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🌱 Patch AM: How did Pelham’s Panthers really fare at Huntsville’s Ironman tournament?
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In today's newsletter:
- How did Pelham's Panthers really fare at Huntsville's Ironman tournament?
- Want your Alabama nature photo displayed in Pelham next year?
- See which big land deals could shape Shelby County's growth
Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Hot with clouds and sun, temps: high: 97, low: 74.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pelham picks up two wins at Ironman (shelbycountyreporter.com) — Pelham volleyball fans can celebrate two solid wins as the Panthers wrapped up Huntsville's Ironman tournament with a 2-3 record, including straight-set victories over Central-Florence and Sparkman. Strong performances from hitters and back-row leaders like Miciah Green, Bristol Hannah, and Emory Turnley highlighted the weekend and offer encouraging signs heading into the rest of the season. 
• Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest Now Open (outdooralabama.com) — Pelham residents can currently visit the 2026 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest exhibit at Oak Mountain State Park's Interpretive Center through September 16, showcasing winning nature images from across the state. At the same time, ADCNR has opened entries for the 2027 contest, inviting amateur photographers to submit Alabama-shot images by October 30 for a chance to be featured statewide next year.
• Land transactions for July 13-16 (shelbycountyreporter.com) — Shelby County recorded a series of mid-July property transfers, including a $1 million sale from Edwin B. Lumpkin to Bresco Pelham LLC tied to land in Township 20 South, Range 3 West. The long list of residential and commercial deals offers Pelham-area residents a snapshot of recent real estate activity and potential future development around the county.
📸 Around Pelham
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pelham
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- Movie Madness →
Pelham, AL Calendar, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
1:00 pm - Volleyball @ Homewoood
Chelsea High School Homewood High School, 1901 S Lakeshore Dr S, Homewood, AL 35209
4:00 pm - Volleyball Vs. i3 Academy - HOME
Vincent Middle High School Chelsea, AL 35043
5:30 pm - ChMS Football at Pelham
Chelsea Middle School Pelham High School, 2500 Panther Cir, Pelham, AL 35124, USA
5:30 pm - Tai Chi →
Pelham, AL Calendar, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
10:00 am - Crocheting →
Pelham, AL Calendar, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
10:30 am - Public Skate Session →
Pelham, AL Calendar
11:45 am - Football @ Calera **Region Game
Chelsea High School Calera High School, 100 Calera Eagle Dr, Calera, AL 35040, USA
7:00 pm
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
- VHMC Farmer's Market
Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce Scout Square
9:00 am - Story Sprouts
Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
9:30 am - Tot Time - Preschool Story Time →
Chelsea, AL Calendar, 16623 HWY 280, Chelsea
10:30 am - Flag Football: JV vs. Tuscaloosa County
Helena High School , 1310 Hillsboro Pkwy, Helena, AL 35080, USA
4:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Needs some recommendations for car insurance.
Our current company went from 177 to 212. No reason given. I'm retired and my wife works from home. Most of the time they set in the driveway. (Nextdoor Ivy Brook)
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Pelham. Apply here.
- LHH posted a job opening for Payroll Specialist in Alabaster. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pelham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hoover
- 10 Packed Alabama Fabric Shops With Trims, Notions, and Bolts You Cannot Find Online (myfamilytravels.com)
- Hoover shows off its star power at first ever Hoover's Got T... (shelbycountyreporter.com)
- Birmingham Orthodontics donates more than 7,000 hygiene kits to area schools (hooversun.com)
Helena
- COCO QUEENS by LaDarrion Williams to Open at Outside In Theatre (broadwayworld.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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