FoodRX Cooking Class and Dinner - April 2025
2025-04-04 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | 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
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

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 | AL
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, 2025-05-18 08:00 - 17:00 | 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 | AL
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!

Story Slam - A Fresh Start
2025-05-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Page & Palette, 32 S Section St, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
Mark your calendars for a night of stellar storytelling! Our next Story Slam will be on Thursday, May 22nd, at Page & Palette’s Book Cellar. The theme is “A Fresh Start”. Interested storytellers please arrive by 5:30 PM to register for the storyteller drawing. Storytelling will start at 6:15 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with your community through the power of storytelling. We hope to see you there!
DATE: Thursday, May 22, 2025
🕠 5:30 Registration of Storytellers
🕕 6:00 Drawing for Storytellers
⏰ 6:15 Storytelling begins
Fairhope Storytellers and Hope Community collaborate to present the Story Slam events that are free and open to the public. See more information and footage from previous events at: https://hopecommunityal.org/story-slam-events-draw-large-crowds-as-community-shares-personal-stories/

May 2025 Public Meeting
2025-05-27 17:30 - 18:30 | UMC Christian Life Center, 155 South Section Street, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
Please join us at our next public meeting on May 27th for a special presentation by Olivier Charles, President of Bishop State Community College, as he dives into the rich history of Bishop State and other historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
With over a decade of leadership in higher education and a deep connection to the Mobile community, Olivier will share insights into how Bishop State plays a vital role in fostering opportunities for local residents. As the only community college in the City of Mobile, Bishop State is dedicated to empowering students through various degree and credential programs designed to enhance career prospects and support economic growth in the region. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the significant impact of HBCUs in our community. We look forward to seeing you there!
About Olivier Charles:
Olivier Charles has served as the president of Bishop State Community College since 2022, a role he describes as his dream job. His extensive background in Alabama higher education includes serving as the Vice Chancellor for Student Success for the Alabama Community College System, Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management at the University of West Alabama, Director of Admissions and Recruitment at Auburn University at Montgomery, and Dean of Students at Enterprise State Community College.
Growing up in Mobile’s historic Campground neighborhood, Charles’s deep appreciation for community and Bishop State fueled his unwavering belief that opportunity was always within reach.
Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Fairhope United Methodist Church Christian Life Center
155 S. Section Street, Fairhope

June's Maker's Market Event
2025-06-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Anna T. Jeanes School property, 6925 Twin Beech Rd, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States

FoodRX Caribbean Cooking Class and Dinner - June 2025
2025-06-08 14:00 - 16:00 | USA Health Mapp Family Campus, 21950 AL-181, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
Dive into the vibrant cuisines of the Caribbean Islands with Chefs Troy and Dominique Kline from The Hope Farm as they guide us through this healthy, hands-on cooking class and feast on Sunday, June 8th, at 2 PM!
Come prepared for a delightful explosion of color and mouth-watering flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body!
This FoodRx will explore the benefits of a plant-forward diet for better health.
Space is limited, so don’t miss out. The cost to attend is $45 per person. We can’t wait to see you there!
Please register by noon on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
REGISTER HERE
Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: USA Health Mapp Family Campus
About FoodRx: Our FoodRx healthy cooking classes bring 20 dinner guests together to enjoy a hands-on, healthy cooking workshop with nutritional insights and health statistics from local physicians, nurses, dietitians and professional chefs. FoodRx events share the positive impact culinary medicine and evidence-based nutrition have on health and disease prevention. After a brief presentation, class participants divide into groups to prepare the dishes before gathering for the communal meal. FoodRX is a collaboration between Hope Community, USA Health’s Integrative Health and Wellness Department, and the Hive Foundation of Innisfree Hotels.
Click here to learn more about FoodRX.

Native Milkweed Project Census Training
2025-06-12 | AL
If you want to become a Citizen Scientist as a pollinator collector for the Pollinator Study on Milkweed, please email: Carmen Flammini at c.flammini@auburn.edu or text at 251-3950249
Training will be June 12, and the study will take place in July.

June Maker's Market Event
2025-06-15 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Anna T. Jeanes School property, 6925 Twin Beech Rd, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States

Storm Ready: Hurricane Prep and Recovery
2025-06-18 09:00 - 14:00 | Gulf Coast Research and Extention Center, 8300 AL-104, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is hosting “Storm Ready: Hurricane Prep & Recovery” workshop on June 18th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The class is designed to help you safeguard your home, trees, and landscape before the storm hits and ways to recover quickly afterward. Learn essential tips on preparing your landscape and trees, minimizing damage. The class will cover how to build an effective go bag, plan for evacuation, and stay safe using chainsaws and generators. Additionally, they will discuss the issues with insurance on the Gulf Coast, particularly as it pertains to trees.
Lunch will be provided.
Address:
Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center
8300 State Highway 104
Fairhope, AL, 36532, US
Contact:
Joel Potter or Carmen Flammini
potterj@auburn.edu
(334) 752-0799
Workshop is $15
REGISTER AT: https://secure.touchnet.net/C20021_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=6840&SINGLESTORE=true

Juneteenth Celebration
2025-06-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Rotary Youth Club, 19128 Young St, Fairhope, 36532

June 2025 Public Meeting
2025-06-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Fairhope United Methodist Church Christian Life Center
Please join us at our next public meeting on June 24th for a special interactive presentation about nutrition by Thomas Hospital Nutrition Educator Kathleen Hunt. She will share practical tips for healthy eating and answer any questions you may have about nutrition.

Hunt has been a Registered Dietitian for over 5 years. She works for Morrison Healthcare and has spent the majority of her career with Infirmary Health. She has enjoyed having the opportunity to support her hometown community of Fairhope. Hunt holds the position of System Clinical Nutrition Manager of Infirmary Health in the Mobile/Baldwin County area. During her time with Infirmary Health, she has worked closely with the Manager of Women’s Program Development, provides classes at teaching kitchens across Mobile and Baldwin County, shares multiple nutritional resources via social media, and created a grocery store video tour for Women’s Health. She was awarded Preceptor of the Year in 2024 from the Morrison Healthcare Dietetic Internship. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach with her family, reading books and walking her dog.

Date:
June 24, 2025

Time:
5:30 p.m.

Location:
Fairhope UMC: 155 S. Section St.

Garden to Pantry Workshop
2025-06-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Fairhope Research Center, 8300 Hwy 104, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
Join this interactive workshop to discover how to grow, harvest, and preserve herbs. You’ll build your own herb garden and craft a drying tool, all while learning valuable skills for using herbs in your kitchen year-round.
When:
June 26
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Address:
Fairhope Research Center
8300 Hwy 104
Fairhope, AL 36532
Price: $25
Please note: space is limited and the program is non-refundable.
REGISTER HERE.

Clotilda Landing Event and Ancestor Festival
2025-07-03 - 2025-07-06 | AL
Join Clotilda Descendants Association for the 165th Anniversary of the Clotilda Landing!
The Clotilda Descendants Association invites you to commemorate a powerful legacy at the 2025 Landing Event & Ancestor Festival, celebrating the 165th Anniversary of the Clotilda landing. This vibrant, multi-day festival will take place Thursday, July 3 through Sunday, July 6 and will honor the descendants and stories of the last known slave ship to arrive in the United States.
Experience cultural tributes, community connections, and ancestral remembrance.
For full event details, visit: www.theclotildastory.com/event-directory

FoodRX Cooking Class and Dinner - July 2025
2025-07-11 17:30 - 19:30 | USA Health Mapp Family Campus, 21950 AL-181, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
Join Hope Community for our July FoodRx healthy cooking class and dinner event! We’re thrilled to welcome back private chef and Registered Nurse Kristin Alpine from Wildflowers and Fresh Food! This month, we’re focusing on the power of plant-based eating in cancer prevention. In honor of July’s cancer awareness initiatives, Kristin will guide us through a delicious garden-to-table culinary experience that nourishes both body and soul. Enjoy a night of great food, valuable nutrition insights, and community connection! Don’t miss out – reserve your spot today!
Register at: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/july-11-2025-foodrx-with-kristin-alpine
Date: Friday, July 11, 2025
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: USA Health Mapp Family Campus in Fairhope, 3rd Floor – Teaching Kitchen: 21950 Hwy 181, Fairhope, AL 36532
About FoodRx: Our FoodRx healthy cooking classes bring 20 dinner guests together to enjoy a hands-on, healthy cooking workshop with nutritional insights and health statistics from local physicians, nurses, dietitians and professional chefs. FoodRx events share the positive impact culinary medicine and evidence-based nutrition have on health and disease prevention. After a brief presentation, class participants divide into groups to prepare the dishes before gathering for the communal meal. FoodRX is a collaboration between Hope Community, USA Health’s Integrative Health and Wellness Department, and the Hive Foundation of Innisfree Hotels.
Click here to learn more about FoodRX.

July Maker's Market Event
2025-07-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Anna T. Jeanes School property, 6925 Twin Beech Rd, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States

Monarch Butterfly Workshop
2025-07-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Pelican’s Nest Pavilion, 108 S. Summit St, Fairhope, 36532, United States
Carmen Flammini with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System is hosting a monarch butterfly workshop! Learn about monarch butterflies, native milkweed and plants, and how to raise healthy monarch butterflies! Registration is required.
When:
July 17, 2025
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Address:
The Pelican’s Nest Pavilion
108 S. Summit St
Fairhope, AL 36532
REGISTER HERE.

July 2025 Public Meeting
2025-07-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Fairhope United Methodist Church Christian Life Center
Come join us on July 22nd for our Hope Community Public Meeting. This month, we’re excited to host our popular roundtable discussions, focusing on the topic: How do we learn to disagree agreeably? Connect with neighbors, share ideas, and explore how food, healing, and education can build stronger relationships and unity. Don’t miss out – we’d love to have you!

Hydroponic Systems Workshop for Gardeners and Educators
2025-07-24 09:00 - 14:00 | Gulf Coast Eco Center
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is hosting a Hydroponic Systems Workshop for Gardeners and Educators.
Baldwin County
Juty 24, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Gulf Coast Eco Center
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Mobile County
July 23, 9:00 am -2:00 pm
Jon Archer Agricultural Center
1070 Schillinger Rd., N., Mobile AL 36508
Registration costs $45. To register, email czf0054@auburn.edu or call (251) 937-0222
