Our Roots Run Deep 5k Run/Walk
2025-01-04 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Hope Community in collaboration with the Mobile Bay Maker’s Market invite you to join us in our first annual 5K run & walk in the historic Fairhope South neighborhood on January 4, 2025.

After the race, we invite the community to enjoy food, music, market, and fellowship while strolling through the booths of local makers and growers of Baldwin County on the grounds of the Anna T. Jeanes school property.

Read More & Register>>>

FoodRX Cooking Class and Dinner - January 2024
2025-01-17 17:30 - 19:30 | USA Health Mapp Family Campus, 21950 AL-181, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
Ready to spice up your culinary skills?

Join us for our January FoodRx event: Mardi Gras Edition on January 17, 2025!

Dive into the vibrant flavors of New Orleans with a healthy twist in this hands-on cooking class led by Executive Chef Matt Palamara. Together, we’ll create nutritious versions of classic Cajun and Creole dishes before sitting down to enjoy a delicious dinner of our own making. Space is limited to 20 guests, so make sure to register early. The cost is $50 per person.

Click this link to secure your spot!

Let’s come together for a night of culinary education, flavorful food, and great company. We can’t wait to see you there!

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January 17, 2025 Cooking Class & Dinner Menu:

Vegan Jambalaya

Eggplant Pirogue with Sauce Piquant

Gumbo Z’Herbs (Greens Gumbo)

Maque Choux with Roasted Okra and Blackened Redfish (fish can be served on side)

Bananas Brulée with Whipped Yogurt and Praline Pecans

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Date:
Friday, January 17, 2025
Time:
5:30pm-7:30pm
Location:
USA Mapp Family Medical Office Building (Fairhope)
3rd Floor – Teaching Kitchen
21950 Hwy. 181, Fairhope, AL 36532

REGISTER TODAY!>>

Read more about our FoodRx events>>

FSTC Lecture: Catherine King Presents Henry Stuart's Correspondence, Diaries, and Photographs
2025-01-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, 36532, United States
Catherine King Presents Henry Stuart’s Correspondence, Diaries, and Photographs: New Information from the Hermit of Montrose
Catherine King will be talking about new documents and images from Henry Stuart, Ye Olde Weaver, Hermit, builder and dweller of the Round House in Montrose.
Date: January 21st
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Place: Fairhope Public Library Giddens Auditorium
(501 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532)
For more information, please call 251-92808162 or visit fairhopesingletax.com

Joyful Spirit Gourmet Dinner with Dr. Hammond & Chef Matt
2025-01-24 17:00 - 19:00 | USA Health Mapp Family Campus, 21950 AL-181, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
In collaboration with USA Health and Unity on the Eastern Shore, Dr. Mark Hammond of Physicians for Responsible Medicine will host an interactive ‘Joyful Spirit’ cooking class and gourmet dinner on January 24th from 5pm-7pm. Executive Chef, Matt Palamara, will be leading the hands-on group cooking class. The event will take place at the teaching kitchen on the third floor of Fairhope’s USA Mapp Family Medical Campus. Don’t miss out on this delightful, educational, and delicious dinner! Registration for Dr. Hammond’s community event is required as space is limited and they are requesting a contribution of $50 per person.

For questions or more information, contact Dr. Hammond at plantbasedlife4all@gmail.com
Register at: https://forms.gle/5RZ8XC8NfuT9qPmWA

January 2025 Public Meeting
2025-01-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship, 1150 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, Alabama, 36532
Come one, come all! Our public meetings are back and this month we will meet at the Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship next Tuesday, January 28th, at 5:30 PM.
We are thrilled to welcome our special guest speaker, Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan! Join us as we hear insights on the collaboration between the City of Fairhope and Hope Community with the Anna T. Jeanes School property and updates from our committee chairs about ongoing programs and upcoming opportunities within our community.
We look forward to seeing you there!

USA by the Bay with Dr. Kern Jackson and Dr. Joél Lewis Billingsley
2025-02-06 17:00 - 19:00 | USA by the Bay Speaker Series, 111 St James St, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
USA by the Bay: Eastern Shore Speaker Series invites you to attend “Connecting Histories: The Alabama Gulf Coast to West Africa”.
University of South Alabama Director of the African American Studies Program, Dr. Kern Jackson, and USA Vice President for Community Engagement, Dr. Joél Lewis Billingsley, will lead this special presentation on:
Thursday, February 6th, at 5:30 p.m.
University of South Alabama Baldwin County Campus
111 St. James Avenue | Fairhope, Alabama 36532
Doors open at 5 p.m. Reception to follow.
Seating is limited. Click on this link to register.

FoodRx - February 7, 2025 "Love is in the Kitchen"
2025-02-07 17:30 - 19:30 | USA Health Mapp Family Campus, 21950 AL-181, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
Enjoy nourishing meals that bring us together as we share our love for culinary creativity and community with Chef Matt Palamara!
February is all about love, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with delicious, healthy food. Whether you’re flying solo, enjoying time with a special someone, or having a fun night with friends and family, our FoodRx February class is designed to please every palate! Led by Executive Chef, Matt Palamara, this lively culinary experience will have you whipping up gourmet dishes while sharing a passion for good food. You’ll leave with a full belly and a happy heart.
Join us for a fun, hands-on exploration of clean-eating and gourmet cooking. Sign up today and experience why so many have fallen in love with our FoodRx culinary adventures! ✨ (see menu below)
Registration is currently open and is required as space is limited. We are only able to accommodate 20 participants at each event. Cost is $50 per person. Visit this link to sign up: https://bit.ly/foodrx-feb2025
𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗥𝗫 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 & 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘂:
-Fennel and orange salad with olives, potatoes, dill, and pistachios
-Creamy chickpea and pesto pasta with zucchini and spinach
-Balsamic braised chicken and onions with roasted parsnips and radish
-Chocolate, avocado, black bean brownie with banana ice cream

About FoodRx: Our “FoodRx Healthy Cooking Class” brings 20 dinner guests together to enjoy a hands-on, healthy cooking workshop with nutritional insights and health statistics from local physicians, nurses, dietitians and a professional chef. FoodRx events are meant to share the positive impact culinary medicine and evidence-based nutrition have on health and disease. After a brief presentation, class participants divide into groups, each preparing a portion of dinner before enjoying the communal meal together around the dinner table.

Musical Journeys to Radical Justice
2025-02-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Gateway Church
Equity Project Alliance is proud to present an evening with Eric Dozier of MobileSOUL Cafe. He will bring his signature Creative Keynote to Pensacola in celebration of Black History Month! Dozier is an award-winning musician, accomplished corporate facilitator, itinerant blues preacher, and anti-racism educator leveraging the power of music to promote healing, justice, and racial reconciliation in communities. Dozier co-wrote the Broadway bound production of Henry Box Brown and is cultural advisor to the critically acclaimed Broadway show, A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. Invite your friends and loved ones to experience Eric Dozier’s signature keynote in his interactive 90-minute music experience like no other. A $20 love offering donation is suggested at the door. Donate less if you need to, and more if you can.
Date: Tuesday February 18, 2025
Time: 5:30 – 7pm
Location: Gateway Church

FSTC Lecture: Todd Frank Presents The Gulf Coast Extension
2025-02-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, 36532, United States
Todd Frank Presents The Gulf Coast Extension: The History, Local, Regional, and National Influence on Agriculture
Todd Frank, Auburn Cooperative Extension Asst. Director will be speaking about the history of the Gulf Coast Extension and its local, regional, and national influence on agriculture.
Date: February 18th
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Place: Fairhope Public Library Giddens Auditorium
(501 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532)
For more information, please call 251-92808162 or visit fairhopesingletax.com

Hope Community Public Meeting
2025-02-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Fairhope United Methodist Church Christian Life Center
Don’t miss next Public Meeting on February 25th! Alan Singleton, Chaplain at Mobile Area Interfaith Center (MAIC) in Mobile, Alabama, will be our special guest speaker. He will share information on MAIC’s prison ministry at the Mobile County Jail and how Hope Community members can get involved.

Where: Fairhope United Methodist Church Christian Life Center
When: February 25th at 5:30pm

About Alan Singleton: Alan is an Associate Minister under Pastor Dr. Henry W. Roberts at Word Of Life Community Church in Chickasaw, Alabama and also has a street ministry in the Africatown Community where he serves spiritual, natural food on Sundays after church services. Additionally, he helped start the Africatown Community Development Corporation (ACDC), which restores homes in Plateau, brings grants to the area, and informs people about the last slave ship to come to the U.S., the Clotilda.

Hope Community has helped with donations of thousands of health essentials to the Mobile Area Interfaith Conference whose work supports currently and formerly incarcerated individuals. Learn more about MAIC here: https://hopecommunityal.org/prison-outreach/

Story Slam
2025-02-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Page & Palette, 32 S Section St, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
Get ready for another captivating evening of storytelling! We are thrilled to partner with Fairhope Storytellers to bring our community together for an unforgettable Story Slam on Wednesday, February 26, at Page & Palette’s Book Cellar. This year kicks off with the exciting theme, “A Change of Plans.” Join us as we reflect on those unexpected moments that shape our lives.

**If you’re interested in sharing your story, make sure to review our storytelling guidelines and arrive early to register at 5:30 p.m. We’ll draw for storytellers at 6 p.m. The storytelling will kick off at 6:15 p.m.

This event is free and open to the public. We can’t wait to see you there!

Story Slam Guidelines:
Stories are limited to 6 minutes
Stories should be personal and true
No notes or props (music is okay)
No -isms tolerated

https://bit.ly/story-slams

How to Prepare Your Garden for Success
2025-03-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Gulf Coast Research and Extention Center, 8300 AL-104, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
Upcoming event from the Baldwin Country Master Gardeners: Learn how to prepare your soil for this coming season: how to improve your soils fertility; and about the different soil-less media options and the selection of which will be the best fit for your garden. This session will include hands-on activities.
Speaker – Carmen Flammini, Auburn University Extension Agent
https://baldwinmastergardeners.com/calendars/category/main-events/

FoodRX Cooking Class and Dinner - March 2025
2025-03-09 14:00 - 16:00 | USA Health Mapp Family Campus, 21950 AL-181, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
Reserve your spot for our next FoodRx class and dinner on Sunday, March 9th at 2 PM!
Whether you’re a foodophile or simply looking for a unique culinary experience, Kristin Alpine of Wildflowers & Fresh Food has crafted an irresistible menu for all to enjoy! In this hands-on class, we’ll prepare shakshuka, a wholesome vegetarian Middle Eastern one-skillet dish of eggs gently simmered in a spiced tomato sauce with peppers, garlic, and aromatic spices. For a delicious vegan twist, we’ll make a protein-rich version featuring chickpeas.
No shakshuka experience is complete without warm, freshly baked naan bread—perfect for scooping up every flavorful bite. We’ll also prepare a vibrant spring pea and feta mezza, a delightful complement to our meal. To round out our meal, we will indulge in a colorful Spanish fruit salad bursting with papaya, pineapple, zesty lemon, and a drizzle of local honey.
Alpine will be our guest chef for the afternoon at USA Health’s Mapp Family Campus teaching kitchen in Fairhope. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, you will experience a garden-to-table feast with delicious, plant-forward dishes. Alpine is a registered nurse with a passion for cooking and is committed to bringing joy back to the kitchen. Her classes focus on fresh whole foods sourced from her garden and local farmers’ markets.
Come connect with friends old and new as we share delicious food together.
Location:
USA Mapp Family Medical Office Building (Fairhope)
3rd Floor – Teaching Kitchen
21950 Hwy 181, Fairhope, AL 36532
Read more about our FoodRx events>>
MENU:
Israeli Shakshuka made with fresh country eggs 🌱 (vegan option with wholesome chickpeas available)
Naan Bread
Spring Pea and Feta Mezza
Spanish fruit salad featuring colorful papaya, pineapple, zesty lemon, and local honey.
Come connect with friends old and new as we share delicious food and wonderful moments together. Your palate deserves this treat!
Click here to register!
Date: Sunday, March 9, 2025
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: USA Health Mapp Family Campus
About FoodRx: Our “FoodRx Healthy Cooking Class” brings 20 dinner guests together to enjoy a hands-on, healthy cooking workshop with nutritional insights and health statistics from local physicians, nurses, dietitians and a professional chef. FoodRx events are meant to share the positive impact culinary medicine and evidence-based nutrition have on health and disease. After a brief presentation, class participants divide into groups, each preparing a portion of dinner before enjoying the communal meal together around the dinner table.
Click here to learn more about FoodRX.

One Human Family Musical Journey
2025-03-13 16:00 - 17:30 | Page & Palette, 32 S Section St, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
You are invited to a very special event where music and art create an atmosphere of empowerment and togetherness.
Thursday, March 13
4:00 – 5:30pm
Page and Palette
Expect an unforgettable musical journey celebrating women as they perform a beautiful blend of gospel, jazz, R&B, and more by a quartet from the One Human Family Workshops, Inc., an organization that has been bridging racial, cultural and religious gaps through the transformative power of music since its founding in October, 1999.
OHF believes in the unity cf all people, embracing the idea that there is one race – the Human race, and there is one family – The Human Family.
Led by Executive Director Cara Williams, Program Director, Dilsey Davis, Vocal Director, Kim Pacheco, and Musical Director, Christian Foushee-Green, this dedicated team works to create spaces where diversity is celebrated, and open, honest dialogue fosters understanding and unity.

FSTC Lecture: Mara Hunter & Shawn Graham Present "We Are Here"
2025-03-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, 36532, United States
Mara Hunter & Shawn Graham Present We Are Here: Celebrating Hope Community’s Past, Present, and Future
Shawn Graham, Hope Community Founder, will speak about the present and future of Hope Community. Mara Hunter will discuss “We Are Here,” a collaboration between University of South Alabama History Department and Hope Community. We are Here is a digital multi-media and oral history project supported by Alabama Humanities Alliance.
Date: March 18th
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Place: Fairhope Public Library Giddens Auditorium
(501 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532)
For more information, please call 251-92808162 or visit fairhopesingletax.com

March Maker's Market Event
2025-03-23 10:00 - 15:00 | Anna T. Jeanes School property, 6925 Twin Beech Rd, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
Come out and support local artists, makers, and growers at the Mobile Bay Maker’s Market held on the Anna T. Jeanes school property every other Sunday from 10am- 3pm. Find out more about them at the FB page: https://www.facebook.com/mobilebaymakersmarket

To be a vendor you need to make, create, or grow at least 80% of what you sell. Keep in mind they do not accept multi-level marketing businesses, sublimation, or resale vendors. For more information on how to be a vendor, visit https://www.mbmakersmarket.com/about

Public Meeting - March 2025
2025-03-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Fairhope United Methodist Church Christian Life Center
Join us on March 25, 2025, for our monthly public meeting, where we will share updates on volunteer opportunities and provide in-depth insights into our ongoing projects.
We’re excited to welcome Rebecca Bryant, founder of Watershed, LLC, and Hope Community’s architectural building consultant. She will present our vision for a sustainable, biophilic campus at the Anna T. Jeanes property, along with development plans for the Middle and Young Street property.
Additionally, John Fitzgerald, Board Vice President and Treasurer, will discuss grant opportunities and share insights into our financial strategy as we continue to grow as a nonprofit.
Our prison ministry team will also be collecting essential items for our donation drive at the meeting. If you’d like to contribute, please bring items from the requested donation list below.
We invite you to be part of the conversation and help shape the future of Hope Community!
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍Location: Fairhope United Methodist Church Christian Life Center, 155 S. Section Street, Fairhope.
Prison Donation Drive:
-Large or small deodorant sticks
-Soap (bars)
-Large or small tubes of toothpaste
Shampoo & Conditioner – clear and large bottles of VO5 or White Rain
-Women’s hygiene items
-Large print, soft-cover Bibles
-Undergarments in all sizes for men and women
More donation info can be found at https://hopecommunityal.org/prison-outreach/

Hope Community Health Fair
2025-03-29 09:00 - 13:00 | Anna T. Jeanes School property, 6925 Twin Beech Rd, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
Mark your calendars for a day dedicated to your health!
Join us at the first-ever Hope Community Health Fair on March 29, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Anna T. Jeanes school property in Fairhope South. This FREE event focuses on strengthening our community with health awareness and accessible care, especially for the uninsured and underinsured. We’re excited to partner with USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute, Franklin Primary Health Center, and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System to provide prostate cancer screenings, health assessments, nutrition information, and blood pressure checks.
Your health matters! Together, we can tackle the unique challenges our community faces in accessing healthcare. Join us for this important event to gain the tools and knowledge for a healthier future. We can’t wait to see you there!

>>Learn more about our first-ever Community Health Fair>>
>>Learn more and sign up for a simple, free prostate cancer screening (blood draw only)>>

FoodRX Cooking Class and Dinner - April 2025
2025-04-04 17:30 - 19:30 | USA Health Mapp Family Campus, 21950 AL-181, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Thank you for your interest and support of our community development and nutrition education initiatives. This class and dinner is now closed. Please consider registering for our next FoodRx event on May 4th with Executive Chef Matt Palamara (Sushi Class/Dinner with vegan options). See the whole year’s lineup at: https://hopecommunityal.org/foodrx-cooking-classes-and-dinners/
April 4th Event Description:
In honor of Earth Day, Kristin Alpine of Wildflowers & Fresh Food will host another Garden-to-Table FoodRx event celebrating our gardens and more. Alpine is a registered nurse and private chef with a passion for cooking and is committed to bringing joy back to the kitchen. Her classes focus on fresh whole foods sourced from her garden and local farmers’ markets. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with others and embrace the benefits of healthy eating.
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: USA Health Mapp Family Campus Teaching Kitchen (3rd Floor)
Come connect with friends old and new as we share delicious and healthy food together.
Register today! Space is limited to 20 people. The cost is $45 per person.
About FoodRx: Our “FoodRx Healthy Cooking Class” brings 20 dinner guests together to enjoy a hands-on, healthy cooking workshop with nutritional insights and health statistics from local physicians, nurses, dietitians and a professional chef. FoodRx events are meant to share the positive impact culinary medicine and evidence-based nutrition have on health and disease. After a brief presentation, class participants divide into groups, each preparing a portion of dinner before enjoying the communal meal together around the dinner table.
Click here to learn more about FoodRX.

April's Maker's Market Event
2025-04-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Anna T. Jeanes School property, 6925 Twin Beech Rd, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States

Spring Plant Sale
2025-04-10 09:00 - 2025-04-12 16:00 | Across form Weeks Bay Reserve, 11401 Hwy 98, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
Looking to replace a few plants after last month’s snow event? Don’t miss the Baldwin County Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale scheduled for Thursday, April 10th through Saturday, April 12th.

Dates: April 10-12
Times: 9am-4pm each day
Location: Across from Weeks Bay Reserve
11401 Hwy 98, Fairhope AL

CleanUp Day
2025-04-12 08:00 - 12:00 | Anna T. Jeanes School property, 6925 Twin Beech Rd, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
Please join us on Saturday April 12th for a community work day to help clean up the historic Anna T. Jeanes School property. Your support makes a difference in preserving and enhancing this beautiful space.
We will meet at the historic Anna T. Jeanes School property (intersection of Twin Beech Road and Section Street) starting at 8am (intersection of Twin Beech Rd/S. Section).
Helpful tools to bring are: mowers, weed eaters, edgers, shovels, lopers, gloves, and wheelbarrows. Contact us with any questions at info@hopecommunityal.org.
We will have a potluck lunch afterwards under the oaks.
We hope to see you there!

April's Maker's Market Event
2025-04-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Anna T. Jeanes School property, 6925 Twin Beech Rd, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
Celebrate Easter Sunday with the Mobile Bay Maker’s Market and a Community Egg Hunt at the Anna T. Jeanes School property! Join us on April 20th from 10 AM to 3 PM for a special day filled with local artisan goods, delicious food trucks, music by Drew Howard, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny! Bring your family and friends for a memorable day under the oaks!

Find out more about them at the FB page: https://www.facebook.com/mobilebaymakersmarket

To be a vendor you need to make, create, or grow at least 80% of what you sell. Keep in mind they do not accept multi-level marketing businesses, sublimation, or resale vendors. For more information on how to be a vendor, visit https://www.mbmakersmarket.com/about

April 2025 Public Meeting
2025-04-22 17:30 - 18:30 | UMC Christian Life Center, 155 South Section Street, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
Join us for this month’s public meeting on April 22nd. We will host “Roundtable Discussions,” giving Hope Community members an opportunity to connect with one another as we explore what it means to nurture relationships and unity through food, healing, and education. We look forward to seeing you there!

Story Slam
2025-04-25 18:30 - 21:00 | Rotary Youth Club, 19128 Young St, Fairhope, 36532
Get ready for our next Story Slam! Join us on April 25th for an exciting evening of powerful storytelling and community connections. The theme will be “Community”. We are grateful to have the Rotary Youth Club in Fairhope South host this event. We would love to see a packed house to support their generosity. These events are free and open to the public. Mark your calendars for a meaningful and memorable night!
DATE: Friday, April 25, 2025
LOCATION: Rotary Youth Club at 19128 Young St. in Fairhope
TIME:
6:30 Registration of Storytellers
7:00 Drawing of 12 Storytellers
7:15 Storytelling Orientation (Guidance, Order)

See information and footage from previous Story Slam events on our blog.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Mobile Earth Day Celebration
2025-04-26 10:00 - 14:00
Mobile Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 26 • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Chicasabogue Park
Hosted by Love Your Community:
Come celebrate all the things we love about our beautiful planet and the people who work hard to keep it clean all year.
Featuring vendors, food trucks, lawn games and an electric vehicle car show. Explore the park’s trails, playground, waterfront and frisbee golf course or picnic under the pavilion and listen to live music from The New Cahoots.
Free Admission
For more information or to volunteer, visit LoveYourCommunity.com

SPLC at the UU
2025-05-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship, 1150 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, Alabama, 36532
The Southern Poverty Law Center is doing a town hall meeting on “Combatting Hate” at the Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship Hall on May 1 at 6pm. Andre Ivey of the SPLC is coordinating and Jeanine Normand is the local contact.

May's Maker's Market Event
2025-05-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Anna T. Jeanes School property, 6925 Twin Beech Rd, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States

FoodRX Cooking Class and Dinner - May 2025
2025-05-04 14:00 - 16:00 | USA Health Mapp Family Campus, 21950 AL-181, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
Celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a special Sushi FoodRx experience with Executive Chef Matt Palamara on Sunday, May 4th at 2 PM.
Join us for an interactive sushi-making experience! This class will explore the Japanese art of creating delicate sushi rolls, nigiri, and sashimi. Both seafood and vegan options will be available for the class and dinner. Please register by noon on Friday, May 2, 2025. Secure your spot today as space is limited to just 20 people. The cost is $45 per person.
Register Here
Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: USA Health Mapp Family Campus in Fairhope, AL
About FoodRx: Our “FoodRx Healthy Cooking Class” brings 20 dinner guests together to enjoy a hands-on, healthy cooking workshop with nutritional insights and health statistics from local physicians, nurses, dietitians and a professional chef. FoodRx events are meant to share the positive impact culinary medicine and evidence-based nutrition have on health and disease. After a brief presentation, class participants divide into groups, each preparing a portion of dinner before enjoying the communal meal together around the dinner table.
Click here to learn more about FoodRX.

Montgomery Field Trip
2025-05-10 07:00 - 19:00
Join Hope Community’s Charter Bus Trip to the Equal Justice Initiative Legacy Sites in Montgomery
Hope Community is organizing a bus trip to Montgomery’s Equal Justice Initiative Legacy Sites, where you can explore significant exhibits that shed light on our country’s history of racial injustice. This is a wonderful opportunity to engage with powerful narratives and reflect on the impact they have on our society today. Seats are limited, so don’t wait—secure your spot now for this important journey through American history.
Saturday May 10, 2025
Depart 7am – Return 7pm
Meeting Place: Anna T. Jeanes School parking lot (6925 Twin Beech Road)
Deadline for Bus Tickets: Please reserve your seat by May 2, 2025.
Itinerary:
The Legacy Museum
The National Memorial for Peace and Justice
The Freedom Monument Sculpture Park
Tickets are $30 per person and include transportation and admission to the Legacy Museum, the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, and the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park.
Lunch is self pay.
Civil Rights Activists, Bob Zellner and Pamela Smith, will accompany our tour.
Buy your ticket to ride at: https://bit.ly/montgomery-trip
More information about each Legacy Site can be found at: legacysites.eji.org
Transportation is provided by Covenant Elite Charter And Tours, LLC.
Schedule:
• 7 am – 9:45am Bus trip to EJI
• 10 am – 12:30 pm Legacy Museum
• 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch on-site at the museum (self
pay)
• 1:45pm – 2:45 pm National Memorial for Peace and
Justice
• 3pm – 4:30pm Freedom Monument Sculpture Park
• 4:45pm – 7pm Return bus trip to Fairhope
More about the trip:
Founded by acclaimed public interest lawyer and Just Mercy author, Bryan Stevenson, EJI is a visionary organization combating mass incarceration and racial injustice. The EJI Legacy Sites offer an unparalleled immersive experience. Explore the profound legacy of slavery and the ongoing fight for racial justice. This powerful journey inspires reflection, connection, and hope for a more equitable future.
Our journey will be enriched by Bob Zellner, a lifelong civil rights activist whose autobiography, The Wrong Side of Murder Creek, inspired the film, Son of the South. He will be joined by his wife, Pamela Smith, a passionate advocate for community building.
Seats are limited—secure your spot today!
Let’s honor the past, inspire the future, and grow together. Don’t miss this transformative event!
