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Hi there, Pelham! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Pelham fifth-grader is teaching classmates vital fire safety.
  • How Pelham's National Night Out connects families with first responders
  • Which Pelham Halloween events should your family hit this October?

Also on today's calendar: Pelham Garden Club and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 87 and low of 54 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 60.
  • Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pelham fifth-grader wins 2026 Fire Prevention Poster Contest (shelbycountyreporter.com) — A Pelham Ridge Elementary fifth-grader's winning "Paws Before You Play" poster is becoming the Pelham Fire Department's key tool for teaching kids not to play with matches, lighters or candles. His design will be featured during school visits across Pelham, reinforcing a simple, memorable fire-safety message for local families.
   

2. Pelham National Night Out set for Oct. 13 (shelbycountyreporter.com) — Pelham residents can meet local police, firefighters, and other first responders at National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 6-8 p.m. at Pelham City Park. Families can enjoy free hot dogs, kids' activities, music, and hands-on access to public safety vehicles while building relationships with the people who protect their community.
   

3. 32 family-friendly Halloween events in Birmingham (bhamnow.com) — Several of this Halloween guide's biggest family events are right in Pelham, including a free Track or Treat party at 24e Pelham and a large kids' festival at Pelham City Park. It also highlights many nearby trunk-or-treats, zoo nights, movies and festivals around greater Birmingham, giving Pelham families plenty of options all month long.
   

4. Oak Mountain State Park brush fire contained; all trails reopen except Blue Trail (wvtm13.com) — A brush fire that burned about 279 acres in Oak Mountain State Park has been contained, and all trails are open again except the Blue Trail. Pelham firefighters, aided by neighboring departments and helicopters, helped control the blaze, which never threatened homes or caused injuries but drew attention due to its size and proximity to urban areas.
   

5. 8 Alabama Places Where Copperheads Are Showing Up More During The Fall (takingthekids.com) — Copperheads are becoming more visible this fall at several Alabama outdoor spots, including Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham. The article explains how these snakes use rocky, leafy terrain and offers practical tips—like staying on marked trails, watching where you step, and leashing dogs—to help Pelham-area hikers and families safely enjoy local parks and trails.
   

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