The YWCA Central Alabama’s 26th annual Mother’s Day Flower Sale is set for May 6 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Harbert Plaza in downtown Birmingham and at the Ray & Poynor building, 2629 Cahaba Rd. in Mountain Brook Village.Flowers will be sold outside under a tent at both locations. Plants and flowers will also be available at Children’s Hospital.Proceeds will … [Read more...]
Used Book Sale Set for May 7
The Assistance League of Birmingham is sponsoring a used book sale May 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the front lawn of PrimeTime Treasures, 1755 Oxmoor Rd. in Homewood.The sale includes hundreds of books: fiction, gardening, cookbooks, collectibles, children’s, religious and more.Co-chairmen Sarah Wessel and Lauri Soong are organizing the books for the sale. Donation of … [Read more...]
Children’s Choir Plans Free Concert
The Birmingham Children's Choir will host a free concert May 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Southside Baptist Church.Formal auditions for those interested in joining the choir will be Aug. 6 and 9 at Edgewood Presbyterian Church on Oxmoor Rd. Open rehearsals are Aug. 9 and 16 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., also at Edgewood Presbyterian Church.Contact Amanda Klimko at 916-7664 or … [Read more...]
Gumbo Gala Set For May 7
Episcopal Place’s sixth annual Gumbo Gala, presented by Ezell’s Catfish Cabin, will be May 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Caldwell Park.Up to 40 professional and amateur teams will be cook and serve gumbo at the fundraising event as they compete for the title of “Birmingham’s Best Gumbo” and other awards.Robert Regard of Crazy Cajun’s Boiling Pot, last year’s winner in the … [Read more...]
Derby-Style Event Raises Funds for MDA
The Muscular Dystrophy Association will host its third annual “Derby for Duchenne” May 7 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Matt Jones Gallery.The Kentucky Derby-style event raises money for Duchenne, the most aggressive form of muscular dystrophy that begins in early childhood.Women are invited to wear hats to the event, held on the same day as the Kentucky Derby. The woman with … [Read more...]