THEY’RE BACK! SISTER SCHUBERT’S BELOVED SAUSAGE WRAP ROLLS RETURN TO STORES It’s not brunch in Alabama if there’s not a pack of the Sister Schubert “pigs in a blanket” somewhere on the table. After all, Patricia “Sister” Schubert Barnes started her business just down the road in Troy, Alabama, in 1989, with her grandmother’s special Parker House Rolls recipe. But to the devastation of all, Sister Schubert’s Sausage Wrap Rolls were discontinued nationwide in 2021. You likely saw that they got “replaced” by Sausage Pinwheels in the frozen section of the grocery store… but it wasn’t the same. (Even Governor Ivey asked when they were going to make it back on the market!) Now, Sister Schubert’s parent company Marzetti has finally answered our pleas—and you can find the beloved Sausage Wrap Rolls in grocery stores once again! They started with Publix and have been slowly expanding to other brands, including Walmart, Kroger, and Food Lion. You can find the store locator for the product on sisterschuberts.com.
NEW INDOOR PLAY CAFE IN HOOVER FEATURES A 40-TON SENSORY SANDBOX
Did you know Central Alabama’s largest indoor sandbox just opened at Legacy Parc at Riverchase? The Diggin’ Depot Play Cafe is an indoor sensory play haven designed for children ages one to seven. The cafe has 40 tons of Baha Play Sand, with lots of fun sand toys and vehicles for kids to enjoy. “From construction vehicles to interactive play zones, we offer endless opportunities for exploration and learning,” their website explains. “Kids can dig, scoop, pour, build, and practice motor skills in a safe space that keeps play messy and imaginative.” The Baha Play Sand is made of smooth, round grains, making it easy for children to build with, and it’s created out of silica-free, quartz-free, non-toxic materials. (Plus, it’s a nut-free facility, perfect for kiddos with allergies!) Feel free to snag a drink from the cafe and chat with a friend in the seats by the sandbox while your littles have fun.
They’re open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m, and Sundays from noon to 3 p.m., with private parties available after 3 p.m. While older kids are allowed to assist younger siblings as space allows, the sandbox is specifically designed for those under age eight. If your kiddo isn’t quite potty trained, be sure they’re wearing a diaper or pull-up. With each play pass, your child gets up to 90 minutes of playtime, access to over 100 toys, and more.
Go grab your Bob the Builder and head to 2057 Old Montgomery Hwy. for some sandy fun! Open play is first come, first serve, but you can reserve your spot in advance to ensure availability. Visit diggindepot.com to reserve your spot today.
KULTURECITY PREPARING TO OPEN THE FIRST NATIONAL ACCESSIBILITY PARK AT HISTORIC POWELL STEAM PLANT DOWNTOWN KultureCity is creating a first-of-its-kind National Accessibility Park (NAP) in downtown Birmingham at the former Powell Steam Plant, designed to expand accessibility for all people—including those with invisible disabilities. The NAP will feature four central spaces: the National Disability Learning Center, the City Technical College, MOKA: Museum of Kulture for Accessibility, and the Intergenerational Park and Amphitheater. “We are thrilled to open a space that will help more individuals navigate disability post-diagnoses, including building career opportunities, and strengthen the Birmingham community through a sensory inclusive and accessible gathering space,” says Dr. Michele Kong, co-founder of KultureCity in a press release.
KultureCity strives to create a connected ecosystem that supports four key elements: post-diagnosis education for individuals and families, education for the public understanding of disabilities,
workforce development, and community integration. The NAP will serve as a host home for multiple businesses so it can be a fully operational training environment for different career pathways—for which KultureCity’s network of over 7,000 sensory accessible venues and organizations will prove useful. The National Disability Learning Center will help families navigate disabilities, and the MOKA will aim to address the gap in public understanding of disabilities. The Intergenerational Park and Amphitheater will be a multipurpose venue with sensory accessible playgrounds, interactive splash pads, quiet decompression areas, and more.
To learn more about KultureCity’s plans, visit kulturecity.org.
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