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Council approves rezoning of school board property, cell tower at SHAC
The property will be used as a parking lot at the new Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge. Read more
Photo submitted by Cinnamon McCulley.
Mayor Receives Certified Municipal Official Designation
Vestavia Hills Mayor Ashley C. Curry has earned the professional designation of Certified Municipal Official (CMO) after completing 40 credit hours of training conducted by the Alabama League of Municipalities. Read more
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Curry delivers State of the City at chamber luncheon
Curry said Vestavia Hills is a "destination city" and highlighted positive aspects of the city. Read more
Photo courtesy of Robert Newman.
Southminster Scamper set for Nov. 2
The Southminster Scamper is a family-friendly race through Vestavia Hills. The 5K Scamper begins at 8a.m. Participants can walk or run all the way to the finish line. Read more
Photo courtesy of Robert Newman.
Southminster welcomes the Highland Games to Vestavia Hills
Southminster Presbyterian Church will celebrate the “Kirkin of the Tartans” on Sunday, Oct. 27, an event that will also include food trucks for lunch and a family version of the “Highland Games.” Read more
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Fall festivals, trunk-or-treats coming to Vestavia Hills churches
Several churches in the Vestavia Hills area will once again host fall festivals and trunk-or-treats this Halloween season, offering families an opportunity to enjoy the fall weather with their children for some trick-or-treating alternatives. Read more
Photo by Alyx Chandler.
Brazilian Day returns to Horizon Church
Those in the Vestavia Hills area who want to enjoy Brazilian music and food will have their chance at the fifth annual Brazilian Day festival at Horizon Church on Oct. 12. Read more
Photo courtesy of Kelly Powell.
Library to hold Halloween spooktacular
On Oct. 25, families in Vestavia Hills will be able to enjoy a carnival inside the Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest. Read more
Photo courtesy of The Lollar Group.
Shop Save & Share returns to Vestavia on Oct. 2
Now in its 14th year, the Junior League of Birmingham’s Shop Save & Share fundraiser raises money for the League’s more than 30 community service projects. Read more
Photo by Sydney Cromwell.
Smoke House educates fire safety
The Vestavia Hills Fire Department will once again demonstrate fire safety to children in Vestavia Hills schools, explaining how to escape in the event of a fire. Read more
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
Vestavia SGA raising money for Ady’s Army
Each year, the Student Government Association at Vestavia Hills High School chooses a charity to help in both the fall and spring semesters. This year, a Birmingham family that helps children with autism will be the beneficiary. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
Vestavia, Rocky Ridge fire departments obtain new training facility
After years of discussing the potential of having a joint training facility for the Vestavia Hills Fire Department and the Rocky Ridge Fire District, the Jefferson County Commission approved the plan in August. Read more
Photos by Erin Nelson.
After years of work, Patchwork Farms sees ongoing development
Years after the city of Vestavia Hills bought the Patchwork Farms property, there are only two parcels of land yet to be fully developed, with one set to break ground next year, City Manager Jeff Downes said. Read more
Council approves agreements with ALDOT for Massey Road, pedestrian bridge projects
The city can now begin acquiring rights-of-way and utility relocation to install sidewalks on and make improvements to Massey Road. Read more
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Community Night Out set for Oct. 1
Community Night Out will once again return to Vestavia Hills City Hall on Oct. 1 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., in an effort to continually improve police and community relations. Read more
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