Birmingham Holocaust Education Center
Dr. Robert May has lived in Birmingham for more than 50 years, but he arrived in the Magic City through a combination of chance and desire to survive. May was born in Germany in [Read More]
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Mastering the Art of Nursing in Public
There’s always flak over breast feeding in public. Some moms are bold; others are nervous and shy. Experts agree that breastfeeding supports the healthy development of your baby, your overall wellbeing and establishes a [Read More]
Day Camp
Summer day camp is a place where children can stretch their minds, exercise their bodies, develop new interests and forge lasting friendships. For young children, it is a good introduction to the camp experience. For [Read More]
5 Benefits to Attending a Sleep Away Camp
Day camps are a summer staple for many families, but sleep-away camps provide an iconic outdoor setting with a wealth of ways to help children grow, expand their horizons and make memories that will last [Read More]
Celebrate Survivors During National Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week
The second week in February is National Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week. More than 1.3 million Americans alive today have some form of congenital heart defect. About eight of every 1,000 children will be diagnosed with some [Read More]
2017 The Guide Area Public School Systems
Jefferson County Jefferson County Board of Education 2100 18th St. S Birmingham, AL 35209 205-379-2000 / 205-379-2311 Fax # http://www.jefcoed.com Bessemer City Schools Board of Education 1621 5th Ave N P.O. Box 1230 [Read More]
2017 The Guide Health Departments
Alabama Department of Public Health The RSA Tower, 201 Monroe St., Montgomery, AL 36104 General Information 334-206-5300 (8am-5pm), 800-252-1818 Emergency Preparedness Information 866-264-4073 Hours of Operation Central Office: Weekdays 8am-5pm, County Health Departments: weekdays, 8am-5pm [Read More]
Is Your Child Ready to stay Home Alone?
Giving kids the responsibility to stay home alone can be a positive and confidence building experience, a rite of passage. Every parent will reach the point where they are faced with the decision whether their [Read More]
2017 The Guide Area Attractions
Aldridge Botanical Gardens 3530 Lorna Road, Hoover. 205-682-8019, http://www.aldridgegardens.com Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame 1631 Fourth Ave. N., Birmingham. 205-327-9424, http://www.jazzhall.com Alabama School of Fine Arts 1800 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd. 205-252-9241, [Read More]
College Counts Savings Plan and Scholarships
You likely have already heard of Alabama’s CollegeCounts 529 College Savings Fund, a popular savings account that replaced the PACT fund in Alabama and offering more flexibility. In fact, the 529 College Savings Fund is [Read More]