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1. Fairhope Downtown Hotel Back Up For Approval

2. Fairhope Witches Ride Has Limited Tickets Left for Tomorrow

3. Fairhope High School Band Named WKRG Band of the Week

4. Fairhope Adoptable Pets : Meet Mooshy

5. Quick News from around Fairhope 

6. Let’s Go! Fairhope Events Section

Fairhope Downtown Hotel Back Up For Approval

The Fairhope Times reports that the city’s Board of Adjustments and Appeals will review a proposal on Monday for a three-story hotel and mixed-use project at 301 Fairhope Avenue, which would require demolishing the old Peoples Cooperative/Fairhope Hardware Store. The project includes a 27-room hotel on the upper floors, with a medical spa and restaurant on the ground floor. Although hotel use is not typically allowed under the B-2 general business zoning, the developers are seeking a special exception. The plan was previously delayed in August to address parking concerns, as city staff requested one parking space per hotel room, and negotiations about potential off-site parking or using the city’s parking structure were ongoing.

Fairhope Witches Ride Has Limited Tickets Left for Tomorrow

From the Baldwin County Humane Society — Witches and Warlocks! Sparkles wants to remind you all that tickets to ride in the Fairhope Witches Ride are only on sale until tomorrow (Tuesday 10/22) at noon unless we sell out before! Ball tickets will be sold at the gate.

Fly over to our website at https://www.baldwinhumane.org/fairhope-witches-ride to grab yours!

Fairhope High School Band Named WKRG Band of the Week

Congratulations to Fairhope High School’s Buccaneer Band for being named WKRG Band of the Week for Week 8 of 5th Quarter! Led by drum majors Addison Vontrobe, Gustavo Aguilera, and Sydney Gray, along with band directors Meredyth Peterson and Tyler Butler, the Buccaneer Band consistently excels. The Fairhope High School Wind Ensemble has been selected to perform at the Alabama Music Educators In-Service Conference in January 2024 and 2025, and many band members regularly earn spots in state honor bands and all-state ensembles. The band is known for receiving superior ratings at both marching and concert competitions, and their dedication shines through every Friday night and competition. Congratulations to the Buccaneer Band!

Fairhope Adoptable Pets: Meet Mooshy

Meet Mooshu, a striking 3-year-old male black and white cat with a heart full of affection! His distinctive patches make him a standout in any room, but it’s his personality that truly shines. Mooshu is independent and knows exactly when he’s had enough love, making him the perfect balance of snuggles and solo time. He adores spending quality moments with his human companions, offering gentle headbutts and purring contentedly by your side. When it’s playtime, he transforms into a bundle of energy, eagerly chasing feather wands, pouncing on balls, and darting after laser pointers with impressive agility. This charming cow cat is ready to bring joy, warmth, and a dash of playfulness to his forever home. If you’re looking for a companion who knows how to keep things lively while also appreciating some personal space, Mooshu is the one for you!

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

Quick News from Around Fairhope

1. Fairhope Weather: Warm Days / Cool Nights

2. Fairhope School Needs Winter Clothes For Students

3. Traffic Study Identifies Problems in Baldwin County

4. Veterans Drive Could Reopen This Week

5. Best of the Bay Gumbo Championship November 2

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Monday October 21
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• 1:30 - 3 pm: Craft Circle @ Fairhope Christian Church

• 1:30 pm: TED Talks Discussion Group @ Fairhope Public Library Computer Lab

• 2 - 4 pm: Loss & Grief "How do we find/offer comfort?" @ FH Christian Church

• 4 - 5 pm: Library Board of Trustees Meeting @ Fairhope Public Library

• 4 - 7 pm: Fall Party $2 ice cream cones @ Cammie's Old Dutch Ice Cream Shoppe

• 5 pm: Board of Adjustments Meeting @ City of Fairhope Council Chambers

• 5:30 pm: Halloween Bingo - Come in Costume! @ Provision

• 5:30 pm: Title IX Town Hall + Undocumented Town Hall @ First Baptist Fairhope

• 6 pm: Debbie Parnell Elements of Landscape Photography Class Begins @ R Bistro

• 6 pm: David Butler - Live Music @ Gambino's Italian Grill

• 6:14 pm - 6:28 pm: Sunset @ Fairhope Pier

• 6:30 pm: Magnolia Squares Square Dancing @ Fairhope Christian Church

• 6:30 pm: Auditions for "Dial M for Murder" @ Theatre 98

• 6:30 pm: Survivors of Suicide (SOS) Loss Support Group @ Fairhope UMC

Tuesday October 22
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• 8 am: FREE headshot sessions w/ Katie Lee Photography @ The Reserve at FH

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

• 9:15 am: Music and Movement Class Ages 0-5 w/ Caregiver @ Youth Orchestra

• 10:30 am: Review of Freedom National […] by James Oakes @ FH Public Library

• 10:30 am - 1 pm: Senior Health & Wellness Fair - Open to All @ Nix Center

• 12:30 pm: Tough Dogs Cancer Support Group @ Fairhope UMC

• 2:45 pm: Boy's Bible Study @ Fairhope Christian Church

• 5 - 7 pm: Diary of a Wimpy Kid -Book 19 Release Party @ Page & Palette

• 5:30 pm: Hope Community Volunteer/Member Appreciation @ FH United Methodist

• 5:30 pm: Sunflower Painting Class @ Hello Gallery Art & Things

• 6:30 pm: Auditions for "Dial M for Murder" @ Theatre 98

• 6:13 - 6:37 pm: Sunset @ Fairhope Pier

• 6:30 pm: Running Wild Hills & Speed Run @ Meet at Pier Ave & Satsuma St

• 7 pm: Restorative Yoga Sound Bath @ 368 Commercial Park Dr. Fairhope

• 7 pm: Bingo @ Bone & Barrel

• 7 - 10 pm: Karaoke @ Gambino’s Italian Grill

• 8 pm: Trivia Night @ Tongue and Groove -&- The Ravenite Pizzeria

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