Council President Pro Tem Crystal Smitherman hosting Relationship Violence Awareness Seminar on October 21st

Press Release  October 9, 2023  On Saturday, October 21st, Birmingham City Council President Pro Tem Crystal Smitherman will be hosting, “Love Doesn’t Hurt: Relationship Violence Awareness Seminar” at the Boutwell Auditorium from 9 am to 12 pm. The seminar will feature a variety of guest speakers and areas of expertise, including a self-defense session, a … Read more

Pop-Up Farmers Market: October 19th (Thursday)

District 6 (Council Pro Tem Crystal Smitherman) is thrilled to be partnering with East Lake Market/P.E.E.R. for a Fall Harvest Food Market!   Join us from 4pm-6pm on Thursday, October 19th at Memorial Park to fill up on tasty fruits and vegetables!

2nd Annual Sneaker Soiree: Let’s Talk Peace, Healing, and Public Safety

District 9 Councilor LaTonya Tate and District 6 Councilor Crystal Smitherman are hosting the second installment of the Sneaker Soiree this Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Boutwell Auditorium from 11AM to 2PM.  This is an event aimed at opening a dialogue with young people about public safety issues in their community.  Last year, Councilor Tate hosted … Read more

District 9: State of the District (2 Events)

At the end of September, District 9 Councilor LaTonya A. Tate will be hosting two State of the District opportunities for residents. For Northside Residents, please make plans to attend on Monday, September 25th at Protective Stadium from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.     For West Side residents, please make plans to attend on Wednesday, September … Read more

Councilor Clarke joining community leaders for grand reopening of Five Points West McDonald’s location

Birmingham City Councilor Carol Clarke will be attending the ribbon cutting for the newly renovated McDonald’s in Five Points West on Wednesday, August 30th at 11:30 a.m. The updated improvements are part of a larger investment effort being made in the historic neighborhood. The new location employs over 50 team members and will be adding … Read more

Blues at the Ball Park, FREE EVENT, October 7th!

Press Release  October 3rd, 2023  Councilor Carol Clarke will be hosting a free Blues in the Ballpark concert series at historic Rickwood Field this Saturday, October 7th. This is a great opportunity for residents and families to step back in time to the soulful rhythms of the past as the legendary baseball stadium is transformed into a good old-fashioned Blues joint. There will be … Read more