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In Today’s Fairhope Now Newsletter :

1. Will we outgrow our Water Supply?

2. Osprey Initiative: Glass Recyling Pilot

3. Save the Date: FEEF’s Fall Fundraiser

4. Apiary Fairhope

5. Fairhope Police Dept is Hiring

6. Quick News from around Fairhope

7. Fairhope Adoptable Pets: Scooby

8. Let’s Go! Fairhope Events Section

Fairhope Growth leads to Water Tower Needs: Federal Funds Sought Out

Fairhope is unique in that it uses an underground aquifer and water wells to secure its water supply and with recent growth the pumps struggle to keep up with all of the demand.

NBC 15 quoted Mayor Sherry Sullivan as saying: "We continue to up-size lines and add water wells. But you also have to add storage capacity. So we know that, eventually, north and south in our water territory, we're going to have to have water towers… And you also want to be able to allow your wells time to rest,” she explains. “You know, you don't want to have your pumps running continuously. You want to have that storage capacity."

Mayor Sherry Sullivan said that Fairhope is working with U.S. Senator Katie Britt and Congressman Jerry Carl to secure $7M dollars of federal funds for the water tower project. If approved, funds for the 2 new towers would come from the Federal Community Development Fund.

Learn more here: NBC 15 Full News Article

Fairhope Glass Recycling Pilot

Bring your glass! Now through October 4th glass that you bring to the recycling center at 555 S. Section St. will be crushed and turned into concrete for Flying Creek Nature Preserve! This is a unique project from Osprey Initiative and Thompson Engineering. If you are a Fairhope resident and have a City dump sticker you can put your glass into the glass bins.

If you are in the Fairhope City limits, but do not receive City trash pickup, the Osprey Initiative will be set up at the Fairhope Farmer’s Market on Thursdays Sept 19th and 26th.

The Osprey Initiative thanks My Place, The Bone and Barrel, and The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection for participating in this pilot project.If you are a restaurant and want to participate or if you have general questions, please reach out to Nicole Love at [email protected]

Fairhope Educational Enrichment Foundation Event: Save the Date!

One of the most beloved and anticipated events here in Fairhope that also supports FEEF’s educational mission is right around the corner! You will find great food and entertainment at the party, plus local fairhope public school students will benefit from this larger than life fundraiser! Watch for tickets to go live soon.

FEEF’s Annual Fall Fundraiser will be Saturday, October 26th. Join FEEF for this year’s “Jubilee, Party at the Pavilion” for a fun-filled evening at The Nest Campus in Downtown Fairhope. Tickets will include your dinner, drinks, live entertainment, and even a silent auction! If you want to get even more involved contact [email protected] for volunteer and sponsorship opportunities.

Apiary: The New Kid on the Block

Apiary Fairhope is being advertised as the new event space opening in the Spring of 2025 at The Mill location in Downtown Fairhope. A variety of restaurants and stores have been housed at 85 N Bancroft over the past several years. We look forward to meeting our new neighbors!

Fairhope Police Department is Hiring

Are you interested in serving your local community? The Fairhope Police Department is looking for both Police Officers & Corrections Officers. They’re offering competitive hourly rates and great benefits too including retirement, insurance, and vacation time. Check out the link below for more information!

Quick News from Around Fairhope

1. Cooler Temps on the way? And more rain!

2. Ribbon Cutting for Fairhope's new vineyard Southern Grove

3. Our Southern Souls: “Southern Sisters”

4. Library’s new Mystery Book Club: I Will Find You

5. Bike Night Fundraiser at Bill-E’s

6. Lotus Bluum Guided Meditation + Sound Bath

Fairhope Adoptable Pets : Scooby

Meet Scooby, the charming 7-week-old orange and cream tabby kitten with a personality as vibrant as her fur! Named after the iconic Great Dane from "Scooby-Doo," this little feline is always on the hunt for the next adventure or hidden treat. Despite her single eye, Scooby's spirit is anything but limited—her playful pounces and inquisitive whiskers are constantly on the move, uncovering new mysteries around every corner.

Scooby’s curiosity and sweet nature make her the heart of any home, transforming every ordinary moment into an exciting escapade. With her boundless enthusiasm and endearing antics, Scooby proves that even the smallest kittens can have the most enormous hearts. Read more about Scooby and other adoptable pets at the Haven by clicking here.

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 like it because it’s basic, easily accessible, can be printed and posted on the fridge, and found on social media. Click here to visit website and subscribe to the newsletter.

Wednesday, September 4
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• 8 am, 9:05 - 10 am: Local News / Gulf Coast Swap Shop @ WABF 1480 AM Radio

• 9 am - 4 pm: Headshot pop-up event -get yours made for $95 @ Bill-E's Red Barn

• 11 am - 3 pm: Whip It Out Wednesday free-up needles/hooks @ So. Twist Yarns

• 12:30 pm: Fairhope Rotary Meeting w/ Guest Speaker @ Fairhope United Methodist

• 12:30 pm: History of Kabuki Theatre 3-session course @ USA 111 Saint James Ave

• 1:30 pm: Weekly Bible Study @ Fairhope UMC

• 3 pm: Tree Committee Meeting @ City of Fairhope Mayor's Conference Room

• 4 pm: RSVP Deadline -Coastal AL Business Networking Event @ Tidewater Insurance

• 4 - 6 pm: VIP Preview - Sympli Fall/Winter 2024 Trunk Show @ M&F Casuals

• 4:30 pm: Public Schools Commission Meeting @ Fairhope Middle School

• 5 - 9 pm: Bike Night @ Bill-E’s

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

• 6 - 9 pm: Trivia Night @ American Legion Post 199

• 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

• 7:11 - 7:34 pm: Sunset @ Fairhope Pier

Thursday, September 5
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: Weekly Grief Support Group @ First Fairhope

• 1:45 pm: Senior-Center-Members Coffee & Conversation w/ Gary Gover @ NixCenter

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

• 5 pm: Planning Commission Meeting @ City of Fairhope Council Chambers

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

• 5:30 pm: Sunset Rotary Guest Speaker: C. Darby Ulery, Let's Go! Fairhope Founder

• 5:30 pm: Coastal Alabama Networking Event @ 319.5 Fairhope Ave (Behind Sage)

• 5:30 - 7:30 pm: Shane Perry - Live Music @ Page & Palette

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

• 6 pm: Plant Trivia Night @ Corner Copia Gardens

• 6 pm: Carmel Apple Class $35 per person (Limit 10 ppl) @ Fairhope Chocolate

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

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

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

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

• 7:10 - 7:33 pm: Sunset @ Fairhope Pier

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

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