Category Archives: yp

Ronald McDonald House Charity Poker Tournament, B&A Warehouse

Posted on July 11, 2007 | Leave a comment

The Ronald McDonald House of Central Alabama will be holding this fundraiser on July 17, beginning at 6p.m. at B&A Warehouse. The buy-in is $60 and it gives you the chance to win several prizes including

  • a 2-night stay at Bally’s in Tunica
  • 4 rounds of golf at Limestone Springs
  • Restaurant gift certificates
  • 2 tickets to Barber Motorsports Rolex Classic

  You can register at the tournament from 6 – 6:30 p.m. Organizers are suggesting to pre-register to guarantee a spot.

You can either pre-register by phone or e-mail. To register by phone please call Kristy Jaska at (205) 212-7263. You can also email them at rmhcharitypoker@yahoo.com. For more info visit their Myspace profile: www.myspace.com/rmhcharitypoker.com.

Leave a comment

Posted in 35223, Alabama, Birmingham, Community, Events, Timetable, yp

YP Expo 2007: A success

Posted on June 22, 2007 | Leave a comment

 YP Expo crowd

More than 500 people, young and old, attended the first annual YP Expo last night at the Innovation Depot. The event was organized by members of the 25 organizations that took part in the event. Continue reading →

Leave a comment

Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, Citywide, Events, Regionwide, update, yp

“What’s up tonight?” you ask… more than you think

Posted on June 21, 2007 | Leave a comment

Well, yes, there is the YP Expo… but there are two other events going on elsewhere in Birmingham that are worth mentioning as they give a glimpse into current activities and programs available in the metropolitan area: Continue reading →

Leave a comment

Posted in 35203, 35210, 35212, Birmingham, Business, Events, News, yp

YP Expo tomorrow night!

Posted on June 20, 2007 | Leave a comment

YP expoThis weekend will already be crazy with people racing to the courthouse and enjoying their art on the rocks.

20+ organizations are hoping that you’ll come out and learn more about them to start it off right at the YP Expo while checking out one of the newest renovations in the city center.

In the process, it’s also hoped that those in attendance will get to learn more about how many others are just like them, young, active and ready to make a positive change in our community. Continue reading →

Leave a comment

Posted in 35203, Birmingham, Events, yp

YP Expo @ Innovation Depot

Posted on June 20, 2007 | Leave a comment

More than 20 organizations are taking part in the first ever YP expo (webpage for event), an opportunity for our region’s young professional community to find out all of the different ways to get involved in our community. It also provides an opportunity for people to see the amount that these individuals care about making their city better than ever. The new event will take place in the city’s new Innovation Depot, the former Sears building. Music for the evening will be provided by The Spots.

It’s free to attend, but so they have an idea of how many to expect, RSVP to http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/alison516@aol.com/YPExpo or send an e-mail to Alison Howell of the Regional Chamber of Commerce. It’s a great way to start what promises to be a busy weekend.

Leave a comment

Posted in 35203, Alabama, Birmingham, Events, Timetable, yp

The Art of Collecting, Hawthorn Gallery

Posted on May 30, 2007 | Leave a comment

The Junior Patrons of the Birmingham Museum of Art are presenting this opportunity for everyone to learn more about the art of collecting.

Alan Bamberger is a San Fransisco-based art consultant and appraiser who specializes in all aspects of acquiring original works of art. He will provide a 101 session on collecting and give advice on starting a collection at all price points.

This FREE event will be held at Hawthorn Gallery ,located at 2017 3rd Avenue North (directions), one of several businesses that are either new or that have relocated to 3rd Avenue North in the city’s Central City Neighborhood.

If you have additional questions, please contact Sundi Foster @ sfoster@artsbma.org or 205.254.2566, ext. 4224
 

Leave a comment

Posted in 35203, Art, Birmingham, Timetable, yp

YP Expo announced for June 21

Posted on May 9, 2007 | 1 comment

The YP Roundtable that has been meeting for the last few months has announced their first joint event – an expo showcasing the organizations available for YPs in the greater Birmingham area. The expo will take place on the evening of June 21 as one of the first after hours events at the recently opened Innovation Depot. The expo is resulting from meetings that have taken place among the leadership of several organizations since last fall. Continue reading →

1 Comment

Posted in 35203, News, yp