🌱 Can Calera upset No. 6 Homewood in this pivotal region clash?

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

In today's newsletter:

• Can Calera upset No. 6 Homewood in this pivotal region clash?
• How Calera's own was honored among Shelby County's public safety heroes

Also on today's calendar: Calera Stampede PCA Rodeo and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 93 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 69.
• Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 5 things to know about Week 7 in Central Alabama high school football (al.com) — Calera football fans have a big night ahead as the 4-1 Eagles visit sixth-ranked Homewood on Friday in a key Class 5A, Region 4 showdown that could shape playoff positioning. The preview breaks down Calera's record, key players, recent win over Gardendale, and the full Central Alabama Week 7 schedule.
   

• Public safety heroes honored at annual Shelby County awards ... (shelbycountyreporter.com) — Calera residents can take pride as Police Chief David Hyche honored longtime victim services coordinator Mitzie Wheat during Shelby County's annual Public Safety Awards. The countywide luncheon in Pelham spotlighted officers and firefighters from multiple cities for lifesaving responses, school resource work, and cross-agency cooperation that help keep communities like Calera safer.
   

📸 Around Calera

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Calera

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 9
• Calera, AL - October 9-10, 2026 →
  Calera Arena, 1127 17th Ave, Calera
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Football @ Homewood
  Calera High Calera, AL 35040
  7:00 pm
Monday October 5
• JV Football v Homewood
  Calera High Calera, AL 35040
  6:00 pm
• City Council Work Session →
  Calera, AL Calendar, 7901 Highway 31, Calera
  6:00 pm
• City Council Meeting →
  Calera, AL Calendar, 7901 Highway 31, Calera
  6:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Volleyball @ Pelham (JV,V)
  Calera High Calera, AL 35040
  4:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Volleyball @ McAdory (JV,V)
  Calera High Calera, AL 35040
  4:30 pm
Friday October 9
• Calera Stampede PCA Rodeo →
  Calera Arena, 1127 17th Ave, Calera
  7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday October 2
• Escambia Academy at Cornerstone Christian →
  Cornerstone Christian, 24975 Hwy 25, Columbiana
  7:00 pm
• Coalmont Fire @Beef O'Brady's - Helena, AL →
  Beef 'O' Brady's, 4300 Helena Rd, Helena
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• VJ's Restaurant and Bar — Leah Slaughter Music →
  VJ's Restaurant, 2266 Co Rd 46, Shelby
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Storytime at Columbiana Public Library →
  Columbiana Public Library, 50 Lester St, Columbiana
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I commented on this post yesterday and now I cannot find it.
  I think she blocked me because I commented on the couch in her photo. (Nextdoor Savannah Pointe)

• TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Forklift Operator Let Down in Calera. Apply here.
• Pike Electric Company posted a job opening for Groundman - Overhead (AP) in Calera. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Calera here.

🗞 Nearby News

Montevallo

• Montevallo moves to set data center rules before any proposal arrives (abc3340.com)
• Montevallo, Samford recognized among best value colleges in the country (bhamnow.com)
• Montevallo council refers proposed alcohol cutoff for six-mo... (shelbycountyreporter.com)

Alabaster

• Class of 2027 bonds over Leadership Shelby County Opening Re... (shelbycountyreporter.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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