MAYOR FRANK V. BROCATO
October 7, 2022

HAY HOOVER TO BE HELD NEXT WEEKEND

Think pumpkins, hay rides and scarecrows. Add to that candy, face painting and loads of fun.  Now you've got an idea of the excitement sure to be had by all at Hay Hoover! The free event will be held next Saturday, October 15th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Veteran's Park. It's taking the place of what used to be known as the Hoover Hay Ride.

"Hoover Hay Ride and Family Night was closer to Halloween. It was on a Friday evening, and had more of a Halloween feel. We are now moving it to Saturday, away from Halloween, for more of a fall festival Saturday during the day," says City of Hoover Events Manager, Kelly Peoples

Hay Hoover was her brainchild, an idea she presented shortly after taking over her new role.

"We'll have food, trucks, games all day, a petting zoo, pony rides, airbrush tattoos, a gaming truck, and soccer shots," Peoples describes.

'We'll still have dress up for the kids. It's like the trunk or treat, but under the tent where they can get candy and goodies from local businesses.  So we'll still have all of that. Still have the hay ride. It'll just be during the day."

Peoples says they are still accepting vendors who would like to participate. They come in the form or local vendors who pass out individually wrapped candy or other goodies representing their business.

Spots for vendors are limited. If you'd like to register your business or learn more about how to participate, you contact peoples at: [email protected]

HOOVER WELCOMES VISITORS FROM ACROSS THE POND

Hoover City Councilors Steve McClinton and Mike Shaw hosted a delegation from the United Kingdom in Hoover Friday. The lunch was sponsored by the City of Hoover and hosted at The Offices at 3000 RiverChase in the fantastic Werkpl?s meeting rooms.

The representatives were joined by Hoover business owner Vivian Mora who spoke on embracing diverse voices in the community. Irish community representative Marty Connors and Scottish community representative Gilbert Douglas were on hand to welcome the group as well.

There was plenty of time for informal discussion during lunch as the representatives from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales asked and answered many questions about issues facing our respective communities. It was a great time of cultural exchange and discussion.

This event was in continued partnership with Global Ties Alabama, Destination Hoover International, and the City of Hoover.

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