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Local designers to participate in Magic City Fashion Week
Magic City Fashion Week will kick off its second season with a trio of new designers set to present during the Splashiversary Emerging Designer Competition on Oct. 26. more
Hoover student to participate in Holiday Spectacular 2018
Red Mountain Theatre Company is offering an extravaganza for the whole family, Holiday Spectacular 2018, running Nov. 30–Dec. 16 at the RMTC Cabaret Theatre. more
Submitted by William Hart, Hoover Metro Kiwanis Club
Hoover Kiwanis donate to Oak Mountain Ministries
Members of the Hoover Metro Kiwanis Club recently fundraised to donate $500 worth of peanut butter to Oak Mountain Missions Ministries. more
Submitted by Patsy Baird
Step Up for Down Syndrome supports families
The Step Up for Down Syndrome event was held at Veterans Park on Oct. 7. Families formed teams to honor their relatives with Down syndrome at the fundraiser. more
Symphony volunteers celebrate start of new season
The Symphony Volunteer Council (SVC) opened their new year recently with a membership party at the home of Pete and Paula Verdu. more
Erica Techo
Bluff Park to hold first Witches Ride
Women who participate can dress up and decorate their bikes as broomsticks, which they will ride through Bluff Park and toss candy to children lining the streets. more
Photo courtesy of Vickie Gord Griffith, Publicity Chair, Hoover Belle Committee.
Hoover Belles invite applications for 2019
Young ladies are eligible to apply to become a Hoover Belle during their sophomore year in high school and serve a two-year term. more
Courtesy of American Cancer Society
Local to participate in Where's the Chair breast cancer fundraiser
Where's the Chair Wednesdays is a new campaign by the American Cancer Society. more
Submitted by Riverchase Women’s Club
Riverchase Women’s Club holds first responder fashion show
Riverchase Women’s Club started the 2018-2019 season with a fun-filled evening on Sept. 13 at their first program, the First Responders on the Runway, a new twist on their regular fashion show. more
40 vendors, plus wine and whiskey tastings, set for 2018 Taste of Hoover
Prices for the Taste of Hoover event at Aldridge Gardens continue rising, but Aldridge CEO Tynette Lynch said the bang is definitely worth the bucks. more
Photo by Erica Techo.
Freedom from Addiction Coalition to hold Oct. 9 breakfast in Hoover
The Freedom from Addiction Coalition, started by the mayors of Hoover, Homewood, Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills, will hold its third community breakfast in Hoover this month. more
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
6th annual Hoover Cup golf tournament to help pay for Hoover Met playground
The sixth annual Hoover Cup golf tournament, benefiting the Hoover Parks and Recreation Foundation, has been set for Oct. 8 at the Inverness Country Club. more
Senior center showcases creative craftsmanship
The Hoover Senior Center will hold their annual craft showcase on Friday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. more
Native American customs highlighted at Oct. 7 festival
Customs of Native Americans from the Southeast will be on display at Aldridge Gardens on Sunday, Oct. 7, at the 2018 Whispers From the Past festival. more
Photo courtesy of Shuanta Renae
Deja King Foundation aims to ‘bless’ graduates
In order to be considered by the Deja King Foundation, participants must write a 300-word essay explaining why they believe they should be a winner. more
Photo courtesy of Down Syndrome Alabama.
Down Syndrome Alabama holds walk, runs in October
The third annual Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk is scheduled for Oct. 7 at Veterans Park off Valleydale Road in Hoover. more
Photo by Jon Anderson.
Bluff Park church to celebrate 120th anniversary with new name
At the beginning of the year, the church changed its name to Church on the Bluff. more
Photo by Jon Anderson
124 new stores signed up for Shop, Save and Share
The 2018 version of the Junior League of Birmingham’s annual Shop Save and Share event returns Oct. 17 and lasts through Oct. 28. more
City preps for 10th annual Hoover Hayride
People with kids who like to dress up for Halloween and get candy may want to write Oct. 25 down on their calendar. more
Photo by Jon Anderson.
Megachurch pastor finds new calling at Valleydale
Mac Brunson, who joined Valleydale as its new senior pastor in July, has served as the lead pastor at two churches that are among the 75 largest churches in the Southern Baptist Convention. more
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