🌱 Parking Limitations In May + 11-Year-Old Organizes Volunteer Event

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First, today's weather:

A shower and thunderstorm. High: 83 Low: 67.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Birmingham:

1. According to the city of Birmingham, parking will be limited throughout the month of May due to an ongoing project. Lane striping will begin today as part of the new Birmingham Xpress Bus Rapid Transit System. On-street parking will be prohibited in the UAB Medical District along 5th Avenue South and 18th Street North and South. (WBRC)
2. The author of In the Name of Emmett Till will be speaking at the Birmingham Public Library today, May 2, in the Arrington Auditorium from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Dr. Robert Mayer's book explains how the shooting of Emmett Till sparked young social justice activists into action. Though the book is intended for a younger audience, Dr. Mayer hopes that adults will be equally interested in the topic. (AL.com)
3. An 11-year-old Birmingham boy organized a volunteer event for fellow classmates and community members to help the homeless. Ethan Hill coordinated a meeting at Essential Art Finesse studio in Birmingham on Saturday to create wellness check kits for the homeless and posters to hang up in shelters. This is one of many service projects that Hill has organized, including starting a non-profit Ethan's Heart at the age of six. (Alabama's News Leader)

Today in Birmingham:

• Ashtanga Yoga In The Gardens At Birmingham Botanical Gardens (8:30 AM)
• 2022 Ronald McDonald House Golf Classic At Greystone Golf & Country Club (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Entertaining your kids can be challenging, especially when sticking to a budget. If you're in need of activity inspiration, read on for nine ways to entertain your kids (while being financially responsible) in Birmingham. (Bham Now)
• The Taco & Tequila Crawl is back on May 7! Come enjoy tacos and exclusive margarita, tequila, and beer specials. Tickets are available for purchase. (Birmingham Patch)
• Do you want to try a milkshake topped with cotton candy, cookies, and even a cupcake? Head to K&J's Elegant Pastries in Birmingham for the most crazy shakes around. (kjselegantpastries.com)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! I'll catch up with you bright and early 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.