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🌱 Patch AM: Did you see or give a ride to this man near Pelham?
Spotted on the Pelham calendar: Baking Class
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- Did you see or give a ride to this man near Pelham?
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 97, low: 73.
- Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Police give timeline of search for missing Alabaster man; ask for any available info (abc3340.com) — Regional police are tracing the movements of a missing Alabaster man who accepted a ride to Pelham on Aug. 13 before somehow returning to Alabaster later that day. Investigators say the drop-off point in Pelham was too far to walk back easily and are asking anyone who may have given him a ride or seen him to contact authorities immediately. 
📸 Around Pelham
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pelham
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- Baking Class →
Pelham, AL Calendar, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
10:00 am - Public Skate Session →
Pelham, AL Calendar
11:45 am - Creative Card Making →
Pelham, AL Calendar, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
1:00 pm - Volleyball JV/V vs. Helena & Shades Valley
Chelsea High School , 10510 Co Rd 11, Chelsea, AL 35043, USA
4:00 pm - Freshman Volleyball @ Spain Park
Chelsea High School Spain Park High School, 4700 Jaguar Dr, Birmingham, AL 35242
4:00 pm - Volleyball @ Westminster
Vincent Middle High School Chelsea, AL 35043
5:00 pm - City Council Meeting →
Pelham, AL Calendar, 3162 Pelham Parkway, Pelham
5:30 pm - ChMS Football Jamboree at North Jefferson
Chelsea Middle School North Jefferson Middle School, 8350 Warrior-Kimberly Rd, Kimberl
5:30 pm
Thursday August 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
- VMHS Lockdown Drill
Vincent Middle High School Chelsea, AL 35043
8:45 am - VHMC Farmer's Market
Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce Scout Square
9:00 am - Tot Time - Preschool Story Time →
Chelsea, AL Calendar, 11101 Highway 47, Chelsea
10:30 am - VHMC: New Mom's Support Group
Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce Vestavia Hills Methodist Church, 2061 Kentucky Ave., Vestavia Hills, AL - in Room 316
9:00 am
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anybody here used Strickland Plumbing?
I sent a text with photos and never heard back? (Nextdoor Hidden Creek)
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Merchandiser/Stocker - Hub in Pelham. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Pelham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pelham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hoover
- Broad Metro buys 65 acres in Hoover for Stadium Trace Village expansion (abc3340.com)
- Hoover Police want to know if you've seen a man wanted for questioning in credit card fraud cases (wbrc.com)
- New craft studio + creative learning space opening in Hoover (bhamnow.com)
Helena
- Municipal police reports for June 1-July 13 (shelbycountyreporter.com)
- Arrest reports from June 1-July 13 (shelbycountyreporter.com)
Ok Pelham! 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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