Gwen DeRu
THANKSGIVING DAY IS NEAR! ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS!!
Don’t Miss the CITY OF BIRMINGHAM ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING 2013. FREE!
IRON BOWL WEEK WITH ALABAMA AND AUBURN!
For all you Auburn and Alabama Fans, this is a time to celebrate and share some good times with a worthy cause. FIFTH ANNUAL PARTY WITH A PURPOSE is today, 5:30 – 9 p.m. at the WorkPlay. Join Alabama and Auburn gridiron legends for this event. There is a cocktail buffet featuring Full Moon Bar-B-Que, live entertainment, special autograph session, silent auction with a festive atmosphere and plenty of activities. This event benefits ProStart Academy Scholarship Fund. All of this kicks off the Thanksgiving week and weekend of football.
GOLF! SWINGING YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS – SisterGolf will host “Swinging Your Way to Success” Ladies Golf Clinic, Saturday, at the Highland Park Golf Course, noon until 2 p.m. This event will include a brief talk about the benefits of golf for business and career success followed by 90 minutes of professional golf instruction from PGA professional Matthew Jones. Be prepared to learn basic golf swing fundamentals, network with like-minded professional women, and most of all have FUN!! For more call (305) 815-3571.
VOLUNTEER HELP REQUESTED! – Thanksgiving Day the Firehouse Shelter is asking for volunteers. There are two and three hour shifts until 9 p.m. Shifts begin at 7 a.m. Make plans to serve by emailing kwallace@firehouseshelter.com for details.
NATURE LOVERS STROLL! This Saturday call and plan to stroll with others on this Fall Day, 9 a.m. with the Southeastern Outings Dayhike in Bucks Pocket State Park. Join fellow nature lovers for an easy stroll on trails in this very scenic park.
Start at the overlook and walk down to the canyon floor. Along the way stop by and view two lovely waterfalls then have lunch at the picnic tables along South Sauty Creek. After lunch, cross the creek and walk on a trail heading upstream beside the creek to visit a third waterfall in the park. Total walking distance in Bucks Pocket State Park is about 6 miles. Hike rated moderate. If time permits, drive a short distance to visit High Falls nearby. This is a spectacular, large volume waterfall. Well-behaved, properly supervised children age 7 and up welcome. After the outing enjoy an optional delicious restaurant dinner together. Depart 9 a.m. from the Food Giant parking lot in Pinson. Contact Dan Frederick, seoutings@bellsouth.net or (205) 631-4680 for more.
HALO RADIO – Put your Halo on! If you have not heard, Halo Radio is the new ‘on the scene’ way to get information. Go to www.HaloRadio.us from any device including android phones. For more call (205) 530-0314. Check It Out!
MUNCHY’S ANNUAL APPRECIATION DAY & OLD SCHOOL CRUISE-IN/CAR SHOW – Munchy Pettway, owner of Munchy’s Classic Cars, Ron Talley with the Car Show and Cruise-in Director will host the Munchy’s Annual Appreciation Day & Cruise-in/Car Show, next Saturday, 10 a.m. until at Munchy’s Classic Cars 3119 Jefferson Ave. S.W. Birmingham, Al 35211. Munchy’s Classic Cars is a custom and general auto shop. Each year for the last 10 years Munchy’s Classic Cars has given an annual Munchy’s Annual Appreciation Day for his customers, the community (Powderly/Wenonah area), and his antique and custom car friends. Antique and Custom cars are expected from Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana, Georgia, Florida, Indiana and Alabama (Birmingham and several other cities). Those who wish to cruise their Antique or Classic car to the celebration may join the lineup at the KRISPY KREAM DONUT SHOP in Midfield on Bessemer Super Highway and across from Western Hills Mall. You are asked to arrive at Krispy Kream Donuts (Western Hills Mall) by 8 a.m., Saturday. The Cruise to Munchy’s will leave at 9:30 a.m. Food and Drinks will be provided as well as large screen TVs with the ALABAMA vs. AUBURN game!!! For more call (205) 923-5040.
HERE ARE A FEW MORE THINGS GOING ON…
THIS WEEKEND….
**CHARLIE MURPHY at the STARDOME COMEDY CLUB. For more, call (205) 444-0008.
TODAY….
**SHAWN JONES at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**MARTINI THURSDAY/BEST IN RECORDED MUSIC at Ona’s Music Room.
FRIDAY…
**KIM SCOTT at the Jazz Underground.
**ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR, 5 p.m. at Jazz Underground.
**FESTIVAL EXPRESSIONS, 10 p.m. at Ona’s Music Room.
**DANI ALBUM PRE-RELEASE PARTY at the Jazz Underground, 8 p.m. at Jazz Underground.
SATURDAY….
Don’t Miss the…
**BIG TASTIES UNPLUGGED, 10 p.m. at Ona’s Music Room.
**AFTER MIDNIGHT OLD SCHOOL AFTER PARTY, 11:59 p.m. at Jazz Underground.
SUNDAY….
**PHASE II BAND AND SHOW, 9 p.m. at Tide & Tiger Lounge 409 Graymont Avenue (across from Legion Field.) For more, call (205) 229-4829 or 502-3880.
**SALSA SUNDAYS, 8 p.m. at Jazz Underground.
MONDAY….
**NAPPY NIGHT – Music at Boujee Lounge, every Monday at 204 Avenue U in Pratt City, 8 p.m. with good jerk food, vendors and music. See you there on Mondays!
WEDNESDAY…
**MARTINI WEDNESDAY/BEST IN RECORDED MUSIC at Ona’s Music Room.
TUESDAY…
Don’t Miss the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting 2013 in Linn Park, 5 – 7 p.m., Free. It is an evening.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY AND WEEKEND!!
SAVE THE DATE…
DECEMBER 5 – 22 – ‘TIS THE SEASON featuring a cast of Birmingham Favorites, along with the RMTC Youth Programs including well-known holiday hits in this cheerful celebration that is sure to spread humor and joy. Times: Wednesday – Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sunday 2 p.m. Call (205) 324-2424 for more.
DECEMBER 6 – SOULFUL FRIDAYS CONCERT SERIES with MOSE STOVALL 9 p.m. at the Crescendo. Call 9205) 862-4723 for more.
DECEMBER 10 – FINANCIAL CLASS AT BIRMINGHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY, Noon, that will address ‘How to Pay for College.’ Call (205) 226-3690 for more.
DECEMBER 11 – MICHAEL FRANTI at the Iron City, 8 p.m. with Special Guests.
DECEMBER 12 – SRMSDC ANNUAL HOLIDAY RECEPTION, 5 – 8 p.m. at the Discovery Alabama, 4500 Katie’s Way in Bessemer. Members can call the office for more details.
DECEMBER 19 – HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, 7:30 p.m. at Samford University.
IN 2014 –
FEBRUARY 14 – AN EVENING OF LOVE WITH KEM, 8 p.m. at the BJCC Concert Hall with Special Guests TONY TERRY AND CALVIN RICHARDSON.
(Photo with the information on it. It was sent last week. I will resend.)
MARCH 8 – UNCF MASKED BALL at the Sheraton Hotel, Grand Ballroom in downtown Birmingham presented by the Central Alabama Sickle 
Cell Foundation. Make your reservations now.
NOW…. a BIRTHDAY SHOUT OUT! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU …AND TO ALL CELEBRATING!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL YOU BIRTHDAY BALLERS…MANY, MANY MORE HAPPY BIRTHDAYS!! ENJOY!!
Well, that’s it. Tell you more ‘next’ time.
(People, Places and Things by Gwen DeRu is a weekly column. Send comments to my emails: thelewisgroup@birminghamtimes.com or gwenderu@yahoo.com)
