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Calera, Alabama Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Calera! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Calera Intermediate’s new assistant principal shape the school’s future?
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 70.
- Sunday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Amy Allen named EHES principal by SCS Board of Education (shelbycountyreporter.com) — Leadership is shifting in Shelby County Schools, with Amy Allen named principal of Elvin Hill Elementary and Courtney Hallford approved as assistant principal at Calera Intermediate School. Allen plans to build on EHES’s existing strengths, while Hallford’s appointment directly impacts Calera families. The board’s next public meeting is June 25 in Columbiana. 
📸 Around Calera
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Sweet Peas Story Time at Calera Public Library →
Roy Downs Memorial Calera Library, 9700 AL-25, Calera
9:00 am
Thursday June 18
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Other local events
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Office Open
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Water Board Meeting →
Calera, AL Calendar, 7901 Highway 31, Calera
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City Council Work Session and Meeting →
Calera, AL Calendar, 7901 Highway 31, Calera
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Office Open
Calera High Calera, AL 35040
8:00 am
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Small Fry Friday at Albert L Scott Library →
Albert L. Scott Library, 100 9th St NW, Alabaster
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Sunset Music and Market - LeAlan Carter Band →
Shelby County, AL Calendar, S Main St, Columbiana
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The LeAlan Carter Band - Music on Main →
The Farm Company, 105A S Main St #132, Columbiana
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Alabama State Games - Bass Fishing →
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Alabama State Games - Archery →
Shelby County, AL Calendar, 3727 Highway 119, Montevallo
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Alabama State Games - BB Gun →
Shelby County, AL Calendar
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Alabama State Games - Air Rifle →
Shelby County, AL Calendar
8:00 am
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone in Savannah Pointe have T Mobile internet and TV service?
What kind of service do you get, and your opinion? (Nextdoor Savannah Pointe)
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Calera. Apply here.
- VRC Companies posted a job opening for Customer Service in Calera. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Calera here.
🗞 Nearby News
Alabaster
- This Alabama Cafe Lures You In For Iced Coffee But Its Actually A Room Full Of Adoptable Kittens (myfamilytravels.com)
- Remembering the ladies, debating the pastorate (thethomasvilletimes.com)
Shelby
- Shelby Humane holds Grand Reopening celebration (shelbycountyreporter.com)
- 1965 Shelby Jupiter, Florida (hemmings.com)
- Why Spring Is Actually the WORST Time for Mice (usmagazine.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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