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Faith, Family & TLC in Alabama
Cover Story God always answers prayers. Sometimes, the answer is “yes” and sometimes the answer is “no.” Once in a while, He says “Let’s try something else.” When Eric and Courtney Waldrop, of Albertville, were trying to have a 4th child in 2018, God gave them more than they ever imagined. The couple already had …
The Spectacular Cirque Dreams Holidaze
12 Gifts of Christmas Light up the holiday season with Cirque Dreams Holidaze at the BJCC! This popular and electrifying stage spectacular is full of energy, sparkle and talent! With 300 imaginative costumes, 20 world-class astonishing acts, the finest singers, original music and seasonal favorites celebrate Christmas in a 2-hour breathtaking spectacle. Audiences of all …
Santa’s Underground Workshop at Rickwood Caverns State Park!
12 Gifts of Christmas Visit Rickwood Caverns State Park for a truly magical experience when the cave transforms into an underground winter wonderland. The cave is around 62 degrees all year long making it the perfect temperature to enjoy even on cold days. The gift shop will be decorated for the occasion and offer unique gifts, ornaments, …
Celebrate Christmas & More at Stone Mountain Park!
12 Gifts of Christmas Each day of Stone Mountain Christmas (November 16-January 5), you can enjoy park attractions including Summit Skyride, Scenic Railroad, and more! Then, immerse yourself in holiday magic with evenings full of festive music, millions of dazzling lights and visits from some of your favorite holiday characters including Rudolph, Clarice, and Bumble …
The American Village Celebrates 20 Years
Special Feature The American Village in Montevallo is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month. When it opened on November 30, 1999, only four buildings existed – including the original Barn that remained from the time when the campus was a working cattle farm. Today there are more than 20 buildings, inspired by some of our …
Brookdale University Park Celebrates 20 Years
Senior Scene Brookdale University Park is so thankful to have had the opportunity to serve Birmingham area senior adults and their families for the past 20 years. From its opening in 1999 under a different name, our retirement community has added several service lines to make it a true continuum of care, including a newly …
Great Gifts for Those Who Love the Outdoors
The Great Outdoors If you’re struggling with gift ideas this holiday season, the staff at Mark’s Outdoors is ready to help. Check out these great finds in stock and waiting for you. Bright, Clear & Crisp. When you look through a set of Zeiss binoculars, you view nature in a whole new way. Mark’s Outdoors …
The Giving Manger: Celebrating the Reason for the Season
Home for the Holidays What started as a desire to make Christmas centered around Jesus in a few homes has now become a tradition used in over 75,000 homes in just three years. A handcrafted Baby Jesus, a wooden manger, a bundle of straw, and a sweet family story introduces the idea of helping others …
Beware of Roofing Scams
Home for the Holidays Brought to you by: Community Partner Hinkle Roofing, www.HinkleRoofing.com A roofing project is an important investment, and as such, time and money are always at stake in an effort to make the home look and function better. Tackling this head-on, however, involves making critical decisions, sometimes under pressure. Unfortunately, this dynamic …
What is Dependency & Indemnity Compensation for Survivors of Veterans?
Legal Matters Presented by: Bradford & Holliman, Estate Planning This month we recognize and thank veterans for their service, but let’s also recognize the sacrifice of deceased veterans’ families. There are whole families behind the ones in uniform who continue to “serve” through their loss of a family member. An often-overlooked VA benefit is called …
