By Donna Cornelius When Mitchell’s Place was being built more than 10 years ago, Sandy Naramore often would drive by to check out the progress. Naramore, who was a special education teacher at EPIC School, Cahaba Heights Elementary and Crestline Elementary, was excited to see the innovative facility on Overton Road take shape. She had a connection with Mitchell Meisler, for … [Read more...]
Performer’s Best Friend: Birmingham Ballet Sends Tails Wagging in Christmas Production
By Kaitlin Candelaria The Birmingham Ballet is putting a fun twist on a classic tale – by adding in a few tails of its own this holiday season. The fourth annual Mutt-cracker is a one-night-only performance featuring dogs in appropriate roles. Cindy Free, director of the Birmingham Ballet, says that audience members can expect to see furry friends of all sizes. “They’re … [Read more...]
Sparkling Celebration: Summit and LJCC Host Area’s First Public Menorah Lighting
By Kaitlin Candelaria The Summit and the Levite Jewish Community Center are partnering to host the first public menorah lighting in Birmingham. The lighting will take place on Dec. 6 by Saks Fifth Avenue. The menorah lighting is a key part of launching the Hanukkah holiday in Jewish culture. Hanukkah, which also is known as the festival of lights, commemorates the victory of … [Read more...]
Happy to Help: Hoover Service Club Celebrates 40 Years
By Kaitlin Candelaria The Hoover Service Club is celebrating 40 years of improving the community. Started by Flora Mae Pike in May 1975, the club is dedicated to working tirelessly to raise money for others in the Hoover community. Throughout its 40 years of volunteering and fundraising, the group has been able to contribute more than $484,000 in donations and … [Read more...]
Over the Mountain Retail Centers Ready for Holiday Shopping Season
By Kaitlin Candelaria While children are tucked in dreaming of sugar plums and Xboxes and their parents lie awake thinking of massive shopping lists and entertainment plans, retailers in the Over the Mountain area have been working to satisfy both their expectations with care. They’ve strung millions of lights, booked times on Santa’s busy schedule, arranged special services … [Read more...]