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Make time for Intermediate Line Dancing on the Pelham Patch calendar

Good day Pelham! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Pelham's police chief says he was suddenly put on leave.
- Remains near Wild Timber believed to be missing Alabaster man.
Also on today's calendar: Improver Line Dancing and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 54 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 89, low: 60.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 90 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pelham Police Chief Edward Delmore speaks after being placed on administrative leave (wbrc.com) — Pelham's longtime Police Chief Edward Delmore says he was placed on paid administrative leave after raising concerns in a meeting and is speaking out to defend his record. The City of Pelham has declined comment, while a special-called City Council work session at Pelham City Hall is set for Monday evening to discuss personnel and legal matters in executive session.
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• Remains found near Pelham preliminarily identified as missing Alabaster man Glen Spence (abc3340.com) — Remains discovered Sunday in a wooded area near Wild Timber in Pelham have been preliminarily identified as missing Alabaster resident Glen "Mo" Spence, ending weeks of community searches. Pelham police and the Shelby County Coroner report no obvious trauma or signs of foul play, with formal identification and cause of death still pending from state forensic experts.
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📸 Around Pelham
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pelham
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★ Featured events ★
- Intermediate Line Dancing →
Pelham Senior Center, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
10:00 am
Tuesday September 29
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Other local events
- Improver Line Dancing →
Pelham Senior Center, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
11:45 am - Public Skate Session →
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11:45 am - Beginner Line Dancing →
Pelham Senior Center, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
1:00 pm - Dungeons & Dragons for Teens (Ages 13+) →
2000 Pelham Park Blvd, Pelham
5:00 pm - Youth Soccer Fall Clinic (Co-ed) →
City Park, 555 Ballpark Road, Pelham
5:30 pm - Preschool Storytime →
2000 Pelham Park Blvd, Pelham
10:30 am - Zumba Gold →
Pelham Senior Center, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
10:45 am - Public Skate Session →
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11:45 am - Gentle Yoga →
Pelham Senior Center, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
12:00 pm - On-Site @24e - Pelham →
24e – Pelham, 2244-A Pelham Pkwy, Pelham
4:00 pm - Become a Public Speaker at Vocalizers Toastmasters →
Life Changing Christian Center, 3039 Wilson Street, Pelham
6:15 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
📣 Pelham Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Thank you to the kind gentleman who paid for mine and my daughter's breakfast this morning at First Watch in Alabaster.
That was a very nice and thoughtful gesture. I hope you are having a nice day. (Nextdoor High Ridge Villages) - Did anyone else just hear the loud boom near Crosscreek?
It was extremely loud and reverberated for several seconds (Nextdoor Crosscreek)
- CRH plc posted a job opening for Dispatcher / Customer Service in Pelham. Apply here.
- Papa John's posted a job opening for Delivery Driver in Chelsea. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pelham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hoover
- News Release: NAI Chase Commercial Awarded Leasing Assignment for South Haven Surgical Plaza at Stadium Trace Village Phase II (wolfmediausa.com)
- Hoover City Council to consider 2027 budget on Monday, Sept. 28 (hooversun.com)
- Consistency, longevity, attention to detail equal success for Oak Mountain high school band. That, plus the sweat. (al.com)
Helena
- Vote for the Southlake Orthopaedics Central Alabama top football player for Week 6 (al.com)
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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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