Homewood residents have a full month of events ahead

The Homewood community calendar for November is packed with activities for residents of all ages.

The month kicks off on Nov. 2 at the Homewood Public Library with a Homeschool Hour focused on canvas embroidery for students in grades four through 12. A Google Slides tutorial follows on Nov. 3, and a Pokémon Club meeting is scheduled for Nov. 4. Excel Online Part 2 takes place on Nov. 5. On Nov. 6, a Coffee Playdate offers caregivers a chance to socialize while children age 12 and younger participate in free play. An art program exploring the Netherlands runs on Nov. 7.

On Nov. 7, the Homewood Senior Center hosts the fifth annual Love Your Trees Day from 9 to 11 a.m. The Homewood Environmental Commission is organizing the free event, which requires registration. Attendees will meet local tree experts and learn about native species and planting techniques. Registered Homewood residents can receive one free native tree per property after completing event activities. The event includes complimentary coffee and treats, and children can learn how tree care benefits the local ecosystem.

The same day, the 52nd BTC Vulcan Run takes place at Rosewood Hall. Walkers start at 7:30 a.m., the 10K race begins at 8 a.m., and the 5K starts at 8:05 a.m. The cost is $60 for the 10K and $40 for the 5K, with prices increasing after Nov. 5. The Birmingham Track Club hosts the event, and the 10K serves as the 2026 Road Runners Club of America Alabama 10K State Championship. Participants receive a race shirt if they register by Oct. 19.

Historian and author Niki Sepsas will speak at the Homewood Public Library on Nov. 10 from 2 to 3 p.m. The presentation, titled Veterans Day: A Salute to All Who Served, explores the history of National Veterans Day. Sepsas will discuss the origins of the observance and honor the service of American veterans.

On Nov. 14, the Parkinson's Foundation hosts Moving Day Birmingham at Homewood Central Park from 9 a.m. to noon. The free event is an annual fundraising walk for people living with Parkinson's disease, care partners, and supporters. Participants can register individually or as a team to raise funds for care, education, outreach, and research. Also on Nov. 14, Trinity United Methodist Church's Oxmoor Campus hosts Art in the Lot from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free admission event features more than 80 local artists and vendors selling painting, woodworking, ceramics, jewelry, and fiber arts. Food and refreshments are available on site.

The Homewood Chamber of Commerce holds its November Monthly Breakfast at Brookdale University Park on Nov. 17. Networking and the buffet begin at 8:15 a.m., with the program starting at 8:30 a.m. Registration for the event closes on Nov. 12.

The month concludes with The Sunny Show at The Dance Foundation on Nov. 22. Doors open at 2 p.m., and the performance begins at 2:30 p.m. Tickets cost $30. Presented by Cahaba Theatre Group, the show stars Sunny Chander and Michael Wilson. The cabaret includes pop favorites, comedy, and a preview of the company's holiday production, The Songs: A Cahaba Theatre Christmas.