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News You Can Use: 9-7-23

September 7, 2023 

 

Food Truck Friday is tomorrow!

  • Food Truck Friday is tomorrow, Sept. 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of City Hall. Come out and enjoy lunch, sweets, and treats from a wide variety of food trucks. Here are the trucks that will be onsite:   

    • UAB’s Healthy Smart produce truck  

    • Wasabi Juan's 

    • Berries By Crystal 

    • Terrific Treatz 

    • Tamale Queen 

    • Kuntri Kitchen 

    • Fat Charles  

    • Nawlins Style Po Boys 

    • Jaycee Sno & Mo 

    • Hollywood Grille 

    • My Turkey Leg 

    • Cakes Southern Fried Eats  

    • Lemonade Junkeez 

    • Lilly and Daisy Bakery 

    • Sugar and Ice Desserts  

    • Corn Cab Roasted 

    • Coco Crabs 

    • Not Ya Average Leaf  

    • Adored Sweets  

    • Yummy Ice  

 

PEP hosting several workshops this month  

  • The Department of Planning, Engineering and Permits (PEP) is hosting three workshops this month that will cover several topics related to permitting and inspections within the City of Birmingham. All the events are free and open to the public.  

    • Session A: The first session, which will take place at the CrossPlex on Thursday, Sept. 7 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., will cover topics such as zoning requirements, pre-permitting meetings, and a new online permit guide for the city.   

    • Session B: The second session, which will take place at the CrossPlex on Wednesday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., will cover the permitting process from A to Z as well as a discussion around contractor education and ensuring citizens have the correct information when selecting a contractor. 

    • Session C: The final session, which will take place at the CrossPlex on Thursday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., will cover the inspections and enforcement aspects related to permitted and unpermitted work within the city.  

 

Negro Southern League Museum to honor women of the league

  • The Negro Southern League Museum will unveil their new exhibit, “Salute to Women of the Negro League” this Sunday, Sept. 10 at 2:30 p.m. Go to birminghamnslm.org for details. 

Join the city for the 2023 Forging Justice Commemoration Week 

  • All year long, the City of Birmingham – with leadership from our Division of Social Justice and Racial Equity -- has joined with community partners to reflect and remember the 60th commemoration of the heroic events of the Birmingham Civil and Human Rights Movement. During the week of September 10-16, the community is invited to a week of event that will bring about education, healing, and progress. You can get details about the 2023 Forging Justice Commemoration Week at birminghamal.gov/commemorationweek. 

Register for the 2nd Annual Women in Leadership Conference

  • The Birmingham Police Department is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Women in Leadership Conference. The conference will be held on Monday, Sept. 11 at 8 a.m. The conference will be held at The Fennec Birmingham, located at 1630 2nd Ave. South. BPD is collaborating with Birmingham Fire and Rescue to host an event celebrating women blazing the trail in public safety and other professions. See the attached for details on how to register for this EPIC day! For more information, please contact Chevonne McMillan at 205-254-6520 or email bpdevents@birminghamal.gov. 

Join the Birmingham CERT Team  

  • Learn first aid, search and rescue, disaster recovery, CPR, and more. Every Tuesday, beginning Sept. 12-Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the upstairs classroom of Fire Station No. 2, located at 600 11thSt. South. Get details attached. For questions, email pubed@birminghamal.gov or call 205-254-6560. Check out the informational video here. 

Ramsay alumni announce reunion week

  • Ramsay Reunion: The Exception is slated to start Sunday, Sept. 17 and culminate at the Alumni Picnic on Saturday, Sept. 23 with several cross-generational outings and memorable events throughout. For more information email Ramsayalumni@gmail.com. Ramsay alumni are encouraged to stay updated via the Ramsay Alumni page on Facebook. 


The Get Down will take place at Avondale Park   

  • Presented by Seasick Records and Yellowhammer Print Shop. Featuring arts, music, records, and vintage. With William Tyler & The Impossible Truth, Will Stewart, and Jahnah Camille. Sunday, Sept. 17. See attached for details.   

Sign up for the city’s blood drive

  • Sign up for the City of Birmingham’s Employee Blood Drive. The event is Tuesday, Sept. 19 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Boutwell Auditorium. Presenting donors will receive a $20 Amazon gift card, Red Cross T-shirt and more. To schedule, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter the code: BHM. Or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). 

 

Let us remember the victims of homicide

  • The National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims prayer vigil will take place at Kelly Ingram Park on Monday, Sept. 25 from 6-7 p.m.  

 

FORGING JUSTICE POSTER SERIES 

The city's 60th commemoration poster series continues  

  • September is the month we reflect upon the Four Little Girls who lost their lives in the 16th Street Church bombing. September's poster is themed “We Remember" and features an artistic collage of Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley. Free copies of this month’s poster are available in city hall. You can also check out the calendar of events for the 60th commemoration events happening all year at birminghamal.gov/forgingjustice.    

  

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

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Tenants’ rights educational seminar this Saturday 

  • Learn your rights. Saturday, Aug. 19. 9 a.m.-12 noon. Five Points West Library. Free. There is no need to register. For more information, call 205-324-0111.  

 

Come out to the KIDS Kasino  

  • As the YWCA celebrates its 120th year of serving the Greater Birmingham community, we invite you to go “all in” for KIDS Kasino on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 6-10 p.m. at the YWCA Central Alabama for an evening of casino-style gaming, food, and fun! We hope you will bring your whole family for a night out with childcare available for the evening on site. See attached for details. 

 

Learn about Municipal Court and get credit for doing so 

  • Make plans to attend the 2023 Municipal Court Summit to complete your continuing education requirements! The Summit has been approved for:  

    • 12 hours of continuing education by the Alabama Judicial College 

    • 12 hours of continuing legal education by the Alabama State Bar 

    • 6 hours of continuing education by the Alabama Administrative Office of the Courts 

    • 9.5 hours of continuing education for Social Workers 

    • With sessions engaging sessions on Procedural Justice, Trauma-Informed Criminal Justice Responses, Understanding Human Trafficking, and Workplace Mental Health, coupled with Criminal Justice Ethics, Legislative Updates, and an exciting panel discussion on Exploring the Duties of a Court Clerk, we are confident you will walk away with effective tips, tools, and strategies to get Back to the Basics! The summit is August 24-25 at the Boutwell Auditorium. Click here to check out the agenda and reserve your spot today! 

 

Titusville Library presents several events: 

  • Arts at Crafts: Cotton Swab Flower Painting, Aug. 29 at 3:30 p.m.; Silly Putty, Aug. 22 at 3:30 p.m.   

  • Book Signing: The Titusville Library will host author Sonya “Sam” Mitchell for a book signing of her table book “Picture the Picture.” Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 4 p.m. See attached for details.  

  • Celebrating T Shirt Day. Titusville Library. Sept. 13 at 11 a.m. Adult book club with make their own shirts. See attached for details.  

 

 

It’s time for the 25th Sidewalk Film Festival 2023 

  • The 25th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival will take place August 21-27 in Downtown Birmingham's Historic Theatre District. For details, go to https://sidewalkfest.com/how-to-fest/  

 

Support the COB Back 2 School Supply Drive 

  • Let’s support our Birmingham City Schools students with needed school supplies. Donations accepted include pens, pencils, paper, markers, crayons, notebooks, glue, erasers, calculators, hand sanitizer, tissue, etc. Donation boxes are located on the first floor of city hall. Drop off now through Aug. 25. For more information, contact Employee Engagement via email at cobengagement@birminghamal.gov. Or call 205-254-2084.    

 

Support the District 7 Community Clean Up 

  • Help clean up our community. Saturday, Aug. 26. Wenonah High School, 2800 Wilson Road SW. Volunteer registration and supply pick-up at 8:30 a.m. Starts at 8:45 a.m. See attached for details.  

   

Join the reading rally and help our scholars 

  • Let’s rally to support Birmingham’s young scholars. Monday, Aug. 28 at Bill Harris Arena. Featuring door prizes, free books for families and opportunities to volunteer. Warm up with dancing at 5 p.m. The rally begins at 6 p.m. See attached for details.   

 

Wind Down Wednesday to celebrate women 

  • Honoring the women in the upcoming StrongHER Book. Wednesday, Aug. 30. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cash bar, vendors and food trucks and live DJ. Boutwell Auditorium. See attached for details.      

 

COMING UP next month 

 

Enjoy movies in the park 

  • Memorial Park, 524 6th Ave. South. Saturday, Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. See attached for details.  

 

Make plans to come out the Summer Music Vibes event 

  • Sunday, Sept. 3. 4 p.m. Free. Music, food trucks, voter registration. 633 Cotton Ave. SW. See attached for details.  

  

Join the Birmingham CERT Team 

  • Learn first aid, lite search and rescue, disaster recovery, CPR, and more. Every Tuesday, beginning Sept. 5-Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the upstairs classroom of Fire Station No. 2, located at 600 11th St. South. Get details attached. For questions, email pubed@birminghamal.gov or call 205-254-6560. See attached. 

 

Sign up to be a part of ACE 

  • The Academy of Civic Engagement (ACE) is a City of Birmingham initiative, with the central goal of getting residents directly involved and engaged with their local municipal government. ACE focuses on bringing everyday citizens together for a deeper understanding of how the city works for them and how they can plug into a variety of opportunities. ACE wants to prepare residents to go into their communities to act, serve, and lead. You must be a resident of the City of Birmingham to participate. Click here to apply now! Orientation is on Thursday, Sept. 7!  

 

Upcoming PEP workshops planned 

  • The Department of Planning, Engineering and Permits (PEP) will be hosting three workshops in the month of September that will cover several topics related to permitting and inspections within the City of Birmingham. These three workshops will help better inform the public of the requirements for pulling a permit within Birmingham and the inspection processes related to each permit. These informational workshops will be beneficial to both citizens and developers.  Each event is designed to be 2 hours. All the events are free and open to the public. 

    • Session A: The first session, which will take place at the CrossPlex on Thursday, Sept. 7 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., will cover topics such as zoning requirements, pre-permitting meetings, and a new online permit guide for the city.  

    • Session B: The second session, which will take place at the CrossPlex on Wednesday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., will cover the permitting process from A to Z as well as a discussion around contractor education and ensuring citizens have the correct information when selecting a contractor.

    • Session C: The final session, which will take place at the CrossPlex on Thursday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., will cover the inspections and enforcement aspects related to permitted and unpermitted work within the city. 

The Get Down at Avondale Park  

  • Presented by Seasick Records and Yellowhammer Print Shop. Featuring arts, music, records, and vintage. With William Tyler & The Impossible Truth, Will Stewart, and Jahnah Camille. Sunday, Sept. 17. See attached for details.  
     

FORGING JUSTICE  

The city's 60th commemoration poster series continues 

  • August is the month we reflect upon the writers, poets, journalists, photographers, and creatives who help tell the story of justice. August's poster is themed “Raise Your Voice" and features a collage of past and present storytellers across our city. Free copies of this month’s poster are available in city hall. You can also check out the calendar of events for the 60th commemoration events happening all year at birminghamal.gov/forgingjustice.      

  

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

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The City is celebrating your milestone! 

  • Our employees are our greatest asset. We are appreciative of the work you do every day, and we do not take lightly the fact that you choose to work and serve the residents of Birmingham. The City of Birmingham and the Human Resources proudly present the 2022 Employee Recognition Milestone List. The presentation (linked below) features all employees achieving milestone anniversaries of their COB employment during the 2022 calendar year. Be on the lookout for the 2023 Monthly Milestone Lists beginning later this month. See the milestones here: https://www.birminghamal.gov/milestone 

 

Make plans to attend to Heart Luncheon and Silent Auction! 

  • Please Join BWELL BHM and American Heart Association for the Heart Healthy Luncheon and Silent Auction on Tuesday, Feb. 14. from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Hall of Distinguished Citizens. A healthy lunch will be available for $5. Door prizes will be awarded and there are fantastic items available during the silent auction. See attached flyer for details. 

 

Plan to attend the Black History Month panel discussion  

  • In celebration of Black History Month, the Human Resources Department will present the WebEx panel discussion The Uncomfortable Conversation: How far have we come and where are we headed? Judge Andra Sparks will moderate an open dialogue on the current forward movement and the continued challenges of Birmingham. Panelists include retired Federal Judge U.W. Clemon, The Surge Project Executive Director Te’Andria Ellis, BCRI President and CEO DeJuana Thompson and COB IEO Director Cornell Wesley.  

  • If you have questions for the panelists, please feel free to submit those to employeerelations@birminghamal.gov by Feb. 13 or drop in the chat the during the panel discussion. 

 

Share your thoughts in the Engagement Survey 

  • Putting People First is part of the fabric of our work environment. We value your opinions and need your feedback. Please complete the employee engagement survey. Your responses are voluntary and confidential. The survey will be open until February 28 at 11:59 p.m. The first 1,000 employees completing the entire survey will receive a Chick-fil-A gift card and will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card.   

  • Complete the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/COBEMPLOYEEENGAGEMENT 

 

Spoken Word Contest Winners named 

  • Thanks to all employees who participated in the 2023 Spoken Word Contest. The entries were creative and powerful.  

    • Here are the winners: 

      • 1st place: Unity – Maurice Hollamon 

      • 2nd place: When They Come For Us – LaQuita Middleton 

      • 3rd place: Power of Ambition – Katherine Snider  

    • Honorable Mentions: 

      • Skywriting – Michelle Dacus Carr 

      • The Fact Is – by Jill Scott spoken by Monica King Slater  

      • The Poet – Tamario Ward 

      • A Servant Leader – Alicia Johnson-Williams  

  • Congratulations to these employees! Thanks to our voters and judges. The winning selection will be available on the HR Intranet page. 

 

SJRE hosts a Black History Month panel discussion 

  • In celebration of Black History Month join the Division of Social Justice & Racial Equity for a panel discussion on “The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story.” The panel will feature former Birmingham Mayor Dr. Richard Arrington, Jr.; founding Birmingham Civil Rights Institute President Odessa Woolfolk; Community Organizer Chad Freeman; and moderated by Gina Mallisham, Director, Jefferson County Memorial Project. Majella Chube Hamilton with The Ballard House will provide an overview.  

 

Doing it for me COB Weight Loss Challenge 

  • The Doing It For Me in 2023 Employee Healthy Weight Loss Challenge is underway! If you want to participate, it's not too late. The deadline to sign up for the employee challenge is Friday, Feb. 24. The program ends April 27.  

    • Cash prizes will go to the winners who lose the greatest percentage of weight in their age category. Several employees have already successfully used the Sign-up Genius account to register. If you want to use the link, go here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E44AEA829A4F94-doing 

 

Check out the February BHS newsletter 

  • The Behavioral Health Systems A.S.S.I.S.T. Newsletter for February 2023 is attached and provides tips for building self-esteem in children, information about eating disorders and a time management exercise.  

 

Soulful Sunday event at library coming soon 

  • Once a month during the winter season, different musical acts will perform at the Birmingham Central Library. The next Soulful Sunday event is Sunday, Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. This program is free and open to the public. 

 
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Arlington 

 

 

Generic prescriptions now available at Brownstone Clinic 

  • As you know, the City of Birmingham employees have access to the free Brownstone BWell Clinic. Now, in addition to its medical services, the clinic is offering many 90-day generic prescriptions at a discounted rate. For more information, employees should go to cobclinic.com. See attached for details.  

 

Financial workshops coming up 

  • Sign up for the following financial workshops facilitated by Operation HOPE Coach Cecilia R. Bailey, CFEd ®. 

    • February 14, 2023 - Love & Money in Relationships 

    • February 23, 2023 - Just KIDding: Love & Money While Parenting 

  • See attached for details. 

 

Sign up for upcoming blood drive 

  • The City of Birmingham will host a blood drive on Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Boutwell Auditorium, located at 1930 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd. Your blood donation is needed and could help save a life. Donors will receive a $10 Amazon gift card and automatically be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Clearwater Beach, FL. Sign up at Redcrossblood.org and then enter the code: BHM. 

 

Get tickets for Mother’s Day Celebration! 

  • Celebrate mom with an evening of music featuring Pastor Mike Jr. LeAndria Johnson, Shirley Caesar, Marvin Sapp with comedian Jonathan Slocumb. Friday, May 12. 7:30 p.m. Boutwell Auditorium. Get tickets at Etix.com or call 254-2820. 

 

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

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Sign up for the MLK Day 5K Drum Run  

Some free entry forms available! 

  • The MLK Day 5K Drum Run is a fun and active event to celebrate the MLK Day holiday weekend. Since its 2012 inception in Atlanta, GA, the race has grown to over 2,000 runners/walkers and featured over 200 drummers from metro area schools and groups. The City of Birmingham and the Mayor’s Office is an INSPIRE partner for the 2023 MLK 5K Drum Run ‘TEAM COB’ and has comp forms for seven 5K entries and seven 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk entries. If you would like to participate, please email uche.bean@birminghamal.gov. All entry forms need to be returned via email no later than Friday, Jan. 6. 

 

Call Spoken Word artists! 

  • The City of Birmingham presents its Servant Leader Spoken Word Contest. Submit your spoken word recording of a previously authored or original piece to employeerelations@birminghamal.gov. There is a 2-minute limit and city policies apply to all submissions. For additional information, call 581-3082 or email employeerelations@birminghamal.gov. Submissions are accepted now through Wednesday, Jan. 18. Employee voting will take place January 19-25. Outside judging will be Thursday, Jan. 26.  Winner announced Friday, Jan. 27. 

  • The Birmingham Public Library presents Bards and Brews Open Mic 2023. The event will take place on Friday, Jan. 6 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Central Library, located at 2100 Park Place.  It’s free to enter and participate, but attendees must be at least 18 and 21 to drink. Featuring Poet Glenwood. See attached flyer.  

 

Get healthy in the New Year 

  • Birmingham Park and Recreation presents 107 Days to Better Health Kick-off Mixer. Tuesday, Jan. 10, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy vendors, wellness screenings, cooking and fitness demos, and door prizes. The event will take place at the Negro Southern League Museum, located at 120 16th Street South.  

  • Birmingham Park and Recreation presents Fitness at the Villa, a free weekly series beginning Tuesday, Jan. 17 at Avondale Villa, located at 4220 Woodvale Road. Here is the weekly schedule: 

    • Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Kickbox Sculpt 

    • Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Xtreme Hip-Hop 

    • Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Line Dance 

  • Check out this month’s Behavioral Health Systems Newsletter. It includes helpful tips on keeping a New Year’s resolution, staying engaged at work, and exercising regularly. See attached. 

 

UAB’s Alys Stephens Center offering discounted rates for city employees 

  • Check out the following special offers just for City of Birmingham employees: 

    • Buy 1 Ticket, Get 1 Free for Jazz Sensations Fred Hersch and Esperanza Spalding. Wednesday, Jan. 18. Scan for offer and use code ESPCITYBOGO at checkout. Tickets are $35-$55. 

    • Jazz/Low Country Ranky Tanky. Thursday, Feb. 23. Scan for offer and use code RANKYCITYBOGO at checkout. Tickets are $39. 

    • Meshell Ndegeocello. Thursday, March 9. Scan for offer and use code MESHCITYBOGO at checkout. Tickets are $39. 

  • For more information, see the attached flyer and go to AlysStephens.org. 

 

BFRS shares their emergency incident totals for 2022 

  • Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service responded to 73,007 emergency incidents in 2022. Last year was the busiest in the history of BFRS, which included the following: 

    • 200 emergency incidents per day. 

    • 1,404 emergency incidents per week. 

    • 6,084 emergency incidents per month. 

  

Submit your news to marie.sutton@birminghamal.gov

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Birmingham News You Can Use - September 16, 2022

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“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.”   

 — Colin Powell  

HAPPY HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

* We want your stories! * 

  • In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the City of Birmingham Human Resources Department would like to share stories of Hispanic and Latinx families, culture, and traditions. If you have a story that you would like to share, please email the story (videos and photographs are welcomed and encouraged) to employeerelations@birminghamal.gov. Deadline is Friday, Sept. 30. Please call 205-581-3052 if you have questions or need additional information. 

 

* Food Truck Friday is today *    

  • The popular Food Truck Friday event will take place TODAY on Short 20th Street in front of City Hall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a live radio remote with Summit Media, who will host ticket giveaways for the Morehouse Tuskegee Classic game!  

    • The following trucks will be here:  

      • Coco Crabs 

      • Aww Shucks  

      • Treats So Sweet  

      • Smoke on Wheels 

      • Jolly Cakes  

      • Lemonade Junkeez 

      • Dirty Red 

      • Cake’s Southern Fried Eats  

      • Sugar and Ice Desserts 

      • Not Ya Average Leaf  

      • Nawlins Style Po Boys 

      • Oh My Turkey Leg 

 

* Singer Omarion to sign his new book * 

 

* Bring Your Own Vibe * 

* Medical Minute with Dr. Kre of BWell* 

  • September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month   

    • Prostate health is important. Remember all men need to start having regular prostate checks at the age of 40 years for African Americans and 50 years for Caucasian Americans.  Also, make sure to ask about your family history of all the men in your family.   

    • Here are a few good prostate health tips:   

      • Maintain a healthy weight. Obesity is often a risk factor for cancers.   

      • Decrease red meat and increase your vegetables   

      • Exercise more & quit smoking   

    • To come get your blood work to check your PSA (prostate level) at NO COPAYMENT, enroll at cobclinic.com or give us a call at Brownstone BWell 205-202-5650.   

     

* Family Movie Night in the park * 

  • Birmingham Park and Rec is hosting Family Movie Night at different city parks through October 13. This special program, known as “Parks After Dark,” is for all ages and free to the public. The movies will start at sunset.    

    • Dates and locations include:    

      • Wiggins Park Rec Center – Sept. 22    

      • North Bham Rec Center – Sept. 29    

      • Fountain Heights Rec Center – Oct. 6    

      • Memorial Park Rec Center – Oct. 13  

  

* Helpful tips from Behavioral Health Systems * 

  • Social media, texting and other forms of digital communication are now ingrained into children's habits at an early age. Unfortunately, bullying has also evolved with technology. The attached handout, Cyberbullying & Keeping Your Children Safe, offers tips to parents and guardians to help protect their children. As a reminder, BHS is continuing to offer telehealth services. Please do not hesitate to reach out to BHS to discuss your benefits and to find a counselor to meet your needs.  Call BHS today at 800-245-1150. 

UPCOMING EVENTS          

 

Saturday, September 17  

  • First-time home buyers seminar 

    • Learn helpful information. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Salvation Army Center of Hope, 2015 26th Ave. West. Lunch is provided. See attached for details.  

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  • Birmingham Museum of Art to host its Latin American Heritage Festival  

    • Celebrate Latin culture at the Birmingham Museum of Art during their sixth annual Latin American Heritage Festival in collaboration with Fiesta Birmingham. Join BMA for a day of festivities, featuring Spanish-language gallery tours and delicious Latin cuisine. Enjoy family-friendly art activities, face painting, and much more! Sept. 17 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Free.  
        

  • Back in School Chess Tournament  

    • The Arlington House and Gardens, along with ChessNation and Birmingham Public Libraries, will present a chess tournament. See details attached.    

  
Thursday, September 22 

 

Saturday, September 24 

  • CrossPlex Villa Block Party 

    • Come enjoy a block party featuring the grand opening of Crab Barrack. City and County employees receive a 10 percent discount on CrossPlex village eateries (except for Starbucks). See attached. 

 

Thursday, September 29  

  

Saturday, October 1  

  • Employee Appreciation Day  

    • Birmingham-Southern College will have a City of Birmingham Employee Appreciation Day during its 6 p.m. game on Saturday, Oct. 1 on its campus. What this means is that City of Birmingham employees who show their ID badge at any gate, will receive free entrance. All employees attending the game will also be entered in a drawing. **There is limited parking around the stadium, so fans will most likely need to park in the parking lot by the college's soccer fields and walk down the hill to the stadium.  

   

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