Summer-long Magic City Sips has begun

• Magic City Sips is a summer-long happy hour series organized by the Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity to intentionally drive traffic to bars and restaurants throughout the city. Sips is taking place every Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. now through August 30.  Participating bars and restaurants will host their own happy hours, highlighting Sips-specific drink and food specials. For more information, go to www.birminghamal.gov/sips.

 

Open mic poetry event this Friday 

• The Birmingham Public Library is hosting its Bards and Brews Open Mic event on Friday, June 2. The evening will be in tribute to the late Voice Porter. Friday, June 2 from 6:30-8 p.m. The Greenhouse, located at 602 19th Street Ensley. It’s free. See attached for details.

 

City’s first responders to engage in a dodgeball fundraiser 

• Birmingham Fire and Rescue and Birmingham Police Department will battle it out in dodgeball on Saturday, June 3 for a fundraiser during halftime of the Birmingham Stallions game. The game begins at 2 p.m. at Protective Stadium. Five dollars from every ticket will go toward the Make a Wish and Toys for Tots foundations. For details, go here: https://fevo.me/dodgeballfundraiser. 

 

Make plans to attend the Citywide Resource and Career Fair 

• The Birmingham Public Library and the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center at UAB will host a Citywide Resource and Career Fair. Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2100 Park Place. See attached for details.

 

Enter the Juneteenth door decorating contest 

• City of Birmingham departments are invited to show their Juneteenth spirit and pride by decorating their department door. The contest is June 5-12. The winner will be announced June 16. See attached for details and a scoring rubric.

 

Upcoming Arlington House food events coming soon 

• The Arlington Historic House has a series of upcoming food events. Enjoy Thursdays at Arlington, Fish Fry Fridays, and Soul Food Saturdays. Check out the attached flyer for details.

 

Southern Museum of Flight hosts free family fun day 

• Enjoy food trucks, games, an antique car show cruise in and more at the Southern Museum of Flight. Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, see the attached flyer. 

Birmingham youth are invited to gather for a summit 

• Back to the Basics: A Youth Summit is Saturday, June 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Legion Field. There will be peer panels, employment opportunities, food trucks and more. See the attached flyer for details.
   

Get fit with the BWELL BHM Bootcamp 

• Every Monday, starting June 5, BWell BHM and I Am Bham will host a free bootcamp at Boutwell from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Please see flyer for details. No class will be held on June 19. 

 

Get some financial tips and lunch on Wednesdays in June 

• Enjoy the financial workshops follow hosted by Birmingham City Credit Union, located at 2725 35th Ave. North. These events are on Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided. Free to BCCU members. $10 for non-members.

• How to Navigate Safe Housing – Wednesday, June 7 

• How to Navigate Medicare – Wednesday, June 14 

• How to Navigate Basics of Credit – Wednesday, June 28 

• See attached for details. 

 

Enjoy good music and great food at upcoming festival

• The 27th Annual Bob Markey and Jerk Chicken Festival is June 9-10 in front of City Hall. Featuring Inner Circle Group, Delain Hudson, Root Posse Band and more. Get details attached.

 

It's time for the fishing rodeo 

• Come out to the fishing rodeo on Saturday, June 10 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at East Lake Park. There will be lots of fish, vendors, food trucks, free live bait, and giveaways. See attached flyer for more details. On Friday, June 9, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. the lake will be stocked with over 2,000 pounds of catfish. Come check it out. 

 

Enjoy donuts with dad

• The Titusville Library is hosting a Father’s Day Brunch Wednesday, June 14 at 11 a.m. See attached for details. 

 

Steel City Jazz Fest 

• The Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival will take place at Linn Park downtown June 16-17. The lineup includes legendary Stephanie Mills and other legends-in-the-making such as Anthony Hamilton, Stokely, Raheem DeVaughn and Birmingham’s own Kim Scott. Short 20th will be closed on Wednesday, June 14 at 5 p.m. so organizers can start setting up for the festival. For more information about performers and tickets, please visit www.steelcityjazzfest.org. 

 

First Annual Family fest is June 29-July 2 

• Thursday, June 29 kicks off the family- friendly Magic City Summer Fest at Legion Field. This four-day event includes a basketball tournament featuring Birmingham Squadron's Mascot and a KCBS Sanctioned BBQ Cook-off featuring Food Network's Darnell “Super Chef” Ferguson from "Super Chef Grudge Match" vying for cash prizes and bragging rights. There will also be carnival rides, a giant game room, miniature golf, summer ice skating, kids’ zone with inflatables, craft vendors, food court, DJ Dance Parties and more. For more information visit www.magiccitysummerfest.com

 

Prioritize your wellness with an upcoming men’s health fair 

• The City of Birmingham is hosting a Men’s Health Fair on Friday, June 30 at Linn Park. The event is from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Come get tips on physical, mental, emotional, social, and financial health. See attached for details.

 

High school alums, it’s kickball time 

• Represent your high school pride by assembling a team to compete in the All High School Alumni Co-Ed Kickball Tournament at Legion Field. Game day will be Sunday, July 2. First game will start at 3 p.m. See flyer for details. 

 

Stay updated regarding the Forging Justice 60th Commemoration 

• All year long, the City of Birmingham is commemorating the heroic acts of our citizens during the 1963 civil and human rights campaign. May is themed “Daring to Dream” and focuses on children and youth of the movement. There are free May posters on the first floor of City Hall. Check out this calendar for details regarding upcoming events: birminghamal.gov/forging justice. 

 

Discount for City Employees 

• Construction is wrapping up at Market Lofts on Third and residential leasing is now open. The City of Birmingham is preferred employer and employees are eligible for specials. They are waiving the $300 reservation fee for any City Hall employees. See the attached for details about pricing. 

 

End-Of-Year Fiscal Inventory coming; be prepared for closures

• Please note upcoming closings for Purchasing warehouses and Equipment Management 

• Central Stores Warehouse Closed: Friday, June 9 at 11 a.m. & Monday, June 12 - Tuesday, June 13. Make sure all department material needs and requisitions are entered into the system no later than Thursday, June 8 to ensure orders are filled, pulled and ready for pickup before 11 a.m. on Friday, June 9. You will be notified via phone or e-mail when your order is ready so make plans to pick up ordered items. The warehouse will re-open Wednesday, June 14 at 7 a.m.

• Maintenance Warehouse (Coke Building) Closed: Wednesday, June 14 at 11 a.m. – Friday, June 16. Make sure all department material needs and requisitions are entered into the system no later than Tuesday, June 13 to ensure orders are filled, pulled and ready for pickup before 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 14. You will be notified via phone or e-mail when your order is ready so make plans to pick up ordered items. The warehouse will re-open on Tuesday, June 20 at 7 a.m. 

• Purchasing Storeroom (Office Supplies & Paper) Closed: Tuesday, June 20. Make sure all department material needs and requisitions are entered into the system no later than Thursday, June 15 to ensure orders are filled, pulled and ready for pickup or delivery before 2 p.m. on Friday, June 16. The warehouse will re-open on Wednesday, June 21 at 8 a.m.

• Equipment Management – Garage Closed: Monday, June 26 – Tuesday, June 27 until 1 p.m. Make sure your departmental needs are taken care of prior to Friday, June 23rd to ensure you are not without fuel.

• The last day to enter Print Shop and warehouse requisitions in the current fiscal year is Wednesday, May 31. 

 

Submit your news to marie.sutton@birminghamal.gov.