Festivals & Events

The walking pace for this hike will be moderately easy.  We’ll stop often to catch our breath and note views, trees, birdsongs and the trail and woods around us.

The Piper Interpretive Trail is a 2.8-mile, lightly trafficked trail in the Cahaba National Wildlife Refuge located near Piper, Alabama.  The trail features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round.

This well-maintained trail goes through the forest and ends with a deck overlooking the Cahaba River. The trail passes some interesting ravines and cliffs. If you continue onward after the first overlook, you will reach a second overlook, which is slightly more difficult to reach, due to elevation changes.

The first half of the trail is an old mine railroad right of way along a rocky ridgeline high above the Cahaba River.  A stand of pine, mostly loblolly planted to replace the longleaf pines that were clearcut years ago, makes for a beautiful canopy and visually appealing section of the trail—the fallen needles provide soft footing and make the peaceful forest even more quiet.

At mile 1.2, you will find a side trail off to the right that leads downhill to the first overlook.    After enjoying the view, you will cross a second bridge over a seasonal stream. From there the trail climbs up the ridge on a rocky old mining road to the final overlook. From the platform you can see the Cahaba River far below.

We’ll then walk back to the Piper Trail parking lot on a different trail which is a pretty logging or mining road through the woods.

We will then drive across the river to walk on the Cahaba River Loop Trail which turns off of the road in the main part of Cahaba National Wildlife Refuge across the river from the Piper Trail.

Children age 9 and older welcome.

Note-To view photos of what we will see on this trip, please click on this link:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/qAhR8V4TXXHFuGDR8

Please be sure to click on the link and view the photographs.

Meet 9:45 a.m. at the McDonald’s Galleria parking lot.

Information and Trip Leader: Dan Frederick, email seoutings@bellsouth.net,  phone 205/631-4680,

DIRECTIONS TO MEETING PLACE

McDonald’s Galleria-1731 Montgomery Highway, Hoover, AL 35244. Parking lot behind the McDonald’s Restaurant across U.S. 31 from the main entrance to the Riverchase Galleria Shopping Mall.

DESCRIPTION OF SOUTHEASTERN OUTINGS

Do you wish you had friends who share your active lifestyle and enjoyment of outdoor activities?  Then become active with Southeastern Outings (SEO), a nonprofit organization committed and created to serve people who enjoy being active in the outdoors.  The organization plans, organizes and leads outings such as dayhikes, easy kayak and canoe trips, stream and waterfall walks, bicycle rides, lake events and other fun activities to beautiful sites in our natural environment.  From time to time we also sponsor potluck suppers and other socials.  All events and activities of the group are open to the public.  Participating in SEO activities is a splendid, simple way to make congenial new friends who enjoy the outdoors.

NO DOGS OR SMOKING ALLOWED, PLEASE, ON ANY SOUTHEASTERN OUTINGS EVENTS.

The organization currently has about 300 members.  We scheduled seventy-four events during calendar year 2020 for an average of 6 fun events per month.  We enjoy the outdoors in all seasons throughout the year.

SEO does not charge for participation in any of its outings.  You do not have to be a member to participate in one or two SEO activities.  Dues are only $10 per family or household.  Please contact Dan Frederick, President, 205-631-4680, or seoutings@bellsouth.net for more information and to obtain three free monthly newsletters with membership application and a complete description of all our outdoor events.

Southeastern Outings now has a website.  Just go to seoutings.org to find announcements of all our upcoming outings scheduled plus some brief, general information about Southeastern Outings, a membership application and 1500 lovely photographs from most of our outings.

Thank you.

An Official Major Championship on the PGA TOUR Champions. Join us at Greystone Golf & Country Club, May 5-9, 2021 for all the fun and excitement!

Our fair is a family-friendly event featuring rides, attractions, food, and more. 

This year we are offering free parking every day.

Join us for a pop up series in the ground floor space of the iconic Frank Nelson Building, located at the corner of 2nd Ave N and 20th Street. Formations Dance Company director Whitney Renfroe RYT-200 will lead a unique yoga practice that blends elements from Vinyasa, Ashtanga, and Yin Yoga....with a few twists along the way. Participants are sure to leave feeling invigorated and restored, and can then enjoy a 25% discount next door at ZaZa Trattoria! Post sweat-sesh food tastes better when you get a deal....and ZaZa is pretty delicious to begin with :-)

COVID-19 safety measures will be observed: mats will spaced safely apart from each other in the spacious venue, and capacity will be limited. Masks will be required any time a participant is off of their mat and will be worn by the instructor at all times. No one exhibiting symptoms of COVID or anyone with known exposure in the past 10 days will be permitted.
**Please bring: Your own yoga mat, a bottle of water, and a face mask!**

On Sunday, May 9th: Mother's Day Special! In honor of all the moms, moms-to-be, people who love their moms...the list goes on: all class participants will be entered into a raffle to receive 2 free tickets to Resurgence: FDC's spring concert. Mother-daughter duos encouraged :-).

A Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox since 1986, the Barons have been a staple in the Birmingham community since 1885.

With the reopening of Regions Field for Barons baseball in 2021, the Birmingham Barons’ intent is to provide a fun, family atmosphere in a health and safe environment. Through a reduced capacity with social distancing boundaries, guests can take comfort in knowing that the Birmingham Barons and Regions Field have committed to their safety at all times. Click here for more information.

Promotions:
May 4 - Opening Night, Magnet Schedule Giveaway
May 5 - Wet Nose Wednesday, Magnet Schedule Giveaway
May 6 - Thirsty Thursday
May 7 - Friday Night Fireworks
May 8 - Super Saturday Fireworks
May 9 - Family Day, Mother's Day Celebration, Salute to Essential Workers

The Blazers host University of Southern Mississippi.

Middle & high school students will board a luxury party bus in route to the Pixel Room for endless selfies on 30 curated backgrounds, live dj, food, fun & chaperones. The 3 hour event is for groups of 10 where they can dress to impress or casual best. Go to www.ExperienceBirminghamTours.com for specials.

Temperature checks & sanitizer provided and masks are required.

The main event combines a 1.5km swim, 34km mountain bike, and 9.5km trail run. For amateurs, there will be 51 spots into the XTERRA World Championship in Maui up-for-grabs, and for elites, $15,000 USD in prize money and points in the XTERRA America Tour.

XTERRA will also offer a shorter distance Sprint race – 750-meter for the swim, 17.1km mountain bike, and a 4.5km trail run, and an even shorter distance Xticer race which mixes a fun 200-meter swim with a 9.5km mountain bike and 2km trail run.

You can also create a two or three-person relay team to conquer the Sprint or Full distance races.

On May 9, runners will revel in our 5K, 10.3K, 20.6K trail runs, and a 42-kilometer trail marathon.

A moderate 6 mile hike in one of the interesting parts of the Talladega National Forest, mostly on the Pinhoti Trail. This year's route will vary from most of our previous hikes there and excludes visiting the historic Shoal Creek Church.  Instead, we'll combine a loop south of the trailhead around beautiful Coleman Lake with a visit to the "woodpecker farm" and then visit spectacular longleaf pine forest areas north of the trailhead on Forest Service Road 500.

The Pinhoti Trail guide describes the woodpecker farm as follows: "The Woodpecker Farm is basically what 92,000,000 acres of the Southeast looked like before Europeans arrived.  The area was formerly completely dominated by very mature longleaf pines up to 400 years old and old growth oak, hickory and tupelo as the canopy over a grass understory". The area is one of several maintained by the U.S. Forest Service to help preserve the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker.        Our route will take us along the Coleman Lake trail, providing a different view as we return to the trailhead.  Then we will walk across Forest Service Road 500 and hike through the longleaf forest in that area.

Well-behaved, properly supervised children age 7 and older welcome.

Note-To view photos of what we will see on this trip, please click on this link:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/PITJkp7G4Dm57tXp1

Please be sure to click on the link and view the photographs.

This hike is relatively flat but rated moderate because of its length.  Please bring picnic lunch and water with you on the hike.

Optional dinner after the hike.

Please meet at 8:45 a.m. in the Leeds Highway 78 gravel parking lot.  We plan to depart from there at 9:00 a.m.

Info. And Leader: Francis Rushton 205/290-5557 or ferushton@gmail.com

DIRECTIONS TO MEETING PLACE

Leeds Highway 78 gravel parking lot-6995 Parkway Drive, Leeds, AL 35094. Gravel parking lot on Highway U.S. 78 between the Chevron and Marathon service stations at the first Leeds exit, Exit number 140, off I-20 heading east (towards Atlanta) out of Birmingham. Turn RIGHT at the end of the exit ramp coming from Birmingham. See Chevron and Marathon stations on right immediately after first red light.

DESCRIPTION OF SOUTHEASTERN OUTINGS

Do you wish you had friends who share your active lifestyle and enjoyment of outdoor activities?  Then become active with Southeastern Outings (SEO), a nonprofit organization committed and created to serve people who enjoy being active in the outdoors.  The organization plans, organizes and leads outings such as dayhikes, easy kayak and canoe trips, stream and waterfall walks, bicycle rides, lake events and other fun activities to beautiful sites in our natural environment.  From time to time we also sponsor potluck suppers and other socials.  All events and activities of the group are open to the public.  Participating in SEO activities is a splendid, simple way to make congenial new friends who enjoy the outdoors.

NO DOGS OR SMOKING ALLOWED, PLEASE, ON ANY SOUTHEASTERN OUTINGS EVENTS.

The organization currently has about 300 members.  We scheduled seventy-four events during calendar year 2020 for an average of 6 fun events per month.  We enjoy the outdoors in all seasons throughout the year.

SEO does not charge for participation in any of its outings.  You do not have to be a member to participate in one or two SEO activities.  Dues are only $10 per family or household.  Please contact Dan Frederick, President, 205-631-4680, or seoutings@bellsouth.net for more information and to obtain three free monthly newsletters with membership application and a complete description of all our outdoor events.

Southeastern Outings now has a website.  Just go to seoutings.org to find announcements of all our upcoming outings scheduled plus some brief, general information about Southeastern Outings, a membership application and 1500 lovely photographs from most of our outings.

Thank you.

In celebration of Mother’s Day, every adult who pays admission for the day will receive ONE FREE child’s admission to the Birmingham Zoo on Saturday, May 8 & Sunday, May 9. Guests can take a ride on the Red Diamond Express Train*, spin on the Protective Life Carousel*, and enjoy a fun day at the Zoo. Create memories that will last a lifetime at your Zoo this Mother’s Day Weekend!
*Additional cost

Created in partnership with longtime residents of Center Street, this tour focuses on Civil Rights history. The area became known as “Dynamite Hill” because so many bombs were placed here to try to scare Civil Rights leaders during the Civil Rights Movement. Learn about the important work of those in this neighborhood, the effects of red-lining, and the conditions that changed both the neighborhood and the future of Birmingham. Officially designated a part of the Civil Rights Trail, the tour will illuminate a significant time and place in Birmingham’s history.

The Saturday tour begins at 9:00 a.m. Registration is $25 for Vulcan Park and Museum members and $40 for non-members. Space is limited and advanced registration is required.

Special thanks to our sponsors, The Caring Foundation of Blue Cross Blue Shield, Spire and Protective Life Corporation for making this event possible.

Mark your calendars! 4700 Colonnade is teaming up with Beacon People and Innova Coffee
to host the NEW Market at Colonnade Corner!

The Market will showcase 14 local artisans and creative vendors in our community. Stop by, grab a bite to eat, listen to some great music and find the perfect gift for all the Moms and grads in your life!

Take a trip back in time as you board vintage railroad coaches restored to their former glory! The Calera & Shelby Railroad runs on a portion of the former L&N Alabama Mineral Railroad, established in 1891. Ride behind a first generation diesel-electric locomotive as you travel through the scenic forests of Shelby County.

We are so excited to announce our first ever plant sale at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, along with the first public preview of our brand new education pavilion!

All proceeds from this sale will go straight back to the Preserve! So this is a win-win, you get some amazing native plants to beautify your yard, while also supporting one of your favorite Preserves!

Grab your mother, aunt, sister, or friend and head atop Red Mountain to Vulcan Park & Museum for a great girls’ morning out! Vulcan Park & Museum has partnered with local craft studio, Hammer & Stain, to provide a day of crafting and mimosas! Participants are able to select from two packages.
The Crafting Basic Ticket provides participants with one 12×12 wood square with a choice of design, tools, materials and instructions.
The Crafting Premium Ticket provides participants with two12x12 wood squares with a choice of designs, tools, materials and instructions.
Each participant will receive two drink tickets and there will be a cash bar onsite. All tickets include admission to the park, observation tower and museum.
Due to COVID-19 each session has a maximum of 24 participants and will require all participants to wear a mask and practice social distancing.
Space is limited and the deadline to register is May 2.
For more information, please email event@visitvulcan.com

MACC Corvette Show benefitting Magic Moments
Registration fee: $20

Get mom the gift she deserves this year at our Mother's Day Market! We've teamed up with 50 local artisans, vendors, makers, and creators for a day full of food, shopping, cocktails, and excellent craft beer.

FOOD TRUCKS, 12 - 5
Simone's
Corazon
Kayjuns Food Truck
Crawdaddy's (Crawfish Boil)
Maggie's Farm

LIVE MUSIC
JD & The Man, 12 - 3
Dirty Mirrors, 3 - 5

VENDORS
Gerald’s Daughters
Sachai Tea Company
Forge Chiropractic
Charm on 2nd
Pearl's Goods, Cutitupsnippit
thimbletree studio
TandM WoodCraft
Woodlawn Jewelry Co
Trvl Love Koffee
By Madeline Rose
Eden Valley Farm
Market 46 Bakery
Wiener Brothers Co
Jennifer Coggin Art
Richardson Axeworks
SoulShine Designs
SoulSistah3.0
KANZI
a.edge designs
Nana Bakes LLC
Phyllis Creations
Thrifty Things and Earrings
Studio264
Dazey Designs
Cottage Industry Soap Company
by BellaBlue
Bsquared Blocks
Simply Sonequa Poundcake’s
Seaside Crafts and art bt HEM
el.en collection
Claire Godbee Art
Wax&Tin Candles
Be Gold Love
Delphie By Paige
Twisted Peacock co
CahaBones
Sophie McVicar
Momo’s Cakes
Soul Spirit Jewelry
Cala Coffee Company
K. Nicole Art
Holy’istic Health & Wellness LLC
Morgan Cocke Art
WildFox Tea & Apothecary
Golden Peonies Designs
Knotty by Nature
Heezie’s
Cathy Robbins Design

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Town of Woodstock Alabama and the return of the Woodstock Music Festival with Colt Ford at 4 PM, Saturday, May 8 at HOLIDAY RACEWAY.

The line-up also features The Georgia Thunderbolts, Sugarcane Jane, Three Dollar Voodoo, and LOST & FOUND Band.

•Gates open at 3
•Bring a chair
•$10 parking donation per vehicle
•Overnight camper parking is $15
•Concessions are available, no coolers please

Our virtual 5K will be held the week of May 9-15–celebrating Sozo’s 11th anniversary–May 13, 2010. (AND celebrating our 10th anniversary of Run for a Reason 5K.) Whether you plan on running the entire 5K(3.1miles), jogging, walking, skipping, or maybe even practicing your dance walk–we hope you will join in and get moving for Sozo Children! Create your own route in your neighborhood, at a nearby trail, or knock it out on your treadmill. Use your favorite fitness tracker or app to track your distance.
Help us share the word by nominating 5 of your friends on social media to join in on the fun! Make sure to tag @sozochildren

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille is inviting guests to treat their mothers to a royal Rare and Well Done® experience this Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 9, 2021. Opening early at 11 a.m., Perry's is offering special, new off-the-menu features like its Fennel-Crusted Salmon available all day,  Brunch Cocktails available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Perry’s 3-Course Mother’s Day Sunday Supper beginning at 4 p.m. In addition, Perry’s full dinner menu will be available all day. 

Perry’s Mother’s Day Feature is available for dine-in or to-go all day and includes Fennel-Crusted Salmon on braised fennel and leeks with navel orange butter served under a dome of roasted fennel seed smoke for $39. Top off the Mother’s Day Feature with Perry’s Brunch Cocktail options, which include a Mimosa, Brandy Milk Punch and Bloody Mary for only $7 each, available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beginning at 4 p.m., make your mother’s day with the 3-Course Mother’s Day Sunday Supper for $39. Available for dine-in or to-go, the feature includes a choice of soup or salad, dinner-sized Perry’s Famous Pork Chop and Dessert Trio (Vanilla Creme Brulee, Chocolate Crunch and Seasonal Cheesecake).

If looking for the perfect gift for mom, Perry’s Steakhouse Online Market offers options to ship items such as Perry’s Famous Pork Chop (lunch-cut and dinner sizes), a set of four of Perry’s Steak Knives, Perry’s Signature Steak Butter, Perry’s Signature Steak Seasoning and Perry’s gift cards. 

For more information or to make reservations, visit www.perryssteakhouse.com or call 205.968.1597. Call for to-go orders, or order and pay online for curbside pickup at https://ordering.app/perryssteakhousegrille/. Tax plus 15 percent handling fee applied to food to-go purchases.

Created in partnership with longtime residents of Center Street, this tour focuses on Civil Rights history. The area became known as “Dynamite Hill” because so many bombs were placed here to try to scare Civil Rights leaders during the Civil Rights Movement. Learn about the important work of those in this neighborhood, the effects of red-lining, and the conditions that changed both the neighborhood and the future of Birmingham. Officially designated a part of the Civil Rights Trail, the tour will illuminate a significant time and place in Birmingham’s history.

The Saturday tour begins at 9:00 a.m. Registration is $25 for Vulcan Park and Museum members and $40 for non-members. Space is limited and advanced registration is required.

Special thanks to our sponsors, The Caring Foundation of Blue Cross Blue Shield, Spire and Protective Life Corporation for making this event possible.