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LET’S DANCE

Exceptional Foundation Participants Celebrate Prom at The Club

Anthony Moseley and Morgan Shockley. Lauren and Alex Hammonds.

The Junior League of Birmingham hosted its 18th annual Prom Night at The Club on May 18 for participants at The Exceptional Foundation.

“This is an event that our members look forward to all year, and each year is more special than the last,” said Robbie Lee, The Exceptional Foundation’s public relations director. “Many of our participants may not have had the opportunity to attend their high school prom, so hosting this event is one of our greatest joys as an organization.”

Participants were transported to the ocean floor with the evening’s theme, Under the Sea. While masks were required, attendees were treated to a seated dinner and dancing to music performed by the band Livewire.

Prom is one of several Exceptional Foundation dance events that the JLB assists with throughout the year. The JLB has partnered with The Exceptional Foundation for 18 years, making it one of the League’s longeststanding projects. The JLB’s work with the foundation focuses on its enrichment activities.

“At The Exceptional Foundation, we’re so blessed to have the Junior League of Birmingham’s support not only with our Prom event, but in several events throughout the year,” President and CEO Tricia Kirk said. “They have a tangible passion for our mission, and their work for us over the years has had an indescribable impact on our organization.”

The JLB’s volunteers set up the Prom, and, in a typical year, also assist during the event. This year’s COVID-19 restrictions prevented JLB members from attending and from hosting the Pretty at the Prom, at which foundation participants have their hair and makeup done by JLB volunteers.

“We’ve worked with The Exceptional Foundation for many years, and the work they do, such as holding events like Prom, is truly incredible,” said Toni Leeth, JLB president. “Seeing the joy on the faces of The Exceptional Foundation’s members at this event never gets old for us.” ❖

From left, Junior League of Birmingham members and volunteers Brittany Norman and Rebecca Beers with Exceptional Foundation President and CEO Tricia Kirk and Vice President of Operations Ginny Bastar.

Participants were transported to the ocean floor with the evening’s theme, Under the Sea.

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A Barking Good Time Do Dah Day Moves to Cahaba Brewing, Raises Funds to Support Animals

Cahaba Brewing Company went to the dogs May 15 for the return of the annual Do Dah Day Parade and Festival.

It was the first year the event has been hosted at Cahaba; the typical festival location at Highland Park was unavailable due to COVID-19 restrictions.

A reverse parade replaced the annual Do Dah Dah parade, with stationary floats lined up along 3rd Avenue by Cahaba Brewing as visitors walked through.

The musical lineup included Drew Young Thomas Band, Cam and His Dam Jam Band, DJ CJ The Sticman and Murph Band.

Founded in 1979, Do Dah Dah raises funds to support animals in Birmingham and Jefferson County.

The proceeds from this year’s festival will benefit the Friends of Cats and Dogs Foundation and the Greater Birmingham Humane Society. ❖

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From left, Lucianne Pugh, Mary Jean Myers, Jean Hendrickson, Becky Keyes, Amy Tully, Lynda Whitney, Judy Long and Nancy Journal photos by Jordan WaldMorrow. Cookie Logan, Audrey Lindquist, Vicki Drummond and Beverly Phillips. Marsha Duell, Jan Smith and Amanda Adams.

An Historic Year

Antiquarian Society Installs New Officers at Spring Luncheon

The Antiquarian Society of Birmingham ended the year with an installation of officers followed by a luncheon at the Country Club of Birmingham.

Spring flowers arranged by Nancy Jones and Kay Clark centered each table, along with an elegant arrangement on a silver stand highlighting the speaker’s podium. Before the meeting, Anna Williams performed music for the group.

This year’s president, Becky Keyes, deftly guided the society through the uncertainties of the past year. As her last duty, Keyes passed the gavel to the 2021-22 president, Amy Tully.

Executive board members installed by Judith Hand are Nancy Morrow, first vice president; Lucianne Pugh, second vice president; Mary Jean Myers, corresponding secretary; Lynda Whitney, recording secretary; Judy Long, treasurer; Jean Hendrickson, historian; Becky Keyes, past president.

Society members attending the event were Annie Green, Jane Ellis, Marjorie Forney, Linda Stewart, Nan Teninbaum, Laura Wallace, Elouise Williams, Lucy Richardson, Janet Krueger, Nancy Skinner, Kirk Cater, Jan Smith, Susan Dasher, Redonda Broom, Susan Bell, Sandra Holley, Dottie Hoover, Diana Turnipseed, Beverly Phillips, Audrey Lindquist, Carla Roberson, Donald Roth, Rebecca Taylor, Nancy Terrell, Barbara Klyce, Helen Pittman and Barbara Wall.

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Others at the installation and luncheon were Liz Warren, Carolyn Drennan, Terri Lyon, Janeal Shannon, Marsha Duell, Cookie Logan, Phyllis Russell, Lynda Robertson, Rhetta Tatum, Sara Jackson, Annalisa Jager, Betty Northen, Kathryn Porter, Elaine Clark, Cece Dillard, Mandy Adams, Claire Goodhew, Carole Thomas, Natasha Randolph, Elizabeth Wallace, Emily Blount, Joann Fox, Lynda Crockett, Vickie Drummond, Ann Sanders, Alice Turk, Anne Lamkin, Tainey Marcoux, Margie Preston, Elizabeth Koleszar, Gina Martin, Martha Lee Culp, Fran Fendley and Anne Gibbons.

The Antiquarian Society of Birmingham was formed in November 1944, devoted to the study and preservation of antiques. The society held the first antiques show in Birmingham at Boutwell Auditorium. Proceeds of the show were given to Arlington Historic House to restore the Plantation Kitchen. The society continues its support of Arlington. ❖

Vestavia Beautification Members Strut on the Catwalk During Dogwood Luncheon

Fashion was on the menu as the Vestavia Hills Beautification Board hosted its annual Dogwood Luncheon on May 12 at Vestavia Country Club.

Members took to the catwalk to present new spring fashions from local stores, including Clotheshorse, Dirty Hippie, Fun Stuff, Gigi’s, Mia Moda Boutique, Cradle + Bee, Monograms Plus, Ryan Reeve, Serendipity Boutique, The Lili Pad and Manhattan South. In addition, attendees were treated to a seated lunch and a silent auction.

The event was a part of the organization’s annual Dogwood Festival celebrations, which also include an annual yard judging in April. ❖

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Springing Forward

Hoover Service Club Hosts Hearts and Harmony Spring Fundraiser

Members of the Hoover Service Club gathered at Aldridge Gardens’ Pavilion on May 5 for its Hearts in Harmony Springing Forward Fundraiser.

The festivities began with a lunch featuring a Southern apple salad, freshly baked rolls, stuffed chicken with a lemon cream sauce, succotash salad with stuffed Roma tomatoes, warm rosemary potato salad and lemon ice box pie.

After lunch, acclaimed storyteller Dolores Hydock performed, and a silent auction raised funds for the organization’s mission to support the community and provide scholarships to local high school seniors. ❖

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