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2nd Annual Summer Movie Series in Avondale Park
Thanks to Marco at Silvertron Cafe and several local businesses, the Avondale Park Summer Movie Series is BACK! For those who have not spent each night of the spring playing baseball at Avondale, let me remind you that this newly renovated park is an [...]
Alabama Theatre Summer Movie Schedule
An afternoon at the Alabama Theatre is a must-do for a classic Birmingham summer and a great way to find indoor entertainment when the temperature is unbearably HOT. The Alabama Theatre announced its 2013 schedule and, as always, it’s full of classic films befitting this [...]
Summer Camps for Health Conditions – Asthma, Burn, Diabetes, etc.
Summer may be all about travel or camp, but it’s also an ideal time for your child learn to deal with a chronic health condition with help from experts as well as peers who share the diagnosis. Children’s Health System of Alabama is instrumental in [...]
Birmingham Farmer’s Market: 2013 Guide
Local! Local! Local! It’s all the rage these days and, fortunately, very easy for families to find local produce throughout the summer. Here is your guide to Birmingham’s Farmers Markets. Check out this list of Top 10 Tips for Farmers Market Shopping. Alabama Farmers Market – [...]
Seven Practical Preparations for Summer Camp
Get set for summer camp with these seven easy preparations: 1. Don’t economize on the camp shirt. If the kids are required to wear a uniform such as a camp shirt each day, buy several and save yourself untold laundry aggravation. Day camps usually leave [...]
Mother’s Day Gifts that Help the Community
Mother’s Day is around the corner. While kids and spouses may adequately prepare for your day, Mom is still in charge of organizing the gift giving, cards and lunch for grandmothers, beloved aunts and friends of the family. If your mothers are like mine, [...]
Picnic for the Earth 2013 at Railroad Park
Join neighbors for the largest, city-wide picnic on Sunday, April 21st from 12noon to 3pm. Sponsored by the Nature Conservancy, families are invited to bring a picnic to Railroad Park and celebrate Earth Day with environmental-themed exhibits, kids activities and live music. We attended this [...]
Ten Things to Remember on Your Way to Safety
Storms are rolling into the area and schools are ending the day early. As we prepare to take cover, I made a mental list of the items I need to remember for what may be an afternoon in the basement! (1) Bicycle Helmets for adults [...]
Three Indoor/Outdoor, In-town Itineraries for Spring Break
Civil Rights Institute & Kelly Ingram Park – The Civil Rights Institute has just unveiled an exhibit focusing on the Children’s marches during the riots of 1963, so even if you’ve toured the Institute, you haven’t seen this. When will you have a better opportunity [...]
New Event: Street Food Rally 2013
Mark your calendar for Sunday, March 10th from noon to 5pm at Pepper Place. The Greater Birmingham Street Food Coalition is hosting a celebration of the food truck industry and fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. You can enjoy a wide variety of [...]