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OVER THE MOUNTAIN Journal
Thursday, March 7, 2013 • 23
Left: Lauren and Bill Edmundson. Above: Justin Gaffrey, artist in residence.
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Sweet Celebration in SoHo Raises Money for Wildlife Center
he Alabama Wildlife Center held its ninth annual Wild About Chocolate fundraiser on Feb. 9 at Rosewood Hall in SoHo Square. Guests enjoyed appetizers, chocolate desserts and complimentary wine, beer, soft drinks and coffee donated by local restaurants, caterers, bakeries and beverage distributors including Avo, Dram, Jackson’s Bar & Bistro, Ashley Mac’s Café and Catering, Royal Cup Coffee, Cabot Cheese, Ocean and 26, Catering by LaNetta, Nino’s Italian Restaurant, Rusty’s Bar-B-Q, Good People Brewing Company, Savoie Catering, Louise’s Cakes-N-Things, Yellow Bicycle Catering Company, Birmingham Coca-Cola Bottling Company and Edgar’s Bakery. Kaitlin McCulley, a reporter for CBS42, was emcee. Local veterinarians who have volunteered their services and donated medical supplies and equipment to the Alabama Wildlife Center were recognized and honored. They included Dr. David Friddle and Dr. Haley Burke from Alford Avenue Veterinary Clinic, Dr. Ed Murray from Coosa Valley Equine and Dr. Arthur Serwitz, Dr. Alvin Atlas and Dr. Christopher Campbell from Riverview Animal Hospital. Veterinarians also honored but not in attendance were Dr. E. F. Buchanan from Airport Veterinary Clinic and Dr. Susan R. Nelms and Dr. Jana Korsch-Dismukes from Alabama Veterinary. A “buy it now” silent auction, chaired by Gina Hinson with help from Katherine Klyce, offered a wide variety of items, including jewelry, original artwork, vacation packages, gift certificates to restaurants and shops and spa packages. Ken Jackson led the live auction, which featured the “Nest with Roses” acrylic sculpture by Justin Gaffrey. Gaffrey served as artist in residence for the evening, displaying an array
Ken and D.J. Boyd.
of artwork and demonstrating his technique of creating deeply textured, multidimensional paint sculpture. Funds raised at the event will support the Alabama Wildlife Center’s efforts to rescue and rehabilitate
orphaned and injured native birds. With baby bird season beginning in just a few weeks, proceeds will be used to provide for the intensive care and feedings of baby songbirds and raptors. ❖
Please join us for the Cordani Spring 2013 Trunk Show Wednesday, March 13th and Thursday, March 14th featuring shoes for immediate purchase. Register to win a free pair of Cordani shoes. Registration begins Wednesday, March 13th *Rules apply only at...