Julia Carol Drummond and Drake Everett Babis were married May 20 at the bride’s family farm. The Rev. Troy Gambrell officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Michael Allen Drummond of Birmingham. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Everett Babis Jr. of Tampa, Florida. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an Augusta Jones fit and … [Read more...]
McIntyre-Winkler
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gordon McIntyre of North Shelby County announce the engagement of their daughter, Claire Gordon, to Taylor Shaughnessy Winkler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard David Winkler, also of North Shelby County. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wharton McIntyre Jr. of Mountain Brook and the late Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Winston McKay Jr. … [Read more...]
Paddling Against the Odds: Vestavia Man Headed to South America for Kayaking Championship
By Sarah Kuper Auburn University sophomore and Vestavia Hills local Bennett Smith is headed to Argentina this fall to compete in the Freestyle Kayaking World Championship. For those unfamiliar with freestyle kayaking, it is like a combination of whitewater kayaking and gymnastics. Competitors paddle kayaks into the wave of a river rapid and attempt as many tricks as they can … [Read more...]
Maccabi Games, Southern-Style: LJCC Prepares to Show off Birmingham Area to 800 Athletes, Their Families and Visitors
By Sarah Kuper This month, about 800 teen athletes will journey to Birmingham to compete in the 2017 Maccabi Games at the Levite Jewish Community Center. The Maccabi Games happen every year in different locations. Teams of teenagers from Jewish Community Centers around the country gather to compete in land and water sports. Athletes stay with host families from the com- … [Read more...]
Comfort Food Festival: New Event Focuses on a Favorite Dish – Mac and Cheese
By Donna Cornelius Birmingham is home to food festivals that celebrate chili, gumbo and barbecue plus cultural creations with Italian, Greek, Lebanese and Cajun flavors. But one of the most popular dishes in the country has been left off the menu – until now. On Aug. 6, Community Grief Support will host its first Magic City Mac N’ Cheese Festival. Restaurants, food trucks and … [Read more...]