Monday Morning

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Anne Dorman & John Oldshue
January 27, 2025

Happy Monday Morning Fairhope!

The snow has melted, businesses have reopened, and school buses are running once again. We hope that you enjoyed some of the local events we shared for this past weekend - we sure did! Now we bring you some local news and events for this week. However if we’ve missed anything, let us know so we can help spread the word.

First, your Monday Morning laugh: Why do birds fly south for the winter? Because it’s too far to walk.

Now grab your hot tea or coffee and dive into this week’s updates! Be sure to share this with your friends and neighbors. If they subscribe at FairhopeNow.com (or click the big blue button below), you’ll be entered to win a $25 gift card to Kind Cafe! Just email us at [email protected] to let us know, and we’ll add your name to the raffle. Here’s to a great week ahead! – John Oldshue & Anne Dorman

In Today’s Fairhope Now Newsletter

  1. Tell us your Favorite Local King Cake!

  2. Fairhope Expo

  3. FSTC Lecture Re-scheduled

  4. Caring for your Frozen Plants

  5. Sunset Shot

  6. Fairhope Adoptable Pets: Meet Daria

  7. Quick News from Around Fairhope

King Cake Taste Test

We have already tried several and want to know where else to go taste test! We all know that King cakes are a traditional pastry typically associated with the celebration of Mardi Gras. But did you know that these specialty cakes are often braided or circular, decorated with colorful sugar in purple, green, and gold because those colors represent: justice, faith, and power, respectively. A small figurine, usually a baby, is hidden inside the cake, and the person who finds it is said to have good luck (and is expected to host the next king cake party!). The cakes are usually made from a sweet, yeasted dough and filled with cinnamon, cream cheese, or fruit. They are a local favorite part of the Mardi Gras season, which lasts from Epiphany (January 6) until Fat Tuesday. Here are photos of a couple of our favorites (Fairhope Chocolate & Warehouse Bakery) - please share yours!

Fairhope Expo Coming Soon

Next week the State of the City Expo will be held on Tuesday, February 4th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Fairhope Civic Center. Mayor Sherry Sullivan will deliver her annual State of the City address, providing an overview of the past year's achievements and outlining future plans for the city. This rescheduled event will maintain its interactive format, allowing attendees to engage with city leaders and explore various municipal departments.

Each department will have a dedicated table to showcase their services and discuss their objectives for 2025. The mayor's speech is set to begin at approximately 5:30 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, enjoy a light dinner, and participate in giveaways.

New Date: FSTC Lecture Series

Tomorrow the Fairhope Single Tax Colony will host Catherine King for an interesting Lecture Tuesday, Jan. 28th, 2025 (postponed due to weather). Be sure to put this and the other three lectures on your calendar, more info can be found here: FSTC.

Plants Looking sad? Don’t Prune!

Cooper Farms advises us:

Pruning? STOP! Step away from the pruners! It’s best to wait and let your plants show you where the damage is before diving in with clippers. Woody plants like citrus trees take time to heal and compartmentalize any damage. When it’s time to prune in late February or early March, gently scratch the bark to see if it’s green underneath—green means it’s alive! Pruning after environmental stress can cause your plant to go into shock, decide it hates where it lives and won’t bounce back OR take a lot longer to bounce back. Let them be moody in peace. Trust the process.

Wait on fertilizer until the weather warms up consistently in spring— remember what we talked about leaving them alone to be moody? We don’t want them pushing out new growth yet because we want them in recovery mode to heal. We also don’t want fresh new growth to be damaged by a future cold snap.

Citrus trees might look like they’re throwing in the towel after a freeze, all leaves lost but don’t count them out just yet. Leaf drop and twig dieback are common, but most mature trees will bounce back. Oranges, satsumas, and grapefruits are the tough guys of the citrus world, while lemons and limes can be a little more delicate, especially when young.

A lot of plants will just go dormant and are not actually dead! Don’t dump out any pots that once had a plant in it until spring if you’re not sure if it is a perennial or not. Perennial means it comes back every year.

You may be surprised at what all pops back up come end of spring to say hello again!

Cool-season veggies like kale, collards, and parsley might look droopy, but give them a few days—they’ll perk right back up. Winter flowers like pansies, violas, and snapdragons are also champs at bouncing back after a cold spell. Learn more here

Sunset Shot

Colorful Fairhope sunset yesterday over Mobile Bay

Fairhope Adoptable Pets: Meet Daria

Meet Daria, a lovable 4-month-old brown puppy with a heart full of sweetness! With her soft fur and big, soulful eyes, she's impossible to resist. Daria's playful and affectionate nature makes her the perfect companion for anyone seeking a furry friend to shower with love. Whether she's chasing after her favorite toys or cuddling up for a nap, Daria's gentle spirit will melt your heart. This little bundle of joy is sure to bring endless smiles and warmth to any home lucky enough to have her! Learn more about Daria and other adoptable pets by clicking through to The Haven.

Quick News from Around Fairhope

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