Event Calendar

April 2012 Calendar of Events

Homewood Events

4/2 – 4th Annual Child Abuse Prevention Training. 10 a.m. The Center for Families of Jefferson County, 234 Aquarius Drive, Suite 118, Birmingham, AL 35209. This event will be held in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Learn about signs, prevention and reporting of Child Abuse and Shaken Baby Syndrome. In addition to the free training, we will also be hosting a balloon release to bring awareness to child abuse prevention. Light refreshments will be served after the balloon release. RSVP to Ashley Reno: 945-6000 or reno@ffamilyguidancecenter.org.

4/5- Homewood Metro Lions Club Camilla Pecan Sale Fundraiser. Piggly Wiggly, 3000 Montgomery Highway. More information: Max Herzel, 871-5125.
4/ 6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27– Complimentary Wine Tasting. Piggly Wiggly, 3000 Montgomery Hwy. Fridays, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Free. More information: call 879-0884 or visit pigglywigglybirmingham.com.

4/9 – Homewood City Council Public Hearing. Rosewood Building. 6 p.m. Public hearing on the city’s long-term Capital Improvement Plan. Come to share your opinions on what the city’s priorities should be over the next five years.
4/13-14 – Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law Reunion Event. Join Cumberland School of Law Alumni and their families on April 14, 2012 as they celebrate 50 years of Cumberland being at Samford University. More information: visit http://cumberland.samford.edu/alumni.

4/14 – Birmingham Walk MS. Homewood Central Park. 7:30 a.m. The event will offer a one mile and a three mile route option for all participants. Admission: Free, but suggested personal fundraising goal. Participants who raise $100 or more will receive the official Walk MS T-shirt. More information: 879-8546.

4/14 – Red Mountain Park Zip Line Adventure Opens. Red Mountain Park. 8 a.m. The nation’s first universal access zip-line adventure opens to the public. Tickets will be available for presale purchase in early April. More information: www.redmountainpark.org.

4/17- Social Networking to Build Your Business, Homewood Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. David Sher of Buzz 12 will speak. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Homewood Public Library. Tickets: $17. More information: www.homewoodchamber.com.

4/19- Birmingham Revealed! 2012 Series: Birmingham Greek Food Traditions. Vulcan Park and Museum. 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. A panel discussion and cooking demonstration featuring George Sarris, Jimmy and Nicky Koikos and Niki Sespas, moderated by Greg Bass. Admission: in advance, $10; at the door, $15; Vulcan members, $7.50 online/at door. More information: 933-1409.

4/22 – Celebrate the Outdoors on Earth Day. Vulcan Park and Museum. 2 p.m. Celebrate the outdoors on Earth Day with live performances by Red Mountain Theatre Company’s Youth Programs and “Singin’ in the Rain” cast members. Admission: Free. More information: 324-2424.

4/23– White Elephant Bingo. Homewood Senior Center.  Lunch of beef stronganoff, salad, a roll and dessert. Please bring a white elephant from home for the games. Admission: $5 for lunch. More information: 332-6500.

4/27-4/28 – 2012 Relay for Life of Homewood. Homewood Central Park. 4 p.m.-5 a.m. Walk to honor cancer survivors and remember people we have lost, and raise funds and awareness to help save lives. More information: www.relayforlife.org/homewood.

4/27-29 – Spring Art Show. PrimeTime Treasures. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Sponsored by Vestavia Hills Art Association.

4/28 – Edgewood Elementary PTO Spring Festival. Edgewood Elementary. 2 p.m.-6 p.m. This fun festival features old-fashioned carnival games, inflatables for all ages, and thrilling rides. A silent auction featuring local artwork, restaurant gifts cards, trips, and merchandise will be open in the school gym from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Tickets and armbands will be available for purchase on the day of the festival, and all proceeds from the festival go back into Edgewood’s classrooms. More information: barryandkyle1@charter.net.

Homewood Public Library

4/2 – Estate Planning Essentials Workshop. Room 101. 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Presented by The Greene Law Firm, LLC. Admission: Free. More information: for reservations, contact Attorney Jay Green at 746-2465.

4/3 – Birmingham Canoe Club Meeting. 7 p.m. The Birmingham Canoe Club promotes local and regional canoeing, kayaking and sea kayaking. Meets the first Tuesday of each month. More information: www.birminghamcanoeclub.org.
4/3-4/26 – Computer Class- Intro to Microsoft Office 2007. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2 p.m. More information: 332-6632.

4/10 – Oxmoor Page Turners Book Group: A Rare Titanic Family. 6:30 p.m. In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Titanic’s sinking, Ms. Williams will be present at the meeting to give a presentation on her book. Free snacks and drinks will be provided. More information: 332-6601.

4/17 – David Sher of Buzz 12. 11 a.m. David will talk about how to grow your business with the use of social media. Sponsored by HealthSouth Lakeshore.
Children’s Department

Tuesdays & Wednesdays – Story Time. 10:30 a.m. All ages welcome.
4/5, 4/19 – Mommy & Me. 10:30 a.m.
4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27 – Leaps & Bounds. 10:30 a.m. 30 months to 4 year olds with adult. Registration required. More information: 332-6619.
3/16 – After School Fun Club: Corn Hole & Corn Chips. 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Healthy competition and delicious snacks.
4/9,4/23 – Monday Movie. 3:30 p.m.
4/7, 4/21 – Cartoons & Cereal. 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Teen Events
4/4 – Peeps Cuisine. 4 p.m. Come after school to make Peeps Pops, Peeps S’Mores and other marshmallow treats. Grades 6-12 only.
4/25 – Bottlecap Bonanza. 4 p.m. Come by the library to make jewelry and magnets with bottle caps. Bring your favorite pictures or magazines and make it more personal. All other supplies and snacks will be provided. Grades 6-12 only.
4/28 – Get Hooked. 2 p.m. Learn to crochet, or bring your knitting, sewing, smocking, beading, or other crafty project and join the fun! The library will provide light refreshments and instruction. Ages 10-adult.

Music & Arts

4/3 – Red Mountain Theatre Company’s Concert Series 4 (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee). RMTC Cabaret Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Featuring cast members of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee performing special numbers. Admission: Tickets, $30-35. More information: 324-2424.

4/5 – Alison Krauss & Union Station, Featuring Jerry Douglas. BJCC Concert Hall. 8 p.m. Admission: $44.50 or $59.50. More information: visit bjcc.org.
4/7 – Casting Crowns with Matthew West, Royal Tailor. BJCC Arena. 7 p.m. Admission: $19-$77. More information: visit bjcc.org.

4/7 –LeAnn Rimes. Samford University’s Leslie S. Wright Fine Arts Center. 8 p.m. Admission: $17-$80. More information: 975-2787.

4/13 – Opera Birmingham Presents: An Evening with Angela Brown. The Alabama School of Fine Arts, 1800 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd. Center. 8 p.m. More information: http://www.operabirmingham.org/performances.html.

4/13-4/15 – Alabama Ballet Presents: Alice in Wonderland with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. Samford University’s Leslie S. Wright Fine Arts Center. 4/13 at 7:30 p.m., 4/14 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., and 4/15 at 2:30 p.m. Admission: $30-$55. More information: 975-2787.

4/14 – Birmingham Girls Choir auditions. Edgewood Presbyterian Church. 12 p.m.-2 p.m. More information: 916-SONG.

4/21-4/28 – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. BJCC. More information: www.bjcc.org.

4/27-29 – South Pacific. BJCC Concert Hall. 4/27 at 8 p.m., 4/28 at 2 and 8 p.m., 4/29 at 1 and 6:30 p.m. Admission:  Tickets, $27.50-67.50. More information: visit bjcc.org.

Special Events

4/7- Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Birmingham Zoo. Call to make a reservation. More information: 879-0409.

4/7 – The Great Egg Drop. McWane Science Center. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Building from 10 a.m.-11:45 a.m., egg drop at 12 p.m. Join us for an eggciting, eggstreme, hands-on fun eggstravaganza. Admission: included in cost; free, members. More information: www.mcwane.org/events.

4/11 – Native Spring Wildflowers. Birmingham Botanical Gardens. 8:30 a.m. Admission: Members, $40; Non-members, $45. . More information: 414-3950.
4/13 – Tunes ‘n Blooms. Birmingham Botanical Gardens. 6 p.m.-8 p.m. This premier event will preclude the Spring Plant Sale and will include food, drink and music. The event will also allow attendees an opportunity to shop the Plant Sale while doors are closed to the public. Tickets: Non-members, $15; Members, $10. More information: 414-3965.

4/14 – Girls Inc. Cajun Cook-off. Linn Park. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. All funds go to support Girls Inc. mission to inspire girls to be strong, smart and bold. Cook-off teams will be evaluated by a professional judges and event attendees in the People’s Choice. More information: www.bhamcajuncookoff.com.

4/14 – Ready. Set. Cure. 5k Race. Oak Mountain State Park. 8 a.m. The second annual Ready. Set. Cure. 5K is sponsored by the Birmingham Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Junior Board. The purpose of the event is to raise funds so LLS can continue to research blood cancers and support patients who suffer from them.

Registration begins at 7 a.m., and awards and door prize giveaways start at 9 a.m. Admission: $30; Children under 12, free. More information: http://www.active.com/5k-race/pelham-al/readysetcure-2012  or contact Meagan Yeilding at myeilding@gmail.com.

4/17-20 – Take Two! A Ladies Consignment Sale. Vestavia City Center. Spring/summer 2012 consignment clothing event. Preview sales for volunteers and consignors on April 17. Sale will feature ladies’ clothing, shoes, purses and maternity. With more than 130 consignors, you will have access to beautiful items at affordable prices. Sizes range from 0-16 with prices starting at $3. Registration is now open! Deadline to consign untagged items is Monday, April 2. Receiving for tagged items will be Sunday, April 15 and Monday, April 16. More information; www.taketwoconsignment.com.

4/21-5/6 – Symphony Volunteer Council’s Annual Decorators’ ShowHouse. Turtle Rock Estate, Vestavia Hills. The Decorators’ ShowHouse tour will include over 21 decorated areas in the home. Admission: Presale, $15; Door, $20. Tickets benefit the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. Lunch is served daily from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for $13 and includes a beverage. A sweet shop will provide treats for $3. Showhouse hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Friday evenings, 6 – 9 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Sundays, 1 – 5 p.m. More information: call 824-5198 or visit www.showhouse-AL.com.

4/21 – One Year After: The April 27th Tornadoes. McWane Science Center. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Exhibit open that reflects the power and experiences of the storms on April 27, 2011. Admission: included in cost; free, members. More information: www.mcwane.org/events.

4/22 – Picnic for the Planet. Railroad Park. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Celebrate Earth Day with good food and great company. Food and beverages will also be available for purchase. More information: 251-1155.

4/22 – Spring Wildflower Hike. Ruffner Mountain Nature Center. 1 p.m. Join us on a hike with board member Michelle Reynolds as she shares her love and knowledge about wildflowers. Reservations required. Admission: $7; $5, members. More information: 833-8264.

4/25 – Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Annual Membership Coffee. 1994 Shades Crest Road, Vestavia. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Any ladies interested in becoming a member of the Women’s Auxiliary are cordially invited. More information: call Lynne Heaven at 967-3430.

4/28 – Tour de Blue: Cycling for Prostate Cancer Awareness. Birmingham Bicycle Company, 1105 Dunston Ave. 8 a.m. There are three ride options: 60, 75, and 100 miles. Admission: $40,  includes an event t-shirt. More information: visit www.UrologyHealthFoundation.org

4/28 – Garden Art Party. B & A Warehouse, 1531 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233. 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Cocktail buffet, live and silent auction featuring travel, restaurant, and wine packages. All proceeds benefit Alzheimer’s of Central Alabama. Admission: Individual, $95; Couple, $180. More information: 871-7970 or www.alzca.org.

Sports
4/5 – Samford University Softball vs. Middle Tennessee State. 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Admission: Free. More information: samfordsports.com.

4/6-4/8 – Samford University Baseball vs. The Citadel. 4/6 at 6 p.m., 4/7 at 2 p.m. and 4/8 at 1 p.m. Admission: $5, adults; $3, children. More information: samfordsports.com.

4/14 – Samford University Women’s Tennis vs. Chattanooga. 12 p.m. Admission: Free. More information: samfordsports.com.

4/18 – Samford University Baseball vs. UAB. 6 p.m. Admission: $5, adults; $3, children. More information: samfordsports.com.

Save the Date
5/4- Birmingham Music Club Presents Second Annual Bravo!Birmingham. Samford University Wright Center. 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Admission: $45, $35, and $25. Children 12 and under and balcony seats $10. A $5 discount per ticket is offered for groups of 10 or more. More information: 726-2853 or visit www.samford.edu/wrightcenter or www.bhammusicclub.org.

5/5 – 2nd Annual Homewood City Schools Spirit Scamper 5K/10K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run. Homewood High School. 7:30 a.m. Admission: $20 fee for Non–HCS Employees, $15 Employees and HCS student. Fun Run is Free. More information: http://pandora.homewood.k12.al.us/wordpress/nspurlock or call 870-4203.

March 2012 Calendar of events

Homewood Events

3/1 – Spring Fashion Show. a.k.a. Girl Stuff, 2906 18th Street South. Seats available at 5 p.m. Show starts at 6 p.m. The 10th annual event is a one-day sale with door prizes and the latest spring style. More information: akagirlstuff@msn.com.

3/3 – Chili Cook-off Presented by Regions Bank. 10:30 a.m.-3p.m. Admission: $10, in advance; $15, at gate; Free, children 12 and under. 1616 Oxmoor Road. www.exceptionalfoundation.org.

3/3 – Casino Night. This event will raise money for the nonprofit programs of Assistance League of Birmingham. More information: 870-5555.

3/6 –Homewood Citizens Police Academy. Discover what it takes to be a Homewood Police Officer during this in-depth and hands-on course. Taught by Homewood PD training staff, you’ll get the inside story from the officers themselves and learn the techniques they use every day. More information: 332-6864 or email greg.brundage@homewoodal.org.

3/10 – 2012 Dawson Memorial Perseverance 5K. 8 a.m. Dawson Memorial Baptist Church, 1114 Oxmoor Road. Admission: $15, 5K Run/Walk; $10, 1 Mile Fun Run; $50, Family Maximum Fee. An additional $5 is added to admission if you register after March 3. More information: http://active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2006152.

3/12, 3/26 – Homewood Praying Moms “Prayer Express.” Hart and Soul. 8 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Meets the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Mondays of the month. Every 2nd and 4th Monday meets at Hart and Soul. Pray for your children, their teachers, and schools. More information: http://sites.google.com/site/prayingmomsofhomewood/

3/13- Homewood City Schools Foundation Showcase. 6-8 p.m. Homewood Middle School. More info: www.homewoodcityschoolsfoundation.com.

3/17 – St. Patrick’s Day 5K. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Homewood Central Park. 5k race with winners’ awards and children’s zone complete with moonbounce, face painting, and balloons. 100 percent of proceeds will go to meet the medical needs of Haiti’s children. Register online via active.com. Admission: $15. More information: info@aslbham.com.

3/26 – Alabama Travelers. Homewood Senior Center.  11 a.m. entertainment; lunch at 12 p.m. Entertainment by this bluegrass band and lunch by Vestavia Town Village and Admission: $6 at the door. Must register on the Friday prior to the event. More information: 332-6500.

3/29 – Melinda Rainey Thompson – I’ve Had It Up to Here with Teenagers. Alabama Booksmith. 2626 19th Place South, Birmingham. 4 p.m. Book purchasing and signing event. More information: 870-4242.

3/31 – City Wide Easter Egg Hunt. Homewood Central Park. Egg hunt, 11 a.m.; Games, 10 a.m.-1p.m. Ages: 1-12 years. Children will be divided into age appropriate groups including a special needs group. More information: 332-6182 or 871-7304.

Homewood Library
Children’s Department
Tuesdays & Wednesdays – Story Time. 10:30 a.m. All ages welcome.

3/1, 3/15 – Mommy & Me. 10:30 a.m.

3/2, 3/9, 3/16 – Leaps & Bounds. 10:30 a.m. 30 months to 4 year olds with adult. Registration required. Register starting on 2/27 for 3/2. More information: 332-6619.

3/5 – Wii Play for Kids. 3:30 p.m. 3rd-5th grade.

3/19 – Monday Movie. 3:30 p.m.

3/22 – Spring Break Bounce. 10:30 a.m.

3/24 – Cartoons & Cereal. 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Other Events

3/3, 3/31 – Get Hooked. 2 p.m. Learn the basics of the fun craft of crocheting. The library will provide light refreshments and instruction. Ages 10 toAdult.

3/7- The Hunger Games Challenge. 4 p.m. Enjoy a feast worthy of Panem and design outfits for your District before competing in the Hunger Games. Only one will survive to win tickets to the movie. Grades 6-12. No registration required.

3/13 – Oxmoor Page Turners Book Group. Lucretia M. Somers Boardroom. 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. The group will discuss Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin. More information: 332-6601.

3/28- Bottle Spinners. 4 p.m. Come by after school to make a cool wind spinner from recycled soda bottles. All supplies and snacks will be provided. Grades 6-12 only.

Music & Arts
3/9 – TAO: The Art of the Drum. Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. Admission: $28-$50; $20, students. More information: 975-ARTS.

3/9-3/11 – The Pablo Cruise Incident. Virginia Samford Theatre. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Admission: $20, Adults; $15, Students and Seniors. More information: 251-1206.

3/9-3/11 – Birmingham Ballet Presents: Sleeping Beauty. BJCC. 3/9 at 10 a.m.

3/10 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. 3/11 at 2 p.m. Admission: $25-$38, Adults, $17.50-$27.50. More information: www.bjcc.org.

3/10, 3/17 – BCT Presents: The Little Engine That Could. BJCC. More information: www.bjcc.org.

3/10 – Freestyle Motocross. BJCC. 7:30 p.m. Admission: $16-20. More information: www.bjcc.org.

3/16, 3/18 – Opera Birmingham Presents: Carmen. Samford University’s Wright Center Concert Hall. Mar. 16, 7:30 p.m.; Mar.18, 2:30 p.m. Admission: $35- $90. More information: 322-6737 or http://www.operabirmingham.org/performances.html.

3/17 – Disney Presents: Phineas and Ferb. BJCC. 3 and 6 p.m. Admission: $16-$53. More information: www.bjcc.org.

3/27- Peking Acrobats. Samford University’s Wright Center Concert Hall. 7:30 p.m. Admission: $15- $33. More information: 726-2853 or www.samford.edu/wrightcenter.

3/30. Ballet Hispanico. Samford University’s Wright Center Concert Hall. 7:30 p.m. Admission: $18- $43. More information: 726-2853 or www.samford.edu/wrightcenter.

Sports
3/16 – Samford baseball v. Furman. 6 p.m. Admission: $5 adults, $3 children. More information: samfordsports.com.

3/20 – Samford softball v. Memphis. 5 p.m. Admission: $5 adults, $3 children. More information: samfordsports.com.

3/27 – Samford baseball v. Auburn. 6 p.m. Admission: $5 adults, $3 children. More information: samfordsports.com.
Special Events

3/14 – Pi Day. McWane Science Center. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: included in cost; free, members. More information: www.mcwane.org/events.

3/31 – Rumpshaker 5k. Sloss Furnaces. 5k, 8 a.m.; 1 Mile Fun Run, 9 a.m. Funds raised will go to educate and raise awareness of colon cancer throughout the community. Registration opens at 6 a.m. More information: 933-8911.

3/31 – Free Tennis Festival. Birmingham Southern Tennis Complex. 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Open to children of all ages 10 and under. Admission: Free. More information: sarah.kleban@gmail.com.