Category Archives: Alabama

Catalyst & United Way Young Leaders invite you to make a Board Connection next week

Catalyst Logo United Way Logo Nrca Logo

Catalyst and United Way Young Leaders Society are partnering with the Nonprofit Resource Center of Alabama (NRCA) to provide a great opportunity to our YP community.

Next Wednesday, August 8, they’re inviting those interested to come out to WorkPlay to learn more about how to make a Board Connection with area nonprofits seeking new blood. We’ve even got the PDF file for you to download and share with your friends.

my Birmingham: What are your thoughts about the latest dome proposal?

With the latest plan to create a dome stadium in town, we’ve decided to question whether or not it’s viable. Visit my Birmingham and read the post and then post your comments over there.

Big dreams can hurt sometimes

The mayor’s right hand man is stepping aside

Al Herbert has served as the right hand man for Mayor Bernard Kincaid for all of his eight years in office. Yesterday, it was revealed that if Kincaid is elected to serve for a third term, he will not be by his side. Herbert’s departure was announced during yesterday’s weekly Birmingham City Council meeting. He will begin working at UAB as their executive director of supplier diversity effective October 15.

Our current poll question asks you if Herbert’s departure means anything in terms of the mayor’s (as of yet unannounced) chances of reelection.

Related links:
Herbert joins UAB from city, UAB Headline News 

Take a moment: Pick a charity

We’d like to pick your brains and ask you what your favorite charity is in metro Birmingham (and why).

Please post your answers in the comments section. There is a method to our madness… Depending on the answers that we get we’ll be letting you know why in a couple of days. (at least what the next step will be – if we need it).

One of Birmingham’s finest retires after 49 years

Nolan Shivers is 72 years old and has probably seen more than he’d like to admit during his 49 years on the job. The Birmingham News reported about Sihvers reitrement celebration yesterday in Roebuck and it was picked up nationally by the news wires. He had the chance to work for eight of our city’s police chiefs now holds the record for being the longest serving officer in the history of our city’s force.

Related links:
That’s Life: Saying goodbye to Officer Nolan ShiversMyFoxAL.com, 7.27.2007

Historic Mines Hike, Ruffner Mountain Nature Center

Explore Ruffner Mountain’ Nature Center’s mining past on this 2 hour guided hike which will take you to see some of the less traveled areas of the mountain & the historic remnants of Birmingham’s Iron Ore Era. They say it’s a moderate hike and they suggest wearing comfortable shoes and bring water to drink. Please contact the center at (205) 833-8264 ext 4 for voicemail reservations or programs@ruffnermountain.org for email reservations.

Cost: $7 ($5 Ruffner Member) Payment by cash or check will be accepted on the day of the program.

City Birds and Java, Ruffner Mountain Nature Center

Calling all birders! Novices and experts alike. Meet naturalists from Ruffner Mountain Nature Center at the center’s pavilion for free coffee and an introduction to local roasters Higher Ground. The company uses fair-trade beans from organic shade-grown coffee plants and their spokesman, Alex Varner, will explain how that’s really good for migratory birds. After the meet & greet, it’s off for a tour of some amazing nearby local bird habitats. Bring binoculars or borrow one of theirs.

Cost: $7/$5 members