A nonprofit agency dedicated to improving literacy commemorated its 20th anniversary on Feb. 20 at The Club in Homewood.Better Basics, which provides school-day, after school and summer reading programs for at-risk children, marked the milestone with the Celebrate 20 in '14 dinner.Almost 400 people attended the event which honored the people, agencies, corporations … [Read more...]

Members of the Ballerina Club gathered at the Country Club of Birmingham on Valentine's Day for the group's annual ball.The 68th Ballerina Club Ball featured dinner and dancing in the East Room to the music of the Edd Jones Orchestra on Feb. 14.Sharron Thomas was the ball chairman. Committee members were Patsy Straka, Tricia Mitchell and Drucilla Rochester.The … [Read more...]

The Hoover Service Club held its second Hearts and Harmony Gala on Friday, Feb. 14 at the Embassy Suites in Hoover.The ballroom was aglow with flickering candles and centerpieces of tulips and roses as guests arrived for the event that helps community charities and provides scholarships for students in Hoover City Schools.The event started with a "meet and greet" … [Read more...]

Those attending this year's Riverchase Loves Artists art show were able to check out both new and returning favorite artists while raising money to support local charities.The eighth annual show was held at the Riverchase Country Club on Feb. 8.Proceeds will benefit Alzheimer's of Central Alabama, the Exceptional Foundation and the Amelia Center. The event is … [Read more...]

The Lovelady Center hosted a Valentine's Day-themed fundraiser in February.The First Love event was held Feb. 8 at The Club in Homewood.The host committee included Shannon and Bill Blount, Beverly and John McNeil, Frances Blount, Judy and Jim Carns, Bonnie and Bill Powell, Ann and Greg Giles and Betts and Felix Drennen.Guests had the opportunity to meet authors … [Read more...]