By Ingrid SchnaderWhen you recycle incorrectly, you may be costing your city money.Current contamination rates for recyclables in the Over the Mountain area are 32% for Vestavia Hills and Homewood and 37% for Mountain Brook and Hoover. This is compared to a 25% industry standard. Contamination refers to materials that are not recyclable that make their way into … [Read more...]
The Art of Making Clay: Susan Gordon’s New Pottery and Jewelry Shop Opens a Window on ‘Making’
By Ingrid SchnaderFor the first time ever, you can shop Susan Gordon’s pottery and jewelry in a brick-and-mortar storefront.More than 200 people visited the store’s grand opening Friday at 1910 28th Ave. S. in Homewood to shop the colorful and gold-trimmed designs.In sharp contrast to the perfect-white walls and clean atmosphere at the new storefront, Gordon said … [Read more...]
Little Hands Give Food to Fill Empty Tummies Over Thanksgiving
By Ingrid SchnaderWhen students are on free or reduced-price lunch programs, they’re able to leave their food insecurity at home when they go to school. But over holidays such as Thanksgiving break, they’ll go one week or longer without being able to take advantage of their school’s programs.To help give the community some relief this holiday season, Ashley Seligson … [Read more...]
‘Open Door Policy’: Artist Opening Multi-Use Studio and Gallery In Homewood Where Patrons Can Buy or Make Art
By Ingrid SchnaderWhen you walk into Thomas Andrew’s upcoming art space in downtown Homewood this December, you won’t be sure if you’re in a store, a bar, a gallery or a studio.It will have a bartop and menu board, just like some of your favorite Friday night haunts. But instead of serving alcohol, the menu has different canvas and paper sizes. … [Read more...]
Murphy’s Law: Pilgrims in Progress
The sad truth is that no kindergartener wants to be a Pilgrim in the Thanksgiving play. In a way, it’s understandable. Feathers or a tight black hat? The choice is obvious. But now that I am an adult (of sorts), I find the Pilgrims to be a fascinating lot. Imagine leaving your home, not once, but twice, and being so committed to your faith that you would crowd into a … [Read more...]