Who's Ready for the Weekend?

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Anne Dorman & John Oldshue
January 31, 2025

Woohoo! We have made it to Friday, Fairhope!

As we step into the weekend, we’ve got plenty of events, local updates, and community highlights to share with you. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities, Fairhope news updates, or ways to get involved, we’ve got you covered. Check out what’s happening around town and stay connected with your community.

First, your Friday afternoon laugh: Our computers went down at work today, so we had to do everything manually. It took me 20 minutes to shuffle the cards for Solitaire.

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. Chocolate & Wine for a Good Cause

  2. Fairhope Pier Update

  3. Riley Leonard at FHS this morning

  4. Theatre 98 - Dial M for Murder

  5. Fairhope Adoptable Pets: Meet Velma

  6. Quick News from Around Fairhope

Cacao-Phony at Fairhope Chocolate Tonight

Fairhope Chocolate in Downtown Fairhope on Fairhope Avenue still has tickets left for tonight - get them now! This is expected to be a fabulous event at 7:00 tonight and proceeds will benefit the Eastern Shore Chamber Music Festival (ESCMF). The $45 ticket will get you 4 or 5 desserts, a glass of wine, and an hour of amazing music from world class musicians! Call to get yours: (251)928-7750. The ESCMF artists perform live, mesmerizing classical chamber concerts all along the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay free of charge to our audiences. ESCMF concerts pair contemporary chamber music with masterworks from the chamber repertoire.

Fairhope Pier Progress Update

Continued work is seen at the Fairhope Public Pier as crews clear, fraem out, and build a new bulkhead and parks area. More information on the master plan for the Working Waterfront can be found here.

The Fairhope Times reports that new benches have been installed on the pier as next phases of the waterfront project are getting going. Old benches were offered to sponsors; memorial plates to be transferred to new ones, we understand.

Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard visits FHS

This morning Fairhope’s Riley Leonard attended the Fairhope High School pep rally and spent time with the pre-K students. Be sure to look for him tomorrow as he quarterbacks at the Senior Bowl for the American Team - along side many other outstanding athletes! The game will start at 1:30 at the Hancock-Whitney Stadium and tickets are still available: Click Here. Fairhope’s mayor Sherry Sullivan proclaimed Saturday, February 1, 2025 as “Riley Leonard Day” in Fairhope. Read more here.

Theatre 98: “Dial M for Murder” playing now

Check out the current play at Fairhope’s Theatre 98: “Dial M for Murder” now! An updated version of Frederick Knott’s tale of deception, jealousy, and murder that inspired the classic Alfred Hitchcock film. Tony and Margot appear to have a perfect life in 1950s London, until Tony discovers Margot’s affair and decides to plan the perfect crime. The tension builds in this murder mystery as Tony’s plans unravel, but will the police be able to uncover his plot in time?

Fairhope Adoptable Pets: Meet Velma

Introducing Velma, the sophisticated orange, black, and cream torti cat with a brain as sharp as her wit and a charm that's impossible to resist! Named after the brilliant and resourceful character from "Scooby-Doo," Velma brings her own brand of feline detective work to the home. With her striking tortoiseshell coat and thoughtful demeanor, she's always on the case, whether it's uncovering the mystery of the missing sock or solving the puzzle of the perfect napping spot. Velma's keen intellect is matched only by her affectionate nature, making her a cherished companion and the go-to expert for all things cozy and curious. Learn more about Velma and other adoptable pets by clicking through to The Haven.

Quick News from Around Fairhope

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