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🌱 Cardiology Grand Rounds and 11 more events

Oakman, Alabama Patch AM: a 3 min read

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Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 85 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 85, low: 59.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday June 3
  • Cardiology Grand Rounds
    University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
    7:00 am
  • Computer Science Summer Camps
    University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion University Hall, 1009
    8:30 am
  • Sold Out: Visual Arts Camp: Eco-Art Exploration
    University of Alabama at Birmingham - Social and Entertainment ArtPlay - Johnson House
    9:00 am
  • Be Seen Serving in Green at UAB Solar House
    University of Alabama at Birmingham - Social and Entertainment UAB Solar House
    10:00 am
  • Filament 3D Printing Workshop
    University of Alabama at Birmingham - Social and Entertainment Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences, LibLab (110)
    10:00 am
  • Design Your Course: Course Design Essentials Day 1
    University of Alabama at Birmingham - Social and Entertainment Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences, 4th Floor; LHL 411
    10:00 am
  • Mobile Market Birmingham at Kingston Community Center
    University of Alabama at Birmingham - Social and Entertainment Kingston Community Center | 4600 8th Court No.
    10:30 am
  • MPH Information Session: Population Health & Coordinated Degree Pro
    University of Alabama at Birmingham 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
    12:00 pm
  • Accelerated Masters in Nursing Pathway (AMNP) Virtual Info Session
    University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
    12:00 pm
  • 2026 Jean Kelley Lecture with Dr. Fayron Epps
    University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing, NB 1054
    12:00 pm
  • PowerBites: WINS Feedback Model
    University of Alabama at Birmingham - Career and Professional Developement 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
    12:15 pm
  • The Chef's Story
    Pratt City Branch Library
    1:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Cluster of Storms Moving Through The State Today
    https://ema.alabama.gov/14561/cluster-of-storms-moving-through-the-state-today/ (Nextdoor )
  • 2026 Hurricane Season Outlook and Long-Range Forecast for Alabama
    https://ema.alabama.gov/14546/2026-hurricane-season-outlook-and-long-range-forecast-for-alabama/?fbclid… (Nextdoor )
  • Alabama Department of Education posted a job opening for Oakman High School - Assistant Principal in Oakman. Apply here.
  • FDM Field Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Parrish. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oakman here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fayette

  • Severe Weather Updates for West Alabama Residents (tuscaloosathread.com)
  • Program-building Alabama coach sees team effort pay off with national championship (al.com)

Hueytown

  • Hueytown opens West Rock Mountain Nature Preserve with 6 miles of trails (abc3340.com)
  • ‘Red, White & Boom': Hueytown to celebrate America's 250th birthday at 2026 CityFest (wbrc.com)
  • WATCH: Strong storms topple trees, damage homes across Central Alabama (wvtm13.com)

Ok Oakman! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Oakman

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.