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🌱 Patch AM: How Oak Mountain’s new coach plans to battle Vestavia Hills and 7A powers
Also check out Dumpling Making Class on the Vestavia Hills Patch calendar

Cheers Vestavia Hills! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Oak Mountain’s new coach plans to battle Vestavia Hills and 7A powers
Also on today's calendar: Saturday Class and 4 more events.
Find out what's happening in Vestavia Hillsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Vestavia Hillsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 61 and low of 44 degrees.
- Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 61, low: 38.
- Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 51 and low of 31 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Oak Mountain hires Pelham assistant Jason Kervin as next football coach (al.com) — Oak Mountain High School has hired former Pelham assistant and longtime Hoover coach Jason Kervin to lead its football program in the ultra-competitive Class 7A region that includes Vestavia Hills. Kervin, known for his energy and underdog mentality, says he embraces measuring his team against the state’s best. He plans to build on recent progress by stressing hard work, belief, and respect for opponents.
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📸 Around Vestavia Hills
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vestavia Hills
★ Featured events ★
- Dumpling Making Class
Cala Coffee Cahaba Heights, 3950 Autumn Ln, Vestavia Hills
6:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
- Saturday Class
Acting Out Academy! , 3325 Rocky Ridge Plz Suite 221 , Vestavia Hills
10:00 am - Menorah Lighting
Vestavia Hills City Hall , 1032 Montgomery Hwy , Vestavia Hills
5:00 pm - Menorah Parade & Vestavia Menorah Lighting
Vestavia Hills City Hall , 1032 Montgomery Hwy , Vestavia Hills
5:00 pm - Ribbon Cutting: Chaney Esthetics & Beauty
Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce , 3036 Healthy Way, Suite 124 , Vestavia Hills
10:00 am - Davenport’s Pizza Palace – Vestavia Hills
Davenport’s Pizza Palace - Vestavia Hills , 700 Montgomery Hwy Suite 193 , Vestavia Hills
6:30 pm - Waldo’s Chicken & Beer – Vestavia Hills
Waldo's Chicken & Beer , 3009 Pump House Rd ste 110 , Vestavia Hills
6:30 pm
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
Thursday December 25
📣 Vestavia Hills Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Member Appreciation Day
Chamber Office , 1090 Montgomery Highway , Hoover
8:00 am - Zumba Gold
Pelham, AL Calendar , 50 Racquet Club Parkway , Pelham
10:45 am - Tai chi for arthritis and fall prevention
Levite Jewish Community Center , 3960 Montclair Rd , Birmingham
11:30 am - Public Skate Session
Pelham, AL Calendar
11:45 am - Yoga
Pelham, AL Calendar , 50 Racquet Club Parkway , Pelham
12:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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🗞 Nearby News
Mountain Brook
- Jake Ganus introduced as Pell City head football coach (cbs42.com)
- One killed in Vestavia Hills interstate crash (abc3340.com)
Homewood
- Back When: A silver shower in Homewood (thehomewoodstar.com)
- Scam Alert! Cyber-Criminals Impersonating City Officials (cityofhomewood.com)
- Homewood Theatre to host ETC's ‘Holiday 'Splosion' Dec. 19 (thehomewoodstar.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: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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