Outdoors
Greek Festival
Begun in 1972 by the Ladies Philoptochos Society, this yearly event has blossomed into one of the premier cultural events in the Southeast. The Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral Greek Food Festival is now the focal point for thousands people from Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, and Georgia who for three days experience the Greeks’ legendary …
Marriage Builder Romance Weekends
Deer Run Retreat offers intentional intimate weekend retreats for married couples in all seasons of life. The goal is to give couples an opportunity to focus on each other without interruptions and without to-do lists. Each weekend is limited to 15 couples who enjoy private rooms at The Lodge, nestled within 100 wooded acres of …
The Great Outdoors
Packed & Ready for the Next Excursion! Vacation, vacation, vacation. That’s what summer is all about, right? Whether you are spending time with the family at the beach soaking in the strong summer sun, or looking for that next hill to climb to check off your summer bucket list, you need to be prepared with …
Healthy Living
Be Sun Smart This August Whether it’s a last minute trip to the beach or lake, band camp or football camp, keep your family protected from the sun this month and all year long. Make sunscreen a part of your daily routine. Ashley Hanna, a nurse practitioner in pediatric dermatology at Children’s South, explains what …
Bringing Out The Winner
Recently, we attended an 11 and under baseball tournament where there were several very good teams playing, and it was very competitive. It was the kind of tournament you want to be in if your goal is to become a better athlete. In one particular game, the starting pitcher struggled and could not throw a …
The Great Outdoors
Fishing at its Best A day in search of a big catch is the perfect way to create quality time with family and friends while enjoying God’s great outdoors. To make the most of your next fishing trip, consider taking a few minutes to learn about the latest in fishing equipment. At Mark’s Outdoors, “Super …
Are We There Yet?
Alabama Splash Adventure: A Koch Family Masterpiece Alabama Splash Adventure owners Pat and Dan Koch have a unique amusement park to say the least. The goal of the mother son team is simple. Provide guests the best family atmosphere a park can offer from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Many amusement parks can be very …
Mission Makers
Local Construction Company Boosts Mission’s Efforts to Help more People For many years those eating the hearty meals served at Birmingham’s oldest rescue mission have had to eat in shifts due to the cramped conditions in its existing facility on 2nd Avenue North. However, in 2012, Brother Bryan Mission (BBM) purchased the building two doors …
City Scene
Vulcan Birthday Bash Vulcan may be the world’s largest cast iron statue, but he still needs help blowing out his birthday candles! On Sunday, June 5 from Noon-4 p.m., Vulcan Park and Museum will host a festive outdoor party in celebration of Vulcan’s 112th Birthday. This year our event will be bigger and better than …
