Oh my goodness! Did you hear the S-word on last night’s evening news? It’s causing quite a stir … and long lines at the grocery store. I’ve already got my milk, bread and beer so I’m ready for what I’m calling the “2008 Birmingham Snow Event.” The blogging folks at ABC 33/40 have a snow projection map. Let’s just say, I’ll believe it when I see snow angels. Since all the weather guys do act like the “2008 Birmingham Snow Event” is a sure thing Friday night late into Saturday afternoon give or take, you might want to check your pantries too and gather up the necessary supplies. My cold weather tip is to open your kitchen and bath cabinets (especially those on outside walls) to help the pipes stay warm. And if you let the faucets drip, put a cup or pitcher under to catch the water for any plants you have inside/outside. Despite any wet stuff falling from the sky, we’re still in a drought.

While I think the “2008 BSE” calls for hibernation under down comforters, some of you many want to leave the house the rest of the weekend and dance, dance, dance.

Birmingham is host to the Alabama Dance Festival through Sunday. And while most of the weekend is geared to professionals, the fun part is the free Dance Across Birmingham community celebration all day Saturday in the BJCC’s North Meeting Rooms. If you’ve ever wanted to try your feet at salsa or hip-hop or tap, there’s a class for you. And the Children’s Dance Foundation will have children’s classes too. Try and register today if you can by fax. Or you can go to Room F on Saturday to pick up class tickets. Registration opens at 9 a.m.

Since I just love free things, the last thing I’m going to tell you about is the ReSOLUTIONS Celebration all day Saturday at Whole Foods. Here are some of the events for your mind, body, soul and budget:

Chair Massages with Amanda Ayre
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free, First Come, First Serve Basis

Pantry Makeover Tours: “Whole Paycheck:” Demystifying the Urban Legend
10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. Free, Meet at Customer Service

Learn how to make over your pantry and balance your budget when we take you on the anti-Whole Paycheck Tour. (At least they have sense of humor about being called Whole Paycheck.) Team members will help demystify the shopping experience at Whole Foods Market and show you how our private label products can help you eat healthier while sticking to your budget. Enjoy samples, shopping lists and more on this 30-minute guided tour.

ReSOLUTIONS Cooking Demonstration
5:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. Free, at the Seafood Counter
Join us in our “School of Fish” as Debra Williams shows how to cook one of 14 new recipes ideas featured in our free ReSOLUTIONS recipe book (available in store, not just during the demonstration). Tasty samples guaranteed.

Got your own cold weather tips? Please share so we can all stay warm. Wonder why I haven’t told you about this weekend’s music opportunities? Check out Sam and his r3vrb destinations.

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