A new year has arrived, and it’s time for Leadership Vestavia Hills to reflect on the past year. The community leadership program will host its 2019 Community Awards dinner Feb. 25 at Vestavia Country Club, presenting awards to Dr. Audie Woolley and Gina and John Henley. Dr. Audie WooleyWoolley, chief of pediatric otolaryngology at Children’s of … [Read more...]
BCRFA Announces Record-Breaking $1,050,000 Investment in Alabama Breast Cancer Research
By Emily WilliamsThe Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama on Jan. 10 made its largest donation ever – for $1,050,000 – to the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB for breast cancer research in Alabama. The check was presented at a luncheon at The Club, where the foundation also announced recipients of its 2019 Pilot Grant Awards.“It’s huge for UAB … [Read more...]
Riverchase Loves Art Show Takes Art to the Country Club on Feb. 1
Just in time for Valentine’s Day shopping, the Riverchase Women’s Club will present the 14th annual Riverchase Loves Art show.The art show will take place Feb. 1 at Riverchase Country Club, and it will showcase a variety of mediums: paintings, pottery, jewelry, photography, textiles, glass, fresh flowers and more.Artists include Hunter Bell, David Byland, Claire … [Read more...]
Rotary Group Reaches $1 Million Total Donation to Children’s of Alabama
Children’s of Alabama recently presented Rotary International District 6860 with a recognition plaque on the Pillars of the Community display in the hospital.The plaque honors the group for donating more than $1 million to the hospital over a 10-year period.Since 2009, the 52 chapters of Rotary International District 6860 have hosted Boiling ‘N Bragging, a preseason … [Read more...]
Roll On: Vestavia Hills’ Boys Bowling Team Eager for Chance to Repeat as State Champs
By Rubin E. Grant The Vestavia Hills boys bowling team is not dwelling on its 2019 state championship. “That happened last year,” Vestavia Hills coach Todd Evans said pointedly. “We’ve moved on to a new challenge.” That new challenge will be the Alabama High School Athletic Association State Bowling Championships Thursday and Friday at Oak Mountain Lanes in Pelham. The … [Read more...]