By Ingrid Schnader Covenant Presbyterian Church is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a special service Oct. 7 with food and visits from some of the church’s founding members. Founding pastor Bill Hay will be interviewed during this service, along with his wife, Cindie, and some of the other founding members. “The church was founded primarily because of theological … [Read more...]
Bluff Park Art Association Welcomes 38 New Artists for 2018 Show
Artists from 10 states, including as far away as Nevada, will come together Oct. 6 at the Bluff Park Community Center for the 55th Annual Bluff Park Art Show. The free event, hosted each year by the Bluff Park Art Association, will feature about 150 artists, including 38 first-time participants. “We’re very excited to have several new artists participating in this … [Read more...]
Southern with a French Twist: Les Dames’ Soiree Celebrates Food, Philanthropy
By Donna Cornelius Southern Soirée may be the perfect event for food-focused Birmingham. Set for Oct. 7, the twilight dinner will bring to the table a tempting menu, support for budding chefs, and, through a silent auction, chances to participate in culinary learning experiences and adventures. The outdoor event is hosted by the city’s chapter of Les Dames … [Read more...]
Take a Seat : ACS Junior Board to Launch Where’s the Chair Campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness
By Emily Williams A pink chair will be travelling around the city this October, and if you take a picture of it, you’re in the game. The newest campaign launched by the American Cancer of Society of Birmingham’s junior board, Where’s the Chair Wednesdays, will have the chair moved around the city each Wednesday in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Each … [Read more...]
Debugging
By Sue Murphy I was standing in the driveway last week when 22 wasps flew out of my stove exhaust vent. My daughter and I hurried my grandchildren inside and successfully fended the wasps off with synchronized cans of bug spray, but let me tell you, it was a harrowing experience. It could have been worse, though. If the wasps had instead decided to fly … [Read more...]