🌱 Birmingham Supply Drive + Film Seeks Extras + Pack Health Expanding

Hey, friends! It's Wednesday in Birmingham and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy, warm; a p.m. shower. High: 70 Low: 61.

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Here are the top three stories today in Birmingham:

1. The City of Birmingham is holding a supply drive until Thursday to help victims in Selma. Last week, a tornado brought devastation to Selma — now, Birmingham is springing into action by setting a goal to fill up as many trailers as possible to help assist those in need, according to Operations Manager for Birmingham Don Lupo. The supply drive is taking place at the Boutwell Auditorium now through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. (WIAT - CBS42.com)
2. A new sci-fi film is seeking extras in Birmingham! Filming for "The Shift," written and directed by filmmaker Brock Heasley, will begin on Jan. 30 and continue through Mar. 3. According to casting director Michael Wyrosdick, the film will require several hundred extras. You can apply to be an extra here. (Bham Now)
3. On Tuesday, Birmingham’s Pack Health announced its plans to expand and hire over 200 people. The Birmingham-based company's expansion will come with a $5.66 million price tag and is expected to add another 200 full-time jobs. According to the Birmingham Business Alliance, the expansion could "have an overall economic impact of up to $27 million over 20 years." (AL.com)

Today in Birmingham:

• Dr. King Craft At Five Points West Regional Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Chair Aerobics At Birmingham Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Donté K. Hayes: Objects Of Tomorrow At Abroms-Engel Institute For The Visual Arts (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Click the link to view Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin's State of the City address in Birmingham, which he gave on Tuesday during a Kiwanis Club luncheon. (WIAT - CBS42.com)
• Are you in the market for a new home? These properties have recently become available in the Birmingham area. (Birmingham Patch)
• A Shelby County man has been charged with indecent exposure for the seventh time. (AL.com)
• Freddy’s is opening a second location in nearby Homewood! (Bham Now)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.