January Happenings in Shelby County

Ring in the new year by taking a dip in cold water for a good cause, hiking to the top of a mountain to watch the sun rise, learning a new fitness technique or attending another local event. We have all the details of what’s going on when right here.

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First Day Pre-Sunrise Hike to King’s Chair

Jan. 1

5:20-8:20 a.m.

Oak Mountain State Park

Be the first to watch the sun rise on the first day of 2019 on what’s considered one of the most scenic places in Birmingham. Participants should meet at the North Trail Head at 5 a.m. After a quick introduction, OMSP’s Naturalist will lead the advanced-level hike at 5:20 a.m. The first part of the trek is in the dark, so bring a headlamp or flashlight.

Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Alabama

Jan. 19

9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Oak Mountain State Park

Come on in, the water’s … cold! Show your support for the 15,000 athletes of Special Olympics Alabama by taking the Pelham Polar Plunge. Come dressed in costume for a chance to win bragging rights and prizes. Registration starts at 9 a.m., the costume contest is at 10 a.m. and the Polar Plunge will commence at 10:15 a.m. For more information or to register, visit pelhampolarplunge.eventbrite.com.

Simply Infused Wellness

Jan. 10

6 p.m.

Mt Laurel Library

Learn how to incorporate olive oil into your healthy new year’s resolutions. Registration is required. All you have to do is contact the Mt Laurel Library at 991-1660 or mtlaurel@shelbycounty-al.org for more information.

Nutrition and Fitness Talk

Jan. 16

1-2 p.m.

North Shelby Library

Robbie Lewis from Hoop for Fitness will visit the library’s Teen Homeschool Hangout to share how she turned her passion for nutrition and hooping into meaningful careers. Anyone in sixth-12^th grade is welcome to attend.

ACT Prep Camp

Jan. 19

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

University of Montevallo

Practice makes perfect, right? This camp is designed to equip high school sophomores, juniors and seniors with test-taking strategies for the ACT. The cost is $110 and includes lunch and a snack, a copy of the official ACT Test Prep book, a math review card and other goodies. The camp covers all ACT test subjects with in-class practice testing. Register at Montevallo.edu/partnerships.

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WHAT TO DO IN SHELBY COUNTY

Jan. 17
Mt Laurel Tween Slime Making
Mt Laurel Library
4 p.m.

Jan. 22
Tech Tuesdays: Cold
North Shelby Library
3:30 p.m.

Jan. 18
Birmingham Bulls versus Pensacola Ice Flyers
Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena
7:30 p.m.

Jan. 19
Birmingham Bulls versus Pensacola Ice Flyers
Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena
7 p.m.

Jan. 21
Birmingham Bulls versus Huntsville Havoc
Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena
1 p.m.

Jan. 22
Yoga and Wine
Cat-n-Bird Winery, Chelsea
6 p.m.

Jan. 25
Birmingham Bulls versus Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs
Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena
7:30 p.m.

Jan. 26
Birmingham Bulls versus Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs
Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena
7 p.m.

Jan. 30
Teen Tech: Oculus Rift
North Shelby Library
3:30 p.m.

AROUND TOWN

Jan. 18-20
Evita
BJCC Concert Hall

Jan. 18+19
Carmina Burana & The Rite of Spring
Alabama Symphony Orchestra
Alys Stephens Center

Jan. 24-Feb. 10
Million Dollar Quartet
Virginia Samford Theatre

Jan. 24-27
Birmingham Boat Show
BJCC

Jan. 26
The Mambo Kings
Presented by Alabama Symphony Orchestra’s Red Diamond SuperPOPS!
Samford University Wright Center

Jan. 26
Alabama Dance Festival feat. Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre
Alys Stephens Center