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🌱 How $750,000 in local support will upgrade Valley’s hospital
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In today's newsletter:
- How $750,000 in local support will upgrade Valley’s hospital
Also on today's calendar: Cottage Food – Lafayette and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Breezy and very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 55.
- Sunday: A morning shower; cooler, with a high of 66 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• EAMC-Lanier Rural Emergency Hospital receives $750K from community (wtvm.com) — Residents and local businesses have raised $750,000 for EAMC-Lanier Rural Emergency Hospital in Valley, hitting the state program’s funding cap in just a month. The money will buy new ultrasound machines, eye surgery equipment, nursing home dining furniture, and support broader facility upgrades that strengthen emergency and outpatient care for Chambers County and surrounding communities. 
📸 Around Valley
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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ServSafe – Lafayette
Alfa Insurance, 1006 Ave A SE, La Fayette
9:00 am
Monday April 20
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Other local events
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(EST) Basketing Weaving for Kids
H. Grady Bradshaw Library , 3419 20th Avenue , Valley
9:30 am -
Cottage Food – Lafayette
Alfa Insurance , 1006 Ave A SE , La Fayette
5:00 pm -
Valley Rams vs Glenwood School Gators
Valley Sportsplex Athletic Fields , 130 Sportsplex Dr , Valley
5:30 pm -
ServSafe – Lafayette
Alfa Insurance , 1006 Ave A SE , La Fayette
9:00 am -
(ET) Read. Play. Create. Storytime: Rainbow Fish
H. Grady Bradshaw Library , 3419 20th Avenue , Valley
9:30 am -
Valley Rams vs Eufaula Tigers
Valley Sportsplex Athletic Fields , 130 Sportsplex Dr , Valley
5:30 pm -
(EDT) Teen Hangout
H. Grady Bradshaw Library , 3419 20th Avenue , Valley
3:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Thursday April 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
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The Links on the Links
Point University Golf Club , 2001 Country Club Rd , Lanett
10:00 am -
Charles Lee Gilbert
Valley Sportsplex Athletic Fields , 130 Sportsplex Dr , Valley
6:00 pm -
30th Annual Chambers County Sheriff's Sid Lockhart Classic Rodeo
Chambers County Agricultural Arena
7:00 pm -
Valley Fest 2026
Valley Sportsplex Athletic Fields , 130 Sportsplex Dr , Valley
7:00 pm
Saturday April 25
Friday May 1
Saturday May 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Getting the full series of MMR vaccines protects you!
If you have all your MMR shots, you have a 97% chance of not getting measles. If you're not sure about your MMR vaccination status, talk to your… (Nextdoor ) - The DEA holds two National Prescription Drug Take Back Days each year.
Find out how to properly dispose of your old or unused prescription medicines and why it is important to do this by checking out our blog post:… (Nextdoor )
- Excel Facility Services Group posted a job opening for Janitor in Valley. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Valley here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lanett
- Commission gives cleanup updates, honors Valley Haven (valleytimes-news.com)
Opelika
- Opelika, Smiths Station split series in high-octane area showdown (opelikaobserver.com)
- Car Tech LLC announces $21.5 million expansion (opelikaobserver.com)
- You Haven't Lived Until You've Dined At This Dreamy Greenhouse Restaurant In Alabama (familydestinationsguide.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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