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🌱 How a new I-65 bridge lane could ease Alabaster traffic
Alabaster, Alabama Patch AM: a 3 min readHey there, Alabaster! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new I-65 bridge lane could ease Alabaster traffic
Also on today's calendar: Second Saturday Mastermind and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What happens when you tell an egg a joke? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny, showers around, with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 73.
- Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Alabaster partners with state, county to widen I-65 bridge (wbrc.com) — Alabaster is teaming up with state, county, and Calera officials to widen the County Road 87 bridge over I-65, adding a new lane tied into the airport exit roundabout and loop ramp. With federal funds covering most costs and the city contributing $120,000, the project aims to ease congestion for Alabaster residents, businesses, and visitors who rely on this busy corridor. 
📸 Around Alabaster
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Small Fry Friday at Albert L Scott Library →
Albert L. Scott Library, 100 9th St NW, Alabaster
10:45 am
Friday June 12
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Other local events
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Second Saturday Mastermind →
Kena Perkins, Realtor: Keller Williams Realty, 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 -
Juneteenth (Schools/Offices Closed)
Alabaster City Alabaster, AL 35007 -
Juneteenth Holiday | City Hall and Administrative Offices Closed →
Alabaster, AL Calendar, 1953 Municipal Way, Alabaster
8:00 am -
Teeny Tiny Time at Albert L Scott Library →
Albert L. Scott Library, 100 9th St NW, Alabaster
10:00 am
Saturday June 13
Thursday June 18
Friday June 19
Friday June 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Office Open
Calera High Calera, AL 35040
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Pelham Garden Club →
Pelham Public Library, 2000 Pelham Park Blvd, Pelham
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2nd Thursday Book Club - Title to be determined →
Chelsea Public Library - Chelsea AL 35043
11:30 am -
Public Skate Session →
Pelham, AL Calendar
11:45 am -
Monthly Luncheon →
Pelham, AL Calendar, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
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Movies Under the Stars →
Pelham, AL Calendar, 555 Ballpark Road, Pelham
6:30 pm
Thursday June 11
Friday June 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Alabaster. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
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Pelham
- Why is Dabo Swinney called 'Dabo'? How Clemson football coach got his name (greenvilleonline.com)
Calera
- Rail Insider-Intermodal car and component update 2026. Information For Rail Career Professionals From Progressive Railroading Magazine (progressiverailroading.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It cracks up (Thank you Cathy A. for sending it in!)
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