Community Corner
🌱 See how Camp Hill’s Southern Prep ranks among Alabama private schools
Also check out Chambers Academy Varsity Football @ SPA on the Camp Hill Patch calendar

Cheers Camp Hill! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See how Camp Hill's Southern Prep ranks among Alabama private schools
Also on today's calendar: Camptober Fest.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 67.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Best private high schools in Alabama (wdfxfox34.com) — Families in Camp Hill may be pleased to see Southern Preparatory Academy ranked among Alabama's top private high schools, with small class sizes and strong academics. The statewide list compares 25 schools on factors like college readiness, diversity, and student-teacher ratios, offering local parents context on how Camp Hill's boarding school stacks up.
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📸 Around Camp Hill
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Camp Hill
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★ Featured events ★
- Chambers Academy Varsity Football @ SPA →
Southern Preparatory Academy, 174 Ward Cir, Camp Hill
7:00 pm
Friday October 16
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Other local events
- Camptober Fest →
222 Sandy Creek Road, Camp Hill
6:00 pm - Chambers Academy at Southern Prep Academy →
Southern Prep Academy, 174 Ward Cir, Camp Hill
7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Friday October 16
📣 Camp Hill Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Dancercise →
Southside Center for the Arts, Opelika
9:00 am - Auburn University Caregiver Class →
Opelika Public Library, 1100 Glenn St., Opelika
9:00 am - Toddler Tales
Auburn Public Library , Youth Room
9:30 am - Lullabies for Little Ones
Auburn Public Library , Youth Room
1:00 pm - Eerie Express →
Opelika, AL Calendar, Denson Drive, Opelika
5:30 pm - Opelika Book Festival Presents: John T. Edge →
Opelika Public Library, 1100 Glenn Street, Opelika
6:30 pm - Cars & Cocktails →
Wellborn Musclecar Museum, 124 Broad Street, Alexander City
6:30 pm - Author Visit: John T. Edge →
Opelika Public Library, 1100 Glenn St., Opelika
6:30 pm - The Brook & The Bluff with support from The Sways →
706 North Railroad Avenue, Opelika
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- On September 29, 2026, satellite detections...
On September 29, 2026, satellite detections indicated a probable active fire in Chambers County, Alabama, United States, in a largely forested area… (Nextdoor )
- PlayCore posted a job opening for Extrusion Operator (Tape) Night Shift - Sprinturf in Dadeville. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Auburn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Camp Hill here.
🗞 Nearby News
Auburn
- Former Auburn Staffer Arrested on Charges of Stealing Trade Secrets and Sending Them to Other Schools (wdef.com)
- Scholar Researches Underwear for Female and Nonbinary Individuals With Disabilities (moonbattery.com)
- Ex-Auburn staffer faces felony charges for allegedly (thescore.com)
Alexander City
- Central Alabama Community College recognizes employees for years of service (sylacauganews.com)
Ok Camp Hill! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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