HooverSoutheastern Outings Day HikeMay 12, 2 p.m.Moss Rock PreserveExplore the wilder side of Hoover on a moderate two to four-mile hike on Shades Mountain. The hike will include a look at the area's natural features, including longleaf pine forests, boulders, streams, grassy areas and, depending on recent rainfall amounts, a few waterfalls. Participants should … [Read more...]

BirminghamBirmingham Rose Society Annual ShowMay 11-12Birmingham Botanical GardensThe Birmingham Rose Society will present its annual Rose Show on Mother's Day weekend at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. This is one of the largest horticultural shows in the Southeast, typically showcasing 400 roses on display along with artistic arrangements and photography … [Read more...]

BirminghamA Night of Hope GalaMay 11, 6 p.m.Cahaba Grand Conference CenterThe Alabama Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will host its annual A Night of Hope Gala on May 11 at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center. The event raises money to fund Type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research. JDRF Alabama will recognize Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama … [Read more...]

BirminghamGirls on the Run 5KMay 11, 8 a.m.Marconi ParkGirls on the Run Birmingham Metro will host its second annual 5K run on May 11 at 8 a.m. at Marconi Park in downtown Birmingham. Girls on the Run is an afterschool character development program serving girls in the third through the fifth grades in Jefferson, St. Clair and Shelby counties. All levels of … [Read more...]

HomewoodTroop 97 Pancake BreakfastMay 11, 7 a.m.-noonTrinity United Methodist ChurchBoy Scout Troop 97 will host its annual pancake breakfast on May 11 from 7 a.m.-noon at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1400 Oxmoor Road in Homewood. The event will also include a silent auction and garage sale. The event will be held in the Fellowship Hall and church gym. The … [Read more...]