Community Calendar

NAMI Tuscaloosa Suicide Prevention Awareness Series

Join NAMI Tuscaloosa for a two-part educational series in recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
September 14 & 21, 6-8 PM at Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit (605 Laureen Blvd).

Each evening features a guest presentation (6-7 PM) and peer support groups (7-8 PM).

September 14: Cheryl Dodson (ASPARC) on lived experience and suicide loss.

September 21: Meesha Emmett (AFSP) presents "Talk Saves Lives" on prevention strategies and warning signs.

Free, all welcome, hybrid format (in-person + Zoom), no registration needed, confidential. Contact: nami.tuscaloosa.al@gmail.com

Mobile Vocal Arts – an intergenerational Choral Society opportunity offered to the residents of Mobile and Baldwin Counties – is beginning its 27th season on Monday, August 18th, 2025.
This choral organization has given performances in Carnegie Hall and in European capitals on several occasions. Membership in the Choral Society is open to all interested individuals who love to sing and who are open to performing a wide range/variety of music genre/concerts. There is NO membership fee.
Rehearsals are held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church located at 1050 Azalea Road in Mobile. Rehearsals begin at 7:00 p.m. Mobile Vocal Arts prepares and presents approximately – five to six concerts in their ten and a half-month season that begins in late August and runs to late June.
If interested &/or for additional information – contact Terry D. Maddox, M.M. at either 251 406-1454 or at terrydalemaddox@gmail.com

You can become a confident, skilled public speaker! Visit our weekly public speaking workshop for guidance, learning, practice, feedback, and fun. Lose the fear. Contact us now. Visiting is free. Tuesdays, 11:45 CT. Online. https://hinoonhsv.toastmastersclubs.org/

“If you can’t communicate and talk to other people and get across your ideas, you’re giving up your potential.” - Warren Buffet

Confidence is the first thing you will gain by participating in our workshop. By practicing public speaking, in our safe space, almost like magic, it quits being scary.

In Toastmasters you learn & practice presentation, listening, evaluation and leadership skills; overcome your fear of public speaking; boost your soft skills; develop your personal speaking style; and much more.

Hi-Noon guests often say, "it feels like home".

Heircraft Planning will host a free estate planning seminar Tuesday, September 15, from noon to 1 p.m. at Innovation Portal, 358 Saint Louis Street, in downtown Mobile. Attorney Mark Eiland will discuss wills, trusts, and probate under Alabama law. The event is free and open to the public, with lunch provided. More information is available at heircraftplanning.com/upcoming-events.

Computer and Smartphone tutoring for adults at three FOCUS 50+ locations. Available for 9 weeks. Register HERE: https://lift.culverhouse.ua.edu/classes/computer-skills-training/

Young artists in grades 2-3 explore a variety of artistic mediums, practice creative thinking and problem solving, develop new tools for self-expression, and, most importantly, have fun making art! Our teaching artist will guide young artists through projects tailored to their age and skill levels to help them develop as artists and build important creative skills.

Dr. Danny Alford will present a USA Faculty Trombone Recital on Tuesday, September 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the USA Laidlaw Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. Dr. Alford will be collaborating with USA faculty pianist Dr. Robert Holm in this performance.

Free Computer & Smartphone Tutoring. One on One sessions available.

The Baldwin County Grants Department is hosting two meetings to assist with the opening of the Homeownership Assistance Program application portal, which will launch on September 21, 2026. These meetings are being hosted to assist residents with how to submit an application through the portal.

Computer and Smartphone tutoring for adults at three FOCUS 50+ locations. Available for 9 weeks. Register HERE: https://lift.culverhouse.ua.edu/classes/computer-skills-training/