Helena Girl Scouts Food Pantry

HELENA – Helena Girl Scout Troop 28008 is hosting a food pantry. The public is encouraged to bring canned goods and nonperishable items to various drop-off spots or donate through Venmo and Cashapp through Nov. 23. For a list of drop-off locations, Venmo and Cashapp, visit Shelbycountyreporter.com/2021/11/11/helena-girl-scout-troop-offers-food-pantry-throughout-november/.

North Pole Express

CALERA – The Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum will kick off the North Pole Express, on Friday, Nov. 19. On the way, listen to a whimsical Christmas story, sing your favorite holiday carols, and more. For more information, dates and tickets, visit Hodrrm.org/body.cfm?id=768.

Shelby Humane Adoption Event

BESSEMER – Benton Nissan Adoption Event in Bessemer on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 18 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, visit Shelbyhumane.org.

Christmas Cookie Walk

PELHAM – Brunette Farms Market and Café is hosting a cookie walk in support of Shelby Humane. Saturday, Nov. 20 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations include checks, cash, blankets, puppy canned food, kitten canned food and more. Details and a full list can be found on their Facebook page.

Montevallo Rotary Feed the Hungry

MONTEVALLO – Montevallo Rotary Club’s second annual “Feed the Hungry” event Saturday, Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. at Montevallo Elementary School. Anyone needing food for Thanksgiving can drive through the school parking lot and receive a Thanksgiving meal. The food is non-perishable/requires no refrigeration.