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🌱 Patch AM: How Pelham firefighters helped Gulf Coast communities after Hurricane Isaias
Spotted on the Pelham calendar: Your Weight Matters Birmingham
Good morning Pelham! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Pelham firefighters helped Gulf Coast communities after Hurricane Isaias
Also on today's calendar: Your Weight Matters Birmingham and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 89 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 57.
- Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pelham firefighters return home after assisting Gulf Coast c... (shelbycountyreporter.com) — Pelham residents can welcome home four local firefighters who safely returned after helping Gulf Coast communities recover from Hurricane Isaias. Deployed with a statewide strike team, they rode out the storm in Atmore, then assisted in Brewton by clearing roads and debris, while Pelham supplied both personnel and a fire engine to the mission. 
📸 Around Pelham
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pelham
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★ Featured events ★
- Your Weight Matters Birmingham →
Embassy Suites by Hilton Birmingham Hoover, 2960 John Hawkins Pkwy, Birmingham
9:00 am
Saturday November 7
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Other local events
- Intermediate Line Dancing →
Pelham, AL Calendar, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
10:00 am - Zoning Board of Adjustments →
City Council Chambers, 3162 Pelham Parkway, Pelham
5:00 pm - Dungeons & Dragons for Teens (Ages 13+) →
Pelham Public Library, 2000 Pelham Park Blvd, Pelham
5:00 pm - Preschool Storytime →
Pelham Public Library, 2000 Pelham Park Blvd, Pelham
10:30 am - Between the Pages Book Lover Party →
Cottage House, 3187 Lee Street, Pelham
4:30 pm - Pelham Library Adult Craft Workshop →
Pelham Public Library, 2000 Pelham Park Blvd, Pelham
6:30 pm - Fall Literacy Retreat - OAK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK →
Oak Mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Drive, Pelham
9:00 am - Teen Art Program →
Pelham Public Library, 2000 Pelham Park Blvd, Pelham
5:30 pm - Find Your Voice, Build Your Confidence at Toastmasters! →
3039 Wilson Street, Pelham
6:15 pm - Altra x Running Wild Trail Camp →
Pelham AL - LHS & Shelby County NPHC Greater Moves for a Greater Cause →
1955 County Road 33, Pelham
10:00 am - A Different World: The New Class Birmingham Creator Meetup →
128 Bowling Lane, Pelham
2:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
📣 Pelham Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: He is home.
He had quite the adventure and found a lovely front porch and very nice family with whom to visit. Thanks to all! Our dog Jojo is missing. I have… (Nextdoor Chandalar South) - There is a grown Chocolate dog running down County 11.
He/She came out of Deer Springs Road & went down County 11 towards 280 before I could even get my phone to take a picture !!! Anybody missing their … (Nextdoor Near Oakcrest Hwy 11)
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Pelham. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Helena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pelham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hoover
- Hoover council to consider $6.75 million contract for police drones, body cameras (hooversun.com)
- Identifying the Invisible Work Dragging Down Your Business Growth (middletownlifemagazine.com)
- Huskies face stiff October slate as playoff picture takes shape (cahabasun.com)
Helena
- Helena survives upset scare against CCHS (clantonadvertiser.com)
Alabaster
- Every player from Alabama to play for the Brooklyn Nets: Chaney Johnson (usatoday.com)
- Mary Camille Farris of Moundville dies at age 77 (perrycountyherald.net)
Ok Pelham! 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 some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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