🌱 2022 Celebrate Hoover Day + City Is Hiring + Adoptable Pets

Good morning, Hoover! I'm Miranda Fraraccio and I'll be your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town. Here is everything you need to know today in five minutes or less.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 86 Low: 67.

Here are the top three stories in Hoover today:

1. On Saturday, thousands of people came together for 2022 Celebrate Hoover Day. Hosted at Veterans Park, the event was back in full swing for the first time in three years, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year's annual event featured live entertainment, kids’ carnival rides, a car show, food vendors, martial arts board-breaking, a petting zoo, and pony rides. (Hoover Sun)
2. If you're looking for a job, you're in luck! The City of Hoover is currently looking to fill the role of Parks and Recreation Manager-Events. Qualified and passionate individuals interested in this position can find more information at the link. (City of Hoover)
3. Don't miss the latest pets available for adoption at shelters in the Hoover area! Take a look at photos of pets like Pepper the kitten, available at Kitty Kat Haven And Rescue. Learn more about the adoptable furry friends at the link. (Hoover Patch)

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Today in Hoover:

• One-On-One Tech Help, At Hoover Public Library (10:00 AM)
• French Conversation Club, At Hoover Public Library (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Kabob-Licious in Hoover was named on an all-time list of the Best Indian Eateries in each State, according to Yelp. (Yelp Blog)
• A Hoover high school made the list of intriguing high school spring football games to keep an eye on this month. (AL.com)
• The Hoover Police Department shared a heartwarming message from a Hoover citizen. Officers Graham and Cooper were recognized for their positive actions. (Twitter)

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• Jewish Food and Culture Fest (May 15)
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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.