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🌱 When Alabaster can raise one last glass at Siluria Brewing

Alabaster, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Alabaster! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • When Alabaster can raise one last glass at Siluria Brewing
  • How Alabaster is honoring beloved “Mister Mo” this Sunday night
  • See where Thompson ranks among the nation’s high school football powers.

Also on today's calendar: Enchanted Masquerade Halloween Party.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 90, low: 68.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Siluria Brewing closing after 8 years in Alabaster, Nov. 13 (bhamnow.com) — Alabaster residents are losing a beloved gathering spot as Siluria Brewing Company prepares to close its doors for good on Friday, November 13, after eight years in town. Owners cite unsustainable early financial decisions but plan to keep hosting games, music, and community events right up until the final night so locals can say goodbye properly.
   

2. People remember the life of Glen Spence at memorial in Alabaster (wvtm13.com) — A memorial along Highway 11 at a local Alabaster church is honoring Glen “Mister Mo” Spence, whose preliminarily identified remains were recently found near Pelham. Neighbors are invited to leave notes and flowers, and organizers have planned a candlelight vigil Sunday at 7 p.m. so the community can grieve together and remember his kindness.
   

3. High school football rankings: De La Salle jumps in media composite top 25 after 35-32 win over Centennial (newsbreak.com) — Thompson High School from Alabaster is ranked 12th in a new national composite of top high school football teams, reflecting strong showings across six major polls. The list highlights powerhouse programs nationwide and shows how Thompson stacks up against elite schools from Florida, California, Texas, and beyond.
   

4. Officials update the status of a large brush fire at Oak Mountain State Park (wvtm13.com) — Fire crews from Alabaster are helping battle a roughly 40-acre brush fire at Oak Mountain State Park, which officials say is not threatening homes or structures. The blaze, rekindled from a lightning strike, is in a remote area but causing visible smoke, and agencies across Shelby County remain on scene while officials provide ongoing updates.
   

5. Class of 2027 bonds over Leadership Shelby County Opening Re... (shelbycountyreporter.com) — An Alabaster City Council member is part of the new Leadership Shelby County class, which recently bonded through team-building activities and leadership lessons at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana. Participants say the retreat helped them build relationships, share personal stories, and better understand how to work together on countywide issues that ultimately affect Alabaster and neighboring communities.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Does anyone know who this cat belongs to?
    It is very sweet and likes attention. It has been hanging around the house past couple of days and is more than welcome to be here. We live in Autumn… (Nextdoor Autumn Ridge)
  • This is my go-to spot for getting goodies when I want to surprise my friends with a treat.
    Selection is great and everything there is good. (Nextdoor Portsouth)
  • Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 927 in Alabaster. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Alabaster. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alabaster here.

Ok Alabaster! 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: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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