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In today's newsletter:

• Which Hoover High alum just joined Alabama’s elite NFL receivers list?

Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Sunny and not as cold, with a high of 45 and low of 24 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 57, low: 34.
• Wednesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 59 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Former Alabama prep star reaches NFL receiving milestone (al.com) — Hoover football fans can cheer that Steelers receiver George Pickens, a Hoover High School alum, is among Alabama prep stars with 1,000-yard NFL seasons. The piece highlights Nico Collins’ latest milestone, then runs through every Alabama high school product who’s hit that prestigious receiving mark, underscoring the state’s—and Hoover’s—impact on pro football.
   

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Tuesday December 16

• One-on-One Tech Help
  Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
  10:00 am
• Ribbon Cutting: LetsLose Weight Loss & Wellness
  Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce , 614 Montgomery Highway , Vestavia Hills
  12:00 pm
• Libby Meet & Greet
  Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
  3:30 pm
• Jingle Jam with La La Librarian
  Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
  4:00 pm
• End of Year Holiday Mixer
  Hoover Chamber of Commerce , 3000 Riverchase Galleria, Suite 375 , Hoover
  6:00 pm
• Jingle Jam with La La Librarian
  Hoover Public Library - The Library Theatre
  6:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Member Appreciation Day
  Chamber Office , 1090 Montgomery Highway , Hoover
  8:00 am
• On Wednesdays We WINE for half-off!
  Hoover Chamber of Commerce , 5426 Hwy 280 Suite 6 , Hoover
  3:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday December 15

• Spring 2026 Baseball/Softball Registration
  Pelham, AL Calendar , 555 Ballpark Road , Pelham
  8:00 am
• Men's Breakfast
  Pelham, AL Calendar , 50 Racquet Club Parkway , Pelham
  8:30 am
• Show Stoppers School Performance
  Mt Laurel Elementary School Birmingham, AL 35242
  8:30 am
• Libby Meet & Greet
  Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I still have a gold colored couch to give away.
  Good condition, Free, must bring help, 12 steps to go down and I can't help, bad knee. Bluff Park near Pioneer Daycare. Can text photos if you are… (Nextdoor Bluff Park)
• Our doorbell camera caught this delivery guy sliding a package on the porch, taking a picture of it to confirm delivery and then taking the package with him.
  We were not expecting a shipment but it looks like a theft. (Nextdoor Central Hoover)

🗞 Nearby News

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• Homewood Best of 2025: 5 stories we loved (thehomewoodstar.com)
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• These Restaurant Chains Serve The Best Southern-Style Food (thedailymeal.com)

Vestavia Hills

• Vestavia Hills Best of 2025: 5 stories we loved (vestaviavoice.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know either. They were speaking in sign language.
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