Lift Your Spirits
2023-07-27 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Vestavia Country Club, 400 Beaumont Dr., Vestavia, AL, 35216, United States
An evening of fun and play hosted by Community Grief Support 5:30-8:30pm at Vestavia Country Club. Lawn games, DJ, dancing, buffet and live/silent auctions stocked with items, experiences and vacations to truly lift your spirits. Causal/Festive Attire. Individual tickets $125, group tickets also available, www.communitygriefsupport.org/lys.

WBL & YBL Summer Series Panel Discussion: Courage at Work
2023-08-02 06:30 - 07:30 | Samford University Cooney Hall Regions Room, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35229, United States
Join Women Business Leaders and Young Business Leaders for a panel discussion on courage featuring Chuck Welden, Elizabeth Buchanan, and Doug Mills at Samford University – Cooney Hall, Regions Room. Light Refreshments from O.Henry’s will be served beginning at 6 a.m., program begins at 6:30 a.m. and concludes at 7:30 a.m. This is a free event, but please register here.

First Friday w/ Calera Main Street
2023-08-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Calera Main Street, 7901 Highway 31, Calera, AL, 35040, United States
5-8pm local artisans, musicians, food trucks, and more in historic Downtown Calera, www.downtowncalera.org.

The Foundry Prayer Walk
2023-08-11 | AL
The Foundry believes in the power of prayer! Join them for their Prayer Walk on August 11, 2023. Learn more here.

Compact Chelsea Suicide Prevention Parent Seminar
2023-08-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Morningstar Methodist Church, 11072 Highway 11, Chelsea, AL, 35043, United States
Join Compact for a free seminar that offers parents and the community a way to learn about warning signs for suicide, and how to create a space for loving conversations that may save a life. Guest speakers include Central Alabama Wellness Alice Farraicker and Alyson Cahoon. Register by August 11 by emailing jpinson@shelbyda.com.

Unmasking the Complexity of Suicide with Community Grief Support
2023-08-17 19:00 - 2023-08-18 16:30 | Canterbury United Methodist Church, 350 Overbrook Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35213, United States
Join Community Grief Support (CGS) for a suicide awareness conference called Unmasking the Complexity of Suicide. The conference will be a safe, stigma-free public conversation and Q+A panel featuring Noah Galloway, Cheryl Dodson, and Judith Harrington. Read more about the keynote speakers here. August 17 from 7-9pm (6pm checkin) and August 18 8am-4:30pm at Canterbury United Methodist Church, 350 Overbrook Road, Birmingham, 35213. Free admission to the public and open to the public, all mental health and other professionals and graduate students. A virtual livestream is available. Learn more at www.communitygriefsupport.com.

Birmingham Barons Baseball's Faith & Family Night
2023-08-18 19:05 - 21:00 | Regions Field, 1401 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL, 35223, United States
Find your space at Regions Field this summer! Enjoy a great night of baseball, fun and fireworks at the Faith & Family Night sponsored by Birmingham Christian Family on August 18. Food and ticket packages available for groups of 10 or more. Learn more at barons.com.

Senior Dog Sunday Adoption Event with Two by Two Rescue
2023-08-20 13:00 - 16:00 | East 59 Cafe, 701 Doug Baker Blvd #103, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
Senior dogs have something to wag about this summer! East 59 Café is hosting a Senior Dog Sunday adoption event for Two by Two Rescue on August 20 from 1-4pm.
Two by Two continues to be recognized for their efforts in rescuing senior dogs. “No one is more grateful or loving than an old dog,” said Sonya King, Executive Director of Two by Two. In fact, Two by Two was recently awarded a grant from national nonprofit Grey Muzzle Organization. “We’re looking forward to helping more senior dogs get the second chance they deserve thanks to the generosity of Grey Muzzle Organization,” said King.
To meet all the senior dogs available for adoption, visit www.twobytworescue.com. Meet and greets for specific dogs can be arranged by emailing jeanie@twobytworescue.com.

Kingdom Kids Fall/Winter Consignment Sale
2023-08-24 08:00 - 2023-08-26 12:00 | Hope Church- A Community Church, 805 Crest Drive, Gardendale, AL, 35071, United States
Features gently-used infant and children’s clothing, shoes, baby gear, toys, costumes and dancewear! Shop at Hope Church, 805 Crest Drive, Gardendale. Thursday: 8am-7pm; Friday: 8am-6pm; Saturday: 7am-12pm. Many items 50% off on Saturday! Profits support missions, www.kingdomkidsconsignment.com.

Active Shooter Preparedness Conference
2023-08-24 08:30 - 15:30 | Bessemer Civic Center, 1130 9th Avenue SW, Bessemer, AL, 35022, United States
This conference is designed for places of worship, small businesses and organizations that want to ensure their team is prepared to respond to an active threat with confidence and resilience. The conference, taking place at the Bessemer Civic Center from 8:30am-3:30pm, is free to attend but guests do need to register as lunch will be provided at no cost. Either individuals or groups can register. Click here to register.

Pickleball Palooza Tournament Benefiting Red Mountain Grace
2023-08-27 11:00 - 17:00 | Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex, 4507-4595 Sicard Hollow Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
The Young Professional’s Board of Red Mountain Grace presents its first annual Pickleball Palooza Tournament. Join us on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at the Sicard Hollow Pickleball Courts. Matches begin at 11 AM. Tournament entry is $35 per player ($70 per team). Registration ticket includes play, t-shirt, and refreshments. All proceeds support Red Mountain Grace’s goal of continuing to be the best housing option for families traveling to Birmingham, AL for unexpected, extended medical stays. Registration and sponsorship information available at onecau.se/pickleball-palooza-23. Red Mountain Grace is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing clean, safe, and affordable housing to patients, caregivers, and families displaced to our city because of medical crises. They have welcomed over 1,000 families since opening their doors in 2013. They serve a wide range of primary medical conditions and ages, with over 140 families served each year.

Dove Days at Mark's Outdoors
2023-08-31 - 2023-09-02 | Mark’s Outdoors, 1400-B Montgomery Highway, Vestavia, AL, 35216, United States
Visit Mark’s Outdoors, 1400-b Montgomery Highway, 35216, for great savings and more, www.marksoutdoors.com.

GriefShare Classes Begin
2023-08-31 19:00 - 21:00 | 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 offered in person for 14 weeks on Thursday nights from 7pm-9pm starting August 31 at Faith Church, 4601 Valleydale Rd, 35242. Registration fee is $25 (includes workbook and refreshments). Learn more and register at www.griefshare.org/groups/167588.

51st Annual Gem Show, hosted by the Alabama Mineral and Lapidary Society
2023-09-01 10:00 - 2023-09-03 16:00 | Irondale Civic Center (former Zamora Shrine Temple), 3521 Ratliff Rd., Irondale, AL, 35120, United States
This family-friendly show happening on September 1-2 from 10am-6pm and September 3 from 10am-4pm will delight everyone from seasoned rockhounds to casual collectors and curiosity seekers. Browse through fascinating gem, mineral, and fossil specimens, handcrafted jewelry and decorative items. Wares from local and visiting artists and collectors are featured at 100+ tables. There are sparkling crystals, carved stone obelisks, spheres, and more. A geode cracker is on site to split whole geodes and reveal their hidden beauty. There will be demonstrations on lapidary equipment, door prizes, and activities for the kids. The annual show is an outreach event by the Alabama Mineral and Lapidary Society, a non-profit organization for people interested in geology, mineralogy, paleontology, and lapidary arts.

Seraphic Sounds Studio Live w/ Kevin Derryberry
2023-09-05 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-09-12 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-09-19 19:30 - 20:30 | AL
Join Kevin along with family and friends each week on Facebook and YouTube as they share music, praise and worship and more each Tuesday at 7:30pm, www.kevinderryberry.com.

15th Annual Baby Steps Memorial 5K & Fun Run
2023-09-09 08:00 - 11:00 | Homestead Hollow, 1161 Murphrees Valley Road, Springville, AL, 35146, United States
Families who have lost loved ones will come together to remember them in a supportive, caring environment at the 15th annual Baby Steps Memorial 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, September 9, 2023. The race will be held at Homestead Hollow, 1161 Murphees Valley Road, Springville, 35146 and proceeds will benefit the Amelia Center at Children’s of Alabama. The 5K begins at 8 a.m. and the fun run begins at 8:30 a.m. Click here to register.

5th Annual Tinglewood Festival
2023-09-09 09:00 - 17:00 | Orr Park, Park Drive, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Enjoy a uniquely Montevallo event with live chainsaw wood carving, woodworking artist vendors, Tim Tingle’s Whittling Contest, and a wooden boat race. Festival-goers will find everything from knives, wooden bowls, vases, jewelry, and toys, to handcrafted furniture, bird houses, ornaments, and more! Read more about the event here. Free admission at Orr Park in Montevallo, Park Drive, 35115. 9am-5pm, www.tinglewoodfestival.com.

Together in Teal Butterfly Release
2023-09-10 14:30 - 16:30 | Aldridge Gardens, 3530 Lorna Road, Hoover, AL, 35216, United States
You’re invited to join the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation for their Together in Teal butterfly release on September 10 from 2:30pm-4:30pm at Aldridge Gardens. This event will raise awareness of the silent symptoms of ovarian cancer, remember those who have lost their lives, and honor those who are battling or have beaten ovarian cancer. The event will feature live music, educational displays, merchandise vendors and an informative and moving program presented by ovarian cancer researchers and physicians. Plus the release of 400-600 painted lady and monarch butterflies! For more information about the event, visit www.cureovariancancer.org. Read more about the mission of the Norma Livingston Cancer Foundation here.

Cultivating the Joy of the Lord as We Reach for His Best
2023-09-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Riverchase United Methodist, 1953 Old Montgomery Highway, Birmingham , AL, 35244, United States
Join the Riverchase United Methodist Church Women’s Ministry for their Salt and Light Event with Lisa “Roxanne” Richardson. Richardson is a podcast, radio and television veteran, co-hosting the podcast and Youtube Channel called “Roxanne and Ace Unlimited” after decades in Birmingham, Alabama radio. A registered chaplain, she has appeared on the Fox News Network, The 700 Club and The Learning Channel. Roxanne leads a group comprised of various local church members, called “Special Ops”, that ministers weekly to the homeless, addicted, and those being exploited at local motels and truck stops. 5-7pm at Riverchase United Methodist Church, .

Harvest of Hope Luncheon & Silent Auction
2023-09-12 11:30 - 13:00 | The Club, 1 Robert S. Smith Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
The keynote speaker of the Harvest of Hope Luncheon & Silent Auction benefitting Oak Mountain Mission Ministries will be Todd Gerelds, author of the best-selling book, Woodlawn. The book, which became a major motion picture, recounts how Todd witnessed God’s amazing love transform his father, a team, a school, and even a city.
The 2023 Harvest of Hope will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at The Club. A silent auction will begin at 10 am and the luncheon and program at 11:30 am. The silent auction features vacations, sports and entertainment tickets, restaurant certificates, wonderful gifts, and much more. The Master of Ceremonies of Harvest of Hope will be Janet Hall, a long-time supporter of Oak Mountain Mission and a respected journalist who enjoyed a broadcasting career in Birmingham spanning forty years. More than 500 people are expected to attended Harvest of Hope so reservations are necessary. To sponsor a table or for more information, contact Oak Mountain Mission at 205-685-5757 or www.oakmtnmissions.com.

Sav-A-Life Shelby Annual Fundraising Banquet
2023-09-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Make a difference in the lives of women and children in Shelby County by joining Sav-A-Life Shelby at their Annual Banquet on September 12 benefiting the Women First Pregnancy Center. The 2023 Banquet theme is “Ready. Set. Life. – Saving Lives One Person At A Time” and will be held from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at the Pelham Civic Complex with ABC 33/40’s Chief Meteorologist James Spann as the Guest Speaker and Radio Show Host of 97.7fm’s Jon Walden as the Master of Ceremonies. Read more about the event here. The event is free to attend and includes dinner and reservations are required. Register here.

Vino’s Pooches on the Patio
2023-09-14 17:30 - 20:30 | Vino, 1930 Cahaba Road, Mountain Brook, AL, 35223, United States
Grab your pup and get ready to PAWty! Vino, Birmingham’s premier Mediterranean restaurant, is hosting its annual Pooches on the Patio event to celebrate its 12th anniversary on Thursday, September 14 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will benefit the Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS). Vino will be featuring classic Vino dishes along with its regular menu. Guests are invited to bring their dogs and join the celebration, and the GBHS will also be onsite with adoptable dogs. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made by calling 205-870-8404 or by visiting www.vinobirmingham.com.

Hold the Fort 5K & 10K
2023-09-16 08:00 - 11:00 | Oak Mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Dr., Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
The 5th Annual Hold the Fort 5K & 10K and 1 Mile Fun Run is set for September 16, 2023 at Oak Mountain State Park from 8 a.m.- 11 a.m. Benefitting Blanket Fort Hope’s mission to restore child survivors of sex trafficking in Ala., www.holdthefortraces.com.

3rd Annual Fall Arts Festival at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Hoover
2023-09-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Christ the King Lutheran Church, 611 Riverchase parkway west, Hoover, AL, 35244, United States
Christ the King Lutheran Church is hosting the 3rd Annual Fall Arts Festival fundraiser in Hoover on September 16, 2023 from 9 am – 5 pm. The Festival aims to showcase local artisans of original handmade work and raise funds for Built for the Wild(B4TW), a local non-profit dedicated to build and inspire students to develop and strengthen a faith of their own through a three-step process; Engage, Connect, and Disciple. B4TW hosts, at no charge, Summer Outreach Events during Field Days at local schools, partner with local youth groups and their leaders to build and strengthen youth groups, and offer online Better Youth Pastor courses. The yearly B4TW Youth Conference in February is the only event students pay for; many cannot afford access. The Conference helps youth build faith, character, and boldness to live out the Gospel daily.
We are partnering with Built for the Wild, www.builtwild.org, to raise funds to help underserved youth get the funding they need to participate in B4TW Yearly Youth Conference in February 2024. The 3rd Annual Fall Arts Festival will be bigger and better, with more artisans, food trucks, live music, and a Kid Zone with Fall Festival games, inflatables, hands-on craft activities, balloon twisting, and photos with Santa. 100% of the proceeds and donations go toward the cause.

Art on the Rocks
2023-09-16 09:00 - 2023-09-17 17:00 | Noccalula Falls, 1500 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, AL, 35904, United States
Arts and crafts show featuring paintings, pottery, carvings, candles and more from 9am-5pm at Noccalula Falls, 1500 Noccalula Rd, Gadsden, 256-549-0351, www.greatergadsden.com.

Celebrate the Family Expo 2023
2023-09-16 10:00 - 14:00 | The Finley Center, 5508 Stadium Trace Parkway, Hoover, AL, 35244, United States
Save the date for the 4th Annual Celebrate the Family Expo on September 16 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Finley Center, Hoover Met Complex.
Hear stories from Brenda Gantt on the Crumbl Cookies Celebrity Chef Stage at 1 p.m.
Enjoy extra added fun this year with a Crumbl Cookies Celebrity Chef Stage featuring founder of Ashley Mac’s, social media sensation Danna Standridge, BBQ Pitmaster Van Sykes, beloved Southern cook Brenda Gantt, Alabama author and outdoorsman Walt Merrell, and more. Plus the Hoover Belles and Free Face Painting provided by Painted Personalities.
The Vapor Thrift Store Donation Truck will be at the Expo accepting donations. Click here to learn what you can donate.
Event favorites returning include a Kids’ Zone with inflatables provided by the River of Life Church, the Chick-fil-A Herd, the Birmingham Bulls Torro, live music by Kevin Derryberry, and free shredding and electronic recycling provided by Gone for Good (a program of United Ability) from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The Vapor Thrift Store Donation Truck will be onsite accepting donations including gently used clothes, shoes, household goods, and collectibles.
Dance with the Chick-fil-A Herd!
The Alabama Wildlife Center staff will also be onsite with several of their feathered friends. Gospel singer, American Idol contestant and founder of God Did It ministries, Sanchez Tanniehill will be on hand to share his miraculous life story and sign copies of his book God Did It.
Look for the Gone For Good truck on at the Expo from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Never attended before? Check out this recap of all the fun last year. Click here for a detailed Expo schedule!
Come Hungry! Food Trucks will be available for you to purchase lunch and snacks from Eugene’s Hot Chicken, Krazy Good BBQ, Lil Bougie Foodie, and Southern Coffee and Waffles.
There will be no shortage of fun at the Expo Kids Zone including inflatables and face painting!
This fantastic day of family fun is made possible by our sponsors including Alabama Credit Union, Bham Now, Children’s of Alabama, Crumbl Cookies, EXIT Realty Cahaba, Jefferson Credit Union, LeafFilter Gutter Protection, Reignite Chiropractic, Renewal by Andersen, Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association, Thrivent, Vapor Ministries, Vulcan Termite & Pest Control, and Wellcare.
Meet the Hoover Belles at the Celebrate the Family Expo.

Thank you to our sponsors including:

Sponsor/Exhibitor Reviews:
“I thought it was very well planned and great exposure.”
“We love the bingo to keep attendees engaged.”
“Liked the diversity in vendors and was happy with the Hoover location.”
“My favorite thing about participating is first; seeing familiar faces and second being able to have fun while working and showcasing the wonderful products we have that may benefit so many unknowing families!”
“Children’s of Alabama has been part of the Celebrate the Family Expo every year. It is a great event to engage with families with our messages of safety, injury prevention and healthy living.”

Widespread Grace presented by Red Mountain Grace
2023-09-21 17:30 - 20:30 | The Club, Birmingham, 1 Robert Smith Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
Widespread Grace 2023 will be held on Thursday, September 21. Join us for an evening celebrating 10 years of Red Mountain Grace and supporting our goal of continuing to be the best housing option for families traveling to Birmingham for long-term medical care. Individual tickets are available for $150 and table sponsorships begin at $1000. Doors open at 5:30 pm, and dinner begins at 6:30 pm. For ticket and sponsorship information, visit www.redmountaingrace.com/wsg23.

Deer Show 2.0 at Mark's Outdoors
2023-09-22 - 2023-09-23 | Mark’s Outdoors, 1400-B Montgomery Highway, Vestavia, AL, 35216, United States
Swing by the store and let the team prep for deer season and shop sale items, www.marksoutdoors.com.
