Participants of the ninth annual Pelham Polar Plunge came to Oak Mountain Saturday morning — some dressed in costumes — to support Special Olympics and to help raise awareness about the Inclusion Revolution.At the time of the plunge, the temperature outside was 40 degrees Fahrenheit. That didn't stop plungers from running full speed toward the water. After giving one of the … [Read more...]
Emmet O’Neal Hosts Annual Burns Night Celebrating Scotland’s National Poet
A festive evening of dining, music and poetry was had by all as Emmet O'Neal Library hosted a Burns Night celebration. Tartan-clad guests gathered were welcomed to the venue by bagpipers to celebrate Scotland's National Poet, Robert Burns, and the country's proud literary history. A grand Scottish feast commenced with a Selkirk Grace, which has been attributed to … [Read more...]
IN PHOTOS: BHEC Fashion Show Showcases Student Designs Inspired by Holocaust Victim’s Sketches
"Inspirations from the Past," a fashion show hosted by Gus Mayer at the Summit, showcased the work of nine University of Alabama apparel design students, inspired by sketches of Hedy Strnad.Strnad was a talented dressmaker in Prague in the 1930s. When Hitler's army invaded Czechoslovakia, the Strnads attempted to emigrate to the United States. Hedy's husband, Paul, send … [Read more...]
Vestavia Hills Bowling Wins Boys’ First Title
Vestavia Hills boys bowling won the team's first state title Friday, defeating East Limestone by 35 pins.The Rebels totaled a 1,538 and the Pirates had a 1,503 final score. The finals closed out the most competitive State Bowling Championship in its four-year history.The Rebels used a balanced team effort led by Beau Reed, Boris Lu and Cameron Monistere, according to a … [Read more...]
Room and a View: The Lemaks Decision to Downsize Opens up Their Former Home to be the 2019 Decorators’ ShowHouse
By Ingrid Howard When the Lemaks were living off Old Leeds Road back in the late ‘70s, their biggest issue was not having any grocery stores nearby. “You either had to go to Irondale, or you had to come all the way down Old Leeds and Cherokee to go down to what was Bruno’s at the time,” said Georgine Lemak. Georgine read an ad in the newspaper that said there was land for … [Read more...]