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TURN UP THE HEAT

Exceptional Foundation Hosts First Chili Kick-Off

The year 2020 was filled with firsts, and 2021 is no different for The Exceptional Foundation. The organization hosted its first Chili Kick-Off on March 6, a pre-party in preparation for the Chili Cook-Off that had been postponed and now is set for May 1.

The Chili Kick-Off was held at Avondale Brewing Company. A lineup of music was on the menu, featuring The Wooks, Schmohawks & Friends, Will Cash and Matt Carroll, as well as beer and food. ❖

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Linly Heflin Unit Announces New Members

At a recent meeting of the Linly Heflin Unit, President Patti Badham welcomed new members and announced 100 scholarship recipients for the 2020-21 year.

The organization is marking its 101st year. Since 1923, the major focus of Linley Heflin has been to further the higher education of young women in Alabama. Through the years, more than 3,500 four-year scholarships totaling more than $2 million have been awarded to deserving recipients.

The annual Linly Heflin Fashion Show, the group’s primary fundraiser, was canceled in 2020 due to COVID19, but the unit still managed to raise funds needed for the scholarships by soliciting community supporters, family and friends.

New members of the unit are Mary Bowron Beasley, Elizabeth Branch, Martha Elliott, Kathy Harris, Connie Livingston, Peggy Rafield and Mary Turner. ❖

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Walk Into My Foyer Not a Lobby

That’s what clients do when they come to Bayshore Retreat. Our home environment begins with a foyer not a lobby. Next they will probably see Mark, our chef, in the kitchen preparing a fresh from the market meal or snack for our clients. No cafeteria lines with canned food or vending machines. In fact, when Jeff hired Mark he told him that the freezer was for ice cream. Some of the first things clients share with their family are photos of the meals Mark prepares. We believe this home environment is one of the first elements of the healing process followed by our beautiful waterfront location. Add to this the fact that our staff doesn’t wear uniforms – it is said that when someone visits Bayshore Retreat they can’t tell who is the staff and who are the clients. We never have more than six (6) clients at a time and these clients receive the individual attention they deserve. Keep in mind that no two people have the same history; therefore they shouldn’t receive the same program such as 12-step meetings. We offer at least two individual counseling sessions a week, group counseling and Life Skills all of which totals approximately 30 hours. Our goal is to get clients healthy physically and mentally with a new lease on life. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction from a life trauma or just life in general, Bayshore Retreat can help. Call us today! We might be the answer to getting life on track. Bayshore Retreat is Different that can make a Difference.

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VHHS RISE Hosts 5K and Fun Run to Support O’Neal Cancer Center

Despite a year spent grappling with the effects of a pandemic, Vestavia Hills High School’s Rebels Impact through Service and Engagement program has persevered.

On Saturday, RISE hosted two runs – a Superhero Fun Run for children grades kindergarten through fifth and a 5K Color Run for sixth grade through adulthood.

The Fun Run was led by two of VHHS track’s own champions: Ethan Strand and Crawford West. Both are individual state champions in cross-country and track, with Strand holding eight titles and West holding two.

An off-shoot of Youth Leadership Vestavia Hills, the student organization organizes a year-long fundraising campaign each year to support cancer research and patient support.

During the past 10 years, the Rise program has raised more than $2.2

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This year’s proceeds will benefit the Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Program at the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at

RISE hosted two runs – a Superhero Fun Run for children grades kindergarten through fifth and a 5K Color Run for sixth grade through adulthood. Abbie Stockard, Ethan Strand, Katy Lambert and Maddie Hagler.

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The students are planning to host a Kids Day on April 3 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The event will be held at the high school and will include a character party during which kids can meet their favorite princes, princesses, superheroes and others. Activities also will include a Touch-a-Truck station to benefit the Rucker Collier Foundation.

Tickets are $15 per child, and parents enter for free.

Fundraising events will conclude with RISE Day, scheduled for April 9, 4-10 p.m. at the high school. More details are to be announced later.

For more information and ticketing, visit go.uab.edu/vhhsrise. ❖

On Oct. 19, the Vestavia Hills Historical Society organized one of the only celebrations for the city’s 70th anniversary.

Because of COVID-19 restrictions, the party was held outdoors at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Chandler Smith with the help of their landscape designer, David Swindle.

The garden party was attended by more than 30 people.

One of the keynote speakers for the event was former Vestavia Hills Mayor Sara Wuska, who talked about the city’s beginnings and the trials and tribulations presented as the city grew to what it is today.

In addition to members of the historical society, those in attendance included Mayor Ashley Curry, City Manager Jeff Downes, Sen. Jabo Waggoner and Fire Chief Marvin Green. ❖

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Without Further Adieu …

Socially Distanced Ceremony Presents 2020 Hoover Belles

Although health concerns delayed the 2020 Hoover Belle Presentation, 38 new Belles recently were presented in a ceremony witnessed by family and friends.

Hoover Belle Committee Chairman Vickie Griffith welcomed everyone to the gathering and Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato congratulated the young women on their selection.

Former Hoover Belle Haley Scallions was mistress of ceremony. She announced each young lady, who paused in a gazebo festooned with an array of flowers before proceeding along an aisle with her presenter while her activities and interests were announced. After all new Belles were presented, the traditional Belle and presenter dance followed.

This annual event was chaired by Donna Bagwell and co-chaired by Cathy Head. Other committee members who assisted with the presentation include Jennie Alley, Jennifer Cotney, Melinda King, Lisa Whitson and Kay Witt.

During their two-year terms of service, Hoover Belles commit to numerous community service hours in civic and philanthropic endeavors.

The new Hoover Belles are Georgia Thomas Anderson, Mary Ann Batchelor, Margaret Catherine Bearden, Mary Cooper Bearden, Ava Elizabeth Burke, Madelyn Leigh Cain, Emily Ava Cuthbert, Claire Olivia Dillard, Mallie Anne Eron, Elizabeth Harper Etheridge, Mary Elizabeth Everett, Jamison Renae Erwin, Ella Kathryn Fuller, Carys Pilar Gonzalez, Jillian Hope Gray, Katherine Dunaway Hart and Emily Marie Hofmann.

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Members of the Birmingham Boys Choir recently took part in their second annual Cornhole Tournament.

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