Events

The Jimmie Hale Mission hosts Christian singer, Steve Green to celebrate the Mission's 75th anniversary. 7pm concert at Gardendale First Baptist Church, doors open at 6pm. Tickets are free by registering at www.jhmconcert.eventbrite.com, though donations are accepted online and at the event. All seating is first-come, first-served.

Hosted by the Will Bright Foundation at Red Mountain Park. For details and registration, www.willbrightfoundation.org.

Free seminar led by Melanie B Holliman, JD. Reservations required because only 12 seats are available for time for specific discussions. To register email [email protected] or call 205-663-0281.

New York Times best-selling author Eric Metaxas will speak at 7 p.m. at the Samford University Wright Center. Metaxas is widely recognized as an ambassador of faith and has been commended for his thought-provoking commentary and narrative. He is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of Martin Luther, If You Can Keep It, Bonhoeffer, ...

7 p.m. dinner hosted by Sav-A-Life Vestavia, www.savalife.org, at The Club. Keynote speaker, Sol Pitchon, is a Jewish-Christian whose parents were holocaust survivors. Pitchon feels it a privilege and his destiny to work in the holocaust of abortion in the Pregnancy Center Movement. He has been leading New Life Solutions since 1999 and in August ...

Education event sponsored by the Seasoned Adult Ministry of First Baptist Church Trussville. Includes education information and resources as well as physicians and other medical professionals to help educate on heart issues, cancer, joint replacement, anxiety, Alzheimer’s and more, 205-655-2403, www.fbctrussville.org.

Free seminar led by John R. Holliman, JD. Reservations required. To register email [email protected] or call 205-663-0281.

Service and meal hosted by St. George Greek-Catholic Melkite Church, Book Discussion: “The Great Divorce” by C.S. Lewis.

Concert and dinner gala showcasing top Nashville songwriters that benefits faith- based Mission Lazarus, dedicated to transforming lives of those living in poverty in Haiti and Honduras. Use code 2019BCF at checkout upon purchasing Value Seating for Two and receive a 22% discount, offer ends 3/15/19. Buy tickets at www.impact.missionlazarus.org.

Free screening and panel discussion of Resilience, a dangerous biological syndrome caused by abuse and neglect during childhood. Researchers have recently discovered a dangerous biological syndrome caused by abuse and neglect during childhood. As the new documentary RESILIENCE reveals, toxic stress can trigger hormones that wreak havoc on the brains and bodies of children, putting ...

Speaker Lauren Whitt, the Leader of Prevention and Well-being Efforts at Google, www.ybl.org/wbl.

Hosted by St. George Greek-Catholic Melkite Church, 6pm Friday meal and service, “Theosis: Why it Matters” with Rev. Hieromonk Maximos (Davies). Saturday 10am brunch, 10:30am program, Noon prayer service, Sunday Liturgy Homily with Father Maximos.

All aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine invites little engineers to go full steam ahead for a day of engaging activities and fun adventures at Day Out With Thomas: The Steam Team Tour 2019. Children are invited to spend a day with their friend Thomas when the #1 Engine pulls into Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum ...

For anyone interested in serving the women and men who visit center for services. Becoming volunteer includes application process, classroom training and shadowing. Trained volunteers serve as peer counselors, mentors, parenting class instructors, receptionists, baby boutique servers and more. To learn more contact Steve or Courtney at 205-979-0302 or email [email protected], [email protected].

Luncheon and fashion show for women of all ages at Grayson Valley Country Club includes fahion show, 5 course luncheon,  and inspiraional speaker.        

For anyone interested in serving the women and men who visit center for services. Becoming volunteer includes application process, classroom training and shadowing. Trained volunteers serve as peer counselors, mentors, parenting class instructors, receptionists, baby boutique servers and more. To learn more contact Steve or Courtney at 205-979-0302 or email [email protected], [email protected].

Opportunity for churches in Birmingham’s five county area to list their Vacation Bible School in the May issue of Birmingham Christian Family magazine. E-mail VBS details including dates, times, location, registration fee/sign up process to: Laurie, Subject Line: VBS. Also special discounted advertising rates for church ads in this issue! Call 205-408-7150 or email Amy ...

Award-winning Max McLean presents this highly acclaimed theatrical portrayal of C.S. Lewis’ journey from atheism to faith. McLean is founder and artistic director of New York City-based Fellowship for Performing Arts, which produces theatre from a Christian worldview presented in leading performance venues nationwide and created to engage diverse audiences. Tickets are from $41 to ...

For anyone interested in serving the women and men who visit center for services. Becoming volunteer includes application process, classroom training and shadowing. Trained volunteers serve as peer counselors, mentors, parenting class instructors, receptionists, baby boutique servers and more. To learn more contact Steve or Courtney at 205-979-0302 or email [email protected], [email protected].

Full banquet meal, Seder plate for every table and story of the Exodus retold. Hosted by Beth Hallel Birmingham. Perfect gathering for interfaith families and for leaning about the rich Hebraic roots of the Christian faith. Buy tickets ($50 per ticket, $500 per table of 10) at www.shalombirmingham.com. Call 205-822-2510 or email [email protected] questions.

For anyone interested in serving the women and men who visit center for services. Becoming volunteer includes application process, classroom training and shadowing. Trained volunteers serve as peer counselors, mentors, parenting class instructors, receptionists, baby boutique servers and more. To learn more contact Steve or Courtney at 205-979-0302 or email [email protected], [email protected].

Dinner, music of The Bassman for dancing, and a live and silent auction.  Purchase tickets by calling 205-870-5555. Money raised goes to support philanthropies, including Operation School Bell which provides new school clothes to over 1,700 children from 49 schools in the Birmingham area.

Free event includes live entertainment, artisan demonstrations, carnival, pooch parade, car show, 5K Run and Fun Run and more. Friday 5-10pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, www.magnoliafestival.org.

Includes hourly church tours and traditional dance performances by youth of parish. Benefits local Charities. Admission and parking free.

Fishing tournament begins at first light (about 5:30am). Weigh in begins at 2pm. Benefits Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center at Children’s of Alabama. Grand prize is at least $5,000 guaranteed. The top 60 winners will receive either cash or fishing prizes. Register at www.castinncatchin.org.

Hosted by Sav-A-Life Shelby. Register at www.shelbywalk.org. Free t-shirt with your $25 registration donation. Benefits Pregnancy Resource Center in Pelham, Ala, a faith-based ministry of Sav-A-Life Shelby offering free and confidential pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, parenting classes and material assistance empowering women and men to make life-affirming decisions. Learn more at www.savalifeshelby.org.  

25% off everything during Grand Opening Weekend. Stores hosting a free buffet BBQ dinner, activities for children, giveaways and more from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, May 2 at Hanceville location/306 Main Street SE, 35077; 4-6 p.m. on Friday, May 3 at Eastwood location/1569 Cooper Hill Road, 35210 and 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, May ...

A free educational session offered by Children’s of Alabama Behavioral Health on the hospital campus. The session – Your Child’s Mental Health: Knowing the Signs and Asking for Help – begins at 5 p.m. in the Lowder Building (1600 7th Avenue South). Under the direction of the CARES Program (Caregiver, Advocacy, Resources, Education and Support), ...

Grammy and Dove Award winning tenor performs at Samford Legacy League’s Scholarship Celebration, 5:30pm reception with David Phelps, 6:30pm seated dinner, 8pm 90-minute concert. Standard reservations $115 ($50 tax deductible) include seated dinner and concert. Deluxe reservations $150 ($70 tax deductible) include seated dinner, preferred concert seating, reception and photo with Phelps. Online reservations available ...

Free service hosted by Vision Financial Group. Bring files and any sensitive documents that may contain protected information such as tax documents, financial and/or bank statements, receipts, and invoices. You can also bring electronics to be recycled. Conveniently located near Patchwork Farms at Vision Financial Group parking lot, 4505 Pine Tree Circle, Birmingham, 35243, www.vision-financialgroup.com. ...

Free event and free parking! Live music with the M-80s, bull riding, juried art show, hoola hoopers, vintage car display, rock climbing wall, face painting, bungee trampoline, balloon artist, vendors, food trucks, dog park, and more, www.pelhampalooza.live.

Learn about the mission and ministries of the Brother Bryan Mission while enjoying a sack lunch Noon-1pm. Tour of facilities as guests have time. Learn of ways you can become involved by way of prayer support, financial support, volunteer and service opportunities.  For more information, visit www.bbmission.com or call 205-322-0092.

Free admission and Veteran Salute. Gates open at 10am, Veterans Salute 11am. Wreath laying, family friendly activities, on-site food trucks. Volunteers available to assist in filling out your Veterans Register of Honor paperwork to be included in the National Veterans Shrine Register of Honor, www.veteransregisterofhonor.com, www.americanvillage.org.