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than 80 local teams to compete. Grill masters compete in two divisions: backyard grillers, graded by volunteer and KCBS judges, and the People’s Choice competition, judged by the public. The festival includes art demonstrations by Sloss Furnaces metal arts staff, musicians, Cajun dancing demonstrations, barbecue sampling and a kids’ zone. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children. Call 324-1911 or visit www.slossfurnaces. com.
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Picasso Pets Aug. 18, 5:30 p.m. Cahaba Grand Conference Center Hand in Paw’s 12th annual signature event and fundraiser will showcase the group’s work and its therapy pets. The evening will begin with the Picasso Pets silent auction and open bar followed by a seated dinner and live auction, which includes one-of-a-kind pet paintings. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.PicassoPets.com.
SIT & SLEEP SALE ... Classic chairs in hand-tooled leathers and fine European fabrics. ~ Bench made beds of wood or steel, upholstered in linen, leathers, hides or fine fabrics ALL CHAIRS AND BEDS SALE PRICED
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Lori Johnson Fun Run Aug. 18, 7 a.m. Greystone Golf and Country Club This event includes a 5K beginning at 8 a.m. and a 1-mile fun run beginning at 9 a.m. Registration starts at 7 a.m. or can be completed beforehand at www. raceit.com. The run is held annually in memory of Lori Johnson, a healthy woman unaware of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, which led to a stage 4 diagnosis. Proceeds benefit the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation. Overall winners receive cash and prizes. All children participating in the fun run will receive medallions as they cross the finish line. Food, pool games, entertainment and fun for the entire family will follow the race. Visit nlovca.org for more information.
Reg. $2,499
STEEL
Sale $1,475
Reg. $2,499
HIGH RACK
Sale $1,475
Reg. $2,699
SWIVEL
Sale $1,795
Sale $2,995
Reg. $5,995
KING
Sale $3,775
Reg. $4,699
LEATHER
Sale $1,875
BIRMINGHAM METRO AREA
Cancer Prevention Study-3 Aug. 22-29 Area YMCAs, LJCC, Crossplex The American Cancer Society recently announced an upcoming Cancer Prevention Study-3 enrollment in the Birmingham metro area. This is Birmingham’s first time participating in the historical study, which aims to enroll 300,000 people in the U.S. and Puerto Rico by the end of next year. Birmingham’s enrollment is set for Aug. 22-29 at area YMCAs, the city of Birmingham’s Crossplex and the Levite Jewish Community Center. Those who want to participate should make appointments now at cps3birmingham. org. To enroll in the study, individuals must be between ages 30-65 and have no cancer diagnosis, with the exception of non-melanoma skin cancers. Participants will make their appointments via the scheduling site and then go to a local enrollment location. At home, participants will complete comprehensive survey packets that ask for information on lifestyle, behavior and other factors related to their health. The society will send follow-up surveys every three years to update participant information and annual newsletters with study updates and results.
Reg. $4,995
Reg. $7,499
KING
LEATHER
Sale $1,695
Sale $3,750
MANTOOTHINTERIORS.COM
Reg. $4,995
Reg. $3,799
KING
OSTRICH
Sale $1,995
Reg. $2,799
LEATHER
18TH ST. HOMEWOOD (205)879-5474
Sale $1,675
Reg. $3,995
Reg. $2,199
QUEEN
FABRIC
Sale $2,500
Sale $1,375
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