PELHAM – The Pelham Commercial Development Authority meeting will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 21 from 6-8 p.m. For more information and to download the agenda, visit.

ALABASTER – The Alabaster Fire Dept. will once again escort Santa Claus through the city on Christmas Eve, Friday, Dec. 24. Santa will make stops in several centralized locations so he can spend more time greeting children. For a list of stops and more details, visit Facebook.com/alabastercityhall.

PELHAM – The Pelham Fire Dept. will be escorting Santa through neighborhoods on Christmas Eve, Friday, Dec. 24. For more information about what neighborhoods Santa will be stopping at, visit Facebook.com/pelhamalabamafire.

PELHAM – Sunrise Hike: King’s Chair, Oak Mountain State Park. Join for its First Day hike and be among the first to see the sunrise over Alabama on the first day of 2022. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. Meet at the North Trailhead at 5 a.m. The hike will begin around 5:15 a.m. For more information, […]

CHELSEA – Join Cat-n-Bird Winery on Saturday, Jan. 1 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for a New Year’s Day Brunch. Whether you’re recovering from New Year’s Eve celebrations or just looking for a relaxing and delicious brunch. Cost is $20 per person, visit the Cat-n-Bird winery Facebook page for details/tickets.

SHELBY COUNTY – The Chamber’s Business After Hours will be hosted at Blue’s Bourbon & Brews on Tuesday, Jan. 4 from 5:30-7 p.m. $10 for investors, $20 for future for investors. Includes hors d’oeuvres and two complimentary beverages. RSVP to the Chamber at 205-663-5452 or via email at Jordan@shelbychamber.org.

ALABASTER – Kids 6-11 can play with Albert L. Scott Library’s blocks and make new friends. The program takes place in the Nan Abbott Meeting Room on Tuesday, Jan. 4 from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Kids under 8 must be with an adult. Register on the Library’s Eventbrite page.

PELHAM – National Bird Day at Oak Mountain State Park on Wednesday, Jan. 5. 11 a.m.-12 p.m.: Birding 101. 1-2 p.m.: Treetop Nature Birds of Prey tour. 3-3:30 p.m.: Owls with Acer. 3:30-4 p.m.: Make your own Pine Cone Bird Feeder. For more information, visit Alapark.com/events/oak-mountain-state-park/national-bird-day-0.

SHELBY COUNTY – Columbiana resident Jonathan Harrison will be on Fox’s Next Level Chef. A watch party for the second episode with Jonathan Harrison will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 5 at the Alabama 4-H Center. Admission is $50 per person. Sign up here, Fs12.formsite.com/MlH3kV/vjxrfn9jie/index.html.

HELENA – Come to the Helena Library on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, and pick up your kit (while supplies last). Adult supervision is advised.