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Free pickleball party, Teddy Swims Live, how to help shape the five-year downtown revitalization plan, new UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham CEO, no-fee family day at the Ballet, fresh job listings, real estate scene updates, and more!

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Feeling overwhelmed by daily stress? Searching for new ways to prioritize your mental and physical health? The Birmingham Public Library (BPL) is ready to help. Details.

REV Birmingham is calling on residents to help chart the next five years of downtown’s transformation, seeking input on priorities for beautification, business growth, and community vibrancy. Survey details here.

UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham has tapped veteran health care leader Kenny Shafer as its next CEO, tasking him with guiding the hospital’s integration into the UAB Health System following its $450 million acquisition last year. Shafer will step into the role September 2. Full story.

The Chicken Spot, blending Southern classics with bold Asian flavors, is set to open on 4th Avenue South this August, serving everything from chicken sandwiches to cheese fries and fried okra. Know more.

With 16 five-star Google reviews already earned, the company enters the market with its signature Beary Clean Guarantee, a promise that every space will be “Beary Clean” or it will be re-cleaned for free. Details.

From Miss Alabama A&M to the founder of Swaddle Bar, Kendra Lyas turned her passion for sewing and giving back into a national sensation, earning a place on Oprah’s coveted list just 10 months after launching. Read more.

Created by America’s first licensed Black architect, the long-shuttered Prince Hall Masonic Temple in Birmingham’s Civil Rights District is set for a $30M revival to reclaim its legacy as a hub for Black enterprise and community. Story.

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