🌱 49th Annual Greek Food Festival + 100 Days Of Non-Violence

Hello, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 77 Low: 44.

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Here are the top three stories in Birmingham today:

1. Jefferson County has issued a "No Contact Advisory" for portions of Patton Creek. The advisory was issued due to sewer line construction issues. Though the overflow was successfully stopped, Jefferson County is asking the public to avoid contact with the Patton Creek tributary in an abundance of caution. The affected portions are between 5622 Grove Blvd and Hoover 35226. (Alabama's News Leader)
2. Birmingham's 49th annual Greek Food Festival kicks off today (Oct. 13). This free festival will be at Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Birmingham through Oct. 15. Participants will enjoy various Greek cuisine, Greek music, dancing, and more. A portion of the proceeds collected through the festival will be donated to Children's of Alabama and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama. (WIAT - CBS42.com)
3. The Birmingham Urban League has started its month-long school tour, running through Nov. 10. The tour is meant to promote 100 days of non-violence by encouraging students to find peaceful solutions. The organization is recruiting students to become "non-violence ambassadors" this year. (WVTM13 Birmingham)

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Today in Birmingham:

• Earth Science Week At The McWane Science Center (9:00 AM)
• Mayan Weaving At The Birmingham Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Engineer BHM At The Birmingham Central Library (9:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home or just want to see what’s on the market? Here are some upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Birmingham area. Click for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Birmingham Patch)
• Birmingham City Schools' Board of Education has voted to change the name of the Wenonah High School football stadium to honor Coach Ronald Cheatham. The vote was unanimous. (Birmingham City Schools via Facebook)
• Birmingham City Schools will be presenting The Magic City Marching Festival on Oct. 23 at Carver High School. Mark your calendar! (Birmingham City Schools via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.