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In today's newsletter:
- See which three Foley businesses just earned beautification bragging rights
- Which Foley-serving nonprofits just landed a share of $52,000?
- When Spanish Fort's rising Toros will roll into Foley this season
Also on today's calendar: Brandon Styles VARIETY SHOW - Comedy, Magic & 60 Impressions! and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, temps: high: 95, low: 75.
- Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Three Foley businesses receive annual beautification awards (gulfcoastmedia.com) — Three Foley businesses—Blossman Gas, Grounded Energy, and Centennial Bank—have been honored with the city's annual Beautification Awards for upgrading their properties and boosting Foley's curb appeal. Chosen by the Foley Revitalization and Beautification Advisory Board, the winners received plaques and City Council proclamations as part of ongoing efforts to encourage investment in the city's appearance and vitality.
• Tri-City, North Baldwin foundations award $52,000 to local organizations (gulfcoastmedia.com) — Nonprofits serving Foley are sharing in $26,000 in new grants from the Tri-City Community Foundation, part of $52,000 awarded across Baldwin County. The funding supports groups like CARE House, Feeding the Gulf Coast, and the YMCA of South Alabama, backing programs that address local needs and expand services in Foley, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and North Baldwin communities.
• Toro Time: Strong brotherhood evident as Spanish Fort embarks upon '26 campaign (gulfcoastmedia.com) — Spanish Fort's football team is gearing up for a bounce-back 2026 season, and Foley fans should note the Toros will visit Foley for a road matchup this fall. With a small senior class, Spanish Fort is leaning on a tight-knit "brotherhood" culture, emerging underclassmen, and a recovered head coach Chase Smith as they face regional rivals including Foley, Elberta, Baldwin County, and Gulf Shores.
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Saturday August 22 - Comedy, Magic & Impressions! Brandon Styles VARIETY SHOW →
South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce 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 Brandon Styles Theater is located on your right just before Alvin's Isl
7:00 pm Tuesday August 25 - Comedy, Magic & Impressions! Brandon Styles VARIETY SHOW →
South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce 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 Brandon Styles Theater is located on your right just before Alvin's Isl
7:00 pm - Brandon Styles VARIETY SHOW - Comedy, Magic & 60 Impressions! →
Brandon Styles Live Theater & Magic Shop at OWA, 101 S Owa Blvd suite H, Foley
7:00 pm Wednesday August 26 - Wednesday Nights Service Industry Night
South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce 19812 Underwood Rd, Foley, AL 36535
9:00 am - Baldwin County Resources Networking Luncheon
South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce Waffles R Wild the Speakeasy
11:30 am Friday August 28 - Annual Trivia Night 2026 →
Foley City Hall, 407 E Laurel Ave, Foley
6:00 pm - MJ The Illusion - Michael Jackson Tribute →
OWA Theater, 205 N Owa Blvd, Foley
7:30 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday August 19 - Wednesday Nights Service Industry Night
South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce 19812 Underwood Rd, Foley, AL 36535
9:00 am - Indoor Cycling →
Orange Beach, AL Calendar, 4847 Wilson Boulevard, Orange Beach
9:00 am - Zoning Board of Adjustment →
Orange Beach, AL Calendar, 4099 Orange Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach
4:00 pm Thursday August 20 - Elberta Warriors vs Pensacola Tigers →
Elberta High School, 13355 Main St, Elberta
4:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi friends and neighbors in Ashford park.
We are in need of about 5 pieces of siding replaced. Any ideas of who to call? Thanks in advance. (Nextdoor Ashford Park) - Looking for a yard service to mow, trim and blow off grass.
Hickory Bend Neighborhood. Start immediately. Please no heavy duty commercial mowers! Appreciate all the responses but will keep all these numbers… (Nextdoor Hickory Bend / Cedar St)
- Johnston&Murphy posted a job opening for Part-Time Stock Associate in Foley. Apply here.
- BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. posted a job opening for Warehouse Fulfillment Team Member Part Time in Foley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Foley here.
🗞 Nearby News
Elberta
Orange Beach
- Smooth Jazz, Baldwin Pops and Songwriters Festival Headline Fall at Coastal Arts Center (obawebsite.com)
- 4th Annual Coastal Tailgate Cook-Off Challenge (fox10tv.com)
- Why Fall Is The Best Time To Visit Gulf Shores & Orange Beach (travelwithsara.com)
Gulf Shores
- Alabama natives' new HBO comedy special inspired by Gulf Shores upbringing (gulfcoastmedia.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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