Alabaster Santa Stop Tour

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 Santa Stop Tour

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.

Alabaster City Council Meeting

ALABASTER – Alabaster’s Council and Committee meeting will take place on Monday, Dec. 27, and will start at 7 p.m.  

Alabaster Planning Commission Meeting

ALABASTER – Alabaster’s Planning Commission Meeting will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 28 from 6-7 p.m. Pre-meeting begins at 5:30 p.m.

First Day Sunrise Hike

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, […]

New Years Brunch

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.

Business After Hours

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.

Lego League

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.

National Bird Day

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.

Next Level Chef Dinner and Watch Party

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.

Crafty Friday-Mitten Craft

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