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Bo Bikes Bama holds online silent auction

Bo Bikes Bama holds online silent auction

Bo Jackson's fundraising efforts for tornado relief didn't end when he crossed the finish line of a 300 mile charity ride in Tuscaloosa. An online silent auction that continues through 9 p.m. is raising more money for the Alabama Governor's Emergency Relief Fund.

Bo Jackson's five-day charity ride took him from north Alabama at Lake Guntersville State Park through other tornado-ravaged areas of the state, including Cullman, Jasper and Bessemer before ending in Tuscaloosa.

The Bo Bikes Bama campaign had a goal of raising $1 million and is currently more than halfway to that mark with $503,813. The online silent auction offers all five of Bo's custom-made TREK bikes, signed sports memorabilia, vacation packages, artwork and more. So far, the highest bid is around $800 for a Bo Bikes Bama jersey signed and worn by Lance Armstrong.

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Vanilla Fudge guitarist to headline benefit concert for homeless veterans group

Vanilla Fudge guitarist to headline benefit concert for homeless veterans group

Vinny Martell, guitarist for the 60s rock band Vanilla Fudge, will headline a concert to benefit the Birmingham homeless vets group Three Hots and a Cot.

The concert is Friday, May 18 at WorkPlay. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 and attendees can also purchase "sponsor tables" which includes a table for four and a meet and greet with Martell.

For more information about the concert, visit workplay.com or call JD Simpson with Three Hots and a Cot at 205-202-5124.

Three Hots and a Cot not only provides shelter and meals to the estimated 800 homeless vets in Birmingham, but also works with other local organizations to identify and help vets in danger of becoming homeless. Visit cotsforvets.org to learn more about the group and how you can help.

 

Misunderstanding puts Pelham ice rink supporters up in arms

PELHAM, AL (WBRC)- Confusion and miscommunication led to one community being up in
arms.  In Pelham, supporters of the
skating rink packed city hall, ready to fight what they thought were going to
be major changes coming to the rink. In reality, what they thought was
happening turned out to be nothing more than a misunderstanding.

According to Mayor and Council they never once considered closing
down the rink, nor were they considering even limiting the amount of time the
rink would be open.  However, the council
is concerned with how much money the facility is losing which is about a
million dollars a year.  Pelham's Mayor
says the city has been losing about a million dollars a year for the past
thirteen years.  The council says
something has to be done, but as of right now no plan is in place.

Movie Review: The Pirates! Band of Misfits

Mercer Morrison from our sister station WDAM offers his take on the high seas claymation movie  "The Pirates! Band of Misfits." The movie is created from the same folks who brought us "Wallace and Gromit" and "Chicken Run."

This review is by Devon Laird and Mercer Morrison. See more Movie Madness with Mercer reviews here on YouTube.

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10 time-saving apps for moms

10 time-saving apps for moms

By Christina DesMarais

I don't know about you, but this year for Mother's Day, I know what I'd appreciate more than anything is a little help.

These tools can deliver just that -- though you don't need to be a mom to use them.

VolunteerSpot

VolunteerSpot is a free online coordination tool used by busy moms, teachers, or anyone who needs to coordinate participation from others for activities like help in the classroom, parent-teacher conferences, service projects, donations for silent auctions, or staffing for sporting events or races.

10 summer health risks to watch out for

10 summer health risks to watch out for

By Marisa Ramiccio

When summer finally arrives, people start spending a lot of time outdoors, basking in the sun's long-awaited rays. But the great outdoors can harbor some health risks, especially during the summer, so before you step outside, prepare yourself for these 10 summer health risks.

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Hydrangeas on sale at Aldridge Gardens May 11-12

Hydrangeas on sale at Aldridge Gardens May 11-12

If you've got a green thumb, love to garden, or have a passion for pretty flowers, take note: the annual Aldridge Gardens' springtime hydrangea sale kicks off today in Hoover.

More than 40 varieties of hydrangeas will be on sale Friday and Saturday, including the snowflake hydrangea patented by Aldridge Gardens' founder Eddie Aldridge. For a list of some of the hydrangea varieties available, click here.

The sale is being held Friday, May 11 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and Saturday, May 12 between 9 a.m. and noon. Cottage garden plants and perennials will also available for purchase.