Birmingham Christian Family Magazine

Sakura Festival: Fan Folding
2018-03-31 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States

Eggstravaganza!
2018-03-31 11:00 - 14:00 | Peachtree Living Center, 3740 Eagle Drive, Trussville, AL, 35173, United States
Includes free Easter lunch and egg hunts for all ages. Great prizes including bikes, Easter baskets, movie passes and gift cards. Hosted by Peachtree Senior Living, 205-655-1999.

Community Passover Seder
2018-03-31 17:00 - 19:00 | Hyatt Regency Wynfrey Hotel, 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover, 35244, United States
Doors open at 4:30 pm
Tickets are now on sale for this unforgettable celebration connecting the Exodus to The Last Supper and the supreme sacrifice of the Lamb of God, our Messiah. A full banquet meal will be served with a Seder plate at every table. It will take place in a beautiful ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Wynfrey Hotel at the Galleria. You can purchase tickets for $50 each or a table for 10 to share with your family and friends at shalombirmingham.com. Buy tickets early because this is always a sellout event. Here are some pictures from last year’s Seder.

EASTER- HE IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED!
2018-04-01

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Training Classes
2018-04-05 - 2018-05-03 | AMSTI Building, 2790 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
CASA is presently recruiting volunteers to work with abused and neglected children in all areas of Shelby County and parts of the Hoover area. Training classes begin every Thursday April 5 through May 3, 5-9 p.m. at the AMSTI Building. For more details call Beth at 205-243-8753, www.casaofshelbycounty.org.

“Launch” 3 part Lunch-and-Learn series
2018-04-05 11:30 - 2018-04-19 12:30 | CJFS, 3940 Montclair Road, Ste. 205, Birmingham, AL, 35213, United States
Feeling conflicted about your teen leaving home? Sign up for “Launch,” a 3 part lunch-and-learn series for parents led by Licensed Clinical Social Workers Catherine Findley and Stu Jaffe.

A Night of Laughter
2018-04-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Tabernacle of Praise Ministries, 3025 Wood Drive NE, Birmingham, AL, 35215, Select a Country:
Join us for A Night of Laughter with Comedian Lawrence Jackson at the TOP. You don’t want to miss out on this amazing event that is in support of the Alabama Kidney Foundation. Tickets are just $10.00 right now at www.thetopministry.com.

Secret Keeper Girl
2018-04-06 18:30 - 21:00 | Enon Baptist Church, 724 Morris Majestic Rd, Morris, 35116, United States
Tickets available at www.SecretKeeperGirl.com
A 2½ hour event for moms & daughters age 7-12, you will learn the secrets of true beauty and modesty while connecting with your daughter & digging into God’s Word. Discover that you are a masterpiece created by God!

Funky Fun Run & Walk – Birmingham
2018-04-07 08:00 - 11:00 | Veterans Park, 4800 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, Alabama, 35242, Select a Country:
Come dressed in your best wigs, tie-dye and retro wear for the annual Funky Fun Run on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Veterans Park in Hoover. All proceeds benefit The Autism Society of Alabama (ASA) to improve services for the 50,000 Alabamians on the autism spectrum through education and advocacy. Join us for a fun afternoon supporting a worthwhile cause for Autism Awareness Month. Participation is $35 for the 5k and $30 for the walk. Registration is open until the start of the event.

Sozo Children’s Run for a Reason 5k
2018-04-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Sozo Children, 4 41st Street South, Birmingham, AL, 35222, United States
On Saturday, April 7, Sozo Children is having the 7th annual Run for a Reason 5k! 100% of the proceeds will go to support the mission of Sozo Children, which is to continue to care for neglected and abandoned children in Uganda, East Africa, through providing shelter, education, food, and medical needs. The race will start at 9:00am and takes place in the heart of Avondale, incorporating thriving 41st Street, Avondale Park, food trucks, and vendors. Following the run, there will be a special performance by Sozo Children’s Choir that you don’t want to miss! For more information or to register, please visit: http://www.sozochildren.org/runforareason/.

Pell City's 3rd Annual Historical Walking Tour
2018-04-07 10:00 - 14:00, 2018-04-14 10:00 - 14:00, 2018-04-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Down town Pell City on Cogswell Avenue
Pell City’s 3rd Annual Historical Walking Tour in association with Alabama Tourism Department will be 10:00 am to 2:00 pm each Saturday in April.
The FREE Guided Tour will feature a 114 year old Bank Vault / Safe along with a TEA ROOM Experience.
For List of Other Activities – RSVP for Tea Room – Vendor Iinformation – Contact us @ 205-401-6142 – Facebook @ The Heart of Pell City – amisofpellcityal@gmail.com

Riverboat John
2018-04-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
River enviro stories and songs with Riverboat John. Activities included with admission. 205-349-4235.

Gather: A Call to Community Prayer
2018-04-08 16:00 - 17:30 | Heardmont Park, 5458 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
Please join us as we lift up our schools, neighborhoods and entire city at the football stadium at Heardmont Park on April 8th.
Speakers:
Rick Burgess of Rick and Bubba, Jim and Joy Pinto of EWTN’s “At Home with Jim and Joy” , Tammy Bond, licensed professional counselor from Wellspring Christian Clinic, Pastor Jeremy Springer of Arise Birmingham, Pator Bob Flayhart of Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church, and Fr. Mark Mary of the Missionaries of the Eternal Word.
*Gates open at 3:15. Service begins promptly at 4:00.

The Horizon's School Culinary Extravaganza
2018-04-13 17:00 - 21:00 | Jeff State College, 4600 Valleydale Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
The theme for the evening is “Healthy Tailgating and Outdoor Grilling.” Casual dress but wear your favorite team colors! Sample and judge student-made appetizers, dance to a live band, and eat tailgate-style dinner grilled by Keith Richards founder of Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafés. Celebrity judges will award students prizes for best appetizers. 5-7pm reception and 7-9pm dinner at Jeff State College- Valleydale Road Campus. Speaker Fox 6 Sports Director Rick Karle. Proceeds from the event will help support The Horizons School which provides a community-based educational program promoting successful transition to independent living for young adults with learning disabilities, autism spectrum and developmental disorders. For tickets visit www.horizonsschool.org/healthyhearts

Castin' 'N Catchin Fishing Tournament
2018-04-14 | Goose Pond Colony Resort, 417 Ed Hembree Dr., Scottsboro, AL, 35769, United States
Goose Pond Colony Resort, Lake Guntersville, Scottsboro, Ala. Benefits the Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center at Children’s of Alabama. All participants are treated to a dinner Friday, April 13 featuring speaker ABC 33/40s Chief Meteorologist James Spann. Register at www.CastinNCatchin.org.

Pizza Party!
2018-04-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Make a pizza hat, play pizza games, sling shot pizza and sample pizza. Activities included in museum admission. 205-349-4235.

Alabama Youth Symphony Pop-Up Performance
2018-04-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Brookwood Village, Homewood, 35209, United States
Enjoy a family-friendly program of light classics performed by talented young orchestral instrumentalists of the Greater Birmingham area. 3:00 pm Brookwood Village Mall in front of Macy’s.

Celebrity Golf Classic for Kevin Derryberry Ministries (KDM)
2018-04-19 07:45 - 15:00 | Timberline Golf Club, 300 Timberline Trl, Calera, AL, 35040, United States
13th annual event at Timberline Golf Club, Calera. Shotgun starts 7:45am and 1pm. Fun filled day of food, fellowship, prizes and golf to support KDM. By sharing the gospel through music, scripture, testimony and caring and loving on people, KDM has seen thousands of lives transformed by the power of God’s love. KDM ministers to youth homes, homeless shelters, orphans, the sick, transitional facilities, prisons and rehabs. Register at www.kevinderryberry.com or call 205-663-4968, 515-3769.
Kevin and Connie Derryberry, founders of Kevin Derryberry Ministries will host their 13th annual golf event April 19, 2018.

"Rise Up" Sav-a-Life Vestavia Annual Banquet
2018-04-19 18:30 - 21:00 | Hyatt Regency Birmingham – The Wynfrey, 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Birmingham, AL, 35244, United States
Keynote speaker author and former CEO of 40 Days for Life, David Bereit. 6:30pm seating, 7pm dinner/program. RSVP by April 2, by calling 205-979-0302 or visit www.savalife.org.
David became an outspoken pro-life advocate after Planned Parenthood announced plans to build an abortion clinic in his Texas town in 1998. He helped to start and build a local grassroots coalition that rallied 60 churches and thousands of people together and dramatically reduced abortions in the region. Planned Parenthood recognized the effectiveness of David’s efforts when it labeled his town “the most anti-choice place in the nation.” David led the first-ever 40 Days for Life campaign in College Station, Texas.
David moved to the Washington, D.C. area in 2005 where he served as executive director of American Life League and national director of Stop Planned Parenthood until being asked to lead the national 40 Days for Life campaign. His pro-life work has been featured in the media hundreds of times, including coverage on Fox News, HBO, ABC, NBC and CBS television stations, numerous radio programs, and in over 100 newspapers across the country including USA Today, The Washington Post, and The Los Angeles Times.
David and his wife Margaret have two children, Claire and Patrick.

Women Business Leaders Spring Lunch Banquet
2018-04-20 11:30 - 12:30 | Grand Bohemian Hotel, 2655 Park Lane Road, Birmingham, AL, 35223, United States
Featured speaker, Mary Wyatt, Owner and CEO of Wyatt General Contractor, Emcee Wendy Garner, 11:30am-12:30pm, Grand Bohemian Hotel, Mountain Brook, $25 /seat or $150/table of 6, wblmarywyattlunch.eventbrite.com, 205-776-5450, rsvp@ybl.org.

Magnolia Festival
2018-04-20 17:00 - 22:00 | Gardendale Civic Center, 857 Main St., Gardendale, AL, 35071, United States
Entertainment, food and carnival! Free bus shuttle, $3 close parking. Live music includes the Judge Talford Band (bluegrass with a twist), www.magnoliafestival.org.

Target Zero: Sporting Clays and Walk For Life Fundraiser
2018-04-21 10:00 - 13:30 | Desoto Caverns, 5181 Desoto Caverns Pkwy, Childersburg, Alabama, 35044, United States
On Saturday, April 21, 2018, Sav-A-Life Shelby will be hosting the Target Zero: Sporting Clays and Walk For Life benefiting women and men in life-affirming decisions through pregnancies. This year’s fundraising event will not only include the Walk, but an ALL-NEW, exciting Sporting Clays competition to be held at Selwood Farm, 706 Selwood Rd, Alpine, AL 35014 at 10:00am-12:00pm.
The Walk For Life will be at Desoto Caverns, 5181 Desoto Caverns Pkwy, Childersburg, AL 35044, 10:00am-12:00pm with a cookout for ALL participants at DeSoto Caverns at 12 Noon – 1:30pm.
For more info. contact Kelley Frederick of Sav-A-Life Shelby, Inc. at (205) 776-1247 or email kelley@savalifeshelby.org
To donate or to be a fundraiser, you must register here: http://igfn.us/vf/SAL
To join the fun, simply register here https://goo.gl/forms/V4LFxN6ajGnu2blf1
Prizes will be given to top fundraiser captains!!

River Discovery Days and Earth Day Celebration
2018-04-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Activities included with admission. 205-349-4235.

Magnolia Festival
2018-04-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Gardendale Civic Center, 857 Main St., Gardendale, AL, 35071, United States
3 entertainment stages, 150 vendors, pooch parade, car show, free art classes, jugtown pottery exhibit, and more. Free bus shuttle, $3 close parking. Live music includes the Judge Talford Band (bluegrass with a twist), www.magnoliafestival.org.

Montevallo Arts Festival
2018-04-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Orr Park, Park Drive, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Artists from across the southeast display and sell their work, artists on hand to demonstrate their craft throughout the day, opportunity for children to make a piece of art, food trucks, and live music, www.montevalloartscouncil.org.

Birmingham Boys Choir Concert
2018-04-22 14:30 - 15:30 | Metropolitan Church, 2800 Metropolitan Way, Birmingham, AL, 35243, United States
Collaborative concert with Embellishments/professional handbell choir!

The Samford Legacy League Spring Celebration
2018-04-26 17:30 - 21:30 | Covenant Presbyterian Church, 65 Old Montgomery Hwy, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
Featuring Voctave, one of the country’s premiere a capella groups performing Broadway show tunes, Disney songs and much more. All proceeds will be used to fund life-changing scholarships to Samford for students with significant financial needs and challenging circumstances. Covenant Presbyterian Church, Homewood, 5:30pm Reception, 6:30pm Seated Dinne,8:00pm 90-minute concert featuring Voctave. Cost $100 – $135 per person($50 – $70 is tax deductible). For more details and reservations visit samford.edu/legacyleague or call 205-726-2807

Annual Spring Plant Sale
2018-04-27 - 2018-04-28 | Aldridge Gardens, 3530 Lorna Road, Hoover, AL, 35216, United States
