BirminghamTaste of Fourth Avenue Jazz FestivalAug. 23-24DowntownThe annual Taste of Fourth Avenue Jazz Festival will be Aug. 23-24 in downtown Birmingham on Fourth Avenue between 16th, 17th and 18th streets. The free community event will include entertainment, food vendors, a children's village and an art exhibit. Entertainment begins at 2 p.m. on both days. … [Read more...]
Autism Shines Gala in Hoover
Hoover Autism Shines GalaAug. 23, 6-10 p.m.Ross Bridge ResortThe Autism Society of Alabama will host its signature fundraising event, the Autism Shines Gala, from 6-10 p.m. Aug. 23 at Ross Bridge Resort. The gala will support the mission of the organization to improve services to individuals with ASD through education and advocacy. The event includes … [Read more...]
Stacey Little Book Signing in Hoover
HooverAuthor Book SigningAug. 23, 2-3:30 p.m.Hoover Public LibraryAlabama author and Southern food blogger Stacey Little will talk about and sign copies of his book "The Southern Bite Cookbook" at the Hoover Public Library from 2-3:30 p.m. Aug. 23. The cookbook features recipes from Little's family and those submitted by his blog readers. The event is free. For … [Read more...]
Self-defense Class in Homewood
HomewoodSelf-defense ClassAug. 23, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Homewood Public LibraryDetective Juan Rodriquez with the Homewood Police Department will teach a free self-defense class for women from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Homewood Public Library. The comprehensive class will teach participants how to size up situations and decide what they should do to … [Read more...]
Rock ‘n’ Run 5K in Homewood
HomewoodRock 'n' Run 5KAug. 23, 8 a.m.-noonHomewood Central ParkThe Young Professionals of Impact Family Counseling will host the third annual Rock 'n' Run 5K from 8 a.m.-noon Aug. 23 at Homewood Central Park, 1604 Oxmoor Road. The exercise and entertainment-filled family event will raise money for Impact, a faith-based United Way nonprofit. The event is open to … [Read more...]