Trendon Watford doesn’t receive an award every day. It just seems that way for Mountain Brook’s celebrated 6-foot-9 senior forward.Last week, Watford was named the Gatorade Alabama Boys Basketball Player of the Year for the second consecutive year.That came on the heels of him being named to the Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State team after he was the most … [Read more...]
Film Highlights Real Stories of Dealing With Learning Differences
On April 11, Spring Valley School will screen the movie “Normal Isn’t Real: Succeeding with Learning Disabilities and ADHD.”This is the first screening of the movie in Alabama. It follows the journeys of four successful young adults who share their candid experiences of coming to terms with their LD and ADHD issues.“My goal in making this film is to help empower each … [Read more...]
Buying Local, Working Well: Homewood Store Keeps Its Business Close to Home
By Ingrid Howard Alabama Goods, in downtown Homewood, has been certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise Council South. “We have a corporate gift division, and several of our clients support supplier diversity. We have always informed them that we are a female-owned company, and now we can inform them that we are officially WBENC … [Read more...]
Dance to the Music: UAB’s Arts in Medicine Hosts Dance Therapy Classes for Parkinson’s Patients
By Emily Williams Birmingham-area Parkinson’s disease patients have been dancing their way through a new therapy program, offered by UAB Arts in Medicine. The first semester of AIM’s Parkinson’s Dance class was held from Feb. 6 through March 13 at The Dance Foundation. “The dance for Parkinson’s Disease dance class is a great way for UAB AIM to reach beyond hospital walls … [Read more...]
Stay and Play : Birmingham Has Plenty to Keep You and the Kids Busy During Spring Break
By Kennedy McJunkin If you’ve decided to spend your spring break in Birmingham next week, here are a few ideas to help you and your kids make the most of it. Zoo Camp The Birmingham Zoo is hosting a spring break camp March 25-29. The revamped program will include more hands-on science, nature play, conversation and “zoo-learning.” The camps encourage active learning through … [Read more...]