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1. Fairhope’s Coffee Shops: David > Goliath

2. Fairhope Collecting for Hurricane Helene victims

3. Local Committee and Board Spots open

4. Show Stephen Savage some love

5. Fairhope Adoptable Pets : Meet Angel

6. Quick News from around Fairhope 

7. Let’s Go! Fairhope Events Section

The Fairhope Coffee Game is Strong

On Tuesday morning a banner plane soared over Hwy 98 in Fairhope, carrying a message that framed the battle as a classic "David vs. Goliath" struggle. This unique approach to gain attention comes as Starbucks has expanded along the Eastern Shore, opening two new locations off Highway 98 this year.

William Hanes, owner of Fairhope’s Provision and also the Provision on the Fly, is the mastermind behind the banner plane. He believes supporting local businesses is key to maintaining the town’s charm. Hanes feels fortunate and grateful that Fairhope is a town that strongly supports local businesses. Although there are several local coffee options, the relationships appear positive among these competitors and regular customers can be observed each of them. The future of Fairhope Starbucks is unknown, but there is no doubt about it - Fairhope has a strong community that supports small businesses.

Check out the full WKRG report here.

Local Efforts to Support those impacted by Hurricane Helene

Local organizations are joining forces to launch a community-wide initiative to support those affected by Hurricane Helene. Click here to see all of the EIGHT Fairhope spots for drop off!

For those wishing to contribute, the Fairhope Police Department is collecting items:

• Bottled water and tarps. Ready-to-eat food items (individually wrapped snacks, canned meats, nut butters, crackers, granola bars, dried fruits). Diapers, wipes, and baby formula. Hygiene products: soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, combs, hairbrushes, shampoo, feminine hygiene items, hand sanitizer, and can openers. Cleaning supplies: rags, mops, brooms, scrub brushes, laundry detergent, disinfectants, and plastic totes for salvaged belongings, and Pet food.

If you prefer not to donate items, gift cards (Visa or Mastercard) are also welcome to help cover fuel or other essential needs. Please do not donate clothing.

The planning will also cover provisions for feeding volunteers and clean-up crews. The Fairhope Police Dept stated that it is crucial that we coordinate through State volunteer organizations to ensure donations are delivered to the right locations at the right time. Baldwin County's Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) will work closely with other VOAD groups in the affected areas to facilitate this.

Want to help serve Fairhope?

If you love life here in Fairhope and want to have a bigger impact, a board or committee position may be the way to go! There are a variety of local committees you can apply to now if you’d like to make a difference. Recycling Committee, Museum Advisory Committee, and the Pedestrian & Bicycle Committee just to name a few. The forms can be found here: Committee Application

Be sure to check out all of the details here. 

Best of Baldwin: Stephen asks for your Vote

Fairhope’s own star photographer Stephen Savage is asking for us to vote for him on Gulf Coast Media’s Best of Baldwin. Stephen can often be seen covering private and public events all over Baldwin County and he teaches photography classes at the Eastern Shore Art Center. Just a few clicks and this local expert will feel our love! Check out his request here.

Fairhope Adoptable Pets: Meet Angel

Meet Angel, a petite 1.5-year-old American Staffordshire who embodies resilience, kindness, and unwavering trust. This beautiful charcoal grey and white girl has already faced more challenges than many of us will in a lifetime. Abandoned and found with a severely embedded collar, Angel's journey began with pain and suffering, but it has transformed into a story of remarkable courage and healing.

Despite the excruciating discomfort from her embedded collar, which required surgery to remove, Angel never lost her gentle spirit. Undergoing both oral and topical antibiotics, as well as twice-daily hydrotherapy treatments, she faced each step with patience that seemed to defy her young age. Even through her shyness, Angel's trust in her caregivers and her ability to remain kind, even in the midst of pain, is a testament to the incredible resilience and forgiveness of the American Staffordshire breed.

Angel's story is one of hope and recovery. She has shown that, no matter how difficult her past was, love and care can heal even the deepest wounds. Now, as she continues to thrive, Angel is looking for a forever home where her sweet, trusting nature will be cherished and her resilience celebrated. If you're ready to offer a loving home to a dog who truly exemplifies the best of what it means to be an American Staffordshire, Angel is waiting to show you the boundless capacity of her heart.

Find more information on Angel and other adoptable pets from the Haven here.

Quick News from Around Fairhope

1. Fairhope Weather : Lookin Wet for Art Walk Friday Night

2. Page & Palette: Mobile and Havana Author

3. Mobile Bay Maker’s Market

4. Tin Tins Rock & Roll Food Truck + Trivia at the Brewery

5. Fairhope Educational Enrichment Foundation Event October 26

6. Exceptional Arts 2024 at the Venue October 17th

Let’s Go Fairhope sifts through endless posts, websites and insider-scoop information to bring you the skinny on events locally. It’s a simple list, presented in a friendly format, reminding us at-a-glance of what’s happening each week. Let’s Go! fans say they enjoy the basic, easily accessible format that can be printed and found on social media. Click here to visit website and subscribe to the newsletter.

Wednesday October 2
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• 7:30 am: International Walk to School Day @ Baldwin County Public Schools

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

• 10 am - 5 pm: Wellness Wednesday Free Consultations @ Peak Alkalinity

• 12 pm: 10+ Meetup - Secular Teen drop off event @ Unity on the Eastern Shore

• 12:30 pm: FH Rotary Meeting w/ Speaker @ FH UMC - Christian Life Center

• 1:30 pm: Weekly Bible Study @ Fairhope United Methodist Church

• 3 pm: Back Porch Folk Singers @ Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship

• 4:30 pm: Public Schools Commission Meeting @ Nix Center

• 5 pm: E. Shore Chamber of Commerce Ladies Night Pickleball @ Tennis Center

• 5 pm - ’til: Bike Night 1st Wednesday Biker Bikes & Music @ Bill-E’s

• 6 pm: Holistic K9 Pack Walk & Photo Shoot $25 cash @ American Legion Beach

• 6 - 8 pm: Trivia @ American Legion Post 199

• 6- 7 pm: Guided Meditation & Sound Bath @ Lotus Bluum

• 6:30 pm: Trivia @ District Hall

• 6:30 - 9 pm: Live Music @ Rotolo’s

• 6:30 - 9 pm: DJ Music Bingo @ Section Street Pizza

• 6:36 - 6:59 pm: Sunset @ Fairhope Pier

Thursday October 3
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•  8 am, 9:05 - 10 am: Local News / Gulf Coast Swap Shop @ WABF 1480 AM Radio

• 8 - 10 am: Pickleball @ Fairhope United Methodist

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

• 10 am: Genealogy Research Assistance - Reserve Spot @ Fairhope Public Library

• 10 am: Weekly Grief Support Group @ First Fairhope

• 12 - 6 pm: Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck @ City of Fairhope Farmer's Market

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

• 3 - 6 pm: Fairhope Outdoor Farmers Market @ Fairhope Public Library

• 5 pm: Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Networking @ Homestead Village

• 5 pm - Sunday: The Eastern Shore Stroke Play Championship Golf @ Rock Creek

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

• 5:30 pm: FHS Varsity Swim Meet - Swimming and Diving @ Fairhope Municipal Pool

• 5:30 pm: Sunset Rotary Meeting w/ Guest Speaker @ (Sunset Rotary Location)

• 5:30 pm: Stitch 'n Sip After Hours @ Southern Twist Yarns

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

• 6 pm: Rabbit Demo Event w/ Running Wild Group Run w/ @ Meet at McSharry’s

• 6 pm: Oktoberfest Pies and Pints Event @ Fairhope Chocolate

• 6 pm: Coastal Conservation Association E. Shore Fallout Fundraiser @ Oak Hollow

• 6 - 8 pm: Halloween Trivia Night @ Corner Copia Gardens

• 6 - 9 pm: Live Music @ The Hope Farm

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

• 6:35 - 6:58 pm: Sunset @ Fairhope Pier

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

• 7 - 10 pm: Live Music @ Bone & Barrel

• 8 pm: Rock & Roll Bingo @ The Ravenite Pizzeria

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