Forging Families 5K/10K

COLUMBIANA – The 3rd Annual Forging Families 5K/10K and 1 mile Fun Run is on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at the Shelby County Arts Council from 8-10 a.m. Race day registration and packet pick-up will begin at 7 a.m. For more information and to sign up, visit Runsignup.com/Race/AL/Columbiana/ForgingFamilies5K10Kand1MileFunRun.

Couples Cooking: Welcome to Peru

280 – Satisfy your craving with a night of world-class Peruvian-inspired fare. This class is for adults 18 years plus at Publix Aprons Cooking School at Tattershall Park on Saturday, Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. Price is per couple. For tickets and details, visit Eventbrite.com/e/couples-cooking-welcome-to-peru-tickets-220004388047.

ABC & Ds of Medicare

ALABASTER – Karen Haiflich of Medicare Information Source will discuss filing and any questions you have. The seminar takes place in the Nan Abbott Meeting Room in the Albert L. Scott Library on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022 from 1-2 p.m. Sign up is not required and the event is free.

Helena Utility Board Meeting

HELENA - Helena’s Utility Board will meet on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, from 4-5 p.m. For more information, visit Cityofhelena.org/event/helena-utility-board-2/2022-01-10/.

Helena City Council Meeting

HELENA – Helena’s City Council meeting will take place on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, from 6-7 p.m. For more information, visit Cityofhelena.org/event/city-council-meeting-4/2022-01-10/.

The Harpersville Library 4-H Club

HARPERSVILLE – This 4-H covers many topics during the year and promises to be fun. January’s meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 11 from 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Find more information on the Harpersville Library Facebook page.

Basic Computer Skills

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.

Keeping it Real

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 Shootout

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.

Zentangle with Darla

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.

Jimmy Hall live at the Song Theater

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/.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

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. […]