Eastern Shore Kiwanis

10/16/2026

Join us for the 15th Annual Best of the Bay Gumbo Championship & Fall Festival!

Enjoy all-you-can-eat gumbo, live music featuring WhiteLang, children's activities, awards, and more!

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Coastal Alabama Community College - Halstead Amphitheater (Fairhope, AL)
🎟️ Tickets: $15 in Advance | $20 at the Gate

Get your tickets in advance at EasternShoreKiwanis.org or click the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/15th-annual-best-of-the-bay-gumbo-championship-tickets-2000053310291

All proceeds support local youth and community programs through the Eastern Shore Kiwanis Club. See you there! 🥣🔥

10/08/2026

Mark your calendars for a fun Saturday out with the family! The 15th Annual Best of the Bay Gumbo Championship & Fall Festival is happening on Saturday, November 7th at Halstead Amphitheater (11 AM – 2:30 PM)!

Come hungry for:
✨ All-you-can-eat gumbo tastings from local chefs & restaurants
🎶 Live music from WhiteLang
🎈 Bounce houses, slides, and face painting for the kids
🛍️ Local arts & crafts booths and treats
🎟️ Kids 12 and under are FREE! Advance tickets are $15 or $20 at the gate
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/15th-annual-best-of-the-bay-gumbo-championship-tickets-2000053310291

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09/28/2026

Such a great meeting this past Friday as we welcomed Amy Smith from South Baldwin Literacy Council as our guest speaker. They do incredible work with our community to assist students and adults with free education programs and literacy instruction. They welcome monetary as well as volunteering to help support their nonprofit.

07/23/2026

What a wonderful event this evening partnering with with Fairhope Police Department, Fairhope United Methodist Church and so many more for the new and improved Back To School Bash! The smiles on the many faces proved the impact this makes on our community!

06/19/2026

Wonderful meeting this morning with our guest speakers from Sea Glass Initiative Inc. Penny Hughey and Executive Director Michelle Hillman came to give our club updates on the latest with this great organization helping the underserved and unhoused community in Baldwin County. We are grateful for all their efforts and proud to support them in this important work.

06/12/2026

Great breakfast meeting this morning with our special guest speaker Kate Carver, Executive Director of Dumas Wesley Community Center! They are doing some incredible work in the Mobile and Baldwin County communities with their many programs helping so many who are less fortunate.

06/04/2026

A special thanks to our June 1st guest speaker Dr Leonard Rich. Dr Rich is a retired ophthalmologist who donates his time with the Community Services for Vision Rehabilitation. They are a nonprofit that specialize in low vision patients providing them with tools and help they need. Dr Rich is a delight and passionate about helping people with low vision care.

05/27/2026

It was a pleasure to have our State of Alabama House Representative, Jennifer Fidler speak at our May 15th weekly meeting. Thanks for informing and explaining current State legislation and activity.

05/12/2026

05/04/2026

A special thanks to Fairhope Middle School Assistant Principal Kristie Davis for speaking at our March 6th meeting. After updating us on Fairhope Middle School, Assisrsnt Principal Kristie Davis accepted our yearly donation.