🌱 Patch AM: How does Vestavia Hills really rank in Birmingham’s priciest housing list?

Greetings Vestavia Hills! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How does Vestavia Hills really rank in Birmingham’s priciest housing list?
• How a Vestavia Hills student biked 35 miles after heart surgery

Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Breezy and cooler, with a high of 46 and low of 25 degrees.
• Tuesday: Turning sunny and chilly, temps: high: 41, low: 26.
• Wednesday: Sunny, with a high of 49 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Where are the most expensive homes in the Birmingham metro? 2025 rankings (al.com) — If you own or hope to buy a home in Vestavia Hills, new rankings show the city has some of the Birmingham metro’s priciest real estate, with a typical home value topping $539,000. The list compares Vestavia Hills with nearby suburbs like Mountain Brook, Homewood, Trussville, and Indian Springs, highlighting how sharply local prices have climbed since 2018.
   

• Best Stories of 2025: "Back on the saddle: Vestavia Hills' White back to biking" (vestaviavoice.com) — A Vestavia Hills resident, Samford senior John White, is back on his bike less than 10 weeks after a nine-hour open-heart surgery, capping a year of determination and recovery. His story traces childhood heart challenges, intense pre-surgery training rides, and his plans to finish college and get married, offering an uplifting look at resilience close to home.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vestavia Hills

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Monday January 5

• Libby Meet & Greet
  Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
  10:30 am

Tuesday January 6

• One-on-One Tech Help
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  10:00 am
• Libby Meet & Greet
  Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
  3:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday December 29

• 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
• Public Skate Session
  Pelham, AL Calendar
  11:45 am
• Potluck Luncheon
  Pelham Senior Center , 50 Racquet Club Pkwy , Pelham
  12:30 pm
• Jefferson Christian Eagles vs Leeds Greenwave
  Jefferson Christian Academy , 1500 Heritage Pl Dr , Irondale
  4:30 pm
• Yoga
  Pelham, AL Calendar , 2020 Pelham Park Boulevard , Pelham
  5:30 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Line Dancing-Intermediate
  Pelham, AL Calendar , 50 Racquet Club Parkway , Pelham
  10:00 am
• Silver Sneakers Yoga
  Pelham, AL Calendar , 2020 Pelham Park Boulevard , Pelham
  10:45 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Mountain Brook

• She lost hands and feet, but not faith or drive. Now she grows as a ‘miracle of God.' (al.com)
• MBHS student photographer featured on sidelines at state championships (villagelivingonline.com)
• Best Stories of 2025: "From recovery to running: Lulu Gribbin stands strong" (villagelivingonline.com)

Homewood

• Homewood Soccer Club to host winter camp at West Homewood Athletic Complex (thehomewoodstar.com)
• Best Stories of 2025: "Creekside dropped" (thehomewoodstar.com)
• Woman Threatens to Call ICE on Holiday Shopper for Speaking Spanish at Alabama Walmart: ‘The Irony of This Coming From a Black Woman' (thenerdstash.com)

Ok Vestavia Hills! 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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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