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Kiwanis Club hosting 36th annual pancake breakfast
Attendees who purchase a $5 ticket will be able to partake in an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with sausage, coffee and juice. Children under the age of 5 can eat for free. Read more
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Exceptional Foundation Chili Cook-Off scheduled for March 7
The event, hosted by MortgageBanc, will start at 10:30 a.m. and run until 3 p.m. on the Macy’s side of Brookwood Village. Tickets will be $10 if purchased online ahead of time and $15 at the gate. Read more
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Homewood Athletic Foundation hosts 5th annual Cornapalooza
According to the Homewood Athletic Foundation’s website, every team that registers and pays $400 will compete in multiple games throughout the tournament, which includes pool play and playoffs. Food and drinks will be provided to all teams. Read more
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Taste of Homewood back for 18th year
The event starts at 5:30 p.m. and concludes at 8 p.m., with many delectable options available for trying. Read more
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Highlands College set to host half marathon, 10K
Both races will begin at 7 a.m., starting and finishing at the Samford University Track at 801 University Park Place. The half marathon will cost $95, and the 10K will cost $55. Read more
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Birmingham Wine 10K returns March 7
The race is scheduled for March 7 at 7:30 a.m. and will include post-race festivities. Reigstration costs $55. Read more
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Homewood Senior Center offering new classes
The senior center now offers Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, along with modified yoga, with options for utilizing a chair or floor mat. Senior chorus also has been added recently. Read more
Homewood crime sees downward trend
Incident rates for most major crimes in Homewood showed a significant trend downward in 2019 when compared to 2018, according to Homewood Police Department data. Read more
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City leaders urge census participation
If you don’t participate in the 2020 U.S. Census, you could be the reason why your city loses money and representation. Read more
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AED Access: Homewood residents to have public access to automated external defibrillators
As Waldrep traveled to the hospital in an ambulance, King and Standish boarded their flights not knowing if Waldrep would survive. But because of their hard work and ability to locate an AED, Waldrep is still alive today. Read more
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Metro Roundup: Bluff Park church preps for 2020 spring consignment sale
In addition to clothing, the sale usually includes women’s and children’s shoes, purses, toys (including bicycles and swing sets) and furniture for babies and children. Read more
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Metro Roundup: Spring marketplaces coming to Vestavia Hills
Two marketplaces in the Vestavia Hills area will allow families to shop for children’s clothes and other items in February. Read more
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Metro Roundup: Consignment sale returns to Asbury UMC
Items available include quality clothing in sizes from newborns to teenagers, shoes, toys, books, strollers, baby furniture and more. Read more
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Future of Homewood property sparks debate at City Council meeting
The owners of 1619 Oxmoor Road want to rezone the house into an office space for their small construction company, but nearby residents have mixed feelings. Read more
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McBrayer signs proclamation honoring gun violence survivors
According to the proclamation presented at Monday's Homewood City Council meeting, over 36,000 Americans are killed every year in acts of gun violence. Read more
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