This is the month to enjoy Veterans Day events, holiday-themed gatherings and other family-oriented happenings in Shelby County.

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Spain Park High School Veterans Concert

Nov. 6

6 p.m.

SPHS Theater

The Spain Park High School Band is presenting a free concert celebrating the community’s veterans. The program will include performances by the Symphonic Winds, the pop a cappella ensemble “Silver Lining” and the Howling Made Smith Detachment of the Marine Corps League. All veterans will be recognized, and SPHS will host a reception immediately after the concert, where the “Shades of Blue” jazz band will provide further musical entertainment.

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Holiday Wine, Cheese & Dessert Pairing

Nov. 9

6:30- 9 p.m.

Cat-n-Bird Winery, Chelsea

Relax under the stars before the holiday chaos begins. Enjoy seven different wines paired with complementing cheeses and desserts while cozied up by fire pits and soaking in smooth live acoustic music from Mark & Ben. Seating is limited.

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The Music of Patsy Cline

Nov. 11

2-4 p.m.

Shelby County Arts Council, Columbiana

This will be an evening of classic country music as innovated by the one and only Patsy Cline. The show will feature the Sassy Brown Band featuring Glenn Butts on guitar and Lauren Brown on vocals, along with special guests Rose Colored Glasses. Tickets are $20.

WHAT TO DO IN SHELBY COUNTY

Nov. 2
Birmingham Bulls vs. Evansville Thunderbolts
Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena
7:30 p.m.

Nov. 3
Cahaba Cycles Mountain Biking 101
Oak Mountain State Park
10 a.m.

Nov. 3
Oak Mountain BMX Local Race
Oak Mountain BMX Track
12 p.m.

Nov. 3
Captain Kudzu (Solo)
Shelby County Arts Council
7 p.m.

Nov. 4
Out of the Darkness Alabama Walk
Veterans Park – Valleydale
2:30-4 p.m.

Nov. 9
Veterans Day Ceremony
Thompson High School
8:30 a.m.

Nov. 10
Cahaba Cycles Mountain Biking 101
Oak Mountain State Park
10 a.m.

Nov. 11
Veterans Day at the American Village
Montevallo
2 p.m.

Nov. 13
Yoga and Wine
Cat-n-Bird Winery
6 p.m.

Nov. 14
Glow Ride by ValloCycle
Montevallo
6:30 p.m.

Nov. 15
Birmingham Bulls vs. Quad City Storm
Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena
7:30 p.m.

Nov. 17
Cahaba Cycles Mountain Biking 101
Oak Mountain State Park
10 a.m.

Nov. 17
Oak Mountain BMX Local Race
Oak Mountain BMX Track
12 p.m.

Nov. 21
Birmingham Bulls vs. Evansville Thunderbolts
Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena
7:30 p.m.

Nov. 23
Birmingham Bulls vs. Macon Mayhem
Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena
7:30 p.m.

Nov. 24
Cahaba Cycles Mountain Biking 101
Oak Mountain State Park
10 a.m.

AROUND TOWN

Nov. 1
Joe Carnaggio – Playing on the Plaza
Hoover Public Library
7 p.m.

Nov. 2
Hoover High School Football vs. IMG
Hoover Metropolitan Stadium
7 p.m.

Nov. 2
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Pepper Place

Nov. 3
BTC Vulcan Run 10K

Nov. 3
Sunday NovelTea
Hoover Public Library
3 p.m.

Nov. 3+4
Moss Rock Festival
The Preserve, Hoover
Nov. 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Nov. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Nov. 4-11
Veterans Week Celebration
Hoover Public Library
Times Vary

Nov. 5
Practical Parenting
Hoover Public Library
6:30 p.m.

Nov. 5
Aldridge Gardens Veterans Celebration
Aldridge Gardens
9:30 a.m.

Nov. 6
Full STEAM Ahead: Rainbow Science
Hoover Public Library
4 p.m.

Nov. 8
ExploraStory
Hoover Public Library
10:30 a.m.

Nov. 9
Mice Are Nice
Hoover Public Library
11 a.m.

Nov. 10
Ralph Wrecks the Library
Hoover Public Library
10:30 a.m.

Nov. 10
Turkey Trot for Hunger 5K Run/Walk
Chelsea Recreational Park

Nov. 10+11
Alabama Designer Craftsmen Fine Craft Show
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Nov. 11
National Veterans Day Parade
Downtown Birmingham

Nov. 13
Mother Goose
Hoover Public Library
9:30 a.m.

Nov. 13
The Price Is Right Live – Stage Show
BJCC
6 p.m.

Nov. 14
Homeschool Hub
Hoover Public Library
2 p.m.

Nov. 15
Wizarding World of Harry Potter Trivia Night
Hoover Public Library
7 p.m.

Nov. 17
Veterans Event
Hoover Public Library
1 p.m.

Nov. 18
Magic City Half Marathon
Regions Field
8 a.m.

Nov. 19
Together with Twos
Hoover Public Library
9:30 a.m.

Nov. 20
Teen Movie Night Out
Hoover Public Library
4 p.m.

Nov. 21
Craft Cornucopia
Hoover Public Library
10:30 a.m.

Nov. 25
Pen & Paper RPG Society
Hoover Public Library
1:30 p.m.

Nov. 25
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker
BJCC
3 p.m.

Nov. 26
Helping Hands
Hoover Public Library
3 p.m.

Nov. 27
French Conversation Club
Hoover Public Library
7 p.m.

Nov. 28
Story Sprouts
Hoover Public Library
9:30 a.m.

Nov. 29
Sensory Storytime: Bears!
Hoover Public Library
1:30 p.m.

Nov. 29
Christmas Tree Lighting
Hoover City Hall
5 p.m.

Nov. 29
Steve Martin & Martin Short
BJCC
6:30 p.m.

Nov. 30
Movers & Shakers – Kooky Cookies
Hoover Public Library
11 a.m.

Nov. 30-Dec. 16
Holiday Spectacular 2018
Red Mountain Theatre Company and RTMC Cabaret Theatre