Laurie Stroud
Small Town America at its Best: 18th Annual Chelsea Christmas Parade
Are We There Yet? Nothing will get you more into the Christmas spirit than the 18th Annual Chelsea Christmas Parade on Saturday December 16. āIt is a tremendous family event,ā explains Chelsea Mayor Tony Picklesimer. āItās a symbol of small town America that is unfortunately going away in many parts of the country but remains …
Christmas in Four-Part Harmony at the Lyric
Music NotesĀ The award-winning menās a cappella chorus, Voices of the South, will perform their 18th annual Christmas show, āChristmas at the Lyric, āDecember 9 at 7 p.m. As the name reflects, the performance will be at the beautifully restored downtown Birmingham Lyric Theatre and will include a wide variety of great Christmas music. A …
Deck the Halls: Christmas Home Tour & Holiday Gift Market
City Scene Looking for ideas on how to best decorate your home for Christmas? The Samford Legacy Leagueās 7th Annual Home Tour Thursday, December 7 is guaranteed to give you great ideas and put you in the Christmas spirit. Visit five stunning area homes as a part of this yearās tour which you can enjoy …
Local Medical Advance Keeps Missionary on the Move
Healthy Living With church plants, Bible Institutes and humanitarian efforts in 13 countries on three different continents, World Reach founder Tim Prewitt is accustomed to international travel up to eight times a year. Last year, however, extreme hip pain was limiting his mobility. Thanks to a talented surgeon and an advanced robotic-arm assisted surgery available …
Governor’s Salute to Alabama Veterans at American Village
Special Feature On Friday November 10, veterans, active members of their United States Armed Forces and their families are invited to join Governor Kay Ivey at the American Village in Montevallo for the Governorās Salute to Alabama Veterans. The event is free and begins with a Service of Recognition and Thanksgiving at 10:15 and concludes …
500TH Anniversary of the Reformation Celebration
Special Feature Join Christians throughout the world in observing the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. The Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills is sponsoring a Reformation Celebration at Hodges Chapel on the campus of Samford University on November 15. There will be preservice music by the Shades Mt. Brass Quintet at 6:30pm and worship at 7 …
āGolf fore Lifeā
Photo Fun Sav-A-Life(SAL) Vestavia recently hosted a beautiful day of golf at Greystone Country Club to raise awareness and funds for the ministry. Auburn and Alabama football greats Ronnie Brown, Bobby Humphrey, John Parker Wilson, and Wesley Britt were on hand to lend their support. āIt is a great opportunity for SAL to reach a …
āRestoration Complete at Historic Hillcrest Manorā
Photo Fun Center Pointās Historic Hillcrest Manor adjoins Center Pointās 188 Acre Reed Harvey Park and is now available for weddings and other special events. At a recent open house, the Center Point Preservation Society shared with the public the homeās many amenities including period furniture, a brideās room, groomās room, butler pantry and plenty …
“Bridges of Hopeā
Photo Fun Jim Etheredge, Brother Bryan Mission (BBM) Director, congratulating Harry Ollinger, the head of the winning team at the Bridges of Hope Charity Golf Tournament that raised $20,000 for the mission. Eric Gibbs points to his team coming in second by 1/10 of a point at the Brother Bryan tournament held at the Robert …
