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In today’s newsletter :

1. Fairhope Hotel Plans Hit Parking Snag

2. Fairhope’s Honored Educator: Kacie Hardman

3. Jennifer Fidler today at Fairhope Rotary

4. Fairhope Witches Ride Tickets on Sale

5. Live at Five Fall Lineup

6. Quick News from around Fairhope

7. Fairhope Faces: Shay & Shawn at SnS Coffee

8. Let’s Go Fairhope ! Events

Fairhope Hotel Plans Hit Parking Snag

On Monday the Fairhope Board of Adjustments took a closer look at a proposal to convert the old Fairhope Hardware building into a 27-room hotel with a med spa, restaurant and rooftop terrace. The applicants made a case that their project would breathe new life into the area and blend seamlessly with neighboring businesses. However, concerns about parking threw a wrench in the works. The Board wasn’t convinced that relying on on-street parking and a nearby parking garage would be enough to handle the hotel’s needs. They also wanted more details on the landscaping plans to ensure that any parking areas would be both well-maintained and visually appealing. After some discussion, the applicants agreed to go back to the drawing board and return with a plan that better addresses these concerns possibly in October.

_{Kacie Hardman honored as Governor’s Conservation Educator of the Year}

Kacie Hardman shared “This award is an honor and testament to all the support that is behind this program. The Pelican’s Nest Science Lab gives Baldwin County students ownership to our amazing estuary. In return they are growing up having a deeper understanding of this ecosystem, a voice in the future impact and most importantly a love for their home.

I would like to thank the Baldwin County Board of Education and the Fairhope Educational Enrichment Foundation for their partnership that gives every student a connection to local relevance in order to understand global relevance. As the educator of the Pelican’s Nest, I am blessed to be the one that opens up a new sense of wonder for each child!”

Jennifer Fidler today at Fairhope Rotary

Jennifer Fidler will provide the Legislative Update at the Fairhope Rotary meeting today, August 21 at 12:30 PM. Location: Fellowship Hall of the Christian Life Center of Fairhope United Methodist Church: 155 S. Section Street.

Meeting Recordings: https://fairhoperotary.org/meeting-recordings

Learn more and get involved at fairhoperotary.org

Live At Five Concert Series Fall Lineup

The Live at Five Fall show lineup has been announced and you’re going to love it! First up is Mustache the Band on 9/20. Next is The Original Wailers featuring Al Anderson on 10/11. come out to enjoy JJ Grey & Mofro on 11/8. The fall season will wrap up with Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute on 12/20. Bring your chairs + snacks and come out to meet your neighbors at Halstead Amphitheater! https://www.liveatfivefairhope.com

Fairhope Witches Ride Tickets on Sale

Alright Witches of Fairhope, the ride is Thursday October 24th, but is the day to secure your tickets is TODAY! $75 ride + ball tickets go on sale at 9:00am. Not interested in riding? Come party at the ball for just $40! The link to purchase tickets will be posted both on the Witches Ride Facebook page and the Baldwin Humane Society website.

A few things the organizers would like all witches to remember: Bicycles only. No e-bikes, carts, scooters, etc. Spectators are welcome at the parade, but riders and attendees of the ball must be 21 years old. Every rider will be asked to sign a waiver/release before the ride.

Quick News from around Fairhope

1. Fairhope Weather : PM Storm Chances Return Tomorrow

2. Fairhope football: Home game Thurs night against Spanish Fort

3. Fairhope Family Lost Home and Needs Help

Fairhope Faces: Shay and Shawn of SnS Coffee

SnS Coffee is celebrating its 1st Birthday is Friday! Come join in the fun - When you purchase a drink, you get a chance to win a free drink or even a $25 gift certificate. The drawing is going to be held on Friday. The address is 13445 County Road 32 (at the four-way stop in Marlow).Get the full scoop on SnS Coffee by clicking through to Our Southern Souls

Full Moon with wings photo taken by Lorie Ward

Wednesday, August 21
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• 8 am, 9:05 - 10 am: Local News / Gulf Coast Swap Shop @ WABF 1480 AM Radio

• 9 am: Chamber 101 for Members @ Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce

• 10 am: Bone Health Event @ The Reserve at Fairhope

• 12 pm: E. Shore Chamber Networking at Noon @ Cafe Viola, 51 S. Church St.

• 12:30 pm: FH Rotary Rep. Jennifer Fidler Legislative Update @ FH United Methodist

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

• 4:45 pm: Catfish & Cheese Grits Night $6 Adults / $5 Children @ First Fairhope

• 5:15 pm: Recreation Board Meeting @ Fairhope Recreation Center

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

• 6 pm: 6-12th Grade Girls Bible Study on Identity Begins @ Trinity Presbyterian

• 6:30 pm: Music & General Trivia @ District Hall

• 6:30 pm: Wise Guys Jazz Band @ Gambino’s Italian Grill

• 6:30 - 9 pm: Live Music @ Rotolo’s

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

• 7:28 - 7:51 pm: Sunset @ Fairhope Pier

Thursday, August 22
Sign up for Let’s Go Fairhope here

• 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 Assistance @ Fairhope Public Library

• 10 am: Weekly Grief Support Group Begins August 22 @ First Fairhope

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

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

• 5:30 pm: Plant & Pour Workshop plant crafts with sips @ Corner Copia Gardens

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

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

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

• 6 pm: Gulf Coast Treasures Art Class Night @ Hello Gallery Art & Things

• 6 pm: Southern Women Artists and Writers on Creativity and Aging @ FH Library

• 6 pm: Rebecca / Gerry Duo - Live Music @ Gambino's Italian Grill

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

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

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

• 7 pm: Fairhope Pirates vs Spanish Fort Toros - Football Game @ Majors Field

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

• 7:26 - 7:50 pm: Sunset @ Fairhope Pier

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

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