Heart of Dixie Rug Bees Will Display Handmade Rugs at Southern Voices FestivalA group of hookers meets every Wednesday at the Episcopal Church of St. Francis of Assisi. It isn't what it sounds like; these women are rug hookers. Rug hooking is a craft and an art form in which rugs are made by pulling yarn or other fabrics through a stiff woven base such as burlap or … [Read more...]
Riverchase Loves Artists Annual Show Set for Feb. 6
More than 40 artists are set to exhibit their work during the Riverchase Loves Artists Art Show Feb. 6 at the Riverchase Country Club. “This 10th anniversary show promises to be one of our best shows ever,” said Lynne Cooper, art show chair. “We have many of our favorite artists returning and several new artists; there will be something for everyone. If you love art, you will … [Read more...]
Costumes for a Cure: ‘80s-Themed Party Raises Money for Cancer Society
By Sarah Kuper The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life event has a battle cry: "Celebrate, remember and fight back!"Mary Browning especially likes the "celebrate" part. "Sometimes we just aren't having enough fun," she said. For the past 11 years, Browning has been throwing themed parties to raise money for Homewood's Relay for Life. Browning came to the area … [Read more...]
Diapers for Hope
Bundles of Hope Hosts Diaper Drives for Needy Families By Sarah Kuper Nearly one in three Birmingham-area families struggle to provide enough diapers for their children.With small children going through up to 10 diapers per day, the cost can be more than $100 per month, and diapers cannot be bought with food stamps or even through the WIC program. But a Birmingham … [Read more...]
A Lesson in Forgiveness
Birmingham Holocaust Education Center Provides Events and Resources for Teachers and Community By Sarah Kuper Eva Mozes Kor is one of the surviving "Mengele Twins." During the Holocaust, Nazi scientist Josef Mengele performed inhumane medical experiments on twins at the Auschwitz concentration camp. Nearly 1,500 sets of twins, 3,000 children, were victims of his … [Read more...]