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Monday, November 5, 2012

5 Things To Know This Week: Griffin Claw Beer Tasting, Holiday House in Bloom

Here's what you need to know about Birmingham this week.

General election is Tuesday: Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll know the presidential election is Tuesday. To catch up with all the local candidates and statewide proposals on the ballot, make sure to check out Birmingham's 2012 General Election Guide. Make a 'bid for kids' through Friday: A group of local parents are hosting the walking auction, "Bids for Kids," in downtown Birmingham through Saturday, with all proceeds going back to Birmingham Public Schools. For more information, check out Birmingham Parents Urge Shoppers to Make 'Bids for Kids' During Walking Auction. Griffin Claw Brewery beer tasting and construction update: Excited for the opening of the Rail District's Griffin Claw Brewery? Check out the latest …

Sharpie

9:36 am on Monday, November 5, 2012

"Support for Kill List and NDAA make Obama and Romney Unfit for Office" http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/reawakening-liberty/2012/nov/2/support-kill-list-and-ndaa-make-obama-and-romney-u/ See if there is a clear winner to our Presidential Election 2012. Make a special note to watch the Free and Equal Election Debate between third party Presidential candidates, Gov. Gary Johnson…   more ›

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Birmingham Parents Urge Shoppers to Make 'Bids for Kids' During Walking Auction

During the week of Nov. 3-10, bid on prizes at more than 50 downtown shops and restaurants, and you'll be helping Birmingham Public Schools.

Downtown Birmingham is a popular spot for shopping, and two local parents are looking to take advantage of that foot traffic to raise money for Birmingham Public Schools. Birmingham parents and longtime residents Paige Leary and Deborah Knight will be kicking off "Bids for Kids" the week of Nov. 3-10, a walking auction taking place at more than 50 downtown shops, salons and restaurants. During Bids for Kids, shoppers can bid on various prizes at the stores, with each business selecting their own prize packages. The highest bidders will be contacted at the end of the week, and 100 percent of the proceeds goes back to Birmingham Public Schools. The project is a partnership between the Birmingham Principal Shopping District and Birmingham …

diane

5:09 pm on Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Looks like a unique and fun event. Thank you Downtown Birmingham businesses for supporting our schools!   more ›

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