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Chelsea, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Chelsea! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- Could the Shelby County black bear wander into your Chelsea neighborhood next?
- Which Chelsea streets showed up in the latest sheriff’s reports?
- Shelby County releases June arrest log, including one Chelsea resident
Today's riddle: If you feed me I will grow and if you give me water I will die. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 94 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 93, low: 73.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Is a black bear running around Shelby County? (al.com) — A black bear has been spotted multiple times across Shelby County, including in the Grey Oaks neighborhood between Chelsea and Pelham and near the North Shelby Library. Wildlife officials say such roaming is typical this time of year, but Chelsea-area residents should stay alert, secure trash, and expect more possible sightings as the bear continues moving. 
• Sheriff's reports from June 3-11 (shelbycountyreporter.com) — Recent Shelby County sheriff’s reports include several miscellaneous incidents and property damage calls tied directly to Chelsea addresses, including Chelsea Village Circle, Kinnebrew Drive, Highland Ridge Drive, and U.S. 280. While details are limited, the logs confirm ongoing law-enforcement activity in and around Chelsea during June 9–11 that residents may notice as patrols or investigations.
• Arrest reports from June 8-21 (shelbycountyreporter.com) — A recent Shelby County arrest report lists multiple charges handled by local municipal police between June 8 and 21, including drug offenses, DUI, theft, and harassment cases. Among those named is a 22-year-old resident of Chelsea, noted in connection with a fourth-degree theft of property charge in Alabaster.
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Medicare Seminar with Debra Quinn →
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Dungeons and Dragons 12-14 years old - Group Full →
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Set up for Success
Columbiana Middle School , 222 Joinertown Rd, Columbiana, AL 350
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COUNCIL MEETING →
City of Chelsea - Chelsea AL 35043
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Tot Time - Preschool Story Time →
Chelsea, AL Calendar, 11101 Highway 47, Chelsea
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Public Skate Session →
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Tai Chi →
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Potluck Luncheon →
Pelham, AL Calendar, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
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Pawty at the Pub — Full Circle Rescue and Sanctuary →
The Provincial Pub, 108 Mildred St, Columbiana
4:00 pm
Thursday July 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Chelsea. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Merchandiser/Stocker - Hub in Pelham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chelsea here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pelham
- Pelham High School band kicks off season with soccer-inspire... (shelbycountyreporter.com)
- Paschal presents Alabama veterans legislation as national mo... (shelbycountyreporter.com)
- 24 Weekend Events: Birmingham Restaurant Week begins, a rodeo + more (July 30–Aug. 2) (bhamnow.com)
Columbiana
- Columbiana entertains with annual Music on Main and Sunset M... (shelbycountyreporter.com)
Alabaster
- Alabaster ends retail development agreement after negotiations over additional incentives (abc3340.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Fire (Thank you Danielle K. for sending it in!)
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