5 March Shelby County Events Not to Miss

You can hunt for Easter eggs, bid on gift baskets for a good cause and honor Alabama’s veterans, among other things, this month. Here’s a full list of events you’ll want to mark on your calendar.

1. The Bunny Hop at Helena Hollow

Saturday, March 24 and Sunday, March 25 | Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 12-6 p.m.

Helena Hollow

Spring is in the air at Helena Hollow (formerly Griffin Farms) in Helena. Families are invited to participate in an egg hunt and a spring celebration, among other amusements. The $8 admission includes a hayride to the egg hunt and a prize; a visit and pictures with the Easter Bunny; silo playhouses; petting zoo access; a tire mountain; rope climbs and tire swings; bounce house; and truck slides and landslides. More than 40 craft vendors and food trucks will be on-site. Other perks are kiddie karaoke and live music. More details are available at HelenaHollow.com.

2. Boots and Bow Ties South Shelby Chamber Silent Auction

Thursday, March 8 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Douglas Manor, Columbiana

This annual fundraiser for the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce’s Johnny Lowe Scholarship Fund promises to be a good time, with restaurant gift certificates, hotel stays, art, food, wine and more. Proceeds from the event allow for seven $1,000 scholarships to be awarded to graduating seniors in the southern region of Shelby County.

3. Renewed Threads Consignment Sale

Thursday, March 8 through Saturday, March 10 | Thursday 7 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Alabaster First United Methodist Church’s Restore building

Need children’s clothes or furniture? The spring Renewed Threads consignment sale has both. March 8 will be a preview night, and patrons can pay $5 to be among the first to have access to the items for sale. The sale will be open to the public for free on March 9 and March 10. All remaining items will be half-off on March 10.

4. Patriot Dinner and Shootout of Alabama

Sunday, March 18 and Monday, March 19 | Sunday 6 p.m.

Greystone Golf and Country Club

The second annual Patriot Reception and Dinner Program will be held March 18, and the Patriot Shootout is set for March 19. The program will honor Alabama veterans, recognize Alabama’s scholarship recipients and remember the 119 Alabama Warriors who have fallen since 9/11. To purchase sponsorship packages, dinner tickets or signup golf teams, visit Patriotshootoutal.com.

5. Roast & Toast

Thursday, March 22 | 6 p.m.

Pelham Civic Complex

SouthWest Water Company presents a Roast & Toast honoring Shelby County Schools Superintendent Randy Fuller and benefiting The Arc of Shelby County. Those who attend can enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, complimentary wine and beer and a silent auction.

MORE LOCAL EVENTS

March 15

Library Book Group

Albert L. Scott Library

7 p.m.

March 16

Mt Laurel Toddler Tales

Mt Laurel Library

10 a.m.

March 17

Teen Volunteer Day

North Shelby Library

10 a.m.

March 18

Cake & Culture

Albert L. Scott Library

2 p.m.

March 19

Magic Tree House Passport to Adventure

Albert L. Scott Library

4 p.m.

March 20

Dye-ing to Color Workshop

Albert L. Scott Library

6:15 p.m.

March 20

Mt Laurel Picture Book Club

Mt Laurel Library

10:30 a.m.

March 21

Hippity-Hoppity Tales with the Easter Bunny

Albert L. Scott Library

10:15 a.m.

March 21

Homeschool Hangout – Art Alive!

North Shelby Library

1 p.m.

March 22

PJ Storytime

Pelham Public Library

6:30 p.m.

March 23

American Girls Club

Albert L. Scott Library

4 p.m.

March 28

Together Time

Pelham Public Library

9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m.

March 29

Mt Laurel Spring Break Family Movie

Mt Laurel Library

2 p.m.