Mountain Brook Daily: What's Happening Today (Tue, Aug 30)

Hello, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Mountain Brook Daily. Come along for everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 88 Low: 73.

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Here are the top stories today in Mountain Brook:

1. New Asian-inspired food truck, Rickshaw, + 5 other Birmingham businesses to explore (Bham Now)
2. HS volleyball update: Host Huntsville wins 38th annual Ironman Tournament (AL.com)
3. Power 25 Rankings: Clay-Chalkville solidifies hold on No. 1, 4 new teams enter poll (AL.com)
4. All Nature Sings: A Night of Sacred Music Comes to the Alabama Theatre (Broadway World)

• This Is Alabama: "Somewhere over the rainbooooooow Thanks for capturing, @huntsvilleadventurer! #thisisalabama" (This Is Alabama via Instagram)
• Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce: "Be sure to mark your calendar for for Tapas and Taps in Lane Parke on Sept 15th! Attendees will enjoy live music, libations, and small plates prepared by Mountain Brook’s favorite restaurants! The event will also feature a Silent Auction..." (Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Mountain Brook Schools: "Parents, mark your calendars! Chris Herren is coming to Mountain Brook to speak to parents and community members for a free event on October 27! He will speak to students at MBJH & MBHS during the day. We hope to see you there! Reserve y..." (Mountain Brook Schools via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Mountain Brook Daily? Contact me at celeste.wetzel@patch.com