HooverWhispers from the PastOct. 5, 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.Aldridge GardensThe Whispers from the Past Native American Experience event will be held at Aldridge Gardens in Hoover from 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Oct. 5. There will be demonstrations on flint knapping, beading, leaf pounding, cooking, hunting, corn grinding, painting and pottery. For more information, visit … [Read more...]

HomewoodMagic City Mile/The Bell Center FestivalOct. 5, 1:30 p.m.Downtown HomewoodThe fourth annual Magic City Mile one-mile fun run will take place Oct. 5 at 1:30 p.m. and will be followed by The Bell Center Festival. The race will begin at the top of 18th Street by LAH Realty and will continue on the one-mile SoHo Square, ending at the O' Carr's parking lot … [Read more...]

North ShelbyOak Mountain Fall FestivalOct. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Oak Mountain State ParkThe fourth annual Oak Mountain Fall Festival will take place Oct. 5 at 1:30 p.m. at the park’s Dogwood and Lakeside Pavilions. There will be hayrides, face painting, a cakewalk, bobbing for apples and more. Tickets are $3 for adults and $1 for kids and seniors. Call 620-2520 or … [Read more...]

HooverArts and Crafts FairOct. 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Shades Crest Baptist ChurchShades Crest Baptist Church in Hoover will host an arts and crafts fair Oct. 4 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The free event benefiting local ministries will include handmade crafts, original art and food. The church is at 452 Park Ave. For more information, visit shadescrest.org. … [Read more...]

BirminghamCharity Art AuctionOct. 2, 6:30-9 p.m.UAB National Alumni HouseThe Research Civitan Club will host a silent art auction Oct. 2 from 6:30-9 p.m. at the University of Alabama at Birmingham National Alumni House. There will be refreshments, door prizes and the chance to bid on art. Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the door. Students and seniors pay $5. … [Read more...]