By Emily Williams Cahaba Heights will be brimming with holiday cheer Nov. 8 as the annual Deck the Heights Holiday Open House kicks off the season. The annual event is a community effort, with members of the Cahaba Heights Merchants Association organizing the event and representing businesses throughout the Vestavia Hills neighborhood. “We’ve done this in the Heights … [Read more...]
No Tricks, Just Treats!: The Philbin House’s Halloween Makeover Celebrates Neighborhood Fun
By Emily Williams With the final day of October fast approaching, the setting sun gives way to festive yard lighting, inflatable creatures and all things spooky in homes and across lawns throughout the city of Birmingham. While some settle for no decorations and some for a simple pumpkin on the front porch, there are other families who like to go the extra mile to make their … [Read more...]
Fashion Volunteers: Linly Heflin Celebrates 60 Years of Scholarship and Fashion
By Emily Williams Sixty years have passed since the Linly Heflin Unit began its annual Scholarship Fashion Show, raising more than $6 million to help women in Alabama pursue higher education. This marks the 35th year that the women’s service organization has partnered with Gus Mayer to host its annual fashion show, which will be held on Oct. 17 at The Club. Members of the … [Read more...]
Spartan Shuttle Set to Begin Trips Around Mountain Brook
By Emily Williams A bus will be shuttling people around Mountain Brook on a new route beginning Nov. 5, at least for a trial period. The Spartan Shuttle will travel on a loop from English Village to Mountain Brook Village and then Crestline Village before returning to English Village. The bus will run Mondays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. until about 8 p.m. The … [Read more...]
Glimpsing the Future: Vestavia Hills Parents and Kids Visit Future Site of Dolly Ridge Elementary
By Emily Williams Hundreds of parents and students gathered Sept. 30 at what will become Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge for the school’s grand opening – a year early. The building now is home to Jefferson County’s Gresham Elementary School. After renovations, it will open as a Vestavia Hills elementary school in August 2019. During last month’s introductory event, … [Read more...]