🌱 Alabama Reading Test Results + Commission District 5 Seat Is Open

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Here are the top three stories today in Mountain Brook:

1. The Alabama 2023 reading test results are in with 22 percent of second-grade students unable to read at their current grade level. Mountain Brook City schools were responsible for three percent of those students, Vestavia Hills City schools were responsible for four percent, and Birmingham City was responsible for forty-five percent. In order to move on to the next grade, the students must be able to read at a third-grade level by the end of the next school year. (AL.com)
2. The Jefferson County Commission District Five seat is open! The last day to file papers for ballot appearance is Jun. 27 and the election is scheduled to take place on Jul. 18. Qualifications include a filed statement of candidacy and a signed petition by at least 100 qualified electors. Mike Bolin, the Alabama Supreme Court Justice is the only one to announce plans to run, and no others have filed the candidate paperwork. (Hoover Sun)
3. Don’t miss out on all the July events in and around Mountain Brook! Thunder on the Mountain is coming back to nearby Birmingham on Jul. 4 at 9:00 p.m. at the Vulcan Park & Museum and will be free to the public. The Diamonds Direct Summer Jewelry Showcase is happening from Jul. 14 to Jul. 22 at Diamonds Direct in Mountain Brook, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is playing Jul. 21 through Aug. 13 at the Red Mountain Theatre in nearby Birmingham. (Bham Now)

Today and tomorrow in and around Mountain Brook:

Thursday, June 22

• All Together Storytime At O'Neal Library (9:30 AM)
• Mountain Brook Wine Night At Publix GreenWise Market (5:30 PM)

Friday, June 23

• Ross Bridge Farmers Market At 2101 Grand Avenue, Birmingham (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Mark your calendar for Jun. 28 at 6:00 p.m. for the free Summer Nights concert! There will be vendors, activities for kids, and live entertainment. (Mountain Brook Magazine via Instagram)
• The 14th Annual Otey’s Fest is Jul. 15 at 6:00 p.m.! Performances include Robert Randolph Band, Will Stewart, Gri Cashio, and T.U.B. Tickets are $100 in advance or $125 at the door. Those under 20 get in for free! (Mountain Brook Mag via Instagram)
• Do your kids need a fun summer activity? Play Village Venture with your own game board from O’Neal Library! Once completed, grab a prize from the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce. (Mountain Brook Commerce via Instagram)

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