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Running the show
During an Oregon game, Aaron Feld can be seen on the sidelines with energy to spare and a mustache that elicits jealousy from many. more
Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary installs officers, sets events
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary installed officers at their September meeting. more
Photo courtesy of Homewood Public Library
Library to offer document shredding, electronic recycling day Nov. 16
Residents can make sure their sensitive documents are securely destroyed at the Homewood Public Library’s annual document shredding and electronics recycling day. more
Women to showcase talents at Miss Samford Pageant Nov. 17
Samford University will host the annual Miss Samford Pageant, now in its 71st year, at the Wright Center on Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. more
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
Market Noel returns to Hoover
Market Noel will once again be held at the Finley Center this November, offering area residents a chance to purchase holiday gifts, food and enjoy other features. more
Vulcans Community Awards to honor civic-minded citizens Nov. 1
Vulcan Park Foundation will honor 13 Birmingham-area residents who’ve shown civic pride and leadership at the fifth annual Vulcans Community Awards. more
Photo by Sydney Cromwell.
Going green(er)
Members of the Homewood Environmental Commission are thinking green with a series of events to plant new trees and protect existing ones. more
Photo by Sydney Cromwell.
Union Missionary Baptist marks 131 years
Union Missionary Baptist Church has welcomed its congregation into the same building in Rosedale every Sunday for 131 years. more
Photo by Lexi Coon
2018 Elections Guide
The Homewood Star has worked with Birmingham Watch and the Alabama Initiative for Independent Journalism to compile the following list of candidates on the ballot in your area. more
Photo by Alyx Chandler.
Jam out for Homewood schools at Grateful Dads fundraiser Nov. 14
Homewood City Schools Foundation is holding their fifth annual Grateful Dads Band Jam on Nov. 14, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. more
Photo by Alyx Chandler.
Safe and Healthy Homewood Coalition promotes healthy lifestyle for youth
A quick drive around Homewood neighborhoods in October and November will reveal a multitude of Red Ribbon Week signs, all stating the same promise: to be drug-free. more
Alyx Chandler
Handmade Art Show and Pickin' in the Park feature local art and music
The 25th Annual Handmade Art Show and Pickin' in the Park featured a sunny afternoon of art, string instruments and family fun on Sunday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. more
Submitted by Molly Heathcock
HMS student to play Clara in 'Nutcracker'
Homewood resident Julia Anne Heathcock will be performing as Clara in Birmingham Ballet’s “The Nutcracker,” for performances at the Alabama Theatre at the end of November. more
Photos by Lexi Coon.
Walk for Williams brings families together
The Walk for Williams, which was a fundraiser for the Williams Syndrome Association, saw its first iteration on Oct. 6 at Patriot Park. more
Courtesy of the American Cancer Society
Local to participate in Where's the Chair breast cancer fundraiser
Where's the Chair Wednesdays is a new campaign by the American Cancer Society. more
Courtesy of Jennifer Andress
Hollywood pedestrian bridge supporters hold fundraising run
The bridge is a cooperative project between Homewood, Mountain Brook, Birmingham and ALDOT. more
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
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