This hands-on workshop at Aldridge Gardens teaches how to construct a hypertufa - an English watering trough that can withstand freezing temperatures - out of cement, perlite and peat moss. This class is limited to 12 participants. Registration is $46 for members and $55 for non-members. For more information, contact Audrey Ann Wilson at [email protected] or call … [Read more...]
I Love America Festival
By Emily WilliamsOver the Mountain residents are invited to celebrate the Fourth of July a few days early at the 34th annual I Love America Summer Celebration on July 1 at Wald Park.This year, the celebration will begin at 6 p.m. with free swimming until 7:30 p.m. and a children’s entertainment area hosted by Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church.Beginning at 7 … [Read more...]
Freedom Fest
Freedom Fest will begin at 5 p.m. at the Hoover Met with a car show and end with a fireworks finale which kicks off at 9 p.m. Families are invited to come out and enjoy free entertainment provided by “The Voice” contestant Jessie Pitts and Native Run as well as children’s activities and holiday-themed concessions. Parking will be free and on site. For more information, visit … [Read more...]
Big Green Eggs in the Ham
This event will take place at Regions Park and is open to the public. There will be a bouncy town for the kids andlive music from 12 - 4 p.m. No animals allowed. To register a cooking team, please vist www.eastersealsofbirmingham.instagift.com. Tickets are $15 per person or $25 for a couple. For more information, email Allison Nichols at [email protected]. … [Read more...]
Quiltfest 2015
QuiltFest 2015 is a biennial quilt show hosted by the Birmingham Quilters Guild with over 300 member quilts displayed. There will be a silent auction of about 50 small wall quilts made by guild members. All silent auction proceeds will be donated to the Lakeshore Foundation Lima Foxtrot project that provides programs for injured military personnel. Admission is $7 for entry … [Read more...]