Conde Cavaliers Jumpstart The Mardi Gras Fun

My friends,Mardi Gras is among us!

** 2023 Mardi Gras Schedule **

Today's Estimated Read Time: 3 minutes 27 seconds.

• 🌞 A Bit of News

• 🏋️Mobile Fit Club [yes even during Mardi Gras]

• 😎 Upcoming Events

• 🍕 2023 Eating Project - C is for...

• 🖼 Meme of the Week

🌞 A Bit of News

There’s been quite the ruckus surrounding that whole Chinese balloon thing [see our meme below]. But life goes on in Mobile, especially with our schedules packed for Mardi Gras.

The Conde Cavaliers carried out their yearly traditions. Guess what they love doing the most during this season.

Hint: it’s not their big night at the parade [see what it is here!]

Mobile continues to develop, with new businesses and recreational spots popping up everywhere.

There’s a lot of construction going on, and it’s fun to imagine future activities we could have with our loved ones.

Speaking of businesses, two branches of “America’s favorite convenience store” are set to open next year.

Things may be looking up for those who are looking for a job and those who won’t touch Circle K fare.

Want some free Rundown swag and a chance to get free tickets to local events? Then Become a Rundown Insider! (our insiders get first dibs on tickets that we receive by sponsoring local events).

🏋️Mobile Fit Club

And we're goin'!(king cake in, sweat it on out...)

We just started a workout program called BOD, and we'd love all of us to do it together -- community style!You will need to have access to the BOD app - you can get it here.

(it's never too late for you to join us...)

No impact - includes cardio and some weights.Or do your own workout and stay accountable in the Facebook Group!

😎Some Upcoming Events

February 7Archduke Trio Guest Chamber Music Concert

February 9Mobile Mardi Gras Parade – Order of Polka Dots

February 10Friday Night Live + Mobile Mardi Gras Parade

February 12 - 142023 MOBILE BAY INTERCOLLEGIATE GOLF TOURNAMENT

February 11Saturdays At The Coop! 2023 + Mobile Mardi Gras Parades

February 13Mobile Mardi Gras Parade - Order of Venus

Secret Mobile: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure

We just got our hands on a copy of this book and it's great! Here's a bit of a teaser for you...

At a glance, Mobile is a reserved southern city, steeped in charm, heritage, and history. But look a little more closely and discover a winding tale of revivalist zeal, quirky contradictions, and delightfully ghastly scandals and scoundrels. In Secret Mobile: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, you’ll unearth secrets of the past. People will be quick to tell you that Mobile is the birthplace of Mardi Gras in America, and they’ll be even quicker to tell you about Joe Cain, the rebellious firefighter credited with restoring the Mardi Gras tradition following the Civil War, but is that really the whole story? Not even close. As you’ll quickly learn, when it comes to Mobile, there’s always more to the story. Learn why the City of Mobile was twice burned to the ground, what famous Presidential quote was uttered in the historic Battle House Hotel, and how a tell-tale oak grew out of the grave of an allegedly innocent convicted murder. You’ll explore new terrain―like how to join the city’s most spirited kayaking group, where to find Hippie Beach, and the best way to see the iconic Middle Bay Lighthouse and the cow that lived there. Intrigued? Local author Amy Delcambre is just getting started. She’ll be your storytelling guide to explore all of the unseen threads that make up the fabric of Mobile and help you dive in to untangle the facts and the legends that make up the best of Mobile’s secrets.

The book also made our list of top souvenirs for Mobile! 

🍕 New Food Project... and we're off!

We're eating at 26 restaurants during the year of 2023.

But there's a catch --- it has to be restaurants we've never visited, and we're going from letters A-Z.

A = Azteca'sB = Big Bad Breakfast (more pics here...)C = ANNOUNCING SOON!D = ???

You can follow along with the journey here.

We need your help!

Where should we go?!?

Please give us your suggestions on Facebook.

We're looking forward to eating our way through Mobile!

📃 The Rundown's Job Board

The Rundown has our eye out for a video content creator as well as a sales partner to develop partnerships with local businesses. Feel free to reach out to us here.

Employer?Post your job!The cost is only $49. Your listing is active for up to 90 days (or until you delete it).

🖼 Meme of the Week

Double the memes! Why?1. It's Mardi Gras time and we thought last week's was just funny.2. We like memes.

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Our Mobtown Squirrel buddies picked up a street corner recently.

If you pick up litter while walking around your neighborhood, reply to this email with a picture, and we'll spotlight you!

Also, please ask your neighbors not to litter...

See ya next week!Be Good & Stay Safe.