A Hoover community recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.
The Monte D’Oro Neighborhood Association hosted the celebration at Aldridge Gardens on Lorna Road July 27.
The party featured cake and ice cream. Guests were entertained with 1950s music from a band called Kool Kats, a group that performs as a mission for its church in Argo.
Current and former Monte D’Oro residents came out to help celebrate the community’s half-century mark.
City and local government officials were also on hand for the celebration.
Hoover City Councilman Gene Smith presented the association with a proclamation honoring its 50th anniversary on behalf of Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey.
Sen. Jabo Waggoner also attended the event and offered his congratulations to the community.
Cara Dawn Jones captured the event in photos. Several local businesses donated items that were given away as door prizes.
The party also offered an opportunity to introduce the Monte D’Oro Neighborhood Association’s new officers. They are Chris Wood, president; Barbra Straker, secretary; Anna Lu Hemphill, vice president of membership; Susanne Wright, vice president of programs; and Frances Thompson, treasurer.
