--- title: "November Community Buzz" date: 2026-10-28 author: "Laurie Stroud" featured_image: "https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Childrens-of-Alabama.jpg" categories: - name: "More" url: "/category/news/more.md" tags: - name: "Featured" url: "/tag/featured.md" --- # November Community Buzz **Community Buzz** [![Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix Check](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Childrens-of-Alabama-Indy-Grand-Prix-Check-300x199.jpg "Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix Check")](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Childrens-of-Alabama-Indy-Grand-Prix-Check.jpg)Children’s of Alabama received a donation of more than $410,000 generated from The Indy Grand Prix 2026 race weekend at Barber Motorsports Park. Pictured are Charles Lamber, Tom Shufflebarger, and Gene Hallman. --- [![Breaking Bread Radio](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Breaking-Bread-Radio-225x300.jpg "Breaking Bread Radio")](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Breaking-Bread-Radio.jpg)A big thanks to Will the Chubbfather and Breaking Bread Radio for having us on their show. Check it out weekdays at 6pm on Talk 99.5 FM. --- [![Lauren Sisler on stage](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Lauren-Sisler-on-stage-225x300.jpg "Lauren Sisler on stage")](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Lauren-Sisler-on-stage.jpg)ESPN sideline reporter, author and BCF cover story Lauren Sisler recently spoke at the Women’s Business Council’s Inaugural Summit in Columbiana hosted by the Shelby County Chamber. The event also included a panel of local women representing leadership in all sectors of business. --- [![Assisting Hands owners](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Assisting-Hands-owners-225x300.jpg "Assisting Hands owners")](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Assisting-Hands-owners.jpg)The Vestavia Chamber recently celebrated with Assisting Hands owners, Nick and Heather Morros, on the opening of their business in Vestavia. --- [![Linda Harper and Steve Johnson at Shelby Chamber Event](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Linda-Harper-and-Steve-Johnson-at-Shelby-Chamber-Event-225x300.jpg "Linda Harper and Steve Johnson at Shelby Chamber Event")](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Linda-Harper-and-Steve-Johnson-at-Shelby-Chamber-Event.jpg)Linda Harper with Linda Harper Music and BCF’s Steve Johnson enjoy a recent Shelby Chamber luncheon in Pelham. --- [![Hoover Small Business Alliance](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Hoover-Small-Business-Alliance-225x300.jpg "Hoover Small Business Alliance")](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Hoover-Small-Business-Alliance.jpg)The head football coaches for Spain Park and Hoover gave some great leadership insight at the recent Hoover Small Business Alliance event. --- [![Shelby County Reporter podcast studio](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Shelby-County-Reporter-podcast-studio-300x225.jpg "Shelby County Reporter podcast studio")](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Shelby-County-Reporter-podcast-studio.jpg)A look inside the new podcast studio at the Shelby County Reporter in Columbiana. --- Been a part of a recent community event or celebrated a milestone? Send us a photo and a caption to be included in Community Buzz. Email to .