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🌱 Patch AM: How one new Hoover foundation already raised $1.5 million for neighbors
Happening soon: On Wednesdays We WINE for half-off! on the Hoover Patch calendar
Greetings Hoover! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How one new Hoover foundation already raised $1.5 million for neighbors
- Which 2026 Hoover decisions could change your commute, shopping and schools?
- Why did Tennessee’s tackle leader announce his big decision in Hoover?
Today's riddle: I’m trying to think of a new cloud joke. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Hooverfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, with a high of 75 and low of 42 degrees.
- Monday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 48, low: 26.
- Tuesday: Turning sunny and chilly, with a high of 43 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hoover salutes Sandlin Foundation for Kids and Kindness; $1.5 million already raised (hooversun.com) — Hoover’s mayor and city council are celebrating Dwight and Sandy Sandlin’s new Sandlin Foundation for Kids and Kindness, which already raised $1.5 million to support local nonprofits. Ten groups serving Hoover families, schools, and children with special needs or illnesses have received or been promised nearly half that amount, with a focus on making everyday life better for neighbors. 
Find out what's happening in Hooverfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• 5 storylines to watch in 2026 (hooversun.com) — Major decisions are coming in 2026 that could reshape how you live, shop, and drive in Hoover, from a possible Galleria overhaul to new mixed-use projects and annexation plans. City leaders are weighing rezoning at Tattersall Park, a big new Valleydale/280 center, Trader Joe’s corridor ripple effects, and growth tied to roads, schools, and taxes.
• Tennessee's leader in tackles returns for senior year (utdailybeacon.com) — Hoover gets a brief spotlight as the host city for SEC Media Days, where Tennessee linebacker A.J. Johnson explained why he returned for his senior season instead of entering the NFL Draft. Johnson, already among Tennessee’s top tacklers, is focused less on records and more on helping the Vols rebuild into a winning program while finishing his degree.
📸 Around Hoover
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hoover
- On Wednesdays We WINE for half-off!
Hoover Chamber of Commerce , 5426 Hwy 280 Suite 6 , Hoover
3:00 pm - Brunch & Bubbly
Board In Birmingham , 5426 Hwy 280, Suite 6 , Hoover
9:00 am - Libby Meet & Greet
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
10:30 am - One-on-One Tech Help
Hoover Public Library -
10:00 am - Libby Meet & Greet
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
3:30 pm - On Wednesdays We WINE for half-off!
Hoover Chamber of Commerce , 5426 Hwy 280 Suite 6 , Hoover
3:00 pm
Wednesday December 31
Saturday January 3
Monday January 5
Tuesday January 6
Wednesday January 7
📣 Hoover Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Public Skate Session
Pelham, AL Calendar
12:00 pm - Mojo Brookzz
Main Room , 1818 Data Dr , Birmingham
6:30 pm - Pilates
Pelham, AL Calendar , 2020 Pelham Park Boulevard , Pelham
7:15 am - Spring 2026 Baseball/Softball Registration
Pelham, AL Calendar , 555 Ballpark Road , Pelham
8:00 am - Fitness Forward
Pelham, AL Calendar , 50 Racquet Club Parkway , Pelham
10:30 am - Cardio Drumming
Pelham, AL Calendar , 50 Racquet Club Parkway , Pelham
11:30 am
Sunday December 28
Monday December 29
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🗞 Nearby News
Homewood
- 20 Books We Can't Wait To Read In 2026 (southernliving.com)
- How to reuse your Christmas tree + drop-off locations in the Birmingham area (bhamnow.com)
- What's open + closed on New Year's Day 2026 in Birmingham (bhamnow.com)
Vestavia Hills
- Best Stories of 2025: "Grand lady of Vestavia Hills" (vestaviavoice.com)
- 4 Vestavia educators to be inducted into Hall of Fame on Jan. 26 (vestaviavoice.com)
Ok Hoover! 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
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