6 • Thursday, April 19, 2018
A New Route, But the Same Destination Smile-A-Mile Gears Up for Its Annual Biking Event, Ride of Love
2018
Plant Sale Jazz Hands Dwarf Fringe Flower
Daylily Mix – Over 85 Cultivars
Pistachio French Hydrangea
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Confederate Series Native Azaleas
April 26th, Member Sale 4PM – 7PM 10% off plants
April 27th, Public Sale 9AM – 5PM April 28th, Public Sale 9AM – Noon w for both sun and shade, native We will have a large selection of beautiful hydrangeas azaleas and many butterfly host and nectar plants, spectacular complementary plants for a special touch in your garden, Hostas, coral bells and a huge selection of all colors of daylilies from local collectors. See the list of available plants on the webpage at www.aldridgegardens.com. Master Gardeners and other volunteers will be onsite to help you with your selections and provide tips on planting, care and maintenance.
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By Sarah Kuper The childhood cancer support organization Smile-AMile is making a few changes to its annual Ride of Love fundraising event, being held April 28 this year. In past years, the 150-mile bike ride began in Tuscaloosa. But after opening its new facility, Smile-AMile Place, in downtown Birmingham, organizers decided to move the starting line there, too. Cyclists still will finish the race at Smile-A-Mile’s On Therapy Family Camp at Children’s Harbor on Lake Martin. Since 2001, cyclists have participated in Ride of Love to support the services Smile-A-Mile provides for children with cancer and their families. Smile-A-Mile’s On Therapy Family Camp is a session children going through chemotherapy or other treatments can go to with their families to relax and enjoy warmweather activities. Smile-A-Mile Development Director Savannah Lanier DeRieux said the highlight of the event is seeing children wave and cheer as cyclists ride into the camp. The ride has 150-mile and 75-mile options, with scheduled stops for food and water along the way. The pace is 15 to 17 miles per hour and cyclists will have Cemetery. When: 6-10 p.m. Where: Southern Museum of Flight Website: “3rd Annual Spring Fling” Facebook page
Beat the Odds Casino Night
Southview Medical Group welcomes Dermatologist Timothy A. McGraw! Board Certified Dermatologist Fellowship-trained in Laser and Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery Services for patients of all ages Skin cancer screenings Evaluation and treatment for rashes, acne, eczema, psoriasis, and other skin conditions Cosmetic services including fillers and Botox® injections Laser treatments for a variety of skin conditions
What: Join the Alabama Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Junior Board at the fourth annual casino fundraiser. The event features food, drinks, music, casinostyle games, a silent auction, raffle prizes and more. High roller tickets are available and give guests access to VIP amenities, including but not limited to private casino playing tables with an additional $500 in playing chips as well as private bar service. When: 7-11 p.m. Where: Workplay
sheriff and ambulatory coverage throughout the ride. A charter bus is available to take cyclists and their bikes back to the starting line, and a block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn in Birmingham near Smile-A-Mile Place. Cyclists are encouraged to raise at least $250 to ride. All money raised goes directly toward supporting SmileA-Mile’s year-round programs for pediatric oncology patients, survivors and their families. Last month, Smile-A-Mile’s Red Nose Ball raised a record-breaking amount of money and Ride of Love organizers hope to build on that success with this year’s race. For more information and to register, visit smileamile. com, click on the fundraising events and the Ride of Love tabs. ❖
Website: afsp.donordrive.com
Sun., April 22 Diabetes Walk for Camp Seale Harris
What: The camp will host a familyfriendly walk and run raises awareness of diabetes. In addition, funds raised will help send children with diabetes to Camp Seale Harris and supports the organization’s family network that connects patients and families with out-of-hospital access to diabetes professionals. When: 2 p.m. Where: Veteran’s Park Website: campsealeharris.org
Birmingham Boys Choir Collaborates with
Embellishments Handbell Ensemble
What: Metropolitan Church hosts an afternoon of music as the Concert Choristers of the Birmingham Boys Choir collaborate with Embellishments Handbell Ensemble. When: 2:30 p.m. Where: Metropolitan Church Website: birminghamboyschoir.com
Rendezvous at the Zoo
What: Tickets to this family friendly fundraiser to benefit PreSchool Partners features food from Full Moon BBQ, cotton candy, snow cones, access to the petting zoo, cornhole, face painting, unlimited carousal rides, animal walkthroughs and more. There will also be live music and a cash bar.
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