Here are some of the highlights from the Birmingham City Council's week ahead

The Annual East Lake Fishing Rodeo happening this Saturday, lake stocking on Friday

It’s going to be a great weekend for a family fun day at the 2024 Annual East Lake Family Fishing Rodeo on Saturday June 8, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at East Lake Park sponsored by Birmingham City Councilor Hunter Williams of District 2 and the Birmingham Parks and Recreation Board.

The family friendly event will feature giveaways including prizes for the first ten fish and the three largest fish, and free t-shirts while supplies last. Be sure to bring your own fishing equipment, however there is no need for fishing license. The event will happen rain or shine and there will be food vendors and other booths set up for people to enjoy.

On Friday June 7, there will be a great opportunity for the kids to see the lake being stocked with over 2,500 pounds of catfish. That event will be on Friday, June 7 at 2:00 p.m.

“Events like this are such a great opportunity to reconnect with friends and have some fun. This year we’re adding more kid-oriented events and we hope to get a whole new generation of young people interested in fishing and learning about all that East Lake Park has to offer,” Councilor Williams said. “I look forward to this event every year and I know so many people in this city do as well. It’s going to be great seeing everyone out there this weekend.”

WHAT: Annual Family Fishing Rodeo events

WHEN: Fish Stocking at East Lake Park -- Friday, June 7 at 2:00 p.m., Fishing Rodeo -- Saturday June 8 from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

WHERE: East Lake Park, 8101 4th Avenue North

Councilor Williams will be making himself available for press interviews/video at 2 p.m. on June 7 when the lake is being stocked with fish.

Councilor Clinton Woods and partners hosting the Fourth Annual “Magic City Showcase” football combine for high school athletes

The Annual Magic City Showcase sponsored by Councilor Clinton Woods, will be held at Legion Field on Saturday, June 8. The football combine is free and will be open to high school athletes. Students who wish to sign-up should visit www.magiccityshowcase.com by Thursday, May 30.

Now in its fourth year, the event offers an opportunity for student athletes to showcase their skills to college coaches and scouts explained Councilor Woods, who played college football at the University of Tennessee – Chattanooga.

“This combine is one of the largest of its kind in the Southeast and is such a great opportunity for our students to get noticed by college coaches,” Woods said. “I’d like to thank the Park Board for their work, along with all our community partners, for their work to ensure this combine continues to open to door for our student athletes to continue their careers at the next level.”

Every attendee will have their profiles created and available to share with recruiting agency platforms.

District 6 Farmers Market with Crystal Smitherman happening this Saturday at Memorial Park

Building equity in our community, especially as it relates to food insecurity, must start with ensuring healthy, affordable food options for residents that live in one of Birmingham’s designated food deserts.

On Saturday, June 8th Councilor Crystal Smitherman will be hosting the first District 6 Farmers Market of 2024. These will be held at Memorial Park on the second Saturday of June, July and August. 

Not only are they are great opportunity for residents to get produce, but it allows them to connect with local vendors and farmers.

Saturday’s District 6 Pop-up Farmer’s Market will be held at Memorial Park (524 6th Ave. S Birmingham, AL) from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

“In addition to recruiting grocery stores and other retailers that offer healthy food options, we are trying to get creative with how our communities can access fresh, healthy food,” Smitherman said. “These markets also offer a chance for local vendors and farmers to connect with the people in our community and build relationships. We've seen these grow every year and I'm excited for this summer and to see all of our residents come out and get some fresh, healthy foods.”e