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Columns 4 Publisher’s Note Lynn Knighton

Pros and Cons of Social Media

What your teen will be missing.

Stop Doing Everything For Your Kids

Tips to combat helicopter parenting.

8 Meeting Kids Where They Are Beth Long, PhD, LPC, BCBA

14 Kids Health Watch Sponsored by Magnolia Springs Pediatrics

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50 Tweens, Teens and Screens Kristi Bush, LSW

Summer Camp Guide

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Your Toddler Instruction Manual

76 Dave Says Dave Ramsey

Advice for the day to day trials.

Departments On The Cover Cole Noran Herrera (3.5), son of Michelle Fields and Brian Herrera and little brother to Bella (23), Chicago (22), Evelyn (17). Grandparents are Wanda & John Jost (Lovey & Opa), Brian & Jackie Fields (Pawpaw & Mimi), and Lydia & Mark Brackett (Grandma and Grandpa Mark). Cole enjoys helping all those around him and is eager to learn about God. He will quickly introduce himself to humans and animals with his big smile and an extended hand. He is fiercely independent and inquisitive about “how and why” everything works. Cole enjoys being outside and learning about different sports, especially swimming with his favorite swim coach, Haley Craig.

16 Teacher of the Month 17 School Bits 69 Book Reviews 70 Family Calendar

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Publisher’sNote The Eastern Shore’s Foremost Parenting Source

I am so grateful for DeAnne Watson, editor extraordinaire, who does an amazing job finding articles that cover a wide range of parenting stages, from newborns sleeping through the night to prepping teens for the future. No matter what phase you may be experiencing, we have helpful insights for you. While I don’t have toddlers any longer, I still love reading the toddler features because they bring up so many memories for me. Things I have done right, things I have done wrong and the things you just could never believe until they happen. Toddler spoiler alert: Yes, a toddler will eat a random Cheeto off a grocery store floor and put lipstick on the dog. The memories were definitely flowing this month as I read The Toddler Instruction Manual, by Sarah Lyons. One afternoon, which does not feel like it was that long ago, I walked in from the store with my three girls, ages six and under. My arms were full with bags and I needed to get dinner started. As we walked in the door, my “eagle mom eyes” immediately noticed a tub with a bazillion plastic beads in it, sitting on the counter, leftover from a craft we were doing earlier. We normally kept that WAY out of reach, so I stealthily went to grab the tub to move it. Before I could, my lightening fast three year old excitedly pulled down the forbidden tub spilling beads everywhere. I immediately scooted the girls out of the kitchen into one of their rooms so nobody slipped, stuck one up her nose or tried to eat one. As the girls were leaving the kitchen, one of them asked if they could play with the Easter eggs. Knowing they had baskets of plastic eggs in the kitchen I said, “Sure, just grab them on the way to your room.” After cleaning up the beads, I went to check on the girls playing only to find little white and yellow bits of who knows what all over the bedroom and one daughter standing on the bed, boiled egg in hand! Yep, that’s right. I had totally forgotten in the chaos that, in addition to the plastic eggs, we had some eggs we had boiled earlier that were cooling on the counter for dying. First a billion beads, now crumbled boiled eggs, all within minutes of each other. Needless to say we ordered pizza that night... Toddlers are often very busy and want to do everything themselves but, as parents, it is natural to want to do a lot for them, knowing how things might go. The challenge is knowing when and what to allow them to do on their own. Sandi Schwartz provides us with some tips in this month’s feature, Stop Doing Everything for Your Kids and Set Them on the Path to Independence. Her advice is valuable to all ages and stages of parenting, even as kids get into the tween and teen years and we start passing on more responsibilities and chores to them. You know the above-mentioned child who spilled the beads and threw the boiled eggs (yes, it was the same child)? She is now driving, and just the other day she texted to let me know the A/C in her car was not blowing cold. By the time I had a chance to call her back she answered and said, “Nevermind, I just stopped by the auto parts place and told them what was going on and they showed me how to put Freon in my car...it’s all good now.” So, you see, one day that very busy toddler who wants to get their hands on everything will grow into a self-reliant teen who makes you oh so proud. Whether you are washing the lipstick off the dog or helping your child prep for the ACT, I do hope you find this issue both entertaining and full of helpful resources.

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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.

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If your child is telling a tall tale to look better or gain approval the best thing you can do is tell the truth. Remember, your child is not on the witness stand. Don’t ask leading questions or argue. Simply interrupt the lie and state the truth. Bold Lies to Avoid Punishment: When this occurs, use natural consequences that will help build character. If your son has been hiding notes from the teacher and the teacher gives you a call, have him write an apology note admitting what he did wrong. Have him ask for another chance to take the note home. Through this punishment he is learning to confess, ask for forgiveness, and right his wrong.

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Parent Question: What Do I Do When My Child Lies? “What do I do when my child lies?” I get this question all the time. Trust me, you are not the only parent struggling with this. This is normal, so don’t question every parenting decision you have ever made when your kid tells a fib. This article highlights the four categories of lies, how to respond to each, and how to create an environment that encourages honesty. One important point to consider, children between the ages of two and four are simply exploring creativity and boundaries, which may include telling untruths. Around the age of four, children start to lie for the same reason adults do: to gain an advantage, for convenience, to avoid punishment, and to boost self-esteem. Lacking Skills Lies: These lies occur when the child has a slow processing speed, impulse control issues, short-term/ long-term memory delays, or an inability to correctly assess a situation. This type of lying is extremely common in children with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. In these situations, the best thing parents can do is give the child time to think about

their answers and then help them learn the language necessary to provide an accurate report of events. It is vital for parents to eliminate their child’s fear of “getting in trouble” in this situation so that they can learn the cognitive and language skills they need to succeed in life. Lies to Protect Themselves or Others: Your daughter may lie about how much she slept the night before because she doesn’t want to worry you. Your son may lie about a bad grade on a test because he wants to eliminate extra stress on you. When your child lies, the first thing you must do is to consider the goal of the lie. Was she afraid of making a mistake? Is the child feeling anxious, guilty, ashamed, or scared? Is he more afraid of your anger or the possible punishment? Take the time to explore all possible motives before reacting. Tall Tales Lies: One of the greatest things about children is their “rose colored glasses”. They simply remember themselves as the hero of the story even if they were the villain. If this is the case or your child has a minor detail wrong, just ignore it.

General Tips to Promote Honesty: 1. Model honesty. If you tell a lie, immediately apologize and correct it. Help your child learn how to do this. 2. Perform honesty inspections. For example, don’t ask if they have homework, just get out the notebook and start checking. Don’t ask if they cleaned their room, go look. 3. Never label your child as a liar. Your child’s behavior patterns do not equal identity. Are you what you did as a kid? 4. Teach through stories. The Boy Who Cried Wolf is a great one, but use a variety of books, movies, and personal experiences to emphasize the importance of being honest. Dr. Beth Long received her education in Counseling Psychology from Chapman University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Beth has worked in six unique clinical environments across the country and currently owns Works of Wonder Therapy in Montgomery. Beth utilizes the knowledge from a variety of different disciplines to give her patients the best care possible. To learn more visit www.worksofwondertherapy.com.

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2nd Annual Kites Over Mobile

Mobile Parks and Recreation is hosting the 2nd Annual Kites Over Mobile event at Battleship Parkway, a Kite Festival full of high-flying FUN for the entire Community! Join us Saturday, April 9 from 10 AM -5 PM and Sunday, April 10 from Noon-5 PM. Come enjoy Professional Kite Flying Demonstrations, Kite Displays, Kite Hospital, Live DJs, Food Trucks, Candy Drop (1 PM on both days!) plus the band Kickstand Jenny will be performing live on Saturday at 3 PM! Kites will be for sale onsite OR you can bring your own!

Eastern Shore Business Expo

The 5th annual Eastern Shore Business Expo will be held on April 28 at the Fairhope Civic Center from noon until 7 PM. The Eastern Shore Business Expo will showcase over 50 vendors from local businesses. Pelican Promos will host a cocktail contest featuring local restaurants and bars for Happy Hour from 5 PM to 7 PM. Breakout sessions on home buying, marketing, financial planning and more will be held during the event. Mini sessions for headshots will take place throughout the day. Admission is free. For more information visit www.easternshorebusiness.com.

Cocktails with the Critters and Silent Auction

The Dauphin Island Sea Lab Foundation invites you to the 2022 Cocktails with the Critters on Thursday, May 5. This major fundraiser held by the DISL Foundation each year supports student scholarships and other projects at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Cocktails with the Critters will be held in-person at The Blue Gill on the Causeway from 6 PM until 9 PM. Tickets are $50 in advance and $55 at the door. For the third year, the silent auction will precede the in-person event beginning on April 27 with more than 100 items up for grabs. There is no cost to participate in the silent auction. Purchase tickets to Cocktails with the Critters at sealabfoundation.org. You can also contact the DISL Foundation office for more information at 251-307-5903.

Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Announces Special Shapes

The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce welcomes three special-shape balloons to the 18th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival. Keep your eyes on the skyline over OWA Parks & Resort on May 12th through 14th for a rare and unique sight. You may just see Laska the Unicorn, Sunny Boy, or Humpty gracing the festival grounds! Special-shaped balloons are always the stars of the show at ballooning events. Over 55 beautiful hot air balloons will be participating in this year's festival and at dusk and dawn they will be rising to fly in our South Baldwin skies for all to see. Along with balloons at dusk and dawn and balloon-tethered rides, there are lots of activities for everyone to enjoy at the festival throughout each day. A complete schedule of events including balloon glows, entertainment, and other incredible activities can be found on our website, gulfcoastballoonfestival.com/schedule. Eastern Shore Parents I April 2022

Two $1,000 Scholarships will be awarded to Baldwin County High School Seniors

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 17th Annual Chelsea Garvin Spirit Award Scholarships you must be a high school senior of Baldwin County in the 2021-2022 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 brand in some way and can be displayed in the restaurant. Deadline for submission of art and application is April 22. To submit your Chelsea Garvin Spirit Award Scholarship application and a photo of your artwork online please visit www.originaloysterhouse.com/scholarship. 10

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Annual Mobile Chocolate Festival

The Mobile Chocolate Festival, will be held at The Grounds on Saturday April 9, from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM, with proceeds to benefit Penelope House. There will be vendors offering samples of, and selling, their chocolate-related products. Also featured: Children’s Area, Mobile Fixture Apron Demonstration Station, Chocolate Challenge featuring professionals, amateurs, and youth divisions, Project Yum Way where students and aspiring designers participate in a fashion display of chocolate-inspired fashions made from chocolate candy wrappers, Cupcake Booth, Chocolate Martini tasting, live music, food trucks and more! Admission is free for children 13 & under; General admission $3.00 in advance, available at Penelope’s Closet, $5.00 day of the event. Like Mobile Chocolate Festival on facebook, and visit www.mobilechocolatefestival.com.

2022 Delta Woods & Waters Expo

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Sponsored by the City of Spanish Fort and held at 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center on the Mobile Bay Causeway, Delta Woods & Waters Expo is a vital community celebration of the amazing natural resources right here in our "backyard” and educates today’s youth on the value of the environment and wonders of the beautiful MobileTensaw Delta. On Saturday’s Family Day, April 30 from 9 AM – 4 PM, expo attendees will discover the Delta through live demonstrations and hands-on experiences that bring to life the history of the Delta and provide a deeper understanding of Alabama's past. Open to the public with free admission and free parking and shuttle service throughout the day. Follow us on Facebook or visit www. deltawoodsandwatersexpo.com for more details.

Chef Challenge is Feeding the Gulf Coast's annual fundraising gala that brings together the area's finest chefs with a friendly competition. This year's event will be held on April 28, at the Mobile Convention Center from 6 to 9 PM. Enjoy tastings from local restaurants, complimentary beer and wine, entertainment by Roman Street, and a silent auction, all in the name of ending hunger in your community. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.feedingthegulfcoast.org or calling (251) 653-1617.

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Under the Stars

You are invited to the Baldwin County Child Advocacy Center's 13th annual signature fundraising event, "UNDER THE STARS,” which will take place on Friday, April 29, at Oak Hollow Farm in Fairhope! This exciting event will be a special celebration and will include an evening of great food, fabulous live music performed by the dynamic Tommy Morse Band, dancing, and both silent and live auctions. Doors open at 6 PM. Tickets are $60 per person. To purchase tickets, for sponsorship information, or auction donation options, visit our website at www. BaldwinCountyCAC.org and click on the events tab or email admin@baldwincountycac.org to let us know that you are interested. You may also call us at 251-989-2555 or find us on Facebook. The purpose of "UNDER THE STARS" is to raise funds for the Baldwin County Child Advocacy Center, a local nonprofit agency providing vital services for hundreds of child victims of sexual abuse and severe physical abuse each year through a Multidisciplinary Team approach.

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Easter Events at Bellingrath Gardens and Home

Bellingrath Gardens and Home is hosting two Easter events this year. On Saturday, April 9, from 9 AM to noon, Bellingrath will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Great Lawn. Thousands of Easter eggs will be scattered across the lawn for children to fill their baskets. There will be special hunts for different age groups, as well as prizes, candy and “eggtivities,” which makes this a perfect family outing. As the sun rises over Bellingrath Gardens and Home on Easter Sunday, guests are invited to come and enjoy a special Sunrise Service with friends and family on the Great Lawn on Sunday, April 17. The service will begin at 6:30 AM and is open to everyone in the community. A limited number of chairs will be set up and guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs. A hot breakfast will be available for purchase after the service.

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12th Annual Bald Eagle Bash to Feature Two Musical Acts

Youth Leadership 2022

Applications are now open for the Youth Leadership 2022 program. Completed Applications are due by Friday, April 15. The Youth Leadership Program is an intensive and elite, seven-month program designed to provide Eastern Shore high school students with the opportunity to gain a greater knowledge about their community, develop strong leadership skills and gain more self and social awareness. Students Learn: • History & Geography of Baldwin County • Law & Government • Business Smarts • Health & Human Services • Environment. In addition to class sessions, students work in teams to develop small group projects that address and benefit a special community need. The Chamber’s Youth Leadership program recognizes that we can build vital communities that value fairness, diversity and integrity by developing young leaders. Youth Leadership applications are available online at www.ESChamber.com The Eastern Shore Youth Leadership Program will begin on August 27, with a mandatory Opening Retreat & Orientation. Locations and schedules will be distributed prior to the start of the program. For questions, call the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce at 251-928-6387.

South Alabama Land Trust (SALT) is thrilled to announce two popular musical acts for the 12th annual Bald Eagle Bash, set for Saturday, April 30 at the Tonsmeire Weeks Bay Resource Center. Ross Newell, well-known for his previous band, The Mulligan Brothers, will perform first, followed by Paw Paw’s Medicine Cabinet. Tickets are $65 ($55 for members). Tickets will only be sold in advance. This “taste of the Gulf” brings together 16 local restaurants and chefs preparing fresh shrimp dishes. Several restaurants will serve tasty desserts. And for the first time, there will be a non-shrimp option. Fairhope Brewing and Braided River Brewing will once again be serving their signature beers, and two wine distributors will serve a selection of wines. Bald Eagle Bash is SALT’s largest event, raising funds to restore vulnerable coastline, protect wildlife and educate and involve folks in protecting our natural resources. To purchase tickets, visit baldeaglebash.com/tickets. For more information, visit baldeaglebash.com or call 251-990-5004.

Bayshore Ballet Academy Presents “Sleeping Beauty”

Fall under the spell of the fairy tale classic as Bayshore Ballet Academy presents "Sleeping Beauty." Children and adults alike will follow the story of Princess Aurora, who with a single prick of her finger, is cursed to 100 years' slumber with her only hope being a Prince's sweet kiss to awaken her. This beautiful story will take the stage Saturday, April 30 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm at Fairhope Civic Center. For tickets or other information call (251) 990-9744

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What Are Those Bumps? Hey guys! Today we are gonna talk about a rash that has been popping up on a lot of kids lately and is causing stress for lots of parents. That rash is called molluscum contagiosum and is very common. All three of my kids have had it and were fine. Molluscum are viralbased “bumps” that shows up typically on kids and usually bothers parents more than the child! Today we are going to address what molluscom is, how it’s transmitted, the typical course and the treatment approach. So, first, what is molluscom? It’s a viral-based infection that is in the poxvirus family and is highly contagious. It occurs in parts of the world that are warm and humid (aka Baldwin County) and is transmitted primarily through direct contact of lesions (example: sharing towels, clothing, and toys). It typically affects kids from one to ten years old, but can affect any age person. So how do you know if you have it? The molluscum lesions start off as small, painless flesh-colored papules or nodules that have a dimple in the middle. They can range in size from a pinhead to the size of a pencil eraser.

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They occur in clumps and can spread in a line if scratched. The difference in this rash is that it will stick around for a few months to a year and a half, and really not change, while most infectious rashes will resolve fairly quickly. The bumps can pop up anywhere. Typically the trunk, armpits, legs and face are common places, but not on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet. Finally, the bumps will start to go through different stages over the course of 9 to 18 months! The first bumps will oftentimes get bigger and redder and then will usually rupture with a white head on them. Then new bumps pop up in different areas and the cycle starts all over. It’s important to know that the virus lives on the surface of the skin and once the bumps are gone, you are in the clear. The molluscum bumps will NOT lie dormant and then pop up again years later. So what can you do? There are different surgical options including scraping, needling, and freezing and medicine options including “beetle juice.” However, these treatment options can lead to trauma for the child, scarring and/or skin discoloration. So, we usually

intervene only if the child has secondary bacterial infections like MRSA or severe irritation. Typically, we do nothing! The body’s immune system will fight off the molluscum on its own, but the key is to understand that the process can take a few months up to one and a half years! That’s right, one and a half years! So does that mean you have to keep your child away from all other kids for one and a half years? Of course not! Molluscum is so common that keeping your child away from someone that has it or away from all others if your child has it won’t help, nor will it prevent it from spreading. So, use common sense and always wash your hands, but remember, if a rash bothers you more than your child, I can pretty much guarantee, that it’s OK! 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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ing it’, I pray for each student by name to remind myself of my why!” She often reflects on the fact that her students count on her to make learning a positive experience. To help them stay motivated and engaged, Mrs. Ruffin shared her secret is a lot of laughter! “We laugh a lot!” she said. Her belief is that if they are having a good time, it makes the challenging circumstances that arise a lot easier to work through. For example, when teaching went virtual during the pandemic in 2020, a flat Mrs. Ruffin helped engage students online! “It was such a shock to have to suspend the school year, and I wanted to make sure my second graders knew that I was thinking of them,” she said. “So I mailed them a flat version of me.” Beyond the subject matter Mrs. Ruffin teaches her students each year, she hopes her students will know two other things. One being that they are loved and the other being that they are more than capable of accomplishing hard things!

“Truly humbling!” said Mrs. Brooke Ruffin of being nominated as April’s Teacher of the Month! “I have so much appreciation and respect for these parents. They want what is best for their kids and they have been so supportive of me as a teacher.” Mrs. Ruffin has been teaching for 17 years but has only been teaching fourth grade at Christ the King in Daphne for the past six. She previously taught second and Pre-K 4. “I’ve taught in many different schools, but Christ the King is the only Catholic school.” She shared that her favorite teaching moment so far is when the students are all gathered in mass and singing praises together, “I feel like I’m getting a little glimpse of heaven!” Pursuing a career that could really make a difference was why Mrs. Ruffin decided to become a teacher. She graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a Bachelor in Elementary Education. She chose to work with elementary aged students because they are genuine with a positive view on life. Faith has played a huge role in Mrs. Ruffin’s career and in helping her to stay motivated to teach with excellence. “On the days I’m not ‘feel-

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Mrs. Ruffin loves spending time with her family, including her husband of 17 years, Steve, and their two children, Nora and Carter. They love to play board games, watch movies and get outside! She also loves to read. In fact, if she hadn’t pursued teaching, Mrs. Ruffin thinks she would have pursued becoming an author.

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Autauga County Schools Bayside Academy Students Excel in Visual Arts Achievement Program

Bayside Academy is pleased to announce our First Place winners and also our Honorable Mention winners in the 2022 Visual Arts Achievement Awards sponsored by the Alabama State Council on the Arts. The Visual Arts Achievement Program provides local and state recognition for student achievement in the visual arts. The program is designed to offer encouragement to young artists, showcase their work, and offer opportunities for advanced training beyond high school. Bayside students won first place in five out of eight categories. These first place winners will advance to the state level of competition. Honorable Mention Group 1: Photography: The Greatest View – Garrek Snell ’26; Computer Image: Obscured Insight – Penny Snell ’27. First Place Group 2: Painting: Interlaced – Isabelle Rutland ’24; Photography: Flora – Nina Dowhan ’24; Computer Image: Perception – Ethan Dull ’22; Sculpture: Frida En Mariposas – Maggie Britt ’23; Mixed Media: Modern Byzantine – Anna Grace Spitzer ’25. Honorable Mention Group 2: Painting: Green with Envy – Elizabeth Ernest ’24; Mixed Media: Free as a Bird – O’Melia Macpherson ’22. Pictured: Front row: Anna Grace Spitzer, Isabelle Rutland, Nina Dowhan, and Ethan Dull. Back row: Elizabeth Ernest, Garrek Snell, and Penny Snell. Not pictured: Maggie Britt and O’Melia Macpherson.

Using Dr. Seuss Stories to Teach Foley ES Students Science Dr. Seuss’s Bartholomew and the Oobleck is the perfect introduction to matter! Students made Oobleck, which has the properties of both solids and liquids.

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Congratulations to the 2021 Lemonade Day Entrepreneurs of the Year

Congratulations to the 2021 Lemonade Day Entrepreneurs of the Year, Emily and Sophia Owen. They were awarded two brand new ‘pink lemonade’ bikes from the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce at Progress Bank in Daphne. Emily and Sophia are in 4th and 5th grade and attend W.J. Carroll Intermediate School. They participated in the 2021 Lemonade Day last September. Lemonade stands were set up around Fairhope, Daphne and Spanish Fort. Their profit and business plan were submitted to the National Lemonade Day program for review. “We enjoyed the day so much and the kids were absolutely adorable” says Tully Cruthirds of the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce. “We are excited for this year’s Lemonade Day happening May 7. This program allows kids an insight to what it takes to operate a successful business.” Lemonade Day teaches 3rd - 6th Graders how to start, own, and operate their very own business, a lemonade stand! Kids learn about creating their own success when they learn to set a goal, make a plan, work the plan, and achieve their dreams. By sparking entrepreneurship, we prepare today's youth to become the business and community leaders of tomorrow. Lemonade day is May 7, 2022. For more information about Lemonade Day please contact the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce at officeadmin@eschamber.com or follow the event on Facebook, https://bit.ly/37oGQ3i.

Baldwin County Virtual School Students Attend Jousting Tournament Baldwin County Virtual School 7th and 8th-grade students attended a Jousting Tournament hosted by Summerdale School. Fun was had by all and Maria (6th grade) was chosen from the crowd to shoot a watermelon from a trebuchet.

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Autauga County Schools Fairhope East Classes Receive GSMS Art Cake Decorators Ariana Daily and Reese Wood were selected as the winners of the Robots through STEM Grant Gulf Shores Middle

Thank you, Ingalls Shipbuilding! Mrs. Hood's Fairhope East STEAM classes have been exploring their new Kibo robots! These hands-on educational robots engage young students to learn STEAM concepts through play and creative selfexpression! Fairhope East students were given these amazing resources through a $5,000 STEM grant awarded by Ingalls Shipbuilding! These STEM grants are designed to recognize and support excellence in STEM education by providing funds to enhance public and private K-12 school programs. Thank you, Ingalls Shipbuilding, for your support of innovative teaching and learning!

School Advanced Art class Cake Decorating Contest. While learning about the art occupation, Cake Decorator, the students were asked to design cakes for various cultural events including, Day of the Dead, Brazilian Carnival, Holi, Diwali, Chinese New Year and Junkanoo. The advanced artists researched the festivals and designed cakes that portrayed the festival. Mrs. Brenda, owner of A Specialty Bakery in Gulf Shores, jumped on board and wanted to take the designs of the two lucky students and bring their cake dreams to life.

Encore Ensemble Members at All-State Choral Festival

Members of Fairhope High School's Encore Ensemble auditioned and were selected for the Alabama Vocal Association All-State Choral Festival, which was held in Birmingham on March 10-12. These select students studied pieces of music for All-State on their own time and were part of an elite choir under the clinician and conductor Dr. Jabarie Glass. They performed six songs in front of several thousand audience members. Pictured on this very windy day are ensemble director Diane Ham and FHS students in the honor choir, Rawlin Hoffman, Jonah Nelson, Grayson Harris, Leila Price, Noah Trull and John Thomas Freeman.

DHS Winterguard Teams Win Awards at Florida Competition

LEAD Program at Summerdale

Congratulations to the Daphne High School Varsity and JV Winterguard Teams on their award-winning performances at The Escambia, FL Competition. Varsity finished in 3rd place in their division and JV took home 1st place in their division.

Through the LEAD program, 6th grade students were able to experience the effects of drugs and alcohol usage by using altered goggles.

Book Parade at J. Larry Newton

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It certainly was an Enchanting evening for Prom 2022! Congratulations to Prom Queen, Ella Caldwell, and Prom King, Duncan Floyd. Many thanks to the Junior class for hosting a great night and to our fabulous Prom Ladies: Angie Phillips, Ariel Kirby, & Morgan Soutullo for making it all come together!

Engineering Design at Bay Minette ES

Mrs. Garrett's 5th Graders at Bay Minette Elementary used the Engineering Design Process to plan, build, and test parachutes.

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It was an exciting day at Foley Elementary as they held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new book vending machine! Students have the opportunity to earn tokens for free books! The first students chosen were those that met their AR goal for the first three quarters! We’re so proud of them all! We’re excited to have the first book vending machine in the county!

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Bayside’s Special TWOsday Project

On this special TWOsday (2/22/22), Bayside Academy’s Lower School students collected cereal boxes for Prodisee Pantry. The hope was to collect at least 222 boxes of cereal, and the students surpassed the goal by donating more than 2x222! Pictured, Bayside 4th grade students pass cereal boxes to Ray, a dedicated Prodisee Pantry volunteer.

Buddy Reading at Foley ES

A group of Mrs. Rockstall’s students at Foley Elementary came to buddy read with Mrs. Sullivan’s second grade class. What an awesome group of fifth graders!

CTKCS Scholars Bowl Team Takes 2nd At Regional

The CTKCS 21-22 Scholar Bowl Team took 2nd place in the Regional Scholars Bowl Tournament. Eighth grader Andrew Kiernan earned an All-Star Top Score Medal at the State Championship, coming in fourth in total points scored among all the competitors at the tournament.

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Mardi Gras Parade at St. James

St. Michael Students Design Dragster

St. James Episcopal school students celebrated Mardi Gras with their annual Mardi Gras Box Parade. Students used boxes to create their “floats” and had fun parading through campus!”

St. Michael seniors in Mr. Jon Hall's Engineering class used CAD software to design a CO2-powered dragster and used computational fluid dynamics software to improve the dragster’s aerodynamics. The final dragster designs were 3D printed and raced against each other in a double-elimination tournament. Graham Roh finished first and Caroline Nickelson finished second in the dragster races! Congratulations Cardinals and future engineers!

Bayshore Christian School Student Invited to Sail on USA Team at Regatta in Netherlands

Congratulations to BCS student Joe Comer for being invited to sail on the USA Team at the Magic Marine Easter Regatta in the Netherlands. The regatta dates are April 11-18th, and he is one of 15 kids chosen from the US to compete against over 100 sailors from Germany, Great Britain, Finland, and Belgium. We are so proud of you Joe!

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Students at Nature Connect Learn About Water Cycle

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The students at Nature Connect Outdoor School in Fairhope have been enjoying some of the warmer weather down by the creek. They have been learning about the water cycle!

Daphne East Elementary Future Teacher Club created an encouraging bulletin board for students about ACAP testing!

Students Study Shakespeare at Spanish Fort HS

Ms. Poole’s freshmen classes at Spanish Fort High School are presenting on the Elizabethan Era and Shakespeare introductions before they begin their Romeo and Juliet unit.

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Daphne Middle School Daphne Diamond Dolls girls mentoring group had the opportunity to visit the University of South Alabama in Mobile. Our girls were shown so much love, as well as valuable insight to guide their future goals, dreams, and college endeavors!

Renaissance Students Visit Rollins College

Renaissance School of the Eastern Shore 11th graders visit Rollins College in Winterpark, FL.

Rainbow Fun at Fairhope East ES

In Science/STEAM Lab at Fairhope East Elementary, kindergarten students learned all about rainbows. They made rainbow milk and created their very own rainbow milk Picasso picture. The kiddos also explored the Rainbow Cave where they were able to see the colors of a rainbow through a glass of water using a flashlight. “Rainbow Fun!” 23

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Autauga County Schools NHS Inductions held at Baldwin County High School

Baldwin County High School held a ceremony to welcome its 47 newest members into the National Honor Society. As each new member was inducted, they signed the official membership book. The ceremony concluded with the lighting of the candles from current to new members as it made it all around the full circle. The four pillars of the academic honor society are to foster scholarship, service, leadership and character. New members include seniors Christopher Bennett, Edward Clark, Charlie Miller, Tamichael Neal; juniors, Alania Brown, Kelsey Burford, Rian Dunn, Ella Stapleton, Hannah White; and sophomores Madison Anderson, Samantha Boykin, Saylor Bryant, Emily Byrd, Savannah Cale, Conner Cash, Jackson Cassady, Taylor Chain, Kathryn Daniels, Ruby Day, Lauren Donald, James Emmons, Daelyn Fine, Brooke Godwin, Savannah Grace, Alfonzo Griffin, Angelina Grubbs, Payton Guy, Bailey Harris, Lorna Hester, Jaxson Hughes, Bryant Johnson, Elia Johnson, Calob Koehrsen, Shadyn Marion, Rae'unna Mims, Tyler Musgrove, Drace Nelson, Matalynn Padgett, Joshua Rice, Katie Rieben, Hannah Robinson, Kinsey Seals, Kaiden Smith, Kensley Smith, Shelby Stewart, Jayla West and Stacie Wilson. NHS officers include Kylie Hall, president; Andrew Donald, vice president; Arianna McMahill, secretary; Andrew Guy, treasurer; Amelia Turner, historian; Emma Johnson, sergeant-at-arms. Chapter sponsors include Kassandra Robbins, Donna Johnson, Judy Bridges, Tabetha Davis, Chantelle McPherson, Norleisha Lewis, Misty Byrd, Claire Celaya, Amy Boykan, Claire Turner, Alex Homan and David Garrett.

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The St. Michael Health & Wellness Club sponsored a "Hoops for Heart" basketball game during Advisory period on March 8th. Student members of the club played against Mobile Arcdioces seminarians! Students paid $5 to watch the game and raised $750 for the American Heart Association! The seminarians won by 1 point!

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Fairhope HS Art Students Create Art for Arts and Crafts Festival Art 2 students, Joe Solomon, Adrian Foutch, Claudia Catar, and Lena Amare created the Art work titled “Platinum Jubilee” for the Arts and Crafts Festival.

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St. Michael Science Olympiad Team Competes Virtually

St. Michael competed in Science Olympiad for the first time this year. On Feb. 12 they competed virtually against 8 other schools. Results: 4th place - Disease Detectives - Margie Cowles and Lily Navarre; 3rd place - Ornithology - Will Ramsay and Asheton Sawyer; 2nd place - Astronomy - Rory Andrews; 2nd place - Rocks and Minerals - Lily Navarre; 2nd place - Bridges - Michael Prouty and Andrew Corbett.

CTKCS Chess Teams Place in Final League Matches

The CTKCS chess team traveled to Causey Middle School to compete in the final chess match of the season recently. Our middle school team won second in the league, while in individual play, Andrew Kiernan came in first place. Our elementary school team came in 3rd, in individual play, Jackson Miller came in third place. Congratulations to all the CTKCS players for their hard work and dedication!

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FEES Students Meet the Governor

Mrs. Keenan’s language arts class at Fairhope West Elementary School, culminated their poetry unit with recitations of their chosen poems at the “Keenan Cafe”.

Fairhope East Elementary fourth graders had the best day touring our state’s capitol and meeting our governor!

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Foley HS Students Learn How to Sew

Mrs. Smith's Art 3 and 4 students at Foley High School recently learned how to sew. Students used their new skills to sew sculptures, also known as stuffed animals.

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DHS Students Earn Gold Medal in FCCLA Competition

Congratulations to Daphne High School FCCLA students, Margaret Premo and Ben Tapley, who earned a gold medal in their ALAFCCLA competition. Also, congratulations to Mrs. McCollum, DHS FCCLA sponsor. Their hard work and dedication was unmatched! 3 fun filled days of leadership training, competition and networking. A HUGE thank you to SEEDS Supporting Educational Excellence in Daphne Schools for always supporting our students and their success.

Autauga County Schools Bayside Academy Students Rank Superior in Theatre for Youth Festival Six middle school students from Bayside Academy competed in the Alabama Conference of Theatre's Theatre for Youth Festival on March 5th in Montgomery. This was Bayside's first theatrical competition, and the girls represented the school well, receiving four medals of Excellence and nine Superior medals (the competition's highest scoring category). All Bayside students received Superior marks in their acting events. Listed are the students, their events, and their accomplishments: 7th grade: Lily Lumpkin: Superior Solo Musical, Superior Solo Acting. 6th grade: Lila Clark: Excellent Solo Musical, Superior Solo Acting; Caroline Ernest: Excellent Solo Musical, Superior Solo Acting; Mary Carlisle Williams: Excellent Solo Musical, Superior Solo Acting. 5th grade: Sadie Murphy: Excellent Solo Musical, Superior Duet Acting; Drew Williams: Superior Solo Acting, Superior Duet Acting. Pictured left to right: Sadie Murphy, Mary Carlisle Williams, Lila Clark, Lily Lumpkin, Caroline Ernest, and Drew Williams.

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Archery Fun at Renaissance School Renaissance School of the Eastern Shore students participate in 4H Archery during PE.

Annual Bayshore Benefit at Bayshore Christian School

BCS celebrated its 14th annual Bayshore Benefit this past month! Thank you to all of sponsors & supporters for making this event such a success!

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Students, families, and faculty at W.J. Carroll finished well at the 2022 SEEDS 5K and Fun Run in Daphne. Congratulations to our sister school, Daphne Elementary, for taking home the trophy for the most participants registered! We want to thank our community, partners, and families for supporting all of our Daphne Schools!

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Autauga County Schools Three Baldwin County Students Honored at Visual Arts Exhibit Reception in Montgomery

Three Baldwin County students were honored at the State Superintendent's Visual Arts Exhibit Reception at the Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery. Over 600 works of art were submitted for consideration to the state-wide prestigious art exhibit and only 60 pieces were selected to receive recognition. Each school district in the state can submit 20 pieces of art for consideration and Baldwin County had three students earn recognition in their grade category. School student Fynnegan Stanford won a 1st place award, Alyssa Morrow of Elberta Middle School received a 3rd place award, and J.L. Newton student John Mello received an Honorable Mention. Fynnegan and John, along with their art teachers Tamera Wilbourne and Davina Gwin, were on hand to receive their certificates and prizes from State Superintendent Dr. Mackey. Fine Arts Supervisor Amy Plunkett received Alyssa's prizes on her behalf since she and art teacher Linda Hill were unable to attend. Family members also attended the ceremony and reception in honor of the winning students. Congratulations again to Fynnegan, Alyssa, and John.

Pi Day at Fairhope HS

Mrs. Knight’s AP Calculus students at @fairhopehigh spent Pi Day using the techniques they have learned while studying volume by revolution to calculate the volume of various candies.

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Daphne East Red Ribbon Winner

Brody McDavid, Daphne East Elementary School Red Ribbon Week Leadership Award winner, delivering more snacks and drinks to our Eastern Shore Urgent Care as part of our Daphne feeder pattern project to Stuff the Bus for our healthcare workers! Thank you, healthcare workers!

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Fairhope West Students Visit Alpaca Farm

It was a great day for a field trip to the Hummingstar Alpaca Farm! Mrs. Bumpers’ 4th grade Project Jubilee students spent the day with the alpacas. While there, they learned all about the animals and were able to complete a needle felting project using the alpacas’ fleece.

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Congratulations to Summerdale School’s New NJHS Inductees!

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Bayside Academy Inducts 42 into National Honor Society

On March 14, Bayside Academy inducted 42 students into the Patsy T. Phillips chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS). Congratulations to the following inductees: Sam Beall, Elle Brown, Samuel Carpenter, Blai Cebrian-Claramunt, Elizabeth Chen, Katie Clements, Caroline Crum, Amelia Cunningham, Trae Duncan, Kylee Ellis, Wilson Engeriser, Kate Ginger, Lauren Godwin, Taylor Goodrich, Claire Hamilton, Josie Head, Sarah Higginbotham, Pierce Horton, Joe Howell, Hunter Hyderally, John Henry Johnson, Augusta Lane Jones, Joey Jones, John Will Kirkland, Zoe Makamson, Hudson McClure, Ryan McCullough, Miranda McDonald, Lillie McInnis, Trey McKean, Beverley Milteer, Millison Mixon, Marlee Moore, Cade Morris, William Morrison, Nicole Nager, John Thomas Neill, Cecil Pinkston, Ty Postle, Jonah Rubio, Victoria Rutland, and Cooper White. 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. Pictured: Bayside Academy’s newly inducted members of the Patsy T. Phillips chapter of the National Honor Society.

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EASTER EGG HUNT ON THE GREAT LAWN

Saturday, April 9 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Thousands of Easter eggs will be scattered across the Great Lawn for children to gather and exchange for treats! There will be special hunts for different age groups, as well as prizes, candy and “eggtivities,” which makes this an “eggcelent” family outing.

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BCHS Golf Team Honors Former Teammate by Wearing his Name on their Hats

Members of the Baldwin County High School Golf Team are paying homage to a former teammate by wearing his name on their hats this season. “Shackelford” is embroidered on each team cap, a nod to Blayne Shackelford who died in a car crash in 2020. Blayne was a member of the varsity golf team from seventh through twelfth grades and spent countless afternoons at the golf course, working to become a better player. Coach Richie Nobles said the idea originated with teammates A.J. Nobles and Matthew Franklin, who played alongside Blayne. “The loss of Blayne affected the guys tremendously. But in the same gritty spirit that Blayne had, they decided to put his name on their hats. The character traits that Blayne exhibited were admirable and worthy to be acquired,” Nobles said. “So each time they put their hat on, they remember. When someone asks about that name being on their hat, they are prepared to share about Blayne and the impact he had on them. We all miss him terribly but are so thankful to have been a part of his life and he of ours.” Team members include A.J. Nobles, Matthew Franklin, Cade McDill, Austin Vilborg, Langston Lewis, Andrew Ellis, Gavin Jerkins, Landon Cain and Luke Aplin. His mom Elizabeth Koziol wished the team good luck on the season and thanked them for their kind gesture. “Blayne loved you all and shared so many good times with you,” she shared. “I know he’s proud of each one of you. Thank you for honoring him, makes my momma heart proud. Go Tigers.” Blayne’s family and friends are also working to carry on his legacy by awarding scholarships to BCHS senior students. They also hope to build an indoor practice facility named “The Shack” that Blayne often talked about with Coach Nobles. The second annual Blayne Shackelford Memorial Golf Tournament will be held May 13 at Holly Hills Municipal Golf Course.

Fairhope HS FCCLA Competes at State Leadership Conference

30 - Fairhope High School FCCLA did awesome at the FCCLA State Leadership Conference in Montgomery. They earned 1st place and Gold Medals in Interpersonal Communications, Silver Metals in Event Management, Career Investigations, and Chapter Service Project Display, and Bronze in Focus on Children.

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Robertsdale Navy JROTC Places 1st at ROV Competition

Discovery Hall Programs hosted the second annual Alabama SeaPerch ROV Competition on March 12, 2022. Robertsdale Navy JROTC placed 1st overall, and 1st in Obstacle and Mission Course. As the Alabama Seaperch Regional Champions, we qualified for the International SeaPearch Challenge this summer in Maryland. Congratulations to Robertsdale Navy JROTC. Your hard work and dedication has proven itself.

SFMS Students Attend Alabama All-State Choral Festival

Congrats to Spanish Fort Middle Mrs. Stewart’s selected Choir members for getting the opportunity to attend the Alabama All-State Choral Festival.

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Mrs. Hampton’s class at Orange Beach Elementary is learning about rainbows and did a STEM project to make a rainbow.

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J.L. Newton Student’s Artwork Displayed at State Capitol

We are so proud of our very own 4th grade student, John Mello! John’s artwork was selected for an Honorable Mention award at the 2022 Alabama State Superintendent Art Show! He is one of three students from Baldwin County that had artwork chosen to be displayed at our state capitol building in Montgomery, Alabama. The Alabama State Superintendent’s visual Arts Awards Ceremony and reception will take place March 9, 2022 at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery, Alabama. John is pictured with JL Newton art teacher, Davina Gwin (left) and JL Newton Vice-Principal, Mrs. Lynn Smith (right).

Bayshore presents Ballet Company

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STEAM Lab at Robertsdale ES

Ms. Gore's first-grade class at Robertsdale Elementary School enjoyed being engineers in the STEAM Lab. They rotated to various STEAM stations and using their imaginations, designed objects such as Playdoh sweets, Lego fire stations, and wooden buildings.

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Students From CACC @ Fairhope Academy Work Towards Technical Career

Students enrolled in the AMT 101 course through Coastal Alabama Community College at The Fairhope Academy are learning how to verify Ohms Law through building electrical circuits and verifying the outcome with a multimeter. So proud of these students and their dedication towards their future technical career.

Guest Readers at Silverhill ES

Mrs. Lenise Ligon was a guest reader in Mrs. DiMario's kindergarten class for Read Across America. She works at our local FoxNews station in Mobile. Panini Pete was also a guest reader in Mrs. DiMario's class. He is a restauranteur/chef owning several local restaurants in our area. He has also been featured on the television channel, the Food Network.

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Reading is Fun at Summerdale School

Students at Summerdale School enjoyed their visit from Thing 1 and Thing 2 along with reading The Lorax while discussing the environment. They were then asked if they could change a liquid to another state of matter. If they could, how? Students were challenged to predict what would happen after shaking the liquid for a period. Then students put the challenge to the test shaking and having fun. We read The Butter Battle Book by Dr. Seuss and enjoyed tasting it on a small piece of bread.

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J. Larry Newton First Graders Lead Morning Meeting

First grade students in Mrs. Vivar’s class at J. Larry Newton School led their morning meeting and math calendar time today. These learning activities are so important and helpful to build student confidence and improve speaking and listening skills for many different situations. So proud of these kids for being a leader in their learning!

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Bringing STEAM to life at SFES! Mrs. Carmen Flammini along with the STEAM Lab and 4th grade classes are studying soil composition of our new school construction site. Mrs. Flammini is the Urban Regional Extension Agent for Mobile and Baldwin County through the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Among some of the lessons that are being taught by Mrs. Flammini are a soil pit analysis, plant growth in different types of soil and using the Engineering Design Process to create a prototype to prevent soil erosion. We are so excited for this opportunity for our 4th grade students!

Montgomery-bound! Baldwin EMC ’s 2022 Youth Tour delegates hit the road to Montgomery to meet elected officials, tour capital landmarks, and interact with other Youth Tour delegates from across the state! Congratulations to Camille Bailey from Robertsdale High School Bear Nation, Mayme McFarland from Foley High School, Angela Mondragon-Olvera from Fairhope High and Kayleigh Thomas from Spanish Fort High.

Celebrating Dr. Seuss at Bay Minette ES

Mrs. James’ class at Bay Minette Elementary celebrated Dr. Suess well with Green Eggs and Grinch Juice.

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Special Visitors at Robertsdale ES

Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Lori’s Pre-K class at Robertsdale Elementary School had two special visitors today. Thank you, Cpl. Jeff Brown with ALEA and Mrs. Denise Cowling, our very own RBDE Clerk.

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W. J. Carroll Intermediate students learned first-hand about Alabama history while visiting the State Of Alabama’s capital in Montgomery.

STEM Fair Held at Coastal Alabama Community College

Another successful STEM Technology Student Association (TSA) County Competition which was held at Coastal Alabama Community College in Bay Minette. Around 150 students from all middle and high school STEM programs competed in designing, problem solving, and critical technical skill competitions.

Geometry at Fairhope West ES

Mrs. O'Donnell's class at Fairhope West Elementary used cubes to build rectangular prisms then calculated the volume of their shapes!

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Autauga County Schools Playground Construction at Celebrating Renaissance School Seuss and Renaissance School of the Eastern Shore’s new playground is almost complete! Central Christian School Mrs. Newman's K5 class is Celebrated Dr. Seuss' 118th Birthday.

CTKCS At Regional Science Olympiad

Select CTKCS Junior High students recently participated in the Regional Science Olympiad competition. Team members placing in the top 3 in some of the competitions include: Gianna Barfield and Wells Sawyer for anatomy and physiology, Henry Ashe and Andy Cisneros for meteorology, and Andrew Kiernan and Patricio Garcia for Disease Detectives. Congratulations!

Sheriff’s Office Donates Dodge Charger to Automotive Class at SBCT Thank you to Sheriff Mack and the Baldwin County Sheriffs' Office. They donated a decommissioned 2007 Dodge Charger to the Automotive Technology class at South Baldwin Center for Technology. We are very appreciative of the partnership that we have with the Sheriff's Department. The Charger will become a vital part of the instruction for our students. It's reassuring to know that our community cares about the education of the students in Baldwin County.

Fairhope HS Soccer Team Wins Island Cup Tournament Congratulations to the Fairhope High girl's soccer team for winning the Island Cup tournament in Gulf Shore. We are proud of you!

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Mrs. Murrell’s Super Scientists had a great time at the Pelican’s Nest. They learned so much about Mobile Bay and our natural habitats in Baldwin County. Mrs. Hardman was the best! Eastern Shore Parents I April 2022

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Rockwell ES Reflections Winners

Autauga County Schools Fairhope High School Sailing Team Wins First!

Congratulations to Rockwell Elementary school Reflections winners who were recognized at last night's PTA meeting! Thank you to all who participated!

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Baldwin County Virtual Elementary School first brother/sister duo 40 Book Challenge Winners! Jackson is a 3rd grader in Mrs. Walden’s Class and Jayna is a 5th grader in Mrs. Whiddon’s Class. What a great way to cap off our Read Across America Week!

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Knights of Columbus Makes Donation to Baldwin County Spring Games Thank you to The Knights of Columbus who have donated $750 for the Baldwin County Spring Games for our special needs students. Mr. Tim Dees from the Knights of Columbus is pictured with BCBE's Leigh Anne McPherson and Marty McRae.

Fairhope East Receives STEM Grant for Educational Robots

Thank you, Ingalls Shipbuilding! Mrs. Hood's STEAM classes have been exploring their new Kibo robots this week! These hands-on educational robots engage young students to learn STEAM concepts through play and creative self-expression! Fairhope East students were given these amazing resources through a $5,000 STEM grant awarded by Ingalls Shipbuilding! These STEM grants are designed to recognize and support excellence in STEM education by providing funds to enhance public and private K-12 school programs. Thank you, Ingalls Shipbuilding, for your support of innovative teaching and learning!

Daphne Middle School Compass II Life Graduation Another great group of young men completed the program.

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The Bayshore Eagles wrestling team finished the season in 7th in the State in 1-4A with two state placers and a State Champ. Zeke Dernlan is a State Champ! William Rainer and Caleb Heger finished in 3rd place at the State Tournament. This is a tremendous accomplishment by these Eagles! Congratulations to Zeke, Caleb, and our Senior and team captain William Rainer!

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Shout out to our St. Michael Sailing Team for winning 1st place at the Northshore Cup Regatta at Pontchartrain Yacht Club. Robert Montgomery and Graham Rose traveled to Mandeville, LA. to compete with 8 boats on the water. After 6 long races, St. Michael tied in points. They earned the overall win with a bullet in the last race. Congratulations Cardinal Sailors!

Mrs. Welch’s class at Foley Elementary learned about Hurricane Katrina and the levee system! They then planned, created and tested their model levees!

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Autauga County Schools Fairhope Junior City Council’s Camellia Crosswalk

After a little weekend weather delay, the students were up early on Sunday morning to install their artwork on Bancroft. The camellia was chosen as the project's subject due to the flower's rich history in Fairhope. The design depicts the blooming of the "Irrational Exuberance" camellia. Special thanks go to Assistant Public Works Director George Ladd and Andy Kenny with the City, the Fairhope Police Department and Coastal Alabama Community College Fairhope campus director Mandy Bezeredi, Graphic Design & Animation Instructor Kristen Barnhill and Animation & Visual FX Instructor Steven Hussey for their assistance in the project. FJCC members include Ellie Herrick, Grayson McKean, Galey McKelvain, Rafael Olivier, Ann Lyles Tapscott, Isabella Tran, Ellery Scott, Joe Solomon, Josie Linn and Addison Spears.

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Baldwin County Schools Awarded Grants

The Baldwin County Public School System was recently notified that seven schools and teachers in our district were awarded $110,000 in Alabama Arts Education Initiative Grants for the 2022/23 school year! Congratulation to the following schools and their dedicated fine arts teachers: -Elberta High, teacher Josh Cockrell, $20,000 -Fairhope West, teacher Melissa White, $20,000 -Foley High, teacher Michael Roy, $20,000 -Summerdale, teacher David Collins, $20,000 -Mathis, teacher Christy Engell, $10,000 Year 2 -Daphne East, teacher Jason Jackson, $10,000 Year 2 -Orange Beach Middle/High, teacher Darren Butler, $10,000 Year 2 45

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Here’s to hoping Meatless Monday is still a thing because we have the perfect recipe to try in the kitchen if it is! This month’s recipe, brought to you by Kristen Kammer-Hattox and her family, is Southwest Egg rolls. “They are a real winner for our family, the perfect fit!” said Kristen as she described why they decided to share this recipe with everyone. Kristen, a media coordinator, shared that these baked egg rolls are easy to fit into their family’s very busy schedule. You see, Kristen and her husband Brandon, have twins in fourth grade. Their son Parker is very involved in his first year playing on a travel baseball team and their daughter, Nola, is part of a grassroots volleyball team. When the twins are not dedicating time to their athletics, they are participating in choir and even once a month Bible studies. “We often have to divide and conquer.” said Kristen. She shared that most days, starting at 3 pm, she becomes a mom taxi. Thankfully Brandon, who is happily employed at Austal Shipyard, is able to help taxi too! Kristen explained that Brandon is often home in time to be very active in the kids extra-curricular activities, something she is very grateful for! The couple spends an awful lot of time driving the kids back and forth to practices and weekend tournaments and they wouldn’t have it any other way! Southwest Egg rolls have easily become a family favorite at Kristen’s house because they can be experimented with Eastern Shore Parents I April 2022

and are quick and easy to make! She shares that Brandon is the chef in the family and loves to cook. If it was up to her they would eat cereal and microwaved popcorn more often than not, so she is thankful Brandon takes the lead in the kitchen. In joint effort on Sundays, Kristen and Brandon spend time meal planning for the upcoming week. They map out what nights to cook and what nights they should have a freezer or pick up meal. “At one point we were like ships in the night” said Kristen. “We would just grab pizza or Foosackly’s - which is a family favorite!” Realizing they wanted to spend less time and money eating out, they now opt to sometimes pick up their favorite tenders but take them home and add a salad instead. They also incorporate easy, slow-cooked meals like red beans to their meal plans because they can be left on all day and used in a couple of dishes throughout the week. These egg rolls were a recipe that Kristen had come across years ago and that she and Brandon have tweaked over time. The egg rolls were originally meatless, making them a great vegetarian option but some of the family’s variations do include a heartier filling using pulled pork or buffalo chicken. And when it comes to toppings, Kristen describes the kids as “purists”, meaning they do not add any unless guacamole is on the table. Kristen and Brandon often add sour cream and salsa to theirs. 46

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Southwestern Egg Rolls Ingredients • 1 can of corn (drained) • 1 can of black beans (drained) • 8 oz of shredded cheese • 1 packet of taco seasoning • 1 pack of egg roll wrappers

Instructions Mix ingredients together and make egg rolls. Dip your finger in water to seal the egg roll wrapper closed. Bake at 425 degrees for 8 minutes on each side. Serve with sour cream and salsa. Guacamole also makes an excellent addition on the side. Of course, if you wanted to add meat, you could add shredded chicken, pork, etc.

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Everyone enjoys participating in an Easter egg hunt in the community or with family, but if your family is anything like mine, we have an abundance of plastic Easter eggs leftover after our yearly egg hunts. Here are some fun ideas how you can repurpose the eggs that are fun for kids as well.

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Open the plastic egg and set each half on the table. Hide small items like paper clips, coins, or erasers under each egg. (You will need two of each item.) Play memory and have your child pick two eggs to lift and they can collect them if they match. If they do not match, place the egg back on the table and allow the next person to try. Continue until all items have been matched. With young children, start with just three eggs and increase the numbers as they get the hang of it.

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Glue or tape the eggs shut and set up Easter baskets or buckets and have your kids take turns tossing them, trying to get them into the baskets. Whoever can get the most eggs to land in the bucket or basket wins.

Letter and Word games

For pre-readers, you can work on matching upper and lowercase letters by writing one of each on a half of the egg and then having them match them up. For older kids write common word endings on one half of the egg such as “at”, “ot”, “all”, “ag”, etc. and common word beginnings on the other half of the eggs such as “h”, “b”, “c”, etc. Have your kids put the eggs together to make as many words as possible.

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Use the plastic eggs to make homemade instruments. Fill the plastic egg with dried beans, rice, or popcorn seeds and glue the egg shut. Have your kids shake the egg along to music. To make a maraca, glue plastic spoons, one on each side for a handle. Make sure to do this with your children watching otherwise their natural curiosity can cause them to get creative and break open the egg to see what is inside.

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Put a small amount of paint on a paper for your child and allow them to roll the egg through the paint. They can also open the egg and use it as a stamp. Change the colors for variety.

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Fill a large plastic bin or water table with beans, rice, or water and add some plastic easter eggs and small containers. Some of the eggs may have holes so they will enjoy watching the water slowly pour out from the bottom. If using rice and beans, they love to use them as scoops to fill up larger containers with the rice and beans. They may crack them open and try to serve you dinner as well.. Let the kids play with the sensory bin as they would a sandbox providing appropriate supervision. Plastic Easter eggs are an affordable, and sometimes free, item that you can repurpose in many creative ways. Get the kids involved and see what new ideas you can come up with to reuse your eggs. ESP

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What Your Kids Are Missing If They Don’t Have Social Media

“Will my kids miss out if I do not give them social media?” I get this question at almost every one of my conferences. As parents, it is heartbreaking to think of our children being left behind. The struggle of fitting in seems to start earlier and earlier. By the end of elementary school groups are forming, certain friend circles are established, then middle school hits. Identity formation begins. Teens begin looking for friend groups to identify with. Fitting in, being seen, and feeling as if they are a part of something becomes paramount. Research tells us this desire to connect and be a part of friend groups leads to many social media fueled missteps. Devices, apps and social media platforms provide grossly under monitored, unfiltered access for tweens and teens to reach out for acceptance when they cannot meet their needs within their own immediate friend groups. Teens use the platforms to connect with one another. Why? Because it FEELS easier. A few filtered pictures, attention grabbing videos, and comments that can be made in less than 10 seconds can provide a sense of fitting in. Especially when face to face conversations still feel so hard and sticky. The response that is received on videos, pictures, and under comments can be either hurtful or uplifting. Either way, it begs the teen to return to chase the fleeting feeling of being seen and heard. And with 90 percent of kids over the age of eight… yes eight…having access to a device or social media platform, this way of connecting has become their way of life. However, it is wrought with problems. So back to our original question. What are your kids missing out on if they do not have social media? Will they be left out? The incredibly short and hard answer to accept is yes. With 90 percent of children sitting in this space, unless as parents we Eastern Shore Parents I April 2022

come together and collectively decide as one that our youth simply will not have access until a certain age, this is the reality that our children are facing. They will miss out on Snapchat conversations between friends. They will miss out on knowing where their friends are and what they are doing. They will miss out on parties and get togethers. Some kids will miss out on conversations between teammates if they are on a team that encourages social media as a way to communicate. Now, let’s look at the other side of what they are missing out on if they don’t have access to social media. They will be missing out on pornography access. Instagram drama between friends. Ridiculous and sometimes dangerous Tik Tok trends. Predator access. Addictive gaming behaviors. Body image issues. Cyberbullying. Tech addictions. False connectivity. Ghosting. Access to platforms that rob our children’s innocence. So it begs the question…is it worth it? I am not naive enough to think that teens will, or should never, have access. This does not serve them either. But allowing our young children and teens untethered access does not serve them. It DOES rob them of a childhood. It does force them into a situation where the body and mind have to dance between the intrinsic desires to be a kid, and the forced idea that they should be a part of an incredibly adult space…because everyone else is. So where is the balance? Do we let them feel the pain of being left out or do 50

we allow access that can truly strip their childhood away from them, something that is so precious and that they are truly entitled to. They have but one chance to be little. To be innocent. To feel the freedom and wonder that comes with this innocence. Shouldn’t we protect that as long as we can? After doing this for many years, I feel a certain way about our youth and protecting the space they are in. To me, being left out feels like such a small price to pay to shield them from all of the adult spaces they will have to navigate the rest of their lives. How amazing would it be if all parents felt the same way? What if we come together and say NO MORE. Our kids are worth it. Their sweet, precious, care-free childhood hopes and dreams are worth a few missed conversations. A few skipped parties. What if we, as parents, made it so incredibly uncool to allow social media to rob them of that time? Maybe, just maybe, they really would not be missing out at all. Kristi Bush serves as a national education consultant and social media safety advocate. She is a licensed social worker with greater than 15 years of clinical practice and health care experience. She attended Troy and Auburn University where she studied social work and counseling. Kristi travels nationally and has spoken with thousands of children, parents, professionals and organizations about the benefits and threats associated with social media. You may reach Kristi through her website at www.knbcommunications.com.

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Imagine spending all this time and energy raising your kids, and then when you send them off to college someday, you still have to call to wake them up every morning to make sure they get to class on time. Sounds shocking, right? When I was in college 20 years ago, I can recall going multiple days, maybe even up to a couple of weeks, without communicating with my parents. Sure, this was before cell phones, text messaging, and Facebook, but it just wasn’t necessary to talk to my parents that often. They gave me plenty of freedom to live my own life and to explore and grow during those incredible years as I blossomed into an independent adult. Somehow, I figured out how to register for classes, study, eat, do laundry, meet new friends, get over breakups, and handle bad grades all on my own. Eastern Shore Parents I April 2022

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Nowadays high school graduates enter college as children, incapable of taking care of themselves. According to Julie Lythcott-Haims, author of How To Raise An Adult, overparenting and prolonged childhood are an epidemic in this country. As the Dean of Freshman at Stanford University for 10 years, (one of best universities in the world), Julie Lythcott-Haims witnessed firsthand some disturbing trends of college students. Although they were more successful on paper than ever before, with pages of accolades like awards, high test scores, leadership roles, varsity letters, overseas experiences, unique community service projects, etc., these students were also less familiar with who they were, and their own goals and dreams. So many of them appeared to be robot-like, blindly following the directions of their parents to participate in certain activities and take classes that would land them acceptance letters from the finest institutions possible. She also noticed that these kids couldn’t do much for themselves, and still relied on mom and dad to help them. They were constantly on the phone with their parents asking for advice, and requesting that they take care of basic tasks like registering them for classes, sending them special packages, advising them on their

homework, and even contacting professors if they did not receive the perfect grade. How on earth will these young adults ever hold a job and function in the real world if they can’t take care of themselves during college? We hear a lot about how millennials are difficult to work with in the job market—self-entitled, narcissistic, lazy, and tough to manage. Lythcott-Haims makes it very clear: we have no one to blame but ourselves. The patterns that lead to this detrimental behavior start right now, even if your kids are in kindergarten. Are you one of these types of parents? • Over protective. You view the world as unsafe, scary, and unpredictable so you do everything possible to protect your children instead of preparing them to learn how to handle life’s challenges themselves. • Tiger parent. You provide fierce direction to your kid, telling them that you know

what’s best for them to achieve success in this world. • Excessive hand holder. You do everything for your kids to make life as pleasant as possible for them. You are their concierge, chauffeur, handler, scheduler, and secretary. These helicopter parenting styles are impeding our children. So many parents today feel like their kids can’t be successful without them helping at everyone turn and hovering over them. They spend so much time planning, protecting, directing, and nagging that they are ultimately stunting

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their growth. We are taking away the ability for our children to learn self-efficacy, says Lythcott-Haims. This incredibly important skill is a fundamental aspect of the human psyche. It is when individuals realize that their own actions lead to outcomes, that they have the power to direct their own lives. “If our children are to build selfefficacy, then they need to do more of the thinking, planning, deciding, hoping, coping, trial and error, dreaming, and experiencing life for themselves. We may ensure some short-term goals by over helping, but it comes as a long-term cost to their sense of self. We should be more concerned that they have the habits, skillset, mindset, and wellness to be successful no matter what their future holds,” she announces. This is worrisome because we all want our children to be able to function without us, to fulfill their dreams and live happy, healthy, successful lives. Listening to her presentation really opened my eyes. So, how can we stop doing everything for our kids? Here are some steps to get started on this whole new parenting perspective.

with their own childhood. They may even refer to their child’s grades and activities as “ours”. Learn to separate what’s yours from what’s theirs. We also have to stop trying to mold our kids into something they are not. We will all be much better off if we love our children for who they are and support them.

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It is so important that our children learn how to speak up for themselves and communicate with authority figures and peers alike. We have to stop trying to clean

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Teach Them New Skills

The only way our children will learn to do things for themselves is if we provide opportunities for them to learn new skills. This starts during preschool when we ask our children to dress themselves and use a fork properly. With each new year, there are so many chances to help develop their skillset. The best way to teach our kids a new skill is to: 1) do it for them, 2) do it with them, 3) watch them do it on their own, and 4) let them do it on their own. Wouldn’t you rather gradually teach your kids and not have to cram everything in on the way to college move-in day?!

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up all their messes for them and protect them from failure. The only way they will grow is if they make mistakes and learn how to handle them.

Give Your Kids Experiences

Even if it is totally out of your comfort zone, try to let your kids experience activities without you that will help them build self-confidence and independence. Sleepovers, all-day sports or other competitions, camping trips, and sleepaway camp are some good examples. Last summer my son went off to sleepaway camp for four weeks, and it was very difficult for me. I cried for days worrying about him. But, you know what? When I saw him on visiting day, I was blown away by how happy he was and how mature he acted. I was petrified that he would pick up bad habits and become a rotten kid, but the opposite happened— he became an even more amazing version of himself. By adjusting some of our parenting techniques now, we can better prepare our kids for a successful life ahead of them. ESP

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The Adam Project

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Adam is an unhappy twelve-year-old. Between grieving his father, who died 18 months ago, and being bullied at school, Adam is struggling. Then he meets a stranger in the garage – a stranger who shares his memories and knows his dog. The man is his adult self, on a time travel mission from thirty years in the future. Starring Ryan Reynolds, this solid family sci-fi flick offers time travel, adventure, a great cast and repeated reminders to be nice to mom. The script is well written, the acting excellent, and the action is well paced. The only real problem here is frequent mild and moderate profanity, but given Ryan Reynolds’ normal level of potty mouth, this is a significant improvement – although there’s room for more. Photo ©Netflix

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Meilin is doing her best to be the perfect daughter her mother, Ming, expects. She gets stellar grades, cleans enthusiastically, and helps out at the family’s Chinese temple. However, cracks in her facade are emerging: she wants to hang out with friends, she’s besotted with a boy band – and when she feel strong emotion, she turns into a giant red panda. Brilliantly original, highly empathetic and very funny, this movie is a triumph for Pixar. Parents will likely be unhappy with the movie’s endorsement of Meilin’s rebellion and will want to be aware of animated violence and coded mentions of menstruation. That said, the messages about accepting yourself and valuing your family are worth watching. Photo ©Disney+

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Daniel O’Neil is a Rhode Island state trooper with a lifelong ambition to work in the K9 unit. After seven failed attempts, he decides to find and train his own dog and then apply. At the shelter, he meets Ruby, a dog who has been repeatedly rehomed due to her exuberance and constant disobedience. Refusing to give up, Daniel learns that love, persistence, and faith in himself and his dog are critical to success in his unlikely venture. This movie has a made-for-tv feel but that is overshadowed by the sincerity and heart with which it shares this inspiring true story. Overflowing with positive messages and virtually free of negative content, it’s a great choice for family movie night – especially for animal lovers. Photo ©Netflix

Cheaper by the Dozen

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Overall B-

Violence B

Sex B

Profanity B+

Alcohol/Drugs B

With his restaurant and hot sauce business doing well, Paul Baker has enough money to move his family to their dream house. And it certainly takes a lot of cash because the Bakers have nine children – and a tenth soon joins the clan. Although the kids love their new bedrooms and the community pool, Paul and his wife Zoe soon learn that money doesn’t necessarily buy happiness. This is a cheerful film, with kind children who rarely quarrel but still get up to plenty of mischief. Parents will appreciate the movie’s emphasis on cooperation, diversity, inclusion, and family togetherness but will be less charmed by the unnecessary sexual innuendo and mild profanity. Adults will also find the plot holes and uneven pacing annoying but kids will simply enjoy the goodhearted family chaos. Photo ©Disney+ Grades range from: A= absence of content concerns to D= excess of content concerns Detailed reviews available at www.parentpreviews.com 55

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25325 US Hwy 98, Suite K, Daphne, AL 36526 Each participant will create a project each day along with other fun activities. A snack will be provided daily with a pizza party at the end of the week. Camp will be Monday - Friday, 9am-12noon. Open to children 7-13 years old. Registration required.Visit our website or follow us on Facebook, Hammer & Stain Eastern Shore. June 6th - 10th “Surf, Sand & Sea”; July 18th - July 22nd “Christmas in July”; August 8th - August 12th “Gaming & Movies”. $175 per session. $25 discount if you register by May 15. (251) 929-4640 hammerandstaineasternshore@ gmail.com www.hammerandstaineasternshore.com

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Bayshore Ballet Academy ad on page 35

305 Fels Avenue, Fairhope, AL 36532 Bayshore Ballet is excited to present another summer of exhilarating dance camps with our talented instructors. Call for dates, times, ages, and registration information.

(251) 990-9744 bayshoreballetacademy@gmail.com www.bayshoreballet.com

Bayside Summer Dance Camp ad on page 7

Bayside Academy, 303 Dryer Ave, Daphne, AL 36526 Bayside Academy is offering Let’s Go to the Movies Dance Camp this summer. For a complete list and description of camps you can view the Bayside catalog at www.issuu.com/baysideadmirals/ docs/2022_summer_camp_brochure_issuu (251) 338-6473 admiralsummer@baysideacademy.org www.beyondbayside.campbrainregistration.com/

Creative Outlet Dance Academy ad on page 53

66 South Section Street, Fairhope, AL 36532 Offering a variety of dance camps this summer for ages 3-5 and ages 6-8. All camps are from10:00am – 12:30pm. All classes will include creative movement, ballet, jazz and improvisation. Themes include:“Let’s Luau” June 6th - 9th and July 11th - 14th, “Shimmering Swans”June 13th - 16th and July 18th - 21st, and “Encanto Dance Fiesta” June 20th - 23rd and July 25th - 28th. Cost is $150 per camp. Dancers should wear a leotard, tights and ballet shoes with hair secured away from face. Dancers should bring a light snack. Visit our website to register. (251) 928-9511 www.creativeoutletdance.com

Eastern Shore Dance Academy ad on page 36

9063 Merritt Lane, Daphne, AL 36526 Please call or visit our website for up to date information on our super summer camps and dance intensives! (251) 626-2300 easternshoredance@gmail.com www.facebook.com/easternshoredance

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26436-B Kensington Place, Daphne, AL 36526 Summer Camps: June 6-9: Eastern Shore studio - Ages 3-5 – ballet, creative movement, storytime

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Gulf Coast Dance Alliance

Sheffield School of Dance Eastern Shore

(251) 621-9755 info@gcdadance.com www.gcdadance.com

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The Shoppes at Fairhope Village, 151 Fly Creek Avenue (Suite 430 & 432), Fairhope, AL 36532 Sheffield Summer Series 2022: Magical Princess Camp (ages 3-5) June 21-23 (Eastern Shore Studio). Kick It Up Camp (ages 7-10) - July 19-21 (Eastern Shore Studio). ONLINE REGISTRATION coming soon @ sheffielddance.com. (251) 219-7877 sheffieldschoolofthedance@gmail.com www.sheffielddance.com

Auburn University Gymnastics Camps

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. (334) 844-5047 AUgymcamp@auburn.edu www.auburngymnasticscamps.com

Flip City

9332 Hard Drive, Foley, AL 36535 Camps: Go For The Gold Gymnastics Camp: June 20-23 9:00-12:00, Gymnastics Day Camp- June 29 or July 11, Sports and Art Camp July 11-14 9:00-12:00. (251) 747-0404 flipcityfoley@outlook.com www.flipcityfoley.com

30752 Ember Lane, Spanish Fort, AL 36527 Summer Dance Camp dates are June 6-10. Ballet Princess Camp for ages 3-4 ($150) 10am - 12pm. Dance Jams for ages 5-7 ($200) 9am - 12pm. Dance Boot Camp for ages 8-11 ($200) 9am - 12pm. Register opens March 7! Regular weekly summer classes are held June 6 - July 28.

Next Level Tumbling and Training Center

26090 Equity Drive, Daphne, AL 36526 June 13-17, July 11-15 and August 1-5, 2021. Monday-Thursday 8:45am-12pm, Friday 8:45am-2:00pm. Open to ages 5-12 years. Non-refundable Registration fee $50. $200/ week per camper. Space is limited so register online Today! (251) 621-5797 www.nextleveltumbling.com

Studio B Dance Academy

Studios in Fairhope & Daphne, 20585 County Road 13, Fairhope, AL 36532 & 8051 Whispering Pines Road, Daphne, AL 36526, Eastern Shore’s NEWEST Dance Studio! Locations in Fairhope & Daphne. Summer dance camp sessions listed on our website. We will be offering ballet, tap, jazz, tumbling, arts & crafts, dress-up, fun snacks, and more at the following dance camps: Royal Ball (Prince & Princess), Encanto, Frozen, Trolls, Hip Hop & Flip Flop, & more! Classes for age 2+. Visit our website for details. We can’t wait to see you there! (251) 643-4976 bwalker@bfairhope.com www.studiobalabama.com

21883 Hwy 181, Bldg 3A, Fairhope, AL 36532 Be the first to get our summer schedule information and register early, by joining our mailing list! Check it out on www.kbdanz.com. (251) 776-2699 Kaciodem@gmail.com www.kbdanz.com

Susan’s Academy of Dance

7966 American Way, Daphne, AL 36526 Several dance camps and workshops will be offered this summer! Follow us on Facebook or visit us online for updates!

(251) 626-3835 director@susansacademyofdance.com www.susansacademyofdance.com

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Celebration Church, 8180 Dyer Road, Fairhope, AL 36532 Summer Camp begins May 31st and runs through the end of Summer Break. Monday - Friday from 7:00am - 6:00pm for ages 5 - 12 years. A full summer of fun! Explorative field trips, swimming, art, movies, friend and great memories! (251) 752-4897 lisa@easternshorebaycamp.com baycamp.org

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17395 Highway 104 , Robertsdale, AL 36567 Camp May 31-August 5 , 2022. Monday - Friday 7:00am-5:30pm. Ages K3 - 6th grade. Registration is $50 (includes a t-shirt). Cost: $155 per week for 5 days or $80 per week for 2 days. Weekly fee includes 2 snacks, lunch, & all Field Trips. Activities include: Swimming/Water Play, Arts/Crafts, Excursions, Movies, Bible Stories, Outdoor Activities and Open Gym. Register Online Today!

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101 Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island, AL 36528 Oceans Alive - June 3, 17, July 15 (ages 5 - 8); BIO Blitz- June 24, July 22 (ages 8 - 10); Ocean Bytes- June 2 and July 29 (ages 9-11); Survivor: Dauphin Island June 10, June 23, and July 28 (ages 10-13). Registration/camp specifics are available online. (251) 861-2141 (ext. 7515) DHPsummer@disl.org www.disl.org

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OWA, 100-B North OWA Blvd, Foley , AL 36535 Campers get to utilize the 22+ amusement park rides, indoor water park, STEM, art and much more! May 31-Aug 5, 2022. Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:00pm. Ages: 5-13 years. extended care options. (877) 454-3226 rocky@kidcamcamps.com https://www.kidcamcamp.com/camp-locations/owa

St. James Episcopal School Summer Day Camp ad on page 26

860 North Section Street, Fairhope, AL 36532 June 13-July 22, ages PreK3 (fully potty-trained) through rising 3rd graders. Students that do not attend St. James School may participate. Full-day (7:30am - 2:30pm), and half-day (9:00am - 1:00pm) options. Weekly camp schedule and registration packet available on our website at stjamesfairhope. school. Registration begins March 7. (251) 928-2912 office@stjamesfairhope.org www.stjamesfairhope.school

Boy Scouts of America Cub Scout Day Camp Camp Silvercreek, 16914 Co Rd 52, Silverhill, AL 36576 Baldwin Cub Scout Day Camp - June 13-June 16, 2022. Theme: Welcome to the Wild Wild West!

Camp 3Circle | Fairhope Campus

Eastern Shore Montessori

(251) 990-3112 info@3circlechurch.com www.3circlechurch.com/camp

(251) 626-7505 esmontessorischool@gmail.com www.easternshoremontessori.com

10274 State Highway 104, Fairhope, AL 36532 June 20 - 22, 2022 (Fairhope Campus) Camp 3Circle is a fun-filled week for kids ages 4 years - 4th grade. We incorporate worship, Bible study and games to point children to God’s great love for them.

Camp Chandler Tonsmeire

2701 Shelton Beach Road Extension, Mobile, AL 36618 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 traditional fun day camp program. This is the place where kids can be kids and enjoy a day of adventure. Dates-June 6-10, June 13-17, June 20-24, June 27-July 1, July 5-8, July 11-155, July 18-22. Ages 6-13. (251) 423-2180 ghall@bgcsouthal.org bgcsouthal.org/camp

Camp Rec

Bay Minette Rec Center, 611 McMeans Avenue, Bay Minette, AL 36507 Games, swimming, skating, movies, and much more fun!! Participants should bring a lunch and two snacks everyday. Registration will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration when it opens will be available online at teamsideline. com/bayminette (251) 580-2546

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City of Gulf Shores SPARC Summer Camp

Gulf Shores Cultural Center, 19470 Oak Rd West, SPARC Summer Camp provides our community’s youth with a safe and fun environment to LEARN, PLAY, & GROW. Open to completed grades K-5.

(251) 476-4600 www.bsamac.org

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Camp 3Circle | Daphne Campus

Eastern Shore Academy of Excellence

10080 County Road 64, Daphne, AL 36526 June 6 - 10, 2022. (Daphne Campus) Camp 3Circle is a fun-filled week for kids ages 4 years - 4th grade. We incorporate worship, Bible study and games to point children to God’s great love for them. (251) 990-3112 info@3circlechurch.com www.3circlechurch.com/camp

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23946-B US Highway 98, Fairhope, AL 36532 Monday - Friday 6:30am-5:00pm for gges 6 weeks–12 years. Summer programs offer field trips, arts/crafts, music, science & discovery, swimming and more! Please call to register. (251) 243-5153 Jamie.snowden76@gmail.com www.facebook.com/EasternShoreAcademy

980 Main Street, Daphne, AL 36526 Children will enjoy many activities including arts and crafts, play dough, hands-on projects, activities and games. Programs run June - August, 2021 from 7:00am-5:30pm. 18 months - 5 years.

Exceptional Foundation Gulf Coast

28788 North Main Street, Daphne, AL 36526 Exception Foundation of the Gulf Coast presents a summer program, June 6th to July 28th, 2022. This program will be filled with friends, fun, field trips and more! M-Th 8:00am – 5:30pm. 10 years and up. EFGC is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) program that provides social and recreational opportunities for the special needs communities of Baldwin and Mobile counties. Limited Spots. (251) 625-8955 efgulfcoast@gmail.com www.exceptionalfoundationgc.org

Expect Excellence Program

4849 S Wilson Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561 Summer program: May 31-August 5, 2022 for rising 1st-7th grade and provides a combination of recreational and educational activities for a wellbalanced, out-of-school experience. Registration Open February 28-April 29 Register online at www.orangebeachal.gov (251) 981-7836 https://orangebeachal.gov/facilities/recreation-center-adult-fitness-center/expectexcellence

Fairhope Point Clear Rotary Youth Summer Enrichment Camps

19128 Young Street, Fairhope, AL 36532 June 1-June 30, 2021 and July 6 - 30, 2021 Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:30pm. Ages K-12th grade. Arts, Education, Sports, Leadership, Character, Recreation and more! Members $365 per month per child and includes all field trips and fees. Scholarships available! (251) 928-9148 info@rotaryyouthclub.org www.rotaryyouthclub.org

First Kids Summer Day Camp

First Baptist Church, 300 South Section Street, Fairhope, AL 36532 Field trips, music, arts/crafts, sign language,

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South Baldwin Christian Academy

Bayside Summer Camps

drama, Bible study, movies, tech days, outdoor play and more.. 7:30am–5:30pm. Ages: completed Kindergarten- 6th grade. Full time/Part time options.

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Hot Wheels Skate Center

616 Whispering Pines Drive, Daphne, AL 36526 We offer fun, energetic day camps for ages 6-12. Roller Skating, Inflatables, Basketball, Air-Hockey, Ping-Pong, Pool Table, Field Trips, Art and Crafts and much more. (251) 626-5120 jennifer@hotwheelssaphne.com www.hotwheelsdaphne.com

Light of the City

Douglasville School of Arts & recreation, 1000 Shedrick Parkway, Bay Minette, AL 36507 Camp runs June 6-July 22, 2022. Fun, field trips and enrichment opportunities. For more information, contact Barbara Brown. (251) 421-3381 barbara5270@att.net Find us on Facebook

Ruff Wilson Youth Center Summer Camp

Ruff Wilson Youth Center, 1317 Johnson Road, Daphne, AL 36526 Come Learn and Explore New Things @The Ruff. Dates; June 1, 2022 to July 28, 2022: Monday - Thursday from 7:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Closed each Friday. Cost: $280 per child for the summer camp session. Ages K-6th grade. A summer of excitement and empowerment for the mind, body, and soul! Registration: May 31, 2022 from 1:30 P.M.-5:30 P.M. Please call for more information. (251) 621-7171 executive.director@rwyo.org

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6900 Highway 59, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 May 31-August 5, 2022, Monday - Friday, 7:30a.m -5:30p.m. Cost: $135 Registration Fee (Non-Students) or $100 Registration Fee (Current Students), $125 per week. Biblical instruction, arts/crafts, and additional activities in a safe, Christian environment. Weekly field trips for completed kindergarten - completed 5th grade include swimming, movies, bowling and parks. (251) 968-1230 Info@SouthBaldwinCA.net www.southbaldwinca.org/summer-programs

Summer Day Camp at Gulf State Park

Gulf State Park Summer day camp (ages 7-13). Camp activities include kayaking, biking, beach exploration, swimming, nature, arts and crafts, outdoor cooking, and more! Sessions: July 4-8, July 11-15, July 18-22, 2022. Monday-Friday; 8:00am-12:00pm; Cost: $185/week,$40 for a one-day pass.

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Bayside Academy, 303 Dryer Ave, Daphne, AL 36526 Bayside Academy is offering a wide variety of educational and additional fun camps including Young Engineers Robo ic LEGO Camp, LEGO WEDO 2.0 Robotics & Programming Camp, Space Camp, Around the World Camp, Chess Camp, Dinosaur Camp, Math Prep Camp, Drivers Education, and Power Up. For a complete list and description of camps you can view the Bayside catalog at www.issuu.com/baysideadmirals/docs/2022_summer_camp_brochure_issuu (251) 338-6473 admiralsummer@baysideacademy.org www.beyondbayside.campbrainregistration.com/

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Daphne, Spanish Fort, Fairhope, Gulf Shores, Foley STEAMCamp gives kids an opportunity to experience and enjoy STEM learning, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and curiosity. (251) 518-8903 www.steamcampforkids.com

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Exploreum Science Center

YMCA of South Alabama

65 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36602 Experience the most amazing, science-based summer camps in Mobile! Summer camps at the Exploreum Science Center are a great way to keep budding young minds engaged all summer long. Each camp will include activities from various STEM topics, as well as access to our galleries and Digital Dome theater.

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Bounds Family YMCA, 8051 Whispering Pines Rd, Daphne, AL 36526 Rock The Summer 2022-May 31-August 12, 2022. Monday - Friday from 7am - 6pm for ages 5-14 years. Please call or email with questions. (251) 626-0888 ejohnson@ysal.org www.ysal.org

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Jubilee Square Shopping Center, 6880 US Highway 90 (Suite 13), Daphne, AL 36526 Daphne’s premier tutoring service, our academic summer camp offerings include Reading Adventure and customized 1-on-1 reading, phonics, writing, and math programs for K-12th grade students. Call to learn more! (251) 621-1055 daphneal@hlcmail.com www.huntingtonhelps.com/center/daphne

Nature Connect Outdoor Summer Day Camps ad on page 57

Various locations, Fairhope, AL 36532 Weekly summer sessions from May 30 - August 5, 2022. Ages 3 - 12 years. Join us for adventurous outdoor camps where we learn about plants and animals, explore local waterways, go fishing, swimming, and make friends! Create art, play games, and much more! Visit our website to see detailed sessions and activities. (251) 513-7802 info@natureconnectalabama.org www.natureconnectalabama.org/camps

Stem for Kids Mobile Bay ad on page 47

5906 Sweetwater Circle, Fairhope, AL 36532 STEM For Kids is a national educational franchise and teacher curriculum provider making science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) FUN and REAL. Camps beginning in June through beginning of August. Check out our website for details. (251) 210-8781 almobilebay@stemforkids.net www.t.stemforkids.net/almobilebay

Alabama School of Math and Science STEM Leadership Academy Summer Camp 1255 Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL 36604 Dates: June 6 - 10, and June 13 - 17, 2022 for rising 7th - 9th graders. Registration Cost: $430. All campers reside overnight for the week and meals and lodging are included in the cost. Camp Registration Deadline is May 1, 2022. 251-441-2100 admissions@asms.net www.asms.net

Auburn University Youth Camps

Auburn, AL 36849 Auburn Youth Camps are an extension of University Outreach that offer summer programs designed to educate and inspire youth in a variety of academic, athletic, and extracurricular endeavors.

(334) 844-5100 auyouth@auburn.edu www.auburn. edu/outreach/opce/auburnyouthprograms/index.htm

Aviation Challenge Camp

One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805 See more details under Overnight Camps.

skills for improved performance and academics skills. For dates times and registration information (251) 517-7787 www.handinhandal.com

Fairhope Sewing School

St. Lawrence Church Room Two 370 S. Section Street, Fairhope, AL Weekly Children Camps. June 1, 2022 - July 28, 2022 for Campers ages 8 up years. (251) 442-4472 fairhopesewingschool@gmail.com www.fairhopesewingschool.com

FEEF Summer Enrichment Camps

Pelican’s Nest Science Lab, 108 S. Summit St, Fairhope, AL 36532 Multiple Dates, 1st-12th grade, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Match) Summer Enrichment Camps. 2022 Camp information coming soon, please check our website for more information. (251) 990-3333 director@feefonline.org www.feefonline.org

Flight Works Alabama

2000 Aerospace Drive, Mobile, AL 36615 Skills-based camps will weave science, technology, engineering, and math (STEAM) into various activities uniting education and FUN! Aviation Academy-Grades 6-8-June 13-16, CoDrone Academy-Grades 8-10-June 20-23, Mission to the Moon-Grades 5-7-July 18-21 251-512-2320 info@flightworksalabama.com www.flightworksalabama.com

Industrial Design Workshop

301 Conti Street, Mobile, AL 36602 Auburn University’s Mobile Industrial Design Workshop offers an engaging program for rising 9th - 12th grade students interested in a professional career in Industrial Design. May 29 - June 3, 2022 www.auburn.edu/outreach/opce/auburnyouth programs/mobiledesign.htm

National Flight Academy

1 Fetterman Way, Pensacola, FL 32508 An experience for rising 7-12th graders that inspires interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Dates: August 7–12, 2022 850-458-7836 info@nationalflightacademy.com www.nationalflightacademy.com

Pre-Cotillion Program Manners/Etiquette Classes

Belforest Pointe, 26503 Highway 181, Daphne, AL 36526 June 14-16. The Pre-Cotillion program is for boys and girls entering 1st through 4th grades. (251) 928-4962 kathy.sternenberg@nljc.com www.nljc.com/chapter/easternshore

Reach and Teach Camp

Shining Star Youth Camp

Various locations BCSO Shining Star Youth Camps- For ages 8-12 years, June 15th-17th Magnolia School, June 22nd- 24th Fairhope Elementary East, July 20th22nd Belforest School, July 27th - 29th Central Baldwin Middle School. Registration information coming soon, visit Facebook for more information. (251) 972-6890; www.sheriffofbaldwin.com

USA Steam Camps

USA Baldwin County Campus, 111 St. James Ave., Fairhope, AL 36532 Description: USA’s 2022 Summer STEAM Camps will be held on USA’s Fairhope Campus and on the Main Mobile Campus. Ages 8-11 and 11-14 will participate in fun courses, including Minecraft Redstone Engineers, ROBLOX® Makers, and Code Breakers. Fairhope camp dates are June 13-June 17 and July 11-July 15; Mobile camp dates are June 20 –June 24 and July 18-July 22. (251) 460-7200 http://southalabama.edu/camps

Wildcat Contraption Camp

Bishop State Community College, 351 N Broad Street, Mobile, AL 36603 The Wildcat Contraption Camp exposes students ages 12-15 to career technical and manufacturing training careers as well as entrepreneurship. June 13 - 24, 2022. 8am - 12:30pm. $85 camp fee. 251-405-7017 bishop.edu

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757 County Road 614, Mentone, AL 35984 2022 Camps run from June 5-July 31. An all girls overnight camp with short and long-term sessions for girls ages 6-16. Horseback riding, swimming, nature trails, arts and crafts, and much more! Also offering weekend retreats for mother-daughter adventures. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. (800) 882-0722 info@riverviewcamp.com www.riverviewcamp.com

Fox Run Farm

13370 County Road 3, Fairhope, AL 36532 Experience life on a working horse farm! Take part in the care, training and riding of many of the farm horses. Enjoy fun activities and participate in an end of camp horse show. May 30-June 3, session 1. Then June 6-10, session 2. Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 12:00pm. Camps fill quickly!

(251) 209-1394 www.facebook.com/FoxRunEquestrian

Lake Forest Stables

268 Equine Circle, Daphne, AL 36526 Summer Camps - Dates TBD (770) 355-6514

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OWA, Foley, AL 36535 June 8-13, 2022-The camp will be jammed packed with exciting hands-on activities that focus on various aspects of the entertainment, hospitality, and tourism industries. All training/ experiences build up to an epic 1-day music festival that you will help execute! deadline to apply-April 1.

Valley View Ranch Equestrian Camp for Girls

(251) 472-6064 benitastewart@gmail.com

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Music / Theatre

Hand in Hand

Read & Ride - Equine Educational Consultants

Baldwin County Youth Orchestra

(800) 637-7223; (256) 837-3400 camps@rocketcenter.com www.spacecamp.com/aviation

ESL Summer Writing Workshop

Fairhope, AL 36532 June 7-9 or June 14-16. Tuesday–Thursday, 9:00am - 12:00pm. Ages 11-14 years (6th-9th grades). $150/week with $50 non-refundable deposit. Contact Benita Stewart to register.

9837 US HWY 98, STE A, Fairhope, AL 36532 Hand in Hand is offering Reading and Handwriting Camps. Reading Camps will help strengthen struggling student’s literacy and academic skills. Handwriting camps will help strengthen fine motor Eastern Shore Parents I April 2022

19818 Lawrence Road, Fairhope, AL 36532 Therapy program for children with Dyslexia. A 45 minute Spire reading lesson with a certified teacher and a 45 minute trail ride on our therapy horses! (251) 747-8219 Tonyalhalterman@gmail.com

606 Valley View Ranch Rd, Cloudland, GA 30731 One or two-week sessions June 5 – August 5, 2022. Overnight camps for girls, ages 8-17 years. English, Western, Barrels, Vaulting, and Trails. (706) 862-2231 www.valleyviewranch.com

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Bayside Academy, 303 Dryer Avenue, Daphne, AL 36526 Bayside Academy is offering a wide variety of music and theatre camps including Drama Camp, Broadway Meets Glee, Improv-Imagination Explosion, Theatre Intensive, Music Lessons, Spotlight! Youth Drama, Once Upon a Time, and Stagecraft Camp. For a complete list and description of camps you can view the Bayside catalog at www. issuu.com/baysideadmirals/docs/2022_summer_camp_brochure_issuu (251) 338-6473 admiralsummer@baysideacademy.org www.beyondbayside.campbrainregistration.com/

Auburn Summer Band Camp

320 West Samford Avenue, Auburn, AL 36849 Sessions from June 7 - 25, 2022. Camp options for Middle and High School students. Marching Band, Symphonic, Percussion, Drum Major, Marching Auxiliary. (334) 844-4166 www.band.auburn.edu/event summer_camps

Bay Area Performing Arts

8724 Rand Avenue, Daphne, AL 36526 We offer a variety of camps at different times and for different ages and tastes. More info coming soon, follow us in Facebook and Instagram! (251) 455-0355 info@bayareaperformingarts.com Find is on Facebook and Instagram

Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre

Nicholson Center, 1410 Captain O’Neal Drive, Daphne, AL 36526 This summer, Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre is thrilled to offer 6 musical theatre experiences: 4 performance camps, a dance workshop, and an exclusive pilot production! Schedules and registration forms available online. (251) 747-5354 esrt@easternshorerep.org www.easternshorerep.org

The Studio

25350 Friendship Rd Suite 4, Daphne, AL 36526 Award-Winning Educational Performing Arts Studio offering private, one-on-one training in Acting, Dance, Guitar, Piano, Stage Makeup, and Voice. (251) 616-0828 info@TheStudioAL.com www.thestudioal.com

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Eastern Shore Summer Strings

Andante: Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship - 1150 Fairhope Ave. Fairhope, Allegro & Vivace: St. Lawrence Catholic Church - 370 S Section St. Fairhope, Fairhope, AL 36532 Keep playing your instrument during summer and learn new skills. Make new friends, discover the secrets of your instrument, learn new music, and just have fun playing in an orchestra! June and July 2022

City Hope Youth Camp

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Exit Stage Left Drama Summer Camp

Dauphin Island Sea Lab Summer Residential Camp

Foley Civic Center, 407 E Laurel Ave, Foley, 36535 Learn various aspects of theatre (Costuming, Acting, Dance, Special Effect Makeup); and the chance to produce and create their own scenes. The camp concludes with a performance. June 6-10, June 13-16 8:00a.m.-12:00p.m., June 17 1:00p.m.-6:30p.m.6:30 p.m-Showcase/Reception (251) 385-3753 info@exitstageleft.org www.exitstageleft.org/

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Camp Blue Lake, 8500 Oakwood Lane, Andalusia, AL 36420 June 6-10, 2022. Camp for 7th-12th grade. Games, worship, small groups and more. Buses will leave from the Mobile and Malbis campuses.

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101 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528 Gulf Island Journey: Rising 7th-9th grades June 5-10, June 12-17, July 10-15, July 24-29; Coastal Fisheries Camp: Rising 9th-12th graders May 29-June 3. Registration/camp specifics available online. (251) 861-2141 (Ext. 7515) DHPsummer@disl.org www.disl.org

Performing Arts Camp 2022

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 8271 Whispering Pines Rd, Daphne, AL 36526 Join us for 4 weeks of musical theatre and fun! June 6-July 1, Monday-Friday 8:00am-3:00pm (extended hours available) for ages 8-15.

(251) 423-1201 musicalbeginningsbc@outlook.com www.musicalbeginningsbaldwin.com

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Aviation Challenge Camp

days/2 nights lodging, 6 meals, 3 snacks, a camp t-shirt and lots of summer fun! Charter bus transportation from Bay Minette to and from the 4-H Center provided. (251) 937-7176 sfb0010@auburn.edu www.facebook.com/baldwincountyal4h/

Camp ASCCA

5278 Camp Ascca Dr, Jacksons Gap, AL 36861 Camp ASCCA offers campers a wide variety of traditional recreational and educational activities with a unique design for accessibility. Summer sessions begin June 27, 2022. (256) 825-9226 info@campascca.org www.campascca.org

Camp Beckwith

10400 Beckwith Lane, Fairhope, AL 36532 Join us for the “Best Week Ever!” at Beckwith, packed with sailing, swimming, arts & crafts, zip-lining, and so much more! Visit our website for information about dates and rates. (251) 928-7844 rachel@beckwithal.com www.beckwithal.com

Camp Cosby

2290 Paul Bear Bryant Road, Alpine, AL 35014 YMCA Camp Cosby is a week long sleepaway camp experience for boys and girls ages 6 to 16 with a first rate staff, activity variety, beautiful landscape and amazing views. (256) 268-2007 cosby@ymcabham.org

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Baldwin County, Alabama 4-H

Located in the Talladega National Forest - Cheaha Mountain, 2671 Cheaha Road, Munford, AL 36268 Summer camp nestled in the Talladega National Forest where kids learn stuff, do things and have fun!

Alabama 4-H Center, 892 Four H Road, Columbiana, AL 35051 June 8-10, 2022-Ages 9-14. Camp includes 3

10425 Veterans Memorial Parkway, La Fayette, AL 36862 Camps run June 12-July 22, 2022. Several sessions to choose from. (334) 864-7504 marannook@gmail.com www.marannook.org

Camp Marymount

1318 Fairview Boulevard, Fairview, TN 37062 Camp Marymount offers a two-week and threeweek session for girls and a one-week and twoweek session for boys. Rising first graders thru rising 11th graders are eligible to be campers. (615) 799-0410 info@campmarymount.com www.campmarymount.com

Camp Seale Harris

various locations, Camp Seale Harris is for kids & teens with diabetes and their family members. Camps & programs available in several cities across Alabama and Pensacola, FL. (205) 402-0415 www.campsealeharris.org

Camp Mac for Boys and Girls

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One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805 Camp sessions begin June and run through August 2022 for ages 9 - 18 years. Visit our website for session options,dates and registration. (800) 637-7223 www.spacecamp.com/aviation

Camp Marannook

Mobile, AL 36607 A residential camp for individuals with disabilities 5-50 years old. Space is very limited. Please apply as soon as possible 251-479-4900 malvarez@ucpmobile.org www.campsmilemobile.org

Camp Stanislaus

304 South Beach Blvd, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 “a lifetime of memories and friendships”. A day and resident camp for boys and girls ages 8-15. Camp runs weekly from June 12-July 9, Father and Son: June 3-4, Water Sports: May 30-June 3 & July 11-15; Marine Biology: May 30-June 3” (228) 467-9057 camp@ststan.com www.campstanislaus.com

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Camp Victory

363 Victory Circle, Samson, AL 36477 June 6-10 (Grades 2-5), June 13-17 (Grades 3-6), June 20-24 (Grades 2-5), June 27-July 1 (Grades 8-12), July 4-8 (Grades 5-8), July 11-15 (Grades 2-5), July 18-22 (Grades 3-6), July 25-29 (Grades 4-7) 334-898-7948 office@campvictoryal.org www.campvictoryal.org

Camp Walkabout

171 Baylor School Road, Chattanooga, TN 37405 Discover everything you never knew you could do. From hiking and paddling to caving and climbing, The Walkabout Experience brings a new adventure every day. Ages 8-16. (423) 757-2515 badams@baylorschool.org www.baylorschool.org/camps-clubs-clinics/campwalkabout

Camp Whispering Pines

7740 Union Street, Citronelle, AL 36522 Veritas Student Camp July 18-22 (6th-12th); Momentum Kids Camp-June 27-30 (1st - 5th grade). (251) 866-7868 www.campwhisperingpines.com

Camp Widjiwagan

3088 Smith Springs Road, Antioch, TN 37013 Overnight camps run from May 30 - August 10, 2022. Visit our website to see a full schedule of camps and age groups. (615) 360-2267 www.campwidji.org

Camp Winnataska

260 Winnataska Drive, Pell City, AL 35218 2022 camps run from June 1 - July 30. Offering a variety of camp sessions for boys and girls ages 6-15 years old. Full week sessions and minicamps. (205) 640-6741 info@winnataska.org www.winnataska.org

Camp Woodmont

381 Moonlight Drive, Cloudland, GA 30731 ACA accredited camp-loads of activities: archery, climbing, horseback riding, canoeing, crafts, game and more! 1 & 2 week sessions for boys & girls 6 to 14. Season: May 29 - July 29 (423) 472-6070 alyson@campwoodmont.com www.campwoodmont.com

Cub Scout Resident Camp

Camp Maubila, 2332 Camp Maubila Rd, Grove Hill, AL 36541 Cub Scout Resident Camp will be held June 2326, 2022 at Camp Maubila. (251) 476-4600 www.bsamac.org

Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama

3483 Springhill Avenue, Mobile, Al 36608 During June and July, we offer opportunities for Residential or Sail Away camp for every girl, whether they are a Girl Scout or not. (800) 239-6636 customercare@girlscoutssa.org www.girlscoutssa.org

Lake Forest Ranch

5326 Lake Forest Road, Macon, MS 39341 Camps run from May 28-July 31, 2022. Visit our website for a complete schedule of camp schedules. (662) 726-5052 info@lakeforestranch.com www.lakeforestranch.com

Lookout Mountain Camp for Boys

277 County Road 632, Mentone, AL 35984 Residential camp for Boys since 1928. Several session options available. Dates, times and additional camp information available online.

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Rapahope

Mobile, AL 36604 Rapahope has been bringing joy to children diagnosed with cancer and their families since 1985. We offer free, year-round programming, including summer camp, as well as weekend and day-long opportunities for families and siblings. (251) 476-9880 info@rapahope.org www.rapahope.org

Twin Lakes Camp

155 Milner Road , Florence, MS 39073 Sessions: June 6-11, June 13-18, June 27-July 2, July 4-9, July 11-16, July 18-23, 2022. Twin Lakes is focused on safety and fun, while being intentionally grounded in Biblical teaching. (601) 845-6858 info@twinlakescamp.org www.twinlakescamp.org

664 Biggio Drive, Auburn, AL 36849 Camp focuses on training swimmers energy systems for success in summer swimming as well as developing and enhancing the training and racing skills of competitive swimmers. Dates/ Information on website. aucampdirector@gmail.com www.auburnwareagleswimcamps.com

Dribble ‘til You Drop Basketball Clinic

Fairhope United Methodist Church, 155 South Section Street, Fairhope, AL 36532 Dribble ‘til You Drop (DTYD), is a girls and boys basketball clinic for inexperienced and experienced players. We focus on the fundamental skills of the game. Girls, entering grades 3rd–7th/Boys, entering grades 3rd–6th (251) 278-7464 dribbletilyoudrop@gmail.com

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Bayside Academy, 303 Dryer Avenue, Daphne, AL 36526 Bayside Academy is offering a wide variety of sports camps including Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Football, Baseball, Volleyball, and Cheer. For a complete list and description of camps you can view the Bayside catalog at www.issuu. com/baysideadmirals/docs/2022_summer_ camp_brochure_issuu

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Dribble ‘til You Drop-Youth Basketball Skills Training Clinic for Girls TBD, Beginners & experienced players in grades 3-7. Several sessions of your choiceeach session last 5 weeks, one night a week. Dates, time, and place TBD. Call/Text/Email Coach Ali at 251-278-7464 or DribbletilYouDrop@gmail.com for more information. (251) 278-7464 dribbletilyoudrop@gmail.com

Eastern Shore Wrestling Club

Yamane Championship Mixed Martial Arts, 1410 US Highway 98 (Suite D), Daphne, AL 36526 Wrestling Camp will be offered again this year. Please visit website, or call for more information. (251) 621-0304 info@ycmma.com www.ycmma.com

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Lake Forest Racquet Club, Daphne, AL 36532 June 13 - 16, June 20 - 23, July 11 - 14, July 25-28. Ages 4 1/2 and up. 9:30am - 2:00pm Monday - Thursday. Lunch provided. Cost $190 per week.

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Spring Hill College, 4000 Dauphin Street, Mobile Girls Soccer ID Camp-June 11, 9am-6pm (rising grades 9-12), $100/Boys Soccer ID CampJune 18 12pm-5pm (rising grades 9-12), $90/ Co-ed Youth Soccer Camp-June 27-30 (ages 5-12) $100 with World Cup on last day/Boys Residential ID Camp-July 9-12, (rising grades 9-12)-$250-$350 www.camps.jumpforward.com/shcwsoccercamps

TimberCreek Golf Course

9650 TimberCreek Boulevard, Daphne, AL 36526 Junior Golf Clinics are offered. (251) 621-9900 www.golftimbercreek.com

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Swimming & Water Fun City of Orange Beach Junior Lifeguard Program

Orange Beach Aquatic Center, 4853 Wilson Boulevard, Orange Beach, AL 36561 June 6 - 10, 2022 (Ages 9-11), June 13 - 17, 2022 (Ages 12-15) Times: 9:00am-4:00pm (251) 747-1051 or (251) 974-7946 www.facebook.com/orangebeachsurfrescue

Fairhope Yacht Club Sailing Camp

101 Volanta Avenue, Fairhope, AL 36532 Session 1: June 6–17, Session 2: June 20–July 1, Session 3: July 11–22, Session 4: July 25– August 5, Bay Buddy Camp (5-7 year old) is 2nd week of each session 8am-12pm (228) 363-0073 holly@fairhopeyachtclub.com www.facebook.com/fycjuniors

Gulf Shores Swim Team/Aquatic Program 310 West 19th Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 Improve swimming skills and achieve success at level of ability, from novice to national competitor. (251) 968-9819 www.facebook.com/GulfShores SwimTeam

Haley’s Little Fish

25421A State Hwy 181, #105, Daphne, AL 36526 We offer swim lessons year-round in our heated pool. Survival lessons: 6 months and older, Advanced lessons: 3 yrs and older. haleyslittlefish@gmail.com www.haleyslittlefish.com ESP

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worth the effort. If you feel yourself becoming angry, simply walk away for a few minutes and come back when your patience has returned. Modeling this behavior will help your child understand how to work out their own frustrations in a healthy way.

As a mom of six kids, including 7-year-old triplets, we have had our fair share of challenging toddler moments. I remember many days when the triplets would use their nap time to destroy their bedroom instead of rest. Diaper changes were a wrestling match and meal times meant mopping the floor three times a day. The days were busy and exhausting, but they were full of giggles and hugs and wet kisses. My kids could be distracted with a game of “Itsy Bitsy Spider” and I could get a laugh from a silly face. At the end of most days it felt like a triplet tornado had gone through my house, but when I tucked them in at night I remembered there were lots of sweet moments as well. Toddlers are defined as kids ranging from ages one to three, and during this time they meet many developmental milestones including learning to walk, talk, interact with others, and explore the world around them. As a parent, this can be a joy to watch but can also become exhausting as kids express their independence and work out their frustrations through tantrums. While all of this is normal, parents can feel overwhelmed and frustrated as well. Toddlers don’t come with an instruction manual, but these tips could help you survive and perhaps even enjoy the toddler years.

Laughter The old saying “Laughter is the best medicine” could be applied to parenthood. When things seem particularly stressful or you are overwhelmed by a messy playroom, a little laughter can turn your mood around. Allow yourself to be silly and play with your child. Try to slow down and see the world through their eyes. Laughing and playing with your child can also be a good distraction if your child needs to be redirected and it’s a great way to boost the moods of everyone in the house.

Anticipation One of the best ways to help keep your toddler from getting into trouble is to anticipate what might be tempting for little ones. Before nap or playtime, scan the room for dangers or messes waiting to happen. Remove anything fragile that can be broken, torn, or spilled from the room, or put high enough that it is out of reach. Pack your car with an extra change of clothing, emergency snacks, and diaper supplies in case you need them when you are away from home. When you are headed out of the house, try to leave a few minutes early in case you need extra time. If you know a toy or situation triggers your child to feel frustrated, avoid it if possible. You can’t prevent every tantrum and challenge you will face, but some can be avoided with a little planning.

Patience When parenting a toddler, your patience will be stretched to the limits. Whenever you’re dealing with a child, it’s best to remember they are learning and testing limits. Try to give grace to yourself and your child and allow for bumps along the way. Set boundaries for your child but try to remain calm in moments when these limits are tested. Arguing with a toddler is never

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putting things in their mouths, and getting into things they shouldn’t. Create a safe place for your child where they can play without safety concerns. You may find it easiest to create a play space where you can use gates to help keep kids safe. For some parents, it’s easier to toddler-proof the entire house and let them have free reign. Whichever way you decide, your child will be happier with their own area to safely play.

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Let it go Life is too short to worry about having a perfectly clean house. Toddlers are famous for making messes, dumping toys, and moving from one thing to the next in minutes. During the toddler years try to focus on playing with your kids and allowing them to have fun rather than exhausting yourself cleaning. There will be plenty of years in the not too distant future where your house will stay clean. If toy clutter is stressful to you, reduce the amount of toys that are out at any given time. You can do Eastern Shore Parents I April 2022

this by rotating toys every few months, only allowing one box of toys out at a time, or donating items your kids are not interested in. Toddlers are often motivated by music, play or sing “The Cleanup Song” and have your child help pick up toys before transitioning to mealtime or bedtime.

When dealing with the highs and lows of parenting a toddler, try to keep some perspective. The toddler years are short and your child is learning, discovering the world, and growing every day. When they are still and quiet, cuddle up and enjoy the moment. When they want to be carried, try to remember all too soon they will be too big. Enjoy the sweet moments, embrace challenging ones, and try to remember that toddlers are cute for a reason and this stage will pass in the blink of an eye. ESP

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FamilyCalendar Friday April 1

South Baldwin Community Theater presents “The Enchanted Bookshop!” 7:30 PM South Baldwin Community Theater, 2022 West 2nd Street Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 sbct.biz

Saturday April 2

Mudbugs & Margarita’s Festival 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Heritage Park, 104 N McKenzie St Foley, AL, 36535 Mudbugs & Margarita’s Festival 251-943-1300

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The Mobile Symphony Presents “Calm Seas” 7:30 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim St Mobile, AL, 36602

Bob Dylan: “Rough and Rowdy Ways” Tour 7:30 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim St Mobile, AL, 36602 Bob Dylan: “Rough and Rowdy Ways” Tour www.downtownmobile.org/events/bob-dylan-roughand-rowdy-ways-tour South Baldwin Community Theater presents “The Enchanted Bookshop!” 7:30 PM South Baldwin Community Theater, 2022 West 2nd Street Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 sbct.biz Easter Egg Hunt presented by The Island Church (FREE admission + parking; Some activities range $5-10) 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Hippity, Hoppity, Easter is HERE! In grand style, Marina Lawn will be speckled with more than 5,000 colorful eggs for youngsters to claim including several golden eggs! A wide variety of free kids’ activities will be offered onsite, including bouncy houses, a balloon artist, giant coloring sheets, DJ Silky playing dancing tunes, a rock wall and more. www.alwharf.com Mobile Pops Concert 5:00 PM Water Tower Plaza, Dauphin Island, AL Tour de LADR Bike Ride 10400 Beckwith Ln Fairhope, AL, 36532 20 mile bike ride, All race fees will be donated to Rap-A-Hope. Additional proceeds will benefit The Mobile Medical Endowment Trust https://raceroster.com/events/2022/57722/tour-de-ladr

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Bunny Hop 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Geri Multon Children Park, 1700 Center St Mobile, AL, 36604 A Family-Friendly Easter Egg Hunt benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mobile. rmhcmobile.org/product/bunny-hop-2022 The Mobile Symphony Presents “Calm Seas” 2:30 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim St Mobile, AL, 36602 https://mobilesymphony.org/ South Baldwin Community Theater presents “The Enchanted Bookshop!” 2:30 PM South Baldwin Community Theater, 2022 West 2nd Street Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 sbct.biz

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Monday April 4

Jackbox Jambo 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 For teens ages 13 and up - bring a phone or tablet and play Jackbox 8 with us! Poll Mine, Job Job, Wheel of Enormous Proportions and more! Meet us in the Activity Room. www.fairhopelibrary.org/ Minecraft Academy 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 K-5th graders. Introductory classes for kiddos new to Minecraft. Learn the basics and make some new friends at the library! RSVP by calling 251-929-1465. www.fairhopelibrary.org/

Tuesday April 5

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

Wednesday April 6

Midday Melodies 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Heritage Park, 104 N McKenzie St Foley, AL, 36535 A music-at-lunchtime event in the park 251-943-1300 Teen BuJo 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Ages 13-17. Bring a journal and we’ll help you set up your own Bullet Journal to help keep track of all the activities in your life! Meet in Study Room #2. www.fairhopelibrary.org/

Thursday April 7

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. Bad Juju concert. www.gulfshoresal.gov Drive Fore Hope 1:00 PM TimberCreek Golf Club, 9650 Timbercreek Blvd Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Rapahope invites you to join our second annual Drive Fore Hope golf tournament. Our four-player scramble tournament at TimberCreek is the perfect way to support Rapahope. www.rapahope.org/fundraising/drive-fore-hope-jw64h

Friday April 8

Heritage Park Marketplace and Music and a Movie (Free) 4:00 PM Heritage Park Gazebo, 101 E. Violet Avenue Foley, AL, 36535 The popular Foley event kicks off at 4 p.m. with Heritage Park Marketplace, which will showcase a variety of arts and crafts as well as plants, vegetables, fruits, and gift items. The marketplace will operate from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., with live entertainment beginning at 6 p.m., followed by a movie at dusk. Those who come for the music and a movie are asked to bring a chair or a blanket for seating. visitfoley.com

Kevin Gates 8:00 PM Mobile Civic Center , 401 Civic Center Dr Mobile, AL, 36602 Kevin Gates concert. www.asmglobalmobile.com/ South Baldwin Community Theater presents “The Enchanted Bookshop!” 7:30 PM South Baldwin Community Theater, 2022 West 2nd Street Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 sbct.biz

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Saturday April 9

Daphne Easter Egg Hunt 9:00 AM Al Trione Sports Complex, 8600 Whispering Pines Daphne, AL, 36526 Daphne’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Al Trione Sport Complex. Join us for egg hunts by age divisions, music & live DJ and inflatables. Don’t forget to bring your own Easter basket! Meet the Easter Bunny 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Fairhope Welcome Center, Fairhope, AL, 36532 Hop on over to the Fairhope Welcome Center for a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny! Parents are welcome to take photos. 2nd Annual Kites Over Mobile 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Battleship Parkway, Mobile, AL, 36602 Come enjoy Professional Kite Flying Demonstrations, Kite Displays, Kite Hospital, Live DJs, Food Trucks, Candy Drop (1pm on both days!) 251-208-1600 mobileparksandrec.org Easter Egg Hunts on the Great Lawn Bellingrath Gardens and Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road Theodore, AL, 36582 Hop on down to the Gardens and join us for some “eggstra” special Easter fun! On April 9, 2022, Bellingrath will host the annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Great Lawn. Thousands of Easter eggs will be scattered across the lawn for children to gather and then exchange for treats! There will be special hunts for different age groups, as well as prizes, candy and “eggtivities,” which makes this a perfect family outing. www.bellingrath.org Breakfast with the Bunny ($5, children 3 and under are free.) 8:00 AM Erie H. Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W

2nd St Gulf Shores, AL, 36532 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. www.gulfshoresal.gov/1429/Breakfast-with-the-Bunny Strawberry Festival 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Loxley Municipal Park, Highway 59 South Loxley, AL, 36551 The Baldwin County Strawberry Festival is held the 2nd weekend in April and features more than 175 family-friendly booths, entertainment, and great food. baldwincountystrawberryfestival.org 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. The farm will be open from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm or your enjoyment. www.sewardfarms.com Easter Egg Hunt - Dauphin Island 10:00 AM Green Park, Dauphin Island, AL, 36528 Easter egg hunt will be held at 10:00am, children bring your baskets. Easter Bunny will be onsite for pictures.

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FamilyCalendar Mini Maestros Music Class with Dr. Rachael 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Best for K-5th Graders. Join Dr. Rachael in the Activity Room for an introduction to all things music - classical music, music theory, music history, new instruments, and our music themed books. www.fairhopelibrary.org/

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Peter Rabbit Garden Party 10:30 AM Page & Palette, 32 S Section St Fairhope, AL, 36532 Help us celebrate the beloved classic’s 120th birthday with stories and all things Peter Rabbit! 251-928-5295

2022 Baldwin Art for Heart Gala 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach, 26389 Canal Rd Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Support of the Art for Heart Gala funds lifesaving research, addresses existing obstacles to improved health, spreads awareness, and inspires people to take action right in Baldwin County and beyond. baldwinartforheart.heart.org South Baldwin Community Theater presents “The Enchanted Bookshop!” 7:30 PM South Baldwin Community Theater, 2022 West 2nd Street Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 sbct.biz Baldwin County Strawberry Festival 5K and Fun Run Loxley Municipal Park, Loxley, AL, 36551 Baldwin County Strawberry Festival 5K and Fun Run https://events.com/r/en_US/registration/baldwincounty-strawberry-festival-5k-and-1-mile-loxleyapril-825077 Spring Fling OWA OWA, 1501 S OWA Blvd Foley, AL, 36535 Spring Fling combines a variety of family-friendly events happening at OWA this April. From photos with Mr. Bunny, to a special Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt, these spring-inspired events occur all throughout OWA’s resort. https://visitowa.com/spring-fling/ Thunder on the Bay Historic Fort Gaines, 51 Bienville Blvd Dauphin Island, AL, 36528 Come celebrate the upcoming Battle of Mobile Bay, Saturday at 2:00 pm will be the Battle of Mobile Bay and on Sunday at 2:00pm will be a tactical battle. https://www.dauphinisland.org/fort-gaines/

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Strawberry Festival 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Loxley Municipal Park, Highway 59 South Loxley, AL, 36551 The Baldwin County Strawberry Festival is held the 2nd weekend in April and features more than 175 family-friendly booths, entertainment, and great food. baldwincountystrawberryfestival.org

Easter Egg Festival (Free) 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Bicentennial Park, 51233 AL-225 Stockton, AL, 36579 The annual Easter Egg Festival will be held 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 10, at Bicentennial Park in Stockton. Activities will include games, hayrides, cake walk, decorated bike contest and more. The egg hunt begins at 3 p.m. Admission is free. The Kona Ice Truck and other organizations will be onsite selling food and refreshments. The event sponsored by Baldwin County Department of Archives & History and Kiwanis Club of Bay Minette. South Baldwin Community Theater presents “The Enchanted Bookshop!” 2:30 PM South Baldwin Community Theater, 2022 West 2nd Street Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 sbct.biz Mobile Princess + Easter Bunny Party Mobile Convention Center, 1 S Water St Mobile, AL, 36602 The princesses will host a magical party for you and your little ones! Join them for a royal entrance, princess, dance, specialized storytime, vocal performances and more! Tickets are limited to ensure a safe and magical experience! Easter Bunny will be in our photo studio for portraits! Event features highquality princesses, crafts, photo opportunities, live entertainment, autographs, and coronation ceremony. Time Slots: 9:00, 11:00, 2:00 www.asmglobalmobile.com/ Spring Fling - OWA OWA, 1501 S OWA Blvd Foley, AL, 36535 Spring Fling combines a variety of family-friendly events happening at OWA this April. From photos with Mr. Bunny, to a special Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt, these springinspired events occur all throughout OWA’s resort. https://visitowa.com/spring-fling/

Tuesday April 12

Special Easter Storytime 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Ages 3-7 yrs. Join us in the Activity Room for a special Easter Storytime with Miss Julia! We’ll be reading The Night Before Easter and we will make cute Easter bunny baskets, followed by an egg hunt through the library! www.fairhopelibrary.org/ Weeks Bay Tide Travelers Storytime and Touchlab 4:00 PM Spanish Fort Public Library, 7361 Spanish Fort Blvd Spanish Fort, AL, 36537 Weeks Bay Tide Travelers Storytime and Touchlab (K-6th grade) at 4 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call 251-410-READ (7323) for more information or visit www.spanishfortpubliclibrary.org www.spanishfortpubliclibrary.org College Application Incomplete! Breakout Game 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Ages 13-17. Are you tired of stressing over college? Then come play our fun breakout game and help a couple of hapless seniors get into the college of their choice! Meet us in the Activity Room. www.fairhopelibrary.org/

Wednesday April 13

Midday Melodies 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Heritage Park, 104 N McKenzie St Foley, AL, 36535 A music-at-lunchtime event in the park 251-943-1300 Tide Travelers with Weeks Bay Reserve 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope A Fairhope, AL, 36532 Best for K-5th Graders. Join us in the Activity Room for STEM based ac-

tivities with special visitors from Weeks Bay Reserve! We will learn about our local waterways, estuaries, and the critters that live in them. www.fairhopelibrary.org/

Thursday April 14

Special Easter Storytime 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Ages 3-7 yrs. Join us in the Activity Room for a special Easter Storytime with Miss Julia! We’ll be reading The Night Before Easter and we will make cute Easter bunny baskets, followed by an egg hunt through the library! www.fairhopelibrary.org/ Farmer’s Market Storytime 4:00 PM - 4:40 PM, Outside Fairhope Library , 501 Fairhope A Fairhope, AL, 36532 Ages 2 years and up. Join us behind Fairhope Library during Farmer’s Market for a very special outdoor storytime and craft session. This week we’ll read Green on Green, by Dianne White and paint with watercolors. www.fairhopelibrary.org/ Graphic Novel Confab 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Ages 13-17. When you hear the word “quest” do you think of dragons and knights? As we’ll find out this month, not everyone on a quest is looking to slay a dragon, and not every dragon needs slaying. Join us in Study Room #2 to chat about all things graphic novels! www.fairhopelibrary.org/ The Funniest Man in America: James Gregory 7:30 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim St Mobile, AL, 36602 www.asmglobalmobile.com/

Friday April 15

Live at Five 5:00 PM Halstead Amphitheatre, Fairhope, AL, 36532 The Tip Tops Concert - Live at Five concert series happens at The Halstead Amphitheater on the Fairhope campus of Coastal Alabama Community College. www.facebook.com/LiveatFiveFairhope/ Black Jacket Symphony Presents: The Police 8:00 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim St Mobile, AL, 36602 www.asmglobalmobile.com/ Bay Area Performing Arts presents “Godspell” 8724 Rand Avenue Daphne, AL, 36526 251-455-0355 bayareaperformingarts.com/

Saturday April 16

Annual Zydeco and Crawfish Festival 5K Run/Walk 8:00 AM Waterway Village, East 24th Avenue Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 The 6th Annual Zydeco and Crawfish Festival 5K Run/Walk will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, prior to the festival kick-off. The course is on flat and fast neighborhood streets starting in front of Acme Oyster House. http://harleysports.com/zydeco/ Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 AM St. James Episcopal Church , 860 North Section Street Fairhope, AL Egg hunt Saturday, April 16 at 10am. www.stjamesfairhope.org

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FamilyCalendar Waterway Village Zydeco & Crawfish Festival 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Waterway Village, East 24th Avenue Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 Sink your teeth into hot, juicy, lip-smacking 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 as well as children’s activities offering nonstop fun for all ages. https://www.gulfshoresal.gov/1430/Waterway-VillageZydeco-Crawfish-Festiva Teen Dungeons and Dragons 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Ages 13-17. Bring your dice and prepare to roll for sanity as Ms. Allyson takes you on an eldritch adventure in Call of Cthulhu. No prior experience needed. www.fairhopelibrary.org/ Flora-Bama Easter Eggstravaganza 12:00 PM Flora-Bama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. Perdido Key, AL, 32507 The biggest Easter Egg hunt on the beach happens at the Flora-Bama. Happy Easter to everybunny! Kids’ crafts and face painting and the Easter Bunny will skydive onto the beach shortly after! Easter Fun Day (Free) 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Blackburn Park, 100 Hoyle Avenue Bay Minette, AL, 36507 An Easter Fun Day will be held 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at Blackburn Park. Admission is free. There will be games, free food, door prizes, music, egg hunt and more. 251-580-9367 Bay Area Performing Arts presents “Godspell” 8724 Rand Avenue Daphne, AL, 36526 Bay Area Performing Arts presents “Godspell Jr” 251-455-0355 bayareaperformingarts.com/ Zydeco & Crawfish Festival 5K Run - 5K Walk 216 E 24th Ave Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 Zydeco & Crawfish Festival 5K Run - 5K Walk www.active.com

Sunday April 17

Easter Sunrise Service 6:30 AM Bellingrath Gardens and Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road Theodore, AL, 36582 Easter Sunrise Service, 6:30 a.m. As the sun rises over Bellingrath Gardens and Home on Easter Sunday, guests are invited to come and enjoy a special Sunrise Service with friends and family on the Great Lawn. www.bellingrath.org LuLu’s with the Easter Bunny! 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, LuLu’s, 200 East 25th Avenue Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 The Easter Bunny will be hoppin’ to LuLu’s on April 17th from Noon-2pm for family photos! Come dressed in your Easter best to enjoy some Easter treats and a great lunch at LuLu’s! 251-967-5858 lulubuffett.com Bay Area Performing Arts presents “Godspell” 8724 Rand Avenue Daphne, AL, 36526 251-455-0355 bayareaperformingarts.com/ Easter at Lighthouse Lighthouse Baptist Church, 10526 County Road 64 Daphne, AL, 36526 We will celebrate with breakfast at 9:30am and a powerful worship service at 10:30am! We will also have an opportunity to take Easter photos and then after the service we will have an egg hunt for all of the kids.

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Monday April 18

Minecraft Academy 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 K-5th graders. Introductory classes for kiddos new to Minecraft. Learn the basics and make some new friends at the library! RSVP by calling 251-929-1465. www.fairhopelibrary.org/ EcoCrafternoon: Coffee Tote Bag 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Ever wonder how to recycle those aluminum-lined coffee bags? We’ll show you one way at April’s EcoCrafternoon program. Bring in your coffee bags and we’ll turn them into a cute tote bag to take shopping. For teens 13 and up. Meet us in the MakerSpace. www.fairhopelibrary.org/

Tuesday April 19

FHPLug: Lego User Group 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Do you love LEGOs? So do we! Kids ages 6-12 can come upstairs to the MakerSpace to play, build, and compete in teams with LEGOs! This month our activity is the Wheel of Build! Parents must stay in building during class. www.fairhopelibrary.org/ A Night with Nick Saban 5:30 PM Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel, 64 S Water Street Mobile, AL, 36602 For the 14th year, Team Focus will hold its annual fundraiser, “A Night with Nick Saban,” featuring the head football coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide. This special night is the sole fundraiser for the non-profit Team Focus. It will begin with a silent auction at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Register early to reserve your spot, as seating is limited. To purchase tickets, and to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact the Team Focus office at 251.635.1515 or visit teamfocususa.org. 251-635-1515 www.eamfocususa.org. Fairhope Taste of Rotarty 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Fairhope Civic Center, Fairhope, AL, 36532 The Point Clear Rotary Club invites you to join us for the 20th Annual Taste of Rotary at the Fairhope Civic Center on April 19, 2022. Doors open at 6 PM; entertainment by Roman Street. 251-454-0921 http://pointclearrotary.org/

Wednesday April 20

Bay Shore Ballet Company presents a Preview of Sleeping Beauty 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Join the talented dancers from Bay Shore Ballet as they give a preview of their Sleeping Beauty performance at Fairhope Public Library. The dancers will give us a sneak peek at highlights of the show, followed by a whimsical craft. www.fairhopelibrary.org/ Teen/Tween S.T.E.A.M DIY Upcycle Button-Making Program 4:30 PM Spanish Fort Public Library, 7361 Spanish Fort Blvd Spanish Fort, AL, 36537 Teen/Tween S.T.E.A.M DIY Upcycle Button-Making Program 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (11 and up) Call 251-410-READ (7323) for more information or visit www.spanishfortpubliclibrary.org www.spanishfortpubliclibrary.org

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Friday April 22

Heritage Park Marketplace and Music and a Movie (Free) 4:00 PM Details April 8. visitfoley.com

Saturday April 23

Pilots for Christ Benefit Ride 8:00 AM The Fort Container Park, 29001 Bass Pro Drive Ste 600 Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Pilots for Christ invites you to join them for their benefit ride. Registration is $35 and icludes a t-shirt. This is a fundraiser for Pilots for Christ, Pilots for Christ flies time critical patients to destinations at no charge. PFC is a 501(c)3 corporation and operates on donations. Riders will register at 8:00am. Kickstands up at 9:00am and return to The Fort before noon where everyone will enjoy live music and outdoor dining options. www.pilotsforchrist.com Earth Day Mobile Bay 2022 10:00 AM Fairhope Pier Park, Fairhope, AL, 36532 Environmental displays and activities, and a wide variety of interactive educational opportunities for children and adults, as well as exciting live music performances, all in a family-fun atmosphere. www.earthdaymobilebay.org Mini Maestros Music Class with Dr. Rachael 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Best for K-5th Graders. Join Dr. Rachael in the Activity Room for an introduction to all things music - classical music, music theory, music history, new instruments, and our music themed books. www.fairhopelibrary.org/ Mobile Bay Anime Festival 2022 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Daphne Civic Center, 2603 US-98 Daphne, AL, 36526 Mobile Bay Anime Festival 2022 www.tixr.com/groups/avcconventions/events/mobilebay-anime-festival-2022-32857 Comedian Kountry Wayne: Straight Out The Mud Tour 7:30 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim St Mobile, AL, 36602 Comedian Kountry Wayne: Straight Out The Mud Tour www.asmglobalmobile.com/

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FamilyCalendar 37th Annual Heritage Day Festival 15965 Silverhill Ave Silverhill, AL, 36576 History tour rides, Arts and Crafts, Food Vendors and much more! www.facebook.com/silverhillheritageday St. Benedict Catholic School 49th Annual German Fest and Raven Run 5k St. Benedict Catholic School, 12786 South Illinois St Elberta, AL The 5k Run begins at 8:00 AM and the One Mile Fun Run at 9:00 AM. The 47th Annual German Festival kicks off immediately following the Raven Run! This family-fun event features arts/crafts booths, vendors, a large “trash & treasure” sale, bingo, children’s village, delicious German food including German sausages, desserts, & more. http://saintbenedict.net/events/german-fest/ St. Francis Arts and Crafts Festival St. Francis Episcopal Church, Dauphin Island, AL St. Francis Episcopal Church Arts and Crafts Festival (251) 861-2300

Sunday April 24

Malbis Spring Market 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Historic Malbis Nursery, 10145 US-90 Daphne, AL, 36526 Come out and join us for our first event of 2022 on Sunday, April 24th at the gorgeous Historic Malbis Nursery! We will be showcasing more than 40 local vendors. Come and enjoy a FREE family fun day full of local shopping and food trucks!

Monday April 25

Teen Writers 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Come to our writing group to practice writing, get feedback, and have fun! We just got new story dice! For teen writers ages 13 and up. Meet us in Study Room #2. www.fairhopelibrary.org/

Tuesday April 26

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

Wednesday April 27

Teen Advisory Board 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Ages 13-17. Looking for volunteer hours? Come to the TAB meeting and learn how to help in the library. Download the application on our website. We’ll be meeting in the Activity Room. Questions? Call Ms. Allyson at 251-924-1465 www.fairhopelibrary.org/ Gov’t Mule 8:00 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim St Mobile, AL, 36602 Gov’t Mule concert. www.asmglobalmobile.com/

Thursday April 28

Maker Space Wide Open 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 ALL AGES. Have you ever wondered what goes on upstairs in the Maker Space? Now’s your chance to find out! We’ll have four tables of activities for all ages! Parents must accompany children under 12. What will you MAKE at the Maker Space Wide Open? www.fairhopelibrary.org/

Farmer’s Market Storytime 4:00 PM - 4:40 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Ages 2 years and up. Join us behind Fairhope Library during Farmer’s Market for a very special outdoor storytime and craft session. This week we will read Kindness is a Kite String by Michelle Schaub and we’ll make a kite craft. www.fairhopelibrary.org/ 22nd Annual Chef Challenge 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Mobile Convention Center, 1 S Water Street Mobile, AL, 36602 Enjoy tastings from local restaurants, complimentary beer and wine, entertainment by Roman Street, and a silent auction, all in the name of ending hunger in your community. www.feedingthegulfcoast.org Feeding the Gulf Coast - Chef Challenge 6:00 PM Mobile Convention Center, 1 S Water St Mobile, AL, 36602 Join us for a culinary experience as some of the area’s most celebrated chefs come together to fight hunger in our community, served with a little friendly competition. www.asmglobalmobile.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. False Identity concert. www.gulfshoresal.gov

Friday April 29

Heritage Park Marketplace and Music and a Movie (Free) 4:00 PM Details April 8. visitfoley.com Live at Five 5:00 PM Halstead Amphitheatre, Fairhope, AL, 36532 The Wildflowers Concert - Live at Five concert series happens at The Halstead Amphitheater on the Fairhope campus of Coastal Alabama Community College. www.facebook.com/LiveatFiveFairhope/ Under the Stars Fundraiser 6:00 PM Oak Hollow Farm, 14210 S Greeno Rd Mobile, AL, 36532 This exciting event will be a special celebration and will include an evening of great food, fabulous live music performed by the dynamic Tommy Morse Band, dancing, and both silent and live auctions. The purpose of this event is to raise funds for the Baldwin County Child Advocacy Center. 251-989-2555 www.baldwincountycac.org Exit Stage Left presents “Into the Woods” 6:30 PM Foley Civic Center, 407 E Laurel Ave Foley, AL, 36535 The Brothers Grimm hit the stage with an epic fairytale about wishes, family and the choices we make. 251-385-3753 https://exitstageleft.org/ Jeremy Camp: I Still Believe Tour 7:00 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim St Mobile, AL, 36602 Jeremy Camp: I Still Believe Tour www.asmglobalmobile.com/ Gulf Coast Zydeco Music Festival Bayfront Park, 6200 Bayfront Park Daphne, AL, 36526 The City of Daphne’s “Gulf Coast Zydeco Music Festival” is an offering filled with live music, great food, awesome fun, and don’t forget, it’s all about the dance! https://www.lasr.net/travel/city.php?&TravelTo=AL010 1005&VE=Y&Event_ID=AL0101005e007

Saturday April 30

2022 Delta Woods & Waters Expo 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Five Rivers Delta Center, 30945 Five Rivers Boulevard Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Delta Woods & Waters Expo is a vital community celebration of the amazing natural resources right here in our “backyard” and educates today’s youth on the value of the environment and wonders of the beautiful Mobile-Tensaw Delta. www.deltawoodsandwatersexpo.com Cub Family Weekend 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Camp Chandler Tonsmeire, 2701 Shelton Beach Road Extension Mobile, AL, 36618 Cub Scout families and friends interested in scouts are invited to Camp Chandler-Tonsmeire for a fun day outdoors. Activities include games, crafts, sports, bbs, archery, raingutter regatta, hiking, and more. www.eventbrite.com/e/cub-family-day-tickets-266231444417 NAMIWalks and Mental Health Festival 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Honeybee Park, Hwy 59 North Robertsdale, AL, 36567 The local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, NAMI Baldwin County, is hosting the first county-wide Mental Health Festival and NAMIWalks Baldwin Team on Saturday, April 30, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This will be the NAMI Baldwin kickoff for May as Mental Health Month. namibaldwincounty.org Sleeping Beauty 2:00 PM Fairhope Civic Center, 161 North Section Street Fairhope, AL, 36532 Bayshore Ballet Company presents the timeless classic, Sleeping Beauty. Shows at 2:00pm and 7:00 pm. For tickets call 251-990-9744 251-990-9744 Bald Eagle Bash

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4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Weeks Bay Reserve Tonsmeire Resource Center, 11525 US-98 Fairhope, AL, 36532 The Annual Bald Eagle Bash--the Alabama Gulf Coast’s Party for Preservation--takes place at the Tonsmeire Weeks Bay Resource Center. This signature event for the Weeks Bay Foundation has earned a reputation for delivering great food, great music, and a great time, all on the edges of beautiful Weeks Bay. 251-990-5004 baldeaglebash.com Exit Stage Left presents “Into the Woods” 6:30 PM Foley Civic Center, 407 E Laurel Ave Foley, AL, 36535 The Brothers Grimm hit the stage with an epic fairytale about wishes, family and the choices we make. 251-385-3753 https://exitstageleft.org/

Sleeping Beauty 7:00 PM Fairhope Civic Center, 161 North Section Street Fairhope, AL, 36532 Bayshore Ballet Company presents the timeless classic, Sleeping Beauty. Shows at 2:00pm and 7:00 pm. For tickets call 251-990-9744 251-990-9744 Gulf Coast Zydeco Music Festival Bayfront Park, 6200 Bayfront Park Daphne, AL, 36526 The City of Daphne’s “Gulf Coast Zydeco Music Festival” is an offering filled with live music, great food, awesome fun, and don’t forget, it’s all about the dance! https://www.lasr.net/travel/city.php?&TravelTo=AL010 1005&VE=Y&Event_ID=AL0101005e007

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FamilyCalendar Infirmary Health Duathlon ProHealth Fitness Center, 166 Mobile Infirmary Blvd Mobile, AL, 36607 Come out on Saturday, April 30, and participate in this year’s annual Infirmary Health Duathlon or enjoy the entertainment! infirmaryduathlon.org Kiwanis Club Poker Run Motorcycle Charity Event Heritage Park, 104 N McKenzie St Foley, AL, 36535 Registration starts at 8:00am. Ride starts at 10:00am for club & group riders, non group riders at 10:30am. All registration fees and donations stay in Southern Baldwin Co. to support our programs to help children, also Special Olympics, Kiwanis Christmas Parade and community support for the food banks & ministries https://foleykiwanis.club/ Shen Yun Mobile Civic Center , 401 Civic Center Dr Mobile, AL, 36602 Experience the beauty of ancient China with SHEN YUN, whose unique artistic vision expands theatrical experience into a multi-dimensional, deeply moving journey. www.asmglobalmobile.com/

Sunday May 1

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

Thursday May 5

Cocktails with Critters 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Bluegill Restaurant, 3775 Battleship Pkwy Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Cocktails with the Critters will be held at he Bluegill Restaurant Thursday May 5, 2022 from 6:00 until 9:00 www.sealabfoundation.org

Friday May 6

Recyclable Book Art 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM, Daphne Public Library, 2607 US98 Daphne, AL, 36526 Recyclable Book Art is coming to the Library! Join us Friday May 6th at 4:30pm to create your own book art. Supplies are provided, but you can bring your own book if desired. 251-620-2500 www.daphneal.com/178/Library 50th Annual Art in the Park 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Heritage Park, 104 N McKenzie St Foley, AL, 36535 Over 100 artists showcase their talents while providing unique, hand crafted cultural experiences and shopping opportunities. 251-943-4381 foleyartcenter.com/art-in-the-park/ Crawfish Derby 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Oak Hollow Farm, 14210 S Greeno Rd Fairhope, AL, 36532 Join us for crawfish & fixings, live music, silent auction, games, races and contests. It’s fun on the farm and all proceeds benefit the Barnwell Community Center www.barnwellcommunity.org

Thursday May 12

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

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Friday May 13

18th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Details Thursday, May 12.

Saturday May 14

18th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Details Thursday, May 12.

Saturday May 21

The Mobile Symphony Presents: A John Williams Jubilee 7:30 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim St Mobile, AL, 36602 This thrilling concert combines some of the best works of America’s favorite composer, John Williams. Music from Harry Potter, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars, E.T. and more. https://mobilesymphony.org/ Memorial 5K Run/Walk for Alabama`s Fallen Heroes USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile, AL A full day of entertainment, fun and food at the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park starting with a 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk www.eventbrite.com

Every Monday

Free Build - STEM Play 9:00 AM Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Ages 2 to 10 years old. Come put your creative imagination to the test! We will put out all of our legos, soft blocks, lincoln logs, picnic pieces, buckets of dinosaurs, and more. Join us in the Activity Room for Free Build every Monday and Friday from 9am - Noon. 251-929-1465 www.fairhopelibrary.org/ Lego Build 3:30 PM Spanish Fort Public Library, 7361 Spanish Fort Blvd Spanish Fort, AL, 36537 Free build -Activity Room, Ages 2-10yrs. www.spanishfortpubliclibrary.org

Every Tuesday

Pre-K Storytime with Ms. Shanlie 10:30 PM Spanish Fort Public Library, 7361 Spanish Fort Blvd Spanish Fort, AL, 36537 Pre-K Storytime with Ms. Shanlie @ 10:30 a.m. Call 251-410-READ (7323) for more information or visit www.spanishfortpubliclibrary.org www.spanishfortpubliclibrary.org Movers and Shakers Storytime 10:00 AM Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 This Toddler Tuesday is for all of the roamers, movers, and shakers! The program lasts approximately 30-40 minutes, with about 15-20 minutes dedicated to reading and rhyme, and 20 minutes dedicated to block play and socialization or crafts and coloring. A different sensory experience will be introduced each month. 18 months-2 years 251-929-1465 www.fairhopelibrary.org/ Lap Babies-Virtual (Facebook) Children’s Story Times 10:30 AM Virtual, Daphne, AL, 36526 Lap BabiesVirtual (Facebook) Children’s Story Times (251) 620-2500 Find us on Facebook Movers & Shakers Toddler Storytime (0) 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Ages 18 months to 2 years old. Join us for a special storytime just for toddlers every Tuesday at 10am in the Activity Room for silly books, silly songs, and fun crafts. 251-929-1465 www.fairhopelibrary.org/

Big Kids Storytime 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Ages 3 to 7 years old. Join our super fun storytime every Tuesday at 11am, where we read new books, sing new songs, do creative crafts, and make new friends. 251-929-1465 www.fairhopelibrary.org/

Every Wednesday

Storytime - Page & Palette 10:30 AM Page & Palette, 32 S Section St Fairhope, AL, 36532 Please join us on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM for storytime! Each week, Miss Paula share a silly story the whole family will enjoy. 251-928-5295 www.pageandpalette.com Bookworm Bandits Book Club 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Ages 9-12. Meet Miss Casey in Study Room #1 to discuss our latest exciting book club selection. Books change each month and are provided for free. 251-929-1465 www.fairhopelibrary.org/

Every Thursday

Babies & Books 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Ages Newborn to 18 months. Join us for our special storytime just for babies and caregivers every Thursday at 10am for nursery rhymes, silly songs, tummy time, and sensory play. 251-929-1465 www.fairhopelibrary.org/ Big Kids Storytime 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Ages 3 to 7 years old. Join our super fun storytime every Thursday at 11am, where we read new books, sing new songs, do creative crafts, and make new friends. 251-929-1465 www.fairhopelibrary.org/

Every Thursday from April 14-July 14

Outdoor Farmer’s Market 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Behind Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Pickup local produce, baked goods, honey, plants, and more at Fairhope’s Outdoor Farmer’s Market. The event takes place every Thursday from April 14th to July 14th behind the Fairhope Public Library.

Thursdays in April and May

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

Every Friday

Free Build - STEM Play 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Ages 2 to 10 years old. Come put your creative imagination to the test! We will put out all of our legos, soft blocks, lincoln logs, picnic pieces, buckets of dinosaurs, and more. Join us in the Activity Room for Free Build every Monday and Friday from 9am - Noon. 251-929-1465 www.fairhopelibrary.org/

Every Saturday in April

Historic Downtown Foley Walking Tours 10:00 AM Foley Welcome Center, 104 McKenzie St Foley, AL, 36535 Enjoy a free guided tour of downtown Foley each Saturday in April at 10 a.m. 251-943-1200 https://visitfoley.wpengine.com/

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Wales West Cottontail Express Wales West, 13670 Smiley Street Silverhill, AL, 36576 You’ll ride on real train, hunt for Easter eggs, enjoys treats and refreshments, and visit with the Easter Bunny. www.waleswest.com/cottontail.htm

Every other Thursday

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

First and Third Sundays of the month

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

Second and Fourth Sundays

Mobile Bay Maker’s Market 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Along Mobile Bay at The Pier, Fairhope, AL, 36532 Taking place every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, the Mobile Bay Maker’s Market features over 35 local artisans, farmers, and makers along the gulf coast. The event takes place just south of the Fairhope Municipal Pier. Food trucks are also on site.

Every Second Tuesday

Board Game Night 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Daphne Public Library, 2607 US98 Daphne, AL, 36526 Find out who has game at our Board Game Night that takes place every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 4pm - 6pm. We have games for ages 5 and up! 251-620-2500 www.daphneal.com/178/Library

Every First Saturday

Magic the Gathering - Ages 13-18 11:00 AM Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Ready to throw down some cards? Come to Fairhope Library on the first Saturday of the month and battle with other planeswalkers. Meet new friends and learn new tricks as you sling some mana around. 251-929-1465 www.fairhopelibrary.org

Every Second Saturday

Ms. Mary & Cupcake Storytime! 11:00 AM Spanish Fort Public Library, 7361 Spanish Fort Blvd Spanish Fort, AL, 36537 Story Time fun best for ages 4 and under. Ms. Mary & Cupcake visit the

library on the second Saturday of each month! Join us for some singing, dancing, and of course stories. www.spanishfortpubliclibrary.org

Select Days April

Photos with the Easter Bunny 10:00 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. Visit our website for specific dates/times. 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com

A Very Madd Tea Party OWA, 1501 S OWA Blvd Foley, AL, 36535 OWA’s Spring Fling event will feature A Very Madd Tea Party in Downtown OWA, presented by Seward Studios! This unbelievable teatime experience will spotlight a family-friendly live show with an outrageous cast of characters straight out of Wonderland! https://visitowa.com/tea-party/

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Date Night Can Be Inexpensive AND Fun! Q. We’re trying to get control of our finances by living on a budget. We also have about $18,000 in debt we are trying to pay off. My husband brings home $3,400 a month, and I am currently taking care of our eight-month-old baby. We would like to have a date night once a month, and he thinks we should set aside $200 for this. Under the current circumstances, I feel like this is too much. What do you think? A. If you’d told me you guys make

$150,000 a year, I’d say go have a great time. But with your income, and a lot of debt on top, I’d put the brakes on that amount. It sounds like he’s looking for an outlet to unwind and have a little fun, without giving a lot of thought to the big picture. The good thing, though, is you’re working together and beginning to take this personal finance thing seriously.

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My advice would be to lower the date night amount to about $50 right now. That’s plenty for a reasonable dinner and a babysitter for a couple of hours. You might not have to figure babysitting expenses into the equation at all if you have family or friends nearby. Going out on a date doesn’t have to mean spending a lot of money. Years ago, when my wife and I were broke, we did tons of stuff that didn’t cost a dime. Things like hiking and picnics are great ways to spend quality time together, while keeping your pocketbook in your pocket. Just be creative, talk about it together and make sure you find ways to have a little us time on a regular basis.

Should I Tithe On My Business? Q. My wife and I are Christians, and we own a successful small business in our town. Should businesses tithe?

A. This is a good question. Giving is never a bad idea unless you do it irresponsibly and to the point of putting your family in financial danger. To the best of my knowledge, the Bible only addresses the topic of tithing by individuals—not businesses. Personally, I don’t give a tenth of my business gross or net until I receive my paycheck. When that happens—meaning it’s profit that I’m going to pay taxes on, or it’s salaried income out of my business—I tithe on the profits. So, I can’t really tell you I’ve found Biblical instruction to give a tenth of your business. Hope this helps!

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