Making Tracks for Celiacs 5K!

Saturday, February 25th

All runners and walkers welcome! On Saturday morning, February 25th, 2012, come out to Veterans Park in Hoover, Al and race for prizes and help proceeds that will benefit the Center For Celiac Research and the Birmingham Celiac Disease Support Group. The one mile fun run will take place after the 5K. And, of course, all post-race snacks are Gluten Free, provided by the Center for Celiac Research.

For information, to enter, or to volunteer, click HERE

Domestic Violence is serious…and many times silent.  In the hustle and bustle of lights, music, and holiday cheer is someone who is hiding in fear and abuse. Just one phone call to get help can change that person and their children forever.

And that is where Safehouse of Shelby County comes in. When a parent seeks refuge from the storm of domestic violence, often times, Christmas may seem like another day.  For the children, this is the time when they need our community most.

From Safehouse:

SAFEHOUSE OF SHELBY COUNTY 

How can I look into my children’s eyes, and explain why Santa didn’t come this year?

Dear Santa,

I’m sorry I did not get a chance to write you before Christmas. I had my letter to you written, but my dad was really mean to my mom again and we had to leave in a hurry. We ended up going to this place called SafeHouse. My sister and I were afraid that you wouldn’t find us. But Christmas morning there were gifts under the tree at the shelter for me and my sister. 

Santa, thank you for caring about me, my sister and especially my mother.  Please tell God thank you too.

Love,

SafeHouse Client (Written by a child residing in a shelter)

Some of the best gifts are goodies!  I love to make a new recipe for a friend and then compliment it with the cookbook where the recipe is located. This year, help our friends at the ARC of Shelby County, by purchasing their 1st Cookbook.

The Gift that Keeps On Giving

Contact: Kristen Webb, ARC of Shelby County

This holiday season, The Arc of Shelby County has the perfect gift that keeps on giving!

“Achieve with us:  Cooking with The Arc of Shelby ” ($12.00) is The Arc of Shelby County’s first cookbook – and judging from initial sales, people think it was worth waiting for.

The book has 150 recipes from families, friends, volunteers and staff and compiled them into an attractive keepsake cookbook. Inside you will find the winners of the Achieve with us Photo Contest, delicious recipes, as well as cooking tips and tricks.

Proceeds from cookbook sales will support children and adults with developmental disabilities in Shelby County.

The “Appetizers & Beverages” chapter includes Buffalo Chicken Dip, Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip and Sweet Potato Balls. Among the side dishes you’ll find Dianne’s Hash Brown Casserole, Hash brown Casserole and Mexican Cornbread.

And the Cookies & Candy chapter features Aunt Estelle’s Peanut Brittle, Puppy Chow, and Candy Coated Pretzel Sticks, which are perfect for holiday parties.

“Achieve with us:  Cooking with The Arc of Shelby “is peppered with recipes that have been closely guarded secrets until now.

The cookbook, in addition to celebrating good food, celebrates the exciting achievements accomplished by individuals with disAbilities.

For more information contact The Arc of Shelby (205) 664-9313 / www.TheArcOfShelby.org / orkwebb@thearcofshelby.org.

Here is a taste of one of the many fabulous RECIPES:

LEMON CREAM PIE (In memory of Glenda Trowbridge) – Debra Sizemore-Partain

• 2 Large Eggs
• 14oz can sweetened condensed  milk
• ½ cup lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp. grated lemon rind
• 1 graham cracker crust
• 8oz tub of cool whip

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In medium bowl, beat eggs.  Stir in condensed milk, lemon juice and lemon rind.  Pour mixture into crust.  Bake for 15 minutes.  Once pie is cooked, top it with cool whip.   Refrigerate and serve chilled.