🌱 Why Fairhope shifted $200K to keep your water running reliably

Good morning Fairhope! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Fairhope shifted $200K to keep your water running reliably
• Why this unusual court verdict is splitting Fairhope neighbors
• How Fairhope’s girls track team ran away with the county title

Also on today's calendar: High Cotton-Band and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
• Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 80, low: 54.
• Sunday: Windy and not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Funds Shifted For Water Well Maintenance (blogspot.com) — Fairhope’s city council has shifted $200,000 from capital funds to maintenance to repair repeatedly failing water well pumps, including recent trouble at Well 4. Officials say temporary submersible pumps and two newly completed wells will keep water flowing, so residents shouldn’t see service interruptions while long-term fixes are made.
   

2. Fairhope divided after not guilty verdict in inflatable costume case (fox10tv.com) — A Fairhope woman was found not guilty on all charges after being arrested for wearing an inflatable costume at a local rally, and the verdict has sharply divided residents. Supporters see the outcome as a win for free speech in Fairhope, while critics worry about the town’s image and question whether the decision reflects community standards.
   

3. Who's heating up: Daphne's Jack Davidson and Fairhope Track & Field (gulfcoastmedia.com) — Fairhope High’s girls track and field team just dominated the Baldwin County Championships, winning the team title with 16 podium finishes and eight event victories. Junior hurdler Zoe Suntych set a school record in the 100-meter hurdles, while Daphne baseball standout Jack Davidson continued his hot streak at the plate and on the mound.
   

4. iHeartMedia Weekend Rundown (4/`1 - 4/19) (fox10tv.com) — Looking for weekend plans close to home? Fairhope hosts Earth Day Mobile Bay at Fairhope Pier Park on Saturday and a Live at Five concert with The Tip Tops at Coastal Alabama Community College on Friday, alongside a full slate of festivals, concerts, and family events across the Gulf Coast.
   

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📸 Around Fairhope

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fairhope

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday April 18

• Earth Day Mobile Bay - Fairhope Pier Park
  The Fairhope Pier, Fairhope
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday April 17

• Guided Ghost Hunts
  Historic Blakeley State Park
  7:00 pm
• "Lend Me a Soprano" - presented by Theatre 98
  Theatre 98 , 350 Morphy Avenue , Fairhope
  7:30 pm

Saturday April 18

• 2026 Free Fairhope Walking Tours
  Fairhope Welcome Center , 20 N. Section Street , Fairhope
  10:00 am
• High Cotton-Band
  Fairhope Brewing Company , 914 Nichols Ave , Fairhope
  6:00 pm
• Comedy, Magic & Impressions! Brandon Styles VARIETY SHOW
  Brandon Styles Theater at OWA , 1501 South OWA Blvd. , Foley
  7:00 pm
• Guided Ghost Hunts
  Historic Blakeley State Park
  7:00 pm
• ''Lend Me a Soprano'' - presented by Theatre 98
  Theatre 98 , 350 Morphy Avenue , Fairhope
  7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday April 17

• Guided Ghost Hunts
  Historic Blakeley State Park
  7:00 pm
• "Lend Me a Soprano" - presented by Theatre 98
  Theatre 98 , 350 Morphy Avenue , Fairhope
  7:30 pm

Saturday April 18

• 2026 Free Fairhope Walking Tours
  Fairhope Welcome Center , 20 N. Section Street , Fairhope
  10:00 am
• Comedy, Magic & Impressions! Brandon Styles VARIETY SHOW
  Brandon Styles Theater , 1501 South OWA Blvd. , Foley
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I’m considering foot surgery to relieve neuropathy.
  Has anyone had this and what were the results? (Nextdoor Hollowbrook)

• Gpac posted a job opening for Fire Alarm & Sprinkler Technician in Fairhope. Apply here.
• MAPCO posted a job opening for Store Associate - Fairhope AL in Fairhope. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairhope here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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