Birmingham Christian Family Magazine

Take A Kid Fishing Day!
2021-06-19 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Mark’s Outdoors, 1400-B Montgomery Highway, Vestavia, AL, 35216, United States
Mark’s Outdoors will give the first 250 kids that come into the store a free rod and reel. Doors open at 9am. The only “catch” is that the parent must take their kid fishing asap. “It is our way of giving back to the community and getting parents involved with their kids and interested in the outdoors,” explains Mark Whitlock, Jr. “The objective is to make memories. With the rise of cell phones in the hands of children they miss out on nature and we want people to get involved.” Mark’s will also have sales throughout the store on fishing reels and rods, clothing, fishing accessories and much more, www.marksoutdoors.com, 205-822-2010.

Prepare to Care: Successfully Navigating the Journey of Caregiving
2021-06-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual online event
Caregiving has become the “New Normal” for individuals, families and communities across the country. Today, more than 40 million family caregivers provide care to over 50 million older adults and these numbers will continue to grow. Every American should be considering the potential of caregiving in their future, whether it’s arranging for one’s own care or arranging for the care of a beloved family member. There is a pressing need to educate, equip and empower older adults, current and future caregivers to plan for and manage their finances during their caregiving journey.

Red, White and Blue Days at American Village
2021-06-14 10:00 - 2021-07-30 16:00 | American Village, 3727 Alabama 119, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Visit American Village for Red, White and Blue Days every Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m starting June 14th (Flag Day) through July 30th. It is a fun-filled experience for visitors of all ages. Learn more here.

Westwood Alabaster VBS 2021 - Treasured
2021-06-14 09:00 | Westwood Baptist Church of Alabaster, 1155 Alabaster Blvd , Alabaster , AL, 35007, United States
VBS is for all kids who have completed 5K-6th grades. More details and registration at www.gowestwood.org/vbs

Community Outreach
2021-06-12 10:00 - 13:00 | AL
Community Outreach, Free Face mask and food giveaway Lane Harper Power of Life Foundation! Read more about the Power of Life Foundation here.

Drive Thru Prayer
2021-06-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-06-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Christ the King Lutheran Church, 611 Riverchase parkway west, Hoover, AL, 35244, United States
Drive Thru Prayer is offered every Saturday from 10am to 11am in the parking lot of Christ the King Lutheran Church on the corner of Highway 31 and 611 Riverchase Parkway East in Hoover.
Come to receive prayer OR to serve by praying with those who drive thru to receive prayer or by standing holding signs advertising Drive Thru Prayer!

USA Pickleball National Indoor Championship
2021-06-08 - 2021-06-12 | The Finley Center, 5508 Stadium Trace Parkway, Hoover, AL, 35244, United States
Need Community Service Hours? Volunteer at The USA Pickleball National Indoor Championship on June 8-12 at the Finley Center in Hoover, Alabama. There are several volunteer positions, dates, and times available. Volunteers will receive a free meal. Sign up to volunteer here. Or, contact Ellen Edmonson, M.A. at ee2368@gmail.com or 205-908-3457.
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the nation and is played by athletes of all ages and skill levels. It is a mix between tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. These championship games will host over 800 athletes along with their friends and family from around the country.

2021 Pell City Hometown Block Party
2021-06-05 15:00 - 21:00 | Pell City City Hall, 1905 1st Ave N, Pell City, AL, 35125, United States
Enjoy live music, food and vendors, kids activities and a car show at Pell City’s Hometown Block Party on June 5 from 3pm-9pm. Visit www.pellcitychamber.com to learn more.

Calera Main Street Presents First Friday
2021-06-04 17:00 - 20:00, 2021-05-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Calera Main Street, 7901 Highway 31, Calera, AL, 35040, United States
Join Calera Main Street as we present our First Friday! Each month, we will showcase local vendors, artisans, musicians, food trucks, and specials from our Main Street merchants! Bring the entire family out for a fun evening in Historic Downtown Calera.
Like and follow Calera Main Street Presents First Friday for news and updates!
If you are interested in becoming a vendor, bring a food truck, or play live music, please email us at: calerafirstfriday@gmail.com

Birmingham Boys Choir 43rd Annual Spring Concert
2021-06-01 19:00 - 20:00 | AL
Tune in to enjoy the 43rd Annual Spring Concert, virtual edition, Tuesday, June 1 at 7:00 pm. The boys have been working hard in rehearsals and are eager to perform for you. While the traditional in person concerts are missed, the choir members are thankful to present the video edition which will include selections from all of the ensembles and special recognition of promoting 8th graders and graduating seniors. Click here view this special musical offering.

Memorial Day at American Village
2021-05-31 10:00 - 14:00 | American Village, 3727 Alabama 119, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Join American Village for Memorial Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission will be free.
Schedule of Events:

Tour the National Veterans Shrine and Register of Honor from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A Service to Remember America’s Fallen will be offered in the Colonial Chapel on the half hour (10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.)

Other buildings will remain closed, but visitors may take a walking tour of the grounds. A Colonial Encampment will take place on the lower campus. For more details, click here.

Friday Nights at the Cove
2021-05-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Owl’s Cove Park, 737 Main Street, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Join us in beautiful downtown Montevallo for Friday Nights at the Cove at Owl’s Cove Park (737 Main Street, Montevallo, AL, 35115)! Each event will feature a different musician and food truck. This kid-friendly, free admission event is the perfect way to kick off your weekend.
Our 2021 events will be held on the last Friday of the month: May 28, June 25, and July 30. Bring a chair or picnic blanket and make yourself at home on Main Street! Social distancing is encouraged at this event, and masks are requested as you move about the park to find your seat. The music begins at 6:30 PM!
– May 28: DRUM the Program will bring an evening of interactive West African drumming and dancing.
– June 25: Miss Kim pays tribute to the “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin with a special show!
– July 30: Red Hot Rodeo wraps up our concert series with an evening of vintage Country and Western music. Shine up your boots and get ready to hear your favorite hits from Dolly, Johnny, Loretta, Waylon, Patsy, Willie, and so many more! Sponsored by Bradford Real Estate Group.

Sav-A-Life Volunteer Training
2021-05-24 18:00 - 20:30, 2021-05-17 18:00 - 20:30, 2021-05-10 18:00 - 20:30, 2021-05-03 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. Learning more by contacting Courtney at 205-823-1846 (Vestavia) or Shannon at 205-808-9001 (Fultondale), www.savalife.org.

Mt Olive Park and Recreation Association Motorcycle Benefit Ride
2021-05-15 | Mt Olive Ballpark, 3500 Mt Olive Road, Mt Olive, AL, 35117, United States
This event is to help raise money to keep the ballpark up and running. The registration fee is $25 and includes a meal ticket. The registration starts at 7:30 a.m., kickstands up at 10 a.m. The ride is approximately 65-70 miles longs. It will start and end at the Mt Olive Ballpark. The address is 3500 Mt Olive Rd. Please enter the park on the Ballpark Rd side.

Alabama Record Collectors Association 40th Annual Record & CD Show
2021-05-14 14:00 - 2021-05-15 17:00 | Gardendale Civic Center,, 857 Main Street., Birmingham, AL, United States
The Alabama Record Collectors Association proudly presents the 40th Annual Record & CD Show on Friday May 14 & Saturday May 15 at the Main Exhibition Hall of Gardendale Civic Center. Show hours are 2pm-8pm on Friday and 9am-5pm on Saturday. Regular Admission is $5 per day. A special $10 Early-Bird Admission is available on Friday beginning at 11am. Find more information at www.alabamarecordcollectors.org.

Family Field Trip at Camp McDowell
2021-05-14 - 2021-05-16 | Camp McDowell, 105 Delong Road, Nauvoo, AL, 35578, United States
A Field Trip for your Family to Experience the Natural World! McDowell Environmental Center and The Farm School invite you to getaway. McDowell “Family Field Trips” are a relaxing three-day experience of exploration. At McDowell, we believe that experiential education, through inquiry and self-discovery leaves long-lasting impressions and a deeper understanding of the world around you.
Activities you will get to experience:
– Raptor Program
– Meet our goats, chickens, and pigs
– Guided nature hike in our canyons, streams and sandstone formations
– Canoeing on the creek and the lake
– A “Taste” of the Farm (harvest & prepare food)
– Climbing wall, hayrides, campfires, meet our reptiles and more!
Register here. Questions? Call or Email Beth at: mecdirector@campmcdowell.org or 205-387-1806 ext. 109

Free Shredding & E-Waste Recycling
2021-05-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Have old electronics you need to discard? 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 May 8, 2021! 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.

The 57th Greater Birmingham Mayors' Prayer Breakfast
2021-05-06 07:00 - 08:30 | The Harbert Center, United States
This U.S. National Day of Prayer event is a significant part of Birmingham’s legacy. In the aftermath of the chaotic 1963 Birmingham Campaign, Reverend Billy Graham held the city’s first integrated event at Legion Field on Easter Sunday in 1964.
You are invited to attend the 57th Annual Greater Birmingham Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast, this year’s event is being held on the Thursday May 6, 2021 at 7 a.m. at The Harbert Center and on the official Facebook page. To learn more and register, click here.

Sozo Children Run for a Reason 5K
2021-05-05 08:00 - 2021-05-15 17:00 | AL
Proceeds raised will be used to support Sozo’s mission of empowering vulnerable children to become thriving leaders for Jesus Christ. The virtual 5K will be held the week of May 9-15–celebrating Sozo’s 11th anniversary on May 13, 2010.
Whether you plan on running the entire 5K (3.1miles), jogging, walking, skipping, or maybe even practicing your dance walk–we hope you will join in and get moving for Sozo Children! Create your own route in your neighborhood, at a nearby trail, or knock it out on your treadmill. Use your favorite fitness tracker or app to track your distance. Help us share the word by nominating 5 of your friends on social media to join in on the fun! Make sure to tag @sozochildren.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers
2021-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
The Bulls face the Ice Flyers starting at 7pm at the Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd., 35124. Fill It Up Night- Fan Appreciation, www.bullshockey.net, 205-620-6870.

SafeShelby Wellness Trail
2021-05-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Veteran’s Park Alabaster, 7305 Highway 119, Alabaster, AL, 35007, United States
Visit a variety of health and wellness booths to learn new approaches to conquer your health concerns and find new ways to enhance your physical fitness, financial wellness, safety, and nutrition. Event takes place on May 1 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Veteran’s Park Alabaster, 7305 Hwy 119, 35007. Learn more here.

Free Admission
Food Trucks
Free Health Screenings
Physical & Behavioral Health
LifeSouth Blood Drive
Exercise Demonstrations

Birmingham Bulls vs. Huntsville Havoc
2021-04-30 19:30 - 21:00 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
The Bulls competes against the Havoc starting at 7:30pm at the Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd., 35124. Church Night with Trading Cards Giveaway, www.bullshockey.net, 205-620-6870.

Friday Nights at the Cove
2021-04-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Owl’s Cove Park, 737 Main Street, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Join us in beautiful downtown Montevallo for Friday Nights at the Cove at Owl’s Cove Park (737 Main Street, Montevallo, AL, 35115)! Each event will feature a different musician and food truck. This kid-friendly, free admission event is the perfect way to kick off your weekend.
Our 2021 events will be held on the last Friday of the month: April 30, May 28, June 25, and July 30. Bring a chair or picnic blanket and make yourself at home on Main Street! Social distancing is encouraged at this event, and masks are requested as you move about the park to find your seat. The music begins at 6:30 PM!
– April 30: Cam Spinks is our featured musician! This Montevallo native and authentic Southern singer-songwriter was recently featured on Season 18 of “The Voice.”
– May 28: DRUM the Program will bring an evening of interactive West African drumming and dancing.
– June 25: Miss Kim pays tribute to the “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin with a special show!
– July 30: Red Hot Rodeo wraps up our concert series with an evening of vintage Country and Western music. Shine up your boots and get ready to hear your favorite hits from Dolly, Johnny, Loretta, Waylon, Patsy, Willie, and so many more! Sponsored by Bradford Real Estate Group.

Glow on the Green Golf Tournament
2021-04-30 16:00 - 22:00 | Highland Park Gold Course, 3300 Highland Ave S, Birmingham, AL, 35205, United States
The 7th annual Glow on the Green will be held on Friday, April 30th at Highland Park Golf Course. This one-of-a-kind event features 18 holes of golf. 9 holes are played during the afternoon, with a break for dinner and fun, and 9 holes are played as the sun sets over Birmingham.
For 47 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham has seen first-hand the impact that a positive role model can have on Birmingham youth. Research has shown that youth who have a caring mentor are less likely to use drugs, less likely to skip school, and more likely to attend college. This year, Big Brothers Big Sisters’ goal is to serve 1,300 children in our community. You can be a part of helping BBBS reach this goal by attending or becoming a sponsor of Glow on the Green.
You have the opportunity to support this exciting event in Birmingham while helping change a life for the better, forever.

Annie Moses Band Performance
2021-04-29 18:00 - 20:30 | Covenant Presbyterian Church, 65 Old Montgomery Hwy, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
Hear the six Juilliard School trained siblings perform live for Samford Legacy League’s Scholarship Celebration! 6pm seated dinner, 7:30pm program and concert. Covenant Presbyterian Church, 65 Old Montgomery Hwy, 35209, www.samford.edu/legacyleague.
