🌱 Patch AM: How Montgomery’s Gayle Planetarium is becoming a community launchpad for wonder

Hi Montgomery! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Montgomery's Gayle Planetarium is becoming a community launchpad for wonder
• Montgomery schools mourn beloved Park Crossing coach Anthony "Tank" Jones

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 59.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 88 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Lee Tinker turns a passion for space into a place to wonder (elmoreautauganews.com) — Montgomery's Gayle Planetarium on Forest Avenue is being reshaped by director Lee Tinker into a community hub where residents can explore the universe and sharpen critical thinking. With Saturday public shows and weekday group visits for schools and churches, Tinker hopes more local families will discover the immersive dome experience and leave feeling curious, inspired, and refreshed.
   

• Park Crossing High School coach dies (wsfa.com) — Montgomery Public Schools and the Park Crossing High School community are mourning the death of coach Anthony "Tank" Jones, remembered for his dedication to students and love of football. The school has grief counselors on campus to support students and staff, and is asking the community to keep Jones' family and the Thunderbirds community in their thoughts and prayers.
   

📸 Around Montgomery

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Montgomery

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 16
• Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
  Dillard's, 7310 Eastchase Pkwy, Montgomery
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• Aligning Passion with Profession: Your Soul's Journey - Montgomery →
  Virtual via Zoom, Montgomery
• Central Office Open →
  Montgomery Intergroup Central Office, 828 Forest Ave, Montgomery
  10:00 am
• Medicare & Archwell Health Informational Presentations →
  Montgomery AL
  10:00 am
• 2026 Annual AFA Golf Tournament →
  Arrowhead Country Club, 50 Ocala Drive, Montgomery
  12:00 pm
• Lunch & Learn - Native Pollinators & Plants ~ Their Intriguing Partnership ~ →
  Armory Learning Arts Center, 1018 Madison Ave, Montgomery
  12:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Alabama National Fair! →
  Garrett Coliseum, Montgomery
• The Max Burger Bash →
  Commerce by Hank Williams statue, Montgomery
• The Breakfast →
  Wynlakes Country Club, 7900 Wynlakes Boulevard, Montgomery
  8:00 am
• River Region Lobsterfest 2026 →
  315 Clanton Ave, Montgomery
  3:00 pm
• Silly Goose Girls Night ModgePodge Collage @ Lorraine's Bake Shop →
  Lorraine's Bake Shop, 22 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery
  7:00 pm
Friday October 16
• October Parent's Night Out at Tutu School: Halloween Costume Party! →
  Tutu School Montgomery, 2960G Zelda Rd, Montgomery
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• A little color and beauty for the weekend
  There's something about fresh flowers that instantly makes a home feel warmer and happier. I loved the mix of soft pinks, fresh greens, and whites in… (Nextdoor Cloverdale/Idlewild)
• I need a little help.
  My daughter is turning 25 in ten days. The time kinda got away from me. Does anyone have any ideas for a gift to get her? I'd have to ship it to her… (Nextdoor Eastbrook-Morningview)

• Pritchard Industries posted a job opening for Night Cleaner in Montgomery. Apply here.
• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Montgomery. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Montgomery here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• ONLY ON 8: Day 2 of Great Alabama 650 river race (waka.com)

Ok Montgomery! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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