Birmingham Christian Family Magazine

Meadow Brook Baptist Fall Festival
2017-10-29 15:00 - 18:00 UTC | Mountain Brook Baptist Church, 3631 Montevallo Rd S, Birmingham, AL, 35213, United States
Carnival games, inflatables, face painting, hay ride, candy, trunk or treat, hotdogs, popcorn and more!

Saint Mark UMC Fall Festival
2017-10-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Saint Mark United Methodist Church, 2901 Columbiana Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216, United States
Trunk or Treat. Inflatables. Food Trucks. Carnival Games. Pumpkin Sale. Fun for everyone.

Trunk or Treat with Homewood Church of Christ
2017-10-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Homewood Church of Christ, 265 West Oxmoor Road, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
The Homewood Church of Christ invites you to a fun evening of Trunk or Treat. It will feature food, inflatables, games and, of course, CANDY! And it’s all FREE.

Volunteer Training Sav-A-Life Vestavia
2017-10-30 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. Shadowing is by appointment. To learn more call 205-979-0302 or email stevelongenecker@savalife.org or meganmccarley@savalife.org.

2nd Annual Christmas Toy Drive
2017-11-02 08:00 - 17:00 | VisionOne, 530 Beacon Parkway W, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
21 Days of Giving
Birmingham, AL, November 1, 2017 – November 21, 2017
Please join us for our 2nd Annual Toy Drive! Benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of Charities of Alabama and VisionOne. NEW, UNWRAPPED GIFTS & TOYS FOR A BOY OR GIRL.
We will be accepting toys and donations November 1st – November 21st. This year the new and unwrapped toys collected from the drive will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama and VisionOne Inc. Serving children premature to 18 years of age, RMHCA provides a home that serves families of seriously ill or injured children.
To participate in the toy drive, we are asking everyone to drop off, mail or make online donations for the unwrapped toys to VisionOne Inc. located at 530 Beacon Parkway W., Ste 740, Birmingham, AL 35209 during hours of 9:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WAYS TO GIVE: Drop off location, mail to location, make donation online and arrange for pick up.
These gifts will be given to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama for distribution on Monday, December 14, 2017 for the kids.
Our goal is to fill a mini-bus with toys from our generous support from businesses, schools and individuals within our community. Toys will be delivered to the Ronald McDonald House on Monday December 16th. If you would like to make the trip with us contact Tonda at info@vision1inc.org or contact (205) 901-7112.
Toys needed for all ages: Infants (0-2) & Teens (12-17) are always the hardest to shop for and often the most left out. To protect patients from infection, it is requested that all toys be new.
For each toy donation you will receive a FREE raffle entry for a gift basket valued at $100.
ABOUT VISIONONE INC.
VisionOne Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness for chronic invisible illnesses by providing community events and educational programs that supports advances in research and treatments. Learn more at www.vision1inc.org.
Press Contact
Name: Tonda Thomas
Mobile: 205-901-7112
Email: info@vision1inc.org
Press kit: www.vision1inc.org/upcoming-events

Tour of Homes & Artists Market
2017-11-02 09:00 - 15:00 | AL
Time:

House Tours: 10:30 am- 2pm
Market 9am-3pm

Christmas Village
2017-11-02 10:00 - 20:00, 2017-11-03 10:00 - 20:00, 2017-11-04 10:00 - 20:00, 2017-11-05 12:00 - 17:00 | BJCC Concert Hall, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Arts, crafts and gifts show, more than 700 booths!
Adults $12, Children 6-12 $5, under 6 free. For tickets call 205-836-7173. Advanced ticket holders admitted one hour early.

Vulcan Community Awards Dinner
2017-11-02 17:30 - 20:00 | The Club, 1 Robert S. Smith Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
Recognizing citizens who exemplify civic pride, leadership and progress within the seven-county metro area at The Club!

Bull’s Hockey Opening Games
2017-11-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Birmingham Bulls vs. Knoxville

35th Annual St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Food Festival
2017-11-04 10:00 - 16:00 | St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, 105 Park Ave, Brookside, AL, 35063, United States
Shop in a Russian Beriozka store for authentic Russian souvenirs; drink Russian tea from a samovar and sample foods and pastries made from recipes handed down for generations!

UAB Football Salute to Service
2017-11-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Legion Field, 400 Graymont Ave W, Birmingham, AL, 35204, United States
UAB vs. Rice
Tickets for Troops: Purchase game ticket for $10, UAB Football will donate to a Veteran or member of the Military.

35th Annual St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Food Festival
2017-11-05 12:00 - 17:00 | St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, 105 Park Avenue, Brookside, AL, 35036, United States

Christmas Open House
2017-11-09 - 2017-11-11 | Main Street Columbiana, Alabama, 208 E College St, Columbiana, AL, 35051, United States
Extended shop hours, refreshments and door prizes!

Night on the Town
2017-11-09 16:00 - 19:00 | Main Street Columbiana, Alabama, 208 E College St, Columbiana, AL, 35051, United States

Governor's Salute to Alabama Veterans
2017-11-10 10:15 - 13:00 | American Village, 3727 Alabama 119, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
10:15 service of recognition and thanksgiving for WWII veterans and their families in Colonial Chapel. 11am Veterans Day Program and Governors’ Salute to all U.S. Veterans at the National Veterans Shrine. Free Event. All veterans, active members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families invited. Free lunch provided by American Village and Full Moon Bar-B-Q while quantities last. Register on line at www.amaericanvillage.org or by calling 205-665-3535 ext. 1776

Bull’s Hockey Opening Games
2017-11-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Birmingham Bulls vs. Huntsville

Arts & Crafts/Bake Sale
2017-11-11 08:00 - 14:00 | Gracepoint at Mt. Olive, 2451 Mt. Olive Road, Mt. Olive, AL, 35117, United States

Hope for the Holidays
2017-11-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Dawson Memorial Baptist Church, 1114 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
Free seminar available to individuals and families in our community coping with grief during the holidays! “Hope for the Holidays” seminar includes tips and ideas for dealing with Holiday Grief. Speaking will be Dr. Larry Michael, a well-known author on bereavement, along with panelists of recent loss survivors. For more information call CGS at 205-870-8667.

Veterans Day Fireworks Celebration
2017-11-11 17:30 - 18:00 | Vulcan Park and Museum, 1701 Valley View Dr, Birmingham , AL, 35209, United States
The National Veterans Day Parade will begin in downtown Birmingham at 1:30 p.m. followed by the 20-minute fireworks celebration live from Vulcan Park at 5:30 p.m. A musical salute to our veterans will be paired with the fireworks and will air live on 104.7 WZZK.
The fireworks display is presented by Pyro Shows of Alabama with additional support from the City of Birmingham, the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau, Dale’s Seasoning, UAB Callahan Eye Hospital, Alabama Power Foundation, WBRC Fox 6 News, and Summit Media.

500th Anniversary of the Reformation
2017-11-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Hodges Chapel: Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35229, United States
Details:

6:30 pm – Special Pre-Service Music featuring: Shades Mountain Brass Quintet
Featuring: Rev. Greg Seltz from Lutheran Hour Ministries
Open to the public

Briarwood Christmas Shop
2017-11-16 - 2017-11-17 | Briarwood Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham, AL, 35243, United States
Great Gifts and Keepsakes, Unique and Talented Merchants, and Door Prizes.

Briarwood Christmas Shop
2017-11-16 12:00 - 18:00, 2017-11-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Briarwood Presbyterian, 2200 Briarwood Way, Vestavia , AL, 35243, United States
Great Gifts and Keepsakes!
Unique and Talented Merchants!
Door Prizes!

8th Annual Kampfire for The King
2017-11-18 | King’s Home, 162 Kings Home Dr, Chelsea, AL, 35043, United States
Located on the scenic Chelsea campus, the event helps raise funds and awareness about the mission of King’s Home! The event is FREE. Loads of fun for the Entire Family. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and relax on the grass while enjoying the musical entertainment on the main stage. Food and Refreshments will be available for purchase at the event. Fishing Rodeo with Randy Howell, Professional Bass Angler and 2014 BassMaster Classic WORLD CHAMPION. Randy Howell Boat Give-Away Live Drawing at 2 PM. More Information about Kampfire http://www.kingshome.com/

11th Annual Hope Run 5K Race
2017-11-18 08:00 - 09:00 | King’s Home, 162 Kings Home Dr, Chelsea, AL, 35043, United States
11th Annual Hope Run 5K Race starts 8 AM and Awards 9 AM. In conjunction with the 8th Annual Kampfire for The King, which is a family-friendly free event at King’s Home main campus located in Chelsea, Alabama.

Hope for the Holidays
2017-11-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Bethel Baptist Church, 1708 Spencer Avenue, Birmingham, AL, 35214, United States

Birmingham Bull’s Hockey Military Salute
2017-11-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Game against Peoria at the Pelham Civic Complex. Includes military displays, jersey auctions, and puck giveaway. To purchase tickets, www.bullshockey.net, 205-620-6870.
