The One Starry Night Gala will take place April 5 at The Club, raising funds for the Assistance League and local initiatives that serve children and seniors. In its second year, the event, organized by co-chairwomen Cindy Wade and Cathy Bowman, will include a silent and live auction, dinner and dancing. The honoree for the evening is John Lyda, an executive with Blue … [Read more...]
Going Against the Grain: Hoover’s Hardwick Hones His Woodworking Skills in Retirement
By Emily Williams For Ralph Hardwick, nothing sounds less pleasing than spending retirement sitting around and waiting for something to happen. “I have two suggestions for anyone who is looking to retire,” Hardwick said. “One: Don’t have a mortgage. Have your house completely paid for. Two: Have a hobby.” Hardwick’s hobby of choice found him 46 years ago, when he was in his … [Read more...]
Service First: Assistance League Welcomes a New Season of Operation School Bell
By Emily Williams On the heels of being named Homewood’s Retail Business of the Year, the Assistance League of Birmingham is welcoming the recognition and looking forward to the possibility of gaining some new volunteers. The Assistance League’s retail outlets, PrimeTime Treasures and Encore, fund the organization’s three non-profit programs. PrimeTime Treasures takes … [Read more...]
