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🌱 When and where can Gulf Shores families register for Christmas Cheer?
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Good morning Gulf Shores! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- When and where can Gulf Shores families register for Christmas Cheer?
- What Gulf Shores residents must know about the new beach parking rules
- What's new at this year's National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores?
Also on today's calendar: Icehouse Tap Room and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 86 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 85, low: 75.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. CSC Christmas Cheer registration begins on Oct. 13 (mulletwrapper.net) — Gulf Shores families needing help with Christmas toys or a holiday meal can register for the Christian Service Center's Christmas Cheer for Children Program from Oct. 13 to Dec. 10. Eligible residents of Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan can sign up on select afternoons at CSC on Dolphin Ave., which also offers food and emergency financial aid year-round. 
2. City of Gulf Shores passes new beach parking ordinance (wkrg.com) — Gulf Shores is rolling out a new beach parking ordinance that ties resident parking to a license-based verification system and tightens rules around decals and resident-only spaces. Part-time property owners gain limited access, but can't use the East Gulf Place lot, and hurricane re-entry decals will no longer double as parking permits starting in 2027. Violations now carry a $50 boot removal fee.
3. 53rd Annual National Shrimp Festival Returns to Gulf Shores in October (obawebsite.com) — Gulf Shores residents can get ready for the 53rd Annual National Shrimp Festival, running Oct. 8–11 at the intersection of Highway 59 and East Beach Boulevard with free admission. Expect live music on two stages, a 5K/10K, sand sculpture contest, children's activities, and food vendors serving only domestic, locally sourced seafood, with volunteer opportunities still available.
4. 2 gas stations in cities throughout Baldwin County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Sept. 19 (baldwintimes.com) — Premium gas in Baldwin County recently averaged $4.81 per gallon, with Gulf Shores drivers seeing some of the lower reported prices around $4.39–$4.89 depending on station. The report breaks down the cheapest premium prices by city across the county, helping you compare what you're paying at the pump to nearby communities.
5. God's Gift To Car Wash Owners (gulfshoresnews.com) — If you've stepped out of your car in Gulf Shores lately to find the grill speckled with bugs, you're seeing the region's twice-yearly lovebug swarms. The article explains when and why these insects appear, debunks myths about their origins, and offers practical tips for protecting your car's paint during peak season.
📸 Around Gulf Shores
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gulf Shores
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★ Featured events ★
- Volleyball vs Copiah-Lincoln Community College →
Gulf Shores
3:00 pm
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Icehouse Tap Room →
Icehouse Tap Room, 112 Windmill Ridge Road, Gulf Shores
3:00 pm - Smith and Kern →
Gulf Shores AL
5:00 pm - Emily White at Icehouse Tap Room →
Icehouse Tap Room, 112 Windmill Ridge Road, Gulf Shores
6:00 pm - Lisa Zanghi →
Gulf Shores AL
12:00 pm - Lisa Zanghi at Galway Irish Public House →
Galway Irish Public House, Gulf Shores
12:00 pm - Tennessee Tim and Doug Drake →
Gulf Shores AL
5:00 pm - Council Work Session →
Gulf Shores, AL Calendar, 1905 W 1st St, Gulf Shores
4:00 pm - The Heat →
Gulf Shores AL
5:00 pm - Gulf Shores Middle & High School Sound Waves Choirs: Fall Concert:
GULF SHORES CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, 21656 Coastal Gateway Boulevard, Gulf Shores
6:00 pm
Friday October 2
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
📣 Gulf Shores Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Indoor Cycling →
Orange Beach, AL Calendar, 4847 Wilson Boulevard, Orange Beach
7:20 am - Christian Business Women Coffee Meeting →
The Southern Grind Coffee House at the WHARF, 4751 Main Street, Orange Beach
8:00 am
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Gulf Shores. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (5331) - Gulf Shores in Gulf Shores. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gulf Shores here.
Ok Gulf Shores! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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