Birmingham Nov. 1-4 BJCCSalvation Army Women's Auxiliary members will sell scarves, blankets, purses and other handmade items at Christmas Village. The auxiliary’s new cookbook, "What's Cooking in the Kettle," will be available at its booth. Proceeds support the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program, which provides toys at Christmas for more than 12,000 children in the … [Read more...]

Oct. 30, 4 p.m. WrapsodyWrapsody of Hoover will wrap up its fourth annual Hope Floats Campaign with a balloon release at the store. Throughout October, the campaign is raising money for the Angel Squad of the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center in Birmingham. Angel Squad volunteers help breast cancer patients and aim to raise awareness about breast cancer. Money will be raised … [Read more...]

Oct. 28, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Levite Jewish Community CenterThe Levite Jewish Community Center will host this 10thannual festival featuring traditional Jewish foods cooked in-house in a fun, family atmosphere. The menu includes brisket, noodle kugel, corned beef, stuffed cabbage, falafel sandwiches, matzo ball soup, hummus, black and white cookies, hamentashen and Dr. … [Read more...]

Oct. 26, 8 a.m. Oxmoor Valley Robert Trent Jones TrailThe first Celebrity Golf Invitational benefits the Jeremiah Castille Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Birmingham with a vision "to invest, influence, impact and inspire lives so they will rebuild and restore generations." Castille was the Most Valuable Player in University of Alabama Coach Paul "Bear" … [Read more...]

Oct. 23 and 30 and Nov. 6, 6-8 p.m. Jefferson State Community College Shelby-Hoover CampusIf you’re thinking about beginning college for the first time, taking classes to update your skills, getting a college degree or continuing your education after being out of school, come to this free seminar. Sessions are in Room 415 of the Health Sciences Building. To register, call … [Read more...]