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🌱 Patch AM: What Pelham teens learned inside the police department’s first Youth Academy
Also check out Football @ Calera **Region Game on the Pelham Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- What Pelham teens learned inside the police department's first Youth Academy
- Pelham dedicates a Liberty Tree ahead of America's 250th birthday
- See award-winning nature photos now on display in Pelham
Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Warm with periods of sun, with a high of 97 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 73.
- Sunday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 97 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Pelham PD's inaugural Youth Academy lays groundwork for annu... (shelbycountyreporter.com) — Pelham teens got an inside look at policing through the Pelham Police Department's first Youth Academy, which leaders hope to make an annual tradition. Over a week, 30 students trained with officers, tackled physical challenges, investigated a mock vehicle theft and presented their case in a simulated trial, while instructors identified emerging youth leaders from the Pelham community. 
2. Liberty takes root in Pelham with dedication of America 250 ... (shelbycountyreporter.com) — Pelham has planted a new Liberty Tree at Pelham City Park, creating a permanent local symbol for the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary. City leaders, first responders and heritage groups joined residents for a dedication ceremony featuring speeches, a color presentation, music and a ceremonial backfilling of the Princeton elm, gifted to Pelham through Alabama's Legacy Liberty Tree Project.
3. Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest accepting entries for 2027 competition (gulfcoastmedia.com) — Pelham residents can currently view the 2026 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest exhibit at the Oak Mountain State Park Interpretive Center in Pelham through Sept. 16. At the same time, the state is accepting entries from amateur photographers for the 2027 contest, with up to 10 Alabama-shot photos per person due by Oct. 30 across 10 nature-focused categories.
4. Law enforcement, communities unite for inaugural Shelby Coun... (shelbycountyreporter.com) — Pelham residents recently joined law enforcement from across Shelby County to carry the Special Olympics Flame of Hope, with a key stop at Pelham City Park. Officers and community members ran together to highlight inclusion and support for Special Olympics Alabama athletes, marking the first coordinated countywide Law Enforcement Torch Run route linking Pelham with neighboring cities.
5. Briarwood alum Vizzina named Clemson starting QB (280living.com) — Pelham football fans get a shoutout as Clemson names Briarwood Christian alum Christopher Vizzina its new starting quarterback, with one of his standout prep performances coming in a big game against Pelham. The story tracks his rise from local high school star to leading a top-15 Clemson team into its season-opening road test at LSU.
📸 Around Pelham
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pelham
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- Football @ Calera **Region Game
Chelsea High School Calera High School, 100 Calera Eagle Dr, Calera, AL 35040, USA
7:00 pm - Public Skate Session →
Pelham, AL Calendar
11:15 am - Labor Day; Schools & Offices Closed
Career Technical Education Center Chelsea, AL 35043 - Fitness Forward →
Pelham, AL Calendar, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
10:30 am - Cardio Drumming →
Pelham, AL Calendar, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
11:30 am - Ball Room Dancing →
Pelham, AL Calendar, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
2:00 pm - City Council Work Session →
Pelham, AL Calendar, 3162 Pelham Parkway, Pelham
5:30 pm - Intermediate Line Dancing →
Pelham, AL Calendar, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
10:00 am
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
📣 Pelham Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Storytime at Lee Branch
Hoover Public Library The East 59 Café - Lee Branch - East 59 Event Room
10:30 am - BYOC - Bring Your Own Craft →
Chelsea, AL Calendar, 16623 HWY 280, Chelsea
1:00 pm - Boy's Basketball @ Pelham (9) →
Vestavia Hills High School Birmingham, AL 35216
4:00 pm - Complimentary Tasting: Hoover Steaks & Wines
Hoover Chamber of Commerce Hoover Steaks & Wines 5868 Elsie Road Hoover AL 35244
4:30 pm
Friday September 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Freeway Insurance Services America - First Acceptance Insurance Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Bilingual Insurance Sales Trainee/ Sales Representative in Pelham. Apply here.
- Manpower posted a job opening for Production Associate in Pelham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pelham here.
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: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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