🌱 Relief For Those Displaced By Ian + Weekend Events In Hoover

Hello, everybody! It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Hoover Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy in the a.m.; some sun. High: 79 Low: 52.

Here are the top four stories in Hoover today:

1. The Hoover area has some beautiful places to live - and now you can take a look at some of the newest houses on the market! Skip out on having to do endless research, and instead explore this curated list of some of the hottest properties throughout Hoover. For more information on any of these homes or to talk to a realtor, click on the links. (Hoover Patch)
2. There's plenty to do in and around Hoover this weekend, even if we may be in for some nasty weather! Vintage Market Days is selling its wares, from classic jewelry to stunning clothes. The Bluff Park Art show is a must for any creatives out there and has food and snacks as well. Explore the whole list of fun events for this weekend and start planning now. (Bham Now)
3. Hurricane Ian evacuees have additional places to weather out the impending storm throughout Hoover and Alabama. The Hoover Met Complex has already announced that it will be offering its entire RV parking lot to those who have been displaced by Ian. Additionally, the state of Georgia is now waiving fees on campgrounds and welcoming families who have been forced to evacuate. Although Ian has been downgraded to a tropical storm, it is still severe, and people are being urged to exercise extreme caution. (Alabama's News Leader)
4. The 17th annual Shop Save & Share Kickoff made a big impact on Wednesday. Hosted by the Junior League of Birmingham, the event was held just outside of Hoover and featured lots of support from the community as a whole. Visitors were invited to purchase a Shop Save & Share card at a discount and to enjoy a variety of foods, drinks, giveaways, and swag. 100% of the proceeds go directly to help support the 29 community projects the Junior League is currently working on. (Hoover Sun)

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Today in Hoover:

• Pep Rally at Hoover High School (3:00 PM)
• E-Sports: CS: GO vs. West Virginia Tech at Faulkner University (6:00 PM)
• Volleyball vs. Life University at Faulkner University (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heritage Preschool of Ross Bridge got a special treat yesterday - a visit from some of the officers from the Hoover Police Department! The officers spent time talking with the students about safety! (Hoover (AL) Police Department via Facebook)
• Have you been to Black Creek yet? It has the gorgeous Noccalula Falls, a 90-foot waterfall to admire, as well as the Black Creek Trail that leads behind the falls, so get hiking! (Visit North Alabama via Instagram)
• Ready for some football? This is a great list of upcoming local high school football games that you won't want to miss! (Hoover Sun via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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.