🌱 Citywalk BHAM’s Dog Park Open + Two Birmingham Men Return Home

Hello again, everybody. Miranda Fraraccio here with your Monday edition of the Birmingham Daily, filled with all the community information you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Pleasant with plenty of sun. High: 81 Low: 52.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Birmingham:

1. The body of missing boater David D. Etheridge, 51, of Hoover was recovered by Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) on Sunday. Etheridge was considered to be missing on Saturday after authorities discovered an empty 2022 Ranger bass boat. The body was recovered in Spring Creek on Lay Lake. (AL.com)
2. Citywalk BHAM’s dog park is officially open! This membership-only, off-leash dog park The Barkery costs $95 per year. Membership applications can be completed on the Citywalk BHAM mobile app. The dog park also has self-service wash stations. The park can be found at 815 24th Street N in Birmingham. (AL.com)
3. Two Birmingham men were released from captivity and returned home on Saturday. Alex Drueke and Andy Huynh were held captive by Russian-backed forces for 104 days, since June, and finally returned home to Alabama. The two men were serving the Ukraine army as volunteers. According to WBRC, the men were released as part of a prisoner of war exchange. (WBRC)

Today in Birmingham:

• Ashtanga Yoga in the Gardens At Birmingham Botanical Gardens (8:30 AM)
• National Breakfast Month At The Flying Biscuit Cafe in Birmingham (9:00 AM)
• Dancing Stars At Birmingham Public Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Antiques at the Gardens is just a few days away (Sept. 30–Oct. 2), and tickets are going quickly! Join the festivities for the 16th annual show, which will include stunning antiques, nationally acclaimed guest speakers, special book signings, and more. Presented by First Horizon Bank and featuring textile sponsor Sister Parish Design, Antiques at the Gardens 2022 will offer furniture, fine art, vintage and fine jewelry, silver, rugs and textiles, home decor, and garden accessories. For tickets, show schedule, speaker bios, and dealer information, visit bbgardens.org/antiques. (Birmingham Botanical Gardens via Facebook)
• Join the Greater Birmingham Humane Society on October 14 for the GBHS Young Professionals Board 2nd Annual Putts for Paws Golf Tournament. Attendees will have the opportunity to play 18 holes of golf followed by an awards ceremony. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. and the tournament will tee off at 12 p.m. There will also be a silent auction and the chance to win some amazing prizes by participating in fun and challenging games throughout the afternoon. All proceeds benefit the Greater Birmingham Humane Society. (Greater Birmingham Humane Society via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for 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.