SYDNEY CROMWELL
Photo courtesy of Community Grief Support.
‘Cheesy’ fundraiser return
The third annual Magic City Mac N’ Cheese Festival will return to Brookwood Village with local teams’ inventive takes on the classic dish. Read more
Photo courtesy of Cherokee Bend Elementary.
Cherokee Bend to celebrate 50th anniversary
Cherokee Bend may be the youngest of Mountain Brook’s schools, but it hits a major milestone this month: its 50th birthday. Read more
Mountain Brook resident leads ASFA as interim director
Though she recently retired from 14 years as executive director of Leadership Birmingham, Florie was called back into action by the Alabama School of Fine Arts to serve as interim executive director this school year. Read more
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
Taste of Mountain Brook adds awards
In its fifth year, Taste of Mountain Brook will return with its mix of local restaurants, catering companies and more for guests to sample. Read more
By Keith McCoy
BOE approves policy updates, sets budget hearings
The school system's budget hearings will begin in September. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Pajama Jam hosts games, storytime, animal encounters at the Zoo
Children came to the zoo decked out in their favorite pajamas for the event. Read more
Photo by Sydney Cromwell.
‘Dance in the Dark’ classes offer fitness, free expression
The idea behind SOL Dance in the Dark classes is that if no one can see you, there’s no reason to feel judged or self-conscious. Therefore, you can do whatever you want, creator Laura Interval said. Read more
Female Scout troop brings home patches, friendships from summer camp
Troop 86 Green is the first Birmingham-area girls troop since Boy Scouts of America, now Scouts BSA, opened up its program to female Scouts. Read more
The next generation
The Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce is giving its brand new junior board a “blank canvas,” Board President Vince Schilleci said, and it’s expecting to see big changes in the next year. Read more
Photo by Layton Dudley.
Designers put talent on display at 2019 Decorators’ ShowHouse
The Alabama Symphony Orchestra’s Volunteer Council is bringing local interior decorators together for the annual Decorators’ ShowHouse. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Mayors sign no-poaching pledge
The voluntary agreement states that the cities will not give incentives or otherwise try to lure businesses from their neighbors. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Village2Village race draws hundreds
The start and finish was in front of the Grand Bohemian Hotel, with the course winding through Mountain Brook. Read more
Photo by Kamp Fender.
City internship teaching future generation of municipal leaders
For more than 20 years, aspiring city managers and city planners have spent a semester in Mountain Brook to learn more about municipal government before they enter the working world. Read more
Sarah Finnegan
Resources available for navigating I-59/20 shutdown
Text alerts, with targeted alerts for your zip code, are also available from ALDOT by texting “5920BRIDGE” to 888777. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Crestline Village holds Holiday Open House
The open house featured holiday shopping, treats and a ribbon cutting for Duke's. Read more
Photo courtesy of LJCC.
LJCC to host Sam Lapidus Run on Thanksgiving
At the Levite Jewish Community Center, the Sam Lapidus Montclair Run is a Thanksgiving morning tradition. Read more
Photo courtesy of Alabama Designer Craftsmen.
Local craftsmen to host 46th annual show at Gardens
The Alabama Designer Craftsmen will put on their 46th annual Fine Crafts Show this month at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Read more
Photo by Sydney Cromwell.
St. Francis Xavier Tamale Sale coming Nov. 16–18
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church is bringing its annual tamale sale back the weekend before Thanksgiving. Read more
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Andress.
Pedestrian bridge over U.S. 280 to begin construction soon
A pedestrian bridge between Homewood and Mountain Brook is expected to see the start of construction within the next few months. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Boo at the Zoo offers Halloween candy, games
The event will continue through Halloween. Read more
