The April Meeting & the Groove

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From the President

Neighbors,

Our April meeting is next Wednesday, April 23rd, and we have a packed agenda. Alanah Melton, the City of Birmingham's Director of Unhoused Strategies, will be our guest speaker. Many of you have raised concerns about homelessness in and around Crestline, and we're bringing in the person who leads the city's response to answer your questions directly. We will also have a full report on the situation in our neighborhood.

The Crestline Park Groove is now less than a month away — May 9th. Attic Plus Storage is our title sponsor, Saw's Barbecue is handling the food, and we have a full lineup: Huck & Lilly, Rollin' in the Hay, and the Slacker Bees. We still need sponsors and volunteers, so come to the meeting ready to help out.

Two things to put on your radar: the City is holding public input meetings on a new Parks and Recreation master plan starting April 27th — this is our chance to advocate for Crestline Park. And the Alabama primary election is May 19th, with a voter registration deadline of May 4th.

See you Wednesday at Hope Community Church. 6 PM.

— Todd Russell, President

April Meeting Preview

Wednesday, April 23 • 6 PM • Hope Community Church

Guest Speaker: Alanah Melton — Director of Unhoused Strategies, City of Birmingham. Full report on homelessness in Crestline and the city's approach — including the proposed encampment ordinance currently before City Council. Bring your questions.

Also on the Agenda:

• Crestline Park Groove — sponsorship, volunteers, final logistics
• Parks & Rec master plan — how to participate in public input meetings
• Alabama Primary Election — May 19, registration deadline May 4
• Neighborhood updates and open forum

Crestline Park Groove — May 9

CRESTLINE PARK GROOVE — SATURDAY, MAY 9 • 11:30 AM – 6 PM

Title Sponsor: Attic Plus Mobile & Self Storage

Music: Huck & Lilly • Rollin' in the Hay • The Slacker Bees

Food: Saw's Barbecue

Admission: Free

Presented by the Crestline Park Community Foundation. We are actively seeking additional sponsors and volunteers. If your business wants to be part of Crestline's biggest community event, or if you can lend a hand on festival day, reach out to us at info@crestlinena.org or come to the April 23rd meeting.

Local News Roundup

• Birmingham Seeks Public Input on Parks & Recreation Master Plan — WBRC • 12 Apr 2026. Six community meetings begin April 27 to gather resident input on parks, trails, and recreation priorities. This directly affects Crestline Park.
• City Council Gets First Look at Proposal on Clearing Encampments — BirminghamWatch • 15 Mar 2026. Alanah Melton presented a proposed ordinance requiring 48-hour written notice before clearing encampments on public property. The ordinance returns to committee this spring.
• Birmingham Approves $31.8M Surplus Plan for Infrastructure and Youth Programs — BirminghamWatch • 31 Mar 2026. The city will invest $31.8 million in infrastructure, civil rights projects, and community improvements as part of the surplus spending plan.
• Short-Term Rental Restrictions Delayed Until at Least May — BirminghamWatch • 13 Mar 2026. After two years of debate, the council delayed rules that would require permits and ban short-term rentals in single-family residential districts.

Alabama Primary Election — May 19

VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 4. Governor, state legislature, and other statewide races are on the ballot. Make sure you're registered. Check your status at sos.alabama.gov.

Featured Local Business: The Bottle Shop

Wine & Spirits

Now open in Crestline Village. A curated selection of wines, craft beers, and spirits with a focus on discovery and quality. Stop in and welcome them to the neighborhood.

📍 81 Church St, Suite 102, Mountain Brook, AL 35213

Community Soapbox

Got something on your mind? The Community Soapbox is your space to share opinions, ideas, or observations about life in Crestline. One neighbor, one editorial, each month. Submit yours to info@crestlinena.org

Crestline Photo Contest

Share your best shots of life in Crestline — your street, your garden, the park, your neighbors, the changing seasons. Winning photos will be featured in the newsletter. Theme: "Spring in Crestline." Deadline: June 30, 2026. Send photos to info@crestlinena.org

Community Calendar

• Wed, April 23 — CNA Monthly Meeting. Hope Community Church, 4445 Montevallo Rd. 6 PM — Guest speaker Alanah Melton.
• Mon, April 27 — Parks & Rec Master Plan Meeting. Oxmoor Community Center, 1992 Wenonah-Oxmoor Rd. 6 PM — Public input on park priorities.
• Mon, May 4 — Voter Registration Deadline. Last day to register for the May 19 primary.
• Sat, May 9 — Crestline Park Groove. Crestline Park. 11:30 AM – 6 PM — Free admission.
• Tue, May 19 — Alabama Primary Election. Polls open 7 AM – 7 PM.
• Every Tuesday — Birmingham City Council. City Hall, 710 N 20th St. 9:30 AM — Council Chambers.

Fun Around Town

• Sat, April 18 — UAB Scholarship Run. Crestline Village, 8 AM. 10K, 5K, Fun Run — 20th anniversary.
• Mon, April 21 — Willie Nelson. Avondale Brewing Company, 6 PM.
• Mon, May 26 — Post Malone & Jelly Roll. Protective Stadium, 7:30 PM.
• Wed, May 28 — Joey Chestnut at Birmingham Barons. Regions Field.

Events courtesy of BhamNow

Originally published by email on April 15, 2026. Crestline Park Neighborhood Association · Meetings: 4th Wednesday, 6 PM • Hope Community Church, 4445 Montevallo Rd, Birmingham, AL 35213.