BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://fairhopeuu.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250824T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250824T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T102533 CREATED:20250722T141314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T141722Z UID:1574-1756033200-1756036800@fairhopeuu.org SUMMARY:John Sledge DESCRIPTION:Mobile and Havana: Two Sisters Across the Gulf \n\n\n\nJohn Sledge is one of the authors of the recent book\, “Mobile and Havana: Sisters Across the Gulf.” He will provided an overview of the long linkage between two most exotic cities. They share stories of European conquest\, trade\, high-society connections\, knowledge\, and culture. It should be a rich visual\, immersive experience into both the history and the architectural heritage of these two places. \n\n\n\nJohn is currently Maritime historian-in-residence at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf. He retired as a senior architectural historian with the Mobile Historic Development Commission in 2024. He was a newspaper Book Page editor for the Mobile Press-Register and is a National Book Critics Circle member. He has published many books about the Gulf Coast region and its history. URL:https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-08-24/ LOCATION:Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship\, 1150 Fairhope Ave.\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairhopeuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/John_Sledge.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship":MAILTO:Office@FairhopeUU.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T102533 CREATED:20250722T140853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T141511Z UID:1570-1755428400-1755432000@fairhopeuu.org SUMMARY:Bill Meck DESCRIPTION:Everyday Law \n\n\n\nDo you really need a Last Will and Testament? This program will answer several legal questions like that one–questions that people ask frequently. It will be a potpourri of business-related legal concerns people encounter in everyday life. \n\n\n\nBill Meck is a business lawyer. He graduated from The Citadel with a degree in English and he holds a law degree from Wake Forest University. His office is in Fairhope. He is a sole practitioner whose clients are individuals and businesses who are planning and implementing transactions involving Probate\, Commercial\, Real Estate\, and Corporate Law. URL:https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-08-17/ LOCATION:Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship\, 1150 Fairhope Ave.\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairhopeuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Bill_Meck.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship":MAILTO:Office@FairhopeUU.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250810T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250810T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T102533 CREATED:20250722T140515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T141417Z UID:1568-1754823600-1754827200@fairhopeuu.org SUMMARY:Bruce Larsen DESCRIPTION:Contemporary Recycled Artwork \n\n\n\nBruce Larsen is a sculptor and special-effects artist known internationally. He repurposes discarded and found objects into sculptures that typically depict animals in action poses and humans playing sports. He uses his artwork to bring new meaning to the objects while still allowing them to show their history. Larsen has won several awards for his artwork and is also known for his work in movies. He was inducted into the Alabama Hall of Fame in 2016. He lives and works in Fairhope. \n\n\n\nYou can see his work locally at the U.S. Sports Academy in Daphne\, Arts Alley in Fairhope\, and many other locations. URL:https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-08-10/ LOCATION:Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship\, 1150 Fairhope Ave.\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairhopeuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Bruce_Larsen.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship":MAILTO:Office@FairhopeUU.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T102533 CREATED:20250710T225010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T225013Z UID:1548-1754218800-1754222400@fairhopeuu.org SUMMARY:Luke Kiszla DESCRIPTION:Environmental Stewardship: A Foundation of Faith \n\n\n\nLuke will offer an overview of his personal motivations for environmental stewardship and a review of the current work of Mobile Baykeeper. \n\n\n\nLuke is Current Affairs Director for Mobile Baykeeper\, working in policy and regulations. An Attorney by training\, Luke arrived at Baykeeper in 2024 following a decade of work as a political staffer in various roles. He enjoys applying his experience toward the mission of providing cleaner water. URL:https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-08-03/ LOCATION:Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship\, 1150 Fairhope Ave.\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairhopeuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Luke_Kiszla.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship":MAILTO:Office@FairhopeUU.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T102533 CREATED:20250619T141729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T144506Z UID:1464-1753614000-1753617600@fairhopeuu.org SUMMARY:Michael Cook & Robin Snyder DESCRIPTION:Today’s Vaping and Narcan Issues \n\n\n\nMichael Cook and Robin Snider will discuss current issues facing our youth and young adults including vaping\, Narcan\, and good & bad choices. \n\n\n\nMike Cook is director of Baldwin Services at the Drug Education Council (DEC) in Robertsdale\, AL. \n\n\n\nRobin Snider is a retired Daphne Police Officer (30 years) and college grad from Concordia University Nebraska. He currently works with Baldwin County Community Alliance (BCCA). URL:https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-07-27/ LOCATION:Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship\, 1150 Fairhope Ave.\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fairhopeuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MichaelandRobin.png ORGANIZER;CN="Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship":MAILTO:Office@FairhopeUU.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250720T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250720T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T102533 CREATED:20250619T140223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T144457Z UID:1459-1753009200-1753012800@fairhopeuu.org SUMMARY:Kevin Mohler DESCRIPTION:Impacting Special Needs in Our Community \n\n\n\nThe American Autism & Rehabilitation Center in Daphne provides a full spectrum of therapies for people with special needs–speech\, occupational\, physical\, and applied behavior analysis–all under one roof. The foundation offers additional resources\, community connections\, practical assistance\, and so providing holistic support. \n\n\n\nKevin Mohler is an entrepreneur and President of the American Autism & Rehabilitation Foundation\, leading the American Autism & Rehabilitation Center and the digital finance agency\, DeFiancy. He is passionate about health\, fitness\, ministry\, and personal development. David lives on a homestead farm in Bay Minette\, Alabama\, with his family and five dogs. URL:https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-07-20/ LOCATION:Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship\, 1150 Fairhope Ave.\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairhopeuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Kevin_Mohler.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship":MAILTO:Office@FairhopeUU.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T102533 CREATED:20250615T181459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T144414Z UID:1446-1752404400-1752408000@fairhopeuu.org SUMMARY:Alan Samry DESCRIPTION:The Writers Around Me \n\n\n\nFor the past year\, Alan has been researching and writing about Fairhope’s rich literary culture\, including writers\, editors\, publishers\, librarians\, and bookstores. He will tell true stories of Fairhope’s literary beginnings with Marie Howland and Upton Sinclair through today’s local writers\, including Sonny Brewer\, Fannie Flagg and so many more. \n\n\n\nAlan Samry is a writer\, librarian\, public historian and author of Fairhope Past and Present\, Mapping Fairhope\, and Stump the Librarian\, a memoir\, and history of leg amputees\, was published in 2018. Alan and his wife Susan have called Fairhope home since 2005. URL:https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-07-13/ LOCATION:Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship\, 1150 Fairhope Ave.\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairhopeuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Alan_Samry.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship":MAILTO:Office@FairhopeUU.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250706T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250706T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T102533 CREATED:20250615T175842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T192841Z UID:1441-1751799600-1751803200@fairhopeuu.org SUMMARY:Phil Strinste DESCRIPTION:Wisdom of a “Prosumer” \n\n\n\n For over two years beginning in 1982\, Phil and his wife\, Gwen\, helped build the passive solar house in Fairhope that Gwen’s father\, Bayne\, had designed with his wife\, Annabelle. At the time of construction\, inclusion of a photovoltaic component was often mentioned but was never incorporated.  \n\n\n\n     Phil and Gwen have lived in this house since 2012\, and in 2021 added a 5.1 kW photovoltaic system to the structure. About one third of the energy generated by this system sustains them\, with the rest being fed back to the grid for a modest profit; hence they have become a PROducer + conSUMER of electricity\, or a “prosumer.” \n\n\n\n     His program will include coverage of their pathway to this achievement\, as well as how becoming a “prosumer” has changed their thinking about the electric power upon which our lives depend. \n\n\n\n     Phillip Strniste has been a member of the Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship since 1982. He has a background in Mathematics (B.S. 1976) and Horticulture (M.S. 1987). For twenty years he together with his wife\, Gwen Snyder\, earned their living by running a Community Supported Agricultural project in the Fairhope area. In retirement he enjoys being an active member of this fellowship\, staying fit\, singing folk music\, and volunteering where needed. URL:https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-07-06/ LOCATION:Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship\, 1150 Fairhope Ave.\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairhopeuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Phil_Strinste.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship":MAILTO:Office@FairhopeUU.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T102533 CREATED:20250522T222626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T144248Z UID:1405-1751194800-1751198400@fairhopeuu.org SUMMARY:Alan Haft DESCRIPTION:Harry Haft: Auschwitz Survivor who Fought Rocky Marciano \n\n\n\nAlan’s father\, Harry Haft\, survived 5 years in 6 different slave labor and extermination camps during WWII\, weighting 105lb when liberated. Just one year later\, he was in the ring fighting the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. Alan will tell Harry’s story. \n\n\n\nAlan Scott Haft wrote his father’s biography in 2005. Henry Haft’s story was made into an HBO movie in 2022\, The Survivor\, directed by Academy award winner Barry Levinson. Alan is a University of Miami School graduate and now lives in Fairhope. URL:https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-06-29/ LOCATION:Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship\, 1150 Fairhope Ave.\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairhopeuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AlanHaft2_cropped-e1747953039153.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship":MAILTO:Office@FairhopeUU.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T102533 CREATED:20250522T221511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T143450Z UID:1403-1750590000-1750593600@fairhopeuu.org SUMMARY:David Gespass DESCRIPTION:Do We Live in a Democracy? \n\n\n\nWe frequently hear that “our democracy” is being threatened\, but rarely does anyone question that we have a democracy. The talk will address the question of whether\, and to what extent\, the United States is a democracy. \n\n\n\nDavid is a semi-retired civil rights lawyer and long-time social justice and anti-imperialist activist. He is a past president of the National Lawyers Guild and current chair of its Alabama chapter. David was a founder and chair of the Birmingham Peace Project in opposition to the Gulf War. As an anti-Zionist\, he is proud of his Jewish heritage and was board chair of the Alabama chapter of CAIR. URL:https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-06-22/ LOCATION:Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship\, 1150 Fairhope Ave.\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairhopeuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/David_Gespass.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship":MAILTO:Office@FairhopeUU.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T102533 CREATED:20250522T221058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T143521Z UID:1401-1749985200-1749988800@fairhopeuu.org SUMMARY:Tracey Glover DESCRIPTION:Living with Reverence and Compassion for All Beings \n\n\n\nIn this talk on Father’s Day\, Tracey will share about how her Dad gave her the greatest gift possible… He taught her to love the animals and the natural world. It’s a love that has guided her path\, and is the key to creating a compassionate\, just world for all beings. \n\n\n\nTracey Glover\, JD\, is Executive Director of Awakening Respect and Compassion for All Sentient Beings (“ARC”)\, and Sweet Peeps Microsanctuary\, a small sanctuary caring for chickens rescued from the meat industry. She wrote several books including the children’s book\, Chickens Are Animals\, Too! Fannie Goes to Washington and an upcoming adult nonfiction book entitled Age of Reverence. Her films include Until All Are Free and Meet the Chickens. She tackles critical issues relating to animal rights\, ethical consumption\, and the ways in which humans can impact the natural world. URL:https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-06-15/ LOCATION:Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship\, 1150 Fairhope Ave.\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairhopeuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/TraceyGlover.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship":MAILTO:Office@FairhopeUU.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T102533 CREATED:20250522T215849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T143336Z UID:1399-1749380400-1749384000@fairhopeuu.org SUMMARY:Catherine King DESCRIPTION:Henry Stuart’s Diaries & Photos: New Info about the Hermit of MontroseCatherine King will present new information recently received about Henry Stuart\, who hand-built the now 100-year-old Round House at Tolstoy Park in Montrose. Stuart’s diaries\, photographs\, and other documents reveal fascinating information from the man known as “The Hermit of Montrose” and “Ye Olde Weaver.” \n\n\n\nCatherine King is Chair of the Fairhope Single Tax Corporation Archives ad a long-time docent at the Fairhope Museum of History. A resident of Fairhope since 1966\, she continues to be amazed by our fascinating history. URL:https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-06-08/ LOCATION:Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship\, 1150 Fairhope Ave.\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairhopeuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/CatherineKing.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship":MAILTO:Office@FairhopeUU.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T102533 CREATED:20250522T215318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T143142Z UID:1397-1748775600-1748779200@fairhopeuu.org SUMMARY:Honoring Our Elders\, Celebrating Our History\, Welcoming New Members DESCRIPTION:Special FUF Sunday Program \n\n\n\nIn the 1920s\, a group of liberal thinkers began meeting on Sunday mornings. A presentation by one of them on ethics or current affairs was followed by “vigorous” discussion. In April 1982\, they constituted themselves the Fairhope Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. A dedicated building followed in 2003. \n\n\n\nThis will be a special program to honor the earlier members\, celebrate the history of the Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship\, and welcome new members. The Back Porch Folk Singers will be performing and will also be honored. \n\n\n\nA new PowerPoint presentation for New Member Orientation will explain Unitarianism and detail the Fellowship’s history. The program will end with a welcoming ceremony for new members. URL:https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-06-01/ LOCATION:Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship\, 1150 Fairhope Ave.\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fairhopeuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/logo_transparent.png ORGANIZER;CN="Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship":MAILTO:Office@FairhopeUU.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T102533 CREATED:20250416T155946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T155948Z UID:1341-1748170800-1748174400@fairhopeuu.org SUMMARY:Jane Finger & Irene Wegner DESCRIPTION:Flower Communion \n\n\n\nThis historic UU story of courage for liberty and brotherhood celebrates beauty\, human uniqueness\, diversity\, community & the story of Norbert Capek and its influence on UU congregations around the world. \n\n\n\nPlease bring a single flower (just one!) to the Fellowship service on Sunday \n\n\n\nIrene and her husband\, Pete\, have lived in many parts of the South\, settling in Fairhope 12 years ago. A former teacher\, religious education director\, & social service administrator\, Irene was an organizer and lobbyist for AARP. Irene’s husband Pete brought this program\, popular in UU churches from Carmel\, Ind. \n\n\n\nJane grew up a Methodist who moved toward agnosticism. She was happy to join our liberal UU community when moving to Fairhope in 2001. She adds: “It’s appropriate that I should participate in this program\, because some of my most spiritual moments are those I spend in my flower garden early in the morning.” URL:https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-05-25/ LOCATION:Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship\, 1150 Fairhope Ave.\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairhopeuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/May_25_2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship":MAILTO:Office@FairhopeUU.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T102533 CREATED:20250416T155617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T155643Z UID:1337-1747566000-1747569600@fairhopeuu.org SUMMARY:Zach Helton DESCRIPTION:Palm Sunday: A New Way to Read the Story \n\n\n\nThe Palm Sunday story has been told in many ways\, often weighed down with religious baggage\, but what if we understood it differently? What if we read the “Triumphal Entry” as a story of a bold political resistance and protest\, leading into a week of courage and transformation through overwhelming odds? This talk explores how the Palm Sunday parade invites us into courageous action\, even when the path is uncertain. \n\n\n\nZachary Helton (he/him) is an ordained minister\, a long-time Buddhist practitioner\, and a writer. He currently serves as a hospital chaplain in Pensacola\, FL\, has been published in Baptist News Global\, and has an upcoming short story in Braided Way Magazine. You can find out more about Zach’s work at zachhelton.com. URL:https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-05-18/ LOCATION:Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship\, 1150 Fairhope Ave.\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairhopeuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Zach_Helton.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship":MAILTO:Office@FairhopeUU.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T102533 CREATED:20250416T155239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T155242Z UID:1332-1746961200-1746964800@fairhopeuu.org SUMMARY:Mother's Day DESCRIPTION:We will gather in a circle to remember both our Mom and our childhood years. \n\n\n\nThis will give us all a chance to honor our Mom\, remember our childhood\, and tell some tales. If you can’t say something\, you either can pass the mic or write it out for someone else to read. URL:https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-05-11/ LOCATION:Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship\, 1150 Fairhope Ave.\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairhopeuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/mom.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship":MAILTO:Office@FairhopeUU.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T102533 CREATED:20250416T150140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T155424Z UID:1322-1746356400-1746360000@fairhopeuu.org SUMMARY:Dean Mosher DESCRIPTION:Fighting to Protect Fairhope \n\n\n\nMy history of working with great people to effect positive change in Fairhope for nearly half a century. \n\n\n\nDean Mosher is a celebrated painter of epic historic paintings. Many hang in national museums and institutions\, major universities\, National Park Visitor Centers\, and the Fairhope Museum of History. Mosher’s work has also appeared in many books. He has been honored with many awards\, including the Commander General’s medal for saving the archives of the NOUS. He lives and works in his hand-built castle & studio in Fairhope\, featured on TV. His proudest achievements are winning the hand of his wife of 46 years\, Pagan\, and raising two great children\, Megrez Ravel and Cleveland Turner. URL:https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-05-04/ LOCATION:Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship\, 1150 Fairhope Ave.\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairhopeuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Dean_Mosher.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship":MAILTO:Office@FairhopeUU.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T102533 CREATED:20250328T164649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T165711Z UID:1284-1745751600-1745755200@fairhopeuu.org SUMMARY:Maya Carey DESCRIPTION:Hate & Extremism in Alabama and the Nation \n\n\n\nMaya Henson Carey\, senior research analyst at the Southern Poverty Law Center\, is back to discuss current trends and SPLC’s recent report on the Year in Hate and Extremism. \n\n\n\nMaya Henson Carey is a research analyst with the SPLC’s Intelligence Project\, focusing on the anti-government and anti-student inclusion movements. She spent over 10 years in higher education. Maya has a B.S. in business\, an M.A. in psychology and an M.Ed. in higher education administration. She also holds an Ed.D. focusing on diversity and equity education. URL:https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-04-27/ LOCATION:Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship\, 1150 Fairhope Ave.\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairhopeuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Maya_Carey.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship":MAILTO:Office@FairhopeUU.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250420T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250420T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T102533 CREATED:20250328T163730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T165613Z UID:1281-1745146800-1745150400@fairhopeuu.org SUMMARY:Hollyrose Baker DESCRIPTION:A History of Trans Liberation \n\n\n\nHollyrose will discuss the historical context for Trans people’s existence. She will describe the ways in which the colonial authority has targeted queer and transness\, attempting to erase that cultural heritage and remove it from the historical record. She will tie this into current issues and offer instructions for the many ways that trans people can be supported today. \n\n\n\nHollyrose Baker is an anarchist writer\, artist and activist. She helped found the Lower Alabama Native Plant society and Mobile Alabama Mutual Aid. For a decade she has worked to provide housing for homeless queer people and coordinates free food for struggling queer people and at Pride events. URL:https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-04-20/ LOCATION:Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship\, 1150 Fairhope Ave.\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairhopeuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-04-20_Hollyrose_Baker.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship":MAILTO:Office@FairhopeUU.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T102533 CREATED:20250416T192832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T192835Z UID:1343-1745064000-1745071200@fairhopeuu.org SUMMARY:No Kings National Protest DESCRIPTION:Join the Indivisible Mobile group at Mobile Government Plaza Saturday\, April 19 at noon. URL:https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-04-19/ LOCATION:Mobile Government Plaza\, 205 Government St.\, Mobile\, 36602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairhopeuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/No-Kings-Flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250413T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250413T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T102533 CREATED:20250328T161408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T165354Z UID:1279-1744542000-1744545600@fairhopeuu.org SUMMARY:Heidi Miller DESCRIPTION:The Yellowhammer Fund provides support and funding for women seeking care at one of Alabama’s three independent abortion clinics. They engage in policy advocacy\, and offer help to low income families\, with legal defense\, and contraception by mail. \n\n\n\nHeidi Miller\, born and raised in Montgomery\, Alabama now lives in Birmingham. She has a BA in English and over 12 years in the service industry. She has been a dedicated advocate for Reproductive Justice at Yellowhammer Fund since 2019 and is especially passionate about direct aid\, policy advocacy\, and abolition work. URL:https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-04-13/ LOCATION:Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship\, 1150 Fairhope Ave.\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairhopeuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-04-13_Heidi_Miller.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship":MAILTO:Office@FairhopeUU.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T102533 CREATED:20250328T160042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T165501Z UID:1274-1743937200-1743940800@fairhopeuu.org SUMMARY:Civics 101 DESCRIPTION:Federal Government Fundamentals \n\n\n\nHave you ever wondered if you could pass the Naturalization test without studying? Let’s test our current knowledge and go over basic principles of our government\, such as rule of law\, hierarchy of laws and separation of powers. Finally\, let’s cover our roles as citizens: our rights and responsibilities as “We the People”. URL:https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-04-06/ LOCATION:Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship\, 1150 Fairhope Ave.\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairhopeuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-04-06_USA_Flag.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T102533 CREATED:20250219T151308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T152105Z UID:1168-1743332400-1743336000@fairhopeuu.org SUMMARY:Big Brothers Big Sisters DESCRIPTION:Kelly Qualls \n\n\n\nBBBS provides mentors for young people\, creating a network of support and growth. It helps them make better choices and develop essential life skills. Mentoring helps young people navigate challenges and reach their potential. It allows the mentor to connect with young people and to challenge themselves and develop new skills. The positive impact mentors make on young people’s lives can bring pride and fulfillment. \n\n\n\nKelly Qualls\, Vice President of Programs\, has been with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Gulf Coast since 2013. Born and raised in the Mobile area\, Kelly knows well the positive effects of mentoring. URL:https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-03-30/ LOCATION:Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship\, 1150 Fairhope Ave.\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairhopeuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/BigBrothersBigSisters.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship":MAILTO:Office@FairhopeUU.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250323T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250323T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T102533 CREATED:20250219T150822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T150825Z UID:1166-1742727600-1742731200@fairhopeuu.org SUMMARY:Christian Wagley DESCRIPTION:A Natural History of the Gulf of Mexico \n\n\n\nThe Gulf of Mexico is rich in biodiversity. From Native American communities to today’s industrialized Gulf rich in fossil energy resources\, we’ll explore the region’s natural history and current status. Rice’s whale\, a species found in the Gulf of Mexico and nowhere else in the world\, illustrates our journey of exploration. \n\n\n\nChristian Wagley is a coastal organizer for Healthy Gulf\, working on water quality\, energy\, endangered species\, and climate issues along the coast of NW Florida and South Alabama. He previously worked on green building and development issues. URL:https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-03-23/ LOCATION:Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship\, 1150 Fairhope Ave.\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairhopeuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Christian_Wagley.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship":MAILTO:Office@FairhopeUU.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T102533 CREATED:20250309T165813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T165659Z UID:1250-1742630400-1742655600@fairhopeuu.org SUMMARY:Rummage Sale DESCRIPTION:Come find your new treasure at our Rummage Sale! This is a huge multifamily sale with hundreds of items! You won’t want to miss it. URL:https://fairhopeuu.org/event/rummage-sale-2025/ LOCATION:Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship\, 1150 Fairhope Ave.\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fairhopeuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Designer59.png ORGANIZER;CN="Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship":MAILTO:Office@FairhopeUU.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T102533 CREATED:20250219T150453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T150453Z UID:1164-1742122800-1742126400@fairhopeuu.org SUMMARY:Corey Harvard DESCRIPTION:We Danced at Night \n\n\n\nLGBTQ+ history offers a story of resilience in the challenging times. Prism United is looking to queer ancestry to make a path forward in the current cultural climate. We believe it’s a wisdom we can all learn from. \n\n\n\nCorey Harvard is a poet and singer-songwriter from Grand Bay\, Alabama. He is a two-time Pushcart Prize nominee and a regular coach for Poetry Out Loud. In 2018\, he co-founded Prism United to respond to the needs of LGBTQ+ youth in southwest Alabama. URL:https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-03-16/ LOCATION:Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship\, 1150 Fairhope Ave.\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairhopeuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Corey_Harvard.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship":MAILTO:Office@FairhopeUU.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T102533 CREATED:20250220T195121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T171517Z UID:1192-1741964400-1741975200@fairhopeuu.org SUMMARY:Pi Day DESCRIPTION:Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship will be hosting their 4th Annual Pi Day on Friday\, March 14\, 2025. For all you non-math geeks\, Pi Day celebrates the mathematical constant π\, whose first three numbers are 3.14. But don’t worry. The only math involved is simple. \n\n\n\nJoin us from 3-6pm at 1150 Fairhope Ave\, Fairhope\, AL 36532. The price per slice of pie is $3\, which includes a coffee. With the purchase of a slice of pie\, you are also automatically entered into the raffle. Raffle winners each receive a specialty pie from Fairhope Chocolate Shop\, the Warehouse\, or another establishment. Raffle winners will be announced at 5:15pm.  You must be present to win.  All proceeds serve as a fundraiser and benefit the members of the Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship and its community. \n\n\n\nMember-donated pies include\, but are not limited to\, apple pie\, pecan pie\, pizza pie\, and cheesecake – which is not technically a pie\, but who doesn’t like cheesecake? And for $3 a slice\, it makes for a great Friday evening where adults can mix and mingle while children can play the various games available onsite. Whole pies will also be available for purchase. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re interested in dinner or dessert\, there is a pie for you. This event is for anyone who enjoys good food and engaging company. URL:https://fairhopeuu.org/event/pi-day/ LOCATION:Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship\, 1150 Fairhope Ave.\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fairhopeuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Publication1.2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship":MAILTO:Office@FairhopeUU.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T102533 CREATED:20250219T150104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T150106Z UID:1162-1741518000-1741521600@fairhopeuu.org SUMMARY:Pat Siano DESCRIPTION:National Alliance on Mental Illness: Mental Health for All \n\n\n\nPat will introduce us to NAMI\, which provides services to those with mental illness and their families. She will provide a brief history of NAMI Baldwin branch and describe the programs and work that they run. She will invite us to join at the bargain rate of $5. \n\n\n\nPat Siano worked as an organizer for the Communications Workers of America Union\, and retired as a math teacher at Foley High School. She volunteers with many community organizations and is a lifetime member of Wolf Bay Watershed Watch. URL:https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-03-09/ LOCATION:Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship\, 1150 Fairhope Ave.\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairhopeuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Pat_Siano.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship":MAILTO:Office@FairhopeUU.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250303T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250303T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T102533 CREATED:20250220T000536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T165646Z UID:1182-1741010400-1741017600@fairhopeuu.org SUMMARY:Uke Open Jam DESCRIPTION:Bring your ukulele and join us every Monday for an open jam session! URL:https://fairhopeuu.org/event/uke-open-jam-2/ LOCATION:Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship\, 1150 Fairhope Ave.\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fairhopeuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Uke_Jam_Mondays2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T102533 CREATED:20250219T145756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T145758Z UID:1160-1740913200-1740916800@fairhopeuu.org SUMMARY:Dev Wakely DESCRIPTION:Building an Alabama for All of Us \n\n\n\nDev will cover developments in public policy in this new era at the State House. This may also include some advocacy opportunities. He’ll cover some networking as well as other opportunities broader than those at the State House. \n\n\n\nDev Wakeley is Alabama Arise’s worker policy advocate. His work covers criminal justice\, the death penalty\, predatory lending\, and voting rights. He currently covers workers’ rights policy and equitable economic development\, housing\, and transit URL:https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-03-02/ LOCATION:Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship\, 1150 Fairhope Ave.\, Fairhope\, AL\, 36532\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairhopeuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dev_Wakeley.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship":MAILTO:Office@FairhopeUU.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR