More than 30 Christmas trees decorated by local schools, each celebrating a different Alabamian of note on display at Mary G. Hardin Center for the Cultural Arts, Gadsden, 256-543-2787.

Experience an indoor winter wonderland. Come play in the snow (a non-toxic polymer) - sure to bring the kid out in everyone. Call 256-543-2787 for more information. Open November 9-January 31 (closed December 25).

Shelby County Christian Women's Connection invites you to enjoy a special Guest Day. In addition to lunch, there will be chef demonstrations of holiday dishes you can prepare and holiday decorations available for purchase. Inspirational speaker Deedy Tripp will share that even though "weariness threatened to overtake her life, her life was transformed to the ...