🌱 James Spann At September Luncheon + Household Hazardous Waste Day

Hello and happy Tuesday. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Let's do this.

First, today's weather:

Sunny, nice and less humid. High: 83 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories today in Hoover:

1. On Thursday, the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce will host its September Luncheon. The event, sponsored by Lake Homes Realty, will feature television meteorologist and podcast host James Spann. The luncheon will take place on Sep. 15 from 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel in Birmingham. (Hoover Chamber)
2. An Alabama woman and a New York City man pleaded guilty on Monday to attempting to provide material support to ISIS. 30-year-old Arwa Muthana of Hoover pleaded guilty yesterday and her 21-year-old husband, James Bradley, aka Abdullah, of the Bronx, pleaded on Friday to one count of attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. The two are ISIS supporters who attempted to travel to the Middle East to join and fight for ISIS, according to court documents. (Department of Justice)
3. The fall Household Hazardous Waste Day event is scheduled for this Saturday. On Sep. 17, Hoover and Indian Springs Village residents are invited to dispose of household items like old paint, pesticides, batteries and electronics, cooking oil, ammunition and firearms, medications, and more. The event will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Hoover Public Safety Building located at 2020 Valleydale Road. Please note that businesses are not allowed to participate and verification of residency will be required. (Twitter)

Today in Hoover:

• FY 2023 Budget Hearing, At Hoover City Board Of Education/Central Office At 2810 Metropolitan Way (4:30 PM)
• Live Music: Matt Broach, At Moss Rock Tacos & Tequila (5:30 PM)
• True Crime Digital Book Club, At North Shelby Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Saturday, the Hoover Fire Department held its annual Patriot Day Ceremony and Memorial Stair Climb. They had 97 registered climbers for the stair climb and raised about $3,500 for the Hoover Public Safety Foundation. (Hoover Fire Department via Facebook)
• Are you looking to add a furry friend to your family? Check out these adoptable pets available in the Hoover area, including a female kitten named Lou Lou. (Hoover Patch)
• The Hoover Public Library's shelves are full and waiting for your buds and blooms. Come by the Houseplant Exchange to trade for a new-to-you houseplant — available any time the library is open. (Twitter)

That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.