🌱 Family Sought In Hoover + 20th Hydrangeas Under The Stars A Success

Hey, Hoover! It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Hoover Patch newsletter. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Variable clouds, a t-storm. High: 79 Low: 66.
• Wednesday: Humid with heavy t-storms. High: 84 Low: 64.

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Here are the top three stories today in Hoover:

1. Authorities in Hoover are seeking the family of 71-year-old Thornton Womack Lyon, who passed away on Jun. 2 in a care facility. Despite multiple efforts, officials have been unable to locate Lyon's relatives, and even his social worker is unaware of any family connections. Lyon, believed to be from Georgia and a former resident of Diversicare of Riverchase, may have family residing in "south-central and/or northeast Florida," and he had previously listed addresses in Pelham and Daytona. (AL.com)
2. Saturday's 20th Hydrangeas Under the Stars fundraiser at Aldridge Gardens was a success, raising over $50,000 for the public gardens in Hoover. With approximately 120 attendees, the event saw generous contributions through a live auction, ticket sales, silent auction, and sponsorships. The funds were utilized to support the gardens, and notable auction items included a luxurious three-night stay in Oregon, a four-bedroom condo stay in Pensacola Beach, and a private dinner for 10 at Aldridge Gardens. (Hoover Sun)
3. Jeremiah's Italian Ice, a popular frozen treat franchise, is set to open its newest location today (Jun. 13) in the local area, specifically in nearby Chelsea along U.S. 280. Chelsea is experiencing rapid growth, outpacing other cities in the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Area and ranking as the sixth fastest-growing city in Alabama. This expansion is part of Jeremiah's larger plan to establish 36 locations across Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee in partnership with 3DN LLC, with a unique menu offering over 40 rotating flavors of Italian ice, soft ice cream, and their signature Jeremiah's Gelati combining both treats. (AL.com)

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Today and tomorrow in Hoover:

Tuesday, June 13

• Atlantic Coast Theatre Presents "Rumpelstiltskin" At Hoover Public Library, Theatre Level (10:30 AM)
• Bama Beer Day At Brixx Wood Fired Pizza (11:00 AM)
• Hoover Board Of Education Regular Board Meeting At Farr Administrative Building (5:30 PM)

Wednesday, June 14

• Grand Opening And Ribbon Cutting At The Nail Spot, 4524 Southlake Pkwy, Suite 17 (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• If you're in the market for a new four-legged friend, there are many pets looking for their "fur-ever" homes in the Hoover area. Click the link to meet some of the adoptable friends, including baby kitten siblings Macy, Major, and O'Malley who were rescued as strays and are now available at Kitty Kat Haven And Rescue in Hoover. (Hoover Patch)
• Today, Jun. 13, is National Weed Your Garden Day, and the City of Hoover is celebrating by hosting a gathering today from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the Aldrige Gardens. Attendees can walk the trail, socialize, and picnic. (City of Hoover via Facebook)
• Jefferson County will be hosting a second Hazardous Waste Drop Off Day on Oct. 21 from 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at two locations: Jefferson County Camp Bessemer and Camp Ketona in Birmingham. (Nextdoor)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.