| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Five Points West Library Presents "Hoop Dance"Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 12, 2012 Looking for a new, fun activity that does not feel like exercise? Discover the NEW hula hoop -- a professional fitness hoop!
Hoop for Fitness will get you started on your new summer workout with their handmade fitness hoops and a Beginning Hoop Dance Class. This is the exercise that puts a smile on your face! | Birmingham Public Library | 06/12/12 | Birmingham |
Hoop For Fitness-TeensPresented by Birmingham Public Library at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) June 13, 2012 Looking for a new, fun activity that does not feel like exercise? Discover the NEW hula hoop--a professional fitness hoop! Hoop for Fitness will get you started on your new summer workout with their handmade fitness hoops and a Beginning Hoop Dance Class. The exercise that puts a smile on your face! | Birmingham Public Library | 06/13/12 | Birmingham |
American Cancer Society's DetermiNation Information SessionPresented by American Cancer Society DetermiNation June 18, 2012 Come to our information session for the DetermiNation Program and learn more about how you can cross the finish line of the Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon $ 1/2 Marathon this November. The DetermiNation program is as endurance training program for the American Cancer Society that raises funds to help us support our mission and celebrate more birthdays!
At our information session you will meet our staff, coaches, and volunteers. You will also learn more about the program and... | American Cancer Society DetermiNation | 06/18/12 | Birmingham |
Hoop For FitnessPresented by Birmingham Public Library at Inglenook Branch Library (BPL) June 20, 2012 Looking for a new, fun activity that does not feel like exercise? Discover the NEW hula hoop--a professional fitness hoop! Hoop for Fitness will get you started on your new summer workout with their handmade fitness hoops and a Beginning Hoop Dance Class. The exercise that puts a smile on your face! | Birmingham Public Library | 06/20/12 | Birmingham |
Hoop For FitnessPresented by Birmingham Public Library at East Lake Branch Library (BPL) June 21, 2012 Looking for a new, fun activity that does not feel like exercise? Discover the NEW hula hoop--a professional fitness hoop! Hoop for Fitness will get you started on your new summer workout with their handmade fitness hoops and a Beginning Hoop Dance Class. The exercise that puts a smile on your face! | Birmingham Public Library | 06/21/12 | Birmingham |
| Night Sky Wonders | Birmingham Public Library | 06/26/12 | Birmingham |
Smithfield Branch Library Presents Hoop DancePresented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL) June 26, 2012 Discover the fitness hoop rather than a child's play toy! This is the newest "cool" dance activity. You'll learn some super fun "tricks".You'll definitely stand out in a crowd with your hoop after this session with "Hoop for Fitness". | Birmingham Public Library | 06/26/12 | Birmingham |
Five Points West Library Presents "Hoop for Fitness"Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) June 27, 2012 Looking for a new, fun activity that does not feel like exercise? Discover the NEW hula hoop -- a professional fitness hoop! Hoop for Fitness will get you started on your new summer workout with their handmade fitness hoops and a Beginning Hoop Dance Class. The exercise that puts a smile on your face! | Birmingham Public Library | 06/27/12 | Birmingham |
Central Library Youth Department Presents Hoop Dancing for FitnessPresented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch June 28, 2012 You're familiar with the hula hoop, but have you ever heard of the dance hoop? Learn how to move with your hoop to your favorite music and pick up the newest dance moves along with some cool tricks. You'll definitely stand out in a crowd with your hoop after this session with Hoop for Fitness. | Birmingham Public Library | 06/28/12 | Birmingham |
Bird House Art Extravaganza Presented by Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve at Ruffner Mountain Nature Center June 30, 2012 Bird houses are home tweet home for some birds. Other bird houses, however, are simply meant for decoration. Join us at Ruffner and decorate whatever kind of bird house suits you. You are welcome to bring your own bird house to decorate, or buy one. Paint and other art supplies will be provided. Judges will pick winners for: Most Creative Bird House and "Greenest" Bird House (Children and Adults categories). All houses will then be displayed in the large tree next to the... | Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve | 06/30/12 | Birmingham |
| Family Video Night | Birmingham Public Library | 07/09/12 | Birmingham |
| Smithfield Library Presents Xbox-Dance Central | Birmingham Public Library | 07/10/12 | Birmingham |
| Central Library Youth Department Presents Come See the Stars Shine | Birmingham Public Library | 07/11/12 | Birmingham |
| Creatures of the Night | Birmingham Public Library | 07/12/12 | Birmingham |
Springville Road Library presents Hoop For Fitness-AdultsPresented by Birmingham Public Library at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL) July 12, 2012 Looking for a new, fun activity that does not feel like exercise? Discover the NEW hula hoop--a professional fitness hoop! Hoop for Fitness will get you started on your new summer workout with their handmade fitness hoops and a Beginning Hoop Dance Class. The exercise that puts a smile on your face! | Birmingham Public Library | 07/12/12 | Birmingham |
| Zumba! The Latest Craze! | Birmingham Public Library | 07/13/12 | Birmingham |
Chess TournamentPresented by Emmet O'Neal Library at Emmet O'Neal Library (Mountain Brook) July 14, 2012 CHESS TOURNAMENT
Stop by the Emmet O'Neal Library Children's Desk to registertry out your chess skills at a tournament
Don't know how to play chess? No problem - visit the Chess Club on Wednesday afternoons and learn something you can use in the tournament.
CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT - OTHER REGULAR PROGRAMS
Check out some of our other regular programs for children. For program details please see our entries on the birmingham365.org Events Calendar or visit... | Emmet O'Neal Library | 07/14/12 | Mountain Brook |
| Five Points West Library Presents "Zumba" | Birmingham Public Library | 07/18/12 | Birmingham |
Game On!!Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library July 18, 2012 Rising 6th - 12th Graders only.
We’ll have the Wii & XBOX Kinect systems set up - bring your mad skills & show us how it’s done! Snacks provided. This is our final program of the summer.
| Homewood Public Library | 07/18/12 | Homewood |
Learn to MeditatePresented by Birmingham Shambhala Meditation Center at Birmingham Shambhala Meditation Center July 21, 2012 In this introductory class, you will receive the technique, guidance and experience necessary to start a mindfulness-awareness, or “peaceful abiding” meditation practice. An authorized meditation instructor will give detailed instruction and guided meditation so that you have all the tools necessary for a daily practice. We will practice together and have time for questions and discussion. Ideal for beginners or students wanting to refresh their meditation technique.
| Birmingham Shambhala Meditation Center | 07/21/12 | Birmingham |
| Springville Road Library Presents Larry Moore | Birmingham Public Library | 07/23/12 | Birmingham |
| Andrea Whitfield Signing | Little Professor Bookcenter | 07/25/12 | Homewood |
Yoga Summer CampsPresented by Villager Yoga June 19-July 26, 2012 Our yoga camps allow kids to find their inner and outer strength, while being creative and expressing themselves. Group exercises and games teach considerate peer interaction and leadership skills in a non-competitive environment. Children will find a calm mind and body and learn self-soothing techniques through mindfulness activities and relaxation. Each day, new yoga poses will be introduced around a theme and camp will include the thoughtful preparation of a healthy snack, group game... | Villager Yoga | 06/19/12- 07/26/12 | Birmingham |
Wiggins Recreation Center Summer Camp Program 2012Presented by City of Birmingham Park and Recreation Board June 4-July 27, 2012 Our camp include the Summer Feeding Program, free swimming lessons,library activities, cultural arts, martial arts lessons, arts and crafts, sports,field trips and other fun activities.The Park is located in the Southwest area of Birmingham. The area has a Middle School, High School and Community College which makes it so unique. In addition, we are located next to the Powderly Library. Our park offers a walking track, picnic pavillions,swimming pool,softball fields, tennis courts and... | City of Birmingham Park and Recreation Board | 06/04/12- 07/27/12 | Birmingham |
SummerDance 2012Presented by The Stevan Grebel Center for Dance at Stevan Grebel Center for Dance June 4-August 3, 2012 Grebel Dance will host its Summer Programs for ages 4 and up. A variety of classes are designed for different levels and are taught by a team of talented instructors. There are many things to do in and around Pelham while students are in class, and activities in the area for those who are from out of town. Classes are offered in ballet,variations, partnering, jazz, modern, flamenco, hip-hop, injury prevention, stage make-up and choreography.
Housing and Entertainment... | The Stevan Grebel Center for Dance | 06/04/12- 08/03/12 | Pelham |
Dog Days of SummerPresented by Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve at Ruffner Mountain Nature Center August 4, 2012 Ruffner has gone to the dogs! Join us for dog-friendly naturalist-led hikes throughout the day. Booths will be set up under the pavilion from with local dog organizations, businesses and groups. Throughout the day there will be raffles, contest, prizes, caricature drawings, snow cones for dogs, and human food for sale. | Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve | 08/04/12 | Birmingham |
Jamme's Crunk Fitness Club Presented by Jamme's Crunk Fitness at UAB Rec Center Building January 1-December 31, 2012 Experience LIVE classes with Jamme, the creator and founder of Crunk Fitness®, exclusively at Jamme's Crunk Fitness® Club!
Jamme’s Crunk Fitness® Club
is a fun, funky group exercise club with a hip-hop swag. This amazing studio offers a euphoric experience where you're drawn into a sweat-filled frenzy of music, swirling lights and addictive dance. Jamme’s Crunk Fitness® Club is the perfect place to unwind, distress and get CRUNK (crazy + drunk)... | Jamme's Crunk Fitness | 01/01/12- 12/31/12 | Birmingham |
Bama ShootoutPresented by Bama Shootout at Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) Arena and Exhibition Halls January 12, 2013 Come out and watch as 18 of Alabama's best high school boys and girls basketball teams get the chance to play on the floor of the BJCC. The basketball showcase will be on January 12, 2013. Tickets will be for sale at each participating School, through ticketmaster and the BJCC ticket office. We encourage everyone to follow us on Facebook: Bama Shootout and Tiwtter: @bamashootout If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to contact us at bamashootout@gmail.com | Bama Shootout | 01/12/13 | Birmingham |