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In today's newsletter:

• Want to help fight invasive plants right here in Foley?
• Applying for a permit? Watch for this new Baldwin County email scam
• Will Foley upset Fairhope in this week's big road test?

Also on today's calendar: Brandon Styles VARIETY SHOW - Comedy, Magic & 60 Impressions! and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 89, low: 73.
• Monday: Cloudy, humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Graham Creek Nature Preserve to Discuss Invasive Flora at Foley Library (gulfshoresnews.com) — Foley residents can learn how to tackle invasive plants at a new "Bites and Insights" talk hosted by the Foley Community Library on September 15. Staff from Graham Creek Nature Preserve will explain how species like kudzu, Chinese tallowtree, cogongrass, and privet threaten local habitats, and share ways you can help protect Baldwin County's native ecosystems.
   

• Baldwin County warns of fraudulent emails targeting Planning & Zoning applicants (gulfcoastmedia.com) — If you're involved in a Baldwin County Planning & Zoning case from Foley or nearby, officials warn that scammers are sending fake emails to steal permit payments and financial details. The county says it never requests wire transfers and only accepts payments through its CitizenServe Portal or in person, urging residents to verify any suspicious messages and report fraud to the FBI's IC3 site.
   

• Alabama high school football predictions: Who wins the biggest Week 3 games? (al.com) — Foley residents can see how state sportswriters are picking the Lions' Week 3 road game at Fairhope, with most panelists narrowly favoring the Pirates. The story runs through predictions for 20 top Alabama high school matchups, offering score forecasts and updated standings for each picker.
   

📸 Around Foley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Foley

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5
• Couyons of Comedy →
  OWA Theater, 205 N Owa Blvd, Foley
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 5
• 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 September 8
• Congressman Moore, Remote Office Hours & Location →
  South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce 19812 Underwood Rd, Foley, AL 36535
• 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
Wednesday September 9
• 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
Saturday September 12
• 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
• 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 September 15
• 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

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday September 12
• Ty Myers: The Legal Tour 2026 →
  The Wharf, 23101 Canal Rd, Orange Beach
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Elberta Warriors vs Snook Christian Academy →
  Elberta High School, 13355 Main St, Elberta
  5:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Elberta Warriors vs West Florida Jaguars →
  Elberta High School, 13355 Main St, Elberta
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi everyone!
  I'm looking for a reliable and professional cleaning service for my home. If you know or recommend someone who does a great job, please feel free to… (Nextdoor Arbor Walk)

• Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Foley. Apply here.
• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Foley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Foley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Orange Beach

• Orange Beach passes e-bike ordinance with lower speed limits (gulfcoastmedia.com)
• Conservation group's first project is a reef that built off Naples (news-press.com)
• Flora-Bama Bulls On The Beach Returns For Its 13th Year With Three Nights Of Live Rodeo Action (obawebsite.com)

Gulf Shores

• Zydeco & Crawfish Festival eyes 2027 return to Gulf Shores' new bridge plaza (gulfcoastmedia.com)
• A Pub Crawl For A Cause on Saturday, Sept. 26 (gulfshoresnews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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