CHELSEA – Cat-N-Bird Winery’s fifth-anniversary celebration will take place on Saturday, April 9 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Celebrate with a day of music, food, fun and wine. Kid and pet-friendly event.

CALERA – Corbin Farms Winery’s Spring Wine Festival will take place on Saturday, April 9 at 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Local vendors, food trucks, live music, grape stomping, great food and wine and more will be available. This is a ticketed event. Tickets can be found at Eventbrite.com/e/spring-wine-festival-tickets-255335634757.

ALABASTER – Owens House first Annual Blue Ribbon Backyard BBQ will be hosted at Siluria Brewing Company on Saturday, April 9 from 12-4 p.m. Enjoy food, company and live music to help Owens House fight against Child Abuse in Shelby County. Details on Owens House’s Facebook page.

COLUMBIANA – Join Columbiana United Methodist Church on Sunday, April 10 from 1-4 p.m. for an egg hunt, bouncy houses, a cakewalk, crafts, face painting and fun for all ages. Everyone is welcome at this free event. Come inside the building to wait for instructions for the egg hunt, which will start at 2:15 p.m.

HOOVER – The eighth annual Judy Merritt Memorial 5K and Eggstravaganza will be held on Saturday, April 16. Runners will enjoy a low cost but highly rewarding 5K with awesome swag bags, t-shirts and medals for winners. For more information, visit Runsignup.com/Race/AL/Birmingham/JudyMMerrittMemorial5KRunWalk.

MONTEVALLO – Kick off Earth Week at the University of Montevallo on Monday, April 18 from 3-6 p.m. at Anna Irvin Dining Hall. Bring clothes and/or take clothes. All are welcome to check out our free supply of new-to-you fashion.

MONTEVALLO – Help plant the summer garden at the University of Montevallo on Tuesday, April 19 from 9-11 a.m. Come dressed to work. Tools and instruction provided. UM Organic Community Garden (Middle Street next to the baseball field).

MONTEVALLO – Join your friends at ValloCycle for a group ride. The route keeps everyone off main roads and is approximately five miles long (45 minutes). Bring lights or you can borrow them for the ride. Riders of all skill levels and ages are welcome. Email vallocycle@gmail.com if you need to borrow a free bike […]

MONTEVALLO – Join the University of Montevallo for an earth celebration. There will be live music, food trucks, earth-focused crafts, a chalk art competition and representatives from environmental and campus organizations. Thursday, April 21, 3 to 7 p.m., Main Quad.

MONTEVALLO – Friday, April 22, 1 to 3 p.m., Meet at UMOM. Join the University of Montevallo for a litter cleanup in the Montevallo Main Street district. Cleanup materials will be provided. Rain date: April 23.

SafeHouse’s annual 5K run will take place on Saturday, April 23. This important fundraising initiative enables SafeHouse and SafeShelby to continue providing lifesaving services for victims of domestic and sexual violence. To learn more about the 5K, register to participate or donate, visit Runsignup.com/Race/AL/Pelham/SafeHouseStrong5K. PLACE: Oak Mountain State Park - Discover Shelby Pavilion 200 Terrace […]