Category Archives: Community

Leading Edge Institute Lighting the Way Gala, Southern Progress Campus

Posted on February 12, 2008 | Comments Off

Leading Edge Institute’s 8^th annual Lighting the Way Gala is fast approaching. Join them for an evening of great food, jazz music courtesy of Eric Essix, and inspiration from their guest of honor, Emmy award-winning Alabama filmmaker Celia Carey (Mr. Dial has Something to Say). They will also be celebrating the dynamic young women of Class VIII and the changes they’re making in their own lives and the lives of others.

The attire is “After Five.” There will be child-friendly activities and food provided.Cost:
Tickets are $40/individual; $75/couple; various sponsorship levels.

Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased online by clicking here and entering the ticket or sponsorship amount.

For more information or to purchase tickets/sponsorships please contact us at bonycle@leadingedgeinst.org or 205.879.9045.

Location:
Southern Progress Corporation
2100 Lakeshore Drive (directions)

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Grassroots group wants dome downtown

Posted on January 18, 2008 | 1 comment

Screenshot of BirminghamGrassroots.com

Screenshot of Birmingham GrassRoots.com

A new website has appeared on the scene here in Birmingham. The site is called Birmingham Grassroots. Based on what they’ve written on their homepage, the site will focus on Birmingham’s political scene with the hope of representing the voice of the region. They are currently championing the placement of a dome stadium in our city center.

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OTM Democratics Healthcare Forum, Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Posted on January 14, 2008 | Comments Off

You’re not going to find a better panel than this one to talk about this important issue:

Congressman Artur Davis, 7th District, Alabama
Terry Kellogg, Executive Vice President & CFO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama
Dr. Max Michael, Dean of the UAB School of Public Health
Dr. Wally Retan, practicing physician and state coordinator of Healthcare For Everyone, the Alabama Chapter of Physicians for a National Health Program

The OTM Democrats are inviting you to join them for a lively exchange on the current problems in our nation’s healthcare system and the various solutions being proposed to address them. They hope to

explore the disparity in access to healthcare in the U.S., HR676 (the bill before Congress to create a single payer healthcare system), the positions of the leading presidential candidates, and whether there is enough momentum and support in Congress, industry, and from citizens themselves to bring about meaningful reform.

Location:
Linn-Henley Lecture Hall, Birmingham Botanical Gardens
2612 Lane Park Road (directions)

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Tagged Alabama, Artur Davis, Birmingham, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, health care, healthcare, Max Michael, National, OTM Democrats, Terry Kellogg, Wally Retan

Random Shots: What are you thankful for?

Posted on November 18, 2007 | 3 comments

Sixteenth Street/ First Church joint dinner

Photo credit: André Natta

That was the question being asked by congregates of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church and First United Methodist Church earlier this evening. The two church families gathered at Sixteenth Street for a joint Thanksgiving service.

This was the third year that the two downtown houses of worship gathered together. The congregations take turns visiting each other’s facilities, with the minister from the other church delivering the sermon. This year Rev. John Rutland of First United Methodist Church had the honors.

The image above was taken during the joint Thanksgiving dinner held after the service.

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New chapel dedication, Jimmie Hale Mission

Posted on November 9, 2007 | Comments Off

The Jimmie Hale Mission’s chapel at the newly relocated Shepura Men’s Center will be named Sunday in honor of its 90-year-old co-founder, Jessie Hale Downs. Her dedication and faith has withstood the tests of time and has helped shape the 63-year-old organization. Executive Director Tony Cooper will kick off the ceremony at 2 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to hear a testimony from a Mission client whose life has been transformed by the Jimmie Hale Mission ministries.

The former school teacher and her late husband, Jimmie Hale, started the Mission in 1944 as a storefront chapel to help the hungry, hurting and homeless. Jimmie soon passed away leaving his pregnant wife to carry out their vision. This single, working mom ran the Mission until 1990 relying on faith and surviving breast cancer.

The Jimmie Hale Mission is a Christian-based, 501c3 charitable organization that does not receive United Way funding. For more information, call 205-323-5878 or visit www.jimmiehalemission.com.

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Got plans this weekend?

Posted on October 5, 2007 | Leave a comment

Sure it’s the big race weekend in Talladega. But we know that not everyone’s eyes will be on the first Car of Tomorrow run at the superspeedway. There is a ton of “cultural” stuff to do around town Saturday and Sunday. Here’s just the ones we know about. We miss something? Share the 411 with an e-mail to info@bhamterminal.com.

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Paws Across the Parkway, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church

Posted on September 23, 2007 | Leave a comment

This outdoor festival will include music, rescue groups, adoptions, exhibitions, mobile low-cost pet vaccinations, on-site veterinary experts and much more! The event is being hosted by the business community to promote positive efforts in animal welfare.

Cost: Free

Location:
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
980 Huffman Road