Good morning, Mobile.

On Friday, Feb. 13, the USS Farragut will begin transiting the Mobile Ship Channel and arrive at 10 a.m. at Pier 2 — city officials and Navy representatives will host an arrival ceremony at 11 a.m., with public tours offered daily from Feb.

14 to Feb. 17.

The 6th annual Be My Valentine fundraiser for Mary’s Shelter Gulf Coast will be held Sunday, Feb.

15 from noon to 4 p.m. at Post 99 American Legion on South McKenzie St (tickets are available online or by phone) and will feature a $10,000 door prize, auctions, lunch, and music.

Five Below, a trendy discount retailer, is opening its new Alabama store today at 10200 Eastern Shore Blvd in Spanish Fort & is part of a rollout of 42 stores set for February and March.

After nearly a year docked at Mobile’s port, the SS United States will depart for Florida’s Destin-Fort Walton Beach in April to be sunk as the world’s largest artificial reef and become a tourist attraction, with plans for a land-based museum (Nick Tomecek).

Polka Dots lit up downtown Mobile on Thursday night’s Mardi Gras parade – a festive event where over 25,000 revelers enjoyed beads and cocktails.

The all-women group is active year-round through service supporting child advocacy, the Boys and Girls Club, and veterans’ home.

Bayside Academy held its chess tournament on Jan.

24 with 80 players in three divisions (Open, Scholastic Rated, Unrated) and saw senior Colt Hancock win the Scholastic Rated section; the team now prepares for the State Scholastic Tournament on March 7 in Huntsville.

Silicon Ranch plans to build a 260-megawatt solar farm in Stockton to power a Meta data center south of Montgomery, but local residents oppose the project (citing wetlands and wildlife concerns) (amid fears of losing traditional land use), with construction slated to begin by year-end.

An NBC 15 investigation revealed that Alabama Power’s Stockton I and II solar projects for a Meta data center in Baldwin County received swift approval from the Public Service Commission, prompting community concerns ahead of a town hall meeting on Feb.

9. Construction is expected to start within the year.

Good Listener's Storytime

10:00 – 10:30 AM — Parkway Branch - Mobile Public Library — Registration required — Inspire your child's passion for reading with stories, rhymes, games, and crafts.

Teen Takeover at the Library

2:30-3:30 p.m. — Parkway Branch - Mobile Public Library — Free entry — Engage in video games, board games, and crafts for an exciting afternoon of fun.

Romantic Valentine's Day Cruise

Evening — Perdido Queen Dinner Cruises and Events — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate love on the water with dining, entertainment, and stunning views of the Mobile River.

Crescent Comedy Open Mic

7-10 p.m. — Crescent Theater — Tickets from $5 — Enjoy a night of laughter at the Crescent Comedy Open Mic with limited spots available.

Gulfcoast RV Show

February 20-22 — Mobile Convention Center — Registration required — Explore a diverse range of RVs and connect with fellow enthusiasts at this premier RV show.

PickleRage Cupids Cup Tournament

2 AM – 8 AM — PickleRage — Registration fee may apply — Compete in an exciting weekend of pickleball action in Mobile, AL.

Clue Crew Adventure

4-5 p.m. — Ben May Main Library — Free entry — Unravel mysteries and enjoy puzzles with scavenger hunts and detective crafts.

Microsoft Word Basics Workshop

10-11 a.m. — Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library — Free entry — Master essential Microsoft Word skills and unlock your productivity.

Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes

3-5 p.m. — Semmes Regional Library — Free entry — A fun chess club for beginners and experienced players to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Watercolor for Beginners

4-5 p.m. — Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch — Free entry — Explore watercolor techniques while enjoying a creative afternoon with friends.