Birmingham Christian Family Magazine

Christmas Village
2017-11-04 10:00 - 20:00, 2017-11-03 10:00 - 20:00, 2017-11-02 10:00 - 20:00 UTC | BJCC Concert Hall, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Arts, crafts and gifts show, more than 700 booths!
Adults $12, Children 6-12 $5, under 6 free. For tickets call 205-836-7173. Advanced ticket holders admitted one hour early.

35th Annual St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Food Festival
2017-11-04 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, 105 Park Ave, Brookside, AL, 35063, United States
Shop in a Russian Beriozka store for authentic Russian souvenirs; drink Russian tea from a samovar and sample foods and pastries made from recipes handed down for generations!

Bull’s Hockey Opening Games
2017-11-03 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Birmingham Bulls vs. Knoxville

Vulcan Community Awards Dinner
2017-11-02 17:30 - 20:00 UTC | The Club, 1 Robert S. Smith Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
Recognizing citizens who exemplify civic pride, leadership and progress within the seven-county metro area at The Club!

Tour of Homes & Artists Market
2017-11-02 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | AL
Time:

House Tours: 10:30 am- 2pm
Market 9am-3pm

2nd Annual Christmas Toy Drive
2017-11-02 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | VisionOne, 530 Beacon Parkway W, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
21 Days of Giving
Birmingham, AL, November 1, 2017 – November 21, 2017
Please join us for our 2nd Annual Toy Drive! Benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of Charities of Alabama and VisionOne. NEW, UNWRAPPED GIFTS & TOYS FOR A BOY OR GIRL.
We will be accepting toys and donations November 1st – November 21st. This year the new and unwrapped toys collected from the drive will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama and VisionOne Inc. Serving children premature to 18 years of age, RMHCA provides a home that serves families of seriously ill or injured children.
To participate in the toy drive, we are asking everyone to drop off, mail or make online donations for the unwrapped toys to VisionOne Inc. located at 530 Beacon Parkway W., Ste 740, Birmingham, AL 35209 during hours of 9:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WAYS TO GIVE: Drop off location, mail to location, make donation online and arrange for pick up.
These gifts will be given to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama for distribution on Monday, December 14, 2017 for the kids.
Our goal is to fill a mini-bus with toys from our generous support from businesses, schools and individuals within our community. Toys will be delivered to the Ronald McDonald House on Monday December 16th. If you would like to make the trip with us contact Tonda at info@vision1inc.org or contact (205) 901-7112.
Toys needed for all ages: Infants (0-2) & Teens (12-17) are always the hardest to shop for and often the most left out. To protect patients from infection, it is requested that all toys be new.
For each toy donation you will receive a FREE raffle entry for a gift basket valued at $100.
ABOUT VISIONONE INC.
VisionOne Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness for chronic invisible illnesses by providing community events and educational programs that supports advances in research and treatments. Learn more at www.vision1inc.org.
Press Contact
Name: Tonda Thomas
Mobile: 205-901-7112
Email: info@vision1inc.org
Press kit: www.vision1inc.org/upcoming-events

Volunteer Training Sav-A-Life Vestavia
2017-10-30 18:00 - 20:30, 2017-10-23 18:00 - 20:30, 2017-10-19 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | 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. Becoming a volunteer includes an application process, classroom training and shadowing. Shadowing is by appointment. To learn more call 205-979-0302 or email stevelongenecker@savalife.org or meganmccarley@savalife.org.

Trunk or Treat with Homewood Church of Christ
2017-10-29 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Homewood Church of Christ, 265 West Oxmoor Road, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
The Homewood Church of Christ invites you to a fun evening of Trunk or Treat. It will feature food, inflatables, games and, of course, CANDY! And it’s all FREE.

Saint Mark UMC Fall Festival
2017-10-29 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Saint Mark United Methodist Church, 2901 Columbiana Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216, United States
Trunk or Treat. Inflatables. Food Trucks. Carnival Games. Pumpkin Sale. Fun for everyone.

Meadow Brook Baptist Fall Festival
2017-10-29 15:00 - 18:00 UTC | Mountain Brook Baptist Church, 3631 Montevallo Rd S, Birmingham, AL, 35213, United States
Carnival games, inflatables, face painting, hay ride, candy, trunk or treat, hotdogs, popcorn and more!

Special Gospel Music
2017-10-29 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Glennwood Baptist Church, 1929 Glennwood Rd, Morris, AL, 35116, United States
Enjoy southern gospel music from Jimmy Davis as a part of the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Glennwood Baptist!

Revelation Walk 2017
2017-10-28 19:00 - 22:30, 2017-10-27 19:00 - 22:30, 2017-10-21 19:00 - 22:30 UTC | Eden Westside Baptist Church, 223 Wolf Creek Road N, Pell City, AL, 35125, United States
Outdoor walk through dramatization of the end of time. See Biblical prophecy come alive. Based on the book of Revelation.
For reservations or more details call 205-338-7711 ext. 245, Walk ups welcome. $10 donation suggested. Special 2 for 1 admission October 7th and 27th. Ask about special time for handicapped and special needs guests. Not recommended for children under 10 years of age.

Fall Festival
2017-10-28 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | East Gardendale Baptist Church, 360 Tarrant Road, Gardendale, 35071, United States
Come join is for food and games and a great time of fellowship.

1st Annual North Jefferson Gospel Fest
2017-10-28 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Black Creek Park, 749 Yarbrough Rd, Fultondale, AL, 35068, United States
Call 205-386-0353 or email info@njgospelfest.com for more information. Special guests include Jimmy Davis.

Heavenly Handmade Treasures Craft Fair
2017-10-28 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Trussville Southside Baptist Church, 6644 Roper Rd., Trussville, AL, 35173, United States
Trussville Southside Baptist Church’s Third Annual Heavenly Handmade Treasures Craft Fair will feature local-made goods and more. The fair will include 35 vendors, a bake sale, and Fat Mama’s Lunch Box food truck while raising money for the 2018 teen camp and mission trip. Vendors are asked to register at tsbc.net. Registration is $30 per space.

Hope for the Holidays
2017-10-28 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Riverchase United Methodist, 1953 Old Montgomery Highway, Birmingham , AL, 35244, United States
Free seminar available to individuals and families in our community coping with grief during the holidays! “Hope for the Holidays” seminar includes tips and ideas for dealing with Holiday Grief. Speaking will be Dr. Larry Michael, a well-known author on bereavement, along with panelists of recent loss survivors. For more information call CGS at 205-870-8667.

McDonald's Magic City Classic presented by Coca-Cola
2017-10-28 | Legion Field, 400 Graymont Ave W, Birmingham, AL, 35204, United States
The 76th Annual McDonald’s Magic City Classic presented by Coca-Cola returns to Legion Field on Saturday, October 28. Purchase your tickets starting at only $25 to watch Alabama A&M and Alabama State University battle it out for bragging rights. Visit www.magiccityclassic.com for more information.

Carnival
2017-10-25 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Shades Mountain Baptist Church, 2017 Columbiana Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35216, United States

Pastoral Day of Honor
2017-10-22 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Liberty Faith Christian Church, 1328 4th Ave SW, Bessemer, AL, 35022, United States
Celebration of Pastor Joel W. Davis during his Pastoral Day of Honor. Guest speaker Dr. Michael D. Moore of Faith Christian Church and guest psalmist Crystal Morris of Love Fellowship Christian Center. Learn more at www.libertyfaithchurch.org.

Operation Christmas Child Kickoff and Workshop
2017-10-22 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Mountain Brook Community Church, 3001 Highway 280 E, Birmingham, AL, 35243, United States
The Operation Christmas Child Birmingham Area North Team will be holding a Kickoff and Workshop on Sunday, Oct. 22, from 3-5 p.m. at Mountain Brook Community Church on Highway 280.

Former shoebox recipient Dana Thomaston will be sharing her story about how she received a shoebox while growing up in communist Romania and how it impacted her life. She now lives in the Bessemer area with her family.
There will be display tables and door prizes, a competition and a photo booth. Bring friends because there will be a special prize for those who bring the most friends.
This is in advance of National Collection Week, which is November 13-20.

Liberty Faith Christian Church Pastoral Day of Honor
2017-10-22 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Liberty Faith Christian Church, 1328 4th Ave SW, Bessemer, AL, 35022, United States
Liberty Faith Christian Church invites you to join them as they celebrate their Pastor, Joel W. Davis during his Pastoral Day of Honor to be held Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 3:00pm. The guest speakér Dr. Michael D. Moore of Faith Christian Church and guest psalmist Crystal Morris of Love Fellowship Christian Center. Please visit www.libertyfaithchurch.org for more information.

Merry Market
2017-10-21 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Gardendale Civic Center, 857 Main St., Gardendale, AL, 35071, United States
Shopping extravaganza with unique vendors at the Gardendale Civic Center! The event benefits Just Keep Smiling, assisting families with children in medical crisis, www.justkeepsmiling.org.
Visit with Santa on Saturday from 12:30-2pm AND Cookies with Characters from 10am-Noon!

Merry Market
2017-10-20 09:00 - 18:00 UTC | Gardendale Civic Center, 857 Main St., Gardendale, AL, 35071, United States
Shopping extravaganza with unique vendors at the Gardendale Civic Center! The event benefits Just Keep Smiling, assisting families with children in medical crisis, www.justkeepsmiling.org.
Visit with Santa on Friday from 10am-Noon!

Same Kind of Different as Me Premiere
2017-10-18 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | AMC Vestavia Theatre, 1911 Kentucky Ave, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216, United States
See the movie before the national release. Two shows, 6pm and 7pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance, $5 per ticket. Seating is limited and offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Purchase on line at www.skodam.eventbrite.com, call 205-323-5878 or email bonnie@jimmiehalemission.com. Bring documentation of ticket purchase to theatre for verification.
