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ROAR to celebrate 2019 honoree Tony Petelos at February gala
The Eighth Annual ROAR James Bond Gala, “For Your Cure Only,” is going to be held on Saturday, Feb. 23 at The Club. more
Photo courtesy of William Hart, Hoover Metro Kiwanis
Hoover Kiwanis donate to Restoration Academy
The Hoover Metro Kiwanis donated $5,000 to Restoration Academy in Fairfield on Dec. 7. more
Hoover runners participate in Jingle Bell Run
A group of Hoover runners called Team Hoover Ho Ho’s participated in the Jingle Bell Run for the Arthritis Foundation on Dec. 8 at Railroad Park. more
Photo courtesy of Shehzan Maredia
CleanHoover Initiative expands its reach
The student-led CleanHoover Initiative, which organizes environmental cleanup and awareness events, is joining more schools and local organizations to keep Hoover litter-free. more
HHS graduate part of UA Homecoming Court
Jordan Watkins, a 2015 Hoover High School graduate, was part of the University of Alabama’s homecoming court in October 2018. more
Hoover residents donate to Mt. Olive ball park project
The local chapter of Modern Woodmen of America recently donated $2,500 to match funds raised for a new concession stand, which will further promote community involvement at the local ball parks in Mt. Olive. more
Photo by Jon Anderson.
Hoover Historical Society still needs permanent home
Since being forced out of the old Bluff Park Elementary School earlier this year, the Hoover Historical Society has found a temporary home at the Hoover Public Safety Center. more
Beyond Alabama
While trekking through Europe in June and July, Hoover native Evan Franklin was a true man of the elements: hiking, cooking his food over a fire and sleeping in a tent. more
Photo by Alyx Chandler.
Opening the door to children’s books
Local author and Ross Bridge resident Joyce E. Brooks started out writing inspirational books for adults, then moved on to writing for teens, and now she’s made the switch to her youngest audience yet. more
The art of the accordion
Betty Bridges shares her passion for the accordion with students of all ages. more
Photo courtesy of Alabama Wildlife Center.
Alabama Wildlife Center’s Holiday Craft & Bake Sale set for Dec. 8
For those who might not think that birds and baked goods go together, you might want to think again. more
Photo by Lexi Coon.
Bluff Park Christmas parade sets new route for 2018
The Bluff Park Christmas Parade returns for a third year Dec. 1, and this year the parade has a new route. more
Photo courtesy of Church on the Bluff.
11th annual Lights on the Bluff continues tradition
Each December, the Church on the Bluff holds Lights on the Bluff as a way to bring the community together in the spirit of the season. more
Photo by Lexi Coon.
Firefighters prep for Christmas Eve Santa Run
Santa Claus plans to make his usual Christmas Eve scouting run through Hoover on city fire trucks on Dec. 24. more
File photo.
City to offer pickup of live Christmas trees
This year’s pickup of live Christmas trees will look a little different after the holidays. more
Photo courtesy of Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa.
BYOB Scramble preps for 13th year of raising funds for charity
Thirteen years ago, a Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail employee started a golf tournament at the Oxmoor Valley location. more
Photo courtesy of Hoover Public Library.
Hoover Public Library to reprise ‘Wake Up Santa’ holiday musical
The Hoover Public Library staff for the fourth year in a row will present a Christmas holiday musical for young children. more
Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra to perform at Riverchase Galleria Dec. 2
The Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra is scheduled to perform Christmas concerts again this year at the Riverchase Galleria on Dec. 2. more
Photo by Sarah Finnegan
What's cooking: Spend time with family, not in kitchen, with this Christmas morning breakfast
This dish is prepared in one skillet and can be ready in just about 30 minutes, leaving you with less time spent in the kitchen cooking and cleaning and plenty of time for opening presents. more
Photo by Jon Anderson
Power in numbers
When the Hoover school system shut down the Artists on the Bluff facility in Bluff Park toward the end of last year, many artists who were renting space there scurried to find a place to go. more
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