Associations

New Hope Church, Birmingham, will hold its annual sock drive, sponsored by the matrons’ ministry, Nov. 18, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., at the Heritage Town Center

NorthPark Church, Trussville, will host the Alabama Symphony Orchestra in concert Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. Also at NorthPark Church, a new café/coffee shop will

First Church, Overton, in Birmingham will host a Thanksgiving meal and singing service, featuring The Royal Masters, Nov. 19. The regular church service will be

First Church, Pleasant Grove, will host a craft fair with 100 booths Nov. 17, 9 a.m.–9 p.m., and Nov. 18, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., in the

Vestavia Hills Church will celebrate its 50th anniversary May 6, 2007. Former members and friends are welcome to e-mail shirley@vhbc.com or call 205-979-5920 with their

Donna Poe, secretary of Westmont Church, Birmingham, was honored by the church for earning her Professional Ministry Assistant Certification. C.B. Scott is pastor.