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Heritage Days Music Event in Trussville
2025-04-04 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | AL
Three well-known singer-songwriters will headline Trussville’s third annual Heritage Days event on April 4.
Adam Craig, Ray Fulcher, and Jordan Walker are set to play a writer’s round on The Gateway – Trussville Entertainment District stage from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 4. The event is free to the public.
Craig has written songs recorded by Jason Aldean, Dustin Lynch, Montgomery Gentry, Parmalee, George Strait, Kane Brown, and Cody Johnson, among others. His first hit song, “Close Your Eyes,” was recorded by Parmalee, after which Craig was signed to a record deal with BMG Records. His single “Just A Phase” charted in the top 30.
Fulcher has co-written six No. 1 songs and has had more than 25 songs recorded by Luke Combs, along with cuts by Chris Young, Zac Brown Band, Riley Green, Kameron Marlowe, and Dillon Carmichael, among others. As an artist, Fulcher has more than 30 million streams to his credit. Fulcher’s debut full-length album, “Spray Painted Line,” was released by Black River Entertainment in 2022.
Walker, formerly of the country music duo Walker McGuire, has had songs recorded by Combs, Johnson, Brown, Cold Swindell, Jordan Davis, Trace Adkins, and Drew Baldridge, among others. Walker has been signed to Sony Music Publishing Nashville since November 2019. He was a co-writer on the multiweek No. 1 single “When It Rains, It Pours” by Combs, which has been certified by RIAA as a diamond single.
The weeklong Heritage Days, organized by the Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation for April 1-6, will feature Alabama artists painting the historic area, the Gee’s Bend Quilters, a country music writer’s round at The Gateway – Trussville Entertainment District, history, culture, and a home tour.
For more information, visit http://www.cahabaheritage.org/2025-heritage-days.

ASFA Music Presents: Jazz at the Carver
2025-04-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Carver Theatre, 1631 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
ASFA Music Presents: Jazz at the Carver
with special guests, Mingusphere
Date: April 4, 2025
Time: 7 pm
Admission: FREE
Join the award-winning ASFA Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Robert Janssen, and their special guests, Mingusphere, for an unforgettable evening of jazz music at the historic Carver Theater in downtown Birmingham. Mingusphere features Rob Alley on trumpet, Gary Wheat on saxophone, Chris Kozak on bass, and Michael Glaser on drums. Enjoy ASFA’s budding jazz stars alongside seasoned professionals as they perform the music of Charles Mingus, Thelonious Monk, Herbie Hancock, Henry Mancini, Miles Davis, and more!

Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap
2025-04-04 19:00 - 21:30 | AL
Agatha Christie’s genre-defining murder mystery runs at Oak Mountain High School April 4-6. A group of strangers is snowed-in at the opening weekend of a guest house when a detective on skis shows up to tell them that a murderer in London left an ominous notebook containing their current address. If you know who the killer is, keep the secret!
This play runs one weekend only with a 2p Understudy matinee on Saturday. You can book tickets at GoFan.co at Oak Mountain High School and choose your seats. This production is not recommended for young children as it contains violence, historical tobacco use, and minor language.

5K for Autism
2025-04-05 07:30 | AL
Join us on Saturday, April 5, 2025 for the 3rd annual Glenwood 5K Trail Run on our beautiful 363-acre campus! Runners will experience various trails on the run throughout our campus to ensure a 5K unlike ever before! Register by March 8th for early bird pricing and to get a t-shirt at the race.
Want to participate but not up for running a 5K? We’ve got you covered. Our event will feature a 1K Fun Run, which follows paved roads. The event will include fun activities at the finish line in celebration of Autism Acceptance!
Dogs/animals are not allowed. Please help us keep the individuals served at Glenwood safe and comfortable.
Glenwood’s 5K Trail Run is held in observance of Autism Acceptance month. One in 36 children will be diagnosed with autism this year alone. Run, walk, or just come out to support Glenwood’s life-changing services! It’s fun for people of all ages and all abilities!

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Runner Packet and T-Shirt Pickup: these can be picked up either on Friday April 4th from 10-4PM or Saturday Morning before the race from 7:30AM-8:20AM. Packet Pickup will be at our Glenwood Pecan Warehouse which is down the hill to the right of the main entrance. 150 Glenwood Ln, Birmingham, AL 35242

If you have questions about the 5K, or you are interested in sponsorships, contact Shanda Daniel at 205-795-3211 or sdaniel@glenwood.org.

Warm-Weather Birding in Alabama
2025-04-05 08:00 - 10:00 | AL
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Spring offers the best season to observe birds in the garden! In addition to the lovely blooms and sweet scents, many of our resident songbirds busy themselves with establishing territories and building nests. In this class, Alabama Audubon Board Secretary Greg Harber will teach us how to use field marks to identify birds as we explore Kaul Wildflower Garden’s bird habitat. As spring begins, we can expect to see resident birds, lingering winter visitors, and early spring migrants. Binoculars will be provided for use during the class.
Location: Adventure Classroom

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Cancellation & Refund Policy
Refunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons, we will issue a full refund.

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MOB INC Car Show - Saturday April 5
2025-04-05 08:00 - 11:00 | AL
Join us Saturday April 5th at Alabama’s premier car event with Motorists of Birmingham in Nice Cars (MOB INC). Come see a spectacular display of Birmingham’s finest vehicles, and share your passion with fellow car enthusiasts.. Expect a fantastic fall day filled with coffee, great food, and, of course, cool cars. Bring your friends and family as we come together to celebrate our vibrant Birmingham automobile community.
Saturday, April 5th from 8:00-11:00AM
40 Inverness Center Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35242
All makes & models welcome, free to attend

Household Hazardous Waste Day
2025-04-05 08:00 - 12:00 | – Hoover Public Safety Building 2020 Valleydale Road Hoover AL 35216
https://www.hooveralabama.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=10998

Mutt Strut: Dog-Friendly 5K & Fun Run
2025-04-05 08:00 - 12:00 | Homewood Central Park, 1632 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Grab your pup for this exciting fundraising event benefiting Hand in Paw. This pawsome morning will be filled with upbeat tunes, vibrant 80s/90s outfits + tail-wagging fun. Note: Strollers are allowed on the race course + dogs must be leashed.

She's Into STEM: A STEM Fair For Girls in Grades 6 to 12!
2025-04-05 09:00 - 11:30 | Junior League of Birmingham, 2212 20th Ave S, Birmingham, AL, United States
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. STEM fields are one of the fastest growing fields, but a disproportionate number of women pursue STEM careers. Let’s change that!

Student Theatre Workshop-Explore the magic of theatre
2025-04-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Hueytown Community Theatre, 1348 Hueytown Road, Hueytown, AL, 35023, United States
Join us for a fun and interactive workshop where you can discover the enchanting world of theatre!

Join us for an age appropriate Theatre workshop. From theatre games, imporviisons, character creations, props and costumes and stage basics

Rocket City Picks & Petals Market
2025-04-05 09:00 - 18:00 | University Pickers – Huntsville, 3405 Triana Blvd sw, Huntsville, AL, 35805, United States
Rocket City Picks and PetalsJoin us for Rocket City Picks and Petals, a vibrant celebration of spring in Huntsville’s very own Rocket City! With 40+ additional outdoor vendors showcasing vintage treasures, handcrafted goods, antiques, yard sale finds, and floral creations, there’s something for everyone. Plus, don’t miss out on our amazing everyday vendors inside, offering a stunning variety of unique items, from home decor to one-of-a-kind finds.Savor delicious treats from food trucks while you shop and soak in the creativity of this seasonal event. Bring your friends and family for a fun-filled day of shopping, local flavors, and fresh spring blooms. Rocket City Picks and Petals celebrates Huntsville’s spirit, featuring the best of vintage, crafted, and blooming treasures—mark your calendars and be part of the fun!

9TH ANNUAL END ADDICTION BHAM WALK
2025-04-05 10:00 | CityWalk BHAM, 2200 9th Ave N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Together, we’ll walk to honor those we’ve lost, celebrate those in recovery, and offer hope to those still struggling. Every step we take helps raise awareness about the substance use crisis affecting our community. TOGETHER WE CAN help save lives and build a stronger, healthier future for Birmingham and the state of Alabama.
The END ADDICTION BHAM Walk presented by ETA is aFREE event hosted by the Addiction Prevention Coalition. This 9th annual event raises awareness and funds to help combat the addiction epidemic in Alabama.
Your participation in this event directly supports life-saving programs in our community. Every dollar raised helps us:
Communicate awareness of the ADDICTION problem and inspire hope.
Provide education for the PREVENTION of substance misuse.
Assist those seeking CONNECTION by creating Coalition in the community.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY
Join our mission by creating your own fundraising team or making a donation. Your support helps us reach more people, save more lives, and bring hope to Alabama families affected by addiction. To donate, click HERE.

DETAILS
Event Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Event Location: City Walk BHAM Amphitheater – 9th Avenue & 21st Street, Birmingham
Check-in/Registration Time: 10:00 AM
Program Begins: 11:00 AM
Price: Free to attend & walk | $35 to register and receive a T-shirt, “Walking for” credentials, and other EAB swag Register Here
REGISTER AS A TEAM
When you register as a team, you’ll get to choose your own team name. Many teams walk in honor of a loved one who has suffered from substance use disorder or or in memory of a loved one they lost. Every team gets a team fundraising page where you can share your story of why you’re walking and raise money for the cause. Teams that raise $250 or more will have their team name printed on a banner and displayed at a prominent Birmingham location. The top 3 fundraisers will be recognized at the event. Each team member will register for $35 per person and receive an END ADDICTION BHAM Walk T-shirt, an ‘I’m Walking For’ Lanyard and more. Register Here
REGISTER AS AN INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANT
If you do not wish to register as a team, you can register as an individual participant. Every registered participant will receive an END ADDICTION BHAM Walk T-shirt, an ‘I’m Walking For’ Lanyard and more. Registration is $35 per person. You’ll also get a personalized fundraising page to help us spread the word and raise funds for the event. The top 3 fundraisers will be presented with an award at the event! Register Here
SIGN UP TO BE A FUNDRAISER ONLY
Can’t make it to the event? Or not planning to register? You can still participate in fundraising by signing up to be a fundraiser (without the registration)! You’ll get a fundraising page to share with your friends and encourage them to help you raise money! The top 3 fundraisers will be recognized at the event. Sign Up Here
Online registration closes at 5:00 PM CST on Thursday, April 3rd. However, you can still register in person on the day of the event. A huge THANK YOU for investing in the future and partnering with the Addiction Prevention Coalition and our mission to end substance misuse in our community!
WHO’S WHO AT THE EVENT

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD
Encourage everyone you know to REGISTER, DONATE, and join this movement. TOGETHER WE CAN help save lives! Be sure to follow @addictionpreventioncoalition on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn and tag us in your posts! Promote the event through your social media outlets using #EndAddictionBham. Share your story about why you walk, who you walk for, and how you are being part of the change! Don’t forget, we’ll be recognizing the most active social media participant at the walk!
ACTIVITIES
We will all join together as a community before the walk to celebrate together and enjoy a short program. During our program, we will celebrate our top fundraisers and recognize the sponsors that help make this event possible.
Resource Row is always a happening place at the Walk! These organizations and services provide a variety of prevention, treatment, recovery and wellness offerings that are eager to provide services and support to anyone who is struggling with substance misuse, loves someone who is struggling, is looking to get involved in the recovery or prevention community, and more. Sign Up for a Table Here
The Jefferson County Department of Health will be offering free, 15-20 minute Naloxone Trainings. Learn how to recognize, prevent, and respond to an opioid overdose by using naloxone, a medication used to reverse an opioid overdose.
We will also have our annual EAB Sober Circle through which we celebrate attendees’ sobriety whether they have decades, months, days or hours achieved! Each Sober Circle member will receive a “Hope” token from APC. This portion of the event is always full of joy and celebration. Don’t miss the love!
In Memory Activities honor and remember loved ones who have lost their battle to addiction.
Our Angel Wings sculpture allows attendees to write a message to their loved ones on a ribbon and attach it to the frame to create a beautiful pair of angel wings that represent and honor those who are no longer with us, but remain in our hearts forever.
The Memorial Flag Garden holds one flag for every Alabamian lost to overdose in a one year period. Write the name of your loved one on one of these flags in memorium. In 2022, Alabama lost 1,492 community members to overdose. We are working hard to reduce this number every year.
Additional activities are being added, so keep an eye on APC’s social media sites to learn more! Do you have an activity idea you’d like to share with APC? Send us a message at Nichole@apcbham.org!

Visit City Walk BHAM’s website to learn more about bringing your pets!

FOOD TRUCKS
We are excited to welcome some of BIrmingham’s best food trucks to the Walk this year! A-Train Station, K&J’s Elegant Pastries, Ry Ry’s Wings, Fries, & Pies, and Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck will all be on site to serve you!

Zoo Birthday Celebration Saturday, April 5 at 10:30 a.m.
2025-04-05 10:00 - 11:00 | AL
Join the party as the elephants at the Birmingham Zoo enjoy a massive smash cake for the Zoo’s 70th birthday. The large cake will be in the elephant holding area and visible to media and guests when they get access to the party at 10:30 a.m. sharp. The birthday cake will feature some special elephant treats and an elephant care expert will be available for interviews. Guests also will be able to sign giant birthday cards for the zoo. Great photo opportunities. The elephant giant smash cake event is included with Zoo admission.

The Diabetes WALK for Camp Seale Harris
2025-04-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Veterans Park, 4800 Valleydale Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
(Camp Seale Harris)
Don’t miss your chance to participate in Camp Seale Harris’ special fundraising walk benefiting kids with Type 1 Diabetes. There will be a community walk, music, food + family-friendly fun. All donations raised with support camp fees and “Living with Diabetes Scholarships”

Easter Bunny Photos
2025-04-05 10:00 - 14:00 | University Pickers – Huntsville, 3405 Triana Blvd sw, Huntsville, AL, 35805, United States
Hey Everyone, the Easter Bunny will be at University Pickers from 10am-2pm for Photos with your Family amd all of your four-legged friends, and pets of all kinds free of charge! How Fun is that!

Faith Church Midfield 2025 Health and Wellness Fair
2025-04-05 10:00 - 14:00 | AL
A free community event to encourage a healthy lifestyle. This event aims to empower our community to embrace healthier lifestyles.
Our Mission is to:
● Educate the community on various physical and mental aspects.
● Connect individuals with valuable resources and healthcare providers within our community.
● Inspire positive lifestyle changes through interactive activities and informative presentations.
What will be provided:
● Cancer Screening Education (prevention and awareness)
● Nutrition counseling and access to fresh produce
● On-site HIV/STD testing
● Blood donations
● Stop the Bleed Training
● CPR training
● Exercise Classes
● Vision Screenings
● Mental Health Awareness

AllSouth Appliance Grill Demo
2025-04-05 10:00 - 14:00 | 345 State Farm Pkwy, 345 State Farm Pkwy, Birmingham, Alabama, 35209
Get ready for an exciting day of grilling at AllSouth Appliance! We’re hosting a Grill Demo on Saturday, April 5th, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at our showroom, featuring the latest in outdoor cooking technology, including Blackstone grills and more.
Our expert reps will be on hand to demonstrate grilling techniques, answer your questions, and show you how to make the most of your outdoor cooking experience. Whether you’re a grilling enthusiast or new to the game, this demo has something for everyone.
We’ll also have exclusive promotions and sales available during the event, including grill bundles and special offers to help you upgrade your grilling setup.
Raffle for a Cause: In partnership with Make-A-Wish Alabama, we will be holding a raffle to raise funds for children with critical illnesses. Come support this great cause while enjoying the event!
Date: Saturday, April 5th | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: AllSouth Appliance Showroom
345 State Farm Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35209

End Addiction Bham Walk
2025-04-05 10:00 - 14:00 | City Walk BHAM, Birmingham, AL, United States
Together, we’ll walk to honor those we’ve lost, celebrate those in recovery, and offer hope to those still struggling. Every step we take helps raise awareness about the substance use crisis affecting our community. TOGETHER WE CAN help save lives and build a stronger, healthier future for Birmingham and the state of Alabama.
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Spring Showcase presented by Grand River Pickers
2025-04-05 10:00 - 20:00 | Grand River Pickers, 6200 Grand River Pkwy, Leeds, AL, 35094, United States
Join us in welcoming Spring as we showcase our vendors offering everything from vintage items to boutique shopping to gourmet foods and so much more! We’ll have refreshments, door prizes, and sales throughout the store.
Support local artisans and small businesses while finding your next grand find at Grand River Pickers!
We’re conveniently located right off Exit 140 on I-20 in Leeds, AL – at Birmingham’s only outlet shopping, The Shops of Grand River.
We have extended hours, too! Mon – Sat from 10:00am to 8:00pm and Sun 12:00-6:00pm
Be sure to follow our Facebook event linked below for updates and more information!

Tragic City Rollers' Red Mountain Rampage Tournament
2025-04-05 11:00 - 20:00 | Boutwell Auditorium, 1930 Reverend Abraham Woods Junior Boulevard, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Join the Tragic City Rollers in celebrating our 20th anniversary at the first ever Red Mountain Rampage tournament! This will be a two day event featuring 4 teams from the region competing on Saturday, followed by an open scrimmage on Sunday morning.
SATURDAY 4/5 @ Boutwell Auditorium
11:00 AM Game 1:
Classic City Roller Derby vs Memphis Roller Derby
1:30 PM Game 2:
Nashville Roller Derby vs Tragic City Rollers
4:00 PM Game 3:
Consolation Game
6:30 PM Game 4:
Winners Game
Afterparty at Al’s on 7th!
SUNDAY 4/6 @ Skates 280
10:00 AM Open Scrimmage
Bolts (yellow) vs Hammers (purple)

RESULTS 2025 Gulf South Regional Conference
2025-04-05 11:30 - 15:30 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Birmingham, 4300 Hampton Heights Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
RESULTS is a movement of passionate, committed everyday people. We believe poverty is not inevitable, and that our voices have power. Together, we move lawmakers to build a more just and equitable world. We envision a world beyond poverty and the oppression that causes it.
Join us on Saturday, April 5th, for our annual regional conference, which includes members from Florida, Georgia, and Alabama chapters. We’ll discuss topics like addressing food insecurity in Birmingham, building community, advocating for change, and a special online presentation from Guest Speaker, Former Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown.
This event is free. Please RSVP to reserve your spot at: tinyurl.com/2025GulfSouthConf

Easter Bunny Photos at Smith's Variety
2025-04-05 12:00 - 17:00 | AL
Hop over to Smith’s Variety on Saturday, April 5th, for Easter Bunny photos! Bring your friends, family, and pets for a fabulous keepsake AND help local animals in need. Proceeds benefit The Animal League of Birmingham.

Junk Journal Club Meet Up📓💗✂️
2025-04-05 13:00 - 15:00 | 2201 2nd Ave S
Join us for a cozy and creative afternoon at our Junk Journal Meet Up! 📓💗
​Bring your journals, favorite crafting supplies, and your imagination as we gather to craft, chat, and connect. Whether you’re a seasoned journaler or just curious to try something new, everyone is welcome!
​We’ll be hanging out at Birmingham District Brewing Company, so grab a tasty drink, relax, and let your creativity flow. It’s the perfect chance to meet fellow crafters, swap ideas, and have some fun. Can’t wait to see you there!
​Extra Deetz:
​-FREE.
​-Must bring your own supplies.
​-Scared to come alone? Come anyway, you will leave with a friend 🙂
​Photography Disclaimer:
​Videos and pictures will be taken which may be used for marketing and promotional purposes, please inform hosts if you wish to not be photographed or videoed.
​email us @info.leisureleague@gmail.com for further questions, concerns or inquiries.

The Great Birmingham Bake Off!
2025-04-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Cahaba Brewery, 4500 5th Ave S, Unit C, Birmingham, AL, 35222, United States
Workshops Empowerment Inc.’s Junior Board invites you to
The Great Birmingham Bake Off!
SATURDAY, April 5th
2:00 – 4:00 pm
at Cahaba Brewing
Come to Cahaba Brewing on Saturday, April 5th to sample delicious baked goods made by competing teams of local bakers. All of the baked goods start with one of our WE Made Southern Staples baking mixes. Your $20 ticket lets you sample each of the competing baked goods, plus you’ll receive a ticket for a Cahaba Brewing beer! Get your ticket now by clicking the ‘Purchase Tickets’ button. We will have your ticket reservation at the event and will give you a wristband that will let you taste all of the samples.
Local celebrity judges will determine the Grand Champion and the Team Spirit awards. YOU and other ticket holders will vote for the People’s Choice Award!
Feeling competitive? Put together your own baking team and join the fun. Click here for more information. To register your team, click on the ‘Register A Team’ button.
There will be live music, a food truck or two, and the Junior Board will be selling WE Made mixes and other products at the event so that you can try your own recipes.

Grand Champions of the Great Birmingham Bake Off 2023

Beginner Pickleball Clinic
2025-04-05 14:30 - 16:00 | AL
Join us for the Pickleball 101 Clinic! Step onto the court and start your pickleball journey in our Beginner Clinic! This fun and interactive session includes an hour of skill-building drills and instruction, followed by a 30-minute practice session to apply what you’ve learned. Whether you’re brand new to the game or looking to improve your fundamentals, our supportive coaches will guide you every step of the way. Register below or contact us for more information.
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Sourdough Bread April Class 101
2025-04-05 15:00 - 17:00 | University Pickers – Huntsville, 3405 Triana Blvd sw, Huntsville, AL, 35805, United States
Pleasant Hill Farms is pleased to announce that we are offering another Sourdough Bread 101 Class because of the overwhelming response!
Come Join us for a Sourdough experience, we will be providing everything needed while we show you how to make sourdough loaf bread and Rolls. My sourdough starter has been in my family for 5 generations and it’s something i cherish as loved ones that made it are no longer with us. Our Sourdough bread is very mild and only needs to be fed once a week which makes it very easy to work with on a busy schedule.
You will be leaving with the knowledge of basic Sourdough skills, a 1/2 loaf of bread, our family recipe along with your very own starter in a Mason Jar.
We hope to see you there!

The Diary of Anne Frank
2025-04-05 20:00 - 21:00 | Dorothy Jemison Day Theatre @ ASFA, 1800 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Opera Birmingham is proud to present The Diary of Anne Frank by Russian composer Grigory Frid, based on the text from the original diary written between 1942 and 1944. This opera shares a moving self-portrait of a young girl, full of spirit and courage and an unending hope for freedom.
The Diary of Anne Frank is a monodrama for soprano and chamber orchestra of nine instruments. The opera follows a teenaged Anne Frank as her family hides in a warehouse annex until their arrest by the Nazis. She describes the people and the scenery she can see from her window. She lays bare her hopes, dreams and emotions as she navigates her teenage years in hiding. The opera was composed in 1968 and consists of 21 brief scenes; originally written in Russian, the libretto was translated into English in 1991.

Guided Canoe Trip: Centreville to Harrisburg – April 6
2025-04-06 08:00 - 17:00 | AL
When: Sunday, April 6th, from 8 am to 5 pm
Caravan Meeting Location: Amped Fitness in the Colonnade
Boat Launch Meeting Location: Centreville Blueway Access
Day of event contact: Wil Rainer, Mobile: (901) 210-7850
Cost: $40 per person. Children 12 and under are free. Members, remember your discount code!
You will need: Brown bag lunch, at least 1 liter of water, sun protection, close-toed shoes you don’t mind getting dirty
We will provide: Boats (contact recreation@cahabariversociety.org to inquire about using your own boat), paddles, and life jackets.
Difficulty level: Medium to Hard: this 13.3 mile trip is considered medium to hard based on the distance of the trip. We will be making stops along the way, but in order to be back home at a reasonable hour, we will want to limit our breaks.
Registration: Email our Field Programs Director, Wil Rainer

Description
This 13.3 mile trip begins in the last shoals of the Valley and Ridge province of the Appalachian Mountains and travels through the Fall Line into the Coastal Plain province. In November of 2024, while paddling this stretch, we heard a heavy splash. We turned and saw four beavers flying out from their hiding place under a hanging root mat. As the bow of our boat touched the bank where the beavers had been hiding, another beaver flew out of the cubby not two feet from the bow of our boat. We will get on the water at the Centreville access and get off the water at the Harrisburg access. Harrisburg is an unimproved
What to Expect:
As we begin our trip along this segment, we will keep an eye out for the “V” shaped rock formation between the island and the left bank. This is likely an ancient weir built by the Native Americans to catch fish. This shoal lies at the “Fall Line,” which is the last place we will encounter the 250+ million year old hard rocks of Alabama’s uplands. Below this point, the river’s character changes dramatically. We will notice that the river takes on wide meanders, bending back and forth, and the rocky shoals above the Fall Line are now replaced by broad gravel bars and beaches. We are now in Alabama’s Coastal Plain region, and the rocks here are much younger (80-100 million years old) and softer than those above the Fall Line. Part of Alabama’s vast biodiversity is due to the wide variety of habitat types across the state. Just in the Cahaba River, we can generally divide the river into the Appalachian region above the Fall Line; the unique geological and hydrological conditions present as in the Fall Line; and the broad, sandy soils below the Fall Line. Some Cahaba critters prefer to live only above, some only below, and some occupy all three of these habitat types.
The Centreville access is wooden and metal steps leading down to a broad, flat bedrock. The Harrisburg access is an unimproved access with a steep hill. Cahaba River Society guides are available to help guests navigate any obstacles along the way.
Guided canoe trips are weather and water-dependent. If there are changes or cancellations, Wil Rainer will contact each guest and let you know the plan.
What to Bring

Water (plan to bring 2 liters for this longer trip)
Lunch & snacks
Sunscreen
Sun hat
Close-toed water shoes. Sandals and flip-flops are not protective enough when walking through the shoals. This site shows some of the shoes our team might be wearing.
Photography equipment (don’t forget we will be on the water)

You are welcome to bring a cooler for your water and lunch, but alcohol is prohibited.
Registration:
Email our Field Programs Director, Wil Rainer (recreation@cahabariversociety.org) with the following information.

Trip name/date
Number of people, specify number of children and ages

Make your suggested donation HERE.

Maker's Market
2025-04-06 12:00 - 17:00 | Hop City Birmingham, 2924 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States

Circle the Globe Highlights Tour
2025-04-06 13:00 - 14:00 | AL
With a collection of almost 30,000 works of art from around the globe, the BMA can serve as a passport to adventure. On this tour, you’ll see works from the Americas, Africa, Asia, and more. It’s perfect for first-time visitors or someone curious about the BMA’s highlights.
This Saturday, join us on an exploration of the BMA’s global collection!
Meet in the Main Lobby on the First Floor at 1:00 pm.

Max 30 person capacity
This tour is FREE
Lasts approximately 1 hour
No need to book ahead, just drop in
