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🌱 Patch AM: See how Mountain Brook High stacked up in new state rankings
Make time for Mahjong open play on the Mountain Brook Patch calendar
Hey there, Mountain Brook! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See how Mountain Brook High stacked up in new state rankings
- See which Mountain Brook homes cracked Jefferson County's top-price list.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 74.
- Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Birmingham-metro dominates Alabama's new high school rankings by U.S. News (bhamnow.com) — Mountain Brook residents can celebrate that Mountain Brook High School is ranked third in Alabama and 215th nationally in U.S. News' new high school rankings. Mayor Graham Smith calls the honor a point of pride for the community, as Birmingham-metro schools, including nearby Homewood, dominate the state's top 10 and highlight the region's strong commitment to education. 
• 25 most expensive homes sold in Jefferson County — August 7–13 (bhamnow.com) — Several Mountain Brook properties rank among Jefferson County's 25 priciest home sales for August 7–13, including a Lane Park Road house that closed at $1.95 million. The list offers sale prices, days on market, and price-per-square-foot details for top transactions across nearby cities.
📸 Around Mountain Brook
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mountain Brook
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- Mahjong open play
Levite Jewish Community Center 3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham, AL 35213
11:30 am - Sinai and Civics
Levite Jewish Community Center 3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham, AL 35213
12:30 pm - VB vs Spanish Form
Mountain Brook High School Birmingham, AL 35223
4:00 pm - VB vs Spanish Fort JV/V 5:00 pm / 6:15 pm
Mountain Brook High School Birmingham, AL 35223
4:00 pm - 7/8 FB Jamboree @ Bumpus MS
Mountain Brook Junior High Birmingham, AL 35223
5:00 pm - VB F/JV/V Boddie Tournament @ Finley TBD
Mountain Brook High School Birmingham, AL 35223
6:00 pm - VFB @ Hueytown
Mountain Brook High School Birmingham, AL 35223
7:00 pm - Sunday softball
Levite Jewish Community Center 3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham, AL 35213
10:00 am
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Sunday August 23
📣 Mountain Brook Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Business Bound
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Social and Entertainment Collat School of Business
8:00 am - VHMC Farmer's Market →
Scout Square, 741 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills
9:00 am - Teaching and Video Accessibility
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
10:00 am - Chair Aerobics with Ms. Myra
Five Points West Regional Branch Library
10:30 am
Wednesday August 19
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🗞 Nearby News
Vestavia Hills
- Seven Vestavia Hills students accepted to Alabama School of Fine Arts (vestaviavoice.com)
- $9 million Liberty Park investment raises questions about Vestavia Hills east-side library (abc3340.com)
- Rebels lean on eight seniors amid roster turnover (vestaviavoice.com)
Homewood
- Week 1 Football Preview: Battle of Lakeshore kicks off season (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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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