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🌱 HIIT Cycle (Lauren) and 10 more events

Killen, Alabama Patch AM: a 3 min read

What's up Killen! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • W.C. Handy Music Festival 2026 at GunRunner Boutique Hotel
  • HIIT Cycle (Lauren) at YMCA of The Shoals
  • Power Yoga (Nina) at YMCA of The Shoals

... and check out 4 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 72.
  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday July 15
  • Les Mills RPM (Lauren) →
    YMCA of The Shoals, 2121 Helton Drive, Florence
    9:10 am
  • Muscle Works (Teri) →
    YMCA of The Shoals, 2121 Helton Drive, Florence
    10:10 am
    • Thursday July 16
  • Teen Mini-Prize Store!
    Florence-Lauderdale Public Library - Teens 350 North Wood Avenue, Florence, AL 35630
    1:30 pm
  • Working in the Deep →
    YMCA of The Shoals, 2121 Helton Drive, Florence
    5:30 pm
    • Friday July 17
  • ALL DAY Children's Summer Reading Program Prize Store
    Florence-Lauderdale Public Library - Kids 350 North Wood Avenue, Florence, AL 35630
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • July is UV Safety Month!
    There are many kinds of sunscreen, but do you know how to pick the right one? The FDA gives tips on reading sunscreen labels and picking the best one… (Nextdoor )
  • When you go to the wave pool, water slides, or lazy river, remember to stay safe.
    Check out tips for water park safety at tinyurl.com/5n924hyk. (Nextdoor )
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Killen. Apply here.
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Part-Time, Temporary Library Public Services Assistant in Florence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Killen here.

🗞 Nearby News

Florence

  • Florence City Schools awarded $300,000 in opioid settlement grant (waff.com)
  • Florence police officer charged with domestic violence; court filing details allegations (waff.com)
  • Anya Taylor-Joy's Husband Proposed in the Most Romantic Way Possible (harpersbazaar.com)

Muscle Shoals

  • These Mid-90s Country Songs Still Live Rent-Free In Your Head (countryrebel.com)

Ok Killen! 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: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Killen

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