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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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Space One Eleven's City Center Art After School Classes, Grades 2-12
01-11-2025
05-12-2025
Presented by Space One Eleven at Space One Eleven, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates:
Tue, Jan 21 @ 12:00 am
Wed, Jan 22 @ 12:00 am
Sat, Jan 25 @ 12:00 am
Mon, Jan 27 @ 12:00 am Tue, Jan 28 @ 12:00 am Wed, Jan 29 @ 12:00 am Sat, Feb 01 @ 12:00 am Mon, Feb 03 @ 12:00 am Tue, Feb 04 @ 12:00 am Wed, Feb 05 @ 12:00 am Sat, Feb 08 @ 12:00 am Mon, Feb 10 @ 12:00 am Tue, Feb 11 @ 12:00 am Wed, Feb 12 @ 12:00 am Sat, Feb 15 @ 12:00 am Mon, Feb 17 @ 12:00 am Tue, Feb 18 @ 12:00 am Wed, Feb 19 @ 12:00 am Sat, Feb 22 @ 12:00 am Mon, Feb 24 @ 12:00 am Tue, Feb 25 @ 12:00 am Wed, Feb 26 @ 12:00 am Sat, Mar 01 @ 12:00 am Mon, Mar 03 @ 12:00 am Tue, Mar 04 @ 12:00 am Wed, Mar 05 @ 12:00 am Sat, Mar 08 @ 12:00 am Mon, Mar 10 @ 12:00 am Tue, Mar 11 @ 12:00 am Wed, Mar 12 @ 12:00 am Sat, Mar 15 @ 12:00 am Mon, Mar 17 @ 12:00 am Tue, Mar 18 @ 12:00 am Wed, Mar 19 @ 12:00 am Sat, Mar 22 @ 12:00 am Mon, Mar 24 @ 12:00 am Tue, Mar 25 @ 12:00 am Wed, Mar 26 @ 12:00 am Sat, Mar 29 @ 12:00 am Mon, Mar 31 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 01 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 02 @ 12:00 am Sat, Apr 05 @ 12:00 am Mon, Apr 07 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 08 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 09 @ 12:00 am Sat, Apr 12 @ 12:00 am Mon, Apr 14 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 15 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 16 @ 12:00 am Sat, Apr 19 @ 12:00 am Mon, Apr 21 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 22 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 23 @ 12:00 am Sat, Apr 26 @ 12:00 am Mon, Apr 28 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 29 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 30 @ 12:00 am Sat, May 03 @ 12:00 am Mon, May 05 @ 12:00 am Tue, May 06 @ 12:00 am Wed, May 07 @ 12:00 am Sat, May 10 @ 12:00 am Mon, May 12 @ 12:00 am - 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
Storypalooza
01-08-2025
01-22-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates:
Wed, Jan 22 @ 10:00 am
(Preschool) Join us for a good ol’ time with Miss Aaliyah’s energizing storytime to get everyone ready for the day!
(Preschool) Join us for a good ol’ time with Miss Aaliyah’s energizing storytime to get everyone ready for the day!
[less-]Tags: Libraries, Pre-K, Family + Camps
Better Than Therapy Book Club – Brooklyn Bring Your Brown Bag Lunch, Movie & Book Discussion
01-22-2025
01-22-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates:
Wed, Jan 22 @ 12:00 pm
Join us as we discuss Colm Toibin’s bestselling novel Brooklyn. Eilis Lacey, for one of the most unforgettable characters in contemporary literature, has come of age in small-town Ireland in the hard years following World War Two. When an Irish...
[more+]Join us as we discuss Colm Toibin’s bestselling novel Brooklyn. Eilis Lacey, for one of the most unforgettable characters in contemporary literature, has come of age in small-town Ireland in the hard years following World War Two. When an Irish priest from Brooklyn offers to sponsor Eilis in America, she decides she must go, leaving her fragile mother and her charismatic sister behind. Eilis finds work in a department store on Fulton Street, and when she least expects it, finds love. Tony, who loves the Dodgers and his big Italian family, slowly wins her over with patient charm. But just as Eilis begins to fall in love, devastating news from Ireland threatens the promise of her future. Bring your own brown bag lunch, we will supply the drinks, and we will watch the acclaimed film Brooklyn, starring Saoirse Ronan and Jim Broadbent nominated for four Academy Awards including Best Picture, and then discuss both the film and the book.
[less-]Tags: Film, Libraries, Literature, Books + Film
Barks and Books
01-08-2025
01-22-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates:
Wed, Jan 22 @ 3:30 pm
(K-5th Grade) Spend an afternoon with our friends from the Greater Birmingham Humane Society by reading (or just simply hanging out) with some friendly pups!
(K-5th Grade) Spend an afternoon with our friends from the Greater Birmingham Humane Society by reading (or just simply hanging out) with some friendly pups!
[less-]Tags: Family + Camps, Libraries, Elementary
Writing Workshop Wednesdays
01-22-2025
01-22-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates:
Wed, Jan 22 @ 4:00 pm
(6th-12th Grade) Fundamentals of storytelling and writing. Bring your poetry, prose, or anything else to work on! Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
(6th-12th Grade) Fundamentals of storytelling and writing. Bring your poetry, prose, or anything else to work on! Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
[less-]Tags: For Teens, Libraries, Family + Camps
Art Class "Watercolor Magic: Basics for Beginners" with Pam Benoit
01-08-2025
01-29-2025
Presented by Forstall Art Center at Forstall Art Center, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates:
Wed, Jan 22 @ 5:30 pm
Wed, Jan 29 @ 5:30 pm
Discover the joy of watercolor painting in this hands-on class designed for beginners. Led by local artist Pam Benoit, this course will guide you through the fundamentals of watercolor, helping you build a strong foundation in the medium. Over...
[more+]Discover the joy of watercolor painting in this hands-on class designed for beginners. Led by local artist Pam Benoit, this course will guide you through the fundamentals of watercolor, helping you build a strong foundation in the medium. Over the course of the class, Pam will introduce essential techniques, including wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry methods, as well as color theory and composition. You'll learn how to choose the right materials, from brushes to paper, and gain confidence in selecting the perfect colors to bring your artistic vision to life. Whether you?re picking up a brush for the first time or looking to refine your skills, Pam?s expert guidance will ensure you leave with a deeper understanding of the creative possibilities that watercolor offers. Come ready to explore, experiment, and create in a welcoming and supportive environment! Level This class is appropriate for beginners to more experienced painters. Covers basic watercolor painting techniques and provides individual assistance. No prior experience is required. Pam Benoit is an award-winning teacher with a lengthy career teaching communication at universities. I?ve taught multiple watercolor workshops to beginners for various groups at UAB. Recently, I taught a floral watercolor workshop at Four Seasons Gallery. I really enjoy using my teaching expertise to assist individuals to have a successful painting experience.
[less-]Tags: Visual Arts, Classes + Workshop
Fight Club Open Deck With Host Lemon Beloved!
09-11-2024
01-29-2025
Presented by The Nick at The Nick, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates:
Wed, Jan 22 @ 10:00 pm
Wed, Jan 29 @ 10:00 pm
Fight Club Open Deck With Host Lemon Beloved! Every Wednesday!
Fight Club Open Deck With Host Lemon Beloved! Every Wednesday!
[less-]Tags: Music
Stay and Play
01-09-2025
01-23-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates:
Thu, Jan 23 @ 10:00 am
(Preschool) Fire up your imagination and tinker around with friends for some Loose Parts Play after Miss Erika’s fun-filled storytime!
(Preschool) Fire up your imagination and tinker around with friends for some Loose Parts Play after Miss Erika’s fun-filled storytime!
[less-]Tags: Libraries, Pre-K, Family + Camps
Space One Eleven's City Center Art After School Classes, Grades 2-12
01-11-2025
05-12-2025
Presented by Space One Eleven at Space One Eleven, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates:
Tue, Jan 21 @ 12:00 am
Wed, Jan 22 @ 12:00 am
Sat, Jan 25 @ 12:00 am
Mon, Jan 27 @ 12:00 am Tue, Jan 28 @ 12:00 am Wed, Jan 29 @ 12:00 am Sat, Feb 01 @ 12:00 am Mon, Feb 03 @ 12:00 am Tue, Feb 04 @ 12:00 am Wed, Feb 05 @ 12:00 am Sat, Feb 08 @ 12:00 am Mon, Feb 10 @ 12:00 am Tue, Feb 11 @ 12:00 am Wed, Feb 12 @ 12:00 am Sat, Feb 15 @ 12:00 am Mon, Feb 17 @ 12:00 am Tue, Feb 18 @ 12:00 am Wed, Feb 19 @ 12:00 am Sat, Feb 22 @ 12:00 am Mon, Feb 24 @ 12:00 am Tue, Feb 25 @ 12:00 am Wed, Feb 26 @ 12:00 am Sat, Mar 01 @ 12:00 am Mon, Mar 03 @ 12:00 am Tue, Mar 04 @ 12:00 am Wed, Mar 05 @ 12:00 am Sat, Mar 08 @ 12:00 am Mon, Mar 10 @ 12:00 am Tue, Mar 11 @ 12:00 am Wed, Mar 12 @ 12:00 am Sat, Mar 15 @ 12:00 am Mon, Mar 17 @ 12:00 am Tue, Mar 18 @ 12:00 am Wed, Mar 19 @ 12:00 am Sat, Mar 22 @ 12:00 am Mon, Mar 24 @ 12:00 am Tue, Mar 25 @ 12:00 am Wed, Mar 26 @ 12:00 am Sat, Mar 29 @ 12:00 am Mon, Mar 31 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 01 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 02 @ 12:00 am Sat, Apr 05 @ 12:00 am Mon, Apr 07 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 08 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 09 @ 12:00 am Sat, Apr 12 @ 12:00 am Mon, Apr 14 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 15 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 16 @ 12:00 am Sat, Apr 19 @ 12:00 am Mon, Apr 21 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 22 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 23 @ 12:00 am Sat, Apr 26 @ 12:00 am Mon, Apr 28 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 29 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 30 @ 12:00 am Sat, May 03 @ 12:00 am Mon, May 05 @ 12:00 am Tue, May 06 @ 12:00 am Wed, May 07 @ 12:00 am Sat, May 10 @ 12:00 am Mon, May 12 @ 12:00 am - 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
Storypalooza
01-08-2025
01-22-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates:
Wed, Jan 22 @ 10:00 am
(Preschool) Join us for a good ol’ time with Miss Aaliyah’s energizing storytime to get everyone ready for the day!
(Preschool) Join us for a good ol’ time with Miss Aaliyah’s energizing storytime to get everyone ready for the day!
[less-]Tags: Libraries, Pre-K, Family + Camps
Better Than Therapy Book Club – Brooklyn Bring Your Brown Bag Lunch, Movie & Book Discussion
01-22-2025
01-22-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates:
Wed, Jan 22 @ 12:00 pm
Join us as we discuss Colm Toibin’s bestselling novel Brooklyn. Eilis Lacey, for one of the most unforgettable characters in contemporary literature, has come of age in small-town Ireland in the hard years following World War Two. When an Irish...
[more+]Join us as we discuss Colm Toibin’s bestselling novel Brooklyn. Eilis Lacey, for one of the most unforgettable characters in contemporary literature, has come of age in small-town Ireland in the hard years following World War Two. When an Irish priest from Brooklyn offers to sponsor Eilis in America, she decides she must go, leaving her fragile mother and her charismatic sister behind. Eilis finds work in a department store on Fulton Street, and when she least expects it, finds love. Tony, who loves the Dodgers and his big Italian family, slowly wins her over with patient charm. But just as Eilis begins to fall in love, devastating news from Ireland threatens the promise of her future. Bring your own brown bag lunch, we will supply the drinks, and we will watch the acclaimed film Brooklyn, starring Saoirse Ronan and Jim Broadbent nominated for four Academy Awards including Best Picture, and then discuss both the film and the book.
[less-]Tags: Film, Libraries, Literature, Books + Film
Barks and Books
01-08-2025
01-22-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates:
Wed, Jan 22 @ 3:30 pm
(K-5th Grade) Spend an afternoon with our friends from the Greater Birmingham Humane Society by reading (or just simply hanging out) with some friendly pups!
(K-5th Grade) Spend an afternoon with our friends from the Greater Birmingham Humane Society by reading (or just simply hanging out) with some friendly pups!
[less-]Tags: Family + Camps, Libraries, Elementary
Writing Workshop Wednesdays
01-22-2025
01-22-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates:
Wed, Jan 22 @ 4:00 pm
(6th-12th Grade) Fundamentals of storytelling and writing. Bring your poetry, prose, or anything else to work on! Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
(6th-12th Grade) Fundamentals of storytelling and writing. Bring your poetry, prose, or anything else to work on! Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
[less-]Tags: For Teens, Libraries, Family + Camps
Art Class "Watercolor Magic: Basics for Beginners" with Pam Benoit
01-08-2025
01-29-2025
Presented by Forstall Art Center at Forstall Art Center, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates:
Wed, Jan 22 @ 5:30 pm
Wed, Jan 29 @ 5:30 pm
Discover the joy of watercolor painting in this hands-on class designed for beginners. Led by local artist Pam Benoit, this course will guide you through the fundamentals of watercolor, helping you build a strong foundation in the medium. Over...
[more+]Discover the joy of watercolor painting in this hands-on class designed for beginners. Led by local artist Pam Benoit, this course will guide you through the fundamentals of watercolor, helping you build a strong foundation in the medium. Over the course of the class, Pam will introduce essential techniques, including wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry methods, as well as color theory and composition. You'll learn how to choose the right materials, from brushes to paper, and gain confidence in selecting the perfect colors to bring your artistic vision to life. Whether you?re picking up a brush for the first time or looking to refine your skills, Pam?s expert guidance will ensure you leave with a deeper understanding of the creative possibilities that watercolor offers. Come ready to explore, experiment, and create in a welcoming and supportive environment! Level This class is appropriate for beginners to more experienced painters. Covers basic watercolor painting techniques and provides individual assistance. No prior experience is required. Pam Benoit is an award-winning teacher with a lengthy career teaching communication at universities. I?ve taught multiple watercolor workshops to beginners for various groups at UAB. Recently, I taught a floral watercolor workshop at Four Seasons Gallery. I really enjoy using my teaching expertise to assist individuals to have a successful painting experience.
[less-]Tags: Visual Arts, Classes + Workshop
Fight Club Open Deck With Host Lemon Beloved!
09-11-2024
01-29-2025
Presented by The Nick at The Nick, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates:
Wed, Jan 22 @ 10:00 pm
Wed, Jan 29 @ 10:00 pm
Fight Club Open Deck With Host Lemon Beloved! Every Wednesday!
Fight Club Open Deck With Host Lemon Beloved! Every Wednesday!
[less-]Tags: Music
Stay and Play
01-09-2025
01-23-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates:
Thu, Jan 23 @ 10:00 am
(Preschool) Fire up your imagination and tinker around with friends for some Loose Parts Play after Miss Erika’s fun-filled storytime!
(Preschool) Fire up your imagination and tinker around with friends for some Loose Parts Play after Miss Erika’s fun-filled storytime!
[less-]