🌱 What the new $5.5 million Calera fire station means for you

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In today's newsletter:

• What the new $5.5 million Calera fire station means for you
• What investigators are uncovering about Calera’s deadly train derailment
• How Calera’s Eagles battled but fell to undefeated Pelham

Also on today's calendar: Chance Stanley and 1 more event.

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 56 and low of 33 degrees.
• Wednesday: Sun and some clouds, temps: high: 60, low: 47.
• Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 63 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Ribbon cutting officially opens new Calera fire station (wbrc.com) — Calera residents now have a brand-new $5.5 million fire station, doubling the city’s equipment and staffing capacity to keep pace with rapid growth. Funded by city dollars and post-pandemic grants, the modern facility replaces the 1980 station and is designed with extra room so Calera’s fire services can continue expanding as the community grows.
   

2. Crews continue investigation of deadly train derailment in Calera (wbrc.com) — Investigators are still working to understand the deadly train derailment in Calera that killed a 52-year-old railroad worker and left several cars off the tracks near County Road 22. Calera’s fire chief described the challenging response in a wooded area and urged residents to stay cautious around rail crossings. County Road 22’s railroad crossing will close again Monday night for further investigation.
   

3. Strong start propels Pelham to win over Calera, 12-0 record (shelbycountyreporter.com) — Calera High’s boys basketball team fell 73-52 on the road to undefeated Pelham, dropping the Eagles to 10-3 on the season. Despite outscoring Pelham in the middle quarters, Calera couldn’t overcome a hot start and huge nights from Pelham’s Morrisette and Childress. The Eagles now look to rebound in a rematch against Gardendale.
   

4. Joyce Lewis continues legacy of service as president of Montevallo Rot... (shelbycountyreporter.com) — Longtime Shelby County public servant Joyce Lewis has also broken barriers in the Calera Police Department, helping open doors for officers of color. Now leading the Montevallo Rotary Club, she reflects on decades in law enforcement and education across Montevallo, Columbiana, and Calera, all driven by her promise to give back to her home communities.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Calera

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• Calera Eagles vs Shelby County / Chelsea
  Calera High School, 100 Calera Eagle Dr, Calera
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• Wrestling v Shelby County/Chelsea (V)
  Calera High Calera, AL 35040
  5:00 pm
• Chance Stanley
  Sage Bar & Grill , 4979 US-31 , Calera
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 27

• Saturday Night Boardgames at ROE Hobby in Calera
  ROE Hobby , 10870 AL-25 , Calera
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Shelby County LEPB Board Meeting
  Shelby County Sheriff's Office Training Center , 543 McDow Rd , Columbiana
  4:00 pm
• Women's Basketball @ Hewitt
  Alabaster City Alabaster, AL 35007
  5:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Municipal Court | Plea Day
  City of Alabaster , 1953 Municipal Way , Alabaster
  9:00 am
• Men's Basketball vs. Spain Park
  Alabaster City Alabaster, AL 35007
  7:00 pm
• Spain Park vs Thompson
  Warrior Arena , 1932 Warrior Pkwy , Alabaster
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Wrestling @ KC Stampede (Kansas City, MO)
  Alabaster City Alabaster, AL 35007

Friday December 19

• Men's Basketball @ Pepsi Classic - Austin HS
  Austin HS Alabaster, AL 35007
• JV Wrestling @ Pelham Inv.
  Pelham Inv. Alabaster, AL 35007

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Currently having a plumbing issue with my sink, anyone knew a really good plumber?
  I’ve had my moments with different trade-service providers and I’m looking for one that is reliable, honest, and has integrity. Thanks in advance,… (Nextdoor Savannah Pointe)

• Walmart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Calera. Apply here.
• Captain D's Seafood Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Calera. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Calera here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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