GREASE @ the Bluff Starts Tonight

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John Oldshue & Anne Dorman
April 30, 2025

Good afternoon, Fairhope —

You’ve made it to Wednesday - not quite the weekend, but just close enough to start making questionable plans.

So grab your coffee, your cocktail, or whatever liquid courage gets you through the rest of the week, and let’s jump into what’s happening around town.

But first, your midweek chuckle: “Never put off till tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow just as well.” - Mark Twain

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— Anne Dorman & John Oldshue

Today’s Fairhope Now Newsletter

  1. GREASE @ the Bluff Starts Tonight

  2. Blessing of the Animals Saturday

  3. Art Walk this Friday

  4. Newton Nest : School Opens Outdoor Classroom

  5. Fairhope Buzz : Popular Posts This Week

  6. Fairhope Adoptable Pets: Meet Cheryl

  7. Quick News & Events from Around Fairhope

GREASE @ the Bluff Starts Tonight

This Bluff show is going to be electrifyin’! Tickets for the Eastern Shore Repertory’s production of Grease are available now! April 30–May 3 at 7:30 PM @ Henry George Park on the Bluff in Fairhope, Directed by Erin Langley | Choreographed by Matthew Kiel.

Tickets are going fast—and this is one show you won’t want to miss!

The Bluff Legends were on the Loose as Greased Lightning rolled through Olde Towne Daphne this afternoon! After taking the keys to Greased Lightning from the T-Birds in exchange for a reduced summer school sentence, our very own Coach Calhoun (Jason McCormick) and Assistant Coach (Nathan Cox) made pit stops at 68 Ventures, Press & Co., and Hix Snedeker Companies — bringing the spirit of Grease to life across town!

Thank you to these hometown legends for keeping the energy alive as we gear up for opening night. Grease opens this Wednesday at the Bluff and we can’t wait to welcome you to Rydell High! Tickets available here.

Blessing of the Animals Saturday

From the Fairhope Police Department - We are happy to join Fairhope Christian Church for a Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, May 3 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event will be held on the campus of the Fairhope Christian Church at 349 Fairwood Boulevard in Fairhope. The blessing will take place at 4 p.m. by Pastor Betty Massey. Participants should bring their pets leashed or caged. All two-legged, four-legged and no-legged animals are welcome. Children who do not have pets are invited to bring their stuffed animals for a special blessing as well.
The event will also include pet adoptions and demonstrations by our K-9 unit. For information, please call the church at 251-928-8495.

Art Walk downtown this Friday

Eastern Shore Art Center hosts First Friday Art Walk! Event Sponsored by The Reserve at Fairhope. Live music inside by Jay Megginson.

EXHIBIT: Members' Juried Show. This annual exhibit showcases various work from the Artist Level members of the Eastern Shore Art Association. Artist Members were able to submit 3 original works done in any media. 280 total entries and 150 have been selected to exhibit in our largest turn-out to date! 

This year's judge: Meghan Lyman, Curator from the Walter Anderson Museum of Art. Work will be on display through April 25, 2025.

*Cover Artwork by Durand Seay

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Today was the ribbon cutting for Newton's Nest, the new outdoor classroom at J. Larry Newton School. It includes a wildlife habitat in a living laboratory. There's a sensory garden, songbird sanctuary, butterfly garden, frog bog and pond, weather station, and box turtle habitat. There is also a loblolly pine planted from a seed that traveled to the moon as part of the Artemis mission. Newton is the fifth school in Baldwin County to have a certified outdoor classroom. The school's sixth graders were tour guides for today–they helped design the project last year. Tomorrow night (Thursday, May 1) is also Spring Into Art at J. Larry Newton School. There’s food, kids’ art and and great Silent Auction including a signed Colts football from Riley Leonard. The coolest part is the Glow in the Dark Art Gallery with art from every Newton Student. - Lynn Oldshue

  1. Young Heros Emerge: Homeschooled kids, ages 4-9, conducted a beach cleanup at Orange St Pier, teaching us all about community service and environmental stewardship! Their moms organized this educational outing, inspiring others to follow suit.
    A community member witnessed this heartwarming scene and thanked the kids for their efforts. One user shared a similar experience doing subdivision cleanups with their son, started by cub scouts.

  2. Cookie's Happy Ending : A frantic search for 16-year-old Wiener dog Cookie ended joyfully when she was reunited with her owner after a car accident at 181/104. Community members shared clever tips on finding lost pets, including scent trails and door-to-door searches.

  3. Fundraising Fun : A community member seeks recommendations for installing a snake fence along their existing wooden fence to protect pets and kids. Suggestions poured in, ranging from moth balls to barn cats!

What's buzzing in your Fairhope world this week? 

Adoptable Pets: Meet Jane

Meet Jane - Your Future Adventure Buddy!
If you're looking for a dog who's as bright as she is sweet, let us introduce you to Jane! This gorgeous 5-year-old, 75-pound German Shepherd is ready to bring her incredible joy into your home. With her sleek brown, black, and silver coat, she's not just a sight to behold - she's also packed with personality! Smart as a whip and obedient, Jane already knows all the basic commands, and she's eager to impress you with her sharp mind! House-trained and ready to show off her manners, she'll seamlessly fit into your routine. Whether it's lounging around after a game of fetch or trotting alongside you on a walk, Jane is the definition of companionship goals. Speaking of fetch - watch out! Jane loves to play, and she's got an Olympic-level toss-and-catch game going. It's impossible not to smile when you see her happily zooming around, showing off her athleticism and joy for life. This girl is always up for a good time, and there's never a dull moment when she's around.

Do you have space in your life for a playful, loyal, and loving companion like Jane? If so, don't wait - she's ready to meet you! Simply fill out an adoption application and our team will arrange a quick 15-minute meet and greet. Who knows? This might just be the start of a beautiful new chapter with your very own fur-ever friend.
Come meet Jane and prepare to fall head over heels for this stunning, playful pup. We can't wait for you to meet your new best friend!

To learn more about Jane and other adorable adoptable pets at The Haven click here.

Quick News from around Fairhope

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