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New TOPSoccer Program Organizing

Community Contact: 205-562-3220. Description: An info meeting on building a TOPSoccer program will be held on Feb. 7 at 2pm in the PARA Building’s 2nd floor conference room, located at 614 Greensboro Ave. in Tuscaloosa. This is a community-based program designed to meet player development needs of children and young adults with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. Meeting is open to potential coaches, volunteers, parents, players and supporters. For more info, visit http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/programs/TOPSoccer.asp, http://www.cook-imaging.com/… Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. PARA Building, 2nd FL 614 Greensboro Ave. Tuscaloosa.

"The Estate Planning Essentials"

Community This is a Free estate planning workshop presented by local attorney Steve Wiggins. A crash course in estate planning and asset protection, designed to educate you about the most common threats to your life savings, such as nursing home poverty, estate and gift taxation, and probate. Discussion will also include living wills, healthcare proxies, and powers of attorney. Seating is limited to the first 20 participants, so registration is required. To register, call Ann Smith at 345-6789, or register online at http://www.AlabamaEstateLaw.com. Sponsored By: Alabama Estate Law at Hubbard, Wiggins, McIlwain, & Brakefield. Cost: FREE. Age Range: Adults. Contact Phone: 205-345-6789. Contact Email: kellis@alabamaestatelaw.com. Contact: Ann Smith at asmith@hubbardfirm.com. Description: This is a Free estate planning workshop presented by local attorney Steve Wiggins. A crash course in estate planning and asset protection, designed to educate you about the most common threats to your life savings, such as nursing home poverty, estate and gift taxation, and probate. Discussion will also include living wills, healthcare proxies, and powers of attorney. Seating is limited to the first 20 participants, so registration is required. To register, call Ann Smith at 345-6789, or register online at… Thursday, February 9, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. The Tuscaloosa Public Library Rotary Room.

Contra Dance with Waxwing

Community (Tuscaloosa, Al) The University of Alabama’s Creative Campus, Natural History Museum, and Residence Hall Association are pleased to present a College Night Contra Dance at Smith Hall featuring the band Waxwing with caller Seth Tepfer on Friday, February 10, 2012 from 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm. The event is free and open to the public and additionally sponsored by New College and the Blount Undergraduate Initiative. For more information call 205-348-7884 or visit www.creativecampus.ua.edu. Contradance is a form of music and dance that involves a caller, and blends traditional styles with new twists, drawing new audiences. The four-piece band, Waxwing, that will be playing for the event is led by Robin Behn, an English professor in the MFA in creative writing program here at the university. New contra dancers will have an opportunity to be taught how to contra dance by gentle, encouraging, skillful master-caller Seth Tepfer who will have them all up and dancing very simple contra dances to Waxwing in a matter of m… Sponsored By: Creative Campus. Cost: FREE and open to the public. Age Range: All Ages. Contact Phone: 205-348-7884. Contact Email: alexis.clark@ua.edu. Contact: Alexis Clark. Description: UA's Creative Campus will present a FREE Contra Dance for the community featuring the band Waxwing and caller Seth Tepfer at Smith Hall on Friday, February 10, 2012 from 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm. Friday, February 10, 2012, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM. Smith Hall - Museum of Natural History. For more info visit www.uacreativecampus.org.

Great Tuscaloosa Chili Cookoff

Community Presenter: Exchange Club of Tuscaloosa. Member Price: $10. Contact: Candice Burge. Contact Phone: 205-343-0512. Description: Exchange Club of Tuscaloosa will host its 6th Annual Great Tuscaloosa Chili Cookoff on Sat. Feb. 11 at the Bryant Conference Center from 11am to 2pm. Champs will win $500; 2nd place gets $300, 3rd place, $200. Registration fee to enter a cook team is $50. Each team member receives a Chili Cookoff apron. Awards are also given for the people’s choice, best booth decoration, best team costumes, and best showmanship. Event includes children’s activities, live entertainment, soda and beer, apron sales, and… Online Registration: http://www.tuscaloosachilicookoff.com. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Bryant Conference Center UA Campus Tuscaloosa.

Executive Committee Meeting

Chamber Contact: Stacey Gann. Contact Email: stacey@tuscaloosachamber.com. Contact Phone: 205-391-0559. Description: Executive Committee Meetings. Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Chamber of Commerce 2200 Univeristy Blvd Tuscaloosa.

Northport Advisory Council Meeting

Chamber Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:00 PM. Wintzell's Oyster House, Northport.

Let's Fall in Love! TSO Valentine Pops Concert

Community Sponsored By: Hudson-Poole Fine Jewelers, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney (WHMZ Group), SM Agency. Cost: $20, $30, $40, some discounts available. Age Range: Adults. Contact: Elizabeth McGuire. Description: February 13, 2012 “Let’s Fall in Love!” Valentine’s Pops Concert Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra Moody Hall, Frank Moody Music Building 7:00 p.m. $20-$40, student discounts are available BUY NOW: http://tsoonline.org/concerts-and-tickets/ (205) 752-5515 http://tsoonline.org/ Let’s Fall in Love! Valentine’s Pops Concert February 13, 2012, 7:00 p.m. A Romantic Evening of Song featuring Paul Houghtaling and the UA Opera Theatre, including selections from “Kiss Me Kate” “Oaklahoma!” “Girl Crazy”… Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Moody Hall (UA Campus). For more info visit tsoonline.org.

Monday Night Dancing

Community Dance to the Oldies and Country music of the Black Warrior River Band while supporting the veterans and community programs of the American Legion in a smoke and alcohol free environment. Sponsored By: American Legion Post 208. Cost: $4.00 per person. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Herb Champion. Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM. FOCUS on Senior Citizens 1920 6th Street Tuscaloosa, AL.

Art with Friends

Community A monthly event to gather with friends and enjoy the art of the Tuscaloosa Musuem of Art; Home of the Westervelt Collection. Sponsored By: Tuscaloosa Museum of Art. Cost: Free. Age Range: All Ages. Contact Phone: 205-562-5296. Contact Email: whawkins@westervelt.com. Contact: William Hawkins. Description: "Art with Friends" A monthly event to gather with friends and enjoy the art of the Tuscaloosa Musuem of Art; Home of the Westervelt Collection. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. 1400 Jack Warner Parkway NE Tuscaloosa, AL 35404.

Ribbon Cutting - Bailey's Tiger Rock Martial Arts

Chamber Contact Phone: 205-759-4711. Description: Grand Reopening. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 13th Street Tuscaloosa.

Noises Off

Community Cost: Pay What You Can. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Cassidy Evans. Ticket Web Link: www.theatretusc.com. Ticket Phone: 205-391-2277. Thursday, February 16, 2012, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM. Bean Brown Theatre.

Southeast Junior Golf Tour

Community Sponsored By: Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sport Commission. Age Range: All Ages. Contact Phone: 800-538-8696. Contact Email: jwhite@visittuscaloosa.com. Contact: Jessika White. Description: Golf tournament. Friday, February 17, 2012 – Sunday, February 19, 2012. Ol Colony. For more info visit visittuscaloosa.com.

YP(t) Speed Networking Event

Chamber Contact: Kimberly King (kking@cspwal.com). Contact Email: bnixon@tannerguin.com. Contact Phone: 2056330236. Description: Bring your business cards and join YP(t) as it hosts its first speed networking event of 2012! Friday, February 17, 2012, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM. Indian Hills Country Club.

Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening - R & R Cigars

Chamber Contact Phone: 205-722-2741. Description: Ribbon Cutting. Friday, February 17, 2012, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. 2720 Uniiversity Blvd. Tuscaloosa.

Alabama Slammer Disc Golf Tournament

Community Description: Disc Golf Tournament. Friday, February 17, 2012, 6:00 PM – Sunday, February 19, 2012, 6:00 PM. Bower's Park.

Theatre Tuscaloosa Presents: Noises Off

Community If laughter is the best medicine the Noises Off is a double-dose! This side-splitting farce gives audiences a glimpse behind the curtain as a cast of eccentric actors attempts to put on a play called Nothing-On – in which nothing goes right. Flubbed lines, missed cues, and wardrobe malfunctions are just the beginning as this winning comedy reveals what can happen onstage when things go wrong offstage. Thurs - Sat at 7:30pm Sun & Wed at 2:00pm. Cost: Adult - $17, Senior - $15, Military - $15, Group - $12, Student/Child - $12. Age Range: All Ages. Contact Email: tracy@tuscaloosachamber.com. Ticket Web Link: www.theatretusc.om. Ticket Phone: 205-391-2277. Friday, February 17, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Bean-Brown Theatre at Shelton State 9500 Old Greensboro Rd Tuscaloosa, AL 35405.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Run 5K walk/run

Community 7 am Registration, 8 am Start. Sponsored By: Big Brothers Big Sisters. Cost: $20. Age Range: All Ages. Contact Phone: 205-758-5734. Contact Email: bbbs@bbbswestal.org. Contact: 205-758-5734. Description: Big River Little Run 5K walk/run at the River Walk on Jack Warner Parkway. $20 registration fee. 7 am registration, 8 am race start and 9 am One Mile Fun Run. 205-758-5734 for more information. Saturday, February 18, 2012, 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM. UA Student Rec. Center Tuscaloosa, AL 35401.

A Hands-On Night at the Museum of Natural History (Including a Graduate Student “Show-and-Tell” Fair)

Community Sponsored By: Graduate Parent Support, GSA, Natural History Museum. Cost: Free. Age Range: Families. Contact: Cori Perdue. Contact Email: gps@bama.ua.edu. Contact Phone: 205-348-8711. Description: A Hands-On Night at the Museum of Natural History (Including a Graduate Student “Show-and-Tell” Fair) Location: UA’s Museum of Natural History (just off the quad in Smith Hall) Free Admission! Free Food and Drinks! Scavenger Hunt and Prizes! Come and enjoy a fun evening out with the family! Enjoy wonderful museum exhibits, a family scavenger hunt, a graduate student show and tell fair featuring chemistry and physics experiments to music and theater performances. (Just think of all the gre… Saturday, February 18, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. UA’s Museum of Natural History (just off the quad in Smith Hall). For more info visit www.gps.ua.edu.

Theatre Tuscaloosa Presents: Noises Off

Community If laughter is the best medicine the Noises Off is a double-dose! This side-splitting farce gives audiences a glimpse behind the curtain as a cast of eccentric actors attempts to put on a play called Nothing-On – in which nothing goes right. Flubbed lines, missed cues, and wardrobe malfunctions are just the beginning as this winning comedy reveals what can happen onstage when things go wrong offstage. Thurs - Sat at 7:30pm Sun & Wed at 2:00pm. Cost: Adult - $17, Senior - $15, Military - $15, Group - $12, Student/Child - $12. Age Range: All Ages. Contact Email: tracy@tuscaloosachamber.com. Ticket Web Link: www.theatretusc.om. Ticket Phone: 205-391-2277. Saturday, February 18, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Bean-Brown Theatre at Shelton State 9500 Old Greensboro Rd Tuscaloosa, AL 35405.

Theatre Tuscaloosa Presents: Noises Off

Community If laughter is the best medicine the Noises Off is a double-dose! This side-splitting farce gives audiences a glimpse behind the curtain as a cast of eccentric actors attempts to put on a play called Nothing-On – in which nothing goes right. Flubbed lines, missed cues, and wardrobe malfunctions are just the beginning as this winning comedy reveals what can happen onstage when things go wrong offstage. Thurs - Sat at 7:30pm Sun & Wed at 2:00pm. Cost: Adult - $17, Senior - $15, Military - $15, Group - $12, Student/Child - $12. Age Range: All Ages. Contact Email: tracy@tuscaloosachamber.com. Ticket Web Link: www.theatretusc.om. Ticket Phone: 205-391-2277. Sunday, February 19, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Bean-Brown Theatre at Shelton State 9500 Old Greensboro Rd Tuscaloosa, AL 35405.

Chamber Office Closed - Presidents Day

Chamber Description: Presidents Day. Monday, February 20, 2012, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Monday Night Dancing

Community Dance to the Oldies and Country music of the Black Warrior River Band while supporting the veterans and community programs of the American Legion in a smoke and alcohol free environment. Sponsored By: American Legion Post 208. Cost: $4.00 per person. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Herb Champion. Monday, February 20, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM. FOCUS on Senior Citizens 1920 6th Street Tuscaloosa, AL.

Chamber Connect After Hours - Jalapenos Mexican Grill

Chamber Contact: Lowanda James. Contact Email: lowanda@tuscaloosachamber.com. Contact Phone: 205-758-7588. Description: Chamber Networking Event. Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. 1845 New Watermelon Rd. (Northriver) Tuscaloosa, AL 35406.

American Legion Post 208 Monthly Meeting

Community Sponsored By: American Legion Northport Post 208. Cost: $34.00 per year. Age Range: Adults. Contact Email: tracy@tuscaloosachamber.com. Contact: Herb Champion. Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. St Mark United Methodist Church 1421 McFarland Blvd Northport.

Theatre Tuscaloosa Presents: Noises Off

Community If laughter is the best medicine the Noises Off is a double-dose! This side-splitting farce gives audiences a glimpse behind the curtain as a cast of eccentric actors attempts to put on a play called Nothing-On – in which nothing goes right. Flubbed lines, missed cues, and wardrobe malfunctions are just the beginning as this winning comedy reveals what can happen onstage when things go wrong offstage. Thurs - Sat at 7:30pm Sun & Wed at 2:00pm. Cost: Adult - $17, Senior - $15, Military - $15, Group - $12, Student/Child - $12. Age Range: All Ages. Contact Email: tracy@tuscaloosachamber.com. Ticket Web Link: www.theatretusc.om. Ticket Phone: 205-391-2277. Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Bean-Brown Theatre at Shelton State 9500 Old Greensboro Rd Tuscaloosa, AL 35405.

Board of Director's

Chamber Contact: Stacey Gann. Contact Email: stacey@tuscaloosachamber.com. Contact Phone: 205-391-0559. Description: Chamber Board Meeting. Thursday, February 23, 2012, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM. Chamber of Commerce 2200 Univeristy Blvd Tuscaloosa.

Junior League of Tuscaloosa and McAlister's Fundraising Night

Community Cost: Menu items as priced. Age Range: All Ages. Description: Join ladies from the Junior League of Tuscaloosa at McAlister's for dinner and support the mission of improving our local community. A portion of the night's proceeds will benefit JLT projects. The Junior Leage of Tuscaloosa is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving the communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Thursday, February 23, 2012, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. McAlister's, 15th Street.

Patriot Softball Classic

Community Description: Softball game, 50+ teams. Thursday, February 23, 2012, 6:00 PM – Saturday, February 25, 2012, 6:00 PM. Hillcrest, Sokol, SSCC.

Theatre Tuscaloosa Presents: Noises Off

Community If laughter is the best medicine the Noises Off is a double-dose! This side-splitting farce gives audiences a glimpse behind the curtain as a cast of eccentric actors attempts to put on a play called Nothing-On – in which nothing goes right. Flubbed lines, missed cues, and wardrobe malfunctions are just the beginning as this winning comedy reveals what can happen onstage when things go wrong offstage. Thurs - Sat at 7:30pm Sun & Wed at 2:00pm. Cost: Adult - $17, Senior - $15, Military - $15, Group - $12, Student/Child - $12. Age Range: All Ages. Contact Email: tracy@tuscaloosachamber.com. Ticket Web Link: www.theatretusc.om. Ticket Phone: 205-391-2277. Thursday, February 23, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Bean-Brown Theatre at Shelton State 9500 Old Greensboro Rd Tuscaloosa, AL 35405.

Theatre Tuscaloosa Presents: Noises Off

Community If laughter is the best medicine the Noises Off is a double-dose! This side-splitting farce gives audiences a glimpse behind the curtain as a cast of eccentric actors attempts to put on a play called Nothing-On – in which nothing goes right. Flubbed lines, missed cues, and wardrobe malfunctions are just the beginning as this winning comedy reveals what can happen onstage when things go wrong offstage. Thurs - Sat at 7:30pm Sun & Wed at 2:00pm. Cost: Adult - $17, Senior - $15, Military - $15, Group - $12, Student/Child - $12. Age Range: All Ages. Contact Email: tracy@tuscaloosachamber.com. Ticket Web Link: www.theatretusc.om. Ticket Phone: 205-391-2277. Friday, February 24, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Bean-Brown Theatre at Shelton State 9500 Old Greensboro Rd Tuscaloosa, AL 35405.

The Kiwanis Club of Tuscaloosa Pancake Day

Community Pancakes, Sausage, Coffee Entertainment, Celebrity Chefs and fun for kids of all ages. Tickets $4.00 in advance and $5.00 at the door. Price - Low: 4.00. Price - High: 5.00. Age Range: All Ages. Ticket Phone: 205-507-9008. Contact: Jason McNeil. Saturday, February 25, 2012, 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Central High School Cafeteria 15th Street in Tuscaloosa.

“The Magic of Mozart” TSO Family Discovery Concert

Community Sponsored By: Alabama State Council on the Arts, The Caring Foundation of BCBS of AL, Alabama Power Foundation, Alabama ONE Credit Union, The James I. Harrison Foundation. Cost: $5 Children and students, $15 adults. Age Range: Families. Contact: Elizabeth McGuire. Description: February 25, 2012 “The Magic of Mozart” Family Discovery Concert Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra Moody Hall, Frank Moody Music Building 4:00 p.m. $5 (students and children) $15 adults BUY NOW: http://tsoonline.org/concerts-and-tickets/ (205) 752-5515 http://tsoonline.org/ This concert is casual and fun for the whole family. TSO Assistant Conductor Demondrae Thurman takes us on a journey through some of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s beloved works with help from some very special friends. All ages are wel… Saturday, February 25, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Moody Hall (UA Campus). For more info visit tsoonline.org.

UA Ultimate Women's Tournament

Community Description: UA Ultimate Women's Tournament. Saturday, February 25, 2012, 6:00 PM – Sunday, February 26, 2012, 6:00 PM. UA Outdoor Recreation Center.

Theatre Tuscaloosa Presents: Noises Off

Community If laughter is the best medicine the Noises Off is a double-dose! This side-splitting farce gives audiences a glimpse behind the curtain as a cast of eccentric actors attempts to put on a play called Nothing-On – in which nothing goes right. Flubbed lines, missed cues, and wardrobe malfunctions are just the beginning as this winning comedy reveals what can happen onstage when things go wrong offstage. Thurs - Sat at 7:30pm Sun & Wed at 2:00pm. Cost: Adult - $17, Senior - $15, Military - $15, Group - $12, Student/Child - $12. Age Range: All Ages. Contact Email: tracy@tuscaloosachamber.com. Ticket Web Link: www.theatretusc.om. Ticket Phone: 205-391-2277. Saturday, February 25, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Bean-Brown Theatre at Shelton State 9500 Old Greensboro Rd Tuscaloosa, AL 35405.

Theatre Tuscaloosa Presents: Noises Off

Community If laughter is the best medicine the Noises Off is a double-dose! This side-splitting farce gives audiences a glimpse behind the curtain as a cast of eccentric actors attempts to put on a play called Nothing-On – in which nothing goes right. Flubbed lines, missed cues, and wardrobe malfunctions are just the beginning as this winning comedy reveals what can happen onstage when things go wrong offstage. Thurs - Sat at 7:30pm Sun & Wed at 2:00pm. Cost: Adult - $17, Senior - $15, Military - $15, Group - $12, Student/Child - $12. Age Range: All Ages. Contact Email: tracy@tuscaloosachamber.com. Ticket Web Link: www.theatretusc.om. Ticket Phone: 205-391-2277. Sunday, February 26, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Bean-Brown Theatre at Shelton State 9500 Old Greensboro Rd Tuscaloosa, AL 35405.

Monday Night Dancing

Community Dance to the Oldies and Country music of the Black Warrior River Band while supporting the veterans and community programs of the American Legion in a smoke and alcohol free environment. Sponsored By: American Legion Post 208. Cost: $4.00 per person. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Herb Champion. Monday, February 27, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM. FOCUS on Senior Citizens 1920 6th Street Tuscaloosa, AL.

Living in the New Normal:Helping Children Thrive Through Good and Challenging Times

Community Sponsored By: Military Child Education Coalition. Cost: FREE- Funded by Office of the Secretary of Defense. Age Range: Adults. Contact: Amanda Hulsey. Description: I wanted to make you aware of an important (and free!) professional development training opportunity in support of the many military children in Tuscaloosa area schools. In fact, the Alabama Adjutant General's Family/Youth programs team specifically selected Tuscaloosa for this training based on the latest data on the numbers of military children in the area affected by deployments and redeployments. The Military Child Education Coalition's 'Living In the New Normal' (LINN) Institute will be cond… Thursday, March 1, 2012 – Friday, March 2, 2012. The McAbee Center 3801 Loop Road Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35405 (adjacent to the Tuscaloosa VA Hospital).

The Junior League of Tuscaloosa's 2012 Annual Thrift Sale

Community Come shop the Biggest Sale in Town! Friday, March 2, 9am-4pm Saturday, March 3, 8am-4pm Sunday, March 4, 1-3pm $5/stuff a sack. Sponsored By: Junior League of Tuscaloosa. Age Range: All Ages. Contact Phone: 3343322004. Contact Email: lbwedgworth@gmail.com. Contact: Laurie Beth Gilmore. Description: Thrift Sale. Friday, March 2, 2012, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Jerry Belk Activity Center 2101 Bowers Park Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35405.

The Junior League of Tuscaloosa's 2012 Annual Thrift Sale

Community Come shop the Biggest Sale in Town! Friday, March 2, 9am-4pm Saturday, March 3, 8am-4pm Sunday, March 4, 1-3pm $5/stuff a sack. Sponsored By: Junior League of Tuscaloosa. Age Range: All Ages. Contact Phone: 3343322004. Contact Email: lbwedgworth@gmail.com. Contact: Laurie Beth Gilmore. Description: Thrift Sale. Saturday, March 3, 2012, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Jerry Belk Activity Center 2101 Bowers Park Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35405.

Jazz Cafe

Community Sponsored By: Temple Emanuel. Cost: $25. Contact Phone: 205-310-4919. Contact Email: k.dewitt@comcast.net. Contact: Pam DeWitt 205-310-4919. Description: JAZZ CAFE- Saturday March 3rd at Temple Emanu El- 809 4th Avenue - 6:30pm. An evening of jazz music presented by the Voo Doo Saints.Dine on Emeril's Jambalaya and other yummy things. Bid on the Silent Auction with a delicious cup of coffee in hand. Cost is $25 per person which will include the meal, desert, silent auction and wonderful music. Saturday, March 3, 2012, 6:30 PM. Temple Emanu El 809 4th Avenue Tuscaloosa, AL. 35401.

ACCC Men and Women's Basketball Tour

Community Description: 24 Teams. Sunday, March 4, 2012 – Saturday, March 10, 2012. SSCC.

The Junior League of Tuscaloosa's 2012 Annual Thrift Sale

Community Come shop the Biggest Sale in Town! Friday, March 2, 9am-4pm Saturday, March 3, 8am-4pm Sunday, March 4, 1-3pm $5/stuff a sack. Sponsored By: Junior League of Tuscaloosa. Age Range: All Ages. Contact Phone: 3343322004. Contact Email: lbwedgworth@gmail.com. Contact: Laurie Beth Gilmore. Description: Thrift Sale. Sunday, March 4, 2012, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Jerry Belk Activity Center 2101 Bowers Park Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35405.

Monday Night Dancing

Community Dance to the Oldies and Country music of the Black Warrior River Band while supporting the veterans and community programs of the American Legion in a smoke and alcohol free environment. Sponsored By: American Legion Post 208. Cost: $4.00 per person. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Herb Champion. Monday, March 5, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM. FOCUS on Senior Citizens 1920 6th Street Tuscaloosa, AL.

Montgomery Drive-In

Community Contact: Stacey Gann. Contact Email: stacey@tuscaloosachamber.com. Contact Phone: 205-391-0559. Description: Chamber's annual trip to Montgomery to meet with legislators. Sponsored By: The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama. Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 11:30 AM – Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 5:00 PM. Montgomery, AL.

Moundville Knap-in: A Stone Toolmakers Meet

Community Description: Stone workers from around the country gather, demonstrating and teaching others how to make arrowheads, spear points, knives and other tools and weapons from rocks that break like glass. Friday, March 9, 2012 – Sunday, March 11, 2012. Moundville Archaeological Park.

Tuscaloosa Invitational AAU Basketball

Community Description: 55 Teams. Friday, March 9, 2012 – Sunday, March 11, 2012. UA Recreation Center.

Executive Committee Meeting

Chamber Contact: Stacey Gann. Contact Email: stacey@tuscaloosachamber.com. Contact Phone: 205-391-0559. Description: Executive Committee Meetings. Monday, March 12, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Chamber of Commerce 2200 Univeristy Blvd Tuscaloosa.

Monday Night Dancing

Community Dance to the Oldies and Country music of the Black Warrior River Band while supporting the veterans and community programs of the American Legion in a smoke and alcohol free environment. Sponsored By: American Legion Post 208. Cost: $4.00 per person. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Herb Champion. Monday, March 12, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM. FOCUS on Senior Citizens 1920 6th Street Tuscaloosa, AL.

Art with Friends

Community A monthly event to gather with friends and enjoy the art of the Tuscaloosa Musuem of Art; Home of the Westervelt Collection. Sponsored By: Tuscaloosa Museum of Art. Cost: Free. Age Range: All Ages. Contact Phone: 205-562-5296. Contact Email: whawkins@westervelt.com. Contact: William Hawkins. Description: "Art with Friends" A monthly event to gather with friends and enjoy the art of the Tuscaloosa Musuem of Art; Home of the Westervelt Collection. Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. 1400 Jack Warner Parkway NE Tuscaloosa, AL 35404.

K-9 Biathlon

Community Description: K-9 Biathlon. Friday, March 16, 2012 – Sunday, March 18, 2012. Water Oaks Farm.

Hospice of West Alabama's Annual 5K Run/Walk

Community Sponsored By: Hospice of West Alabama. Cost: $20. Age Range: All Ages. Contact Phone: 205-523-0101. Contact: Hospice of West Alabama. Description: 3rd Annual 5K Run/Walk. Saturday, March 17, 2012, 8:00 AM. Lake Lurleen State Park.

AAU Super Regional

Community Contact Mark Miller at (850)393-4119 or coach mark.miller@gmail.com. Description: Baseball Tournament. Saturday, March 17, 2012, 6:00 PM – Sunday, March 18, 2012, 6:00 PM. Munny Sokol Park.

American Legion Post 208 Monthly Meeting

Community Sponsored By: American Legion Northport Post 208. Cost: $34.00 per year. Age Range: Adults. Contact Email: tracy@tuscaloosachamber.com. Contact: Herb Champion. Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. St Mark United Methodist Church 1421 McFarland Blvd Northport.

Board of Director's

Chamber Contact: Stacey Gann. Contact Email: stacey@tuscaloosachamber.com. Contact Phone: 205-391-0559. Description: Chamber Board Meeting. Thursday, March 22, 2012, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM. Chamber of Commerce 2200 Univeristy Blvd Tuscaloosa.

Alabama State Gymnastics Meet

Community Description: Alabama State Gymnastics Meet. Friday, March 23, 2012 – Sunday, March 25, 2012. Belk Center.

Druid City Arts Festival

Community Description: Druid City Arts Festival in Tuscaloosa. Friday, March 23, 2012 – Sunday, March 25, 2012. Downtown Tuscaloosa.

Tour de Tuscaloosa

Community Description: Tour de Tuscaloosa. Friday, March 23, 2012 – Sunday, March 25, 2012. Downtown Tuscaloosa and Lake Lurleen.

Riptide March Madness Softball

Community Description: Softball. Saturday, March 24, 2012, 6:00 PM. Cottondale.

Death By Chocolate

Community All proceeds benefit Family Counseling Service. Sponsored By: Family Counseling Service. Cost: $100 Per Couple. Age Range: Adults. Contact Phone: 205-752-2504. Contact Email: pbrass@counselingservice.org. Contact: Family Counseling Service. Description: This is a fundraiser for Family Counseling Service. Thursday, March 29, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Home of Tommy and Amy Davis.

Blue Angels

Community Description: Blue Angels air show. Saturday, March 31, 2012 – Sunday, April 1, 2012. Tuscaloosa Airport.

Fusing Red Earth: Moundville Pottery Gathering and Expo

Community Cost: Public Exhibition Day--regular park admission. Age Range: All Ages. Description: Fusing Red Earth is a pottery gathering with a public exhibition day where potters display their works and demonstrate the art of pottery making. Outdoor firings, hands-on activities and artifact identification are other features of the public day. The exhibition day is part of a larger program consisting of symposiums, lectures and workshops. For more information on the four day program please call our office at 205-371-8732. Saturday, March 31, 2012. Moundville Archaeological Park.

UA/TTSC Bass Fishing Tour

Community Description: UA/TTSC Bass Fishing Tour. Thursday, April 5, 2012 – Sunday, April 8, 2012. Lake Tuscaloosa.

4th Annual Sky Lantern Festival

Community Sponsored By: Child Abuse Prevention Services of Tuscaloosa, Inc. Cost: No Charge for Admission. Age Range: Families. Contact Phone: (205) 758-1159. Contact Email: lphayes03@yahoo.com. Contact: LaShonda Hayes, Executive Director. Description: 4th Annual Sky Lantern Festival 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2012, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Jenkins Arena-Sokol Park.

Northport Advisory Council

Chamber Monday, April 9, 2012, 6:00 PM. Wintzell's Oyster House, Northport.

Chamber Connects After Hours - Wintzell's Oyster House Tuscaloosa

Chamber Description: Networking Event. Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. #1 Bridge Ave. Northport, AL 35476.

Art with Friends

Community A monthly event to gather with friends and enjoy the art of the Tuscaloosa Musuem of Art; Home of the Westervelt Collection. Sponsored By: Tuscaloosa Museum of Art. Cost: Free. Age Range: All Ages. Contact Phone: 205-562-5296. Contact Email: whawkins@westervelt.com. Contact: William Hawkins. Description: "Art with Friends" A monthly event to gather with friends and enjoy the art of the Tuscaloosa Musuem of Art; Home of the Westervelt Collection. Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. 1400 Jack Warner Parkway NE Tuscaloosa, AL 35404.

Theatre Tuscaloosa Presents: Smoke on the Mountain

Community THE SANDERS FAMILY SINGERS ARE BACK in the original story first performed in Tuscaloosa in 2005! Join Brother Mervin Oglethorpe as he welcomes Burl, Vera, Uncle Stanley, the twins Dennis and Denise, and sister June (who doesn’t sing-she signs) to the Mt. Pleasant Church revival. They’ll win your heart with lots of good ole, down home gospel favorites. Let the spirit move you as you clap, sing, and laugh along to one of our most requested shows ever! Thurs - Sat at 7:30pm Sun & Wed at 2:00pm. Cost: Adult - $22, Senior - $18, Military - $18, Group - $16, Student/Child - $14. Age Range: All Ages. Contact Email: tracy@tuscaloosachamber.com. Ticket Web Link: www.theatretusc.om. Ticket Phone: 205-391-2277. Friday, April 13, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Bean-Brown Theatre at Shelton State 9500 Old Greensboro Rd Tuscaloosa, AL 35405.

UA "A Day Game"

Community Description: A Day Football Game. Saturday, April 14, 2012. Bryant Denny Stadium.

Theatre Tuscaloosa Presents: Smoke on the Mountain

Community THE SANDERS FAMILY SINGERS ARE BACK in the original story first performed in Tuscaloosa in 2005! Join Brother Mervin Oglethorpe as he welcomes Burl, Vera, Uncle Stanley, the twins Dennis and Denise, and sister June (who doesn’t sing-she signs) to the Mt. Pleasant Church revival. They’ll win your heart with lots of good ole, down home gospel favorites. Let the spirit move you as you clap, sing, and laugh along to one of our most requested shows ever! Thurs - Sat at 7:30pm Sun & Wed at 2:00pm. Cost: Adult - $22, Senior - $18, Military - $18, Group - $16, Student/Child - $14. Age Range: All Ages. Contact Email: tracy@tuscaloosachamber.com. Ticket Web Link: www.theatretusc.om. Ticket Phone: 205-391-2277. Saturday, April 14, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Bean-Brown Theatre at Shelton State 9500 Old Greensboro Rd Tuscaloosa, AL 35405.

Sheep to Shawl

Community Kentuck invites the community to the Kentuck Courtyard for free demonstrations of historic fiber techniques such as shearing a sheep, carding the fleece, and weaving an original shawl by the West Alabama Fiber Guild. Cost: Free. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Valerie Piette. Description: Kentuck invites the community to the Kentuck Courtyard for free demonstrations of historic fiber techniques such as shearing a sheep, carding the fleece, and weaving an original shawl by the West Alabama Fiber Guild. Saturday, April 14, 2012, 10:00 PM – Sunday, April 15, 2012, 4:00 AM. Kentuck Courtyard 503 Main Avenue Northport, AL 35476.

Theatre Tuscaloosa Presents: Smoke on the Mountain

Community THE SANDERS FAMILY SINGERS ARE BACK in the original story first performed in Tuscaloosa in 2005! Join Brother Mervin Oglethorpe as he welcomes Burl, Vera, Uncle Stanley, the twins Dennis and Denise, and sister June (who doesn’t sing-she signs) to the Mt. Pleasant Church revival. They’ll win your heart with lots of good ole, down home gospel favorites. Let the spirit move you as you clap, sing, and laugh along to one of our most requested shows ever! Thurs - Sat at 7:30pm Sun & Wed at 2:00pm. Cost: Adult - $22, Senior - $18, Military - $18, Group - $16, Student/Child - $14. Age Range: All Ages. Contact Email: tracy@tuscaloosachamber.com. Ticket Web Link: www.theatretusc.om. Ticket Phone: 205-391-2277. Sunday, April 15, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Bean-Brown Theatre at Shelton State 9500 Old Greensboro Rd Tuscaloosa, AL 35405.

Executive Committee Meeting

Chamber Contact: Stacey Gann. Contact Email: stacey@tuscaloosachamber.com. Contact Phone: 205-391-0559. Description: Executive Committee Meetings. Monday, April 16, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Chamber of Commerce 2200 Univeristy Blvd Tuscaloosa.

American Legion Post 208 Monthly Meeting

Community Sponsored By: American Legion Northport Post 208. Cost: $34.00 per year. Age Range: Adults. Contact Email: tracy@tuscaloosachamber.com. Contact: Herb Champion. Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. St Mark United Methodist Church 1421 McFarland Blvd Northport.

Theatre Tuscaloosa Presents: Smoke on the Mountain

Community THE SANDERS FAMILY SINGERS ARE BACK in the original story first performed in Tuscaloosa in 2005! Join Brother Mervin Oglethorpe as he welcomes Burl, Vera, Uncle Stanley, the twins Dennis and Denise, and sister June (who doesn’t sing-she signs) to the Mt. Pleasant Church revival. They’ll win your heart with lots of good ole, down home gospel favorites. Let the spirit move you as you clap, sing, and laugh along to one of our most requested shows ever! Thurs - Sat at 7:30pm Sun & Wed at 2:00pm. Cost: Adult - $22, Senior - $18, Military - $18, Group - $16, Student/Child - $14. Age Range: All Ages. Contact Email: tracy@tuscaloosachamber.com. Ticket Web Link: www.theatretusc.om. Ticket Phone: 205-391-2277. Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Bean-Brown Theatre at Shelton State 9500 Old Greensboro Rd Tuscaloosa, AL 35405.

Theatre Tuscaloosa Presents: Smoke on the Mountain

Community THE SANDERS FAMILY SINGERS ARE BACK in the original story first performed in Tuscaloosa in 2005! Join Brother Mervin Oglethorpe as he welcomes Burl, Vera, Uncle Stanley, the twins Dennis and Denise, and sister June (who doesn’t sing-she signs) to the Mt. Pleasant Church revival. They’ll win your heart with lots of good ole, down home gospel favorites. Let the spirit move you as you clap, sing, and laugh along to one of our most requested shows ever! Thurs - Sat at 7:30pm Sun & Wed at 2:00pm. Cost: Adult - $22, Senior - $18, Military - $18, Group - $16, Student/Child - $14. Age Range: All Ages. Contact Email: tracy@tuscaloosachamber.com. Ticket Web Link: www.theatretusc.om. Ticket Phone: 205-391-2277. Thursday, April 19, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Bean-Brown Theatre at Shelton State 9500 Old Greensboro Rd Tuscaloosa, AL 35405.

Relay for Life - American Cancer Society

Community Sponsored By: American Cancer Society. Cost: 0. Age Range: All Ages. Contact Phone: 2053422000. Contact Email: betsy.morrison@cancer.org. Contact: Betsy Morrison. Description: Relay for Life walk. Friday, April 20, 2012. Shelton State Community College. For more info visit main.acsevents.org.

USAT Triathlon Collegiate Championships

Community Description: 1300 Athletes. Friday, April 20, 2012 – Sunday, April 22, 2012. Downtown.

UA Rowing Regatta

Community Description: UA Rowing Regatta. Friday, April 20, 2012, 6:00 PM – Sunday, April 22, 2012, 6:00 PM. Black Warrior River.

Theatre Tuscaloosa Presents: Smoke on the Mountain

Community THE SANDERS FAMILY SINGERS ARE BACK in the original story first performed in Tuscaloosa in 2005! Join Brother Mervin Oglethorpe as he welcomes Burl, Vera, Uncle Stanley, the twins Dennis and Denise, and sister June (who doesn’t sing-she signs) to the Mt. Pleasant Church revival. They’ll win your heart with lots of good ole, down home gospel favorites. Let the spirit move you as you clap, sing, and laugh along to one of our most requested shows ever! Thurs - Sat at 7:30pm Sun & Wed at 2:00pm. Cost: Adult - $22, Senior - $18, Military - $18, Group - $16, Student/Child - $14. Age Range: All Ages. Contact Email: tracy@tuscaloosachamber.com. Ticket Web Link: www.theatretusc.om. Ticket Phone: 205-391-2277. Friday, April 20, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Bean-Brown Theatre at Shelton State 9500 Old Greensboro Rd Tuscaloosa, AL 35405.

Theatre Tuscaloosa Presents: Smoke on the Mountain

Community THE SANDERS FAMILY SINGERS ARE BACK in the original story first performed in Tuscaloosa in 2005! Join Brother Mervin Oglethorpe as he welcomes Burl, Vera, Uncle Stanley, the twins Dennis and Denise, and sister June (who doesn’t sing-she signs) to the Mt. Pleasant Church revival. They’ll win your heart with lots of good ole, down home gospel favorites. Let the spirit move you as you clap, sing, and laugh along to one of our most requested shows ever! Thurs - Sat at 7:30pm Sun & Wed at 2:00pm. Cost: Adult - $22, Senior - $18, Military - $18, Group - $16, Student/Child - $14. Age Range: All Ages. Contact Email: tracy@tuscaloosachamber.com. Ticket Web Link: www.theatretusc.om. Ticket Phone: 205-391-2277. Saturday, April 21, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Bean-Brown Theatre at Shelton State 9500 Old Greensboro Rd Tuscaloosa, AL 35405.

SCA Arts and Armor at Kentuck

Community The Kentuck Museum Association presents Arts and Armor: a SCA Medieval Arts Demo at the Kentuck Courtyard Saturday, April 21 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. There is no charge for admission. Join us for a day of activities as we explore some of the crafts and professions of the middle ages. Classes include costuming, weaving, ceramics, cooking and blacksmithing. Armored reenactment combat and live weapons demonstrations will also be featured. No charge for admission. Cost: Free. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Valerie Piette. Description: The Kentuck Museum Association presents Arts and Armor: a SCA Medieval Arts Demo at the Kentuck Courtyard Saturday, April 21 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. There is no charge for admission. Join us for a day of activities as we explore some of the crafts and professions of the middle ages. Classes include costuming, weaving, ceramics, cooking and blacksmithing. Armored reenactment combat and live weapons demonstrations will also be featured. No charge for admission. Saturday, April 21, 2012, 10:00 PM – Sunday, April 22, 2012, 4:00 AM. Kentuck Courtyard 503 Main Avenue Northport, AL 35476.

Theatre Tuscaloosa Presents: Smoke on the Mountain

Community THE SANDERS FAMILY SINGERS ARE BACK in the original story first performed in Tuscaloosa in 2005! Join Brother Mervin Oglethorpe as he welcomes Burl, Vera, Uncle Stanley, the twins Dennis and Denise, and sister June (who doesn’t sing-she signs) to the Mt. Pleasant Church revival. They’ll win your heart with lots of good ole, down home gospel favorites. Let the spirit move you as you clap, sing, and laugh along to one of our most requested shows ever! Thurs - Sat at 7:30pm Sun & Wed at 2:00pm. Cost: Adult - $22, Senior - $18, Military - $18, Group - $16, Student/Child - $14. Age Range: All Ages. Contact Email: tracy@tuscaloosachamber.com. Ticket Web Link: www.theatretusc.om. Ticket Phone: 205-391-2277. Sunday, April 22, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Bean-Brown Theatre at Shelton State 9500 Old Greensboro Rd Tuscaloosa, AL 35405.

Cheers 'n Chat

Community Sponsored By: Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra Guild. Cost: Free--$10 donation requested. Age Range: Adults. Contact: Elizabeth McGuire. Description: April 23, 2012 “Cheers ‘n Chat” Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra Guild Choral Opera Room, Frank Moody Music Building 6:00 p.m. Admission is free. Light food and drinks available. $10 Donation per person requested. (205) 752-5515 http://tsoonline.org/ Join us for Cheers ‘n Chat, featuring Joseph Landers, composer: http://www.montevallo.edu/music/FacultyPages/josephlander.shtm Join us for the concert afterwards. Tickets are $20-$40. BUY NOW: http://tsoonline.org/concerts-and-tickets/. Monday, April 23, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Moody Music Building (UA Campus), Choral Opera Room. For more info visit tsoonline.org.

“Ode to Joy” Tuscaloosa Remembers and Re-builds (TSO Concert)

Community Sponsored By: Alabama State Council on the Arts, Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa, Inc. Jim Walter Resources. Cost: $20, $30, $40 some discounts available. Age Range: Adults. Contact: Elizabeth McGuire. Description: April 23, 2012 “Ode to Joy” Tuscaloosa Remembers and Re-builds Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra Moody Hall, Frank Moody Music Building 7:00 p.m. $20-$40, student discounts are available BUY NOW: http://tsoonline.org/concerts-and-tickets/ (205) 752-5515 http://tsoonline.org/ Sinfonia de Requiem, Joseph Landers A World Premiere performance of a work commissioned to recognize the one-year anniversary of the devastating tornadoes of April 27, 2011 and our community’s efforts to rebuild a better Tuscal… Monday, April 23, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Moody Hall (UA Campus). For more info visit tsoonline.org.

Board of Director's

Chamber Contact: Stacey Gann. Contact Email: stacey@tuscaloosachamber.com. Contact Phone: 205-391-0559. Description: Chamber Board Meeting. Thursday, April 26, 2012, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM. Chamber of Commerce 2200 Univeristy Blvd Tuscaloosa.

Dragon Boat Races

Community Description: Dragon Boat Races. Friday, April 27, 2012 – Sunday, April 29, 2012. Black Warrior River.

Ultimate Regional Tour

Community Description: Ultimate Regional Tour. Friday, April 27, 2012 – Sunday, April 29, 2012. UA Recreation Complex.

Mayors Cup 5K

Community Description: 5K race. Saturday, April 28, 2012. Downtown.

6th Annual Mayor's Cup 5K Run/Walk

Community The Mayor's Cup 5K Run/Walk is a family friendly event with all proceeds benefiting Tuscaloosa Pre-K Initiative. Register now and be part of this worthy cause. Cost: $15.00 prior to March 31, 2012, $20.00 after March 31, 2012. Age Range: All Ages. Contact Phone: (205)248-5230. Contact Email: sbullard@tuscaloosa.com. Contact: Sedell Bullard, sbullard@tuscaloosa.com. Description: 6th Annual Mayor's Cup 5K Run/Walk, family friendly event with all proceeds benefiting Tuscaloosa Pre-K Initiative. Saturday, April 28, 2012, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Event starts and end downtown Tuscaloosa near City Hall.

Tour de Blue: Cycling For Prostate Cancer Awareness

Community Sponsored By: Urology Health Foundation, Birmingham Bicycle Company. Cost: $40.00. Contact: Sherry Wilson at swilson@urologyal.com or 205-445-0117. Description: Join us on the Tour de Blue bicycle ride and help promote prostate cancer awareness! The ride meanders through Jefferson, Shelby & St. Clair counties in Alabama. There are 3 ride options (60, 75, 100 miles) & full SAG support. Funds raised go to support the Urology Health Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides free prostate cancer screenings in Alabama, especially in underserved areas that are at highest risk. Online registration is available & cost includes event t-shirt. Follow the Tour de Bl… Saturday, April 28, 2012, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Birmingham Bicycle Company, 1105 Dunston Ave. Birmingham, AL 35213. For more info visit www.urologyhealthfoundation.org.

Tuscaloosa Walk MS

Community Sponsored By: National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Cost: Free. Age Range: All Ages. Contact Phone: 205-879-8546. Contact Email: Jennifer.Tillman@nmss.org. Contact: Jennifer Ely. Description: Tuscaloosa Walk MS will take place at Snow Hinton Park and will offer both a one mile and three mile route option for all participants. The celebration will continue in the park with refreshments, announcements, awards, and entertainment. Be sure to stick around, because we'll be giving away prizes for overall team spirit, top rookie team, team tent and best team T-Shirt. You can join as an individual, join a team, or create a new team and help to support the fight against MS. Each step you take will bring… Saturday, April 28, 2012, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Snow Hinton Park. For more info visit www.nationalmssociety.org.

Tuscaloosa's Dragon Boat Race - Junior League of Tuscaloosa

Community Ticket Phone: 2052927334. Saturday, April 28, 2012, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Manderson Landing, Tuscaloosa, AL.

Eagles' Wings 6th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament

Community Contact Eagles' Wings, Inc. to register for participation in this tournament. Sponsored By: Eagles' Wings, Inc. Cost: $1,000.00 Team of Four Players; $250.00 Individual Player. Age Range: Adults. Contact Phone: 205-345-5484. Contact Email: becky@eagleswingsoftuscaloosa.org. Contact: Becky Johnson, Executive Assistant. Description: Golf Tournament at Indian Hills Country Club. Thursday, May 3, 2012. Indian Hills Country Club 1650 McFarland Blvd. North Tuscaloosa, AL 35406.

Eagles' Wings 7th Annual Dinner & Auction

Community Contact Eagle's Wings to purchase tickets for this event or to donate items for the silent and/or live auction. Sponsored By: Eagles' Wings, Inc. Cost: $600 Table for 10; $500 Table for 8; $75 Individual Seat. Age Range: All Ages. Contact Phone: 205-345-5484. Contact Email: becky@eagleswingsoftuscaloosa.org. Contact: Becky Johnson, Executive Assistant. Description: Eagles' Wings, Inc. is a non-profit organization which provides day habilitation services for special needs adults 21 years and older. Friday, May 4, 2012, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Bryant Conference Center 240 Bryant Drive Tuscaloosa, AL.

UA Graduation

Community Description: College graduation. Saturday, May 5, 2012. UA Campus.

BBQ & Blue Jeans 2012

Community Join us for the 15th annual BBQ & Blue Jeans event at Water Oaks Farm! There will be great food, silent auction, and a diamond will be given away by Hudson-Poole Fine Jewelers. More details to come regarding theme and plans for the event. This is one night you don't want to miss! All proceeds go to the Help & Hope Patient Assistance Fund! Sponsored By: DCH Foundation, Inc. Cost: $40/individual and $70/couple. Age Range: Adults. Contact Phone: 205-343-8382. Contact Email: cjohnson2@dchsystem.com. Contact: Casey Johnson. Saturday, May 5, 2012, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Water Oaks Farm.

Riptide Spring Fling IV

Community Description: Riptide Spring Fling IV. Saturday, May 5, 2012, 6:00 PM – Sunday, May 6, 2012, 6:00 PM. Cottondale.