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Over the Mountain Moms Host Ninth Annual Mardi Gras Parade

If you are looking to laissez les bon temps roulez in honor of Fat Tuesday, look no further than the annual Kids’ Mardi Gras parade on Feb. 25.

The parade is hosted annually by the Moms Club of Birmingham’s Over the Mountain chapter, affiliated with the International Moms Offering Moms Support club.

Guests are invited to attend or participate in the parade, which begins at 3:45 p.m. in Homewood Central Park. Those who wish to participate in the parade can bring beads, candy or moon pies to throw. Following the parade, king cake will be served.

The club is composed of mostly stay-at-home moms or moms with flexible work hours. Members meet for playdates, take part in moms’ night out events and more.

For more information, visit momsclubotm.com

Thurs., Feb. 20

Friends of the Emmet O’Neal Library Booksale - Preview Party

What: All donors giving $25 or more to the Emmet O’Neal Library will be invited to get the first look at this year’s best books, art and coffee table books, rare titles, collectible items and more. Donations may be made at the door. When: 6-8 p.m. Where: Emmet O’Neal Library Community Room Website: eolib.org

Dance Like Jane Austen

What: Whether in preparation for the April 4th Jane Austen Regency Ball or just because you’d like to know the common dances of the Regency era, join Homewood Public Library for free classes. When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Homewood Public Library Round Auditorium Website: homewood.libnet.info

A Walk with Heroes

What: Join the Ryan Shines Burn Foundation for its inaugural gala to benefit the foundation and its mission to care for pediatric burn survivors and firemen. Tickets include a silent auction, dinner, cash bar, program and awards presentation. When: 6:30 p.m. Where: The Club Website: ryanshines.com

Isn’t it Romantic

What: Homewood Theatre present a play that examines the hilarious and touchingly revealing post-college careers of two former classmates as they struggle to establish their own lives and identities. When: Check the website Where: Homewood Theatre Website: homewoodtheatre.com

Fri., Feb. 21

Lettermen of the USA (lotUSA) - One Yard at a Time Gala

What: This event, benefiting honorably discharged and wounded veterans in need, features a seated dinner, music and live and silent auctions. Guests speakers for the event will be Bill Clark, head football coach at UAB, and Captain Gary Mike Rose, US Army Medal of Honor Recipient. When: 6-10 p.m. Where: The Club Website: lotusa.org

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Thirteen Distinctive New Homes in Vestavia Hills

On the crest of Shades Mountain overlooking Oxmoor Valley, Walnut Hill epitomizes a Wedgworth community: beautiful homes, great views, and energy- smart construction. Minutes from I-65 and downtown Birmingham, these thirteen home sites surround a central park. With lots starting at $200,000, Walnut Hill provides a unique opportunity for you to create a custom home in one of Birmingham’s most desirable areas.

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Bishop Kee Sloan of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama will serve as the speaker for the first installment of the series, on Feb. 26.

Lenten Lunches Series Returns to Cathedral Church of the Advent for 113th Year

Continuing a tradition dating back to 1908, the Cathedral Church of the Advent will celebrate the Lenten season with its Lenten Preaching and Lunches series.

According to a release, the series annually draws thousands of people from throughout the Birmingham area and the Southeast.

This year’s events will be hosted from Feb. 26 through April 9, featuring speakers from throughout the country followed by a Southern-style meal served by church volunteers.

Preaching services will begin at 12:05 p.m. in Advent’s primary worship space and will include organ music, a hymn and a sermon delivered by guest preachers.

Visiting preachers will include former Birmingham residents Frank Limehouse and Heidi Kinner, Beeson Divinity School Dean Douglas Sweeney and Baylor University professor and theologian Alan Jacobs, among others.

Lunch will follow with two dining options: full-service and express. The full-service option will be dinein, featuring menu items such as Tomato Aspic, Southern Chicken Chowder and Elegant Shrimp, which is a crowd favorite, according to event officials.

The express option will feature takeout-style meals of sandwiches, salads and soups.

Meals will be served from noon until 1 p.m. and range in price from $5 to $11.

For more information, visit AdventBirmingham.org/Lent.

What: Having been hailed as one of the essential crime writers of the last 100 years, Lippman has written more than 20 novels, won multiple awards and is a New York Times best seller. A book signing and reception will follow the talk. When: 7-9:30 p.m. Where: Hoover Public LIbrary Website: hooveral.org

Night Under the Big Top

What: Glenwood’s Junior Board presents its annual fundraiser in support of children with autism and the Daniel House Program. The event includes live music, food, complimentary beer and wine, a silent auction, silent disco and more. When: 8 p.m.-midnight Where: Haven Website: glenwood.org/bigtop

Feb. 21 and 22

Giggles & Grace

What: Asbury United Methodist Church hosts its baby and child consignment sale featuring children’s clothing, toys, books shoes and more. Proceeds benefit Asbury Children’s Ministry and mission projects. When: Feb. 21, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Feb. 22, 8 a.m.-noon Where: Asbury United Methodist Church Website: asburygigglesandgrace.com

Sweet Repeats

What: Mountain Brook Community Church hosts its consignment sale featuring children and teens clothing, sports equipment, toys and more. Proceeds benefit the church’s shortterm mission projects. When: Feb. 21, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (no strollers, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.); Feb. 22, 9 a.m.- noon Where: Mountain Brook Community Church Website: mbccsweetrepeats. blogspot.com

The Gulf

What: South City Theatre’s winning entry in this year’s Alabama Community Theatre Festival reveals a pair of volatile lovers whose relationship is as sharp as a fishing knife - pointed and dangerous. When: Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 22, 9:30 p.m. Where: Birmingham Improv Theatre Website: bhamimprovtheatre.com

Fri., Feb. 21-23

Friends of the Emmet O’Neal Library Book Sale

What: The Friends have gathered collectible books, rare first editions, coffee table books, audiobooks and more. Proceeds fund library programs for teens and adults. When: Feb. 21 and 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Feb. 23, 1-4 p.m. Where: Emmet O’Neal Library Community Room Website: eolib.org

Sat., Feb. 22

VHHS RISE Meet and Greet

What: Vestavia Hills High School presents “When You Wish Upon a Star,” a princesses and superheroes meet and greet with 50 of your favorite characters. Proceeds benefit the adolescent and young adult oncology programs at O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center. When: 8:30-10:30 a..m. Where: Vestavia Hills High School, main gym Website: vestaviahills.org

Murder in the Magic City

What: Homewood Public Library presents a mystery conference for fans of all sub-genres of mystery novels, including panel discussions and presentations by the 2020 guests of honor: Joshilyn Jackson and Thomas Mulle. When: 9 a.m.3 p.m. Where: Homewood Public Library Large Auditorium Website: homewood.llibnet.info

Red Nose Ball

What: Smile-a-Mile presents its largest and longest running annual fundraising event, featuring silent and live auctions, complimentary beer and wine, a cash bar, seated dinner, live music and a photo booth. When: 6 p.m. Where: BJCC East Hall Website: smileamile.com

Dinner and Diamonds

What: Enjoy dinner and silent and live auctions to benefit the Vestavia Hills City Schools Foundation. When: 7-11 p.m. Where: A private club in Vestavia Hills Website: vestaviafoundation.org

Tues., Feb. 25

Leadership Vestavia Hills Community Awards Dinner

What: Dr. Audie Woolley and Gina and John Henley will be the honorees recognized as members of the community who have invested substantial efforts to improve the quality of life in the community and beyond. When: 6-8:30 p.m. Where: A private club in Vestavia Website:

Thurs., Feb. 27

Friends of Vestavia Library: Local Author Debra Goldstein

What: An attorney, judge and author of mystery novels, Debra Goldstein does it all and keeps her sense of humor. Enjoy coffee and refreshments before the program, 18+. When: 10 a.m. Where: Vestavia Library Community Room Website: vestavialibrary.org

Feb. 27-29

Bargains on the Bluff Consignment Sale

What: Purchase spring and summer clothes, shoes, accessories, baby equipment, children’s bedding, toys and more. Proceeds benefit Bluff Park UMC’s VBS and Camp on the Bluff programs which are free and open to community children. When: Feb. 27, preview sale; Feb. 28, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Feb. 29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Bluff Park United Methodist Church Website: “Bargains on the Bluff Consignment Sale” Facebook page

Vintage Market Days

What: This three-day event features upscale vintage-inspired original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, home décor, outdoor furnishings, architectural salvage, season plantings, food, live music and more. When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: The Finley Center Website: vintagemarketdays.com

Fri., Feb. 28

Third Annual Queen’s Ball

What: King’s Home presents a mother-son fundraiser to include a dessert buffet, photo booth, face painting, cartoonist renderings, exotic animals from Ed’s Pet World, a silent auction and more Where: The Club When: 7 p.m. Website: kingshome. com

Clays for a Cause

What: The Arc of Central Alabama hosts an 18-station clay shoot tournament in support of its mission to provide services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Alabama. Pre-shoot breakfast and lunch included, BYOG. When: 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Where: Selwood Farms Website: “The Arc of

Feb. 28-29

Twice as Nice Sale

What: Birmingham Area Mothers of Multiples presents a sale featuring gently used infants, children’s and maternity clothing, shoes, equipment, toys, books, DVDs, housewares, electronics and more. When: Feb. 28, 4:30-8:30 p.m. (no children under 10 or strollers); Feb 29, 8:30 a.m.-noon (half-priced sale) Where: Metropolitan Church of God Website: “Twice as Nice Sale (BAMOM)” Facebook page

Sat., Feb. 29

End Heroin Birmingham Walk

What: The Addiction Prevention Coalition presents a walk to end Heroin. Registered participants will receive a t-shirt, lanyard and silicone bracelet. Enjoy music, food trucks and more. Friendly leashed dogs welcome. When: Registration,10 a.m.; walk, 11 a.m. Where: Veterans Park Website: endheroin.org

Beaker Bash Forecast: Fun

What: McWane Science Center hosts its biggest party of the year. Enjoy great food, your favorite meteorologists and be blown away as incredible, one-of-a-kind activities rain down all over McWane. When: 5-8 p.m. Where: McWane Science Center Website: mcwane.org

Hearts In Harmony Gala

What: Hoover Service Club presents its annual fundraiser featuring silent and live auctions and a seated dinner. Chorus Smartsecure’s Rob Hardman and Steven Splawn will be this year’s honored guests. When: 6 p.m. Where: Hoover Country Club Website: hooverserviceclub.com

Thurs., March 5

Birmingham Botanical Gardens 2020 Spencer Lecture

What: An evening with Betty Montgomery, author of “Hydrangeas: How to Grow, Cultivate and Enjoy” and more. A book signing will follow the free lecture, with books available for purchase at Leaf & Petal. Registration required. When: Reception, 5:30 p.m., Hodges Room; talk, 6 p.m. Where: Linn-Henley

Lecture Hall Website: bbgardens.org

Members of the community are invited to team up and bowl for a cause Feb. 29 at the Elder Foundation’s annual signature fundraiser Strike Out Hunger.

The signature fundraiser for the foundation, this year’s bowl-a-thon event will raise funds to fight hunger in the Jefferson County area.

“As a United Way Partner, we are focused on Meals on Wheels and we are calling on local groups to help in sponsoring teams,” said fundraising chairman David LeCompte. “We expect to have lots of participants at the event, ranging from children to individuals in their 60s and 70s.”

Strike Out Hunger is a family-oriented event and will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Vestavia Bowl Fun Family Center. Attendees can choose to participate on a bowling team or just sit back and watch. Teams could consist of individuals representing corporations, churches, clubs, other organizations and families.

“Our objective is to raise funds to help assure that seniors in our community receive nutritious meals, especially during the winter season,” fundraising Chairman David LeCompte said. “And we are inviting the public, businesses and other groups to take part in this exciting team event.” An organization committed to serving seniors and “nurturing quality of life,” the Elder Foundation supports programs and services that have a direct impact on seniors in the area. In addition to Meals on Wheels, it focuses on the Twilight Wish Foundation-Alabama Chapter, a wish-granting service for seniors.

Last year’s Strike Out Hunger raised $5,000, which the board presented to the United Way of Central Alabama.

Those interested in participating in or sponsoring the event should contact LeCompte at 205-568-2076 by Feb. 10. To make a donation, please make checks payable to Elder Foundation, P.O. Box 11343, Birmingham, Alabama 35202. —Emily Williams

Elder Foundation and Meals on Wheels Team Up to Strike Out Hunger

Sixth Annual Steeple 2 Steeple to Highlight West Homewood, Raise Funds for UMCH

There is something for every skill level at the sixth annual Steeple 2 Steeple run on Feb. 29.

Hosted by the United Methodist Children’s Home’s Alabama/ Northwest Florida chapter, the event offers chipped 5K and 10K runs, as well as a 0.5K fun run and a virtual 5K, for runners who cannot attend the race.

According to event officials, it’s all about supporting the children. Funds raised will benefit the Alabama-based organization’s mission to provide homes and programming to children and youth who are unable to live with their families.

Established in 1890, UMCH offers each child spiritual care, along with an individualized plan of care developed by qualified caregivers. Services include residential group homes, higher education homes, a foster care program, transitional living, the Crestview Teen Center and adoption services.

New this year, all races will showcase West Homewood by beginning and ending at Patriot Park. The 10K will loop around Trinity United Methodist Church before finishing off at the park.

Runners are invited to participate in individual or team fundraising, with new awards added to the postrun ceremony for largest team and individual fundraisers, largest overall church team and largest church youth group.

In addition, Patriot Park will offer a variety of activities for kids and adults, including corn hole, Hula Hoops, moon walks, face painting, live music and more. Those who participate in the race will also receive a discount at local eateries within walking distance of the park.

For more information and registration, visit steeple2steeple.com.

Sat., March 7

Birmingham Wine 10k

What: Emma Coburn, 2017 World Champion and 2016 Rio Olympic bronze medalist, will return to Birmingham for the USATF certified point-to-point net downhill course. When: 7 a.m., 10k start Where: Patriot Park start line, Lakeshore Plaza finish Website: runsignup.com

22nd Annual Hoover Arbor Day Celebration

What: The Hoover Beautification Board presents a community-wide celebration featuring free trees for Hoover residents, a ceremonial tree planting and ISA Certified Arborists on site to answer tree related questions and more. When: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Where: Aldridge Gardens Website: hooveral.org

Chili Cook-Off

What: The Exceptional Foundation presents its largest fundraiser of the year. The event includes all the chili your can eat, beverages and a kid zone. When: 10:30 a.m.3 p.m. Where: Macy’s parking lot, Brookwood Village Website: exceptionalfoundation.org

Taste of Teal Gala

What: The Laura Crandall Brown Foundation presents its annual fundraiser to benefit the foundation and the research it supports in ovarian cancer. The event features cocktails, food, music, live and silent auctions and casino games. When: 6 p.m. Where: Regions Field Website: thinkoflaura.org

Casino Royale

What: The Vestavia Hills Library Foundation presents its annual fundraising gala, where guests will enjoy food, wine and beer, casino games, a silent auction and more. When: 7-10 p.m. Where: Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest Website: vhlibraryfoundation.org

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