🌱 Patch AM: How will Vestavia’s new $127 million school budget affect classrooms?

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In today's newsletter:

• How will Vestavia's new $127 million school budget affect classrooms?
• How U.S. 31 construction from Vestavia Hills to Homewood will affect you
• When Spain Park comes to Vestavia Hills in a key region clash

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

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 91, low: 68.
• Friday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Vestavia school board approves $127 million budget for 2027 (vestaviavoice.com) — Vestavia Hills families will see a $127 million school budget for 2027, with most spending going to classroom instruction, staff salaries, and benefits. Local tax dollars are funding 127 more teachers than the state provides, underscoring the community's investment in smaller classes and expanded programs that directly affect students in Vestavia Hills schools.
   

• ALDOT begins nearly year long road improvement project on U.S. 31 in Homewood (al.com) — Drivers in Vestavia Hills should prepare for months of nighttime lane closures as ALDOT resurfaces and upgrades U.S. 31 from Shades Crest Road north into Homewood. The $6 million project, running into June 2027, includes median concrete work, wider sections, and signal improvements that will impact commutes, shopping trips, and school traffic along this busy corridor.
   

• Check out the Week 5 Central Alabama high school football schedule as region play continues (al.com) — Vestavia Hills football fans can look forward to hosting Spain Park in a key Class 6A Region 3 matchup this Friday, part of a packed Week 5 slate across Central Alabama. The schedule features several top-10 showdowns, giving local supporters plenty of chances to travel, scout rivals, and cheer on area teams before region races tighten further.
   

📸 Around Vestavia Hills

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vestavia Hills

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 17
• Supporting Siblings of Individuals with Disabilities →
  Vestavia Hills Civic Center, 1090 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills

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Other local events

Thursday September 17
• Book Babies →
  Treehouse, 1221 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills
  9:00 am
• VHMC: New Mom's Support Group →
  Vestavia Hills AL
  9:00 am
• CJFS CARES Respite Program →
  St. Stephens Epsicopal Church, 3775 Crosshaven Dr, Vestavia Hills
  10:00 am
• Sensory Support Storytime →
  Downstairs Program Room, 1221 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills
  3:30 pm
• Advanced Excel: Pivot Tables & Dashboards →
  Electronic Classroom, 1221 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills
  4:00 pm
• VHMC: Unbound Grace - Addiction Support Group →
  Vestavia Hills AL
  6:00 pm
• Japanese Language Club →
  Makerspace, 1221 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills
  6:30 pm
Friday September 18
• VHMC: Cancer Support Group →
  Vestavia Hills AL
  12:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• D&D One-Shot: Goblin Heist →
  Historical Room, 1221 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills
  10:00 am
• Ms. Courtney's Library Stop →
  Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest, 1221 Montgomery Hwy, 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

• Advocates for trail at Alabama Veterans Memorial Park reach compromise (villagelivingonline.com)
• Mountain Brook approves parking restriction after study finds students walking in roadway (abc3340.com)
• Alabama high school football power rankings: Prattville continues to climb in poll (al.com)

Homewood

• Adult Beginner Golf 101 - Pebblehurst Golf & Putter Lab - Homewood, AL (pga.com)

Ok Vestavia Hills! 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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