🌱 Holocaust Remembrance Events + Guns Stolen Out Of Vehicles

Happy Tuesday, Birmingham! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Birmingham today.

First, today's weather:

Rain and a thunderstorm. High: 70 Low: 46.

Here are the top three stories in Birmingham today:

1. Alabama is holding multiple events in Montgomery and Birmingham this week to mark Holocaust remembrance. The Alabama Holocaust Commission is sponsoring its annual gathering remembering the victims and survivors of the Holocaust at the Alabama Department of Archives and History. Additionally, a commemoration will be held at Temple Beth-El in Birmingham at 6 p.m. on Thursday. (WVTM13 Birmingham)
2. Birmingham police are warning residents about a disturbing trend of guns being stolen out of vehicles across the city. Sgt. Rodarius Mauldin warns these weapons are ending up in the wrong hands. “We’ve seen things such as robberies that happen, dealing with people that have weapons stolen from them, as well as homicides, so don’t let your weapon end up in the wrong hands,” he said. The sergeant said many times the guns that were stolen out of vehicles were simply unlocked. (WBRC)
3. There are multiple pets in the Birmingham area in need of a loving home! From cats to rabbits, to dogs, and more, check out the friendly faces of the animals right around the corner. Take a peek at Martin Valentino, a young rabbit who loves attention. (Birmingham Patch)

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Today in Birmingham:

• Off The Hook Crochet, At Smithfield Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Internet Searches, At Birmingham Central Library (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Mark your calendars for Aug. 5 and head to Trussville for Rockin’ for Restoration! Local businesses are hosting a benefit concert at the Trussville Entertainment District and will feature Birmingham-based rock band Telluride. (Trussvilletribune)
• Check out the latest job openings in the Birmingham area from Patch. (Birmingham Patch)
• Birmingham Botanical Gardens is hosting a special workshop this week! You’ll discover that propagating houseplants is as easy as 1–2–3. Best of all, you will take home a fully rooted houseplant of your choosing. Pick a class time and register here. (Facebook)

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— 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.