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Memorial Day on the Bay
Anne Dorman & John Oldshue
May 23, 2025
Hey y’all! Butter my biscuit and pass the bug spray - summertime has sauntered back into Fairhope! The azaleas are showin’ off, the bay breeze is whisperin’ secrets through the Spanish moss, and every porch swing in town is gettin’ its seasonal workout.
Now before we get too carried away with watermelon slices and backyard barbecues, let’s take a moment to remember what truly makes this weekend special. Memorial Day isn’t just the unofficial start of summer - it’s a time to honor and remember the brave souls who gave everything for our freedoms. So while you're grillin’ and chillin’, take a second to tip your hat, raise a glass, or say a prayer for the heroes who made this all possible.
And now, your Friday Joke of the day: “How many therapists does it take to change a lightbulb? Only one, but the lightbulb has to want to change.”
Stay cool, stay curious, and dive into this week’s happenings without melting! Don’t forget—sharing FairhopeNow.com with a friend or family member enters you to win a $25 Kind Cafe gift card! Just email us at [email protected], and we’ll add your name to the raffle. – John Oldshue & Anne Dorman
Muddy Mobile Bay
Memorial Day Celebration
Summer Bucket List
Baldwin Pops on the Bluff
Adoptable Pets: Meet Velma
Quick News from Around Fairhope
Mobile Baykeeper : Mud Dumping
The Fairhope Times reports that during a meeting at Fairhope Methodist Church last night, state Senator Chris Elliot looked on as citizens from Fairhope and all over the county expressed concerns about federal "mud-dumping" in Mobile Bay: an economical method being used to deepen the shipping channel. Representatives from Mobile Baykeeper urged those attending to contact their representatives in Congress to include additional funding in the new federal budget to dispose of the material in a more environmentally-friendly manner - and protect the local fishing industry. Read more here
Memorial Day Celebration Monday
At the Fairhope Elks Lodge #1879 every year on Memorial Day, July 4th, & Labor Day we serve up a huge BBQ offering plates of chicken, ribs, or pulled pork complete with trimmings such as coleslaw, beans, & bread. We also have an onsite bake sale. Our plates are $18 each and we aim to start serving at 10:30 on Memorial Day! Community members are welcome to dine-in or carry-out and for anyone on the go we will also serve drive-thru style around the back of our building on the Gambino's parking lot side.
These events are a staple in our fundraising efforts each year and key to helping us support many benevolent causes such as Drug Awareness, Scholarships to local graduating seniors, Veterans Affairs and many many more! Don't wait too late, last year we started selling out of options by noon! Learn more here
Local Summer Bucket List
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Baldwin Pops on the Bluff
Monday evening the Baldwin Pops will perform at the George Henry park in Fairhope at 6:00 pm. Bring a chair, snakcs, and your friends to enjoy this concert. The Baldwin Pops will be joined by the Eastern Shore Choral Society, with guest emcee WALA Meteorologist, Fairhope's own, Nicholas Herboso. Learn more here
Fairhope Adoptable Pets: Meet Velma
Zoom in on Velma, a dazzling orange, black, and cream tortoiseshell cat who's ready to unravel the mysteries of your heart with her whip-smart wit and irresistible charm! Named after the brainy genius of Scooby-Doo, this 3-year-old feline detective is a technicolor dream-her torti coat swirls like a sunset masterpiece, and her twinkling eyes are always plotting the next big adventure. Whether she's sniffing out the case of the missing sock or staking out the coziest sunbeam in the house, Velma's on the job with a purr and a prance!
This clever kitty's got a mind like a steel trap and a heart that's pure gold. She's the queen of curiosity-watch her paw-sitively dazzle you as she solves the puzzle of the perfect nap spot or curls up close for a snuggle that's sweeter than a Scooby Snack. Velma's sophisticated sass and affectionate cuddles make her the ultimate sidekick, ready to bring a splash of magic and mystery to your every day. She's not just a cat-she's a whisker-twirling wonder who'll keep you charmed and cozy!
Velma's ready to trade her detective hat for a forever home, and The Haven team is hot on the trail to make it happen! Want to meet this torti trailblazer? Fill out an adoption application today, and we'll set up a Meet and Greet where Velma can work her feline magic on you. One purr, and you'll be ready to scoop her up and start your own purr-fect mystery together! Don't miss the clues-Click https://ow.ly/9i7r50VVBmB to apply and let Velma solve the case of your heart!
Quick News from Around Fairhope
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