🌱 How a new league could keep Redland kids closer than Wetumpka

Morning Wetumpka! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a new league could keep Redland kids closer than Wetumpka

Also on today's calendar: Bobby Horton and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 94 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 73.
• Sunday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Inaugural Redland Youth Sports League brings new sports opportunities to Redland families (elmoreautauganews.com) — Families in Redland who now drive to Wetumpka for youth sports may soon have more options closer to home, thanks to the new Redland Youth Sports League. The nonprofit will phase in football, cheer, baseball, and softball using upgraded school fields, aiming to complement existing Wetumpka-area programs while building stronger community pride and opportunities for kids.
   

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📸 Around Wetumpka

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wetumpka

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday June 23

• Summer Library Program Grades 1-6 →
  Wetumpka Civic Center, 410 S Main St, Wetumpka
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday June 13

• USA Softball All-Star Warmup Tournament →
  Wetumpka, AL Calendar, 2350 Coosa River Parkway Wetumpka Parks and Recreation, Wetumpka
  8:00 am
• USSSA Baseball Travel Tournament →
  Wetumpka, AL Calendar, 2350 Coosa River Parkway Wetumpka Parks and Recreation, Wetumpka
  8:00 am

Tuesday June 16

• Summer Library Program Grades 1-6 →
  Wetumpka, AL Calendar, 112 S Main Street P. O Box 249, Wetumpka
  10:00 am

Wednesday June 17

• Summer Library Program Grades 7 - 12 →
  Wetumpka, AL Calendar, 212 South Main Street, Wetumpka
  1:30 pm

Friday June 19

• Library Closed →
  Wetumpka, AL Calendar Wetumpka, AL 36092

Saturday June 20

• USSSA Baseball All-Star Warmup Tournament →
  Wetumpka, AL Calendar, 2350 Coosa River Parkway Wetumpka Parks and Recreation, Wetumpka
  8:00 am

Saturday June 27

• Bobby Horton →
  Wetumpka Civic Center, 410 S Main St, Wetumpka
  6:00 pm

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📣 Wetumpka Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 12

• Preschool Storytime →
  Wetumpka, AL Calendar, 212 South Main Street, Wetumpka
  10:00 am
• Introduction to Drawing →
  The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill St, Wetumpka
  10:00 am
• Abstract Painting: 3-Day Workshop →
  The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill St, Wetumpka
  2:00 pm
• De’Anthony Turner’s Special Taping →
  Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts, 251 Montgomery St, Montgomery
  8:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• RECALL ALERT: Honda is recalling over 800K vehicles because rear suspension may fail.
  Vehicles included Passport, Pilot, Ridgeline, and Acura MDX. They were sold in the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia,… (Nextdoor Wallsboro)
• My cat has been missing 3 weeks tomorrow from Leigh Lane off Albritton, off Rifle Range Rd, behind the Boarding Kennels.
  He is black with white markings on neck and back legs., was wearing a green shiny collar. He answers to “Zeke”. If he is eating at your house or… (Nextdoor Emerald Mountain South)

• Burger King Corporation posted a job opening for Team Member in Wetumpka. Apply here.
• Papa John's International posted a job opening for Crew Member in Wetumpka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wetumpka here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Elmore

• Looking ahead: Dennis outlines vision for the future of Elmore County Public Schools (elmoreautauganews.com)
• Tito Smith Murder: Where is Demetrius 'Dirk' Anderson Now? (moviedelic.com)
• Unemployment info out for April, Chilton unemployment drops ... (clantonadvertiser.com)

Millbrook

• Gilbert, Albert named to PING All-America teams (auburntigers.com)

Montgomery

• The Rundown: Batter Up, Paddle Out & Color On (wsfa.com)
• This Alabama Adventure Hub Lets You Brave Raging Whitewater Rapids Without Leaving The City (myfamilytravels.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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