🌱 Labor Shortage In Vestavia + Viva Vestavia XVII

Happy Monday, people of Vestavia Hills! Let's get you all caught up on the news in and around town. There is a labor shortage nationwide that we have been hearing about for months now, and it is really starting to affect businesses in Vestavia Hills. Also in the news, Viva Vestavia XVII takes place Thursday, and will include some of the city's best food, celebrating the culinary community in Vestavia Hills. Read more below!

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Here are the top stories today in Vestavia Hills:

1. The Magical Marketplace sale will return for its 22nd year to Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church this winter. (Vestavia Voice)
2. The nationwide labor shortage is starting to affect several Vestavia Hills businesses. See who has been affected most. (Vestavia Voice)
3. The Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce's Viva Vestavia XVII takes place Thursday, and will include some of the city's best food, celebrating the culinary community in Vestavia Hills. (Vestavia Hills Patch)
4. Friday night marked the first time a VHHS student with special needs was named homecoming queen as voted on by the student body. (Vestavia Hills Magazine)
5. Read up on NBC 13's Alabama high school football recap from Week 10. (WVTM13)

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Vestavia Hills Patch Notebook

• Vestavia Hills Police Department posted some pictures from our Community Night Out event last week. (Facebook)
• Vestavia Hills Elementary East: Pumpkin Palooza for 5th grade today! Thanks Ms. Charles and the VH Fire Department! (Facebook)
• The Vestavia Hills City Council is currently accepting applications for upcoming vacancies on the Vestavia Hills Library Board (4-yr term) and Vestavia Hills Parks & Recreation Board (5-yr term). (Facebook)
• Vestavia Hills Public Library: Join us on October 28 for Tai Chi! This low-impact, slow-motion exercise is a healthy stress reliever and great for arthritis and balance. Taught by a certified instructor. Ages 18+. (Facebook)

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