NORTH SHELBY – For ages 5th grade and under, beginning Friday, Dec. 17- Sunday, Jan. 16. Read and log a total of 340 minutes. Each participant who reaches the goal will receive either a yeti plush or a silly snowball plush. To register and for details, visit Northshelbylibrary.org/.

NORTH SHELBY – Stop by the North Shelby Library on Friday, Dec. 17 from 2-3 p.m. and meet local author Emma Fox. Emma will be selling copies of her acclaimed YA fantasy, The Arrow and the Crown. Also, while supplies last, visitors can make an arrowhead craft.

PELHAM – Fayetteville Marksmen vs Birmingham Bulls at Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena on Friday, Dec. 17. First 1000 fans receive a Bulls Christmas Puck courtesy of CBS 42. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For tickets, visit Bullshockey.net/seasontickets.

HARPERSVILLE – Join the Meadows Golf Course in Harpersville for Christmas Karaoke with Chris Rainz on Saturday, Dec. 18. Dinner will start at 6 p.m. Karaoke starts at 7 p.m. Tacky Christmas Sweater judging begins at 9 p.m. For more information visit here.

CHELSEA – Looking for something fun to do with the whole family? Join other families for a family fun pain night on Sunday, Dec. 19 from 8-10 p.m. There’s something for all ages. Tickets may be purchased at the door or reserved in advance here.

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.