By james art 
November 1-24: Birmingham Home and Garden Inspiration Home Tours. Thursday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM 106 East Edgewood Drive. Birmingham Home and Garden magazine has teamed up with Willow Homes and Architectural Cooperative to present the show-stopping Inspiration Home at Homewood. Tickets to tour the home are $10, with proceeds benefiting Trinity’s Outreach Hub. Buy tickets at birminghamhomeandgarden.com/bhg-inspiration-homes.
Nov. 3: Red White and Blue 5K and Fun Run. 8-11am Lakeshore Trail, Track/Soccer Complex, Samford University. The Aerospace Booster Club will host a 5K and Family Fun Run for all ages honoring US military service members, veterans and their families. It also coincides with Samford Homecoming. All Samford alumni, current students and cadets, and the public are welcome to participate. Cost is $25 which includes race registration, t-shirt and pre/post race snacks. Contact Jordan Waterman at [email protected] or -678-629-4901 with questions. Visit runsignup.com/Race/AL/Birmingham/RedWhiteandBlue5KandFamilyFunRun to sign up.
November 7: Homewood Holiday Open House. 5:30-8:00 p.m. Homewood Center. Join the Homewood Chamber and Downtown Homewood Businesses for the 26th Annual Holiday Open House. Enjoy free food and drink, a Christmas shopping village, Santa, a free trolley, shopping discounts and much more at this festive kick-off holiday event. For more information, visit business.homewoodchamber.org/events/details/2024-holiday-open-house-2223.
November 11: Bluey Day Camp. 9am to 2pm Homewood Theatre, 1831 28th Ave. S. For ages 3 years to 2nd grade. Come join your favorite cartoon pup, Bluey, as you explore the theater. Cost is $100 per child. Register at homewoodtheatre.coursestorm.com/course/bluey-day-camp.
November 14-15: Date night at Frothy Monkey. 5-9pm Frothy Monkey, 930 Oxmoor Road. Enjoy a night out at Frothy Monkey with a chef-curated three-course dinner series made for date night. For $70, two guests can enjoy a meal with an appetizer, entree and dessert. Each dinner has a unique menu and offers a bottle of wine pairing for an additional $30. To view the full menu and make a reservation, visit frothymonkey.com/blog/date-night-november-2024.
November 21-24: The Light in the Square. Thursday through Saturday, 7:30am-8:30pm and Sunday 2:30pm-3:20pm Harrison Theatre, Samford University. This event is part of the Dr. Chandler and Jane Paris Smith Opera Series. Experience the orchestral-accompanied story that emphasizes first love and the desire to see and love the best in each other. Get tickets at etix.com/ticket/e/1046812/light-in-the-piazza-birmingham-harrison-theatre.
Homewood Public Library
November 17: Plant and Seed Exchange. 3-5 p.m. Large auditorium. All ages welcome. Bring plants and seeds to exchange. These must be brought on the day of the event as the library cannot store them. Bring and take as many items as you choose. If you need help getting them from your car, there will be a trolley available. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
children
November 4: Homeschool Time — with STEAM! 1:30-2:30 p.m. Round auditorium. For grades K-5. Get kids to enjoy lots of science, technology, engineering, art, math and experiment activities with The Science Lady. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org/events.
November 7: S’mores Camp. 3:30-4:15 p.m. Library parking lot. For grades K-5. Come see how much fun camping can be, even when it’s just in your backyard. Snacks will be provided. Weather permitting.
November 18: Homeschool Time: Art Attack! 1:30-2:30 p.m. Round auditorium. For grades K-5. Children can learn about art concepts through books and hands-on activities. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
November 25: Creative Clubhouse. 4-5 p.m. Room 109. For grades 2-5. Come join others for a STEAM/creativity-based read-aloud, discussion, and craft based on the book. This month’s theme is Architecture and will focus on shapes and lines. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Teenagers
November 8 and 22: Teen Art Boot Camp. 4-5 p.m. Room 109. For grades 4-12. Young artists are invited to join Kane Bourgeois for art classes. Learn some basic tips and tricks while having fun. All supplies are provided, but participants are welcome to bring sketchbooks, drawing supplies, or a digital drawing interface. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
November 18: Paper Making. 4-6 p.m. Room 109. For grades 6-12. Teens can make handmade paper from recycled scratch paper and flowers. All supplies are provided. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Adults
Thursday: Preparatory classes for foster care. 6-8:30pm Room 102 Join other families interested in foster care as you learn how to prepare your home and family for the road ahead. These classes go toward the required 30 hours of preparatory classes for applicants. For more information, visit homewoodpubliclibrary.org/events.
November 14: Easy healthy eating. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Round auditorium. This program will provide tips for beginners that can help you make healthier choices without feeling deprived or defeated. Come learn how to simplify the challenge of healthy eating and find recipes that fit your lifestyle. For more information, visit homewoodpubliclibrary.org/events.
November 21: Miniature Painting with September Reed. 18:30-20:00 Room 109. For adults aged 18 and over. September Reid shows you how easy it is to paint your own masterpiece on a mini-canvas and easel. The library will provide the supplies to paint your own masterpiece. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.