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West Blocton, Alabama Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning West Blocton! 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. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- The Community Summit at Hotel Capstone
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 85 and low of 59 degrees.
- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 86, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees.
📸 Around West Blocton
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Upcoming Events in
West Blocton
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The Community Summit →
Hotel Capstone, 320 Paul W Bryant Dr, Tuscaloosa
8:00 am
Friday June 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Community Knit/Crochet Group →
Tuscaloosa Public Library, 1801 Jack Warner Pkwy, Tuscaloosa
11:00 am -
Storytime at Helena Public Library →
Helena Library, 230 Joe Tucker Rd, Helena
11:00 am -
Teeny Tiny Time at Albert L Scott Library →
Albert L. Scott Library, 100 9th St NW, Alabaster
10:00 am -
Live at the Plaza →
Government Plaza, 618 Almon Ave, Tuscaloosa
6:00 pm -
Marvel City Caribbean Food and Music Festival →
DeBardeleben Park, 1623 2nd Ave N, Bessemer
11:00 am -
Your Story, Your Voice, Memoir Workshop →
Tuscaloosa Public Library, 1801 Jack Warner Pkwy, Tuscaloosa
2:00 pm -
Big Night on the Farm 2026 →
Helena Hollow, 6027 Hwy 17, Helena
6:00 pm -
Alabaster Cityfest 2026 →
Thompson High School, 1921 Warrior Pkwy, Alabaster
7:00 pm -
What's Next, Montevallo? #1 →
American Village, 3727 Hwy 119, Montevallo
11:00 am -
Small Fry Friday at Albert L Scott Library →
Albert L. Scott Library, 100 9th St NW, Alabaster
10:45 am -
Jackson Chase: Friday Night at Rabbit Hole →
The Rabbit Hole - Tuscaloosa, 1407 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa
7:00 pm
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
Tuesday June 9
Friday June 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- MetalRecruiters posted a job opening for Machine Operator - Metal Processing - West Blocton, AL in West Blocton. Apply here.
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Ok West Blocton! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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