Local book event to benefit Books to Prisons Project
Book lovers, listen up: This weekend, the Northport Civic Center is the place to be. The first-annual “Book ‘Em” event will be held on Saturday, August 2, beginning at 10 a.m. The free event brings together authors and readers alike for discussions, readings, and more. Book ‘Em celebrates writing, along with promoting literacy. A special discussion is planned on the practical concerns of getting published, as well.
Book ‘Em is a fundraiser for the Books to Prisons Project of Alabama.
Historic Drish House purchased, with plans for renovation
One of Tuscaloosa’s most well-known, historic old homes is now in the hands of a local woman who plans to restore it and give it new life. Nika McCool is a mom of four who has an MA in history and loves old houses. Last year, McCool renovated the 175-year-old Foster-Murfee-Caples House on 17th Avenue. Her hard work earned McCool a Bricks and Mortar Award from the Tuscaloosa County Preservation Society.
Now, McCool has set her sights on restoring the Drish House on 17th Street.
Tuscaloosa celebrates National Dance Day
Saturday, July 26, is National Dance Day, and Tuscaloosa will be in on all the action. Activities to celebrate are planned all day in the Northridge Center (on the corner of McFarland Blvd and Watermelon Road), and numerous local dance organizations are participating. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a novice, you’ll be able to get moving and enjoy the fun, which starts at 10 a.m. The event is presented by The Dance Initiative.
Carson Tinker: Striving to “be a blessing”
By Stan J. Griffin It may seem unfathomable to some that it has been over three years since the April 27, 2011 tornado that ravaged Tuscaloosa and the lives of many of its citizens.
The rebuilding and healing process from that disastrous and tragic day continues for this historic and vibrant city, with many of its residents still striving to put the pieces back in place for their businesses, homes and even their financial and physical well-being.
April 27, 2011, was a watershed day in the history of Tuscaloosa, and a day which changed many lives forever. This included former University of Alabama football player Carson Tinker.
The credit rating agencies Moody’s Investor Service and Standard & Poor’s Ratings Service recently affirmed the City of Tuscaloosa’s Aa1 and AA+ ratings, respectively.
The Actor’s Charitable Theater plans sketch comedy fundraiser
Tuscaloosa’s Actor’s Charitable Theater (ACT) is hoping to raise some much-needed funding while entertaining everyone with a hilarious evening of sketch comedy. “Friday Night Live with the ACT” is set for Friday, August 1, at the Bama Theatre in downtown Tuscaloosa.
Parenting Your Teen: Target Heart, Not Just Behavior
Written by Administrator
By Mike Green
Give Life to Your Story:
Guard the heart for it determines the course of your life. Proverbs 4:23 (NLT)
I’ve heard several variations of a story about a little child whose mom demanded that he sit down in the back seat of their moving car. The child made every effort to defy his mom, but as the mom made it clear she would take action if his defiance continued, he reluctantly slunk down in his seat, buckled his seatbelt, and began his pout. He then proclaimed “I may be sitting down on the outside, but I’m standing up on the inside!”
This story is a great example of how we can sometimes achieve compliance from our children but their hearts can be far from us.
By Marlena Rice School is out, the days are longer, and all of the fun things we love to do in hot weather are just a stone’s throw away. What’s next? The summer birthdays we’ve waited all year to celebrate! As a summer birthday kid myself, I strongly disliked the fact that I couldn’t bring cupcakes to class during the school year and have everyone make a big fuss over me on my special day. As I grew up, I began to appreciate the fun of summer, and specifically, the summer parties that are fun (and easy) to host at home.
My own little one’s first few birthdays will likely just include immediate family and close friends, but his first birthday this past May was very successful, fun, and will likely be revisited in later years when we can invite friends from school. What did we do? We had a “Splash Bash!”
Actor Michael Thomas Walker returns to town to direct Theatre Tuscaloosa’s 'Hairspray'
By Brandie Rickett Bowden Some people who make their way to and through Tuscaloosa significantly decrease our degrees of separation from big names in the entertainment industry. Michael Thomas Walker is one such person. Born and raised in Huntsville, Walker moved to Tuscaloosa, where he received his BA from the University of Alabama. Since then, Walker has taken one step after another in establishing his place in theater, television, and film.
Miss Alabama’s Outstanding Teen, Tuscaloosa’s Morgan Green, competes nationally next week
The current Miss Alabama’s Outstanding Teen, Morgan Green, is set to compete for the title of Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2015 from July 29 through August 2 at the Linda Chapin Theater located in the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
Selected in March, Miss Alabama’s Outstanding Teen is a 17-year-old student at Hillcrest High School. Throughout her year of service, she will travel the state advocating her platform, “Literacy: Pathway to Prosperity.” Morgan is the daughter of Keith Green and Gail Stringfellow and resides in Tuscaloosa.
