Vestavia Country Club was recently recognized as one of Golf Digest’s honorees for its 2018 list of Best New Courses. The recently rebuilt, 18-hole golf course was awarded fourth place in the Best Private Course category, according to a release from VCC. “We are very excited to be recognized by Golf Digest. The ranking gives validation to the work our team completed during … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook Receives Growth Award From Arbor Day Foundation
In addition to earning recognition as a 2018 Tree City USA, the city of Mountain Brook recently was named a recipient of the Arbor Day Foundation's Growth Award. The award serves as a higher recognition of the city's commitment to environmental improvement and demonstration of a higher level of tree care. “It is a testament to the team effort of our city officials, employees … [Read more...]
Racial Reconciliation: Samford Hosts Conference Looking at Race Relations From a Spiritual, as Well as Political, Perspective
A conference being held at Samford University next week will look at race relations not just in a political light, but also by considering “the religious roots of the United States and its sins,” according to a statement from the university.“Racial Reconciliation and the National Covenant” is being hosted by the Beeson Divinity School and its Institute of Anglican … [Read more...]
IN PHOTOS: Birmingham Zoo Creates New Groundhog Day Tradition
At this year's Groundhog Day celebration at the Birmingham Zoo, there was a twist: groundhog Birmingham Bill was given the choice to sleep in. “Here at the Birmingham Zoo, we hold animal welfare to the highest standard as we possibly can," said Rebekah Lane, who led the zoo event. "And every year, we continue to learn more things and more better ways to take care of … [Read more...]
Gone But Not Forgotten: Eddie Aldridge Honored at Hydrangea Society Meeting
Eddie Aldridge, the creator of Aldridge Gardens and the man who patented the "snowflake" hydrangea, passed away Nov. 25 at 85 years old. During this month's Hydrangea Society meeting, people shared stories about the man whom everyone called Snowflake.Karen Mitchell, society president, recalled a time she was selling garden tour tickets in the Bed Bath and Beyond parking … [Read more...]