🌱 Mountain Brook HS Sports Update + Counterfeit Money Concerns

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Mountain Brook Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town, including updates on...

• The latest in Mountain Brook high school sports.
• Counterfeit money being used in Vestavia Hills, according to the police.
• An upcoming ribbon cutting ceremony.

But first, today's weather: An afternoon t-storm or two. High: 74 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mountain Brook:

1. Here's a sports news roundup for Mountain Brook, including baseball, softball and tennis. The softball team had a 5-2 win against Satsuma on Saturday, and a 6-2 win against Homewood last week Tuesday. (Village Living)
2. The Vestavia Hills Police Department is warning that counterfeit money has been used in businesses in the Cahaba Heights neighborhood, including several $100 bills. (CBS 42)
3. Some community members are concerned about the restructuring of the Birmingham Water Works board, which they see as a "hostile takeover" by the State Legislature. Meanwhile, supporters of changing the board believe it could help with outstanding issues, including customers being overcharged. (WVTM 13)

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Today in Mountain Brook:

• Free coffee from Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck — Levite Jewish Community Center (6:30 - 9:30 a.m.)
• Christine's on Canterbury 50th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting (2 p.m.)
• DIY Yums: Bubble Tea — O'Neal Library (4 p.m.)
• National Honor Society Induction Ceremony and Reception (FAC) (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Check out a roundup of real estate in the Mountain Brook area. (Mountain Brook Patch)
• Here's one of the Mountain Brook YMCA's instructors, April Butler. (Mountain Brook YMCA via Facebook)
• The Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce is holding a ribbon cutting celebration for HUM Concierge on Monday, May 1. (Mountain Brook Chamber via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Dashiell Allen

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