April 6: Chelsea Community Christian Outreach Food Pantry. 10 a.m. to noon. Chelsea Church Of Christ, 10724 Chelsea Road. Held the first Saturday of every month for those in need of food items. Food will be distributed while supplies last. For more information, visit “Chelsea Community Christian Outreach” on Facebook.
April 6: Homeschool High School Workshop. 1-4 p.m. Chelsea Public Library. Join other homeschooling families who are preparing to homeschool high school students for encouragement, tools and resources. birminghamhomeschoolers.com/events/month/2024-04.
April 13: Mammoth March of Alabama. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oak Mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Dr., Pelham. Join the challenge of hiking 20 miles in eight hours along some of Alabama’s most beautiful and scenic trails. alapark.com/parks/oak-mountain-state-park/park-events.
Mt Laurel Spring Festival
April 13: Mt Laurel Spring Festival. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Town of Mt Laurel. Enjoy the spring craft fair and farmer’s market. There will be food trucks, inflatables for the kids and a kids zone. mtlaurel.com/blog.
Sean Dietrich
April 14: Sean of the South — “On The Air” Series 2024. 4-6 p.m. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Song Theater, 105 W. College Street, Columbiana. A series of live-broadcast performances featuring Sean Dietrich and friends. Each performance will be recorded in the Song Theater for future broadcast, delivering a mix of humor, storytelling and eclectic musical performances. The audience will be part of the live recording. Tickets $30. shelbycountyartscouncil.com.
April 19: Denim and Dining Fundraiser. 6-10 p.m. Aldridge Gardens, 3530 Lorna Road, Hoover. This year’s event will feature Jim ‘n Nick’s BBQ, music by Jenna and Ben Kuykendall and live and silent auctions using the mobile app OneCause. All proceeds benefit Hoover City schools and their students. Early bird admission tickets are $85 each, with prices increasing to $100 after April. hoovercsf.org/events.
April 20: The Maverick Lounge Series Presents “Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young — The Music and History.” 7:30-9:30 p.m. Song Theater, 105 W. College Street, Columbiana. The music of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young played live, with the history of the band woven into the show. shelbycountyartscouncil.com.
April 27: Spring Craft Fair. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Chelsea Community Center, 11101 Chelsea Road. Shop with vendors selling clothing, jewelry, handmade crafts, soaps, candles and other items that are one of a kind. There will also be food trucks. Free admission. cityofchelsea.com.
Chelsea Library
All Ages
April 6: Homeschool High School Workshop.1-4 p.m. Provided by Birmingham Homeschoolers Community. Registration is required at birminghamhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-high-school-workshop.
April 13: Friends of Chelsea Library Book Sale. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
April 13: Lego Day. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
April 19: Homeschool Hangout — Journaling Workshop. 1 p.m.
April 27: K.Z.T. Steam Day. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Children
Wednesdays: Tot Time. 10:30 a.m.
Thursdays: Mini Music. 10:30 a.m.
Teens
Mondays and Wednesdays: Dungeons and Dragons. Ages 12-14: Mondays 4-6 p.m. Ages 15 and older: Wednesdays 5-7 p.m.
Fridays: Theater Club. 2 p.m.
April 8: Teen Dinner and a Book Club. 5 p.m.
Adults
Fridays: Bring Your Own Craft. 1 p.m.
April 11: Adult Book Club. 11:30 a.m.
April 15: Beyond Books — Tacos and Trivia. 6 p.m.
Mt Laurel Library
Children
April 5 and 19: Ukulele Storytime. 10 a.m.
April 5: Make a Lamb Stuffie. 4 p.m.
April 10: Spring Storytime at O.Henry’s. 4 p.m.
April 20: Crafty Saturday. Take-and-go craft, while supplies last.
Tweens
April 26: Pizza and Paint. 4:30 p.m. Ages 10-14. We will paint a piece of artwork and enjoy some pizza!
Adults
April 4: Mt Laurel Book Club. 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Discussing “The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post” by Allison Pataki.
April 8: Mt Laurel Knitting Group. 2-4 p.m.
April 18: Coffee Program at O’Henry’s Dunnavant Valley. 1 p.m.
April 23: Lunch and Learn — Local Author Mary Beth Dearmon. Noon.
April 25: Aromatherapy Bracelets. 4-6 p.m.
North Shelby Library
All Ages
April 8-12: National Library Spirit Week! No registration. Dress up according to the theme on the day you visit the library and show a staff member to receive an entry form for a chance to win a prize basket. Monday: Favorite Sports Team, Tuesday: Wacky Socks, Wednesday: Favorite Book Character, Thursday: Patriotic, Friday: Green for North Shelby Library.
April 17: Homeschool Hangout — Stained Glass. 1 p.m. Registration required. Grades K-12.
Preschool
Wednesdays: Storytime Friends. 10:30 a.m. Ages birth to 5 years.
April 2: Baby Tales. 10:30 a.m. Ages birth to 18 months.
Children
All Month: Monthly Craft Kit-to-Go. Available starting March 1, while supplies last.
All Month: Monthly STEM Kit-to-Go. Available starting March 1, while supplies last.
All Month: Monthly In-House Scavenger Hunt — Flowers.
All Month: Financial Capability Month — Family Learning Kits. Stop by for your free kit.
Tuesdays: Tech Tuesdays. 3:15-4:15 p.m. Drop in for a weekly tech-based activity.
April 1-5: Eclipse Activity. Stop by for eclipse activity stations.
April 4: Make-A-Bunny Plushy Pal Program. 4:30 p.m.
April 5: Spanish Club. 4:30 p.m. For school age kids and teens.
April 11 and 25: Thursday Family Fun Nights — LEGO and Origami Bookmarks. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Drop in while supplies last.
April 17: K-5 Homeschool Art & Craft Kit — Oobleck Stress Balls. 1 p.m. Grade K-5 with adult assistance if needed.
April 18: PJ Storytime — Weather Tales. 6 p.m. All ages.
April 23: Jan the Science Lady — Alabama Inventors. 10:30 a.m. All ages.
Tweens
April 4: Tween Leadership Council Meeting. 4:30 p.m.
April 11: Tween Taste Test Challenge — Pringles. 4:30 p.m.
April 12: Tween Open Gaming. 3-5:45 p.m.
April 15: Tween Book Club. 4:30 p.m.
April 22: Tween Dungeons & Dragons. 4:30 p.m.
Teens
Mondays: Teen Dungeons & Dragons. 6-7:45 p.m.
Fridays: Teen Open Gaming. 3-5:45 p.m. Play the Switch, XBOX ONE, Wii, Minecraft, board games and card games with other teens.
April 4: Teen Cozy Craft Night — Diamond Painting. 4-5:30 p.m.
April 5: Party Game Night: What Do You Meme? 4-5:30 p.m.
April 11: Teen Manga Club. 4:30-5:30 p.m.
April 19: Teen Cozy Craft — Beginner Crochet. 4-5:30 p.m.
April 27: Teen Volunteer Day.
April 27: Teen Leadership Council Meeting. 5:30-6 p.m.
April 27: After Hours Fort Building and Music Sharing. 6-8 p.m.
Adults
April 2: True Crime Book Club. 5 p.m.
April 8: House Healing. 6:30 p.m. This program is presented by Jason Kirby.
April 9 and 23: Language Club. 5 p.m.
April 16: Vintage Tractor Acrylic Painting. 10:30 a.m. Join us to paint this vintage tractor! All supplies provided.
April 17: Old School Scrapbooking Presentation. 10:30 a.m. Presented by writer and historian Jim Baggett.
April 18: NSL Book Club. 10:30 a.m.
April 23: Dr. Anita Lee — Less Stress, Better Sleep. 10:30 a.m. This program will focus on stress.
April 25: Silent Book Club. 5:30-7:30 p.m.
