By Sarah Kuper The Night of Golden Opportunities benefit for Adopt-a-Golden Birmingham will be Sept. 15 at Iron City Birmingham. The event, now in its fifth year, is an opportunity for golden retriever lovers to gather and enjoy food and a silent and live auction while raising money and awareness for golden retriever rescue. The volunteer-based nonprofit works to rescue … [Read more...]
Over the Mountain Retailers Nominated for State Award
By Sarah Kuper The Alabama Retail Association has announced that two Mountain Brook businesses are finalists for the Alabama Retailer of the Year award. Marguerite’s Conceits, a linens and gift shop in Mountain Brook Village, and Once Upon a Time, a “Southern baby” boutique with locations in Crestline Village and Homewood, are in the running along with a dozen other … [Read more...]
A Sporting Chance: Hoover Doctor’s Study Shows Surgery Improves Recuperation From Shoulder Injuries
By Sarah Kuper Before becoming an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in athletic and arthritic conditions, Tyler Marshall was a varsity athlete at Hoover High School. So he said he knows the pressures of high school sports, especially in Alabama. “I understand the scenario – it’s Johnny’s senior year, he is the team captain, his shoulder comes out of socket and all everyone … [Read more...]
Going for Gold: Girl Scout Raises Awareness about State Park Funding Amendment
By Sarah Kuper Maddie Hoaglund won’t be quite old enough to vote on Nov. 8, but she is doing her part to raise awareness about an amendment on the ballot. As part of her Girl Scout Gold Award project, the high school senior is holding an event Sept. 24 at Oak Mountain State Park to highlight issues behind Amendment 2. The amendment concerns the reallocation of state park … [Read more...]
Best Show in Town: Cabaret-Style Benefit Raises Money, Awareness for Exceptional Foundation
By Sarah Kuper The Exceptional Foundation will host its third annual Dinnertainment event Sept. 9 at a private club in Mountain Brook. (For location details go to exceptionalfoundation.org). Tricia Kirk, executive director at the Exceptional Foundation, said she hopes the benefit raises funds but also gives attendees a glimpse of daily life at the Exceptional Foundation in … [Read more...]