Whether you’re interested in perusing local artists’ works, playing cornhole for charity or honing your gardening skills, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for in Shelby County this month.

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Pottery Collective Gallery Exhibit

Aug. 5

Shelby County Arts Council

The SCAC’s annual exhibit showcasing the work of Pottery Collective members is back. The opening reception will be held Sunday, Aug. 5, from 1-4 p.m. at 104 Mildred Street. Additional hours are Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., during regular business hours. All artists participating in this exhibit began as students in the SCAC Pottery Program. All work is for sale and available for immediate pickup.

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Cornhole & Corndogs Charity Tournament

Aug. 4

Riverchase Country Club

The inaugural Cornhole & CornDOGS Charity Tournament benefitting the Shelby Humane Society will be held Aug. 4 from 2-7 p.m. at Riverchase Country Club. The event will feature live music, a 50/50 raffle, satellite bar, cash prize to the winner and more. Fees are: $40 for adults and $15 for juniors per team through July 31; and $50 for adults and $15 for juniors per team the day of the tournament. To register or for more information, visit Riverchasecc.com/corndog.

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Three on a String

Aug. 11

Shelby County Arts Council

The four men of this dynamic music group – Jerry Ryan, Bobby Horton, Brad Ryan and Andy Meginniss – have enjoyed 45 years of capturing audiences’ attention with their “good, clean, hilarious entertainment.” They’ll do so once again on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Shelby County Arts Council building in Columbiana. Tickets are $25 each.

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Shelby County Master Gardener Course

Aug. 15

Shelby County Extension Office

This course will be held from Aug. 15-Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Shelby County Extension Office, 56 Kelley Lane, Columbiana. Class limit is 25 people. For more information or an application, contact the Shelby County Extension Office at 669-6763 or Regional Agent Nelson Wynn at wynnnel@aces.edu or 438-3725.

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Friday Nights at the Cove

Aug. 17

Owl’s Cove Park

Families are invited to the park for an evening of music, mingling and fun. Admission is free. The last of three Friday Nights at the Cove features Jake Beaty. Bring a chair or picnic blanket, and pick up a to-go dinner from one of Montevallo’s Main Street restaurants to enjoy while you listen to music and mingle with your neighbors.

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Salvation Army 2018 Golf Tournament

Aug. 30

Ballantrae Golf Club

Golf for good! This tournament, presented by Alabaster Corps Advisory Council, will start at 1 p.m. The entry fee is $100. Sponsorships, donations and player participation will help raise funds to aid women, children and those in need in Shelby and Chilton counties with emergency food or utility assistance through Social Services programs. For more information, contact A/Captain Rufus McDowell at (205) 296-9531 or Frank Hawkins at (205) 365-2953.

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Summer Kids’ Flicks

Aug. 1

AmStar Cinemas

The final Summer Kids Flick at the Alabaster AmStar Cinemas will be held Aug. 1 at 10 a.m. The movie Sing will be playing. The cost is $4 plus tax and includes the movie, popcorn and a drink.

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Free Health Fair

Aug. 11

Alabaster City Hall

The city of Alabaster is teaming up with Brookwood Baptist Health and the Angel Warriors Foundation to hold a cost-free health fair on Saturday, Aug. 11, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Alabaster City Hall, which is located at 1953 Municipal Way. The event will also feature a kids’ area with bounce houses, crafts and a magician to keep children occupied while parents peruse the health fair.

WHAT TO DO IN SHELBY COUNTY

Aug. 1
Family Storytime with Mr. Mac
North Shelby Library
10:45-11:30 a.m.

Aug. 1
Tai Chi for Health
Albert L. Scott Library
10:30 a.m.

Aug. 2
Mt Laurel Book Club
Mt Laurel Library
7-9 p.m.

Aug. 3
Pelham City Schools Summer Day Camp
Pelham
7 a.m.-6 p.m. each day

Aug. 6
Ya Ya Yarners
Albert L. Scott Library
5:30 p.m.

Aug. 8
Family Storytime with Mr. Mac
North Shelby Library
10:45-11:30 a.m.

Aug. 8
LifeSouth Blood Drive
Pelham Public Library
10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Aug. 8
Tai Chi for Health
Albert L. Scott Library
10:30 a.m.

Aug. 11
Free Health Fair
Alabaster City Hall
10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Aug. 13
Book Signing with Kimberly Frolander
Pelham Public Library
6 p.m.

Aug. 15
Family Storytime with Mr. Mac
North Shelby Library
10:45-11:30 a.m.

Aug. 15
Teen Homeschool Art Club
North Shelby Library
2:30-3:30 p.m.

Aug. 16
Library Book Group
Albert L. Scott Library
7 p.m.

Aug. 16
NSL Book Club
North Shelby Library
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Aug. 18
Free Interview Classes
Pelham Public Library

Aug. 22
Family Storytime with Mr. Mac
North Shelby Library
10:45-11:30 a.m.

Aug. 22
Tai Chi for Health
Albert L. Scott Library
10:30 a.m.

Aug. 24
Alabaster Fourth Friday
Field behind Alabaster City Hall
5 p.m.

Aug. 25
Salesforce Saturday
Pelham Public Library
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Aug. 26
Gospel singing featuring The Southmen quartet
Camp Branch United Methodist Church
6 p.m.

Aug. 27
Ya Ya Yarners
Albert L. Scott Library
5:30 p.m.

Aug. 29
Family Storytime with Mr. Mac
North Shelby Library
10:45-11:30 a.m.

AROUND TOWN

Aug. 2
First Thursday Fiction Book Group
Hoover Public Library
10-11 a.m.

Aug. 2-6
Birmingham Barons vs. Mobile BayBears
Regions Field

Aug. 3-4
Secret Stages
Music Discovery Festival
Avondale

Aug. 5
Sunday NovelTea
Hoover Public Library
3-4 p.m.

Aug. 9
Live at the Lyric: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Lyric Theatre

Aug. 9
First Thursday Fiction Book Group
Hoover Public Library
10-11 a.m.

Aug. 10-19
Birmingham Restaurant Week

Aug. 11
Purl @ the Plaza
Hoover Public Library
1-5 p.m.

Aug. 12
Homeschool Artist Reception
Hoover Public Library
3-4 p.m.

Aug. 12
August Glue Gun Gang: Pineapple Luminaries
Hoover Public Library
3-5 p.m.

Aug. 13
The Farthest – Voyager in Space – Documentary Screening
Hoover Public Library
2-4 p.m., 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Aug. 13
Helping Hands
Hoover Public Library
3-8:30 p.m.

Aug. 14
Wiz Khalifa & Rae Sreummurd
Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

Aug. 14-18
Birmingham Barons vs. Tennessee Smokies
Regions Field

Aug. 14
August Glue Gun Gang: Pineapple Luminaries
Hoover Public Library
6:30-8:30 p.m.

Aug. 16
August Glue Gun Gang: Pineapple Luminaries
Hoover Public Library
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Aug. 16
The Wonderful World of Disney Trivia Night
Hoover Public Library
7-8:30 p.m.

Aug. 17
After Hours @ the Plaza: Library Bingo
Hoover Public Library
7-9 p.m.

Aug. 18
Insatiable Readers: Books About Books
Hoover Public Library
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Aug. 23
Nighttime Nonfiction Book Group
Hoover Public Library
7-8 p.m.

Aug. 23
Sally Barris & the Birmingham Boys
Hoover Public Library
7-8:30 p.m.

Aug. 20-26
Sidewalk Film Festival
Downtown Birmingham

Aug. 24-26
Rick & Bubba Outdoor Expo
BJCC Exhibition Halls

Aug. 24-28
Birmingham Barons vs. Jackson Generals
Regions Field

Aug. 25
Write Club
Hoover Public Library
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Aug. 26
Pen & Paper RPG Society
Hoover Public Library
1:30-5:30 p.m.

Aug. 27
Monday at the Movies – You’ve Got Mail
Hoover Public Library
2-4:30 p.m., 6:30-9 p.m.

Aug. 31
Lynyrd Skynyrd: Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour
Oak Mountain Amphitheatre