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🌱 Patch AM: Is your flooded Pelham home still eligible for a FEMA buyout?
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In today's newsletter:
- Is your flooded Pelham home still eligible for a FEMA buyout?
- Which Pelham teachers and staff just earned top district honors?
Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Brisk and much colder, with a high of 40 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Sunny and not as cold, temps: high: 48, low: 25.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 56 and low of 35 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pelham outlines next steps after FEMA says only 13 homes may advance i... (shelbycountyreporter.com) — Pelham officials say they’re still fighting for federal buyout help after FEMA ruled that only 13 of 83 flooded homes may advance in the city’s $14.4 million mitigation application. Residents in hard-hit areas like Cross Creek Trail, Frontier Drive and Chandalar Townhomes are urged to submit proof of continuous flood insurance as the city challenges possible eligibility errors. 
• Pelham City Schools announces 2024–25 Teachers, Support Persons of the... (shelbycountyreporter.com) — Pelham City Schools has named its 2024–25 Teachers and Support Persons of the Year across all four campuses, with honorees to be formally recognized at January’s Board of Education meeting. Colleagues selected these educators and staff for their daily impact on Pelham students, highlighting their care, hard work, and commitment to creating safe, welcoming classrooms and campuses.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pelham
- City Council Work Session
Pelham, AL Calendar , 3162 Pelham Parkway , Pelham - Pilates
Pelham, AL Calendar , 2020 Pelham Park Boulevard , Pelham
7:15 am - Spring 2026 Baseball/Softball Registration
Pelham, AL Calendar , 555 Ballpark Road , Pelham
8:00 am - Men's Breakfast
Pelham, AL Calendar , 50 Racquet Club Parkway , Pelham
8:30 am - Fitness Forward
Pelham, AL Calendar , 50 Racquet Club Parkway , Pelham
10:30 am - Cardio Drumming
Pelham, AL Calendar , 50 Racquet Club Parkway , Pelham
11:30 am - Public Skate Session
Pelham, AL Calendar
11:45 am - Yoga
Pelham, AL Calendar , 2020 Pelham Park Boulevard , Pelham
5:30 pm
Monday December 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Intro To On- Camera Camp (AGES 7-12)
Acting Out Academy! , 3325 Rocky Ridge Plz Suite 221 , Vestavia Hills
10:00 am - Alabama Winds Presents Sounds of the Season
Thompson High School , 1921 Warrior Pkwy , Alabaster
3:00 pm - Adult Class ONE
Acting Out Academy! , 3325 Rocky Ridge Plz Suite 221 , Vestavia Hills
4:00 pm - Show Stoppers Performance
Mt Laurel Elementary School Birmingham, AL 35242
4:00 pm
Sunday December 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello everyone!
My bedroom and bathroom are on the first level; they are both freezing cold. Who can I call to get a solution to this problem? (Nextdoor Quail Run) - New cat on Remington circle if anyone is missing one.
Gray and white fluffy. Not scared of people hungry. Looks like an intact male. (Nextdoor Quail Run)
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Pelham. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Pelham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pelham here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Alabama company gets $250,000 ‘Shark Tank' deal: ‘It's a Christmas miracle' (al.com)
Helena
- Helena picks up pair of wins over Bibb County, Gardendale (shelbycountyreporter.com)
Alabaster
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