Festivals & Events

Hueytown Harvest is a local 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, a farmers market certified by Alabama Farmers Market Authority featuring Alabama-grown fruits and vegetables, local artists, food producers and a Children’s Tent.  We invite you to bring your lawn chair, your furry friend and plan to stay awhile, gathering as a community shopping and supporting local.

We welcome you to celebrate your fathers, sons, uncles, brothers, partners, friends, and LIFE! Whether you run, walk, ride or cheer, whether you live in our area or in another state, we invite you to join us for our Virtual I'm with Mike 5K. Get outside and enjoy life with your family and friends to honor all those whose lives have been impacted by Prostate Cancer! Our mission is to increase awareness about this disease and raise funding for research. With your help, the Mike Slive Foundation will generate national awareness and fund the scientific breakthroughs that will save lives and end prostate cancer.

Attendees will enjoy food, music, vendors, entertainment and more!

Juneteenth is also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day. The holiday commemorates the June 19, 1865 announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas and more generally the emancipation of negro slaves throughout the Confederate South.

The National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF) of Alabama is more than 20 years old. The organization worked hard to make sure the state recognized the Juneteenth holiday. Now the NJOF works to make Juneteenth a National paid holiday. The group is always in need of volunteers and donations to support the many programs and initiatives. The National Juneteenth Observance Foundation, founded in 1994, recognizes the same colors found in the U.S. flag: red, white, and blue, showing that the formerly enslaved were and are Americans.

Float in the river from Taylor’s Ford through Cornelius Falls and below.  We’ll float downstream to the widest waterfall on the Locust Fork River.  Enjoy eating your picnic lunch sitting on the rocks overlooking the waterfall.  This is one of the prettiest lunch spots we have ever seen in Alabama.  As we float we’ll also view sheer cliffs that rise high above the river.  So enjoy a flowing river, high rock bluffs and a gorgeous waterfall—all along a nearly uninhabited stretch of this river.

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

https://picasaweb.google.com/117487739902236300578/CorneliusFallsFloatTripOnLocustNearClevelandAL?authuser=0&feat=directlink

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

Bring a picnic lunch, drink, sunscreen and something to float on such as an inflatable vinyl float or air mattress.  See Float Note below for additional information.

Please bring a towel, your picnic lunch and drinking water.  Wear swimsuit and sturdy footwear you don’t mind getting wet and dirty.  Old sneakers work well.  Bare feet, flip-flops, slip-ons and thin-soled “beach shoes” are not acceptable!  You must be able to swim to participate in this outing!

          Have fun swimming in the pools in the river and just sitting in Cornelius Falls.  Well-behaved, properly supervised children age 8 and up able to swim welcome, but parents are responsible for all risks to their children.

Please bring a friend or several if you wish.  Meet 9:45 a.m. at the Cleveland Chevron.  We plan to depart from there at 10:00 a.m.

Info. and trip leader: Dan Frederick, email seoutings@bellsouth.net or call 205/631-4680

DIRECTIONS TO MEETING PLACE

Cleveland Chevron-36320 AL Highway 79, Cleveland, AL 35049. From Birmingham drive to Exit 128 on I-20/I-59.  This is one exit west of the Birmingham Airport exit off I-59/I-20.  It is marked Tallapoosa Street which IS AL Highway 79.  Coming from downtown Birmingham, as you get to the bottom of the exit ramp, get in the right lane.  The ramp curves to the right and then actually merges with AL Highway 79 headed north towards Cleveland.  So bear slightly to the right at the end of the ramp.  If you are coming westbound from the Birmingham Airport area to exit 128, you will make a right turn onto Tallapoosa Street at the light at the end of the exit ramp.  Regardless of the direction from which you come, STAY ON THE VERY WIDE, MAIN CITY STREET WHICH IS TALLAPOOSA STREET.  In either case, do not make any turns off of Alabama Highway 79 until you get to Cleveland.  Take AL 79 about 34 miles to the traffic circle in Cleveland, Alabama at intersection with AL 160. Chevron service station is at far right of that intersection.

River Float Note

Substantial, fabric-covered, inflatable, vinyl, rectangular floats like you use to ride the waves at the Gulf work best.  This year trip leader Dan Frederick finally has 60- inch floats for sale for $15 each ONLY at the start of the river float.  We regret that at this time we have been unable to find a source where we can buy more of the 72-inch canvas-covered floats.  Please pay either with exact change or a check made out to SEO.  First come, first served.

Since we have been unable to locate a source for the 72-inch canvas surf riders for the past 5 or so years, recreational vinyl tubes and truck tire tubes may also be used as your flotation device on this trip

Inflatable boats and spring floats are not permitted on SEO river floats!  A spring float is a flotation device consisting of an inflatable outer oval with a small, few inch diameter cross-section and a large mesh interior.  Those spring floats are meant for floating in swimming pools and on lakes in still water, not for floating the Locust Fork River.  They are difficult to steer and therefore unsafe for use on Southeastern Outings river floats.

Please bring a picnic lunch, drink, towel and sunscreen.  Pack these items in 2 plastic garbage bags with twist ties, one bag over the other or put your things in a canoe dry bag.  Then put the bag or bags in your daypack and strap the pack to your back.  This keeps your things dry and prevents them from floating away.

Here is an alternative to carrying your lunches, water, towel and sunscreen in a pack on your back.  You can bring with you four 6-7 foot lengths of sturdy cord.  Place your pack with your things in it in the middle of the foot of your float.  Lash the pack to your float with two of the cords, one passing around the float and through the top of the straps and the other passing around the float and through the bottom of the straps of your pack.  Pass the other two cords over the top of your pack and under the float and tie them down tightly.  Then lie on your float with the pack sort of between your knees with your feet splayed out at the bottom corners of your float.  Using this method eliminates your having to float down the river for several hours on your belly with a pack on your back, and it also gives you the option of turning over and lying on your back in the slower-moving sections of the river in order to change your body position and float more comfortably.  If you are an adult, this method of fastening your pack to your float works only if you are using a 72-in long rectangular float.  Either method of transporting your pack is satisfactory and acceptable.  But I learned that people like it when you give them choices.  In any case, your lunches, etc. should be double bagged (or placed in a waterproof canoe bag) inside your pack.

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 forty-six events during the six months ending May 31, 2021 for an average of EIGHT 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.

Alabama Adventure and Splash Adventure will open for the eighth season under the ownership of the Koch Family on May 15th. The 2021 Season will see the reintroduction of fan-favorites like free soft drinks, free parking, free tubes, and free shows. The Park will also be introducing some exciting new additions including the new Rocket Racer which will be the largest water slide in Alabama, along with other new expansions, renovations, and improvements. Daily Tickets, Season Passes, and more information can be found at AlabamaAdventure.com

Great for the family or a larger group outing.

Beep Beep! Join Vocabby’s World®️ and your ArtPlay friends to learn new vocabulary words about a mad scientist (in the kitchen)! We will explore new words through song, movement and creativity. (Children Ages: 0-5 years)
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/2Syl4Tq
Vocabby’s World is a community vocabulary program in partnership with ArtPlay and sponsored by PNC Foundation and the Hugh Kaul Foundation. The adventures of Vocabby take pre-K children on travels around the world as they learn vocabulary words through science and arts concepts. Through this partnership, ArtPlay is providing hands-on activities that reach families in our communities and across the country. Free books, curriculum and art materials reinforce the new vocabulary learned.

Tune in using any electronic device from the safety of your home as we learn new words in Vocabby’s World!

Write Club is an informal group where local writers can get together and share pieces of their works (novels, short stories, memoirs, poetry, plays, scripts, articles, essays, etc.) and get feedback and constructive criticism from their peers. We provide a friendly and welcome atmosphere to discuss the craft of writing and share information on local literary events and resources.

This group is open to everyone. To request more information or to sign up for the Write Club's monthly newsletter, email hoover.writeclub@gmail.com.

Visit our website to register or for a link to join in on the day of the event.

Hamburgers and fries or sausage with peppers and onions over creole rice

Calling all kings of the grill - join us for our first-ever "Father's Day Steak Competition" presented by Cahaba Brewing Company and Piggly Wiggly and benefitting the Hope for Autumn Foundation. Compete to win cash prizes and trophies for the best steak and chicken wings around! This inaugural event will feature cook teams, food, vendors, live music, and more at this great event.

TICKETS

CHOW & CHILL
Your ticket gets you a Steak, Baked Potato, and Salad professionally prepared the day of the event by Tim Van Doren (@BamaGrillMaster) and Chad Whittington (Maggies Farm).
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CONSUME & CRITIQUE
VIP judge spot, aka the ultimate Father's Day gift! Judges will critique our cook teams, received Cahaba Brewing Co swag to take home, and be pampered all day!
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COOK & COMPETE by registering your team now at the link below! Team registration is open through June 4, with early bird registration ending on May 24!

COOK-OFF TIMELINE
10 AM Cook Team Meeting
1 - 1:15 PM Ancillary Turn-in (Chicken Wings)
2 - 2:30 PM Steak Turn-in
4 PM Awards
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Hope for Autumn Foundation’s mission is to provide new hope and assistance for families battling childhood cancer, to support innovative research in childhood cancer therapies, and to increase community awareness of childhood cancer and cutting-edge treatment options. Find out more information about this great organization: https://hopeforautumnfoundation.org/

This camp celebrates youth with empowering West African cultural arts; this camp teaches advocacy and agency with lessons on environmentalism and eco-consciousness. Students will learning drumming, dance, visual arts, and swimming lessons are an additional cost and optional: all in a supportive community environment.

This is a performance based camp. Students will be performing all learned material on Saturday, Juneteenth for parents, donors, and community during the 1st Annual DRUM the Program Fundraiser.

This All White Event will honor "Juneteenth as Freedom Day" with food, music, and a silent auction.

Euphonious is Birmingham's new music festival, taking place Father's Day weekend (June 18-20) at the multi-million-dollar Henley Park Event Lawn at the newly-renovated Birmingham Zoo.

This is one of the first live music events to take place across the United States, right here in Birmingham, Alabama.

Headliners include Drew and Ellie Holcomb, Moon Taxi, and Tonic.

Proceeds for the event benefit United Ability, a longstanding Birmingham non-profit organization which helps those with disabilities live better lives.

United Ability, Birmingham Mountain Radio, and UAB's Voice Center will all be spotlighted during the course of the music festival, which will also feature a number of prominent local artists.

For information and to purchase tickets, visit Euphonious.AI.

Launched in 2018 as an expansion member of the USL Championship, Birmingham Legion FC is the Magic City’s first and only locally owned and operated professional soccer franchise. The club plays home matches at BBVA Field, on the campus of the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Caribbean Vibes in Birmingham Alabama. Caribbean Vibes is dedicated to promoting everything from LIVE REGGAE MUSIC and events to local CARIBBEAN restaurants, food and social gathering in Birmingham Alabama and surrounding areas.

Music, meditation, message, inspiration, prayer, and fellowship with kind and welcoming new friends.

The Lake Wilborn Farmers Market is Hoover's newest market located at The Parc at Lake Wilborn! Local produce, handmade goods, & family fun on Sunday's (4-7)! Join us biweekly on: 5/16, 6/6, 6/20, 7/11, 7/18, 8/1, 8/15

https://www.mcwane.org/education/camps/summer/ - Book TODAY!
Summer Camps offer inquiry into science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) topics for children ages 4 to 14 years old. Campers will dive into ocean learning, journey back in time to discover dinosaurs, build robots, create some chemistry, or build the next great invention. Join us for these and many more engaging camp themes during an incredible summer of science.
Camp Dates: June 7-August 6
Go Live Date for Registration: February 19, 2021

Cost:
• Weekly fees for PreK-Kindergarten Half-day camps are $170 per week/Members discount is $145 (tax is included).
• Weekly fees for 1st-8th grade Full-day camps are $335 per week/Members discount is $285 (tax is included).

Hours of Operation:
• Pre-K-K is from 9:00-1:30
• 1st through 8th: 9:00 to 4:00 each day.
• 1st through 8th also Includes before care 7:45-9:00 and aftercare 4:00-5:30, at no additional cost.

Lunch: Included with camp costs

Health and Safety: McWane Science Center is closely monitoring orders from local and state leaders, health departments and CDC guidelines regarding our camp protocols. For the health and safety of all participants, masks are required for all campers, volunteers, and staff. Measures have been placed for limited camp capacity and strict social distancing and sanitization requirements will be enforced.

Space One Eleven is pleased to announce that our 2021 Summer Art Camp registration is open! We are very excited about our lineup this year! Through the generosity of foundations and private contributors, families may qualify for free or reduced tuition.

Summer Art Camps for students in rising grades 2-12 are the perfect way for young artists to learn a new art form or improve upon their art skills. These camps give young artists ample time to dive into their projects, make friends, and create several finished pieces of work that they will be proud of. All camps are taught by working artists in Space One Eleven’s professional art studios.

To register, please visit https://spaceoneeleven.org/summer-art-camp-registration/.

Camps offered are Drawing, Portfolio Development, Sewing, Fashion, Architecture, Illustration, Screenprinting, 3D Design, Printmaking, Photography, and Clay.

We are excited that our summer camps will be held in person. We have developed a plan to open with lower enrollment than normal for proper social distancing, and have developed cleaning and disinfecting procedures based on CDC guidelines to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19. Upon registration, you will receive a more complete outline and guidelines for our procedures

Event: FREE Professional Dance Workshop and Showcase

Register Here: https://www.thefilesartsproject.com/

Date and Time:
Monday, June 21, 2021 - Friday, June 25, 2021; 9:00am - 4:00pm
* The Dance Workshop will culminate in a FREE Showcase the final day
Friday, June 25, 2021 at the Dorothy Jemison Day Theater (DJD at ASFA) at 4pm*

Classes Offered:
*Dance: Ballet, Jazz, Horton, Commercial
Instructors
Kat Files, Rivkins Christopher, De'Anthony Vaughan, Jasmine Knight

*Business of Being an Artist Seminar: Christian Files

*Music for Dancers: Royce Files
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*Healthy Artist Initiative (Lecture/Demo with Physical Therapist): Lisa Altamirano

Participants:
- Level I (Ages 7-9)
- Level II (Ages 10-13)
- Level III (Ages 14 & up)

Lunch:
Please Bring a Brown-Bag Lunch

Location: 
Alabama School of Fine Arts (ASFA)
1800 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
Birmingham, AL 35203

Attire:
*Dance/Exercise appropriate clothing-
All Black: leotards, tank tops, fitted t-shirts, dance tights, biker shorts, leggings, soffe shorts, etc.
Footwear: Ballet shoes (if you have them), black socks, jazz shoes, sneakers (Commercial class), & foot thongs.

**NOTE** If you have attended The F.I.L.E.S. Arts Project Workshops in the past, please wear your tank/t-shirts!!

A weekly meeting, hosted by Create’s Director of Programs, Jessica Moody, via Zoom, helps local artists, small businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs start the week off with coffee and brainstorming.
This is a time to allow you to share recent challenges and concerns and discuss how to continue adapting their business, organization, or idea.

Join us for a week-long trek back to hair bands and heavy metal in Mason Music’s 80s-themed Rock Band Camp. Sign up with your friends to form a band, or register to be placed with other musicians of similar age and skill level, to learn songs from the raddest decade around. You’ll even get to play a live performance for family and friends on the final day of camp. Open to students age 10-18 who already have a grasp of their instrument and are ready to rock. It’s gonna be thriller!

Get ready for the wild world of music with Summer Safari Preschool Music Camp. This summer preschool camp for potty-trained 3 to 5 year olds is the perfect introduction for your little ones to have fun in a creative environment. Each explorer will spend time with a teacher in small groups getting a hands-on introduction to the guitar, piano, drums, and violin while learning the basics of music theory. There will also be plenty of time for singing, dancing and creating musical instrument crafts to bring home each day!