The meeting of the Birmingham Geneaogical Society will be March 26 in the Birmingham Library annex on the third floor in the Lynn Henly meeting room.The guest speaker will be Barry Cline, and his topic will be diseases that have affected Birmingham. The meet and greet starts and 1:30 p.m., and the meeting starts at 2 p.m. Parking is available in the lot behind the main … [Read more...]
Bronner Is Honoree of James Bond Gala
ROAR Fundraising Committee and Southeast Cancer Foundation will honor Dr. David Bronner, CEO of the Retirement Systems of Alabama, April 16 at its first James Bond Gala.Bronner’s accomplishments include Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, a collection of 26 championship golf courses at 11 sites. The trail has helped increase tourism in the state from a $1.8 billion to … [Read more...]
Spring Fashions Will Benefit Furry Friends
Milo's Famous Tea Co. will present the Greater Birmingham Humane Society Auxiliary’s annual spring fashion show and luncheon April 13 at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center.The show features Belk’s largest showcase of its spring line in the Southeast.Doors will open at 10 a.m. so guests can enjoy a cash bar while shopping at the silent auction until lunch begins. The … [Read more...]
Black tie event set for March 19
Rotaract Club of Birmingham members and area young professionals will don masks, tuxedos and formal gowns for Rotaract’s annual Masquerade Ball March 19 from 8 p.m. to midnight.The black tie event will be at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center.Rick Carter and the League of Legendary Artists, a Southern soul group, will provide live music.A silent auction will include signed … [Read more...]
Empty House Party Previews ShowHouse
The Decorators’ ShowHouse Committee of the Symphony Volunteer Council invited more than 150 decorators to preview the 2011 Decorators’ ShowHouse, the Thomas E. Jernigan residence at 2965 Briarcliff Rd. in Mountain Brook. Decorators were welcomed by ShowHouse chairmen Halcyann Badham, Lyn Rogers Gibson and Nancy Van Wanderham.Decorator liaisons Roberta Atkinson, Clairee … [Read more...]