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Spotted on the Montgomery calendar: Back to Ballet Open House at Tutu School! Featuring a special guest!
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In today's newsletter:
- How $8.5 million in upgrades will change Montgomery's airport this fall
- What changes might be coming to Montgomery's Airbnb rules in two weeks?
- Which new Alabama Shakespeare Festival shows should you grab tickets for now?
Also on today's calendar: Back to Ballet Open House at Tutu School! Featuring a special guest! and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 97, low: 75.
- Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 93 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Montgomery Regional Airport to get $8.5 million for improvements (waka.com) — Montgomery Regional Airport is getting $8.5 million in federal funding to repair runways and upgrade core infrastructure, boosting safety and efficiency for both commercial passengers and the F-35 fighter program. Work is expected to start in October, positioning the airport for future growth in travel and business activity that directly affects Montgomery's economy and connectivity. 
2. Montgomery delays short-term rental ordinance again (wsfa.com) — Montgomery city leaders have delayed a vote on new Airbnb and short‑term rental rules for two more weeks after an intense public hearing revealed major disagreements. Council members are revising inspection rules, response times, and license penalties while trying to balance neighborhood concerns with operators' livelihoods, especially around older homes and military‑related stays across Montgomery.
3. Tickets for Alabama Shakespeare Festival's new season available (gadsdentimes.com) — Tickets are now on sale for the Alabama Shakespeare Festival's 2026–27 season in Montgomery, with a mix of comedies, classics, concerts, and new works running from this October through August 2027. Local theatergoers can already lock in seats or subscriptions for everything from holiday shows to tributes to Lionel Richie, all happening right here in the capital city.
4. Freshwater Fisheries Section District Contacts (outdooralabama.com) — State freshwater fisheries services based in Montgomery list several key offices and phone numbers local anglers may need, including headquarters on North Union Street and facilities on Fairground Road. The directory also covers district offices, state fish hatcheries, and administration contacts across Alabama, giving Montgomery residents clear points of contact for fishing-related questions or permits.
5. Supreme Court asked to review Texas Ten Commandments bill before Alabama law takes effect (wsfa.com) — From Montgomery, state leaders and civil liberties groups are watching whether the U.S. Supreme Court will review Texas' Ten Commandments-in-classrooms law before Alabama's similar statute takes effect on October 1. The Alabama measure, crafted as a "historical" display requirement for certain grades, could still face legal challenges that would directly affect how public schools across the state handle religious texts.
📸 Around Montgomery
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Montgomery
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- GW Campus Herff Jones Visit - Class Rings Orders
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
10:30 am - Cross Country @ MA
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
4:30 pm - V VB vs Enterprise/Trinity
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
4:30 pm - GW Campus Herff Jones Visit - Class Rings Orders
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
10:30 am - Football @ Enterprise
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
7:00 pm - V VB @ PCA Tourn
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064 - MS Football Marbury Jamboree
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064 - Back to Ballet Open House at Tutu School! Featuring a special guest! →
Tutu School Montgomery, 2960G Zelda Rd, Montgomery
1:00 pm - GW Campus MS Football Vs Lee-Scott (Home)
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
- GW Campus Herff Jones Visit - Class Rings Orders
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
10:30 am - HLA Meeting, Montgomery AL →
Montgomery Country Club, 3001 Narrow Lane Rd, Montgomery
12:00 pm - V VB vs Enterprise/Trinity
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
4:30 pm - Cross Country @ MA
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
4:30 pm
Thursday August 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Just a reminder that the weekly FREE live jazz is every Thursday from 5-8 at Prevail Union Montgomery .
They have an assortment of food, including a chef who cooks smash burgers, a nearby place that delivers pizza, and a selection of salads, sandwiches,… (Nextdoor Sturbridge) - There's a golden doodle looking dog running around in the cul-de-sac on Creek Drive.
I tried to give it water, but it's very skittish. Someone must be looking for him! (Nextdoor Arrowhead)
- Circle K Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Stocker in Montgomery. Apply here.
- US Foods Holding Corp posted a job opening for Forklift Operator in Montgomery. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Montgomery here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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