Birmingham Christian Family Magazine

SEC Baseball Tournament
2019-05-21 - 2019-05-26 | Hoover Met, 100 Ben Chapman Drive, Hoover, AL, 35244, United States
Catch some of the nation’s best baseball as the top teams battle it out for the 2019 SEC Baseball Tournament title May 21-26 at the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. Find family-friendly fun for all ages at the FanFest, free to the public and open every day of the tournament.

Accordian Concert Series
2019-05-18 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Brookwood Baptist Church, 3449 Overton Rd, Mountain Brook, AL, 35223, United States
Seven-Time World Champion Grayson Masefield from New Zealand will perform at Brookwood Baptist Church. Grayson has been the Headliner for the American Accordion Association and the International Accordion Association. What kind of music will he play? He’s the Seven-Time World Champion, he can play anything! The Accordion was designed as an alternative to the Church Pipe Organ. You will be amazed at the sound that comes from a box sitting on someone’s lap. This Concert is FREE courtesy of the Alabama Accordionists’ Association. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Grayson Masefield. Two performances only, 1:00pm and 7:00pm. Saturday morning at 9:30am, there will be a Workshop.

32nd Annual Multicultural Indian Event
2019-05-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Oakville Indian Mounds Education Center, 1219 County Road 187, Danville, AL, 35619, United States
PSA: History, Turtles, and Birds… Oh My! The Oakville Indian Mounds Education Center is pleased to host the 32nd Annual Multicultural Indian Event on Saturday, May 18th, 2019 from 10am-5pm. We book public, private, and homeschool groups for Friday, May17th.
Living History Encampments extend around the back of our lake and will showcase historic weaving, Native American cooking, flint-knapping, pottery making, blacksmithing, historic games, hide tanning, basket making, and much more. The dance arena will be featuring multiple drum groups and flute musicians as well as different styles of traditional dance. Our amphitheater will feature bluegrass and country music as well as raptor bird education. Concessions and Arts & Crafts Artisans will be setup as well as civic organizations teaching about archaeology, the Trail of Tears, Master Gardeners, the Extension Service, and local historic home museums. There are several free children’s activities including necklace making, atlatl throwing, stickball games, historic children’s games and more. There are also $1 Face painting, Wagon Rides, & Canoe Rides.
Please mark your calendars and visit our Facebook page and our website to learn more about the festival. If you have never attended, our Facebook page has an album with over 300 photos from last year’s event. Schedules will be available upon arrival and will also be posted online the week prior to the event. Please call me if you have any questions.
The admission to the event is FREE! Parking donations of $5 per car are requested but not required. School, Scout, and Church buses park for free. Proceeds benefit the Oakville Indian Mounds Education Center. Thank you for supporting the Oakville Indian Mounds Education Center, it is by hosting events like this that help us take care of our park and remain a free education museum to the public.

Palooza in the Park
2019-05-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Pelham Recreation Center, 2020 Pelham Park Blvd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Free event and free parking! Live music with the M-80s, bull riding, juried art show, hoola hoopers, vintage car display, rock climbing wall, face painting, bungee trampoline, balloon artist, vendors, food trucks, dog park, and more, www.pelhampalooza.live.

Reach For The Stars
2019-05-18 09:00 - 16:30 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Fizzing planets, space crafts and planetarium shows. All activities included in admission to the Children’s Hands On Museum!

6th Annual Shred Day
2019-05-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Vision Financial Parking Lot, 4505 Pine Tree Circle, Birmingham, AL, 35243, United States
Free service hosted by Vision Financial Group. Bring files and any sensitive documents that may contain protected information such as tax documents, financial and/or bank statements, receipts, and invoices. You can also bring electronics to be recycled. Conveniently located near Patchwork Farms at Vision Financial Group parking lot, 4505 Pine Tree Circle, Birmingham, 35243, www.vision-financialgroup.com. Benefits Gone for Good, a service of United Ability, formerly UCP of Greater Birmingham, www.uagoneforgood.com. Details on Shred Day 2020 coming soon!

Barber Historics
2019-05-18 - 2019-05-19 | Barber Motorsports Park, 6040 Barber Motorsports Parkway, Birmingham, AL, 35094, United States
This two day event will feature fast-paced, wheel-to-wheel racing with cars from the early days through the mid 80’s competing on track. Off track, this event will feature one-of-a-kind sports cars and family activities.

David Phelps in Concert
2019-05-17 17:30 - 21:30 | Covenant Presbyterian Church, 65 Old Montgomery Hwy, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
Grammy and Dove Award winning tenor performs at Samford Legacy League’s Scholarship Celebration, 5:30pm reception with David Phelps, 6:30pm seated dinner, 8pm 90-minute concert. Standard reservations $115 ($50 tax deductible) include seated dinner and concert. Deluxe reservations $150 ($70 tax deductible) include seated dinner, preferred concert seating, reception and photo with Phelps. Online reservations available in early April at samford.edu/legacyleague. Sponsorship opportunities also available. Contact Sharon Smith at 205-726-2247 for details.

Mother's Day Celebration
2019-05-11 09:00 - 16:30 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Make a card, all about mom activity and play our animal mommas matching game. All activities included in admission to the Children’s Hands On Museum!

Regions Tradition
2019-05-08 - 2019-05-12 | Greystone Golf and Country Club, 4100 Greystone Dr, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
The 27thannual Regions Tradition returns to Greystone Golf & Country Club May 8-12. Join the excitement of the PGA TOUR Champions and experience the best of the Magic City’s entertainment: golf with football greats at the celebrity Pro-Am, get refreshed at the tournament’s social center The Watering Hole, and relive the glory days as The Black Jacket Symphony presents the Rolling Stones’ Sticky Fingers album. Make lasting memories with family and friends while supporting a great cause as the primary beneficiary of the tournament is Children’s of Alabama. Learn more at www.regionstradition.com.

Star Wars Day: May The 4th Be With You
2019-05-04 09:00 - 16:30 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Design a droid, have a lightsaber battle and adopt a Wookie. All activities included in admission to the Children’s Hands On Museum!

SURVIVE STRONG Monthly Exercise Camp; Wellness Class
2019-05-02 18:30 - 19:30 | BenchMark Physical Therapy, 1045 Broadway Park, Suite 107, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Movement is medicine! Join us and other survivors to maximize your movement exercise, learn about wellness, & navigate survivorship! At our Survive Strong class, we passionately strive to inspire and empower you to reach your full potential as you navigate breast cancer survivorship. Each class will include an educational survivorship topic component and an exercise class. We will focus on maximizing your movement to get you back to the activities you love! Space is limited; Register today!

Your Child’s Mental Health
2019-05-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Children’s of Alabama Behavioral Health, 1600 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
A free educational session offered by Children’s of Alabama Behavioral Health on the hospital campus. The session – Your Child’s Mental Health: Knowing the Signs and Asking for Help – begins at 5 p.m. in the Lowder Building (1600 7th Avenue South). Under the direction of the CARES Program (Caregiver, Advocacy, Resources, Education and Support), the quarterly CARES Talks are designed to assist parents, caregivers and community members as they care for children with various emotional, behavioral or mental health needs. “Our team of pediatric behavioral health experts understands the challenges that parents and caregivers of children with a mental or behavioral health condition face. Through the CARES Program, we want to help caregivers by providing them with the information, resources and support they need to understand and cope with their child’s challenges,” said Beth Rocker, MSW, LMSW, family care coordinator at Children’s of Alabama. While the session is free, attendees are asked to register online at give.childrensal.org/carestalks. Topics and dates for future CARES Talks are: Thursday, Aug. 1, 5-7 p.m. – Overcoming Trauma, Grief and Other Childhood Challenges and Thursday, Nov. 7, 5-7 p.m. – Nutrition and Mental Health

King's Home Thrift Stores Grand Opening Event & Sale
2019-05-02 - 2019-05-04
25% off everything during Grand Opening Weekend. Stores hosting a free buffet BBQ dinner, activities for children, giveaways and more from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, May 2 at Hanceville location/306 Main Street SE, 35077; 4-6 p.m. on Friday, May 3 at Eastwood location/1569 Cooper Hill Road, 35210 and 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at Pinson location/4496 Center Point Road, 35126.

Kingdom Men Rising film presented by Tony Evans and LifeWay films
2019-04-29 19:00 - 21:00 | AMC Lee Branch 15, 801 Doug Baker Blvd, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
Kingdom Men Rising is a documentary film exploring what it means to be a real man in the midst of cultural trends in which there is confusion about masculinity. The film wrestles honestly with the unique questions and circumstances men face today. Kingdom Men Rising takes a journey that challenges men to rise above what we have become to lives of no more sitting on the sidelines, no more passivity, and no more excuses.

This film draws from the experiences of author, pastor and speaker Dr. Tony Evans to provide clarity on this topic. Matters of significance, priorities, race and passivity are addressed from a biblical perspective. Through the stories of several men, the film drives us toward God’s ultimate purpose for masculinity and design for men. Featuring Grammy-award winning entertainer Kirk Franklin, Heisman trophy winner Tim Brown, former Dallas Cowboy quarterback Jon Kitna, Super Bowl winning coach Tony Dungy, NFL vice president Troy Vincent, author Priscilla Shirer, and others, Kingdom Men Rising provides an honest portrayal of today’s man that is countered by God’s original design.
Kingdom Men Rising is created as a means for speaking truth into a poorly defined and disoriented culture about the purpose and future of masculinity from the perspective of God’s original design. The hope of Kingdom Men Rising is to initiate generations of men to take up the mantle of God’s purpose for masculinity as facilitators of mercy, justice, and faith.

Aaron's Staff Respite Hoedown
2019-04-27 17:00 - 20:30 | Mountain Brook Community Church, 3001 Highway 280 E, Birmingham, AL, 35243, United States
Aaron’s Staff Respite’s 7th Annual fundraiser takes on a lively family friendly theme – “Hoedown”. The annual fundraiser, which supports our ministry’s mission to provide respite care for families with special needs children, will be held on Saturday, April 27 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Mountain Brook Community Church located at 3001 Highway 280E in Vestavia, AL. The event will include a good food, dancing, games, lots of fun and an amazing silent auction! To RSVP, email astaffrsvp@gmail.com. For info about Aaron’s Staff Respite, contact Rhoda Trimble at 205-261-9914. For corporate sponsorships or silent auction opportunities, contact Rhoda Trimble at 205-261-9914 or Toni Tenters at 205-519-6597.

Walk for Life
2019-04-27 09:00 - 12:00 | First Baptist Church Pelham, 2867 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Hosted by Sav-A-Life Shelby. Register at www.shelbywalk.org. Free t-shirt with your $25 registration donation. Benefits Pregnancy Resource Center in Pelham, Ala, a faith-based ministry of Sav-A-Life Shelby offering free and confidential pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, parenting classes and material assistance empowering women and men to make life-affirming decisions. Learn more at www.savalifeshelby.org.

4th Annual Castin’N Catchin’ Tournament
2019-04-27 05:30 - 15:00 | Goose Pond Colony Resort, 417 Ed Hembree Dr., Scottsboro, AL, 35769, United States
Fishing tournament begins at first light (about 5:30am). Weigh in begins at 2pm. Benefits Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center at Children’s of Alabama. Grand prize is at least $5,000 guaranteed. The top 60 winners will receive either cash or fishing prizes. Register at www.castinncatchin.org.

St. Elias Lebanese Food & Cultural Festival
2019-04-26 10:00 - 2019-04-27 21:00 | St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church, 836 8thStreet South, Birmingham, 35205, United States
Includes hourly church tours and traditional dance performances by youth of parish. Benefits local Charities. Admission and parking free.

Birmingham Homeschool Fair & Convention
2019-04-26 09:00 - 2019-04-27 17:00 | Hyatt Regency Birmingham – The Wynfrey, 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Birmingham, AL, 35244, United States
We are officially 100 days away from our event! Exhibitors are being added, encouraging & inspiring speakers are being secured, and social events are being arranged.
Keep watching our website as we add information about our theme, children’s programming, teen activities, and even a special mothers only reception. We are also working on ways to encourage connections that will last long after our gathering.
Remember that the Exhibit Hall will be open to the public, but registration is required. We encourage you to secure your admission today. Just click REGISTER.
Full Access Registration will give you access to not only the exhibit hall, but also to the main sessions (including Pam Tebow & Chelsea Cameron) and ALL the workshop sessions. Check out the Schedule to see all the session and workshop information.

Gardendale Magnolia Festival
2019-04-26 - 2019-04-27 | Gardendale Civic Center, 857 Main St., Gardendale, AL, 35071, United States
Free event includes live entertainment, artisan demonstrations, carnival, pooch parade, car show, 5K Run and Fun Run and more. Friday 5-10pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, www.magnoliafestival.org.

Assistance League of Birmingham Gala, One Starry Night
2019-04-25 18:00 - 21:00 | The Club, Birmingham, 1 Robert Smith Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
Dinner, music of The Bassman for dancing, and a live and silent auction. Purchase tickets by calling 205-870-5555. Money raised goes to support philanthropies, including Operation School Bell which provides new school clothes to over 1,700 children from 49 schools in the Birmingham area.

Parental Alienation Awareness “Bubbles For Love” Day
2019-04-25
April 21 – 27, 2019 is Parental Alienation Prevention Week and April 25, 2019 is Parental Alienation Awareness “Bubbles For Love” Day. “Just as bubbles flow freely, so should the love a child has for both parents!”

“Bubbles For Love”
Wednesday, April 25, 2019 at Noon
Parental Alienation Awareness Day
Sponsored by Alabama Family Rights Association

The Alabama Family Rights Association encourage the entire state of Alabama to participate in this year’s “Parental Alienation Prevention Week and Awareness “Bubbles For Love” Day.” We would like to invite community leaders and citizens throughout Alabama to participate by planning an activity or event in your community.

April is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month; a time to emphasize that our children deserve the leadership of the adults (parents, leaders, community) around them to ensure their health, wellness and safety.
This is an important community campaign that links “Parental Alienation” with “Child Abuse” because after all, it is a form of mental abuse that children suffer.
Show your support for children by taking 10 minutes out of your day at noon April 25th (or any other time during the week) to blow bubbles for love. View PSA here.
We encourage everyone to participate: mayor’s office, court house, churches, businesses, daycare centers, schools, libraries, etc. You may also choose to display a “Tree of Love” in your place of work or business. Children should be encouraged to freely love both parents regardless of their parents’ marital status. You can also create any awareness event during April 21-27 Parental Alienation Prevention Week.
Please take photos of your event and activities and send us a copy or link so we can include it in our 2018 Parental Alienation Awareness Day video clip that will be provided to the governor.
Here’s a preview of our successful event. Please contact us at bubblesoflove@alfra.org soon if you have questions about promoting the “Bubbles For Love” campaign in your city this year.
Take a photo or video with everyone enjoying time together, and post it on your favorite social media channels using #BubblesForLove.
Feel free to share your photos on our Bubbles For Love Day Event Page. Be sure to “Like” the Alabama Family Rights Association group page to stay informed of announcements and events.
For more information visit ALFRA.ORG or email bubblesoflove@alfra.org.
CLICK HERE FOR THE BUBBLES FOR LOVE FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE
Click here to view 50 of the 70 cities in Alabama that issued a Parental Alienation Awareness “Bubbles For Love” Day proclamation in 2016.
Click here to view 58 cities in Alabama that issued a Parental Alienation Awareness “Bubbles For Love” Day proclamation in 2017.
Click here to view 61 cities in Alabama that issued a Parental Alienation Awareness “Bubbles For Love” Day proclamation in 2018.

Volunteer Training Sav-A-Life Vestavia
2019-04-22 18:00 - 20:30, 2019-04-15 18:00 - 20:30 | Sav a Life, 1480 McGuire Road, Birmingham, AL, 35216, United States
For anyone interested in serving the women and men who visit center for services. Becoming volunteer includes application process, classroom training and shadowing. Trained volunteers serve as peer counselors, mentors, parenting class instructors, receptionists, baby boutique servers and more. To learn more contact Steve or Courtney at 205-979-0302 or email stevelongenecker@savalife.org, courtneycannon@savalife.org.

Community Passover Seder
2019-04-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Birmingham Marriott, 3590 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL, 35243, United States
Full banquet meal, Seder plate for every table and story of the Exodus retold. Hosted by Beth Hallel Birmingham. Perfect gathering for interfaith families and for leaning about the rich Hebraic roots of the Christian faith. Buy tickets ($50 per ticket, $500 per table of 10) at www.shalombirmingham.com. Call 205-822-2510 or email register@shalombirmingham.comwith questions.

Ride the Cottontail Express
2019-04-20 10:00 - 15:00, 2019-04-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, 1919 9th Street, Calera, AL, 35040, United States
Hop aboard the train and ride the Cottontail Express to Peter Cottontail’s meadow! Join in the fun at the meadow as we hunt for Easter eggs. A bounce house, temporary tattoos, coloring station, and a sandbox provide lots of family fun. Bring your camera to take photos with Peter Cottontail and share them on social media @HODRRM #CottontailExpress2019!
Upgrade to a caboose ticket or locomotive ticket for a memorable experience and get an up close look at railroad operations!
The Cottontail Express train ride takes approximately 1 ½ hours including train ride and meadow activities. Please arrive 1 hour prior to your departure time to pick up your tickets at the Calera Depot, use the restrooms at the Gift Shop, and to get in line at your boarding location.
Make sure to visit the exhibits in our Depot Museum, our collection of railroad equipment in Clark Yard, our working Signal Garden, and our Gift Shop!
Train Rides:
Saturdays April 13, 2019 – 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Sunday April 14, 2019 – 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Saturday April 20, 2019 – 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Ticket Prices:
Adults (ages 12+): $17
Military & Seniors (ages 65+): $15
Kids (UNDER age 12): $12
Infants (UNDER 2): Free

C.S. Lewis Onstage: The Most Reluctant Convert
2019-04-14 16:00 - 18:30 | BJCC Concert Hall, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Award-winning Max McLean presents this highly acclaimed theatrical portrayal of C.S. Lewis’ journey from atheism to faith. McLean is founder and artistic director of New York City-based Fellowship for Performing Arts, which produces theatre from a Christian worldview presented in leading performance venues nationwide and created to engage diverse audiences. Tickets are from $41 to $71. ‘$30 under 30’ – for patrons 30 y/o and younger at the box office (ID required). For groups of 10 or more, call 888-294-1733 or email Groupsales@fpatheatre.com. Tickets are available at CSLewisonStage.com, by calling 800-745-3000 or by visiting the BJCC box office,2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., Birmingham, 35203.

BHM26.2 Race Series & After Party
2019-04-14 07:00 - 14:00 | Railroad Park, 1600 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
Presented by Medical Properties Trust, the BHM26.2 race series will take place Sunday, April 14, 2019 and will benefit Magic Moments and Children’s of Alabama. Comprised of a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay and Fun Run, each race will start and finish at scenic Railroad Park. BHM26.2 is the only fully charitable marathon in Alabama and provides a fresh, new course to runners. The course takes participants past iconic Birmingham landmarks with no repeats or loops – making BHM26.2 the only non-looping Birmingham marathon.
Runners and their friends and family will celebrate crossing the finish line at the official BHM26.2 Party of the Year After Party sponsored by Stifel from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees will be entertained with live music from Party of the Year from the producers of The Black Jacket Symphony and local band August Night. Guests will also enjoy the Kids’ Zone by Fun Source, BBQ pork meal provided by Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q, refreshments from Coca Cola Bottling Co., Tito’s Handmade Vodka and a FitVine Wine Tasting.
Last year’s inaugural event saw more than 2,000 participants and raised more than $250,000 for local children who benefit from the care, services and experiences provided by Magic Moments and Children’s of Alabama. All proceeds from this year’s event will again benefit Magic Moments – the only wish-granting organization devoted exclusively to children in Alabama with chronic, life-threatening illnesses – and Children’s of Alabama, which provides care for children in every county in Alabama.
To register for the race, view the course map or find out ways to volunteer, please visit www.bhm262.com.
