The Goonies
Editor's Picks
Jan. 7: Plant Swap. 6-7 p.m. Trussville Public Library. Exchange houseplants with others. Registration required. Ages 18 and older.
Jan. 15: Ferus Candle Pouring Party. 6:30 p.m. Ferus Artisan Ales, 101 Beech St. Gather your friends for a cozy and creative candle pouring party! Using natural soy wax and a variety of essential oils, you can design your own custom candles that not only look beautiful but also smell amazing. Pour, mix and match scents to create personalized candles that will bring warmth and light to any space. It’s the perfect way to unwind and get crafty with your favorite people.
Jan. 16: Cult Classic Cinema. 5:30-8 p.m. Trussville Public Library. An evening highlighting the other half of Trussville’s Core Collection of movies. This month’s movie is “The Goonies.” Ages 18 and older.
Official
Jan. 14 and 28: Trussville City Council. 6-7 p.m. Trussville City Hall, 131 Main St.
Community
Jan. 6: STEAM for Kids! 4-4:45 p.m. Trussville Public Library. Join Ms. Jan, the science lady of Dynamic Education Adventures, in the library auditorium for a hands-on application of STEAM! Grades K-6.
Jan. 8 and 22: Preschoolers at Play. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Trussville Public Library. Join us for a short movement and story with Ms. Alicia, followed by free play at several stations set up around the large auditorium with various toys. Birth through pre-K.
Jan. 13: Books and Brews. 7:15-8:30 p.m. Ferus Artisan Ales, 101 Beech St. An evening Adult Book Club. This month’s title is “Moonbound” by Robin Sloan. Ages 18 and older.
Jan. 15: Video Game Tournament for Teens. 4-5:30 p.m. Trussville Public Library. Video game tournament featuring a variety of games and prizes. Registration is required. Grades 6-12.
Jan. 16: Understanding Medicare. 2-3 p.m. Trussville Public Library. Educational seminar about Medicare options. Registration is required. Ages 18 and older.
Jan. 16: Kitchen Lab. 4-4:45 p.m. and 5-5:45 p.m. Trussville Public Library. We are diving into the engineering design process as we plan and build apple igloos! We will also put the process to the test with a STEAM challenge using marshmallows. Registration required. Grades K-5.
Jan. 23: Financial Foundations. 6-8 p.m. Trussville Public Library. A community workshop series. Young and middle adulthood come with what feels like an overwhelming number of financial decisions. Our panel of experts is here to help. Ages 18 and older.
Jan. 24: Classic Cinema. 2-4 p.m. Trussville Public Library. Popcorn and snacks will be provided. This month’s movie is “Torn Curtain” with Paul Newman and Julie Andrews. Registration is required. Ages 18 and older.
Jan. 25: Parachute Playtime. 11-11:30 a.m. Trussville Public Library. Join Ms. Alicia for parachute playtime as we have some fun with rhymes, songs and movement. Birth-pre-K.
Jan. 26: Trussville/Birmingham Pink Bride Wedding Show. Noon to 3 p.m. Trussville Civic Center, 5381 Trussville Clay Road. At The Pink Bride Wedding and Women’s Shows, you’ll find everything you need to plan your amazing wedding plus so much more. At the show, you’ll sample wedding cakes and delicious catered treats. You’ll discover the latest trends and chat with the most trusted local wedding pros. You’ll receive discounts and money-saving offers that are available only to those who attend. Plus, you’ll score some great swag and have the chance to win prizes.
Jan. 27: American Girl Club. 5-6 p.m. Trussville Public Library. Read the book “No Ordinary Sound.” Then, join us as we discuss the book and Melody (1964)! Participants will also play a themed game and make a craft together. Light snacks provided. Registration required. Grades K-5.
Jan. 31-Feb. 1: God’s Handiwork Women’s Conference. 7 p.m. First Baptist Church Trussville, 128 N. Chalkville Road. Please join us for the third annual Women's Conference! Lisa Allen of Proverbs 31 Ministries will be speaking about “God’s Handiwork” on Friday night. There will be desserts at the end of the evening, breakfast on Saturday morning and a conference T-shirt included in ticket cost. Lisa comes with a combined two decades of nonprofit leadership with Proverbs 31 Ministries as well as a staff of a large church as a women’s director. These 20 years of experience give her a unique connection to and understanding of women of faith, women pursuing faith and women desiring to walk out their faith authentically. Register at touchpoint.fbctrussville.org/OnlineReg/1409.
Music
Jan. 14: Ukulele Club. Trussville Public Library. 6:30-7:30 pm. Interested in learning the ukulele or looking for somewhere to play? We have a professional ukulele player here to help you learn and perfect your skills! Registration required. All ages.
Arts
Jan. 6: Crafty Collective. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Trussville Public Library. Start off the new year by creating a vision board! Registration required. Supplies will be provided by the library. Registration is required. Ages 18 and older.
Jan. 11: Craft Supply Swap. 1-2 p.m. Trussville Public Library. Bring your unwanted craft supplies to the library or stop by to find supplies for a new hobby at our craft supply swap! Ages 18 and older.
Jan. 13: Winter Painting for Teens. 4-5 p.m. Trussville Public Library. Teens, join us to paint a snowman! Registration required. Grades 6-12.
Jan. 13, 21 and 27: Learn to Knit. Trussville Public Library. 6-7:30 p.m. Join us for this four-part series of classes where attendees will be walked through the basic stitches of knitting and make a dishcloth! Registration required. Ages 18 and older.
