🌱 National Small Biz Week In Mountain Brook + Botanical Gardens Event

Hey, neighbors. It's Wednesday in Mountain Brook and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. In today's issue of the newsletter, you'll find these stories and more:

• A spring event at the Botanical Gardens.
• National small business week in Mountain Brook.
• A famous photographer plans to open his second restaurant.

But first, today's weather: Sunny and pleasant. High: 70 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mountain Brook:

1. Three Mountain Brook small business owners are reflecting on their shops during National Small Business Week. "When you shop in a small business in the village, you are supporting the local economy," said Jean Clayton, owner of Christine’s. (Over The Mountain Journal)
2. Miller Mobley, a photographer famous for taking portraits of former president Barack Obama, is planning to open a steak and martini restaurant on Highland Avenue in Birmingham. He's also the owner of Slim's Pizzeria in Mountain Brook. (AL.com)
3. Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens is holding its second "Rosé in the Roses" spring celebration next week, after great success last year. (Village Living)

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Today in Mountain Brook:

• "Game On" video games — The O'Neal Library (3:3o p.m.)
• Sound Cafe: Meet the Southern Music Research Center — The O'Neal Library (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Check out this round up of real estate in the Mountain Brook area. (Mountain Brook Patch)
• In celebration of National Small Business Week, you could win $250 in "Village Gold" from the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce by resharing their giveaway video with Mayor Stewart Welch. (Mountain Brook Chamber via Instagram)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Dashiell Allen

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