🌱 AMBDA Opens In Birmingham + More Tutors For Birmingham Schools

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! I'm Kayla Harrison, your temporary host of the Birmingham Daily! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 56 Low: 37.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Birmingham:

1. A minority business development center is opening in Birmingham. The Alabama Minority Business Development Agency will have an open house on Jan. 13 at 11 a.m., where attendees can tour the center, meet staff, network with other minority-owned business members, and learn about their services. (AL.com)
2. Birmingham schools add reading and math tutors as part of a $29.5 million learning loss push. Leaders say this is an innovative way to provide extra instruction and critical mentoring to students. (AL.com)
3. There are several places to spend a solo day in Birmingham. These include Urban Suburban, Seasick Records, Harvest Roots Kombucha Taproom, Red Mountain Park, Ampersandwich, Trimtab Brewing Co., Gatos and Beans, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, and Little Professor Bookshop. (Bham Now)

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Today in Birmingham:

• Pickleball Clinics - Levite Jewish Community Center (9:00 AM)
• Storypalooza - Homewood Public Library (9:30 AM)
• 1-On-1 Computer And Tech Help - Birmingham Public Library (10:00 AM)
• UAB Cancer Outcomes Seminar Series - University Of Alabama At Birmingham (10:00 AM)
• Chair Yoga With Ms. Bridgette - Birmingham Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Mt Laurel Lunch And Learn - Mt Laurel Public Library (12:00 PM)
• Introduction To Computers - Homewood Public Library (2:30 PM)
• First Step Wednesdays - Get the Most Out Of Your iPad and iPhone - Homewood Public Library (2:30 PM)
• Language Club - Mt Laurel Public Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Woodlawn High School’s Early College program can help high school students earn college credit with dual enrollment! The deadline to apply is Jan. 18. (Facebook)
• Birmingham teachers and parents can join Classroom Rewards to earn $10 instantly by Jan. 29, plus earn 5% back with each purchase. You can download the Staples Connect app, shop, and earn for their classrooms — all at your local Staples store. (Facebook)
• Want to boost your computer skills? The Central Library has several free computer classes throughout Jan. that kicked off on Tuesday. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update!

— Kayla Harrison

About me: Kayla Harrison is a Writing Arts professor, as well as a freelance writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.