At this year’s annual Motherwalk, presented by the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation May 9, Fitzpatrick will celebrate 37 years as a cancer survivor.Her battle with cancer started when she was 31. Fitzpatrick began receiving chemo and radiation treatments, sometimes bringing along her daughter, Paige, then 2 years old, and her son, Bebo, who was 6.“It was … [Read more...]
Team Effort: Vestavia High School Leadership Program Continues to Grow
By Emily WilliamsVestavia Hills High School is home to Youth Leadership Vestavia Hills, a program that seeks to connect the nearly 2,000-student school through the assertiveness and accountability of its members.YLVH began in 2004 through the efforts of Kym Prewitt and her Leadership Vestavia Hills peers. At that time, the Youth Leadership program was not officially a … [Read more...]
MBAA to Host 34th Annual Spring Art Festival
By Emily WilliamsThe Mountain Brook Art Association will hold its 34th annual Spring Art Festival April 18 in Crestline Village.The art show will feature original artwork for sale by local artists.Amy Crews, an MBAA member and Hoover resident, has been a part of the Spring Art Festival for 10 years.“It’s a great community event,” Crews said. “It seems to be a … [Read more...]
Magazine Editor Will Speak at AWARE Program
By Emily WilliamsAWARE Mountain Brook will hold its spring program April 21 with special guest and speaker Margot Shaw, founder and editor of Flower magazine.AWARE first launched its Facebook page in February 2014, describing its use as a means for parents to “openly discuss the issues facing the children and families” in the Mountain Brook area.According to the … [Read more...]
Crestline Principal Wins Statewide Award
By Emily WilliamsCrestline Elementary principal Laurie King was recognized as the 2015 National Distinguished Principal for the state of Alabama."It's humbling," said King. "I've been in this business for over 30 years and it's rare that we get recognized in this capacity."This acknowledgment recognizes principals who “set high standards for instruction, student … [Read more...]