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🌱 Patch AM: What zoning changes could affect newly annexed Vestavia Hills homes Thursday?
You won't want to miss Craft*Lab – Square One: Grid Art on the Vestavia Hills Patch calendar
Good day Vestavia Hills! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What zoning changes could affect newly annexed Vestavia Hills homes Thursday?
- How Vestavia Hills is joining metro-wide 9/11 remembrance events this week
- How big is Vestavia Hills' home test against Oak Mountain this week?
Also on today's calendar: Brave Hearts Strong Arms Book Signing and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 87, low: 71.
- Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 84 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Vestavia Hills zoning board to consider zoning for recently annexed homes (vestaviavoice.com) — Vestavia Hills' Planning and Zoning Commission meets Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall to assign city zoning to three recently annexed homes and a small tract on Rocky Ridge Road. The changes would shift former Jefferson County estate lots into Vestavia's R-1 single-family and O-1 office districts, affecting lot-size rules and a planned homebuilder headquarters. 
• 12 ways to honor the 25th anniversary of 9/11 in the Birmingham area (bhamnow.com) — Vestavia Hills joins Homewood and Mountain Brook for a free Patriot Day ceremony in Homewood on Friday morning, featuring colors, remarks and patriotic music. You'll also find a full slate of 9/11 remembrance events, runs, concerts, services and ceremonies across the Birmingham metro, many free and open to all ages throughout the weekend.
• Central Alabama high school football: 5 things to know about Week 4 (al.com) — Vestavia Hills fans can look forward to a key home matchup as the No. 4 Rebels host Oak Mountain in this week's Central Alabama football slate. The piece breaks down major region showdowns, playoff implications, standout players and a full Week 4 schedule, including Thompson's recent 49-0 win over Vestavia Hills and other ranked clashes.
📸 Around Vestavia Hills
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vestavia Hills
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★ Featured events ★
- Craft*Lab – Square One: Grid Art →
Community Room, 1221 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills
7:00 pm
Friday September 11
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Other local events
- Book Character Bingo →
Community Room, 1221 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills
2:00 pm - 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 - 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 - Shrink Shop →
Makerspace, 1221 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills
4:00 pm - Adult Creative Writing Series →
Downstairs Program Room, 1221 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills
6:00 pm - CJFS CARES Respite Program →
St. Stephens Epsicopal Church, 3775 Crosshaven Dr, Vestavia Hills
10:00 am - Silly Goose Storytime →
Downstairs Program Room, 1221 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills
10:30 am - Brave Hearts Strong Arms Book Signing →
Ashley Mac's Kitchen, 1831 28th Ave S, Homewood
1:30 pm
Saturday September 12
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 24
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🗞 Nearby News
Mountain Brook
- Great Short Stories explores Agatha Christie's "Witness for the Prosecution" (villagelivingonline.com)
- Planning Commission recommends revised plan for Shades Valley Presbyterian site (villagelivingonline.com)
- Blountsville Swears In New Police Chief, Names New Fire Chief (abc3340.com)
Homewood
- BZA Meeting September 8, 2026 (cityofhomewood.com)
- Bound by Rhythm (homewoodlife.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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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