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🌱 Patch AM: How a new surgical plaza could reshape healthcare access in Hoover
Coming up on the Hoover Patch calendar: Career Kickstart
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In today's newsletter:
- How a new surgical plaza could reshape healthcare access in Hoover
Today's riddle: What do you call a snowman that is having a temper tantrum? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 101 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 70.
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 98 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hoover breaks ground on South Haven Surgical Plaza; Derzis recognizes… (1819news.com) — Hoover city leaders have broken ground on the new South Haven Surgical Plaza at Stadium Trace Village, a four-story, 80,000-square-foot outpatient medical facility near I-459 and John Hawkins Parkway. The project, rooted in the Skelton family's long healthcare legacy in Hoover, promises expanded surgical, diagnostic, and medical services that local officials say will significantly improve residents' quality of life. 
📸 Around Hoover
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hoover
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- Career Kickstart
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
6:30 pm - Excel: Crash Course!
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
10:00 am - New Member Orientation
Hoover Chamber of Commerce 3000 Riverchase Galleria, Suite 375, Hoover, AL 35244
10:00 am - Complimentary Tasting: Hoover Steaks & Wines
Hoover Chamber of Commerce Hoover Steaks & Wines 5868 Elsie Road Hoover AL 35244
4:30 pm - Live on the Plaza
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
7:00 pm - VHMC Farmer's Market
Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce Scout Square
9:00 am - VHMC: New Mom's Support Group
Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce Vestavia Hills Methodist Church, 2061 Kentucky Ave., Vestavia Hills, AL - in Room 316
9:00 am - Bizz and Fizz
Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce 3178 Rush St. Vestavia Hills, AL (Liberty Park)
5:15 pm
Monday August 17
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
📣 Hoover Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Men's Breakfast →
Pelham, AL Calendar, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
8:30 am - Libby Meet & Greet
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
10:30 am - Fitness Forward →
Pelham, AL Calendar, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
10:30 am - Zoom - Share & Present
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Career and Professional Developement 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
11:00 am
Monday August 17
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- Refine Weight and Wellness — (205) 223-3215
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Posting again in hopes that somebody has answers or has seen him.
Lala has been missing for a month now, and yesterday was his 5th birthday. I miss him so much and just hope somebody has seen him. I live in the new… (Nextdoor Ross Bridge) - I have quite a few old 33 1/3 record albums.
Is there anyplace that buys them or takes them on consignment? Thanks in advance for your help! (Nextdoor Central Hoover)
🗞 Nearby News
Homewood
- A culture of care: Homewood's peer helping program (thehomewoodstar.com)
- Back to School Bash celebrates end of summer (thehomewoodstar.com)
- More than meals: Rosedale Food Pantry builds community (thehomewoodstar.com)
Vestavia Hills
- Vestavia Hills proposes $146M budget with major investments in roads, public safety (abc3340.com)
Ok Hoover! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A meltdown ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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