Leadership Collab 2019
2019-09-29 - 2019-10-02 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Opportunities to gather with other Christian business leaders do not occur frequently enough. And they often lack the space to process new information, ideate and plan for the future.
Leadership Collab 2019, happening Sep. 29-Oct.2 at Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, Cali., serves as a vehicle for you to gather together with other Christian business leaders. Learn more here!
To learn more, visit www.leadershipcollab.com or contact local Convene Chair, Harris Wheeler at (205) 936-7038 or email him at hwheeler@convenenow.com.

Widespread Grace
2019-10-01 | The Haven, 2515 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
Red Mountain Grace is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing gracious housing to out-of-town patients and caregivers during their extended medical stays in Birmingham. We maintain and continue to expand a portfolio of clean, quiet, comfortable apartments within a few miles of world-class hospitals, where families can settle and unwind as they endure their loved ones’ arduous medical regiments. We believe home is much more than a place to eat, shower, and sleep, and we welcome each of our guests with warmth and individual connection.
Red Mountain Grace has helped more than 400 families find their home away from home while seeking medical treatment in Birmingham, Alabama — and we want to celebrate with you!
Widespread Grace is Birmingham’s most exciting invitation to listen to life-changing stories, meet our past and present guests, and get involved and change the lives of families this year. Read more about this special event here!

Golf Fore Life
2019-10-01 10:30 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Greystone Golf and Country Club, 4100 Greystone Dr, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
Hosted by Sav-a-Life Vestavia at Greystone Golf & Country Club. 10:30am registration and brunch, Noon shotgun start, after round buffet and auction. Invitational is critical part of Sav-a-Life ministry to raise awareness and funds to support women and men as they make lifechanging decisions, www.savalife.org. Email bethwintersteen@savalife.org for sponsorship package details and to register.

Beeson Divinity School Community Worship with Christy Harper
2019-10-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Hodges Chapel: Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35229, United States
11:00 a.m. free worship event held at Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School Hodges Chapel. Curator of Hodges Chapel, Christy Harper, M.Div., will preach on “The Magnificat” from Luke 1:46-55.

47th Annual Greek Festival
2019-10-03 10:30 - 2019-10-05 22:00 | Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 307 19th St. S, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
The 47th Annual Greek Festival is on October 3rd to 5th, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. During our three-day festival you will experience the Greeks’ legendary zest for life and delicious authentic Greek cuisine. You can also enjoy Greek music, dancing and a warm spirited atmosphere that embraces everyone as family.
The festival offers free admission, indoor and outdoor dining and individually priced food plates. You can stroll through The Greek Market Place which has Mediterranean and Orthodox Christian souvenirs. Free parking is located in the former Liberty National parking building located one block away on 20th Street (Richard Arrington Blvd) between 3rd and 4th Avenue. We will have a convenient drive thru daily from 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. You can also take a self-guided tour of the Holy Trinity – Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church. Come experience a taste of Greece without the airfare! Learn more at www.holytrinity-holycross.com.
Menu entree items include: Pitas, dolmathes, souvlakia, greek chicken, pastichio, gyro sandwhich, gyro and salad, greek salad and more! Greek pastries: baklava, chocolate baklava, melomakarona, kourambethes, almond cresent, kataiffi and koulourakia.

Deer Show 2019
2019-10-04 09:00 - 2019-10-05 18:00 | Mark’s Outdoors, 1400-B Montgomery Highway, Vestavia, AL, 35216, United States
Hosted at Mark’s Outdoors, 1400-B Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia, 35216, www.marksoutdoors.com. Includes specials on essentials for deer season. Sales on rifles, ammunition, bow hunting gear, scents, calls and more.

Southern Women's Show
2019-10-04 10:00 - 2019-10-06 17:00 | BJCC North Exhibition Hall, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Fall marks the return of one of Birmingham’s most anticipated annual events, the Southern Women’s Show. The show runs October 4-October 6 with three days of celebrity guests, exciting new features, exclusive offers and shopping designed specifically for local gals. Read more here!
Show hours are Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.– 5 p.m. Admission is $12 at the door, $10 in advance online, $9 in advance at Piggly Wiggly, $6 for children 6–12 years old and free for children under 6 years of age (with paying adult). Special $5 after 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For group discount tickets and more information, call (800) 849-0248 or visit www.SouthernWomensShow.com. Show sponsors include Chevrolet, America’s First Federal Credit Union, Brookwood Baptist Health & Piggly Wiggly.

Pumpkin Patch Express
2019-10-05 - 2019-10-06, 2019-10-12 - 2019-10-13, 2019-10-19 - 2019-10-20 | Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, 1919 9th Street, Calera, AL, 35040, United States
Hosted by Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum in Calera. Ride train to the Pumpkin Patch for hayride, bounce house, corn maze, and more. Train departures are 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturdays and 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Sundays. Purchase tickets at www.hodrrm.org or call 205-757-8383.

Super 32 & Pre-season Prep Camp
2019-10-05 09:00 - 2019-10-06 12:00 | Warrior Wrestling Club, 2743 Hwy 31, Calera, AL, 35040, United States
Warrior Wrestling Club, 2469 Highway 31, 35020, will host this camp for advanced youth, middle school and high school wrestlers. Camp fee is $80 and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lodging is available at the facility. Contact Coach Shad Rissler at shadrissler@gmail.com or call 845-978-4924 for more information and to register.

Springville Pediatric First Annual Fall Festival
2019-10-05 11:00 - 16:00 | Big Springs Park, 75 Old Talladega Road, Springville, AL, 35146, United States
Come join us on October 5 for Springville Pediatrics First Annual Fall Festival! There will be food trucks, games for the kids, a photo booth, bounce houses and more! Learn more at www.springville-pediatrics.com.

Great Pumpkin Patch Church Days
2019-10-06 | The Great Pumpkin Patch, LLC, 288 Hwy 45, Hayden, AL, 35079, United States
Bring your church bulletin from that day and receive $2 off the purchase of activities arm bands (up to 6 family members). Entertainment includes local Christian artists, Hayden, Ala., www.greatpumpkinpatch.com.

Pastor Appreciation Breakfast
2019-10-08 08:00 - 09:30 | The Club
Free event at The Club, 1 Robert S Smith Drive, Homewood, 35209 to support area pastors hosted by Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association and World Vision. Includes hot breakfast buffet, encouraging message from Dr. Jay Strack, worship by Dwayne Moore and gifts of appreciation. Register at www.scottdawson.org or contact Billy Hatley at 800-869-8738, bhatley@scottdawson.org.

Beeson Divinity School Community Worship Go Global
2019-10-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Hodges Chapel: Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35229, United States
Miriam Adeney will preach on Jeremiah 31:10-14 for Go Global week at Beeson Divinity School. Miriam Adeney is an associate professor of world Christian studies at Seattle Pacific University.

Christopher Showhouse To Benefit Lifeline Children’s Services
2019-10-10 10:00 - 2019-10-13 18:00 | 2445 Chestnut Road, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216, 2445 Chestnut Road, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216, United States
Christopher Architecture and Interiors is hosting an open house tour of the Christopher Showhouse starting Thursday, October 10th through Sunday, October 13th. Proceeds will benefit Lifeline Children’s Services.

The Christopher Showhouse will be open daily from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. It is located at 2445 Chestnut Road, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216. The showhouse will highlight the design work of Christopher Architecture and Interiors while also spotlighting designs, craftsmanship, and products from local, regional, and national vendors and suppliers. Tickets are $22 and may be purchased from the website at christopherai.com/christopher-showhouse.

What a Sweet Deal!
2019-10-10 11:00 - 12:30 | Riverchase Country Club, Hoover, AL, United States
You and your friends are invited to lunch featuring
What a Sweet Deal!
Thursday, October 10, 2019, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Riverchase Country Club
$20
Just in time for holiday meals, JaWanda Jackson
from Jawanda’s Sweet Potato Pies, will share her suggestions for sweets—pies, pies, and pies!
And hear our speaker Shirley Craddock from Woodbury, Tennessee, when she tells us “Let’s Make a Deal!”
For reservations
call Mary at 205-529-1533
by Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Reservations should be kept or honored
Hosted by Shelby County Christian Women’s Connection
Stonecoft Ministries

Author Morgan Cheek at Samford Legacy League's Luncheon
2019-10-10 11:30 - 13:00 | AL, United States
On Thursday, October 10, the Samford University Legacy League will host their annual Fall Luncheon as they welcome Morgan Cheek, a Birmingham resident and gifted author. Cheek, author of two books, On Milk and Honey: How God’s Goodness Shows Up in Unexpected Places and Are We There Yet? One Sojourner’s Journey through Dross Consumed and Gold Refined, and an active blogger at seedsandleaven.com, holds a gracious and unique perspective on the concept of suffering. Read more about Cheek here.
Guests at the luncheon can expect to be moved and touched by Cheek’s story as they enjoy fellowship over a delicious meal together. Cheek will share her journey with the attendees, offering words of wisdom, inspiration and hope. In addition to Cheek’s message, the event will feature the Legacy League’s continued partnership with Kendra Scott and will feature mystery gift boxes and a pop-up jewelry shop. Proceeds will benefit the Legacy League’s scholarship program
The luncheon will be held at a country club in Vestavia at 11:30 a.m. Reservations ($25) are required and may be made online at samford.edu/legacyleague through Friday, October 4. With limited capacity, reservations will be accepted in the order received.

Taste of Hoover
2019-10-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Aldridge Gardens, 3530 Lorna Road, Hoover, AL, 35216, United States
Aldridge Gardens celebrate the variety of culinary styles found throughout the city. Enjoy the Gardens, listen to live entertainment and sample delicious dishes, $50 non-members, $40 members, www.aldridgegardens.com.

Hesychia
2019-10-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Saint George Melkite Catholic Church, 425 16th Avenue South , Birmingham , AL, 35205, United States
Join St. George Church, 425 16th Avenue South, 35205 for Hesychia: Finding Inner Stillness through the Jesus Prayer starting at 6 p.m. The evening is free, but does require advanced registration. For more information or to register, please visit www.saintgeorgeonline.org.

Western Cowboy Days at Old Baker Farm
2019-10-12 - 2019-10-13 | Old Baker Farm, 184 Furrow Ln, Harpersville, AL, 35078, United States
Enjoy western music, hay wagon rides, the pumpkin patch and hay mountain! Kids are welcome to come dressed in western attire. $10 per person and includes a pumpkin and all events except for food, arts and crafts and horseback rides. Sat. 9am-dark and Sun. 1pm-dark, www.oldbakerfarm.com.

Smokin' & Stokin' Backyard BBQ Competition
2019-10-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Trussville Civic Center, 5381 Trussville Clay Rd, Trussville, AL, 35173, United States
Enjoy fun for all ages at the 2nd Annual Smokin’ & Stokin’ Backyard BBQ Competion at the Trussville Civic Center on October 12, 2019 from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sample and vote for your favorite BBQ and enjoy corn hole competition, entertainment, food trucks, KCBA & ABA Competitive Teams and more! Tickets are $10 for for ages 13 and up, $5 ages 4-12 and free for ages 3 and under. For more information, visit www.TrussvilleRotaryEvents.com.

Jazz in the Park
2019-10-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Emmet O’Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213, United States
Free event 5-8pm on the grounds of the Emmet O’Neal Library, 50 Oak St, Mountain Brook, 35213. Hosted by Magic City Smooth Jazz with the help of Thomas Waters State Farm, www.thomaswaters.com. Learn more at www.magiccitysmoothjazz.com, 205-616-1735, www.facebook.com/magiccitysmoothjazz.Read more here!
Thomas Waters and his State Farm team helped host Jazz in the Park in Homewood last fall. This year they make their way to Mountain Brook with a free concert on October 13, 2019.

Beeson Divinity School Community Worship with Mark Gignilliat
2019-10-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Hodges Chapel: Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35229, United States
11 a.m. free worship event at Samford University’s Hodges Chapel. Mark Gignilliat will preach a sermon from Romans 11:33-36 called, “Soli Deo Gloria!”

Choral Evensong
2019-10-17 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.

Brookdale 20thAnniversary Celebration
2019-10-18 | Brookdale University Park, 400 University Park Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
Tours, refreshments, entertainment, and more, Brookdale University Park, 400 University Park Dr, 35209, 205-870-0786, www.brookdale.com.

Merry Market
2019-10-18 - 2019-10-19 | Gardendale Civic Center, 857 Main St., Gardendale, AL, 35071, United States
Shopping extravaganza with unique vendors, Café and Sweet Shoppe. Admission $5. Hosted by Just Keep Smiling. 9am-5pm Friday, 9am-3pm Saturday. Cookies with Your Favorite Characters is Sat. 10-Noon. Proceeds assist families with children in medical crisis, www.justkeepsmiling.org.

No Limits Women's Retreat
2019-10-18 16:00 - 2019-10-20 12:00 | Shocco Springs Conference Center, 1314 Shocco Springs Rd, Talladega, AL, 35160, United States
Listen to a conversation about the relationship between mental health and spirituality and learn how to no longer allow difficulties like depression, anxiety and everyday struggles to limit you during this inaugural retreat held at Shocco Springs, Ala. Read about the retreat speakers and more here. Register at www.nolimitsretreat.org.

Vestavia Hills UMC Fall Festival
2019-10-20 16:00 - 18:00 | AL
Please join us at Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church on Sunday, October 20, 2019 from 4-6 p.m. for this FREE event in our church parking lot! Enjoy inflatables, food trucks, pony rides and more! We will be collecting socks to gift the homeless. Visit http://VHUMC.org/events for more information.

Beeson Divinity School Community Worship with Robert Smith, Jr.
2019-10-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Hodges Chapel: Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35229, United States
11 a.m. free worship event held at Samford University’s Hodges Chapel. Robert Smith, Jr. will preach “The Relentless Romance,” a sermon based on 1 Corinthians 13.
