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Hope Gala Goes Virtual to Share Stories of Five Cancer Survivors

Birmingham Hope Gala co-chairs Carey Wahlheim, left, and Kristen Ritter.

For the past 40 years, the American Cancer Society’s Alabama chapter has hosted its annual Birmingham Hope Gala in support of the organization’s mission to fund groundbreaking cancer research, support education and prevention efforts and provide patient support.

Before the pandemic effects, this year’s gala was scheduled to take place Aug. 21, organized by co-chairs Kristen Ritter and Carey Wahlheim

“Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event is going to look a bit different,” said Wahlheim.

Among the population of people at high risk of contracting the coronavirus are patients currently undergoing cancer treatments, who are immunocompromised.

“This fight against cancer is at risk of being affected by COVID-19,” Wahlheim said. “Cancer never stops, and neither do we.”

Wahlheim and Ritter noted that rather than hosting a gala, an online fundraising campaign has been established at acshopegala.swell.gives to champion this year’s theme “Pearls of Wisdom.”

Throughout the campaign, Ritter, Wahlheim and their fellow ACS Birmingham supporters will be highlighting the stories of five cancer survivors who also continue to support the efforts of the American Cancer Society.

On the site, each of this year’s honorees share “pearls of wisdom” from their personal experiences with cancer, through their relationship with cancer and their journey to survivorship.

The honorees include Mary Gene Boulware, 25-year breast cancer survivor; Donna Greene, 22-year breast cancer survivor; Val Holman, 16-year breast cancer survivor; Rosilyn Houston, 10-year thyroid cancer survivor; and DA Tynes, 20-year breast cancer survivor.

For more information and updates, visit acshopegala.swell.gives. —Emily Williams

Mary Gene Boulware

Donna Greene

Val Holman

Rosilyn Houston

DA Tynes

Thurs., Aug. 6

The Politics of Design

What: James Williams, design director at BMA, leads a discussion on how we communicate beyond the art in our galleries. He will examine the language of graphic design and the ways in which inherent biases can lead to miscommunication for a global audience. When: 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Birmingham Museum of Art Website: artsbma.org

Exceptional Foundation Participant Fashion Show

What: This socially distanced, mask inclusive fashion show celebrates the individuality and creativity of the exceptional participants at the Exceptional Foundation. When: 10 a.m.-noon Where: The Exceptional Foundation Website: exceptionalfoundation.org

Fri., Aug. 7

Virtual Heart of the House Gala

What: Ronald McDonald House Charities is changing its annual in-person gala to a virtual party, including a live-streamed party on Aug. 7 via Facebook and YouTube. Bid on silent auction items via mobile devices, beginning one week before the main event. Website: rmhca.org

Aug. 7,14 and 21

Free Friday Flicks

What: Grab a blanket, your family and friends and watch a free, familyfriendly movie. Aug. 7, Frozen II; Aug. 14, Aladdin (live action); Aug. 21, Sonic the Hedgehog When: 6:30-10 p.m. Where: Veterans Park Website: hooveral.org

Sat., Aug. 8

Crestline Tent Sale

What: Participating merchants will offer specials and discounts throughout the day. Shop safely by wearing a mask and social distancing. When: Check with individual merchants for sale operations Where: Crestline Village Website: mtnbrookchamber.org

Sidewalk Film Mix + Flix Fundraiser

What: Enjoy a virtual cocktail party with movie trivia and movie-themed cocktails. Order your cocktail kit online until Aug. 7. Kits contain enough ingredients to make one drink recipe for four. When and Where: Kit pickup, Aug. 6-7, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., and Aug. 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Sidewalk Film Center and Cinema; party, Aug. 8 at 5 p.m. on Facebook Live Website: “Sidewalk Film” Facebook page

Aug. 10-15

Be-You-tiful Birmingham

What: Join The Arc of Central Alabama in a virtual fashion show and silent auction fundraiser featuring models with intellectual and developmental disabilities. When: Aug. 10 at noon until Aug. 15 at 11:59 p.m. Website: “BeYoutiful BHM 2020” Facebook page

Thurs., Aug 13

Virtual Hands Up Together

What: Colat Jewish Family Services presents a virtual event honoring Marjorie Perlman to benefit CJFS and its mission to enrich life and support independence for older adults, regardless of ability to pay. When: 5:30-6 p.m. Website: cjfsbham.org

Fri., Aug 14

Tail-Waggin’ Takeout

What: Hand in Paw has changed its Picasso Pets to a date-night takeout, including an appetizer, bottle of wine, gourmet cookies for humans and dogs, a cocktail kit from Tito’s Handmade Vodka and entertainment. When: 5-7 p.m. Where: Hand in Paw parking lot Website: handinpaw.org

Aug. 14-31

Birmingham Restaraunt Week

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ART FROM THE HEART | AUG. 20-23

What: Studio by the Tracks hosts an online silent auction featuring hundreds of original artwork from its studio artists alongside donating artists from around the country. Items include paintings, jewelry ceramics and more. When: Bidding begins noon, Aug. 20; ending, 8 p.m. Aug. 23 Where: studiobythetracks/ artfromtheheart Website: studiobythetracks.org

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Next month, the Vestavia Hills Rotary Club will introduce a new fundraiser, Hike the Hill, designed to accommodate the pandemic-induced “new normal.”

Participants will have from Sept. 1 until Sept. 20 to “hike the hill,” an approximately 1.5-mile course that begins at Little Shades Creek Bridge on Morgan Road and continues past Vestavia Hills High School, ending at the cor- ner of Lime Rock Road and Panorama Drive. According to Vestavia Hills Rotary Club mem- Climb ber and Hike the Hill Chairperson Kent Howard, the race has Every been expanded over the course of 20 days to allow all participants to complete the course at their own pace, while also providing ample space to socially dis- tance. Longtime Vestavia Hills High School foot- ball coach Buddy Mountain Vestavia Hills Rotary Creates Hike the Hill Fundraiser to Support PTO and Club Programs Journal photo by Jordan Wald Anderson will be the offi- Discussing plans at the site of the inaugural Hike the Hill event last week were, from right: cial event starter. VHCS PTO President Kristin Tunnell; Vestavia Hills Rotary Club member and Hike the

Typically, the club Hill Chairperson Kent Howard; Rotarian and Vestavia Hills School Superintendent Todd spends much of the Freeman; and Vestavia Hills Rotary Club President Maury Wald. spring and summer pre- paring for their largest fundraiser of of great races in the area, and the idea George Gammill and Joe Perez. the year, Iron City Chef. That is an was stored away for another day. Howard noted that it was a com- Iron Chef-style event hosted in part- “The time seemed right to create a munity effort, with committee mem- nership with Jefferson State fun community activity for families bers’ families pitching in to help as Community College’s Culinary and and students that recognizes social well. Jordan’s wife, Ann, came up Hospitality Institute. distance and full of teaching moments with the event name and Wald’s

“Last year we held our 11th annual related to overcoming obstacles. Hike daughter, Eve Wald Byrne, a graphic ICC fundraiser and we had more peo- the Hill is the event that allows us to designer and graduate of Vestavia ple show up than ever before,” said expand our support beyond Rotary Hills High School, helped create the member Kent Howard. Upwards of legacy program to include other logo design. 400 people gathered at Holy Trinity Vestavia school programs, like the Funds raised will continue to ben- Cross Greek Orthodox Church for (Parent Teacher Organization),” efit the club’s existing initiatives, both that event. It was a plan they expected Howard said. international and local, but the spot- to revisit for the 2020 event, but then Beginning in April, the 2019 Iron light will be focused on celebrating COVID-19 struck. City Chef planning committee met and expanding VHCS PTO programs.

For years, when Howard drove up virtually weekly to plan what has It became increasingly clear that the very hill where the hike will take become Hike the Hill. Members of the PTO, like all of us, would be place, he pictured a potential fund- that committee are Gary Jordan, Ted looking at a new normal due to the raiser. He and other members Strong, Georgia Medori, Joe pandemic, Howard noted, with the reviewed the idea about seven or Strickland, Cristen Eustice, Steve possibility of some of their regular eight years ago, but there were a lot Odle, Maury Wald, Mona Fisher events and fundraisers being negative- ly impacted. When the Hike the Hill GETTING READY FOR A MOVE? committee reached out to fellow

CALL CLIMATE Rotarian and Vestavia Hills School STORAGE Superintendent Todd Freeman and FOR THE EASY BUTTON VHCS PTO President Kristin Tunnell, they received nothing but positive feedback. “The community is already jump- ing on board, signing up, and our business sponsors are stepping up, as PHASE II OPENING SOON in years past,” Howard said. “We believe Hike the Hill will become an

Store and Organize your things. Let us help you with storing your annual event to celebrate our schools, things before, during or after your move. You can rent your new unit completely online and we pratice social distancing. students and community.” Those interested in participating in Call us today to arrange Your New Space! the hike can register at vestaviarotary. (205) 307-0500 FREE 24 HOUR ACCESS • FREE WiFi FREE MOVE IN TRUCK • FREE LOCK & KEYS org and join their preferred school’s PTO Team. A portion of the registra- FIRST MONTH FREE! JUST MENTION THIS AD! tion fee will support the selected 720 MONTCLAIR ROAD PTO’s efforts to support student edu- cation that includes classroom grants.

What: Food and drink lovers with a taste for adventure can enjoy special lunch or dinner 2- and 3-course, prix-fixe menus. This year’s 18-day event offers dine-in, curbside, to-go and delivery options. Where and When: Check the website for participating merchants Website: bhamrestaruantweek.com

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Fri., Aug. 21

Clays 4 Kids

What: Enjoy a continental breakfast, lunch and a chance to win prizes at aTeam Ministries annual sporting clays tournament. This is a great event for the most advanced as well as the first-time shooter. When: 8 a.m., registration; 9 a.m., safety presentation, 9:30 a.m., clay shoot Where: Selwood Farm Website: ateamministries.org

Aug. 22 and 23

Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer

What: Heritage Archery Club and the BCRFA present a 3-D archery tournament to include a silent auction and prize drawings. Proceeds benefit research at the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center. When: 7 a.m. Where: Heritage Archery Club, Cullman Website: bcrfa.org

Aug. 24-30

Sidewalk Film Festival

What: This year’s festival will transition to a drive-in, providing this year’s attendees with a safe option to view the more than 150 features and short films set to screen. Each night will feature films on four different screens. When: Gates open, 6:30; films, 8 p.m. Where: The Grand River Drive-In at the Backyard of the Outlet Shops of Grand River, Leeds Website: sidewalkfest.com

Sat., Aug. 29

R(un) for One 5K

What: Lifeline presents its ninth annual 5K, where 100% of the proceeds benefit (un)adopted, Lifeline’s international orphan care ministry. This years run will highlight the country of Liberia. When: 8 a.m.-noon Where: Veterans Park Website: lifelinechild.org

Tailgate Challenge at Home

What: Enjoy a tailgate party in the comfort and safety of your own home while sharing the experience with family, friends and football fans from all over. Proceeds benefit The Bell Center’s mission to maximize the potential of children at risk for developmental delay. When: 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Website: thebellcenter.org

Childcare Resources Virtual Fairy Tale Ball

What: Dress in your Fairy Tale best and enjoy a live streamed DJ, meetn-greet with characters, a magic show, create a craft, Jedi Academy, children’s packets delivered by a Fairy Tale character and more. When: 5:30 p.m. Website: ccr-bhm.org

Journey of HOPE “At Home”

What: Share in an evening of inspiration, achievement and entertainment by coming together in a live-stream event honoring the staff and memory of Dr. Gary Edwards, United Abilitiy’s CEO of nearly 38 years. When: Stream begins, 6:30 p.m.; live program, 7 p.m. Website: unitedability.org

Sept. 3-Dec. 10

GriefShare

What: During this 14-week series, trained facilitators, who have experienced grief themselves, guide participants through and provide them with the tools and resources necessary to move forward. College age or older. When: Thursday nights, 7 p.m.-8:45 p.m., excluding Thanksgiving Where: Faith Presbyterian Church, lower level Website: griefshare.org/groups/63460

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