PELHAM –Everyone is invited to Pelham Get Out and Skate Day on Sunday, Jan. 30 from 2-5 p.m. at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena. For more information, visit Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena’s Facebook.

ALABASTER – The Albert L. Scott Library has partnered with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers to host a blood drive this month, as local hospitals once again face a blood shortage from the COVID-19 pandemic. The library will hold the blood drive on Monday, Jan. 31. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

NORTH SHELBY – Join the North Shelby Library for a fun dog-themed story and then walk participants through making their own winter plushy puppy friend on Monday, Jan. 31. Contact 205-439-5504 or nschildrens@shelbycounty-al.org for any questions. For children of all ages with caregiver help for younger children.

280 – A new Dunkin’ location will open on U.S. 280 on Tuesday, Feb. 1 in the new Cahaba Market development near the intersection of U.S. 280 and Alabama 119.

PELHAM – The Pelham library’s Preschool Storytime will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 2 from 9:15-9:45 a.m. in the Storytime Room. Ms. Rebecca & Ms. Ashley present stories, songs and more along with a craft and a snack.

CHELSEA – February's Women's Business Council meeting location is the Chelsea Community Center - Business Room (February 16, 2022, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Please feel free to brown bag lunch, or a box lunch will be available with ONLY with pre-payment for $12.00. Speaker: Brendt Blanks, She Gave it a Go

HELENA – Helena’s new female-owned kickboxing gym kicks off its official grand opening on Friday, Feb. 4 with a ribbon cutting with the Mayor of Helena at 3:30 p.m. Discounts and specials for newcomers that attend. For more information, visit The Revolution Kickboxing’s Facebook page.  

ALABASTER – A new HomeGoods is opening in Alabaster on Thursday, Feb. 10. The retail store will open in Colonial Promenade South, next door to Five Below. The company’s website said the new location will be open from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. before normal hours start the following day.

PELHAM – Join Zombie Trail Races for its Donut Dash 5k at OMSP on Saturday, Feb. 5 at 9 a.m. Runners will eat three donuts during the race. Each participant must finish their donut before running to the next stop. Details at Zombie Trail Races Facebook.

CALERA – A fun-filled evening with DJ Fuzzy, desserts and photographs. Saturday, Feb. 5 from 6:30-9 p.m. at Rolling Hills Gymnasium. Girls pre-k to 8th grade welcome. Proceeds benefit the Calera High school Baseball Booster Club. Ticket price is $30 a couple, $5 for additional siblings. Cahsbaseballboosters@gmail.com.

CALERA – Calera’s city council meeting will take place on Monday, Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Calera City Hall. For more information, visit Cityofcalera.org.

ALABASTER – Kids 6 and older can learn about African American history through activities and creativity on Tuesday, Feb. 8 from 6-7 p.m. Takes place in the Nan Abbott Meeting Room. Children under 8 must be with an adult. Sign up on Albert L. Scott Library’s Eventbrite page.