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.
CALERA – The upcoming substance abuse seminar that Calera Middle School is hosting at Calera High School. Speaker is Jermaine Galloway who provides tools, resources and training to combat substance abuse. The seminar will be on Friday, Jan. 7 from 8-11 a.m. For more information, visit Business.shelbychamber.org/events/details/high-in-plain-sight-substance-abuse-prevention-training-12773.
PELHAM – Pensacola Ice Flyers vs Birmingham Bulls will play at Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena on Saturday, Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. First 1000 kids ages 14 and under receive a Bulls Replica Jersey courtesy of UAB, Encore and CBS 42. Doors open at 6 p.m. For tickets, visit Bullshockey.net/seasontickets.
COLUMBIANA – CashBack will play at the SCAC Song Theater in Columbiana on Friday, Jan. 7 at 7:30 p.m. A premiere Johnny Cash Tribute with superlative, session-quality musicians. There is limited seating. Find more information and tickets at Shelbycountyartscouncil.com/event-calendar/.
SHELBY COUNTY – South City Theatre is holding auditions for The Diary of Anne Frank on Saturday, Jan. 8-Sunday, Jan. 9 from 2-4 p.m. at the theatre. Auditions will consist of script cold readings. Bring a theatre resume/headshot, if possible. Details on South City Theatre’s Facebook page.
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.
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.
