Birmingham Christian Family Magazine

1940s Radio Hour
2018-11-30 - 2018-12-02 | Ritz Theatre, 310 Wall Street, Gadsden, AL, 35904, United States
This marvelously theatrical and winning show being performed at the Ritz Theatre, Gadsden, Ala. For tickets call 256-547-7469, www.greatergadsden.com. 7:30pm shows on November 30 and December 1. 2:30pm show December 2. Includes tunes like “Strike Up the Band” and “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.”

2018-11-29 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheater Road, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Come enjoy music, cookies and cocoa, ice skating and a visit with Santa at the annual Pelham Community Christmas Tree Lighting in the Main Arena at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena!! Santa Claus will be available for the youngest residents from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. and returns for visits after the Pelham Community Christmas Tree Lighting beginning at 7:30 p.m. until 8:45 p.m. The Pelham High School Culinary Arts Program will provide cookies and cocoa in the ballroom with Christmas music provided by Blaze Entertainment. Be sure to bring a camera to capture visits with Santa. Both ice rinks will feature free ice skating from 7:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Forge Breast Cancer Survivor Center Gardening Class Presents: Holiday Decor
2018-11-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Birmingham Botancial Gardens, 2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL, 35223, United States
Ribbons! Mistletoe! Berries! Come and prepare for the holidays while learning decorating tips and tricks. Put these new skills to use while decorating a miniature potted tree to use as a festive centerpiece or give as a holiday gift. Learn how to plant and care for your tree after the holidays to enjoy it throughout the year. We will also discuss techniques and tips to help breast cancer survivors and co-survivors cope with stress and stay healthy during the holiday season. 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.

Building Dedication & Ribbon Cutting
2018-11-26 17:00 - 19:00 | AL
Sav-A-Life Vestavia dedicates new education facility in honor of ministry founder, Wales Goebel. The Wales Geoble Family Life Center will be used to educate women, men and families about God’s design for family and point them toward an abundant life as God desires for us in John 10:10. Education programs include practical parenting, next nine month, fatherhood, and childbirth education programs in which participants earn resources for their child, www.savalife.org, 205-979-2309.

Jermaine “FunnyMaine” Johnson
2018-11-25 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-11-23 19:00 - 20:30, 2018-11-21 19:30 - 21:00, 2018-11-20 19:30 - 21:00 | StarDome Comedy Club, 1818 Data Drive, Hoover, AL, 35244, United States
This master of “football” comedy, best known for his viral videos related to college football in the South, performs at the StarDome Comedy Club, Hoover. For tickets, visit www.stardome.com or call 205-444-0008.

Show Your Spirit!
2018-11-24 09:00 - 16:30 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Wear your team colors, design a spirit shaker, make a mascot mask, and play tailgate games as a part of admission to the Children’s Hands on Museum, Tuscaloosa, www.chomonline.org.

Christmas at the Falls
2018-11-22 - 2018-12-30 | Noccalula Falls Park, 1500 Noccalula Rd, Gadsden, AL, 35904, United States
Millions of lights, train rides, scenes in the park synchronized to holiday music, pioneer village. Also write Santa a letter at the Old post office and hove your picture made with him while you visit, 256-549-4663, www.noccalulafallspark.com. (Closed Dec. 24-25)

Thanksgiving
2018-11-22 | AL

Handel's MESSIAH
2018-11-18 15:00 - 16:30 | Riverchase United Methodist, 1953 Old Montgomery Highway, Birmingham , AL, 35244, United States
The Alabama Civic Chorale will present their 71st annual performance of Handel’s MESSIAH with soloists and orchestra. The chorus is comprised of approximately 100 people from all over the Birmingham area and throughout the state. The performance is free to the public. Seats are a first come, first serve basis and will fill up quickly. It is suggested to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the program. Please make plans to attend. This is a wonderful way to begin your holiday season. For more information please visitwww.alabamacivicchorale.com.

Quirky Turkey!
2018-11-17 09:00 - 16:30 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Play Roll-A-Turkey, make a “good luck” football turkey, and pin your feather on a turkey as a part of admission to Children’s Hands On Museum, www.chomonline.org.

Nutcracker Princess
2018-11-16 - 2018-11-18 | Wallace Hall, 1001 George Wallace Dr, Gadsden, AL, 35903, United States
Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker is one of the most widely performed ballet and musical scores in the world. Artistic Director of the Downtown Dance Conservatory, Linze McRae, has taken inspiration from the original Marius Petipa choreography and story from E.T.A Hoffman by adding a Russian flare with an interesting twist on the origins and culture of the Nutcracker tradition. www.culturalarts.com/ddc

GSO Fall Concert
2018-11-11 14:00 - 15:30 | 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.
