Girls Inc. Board of Directors and Committee of 25 are hosting a Cajun Cook-off to raise awareness and funds for Girls Inc. from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 9 at Railroad Park. Teams will register and compete in two different cook-off competitions:  a gumbo and jambalaya competition and an open cajun/creole competition. Attendees will sample dishes from each team and vote for their … [Read more...]

As April is National Autism Awareness Month, the Junior Board of the Autism Society of Alabama and the Junior Council of Mitchell’s Place are teaming up again to host the second annual Funky Fish Fry, April 9, to help raise awareness of autism in Alabama. The family-friendly event is from 2-8 p.m. at Otey’s Tavern in Mountain Brook’s Crestline Village.The event includes a … [Read more...]

First Light’s 13th Annual Gala will be April 30 at the Doubletree Hotel. First Light volunteers Nancy Skinner and Betty Drennen will be recognized as the Honorees of the Year, and Starnes Davis Florie LLP will be honored as the Volunteer of the Year for its continued support and dedication to helping homeless women who are guests of First Light. Andrea Lindenberg, evening … [Read more...]

Creative Montessori School in Homewood is hosting Creative Cocktail Supper, a fundraising event set for 5:30 p.m. April 16 at Architecture Works on 130 19th Street South. The event will include food and beverages, live entertainment by CMS graduates, and a silent auction.Approximately 200 guests are expected to attend. Tickets are $50 each. For more information or to … [Read more...]

A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club in Birmingham is pleased to announce that James Carville, political strategist and popular CNN commentator is this year’s keynote speaker for its 44th Anniversary Celebration Dinner and Silent Auction.This year’s fundraising event will be at The Sheraton Birmingham May 17. The silent auction and reception will be from 6-7 p.m. Dinner will … [Read more...]