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.

Beginner Goat Yoga: Gentle Flow

HELENA – Experience goat yoga on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. Unplug the fresh air on the farm. There is plenty of space to social distance and have fun. Mats are included and events fill up fast.

Thanksgiving Break Horsey Camp

VINCENT – Join Bailey Horsemanship for a two-day horsey camp. Monday, Nov. 22-Tuesday, Nov. 23 in Vincent. Participants will learn all horse safety, care and riding techniques in two days. Participants will be painting their horses, horseshoes and more For details, visit the Bailey Horsemanship Facebook page.

Shelby County Chamber Prayer Breakfast

PELHAM – The Shelby County Chamber Annual Prayer Breakfast will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 23 at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena. To register visit Shelbychamber.org. For questions and information, call 205-663-4542.

Thanksgiving Break Story Time

ALABASTER – Visit the Albert L. Scott Library on Wednesday, Nov. 24 from 10-11 a.m. for Thanksgiving Break Story Time. All children must be with an adult.

Alabaster City Council Meeting

ALABASTER – The Alabaster City Council Meeting will take place on Monday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. The pre-meeting will begin at 6 p.m.

Turkey Trot

CHELSEA – St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church will hold their Turkey Trot for Hunger on Thursday, Nov. 25 at 7:30 a.m. The event will support the Beans and Rice Pantry at the church. The Turkey Trot will take place at Chelsea Recreational Park. For more information, visit their Facebook page.

Helena Hollow Supper with Santa

HELENA – Visit Helena Hollow for Christmas fun. Join for supper with Santa and enjoy fun activities such as hay rides, s’mores, face painting, convos with Santa and more! Starting Nov. 26 and continuing throughout December

#OptOutside Hike

PELHAM – Join OMSP for #OptOutside on Friday, Nov. 26 at 10 a.m.. Introducing the new Treetop Interpretive Nature Trail. Learn all about our local ecosystems on this guided hike. Meet at the Beach Access Parking Lot at 10 a.m. Dogs welcome on leash. Not stroller accessible. Beginner level hike.