Brookdale Place Garden Homes residents and guests were entertained by "in house" talent at their annual dinner party held in the Gazebo room of Brookdale's administration building.New resident Trudi May, at the piano, accompanied her daughter, Darien Roche, on the flute in two selections. Steve Manley, son of Garden Homes chairman Sewell Manley, sang several songs and … [Read more...]
Samford Fraternity Hosts UCP
Pi Kappa Phi’s Alpha Eta chapter at Samford University hosted United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham at Samford’s April 9 baseball game against the University of Alabama at Birmingham.Pi Kappa Phi has worked with UCPGB previously through its Push America program. Push America is the fraternity’s philanthropy and was founded in 1977. The purpose of Push America is to … [Read more...]
Junior League Event Gets Kids Moving
The Junior League of Birmingham got kids moving and offered them guidance on staying healthy at an event last month.The organization held its third annual 5K for Kids and NOBESITY Expo on March 9.The community-wide event, including the 5K and a kids’ fun run, was sponsored by Princeton Baptist Medical Center and began at Legion Field.More than 100 adults and … [Read more...]
Women’s Fund Names Grant Recipients
The Women's Fund of Greater Birmingham has announced its latest grant winners, with eight nonprofit organizations receiving a total of $140,390 to improve women's economic security in the Birmingham area.This marks a 75 percent increase in the grants awarded by The Women's Fund last year.Balch and Bingham LLP hosted a ceremony on Jan. 15 to honor the grant … [Read more...]
Sunset in Miami
Fundraiser Brings Miami Fashions to HomewoodA one-of-kind charity fashion event combined the forces of Vestavia Hills salon owner and hairstylist Dona Bullock and 2012 Miss Alabama Anna Laura Bryan.Joelle Salon presented the event, Sunset in Miami, at The Hill in Homewood recently.Proceeds benefited Bryan’s charity, P.A.W.S. (People and Animals Working Side-by-Side) … [Read more...]