The Hoover Service Club held its second Hearts and Harmony Gala on Friday, Feb. 14 at the Embassy Suites in Hoover.
The ballroom was aglow with flickering candles and centerpieces of tulips and roses as guests arrived for the event that helps community charities and provides scholarships for students in Hoover City Schools.
The event started with a “meet and greet” time and a chance to see the silent auction items.
Guests were welcomed by Hoover Service Club President Jennifer Caton. The invocation was given by Frances Wheeler, club chaplain.
Guests enjoyed a steak and shrimp dinner with all the trimmings.
Many of the guests took advantage of the opportunity to play the game “Heads or Tails.” Winners were Judy Holcombe, who took home a Mary Frances purse containing a special treasure, and Sandra Barnett, who won a $500 shopping spree at Hoover’s new department store, Von Maur.
Auctioneer Will Pearson along with Treva Medbery presented the live auction items. Highlights from the live auction included a Caribbean holiday from AAA Alabama, a shrimp boil for 50 from Shane Hill and a black onyx and diamond ring from Steeds Jewelers.
Guests danced to the music of Ain’t Misbehaving.
Gala chairman Martha Veazey was assisted by Carla Kanafani. Other committee members included Judy Thompson, Lynda Wasden, Nance Kohnen, Pat Campbell, Susan Ivey, Pam Crider, Betty Daigle, LaVerne Martin, Ann Taylor, JoAnn Powell, Elaine Thompson, Treva Medbery, Mary Sue Ludwig, Susanne Wright, Sue Knopf, Louise Mimbs, Kathryn Michael, Carole Freeze, Kay Franklin, Kim Southerland and Donna Bagwell.
Enjoying the evening along with many Hoover Service Club members were Mayor Gary and Carolyn Ivey, Councilman Gene and Pam Smith, Councilman John and Beth Lyda, Rep. Paul DeMarco and Tony and Teresa Petelos,.
Also enjoying the 2014 Hearts and Harmony Gala were Richard and Jenny Griffith, Andrew and Beth Fort, Matthew and Abby Allen, LeRoy and Carol Clark, Douglas and Connie Clark, Mark and Ann Davis and Hal and Ginger Ferrell.
Also spotted at the event were Carence and Amelia Fore, Boyce and Virginia Gutherie, Jackie and Max McClain, Peggy and Bob Miller, Dwight and Beverly Meadors, Stephen and Julie Oldenburg, David and Pam Roberts, Harold and Jean Shepherd, Mike and Betty Walton, Danny and Teresa Wilson, Eugen and Olivia Weingarten, Jim and Lori Schommer.
Funds raised at the gala will be used for scholarships and charitable donations in the coming year.
