Category Archives: Fundraiser

4th Annual Great Garage Sale, Birmingham Central Library

Posted on September 18, 2007 | Leave a comment

We all know the downtown library, 2100 Park Place, is a great place for the WiFi and to score books. But Friday, Sept. 21, it will be a great place to find bargains on baby items, children’s clothes and toys, kitchen and household items, furniture, electronics, jewelry and more. They will also have cookies, soft drinks and fresh-popped popcorn on hand. Happy bargain hunting!

Random Shots: Loose change benefits area charities

Posted on September 17, 2007 | 4 comments

Jake John And Emily Wittig At Bandit Bash 2007

Jake, John, and Emily Wittig all served as 2007 Change Bandits in support of Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network.

These three dynamic youth saved more than $1,200 over the past year in change to support Children’s Hospital. More than $8,000 in change and more than $75,000 in cash and credit pledges were colleceted during last week’s 3-day radiothon broadcast on Magic 96.5 and 103.7 The Q.

Photo credit: Bob Farley/f8photo

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Posted in 35223, Alabama, Birmingham, Events, Fundraiser, Medical, Take a moment

Tomorrow’s the day Jeremy hits 1,000,000!

Posted on September 13, 2007 | 3 comments

Jeremy Harper - Myspace.com Jeremy’s almost there! He predicts that tomorrow at approximately 6:30 p.m. he will have completed the Millioncount. This has been an interesting event to say the least and according to the website, the fun’s just beginning.

Plans call for him to join the festivities at The Barking Kudu after getting a few moments of down time with a weekend of fun and activities for all to follow. Then, after a longer break, The Harper Show begins on StreamedOut.com…

Click here to read it from the man’s mouth (or hands as the case may be).

And congratulations early, Jeremy.

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“Celebration of Mothers and Daughters,” Workplay

Posted on September 8, 2007 | Leave a comment

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Start it off right by joining the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama for its third annual “Celebration of Mothers and Daughters” concert Tuesday, Oct. 2, at Workplay Theater. Don’t let the name fool you, it’s not just for women. Everyone is welcome. The event features award-winning Alabama singer-songwriter Mae Robertson along with Birmingham guitarist Jim Ohlschmidt. The night starts off with a cocktail reception in the bar from 5:30-6:30 p.m with hors d’oeuvres by The Fish Market. The event is sponsored by Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell and Berkowitz, PC. All proceeds will be donated to the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center to fund labs and research. For more information, call (205) 871-4653 or (205) 996-5463.

Cost: Tickets are $50 each and 100% tax deductible. Limited seating.

Ride for Kids, Pelham Civic Complex

Posted on September 5, 2007 | Leave a comment

Here’s a call for area bikers to get their motorcycle motors running for a good cause. The annual nationwide Ride for Kids raises monies for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. The PBTF is working to find the cause and cure for childhood brain tumors. Locally, the ride will leave from the Pelham Civic Complex at 10:30 a.m. and will end at Barber Motorsports Park near Leeds. Registration starts at 8 a.m.

Cost: $35 per rider.

The Launch Party: The “Cause” Recap

Posted on August 30, 2007 | 14 comments

Talking At The Launch Party

Approximately 100 people came out to The Bottletree last night to celebrate the launch of this very website. We’d like to take a second to thank all of you that came out and those that sent along well wishes. We’ve already posted information about the door prize winners. Now we have to make sure that people find out about the other purpose of the event.

Continue reading →

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Posted in 35222, Alabama, Birmingham, Events, Fundraiser, The Terminal, update

Out of the Darkness Community Walk, Heardmont Park

Posted on August 28, 2007 | 6 comments

According of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) website, every 16 minutes someone dies by suicide. You can help the AFSP raise money for research and education programs to prevent suicide by participating in the local Out of the Darkness Community Walk, one of several across the country.

The walk will be held Saturday, Sept. 29, at Heardmont Park, 5458 Cahaba Valley Road. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the walk begins at 9 a.m. The walk is approximately 5 miles long. Find more information on the Out of the Darkness website. As stated on the site, there is no registration fee and no minimum amount of money that you must raise to participate. You can sign up here.

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Posted in Community, Events, Fundraiser, Timetable