It may be too late to put one on this morning, but we thought you’d be interested in knowing what some folks across the world are doing today to honor Fred Rogers on what would have been his 80th birthday. It comes from a place that many consider one of our sister cities:
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Posted in Community, Take a moment
Tagged 80th birthday, Fred Rogers, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, sweater
I could tell you that we’ve been quiet this week because of getting ready for the Mercedes Marathon on Sunday, though I’d be lying (as much as I wish I wasn’t).
This year the Mercedes Marathon will take over Birmingham’s central business district (and parts of the metro area) on both Saturday and Sunday, February 9 & 10. We’d like to take a moment and look at the charities that will benefit from the masses of humanity moving through town this weekend (and to find out why you should be out there cheering them on as they run/walk/dance through your part of town):
BTW: There’s still time to sign up at the expo too (tonight and tomorrow) 🙂
Posted in 35203, Citywide, Take a moment
Tagged Alabama, Bell Center, Birmingham, charities, Children's Hospital, downtown, information, Kid One Transport, Mercedes Marathon, running
This morning’s check presentation. Photo credit: Jimmie Hale Mission
Shoppers at Birmingham-area Western Supermarkets gave from their heart to support the activities of the Jimmie Hale Mission. This morning Darwin Metcalf, president of Western Supermarkets, presented a check for $13,579.80 to Tony Cooper, the executive director of the Mission.
Posted in 35222, Birmingham, Take a moment
Tagged check presentation, donation, Jimmie Hale Mission, programs, Take a moment, warm meals, Western Supermarkets
For those of you that made a resolution to give more of yourself in the coming year, here’s a request from The Community Kitchens of Greater Birmingham. They currently booking volunteer dates for the first three (3) months of 2008. The dates available as of when we received the information are:
| St. Andrews Southside | Grace Church – Woodlawn | |
| January 19, 26 | January 27 | |
| February 2, 9, 6, 23 | February 16, 23, 24* | |
| March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | March 1, 22, 23*, 29, 30* | |
| * denotes a Sunday at Grace | ||
Interested parties are encouraged to sign up for other dates as well as for a series of dates throughout the year. They’ve also created a Yahoo Group to provide a one-stop shop for information (including volunteer guidelines). You can also just contact them by phone at 205.251.3569 or via email at ablackert@thecommunitykitchens.org.
Posted in Birmingham, Citywide, Take a moment
Tagged Alabama, Birmingham, Community Kitchens, Greater Birmingham, volunteer, volunteerism
Images of Christmas cards and ornaments – Courtesy of GBHS
If you haven’t already completed writing Christmas cards to that long list of friends around the country, and you still need a few more, The Greater Birmingham Humane Society may be just the place for you.
You’ve got until this Saturday, December 15, to head on over to their website or visit their offices on Snow Drive to have them send Christmas cards on your behalf. You may also visit their offices and purchase cards for $1/each; just contact them to let them know how many you might need.
They also have ornaments available at their gift shop and at Generation Dog in Homewood for $10/each. It’s a great way to support a good cause.
Posted in Birmingham, Holiday 2007, Take a moment
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