🌱 Patch AM: What’s at stake in tonight’s Vestavia Hills 2027 budget talks?

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In today's newsletter:

• What's at stake in tonight's Vestavia Hills 2027 budget talks?
• Which Vestavia Hills homes just sold for top dollar?
• Can Vestavia Hills' undefeated Rebels stop Oak Mountain's surging Eagles?

Also on today's calendar: Brave Hearts Strong Arms Book Signing and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 72.
• Friday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Vestavia Hills City Council to discuss 2027 budget Wednesday, Sept. 9 (vestaviavoice.com) — Vestavia Hills leaders are holding a special City Council meeting today to hear department budget requests, take public comments, and debate the 2027 city budget. Key decisions include whether to prioritize artificial turf at Liberty Park's ballfields over a long-discussed new library/community center, along with funding for school facilities, Fire Station No. 4 expansion, and road repaving partnerships with Jefferson County.
   

• 25 most expensive homes sold in Jefferson County — Aug. 28–Sept. 3 (bhamnow.com) — Several of Jefferson County's priciest recent home sales were right in Vestavia Hills, including a Liberty Park property topping $2.19 million and multiple high-end houses in Magnolia Ridge, Vestlake Village, and Countrywood Highlands. The list offers a quick snapshot of what luxury homes are actually selling for and how fast they're moving in and around town.
   

• Oak Mountain avenges playoff loss to Homewood (shelbycountyreporter.com) — Oak Mountain's girls flag football team edged Homewood 12-6, then quickly turned its focus to region play, where it will face the undefeated Vestavia Hills Rebels on Thursday, Sept. 10 at Thompson-Reynolds Stadium. Vestavia fans can expect a tough matchup against an Eagles squad led by quarterback Monosky and receiver Redden, who connected for two touchdowns in the win.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vestavia Hills

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 10
• Book Babies →
  Treehouse, 1221 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• CJFS CARES Respite Program →
  St. Stephens Epsicopal Church, 3775 Crosshaven Dr, Vestavia Hills
  10:00 am
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel Part II →
  Electronic Classroom, 1221 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills
  4:00 pm
• VHMC: Unbound Grace - Addiction Support Group →
  6:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Craft*Lab – Square One: Grid Art →
  Community Room, 1221 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Book Character Bingo →
  Community Room, 1221 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills
  2:00 pm
Monday September 14
• Breakfast Club →
  Downstairs Program Room, 1221 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills
  9:30 am
• CJFS CARES Respite Program →
  St. Stephens Epsicopal Church, 3775 Crosshaven Dr, Vestavia Hills
  10:00 am
• Monday Yoga Series with Marie →
  Community Room, 1221 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills
  2:30 pm
Tuesday September 15
• CJFS CARES Respite Program →
  St. Stephens Epsicopal Church, 3775 Crosshaven Dr, Vestavia Hills
  10:00 am
• Toddler A-Go-Go →
  Community Room, 1221 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills
  10:30 am
Thursday September 24
• Brave Hearts Strong Arms Book Signing →
  Ashley Mac's Kitchen, 1831 28th Ave S, Homewood
  1:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Mountain Brook

• Great Short Stories explores Agatha Christie's "Witness for the Prosecution" (villagelivingonline.com)
• Seed Saving Workshop teaches gardeners how to preserve seeds (villagelivingonline.com)
• Alabama HS Cross Country: Highlights from another busy week across the state (al.com)

Homewood

• Homewood Makers & Music Market celebrates local creativity (thehomewoodstar.com)

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-- 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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