en Entertainment 15 Mr. & Mrs. William & Daisy Fann of Montgomery, Alabama, will be honored on their 60th anniversary with a dinner reception given by son Retired Airborne Master Sgt. Zachary and Okhawn Fann of Fort Dix, NJ. Attendance will be relatives and former retired teachers of the Fairfax Virginia School System. Mr. and Mrs. Al Cox and Mr. and Mrs. James Dahl of Montgomery, Alabama, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Lynn Dahl to Dr. Brad David Denney, son of Dr. and Dr. David Denney of Birmingham, Alabama. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. Hanly Funderburk of Montgomery, Alabama, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Frits Dahl of Dothan, Alabama. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Mrs. Sonia Lazarus and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Lazarus of Birmingham, Alabama, and of Dr. and Mrs. Calvin Denney of Dothan, Alabama. Dr. Dahl is a 2000 graduate of Saint James School in Montgomery, Alabama, and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from Clemson University in 2004, where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. In 2008, she received the Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and is currently an Ophthalmology Resident at UAB. Dr. Denney is a 2000 graduate of Mountain Brook High School in Mountain Brook, Alabama, and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from the University of Georgia in 2004, where he was a member of Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity. Dr. Denney received the Doctor of Medicine degree in 2008 from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and is now a third year Surgery Resident at UAB. A May wedding is planned at The Club in Birmingham, Alabama. Mr. and Mrs. William Clifford McLeod of Prattville, Alabama, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Ashley Elizabeth McLeod, of Nashville, Tennessee, to Mr. Robert Michael Lang of Nashville, Tennessee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Keith Lang of Selma, Alabama. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Gaylon Stinson and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Windham McLeod of Geneva, Alabama. Miss McLeod is a 2002 graduate of Prattville High School and a 2006 graduate of Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accountancy). She is an alumna of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. She is currently a CPA and employed by Carter Lankford CPAs, P.C. in Nashville, Tennessee. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mrs. Mary Ann Hornsby and the late Mr. Don Michael Hornsby of Dothan, Alabama, and of Mr. Robert Franklin Lang and the late Mrs. Helen Roberson Lang of Dunlap, Tennessee. Mr. Lang is a 2003 graduate of the Alabama School of Math and Science and a 2007 graduate of Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accountancy and Finance). He is an alumnus of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. He is currently a CPA and employed by Jackson Thornton & Company, P.C. in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The wedding will take place May 21, 2011, at First United Methodist Church in Prattville, Alabama. Miss Kimberly Elyse Coker and Mr. Sean Benjamin Sabel were united in holy matrimony on Tuesday, January 11, 2011. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Barbara P. Coker and the late Mr. Dwight Coker of Lowndesboro, AL. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. E. Merline Petrich of Lillian, AL, the late Mr. & Mrs. Louis F. Petrich of Pensacola, FL, and the late Mr. & Mrs. Emmett V. Coker of Cantonment, FL. The groom is the son of Ms. Myra B. Sabel and Mr. & Mrs. Keith Sabel of Montgomery, AL. He is the grandson of the late Mr. Isaac D. Baker of Sylacauga, AL, the late Mrs. Jimmie D. Baker of Sylacauga, AL, and the late Mr. & Mrs. Jimmie L. Sabel of Montgomery, AL. The couple was married in a private ceremony at the home of the groom's father with the Honorable Judge Sharon Yates officiating. The family then enjoyed a lovely dinner at Chop House, Montgomery, AL. Miss Coker graduated from Auburn University in May of 2009, with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology. She is currently employed with River Bank and Trust, Montgomery, AL. Mr. Sabel graduated from Auburn University in December of 2009, with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology. He is currently employed with Sabel Steel, Montgomery, AL. The bride's sister, Emma M. Coker, served as the maid of honor, and the groom's father, Keith Sabel, was the best man. The couple will travel to Cancun for their honeymoon and will return to their home in Montgomery, AL. It is 3:40 a.m. on Friday, and Matt Lander has his shoulder pressed up against the front door of Target. Real women have curves. Q: I am planning on plant­ing some trees and shrubs this fall and would appreciate some planting tips to ensure success. Both times Aleta Fountain was diag­nosed with breast cancer, it was discov­ered early, resulting in a shorter recov­ery time. Her advice to other women facing this in their own lives is simple: get checked out immediately, and don't handle it alone. Since I was little, cancer has been a part of my life." WASHINGTON -- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Wednesday he will reconsider the department's decision to oust a black employee over racially tinged remarks after learning more about what she said. Where: 113 Madison Ave. Founded: 1834 Pastor: The Rev. Robert C. Wis­ newski Jr. Information: Call 262-1937 Hold on to your tiaras! TV's "Little Miss Perfect" arrives in Montgomery on Sunday, giving little girls (and their parents) a chance to glow in the national spotlight. As a "go-to guy" at Stonehenge Gallery, Fred Williams consults with clients on the selection and framing of artwork and keepsakes in a space that is inspiring to all who walk through its doors. Some Americans have no idea what is behind Mexico's Cinco de Mayo (May 5), but that doesn't stop them from celebrating in south-of-the-border style. BIRMINGHAM ? Jefferson County officials say they have arrested 109 convicted sex offenders who were not living at their listed homes, as required by law. Local and federal authorities worked together as part of the first phase of operation Clean Slate. Conducted over the past three months, it sought to locate and verify addresses for 550 convicted sex offenders. Marty Keely, U.S. Marshal for the northern district of Alabama, says 441 were living at their listed address. He says there are a total 957 convicted sex offenders living in Jefferson County. The residences of other offenders will be verified in phase two of the operation, which began Thursday. BIRMINGHAM ? Jefferson County officials say they have arrested 109 convicted sex offenders who were not living at their listed homes, as required by law. Local and federal authorities worked together as part of the first phase of operation Clean Slate. Conducted over the past three months, it sought to locate and verify addresses for 550 convicted sex offenders. Marty Keely, U.S. Marshal for the northern district of Alabama, says 441 were living at their listed address. He says there are a total 957 convicted sex offenders living in Jefferson County. The residences of other offenders will be verified in phase two of the operation, which began Thursday. Chief Operations Officer Clay Slagle's job with Montgomery Public Schools is not one of the positions Superintendent Barbara Thompson is recommending the school board eliminate Monday to save the school system money, according to personnel reports obtained by the Montgomery Advertiser. It is hard to believe the home Susan Starr and Morris Dees purchased upon their marriage 11 years ago was once a very small cottage originally built in 1923. PASADENA, Calif. -- It started 18 years ago with an endearment and a plush bunny. NEW YORK -- First lady Michelle Obama is getting attention from the Nickelodeon kids' television network -- and it has nothing to do with green slime. It is 2 o'clock in the morning and you wake up with a sore throat. The first time Althea Thomp­son Thomas heard the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s voice, it was on the other end of the telephone line. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Norton of Alexander City, Alabama announce the engagement of their daughter, Melanie Leigh Norton to David Wayne Humphrey, son of Susan Humphrey and the late Norman Wayne Humphrey of Montgomery, Alabama. The wedding will take place January 30, 2010. Ms. Melissa Ann Smith of Montgomery, Alabama announces the engagement of her daughter, Angela Michelle Smith who is also the daughter of the late Mr. Robert Earl Smith, Jr. of Montgomery to Kyle Edward Key, son of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Edward Key of Jasper, Alabama. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Petrey and of Mrs. Lathaniel Smith and the late Mr. Robert Smith, Sr. of Eufaula, Alabama. The bridegroom-to-be is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith and the late Mrs. Nell Smith of Pleasantfield, Alabama and of Mr. and Mrs. Ed McDonald and the late Mr. Raymond Key of Jasper, Alabama. Michelle received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Auburn Uni-versity, Montgomery in 2006 and was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. She is employed at The Montgomery Academy in the Advancement Office. Kyle received a Bachelor of Education in Exercise Science from Auburn Universityin 2005 and received a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Alabama State University in 2009. He is currently employed as a home health Physical Therapist in Jasper, Alabama. The wedding will be held April 10, 2010 at First Baptist Church in Montgomery, AL. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bruce Lundgren of Knoxville, Tennessee announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Marie, to Mr. James Wells Robinson. Wells Robinson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald James Robinson of Montgomery. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Richard Lundgren of East Long Meadow, Massachusetts and the late Mr. and Mrs. Wil-liam David Atkinson of Cincinnati, Ohio. Miss Lundgren graduated with a degree in Communication Studies from the University of Alabama in 2005. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega social sorority. She is currently employed as the event manager for the Ross Bridge Resort in Birmingham. Mr. Robinson is the grandson of Mrs. C. James Robinson and the late former Mayor Jim Robinson of Montgomery. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Larry C. Manning, also of Montgomery and the late Mr. John Paul Nodine. Mr. Robinson is a 2005 graduate of the University of Alabama with a degree in Political Science and a double minor in Economics and the Blount Undergraduate Initiative. He was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order social fraternity. He is currently a graduate student at the University of Alabama pursuing a JD/MBA dual degree. The wedding is planned for late spring at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Farragut, Tennessee. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Reynard Norman, III of Greenville, Alabama announce the engagement of their daughter, Alice Dunn Norman to Andrew Wesley Warren, son of Ms. Sherry Warren and Mr. and Mrs. John Warren of Jackson, Alabama. The wedding is December 12, 2009 at Bethel Baptist Church in Fort Deposit, Alabama. Dr. and Mrs. Garrison Stephen Cowen of Jasper, Alabama announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Elizabeth Cowen of Montgomery, Alabama to James Michael Chitwood of Montgomery, Alabama son of the late Violet Caltron of Columbus, Ohio and the late James Gavann Chitwood, Sr. of Fort Payne, Alabama. The Bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Lt. Colonel James and Mrs. Barbara Rungee of Murfreesboro, Tennessee and of Robert and Jeane Cowen of Marianna, Florida. Amy is currently employed at The Men's Wearhouse in Montgomery, Alabama. She attends Auburn University at Montgomery for a Master's Degree in Political Science. She graduated from Samford University with a Bachelor's of Arts in Political Science. James is a 2nd Lieutenant Chaplain Candidate in the Army National Guard. He is currently attending Liberty University for a Master's Degree in Church Planning and Evangelism. He graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Park Administration and a Master of Science in Physical Education, Sports Administration. The wedding will take place November 14, 2009 at A. Hamilton Reid Chapel at Samford University. Heather Maria Byrd and Kirk Newman were united in marriage, Saturday June 27, 2009 at The Old House at Meriwether in Lapine. Reverend Danny Duncan officiated the six o'clock double-ring ceremony. Heather is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Max Byrd of Hope Hull; and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Elmore and the late Mr. Cecil Davis of Montgomery; and the late Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Byrd of Luverne. Kirk is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Newman of Crown City, Ohio; and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. William Newman of Huntington, WV and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wentz of Proctorville, Ohio. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a stunning ivory couture formal gown by En Vogue Bride. The sheer silk organza strapless satin ball gown was draped with a stunning floral layout of Guipure Lace intricately floating from the corset bodice and embellished with hand-beaded appliqués. The back of the gown, laced up with a satin ribbon, led to a semi cathedral train also with hand-beaded appliqués. The bride carried a bouquet of white hydrangea and ivory peonies. The bride was attended by Matron of Honor, Chelsie Cornelius of Fayetteville, NC. Bridesmaids were Gretchen and Haley Byrd, sister-in-law and niece of the bride, of Montgomery; Shellee Robbins, friend of the bride, of Wetumpka; and Kristen Newman, sister of the groom, of Harrison, New Jersey. Flower girls were Madeline Spagnuolo, niece of the groom, and Kilee Robbins. The groom was attired in a Taupe colored tuxedo with a boutonniere of green hydrangea and white gerber daisies. Scott Eveler of Fayetteville, NC served as Best Man. Groomsmen were Brett Newman, brother of the groom, of Crown City, Ohio; Clint Byrd, brother of the bride, of Montgomery; Andy Cornelius of Fayetteville, NC; and Jeff Leahy of Spring Lake, NC. Master Hayden Byrd, nephew of the bride, served as ring bearer. Hayden carried the rings on a champagne satin pillow monogrammed with the bride and groom's initials. They all dressed identical to the groom. The bride's cake was three-tiered ivory, centered on a silver plateau, with fresh flowers topped with an �N'. The groom's cake was two-tiered chocolate, topped and surrounded with fruit. Both cakes were made by Mrs. Lalar Tomberlin, aunt of the bride of Luverne. Firewater of Luverne provided music for the entire celebration. The Newmans reside in Raeford, North Carolina. Donald and Lisa Adair of Wetumpka are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Brittany Michelle Adair to Matthew Daniel Arledge of Montgomery. She is the granddaughter of Dale and Claudene Howard of Wetumpka, Alabama. She is also the granddaughter of the late Joe and Hazel Adair. Ms. Adair is a 2004 graduate of Alabama Christian Academy in Montgomery. She graduated in May 2008 from Auburn University Montgomery with her Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing. She is an RN and currently employed at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery. Matthew Daniel Arledge is the son of Danny and Iris Arledge of Montgomery. He is the grandson of Ms. Dean Mann and the late Anderson Ray Mann of Tallassee. He is also the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Arledge of Montgomery. Matt graduated from Hooper Academy in 2001. He has been employed with the Montgomery Fire Department since 2003 and graduated from Trenholm Tech Paramedic School in 2006. He is currently working with the Montgomery Fire department as a Fire Medic. The wedding will take place at Eastmont Baptist Church in Montgomery on November 7, 2009 at 2 pm. A reception is scheduled at Jasmine Hill Gardens. Meredith Susan Murphy and William Henry McLemore, III of Birmingham were united in Holy Matrimony on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Independent Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, at Five O'clock in the evening with the Dr. Conrad C. Sharps officiating. Meredith is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Murphy of Birmingham and William is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Henry McLemore, Jr., of Montgomery. The Bride is the granddaughter of Mr. Robert G. Wiggins and the late Helen Wells Wiggins of Andalusia and of the late Ray Walker Murphy and Edwina Morgan Murphy of Andalusia. The groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Herbert Brunson, Jr., of Montgomery and of Mr. and Mrs. William Henry McLemore, Sr. of Montgomery. Lauren Murphy Ward of Dallas, Texas, twin sister of the bride served as Matron of Honor. Jessica Carol Clark of Birmingham served as Maid of Honor. Bridesmaids were Amy Donahue Light, Birmingham, Marissa Murphy Loper, Collierville, Tennessee, Amy Campbell Murphy, Mt. Brook, Alabama, and Elizabeth McLemore Martiniere of Fair Hope, Alabama. David Taylor Crawford of Birmingham, Alabama served as Best Man. Groomsmen were Jeremy Michael Broadfoot, Paul Maxwell Smith, III, Nashville, Tennessee, Morgan Wells Wiggins Murphy, Mt. Brook, Alabama, Julian Lacey Robertson, Montgomery, and Joshua Otta Yukich, New Orleans, Louisiana. Ring Bearer was Bennett Wilson Loper, nephew of the bride and flower girl was Lydia Helen Loper, niece of the bride of Collierville, Tennessee. A reception was held at Vestavia Country Club following the beautiful ceremony. The couple resides in Birmingham, Alabama. Meredith Lauren Parnell and Matthew Ryan McMullin were united in marriage on October 3, 2009 at First United Methodist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. Dr. Karl Stegall and Dr. Lawson Bryan officiated the six o'clock ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nichols Parnell, III of Montgomery, and the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Grady Cleburn Finch of Sheffield, Alabama, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nichols Parnell, Jr. of Montgomery. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alton McMullin of Montgomery, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Lee Smith of Linden, Alabama, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Jack Luther McMullin of Alabaster, Alabama. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a Monique Lhuillier satin ball gown of ivory silk caricata satin. The strapless, fully ruched bodice had a sweetheart neckline and was accented with a beaded belt. The skirt was draped in French bustles and finished with a chapel length train and satin covered buttons down the back. The full length veil of silk illusion was trimmed in silver to match the beaded belt. Swarovski crystals were scattered throughout the tulle, creating a soft sparkle to illuminate the veil. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of white hydrangeas, Virginia roses, cream mini callas, lily of the valley, and white stephanotis encrusted with pearls. Catherine Parnell Matthews, sister of the bride, served as Matron of Honor. Bridesmaids were Jeanie Montiel Parnell, sister-in-law of the bride, Althea Amina Alonto, Giana Marie Murphy Humphrey, Lindsay Yarbrough Lee, Whitney Lauren Pozgar, and Sarah Anne Sparks, all of At-lanta, Georgia. The groom's father served as best man. Groomsmen were Nathan Whitlee McMullin and Corey Laine McMullin, brothers of the groom, Justin Matthew Parnell, brother of the bride, Eric Thomas Matthews, brother-in-law of the bride, Eric Thomas Saul Bern of Montgomery, Christopher Alan DePalma of Atlanta, Georgia, and John West Martin, Jr. of Birmingham, Alabama. Following the ceremony, the bride's parents entertained the bridal party and guests at a reception at the home of the bride. The Tip Tops from Mobile provided music for the evening. After a honeymoon trip to Paris and the south of France, the couple will reside in Montgomery, Alabama. The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts hosted a special "thank you" recently for more than 100 individuals who have provided outstanding services to the museum's visitors and staff over the past year. Who was the real Abraham Lincoln? NEW YORK -- So, you admire the fashions of popular TV characters. Do you want to dress just like them? Get ready for lots of glitz on the cheap, all for a great local cause. BEAR CREEK, Miss. -- It was a jigsaw puzzle of a day, the blue sky pieces brushed with pine treetops and hickory leaves beginning to turn yellow. This season, Alabama Dance Theatre has something you can re­ally sink your teeth into. He may have had his own reality show and starred as Thunderlips in "Rocky III," but Hulk Hogan will always be remembered as the wres­tling legend who told chil­dren to take their vitamins and say their prayers, broth­er. David Bowie knows what he's singing about when he performs "Changes." After making a big splash in the early 1970s as Ziggy Star­dust, he went on to become the Thin White Duke, an art­sy Berlin angst rocker, the "straight" Bowie of "Let's Dance" and more recently the distinguished rock elder who goes to fashion events with his model wife, Iman. On a recent Friday after­noon, workers were seen po­sitioning an emblem featur­ing jovial characters for prominent display outside the Montgomery County Club. Inside, the rooms and halls were abuzz as floral de­signers, staff members, and organizers put the finishing touches on preparations for the Harlequins' 60th annual ball. Vampires have never been hot­ter. Margaret McLeod Stimpson and Richard Hardy Mitchell were united in marriage at the Riverbend Chapel in Choctaw Bluff, Ala., on October 10, 2009. The Rev. Robert Leslie Grafe, Jr. officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Moore Stimpson and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Herbert Stimpson and the late Dr. and Mrs. Glenn Miller Yelverton. The groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Tom Lyle Mitchell, Jr. and the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lyle Mitchell, Sr. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Willard Summers Brown. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose her sister, Amelia Fan Stimpson, as her maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Margaret Apollonia Head, Mary Helen Keebler, Haley Rayford Landers, Lacy Williams Lavender, Mary Gaynor Luce, Bradley Webster Nesbitt, Elisabeth Coleman Nesbit, Virginia Gayle Nixon, Amelia Ashton O'Neal, Sarah Elizabeth Peters, and Amanda Ryan Wilkins. Honorary bridesmaids were Pamela Anne Margaret Hanes, Allison Hope Shackleford, Caroline Mitchell Shackleford, Nancy Miller Stimpson and Taylor Christian Stimpson. The groom was attended by his father as his best man. Groomsmen were Bradford Lyle Mitchell, Thomas Whitaker Mitchell, Frederick Taylor Stimpson, IV, Carl Jackson Bartlett, III, Ryan Cameron Doody, William Stimpson Hanes, Joseph Adam Holt, Lucas Robert Morrison, Edward Burns Parker, III, Henry William Steindorff, III, and James Streeter Wiatt, III. Acolytes were Jackson Bauer Hanes and Luke Livingston Hanes. Ann Gray Jeffery, Hollis Jane Grafe, and Ann Wright Hanes served as flower girls. Charles Stimpson Jeffrey served as the ring bearer. A reception followed at the home of the bride's grandparents. After a honeymoon trip to the British Virgin Islands, the couple will reside in Atlanta, Ga. The historical marker out­side the Moore-Tyson-McPhillips House proudly acknowledges to passers-by, "Helen Keller Visited Here." In 2004, Carolyn Gibson, 63, of Montgomery was diagnosed with breast cancer. Here, Gibson, a five-year survivor who is retired from Troy University, talks about her experience. Married in 1992, Rube Thorn­ton convinced his new wife, Pris­cilla, to give up the hustle and bus­tle of Atlanta to make a home with him in a quiet neighborhood 150 miles away. When it comes to the study of lipids, also referred to as fats in the bloodstream, there has been one star of the show who has been stealing the spotlight: total cholesterol. EVENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS Wonderfully made, a new Baptist Health program, explores the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of women's health. On Sept. 16, Dr. Byron Lawhon will discuss infertility, and on Oct. 21, Hank Williford with Auburn Montgomery will discuss fitness and exercise. The seminars begin at noon in the classroom at Baptist Breast Health Center, 6880 Winton Blount Blvd. A healthy lunch will be provided. Space is limited. Please register by calling 273-4304. PSA tests for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month will be from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 23 and 24 at Jackson Hospital, Park Place Building, suite 404. No appointment necessary. For $20, participants will receive their PSA blood test results, or the results may be mailed directly to their physician. For more information, call 293-8805. Light the Night Walk for Leukemia and Lymphoma The Light the Night walk is the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's evening walk and fundraising event. It is the nation's night to pay tribute and bring hope to thousands of people battling blood cancers, as well as to honor the loved ones lost to those diseases. Event will be at the Union Station Train Shed at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 24. For more information, log on to www.lightthenight.org Vein seminar and screening will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at Jackson Hospital, Classroom 1. Varicose veins and spider veins are not only unsightly, they can lead to serious problems. Learn more about their cause and innovation in treatments. For more information, call 293-8805. Free. Women of Hope signature luncheon and fashion show will be Oct. 1 at the Frazer Memorial United Methodist Church in Wesley Hall. Carrabba's Italian Grill will cater the lunch, which begins at 11:30 a.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. Henig Furs will provide the fashion show. The speaker will be Brenda Ladun, author, survivor and television broadcaster. Tickets are $30, of which $25 is tax deductible. Women of Hope is a non-profit organization of men and women dedicated to offering education, awareness and mentoring for breast cancer families. Contact any member of Women of Hope, or call 220-4599 for tickets. Send an e-mail to womenofhope@charter.net CLASSES SEPTEMBER Infant Safety/CPR class is designed to help parents create a safe environment for their child. Child-proofing methods are discussed. Care of the choking infant, infant rescue breathing and infant CPR are skills taught in this class. Classes are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 21 or 22 or Nov. 2 or Nov. 11 in the Baptist Breast Health Center classroom, 6880 Winton Blount Blvd. The class is $10. Call 273-4445. Weight loss class will be offered by Baptist Health at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 25 and 10:30 a.m. Oct. 28. This one-hour class will assist patients in developing a plan for weight loss. It will cover recommended calorie intakes, exercise guidelines, needed behavior change goals and realistic expectations. Topics will include proper cooking/seasoning techniques for home as well as appropriate choices when eating away from home. Cost is $20. www.baptistfirst.org Healthy Eating for a Healthy Heart is offered by Baptist Health at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 25, 1 p.m. Oct. 16 and 10:15 a.m. Oct. 27. This one-hour class covers nutrition guidelines aimed at lowering cholesterol levels. Principles covered will include dining out guidelines, cooking tips, label reading, heart healthy fats, foods to avoid and foods to increase in your diet. Cost: $20. www.baptistfirst.org First aid with adult CPR/AED. Participants will learn how to care for conscious and unconscious choking victims, perform adult CPR and use an AED, as well as give first aid and treat sudden illnesses. Cost is $40. Next date is 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 26. Log on to www.montgomeryarc.org Childbirth Preparation. This five-week class meets once a week to learn ways to prepare for labor, birth and early parenthood experiences. Classes will be Mondays or Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. from Sept. 28 through Oct. 26, Sept. 29 through Oct. 27, Nov. 9 through Dec. 7 and Nov. 10 through Dec. 8 at the Baptist Breast Health Center classroom, 6880 Winton Blount Blvd. Cost is $60. Call 273-4445. First aid with CPR/AED, adult, infant and child. Participants will learn how to care for conscious and unconscious choking victims, perform adult, infant and child CPR and use an AED, as well as give first aid and treat sudden illnesses. Cost is $50. Next classes are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 30. Log on to www.montgomeryarc.org OCTOBER Diabetes Risk Reduction Class. Are you at risk for developing diabetes? This two-hour class, from 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 1, offers up-to-date information on diet and exercise as well as individual meal planning guides. Call 293-6937 for a information. Breastfeeding class will be offered from 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 3 at Jackson Hospital, Classroom 1. The free breastfeeding classes and lactation support are designed to prepare the expectant mother for breastfeeding her newborn. Also includes trouble-shooting common problems to establish a successful breastfeeding experience. For more information, call 293-8497. Childbirth class will be offered from 12 to 2 p.m. Oct. 3 at Jackson Hospital's Classroom 1. This series of classes focuses on preparation for birth. Topics include stages of labor, Lamaze breathing and relaxation techniques, role of the coach and care of mother and baby after delivery. Classes are taught throughout the year. Cost is $25. For your convenience in selecting the best schedule, please contact Jackson by your fourth month of pregnancy by calling 293-8497. Grandparents class. Jackson Hospital's free program presents new concepts in newborn care to grandparents who need a refresher course. The next class is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 6 in Classroom 1. For more information, call 293-8497. Your Amazing Newborn. Jackson Hospital offers this one-night class taught by a pediatrician and the nursing staff. This class presents new concepts in newborn care and helps alleviate parenting jitters often experienced by soon-to-be parents. The next class is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 6 in Classroom 1. It is free. Call 293-8497. Out to Walk Club. Free blood pressure checks will be offered by Baptist Health and Eastdale Mall's Out to Walk Club from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Oct. 8. Call 273-4506 for more information. Hypertension class. This one-hour class will cover current guidelines for dietary management of high blood pressure. We will discuss sodium recommendations, appropriate seasonings, cooking techniques and eating out options. Weight loss and exercise tips will also be included. Cost is $20. For more information, call 213-6360. Prenatal Breastfeeding class will provide expectant mothers with information about breastfeeding. Partners are welcome to participate. This class is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 14 in the Baptist Breast Health Center classroom, 6880 Winton Blount Blvd. The class is $15. Call 273-4445. Sibling Preparation class. Expectant "big brothers and sisters" will learn about the arrival of their new baby through an introduction to the hospital experience and the early days at home in this one-hour class. Parents should plan to attend with their child. The class is from 1 to 2 p.m. Oct. 17, location to be announced. Cost is $10 per family. Call 273-4445. AARP Driver Safety Program will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 31 at Jackson Hospital's Classroom 1. This is a refresher class designed for older drivers. You may qualify for an auto insurance discount. Cost is $14. Call 293-8805. ONGOING AND FUTURE CLASSES Pre-Diabetes (Can I prevent type 2 diabetes?) Baptist Health's 90-minute class focuses on the risk factors of developing type 2 diabetes and what can be done to delay or prevent the disease. The focus will be on the positive effects of regular activity and weight loss. Practical ways to get moving and to decrease extra calories will be discussed. Participants will be encouraged to set personal goals and will be given the option to weigh in at the center to monitor their progress. Class is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Sept. 17, 10 a.m. Sept. 29, 1 p.m. Oct. 9, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 15, 10:15 a.m. Oct. 23 and 1 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Baptist Health Center for Diabetes and Nutrition Education. Cost is $30. Call 213-6360. Joint Venture classes. Before your total joint surgery at Jackson Hospital, you and a coach are required to attend a pre-surgical class. Classes are from 9 to 10:30 a.m. every first and third Thursday of the month in Classroom 1 of Jackson Hospital. Patients should schedule the class at least four weeks before their surgery. Call 293-8020 for more information and to reserve a spot in the class. Heart saver CPR class This is a basic course for anyone who wants to learn the skills of CPR and AED use for all age groups. Class is $30 and is in the education classroom at Jackson Hospital. For more information, call 293-6937. Baptist Health now is offering Baby Boot Camp, an abbreviated version of our childbirth classes, in Prattville. Class will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Prattville Medical Park. Cost: $45. Call 273-4445. Diabetes Nutrition Education Classes. The Baptist Health Center for Diabetes and Nutrition Education offers a number of classes to help improve nutrition and monitor diabetes. Classes are taught by a registered nurse or dietitian. To register, call 213-6360. An exercise class for people with arthritis is offered at 9:45 a.m. every Tuesday at the Morningview Senior Center at Morningview Baptist Church on Calhoun Street. The class is taught by a licensed instructor. For more information, call the Montgomery Area Council on Aging at 263-0532. VOLUNTEERS Mary's Haven Crisis Pregnancy Center in Prattville needs volunteers who really want to put their heart into the center. They're looking for office volunteers, someone to sort baby clothes, volunteers to help sponsor pregnant teens for our Earn While You Learn classes, as well as counselors. Office hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Only serious inquiries should call Suzanne Gaines at 365-6262. Baptist Health is looking for dedicated volunteers. We have a number of opportunities available. To learn more, call 286-2974. Baptist Hospice is seeking volunteers to add more life to every day through direct patient care. If you are interested in this type of service, such as playing a musical instrument, reading to patients, singing to patients or just sitting by a patient's bedside and holding their hand, contact Mona McDermott at 395-5000. Jackson Hospital is looking for volunteers to work in key areas of the hospital. They provide an invaluable service to the hospital while making new friends and experiencing a fulfilling activity. Volunteers must be at least 19 years old and are asked to work four hours a week. Call 293-8967. SERVICES Jackson Sleep Disorders Center. Untreated sleep disorders can have serious consequences on your health. Our center can help evaluate and diagnose these disorders using the latest techniques and equipment. Call 293-8168. Wound & Hyperbaric Medicine Center. Jackson Hospital's Wound & Hyperbaric Medicine Center is the only provider in the region offering hyperbaric oxygen to speed the healing of difficult wounds. Whether the wounds are the result of pressure, problems with circulation, or diseases such as diabetes, new treatments are available. Call 293-8138 for an appointment or for more information. Senior Advantage. Addressing the needs and concerns of people 55 and older, Senior Advantage provides the latest medical and health information, exclusive benefits and a variety of activities and seminars for senior adults. Members benefit from the many Senior Advantage wellness programs and activities. Call 286-3400. Baptist Breast Health Center. This center at Baptist Medical Center South now utilizes the new ImageChecker Computer Aided Detection system in breast cancer screening. In addition to triple reads, the center offers same day results for screening mammography. For more information, call 273-4490. Baptist Center for Diabetes and Nutrition Education. This center also offers several nutrition education programs each month. They also can provide you with useful information and instruction about how to better manage diabetes. Call 213-6360. Lifeline, a personal emergency response program started by Baptist Health in 1982, is a way for people to get help when they are unable to get assistance for themselves. This service began with donations from the community that helped pay for the equipment and help for those who were unable to pay. The service now is open to anyone in the community. Call 286-3400. To submit an item for the health calendar, or to correct outdated or incorrect information, send an e-mail to Allison Griffin at algriffin@gannett.com, or send a fax to 261-1548. Being able to identify different species of stinging insects by their appearance and behavior is important to people susceptible to an attack as well as those with specific insect-sting allergies. Just when you thought it was safe to go back onto the deck ... Concealed by forest-like elements at a clearing be­yond a hidden drive, a local residence has special fairy­tale appeal to any visitor welcomed beyond its gates.