In advance of the World Games, GirlSpring and partners from the Wellhouse, CHIPS, U.S Dept. of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office seek to bring awareness to the issue of human trafficking. Partners have different areas of expertise related to this difficult subject. Material will be appropriate for girls middle school age and up. June 16, 2022 2:29 PM

https://hooversun.com/events/one-sale-human-trafficking-awareness-panel/

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On September 18th, in recognition of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation will host Together in Teal Butterfly Release. This event will raise awareness of the silent symptoms of ovarian cancer, remember those who have lost their lives, and honor those who are battling or have beaten ovarian cancer. The event will take place at Aldridge Gardens from 2:30pm-4:30pm, and feature live music, awareness displays, merchandise vendors and a moving butterfly release program.

https://hooversun.com/events/together-teal-butterfly-release/

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Join us for a 3-day duplicate bridge tournament at the BDBC , 144 Business Center Dr. $12 per person per session, 2 sessions per day. 205-593-4005 for more information June 16, 2022 2:29 PM

https://hooversun.com/events/magic-city-sectional-duplicate-bridge-tournament/

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Join us Saturday, August 27th at Greystone Golf and Country Club for the 18th annual Save The O's 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run in memory of Lori Johnson. Since Lori's passing in 2006, Save the O's has been instrumental in funding the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation's mission to raise funds for ovarian cancer research, increase awareness about the risks, symptoms and treatments of this disease, and provide assistance and support to women and their families. Registration opens at 6:30am, 5K at

https://hooversun.com/events/18th-annual-save-o-s-5k-1-mile-fun-run/

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Join GirlSpring for a free film screening of 'Hidden Figures' on Saturday, March 12, at ArtPlay. 2 p.m. – Meet GirlSpring's Springboarders, Teen Leadership Group for Girls The group is taking applications. Open to girls ages 13-18 (girls cannot be older than high school juniors when applying), this diverse group addresses issues that all girls face by creating content on GirlSpring's website for girls by girls. They write articles  and poetry, create artwork and podcasts, interview successful women from the community and discuss important issues surrounding social justice, girls empowerment and more.

https://hooversun.com/events/girlspring-presents-free-film-screening-hidden-figures

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Over the course of the year, the Hoover Sun will keep you up to date on the various Hoover and Spain Park high school athletic teams. For previous weekly updates, go here. BASKETBALL The Hoover girls basketball team was back in action last Monday evening, beating Oak Mountain 71-32. The Lady Bucs were led by Aniya Hubbard, who scored 15 points. She was joined in double figures by Reniya Kelly, who finished with 13 points.  On Tuesday, the Hoover boys suffered a 53-46 loss to Oak Mountain in area play.

https://hooversun.com/sports/the-reset-011722

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