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SUMMARY:GirlSpring SHE Camp July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for SHE Camp July 20-24\, 2026! SHE Camp (for girls ages 9-12 and 13-16) is GirlSpring’s week-long annual day camp focused on empowerment through team-building\, comedy\, and improv. \nS.H.E. stands for Sisterhood\, Humor & Empowerment! SHE Camp is dedicated to empowering girls and young women to make confident and powerful choices in their lives. Participants will develop the skills they need to express their own unique voice\, encourage a positive self image and the formation of healthy relationships. Taught by SheCamp co-creator Jessica Antes and co-teacher. Both have extensive experience as actors\, writers\, comedians\, and teachers\, and both trained or have worked at Chicago’s prestigious The Second City. \nSpots fill up quickly- sign up at our event website: https://girlspring.com/summer-camp/
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/girlspring-she-camp-july-2026/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:Artplay\, 1006 19th Street South\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Camp,Arts,Comedy,Downtown,Educational,EDUCATIONAL EVENT,Summer Camps,Youth
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SUMMARY:Leading Forward in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:AI is changing how we work\, make decisions\, and lead.\nJoin UAB Collat Professional Education for a free\, four-part series bringing together leadership insights\, practical AI applications\, and expert perspectives to help you think strategically\, encourage innovation\, and prepare for a changing workplace. \nSeries at a Glance\n\nFree & open to professionals\nAcross all industries and career stages\n\nLive online\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST\n\nAttend one or all four sessions\nThe series leads into the UAB AI Summit in Spring 2027.\n\nNo technical background required.\n\n\n\n\n\nSession Lineup\n \nSeptember 29     12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CSTBecoming a Strategic Leader in the Age of AIExplore how to recognize emerging patterns\, connect daily decisions to long-term strategy\, and understand AI’s impact on people and organizations. \nOctober 20     12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CSTLeading Innovation: Moving Ideas into ActionLearn how leaders create the conditions for innovation and help teams turn promising ideas into action\, including ways AI can support new approaches. \nNovember 17     12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CSTPractical AI for Today’s ProfessionalDiscover useful\, nontechnical ways to apply AI to everyday responsibilities\, including preparation\, communication\, and decision support. \nDecember 1     12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CSTLeading Forward: An Expert ConversationJoin experts for a conversation about leadership\, innovation\, and AI\, shaped by questions participants submit during the first three sessions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChoose the sessions that work for you.\nRegister for one\, several\, or all four sessions in a single registration.  A zoom link will be provided when you register: https://uab.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6mrXEqlidie2730 \nKnow someone who might be interested? Please share this invitation with colleagues and others in your network. Everyone is welcome.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/leading-forward-in-the-age-of-ai/2026-10-20/
CATEGORIES:Business,EDUCATIONAL EVENT,Series
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SUMMARY:Urban Impact Alumni Week 2026: Reconnect. Reengage. Reinvest.
DESCRIPTION:Urban Impact\, Inc. invites entrepreneurs\, alumni\, small-business owners\, community partners\, and supporters to join us for Alumni Week 2026\, a week of connection\, resources\, celebration\, and opportunity! \nAlumni Week is more than a series of events. It’s an opportunity to reconnect with Birmingham’s entrepreneurial community\, discover valuable resources\, explore funding opportunities\, strengthen business relationships\, and celebrate the people and businesses making an impact in our city. \nWhether you’re launching a business\, growing an established company\, reconnecting as an Urban Impact alum\, or simply looking to support local entrepreneurs\, there’s something for you! \n  \nHere’s What’s Happening Throughout the Week:\nSunday\, October 18 | Sunday Night Live: Laughing with Impact \n5:00–7:30 PM | Canvas on 5th \nKick off Alumni Week with an evening of comedy\, connection\, and community! Enjoy great laughs\, meet fellow entrepreneurs\, and learn more about Urban Impact’s work throughout Birmingham. \n  \nMonday\, October 19 | Money Moves Monday \n5:30–7:00 PM | Creed63 \nGet connected to valuable information about grants\, funding opportunities\, and ways to better position your business for financial growth. \n  \nTuesday\, October 20 | Capital Connection Tuesday \n12:00–1:00 PM | Virtual Grant Workshop \n3:00–5:00 PM | Meet Your Money Match at the 16th Street Education & Visitors Center \nLearn more about grant fundamentals\, then connect with financial institutions\, lenders\, funders\, and resource partners who can help support your business goals. \n  \nWednesday\, October 21 | Wellness Wednesday \n5:30–7:00 PM | A.G. Gaston Motel (Conference Room) \nTake time to focus on the entrepreneur behind the business! Join us for an evening centered on mental health\, wellness\, balance\, and meaningful community connection. \n  \nThursday\, October 22 | A Taste of INSPIRE \n12:30–2:30 PM | Doors Open @ 12pm | Carver Theatre \nExperience the flavors and creativity of Birmingham’s food entrepreneurs! Enjoy food samples\, meet emerging culinary businesses\, discover community resources\, and learn about Urban Impact’s INSPIRE Initiative and its support for food-based entrepreneurs. \n  \nFriday\, October 23 | Pitch Friday \n5:00–7:00 PM | Jazzi’s on 3rd \nCelebrate innovation and entrepreneurship as local business owners share their ideas\, connect with the community\, and compete for opportunities to grow their businesses. \n  \nSaturday\, October 24 | Spend Dat Saturday \n10:00 AM–2:00 PM | Historic 4th Avenue District \nWe’re closing out Alumni Week by shopping local! Explore an alumni and entrepreneur marketplace featuring Birmingham businesses\, products\, services\, and brands. Come discover something new and invest directly in our community!
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/urban-impact-alumni-week-2026-reconnect-reengage-reinvest/
LOCATION:Historic 4th Avenue Business District\, 328 16th Street North\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Class,Community,Downtown,Educational,EDUCATIONAL EVENT,Events,Family,Featured Events,Food Trucks,Health and Wellness,In-Person Events,Local Events,Lunch & Learn,Match & MIngle,Meet & Greet,Member Events,Shopping,Special Events,Upcoming Events,Virtual,Wellness,Workshop
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SUMMARY:AI Across America:  Birmingham
DESCRIPTION:The University of Alabama\, the University of Alabama at Birmingham\, the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama\, Innovation Depot\, the Biggio Center at Auburn University\, AI Huntsville\, and BirminghamAI are partnering with SeedAI to present AI Across America: Birmingham — a single-day convening on Wednesday\, October 14th at Innovation Depot\, focused on Alabama’s AI readiness. \nThe event will bring together leaders from academia\, state government\, industry\, and the startup community for an honest\, substantive conversation about what it actually takes to build a strong state AI ecosystem. Topics will include: \n\n\nWhat institutional capacity Alabama has to turn research investment into economic and scientific benefit \n\n\nWhere AI is actually accelerating scientific discovery in Alabama labs \n\n\nState and municipal AI governance\, from the Technology Quality Assurance Board to Huntsville’s city task force \n\n\nWho gets access to Alabama’s computing infrastructure\, and what communities get from the data center buildout \n\n\nWhat it takes to build and keep AI companies in Alabama \n\n\nAgenda \n8:30 – 9:00 AM: Registration & Welcome \n9:15 – 10:00 AM: Capacity — Turning Research Investment into Benefit \n\n\nDr. Bryan Boudouris\, Vice President for Research and Economic Development\, University of Alabama \n\n\nDr. Majed Dweik\, Vice President of Research and Economic Development\, Alabama A&M University \n\n\nCharlie Pond\, Executive Director\, SSBCI (Moderator) \n\n\n10:00 – 10:45 AM: Leveraging AI to Accelerate Scientific Discovery \n\n\nDr. Shahram Rahimi\, Head\, Department of Computer Science\, University of Alabama \n\n\nDr. Ralph J. Zottola\, AVP for IT-Research Computing\, University of Alabama at Birmingham \n\n\nAustin Carson\, Founder & CEO\, SeedAI (Moderator) \n\n\n10:45 – 10:55 AM: Break \n10:55 – 11:40 AM: AI Governance — From Task Force to Implementation \n\n\nRep. Mike Shaw\, Alabama House of Representatives \n\n\nAaron Wright\, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer\, Alabama Office of Information Technology \n\n\nRyan Letson\, AI Huntsville (Moderator) \n\n\n11:40 AM – 12:25 PM: Networking Lunch \n12:25 – 1:10 PM: AI Infrastructure and What Communities Get \n\n\nFernanda Foertter\, Executive Director\, High Performance Computing and Data Center\, University of Alabama \n\n\nPatrick T. Murphy\, Jr.\, Vice President for Economic Development\, Alabama Power \n\n\nRick Roden\, President & CEO\, Greater Jackson County Chamber of Commerce \n\n\nMiller Girvin\, President\, Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (Moderator) \n\n\n1:10 – 1:55 PM: Alabama’s AI Economy — Attracting\, Building\, Retaining \n\n\nPanelists to be announced \n\n\nEmily Jerkins\, CEcD\, Founder\, Bloom Economy Labs (Moderator) \n\n\n1:55 – 2:10 PM: Closing & Next Steps
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/ai-across-america-birmingham/
LOCATION:Innovation Depot\, 1500 1st Ave N\, Birmingham\, Alabama\, 35203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Downtown,EDUCATIONAL EVENT,Events,Local Events,Lunch & Learn,Speakers,Teacher Events
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SUMMARY:The Red Planet
DESCRIPTION:Born of War\, Built of Wonder\n\n\n\nShown in 8K resolution\, The Red Planet is proudly presented live at the Christenberry Planetarium. Fly with us through chasms over twice as large as the Grand Canyon\, and soar over humongous mountains and towering volcanoes that tell the amazing story of Mars. Ride along with real rovers aiming to answer questions about ancient lakebeds and ice-capped poles — and explore the parameters for soon becoming a two-planet species. Born of war\, built of wonder\, and sooner than we think\, inhabited by us. \nDoors open 30 minutes before showtime — please arrive early\, as we can’t guarantee admission once the show begins. Estimated run time: 50 minutes.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/the-red-planet/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:Christenberry Planetarium at Samford University\, 800 Lakeshore Dr\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,EDUCATIONAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T120000
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SUMMARY:History Lecture Series: The History of African American Baseball in the Segregated South
DESCRIPTION:Join Anthony C. Williams Jr.\, Director of the Negro Southern League Museum\, to learn about the ups and downs of African American baseball teams and players in the Segregated South. The event is free to the public and sponsored by the Talladega College Division of Humanities and Fine Arts and History Department at the Dr. William R. Harvey Museum of Art.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/history-lecture-series-the-history-of-african-american-baseball-in-the-segregated-south/
LOCATION:Talladega College\, 627 W Battle St\, Talladega\, AL\, 35160\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,EDUCATIONAL EVENT,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T150000
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SUMMARY:Living Well with Dementia: Hallucinations
DESCRIPTION:Hallucinations associated with dementia can be confusing\, unexpected\, and sometimes difficult to talk about. \nJoin National Council of Dementia Minds for this free webinar led by people living with dementia. Family members\, friends\, care partners\, healthcare professionals\, and community members are invited to learn directly from those with lived experience\, ask questions\, and gain insight. \nTuesday\, August 25\n2:00–3:00 p.m. ET\nFree\, registration required. \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X8VUN-vyScu5UKXI6HfJ0A#/registration
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/living-well-with-dementia-hallucinations/
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL EVENT,Family,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T170000
DTSTAMP:20260724T142903Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T142903Z
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SUMMARY:PMICAC Community in Action: Airport Leadership Experience
DESCRIPTION:Go beyond the terminal and see how major airport projects move from planning to execution. \nThis is not a standard airport tour. It is an opportunity to experience project leadership where planning\, precision\, and public impact intersect. \nPMI Central Alabama Chapter ’s Airport Leadership Experience offers rare\, behind-the-scenes access with the Birmingham Airport Authority. Participants will board a private shuttle for an airfield tour\, explore active projects throughout the concourse\, and hear directly from three airport executives responsible for revenue\, communications\, planning\, and development. \nThis immersive experience will reveal how leadership\, stakeholder coordination\, safety\, communication\, and strategic decision-making come together to deliver complex projects in a continuously moving environment. \nThursday\, August 6 | 3:00–5:00 p.m.\nBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport\nAdvance registration is required.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/pmicac-community-in-action-airport-leadership-experience/
LOCATION:Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport\, 5900 Messer Airport Highway\, Birmingham\, 35212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Community,Educational,EDUCATIONAL EVENT,Featured,Featured Events,In-Person Events,Local Events,Programs,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T200000
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Birmingham Full Figured Fashion Week
DESCRIPTION:It’s back! The 3rd Annual Birmingham Full Figured Fashion Week \, “The HOMECOMING Edition” 👑✨️🎊 \n🎟 Purchase your tickets by clicking the link 👇🏾 \n🔗 https://ticketstripe.com/events/947108534144060\nBecome A Vendor by clicking the link ⬇️\n🔗 https://ticketstripe.com/events/3177108538976708\n📆 When: Saturday\, June 20\, 2026\n🕑 Time: Starting at 4 p.m.\n📍Location: Southern Museum of Flight 4343 73rd St N Birmingham\, AL 35206 \nPurchase your tickets today for one of The Hottest 🔥 events of the year!\nYou will be amazed at what we have in store for you. \n#BirminghamFullFiguredFashionWeek #BFFFW #FashionWeek #Fashion #Birmingham #Alabama #HugeEvent #Event #bodypositivity #inclusion #growthmindset #love
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/3rd-annual-birmingham-full-figured-fashion-week/
CATEGORIES:Dance Performance,Educational,EDUCATIONAL EVENT,Events,Family Friendly Programs,Featured Event,Fundraiser,In-Person Events,Local Events,Meet & Greet,Music at the Museum,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T123000
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SUMMARY:Autism Walk 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the Autism Walk 2026! \n* DETAILS WITH WALK LOCATIONS\, DATES AND TIMES COMING SOON \nHuntsville – Jaycees Building: 4/18/25 \nBirmingham- Inverness Elementary School: 4/25/26 \nTuscaloosa-(date and time TBA) \nMontgomery\, AL – (date and time TBA) \nThis year\, we’re excited to bring our community together at four flagship walk locations across the state. Families\, friends\, and supporters can choose the walk site that’s closest to them and come celebrate\, honor\, and raise awareness for autism. \n🌟 One mission\, Four amazing walks.\nNo matter where you walk\, you’ll be part of one united movement—helping us raise vital funds to support programs\, advocacy\, and resources for individuals with autism and their families. \n👉 Register today for the walk location nearest you and be part of the excitement\, community\, and impact of the Autism Walk 2026! \nPlease remember that if you register by the deadline\, April 1st\, 2026 \, your shirt is will be on site to pick up the day of the walk you are attending. If you register after that date shirts are available on a first come first serve basis. \n**Sponsorship Opportunities Available** \nJust click on the details and registration button at the top for all the details \n**Now Accepting Exhibitor Fair Registrants ** \nSelect the Details and Registeration button at top of page to sign up!
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/autism-walk-2026/
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL EVENT,Family Friendly Programs,Fundraiser,Local Events,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Helena Autism Awareness Walk 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Helena Autism Awareness Walk will be held at Joe Tucker Park in Helena on April 18th from 10am-12pm. The walk will help you to learn Support and Build Awareness\, Celebrating Inclusion\, Strengthening Our Community \nThe event includes family friendly activities\, music\, resources\, Parasol Teats Truck\, and the Sensory Trailer from the Helena Police Department
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/helena-autism-awareness-walk-2026/
LOCATION:Helena\, AL\, Helena\, AL\, 35080\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Walk Social,Community,EDUCATIONAL EVENT,Events,Family Friendly Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T113000
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SUMMARY:She's Into STEM: A Free STEM Fair For Girls in Grades 6- 12
DESCRIPTION:She’s Into STEM is GirlSpring’s FREE annual STEM Fair for Girls in Grades 6 to 12! Meet prominent women from a variety of STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Math) fields and discover all the benefits of pursuing a career in STEM\, and the wide variety of opportunities available. The event will begin with a panel discussion\, followed by Q & A and interactive breakout sessions. \nThe STEM Fair is part of the GirlSpring Wonder Women Series\, sponsored by Coca-Cola Bottling Company United. \nRegister for this free event at our website to secure your spot: https://girlspring.com/april-5-shes-into-stem-a-stem-fair-for-girls/
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/shes-into-stem-a-free-stem-fair-for-girls-in-grades-6-12/
LOCATION:Junior League of Birmingham\, 2212 20th Ave S\, Birmingham\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,EDUCATIONAL EVENT,Teens,Youth Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T150000
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SUMMARY:Lawson State Community College Preview Day
DESCRIPTION:Lawson State Community College is opening its doors for Preview Day on Saturday\, April 11. This free event gives prospective students and their families a chance to visit campus\, meet with admissions and financial aid staff\, and learn about the college’s programs firsthand. \nPreview Day is where everyone is welcome to explore—from high school graduates considering their options to working adults curious about earning a certificate\, short-term credential\, or finishing a degree. And there’s plenty for anyone interested in transferring credits toward a four-year degree. Staff will be available to walk attendees through the enrollment process and help them understand how to pay for college. \nLawson State offers more than 150 areas of concentration across two campuses in Jefferson County\, including award-winning programs in nursing\, automotive technology\, welding\, STEM\, and more. The college also offers online and hybrid class formats for students who need flexibility. \nRegistration is free. Visit lawsonstate.edu to sign up. For more information\, email admissions@lawsonstate.edu or call 205-925-2515.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/lawson-state-community-college-preview-day/
LOCATION:Lawson State Community College\, 3060 Wilson Rd SW\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35221\, United States
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL EVENT
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SUMMARY:Belonging and Isolation in America
DESCRIPTION:Why do so many people feel so lonely in the most connected period in human history? Who are all of these people telling us they have the solution to our isolation? How can we recreate real in-person communities in the age of social media? \nThe Iron Hills Folk School welcomes you to a panel discussion featuring three emerging voices on the question of what it means to belong in America in 2026.\nFriday\, April 10 | 6:00-8:00 PM \nIt will be at one of the famous Sister Houses on Highland Ave (the one on the right\, look for the signs): 2731 Highland Ave\, Birmingham\, AL 35205 \nLily Scherlis traces the cultural shift from mutual aid societies to individualized self-improvement\, revealing how we got to our current hunger for community. See her work in places like N+1. \nAnton Cebalo examines the social recession through psychology and political economy—how the loss of physical community spaces has reshaped our interior lives and capacity for collective action. See his work at Novum on Substack. \nJoseph Fridman (moderator) translates these insights into frameworks for understanding your own experiences\, showing how academic concepts become actionable tools for building community. See his work in places like Aeon.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/belonging-and-isolation-in-america/
CATEGORIES:Educational,EDUCATIONAL EVENT,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T080000
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SUMMARY:National Welding Month Celebration at Fortis Institute in Birmingham
DESCRIPTION:In honor of National Welding Month\, Fortis Institute Birmingham will host a campus-wide celebration highlighting the talent and craftsmanship of its Welding program students and faculty. Community members are invited to participate in “Try a Weld Day\,” where attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the profession and try a hands-on welding project under the guidance of Fortis students and instructors. The event will also feature a Metal Arts Showcase\, displaying original sculptures and metal artwork created by Fortis welding students\, offering a creative look at the skill and artistry involved in the trade.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/national-welding-month-celebration-at-fortis-institute-in-birmingham/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Educational,EDUCATIONAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260218T181045Z
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Earlybird Special: $10 off tickets purchased by February 21st!!\nGrow your own Shiitake and Oyster mushrooms! This workshop will equip you with the knowledge and skills to inoculate and care for your logs\, harvest your mushrooms\, learn cullinary uses\, medicinal benefits and more! \nThis is a hands on workshop\, with all materials provided. Each participant will drill\, inoculate and wax their own log to take home. \nAdditional Shiitake and Oyster logs may be purchased for a discounted cost of $15 per log at the workshop. With proper care\, mushroom logs should give you multiple flushes for a few years. \nWe may also have some plants and tree cuttings available for purchase the day of the event. Cash preferred\, Venmo and Cash App are accepted. \nAn email will be sent prior to the workshop to attendees with more detailed information about the workshop\, parking\, etc. \n***If you are unable to attend the workshop but would like to purchase a log\, a limited number of Shiitake and Oyster logs will be available for $20 each. DM us for more info. \nWorkshop is hosted by Birmingham Eastside EcoGardens
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/4th-annual-mushroom-log-inoculation-workshop/
LOCATION:Birmingham Eastside EcoGardens\, 601 West Blvd\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Community,Educational,EDUCATIONAL EVENT,Events,Fun Outside,Fundraiser,Garden,Gardening,Gardening Classes,Health,Health and Wellness,In-Person Events,Local Events,Nature,Special Event,Sustainability,Wellness,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T190000
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SUMMARY:Woven & Wonder: A Churchwide Series on Growing Faith Together
DESCRIPTION:Join Independent Presbyterian Church on Thursday\, March 5\, for a churchwide day with Meredith Miller\, author and faith formation leader\, to explore how faith is nurtured across generations and communities. This day includes a morning and an evening session\, each shaped with a different audience in mind\, so participants can engage in ways that fit their lives and roles. \nMorning Session: For Church Leaders\, Educators & Ministry Volunteers\n10–11:30 a.m. | IPC Sanctuary\nIf you teach\, lead\, or care for children in the life of the church\, this morning session is for you. Meredith will guide a conversation around how churches can thoughtfully and faithfully nurture children’s faith within the local church. Coffee and light breakfast bites will be available. \nEvening Session: For Parents\, Grandparents & Community Members | Cost: $10\nReception & Book Signing: Drop in between 5-6 p.m.\, IPC Parlor\nTalk Begins: 6 p.m.\, IPC Sanctuary\nIf you are walking alongside children in everyday moments\, this evening session is for you. Together\, we will explore how children experience and build faith\, along with practical\, grace-filled ways adults can support that growth. Handheld snacks will be available during the reception. Childcare will be available for the evening session and is guaranteed for those who register by Sunday\, March 1.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/woven-wonder-a-churchwide-series-on-growing-faith-together/
LOCATION:Independent Presbyterian Church  Birmingham\, Alabama\, 3100 Highland Ave S\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL EVENT,Religious,Speaking Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T083000
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SUMMARY:Red Mountain Community School Open House & Sampling
DESCRIPTION:Join us Tuesday\, March 3\, or April 14\, 2026\, at 8:45 am for a Sampling of Red Mountain Community School\, 500 40th Street South\, Avondale. This is an offering for families to join us for a tour and get a short introduction to our distinctives. Please let us know through email if you would like to join us. \nMission\nRed Mountain Community School\, a Choose Act school for 2026/27\, is an educational offering to the families of Birmingham\, Alabama in the Charlotte Mason tradition. We are an intentionally small (K-12) day school devoted to educating the whole person. Our program is especially designed to foster relationships within a rich and varied curriculum of books\, materials and experiences. Regular outings\, a healthy atmosphere of respect and care\, habits that develop life-long learners\, family involvement\, and consistent exposure to fruitful ideas are Red Mountain distinctives. We are informed by the following questions and keep them before us each day: ‘What is best for children?’ “What impact do our educational practices have on the mind\, body and spirit of our students and families?’ and “How can our school be a gift to our city and its residents?”
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/red-mountain-community-school-open-house-sampling/
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood,Education + Library,Educational,EDUCATIONAL EVENT,Featured Event,Local Events,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T203000
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SUMMARY:CRISANTEMI: SONGS OF LIFE
DESCRIPTION:Music4Romania (www.music4romania.org) cordially invites the larger Birmingham community to “Crisantemi: Songs of Life”on Sunday\, December 14\, 2025\, at 7:00 PM\, at Independent Presbyterian Church (https://ipc-usa.org). \nMusic spanning three centuries\, from Bach to Freddie Mercury\, will be interwoven with poetry by Rilke\, Rumi\, T.S. Eliot\, and Hesse and visual art projections to create a meditation on what it means to be fully alive\, to love\, to lose\, to surrender\, and to ultimately celebrate the wild\, precious gift of existence. \nPerformed by Kathleen Buccleugh\, soprano; Lauren Peacock\, cello; René Reder\, viola; Daniel Szasz\, violin; Alina Voicu\, piano\, this FREE program concludes Music4Romania’s 2025 “Letters to the Future” series. Donations will gratefully be accepted to benefit Music4Romania’s programs. \nEveryone is invited and welcome!
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/crisantemi-songs-of-life/
LOCATION:Independent Presbyterian Church  Birmingham\, Alabama\, 3100 Highland Ave S\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Concerts,EDUCATIONAL EVENT,Fundraiser
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