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🌱 Patch AM: Want to try tennis free at Pelham Tennis Center next weekend?
And on the Pelham Patch calendar - Public Skate Session
Good day Pelham! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Want to try tennis free at Pelham Tennis Center next weekend?
- Which bands are headlining Pelham's free Music in the Park nights?
- What's behind Pelham's sudden decision to sideline its police chief?
Also on today's calendar: Together Under One Flag Celebration and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 58 degrees.
- Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 86, low: 56. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Pelham Tennis Center to offer free introduction to tennis Oc... (shelbycountyreporter.com) — Pelham residents can try tennis for free at Pelham Tennis Center's Community Day on Sunday, Oct. 4, with no registration, membership, or equipment required. Pros from Pelham Racquet Club and USTA Alabama will group players by age, teach basic strokes, and offer an easy, low-pressure way for all ages to see if tennis is for them. 
2. Music in the Park returns to Pelham with three Sundays of fr... (shelbycountyreporter.com) — Pelham's Music in the Park series returns to Pelham City Park on Sundays, Oct. 4, 11 and 18, offering free live music, games and food trucks. Each evening features a different genre, kid-friendly activities, and a relaxed way for families and neighbors to unwind together outdoors.
3. Pelham police chief placed on administrative leave; city declines to explain why (abc3340.com) — Pelham's police chief, Ed Delmore, has been placed on administrative leave, but city officials say they cannot share details because it's a personnel matter. Residents are still waiting for answers about why he's out, whether he's being paid, and who is currently leading the department.
4. 9 spine-chilling Halloween events in Birmingham for 2026 (bhamnow.com) — Pelham thrill-seekers have two big Halloween draws close to home: the Warehouse 31 haunted attraction on Lee Street, running nightly through Oct. 31 with a special lantern-lit "Unchained" night, and the Halloween Havoc night race at Oak Mountain State Park on Oct. 24. The guide also highlights other haunted houses, ghost tours and spooky events around greater Birmingham.
📸 Around Pelham
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pelham
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★ Featured events ★
- Public Skate Session →
Pelham
7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
- Together Under One Flag Celebration →
City Park, 555 Ballpark Road, Pelham
4:00 pm - Public Skate Session →
Pelham AL
5:30 pm - Fitness Forward →
Pelham Senior Center, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
10:30 am - Cardio Drumming →
Pelham Senior Center, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
11:30 am - Public Skate Session →
Pelham AL
11:45 am - Potluck Luncheon →
Pelham Senior Center, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
12:30 pm - Ball Room Dancing →
Pelham Senior Center, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
2:00 pm - September STEM Family Night: Scribble Bot! →
2000 Pelham Park Blvd, Pelham
6:00 pm - Intermediate Line Dancing →
Pelham Senior Center, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
10:00 am - Public Skate Session →
Pelham AL
11:45 am - Improver Line Dancing →
Pelham Senior Center, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
11:45 am
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Is anyone else in North Chandalar have small power surges?
They are very brief and it looks like the light is just flashing. I'm in a townhouse and one of my neighbors has noticed it as well. Just trying to… (Nextdoor Chandalar North)
- Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Shift Leader - Unit 959 in Pelham. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Bessemer. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pelham here.
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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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