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Volume 11 Number 11

Columns

6 Publisher’s Note Lynn Knighton

8 Therapeutic Parenting

Parenting Tips for Ages 0 to 5

Getting Your Kids to Play Outside

Useful tips for parenting challenges.

It’s on of the best things you can do for them.

Sonia Martin, LMSW

14 Kids Health Watch sponsored by Magnolia Springs Pediatrics

34 Parenting, Media & Everything in Between Common Sense Media

36 Dave Says Dave Ramsey

2019 Summer Camps Day, residential, sports camps and more! Our listing starts you planning your kids’ summer!

3 Nutrition Hacks

42 A Page in a Book

Try these simple changes or additions to help keep your kid calm and relaxed.

Gerry Paige Smith

68 Get This! Gerry Paige Smith

On The Cover Phoenix Vivier (6), daughter of Dylan and Lenise and little sister to Sidney (12). Phoenix loves playing soccer, dancing, drawing, and exploring outside (such a nature lover.) She says she wants to be a professional runner when she

Departments 10

Bits and Pieces 16

School Bits 74

Family Calendar 92

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Movie Reviews

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Publisher’sNote The days have gotten longer, the flowers are blooming and our cars are covered in a yellow pollen haze. That can only mean one thing...spring has officially arrived! After what seemed to be endless weeks of gloomy skies, it is so nice to see the sun shining and daylight savings time affording us the opportunity to enjoy more time outside. As a child, the longer days meant more time riding bikes and hanging out with friends. We would get off the school bus, grab a snack, then head outside. It was a great way to run off some energy and destress after a long day in school. The rule was you just had to be home before dark. We only had three channels on television and Atari was the only video game so, needless to say, outdoor entertainment was where it was at. We would build go-carts out of scrap wood, play kick the can, and explore the woods. Once the porch lights came on, we knew it was time to head home. These days our kids have endless gaming opportunities and countless streaming channels, so there seems to be much less free play outdoors. This is a shame too. Being outdoors has many benefits as Sandi Schwartz explains in her article, Getting Kids to Play Outdoors: It’s One of the Best Things You Can Do for Them. Studies have shown that spending too much time on electronics not only deprives you of the benefits mentioned in Schwartz’s article, but can also increase anxiety and lower attention spans. In addition to limiting screen time and getting outdoors, there are some simple and positive adjustments you can make to your child’s diet as well, which you will read about in 3 Nutrition Hacks To Keep Your Kids Calm and Relaxed. In keeping with the warmer weather fun theme, we have also included an expanded Summer Camp Directory. Check it out to find more details on the camps listed in March’s issue, plus find some new camps that weren’t included last month. As I mentioned last month, if you see a camp you are interested in, I encourage you to register sooner than later. Many camps have limited space and may fill up quickly. Speaking of summer camp, were you able to attend last month’s Summer Camp and Healthy Kids Expo? We had a blast! Children had fun getting their faces painted, playing with live animals, and participating in craft projects, while the parents visited with a variety of camp vendors and began planning out their families’ summers. We would again like to express appreciation to our sponsors: Camp Chandler Tonsmeire, Mobile Museum of Art, Vital Smiles, Local 15, Chick-fil-A Daphne/RSA and Publications Press for their support of the event. We would also like to thank all the vendors who attended, making the expo not only exciting, but informative. For more family friendly events this spring, make sure you check out the Family Calendar. Now that the weather is so nice you will find the calendar is filled with Easter egg hunts and other activities to enjoy together. I hope you and your family have a wonderful April!

Eastern Shore Parents Magazine, is founded on the principle that parenting is an exciting, diverse, challenging, and significant, role in our community. Eastern Shore Parents Magazine is a community advocate for families and the parenting process.

Publisher Lynn Knighton lynn@easternshoreparents.com Editor DeAnne Watson deanne@easternshoreparents.com Associate Editor Kelly Watson Research Editor Christa Weinberg Contributing Writers Kimberly Blaker Mark Gregston Dave Ramsey John Rosemond Robert L. Rux, M.D. Sandi Schwartz Gerry Paige Smith

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TherapeuticParenting by Sonia Martin, LMSW

Childish vs. Defiant Behaviors spray-painted smiley face along the path Frustrated? Aggravated? Feeling from the car to my home. defeated in this thing we call parenting? As I opened the door to my home brimAllow me take you way, way, way back ming with boys, still stunned - I managed to the year1990 and the words of Vanilla to mutter that someone had spray painted Ice – Stop, Collaborate and Listen. Stop – the carport. Without missing a beat one of take a beat, take a minute and use some my twin sons excitedly said, “I discernment to understand know! Isn’t it great! Now everyif the behavior in front of you day when you come home you is A.) A childish behavior. or have a smile waiting for you!” B.) A defiant behavior. This “Wait….wha? You did that?” I is such a fundamental step said hesitantly. “Yep!” he said, that we keep hurdling past at full of pride. breakneck speed in the name Ummmmm. Ok. I am clearly of immediately implementing winning at parenting. After all, some type of consequence as they were growing up, I fully or punishment, in an effort to covered the whole, “Don’t get correct our children. We have into a car with a stranger even if to first stop and understand they offer you a puppy or candy, what is in front of us, and The actual smiley face don’t cross the street without that should then guide our looking, and always open the door for a response. lady and offer her your seat,” but clearly I I had the…ahem… “privilege” of expeFORGOT TO MENTION NOT TO SPRAY riencing a moment that perfectly illustrates PAINT HAPPY FACES ON CONCRETE. this concept just last week. As I was pulling My point in telling you that story is to into my driveway after a long day’s work, I ask you this – Childish behavior or Defiant was both stunned and horrified to discover behavior? Which would you say it was? Is that someone had spray painted a smiley he old enough to know not to do that? Theoface at the entrance to my carport. Furtherretically. But where was his heart? What was more, as I exited my vehicle, still very much his intent? Was that action based out of a in a state of disbelief, I noticed yet another

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“Forget you, I am going to tag your property” type attitude? No. His heart was for me. His heart was to bring me joy. His intent was to put a smile on my face everyday when I arrived home. So that’s where I begin. I shook my head, gave him a hug, thanked him for the sentiment. Then, in the words of Mr. Ice, we collaborated and listened…to some You Tube videos about how to remove spray paint. He learned. I loved. And our relationship remained connected. Had his heart been oriented toward defiance or overt disrespect, I likely would have then implemented a more punitive approach, but I took that second to assess the intent and that makes all the difference. So thanks Ice, Ice, Baby. We owe you one. Here’s a smiley face for you.

Sonia is a licensed social worker and holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work. Her clinical focus is on helping parents and professionals understand the role of the brain in behavior, and how to adopt therapeutic parenting techniques to help mitigate negative behaviors. She travels the state speaking at various conferences on behavior and parenting and is a therapist for Kids To Love Foundation. Sonia is a mother to 7 sons, 3 of whom were internationally adopted, and is also a foster parent.

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Dog River Mud Bottom Revival Music Festival

Cocktails with the Critters 14th Annual Fundraiser

The 5th Annual Mud Bottom Revival Music Festival is set for Sunday, April 28 at the end of Riviere Du Chien Road (3619 Riviere Du Chien Road) from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. (gates open at 2 p.m.). Proceeds will help Dog River Clearwater Revival in our efforts to protect and improve the water quality of Dog River. Music enthusiasts and river stewards annually look forward to this popular family event on the river to enjoy great musical entertainment. Attendees are invited to bring coolers, picnic blankets and chairs to enjoy an afternoon of live music in the beautiful outdoor setting under the moss-covered oaks. This year’s music lineup features The Will Kimbrough Band with Red Clay Strays opening the show. Tickets may be purchased for $25 each through April 21, after which time ticket prices will increase to $35. Children 10 and under admitted free of charge. Tickets may be purchased online at www.dogriver.org.

Cocktails with Critters, the 14th annual fundraiser for the Dauphin Island Sea Lab Foundation, will be held Thursday, May 2, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at Bluegill Restaurant on the Causeway. This will be an exciting evening overlooking Mobile Bay. For those seeking more thrills, there will be a fantastic silent auction. The Bluegill Restaurant is pulling out all the stops and will be serving fabulous and tasty hors d’oeuvres and wine and beer. Artist Stig Marcussen will be on hand to add color to his limited edition prints designed especially for Cocktails with Critters. Entertainment will be provided by local singer, songwriter soloist Eric Erdman. Tickets are $50 in advance ($55 at the door) and are available by mail from the Foundation office, by calling 251-307-5903, or by visiting sealabfoundation.org.

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12th Annual Delta Woods & Waters Expo

The Delta Woods & Waters Expo is a family-friendly, free community event to celebrate the beauty, diversity, history, and recreational opportunities of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta. The Expo is sponsored by the City of Spanish Fort in partnership with 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, April 27 from 9 AM-4 PM. The Expo features a variety of informative presentations, exhibits and interactive displays by experienced outdoorsmen, professionals, educators and enthusiasts. Included in the day’s lineup are numerous fun and exciting hands-on demonstrations which allow attendees to learn and practice new skills with one-on-one instruction. Food trucks will be on site for lunch and 30-minute boat tours will be available for $7 per person. Reservations for boat tickets may be made in advance by calling Wild Native Delta Safaris at 251-259-8531. Visit DeltaWoodsandWatersExpo.com for a list of presenters and for further information.

Eastern Shore Business Expo

Join Southern View Media at the 2nd annual Eastern Shore Business Expo April 23, located at the Fairhope Civic Center from noon - 5 PM. The Eastern Shore Business Expo is Baldwin County’s premier business event showcasing local businesses. Last year’s event included 52 vendor booths and over 250 people walking through the doors. This must-attend event offers the business community, from small business entrepreneurs to executives, an opportunity to network with local professionals, engage with exhibitors and discover resources for business growth. If you are interested in being an exhibitor, the Eastern Shore Business Expo entry level exhibition prices are kept to a minimum. For those businesses who register in April, the exhibitor fee is $350. For individuals who wish to attend the event, tickets are only $5, with all ticket proceeds being donated to Bras For A Cause Gulf Coast. To reserve your booth space or to purchase a ticket please visit easternshorebusiness.com. Eastern Shore Parents I April 2019

Swaddling Clothes Accepts Donations for Moms and Babies

Swaddling Clothes, a mission of Redeemer Lutheran Church, is a place for Moms and Moms-to-be to find some help gathering all the items that are needed for a new bundle of joy. We are open the first Saturday of each month from 9 AM-12 PM! We provide primary caregivers with 10 items of clothing (sizes nb-5T), diapers, wipes and formula (if needed). Since we run our charity totally off donations, all items are free of charge. If you are interested in supporting Swaddling Clothes, you can drop off gently used items of sizes Newborn- 5T in our donations box located behind Redeemer Lutheran Church at 200 South Section St. Fairhope, AL 36532. For more information, please call 251-270-1181, check us out on facebook, or visit www.swaddlingclothes.org. www.easternshoreparents.com

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Bellingrath Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast with Easter Bunny

Bellingrath Gardens and Home invites children of all ages to join us for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and the annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Great Lawn on Saturday, April 13. Thousands of Easter eggs will be scattered across the Great Lawn, and there will be plenty of candy and treats for little ones to fill their Easter baskets. After the egg hunt, families are encouraged to enjoy other Easter activities within the Gardens. The Easter Bunny will be available for professional photos, and education students from the University of South Alabama will hold arts and crafts projects for children from 9 a.m. to noon at Live Oak Plaza, where special Easter snacks will also be available for purchase. The Magnolia Café will host the sixth annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, with pancakes, sausage patties, fruit and beverages, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. The Easter Bunny will visit guests at their tables and pose for photos throughout the breakfast. Reservations are required in advance for the breakfast. The cost is $10 for adults, $8 for children ages 5-12 and $5 for ages 4 and younger. To reserve a spot, call 251-973-2217, or make reservations online at our website, bellingrath.org.

St. Benedict 47th Annual German Festival

St. Benedict Catholic School is preparing for its 46th annual German Festival to be held April 13 on the school’s campus in Elberta, Alabama. St. Benedict Catholic School was founded in 1921, and the German Festival has been its major fundraiser for the past 47 years. Tickets are currently being sold for a chance to win the $20,000 top cash prize or one of nine $200 cash prizes. Each ticket is $100 and a maximum of 500 tickets will be sold. In addition to the car raffle, the German Festival will feature the Raven Run – A 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run, German food, entertainment, trash/treasure sale, bingo, a kids’ village, and vendor booths. The festival will be held from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at 12786 Illinois Avenue in Elberta. The famous polka band from Texas – Das Ist Lustig! – performs at 11 a.m. followed by the Poarch Ninjas at 2 p.m. For festival information or to purchase car tickets please visit the school website at www. saintbenedict.net/events/german-fest or call the school office at 251.986.8143. To register for the Raven Run visit www.RunSignUp.com or call Theresa Redditt at 334.424.0324. Pictured are St. Benedict Catholic School students (K-3 through 8th grades).

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34 Students Graduate from Eastern Shore Chamber’s Youth Leadership Program

Thirty-four local sophomores, juniors & seniors are graduating from the Eastern Shore Chamber’s Youth Leadership Program, an intensive seven-month program designed to develop and expand leadership skills by empowering students through seminars, workshops, hands-on activities, team building, community engagement and introductions to community leaders. Students received their graduation certificates Monday, February 25, 2019 at the 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center. Throughout the program, students explore topics including law and government, business smarts, health and human services and the environment. Other activities include retreats and community service hours. Students work as teams to develop small group projects that address key issues, they identify in the community which they presented during graduation. One group is inspiring others to serve in our community by creating a brochure with contact information for various volunteer opportunities throughout the Eastern Shore. Another group tackled the mental health stigma, by creating a “Talk Box” where students can reach out to counselors without judgement. Another group recognized that a lot of local recycling was ending up in the landfills because of confusion over what is and isn’t accepted. So, they created a flyer that spells out what you can recycle in each city. One group started a backpack drive for students who need basic supplies for class and the last group has been working with city leaders in Fairhope to offer ideas on how to make the parking garage more user-friendly. Students in the program select one individual student who stands out by showcasing the qualities of a leader throughout the program. The 2019 winner of the Spirit of Youth Leadership Award goes to Bayshore Christian Junior Max Jones. Jones is a member of the National Honor Society, Robotics Club, is a School Ambassador and plays on the baseball team. Jones won a $500 scholarship for being recognized with the Spirit of Youth Leadership Award. The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the 2019 class for their achievements: Mia Astralaga; Charlie Bailey; Camille Baker; John Coleman Bryars; Kayla Campbell; Hui Chen; Connor Cobb; Clayton Connick; Joseph Conwell; Nathan Cook; Charles Corte; Elsa Engeriser; Mary Carlyn Fidler; Kaitlyn Hale; Webb Hutchinson; Fariha Irfan; Graham Jenkins; Max Jones; Kirk Kirkland; Lillian Krueger; Ernest Ladd; Will Murphy; Kenzie Sherrell; Cameron Smart; Jack Smith; Ellis Smith; Anna Grace Sorrells; Wyatt Townsend; Samin Uddin; Chloe Warren; Catherine West; Lillie Yazdi; Holly Zazdi; Trevor York. Applications for the 2019/2020 Youth Leadership Program are now available at www.eschamber.com. Rising sophomores, juniors and seniors who live or go to school in Baldwin County are welcome to apply by returning the application to the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce at 327 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, AL 36532 by March 29, 2019.

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The Original Oyster House to Award Two Chelsea Garvin Spirit Scholarships

The Original Oyster House will award two $1,000 Chelsea Garvin Spirit Award Scholarships to high school seniors in Baldwin County. In 2006 the Chelsea Garvin Spirit Award Scholarship was created in loving memory of Chelsea Garvin who was a 2004 graduate of Fairhope High School, a Fish River Fire Department Rescue Diver, an Original Oyster House employee and a talented artist. Tragically, Chelsea’s life was cut short in a boating accident in 2005. To qualify for the 14th Annual Chelsea Garvin Spirit Award Scholarships you must be a high school senior of Baldwin County in the 2018-2019 school year with a minimum 2.5 GPA, have participated in recent school or community art event and submit artwork that reflects the Original Oyster House in some way. Artwork mediums can include oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, pastel, charcoal, pen and ink, colored pencil, mixed media, ceramics or Sculptural media types. The winning artwork must be ready for display and will become the property of the Original Oyster House for marketing or other purposes. Deadline for submission of art and application is April 24, 2019. Highest consideration will be for the most artistic and creative representation of the Original Oyster House. Please include the following identification on the back of artwork: Name of Artist, Title of Art, Medium, Teacher's Name and Name of School. To submit your Chelsea Garvin Spirit Award Scholarship application and a photo of your artwork online please visit www.originaloysterhouse.com/scholarship.

2019 Mobtown Mac ‘N Cheese Fest

We believe that Macaroni and Cheese is THE ultimate comfort food! And we’re not alone – cities throughout the country have held competitions to see who can prepare the best bowl of cheesy goodness. United Cerebral Palsy of Mobile is excited to introduce the Mobtown Mac ‘N Cheese Fest to Mobile. Join us in our endeavor to determine who has the best Mac ‘N Cheese in town! Join us Saturday, April 6 in Cathedral Square. Please visit www.ucpmobile.org/2019/01/2019mobtown-mac-n-cheese-fest for tickets and more information.

Sea Lab at Dauphin Island Open House

The Sea Lab at Dauphin Island invites you to its annual open house on Saturday, April 6. Meet our researchers, students, and educators as they take you on a journey through coastal Alabama's ecosystem. Get up close with fish, sharks, rays, and more in a variety of interactive exhibits. Visitors can also take a tour of our laboratories and step aboard the Research Vessel Alabama Discovery. Admission is free to all exhibits outside the Estuarium with discounted admission inside. For more details on Discovery Day, visit www. disl.org/estuarium/discoveryday.

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I Think I Have a Spider Bite! Today I want to talk about a common misconception about your child’s health. Almost every day, I see a patient who claims they have a spider bite. Luckily, spider bites are exceedingly rare. The most common explanation of a swollen, red area that’s tender on the skin is a skin infection. One of the more frequent culprits is a bacteria named Staphylococcus aureus, often referred to simply as “staph,” that is carried on the skin and in the nose of healthy people. It’s estimated that between 30-60% of all people have “staph” on their skin. But the real problem is the emergence of a “staph” bacteria that is resistant to penicillin-based antibiotics, called MRSA. Current studies show that somewhere between 10-50% of all people have this MRSA on their skin and in their nose and this is scary business. It’s important to differentiate between hospital acquired MRSA and community acquired MRSA (or CA-MRSA). The hospital acquired type is very aggressive and occurs in people recently hospitalized, in nursing homes, and/or healthcare workers. The CA-MRSA, on the other hand, can occur in anyone! The CA-MRSA can be very aggressive as well, but mainly causes skin infections that may look like a pimple or boil and can be red, swollen, painful, or

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have pus or other drainage. The most common ways of spreading CA-MRSA occurs in people that have a close contact with someone who has a history of boils or abscesses and amongst athletes who share equipment. Those with a weakened immune system are at a greater risk of having invasive disease as well. I have only seen one actual spider bite in my pediatric career; however, I have seen thousands of MRSA infections! We now routinely see 5-10 cases per week and sometimes 4-6 cases per day during the spring and summer! Let’s talk about some ways to protect your child and family. You can protect yourself from infections by practicing good hygiene (i.e., keeping your hands clean by washing with soap and water and showering after working out); covering any open skin area such as abrasions or cuts with a clean dry bandage; avoiding sharing personal items such as towels or razors; using a barrier (e.g., clothing or a towel) between your skin and shared workout equipment; and wiping surfaces of equipment before and after use (example- in the locker room and weight room at school). While lots of schools and businesses have closed to “clean them up“, as soon as the kids come back with the

bacteria on their skin or in their nose, the risk of spread returns. So what can you do? Definitely see your healthcare provider for any red, swollen bug bites or scratches to be evaluated for infection. While rare, MRSA has been known to cause very serious infections in otherwise healthy kids, including blood infections and pneumonia. And yes, they can be treated with nonpenicillin based antibiotics and creams, although most need to be drained and cultured to see what antibiotics will work best for your child. And yes, it can re-occur. There is no way to eradicate the MRSA bacteria once you have it, but common sense and good hygiene can go a long way. MRSA is here to stay in our area! So be very vigilant with your child in terms of bug bites and scratches and seek medical care if worried. Is it a spider bite? Most likely not, but your doctor can help you decide! 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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Robertsdale Elementary Special Education Students Receive Special Visitors

GSES Club Makes Thank You Bags for Gulf Shores Firefighters

Robertsdale High School Key Club members came to spend time with some students in special education classes at Robertsdale Elementary. We all spent the afternoon decorating Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cookies, playing games, and just socializing. It was a hit, and the kids had a blast!

Gulf Shores Elementary School K-Kids Club officers presented Gulf Shores Fire Chief, Hartly Brokenshaw with 55 thank you goody bags for every Gulf Shores firefighter. The K-Kids Club wrote special thank you messages on the outside of each bag and filled the bags with sweet treats. Chief Brokenshaw spoke to the K-Kids Club about highlights from his 41 years of service as a fire fighter. Pictured are (left to right) Jeb Bathrick, Cookie Grover, Chief Hartly Brokenshaw, Annica Farris, Ana Bathrick and Claire Colvin.

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Black History Month at BCHS

Baldwin County High School had a very special -- and familiar -- keynote speaker at its Black History Month program: Taylor Culliver. A 2011 graduate of BCHS, Culliver was the valedictorian of his class and held numerous leadership roles as a student and earned numerous accolades and awards. He went on to earn a Bachelor's of Science in Economics Degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Culliver worked for Forbes to help launch the Forbes Under 30 and now lives in South Carolina where he works as a marketing strategist for Polyphonic & Co. Last year, he started a non-profit called Brother Box that aims to encourage and uplift young black men. Brother Box's mission is to give black middle and high school boys the advice and encouragement they need to stay focused, care for themselves, lift others up, and be proud of who they are. Last year, the non-profit delivered 100 Brother Boxes to students in Bay Minette area schools. Following his presentation to the full student body, Culliver met with students selected by the faculty to offer these same words of encouragement. During the casual chat, he asked them about their struggles and role models. He encouraged the students to seek out help when they faced obstacles and to be their own advocate. Each student was also presented with their very own Brother Box. Each Brother Box includes a variety of items such as a book, socks, tie, headphones (with a "Brother Box Beats" Custom Spotify Playlist), small journal, deodorant, face wash, lotion, snacks and a handwritten note of advice and encouragement. To learn more about Brother Box, visit www.brotherbox.org/.

Bayshore Christian Theater Group to Perform “Pygmalion”

Bayshore Christian School’s award-winning Theater Department will be putting on a performance of “Pygmalion” at The BCS Gym on April 26 at 6 PM and April 27 at 3 and 6 PM. Directed by Theater teacher, Hannah Darrough, this play promises to deliver a crowd-pleasing evening of entertainment. Tickets are $5 for general admission or $25 for patron seating and may be purchased at the school office or at the door.

Spanish Fort HS Carson Scholarship Winner

Congratulations to Fariha Irfan for being chosen as a winner of the Carson Scholarship for 2019! She was one of only four recipients in the state of Alabama. She will attend a banquet in Chattanooga in May to celebrate this accomplishment. So proud of you Fariha!!#baldwinproud #toronation

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Softball Season at Central Christian

Central Christians Lady Saints softball team is off to a great season playing both at home and on the road! They are enjoying their new softball fields, score boards, field banners and of course their fan base.

Autauga County Schools SGA and Peer Helpers

Sponsor Drive for Family Promise

SGA and Peer Helpers spearheaded a school-wide Kindness Project to coincide with Choose Kindness Week. They collected items for Family Promise by homerooms. Some of the items collected included liquid hand soap, dish soap, shampoo, baby wipes, sponges, trash bags, paper towels, and socks. The mission of Family Promise of Baldwin County is to provide temporary shelter, related services and nurturing support to homeless families with children and to assist them with obtaining suitable and permanent housing.

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Youth Leadership Class Graduation

Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a graduation ceremony for the Youth Leadership Class of '19. Congrats to Spanish Fort High School Students Fariha Irfan, Anna Grace Sorrells, and Mackenzie Sherrell! In addition, Fariha Irfan was recognized as a top leader in their class.

Congratulations to GSMS Middle School Wrestlers!

The Gulf Shores Middle School wrestlers competed with Jackson Russ coming in 1st, Gunner McNeely in 2nd, and Houston Bryant in 3rd. Jackson Russ is GSMS’s very first Middle School State Champion Wrestler! #GSMSTheExtraDegree

Our Sailing Hearts Beat for Kids

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Pine Grove Elementary Student Selected for Honor Choir

Congratulations to Olivia Ferguson for her selection to the Alabama Baptist Children’s Honor Choir (CHC). The choir will be performing in Lynn Haven (Panama City), FL and Enterprise, AL, March 2-3. This marks the fourth year in a row that Olivia has been selected for the honor. Olivia is a student at Pine Grove Elementary School in Bay Minette. The 151-voice auditioned choir is composed of fourth through sixth grade boys and girls from all over the state of Alabama. Their repertoire of music is enhanced by a variety of instruments, sign language, movement and media. These concerts are free to the public to attend. During the CHC’s 20 years of ministry, more than 3,000 auditioned students in grades 4-6 from across Alabama have participated. For more information, contact the SBOM Office of Worship Leadership at (334) 613-2230.

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Daphne Elementary School welcomed Ms. Killiam-Albee and Ms. Flinnigan as guest readers for Read Across America. These special guests are members of Jubilee Woman’s Club. The students loved having guest readers share their love of reading.

Spanish Fort MS Students Learn about Italian Culture

Students in Mrs. Hall’s cultural studies class have been learning about the culture of Italy. Italian culture is steeped in the arts, family, architecture, music and food. Angelina Boyd, Tess Keeling, Aiden Dennis, and Talon Norco recently learned how to make pizza while studying this unit.

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Spanish Fort Students Participate in All-State Choral Festival

Congratulations to Grace Dunn and Emily Burnside who represented Spanish Fort High School at the All-State Choral Festival. Grace was a member of the Mixed Choir and Emily was a member of the Women’s Choir. This event, sponsored by the Alabama Vocal Association, was held at Samford University in Birmingham. #ToroNation #BaldwinProud

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Baldwin Co. High School Students Compete in FFA Contest

Congratulations to Baldwin County High School students Abby Pate, Julia Lee, Sawyer McCullough, and Mason Hadley for participating in the county-wide FFA contest recently. Abby won first place in prepared public speaking, Julia placed second in extemporaneous speaking; Sawyer and Mason won second and third places, respectively, in tractor driving. The FFA Chapter is under the direction of David Garrett and Andy Jones.

Read Across America at Foley Elementary

Mrs. Caldwell's Second Graders at Foley Elementary School wished Dr. Seuss a very Happy Birthday by honoring him during Read Across America week.

Betty Duck Award Recipients at Fairhope MS

Every year at the annual NJHS Induction Ceremony, the Betty Duck Award is given to the outstanding 8th grade student(s). The Betty Duck Award was first awarded in 1987 in memory of Betty Duck who taught school for 34 years. Sixteen of those years were spent at Fairhope Middle School. The recipients of this award are selected because they have gone far beyond the expectations placed on them. These students have set a standard of excellence that includes a strong work ethic and the willingness to always lend a helping hand to others. Service is a part of their daily routine. The recipients of the Betty Duck Award receive an individual plaque and their names are inscribed on a special plaque located in the school's media center. We are so proud of this years' recipients, Angela Mondragon, Ellis Ikerman, and Copeland Bowman!

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Christ the King 8th Grader Shining Star Student

Christ the King Catholic School eighth grade student, Annie Morgan, was honored as the Baldwin County Shining Star Student for the month of February. She received the award as a student who demonstrates the characteristics of integrity, innovation, accountability, and commitment to community. Annie was nominated by Mrs. Mitchell, Jr. High, Jr. High Grammar/Writing teacher. WALA Fox 10 meteorologist, Michael White, and Kim Frank from the Baldwin EMC presented Annie with her award.

Central Christian Students Serve Tornado Victims in Beauregard

Several students from Central Christian School just served in Beauregard, AL following the devastating tornadoes that passed through there March 3rd. 23 people lost their lives. They could not express what it meant to serve by giving food, personal hygiene, clothes, cleaning up with folks who have lost everything. Giving them hope. Being hands and feet!

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Bayside Academy National Honor Society Inductions

Bayside Academy inducted 38 students into the Patsy T. Phillips chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) on February 26. Congratulations to the following inductees: • Juniors: Sergi Cebrian-Claramunt, Del Corte, Caroline Cunningham, Kaylin Denton, Ian Ellis, Elsa Engeriser, Spencer Gaberino, Bailey Helms, Ally Higginbotham, Audrey Hudson, Hannah King, Kirk Kirkland, Jack Knight, Ernest Ladd, Ashton Lambert, Ben Lane, Jacque Martin, Geneva Martin, John McEniry, Chris Miller, Christian Milstead, Gavin Mims, Will Murphy, Alexander Neumann, Kaleigh Phillips, Evelyn Prickett, Ryan Ross, Tori Roush, Anna Schmidt, Cody Smart, Jack Smith, Ty Turner, Grace Weil, Caroline Weller, Lauren West, and Catherine West. • Seniors: Charles Corte and Alex Fraccaro. The Patsy T. Phillips chapter of the NHS is an organization whose objectives are to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership, and to encourage the development of character in all students of Bayside Academy. Once inducted, members of NHS are expected to continue developing the qualities of scholarship, service, leadership, and character.

Let the Good Times Roll at Bay Minette Elementary

The good times did roll at Bay Minette Elementary School when the 2019 Mardi Gras King, Queen, and Court were introduced at a lavish coronation ceremony. The coronation was followed by a fabulous parade before the Mardi Gras holiday. The annual event is a fund raiser for the school and is sponsored by principal Laura Moorer, assistant principals, Katina Davis and Matthew Craig, Charlotte Powell, Shelly Stewart, Debbie Rigby, Renee Morrison, Tonya Clay and Albert Bishop. Pictured, the 2019 Mardi Gras court: Ja’Myla Montgomery, Kayana Brown, Karson Barnett, Emry Blayke Emmons, Jamya Gandy, Queen Allison Siggers, King Aydan McMillin, Grayson Byrd, Reece Beasley, Jordan Andrews, Luke Garrett, and Alton Powell.

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Christ the King Science Olympiad Team Moves on to State

Fairhope Middle School Students Compete at MathFest

FMS had a great Saturday, February 23rd, at the MathFest tournament hosted by Spanish Fort Middle School! Our 8th grade participants were Blair Rudat, MacKenzie Stockton, Noah Engel, Breanna Faulkner, Whieldon Smith, Carter Nist, Jacob Schneekloth, Scarlett Thompson, Elora Waters, Tripp Creighton, Kelsey Cooper, Chandler Little, and Taylor Thomas. ALL of our students qualified to compete in the Regional tournament in Atlanta on March 23rd! Pictured in no particular order are the 8th grade participants, FMS 8th grade Algebra 1 and Math 8 teachers.

Christ the King Catholic School Jr. High students competed Saturday, March 2, in the Regional Alabama Science Olympiad at the University of Alabama. They placed 4th overall in a field of 17 schools and have been invited to compete at the State Final in Auburn on March 30. Congratulations!

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Pi Day at St. Michael

Students at St. Michael celebrated "Pi Day" on March 14th with plenty of pie for everyone! Kinsey Smith, Sarah Beth Truetel and Hayden Northcutt are ready to dig in!

Bayshore Christian School Holds Benefit Auction

Bayshore Christian School recently held their 11th Annual Bayshore Benefit Auction. The event was held at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear and included a dinner, silent auction, live auction, and raffle. Winners went home with gift certificates to local restaurants, pieces made by local artists, and a trip to Vail, CO. Guests bid on their favorite homemade cakes during the Dessert Frenzy portion of the live auction. Over $30,000 was raised in auctioning off 13 cakes! All in all, it was a successful event that raised money to support the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future growth.

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Autauga County Schools Youth Art Month at Bayside Academy

March has been proclaimed Youth Art Month at Bayside Academy. Representatives from the City of Daphne visited campus on March 12 to make the official proclamation. Recent standout visual arts achievements by Bayside students were noted in the Visual Arts Achievement Program, the Baldwin County Farmers Federation Poster Contest, and the AISA District 2 Art Show. Bayside placed in the top ten percent in the district at the Visual Arts Achievement Program competition sponsored by the Alabama State Council on the Arts. We are especially proud of the following students: • Winner, Photography: Elly Casey (10th grade) • Honorable Mention, Mixed Media: Julia Hall (7th grade) • Honorable Mention, Painting: Hannah Wieland (10th grade) • Honorable Mention, 3-D Craft: Elsa Engeriser (11th grade). Elly Casey has advanced to the state-level competition with her photography. In the Baldwin County Farmers Poster Contest, Bayside students won first and second place in two categories: • Grades K–3 First Place: Arabella Rowland (3rd grade); Second Place: Emerson Gwin (3rd grade) • Grades 4–6 First Place: Ally Atkinson (5th grade); Second Place: Mary Katherine Crowell (5th grade). The students were awarded $200 for first place and $100 for second place, and the Art Department was presented a $600 check for use in the studio. Also, Bayside’s talented artists swept the AISA District 2 Art Show with 9 First Place awards, 14 Second Place awards, 8 Third Place awards, and 6 Honorable Mentions. First place winners were Adler Chapman (kindergarten), Elsa Engeriser (11th grade), Avery Fergus (3rd grade), Grace Hollingsworth (12th grade), Elizabeth Macpherson (3rd grade), Atkins McMillan (6th grade), Arabella Rowland (3rd grade), Ashley Suchan (12th grade), and Caroline Wilsdorf (3rd grade). Pictured left to right: Mr. Joel Sirmon of the Baldwin County Farmers Federation; Bayside students Arabella Rowland, Emerson Gwin, Ally Aktinson, and Mary Katherine Crowell; and Bayside’s Intermediate School Art Teacher Haley Hall.

BMES Tiger Paw Prints Perform

The Bay Minette Elementary School Tiger Paw Prints performed during half-time at a Coastal Alabama Community College women’s basketball game recently. The dance team sponsored by Renee Morrison and Renee Hall perform often at school and community events. The girls delighted the audience, it gives the team great experience and prepares them for the next level. The Tiger Paw Prints love promoting the Bay Minette feeder pattern schools.

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ATF Agents Visit St. Michael Forensic Class

The 2nd annual social studies fair at Daphne Middle took place March 15. Students from 7th & 8th grades participated including Mrs. Antinarella’s gifted students, Mrs. Holt’s advanced students and Mr. Larisey’s social studies students. Pictures include the 1st place prizes. Jonah Sanders & Lauren Higgins.

Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) recently visited the Forensic Science class at St. Michael Catholic High School. Agent Nick Murphy, an explosives expert, and Agent Chris Froula, an arson expert, shared information about their respective jobs and duties with the ATF. Both agents are assigned to South Alabama and work closely with other Law Enforcement Agencies in the area investigating suspected arsons and crimes involving explosives. Agent Froula gave students a hands-on tour of the equipment he uses in examining fire scenes and Agent Murphy let a couple of students see what it felt like to wear his gear. Pictured, Graham Canton feels what it is like to wear some of the gear.

NBCEE Honors Teachers of the Year

The North Baldwin Coalition for Excellence in Education honored the Teachers of the Year at a recent meeting of the Bay Minette City Council. NBCEE presented each with a gift and a cash prize in appreciation for their service to our schools and students. The honorees included Norleisha Lewis, Baldwin County High; Lisa Dickson, Bay Minette Middle; Katie Clewell, Bay Minette Elementary; Tara Beauchamp and Traci Branum, Perdido School; Beth Stokes, Pine Grove Elementary; Brittany Singleton, Delta Elementary; (not pictured) Jessica Inlow, Stapleton Elementary; and Jessica Stanford, North Baldwin Center for Technology. Founded in 2008, The mission of NBCEE is to enhance the educational experience of all the students in the Bay Minette feeder pattern by providing financial support and other resources to supplement district wide programs and activities. To date, the foundation has donated more than $100,000 to area schools and educators. For more information, follow North Baldwin Coalition for Excellence in Education on Facebook or visit www.nbcee.org.

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Bay Minette MS Class Visits New Orleans Bay Minette Middle School’s Visual Arts Honor’s Class and TSA traveled to New Orleans on January 25th, 2019 and visited the New Orleans Museum of Art. In celebration of the city of New Orleans Tercentennial in 2018, the NOMA presented the Orleans Collection. This exciting exhibit of masterworks is from the magnificent collection of the city’s namesake, Phillippe II, Duke of Orleans, (1674-1723). He was a great patron of the arts! The students viewed the magnificent collection of masterworks of art guided by professional museum docents. They learned about the city’s tricentennial through art and celebrated of the city of New Orleans. Many historical connections were made to our Gulf Coastal History. Teachers: Visual Arts Pamela J. Coffman, TSA Dana Markjul.

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Fourth Grade President’s Day Program at Bayside Academy

Bayside Academy fourth graders presented the 16th Annual Fourth Grade Presidents Day and American Leaders Program on Friday, February 15. The program is a culmination of the students’ social studies and language arts unit on presidency.

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Fairhope HS Students Participate in All-State Choral Festival

Eight Fairhope High School students recently participated in the Alabama AllState Choral Festival. These students are all members of either the Fairhope High School Encore Ensemble and/ or the Fairhope High School Choir, both under the direction of Diane Ham and assistant director, Austin Boyett. Each student was required to audition to earn the honor of being selected to participate in the event. The All-State Choral Festival is a threeday event that culminates in a professionally recorded concert. The Festival is an opportunity for students with outstanding ability and initiative to receive public recognition, to sing under the direction of nationally recognized choral clinicians, and to perform choral literature of the highest quality. Congratulations to these students! Front row: Lyba Murphy, Victoria Whatley, Mary-Bradley Knighton, Summerlyn Powers, Katherine McKinney, Brooke Ryan, Back row: Ave Hanson and Jacob Schmidt.

Summerdale Middle School Celebrates Big Wins in Soccer

Coach Cameron and the Summerdale Middle School boys took home Championship title for 1A soccer. Coach Bodden & the girls team took 2nd place in the county for division 1A and Matalyne Kroll, Lucy Silva, Talia Cortez, & Kayleigh Jones were named All County players.

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Read Across America/Career Day at Silverhill Elementary

On Friday, March 1, 2019, Silverhill Elementary celebrated “Read Across America/Career Day”. Professionals from various fields were invited to read a book, share their educational background, and discuss their professional experiences with students. Pictured is Mr. Augustus Bramble, Jr., IT Manager at Outokumpu who read “Great Day for Get Up” by Dr. Seuss to Ms. Dimario’s kindergarten class. Silverhill strives to provide students with meaningful experiences that stimulate learning and motivate them in school.

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St. Michael Seniors Celebrate Mass at Pensacola Beach

On August 15, 1559 the first recorded Mass was celebrated in the Americas. St. Michael seniors traveled to Pensacola Beach to celebrate Mass with Father Steve Williams where the first mass was celebrated in the new world. Fr. Steve talked to the class about being the 1st graduating class going out into the world. What legacy will they carve? What difference will they make? Quote by senior Maddie Parke, “When we leave St. Michael, we will take a little of it with us.”

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Bay Minette MS Student Places 1st in State Art Competition

An outstanding 8th grade student and excellent young artist of Bay Minette Middle School, Antonio Jesus Plascencia has placed 1st in the State of Alabama for the Visual Arts Achievement Program Alabama State Council on the Arts. This is a very high honor and award! Antonio’s painting titled “El Burro and His Flower Baskets” will be exhibited in the professional artist gallery of the Alabama State Council. His work was selected for Judges Choice. Blue Ribbon Awards will be awarded at the state award ceremony during the month of April at the State Art Show in Montgomery in the State Capitol. Antonio is one of Visual Arts Teacher Ms. Pamela J. Coffman’s “Honor” Visual Arts Students and she is so proud of him!

Observing Lent at Christ the King Catholic School

A CTKCS Lenten tradition began again this year on Ash Wednesday as Fr. Baskar offered a blessing for our CTKCS basket of eggs. The eggs represent each of our students and staff. Each class received eggs and they choose one each day and pray for that member of our CTKCS family. 31

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Gulf Shores MS Turbo Dolphins Compete in Georgia

Mardi Gras Parade at Daphne East Elementary

Pictured, Mary Beth Nelsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kindergarten class gets ready to participate in the annual Daphne East Kindergarten Mardi Gras parade.

Great win for the GSMS Turbo Dolphins! The Turbo Dolphins had an amazing showing at the Diverse Power Grand Prix in LaGrange, Georgia. They competed against cars that were in higher race divisions and completed more total laps than any team in the entire race! They placed first in the Rookie Race and Endurance Race/Kit Division and second in the Endurance Race. Pictured: Gracie Littleton, Brent Rehr, Messiah McCollum, Braxton Akins, Wyndy Hatchcock, Andrew Williams, John Tuberville, Owen McCann, Dathan Butt, and Coach Scott Prince.

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How Girls Are Seeking (and Subverting) Approval Online

“no-filter” trend is prompting girls to share their true selves and accept (and even challenge) whatever feedback they receive. Under hashtags such as “uglyselfie,” and “nomakeup” girls post pics of their unadorned selves, funny faces, unretouched images, and “epic fails” (attempts at perfect selfies that went wrong). Given that adolescents are naturally eager for peer validation -- precisely when they begin to use social tools that provide it -it’s encouraging to see kids having fun with the notion of perfection. As a matter of fact, one of the Common Sense study’s most welcome findings is that social media has the potential to combat unrealistic appearance ideals and stereotypes. And, after all, kids use social media to be, well, social, and constant rejection and pressure is no fun at all. It makes you realize just how powerful social media tools can be. While they foster relationships and engagement -- and can even bolster self-esteem -- they can be both constructive and destructive. That’s why you can’t leave it all up to kids to find their way. Whether your kids are just getting into social media or are seasoned posters, it’s critical to help guide them to use Snapchat, Instagram, and other networking apps for fun and connection and not as fuel for self-doubt.

It’s not a law that you have to post a selfie before, during, and after every activity. But for kids, it’s pretty much mandatory. The resulting likes, thumbs-ups, and other ratings all get tallied, both in the stark arithmetic of the Internet and in kids’ own minds. For some -- especially girls -- what starts as a fun way to document and share experiences can turn into an obsession about approval that can wreak havoc on self-image. That kids have been comparing themselves to popular images in traditional media -- and coming up short -- is a well-researched phenomenon. But new studies are just beginning to determine the effects of social media -- which is arguably more immediate and intimate -- on the way kids view themselves. A Common Sense survey called “Children, Teens, Media, and Body Image” found that many teens who are active online fret about how they’re perceived, and that girls are particularly vulnerable: * 35 percent are worried about people tagging them in unattractive photos. * 27 percent feel stressed about how they look in posted photos. * 22 percent felt bad about themselves if their photos were ignored.

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Talk about the pictures they post. Experimenting with identity is natural, and it’s very common for kids to adopt provocative stances in cell phone pictures, on their social network pages, and in YouTube videos. But are they doing it only because they think others expect it of them? What pose would they strike if they could do anything they wanted? Ask how feedback makes them feel. Are they stressed out by others’ comments and feedback? Does it make them feel better to be “liked?” Why is external approval important? How do negative comments make them feel? Help them develop a healthy self-image. Body image is developed early in childhood, and the family environment is very influential on how kids view themselves. Emphasize what the body can do instead of what it looks like. Also, be careful of criticizing your own looks and weight. Rely on role models. Positive role models have an enormous effect on kids. Cultivate relationships with women your daughter can look up to. Also, point out celebrities and other famous folks who challenge stereotypes about size and beauty and seem comfortable in their own skins. Help them stop the cycle. Urge them to post constructive comments that support their friends for who they are, not what they look like.

How Kids Get Feedback

You probably know about popular apps such as Instagram and Snapchat. But the specific ways kids use these tools to get -and give -- feedback can be troubling. Here are a few examples: Instagram. The number of followers, likes, and emojis kids can collect gets competitive, with users often begging for them. Instagram “beauty pageants” and other photo-comparison activities crop up, with losers earning a big red X on their pics. Snapchat. Numerical scores display the total number of sent and received chats. You can view your friends’ scores to keep tabs on who’s racking up the most views. Lipsi. This anonymous question-and-answer app lets kids find out what others think of them. “Am I pretty or ugly?” YouTube videos. Kids -- mostly girls -post videos of themselves asking if other users think they’re pretty or ugly. These videos are typically public, allowing anyone -- from kids at school to random strangers -- to post a comment.

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years after, continued saving and wealth building will lead you to a point where you’re both self-insured.

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health savings account (HSA) option. We’ve considered dropping this insurance soon and going to a cheaper Christian medical sharing program. We’ve got about $19,000 in debt between credit cards and a car payment, and we’re on Baby Step 2 of your plan. Our thought was to fund the HSA for a period of time as a means of saving, cancel that policy, then go over to a medical sharing program we found that costs $600 a month less. After that, we would start paying down debt again. What do you think?

A. There are two components to an HSA, the insurance component and the savings component. You don’t have to participate in the savings component. The insurance component is simply a large deductible,

100 percent coverage after the deductible, cheaper-premium health insurance plan. If I were in Baby Step 2, I would not do the savings component. I would only do the insurance component, or I’d do the medical sharing program. I’m not sure why you’d need to jump back and forth it you’re going to permanently move to a medical sharing program. I get the idea of saving money, but what you’re talking about isn’t something I’d recommend for someone who’s in debt. I wouldn’t fund a savings account of several thousand dollars only for medical when you’re not even on Baby Step 3, which is saving an emergency fund of three to six months of expenses. That money needs to be used to pay off debt first. It’s not the end of the world if you don’t fund the HSA portion of your current insurance plan. If you went with a medical sharing program, and just saved up a large emergency fund, the only thing you’d really lose out on is the tax deduction associated with an HSA.

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Just one spoonful, please. Getting young children to take a spoonful of nasty, bitter tasting medicine is a nightmare most parents have experienced. So hide the taste by mixing it with yummy strawberry or chocolate syrup.

about naps and bedtime in order to have the pacifier. Once your child has had time to adjust to being without the binky during the daytime, move forward with the final step, and eliminate the pacifier altogether.

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The hellacious temper tantrum. It isn’t a pretty picture, I know. As a result, parents resort to a variety of tactics to bring tantrums to a halt. But as long as you aren’t in public and your child isn’t behaving aggressively, the best choice is often to ignore it. Calmly tell your child you’re leaving the room and will return when your child calms down. Then just walk away. This lets your child know the tantrum isn’t going to help your child get

training. Fill a bowl or basket with small prizes your toddler can choose from each time your child uses the toilet or potty chair. Keep it interesting by using a variety of prizes. Some ideas for inexpensive rewards include happy meal toys, stickers, gumball machine prizes, bite-size candy bars, mini Playdough containers, markers, or anything your toddler finds intriguing.

Hair washing horrors. Most youngsters love bathtime play. But when it comes to getting their hair washed, you’d swear you’re sending them through a torture chamber. The issue is, young children hate water running down their faces. The solution is to fill the tub only 3 inches deep with water. Then roll up a rubber bathtub mat. Have your child lie on their back with the rolled up mat underneath the neck. This keeps your child’s face above water level while your child’s head is tilted back. So the water runs away from your child’s face when you rinse. Once the hair is washed, fill the tub a little more, and reward your child with playtime.

Binky battle. Are you beginning to question whether your toddler or preschooler will be heading to school with a pacifier in their mouth? Fortunately, this battle is far less challenging than parents anticipate. If your child seems really dependent on it, the best approach might be to wean your child gradually. Make a new rule that your toddler can only have it at nap time and bedtime. The bonus is your toddler may be much more cooperative

their way. It also helps you to keep your cool and prevents you from caving in to your child by removing yourself from the situation.

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You win some; you lose some. When playing games with preschoolers, it’s tempting always to let them win. No parent likes to see their child disappointed, or worse, storming away. But teaching your child to accept losing is essential to your child becoming a good sport. The next time you play a board game, allow your preschooler to lose, and teach your child to shake the winner’s hand. Tell your child ‘good game,’ and praise your child for handling the loss well.

your chair further from your child’s bed. Then, as your child grows more comfortable, say you’re going to the bathroom or kitchen but that you’ll be right back. Do just as you promised. Eventually, your child will adjust to your absence and be able to go to bed alone.

Sleep, baby, sleep. As a new parent, it’s a learning process to

figure out how to get your baby to sleep, especially after nighttime feedings. One of the best techniques is swaddling your baby because that’s what your baby experienced in your womb. Start with laying the blanket out flat in a diamond, then flap the top corner over about 4 or 5 inches. Next, lay your baby on the blanket with the base of its head at the edge of the flap. Now flap the right side over your baby. Then fold up the bottom corner over your baby. Finally flap the left side over and wrap it around, so your baby is comfortably snug.

Eek! Germs. It may seem counterintuitive, but don’t be a germaphobe around your young child. Kids need exposure to germs to build up their immune systems. This doesn’t mean you should intentionally expose your child to the flu or allow your toddler to crawl around on the dirty bathroom floor. But to a reasonable degree, allow your baby or child exposure to dirt and bacteria. Don’t panic if your toddler happens to eat a cracker that fell on the living room floor. Also, get your baby or young child out of the house for exposure to other people regularly. Studies have found children exposed to infections earlier on build immunity and are less likely to be affected by exposure as they grow.

Just one more bite of veggies, please. There’s no doubt vegetables top the list of children’s most-unedible foods’ list. That’s because many vegetables have a slightly bitter taste in comparison to other foods. There are two ways to overcome this. First is to make vegetables more palatable by adding salt or fat. This gives veggies the flavors children, and adults, often crave. If you choose this method, just don’t overdo the added ingredients to keep it healthy. An alternative approach is to reduce the sugary, salty, and fatty foods in your child’s diet. When the palate isn’t used to these additives, vegetables tend to taste better. Keep in mind, children still need a healthy amount of fat in their diets. But by and large, the American diet, even for children, is far more fatty than necessary. ESP

Can I have my bed back, please? There’s much debate over

the issue of cosleeping. But most experts agree, it’s really up to the preference of parents. There are benefits and drawbacks for children and parents alike. Often, though, cosleeping becomes a ritual parents never really intended. Once it begins, it’s a challenge to get a child back to sleeping in their own bed. To recover ownership of your bed, tell your child “you’re a big girl (or boy) now, so it’s time to sleep in your own bed.” Then, as Meri Wallace LCSW, in “6 Steps for Getting Your Child to Sleep Alone,” suggests, sit in a chair right next your child’s bed to keep your child company. Over the course of a few days, gradually move

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A Page in a Book Good Reads for Bad Behaviors The cautionary tale has been one of the most powerful and instructive tools of parents since the dawn of civilization. Stories of children making bad choices that led them to dire (or even deadly) consequences were memorable warnings that parents wielded in an effort to guide their kids toward better actions. While today’s tales are certainly less grim, modern storytelling still holds the power to examine misbehavior and offer lessons in how to avoid similar mistakes. Even though youthful misadventure is frustrating for parents, it’s important to remember that every wrong step also offers powerful opportunities for growth and learning. The following titles use humor (with just the right amount of gravity) to explore opportunities for redemption that can salvage errant behavior.

Oh, No, Bobo! You’re in Trouble!

by Phil Gosier (Roaring Brook Press / Macmillan) Sneaking down a tree, Bobo deftly lifts the zookeeper’s flashlight and absconds with it. Feverishly clicking the switch, he’s delighted by the power of light held right in his paws. But when a final click produces nothing, Bobo now worries that he’s done a bad thing. His Koala friend amplifies the worry with the ominous statement ‘You’re in trouble” (followed by the worse exclamation, “I’m gonna tell”). In his panic, Bobo tries hiding the flashlight. Then poking it with a stick, he breaks it even worse. Hounded by Koala as he scrambles for a solution, Bobo is forced to make some hard choices. But zookeepers know things, and sometimes knowledge and understanding are just what’s needed to turn a wrong into a right and a bad choice into a teachable moment.

The Whopper

by Rebecca Ashdown (Templar Books / Candlewick) Percy’s grandmother loves to knit. And Percy loves his grandmother. But when she gifts him with a colorful handmade sweater that is anything but his style, Percy makes a bad decision that ruins it beyond saving. Rather than telling the truth, Percy crafts a small lie about the sweater’s fate for his parents. But his lie creates a ‘whopper’, a little monster that follows him around and grows as time goes by. His parents can’t see it, but the whopper is always right there with Percy, crowding out every good thing in his day as it swells. As the whopper expands, Percy finds that only the truth will relieve the pressure and banish the burden he’s carrying. Ideal for illustrating the weight of lying, The Whopper offers gentle answers for when the truth gets a bit lost.

Prince Bertram the Bad

by Arnold Lobel (Henry Holt and Company) On the day the King and Queen gave birth to a prince, their kingdom celebrated the arrival of a child with the proud couple. As the young Prince Bertram grew, however, he soon tested everyone around him. The young prince pinched other children, pulled up the roses, and even broke his toys out of spite. His reputation as ‘Bertram the Bad’ only expanded as the naughty prince began to shoot birds with his slingshot. But when an errant stone pings a passing witch instead, Bertram’s misbehavior meets dire consequences. Only a complete transformation and a chance at redemption may put Bertram the Bad back on the path toward good. A welcome reprinting of author Arnold Lobel’s original cautionary story, Prince Bertram the Bad is a timeless fable from a beloved member of children’s literature royalty.

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Do you remember playing outside as a kid? It was a time to run around and let loose, use your imagination, and explore. As a child growing up in the eighties, I remember walking to school, riding my bike to the swim club or just around the neighborhood to see friends, and making up all kinds of imaginative games in the woods behind my house. Well, that doesn’t happen much anymore. Today, children suffer from nature-deficit disorder. This term was coined by Richard Louv, author of the book Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder and co-founder of the Children & Nature Network (C&NN). It refers to children having less experience with and connection to nature over the last couple of decades. Here are some facts: Eastern Shore Parents I April 2019

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• Only 6 percent of American children ages 9-13 play outside unsupervised, according to Frances Moore Lappe. • In a 2004 survey of 800 American mothers, 71 percent said they played outdoors every day as children but only 26 percent of them said their kids played outdoors daily. • The Outdoor Foundation surveyed 40,000 people and found an overall decrease in the amount of time children participated in outdoor activities. • A 2005 study indicated that 71 percent of adults reported that they walked or biked to school when they were children but only about 20 percent of children did in 2005. This is very true for my family. We live five minutes from my children’s schools, yet I spend about 2 hours each week in carpool lines.

Why This Is A Problem

Children spending less time outdoors has been linked to decreased appreciation of our environment, health problems including childhood obesity and vitamin D deficiency, diminished use of the senses, attention difficulties, and higher rates of emotional illnesses like anxiety

and depression. If children are no longer outside playing and enjoying themselves, then how will they naturally calm down and relax? Well, the statistics are frightening. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), it is estimated that 1 in 8 children suffers from an anxiety disorder. More worrisome, the National Institute of Mental Health reports that 25 percent of teens ages 13-18 will experience some form of anxiety. Additionally, the use of anti-anxiety medications is exploding. It increased by almost 50 percent for children ages 10-19 between 2001-2010, explained Scott Shannon, author of Mental Health for the Whole Child: Moving Young Clients from Disease & Disorder to Balance & Wellness.

with all creatures and plants in the natural world that we subconsciously seek. • Nature provides a sense of wellbeing. • The natural world offers solace and comfort unlike what we find in any manmade environment. • Spending time in nature reduces the level of human response to stress and allows us to recover from stressful situations more quickly. • Having contact with nature promotes healing. A breakthrough study in 2001 in the Journal of Environmental Psychology found that a healing garden at a children’s hospital in California had positive effects on users—about 85 percent reported feeling more relaxed, refreshed, or better able to cope after spending only 5 minutes in the garden.

How Nature Helps Reduce Stress

How Did We Get Here?

A growing number of studies from around the world show the importance of nature in our life such as improving mental health. Examples include recreation activities in the wilderness, community gardens, views of nature and/or gardens at hospitals, and contact with animals. Why is this the case? • Humans have a nature instinct known as biophilia—an innate bond we share

Five key changes over the last 30+ years have impacted our relationship with nature: 1. How Society Developed. We are increasingly living in urban areas. According to the United Nations, almost 50 percent of all people in the world now live in urban areas, and this is projected to increase to 65 percent by the year 2030. Also, poorly

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designed outdoor spaces make it more difficult for children to play outside. 2. Fear. Richard Louv wrote: “Fear is the emotion that separates a developing child from the full, essential benefits of nature.” Since the 1980s, we live in a more fearful society hyped up by 24/7 media reporting, which was intensified after 9/11. Parents worry about many safety concerns that impact the time their children spend outside, such as traffic, crime, strangers, injury, and nature itself (e.g. skin cancer due to sun exposure, bug bites, and harmful animals.) A 1991 study of 3 generations of 9 year olds showed that between 19701990, the radius around home where children were allowed to roam on their own shrunk to 1/9 of what it was in 1970. Imagine what that statistic is today! 3. Technology. Children spend more and more time focused on screens instead of nature scenes. According to a 2010 Kaiser Family Foundation study, daily media use among children and teens has risen dramatically. Today, 8- to 18-yearolds devote an average of 7 hours and 38 minutes to using entertainment media across a typical day (more than 53 hours

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a week!). Common Sense Media reports a huge increase in the use of mobile media by young children in the past couple of years. Finally, in his book, Richard Louv sadly quotes a fourth grader: “I Like to play indoors better because that’s where all the electric outlets are.” 4. Time pressures. Children are living an overly structured lifestyle involving sports teams, indoor play centers, homework, extracurricular activities, etc., that prevent them from simply enjoying free play outdoors. 5. Education trends. Unfortunately, outdoor education is not a priority, and recess time and physical education classes are being threatened in many schools.

How Can You Help?

We are all struggling to balance a million priorities and to make the best decisions for our family. Now that you know how critical it is to our children’s wellbeing for them to spend time outside in nature, you may want to take some steps: • Spend more time outside as a family. Don’t overthink this. Keep your children’s outdoor time unstructured–go for a walk,

visit a local park, garden, bike ride, or have a healthy meal in your backyard. • Plan day trips and vacations based on National Parks or other outdoor experiences. • Register your children for outdoor sports and summer camp. • Teach children to “stop and smell the roses”. In other words, be mindful of nature around you. • Lobby for your school to keep physical education and recess on your child’s schedule. • Start a nature group at your child’s school. • Get involved in a community garden or local environmental group. • Examine ways to minimize technology use in your house. Common Sense Media is a fabulous resource to explore. ESP Sandi Schwartz is a freelance writer/blogger and mother of two. She has written extensively about parenting, wellness, and environmental issues. You can find her at www.happysciencemom.com and www.sandischwartz.com. Get her free course on raising happy, balanced kids at bit.ly/2i53TDV.

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Art Camps Daphne Art Center ad on page 13

1704 Sixth Street, Daphne, AL 36526 Dates: June 3 - 28, 2019 and July 15 - 26, 2019. Times: 10:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 3:00pm for ages 4-6, 7-9, 10 and up. (251) 586-8096 daphne.art.center251@gmail.com www.daphneartcenter.com

Eastern Shore Art Center ad on page 17

401 Oak Street, Fairhope, AL 36532 Summer is just around the corner so stock up on sunscreen, beach towels, and PAINTBRUSHES! Whether you are into summertime ceramics or midsummer mixed media, ESAC has the camp for you. We are offering four selections each week of camp between the dates of June 3 - July 19 2019. Monday-Friday from 10am-12pm for ages 5 to 14. Explore our Art Bash 2019 catalog and get ready to create! Register Now! (251) 928-2228 (Ext. 107) info@esartcenter.org www.esartcenter.org

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28788 North Main Street, Daphne, AL 36526 Under the Sea, Jubilee Camp June 3-7, 2019; All Creatures Great and Small Camp June 17-21, 2019. Spanish Exploradores Camp June 24-28, 2019. All camps will be from 9:00am-1:00pm with extended day available from 7:00am-5:30pm. Camps are for ages 1 - 6 years.

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The Organic School ad on page 45

Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education, 8 Marietta Drive, Fairhope, AL 36532 Summer Day Camp June 3 - June 14, 2019 and July 8 - 19, 2019 from 8am -3pm for ages 5 - 10 Eastern Shore Parents I April 2019

years. Cost: $125.00 per camper, per week. Arts and Crafts, cooking, yoga, dance, games and fun. (251) 928-9347 marietta.school@mchsi.com www.fairhopeorganicschool.com

Be Creative Art Camp

Thomas B. Norton Library, 221 West 19th Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 Please check our website for upcoming art camp dates and registration information. (251) 968-1176 www.gulfshoresal.gov/library

Coastal Arts Center

26389 Canal Road, Orange Beach, AL 36561 Camp Dates are June 3 - 7, 2019 from 9:00am 12:00pm for ages rising 2nd - 6th grade. (251) 981-2787 artcenter@orangebeachal.gov www.coastalartscenter.com

Coastal Makers, LLC

Spanish Fort, AL 36527 A DIY & art experience specializing in helping you create art with joy and purpose. Learn a new skill and experiment with unique tools and art supplies. All ages are welcome! Please visit our website or Facebook page for events and summer camp dates coming soon. (251) 455-2909 coastalmakers@gmail.com kariransom@outlook.com www.coastalmakers.com

Humming Star Alpaca Camp

19700 Blueberry Lane, Silverhill, AL 36576 June 3-June 7 and June 10-14, 2019. Monday Friday from 10:00am - 2:00pm for ages 10 - 17 years. $200/camper. $100 deposit. Create fiber art pieces using needle & wet felting techniques, eco-printing, natural dyeing of fibers & silk. (251) 214-8224 hsalpaca@centurylink.net www.facebook.com/HummingStarAlpacas

Kaleidoscope Fine Arts Camp

First Presbyterian Church, 309 East 21st Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 Dates: June 24 - 28, 2019 from 9am - 3pm for Grades 2nd - 8th. Register by May 20 for Discount. (251) 978-8130 or (251) 948-2627 www.gulfcoastartsalliance.com/kaliedoscope/

Painting with Shannon

Country Day School, 23800 Hwy 98, Fairhope, AL 36532 Registration information and camp specifics are available online.

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Wooden it be Fun!

314 Greeno Rd S (Suite C), Fairhope, AL 36532 June 3-6, 17-20, July 8-11, July 22-25, 2019 for ages 4 years and up from 9:30am - 12:00pm. ($90 per child); June 17-20 & July 22-25 for ages 12 & up from 3:00pm-5:30pm. ($150 per child). Painting, crafts, snacks, drinks & materials included, masterpieces sent home daily. Space is limited! Follow us on Facebook for Painting events. (251) 422-8052 woodenitbefunfairhope@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/woodenitbefunfairhope

Cheer - Dance Gymnastics Creative Outlet Dance Center ad on page 71

66 South Section Street, Fairhope, AL 36532 Summer Camps include Princess Camp, Disney Pop Star camp, Be a Ballerina like Angelina Camp, Perparing for Pointe Work. Also offering weekly classes - Creative Ballet, Ballet/Jazz Combo, Classical Ballet, Dance Sampler, Hip Hop for beginners, R&R Training for maturing ladies, Restore and REvive Mat Pilates and Barre. Registration available online. (251) 928-9511 creativeoutletda@bellsouth.net www.creativeoutletdance.com

Eastern Shore Dance Academy ad on page 13

9063 Merritt Lane, Daphne, AL 36526 Please call to register for summer camps, classes and dance intensives. (251) 626-2300 easternshoredance@gmail.com www.easternshoredanceacademy.us

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30752 Ember Lane, Spanish Fort, AL 36527 Summer Camps run June 10-14, 2019. Ballerina Princess: 10am-12pm (ages 3-5 years), Dance Jams: 9am-12pm (ages 6-8 years), Dance Bootcamp: 10am-12pm (ages 9 years & up). Professional Dance Intensive: July 15-19, 2019 (ages 9 years & up). Regular Summer Classes: June 3-July 31, 2019. Registration begins March 4th. Please call or visit us on Facebook for updates. (251) 621-9755 info@gcdadance.com www.gcdadance.com

Magnolia Dance Company ad on page 59

1705 South McKenzie Street, Foley, AL 36535 Summer Dance Camps run from June 3 - July 18, 2019 for ages 2 years - 11 years. Several sessions and themes to choose from such as Mermaids & Unicorns, Ninja Acro & Hip Hop, Broadway Stars, Princess Tea Party, Dance Camp and more! Visit us on Facebook or our website for specific camp details. (251) 622-6616 themagnoliadanceco@gmail.com www.magnoliadancecompany.com

Mobile Ballet ad on page 52

4351 Downtowner Lp North, Mobile, AL 36609 Let’s Dance Camp ($125/week) Ballet, Jazz & introduction to Tap for ages 6 – 8 years. June 17 - 20 and July 15 - 18, 2019; Little Ballerina Camp ($125/ week) Ballet Creative Movement for ages 3 – 5 years. June 24 – 27 and July 8 – 11, 2019; Summer Intensive with Guest Teachers TBA (call for pricing) Ballet, Pointe, Variations, Jazz, Contemporary,

Modern, Conditioning & more for ages 9 years and up. June 3 – 21, 2019. 1, 2 & 3 week options available with Final performance June 21st at Davidson High School; Extended Summer Intensive (call for pricing) July 15 – 26 1 & 2 week options available. (251) 342-2241 info@mobileballet.org www.mobileballet.org

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Ballet Creative Movement for ages 3–5 years. June 17-20 and July 15-18, 2019.

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26436-B Kensington Place, Daphne, AL 36526 Let’s Dance Camp ($125/week) Ballet, Jazz & introduction to Tap for ages 6–8 years. June 10-13 and July 8-11, 2019; Little Ballerina Camp ($125/week)

3947 Gulf Shores Parkway (Suite 230), Gulf Shores, AL 36542 Various classes offered for ages 2 through advanced. We’re looking forward to dancing with you! (251)256-0665 SBDC@protonmail.com www.gulfshoresdance.com

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Auburn Tigers Girls Gymnastics Camp

703 West Samford Avenue, Auburn, AL 36849 Auburn Gymnastics Camps in Alabama offer an opportunity for gymnasts to receive valuable instruction on the fundamentals of gymnastics while addressing new skills. Visit our website for specific camp details.

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7966 American Way, Daphne, AL 36526 We have something for everyone this summer! Morning Camps run Monday - Thursday from 9am - 12pm for ages 3 - 5 and ages 6 - 12. Themes include Big Bow JoJo, L.O.L, Greatest Show (612) and Unique Unicorns (3-5). Mini Camps run Monday - Thursday from 5:30pm - 7:30pm for ages 3-5 and 6-12. Price is $20 per camper. Themes include Glow Dance Party, Fancy Smancy, Aladdin, Toy Story 4, and American Girl. Dance Intensive Camp runs from July 15 - 19, for ages 5 years and up from 9am - 3pm, ($200 per camper). (251) 626-3835 director@susansacademyofdance.com www.susansacademyofdance.com

Bayshore Ballet

305 Fels Avenue, Fairhope, AL 36532 For more information, or to register please call the number above.

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Coastal Area Dance

21180 US Highway 181, Fairhope, AL 36532 Please call or visit our Facebook page for summer program updates. (251) 554-0399 Coastalareadance@yahoo.com www.coastaldancestudios.com

Flip City

9332 Hard Drive, Foley, AL 36535 2019 Camp dates coming soon! Check our website for more information. (251) 747-0404 flipcityfoley@outlook.com www.flipcityfoley.com

LSU Gymnastics Camp

156 Thomas Boyd Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Offering Day and Overnight camps from June 22 June 30, 2019. Visit our website for registration.

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Next Level Tumbling and Training Center

26090 Equity Drive, Daphne, AL 36526 June 10-14, 24-28, July 8-12, 22-26 and August 5-9, 2019. Monday-Friday 8:45am-12:00pm for ages 5-16 years. Camps are $150 each week with a non-refundable deposit. Registration is available online. Space is Limited! (251) 621-5797 www.nextleveltumbling.com

Sheffield School of Dance - Eastern Shore The Shoppes at Fairhope Village, 151 Fly Creek Avenue (Suite 430 & 432), Fairhope, AL 36532 Destination Dance: July 15-19, 2019 (ages 8-11) Jazz & Contemporary workshop. The Intensive: July 22-26 (Int/Adv level - ages 12+) Ballet, Jazz Contemporary, Hip Hop & more! (251) 219-7877 info@sheffielddance.com www.sheffielddance.com

Day Camps Bay Camp ad on page 51

Celebration Church, 8180 Dyer Road, Fairhope, AL 36532 Spring Break Camp April 15-19, 2019. MondayFriday from 7:30am-6:00pm. Summer Camp begins Tuesday, May 28th and runs for 12 weeks. Monday Friday from 7:00am - 6:00pm for ages 5 - 12 years. (251) 752-4897 lisa@easternshorebaycamp.com www.EasternShoreBayCamp.com

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10080 County Road 64, Daphne, AL 36526 June 3 - 7, 2019. (North Campus) Camp 3Circle is a fun-filled week for kids ages 4 years - 4th grade. We incorporate worship, Bible study, sports, and art to point children to God’s great love for them. (251) 990-3112 info@3circlechurch.com www.3circlechurch.com/camp

Camp 3Circle South Campus ad on page 73

10274 State Highway 104, Fairhope, AL 36532 June 24 - 28, 2019. (South Campus) Camp 3Circle is a fun-filled week for kids ages 4 years - 4th grade. We incorporate worship, Bible study, sports, and art using it all to point children to God’s great love for them. (251) 990-3112 info@3circlechurch.com www.3circlechurch.com/camp

Camp Bayside Summer Day Camp ad on page 33

Bayside Academy, 303 Dryer Ave, Daphne, AL 36526 Camp Bayside will be May 29 - August 2, 2019. Monday - Friday from 7:15am - 6:00pm for ages 5 - 12 years. Registration will be available online. (251) 338-6473 baysidesummercamp@yahoo.com www.baysideacademy.org

Central Christian School Summer Day Camp ad on page 27

17395 Highway 104 West, Robertsdale, AL 36567 Camp begins May 28, 2019 and is Monday - Friday from 7:00am - 5:30pm. Ages 3 years - 6th grade. Registration is $35 and includes a tee shirt for field trips. Camp rates are $110 per week or $25 per day. Activities: Swimming, Arts and Crafts, Field trips, Movies, Water Play, Bible Stories, Outdoor Activities, and Reading Enrichment. Lunch and 2 snacks are provided. (251) 947-5043 lhadley@ccssaints.com www.ccssaints.com

Dauphine Island Summer Day Camps ad on page 25

Dauphin Island Sea Lab , 101 Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island, AL 36528 Oceans Alive! June 21, July 19 or July 26, 2019. This hands-on adventure from 1:00pm - 4:30pm introduces children ages 5 - 8 years to Alabama’s ocean; BIO Blitz June 14, July 26 or July 31, 2019. This Day-long camp, from 10:00am - 4:00pm, turns campers ages 8 - 10 years into Barrier Island Observers; Survivor: Dauphin Island June 7, June 14, July 5 or July 30, 2019. Campers, ages 10 - 13 years, will learn about Alabama’s fishes, which ones are edible, how to toss a cast net, how to bait a crab trap, how to drag a seine and how to bring in the catch of the day while pier fishing. From 10:00am - 4:00pm. Registration and camp specifics are available online. (251) 861-2141 (Ext. 7515) DHPsummer@disl.org www.disl.org

Fairhope Rotary Youth Club 2019 Summer Enrichment Program ad on page 49

19128 Young Street, Fairhope, AL 36532 Summer programs run June 3 – June 28, 2019.

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Guide June includes field trips, water inflatables and other activities. Summer Enrichment is July 1 – Aug 2, 2019. Certified teachers work with students in math, science and our new guided reading lab. Fees in August are FREE! All Programs are Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:30pm. Members are $150 per child and Non-Members are $250 per child, for each month. Early Bird Drop-Off is at 7am for an additional $100 per child for each month. Applications are available online or in the RYC office. Contact our office to become a volunteer. Executive Director, Tracey Miller tmiller@rotaryyouthclub.org. Education Coordinator, Marla Warner, mwarner@ rotaryyouthclub.org. (251) 928-9148 info@rotaryyouthclub.org www.rotaryyouthclub.org

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First Baptist Church, 300 South Section Street, Fairhope, AL 36532 Begins Tuesday, May 28th and runs through the summer, 7:30am – 5:30pm daily, with the exception of July 4. Join us in a brand new state of the art children’s building! Open to any child who has completed any grade Kindergarten through 6th grade. Full time (4-5 days a week), Part time (2-3 days per week), and 1 day per week spots are available! Multi-child discounts are available for full time siblings as well. Registration packets available beginning Monday, April 1, in the church office and online at www.fbcfairhope.org. Register in April to receive a discount on registration fee! Field trips, music, arts/crafts, sign language, drama, Bible study, movies, tech days, outdoor play, splash pad visits, and much more. Contact Leigh Nelson, Camp Director at fairhopesdc@gmail.com.

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God’s Living Sea ad on page 77

Jubilee Baptist, 9264 Pleasant Rd, Daphne, AL 36526 Camp Dates: June 17, 2019 - July 18, 2019 for ages 12 months to rising Kindergarten. Camp hours are Monday - Thursday from 9:00am - 1:00pm.

Registration opens March 1, 2019. Space is limited. Please visit our website or contact Meighan Sternberg, GLS Director or Melissa Ott, GLS Asst. Director for more information. (251) 621-3977 godslivingsea@jubileebaptist.com www.jubileebaptist.com

155 Water Street, Mobile, AL 36602 Spring Break Academy is April 15-19, 2019 and is a per day program. Summer camps are week-long sessions. Dates are: June 10-14, June 24-28 and July 8-12, 2019.

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860 North Section Street, Fairhope, AL 36532 New this summer! St. James Summer Day Camp is June 10 - August 2, 2019. We welcome ages PreK 3 (fully potty trained) through rising 1st graders in the fall of 2019. Students that do not attend St. James School may also participate in our 7 week camp. We will offer a full day 7:30-5:30 and half day option available 9:001:00. Parents can check out our weekly camp schedule and choose which weeks they would like to attend. Camp will be led by passionate, energetic staff who are committed to providing fun opportunities for each and every child. Registration begins March 7, 2019. (251) 928-2912 preschooldirector@stjamesfairhope.org www.stjamesprek.org

The Exceptional Foundation of the Gulf Coast ad on page 79

28788 North Main Street, Daphne, AL 36526 June 3 - July 25, 2019 from 7:50am – 6:00pm for 10 years and up. (20) Camper Spots Available. EFGC is

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City of Foley Environmental Department Explorer Camp

The Organic School

(251) 923-4267 envoffice@cityoffoley.org www.grahamcreek preserve.org

Graham Creek Preserve, Foley, AL 36535 Dates: June 3 - 7, 2019 and June 24 -28, 2019. Times: 8:00am - 12:00pm. Ages Kindergarten - 3rd grade.

(251) 625-8955 efgulfcoast@gmail.com www.exceptionalfoundationgc.org

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Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education, 8 Marietta Drive, Fairhope, AL 36532 Summer Day Camp June 3 - June 14, 2019 and July 8 - 19, 2019 from 8am -3pm for ages 5 - 10 years. Cost: $125.00 per camper, per week. Arts and Crafts, cooking, yoga, dance, games and fun.

City of Foley Environmental Department Pioneer Camp

(251) 928-9347 marietta.school@mchsi.com www.fairhopeorganicschool.com

We Rock the Spectrum Daphne ad on page 60

1802 A US Highway 98, Daphne, AL 36526 We Rock the Spectrum Daphne Summer Camp will be running for 8 weeks, Monday - Friday, 9am - 1pm for kids ages 4 - 8. Camps will include STEM activities, arts & crafts, scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, movement opportunities, structured games and free play in our sensory gym daily! $200/week early bird special when you sign up by March 31! $225/week after March 31. (251) 355-6178 info@werockthespectrumdaphne.com www.werockthespectrumdaphne.com

Boy Scouts of America Cub Scout Day

Camp Silvercreek, 16914 County Road 52, Silverhill, AL 36576 June 10-14, 2019 for rising 1st grade - 5th grade (boys and girls). Volunteer opportunities available

for older youth. Camp is $85 per camper if paid by May 11, 2019. Call or email our Camp Director for questions. Visit us on Facebook! (251) 476-4600 maygen01tierra@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/BaldwinDayCamp/

Camp Chandler Tonsmeire

(251) 923-4267 envoffice@cityoffoley.org www.grahamcreekpreserve.org

City of Gulf Shores Spring Break Camp

2701 Shelton Beach Road, Mobile, AL 36618 June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12 and July 15-19, 2019. Camp Chandler Tonsmeire is an outdoor education program focused on character and leadership development and curbing summer learning loss. Offering S.T.E.M. activities in a tradition fun day camp programming. Camp Chandler Tonsmeire is a place where kids can be kids and grow. Campers return home with high esteem and confidence gained as a result of mastering new skills overcoming challenges and making new friends. Ages 6-15 years. Registration is $55.00. Camp fee is $65.00 per week for each camper. (251) 432-1235 bgcsouthal.org

Graham Creek Preserve, Foley, AL 36535 Dates: June 10 - 14, 2019. Times: 8:00am - 12:30pm. Ages 4th grade - 8th grade.

Gulf Shores Rec Center, Gulf Shores, AL 36535 Registration opens March 4, 2019. Spring Break camp is April 15, 2019 – April 19, 2019 and runs Monday - Friday from 7:30am – 5:30pm. Camp is for children ages Kindergarten - 6th grade. (251) 968-4420 nard@gulfshoresal.gov www.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t1.wcs

Eastern Shore Academy of Excellence

23946-B US Highway 98, Fairhope, AL 36532 Now registering for summer day camp Monday Friday 6:30am - 6:00pm for children ages 6 weeks – 12 years. Field trips, arts/music, science and discovery, swimming and much more! Please call to register. (251) 928-1854easternshoreacademy@gmail.com www.facebook.com/EasternShoreAcademy/

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Volanta Park & Municipal Pool, 803 North Greeno Road, Fairhope, AL 36532 The City of Fairhope will offer summer activities for children in Fairhope. Camp is held at Volanta Park and the Municipal Pool each day and runs weekly. Please call the Fairhope Rec Center for dates, times and tuition. (251) 928-7270 nate.lami@cofairhope.com

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Eastern Shore Kids Kastle

10291B County Road 48, Fairhope, AL 36532 Summer Day Camp begins May 28. Monday - Friday from 6am-6pm for ages 6 weeks - 10 years. (251) 990-5350 eskki@bellsouth.net

Eastern Shore Montessori

980 Main Street, Daphne, AL 36526 Our programs run from June - August, 2019 from 7:00am - 5:30pm for ages 18 months - 5 years. (251) 626-7505 www.easternshoremontessori.com

Expect Excellence Program

City of Orange Beach Rec Center, 4849 S Wilson Boulevard, Orange Beach, AL 36561 Please visit The Orange Beach Recreation Center

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KidCam CAMPS

Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 May 28 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 2, 2019. Monday - Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm. Programs are for ages 5 - 13 years. (Must be 5 by September 30th). Full time, part time, before and after care offered. (877) 454-3226 SummersRock@KidcamCamps.com www.kidcamcamp.com/city/gulf-shores/

Light of the City

Bay Minette, AL Light of the City provides a free summer day camp program for nearly 200 children in the community. The summer camp meets in June and July on the Douglasville campus, providing participants with a wide variety of programs, field trips and enrichment opportunities. For more information about summer programs, call Barbara Brown. Light of the City offers after school tutoring for K - 8th grades. (251) 421-3381

Little Crusaders Summer Camp

9023 Lawson Road, Daphne, AL 36526 May 28 - August 2019. Monday Friday 6:30am 6:00pm Ages rising 1st grade - 12 years. Please call or email for registration details.

Fairhope, AL 36532 July 8 - 19, 2019. Camp is open from 9:00am 4:00pm for ages 3 - 17 years with special classes for teen volunteers. We will be following the sixth Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Visit us on Facebook! Late registration begins May 15th (+$50). Registration deadline is June 15, 2019.

(251) 621-6363 littlecrusadersllc@yahoo.com www.littlecrusaderslearningcenter.com

Hot Wheels Skate Center

(251) 928-3465 CampLife@GrandHotelFishCamp.com www.grandhotelfishcamp.com

(225) 202-1724 deputyheadmistress@hogwartsoffairhope.com www.hogwartsoffairhope.com

616 Whispering Pines Drive, Daphne, AL 36526 Summer camp begins May 28, 2019 and runs Monday - Friday from 7:00am - 6:00pm for completed Kindergarten - 6th grade. (251) 626-5120 jennifer@hotwheelssaphne.com www.hotwheelsdaphne.com

My Dog & Me Summer Camps

Grand Hotel Fish Camp, 12744 River Creek Drive, Fairhope, AL 36532 Camp sessions run weekly June 3 - August 2, 2019. Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 3:00pm for ages 8 - 14 years. Visit our website for camp information, pricing and registration.

Ruff Wilson Youth Center

Ruff Wilson Youth Center, 1317 Johnson Road, Daphne, AL 36526 RWYO camp runs June 3, 2019 - August 2, 2019

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Snook Youth Club Of Foley

1391 South Cedar Street, Foley, AL 36535 Dates: June 3 - August 3, 2019 from 7:30am 5:30pm. Age groups will be 5 - 7 years, 8 - 10 years and 11 - 15 years. (251) 943-1483 snookyouthcluboffoley@gmail.com www.snookyouthclub.weebly.com

SPARC Summer Camp

Gulf Shores Cultural Center, 19470 Oak Road West (Building C), Gulf Shores, AL 36542 May 28 – August 16, 2019. Ages: K-6th grade (we do not accept pre-k). Registration will begin on March 11th and end April 30, 2019. (251) 968-9813 adeckard@gulfshoresal.gov www.gulfshoresal.gov/980/SPARC-Summer-Camp

Wonderland Children’s Museum

151 Van Buren Street, Daphne, AL 36526 June 3, 2019 - August 9, 2019. Different themes each week such as Dinosaur Explorers, Secret Spy, Animal Week, Disney Princes/Knights and more! Ages 18 months-10 years with camps split into 3 separate age groups. Monday-Friday from 9:00am1:00pm. (251) 586-8811 or (910) 478-7715 kari.noell@wonderlandcm.com www.Wonderlandcm. com

YMCA of South Alabama

Bounds Family YMCA, 8051 Whispering Pines Road, Daphne, AL 36526 May - August 2019. Monday - Friday from 6am 6pm for ages 5-14 years. Please call or email me with questions. (251) 626-0888 ejohnson@ysal.org www.ysal.org

Educational & Misc. Camps

Huntington Learning Center ad on page 35

FEEF Summer Enrichment Camps ad on page 15

Fairhope, AL 36532 Camps run from May 28 - July 26, 2019 for ages Kindergarten to adults. Tons of sessions such as robotics, FUNdamentals of Geometry, SuperHero Crime Detectives, Engineering Exploration, Story Writing, Baking, Art and so much more! Registration Deadline is May 1, 2019. Specific camp information and registration available online. (251) 990-3333

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Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center ad on page 53

65 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36602 Experience the most amazing, science-based summer camps in Mobile! Summer camps at the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center are a great way to keep budding young minds engaged all summer long. Our camps are extensive in subject matter and have themes like Airbus Flight Academy, 3D Printing, Junior Med Camp, Space Cadets, Astro Tots, Dinosaur Dig, CSI Mobile and More! (251) 208-6818 hfreeman@exploreum.com www.exploreum.com

Jubilee Square Shopping Center, 6880 US-90 (Suite 13), Daphne, AL 36526 As educators, our mission is to give every student the best education possible. As parents, we understand the need for hope in our children’s future. We provide Tutoring, Test Prep, Personalized Attention and proven results. Please call for summer programs. (251) 621-1055 daphneal@hlcmail.com www.huntingtonhelps.com/daphne

Kids Always Kount ad on page 75

26420 Kensington Place, (Ste C), Daphne, AL 36526 Our all day intensive summer camps will run June 3-28 and July 8-26, 2019. Monday through Thursday 8am - 3pm and 8am - 12pm on Fridays. Drop off time begins at & 7:45am and pick up by 3:30pm Monday - Thursday and 12:30pm on Fridays. Extended day options are available Monday - Thursday for extensive reading tutoring from 3pm - 5pm with pick up by 5:30pm. Camps will engage each child in reading skill intervention, written expression, therapeutic art skills, and fine/gross motor coordination skills using fun themed activities and a wide variety of therapeutic tools and programs including evidence based reading instruction methods, researched developmental hand development/ handwriting programs, and research based motor skill development programs. Screenings are required. (251) 517-0355 frontoffice@kidsalwayskount.net www.kidsalwayskount.net

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A four week course for ladies and gentlemen ages 7 - 17 years. Proper introductions, table settings, use of silverware, posture, dinner conversation, making a toast and the importance of RSVP and thank you notes.

(251) 625-3137

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Guide Pre-Cotillion Program Manners/Etiquette ad on page 45

Rock Creek Golf Club, Fairhope, AL 36532 June 11-13 and July 16-18 from 2:00pm - 3:30pm each day. Programs are for boys and girls entering 1st - 4th grades in the fall of 2019. (251) 928-4962 ksternenberg@bellsouth.net www.nljc.com/chapter/easternshore

Protocol- Social Etiquette/ Table Manners ad on page 45

Daphne Recreation Center, Daphne, AL 36526

1204 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 June 24-28, 2019 from 9:00am - 3:00pm for ages 5 - 11 years. Registration opens March 1st. (251) 968-5732 info@algulfcoastzoo.org www.alabamagulfcoastzoo.com

Alabama School of Math and Science- Adventures in Math and Science Summer Camp

1255 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36604 Dates: June 3 - 7, June 10-14 and June 17 - 21, 2019 for ages 6th grade - 10th grade. Cost if registered by April 1st: $360 (Overnight) or $260 (Day Camp) and includes lunch. Cost for weekend between is an additional fee of $185 and includes trip to waterpark. Camp Registration Deadline is May 1, 2019. Please visit our website for camp descriptions and registration instructions. (251) 441-2100 aims@asma.net www.asms.net

American Autism & Rehabilitation Center

8909 Rand Avenue, Daphne, AL 36526 The American Autism and Rehabilitation Center will offer language development, social skills, handwriting and bike riding camps this summer from June

3 - July 26, 2019. Please visit our website for additional camp information. (251) 210-1632 info@americanautismcenter.com www.AmericanAutismCenter.com

Blue Bird Pediatric Therapy

6157 Airport Boulevard Ste 205 , Mobile, AL 36608 June 3 – 7, 2019 Building Buddies Camp for ages 5 – 11 years; June 10–14 Music & Movement Camp for ages 3 – 4 years; June 10–14 Yoga Camp for ages 5 – 11 years; June 17-21 Handwriting Heroes Camp for ages 4 – 8 years; June 17 – 21, 2019 Fit & Fun Camp for ages 5 – 12 years. (251) 287-0378 info@bluebirdtherapy.com www.bluebirdtherapy.com

Camp Invention

St. Benedict School, 12786 Illinois Street, Elberta, AL 36530 Become innovators through teamwork, hands-on creative problem-solving and tons of fun! June 10 - 14, 2019 from 8:00am - 2:30pm for children entering grades K - 6th. Price: $230 per child. Contact Director, Dr. Kathy McCool. Extended Camp hours available from 7:00am - 5:00pm for an additional $80 per week. (800) 968-4332 or (251) 986-8143 kmccoolsbcs@ gmail.com www.invent.org/programs/camp-invention

Camp Invention

Foley Elementary School, 450 North Cedar Street Foley, AL 36535 Become innovators through teamwork, hands-on creative problem-solving and tons of fun! June 24 - 28, 2019 from 9:00am - 3:30pm for children entering grades K - 6th. Price: $230 per child. Contact Director, Lisa Tidwell. (800) 968-4332 or (251) 943-8861 ltidwell@bcbe.org www.invent.org/programs/camp-invention

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Fairhope, AL 36532 Visit our website for 2019 summer camp information to be announced soon! (251) 709-1354 culinarydreamsinc@yahoo.com www.culinarydreamsinc.com

ESL Summer English Camp

Fairhope, AL 36532 July 9-12, July 16-19, July 23-26, 2019. TuesdayFriday from 9:00am - 12:00pm for ages 9 - 13 years. Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing, Science and Art projects. $150/week with a $50 non-refundable deposit. Contact Benita Stewart for more information. (251) 472-6064 benitastewart@gmail.com

Fairhope Sewing School

11161 John Deere Lane, Fairhope, AL 36532 June 3, 2019 - July 31, 2019. Sewing Camps will be divided according to age. Ages 5-7 will be hand sewing. No machine sewing involved. Beginner sewing camps ages, 6 - 8, 9 - 12, and 13 - 17 teach the basics of machine sewing. Each camper will complete an item(s) with skills learned during camp. Theme Camps for students who have gone through FSS school year classes, and those with home sewing experience. 10% discounts for Camp Registration paid by April 30, 2019. Spots are limited and only guaranteed with paid registration. Complete camp information online. (251) 442-4472 fairhopesewingschool@gmail.com www.fairhopesewingschool.com

Fitness with Annabelle

Foley, AL A 2 hour interactive camp where kids learn the fundamentals of fitness and teamwork while playing fun games! For kids ages 10 years - 15 years. Visit our Facebook page for camp dates and registration instructions. (251) 550-9494 asmith.cpt@gmail.com www.facebook.com/asmithcpt

Flight Adventure Deck Summer Camp

Aviation Museum, 1750 Radford Boulevard (Suite B), Pensacola, FL 32508 Flight Adventure Deck Summer Camp runs from June 3 - August 2, 2019. 8 sessions (M-F from 9:00-3:00) for rising 5th & 6th graders. (850) 453-2389 jrunge@navalaviationmuseum.org www.navalaviationfoundation.org/what-we-do/fadsummer-camp/

National Flight Academy

Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL 32508 Summer camp sessions run from March - August 2019. STEM Adventure Saturdays for grades 3 - 8 runs until May 2019; Cruises program for ages 5th 12th runs from March 14 - April 16, 2019; Summer Deployment Camp for 7th - 12th grades runs May 26 - August 16. (850) 458-7836 info@nationalflightacademy.com www.nationalflightacademy.com

Junior MedCamp

Mobile Medical Museum, 1664 SpringHill Avenue, Mobile, AL 36604 Five full days of games, experiments, and storytelling, exploring topics such as germs and illness, human anatomy, and how common instruments are used. For ages 6 to 8. Dates: July 8-12. (251) 415-1109 www.mobilemedicalmuseum.org

Summer Chess Camp

Daphne East Elementary School, 26651 County Road 13, Daphne, AL 36526 Join us for Chess Camp this summer July 15-18, 2019. Please call for more detailed information. (251) 626-1663

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The Think Tank Tutoring

Baldwin County and Surrounding areas, AL Please call or visit our website for summer programs for individual and group enrichment.

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Top Notch Kids

17853 Samantha Drive, Foley, AL 36535 Camp is Monday - Friday from 7:00am - 6:00pm for ages 4 years and up.

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The Blacksmith Experience

Blacksmithing Lessons for Kids 12 and older. Final dates to be published soon. Visit us on Facebook! (412) 926-2253 gogardner@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/TheBlacksmithExperience

The Learning Tree

First Baptist Fairhope, 300 South Section Street, Fairhope, AL 36532 Our Summer Preschool Program runs June 18 July 25, 2019, (Closed the week of July 4th), from 9:00am-12:00pm Tuesday-Thursday for ages 2-5 years. Limited Availability. Contact us today to enroll. (251) 928-0496 tlt@fbcfairhope.org www.fbcfairhope.org/the-learning-tree

Horseback Riding Camps Fox Run Farm ad on page 59

13370 County Road 3, Fairhope, AL 36532 Dates: June 3 - 7, 2019 and June 10 - 14, 2019, Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 12:00pm. Camp is for ages 6 - 12 years. Cost is $295 per week. (251) 209-1394 foxrun251@att.net www.facebook.com/FoxRunEquestrian

Oak Hollow Farm ad on page 40

14210 Greeno Road, Fairhope, AL 36532 June 17 - 21, 2019 from 8:00am - 4:00pm. Ages 6 - 14 years. Introduction to horse back riding, giant slide, arts & crafts, archery, fishing and games. Cost is $300 per child. A Non-Refundable deposit of $100 is required at registration. (251) 928-4840 (Ext. 1 or 2) info@oakhollowfarm.net www.oakhollowfarm.net

Riverview Camp for Girls ad on page 62

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Lake Forest Stables

268 Equine Circle, Daphne, AL 36526 Please call for camp dates coming soon. Visit us on Facebook! (770) 355-6514

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Valley View Ranch Equestrian Camp for Girls 606 Valley View Ranch Rd, Cloudland, GA 30731 Horse lovers’ paradise since 1954! Overnight for 50 girls, ages 8-17; Located on 600 acres, English, Western, Barrels, Vaulting, and Trails. CHA instructors teach beginner to advanced riders. Spend 4-6 hours daily with your OWN camp horse. (706) 862-2231 info@valleyviewranch.com www.valleyviewranch.com

Music/Theater Blues Angel Music ad on page 54

Eastern Shore Centre, 30500 Highway 181, Spanish Fort, AL 36527 At Blues Angel Music’s School of Music, we have

NOW HEAR THIS! REGISTER NOW for GulfQuest Maritime Museum’s Spring and Summer Maritime Academies! Open to students in grades 1-6

Daily Spring Academies April 15-19, 2019

Weekly Summer Academies June 10-14, 2019 June 24-28, 2019 July 8-12, 2019

Academy activities include:  STEM components  Art  Music  Exhibits  Guest Speakers

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Baldwin County Youth Orchestra ad on page 67

Fairhope Avenue Baptist Church, 8717 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, AL 36532 BCYO Camp Dates: June 17 - 21, 2019 from 12:00pm - 5:00pm. Beginners: For ages 6+, no experience necessary with violins provided. Intermediate and Advanced level strings, Band Ensemble is open to all students with 1 year+ playing experience. Masterclasses in music theory, performance etiquette. (251) 279-0848 or (251) 979-6834 bcyorchestra@gmail. com www.bcyorchestra.com

Center Stage ad on page 18

Fairhope, AL 36532 Calling all student performers - singers, dancers, actors, creative artists - looking for something to do for the ENTIRE summer? Not just one or two weeks? Want something that will fill your time no matter the weather? Center Stage Performance will bring something entirely different to the Eastern Shore this summer! See what all the buzz is about by going to our Facebook and Instagram at Center Stage Performance or our website. You won’t want to miss out on these opportunities! #CenterStageSingers #CenterStageProductionsontheMove #Dare2bAwesome! Contact Erin Harris, Executive Director, for details. (251) 928-1707 www.centerstageperformance.com

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8724 Rand Avenue, Daphne, AL 36526 Aladdin Kids: June 3-14 from 9am-12pm; Willy Wonka Kids: June 17-28 from 1pm-4pm; Annie Kids: July 8-19 from 9am-12pm; The Jungle Book Kids: July 22-August 2, 2019 from 1pm-4pm. Camps are Monday-Friday for rising 3rd - 12th grade. Camps are for rising 1st - 12th graders. Space is limited so register today! Visit us on Facebook for updates. (205) 915-7155 nastheatre@gmail.com www.nastheatre.com

320 W Samford Avenue, Auburn, AL 36849 Auburn Summer Band Camps: Yamaha “Sounds of Summer” Marching Percussion Camp - June 4 - 5. High School Symphonic Camp - June 9-12, Marching Leadership Camp - June 12-15 and Middle School Symphonic and Marching Auxiliary Camps - June 20-22, 2019. (334) 844-4166 etl0001@tigermail.auburn.edu www.band.auburn.edu

Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre

1410 Captain O’Neal Drive, Daphne, AL 36526 Session 1: June 3-14 Frozen Jr (3rd - 12th grade); Session 2: June 17-28 Newsies Jr (3rd-12th grade); Session 3: July 8-19 Alice in wonderland Jr. (rising 1st-8th grade); Session 4: July 22-August 2, 2019 High School Musical Jr. (3rd-12th grade) Sessions are Monday - Friday from 1:00pm - 4:00pm. (251) 301-2371 easternshorerep@gmail.com www.easternshorerep.org

698 Cedar Avenue, Fairhope, AL 36532 Please visit our website for more camp information coming soon. (251) 509-2150 info@marjoriesearcy.com www.marjorieSearcy.com

Musical Beginnings Baldwin Cty, Daphne, AL 36526 June 3 - 29, 2019 from 8:00am-3:00pm (extended early/late hours available). Ages 10-15 years.

(251) 423-1201 Bgates@musicalbeginningsalabama.com www.MusicalBeginningsAlabama.com

SummerTide Drama Camp South Baldwin Community Theatre

George C. Meyer Performing Arts Center, 2022 West 2nd Street , Gulf Shores, AL 36542 2019 Sessions: Beginners: June 4th - June 8th, Intermediate: June 11th - 15th, Advanced: June 18th - 22nd. Camps run Tuesday - Saturday from 9am - 12pm. All ages welcome. Young campers must be able to read and take directions. (251) 968-6721 theatre.dance@ua.edu www.sbct.biz/theatre-camp.html

University of Alabama Band Camp

Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 Visit our Website for camp dates and registration. (205) 348-6068 jhnails@ua.edu www.bands.ua.edu/programs

Fairhope Music, 251 South Greeno Road, Fairhope, AL 36532 Summer Camp information coming soon! Call or

Marjorie Searcy Musical Theater Summer Camp

Musical Beginnings Performing Arts Workshop

Auburn Summer Band Camp

Fairhope Youth Orchestra & Strings Academy Camps

(251) 463-6009 or (251) 455-4101 info@fairhopemusic.com www.fairhopemusic.com

USA Piano Camp: Bach and the Baroque

University of South Alabama, 307 University Boulevard North, Mobile, AL 36608 We are excited to offer this workshop to pianists

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new session beginning each Sunday. Camp Sessions are Sunday - Friday for ages 7 years and up. Each session is separated by age groups. Visit our website for registration and camp session specifics. (256) 825-9226 amber@campascca.org www.campascca.org

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Dauphin Island Summer Residential Camps ad on page 25

age 11 and up. Dates: June 24-28, 2019 and the cost is $300.00 per student. (251) 460-6237 www.southalabama.edu/colleges/ music/pianocamp.html

Overnight Camps Camp ASCCA Easter Seals ad on page 50

5278 Camp Ascca Drive, Jacksons Gap, AL 36861 Summer sessions begin June 30, 2019 with a

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Dauphin Island Sea Lab, 101 Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island, AL 36528 Barrier Island Explorers: Rising 5th-6th graders June 2 - 5, June 9 - 12 or July 21 - 24, 2019; Marine DeTECHtives: Rising 6th - 8th grade July 14 - 16, 2019; Gulf Island Journey: Rising 7th - 9th grades June 2 - 7, June 16-21, July 7-12 pr July 21-26, 2019; Bay Voyager: Rising 9th - 12th grade. July 14 - 19, 2019. The Dauphin Island Sea Lab offers hands-on adventures with the best educational staff around. Overnight campers, 5th through 12th graders, discover coastal Alabama habitats from the beautiful bay, to the fascinating marshes, and Dauphin Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sunny beaches. See and do new things. (251) 861-2141 (Ext. 7515) DHPsummer@disl.org www.disl.org

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Dauphin Island Sea Lab, 101 Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island, AL 36528 June 16 - July 12, 2019. An intense 4-week academic class which introduces high school students to a better understanding of the various fields in marine science. Students live on campus and participate in more than 150 hours of supervised academic activities, take part in lectures, individual and group assignments, laboratory investigations, field projects, oral presentations, and written and practical examinations. This course also offers science credit to students. The cost is $2,250 and the application Deadline is April 2, 2019. Applications are available online. (251) 861-2141 (Ext. 7515) DHPsummer@disl.org www.disl.org

Riverview Camp for Girls ad on page 62

757 County Road 614, Mentone, AL 35984 2019 Camps run from May-August. An all girls overnight camp with one and two-week summer sessions for ages 6-16 years. Horse riding, swimming, nature trails, arts and crafts, and much more! Also offering weekend retreats for mother-daughter adventures. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

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Camp Beckwith

10400 Beckwith Lane, Fairhope, AL 36532 Sr. High Camp (9th-12th Grade): June 2 - 6, 2019; Leaders-in-Training (LIT): June 6 - 7, 2019; Session 1 (6th-8th Grade): June 9 - 14, 2019; Session 2 (3rd-5th Grade): June 16 - 21, 2019; Session 3 (7th-9th Grade): June 23-28, 2019; Special Ministries: June 30 - July 3, 2019; Session 5 (5th & 6th Grade): July 7 - 12, 2019; Session 6 (6th & 7th Grade): July 14-19; Session 7 (3rd & 4th Grade): July 21 - 25, 2019; Family Camp (1st Grade+): July 26 - 28, 2019. (251) 928-7844 rachel@beckwithal.com www.beckwithal.com

Camp Cosby

2290 Paul Bear Bryant Road, Alpine, AL 35014 Camp Cosby offers a traditional overnight summer camp. Campers stay in air-conditioned cabins with highly-trained camp counselors. Activities include archery, canoeing, horseback riding, water-skiing, arts and crafts. June 2- July 27, 2019 for ages: 6-15 years. (800) 85-COSBY cinfo@campcosby.org www.ymcabham.org/camp-cosby

Camp Marannook

10425 Veterans Mem Pkwy, La Fayette, AL 36862 June 2 - 7, 2019 (grades 7 - 9); June 23 - 28, 2019 (grades 1 - 4); June 30 - July 5, 2019 (grades 1 - 4); July 14 - 19, 2019 (grades 5-7); July 21 - 26, 2019 (grades 5-7). Day Camps also offered. Visit our website for registration and prices. (334) 864-7504 marannook@gmail.com www.marannook.org/

Camp Marymount

1318 Fairview Boulevard, Fairview, TN 37062 We offer four sessions ranging from one to three weeks to campers ages 6-16. Our girls’ session dates are June 2nd - June 14th and June 16th - July 5th. Our Boys’ session dates are July 14th - July 19th and July 21st - August 2nd. (615) 799-0410 Allee@campmarymount.com www.campmarymount.com

Camp Seale Harris

500 Chase Park S, Ste 104, Birmingham, AL 36244 Camp Seale Harris is living well! Hundreds of youth with diabetes come each year to camp for a medically-supervised, fun camp experience and family connection to year-round support that helps them fight diabetes every day.

- 20, 2019 for ages 15 - 21. Application Deadline: April 1, 2019. (251) 479-4900 campsmile@ucpmobile.org www.campsmilemobile.org

Camp Stanislaus - Residential Camps

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304 S Beach Boulevard, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 Camp runs weekly from June 9-July 6, 2019. Father and Son Camp July 6-7. A day and resident camp for boys and girls ages 8 - 15 years.

Camp Smile

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3058 Dauphin Square Connector, Mobile, AL 36607 Camp SMILE is a residential camp for individuals with disabilities five to fifty years old and their siblings. Session 1: June 25-29, 2019 - ages 5-9, Session 2: July 2-6, 2019 - ages 22-50, Session 3: July 9-13, 2019 – ages 10-14, Session 4: July 16

Camp Walkabout

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Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama

3483 Springhill Avenue, Mobile, Al 36608 Our properties host camping and outdoor activities for girls ages 5-17 years. Residential and sail away camp offered during June & July. Girls do not have to be a girl scout to attend. Throughout the year, troops can conquer zip lines and water craft activities, camp in lodges and tents, learn outdoor and survival skills at Kamp Kiwanis in Eclectic or Scoutshire Woods in Citronelle. See our website for how to register.

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Camp Winnataska

260 Winnataska Drive, Pell City, AL 35218 2019 camps run from June 5 - July 27, 2019. Offering a wide variety of quality camp sessions for boys and girls ages 6-15 years old. Full week sessions and minicamps.

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Kids Camp with City Hope Church

Camp Baldwin, 8749 Baptist Camp Road, Elberta, AL 36530 May 28 - 30, 2019. This overnight camp is hosted at Camp Baldwin for kids who have completed 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade. Please call for details.

(205) 640-6741 info@winnataska.org www.winnataska.org

Camp Woodmont

381 Moonlight Drive, Cloudland, GA 30731 ACA accredited camp. Offers loads of activities: archery, climbing, horseback riding, canoeing, crafts, game and more! 1 & 2 week sessions for boys & girls 6 to 14. Season: May 26 - July 26, 2019.

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Camp Whispering Pines

7740 Union Street, Citronelle, AL 36522 Veritas Student Camp June 17-21 for grades 6th - 12th; Girls Mission Camp for girls 1st - 6th grade June 24-28; Momentum Kids Camp July 15-18, 2019. For boys and girls in 1st - 6th grade.

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5326 Lake Forest Road, Macon, MS 39341 Camps run from May 24 - July 31, 2019 for ages 7 - 21 years. Family Escape Camp is August 30 September 2, 2019. Please visit our website for the complete schedule of camp sessions. (662) 726-5052 info@lakeforestranch.com www.lakeforestranch.com

Camp Blue Lake, Andalusia, AL 36420 June 4 - 7, 2019 is for kids in 4th - 6th grades and June 10-14, 2019 is for rising 8th graders - graduated seniors. Cost: $300 per camper. Camp Blue Lake is packed with games, worship, and small groups to help campers grow closer to God.

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Lookout Mountain Camp for Boys

277 County Road 632, Mentone, AL 35984 Summer, resident camp for Boys. Oldest continuing camp run by same family since 1928. Staff are never solicited nor accepted from the internet...2, 3, 4, 5, 6 week options available. Please visit our website for dates, times and additional camp information. (256) 634-4758 or (504) 861-1534 www.lookoutmountaincamp.com

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One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805 Camp sessions begin March and run through August 2019 for ages 9 - 18 years. Visit our website for session options, dates and registration. (800) 637-7223 www.spacecamp.com/sc

Twin Lakes Summer Camp

155 Milner Road , Florence, MS 39073 Week-long overnight camps from June 3 - July 13, 2019 for ages 6 -12. Day camp for ages 5-8 years. L.I.T. program for teens ages 13 - 15 and summer staff opportunities for ages 16 and up.

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Science & Outdoor Explorer Camps Nature Connect Outdoor Summer Day Camps Daphne and Fairhope, AL Dates: June - August, 2019 for ages 3 years - 12 years. Please call or visit our website for more information. (251) 747-7846 info@natureconnectalabama.org www.natureconnectalabama.org

Shining Star Youth Camp

Several Baldwin County Locations Please check our website for Shining Star camp information at each location. (251) 972-6890

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Yamane Championship Mixed Martial Arts, 1410 Us Hwy 98 (Suite D), Daphne, AL 36526 June 10 - 14 and July 8 - 12, 2019. All camps are from 9:00am - 12:00pm and open to all ages. Please call or email for registration. (251) 621-0304 info@ycmma.com laylayamane@gmail.com www.ycmma.com

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to tennis, you will learn fundamentals of team play, sportsmanship and skills of the sport ...all from Auburn coaches and players. (334) 844-4750 auyouth@auburn.edu www.auburn.edu/outreach/opce/auburnyouth programs/summercamps.htm

26032 Capital Drive, Daphne, AL 26526 Hitting/Pitching Camps for Softball and Baseball. Session 1: June 3-7, 2019. Session 2: June 10-14, 2019. Session 3: July 8-12, 2019. Session 4: July 15-19, 2019. Clinics are $150 per person, per session from 9:00am-12:00pm.

Bayside Girls & Boys Basketball Camps

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Auburn University Sports Camps

Auburn, AL 36849 Auburn sports offer official camps and clinics throughout the year. From football and basketball

Loxley and Gulf Shores, AL June 3 - 7, 2019 for ages 3 - 12 years at Central Baldwin Middle School located at 24545 Highway 59 Loxley, AL 36551 and June 24 - 28, 2019 for ages 3 14 years at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex in Gulf Shores. Please visit our website to register for locations and dates. (800) 878-2167 rlawrence@challengersports.com www.challengersports.com/summer-camps

Bayside Academy, 303 Dryer Ave, Daphne, AL June 24 - 27 and July 22 - 25, 2019 from 8:30am -

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Bayside Academy, 303 Dryer Ave, Daphne, AL 36526 Girls camp: June 3-6, 2019 from 9:00am-12:00pm for Girls in grades 2 - 5. Cost: $100 per person. Contact Brittany Davidson to sign up for Girls camp. Contact Ralph Watson for Boys camp dates and to sign up.

Bayside Volleyball Camp

12pm for girls in 3rd - 8th grade.

City of Orange Beach Youth Marksmanship Camp

Orange Beach, AL 36561 Sporting Clays, Rifles and Archery camps. Dates

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Dribble Til You Drop

Daphne United Methodist Church, 2401 Main Street, Daphne, AL 36526 Fine tune and maintain basketball skills for beginner or seasoned players. For Girls in 3rd - 8th grades. Call or Email Coach Ali Calloway for Session dates & times. Military personnel and first responders will receive a discount.. (251) 278-7464 dribbletilyoudrop@gmail.com

Junior Golf & Tennis Camp

Meeks Rydell Volleyball Camps

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Peninsula Golf Club, 20 Peninsula Boulevard, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 Dates: June 3 - 28, 2019 from 9:15am - 3:00pm for ages 6 - 12 years. Learn golf and tennis basics, meet new friends and play in the pool! Register online or stop by the golf shop.

University of South Alabama, 307 North University Boulevard , Mobile, AL 36688 Team Camps: July 6 - 8, 2019 for Grades 9 - 12, (6 full day sessions); Little Meekseyyys Camp: July 15, 2019 (Grades 4th - 8th from 12:00pm - 5:30pm); All Skills Camp: July 18 -19, 2019 (Grades 8 -12, full day camp); Elite Skills Camp: July 20-21, 2019 (Grades 8 - 12, full day camp). Please visit the website for more camp information.

Junior Golf Clinics

Nike Junior Golf Camp - University of South Alabama

Craft Farms Golf Club, 3840 Cotton Creek Circle Gulf Shores, AL 36542 June 4 - July 19, 2019. Camps run from 9:00am - 12:00pm for ages 6-12 years. Bring your own golf clubs for lessons and etiquette, drills, course play, swimming and more! $175 per week, per camper. Register online or stop by the golf shop to register. (251) 968-3002 ashlee.lowry@honoursgolf.com www.CraftFarms.com

Lake Forest Golf Course

1 Golf Terrace, Daphne, AL 36526 Junior camps will be offered throughout June and July. Please call or stop by the golf course to register. (251) 626-9324 lfproshop@lakeforestpoa.org www.lakeforestdaphne.com

LSU - Athletic Youth Camps

156 Thomas Boyd Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Visit the website for specific camp details. (225) 578-8217 www.lsusports.net/camps

Magnolia Grove Golf Course, Mobile, AL 36618 Dates: June 23 - June 27, 2019. Ages: 10 - 18 years. Golf instruction, course play and offcourse activities. Day camp and overnight camp offered. (800) 645-3226 www.ussportscamps.com/golf/nike/ nike-junior-golf-camp-university-south-alabama#

Orange Beach Tennis Center

4851 South Wilson Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561 May 30 - August 1, 2019. Ages 7 - 18 years. Camp sessions run from 8:30am - 9:45am and 10am - 11:15am. Registration available throughout the spring/summer for 8 sessions of 2-week camps, 1-week camp or 1 daily camp. (251) 974-NETS (6387) rrussell@orangebeachal.gov www.cityoforangebeach.com

Quail Creek Golf Junior Clinics

19841 Quail Creek Drive, Fairhope, AL 36532 Please call the Pro shop for junior golf instruction. (251) 990-0240 www.quailcreekcc.com/junior-sports

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University of South Alabama Jaguars Soccer Field, 5950 Old Shell Road, Mobile, AL 36608 Summer Day Camp June 3-6, 2019 (Boys and Girls 5-12 years) Times: 9:00am-3:00pm; Collegiate Prospect Residential Camp: June 15-18, 2019 (8th-12th grade); Striker/Keeper Residential Camp: June 17-19 , 2019 (8th-12th grade); Girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Residential Team Camp: June 21 - 24, 2019 (8th - 12th). (251) 414-8253 richardmoodiesocceracademy@ gmail.com www.richardmoodiesocceracademy. com/

Rock Creek Golf

140 Clubhouse Drive, Fairhope?, AL 36532 Daily camps available from June 3 - July 27, 2019. Camps are for ages 7-12 years and include lessons, snacks, games and course play with a tournament. Fill out an application online or stop by the golf shop. Members $135 and Non-members $150. (251) 928-4223 info@rockcreekgolf.com www.rockcreekgolf.com

Timber Creek Golf Course

9650 Timber Creek Boulevard, Daphne, AL 36526 Please call or visit our website for dates and registration instructions. (251) 621-9900 www.golftimbercreek.com

University of Alabama Sports Camps

Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 The University of Alabama is offering several exciting sports camps including Nick Saban Football Camp, Baseball, Cheer/Dance, Mascot, Golf, Tennis, Gymnastics, Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Track and Field, Softball and Swimming and Diving. www.rolltide.com

University of Mobile RAMS Soccer Camps

5735 College Parkway, Mobile, AL 36613 Rams Soccer Camps at The University of Mobile offer Âž day, full day and residential camp options. UM Co-Ed Camp ages 8-18: June 2-5, & July 14-17. College Prep Camp (grades 9-12) June 23-25. (251) 442-2396 ramssocceracademy@gmail.com www.ramssoccercamps.com

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City of Orange Beach Jr Lifeguard Academy

Orange Beach Aquatic Center, 4853 Wilson Boulevard, Orange Beach, AL 36561 Session 1: June 10 - 14, 2019 (Ages 9-11). Session 2: June 24 - 28, 2019 (Ages 12-15). Times: 8:30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30pm.

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10580 County Road 64, Daphne, AL 36526 Please call for program information.

310 West 19th Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 Please call or visit our Facebook page for program information. (251) 968-1427 www.facebook.com/GulfShoresSwimTeam

Lake Forest Swim Team

202 Country Club Dr, Daphne, AL 36526 Registration is May 4, 2019 from 10:00am 1:00pm. Check our Facebook page for updates. Swim team is for ages 3 years - 18 years. Join us for the best summer family experience around. lakeforestswimassociation@gmail.com www.lfswimteam.com

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Survival Swim Instruction ISR (Infant Swimming Resource)

Eastern Shore Aquatic Center, 10580 County Road 64, Daphne, AL 36526 Teaching infants and toddlers aquatic self rescue skills from February - September at the Eastern Shore Aquatic Center. Please email Meg Johnson for program information. (407) 497-6469 m.johnson@infantswim.com www.infantswim.com

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Wind and Water Learning Center Sailing Camp

BMAC Swim School

AL Classes begin Tuesday, May 28, 2019 and run in two week sessions ending the first week of August. Please call for schedules and registration.

26267 Canal Road, Orange Beach, AL 36561 Please visit our website for camp information and registration instructions.

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Volanta Park & Municipal Pool, US Highway 98, Fairhope, AL 36532 Call or stop by the Rec Center to register.

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Recommending the Best Toys and Products for Kids

Kids encounter chemistry daily. The foods they eat, the medicines they take, even the toys they play with, are all impacted by natural and manmade chemicals. Cultivating a basic knowledge of chemistry helps children understand how the whole world around them works. It may even keep them safer, as they learn about the positive and negative chemical reactions they can encounter in their environments. Before the word ‘chemistry’ can evolve into an intimidating course selection in their high school years, these recommended items can introduce young scientists to chemical experimentation in fun and positive ways right in their own at-home laboratory.

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Ultimate DIY Slime Kit

Mega Crystal Growing Lab

Slime is the ultimate contradiction in hands-on experience. Cool, moist and gooey, slime’s ‘yuck factor’ conversely amplifies its attraction for children’s hands, eager to manipulate it. Expanding a kid’s tactile exploration into a learning journey is easy with the Ultimate DIY Slime Kit. Featuring everything needed to make a small amount of slime, kitchen scientists can quickly whip up glow-in-the-dark, clear goo, glitter-infused, and color-changing slimes. For parents, this kit’s appeal lies in its completeness. Rather than having to round up diverse and excess ingredients to make slime from scratch, this boxed experiment offers just the right amount of materials. The included mixers, containers and storage also protect kitchen dishes from being co-opted for science. Hands-on slime science has never been so easy!

The natural formation of crystals in the earth is an absolute wonder that usually takes place slowly and hidden from our eyes. With the Mega Crystal Growing Lab children learn about crystal formation through chemistry that accelerates the process right at home. Using ‘seed’ rocks to guide the mineral growth, kids and their adult lab partners cook up solutions that foster the creations of various crystal types. Instead of millennia, these crystals only need 7-10 days undisturbed to evolve into transparent marvels. With four silicone growing chambers, this kit provides materials for eight crystal growing opportunities. When kids place their completed home-grown beauties on the included night light display, the distinctly colorful and faceted beauty of their crystals remains to illuminate the chemistry that created them.

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Already familiar with the sudsy marvel they handle daily, now kids can get their hands on the process that actually creates soap. Klutz’s complete kit for crafting up to 10 soaps from scratch includes molds, bright colors, fragrance, stickers, skin-safe glitter, and everything young chemists need to soak up soap science. From melting to molding, the step-by-step instructions offer tips and tricks for goof-proof soap making. While waiting for the first soaps to harden, kids can explore additional soap-based science experiments right in their own kitchen. This particular kit from KLUTZ is ideal because the processes use safe alternatives to making soap from scratch and don’t include ingredients that may cause chemical burns. Get ready to dive into good, clean fun and learning with everything kids need to explore the science of soap.

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More than just a light in the darkness, the science of chemical illumination is ideal for introducing kids to the principles of fluorescence, phosphorescence and more. With the addition of some household chemicals, the Glow-in-theDark Lab offers the directions, materials and catalysts for young scientists to light up the lab. This kit includes a handheld black-light activator, measures, molds, and detailed instructions for 20 science experiments that will jump start a kids glow-in-the-dark journey through chemistry. If you’ve lost a hundred flashlights to curious kids, the Glow-in-the-Dark Lab may be just the thing to let them explore their interest in irresistible illumination, encouraging them to create their own light sources through fun and engaging experiments!

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Drink Enough Water

As one of our most essential natural resources, water provides numerous benefits including improving our health and happiness. By simply drinking enough water throughout the day, children can minimize feelings of stress and anxiety because water plays such a critical role in how our body functions. All of our organs, including our brain, need water to work properly. According to Calm Clinic, water appears to have natural calming properties. Drinking water can be soothing, and our body can benefit from the added hydration when we are stressed. On the other hand, if we are dehydrated, our body is strained and we can become tense and edgy. Dehydration can even cause symptoms that feel like anxiety, such as dizziness, muscle fatigue, headache, increased heart rate, and nausea. It has also been linked to higher cortisol levels, which trigger stress. It is so important that we encourage our children to drink enough water to help them stay in balance. The amount of water a child needs depends on several factors like their activity level and the local weather, but generally children should drink at least six to eight cups of water per

day. Your children will probably need more water if they are participating in sports; it is suggested that they drink a half cup to two cups of water every 15 to 20 minutes while exercising. For specific recommendations, see the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) developed by the Institute of Medicine (IOM). It is not always easy to convince your children to drink plain old water. Try boosting their water intake with these tricks: Keep it handy. Bring reusable water bottles wherever you go. Pack water in their lunch box and an additional water bottle to have at their school desk to sip throughout the day. Factor in fun. Buy cups and reusable water bottles with your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite characters on them or in their favorite color to give them a more enjoyable waterdrinking experience. Add flavor. Add berries, watermelon, pineapple, cucumbers, lemons, or limes to water. Try using frozen fruit in place of ice cubes or freezing ice cube trays with berries in them to add to their cups. Be a good role model. Carry your own water bottle with you on the go and drink lots of water at home. The more your

children see you drinking water, the more likely they are to ask for it.

Cut Out Caffeine

Shockingly, about 75 percent of children are consuming caffeine daily, according to the journal Pediatrics. This is quite troubling since caffeine is a stimulant, addictive, and has no nutritional value. As the most popular and easily accessible drug in the world, caffeine affects our central nervous system and makes us feel panicky and jittery. Once ingested, we can start feeling its effect within 15 minutes, and this can last for several hours. In fact, it takes about six hours for just half of the caffeine to be eliminated from our system. Imagine its effect on a young childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s small body! Caffeine causes changes in our body such as an increase in our heart rate and breathing rate. These are the same feelings we get during a stressful event when the fight or flight response kicks in. Consuming caffeine when already hyped up from stress only adds fuel to the fire, making it so much harder for the body to calm down and get back to a balanced state. The National Sleep Foundation recommends that children stay away from

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caffeine because it interferes with their ability to get a good night’s sleep. Check out these ways to keep your children away from caffeine: • Avoid serving your children caffeinated beverages–soda, coffee, tea, energy drinks, and caffeinated water. • Watch out for foods containing chocolate, since they have caffeine that can affect your child. • Carefully read labels since some products surprisingly contain caffeine. • Get your child to love drinking water (see tips above).

Say Goodbye To Sugar

Doctors and health professionals clearly warn us that added sugar can lead to health problems like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, but did you know that sugar can also trigger anxiety? Similar to how caffeine affects our nervous system, sugar highs can contribute to symptoms that mimic a panic attack. Our kids can experience blurry vision, fatigue, difficulty thinking, and increased heart rate just from eating

sugar! These symptoms can cause those who already suffer from anxiety to be even more worried and fearful, which in turn, worsens their symptoms. The worst part about the connection between sugar and anxiety is that it can sneak up on us. While primary sugar may be perfectly healthy when found in fruits, vegetables, and milk, secondary sugar is hidden in foods you may serve to your children without even realizing it. Salad dressing, yogurt, smoothies, and even “health” bars can be loaded with hidden added sugars. Here are some tips to help keep all of that sugar off your children’s plate: • Avoid keeping sugary snacks around the house, such as in cookie jars, candy dishes, and gumball machines. • Do not use treats to reward or punish your kids. (This includes during potty training!)

• Instead of giving your kids candy for a special occasion, order or make your own delicious fruit creations like bouquets, skewers, or fun shapes and characters. • Prepare in advance when you know sugar-intense holidays are coming up like Halloween and Valentine’s Day. Provide attractive healthy options so your kids don’t miss the sugary snacks, such as delicious fruit and sugar-free desserts. • Model good eating habits. Understand that a sugar-free lifestyle for the kids means a sugar-free lifestyle for the parents, too. Making these changes may seem daunting at first, but there are so many resources and creative ideas available to make your transition go smoothly. In many cases, your children will probably not even realize the difference. By forming these important healthy habits early in their lives, your children will benefit in the long run by living a healthy, calm lifestyle. ESP Sandi Schwartz is a freelance writer/blogger and mother of two. She has written extensively about parenting, wellness, and environmental issues. You can find her at www.happysciencemom.com and www.sandischwartz. com. Get her free course on raising happy, balanced kids at bit.ly/2i53TDV.

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FamilyCalendar Monday April 1

Moonlight Chassé Ballroom Dance Society ($7

for members and $10 for non-members)

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM, Hot Wheels Skating Rink, 616 Whispering Pines Road Daphne, AL, 36526 Moonlight Chassé Ballroom Dance Society is open to the public for dancing every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Live music is featured for dancing Cha Cha Cha, Swing (West Coast and East Coast), Rumba, Waltz, Salsa, Argentine Tango, Bolero, American Tango, etc. Moonlight Chassé Ballroom Dance Society offers an enjoyable evening of dance, live music, fun, friendship, A partner is not required to participate in the dancing experience. Find us on Facebook. 251-377-4069

Tuesday April 2

Fort Morgan Guided Tours (Adults $7.00, Students & Seniors (65+) $5.00, Children (ages 6 to 12) $4.00)

10:00 AM Fort Morgan, 110 AL-180 Gulf Shores, AL, 36543 Living history interpreters will take you on a guided tour of Fort Morgan. 251-540-7127 www.fort-morgan.org StoryTime: Bugs Galore (Free) 10:00 AM 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30945 Five Rivers Boulevard Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Join us at 10am for as we read a story in the theater, followed by arts and crafts. Free, designed for children up to the age of 6 years. www.outdooralabama.com/activities/5-rivers-alabama-delta-resource-center Mister Owita’s Guide to Gardening - Speaker at Page & Palette 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Page and Palette, 32 South Section Street Fairhope, AL, 36532 www.pageandpalette.com/events

Wednesday April 3

2019 K-12 Science and Technology Open House 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Gulf Coast Exploreum, 65 Government Street Mobile, AL, 36602 The NSF EPSCoR CPU2AL project, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), invites middle school teachers and students to participate in a one-of-a-kind STEM experience on April 3, 2019, at the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center. The open house will include full access to the Exploreum including IMAX presentations and hands-on science demonstrations.

Gulf Coast Children’s Book Festival 9:00 AM The Grounds, 1035 Cody Road North Mobile, AL, 36608 The Gulf Coast Children’s Book Festival will offer author signings, illustrator workshops, storyteller stages, entertainment stages, educational/informational exhibits, costumed book characters, book sales, a picnic area and more. www.bgcsouthal.org/bookfestival.html Fort Morgan Guided Tours (Adults $7.00, Students & Seniors (65+) $5.00, Children (ages 6 to 12) $4.00)

10:00 AM Fort Morgan, 110 AL-180 Gulf Shores, AL, 36543 Living history interpreters will take you on a guided tour of Fort Morgan. 251-540-7127 www.fort-morgan.org Code Club (for kids) 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM, Spanish Fort Library, 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Every Thursday! Join SFPL for this free weekly club that helps kids aged 8-18 to learn how to code. Made possible through an Institute of Museum and Library Services grant. This weekly code club is first come, first served and holds 15 students max. Ages are 8 to 18 and participants are asked to bring their own laptop. www.spanishfortpubliclibrary.org 2019 Lecture Series on Fairhope History 6:00 PM Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Join us for this free lecture series on Fairhope History! Lauren Denton - Page and Palette 6:00 PM Page and Palette, 32 South Section Street Fairhope, AL, 36532 Written in Lauren Denton’s signature Southern style, Glory Road tells the story of three generations of women navigating the uncertain pathways of their hearts during a summer that promises to bring change—whether they’re ready for it or not. www.pageandpalette.com/events Music at Meyer Park 6:00 PM Meyer Park, 400 East 22nd Avenue Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 These annual springtime concerts have become a fan favorite for locals and visitors alike. Grayson Capps concert. www.gulfshoresal.gov

Earth Day - Learn and Explore (Free) 10:00 AM Graham Creek Nature Preserve, 23030 Wolf Bay Drive Foley, AL, 36535 Fun eco-education activities for children 10 and under. grahamcreekpreserve.org Little Discoveries 10:00 AM Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, 65 Government Street Mobile, AL, 36602 Included in General Admission for non-members. Free for Exploreum Members. Takes place in the Wharf of Wonders and is for little scientists six years old and younger. 251-208-6893 www.exploreum.com

Thursday April 4

AL, 36602 Ronnie Milsap Concert. www.mobilesaenger.com

Ronnie Milsap Concert 7:30 AM Mobile Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim Street Mobile,

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Brown Bag By the Bay 11:30 PM - 1:30 PM, May Day Park, 1 College Avenue Daphne, AL, 36526 Brown Bag Concert Series in May Day Park. www.daphneal.

Friday April 5

Little Symphony 2:00 PM Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, 65 Government Street Mobile, AL, 36602 Little Symphony - Students will learn how to play recorders, percussion, and have the opportunity to try a variety of other musical instruments. Parents will need to purchase a recorder, and are encouraged to learn alongside their child. 251-208-6893 www.exploreum.com Bidding of the Bulls 6:00 PM Fort Conde, 150 South Royal Street Mobile, AL, 36602 Bidding of the Bulls is an adult only evening of fun, food, a cash bar, and plenty of “Bidding” in the silent and live auctions! bidpal.net/sfesbiddingofthebulls

Saturday April 6

Spanish Fort UMC Missions Yard Sale 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Spanish Fort UMC, 6690 Spanish Fort Boulevard Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Church wide yard sale for missions. Marshall Tucker Band 7:30 AM Mobile Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim Street Mobile, AL, 36602 www.mobilesaenger.com 2019 Infirmary Health Duathlon 8:00 AM Mobile Infirmary, 5 Mobile Infirmary Circle Mobile, AL, 36607 Infirmary Health Duathlon race. infirmaryduathlon.racesonline.com 26th Annual Camellia Classic Open Car Show 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Bellingrath Gardens and Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road Theodore , AL, 36582 Stroll among hundreds of classic and vintage automobiles displayed on the Great Lawn at the Mobile Bay Mustang Club’s 26th Annual Camellia Classic Open Car Show. bellingrath.org Keep Daphne Beautiful Day 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Daphne City Hall, 1705 Main Street Mobile, AL, 36526 Save the date for spring cleaning made easy! April 6, 2019 from 8am - 12pm at Daphne City Hall. Free & convenient services for the residents of the City of Daphne to spruce up your life & to help Keep Daphne Beautiful! Document Shredding • Expired Drugs • Tires • Electronics • Used Books • Thrift Store Donations • Vehicle Fluids • Car Batteries • Household Hazardous Waste 251-620-2100 5th Annual BIG Walk 9:00 AM Bluegill Restaurant, 3775 Battleship Parkway Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 The BIG Walk is Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Alabama’s largest annual fundraiser and plays a vital role in carrying out our completely donor-supported mission year round. We’ve challenge each Big, mentor, to create a fundraising page and raise at least $500 in celebration of The BIG Walk’s 5th Anniversary. Support a local mentor today. Every dollar counts! Join us in being Defenders of Potential, the potential our Littles have had all along. www.classy.org/campaign/the-big-walk-2019/ c224634 Park Day volunteer event at Fort Gaines 9:00 AM 51 Bienville Boulevard Dauphin Island, AL, 36528 Fort Gaines will host a Park Day event beginning at [9:00]. Needs include [Painting], Repairs and a local historian will also be available to describe the park’s significance. 251-861-6992 Dauphin Island Discovery Day (Free) 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, 101 Bienville Boulevard Dauphin Island, AL, 36528 Discovery Day is the Dauphin Island Sea Lab’s open house for the public. Once a year, the public is given

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10:00 AM - 6:30 PM, Stapleton School, 35480 Harriot Avenue Stapleton, AL, 36578 Bluegrass festival with music, food trucks, family friendly activities and more. northbaldwinchamber.com

Photos with the Easter Bunny

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM, The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Hippity hoppity hooray! The Easter Bunny will return to The Wharf during the month of March and April for keepsake photos. Young or old, everyone loves a photographic memento to look back upon through the years. We will have live, fuzzy bunnies around to hold in front of the camera, if you choose! Wear your Easter finest and come on down to really swing into Spring with us! 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com Wales West Cottontail Express 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Wales West, 13670 Smiley Street Silverhill, AL, 36576 Enjoy a steam train ride on Dame Ann to meet the Easter Bunny this holiday season! Guests will travel by train to the “Bunny Hutch” and enjoy an egg hunt, crafts, refreshments, a miniature train ride, hayless hay ride, playground and bounce house. Dates: March 23 – April 20 Saturdays and Sundays. www.waleswest.com Rod Cate - Page and Palette 2:00 PM Page and Palette, 32 South Section Street Fairhope, AL, 36532 GET BACK UP is a motivational book about my life. Come see Rod Cate at Page and Palette www.pageandpalette.com/events

2019 Baldwin Art for Heart Gala 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM, The Barn at Chapel Farm, Fairhope, AL, 36532 The American Heart Association will host its 27th annual Baldwin “Art for Heart” Gala and Live Auction on Saturday, April 6. baldwinartforheart.heart.org Mobile Pops Concert (Free) 6:00 PM Dauphin Island Water Tower, Dauphin Island, AL, 36528 Mobile Pops concert at the Dauphin Island Water Tower. City Stage Performance presents “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Jr.” Daphne Civic Center, 2603 US-98 Daphne, AL, 36526 City Stage Performance presents “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Jr.” www.centerstageperformance.com Kids Win Fishing Tournament ($25) The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Bait those hooks, reel em’ in, bring your fish to the scales and have tons of fun! Children from 3 to 12 will compete in two age groups. Every kid is a winner and will have the chance to collect tons of prizes and trophies. 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com Magnolia Run Jesse’s Restaurant, 14770 Oak Street Magnolia Springs, AL, 36555 The Magnolia Run is a 5K Run, 5K Race/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run that welcomes more than 250 participants and takes place in Magnolia Springs down a beautiful scenic route with majestic oak branch canopies overhanging the road, lovely azaleas, flowering plants and historic homes. www.southbaldwinchamber.com/magnolia-run

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Forty South Farm Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Forty South Farm, 27257 Glass Road Robertsdale, AL, 36587 Come out for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt! We’ll have all day Easter Egg Hunts, Reno Reptile’s reptile encounters, pony rides, hay rides, gem mining, petting zoo, bounce houses, concessions, face painting, balloon art, and more vendors! Admission is $7 adults, $5 kids, and under 2 are free! We will have the Easter Bunny available at designated times for pictures! 251-978-0166 Photos with the Easter Bunny 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM, The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Hippity hoppity hooray! The Easter Bunny will return to The Wharf during the month of March and April for keepsake photos. Young or old, everyone loves a photographic memento to look back upon through the years. We will have live, fuzzy bunnies around to hold in front of the camera, if you choose! Wear your Easter finest and come on down to really swing into Spring with us! 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com Wales West Cottontail Express 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Wales West, 13670 Smiley Street Silverhill, AL, 36576 Enjoy a steam train ride on Dame Ann to meet the Easter Bunny this holiday season! Guests will travel by train to the “Bunny Hutch” and enjoy an egg hunt, crafts, refreshments, a miniature train ride, hayless hay ride, playground and bounce house. Dates: March 23 – April 20 Saturdays and Sundays. www.waleswest.com Hope Grows Here 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM, 1047 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 A farmer’s market brunch locally sourced from Baldwin County growers and producers. Benefits USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute Kilborn Clinic in Fairhope. www.usahealthsystem.com/events/hope-grows-here Bunny Hop 2019 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Geri Moulton Children’s Park, 1700 Center Street Mobile, AL, 36604 Bring your Easter basket and hippity-hop to the Bunny Hop where all proceeds will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities. rmhcmobile.org/product/bunny-hop-2019/ Easter Egg Hunt - Providence United Methodist Church 4:00 PM Providence United Methodist Church, 32200 Jimmy Faulkner Dr Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! Enjoy food, games, and of course an egg hunt. www.providencemethodist.org City Stage Performance presents “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Jr.” Daphne Civic Center, 2603 US-98 Daphne, AL, 36526 www.centerstageperformance.com

Monday April 8

Willie Nelson and Family 7:00 PM Mobile Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim Street Mobile, AL, 36602 Willie Nelson and Family concert. www.mobilesaenger.com

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Tuesday April 9

Fort Morgan Guided Tours (Adults $7.00, Students & Seniors (65+) $5.00, Children (ages 6 to 12) $4.00)

10:00 AM Fort Morgan, 110 AL-180 Gulf Shores, AL, 36543 Living history interpreters will take you on a guided tour of Fort Morgan. 251-540-7127 www.fort-morgan.org Little Studio 3:00 PM Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, 65 Government Street Mobile, AL, 36602 Little Studio is a early childhood program at the Exploreum, and will explore the intersections between Art, Creativity, and Science. All supplies for projects are included with the price of admission or membership. Please dress appropriately for art making! 251-208-6893 www.exploreum.com Fairhope Elementary and Fairhope Intermediate To Host Family Night and Auction 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, 408 North Section Street Fairhope, AL, 36532 The event, held at Fairhope Elementary School, will include a food truck courtyard, an inflatable obstacle course, choral performances, a silent auction and a chance to win 20 park hopper tickets to Disney World. To pre-order food truck meals or bid on silent auction items online, please visit bidpal.com/onefairhope. 251-928-8400 Boz Scaggs: Out of The Blues Tour 2019 7:30 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim Street Mobile, AL, 36602 Boz Scaggs: Out of The Blues Tour 2019 concert. ticketmaster.com

Wednesday April 10 Little Discoveries

10:00 AM Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, 65 Government Street Mobile, AL, 36602 Included in General Admission for non-members. Free for Exploreum Members. Takes place in the Wharf of Wonders and is for little scientists six years old and younger. 251-208-6893 www.exploreum.com 3rd Annual: Haitian Occasion ($10) 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30945 Five Rivers Boulevard Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Join us for a cultural experience where you will taste authentic Caribbean cuisine - prepared by local chef, Will Hughes - shop our collection of Haitian goods and learn how to help communities in Haiti thrive. www.konbithaiti.org Sensory Friendly Easter Egg Hunt 4pm - 6pm, Wonderland Children’s Museum 151 Van Buren Street, Daphne, AL Sensory friendly Easter egg hunt indoors. Come and support autism awareness month and your local American Autism and Rehabilitation Center in Daphne. Individualize Easter egg hunts in private rooms. Life-size Easter basket and sensory pole for the kids to get into. Crafts, Games, and Tons of giveaways! (Brought to you by local businesses). We are now excepting empty or pre-filled Easter eggs, and throws. Cost: $8 per child and parents are free.

Thursday April 11

Arts at the Market 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Coastal Alabama Farmers and

Fishermans Market, 20733 Miflin Road Foley, AL, 36535 Join us for “Arts at the Market” the second Thursday of every month. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to check out our wide variety of talented Artists who will have their work on display for you. We can’t wait to share more about them! We will have 30 artists, food and live music! visitfoley.com Music at Meyer Park 6:00 PM Meyer Park, 400 East 22nd Avenue Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 These annual springtime concerts have become a fan favorite for locals and visitors alike. Amanda Shaw concert. www.gulfshoresal.gov Fairhope Christian Church presents Three on a String 7:00 PM Centennial Hall on Fairhope campus of Alabama Coastal Community College, 450 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Fairhope Christian Church presents Three on a String in concert 251-928-8495 Brown Bag By the Bay 11:30 PM - 1:30 PM, May Day Park, 1 College Avenue Daphne, AL, 36526 Brown Bag Concert Series in May Day Park. www.daphneal.com/421/Brown-Bag-by-the-Bay

Friday April 12

SouthSounds Music Festival 6:00 PM Downtown Mobile, Mobile, AL, 36602 SouthSounds Music & Arts Festival is the first festival in the country dedicated to showcasing the best emerging and independent Southern music and art. southsoundsfest.com Special Spring Vacation Movie! “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” (Free) 6:00 PM Heritage Park Gazebo, 101 E. Violet Avenue Foley, AL, 36535 visitfoley.com Spring Vacation Movie 6:00 PM Heritage Park Gazebo, 101 East Violet Avenue Foley, AL, 36535 A special Spring Vacation movie! Further details will be added as we finalize the movie schedule, so mark your calendars! 251-943-1200 Fairhope Christian Church presents Three on a String 7:00 PM Centennial Hall on Fairhope campus of Alabama Coastal Community College, 450 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Fairhope Christian Church presents Three on a String in concert 251-928-8495 Coppelia - The Comic Ballet 7:30 PM Fairhope Civic Center, 161 North Section Street Fairhope, AL, 36532 Bay Shore Ballet Academy presents Coppelia www.bayshoreballet.com City Stage Performance presents “Madagascar, A Musical Theatre Adventure, Jr.” Daphne Civic Center, 2603 US-98 Daphne, AL, 36526 www.centerstageperformance.com Live at Five Concert Series (Free) Halstead Amphitheater - Coastal Alabama Community College, Fairhope, AL, 36532 Live at Five Concert Series - Roman Street and The Bodhi Trio

Saturday April 13

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Calendar Bellingrath Gardens Road Theodore , AL, 36528 Bellingrath Gardens and Home invites children of all ages to join us for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and the annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Great Lawn. www.bellingrath.org Easter Egg Hunt at Daphne United Methodist Church 9:00 AM Daphne United Methodist Church, 2401 Main Street Daphne, AL, 36526 Please join us for an Easter Egg Hunt at Daphne United Methodist Church! This event is free and open to the community. Families will be able to hunt for eggs, ride on a trackless train, take pictures with the Easter Bunny, participate in crafts, and enjoy free drinks and refreshments. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to see you there! www.dumc.org 32nd Baldwin County Strawberry Festival 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 4198 Municipal Park Drive Loxley, AL, 36551 The Baldwin County Strawberry Festival is a much-anticipated local tradition held annually at Loxley Municipal Park. Every year, visitors join us from all around the Southeast to enjoy the special events, car shows, pageants, music, crafts and, of course, the strawberry shortcakes! baldwincountystrawberryfestival.org The Great Exploreum Easter Egg Hunt 9:00 AM Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, 65 Government Street Mobile, AL, 36602 We will be hiding an incredible 10,000 eggs filled with lots of fun prizes for everyone! Not only that but we will have a special appearance by the Easter Bunny and lots of games and prizes to give away. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out on one of the most exciting family events of the year. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. Egg Hunt PROMPTLY at 10:00 a.m. Activities/Games: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. www.exploreum.com Easter at Seward Farms 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Seward Farms, 10836 Tanner Williams Road Lucedale, MS, 39452 Seward farms offers a safe, fun unique egg hunting experience for children ages 1 to 10 years old. The farm will be open from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm or your enjoyment. The Easter Bunny arrives at 11 am at the Farm! Admission includes: Egg Hunt (Ages 1-10), Hayrides, Cow trains, Jumping Pillow, Yee Haw Slide, Funny Farm Golf, Pony Ride (1x), Visit with the Easter Bunny, Play Areas and Much more! www.sewardfarms.com/Seward-farm-Easter.htm Easter Bunny at the Welcome Center 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Welcome Center, 20 North Section Street Fairhope, AL, 36532 The bunny will be in front of the Fairhope Welcome Center in downtown Fairhope from 10 a.m. until noon for children to visit. Parents may bring their cameras to take pictures. 251-929-1466 Easter Extravaganza 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Grand Bay Community Center, 11610 Highway 90 Grand Bay, AL, 36541 Parents, bring the children to hunt eggs and meet the Easter Bunny, enjoy some treats, activities and kick off Spring with some family fun. Easter Play Day-Graham Creek Natural Preserve (Free) 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Graham Creek Nature Pre-

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FamilyCalendar serve, 23030 Wolf Bay Drive Foley, AL, 36535 Meet the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs in the outdoor classroom. grahamcreekpreserve.org Forty South Farm Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Forty South Farm, 27257 Glass Road Robertsdale, AL, 36587 Come out for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt! We’ll have all day Easter Egg Hunts, Reno Reptile’s reptile encounters, pony rides, hay rides, gem mining, petting zoo, bounce houses, concessions, face painting, balloon art, and more vendors! Admission is $7 adults, $5 kids, and under 2 are free! We will have the Easter Bunny available at designated times for pictures! 251-978-0166 Historic Downtown Foley Walking Tours (Free) 10:00 AM Foley Welcome Center, 104 North McKenzie Street Foley, AL, 36535 Enjoy a free guided tour of downtown Foley each Saturday in April at 10 a.m. Wear comfortable walking shoes and join us for a one hour tour that highlights Foley’s historic buildings. visitfoley.com Town of Dauphin Island Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 AM Green Park, 301 Lemoyne Drive Dauphin Island, AL, 36528 Town of Dauphin Island Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Green Park at 10:00am. www.dauphinislandchamberofcommerce.com Weeks Bay Wellness & Concert 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Weeks Bay Plantation, 12562 Mary Ann Beach Rd Fairhope, AL, 36532 Treat yourself and your friends to a day full of relaxation, fun, creativity, delicious farm to table meals and live music! We have gathered together some of the most talented local artists and teamed up with the BEAUTIFUL Weeks Bay Plantation to offer you the retreat you’ve been waiting for! ticketstripe.com Daphne’s Annual Easter Egg 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Al Trione Sports Complex, Daphne, AL, 36536 Join us for the City of Daphne’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 11am to 2pm at Al Trione Sports Complex. Bring your own basket for these egg hunt age divisions: 2 & under at 11:15am, 3 - 4 at 11:45am, 5 - 7 (Girls) at 12:15pm, 5 - 7 (Boys) at 12:45pm, 8 - 10 (Girls) at 1:15pm and 8 - 10 (Boys) at 1:30pm. Enjoy hunt hunts, inflatables and games! 251-620-2700 www.daphneal.com Photos with the Easter Bunny 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM, The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Hippity hoppity hooray! The Easter Bunny will return to The Wharf during the month of March and April for keepsake photos. Young or old, everyone loves a photographic memento to look back upon through the years. We will have live, fuzzy bunnies around to hold in front of the camera, if you choose! Wear your Easter finest and come on down to really swing into Spring with us! 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com Wales West Cottontail Express 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Wales West, 13670 Smiley Street Silverhill, AL, 36576 Enjoy a steam train ride on Dame Ann to meet the Easter Bunny this holiday season! Guests will travel by

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train to the “Bunny Hutch” and enjoy an egg hunt, crafts, refreshments, a miniature train ride, hayless hay ride, playground and bounce house. Dates: March 23 – April 20 Saturdays and Sundays. www.waleswest.com Easter Egg Hunt at The Wharf 11:30 AM The Wharf, Marina Lawn, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Bring your Easter basket and hippity-hop to the Bunny Hop where all proceeds will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities. 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com “Miss Millicent Monarch” Storytime and Author Signing 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Barnes and Noble, 30500 State Hwy 181 Suite 414 Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Please join us for a fun Springtime author signing and storytime with local author Janet Wiggins. Janet will be here to read her book “Miss Millicent Monarch: A Butterfly Tale.” Butterfly crafts to follow. 251-621-3545 Coppelia - The Comic Ballet 2:00 PM Fairhope Civic Center, 161 North Section Street Fairhope, AL, 36532 Bay Shore Ballet Academy presents Coppelia www.bayshoreballet.com Stacey Little - The Southern Bite Cookbook 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Page and Palette, 32 South Section Street Fairhope, AL, 36532 Stacey Little will also be sharing a few of his recipes with us! So come for the food, stay for the great company, and learn from a fantastic chef! Cocktails, Wine, and Craft Beer also sold by our Book Cellar Bar! www.pageandpalette.com/events Laurie Anne Armour & Amanda Kolb Live at Weeks Bay Plantation 6:00 PM Weeks Bay Plantation, 12562 Mary Ann Beach Rd Fairhope, AL, 36532 Bring a lawn chair, a blanket, and get ready to gather around the lake at Weeks Bay Plantation for the sweet sounds of Laurie Anne Armour and Amanda Kolb! ticketstripe.com City Stage Performance presents “Madagascar, A Musical Theatre Adventure, Jr.” Daphne Civic Center, 2603 US-98 Daphne, AL, 36526 City Stage Performance presents “Madagascar, A Musical Theatre Adventure, Jr.” www.centerstageperformance.com SouthSounds Music Festival Downtown Mobile, Mobile, AL, 36602 SouthSounds Music & Arts Festival is the first festival in the country dedicated to showcasing the best emerging and independent Southern music and art. The Mobile Arts Council is coordinating an arts and crafts market with the SouthSounds Music Festival that will take place on Saturday, April 13th and Sunday, April 14th, surrounding the main music stage in Cathedral Square. This market is free to attend and will feature one-of-a-kind products created by local artisans, as well as live art demonstrations by ceramicists and glassblowers! southsoundsfest.com

Sunday April 14

2 are free! We will have the Easter Bunny available at designated times for pictures! 251-978-0166 Photos with the Easter Bunny 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM, The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Hippity hoppity hooray! The Easter Bunny will return to The Wharf during the month of March and April for keepsake photos. Young or old, everyone loves a photographic memento to look back upon through the years. We will have live, fuzzy bunnies around to hold in front of the camera, if you choose! Wear your Easter finest and come on down to really swing into Spring with us! 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com Wales West Cottontail Express 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Wales West, 13670 Smiley Street Silverhill, AL, 36576 Enjoy a steam train ride on Dame Ann to meet the Easter Bunny this holiday season! Guests will travel by train to the “Bunny Hutch” and enjoy an egg hunt, crafts, refreshments, a miniature train ride, hayless hay ride, playground and bounce house. Dates: March 23 – April 20 Saturdays and Sundays. www.waleswest.com Alabama 200 Bicentennial Pre-Easter Celebration 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Bicentennial Park, 51233 Highway 225 Stockton, AL, 36579 Join us for pony rides, easter egg hunt, easter bunny on site, face painting, train rides, hay rides and more. 251-580-1897 Coppelia - The Comic Ballet 3:00 PM Fairhope Civic Center, 161 North Section Street Fairhope, AL, 36532 Bay Shore Ballet Academy presents Coppelia www.bayshoreballet.com Mobile Pops Concert (Free) 6:00 PM Spanish Fort Community Center, Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Mobile Pops concert. SouthSounds Music Festival Downtown Mobile, Mobile, AL, 36602 SouthSounds Music & Arts Festival is the first festival in the country dedicated to showcasing the best emerging and independent Southern music and art. The Mobile Arts Council is coordinating an arts and crafts market with the SouthSounds Music Festival that will take place on Saturday, April 13th and Sunday, April 14th, surrounding the main music stage in Cathedral Square. This market is free to attend and will feature one-of-a-kind products created by local artisans, as well as live art demonstrations by ceramicists and glassblowers! southsoundsfest.com

Tuesday April 16

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10:00 AM 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30945 Five Rivers Boulevard Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Join us at 10am for as we read a story in the theater, followed by arts and crafts. Free, designed for children up to the age of 6 years. www.outdooralabama.com/activities/5-rivers-alabama-delta-resource-center

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Wednesday April 17

Little Discoveries 10:00 AM Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, 65 Government Street Mobile, AL, 36602 Included in General Admission for non-members. Free for Exploreum Members. Takes place in the Wharf of Wonders and is for little scientists six years old and younger. 251-208-6893 www.exploreum.com

Thursday April 18

Fairhope Outdoor Farmers Market 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Behind the Fairhope Public Library, Fairhope, AL, 36532 Fairhope Outdoor Farmers Market, children’s activities every afternoon at 4:00pm. www.fairhopeal.gov Brown Bag By the Bay 11:30 PM - 1:30 PM, May Day Park, 1 College Avenue Daphne, AL, 36526 Brown Bag Concert Series in May Day Park. www.daphneal.com/421/Brown-Bag-by-the-Bay

Friday April 19

Barnes and Noble Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 AM Barnes and Noble, 30500 State Hwy 181 Suite 414 Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Bring your Easter baskets and come on down to Barnes & Noble for an Easter Egg Hunt in the bookstore. We will have treats and prizes ready for you when we open our doors at 10:00 am. 251-621-3545 Easter Egg Hunt - Eastern Shore Lanes 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Eastern Shore Lanes, 10460 Eastern Shore Boulevard Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Don’t Miss Our Second Annual Eastern Egg Hunt! Join Us for Some Egg-citing Fun! Photos with the Easter Bunny, Craft Stations. We filled up early last year, Reserve Your Spot Today! Events Starts at 10am. Ages 3 and Under Check-in 10-10:30 - Hunt at 10:30, Ages 4-6 Check-in 10:30-11 - Hunt at 11:00, Ages 7-11 Check-in 11:00-11:30 - Hunt at 11:30. $5.00 Per Child for the Hunt, $5 For Pictures with the Easter Bunny. Contact Amber via text to reserve 251-622-8322 or via email amber. esl@att.net. 251-622-8322 Photos with the Easter Bunny 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM, The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Hippity hoppity hooray! The Easter Bunny will return to The Wharf during the month of March and April for keepsake photos. Young or old, everyone loves a photographic memento to look back upon through the years. We will have live, fuzzy bunnies around to hold in front of the camera, if you choose! Wear your Easter finest and come on down to really swing into Spring with us! 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com Little Symphony 2:00 PM Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, 65 Government Street Mobile, AL, 36602 Little Symphony - Students will learn how to play recorders, percussion, and have the opportunity to try a variety of other musical instruments. Parents will need to purchase a recorder, and are encouraged to learn alongside their child. 251-208-6893 www.exploreum.com

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Saturday April 20

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8:00 AM Erie H. Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W 2nd Street Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 Families of all ages are invited to enjoy an old-fashioned breakfast of bacon, sausage, eggs and pancakes before having pictures taken with the Easter Bunny. The first 50 children will receive a complimentary picture with the Easter Bunny. www.gulfshoresal.gov/1245/Breakfast-with-theBunny

5th Annual Waterway Village Zydeco and Crawfish Festival 10:00 AM East 24th Avenue Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 Locals and visitors are invited to sink their teeth into hot, juicy crawfish throughout the day while dancing to the infectious rhythms of some of the best Zydeco bands from around the South. There will be arts and crafts vendors and children’s activities. 251-968-1171 www.gulfshoresal.gov/crawfishfestival Dauphin Island Community Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 AM Cadillac Square, Dauphin Island, AL, 36528 Community Easter Egg hunt will be held at 10:00am in Cadillac Square. www.dauphinislandchamberofcommerce.com Earth Day Mobile Bay 10:00 AM Fairhope Pier Park, Fairhope, AL, 36532 Outdoor Family Fun Festival with Environmental Education Activities, Live Music, Animal Exhibits, Recycling, Film Tent and more! Forty South Farm Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Forty South Farm, 27257 Glass Road Robertsdale, AL, 36587 Come out for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt! We’ll have all day Easter Egg Hunts, Reno Reptile’s reptile encounters, pony rides, hay rides, gem mining, petting zoo, bounce houses, concessions, face painting, balloon art, and more vendors! Admission is $7 adults, $5 kids, and under 2 are free! We will have the Easter Bunny available at designated times for pictures! 251-978-0166 Historic Downtown Foley Walking Tours (Free) 10:00 AM Foley Welcome Center, 104 North McKenzie Street Foley, AL, 36535 Enjoy a free guided tour of downtown Foley each Saturday in April at 10 a.m. Wear comfortable walking shoes and join us for a one hour tour that highlights Foley’s historic buildings. visitfoley.com

Easter in the Square (Free) 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Bienville Square, Mobile, AL, 36602 Join us for Free Family Fun on Saturday, April 20, 2019 from 10:30am-12:30pm in Bienville Square. Come enjoy Photos with the Easter Bunny, Children’s Easter Crafts, Kids Karaoke, Balloon Art, Face Painting, Easter Egg Hunt at Noon (ages 8 & younger), Prizes for Best Decorated Wagon or Stroller and Best Costumed Pet. www.downtownmobile.org Dauphin Island Gumbo Festival ($10) 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Rodeo Site, 531 Lemoyne Drive Mobile, AL, 36528 Attendees can enjoy delicious gumbo, cooking demonstrations, music and other activities. Proceeds will fund an on-island cause. Flora-Bama Easter Egg Hunt & Kids’ Fun Day 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Flora-Bama Lounge & Oyster Bar, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. Perdido Key, FL, 32507 There will be over 5,000 eggs hidden in the beautiful white sandy beaches. There is no charge for this family fun day and the egg hunt is divided among four different age categories to ensure fair hunting for the kids. All are reminded to bring your own basket. The Easter Bunny will drop/hop in to greet children of all ages after the egg hunt. Mr. Big Ears will be hanging around in the tent area taking pictures with the kids while families enjoy crafts, games, and face painting. www.gulfshores.com/things-to-do/easter-egg-huntkids-fun-day/ Photos with the Easter Bunny 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM, The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Hippity hoppity hooray! The Easter Bunny will return to The Wharf during the month of March and April for keepsake photos. Young or old, everyone loves a photographic memento to look back upon through the years. We will have live, fuzzy bunnies around to hold in front of the camera, if you choose! Wear your Easter finest and come on down to really swing into Spring with us! 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com Wales West Cottontail Express 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Wales West, 13670 Smiley Street Silverhill, AL, 36576 Enjoy a steam train ride on Dame Ann to meet the Easter Bunny this holiday season! Guests will travel by train to the “Bunny Hutch” and enjoy an egg hunt, crafts, refreshments, a miniature train ride, hayless hay ride, playground and bounce house. Dates: March 23 – April 20 Saturdays and Sundays. www.waleswest.com

Sunday April 21

Easter Sunrise Service - Battleship Park (Free) 6:30 AM Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Parkway Mobile, AL, 36603 You are invite to attend Easter Sunrise Service on the grounds of the park. Located in the recreational area, near the banks of the river, this year marks the 29 year of this annual Easter event. Hosted by Government Street Baptist Church. Event is free and the public is invited to attend.

ReptiDay Daphne Reptile Show 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Daphne Civic Center, 2603 US-98 Daphne, AL, 36526 Join us in Daphne, AL as the Repticon team brings you ReptiDay, the one-day reptile show and sale! repticon.com Spring Fling - OWA 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, OWA, 100 North OWA Boulevard Foley, AL, 36535 We’ll have Easter egg hunts, live music, family-friendly entertainment, and a few extra surprises visitowa.com

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FamilyCalendar Easter Sunrise Service at Fort Gaines 6:30 AM Fort Gaines, 51 Bienville Boulevard Dauphin Island, AL, 36528 The service will begin at 6:30 a.m. on the Great Lawn within the walls of Fort Gaines and it is open to everyone in the community. www.dauphinislandchamberofcommerce.com Forty South Farm Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Forty South Farm, 27257 Glass Road Robertsdale, AL, 36587 Come out for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt! We’ll have all day Easter Egg Hunts, Reno Reptile’s reptile encounters, pony rides, hay rides, gem mining, petting zoo, bounce houses, concessions, face painting, balloon art, and more vendors! Admission is $7 adults, $5 kids, and under 2 are free! We will have the Easter Bunny available at designated times for pictures! 251-978-0166 St. James Episcopal Church - Easter Egg Hunt 12:15 PM St. James Episcopal church, 860 North Section Street Fairhope, AL, 36532 Following the 11 am service on Easter Sunday, April 21, St. James will have their annual Easter Egg Hunt. ALL ARE WELCOME! Easter Egg Dash 2:00 PM LuLu’s, 200 East 25th Avenue Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 The Easter Bunny will be hoppin’ to LuLu’s on Easter Sunday, April 21st at 2pm for a fast paced exciting day of fun! The Easter Bunny will be at LuLu’s at 1pm for photos and the Easter Egg Dash will begin at 2pm! lulubuffett.com Daphne’s Sunday Sunset Concert Series (Free) 6:00 PM Bayfront Park Pavilion, 6200 Bayfront Park Drive Daphne, AL, 36526 Free spring concerts at Bayfront Park. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and join us. April 21 - 6-7:30pm. Everybody’s Here (Tower of Power Tribute Band)

Monday April 22

Leon Bridges 7:00 PM Mobile Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim Street Mobile, AL, 36602 Leon Bridges in concert. www.mobilesaenger.com

Tuesday April 23

2019 Eastern Shore Business Expo 12:00 PM Fairhope Civic Center, 161 North Section Street Fairhope, AL, 36532 Eastern Shore Business Expo is Baldwin County’s premier business event showcasing regional companies. Little Studio 3:00 PM Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, 65 Government Street Mobile, AL, 36602 Little Studio is a early childhood program at the Exploreum, and will explore the intersections between Art, Creativity, and Science. All supplies for projects are included with the price of admission or membership. Please dress appropriately for art making! 251-208-6893 www.exploreum.com 10th Annual Crawfish in the Courtyard 6:00 PM Gulf Coast Exploreum Science , 65 Government Street Mobile, AL, 36602 All event proceeds will benefit Discover Science, the Exploreum’s program with the Mobile Housing Board to provide underserved children engaging educational science experiences including IMAX films, lab demonstrations and science camps. 251-208-6893 www.exploreum.com Battle of the Brains 6:00 PM Daphne Civic Center, 2603 US-98 Daphne, AL, 36526 Our 3rd Annual Battle of the Brains!

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Teams of up to 6 people compete for the $10,000 Grand Prize given to their charity of choice. $2,000 for second place. $1,000 for 3rd. Dinner and drinks included. fairhopesunsetrotary.org/brains/ “Hope is Rising” Banquet 6:30 PM Daphne Civic Center, 2603 U.S. Highway 98 Daphne, AL, 36526 “Hope is Rising” Banquet. missionofhopeministries.ticketleap.com Jimmy Buffett 8:00 PM The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Jimmy Buffett in concert. 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com

Wednesday April 24

Thursday April 25

Fairhope Outdoor Farmers Market 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Behind the Fairhope Public Library , Fairhope, AL, 36532 Fairhope Outdoor Farmers Market, children’s activities every afternoon at 4:00pm. www.fairhopeal.gov Exceptional Arts presents Paint the Town 5:00 PM St. Paul’s Episcopal Life Center, 28788 North Main Street Daphne, AL, 36526 Exceptional Foundation Gulf Coast is hosting a unique event that pairs local artists with EFGC participants to create original works of art for auction. Join us for a live auction, music, tasting menus from local restaurants and shopping the Gallery. EFGC provides social and recreational opportunities for the special needs community of Mobile and Baldwin counties. ExceptionalFoundationgc.org Music at Meyer Park 6:00 PM Meyer Park, 400 East 22nd Avenue Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 These annual springtime concerts have become a fan favorite for locals and visitors alike. Jamell Richardson concert. www.gulfshoresal.gov Brown Bag By the Bay 11:30 PM - 1:30 PM, May Day Park, 1 College Avenue Daphne, AL, 36526 Brown Bag Concert Series in May Day Park. www.daphneal.com/421/Brown-Bag-by-the-Bay

Friday April 26

Bama Coast Cruise (Free) 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Join us for one of the Gulf Coast’s largest car show and swap meet combos at The Wharf! There will be lots of vendors, daily event gatherings and loads of giveaways for registered participants. It’s a weekend of exciting family-friendly fun in the sun! 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com

9th Annual YMCA Golf Classic 10:00 AM Rock Creek, 140 Clubhouse Drive Fairhope, AL, 36532 100% of proceeds go to the Bounds and Snook Family YMCA’s Scholarship Program enabling people of all ages to be able to benefit from the programs and services the YMCA has to offer. www.ysal.org/golfclassic Live at Five Concert Series (Free) Halstead Amphitheater - Coastal Alabama Community College, Fairhope, AL, 36532 Live at Five Concert Series - The Modern Eldorados

Saturday April 27

Wiggle Waggle Rescue Run 8:00 AM Bellingrath Gardens and Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road Theodore , AL, 36582 Bellingrath Gardens and Home will host the fifth annual Wiggle Waggle Rescue Run on Saturday, April 27. Guests are invited to participate in one of two races: A certified 5K run for humans only starting at 8 a.m. or a 1 mile fun run / walk for dog owners and their pups, which will begin at 9 a.m. Both races will benefit the Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF). Best of all, until noon on April 27, dogs are allowed in the Gardens in exchange for a $5 donation to ARF! www.eventbrite.com/e/rescue-run-5k-and-wigglewaggle-walkrun-registration-56400766210 11th Annual Delta Woods and Waters Expo (Free)

9:00 AM 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30945 Five Rivers Boulevard Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Featuring a variety of informative presentations, exhibitions and interactive displays by experienced outdoorsmen, professionals, educators and enthusiasts, the Delta Woods & Waters Expo includes numerous fun and exciting hands-on demonstrations which allow attendees to learn and practice new skills with oneon-one instruction. www.deltawoodsandwatersexpo.com 17th Annual St. Francis Episcopal Church Arts and Crafts Festival 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, St. Francis Episcopal Church, 401 Key Street Dauphin Island, AL, 36528 The event features more than 50 artists and vendors from Dauphin Island and around the Gulf Coast as well as homemade gumbo, soups and fresh baked goods. www.episcopalchurch.org/parish/st-francis-episcopalchurch-dauphin-island-al Bama Coast Cruise (Free) 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Join us for one of the Gulf Coast’s largest car show and swap meet combos at The Wharf! There will be lots of vendors, daily event gatherings and loads of giveaways for registered participants. It’s a weekend of exciting family-friendly fun in the sun! 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com Thunder on the Bay 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Fort Gaines, 51 Bienville Boulevard Dauphin Island, AL, 36528 Come celebrate the upcoming 155th Battle of Mobile Bay Sponsored by the 6th Alabama Cavalry and the Alabama Division of Reenactors. Saturday at 2:00 pm will be the Battle of Mobile Bay then at 3:30 a surrender ceremony, on Sunday at 1:00pm will be a Tactical. dauphinisland.org/event/thunder-on-the-bay-2019/

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FamilyCalendar Historic Downtown Foley Walking Tours (Free) 10:00 AM Foley Welcome Center, 104 North McKenzie Street Foley, AL, 36535 Enjoy a free guided tour of downtown Foley each Saturday in April at 10 a.m. Wear comfortable walking shoes and join us for a one hour tour that highlights Foley’s historic buildings. visitfoley.com Mobile Bay Anime Festival 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Daphne Civic Center, 2603 U.S. Highway 98 Daphne, AL, 36526 Mobile Bay Anime Festival is a one day event being held to celebrate anime and manga, as well as general pop culture and animation, while bringing together a diverse list of guests, vendors, artists, and fan groups, in an affordable, family friendly environment. 3rd Annual Dauphin Island Bicycle Poker Run 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM, Various Locations - Dauphin Island, Dauphin Island, AL This year’s event will be more fun than the last one. We will have some new venues, new ways to get your cards, and a fun surprise to win raffle tickets at the last stop. Each stop will have food and drink specials, and we will have a live band at the last stop. This is a family event, and we encourage children to attend. Please come out and help us raise money and awareness for Share The Beach. City Rhythm Big Band 7:00 PM Loxley Civic Center, 4198 Municipal Park Drive Loxley, AL, 36535 Put on a string of Pearls, take the “A” Train, and get in the mood for night of MUSIC and Dancing! visitfoley.com Kenny Chesney: Songs for the Saints Tour 7:00 PM The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 KennyChesney: Songs for the Saints Tour 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com

Sunday April 28

Thunder on the Bay 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Fort Gaines, 51 Bienville Boulevard Dauphin Island, AL, 36528 Come celebrate the upcoming 155th Battle of Mobile Bay Sponsored by the 6th Alabama Cavalry and the Alabama Division

of Reenactors. Saturday at 2:00 pm will be the Battle of Mobile Bay then at 3:30 a surrender ceremony, on Sunday at 1:00pm will be a Tactical. dauphinisland.org/event/thunder-on-the-bay-2019/

McKenzie Street Foley, AL, 36535 Balloon Glow at Tanger Outlets www.gulfcoastballoonfestival.com Cocktails with the Critters 6:00 PM Bluegill Restaurant, 3775 Battleship Parkway Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 CWC will host its 14th Annual fundraiser for the Dauphin Island Sea Lab Foundation. The event will include a silent auction, live music, hors d’oeuvres and beer and wine! Tickets available online at sealabfoundation.org sealabfoundation.org

Monday April 29

2019 Autism Matters Conference 8:00 AM Orange Beach Event Center, 4671 Wharf Pkwy West Orange Beach, AL, 36561 The Autism Society of Alabama and the University of South Alabama Regional Autism Network will be hosting the 2019 Autism Matters Conference autismsocietyal.wixsite.com/autismmatters

Wednesday May 1

Caterpillars Observe and Explore (Free) 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Graham Creek Nature Preserve, 23030 Wolf Bay Drive Foley, AL, 36535 Discover the caterpillar. Free eco activities for children 10 and under. grahamcreekpreserve.org Little Discoveries 10:00 AM Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, 65 Government Street Mobile, AL, 36602 Included in General Admission for non-members. Free for Exploreum Members. Takes place in the Wharf of Wonders and is for little scientists six years old and younger. 251-208-6893 www.exploreum.com

Thursday May 2

35th Annual Mayor’s’ Prayer Breakfast 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM, Daphne Civic Center, 2603 Hwy. 98 Daphne, AL, 36536 The 35th Annual Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast will be held at the Daphne Civic Center. business.eschamber.com Fairhope Outdoor Farmers Market 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Behind the Fairhope Public Library , Fairhope, AL, 36532 Fairhope Outdoor Farmers Market, children’s activities every afternoon at 4:00pm. www.fairhopeal.gov Balloon Glow at Tanger Outlets 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Tanger Outlets, 2601 South

Mercy Me Imagine Nation Tour featuring Crowder and Micah Tyler 7:00 PM Mobile Civic Center , 401 Civic Center Drive Mobile, AL, 36602 MercyMe’s 2019 Imagine Nation Tour will find the group traversing 30+ cities nationwide alongside fellow GRAMMY® nominee Crowder and multiple GMA Dove Award nominee Micah Tyler. 251-208-7906 www.MercyMe.org Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre (ESRT) presents Matilda The Musical 7:30 PM Henry George Park, Fairhope, AL, 36532 Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre (ESRT) will bring Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical to Henry George Park in Fairhope for the sixth annual Theatre on the Bluff on May 2-4 www.easternshorerep.org Brown Bag By the Bay 11:30 PM - 1:30 PM, May Day Park, 1 College Avenue Daphne, AL, 36526 Brown Bag Concert Series in May Day Park. www.daphneal.com/421/Brown-Bag-by-the-Bay

Friday May 3

Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Foley Soccer Complex, Foley, AL, 36535 Foley is the spot for high-flying adventure and family fun at the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival. Enjoy the entertainment, arts and crafts displays and more at the festival site daily. Balloon flights,

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Mobile Symphony Orchestra presents “Forte” 7:30 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim Street Mobile, AL, 36602 Mobile Symphony Orchestra presents “Forte” mobilesymphony.org/event/forte South Baldwin Community Theater presents “Pied Piper of Hamelin” 7:30 PM South Baldwin Community Theater, 2022 West 2nd Street Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 South Baldwin Community Theater presents

First Friday Art Walk 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Downtown Fairhope, Fairhope, AL, 36532 Fairhope First Friday Art Walk Visit our local merchants in Downtown Fairhope as they open late and highlight the art community. Art Walk happens every first Friday of each month from 6-8 p.m. Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre (ESRT) presents Matilda The Musical 7:30 PM Henry George Park, Fairhope, AL, 36532 Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre (ESRT) will bring Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical to Henry George Park in Fairhope for the sixth annual Theatre on the Bluff on May 2-4 www.easternshorerep.org South Baldwin Community Theater presents “Pied Piper of Hamelin” 7:30 PM South Baldwin Community Theater, 2022 West 2nd Street Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 South Baldwin Community Theater presents “Pied Piper of Hamelin” sbct.biz

Saturday May 4

Cookies for Kids’ Cancer 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Halliday Park, Bay Minette, AL, 36507 Join us for baked goods, face painting, silent auction, kids activities and more. cookiesforkidscancer.org Eighth Annual Race to The Top 9:00 AM Turquoise Place, 26302 Perdido Beach Blvd Orange Beach, AL, 36531 Join us as we climb 31 floors to benefit the Law Enforcement Torch Run For Special Olympics. Join in the fun after the race at our Lazy River Duck Race! www.RacetotheTopwww.RacetotheTop Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Foley Soccer Complex, Foley, AL, 36535 Foley is the spot for high-flying adventure and family fun at the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival. Enjoy the entertainment, arts and crafts displays and more at the festival site daily. Balloon flights, glows and tethered rides (weather permitting) add to the fun at dawn and dusk. www.gulfcoastballoonfestival.com 10th Annual Bald Eagle Bash 4:00 PM Weeks Bay Foundation, 11401 US-98 Fairhope, AL, 36532 Fresh Gulf shrimp dishes and desserts prepared by 16+ area chefs and restaurants, signature beer from Fairhope Brewing Co, great selection of wines, and. . . music by The Red Clay Strays! It’s the Gulf Coast’s greatest “Party for Preservation!” And, it the 10th Annual Bald Eagle Bash, so there will be plenty to celebrate. baldeaglebash.com Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre (ESRT) presents Matilda The Musical 7:30 PM Henry George Park, Fairhope, AL, 36532 Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre (ESRT) will bring Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical to Henry George

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Sunday May 5

Mobile River Food and Music Festival 2:00 PM Cooper Riverside Park, Mobile, AL, 36602 Food and music festival featuring local chefs and artists. Family friendly event where you can come out and relax on a Sunday afternoon and enjoy friends, food and good music as you unwind and prepare for the week. Mobile Symphony Orchestra presents “Forte” 2:30 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim Street Mobile, AL, 36602 Mobile Symphony Orchestra presents “Forte” mobilesymphony.org/event/forte South Baldwin Community Theater presents “Pied Piper of Hamelin” 2:30 PM South Baldwin Community Theater, 2022 West 2nd Street Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 South Baldwin Community Theater presents “Pied Piper of Hamelin” sbct.biz Boil On The Bay V 3:00 PM 700 South Mobile Street Fairhope, AL, 36532 Come pass a good time at The Boil On The Bay 2019. Enjoy tails, tunes and tailgating! Feel free to put up your tailgating tent and fly your own school colors. All are welcome. Enjoy hot crawfish and live music from Rondale And The Kit Kats**.. Family friendly. Don’t like crawfish? We have tickets for you too...music only. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4095350

Monday May 6

Lighthouse Annual Sunset Supper 6:00 PM Bayfront Pavilion, Daphne, AL, 36536 Come enjoy an evening of good food, good music, and great deals. We boast an exceptional silent auction which includes vacation packages, spa treatments, golf packages, jewelry, art, and much more. www.eventbrite.com/e/the-lighthouse-21st-annualsunset-supper-tickets-56261775485

Tuesday May 7

Little Studio 3:00 PM Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, 65 Government Street Mobile, AL, 36602 Little Studio is a early childhood program at the Exploreum, and will explore the intersections between Art, Creativity, and Science. All supplies for projects are included with the price of admission or membership. Please dress

appropriately for art making! 251-208-6893 www.exploreum.com

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Thursday May 9

Arts at the Market 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermans Market, 20733 Miflin Road Foley, AL, 36535 Join us for “Arts at the Market” the second Thursday of every month. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to check out our wide variety of talented Artists who will have their work on display for you. We can’t wait to share more about them! We will have 30 artists, food and live music! visitfoley.com Fairhope Outdoor Farmers Market 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Behind the Fairhope Public Library , Fairhope, AL, 36532 Fairhope Outdoor Farmers Market, children’s activities every afternoon at 4:00pm. www.fairhopeal.gov Evening Garden Stroll to celebrate National Public Gardens Day 5:30 PM Bellingrath Gardens and Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road Theodore , AL, 36582 National Public Gardens Day is a time to recognize the important role of public gardens in promoting environmental stewardship. Join us for an afterhours Evening Garden Stroll to celebrate! Enjoy a demonstration on spring floral arrangements and container gardening from our Display Coordinator, Barbara Smith. We’ll have complimentary wine and cheese in our Gift Shop, along with samplings of the tasty treats on our shelves. bellingrath.org Alabama 50th Anniversary Tour 7:30 PM The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Alabama 50th Anniversary Tour. 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com Brown Bag By the Bay 11:30 PM - 1:30 PM, May Day Park, 1 College Avenue Daphne, AL, 36526 Brown Bag Concert Series in May Day Park. www.daphneal.com/421/Brown-Bag-by-the-Bay

Friday May 10

Fairhope Rotary Steak Cook-off 7:00 PM 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/ South Baldwin Community Theater presents “Pied Piper of Hamelin” 7:30 PM South Baldwin Community Theater, 2022 West 2nd Street Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 South Baldwin Community Theater presents “Pied Piper of Hamelin” sbct.biz Bryan Adams in Concert The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Bryan Adams in Concert 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com

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Jim Gaffigan at The Wharf Amphitheater The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Grammy nominated comedian, actor and twotime New York Times best-selling author Jim Gaffigan is bringing the humor to Orange Beach on Saturday, May 11th. 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com

Classes/Support Alabama Pre/Post Adoption Connections (APAC) Offering Adoptive Family Support Group Meetings in Baldwin County the 2nd Thursday of each month. The meeting is held at 3 Circle Church, 10274 Highway 104, Fairhope. from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Parent, Youth/Teen group and childcare is available. Topic discussions by adoption professionals and ceu’s for foster families are offered. For more information call 251-460-2727 or 1-800-4891886 or www.childrensaid.org. APAC also offers free counsuling services to adoptive families. Bridge Support Group A place where parents with similar experiences come together to share stories, advice and love. These families have had babies who: were stillborn, born with a lethal anomaly (such as Trisomy 13, Trisomy 18, skeletal dysplasia, anencephaly) or had a baby that only lived in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Our families are from all over the Gulf Coast and all have beautiful stories to tell. Meets 1st Tuesday of every month, 5:30pmuntil. Dinner is served. 1st floor conference room of Strada Center, 1601 Center Street, Mobile. Contact: Rene Sprague RN, MSN rgilstrapsprague@health. southalabama.edu, 251-610-5264. Please RSVP if you plan to attend.

Celebration MOPS Fairhope (Meets During School Year Only) Celebration MOPS meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Celebration Church, 8180 Dyer Road, Fairhope. Childcare is provided and is included in the fees. There is an annual $23.95 MOPS International membership fee and $30 per semester. Call for info at 251-928-0343 or like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/ celebrationmopsfairhopeal. Family Center’s Positive Parenting Classes are held on Tuesday mornings 9:30-11:30 am and Responsible Parenting with focus on fathers, co-parenting and economic stability/child support are Wednesday mornings 9 am-11 am and Monday evenings 6 pm8pm. Call 251-947-4700 to register for either class. at The Family Center is located at 22671 Hwy. 59 South, Robertsdale. Fairhope MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) (Meets During School Year Only) We meet 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. every 2nd & 4th Monday (during the school year) at Fairhope United Methodist Church. All mothers

of young children are welcome. Email fairhopemops@ yahoo.com for how to register. Father Central of Daphne *Positive Fathering, A New & Improved Parenting Class Just For Men, $75 giftcard upon completion. Mondays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Call 251-626-1610 to register, held at The Exchange Club Family Center of Baldwin County, 27365 Pollard Rd., Daphne, near the YMCA. *Chill Skills” - Anger Management by appointment. $25 giftcard upon completion. Call 251-626-1610 schedule, The Exchange Club Family Center of Baldwin County, 27365 Pollard Rd., Daphne, near the YMCA. *Nurturing Parenting, everything you need to know

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SupportGroups but were afraid to ask. Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., 12-week rotating series. Jump in on any Thursday! Call 251-626-1610 to register, 27365 Pollard Rd, Daphne. Shepherd’s Place (Christian Life Center) Ministry for memory & physically challenged. Mondays & Wednesdays 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Fairhope United Methodist Church, 155 South Section Street, Fairhope. 928-1148. SOS (Survivors of Suicide) This group is for adults who has ever lost a loved one to suicide. SOS meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of EVERY month from 6:30 to approximately 8:00 p.m. at the Fairhope United Methodist Church, 155 S. Section Street, Fairhope. The support group is facilitated by a professional and co-facilitated by two survivors. For information, please email jlbarber5@ bellsouth.net or call 251-455-6453. South Baldwin Regional Medical Center offers the following classes: Your entire family can take part in several informative classes designed to help moms and dads welcome their special new addition to the family with more confidence. Classes cover topics including: Having A Healthy Pregnancy Nutrition, discomforts of pregnancy, warning signs of complications, and relaxation exercises. One session. $10. Prepared Childbirth Classes (Once a week for four weeks). Cost: $30 Week 1: Begin the Stages of Labor: The labor and delivery process, signs and stages of labor, options for coping, pain management, vaginal delivery, and relaxation exercises. Week 2: Delivery and Cesarean Birth: A review of complications that may arise, use of special equipment, complete the stages of labor, cesarean delivery, and relaxation exercises. Week 3: New Born and Postpartum Care: Newborn appearance, caring for the newborn, infant safety, recognizing complications, relaxation exercises, and choosing a pediatrician. What to expect after delivery, understanding the physical and emotional changes to your body, and relaxation exercises. Week 4: The Art of Breast Feeding: The benefits of breast feeding for mother and baby, anatomy and physiology of the breast, how to breastfeed, and common difficulties. One session. • Tiny Toes members may enroll in Yoga, Water Aerobics and Expectant Mother Exercise classes through the Snook Family YMCA. The fee is $5 a class. There is a $3 fee for child care. There is no fee if you are already a member of the YMCA. All classes are located at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center–1613 North McKenzie Street Foley. Tuesday evenings 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Classroom A. • Please plan to attend the Healthy Pregnancy Class during your first trimester and the Prepared Childbirth Classes anytime after your 24th week of pregnancy. For more information or to enroll please call the OB Educator at 949-3676 to schedule. Gift of Life The Gift of Life is a required maternity care program for Medicaid patients or Medicaid-eligible patients. The Gift of Life Program provides a caring system of prenatal services; education and care coordination for expectant moms and their babies. For info contact 949-3781.

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Thomas Hospital offers the following classes: Breastfeeding Class Thomas Fitness Center (Fairhope). Monthly, first Tuesday, 6 - 8 p.m. Free. Infant CPR and Safety Class Thomas Fitness Center (Fairhope). Pre-registration required. To register call 279-1373. Saturdays, 4 - 6 p.m. Moving Through Labor Childbirth Classes Three or four-week prepared childbirth class series which prepares the mother-to-be and her support partner for the labor and delivery experience. $30 fee for the class series. Thomas Fitness Center, (Fairhope) Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thomas Fitness Center (Fairhope) Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thomas Medical Center (Daphne) Tuesdays, 6-8:30 p.m. Thomas Medical Center (Daphne) Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 251- 279-1373 or visit www.thomashospital.com for upcoming classes and registration. Natural Childbirth Classes, Fertility Awareness, Mother’s Comfort, Exercise and Nutrition For class schedule or information call Geralyn Piizzotti, 251- 928-9396. Yourbodyyourbirth@ bellsouth.net. Newborn Basics Class Held on the second Monday of every month from 6 – 8 p.m. at Thomas Medical Center in Daphne. Free. No Pre-registration required. Pre-admission Sessions 6 p.m. at Thomas Medical Center in Daphne. Sibling Class Thomas Hospital Fitness Center (Fairhope). Preregistration required. Call 279-1373. 10-11 a.m. Thomas Hospital offers the following support groups for the community: Alanon (Alcoholics Anonymous) Meetings are held every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at The Harbor at Thomas Hospital. Call 800-4771104. Alateen Meetings are held every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Morphy Conference Room East Tower meeting room at Thomas Hospital. Call 391-1152 for more information. ALS Support Group Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month from 11 a.m. to noon at Thomas Medical Center. Call 205-937-4415 for more information. Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. at the Thomas Hospital Health Resource Center located at: 308 S. Greeno Road, Fairhope. Call 928-8650 for more information. Cancer Support Group for Women Meetings are held the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Morphy Conference Room. For more information, call Patti Huval at 209-1229.

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MPAA Rating: PG-13 Overall: B Violence: D+ Sexual Content: AProfanity: B Alcohol / Drug Use: B+ “You have a mission. Serve well and with honor.” So the Supreme Intelligence (Annette Bening) that rules the Kree civilization tells Vers (Brie Larson), a young fighter who is anxious to prove herself. Vers is a powerful combatant, but shadows of a past life she can’t remember haunt her dreams and she struggles to control her feelings. Vers’ commanding officer (Jude Law) includes her on their next mission which involves extracting a spy from a dangerous planet. But the mission is a set-up, the team is ambushed, and Vers is abducted by the Skrull – shapeshifting aliens at war with the Kree. Her kidnappers forcibly try to extract memories from her brain. Although they don’t get the information they are looking for, the memories start coming back, bringing emotions with them. As superhero movies go, Captain Marvel has a pretty decent (if somewhat predictable) story. It’s a bit tedious at the start with ponderous, stilted dialogue but once the characters go on the move the story picks up, and it kicks into high gear when the action reaches earth. As for content, parents will be pleased with the virtually non-existent swearing, drinking, and sexual content. The downside is that is that the film is chock-full of violence. Captain Marvel is basically an uninterrupted two hours of fighting, shooting, and blasting, with brief pauses for dialogue, the occasional joke, and (possibly) for the actors to take a breather. Given the level of violence in this movie, the PG-13 rating is merited and we do not encourage parents to take younger children to watch it.

MPAA Rating: G Overall: A Violence: A Sexual Content: A Profanity: A Alcohol / Drug Use: ASitting in a capsule with only 218 cubic feet of space, 363 feet above the marshy Floridian landscape, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins prepare to make history. Once they ignite their rocket engines, they will burn 20 tons of fuel per second and produce 7.5 million pounds of thrust to break free of Earth’s orbit. This moment is familiar to anyone with an interest in space travel. However, NASA shot a lot more footage over the eight days of the Apollo 11 mission. In this riveting documentary film, director Todd Douglas Miller worked with NASA and a post-production studio to restore this footage and provide a previously unseen perspective on the mission that sent the first man to the moon. By sticking entirely to historical footage, with no added interviews or commentary, Todd Douglas Miller has created an amazingly immersive view of the mission. With Apollo 11’s G-rating, there’s virtually nothing for parents to be concerned about. That said, parts of the movie can be very loud and intense, and very young or sensitive children might be frightened. As a massive space nerd, I’d recommend this to everybody. The jaw-dropping footage of the various modules docking and ejecting in space is worth the price of the ticket on its own. However, the film is also absolutely compelling in disproving any such conspiracies and includes an incredible wealth of detail and sublime beauty in almost every scene. And hey, if nothing else, you’ll probably learn something. It’s not every day you get an educational film as gorgeous as this one. See this movie, and see it on the largest screen you can find!

Five Feet Apart

Wonder Park

MPAA Rating: PG-13 Overall: BViolence: B+ Sexual Content: BProfanity: D Alcohol / Drug Use: C+ Seventeen-year-old Stella (Haley Lu Richardson) is doing everything she possibly can to control her cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic disease which is destroying her lungs and will eventually kill her. She conscientiously remains six feet apart from friend and fellow hospital patient, Poe (Moises Arias), lest they share their respiratory tract bacteria and worsen their diseases. Then Stella meets Will (Cole Sprouse), the handsome bad boy on the CF ward, and the two fall for each other. But Will isn’t just another CF patient: he’s been infected by a bacteria known as B. cepacia, which has removed him from the lung transplant waiting list. Getting close to Will could not only make Stella sicker; it could permanently disqualify her from the lung transplant she so desperately needs. Given this premise, I expected Five Feet Apart to be a depressing movie. That it isn’t is due to the character of Stella, a young woman of such courage, resilience, humor, and grace that she would light up any film. Stella still struggles with fear, grief, anger, rebellion, and loss, but her unfailing hopefulness not only buoys her up, it also changes Will. That’s not to say the movie isn’t sad. It ticks all the boxes in the “teen weepy” genre. Because the characters can’t get close to each other, there is no actual sex. But there is plenty of non-explicit talk about sex (straight and gay) and a scene where Stella and Will strip down to their underwear and stare yearningly at each other. Aside from the sexual content, parents will want to be aware of the 21 profanities in the movie and a scene where teens drink champagne to celebrate an 18th birthday.

MPAA Rating: PG Overall: A Violence: A Sexual Content: A Profanity: A+ Alcohol / Drug Use: A June (Brianna Denski) and her mother (Jennifer Garner) have a fantastic game: they’re building an imaginary amusement park! June dreams up the rides and attractions for Wonder Park, along with a cute cast of animals who staff the park, and her mother makes them real by whispering them into Peanut’s ear, a stuffed chimpanzee who brings them to life with his magic marker. At least, that’s how it works in June’s imagination. Really, she and her family spend hours working together to build functioning models of the rides in their home. However, when June’s mom gets sick and has to go to a distant hospital for a little while, June packs up the park and spends her time worrying about everything from her mother to the tripping hazard posed by loose golf balls. Even her good friend Banky can’t snap her out of it. But when she finds the real park gates hidden in the forest, June realizes that abandoning Wonder Park has had consequences that reach further than she anticipated. This is definitely a movie geared at young kids, and the ones at the showing I attended seemed to be having a great time. Parents might have a little less to chew on, but the movie is so heartfelt and sincere that it doesn’t feel like much of a slog (helped by the fact that the runtime is under an hour and a half). I’m very surprised that this film didn’t earn a “G” rating. Despite its PG rating, Wonder Park is far and away the single most family friendly film I have ever reviewed. Not only does the film lack offensive content, it actively promotes strong messages about friendship and teamwork, as well as the importance of creativity and the seriousness of mental illness. Wonder Park provides a good time for the whole family.

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