The suburban newspaper for Mountain Brook, Homewood, Vestavia Hills, Hoover and north shelby county
Purchase a $40 Shop, Save, and Share card and save up to 20 percent on purchases at over 500 area retailers. All proceeds benefit the over 30 community projects of the Junior League of Birmingham and help improve the lives of women and children in Birmingham.
All levels of runners, walkers and dancers of all ages are invited to come out and experience a fun-filled 10k and 5k run followed by a costume dance party, hot dog stand (reg & veggie) trail run, crafts and face painters. Funds raised benefit Down Syndrome Alabama’s groups, programs and outreach.
See The Phantom of the Opera as you’ve never see it before. The 1925 classic silent film will be played on the big screen featuring Tom Helms playing his original score on Big Bertha.
Homewood Parks and Recreation hosts its annual fall festival featuring bounce houses, games, a DJ, Face Painting, a photo booth area, arts and crafts, a cupcake walk, food trucks, a costume contest and candy.
The Mystics of Mountain Brook hosts its 15th annual Halloween parade. The Mardi Gras style festivities will feature Halloween floats, with passengers tossing t-shirts, beads, stuffed animals, footballs and more.
This free, family-friendly event features live music by Automatic Slim Blues Band, chances to win prizes, food by Taco Mama and Edgewood Creamery and beer. Dress in your best tutu or cape and join the parade at the event. Tutu and cape kits sold in advance at the The Dance Foundation. Proceeds benefit The Dance […]
Vulcan Park and Museum hosts the fifth annual Vulcan’s Community Awards dinner. Festivities will include dinner and presentations about the inspiration for the substance of each honoree.
Kick off the holiday party season with exceptional wines, craft beer, great food and an auction. Proceeds benefit Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham.
The Laura Crandall Brown Foundation hosts its fifth annual four person team scramble golf tournament, honoring Ginny Bourland, who lost her battle with ovarian cancer.
The Cathedral Church of the Advent will host its annual Cathedral Concert Series, featuring free concerts at 7:30 p.m. - excluding the Feb. 22 performance which requires tickets. Fri., Nov. 2: Advent’s Director of Music and Organist Frederick Teardo will perform on the church's 100-rank Grieb-Williams organ. The concert celebrates Teardo's sixth anniversary with the […]
An opportunity to honor someone you love and help families in need of support while living with Alzheimer's, ask family, friends and coworkers to walk in honor or memory of a loved one. Proceeds support LocAL Alzheimer’s Services and Research.
With over 1,500 runners in recent years, the 44th running of this Birmingham classic 10k is again the RRCA Alabama State 10k Championship Race. Post race activities include a DJ, food, beverages and adult refreshments. Proceeds benefit Vulcan Park and Museum, Birmingham Track Club and more.
The Birmingham Motoring Club presents a fundraising event to benefit Camp Smile-A-Mile. The club will showcase a wide variety of classic and rare European and American sports cars. The event is free to the public and will be held in the upper Macy's parking lot.
Guests will be able to view the Regiment of Columns in the Memorial Plaza, the Hall of Honor and music by the Bob Moore Band. Ret. Maj. Gen. David Burford will be the guest speaker. Included will be the StepStone Ceremony and the “Faces of the Price of Freedom” exhibit, honoring Alabama military who have […]
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosts a walk to fight suicide. Included will be activities for children, live entertainment and food trucks - who will donate a portion of their proceeds. Leashed dogs are welcome at the event and, with a $10 donation, you can pick up an AFSP Pooch bandana at the Paws […]
The Friends of the Homewood Public Library presents a $5 bag sale. Fill a grocery bag with books, movies and other items for only $5 per bag. Bags are provided by the Friends of the Homewood Public Library. To donate books or for more information, contact Friends Bookstore at 332-6651.
Aldridge Gardens will celebrate the second anniversary of its Veterans Memorial Arbor. Included will be a small ceremony recognizing our nation’s veterans along with many veteran Aldridge Gardens members. A reception will be held in the Aldridge Gardens House afterwards.
Enjoy lunch, shopping and a fashion show, with clothes provided by Town and Country Clothes, while supporting the philanthropic programs of the Assistance League of Birmingham.
Bring your prize-worthy chili recipes to the “Battle of the Bowls.” Chili will be sampled and voted on in a variety of categories. Awards will be presented to the chili champions. Enjoy live music from Jeff Lopez and purchase a $10 raffle ticket for a chance to win a golf cart. Proceeds benefit the local […]
Mayor Ashley Curry and the City of Vestavia Hills present a Veterans Day celebration featuring patriotic-themed musical performances and speakers. Featured will be a video loop of photos. To be included, email a scanned photo of yourself, family members or friends who have served or are currently serving in any branch of the military to […]
Kick off the holiday shopping season with Homewood Chamber of Commerce agh the annual Holiday Open House. Enjoy refreshments, hors d'oeuvres, a trolley, shopping discounts and more.
The 46th annual fine craft show of juried members of the Alabama Designer Craftsmen (ADC) features items which are handmade and meant to be worn, used in the home or office or as outdoor artistic decorations. Children can enjoy a free Art Corner and educational program.
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