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United Way in midst of fall fund campaign, seeks $38M
The UWCA works to help support early childhood education, the working poor and veterans in need of housing, among other causes. more
Sep 19, 2018
12:11 PM
Photo by Alyx Chandler
Glow for a Cure to raise funds for Alzheimer’s research
The Glow for a Cure event on Sept. 13 features nine holes before a barbecue dinner break. more
Aug 15, 2018
1:55 PM
Photo courtesy of Canvas Media
Highland Music offers instrument lessons
Lessons can last however long the student needs, but it’s usually from 30 minutes to an hour. more
Jul 19, 2018
9:52 AM
Photo courtesy of Tyler Dozier
Bad Sandy records her first EP at new Highland studio
Even though Sarah Rackliff has only recently introduced Birmingham to her onstage persona “Bad Sandy,” she’s been in the process of writing the songs for her soon-to-be released EP “Retrograde” for several years. more
Jun 25, 2018
5:13 PM
Photo courtesy of United Way of Central Alabama.
United Way offers classes to help people take control of their money
Part of the United Way of Central Alabama’s work in the community is offering financial stability programs for families and individuals. more
May 18, 2018
11:33 AM
Photo by Jesse Chambers.
National association honors Rojo for strong support of nonprofits
Rojo, a popular Latin-themed eatery that’s been a Highland Avenue fixture since 2002, recently won a community service award. more
Apr 18, 2018
3:18 PM
Photo courtesy of Hands On Birmingham.
Hands on Birmingham to honor volunteers with IGNITE Awards
Hands On Birmingham -- the volunteer arm of the United Way of Central Alabama -- will host its second annual IGNITE Awards Ceremony, designed to honor unsung community volunteers deserving of greater public attention, at The Club. more
Mar 22, 2018
12:15 PM
Photo by Alyx Chandler.
Holocaust center focuses on educator training, community partnerships
The mission at the Birmingham Holocaust Education Center (BHEC), according to Vice President of Community Programming Deborah Layman, “is to keep the history and the lessons of the Holocaust alive.” more
Dec 20, 2017
11:18 AM
Stock photo.
Highlands UMC offers worshippers a chance to ‘Be Still’ in chaotic world
In order to offer people some relief, Highlands now presents Be Still, a contemplative worship service, the second Sunday of each month at 8 p.m., including Jan. 14. more
Dec 20, 2017
11:26 AM
Photo courtesy of ORS.
Organ Recital Series, a tradition since 1965, returns to Independent
Independent Presbyterian Church will present its popular Organ Recital Series in November, a church tradition since 1965. more
Oct 19, 2017
11:27 AM
Executive to accept prestigious business award
An executive with a Birmingham real estate company will travel to Barcelona, Spain, on Oct. 21 to receive a prestigious business award. more
Sep 20, 2017
11:54 AM
Photo by Jesse Chambers.
Rojo throws birthday party to celebrate 15 years
In 2002, when Laney DeJonge and Clark Lopez founded Rojo, a bar and restaurant in Highland Park serving Latin and American food, DeJonge had no desire to start a chain. more
May 18, 2017
5:01 PM
Photo courtesy of United Ability.
United Ability fundraiser to feature nighttime golf
If you don’t think you can play golf at night, think again. At Driving After Dark, an unusual fundraiser hosted by the Junior Board of the Birmingham nonprofit United Ability, you can do just that. more
Apr 24, 2017
5:23 PM
Photo courtesy of Alice Gordon.
Hands On Birmingham to honor ‘unsung’ volunteers with Ignite Awards
Many volunteers in the Birmingham area go unrecognized, but that’s about to change. more
Mar 22, 2017
11:14 AM
Sydney Cromwell
Temple Emanu-El hosts interfaith women's Passover Seder
This was the seventh year the Sisterhood has hosted the inter-faith Seder. more
Mar 20, 2017
1:26 PM
Photo courtesy of Alabama Possible.
Poverty simulation ‘a powerful experience’
About 900,000 Alabamians live in poverty, according to the nonprofit group Alabama Possible, which works to remove barriers to equality and prosperity in the state. more
Feb 22, 2017
10:27 AM
Photo courtesy of United Way of Central Alabama.
United Way again offering free tax-preparation help
But in 2016, UWCA’s IRS-certified volunteers helped prepare more than 3,200 tax returns for low- to moderate-income families, resulting in $2.5 million in refunds. more
Jan 25, 2017
9:14 AM
Calhoun becomes 1st president of new UAB board
A 1986 UAB graduate, Wes Calhoun is now putting his love of his alma mater to good use, serving as the first president of the new Alumni Board of the College of Arts and Sciences. more
Dec 29, 2016
10:44 AM
Photo courtesy of Eric Martin Scott.
One Birmingham PAC preps for ’17 vote
Between now and the municipal elections in August 2017, Eric Martin Scott and Richard Burton are visiting as many of Birmingham’s neighborhood association meetings as they can. more
Jun 27, 2016
1:00 PM
Photo by Sydney Cromwell.
FIDO calling attention to a dirty job
Friends in Dog Ownership hosts the Flaggin’ and Baggin’ Campaign to help clean up public parks. more
May 24, 2016
1:53 PM
