The Birmingham Track Club (BTC) has a regular runner exchange with Birmingham's sister city of Maebashi Japan. Three runners from Birmingham are selected by the Birmingham Track Club to represent the city. To be chosen, runners enter an essay context explaining why they should be chosen as an ambassador for the city of Birmingham and … Continue reading Bluff Park Runner Headed To Japan
As one of the best views in the area, this site is leaps and bounds above the rest. Lover's Leap located on Shades Crest Road next to Tip Top Grill is a large set of limestone boulders that jut out over the valley. The history behind this site is an interesting one. One … Continue reading Lover’s Leap
It is the week of love, and as always, we have a gift guide for you to show that special someone how much they mean to you. Make Valentine’s special with the one you love. Sherry Griffin Photography has a special Valentin’s deal for you and your love - a 30-minute session for $79.00 … Continue reading Love In The Air
Skip Amazon and other online shopping destinations this holiday season and shop locally for everyone on your Christmas list. Browse Bluff Park for unique gifts for stocking stuffers or order a custom work of art from one of the many artists living and working in the area. Here are ten items, in no particular order, … Continue reading Christmas Gift Guide
"Growing up in scouts, we have always learned how to treat the flag respectfully, and I wanted to pass on something longlasting that would be useful to the community as my Eagle Project." Meet Joseph Carter. He is the Bluff Park scout behind a new collection system in Hoover to retire old U.S. flags. Read … Continue reading Honoring Our Flag: A conversation with Joseph Carter
“Dressing up, riding a bicycle, and throwing candy to sweet kids - everything sounds so fun and all while raising money for a great cause!” Melissa Sizemore is ready with her witch hat, ruby tennis shoes, and her broomstick (bicycle) for the first annual Witches Ride in Bluff Park. Brooms touch down this Sunday, Oct. … Continue reading Witches Fly In Bluff Park
A conversation with Tony Barber, pastor Church On The Bluff. Atop the hill overlooking Tyler Road, Bluff Park Baptist Church has stood for many years. Pastor Tony Barber says the growth of the church has diminished over the years, especially with younger families, and that was an issue that needed to be addressed. “Lack … Continue reading Historic Church Celebrates With New Outlook and New Name
Driving through Bluff Park, you may have seen signs announcing new worship times and a new service at one of our neighborhood churches. “People engage in worship in different ways. We sensed the importance of creating opportunities for worship that respects these differences,” Senior Pastor Brian Lee says. Beginning this Sunday, August 19 Shades Crest Baptist … Continue reading Modern and Majestic
1. Roasting With Tradition Alabama Peanut Co. will be set up this Saturday with 1 lb. of fresh roasted peanuts for Dad. $10 each. Come pick up a bag from 10am-5pm at On A Shoestring. 2. The Gift Of HealthOne of the the most important things for dad is his health. Fit Bar, a new … Continue reading Top 10 local Father’s Day Gifts
When John Hastings arrived in Bluff Park, he says he had conversations with community members and usually started with the question, “Where do people gather?” “Almost universally, the answer was in their homes and the homes of friends,” Pastor Hastings says. Since Bluff Park-proper doesn’t have tons of coffee shops, bars, breweries, or other business establishments to hang out on a weekly basis (well not yet anyway), Hastings found that most people experienced community by gathering around tables with friends. This was the origin of the name “The Gathering.”
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