Earth Fest

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 Main Street Litter Cleanup

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 Strong 5K

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 […]

ValloCycle Drop-in Bike Maintenance Clinic

MONTEVALLO – Saturday, April 23, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in front of Strand Coffeehouse. Bring your bike to learn some basic maintenance skills. Tools and some parts provided.

Run for Kids Challenge

PELHAM – Smile-A-Mile’s mission is to provide hope, healing of the spirit and love for the whole family during the childhood cancer journey. Through year-round meaningful and educational programming, Smile-A-Mile helps those in Alabama who are affected by childhood cancer thrive during treatment and the years beyond. Learn what Smile-A-Mile is all about at "Smile-A-Mile.com" […]

Run for Kids Challenge

PELHAM – The event will take place Saturday, April 30 starting at 7 a.m. at Oak Mountain State Park. For more information and to register, visit Ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=89409.

Micro Wrestling

ALABASTER – Micro Wrestling returns to Alabaster on Saturday, May 14 from 8-10 p.m. Micro Wrestling Federation is a full-scale, WWE-type event supported by an entire cast under 5 feet tall. For more information, visit Micro Wrestling Federation’s Facebook page.

Lunar Eclipse Viewing Party

PELHAM – Come to OMSP to view the Total Lunar Eclipse on Sunday, May 15 from 8:30 p.m.-midnight. Food trucks will be on site. Totality is at 11:11 p.m. Suggestions for this event include chairs, flashback, blankets, camera and binoculars. More information can be found at Alapark.com/events/oak-mountain-state-park/lunar-eclipse-viewing-party.

Princess Brunch at Helena Hollow

HELENA – Helena Hollow’s Princess Brunch will take place on Saturday, May 21. There will be two separate sessions. To date, Moana, Ariel, Snow White, Rapunzel, Elsa, Anna, Cinderella, Jasmine and Tinkerbell will be in attendance. Find more information and tickets through Helena Hollow’s Facebook page.

Puppy Palooza

CHELSEA – Cat-n-Bird Winery and Shelby Humane will host Saturday, May 21 from 12-3 p.m. at the winery. Dogs will be available for adoption and plenty of vendors will be attending such as Giggle Paws Boutique. Food trucks will be onsite and there will be live music.

Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue 5K

HOOVER – Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue will hold a 5K Meow-A-Thon and a one Mile Whisker Walk benefitting Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue, a no-kill, cage-free shelter for cats and kittens. The race will be held Saturday, May 28 at Veterans Park in Hoover at 7a.m. Details can be found at Runsignup.com/Race/AL/Birmingham/KittyKatHavenAndRescue5KMeowAThon.