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In today’s newsletter :

1. Mobile Opera in Fairhope: ‘My Life Online’ This Saturday at ESAC!

2. Nominate the 2024 Veteran of the Year

3. Early Bird “Live at 5” Season Pass for just $115!

4. Help Coming For The "Worst Intersection In Town"?

5. Live at Five Fall Lineup

6. Quick News from around Fairhope

7. Fairhope Faces: Shay & Shawn at SnS Coffee

8. Let’s Go! Fairhope Events Section

Mobile Opera in Fairhope: ‘My Life Online’ This Saturday at ESAC!

Our friends at Let’s Go! Fairhope found this great event — This Saturday, Fairhope locals won’t want to miss the comedic and insightful “My Life Online” as the Mobile Opera comes to the Eastern Shore Art Center. On August 24th at 7:00 PM, this free, one-act opera introduces Kay, an immigration lawyer who’s taken social distancing to the extreme—living her entire life online, from therapy to yoga to work. But when an unexpected crisis involving a child she’s never met pulls her out of her digital cocoon, Kay is reminded of the value of real human connection. Composed by Julliard’s Scott Eyerly and first premiered in Edinburgh in 2023, this USA performance promises 45 minutes of laughter and reflection. More details can be found at www.mobileopera.org.

Nominate the 2024 Veteran of the Year

The City of Fairhope is now accepting applications for the 2024 Veteran of the Year! 🇺🇸 Each year, we celebrate a local veteran who has not only served our country but also made a big impact here at home through their volunteer work. If you know someone who fits the bill, now’s the time to get them recognized!

The 2024 Veteran of the Year will be announced at the final City Council meeting in October. For more details, visit www.fairhopeal.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7764/4013

Early Bird “Live at 5” Season Pass for just $115!

Grab your Early Bird “Live at 5” season pass for just $115 and score all four shows at a steal! With two sold-out shows last year, this pass is your golden ticket to never missing a beat. But hurry—there’s only a limited quantity, and these babies could be gone before Sunday! Regular-priced tickets drop on Tuesday, but why wait? The Live at Five Fall lineup is out, and it’s a doozy! Get ready for Mustache the Band on 9/20, The Original Wailers featuring Al Anderson on 10/11, JJ Grey & Mofro on 11/8, and wrap it all up with Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute on 12/20. Plus, you’ll breeze past the GA line through the exclusive “Season Pass and Sponsors Only Gate” by the stage. Pick up your lanyard at Coastal Alabama Community College’s admin office (450 Fairhope Ave) from September 10-12 (8 AM to 5 PM) or September 13 (8 AM to 1 PM). Can’t make it? No worries—you can pick it up at the first show of the season! Don’t sleep on this—grab your pass here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLE33JHH1XNQB/checkout/IV3GBKZCJV2LZYOF4UVFR3UZ

Help Coming For The "Worst Intersection In Town"?

The Fairhope Times reports that the city council has given the green light for Mayor Sullivan to hire Neel-Schaffer Engineering to tackle the notorious Fairhope Avenue at Ingleside Street intersection, a spot Councilman Burrell dubs “the worst intersection in town.” More details at The Fairhope Times

Quick News from around Fairhope

1. Fairhope Weather : Warmer with Isolated PM Storms

2. Fairhope football: Fairhope Loses Opener to Spanish Fort

3. Find Painted Rocks for Free Gene’s Beans Treats

4. Fairhope Family Needs Help With Diapers and Wipes

5. Blind Tiger May Open Next Week

6. Benches Being Removed at Fairhope Pier Park for Work

7. 175 Year Old Tree Removed in Fairhope Due To Lightning Strike

Fairhope Adoptable Pets : Indi

Meet Indi who is one of the longest residents at The Haven. She is an 8-week-old black kitten who is with a fearless spirit and an insatiable thirst for adventure. With her sleek ebony coat and bright, curious eyes, she’s always on the move, ready to explore every nook and cranny. Indi loves climbing to new heights, sniffing out intriguing scents, and investigating every sound that catches her attention. Whether it’s trying new things, learning tricks, or making new friends, Indi approaches life with boundless energy and endless curiosity, making her the perfect partner for any adventure. Click here for more information on Indi and other adoptable pets at The Haven.

Let’s Go Fairhope sifts through endless posts, websites and insider-scoop information to bring you the skinny on events and things to do locally. It filters out the noise and gets to the point. It’s a simple list, presented in a friendly format, reminding us at-a-glance of what’s happening each week. Our 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 our website and subscribe to our newsletter.

Friday, August 23
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• 8 am, 9:05 - 10 am: Local Info & Gulf Coast Swap Shop @ WABF 1480 AM Radio

• 10 am: Introduction to Painting Loose w/ Mitzie Massey @ E. Shore Art Center

• 11 am - 1 pm: Community Cafe Donation Lunch @ Fairhope United Methodist

• 11:30 am: Gulf Coast Real Estate Investor Group & Tax Strategy Panel @ Hatch

• 12 - 2 pm: Close Knit Knitting Circle @ Fairhope Public Library

• 1 - 3 pm: Eastern Shore Islamic Center Weekly Jummah @ FH Unitarian Fellowship

• 6 pm: SOLD OUT - Spanish Wine Tasting @ Provision

• 6 - 9 pm: Grits & Greens Live Music + Island Roots Food Truck @ FH Brewing

• 6 - 9 pm: David Butler - Live Music @ Gambino's Italian Grill

• 6:30 - 8:30 pm: Line Dancing Lessons w/ social dancing after @ Lucky Horseshoe

• 6:30 - 8:30 pm: The Jane Hanna Band - Live Music @ Page & Palette

• 6:30 - 9:30 pm: Lost Causeway - Live Music @ District Hall

• 6:30 pm: “Singo” Night “Where Bingo meets your favorite tunes” @ Rotolo’s

• 7 pm: Amalie Robert Estate Wine Dinner @ The Hope Farm

• 7 - 10 pm: Jesse Taylor - Live Music @ The Hope Farm

• 7 - 11 pm: Live Music / 10 pm - 2 am: Live DJ @ McSharry’s Irish Pub

• 7:25 - 7:49 pm: Sunset @ Fairhope Pier

• 8 - 11 pm: The Undertow Band - Live Music @ Bone & Barrel

• 9 pm - 12 am: Live Music @ The Ravenite Pizzeria

Saturday, August 24
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• 7:30 am: 28 Miles Ride + Casual/Beginner Rides @ Procycle

• 9:05 - 10 am: Gulf Coast Swap Shop @ WABF 1480 AM Radio

• 9 am: Grief Support Group in the Pool Room Before Business Hours @ 2 Shots In

• 10 am: Bama Mingles Meetup: Walk the Beach Front & Brunch

• 10 am: Mom's For Liberty Story Hour w/ Activities & Prizes @ FH Public Library

• 10 am - 2 pm: Brunch w/ Live music, food truck & Mimosa Seltzer @ FH Brewing

• 11 am - 1 pm: David Preston - Author Signing @ Page & Palette

• 5 - 7 pm: Pups & Pasta Event Support Baldwin Co. Humane Society @ Clovis Cafe

• 6 - 9 pm: Jacob Brock Solo Guitarist - Live Music @ Gambino's Italian Grill

• 6:30 pm: Game Night @ Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship

• 6:30 - 8:30 pm: Rock & Roll Bingo @ District Hall

• 6:30 - 8:30 pm: LEX - Live Music @ The Hope Farm

• 7 pm: Live Music / Live DJ 'til 2 AM @ McSharry’s Irish Pub

• 7 - 10 pm: Live Music or DJ Doors open at 6 PM Music at 7 @ Lucky Horseshoe

• 7:24 - 7:48 pm: Sunset @ Fairhope Pier

• 8 - 11 pm: The Fortunate Few Review - Live Music @ Bone & Barrel

• 9 pm - 12 am: Karaoke @ The Ravenite Pizzeria

Sunday, August 25
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• 7:30 am - 5 pm: Services at @ 3 Circle Church Fairhope, Celebration ChurchFairhope, Church of the Apostles, Fairhope Christian Church, Fairhope Church ofChrist, Fairhope United Methodist, Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship, First Fairhope, Lebanon Chapel, Redeemer Lutheran, St. James Episcopal, St. Lawrence, Trinity,Presbyterian Church, Twin Beech AME, Unity on the Eastern Shore and more

• 8:30 - 12 pm: A Celebration of Summer Missions @ Fairhope United Methodist

• 8:45 pm - 9:45 am Meditation @ Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship

• 9 am - 2 pm: Mobile Bay Makers Market @ American Legion Post 199

• 9:30 am: Veterans & First Responders Support Group before open @ 2 Shots In

• 9:30 am: Bill Coleman Live Jazz Guitar During Brunch @ Tamara’s Downtown

• 10:45 am: GulfQuest-Nat’l Maritime Museum Gulf Of Mexico @ Unitarian Fellowship

• 2 - 4 pm: Pickleball @ Fairhope United Methodist

• 4 - 8 pm: Nanafalia - Live Music @ American Legion Post 199

• 5 pm: Live Music @ Bone & Barrel

• 6 - 9 pm: Seoul Food Korean Cuisine Dinner @ The Hope Farm

• 6 - 9 pm: David Butler (Inside) Jesse Taylor (Outside) - Live Music @ Gambino's

• 6 - 8 pm: Live Traditional Irish Music @ McSharry’s Irish Pub

• 7:23 - 7:47 pm: Sunset @ Fairhope Pier

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