FROM THE CITY - NEWS YOU CAN USE - AUGUST 18 2022

News You Can Use 

August 18, 2022 

   

“A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there.”  

— Author Unknown 

 

 

The City of Birmingham and Birmingham City Schools partner for literacy town hall 

  • Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin and Birmingham City Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan will host a town hall on Tuesday, August 30 to encourage community support of kindergarten to third-grade literacy. The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Boutwell Auditorium, located at 1930 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard.   

  • Parents of children K-3, local literacy groups, current and retired educators, faith communities and residents are invited to learn how to support Birmingham children in achieving grade-level literacy.  For more information about the town hall, go to https://www.bhamyouthfirst.org/page-pals/.  


* Food Truck Friday is tomorrow *    

  • The popular Food Truck Friday event will take place on Short 20th Street in front of City Hall on Friday, Aug. 19 from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m. See attached for details.   

    • Featuring:   

  • Frozen Rooster  

  • Smoke on Wheels  

  • Kuntri Kitchen 

  • Drink Freshh 

  • The Recipe 

  • Jolly Cakes 

  • Terrific Treatz 

  • Fat Charles 

  • Not Ya Average Leaf 

  • Jaycee Snoballs 

 

* New Vegan Burger restaurant to open this weekend * 

  • Slutty Vegan’s grand opening will be held Sunday, Aug. 21 in the heart of Woodlawn at 7 – 55th Place South. 

    • Slutty Vegan is known for its plant-based burgers. A block party will be held from 12 to 6 p.m. A ribbon cutting with Slutty Vegan founder and CEO Pinky Cole, Mayor Randall L. Woodfin and others will be held at 1 p.m. The block party will feature DJ Chris Coleman; Dave and the Party Rockers; 40 vendors; and break dancers. The event will be held rain or shine. To see the menu, visit www.sluttyveganatl.com. 

 

* Three cheers for Perfect Note Express for their 96 food score! * 

 

 

 

* Medical Minute with Dr. Kre of BWell *  

  • No copayment medical services available to you 

  • Did you know that as a City of Birmingham employee you have access to onsite labs and women’s health (pap smears) services at Brownstone BWell? For more information, enroll at cobclinic.com or give Brownstone BWell a call at 205-202-5650. Get more details about the clinic’s other free medical services in the flyer attached.  

  

* Family Movie Night in the park *  

  • Birmingham Park and Rec has announced it will host 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:   

    • MLK Rec Center – Aug. 18   

    • Grayson Park – Aug. 25   

    • One Pratt Park – Sept. 1   

  • Ensley Park Rec Center – Sept. 8  

  • Central Park Rec Center – Sept. 15  

  • Harrison Park Rec Center – Sept. 22  

  • North Bham Rec Center – Sept. 29  

  • Fountain Heights Rec Center – Oct. 6  

  • Memorial Park Rec Center – Oct. 13  

  

* Operation Hope launches new digital platform *   

  • Operation Hope is excited to announce the launch of a new digital platform which will improve the process and overall employee experience.  Going forward, all City of Birmingham employees will need to register for workshops and/or one-on-one coaching using a customized HOPE code. The HOPE code will be used by City of Birmingham employees one time for registration.  Employees will need to create a username and password during the registration process to use for all subsequent services.  

    • Below is an outline of the process: 

      • Register at  https://portal.operationhope.org/ 

      • Complete the registration fields and add the custom HOPE code HITW6 in the last field on the registration page 

      • Complete Operation HOPE profile with personal information 

      • Employees/participants will be assigned to Financial Wellbeing Coach, Judy Woods 

      • Once the coach assignment is complete employees/participants can sign up for group education and/or individual coaching sessions 


* Experiencing a mental health crisis? Help is available *   

  • Call or text 9-8-8 for immediate support. If you have any questions about the new hotline or would like additional support from BHS, please call 800-245-1150 to speak to your designated Care Coordinator. The attached handout provides details about a new national hotline that offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors.    

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UPCOMING EVENTS    

Saturday, August 20 

  • R. Jordan Davis hosts a conversation with Author Amber Underwood at the Central Library 

    • What: R. Jordan Davis Presents “The Local Pen: Featuring Amber Underwood, Author of Hupomone”   

    • When: Noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, August 20, 2022  

    • Where: The Central Library, 2100 Park Place  

    • Details: R. Jordan Davis is hosting a conversation with Amber Underwood, author of Hupomone. In a Q &A with BPL, Davis talked about The Local Pen and the debut of his author conversation series. Click below to learn more: https://bplolinenews.blogspot.com/2022/08/r-jordan-davis-hosts-conversation-with.html 

  • Negro Southern League Museum to host open host event 

    • Come enjoy the celebration of Sam Hairston and an exhibit honoring the Hairston family dynasty. There will be food trucks, free popcorn and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Details attached.  

Saturday, August 27 

  • Birmingham Folk Fest  

    • Featuring live blues, jazz, bluegrass, folk, gospel and more. Local vendors. Kid activities. Avondale Amphitheater. 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. Free to all. Details attached.   

Through Thursday, September 15 

  • Alabama Launchpad, a program of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama(EDPA), is proud to announce its partnership with the Alabama Power Foundation, launching the first statewide Alabama Launchpad: Social Impact Competition. This inaugural Social Impact Competition is fit for entrepreneurs who are intent on making a positive impact on society through their startup. Applications are open now through Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022. Applicants must be committed to fostering both economic growth and social impact in the state of Alabama. For more information on the application process, please click here. 

 

Thanks,

 

Barbara Jackson

Community Liaison Officer-District 9

Councilor LaTonya A Tate

Birmingham City Council

710 20th Street North

Birmingham, AL 35203

Barbara.jackson@birminghamal.gov

205-254-2096 (office)

205-478-4120 (cell)


  

  


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