Just when the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama was facing the extraordinary challenge to meet the growing needs for food assistance during the coronavirus crisis, one of its forklifts broke.Considering the food bank in a normal year gathers and distributes about 16 million pounds of food throughout its 12-county service area, and this year it looks like the food bank … [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...]
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...]