Gardendale



Dinner and a Movie

Gardendale Friendship United Methodist Church will sponsor a dinner and a movie for the children every Friday night at 6 p.m. If you need assistance please call 285-9340.



Ladies Bible Study

Sept. 9 On Tuesday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m. at Gardendale First Baptist Church, there will be classes on various subjects taught by different teachers from the church. The subjects include “when wallflowers dance,” “marriage,” “Lord, is it warfare? Teach me to stand.” “Can we talk? Soul stirring conversations with God.” On Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. there will be another class on warfare taught by Kay Arthur. For more information call the church. Classes begin on Sept. 9.



Archery Shoot

Sept. 13 If you’re looking for a great place to shoot your bow, then check out the 3D Archery Shoot on Sept. 13 at Gardendale First Baptist Church “Camp David” Jones Chapel. Admission is free. There will be divisions for all skill levels- beginners to pro. Registration begins at 8 a.m. For more information contact, Allen Oakley at 488-8716.



GriefShare

Sept. 7 The First Baptist Church of Gardendale is offering a fall session of GriefShare for those who have lost a loved one. The sessions are designed to help the participants to go from mourning to joy. The cost is $12 for the workbook. Childcare is also available. The group will meet starting Sept. 7 at 6 p.m. in room 1025 of the educational building. For a brochure or further information call Sherry at 488-8715.



Fund Raiser

Sept 16 Snow Rogers Elementary School will hold a fund raiser with Swamp John’s Restaurant on Sept. 16 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Dine in or carry out. The cost is $8 per plate that includes your choice of fish, chicken or shrimp and slaw, fries, hush puppies, pickle, onion and tea. To purchase tickets call 379-5400.



Banquet

Sept 25 The North Jefferson Women’s Center will host their annual “Celebrate Life” banquet and silent auction with special guest Kevin Derryberry on Sept. 25. The event will be held at Gardendale First Baptist Church on Main Street with the silent auction beginning at 5:30 p.m.and the dinner banquet/concert beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for dinner/banquet/concert and may be purchased at the North Jefferson Women’s Center located at 1601 Mulberry Lane in Gardendale or at the Encouraging Word Bookstore located at the church. For more information, please call the center at 608-0100.



Fall Carnival

Sept. 26 The Gardendale Elementary School carnival will take place on Sept. 26 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Gardendale Civic Complex. All proceeds go toward student desks, chairs and a new fence. Over 30 carnival games, pony rides and inflatables will be there along with an old fashioned bake sale, glow in dark items, live and silent auction and live entertainment all night. New this year is the dance floor. You can dance to your favorite songs inside the civic center. Don’t miss the biggest fall event in north Jefferson County next to football!



Reunion

Oct. 3, 4 Gardendale’s Alumni from the Class of 1968 are planning reunion activities the week-end of homecoming. They will not only participate in the parade, but will attend the game and enjoy homecoming festivities. 1968 was the first year that GHS had a graduating class and this is the group of students who experienced all the “firsts.” They wrote the alma mater, chose the school colors and mascot, chartered all the clubs and published the first edition of the annual Rendezvous. A large number of these graduates remained in Gardendale and have made a big contribution to the development of our city. They plan to attend the homecoming game on Oct. 3, then have a dinner and entertainment at the Exhibition Hall of the Gardendale Civic Center on Oct. 4. For information on this reunion, please contact Lynda (Boyd) Lyle at 631-0284 or Doris (Stack) Murrell at 631-6865.



Mount Olive



Concert

Sept. 6 Daystar Church International is hosting a free Christian concert Sept. 6, 6:30 p.m., featuring Inside/Out. Concessions will be available. The church is on Shady Grove Road off of Mt. Olive Road. For more information, call 563-6605.



Donations for school

Now-Sept. 15 Superior Bank on Mt. Olive Road is collecting school supplies for Mt. Olive Elementary School from now until Sept. 15. K-5 supply lists are available at the bank, or drop off any supplies that the school can use. There is also a donation box to contribute cash.



Free Child Care

There will be free child care in the Mt. Olive area for 3 and 4 year olds. The head start program is now enrolling for the summer. Regular full day childcare is offered. Call 608-1661.



Fultondale



Mother’s Day Out

Walker’s Chapel Baptist Church has Mother’s Day Out every Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information please call Sylvia Norton at 841-8426.



Morris



Mother’s Day Out

Enon Baptist Church’s Mother Day Out program will offer childcare for 6 weeks to 4-years-old on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. We follow the Jefferson County School system calendar, so we are out during all of their breaks. For more information call 647-9614.



Warrior



Registration

Just Little People preschool is now taking enrollment for K-3, K-4 and K-5 classes. Please call 647-8983 for more information.



Other Communities



Meeting

Sept. 6 The Birmingham chapter of the American Rosie the Riveter Association will host a meeting on Sept. 6 at 11 a.m. at Dale’s Southern Grill in Vestavia Hills. For additional information contact Doris Adamson at 871-8833.



Bake/Yard Sale

Sept. 6 First Baptist Church of Trafford will be holding our annual bake and yard sale Sept. 6, from 8 – 2. We will offer our famous homemade fried apple pies, cakes, hotdogs, and sausage biscuits for sale. We will also have many yard sale items, including household items and clothing. For more information, call 647-7177.



Reunion

Sept. 13 Hayden High School will hold an alumni reunion on Sept. 13 at Hayden High School at 1 p.m. for all former students. For more information, call 647-3338.



Churches of the Nazarene

Sept. 13 The Birmingham Zone Churches of the Nazarene will hold a combined celebration service Sept. 13 at Birmingham First Church of the Nazarene. In addition to this combined celebration each Nazarene church around the world will be celebrating on Oct. 5. For more information call 790-5180.



Festival

Oct. 9-11 The 2008 Saint George Middle Eastern Food Festival will be Oct. 9, 10 and 11. Please mark your calendars. More information to come.



Submissions to the community calendar will include only: What the event is; the time and date; location; and a contact name and phone number. No exceptions. All submissions must be emailed to daniellet@njeffersonnews.com; mailed to P.O. Box 849, Gardendale, AL, 35071; brought to our office at 1110 Main Street; or faxed to 631–9902 before 4 p.m. on Friday in order to run in the next Wednesday edition, space permitting.