The Magic City Classic week is in full effect!

It’s Magic City Classic Week! The Magic City Classic is the largest historically black college and university football game in the country where Alabama A&M University and Alabama State University vie for bragging rights and potentially earn a spot in the SWAC Championship.

The City of Birmingham will host A Classic Food Truck Block Party in front of Birmingham City Hall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25. The event will feature a DJ, line dancing, lots of delicious food, vendors, and more. The following food trucks will be here:

There are lots of events taking place this Classic week. Check out a list of 40+ activities at birminghamal.gov/mccevents.
For details regarding parking, tailgating, and residential passes, go to birminghamal.gov/parks-and-recreation.
Need details about road closures? Go to birminghamal.gov/classic

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It's Harvest Festival time!

The City of Birmingham is hosting the 2024 Harvest Festival on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-8 p.m. on Short 20th Street. This FREE family-friendly event is themed Inside Out from the popular movie. There will be inflatables, carnival rides, candy and game stations, food trucks, and more. This event is free and catered to kids ages 2-12.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED: This City-sponsored event will not be a success without the participation and support of your departments. Sign up here.

FOR COB EMPLOYEES: Participate in a departmental “Pick-A-Treat” and costume contest

All COB departments are invited to participate in "pick-a-treat" by providing snacks, candy, etc. on Thursday, Oct. 31. The goal is to encourage employees to stop by other departments, engage, learn more about what each has to offer, and “pick-a-treat.” Also, break out your best costume and participate in the COB Costume Showdown. Details for all are attached.
Go to birminghamal.gov/familyfun for other harvest festival/Halloween events around town.

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Check out these cool library events

Bards & Brews goes to Woodlawn Theatre, 5503 First Ave. North, on Friday, Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m. The featured poet at this Open Mic will be Yoshi, who won the BPL Poetry Slam in May. Since opening its doors in 2023, Woodlawn Theatre aims to serve the local Birmingham music scene as well as the Woodlawn community by hosting events of all kinds - concerts, comedy, weddings, corporate events, parties, and more. See attached.
The Birmingham Public Library is hosting its annual Local Authors Expo - Presented by Tri-County Alabama Chapter of the Links, Inc. on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are still a few slots open. To register, click on the Local Authors Expo link at www.cobpl.org. See attached.

Safe Summer Series featuring Pastor Mike Jr.

It's Going to Be BIG! Sunday, Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. at Railroad Park. Bring your lawn chairs. Presented by Councilor Crystal Smitherman. See attached for details.

Support the upcoming Magic City Toy Drive

The City of Birmingham, along with CBS 42 and AmFirst Credit Union, will again host the annual Magic City Toy Drive. Families who are in need of assistance can register up to two (2) children on November 7 from 9 a.m. until capacity is reached. Registration will take place at the City of Birmingham Department of Youth Services, located at 1608 7th Ave. N in Downtown Birmingham. Donations for the drive will be accepted, beginning on November 1st. Please consider donating new and unwrapped toys, coats and bicycles for children ages birth to 10 years old to help supplement low to moderately-low income families with their children's holiday wishes.

LIME offering free rides to the poles

On Election Day (November 5), Lime is offering two free 30-minute rides with the code VOTE2024 to help people easily get to voting locations and polling places. See attached.

Safety Fair coming up soon

The Occupational Health & Safety Division is hosting its annual Safety Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Boutwell Auditorium. See details attached.

10-24-24 -- CLASSIC BLOCK PARTY ON FRIDAY