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Random Shots: A bird’s eye view

May 13th, 2008 · Comments Off · Birmingham, Random Shots

As a photographer I’m always trying to find a different vantage point, looking for a new angle on a common subject. I recently had the opportunity to make some photographs from the unique view a helicopter provides.
From my view high above the city, I could see how physically close Birmingham’s industrial past and its more [...]

“Wet and Wonderful” Wetland Tour, Ruffner Mountain

April 9th, 2008 · Comments Off · Birmingham, Nature, Timetable

Here’s your chance to go on a special guided tour of the newly restored Ruffner Wetland. Space is limited so advance reservations are required. We will meet at the Visitor Center and carpool to the wetland where you will learn about wetland ecosystems and have an opportunity to tour the ADA-accessible trail and view [...]

Full Moon wine and cheese hike, Ruffner Mountain

April 9th, 2008 · Comments Off · Birmingham, Events, Nature, Timetable

Welcome summer with Ruffner’s unique social event. Moderate hike to Hawk’s View Overlook. View a fantastic sunset, enjoy refreshments and good company. Adults only. No pets please, not even adult pets. Call 833-8264 for more information.
Cost: $15/$10 for members
Location:
Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
1214 81st St. South (directions)

Community Foundation annual meeting, B and A Warehouse

April 1st, 2008 · Comments Off · Birmingham, Community, Timetable, charity

The Community Foundation’s annual meeting will be held Thursday at B&A Warehouse, 1531 First Ave. South. You’re invited to join the foundation in celebrating a great 2007, including the launch of three new and expanded parks in Birmingham. A reception follows.
The Community Foundation mission is “connecting people and resources with community needs and [...]

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Community Gang Awareness Forum, Norwood Clinic

March 27th, 2008 · Comments Off · 35234, Birmingham, Crime, Timetable

Birmingham Weed and Seed will host a Community Gang Awareness Forum Thursday in the Benjamin Carraway Teaching Auditorium, located on the second floor of Norwood Clinic, 1528 Carraway Blvd. The FBI Violent Crime/Gang/Safe Streets Task Force and the Gang Resistance Education and Training (G. R. E. A. T.) officers of the Birmingham Police Department will [...]

Who’s responsible for Birmingham’s reputation?

March 24th, 2008 · Comments Off · Birmingham, Commentary, Magic City Question, UAB

We constantly talk about the University of Alabama at Birmingham as being the economic engine of not just the city or the region, but the state.
Today one the columnists for their student newspaper, the Kaleidoscope, decided to pose a rather powerful question (and challenge) to her fellow students and I believe to the community at [...]

APT reflects on Birmingham this month

March 11th, 2008 · Comments Off · Birmingham, television

Southern Museum of Flight is the focus of one of the stories being told this month on Alabama Public Television’s “Alabama Stories.” Special to The Terminal.
Throughout the month of March, Alabama Public Television will have shows focusing on the city of Birmingham. “These stories are unique and they will give a different focus on [...]