🌱 Will Chelsea approve 14 new homes near Windstone West next month?

Good morning to you Chelsea! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Will Chelsea approve 14 new homes near Windstone West next month?
• How Chelsea’s 2026 seniors earned $8.4 million in scholarships
• How a past walk-off loss to Chelsea shapes this year’s title chase

Also on today's calendar: Lego Club at Chelsea Public Library and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Want to hear a joke about a broken pencil? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 80, low: 69.
• Saturday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Developer seeks rezoning for 14.5 acres off Shelby County 36 in Chelsea (280living.com) — A developer is asking the Chelsea City Council to rezone 14.5 acres off Shelby County 36 near Windstone West to allow at least 14 new homes, with a vote set for June 2. Nearby residents are urging city leaders to protect green space and address stormwater drainage, especially around a neighborhood pond they say is ecologically important.
   

• Chelsea class of 2026 graduates with $8.4 million in scholar... (shelbycountyreporter.com) — Chelsea High School’s class of 2026 has graduated, earning an impressive $8.4 million in scholarships and drawing praise from school leaders for their resilience and character. Principal Brandon Turner and student speakers urged graduates to show moral courage, persevere through setbacks, and enjoy life’s journey as they move beyond Chelsea.
   

• Spain Park's comeback bid falls short in Game 1 of state cha... (shelbycountyreporter.com) — Spain Park’s baseball team dropped Game 1 of the state championship series after a late Hartselle rally, despite a sixth-inning comeback. As they regroup for Games 2 and 3, the article notes Hartselle followed a similar path last year, bouncing back from a walk-off loss to Chelsea to win the title, underscoring how tough the road ahead can be.
   

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📸 Around Chelsea

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chelsea

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 23

• KZT Hands On Steam at Chelsea Library →
  Chelsea Public Library, 16623 US-280, Chelsea
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday May 22

• BYOC - Bring Your Own Craft →
  Chelsea, AL Calendar, 16623 HWY 280, Chelsea
  1:00 pm

Saturday May 23

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

Monday May 25

• OFFICES CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY →
  Chelsea, AL Calendar, 11611 Chelsea Rd PO Box 111, Chelsea
  8:00 am
• PLANNING COMMISSION →
  Chelsea, AL Calendar, 11611 Chelsea Rd PO Box 111, Chelsea
  6:00 pm

Wednesday May 27

• Tot Time - Preschool Story Time →
  Chelsea, AL Calendar, 16623 HWY 280, Chelsea
  10:30 am
• American 250 →
  Chelsea, AL Calendar, 16623 HWY 280, Chelsea
  1:00 pm

Saturday June 13

• Lego Club at Chelsea Public Library →
  Chelsea Public Library, 16623 US-280, Chelsea
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday May 21

• Baking Class →
  Pelham, AL Calendar, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
  10:00 am
• Public Skate Session →
  Pelham, AL Calendar
  11:45 am
• Creative Card Making →
  Pelham, AL Calendar, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
  1:00 pm
• City Council Meeting →
  Pelham, AL Calendar, 3162 Pelham Parkway, Pelham
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• American Family Care, Inc. posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist in Alabaster. Apply here.
• Alabaster City Schools posted a job opening for Custodian - TIS - Apply 2/10/2026 - 6/12/2026 in Alabaster. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chelsea here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Pelham

• Pelham Public Library launches dinosaur-themed Summer Readin... (shelbycountyreporter.com)
• Pelham City Council to hold public hearing on proposed Oak M... (shelbycountyreporter.com)
• Polls are open: Here's what Alabama voters are saying (abc3340.com)

Columbiana

• Shelby County Schools BOE approves FOES principal, district ... (shelbycountyreporter.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Nevermind, it has no point. (Thank you Kristi B. for sending it in!)
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