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Help Fairhope Resident Alegra Ladd Fight Cancer

Good damp morning and happy Monday, Fairhope! The holiday season is in full swing, and we’ve got some festive local events and opportunities to share with you. If you know of any more holiday happenings, we’d love to hear from you—tis the season to spread cheer!

Here’s a little Christmas joke to start your week: What do you call a reindeer with bad manners? Rude-olph.

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In Today’s Fairhope Now Newsletter

  1. Help Fairhope Resident Alegra Ladd Fight Cancer

  2. Fairhope Sunsets Calendar 2025 is Available

  3. Christmas Cookies Available

  4. Fairhope Christmas Parade was Wonderful

  5. Fairhope Pier Progress

  6. Fairhope Adoptable Pets: Meet Ginger The Cat

  7. Quick News from Around Fairhope

Help Fairhope Resident Alegra Ladd Fight Cancer 

Anyone who knows Alegra Ladd can tell you she can instantly light up a room with color and laughter. She’s always the first one to offer her love and support to those who need it. Right now, she needs us. Alegra was diagnosed with colorectal cancer this fall. It’s been a whirlwind of doctor's appointments, tests, road trips to UAB, treatment plans, and decisions. With that comes a lot of expenses, not to mention the mounting medical bills piling up before she even gets started with treatment. She will start chemotherapy and radiation soon and has an amazing team of doctors who have come together to get her better. There will be plenty of challenges ahead, but knowing Alegra’s positive attitude and determination to get healthy, she will beat this! Let’s make sure the least of her worries are her medical expenses! Please donate whatever you can to help with medical bills and deductibles, travel expenses, healthy/clean eating (which is a VERY important focus for her), and the comfort items that will make this treatment the best it can be. Most of all, please send your love and prayers and keep her in your thoughts while she fights this.Every dollar is appreciated so much! You can donate to a fundraiser for Alegra here.

Fairhope Sunsets Calendar 2025 is Available 

The new Fairhope Sunsets 2025 calendars have arrived! These are a holiday staple around Fairhope and are created by legendary cartoonist and photographer J.D. Crowe. They are now available at Page & Palette in downtown Fairhope. You can also order directly from him by email - [email protected]. Stay tuned for calendar signing updates around town!

Christmas Cookies Available

It’s All Sweet bakery has Christmas Cookies available. Cookie sleeves-$4. Assorted decorated dozen-$39. Santa gift box-$15. Grinch gift box-$12. DIY kits- 12 cookies, 4 icings and 4 sprinkles-$30. 6 cookies, 3 icings and 3 sprinkles-$15. Msg me to order. (Cookie sleeves have 2 inch cookies this year instead of the minis)

Fairhope Christmas Parade was Wonderful

The city of Fairhope drew thousands to its festive Christmas parade held on Friday night. Visitors bundled up against the seasonal chill to enjoy the vibrant lights, holiday cheer, and the joy of children anticipating gifts, such as bikes. Mayor Sherry Sullivan highlighted the magic of the event, which featured dazzling displays and culminated with Santa riding in on a firetruck.

 Progress at the Fairhope Pier

The Fairhope Times reported that the crew is adding more rip-rap rock to the pier seawall to break waves as waterfront renovations continue. This is all part of the larger Working Waterfront plan the city has described in detail: The main purpose of the project is to make safe and user-friendly improvements to the 10-acre South Beach Park area (Municipal Pier) to enhance citizens’ use of the waterfront park facilities while ensuring the park’s long-term resiliency and sustainability. One of the major structural components is the repair of the 50 year old bulkhead/seawall. Years of storms, especially Hurricanes Sally and Zeta, have threatened the structural integrity of the anchoring hardware allowing portions of the wall to shift. In other spots, water intrusion behind the wall has eroded the soil supporting the walkway. Learn more here

Fairhope Adoptable Pets: Meet Ginger The Cat

Ginger is a spirited 5-year-old male orange tabby with a personality that's as bold as his vibrant fur. With his striking orange coat and expressive green eyes, he knows how to capture attention without even trying. This charismatic feline is a master of communication, expertly dictating how much attention and interaction he desires from you. Whether it's a quick play session or a moment of quiet companionship, Ginger is clear about his needs, ensuring that you always know when it's time to engage and when to give him space. While he's not the cuddly type, Ginger is undeniably nice and has a way of brightening the room with his confident presence. He enjoys being near you, often choosing to settle close by, observing with an air of authority. His unique blend of independence and charm makes him an intriguing companion for those who appreciate an introverted cat with character. With Ginger, you'll find that every interaction is a delightful negotiation-he may not seek affection in the traditional sense, but his engaging personality and clear communication style make him a fascinating friend. If you're looking for a feline who knows what he wants and isn't afraid to ask for it, Ginger is your guy! Find out more about Ginger and other adoptable pets from The Haven by clicking here.

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Quick News from Around Fairhope

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