Mobile Earth Day Celebration
2025-04-26 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | 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
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

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, 2025-07-27 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

Litter & Gully Cleanup
2025-07-25 08:30 - 11:30 | Anna T. Jeanes School property, 6925 Twin Beech Rd, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
Join us on July 25th from 8:30 am to 11:30 am for a day of service with the Osprey Initiative and the City of Fairhope! We will be focusing our efforts on cleaning up litter in the wooded area of the Anna T. Jeanes school property. All supplies (including bug spray, sunscreen, and water) will be provided, and close toed shoes are required. Please wear long pants & preferably long shirts, too. Let’s work together to restore this natural gully habitat and prepare for exciting future nature trails! If rain is in the forecast, we’ll reschedule for August 1st. Your support matters, so bring your friends and family to help our local community and environment!
Let us know you can come!
Sign up to be a volunteer at this link.

Back-to-School Bash
2025-07-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Fairhope United Methodist Church, 155 Section St, Fairhope, 36532, United States
Mark your calendar for the annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, July 26th, at Fairhope United Methodist Church!
Enjoy water slides, live music, a cook-out, and more! For those in need, we’ll be providing school supplies, sports physicals, and haircuts. Now in its ninth year, the annual Back to School Bash is brought to you by the incredible support of numerous community partners — local churches, civic organizations, first responders and volunteers!
When: Saturday, July 26, 9:00 am – 11:0 am
Where: Fairhope United Methodist Church

Self Defense Class
2025-07-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Fairhope Civic Center, 161 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama, 36532, United States
If you know a young woman returning to college, who works late, or has safety concerns, please share this opportunity with them. We are hosting a basic introduction to personal safety and protection specifically designed for young women. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for light movement.
Date: Tuesday, July 29th
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Fairhope Civic Center
Cost: Free (registration required)
APPLY ONLINE AT https://www.fairhopeal.gov/departments/first-responders/police/personal-safety-class-for-young-women-application
This class welcomes everyone but is specifically designed for young women returning to college. A more comprehensive classes for all ages will be offered in the Fall. Stay tuned for more information! If you have any questions, please email sheri.swartz@fairhopeal.gov or call 251.517.5010.

FoodRX Cooking Class and Dinner - August 2025
2025-08-08 17:30 - 19:30 | USA Health Mapp Family Campus, 21950 AL-181, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
Join us for a night where healthy cooking meets community bonding. This month, we’ll focus on how cooking and sharing meals can elevate your wellness journey. By supporting your health, you also uplift others around you. Let’s gather and cook up some delicious plant-forward recipes with Executive Chef Matt Palamara. Together, we’ll learn how whole foods can serve as culinary medicine while enjoying an educational and fun atmosphere. Space is limited to 20 guests, so don’t miss out on this flavorful opportunity—register early!
Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: USA Health Mapp Family Campus
REGISTER HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/august-8-2025-foodrx-with-chef-matt-palamara
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.

August Maker's Market Event
2025-08-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Anna T. Jeanes School property, 6925 Twin Beech Rd, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States

Alabama Coastal Cleanup
2025-08-20 08:00 - 17:00 | AL
Save the date and volunteer for the 38th Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 20, 2025! Sign up to join our team and be sure to put what size t-shirt you want in the comments on the signup form: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549A4AB2CA1F4C16-57490824-volunteer

Learn More about Alabama Coastal Cleanup at https://alabamacoastalcleanup.com/
