Hewitt-Trussville High School’s Class of 1961 will host a 50th reunion with a two-night celebration.Class members will gather for dinner Sept. 30 at 5 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Restaurant in Trussville.The main event will be Oct. 1 at 5:30 p.m. at Grayson Valley Country Club. The evening includes a banquet, music, dancing, cash bar, pictures and a memorabilia … [Read more...]
Lori Johnson Run Set for Aug. 13
The seventh annual Lori Johnson Fun Run will be Aug. 13 at Greystone Golf and Country Club. Registration is from 7 to 7:30 a.m.The 5K begins at 8 a.m.; the one mile fun run starts at 9 a.m. Overall winners receive cash and prizes. Winners of each age group will also receive awards.All children participating in the fun run will receive medallions as they cross the finish … [Read more...]
Theatre Will Host Casino Cabaret
The historic Virginia Samford Theatre will be transformed into a Las Vegas-style casino Aug. 20 from 7:30 to 10 p.m.Guests will be greeted by “Elvis” and can enjoy a variety of gaming tables on the Mainstage and in the Martha Moore Sykes Studio.Entertainment throughout the evening will star Patty McDonald singing “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” the Birmingham Sugar … [Read more...]
Tasting Event Set For Aug. 25
A Taste of Birmingham, a tasting event featuring area restaurants, will be Aug. 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of The Club.The event benefits the Birmingham Boys Choir and Children’s Hospital of Alabama.Individual tickets are $100; sponsorships range from $500-$10,000. For more information or to buy tickets, call 803-3449 or … [Read more...]
BBQ Chefs Compete At Stokin’ the Fire
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark will host the seventh annual Stokin' the Fire BBQ Festival Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Sloss Furnaces.A world-class barbecue competition will be the highlight of the event. The contest includes more than 50 local all-amateur teams. Entrants compete in two divisions: Backyard Grillers, graded by volunteer and KCBS judges, and … [Read more...]