Events

The Dragons Will Return! Habitat for Humanity presents 45 foot boats powered by 20 paddlers race to the beat of a drummer. Watch from Coosa River Boardwalk Gadsden, www.greatergadsden.com.

New ‘Avatar’ themed show at Legacy Arena. Tickets start at $33, www.cirquedusoleil.com/toruk.

New ‘Avatar’ themed show at Legacy Arena. Tickets start at $33, www.cirquedusoleil.com/toruk.

Summer series-speaker Anne Reddick, Interim Director of WBL. Topic: "Does your view of God change when you walk in the office?" Sain Associates, Inc. meeting room, Two Perimeter Park South, Suite 500E, 35243, www.wblonline.net.

Illusionist Brock Gill is guest speaker at this life-changing bonding experience filled with high-powered guy stuff for all ages at Deer Run Retreat just a couple hours north of Birmingham in Thompson’s Station, Tenn. Call 888-794-2918 or visit deerrun.camp//events for more details and registration.

Color Dash 5K- About 3.1 miles of laughter, color and fun at James D. Martin Wildlife Park, 998 S 6th St, Gadsden, 35901. Benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama and the Gadsden Runners Club, 888-565-0411

Join us in community over Labor Day weekend at Camp McDowell in Nauvoo, Alabama. The weekend will be full of opportunities to reconnect with your heritage and obtain forgotten knowledge leading you back to your roots.   The weekend will begin Friday night with the option to stay until Monday. Activities include class time, free ...

Super September Series- Hosted by Glennwood Baptist 1929 Glennwood Road, Morris, 35116. September 4, 11am special guest speaker Steve Loggins (North Jefferson Baptist Association) with celebration fellowship and note burning service at noon. September 11 at 6pm Steel City Sound in Concert (pictured here). September 18 at 6pm Crimson Ridge in Concert. September 25 at ...

11am hosted by the Jimmie Hale Mission’s Shepura Men’s Center, 3420 2nd Ave N, 35202. Free but please call 323-5878 or visit www.jimmiehalemission.com to register.

Hosted by Saint George Melkite Greek Catholic Church, 425 16th Ave S, 10:30am-9pm, www.saintgeorgeonline.org. Church tours during festival hours. Drive thru and downtown delivery available, 492-9621.

Hosted by Saint George Melkite Greek Catholic Church, 425 16th Ave S, 10:30am-9pm, www.saintgeorgeonline.org. Church tours during festival hours. Drive thru and downtown delivery available, 492-9621.

During this workshop students will pursue pottery, hand marbling paper, and photography in a beautiful, encouraging atmosphere while others fully immerse themselves in acoustic guitar, their days and nights filled with classes taught by master musicians, jam sessions, concerts and group performances. Participants register for one class that includes four in-depth sessions in that discipline.  Check-in ...