Birmingham Christian Family Magazine

Vestavia Global Rocket Launch
2019-07-16 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex, 4507-4595 Sicard Hollow Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
Central Alabama’s Trail Life Troops and The City of Vestavia Hills partner with the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala., to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon. On July 16 organizations and individuals around the world will launch model rockets in honor of the mission in which Commander Neil Armstrong took his “one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” The Vestavia event, called “Launch Vestavia”. There will be a space-themed moon bounce, rocket-themed crafts, a splash pad, playground, and food from food trucks and Chick-Fil-A. Participants are encouraged to make, buy, or build any kind of rocket to launch. The main event will be a simultaneous model rocket launch at 7:30p.m. Learn more at www.LaunchVestavia.com or contact Event Director, Brad Barnett, at AL254Ranger@gmail.com or 205-936-8197.

Project Lifesaver
2019-07-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Brookdale University Park, 400 University Park Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
Are you caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia? Join our partners at Brookdale University Park for their monthly support group, Living with Alzheimer’s Family and Caregiver Support Group on July 16, 2019. This month’s topic is Project Lifesaver with guest speaker Cindy Kirkland, with Alzheimer’s of Central Alabama.
RSVP to LaToya Glass at lglass1@brookdale.com or call 205-588-0917.

VBS: Glen Iris Baptist Church
2019-07-15 18:30 - 2019-07-19 20:30 | Glen Iris Baptist Church, 1130 10th Pl S, Birmingham, AL, 35205, United States
Theme: Discovering Jesus From Eternity Past To Eternity Future
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Website: www.gleniris.net

Registration Opens For Samford University's Online Certificate in Worship Leadership
2019-07-15 | Samford University, United States
Starting today, you can register for Samford University Center for Worship and the Art’s Online Certificate in Worship Leadership! Participants will learn new worship leading techniques and more from experienced scholars and ministers will leave feeling empowered to lead with imagination, creativity and enthusiasm.
Want to learn more about the four 8-week classes? Visit http://www.samford.edu/worship-arts/online-certificate to find additional information.

VBS: NamCrossPoint Church
2019-07-14 - 2019-07-18 | NamCrossPoint Church, 8000 Liles Lane, Trussville, AL, 35173, United States
Completed 4K-5th grade
Time: 6:00pm-8:30pm
Theme- SMASH Studios.
Register for free at www.crosskids.info.

Super Shark Saturday
2019-07-13 09:00 - 16:30 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
All about Sharks activities at the Children’s Hand’s On Museum, www.chomonline.org. All activities included in admission.

Workplace Disciplines: Humility and Grit
2019-07-10 06:00 - 08:00 | Brock School of Business, 800 LakeShore Dr., Birmingham, AL, 35229, United States
Young Business Leaders (YBL) hosts Summer Series of free events at Samford University’s Brock School of Business (Cooney Hall/Regaions Room 4thfloor). Light breakfast 6-6:30am, 6:30am panel discussion with Dr. Robert Record, Dir. of Christ Health Center; Brooks Harris, Chief Business Development Officer-Harris Doyle Homes; John Lovoy, CEO Infomedia. Click here to find more details. Signup for this event, as well as YBL the August 1st event at www.summerseriesone.eventbrite.com or email info@ybl.org.

Daniel Cason Summer Music Camp Workshop
2019-07-08 - 2019-07-21 | AL
Directed by Daniel and Gwendolyn Cason and the Kids in Divine Service Christian Music Center. All campers attend free. Call 365-1800 to sponsor campers. Perfect mission opportunity for church small groups, Sunday school classes, worship teams and individuals. Learn more at www.danielcason.org.

VBS: Mountain Brook Baptist Church
2019-07-08 - 2019-07-12 | Mountain Brook Baptist Church, 3631 Montevallo Rd S, Birmingham, AL, 35213, United States
Time: 9:00am-Noon
Theme: In the Wild
4 yrs. By 9-1-19 – completed 5th grade
Register at https://kideventpro.lifeway.com/myChurch/?id=51472.

CHOM Rocks!
2019-07-06 09:00 - 16:30 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Paint rocks to leave around town! Part of #thekindnessrocksproject. Children’s Hand’s On Museum, www.chomonline.org. Activities included in admission.

For God and Country
2019-07-04 19:30 - 22:00 | Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills, 201 South Montgomery Highway, Vestavia, AL, 35216, United States
7:30pm free concert hosted by the Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills, featuring Shades Mountain Brass Quintet. View fireworks from top of Shades Mountain at 9pm.

American Village Independence 1776!
2019-07-04 | American Village, 3727 Alabama 119, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Fun, food and fireworks at American Village, Montevallo, www.americanvillage.org.

The City of Pelham's 6th Annual Fire on the Water Show
2019-07-03 | Oak Mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Dr., Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Watch the City of Pelham’s 6th annual “Fire on the Water” fireworks show at Oak Mountain State Park on July 3, 2019, beginning promptly at 9:00pm. Park gates open at 7:00am so guests can enjoy a full day in the park and will close at 7:00pm in preparation of the show.
Both park gates take cash only. Regular park entrance fees apply from 7:00am-5:00pm. A special entrance fee of $15 per car load will be offered beginning at 5:00pm.
Pelham residents can save $5 per carload after 5:00pm with a “Fire on the Water” Resident Coupon. The coupons are available at Ballantrae Golf Club, Pelham Racquet Club, Pelham Civic Complex, Pelham Library, Pelham Recreation Center and the new location of Pelham City Hall. Photo ID or Utility Bill required for coupon.

2019 ChelseaFest and The Big Kaboom
2019-06-29 17:30 - 22:30 | Chelsea, 100 Chelsea Corners Way, Chelsea, AL, 35043, United States
Starts at 5pm, Children’s Red, White & Blue Parade 5:30pm, live music including Nacho Mama 6:30pm and Trotline 8pm, fireworks 9:30pm. Also enjoy food trucks, kid zone and sponsor/vendor tents, www.cityofchelsea.com.

CASA of Shelby County Volunteer Information Sessions
2019-06-27 10:00 - 20:00 | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
Stop by the North Shelby Library anytime between 10am-8pm to speak with a CASA representative about helping children in our community who experience abuse and neglect. Or if you prefer to schedule a time, email Michelle Bond, mbondcasashelby@gmail.com or call 205-451-7753.
Click here to read details on the program and how you can make a difference!

Coach Paul Brown Basketball Camp
2019-06-24 09:30 - 13:00 | Various Partner Churches
Coach Paul Brown Basketball Camp: “Teaching Fundamentals.” June 24-28, ages 6-13. Click here to learn more!

VBS: Grace Baptist-Sumiton
2019-06-24 - 2019-06-28 | Grace Baptist-Sumiton, 200 York Street, Sumiton, AL, 35148, United States
Theme: Into the Wild
Register on Facebook at Grace Baptist Church – Sumiton.

VBS: Ridgecrest Baptist Church
2019-06-23 - 2019-06-27 | Ridgecrest Baptist Church, 7789 Gadsden Hwy, Trussville, AL, 35173, United States
Time: 6pm-8:30pm
Theme: The Incredible Race
Register for free at https://ridgecrestvbs.myanswers.com/incredible-race/

VBS: East Gardendale Baptist Church
2019-06-23 - 2019-06-26 | East Gardendale Baptist Church, 360 Tarrant Road, Gardendale, 35071, United States
5:30pm-8:30pm, Light snack dinner each night
Register by calling 205-608-0889.

Take a Kid Fishing Day
2019-06-22 | Mark’s Outdoors, 1400-B Montgomery Highway, Vestavia, AL, 35216, United States
Be one of the first 100 kids to come into Mark’s Outdoors, and receive a free rod and reel. The only “catch” is that the parent must take their kid fishing asap. 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.

Briarwood Ballet
2019-06-18 | Briarwood Ballet, 2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham, AL, 35243, United States
Registration opens for 2019-2020 classes for ages 3 through high school, 205-776-5284, www.briarwoodballet.com.

Coach Paul Brown Basketball Camp
2019-06-17 09:30 - 13:00 | Various Partner Churches
Coach Paul Brown Basketball Camp: “Teaching Fundamentals.” June 17-21, ages 6-13. Click here to learn more!

Warrior Wrestling Camps
2019-06-17 09:00 - 20:00 | Warrior Wrestling Clubs, 2469 Highway 31, Alabaster, AL, 35040, United States
Summer Wrestling Camps including technique, drills and live wrestling! Boys and girls K-12 grade, June 17-20. Click here to find more details!

VBS: Westwood Baptist Church, Alabaster
2019-06-17 - 2019-06-21 | Westwood Baptist Church of Alabaster, 1155 Alabaster Blvd , Alabaster , AL, 35007, United States
Time: 9:00am-Noon
Theme: ROAR, Life is Wild – God is Good.
Register at www.gowestwood.org/VBS

VBS: Spring Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church
2019-06-17 - 2019-06-21 | Spring Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 3411 Spring Creek Road, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Request registration form at: sccpchurch@yahoo.com. Registration at the door is available.
www.springcreekcpchurch.org, 205-665-4184

VBS: Evangel Church PCA
2019-06-17 - 2019-06-21 | Evangel Church PCA, 423 Thompson Road, Alabaster, AL, 35007, United States
Time: 9:00am-Noon
Theme- Victory!
Register for free at www.evangelchurchpca.org. Walk ups are welcome, but we encourage signing up online.

VBS: The Church at Shelby Crossings
2019-06-17 - 2019-06-20 | The Church at Shelby Crossings, 532 George Roy Parkway, Calera, AL, 35040, United States
Time: 9:00am-Noon
Theme-“inTENTs” – Intentional Living with GOD
Register for free at www.shelbycrossings.com

Alice in Wonderland Live Performance & Mad Hatter Tea Party
2019-06-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Riverchase Galleria, 3000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover, AL, 35244, United States
Enjoy a live performance of Alice in Wonderland by Birmingham Children’s Theatre in the Riverchase Galleria’s Food Court, near Von Maur! The free show begins at 7:00pm and has a run time of approximately 85 minutes. The show is appropriate for audiences age 6+. While the performance of Alice in Wonderland is free, be sure to reserve your tickets at www.bct123.org/alice-in-wonderland.
Prior to the show, Mad Hatter Tea Party guests will have the exclusive opportunity to see some of the show’s stars and enjoy whimsical decorations by Huckleberry Collective, Ashley Mac’s Strawberry Cake, Sally’s Sweet Confections and Milo’s Tea and Lemonade! The Tea Party fun begins 30 minutes before showtime.
Birmingham Christian Family is giving away 10 pairs of tickets to the Mad Hatter Tea Party. To enter the giveaway:
LIKE and SHARE our Facebook post about the giveaway.
COMMENT on the post telling us who you want to take with you.
LIKE our Facebook page.
Giveaway ends 6/12/19. Winners announced on www.facebook.com/BirminghamChristianFamily 6/13/19.

The Compassion Journey
2019-06-14 - 2019-06-16 | Meadow Brook Baptist Church, 4984 Meadow Brook Rd., Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
Family friendly interactive tour of life in the developing world hosted by Meadow Brook Baptist Church. Friday Noon-7:40pm, Saturday 10am-5:40pm, Sunday 9:40am-3:40pm. The free event connects visitors to some of the realities faced by children growing up in extreme poverty. Step into a new culture, see life from a different perspective and participate in thought-provoking conversations with the rest of your group during this audio-guided journey through a series of interactive exhibits. Although the event is free, please register online to attend, www.journey.compassion.com/events/59. Questions call 205-991-8384.

QuiltFest 2019
2019-06-14 - 2019-06-15 | Trussville Civic Center, 5381 Trussville Clay Rd, Trussville, AL, 35173, United States
The Birmingham Quilters Guild presents QuiltFest 2019 at the Trussville Civic Center, June 14th and 15th: Featuring judged quilt show with Vendors, Guild Boutique, Make it & Take it, Special Exhibits: Storybook Quilt Challenge and Quilts of Valor, Silent Auction benefiting Meals on Wheels, opportunities to win fabric/gift certificates and the Donation Quilt: FanFair. 2-day admission is $7.00, children 5 & under free. For more information and directions: bhamquilters.com.
