The Liberty Park community will welcome its first witches ride Oct. 20, inviting kids to come catch candy as it is tossed by local women riding through the streets on decorated bikes and golf carts. Resident and mother Caroline LaFon was inspired to gather a group of witches together to celebrate Halloween while raising funds for Vestavia Hills High School’s Rise … [Read more...]
Fall is Upon Us: Grace House Plans Annual Pumpkin Festival in Homewood
By Emily Williams It may not feel as if fall has arrived, but that isn’t delaying the season of the pumpkin. The huge orange vegetable is the star of the show at the Grace House Ministries Junior Board’s sixth annual Pumpkin Festival, set for Oct. 19. “We love the Pumpkin Festival because it’s a fun, family-friendly event that also raises awareness of Grace House’s programs … [Read more...]
A Night to Remember: Southern Soiree Supports Women Finding Their Places in the Food Business
By Donna Cornelius Southern Soiree, an annual sunset dinner hosted by the Les Dames d’Escoffier International’s Birmingham chapter, packs a lot of food and fun into one night. But the effects of the event last long after it’s over. LDEI uses proceeds from the Southern Soiree – set this year for 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 13 – to extend a helping hand to culinary students and … [Read more...]
Hatton Smith to Be Honored at Mike Slive Foundation’s Beyond Blue Gala
To mark Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the Mike Slive Foundation will host its annual gala fundraiser Beyond Blue on Sept. 26, celebrating sports fandom while raising awareness for prostate cancer. Honoree for this year’s gala will be prostate cancer survivor Hatton Smith, CEO emeritus of Royal Cup Co. Presented by Medical Properties Trust, Beyond Blue, formerly known as … [Read more...]
Shop Save & Share Fundraiser Returns Next Month
The Junior League of Birmingham is conducting its popular shopping fundraiser, Shop Save & Share, Oct. 2-13. Cards are now on sale for the event, during which cardholders can receive 20% discounts on merchandise, food and memberships at more than 400 participating stores and restaurants throughout the Birmingham area. This is the 14th year the league has sponsored … [Read more...]