🌱 Gardendale’s own Daniel Foy takes the reins at Bevill State hoops

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In today's newsletter:

• Gardendale’s own Daniel Foy takes the reins at Bevill State hoops

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 72.
• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Foy finds perfect job as Bevill State head coach (mountaineagle.com) — Gardendale resident and veteran coach Daniel Foy has taken over as head men’s basketball coach at Bevill State Community College, saying he’s finally found his dream job. After years of success at area high schools, he’s now rebuilding a 9-19 Bears team, emphasizing hard play, team chemistry, and a fun, family-like atmosphere over wins and losses this first season.
   

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📸 Around Gardendale

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gardendale

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 28

• RCA Varsity Football @ Tabernacle →
  Tabernacle Christian School, 2649 Decatur Hwy, Gardendale
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Live Long and Prosper: Your Guide to Understanding Longevity
  University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
  11:00 am
• Learning from Leaders: Michele Talley
  University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
  11:00 am
• Teaching and Video Accessibility
  University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
  12:00 pm
• Jewelry Making
  East Ensley Branch Library
  1:00 pm
• Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) Virtual Office Hour
  University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
  1:00 pm
• Planning and Conversations for Managers
  University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion Medical Towers, 419A
  1:00 pm
• Stitch & Chat
  East Ensley Branch Library
  1:00 pm
• Picture This
  East Ensley Branch Library
  2:00 pm
• Joint Enrollment Virtual Open House
  University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
  4:00 pm
• Huntsville Freshman Sendoff
  University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion Stovehouse, The Shed
  6:00 pm
• UAB Center for the Arts: ASC Volunteer Training
  University of Alabama at Birmingham - Social and Entertainment Alys Stephens Center, Reynold-Kirschbaum Recital Hall
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Buffalo Wild Wings posted a job opening for Hospitality Manager in Gardendale. Apply here.
• Jefferson County (AL) posted a job opening for Public Safety Dispatcher in Gardendale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gardendale here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Birmingham

• 36 August concerts happening in Birmingham—Don Toliver, Benson Boone + more (bhamnow.com)
• 22 weekend events including the FISE World Series at City Walk Bham (Aug. 7-9) (bhamnow.com)
• 6 fall food festivals for awesome eats in Birmingham 2026 (al.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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