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Council District three
Crestwood South, East Avondale, Five Points South, Forest Park/South Avondale, Glen Iris, Highland Park, Redmont Park
District Three Councilor
Valerie A. Abbott
Birmingham City Councilor Valerie A. Abbott is Chair of the Planning and Zoning Committee, and a member of the Budget and Finance and Community Development Committees.
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Biography
With the future of the City of Birmingham at the forefront, Councilor Abbott has been a champion of The Comprehensive Plan. The plan will set out a 20-year policy and strategic framework for the City of Birmingham.
Her seemingly endless schedule of neighborhood meetings and community events is her way of learning about the needs and concerns of citizens throughout Birmingham and ensures that she is knowledgeable when issues affecting various neighborhoods come before the City Council.
Councilor Abbott serves on the boards of the Birmingham Planning Commission, Birmingham Tree Commission, Birmingham Historical Society, the Metropolitan Planning Organization, and has served as Chairman of the Board of the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham.
She has collaborated with her fellow councilors and city staff to revise ordinances regulating noise, smoking, and fences. An avid gardener and nature enthusiast, her pursuit of neighborhood health and revitalization has resulted in two community gardens, including a national award-winning project in East Avondale. She is a proponent of all things green, including Birmingham’s recycling program, which is experiencing a rebirth.
Her credentials include a Bachelor’s Degree from the School of Architecture and Fine Arts at Auburn University and a Masters Degree in Public and Private Management from Birmingham Southern College. As an employee of AT&T Services, Inc. for the past 44 years, Councilor Abbott has deep roots in the community’s business sector as well as within its neighborhoods. The recipient of numerous volunteer awards from groups ranging from the Civitan Club to the Birmingham Tree Commission, Councilor Abbott was named Birmingham’s “Unsung Hero” in 1993.
District Contact Info
For District Schools
MARY BOEHM, BOARD MEMBER, DISTRICT 3
SCHOOLS:
Avondale Elementary
Glen Iris Elementary
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Homewood Community Art Show
09-01-2024
09-30-2024
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates:
Tue, Sep 17 @ 12:00 am
Wed, Sep 18 @ 12:00 am
Thu, Sep 19 @ 12:00 am
Fri, Sep 20 @ 12:00 am Sat, Sep 21 @ 12:00 am Sun, Sep 22 @ 12:00 am Mon, Sep 23 @ 12:00 am Tue, Sep 24 @ 12:00 am Wed, Sep 25 @ 12:00 am Thu, Sep 26 @ 12:00 am Fri, Sep 27 @ 12:00 am Sat, Sep 28 @ 12:00 am Sun, Sep 29 @ 12:00 am Mon, Sep 30 @ 12:00 am - less dates and times
Why should only kids get art shows? Local artists of any medium: Bring us your piece and we’ll show it at an after-hours reception on October 19th. Please make sure all pieces submitted are PG-13. That means no inflammatory content, nudity, or...
[more+]Why should only kids get art shows? Local artists of any medium: Bring us your piece and we’ll show it at an after-hours reception on October 19th. Please make sure all pieces submitted are PG-13. That means no inflammatory content, nudity, or sexual content. 3-D art, fabric arts, paintings, and everything else is welcome! Check out our website for the application form homewoodpubliclibrary.org!
[less-]Tags: Libraries, Visual Arts, Art + Stage
Slide City Tuesdays
09-17-2024
09-17-2024
Presented by Birmingham Public Library at North Birmingham Regional Library (BPL), Birmingham
Upcoming Dates:
Tue, Sep 17 @ 12:00 am
This class is for the beginners and pros who love line dancing.
This class is for the beginners and pros who love line dancing.
[less-]Tags: Sports + Rec
MAGICICADA Exhibit
09-13-2024
10-03-2024
Presented by basic. at basic. + grounds, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates:
Tue, Sep 17 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Sep 18 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Sep 19 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Sep 20 @ 10:00 am Tue, Sep 24 @ 10:00 am Wed, Sep 25 @ 10:00 am Thu, Sep 26 @ 10:00 am Fri, Sep 27 @ 10:00 am Tue, Oct 01 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 02 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 03 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times
Visit basic. to view the latest Claire Godbee collection!
This new body of work explores the mystery, magic, and mythology of cicadas, intertwined with her own experiences and themes of transformation, reincarnation, and the divine feminine....
[more+]Visit basic. to view the latest Claire Godbee collection!
This new body of work explores the mystery, magic, and mythology of cicadas, intertwined with her own experiences and themes of transformation, reincarnation, and the divine feminine. Special integrated sound design by Earthen Herman and video visuals by Ben Blackburn.
Claire Godbee is an artist living and working in Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2016 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Her work, rooted in psychology, mythology, astrology, yoga, and poetic traditions, explores and celebrates the depths of womanhood, our connection to nature, and the magic that exists within us and throughout everyday life. Interwoven with her own mythology, rituals, and experiences, her work embodies narratives about interconnection, soul activism, inner liberation, and the clarity received from nature and universal elements.
Her work will be on display until October 3, 2024. We hope you can make it by!
[less-]Tags: Special Events, Visual Arts, Art + Stage
Seasonal Stories with Sid Burgess
09-17-2024
09-17-2024
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates:
Tue, Sep 17 @ 1:00 pm
Join us as Sid Burgess and Julie Stewart present story time for adults, which features classic short stories that captivate as well as entertain. The stories, written by notable authors, are read aloud. No registration is required, so drop by for...
[more+]Join us as Sid Burgess and Julie Stewart present story time for adults, which features classic short stories that captivate as well as entertain. The stories, written by notable authors, are read aloud. No registration is required, so drop by for some nostalgic fun.
[less-]Tags: Libraries, Literature, Books + Film
Advanced Game Design
09-17-2024
09-17-2024
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates:
Tue, Sep 17 @ 2:00 pm
(6th-12th Grade) This class is those more experienced in video game design. This program is a series that will build off each lesson. If you can no longer attend these sessions please let us know as soon as possible so we can open that spot up to...
[more+](6th-12th Grade) This class is those more experienced in video game design. This program is a series that will build off each lesson. If you can no longer attend these sessions please let us know as soon as possible so we can open that spot up to the next interested teen. Must have a working computer to participate. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
[less-]Tags: Family + Camps, For Teens, Libraries, Pre-Teens, Classes + Workshop
Space One Eleven's City Center Art After School Classes, Grades 2-12
08-10-2024
12-16-2024
Presented by Space One Eleven at Space One Eleven, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates:
Tue, Sep 17 @ 4:00 pm
Wed, Sep 18 @ 4:00 pm
Sat, Sep 21 @ 10:00 am
Mon, Sep 23 @ 4:00 pm Tue, Sep 24 @ 4:00 pm Wed, Sep 25 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Sep 28 @ 10:00 am Mon, Sep 30 @ 4:00 pm Tue, Oct 01 @ 4:00 pm Wed, Oct 02 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Oct 05 @ 10:00 am Mon, Oct 07 @ 4:00 pm Tue, Oct 08 @ 4:00 pm Wed, Oct 09 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Oct 12 @ 10:00 am Mon, Oct 14 @ 4:00 pm Tue, Oct 15 @ 4:00 pm Wed, Oct 16 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Oct 19 @ 10:00 am Mon, Oct 21 @ 4:00 pm Tue, Oct 22 @ 4:00 pm Wed, Oct 23 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Oct 26 @ 10:00 am Mon, Oct 28 @ 4:00 pm Tue, Oct 29 @ 4:00 pm Wed, Oct 30 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Nov 02 @ 10:00 am Mon, Nov 04 @ 4:00 pm Tue, Nov 05 @ 4:00 pm Wed, Nov 06 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Nov 09 @ 10:00 am Mon, Nov 11 @ 4:00 pm Tue, Nov 12 @ 4:00 pm Wed, Nov 13 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Nov 16 @ 10:00 am Mon, Nov 18 @ 4:00 pm Tue, Nov 19 @ 4:00 pm Wed, Nov 20 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Nov 23 @ 10:00 am Mon, Nov 25 @ 4:00 pm Tue, Nov 26 @ 4:00 pm Wed, Nov 27 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Nov 30 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 02 @ 4:00 pm Tue, Dec 03 @ 4:00 pm Wed, Dec 04 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Dec 07 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 09 @ 4:00 pm Tue, Dec 10 @ 4:00 pm Wed, Dec 11 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Dec 14 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 16 @ 4:00 pm - less dates and times
City Center Art is Space One Eleven’s afterschool studio art program for students of all skill levels and is designed to build visual communication skills and foster creative thinking. Through individually conceived projects and...
[more+]City Center Art is Space One Eleven’s afterschool studio art program for students of all skill levels and is designed to build visual communication skills and foster creative thinking. Through individually conceived projects and collaborations, young artists learn the elements of art and principles of design, strengthen foundation skills, and further their understanding of art criticism, art theory, and art history.
Grades 2-3: Tuesday, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Grades 4-5: Monday, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Grades 6-8: Wednesday, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Grades 9-12: Saturday, 10:00am - 1:00pm
[less-]Tags: Classes + Workshop, Design, Elementary, Family + Camps, For Teens, Great for Families, Pre-Teens, Visual Arts, Art + Stage
Hip Hop Cardio
07-16-2024
10-08-2024
Presented by Railroad Park at Railroad Park, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates:
Tue, Sep 17 @ 6:00 pm
Tue, Sep 24 @ 6:00 pm
Tue, Oct 01 @ 6:00 pm
Tue, Oct 08 @ 6:00 pm - less dates and times
Get Healthy on the Railroad sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Hip Hop Cardio Feel the burn while dancing to the beat at Hip Hop Cardio! This high-endurance exercise class features fun, hip hop inspired choreography that's...
[more+]Get Healthy on the Railroad sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Hip Hop Cardio Feel the burn while dancing to the beat at Hip Hop Cardio! This high-endurance exercise class features fun, hip hop inspired choreography that's guaranteed to make you sweat. You’ll dance your way to good cardiovascular health, strength & flexibility with our sizzling playlist! This class is FREE thanks to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. Please arrive 15 minutes early to register. You will be required to sign-in each time you participate in this class. NOTE: Class instructors are subject to change based on availability, and classes will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Class cancellations will be determined by 4 pm. For timely updates regarding class schedule, please visit the Park's Calendar of Events and our Facebook page.
[less-]Tags: Outdoor Recreation, Places, Sports + Rec, Classes + Workshop
Art Show for Taylor Hollingsworth at Rojo
08-29-2024
09-30-2024
Presented by ROJO at ROJO, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates:
Tue, Sep 17 @ 6:00 pm
Wed, Sep 18 @ 6:00 pm
Thu, Sep 19 @ 6:00 pm
Fri, Sep 20 @ 6:00 pm Sat, Sep 21 @ 6:00 pm Sun, Sep 22 @ 6:00 pm Mon, Sep 23 @ 6:00 pm Tue, Sep 24 @ 6:00 pm Wed, Sep 25 @ 6:00 pm Thu, Sep 26 @ 6:00 pm Fri, Sep 27 @ 6:00 pm Sat, Sep 28 @ 6:00 pm Sun, Sep 29 @ 6:00 pm Mon, Sep 30 @ 6:00 pm - less dates and times
Taylor Hollingsworth will be having an art show opening on Thursday, August 29 at Rojo from 6-9pm. Come see his colorful paintings and collages in the Side Room! All pieces are priced to go 🙂 His show will be up until the end of September.
Taylor Hollingsworth will be having an art show opening on Thursday, August 29 at Rojo from 6-9pm. Come see his colorful paintings and collages in the Side Room! All pieces are priced to go 🙂 His show will be up until the end of September.
[less-]Tags: Art + Stage
Homewood Community Art Show
09-01-2024
09-30-2024
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates:
Tue, Sep 17 @ 12:00 am
Wed, Sep 18 @ 12:00 am
Thu, Sep 19 @ 12:00 am
Fri, Sep 20 @ 12:00 am Sat, Sep 21 @ 12:00 am Sun, Sep 22 @ 12:00 am Mon, Sep 23 @ 12:00 am Tue, Sep 24 @ 12:00 am Wed, Sep 25 @ 12:00 am Thu, Sep 26 @ 12:00 am Fri, Sep 27 @ 12:00 am Sat, Sep 28 @ 12:00 am Sun, Sep 29 @ 12:00 am Mon, Sep 30 @ 12:00 am - less dates and times
Why should only kids get art shows? Local artists of any medium: Bring us your piece and we’ll show it at an after-hours reception on October 19th. Please make sure all pieces submitted are PG-13. That means no inflammatory content, nudity, or...
[more+]Why should only kids get art shows? Local artists of any medium: Bring us your piece and we’ll show it at an after-hours reception on October 19th. Please make sure all pieces submitted are PG-13. That means no inflammatory content, nudity, or sexual content. 3-D art, fabric arts, paintings, and everything else is welcome! Check out our website for the application form homewoodpubliclibrary.org!
[less-]Tags: Libraries, Visual Arts, Art + Stage
Slide City Tuesdays
09-17-2024
09-17-2024
Presented by Birmingham Public Library at North Birmingham Regional Library (BPL), Birmingham
Upcoming Dates:
Tue, Sep 17 @ 12:00 am
This class is for the beginners and pros who love line dancing.
This class is for the beginners and pros who love line dancing.
[less-]Tags: Sports + Rec
MAGICICADA Exhibit
09-13-2024
10-03-2024
Presented by basic. at basic. + grounds, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates:
Tue, Sep 17 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Sep 18 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Sep 19 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Sep 20 @ 10:00 am Tue, Sep 24 @ 10:00 am Wed, Sep 25 @ 10:00 am Thu, Sep 26 @ 10:00 am Fri, Sep 27 @ 10:00 am Tue, Oct 01 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 02 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 03 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times
Visit basic. to view the latest Claire Godbee collection!
This new body of work explores the mystery, magic, and mythology of cicadas, intertwined with her own experiences and themes of transformation, reincarnation, and the divine feminine....
[more+]Visit basic. to view the latest Claire Godbee collection!
This new body of work explores the mystery, magic, and mythology of cicadas, intertwined with her own experiences and themes of transformation, reincarnation, and the divine feminine. Special integrated sound design by Earthen Herman and video visuals by Ben Blackburn.
Claire Godbee is an artist living and working in Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2016 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Her work, rooted in psychology, mythology, astrology, yoga, and poetic traditions, explores and celebrates the depths of womanhood, our connection to nature, and the magic that exists within us and throughout everyday life. Interwoven with her own mythology, rituals, and experiences, her work embodies narratives about interconnection, soul activism, inner liberation, and the clarity received from nature and universal elements.
Her work will be on display until October 3, 2024. We hope you can make it by!
[less-]Tags: Special Events, Visual Arts, Art + Stage
Seasonal Stories with Sid Burgess
09-17-2024
09-17-2024
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates:
Tue, Sep 17 @ 1:00 pm
Join us as Sid Burgess and Julie Stewart present story time for adults, which features classic short stories that captivate as well as entertain. The stories, written by notable authors, are read aloud. No registration is required, so drop by for...
[more+]Join us as Sid Burgess and Julie Stewart present story time for adults, which features classic short stories that captivate as well as entertain. The stories, written by notable authors, are read aloud. No registration is required, so drop by for some nostalgic fun.
[less-]Tags: Libraries, Literature, Books + Film
Advanced Game Design
09-17-2024
09-17-2024
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates:
Tue, Sep 17 @ 2:00 pm
(6th-12th Grade) This class is those more experienced in video game design. This program is a series that will build off each lesson. If you can no longer attend these sessions please let us know as soon as possible so we can open that spot up to...
[more+](6th-12th Grade) This class is those more experienced in video game design. This program is a series that will build off each lesson. If you can no longer attend these sessions please let us know as soon as possible so we can open that spot up to the next interested teen. Must have a working computer to participate. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
[less-]Tags: Family + Camps, For Teens, Libraries, Pre-Teens, Classes + Workshop
Space One Eleven's City Center Art After School Classes, Grades 2-12
08-10-2024
12-16-2024
Presented by Space One Eleven at Space One Eleven, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates:
Tue, Sep 17 @ 4:00 pm
Wed, Sep 18 @ 4:00 pm
Sat, Sep 21 @ 10:00 am
Mon, Sep 23 @ 4:00 pm Tue, Sep 24 @ 4:00 pm Wed, Sep 25 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Sep 28 @ 10:00 am Mon, Sep 30 @ 4:00 pm Tue, Oct 01 @ 4:00 pm Wed, Oct 02 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Oct 05 @ 10:00 am Mon, Oct 07 @ 4:00 pm Tue, Oct 08 @ 4:00 pm Wed, Oct 09 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Oct 12 @ 10:00 am Mon, Oct 14 @ 4:00 pm Tue, Oct 15 @ 4:00 pm Wed, Oct 16 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Oct 19 @ 10:00 am Mon, Oct 21 @ 4:00 pm Tue, Oct 22 @ 4:00 pm Wed, Oct 23 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Oct 26 @ 10:00 am Mon, Oct 28 @ 4:00 pm Tue, Oct 29 @ 4:00 pm Wed, Oct 30 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Nov 02 @ 10:00 am Mon, Nov 04 @ 4:00 pm Tue, Nov 05 @ 4:00 pm Wed, Nov 06 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Nov 09 @ 10:00 am Mon, Nov 11 @ 4:00 pm Tue, Nov 12 @ 4:00 pm Wed, Nov 13 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Nov 16 @ 10:00 am Mon, Nov 18 @ 4:00 pm Tue, Nov 19 @ 4:00 pm Wed, Nov 20 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Nov 23 @ 10:00 am Mon, Nov 25 @ 4:00 pm Tue, Nov 26 @ 4:00 pm Wed, Nov 27 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Nov 30 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 02 @ 4:00 pm Tue, Dec 03 @ 4:00 pm Wed, Dec 04 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Dec 07 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 09 @ 4:00 pm Tue, Dec 10 @ 4:00 pm Wed, Dec 11 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Dec 14 @ 10:00 am Mon, Dec 16 @ 4:00 pm - less dates and times
City Center Art is Space One Eleven’s afterschool studio art program for students of all skill levels and is designed to build visual communication skills and foster creative thinking. Through individually conceived projects and...
[more+]City Center Art is Space One Eleven’s afterschool studio art program for students of all skill levels and is designed to build visual communication skills and foster creative thinking. Through individually conceived projects and collaborations, young artists learn the elements of art and principles of design, strengthen foundation skills, and further their understanding of art criticism, art theory, and art history.
Grades 2-3: Tuesday, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Grades 4-5: Monday, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Grades 6-8: Wednesday, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Grades 9-12: Saturday, 10:00am - 1:00pm
[less-]Tags: Classes + Workshop, Design, Elementary, Family + Camps, For Teens, Great for Families, Pre-Teens, Visual Arts, Art + Stage
Hip Hop Cardio
07-16-2024
10-08-2024
Presented by Railroad Park at Railroad Park, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates:
Tue, Sep 17 @ 6:00 pm
Tue, Sep 24 @ 6:00 pm
Tue, Oct 01 @ 6:00 pm
Tue, Oct 08 @ 6:00 pm - less dates and times
Get Healthy on the Railroad sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Hip Hop Cardio Feel the burn while dancing to the beat at Hip Hop Cardio! This high-endurance exercise class features fun, hip hop inspired choreography that's...
[more+]Get Healthy on the Railroad sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Hip Hop Cardio Feel the burn while dancing to the beat at Hip Hop Cardio! This high-endurance exercise class features fun, hip hop inspired choreography that's guaranteed to make you sweat. You’ll dance your way to good cardiovascular health, strength & flexibility with our sizzling playlist! This class is FREE thanks to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. Please arrive 15 minutes early to register. You will be required to sign-in each time you participate in this class. NOTE: Class instructors are subject to change based on availability, and classes will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Class cancellations will be determined by 4 pm. For timely updates regarding class schedule, please visit the Park's Calendar of Events and our Facebook page.
[less-]Tags: Outdoor Recreation, Places, Sports + Rec, Classes + Workshop
Art Show for Taylor Hollingsworth at Rojo
08-29-2024
09-30-2024
Presented by ROJO at ROJO, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates:
Tue, Sep 17 @ 6:00 pm
Wed, Sep 18 @ 6:00 pm
Thu, Sep 19 @ 6:00 pm
Fri, Sep 20 @ 6:00 pm Sat, Sep 21 @ 6:00 pm Sun, Sep 22 @ 6:00 pm Mon, Sep 23 @ 6:00 pm Tue, Sep 24 @ 6:00 pm Wed, Sep 25 @ 6:00 pm Thu, Sep 26 @ 6:00 pm Fri, Sep 27 @ 6:00 pm Sat, Sep 28 @ 6:00 pm Sun, Sep 29 @ 6:00 pm Mon, Sep 30 @ 6:00 pm - less dates and times
Taylor Hollingsworth will be having an art show opening on Thursday, August 29 at Rojo from 6-9pm. Come see his colorful paintings and collages in the Side Room! All pieces are priced to go 🙂 His show will be up until the end of September.
Taylor Hollingsworth will be having an art show opening on Thursday, August 29 at Rojo from 6-9pm. Come see his colorful paintings and collages in the Side Room! All pieces are priced to go 🙂 His show will be up until the end of September.
[less-]