🌱 New Recreational Specialist + No Shave November Charity Fundraiser

Hey, Hoover! Miranda Fraraccio here with your Thursday edition of the Hoover Daily, filled with all the community news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Cold with clouds and sun. High: 47 Low: 27.

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Here are the top three stories in Hoover today:

1. The City of Hoover is currently searching for a new recreational specialist for the therapeutics department. The ideal candidate will be strong, compassionate, and creative. The position's salary starts at $18.85 per hour but can be adjusted based on experience. Click for application details. (City of Hoover)
2. The Hoover Police Department is once again participating in No Shave November. The awareness campaign will raise money for The Wings of Hope Pediatric Foundation. Participating officers will pay a donation fee in exchange for special perks such as the ability to wear colored nail polish or business casual attire during the work week. Click for campaign details. (Hoover Police Department)
3. Hoover has been recognized on a list of the "best places to raise a family in Alabama." The list was compiled by Niche and based on various data points that included the quality of public education, public safety, and cost of living. Hoover was ranked fifth. Homewood in Jefferson County received the top spot. (AL.com)

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Today in and around Hoover:

• Teen Bookmark Design Contest At Homewood Public Library, Birmingham (All Day)
• Hiking Date For Couples At Moss Rock Preserve (All Day)

From my notebook:

• Are you growing increasingly frustrated with online home listings and are seeking an alternative? Consider this list of three upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Hoover area this weekend. Click for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Hoover Patch)
• Jefferson County has sworn in its Commissioners. Click to view the ceremony's photo album. (Jefferson County)
• The Hoover High School Band is searching for community volunteers to staff the concession stand. Volunteers will receive free admission to the playoff game. (Hoover High School Band via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! See you all tomorrow morning for 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.