Neighborhood Elections - March 30, 2021
NEIGHBORHOOD OFFICER ELECTIONS: MARCH 30th, 2021
(OR ABSENTEE MAIL-IN OR IN PERSON OPTIONS BY MARCH 22.)
Elizabeth Sanfelippo (https://www.facebook.com/esanfelippo/) is seeking re-election for President
Mark Ritter (https://www.facebook.com/mark.ritter.3785) is running for Vice President
Judy Jones (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=753130360) is seeking re-election for Secretary
They are running unopposed but still need your support!
ABSENTEE BALLOT PROCEDURE (Now through 3.22.21)
Request a ballot: Contact Community Resource Representative Melony Martin through phone at O: (205) 254-2535 C: (205) 873-5904, or by emailing Melony.Martin@birminghamal.gov.
Mail it with ID to arrive by March 22: Each mail-in ballot must be placed in a stamped envelope WITH a copy of your photo identification (driver’s license or other photo ID to verify your address).
Mail the absentee ballot package to: Community Resource Services - Suite #202, 710 20th St. N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Any absentee ballots must be received by Community Resource Services Division no later than March 22, 2021 by 5:00 pm.
In person absentee voting will take place Monday through Friday 8:00 am until 4:00 pm in the Community Resources Suite #202 on the second floor of City Hall.
IN PERSON VOTING 3/30/21 FROM 7:00A.M. UNTIL 7:00P.M.
(BALLOTS FROM ALL 99 NEIGHBROHOODS WILL BE AT EACH ON THE 4 SITES)
- Hooper City Recreation
3901-4th Street W
Birmingham, AL 35207
P: 205-324-1302
-Memorial Park
524-6th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205
P: 205-731-2075
-Hawkins Recreation Center
8920 Roebuck Blvd.
Birmingham, AL 35206
P: 205-836-1661/205-836-1830
-Legion Field
400 Graymont Avenue West
Birmingham, AL 35204
Phone: 205-254-239
Large Trash and Brush Pickup - THURSDAY (3.18.21)
Future Dates: Friday (4.9.21)
Thursdays (4.29, 5.20, 6.10)
Buildings with dumpsters DO NOT receive city pickups.
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.
District 3 Virtual Town Hall with Councilor Abbott and Mayor Woodfin
Tues., March 23 6pm
Call in: 415-655-0002 access code 187 526 7164
www.facebook.com/cobmayorsoffice/
www.facebook.com/citycouncilbham/
Alabama Apart Together - Pandemic Support Services
https://alabamaaparttogether.org/
I am Shonda Johnson, neighborhood secretary for Killough Springs in District 1. I wanted to make you aware of a program that I am
affiliated with called Alabama Apart Together as a Crisis Counselor. Alabama Apart Together is a crisis counseling program funded by a grant whose purpose is to facilitate supportive services to Alabamians impacted by COVID-19. In other words, ALL of us!
The pandemic has changed our lives in so many ways, and change, whether good or bad, causes stress. According to the CDC, stress during an infectious disease outbreak can sometimes cause the following:
· Fear and worry about your own health and the health of your loved ones, your financial situation or job, or loss of support services you rely on.
· Changes in sleep or eating patterns.
· Difficulty sleeping or concentrating.
· Worsening of chronic health problems.
· Worsening of mental health conditions.
· Increased use of tobacco, and/or alcohol and other substances.
Through community outreach, we will be providing a listening and supportive presence and education to individuals, groups, organizations, and businesses. We also can provide information about community resources such as testing sites, food distributions and financial assistance. Our State of Alabama toll free number, (888)442-1793, is available 24/7 to provide
emotional support. Our services are provided telephonic and/or virtually for safety. Our services are brief, confidential, and free. We do not diagnose and are not attached to any employee benefit program.
As you can tell, I am excited about this program and I am available to share more. If you know of people who would benefit from this, PLEASE pass the info on. They can call (888)442-1793 or if they want to reach out to me personally, I can be reached Monday through Friday from 8 to 5 PM using the contact information below.
Thank You in Advance,
Shonda Johnson
Crisis Counselor
(205) 552-3240
sjohnson@jbsmha.com
Curbside Recycling Pickup
(1st Wed. of each month ONLY)
Curbside pickup is the first WEDNESDAY of each month (and hopefully return to each week soon).
*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.
Upcoming Highland Park Neighborhood Association Meetings - Agenda and Speaker(s):
Link to General Agenda/Mtg. Format
April 13, 2021 6pm - Speaker: Josh Coleman, Deputy Director Office of Social Justice and Racial Equity & ACE Program Lead (City of Birmingham), shares about what his office does and the Academy of Citizen Engagement (ACE) Program
May 11, 2021 6pm - Speaker: Bham Dept. of Transportation Representative (either James Fowler or Bert Kuyrkendall) to answer questions on bike lanes, speed cushions, parking enforcement, etc.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://osgnoc.zoom.us/j/8431208780
Meeting ID: 843 120 8780
To call in:
312-626-6799 when prompted enter meeting ID 843 120 8780#
*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.
Click here for February Minutes
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16th Annual Gumbo Gala Benefiting Episcopal Place
April 17th 1pm @ Cahaba Brewing
Our COVID safe version of Gumbo Gala will be Saturday 17 April at Cahaba Brewing in Avondale. No tickets required! This event is open to the public with live music, cold beverages, local artisans, and gumbo by Tasteful Touch Mobile Catering.
Gumbo Gala will not have team competitions this year, in an effort to remain socially responsible and honor COVID safety guidelines.
We will also have Gumbo to Geaux on April 22nd & 23rd with curbside pickup. More info at gumbogala.com!
Upcoming Virginia Samford Theater Productions:
April 15 – 25 – Neil Simon’s famous comedy PLAZA SUITE
It will feature Nick and Kelsey Crawford as the couple who appears in three acts in the same room with different circumstances
at New York’s Plaza Hotel. Directed by David McMahon via zoom from New York, the performances promise lots of laughter !
June 11 -27 - MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
Elvis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis in the VST’s most popular show ever !
Face masks will be required but folks will have a great time at both shows.
Call the VST Box Office at 205-251-1206 or visit www.virginiasamfordtheatre.org for more information.
Glow on the Green
Benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters
April 30th @ Highland Golf Course
Glow on the Green is hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters Young Advisory Board. This one-of-a-kind event features 18 holes of golf. Nine holes are played during the afternoon, with a break for dinner and fun, and nine holes are played as the sun sets over Birmingham. Every dollar raised helps BBBS continue the life-changing mission of ensuring that Birmingham youth have strong and supportive mentors in their lives. To learn more or to register to golf you can visit: www.glowonthegreenbham.com. Additionally, I have attached our sponsorship packet if you may be interested in sponsoring. However, you are welcome to sign up as an individual as well!
We hope you join us and please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions! Thank you!
Best,
Anna Harris,C: 770-557-9245
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...
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