🌱 Magic City Half Marathon & 5K + Clydesdale Horses' Event

Hello, Birmingham! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 83 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories today in Birmingham:

1. Birmingham's Rabbi Steven Henkin of Temple Beth-El told congregants the recent fire which occurred adjacent to the synagogue was not an antisemitic attack. The announcement, made over Shabbat, comes amid increasing reports of antisemitic incidents in the United States. The arsonist had allegedly been setting fires throughout the city. (JTA.org)
2. The Magic City Half Marathon & 5K race will be on Sunday, Nov. 20 in downtown Birmingham. The event will begin at 8:00 a.m. for half marathon and marathon participants. The event will begin at 8:10 a.m. for 5K runners and 8:15 a.m. for mile runners. Spectators are encouraged to attend to cheer on the participants. The finish line will be behind home plate at Regions Field. Click the link for registration information. (Bham Now)
3. The Budweiser Clydesdales will be returning to Birmingham this week. The world-famous horses will be at the Hold Your Horses event on Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event is organized by the Special Equestrians Organization and is meant to educate individuals on proper horse care. (WVTM)

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Today in Birmingham:

• UAB Toy Drive At The University of Alabama at Birmingham (All Day)
• Thankful Turkey Grab N' Go Bag At Southside Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Women Of The Montgomery Bus Boycott At Birmingham Central Library (9:00 AM)
• Thanks For The Giving! At The North Birmingham Regional Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Monday Matinees At The Levite Jewish Community Center (1:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new place to call home? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Birmingham area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Birmingham Patch)
• The City of Birmingham assures District 9 residents that the citywide road resurfacing project will be impacting their streets soon. Click for road segment project information. (City of Birmingham)
• Elf will be performed at the Alabama Theatre on Monday, Dec. 19. Click for ticket information. (VividSeats)
• Meet Earl, a Birmingham high school football player who’s being recognized for his efforts on and off the field! (Birmingham Patch)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning 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.