Birmingham Christian Family Magazine

Celebrate the Family Expo!
2020-01-11 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Finley Center, 1000 RV Trace, Hoover, AL, 35244, United States
Save the Date! Join Birmingham Christian Family in celebrating years of GOOD NEWS at Hoover Met Complex’s Finley Center, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.! Your family will not want to miss this fun, FREE day of with live entertainment, exhibition area, food and product samples, a kids zone and free recycling of electronics and free shredding provided by Gone For Good, a program of United Ability, formerly UCP!
Have old electronics you need to discard after Christmas? Gone For Good will be on-site to recycle them for free for you from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.! They will also shred for free your unwanted documents. As you recycle you will also be helping to support United Ability, formerly UCP of Greater Birmingham. Gone For Good accepts paper, file folders, CDs, paperclips, binder clips, and staples. For electronics, Gone For Good generally accepts computer-related items – hard drives, flat-screen monitors, keyboards/mice, printers, etc. If it’s used in a home office, it will be accepted. Items NOT accepted include: Tubular/Projection monitors or televisions; medical equipment/waste, including dental molds; kitchen/household appliances; medication/pill bottles; computer hard drives must be documented by a GFG staff member. Hard drives are physically shredded using an Alleghney 5HD3 machine and then recycled.
Meet Mickey & Minnie, Elsa and Paw Patrols’ Chase and Skye! The cast will be on hand for pictures and autographs at the Expo! and at 11am and 1pm perform a sneak peak of their upcoming Characters on Parade Performance February 21, 2020 at Gardendale First Baptist North Campus. The characters are a part of the Just Keep Smiling ministry that assists families with children in medical crisis, www.justkeepsmiling.org.
Special thanks to our Title Sponsor, Heritage Preschool, and to our Major Sponsors, St. Vincent’s Nursing Nook, Shades Mountain Baptist Church, Vision Financial Group, Inc. and Tiger-Rock Martial Arts!
Keep checking back here for more updates!

Free Shredding & E-Waste Recycling
2020-01-11 09:00 - 15:00 | The Finley Center, 5508 Stadium Trace Parkway, Hoover, AL, 35244, United States
Have old electronics you need to discard after Christmas? Gone For Good will be on-site from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. to recycle them for free for you at the Celebrate the Family Expo on January 11! They will also shred for free your unwanted documents. As you recycle you will also be helping to support United Ability, formerly UCP of Greater Birmingham. Gone For Good accepts paper, file folders, CDs, paperclips, binder clips, and staples. For electronics, Gone For Good generally accepts computer-related items – hard drives, flat-screen monitors, keyboards/mice, printers, etc. If it’s used in a home office, it will be accepted. Items NOT accepted include: Tubular/Projection monitors or televisions; medical equipment/waste, including dental molds; kitchen/household appliances; medication/pill bottles; computer hard drives must be documented by a GFG staff member. Hard drives are physically shredded using an Alleghney 5HD3 machine and then recycled. Read more about Gone For Good here.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs
2020-01-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
The Bulls will face the Rail Yard Dawgs in an exciting game starting at 7 p.m. The first 1,000 kids, 14 & under, will receive a mini stick, courtesy of WVTM 13. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit www.bullshockey.net or call 205-620-6870.

Choral Evensong
2020-01-16 17:30 - 18:30, 2020-02-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Cathedral Church of the Advent, 2017 Sixth Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
The Cathedral Choir, under the leadership of Frederick Teardo, Director of Music and Organist, and Charles Kennedy, Associate Director of Music and Organist, sings monthly Choral Evensong services throughout the program year. The service of Choral Evensong uses the Order for Evening Prayer, taken from the 1662 edition of the Book of Common Prayer. Each service includes an Introit, the Canticles, and an Anthem, and is framed by hymns sung at the opening and close of the service. The Canticles sung are the Magnificat (Song of Mary) and Nunc Dimittis (Song of Simeon). In addition to two lessons read from the Bible, a brief sermon is given reflecting on the readings of the day. Learn more here.

Birmingham Boys Choir Open Auditions Now in Progress
2020-01-21 - 2020-03-19 | Birmingham Boys Choir, 2025 Kentucky Avenue, Suite D, Birmingham, AL, 35216, United States
Do you know a boy interested in music and singing? The Birmingham Boys Choir is currently auditioning boys, ages 8-16, to begin next season 2020-21. Schedule your appointment here.

Distinguished Young Women Program of Jefferson County
2020-01-23 08:00 - 2020-03-08 08:00 | Vestavia Hills High School, 2235 Lime Rock Rd, Vestavia, AL, 35216, United States
The Distinguished Young Women Program of Jefferson County is accepting applications from high school girls graduating in 2021 and residing in Jefferson County. The deadline for receiving applications is March 8, 2020.
The program, (formerly Jefferson County’s Junior Miss), will take place on July 17-18 2020 at Vestavia Hills High School. Interested girls may visit www.DistinguishedYW.org and click on the icon “APPLY NOW” to receive an application or they may contact Chairman Eddie Macksoud at jefferson@distinguishedYW.org or 205-907-0210.
There is no entry fee. Participants compete in the categories of fitness, self expression, interview, scholastics, and talent. Last year more than $13,000 in cash-tuition scholarships.
The Jefferson County representative will advance to the Distinguished Young Women Program of Alabama in Montgomery, AL where she will compete for over $40,000 in cash-tuition scholarships and over $1,000,000 in college granted scholarships. The current Distinguished Young Woman of Jefferson County is Lauren Thrasher, a senior at Hoover High School.

Midday Music with Sadie Goodman, Zachary Palamara & Cindy St. Clair
2020-01-24 12:30 - 13:00 | Cathedral Church of the Advent, 2017 Sixth Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Sadie Goodman, soprano; Zachary Palamara, baritone; and Cindy St. Clair, piano, will perform a free, 30-minute concert in Clingman Commons at the Cathedral Church of the Advent. Learn more here.

Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School Open House
2020-01-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School, 1720 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Join us for our open house from 2-4pm and find our why our student-families love us, 1720 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, 205-879-3237. Learn more at www.olsschool.com.

Sav-A-Life Vestavia Volunteer Training
2020-01-27 18:00 - 20:30, 2020-02-03 18:00 - 20:30, 2020-02-10 18:00 - 20:30, 2020-02-17 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. The training time is from 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Learn more about being a volunteer by contacting Steve at 205-979-0302 or email SteveLongenecker@savalife.org.

Beeson's Lay Academy of Theology Begins
2020-01-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Samford University, United States
Puritanism, the first class of the Spring 2020 semester, will have its first meeting from 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. Dr. Gerald Bray will offer another exciting study focusing on this important era in church history. Learn more about this class and others at www.beesondivinity.com/lay-academy or call 205-726-2338.

Jefferson/St. Clair County Home & Garden Show
2020-01-31 10:00 - 2020-02-01 15:00 | Trussville Civic Center, 5381 Trussville Clay Rd, Trussville, AL, 35173, United States
Visit Hinkle Roofing’s booth for exclusive offers at the Trussville Civic Center, 5381 Trussville Clay Rd, 10am-7pm Saturday, 12pm-3pm Sunday, www.trussvillehomegardenshow.wordpress.com.

GriefShare Classes Begin
2020-02-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Faith Church, 4601 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, Alabama, 35242, United States
If you’ve lost a loved one, GriefShare provides a friendly, caring group of people to walk alongside you. Classes on Thursday nights, 7pm-8:45pm through May 7 at Faith Church (Lower Level), 4601 Valleydale Rd, 35242, www.griefshare.org/groups/63460.

GBAHB 2020 Home Building & Remodeling Showcase
2020-02-07 10:00 - 2020-02-09 17:00 | The Finley Center, 5508 Stadium Trace Parkway, Hoover, AL, 35244, United States
Visit Hinkle Roofing’s booth for exclusive offers at the Finley Center, 1000 RV Trace, Friday & Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 10am-5pm, www.web.birminghambuilder.com.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Knoxville Ice Bears
2020-02-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Cheer on the Birmingham Bulls Hockey Team as they face the Knoxville Ice Bears in an exciting game starting at 7:30 p.m at the Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Road, 35124. Purchase tickets and learn more at www.bullshockey.net or call 205-620-6870.

Samford Legacy League's Scholarship Luncheon
2020-02-13 11:30 - 13:00
Hear from Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker, writer for the First 5 Bible App, author and radio devotional co-host Whitney Capps at Samford Legacy League’s Scholarship Luncheon on February 13. Learn more and make reservations (required) at www.samford.edu/legacyleague.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Huntsville Havoc
2020-02-14 19:30 - 22:30 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Enjoy an exciting hockey game as the Bulls compete against the Havoc for Church Night at the Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Road, 35124! Receive a $5 discount per person for church groups of 10 or more, www.bullshockey.net 205-620-6870.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Huntsville Havoc
2020-02-15 19:00 - 21:30 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
The Bulls will face the Havoc for another exciting hockey game starting at 7 p.m. at the Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Road, 35124. Enjoy a $5 discount per person for church groups of 10 or more, www.bullshockey.net, 205-620-6870.

4th Annual American Village Festival of Tulips
2020-02-17 10:00 - 2020-03-16 08:00 | American Village, 3727 Alabama 119, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Visit the only pick-your-own tulip field in the Southeast! There will be 100,000 tulips to purchase and take home. The Festival runs through March (depending on bloom time & weather permitting). Open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.-4 p.m. You can also celebrate George Washington’s birthday and the American Village’s 20th Anniversary on February 17! Learn more at www.americanvillage.org.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers
2020-02-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
The Bulls are set to compete against the Ice Flyers in an exciting game at the Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Road, 35124, starting at 7:30 p.m. Learn more and purchase tickets at www.bullshockey.net or call 205-620-6870.

Kingdom Kids Spring-Summer Consignment Sale
2020-02-19 08:00 - 2020-02-22 12:00 | Gardendale Mt Vernon United Methodist, 805 Crest Dr., Gardendale, AL, 35071, United States
Profits support missions, features new and gently used clothing (infant-teen), shoes, furniture, baby gear, toys, books, DVDs and more, Gardendale Mt. Vernon UMC, 805 Crest Drive. Visit www.kingdomkidsconsignment.com for hours of operation. Many items 50% off on Sat.

Midday Music with Charles Kennedy
2020-02-21 12:30 - 13:00 | Cathedral Church of the Advent, 2017 Sixth Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Charles Kennedy will perform a free, 30-minute recital on the Cathedral’s newly-acquired harpsichord. Kennedy is Associate Director of Music and Organist at the Cathedral Church of the Advent. Learn more here.

One Yard at a Time Gala
2020-02-21 18:00 - 22:00 | The Club, 1 Robert S. Smith Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
Proving that rival teams and rival fan bases can work together to achieve a common goal is what Lettermen of the USA is all about. Lettermen of the USA (LotUSA) is a national charitable organization of former college athletes, as well as active and former coaches who have teamed up to help serve honorably discharged veterans, wounded veterans, and former college players in need. The mission of Lettermen of the USA is to impact those who serve by offering the motivation, guidance and support necessary to rise and pursue success “One Yard at A Time.”
Lettermen of the USA is hosting the 2nd Annual One Yard at A Time Gala on Friday, February 21st at 6 p.m. The event will be held at The Club in Birmingham, Alabama. The $150 ticket price includes a seated dinner, music, live and silent auctions, photo and autograph session. The night will feature guest speaker Bill Clark, head football coach at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Captain Gary Mike Rose, US Army Medal of Honor Recipient. The Gala will include many familiar faces including Alabama Linebacker Cornelius Bennett and former Alabama Kicker Brian Cunningham.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.lotusa.org.

Joy 2020 Women's Conference
2020-02-21 18:30 - 2020-02-22 12:30 | The Lyric Theatre, 1800 Third Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Connect with ladies and hear Shelia Walsh, Cheryl Goss, and Kim Hargett speak during the Joy 2020 Women’s Conference, presented by Connecting Ministries. The conference will take place on February 21 from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. and February 22 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Lyric Theater, 1800 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama. Tickets available online at www.connectingministries.org.

Birmingham Ballet's The Sleeping Beauty
2020-02-21 19:00 - 2020-02-23 19:00 | Samford Wright Center, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35229, United States
Be captivated by Birmingham Ballet’s performance, with music by Tchaikovsky. This captivating fairy tale, with performances on February 21-23 at Samford’s Wright Center, will be full of exquisite costumes and vivid storytelling. For more information, visit www.birminghamballet.com.

Characters on Parade
2020-02-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Gardendale First Baptist/North Campus, 316 Mountain Crest Pkwy, Gardendale, AL, 35071, United States
Come dressed as your favorite character and meet Mickey & Minnie and more at Just Keep Smiling’s Characters on Parade on February 21, 2020 at Gardendale First Baptist North Campus. Live performances at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.! The characters are a part of the Just Keep Smiling ministry that assists families with children in medical crisis. Tickets are available at www.justkeepsmiling.org.

Ash Wednesday Service - No Greater Love
2020-02-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Brookwood Baptist Church, 3449 Overton Rd, Mountain Brook, AL, 35233, United States
Join us for our Ash Wednesday Service on February 26, 2020, at 6:00 pm in the Sanctuary.
