Happy weekend, Montgomery! In today’s happening-today edition: Hospital deal talks, an off-duty firefighter rescue, and a Father's Day cruise + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Theater fun for everyone: Alabama Shakespeare Festival’s summer camps are underway in Montgomery, with Camp Shakespeare Junior for kindergarten through third grade and more sessions for pre-teens and adults building confidence, skills, and creativity -- get all the camp details.
Hospital funding talks continue: After a federal judge denied Jackson Hospital’s bid for higher Blue Cross rates, Montgomery leaders voiced optimism about a deal to keep it open, signaling city funding beyond $15 million -- see the hospital deal talks.
Quick action saves lives: Off-duty Montgomery Fire & Rescue Lt. Demetrius Gilmore revived an unconscious man at the Bell Road YMCA, using an AED and CPR until the man’s pulse returned -- see the rescue details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Shaded creekside reset: Gunter Hill Campground hugs Catoma Creek with 142 electric sites, plenty of shade, showers, a dump station, a playground and a boat ramp. Perfect for a quick local reset this week, toss a line for crappie or bass, then pretend your inbox is somewhere upriver.
Craving coastal comfort? Wharf Casual Seafood EastChase is your no beach drive answer to shrimp and grits bowls, po' boys, and seafood platters served blackened, broiled, or crispy with hushpuppies on the side. Pair it with fresh squeezed lemonade and call it an easy weeknight win your future self will thank you for.
Fairways calling: This week, give your routine a glow-up at Wynlakes Golf & Country Club, where a 200-acre Joe Lee design wraps around 14 lakes and the post-round lineup includes tennis, fitness, and a proper pool scene. Local, polished, and quietly clutch when you need a mental reset.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎶 Freedom Song Singalong Juneteenth Celebration @ Old Alabama Town/LMF | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Head to Old Alabama Town for a Juneteenth singalong with River Region Rainbow Chorus, from 60s protest hymns onward, lyric sheets included, so even shower singers can keep up. Expect Lift Every Voice and Sing, Blowin' in the Wind, and more, free and informal.
✊ Juneteenth Celebration @ Rosa Parks Museum | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Rosa Parks Museum is hosting its 11th annual Juneteenth celebration, honoring freedom with community, performances, and stories that hit home. Think history you can feel, not memorize, downtown, with that familiar neighborly vibe, no pop quiz, just perspective.
🧶 Fiber Arts Saturday @ Southern Art & Makers Collective | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Every third Saturday at Southern Art & Makers Collective means one thing, communal crafting and quality chit-chat. Bring that knitting, crochet, cross stitch, embroidery, or needle felting project you keep side-eyeing, park easily out front or in the grass, and stitch among your people.
💦 Montgomery Whitewater Summer Solstice @ Montgomery Whitewater | Saturday (6/20) – Summer solstice at Montgomery Whitewater means more daylight, same humidity, and a full day of adventure. Let the kids conquer the Lil’ Tri Triathlon, then jog the Summer Solstice 5K, splash around after, and wrap it with that well-deserved porch beverage.
🎵 Make Music Day @ Capri Theatre | Sunday (6/21) at 9:30 AM – Craving live music without elbowing through a crowd? Make Music Day goes local under the Capri marquee as the LG’s, Al Allen, and friends pull out the acoustics. It is free, casual, part of a worldwide jam, and you can bring a chair.
🚢 Father's Day Cruise @ Harriott II Riverboat | Sunday (6/21) at 6:30 PM – The Harriott II is gliding down the Alabama River with a Father’s Day dinner cruise, because Dad deserves more than backyard burgers. Expect good food, live entertainment, and postcard views, all without you manning a grill or doing dishes. Dress comfy, brag later.
👨 Father Figures @ BB King's Blues Club | Sunday (6/21) – Father’s Day is getting some soul, with Trey Merritt and DJ Laselle throwing a Night of Soul for all the father figures. Finally, a plan that doesn’t involve a grill. Grooves, good food, and drinks that aren’t light beer, dad jokes welcome, neckties not. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Montgomery report Weather forecastToday — High: 85°F — Low: 71°F — Precip: 76%
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 0 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tomorrow — High: 87°F — Low: 74°F — Precip: 75%
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