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A MAGICAL TIME

Childcare Resources’ Fairy Tale Ball Raises Money for Early Learning

While attendance was limited because of COVID, no magic was spared as Childcare Resources presented its annual family-friendly fundraiser.

The annual Fairy Tale Ball was hosted Aug. 28 at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham–The Wynfrey Hotel.

Kids in attendance were encouraged to don costumes inspired by their favorite fairy tale characters as they participated in character meet and greets and interactive activities.

In addition, a silent auction was featured along with live music.

Funds raised will help further the organization’s mission to create quality early learning opportunities and a strong academic start for young children across central Alabama. ❖

Timothy Emahiser, Donnie Willis and Danny Willis. Amy Hagedorn and Sarah Willis.

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At the 20th annual Picasso Pets gala, presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Hand in Paw supporters raised more than $200,000 to help the nonprofit carry out its mission to improve human health and well-being through animal-assisted therapy.

Picasso Pets is Hand in Paw’s largest single source of revenue and ensures that its in-person and virtual services can be delivered free of charge.

The gala took place Aug. 14 at The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook. According to event officials, efforts were made to present a safe evening, with masks encouraged and only invited guests allowed to attend to keep the crowd small.

The organization celebrated 25 years of service to the community and the 20th anniversary of Picasso Pets.

The gala included a cocktail reception with philanthropic games, a live auction and a performance from the All in One band. Throughout the event, guests sipped on signature cocktails, met Hand in Paw Teams and listened to testimonials.

Dr. Jim and Katie Lasker presented the Tweety Lasker Award to Boys & Girls Clubs of West Alabama. The award is granted each year to an organization that partners with Hand in Paw.

One of the evening’s most anticipated moments was seeing the completed Picasso Pets paintings that were made by pets belonging to prominent members of the community with help from well-known local art-

Hand in Paw’s Picasso Pets Gala Raises More Than $200,000

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ists.

This year’s presenters included Don and Melanie Lewis, Abbie and Valerie Richenderfer, Dee Kennedy and CeCe Lacey Kennedy, Kristen McGee, Margaret and Conor Davis, and Emmett and Catherine McLean.

This year’s artists included Lila Graves, Liz Lane, John Lytle Wilson, Sarah Mason and Thomas Andrew.

“Diamonds are Furever” was the artistic theme for the night. The inspiration for the 2021 Face of Picasso Pets, Bristol Fulton, was in attendance with her family.

The Face of Picasso Pets was designed by local artist Becky Denny, who drew inspiration from the glamour of Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

Guests were encouraged to wear their sparkly jewelry with their glamorous Hollywood attire to match the theme. ❖

Dr. Jim and Katie Lasker presented the Tweety Lasker Award to Boys & Girls Clubs of West Alabama. The gala took place Aug. 14 at The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook. According to event officials, efforts were made to present a safe evening, with masks encouraged and only invited guests allowed to attend to keep the crowd small.

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Kiwanis Club Inducts New Members Into Birmingham Business Hall of Fame

As the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, the organization chose nine Birmingham business leaders to induct into its Birmingham Business Hall of Fame.

A ceremony was held Aug. 26 at The Harbert Center to honor Grayson Hall Jr., Regions Financial Corp.; John A. Hand, First National Bank of Birmingham; Elmer B. Harris, Alabama Power Co.; Dr. Basil I. Hirschowitz, UAB gastroenterology; Billy Charles Martin, Martin Advertising; William R. Pettiford, Alabama Penny Savings Bank; Dr. Shelley Stewart, o2ideas; and W. Edgar Welden Sr., Welden Field.

The private dinner was held for honorees and their families and was livestreamed on the club’s social media pages. ❖

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Samford Names Drayton Nabers and Lori L. Sullivan Learning for Life Honorees

Two Mountain Brook residents, Drayton Nabers and Lori L. Sullivan, were honored Aug. 25 by Samford University at the 2021 Learning for Life ceremony at Vestavia Country Club.

The Learning for Life Award, established in 2015 by Samford’s Orlean Beeson School of Education, honors outstanding education alumni who have made a significant impact in the lives of others.

Nabers is co-founder and chairman of The Hope Institute, and Sullivan retired two years ago after serving 40 years as an educator.

A 1962 graduate of Princeton University, Nabers earned his law degree from Yale University in 1965.

Before returning to Birmingham to practice, he was a law clerk to former Justice Hugo Black on the U.S. Supreme Court. He has been general counsel and chief executive officer of Protective Life Corp. and Alabama state finance director.

He served as chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court from 2004 until 2006. He also served Samford as director of the Frances Marlin Mann Center for Ethics and Leadership.

Nabers is the author of three books on ethics and leadership: “The Case for Character,” “The Hidden Key to Happiness” and “Priceless: A Life That Counts for Good.” He is an active member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Birmingham. He and his wife, Fairfax, have three children and seven grandchildren.

Sullivan earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in elementary education from Samford.

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