Birmingham Christian Family Magazine

Hope for the Holidays
2016-11-05 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Riverchase United Methodist, 1953 Old Montgomery Highway, Birmingham , AL, 35244, United States
Free event hosted by Community Grief Support Services for those who have experienced a loss of a loved one. Learn practical ways to find hope for and cope with life’s celebrations.

Russian/Slovak Food Festival
2016-11-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2016-11-06 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, 105 Park Avenue, Brookside, AL, 35036, United States

Christmas Village
2016-11-05 10:00 - 20:00, 2016-11-06 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | BJCC Theatre, 1001 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Arts, Crafts & Gift Show
**For tickets call 205-836-7173 (Advance Ticket Holders are admitted 1 hour early)

Volunteer Training Sav-a-Life
2016-11-08 18:00 - 20:30, 2016-11-15 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | Sav-a-Life Vestavia, 1480 McGuire Rd , Birmingham, AL, 35216, United States
Become a trained peer counselor, mentor, parenting class instructor, receptionist, and more!
**Contact Steve or Laurel 205-979-0302 for more details about this opportunity.

Surviving the Holidays
2016-11-09 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | AL
On Wednesday, November 9, at 6:30pm in Modular 1 at the Church at Brook Hills, we will be hosting a special workshop in conjunction with DivorceCare on Surviving the Holidays for men and women who are facing the holidays after a separation or divorce. No pre-registration or cost to attend this event. However, if you would like to purchase a workbook, they are $5(checks or cash/exact change please). A light dinner will be provided at 6:00pm for anyone who would like to come early and eat together.Childcare is available for preschoolers, children, and students as part of our regular Wednesday night activities at the church. If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Chesnut at (205) 313-7790.

Girls Night Out
2016-11-10 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Boutique Bazaar, 633 11th Ave S. W. , Alabaster, AL, 35007, United States
Come for a night full of food, fashion, fun, inspiration and networking. Dinner will be included with a fashion show and speaker/singer Brenda Copeland, former Miss America prelim winner.
**RSVP by November 5 at 205-527-5878 or 205-213-8412

North Arts Council Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Show
2016-11-11 09:00 - 18:00 UTC | Gardendale Civic Center, 857 Main St., Gardendale, AL, 35071, United States
Come enjoy and shop from over 80 vendors with a wide variety of handmade crafts including wood work, pottery, knives, art, Christmas decorations, monograming, children’s clothing, jewelry, home décor and one of a kind gifts. Door prizes given away every hour!!

Flag Raising Ceremony to Celebrate Veterans
2016-11-11 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | AL
Somerby St. Vincent’s One Nineteen will honor all its veterans at 11:00 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 by raising a new flag. Boy Scout Troop 119 will perform the flag ceremony for the senior living community. “As it takes courage for a soldier to risk life and limb to battle for his country we feel at Somerby that the least we can do for these brave and courageous men and women is to honor them as our heroes,” said Debra Blais executive director at Somerby St. Vincent’s One Nineteen. “It is through their efforts that we are able to sustain our youth in promoting and instilling in them our country’s freedoms, equalities and the importance of courage applied to all aspects of their lives. We are humbled and honored at Somerby to remember our great Veterans!” In addition to the flag raising ceremony, each of Somerby’s 50 resident veterans will be presented a star from the “Stars for our Troops” program which is a campaign that recognizes service to our country.The event is open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Somerby St. Vincent’s One Nineteen is located at 200 One Nineteen Blvd. Birmingham, AL 35242. For more information contact Dawn Acton at 205-745-4630.

Festival of Trees
2016-11-12 - 2016-12-31 | Gadsden’s Hardin Center, 501 Broad Street, Gadsden, AL, 35901, United States
The 26th annual festival hosted by Gadsden’s Hardin Center features trees decorated by area school children. Each tree portrays a different Hollywood movie.

Times: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm (Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day).

Let it Snow
2016-11-12 - 2017-01-31 | Gadsden’s Hardin Center, 501 Broad Street, Gadsden, AL, 35901, United States
Come Play in the snow, inside the Hardin Center for Cultural Arts!

Times: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm (Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day).

Run to the Son
2016-11-12 08:00 - 11:00 UTC | Sharon Heights Baptist Church, Brookside, 520 Bivens Brookside Rd, Birmingham , AL, 35214, United States
Run To The Son is a road race in historic Brookside, AL. The main purpose of RTTS is to raise money for foreign and local missions and effectively be able to spread the gospel throughout the world.

Hope for the Holidays
2016-11-12 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church, 2061 Kentucky Avenue, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216, United States
A free event hosted by Community Grief Support Services for those who have experienced a loss of a loved one. Learn practical ways to find hope for and cope with life’s celebrations.

Senior Lives Matter Seminar
2016-11-12 09:00 - 12:30 UTC | FellowShip Bible Church, 341 Roebuck Dr, Birmingham, AL, 35215, United States
Free workshop for senior adults and caretakers focusing on their needs: health, wealth and safety.
Continental breakfast served.

North Arts Council Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Show
2016-11-12 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | Gardendale Civic Center, 857 Main St., Gardendale, AL, 35071, United States
Come enjoy and shop from over 80 vendors with a wide variety of handmade crafts including wood work, pottery, knives, art, Christmas decorations, monograming, children’s clothing, jewelry, home décor and one of a kind gifts. Door prizes given away every hour!!
**Pictures with Santa are from 9:00-3:00pm and cost $10

Deer Run’s Married Couples Fall Romance Weekend
2016-11-18 17:30 - 2016-11-20 11:00 UTC | The Lodge at Deer Run, 3845 Perkins Road, Thompsons Station, TN, 37179, United States
Spend an intentional intimate weekend focusing on each other without interruptions and without to-do lists!
For couples in all seasons of marriage — from the heights of love to the depths of struggle — this weekend provides relaxing couple time, valuable speaker sessions, relationship-building activities and 5 delicious meals including a romantic dinner. The retreat takes place at The Lodge at Deer Run, an upscale facility nestled within 100 wooded acres of beautiful rolling hills near historic downtown Franklin, Tennessee.

DivorceCare Surviving The Holidays
2016-11-18 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | AL
This event is for those going through Divorce or Separation during the Holiday season. We meet at Inverness Vineyard Church, Student Center from 6:30-9:00 PM, this seminar begins with a Pizza/Salad supper. Next is a video featuring interview clips from respected Christian counselors, psychologists, and authors speaking on topics pertinent to people in separation or divorce. The video also includes practical advice from people who’ve experienced a marital breakup and have faced at least one holiday season since then. Cost $12. Find more information and register online here.

Hope for the Holidays
2016-11-19 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | Bethel Baptist Pratt City Churchc, 1708 Spencer Ave, Birmingham, AL, 35214, United States

Christmas at the Falls
2016-11-26 - 2016-12-23 | Noccalula Falls Park, 1500 Noccalula Rd, Gadsden, AL, 35904, United States
Bring your friends and family to see the millions of lights and scenes synchronized to holiday music! There will also be train rides, the pioneer village, a viewing of the falls and more!
Dates: November 26-December 23
Time: 5-9pm

See Santa- Chelsea Lane hosts Santa
2016-12-01, 2016-12-07 | Chelsea Lane, 16700 Hwy 280, Chelsea, AL, 35043, United States
Call 678-3361 to schedule your 10 minute appointment with Santa for pictures and conversation. No charge for pictures but make Santa smile by giving a donation to Camp Smile A Mile!

Adult Faith Art Event
2016-12-03 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | New Heights Christian Church, 1452 US Hwy 11, Trussville, AL, 35173, United States
This event is led by Leslie Eaton, author of Adult Coloring Bible Studies including “Christmas Joy”.

Christmas By Candlelight: Thy Perfect Light
2016-12-04 | Shades Mountain Baptist, 2017 Columbiana Rd, Birmingham, 35216
Sunday, December 4, 2:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
This free community event features musicians, artists and filmmakers retell the ageless Advent story.

Advent Worship
2016-12-04 10:45 - 12:00 UTC | Valleydale Church, 2324 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, AL, 35244, United States
Worship Service.

Christmas at Glennwood
2016-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Glennwood Baptist Church, 1929 Glennwood Rd, Morris, AL, 35116, United States
An evening of Christmas celebration presented by Glennwood Baptist and Gardendale Baptist Tabernacle joint choirs!

Colonial Christmas at the American Village
2016-12-06 - 2016-12-09 | American Village, 3727 Highway 119, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Times: 10:30am-1pm or 12pm-2:30pm
Email christmas@americanvillage.org for reservations!

Christmas Home Tour
2016-12-08 | Samford President’s Home, 1994 Shades Crest Rd, Vestavia Hills , AL, 35216, United States
This event features five exquisite homes and breathtaking views, hors d’oeuvres and desserts served at the Samford President’s Home. This event provides life-changing scholarships to Samford University for students with significant financial need and challenging circumstances.
Times: 10am-2pm or 4pm-8pm

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
2016-12-09 - 2016-12-11 | Samford University Wright Center, United States
Times: Starts @ 2:30pm
