🌱 Patch AM: How a new $2M investment will transform Trussville’s Masonic Park

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In today's newsletter:

• How a new $2M investment will transform Trussville's Masonic Park
• Don't miss Trussville Library's free indoor trick-or-treat night

Also on today's calendar: Class & Guided Line Dancing (It's Free!) and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 59 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 57. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Trussville awarded $1M for Masonic Park playground upgrades (bhamnow.com) — Trussville has secured a $1 million federal grant to overhaul the playground and amenities at Masonic Park, with the city matching that amount for a $2 million project. Planned upgrades include new senior exercise areas, playground equipment, picnic shelter, sidewalks, tables and fencing, with more details and a timeline to come as plans are finalized.
   

• 32 family-friendly Halloween events in Birmingham (bhamnow.com) — One of this year's big kid-friendly Halloween options is an indoor trick-or-treat at Trussville Public Library on Thursday, October 29, 5–7PM, with candy, prizes and a free book for every child. The broader roundup also highlights dozens of other trunk-or-treats, festivals, movies and spooky activities across the Birmingham metro throughout October.
   

📸 Around Trussville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Trussville

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 8
• Ferus Presents: Singo, Music Bingo →
  101 Beech St Suite 111, Trussville
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 8
• Municipal Court
  City of Trussville, 131 Main St, Trussville
  12:00 pm
• Planning & Zoning Agenda Workshop
  City of Trussville, 131 Main St, Trussville
  5:30 pm
Friday October 9
• Class & Guided Line Dancing (It's Free!) →
  101 Beech St Suite 111, Trussville
  6:00 pm
• Smokey Jones and The 3 Dollar Pistols →
  101 Beech St Suite 111, Trussville
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• BOOKIN' IT 5K →
  201 Parkway Drive, Trussville
  8:00 am
• Ladies Day Out 2026 →
  Quest for Health Chiropractic, 1110 North Chalkville Road, Trussville
  11:00 am
Sunday October 11
• Blessing of the Animals →
  Cahaba Springs Presbyterian Church, 6110 Deerfoot Parkway, Trussville
  3:00 pm
Monday October 12
• Planning & Zoning Meeting
  City Hall Annex, 113 N Chalkville Road, Trussville
  5:30 pm
• Books & Bres: Camp Damascus by Check Tingle →
  101 Beech St Suite 111, Trussville
  7:15 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday October 6
• Tech Tuesday
  Pinson Public Library, 4509 Pinson Blvd, Pinson
  10:00 am
• Municipal Court
  City of Trussville, 131 Main St, Trussville
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Sonic posted a job opening for Team Member in Trussville. Apply here.
• Waffle House posted a job opening for Night Shift Cook / Grill Operator in Trussville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Trussville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pinson

• LSU Freshmen Shine In Demolition Of McNeese (tigerrag.com)

Leeds

• Mother alleges son injured at Alabama haunted house, attraction launching investigation (al.com)
• Who had the Week 7 Southlake Orthopaedics Central Alabama top football performance? (al.com)

Ok Trussville! 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 Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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