Janiya Patrick

Holiday shoppers can purchase local and regional art for the holidays in Tuscumbia. The Winter Art Market is taking place at the Tennessee Valley Museum of Art. Organizers of the event say 60 artists have booths inside museum through Saturday, December 23.

The deadline to send Alabama officials your best selfie is coming up. The Alabama Department of Public Health’s “Share Your Smile with Alabama” photo contest ends on Thursday, November 30. The campaign is in its seventh year.

Eco Clean Marine operates from Fort Morgan, Alabama, to Panama City, Florida, organizing monthly trash pickups. The next event is set for Saturday, November 18. The nonprofit is also getting the word out now for its first ever volunteer appreciation party happening on the same day.

Editor’s note: Alabama Public Radio originally published this article on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. There were questions about accuracy in the reporting, and APR is now publishing this editorial revision regarding the story. The article below has been updated to reflect accurate information. Alabama Public Radio regrets the error in the previous reporting.

Alabama officials are asking kids to show off their best grins. The Alabama Department of Public Health’s “Share Your Smile with Alabama” photo contest is happening now through November 30. The campaign is in its seventh year.

The Haunting at the Museum returns to UA's Gorgas House Museum through October 31. Guests will hear spooky stories associated with the home during regular operating hours from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Arts and crafts, live music and local cuisine can be enjoyed this weekend on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. The annual Jubilee Festival of Arts returns to Daphne for its 35th year on October 21 and 22 at O. W. Lott Park in Olde Towne Daphne.

Free App Week, statewide effort to help Alabama students pursuing higher education to save money, is happening from Monday, October 16 to Friday, October 20. Different state colleges and universities are waiving their application fees during this time.

National Recovery Month occurs each year during September. As the month ends, Alabama officials are offering information for people recovering from substance use disorders or mental health conditions.

National Preparedness Month is during September. Safety experts say preparedness should be an "all-hazard approach." This means being on guard for weather-related events like hurricanes and tornados, as well as issues related to the state’s two nuclear power plants.