Community Calendar

Join us every first Saturday of the month at The Sanctuary – Jubilee Community Center for a joyful and inclusive Community Drum Circle. This is a welcoming space where people of all ages and musical abilities can come together to create unified rhythms, connect with others, and celebrate community through music.
Whether you stay for the full session or drop in for a while, you’ll be part of something uplifting and energizing. No musical experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and spirit.
We’ll have some extra drums, sticks, and shakers available, but feel free to bring your own percussion instruments (sticks, shakers, small boxes, plastic bowls, or simply your hands!).
Hosted by Timikel Blakey Sharpe, Drum Circle Coordinator – Vision Mission Home LLC

Join us May 8–9 in downtown Gadsden for Arts Trail on Broad, a lively, family-friendly celebration where the public can shop original work from regional artists, enjoy live music, and spend the day exploring hands-on arts experiences. Visitors can watch live demonstrations from Paperworkers Local, Sloss Metal Arts, Alabama Contemporary, and more; connect with local arts organizations; and take part in activities for all ages, including a bounce house and cardboard sculpture contest. With food trucks, pop-up vendors, and a full weekend of creative energy, Arts Trail on Broad is an easy, engaging way to experience and support Alabama’s visual arts community.

Join us for the 2026 Birmingham Kidney Walk & Celebration, a high energy community event supporting the Alabama Kidney Foundation and raising awareness for kidney disease across Alabama.
This family friendly morning will be packed with fun — children’s activities, live entertainment, coffee, a DJ, door prizes, local vendors, and more. Registration opens at 8:30 AM, but teams are encouraged to sign up early at www.BirminghamKidneyWalk.org.
The Birmingham Kidney Walk is one of the Foundation’s most impactful fundraising events. Last year, Kidney Walks across the state provided more than $900,000 in direct assistance to Alabama kidney patients, helping with transportation to dialysis, medications, and other essential needs.
Walk with us, celebrate with us, and help make a difference.
Join our 2026 Honorary Chairs, Mike and Ursala Kemp, and Patient Chairs, DeWayne and Valerie Bailey, for a meaningful and inspiring day of community and hope.
Let’s take steps toward a healthier tomorrow and create a brighter future for those affected by kidney disease

Join us May 8–9 in downtown Gadsden for Arts Trail on Broad, a lively, family-friendly celebration where the public can shop original work from regional artists, enjoy live music, and spend the day exploring hands-on arts experiences. Visitors can watch live demonstrations from Paperworkers Local, Sloss Metal Arts, Alabama Contemporary, and more; connect with local arts organizations; and take part in activities for all ages, including a bounce house and cardboard sculpture contest. With food trucks, pop-up vendors, and a full weekend of creative energy, Arts Trail on Broad is an easy, engaging way to experience and support Alabama’s visual arts community.

Student Orientation Session for newly enrolled students: We'll cover everything you need to know for a great start, including Academics, Attendance, Dress Code, and our Learning Management System. We'll also give you a tour of the campus and classrooms so you know exactly where you're going, and we'll help you set up your new laptop. We try to have some fun, too!

Opened in 2014, the Ross Medical Education Center Huntsville campus is located just off of Research Park Blvd across from Madison Square Mall. The campus is also situated right off University Drive in the hub of several shopping centers including Wal-Mart, Target, and Best Buy and just five minutes from Bridge Street Town Centre.

Mobile County Master Gardeners are excited to invite you to the 2026 Tour of Gardens!

Explore one or all of our 8 outstanding gardens, clustered in three areas:
• Downtown/Midtown Gardens
• Springhill/West Mobile
• South Mobile County

Our gardens are designed and maintained by Master Gardeners, offering "how to" ideas for small and large gardens, plantings for sun and shade, as well as research-based information on highlighted plants.

Dates (Rain or shine...):
May 15, 9am-4pm
May 16, 9am-4pm
May 17, noon-4pm

Tickets: $20 per person

On-line ticket sales begin March 1 here:
https://www.mobilecountymastergardeners.org/2026tour
Tickets may also be purchased at any garden during the event.
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As most gardens are at private homes, we cannot guarantee that all locations are handicapped accessible. Pets, strollers and smoking will not be allowed.

Southern Echo Chorale will conclude their 2025/2026 season with a spring concert at the Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, under the direction of Joseph Setzer. The all men's a cappella vocal ensemble will perform works by composers ranging from Palestrina to Ola Gjeilo, featuring Randall Thompson’s “Alleluia” and William Byrd’s “Mass for Three Voices”. Admission is free and open to the public. Donations at the door are encouraged. All are welcome!

For 53 years, the annual Arley Day Festival Parade and Car Show has been held in Arley, Alabama. The festival is hosted by the Arley Women’s Club (AWC) as a celebration of the town of Arley, the heart of beautiful Smith Lake, and its residents. This year’s festival will be held on Saturday, May 16 from 8 am until 2 pm at beautiful Hamner Park. It is free for all attendees. The festival begins with a parade through town and a pancake breakfast at the Arley Fire Station. Other activities will include a car show (with prizes!), arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, bake sale, children’s games, water slides (Parents, be sure to bring a towel), horseback rides, free hotdogs for kids and more.

HISTORIC EDUCATIONAL BIKE RIDE THOUGH MOBILE ALABAMA

Community Action Day