Organizers of the I’m With Mike Virtual 5K race set a goal of 500 participants representing all 50 states for the online event taking place June 19-21. It was announced yesterday that the organization has surpassed its goal and is not looking to top 600 participants. The goal of the event is to raise awareness of prostate cancer over Father’s Day weekend, with participants … [Read more...]
Need to Nosh? Jimmy John’s Will Donate $1 for Every Sandwich Sold During Father’s Day Weekend to Boys & Girls Clubs
Pay It Forward Alabama, launched earlier this year to help feed health care workers during the pandemic, is partnering with other groups to raise money during Father’s Day weekend for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Alabama. One dollar from the sale of every sandwich at Jimmy John’s locations in Birmingham between June 19 and June 21 will be donated to the BGCCA, … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook Welcomes New Head Coaches for Boys and Girls Basketball
Tyler Davis has been named Mountain Brook High School’s varsity boys basketball coach after serving 11 seasons as assistant coach in the program. Davis, who also has coached the junior varsity team, takes the place of Bucky McMillan, who left the school this year for a coaching job at Samford University. “Coach Davis is a wonderful person and already has a great working … [Read more...]
Birmingham Botanical Gardens To Reopen June 15
After closing during coronavirus lockdowns, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens will reopen to the public June 15. The facility's hours will be from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. every day with access limited to the front entrance gates, as opposed to its typical hours of sunrise to sunset. according to a release, the Birmingham Park and Recreation board will reassess the adjusted hours … [Read more...]
McWane Center Prepares for July 8 Reopening
The McWane Science Center is preparing to welcome its first visitors back to the museum after closing to the public on March 16 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Summer camps will begin on June 15, but the facility will remain closed to the general public until July 8. CEO and President Amy Templeton noted in a letter to the public that Itty Bitty Magic City will remain … [Read more...]