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As we head into the weekend, take a look at some events happening June 13-15 and catch up on news you may have missed this week.
If you're looking for something to do this weekend, here's a few things happening around town:
- Summer Selfies, June 13-15: Keep the kids entertained by exploring the city with the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce's Summer Selfies card. Complete any four squares on the card, snap a selfie for each one and win free scoop token from the Mountain Brook Creamery and Village Gold (ages 2-10). Call 205.871.3779 to claim your prize by showing your photos at the chamber office.
- Crafterday, June 14: Grab your craft kit and head over to O'Neal Library for a chance to work on your favorite craft or hobby with friends, or make some new ones. Drop in on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. The library will have tables and chairs, snacks and drinks. You must supply your own craft.
- Pride celebrations, June 14-15: Join Central Alabama Pride in their Pride Month celebrations this weekend. Head to the corner of 30th Street S and 7th Avenue S at sunset on Saturday for the Pride Parade. The parade will begin around 8 p.m. and travel southwest along 7th Avenue through the Lakeview District and end at 22nd Street S. On Sunday, Pridefest will be held at Linn Park, 710 20th Street N in Birmingham. Festivities include music, food, drag shows and other performances. The event is free and open to all.
If you think you've missed news from this week, here's a recap of some of our stories from June 6-12:
- A place at the table: Mountain Brook father-son duo serve free food out of the Who’s Hungry Food Truck
- City plants pollinator habitat at Memory Triangle
- Event reminder: Annual Hardy Fern Sale @ Birmingham Botanical Garden
- Birmingham Zoo brings in $165,000 from Tails in the Trails event
- Gerald Garner running for re-election
- Spartans soccer players honored on postseason teams
- Council moves forward with Memory Triangle roundabout funding application
- Graham Smith enters mayoral race with a vision rooted in service and stability
- Foundation nears goal of $1 million in annual school grants
- Reagan Rape named 2nd team all-state
- City bringing updates to Alabama Veteran's Memorial Park with ADECA grant
- From recovery to running: Lulu Gribbin stands strong one year after shark attack
- Splash into summer: Explore summertime activities in Mountain Brook
- Becky Holt announces bid for council seat
