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Blazer Bolt for Brain Cancer returns to Homewood’s ‘beautiful streets’ Oct. 20
The fifth annual Blazer Bolt for Brain Cancer, created to support those who are battling the disease and to fund research, will take place in downtown Homewood on Oct. 20. more
Homewood family to host Walk for Williams as fundraiser, celebration
This October, Sheetal Cordry has helped organize a Walk for Williams at Patriot Park. more
Photo courtesy of the Homewood Chamber of Commerce
Homewood Chamber Golf Classic returns Oct. 11
After playing 18 holes, participants will eat lunch catered by a chamber member restaurant. Members will also donate door prizes. more
Photo by Jesse Chambers
Local art, crafts and music to enliven Central Park on Oct. 14
The Homewood Arts Council will again host two popular local events — the Handmade Art Show and Pickin’ in the Park — together on Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Central Park. more
Staff photo
Homewood witches get ready to ride, spread Halloween cheer
The Witches Ride donates all funds raised in registration fees and sponsorships to the American Cancer Society. more
Photo courtesy of Homewood Public Library
Ghost hunters to scan for paranormal activity at Homewood Public Library
Ghosts supposedly dwell among the shelves, and the library has invited paranormal investigators Kim Johnston and Shane Busby to take Homewood residents along on a nighttime library investigation. more
Photo courtesy of Homewood Public Library
Library to host Mystery Dinner Theatre performance
The Homewood Public Library will be hosting a Mystery Dinner Theatre event at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19. more
Photo courtesy of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
Edgewood’s Izcaray shines light on state’s ‘musical gem’
Izcaray’s role with the ASO includes acting as its principal conductor and curating the programs and pieces the orchestra performs each season, from full concerts to small after-hours shows and youth programs. more
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
Covenant Presbyterian Church celebrates decades of congregational growth
The church, located at 65 Old Montgomery Highway near Homewood High School, is not only celebrating its 40th anniversary this month but is also beginning its search for a new senior pastor. more
Assistance League Birmingham provides schoolchildren with new clothes
Since 1985, Assistance League has clothed over 35,000 Birmingham area school children. more
Courtesy of Katie Bradford
Remy’s Dog Park celebrates 4th birthday
See photos from the Remy’s Dog Park 4th Birthday Celebration that took place on Sept. 15. more
Photos by Lexi Coon.
Mac and cheese festival brings out hundreds
Despite the unwavering heat, families and friends gathered at Brookwood Village on the afternoon of Sept. 9 to try macaroni and cheese samples from more than 20 local restaurants and catering services. more
Photo courtesy of Kathleen Gard
Summer Photo Contest Winners
The Homewood Star would like to thank all of the community members who participated in this year’s contest. more
Photo by Madoline Markham.
GreenSpace Initiative plans pop-up park at police headquarters
The pop-up park will be Sept. 21. more
Submitted by Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church
OLS celebrates 26 years of perpetual adoration
Several hundred people gathered on Aug. 18 to mark the milestone. more
Crimestoppers of Metro Alabama names Bob Copus interim executive director
Copus will fill the interim executive director position as the Crimestoppers Board of Directors seeks a permanent replacement. more
Photos by Lexi Coon.
Families, friends gather for Back to School Bash
The annual event was held in Patriot Park on the evening of Aug. 25. more
Vestavia Hills City Hall. Photo by Sarah Finnegan
Patriot Day rotates to Vestavia Hills
The Vestavia Hills Police and Fire Honor Guard will post the colors, and Ron Higey of Birmingham International Church will offer the invocation. more
Rendering courtesy of the city of Homewood
Running groups to host fundraiser for Hollywood pedestrian bridge
On Sept. 29, the groups will hold a “run social” beginning at the parking lot of Over Easy and Mexico Lindo. Andress said there will be a run from 6 to 8 a.m., with food and door prizes at the parking lot after the run. more
Photo courtesy of the Exceptional Foundation
Exceptional Foundation fundraiser ‘Dinnertainment’ to be Sept. 21
There will be an art show and reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at 6:30 p.m. and the seated dinner and talent show at 7:30 p.m. more
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