1 00:00:03,140 --> 00:00:07,760 S1: From the Enjoy Hoover Studios. This is the Enjoy Hoover Podcast, 2 00:00:07,760 --> 00:00:11,389 S1: your weekly guide to news and exciting events, all with 3 00:00:11,390 --> 00:00:15,050 S1: big city style. With a small town feel. Everyone is 4 00:00:15,050 --> 00:00:18,860 S1: welcome here to our small, enticing piece of Alabama. So 5 00:00:18,860 --> 00:00:21,049 S1: welcome you all to enjoy Hoover. 6 00:00:21,800 --> 00:00:24,830 S2: From the Enjoy Hoover Studios. This is the Enjoy Hoover Podcast, 7 00:00:24,829 --> 00:00:27,920 S2: your weekly guide to new and exciting events, all with 8 00:00:27,920 --> 00:00:30,960 S2: big city style with a small town feel, everyone is 9 00:00:30,960 --> 00:00:34,050 S2: welcome here to our small, enticing piece of Alabama. So 10 00:00:34,050 --> 00:00:37,320 S2: welcome you all to enjoy Hoover. As summer wraps up. 11 00:00:37,320 --> 00:00:40,290 S2: Walter Womack is preparing for his third year as principal 12 00:00:40,290 --> 00:00:43,019 S2: of Simmons Middle School. Now, despite the summer heat, he 13 00:00:43,020 --> 00:00:48,000 S2: is dedicated to ensuring student success, a commitment he embraces wholeheartedly. 14 00:00:48,030 --> 00:00:51,750 S2: Originally from Greenville, Alabama, Womack shifted from a potential civil 15 00:00:51,750 --> 00:00:55,610 S2: engineering career to education, eventually becoming a middle school principal 16 00:00:55,610 --> 00:00:59,030 S2: in Hoover with over 22 years in education. He believes 17 00:00:59,030 --> 00:01:02,450 S2: great schools stem from great teachers. When not planning for 18 00:01:02,450 --> 00:01:08,600 S2: the school year, Womack enjoys time with his family. Brad Koch, 19 00:01:08,600 --> 00:01:11,510 S2: CEO of Foresight Coaching and a member of the Hoover 20 00:01:11,510 --> 00:01:15,470 S2: Area Chamber, is offering free 30 minute coaching sessions every 21 00:01:15,470 --> 00:01:19,170 S2: Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the chamber offices. 22 00:01:19,170 --> 00:01:23,100 S2: These sessions can assist small businesses with building business plans, 23 00:01:23,100 --> 00:01:29,400 S2: increasing profitability, improving time management, streamlining processes, and defining market strategies. 24 00:01:29,430 --> 00:01:32,280 S2: Sign up to take advantage of this valuable resource, call 25 00:01:32,280 --> 00:01:38,190 S2: the Chamber Office at (205) 988-5672, or follow the chamber on 26 00:01:38,190 --> 00:01:39,900 S2: Facebook for more details. 27 00:01:40,650 --> 00:01:44,470 S1: For over 50 years, Jefferson State Community College has been 28 00:01:44,470 --> 00:01:47,680 S1: a beacon of education in the greater Birmingham area with 29 00:01:47,680 --> 00:01:51,580 S1: a commitment of quality, convenience and personal attention. We've helped 30 00:01:51,580 --> 00:01:57,460 S1: over 15,000 students annually achieve their goals, offering 120 university 31 00:01:57,460 --> 00:02:02,080 S1: transfer programs, 33 career programs, and countless certificates across four 32 00:02:02,080 --> 00:02:05,590 S1: campuses and online. We're one of the largest community colleges 33 00:02:05,590 --> 00:02:09,060 S1: in the state. At Jefferson State, we believe in accessible, 34 00:02:09,060 --> 00:02:13,170 S1: economical education. Find your place at Jefferson State, explore our 35 00:02:13,169 --> 00:02:16,530 S1: programs and let us help you accomplish your vision. Visit 36 00:02:16,530 --> 00:02:21,540 S1: Jefferson state.edu today. Explore our site and discover how Jefferson 37 00:02:21,540 --> 00:02:25,710 S1: State can help you find your place. Your journey starts here. 38 00:02:28,139 --> 00:02:30,870 S2: Shades Mountain Baptist Church is hosting a women's event called 39 00:02:30,870 --> 00:02:34,000 S2: Breathe on Sunday, August 18th at 5 p.m. in the 40 00:02:34,000 --> 00:02:36,910 S2: Worship Center. This event offers women of all ages a 41 00:02:36,910 --> 00:02:42,190 S2: chance to pause, recharge, and connect. Attendees can enjoy desserts, conversations, 42 00:02:42,190 --> 00:02:45,460 S2: and personal storytelling. Taryn Clark will kick off the evening 43 00:02:45,460 --> 00:02:48,400 S2: by sharing her story of hope and perseverance. The event 44 00:02:48,400 --> 00:02:52,060 S2: aims to inspire and unite women through shared experiences. No 45 00:02:52,060 --> 00:02:56,730 S2: registration is needed. The church is located at 2017 Columbiana Road. 46 00:02:59,250 --> 00:03:03,329 S2: Boston Fish Supreme has opened in Hoover's Riverchase Plaza, taking 47 00:03:03,330 --> 00:03:06,720 S2: over the former falafel cafe space. This marks the sixth 48 00:03:06,720 --> 00:03:09,480 S2: location in the Birmingham metro area for the 15 year 49 00:03:09,480 --> 00:03:14,280 S2: old seafood chain. The menu features fish dinners, sandwiches, butterfly shrimp, oysters, 50 00:03:14,280 --> 00:03:18,750 S2: Philly steaks, cheeseburgers, chicken wings and quesadillas, along with desserts 51 00:03:18,750 --> 00:03:23,380 S2: like fried Oreos and funnel cakes. Yum. Located at 1837 52 00:03:23,380 --> 00:03:27,130 S2: Montgomery Highway, suite 103. The restaurant is near popular spots 53 00:03:27,130 --> 00:03:30,340 S2: like Dale Southern Grill and The Perfect Note. Hours are 54 00:03:30,340 --> 00:03:33,220 S2: Tuesday to Thursday from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m., and 55 00:03:33,220 --> 00:03:36,190 S2: Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. it 56 00:03:36,190 --> 00:03:37,810 S2: is closed on Sundays. 57 00:03:39,070 --> 00:03:43,750 S1: What is Mathnasium? Mathnasium is instructional approach goes beyond traditional 58 00:03:43,750 --> 00:03:47,990 S1: math tutoring. The Mathnasium method transforms the way kids understand 59 00:03:47,990 --> 00:03:51,710 S1: and appreciate math, building their confidence and love for learning. 60 00:03:51,740 --> 00:03:54,650 S1: Help your child achieve their full math potential. With over 61 00:03:54,650 --> 00:03:59,300 S1: 100 centers worldwide, it's easy as one two, three. Find 62 00:03:59,300 --> 00:04:02,720 S1: a Mathnasium nearest you get a math skills assessment. Talk 63 00:04:02,720 --> 00:04:05,420 S1: to the center director about the customized learning plan for 64 00:04:05,420 --> 00:04:08,510 S1: your child. Our mission to teach children math so they 65 00:04:08,510 --> 00:04:11,590 S1: understand it, master it, and love it. Math can change 66 00:04:11,590 --> 00:04:14,440 S1: their lives and they can change the world. And remember, 67 00:04:14,440 --> 00:04:19,570 S1: math is fun. Learning and solving math problems are fundamentally stimulating, rewarding, 68 00:04:19,570 --> 00:04:22,990 S1: and fun activities. We know how to keep the process fun. 69 00:04:22,990 --> 00:04:26,979 S1: Transform your child's math journey with Mathnasium. Get started today 70 00:04:26,980 --> 00:04:29,919 S1: and help them achieve their full math potential. Visit our 71 00:04:29,920 --> 00:04:34,330 S1: Mathnasium Center in Hoover at 2798 John Hopkins Parkway, or 72 00:04:34,339 --> 00:04:41,150 S1: call us at (205) 407-4078 and online@mathnasium.com. 73 00:04:43,430 --> 00:04:46,310 S2: Some events this month. The three on three basketball tournament 74 00:04:46,310 --> 00:04:49,039 S2: takes place this Saturday at the Findlay Center, featuring various 75 00:04:49,040 --> 00:04:52,159 S2: divisions for all ages. Teams will play at least three games, 76 00:04:52,160 --> 00:04:55,490 S2: with the top teams in elite divisions winning $1,000 in 77 00:04:55,490 --> 00:05:00,720 S2: t shirts. Registration ranges from $150 to $250. Other events 78 00:05:00,720 --> 00:05:04,200 S2: in August include on the eight Networking Breakfast and Financial 79 00:05:04,200 --> 00:05:07,440 S2: workshop at Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce. On the ninth 80 00:05:07,440 --> 00:05:10,920 S2: of the 11th Perfect Game Deep South Baseball Tournament August 81 00:05:10,920 --> 00:05:13,979 S2: 10th through the 11th Collectors and Shooters Company Gun Show 82 00:05:13,980 --> 00:05:16,739 S2: at the Findlay Center on the 11th. Salt and Light 83 00:05:16,740 --> 00:05:20,820 S2: Women's Dinner event at Riverchase United Methodist Church on the 14th. 84 00:05:20,820 --> 00:05:25,220 S2: Small Business Alliance networking breakfast at Aldridge Gardens on the 15th, 85 00:05:25,220 --> 00:05:28,909 S2: Financial Workshop on retirement, the 17th through the 18th, perfect 86 00:05:28,910 --> 00:05:31,460 S2: game 13 and under and 14 and under. Gulf Coast 87 00:05:31,460 --> 00:05:35,719 S2: All Star Showcase. August 22nd. Financial Workshop on Rules of 88 00:05:35,720 --> 00:05:39,140 S2: the road on the 23rd Hoover High School Volleyball Tournament. 89 00:05:39,140 --> 00:05:42,080 S2: The 24th through the 26th brings us the Liberty Cup 90 00:05:42,080 --> 00:05:46,190 S2: Boys soccer tournament, the 26th links for Scholars Golf tournament, 91 00:05:46,190 --> 00:05:49,349 S2: River Chase Country Club on the 29th Financial Workshop on 92 00:05:49,350 --> 00:05:53,190 S2: Preparing for the unexpected, and on August 30th through September 1st, 93 00:05:53,190 --> 00:06:00,270 S2: it's the Hoover Vestavia Soccer Labor Day Invitational. Ironist Nature 94 00:06:00,270 --> 00:06:03,390 S2: Park is a serene escape in Hoover, offering beautiful streams, 95 00:06:03,390 --> 00:06:07,650 S2: diverse local wildlife and ideal picnic spots. Perfect for nature lovers, 96 00:06:07,650 --> 00:06:09,960 S2: it provides a peaceful retreat right in the heart of 97 00:06:09,960 --> 00:06:12,500 S2: the city. In need of a day outside? We'll make 98 00:06:12,500 --> 00:06:14,750 S2: sure to check out Ivan's Nature Park. 99 00:06:18,620 --> 00:06:22,220 S1: Thanks for listening to the Enjoy Hoover podcast. For even 100 00:06:22,220 --> 00:06:25,640 S1: more information about Hoover and what's happening, we invite you 101 00:06:25,640 --> 00:06:29,630 S1: to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. This podcast is 102 00:06:29,630 --> 00:06:31,190 S1: a production of BG ad Group. 103 00:06:31,190 --> 00:06:32,450 S3: All rights reserved.