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CSG Sets Aside the Grief and Focuses on Support With Beach Party

Community Grief Support will be raising money to pay for its programs through a casual and festive beach party July 27, 5:30-8:30pm, at Vestavia Country Club.

The 20th annual fundraiser, Lift Your Spirits, will include silent and live auctions with international and domestic travel experiences, jewelry, artwork, shopping sprees, kids’ packages, dining experiences and other items. There will be lawn games, a DJ, dancing, a festive buffet and signature cocktails befitting a summer beach party.

The event is being sponsored by Dentons Sirote, Michael Hicks Services, Three Arbor Insurance, O’Neal Industries, Barbara Lummis/ARC Realty and Barlow Wealth Advisory Group.

For almost 30 years, Community Grief Support has provided free of charge individual, couples and family grief counseling; more than 20 loss-specific support groups annually in 11 communities; and grief education programs throughout the Greater Birmingham area.

“CGS’ mission is to improve the quality of life for bereaved adults who face the challenge of rebuilding their lives without their loved ones – finding hope, healing and even joy again,” a statement announcing the fundraiser read.

Tickets and tables at the event are being pre-sold through July 24 at communitygriefsupport.org/lys. You may also contact CGS with questions at 205870-8667.

Thurs., July 27

Top 50 Over 50 Gala

Positive Maturity’s annual list recognizing individuals 50 and older for their successes and/or lifetime achievements in their businesses, personal lives and civic engagement. Proceeds from this event will directly benefit the community through the programs of Positive Maturity, Inc. When: 6 p.m. Where: The Club

Fri., July 28

6th Grade Social

Join the Homewood Library in a social event exclusively for students who will be starting middle school. Registration is required.When: 6-8 p.m. Where: Homewood Public Library

Sat., July 29

Homewood Sidewalk Sale Merchants will line the sidewalks in front of their shops with merchandise discounted up to 75 percent. When: All day Where: Downtown Homewood

Alabama Law Enforcement Torch Run Golf Tournament

Cornhole Crazy

Vestavia Rotarians Look for Best Teams to Send to Statewide Tournament

If you’re good at tossing a square bag into a round hole, you might be interested in an upcoming Cornhole Competition.

The Vestavia Hills Rotary Clubs are hosting the communitywide event Aug. 5 at the Vestavia City Center to select two teams to represent Vestavia Hills in a statewide competition against 53 other Rotary Club Communities across central and north Alabama.

Teams are made up of two people. The Top 2 teams with the most total donations over $200 from their fans, family and friends will be recognized and rewarded with a Tailgate Package from Vestavia Hills restaurants, including Taco Mama and Davenport’s Pizza Palace.

Go to vestaviarotary.org for more information, including how to reserve your team for $50 in the 32-team bracket and support your team with a donation.

The event raised more than $13,000 last year.

The Statewide Rotary Competition will be Aug. 19 at Otey’s in Crestline Village during the Boiling N’ Bragging Tailgate event.

Proceeds from Vestavia Hills Rotary Cornhole Competition this year will support Vestavia Hills first responders; Vestavia Hills schools; student scholarships; math, debate and robotics teams; and Children’s of Alabama Critical Care Transport Team.

The 15th annual tournament to benefit Special Olympics is a four-person best shot (scramble). When: 10:30 a.m. Where: Robert Trent Jones, Oxmoor Valley

GBHS Alumni Reunion

This will be a fantastic family-friendly celebration for those who have adopted a pet or are thinking of adopting from GBHS and all animal lovers. When: Noon - 4 pm. Where: Cahaba Brewing

Mason Music Fest

The 11th Mason Music Fest offers performances by national, regional and local musicians, food, drinks and lots of fun as it raises funds for the Mason Music Foundation. When: Begins at 1 p.m. Where: Avondale Brewing Company

Tues., Aug. 1

Water Play Day!

What better way to mark the last week of the Summer Reading Program than with an inflatable water slide, mini pools and cool treats to celebrate?

The Homewood Library is offering this event for children in fifth grade and younger. When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Where: Homewood Library Parking Lot

Aug. 3-6

Disney’s Descendants the Musical

Based on the popular Disney Channel original movies, “Disney’s Descendants: The Musical” is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films. When: Showtimes vary Where: Virginia Samford Theatre

Sat., Aug. 5

Magic City Carnival

Carnival games, fair foods, drinks, music, a silent auction and activities for children and pets are planned for the first Magic City Carnival. Admission is free to the event, a fundraiser for Pathways, which supports homeless women and children. It’s presented by the Pathways Junior Board. When: 5-8 p.m. Where: Cahaba Brewing Co.

Vestavia Hill’s Hollifield Earns Eagle Scout Status

Hamp Hollifield achieved the rank of Eagle Scout on March 9, 2023.