Hall-Kent Elementary School teacher Abby Becker was named one of the finalists for the Alabama 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year.Becker joins 15 other finalists who are judged on their dedication and skill. “Each has excelled in the classroom and is preparing all students for success through mentorship, innovative classroom instruction, and a personal commitment to … [Read more...]
Briarwood Eighth Graders Graduate from Etiquette and Protocol Academy
The Birmingham Etiquette & Protocol Academy hosted a dinner and dance event on March 1 at The Club to celebrate the hard work of this year's academy graduates. More than 90 eighth grade students attending Briarwood Christian School made up the academy's graduating class.Participants took part in four lessons that educated them on dining etiquette and dancing … [Read more...]
HOTWORX Vestavia Hills celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting, refreshments and giveaways
HOTWORX Vestavia Hills celebrated their grand opening event on April 5 at their Vestavia Hills location.Tori Masters, one of the virtual instructors at HOTWORX locations around the country, traveled to Vestavia from California to attend the event. Also in attendance were Vestavia Hills Mayor Ashley Curry and members of the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce.Refreshments … [Read more...]
Giving Grace : Birmingham Realtors Fund Apartment for Out-of-Town Patients
By Ingrid Howard Stacey Booth, a nurse at Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham, had a plan for her life: go to college, get a job, get married, have kids and live happily ever after.But when her husband, Brad, was diagnosed with cancer in 2010, she realized that cancer didn’t care about her hopes and dreams.“So, cancer entered our lives three years into our … [Read more...]
Home Advantage: Alabama Gaslight & Grill Competes With Internet and Big Box Stores
By Ingrid Howard Like many other small businesses, Alabama Gaslight & Grill has felt the effects of online shopping.But, according to owner Mike Barnett and his son, Anderson, there are advantages to shopping at local stores that customers can’t get on the internet.“There’s not anything in here that you can’t purchase on the internet,” Mike said. … [Read more...]