The former presidents of Vestavia Country Club were honored March 1.Vestavia Country Club held its 2014 Heritage Ball in honor of the former club presidents.The club's 2014 president, John Smyth, presided over the Mardi Gras-themed event and presented the history of the club.The planning for Vestavia Country Club, located atop Shades Mountain, began in 1948, … [Read more...]

Members and guests of the Charades Dance Club “Rocked Around the Clock” in their 1950s and 1960s attire on Feb. 15.Greeting guests as they arrived at the Mountain Book Club were hostess Carolyn Featheringill with Ivan Rich and Charades President Diane Weatherford with Allen.Anne Dawson was party chairman. Committee members were Pat Miree, Carole Ann Moorer, Pam … [Read more...]

About 1,000 guests turned out to support the Greater Birmingham Humane Society at a Mardi Gras-themed fundraiser in February.The Greater Birmingham Humane Society's third annual Jazz Cat Ball, presented by John 3:16, was held Feb. 22 at Old Car Heaven in Birmingham.Those attending danced to the music of Streetkar, sampled food from 12 Birmingham restaurants in a … [Read more...]

Camp Smile-A-Mile's 22nd annual Red Nose Ball was dedicated to the memory of Jennifer Harwell, a local artist who lost her battle with cancer last summer.Four of Camp SAM's young adult survivors and longtime campers were also honored at the Feb. 22 black-tie fundraiser at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center on Grandview Parkway in Birmingham.All 900 guests attending … [Read more...]

More than 700 people turned out the 10th annual A Night Under the Big Top fundraiser for Glenwood Autism and Behavioral Health Center.Glenwood's junior board hosted the event on Feb. 21 at The Club in Homewood.The event featured casino games, food, drinks and an extensive silent auction. Those attending also had a chance to visit the VIP room for bourbon … [Read more...]