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LEVEL UP YOUR FAMILY FUN AT THIS NEW ARCADE If you’re looking for some summer fun, be sure to stop by Everyday Fun Arcade, located at 6000 Pocahontas Rd. in Bessemer. It offers classic arcade game options like arcade basketball, bowling games, pinball, and more, as well as VR experiences. Their motto is to be a place “Where kids laugh, play, and win!”They also offer food and beverages, plus an exciting array of prizes for winners. Be sure to stop by to try to win a giant bear or follow them @everydayfunarcade to see their latest deals, including discounts and freebies.
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BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS OPENS INNOVATIVE MEDIA CENTER AT C.W. HAYES K–8
Birmingham City Schools (BCS) recently opened The Rise at C.W. Hayes K–8 School, a new 6000-square-foot media center for all of the students. It’s “an innovative space designed to spark creativity and hands-on learning,” according to a BCS Facebook post. What began as Media Specialist Deangela Hackett’s desire for more updated, modern furniture so the kids could write on desks quickly turned into so much more with a partnership with nonprofit Ed Farm. “These are truly reimagined learning spaces that bring in digital technology. It brings in professional development, training and guided instruction for students,” says Ed-Farm president Waymond Jackson in an interview for Birmingham City Schools. The technological learning space includes a fully redesigned media center as well as an adjacent computer lab that has been converted into an audio and video production room where students can create podcasts and interviews, talk in front of a green screen, and play music beats. “Kids are excited, they’re happy, and they’re learning,” shares BCS Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan in a BCS interview. To take a peek at the beautiful murals that line the walls and the cool technology they’re using, visit bhamcityschools.org .
UBER EATS EXPANDS AGAIN
Want to make a return without leaving the couch? Uber Eats is rolling out a new “Returns” feature that lets customers send back eligible retail items without ever leaving home. Instead of a trip back to the store, users can request a pickup in the app and a courier will handle the return for a fee. Once the item is collected, refunds are processed quickly, helping simplify shopping decisions for everything from headphones to home projects. Launch partners include retailers like Best Buy and Petco, making returns just as easy as ordering dinner for delivery. uber.com
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