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In today’s newsletter :

1. Sean’s Prime Dining Closes, Mary Ann’s Deli Moves In 

2. More Details on Fairhope’s $10 Million Working Waterfront Project

3. Southern Grove Vineyard Update

4. Quick News from around Fairhope

5. Fairhope Faces : Jesse Ledbetter “Life’s a Pretty Good Humbler”

6. Let’s Go! Fairhope Events Section

Sean’s Prime Dining Closes, Mary Ann’s Deli Moves In

It’s with a heavy heart that we bid farewell to Sean’s Prime Dining, a cherished gem in Downtown Fairhope that’s been at the heart of so many of our culinary tours. Chef Sean Travis fulfilled his dream of serving our community with fresh, locally sourced cuisine, and his passion was evident in every dish he crafted. As Sean’s Prime Dining closes its doors, we’re filled with gratitude for the incredible memories made there. Bob Coppoletta , owner of Mary Ann’s Deli says they will be moving into the space and open in a few weeks. Thank you, Chef Sean, and your entire team for giving us all a “prime time” that we’ll never forget!

More Details on Fairhope’s $10 Million Working Waterfront Project

Fairhope’s waterfront is getting a facelift, but Mayor Sherry Sullivan wants everyone to brace for a bit of chaos during construction. With new traffic patterns, barricades, and limited parking, navigating the area will feel like a game of “find the cul-de-sac.” On the bright side, there are exciting upgrades on the way, including new restrooms, railings, and even a power lift for easier hillside access. The north side of the park will remain open longer, so visitors can still enjoy the beach while the work is underway. Just remember to pack your patience along with your picnic—this project is set to take about 14 months, but the results should be worth the wait! Get the full story from Fox 10 WALA and also the Working Waterfront Project website.

Southern Grove Vineyard Update

Southern Grove Vineyard, which opened just a few weeks ago, gave an update on their operation in an interview on Fox 10. The menu and the wine list are now available to check out all the great new options for Fairhope.

Quick News from around Fairhope

1. Fairhope Weather : Higher Rain Chances

2. Fairhope Starbucks Progress Report

3. Fairhope Film Festival Scheduled for Nov. 7-10

4. Splash Pad Reopens for 8/31 - 9/2

5. Thursday at Fairhope History Museum- Lt. Nolte Speaks @ 1:00

6. Sourdough Lessons at Fairhope Chocolate

7. Cookies Help Ravenite Pizzeria Family Member Fighting Cancer

8. Fairhope Middle School Family Needs Help

Fairhope Faces : Jesse Ledbetter “Life’s a Pretty Good Humbler”

This is the first guitar I ever bought. Paid for it with one of my first oil field paychecks but never played it. I walked by that guitar one day after I was laid off and thought, ‘I spent way too much money for that thing to not know how to play it.’ I taught myself with internet videos. Played thirty minutes a day–that grew into hours a day and, eventually, a few gigs. Sometimes I play at the Fairhope pier at sunset; people seem to enjoy it. I like to play Tyler Childers’ songs. I get told I look like him. That and Hank Williams, Jr. before he fell off the mountain. Read the whole story on Our Southern Souls.

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.

Wednesday, August 28
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• 8 am, 9:05 - 10 am: Local News / Gulf Coast Swap Shop @ WABF 1480 AM Radio

• 12:30 pm: FH Rotary Gail Linkins Secret Service for B. Bush @ FH Unt. Methodist

• 3 pm: Back Porch Folk Singers @ Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship

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

• 6 pm: Splash Bash Kindergarten - 6th Gr. Kickoff @ FH UMC Children’s Ministries

• 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

• 7:20 - 7:43 pm: Sunset @ Fairhope Pier

Thursday, August 29
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• 8 am, 9:05 - 10 am: Local News / Gulf Coast Swap Shop @ WABF 1480 AM Radio

• 8 am: FH West Parent Teacher Partnership Volunteer Breakfast @ FH West Elem.

• 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

• 12 pm: "Comparing Dementias,” types of dementia, care strategies @ The Reserve

• 1 pm: Lieutenant Shane Nolte - History FH Police Department @ History Museum

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

• 4 pm: E. Shore Chamber Ribbon Cutting @ Southern Grove Vineyard

• 4 - 7 pm: FH West Spirit Night - Support Local School Night @ Subway Fairhope

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

• 5 - 7 pm: "Its a Girlfriend Thing" 30+ Women's Meetup Dinner Night @ Bill-E's

• 5:30 pm: Sunset Rotary Members' Meeting Guest Speaker @ (Sunset Rotary)

• 5: 30 - 7:30 pm: Adam Holt - Live Music @ Page & Palette

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

• 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 - 9 pm: Mike Estep & John Keuler - Live Music @ The Hope Farm

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

• 7 - 10 pm: Johnny Hayes - Live Music @ Bone & Barrel

• 7:18 - 7:42 pm: Sunset @ Fairhope Pier

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

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- John Oldshue, Anne Dorman, & Lynn Oldshue