Birmingham Bull’s Hockey Military Salute
2017-11-18 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | 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.

2nd Annual Christmas Toy Drive
2017-11-21 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

Christmas at the Falls
2017-11-23 - 2017-12-30 | Noccalula Falls Park, 1500 Noccalula Rd, Gadsden, AL, 35904, United States
Millions of lights create Christmas scenes synchronized to holiday music at Noccalula Falls Park. Train ride, petting zoo, visit with Santa, cookies, hot chocolate and more. Admission $6 for ages 4 and up, children three and under admitted free. Closed Dec 24-25, www.noccalulafallspark.com, 256-549-4663.

Pelham Community Christmas Tree Lighting
2017-11-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheater Road, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Holiday music from the Pelham High Jazz Band, performances by the Birmingham Area Skating Club and Pelham Skate School, a visit from Santa, hot cocoa and cookies, and more.

Rudolph: The Musical
2017-11-29 19:00 - 21:00 | BJCC Concert Hall, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States

Coosa Boat Parade
2017-12-01 | Coosa Landing, Elmwood Avenue & Hood Avenue, Gadsden, AL, 35902, United States
Riverwalk Park at Coosa Landing, boats assemble at Ray Family Park and cruise upstream thru downtown Gadsden and return. Follows Downtown Gadsden’s Christmas Tree Lighting!

Christmas at the Oak
2017-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Oak Mountain High School
Night of jazz and Christmas spirit. Enjoy live music performed by the Oak Mountain High School Jazz Bands and a delicious dinner at Oak Mountain High School. Benefits band program. For tickets and more details e-mail lauricliftonhowell@gmail.com.

Lil Sista
2017-12-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Tabernacle of Praise Ministries, 3025 Wood Drive NE, Birmingham, Al, 35215, Select a Country:
Taking Care of You: Spirit, Soul & Body

The Story of Christmas
2017-12-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Glennwood Baptist Church, 1929 Glennwood Rd, Morris, AL, 35116, United States

Sozo Trading Co. Open House
2017-12-06 16:00 - 19:00 | Sozo Trading Co., 4 41st Street South, Birmingham, AL, 35222, United States
On Wednesday, December 6, from 4:00pm-7:00pm, Sozo Trading Co. is hosting an open house at their store in Avondale at 4 41st Street South. This will be a fun family event with ornament decorating, Santa Claus, discount shopping, as well as hot cocoa and other light refreshments. The proceeds will be benefitting Sozo’s Village Project, a campaign to build 30 homes in Uganda for 300 children, as well as a church, a primary and secondary school, a medical clinic, and clean water wells.

Briarwood Walk Through Nativity
2017-12-06 18:45 - 20:45, 2017-12-07 18:45 - 20:45, 2017-12-08 18:45 - 20:45 | Briarwood Presbyterian, 2200 Briarwood Way, Vestavia , AL, 35243, United States
Over 900 church members participate in this three-night event, featuring fourteen scenes depicting the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Several scenes utilize live animals, including a camel. Refreshments are offered at the conclusion of the walk. Every year thousands of visitors find this a memorable and enjoyable way to witness Jesus’ birth and life with narrated drama in each scene. It is an easy walk for the entire family, including children in strollers and those in wheelchairs. There is no admission charge. For details, please visit briarwood.org/wtn.

Christmas Home Tour & Holiday Gift Market
2017-12-07 10:00 - 20:00 | Samford President’s Home, 1994 Shades Crest Rd, Vestavia Hills , AL, 35216, United States
Features five unique and beautifully appointed area homes. Festive h’ors d’oeuvres and holiday gift market at the Samford President’s Home. Tour times are 10am-2pm and again from 4-8pm. For tickets and more details visit www.samford.edu/legacyleague, 205-726-2807.

Night in Bethlehem Wilton Baptist Church
2017-12-07 18:30 - 21:00, 2017-12-08 18:30 - 21:00, 2017-12-09 18:30 - 21:00 | Wilton Bapist Church, 212 Selma St, Wilton, AL, 35187, United States
Receive a hands on walk thru experience for the whole family as they tell the story of the birth by allowing each visitor to experience what it might have been like to be there that night – step back in time to the most wonderful night on earth. Every family leaves with goodies, smiles and memories to last a lifetime.

City of Columbiana Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
2017-12-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Main Street Columbiana, Alabama, 208 E College St, Columbiana, AL, 35051, United States

Voices of the South at the Lyric
2017-12-09 19:00 - 21:00 | The Lyric Theatre, 1800 Third Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Award winning men’s a cappella chorus, Voices of the South, performs annual Christmas Show at the Lyric Fine Arts Theatre!

Children’s Christmas program
2017-12-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills, 201 South Montgomery Highway, Vestavia, AL, 35216, United States

The Word Became Flesh
2017-12-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Meadow Brook Baptist Church, 4984 Meadow Brook Rd., Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
Live nativity followed by 6pm special service presented by choirs and orchestra of Meadow Brook Baptist Church.

Glory to the Newborn King
2017-12-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Briarwood Presbyterian, 2200 Briarwood Way, Vestavia , AL, 35243, United States
Performance by Briarwood Ballet. For centuries forerunners have been sent to herald the coming of a great event, but only once since the dawn of time has a host of heavenly angels burst forth to herald the coming of a King. Come join us as we celebrate this King of Glory!

Night on the Town
2017-12-14 16:00 - 19:00 | Main Street Columbiana, Alabama, 208 E College St, Columbiana, AL, 35051, United States

Holly Jolly Trolly Columbiana Christmas Tour
2017-12-14 18:00 - 21:00, 2017-12-15 18:00 - 21:00
Tour Times:

6 pm
7pm
8pm

Candlelight at Dawson
2017-12-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Dawson Family of Faith, 1114 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham, 35209, United States
For more than 40 years, people have come to Dawson to experience the joy that God gave us with the birth of His son, Jesus, through Candlelight at Dawson. Culminating with the candlelit singing of Silent Night, these evenings of worship are anticipated each year by our community, making it a perfect time to invite a teacher, neighbor, or friend. This year there will be three worship opportunities:
Friday, December 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 16 at 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 17 at 5:00 p.m.
Please visit dawsonchurch.org/Candlelight for more information.
Doors open 45 minutes before the program begins each night.

The Mutt-Cracker
2017-12-15 19:30 - 21:30 | BJCC Theatre, 1001 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Performance of the Birmingham Ballet’s The Nutcracker with the addition of dogs performing alongside the dancers. The holiday favorite is brought to life with masterful story-telling and exciting dancing by professionals as well as local talented aspiring youth at the BJCC. For tickets all 1-800-745-3000, www.birminghamballet.com.

18th Annual Chelsea Christmas Parade
2017-12-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Chelsea Middle School, 2321 Highway 39, Chelsea, AL, 35043, United States
9am entertainment at grandstand,10am parade. Make plans to attend this annual, well-anticipated family event. The parade officially begins at Chelsea Middle School and ends at Winn Dixie. Amateur floats are encouraged and a limited number of professional floats can also be purchased. Deadline to register for parade is 12/1/17. For more event details visit www.cityofchelsea.com/christmas-parade-info.

The Nutcracker
2017-12-16 14:00 - 16:30 | BJCC Theatre, 1001 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Performed by the Birmingham Ballet is a Magic City Holiday Tradition! The production features elaborate costumes and sets along with beautiful dancing by a cast of over 100 dancers at the BJCC!

Candlelight at Dawson
2017-12-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Dawson Family of Faith, 1114 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham, 35209, United States
For more than 40 years, people have come to Dawson to experience the joy that God gave us with the birth of His son, Jesus, through Candlelight at Dawson. Culminating with the candlelit singing of Silent Night, these evenings of worship are anticipated each year by our community, making it a perfect time to invite a teacher, neighbor, or friend. There are multiple worship opportunities:
Saturday, December 16 at 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 17 at 5:00 p.m
Please visit dawsonchurch.org/Candlelight for more information.
Doors open 45 minutes before the program begins each night.
