🌱 Patch AM: Ready to boost your energy at Vestavia Hills Library next week?

Coffee in hand, Vestavia Hills? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Ready to boost your energy at Vestavia Hills Library next week?
• How a Madison math team’s grant win brings students to Vestavia Hills

Also on today's calendar: The Lovin' Spoonful and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: I quit my job as a banker. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 57 and low of 54 degrees.
• Saturday: A little morning rain; cloudy, temps: high: 60, low: 38.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 56 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cultivate Wellness dietitian to lead energy-focused nutrition class at Vestavia library (vestaviavoice.com) — A new wellness series kicks off at Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest on Thursday, Jan. 8, with a free “Nutrition for Your Best Energy” class at 6:30 p.m. Led by registered dietitian Vasu Thorpe, the session will explain how everyday food choices can boost your energy at work and home. Residents can drop in to learn practical, evidence-based tips for starting the year healthier.
   

• Mrinal Joshi receives $5,500 in grants for Journey Math Team (themadisonrecord.com) — A Madison middle school math teacher secured $5,500 in grants so her Journey Math Team students can compete across Alabama, including at tournaments in Vestavia Hills and nearby schools. The funding will cover most competition fees, easing costs for families. Students and parents say the grants open doors for more kids to participate in advanced math opportunities.
   

📸 Around Vestavia Hills

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vestavia Hills

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 3

• Brunch & Bubbly
  Board In Birmingham, 5426 US-280 Suite 6 ste 6, Birmingham
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday January 4

• The Lovin' Spoonful
  Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center , 1200 10th Ave S , Birmingham
  7:00 pm

Monday January 5

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

Tuesday January 6

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

Friday January 9

• Vestavia Hills Rebels vs Hoover Bucs
  Vestavia Hills High School , 2235 Lime Rock Rd , Vestavia Hills
  4:00 pm

Monday January 12

• Liberty Park Rebels vs Mountain Brook Jr High
  Liberty Park Middle School , 17035 Liberty Pkwy , Vestavia Hills
  4:30 pm

Tuesday January 13

• Monthly Luncheon
  Vestavia Hills Civic Center , 1090 Montgomery Hwy , Vestavia Hills
  11:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday January 2

• Akeelah and the Bee: Live On Stage at Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame
  Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame , 1701 4th Ave N , Birmingham
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 3

• Stay Warm, Stay Well: Winter Essentials & Mental Wellness Event
  Ramsay High School , 1800 13th Ave S , Birmingham
  11:00 am
• Rainbow Magic Unicorns - Mommy and Me Set
  Painting with a Twist , 701 Doug Baker Blvd #106 , Birmingham
  11:30 am
• Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
  Birmingham Museum of Art , 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard , Birmingham
  6:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Mountain Brook

• Mountain Brook events guide: January 2026 (villagelivingonline.com)
• Happy New Year from Village Living (villagelivingonline.com)
• Piggly Wiggly Closes Dec. 31 For Renovations (cityofhomewood.com)

Homewood

• Homewood business happenings: January 2026 (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

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