BirminghamHalloween Gala SpooktacularOct. 18, 6-10 p.m.UAB's Bell TheatreThe Lighthouse for Recovery Ministries will host its inaugural Halloween Gala Spooktacular for the Homeless from 6-10 p.m. Oct. 11 at the University of Alabama at Birmingham's Bell Theatre, 1530 Third Ave. S. The event will feature door prizes, a costume contest, a creepy spook house and … [Read more...]

BirminghamFall Plant SaleOct. 18-19Birmingham Botanical GardensThe Birmingham Botanical Gardens will host its annual Fall Plant Sale Oct. 18-19 in its Blount Plaza. Those who attend can buy herbs, sustainable trees, fall annuals, shrubs, native plants, perennials and more while benefiting The Gardens’ mission to promote public knowledge and appreciation of … [Read more...]

Birmingham"Essential for Living" WorkshopOct. 17-18Mitchell's PlaceMitchell's Place will host the "Essential for Living" workshop Oct. 17-18 to train and educate practitioners and parents on a new assessment and curriculum for children affected by autism. Authors Patrick McGreevy of Florida and Troy Fry of Minnesota will conduct the workshop at 4778 Overton … [Read more...]

HomewoodHomewood Loves Art NightOct. 17, 5:30-8:30 p.m.18th Street SouthHomewood merchants will come together every third Friday of the month on 18th Street South for Homewood Loves Art Night. Businesses will stay open late for shopping for local and artisan products, drinks, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment, focusing around the arts. For more information on … [Read more...]

Birmingham45th Anniversary Banquet and Silent AuctionOct. 16, 5:30-8:30 p.m.Boutwell AuditoriumGreater Birmingham Ministries' 45th Anniversary Banquet and Silent Auction will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Boutwell Auditorium in downtown Birmingham. The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II will be the guest speaker. The event will feature food catered by George … [Read more...]