Highland Park Neighborhood Association Newsletter

www.highland-park.org

highlandparkneighborhoodal@gmail.com or hpnabham@gmail.com

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Earth Month Seedling Exchange Sat. April 1

10am @ Southside Public Library

1814 11th Ave. S

Details here.
More plant events and information further in this email…

Curbside Recycling Pickups
(1st & 3rd Wed. of each month)
Next pickup 4.5.23

You can put recycling in a city bin, your own bin, cardboard box, paper bag, etc. Please do NOT use plastic bags.

What Can Be Recycled:

Paper, cardboard, newspaper, magazines, and broken down cardboard boxes (if using a box for your "bin" you do not need to break it down)

Aluminum, steel, or tin cans

#1 and #2 Plastics only.

DO NOT INCLUDE THESE: trash, phone books, styrofoam, glass, plastic packing materials/wrappers or plastic bags or anything with food residue. (Rinse all items and discard greasy parts of pizza boxes (for example.)

When in doubt, throw it out!

*We have unfortunately confirmed that if the truck comes by on other days, they will pick up materials and take them to the dump.
(Recyclables can still be dropped off at Birmingham Recycling and Recovery M-F 7am-4pm* - 9 41st St. S., 35222 (Avondale).)

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Upcoming Highland Park Neighborhood Association Meetings - Agenda and Speaker(s):

Next Meeting will be Tues., 4.11.23, 6pm
In Person and via Zoom

Upstairs at the Highland Golf Club at 3300 Highland Ave. S. 35205.

Enter via door to the right of the snack bar area. For elevator access, enter the same door and go through the next door, turn left and go past the snack bar.

Link to General Agenda/Mtg. Format

Speaker(s)/Guests/Agenda Items:

1. Linda Nelson with the Birmingham Historical Society will speak on how to obtain a historical marker for one’s home and share about one of her favorite historic places in HP.

March Minutes and Mtg link coming next week

*Please be patient with us as we fine tune the hybrid meeting option. We will have a microphone in person to help with virtual attendees being able to hear.
You DON'T need to have a zoom or google account to join the meeting.

Meeting Minutes

Highland Park Neighborhood March 2023 Newsletter

www.highland-park.org

highlandparkneighborhoodal@gmail.com hpnabham@gmail.com

Curbside Recycling Pickups
(1st & 3rd Wed. of each month)
Next pickup 3.1.23

What Can Be Recycled:

Paper, cardboard, newspaper, magazines, and broken down cardboard boxes (if using a box for your "bin" you do not need to break it down)

Aluminum, steel, or tin cans

#1 and #2 Plastics only.

DO NOT INCLUDE THESE: trash, phone books, styrofoam, glass, plastic packing materials/wrappers or plastic bags or anything with food residue. (Rinse all items and discard greasy parts of pizza boxes (for example.)

When in doubt, throw it out!

*We have unfortunately confirmed that if the truck comes by on other days, they will pick up materials and take them to the dump.
(Recyclables can still be dropped off at Birmingham Recycling and Recovery M-F 7am-4pm* - 9 41st St. S., 35222 (Avondale).)

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New DEADLINE! Highland Park Community Garden Lottery Open Until FRIDAY 3.3.23 10am

The former lottery form had an incorrect close date for the lottery. The drawing will take place this Friday evening.

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City Meetings Re: Proposed Restaurant George's at 2614 Highland Ave. S.

Both Meetings are open to the public.

Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) Meeting: March 7 6:00 pm, 3rd floor of City Hall in City Council Chambers.

Planning and Zoning Committee (P&Z) : March 8 3:30 pm, 3rd floor of City Hall in City Council Chambers.

For the Staff Report and project documents click here.

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Upcoming Highland Park Neighborhood Association Meetings - Agenda and Speaker(s):

Next Meeting will be Tues., 3.14.23, 6pm
In Person and via Zoom

Upstairs at the Highland Golf Club at 3300 Highland Ave. S. 35205.

Enter via door to the right of the snack bar area. For elevator access, enter the same door and go through the next door, turn left and go past the snack bar.

Link to General Agenda/Mtg. Format

Speaker(s)/Guests/Agenda Items:

1. Rushton Park Community Garden Updates from Tori McDonald

2. Residents have requested time to discuss parking and traffic issues in the neighborhood. We are hoping to have city representatives to answer questions.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83135230380

Meeting ID: 831 3523 0380
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To call in by phone:
+1 312 626 6799 US
Meeting ID: 831 3523 0380

*Please be patient with us as we fine tune the hybrid meeting option. We will have a microphone in person to help with virtual attendees being able to hear.
You DON'T need to have a zoom or google account to join the meeting.

Meeting Minutes

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Large Trash & Brush Pick up

Highland Park is scheduled for March 13

Updates can be found here: www.birminghamal.gov/bulktrash
*These dates may not be on the usual day of the week. Crews may also be delayed by a day or two.

Buildings with dumpsters DO NOT receive city pickups.

Please do not make new piles right after pickup; try to wait until closer to the next pickup.

Leaves and smaller brush and trash MUST BE BAGGED. Larger limbs/branches and furniture items can be piled neatly.
If space allows, make separate piles: trash/furniture/mattresses/appliances/etc. in one and another pile for plant materials (leaves, limbs, brush) to be mulched by the city.
They use two different trucks, and making separate piles helps them stay efficient.

Sometimes the city runs behind...if your pile is missed and not collected in the following days, please report to 311 or the My Bham 311 App.

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18th Annual Gumbo Gala Benefiting Episcopal Place
April 29, 12-3pm

Cahaba Brewing Company, 4500 5th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35222, USA

Benefiting the residents and mission of Episcopal Place and in support of affordable housing and access to related services in a home-like environment.

Where professional and backyard cook teams come together to compete for the "Best Gumbo in Birmingham."

Register your Gumbo Cook Team at this link!

Become a Gumbo Gala Sponsor at this link!

New Garbage Program Information
Please visit www.birminghamal.gov/pickup for more information.

We have been told that elderly and disabled people should contact 311 for the form to receive assistance with trash set out.
We are awaiting more information and will share it when available.

Code Enforcement Town Hall on September 15th!

Staff Shortages Delay Trash and Brush Pickup in Birmingham

Mayor Randall Woodfin speaks to the City Council. (Source: Facebook livestream)

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin told the City Council on Tuesday that staffing shortages were the root cause of recent delays in bulk trash and brush pickups throughout the city.

Woodfin was responding to a question from District 3 Councilor Valerie Abbott, who said she’d received “tons of calls” from residents upset that their trash had not been picked up on schedule. “We actually have some citizens who wait until the night before, like the law says, to put all their (trash) out, and then nobody comes and picks it up,” she said.

Woodfin said that he had discussed the issue with public works employees, “and what they shared was that it’s not just an equipment problem … We’re short truck drivers.”

The city has worked to improve retention and recruitment in that department, Woodfin said, and has increased the pay rate for bulk trash truck drivers. Even so, the city has had to decrease its bulk trash pickup schedule from twice a month to every three weeks.

Now, Woodfin said, the city is focused on communication, with plans to use social media, the city’s website and 311 services “to communicate to the public and actually be vulnerable and honest enough to say, ‘We missed this date. We’ll make it up to you. We’ll be back.’”

“I expect that gap in hiring will close at some point,” he added. “I expect a lot of this to ease up.”

“We’re still in trouble, but thank you,” Abbott replied.

Highland Park Neighborhood News - February 2022

Marathon Sunday, Feb. 13 Along Highland Ave.

Please be advised roads may be blockaded for periods of time Sunday morning until about 2pm for the marathon.  Expect delays in our area.
More information here.

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Hanover Circle Repaving Delayed

The large trucks and paving equipment has caused some of the water pipes underneath Hanover Circle to crack and leak.  BWWB has been contacted to make the necessary repairs before paving work resumes. The paving contractor has removed their equipment to make way for these repairs.  The city anticipates BWWB's repairs will be done in March.  Paving will resume after that and hopefully be completed by the end of April.

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Curbside Recycling Pickups
(1st & 3rd Wed. of each month ONLY)
Next pickup - Wed. 2.16.22

*We have unfortunately confirmed that if the truck comes by on other days, they will pick up materials and take them to the dump.

(Recyclables can still be dropped off at Birmingham Recycling and Recovery M-F 7am-4pm* - 9 41st St. S., 35222 (Avondale).)

Check our website for more details on what can be recycled by clicking here.

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Large Trash and Brush

2.17.22, 3.10.22, 3.31.22, 4.21.22
*These dates are confirmed but may not be on the usual day of the week.  Crews may also be delayed by a day or two.

Buildings with dumpsters DO NOT receive city pickups.

Please do not make new piles right after pickup; try to wait until closer to the next pickup.

Leaves and smaller brush and trash MUST BE BAGGED. Larger limbs/branches and furniture items can be piled neatly.  
If space allows, make separate piles: trash/furniture/mattresses/appliances/etc. in one and another pile for plant materials (leaves, limbs, brush) to be mulched by the city. 
They use two different trucks, and making separate piles helps them stay efficient.

Sometimes the city runs behind...if your pile is missed and not collected the following day, please report to 311 (by dialing 311 or the city portal www.birminghamal.gov/311-portal) and send the confirmation code and address to highlandparkneighborhoodal@gmail.com.

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Blood Drive
2.23.22

Give blood and save a life during the City of Birmingham and the American Red Cross blood drive on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at Boutwell Auditorium. The blood drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To schedule your appointment, visit: www.redcross.org, select “FIND A DRIVE” and then enter code: BHM. All donors will receive a $10 Amazon gift card by email.

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Upcoming Highland Park Neighborhood Association Meetings - Agenda and Speaker(s):

Next Meeting will be Tues., 3.8.22, 6pm
via Zoom ONLY*.
 

We miss you and know everyone is a bit zoomed out, but with cases up again we feel it is in everyone's best interest to continue meeting virtually for the time being.  We will continue to monitor the situation and hopefully get back to in person soon.

Link to General Agenda/Mtg. Format

March 8, 2022 6pm - Speaker(s)/Guests:

TBD

***Join Zoom Meeting (updated link as of May 2021)One tap mobile: US: +16465588656,,93671898724# or +13017158592,,93671898724#Meeting URL: https://osgnoc.zoom.us/j/93671898724Meeting ID: 936 7189 8724Join by Telephone:Dial: +1 346 248 7799 or 888 788 0099 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 936 7189 8724

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Create Birmingham 2022 Programs

Costarters

Since Create Birmingham launched CO.STARTERS in 2014, 280+ entrepreneurs have graduated from the program. Many have gone on to launch successful enterprises — from nonprofit ventures to brick-and-mortar shops and food tours.

You can join this network of creative professionals and take your dream job, community venture, side hustle, or creative concept to the next level with long-term support and experience from a team of experts!

Our Winter 2022 cohort begins February 7 and meets every Monday evening from 6:00 - 9:00 pm for 10 weeks. Our priority is removing barriers - and that includes financial hardships. So, costs are based on a sliding scale depending on your household income.

Learn more and apply now.

Our cohort is planning to meet in person, masks required, but we recognize there may need to be a change for the safety of our cohort.

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ROADMAP GOAL-SETTING WORKSHOP

JANUARY 20 from 8:30 - 10:00 AM

REGISTER HERE

Creative ventures and entrepreneurship aren’t for the faint of heart, but you CAN make a difference. And we can help! Register now for our free, virtual Roadmap Goal Setting Workshop on January 20 from 8:30 - 10:00 am.

Let us walk with you as you set goals for your project and map out how to accomplish what you’re dreaming of! Together, we create Birmingham.

The Embrace Mothers program is a pilot program created for the City of Birmingham to ensure a guaranteed income for single mothers. Approved by the City Council, 110 participants will receive $375 over a 12 month period.

The application process will take place between January and February 2022. Though an exact date has not been determined, the city encourages those interested in participating to continuously check the link below for more information.

Learn More Here!

Highland Park Neighborhood Newsletter

Curbside Recycling Pickups
(1st & 3rd Wed. of each month ONLY)
Next pickup - Wed. 11.3.21

*We have unfortunately confirmed that if the truck comes by on other days, they will pick up materials and take them to the dump.

(Recyclables can still be dropped off at Birmingham Recycling and Recovery M-F 7am-4pm* - 9 41st St. S., 35222 (Avondale).)

Check our website for more details on what can be recycled by clicking here.

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Upcoming Highland Park Neighborhood Association Meetings - Agenda and Speaker(s):

MEETING TUESDAY, 11.9.21, 6pm
via Zoom ONLY*.

*Due to rising COVID cases and low vaccination rates, we have decided to return to virtual meetings. 

Link to General Agenda/Mtg. Format

Nov. 9, 2021 6pm - Speaker(s)/Guests:

Cathy Gilmore with Virginia Samford Theater  

Christina Argo with Birmingham Transportation Dept. re: Veo and Bolt scooters and bikes to answer questions, address concerns, etc.

***Join Zoom Meeting (updated link as of May 2021)

One tap mobile:

US: +16465588656,,93671898724# or +13017158592,,93671898724#

Meeting URL:

https://osgnoc.zoom.us/j/93671898724

Meeting ID:

936 7189 8724

Join by Telephone:

Dial: +1 346 248 7799 or 888 788 0099 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID:  936 7189 8724

Zoom is an app/online tool used for video conferencing. BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD THE SOFTWARE OR APP BEFORE THE MEETING TIME!  Here are instructions; you do NOT need an account or to sign in to join the meeting.

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Large Trash and Brush

Future Dates: (11.5, 12.1, 12.22)
*These dates are confirmed but may not be on the usual day of the week.

Buildings with dumpsters DO NOT receive city pickups.

Please do not make new piles right after pickup; try to wait until closer to the next pickup.

Leaves and smaller brush and trash MUST BE BAGGED. Larger limbs/branches and furniture items can be piled neatly.  
If space allows, make separate piles: trash/furniture/mattresses/appliances/etc. in one and another pile for plant materials (leaves, limbs, brush) to be mulched by the city. 
They use two different trucks, and making separate piles helps them stay efficient.

Sometimes the city runs behind...if your pile is missed and not collected the following day, please report to 311 (by dialing 311 or the city portal www.birminghamal.gov/311-portal) and send the confirmation code and address to highlandparkneighborhoodal@gmail.com.

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Transportation Funding

A resident recently shared this information on our last zoom.  To learn more and sign the petition, see below.

Background, the "why"—the multiple benefits of investment in public transportation

https://www.alarise.org/issues/public-transportation/

Fund The Transportation Trust Fund

Please sign the Petition to the Legislature to help fund the Alabama Transportation Trust Fund destined to hold money to fund public transit to meet both urban and rural needs. An important source now will be the Federal Government's American Rescue Plan (ARP).

Sign individually at the Transit Citizens Advisory Board TCAB FB page:

 https://www.facebook.com/bhamtcab/

           Or go directly to Google Docs: http://bit.ly/SignTransit2022

To collect multiple signatures [by county], download copies of the Funding petition at:

https://bit.ly/FundPublicTrans2022

Among organizations supporting improved public transit: Alabama Arise, AIDS Alabama, Alabama Appleseed, Community Affairs Committee, Disability Rights and Resources, Faith and Works, GASP, Greater Birmingham Ministries, League of Women Voters,  State NAACP, Transit Citizens Advisory Board (TCAB), and other civic and faith groups.

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Hanover Circle Repaving is Underway

Start Date Monday, Sept. 27, 2021

Capital Projects Division is meeting and managing the contractor. 

• The contractor will also provide notifications in advance of work taking place in front of houses as it occurs.

• Capital Projects staff can keep the neighborhood informed of any schedule changes or issues if they occur.

• In general they will do the curb and sidewalk replacements first, then half of the road to the centerline, then the other half of the road. Access is to be available at all times.

• The contractor plans to do one half of the street at a time in order to minimize disturbances to access. Access will be maintained. In some circumstances the resident may need to park a few houses down, but those disturbances would be minimal and only a few days at a time. The St. Vincent's gate at the north side of the circle will remain closed.

• Jeffrey McCay with Capital Projects, City of Birmingham is the main contact for this project.

• For follow up questions, please contact Dr. Darryl A. Lee (Chief of Staff, Councilor Valerie A. Abbott): 205-254-2355 office, 205-440-5345 cell, Valerie.Abbott@birminghamal.gov; Darryl.lee@birminghamal.gov

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Reminder: Do Not Leave Keys or Key Fobs in Your Car

At our last Neighborhood zoom meeting, South Precinct Captain Harry Greenberg mentioned some of the recent car thefts have occurred due to keys or key fobs being left in cars.  He strongly encouraged everyone to remember to take your keys/fobs with you when you park and exit your vehicle.
Please call 911 for (emergencies) and 205-328-9311 for (non-emergencies) and continue to report suspicious activity with either number as you see fit.

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World Games 2022

VOLUNTEER AT THE WORLD GAMES 2022. Learn more about how you can volunteer for the games by visiting https://twg2022.com/volunteer/
 
TICKETS FOR THE WORLD GAMES 2022. Visit https://twg2022.com/tickets/ for more information.

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General Information and Helpful Links on our website.
Check it out here:
https://www.highland-park.org/helpful-information/
Remember to report overgrown yards, abandoned cars, structures not being maintained, illegal businesses or commercial vehicles stored on residential streets and more to 311 or by calling DPW Dispatch at 205-254-6344...

Highland Park Neighborhood Information and Upcoming Events

www.highland-park.org

Curbside Recycling Pickups
(1st & 3rd Wed. of each month ONLY)
Next pickup - Wed. 10.6.21

*We have unfortunately confirmed that if the truck comes by on other days, they will pick up materials and take them to the dump.

(Recyclables can still be dropped off at Birmingham Recycling and Recovery M-F 7am-4pm* - 9 41st St. S., 35222 (Avondale).)

Check our website for more details on what can be recycled by clicking here.

The St. Symeon Food and Culture Fair is coming up October 9 from 9-3. We are moving the marketplace outdoors this year and will still offer a wide variety of artisanal baked goods plus handmade pierogies, kielbasa sandwiches, and made-to-order Greek honey puffs. Our renowned choir will give a concert at 11 titled "The Psalms, Songbook of the Church," and our deacon will give a talk on the ancient Byzantine tradition of sacred art at 1 p.m. Church tours will be available throughout the event.

Blessing of the Animals

Sun., Oct. 10, 4pm

Rushton Park

Join Baptist Church of the Covenant to Bless the Animals we love. This brief, informal service is open to anyone who wants to bring their pet to receive a blessing.

We have treats for most animals (not the humans that come with them though).

We’ll have supplies for the humans to clean up after their pets. And we ask that the animals keep their humans on a leash, or restrained around the other animals.

Baptist Church of the Covenant
www.bcoc.net

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Upcoming Highland Park Neighborhood Association Meetings - Agenda and Speaker(s):

MEETING TUESDAY, 10.12.21, 6pm
via Zoom ONLY*.

*Due to rising COVID cases and low vaccination rates, we have decided to return to virtual meetings. 
Link to General Agenda/Mtg. Format

Oct. 12, 2021 6pm - Speaker(s)/Guests:

Brent Cotton Bham Visitors and Convention Bureau

Christina Argo with Birmingham Transportation Dept. re: Veo and Bolt scooters and bikes to answer questions, address concerns, etc.
***Join Zoom Meeting (updated link as of May 2021)

One tap mobile:

US: +16465588656,,93671898724# or +13017158592,,93671898724#

Meeting URL:

https://osgnoc.zoom.us/j/93671898724

Meeting ID:

936 7189 8724

Join by Telephone:

Dial: +1 346 248 7799 or 888 788 0099 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID:  936 7189 8724
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Hanover Circle Repaving*

Start Date Monday, Sept. 27, 2021

Capital Projects Division is meeting and managing the contractor. 

• The contractor will also provide notifications in advance of work taking place in front of houses as it occurs.

• Capital Projects staff can keep the neighborhood informed of any schedule changes or issues if they occur.

Will they do one side of the street at a time so people can still get to their homes?

• Yes, the contractor plans to do one half of the street at a time in order to minimize disturbances to access.

If not where are people to park and how can they access their homes?

• Access will be maintained. In some circumstances the resident may need to park a few houses down, but those disturbances would be minimal and only a few days at a time.

Will the gate to St. Vincent’s be opened during this to assist in people accessing their homes?

• No. The gate will remain closed. This is to avoid disrupting the hospital traffic by keeping additional traffic and the contractor from trying to use that route, and equally keeping hospital traffic from trying to come in a disturb the contractor’s work.

Are there phases and will people be able to drive to their homes in between?

• Yes, there will be phases (the contractor is to provide a schedule/phasing plan by 9/22). In general they will do the curb and sidewalk replacements first, then half of the road to the centerline, then the other half of the road. Access is to be available at all times.

Who is the main point person on this with the city?

• Jeffrey McCay is Capital Projects contact for this project.

How can people get answers to ongoing or new questions?

• For follow up questions, please contact Dr. Darryl A. Lee (Chief of Staff, Councilor Valerie A. Abbott): 205-254-2355 office, 205-440-5345 cell, Valerie.Abbott@birminghamal.gov; Darryl.lee@birminghamal.gov

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Large Trash and Brush

Future Dates: *FRIDAYS (10.15, 11.5, 12.1, 12.22)
*Friday until further notice (instead of the usual Thurs.)

Buildings with dumpsters DO NOT receive city pickups.

Please do not make new piles right after pickup; try to wait until closer to the next pickup.

Leaves and smaller brush and trash MUST BE BAGGED. Larger limbs/branches and furniture items can be piled neatly.  
If space allows, make separate piles: trash/furniture/mattresses/appliances/etc. in one and another pile for plant materials (leaves, limbs, brush) to be mulched by the city. 
They use two different trucks, and making separate piles helps them stay efficient.

Sometimes the city runs behind...if your pile is missed and not collected the following day, please report to 311 (by dialing 311 or the city portal www.birminghamal.gov/311-portal) and send the confirmation code and address to highlandparkneighborhoodal@gmail.com.

Highland Park Neighborhood Association Newsletter - August 2, 2021

www.highland-park.org

Curbside Recycling Pickups
Back to 2X/MONTH!!!!
Next pickup - Wed. 8.4.21
(1st & 3rd Wed. of each month ONLY)
*We have unfortunately confirmed that if the truck comes by on other days, they will pick up materials and take them to the dump.
(Recyclables can still be dropped off at Birmingham Recycling and Recovery M-F 7am-4pm* - 9 41st St. S., 35222 (Avondale).)
Check our website for more details on what can be recycled by clicking here.

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"Meet the Candidates"
Hosted by the Jefferson County Citizens Coalition
Wed., 8.4.21, 6-8pm
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
2150 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203

On behalf of Congressman Earl F. Hilliard, you are cordially invited to the "Meet the Candidates" Reception hosted by the Jefferson County Citizens Coalition. The reception will take place on Wednesday, August 4 2021, from 6 pm - 8 pm at the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. 

Please stop by for light hors d'oeuvres and good conversation. 

We look forward to seeing you at the event. Please RSVP to thejccc.al@gmail.com. 

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Scooter Townhall
Thurs., 8.5.21, 6pm
Wine Loft: 2200 1st Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203
City Councilor O'Quinn has organized a gathering of personnel from BDOT, BPD, and the scooter/bike companies to speak with residents in the Loft District (CCNA). He will have vendor franchise agreements available along with the City’s ordinance (via a link or printouts).
We had contacted Veo to have a representative come to our Aug. 10th Highland Park Neighborhood mtg., but they have been unresponsive.

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City Job Opportunities
The City of Birmingham is hiring for the following positions:
Automotive Technician - General; Automotive Technician - Heavy Truck; Construction Equipment Operator; Data Management Specialist; Data Management Technician; Electrical Inspector; Electrician Supervisor; Firefighter Paramedic; Forensic Scientist; Gardener; Green House Worker; Historic Preservation Manager; Heavy Equipment Operator; Landscape Crew Operator; Lifeguard; Municipal Court Senior Probation Officer; Plans Examiner - Mechanical, Plumbing, Gas; Police Officer; Property Control Clerk; Senior Arborist; Senior Civil Engineer; Senior Land Acquisition Agent; Senior Lifeguard; Senior Municipal Court Clerk; Senior Swimming Pool Supervisor; Traffic Maintenance Worker; Traffic Stripping Machine Crew Leader; Transportation Design Manager; Truck Driver

To apply and for more information visit https://www.pbjcal.org/jobsquest/

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Upcoming Highland Park Neighborhood Association Meetings - Agenda and Speaker(s):

MEETING TUESDAY, 8.10.21, 6pm
via Zoom ONLY*.
 

*Due to rising COVID cases and low vaccination rates, we have decided to return to virtual meetings.  Please see below for thoughts and an article from our July Speaker and Highland Park Resident Dr. Mike Mugavero.

Link to General Agenda/Mtg. Format

August 10, 2021 6pm - Speaker: Captain Harry Greenberg of the South Precinct to discuss Trespassing Legalities and other questions/concerns. (We have invited a VEO Scooter Representative to attend, too, but we have not yet heard back.)

***Join Zoom Meeting (updated link as of May 2021)

One tap mobile:

US: +16465588656,,93671898724# or +13017158592,,93671898724#

Meeting URL:

https://osgnoc.zoom.us/j/93671898724

Meeting ID:

 936 7189 8724

Join by Telephone:

Dial: +1 346 248 7799 or 888 788 0099 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID:  936 7189 8724

Zoom is an app/online tool used for video conferencing. BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD THE SOFTWARE OR APP BEFORE THE MEETING TIME!  Here are instructions; you do NOT need an account or to sign in to join the meeting.

*- Vaccination remains critical, but is not a panacea (at current rates) — at current vaccination rates (<50%) and with the amount of virus circulating in our community, other public health testing and mitigation measures are increasingly important (again). It is critical that we encourage those eligible to get vaccinated, listen to their concerns, provide evidence based scientific information, and respect their decisions — even if they choose not to get vaccinated.

- There is a difference between “infection” and “disease.” While vaccinations are effective in reducing the risk of both acquiring covid (“infection”) and getting symptoms/sick (“disease”), vaccinated persons are still getting infected (“breakthrough”) and getting disease, overwhelmingly with the delta variant. Thankfully, severe disease/illness — hospitalization, ICU, mechanical ventilation and death are significantly reduced among those vaccinated. Data from England are compelling and forebode how the “4th wave” will play out in the USA.

- Even among those vaccinated, masking, especially in crowded indoor settings (e.g., grocery stores, churches, indoor concerts and sporting events, etc) is an important consideration. Again, respecting individual’s choices is essential in my opinion, but persons should make educated, informed masking decisions based upon their beliefs, risk tolerance, etc. I wear a mask in all indoor settings when I am with others, except in my home with my immediate family.

- Consideration to the size of our “social bubbles” is an important consideration, even for the vaccinated. We are all exposed to the individuals in the social networks of every person we interact with — not just that person we are with — but everyone else they have interacted with in person in recent days.

- CDC is now recommending all persons, including the vaccinated, quarantine / isolate for 10 days if they have a covid infection. Persons with symptoms are well served to seek testing and err on the side of isolation / quarantine for the safety of others.

- Children under 12 y/o still cannot get vaccinated. Although rare, serious and fatal infections do occur in this age group. In terms of our individual vaccination, masking, social bubbles and other testing & mitigation choices, we all should be aware of this fact.

https://www.al.com/news/2021/07/alabama-just-saw-the-worst-week-since-winter-for-covid-cases-hospitalizations-week-in-review.html

July Minutes coming soon
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Large Trash and Brush

Future Dates: *FRIDAYS (8.13, 9.3, 9.24)

Buildings with dumpsters DO NOT receive city pickups.

*Friday until further notice (instead of the usual Thurs.)

Leaves and smaller brush and trash MUST BE BAGGED. Larger limbs/branches and furniture items can be piled neatly.  
If space allows, make separate piles: trash/furniture/mattresses/appliances/etc. in one and another pile for plant materials (leaves, limbs, brush) to be mulched by the city. 
They use two different trucks, and making separate piles helps them stay efficient.

Sometimes the city runs behind...if your pile is missed and not collected the following day, please report to 311 (by dialing 311 or the city portal www.birminghamal.gov/311-portal) and send the confirmation code and address to highlandparkneighborhoodal@gmail.com.

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Municipal Election Aug. 24

For more information visit: https://birminghamwatch.org/category/government/2021-birmingham-city-election/

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World Games 2022

VOLUNTEER AT THE WORLD GAMES 2022. Learn more about how you can volunteer for the games by visiting https://twg2022.com/volunteer/
 
TICKETS FOR THE WORLD GAMES 2022. Visit https://twg2022.com/tickets/ for more information.