Come out and support the Stop the Violence Classic

• Parker High School’s Thundering Herd and the Ramsay IB High School Rams will face off Thursday, Aug. 22 during the second annual Stop the Violence Classic at the historic Legion Field. This is a partnership with Birmingham City Schools, the City of Birmingham, and local organizations to bring about awareness of resources to reduce violence in our community. The pre-game begins at 6 p.m. and kickoff is at 7 p.m. For details, go to bhamcityschools.org. 

Food Truck Friday is tomorrow! 

• Food Truck Friday is August 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of Birmingham City Hall. Come out and enjoy dishes from your favorite food trucks and also learn more about voter registration and the city’s Landbank program. 

• Here is a list of trucks attending:  

• Fat Charles  

• A-Train  

• Frozen Rooster  

• 1918 Catering  

• Cake's Southern Fried Eats  

• O' My Turkey Leg  

• Lil Bougie 

• Berries By Crystal  

• Battle Axe's Feast  

• Uncle G's Pizza  

• Jolly Cakes  

• Terrific Treatz  

• Lemonade Junkeez  

• Adored Sweets  

• Yummy Ice  

• Bruster's Real Ice Cream 

Important meeting coming up for food truck operators  

• If you’re a food truck operator, you do not want to miss an important meeting on Monday, Sept. 16 at Sloss Furnaces Visitor Center. Hear about new mandatory requirements coming this fall, new streamlined permitting process for 2025, updates on Magic City Classic and business licensing, and much more. See attached for details. Register at register@birminghamal.gov. 

The City of Birmingham encourages businesses to enroll in new business tax and license system 

• As the City of Birmingham continues to strengthen its systems of engagement with local businesses, the Tax and License Division is introducing a new, more user-friendly online experience. Businesses already registered within the city’s tax and license system are encouraged to enroll in the new network here in order to conduct all future tax and license transactions online. The online registration system is not currently available to new businesses. Individuals seeking to secure a new business license must still come to City Hall. Tax and License Division staff will provide in-person support for registration in the lobby of City Hall. Questions about the new system can be emailed to BhamTLSupport@birminghamal.gov.  

STRONGHER applications open  

• Saturday, Aug. 31 is the deadline to submit nominations for the StrongHer campaign. StrongHer highlights women who live, work, volunteer or attend school in the Magic City and are working to make a difference. Honorees will be announced in March 2025 on the city’s social media pages as part of Women’s History Month. For more information, go to www.birminghamal.gov/strongher. 

LEARNING 

• Check out classes offered 

• Engage BHM is offering Learning and Development classes throughout August. Including critical thinking, interview skills, and more. See attached for details.  

FREE STUFF 

• The City of Birmingham is offering free recycling carts for residents 

• Birmingham residents can register to receive one of 5,100 new 64-gallon recycling carts. Residents can sign up online anytime here. Email your questions to recycle@birminghamal.gov. For more information of what’s allowed for recycling and what is not, visit www.birminghamal.gov/recycle.  
  

• Need therapy? Free help is available 

• Free therapy services are available in partnership with BetterHelp as part of the city’s ongoing mental health awareness initiatives. Attached, you will find the relevant information and flyer detailing the activation of therapy services. 
  

• Safe Haven Initiative kicking off on next month

• Birmingham Park and Recreation's is kicking off an after school care program. Begins Sept. 9 and runs Mondays through Wednesdays. 3:30-7 p.m. Reading, chess, homework help, and more. See attached for details. 

GET INVOLVED

• It’s time to sign up for ACE  

• The Academy of Civic Engagement (ACE) will kick off on Thursday, Sept. 5, at 5:30 p.m. at the Boutwell Auditorium. ACE is a citywide leadership initiative aimed at bringing everyday residents together for a deeper understanding of how the city is working for them and how they can plug into a variety of opportunities. The Division of Social Justice and Racial Equity is accepting applications from residents who are interested in participating in the 7-week initiative. Applications close September 3, 2024. To apply, go to www.birminghamal.gov/ace. 
  

• Enjoy Lemonade with the Land Bank 

• Learn more about the Birmingham Land Bank Authority; how it works and how to get involved. See attached for dates and details. 

EVENTS 

• Sign up for the Municipal Court Summit 

• The Municipal Court Summit will take place Thursday, August 22 and Friday, 23 at Boutwell Auditorium, located at 1930 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd. The theme is “Order in the Court” and speakers include Dr. Thomas Beavers, City Attorney Nicole King, Chief of Litigation Joseph Abrams as well as the Honorable Judge Lee Loder. Legal and court professionals can receive continuing education credit. The summit is free with over 20 community partners and resources attending, as well as relevant speakers with engaging topics. Registration is encouraged. Lunch will be provided on Thursday, Aug. 22 and Friday, Aug. 23 is Food Truck Friday. See attached for details, and register here: https://whova.com/portal/registration/munic_202408/?source=am5om6kx 
  

• The Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Fest is returning August 24! 

• Learn more about this free and fun event in the historic Fourth Avenue Business District here. 
  

• Sidewalk Film Festival is now August 25! 

• Learn more and grab your passes here. 

• Fall Trade Expo next month

• Birmingham Downtown library. Sept. 5, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. See attached for details.