November 14-21, 2009

Friends of St. Jude – Saturday Shuck
Saturday, November 14 – 2:00pm-5:00pm

Join the Birmingham chapter of Friends of St. Jude for the second annual Saturday Shuck at Smith’s Oysters and Steaks in Crestline Park. Smith’s will serve oysters, a low-country boil, grilled cheese sandwiches and gumbo. Guests will also enjoy live music from Jesse Payne, televised football and free beer from Samuel Adams.

Admission to the popular event will be $10 for FOSJ members and $15 for non-members, with proceeds supporting research and treatment initiatives at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For more information about this and other events, or to become a FOSJ member, visit www.friendsofstjude.org/birmingham.

Junior League of Birmingham – The Market
Thursday, November 19 – Saturday, November 21

Put a philanthropic focus on your holiday shopping this year by joining the Junior League of Birmingham for The Market 2009. Browse the booths of more than 75 local vendors and shop guilt-free knowing that a portion of the proceeds from the gifts you share this holiday season will make a difference in the life of someone in the Birmingham community.

Don’t miss The Market’s special events including the Sister Schubert’s Market Morning Brunch and the Beauty & Bauble cocktail soiree. Also, be sure to check out the Community Dish Café and bring the kids for Sweets with Santa. (Details on each special event listed below.)

Daily admission to The Market is $8 in advance or $10 at the door. 3-day passes can be purchased for $16. Also, you can receive a $2 discount if you bring a gently used or new book for the Book Buddies Program. To purchase tickets and to learn more about the Junior League of Birmingham and The Market 2009, visit www.jlbonline.com.

The Market 2009 Hours
Thursday, November 19 – 10:30 am – 7:00 pm
Friday, November 20 – 9:00 am – 10:00 pm
Saturday, November 21 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

The Market 2009 Special Events:
Sister Schubert’s Market Morning Brunch presented by M. Elizabeth Weddings and Events
Thursday, November 19, 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Tickets: $24 each
Be the first to preview The Market and all its fabulous finds! Enjoy a light brunch featuring Sister Schubert’s Homemade Rolls and purchase a copy of her new cookbook.

Beauty & Bauble presented by Southern Beauty Magazine and Diamonds Direct

Thursday, November 19, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tickets: $24 each

Join Southern Beauty Magazine and Diamonds Direct of Birmingham for an exciting evening featuring light hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, a diamond drop and shopping. With each libation purchased from our cash bar, you will be eligible to win a loose diamond valued at $2,500 from Diamonds Direct. A silent auction will feature items from The Market vendors as well as our sponsors. Each guest will receive a swag bag provided by Southern Beauty Magazine.

Sweets with Santa!
Friday, November 20, 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Saturday, November 21, 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Saturday, November 21, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
All Tickets: $12 each (all children over the age of one and adults must have ticket)

Santa Claus is coming to The Market for special events Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21. Children and their parents are invited to enjoy a sweet snack and special time with Santa, Mrs. Claus and his head elf, Jingles (Jingles on Saturday only). Children will do crafts, visit and have a photo opportunity with Santa (Photo not included in ticket price) and enjoy live entertainment by Jim Aycock. Families can also learn how to assemble a healthy snack with JLB’s Provisional Class Project, Kids in the Kitchen.

Dining in the Community Dish Café:
The Market is pleased to introduce Community Dish, a new project by The Junior League of Birmingham. Our frozen entrées, taken from tried and true recipes from our cookbooks, will be available for purchase from the JLB Gift Shop Winter 2010. Sample these entrées in our café. Each day’s selections will include two of the following entrées and one of the soups: Chicken Tetrazzini, Baked Penne with Three Cheeses, Baked Enchilada Casserole Chicken Tortellini Soup or Santa Fe Soup with Tortilla Strips.

Community Dish Café hours:
Thursday, November 19, 10:30 am – 5:00 pm
Snack available 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm
Friday, November 20, 10:30 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday, November 21, 10:30 am- 2:00 pm

Be sure to check in weekly for a rundown of upcoming events.  Feel free to send comments and event suggestions to philanthroparty@gmail.com.