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🌱 When you can see Selma Arts Center’s hit ‘Spelling Bee’
Coming up on the Selma Patch calendar: Suntarra Watercolor Paint Evening
Good day Selma! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- When you can see Selma Arts Center's hit 'Spelling Bee'
- What we know so far about Selma's new Floral Fire
- How firefighters fully boxed in Selma's Floral Fire Monday afternoon
Also on today's calendar: Selma Chamber Board Meeting and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunny much of the time, with a high of 88 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 94, low: 55.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 'Putnam County Spelling Bee' dazzles Selma audiences (midvalleytimes.com) — Selma theatergoers can catch "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" at the Selma Arts Center every weekend through Oct. 17, featuring two rotating casts and lively audience participation. Reviewers praise the energetic performances, sharp physical comedy, and emotional musical numbers, with special Halloween dress-up nights planned for the Oct. 3 and Oct. 10 shows. 
2. Breaking: Floral Fire reported in Fresno County on Sep. 28 (sacbee.com) — A new wildfire called the Floral Fire broke out Monday afternoon on the eastern side of Selma, quickly burning about 30 acres and drawing a Cal Fire response. As of the latest update, officials had not yet reported any containment level or identified a cause, so residents should stay alert for further guidance.
3. Update: Floral Fire in Fresno County now brought under 100% containment (modbee.com) — A wildfire dubbed the Floral Fire burned about 30 acres on the eastern side of Selma Monday afternoon but has now been brought to 100% containment, meaning firefighters have a control line around the entire blaze. Crews will still be working the area as it continues to burn within that perimeter, but it's not expected to spread further while officials investigate the cause.
4. Judge denies release for man accused of killing his younger brother (abc30.com) — A Selma man accused of fatally stabbing his younger brother will remain in jail after a Fresno County judge denied his request for release, citing public and family safety concerns. Prosecutors say the killing happened while the parents were away, and the defense argues it was an isolated confrontation as the murder case moves forward.
📸 Around Selma
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Selma
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★ Featured events ★
- Suntarra Watercolor Paint Evening →
5097 East Nebraska Avenue, Selma
5:30 pm
Thursday October 1
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Other local events
- JV/V Girls Volleyball @ Fowler
Selma High School Selma, CA 93662
5:00 pm - FLAG FOOTBALL @ PHOENIX
Heartland Educational Center, 5320 E Church Ave, Fresno
5:30 pm - Selma Chamber Board Meeting →
Selma Chamber of Commerce, 1821 Tucker Street, Selma
7:30 am - JV/V Football @ Hanford West
Selma High School Selma, CA 93662
5:00 pm - Fall Magnolia Wreath Making at the farm →
5097 E Nebraska Ave, Selma - JV/V Girls Volleyball vs WUHS
Selma High School Selma, CA 93662
5:00 pm - CO-ED VOLLEYBALL VS. SANGER CDS
Heartland Educational Center, 2269 Sylvia St, Selma
6:00 pm - JV/V Girls Volleyball @ Exeter
Selma High School Selma, CA 93662
5:00 pm - FLAG FOOTBALL @ DUBOIS
Heartland Educational Center, 2604 S M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Fresno
5:30 pm - JV/V Football @ Sierra Pacific
Selma High School Selma, CA 93662
5:00 pm - FB @ Rio Vista (Central)
ALMS (Abraham Lincoln Middle School) Selma, CA 93662
4:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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Thursday October 8
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Saturday October 10
📣 Selma Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Boot Barn posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Selma. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Reedley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Selma here.
Ok Selma! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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