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π± Christmas Classic 5K and 9 more events
And check out Christmas Classic 5K and Fun Run on the Joppa Patch calendar

Hey there, Joppa! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. βοΈοΈ
Coming up on the calendar:
- Christmas Classic 5K at Arab City Park, Arab Historic Village
- 3rd Tuesday for Teens at Arab Public Library
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? π€ (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Joppafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and chilly, with a high of 46 and low of 35 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 61, low: 32.
- Saturday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 54 and low of 29 degrees.
πΈ Around Joppa
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π Upcoming Events in Joppa
β Featured events β
- Christmas Classic 5K and Fun Run
Arab City Park, Arab Historic Village, Arab
5:00 pm
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Christmas Classic 5K
Arab City Park, Arab Historic Village , City Park Dr NE , Arab
5:00 pm - 3rd Tuesday for Teens
Arab Public Library , 325 2nd St NW , Arab
4:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Tuesday December 16
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π Events Nearby
- Christmas Gala β Marshall County Home Builders Association
Gunter's Landing , 1000 Gunters Landing Rd , Guntersville
12:00 pm - Information Session (Marshall County)
Marshall Technical School , 12312 US-431 , Guntersville
6:00 pm - 7th Annual Christmas at the Grotto
Ave Maria Grotto , 1600 St Bernard Dr , Cullman
5:00 pm - Cullman, AL β PCA/IPRA β December 12-13, 2025
Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center , 17645 US-31 , Cullman
7:30 pm - Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner at Lucyβs on 3rd, Cullman, Al
Lucy's on 3rd , 208 3rd Ave SE , Cullman
7:00 pm - Fairview Aggies vs Austin Black Bears
Fairview High School , 841 Welcome Rd , Cullman
6:30 pm - Crooner Christmas
Whole Backstage Theatre , 1120 Rayburn Ave , Guntersville
7:00 pm - Lake Guntersville State Park: Cocoa & Crafting
Lake Guntersville State Park , 1155 Lodge Dr , Guntersville
4:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tuesday Tip
Check all holiday lights before using them. Don't overload plugs and turn off decorations when you go to bed or leave the house. (Nextdoor ) - The holiday season can be full of laughter, joy, and good food, but it can also be overwhelming.
For many people, especially those dealing with an eating disorder, this time of year can bring extra stress and pressure. Learn more about eating⦠(Nextdoor )
- Arab City Schools posted a job opening for Secondary Math Teacher in Arab. Apply here.
- Alabama Department of Education posted a job opening for Head Varsity GIrls Basketball Coach in Arab. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Joppa here.
π Nearby News
Holly Pond
- ALL-COUNTY FOOTBALL TEAM: Fairview's Harper claims Overall MVP honors; Redding, Drake, Rutherford, Latham take home other top accolades (cullmantimes.com)
Cullman
- City of Cullman recognizes Steve Cummings for service (cullmantribune.com)
- Arrests and Incidents reported December 10, 2025 (cullmantribune.com)
- Community rallies around Alabama crash victim (cbs42.com)
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