ALABASTER – Join Albert L. Scott Library for a special story time during spring break week on Wednesday, March 30 from 10-11 a.m. Children under 8 must be with an adult. Story time takes place in the Nan Abbott Meeting Room. Register on Albert L. Scott Library’s Eventbrite page.

The Chamber’s March 2022 Community Luncheon will be on Wednesday, March 30. The meeting will be held in the banquet hall at the Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena. Doors will open at 11:00 a.m. for business networking, hot buffet at 11:30 a.m. and the program will begin promptly at noon and will conclude at […]

PELHAM – Join The Shelby County Chamber for the March Community Luncheon, hosted by the Tourism & Recreation Work Group on Wednesday, March 30.  The program will feature an update on Oak Mountain State Park, Alabama’s largest State Park. The meeting will be held at the Pelham Civic Complex, at 11:30 a.m.

PELHAM – The annual Pelham Polar Plunge is set to take place on Saturday, April. 2 at Oak Mountain State Park. The event invites people to register to plunge into icy waters to raise money for Special Olympics Alabama. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit Pelhampd.com.

SHELBY COUNTY – Shelby County will be hosting a Free Landfill Day for Shelby County residents at the Shelby County Highway 70 landfill on Saturday, April 2 and Saturday, Oct. 1 from 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The landfill does not accept hazardous waste, tires, batteries or liquid of any type.

PELHAM – The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the leading walk in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Taking place at OMSP on Saturday, April 2 at 9 a.m. Funds raised directly benefit local Best Buddies chapters, offices and participants. For details, visit Bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/alabama.

CALERA – Taking place on Saturday, April 2 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Joe Brantley, Jared Hill and Matt Broach will be singing. Find more details on Sage Bar and Grill’s Facebook page.

PELHAM  – Photos for both human and furry friends on Sunday, April 3 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. All proceeds go to support Shelby Humane. Photos will be taken at 2935 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham.

COLUMBIANA – Join TSCC on Tuesday, April 5 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Just A Tish, Wine & More in Columbiana for the After Hours event sponsored by Graham and Associates, CPAs. The investment for any Chamber investor is $10 per person and $20 for future investors.

You’re Invited to a Business After Hours Hosted by: Just A Tish 113 West College Street, Suite B Columbiana, AL 35051 $10 Investor $20 Future Investor Includes hors d’oeuvres and two complimentary beverages RSVP to The Shelby County Chamber: 205-663-4542 or via email Jordan Powell at jordan@shelbychamber.org

HELENA – The band will be having its Spring Market on Saturday, April 9. If you are interested in being a vendor, email Helenaspringmarket@gmail.com for the vendor application. Any questions about the market can also be directed to the above email.

ALABASTER – The Shred-It and e-cycle event will be hosted from 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday, April. 9. Five file boxes of paper per household. There is a $10 disposal fee per CRT computer monitor, $10 shredding fee per computer hard drive and a $25 disposal fee per flatscreen TV. No tube televisions accepted.

MONTEVALLO – Join Medders Family Farm for its free annual community-wide Egg Hunt and craft fair on Saturday, April 9 at 9 a.m. There will be over 50 vendors, a food truck area and fun activities. There will be 10,000+ eggs. For details, visit Medders Family Farm on Facebook.

MT LAUREL – Mt Laurel Spring Festival will take place on Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Celebrate spring and enjoy a day shopping in a street fair, savor dishes from local food trucks and more.

CALERA – Corbin Farms Winery’s Spring Wine Festival will take place on Saturday, April 9 at 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Local vendors, food trucks, live music, grape stomping, great food and wine and more will be available. This is a ticketed event. Tickets can be found at Eventbrite.com/e/spring-wine-festival-tickets-255335634757.

CHELSEA – Cat-N-Bird Winery’s fifth-anniversary celebration will take place on Saturday, April 9 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Celebrate with a day of music, food, fun and wine. Kid and pet-friendly event.

ALABASTER – Owens House first Annual Blue Ribbon Backyard BBQ will be hosted at Siluria Brewing Company on Saturday, April 9 from 12-4 p.m. Enjoy food, company and live music to help Owens House fight against Child Abuse in Shelby County. Details on Owens House’s Facebook page.

COLUMBIANA – Join Columbiana United Methodist Church on Sunday, April 10 from 1-4 p.m. for an egg hunt, bouncy houses, a cakewalk, crafts, face painting and fun for all ages. Everyone is welcome at this free event. Come inside the building to wait for instructions for the egg hunt, which will start at 2:15 p.m.

HOOVER – The eighth annual Judy Merritt Memorial 5K and Eggstravaganza will be held on Saturday, April 16. Runners will enjoy a low cost but highly rewarding 5K with awesome swag bags, t-shirts and medals for winners. For more information, visit Runsignup.com/Race/AL/Birmingham/JudyMMerrittMemorial5KRunWalk.

MONTEVALLO – Kick off Earth Week at the University of Montevallo on Monday, April 18 from 3-6 p.m. at Anna Irvin Dining Hall. Bring clothes and/or take clothes. All are welcome to check out our free supply of new-to-you fashion.

MONTEVALLO – Help plant the summer garden at the University of Montevallo on Tuesday, April 19 from 9-11 a.m. Come dressed to work. Tools and instruction provided. UM Organic Community Garden (Middle Street next to the baseball field).

MONTEVALLO – Join your friends at ValloCycle for a group ride. The route keeps everyone off main roads and is approximately five miles long (45 minutes). Bring lights or you can borrow them for the ride. Riders of all skill levels and ages are welcome. Email vallocycle@gmail.com if you need to borrow a free bike […]

MONTEVALLO – Join the University of Montevallo for an earth celebration. There will be live music, food trucks, earth-focused crafts, a chalk art competition and representatives from environmental and campus organizations. Thursday, April 21, 3 to 7 p.m., Main Quad.

MONTEVALLO – Friday, April 22, 1 to 3 p.m., Meet at UMOM. Join the University of Montevallo for a litter cleanup in the Montevallo Main Street district. Cleanup materials will be provided. Rain date: April 23.

SafeHouse’s annual 5K run will take place on Saturday, April 23. This important fundraising initiative enables SafeHouse and SafeShelby to continue providing lifesaving services for victims of domestic and sexual violence. To learn more about the 5K, register to participate or donate, visit Runsignup.com/Race/AL/Pelham/SafeHouseStrong5K. PLACE: Oak Mountain State Park - Discover Shelby Pavilion 200 Terrace […]

MONTEVALLO – Saturday, April 23, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in front of Strand Coffeehouse. Bring your bike to learn some basic maintenance skills. Tools and some parts provided.

PELHAM – Smile-A-Mile’s mission is to provide hope, healing of the spirit and love for the whole family during the childhood cancer journey. Through year-round meaningful and educational programming, Smile-A-Mile helps those in Alabama who are affected by childhood cancer thrive during treatment and the years beyond. Learn what Smile-A-Mile is all about at "Smile-A-Mile.com" […]

PELHAM – The event will take place Saturday, April 30 starting at 7 a.m. at Oak Mountain State Park. For more information and to register, visit Ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=89409.