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In today's newsletter:
- What’s moving into the old Vestavia Hills Elementary Central campus?
- How a Vestavia Hills student biked 35 miles after major surgery
- How Vestavia Hills firefighters joined a heroic mission in flooded Texas
Today's riddle: Playing golf is bad for your brain. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Vestavia Hillsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 61 and low of 41 degrees.
- Friday: A little afternoon rain, temps: high: 56, low: 53.
- Saturday: A little morning rain; cloudy, with a high of 57 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. A campus reborn: Hub in the Hills plans to open this spring (vestaviavoice.com) — The former Vestavia Hills Elementary Central campus on Montgomery Highway is being transformed into Hub in the Hills, a nonprofit-focused community hub expected to open this spring. Local partners like Alabama Game Changers, Redemption Hill Church and Unless U will offer services for students, adults with disabilities and families, while major renovations, expanded parking and fundraising continue to reshape this longtime community landmark. 
Find out what's happening in Vestavia Hillsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
2. Best Stories of 2025: "After second open-heart surgery, Samford senior White back on bike" (thehomewoodstar.com) — A Vestavia Hills resident and Samford University senior is back on his bike less than 10 weeks after a nine-hour open-heart surgery, capping a year of intense training and determination. His story highlights how fitness, family support, and skilled surgeons helped him return to long rides, campus life, and planning a future marriage despite a lifelong heart condition.
3. 2025: North Alabamians who inspired us this year (hartselleenquirer.com) — Vestavia Hills firefighters were among Alabama crews who deployed with Alabama Task Force 2 to search debris after deadly Texas flooding, highlighting local responders’ impact far from home. The story then spotlights several other north Alabama residents and nonprofits whose service, resilience, and creativity inspired their communities throughout 2025, from helping flood victims and single moms to supporting children in need.
4. Fire deliberately set inside Homewood Walmart Supercenter, police say; suspects sought (al.com) — Vestavia Hills firefighters joined Homewood crews after a deliberately set fire filled the Lakeshore Parkway Walmart with smoke Tuesday morning, forcing an evacuation but causing no injuries. Investigators say suspects set bedding on fire in the home goods section and fled, and they’re now reviewing surveillance video as they probe any connection to a previous arson at the same store.
📸 Around Vestavia Hills
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vestavia Hills
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- Libby Meet & Greet
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
10:30 am - One-on-One Tech Help
Hoover Public Library -
10:00 am - Libby Meet & Greet
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
3:30 pm
Monday January 5
Tuesday January 6
📣 Vestavia Hills Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Public Skate Session
Pelham, AL Calendar
11:45 am - Movie Madness
Pelham, AL Calendar , 50 Racquet Club Parkway , Pelham
1:00 pm - Women's Frosty Doubles league
Pelham, AL Calendar , 100 Racquet Club Parkway , Pelham
10:00 am - Tai Chi
Pelham, AL Calendar , 50 Racquet Club Parkway , Pelham
10:00 am - Crocheting
Pelham, AL Calendar , 50 Racquet Club Parkway , Pelham
10:30 am - Barre
Pelham, AL Calendar , 2020 Pelham Park Boulevard , Pelham
5:00 pm - Body Sculpt
Pelham, AL Calendar , 2020 Pelham Park Boulevard , Pelham
8:30 am - Brunch & Bubbly
Board In Birmingham , 5426 Hwy 280, Suite 6 , Hoover
9:00 am - National Get Out & Skate Day
Pelham, AL Calendar , 500 Amphitheater Rd , Pelham
9:30 am
Thursday January 1
Friday January 2
Saturday January 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- All clear after fire prompts evacuation of Walmart in Homewood, Alabama.
11:47AM on Dec 30: The sprinkler system was activated after a fire in the bedding area. The fire was contained until firefighters arrived. The store… (Nextdoor )
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