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April 2023 | Volume 10 | Issue 12
Vestavia City Center SERVING VESTAVIA HILLS, THE 280 CORRIDOR, HOMEWOOD, HOOVER, MOUNTAIN BROOK AND TRUSSVILLE
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THE GREAT
OUTDOORS
Children move through a bounce house during the Vestavia Hills Spring Sports Celebration event, part of the Dogwood Festival, held at Wald Park in March 2022. Photo by Erin Nelson.
Dogwood Festival is in full swing By NEAL EMBRY
Vestavia hosting activities, events, sports and more for spring, summer By NEAL EMBRY
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his spring and summer, there is no shortage of outdoor activities for Vestavia Hills residents. Director of Parks and Leisure Jamie Lee said there has been a great deal of work put in these past several years at Wald Park, which includes a new track and walking path, along with a green space. The city is currently working on turning Altadena Valley Park into a pleasant green space for residents, with walking trails and more set to come in the next several years. For those wanting to stay active as the weather warms up, there are walking trails not only at city parks and the Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex, but also at the Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest, Lee said.
See OUTDOORS | page A22
This month will see the annual Wing Ding, the Dogwood prayer breakfast, luncheon and the Battle of the Bands in Rocky Ridge. All of the events are part of the city’s Dogwood Festival. A full list of events can be found at vhal.org/community/dogwood-festival.
Jan Jett walks behind her grandsons, Charlie Beck, 7, and Thomas, 4, at McCallum Park on March 16. Photo by Erin Nelson.
INSIDE
Sponsors...........................A4 News...................................A6
Business...........................A13 Events.............................. A15
DOGWOOD LUNCHEON
The annual Dogwood Luncheon will be held on April 4 at Vestavia Country Club, beginning at 10:30 a.m. A silent auction will kick off the day’s events, with Heidi Elnora serving as this year’s keynote speaker, said Whitney McDonald with the Vestavia Hills Beautification Board. Elnora designs wedding dresses, has launched her own line and has had multiple television shows, McDonald said. Her speech begins at 11 a.m. The Vestavia Belles will also be honored for their work as ambassadors for the city. The Belles represent the city at various events, help at the Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest and work with different charities throughout the year, McDonald said.
Community..................... A15 Schoolhouse................... A19
See DOGWOOD | page A21 Sports................................B8 Opinion.............................B14 facebook.com/vestaviavoice
Reflections
Home & Garden
Retired state Supreme Court Justice Mike Bolin looks back on his life and career.
Find tips and tricks from area businesses to jump-start any project in our Spring Home & Garden guide.
See page A17
See page B1
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