NEWS YOU CAN USE - DISTRICT 9

District 9 Family, Here’s some news you can use. News You Can Use September 9, 2022 “We cannot solve problems with the kind of thinking we employed when we came up with them.” — Albert Einstein * Veggies Giveaway * The Arlington Historic Home and Gardens is giving away free fresh food. It's the end of the summer harvest and fresh vegetables are a plenty from their vegetable gardens. Come and receive a free bag of veggies now through Saturday, Sept. 10. Arlington Historic Home and Garden is open from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information call (205) 780-5656. * Birmingham City Credit Union is moving * The Birmingham City Credit Union is moving on Tuesday, Oct. 25 and will be closed, but reopen at their new location, 2725 35th Ave. North, on Thursday, Oct. 26. See attached for details. * Medical Minute with Dr. Kre ofBWell* 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: Central Park Rec Center – Sept. 15 Wiggins Park Rec Center – Sept. 22 North Bham Rec Center – Sept. 29 Fountain Heights Rec Center – Oct. 6 Memorial Park Rec Center – Oct. 13 UPCOMING EVENTS Saturday, September 10 Fall Plant Sale at Birmingham Botanical Gardens The nonprofit Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens will host its annual Fall Plant Sale at Birmingham Botanical Gardens.8 a.m.–2 p.m. Bring a portable cart or wagon. Learn more at bbgardens.org/fallplantsale Thursday, September 15 16th Street Baptist Church hosts its annual commemoration On Thursday, Sept. 15, the 16th Street Baptist Church will host its annual day of remembrance with a special guest speaker and community luncheon. See attached for details. 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. Saturday, September 17 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 29 Birmingham Museum of Art’s Season Opening: ReFRAME Party Join BMA at The ReFRAME, an immersive celebration with a fresh perspective, inspired by art and culture from around the world. As the seasons change, so do our galleries. Come see what’s new at the BMA as they enliven their art-filled spaces with music, performances, and curator-led gallery talks. Inspired by their current exhibition, Light Play, this evening will celebrate the role of LIGHT in art and cultures across the globe. Thursday, September 29 from 5 – 9 p.m. Get more details here: https://www.artsbma.org/event/season-opening-the-fall-reframe-party/ 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. 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)