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Women In Business Council Roundtable

Chamber Contact: Stacey Gann. Contact Email: stacey@tuscaloosachamber.com. Thursday, March 11, 2010, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. University Church of Christ.

B`ela Fleck - the africa project

Community Collabrations with amazing african musicians, featuring from Mali, Bassekouye Kouyate Ngoni ba; from Tanzania, Anania Ngoliga with John Kitime. All the jams are fabulously stirring...."The Village Vocie. "Together they evoke naked humanity, tears, laughter, passion and the unalloyed bliss of making music." Austin American Statesman. Cost: $34/$29. Thursday, March 11, 2010, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Bama Theatre 600 Greensboro Ave. Tuscaloosa. For more info visit www.tuscarts.org.

INDOOR COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

Community Come out and shop for bargains and treasures at the first Indoor Community Garage Sale of the year sponsored by PARA! Vendor booths are available @ $20 (pre-registration is required). It's fun and easy -- just bring your stuff, no worries about the weather, and leave all the rest to us. SHOPPERS, DON'T MISS THIS, the PARA garage sales are like an indoor flea market, with lots of vendors, great deals on things you need or treasures to hunt, with something for everyone! Sponsored By: PARA. Cost: FREEE ADMISSION to shoppers; seller booths are $20. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Alannah Farrell, Miller Activity Center Manager. Saturday, March 13, 2010, 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Miller Activity Center Gym, located off of 69 S, turn across from the new Publix. Call 758-0419 for additional information or directions.

Sidewalk Art Sale

Community We will be selling our local artist paintings. Sponsored By: Sips n Strokes. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Kara Lindsey. Contact Email: kara.lindsey@snsfcorp.com. Contact Phone: 205.239.1285. Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Sips n Strokes 2314 6th Street Tuscaloosa, AL 35401.

YP(t) Event at The Booth

Chamber YP(t)--Young Professionals of Tuscaloosa--held its second event of 2010 on Feb 25 at Epiphany Cafe, where the group was introduced to a diverse and eclectic mix of food and wines. The next event will be Mar 17 at The Booth from 5-9 and all young professionals (age 22-40) are invited to come out and enjoy food, cash bar with specials, entertainment, giveaways, and the company of others! Check out its facebook and twitter pages and register free online at www.yptuscaloosa.com to keep up with everything YP(t) in Tuscaloosa! Contact: Mike Small. Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. The Booth 21st Street Downtown Tuscaloosa. For more info visit www.yptuscaloosa.com.

Sidewalk Art Sale

Community We will be selling our local artist paintings. Sponsored By: Sips n Strokes. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Kara Lindsey. Contact Email: kara.lindsey@snsfcorp.com. Contact Phone: 205.239.1285. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Sips n Strokes 2314 6th Street Tuscaloosa, AL 35401.

UA Softball Home Game

Community Tickets for sale at the gate! Cost: $5 per person. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: UA Ticket Office. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. UA Softball Field (across from Baumhower's Wings).

USAG State Optional State Championship Meet

Community Alabama USAG State Optional State Championship Meet Date: March 19-21, 2009 Site: Belk Activity Center Expected Number of Participants: 300 + Contact Mike Holdefer at mholdefer1@att.net, This is Tuscaloosa’s first year to host the state meet since 2003. Last year the Compulsory state meet was also held here, and was regarded as one of the best meets of the year. This meet will draw gymnasts from all over the state hoping to win trophies and medals and also qualify for their regional meet. Sponsored By: Tuscaloosa Sports Foundation. Contact: Mike Holdefer. Contact Email: mholdefer1@att.net. Friday, March 19, 2010, 9:00 AM – Sunday, March 21, 2010, 11:00 AM. Belk Activity Center, Bower Park 37 Street Tuscaloosa.

Japan Capstone International

Community The Kentuck Museum Association invites the public to participate in its next a la cARTe event, March 20, 2010, from noon to 2:00pm in the Kentuck Annex in downtown Northport. The Capstone International features Japanese cuisine, culture, and craft, including a Raku pottery demonstration, a tea ceremony demonstration, Kentuck for Kids origami and calligraphy activity. The newly opened Kentuck Annex is located at 1922 Fifth Street, directly behind the Kentuck Museum and Courtyard. The new exhibition space in the Annex will display Japanese art and artifacts provided by the Japan Program of The University of Alabama. This month's featured food is a menu of Japanese cuisine prepared by Kentuck assistant program manager and foodie Lisa Blewitt. The menu includes mixed salad with Japanese ginger and soy dressing, Japanese savory pancake with vegetables, California rolls, rice balls with marinated chicken, green tea ice cream, toasted black sesame ice cream, and vanilla ice cream with sweet red beans. The Ja… Cost: $10. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Valerie Piette. Contact Email: vpiette@kentuck.org. Contact Phone: 205-758-1257. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Kentuck Annex 1922 5th Street Northport, AL 35476.

UA Softball Home Game

Community Tickets for sale at the gate! Come watch us play the South Carolina Gamecocks! Cost: $5 per person. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: UA Ticket Office. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. UA Softball Field (across from Baumhower's Wings).

UA Softball Home Game

Community Tickets for sale at the gate! Cost: $5 per person. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: UA Ticket Office. Sunday, March 21, 2010, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM. UA Softball Field (across from Baumhower's Wings).

Young Opinion Leaders Reception with Luther Strange

Community This will be a great time for Young Professionals to meet Luther and mingle with other young, influential leaders in Tuscaloosa Host donation - $50, Attendance donation - $20 RSVP - maeci.martin@gmail.com Please make checks payable to Alabamians for Luther Strange Mail to: P.O. Box 020848, Tuscaloosa, AL 35402. Sponsored By: Alabamians for Luther Strange. Age Range: Adults. Contact: Maeci Martin - maeci.martin@gmail.com. Contact Email: maeci.martin@gmail.com. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Brown's Corner Dueling Piano Bar 7 Grill.

UA Softball Home Game

Community Tickets for sale at the gate! Cost: $5 per person. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: UA Ticket Office. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. UA Softball Field (across from Baumhower's Wings).

Board of Directors

Chamber Contact: Stacey Gann. Contact Email: stacey@tuscaloosachamber.com. Contact Phone: 205-391-0559. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM. Chamber of Commerce 2200 University Blvd. Tuscaloosa.

How To Start A Small Business Workshop

Community The program will cover an extensive list of concerns to small business owners including, but not limitd to, start-up procedures, business planning, financing, marketing, employee relations, taxes, licensing, and special interests of the attendees. Resource materials are provided. Open to the public; pre-registration required. Sponsored By: SCORE. Cost: $10. Contact: Jerry Shepard. Contact Phone: 205-758-7588. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. 2200 University Blvd Tuscaloosa.

State Farm Agency Business Information Session

Community Join the nation's leading auto and home insurance company as a State Farm Agent and experience personal success running your own agency in your own community. State Farm, ranked in the top 50 on the Fortune 500 list of companies, is seeking individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and the desire to work in Tuscaloosa & surrounding areas, AL. Benefits from the first day: • Paid training & side by side mentor agent coaching. • Among the industry's most attractive incentive & rewards program. • A work environment that allows you control over your time. • Opportunity to represent a full range of insurance & financial services products. • National marketing & advertising support. • The highest retention rate of agents in the industry. The State Farm Agent Opportunity allows you to create financial freedom and flexibility through a compensation package that rewards successful marketing of our products and services to customers. Qualifications: • Ability to organize, operate… Sponsored By: State Farm Insurance. Cost: Free. Age Range: Adults. Contact: Amy Smith 205-504-4016 Amy.Smith.NY7L@statefarm.com. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. 300 Towncenter Blvd|Suite D Tuscaloosa.

Stand Up for Autism

Community An evening of stand-up comedy by local "notables" and a live and silent aution featuring items from the film, television and music industries. Sponsored By: The Arts 'n Autism After-School Program and The Autism Society of Alabama. Cost: $30 single ticket - $50 for two. Contact: Suzanne Dowling. Contact Email: shallowsue@yahoo.com. Contact Phone: 205-394-5264. Friday, March 26, 2010, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Moody Music Building University of Alabama Campus Tuscaloosa, AL 35487. For more info visit www.artsnautism.org.

Druid City Arts Festival

Community Contact: Gina Simpson. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. For more info visit www.velocityprocycle.com.

Teen Masters Bowling Tournament

Community Teen Masters Bowling Tournament Date: March 27-28 Site: AMF BAMA LANES Expected Number of Participants: 250+ RFP Requested- TSF Don Staley- Dstaley3@aol.com This is Tuscaloosa’s first year to host the Teen Masters Two-day Singles Format & Two- Day Collegiate Singles Division. This Regional competition is a qualifier for the National Championships held in Las Vegas NV. Sponsored By: Tuscaloosa Sports Foundation. Contact: Don Staley. Contact Email: Dstaley3@aol.com. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 9:00 AM – Sunday, March 28, 2010, 11:00 AM. AMF BAMA LANES Hackberry & 15th Street Tuscaloosa.

Tour de Tuscaloosa

Community Contact: Gina Simpson. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 12:00 PM – Sunday, March 28, 2010, 4:00 PM. For more info visit www.velocityprocycle.com.

UA Softball vs. Florida Gators

Community Tickets for Sale at the gate! Come out and cheer the tide on to beat the Gators!! Cost: $5 per person. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: UA Ticket Office. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. UA Softball Field (across from Baumhower's Wings).

Sakura Raku Workshop

Community In cooperation with the Kentuck Art Center, this year's Sakura Festival offers a new way to participate in Japanese culture: creating raku pottery. The distinctive crackled finish of raku results from taking the red-hot pottery from the kiln and plunging it immediately into a medium that ignites, bringing serendipitous beauty to the finished piece. Participants will decorate hand-thrown pottery pieces prepared by Kentuck artists and work with the artists in firing and finishing the pieces. The usual participant fee will be sponsored by the Sakura Festival and includes one piece of pottery; additional pieces for decoration can be purchased at the workshop. The workshop is limited to 15 participants who must be at least 15 years of age; please call 205-758-1257 to reserve your place in class. Observers of all ages are welcome to attend at no charge. The Kentuck Art Center is located at 503 Main Avenue in downtown Northport, Alabama. Cost: FREE - Sponsored by the UA Sakura Festival. Age Range: Adults. Contact: Valerie Piette. Contact Email: vpiette@kentuck.org. Contact Phone: 205-758-1257. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Kentuck Art Center 503 Main Avenue Northport, AL 35476.

The Druid City Arts Festival

Community So, have you heard about the Druid City Arts Fest? DCAF is a one day celebration of local and regional original music. We will be featuring bands from all across the South - performing all kinds of music. The different sights and sounds are all brought to you for FREE! Featuring music by: Act of Congress, Taylor Hollingsworth, Kate Taylor, Blaine Duncan and the Lookers, Baak Gwai, Alice in Thunderland, Kadesh and the Perfect Strangers, The Motions, Blue Party, El Cantador, Maestro Pandamonium, A2Z, Rebecca Marshall, Elle Claytor, the Alabama Blues Project Advanced Band, Bandar-log, Ben Joseph, Sparrow and the Ghost, The Hypsys, Johnny Hayes, and Callooh! Callay! There will be food, beverage, and merchandise vendors on the premises. Join the celebration in downtown Tuscaloosa’s City Fest lot for FREE ALL AGES FUN from 2 pm-9pm. Then stick around for the AFTER PARTY from 10pm – 2 am in multiple late-night venues across town (Little Willies, Egan's, The Booth, Innisfree, and Brown's Corner… Sponsored By: University of Alabama Creative Campus. Cost: Free. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Andi Johnson, Public Relations Director of the Druid City Arts Festival. Contact Email: ajohns310@gmail.com. Contact Phone: 205-348-7884. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 2:00 PM – Sunday, March 28, 2010, 2:00 AM. City Fest Lot, Downtown Tuscaloosa, Al. For more info visit www.wix.com.

Spaghetti Supper & Gospel Singing to benefit Eagles' Wings

Community all proceeds go to benefit Eagles' Wings of Tuscaloosa, a local Christian ministry dedicated to serving adults with special needs. Sponsored By: Friendship Baptist Church/Reform. Cost: free entry cost per plate. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Bertha Brown @ 205-375-2670 or 205-399-9927. Contact Email: tracy@tuscaloosachamber.com. Contact Phone: 205-345-5484. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Friendship Baptist Church Reform Alabama 82 west to Reform , R onto hwy 17 N look for yellow house on L, take road immediately to L of yellow house (Friendship Church Road) 4 way stop go straight church on R, supper in Family Life Building.

UA Softball vs. Florida Gators

Community Tickets for sale at the gate! Come out and cheer on the Tide to beat the Florida Gators!! Cost: $5 per person. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: UA Ticket Office. Contact Email: tracy@tuscaloosachamber.com. Sunday, March 28, 2010, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM. UA Softball Field (across from Baumhower's Wings).

Blue Jeans for the Blues: A Casual Monday with a Cause!

Community That $5 you found in your pocket can buy you the chance to shed your business suit and wear blues jeans to the office while supporting a great cause! The Alabama Blues Project is asking businesses to participate in their second annual "Blue Jeans for the Blues" on Monday, March 29th. The event will raise funds to help the ABP continue their mission of promoting Alabama's rich blues heritage and passing it on to future generations through its award-winning blues camps and school programs, designed particularly to benefit at-risk children and underserved areas. How does it work? Businesses agree to appoint a coordinator within their company to collect $5 from each participating employee in exchange for the opportunity to wear blues jeans to work on March 29th. This is a fashion statement with a cause! Inviting staff to wear their favorite pair of blue jeans to work for a "casual Monday" is a fun and comfortable way to generate good feelings for both staff and customers. The Alabama Blues Project will provid… Sponsored By: Alabama Blues Project. Cost: $5.00. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Cara Lynn Smith. Contact Email: cara@alabamablues.org. Contact Phone: 205-752-6263. Monday, March 29, 2010. Everywhere.

Wintzell's Hosts Fundraiser for Bama Diamond Backers

Community Seating is limited. Order today!! Price - Low: 50.00. Age Range: All Ages. Ticket Phone: 391-7887. Contact: Cathey Sanford. Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Wintzell’s Oyster House 8400 Essex Circle NE Tuscaloosa, AL 35406. For more info visit diamondbackers.blogspot.com.

West Alabama Leadership Prayer Breakfast

Community This year's special guest will be James Spann, nationally recognized meteorologist from Alabama's ABC 33/40. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. and the program will begin at 7:15 a.m. To reserve tickets or to find out how to sponsor and host a table, please call no later than March 16th. Sponsored By: West Alabama Leadership Prayer Breakfast. Cost: $150.00 to Sponsor a table of 10. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Natalie Thompson, Event Coordinator at 342.2787 or 657.8799. Contact Email: njthompson@crimson.ua.edu. Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 7:15 AM – 8:30 AM. Bryant Conference Center UA Campus.

Chamber Connects After Hour - Tus. Galleria

Chamber Contact: Laura Farmer. Contact Email: laura@tuscaloosachamber.com. Contact Phone: 205-391-0555. Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Tuscaloosa Galleria 1653 McFarland Blvd Tuscaloosa.

State of Schools

Chamber Headliners for the report to the community will be the superintendents of Tuscaloosa County’s two public school systems: Dr. Joyce Levey, Tuscaloosa City Schools, and Dr. Frank Costanzo, Tuscaloosa County Schools. Each school leader will give a status report on their system and will take questions from the floor. There is no cost for the event however, reservations are required. A light continental breakfast will be served. Presenter: Dr. Joyce Levey and Dr. Frank Costanzo. Contact: Loo Whitfield. Contact Email: loo@tuscaloosachamber.com. Contact Phone: 391-0563. Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM. Hotel Capstone UA Campus.

A-Day

Community Saturday, April 17, 2010, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Denny Stadium UA Campus.

Palmetta Fish Fry & Gospel Singing to benefit Eagles' Wings,Inc.

Community This is the Palmetta Community's 3rd time to do this to benefit Eagles' Wings.There will be lots of Gospel music by 2 or 3 groups, and a cake raffle also!! yum!!! Sponsored By: Palmetta Community. Cost: entry free, cost per plate $8.00. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Connie Stokes. Contact Email: tracy@tuscaloosachamber.com. Contact Phone: 205-345-5484. Saturday, April 17, 2010, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Palmetta Community Center in Reform Area right off hwy 17 North.

Coach Gene Stallings Golf Tournament to benefit Rise

Community Contact The Rise School for more information 205-348-7931. Sponsored By: The Rise School-University of Alabama. Contact Email: tracy@tuscaloosachamber.com. Contact Phone: 205-348-7931. Thursday, April 22, 2010 – Friday, April 23, 2010. Ol' Colony Golf Course.

Board of Directors

Chamber Contact: Stacey Gann. Contact Email: stacey@tuscaloosachamber.com. Contact Phone: 205-391-0559. Thursday, April 22, 2010, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM. Chamber of Commerce 2200 University Blvd. Tuscaloosa.

13th Annual Men Who Cook

Community It is the time of year that Tuscaloosa's finest amateur chefs form a team and prepare and serve their culinary specialties. Their efforts will benefit the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, Foster Grandparent Program and the Alzheimer's Family Support Group. The teams and/or team sponsors typically consist of members of civic organizations, businesses, churches, and groups of friends. Political candidates are also welcome to form teams or sponsor teams. Sponsored By: FOCUS/Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, the Foster Grandparent Program and the Alzheimer's Family Support Group. Cost: $10.00 donation in advance, $15.00 donation at door. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Debra York. Contact Email: tracy@tuscaloosachamber.com. Contact Phone: 205-758-3393 ext. 16. Friday, April 23, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. University Church of Christ Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Driving Miss Daisy

Community Contact Phone: 205-391-2277. Friday, April 23, 2010, 7:30 PM – Sunday, May 2, 2010, 7:30 PM. Bean Brown Theatre 9500 Old Greensboro Road #135 Tuscaloosa, AL 35405.

4th Annual Mayor's Cup 5K Run/Walk

Community All proceeds from this family friendly event will go to the Tuscaloosa Pre-K Initiative. Age Range: All Ages. Contact Email: tracy@tuscaloosachamber.com. Saturday, April 24, 2010, 8:00 AM. The Run/Walk will start in front of City Hall and will run through the University of Alabama, Druid City Historical District, and Downtown.

March of Dimes Tuscaloosa County March for Babies

Community Join us for our largest annual walk fundraising event at the University of Alabama Student Recreation Center. March of Dimes is the champion for babies. One day all babies will be born healthy, but we'll have to walk to get there. Sponsored By: Capstone Bank. Cost: $10 minimum donation per walker. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Ashley Wheeler. Contact Email: awheeler@marchofdimes.com. Contact Phone: 205-824-0103, ext. 29. Saturday, April 24, 2010, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. University of Alabama Student Recreation Center 401 5th Avenue East Tuscaloosa, AL 35487. For more info visit www.marchforbabies.org.

BBQ & Blue Jeans

Community It's a good time for a great cause - the 13th annual BBQ & Blue Jeans! Join us on April 24th for a casual event with great BBQ by the McAbee Pigfitters, silent auction, Hudson Poole's signature diamond event. The proceeds of the BBQ & Blue Jeans benefit the DCH Help & Hope Prostate Cancer Fund. This fund was established in 2008 to educate, create awareness, and help with screenings of Prostate Cancer in West Alabama. Early detection is the key to stopping the spread of prostate cancer, and the DCH Foundation is committed to raising awareness of this disease. DCH thanks you for your assistance in helping others in our community! Sponsored By: DCH Foundation. Cost: $40 or 2 for $70 (tables available for purchase). Age Range: Adults. Contact: Casey Johnson. Contact Email: cjohnson2@dchsystem.com. Saturday, April 24, 2010, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Water Oaks Farm.

International Idol

Community This year Drishit is raising much needed funds for services to children with Austism in the Tuscaloosa area. The variety show Master of Ceremonie, Mr. Kip Tyner. Auditions for this show will be held on April 16th and 17th. A panel of judges will determine the winners of various divisions. Sponsored By: DRISHI (Vision of Life). Contact: Patty McKnight. Contact Phone: 205-310-1602. Sunday, April 25, 2010, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Bama Theater 600 Greensboro Ave. Tuscaloosa.

2nd Annual Sky Lantern Festival

Community The 2nd Annual Tuscaloosa Sky Lantern Festival, benefiting Child Abuse Prevention Services, will be held on Monday, April 26, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the Ray C. Jenkins Horse Arena area of Sokol Park. A donation of $10 is requested to sponsor a lantern. For more information please contact Child Abuse Prevention Services at (205)758-1159. Sponsored By: Child Abuse Prevention Services. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Leila Holley. Contact Phone: 205-758-1159. Monday, April 26, 2010, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Sokal Park.

Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra - "Viva Beethoven"

Community "Viva Beethoven" Beethoven's Symphony No. 5; Barber's Adagio for Strings; and Sarasate's Carmen Fantasie. 7:30pm Moody Hall. Ticket Phone: 205-752-5515. Contact: Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra. Monday, April 26, 2010, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Moody Music Hall UA Campus.

Mal Moore Charity Golf Tournament

Community Sponsored By: Boys & Girls Clubs of West Alabama. Age Range: Adults. Contact: Mary Branch Navarro. Contact Email: MBranchBGCWA@aol.com. Contact Phone: (205) 553-3879. Friday, April 30, 2010. North River Yacht Club.

Blues Extravaganza

Community For the third year, the Alabama Blues Project Spring After-School Camp students will showcase their talents in an end-of-the-semester mini blues music festival called the Blues Extravaganza. This year’s concert is presented by the Downtown Northport Merchants Association and will be an all-afternoon, free family-friendly event in historic downtown Northport on Saturday, May 1st. The after-school Blues Camp brings Alabama’s rich blues heritage to the next generation of budding musicians and combines hands-on music instruction with a life-skills curriculum and blues music history. This year, over 60 Blues Camp students will be performing in three levels of unique blues orchestras: beginning band, intermediate band and the advanced band, which participated in the Blues Foundation’s 2010 International Blues Challenge Youth Showcase this January. The Blues Camp students and audience will also be treated to performances by several esteemed Alabama Blues Musicians including Microwave Dave, Betty Fikes, Lil’ Ji… Sponsored By: Alabama Blues Project. Cost: free. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Cara Lynn Smith. Contact Email: cara@alabamablues.org. Contact Phone: (205) 752-6263. Ticket Phone: (205) 752-6263. Saturday, May 1, 2010. Downtown Northport.

Coker Country Fair and Festival

Community COKER COUNTRY FAIR & FESTIVAL Antique Car & Tractor Shows, Arts & Crafts, Childrens' Area, Sales Booths, Health Fair, Local Entertainment, Food Area (breakfast & lunch), Fire Dept. & Law Enforcement Displays, and Parade around 1:00pm. Sponsored By: Town of Coker. Cost: Admission is free. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Stephen Hysaw (205) 339-3068. Contact Email: townofcoker@peoplepc.com. Contact Phone: (205) 339-8181. Saturday, May 1, 2010. 14600 Highway 140 Coker, Alabama 35452 (downtown & 4-way stop area).

Tribute to Patsy Cline and the Honky Tonk Angels

Community Margo Anderson and her Tribute to Patsy Cline and the Honky Tonk Angels" - Tammy Wynette - Loretta Lynn - Patsy Cline.and more. Lots of great music and dancing. All proceeds from this show/dance will benefit VFW Post 6022 building fund. Sponsored By: VFW Post 6022. Cost: $10.0 per person. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Walter Turner. Contact Email: vfwpost6022@yahoo.com. Contact Phone: 205-553-8040. Saturday, May 1, 2010, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM. VFW Post 6022 7001 University Blvd East Cottondale, AL 35453.

Eagles' Wings Annual Golf Tournament

Community morning & afternoon flight contact Jerry Pike at 205-393-0853 or 205-361-0986 or Sandra at 205-799-2218 or 205-333-8357 or spike2218@charter.net WE ARE SELLING HOLE SPONSORSHIPS FOR $200.00 EACH!!! Sponsored By: Eagles' Wings, Inc. Cost: $250.00 single, or $1,000.00 team of 4. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Sandra or Jerry Pike. Contact Email: tracy@tuscaloosachamber.com. Contact Phone: 205-345-5484. Thursday, May 6, 2010. Indian Hills Country Club Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Eagles' Wings Annual Golf Tournament

Community morning & afternoon flight contact Jerry Pike at 205-393-0853 or 205-361-0986 or Sandra at 205-799-2218 or 205-333-8357 or spike2218@charter.net WE ARE SELLING HOLE SPONSORSHIPS FOR $200.00 EACH!!! Sponsored By: Eagles' Wings, Inc. Cost: $250.00 single, or $1,000.00 team of 4. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Sandra or Jerry Pike. Contact Email: tracy@tuscaloosachamber.com. Contact Phone: 205-345-5484. Thursday, May 6, 2010. Indian Hills Country Club Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Death By Chocolate 2010

Community Featuring lavish chocolate delights, light hors d'oeuvres and entertainment. Sponsored By: Family Counseling Service. Cost: $100 per couple. Age Range: Adults. Contact: Larry Deavers. Contact Phone: 205-752-2504. Thursday, May 6, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Home of Terence and Jillian Pernell.

Eagles' Wings Annual Dinner & Auction

Community Doors open @ 5:30 to preview live & silent auction items-entertainment - PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT EAGLES' WINGS, INC.-a local christian ministry dedicated to empowering adults with special needs. Sponsored By: Eagles' Wings, Inc. Cost: Table of 8=$500.00 Table of 10=$600.00 or $62.50 each seat. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Sandra Pike 205-799-2218 or spike2218@charter.net. Contact Email: tracy@tuscaloosachamber.com. Contact Phone: 205-345-5484. Friday, May 7, 2010, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Bryant Conferance Center University of Alabama.

Blue Angels - Airshow

Community The Tuscaloosa Regional Air Show, featuring the US Navy Blue Angels and US Army Golden Knights will be May 8-9 at the Tuscaloosa Regional Airport. This year's theme is "A Salute To Veterans" and will feature aircraft from all major wars, including WWII, Vietnam, Desert Storm and more. Admission is FREE and reserved seating is available for purchase. For more information, please call 248-5311 or visit www.tuscaloosaairshow.com. Cost: Free. Contact Phone: 205-248-5311. Saturday, May 8, 2010, 9:00 AM – Sunday, May 9, 2010, 10:00 AM. Tuscaloosa Regional Aiport. For more info visit www.tuscaloosaairshow.com.

Chamber Connects After Hour - Houndstooth Condo & Bottomfeeders

Chamber Contact: Laura Farmer. Contact Email: laura@tuscaloosachamber.com. Contact Phone: 205-391-0555. Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Houndstooth Condos 15th Street Tuscaloosa.

Field of Dreams 5k and 1k fun run

Community Supports the Verner Field of Dreams community playground. Cost: $20. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Shane Spiller. Contact Email: shane@spillerfurniture.com. Saturday, May 15, 2010, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Verner Elementary.

2nd Annual Sunrise Community Hot Air Balloon Race

Community For more information, sponsorship opportunities or to volunteer, please call 205.562.2022. Sponsored By: Resources for Independence. Cost: FREE. Age Range: All Ages. Contact Email: jdavis@sunrisegroup.org. Saturday, May 22, 2010, 6:00 AM – Sunday, May 23, 2010, 12:00 PM. Tuscaloosa Regional Airport 7601 Robert Cardinal Airport Road.

Board of Directors

Chamber Contact: Stacey Gann. Contact Email: stacey@tuscaloosachamber.com. Contact Phone: 205-391-0559. Thursday, May 27, 2010, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM. Chamber of Commerce 2200 University Blvd. Tuscaloosa.

37th Annual Tannehill Gem, Mineral, Fossil, & Jewelry Show

Community ALWAYS the 1st full weekend in June! June 5 & 6, 2010 Birmingham, AL Sat 9 am - 5 pm & Sun 9 am - 5 pm From Birmingham, take I-20/59 S. to Exit #100, or take Exit#1 off I-459 and follow signs. Show is FREE with paid admission to state park. Hourly door prizes & children's activities! Educational exhibits & demos! Outdoor show! Pack a cooler & bring the kids for a fun day at the park! Presented by the Alabama Mineral & Lapidary Society, a non-profit organization for people interested in geology, mineralogy, paleontology, and lapidary arts. Sponsored By: Alabama Mineral & Lapidary Society. Cost: Free with park admission. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: gene@lapidaryclub.com. Saturday, June 5, 2010, 9:00 AM – Sunday, June 6, 2010, 5:00 PM. Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park 12632 Confederate Parkway Mc Calla, AL 35111. For more info visit lapidaryclub.com.

Chamber Connects After Hour - Wintzell's Oyster House

Chamber Contact: Laura Farmer. Contact Email: laura@tuscaloosachamber.com. Contact Phone: 205-391-0555. Tuesday, June 8, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Wintzell's Oyster House #1 Bridge Ave. Northport.

Women In Business Roundtable

Chamber Event Title: Women In Business Roundtable. Contact: Stacey Gann. Contact Email: stacey@tuscaloosachamber.com. Thursday, June 10, 2010, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM. TBD.