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City Of Birmingham Holiday Hours

City of Birmingham offices will close at 12 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2018

Birmingham, Ala. – Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has announced that all City of Birmingham offices, except for 911, fire and police, will close at 12 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 31. However, garbage and bulk trash and brush collections will continue that day until crews have completed their routes.

“2018 has been an incredible year for our city, and 2019 will offer even greater opportunities,’’ Mayor Woodfin said. “It has been a pleasure to serve the public this year, and we look forward to doing even more in the new year as we continue to put people first.’’ 

“I want to encourage everyone to keep the safety of their family and neighbors in mind this season. Please refrain from celebratory gunfire and drinking and driving as we close out another year.”

 

Jones Valley Teaching Farm launches "Power of Food" Giving Campaign

Jones Valley Teaching Farm has launched their "Power of Food" Giving Campaign. This campaign intends to run through the end of January and raise $10,000 to cover a portion of the 2019 costs of our two after school programs: Farm Club and Student-Run Farmer's Market.

Join us for the Birmingham City Council Holiday Gathering!

Join us at the Birmingham City Council Holiday Gathering on Thursday, December 20th!

Live, work, or visit downtown Birmingham? We need your input!

In this survey you will have the opportunity to rank your top priorities, answer questions regarding strengths, challenges, needs and opportunities, as well as pinpoint your ideas and issues on a map. This input is critical for crafting the plan so please give us your thoughts and then share the site with your friends and neighbors who care about downtown Birmingham!

Community Advisory Board Meeting Minutes for October and November 2018

At the request of Elizabeth Sanfelippo, President-Elect of the Highland Park Neighborhood Association, we have made the Citizen’s Advisory Board Meeting Minutes for October and November 2018 meeting available online. We have also included the latest recommendations for the Citizen Participation Plan.

Birmingham Bowl Information and Tickets

The stage is set for the 2018 Birmingham Bowl! The Memphis Tigers from the American Athletic Conference will take on the the Wake Forest Demon Deacons from the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Current and former Ensley residents encouraged to share stories about their community during “Ensley Engaged’’ event on Dec. 3.

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Former and current Ensley residents and business owners are invited to visit the McAlpine Recreation Center on Monday, Dec. 3 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to share their stories about life in Ensley. Doors will open at 5 p.m. The address is 1115 Avenue F.

Birmingham Public Library is hosting Five Christmas Concerts at the Central, Powderly and North Birmingham Libraries

The Birmingham Public Library (BPL) is hosting five concerts to help patrons get in the holiday spirit. The programs are among nearly 100 free holiday events and workshops being held at 18 locations across Birmingham between now and Christmas. Click here for a listing