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A Basket of Goodies Pick Up a Picnic at LDEI Birmingham’s Oct. 18 Fundraiser

By Donna Cornelius

Les Dames d’Escoffier International’s Birmingham chapter, an organization of more than 70 female leaders in food, beverage and hospitality arts, has scheduled its 2020 fundraiser for Oct. 18.

LDEI Birmingham usually hosts a big, in-person party called Southern Soirée, but this year’s fundraiser will look and feel different because of coronavirus precautions. The chapter is hosting Champagne & Fried Chicken, a drive-thru event at which patrons can pick up a picnic dinner basket for two that will be filled with food, a bottle of champagne and some fun extras.

Optional craft cocktails created by two of Birmingham’s premiere cocktail makers – Rachael Roberts of Atomic Lounge and Laura Newman of Queens Park – can be purchased separately.

“This year’s fundraiser dinner again promises Southern fare with a French twist in a unique curbside experience,” said Dame Kathy G. Mezrano, president of the Birmingham LDEI chapter and chair of Champagne & Fried Chicken.

A virtual store of specialty items will include art, books, a three-day juice cleanse from Farm Bowl + Juice Co., virtual cooking classes, wine tastings, and dame-led experiences similar to those that have been part of the fundraiser’s silent auctions in previous years. A new feature this year is a raffle. Two packages each will include 12 $100 gift cards from restaurants around the city, including OvenBird, Satterfield’s, El ZunZún, Gianmarco’s, The Bright Star, Hot Photo courtesy Les Dames d’Escoffier and Hot Fish Club and other restaurants. Each ticket is $25.

Event tickets, raffle tickets, specialty items and cocktail add-ons are available for purchase online at ldeibirmingham.org.

Additionally, the first 100 cars in line to pick up their baskets will be treated to an extra: a bag of Naughty But Nice Kettle Corn, which specializes in small-batch, artisan-style sweet and salty kettle popped corn. The company’s owner, Tanesha Sims-Summers, received LDEI Birmingham’s Entrepreneur Award two years ago.

One important thing remains the same – net proceeds will support LDEI’s work to lift up Alabama women of all ages. Since the group

holders can drive through the Market at Pepper Place, 28th Street and Second Avenue South in Birmingham, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $150 for a basket that serves two people.

The menu includes:

• Southern fried chicken. • New potato salad with shallot vinaigrette and fresh herbs, prepared by Dame Kathy G. Mezrano of Kathy G Kathy G. Mezrano is president of LDEI’s & Co. Birmingham chapter and chair of the organization’s • Kale salad with Champagne & Fried Chicken fundraiser. Snow’s Bend organic fall vegetables and dried started its scholarship and grant profruits, prepared by gram four years ago, nearly $60,000 Dame Ashley McMakin of Ashley has been awarded to women across Mac’s using produce from Dame the state pursuing a wide variety of Margaret Ann Snow of Snow’s Bend food-related and culinary-related Farm and Southern Organics. careers. • Corn muffins, prepared by Dame

Those women include students Brittany Cheatham, pastry chef of attending four-year universities or Satterfield’s. community colleges, high school • Biscuits, prepared by Dame students involved in the ProStart Jennifer Yarbrough of Crestline Bagel program, and female entrepreneurs Co. who are building their businesses. • Fresh pear and cheese. Money also is awarded to local non• French sable cookies, prepared profits making a difference in the by Dame Becky Satterfield of community. Satterfield’s and El ZunZún.

For the Oct. 18 event, ticket• Vegetarian baskets are available.

Through Oct. 4

Cahaba River Fry Down

What: This year’s event is free and going viral. Teams can enter their favorite fish and side dish recipes and compete by demonstrating via video. Enjoy featured performers, fishing tips and adventure videos. Receive a complimentary Fry-Down Cookbook with a donation. Website: cahabariversociety.org

Through Oct. 31

Pumpkin and Mum Sale

What: Sims Gardens presents a fall fundraiser featuring pumpkins of all kinds, mums of many colors, pumpkins, crafts, a scarecrow trail and tricks and treats. Questions and preorders, simsgarden@homewoodal. net. When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: 913 Irving Road, Homewood Website: “Pumpkin and Mum Sale” Facebook page

Through Nov. 21

Fall into Science

What: Join McWane Science Center for holiday celebrations and special deals including the Corny Maze, Frankenstein’s Workshop, An Evening at Hogwarts, Spooky Science and more. When: Check the website for times. Where: McWane Science Center Website: mcwane.org

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English Village Fall Fling

What: Join the merchants of English Village for a night of shopping and more. Promotions will run through the weekend. When: 4-6 p.m. Where: “Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce” Facebook page

Stadium Trace Stroll

What: Enjoy specials on food and beverages and indulge in retail discounts while supporting the Hoover Parks and Recreation Foundation. Included will be give-aways, door prizes and more. When: 4-8 p.m. Where: Stadium Trace Village Website: “Stadium Trace Stroll” Facebook page

Oct. 1-29

Behind the Masks Art Show

What: Leading up to the 18th Dia de los Muertos Festival at Pepper Place Nov.1-7, Bare Hands Inc. presents a showing of the Day of the Dead Festival masks made by local artists. Masks will be for sale and proceeds benefit the festival. Where: Rojo Website: “Dia de los Muertos Alabama” Facebook page

Oct. 1-31

Virtual Pink Up the Pace

What: Join the Junior Board of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama in this month-long event featuring three running options: a time challenge; a distance challenge; and a 1-mile run, bike and scooter race for kids. Website: bcrfa.org

Step Up for Down Syndrome

What: This year’s virtual event features friendly competitions between local communities in our area and across the state. Register today to stay informed of all the events being hosted all month long. Deadline for ordering t-shirts is Oct. 4. Website: downsyndromealabama.org

Oct. 2-9

Tails Off the Trails

What: The Birmingham Zoo’s Junior Board presents a “wildly virtual” online auction in support of the Emergency Animal Fund. Bid at tails2020. givesmart.com until 8 p.m. on Oct. 9. Website: birminghamzoo.com

Sat., Oct. 3

Junk in Your Trunk Community Yard Sale

What: Free and open to the public, Camp Fletcher’s semi-annual yard sale features eager sellers willing to part with all kinds of unique items. When: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Camp Fletcher Website: campfire-al.org

Sun., Oct. 4

Birmingham Blooms

What: Birmingham Botanical Gardens hosts a private sunset picnic supper in appreciation of its individual and corporate sponsors featuring special guests James Farmer and Mark D. Sikes signing copies of their latest books. When: 5-7 p.m.; book signings, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Where: Dunn Formal Rose Garden and Hill Garden Website: bbgardens.org

Cahabaque

What: Cahaba Brewing Company and Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama hosts a barbecue cookoff with proceeds benefiting BCRFA. When: 1-5 p.m. Where: Cahaba Brewing Company Website: “8th Annual CahabaQue” Facebook page

Thurs., Oct. 8

Tacos for Trinity

What: Support Trinity Counseling with an all-virtual event including an online silent auction and inspiring speakers. Proceeds benefit Trinity and its mission to provide muchneeded mental health services to the community. When: Check the website for updates.Website: trinitycounselingbham.org

Taste of Hoover

What: Enjoy an autumn evening strolling through the gardens and sampling delicious dishes from some of Hoover’s best restaurants, caterers and more. Taste international wines and local beers while listening to live entertainment. When: 5-8 p.m. Where: Aldridge Gardens Website: aldridgegardens.com

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When life hands Magic Moments “I think it is something that, year end at Children’s Harbor at Lake a pandemic, it makes lemonade. after year, you will see really Martin.

As the only wish-granting organiexpand,” she said. “This year we are “We pushed it to Halloween and zation dedicated solely to children in only doing it in the Over the now I’ve had to make that hard deci

Alabama, the need for magic Mountain area. It’s only because of sion that we just can’t take 200 people moments has not lessened in the times the time factor.” to the lake,” she said. of COVID-19. “We have not missed a beat,” she said. “We have gotten very creative.” The latest creation is a new annual fall fundraiser “You’ve Been Booed.” Inspired by a similar fundraiser in Atlanta, Executive Director Sandy Naramore, Director of Development The signs have sold so well that Naramore had to go back and order 100 more. “Next year, we will focus on the Mobile-area, then Montgomery and eventually we’ll go statewide,” she said. Naramore said the group’s goal Photo courtesy Courtney Carson Instead, on Halloween Day, they will host a virtual camp in their Halloween costumes with live video streams of activities, including carving pumpkins and making cookies. Similarly, the organization’s annu al Breakfast with Santa in Birmingham and Mobile will be

Robin Kidd and the crew have pulled this year is to make moments for 100 Promoting Magic Moments new fall fundraiser “You’ve Been Booed!” are going virtual. together the fundraiser in a matter of children, “so I’ve got to make sure we Central Alabama Regional Director Courtney Carson and her daughter Ellis. In terms of fundraising, early fall months. have the money for them.” typically is packed with planning and

Folks can buy signs online through Applications for Magic Moments “The most fun reveals that we Naramore said. “They had the car all events, including two clay shoots and

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JHM Rescue Run 5K

What: Enjoy a run culminating in a block party including live music, complimentary food, beverages, a kid’s zone, appearances by Big Al, Aubie and more. A portion of the proceeds go to the Jimmie Hale Mission. When: 6:30 a.m. registration; 8 a.m. run Where: 29th Ave. South, near Dave’s Pizza, Homewood Website: “Jimmie Hale Mission Rescue Run 5K” Facebook page

Running for the Bulls 5K, Fun Run

What: Bama Bully Rescue and Red Mountain Park hosts a family friendly event to raise money for Bama Bully Rescue and its mission to rescue bully breeds from shelters, promote spay/ neuter and educate the public about the true nature of bully breed dogs. When: 7:30-11 a.m. Where: Red Mountain Park Website: “Running for the Bulls 5K & Fun Run” Facebook page

C. Molton Williams Memorial Swing for Kids Golf Tournament

What: Enjoy lunch, giveaways and a competitive tournament followed by a social. Proceeds benefit Cornerstone Schools of Alabama. When: 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Where: Old Overton Club Website: csalabama.org

Oct. 14-25

Shop Save & Share 2020

What: Junior League of Birmingham presents a 12-day event allowing patrons to receive 20% off at over 250 participating businesses with the purchase of a $40 card. All proceeds benefit the lives of Birmingham women and children. Website: shopsaveandshare.net

Thurs., Oct. 15

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Light the Night

What: Bring light to the darkness of

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“It will be run 100% through the city of Homewood,” Naramore said. “Instead of having a full marathon, we’re only doing a half marathon and we’re doing a 5K.

“The precautions and protocols that are in place are unbelievable,” Naramore said.

The runners will take off in smaller groups and will be given masks that they can choose to wear while running. They also will be given a new mask at the finish line.

There won’t be an after party, but Jim ’N Nicks will be providing a sack lunch.

cancer by honoring and remembering those touched by cancer by rallying virtually as a community in support of LLS’s mission of funding research to find a cure for blood cancers. Website: lightthenight.org

Oct. 15-25

The Fantasticks

What: Virginia Samford Theatre presents a gem of the American musical theatre. When: ThursdaysSaturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. Where: VST Mainstage Website: virginiasamfordtheatre.org

Oct. 16-18

“At Home”

What: Alabama Ballet will open its season with an in-studio performance which will be live-streamed as well as performed outdoors at Avondale Brewery. When: Oct. 16 and 17, live stream from Alabama Ballet; Live performance at Avondale Brewery, 2:30 p.m. Website: alabamaballet.org Enjoying last year’s Trick or Trot, from left, Rodrigo and Alejandra Velasco, Jeff Knox, Myrna Rodriguez, Abby Knowling and John Reagan.

TRICK OR TROT 5K | SAT., OCT. 17

What: Kid One Transport hosts a 5K and costume contest to benefit its mission to transport children and expectant mothers to necessary health care services. When: 7 a.m. Costume Contest; 8 a.m. 5K start Where: Back Forty Brewing Website: “Trick or Trot 5K” Facebook page or kidone.org

“The runners always get a mimosa,” Naramore said. “They will have a Tito’s Vodka miniature and a can of lemonade and a sack lunch. We don’t touch anything.”

Coca-Cola has even provided Disani water bottles for the water stations so runners can simply pick up a bottle on their own.

The race will start and finish in the Macy’s parking lot at Brookwood Village and there will be no spectators.

There will be some cheering. There will be about 10 Magic Moments children positioned at mile markers along the route to root for the runners.

The organization is accommodating this year’s circumstances in other ways, too. H&M Golf Cart Sales in Fairhope donated a “street legal” golf cart. And so the thought was, when life gives you a golf cart, create the first annual Golf Cart Drawdown.

Only 200 raffle tickets will be sold for $100 each, and a drawing will take place virtually on Oct. 21.

Tickets can be purchased on the donation page, at magicmoments.org/ volunteer/give; write in the memo box that the donation is for a Golf Cart Drawdown ticket.

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Show Up for the No-Show Ball and Make a Meal with James Beard Award Winner

For the first time in its 14-year history, the UAB School of Nursing’s annual No-Show Ball is asking people to show up – but only on their computer screens.

The annual fundraising event is put on by the school’s junior board of visitors, and all proceeds benefit the board’s endowed nursing scholarship. Previous events also have supported the expansion of the nursing school’s simulation space, where students receive hands-on experience through the use of lifelike manikins and simulated care scenarios.

In years past, the No-Show Ball has included meal totes delivered straight to participants’ doors. But to promote social distancing and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is moving online for 2020.

“The No-Show Ball is such a popular event every year because it allows individuals to support nursing education and scholarships and enjoy a tasty dinner, all without leaving the comfort of their homes,” said Jamie Dabal, junior board of visitors chairwoman. “We wanted to carry that spirit into 2020 with a fun twist. This year, we have partnered with chef Chris Hastings, who created a special menu and will host a live cooking demonstration and Q&A session for No-Show supporters.”

Hastings is the chef and co-owner of Birmingham’s OvenBird and the award-winning Hot and Hot Fish Club, alongside his wife, Idie Hastings. As a two-time finalist for the James Beard Award and 2012 recipient of the Best Chef in the South award, Hastings is nationally recognized for his innovative menus and passion for cooking.

As part of the 14th annual No-Show Ball, Hastings has created a custom menu and recommended wine pairings. There are two ticket options available this year, and both options include a one-hour, virtual cooking class with Hastings, stepby-step coaching, a printable recipe and recording of the cooking class to recreate the meal over and over again.

With the $100 ticket option, No-Show Ball supporters will also receive a shopping list for Hastings’ menu, as well as recommended wine pairings.

The $150 option will include a fresh ingredient kit that serves four and includes the main meal ingredients, salad, dessert and wine.

Individuals will be able to pick up their fresh ingredients box at Hot and Hot Fish Club on Nov. 15.

Journal file photo by Jordan Wald Chef Chris Hastings, above with wife Idie, has created a special menu and will host a live cooking demonstration and Q&A session for No-Show supporters. Below, Jamie Dabal, is this year junior board of visitors chairwoman.

The live event will be held that day starting at 5 p.m., at which time Hastings will walk participants

Photo courtesy Children’s of Alabama through a cooking demonstration and answer questions.

“COVID-19 has encouraged us all to come together in new and innovative ways, and it has opened new opportunities for community as well,” Hastings said. “Whether people choose to cook along or just kick back and enjoy a glass of wine, I’m excited to be able to partner with the UAB School of Nursing to provide a great meal and a fun night and to support nursing education in the process.”

Tickets for the No Show Ball are available to order online at uab.edu/ noshowball. —Virginia Martin

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