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May2022

Volume 14 Number 12

Columns

4 Publisher’s Note Lynn Knighton

Ways Kids Can Cash-In Summer money-making ideas for your tween and teen.

8 Meeting Kids Where They Are

10 Weeks of Summer

Beth Long, PhD, LPC, BCBA

Ten weeks of fun to keep your kids “boredom” free all summer.

15 Kids Health Watch Sponsored by Magnolia Springs Pediatrics

46 Dinner’s Ready

Gabriele Jones

52 Tweens, Teens and Screens Kristi Bush, LSW

2022 VBS Listing

Sign your kids up for Vacation Bible Schools that begin in June!

8 Great Mom Apps

64 Dave Says

Simplify your life with one or more of these free apps.

Dave Ramsey

Departments On The Cover Anna Reese Knighton (18) is the daughter of Lynn and Brad Knighton and sister to Mary-Bradley and Katie. Grandparents are Joyce Taylor, Merrily Burgos, and Kay and Richard Knighton. Anna Reese is excited to attend Auburn University in the fall where she plans to study Mechanical Engineering.

16 Teacher of the Month 18 School Bits 51 Book Reviews 60 Family Calendar

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Do you remember your first job? I do... especially that feeling of “maturity”, thinking that having a job basically meant I was an adult. My first job was at an ice cream/sandwich shop and my best friend got a job at a pizza place just across the street. We thought we were so cool. We wore our uniforms proudly and felt pretty special. She and I were both humbled quickly as the bathroom cleaning and dishwashing duties settled in. Little did I know, the more glamorous “scooper” jobs went to the older kids with more seniority. Nonetheless, it was still a great experience. That is until a boy I had a crush on brought in a date and I had to wait on them. That was what did it for my young naïve self. Not the bathroom cleaning, not the dirty dishes, but having to wait on my crush in an unflattering uniform sent me over to the more fashionable industry of department store retail. Whether they are working in the food industry, retail or other public service job, Brad and I feel strongly that our kids should work in their teen years. Not so much that it interferes with their school work or other obligations (or social life, of course) but enough to learn how to manage their time, and learn some new skills, like working with the general public. Even if it is volunteer work, there are just some skills that are difficult to learn at home or in school. And, to be honest, my girls actually love it. What started as their summer jobs continued into the school year because they enjoy the experience so much. Plus, they like having their own spending money, and we are able to teach them how to save and make a budget. If your teen or tween is ready to hit the workforce this summer, but you aren’t sure what kind of job would be a good fit, check out Ways Kids Can Cashin This Summer - Money Making Ideas for Tweens & Teens, by Kimberly Blaker. Share this great list with your child so they can begin considering their options. Here’s a word of warning about your children getting jobs. If you are like me and used to being the “Master of the Schedule” that may change when your child is working. Before my kids had jobs I knew where and when everyone was and what days/times were open for things like family outings, visiting the grandparents, or going to a sibling’s show or game. Now that they are employed, that has really thrown my whole ‘Master Scheduler” job out of the window. Thankfully, Dr. Tanni Haas reminded me of a great solution to my problem in this month’s feature, 8 Great Mom Apps That Can Make Your Life a Little Bit Easier. Cozi is just one of the many helpful apps she mentions. Now we can share schedules, and even share a grocery list! No more getting texts right after I check out at the grocery store saying we need milk. If your kiddos are not quite old enough for a job, but looking for some fun things to do this summer, flip over to our annual 2022 VBS Guide. Vacation Bible School was always a favorite activity for my girls. Even if your children are a little too old for VBS, see if the church will allow them to volunteer their time. The month of May can be a super hectic time of year for all of us, but if you are a mom, try to take just a little time to relax and do something to celebrate the job you are doing. Whether it is a family day all together or some much needed time alone, May 8th is your day. You deserve it! Happy Mother’s Day and Congratulations to the Class of 2022!

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Kimberly Blaker Kristi Bush, LSW Tanni Haas, Ph.D. Gabriele Jones Beth Long, PhD, LPC, BCBA Pam Molnar Dave Ramsey Robert L. Rux, M.D.

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3. Regret is a teaching emotion essential for the learning process. Regret helps us remember to think carefully before acting and to learn from our mistakes. Guilt and regret are important for encouraging positive behavior change, shame is not. As a parent, you eliminate shame by focusing on the behavior. Help your children see that their action was wrong without making them feel like they were wrong.

Are You a Lawn Mower Parent? “Helicopter parents” are becoming obsolete and replaced by “lawn mower parents”. This new breed of parenting style plows ahead of their children, arranging their lives in an attempt to eliminate sorrow, discomfort, and misfortune. “Lawn mower parents” are not preparing their child for the road, they are preparing the road for their child. This style of parenting is extremely detrimental for an infinite number of reasons, but my greatest concern is that this deficit of hardships will produce a generation of people who have never had the opportunity to become well rounded. Life is full of mishaps, unmet expectations, and things that go horribly wrong. Parents must stop believing that negative emotions and experiences are unhealthy for their children. In fact, research consistently reveals negative emotions and experiences are a vital part of the growth and development process. Let’s look at how to help your child handle the “negative emotions” of boredom, disappointment, regret, and discouragement. 1. Boredom is the birthplace of creativity and imagination. Children who are able to

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accept boredom as a simple prompt to find things to do are forced to fully engage their creativity and imagination. Creativity helps develop innovation, but imagination is the most important building block for problem solving. We have to be able to imagine a solution before we can learn to create a plan of action. 2. Disappointment is the emotion we experience when do not meet our own expectations or the expectations of others. The ability to handle disappointment well is a skill that must be practiced. Use disappointments as opportunities for connection and communication through the development of expectation management. Help your child learn how to manage expectations by going over all the possible things that will take place and practice appropriate responses. To help your child manage his/her own expectations ask, “What are you imagining this to look like or what are you thinking about this?” You might be surprised to find out exactly how accurate or inaccurate his/her expectations are.

4. Discouragement takes place when we lose confidence. Help your child use the feeling of discouragement to determine any necessary changes and then help him/her try again. Teach your children this Thomas Edison quote, “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. I have not failed. I’ve just found ten thousand ways that won’t work.” It is not your job as a parent to eliminate difficulties. However, it is unfair to expect your child to embrace them with a positive attitude. All you can do is sit with them in their heartbreak. When they are ready, give them words to better understand their complex emotions and difficult experiences. If you do this, you will help your child become a resilient adult with the ability to keep going in the face adversity. This is how you prepare your child for the road.

Dr. Beth Long received her education in Counseling Psychology from Chapman University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Beth has worked in six unique clinical environments across the country and currently owns Works of Wonder Therapy in Montgomery. Beth utilizes the knowledge from a variety of different disciplines to give her patients the best care possible. To learn more visit www.worksofwondertherapy.com.

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8th Annual Fairhope Girl’s Night Out

Great shopping, giveaways, discounts, and food are in the works for Downtown Fairhope Business Association’s 8th Annual Girl’s Night Out. The ticketed event takes place May 5, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Fairhope Welcome Center and features over 100 participating businesses in Downtown Fairhope that will offer big savings, door prizes, complimentary refreshments, and live music. Advanced tickets are just $25 and include a GNO t-shirt, exclusive coupon book, and Swig cup! For more information, visit www.FairhopeMerchants.com.

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Eastern Shore Art Center’s 4th Annual “White Linen Night”

Musical jazz stylings of The Big Easy will fill the galleries of ESAC on Thursday, May 19, from 7-10 pm, amidst both silent and live art auctions for the White Linen Night 2022 fundraising gala. The Art Center has lined up music by the New Orleans Ramblers featuring Tim Jackson for the evening, with exceptional Louisiana fare and art auctions a la Jackson Square. A festive signature cocktail by The Grand Hotel Golf Resort and Spa will also be featured. Mercedes-Benz of Mobile is serving again this year as Benefactor Level Sponsor, with Gulf Coast Events and Rentals creating the magical splendor that wows guests each year. Event held at Eastern Shore Art Center, 401 Oak St. Fairhope, AL 36532. Tickets on sale now: $100 per person (includes food and drink tickets). Order online at www.event.gives/wln2022 . You may also call (251) 928-2228 or pick up at the Art Center. For more information, contact Adrienne Clow at Adrienne@esartcenter.org or 9282228 ext 103. Visit www.esartcenter.org, Facebook, or Twitter for daily updates!

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Dorothy Myers on Her Way to Becoming Eagle Scout

Dorothy Myers is well on her way to becoming the very first female Eagle Scout in Baldwin County. The Bay Minette resident and her fellow Scouts recently completed the installation of her Eagle Project – replacing the organization sign in Stockton with a new sign illuminated with solar lights. Once she completes her paperwork and has her board of review, Dorothy will earn Eagle Scout rank – the highest rank available in Scouts BSA. Dorothy is a member of Troop 82G, which is one of just two all-girl Scouts BSA troops in Baldwin County. Her troop was chartered by Resurrection Church in Daphne and she has been a member for three years. For her Eagle Scout Project, Dorothy received help from her fellow troop members, Baldwin County High School Air Force JR ROTC, family and friends. The project was sponsored by the Stockton Civic Club and Five Arts Club. Dorothy is a student at Baldwin County High School and is a member of the JR ROTC program. She is also a member of Girl Scout Troop 8306 which meets at Stockton Presbyterian Church. She is currently working on her Gold Award, the highest accolade available in the Girl Scout organization. #EagleScout #GoldAward #GoBC #playlikealadytiger

North Baldwin Chamber Annual Crawfish CookOff Ready, Set, Boil! Join the North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce at Blackburn Park in Downtown Bay Minette on Friday, May 6th for a Crawfish Event like no other -- The Annual Crawfish Cook Off! This event includes a competitive variety of cooking styles for crawfish from a wide group of teams. Award categories include Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd, Crowd Favorite, Spiciest, Best Boil-In/Side and Most Team Spirit! There will be live music by one of Nashville’s best duos, Sugarcane Jane, cold beer, kid’s activities and more! Gates open at 5:30pm. General Admission tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day of! Kids 10 and under are $10, and 5 and under enter free! For more information on the event and to purchase tickets visit, Crawfish Cook-Off (northbaldwinchamber.com) and follow the ‘Crawfish Cook-Off 2022’ event on Facebook!

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Ballin on Belrose

We would like to invite the Gulf Coast community to come out and join us on Saturday, May 14 starting at 9:00 am for an event all can enjoy. This event was inspired by the 29029 Everesting Challenge. The 11-mile journey represents the distance traveled to reach the top of Mount Everest, a truly Baller achievement. Join us for the challenge or to cheer those striving for the Summit. The event will have plenty of entertainment and activities including DJs along the route, and at the post-event party where you will hear live music from Brandon Giles, grab a bit from the food trucks, and let your kids enjoy the jump house. At The Baller Dream Foundation, we strive to lift the spirits and ease the minds of our local Ballers, young warriors, and their families affected by cancer. Bring your family and friends to see who has what it takes to be a Baller and summit Everest. Let’s be the difference in someone’s life today. Are you up for the challenge? If you are unable to attend the event but would like to donate to The Baller Dream Foundation, please visit https://ballerdream.org/donate. For more information about this event visit: https://ballerdream.org/ballinonbelrose.

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The Publix Grandman Triathlon

The Publix Grandman Triathlon: Presented by Altaworx is a shortdistanced “sprint” which features a one-third mile swim in Mobile Bay, an 18.6-mile bike through the rolling countryside of Fairhope, and a 3.1 mile run that does not skimp on hills. The event, whose proceeds benefit the work of Mobile Baykeeper, is open to individual racers and teams. The May 21 event, which begins at Fairhope Pier, is as much a celebration of community as it is a competition. Racers, volunteers, and spectators come together in high spirits, excited to be back at what’s become one of the most beloved triathlon events along the Gulf Coast. Register and find more information at TheGrandman.com.

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Fairhope Rotary Steak Cook-off

Since 2005, The Fairhope Rotary Steak Cook-off has brought to Fairhope a unique combination of searing Western BBQ-style steaks, Mardi Gras Carnival atmosphere and a chance to “see and be seen” at one of the most fun annual events hosted on the Eastern Shore. A whole year’s worth of planning comes together each May when teams of both professional chefs and local luminaries test their epicurean grilling skills on prime rib eye steaks. The event kicks off on Friday evening, May 13, when the gracious merchants along South Bancroft Street between the campus of Coastal Alabama Community College and adjacent to Fairhope’s French Quarter shutter their stores and relinquish the street to every manner of wood- and charcoal-fired grills, from custom BBQ trailers to Texas Smokers. Rules specify that only authentic wood grilling can be used, and as the coals are beginning to get just right, the festival attendees come through the gates and the band starts to get under way. It is like being invited to the most prestigious tailgate event and then getting to sample everyone’s steaks, while you enjoy their salads and baked potatoes, drink their beer or wine, and dance without having to worry that you are missing the game. Each year there are usually opportunities for V.I.P. sponsorships, raffles or silent auction events, dancing in the streets, and more. Advanced admission tickets are $75 in advance and may be purchased from any club member or at Piggly Wiggly in Fairhope or online at www.fairhopesteak.org. Tickets are also available at the door for $100. VIP tickets are available for $120. For more information visit www.fairhopesteak.org or visit our Facebook page.

Kids Gulf Discovery Day

Plan a day of summertime fun for the family on Wednesday, June 8, from 9 am to 12 pm! Learn about the wildlife and ecology of the Gulf Coast from a variety of environmental organizations throughout the region during Kids Gulf Discovery Day at Bellingrath Gardens and Home. This year, your family can learn from and interact with local environmental organizations such as: Environmental Studies Center’s Raptor Road Show on the Great Lawn; The Importance of Recycling with Keep Mobile Beautiful; Discover the Critters of Mobile Bay with the Dauphin Island Sea Lab and more! Admission includes entrance into Bellingrath Gardens for the day and is $14 for adults, $8 for children ages 5-12 and free for members of the Friends of Bellingrath and children ages 4 and under. Visit https://bellingrath.org/experiences/ events/kids-gulf-discovery-day/.

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K The 11th Annual Children’s Cup Regatta

The Children’s Cup Regatta, a fundraiser to benefit patients from the Alabama Gulf Coast treated at Children’s of Alabama, will take place on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Sailing enthusiasts and friends in Mobile and Baldwin counties are invited to enjoy a day of sailboat racing at the Fairhope Yacht Club, located at 101 Volanta Avenue. A family-friendly event, guests are invited to watch the races free-of-charge beginning at 12:30 p.m. Throughout the afternoon, guests can bid on silent auction items, enjoy the kids’ activity area, a cash bar and live music from Doc Rodgers and the Rock Dodgers band with dinner to follow. The Cruisers Crawl is at will throughout the day for boaters who don’t want to sail but want to take their boats out on the water. Registration starts at 4:00 p.m., costs $50 per boat, and is open to all classes. The kids’ activity area, known as “Al’s Activity Area” in honor of local Children’s patient Al Guarisco, opens at 4:00 p.m. and features a slide, arts and crafts, games and the Rain Gutter Regatta. Participation from out-of- town sailors and non-yacht club members is welcome. Boats can be parked at Fairhope Yacht Club overnight. The entry fee for Portsmouth, Rhodes 19 and Catalina 22 is $50 per boat. Youth Class entry fee is $25 per boat. All entry fees are tax deductible. Children’s of Alabama patients and their families in the area are invited to attend the Regatta. A few boats will be available to take former patients out to watch the sailing action close-up. The youth portion of the Children’s Cup Regatta is known as “Katie’s Cup Youth Regatta” in honor of Katie Hamlin of Fairhope. As a 16-yearold Bayside Academy honor student and soccer player, Katie was diagnosed with a possible staph infection in May 2009. After falling sick a few weeks later, she was induced into a coma and put on a ventilator. She was diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome and transferred to Children’s of Alabama. After seven months of treatment, Katie was able to return home and is now a walking, talking miracle. For information or to register online, visit http://give.childrensal.org/regatta2022 or call Kerrie Benson at (251) 610-4969. Event updates will be posted regularly to facebook.com/ChildrensCupRegatta. Day-of registration is available from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Fairhope Yacht Club.

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Beach Emergencies! I had a mom come in the other day and ask me a really important question. “Why do babies eat sand?“ I sat there for a moment and finally had to admit that I didn’t know. I guess it will be one of those mysteries of the universe that might never be answered. But, she did have some beach questions I could answer, and we talked about some of the serious hazards at the beach. Besides the obvious sunscreen, shade for babies, keeping hydrated, etc., the most serious topics that came up were undertow and jellyfish. Today, we will talk about these topics and more as we explore (Jaws theme music playing)... BEACH EMERGENCIES! The most beautiful natural treasure we have here in Baldwin County is our beaches. However, they come with some dangers in the form of wildlife and the surf. First of all, it is really important to understand the flag system. Green is good! Yellow means some moderate surf and currents, so take precaution. Red and double red means absolutely no swimming. Finally, purple means dangerous wildlife present (ex. sharks, jellyfish, etc.) There are also a few areas that you cannot

swim, and that includes the pass between Little Lagoon and the gulf on West Beach. The undertow in the Gulf of Mexico is very strong and, unfortunately, is responsible for multiple fatalities per year. The undertow is worse in rough weather, and even the strongest swimmer is no match for it. Be sure to swim at a beach with a lifeguard present and stay away from piers and jetties. If you are caught in an undertow, as much as you want to, don’t panic. The most important step is to swim sideways out of the current and parallel to the beach. Once you feel you are not being pulled, then swim at an angle towards the beach, but away from the undertow. If you are unable to swim out of the current sideways, then relax and let the current take you out until it stops. Then swim back to shore. Be sure to wave your arms and attract attention to other beachers if you are unable to swim back in. If the undertow wasn’t enough for you, we have to consider the wildlife on the beach as well. Be sure to watch the local news and look for purple flags indicating recent issues with sharks and/or jellyfish. Luckily, shark attacks are rare, and the most common issue is jellyfish. If you or your child is stung by a

jellyfish, immediately wash off the area with saltwater, but do not use tap or pool water... it will make the sting worse. Liberally spray down the area with vinegar to neutralize the pain (oftentimes, lifeguards will have these at their chairs, but it’s a good idea to keep some in the beach bag).Then, apply shaving cream to the sting and shave off with either a razor or credit card. This sounds crazy, but it is an efficient way to remove any remaining tentacles from the body without you touching them with your hands. Spray the area again with the vinegar and then use ibuprofen or acetaminophen and some ice to help relieve symptoms. Most symptoms resolve in 24-48 hours, but if they don’t, seek help from a medical provider. Ah, the joys of summer. Baseball, swimming, going to the beach, getting stung by jellyfish... it’s all part of a week’s vacation, right? Be good and use sunscreen! Robert L. Rux, M.D. is a Board Certified Pediatrician at Magnolia Springs Pediatrics. Originally from Mobile, he attended medical school at The University of Alabama School of Medicine (UAB) and completed residency at The Children’s Hospital of Alabama (UAB). He is married to Jaime and has three children, Adler, Walker and Mary McAtee.

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ence at camp led her to return to school to pursue her degree in Special Education. Currently, Kim teaches a Specialized Inclusion Class for children with special needs who need an IEP (individualized education program). Her students are ages three to five. “It is the biggest honor of all to be nominated by a parent, because they are the ones who need me as much as their child does,” Kim shared. “My goal is to get their child ready to join his/her peers in school and, most of all, to teach their child that they are important and can do anything they want to do... it just takes hard work. I am so lucky to have the best parents who are so supportive and helpful.” With Kim’s dedication, passion and her nearly 30 year commitment to teaching, we asked her to share advice with other teachers who might be reading. She said, “I guess the best advice is to remember why you went into education in the first place... the joy and wonder of a child learning!

“There are so many rewarding aspects to what I do,” said Kim Berry Williams, the Preschool Special Education Teacher at Rockwell Elementary School. The progress her students make once they are in the program really keeps her motivated. “When a child says their first word, takes their first step or learns to write their name,” Kim shared, “it never gets old! I love to see how much they grow throughout the school year!” Kim has been teaching for Baldwin County Schools for the last 28 years. She received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education, with a minor in Child Development from the University of Alabama. “Originally, I wanted to be a doctor, specifically a pediatrician, but was discouraged by college advisors that I was not strong enough in math skills. I knew I wanted to work with children in a medical capacity, so I was searching for the perfect fit,” explains Kim. Her search led her to sign up to help at Camp ASCCA in Jackson Hole, Alabama. ASCCA is an acronym that stands for Alabama’s Special Camp for Children and Adults and it provides year-round experiences for both children and adults with disabilities. Her experi-

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When not in the classroom, Kim enjoys being with her family! She has been married to her husband David for 30 years and together they have three beautiful children - Ally (24), Zack (22) and Hill (16). Kim enjoys being outside at the beach, on a boat or gardening in her yard. To unwind, she loves to read!

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Foley High Guitar Class Gets Desk Upgrade

The Foley High Fine Arts Department would like to thank Rep. Steve McMillan for his generous donation to the Foley High School Guitar Program. Rep. McMillan’s donation paid for new convertible desks for the guitar lab. These chairs allow students to both play guitar and work on their Chromebooks, by means of a movable tablet arm. These Wenger brand chairs will easily last for many years to come. Pictured are Mr. Roy’s first period, Guitar 1 class. GO LIONS!!!

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4 FMS Band Members Compete at All-State

Congratulations to four Foley Middle School students who competed at the Alabama All-State Band Festival this past week. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication! They have all put in extra practice time over several months to be honored amongst the best middle school musicians in our district and state. C-Untis Gill, Euphonium. Lily Wolf, Clarinet. Thomas Valenzula, Tenor Saxophone. Jacob Bennett, French Horn.

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2nd Grade Word Search

Summerdale School 2nd grade held their annual word hunt today! This is a fun reading activity and recycling project as they celebrate Earth Day and learn about recycling. Students made a basket from a recycled can from the cafeteria as a part of our Social Studies unit on Rights and Responsibilities.

Robertsdale 4th Graders Explore Learning

Robertsdale Elementary School 4th graders had a great time at the Exploreum. We were able to learn more about the human body systems, animal adaptations, simple machines, and explore in the hands-on hall. We received multiple compliments about these excellent students as they were a shining example of the Robertsdale Bears.

Building for Easter in Bay Minette

Ms. Hastings’ Kinder Krew at Bay Minette Elementary had a blast with their Easter STEM activity. Students were given toothpicks, jellybeans, and peeps to construct whatever they wanted to. The building and imaginations began to create ships, submarines, motors, and towers. It was a fun afternoon of construction!

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Autauga County Schools Spanish Fort Middle Visits USA

Spanish Fort Middle School 7th graders had a full fun-filled day at the University of South Alabama today. They toured the Hancock Whitney stadium; Jag Training Facility; played Native American, French, and Colonial games; toured the Archaeology Museum; participated in an Art & Architecture tour, went to the Native Plant Garden, and participated in a Bone Lab activity. This trip would not have been possible without Mrs. Margaret Howard’s (our 7th English Teacher) organizing of this event, along with the help of our entire 7th grade team, South Alabama’s staff, Laura Jordan (Bookkeeper), Teri Fisher (Registrar) chaperones, & even chaperone/bus driver & teacher/bus drivers!!! Thanks to our Toro community.

Belforest Students Find Art in Nature

Students at Belforest Elementary are learning about line, texture, and color and Alabama’s redbellied turtle with our guest artist Mr. Ricky Trione! Kids will continue learning with him the week following Spring Break.

Bayside Academy Bay Affair Shines Bright

On Saturday, April 9, Bayside Academy hosted its annual Bay Affair. This year’s recordbreaking fundraiser was a huge event complete with fire dancers and fireworks. Event chairs Elizabeth Collins and Neacie Johnson did a remarkable job bringing the “Shine Brighter” theme to life. A huge thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, and parents and to everyone who donated items for our auction. We couldn’t have done it without you! Pictured: Rebekah Webb, Taylor Houser, Kim White-Spunner, Elizabeth Collins, Alison Halbert, Neacie Johnson, Amy Kohn, and Kelley Ogburn.

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BCHS Fishing Team Brings Home Trophy

Baldwin County High School guys coming home with some Hardware from Lake Tuscaloosa.

Bay Minette Teacher Plays April Fools Joke on Students

Mrs. Morrison’s 4th grade class started out watching videos on Marshmallow Farms, then Rio 2 where they discussed a rare bird, then went and searched for the elusive “Lirpaloof” bird! They tried to lure them in with marshmallows and singing the name. Next year, she’ll buy the mini marshmallows! Once she yelled APRIL FOOLS, it began to snow around her. It was a fun day to kick off the beginning of SPRING BREAK 2022.

CCS Volleyball Player Signs with Bishop

Central Christian School is celebrating with Kendall Thomas! Kendall signed to play volleyball for Bishop State Community College. We are proud of her accomplishments!

CBMS Symphonic Band Ranks Superior

The Central Baldwin Middle School Symphonic Band recently participated in the Alabama Bandmasters Association District VII Music Performance Assessment. CBMS is pleased to announce that our Symphonic Band received ALL SUPERIOR ratings, with a perfect score in sight-reading. The CBMS Band continues their award-winning, successful year and the growing tradition of the CBMS Band Program. We are very proud of our Band students for their diligence, determination, and extraordinary musical talents. The Central Baldwin Middle School Bands are under the direction and leadership of Ashley T. Cummings. Congratulations on a job very well done!

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City of Daphne Praises Leader in Me Program

The City of Daphne was thrilled to be invited to W. J. Carroll Intermediate School’s Leader in Me program. Mayor Robin LeJeune and Marketing Coordinator Kara Wilbourn listened to the school band & choir upon arrival, took a tour of the campus, listened to student tour guides explain the Leader In Me program and how it has affected them, and so much more. Thank you to the students, faculty and Principal Bottoms for having us – we are so proud of the differences you are making in The Jubilee City!

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Christ the King 8th Graders Shoot for the Stars

The annual 8th grade Rocket Launch took off on the Thursday before Easter break, managing to get all rockets fired and in flight despite the drizzly weather.

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St. Michael’s Students Submit Art for Festival

Senior Fine Art students at St. Michael Catholic High School, Lilli Eslava, Molly Sims and Mary Ella Scroogie submitted this beautiful collaborative piece in the high school art contest for the Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival!

Renaissance Student Wins Writing Award

Congratulations to Renaissance School of the Eastern Shore student Adam Stroecker! Adam recently received a Scholastic Writing Award from Alliance for Young Artist & Writers. He was chosen out of 260,000 other submissions and was in the top 1%!

Bayside 4th Graders Travel to Montgomery

Bayside Academy’s 4th grade students traveled to Montgomery on Thursday, April 14. They visited the Alabama Department of Archives and History’s Museum of Alabama, the Alabama State Capitol, the Rosa Parks Museum, and Old Alabama Town. 23

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Autauga County Schools Bayside Academy’s Great Day of Service

On Wednesday, April 13, Bayside Academy held its annual Great Day of Service. On this day, students of all ages (from PK3 through 12th grade) took time to serve others. • PK3 through kindergarten students spent the day making egg carton wreaths for the Ronald McDonald House, building bird baths and bird nests for their feathered friends, and cleaning their playground. • 1st grade students partnered with their 8th grade buddies to assemble summer bags for children at Light of the Village before working to clean up May Day Park. • 2nd grade students created door hangers, placemats, and centerpieces for residents of Montrose Bay Health & Rehab. • 3rd grade students made birthday bags for Prodisee Pantry so that families have all needed supplies for a child’s birthday including cake mix, icing, candles, balloons, and more. • 4th grade students learned about food insecurity and packed snack bags for Rotary Youth Club participants. • 5th grade students served the city of Daphne by spearheading neighborhood cleaning projects including tidying the cemetery at the Daphne History Museum, removing weeds and vines on the May Day Park boardwalk, and picking up litter along the bay access points near Bayside’s campus (McMillan Bluff, May Day Park, and Belrose Avenue). • 6th grade students focused on global service and those who serve. They created paintings for residents of the William F. Green State Veterans Home, learned about the work of Konbit Haiti, and tie-dyed shirts for Konbit Haiti’s summer camp program. • 7th grade students were all about community helpers. They began the day with basic CPR/AED instruction, packed goodie bags for local first responders, and ended the day with a car wash with proceeds benefiting the Baldwin County Humane Society. • After hearing from Elizabeth Davis from Light of the Village to learn about the work they do locally, 8th grade students worked with their 1st grade buddies to assemble backpacks for children at Light of the Village. They also participated in basic CPR/AED instruction and cleaned up May Day Park. • 9th grade students initiated a campus “Glow Up” where they assisted Bayside’s maintenance staff with needed projects. • 10th grade boys spent the day working at Oaklawn Cemetery while small groups of girls worked at the Ronald McDonald House, the Baldwin County Humane Society, and Catholic Social Services. • 11th grade students spent the day serving at Prodisee Pantry and the Exceptional Foundation. • 12th grade students worked on three build sites for Habitat Humanity Pictured: Bayside Academy students during the Great Day of Service on April 13th

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Daphne High Students Learn About Tourism Industry

Daphne High School Trojans Hospitality and Tourism and Culinary Departments get to hear from various speakers such as chefs, HR, Finance, Management, and more from The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection! It was a great trip to learn about all the aspects of working in hospitality with a resort! Thank you Grand Hotel for having us and sharing valuable knowledge with our students! Eastern Shore Parents I May 2022

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Foley Elementary Brings Ag to Life in STEAM Lab

South Baldwin Tech Students Get Hands-On Wiring Lesson

South Baldwin Center for Technology would like to thank James Taylor, owner of Taylor Maintenance Services for giving of his time and materials to teach our students about wiring today. The students really enjoyed learning about that aspect of the construction process.

There is always fun to be had & learning taking place in STEAM Lab at Foley Elementary. Fourth grade was recently studying about the properties of different types of soil. Agriculture in the classroom.

PE & Music Collide at Florence B. Mathis

All Paws on Deck for Math at Renaissance

Florence B. Mathis Elementary School 4th Grade PE using Rhythm Sticks to combine locomotor movement with dance steps!

Renaissance School of the Eastern Shore’s resident therapy dog Violet assisted in applying math skills. Students enjoyed measuring her for her new vest!

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Autauga County Schools Bay Minette 3rd Graders “Crack” the Code to Egg Transport Bay Minette Elementary third graders proved the life of an egg is very fragile. Students were asked to invent a “crack” proof way for the eggs to parachute from the stadium safely to the ground. Students were very creative with this assignment. Safety vehicles ranged from being taped in the middle of large marshmallows to being wrapped in paper towels inside of a box. Great job guys! Very creative minds at work in 3rd grade!

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Fairhope West Girls STEAM Club Learns from Real-Life Engineer

Fairhope West Elementary “Girls In STEAM” enjoyed learning from engineer Katelyn James! The third and fourth grade girls were inspired to pursue STEAM careers while building a boat using only aluminum foil and straws. They then tested the boats to see how many quarters it would hold while floating.

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Florence 6th Graders Take First College Tour

The Florence B. Mathis Elementary School sixth graders are enjoying their day at their first college tour, Auburn University! War Eagle!

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Rosinton 4th Graders Peep into Science

Mrs. Lynn’s 4th grade class at Rosinton Elementary are “Dissolving Easter Peeps - Ooey-Gooey Sugary Treat” was great for working on Science Concepts, 5 Senses, Predictions, Drawing Conclusions, Analyzing Data through Observation of Change and more!

Bay Minette Middle Attends Viewing Party

BMMS staff enjoyed a fun night at Starla’s viewing party at Pearl and Addie’s! We enjoyed meeting A’Dan as well!. Both of them move forward in the competition.

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Autauga County Schools Spanish Fort Lab Wins Supply Grant

At Spanish Fort High School Crystal Richerson was shocked to receive the news she won a grant for STEM Lab materials after just getting word she was chosen to attend a coveted conference in Chicago. Congratulations to you and to Gracie Gardner for snagging this grant!

Fairhope West Competes in Amazing Shake

Fairhope West students are so excited about our very first Amazing Shake competition! Each homeroom in grades 4-6 has elected 5 students to compete in the first round on Monday morning. Created by the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, the Amazing Shake focuses on important social skills, such as hand shakes, communication, poise, manners, and confidence. We wish these contestants the best of luck in the competition! Stay tuned over the next couple of weeks for updates on each round!

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Fairhop High’s Cantley Wins State Majorette Title

Congratulations to Sydnee Cantley of Fairhope High School for winning state title of Miss Majorette of Alabama.

Rockwell Receives Reading Grant

Silverhill Elementary Kindergarteners Demonstrate Reading

Jan Hayford and her very excited students at Rockwell Elementary School received a grant sponsored by Stephanie Wilson’s Eastern Shore Academy for classroom books. Thank you for inspiring our Kindergartners to love reading!

Mrs. DiMario’s kindergarten students at Silverhill Elementary School did a wonderful job reading to their class and our principal the week before Spring Break. They did an excellent job of identifying the characters, setting, and genre and with modeling excellent listening and comprehension skills!

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Autauga County Schools Foley Middle School Special Needs Playground Spruced Up

Thank you to Magnolia Landscaping for providing trees and shrubs to help spruce up the Foley Middle School Special Needs sensory playground! Thanks to the hard work of our lead teacher, Ms. Dunnam and paras Ms. Vicki, Ms. Tonya, and Ms. Emili. We are blessed to have teachers who want the very best for all of our students!

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Spanish Fort High Honors Biology Students Team Up

Spanish Fort High School teachers Mrs. Hyde and Mrs. Phillips collaborated to team teach honors biology students how to use Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) literacy skills to address scientific questions. Students worked in expert groups to create CER anchor charts, annotate Newsela articles, and create LucidChart mind maps!

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Getting Cozy with Reading at Robertsdale

There’s nothing better than a cozy couch and a good book in Ms. Leslie’s and Mrs. Gayle’s class at Robertsdale Elementary School.

Rockwell Teacher Awarded STEAM Grant

Thanks to Stephen Strickland (with Stephanie Nelson presenting) for sponsoring Rockwell Teacher Julie Gilreath’s grant. We missed student Samantha Jones who helped her teacher on 3-5 grade STEAM supplies. Robbie Owen and Brian Thorpe love getting grants!

Fun with Shapes at Robertsdale Elementary Learning about shapes is so much fun at Robertsdale Elementary School.

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Bayside’s Daves Named National Boys Performer of the Week

Bayside Academy is thrilled to announce that senior Patrick Daves was named the NATIONAL Boys Performer of the Week by MileSplit USA for the week of March 28– April 3, 2022. Patrick was recognized for his performance at the Mobile Challenge of Champions, where he ran a U.S. top five 110m hurdle wind-legal result of 13.70 seconds.

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Renaissance Dual Enrollment Students Celebrate Scholarships

Belforest Kindergarten Egg Hunt

Renaissance School of the Eastern Shore’s Coastal Alabama Community College dual enrollment students have been impressively successful this year! They have earned a total of 59 college credit hours and received a total of $9,000 in dual enrollment scholarships.

Belforest Elementary had some Easter egg fun in Kindergarten!! Super excited kiddos and amazing teachers who make all of this possible.

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SFMS Behavior Program Gets Sponsored

Terry Thompson Chevrolet makes a difference! Thanks to Summer Riccio for presenting the big check to Leigh Walker and her students, Lucas Johnson and Alex Cook-Williams. At Spanish Fort Middle School they determined a program was needed to help students recognize and regulate behaviors throughout the day. Terry Thompson is a HUGE supporter of education.

Central Christian Gives Back to Community During Spring Service Retreat

During our Spring Service Retreat, Central Christian School sent out 11 teams of students over a two day period to serve various organizations in neighboring cities. The team pictured was serving at Goodwill in Fairhope.

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J. Larry Newton is Raising Chicks

J. Larry Newton School little chicks were released today into their new home. Thank you to our parent donors, Newton PTO, As well as Mrs. Norman and staff who helped this adventure become a reality. Students love learning about animal adaptations and the lifecycle in engaging ways. They are also taking on new responsibilities as they learn about their feathery friends. These chicks have much more to teach us!

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Rennaisance Student Honors Healthcare Workers

Renaissance School of the Eastern Shore’s Red Ribbon Leader Andrew Croley distributed gift bags to healthcare heroes!

J. Larry Newton Students Spring into Art

Little artists is working hard the J. Larry Newton School Spring Into Art project! These crafts plus so many more will be available for auction on May 5 at Oak Hollow Farms! Mark your calendars! We can’t wait to see the amazing creations from each class!

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Autauga County Schools Famous Magician Performs for St. Michael School

On March 25th nationally renowned comedy magician, Dewayne Hill, performed for the students during lunch - a great time was had by all! Pictured below from left to right: Natalie Nelson, Lani BIll, Kendall Gorum, Mr. Hill, Tia Acker and Anna Randle.

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Mrs. Payne and Mrs. Kirby’s classes took a virtual field trip to Disney today! This was a STEAM activity that included reading about Walt Disney, using math to budget their trip, and engineering their own Disney attraction using a story plot. This activity will be continued after Spring Break as the students build their own rides.

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Daphne Students Recognized for Model UN

Congratulations to Daphne High School Junior JB Bellew and Freshman Eli Lores for a great showing at the Cardinal Model UN Conference. Bellew represented the United States and Lores represented Poland. Additional congratulations to JB on him being named Honorable Mention for Best Delegate Award.

Silverhill Supports Healthcare Heroes

Thank you for supporting Silverhill Elementary’s Red Ribbon Leader Kason Weaver’s Healthcare Hero Project. Silverhill Elementary students and staff appreciate the hard work and effort of our local healthcare heroes to serve our community.

Central Christian Students Dig into Dissection

Central Christian School students, Faith McClain and Aiden Wright, are dissecting a cow heart in their Anatomy Class. Students share that “dissections” are interesting, gross, and fun! 37

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Autauga County Schools Daphne Basketball Teams Drill Elementary Students

The Daphne High School Trojans girls and boys basketball players went to Daphne Elementary! Each grade level received instruction from DHS basketball players while having fun! Special shout-out to Daphne Elementary PE Coaches and Administration for the warm welcome.

Magnolia’s Project Jubilee Digs Into Ancient Egypt

For their culminating event of ancient Egypt, Magnolia School Project Jubilee students prepared their pharaoh for the afterlife by creating a tomb, building a sarcophagus, wrapping their pharaoh like a mummy, and much more! Thanks to the wonderful help of parents, students were able to make hieroglyphic bookmark, design scarab good luck charms, move heavy stones like the ancient Egyptian, and discover treasure on an archaeological dig.

FBLA Egg Hunt

Fairhope High School FBLA had an egg-traordinary time hunting eggs with these rockstars.

Spanish Fort Boys Tennis Headed to State

Congratulations to the Spanish Fort High School boys Toro Tennis Team on winning 6A sectionals and advancing to STATE.

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Daphne East Elementary 6th grade Art Club making journals with Carolyn Mosley. Eastern Shore Parents I May 2022

Foley Elementary 4th Graders Experience Living History Foley Elementary School 4th Grade really enjoyed their recent trip to Fort Conde in Mobile for Colonial Day!

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Rennaisance Students Have Fun on the Farm Farm fun with Renaissance School of the Eastern Shore’s 2nd and 3rd graders! Thank you Dream Catcher Farm in Silverhill!

Fairhope Tennis Teams Section Champs

ALL Fairhope Boys’ and Girls’ tennis teams filled the singles and doubles courts for the section finals. The Pirates brought home Boys’ AND Girls’ Section Champ trophies!!

Daphne High School Tennis Teams are State Bound Daphne Men and Women’s Tennis are headed to State! Both teams were the 7A District 1 Sectionals Runner-Up. Individual title winners were: Court 2 Singles- Shayne Bodalia Court 6 Singles- Kailey Lamont Court 2 Doubles- Abby Jordan and Abigail Carlson

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Autauga County Schools BMMS Artist Wins State Title Congratulations to a Bay Minette Middle School fabulous Young Artist Peyton Chain. She placed 1st in State for District I in the art medium of painting for the Visual Arts Achievement Program. The inspiration for her painting, a quote from Dr. Martin Luther King’s writings. This young lady is very gifted and a powerful painter. Art teacher Ms. Pamela Coffman.

Rockwell Earns 3-D Printer

3-D Printer for Meredith Phillips classroom!! Great job to Ty Davis and Logan White, student grant writers, who are bringing this to Rockwell Elementary School!

St. Michael’s Choir Ranks Superior Congratulations to Mr. Ethan Bennett and the Chamber Choir at St. Michael for receiving an overall assessment of “superior” for their performance at Alabama Vocal Association State Choral Performance Assessment. The Chamber Choir rated “superior” for their live performance and “excellent” for their sight reading. It was a strong start for Mr. Bennett, in his first year with the St. Michael program, and for his students! Well done!

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Baldwin Co. Virtual Students Learn About Local Wildlife

Mrs. Pinkston’s and Mrs. Kavanaugh’s 2nd grade classes at Baldwin County Virtual Elementary School had an amazing field trip today at Weeks Bay Estuary Reserve. The students learned many interesting facts about the animals and plants in the bay area.

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Fairhope East Plants Butterfly Garden

Fairhope East Elementary is doing their part to Save the Monarch butterflies We are so excited to see caterpillars in our butterfly garden! Thank you so much Fairhope Educational Enrichment Foundation for our grant. 41

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Autauga County Schools Fairhope East 5th Grade Reads to Kindergarteners

Mrs. Smith’s fifth graders at Fairhope East Elementary shared their love of reading with Mrs. Burress’ kindergarten students!

Lighthouse Teams Show Leadership Skills

The Daphne Elementary School and WJ Carroll Student Lighthouse Teams joined together to share their leadership skills.

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Fairhope 7th Graders Go To Camp

Fairhope Middle School 7th Graders attended Camp McDowell. The McDowell Environmental Center (MEC) is a unique learning experience for thousands of students and teachers throughout the region every year. More than a walk in the woods, this nonsectarian program welcomes all students regardless of race, religion, or gender. Schools typically come for three days and two nights to learn knowledge and skills from excellent instructors that are impossible to find in the traditional classroom.

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Fairhope West Students Learn Cause & Effect

Ms. Carnley’s class at Fairhope West Elementary is working with partners to brainstorm different scenarios while learning that actions have effects. It is a fun way to reinforce the skill of cause & effect.

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Fairhope East Elementary students are having a blast in STEAM learning all about the SpheroEdu robot! The SpheroEdu teaches coding, design-and-building, curriculum, and engaging lessons and activities encouraging exploration, imagination, and perseverance. Thank you Fairhope Educational Enrichment Foundation for your grant to purchase them in 2020!

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Belforest Elementary Students Take Marine Field Trip

Spanish Fort Middle Geochache Egg Hunt

Mrs. Shaner’s 7th grade Geography class at Spanish Fort Middle School had a blast with their Geocaching Egg Hunt activity.

2nd Grade students from Belforest Elementary enjoyed a wonderful day of learning and fun at IMMS in Gulfport!

Project Sweet Dreams Successful for Elberta

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Members of Elberta Middle School FCCLA, Peer Helpers, and the Advanced Teen Connections class have worked tirelessly on our Project Sweet Dreams. Our goal was to make at least 200 pillowcases for children in the hospital. Since Winter Break, students have put in almost 100 hours to make this happen! Today, they dropped off 150 handmade pillowcases to The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart in Pensacola. They plan to make another pillowcase donation at the end of March. Thank you to Ascend Performance Materials for their $2,000 grant that made this project possible!

Foley Students Get Letters from PetPals

Mrs. Doffee’s students at Foley Elementary were so excited for the special PetPal mail they received from Rosie and Boo Boo!

St. Michael’s National Honor Society

The St. Michael chapter of the National Honor Society recently inducted 34 juniors! At the induction, the current senior officers spoke about the four pillars of scholarship, leadership, character and service. Mr. Weber and Mrs. Treutel challenged the juniors to keep up their academic standards as well as assume leadership roles while strengthening their commitment to service. We are proud of these Cardinals!

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Christ the King Launches Choral Group

The new CTKCS Chorus began rehearsals last month and is working toward a performance in late Spring and will also be singing in Mass. Repertoire includes many different genres of music, including Musical Theater, traditional Choral Literature, Contemporary Christian and Jazz. www.easternshoreparents.com

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St. James Easter Egg Hunt

St. James students enjoyed the annual Easter Egg Hunt around campus! Pictured with her Easter goodies is 2nd grader, Pippa Dryer.

JLNS Plants Tower Gardens

Ready for a JLN salad?! Tower gardens at J. Larry Newton School are underway! The students are loving watching the progress and testing the pH levels to ensure the proper balance. Stay tuned for growing progress!

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One pot wonders make weeknight dinners easy, not only to fix, but also to clean up! This month’s recipe is One Pot Cheesy Sausage Pasta brought to you by Leah Conaway-Washington and her family. The recipe, originally found on the popular social app Pinterest, catered to Leah’s southern inspired tastebuds. “As season ticket holders, I grew up going to New Orleans Saints football games and, in turn, enjoyed Louisiana cuisines,” Leah shared. “Now when visiting New Orleans, we love to take our boys to local restaurants, and pasta is an all-time family favorite!” Leah has been happily married to her husband Dominic for 19 years. He is a mortgage broker for Regions Bank. The couple met in college and together they have two boys: Brock Conaway (14) and Beau Cullen (12). “When I first started making this recipe, it was simply because of it being fast and that it included sausage and pasta, both my boys’ favorites,” said Leah. “Now my boys ask for it at least once a week, if not more.” Afternoons and evenings are usually filled with activities for the Washington boys. Brock plays both basketball and football for Fairhope High School. Beau plays flag football for Eastern Shore Flag Football league and enjoys being in the band and part of the basketball team at Fairhope East Elementary. As you can see, the family is often on the move, so eating out tends to happen more often than not. However, the prep on this recipe is fast and perfect for weeknight family dinners around the kitchen table! “DOUBLE EVERYTHING!” Leah shared. “Now that I double the recipe, leftovers may last for another day.” Eastern Shore Parents I May 2022

Outside of the day-today routines of the Washington family, they simply love to spend time together. The beach and trips to Disney are musts for this family of four! Leah shares that a tradition of their family is to catch a NBA game in the winter. They love to cheer on the New Orleans Pelicans. They also strive to attend at least one Golden State Warriors game to catch a glimpse of a family favorite, Steph Curry. Leah is an extremely dedicated 4th grade teacher at Fairhope East Elementary and is celebrating 20 years teaching this year. Her first job, and only other job before teaching, was a cheer instructor for UCA (Universal Cheerleaders Association). When Leah has a chance to unwind, she loves to shop, read and jazzercise! “I am constantly searching for recipes that are both easy and delicious. I’m not a big cook, so when I want to find a dish, it is important that I use the recipe/instructions to precision,” Leah said. “I’m not one to just add ‘a little bit of this or that.’ Recipes must have explicit instructions and be easy to follow.” Leah thinks Eastern Shore Parent’s readers should make this recipe because not only is it easy, but it’s delicious. Plus, it is so convenient that both the prep and cooking is from one pot! 46

One Pot Cheesy Sausage Pasta Ingredients: 1 pound beef sausage, smoked or turkey sausage 1 tbsp garlic (I use minced garlic) 1 cup onion 1/3 cup scallions 1 10-oz can of tomatoes (I use Rotel Original Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies) 2 cups chicken broth 8 ounce pasta, dry (I use bowtie pasta) 1 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin 1 cup cheddar-jack cheese ½ cup milk or heavy cream (I use heavy whipping cream)

Instructions First, place oil in pot with chopped onions and the sausage. Add the minced garlic near the end once you see that the onions and sausage are almost finished cooking. Next, add the chicken broth, Rotel tomatoes, heavy whipping cream, and box of bow tie pasta to the pot and bring to a boil. Once the pasta is done, add ½ cup of shredded cheese to the pot and mix it all together. Top with the remaining cheese and scallions. Enjoy!

Gabriele has been married to her husband Daniel for 16 years. Together they have three incredible children - two boys, ages 15 and eight, and a sweet girl who joined the family last summer. She is a full time Pink Cadillac Sales Director for Mary Kay Cosmetics. When she isn’t spending time with family or building her business, she supports her husband who is the Lead Pastor and Planter of Forward Church in Foley.

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Teaching kids the value and rewards of hard work and earning their own money is an integral part of helping them develop into responsible adults. Through this, they gain self-esteem, learn the real value of a dollar, and develop better saving and spending habits. So share the list of jobs below with your pre-teens or teens for a variety of ways they can cash-in this summer. [or school-year] Eastern Shore Parents I May 2022

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The grass is always greener – What better way to soak

that keep their children busy. Also, don’t forget to clean up and wash dirty dishes.

up the sun, get fit, and make spare cash than mowing lawns? Create some fliers, and be sure to mention you live in the neighborhood. Include your fees based on yard size. But try to keep the rates below the cost of professional services. Also, don’t forget to include your phone number. Then deliver the fliers to the homes in your neighborhood. You can lodge them between doorknobs or tuck them under doormats. Just don’t place anything in mailboxes because it’s illegal.

A little dirt never hurt – Garage cleaning is a big chore,

especially for the elderly, or anyone who just doesn’t have the time. So offer your services to relatives and neighbors. When you get a job, be thorough. Move everything into the driveway or yard before you begin. Remove cobwebs with a broom. Sweep ledges and the garage floor. Then hose the garage concrete (with permission) to loosen ground-in dirt. When it’s dry, neatly arrange everything back into the garage.

Young entrepreneur – Make the most of your neighbors’

garage sales by setting up a refreshment stand in your own front yard. You’ll need a small table and a handmade sign: “Cookies and Lemonade - 50 cents each.” Set out a pitcher of lemonade or Koolaid, disposable cups, and wrapped cookies. At the end of the sale, add up your profits, and divide them with your partners.

Fence finishing – Wood fencing requires ongoing mainte-

nance. So offer to assist your neighbors in sprucing up their yard by painting or staining their fences. The homeowner should supply the paint or stain and the necessary tools. Be sure to follow directions. Also, take your time and do a careful job.

Too old for toys and games? – If so, clean out those you’ve

Window washing – Offering your services for this dreaded

outgrown, and hold a sale. Make a cardboard or wooden sign to attract neighborhood kids and passersby. Then lay out blankets in your front yard, and spread out your goods. Keep your prices reasonable. And don’t forget a 25-cent box filled with odds and ends.

task is sure to be a success. If you get the job, make sure your parents know the homeowner and approve of you going inside. Clean the interior of all windows, including doors. Also, don’t forget to open the windows and clean the ledges and tracks. Offer to do exterior windows if you’re tall enough to reach them without a ladder. Ask permission to hose them down to remove loose dirt. Then wash and dry them by hand.

Kiddie care – Are you old enough to stay home alone? If so,

you may be ready to babysit for other children. Spread the word through family, friends, and neighbors. Once you’ve gained experience, post fliers on the library, grocery, or laundromat bulletin boards. When babysitting, play games, and do activities with the kids. Avoid talking on the phone or watching TV. Parents love sitters

Life’s a zoo – Pet owners who don’t like to kennel their pets

are often in a dilemma at vacation time. Pass out flyers in your neighborhood offering to pet sit. Do the sitting in your home, if your

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within walking or biking distance. Attach a basket to your bike, or carry a backpack for easy transporting. If you have your driver’s license, offer to do more distant-runs.

Who’s walking who? – If you’re look-

ing for a new summer pal, why not make it man’s best friend? Pass out fliers to offer your pet walking services. Never run a dog unless the owner agrees. And if the dog starts panting or doesn’t want to run, never push it. Dogs can quickly overheat, which can kill them.

Make it shine – Round up your friends,

and get ready for some cold, wet fun! Hold a car wash in your driveway or a parking lot with permission from the property owner. Make a large colorful “Car Wash” sign. Include your cost (hint: set it no more than your local car wash charges). Have your supplies handy: a bucket of soapy water, rags or sponge, a hose, and plenty of dry towels.

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don’t have to be raised on a farm to make a good farmhand. Although it’s certainly a bonus. Visit area farms, and offer your help. Work may include laboring in fields to feeding and caring for livestock.

At your service – Offer home clean-

parents agree. Otherwise, make regular visits to the pet’s home. Be responsible, and do precisely as the pet owner instructs, for the safety of both you and the pet.

Weeds away – Are weeds taking over

your neighbors’ flowerbeds? Then offer to get them back into shape. Before you get started, find out which ones are plants versus flowers that haven’t yet bloomed. When in doubt, ask before you pull them. Wear gloves to protect your hands and hose the ground lightly to loosen roots. Pull weeds from rock beds, shrubbery, and cement cracks. Then dispose of them properly. Eastern Shore Parents I May 2022

Dollars for duds– Have you hit another

growth spurt? Ask your parents if you can consign your clothing and split the profits. Search online for local consignment shops by using “resale,” “used clothing,” or “consignment” in your search terms. Find out the shops’ policies. Then get your clothing ready. Wash and de-wrinkle, then hang or fold them neatly. Don’t forget shoes, jackets, and pajamas, too.

Errands for the elderly – Are there

handicapped, disabled, or elderly persons in your neighborhood? If so, they’re apt to need some help. Offer to run errands 50

ing services to your neighbors. Plan to do the following tasks, unless other arrangements are made: dust furniture and window ledges; vacuum carpet and stairs; sweep and mop tile, linoleum, and wooden floors; scour sinks, bathtubs, and toilets; shake out rugs; vacuum upholstered furniture; and make beds. Ask if straightening up is expected. Also, find out which cleaning products (supplied by the homeowner) to use on fixtures, appliances, and furniture to prevent damage.

Pool patrol – If sunbathing is your thing, then this is the job for you! Find out the age and certification requirements for lifeguard duty. Then apply at your community pool, YMCA, or nearby beach. While keeping an eye on swimmers and soaking up the sun, keep your skin safe by using a good sunscreen. ESP

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The Internet is Not All Bad Wait for it... The internet is not all bad. Yes, even for your teens. I know you are thinking, wait a minute, you have told us ALL of the bad things. All of the disturbing things our kids have access to. How it can effect the rest of their lives. How it can shift their thought processes. How it can create irrevocable changes. So let’s reframe this for a minute. What if I told you that, yes, it absolutely can do all of those things, but in a positive way. I often feel like chicken little when I speak or write on this subject. Most days it does feel like the sky is falling, especially with so many kids floating freely through an unmonitored, unrestricted space. However, I think we can all agree there are beautiful stories to be found online. We see them everyday. But in the mess of it all, they sometimes get overlooked. The headline of “a teen helps an elderly stranger” never seems as interesting as the news that the sky is falling. But, the reality is, we can help gently move our children into this positive space by teaching them what to look for. I frequently ask kids during conferences if they are tired of hearing what they can NOT do online. I am always met with a resounding, YES! Then I ask if anyone ever takes the time to tell them what they CAN do. And I am told, NO. If our kids are going to be in this space, let’s show them the wonderful, beautiful, helpful side of online. I often use the analogy that our kids are a lot like puppies. A puppy will chew on your furniture or chew on a bone. They are going to chew, but we can decide what they get to chew on. Also, if we are being honest, kids have the attention span of a puppy. So while the bone is fun for a while, they will inevitably want to go back to the furniture. This is where we come in with constant guidance and re-direction. Eastern Shore Parents I May 2022

Case in point, my son and I were hanging on the couch the other day. We were watching his TikTok. Yes, he has TikTok. He turned 17 this month. There is a whole conversation around this that I will address another time, but he does have it. And I do monitor it. That day he was looking at random junk. Nothing “bad” mind you. Just junk. So I said to him we should spend some time looking at the colleges he is interested in and do it through his social media accounts. He looked at me and said, “Huh?” I reminded him that he can look at schools or baseball programs through Instagram, TikTok and even Snap Chat. I was met with another, “Huh?” Now, I realize that this story may not be painting my parenting/social media education skills in the best light. Shouldn’t he already know these things. I have said them. A lot. Does he even LIVE with me? He is incredibly smart, but this is a perfect example of how kids have to be reminded of the positive, uplifting, wonderful things they CAN do with their social media. He knew he could do it…just all of the other junk gets in the way. Today, and in the weeks to come, remind your kids what they CAN do. Show them how to access positive stories, how they can build their own business, how they can look up the college they have always wanted to attend, how they can use it to apply for their dream job. 52

If your children love to travel, show them all of the amazing places in the world they may visit. Show them apps that support their mental health either through meditation or simply moving their bodies. Find groups or activists that have the same goals and teach them how to get involved and use their voices in a positive manner that will create lasting change. And puppies. Teach them how to look up videos of all the puppies doing silly things. Because it brings joy. So let’s go back for a second to the beginning when we started this discussion and reframe those statements from a positive mindset. Did you know that social media can effect your children (positively) for the rest of their lives? It can (positively) shift their thought processes. It can create (positive) irrevocable change. We become what we focus on. Let’s help our kids focus on what will support them most. Sometimes it’s just a matter of finding them a new bone to chew.

Kristi Bush serves as a national education consultant and social media safety advocate. She is a licensed social worker with greater than 15 years of clinical practice and health care experience. She attended Troy and Auburn University where she studied social work and counseling. Kristi travels nationally and has spoken with thousands of children, parents, professionals and organizations about the benefits and threats associated with social media. You may reach Kristi through her website at www.knbcommunications.com.

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My kids never went to an overnight camp. They were happier sleeping in their own beds, and with a flexible work schedule, I didn’t have to worry about daycare most days. However, I would not have been able to work had I not planned out activities way in advance. Luckily, there are dozens of local opportunities to keep the kids busy this summer without breaking the bank.

1. Spend the week at Grandma’s.

Every year my sister and I would spend a week with our grandparents. Twice we went on vacation with them, but most years we just hung out at their house. We played with our cousins, went shopping, played games and went to local events. It was nice to experience life with my grandparents in charge and it gave my parents the opportunity to go to work, worry free.

2. Attend Vacation Bible School.

VBS is held at many different churches every summer. This is an activity that your kids can participate in from preschool to high school and beyond. It is usually presented as a half day camp where kids do crafts, sing songs, watch skits and play games around a Bible theme. Many camps include a snack or lunch, too. The best part is that when the kids outgrow the activities, they can volunteer as a leader.

3. Attend a local high school camp. Most local high schools offer sports, music or science week long, half day camps. The camps are usually run by older students and/or the coaches and teachers

at the school. Camp is usually available to kids third grade through high school. It is fun for kids to participate in camps at the high school they will attend one day as the usually get a cool t-shirt as part of the camp.

of all ages. They offer both academic and sports camps over several weeks. Like the high school camps, they have activities for a large range of age groups and most camps run for a week or two.

4. Go on vacation.

If you kids are middle school age, they can volunteer some of their time by helping younger kids have fun. Libraries are looking for kids to help with summer reading program tables. Churches look for VBS helpers. Animal shelters look for dog walkers and people to entertain the cats. Food pantries are looking for stockers and nursing homes are always happy to see younger faces.

Most families take some type of vacation – even if it is a staycation. Many people allow their kids to have a friend come along on the trip so they have someone their own age. If you are lucky, that same friend will invite your child to go on vacation with their family.

5. Park district camps have something for everyone.

In addition to sports, they may have cooking camps, STEM camps, first aid camps and art camps. Many also offer an all day, day camp where campers go on local field trips to movies, pools, museums and zoos. The drop off and pick up is close to home. Choose one or more camps to suit your needs over the summer.

6. Create your own summer camps.

8. Make time to volunteer.

9. Take it day by day.

When planning your summer calendar, turn to websites like Groupon to find affordable entertainment. It is a great source to find the new activities in town for a discounted price. Most Groupons are good for a month or more so if you see an interesting activity, snatch it up and save it for those rainy days.

10. Have an unscheduled week.

Work with your neighbors and friends to arrange activities like those offered in park district day camps. Save a few vacation days to take your kids (and theirs) to nearby water parks, nature trails, etc. It is a great way to fill in the holes of your summer day care plans.

This is the week you can catch up on projects at home, shop for school supplies and clothes or create your own fun. This is also the week to schedule dentist appointments, school physicals and other things that need to be done over the summer. ESP

7. University camps.

Pam Molnar is a freelance writer and mother of three. She has discovered that the best summer plans are made early and hearing “I’m bored” from her kids is unavoidable.

If you live near a university, take advantage of their summer camps for kids

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3 Circle Church

Fairhope Campus - 10274 State Highway 104 Fairhope, 36532 Theme: The Flip Side Dates: June 20 - 24 Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm Ages: 4 years - 4th grade Camp 3Circle is going to The Flip Side to learn what it means to live totally different from the world. Throughout the week, children will visit wild and wacky places to discover how God calls us to be different, completely changed by God. (251) 990-3112 www.3CircleChurch.com/camp

Barnwell Baptist Church

7780 US Highway 98 Fairhope, 36532 Theme: Monumental Dates: July 18 - 22 Times: 8:30am - 11:30am Ages: 5 years - 11 years (251) 928-8286 www.barnwellbaptist.org

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8180 Dyer Road Fairhope, 36532 Theme: On the Case Dates: August 1-3 Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm Ages: 5 years - 6th grade Take a three-day journey with kid detectives as they dig into a few of Jesus’ parables to solve the mysteries of how to grow their faith. (251) 928-0343 www.fairhopechurch.com

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Bible Schools Bay Minette First UMC Bay Minette

120 West 2nd Street Bay Minette, 36507 Theme: Monumental Dates: June 20-24 Times: 8:00am - 12:00pm Celebrating God’s greatness! Go off-road for a Monumental adventure through the colorful canyons and sunbaked trails of the southwest. (251) 937-8303 www.fumcbayminette.org

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6847 Park Drive Daphne, 36526 Theme: Spark Studios Dates: June 6 - 10 Times: 8:30am - 12:00pm Ages: K - 6th grade Please visit https://www.myesbc.net/vbs2022 for more information or to register. (251) 626-5550 leann@myesbc.net www.myesbc.net

3 Circle Church

Daphne Campus - 10080 Cty Rd 64 Daphne, 36526 Theme: The Flip Side Dates: June 6-10 Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm Ages: 4 years - 4th grade Camp 3Circle is going to The Flip Side to learn what it means to live totally different from the world. Children will visit wild and wacky places to discover how God calls us to be different, completely changed by God. (251) 990-3112 www.3CircleChurch.com/camp

Christ Presbyterian Church

8450 Whispering Pines Road Daphne, 36526 Theme: Tell It on the Mountain Dates: July 18 - 21 Times: 5:30pm - 7:30pm Ages: K - 6th grade (251) 621-9444 www.cpcdaphne.com Eastern Shore Parents I May 2022

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Church of the Highlands Mobile Bay

320 Presbyterian Drive Fairhope, 36532 Theme: Under Construction Dates: June 6 - 9 Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm Ages: K5 - rising 6th grade Grab your hard hats and tighten your work belts and join us for our 2022 VBS. (251) 210-1226 www.easternshorepca.org

2603 Us highway 98 Daphne, 36526 Theme: Summer Blast Dates: June 27 - June 29 Ages: K - 6th grade You do NOT want your kids to miss this life changing conference designed just for them! . (205) 980-5577 registration@churchofthehighlands.com www.churchofthehighlands.com/ campuses/mobile

9955 County Road 34 Fairhope, 36532 Theme: Spark Studios Dates: July 11-July 15 Times: 6:00pm - 8:30pm Ages: K - 6th grade Join us as we discover we are created by God and designed for His purpose! Family Fun Day July 16th! (251) 928-4780 www.familyministriescenter.net

Jubilee Baptist Church

First Baptist Fairhope

9264 Pleasant Road Daphne, 36526 Theme: Spark Studios Dates: June 27 - 30 Times: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Ages: 5 years - 6th grade (251) 621-7095 www.jubileebaptist.com

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

28788 North Main Street Daphne, 36526 Dates: July 11-14 Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm Ages: 4 years - 3rd grade, 4th and 5th graders welcome as helpers (251) 626-2421 ea.fst@hotmail.com www.stpaulseasternshore.com

Fairhope

Family Ministries Center

300 South Section Street Fairhope, 36532 Theme: Spark Studios Dates: June 12- 16 Times: Sunday, 4:30pm 7:00pm, Monday-Thursday: 9:00am - 12:30pm Ages: Completed K - 5th grade (251) 928-8685 www.fbcfairhope.org

St. James Episcopal Church

860 N. Section St. Fairhope, 36532 Theme: Champions in Life: Ready, Set, GO with God! Dates: June 12-16 Times: 9:00am - 11:00am Ages: PK3 (fully potty trained) through rising 6th (251) 928-2912 www.stjamesfairhope.org

Trinity Presbyterian Church

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155 South Section Street Fairhope, 36532 Theme: Monumental VBS Dates: June 6 - 10 Times: 8:45am - 12:15pm Ages: Ages 3-rising 6th grade (must be 3 yrs by June 1st) Join us for our Monumental VBS, as we celebrate God’s greatness! Through games, worship, Bible stories, crafts, and science experiments, your child will discover just how HUGE God’s love is for us! Ages 3s & 4s require a caregiver or parent to be serving on campus during the event. Visit www. vbspro.events/p/fairhopeumc. (251) 928-1148 www.fairhopeumc.org

545 South Mobile Street Fairhope, 36532 Theme: Jerusalem Marketplace Dates: July 11 - 15 Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm Ages: K - 4th grade Registration: https://vbspro.events/p/trinitypresvbs (251) 928-2524 www.tpcfairhope.org

Foley First Baptist Church of Foley

221 North Alston Street Foley, 36535 Theme: Spark Studios Dates: June 6 -9 Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm Ages: K4 - 6th grade (251) 943-8352 www.fbcfoley.com

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2300 West 1st Street Gulf Shores, 36542 Theme: Make Waves Dates: June 6-10 Times: 8:00am - 11:30pm Ages: 1-6th grade (2022-23 school year) What you do today can change the world around you! Registration is available online. (251) 968-7369 www.fbcgulf.com

First Baptist Gulf Shores

2300 West 1st Street Gulf Shores, 36542 Theme: Making Waves Dates: Jun 6–10 Times: 8:00am – 11:30am Ages: K - 5th grade (251) 968-7369 www.fbcgulf.com

Gulf Shores UMC - South Campus

1900 Gulf Shores Parkway Gulf Shores, 36542 Theme: On The Case Dates: July 10-13 Times: 5:30pm - 8:00pm Ages: 4 years-6th grade Take a four-day journey with kid detectives as they dig into a few of Jesus’ parables to solve the mysteries of how to grow their faith, how to care for, serve, and love others. Online registration will be available until July 3rd. (251) 968-2411 www.gulfshoresumc.org

St. Andrews by the Sea

17263 Fort Morgan Road Gulf Shores, 36542 Theme: Mission: Deep Sea Dates: July 11 -14 Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm Ages: 4 years - 5th grade Come along on the mission to explore the deep ocean depths, in search of knowledge about its Creator as a Sea Exploration Agent in training! (251) 968-3900 sarastap82@yahoo.com www.standrewbythesea.org

1050 North Alabama Street Loxley, 36551 Theme: Monumental: Celebrating God’s Greatness Dates: June 5 - 9 Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Ages: Completed Kindergarten - 6th grade At Monumental VBS, celebrate God’s greatness with bible lessons, science fun, awesome music, recreation. Dinner will be served to all participants each night. (251) 964-5261 fbcloxleychildren@gmail.com www.fbcloxley.com

Orange Beach

32200 Jimmy Faulkner Drive Spanish Fort, 36527 Theme: Monumental - Celebrating GOD’S Greatness Dates: June 5-9 Times: 5:30pm - 7:45pm Ages: Ages 5 by September 1 through completed 5th grade Register online at providencemethodist.org for a week full of Bible stories, exciting music, games, dinner and adventure! Registering early helps ensure proper planning for the week! (251) 626-2510 marynapper@aol.com www.providencemethodist.org

Spanish Fort Presbyterian Church

Roberstdale

6620 Spanish Fort Boulevard Spanish Fort, 36527 Theme: Big Heart Farms Dates: June 26 - 30 Times: 5:00pm - 7:00pm Ages: 5 years - 10 years Children will learn about the Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians. Each evening we will plant a new seed, visit the fruit stands, grab a snack from the watering hole and run through the plowing fields. Contact the church office to register your child. (251) 626-1242 office@spanishfortpc.com www.spanishfortpresbyterian.com

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Spanish Fort United Methodist Church

Orange Beach United Methodist Church 28751 Canal Road Orange Beach, 36561 Theme: Treasured Dates: June 6 - 10 Times: 5:30pm - 8:00pm Ages: PreK (fully potty trained) through 5th grade (251) 981-6751 oboffice@orangebeachumc.org www.orangebeachumc.org

23035 Highway 59 North Robertsdale, 36567 Theme: Rocky Railway Dates: June 27 - July 1 Times: 6:00pm - 8:30pm Ages: K5 - 6th grade Come and join us on an adventure of fun on the mountain with our Rocky Railway VBS!! (251) 947-5054 macecw3@yahoo.com www.stpatcatholic.com

6690 Spanish Fort Blvd Spanish Fort, 36527 Theme: Monumental Dates: June 13 - 16 Times: 5:30pm - 7:30pm Ages: 4 years (by Sept 1st) - 5th grade Go off-road for a Monumental adventure through the colorful canyons and sunbaked trails of the southwest. (251) 626-1334 www.spanishfortumc.org

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Squat or Not

Artkive

Available at: Apple Appstore; Google Play When travelling with kids, especially toddlers, there are few things more frustrating than not being able to find a public restroom when you really need one. SitOrSquat is a locationbased app that lets you to find bathrooms in your location. The app contains a user-generated list of more than 100,000 public restrooms throughout the U.S. You can get the travel time to the nearest bathroom, and search by specific features like changing tables or handicap accessible, and you are encouraged to post pictures and rate the restrooms as either “Sit” (good) or “Squat” (not good) to help other app users.

Available at: Apple Appstore; Google Play Like in most families, I imagine, my kid’s artwork is anywhere you look and don’t look: on the living room walls, in my bedroom, and stashed away in various cabinets and drawers. But there’s an alternative. Artkive is a great app for storing, sharing, and printing your kid’s artwork. You can search uploaded images by which of your kids created the piece, what grade they were in, and when it was made. You can also make high-quality, actual books to give as gifts to family and friends, and turn images into keepsake items like t-shirts, mugs, and cell phone covers.

Trekaroo Family Travel

Cozi Family Organizer

Available at: Apple Appstore I can’t count how many times on vacation with my 15-yearold son that he shouted in frustration: “Another museum?!” It doesn’t have to be that way. Trekaroo Family Travel, known informally as the TripAdvisor for kid-friendly travel, is an app that includes user-generated reviews of activities, hotels, and restaurants that kids will enjoy throughout the U.S. and Canada. The app includes a price slider that makes it easy to find things to do that are either low-cost or free, and offers suggestions for kid-friendly day trips.

Available at: Amazon Appstore; Apple Appstore; Google Play As the name implies, Cozi Family Organizer is an organizer. It has a shared calendar where you can track everyone’s schedules both individually and as a group, and a shared shopping list where you can see when items are added to the list or purchased by other family members in real-time. You can also use the app to send automated daily or weekly agenda emails to other family members, create specialized to-do lists, such as emergency supplies or vacation packaging, and organize receipts in one place that’s accessible to everybody.

Find My Kids

Available at: Amazon Appstore; Apple Appstore; Google Play One of the most stressful experiences is not knowing where your kids are at any given moment. Nowadays, almost all kids have cell phones, which helps minimize the stress. Find My Kids, a GPS-based location app, lets you to track your kids quickly and easily. Once registered, each family member appears as a unique icon on a navigational map so you know exactly where your kids are at all times. The app sends out automatic alerts when your kids arrive at school or go home, and monitors their cell phone battery levels letting you when they’re low so you can send out reminders to charge the phones.

7 Minute Workout

Available at: Apple Appstore; Google Play Let’s be honest: no matter how enjoyable it is, parenting is also exhausting. Physically exhausting. While it can be difficult to find time to work out, we all have seven minutes a day to spare. Wahoo 7 Minute Workout is one of the most popular short-interval fitness apps available. The routine is divided into 12 high-intensity exercises that last for 30 seconds, with 10 second of rest intervals. The exercises train your chest, abs, arms and legs through body weight training, push-ups, sit-ups, and squats. You don’t need any equipment so you can do the exercises wherever and whenever. ESP

Scholly

Available at: Amazon App; Apple Appstore; Google Play The time may be around the corner or far off into the future, but when it does arrive we’re all going to need it: money for college. Wouldn’t it be nice if at least some of that money is scholarships that you won’t have to pay back? Developed by a former Drexel University student by the name of Christopher Gray who amassed $1.3 million in scholarship funds, Scholly is a database with more than 20.000 scholarship opportunities across the U.S that is continuously expanded and updated. You can look at

Tanni Haas, Ph.D. is a Professor in the Department of Communication Arts, Sciences & Disorders at the City University of New York – Brooklyn College.

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FamilyCalendar Sunday May 1

Exit Stage Left presents “Into the Woods” 1:30 PM Foley Civic Center, 407 E Laurel Ave Foley, AL, 36535 The Brothers Grimm hit the stage with an epic fairytale about wishes, family and the choices we make. 251-385-3753 https://exitstageleft.org/

Tuesday May 3

Teen Anime Club (Free)

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 For teens ages 13 and up who enjoy anime! This month it’s Legend of the Millennial Dragon, so come prepared with ideas that we can pull up on Crunchyroll. Bring a water bottle, we’ll have popcorn and bean bag chairs. We’ll be meeting in the Activity Room. 251-929-1465 www.fairhopelibrary.org/

Thursday May 5

Cocktails with Critters 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Bluegill Restaurant, 3775 Battleship Pkwy Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Cocktails with the Critters will be held at the Bluegill Restaurant Thursday May 5, 2022 from 6:00 until 9:00 www.sealabfoundation.org Orange Beach High School presents “The Sound of Music” ($15 for adults, $10 for Senior Citizens and $10 for Students:)

7:00 PM Orange Beach Performing Arts Center, 23908 Canal Rd Orange Beach, AL, 36561 The Sound of Music - May 5-8 - Performing Arts Center - Main Stage www.orangebeachal.gov/events/performing-arts Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre (ESRT) presents Pippin 7:30 PM Henry George Park, Fairhope, AL, 36532 With an infectiously unforgettable score from fourtime Grammy winner, three-time Oscar winner and musical theatre giant, Stephen Schwartz, Pippin is the story of one young man’s journey to be extraordinary. Winner of four 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, this updated circus-inspired version of Pippin continues to captivate and appeal to the young at heart throughout the world. www.easternshorerep.org

Friday May 6

Recyclable Book Art 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM, Daphne Public Library, 2607 US98 Daphne, AL, 36526 Recyclable Book Art is coming to the Library! Join us Friday May 6th at 4:30pm to create your own book art. Supplies are provided, but you can bring your own book if desired. 251-620-2500 www.daphneal.com/178/Library

one of our park rangers pointing out some of the beauty within the park. This tour is limited to 6 people and reservations are recommended. Please call 251923-4267 for times and availability. Tours start at 10 am and run for approximately 45 minutes. 251-923-4267 https://grahamcreekpreserve.org/

Saturday May 7

Children’s Cup Regatta 2022 8:00 AM Fairhope Yacht Club, 101 Volanta Ave Fairhope, AL, 36532 Children’s Cup Regatta 2022 http://give.childrensal.org/regatta2022 50th Annual Art in the Park 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Heritage Park, 104 N McKenzie St Foley, AL, 36535 Over 100 artists showcase their talents while providing unique, hand crafted cultural experiences and shopping opportunities. 251-943-4381 https://foleyartcenter.com/art-in-thepark/ Crawfish Derby 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Oak Hollow Farm, 14210 S Greeno Rd Fairhope, AL, 36532 Join us for crawfish & fixings, live music, silent auction, games, races and contests. It’s fun on the farm and all proceeds benefit the Barnwell Community Center www.barnwellcommunity.org

Ballin’ on Belrose - Benefitting The Baller Dream Foundation 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Olde Towne Daphne, Daphne, AL, 36526 Live music and Kid’s activities. All are welcome to come and join the festivities throughout the day and enjoy the food, music, and camaraderie. We’ll have designated areas at the event where donations can be made should anyone desire https://ballerdream.org/ballinonbelrose

Friday May 13

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7:00 PM Orange Beach Performing Arts Center, 23908 Canal Rd Orange Beach, AL, 36561 The Sound of Music - May 5-8 - Performing Arts Center - Main Stage www.orangebeachal.gov/events/performing-arts Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre (ESRT) presents Pippin 7:30 PM Details on May 5. 13th Annual Good Life Bicycle Ride The Lodge at Gulf State Park, 21196 E Beach Blvd Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 Registration is now open for the 13th Annual Good Life Bicycle Ride taking place on Saturday, May 7 at The Lodge at Gulf State Park! The purpose of the Ride is to to slow down from our busy lives to take time to enjoy friends, family, and our beautiful Alabama coastal environment over Mother’s Day weekend. www.goodliferide.org

Sunday May 8

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Thursday May 12

Orange Beach High School presents “The Sound of Music” ($15 for adults, $10 for Senior Citizens

Eastern Shore Rep (ESRT) presents Pippin 7:30 PM Details on May 5. Graham Creek Nature Preserve-Guided Tour Graham Creek Nature Preserve, 23030 Wolf bay Drive Foley, AL, 36535 A guided tour through the park by

Teen BuJo (Free) 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Ages 13-17. Bring a journal and we’ll help you set up your own Bullet Journal to help keep track of all the activities in your life! Meet in Study Room #2. 251-929-1465 www.fairhopelibrary.org/

18th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, OWA, 1501 South OWA Blvd. Foley, AL, 36535 The festival kicks off on Thursday evening, May 12th from 5 pm to 9 pm with live entertainment, vendors, and a balloon glow. 251-943-3291 gulfcoastballoonfestival.com

7:00 PM Orange Beach Performing Arts Center, 23908 Canal Rd Orange Beach, AL, 36561 The Sound of Music - May 5-8 - Performing Arts Center - Main Stage www.orangebeachal.gov/events/performing-arts

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Wednesday May 11

Red Clay Strays - Live at Five 5:00 PM Halstead Amphitheater, Fairhope, AL, 36532 Live at Five Concert Series- Red Clay Strays www.eventbrite.com/e/red-clay-strays-with-taylorhunnicutt-tickets-272333225007

Reelin’ It In For Vets Dauphin Island Marina, Dauphin Island, AL Proceeds from this tournament will go to Helping 2 Overcome a program of Veterans Recovery Resources dedicated to helping our wounded veterans, first responders, and their families heal together through scuba diving https://vetsrecover.org/reelin-it-in-for-vets-fishingtournament/

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18th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, OWA, 1501 South OWA Blvd. Foley, AL, 36535 More than 50 hot air balloons and pilots will join us in Foley for a magical weekend of fun! The family-friendly event has activities for everyone! Festival admission is free with select activities available for an additional charge. 251-943-3291 gulfcoastballoonfestival.com City of Orange Beach’s Expect Excellence Community Theatre’ presents “How to Eat Like a Child” ($15 for adults and $10 for children) 7:00 PM Orange Beach Performing Arts Center Black Box Theatre, 23908 Canal Rd Orange Beach, AL, 36561 This musical romp through the joys and sorrows of being a child is hilarious. Children give twenty-three lessons in such subjects as how to beg for a dog, how to torture your sister, how to act after being sent to your room, and how to laugh hysterically. The pace is fast, the tone subversive, and the recognition instant. www.orangebeachal.gov/events/performing-arts Fairhope Rotary Steak Cook-off Downtown Fairhope, Fairhope, AL, 36532 All inclusive, all-you-can-eat, rib eye steak, baked potato, tossed salad, wine, beer, and soft drinks, as well as live entertainment fairhopesteak.org/

Saturday May 14

Ghost Fleet Cruise 9:00 AM Blakeley State Park, 34745 AL-225 Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 This two-hour excursion, departing from the Blakeley Park dock, takes guests up the storied Tensaw River to discover the site where the famed “Ghost Fleet”—a naval reserve fleet of hundreds of vessels kept in readiness for service in the decades after WWII—were once moored. www.blakeleypark.com/Things-to-Do/Events/AgentType/View/PropertyID/242

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Sunday May 15

City of Orange Beach’s Expect Excellence Community Theatre’ presents “How to Eat Like a Child” ($15 for adults and $10 for children) 2:00 PM Details on May 13.

Saturday May 16

Mommy & Me Handprint Sign Workshop 4:00 PM Hammer & Stain Eastern Shore, 25325 US-98 Suite K Daphne, AL, 36526 Join us for our Mommy & Me Handprint Sign workshop! Create a one of a kind keepsake with your child to give as a gift or keep for yourself. Registration required. 251-929-4640 www.hammerandstaineasternshore.com Crushed Glass and Resin Workshop 6:00 PM Hammer & Stain Eastern Shore, 25325 US-98 Suite K Daphne, AL, 36526 Come create a crushed glass and resin piece of art with our guest artists Dots and Swirly Art. Registration required. 251-929-4640 www.hammerandstaineasternshore.com

Thursday May 19

Maker Space Wide Open (Free) 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 ALL AGES. Have you ever wondered what goes on upstairs in the

Maker Space? Now’s your chance to find out! We’ll have four tables of activities for all ages! Parents must accompany children under 12. What will you MAKE at the Maker Space Wide Open? 251-929-1465 www.fairhopelibrary.org/ Eastern Shore Art Center’s 4th Annual “White Linen Night” 7:00 PM Eastern Shore Art Center, 401 Oak St. Fairhope, AL, 36532 Musical jazz stylings of The Big Easy will fill the galleries of ESAC on Thursday, May 19 amidst both silent and live art auctions for the White Linen Night 2022 fundraising gala. The Art Center has lined up music by the New Orleans Ramblers featuring Tim Jackson for the evening, with exceptional Louisiana fare and art auctions a la Jackson Square. www.event.gives/wln2022 Kenny Chesney 7:30 PM The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Kenny Chesney with special guest Carly Pearce is coming to The Wharf Amphitheater on May 19 as part of the 2022 C Spire Concert Series! 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com

Friday May 20

Heritage Park Marketplace and Music and a Movie (Free) 4:00 PM Heritage Park Gazebo, 101 E. Violet Avenue Foley, AL, 36535 The popular Foley event kicks off at 4 p.m. with Heritage Park Marketplace, which will showcase a variety of arts and crafts as well as plants, vegetables, fruits, and gift items. The marketplace will operate from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., with live entertainment beginning at 6 p.m., followed by a movie at dusk. Those who come for the music and a movie are asked to bring a chair or a blanket for seating. visitfoley.com Home Shutter Sign Workshop 6:00 PM Hammer & Stain Eastern Shore, 25325 US-98 Suite K Daphne, AL, 36526 Create one of our Home Shutter signs that’s sure to be a statement piece in your home. Registration required 251-929-4640 www.hammerandstaineasternshore.com

Saturday May 21

Publix Grandman Triathlon 7:00 AM Fairhope Pier, Fairhope, AL, 36532 Publix Grandman Triathlon www.thegrandman.com The Mobile Symphony Presents: A John Williams Jubilee 7:30 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim St Mobile, AL, 36602 This thrilling concert combines some of the best works of America’s favorite composer, John Williams. Music from Harry Potter, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars, E.T. and more. https://mobilesymphony.org/ Graham Creek Nature Preserve-Guided Hike Graham Creek Nature Preserve, 23030 Wolf bay Drive Foley, AL, 36535 Come out and enjoy a guided hike through the park. A park ranger will point out some of the beauty along the way and will guide you throughout the hike. weather permitting, hikes begin at 9 am and while there is no limit to the amount that can go, it is recommended to call ahead and let us know how many are in your group. 251-923-4267 251-923-4267 https://grahamcreekpreserve.org/

Memorial 5K Run/Walk for Alabama`s Fallen Heroes USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile, AL A full day of entertainment, fun and food at the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park starting with a 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk /www.eventbrite.com

Sunday May 22

Grandman Kids Triathlon 7:30 AM Fairhope Pier, Fairhope, AL, 36532 Join us in the beautiful city of Fairhope, AL for the Jubilee Kids Triathlon at the Fairhope Pier. www.thegrandman.com/grandman-kids-triathlon Canvas Painting with Linda Scott 2:00 PM Hammer & Stain Eastern Shore, 25325 US-98 Suite K Daphne, AL, 36526 New artist alert! Join Linda Scott as she teaches us how to paint on canvas. No experience necessary! Registration required. 251-929-4640 www.hammerandstaineasternshore.com The Mobile Symphony Presents: A John Williams Jubilee 2:30 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim St Mobile, AL, 36602 This thrilling concert combines some of the best works of America’s favorite composer, John Williams. Music from Harry Potter, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars, E.T. and more. https://mobilesymphony.org/ Bella Voce Concert 3:00 PM Spanish Fort United Methodist Church, 6690 Spanish Fort Blvd Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Bella Voice, Mobile’s premier women’s chorus will be in Concert Sunday, May 22nd at 3pm in Sanctuary of Spanish Fort United Methodist Church. 251-626-1334

Thursday May 26

S’mores on the Shore (Free) 6:00 PM Gulf Shores Public Beach, Gulf Shores, AL, 36547 S’mores on the Shore will have lots of music, campfires and all of the makings for s’mores. Families are encouraged to bring their blankets, chairs, friends and family to join the fun and relax on the beautiful, white sand of the Gulf Shores Public Beach. 251-968-1171 www.gulfshoresal.gov

Friday May 27

Pepsi Beach Ball Drop 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 You’ll want to make sure you are at the center of the action when over 4,000 beach balls fall from the sky. There will be dozens of family-friendly activities onsite, including a surf simulator, bouncy house, bubble zone, rock wall, face painting, camel rides + more. During the actual drop, there will be a designated area for kiddos ages 5 and under to safely grab beach balls. 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com Heritage Park Marketplace and Music and a Movie (Free) 4:00 PM Details on May 20. Friday Night Live : Boat Bash 6:00 PM Cooper Riverside Park, 101 South Water St Mobile, AL, 36602 Join us on May 27th for a Free evening of Live Music and Family-Friendly Fun at Cooper Riverside Park! Pull up your Boat, or just your Chair, and enjoy Live Music in the Park!

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FamilyCalendar Live Music in the Park 6:30 PM Blakeley State Park, 34745 State Hwy 225 Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Join us for a night of original music and some of your favorite country classics as we host talented Fairhope songwriter and performer Neil Dover live in concert. www.blakeleypark.com Phish Concert 7:00 PM The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com

Saturday May 28

Home Decor and Charcuterie Workshop 6:00 PM Hammer & Stain Eastern Shore, 25325 US-98 Suite K Daphne, AL, 36526 This exciting workshop offers you the opportunity to create a fun piece of home decor and the second portion you’ll learn the artistry of charcuterie and take your portion of fresh goods. Registration required. 251-929-4640 www.hammerandstaineasternshore.com Phish Concert 7:00 PM The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com Sunset Cruise ($29/adults and $19/kids ages 6-12) 7:00 PM Blakeley State Park, 34745 AL-225 Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 We’ll take an early evening cruise to the head of Mobile Bay and enjoy the stunning views of the setting sun and the cool bay breeze before returning upriver. www.blakeleypark.com

running June 3 through July 1, 2022. Tuesday through Saturday performances begin at 8:00PM. Sunday performances begin at 4:00PM. 205-348-7351 https://ua.universitytickets.com/

Thursday June 2

Jimmy Buffett in Concert 5:30 PM The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Jimmy Buffett in Concert 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com

Friday June 3

Heritage Park Marketplace and Music and a Movie (Free) 4:00 PM Details on May 13. Outdoor Movie Night 6:00 PM Spanish Fort Public Library, 7361 Spanish Fort Blvd Spanish Fort, AL, 36537 A fun family night for all ages. Bring a picnic dinner and your tailgate chairs and join the Spanish Fort Public Library and the City of Spanish Fort as we host OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT on the back patio lawn. www.spanishfortpubliclibrary.org Graham Creek Nature Preserve-Guided Tour Graham Creek Nature Preserve, 23030 Wolf bay Drive Foley, AL, 36535 A guided tour through the park by one of our park rangers pointing out some of the beauty within the park. This tour is limited to 6 people and reservations are recommended. Please call 251923-4267 for times and availability. Tours start at 10 am and run for approximately 45 minutes. 251-923-4267 https://grahamcreekpreserve.org/

Saturday June 4

Sunday May 29

Frank Foster Live at Five! 5:00 PM Halstead Amphitheater, Fairhope, AL, 36532 Frank Foster - Live at Five! www.eventbrite.com/e/ frank-foster-with-brucesmelley-band-tickets-276726385067

Paradise Island 5K Run and Competitive Walk 7:30 AM Orange Beach Sportsplex, 4385 William Silvers Parkway Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Paradise Island 5K Run and Competitive Walk. https://www.active.com/orange-beach-al/running/ distance-running-races/paradise-island-5k-run-walkevent-event-2022?int=72-4-A3 Phish Concert 7:00 PM The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com

Sunday May 30

Dauphin Island Sunset Concert 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Dauphin Island, AL www.dauphinislandchamberofcommerce.com

Tuesday May 31

Manga Tea (Free) 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Ages 13-17. What manga are you reading these days? Join Miss Casey as she leads a lively discussion on the latest releases and new manga in the collection. Meet us in the Activity Room. 251-929-1465 www.fairhopelibrary.org/

Wednesday June 1

SummerTide Theatre presents “Smoke on the Mountain” 8:00 PM George C. Meyer Performing Arts Center, 2022 W. 2nd St Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 This summer’s production is Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming,

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Koe Wetzel 6:00 PM The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Koe Wetzel with special guests Aaron Lewis, Kolby Cooper and Pecos & The Rooftops is coming to The Wharf Amphitheater on June 4 as part of the 2022 C Spire Concert Series! 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com Kyser Miree Fishing Tournament Various locations, Anglers may launch and fish anywhere but must weigh fish at either of the official weigh stations. The official weigh stations are located at: Mobile Big Game Fishing Club in Orange Beach or Dauphin Island Site: Pelican Pub. All proceeds benefit Wilmer Hall. https://kysertournament.com/

Tuesday June 8

Friday June 10

Heritage Park Marketplace and Music and a Movie (Free) 4:00 PM Heritage Park Gazebo, 101 E. Violet Avenue Foley, AL, 36535 The popular Foley event kicks off at 4 p.m. with Heritage Park Marketplace, which will showcase a variety of arts and crafts as well as plants, vegetables, fruits, and gift items. The marketplace will operate from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., with live entertainment beginning at 6 p.m., followed by a movie at dusk. Those who come for the music and a movie are asked to bring a chair or a blanket for seating. visitfoley.com Dierks Bentley in Concert 6:00 PM The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Dierks Bentley with special guest Ashley McBryde, Travis Denning + DJ Aydamn is coming to The Wharf Amphitheater on June 10th! 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com Keith Sweat, Johnny Gill, and Stokley 7:30 PM Civic Center, 401 Civic Center Theater Drive Mobile, AL, 36602 https://www.asmglobalmobile.com/

Saturday June 18

Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen’s Market 6th Annual Corn Festival 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Mifflin Rd next to Wolf Bay Lodge Restaurant, Foley, AL, 36535 Set your calendars for June 18, 2022 for the 6th Annual Corn Festival Car Show- Hosted by the Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen’s Market on Mifflin Rd, Foley, AL, next to the Wolf Bay Lodge Restaurant. This is a charity event benefiting the Camp Seale Harris Southeastern Juvenile Diabetes Education Services. www.mikesamericanmusclecars.com/corn-fest-carshow.html Graham Creek Nature Preserve-Guided Hike Graham Creek Nature Preserve, 23030 Wolf bay Drive Foley, AL, 36535 Come out and enjoy a guided hike through the park. A park ranger will point out some of the beauty along the way and will guide you throughout the hike. weather permitting, hikes begin at 9 am and while there is no limit to the amount that can go, it is recommended to call ahead and let us know how many are in your group. 251-923-4267 251-923-4267 https://grahamcreekpreserve.org/

Saturday June 25

Wheels of Soul Tour 7:00 PM Civic Center, 401 Civic Center Theater Drive Mobile, AL, 36602 Tedeschi Trucks Band’s Wheels of Soul Tour – a standout of the summer concert series – is returning with two performers who exemplify the best of the modern soul movement. Wheels of Soul welcomes St. Paul and The Broken Bones, as well as TTB’s own talented keyboardist Gabe Dixon and his trio. https://www.asmglobalmobile.com/

World Ocean Day 2022 (Free) 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 15500 Perdido Key Drive Perdido Key, FL, 32507 A day of environmentally focused games, activities, and art projects at the Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center. www.perdidochamber.com/

Every Monday

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Robert Earl Keen: “I’m Comin’ Home” Tour 7:30 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim St Mobile, AL, 36602 Robert Earl Keen: “I’m Comin’ Home” Tour https://www.asmglobalmobile.com/

Lego Build 3:30 PM Spanish Fort Public Library, 7361 Spanish Fort Blvd Spanish Fort, AL, 36537 Free build -Activity Room, Ages 2-10yrs. 251-410-READ www.spanishfortpubliclibrary.org

Sparks After Dark 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Fireworks at 8:45pm 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com

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Free Build 9:30 AM Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Free build -Activity Room, Ages 2-10yrs. 251-929-1465 www.fairhopelibrary.org/

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Movers and Shakers Storytime 10:00 AM Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 This Toddler Tuesday is for all of the roamers, movers, and shakers! The program lasts approximately 30-40 minutes, with about 15-20 minutes dedicated to reading and rhyme, and 20 minutes dedicated to block play and socialization or crafts and coloring. A different sensory experience will be introduced each month. 18 months-2 years 251-929-1465 www.fairhopelibrary.org/ Pre-K Storytime with Ms. Shanlie 10:30 AM Spanish Fort Public Library, 7361 Spanish Fort Blvd Spanish Fort, AL, 36537 Pre-K Storytime with Ms. Shanlie @ 10:30 a.m. Call 251-410-READ (7323) for more information or visit www.spanishfortpubliclibrary.org 251-410-READ www.spanishfortpubliclibrary.org

Tuesdays May 30-August 1

Kids Night 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Kids nights - FREE admission + parking; Some activities range $5-10 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com

Every Wednesday

Storytime - Page & Palette 10:30 AM Page & Palette, 32 S Section St Fairhope, AL, 36532 Please join us on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM for storytime! Each week, Miss Paula share a silly story the whole family will enjoy. 251-928-5295 www.pageandpalette.com

Bookworm Bandits Book Club - Ages 9-12 4:00 PM Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermans Market 6th Annual Corn Festival 251-929-1465 www.fairhopelibrary.org/

Wednesdays May 30 - August 1 Pepsi Treasure Hunt for Hunger benefitting Secret Meals for Hungry Children 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Pepsi Treasure Hunt for Hunger benefitting Secret Meals for Hungry Children 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com

Thursdays April 14-July 14

Outdoor Farmer’s Market and Storytime 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Pickup local produce, baked goods, honey, plants, and more at Fairhope’s Outdoor Farmer’s Market. The event takes place every Thursday from April 14th to July 14th behind the Fairhope Public Library. Ages 2 years and up. Join us behind Fairhope Library during Farmer’s Market for a very special outdoor storytime and craft session.

Thursdays in April and May

Brown Bag By the Bay 11:30 PM - 1:30 PM, May Day Park, 1 College Avenue Daphne, AL, 36526 Grab your lunch & join us for another season of Catt’s Brown Bag by the Bay Concert Series. It all takes place each Thursday in April & May

Every other Monday

Fairhope Teen Writers Group - Study Room #2 5:00 PM Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 We will celebrate Pi day with a scientific writing prompt, so come on in and bring a notebook and pen. 251-929-1465 www.fairhopelibrary.org/

Every second Tuesday

Board Game Night 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Daphne Public Library, 2607 US-98 Daphne, AL, 36526 Find out who has game at our Board Game Night that takes place every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 4pm - 6pm. Games for ages 5 and up! 251-620-2500 www.daphneal.com/178/Library

Every other Thursday

Little Explorers Sensory Play Program 10:30 Spanish Fort Public Library, 7361 Spanish Fort Blvd Spanish Fort, AL, 36537 Little Explorers Sensory Play Program. Registration is preferred. Please register by visiting: https://www.spanishfortpubliclibrary. org/sfplevents. 251-410-READ www.spanishfortpubliclibrary.org

Every other Saturday

Mini Maestros Elementary Music Program with Dr. Rachael 10:00 AM Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Join Dr. Rachael as she explores different instruments, music history and theory, and highlights the music books in our collection! 251-929-1465 www.fairhopelibrary.org/

Every Second Saturday in May Storytime with Ms. Mary & Cupcake 11:00 AM Spanish Fort Public Library, 7361 Spanish Fort Blvd Spanish Fort, AL, 36537 Storytime with Ms. Mary & Cupcake (her Corgi Dog puppet) @ 11 a.m. (for all ages). Call 251-410-READ (7323) for more information or visit www.spanishfortpubliclibrary.org. 251-410-READ www.spanishfortpubliclibrary.org

First and third Sundays

Animal Ambassadors 2:00 PM Five Rivers Delta Center, 30945 Five Rivers Boulevard Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Join us at 2 PM as we present one or more of our live educational animals. Free, family friendly, no registration required. www.outdooralabama.com/activities/5-rivers-alabama-delta-resource-center

Second and fourth Sundays

Mobile Bay Maker’s Market 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Along Mobile Bay at The Pier, Fairhope, AL, 36532 Features over 35 local artisans, farmers, and makers along the gulf coast.

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I Wouldn’t Go That Far

Q. Our son is in high school, and he has

a part-time job. He makes good grades, and we have always tried to teach him how to save and handle money according to your advice. He has even managed to set aside a few thousand dollars for college. My wife and I were talking the other night, and I brought up the idea of charging him a small amount for rent, maybe just $20 or $25 a month, to help him be even better prepared for the real world. What do you think about this?

A. I appreciate the fact that you’re looking for teachable moments. But making a high school kid pay rent? No, that’s a little over the top. Listen, you and your wife are already way ahead of a lot of parents. Teaching him financial responsibility and the importance of education are great things. It sounds like your son is

a bright, motivated young man, too. I talk to adults all the time who are decades older, but still don’t grasp the concepts of maturity and responsibility like this kid does already. With the kind of start you’re giving him, I think he’s going to grow up to be a very successful adult. Keep up the good work, and let that young man know how proud you both are of him!

How Much in Business Emergency Fund?

Q. I own a small business. How much should I have in a business emergency

fund when my annual sales are around $100,000? Currently, I have two months of expenses set aside.

A. Generally, I like the idea of

small businesses having about six months of expenses on hand. That kind of cushion usually eliminates the need for borrowing money. It also provides peace of mind. And if you’ve been an entrepreneur very long, you know that’s an invaluable thing. Having a personal emergency fund set aside is a little different than having one in place for your business. When it comes to personal finance, I recommend having three to six months of expenses set aside. The basic idea is the same, though. A fully-funded emergency fund gives you an option—besides debt—when unexpected things happen!

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You Hold The Key To Protect With 3! Tdap

HPV

MCV4

As parents, it is up to you to ensure your children remain up to date with their vaccines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) recommend the following vaccines for adolescents: • Tetanus, Diptheria, Pertussis • Human papillomavirus • Meningococcal disease • Influenza

Protect your children against vaccine preventable diseases. Vaccine:

7-10 Years

11-12 Years

13-18 Years

Tdap

Childhood Catch-up

Recommended

Catch-up

HPV

>9 Years

Recommended

Catch-up

MCV4

High Risk

Recommended

Flu

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