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June 8, 2023 

DEADLINE EXTENDED: The 2023 Juneteenth Door Decorating Contest - One, two, three, go. Engage, Collaborate, Decorate.  Show us what you got!!! 

• All City of Birmingham departments are invited to show their Juneteenth spirit and pride by decorating their department door. 

• Contest information: 

• EXTENDED to 5 p.m., Thursday, June 8. Send participation notification to COBengagement@birminghamal.gov. Departments must have doors decorated by 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 13. Judging will take place Wednesday, June 14 - Thursday, June 15. Winners announced Friday, June 16. Scoring rubric and contest information attached   

Get fit with a free weekly bootcamp 

• Every Monday, Birmingham Park and Recreation hosts a free bootcamp at Boutwell from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. powered by IAM BHAM. See flyer for details. No class will be held on June 19. 

Support area restaurants and bars with Magic City Sips 

• Magic City Sips is a summer-long, city-wide happy hour event series taking place every Wednesday from 4-7 p.m., during the months of June, July, and August. Participating bars and restaurants will host their own happy hours, highlighting Sips-specific drink and food specials. The summer will conclude with a "Sippy Cup Award" which will be offered to the best establishment based on patrons' votes in various categories including Best Cocktail, Best Happy Hour Appetizer, Best Vibe, and more. Sips seeks to not only engage our residents and business communities but to also drive traffic in support of one of Birmingham's most thriving and notable industries. See attached flyer with a QR Code to scan for additional information. Follow them on Instagram @ieobirmingham. 

Enjoy good music and great food at upcoming festival  

• The 27th Annual Bob Marley 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. 

Come out for a community clean-up on Saturday 

• Help pick up litter and cut grass at the Fountain Heights Community Clean-up this Saturday, June 10 from 9-11 a.m. The event will take place at the Fountain Heights Recreation Center, located at 1101 15th Ave. North. Sign-up starts at 8:30 a.m. See attached for details.  

BMA to host African Heritage Festival  

• The Birmingham Museum of Art is hosting an African Heritage Festival, sponsored by Medical Properties Trust with support from Blue Cross Blue Shield. Join BMA on Saturday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., as they come together to celebrate the rich and diverse heritage of African cultures and the Museum's exceptional African art galleries. This family-friendly festival includes immersive experiences, captivating performances, delicious cuisine, and hands-on activities for all ages. Get more info at https://www.artsbma.org.

Several positions open 

• Birmingham Park and Recreation is hiring for several positions. See attached for details.  

Enjoy delicious meals at the Arlington House 

• 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.  

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 Medicare – Wednesday, June 14 

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

• See attached for details.  

Lots of upcoming events at Titusville Public Library 

• Check out the following upcoming events at Titusville Public Library, located at 2 6th Ave. SW. See attached flyers for details. 

• Swinging Stories Golf Camp. Ages 5 -18. June 6, 8, 13, and16, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 

• Father’s Day Brunch. Wednesday, June 14 at 11 a.m.
  

• Arts and Crafts. Every Tuesday 11 a.m.-12 p.m. starting June 13 and through July 20. 

• All Together Now Fortnite Party. July 12 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Registration required.  

Enjoy 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.
   

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

News You Can Use: 6-1-23

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. 

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Forest Park / South Avondale (April Newsletter)

 FOREST PARK / SOUTH AVONDALE

 TUESDAY, April 4, 2023, 6:30 p.m.
Avondale Library

Agenda:
1.  Report from South Precinct
2.  Parking Variance Parking Modification to allow for 8 off-street parking spaces instead of the required 43 parking spaces for a restaurant.  Old Melt location, 4105 4th Av. S.
3.  Setback Variance to allow for a covered porch addition to be set back 19.9 feet from the front yard property line instead of the required 25 feet front yard setback. (3400 Altamont Way)
4.  Update on Neighborhood Meet and Greet, Pam Murray.
5.  Update on 4167 & 4173 Cliff Road Nuisances, Shannon Blankenship
6.  Update on efforts to create a sidewalk along Altamont Park, Maury Shevin.
7.  Report from Friends of Avondale Park, April Merritt.
8.  Report from Birmingham Board of Education, Mary Boehm
9.  Report from District 3 City Councilor, Valerie Abbott
10.  Report from District 5 City Councilor, Darrel O'Quinn 

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Brush and Bulk Trash Pick Up Date: 
Forest Park / South Avondale  
THURSDAY, APRIL 12
https://www.birminghamal.gov/bulktrash 

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The City of Birmingham has entered phase 2 delivery of the new uniform garbage carts. More than 20,000 carts will be delivered to residences over the next few weeks.
 
The carts will be distributed equally among the four waste management districts (north, south, east, west). If you have received a cart in the phase 2 delivery, please refer to the information packet included with the cart. You will receive additional information in the mail soon. Read more about the new system and delivery plans at www.birminghamal.gov/pickup.

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Please remember to pick up after your pet and avoid disposing of their waste in your neighbor's trash can.  Also be mindful of your pet peeing or pooping on your neighbor's lawn, shrubbery and ground cover.  Pet urine is toxic to many of our plants.

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Forest Park and Avondale Park Historic Districts
Design Review Information

When applying for a building/construction permit, the City's database will alert the clerk if your address is within one of the City's historic districts.  If you reside in one of the City's historic districts, construction / renovation projects will likely be subject to Birmingham's design review process. Forest Park / South Avondale Neighborhood has two historically designated districts (Forest Park and Avondale Park).  These districts are subject to design review when new construction, renovation, repair, and remodel projects affecting the exterior of any structure located within the historic district boundaries.  Research has show that property values are greater for homes located in historic districts, especially districts that are subject to design review.

When City permitting personnel determines that your proposed renovation/construction project is within a historic district, you will be referred to City's  design review personnel for a determination if the repairs, construction etc. are subject to review by the City and local design review committees.  

If your case is subject to design review, you will be given a date to present your case to the City's design review committee.  You will also be referred to your local "Neighborhood" committee for review.  The local committee will review your case prior to the date set for review by the City's committee and make recommendations to the City Design Review Board.

Local design review committees are made up of historic district residents with the requirement that at least 2 members of the committee are architects. Local committees make findings and recommendations that are submitted to the City committee.  The findings and recommendations of the local committee are binding and can only be overturned by a two thirds majority of the City's design review committee. 

As a word of caution, if you think your residence is located within one of Forest Park / South Avondale Neighborhood's Historic Districts, DO NOT purchase materials or commence exterior renovations/construction prior to a determination whether your project is subject to the City's design review process.  If  your materials / design are not approved during the process, you may not be able to recoup the expense for materials and / or construction labor.
 

 Forest Park Design Review Committee Interim Chairman
Jeff McGee - jeffmcgeefpsa@aol.com  (205) 999 3185

Avondale Park Design Review Committee Chairman
Jeff McGee - jeffmcgeefpsa@aol.com  (205) 999 3185


Avondale Park Historic District Map
https://gisweb.birminghamal.gov/StandardMaps/Historic/AvondalePark.pdf

Career Opportunity: Programs Assistant at Space One Eleven Arts Center

Position Available:

Programs Assistant

Space One Eleven seeks a Programs Assistant to work closely with staff in the Exhibitions and Arts Education programs. To be considered for this position you must have a strong knowledge and appreciation of contemporary art. A college degree in visual art or art history is preferred. The successful applicant must also have at least one full year of experience working in a professional office environment.

This is a full-time position. Some evening and weekend work is required.

About Space One Eleven

Founded in 1986, Space One Eleven’s mission is to provide professional opportunities for artists, create a forum for public understanding of contemporary art, and offer arts education to area youth.

The exhibitions in Space One Eleven’s galleries showcase artists of local, regional, and national prominence; thereby providing an opportunity to see and experience all types of cutting-edge contemporary art, and to provide a platform for artists and community members to engage in dialog about current issues. Space One Eleven’s rigorous afterschool art classes and summer art camps serve youth in grades 2 through 12. Space One Eleven also offers art classes in public schools, and workshops for adults in its downtown studios.

Job Accountabilities

• Assist with the organization and installation of exhibitions.

• Coordinate with exhibiting artists.

• Act as gallery docent.

• Process art student registrations.

• Correspond with a variety of individuals including parents and artists.

• Assist with implementing public relations and marketing plans.

• Maintain appointment and project calendars.

• Maintain and update the website and use database software.

• Assist with other operations, as needed.

Essential Requirements

• Have a commitment to Space One Eleven’s mission and values of social justice and human rights.

• Be highly organized with attention to detail.

• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and knowledge of communication principles and practices.

• Be proficient with MS Office Suite.

• Have experience with social media tools: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Hootsuite.

• Have flexibility performing in varied job assignments.

• Be able to comfortably lift 50 pounds.

• Be comfortable working on a ladder.

• Have access to a personal vehicle for transportation.

Compensation

$15 Hourly

Benefits: Health Reimbursement Account, SIMPLE IRA up to 3% employer match, paid vacation, and holidays.

Hiring Process and Timeline

• We will read your cover letter and resume first. In your cover letter, please be sure to tell us why you are interested in this job and what makes you a strong candidate.

• If you are invited for an in-person interview, we will ask for three professional references.

• We will review applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Email resume with cover letter to:

applications@spaceoneeleven.org.

Please include “Team Member Application-Programs Assistant” in the subject line.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE



Space One Eleven is an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourages applicants of all backgrounds.

Make summer count with ASFA summer camps! 🌞

Register for ASFA Summer Camps today!

Make your 2023 summer count with Alabama School of Fine Arts summer camps! Offering camps in app design, computer science, visual arts, creative writing, and three-week pre-algebra and algebra intensives for those looking to review or get ahead.
 

Come create, learn and discover with ASFA's award-winning faculty!
Register at www.asfaschool.org/summer-camps.

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CrossPlex seeking paid and volunteer help this week

• The Birmingham CrossPlex is hosting the 2023 NCAA DIII ITF Championships this week. They are in need of city employee staff to serve in paid roles and volunteers to serve in non-paid roles. City employees who are interested in serving March 8-11, 2023, please reach out to Charlicia R. Heard at charlicia.heard@birminghamal.gov. Non-city employees who would like to volunteer should see the attached flyer for details.

Awesomeness Day is March 10

• You are the reason Birmingham is a great place to work. COB HR is celebrating International AWESOMENESS Day. Spread joy and positivity by telling others how wonderful they are! Send your AWESOMENESS day moments to employeerelations@birminghamal.gov with the #COBAwesomenessDay hashtag to be featured on social media, as well as COB & HR's page. Printable cards are attached so that you can celebrate your coworkers!

Sign up today for the 2023 Women's Summit

• The City of Birmingham is hosting its 2023 Women’s Summit, which is themed “Telling Our Stories and Becoming____”* The event will take place on Thursday, March 23 at the Boutwell Exhibition Hall from 1-5 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of motivation, sharing, and forward-thinking. There will be a keynote speaker, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. Attendance is free, but registration is strongly recommended. All employees are invited. (Note: Please discuss your attendance with your department leadership.) Go to birminghamal.gov/cobwomen for details and to sign up.

• * You fill in the blank of what you want to gain and who you want to become.
  

The Perfect Note Express has new hours

• The Perfect Note Express, the café located in the basement of City Hall, has new hours of operation. They are now open Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. https://perfectnoteexpress.com/

Attend a financial Lunch and Learn in March

• The Birmingham City Credit Union is hosting a series of lunch and learn events this month. See attached for details. 

• Money 101 – March 15 at 11:30 a.m. 

• Credit 101 – March 22 at 11:30 a.m. 

• How to Navigate Kids and Money – March 29 at 11:30 a.m.  

Volunteers sought for the Birmingham Community Emergency Response Team

• Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service is preparing for its upcoming Community Emergency Response Team class this fall and is currently seeking volunteers to participate. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program helps train people to be better prepared to respond to emergency situations in their communities. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a CERT member, email your name, phone number, and email address to pubed@birminghamal.gov.

• The classes are from April 11 to May 23, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Fire Station No. 2, located at 600-11th Street South.

BPD hosts a hygiene drive

• As a part of Women’s History Month, the Birmingham Police Department will be hosting a women’s hygiene drive until March 24. All items collected will be donated to a local women’s shelter. The following sites are drop-off locations:

• Birmingham Police Headquarters: 1701 1st Ave N

• South Precinct: 1320 19th Street S

• East Precinct: 600 Red Lane Road

• West Precinct: 2236 47th Street

• North Precinct: 2600 31st Avenue North

• Please see attached flyer for additional information

Get your tickets for the A Novel Tasting event

• The Birmingham Public Library cordially invites you to the second annual A Novel Tasting! This festive event will take place on Thursday, April 6, from 6-8:30 p.m. at the downtown Central Library. The evening will feature a tasting of fine wines, locally crafted beers, and distilled spirits. Live music by Eric Essix, catered food, and complimentary drinks will entertain guests throughout the evening. A cigar bar will be set up outside for aficionados of fine tobacco, and a VIP reception will be held between 5 and 6 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase now on Eventbrite.  

Enjoy lunch at the Arlington House

• Enjoy a three-course lunch at the historic Arlington Antebellum House on Thursday, March 23. Seatings are 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. $20 per person. Reservations required. Click here for more info.

Get tickets for Mother’s Day Celebration!

• Celebrate mom with an evening of music featuring Pastor Mike Jr. LeAndria Johnson, Shirley Caesar, and 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.

News You Can Use: 2-23-23

Rental assistance available for Birmingham residents in need 

• Birmingham residents with a financial need can now apply for rental and/or utility assistance. Qualified residents are anyone who can demonstrate a financial need and be able to provide income and ID verification as well as proof of Birmingham residency. If approved, up to 12 months of support is available. Go to birminghamal.gov/renthelp or call 205-254-2309. 

SIGN UP TODAY: 2023 Women's Summit

• The City of Birmingham is hosting its 2023 Women’s Summit, which is themed “Telling Our Stories and Becoming____”* The event will take place on Thursday, March 23 at the Boutwell Exhibition Hall from 1-5 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of motivation, sharing, and forward thinking. There will be a keynote speaker, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. Attendance is free, but registration is strongly recommended. All employees are invited. (Note: Please discuss your attendance with your department leadership.) Go to birminghamal.gov/cobwomen for details and to sign up.

  * You fill in the blank of what you want to gain and who you want to become.

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 

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. 

• RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reading-with-justice-the-1619-project-a-new-origin-story-tickets-537872038747 

Sign up for the 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 

Operation Hope to host a financial workshop 

• Sign up for the financial workshop “Just KIDding: Love & Money While Parenting,” facilitated by Operation HOPE Coach Cecilia R. Bailey, CFEd®. 

• February 23 at 11:30 a.m. See attached for details. 

Attend a financial Lunch and Learn in March 

• The Birmingham City Credit Union will host a series of lunch and learn events in March. See attached for details. 

  * Money 101 – March 15 at 11:30 a.m. 

  * Credit 101 – March 22 at 11:30 a.m. 

  * How to Navigate Kids and Money – March 29 at 11:30 a.m.  

Volunteers sought for the Birmingham Community Emergency Response Team 

• Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service is preparing for their upcoming Community Emergency Response Team class this fall and are currently seeking volunteers to participate. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program helps train people to be better prepared to respond to emergency situations in their communities. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a CERT member, send emailyour name, phone number and email address to pubed@birminghamal.gov. 

• The classes are April 11 to May 23, from6-7:30p.m. at Fire Station No. 2, located at 600- 11th Street South 

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.

How To Report Needs In Your Neighborhood

Are you aware of all the ways you can report needs in your neighborhood?

Here's how:

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January Update - Children's Aid Society of Alabama

This year, Camp APAC is open to adopted children ages 12 to 18, along with their siblings (birth and foster siblings living in the same household) who are connected to Alabama DHR (i.e. at least one camp applicant must be adopted from foster care). It will be hosted at the beautiful Camp Chandler in Wetumpka, AL. Children in the permanent custody of DHR with a plan of adoption by their current placement are also eligible to attend. Limited slots will also be available for non-DHR connected families at a cost of $175 for these 4 great days of fun!

Want To Apply As Camp Staff?

You must be 19 years old or older to apply. Also, thorough background checks are completed on all applicants in compliance with State requirements.

Prior experience in a camp setting is not a requirement for working as part of our team, however, it is a bonus! Working with children in professional settings, teaching skills, and certifications are also assets to your application.

Please email vanderson@childrensaid.org with any questions.