Perfect Game will be bringing amateur baseball to the Hoover Met Thursday through Sunday with its annual National Showcase event.The showcase was moved to Hoover after COVID-19 had shut down professional sports facilities across the country. It also is the first major event held in Hoover since mid-March and will mean major economic benefits for the Met and for the city’s … [Read more...]
Mike Slive Foundation’s Virtual 5K Race Surpasses Initial Participation Goal
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...]
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...]
Birmingham Zoo Begins Phase One of Reopening
The Birmingham Zoo will reopen to the public today, June 11, after closing on Marc 19 due to the coronavirus pandemic. A soft reopening was held on June 8 for members only and Emergency Animal Fund donors. “We are excited to welcome our guests back to their Zoo,” says Chris Pfefferkorn, Birmingham Zoo president and CEO. “Our staff is taking every precaution to keep our … [Read more...]