HomewoodChristmas Songs and StoriesDec. 12, 7:30 p.m.Homewood Public LibraryThe Homewood Public Library will present Jingle All the Way Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. The event will include favorite songs, stories and sing-a-longs with Dolores Hydock and Bobby Horton. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25, and reservations are required. … [Read more...]

OTMSanta's Workshop DriveDec. 9-12YWCA Central AlabamaThe YWCA of Central Alabama is seeking donations to help make the holidays brighter for women, children and families living in Birmingham area shelters. The agency is asking for donations of nonviolent toys, puzzles, children’s books, children’s clothing, scarves, gloves and hats that will be a part of its … [Read more...]

Vestavia HillsChristmas by CandlelightDec. 7, 2-4 p.m., 6-8 p.m.Shades Mountain Baptist ChurchShades Mountain Baptist Church will present "Christmas by Candlelight: Come and See" from 2-4 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 7. Singers, dancers, artists and storytellers will recall the Christmas story at this free event. The church is at 2017 Columbiana Road in Vestavia … [Read more...]

North ShelbyBreakfast with SantaDec. 6, 9-10:30 a.m.North Shelby LibraryThe North Shelby Library will host Breakfast with Santa from 9-10:30 a.m. Dec. 6. The event will feature food, fun and pictures with Santa. Breakfast will be served from 9-9:30 a.m. Pictures with Santa and a Christmas craft will be offered from 9:30-10:30 a.m.Registration is required, and … [Read more...]

BirminghamAnnual Greenery SaleDec. 3, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Birmingham Botanical GardensThe Birmingham Botanical Gardens will host the Red Mountain Garden Club’s annual Greenery Sale Dec. 3 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. There will be fresh-cut greenery and wreaths for sale. Shoppers will also be able to buy handmade kissing balls, topiary trees and table arrangements. All proceeds … [Read more...]