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π± Which Bon Secour refuge project is vying for a $100,000 grant?
Also check out "Weird Al" Yankovic at The Amphitheater at The Wharf on the Bon Secour Patch calendar

Hey there, Bon Secour! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- Which Bon Secour refuge project is vying for a $100,000 grant?
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A brief morning shower; humid, temps: high: 86, low: 76.
- Thursday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lillian Rec. Park, Sea Glass Initiative are Impact finalists (mulletwrapper.net) — Baldwin County women's giving group Impact 100 has named ten nonprofit finalists for $100,000 grants, including a project by Friends of Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge to enhance visitor center exhibits. Local readers can also watch for Lillian Recreation Park's sprayground proposal and The Sea Glass Initiative, with winners to be announced Oct. 20 in Daphne.
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📸 Around Bon Secour
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bon Secour
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★ Featured events ★
- "Weird Al" Yankovic at The Amphitheater at The Wharf →
The Wharf Amphitheater, 23101 Canal Rd, Orange Beach
8:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Comedy, Magic & Impressions! Brandon Styles VARIETY SHOW →
Brandon Styles Theater is located at OWA. Park in OWA's parking lot and walk through the clock tower entrance near Groovy Goat Restaurant. Once you pass Hershey's, turn right and is located on your right just before Alvin's Isl
7:00 pm - Wednesday Nights Service Industry Night
South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, 19812 Underwood Rd, Foley
9:00 am - Wednesday Nights Service Industry Night
South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, 19812 Underwood Rd, Foley
9:00 am
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Wednesday October 7
📣 Bon Secour Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Smith and Kern →
Gulf Shores AL
5:00 pm - The Cove Bar and Grill →
131 Cove Avenue, Gulf Shores
7:00 pm - OneClub's Wednesday Happy Hour | 4–6 PM | Bar45 →
Gulf Shores AL - Yaupon Tea Workshop →
Gulf Coast Eco Center, 1650 Eco Trail, Gulf Shores
10:00 am - GypsyPearl →
Gulf Shores AL
5:00 pm - Garrett Howell →
Gulf Shores AL
5:00 pm - SALT TALKS with experts on the importance of the Alabama Beach Mouse →
Interpretive Center at Gulf State Park, 22250-A East Beach Boulevard, Gulf Shores
5:30 pm - Icehouse Tap Room →
Icehouse Tap Room, 112 Windmill Ridge Road, Gulf Shores
3:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Tech, Inbound (Stocking) (T2154) in Gulf Shores. Apply here.
- LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Server in Gulf Shores. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bon Secour here.
🗞 Nearby News
Gulf Shores
- Gulf Shores Airport Soon To Have Expressway Access (gulfshoresnews.com)
- Things To Do In Gulf Shores As October Arrives (gulfshoresnews.com)
- Gulf Shores Waterway Village Makeover Moves Into Next Phase (obawebsite.com)
Foley
- Midday Melodies Returns To Heritage Park In Foley In October (obawebsite.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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