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...]
Have a Heart: AHA 2020 Birmingham Heart Walk Goes Virtual
By Emily Williams According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the nation’s number one killer. Patients with heart disease and other related health issues also are among those at highest risk of death should they contract COVID-19. With those facts in mind, the AHA will present its 2020 Birmingham Heart Walk virtually on June 13 with the goal of not only … [Read more...]