🌱 Patch AM: How Hoover teachers are helping students ‘dream big’ this year

Greetings Hoover! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Hoover teachers are helping students 'dream big' this year
• How Leadership Hoover's 10th class could shape your city's future
• See how Tulsa dominated UAB at Hoover High's competition gym

Also on today's calendar: Golf Fore Life and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
• Tuesday: Sunshine; warm, less humid, temps: high: 87, low: 59. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hoover City Schools 'dreams big' and builds momentum for 2026-27 school year (hooversun.com) — Hoover City Schools is kicking off the 2026-27 year with a "dream big" theme, using Institute Day and New Teacher Orientation to energize staff before students arrive. Elementary teachers are especially focused on helping children discover interests and build confidence, with the district emphasizing that big dreams for Hoover students begin in the classroom and grow through everyday encouragement.
   

• Leadership Hoover welcomes 10th class (hooversun.com) — Leadership Hoover has launched its 10th class, bringing 30 professionals together to learn about city government, public safety, education, and community issues that shape daily life in Hoover. Open to residents, business owners, and people who work in the city, the program focuses on building long-term relationships and understanding how Hoover is governed, while celebrating the community's diversity and quality of life.
   

• Tulsa sweeps UAB to move to 4-0 in American play (tulsaworld.com) — Tulsa's volleyball team swept UAB in straight sets at Hoover High School's competition gym, giving the Golden Hurricane a 4-0 start in American Conference play. The match brought high-level college volleyball to Hoover, with Tulsa dominating offensively and from the service line while UAB battled through a much tighter third set before falling 25-23.
   

📸 Around Hoover

Subscribe

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Hoover

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Friday October 9
• Karlous Miller at Stardome Comedy Club →
  Stardome Comedy Club, 1818 Data Dr, Hoover
  7:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

Tuesday October 6
• Golf Fore Life →
  Greystone Golf and Country Club, 4100 Greystone Drive, Hoover
• Heritage Christian Academy vs Evangel Christian Academy →
  Hoover AL
  5:30 pm
• Parks and Recreation - Regular Meeting →
  Hoover Recreation Center, 600 Municipal Drive, Hoover
  5:30 pm
• Evangel Christian Academy at Heritage Christian Academy →
  Heritage Christian Academy, 6200 Lou George Loop, Hoover
  5:30 pm
• Stormwater and Infrastructure Ad Hoc Committee →
  Hoover City Hall, 100 Municipal Lane, Hoover
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• PNC Financial Literacy Workshop: Credit Scores and Reports →
  Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce, 3000 Galleria Circle, Hoover
  8:30 am
Thursday October 8
• Women's Leadership & Business Council →
  Location 100 Municipal Dr. Hoover AL 35216, 100 Municipal Dr., Hoover
• Coffee and Contacts Hosted by Faulkner University →
  Location 4524 Southlake Parkway Hoover AL 35244, 4524 Southlake Parkway, Hoover
• City Council - Work Session →
  Hoover City Hall, 100 Municipal Lane, Hoover
  5:30 pm
Friday October 9
• Super Chix - Hoover - Pub Poll →
  1024 Marble Ter, Hoover
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• MEET THE AUTHOR →
  Hoover Public Library, 200 Municipal Drive, Hoover
  10:00 am

📣 Hoover Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Hoover PatchAM possible:

• Refine Weight and Wellness — (205) 223-3215

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• UPDATE: Owner found 🥰
  My neighbor found this dog near Loch Ridge Drive and asked me to share. It is black, white, and brown with a well maintained coat. Very sweet. He… (Nextdoor Central Hoover)
• Does anyone have a recommendation for someone who installs sod fur a reasonable price?
  I need zoysia and would like it installed sometime in October or early November. Thank you. (Nextdoor Riverchase)

🗞 Nearby News

Homewood

• Rosedale: The neighborhood that came before Homewood (thehomewoodstar.com)
• The vote that made Homewood (thehomewoodstar.com)
• From Yemen to Homewood: A trendy coffee house with serious buzz (thehomewoodstar.com)

Vestavia Hills

• Foundation invests in Vestavia Hills schools, builds for the future (vestaviavoice.com)

Ok Hoover! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook