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The Home Front: HomeTown Lenders
The mission of HomeTown Lenders is not only to make the dream of home ownership a reality but also the dream of attending college. Scott Moulton and his team recently awarded six area youth of local police officers scholarships to further their education at whatever college they should choose to go. The funds were raised …
Active Summers Build Lasting Memories, Stronger Families: YMCA
Healthy Living Going about our busy lives, we brave daily the challenges of adulthood, parenthood, and livelihood. For the sake of our families, we will confront any foe, dispute any injustice, and dedicate our lives to working overtime. Ah, but these are not the things we’ll remember most. Families are built and bonded with love, …
Latest in Prevention & Treatment of Concussions
Healthy Living Children’s of Alabama, UAB Sports Medicine and the Wise Up! Initiative recently hosted their fourth annual Concussion Summit. The day-long event geared toward coaches, athletic trainers and parents emphasized the importance of post-concussion care, including “Return to Learn” protocol. Renowned pediatric neuropsychologist Gerard Gioia, MD, PhD, from Children’s National Health System in Washington, …
Adoption Boot Camp at Children’s of Alabama
Healthy Living The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) International Adoption Center at Children’s of Alabama is hosting its adoption boot camp seminar on Saturday, June 3 from 8:30am-4:30pm. The event is designed for anyone considering international or domestic adoption, already in the adoption process or works with children who have been adopted. Attendees will …
Encouraging Word: Jimmie Hale Mission
Encouraging Word Prayer Is… The month of May marked a local and national emphasis on prayer. One week I attended five different prayer gatherings. It prompted me to focus on prayer. What is prayer? Prayer is conversation, talking with God. Remember the church song that said, “just a little talk with Jesus makes it right?” …
Student Recognition at Prince of Peace
Education Extra Prince of Peace Catholic School’s National Junior Honor Society recently inducted 35 new members from grades six through eight. To be eligible for induction, students maintain a 3.5 GPA, be of excellent character, service-oriented, possess leadership skills and be recommended by their teachers. NJHS members are responsible for the school’s weekly recycling program, …
The Right to Write: Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School
Education Extra More than 400 Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School (OLS) students experienced “America -The Right to Write” with an entire day filled with exciting patriotic and educational activities presented by professionals and volunteers. The event was a part of the school’s annual Ultimate Author Day (UAD). “We want our students to continue to …
Outstanding Shelby Co Students & Educators Recognized
Education Extra The Greater Shelby County Chamber recently recognized Shelby County’s leading students and educators for the 2016-17 school year at its Fourth Annual “Student & Educator of the Year” Luncheon. Each school in Shelby County was invited to submit a “college ready” and “career ready” Student of the Year to represent their school. The …
Red Mountain Theatre Company presents Fiddler on the Roof
City Scene “Fiddler on the Roof is the perfect musical. It has everything in it-music, dance, and a rich story,” says Kyle Holman who will be playing the lead role of Tevye in the Red Mountain Theatre Company (RMTC) production of the musical beginning June 9.  Set in a little village in Russia in 1905, …
