🌱 When and where to catch peak Cahaba lily blooms near town

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• When and where to catch peak Cahaba lily blooms near town

Also on today's calendar: McCalla Machines Petro Exit 100 Cruise In and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.
• Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 53.
• Friday: Sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• 10 Hidden Gems That Prove Alabama Has The Most Stunning Nature In The Entire United States (myfamilytravels.com) — Nature lovers in West Blocton are just minutes from one of Alabama’s most spectacular sights: the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge, where rare Cahaba lilies bloom each May and June. The article also spotlights nine other stunning natural destinations across the state, from glowing Dismals Canyon to towering Mount Cheaha, offering road-trip ideas for adventurous locals.
   

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📸 Around West Blocton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Blocton

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 16

• Cahaba Lily Festival →
  1012 Main St, West Blocton
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday May 14

• WBHS Graduation
  WBHS West Blocton, AL 35184
  7:00 pm

Friday May 15

• BCHS Graduation
  BCHS West Blocton, AL 35184
  7:00 pm

Tuesday May 19

• McCalla Machines Petro Exit 100 Cruise In →
  Petro Bucksville 319, 22526 AL-216, McCalla
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday May 14

• Senior Honors Night - Class of 2026
  Alabaster City, 1921 Warrior Pkwy, Alabaster
  6:00 pm

Friday May 15

• Small Fry Friday: Storytime for Ages 3-5 In-Person →
  Albert L. Scott Library, 100 9th St NW, Alabaster
  10:45 am

Saturday May 16

• After the Rain by Mor-Shy Productions (Saturday) →
  Central high school, 905 15th St, Tuscaloosa
  2:00 pm
• H&H FIELD FEST →
  H & H Farms, 14364 US-11, Fosters
  4:00 pm
• Helena AL - moe. →
  Helena Amphitheater, 4151 Helena Rd, Helena
  5:00 pm
• Helena Old Town Live - May →
  Helena Amphitheater, 4151 Helena Rd, Helena
  5:00 pm

Monday May 18

• High School Graduations
  Linda Nolen Learning Center Montevallo, AL 35115

Thursday May 21

• Third Thursday Mastermind →
  Kena Perkins, Realtor: Keller Williams Realty, Metro South, 224 1st St N #225, Alabaster
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• We have a new barber shop in Centerville.
  Good guy! Great price! Highly recommend him! Next door to the diner. (Nextdoor River Bend)

• ScottsMiracle-Gro posted a job opening for Production Foreman in Vance. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(05329) - 111 Railroad Ave in Montevallo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Blocton here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Helena

• Re: United States of America v. Sta... (morelaw.com)
• Safe Haven Baby Box to be installed at Sylacauga Fire Department (wbrc.com)
• Spain Park reaches state tournament with dramatic win over M... (shelbycountyreporter.com)

Alabaster

• Alabaster City Council Approves Changes to Sewer Rates, Offering Relief for High Water Use (abc3340.com)
• UAB public relations students recognized with multiple state awards (uab.edu)
• UM celebrates first nursing graduate at inaugural pinning ce... (shelbycountyreporter.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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