Good morning, Montgomery.

The Millbrook Chamber of Commerce named the Heart of Alabama Food Bank nonprofit of the year yesterday (Dec.

5) at its annual luncheon, recognizing its work serving 35 counties and local pantries with collected donations in support.

Montgomery's Freewill Missionary Baptist Church is set to mark its 60th anniversary with community celebrations.

The milestone honors decades of faith and service in the local area.

Winn-Dixie is pulling out of Alabama, closing its Sturbridge + Vaughn Road store in the next few days and the Mobile Highway location early January; additional stores have converted to Piggly Wiggly Food for Less or Aldi, while Renfroe’s Market will open in Eufaula on Dec.

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The Alabama Shakespeare Festival is celebrating its 40th anniversary in Montgomery this weekend — it was founded in Anniston in 1972 and moved in 1985 to a $21.5 million performing arts complex.

The official event is on Sunday, Dec. 7.

Mount Zion AME Zion Church held a preview of its Memorial Annex on Dec.

5 in honor of the 70th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The restored site (costing $1.5 million) preserves the historic church basement where Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was elected.

The Southern Youth Leadership Development Institute announced plans to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott with an event highlighting this historic moment — details on timing and location will soon be shared in Montgomery.

Gov. Kay Ivey's office said that Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library mailed over two million books to young readers statewide since 2023.

The program serves children in all 67 counties and aims to boost enrollment from 106,000 to 193,000 kids.

Mayor Steven L. Reed and Urban League CEO William A.

Barnes announced a new partnership to expand services in workforce development, housing counseling, education, health & small business support in Montgomery. They will hold a press conference today at 2:30 p.m. at City Hall.

Montgomery residents shared ideas for neighborhood improvements during a meeting at Bertha Williams Library on Dec.

5 in Nixon and Graetz. Council member Andrew Szymanski said residents suggested upgrades to sidewalks, crosswalks, and trails that may start early next year (local input drove the planning).

Cashback - A Salute To Johnny And June Carter Cash

7-9:30 p.m. — Montgomery Performing Arts Centre — Ticket prices may vary — Celebrate the legacy of Johnny Cash with an incredible tribute performance by CashBack, hailed as the best tribute band around.

Vienna Light Orchestra Christmas Tour 2025

3-5 p.m. — Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts — Limited seating available — Experience a magical holiday concert with the Vienna Light Orchestra and classical Christmas favorites.

Ugly Sweater Karaoke and Wing Night

4-11 p.m. — Maxwell Club and Event Center — Cost varies — Celebrate the holidays with wings, karaoke, and your ugliest Christmas sweater.

Capital City Christmas Parade

6-8 p.m. — Lower Dexter Park — $25 per entry — Experience the festive spirit with a vibrant parade filled with holiday cheer and live coverage.

Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl in Montgomery

4:30-9 p.m. — Tower Taproom — 25% off with code UGLY25 — Celebrate the holidays with festive drinks and fun in your ugliest sweater.

Montgomery Ballet Presents The Nutcracker

6:00–7:30 p.m. — Montgomery Performing Arts Centre — Cost not specified — Experience the magic of the beloved Christmas ballet featuring enchanting snow flurries and whimsical characters.

PMP Certification 4-Day Classroom Training

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Montgomery, AL — Check for pricing — Enhance your project management skills with 32 hours of interactive classroom training and extensive resources.

Tierra Cali and Humberto Plancarte Live in Montgomery

9 p.m. — Noches Latinas — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night filled with regional music and vibrant performances from top artists.

New Year's Celebration at YMCA Camp Chandler

Dec 30 1:30 PM – Jan 1 1:00 PM — YMCA Camp Chandler — Cost info not specified — Ring in the New Year Camp Chandler Style with festivities for all ages.

EJ Jones Live at SugaRay's

4:00 PM – 9:30 PM — SugaRay's — Ages 21+ — Experience the soulful sounds of EJ Jones performing his hit single “Gas Station” live.