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New Indoor Play Cafe in Hoover Features a 40-Ton Sensory Sandbox
Did you know Central Alabama’s largest indoor sandbox just opened at Legacy Parc at Riverchase? The Diggin’ Depot Play Cafe is an indoor sensory play haven designed for children ages one to seven. The cafe has 40 tons of Baha Play Sand, with lots of fun sand toys and vehicles for kids to enjoy. “From construction vehicles to interactive play zones, we offer endless opportunities for exploration and learning,” their website explains. “Kids can dig, scoop, pour, build, and practice motor skills in a safe space that keeps play messy and imaginative.”
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Society of Preservation of Old Mills members visit historic Kymulga Grist Mill Park
ALPINE, Ala. – As part of its annual conference in Birmingham in October, the Society of Preservation of Old Mills (SPOOM) visited the historic Kymulga Grist Mill Park to experience its rich and unique history. “The stop was arranged by Ken Boyd of Pall Mall, Tennessee,” said Dave Cartwright...
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Hoover business happenings: November 2026
Barking Bubbles, a dog grooming business, is now open at 3659 Lorna Road, Suite 145, in Hoover. With more than 20 years of professional grooming experience, Amy Custer provides one-on-one grooming for most breeds. They offer baths, blow drying, brush outs, nail trims, face trims, sanitary trims, body trims, full haircuts and ear cleaning services for dogs. Barking Bubbles is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 8 p.m.
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Fill An Entire Cart For Only $25 At This Enormous Thrift Store In Alabama
Forget paying full price, because Birmingham has a secret weapon for savvy shoppers, and it goes by the name of America’s Thrift Stores & Donation Center on Huffman Road. Once you walk through those glass doors, your wallet is going to breathe the biggest sigh of relief it has ever taken.
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Hoover events guide: November 2026
When: Tuesdays and Fridays throughout November, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Details: Discover something new during Hoover Steaks & Wines’ complimentary twice-weekly tastings. Guests can stop by on Tuesday and Friday evenings to sample selections from rotating wineries, distributors and importers while learning more about different varietals, regions and producers. The casual tastings offer both experienced wine enthusiasts and curious newcomers a chance to expand their palates, ask questions and find new favorites in a relaxed setting.
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Miss Myra’s BBQ named best barbecue joint in Alabama
Big news for BBQ lovers: Chowhound just named Miss Myra’s Pit Bar-B-Q the best barbecue joint in all of Alabama. Located at 3278 Cahaba Heights Road in Vestavia Hills, the beloved restaurant is known for its iconic BBQ chicken sandwich with Alabama White Sauce, a North Alabama specialty that Miss Myra’s introduced to the Birmingham community in 1984.