ALABASTER – This class introduces the basics of computers, including navigating the desktop and file management. It will take place at Albert L. Scott Library on Tuesday, Jan. 11 from 4-5 p.m. in the Nan Abbott Meeting Room. Laptops will be provided, but personal devices are welcome.
COLUMBIANA – The Chamber is seeking volunteers for “Keeping It Real” program at Shelby County High School. Freshman will get a perspective of what it cost to live in the adult world on January 13 and 14. More information can be found at Business.shelbychamber.org/events/details/the-shelby-chamber-keeping-it-real-shelby-county-high-school-12764.
HELENA – It’s the Helena Shootout on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022-Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. Grades 3-8, boys and girls. 4 games will be held. Register your team at Tourneymachine.com/E95936.
ALABASTER – Certified instructor Darla Williamson teaches the basics of Zentangle, a structured drawing method that produces patterned illustrations. This class is designed with beginners in mind. Takes place on Saturday, Jan. 15 from 1-3 p.m. at the Albert L. Scott Library. Sign up on the library’s Eventbrite page.
COLUMBIANA – Jimmy Hall is performing live at the Song Theater on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25+ tax/fees. Free parking around the building. Tickets can be bought at Shelbycountyartscouncil.com/event-calendar/.
PELHAM – Pelham Public Library is holding a blood drive on Wednesday, Jan. 19 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Masks are required for this event, per CDC and American Red Cross. For more information and a link to register with red cross, visit Pelham.librarycalendar.com/events/american-red-cross-blood-drive-5.
SOUTH SHELBY COUNTY – South Shelby County Network Meeting takes place the third Wednesday every month. Januarys meeting will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 12:30 p.m. For more information, visit Firstpriorityal.com/event/network-meeting-south-shelby-county/2022-01-19/.
NORTH SHELBY – North Shelby County (Highway 280) Network event will be held on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. at the Metro Diner in Inverness.
ALABASTER – Candice of Itty-Bitty Bakers leads kids 6-11 in decorating marshmallow snowman cupcakes. This event is on Friday, Jan. 21, at Albert L. Scott Library in the Nan Abbott Meeting Room. Kids under 8 must be with an adult. For details/registration, visit Albert L. Scott’s Eventbrite.
SHELBY COUNTY – The Shelby County Honor Band will host tryouts on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, from 4-8 p.m. Auditions are held at Chelsea Middle School. Audition material can be found at Sites.google.com/shelbyed.org/band-programs/audition-requirements.
CALERA – Calera's spring sports registration is currently open until Feb. 9 for the sports of baseball, softball and soccer. Coaches are also needed for baseball and softball.
HELENA – The Helena Diversity & Inclusion Board would like to hear the voices of the community so they have composed a short survey for residents to complete. The survey will end on Thursday, Feb. 10. Take this quiz at Qrco.de/bcXJvg.
