Tag: Lifestyle
‘The love for our seniors is very evident!’
Cullman Area Senior and Retiree Christmas Party breaks attendance record
ULLMAN, Ala. – Stone Bridge Farms was buzzing on Friday morning as its Browne Stone...
‘Spreading Christmas cheer, 365 days a year!’
Alabama author hosts storytime at Hanceville Public Library
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Public Library’s children's area was packed Wednesday morning for a few reasons:...
Pet of the week: Treasure your time with Trevor
CULLMAN, Ala. – Trevor, an approximately 1-year-old male Aussie and Border Collie mix with a dark coat and signature Border Collie brows, is available...
Music City Strings comes to Christkindlmarkt
CULLMAN, Ala. – The young violinists of semi-professional Music City Strings donned their best period yuletide apparel and braved the chilly winds to deliver...
Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene, Partners of the Americas donate 100...
CULLMAN, Ala. – For most, the Christmas season brings merry gatherings and gift exchanges, but for those hospitalized during the most wonderful time of...
‘The officers are just as excited as the kids’
Shop with a Cop 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – There seemed to be a uniformed officer down nearly every aisle on Saturday morning at Cullman’s south...
Pet of the week: Romp around with Rogelio
CULLMAN, Ala– Rogelio, an approximately 2-year-old male miniature oinscher with a spotted caramel and ebony coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal...
TheraPlay hosting sensory-friendly Santa event this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Photos with Santa are a trademark of the Holiday season, with bustling malls with bright fluorescent lighting, excited chatter and laughter...
Senior spotlight: Remembering ‘Rowdy’ Ruby Elsberry
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Hanceville Senior Center is a bit less rowdy these days as the “rowdiest of the bunch,” Ruby Elsberry, passed away...
Santa’s Workshop open for visitors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Following a move from its former location on Alabama Highway 157 to a larger building on U.S. Highway 278 West, Santa’s...
Pet of the week: Spend the holidays with LuLu
CULLMAN, Ala– LuLu, an approximately 2-year-old female pointer and American Bully mix with a spotted ivory coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County...
Falkville celebrates 25 years of Christmas in the Park
FALKVILLE, Ala. - The town of Falkville held its Christmas in the Park event on Sunday, Dec. 3, at Jack McCaig Park.
The Falkville Community...
Have a holly jolly Christmas with Snead’s Farmhouse Dec. 9
VINEMONT, Ala. - If they’re not out already, break out the boots, jackets and gloves, because it’s almost time for Christmas on the Farm...
‘I have always had a passion for the people, their stories...
CULLMAN, Ala. – With decades in the business and hundreds of restored timepieces under his belt, Michael Taylor is beyond a tinkerer, and no...
Vinemont’s 2nd annual Christmas in the Park set for Dec. 9
VINEMONT, Ala. - Councilmembers and staff of the Town of South Vinemont are spending this week preparing and tying up loose ends for their...
Link hosting backpack drive for those in need
CULLMAN, Ala. – As many residents of Cullman County brave the wintery chill for dazzling light displays, outdoor holiday markets and even ice skating...
Pet of the week: Witness the glory of Glory
CULLMAN, Ala. – Glory, an approximately 2-year-old female heeler mix with a coal and chocolate coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal...
Christmas in Cullman parade, tree lighting this Friday, Dec. 1; updated...
CULLMAN, Ala. — The city of Cullman is buzzing with excitement as it prepares for its “most spectacular Christmas parade and tree lighting ceremony...
Local family entering mission field in January
CULLMAN, Ala. - If you asked Lyndsie Camper what her heart loves most, she would say without hesitation, “To serve others.”
Camper, her husband Micah...
Surviving road trips with children this holiday season
CULLMAN, Ala. - Traveling is a large part of so many holiday plans. While many travelers may prefer to fly, large families or households...
Christmases past: Basch family tree lives on
CULLMAN, Ala. – For 44 years, the sight of a giant, spinning tree glowing in a window greeted motorists as they entered Cullman from...
Veteran spotlight: William Carter
In celebration of Veterans Day, Tribune reporter Cayla Grace Murphy sat down with veterans at Cullman’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 for rapid-fire...
Sportsman Lake Winter Wonderland officially open for season
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 21st annual Sportsman Lake Winter Wonderland is officially open for the holiday season (see days and hours below). The ribbon...
Gamer Geeks hosting free community Thanksgiving meal
CULLMAN, Ala. – Thanksgiving is a season of gratitude, family and feasting, but while many are slicing sweet potato pies and arguing with family...
2023 Festival of Trees begins Dec. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s fall and the trees have our full attention! Phyllis Hain, volunteer consultant for the Cullman Tree Commission, stated, “As my...
‘The day was full of joy’
Hope Horses hosts Fall Fun Show
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Hope Horses hosted its Fall Fun Show Saturday, Nov. 11.
“Students worked hard all year...
Pet of the week: Adventure with Emma
CULLMAN, Ala. – Emma, an approximately 3-year-old female Husky mix is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Despite her breed’s reputation of high-powered...
HAY Mamas hosting Christmas Bazaar this Saturday at Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. – In the hustle and bustle of holiday season and in a culture seemingly focused on instant gratification, a group called HAY...
‘Y’all come eat!’: Free Vinemont Community Thanksgiving Meal this Saturday
VINEMONT, Ala. - Community leaders in Vinemont are preparing to dish out a traditional Thanksgiving meal to local families. The town will host its...
Behind the Rack Consignment sale coming to Cullman Nov. 16-18
CULLMAN, Ala. - Heather Stewart and her consignment sale, Behind the Rack Consignment, had been offering deep discounts on high-quality secondhand children’s items in...
‘They pay it back tenfold’
Find your next best friend at the animal shelter
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune has run its Pet of the Week feature with the Cullman...
Designer Bag Bingo brings in more than $30K for United Way
CULLMAN, Ala. – Laughter hung in the air as hundreds of women filled into The Venue at Cotton Creek on Thursday evening, Nov. 9,...
Pet of the week: Find a noble friend in Alvin
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alvin, an approximately 4-month-old male Labrador mix with a creamy ivory coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Alvin...
‘We just wanted to honor our veterans past and present’
West Elementary fifth-grade class entertains veterans at Active Adult Center
CULLMAN, Ala. – A hundred or more lined into the Donald E. Green Active Adult...
Fairview Senior Center searching for Meals on Wheels driver
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Senior Center is looking for a volunteer to deliver meals to local homebound clients.
Fairview Senior Center Manager Angie Carter...
The Link recognizes volunteers, kicks off giving season
CULLMAN, Ala. – Guests were greeted by a visual display of statistics celebrating The Link of Cullman County’s achievements as its annual gala kicked...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Forest bathing
SAVE YOUR WATER, SHOWER WITH A FRIEND and SAVE YOUR SANITY WITH FOREST BATHING!
“Contrary to its name, Japanese FOREST BATHING, or ‘Shinrin-yoku,’ has nothing...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – READ ‘EM@TheArboretum
READ ‘EM@TheArboretum became a regular thing for me just last summer. I was working with a large group of community volunteers, including many of...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – ‘Alabama is an Arboretum’
Dear Alabama Arboretum Ambassador, yes, that means YOU and all of us from Governor Ivey to the youngest child in our state who just...
Flourish raises $9K-plus at Spring Fling
CULLMAN, Ala. - Flourish of Cullman, a nonprofit dedicated to life coaching and mentorship for individuals with disabilities, was proud to host its first-ever...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Osterfeuer (Easter bonfire)
Easter holidays in Colonial Cullman of the 1870s, the time of our folktale, “WUNDERGARTEN,” were celebrated as they were in Germany, the homeland of...
Fortunes told, crystals sold at new metaphysical supply shop
CULLMAN, Ala. – The weather was dreary, yet no less magical for opening day of new metaphysical supply shop Magickal Remedies. As its name...
Pet of the Week: Around the world with Atlas
CULLMAN, Ala. - Atlas has been around the world looking for love, and is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
A humble male...
CPRST announces new bid process for Dinner on First
CULLMAN, Ala. - Due to the wild success of last year's Dinner on First event - 400 tickets selling out in just 14 hours...
‘Still Moments’: Local poet publishes collection of works
CULLMAN, Ala. – Randy C. Hale, guest columnist of The Tribune’s “Poet's Corner" weekly feature, has published a collection of poems titled “Still Moments.”...
COLUMN: Southern stereotypes – I’m fed up, y’all!
This is for anyone who’s said fixin’ to, tumped over a glass or rurnt something. This is for the person who agrees with a...
TheraPlay hosts inaugural sensory-friendly Easter event
CULLMAN, Ala. – Field of Miracles was dotted with pastel eggs and stations were set up with temporary tattoos, ring toss and bounce houses...
International Women’s Day: Words from local women
Left to right are Heather Gudger, Laura Quick and Lynsey Todd. (Contributed)
CULLMAN, Ala. - International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating...
Curtain closes on ‘Steel Magnolias’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The curtain has closed on Cullman Community Theatre’s recent production of “Steel Magnolias,” which welcomed almost 1,000 patrons. The show was...
COLUMN: The 57-year-old grudge
Well, the Super Bowl is history, which means football season is finally over, and husbands are talking to their wives for the first time...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – rabbit stew
“If you were a real rabbit, I’d skin you and make rabbit stew!” This line is yelled in frustration by our hero, Fritz, in...
Op-Ed: Top 10 romantic movies to watch on Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than with a romantic movie? From heartwarming love stories to steamy romances, here...
COLUMN: Heartland Quilt Guild highlights Quilts of Valor
My second Heartland Quilt Guild meeting was far less terrifying than the first. I knew what to expect and had met a few quilters...
Pet of the Week: Boxer
CULLMAN, Ala. – This week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week is a lover and not a fighter. It’s Boxer!
This stunning boy with a...
Behind the curtain with ‘Steel Magnolias’ and Cullman Community Theatre
CULLMAN, Ala. – As opening night and the inevitable curtain calls near, the cast and crew of Cullman Community Theatre’s (CCT) “Steel Magnolias” are...
Show your heart some love this month with a heart-healthy diet
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - When it comes to heart health, diet matters. Experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of...
ADCNR: Outdoors is for everyone
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is making every effort to convey the message that our state’s great...
Valentine’s Day guide for Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – The clock is ticking for local lotharios and dutiful spouses to finalize Valentine’s Day plans. We explore various options on differing budgets...
To bee or not to bee
CULLMAN, Ala. – Bees and other pollinators are integral to our ecosystem and food supply. Whether keeping bees as a hobby or for profit,...
North Alabama Agriplex brings the love in February
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex continues to bring educational and exciting classes to naturalists of all ages. In February, classes will cover...
Broadway Night set for Feb. 9 at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students in Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts programs are preparing for its annual Broadway Night set for Feb....
Happy 100th birthday, Geneva Hill!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Geneva Hill celebrated her 100th birthday Saturday, with her husband, William Hill, and family members by her side for a fun...
Commission on Aging sets 2023 schedule
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA) released its 2023 schedule of events for the area’s senior citizens recently, allowing ample...
South to introduce new folktale ‘WUNDERGARTEN’ Feb. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - 1870s German Colonial era Cullman County and the collected folktales of the Brothers Grimm inspired the original, new folktale "WUNDERGARTEN," which will...
COLUMN: Heartland Quilt Guild – more than meets the eye
As I drove to the January meeting of the Heartland Quilt Guild on Thursday night I knew what to expect - four or five...
COLUMN: You’ll shoot your eye out – or something worse!
It wasn’t a Red Ryder like the one in “A Christmas Story,” but there was a time in my young life when, like Ralphie,...
‘Steel Magnolias’ coming to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Community Theatre’s (CCT) first 2023 performance will be the southern favorite “Steel Magnolias” on Feb. 16-19 at the Traditions Bank...
ACES: 2023 deer hunting safety refresher
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Deer hunting is a popular recreational pastime for many Alabamians. In fact, the 2021-2022 hunting season saw more than 228,000...
Veteran and Beginning Farmer workshop series kicks off new year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Extension) have partnered the past several years to provide training to...
Sprucing up Sulphur Springs
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. – While paying a visit to Cullman County for the holidays, Jeremy Turner decided to take his family for a literal...
Get a pet – it’s good for your health
CULLMAN, Ala. – Not only do pets provide their owners with unconditional love and loyal companionship, but they are also beneficial to our mental...
52 ODES TO JOY: The S.U.N.S. JOY MUSEUM
“CHOOSE JOY: Positively add more happiness and contentment to your life with a 30-minute visit to The S.U.N.S. JOY MUSEUM.”
That’s a bold claim for...
Resolving to do, be better in the new year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Each year approximately 45% of Americans to make New Year’s resolutions, a tradition that dates back over 4,000 years to ancient...
Homeschool Connection New Year’s Eve
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Homeschool Connection will host a New Year’s Eve party for homeschooled students with karaoke, board games, card games, snacks and...
ACES: Pet goats
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Goats are becoming popular pets for people living in urban as well as rural and suburban communities. Goat owners in...
The power of an attitude of gratitude
Gratitude is often discussed by families on Thanksgiving Day as we gather around the dining room table and take turns citing what we’re thankful...
Find, share recipes at Outdoor Alabama’s Wild Eats page
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - If your hunting season has gone well and you have plenty of wild game to prepare, you may be looking for...
COLUMN: ‘The Polar Express’: I heard the bells!
Being a grandparent, I’ve learned that the time between 2-3 years old is a wonderful age for grandchildren. They talk pretty well, they’re just...
St. Bernard Middle School performs ‘The First Christmas’
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory Middle School performed “The First Christmas” Dec. 9-11 in the Abbey Byre. The production showcased the musical and...
Cullman’s ‘Mrs. Claus’ tells all
CULLMAN, Ala. – Did you know the Cullman area has its very own Mrs. Claus? Tonja Grace has been bringing good cheer for half...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. HOLIDAY JOY
“JOY is the true gift of Christmas.”—Pope Benedict XVI
Are the Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza holidays more blissful or more stressful? YES, all the above. There...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. BY DESIGN
“Home is a vessel for your joys.” That one-liner felt original to me this year and crystallized decades of pondering design. Friends were building...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. LIFELONG LEARNING
“WOOK! WOOK!”, a double exclamation, were my first words. I was mimicking my hyper-observant, deeply curious mother as she pointed out discoveries -“LOOK! LOOK!”...
2022 Christmas Tour of Homes coming Sunday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 2022 Christmas Tour of Homes will take place on Sunday, Dec. 4, from 1-5 p.m. Hosted by the Share Club...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. WORLD ALPHABET
JOY TO THE WORLD
Joy to the world,
All the boys and girls.
Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea,
Joy to you and me.
- written...
52 ODES TO JOY: FRIENDSGIVING
ODE TO FRIENDSGIVING
Let’s not wait until November’s fourth Thursday
To give thanks for, and also with a friend.
Today, tomorrow, Friendsgiving can be any such day.
Be...
‘The Nutcracker’ to be presented Nov. 18-20 at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Allegro Dance Theatre is partnering with Ballet South and the Cullman Community Theatre to present “The Nutcracker”...
‘They love you no matter what’
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond’s Fortner Farm, owned by Stephanie and Benny Fortner, is a petting zoo that welcomes visitors to learn about...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. TEAS
TEA FOR TWO
Picture you upon my knee
Just tea for two
And two for tea
Just me for you
And you for me alone.
- Music by Vincent Youmans;...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. WINE
“Age appears best in four things: old wood to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust and old authors to read.”
—Francis Bacon
Wines...
‘This is cool stuff!’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Giving visitors a glimpse into 1930s and 40s farm life, Peinhardt Living History Farm opened its gates Saturday and Sunday for...
Hanceville festival spotlights downtown
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Under a clear sky and with fall perfect temperatures, Hanceville welcomed people from near and far to the 12th annual Mud...
ACES: Practicing fire safety in the fall
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Fall is a popular season for bonfires, campfires and prescribed burning in Alabama. To spread the word on practicing fire...
52 ODES TO JOY: AUTUMN S.U.N.S.
ODE TO AUTUMN
Autumn days are here, blue sky clear and dear.
Let’s harvest a bushel of joy and fall cheer.
Our S.U.N.S. (Smile-Making, Uniting, Neighboring, Spellbinding)...
Over 150 seniors participate in inaugural Senior Cornhole Baseball Tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sixteen teams of competitive senior citizens played their way through the brackets of the inaugural Senior Cornhole Baseball Tournament at Cullman...
52 ODES OF JOY: THE F-WORDS
F-WORDS are not used frequently enough. At least that’s true for some F-WORDS. There are so many FABU F-WORDS, I’ve FINAGLED them into two...
52 ODES TO JOY: BRAND NEW, NOW YOU
ODE TO BRAND YOU
If you were a brand,
Would you be fresh and sweet as Krispy Kreme,
Or aged and mellow like a sip of Jim...
Palomino, WildWater see early Labor Day crowds
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saturday was the saving grace for the Labor Day weekend’s festivities seeing only partially cloudy skies at two of Cullman Parks,...
Fall and fitness at home
Fall months are often active for many families with schools starting back and outdoor sports and activities keeping many busy. One of the easiest ways...
Coach Green, Dr. Green, Mayor Green
Mayor Don Green, who passed earlier this year on July 4 at 88, left an indelible mark on his cherished hometown.
Cullman City Council President...
