🌱 Learning from Leaders: Michele Talley and 11 more events

Hello Morris! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

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

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 72.
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Learning from Leaders: Michele Talley
  University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
  11:00 am
• 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
• Teaching and Video Accessibility
  University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
  12:00 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
• Joint Enrollment Virtual Open House
  University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
  4:00 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
• Huntsville Freshman Sendoff
  University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion Stovehouse, The Shed
  6:00 pm

Friday August 7

• Teacher Work Day
  Birmingham City Birmingham, AL 35215
• Institute / Teacher Work Day
  Birmingham City Birmingham, AL 35215
• Institute 2026
  Birmingham City 2340 Crossplex Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35208, USA
  9:00 am
• UAB Bookstore Pop-Up Shop at UAB St. Vincent's East
  University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion UAB St. Vincent's East
  10:00 am

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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 Morris here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Gardendale

• Foy finds perfect job as Bevill State head coach (mountaineagle.com)

Pinson

• Clay-Chalkville football preview (cbs42.com)
• Turkey Creek grows beyond 1,000 acres, preserving land for future generations (abc3340.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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