Birmingham
Lebanese Food and Cultural Festival
April 25-26, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Saint Elias Masonite Catholic Church
Saint Elias Masonite Catholic Church in Birmingham will host the 16th annual Lebanese Food and Cultural Festival April 25-26 at the church at 836 Eighth St. South. Admission is free. The festival will run from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. each day and will feature traditional Lebanese food, traditional dance and musical performances, hourly guided tours of the church and a silent auction. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of food at the event will benefit local charities. Food prices will range from $3 a la carte spinach pies to plates of food for $10 and up. Desserts include a variety of baklawa, kiak (Lebanese sugar cookies) and Lebanese ice cream. Prices will range from $2.50 for most desserts to $20 for a dessert sampler. Friday lunchtime delivery will be available by calling 252-3867. Place deliveries online at www.stelias.org for any delivery more than $75 to the Southside or downtown areas. Credit and debit cards will be accepted. The Saint Elias Cedar 5K Run will begin at 8 a.m. April 26 followed by the Cedar Shake Fun Run at 9 a.m. The run will benefit the SUKI (Spreading Unconditional Kindness Intentionally) Foundation, which helps support children diagnosed with Rett Syndrome. To register, visit www.cedarrun5k.com.
