BirminghamVolunteer Appreciation LuncheonDec. 13, 11:30 a.m.Birmingham Botanical GardensThe Birmingham Botanical Gardens' annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon will be Dec. 13 in Strange Auditorium. The potluck luncheon at 11:30 a.m. will be followed by an awards presentation and entertainment. For more information, contact Taylor Steele, volunteer coordinator, … [Read more...]

Vestavia HillsToys for Tots DriveDec. 13-20Vestavia Hills Fire StationsThe Vestavia Hills Fire Department is collecting toy donations for the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots program, which provides holiday gifts to children in need. The deadline to donate new, unwrapped toys is Dec. 20. Fire Station 1 is at 509 Montgomery Highway, Fire Station 2 is at 2925 Columbiana … [Read more...]

HooverBig Brothers Big Sisters Book DriveDec. 13-15Barnes & Noble Patton CreekBarnes & Noble at Patton Creek will hold a book drive to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham through Dec. 15. Stop by the store to donate a book for BBBS. The organization will give the books to children in the program at its annual holiday party. … [Read more...]

Jefferson CountyFundraiser and Book CollectionDec. 13-14Jefferson County LibrariesThe Jefferson County Library Cooperative is teaming up with California Pizza Kitchen and Barnes & Nobles to collect books for the YWCA's annual Santa's Workshop while raising money for local libraries. Through Dec. 14, patrons can purchase children’s or young adult books at … [Read more...]

Vestavia HillsChristmas Yard of the MonthDec. 13-14Vestavia HillsThe Vestavia Hills Beautification Board will be out conducting judging for the Christmas Yard of the Month Dec. 13-14. Judging started Dec. 9. The yards will be judged during the day and night. Judges will be looking for overall yard neatness and decorations. … [Read more...]