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🌱 Patch AM: Former Mountain Brook chamber president Ricky Bromberg remembered in statewide news roundup
Coming up: Terroir Tuesdays: What is Natural Wine? on the Mountain Brook Patch calendar
Good morning to you Mountain Brook! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Former Mountain Brook chamber president Ricky Bromberg remembered in statewide news roundup
- How Mountain Brook runners stacked up in a busy week of meets
Also on today's calendar: Brave Hearts Strong Arms Book Signing and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 95 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 71.
- Friday: Sun and clouds with a t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Former Bromberg's president dies at 67; Madison OKs new park plan; Chickasaw business reopening after fire (businessalabama.com) — Mountain Brook readers are notified of the death of Ricky Bromberg, former Bromberg's president and past president of the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce, whose influence reached statewide retail circles. The brief roundup also notes a new 23-acre park approved in Madison and the reopening of a Chickasaw meat market nearly a year after a fire. 
• Alabama HS Cross Country: Highlights from another busy week across the state (al.com) — Mountain Brook cross country runners made a strong showing at the Thompson Warrior 2-Mile Invitational, with William Morgan winning the boys race and the girls team taking a decisive victory over Homewood. The statewide roundup also highlights other Alabama teams' performances and previews a packed slate of upcoming meets across the region.
📸 Around Mountain Brook
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mountain Brook
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★ Featured events ★
- Terroir Tuesdays: What is Natural Wine? →
Golden Age Wine, 2828 Culver Road, Mountain Brook
Tuesday September 15
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Other local events
- From O'Neal Library: Patty Cake Storytime
Levite Jewish Community Center, 3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham
10:30 am - Mahjong open play
Levite Jewish Community Center, 3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham
11:30 am - Sinai and Civics
Levite Jewish Community Center, 3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham
12:30 pm - HOLIDAY HOURS
Levite Jewish Community Center, 3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham - From O'Neal Library: All Together Storytime
Levite Jewish Community Center, 3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham
9:30 am - From O'Neal Library: Writing Workshop with Miriam Calleja
Levite Jewish Community Center, 3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham
5:30 pm - Boot Camp Pop-Up
Levite Jewish Community Center, 3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham
6:00 am - Brave Hearts Strong Arms Book Signing →
Ashley Mac's Kitchen, 1831 28th Ave S, Homewood
1:30 pm
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 24
📣 Mountain Brook Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- JAG Chapter Ceremony
Wenonah High School Birmingham, AL 35215
8:45 am - Dino Safari →
Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham
9:00 am - Story Sprouts
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
9:30 am - Stay Awake at Birmingham Children's Theatre →
Birmingham Children's Theatre, 2130 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham
9:30 am
Wednesday September 9
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🗞 Nearby News
Vestavia Hills
- Hearth & Heirlooms (vestaviahillsmagazine.com)
- 2 new businesses + 4 coming soon in Birmingham this week (bhamnow.com)
- 25 most expensive homes sold in Jefferson County — Aug. 28–Sept. 3 (bhamnow.com)
Homewood
- Homewood Makers & Music Market celebrates local creativity (thehomewoodstar.com)
Ok Mountain Brook! 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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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