News You Can Use
Jan. 12, 2021
There is a new, online registration method for Jefferson County residents to be notified when they are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. To sign up for notification, go here. Currently, Jefferson County is vaccinating frontline healthcare workers and some emergency first responders. Starting next week, anyone over 75 and in other categories of essential workers, may start getting the vaccine. The online form is used to inform the Jefferson County Department of Health of one’s intent to take the vaccine once it becomes available for a person, based on the ADPH allocation plan.
As a reminder, a Jefferson County vaccine information hotline is available for those with questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. The number is 205-858-2221.
Birmingham residents should be aware of possible scammers calling homes, especially the elderly, and posing as health teams available to provide free, in-home COVID-19 vaccines. Anyone receiving such a call should just hang up, according to Alabama officials. Residents are encouraged to file complaints with the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-800-392-5658 or send emails to ConstituentAffairs@AlabamaAG.gov. Go here for more info.
Several events are planned for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the days leading up to that day. For a list of events, please visit: https://www.birminghamal.gov/mlk-day-events/. SCLC is also hosting events, which may be seen in the attached flyer.
The City of Birmingham, except for 911, police and fire, will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Donors participating in the Wednesday, Jan. 20 employee blood drive will automatically be entered for a chance to win a trip for 2 to Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles & a VISA gift card. The American Red Cross will have an employee blood drive from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Boutwell Auditorium. The goal is to collect 60 pints of blood. Reserve your spot early. (See registration directions at the bottom of this email.)
The City of Birmingham will host a warming station at Boutwell tonight and Wednesday night. Doors open at 5 p.m.
The Negro Southern League Museum will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Negro Leagues on Sunday, Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. To register for this live, virtual event, visit bit.ly/nslm100.
A free, online coding class for children will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 4 p.m. Students will learn the basics of the swift coding language. The class is open to any student in the Birmingham metro area. Students will receive further instructions on how to participate once they register. Click HERE to register. Ed Farm and DYS are partnering to present this class. For more info, contact DYS at dys@birminghamal.gov, call (205) 320-0879 or see the attachment.
City of Birmingham 2021 calendars, which contain important city numbers and city holidays, are still available at City Hall. They may be found at the security guard station on the first floor, near the lobby.
Free flu shots, free COVID testing and free HIV testing will be available during the Stay Woke Community Health Event on Friday, Jan. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 2304 – 12th Ave. North.
The County Department of Community Services and Workforce Development will offer two Zoom sessions for residents.
On Thursday, Jan. 21 at 11 a.m., Monde Donaldson of the Better Business Bureau will present “How to Spot a Scam.’’ Attendees must RSVP by Wednesday, Jan. 20. Contact Dedra Lewis at 205-325-5567.
On Friday, Jan. 29 at 11 a.m., Cynthia Whittaker of the Alabama Cooperative Extension Jefferson Couty office, will present “Managing Your Finances During Uncertain Times.’’ Attendees must RSVP by Thursday, Jan. 28. Contact Dedra Lewis at 205-325-5567.
City of Birmingham Employee Blood Drive will be held Jan. 20
To sign up to donate blood, donors can:
Call 1-800-733-2767
Go online to www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: BHM
Or use the link below:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=BHM