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🌱 Premier 10U and 11 more events
And check out Fall Homecoming Dance 2026 on the Trafford Patch calendar
Good morning Trafford! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 70.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Premier 10U →
Locust Fork, AL Calendar Locust Fork, AL 35097
6:00 pm - Fall Homecoming Dance 2026
Green Acres Middle School, 1220 67th St Ens, Birmingham
5:00 pm - Parker vs. Huffman
Major Brown Memorial Stadium, 308 9th Ct N, Birmingham
6:00 pm - Pinson Butterbean Days Car Show →
Pinson AL
8:00 am - Warrior Muscle Auto Show →
Warrior AL
8:30 am - Hayden Day Car Show →
Hayden AL
9:00 am - Party →
Locust Fork, AL Calendar Locust Fork, AL 35097
9:00 am - 2026 Season Opening Day →
Hayden AL
10:00 am - All In Alabama Tabernacles Celebration - 5787 →
Transformation Community, 5271 Old Springville Road, Pinson
10:00 am - BH: Bridal Shower →
11900 AL-160, Hayden
12:00 pm - 2026 Season Opening Weekend →
Hayden AL
1:00 pm - Oneonta Redskins vs Moody Junior High →
Oneonta High School, 27605 AL-75, Oneonta
5:30 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Busser - Fultondale Chili's in Fultondale. Apply here.
- Outback Steakhouse posted a job opening for Restaurant Busser in Fultondale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Trafford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pinson
- Butterbean Days this weekend elevates Pinson's popular street festival to new heights (trussvilletribune.com)
- First phase of Northern Beltline opens in Pinson (trussvilletribune.com)
- More details emerge on the Cahaba Valley Innovation Center (trussvilletribune.com)
Gardendale
- First phase of Birmingham Northern Beltline opens near Palmerdale (trussvilletribune.com)
- Advocates resist move to end desegregation oversight in Alabama schools (al.com)
Ok Trafford! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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