🌱 Hoover Belle Applications + Dino & Dragon Stroll Event

Welcome back, Hoover. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 84 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories in Hoover today:

1. The Hoover Public Library will be hosting its popular after-hours Top Shelf program on Oct. 23 at 6:00 p.m. This event's theme will be Spooktacular Potions & Cocktails. Participants will learn about mixing delicious drinks along with the history behind certain liquors. Certified Specialist of Spirits Anne Born will be leading the program. To participate, individuals must be 21 years or older. (City of Hoover)
2. The Hoover Belles has opened applications for its 2023 class. To qualify, a young lady must have at least a GPA of 2.5, exhibit exemplary character, and be in their Sophomore year of high school. The Hoover Belles is an established community service organization overseen by the Hoover Belle Committee. Click to apply today. (City of Hoover)
3. The Dino & Dragon Stroll will be at Hoover Metropolitan Complex on Nov. 5 and Nov. 6. The times vary depending on tickets. This exciting event will allow participants to encounter life-sized dinosaur animatronics while enjoying family-friendly dinosaur-themed activities. Tickets are $29. Children under two and veterans are admitted for free. (Bham Now)

Today in Hoover:

• Hay Hoover! Fall Festival At Veterans Park (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Fall Craft Fair will be on Friday, Oct. 21 at the Hoover Senior Center. The fair will be from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (City of Hoover)
• Halloween season is finally here. Many establishments in the Hoover area are updating their drink menus to reflect the Halloween season. Click for a list of some of the best Halloween-inspired creations. (Bham Now)
• Are you struggling with food insecurity? Click for a list of food assistance programs for Hoover residents. (City of Hoover)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! 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.