By Kaitlin CandelariaLindy Martin has perfect attendance at the Vestavia Hills Rotary Club -- a feat that wouldn’t be nearly as impressive if he hadn’t been a member for over 40 years.Martin is a charter member of the club, which meets every Friday at noon. If members are unable to attend a meeting, they are given the opportunity to “make up” that meeting at another … [Read more...]
The 20 Percent Solution: Shades Cahaba Students Use Class Time to Help Others
By Kaitlin CandelariaCompanies such as Google and 3M are known for their 20 percent programs that allow employees to devote one day a week of their work time to an independent project. These programs, which have been hailed as innovative, inspired Shades Cahaba Elementary School Gifted Education Specialist DeShaundra Johnson.Johnson implemented a 20 percent project for … [Read more...]
Raising Awareness About Autism: Teen Inspires Mom to Create Fitness Competition
By Kaitlin CandelariaSeventeen-year-old Taylor South is the inspiration behind WODism for Autism, a fitness competition that began four years ago.His mother, Dawn South, a coach at CrossFit Over the Mountain, was inspired after attending another competition focused on raising money for charity.Taylor, who was diagnosed as a child with autism, has never been able … [Read more...]
Where the Wild Things Are: Zoo Celebrates 60th Anniversary
By Kaitlin CandelariaBreak out the cake and candles -- the Birmingham Zoo is celebrating 60 years of wild fun in Birmingham.To kick off the 60th anniversary birthday weekend, the facility reopened two of its existing exhibits after making updates and expansions. The Schaeffer Eye Center Lorikeet Aviary and Wildlife Show were both re-launched April 2 for guests to … [Read more...]
Model Businesses: Hobby Shops Attract Customers of All Ages
By Kaitlin CandelariaSome may think of hobby shops as child’s play. But that’s simply not true, according to Tricia and Kevin McCain, co-owners of Homewood Toy and Hobby.The McCains said people from ages 5 to 75 visit their store on a regular basis.“We have all kinds,” Kevin McCain said. “There’s a lot of creative folks and families obviously with toys and hobbies … [Read more...]