🌱 How a Tallassee teen’s Mount Rainier climb could help sick kids

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• How a Tallassee teen’s Mount Rainier climb could help sick kids

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 62 and low of 45 degrees.
• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 58, low: 31.
• Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tallassee teen launches campaign to fight childhood illness (wsfa.com) — A Tallassee High School junior is turning his passion for mountaineering into a fundraising campaign to support children battling serious illnesses, inspired by his work at Children’s Harbor on Lake Martin. He’s training to climb Mount Rainier next summer, seeking corporate sponsors and asking locals to boost his Mountains4Miracles videos on Instagram and TikTok to spread the word.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 19

• Preschool Story Time
  Wetumpka, AL Calendar , 212 South Main Street , Wetumpka
  10:00 am

Monday December 22

• Yoga for Strength
  Harmony Yoga & Wellness Studio , 13998 Central Plank Rd , Eclectic
  11:30 am

Tuesday December 23

• Les Mills Yoga with Kelsey
  Wetumpka YMCA , 200 Red Eagle Rd , Wetumpka
  8:30 am
• PMP Certification 4 Days Classroom Training in Auburn, AL
  Auburn Office Space , 861-E N Dean Rd , Auburn
  9:00 am

Thursday December 25

• Christmas Day
  Wetumpka, AL Calendar

Saturday December 27

• Holiday 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon at Blount Cultural Park, Montgomery, AL (52) 40
  1 Festival Dr , Montgomery
  2:00 pm
• Holiday 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon at Blount Cultural Park, Montgomery, AL (52S40)
  1 Festival Dr , Montgomery
  2:00 pm
• Holiday 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon at Blount Cultural Park, Montgomery, AL (52) 40
  1 Festival Dr , Montgomery
  2:00 pm

Monday December 29

• Yoga For Balance
  Harmony Yoga & Wellness Studio , 13998 Central Plank Rd , Eclectic
  10:30 am

Tuesday December 30

• New Year's at Camp Chandler
  YMCA Camp Chandler , 1240 Jordan Dam Rd , Wetumpka
  9:00 am
• Camp Chandler New Years Camp
  YMCA Camp Chandler , 1240 Jordan Dam Rd , Wetumpka
  1:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The holidays are a time of reflection and celebration for some of us.
  For others, it can be a time of loneliness and helplessness. If you or someone you know feels vulnerable or suicidal, please don't hold it in. The… (Nextdoor )
• Having family and friends over for the holiday?
  Make sure you don't invite foodborne illness as well. The CDC offers tips on proper handling, cooking, and storing food so you can make sure your… (Nextdoor )

• Tallassee City School District posted a job opening for Custodian in Tallassee. Apply here.
• Neptune Technology Group posted a job opening for CNC Technician -1st Shift in Tallassee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tallassee here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tuskegee

• Local nonprofit presents checks to area animal rescue groups (waka.com)
• Tuskegee University names new band director (wsfa.com)
• Charges In Caleb Wilson hazing death, Kentucky State shooting arrest, Celebration Bowl recap (clutchpoints.com)

Wetumpka

• Wetumpka High School band director celebrates 25 years of making music (wsfa.com)
• Derrick Sims arrested for DUI, charged with manslaughter following fatal wreck in Wetumpka (elmoreautauganews.com)
• Elmore County Public Schools CTO Barbara Burchard to retire after three decades of service. (elmoreautauganews.com)

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