PELHAM/NORTH SHELBY – Dec. 1-Feb. 28, North Shelby Library is partnering with Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Use GPS along with picture/written clues to find items. Clues and GPS coordinates provided; spot your target using your GPS enabled device and clues.
NORTH SHELBY – For ages 5th grade and under, beginning Friday, Dec. 17- Sunday, Jan. 16. Read and log a total of 340 minutes. Each participant who reaches the goal will receive either a yeti plush or a silly snowball plush. To register and for details, visit Northshelbylibrary.org/.
ALABASTER – Alabaster’s Council and Committee meeting will take place on Monday, Dec. 27, and will start at 7 p.m.
ALABASTER – Alabaster’s Planning Commission Meeting will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 28 from 6-7 p.m. Pre-meeting begins at 5:30 p.m.
PELHAM – Sunrise Hike: King’s Chair, Oak Mountain State Park. Join for its First Day hike and be among the first to see the sunrise over Alabama on the first day of 2022. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. Meet at the North Trailhead at 5 a.m. The hike will begin around 5:15 a.m. For more information, […]
CHELSEA – Join Cat-n-Bird Winery on Saturday, Jan. 1 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for a New Year’s Day Brunch. Whether you’re recovering from New Year’s Eve celebrations or just looking for a relaxing and delicious brunch. Cost is $20 per person, visit the Cat-n-Bird winery Facebook page for details/tickets.
SHELBY COUNTY – The Chamber’s Business After Hours will be hosted at Blue’s Bourbon & Brews on Tuesday, Jan. 4 from 5:30-7 p.m. $10 for investors, $20 for future for investors. Includes hors d’oeuvres and two complimentary beverages. RSVP to the Chamber at 205-663-5452 or via email at Jordan@shelbychamber.org.
ALABASTER – Kids 6-11 can play with Albert L. Scott Library’s blocks and make new friends. The program takes place in the Nan Abbott Meeting Room on Tuesday, Jan. 4 from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Kids under 8 must be with an adult. Register on the Library’s Eventbrite page.
PELHAM – National Bird Day at Oak Mountain State Park on Wednesday, Jan. 5. 11 a.m.-12 p.m.: Birding 101. 1-2 p.m.: Treetop Nature Birds of Prey tour. 3-3:30 p.m.: Owls with Acer. 3:30-4 p.m.: Make your own Pine Cone Bird Feeder. For more information, visit Alapark.com/events/oak-mountain-state-park/national-bird-day-0.
SHELBY COUNTY – Columbiana resident Jonathan Harrison will be on Fox’s Next Level Chef. A watch party for the second episode with Jonathan Harrison will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 5 at the Alabama 4-H Center. Admission is $50 per person. Sign up here, Fs12.formsite.com/MlH3kV/vjxrfn9jie/index.html.
HELENA – Come to the Helena Library on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, and pick up your kit (while supplies last). Adult supervision is advised.
CALERA – The upcoming substance abuse seminar that Calera Middle School is hosting at Calera High School. Speaker is Jermaine Galloway who provides tools, resources and training to combat substance abuse. The seminar will be on Friday, Jan. 7 from 8-11 a.m. For more information, visit Business.shelbychamber.org/events/details/high-in-plain-sight-substance-abuse-prevention-training-12773.
PELHAM – Pensacola Ice Flyers vs Birmingham Bulls will play at Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena on Saturday, Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. First 1000 kids ages 14 and under receive a Bulls Replica Jersey courtesy of UAB, Encore and CBS 42. Doors open at 6 p.m. For tickets, visit Bullshockey.net/seasontickets.
SHELBY COUNTY – South City Theatre is holding auditions for The Diary of Anne Frank on Saturday, Jan. 8-Sunday, Jan. 9 from 2-4 p.m. at the theatre. Auditions will consist of script cold readings. Bring a theatre resume/headshot, if possible. Details on South City Theatre’s Facebook page.
COLUMBIANA – The 3rd Annual Forging Families 5K/10K and 1 mile Fun Run is on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at the Shelby County Arts Council from 8-10 a.m. Race day registration and packet pick-up will begin at 7 a.m. For more information and to sign up, visit Runsignup.com/Race/AL/Columbiana/ForgingFamilies5K10Kand1MileFunRun.
280 – Satisfy your craving with a night of world-class Peruvian-inspired fare. This class is for adults 18 years plus at Publix Aprons Cooking School at Tattershall Park on Saturday, Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. Price is per couple. For tickets and details, visit Eventbrite.com/e/couples-cooking-welcome-to-peru-tickets-220004388047.
ALABASTER – Karen Haiflich of Medicare Information Source will discuss filing and any questions you have. The seminar takes place in the Nan Abbott Meeting Room in the Albert L. Scott Library on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022 from 1-2 p.m. Sign up is not required and the event is free.
HELENA - Helena’s Utility Board will meet on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, from 4-5 p.m. For more information, visit Cityofhelena.org/event/helena-utility-board-2/2022-01-10/.
HELENA – Helena’s City Council meeting will take place on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, from 6-7 p.m. For more information, visit Cityofhelena.org/event/city-council-meeting-4/2022-01-10/.
HARPERSVILLE – This 4-H covers many topics during the year and promises to be fun. January’s meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 11 from 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Find more information on the Harpersville Library Facebook page.
ALABASTER – This class introduces the basics of computers, including navigating the desktop and file management. It will take place at Albert L. Scott Library on Tuesday, Jan. 11 from 4-5 p.m. in the Nan Abbott Meeting Room. Laptops will be provided, but personal devices are welcome.
COLUMBIANA – The Chamber is seeking volunteers for “Keeping It Real” program at Shelby County High School. Freshman will get a perspective of what it cost to live in the adult world on January 13 and 14. More information can be found at Business.shelbychamber.org/events/details/the-shelby-chamber-keeping-it-real-shelby-county-high-school-12764.
HELENA – It’s the Helena Shootout on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022-Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. Grades 3-8, boys and girls. 4 games will be held. Register your team at Tourneymachine.com/E95936.
ALABASTER – Certified instructor Darla Williamson teaches the basics of Zentangle, a structured drawing method that produces patterned illustrations. This class is designed with beginners in mind. Takes place on Saturday, Jan. 15 from 1-3 p.m. at the Albert L. Scott Library. Sign up on the library’s Eventbrite page.
COLUMBIANA – Jimmy Hall is performing live at the Song Theater on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25+ tax/fees. Free parking around the building. Tickets can be bought at Shelbycountyartscouncil.com/event-calendar/.
PELHAM – Pelham Public Library is holding a blood drive on Wednesday, Jan. 19 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Masks are required for this event, per CDC and American Red Cross. For more information and a link to register with red cross, visit Pelham.librarycalendar.com/events/american-red-cross-blood-drive-5.
SOUTH SHELBY COUNTY – South Shelby County Network Meeting takes place the third Wednesday every month. Januarys meeting will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 12:30 p.m. For more information, visit Firstpriorityal.com/event/network-meeting-south-shelby-county/2022-01-19/.
NORTH SHELBY – North Shelby County (Highway 280) Network event will be held on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. at the Metro Diner in Inverness.
ALABASTER – Candice of Itty-Bitty Bakers leads kids 6-11 in decorating marshmallow snowman cupcakes. This event is on Friday, Jan. 21, at Albert L. Scott Library in the Nan Abbott Meeting Room. Kids under 8 must be with an adult. For details/registration, visit Albert L. Scott’s Eventbrite.
SHELBY COUNTY – The Shelby County Honor Band will host tryouts on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, from 4-8 p.m. Auditions are held at Chelsea Middle School. Audition material can be found at Sites.google.com/shelbyed.org/band-programs/audition-requirements.
