🌱 Matthew McConaughey Sighting + Two Local Pizza Spots Ranked Highly

Hi all. I'm back with your new copy of the Mountain Brook Patch newsletter. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: A thunderstorm in spots. High: 78 Low: 66.
• Wednesday: Humid with heavy t-storms. High: 82 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories in Mountain Brook today:

1. Did you spot Matthew McConaughey over the weekend? The Oscar-winning actor was spotted at Frothy Monkey in downtown Birmingham on Saturday — the second sighting of the star in just a few days. If you're in the downtown area this summer, be on the lookout for McConaughey as he shoots for a new film "The Rivals of Azmiah King" in the greater Birmingham area. (AL.com)
2. In a recent list of Birmingham's best pizza, two Mountain Brook spots made the top five. Slim's Pizzeria was crowned number five (with a shoutout to its adventurous toppings like hot honey and pancetta), while longtime community restaurant Davenport's Pizza Palace took the number two spot thanks to its "old-school pizza experience." (AL.com)
3. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office is seeking the community's help to locate the family of a man who died at a senior living community, 71-year-old Thornton Womack Lyon. Lyon may have family living in south central or northeast Florida. If you have any information about his family, you can contact the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office at 205-930-3603. (WBRC)

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Today and tomorrow in Mountain Brook:

Tuesday, June 13

• Family Swim Time At The J’s Outdoor Pool (11:00 AM)

Wednesday, June 14

• Ousler's Sandwiches Ribbon Cutting At Ousler's Sandwiches In Lane Park (9:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• In case you missed it - The State of Alabama now has its own official cookie, the Yellowhammer. The cookie features ingredients that represent the state and was created by Alabama fourth-grader Mary Claire Cooke. You can find the recipe for the state cookie here. (Alabama Heritage via Instagram)
• This Friday, Jun. 16, an Intro to Food-As-Medicine event will take place at Real & Rosemary's Crestline Location in Mountain Brook. At the event, you'll be served a whole-plant-based meal and will be able to get your health questions answered by Dr. Gudel. Sign up here. (City of Mountain Brook via Facebook)
• On Tuesday, Jul. 4, the City of Birmingham invites residents to "Thunder on the Mountain," a firework show taking place over the Vulcan at 9:00 p.m. An exclusive soundtrack for the show will be available to listen to on the following radio stations: 102.5 The Bull, 103.1 The Vulcan, 103.7 The Q, 104.1 The Beat, Birmingham’s ALT 991, B106.5, 105 Hallelujah FM, Magic 96.5, News Radio 960 WERC, News Radio 105.5 WERC, and La Jefa 98.3. (Vulcan Park and Museum via Facebook)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.