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Auntie Litter Auditions Feb. 28Latest News | January 27, 2010  Talented young performers between the ages of 8 and 15 years old are being sought to join Auntie Litter's Pollution Patrol. Auditions will be held on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Vestavia Hills Library, 1112 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216. Students residing in the Birmingham metro area are eligible. Members of the Pollution Patrol will have the opportunity to lead the 2010 Earth Day Parade & Celebration along with... Read more >> |
Shelby County Scout Chosen for National HonorLatest News | January 23, 2010  Girl Scouts of the USA has named Hanna Cree, an Ambassador Girl Scout and a Chelsea High School Senior, as a 2009 National Young Women of Distinction for extraordinary leadership demonstrated through her remarkable community service projects. Hanna was one of 10 Girl Scouts in the nation chosen for this honor. "This honor completes a goal I set in the seventh grade at the Atlanta National Girl Scout Convention," states Hanna. "I sat in... Read more >> |
Black History Program at Alabama Old Town Feb. 28Latest News | January 23, 2010 MONTGOMERY, Ala.--Old Alabama Town will host its fifth annual Black History Celebration on February 28, 2:30 p.m., in the Old Alabama Town Auditorium. The program will include musical presentations, drama performances and a photography exhibition. Free and open to the public. Call 334-240-4500 for more information. Read more >> |
Pink House Receives Top Honor by NickelodeonLatest News | January 22, 2010  The Pink House, the first brick and mortar Kindermusik studio in Birmingham, was named the 2009 Nickelodeon Parent's Pick Award Winner for Best Music Class. Owner Charlotte Leffel was pleased and excited by the honor. "I adore all my students...it has been an amazing musical journey!" Charlotte is no stranger to accolades. Her studio has been designated a Maestro program for nine years in a row. This status is reserved for the top 5 percent... Read more >> |
Black History Month Sloss Furnaces EventsLatest News | January 22, 2010 Join Sloss Furnaces during Black History Month for two very unique presentations: * African American Labor Music in the Mills and Mines Wednesday, Feb. 3 and 17 During the African American Labor Music presentation listen along to original music from the book, The Spirit of Steel.The lecture will include fascinating details about the ballads, songs and instrumentals that were used in the mines and the mills to help uplift the spirits of ... Read more >> |
Little Debbie Turns 50Latest News | January 21, 2010  The little girl on the box of snacks has grown up. This year marks the 50th anniversary of McKee Foods' Little Debbie brand-America's No. 1 selling snack cake. Believing it's better to give than to receive, to celebrate this Golden Anniversary, Little Debbie is giving away 50 vacation packages as part of The Great American Getaway. Each vacation package includes roundtrip airfare for two, anywhere AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Ho... Read more >> |
Better Basics Wins Staples GrantLatest News | December 15, 2009 Better Basics, a non-profit organization that improves the reading skills and standardized test scores of at-risk youth throughout Birmingham, today announced it has received a $5,000 grant from Staples Foundation for Learning (SFFL), a private foundation created by Staples, Inc. Funding from SFFL will support Reading Intervention, which pairs elementary school students with certified reading instructors and mentors to improve their literacy, fl... Read more >> |
REALITY TV PROGRAM ON EVANGELIST MATT PITT’S “THE BASEMENT” LAUNCHESLatest News | October 25, 2009 “The Basement 360,” a new reality TV series based on Pitt’s popular ministry, airs on INSP – The Inspiration Network. Birmingham-based evangelist Matt Pitt’s youth ministry event “The Basement” is the backdrop of a new reality TV program called “The Basement 360” that airs on INSP – The Inspiration Network on Saturdays at 10 p.m. CST. The series is produced in partnership with Steelroots, one of the leading producers of television programs for... Read more >> |
Sell Advertising for Birmingham ParentLatest News | October 12, 2009  WORK FOR THE MOST FAMILY FRIENDLY COMPANY IN BIRMINGHAM! We are looking for an outgoing, competitive advertising executive to join our sales team. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:Soliciting, selling and servicing client advertising among local businesses, professionals and organizations through cold-calling and prospecting; Achieving and exceeding sales goals; Building a client base; Selling advertising and sponsorships for special events; managing an... Read more >> |
BCRI Named State Attraction of the YearLatest News | August 28, 2009  To be Presented at 2009 Alabama Governor's Conference on Tourism Awards The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) has been named 2009 Attraction of the Year by the Alabama Tourism Department. A black-tie awards ceremony takes place Tuesday, September 1 at the Marriot Grand Hotel in Point Clear. Tourism leaders and hospitality representatives throughout the state along with First Lady Patsy Riley will attend the awards banquet. BCRI P... Read more >> |
Help Heart Gallery With a Purchase at One CauseLatest News | August 26, 2009 Help make a difference through OneCause! This simple program turns your everyday purchases into much-needed contributions for Heart Gallery of Alabama. Just shop at your favorite merchants through OneCause and Heart Gallery of Alabama will receive up to a 20 percent contribution, at no extra cost to you! Join OneCause today to contribute to Heart Gallery of Alabama - or your own favorite cause or school! http://www.onecause.com/invite_response... Read more >> |
COVER KIDS FINALISTS CHOSENLatest News | August 10, 2009 Cover Kids Search finalists were chosen last week and notified via telephone and letter. Hundreds of children were entered in this year's search, and it was tough for the finalist committee to narrow down the choices to 5 or 6 in each category, but it has been done, and finalists will be pictured in the October issue of BIRMINGHAM PARENT, when voting will begin. Ballots will be in the magazine and online, but must be mailed or faxed in to the B... Read more >> |
African American Life Depicted in Joint ExhibitionLatest News | July 16, 2009  The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) will unveil an exhibit depicting African American life by Rickey Harris and Evelyn Jackson. This exciting presentation will be housed in the David J. Vann Gallery beginning July 16, 2009, and runs through September 27, 2009. Jackson depicts the lives and times of African Americans by showing the lifestyles, joys, and challenges as she views them. The time frame spans from Africa to the present da... Read more >> |
BCRI Connects After-School and Summer Programs to Cultural SitesLatest News | May 7, 2009 On Saturday, May 16, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) will host a workshop for after-school and summer programs.This free three-hour workshop is designed to promote the idea that a visit to a cultural institution is “more than a field trip.” These experiences can enhance learning and academic achievement for students. The workshop begins at 9 a.m. and concludes at noon. Although admission is free, registration is required. BCRI uses ... Read more >> |
Trussville Grandparents Go Back to SchoolLatest News | May 7, 2009 On April 27,more than 100 grandparents and guests toured the new Hewitt-Trussville High School, enjoyed pastries prepared by students in the Culinary Academy in the school’s Cahaba Café, and learned about some unique opportunities for involvement in the lives and education of their grandchildren. Hosted by the Trussville City Schools Foundation, the event featured presentations by Trussville City Schools superintendent Dr. Suzanne Freeman, HTH... Read more >> |
Front PageLatest News | October 5, 2006  CBS and Birmingham Parent Partner on “Wake Up Alabama” Weekly CBS Channel 42 and Birmingham Parent are partnering for Parenting spots on “Wake Up Alabama,” airing Wednesdays anbd Fridays, 5-7 a.m. on the local CBS 42 station. Get great parenting tips, education, health and other parenting issues. Learn what there is for families to do this weekend, too! To see clips from Wake Up Alabama, visit the “Wake Up Alabama,” website. To see ... Read more >> |
BCRI Connects After-School and Summer Programs to Cultural SitesLatest News | May 7, 2009 On Saturday, May 16, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) will host a workshop for after-school and summer programs.This free three-hour workshop is designed to promote the idea that a visit to a cultural institution is “more than a field trip.” These experiences can enhance learning and academic achievement for students. The workshop begins at 9 a.m. and concludes at noon. Although admission is free, registration is required. BCRI uses ... Read more >> |
Trussville Grandparents Go Back to SchoolLatest News | May 7, 2009 On April 27,more than 100 grandparents and guests toured the new Hewitt-Trussville High School, enjoyed pastries prepared by students in the Culinary Academy in the school’s Cahaba Café, and learned about some unique opportunities for involvement in the lives and education of their grandchildren. Hosted by the Trussville City Schools Foundation, the event featured presentations by Trussville City Schools superintendent Dr. Suzanne Freeman, HTH... Read more >> |
Front PageLatest News | October 5, 2006 CBS and Birmingham Parent Partner on “Wake Up Alabama” Weekly CBS Channel 42 and Birmingham Parent are partnering for Parenting spots on “Wake Up Alabama,” airing Wednesdays anbd Fridays, 5-7 a.m. on the local CBS 42 station. Get great parenting tips, education, health and other parenting issues. Learn what there is for families to do this weekend, too! To see clips from Wake Up Alabama, visit the “Wake Up Alabama,” website. To see ... Read more >> |
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