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Gulf Shores, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Gulf Shores! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Need holiday help or want to give it? Registration starts soon.
  • How will Gulf Shores’ airport and Highway 59 projects reshape daily life?
  • How can Gulf Shores young professionals plug into Rotary service now?

Also on today's calendar: Lisa Zanghi at Galway Irish Public House and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 80 and low of 75 degrees.
  • Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 73.
  • Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Christmas Cheer registration begins Oct. 13 at Christian Service Center (gulfcoastmedia.com) — Local families in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan can start signing up October 13 at the Christian Service Center on Dolphin Avenue for Christmas toys and optional Christmas dinner boxes. The all-volunteer group’s Christmas Cheer for Children program turns kids’ wish lists into “angel” tags adopted by community donors, and also offers year-round food and emergency help for low-income Gulf Shores-area residents.
   

2. Regional Real Estate Roundup (gulfshoresnews.com) — Major commercial and infrastructure projects are reshaping Gulf Shores, from a $15 million airport terminal expansion and Highway 59 upgrades to the new high school and justice center, plus townhome developments fueling growth. This regional roundup explains how these changes, along with nearby Foley and Orange Beach investments, could affect traffic, retail options, and property values for South Baldwin residents.
   

3. New Rotary Club Gives Young Professionals a Flexible Path to Service (obawebsite.com) — Young professionals in the Gulf Shores–Orange Beach area now have a new Rotary option called YoPros, designed with lower monthly costs and just one in-person meeting a month. Sponsored by the Gulf Shores-Orange Beach Rotary Club, the 21 founding members are already lining up local service projects and invite interested residents ages 21–45 to get involved in flexible, community-focused volunteering.
   

4. October is National Seafood Month, and The Gulf Coast Has Good Reason to Celebrate (obawebsite.com) — Gulf Shores’ seafood heritage takes center stage this October as National Seafood Month coincides with peak fall fishing and the massive National Shrimp Festival, which draws hundreds of thousands of visitors. The piece highlights how shrimping and fishing support Gulf Shores’ economy, restaurants, and culture while encouraging residents to enjoy fresh local catches and support sustainable U.S.-sourced seafood.
   

5. Alabama Fall Watchlist: Vol. VII (prepbaseballreport.com) — A Gulf Shores right-handed pitcher, John William Nix, is drawing statewide attention on Prep Baseball Alabama’s latest fall watchlist for his projectable 6-foot-3 frame, mid-80s fastball, and smooth delivery. The feature also spotlights other rising Alabama prospects, but Nix’s strong spring outing and potential as a future starter put Gulf Shores firmly on college recruiters’ radar.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday October 3
  • CAFFM Market Day →
    Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market, 781 Farmer Market Ln., Foley
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Go try The Beach House, locally owned, and owner operated!
    It’s the slower season, so the wait will be little or none! (Nextdoor Cotton Bay)
  • Decor for sale.
    $6 Approx. 15 inches tall and 8 inches wide. Tap picture to see full size. (Nextdoor Stafford)
  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Gulf Shores. Apply here.
  • 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. 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Gulf Shores

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Gulf Shores

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.