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Alabaster, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Alabaster! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why did all seven THS volleyball seniors earn valedictorian honors?
- How does Alabaster’s 2.4% jobless rate stack up statewide?
Also on today's calendar: Third Thursday Mastermind and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 81, low: 56.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ACS Board of Education recognizes THS volleyball team for successful s... (shelbycountyreporter.com) — Alabaster City Schools leaders recently honored the Thompson High School volleyball team for a standout season, including a 7A state runner-up finish and multiple championships. During the April 13 board meeting, officials also celebrated all seven senior players being named class of 2026 valedictorians, highlighting their achievements on the court and in the classroom. 
• State unemployment rate holding steady (brewtonstandard.com) — Alabaster’s unemployment rate is among the lowest in Alabama at just 2.4%, putting it in the same strong job market tier as Trussville and Hoover. Statewide, average weekly wages hit a record $1,175.01, and several major industries also set new wage highs, signaling a generally strong economy for workers across Alabama.
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Second Saturday Mastermind
Kena Perkins, Realtor: Keller Williams Realty, Metro South, 224 1st St N #225, Alabaster
9:30 am
Saturday May 9
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AHSAA Golf Sectionals
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EL Parent Night @ TIS
Alabaster City , 1509 Kent Dairy Rd , Alabaster
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Third Thursday Mastermind
Kena Perkins, Realtor: Keller Williams Realty, Metro South , 224 1st St N #225 , Alabaster
5:00 pm
Monday April 27
Wednesday April 29
Thursday May 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Public Skate Session
Pelham, AL Calendar
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Softball v SCHS (JV/V)
Calera High Calera, AL 35040
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Varsity Softball @ Vestavia Hills
Vestavia Hills High School , 2235 Lime Rock Rd , Vestavia Hills
4:30 pm -
Softball: Varsity at Oxford (Away)
Choccolocco Park , 954 Leon Smith Pkwy , Oxford
5:00 pm -
Public Hearing: Business License Revocation
Pelham, AL Calendar , 3162 Pelham Parkway , Pelham
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Public Hearing: Chandalar Court Townhomes
Pelham, AL Calendar , 3162 Pelham Parkway , Pelham
5:30 pm -
City Council Meeting
Pelham, AL Calendar , 3162 Pelham Parkway , Pelham
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Spring Band Concert/Recital
Calera High Calera, AL 35040
6:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello neighbors I’m in need of a plumber (or handy man) that can route out my kitchen sink drain.
My sink backs up at least once a year. I don’t need a highly skilled plumber just someone with the skill, knowledge & equipment to unstop my drain. (Nextdoor South Wind) - Juicer, new coats, new dress, shoes and more!
I'll take $300 for everything. Will sell separately (Nextdoor Weatherly)
- L Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Store Manager-Propst Promenade in Alabaster. Apply here.
- Hibbett Sports posted a job opening for Warehouse Team Member (Monday - Thursday 7 AM - 6 PM) in Alabaster. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alabaster here.
🗞 Nearby News
Helena
- Helena tops Etowah County, Plainview, Good Hope at Hornet Invitational (shelbycountyreporter.com)
Pelham
- Paws in the Park draws more than 1,200 to Pelham City Park (shelbycountyreporter.com)
- Joseph's Table plans reopening in Pelham (280living.com)
- Music in the Park event brings high energy, family fun to Pelham (shelbycountyreporter.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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