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10/13/2026

10/03/2026

Thank you to the Hoover Sun for their coverage of Saturday's Grace on the Bluff!
Read more here: https://hooversun.com/news/grace-on-the-bluff-offers-free-donated-items-to-hoover-commu/

10/02/2026

See you Saturday at Grace on the Bluff - 2211 McGwier Drive in Bluff Park!
In the event of rain, Grace on the Bluff will be held inside the church fellowship hall.
Donations (no heavy furniture, please) are still being accepted today (Friday) from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the fellowship hall.

10/02/2026

Arts and Crafts Fair this Saturday, October 3 in the Fellowship Hall from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

Note: This event is rain or shine! We hope to see you there.

10/02/2026

09/30/2026

The Bluff Park Art Association has canceled this weekend's Bluff Park Art Show. See the link below for more details.

https://enjoyhoover.com/2026-bpartshow-canceled/

09/28/2026

This morning, our community gathered at Bluff Park Community Park to dedicate a new historical marker honoring the Bluff Park Art Association - Bluff Park Art Show and its lasting influence on Bluff Park.
What began in 1963 as a small fundraiser for the Bluff Park Elementary Library has grown into a nationally recognized tradition that welcomes 7,000–8,000 visitors and artists from across the country each year. The impact of the Bluff Park Art Association, from supporting local schools and libraries to championing public art and arts education, continues to reach far beyond the park.

We’re proud to celebrate a legacy built by volunteers, artists, and neighbors who believe in the power of creativity and community.

Thank you City of Hoover and Hoover Historical Society

09/26/2026

HalloweenFest: Heroes & Haunts

Two Hoover traditions, one spooktacular night! This year, Spookfest is teaming up with Public Safety Night Out for an evening of Halloween fun and hometown heroes.

October 29
4:30–7:30 p.m.
Finley Center

Here's what's in store:

• Trick-or-treating with local vendors
• Up-close Hoover Police and Fire displays
• Food options
• Inflatables
• Kids zone with activities, games and prizes
• Music all evening

Costumes are encouraged, so dust off your cape, crown or dinosaur suit and come meet the people who keep Hoover safe!

Free admission

Hoover Metropolitan Complex Hoover (AL) Police Department Hoover Fire Department



Event info: HalloweenFest: Heroes & Haunts

09/18/2026

Neighbors in the Shades Mountain community of Hoover are calling for urgent action on a long‑abandoned home that residents say poses safety concerns.

After years of raising concerns about severe overgrowth, structural instability, pests, and safety risks at 2344 Mountain Oaks Ln, the neighborhood launched a formal petition on Sept. 11 urging the City of Hoover to address the nuisance property.

The issue was brought directly to officials at the Sept. 14 Hoover City Council meeting, where residents Lee Anna McGuire and Julia Green outlined the growing impact on nearby families.

BluffParkal spoke with Lee Anna McGuire earlier this week about the situation. She says that with children actively using the nearby trails, neighborhood families stress that they can no
longer risk safety while waiting for the property owner to perform meaningful property maintenance. Previous complaints resulted in minimal action on the owner's part, she said.

McGuire also provided photos documenting the property's current condition, showing extensive overgrowth and visible structural decay.

Parents say the most pressing concern is child safety. The collapsing structure sits beside wooded trails where local children regularly walk and play. Neighbors fear an unsupervised child could wander into the unstable home or that trespassers could be drawn to the property, creating ongoing risk for the surrounding area.

Local media has begun covering the situation. WBRC 6 News and ABC 33/40 both reported on the neighborhood’s push for action this week.

Residents are asking the City of Hoover to:
• Expedite code enforcement assessments
• Declare the property a public nuisance
• Begin formal condemnation proceedings to ensure public safety

Petition and media links in the comments.

by Heather Jones Skaggs-Author/Writer