Illustration by Ted Perry
As we head into the weekend, take a look at some events happening July 25-27 and catch up on news you may have missed this week.
If you're looking for something to do this weekend, here's a few things happening around town:
- Mini Mosaics at O'Neal Library, July 25: Teens in grades 7-12 can visit the O'Neal Library on Friday at 3 p.m. for a relaxing craft event. Participants will enjoy time to chat with other crafters while completing a mini diamond painting craft. Supplies and snacks are provided. Visit oneallibrary.org/event/13082520 to register.
- Otey's Fest, July 26: Join Otey's Tavern in Crestline for their 16th annual festival full of live music, food and drinks at their Crestline Village location. Doors open at 6 p.m., and tickets are $40. Visit http://oteysfest.com/ for more info or to purchase tickets.
- Mountain Brook Croquet Club tournament championship, July 27: Join the Mountain Brook Croquet Club on Sunday at 8 a.m. for the championship final of this weekends tournament. As the club's biggest event of the year, the championship is free and open to the public, featuring shaded seating, air-conditioned facilities and a catered reception with refreshments. The tournament championship will take home a grand prize of $1,500. The even will be held at the home of Arthur Bagby, 2824 Shook Hill Road, Birmingham, AL.
If you think you've missed news from this week, here's a recap of some of our stories from July 18-24:
- Questions with the Candidate: Why Graham Smith ran for Mayor
- Questions with the Candidates: City Council, Place 4 candidates on why they’re running
- Meet the Candidate: Joe Sandner IV running for City Council, Place 4
- Meet the Candidate: Becky Holt running for City Council, Place 4
- Sunday last day to establish residency for 2025 municipal election
- MBHS custodian wins gold at 2025 World Police and Fire Games
- Questions with the Candidates: City Council, Place 2 candidates on why they’re running
- Meet the Candidate: David Silverstein running for City Council, Place 2
- Meet the Candidate: Gerald Garner running for City Council, Place 2
- Graham Smith: Mountain Brook’s next Mayor
- Get to Know: Singer-songwriter Cheyenne Chapman
- Help save the stained glass windows of Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church
- Mountain Brook unveils new tourism video celebrating Village charm
- Shades Valley Rotary Educational Foundation Awards $80,000 in Scholarships to Area High School Seniors
- Forge BCSC Announces Designer Open Call for Fifth Annual Haute Pink Fashion Show