Sav-A-Life Shelby Virtual Banquet 2020
2020-09-15 19:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | AL
Join Sav-A-Life Shelby on September 15 to experience what everyone needs to hear, an inspiring, hopeful and restorative message of God’s sovereign power on Life. Also you will hear about what they are doing at the Pregnancy Center in Pelham. This is a Free Event. You must pre-register to get the notification link to participate on the night of the banquet.
What to expect: The banquet lasts only 30 minutes! You will be given the opportunity to partner with us at the end of the presentation. Please prayerfully consider a one-time gift and a monthly gift. These gifts are the funds needed to sustain them for the rest of the year and help them start 2021 strong. They boast of a legacy of 35-years in the ministry and look forward in partnering with you for years to come. Learn more here.

Finding Hope for Today
2020-09-17 - 2020-09-20 | AL
Free, three hour on-demand webinar will headline national speakers and educators and will be available from September 17-20 designed for grandparents. Invite your friends and watch from home! Register at www.legacycoalition.com.

11th Annual Head Over Teal 5K/10K Virtual Run/Walk
2020-09-18 - 2020-09-26 | Virtual online event
Keep the tradition and join Laura Crandall Brown Foundation (LCBF) from September 18 to September 26 as we virtually host our 11th annual Head Over Teal 5K/10K. Create your own FUNdraising page or lead a team of supporters as you prepare to hit the road in your neighborhood, park, or favorite trail anywhere in the world! Runners can honor survivors and remember those who fought GYN cancer by documenting their race times on RunSignup, sharing photos of family support, and by connecting with other participants and the LCBF staff via social media during race week by using the hashtags #headoverteal and #headovertealgoesvirtual. Follow us on social media at Facebook @LCBFoundation, Twitter @LCBFoundation, Instagram at lcbfoundation, YouTube at Laura Crandall Brown Foundation, and Flickr at Laura Crandall Brown Foundation to register to win door prizes and engage in fun activities with the Head Over Teal community. Lead race times will be eligible for a Trak Shak gift card. Learn more and register at www.ThinkofLaura.org/HeadOverTeal. All proceeds go to support LCBF’s mission of early detection research, awareness education, and support services for GYN cancer patients and families.

Calera Main Street Farmers Market
2020-09-18 16:00 - 19:00, 2020-09-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Calera Main Street, 7901 Highway 31, Calera, AL, 35040, United States
Calera Main Street Farmers Market is back! Visit 12-15 vendors plus a food truck on Fridays through the early fall from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. in the “Calera Courtyard” located off 17th Avenue behind the downtown shops on Hwy 25.
“Our community needs this,” Calera Main Street Executive Director, Jackie Batson said. “There are very few activities that families can get outside and enjoy. Calera Main Street hopes to provide many reasons for our neighbors to come downtown. We realize the summer growing season is almost over, but that is not stopping us! We will have a mix of growers offering fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade soaps and lotions, peanut butter, lemonade, baked goods, folk art, and other handmade items which should provide a fun variety.”

6th Annual Stuff the Buss Diaper Drive Kick-Off!
2020-09-18 18:00 - 20:00 | 280 Target, 4616 US-280, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
Diapers are an expensive necessity. 1 in 3 families struggle with “diaper need” or the inability to provide enough diapers to keep their baby clean and dry. Since 2015, Bundles of Hope is the only non-profit solely focused on consistently and reliably meeting this basic need in our community. To date we have distributed 2.2 million diapers. During the pandemic we have seen need increase by 300% and didn’t close for a single day distributing up to 100,000 diapers/month during the shutdown.
Our 6th Annual Stuff the Bus Diaper Drive sponsored by Medical Properties Trust will be located on Hwy 280 on the gravel easement below the Target Shopping Center with kick-off to the 10-day drive taking place at 6pm Friday, Sept 18th. This event will run in conjunction with Diaper Need Awareness Week, proclaimed by Mayor Woodfin. Our goal is to fill the bus with 350,000 diapers and bring awareness to this often overlooked basic need. We are coordinating around 130 diaper drives throughout the community (hosted by local groups, businesses, neighborhoods, and churches). The event will be held in a drive-thru format this year to practice safe distancing. Bundles of Hope accepts diapers in new as well as opened packages and our most needed sizes are 4,5,6, & Pull-ups as well as wipes. Learn more here.

Arts on the Rocks at Noccalula Falls
2020-09-19 09:00 - 2020-09-20 17:00 | Noccalula Falls, 1500 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, AL, 35904, United States
This arts and crafts show features loads of homemade items to peruse. Enjoy some fresh air and support the local art scene! Hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 19 and 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, September 20. Admission prices: Adults, $6; Seniors & Military, $4; Children (ages 4-12), $4, Children (3 and under), free. Learn more here.

Grand Monday Nights
2020-09-21 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-09-28 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-10-05 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-10-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-10-19 19:00 - 20:30 | AL
“Awaken: A Call to Action for Christian Grandparents.” The Legacy Coalition will host a FREE weekly webinar for grandparents of all ages on Monday nights beginning at 7 p.m. Each week Presenters will encourage and guide grandparents through relevant topics from nurturing our grandchildren’s faith to overcoming family and relational obstacles. Opportunity for questions and discussion will be offered at the end of each session. Register below to save your spot here.

Samford University's Tom and Marla Corts Distinguished Author Series
2020-09-22 19:00 - 20:30 | AL
7pm free livestreamed event featuring New York Times best-selling author Patti Callahan Henry who will share insights and stories of inspiration from her award-winning book Becoming Mrs. Lewis, a motivational account of the life of Joy Davidman Lewis, wife of legendary writer C.S. Lewis. View at www.Samford.edu/live.

Regions Tradition- Canceled
2020-09-23 - 2020-09-27 | Greystone Golf and Country Club, 4100 Greystone Drive, Hoover, Alabama, 35242, United States
Due to COVID-19, this event has been canceled.
Official Major Championship on the PGA TOUR Champions. Plan to join us at Greystone Golf & Country Club for all the fun and excitement | Sept 23-27, 2020

See You at the Pole 2020
2020-09-23 07:00 - 20:00 | AL
See You at the Pole 2020 “Return, Restore, Revive,” the Annual Global Day of Student Prayer, is Wednesday, September 23. All around the globe, in every time zone, millions of students will meet at their school’s flagpole for a time of prayer for the 30th Annual See You at the Pole (SYATP).
SYATP is a student-initiated, student-organized and student-led event. First Priority Greater Birmingham, our area’s local SYATP coordinator, is strongly encouraging students to follow all applicable local school guidelines and mandates. SYATP started in 1990. It originated with one youth group, meeting at night at several schools in the community during a weekend retreat. SYATP brings students to their school flagpoles to intercede for their leaders, schools and families, asking God to bring moral and spiritual awakening to their campuses and countries. First Priority estimates 25,000-30,000 students across the Greater-Birmingham Area will participate in SYATP this year. Learn more here.

Vintage Market Days of Birmingham
2020-09-24 10:00 - 2020-09-26 16:00 | The Finley Center, 5508 Stadium Trace Parkway, Hoover, AL, 35244, United States
Visit The Hoover Finley Center for Vintage Market Days of Birmingham’s “Road Trip” on September 24-26 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m each day. This 3-day event will feature vendors from over 20 states. Vintage Market Days® is an upscale, vintage-inspired, market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings, and a little more. Read more here.

Deer Show at Mark's Outdoors
2020-09-25 - 2020-09-26 | Mark’s Outdoors, 1400-B Montgomery Highway, Vestavia, AL, 35216, United States
Swing by Mark’s Outdoors and let them help you make sure that you are ready to bag that trophy buck. On September 25 and 26, Mark’s Outdoors will be hosting their preseason Deer Show with lots of sales items! Visit www.marksoutdoors.com to learn more!

Junior League of Birmingham Diaper Drive 2020
2020-09-25 08:00 - 10:00 | junior league of birmingham, 2212 20th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35223, United States
The Junior League of Birmingham (JLB) is pleased to announce its fifth annual Diaper Drive, to be held Friday, Sept. 25 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the JLB Building (2212 20th Ave. S.; Birmingham, AL 35223). The Diaper Drive fundraiser is a part of Diaper Need Awareness Week, taking place Sept. 21-27. To maintain COVID-19 safety precautions, the Diaper Drive will be a contactless, drive-thru event. Donors do not need to get out of their cars; volunteers will remove the diapers from trunks or backseats.
The event will help stock the JLB Diaper Bank, which distributes thousands of diapers each month to 230 vetted organizations, such as Thrive Together, Family Reunification, Exchange Club Child Abuse Prevention Center, Bridge Ministries, UAB and Chocolate Milk Mommies. The JLB has partnered with the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama to store the diapers and vet the organizations that receive diapers through the JLB Diaper Bank. With one in three U.S. families reporting suffering from diaper need, the JLB is urging capable families to support this initiative and help provide diapers to women and children unable to purchase diapers themselves.
The Diaper Bank is one of the Junior League’s 40 community projects. With more than 2,200 active members, the JLB provides 55,000-plus volunteer hours annually and $1M in direct funding to the Birmingham community. Those that make a donation to the JLB Diaper Bank will be entered to win a Shop Save & Share card, a ticket to Market Noel or a JLB gift shop gift card.

The Great Pumpkin Patch!
2020-09-26 08:00 - 2020-11-15 18:00 | The Great Pumpkin Patch, LLC, 288 Hwy 45, Hayden, AL, 35079, United States
Hayride to the Pumpkin Patch, inflatables, petting zoo, pony rides, hay pyramid for the kids, country store, arts and crafts, and more. Free admission. Pay for each activity at affordable prices. Visit Thursday- Saturday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. from September 26-November 15. Open by Appointment other days during the week, 288 Hwy 45, Hayden, 35079, www.greatpumpkinpatch.com. Read more about The Great Pumpkin Patch here.

Celebrate Family Day/Week in Alabama
2020-09-27 - 2020-10-03 | AL
Family Day is September 28, 2020. Family Week is September 27 through October 3, 2020. This special week is sponsored by Alabama Family Rights Association.
How can you celebrate?
Family Day is a national movement to celebrate parental engagement as an effective tool to help keep America’s children substance-free. Families are the cornerstone of an orderly society. However, over the last several decades, Alabama families have grown progressively weaker. Family Day in Alabama has evolved to “Family Week” and expanded to reflect the importance of connecting with children throughout the week/day and making a concentrated effort to implement programs that stress the importance of a child’s needs and the importance of interacting together as a family. Scientific data indicates that when both parents are actively involved in a child’s life, the outcome is measurably improved.
Children spending significant time with their parents and family members decreases the chances of youth suicides, school dropouts, juvenile drug abuse, teen pregnancies, and incarceration. Research shows that children with hands-on parents are far less likely to exhibit risky and disruptive behavioral problems. This is an important local and national initiative to remind parents, communities, and leaders, that a child whose parents are not engaged and involved in their upbringing and care is a child “at risk.”
Show your support for children and family on Monday, September 28, 2020 and anytime during the week of September 27th. We are asking you to eat a meal or do some other activity together. Family Day/Week event ideas include:

organizing a block party in your community
hosting a potluck at church
playing games that include the family
eating dinner as a family and using conversation starters
attending movie night at the park

This will remind everyone of the precious nature of childhood and our responsibility as adults to protect and encourage our children. Take a photo or video with everyone enjoying time together, and post it on your favorite social media channels using #MyFamilySelfie, #FamilyDayAL20.
Feel free to share your photos on the Family Day Event Page. Be sure to “Like” the Alabama Family Rights Association group page to stay informed of announcements and events.

Golf Fore Life Invitational
2020-10-06 10:30 - 17:00 | Greystone Country Club
Join Sav-A-Life Vestavia to be a champion in our community lives are saved one golf shot at a time at 4100 Greystone Drive, 35242. This event is a critical part of Sav-A-Life’s ministry raising awareness and funds to support women and men as they make life-changing decisions, www.savalife.org, 205-979-2309. Click here to register.

Rooted 2020 Conference
2020-10-08 15:30 - 2020-10-10 12:00 | Cathedral Church of the Advent, 2017 Sixth Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Rooted Ministry offers a unique, simple annual conference for youth ministers and parents. Rooted Ministry begins with the Gospel as the starting point and considers all matters in student ministry and youth culture from that axis. This conference will feature great preaching, engaging biblical teaching, practical workshops, sincere worship and the most intimate atmosphere you’ve ever encountered at a conference. Just the Gospel, relationships and conversations.
This year Rooted will be celebrating its 10th anniversary in Birmingham, Alabama on October 8-10. Because it will take place in Rooted’s hometown, they do anticipate a sell-out, so I would encourage you to register early. Come enjoy a great line-up of speakers (including Tim Keller via video, Ligon Duncan, Walt Mueller, Watson Jones III and Stephen Um) and workshops. Find out more information about the conference at rootedministry.com.

9th Annual Taste of Hoover
2020-10-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Aldridge Gardens, 3530 Lorna Road, Hoover, AL, 35216, United States
Enjoy an autumn evening strolling through Aldridge Gardens, 3530 Lorna Rd, 35216, listening to live entertainment and sampling dishes from some Hoover’s best restaurants, $45 for Aldridge Gardens members, $50 for non-members, 5-8 p.m. Learn more at www.aldridgegardens.com.

Barber Vintage Festival- Canceled
2020-10-09 - 2020-10-11 | Barber Motorsports, 6040 Barber Motorsports Parkway, Birmingham, AL, 35094, United States
Due to COVID-19, this event is canceled.
The 16th Annual Barber Vintage Festival dates are October 9-11, 2020! Click here for more information!

Jimmie Hale Mission Rescue Run 5K
2020-10-10 06:30 - 10:00 | The Curve in Homewood, 1830 29th Avenue South, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Run through the community of Homewood, starting and finishing on 29th Avenue South near Dave’s Pizza. The Run will feature live music, kid’s zone, appearances by Big Al & Aubie, cornhole, block-party, and more! A portion of your purchase will go directly to the Jimmie Hale Mission. Registration and packet pickup opens at 6:30am with the 5K at 8am. Learn more here.

Doggy Drive Through at Brookdale!
2020-10-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Brookdale University Park, 400 University Park Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
Brookdale University Park welcomes pets, and we recognize they are an important part of your family. So tell your pup you’re going for a ride and when you arrive, they will get a surprise! Your pup will receive a special treat bag AND a Brookdale “Bark-A-Chino!” To ensure that no doggy gets disappointed, please RSVP to Leanne Messer at kmesser@brookdale.com or call 205-613-0688!

Merry Market 2020
2020-10-16 09:00 - 2020-10-17 15:00 | Gardendale Civic Center, 857 Main St., Gardendale, AL, 35071, United States
Shopping extravaganza with unique vendors, Café and Sweet Shoppe. Admission $5. Hosted by Just Keep Smiling Foundation. 9am-6pm Friday, 9am-3pm Saturday at the Gardendale Civic Center, 857 Main Street, 35071. Cookies with Your Favorite Characters is Sat. 9:30am-11:30am. Proceeds assist families with children in medical crisis, www.justkeepsmiling.org.

Golf Fore Life
2020-10-16 11:30 - 14:00 | Horse Creek Golf Club, 1745 Hwy 78, Dora, AL, 35062, United States
Help Sav-A-Life Vestavia and North Jefferson Women’s Center save lives one golf shot at a time at Horse Creek Golf Club in Dora, 1745 Hwy 78, 35062. Registration and lunch at 11:30am, shotgun start 1pm. Register here, text NJWCGolf to 41444 or email bethwintersteen@savalife.org.

Sav-A-Life Shelby Sporting Clays and Golf Invitational
2020-10-17 08:00 - 17:00 | AL
Great day of outdoor fun while making a life-changing difference in the lives of women in our community facing unplanned preganancies. 8am registration, 9am sporting clays shoot begins at Orvis of Pursell Farms, 560 Farm Links Blvd, Sylacauga, AL 35151. 11:30am Lunch and Awards, 12:30 golfer start at Farmlinks at Pursell Farms. Participants raise funds through personal sponsors prior to the shoot (like a walkathon). Minimum of $500 in fundraising to participate. To register and set up your personal fundraising page visit www.shelbyclays.org. For more information, contact Dave Anchors, 205-746-5740, Funds raised will allow Sav-a-Life Shelby to bring life and hope through the Gospel to women facing unplanned pregnancies and their families, www.savalifeshelby.org, 205-664-1667. Read more about the event here.

Art and Craft Market
2020-10-17 10:00 - 2020-10-18 17:00 | Dixon Creative, 3659 Lorna Road Suite 141, Hoover, AL, 35216, United States
Saturday 10am-5-pm, Sunday Noon-5pm. Shop the work of outstanding area artists at Dixon Creative, 3659 Lorna Road, Suite 141, Hoover, 205-356-4332, www.dixoncreative.art. Free admission, no registration required.
