Birmingham Hosts UNCF Walk and Community Events This Weekend

The Birmingham City Council meeting on August 19, 2025, highlighted several community events and paid tribute to the late Reverend Calvin Woods, reflecting on his significant contributions to the city.

During the meeting, Councilor Clark announced the upcoming fifth annual UNCF Walk for Education, scheduled for Saturday, August 23, at CityWalk. Registration will begin at 7 AM, with the walk starting at 8 AM. Participants can find more details at www.uncf.org. Additionally, the Fountain Heights Neighborhood Association will host a cleanup event on Saturday, August 20, starting at 8 AM from the Fountain Heights Recreation Center.

The council also promoted the fourth Taste of Fourth Avenue Jazz Festival, taking place on Saturday from 2 PM to 10 PM, alongside the ongoing Sidewalk Film Festival, which began the previous day and runs through the weekend. Residents are encouraged to visit fourthoffourthavenuejazz.org and sidewalkfest.com for more information. Furthermore, the council reminded citizens of the two farmers markets operating every Saturday at Eastlake and Pepper Place.

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to honoring Reverend Woods, who passed away recently. Several speakers, including Dr. R.S. Murphy and Cedric Hatch, expressed their condolences and shared personal anecdotes about Woods' impact on the community. Dr. Murphy emphasized the importance of supporting the current leadership in Birmingham, while Hatch called for a more substantial recognition of Woods' legacy, suggesting that the city should develop a plan to honor him beyond a simple resolution.

The meeting concluded with a sense of unity and encouragement for the community to come together in remembrance of Reverend Woods and to participate in the upcoming events that foster community spirit and engagement.