Bargain Mom Weekend & Mother's Day 2011 Freebie Round-up

. Free. Gamble Park--80+ Artists’ booths on display, a juried show. Sculpture, jewelry, woodworking, pottery, fine arts & crafts, providing the public with an opportunity purchase these wonderful, original items. Refreshments are available, and admission is free. Birmingham Children's Theatre, Hands-on art workshops and family fun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

WE LOVE HOMEWOOD DAY FREE

	Saturday, May 7 · 7:00am - 9:00pm

Location	Homewood Central Park



	Saturday May 7, 2011 The proceeds from this event will go to help support the Homewood High School Patriot Band. · Rides, Games and Inflatables: Located at Homewood Central Park the fun begins at 10:00am and lasts until 5:00pm. A “We Love Homewood Day” favorite will offer a variety of inflatables, rides and activities that the children enjoy. ...· Homewood City Schools Spirit Scamper (5k / 10k / 1 mile Fun Run): Make a running start to "We Love Homewood Day" with the Spirit Scamper at Homewood High School. Race begins at 7:30am. GO HERE.

ALABAMA WILDLIFE CENTER
Saturday, May 7, 2011

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

EVENT

The Alabama Wildlife Center is expecting! The nonprofit organization will receive more than 900 baby bird patients this year. Community members are invited to a free and fun "Baby Bird Shower." Guests will enjoy:

Free cake & beverages
Bring a gift for the babies (wish list online at www.awrc.org)
Game, craft & education stations for children
Meet Ireland (glove-trained Red-tailed Hawk) at Noon in Auditorium
Learn How to Be a Baby Bird Buddy at 1:30 in Auditorium
View feedings and care in the baby bird nursery

COST

Free after paid admission to Oak Mountain State Park: $1 per child 6-11 & Seniors 62+; $3 Adults

LOCATION

Alabama Wildlife Center

100 Terrace Drive

Oak Mountain State Park

Pelham, AL 35124

Map & directions: http://www.awrc.org/Contact%20Info

ONEONTA SPRING FLING

Saturday, May 7 · 9:00am - 4:00pm

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Location 1st Ave E Oneonta, AL

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http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=121309354611928

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More Info Come out and join us for some great shopping, food and entertainment....We will have local vendors selling everything from hairbows to fried twinkies.... Great music and fun for the kids.

Cinco de Mayo Fun Day

5/7/2011

Cinco de Mayo is a joyous holiday celebrated with food, fun, parades, and music. Typically held during the first week of May, Cinco de Mayo springtime events include carnivals, street fairs, and multi-day festivals across the U.S. Join this festive event at the Little River CanyonCenter for family fun, games, art, music, and great food.
Where: Little River Canyon Center in Fort Payne, AL
Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Fee: Free Admission

DeSoto State Park
Event Address:
472 Alabama Highway 35
Fort Payne, AL 35967

Email fieldschool@jsu.edu or Call (256) 782-8010

Amazing Amphibians

5/7/2011

Did you know that bullfrogs remain as tadpoles for two years of their life cycle? Did you know that frogs don’t drink water but they absorb it through their skin? Join Dr. Rayburn for a fun program on amphibian metamorphosis and learn more about these amazing animals!

Where: Little River Canyon Center in Fort Payne, AL
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Fee: Free Admission

DeSoto State Park
Event Address:
472 Alabama Highway 35
Fort Payne, AL 35967

Email fieldschool@jsu.edu or Call (256) 782-8010

19th Annual Wildflower Saturday

5/7/2011

Springtime at DeSoto State Park is truly beautiful, with wildflowers & trees blooming around every corner. Join us for a great day of hiking and learning about many different species of plants.

DeSoto State Park

Click here for more information.

Email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 997-5025

Homespun Arts & Crafts Show & Plant Sale, 31st Annual [Athens] [May 6-7, 2011]
May 6-7, Athens Homespun Arts & Crafts Show & Plant Sale 256-232-3525. www.athensbibleschool.org. Free admission. Campus of Athens Bible School—Along with vendors, there will be nurseries selling plants, flowers, trees and other garden items. Food concessions. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; pancake breakfast, 6-11 a.m.

Southern Appalachian Dulcimer Festival, 38th Annual [McCalla] [May 6-7, 2011]
May 6-7, McCalla Southern Appalachian Dulcimer Festival 205-516-2854 or 205-477-5711. http://southernappalachiandulcimerassociation.org/. Fee for parking only. Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park—On Friday May 6, there will be performances at the Gazebo next to the camp store by groups and individuals from around the Southeast, and vendors selling dulcimers and related items. On Saturday May 7, there will be classes in mountain and hammered dulcimer for beginners to intermediates, classes in steel drum, and vendors selling dulcimers and related items. On Saturday night there will be a concert in the Kiwanis Pavilion given by Guy and Sharrie George featuring Hammered dulcimer, steel drum, saxaphone, and penny whistle.

Visit Florence, AL

Kid's Fest this Saturday 11 - 2 pm at Cox Creek Park!!! Everyone welcome....come out and play!

The Huntsville Times

Get the full schedule and print a map for WhistleStop weekend here:

http://blog.al.com/entertainment-times/2011/05/whistlestop_weekend_will_offer.html

WhistleStop Weekend will offer fun, BBQ, music, chance to help disaster victims

Clay Kids Fishing Rodeo on May 7

GO HERE

Bring your own bait.

Bring your own poles,
if you have them.

Come anyway if you don't.

We will also have a fishing
expert on hand to give
helpful tips for catching

"the big one."

Blood Mobile will be There Too

From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., the blood mobile will be at Cosby Lake accepting blood donations at the Clay Kids Fishing Rodeo. According to Kieth Johnson, with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, the donated blood will go to Birmingham area hospitals.

Each pint of blood can save up to 3 lives.