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🌱 Patch AM: How Vestavia Hills’ Kendan Thomas is standing out statewide this fall
Also check out Brave Hearts Strong Arms Book Signing on the Vestavia Hills Patch calendar
Hello again Vestavia Hills! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Vestavia Hills' Kendan Thomas is standing out statewide this fall
Also on today's calendar: Brave Hearts Strong Arms Book Signing and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Very hot with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 97, low: 72.
- Monday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Alabama Fall Watchlist: Vol. III (prepbaseballreport.com) — A Vestavia Hills shortstop, class of 2030's Kendan Thomas, is highlighted for his advanced hitting approach and top-of-the-order potential among Alabama's rising baseball prospects. The statewide watchlist also spotlights other uncommitted seniors and underclass standouts, and points players toward upcoming showcases and tournaments that could boost their recruiting exposure this fall. 
📸 Around Vestavia Hills
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vestavia Hills
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- Houseplant Swap
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
2:00 pm - Labor Day - Schools Closed
Vestavia Hills City Birmingham, AL 35216 - Labor Day; Schools & Offices Closed
New Direction Birmingham, AL 35242 - Football vs Thompson (9) Briarwood (JV) →
Vestavia Hills High School Birmingham, AL 35216
5:00 pm - Together with Tots
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
9:30 am - Monthly Luncheon
Vestavia Hills Methodist Church, 2061 Kentucky Avenue, Vestavia Hills
11:30 am - VHMC: Let's Talk Chemo Support Group
Vestavia Hills Methodist Church, 2061 Kentucky Ave., Vestavia Hills
1:00 pm - Kids' Kitchen Jr.
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
4:00 pm - Libby Meet & Greet
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
4:00 pm - Ribbon Cutting: ACE of the Hills
Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce, 680 Old Town Road, Vestavia Hills
9:00 am - VHMC Farmer's Market
Scout Square
9:00 am - Brave Hearts Strong Arms Book Signing →
Ashley Mac's Kitchen, 1831 28th Ave S, Homewood
1:30 pm
Sunday September 6
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 24
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🗞 Nearby News
Mountain Brook
- Glory Bound: Keith Dunnavant's documentary film highlights Mountain Brook's 1975 football dominance (otmj.com)
- Spirituality in the Key of D: John Burruss on the parallels between art and ministry (otmj.com)
- Planning Commission to consider revised plans for Shades Valley Presbyterian Church site (villagelivingonline.com)
Homewood
- Homewood business happenings: September 2026 (thehomewoodstar.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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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