Camp Smile-A-Mile's 22nd annual Red Nose Ball was dedicated to the memory of Jennifer Harwell, a local artist who lost her battle with cancer last summer.Four of Camp SAM's young adult survivors and longtime campers were also honored at the Feb. 22 black-tie fundraiser at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center on Grandview Parkway in Birmingham.All 900 guests attending … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2014
Big Top Bash: Fundraiser Benefits Glenwood Center
More than 700 people turned out the 10th annual A Night Under the Big Top fundraiser for Glenwood Autism and Behavioral Health Center.Glenwood's junior board hosted the event on Feb. 21 at The Club in Homewood.The event featured casino games, food, drinks and an extensive silent auction. Those attending also had a chance to visit the VIP room for bourbon … [Read more...]
Better Basics Birthday: Some 400 Attend 20th Anniversary Event
A nonprofit agency dedicated to improving literacy commemorated its 20th anniversary on Feb. 20 at The Club in Homewood.Better Basics, which provides school-day, after school and summer reading programs for at-risk children, marked the milestone with the Celebrate 20 in '14 dinner.Almost 400 people attended the event which honored the people, agencies, corporations … [Read more...]
Ballerina Ball: Event Combines Valentine’s, Mardi Gras Themes
Members of the Ballerina Club gathered at the Country Club of Birmingham on Valentine's Day for the group's annual ball.The 68th Ballerina Club Ball featured dinner and dancing in the East Room to the music of the Edd Jones Orchestra on Feb. 14.Sharron Thomas was the ball chairman. Committee members were Patsy Straka, Tricia Mitchell and Drucilla Rochester.The … [Read more...]
Derby Darlings
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorWhen she laces up her skates on March 22 for the Tragic City Rollers' first bout of the 2014 season, Angela Seale said she's knows she'll be doing more than helping her roller derby teammates prevail over the Rollergirls of Rome, Ga.This season, Birmingham's derby darlings are sponsoring A. Skate Foundation, an organization that … [Read more...]