By Emily Williams Rising from humble beginnings, the Vestavia Hills City Schools Foundation this year is celebrating its 20th anniversary at its annual Dinner and Diamonds fundraiser. A founder of the original campaign to create the foundation, Sharon Lovell has seen two children and one grandchild through the Vestavia Hills City School System and has two more grandchildren … [Read more...]
A Focused Lens: Shades Valley Camera Club Holds Contests and Workshops for Hobbyists
By Sarah Kuper What started as a night school class became a lifelong hobby for amateur photographer Ken Gables. Now president of the Shades Valley Camera Club, Gables says photography gives him a creative outlet he doesn't get from his day job as a physical therapist. The Shades Valley Camera Club isn't just a casual meet-up of photography enthusiasts. The club was … [Read more...]
Indoor Rule: Hoover Wins Girls Meet Again, Many in Area Take Titles
By Lee Davis One of Alabama's most impressive sports dynasties continued its winning ways at the Birmingham CrossPlex last weekend. The Hoover girls track and field team won its third consecutive crown and fourth in five years by totaling 126 points to easily outdistance runner-up James Clemens’ 83 total in Class 7A competition. Mountain Brook was third with 64 points. In … [Read more...]
Rocky Soccer Show: Vestavia Club Has Grown in Recent Years
By Lee Davis Rocky Harmon wasn’t named after a famous boxer, but even at an early age he had a way of shaking things up. “When I was a baby, I kept trying to crawl out of the crib,” he recalled. “I literally was rocking my own cradle. So from that point on – everyone called me ‘Rocky.’” Harmon has spent the past eight years as executive director of the Vestavia Hills Soccer … [Read more...]
Ballet Benefit
2015 Poinsettia Debutantes Presented in Holiday Ball Fourteen debutantes and 20 junior debutantes were presented on the arms of their fathers at Vestavia Country Club at the 48th annual Poinsettia Debutante Ball on Dec. 29. The holiday-themed event was hosted by the Ballet Women’s Committee and the Poinsettia Men’s Club. Each of the debutantes, all college juniors, wore … [Read more...]