🌱 See which Alabaster neighborhoods saw property sales this week

Coffee in hand, Alabaster? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See which Alabaster neighborhoods saw property sales this week
• Why Thompson is ranked Alabama’s top high school football team

Also on today's calendar: Small Fry Friday at Albert L Scott Library.

Today's riddle: Why did the football player hit the vending machine? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 91, low: 73.
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Land transactions for May 28-June 3 (shelbycountyreporter.com) — Recent land records show several property sales affecting Alabaster neighborhoods, including lots in Grande View Estates’ addition to Alabaster and Old Cahaba. The broader list details transactions across Shelby County, offering a snapshot of local real estate activity and where homes and lots are changing hands nearby.
   

• Meet the best high school football team in every state entering the 2026 season (usatoday.com) — Thompson High School in Alabaster is pegged as Alabama’s top high school football team heading into the 2026 season, following an 11-3 campaign last year. USA TODAY Sports highlights standout Warriors like EDGE Cameron Pritchett and quarterback Trent Seaborn among the nation’s best as it names preseason favorites in every state.
   

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📸 Around Alabaster

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alabaster

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 1

• Siluria Brewing Company — Leah Slaughter Music →
  Siluria Brewing Company, 145 1st Ave W, Alabaster
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 7

• Small Fry Friday at Albert L Scott Library →
  Albert L. Scott Library, 100 9th St NW, Alabaster
  10:45 am

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📣 Alabaster Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday July 24

• Office Open
  Calera High Calera, AL 35040
  8:00 am
• Tai Chi →
  Pelham, AL Calendar, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
  10:00 am
• Public Skate Session →
  Pelham, AL Calendar
  11:45 am
• Friday Nights at the Cove - July →
  Owl's Cove Park, 737 Main St, Montevallo
  6:30 pm

Saturday July 25

• STEAM - KZT Hands On - 4th Saturday →
  Chelsea Public Library - Chelsea AL 35043
  10:00 am

Monday July 27

• Fitness Forward →
  Pelham, AL Calendar, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
  10:30 am
• Cardio Drumming →
  Pelham, AL Calendar, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
  11:30 am
• Potluck Luncheon →
  Pelham Senior Center, 50 Racquet Club Pkwy, Pelham
  12:30 pm
• Ball Room Dancing →
  Pelham, AL Calendar, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
  2:00 pm

Tuesday July 28

• Intermediate Line Dancing →
  Pelham, AL Calendar, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
  10:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hibbett Sports, Inc. posted a job opening for Warehouse Team Member (Friday - Sunday 7am-6pm) in Alabaster. Apply here.
• U.S. Venture, Inc. posted a job opening for Warehouse Material Handler in Alabaster. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alabaster here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Montevallo

• Montevallo volleyball embraces new era as Niven returns (shelbycountyreporter.com)
• Civic Heroes Camp at TROY teaches history, government and how to be a good citizen (troy.edu)
• Geneva Reid, 89 (portcitydaily.com)

Pelham

• Pelham Adventure Camp gives campers week of outdoor explorat... (shelbycountyreporter.com)
• Fire on the Water draws thousands to Oak Mountain State Park... (shelbycountyreporter.com)
• Vulcan Vault exceeds expectations as record performances hig... (shelbycountyreporter.com)

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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: He wanted his quarter back. (Thank you Pat S. for sending it in!)
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