Barnwell Residents Face Crucial Vote on Zoning as Rapid Development Looms – Community Meeting Set for Tonight

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In today’s newsletter :

1. Barnwell Residents Face Crucial Vote on Zoning as Rapid Development Looms – Community Meeting Set for Tonight

2. Fairhope “Private Gallery” Soft Opening Today

3. Meteorology Presentation Open to Public Today at USA Campus

4. Fairhope Adoptable Pets : Rock The Kitten

5. Lets Go Fairhope ! Events

Barnwell Residents Face Crucial Vote on Zoning as Rapid Development Looms – Community Meeting Set for Tonight

Residents of Fairhope’s Barnwell area will vote again in December on zoning for District 38, following the approval of a large subdivision of 339 houses despite community concerns. The push for zoning has intensified as rapid development threatens the rural character of the area, with over 300 permits in process and fears that without zoning, unchecked growth will continue. A community meeting is scheduled for tonight at 5:30 PM at Delta Grocery to discuss the zoning proposal and encourage residents to participate in the upcoming vote, which could significantly impact the area’s future. A District 38 Facebook group has also been started to help inform residents about the developments and zoning.

Fairhope “Private Gallery” soft opening Today

Today is the soft opening for the new location of Private Gallery Boutique. The address is 330 Fairhope Ave, next to Adrenaline. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. The grand opening will be later in the fall.

Meteorology Presentation Open to Public Today at USA Campus

On Thursday, August 8 at 5:30 p.m., Dr. Sytske Kimball, Chair and Professor of Meteorology at the University of South Alabama, will be speaking at the USA Baldwin County Campus about her research on hurricanes and Gulf Coast weather. Her work includes founding a network of 26 weather stations and securing a $3 million grant from NOAA to expand it further. Seating is limited, so be sure to register online to attend. This is a great opportunity to learn from a leading expert in the field.

Fairhope Adoptable Pets : Rock The Kitten

Rock is an 8-week-old black kitten with a knack for turning everyday moments into comedy gold. With her glossy fur, mischievous eyes, and playful antics, she’s a tiny entertainer who’ll keep you laughing as she tumbles around and chases imaginary prey. When she’s not being a comedian, Rock is a snuggle expert, ready to purr her way into your heart with endless affection. Find Rock and more adoptable pets available for adoption from The Haven No Kill Animal Shelter.

Thursday 08-08-24 EVENTS AROUND FAIRHOPE
In partnership with Let’s Go Fairhope.

7:30 am: First Day of School 2024-2025 @ Baldwin County Public Schools

8 am, 9:05 - 10 am: Local News / Gulf Coast Swap Shop @ WABF 1480 AM Radio

8 - 10 am: Pickleball @ Fairhope United Methodist

8:30 am: Open House Fitness & Nutrition Expo @ CrossFit Fairhope 807 Nichols

9 am - 3 pm: Monthly Friends of the Library Book Sale @ Fairhope Public Library

9 am - 3 pm: Walk-in Healthcare Interviews @ Infirmary Health 300 S. Greeno R

11 am: E. Shore Republican Women Luncheon w/ Nathaniel Ledbetter @ (ESRW)

2 pm: Weekly Thursday Bible Study - Community Welcome @ FH Christian Church

5 pm: Spark Golf 9-Hole Social League @ Rock Creek

5:30 pm: Planning District 38 Zoning Re-Vote Meeting @ Delta Grocery Restaurant

5:30 pm: Sunset Rotary Members’ Meeting Guest Speaker @ (Sunset Rotary)

5:30 - 7:30 pm: Writer in Residence Reception @ Fairhope Public Library - Giddens

5:45 pm: Blissful Wellness Yoga on the Bluff @ Contact Blissful Wellness Yoga

6 - 8:30 pm: Trivia @ Rotolo’s Pizzeria

6 - 9 pm: Live Music @ American Legion Post 199

6 pm: Running Wild Fairhope - Group Run / Walk @ Meet at McSharry’s Irish Pub

6 - 8 pm: Rebecca/Gerry Duo @ Gambino’s Italian Grill

6 - 9 pm: Karl Langley & Friends - Live Music @ The Hope Farm

6:30 pm: Eastern Shore Camera Club Meeting @ Dahlgren Hall 501 Fairhope Ave

6:30 - 8:30 pm: Live Music @ District Hall

6:45 pm: Live Trivia in the Taproom @ Fairhope Brewing Company

7 - 10 pm: Lee Yankee - Live Music @ Bone & Barrel

7:41 - 8:05 pm: Sunset @ Fairhope Pier

8 pm: Rock & Roll Bingo @ The Ravenite Pizzeria

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