Birmingham Introduction to Botany Jan. 26, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Birmingham Botanical Gardens Come to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens to learn about botany, the science of plant life. Topics in this introductory course include terminology of characters used for differentiating major plant lineages, Alabama's plant diversity and … [Read more...]
Chinese New Year Celebration
Birmingham Bart's Art Cart/Chinese New Year Jan. 26. 11 a.m.-noon Birmingham Museum of Art This drop-in art program for kids and families features a different gallery and activity each month. This month, slither into the museum to make a snake for Chinese New Year. This is a free event. For more information, call 254-2565 or … [Read more...]
Demolition Derby Wheelchair Rugby Tournament
HomewoodDemolition Derby Wheelchair Rugby Tournament Jan. 25-27 Lakeshore Foundation Wheelchair rugby action returns to Lakeshore on Jan. 25. Host team Lakeshore Demolition, recognized as one of the premier wheelchair rugby programs in the country, will welcome teams from across the country for three days of competition. Admission is … [Read more...]
Hometown Headliner
By Keysha DrexelJournal editor Mike Royer has done a lot of public speaking in his almost 40-year career in television, but the award-winning news anchor says his next speaking engagement might be tough.Mike, the co-anchor of Alabama's 13 newscasts and producer of "The Spirit of Alabama," will be the keynote speaker at the Mountain Brook Chamber of … [Read more...]
Knit & Knibble
Mountain BrookKnit & KnibbleJan. 12, 2 p.m.Emmet O'Neal LibraryHead to the Emmet O'Neal Library for an afternoon of crafting and snacks. All skill levels are welcome. No formal instruction is provided. The library will provide beverages, snacks and craft books. Bring your craft tools and supplies for an afternoon of food, fellowship and fun. For more … [Read more...]