🌱 New Community On Pike Road + Preparedness Program For Graduates

Hello, everybody! It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Montgomery Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 90 Low: 67.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 90 Low: 62.

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Here are the top three stories in Montgomery today:

1. Pike Road broke ground on a new 577-acre master-planned community called Kinsley, featuring a 16-acre lake and located near the town's upcoming high school. The neighborhood will offer various amenities such as pickleball courts, dog parks and a spa, a pool, a splash pad, a fitness center, and unique features in the homes like secure package drop-off areas and dedicated pet spaces. Lowder New Homes, the developer, made adjustments to address concerns about traffic congestion and school overcrowding, reducing the number of homes and incorporating more green space into the plan. Construction of the homes is expected to begin in winter. (WSFA)
2. On Monday morning, a gathering took place at city hall where the community came together to pray for the five Montgomery firefighters injured in a recent fire incident that resulted in two fatalities. Faith leaders offered prayers for healing and celebrated the heroism of the firefighters. The event emphasized the importance of remembering and supporting the firefighters and their families beyond the headlines, and it was announced that donations can be made through the Montgomery Alabama Fire Rescue Foundation here. (Montgomery Advertiser)
3. Montgomery Public Schools is undertaking a project called "Portrait of a Graduate" to define the competencies and skills that high school graduates should possess. The initiative aims to prepare students not only in traditional subjects but also in areas like collaboration, global thinking, and empathy. The district has formed a diverse design team, including students, to co-develop the portrait and plans to involve the community in providing feedback and tracking progress. (WSFA)

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Today and tomorrow in Montgomery:

Thursday, June 8

• Crumbl Cookies Ribbon Cutting At 3012 Zelda Road (9:30 AM)
• Jonathan Eig At The NewSouth Bookstore (5:30 PM)

Friday, June 9

• Meditation Space At Rosa L. Parks Avenue Branch Library (10:15 AM)
• Bias And Our Everyday Lives: Panel Discussion At Montgomery Museum Of Fine Arts (5:00 PM)
• The Robin Hood Of Korea At Davis Theatre For The Performing Arts (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Join the Mayor's Young Professional Council on Jun. 18 for the Juneteenth Picnic Father's Day Celebration at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. The event will include music, food, fun, and much more from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (City of Montgomery, Alabama Government via Facebook)
• Every Friday in June is Food Truck Friday at 307 South Decatur St. from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.! This week, Cousins Maine Lobster will be out to deliver delicious lobster rolls for customers to enjoy. (Montgomery Alabama Public Schools - Official Site via Facebook)
• If you're looking for a fun and exciting way to make some extra money, look into becoming a high school official! Choose your favorite sport and start working on your officiating skills; to sign up, click here. (Alabama High School Athletic Association - AHSAA via Facebook)

That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!