🌱 Birmingham Jobs + Gas Prices Declining + Zoo’s German Oktoberfest

Hello, neighbors. It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Birmingham Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in our community today. Keep scrolling for the scoop.

First, today's weather:

Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 81 Low: 70.

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Here are the top three stories today in Birmingham:

1. Attention job-seekers! There are 24,000 jobs in the Greater Birmingham Area right now, according to Indeed.com. Whether you're making a career shift or looking for your first job or internship, there are plenty of positions available in the Birmingham area. Available jobs include a senior accountant position at EBSCO Industries and an MRI Tech position at Children’s of Alabama. For more information on available opportunities, click the link. (Bham Now)
2. Gas prices are steadily declining in Birmingham after months of being above average. In Birmingham, the average gasoline prices have fallen 9.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging about $3.45, according to GasBuddy's survey. The cheapest station in Birmingham was reportedly priced at $3.14 per gallon Sunday, while the most expensive sat at $4.29. (WIAT - CBS42.com)
3. Mark your calendar for the Birmingham Zoo’s German Oktoberfest! On Oct. 1, the inaugural Birmingham Zoo German Oktoberfest will feature authentic German and seasonal autumn brews, live music, traditional lawn games, and German food favorites. The 21+ event will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and will operate with a “Penny-A-Pour” system, with proceeds donated to the Support Your Zoo’s Animals fund. (The Birmingham Zoo via Facebook)

Today in Birmingham:

• Outdoor Pool Lap Swim, At Levite Jewish Community Center (5:30 AM)
• Mindful Walk & Yoga In The Gardens, At Birmingham Botanical Gardens (8:30 AM)
• Back 2 School Scavenger Hunt, At Birmingham Public Library (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to Dr. Patrick Mendez at The University of Alabama for being named the director of strategic research partnerships and consortiums. This is a new role at the Capstone under the Office for Research and Economic Development. (The University of Alabama via Facebook)
• The Birmingham Police COPE Division will be hosting the 2022 Citizen's Police Academy starting Sep. 13 through Nov. 15. (Birmingham Police Department, Alabama via Facebook)
• Are you looking to adopt a new furry friend? Take a look at these Birmingham area pets who are in need of a home, including Clover, Josh, Jellybean, and more. (Birmingham Patch)

That's it for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another 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.