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Fairhope Faces Water Woes: Fines Up to $500 đŸ˜±

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John Oldshue
August 14, 2024

 

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In today’s newsletter :

  1. Fairhope Water Woes : Fines Up to $500 đŸ˜± 

  2. Fairhope Tree Lights Update

  3. Meadowlark Farms of Fairhope Offering Fresh Eggs

  4. Quick News from around Fairhope

  5. Fairhope Faces: Leah Razzano

  6. Lets Go Fairhope ! Events

Fairhope Water Woes:
Fines up to $500 đŸ˜± 

Fairhope’s hit another water snag, this time thanks to a well that decided to take an unplanned vacation and go kaput, knocking out about 1 million gallons of water a day. With the summer heat cranking up and rain taking a break, the city has hit the panic button, moving us to a mandatory Phase III of the water conservation plan. Translation? Put those sprinklers on pause and follow the strict water rules above unless you want to risk a hefty fine—yes, up to $500 if you’re caught sneaking in some lawn watering đŸ˜± .

But hey, there’s a silver lining! A temporary pump is scheduled to arrive today, and if all goes according to plan, it should be up and running by the end of the week, giving us a much-needed splash of relief. Meanwhile, the city’s keeping a close watch and will update us on the situation by Monday. If the pump plays nice, we might even downgrade to Phase II of the conservation plan next week. So, hang tight, keep those sprinklers off, and maybe do a little rain dance—who knows, maybe that will work ?

Fairhope Tree Lights Update

The city council just approved $115K for 10,000 strands of holiday lights to make sure every tree from Oak Street to Morphy Avenue is wrapped in festive cheer this season—no bare branches allowed! Mayor Sullivan confirmed that they’ll be wrapping the lights around the branches, not just draping them over the tops like in the past. And for those wondering, only trees on city property are getting the holiday treatment, so if you’re hoping to light up your own trees, you’ll still need to DIY. You can get the full details from The Fairhope Times by clicking here.

Meadowlark Farms of Fairhope Offering Fresh Eggs

Hey there, egg lovers! Meadowlark Farms of Fairhope has new hours, 8am to 7pm, and a shiny new self-service egg stand at 12740 Saddlebrook Cir, Fairhope. Just swing by, grab your $4/dozen or $6/18 eggs, and keep those chickens clucking with joy! When you reach the waterfall in Dominion Farms, stay left and follow the egg signs until the road dead ends into the house. If you get lost, just give Sandy a call at 256-617-0467. Follow their Facebook page here to get more updates on what they offer.

Quick News from around Fairhope

Fairhope Faces: Leah Razzano

Meet Leah Razzano the Assistant Store Manager at Running Wild and a former 2-3 guard for the Ole Miss women’s basketball team. But don’t worry, we won’t hold that against her—well, maybe just a little. Hail State!

  • 7 am - 12 pm: First Day of School @ St. James Episcopal & Country Day Schools

  • 7:30 - 11 am: Mimosas for Moms $6 Back to School @ Provision

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

  • 12:30 pm: Fairhope Rotary M. Sledge Purple Pinkie Project @ FH United Methodist

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

  • 4 pm: Spirit Night - Fairhope West Parent Teacher Partnership @ Ox Kitchen

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

  • 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

  • 7:35 - 7:59 pm: Sunset @ Fairhope Pier

  • 7 am: Personnel Board Meeting @ City of Fairhope Mayor's Conference Room

  • 7:30 am: First Day of School @ Bayshore Christian School

  • 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: Registration Opens: Plein Air Fairhope 2024 @ Eastern Shore Art Center

  • 10 am: Mid-Morning Paint Party @ Home and Holiday

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

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

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

  • 5:30 - 7 pm: Botox & JuvĂ©derm Event with Dr. Kevin Dean @ Old Battles Place

  • 5:30 - 7:30 pm: The Badd Dawgs Duo - Live Music @ Page & Palette

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

  • 6 - 7:30 pm: The Lost Art of Random Conversation @ Corner Copia Gardens

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

  • 6 - 9 pm: The Art of Mixology - Tiki 2 @ The Hope Farm

  • 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: Mike Estep & Friends - Live Music @ The Hope Farm

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

  • 7 - 10 pm: Raul & Eden - Live Music @ Bone & Barrel
    7:34 - 7:58 pm: Sunset @ Fairhope Pier

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

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- John Oldshue, Anne Dorman, and Lynn Oldshue