PELHAM – Join OMSP for #OptOutside on Friday, Nov. 26 at 10 a.m.. Introducing the new Treetop Interpretive Nature Trail. Learn all about our local ecosystems on this guided hike. Meet at the Beach Access Parking Lot at 10 a.m. Dogs welcome on leash. Not stroller accessible. Beginner level hike.

VINCENT – The D&D Arena Fall Barrel Series will be held on Friday, Nov. 26 at 5 p.m. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Located at D&D Arena and Stables on 7330 Highway 62 Vincent, Ala. Concessions will be available.

COLUMBIANA – The Columbiana United Methodist Church will be held on Sunday, Nov. 28 from 5:30-7 p.m. There will be food, Santa and more. Fun for all ages.

MONTEVALLO – M4A has helped to create the Elder Justice Alliance of Shelby County. You are invited to the open house on Nov. 30. Drop in anytime from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Knowlwood Assisted Living Facility in Montevallo.

ALABASTER – Basic functions of Word plus formatting and editing documents. Class will be at Albert L. Scott on Tuesday, Nov. 30 from 4-5 p.m. Please sign up to reserve your seat on the library’s Eventbrite page.

HARPERSVILLE – This holiday season, beloved sibling vocalists, gospel music standout Lynda Randle and Newsboys frontman Michael Tait will join forces for the Together For Christmas concert tour. Taking place on Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. at The Church at Chelsea Westover in Harpersville.

CHELSEA – The Chelsea Middle School Band will perform on Thursday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. in the Chelsea High School Auditorium.

MONTEVALLO – The Montevallo Christmas Parade will take place on Dec. 2 from 6–7:30 p.m. Line-up begins at 4:30 p.m. in the Montevallo High School parking lot.

PELHAM – Macon Mayhem vs Birmingham Bulls at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena on Thursday, Dec. 2. There will be beer specials. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For tickets, visit Bullshockey.net/seasontickets.

HELENA – The Helena Holiday festival will take place on Dec. 3 from 5:30-9 p.m. Featuring arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, Santa, a live nativity scene, live music and so much more. The Helena Beautification Board will also have its Christmas Tree Lighting.

ALABASTER – The Alabaster Christmas Parade starts at 10 a.m. on Dec. 4

HELENA – The 50th Annual Helena Christmas Parade will be held on Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. The theme this year is “50 years of Christmas Joy.” Participant forms are available at Cityofhelena.org under Christmas Parade information.