🌱St. Patrick's Day In Mountain Brook + A Couple's MB Magazine Profile

Hi there, Mountain Brook. Happy Saint Patrick's Day! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including news about...

• The latest from March Madness.
• A couple featured in Mountain Brook Magazine.
• Saint Patrick's Day festivities.

But first, today's weather: Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 60 Low: 36.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mountain Brook:

1. Check out the latest newly wed couple profiled in Mountain Brook Magazine: Sarah and Daniel. "Daniel’s giveaway that he was proposing was packing salami, cheese and crackers instead of granola bars during his and Sarah’s romantic hike together." The magazine is already receiving submissions for next year's wedding edition. (Mountain Brook Magazine via Instagram)
2. Small businesses and restaurants throughout the Birmingham area are ready for increased foot traffic during March Madness. K&J’s Elegant Pastries says they've been preparing for the NCAA tournament for weeks. (CBS 42)
3. In basketball news, Auburn held off Iowa in the first round of the tournament Thursday night, with a final score of 83-75. (AL.com)

Today in Mountain Brook:

• 9th Annual Irish Flag Raising (7:30 a.m.)
• A'mano 25-year Anniversary Ribbon Cutting — Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce (12 p.m.)
• Magic City Madness — Cahaba Brewing Company (1 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The 29th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade will head through Birmingham starting at Five Points South on Saturday. Here's what else is going on over the weekend. (Bham Now)
• Cadence Bank now has a new space in Lane Parke. According to the Chamber, "they offer complete banking services, including a new live teller option with extended hours." (Mountain Brook Chamber via Instagram)
• Crestline fourth grader J.J. Schilleci aspires to win the 200M freestyle in the Olympics one day. But first, listen to him play the drums. (STROLL Crestline via Instagram)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! I'll see you soon.

— Dashiell Allen

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