The Vulcan Performers of Rhythm N Motion dance will produce their 18th professional dance entertainment event “Summer Storm” Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Wynfrey Hotel.The event includes dance exhibitions, art, silent auctions and a family-friendly NY/LA Social Dance Party to follow. A goods drive will benefit Three Hots and a Cot, a charity for homeless veterans.The fun … [Read more...]

The Jefferson County Chapter of the University of Alabama Alumni Association will hold its annual Fall Kick-Off Party Aug. 4 at Old Car Heaven. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.Coach Mal Moore, UA’s Director of Athletics, is the keynote speaker. Deidra K. Perry is event chairman.Former Alabama players, including Antonio Langham, Derrick Lassic, Kerry Goode and Jeremiah … [Read more...]

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama’s Young Leadership Board will host the second annual Shear Kindness hair cut-a-thon Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the second floor of the former Belk store at the Riverchase Galleria.The event will be held during Alabama’s 2011 sales tax holiday weekend. Supporters include the Galleria and Sirote & Permutt.Stylists from … [Read more...]

Alabama and Auburn representatives have set aside their rivalry in sports and formed a foundation to raise money for tornado relief.The HEARTinDIXIE Foundation, along with UNITE|364, will host three events Aug. 13-15 to raise money for tornado relief efforts. All proceeds will benefit the Governor's Emergency Relief Fund, www.ServeAlabama.gov.The first event will be an … [Read more...]

The ninth annual Heart of the House Gala and Auction benefiting Birmingham’s Ronald McDonald House is set for Aug. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Wynfrey Hotel.The event will honor Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb.Auction items include a Mini Cooper; Harley Davidson; trips to Las Vegas, Oregon vineyards, the San Diego Zoo, Denver Art Museum and Atlanta … [Read more...]