NAMI Family to Family
2019-03-11 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Shelby Baptist Physician’s Center, 1000 1st ST North, Alabaster, AL, 35007, United States
** Must register with Laura @ 205-267-2986 or laurajnh@gmail.com or namishelby@gmail.com to attend.**
Family-to-Family is a free, 12-week educational program for family, significant others and friends of people living with mental illness. It is a designated evidenced-based program. Research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to an individual living with a mental health condition. Classes are taught by NAMI trained family members. The course and materials provided are free.

Tony Evans Live!
2019-03-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Clearbranch Methodist, 8051 Glenn Rd, Trussville, AL, 35173, United States
Worship with Anthony Evans and message from Dr. Tony Evans. To register visit www.tonyevanslive.com. For details on VIP ticket giveaway see Tony Evans Live Giveaway Post on our Facebook and Instagram page.

Scholarship Deadline
2019-03-15 | AL
Deadline for submission of application to receive $500 scholarship from Birmingham Christian Familymagazine and Tactical Faith. Learn more and complete application at www.birminghamchristian.com/scholarhship.

Wings of Hope Cancer Support Expo
2019-03-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Jasper Civic Center, 204 19th Street East, Jasper, AL, 35501
Forge is hosting our 2nd Annual Wings of Hope Cancer Support Expo in partnership with Capstone Rural Health. This event is FREE and breakfast and lunch are included. Our keynote speaker is two-time breast cancer survivor and ABC 33/40 news anchor Brenda Ladun. Our closing event is a comedy show by local celebrity, survivor and comedienne Carla Youngblood. The Expo schedule includes educational presentations, an impressive lineup of speakers, resource information, opportunities to connect with others and more. This Expo is open to everyone including survivors of all cancers; their friends, family and loved ones; healthcare professionals; and the general public. Registration and breakfast will start at 9am on the day of the event; arrive early to get a good seat! For more information please contact Forge at 205-838-6159 or 1-800-811-8925. Pre-registration is not necessary and attendees can attend the entire event or the portion their schedule allows.

Lenten Reflections
2019-03-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Saint George Melkite Greek Catholic Church, 425 16th Ave. S, Birmingham, AL, 35205, United States
Service and meal hosted by St. George Greek-Catholic Melkite Church, “Heaven and Hell: The Mystery of Salvation” with Brother Seorise (Murray).

Fire in Alabama
2019-03-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Beth Hallel Birmingham, 2230 Sumpter Street, Birmingham, AL, 35226, United States

Steve Green/Jimmie Hale Mission 75th Anniversary
2019-03-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Gardendale First Baptist Church, 316 Mountain Crest Pkwy, Gardendale, AL, 35071, United States
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.

5th Annual Restoration Run
2019-03-16 08:00 - 10:30 | Red Mountain Park, 2011 Frankfurt Cir, Birmingham, AL, 35211, United States
Hosted by the Will Bright Foundation at Red Mountain Park. For details and registration, www.willbrightfoundation.org.

Birmingham Hammerfest
2019-03-16 08:30 - 18:30 | Lakeview District, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
The inaugural Birmingham Hammerfest fueled by Gatorade Zero is the place to be on March 16th. Eighteen USA CRITS D1 professional cycling teams will be racing through the streets of the Lakeview District. This exciting, fast-paced criterium racing is not just for the pros. Amateurs and juniors will be tackling the same course and putting their skills to the test. This family-friendly weekend includes something for all ages with the Thomas Waters State Farm Kids’ Zone featuring inflatables, arts and crafts, bike obstacle courses and more. Kids of all ages can deck out their bikes/trikes St. Patty’s style and show off their wheels in the Lil’ Shamrock fun ride during the Regions Bank Community Hour. Ride your bike to Lakeview and park at the Lewis & Feldman bike valet and visit their cycle pits for bicycle maintenance courses. Enjoy local food trucks or head up to the excitement and festivities at the restaurants and bars along 7th Avenue and 29th St.

Hammer Ride Presented by Brannon Honda
2019-03-17 09:00 - 15:00 | Avondale Brewery, 201 41st Street South, Birmingham, AL, 35222, United States
Join us for the Inaugural Hammer Ride, a 64-mile supported training ride led by USA CRITS D1 teams and former world tour pro, Frankie Andreu. Train with the pros, enjoy lunch and social hour afterword at Avondale Brewery and help bring professional bike racing back to Birmingham.

Forge Breast Cancer Survivor Center Gardening Class
2019-03-19 10:00 - 11:30 | AL
Sometimes in life we have to step outside the box and allow the pieces to fall where they may. It is then that we are able to put things back into perspective where they belong. In this month’s gardening class, participants will learn breathing techniques, along with chair yoga exercises, that will teach participants the techniques of relaxation.

Paying for Long-Term Care and Asset Protection
2019-03-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Bradford & Holliman, LLC, 2491 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Free seminar led by Melanie B Holliman, JD. Reservations required because only 12 seats are available for time for specific discussions. To register email Alicia@bradfordholliman.com or call 205-663-0281.

Eric Metaxas at Samford University
2019-03-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Samford University Wright Center, United States
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, Amazing Grace and Miracles. He has written more than 30 children’s books, and his books have been translated into more than 25 languages. His writing has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The New Yorker. Reserved seating tickets $10-$25. VIP tickets $150 and include a VIP book signing and private reception with Metaxas at 5:30 p.m. All ticket levels include a book signing opportunity following the lecture. Purchase tickets at www.tickets.samford.edu or call 205-726-2853.

Speak Up! Sav-A-Life Vestavia Banquet
2019-03-21 | The Club, Birmingham, 1 Robert Smith Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
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 2018 transitioned from the Pres/CEO to V. P. of Church and Community Partnerships. For more details about the banquet call Beth Wintersteen at 205-979-6329 or email bethwintersteen@savalife.org.

Free Health & Wellness Event
2019-03-21 15:00 - 18:00 | First Baptist Church Trussville, 128 N Chalkville Rd, Trussville, AL, 35173, United States
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.

VA Benefits
2019-03-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Bradford & Holliman, LLC, 2491 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Free seminar led by John R. Holliman, JD. Reservations required. To register email Alicia@bradfordholliman.com or call 205-663-0281.

Lenton Reflections
2019-03-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Saint George Melkite Greek Catholic Church, 425 16th Ave. S, Birmingham, AL, 35205, United States
Service and meal hosted by St. George Greek-Catholic Melkite Church, Book Discussion: “The Great Divorce” by C.S. Lewis.

Songs on Mission
2019-03-22 18:00 - 20:30 | Iron City Birmingham
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.

Day out With Thomas!
2019-03-29 - 2019-03-31, 2019-04-06 - 2019-04-07 | Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, 1919 9th Street, Calera, AL, 35040, United States
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 on March 29-31 and April 6-7, 2019 from 9:45am- 4:30pm. Day Out With Thomas: The Steam Team Tour 2019 is presented by Mattel.
This fun-filled event offers children and their families the opportunity to take a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, star of the popular Thomas & Friends™ series. In addition, they will meet Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway and enjoy a day of Thomas-themed activities including toy play, photo ops, and more. The tour, now in its 24th year, will make 37 stops across the U.S. and Canada and is expected to welcome nearly one million passengers in 2019.
25-minute (approximate) ride with a talking Thomas the Tank Engine Meet & Greet with Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway Thomas & Friends Imagination Station featuring a variety of activities All-new ‘Ask an Engineer’ booth, where kids can talk to an engineer and learn about trains and working on the rails A ‘Passport to Adventures’ booklet for children to track their journey at the event and receive a special prize upon completion. Thomas & Friends-themed activities including toy play, photo ops, and more Storytelling, video viewing and live music.
Tickets for Day Out With Thomas: The Steam Team Tour 2019 are on sale now and available by calling Ticketweb toll-free at 866-468-7630, or by visiting www.dayoutwiththomas.com. Ticket prices are $22 plus tax for ages 2 and up (service charges and fee may apply).
For more information about the wonderful world of Thomas & Friends please visit: www.thomasandfriends.com, www.facebook.com/thomasandfriends and for bonus material and exclusive content www.youtube.com/user/thomasandfriends.

Resilience, The Biology of Stress & Science of Hope
2019-03-31 14:30 - 16:30 | Hoover Public Library, 200 Municipal Dr., Hoover, AL, 35216, United States
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 them at a greater risk for disease, homelessness, prison time and early death. While the broader impacts of poverty worsen the risk, no segment of society is immune. RESILIENCE, however, also chronicles the dawn of a movement that is determined to fight back. Trailblazers in pediatrics, education and social welfare are using cutting-edge science and field-tested therapies to protect children from the insidious effects of toxic stress—and the dark legacy of a childhood that no child would choose. Hosted by the Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and CASA of Shelby County. Email beth@bethchapman.com with questions.

Women Business Leaders Luncheon
2019-04-04 11:30 - 12:30 | The Club, Birmingham, 1 Robert Smith Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
Speaker Lauren Whitt, the Leader of Prevention and Well-being Efforts at Google, www.ybl.org/wbl.

SURVIVE STRONG Monthly Exercise Camp; Wellness Class
2019-04-04 18:30 - 19:30 | BenchMark Physical Therapy, 1045 Broadway Park, Suite 107, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Movement is Medicine: Join us and other survivors to maximize your movement, exercise, learn about wellness, & navigate survivorship! At our Survive Strong class, we passionately strive to inspire and empower you to reach your full potential as you navigate breast cancer survivorship. Each class will include an educational survivorship topic component and an exercise class. We will focus on maximizing your movement to get you back to the activities you love! Space is Limited, Register today!

Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama Presented by America's First
2019-04-05 - 2019-04-07 | Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, 6030 Barber Motorsports Parkway, Birmingham, AL, 35094, United States
In its 10th year, the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama presented by America’s First Federal Credit Union is a signature event on the NTT IndyCar Series. Elite drivers duel on the one-of-a-kind road course to cap the biggest three-day party at the world-famous Barber Motorsports Park. This is fast family fun at its finest.
Visit the Surgere Fan Zone where you can enjoy the Coca-Cola Family Fun Area, ride the Bud’s Best Cookies Ferris Wheel and more! Upgrade your ticket to the Magna Kamtek Garage, the working area for the race teams, and enjoy a behind-the-scenes opportunity to get up close to the race cars and drivers. Also, be sure to check out the new Grand Art Festival alongside the wine and craft beer tastings in the Haggerty Car Corral.
Over the 3-day weekend, there will be 9 races from 5 different series:
NTT IndyCar Series
Mazda MX-5 Cup
Lamborghini Squadra Corse *NEW for 2019
F3 Americas *NEW for 2019
Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA by Yokohama brought to you by IMSA
Stay current with news about this event at https://barberracingevents.com/honda-indy-grand-prix-of-alabama/

Lenten Reflections
2019-04-05 - 2019-04-07 | Saint George Melkite Greek Catholic Church, 425 16th Ave. S, Birmingham, AL, 35205, United States
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.

A Day of Dialogue and Discovery
2019-04-05 09:00 - 14:00 | Troy University Gold Room, Montgomery, Alabama
A Day of Dialogue & Discovery-Uniting Faith-Based Community Against Sexual Violence
Sexual violence has plagued society for centuries. Currently, the #MeToo movement and other sexual assault cases, has shifted the culture to shed more light. It is critical to understand how to engage and act to change the culture to prevent sexual violence. We recognize that many faith-based organizations desire to help those needing support, but may need more tools to serve and support around the issue of sexual assault.
All Faith-Based members and groups are invited to attend the TEAL Summit. The summit will provide Faith-Based communities with tools on prevention, trauma-informed response, resources and how to foster partnerships with local rape crisis centers and other experts in the field to help to cultivate a community of safety and accountability.

INDY 5K sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama
2019-04-05 17:30 - 22:30 | Barber Motorsports Park, 6040 Barber Motorsports Parkway, Birmingham, AL, 35094, United States
In its inaugural year, The INDY 5K sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama will take place at 5:30 p.m. after the on-track racing ends on Friday during the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama presented by America’s First Federal Credit Union. The INDY 5K will allow spectators to run and experience the world-renowned Barber Motorsports Park track like never before! A portion of the proceeds will benefit Children’s of Alabama. Registration & package pick up will begin at 2:00 pm on Friday, April 5th in the Hagerty tent in the Car Corral at Barber Motorsports Park.
The Car Corral lot is located close to Lot E.
For information about the Honda IndyGrand Prix of Alabama presented by AmFirst visit:
https://www.barberracingevents.com/

Run for a Reason 5K - Sozo Children
2019-04-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Sozo Trading Co., 4 41st Street South, Birmingham, AL, 35222, United States
This race will be a 5K (A USATF-certified course) through the heart of Avondale.
This event is a fun, family friendly experience; runners & walkers of all ages, strollers and dogs are welcome. Food truck & vendors, free doughnuts, corn hole & inflatables for the kids!
The 8th annual Sozo Children Run for a Reason is planned for Saturday, April 7th 2019. The theme of this event is “Run for a Reason.” 100% of the proceeds raised will be used to support the mission of Sozo Children in Uganda, Africa.

"That's All, Brother" Tours
2019-04-08 - 2019-04-14 | AL
The Southern Museum of Flight, along with Commemorative Air Force (CAF) The Central Texas Wing, is bringing Living History to Birmingham! In commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, the C-47 That’s All, Brother which led the airborne invasion at Normandy, France on D-Day June 6th, 1944, will be in Birmingham April 8th-14th, 2019. That’s All, Brother led over 800 C-47s that dropped over 13,000 paratroopers into the battle, ultimately changing the course of mankind.

Volunteer Training Sav-A-Life Vestavia
2019-04-08 18:00 - 20:30 | Sav a Life, 1480 McGuire Road, Birmingham, AL, 35216, United States
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 stevelongenecker@savalife.org, courtneycannon@savalife.org.
