The Junior League of Birmingham is getting ready for The Market 2010, a three-day shopping extravaganza Oct. 14-16 at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center.The event begins with the Market Morning Brunch Oct. 14 at 9 a.m. The brunch features one of the South's most creative and renowned floral designers, Sybil Sylvester of Wildflower Designs. Allie Black, of "Wholesome by … [Read more...]

The Homewood Chamber of Commerce’s Golf Classic, set for Oct. 14, will host the largest field of golfers in the tournament’s nine-year history.Brookwood Medical Center and Robins Morton are the co-title sponsors.The annual tournament is the chamber’s largest fundraising effort, with all proceeds benefiting Homewood through college scholarships and programs promoting … [Read more...]

To honor Kevin Turner, former University of Alabama football player and head coach in the Vestavia Hills Youth Football League, players in the league will walk in the Birmingham Walk to Defeat ALS Oct. 9.Each head coach in the league is registered under one team, “VHYF Supports Coach Kevin Turner,” and players will raise funds under their respective coaches.With 254 … [Read more...]

The Junior Board of Magic Moments will host the second annual Kick’n Chick’n Wing Fest, a football-inspired event for wing lovers Oct. 9 in Homewood.All proceeds go to Magic Moments, an Alabama organization that helps make dreams come true for children with life-threatening or life-altering medical conditions.Up to 20 restaurants will compete for the Thighsman Trophy, … [Read more...]

The Birmingham Zoo will host its largest fundraising event, ZooGala 2010, Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m. With a boa constrictor, grey fox, hyacinth macaw and other animals, this event will be the wildest fundraiser in Birmingham all year.Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, live music and animal walkabouts in an African wonderland. All funds raised at ZooGala go toward the zoo’s new … [Read more...]