Birmingham2013 U.S. Mid-Amateur Golf ChampionshipOct. 5-10Country Club of BirminghamCountry Club of Birmingham will host the 2013 U.S. Mid-Amateur Golf Championships on Oct. 5-10.  Admission is free.  The first round of stroke-play qualifying will be Oct. 5.  The first round of match play will be Oct. 7.  The championship match will be Oct. 10.  Defending … [Read more...]

BirminghamAlabama Walk NowOct. 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Railroad ParkThe Alabama Walk Now for Autism Speaks fundraiser will be from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Oct. 5 at Railroad Park in downtown Birmingham.  The event will benefit the Autism Speaks foundation and its mission to improve the lives of those affected by autism.  Proceeds will help fund research, awareness, … [Read more...]

Mountain BrookDiabetes Education ProgramOct. 5, 2:30-4 p.m.Emmet O'Neal LibraryThe Emmet O'Neal Library in Mountain Brook is partnering with the UAB Nutrition Sciences Department and the Cities for Life Initiative to present a diabetes education program on Oct. 5. From 2:30-4 p.m., patrons can learn about ways to create healthy habits with Dr. Douglas … [Read more...]

Vestavia HillsArt Gallery ReceptionOct. 4, 5:30-8:30 p.m.Artists IncorporatedA reception will be held for October's featured artists at Artists Incorporated in Vestavia Hills on Oct. 4 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The featured artists will be Anne Reiser, Cynthia Cox, Paula Reynolds, Virginia Mellor Martin, Marissa Apolinsky and Amy Peterson. The gallery is at 365 Morgan … [Read more...]

BirminghamBarktoberfestOct. 3, 5 p.m.Avondale BreweryHand in Paw's Barktoberfest fundraiser will be held Oct. 3 from 3-5 p.m. at Avondale Brewery.  The $20 admission includes four beer tastings, bratwursts and kraut.  There will be costume contests, live music and door prices.  Dogs are welcome at the event, which supports Hand in Paw's mission to serve children … [Read more...]