SEP 9 - SEP 23 Thurs., Sept. 9 Kelsey Starling Memorial Silent Auction
Journal file photo by Lee Walls
A silent auction fundraiser will be held in memory of the late Kelsey Starling, a speech language pathologist at Birmingham’s Tuggle Elementary School who lost her life in a boating accident at Smith Lake on July 4, 2019. The event will raise funds for the Kelsey Starling Memorial Scholarship. When: 6-8 p.m. Where: Cahaba Brewing Company Website: “Kelsey Starling Memorial” Facebook Page.
Evening of Dreams PATRIOT DAY REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY | SAT., SEPT. 11
The city of Mountain Brook will host a ceremony to honor the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, featuring keynote speaker Brian Hastings, director of the State of Alabama Emergency Management Agency. Also participating in the ceremony will be the cities of Homewood and Vestavia Hills. When: 8:30 a.m. Where: O’Neal Library parking lot Website: mtnbrookchamber.org
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Sozo Children International will host this annual fundraising gala featuring dinner and a live auction. Funds raised will support the ministry’s efforts to serve at-risk children in Uganda. When: 5:30-7 p.m. Where: the Club Website: sozochildren. org/2021dinner
ZooRendezvous
The Zoo will host its largest fundraiser of the year in a virtual format with a limited, in-person Roaring 20s themed celebration, an online auction launched on Sept. 2. Funds raised will benefit the zoo’s Emergency Animal Fund. When: 6:45 p.m. Where: The Birmingham Zoo/online Website: birminghamzoo.com
Sat., Sept. 11 Smile-A-Mile 5K
Smile-A-Mile will host its annual 5K to raise funds to support the organization’s mission to provide support to patients and families during the childhood cancer journey. When: 8 a.m. Where: Smile-A-Mile Place Website: smileamile.com
Hoover Climb to Remember
The City of Hoover will host its annual Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony followed by a memorial stair climb in honor of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The ceremony will begin in the Riverchase Galleria’s food court followed by a stair climb equivalent to 110 stories in the north parking deck. When: 8:30 a.m. Where: Riverchase Galleria Website: hooveral.org
Shred and Recycle Day
Vestavia Hills will host a recycle day for electronics as well as shredding services for sensitive files and documents. Household hazardous waste will also be collected for disposal, with the Vestavia Hills Police Department collecting unneeded medications. When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Vestavia Hills City Hall Website: business.vestaviahills.org
Cahaba Heights Clean Up Day
The Cahaba Heights Merchants will host an event inviting volunteers to help clean up the creek around Meadowlawn Park. Volunteers are asked to bring trash bags, gloves and friends to help out. When: 10 a.m. Where: The Heights Village Website: business.vestaviahills.org
Sept. 11-12 BirmingFAM Festival
The event will feature local music, food, vendors and more to raise funds for the Jones Valley Teaching Farm. Where: TrimTab Brewing Co. Website: birmingfamfest.com
Sun., Sept. 12 Birmingham Walking Tours: Downtown Churches
Vulcan Park and Museum will host walking tours of Birmingham’s downtown churches, featuring discussions about architecture, history, and more. Registration is $25 for museum members and $40 for nonmembers. When: 2-4 p.m. Where: Vulcan Park and Museum Website: visitvulcan.com
Friends of Botanical Gardens’ Fall Plant Sale Set for Sept. 11 The nonprofit Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ annual Fall Plant Sale will return in-person this year, taking place Sept. 11 at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Hundreds of plants – ranging from natives, perennials, herbs, tropicals, houseplants, camellias, trees and shrubs – will be available for purchase. Many of the offerings were nurtured at the Gardens by the Friends’ volunteer growing groups. Seasoned gardeners will be on hand to offer expert advice, many of whom have participated in the Jefferson County Master Gardener program. “Fall is a wonderful time to plant, and the Friends’ annual Fall Plant Sale offers our community a terrific opportunity to talk with experts about plants that thrive in Southern gardens and to discover tried-and-true tips and tricks for caring for them,” said Tom Underwood, executive director of the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Proceeds from the sale as well as the purchase of memberships benefit the Friends’ mission to protect, nurture and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. “Each year we educate thousands of schoolchildren about the science of plants and grow thousands of pounds of fresh vegetables to combat hunger in our community,” Underwood said. “We also help maintain the Gardens, spearhead much-needed improvement projects and work to promote the Gardens as a destination of local and regional significance. Perhaps most importantly, you are helping the Gardens grow and thrive, ensuring that future generations will have the same opportunities we have to enjoy this community treasure.” Following a members-only online pre-sale, a members in-person priority shopping event will take place from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 10. The sale will then open to the public Sept. 11 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. outdoors in the Formal Garden and Hill Garden. Shoppers are encouraged to bring portable shopping carts to the sale, such as a folding utility cart or wagon. For more information, visit bbgardens.org/fallplantsale.
Photo courtesy Friends of BBG
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