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Experience Greece at the 45th Annual Greek Festival
Experience Greece without the Airfare! 45 years ago, the Ladies Philoptochos Society hosted the first annual Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral Greek Food Festival which has blossomed into one of the Southeast’s premier annual cultural events. The 45th Annual Greek Festival is set for September 21-23, 2017 from 10:30am-10:00pm in downtown Birmingham. Enjoy delicious …
2,000 Pieces of Falafel & SO MUCH MORE!
City Scene It’s no exaggeration that the parish community of Saint George Melkite Catholic Church prepares tons of food for its annual Middle Eastern Food Festival set for September 14, 15 and 16. For thirty-six years Saint George parishioners have prepared and served homemade Middle Eastern food to thousands of visitors from Birmingham and its …
Shelby One, Next Level Up: New 5 Year Initiative of the Greater Shelby Chamber
City Scene The Greater Shelby County Chamber’s new five-year plan, Shelby One, Next Level Up, covers the years 2018-2022 and builds on the success of the Chamber’s most recent campaign: ShelbyOne (2013-2017), which concluded at the end of 2017 and included expanded programs in the areas of Business Development and Support, Community and Workforce Development, …
State Recognition for Community Service: Shelby County’s Kirk Mancer
City Scene The Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama (CCAA) recently named Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Kirk Mancer, Chamber Executive of the Year. “Mancer most certainly represented the highest standards in our profession,” said Bill Sisson, Chairman of the CCAA Board of Directors. President and CEO of the CCAA, Jeremy …
Using a Trust to Protect Your Children from Divorce & Creditors
Legal Matters presented by: Bradford & Holliman, Estate Planning Parents frequently ask us how they can leave their assets to their children when they die without those assets being vulnerable to a child later divorcing or having problems with debt. The sentiments expressed by the parents are almost always the same: “We want our child …
Caring for Your Aging Pet
Two by 2 Pets, like adults, have new and more frequent health issues as they age. A pet is considered senior at age seven and veterinarians recommend bringing them in twice a year for an examination. During this time, we can look at diet and weight management, joint health, eye health and perform lab tests …
“God Bless America!”
Photo Fun OLS July 4th Fest Joshua Handra wears the perfect outfit during Birmingham’s Oldest Independence Day celebration, hosted by Our Lady of Sorrows (OLS) Catholic Church in Homewood. Samantha and Jessica Chriesman donate a homemade cake to the Cake Booth at the 68th Annual Independence Day Festival which benefitted OLS School, special charities, and …
“Traveling the World in Your Own Backyard”
Photo Fun 7th grader Max McGwin shares his knowledge about United Arab Emirates with other students during the International Fair at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School in Homewood. Students enjoy learning about Kazakhstan as 7th grader Zach Wedlund explains its culture at the International Fair held at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School.
