Birmingham Christian Family Magazine

GSO Fall Concert
2018-11-11 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Wallace Hall, 1001 George Wallace Dr, Gadsden, AL, 35903, United States
The Gadsden Symphony Orchestra kicks off the 2018-2019 season with a program of light classical and popular music for symphony-goers of all ages. 256-344-7358

The Poppy Service
2018-11-11 14:00 - 15:30 | American Village, 3727 Alabama 119, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
A Veterans Day Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance for all who served our country, 2pm in the Colonial Chapel, The American Village, Montevallo, Ala. Followed by a wreath laying at the National Veterans Shrine. Free event, gates open at 1 p.m., www.veteransregisterofhonor.com.

Honor Our Veterans Day!
2018-11-10 09:00 - 16:30 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
As part of admission to the Children’s Hands on Museum, children can make a card to send to the Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center or to a Veteran they know, www.chomonline.org.

Festival of Trees
2018-11-10 - 2019-01-31 | Hardin Center for the Cultural Arts, 501 Broad St, Gadsden, AL, 35901, United States
Over 30 Christmas trees decorated by local school children- each tree celebrates a different First Lady of the U.S. 256-543-2787. (Closed Dec. 25)

Let It Snow
2018-11-10 - 2019-01-31 | Imagination Place Children’s Museum, 501 Broad St, Gadsden, AL, 35901, United States
Experience an indoor winter wonderland. Come play in the snow (a non-toxic polymer)- sure to bring out the kid in everyone! 256-543-2787, www.culturalarts.com/imagination-place. (Closed Dec. 25)

Volunteer Training Forge Breast Cancer Survivor Center
2018-11-09 - 2018-11-10 | Oasis Counseling for Women & Children, 1900 14th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35205, United States
Opportunity to support Breast Cancer Survivors and their loved ones. Sessions include practical support for survivors, psychosocial and spiritual support for survivors, caring for breast cancer survivors, insurance and financial impact of breast cancer and effective communication. Friday, 4-8pm and Saturday, 9am-1pm, Oasis Counseling for Women & Children, 1900 14th Avenue South, 35205. For more details and to register, 205-838-6159, info@forgeon.org.

Shelby County “After 5” Women’s Connection
2018-11-08 18:30 - 20:00 | The Old Post Office event room, 633 11th Avenue SW, Alabaster, AL, 35007, United States
The Old Post Office event room, 633 11th Avenue SW, Alabaster. $15 covers dinner, program, door prizes, inspirational speaker and demonstration of Christmas decorating. Reservations required by Nov. 4, email kellyeharris7@gmail.com.

Shelby County “After 5” Women’s Connection
2018-11-08 18:30 - 20:00 | The Old Post Office event room, 633 11th Avenue SW, Alabaster, AL, 35007, United States
Shelby County “After 5” Women’s Connection will hold a Girls Night Out! $15 covers dinner and program. There will be food, door prizes, an inspirational speaker and a demonstration of Christmas decorating with items for sale. Reservations are required by November 4. By email: kellyeharris7@gmail.com.

Briarwood Christmas Shop
2018-11-08 - 2018-11-09 | Briarwood Presbyterian Fellowship Hall, 2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham, AL, 35243, United States
Thursday Noon-6pm, Friday 9am-4pm, Free admission, great gifts and keepsakes, unique and talented merchants, door prizes. Fundraiser for Briarwood Christian School, www.facebook.com/briarwoodchristmasshop.

VOTE!
2018-11-06 | AL

Love, Agnes: Postcards from an Octopus
2018-11-03 10:30 - 12:00 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Meet award winning children’s book author and poet, Irene Lathan as she reads from her new book Love, Agnes. Also post card craft! All a part of admission to the Children’s Hands On Museum, www.chomonline.org.

Storm Science
2018-11-03 09:00 - 16:30 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Create hurricane art, adopt a pet cloud, make a tiny tornado, and experience a storm in a jar all as part of admission to the Children’s Hands on Museum, www.chomonline.org.

The Walk to End Epilepsy
2018-11-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Railroad Park, 1600 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
Hosted by The Epilepsy Foundation of Alabama, www.WalkToEndEpilepsy.org/Birmingham

St. Nicholas Russian/Slovak Food Festival
2018-11-03 - 2018-11-04 | St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, 105 Park Avenue, Brookside, AL, 35036, United States
Traditional eastern European foods and pastries, Russian imports for purchase, tours of the historic St. Nicholas Church, and entertainment by church youth Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday Noon-5pm, 205-285-9648, www.stnicholasbrookside.org.

Leigh Anne Tuohy Supports CASA of Alabama
2018-11-01 11:30 - 13:00 | Florentine, 2101 2nd Ave North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Hear Leigh Anne Tuohy, adoptive parent, author, and inspiration behind the film The Blind Side speak at 11:30am at The Florentine, Birmingham. All proceeds benefit CASA of Alabama. Purchase tickets at alabamacasa.org under the Emma’s Circle heading. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) are volunteers who stand up for neglected and abused children in court. Emma’s Circle is a non-profit organization for The Alabama CASA network.

Christmas Village Festival
2018-11-01 - 2018-11-04 | BJCC Theatre, 1001 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Arts, crafts and gifts show, over 700 booths, Advance ticket holders admitted 1 hour early to get the best before the rest. Call 205-836-7173 for tickets. Adults $12, Children 6-12 $5, under 6 free.

2018 JDRF One Walk
2018-10-31 13:00 - 2018-11-04 15:00 | Railroad Park, 1600 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
JDRF One Walk is a fun, family friendly event where dedicated walkers, volunteers and sponsors raise money to make living with T1D safer and healthier,until it is no longer a threat. We welcome everyone to take part—whether you choose to walk on your own or with a family, corporate or school team. As the largest T1D event in the world, it’s also an amazing experience filled with activities, entertainment and the celebration of coming together to change the future for everyone living with this disease.
As the leading global organization funding T1D research, JDRF’s mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. By raising money and awareness, you’ll help make a world without T1D a reality.

Volunteer Training Sav-A-Life Vestavia
2018-10-29 18:00 - 20:30, 2018-10-22 18:00 - 20:30 | Sav-A-Life, Vestavia, 1480 McGuire Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35216, United States
Trained volunteers serve as peer counselors, mentors, parenting class instructors, receptionists, baby boutique servers and more. Becoming a volunteer includes an application process, classroom training and shadowing. Oct 15,18,22 and 29 is classroom training from 6-8:30pm. Shadowing is by appointment. To learn more call 205-979-0302 or email courtneycannon@savalife.org.”

Pillars Release Show
2018-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Mountain Brook Community Church, 3001 Hwy 280 East, Birmingham, AL, 35243, United States
Hear singer/songwriter Jeremy Moore perform hymns from his debut project, Pillars 6pm at Mountain Brook Community Church, www.jeremymooremusic.com.

Meadow Brook Baptist Fall Festival
2018-10-28 15:00 - 18:00 | Meadow Brook Baptist Church, 4984 Meadow Brook Rd., Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
Carnival games, inflatables, face painting, hay ride, candy, trunk or treat, hotdogs, popcorn and more!

Revelation Walk
2018-10-27 19:00 - 22:30, 2018-10-26 19:00 - 22:30 | Eden Westside Baptist Church, 223 Wolf Creek Road N, Pell City, AL, 35125, United States
Outdoor walk through dramatization of the end time. Based on book of Revelation and hosted by Eden Westside Baptist. For reservations or more details call 205-338-7711, ext. 249. Walk ups welcome. $10 Donation suggested. Oct. 6 and 26, special admission: 2 for 1. Walking shoes recommended. Not recommended for children under 10 years of age. Concessions and t-shirts available for purchase. Childcare is not provided.

CSI:CHOM
2018-10-27 09:00 - 16:30 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
It’s a day for Child Science Investigators at Children’s Hands On Museum Tuscaloosa. All activites included in admission including fingerprint analysis, dna extraction, solve the CHOM crime. Admission under 1 year free, 1-64 years $9, 65 plus $8. Learn more at www.chomonline.org.

Gardendale Public Library's Annual Fall Book Sale
2018-10-27 - 2018-11-03 | Gardendale Public Library, 995 Mt. Olive Road, Gardendale, AL, 35071, United States
Thousands of items from board books for babies to nonfiction for adults will be available! We have also had a collection donated with a heavy focus on history. Most dates range from the 1940s to present day. New items will be put out daily.
The sale will open at 9 a.m. each day and end promptly 30 minutes prior to library closing hours. Everything is 50 cents!

Alabama Splash Adventure Fall Festival
2018-10-27 - 2018-10-28 | Alabama Splash Adventure, 4599 Splash Adventure Pkwy, Bessemer, AL, 35022, United States
Every Saturday and Sunday in October,12-6pm. Full access to over 15 amusement park rides, hay rides, corn maze, pumpkin art, and more! Different events each weekend. For more details and tickets, www.alabamasplash.com.

Here Am I Haiti Golf Scramble
2018-10-26 07:00 - 12:00 | Mountain View Golf Club, 3200 Mountain View Drive, Graysville, 35073, United States
Benefits Here Am I Haiti ministry. Learn more and sign up at www.hereamihaiti.org, 205-410-6508.

Finding Inner Stillness through the Jesus Prayer
2018-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | St. George Church, 425 16th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35205, United States

Taste of the Magic City benefiting M-POWER Ministries
2018-10-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Birmingham Botancial Gardens, 2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL, 35223, United States
M-POWER Ministries invites you to one of the tastiest nights in town! The eighth annual Taste of the Magic City presented by ProAssurance is taking place Thursday, Oct. 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Joining us for this special culinary event means you’ll get to taste and sample some of the best local fare that Birmingham has to offer, all while giving back to M-POWER’s health and educational outreach programs. Attendees will enjoy flavors from over 20 local establishments, live music and a silent auction. Early bird tickets are available for $35 up until the day of the event, where they can be purchased at the door for $40. Tickets are available at https://tasteofthemagiccity.instagift.com/.
Taste of the Magic City will feature culinary experts and restaurants from the Birmingham area, such as Ashley Mac’s, B&A Warehouse, Black Sheep Kitchen, The Bright Star, Chicken Salad Chick, Clere Kitchen, Cookie Dough Magic, Dinner Period, East 59 Vintage & Café, Holler and Dash, Jim N’ Nick’s, Lette Macarons, Little Savannah Restaurant and Bar, Millie Ray & Sons, Mis’ Rubin’s Seasonings, Red Diamond Coffee & Tea, Spoon & Ladle Soup Co., Taco Morro Loco, Tre Luna Catering, Tropicaleo, Vino and Yo Mama’s Restaurant.

Forge Breast Cancer Survivor Center Gardening Class Presents: Composting
2018-10-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Birmingham Botancial Gardens, 2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL, 35223, United States
Composting is nature’s way of recycling with numerous benefits: it enriches soil, helps retain moisture and suppresses plant diseases and pests; reduces the need for chemical fertilizers; reduces methane emissions from landfills; and lowers your carbon footprint. As composting can build a foundation for soil health, we will also discuss how to build a foundation for survivor health. You will also make a compost bin to take home! Come and learn all about the benefits of composting, micro and macronutrients and safe lifting techniques to use with your new compost bin. To reserve your place, we request a $5 reservation fee. Scholarships are available; for more information please contact Forge at 205-838-6159. Hosted by Forge Breast Cancer Survivor Center, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, and Birmingham Botanical Gardens; Forge’s monthly classes are for anyone who has ever been diagnosed with breast cancer, as well as their loved ones and the healthcare professionals that serve them.
