Birmingham Christian Family Magazine

Hammer Ride Presented by Brannon Honda
2019-03-17 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 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, 2019-04-11 18:00 - 20:30, 2019-04-15 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.

IGNITE Volunteer Awards Ceremony
2019-04-10 10:30 - 12:30 | The Club, Birmingham, 1 Robert Smith Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
Hands on Birmingham (HOB), a United Way program, will present the third IGNITE Volunteer Awards ceremony on April 10, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at The Club in Birmingham. The one-day community celebration is designed to honor volunteers who do not receive public recognition for their service to others. Over the course of two years, HOB has recognized over 100 unsung heroes who have created social change through selfless actions to an audience made up over 500 attendees.
IGNITE presents awards in seven categories: HOB Volunteer of the Year, Corporate/Company Volunteer of the Year, Government Volunteer of the Year, Nonprofit Volunteer of the Year, Student Volunteer of the Year, Small Business Volunteer of the Year, and Faith-Based Volunteer of the Year.
Nominate a deserving volunteer (even yourself) today at www.uwca.org/ignite!

Women's Connection East Luncheon and Fashion Show
2019-04-10 11:30 - 13:00 | Grayson Valley Country Club, 2201 Grayson Valley Dr, Birmingham, AL, 35235, United States
Luncheon and fashion show for women of all ages at Grayson Valley Country Club includes fahion show, 5 course luncheon, and inspiraional speaker.

Vacation Bible School Free Listing Deadline
2019-04-12 | AL
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 for details.

Victory Bash
2019-04-13 18:00 - 21:00 | AL
Join us as we follow in the footsteps of the Greatest Generation! As we mark the start of 75th anniversary of the D-Day Landings and the Battle of Normandy let’s celebrate, the peace, liberty and reconciliation of this momentous occasion.
Victory Bash will be a Big Band reception featuring cocktails and live music, WWII actors, entertainment, and dancing as well as “That’s All, Brother!” the lead aircraft in the D-Day invasion. That’s All, Brother led over 800 C-47s that dropped over 13,000 paratroopers into the battle, ultimately changing the course of mankind.

BHM26.2 Race Series & After Party
2019-04-14 07:00 - 14:00 | Railroad Park, 1600 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
Presented by Medical Properties Trust, the BHM26.2 race series will take place Sunday, April 14, 2019 and will benefit Magic Moments and Children’s of Alabama. Comprised of a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay and Fun Run, each race will start and finish at scenic Railroad Park. BHM26.2 is the only fully charitable marathon in Alabama and provides a fresh, new course to runners. The course takes participants past iconic Birmingham landmarks with no repeats or loops – making BHM26.2 the only non-looping Birmingham marathon.
Runners and their friends and family will celebrate crossing the finish line at the official BHM26.2 Party of the Year After Party sponsored by Stifel from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees will be entertained with live music from Party of the Year from the producers of The Black Jacket Symphony and local band August Night. Guests will also enjoy the Kids’ Zone by Fun Source, BBQ pork meal provided by Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q, refreshments from Coca Cola Bottling Co., Tito’s Handmade Vodka and a FitVine Wine Tasting.
Last year’s inaugural event saw more than 2,000 participants and raised more than $250,000 for local children who benefit from the care, services and experiences provided by Magic Moments and Children’s of Alabama. All proceeds from this year’s event will again benefit Magic Moments – the only wish-granting organization devoted exclusively to children in Alabama with chronic, life-threatening illnesses – and Children’s of Alabama, which provides care for children in every county in Alabama.
To register for the race, view the course map or find out ways to volunteer, please visit www.bhm262.com.

Ride the Cottontail Express
2019-04-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, 1919 9th Street, Calera, AL, 35040, United States
Hop aboard the train and ride the Cottontail Express to Peter Cottontail’s meadow! Join in the fun at the meadow as we hunt for Easter eggs. A bounce house, temporary tattoos, coloring station, and a sandbox provide lots of family fun. Bring your camera to take photos with Peter Cottontail and share them on social media @HODRRM #CottontailExpress2019!
Upgrade to a caboose ticket or locomotive ticket for a memorable experience and get an up close look at railroad operations!
The Cottontail Express train ride takes approximately 1 ½ hours including train ride and meadow activities. Please arrive 1 hour prior to your departure time to pick up your tickets at the Calera Depot, use the restrooms at the Gift Shop, and to get in line at your boarding location.
Make sure to visit the exhibits in our Depot Museum, our collection of railroad equipment in Clark Yard, our working Signal Garden, and our Gift Shop!
Train Rides:
Saturdays April 13, 2019 – 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Sunday April 14, 2019 – 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Saturday April 20, 2019 – 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Ticket Prices:
Adults (ages 12+): $17
Military & Seniors (ages 65+): $15
Kids (UNDER age 12): $12
Infants (UNDER 2): Free

C.S. Lewis Onstage: The Most Reluctant Convert
2019-04-14 16:00 - 18:30 | BJCC Concert Hall, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
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 $71. ‘$30 under 30’ – for patrons 30 y/o and younger at the box office (ID required). For groups of 10 or more, call 888-294-1733 or email Groupsales@fpatheatre.com. Tickets are available at CSLewisonStage.com, by calling 800-745-3000 or by visiting the BJCC box office,2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., Birmingham, 35203.
