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2 Publisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note Lynn Knighton

4 Living With Children John Rosemond

Summer Job for Teens

Making Bedtime Better

8 tips to turn your nightly routine from stormy to serene.

Why working at a camp this summer can be the perfect job for your teen.

14 Kids Health Watch sponsored by Magnolia Springs Pediatrics

46 Growing Up Online Carolyn Jabs

50 Get This! Gerry Paige Smith

52 Dave Says Dave Ramsey

2015 Summer Camps Raising a Gentleman Our guide shares details about day and overnight camps on the Eastern Shore and beyond.

Ideas for teaching manners, kindness and mature behavior to your little boy.

Laura Handey

94 A Page in a Book Gerry Paige Smith

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Brother and sister, Stephen (11) and Karrington (9) Jones. The entire Jones family including Mom and Dad, great grandparents Alexander & Nelson, and grandparents Albert and Faye Nelson, Clarence Nixon and Mazie Jones, are all excited to see Stephen and Karrington on the cover this month! Stephen loves swimming, drawing, taekwondo and playing video games. Karrington loves gymnastics, exercise, dance and school. 1

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Publisher’sNote I love when Daylight Savings Time rolls around and we get to enjoy a little more of the lovely weather we have had lately. We recently put up a basketball goal and it has been so nice to go outside after dinner and shoot hoops as a family. Anna has gotten really good and thinks it is funny that she skunks all of us! I see other families walking and riding bikes later into the evening too, and I know they are enjoying the family time just as much as we are. The extra activity has been great for family bonding, but not so great when it comes to our bedtime routine. Now that we are coming in later, the whole nighttime routine has shifted causing bedtime to be a bit more chaotic. While I don’t have toddlers anymore, bedtime routines can still get out of whack. If you are struggling with bedtime issues, check out Stormy to Serene: Eight Tips to Make Bedtime Better, by Sara Simeral. No matter what age your children are, we can all use a refresher. The longer days not only mean extra family time, but also signal summer is just around the corner! Soon enough, we will take a break from the evening juggle of homework, packing lunches and signing folders as we welcome summer. I hope you all enjoyed going through the summer camp issue last month as much as we did. There were so many camps to choose from! If you did not have a chance to grab one before they flew off the shelves, or are interested in seeing even more camps, we have included an expanded Camp Directory this month. Don’t wait to sign up for camps if you see some your are interested in because many fill up fast! It has been exciting to see what camps my girls are choosing. My oldest is now too old to sign up for one of the girls’ favorite camps and even too old for VBS, but she now has the opportunity to be a youth volunteer. What a perfect opportunity for her to enjoy a really fun activity while also learning the responsibilities of being a volunteer. Many teens may even elect to be a camp counselor at their favorite camp as they grow out of the “camper” stage. Gayla Grace has written an insightful article on this very issue, Camp Counselor: The Perfect Job for Your Teen. If you have a teenager in your house, this may be a great option for their summer. Whether a youth volunteer, camp counselor or babysitter, teens benefit from these types of opportunities as a way to learn responsibility and respect for others, two very important qualities in young ladies and gentlemen. As parents we need to encourage these traits as early as they are able to understand them. We have included an important article this month, but I don’t want the name of the article to fool you. Even though Beth Davis titled her article Raising Gentlemen, it is a wonderful fit for young ladies, too. Beth discusses compassion, generosity and leadership, skills that are beneficial for everyone to develop. Finally, don’t forget to mark your calendars with all of the super events this month! There are plenty of activities to fill up these longer days. Happy Spring!

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The Eastern Shore’s Foremost Parenting Source

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

Publisher Lynn Knighton lynn@easternshoreparents.com Editor DeAnne Watson deanne@easternshoreparents.com Associate Editor Kelly Watson Research Editor Christa Weinberg Contributing Writers Beth Davis Gayla Grace Laura Handey Carolyn Jabs Dave Ramsey John Rosemond Robert L. Rux, M.D. Sara Simeral Gerry Paige Smith Cover Photography Laura Rowe www.laurarowephotography.com President Jason Watson jason@easternshoreparents.com Advertising Opportunities Lynn Knighton Leslie Hall Tracie Calvert ads@easternshoreparents.com (251) 929-2099 Ad Design Tim Welch

Visit us online at www.easternshoreparents.com Eastern Shore Parents magazine is published monthly by KeepSharing, LLC. Mailing address: P.O. Box 374, Montrose, Alabama, 36559. The phone number for voice and fax is (251) 929-2099. Eastern Shore Parents is copyrighted 2015 by KeepSharing LLC. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is prohibited. Opinions expressed in Eastern Shore Parents magazine are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the view of the owners, nor do they constitute an endorsement of products and services herein.

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LivingWithChildren by John Rosemond

Misplacing a Sense of Purpose Q: My buddy’s wife walks their 11-yearold into the classroom each day. Then she takes out his assignments and helps him get ready. We’re talking about a very capable kid who has no “issues” at all. My buddy says other mothers at his son’s school are also doing the same thing. My wife has heard about this and wants to start walking our very capable son into his 4th-grade room. What are your thoughts? A: I think there may be children who be-

cause of some developmental problem or medical issue might need a parent to walk them into school, but that practice is unnecessary otherwise, and not just unnecessary but something Shakespeare might have had lots of fun with. My first thought is that this is a symptom of what is and has been happening in American mother culture for some time now. One mother ups the ante on the other mothers by taking enabling to a new level and it spreads like wildfire by some psychic transmission force that men have no aptitude for. My second thought is that today’s moms generally seem to think that raising a child is all about nurturing; therefore, the more a mother nurtures, the better a mother she must be. This was not the case 60-plus

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years ago, when mothers could strike fear into the hearts of their kids with no more than a sideways glance. Now children strike fear into their mothers, who do not have a firm grasp of the fact that unless nurturing is balanced by an equal portion of authority, it turns into a toxic thing called enabling. My third thought is that when I say stuff like this, some women think I’m—as one put it recently—”ragging” on women. No, I’m trying to help women understand what they have allowed themselves to become caught up in and swept along by. This is not about women, obviously, because women of my mother’s generation and before did not come close to fitting this description. Since then, we have gone from men demeaning women to women demeaning themselves. My fourth thought is that we seem to have misplaced a sense of purpose when it comes to raising children. The purpose is to help them become adults, and it should be self-evident that the more quickly they become adults and take on adult responsibilities, the better off they are. Walking a competent 11-year-old into class every day and helping him get situated significantly raises the likelihood that this child, 20 years from now, will still be living at home, being waited on hand and foot by his mother. But

perhaps this will be normative by then and no one will give it a second thought. People may even regard the successfully emancipated child as an oddity and wonder what went wrong. My fifth thought is that these mothers have too much time on their hands. Lacking modern conveniences, having to wash clothes and dishes by hand and sweep and mop rather than fire up a vacuum cleaner, my mother and her peers did not have time to bring perfection to every aspect of their children’s lives. In fact, their callous disregard of our fragile psyches included making us wash, sweep, and mop along with them. A mom who has the time to walk her 11-year-old into school every day and arrange his work for him needs to get out and volunteer with people who really and truly need her help. She’s eminently qualified, obviously. My last and hopefully most sobering thought is that these moms are going a long way toward ensuring that their male children grow up with no respect whatsoever for women. Respecting and expecting are incompatible. Family psychologist John Rosemond answers parents’ questions on his website at www.rosemond.com.

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Discovery Day at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab

Join us Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab at 101 Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island for Discovery Day. This fun-filled family event includes a huge variety of environmentally-themed children’s activities; Open House at the Research Facilities of the Dauphin Island Sea Lab where the public can interact with marine scientists and graduate students to explore their ongoing research projects; and free children’s admission to the Estuarium, the aquarium at the Sea Lab. For more info: Call 251/861-2141 or visit www.disl.org.

Impact Youth Theater Presents “The Little Mermaid, Jr.”

Impact Youth Theater presents “The Little Mermaid, Jr.”, Tuesday, April 21, at the Daphne Civic Center. There will be two shows that day, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The 10 a.m. show has a $1 suggested donation. To reserve your seat email ImpactTheaterReservations@gmail.com or call 251-709-8752. Donations welcomed!

4th Annual Magnolia Springs Seafood Celebration

Once again we are ready to celebrate our most abundant natural resource, our local seafood at the 4th annual Magnolia Springs Seafood Celebration on April 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Located on Hwy 49, the festival will feature culinary delights from the best area restaurants, as well as beer and wine, and the best local music – all in a beautiful outdoor setting, under ancient oak trees, near the heart of our charming village on the Magnolia River. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Preservation Fund for the 119 year old Magnolia Springs Community Hall and the Magnolia Springs Library. Admission is $25 at the gate, or $20 in advance. Children 10 and under are free. For more info visit us at www. magnoliaspringsseafoodcelebration.com . Or Face Book or call Eddie Sue Winter at 251-747-0838. Earlier on the same day the annual Magnolia Run, a 5k Run/Walk hosted by the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, will be held in Magnolia Springs; so participants may enjoy a full day of exercise, entertainment and dining.

Bayside Academy Presents ADHD Community Forum

Bayside Academy is proud to announce its upcoming community forum, “Building Bridges: Living with and Teaching Students with ADHD.” The free event will be held on Tuesday, April 28 from 6:008:00 p.m. in the Pilot Center Theatre at Bayside Academy. Sheryl K. Pruitt, M.Ed., ET/P from Parkaire Consultants and James Wiley, MD from Focus MD will discuss ADHD and Executive Function and provide information on how to understand children with ADHD, how the brain works, and how to advocate for your child. All parents, educators, counselors, and professionals in Mobile and Baldwin Counties are invited to attend. CEUs are available for educators and counselors. For more information, please call (251) 338-6430 or visit www.baysideacademy.org/learningplace. Eastern Shore Parents I April 2015

Strawberry Festival Coming April 11th and 12th

April 11th and 12th are the dates for the 28th Annual Baldwin County Strawberry Festival. The festival is located at the beautiful Loxley Municipal Park. The weekend will bring over 175 arts and crafts exhibitors, a dozen different food vendors, an exciting carnival, wonderful children's games, and tractor show. Saturday will be an Antique Car Show and a visit from the Little Miss strawberry Queen and her court. Entertainment will begin Saturday morning at 10 a.m. with BRANDI , followed by Mustang Sally at noon, closing Saturday entertainment at 3 p.m. with Figure Eight . Sunday morning entertainment will begin at 10 a.m. with Cairy Laine, Cool Rayz at 12 noon , and Tommy Morse Band at 3 p.m . Throughout the weekend we will be serving famous Strawberry Shortcake. Flats of strawberries will be available for purchase. www.easternshoreparents.com

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6th Annual Bald Eagle Bash

This year’s Bald Eagle Bash is set for Saturday, April 18th, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Tonsmeire Resource Center on Weeks Bay under the U.S. Highway 98 Bridge over Fish River. Last year’s Party for Preservation was a great success, and we plan to build on that making it even better this year. Here’s the drill: We provide plenty of fresh Gulf seafood to some of the area’s best restaurants and let them work their magic. With a menu that encompasses everything from shrimp ceviche and shrimp stuffed mashed potatoes to traditional favorites like gumbo and shrimp and grits, nobody goes home with an empty stomach. While everyone is enjoying the food, Gretch Lyles and The Modern Eldorados will deliver their rockabilly/country/pop blend of pitch perfect classics from the likes of Elvis, Johnny Cash, and Patsy Cline. Both the band and the event are kid and family friendly. For anyone who loves great food, great music, and best of all, a great cause the Bald Eagle Bash is the event to attend along the Gulf Coast. Tickets are $40 in advance, and $45 at the gate, while kids 10 and under are free. Free parking is available at the Weeks Bay Reserve Safe Harbor site, with BRATS shuttles providing transportation to the event. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (251) 990-5004. Tickets will also be available for purchase at Page & Palette in Fairhope, the Foundation office, the Reserve, and from Foundation board members.

Celebrating National Crab Day with the Best not2crabby Selfie Contest

To celebrate National Crab Day and loyal patrons, the Original Oyster House is running a contest to find the best not2crabby selfie for its 14’ x 28’ digital billboards as well as other promotional outlets. A not2crabby hat was specially designed as a prop for the selfie promotion. For selfie enthusiasts, here’s an opportunity to see your biggest selfie in lights on Highway 98 in Daphne, Ala. and on Highway 59 in Gulf Shores. To enter, participants must visit either Original Oyster House location and ask for a not2crabby hat. The participant must take a selfie wearing the official hat inside the restaurant and post the selfie on Facebook.com/OriginalOysterHouse with the hashtag #not2crabby. The promotion launches March 9, commemorating National Crab Day. Facebook likes of the selfie post and/or creativity of the selfie can improve a participant’s chances of winning. Participants can campaign for likes, by tagging after posting to the Original Oyster House Facebook page and sharing the post on their own Facebook pages. Mother/daughter selfies; Father/son selfies; sibling selfies; BFF selfies, funny face selfies, couple selfies, etc. are greatly welcome. Qualifying entries must be posted to the Original Oyster House Facebook page by June 30. Participants must be 18 years old or older to enter. Winners will be notified via Facebook Messenger. Your photo post on Facebook confirms your contest entry. For more information or the Official Rules visit www.originaloysterhouse.com/not2crabby.

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United Way of Southwest Alabama’s 21st Annual Day of Caring

2nd Annual Fairhope Girl’s Night Out

The Downtown Fairhope Business Association presents the second annual Fairhope Girl’s Night Out, Thursday, May 7, from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. The party starts at the Fairhope Welcome Center, and the evening pass cost is $20, which includes a commemorative t-shirt, swag bag, dining voucher, coupons and favors. Spend the evening shopping, dining, and strolling through the streets of downtown Fairhope. This evening offers women the chance to enjoy special refreshments, light hors d'oeuvres and be entered to win great prizes! For more information find us on Facebook at Fairhope Girl's Night Out, call 251-929-1466 or visit www.fairhopemerchants.com.

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On April 17th, volunteers will come together to participate in the area's largest single day of volunteerism. Hundreds of volunteers make a difference during United Way’s Day of Caring. Day of Caring is a great opportunity for team-building and enables volunteers to have a hands-on impact in the community. Each year, volunteers spend one day in a United Way partner agency meeting its needs by completing projects the agency hasn’t had the time, money or staff to address. Over the past 20 years, nearly 5,000 volunteers have participated in United Way’s Day of Caring. Join us in making in a difference in the community! For more information, please contact Kristin Woods at kwoods@uwswa.org or (251) 433-3624.

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2015 Delta Woods & Waters Expo “Discover the Delta”

Spanish Fort Alabama - Preparations are underway for the 7th Annual Delta Woods & Waters Expo, an event sponsored by the City of Spanish Fort and held at the 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center on the Mobile Bay Causeway. April 25 is Family Day from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., open to the public with free admission and free parking and shuttle service throughout the day. With an expanded lineup on Saturday's Family Day, children and adults alike will be fascinated by the Environmental Studies Center's raptor birds of prey exhibit and the Dauphin Island Estuarium’s touch tank experience. Informative demonstrations of archery, retrieving dogs, turkey calling, campsite setup, boating use and safety, and the art of making handcrafted casting and fishing nets are planned, along with hands-on experiences of casting rod and reel combos, fly-tying and casting, and knot-tying, just to name a few. For an up-close look at the Delta, catch the pontoon boat, "Osprey", at the dock for a half-hour cruise, offered throughout the day for $5.00 per passenger.

Haven Resale Shop’s Spring Yard Sale to be Held April 25

The public is invited to mark their calendar for The Haven Resale Shop’s Spring yard sale on Saturday, April 25, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Located next to Fairhoper’s Park in downtown Fairhope, the shop is accepting donations for this upcoming yard sale from now through April 23. Resale Shop Manager Heather Delker is preparing for the Resale Shop’s first major event for 2015. “The yard sale is an expanded version of what we always have in our shop – antiques, art, books, music, kitchen and dining items, jewelry, pet accessories, and small furniture – so any clean, sellable donations in those categories are welcome. Your donations are tax-deductible and can be dropped off at 357 Morphy Ave. on Tuesday thru Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can “like” The Haven Resale Shop on Facebook to stay updated on our Yard Sale and other promotions.” Because The Haven Resale Shop is small, they don’t accept clothing, large items such as refrigerators, nor electronics, such as TVs, computers and printers. Furniture will be accepted if you can bring it to the shop. In addition to The Haven Resale Shop’s Facebook page, the public can also visit The Haven’s website at www.havenforanimals.org, as well as The Haven’s Facebook page for more ways to help and a more complete listing of what the shop sells and accepts. If you have any questions, call the shop at 251-929-1911. Inside shot of the Resale Shop. This is only a small portion of what will be available on April 25.

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The Original Oyster House’s 10th Annual Chelsea Garvin Scholarship

The Original Oyster House will award two $1,000 Chelsea Garvin Spirit Award Scholarships to high school seniors of 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 10th Annual Chelsea Garvin Spirit Award Scholarships you must be a high school senior of Baldwin County in the 2014-2015 school year with a minimum 2.5 GPA, have participated in recent school or community art event and submit artwork that reflects the Original Oyster House in some way. Artwork mediums can include oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, pastel, charcoal, pen and ink, colored pencil, mixed media, ceramics or sculptural media types. The winning artwork must be ready for display, completely dry and will become the property of the Original Oyster House for marketing or other purposes. Deadline for submission of art and application is April 30. Highest consideration will be for the most artistic and creative representation of the Original Oyster House. Please include the following identification on the back of artwork: Name of Artist, Title of Art, Medium, Teacher's Name and Name of School. To submit your Chelsea Garvin Spirit Award Scholarship application and a photo of your artwork online please visit www. originaloysterhouse.com/scholarship.

Free Skin Cancer Screening at Haley Dermatology

Haley Dermatology is having a FREE Skin Cancer Screening on Thursday, May 7, from 4 – 6 p.m. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month & Dr. Haley offers a free screening each year. It is open to the public. No appointments – first come, first serve basis. 202 Rock Creek Pkwy, Fairhope, AL 36532. 251-928-3844.

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“The Fantastic Toy Shop” Ballet

Make your plans now to see Bay Shore Ballet's restaging of the classic ballet, “La Boutique Fantasque”, also known as “The Fantastic Toy Shop”. This enchanting ballet is set to classical music with classical choreography, professional sets and gorgeous costumes. In the story, families travel from all over the world to a famous toymaker's shop to purchase mechanical dolls. The dolls include can-can dancers, sailor dolls, and a special collection of circus dolls complete with a ringmaster, acrobats, tigers, clowns and much more! The story takes a suspenseful turn when two families from different countries want to purchase and separate a pair of dolls that are deeply in love. Watch all of the magical dolls come to life at night to dance and hatch a plan to keep the couple together. Performances are April 25th at the Fairhope Civic Center. General Admission Tickets: Matinee performance, Saturday, April 25th at 2:00 - $5 for all seats, Saturday, April 25th 7:30 - $12. To purchase tickets, visit www.bayshoreballet.com. Reserved seating (first four rows) available for $17.

USA Children’s and Women’s Hospital to Host Local Goodness Event

University of South Alabama Children’s & Women’s Hospital will host Local Goodness, a unique farm-totable experience sponsored by Hancock Bank on Sunday, April 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Alabama Cruise Terminal. At this casual seated dinner and silent auction, guests will dine on local meats, seafood and produce as they enjoy authentic bluegrass music performed by local band Fat Man Squeeze. With an emphasis on the services we provide to families in our community, Local Goodness will pay tribute to local cuisine, art and music while raising awareness and support for our mission of providing the highest quality healthcare for the children and women in this region. Tickets for this event are $150 and can be purchased by calling (251) 415-1636 or visiting bit.ly/cwlocalgoodness. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Beth Mattei at (251) 415-1636 or bmattei@southalabama.edu.

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Junior Cotillion Holds Spring Ball

The National League of Junior Cotillions Eastern Shore chapter, had its Spring Ball at the Marriott Grand Hotel on February 22. Young ladies dressed in all white dresses and young men in coats and ties mingled, danced and enjoyed refreshments. The highlight of the evening was the Mother/Son, Father/Daughter dance. After pinning on their corsage or boutonnière, students danced the Waltz with their parents. Chapter Director, Kathy Sternenberg, said, “This was a wonderful opportunity for students to practice the social skills they have been learning all season.” The National League of Junior Cotillions program features etiquette, character education, and social dance training and includes five classes and two balls over a seven-month period. For more information on the Cotillion program, please contact Kathy Sternenberg, Director, at 251-928-4962 or ksternenberg@bellsouth.net Pictured, Sixth grade Cotillion students practice their ballroom dance steps.

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Fairhope Rotary’s 11th Annual Steak Cook-Off

“The Coolest Street Party in the Known Universe” will be held Friday, May 8, as Fairhope Rotary hosts the 11th Annual Steak Cook-Off. The charity street party has become one of Fairhope’s premier events, thanks to the support of local merchants, sponsors, and the City. This year’s Steak Cook-Off will feature The Tip Tops, and will be held on Bancroft Street. For one evening, Bancroft Street will become the center of the steak universe with over 30 teams of grill masters, both amateur and professional, moving in grills to compete in preparing ribeye steaks to tempt the palates of discerning steak fanciers. The dinner event includes “all-you-can-eat” steak samples, baked potato, tossed salad, wine, beer, and soft drinks. Gates open to ticketed attendees at 7 p.m., the show starts at 7:30, and the event runs until 10 p.m. Tickets for the evening are $50 in advance and $60 at the gate, if still available. Tickets may be purchased at the following merchants: Lyons Share on De La Mare Avenue, BancorpSouth in Rock Creek, The UPS Store on Greeno Road, and Baron’s Inn on South Mobile Street. Proceeds benefit local charities, including the Fairhope Point Clear Rotary Youth Club, up to $10,000 annually in local scholarships, and many other local service projects, as well as the club’s own international service projects.

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Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre presents “The Music Man” at Henry George Park

Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre (ESRT) will present The Music Man for the second annual Theatre on the Bluff production at Henry George Park in Fairhope April 30-May 2, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. ESRT’s 2014 production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” drew record crowds to Fairhope’s bluff park, so a Thursday night performance has been added to the schedule. Directed by Erin Langley and choreographed by Matthew Kiel, “The Music Man” is a family-friendly story that appeals to every generation. “The Music Man” has entertained audiences since 1957, and ESRT’s production will be set under the stars with Mobile Bay as the backdrop. Meredith Wilson’s six-time, TONY Awardwinning musical comedy features well-known scores such as “76 Trombones” and “Til There Was You.” ESRT’s cast of more than 70 local performers includes special guest performances by Fairhope’s Mayor Tim Kant in the role of Mayor Shinn and Fairhope Elementary principal Terry Beasley as the train conductor. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m., and gates to the bluff will open at 6:30 p.m. each evening. Patrons should bring their own blanket or lawn chair, and picnics are encouraged. Concessions will also be available for sale. P.O. Box 951 • Fairhope, AL 36533. Tickets are on sale now at www.easternshorerep.com and can also be purchased at the gate the night of the show. Tickets are valid only for the date printed on the ticket. If ESRT must cancel a performance due to weather, tickets for the canceled performance will be valid for our rain date performance Sunday, May 3, 2015, 7:30 p.m. at Henry George Park in Fairhope, weather permitting. All tickets are non-refundable.

Baldwin County Smile Contest 2015

Congratulations to the winners of the Baldwin County Smile Contest 2015 presented by Baldwin County Schools and The Baldwin County Dental Study Club. The Smile Contest was held on Friday March 6, 2015 at Trojan Hall. Congratulations to all of the contestants who were nominated from each elementary school in Baldwin County. The Smile Contest wraps up the county wide dental screenings provided to 1st and 3rd graders by local dentists with the support of the school nurses and administration. Photo: Judges left to right Dr. Steadman McMurphy of McMurphy Orthodontics, Dr. Rick O’Neil of South Alabama Orthodontics, Baldwin County Nurse Supervisor Ms. Linda Jones, Dr. Todd Chambliss of Daphne Pediatric Dentistry. The Winners are from left to right: Mary Francis Collins from Fairhope Elementary, Phoenix Gormandy from Silverhill Elementary, Kyra Vinson from Delta Elementary, Cade Wittman from Swift Elementary.

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Head Injuries As the spring time approaches, I want to talk about a subject that is very serious, which is head injuries. As a resident in Birmingham, I took care of a six year old child named Michael who was simply riding his new bike and fell. His head hit the curb, and he suffered a severe bleed on his brain. After several surgeries and several months in the hospital, he was able to leave in a wheelchair, but was unable to speak. He was lucky. I also took care of several children who suffered head injuries and did not survive. These outcomes were possibly preventable; so let’s talk about helmet safety and head injuries. Head injuries, unfortunately, are very common, and one of the biggest culprits is bicycle riding. Approximately 540,000 bicyclists visit emergency rooms with injuries every year. Of those, about 67,000 have head injuries, and 27,000 have injuries serious enough to be hospitalized. It’s estimated that 45-88% of all head injuries associated with bicycle crashes can be prevented by a $10 piece of plastic.

Other ways that children can have head injuries include skateboards, ATVs, scooters, and just simple falls. Over the last few years, with increased legislation, helmet use has increased, while injuries and deaths have decreased. But it’s not enough. The first step is that you have a helmet for your child, and if you ride together, buy one for yourself. Not only is it safer for you, it’s also a good example for your child. The second step is to ensure helmet use every time, no exceptions. Next, let’s address what to do if your child suffers a head injury, whether it’s from a bike or scooter or just a fall in the house. First, call your doctor immediately if your child loses consciousness, complains of neck pain, is walking funny, or inconsolable. These might be signs of a serious head injury, especially if under the age of two years old. If your child has any abnormal breathing, obvious wound or skull injury, any blood or clear fluid from the nose, ear, or mouth, any muscle weakness, seizure or shaking activity, vomiting more than three times, or different sized pupils, then call 911. If a child is unconscious, then do not attempt

to move them in case they have a neck injury. And if they are not breathing, it is a good idea to initiate CPR until help arrives. Now most kids don’t have a serious head injury, but can suffer from what we call a closed head injury and possibly a concussion. These are kids that do not lose consciousness or have any of the scary symptoms above, but can have a large bruise, headache, “see stars,” and feel funny. If worried, call your doctor immediately, but most of these kids can be observed at home for about 24 hours to watch for any of the scary symptoms. But, contrary to popular belief, it is OK to let your child fall asleep after a knock on the head. It is a good idea to check on them periodically, but let them sleep. The last word of advice is to trust your instincts. If are worried about your child, them seek medical advice or care immediately. And please, remind them to wear a helmet. 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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AutaugaFairhope County Schools Elementary Students Help Spread the Love

Mrs. Sarah Grimes' and Mrs. Amanda Simpler’s first grade classes spent time “spreading the love” for Valentine’s Day! They read “The Kindness Quilt” by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace and brainstormed some acts of kindness they could perform for their friends and family throughout the week. Then they recorded their acts of kindness and created a quilt to display their good deeds! Pictured, left to right: Bowdoin Hammock, Brooklyn Wild, Tristian Mason, Abbie Church, Bryce Graham, Finley Reed, Jo VanPelt, Mason May.

Exploring Space at Orange Beach Elementary

Ms. Hollis’ kindergarten class at Orange Beach Elementary School completed their exploration through space. They built spaceships, became experts on their chosen planet, and collaborated with 5th graders to learn even more about space.

Fairhope Middle School Holds Mardi Gras Ball

Fairhope Middle School held their first annual Mardi Gras ball in the school cafetorium. A special thanks to Wal-Mart, DJ Whitacular, and faculty sponsors Monica Yang, Lee Earnest, and Annette Grube for making this event a huge success. Pictured, from left to right, are members of the 8th grade court: Dusty Rezner, Jester; Sophia Gambino, Queen; Mary Carlyn Fidler, Queen; and Nicholas Herboso, King.

Gulf Shores Middle School to Host Student Exhibition/Open House

Gulf Shores Middle School is hosting a Spring Open House and Student Exhibition on Monday, March 30th at 6:00 p.m. Parents and community members are encouraged to visit, see the wonderful things happening at our school, and meet the teachers and staff. Please come tour GSMS and learn more about what are students and teachers are up to!

Bay Minette Students Learn Difference Between Friendly Teasing and Bullying

Bay Minette Intermediate School students visit the counselor regularly to learn about a variety of topics. Students in Renee Morrison’s fourth grade class recently learned the differences in friendly teasing and bullying. Counselor, Vickie Liles read the book, “The Tease Monster” by Julia Cook, then students played a game where they read scenario cards and determined whether the situations were nice or mean teasing. Students in Renee Morrison’s 4th grade BMIS class learn the difference between friendly teasing and bullying. Eastern Shore Parents I April 2015

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March Students of the Month at Silverhill Elementary

Silverhill Elementary school students of the month for March are being recognized for their patience! Pictured in no particular order are: Sherlyn Rangel, Guadalupe Cortes, James Lyons, Terance Howard, Alivia Kuznetsov, Courtlynn Womble, Corey Jackson, Perrie Johnson, Gracey Christian, Devin Graydon, George Cortes, Cody Ferguson, Montie Mann, Brooke Paschal, Crystal Odell, Crystal Miller, Wilson Price, Cameron Sawyer, Joey LeVay, and Cole Cheney. Not pictured are: Lauren Dollarhide and Anna Dobbins.

Spanish Fort HS Library Club Visits Area Elementary Schools

The Spanish Fort High School Library Club visited Spanish Fort Elementary School and Rockwell Elementary School on Monday, March 2nd to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday! Thirty-one Library Club members attended the field trip dressed as Dr. Seuss characters and read to the Kindergarten and first grade students. It was so much fun sharing stories and treats with the students. SFHS students were happy to celebrate "Read Across America" with our elementary friends! Pictured, Hannah Jacobson, Anna Baehr, and Carley Jenkins interacted with Kindergarten students dressed as The Cat in the Hat and Thing 1 and Thing 2. Students were all smiles listening to "The Cat in the Hat Comes Back."

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Students Visit Railroad Museum

Bayshore Christian Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Second Grade students competed reading "The Boxcar Children" by Gertrude Chandler Warner this quarter! To connect to the book, they visited the Foley Railroad Museum. While at the museum, students observed an impressive model train display, visited a railroad museum, and boarded a real train. Pictured from left to right are Joliegh Rizzo, Brooks Hauge, Charlotte Guilian, Aidyn James, Joel Douglas Chandler, Jack Malone, Abigail Nance, Brooklyn Norris, Londyn Norris, Farley Harris, Luke Foster, Walker Pointer, Taylor Baker, Hayden Barber, Stone McDonald, Cyrus Dorsey, Toby Edmiston, Caleb Heger, and Brooks Jones.

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Six of our Senior students have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as National Merit Finalists. These six students qualified as Semi-finalists based on their outstanding PSAT/NMSQTÂŽ scores and continued on in the competition to qualify as finalists. They are now eligible for a host of scholarships offered through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Pictured: Standing: Senior Counselor Robin Brown, Principal Michelle Haas, Burke Moore, Bret Arata, Assistant Principal Lisa Robertson. Sitting: Austin Taylor, Taylor Mahoney, Brennan Smith and Matthew Davis.

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Bayside Academy’s 29th Annual Bay Affair

Bayside Academy volunteers are busy getting ready for the school’s largest fundraiser and one of the most exciting nights of the year: The Bay Affair. The 29th annual Bay Affair, presented by Triad Rx, is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, at 6:00 p.m. in the Pilot Center at the Bayside Academy campus. This year’s event, co-chaired by Mrs. Angelia Hollinsworth and Mrs. Amanda Green Mitchell, promises a night of music, dancing and fun! The event will feature an amazing auction, divine cuisine from Moe’s BBQ and Chick Salad Chick, and fabulous entertainment from the 80’s cover band, Velcro Pymies! Co-chair Amanda Green Mitchell says, “The 2015 Bay Affair will be a true celebration of our ongoing commitment to our students, parents, and faculty. We have altered a few events to bring a fresh and exciting spin to our annual fundraiser. The Pilot Center will be awash in our unique blend of ‘coastal casual.’ The silent auction will have a new look for all to experience and will feature everything from beach houses, travel hot spots, and spa days to a wheelbarrow of beer, a ‘lotto bag of coin’, and a yard’s worth of pine straw! We have ordered up great food, fun, and no rain for everyone to enjoy.” For more information on the night, to become a sponsor, or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.baysideacademy. org/2015BayAffair. Proceeds from The Bay Affair benefit Bayside Academy.

All ladies are invited to a fun night out in Downtown Fairhope! The party starts at the Fairhope Welcome Center at 4:00pm. Shops and restaurants will have extended hours. Attendees will receive a commemorative t-shirt, swag bag, dining vouchers and an exclusive coupon book. All participants will be entered to win great prizes! Tickets go on sale APRIL 1, 2015 $20 Registration for an Evening Pass Go to www.fairhopemerchants.com or call (251) 929-1466for more information.

St. Patrick Catholic School Holds Special Persons Luncheon

This year’s annual Special Person’s Spaghetti Luncheon was a joyous and successful occasion; the celebration of family and friends coming together to enjoy good food and great company. Thanks to the Volunteers & PTO for all of their hard work! Pictured with Sr. Margaret Harte, SPCS Principal, are (left to right) eighth grader, Mary Kate Anthony, with her father, Steve Anthony, and grandparent, Mary Delauney. 21

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Christ the King Girls Basketball Finishes Season Undefeated

Christ the King Senior Blue Girls Basketball team completed an undefeated season in February. A big Saints congratulations to the girls and coaches. From left to right, front row, Brooke Morgan, Brianna Freund, Jeri Grundhoefer. Back row, Coach Matt Morgan, Emily Schaffer, Ryan Russo, Maggie Lollis, Mary Reed Morel, Kristen Matus, Colette Murphy, and Coach Nick Murphy.

Beautification at South Baldwin Christian Academy

The beautification board in Gulf Shores visited South Baldwin Christian Academy as they planted a Red Maple tree in recognition of Arbor Day Pictured with the 2nd/3rd grade class: Front row is our staff and students: Left to Right Darlene Johnson (SBCA Promotions), Susie Sims (2nd/3rd grade teacher), students Layla Hust, Alyssa Thompson, Ben Anthony, Luke Harrison, Kaleb Kleinschmidt, McKenlee Graves, Lane Reid, Jayden Foley, & (Headmaster) Dawn Cranston. 2nd and back rows are members of the GS Beautification board.

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Faith 4th Graders Bring Books to Life

Recently 4th graders at Faith Academy celebrated reading. The classes had been studying the different genre of books. They ended the unit with a Book Character Day. Each student was given a specific genre of book to read. They had to read the book and, from it, choose their favorite character. Each student wrote a summary of the book, in that character’s voice. The day proved to be quite entertaining as students dressed for their presentations as princesses, loggers, school girls, and everything-in-between. These Faith 4th graders dressed the part of their favorite character from the book each one read – (left to right) Emma McSpadden, Anya Powell, Madi Flowers, Emma Claire Wilkins, Kaley Blue, Camryn Howell and Mallorie Harvill.

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Westminster Village Performs at Westminster Village

Music students of Baldwin County Music Teachers Association members Vincentine Williams and Eric Marrero performed for the residents of Westminster Village on February 14th. This concert featured piano performances, along with flute, trombone and tuba. Pictured from left, back row: Zachary Vincent, Ben Cockrell, Kahlan Wokasien. 2nd row: Abrielle Le, Ethel Kostmayer, Grady Taylor, Nathan Vincent, Gabe Wokasien, Eli Peacock. 3rd row: Yuki Ou, Albert Le and Starla Ou.

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NBCT Students Take Top Honors at SkillsUSA District Competition

Students from North Baldwin Center for Technology earned top honors at the SkillsUSA South District Competitions, held Feb. 2 at Reid State Technical College. The school earned eight top five finishes, including three for first place. NBCT had 21 students attend the conference representing HVACR, Automotive, Building Construction and Welding programs. Vincent Lambeth and Austin Mulligan were elected as District officers. The other NBCT students earning accolades included: First Place, Class Project Display Team: Joshua Booker and Zackery Parker; First Place, Opening and Closing: Donald Bryant, III, Kayle Coleman, Kierra Gardner, Jared May, Micah Mobley, DiAngela Pope and Jakerreah Williams; First Place, State Pin Contest: Breanna Earls; Second Place, State Pin Contest: Aiden Long; Third Place, Carpentry: Josh Kendrick; Third Place, State Tee Shirt: Courtney Steadham; Fifth Place, Related Technical Math: Nicholas Lambeth. Highly qualified professionals from nationally respected businesses and corporations served as judges for the competitions. Top winners in each district contest category are now eligible to attend the state SkillsUSA Championships. The overall top winners at the state championships will then advance to the National SkillsUSA Leadership Conference, Career Expo, and Championships in Louisville, Kentucky, in June. To learn more about the North Baldwin Center for Technology SkillsUSA program, contact Scott Larson, Building Construction Instructor at 937-6751 or slarson@bcbe.org.

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Spanish Fort High Schoolers Participate in Optimist Club Oratorical Contest

Five students from Spanish Fort High School participated in the Optimist Club of Daphne's Annual Oratorical Contest on Tuesday, February 24. The five participants (L to R) are: Justin Wink, Beth Ann Hanlon, Nathan Evans, Christina Peckey, and Sean Rivera. Justin Wink was the 3rd place winner, Christina Peckey came in 2nd, and Nathan Evans was the first place winner! Nathan will now go on to compete at the regional level in March. Additionally, because of the outstanding impression Nathan made, he was also invited to speak to the Fairhope chapter of the Toastmasters International. Congratulations to all of our Spanish Fort students for a job well done!

McGill-Toolen High School Band Takes Top Honors 3rd Year in a Row

The McGill-Toolen Catholic High School Band, under the direction of Mr. Sean Noah, performed at the State MPA (Music Performance Assessment) Competition at Baker High School March 5th and earned Superior with Distinction for the third year in a row. This prestigious award places the band as one of the top concert bands in the state of Alabama.

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Autauga County Schools Fairhope Middles School Team Attends National History Bee

Fairhope Middle School was represented in the regional round of the National History Bee in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The National History Bee is an academic competition that tests studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; knowledge of a wide range of historical topics. Three of the FMS students were among the top four in the final round: Pete McGriff, 7th grade, and Jacob Wolfe and Hudson Defee, 8th grade. Under the sponsorship of Kim Earley, FMS G/T teacher, these students along with Warren Wegener and Houston Norris, 8th grade, all qualified for the national competition in Louisville, Kentucky to be held later this year. Pictured, from left to right, are: Wolfe, Wegener, Norris, McGriff, and Defee.

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Bayside Academy volunteers are busy getting ready for the 24th Annual John A. Robertson Memorial Golf Tournament presented by Iberia Bank. The golf tournament will be held at Lakewood Golf Club in Point Clear on Thursday, April 16 with shotgun starts at 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The cost is $150 per player. This year’s event, chaired by Helen Milteer, promises to be a great success. Milteer says, “I am really looking forward to the golf tournament. We have added several games of chance for prizes like Yeti coolers and gift certificates to wonderful Fairhope restaurants. We are also having a ball drop for players between the morning and afternoon rounds for a 50/50 split. In addition, we have obtained a two night stay with golf at Sea Island on which players will be able to bid.” For more information on the tournament, to become a sponsor, or to register, visit http://www.baysideacademy.org/JARGolf. Proceeds from the golf tournament benefit Bayside Academy.

Daphne Middle Schooler Competes in Oratorical Contest

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Autauga County Schools Serve As Judges for FHS Students Fairhope IS Science Fair

Fairhope High school students served as judges at the Fairhope Intermediate School science fair on February 3 and 4. "Part of becoming a well-rounded student is the ability to communicate," Fairhope Intermediate science teacher Nancy Tuttle said. "For our FIS students, learning to speak to and answer questions from the judges was a great experience." Pictured left to right are the FHS volunteer judges (all seniors): James Shelton, Tara Hicks, Lindsay Crone, Zach Hill, Caleb Casolaro, Jack Odom, and Vinny Patti.

Daphne East Class Has Teacher Dress as Beetlejuice

Leah Garlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3rd grade class has to earn a designated number of behavior points each month to earn a reward. They earned their points for the month of February and voted to have their teacher dress as Beetlejuice for the day! Please send your School News and Photos to: lynn@easternshoreparents.com.

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Baldwin County High School Baseball Coach Kyle Hunter, right, presented Eugene Overstreet with a team jersey in honor of his long-time support of the program. For more than 15 years, Street's Restaurant has provided the food and labor for the baseball team's annual fish fry fundraiser. The Tigers and this community appreciate Street's Restaurant for its continued generosity.

South Baldwin Christian Academy Kindergartners Dress as Dalmatians

The Kindergarten class, pictured left to right standing: Devin Gupta, Copeland Bender, Teacher Ms. Emily Chambliss, Anna Bella Erickson, Carsten Clark. Bottom left to right: Jadon Brown, Zachary Winborne, Woods McElroy, Will Anthony.

Celebrating Seussâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Birthday at Bay Minette Elementary

Bay Minette Elementary had some special guests to help celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday and Read Across America week. The day started with a parade of the top Accelerated Readers from each grade level riding to school in a fire truck. They were followed by Mayor Bob Wills bringing in the Cat in the Hat and Thing 1 and Thing 2. The top AR readers included: Ally Hall, kindergarten; Roan Branum, first grade; Gabrielle Riley, second grade; and Zack Hicks, third grade. Congratulations to these outstanding readers and thanks to all those who are serving as guest readers during the event.

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Fairhope Elementary Students Jump Rope for Heart

On February 6th, Fairhope Elementary students participated in the annual JUMP ROPE FOR HEART program during two PE periods. The students were taught that their heart is an important muscle and not everyone is as lucky as they are to be able to participate in P.E., because not everyone has a great working heart like theirs. They were taught about the importance of water in their body and the need to replenish after exercise and as they completed the hour of PE on this day the blood and heart would use ONE hundred (100) gallons of blood. Our students had fun as they completed each station. Get ready because you won't believe thisâ&#x20AC;Ś Fairhope Elementary presented the American Heart Association a check for the amount of $17, 468.35! Amazing! Pictured above are Fairhope Elementary students in PE class and their coaches from left to right, Jen Sowden, Kelly Trull, and Cathy Hudson.

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Orange Beach Elementary Terrific Kids

Terrific Kids at Orange Beach Elementary School for March in Grades Kindergarten Through Third Front Row (L to R): Mary Elliott Griffin, Myles Payne, Ava Pledger, Nevin Claypool, Aidan Smith, Chloe Stewart. Back Row (L to R): Ryan Moss, Principal, Madelyn Willis, Brodie Fletcher, Thomas Schultz, Shelby Hull, Faith Craig, Lauren Henry, Mac Scarbrough, Morgan Brett, Connor Gehr, Caden McGatha, Jason Jackson, Kiwanis Representative. Terrific Kids at Orange Beach Elementary School for March in Grades Fourth Through Sixth Front row (L to R): Lucy Wheeler, Cassidy Daniels, Camilla McGowan, Lissie McIntosh. Back Row (L to R): Ryan Moss, Principal, River Hallex, Andrew Hull, Ashton Raus, Grayson Ranft, Austin Davis, Kaden Etheridge, Jason Jackson, Kiwanis Representative.

Opposite Day at Gulf Shore Elementary

Gulf Shores Elementary School 5th graders Sophia Henry and Molly Sims from Mrs. Kelly Nelson's class dressed up for Opposite Day! This special day was part of our Positive Behavior Support (PBS) at GSES.

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Autauga of County Rockwell Elementary Students the Schools Week for November-February

Congratulations to the "Students of the Week" at Rockwell Elementary from November-February! From Kindergarten: Adelynn Lopez, Ashton Crone, Teagan Toifel, Julia Blackburn, Carson Maxwell, Kolten Stumpfl, Caitlyn Coxwell, Eliana Blossom, Sanders Hall, Ava Sullivan, Stella Waters, Ellie McMenamy, and Haley Dae Elliott. From First grade: Ronan Wood, Nathan Covo, Shelton Ledlow, Savannah McKee, Britney Chhoa, Jadelyn Reimensnyder, Jack Finlay, Sanibel Miller, Madi Wise, Conner Black, Luca Kennington, Blaine Street, and Gavin Ramey. From Second grade: Ralph Howard, Marissa Boeggeman, Ava Tardy, Sammy Browder, Kayci Grice, Pressley Parks, Ethan Spuler, Michelle Cat, Harrison Butterworth, Reid Larson, and Ty Smith. Students of the week not pictured: Camryn Roy, Heinz Williams, Aniyah Thomas, Miles Jackson, and Claire Buckley.

Bay Minette IS Students Construct Cell Models with Play Doh

Students in Anne Davisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fifth grade class at Bay Minette Intermediate School love to learn about cells in a hands-on way. After reading about plant cells on their computers, they answer questions and construct models of the cells from Play Doh. Cody Davis loves to work with Play Doh.

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Gulf Shores Students Study Moon Using Oreos

Ms. Ashton Hudson’s third graders at Gulf Shores Elementary can identify and create the phases of the moon. First, they completed a moon web quest, and then drew the moon phases. The culminating fun activity was to recreate the moon phases with Oreos. Delicious hands-on learning! Clockwise from bottom left: Angel Carnrike, Cooper Hall, Hannah King, and Mariana Wilkerson.

Bayside Academy’s Varsity Scholars Bowl Team Wins Faulkner Series

Bayside Academy’s Upper School Varsity Scholars Bowl team won the Faulkner State Community College Baldwin County Scholars Bowl tournament with an impressive 13-0 record by defeating the only other undefeated varsity team, Spanish Fort. The JV team ended the Faulkner series in second place in their division. Students representing the A team for this event were Kennedy Jones, Trent Kannegieter (captain), Steele Partridge, and Wesley Thompson. Students representing the B team in the event were Steve Chen (captain), Jacob Hartley, Tommy O’Hara, Madison Stevens, and Grayson York. In addition to the first (Varsity) and second place (JV) finishes, Trent Kannegieter was the high scorer for the varsity pool – earning more than 1,000 points. Steele Partridge, who began the tournament series on the B team, earned recognition as the 6th highest scorer for the JV division – outstanding given his limited time on the B squad. Both Trent and Steele participated in the all-star squad exhibition match. The teams have qualified for all three national tournaments, and plans are currently being made to attend one of the national competitions. Pictured: Front Row (left to right): Kennedy Jones, Trent Kannegieter, Steele Partridge, Wesley Thompson. Back Row (left to right): Steve Chen, Madison Stevens, Harrison York, Tommy O'Hara, Jacob Hartley.

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Autauga County Schools Studying the Civil War at Bayshore Christian School

Bayshore Christian School Sixth Graders enjoyed a day away from campus learning about the impact of the Civil War on our local Baldwin County. Students began our day at Fort Morgan where they learned about the Battle of Mobile Bay and the daily life of soldiers at the fort during that historic time. Afterwards, the class headed to Fairhope and visited the Fairhope History Museum. We learned more about the Civil War, including the final battle at Baldwin County's Fort Blakely. Pictured from left to right (back row) Cassidy Granger, John Carter Kean, Mary Hurley Millette, Emily Adcock, Ellie Smith, Olivia Zakutney, Isaac McBane (middle row) Anna McBane, Sydney Jane Hendryx, Riley Chapman, Emma McBane (front row) Jacob Moore, Meghan Jones, Bryant Stevens, Jackson Steed, Luke Werneth, Julian Thomas, and Lydia Walsh.

100th day at South Baldwin Christian Academy

K-4 students at South Baldwin Christian Academy dressed as 100 year olds to celebrate the 100th day of school. Pictured left to right: Ryland Tice, Marley Demarest, Callie Hopkins, Gabriella Jones, Teacher Ms. Heidi Forsythe, Vada Wood, Stella Ray Spriggs, Camryn Tullos, Grant Purvis, Melissa Montiel, Mila Miarka.

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McGill-Toolen Catholic Girls Basketball 7A State Runners-up!

The success of the McGill-Toolen Yellow Jackets Girls Basketball Team exceeded everyone's expectations. “We've had an outstanding season we finished the season 35-1 made it to the state finals. Lost by the slimmest possible margin, lost by 55-54 to a very good Jeff Davis team. First time since 2004, that we'd been to state and first time since 1988 that we had been to the state finals,” says Girls Basketball Coach Carla Berry.

Bay Minette IS Celebrates Seuss’ Birthday

Sixth grade students in Starla Sellers’ class at Bay Minette Intermediate School celebrated Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss’s birthday by reading books by Dr. Seuss and eating special snacks such as truffula tree seeds and one fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish snacks.

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Fairhope Middle School Girls Score County Championship!

Fairhope Middle School girls’ 8th grade basketball team won the Baldwin County tournament. Under the direction of Coach Chad Keith, they finished the regular season in first place with a 25-1 record. The following team members were voted All-County by the participating coaches: Bailey Keith, Genna Faust, and Hannah Bishop. Pictured, in no particular order, are members of the championship team: Leigh Ann Allen, Mary Peyton Banks, Julia Biles, Hannah Bishop, Erin Casolaro, La’Breshia Dailey, Genna Faust, Alyssa Frank, Courtney French, Bailey Keith, Kendyl Paul, Kattie Waits, and Ellis Witherington.

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The latest in spring fashions were modeled by the students in Mrs. Rose Lami-Tynes’ kindergarten class at Fairhope Elementary School. Pictured are bottom row: Kendall Kirchoff, Cruz McMurry, Ethan Frounfelter, Halle Smith, Apple Gaston, Olivia Leathers, Paige Benson, Jade Collier-Brown, Guillermo Cintron-Cruz, and top row: Donovan Raney, Dylan Tkac, Hayden Wright, Jackson Lami, Max Driver, Jaylen Alexander, Lexie Davis, Jay Nick Robinson, Matthew Walker, and Declan King.

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Spanish Fort HS Scholars Bowl Team Wins County Championship The Spanish Fort High School Junior Varsity Scholars' Bowl team won the County Championship with an undefeated season! Cole Allen was the JV player with the third highest score in the tournament and Jackson Chamberlain had the fourth highest score. Junior Varsity players include: Cole Allen, Jackson Chamberlain, Scott Clemons, Adam Davis, Christopher DeRocher, Tucker McDonald, Cooper Read, Adam Smith, and Crystal Menas â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Coach. Pictured from left to right are: Front Row: Cooper Read, Jackson Chamberlain, Christopher DeRocher, Scott Clemons. Back Row: Tucker McDonald, Adam Davis, Cole Allen, Adam Smith.

Congratulations to the Students of the Month at Rockwell Elementary from November-February!

From Third grade: Cole McConathy, Alana Rankin, Brody Holston, Emily Fahy, Hill Williams, Carley Haygood, Mary Madision Lyles (not pictured), Major Kinard, Harrison Inlow, Katie Hallmark, Kaden Ledford, Hannah Battzel, Emma Hsiao, Nick Khachadoorian, Parker Davis, and Sydney Bynum. From Fourth grade: Micah Kenington, Avree Richter, Jamarr Winston, Faith Faucher, Ty Postle, Riley Morris, Connor Johnson, Nick Tan, Julia Fagan, and Hayden Roy. From Fifth grade: Denver Persinger, Michelle Kearney, Brandon Simpson, Sheridan Middleton, Brook Wink, Amber Holley, Caden Jacobs, Abigail Sorrells, Keegan Hamp, Eliza May, Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Artagon Gaitor, and Taylei Huffman.

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Autauga County Schools Speaker Encourages Bayshore

Christian School Girls to Consider Math/Science Careers

Bayshore Christian School’s Logic and Rhetoric girls had the privilege of having Miss Coastal Alabama, Boni Yraguen, speak about her sponsored program GEMS, Girls Exploring Math and Science. Boni is a third year mechanical engineering student on full scholarship at the University of South Alabama. She spoke to the girls about her desire to see them reach their dreams in whatever career field they choose including the ones that are math and science driven. She also shared that a GEMS conference for sixth–eighth grade girls will be held on Saturday, March 21, at University of South, offering workshops in a variety of math and science related topics. Pictured is Miss Bon Yraguen and Bayshore Christian School 7th-11th grade students.

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Pictured, Gulf Shores Elementary 3rd graders Clawson Diehl and Ava Hinyub remembered to wear their green to school for St. Patrick’s Day!

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Dunlap Division of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps led the Order of Venusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 15th parade on Monday, February 9, 2015 as it hit the streets of Downtown Mobile. This is the second time that the unit has had such an opportunity to lead a Mobile Mardi Gras parade. The streets of Mobile were filled with marching bands, colored floats and crowds eager to catch some throws. The theme for this parade was â&#x20AC;&#x153;Venus Celebrates 15 Years with Glitter, Glitz and Glam. Pictured (L to R): SN Samantha Graham, LPO PO3 William Pimperl, PO3 Gunnar Williams, and SN Austin Chavis In other news, the cadets traveled to Milton, FL on February 21st to participate in a joint weekend drill with the Whiting Division located at NAS Whiting Field. During this drill, cadets participated in the Annual Dress Uniform Inspection. They also participated in sports activities, tour the on base fire equipment, and various team-building activities which compelled the group to work together to overcome various challenges while developing good communication skills, problem solving, trust, and performance. Cadets learn seagoing skills aboard Navy and U.S. Coast Guard ships and shore activities that emphasize patriotism, courage, self-reliance, team work, leadership skills, accountability, military training that builds character, and for some, helping those transiting into a military career. They are even authorized by the Secretary of the Navy to wear Navy uniforms marked with the Sea Cadet Corps insignia. The program is open to the community for young men and women ages 10 to high school graduation with open enrollment year round. The Sea and League Cadets drill together one weekend a month at the United States Coast Guard Aviation Training Center in Mobile, AL. Upon completion of training as a Sea Cadet, the young men and women cadets are under no obligation to enlist in any of the armed forces. However, if they decide to enlist, they are usually eligible to enlist at an advanced pay grade. Participation in the Sea Cadets is also a positive factor in the awarding of ROTC scholarships. If you or someone you know is interested in the Sea or League Cadet program and how they may join or by volunteering as an adult leader, visit our Division website www. drdunlap.org or our national website www.seacadets.org. You may also follow our local unit page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DunlapDivison.

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Fish Fry Raises Funds for Baldwin County High Baseball Program

Baldwin County High School Baseball recently held its annual Ben Long Memorial Fish Fry. The day featured a triple header with games against Biloxi High School and Mobile Christian. The annual fish fry serves as a fundraiser for the team and the Ben Long Memorial Indoor Practice Facility. Coach Kyle Hunter thanked all the team parents for selling tickets and working at the event and also heaped praised on Street’s Restaurant and Stagecoach Café for providing the food. “It all would not be possible without Street's and Stagecoach Restaurants (Eugene and Joyce Overstreet) for donating and preparing all the plates again this year,” Hunter said. “I believe Eugene said this is the 15th year they've done this for the kids and baseball program.” Prior to the state of the games, Coach Hunter recognized the family of the late Ben Long who was a player for the Tigers. “We are grateful to have people like Mr. and Mrs. (Butch) Long, who worked to build the Ben Long Memorial Indoor facility in memory of their son who played here,” Hunter said. “To me, Saturday felt like it was more than just a fundraiser for the program. We had an atmosphere I would love to see at all home games! It was a family day at the ballpark.” Butch and Sharon Long are joined by current members of the BCHS Tigers. The Indoor Practice Facility was named in memory of their son Ben Long who played for the Tigers.

Daphne East Celebrates Seuss’ Birthday Susan Samry’s 2nd grade students enjoyed “Crazy Hat Day” in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday!

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Bayshore Christian School Students Join All-Conference Team Bayshore Christian School would like to congratulate Breana Chastang and Sara Breslin on being named to the Panhandle Christian Conferenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Girls Basketball All-Conference Team.

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Bayside Academy 2015 National Honor Society Inductions

Bayside Academy recently inducted 36 new members into the Pat Phillips Chapter of the National Honor Society. Students, parents, faculty, and administrators gathered in Baysideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pilot Center Theatre for a tapping ceremony to honor the new inductees. The inductees are Alex Acevedo, Lindsey Allen, Carlyle Ascik, Catie Caldwell, Kate Lanier Carter, Ben Gottfried, Alex Grace, Mary Chason Gunn, Maggie He, Kaelyn Hill, William Hixson, Craig Jones, Lauren (Kennedy) Jones, Claire King, Charles Knight, Julia Martin, Max Martin, Seth Matthews, Alexandra McCown, Megan McCrory, Jane-Aley McClendon, Stephen McManus, James Midyett, Sarah Nobles, Steele Partridge, Julian Rizzi, Mackenzie Ross, Emi Rudat, Rayleigh Schlauder, Madison Shelley, William Smith, Turner Spottswood, Madison Stevens, Madison Taylor, Wheeler WebberRogers, and Cameron Williams. To qualify for membership in the National Honor Society, students must possess high standards of leadership, character, service and citizenship. They must also maintain a minimum overall 90 average. 45

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Is Social Media Making Your Family Miserable? You’ve probably seen headlines linking social media to depression, loneliness and other emotional problems. Even the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a clinical report urging pediatricians to counsel families about something they called “Facebook depression.” Despite the headlines, much of the early research about how social media impacts mental health was contradictory. One study from the University of Michigan found that “life satisfaction” was lower among students who used Facebook more. Another study at the University of Wisconsin found exactly the opposite. More recent research indicates that what really matters is how people use social media. This makes sense. In general, people are happiest when they feel they can exert some control over what happens to them. Even very young children appreciate choices-the blue shirt or the red shirt, carrot sticks or apple slices. The same rule seems to apply to social media. People who stay focused on what they are able to do seem to fare better than those who become preoccupied with what others are doing. Understanding this principle can help parents make social media a more positive experience for everyone in the family, including the grown-ups. Here are some guidelines to consider: Lurk less. Several studies have concluded that people who simply scroll through information provided by others are more vulnerable to negative feelings including envy and loneliness. “Envy can proliferate on social Eastern Shore Parents I April 2015

networks,” notes Hanna Krasnova, author of a study done at the Humboldt University in Germany, “and [it] becomes even more intense in the case of passive users.” Catching up with friends may generate positive feelings, but avoid lingering too long over other people’s photos and status updates. Make posts matter—to you. Instead of using posts to provoke a response from others (something that is out of your hands), shift the emphasis and use social media to chronicle experiences and ideas that you want to remember. When an update captures something that matters to you, the number of “likes” becomes less important. Research also indicates that posts about problems tend to get less feedback from other users. Perhaps that would be different if there were a “Poor baby” button on social media sites. As it is, “liking” a bad day post often feels weird--unless you’ve figured out some way to transform a problem into a message that’s funny or even uplifting. Don’t believe everything you read. Social media amplifies the very common adolescent anxiety that everyone else is having more fun. One study from Stanford found that most test subjects vastly overestimated how happy other people were, in part because they accepted social media at face value. Of course, by now, everyone has gotten the same message: What you post online never really goes away. Because most people want to be remembered for the good things that happened in their lives, that’s what goes on display. Remind yourself—and your kids-that, behind the cheery façade, other people are also having feelings of unhappiness, loneliness, jealousy and insecurity. Disconnect when necessary. Sometimes, in real life, people may have no choice about spending time with others who are unpleasant. Online, there’s more control and you’ll feel better if you use it. Unfriend people who are hostile or mean. Consider hiding posts from people who can’t help bragging about vacations, clothes, grades and good looks. Concentrate on input from people who make you think—or laugh. 46

Become a force for good. Once family members understand the “envy spiral” that can be created by social media, you and your kids can actively look for opportunities to play a positive role in the lives of other people. Be generous with your own “Likes”. Write comments that are affirmative, upbeat or encouraging. Use what you learn online to deepen offline relationships. Appreciate the limits of social media. Everyone needs a safe place where they can share the parts of life that are difficult, complicated and messy. Although some young people find emotional support through social media, many benefit when adults point them toward time-tested methods of self-discovery. Keeping a private journal (not a public blog) allows young people to sort out thoughts and feelings that aren’t fully formed. Confiding in a trusted friend, a wise mentor or even a counselor is also a way to come to terms with painful or confusing emotions. Classic novels and films can also help young people realize that they are not alone in wrestling with meaning-oflife questions that don’t necessarily show up in social media. Build a rich, off-line life. For some teenagers, social media intensifies FOMO (Fear of Missing Out.) Of course, adults know that everyone is “missing out” all the time because no one can do everything. Researchers who study happiness believe that the best antidote to such feelings is mindfulness. When a person is deeply engaged in what he or she is doing here and now, there’s less preoccupation with what others are doing. Help your children cultivate this awareness by exposing them to experiences so engrossing that they lose track of time. Experts who study social media often face a chicken-or-egg problem. Does using social media in certain ways cause negative feelings? Or do people who are already sad use social media in those ways? The answer to that question still isn’t clear. What is clear is that children who know how to find and focus their energies on what’s within their control are more likely to be happy both online and off. Carolyn Jabs, M.A., raised three computer savvy kids including one with special needs. She has been writing Growing Up Online for ten years and is working on a book about constructive responses to conflict. Visit www.growing-up-online.com to read other columns. @ Copyright, 2014, Carolyn Jabs. All rights reserved.

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The word “bedtime” is loaded for parents. It conjures up images of how it should be: stories, cuddles, kisses, and sweet sleepy children drifting off to sleep. “Bedtime” can also mean frustrating nights: barking orders, kids crying, and the sense that it may never end. After realizing our frustrating nights seemed to be far more frequent than our pleasant ones, I wondered if there was more that I could do to make things go smoothly. I studied our routine (or lack-of) and found what was working and what was not.

Daytime Plan “I’m not tired!” and “I can’t sleep” were frequent laments after bedtime in our house. The lights were out, the kids were tucked in, but not for long. Little feet came padding down the stairs and my husband and I would sigh and start Round Two of bedtime. They say the best offense is a good defense; similarly, the best bedtime plan starts during the day. Think about how easy it is to fall asleep after a day of working hard or playing hard outside. That physical tiredness is key to a good night’s rest. The same is true for kids: active play, especially outside, helps them to be ready to meet the sandman at night, on time.

Maintain Routine I admit it, sometimes bedtime was at 6:45 when the kids seemed exhausted. Other nights they’d manage to stretch it to 9:00. Sometimes, it’s just impossible with activities, homework, and chores to keep kids going to bed at the same time every night. However, having a consistent time to shoot for helps the kids and parents know what the plan is. Aim for consistency, not perfection.

Start Early We start our bedtime routine long before I expect the little ones to actually go to sleep. Sure, we could get it done in thirty minutes, but when we do, it is stressful and I end up sounding like an Army drill sergeant yelling for the kids to do their next task. Bedtime is better for everyone if we have realistic expectations.

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Separate Siblings When your kids share a room, bedtime can spiral out of control quickly. We’ve all sent the kids to get ready for bed only to find them an hour later, still dressed and playing. To solve the distraction issue, I decided to get one kid ready for bed at a time. Meanwhile, the other child is downstairs with my husband enjoying one-on-one time with him. When he’s not home I allow some much desired computer time with an educational game to keep the other sibling occupied. After one is ready, we switch. It seems like this method would take twice as long, but without the distraction of a sibling, the kids are better able to focus and get things done.

Plan to be Present I used to get frustrated that my kids couldn’t (or wouldn’t) do a task alone that I knew they were capable of. Now I grab some laundry and fold it in their room while they are getting ready for bed. Since there is only one child in the room at a time, it’s a great opportunity for us to bond every night for a little bit while we both get our “jobs” done.

Make a Visible List Make a simple list (with pictures for prereaders) that reminds your child of the steps to getting ready for bed, in the order you’d prefer them to be done. Laminate it or put it in a sheet protector and hang it in your child’s room.

Read Together The oldest bedtime advice is still the best: reading is a great way to transition from bedtime tasks to a more restful connection before sleep.

Lights Out – Time for Questions Each night after bedtime stories, I turn off the light and tuck the children into their beds, but they aren’t quite ready to drift off to sleep. Sitting in the quiet dark together brings out the deepest thoughts and questions of the day. Since I started planning this time into our routine, I’ve gotten questions from the kids about faith, death, and heaven and I’ve gotten silly questions like, “Did they have cars when you were a kid?” This is one of those magical times for connection, when the darkness allows for honest thoughts and worries to be shared. Our bedtimes aren’t always perfect, but when I remember to follow these tips, they are much more fun. ESP Sara Simeral is the mother of five-year-old twins. She’s been trying to build a better bedtime since they were born.

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Growing a Little Green Thumb

Recommending the Best Toys and Products for Kids

Gardening is an ideal learning landscape for little ones. Seeing first-hand how seeds propagate, germinate, bloom and survive magnifies a child’s understanding of the endless marvels found in the plant kingdom. Working with plants also encourages patience and observation as all gardeners must wait and watch for seedlings to emerge and bloom in their own time. The following items encourage kids to get their hands dirty while they discover the rewards that come along with fostering life in their very own corner of the garden.

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Modeled after the raised rectangular beds that medieval householders would have used for their own herb gardens, the Medieval Herber is a small terrarium that brings back some of the essential plants that families would have used during the Middle Ages to flavor their food or naturally treat small ailments. The kit includes the terrarium container, planting mixture, pebbles, and mixed seeds for eight plant varieties that were popular in the era (thyme, rosemary, basil, fennel, marjoram, etc.). Easy to start, the plants can germinate as quickly as three days after planting. Kids and parents can also explore novel ways to integrate their anciently inspired windowsill harvest into today’s recipes. Old school herbs meet modern kitchen garden resources with the Medieval Herber!

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Some of the most unlikely anomalies in the botanical world grow right before your eyes with this gardening set from ThinkGeek that brings carnivorous plants to life. Typically deprived of nutritious soil in the natural world, plants like the Venus Fly Trap, Pitcher Plant and Sundew have evolved to secure their food in a different way as they attract and consume insects. This tabletop kit includes seeds, peat bog planting mix, swamp rocks and some decorative elements to whet kids interest while they wait for the seedlings to emerge. It does take a long time to get the seeds started and there are meticulous instructions to be followed for a successful germination. But once they get going, gardeners will have a front row seat as these unique plants emerge, grow, and eventually turn the tables on the insect kingdom.

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Grow-A-Maze (ToySmith)

Illustrating plants’ ability to thrive no matter where they’re rooted, Grow-A-Maze illustrates in real time a bean sprout’s epic journey to the sun. This container features adjustable inserts so that kids can create a variety of paths for the traveling sprout from a soil base, through twists and turns, and upward toward the strongest light. The transparent sides not only allow viewing of the plant’s progress through the maze, but also the root action going on below the surface. It’s an ideal device to study plants’ natural tendency to seek out the sun for photosynthesis. The kit includes all the maze components, card covers, and magnifiers (dried beans and soil are not included). Grow-A-Maze is an excellent testament to the enduring spirit of plants as they reach toward the sun!

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Irresistibly cute and super-easy to start, Shippons are small ceramic animals with a little backpack planter that is ready to burst into bloom with the simplest of preparation. Simply pack the backpack with soil and some seeds, then hook them over the lip of a mug or cup letting the tail hang down into clean water. There’s no need to extensively water the seedling as the animal tail siphons up a steady supply of moisture to foster the germination and blooming of a small plant. Each Shippon animal (Strawberry Cat, Basil Monkey or Clover Dog) comes with its namesake seeds and is ready to start right out of the box. Ideal for the smallest of green thumbs, Shippon Self-watering Animals are the perfect first step for young gardeners!

Paige Smith is a freelance writer and syndicated columnist living in Alabama. More on GET THIS! at www.PageBookMedia.com.

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Q. I have a problem with impulse spending. I switched to a debit card so that the money comes straight out of my checking account, but I still buy things I know I shouldn’t. Should I stop using the card?

A. Debit cards are great. You can’t spend money you don’t have with them like you can with a credit card, but you’ve still got to budget carefully and give a name to every single penny of your income. Otherwise, you can still overspend. When I made the decision to get intentional with my money, I just used cash. It’s hard to spend it when you don’t have any on you. It’s a tough thing, I know, but you have to make a conscious decision to start living differ-

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ently. You have to get mad at the things that steal your money a dollar or two at a time, and you have to put your foot down. Try looking at your life as a whole, not a moment at time. All the moments you’re living right now will have either a positive or negative effect on your future. I decided I wanted the greater, long-term good, so I gave up on the short-term stuff. Trust me. The greater good is worth the sacrifice. But until you make that decision for yourself, you won’t do it.

Q. In your mind, what’s the biggest thing a family can live without when it comes to getting control of your money and living on a budget?

A. On a regular, day-to-day basis, I think maybe the biggest and best thing you can eliminate is eating out. There are always the shiny things people can do without. Sometimes people sell a fancy car or boat, and get rid of a $600-a-month payment right off the bat. But it’s really not a good idea to be eating out when you’re broke. It really adds up. I love a good restaurant, and I’ve got nothing against the industry. The problem, though, is that lots of people are struggling to pay their bills or set aside something for retirement because they’re eating out all the time. Most folks simply don’t realize how much money they throw away by heading to the drive-through for lunch or going out to dinner “once in a while.” I want people to enjoy life, and a great part of that can be going out and having a meal with your family and friends. But if you’re experiencing financial issues, the only time you should see the inside of a restaurant is if you’re working there!

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Tips for Enjoying Your Swimwear It’s getting closer and closer to summer, which means activities and vacations that involve pools, oceans, lakes, and well, you get it, bodies of water. That also means...I’m going to say it...SWIMSUITS! I know we all dread this, including yours truly. Here are a few tips that I have tried and shared with my clients in regards to understanding their bodies and how to make their swimwear part of their summer style. This goes for every woman, pre and post pregnancy, teenagers, moms, women of all ages and shapes.

First, what’s your shape? Are you a pear shape, apple, straight up and down? Whatever it may be, the first step in purchasing any type of swimwear is finding out your shape.

Research Take time trying on swimwear. Get a professional or family/friend to give you some honest feedback. Take a look at some online stores, blogs, magazines or websites that might have tips on how to find the perfect swimsuit for you. Eastern Shore Parents I April 2015

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We all know we are made differently, and we are not all going to be the same when it comes to swimsuit styles. Don’t get discouraged if you have a friend who can wear the perfect two piece and you feel as if you can not. She might not be able to pull off a certain one piece or tankini like you can. That’s why we need to research swimwear.

Find a store that will allow you to mix and match your swimwear or purchase your items separately. You might find a bottom that fits you better at one store and a top at another, or vice versa. Doing this can be fun and can help you save money. Look for discount swimwear or outlet stores where you can purchase items to mix with your current swimwear. If you see a swimsuit you like but it’s just too much, try it on at the store first then check online for the same brand and style. You may be able to purchase it with a coupon or there may be specials online.

Modesty This is important in the swimwear world. We don’t have to bare it all to feel or look beautiful. It’s about being confident and learning how to style your swimwear. You can be creative with your swimwear and be very tasteful while doing so.

Be creative Have fun with your swimsuit! Mix and match your colors or prints to bring in a little flair. Find a few cover-ups, maxi dresses, summer dresses, skirts, tanks, or t-shirts to throw on, and then have fun with simple accessories like summer scarves, simple jewelry pieces, hats, summer bags to put all your goodies in and a summer shoe to help take a simple swimsuit to simply fabulous! Having these items can allow you the versatility of enjoying your swimwear not just on the beach or by the pool, but for lunch dates or quick shopping trips without revealing a lot. 54

Confidence I always say to be confident in your style and this goes for your swimwear as well. You can find ways to enjoy your swimwear simply by doing the above list. Find your style, and if you want to wear a cover-up over your swimsuit all day then so be it. If you want to wear your two piece with a little coverage on the bottom then do so. Just be confident in yourself and your body.

Laura Handey is an independent clothing consultant in Pike Road, Alabama. You may reach her by email at laura@ centsiblysouthern. com or visit her website and read her blogs at www.centsiblysouthern.com.

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6. up, even on days they feel tired Kids love to go to camp old son will be working as a JCT (junior counselor-in-training) for two or unmotivated. Counselor Jamie and experience new weeks this summer at a camp close Newman says, “The schedule is to home and can’t wait to get started. exhausting--you have to learn how adventures, enjoy a A camp counselor job has a lot to endure long days and persevere break from everyday to offer your teen other than just an through exhaustion.” income. Here are a few life skills your life, and make new teen will acquire: 3. Selflessness. friends. But as our kids The teen years typically include get older, we want them 1. Responsibility. spells of sour attitudes and selfish behaviors. A camp counselor A camp counselor is assigned a to experience a summer role forces a teen to suppress his group of kids and asked to look after job and the benefits self-indulgent attitude and replace their needs and help manage their it with empathy and understanding schedule. Responsibilities include that go along with for others. It shows teens how to ensuring they’re at activities on time, earning an income. helping with needs as they arise such put others’ needs before their own, a valuable life skill that many teens as minor first aid or sunscreen apWhy not consider the never acquire. plication, playing with kids at activiperfect blend of both: ties, and being a friend on a bad day a camp counselor job? or a homesick moment. Teens gain 4. Relationship skills. maturity as they help young campers with needs that arise. Teens can begin working as camp counselors during their high school years and continue during college if they choose. Some camps offer the opportunity for younger teens to begin as counselors-in-training during their junior high years. Our 14-yearEastern Shore Parents I April 2015

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Camps of all varieties fill their staff with teenagers that offer fun and camaraderie with young campers. Match the interests of your teen--sports, music, education, etc.--with an appropriate camp and watch your teen blossom. 5. Overcome fears. Camp is all about new adventures, for campers and counselors both. Newman says, “We were constantly pushed outside our comfort zone. I had to encourage kids to be adventuresome and try new things, which meant I had to do that too. Sometimes I felt ridiculous but I had to let go of my pride.” Counselors gain self respect as they overcome their fears and push themselves outside their comfort levels.

6. Humility. Camp counselors learn how to work under someone else’s leadership and follow directions. Counselors must do what’s asked of them in taking care of kids and following a pre-determined schedule.

7. Self-Esteem. What a great feeling to know you’re investing in others. That’s the feeling a camp counselor experiences every day at camp. Whether it’s one week or ten weeks, camp counselors go home knowing they’ve made a difference in young children’s lives and that’s something to be proud of! If your teen needs a job that offers life skills with an income, consider a camp counselor position. Camps of all varieties fill their staff with teenagers that offer fun and camaraderie with young campers. Match the interests of your teen--sports, music, education, etc.-with an appropriate camp and watch your teen blossom. As camp counselors, our teens gain valuable experience that offers lifelong lessons and memories in the process. ESP

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Whether you want them to experience day or overnight camp, sports or fine arts, our listing has details on these and many more. It’s time to get your campers ready for summer fun! Art Camps Art and Yoga Camp at Pneuma Yoga/Movement Studio

1901 Main Street, Daphne (251) 458-6506; www.pneuma-yoga-movement.com The beautiful combination of Yoga and Art teaches children creativity, focus, mental and physical health. Camp hours are 2pm - 4pm for one week. Ages 4 - 10. $75/child - $50/ siblings. Call for dates and additional details.

Eastern Shore Art Center

401 Oak Street, Fairhope  (251) 928-2228; www.esartcenter.com Email: adrienne@esartcenter.com   Join us for “Summer Art Bash”, a series of fun & creative art camps for children! Pottery for ages 6-10 years. Offered the Weeks of June 15, 22 & 29, 2015 from12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. at only $85/week. Painting & more: Weeks of July 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2015. Instructed in age groups: 4-5 years, 6-8 years and 9 & above from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at $85/week. A Full Schedule with class descriptions to be posted online soon at www.esartcenter.com. Registration for Spring Workshops/Classes is in full swing and begins the week of March 23, 2015. Follow us on Facebook & Twitter for daily updates!

Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education Summer Camp

8 Marietta Drive, Fairhope (251) 928-9347; www.fairhopeorganicschool.com Email: Marietta.school@mchsi.com Our regular Summer Camp will begin June 1st and end August 21st. We will not have our regular Summer Camp during the weeks of July 13 – 24th. This time is set-aside for a special “Hogwarts of Fairhope” camp. (See listing below) We will pick back up with regular summer camp on July 27th. We will be closed on July 3rd for the 4th of July Holiday. Regular summer camp activities will include Music, Art, Pottery, Cooking and Field Trips again just like last year. Please call for more information and registration.

Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education “Hogwarts of Fairhope” 8 Marietta Drive, Fairhope (251) 928-9347; www.fairhopeorganicschool.com Email: Marietta.school@mchsi.com Hogwarts of Fairhope returns with Year 2: LUMOS! July 13 - 24. The Hogwarts of Fairhope Summer Camp at the Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education immerses children in the magical world of Harry Potter. This year camp classes will be inspired by The Chamber of Secrets by J.K Rowling. If your children loved the books and the movies, this is the camp for them! Quidditch! Owl Post! Diagon Alley! And new this year will be classes for

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pre-K and special classes for teens. Costumes, while not required, are a big part of the camp. We are also looking for volunteer witches and wizards (teen and adult) to help us at camp (volunteers get discounts on camp tuition). Register today!

P’zazz Summer Art Camps

456 A North Section Street, Fairhope (251) 802-1009; www.fairhope.pzazzart.com Email: pzazzfairhope@gmail.com P’zazz Art Studio will be hosting another great summer full of art camps! Visit our website and like us on Facebook for a complete list of camp details to be posted soon! Coastal Arts Center Summer Art Camp 26389 Canal Road, Orange Beach (251) 981-2787; www.coastalartscenter.com Email: jjones@cityoforangebeach.com For Scholarship information call (251) 981-4119 Visual Arts Camp- June 8-12 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Open to rising 1st graders - rising 7th graders. Camp will include Glass, Clay & Painting. Please Register online. Culinary Arts Camp-July 27-31 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Orange Beach Community Center, 4849 South Wilson Boulevard, Orange Beach; Open to rising 1st - rising 12th graders. Chef Jonathan Langston will teach children to incorporate creativity and beauty into food preparation while taking on fun and exciting tasks like rolling sushi. Register online at www.coastalartscenter.com. For more information, call (251) 981-4119. Drama Camp- Character Building - June 15 – 19 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Orange Beach Elementary School 4900 South Wilson Boulevard, Orange Beach Open to rising 1st – 7th graders. Rhes Low, of Oxford Acting Studio, will teach children to fully embrace a chosen persona through creative writing, games and improv. Please register online. Daphne Art Center (formerly Bay Rivers Art Guild) 1704 Sixth Street, Daphne  (251) 621-0659; www.daphneartcenter.com Email: daphne.art.center251@gmail.com DAC hours: Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. For Registration call Liz at (251) 490-9763 Let your child’s artistic side take off! Daphne Art Center will be offering some great art camps for kids this summer. Camp is for children ages 4 and up. Foley PAA Art Center  211 North McKenzie Street, Foley  (251) 943-4381; www.foleyartcenter.com Email: zprintbroker@gmail.com Foley PAA has some exciting art camps planned for this summer! Children are invited to come imagine, explore and create wonderful pieces of art. More information coming soon! Visit www.foleyartcenter.com or find us on Facebook for details and updates.

Kaleidoscope Fine Arts Camp (251) 948-2627; www.gulfcoastartsalliance.com July 13-17 in Gulf Shores; Fee $100; 9:00am - 3:30pm We invite you to join us in our arts adventures! The Kaleidoscope Summer Fine Arts Camp is going to be the most exciting week of your child’s summer! Offering an extraordinary encounter with the world of fine arts. Your child will choose four of the ten classes offered. At mid-day campers will have lunch with a special guest and collaborate on group art projects. A professional live performance will end each day. Paint & Pals 28600 Highway 98, Daphne  (251) 654-2313; www.paintandpals.com Please check both the Daphne and Mobile locations for camp and class details and dates. Visit our website or find us on Facebook. Paint ‘N Parrot   9 North Church Street, Fairhope (251) 928-4161; www.paintnparrot.com Email: robm1490@gmail.com Summer Camp will run from June 1 – July 31, 2015. Session 1 will be from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. Session 2 will be from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. Campers may sign up for morning or afternoon at $100/camper/week (Mon - Fri) or both sessions for $175. During camp week the campers will be doing projects with ceramics, clay, fused glass, mosaic tile, tie dyed t-shirts, and more. Ukulele camp and lessons will also be available for an extra $40 fee at Gregory Brown Music. Lessons will be offered through the summer. Families with more than one camper will be $100 for the first and $85 each camper after. We will also offer day-to-day drop off for $30/day/ camper. Mrs. Becky Norwood who is a teacher at Magnolia Springs School will run the camps each day. Stop by or visit us online for registration. Paint Slingers Spanish Fort High School 1 Plaza De Toros Drive, Spanish Fort (251) 610-7798; artsmartkelly@aol.com Camp dates are June 22 – 26, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Join us for the Hidden Treasures Art Adventure! We will be at Spanish Fort High School in the cafeteria where there’s lots of room to spread out and paint, draw, create mixed media pieces, sculptures, and tie-dye. Campers will go home with a self-portrait and shipwreck paintings, collographs of castles they designed, prints, a watercolor painting, hidden object creations, deep space drawings... and more! Camp closes on Friday with our pirate party art show with refreshments for the whole family. Price is $140 per camper and discounts are available for additional family members. An all day camp option is also available. We have an awesome staff of certified art teachers and trained

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background checked helpers. Find us on Facebook for downloadable registration form. A $30 deposit holds your space and the remaining balance can be paid on the first day of camp. Morning camp is 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Afternoon camp is 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Choose the one that fits your schedule but reserve your spot early as we are only having camp one week this summer. Painting with Shannon (251) 459-4409; paintwithshannon@bellsouth.net Capturing creativity of young artists, all while having tons of smART fun! Painting with Shannon art camps offer specialized instructions, inspires and encourages children ages 3 - 11 to express themselves in a truly fun and dynamic environment. Camps run Monday -Wednesday each week with Full and half-day programs available. Choose from 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Parents must provide lunch and snack for their child. A $20 registration fee is required with your registration form when reserving your spot. Full day sessions are $110 and half-day sessions are $60. There are 7 sessions to choose from and camps will run between the dates of May 18 – July 15, 2015. Enrollment is first come first serve and spaces fill quickly. A few of the themes we will offer are Storybooks & Brush Strokes, Crazy for Color, Sunshine & Summertime, Ocean Art, Sea Surf & Safari and many more! Visit us on Facebook & Instagram to view photos and updates. For information and registration forms please contact Shannon at the number or email above. The Kiln Studio and Gallery  60 North Section Street, Fairhope  (251) 517-5460; www.thekilnstudio.com   The Kiln Studio & Gallery will offer 6 sessions of “Mud Camp” this summer with a minimum of 10 campers per session. Each child will receive individual instruction allowing him/her to gain the most from the experience. Campers will learn hand building and how to throw on the wheel. A variety of projects will be offered with a minimum of 4 pieces completed by the end of the week. The cost of camp is $150. Camp dates are as follows: June 15-19; 1 p.m.- 4 p.m., June 22 – 26; 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., July 6 – 10; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., July 13 – 17; 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., July 20 -24; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., July 27 – 31; 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (The July 27th camp is strictly a wheel throwing camp for ages 13 years & up) Please visit our website for registration and details.

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Ballet for pre school ages, Tap, Jazz and Classical Ballet. Creative Outlet also offers Boot Camp for Dancers. Find us on Facebook for updates and details!

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Bay City Ultimate Adventure Summer Camp

7980 American Way, Daphne  (251) 621-2112; www.bcgagymnastics.com Email: bcgagym@att.net   Ultimate Adventure Summer Camps are coming to BCGA beginning June 1st. Offering full day or half-day camps. Fee is $110/week. Week 1: Wild World of Sports; Week 2: Backyard Science; Week 3: Dive into Fun; Week 4: The Color of Summer; Week 5: Crazy Carnival; Week 6: Awesome Inflatables; Week 7: Ball O’ Rama; Week 8: Great Animal Planet; Week 9: Fantastic Fantasy Week; Week 10: The Green Planet Exploration; Week 11: Awesome Inflatables. Call our office to secure your spot in our camps today! Visit our website or find us on Facebook for more details and specific dates.

Baypointe Ballet

25476 Friendship Road (Suite F), Daphne  (251) 621-3980; www.baypointedance.com 112 Courthouse Square, By Minette Email: pateb25@yahoo.com; Owner Brandi Pate Sherman Register now for summer camp and early fall 2015! Baypoint Ballet is offering evening camps for working Moms. Camp dates are June 15 – 18, 2015. Offering Summer Camp for ages 2 ½ and up and competitive training camp. Cinderella Pre-school Ballet Camp: 5:306:30p.m (Intro to Ballet, Tumble and Games ages 2 1/2 -5), Shake it Off Camp: 6:30pm-7:30pm (hip hop, lyrical, tumble and Games ages 5 and up). Price for the week $85.00 all campers receive a T-shirt. Competitive Training Camp (Daphne Location) July 27th -30th, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., $115.00 Register now at the studio or forms are available on our website. Reserve your spot today! Spaces fill quickly.

Creative Outlet Dance Center

66 1/2 S. Section Street, Fairhope  (251) 928-9511; www.creativeoutletdance.com Email: info@creativeoutletdance.com   “Summer Dancing Days” Camps will be offered June 8 – July 17th. Our creative arts camps will feature dance, drama, music and art activities designed around a specific theme. This year we will have “ICE PRINCESS“ camp along with Princess camp, Dancing Days and Performance. Weekly dance classes offered in Creative

9063 Merritt Lane, Daphne (251) 626-2300; www.easternshoredanceacademy.us Offering several camps for aged 3 and up, grouped by age. Princess Camp (Ages 3 – 6 years), June 8th - 12th from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and June 15th – 19th from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Learn the dances of all your favorite princesses, make a crown and wand, play dress-up, have a tea party and learn princess manners. The week will conclude with a performance. $100 for the week and includes healthy snack and a t-shirt. New students have a $25 registration fee. Junior Dance Intensive: (Ages 7 - 10) years) June 8th -12th from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Senior Dance Intensive: (Ages 11 and up) June 8th – 19th from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Styles include Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical and Hip Hop. We will also have open classes all of July on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Eastern Shore Youth Ballet Auditions for grades 3 and up will be held August 8, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Register Today!

Gulf Coast Dance Alliance

30752 Ember Lane, Spanish Fort  (251) 621-9755; www.gcdadance.com   Come dance with us where the dance creations of today ignite the stars of tomorrow! Ballerina Princess Camp, June 8 – 12, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., ages 3 - 5 years, $125 Strut Your Stuff Camp, June 8 -12, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., ages 6 - 8 years, $150 Dance Jams Camp, June 8 – 12, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., ages 9 – 12 years, $175. GCDA will run regular classes for all ages and levels throughout the summer. Registration begins March 10.

Mobile Ballet Eastern Shore

26436-B Kensington Place, Daphne (251) 626-8932; www.mobileballet.org Email: office@mobileballet.org Summer is an excellent time to begin ballet studies or to enhance your ballet skills! Mobile Ballet offers a full range of summer classes at both our Mobile and Eastern Shore studios, from Swan Princess Dance Camp to Ballet & Broadway through ballet technique, pointe, jazz and variations for older students. Register soon to avoid disappointment! Call today or visit our website for more information.

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Next Level Tumbling and Training Center

26090 Equity Drive, Daphne (251) 621-5797; www.nextleveltumbling.com Next Level Tumbling is committed to delivering exceptional tumbling instruction to every student. Our program is designed to help each student advance safely and properly through tumbling progressions to be able to perform a wide variety of skills and achieve even the most advanced tricks, all under the supervision of the most qualified tumbling instructors. In addition to the small group tumbling sessions, we also offer school squad tumbling and pep rally preparation, home pom routines, cheer clinics, open gyms, stretching session, birthday parties and SUMMER CAMP! 2015 Summer camp will be June 1 – 5 (Advanced Campmust have standing back handspring in the ground), July 13 – 17, July 27 – 31. Accepting ages 5 – 16 years. Camp includes tumbling, cheer, jumps, games and snack. Please call or visit our website for more details and registration.

Sheffield School of the Dance Eastern Shore

151 Fly Creek Avenue, Suite 430 & 432, Fairhope, The Shoppes at Fairhope Village (next to Publix) (251) 928-5678 (Studio) or (251) 219-7877 (Office); www.sheffielddance.net Sheffield School of the Dance - Eastern Shore is a Brand New, State of the Art dance studio in Fairhope, AL. Our new 4th location brings the signature Sheffield style to Baldwin County for the very first time! We will be offering new, exciting Summer Camps & classes for all ages and levels coming June - July, 2015. Please call for more information and stay tuned to us on Facebook for constant updates. Visit us on Facebook at www. facebook.com/sheffielddance.

Southern Edge Dance Center

251 South Greeno Road, Fairhope (251) 610-8902; www.southernedgedancecenter.com   Spend a dynamic week at camp learning about the world of dance through movement and imagination. Our enthusiastic, well-trained faculty will provide a wholesome camp experience for all dancers in training. On the final day of camp, students will demonstrate their dance skills with a short in-house performance. “Fairytale Camp” (ages 3-5); “Show Biz Kidz Camp” (ages 6-9) “Summer Intensive” (ages 10 & up). Camp dates are June 22-26 & July 13-17. Summer Intensive Camp is July 20-24. More details will be announced online or you can stay up-to-date on our Facebook page!

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Susan’s Academy of Dance

108 5th Street, Daphne (251) 626-3835; www.susansacademyofdance.com Email: director@susansacademyofdance.com.   We have something for everyone this summer! Activities and classes include jazz, tap, lyrical, tumbling, ballet, hip-hop, choreography, arts and crafts, movies, makeup, fashion shows, scavenger hunts, etc. Non-dancers are also encouraged to attend! A performance will be held on Friday for the parents. Pretty Princess (ages 3 – 4 years) is a half day program from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Fees are $90/session. Diva Dance (ages 5 – 12 years) are Full day camps from 7:30 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. Fees are $150/session. Session 1 June 8th – 12th; Session 2 is July 13th – 17th; Session 3 is Aug 3rd – 7th. We also offer a Dance Intensive program from July 20th – 24th from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fees are $180/week. Sign up now! Space is limited! For more information call or visit our website. Find us on Facebook and Instagram!

The Little Gym

22530 Hwy 98, Fairhope (Publix Shopping Center) (251) 626-9858; www.tlgeasternshoreal.com    E-mail: tlgeasternshoreal@thelittlegym.com We have lots of exciting camps for this summer—for children ages 3-8 years (must be potty independent) our SUPER KIDS’QUEST SUMMER CAMPS is an adventure filled 3 hour camp offered Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Each day of camp involves a fun creative storyline that will incorporate opportunities for the kids to exercise their muscles, imagination and their coordination skills - working together to complete each QUEST. Different themes and quests will cleverly incorporate all of our Learning Dimensions (Get Moving, Brain Boost and Citizen Kid). Themes for camps include “The Search for Rainbow Castle”, “The Treasures of Magical Mountain”, “Green Beard’s Pirate Ship, and “The Missing Mermaid Palace” –just to name a few! Back by Popular Demand The Little Gym will be offering SKILL THRILL SUMMER CAMPS for Grade School girls and boys ages 6-12 years. These camps will be held 2 afternoons a week, with each camp focusing on a specific skill with a fun skill - related theme. The Skill Thrill Camps are designed to offer the perfect combination of skill building, fun, and success! Themes include Caribbean Cartwheels, Back Handspring Bonanza, Back Tuck Beach, Vaulting Volcanoes, Front Handspring Festival, and Amazing Aerials, among others. Our camp schedule will be put together by April, so watch for it on our website or call the gym. Auburn Tigers Girls Gymnastics Camp  The McWhorter Center, Auburn, AL  (334) 844-5047; www.abcsportscamps.com/autigers Email: kurth@auburn.edu

Our staff will provide your gymnast with a fun-filled camp experience in one of the finest training facilities in the country - The McWhorter Center! Our camp is designed to provide great instruction for gymnasts of any level. Space is limited, so sign up now to reserve your spot! Contact Kurt Hettinger, Assistant Coach, for more information. Bayshore Ballet  305 Fels Avenue, Fairhope  (251) 990-9744; www.bayshoreballet.com Email: allisonhunter@live.com   Bay Shore Ballet Academy will offer Summer Dance Intensive classes for five weeks from Monday, June 29, 2015 through Friday, July 31, 2015. This program is for dancers at the Intermediate and Advanced levels. Classes will include ballet and pointe, as well as some modern and jazz. For more information, or to register please call Janet Carole at the number above. Gem of Champions 25421A State Highway 181, Daphne (251) 517-3200; www.gemofchamps.com Email: Info@gemofchamps.com Gem of Champions is excited to once again offer great summer camps. Call or visit our website for details. Gulf Coast Tumbling 3757 Gulf Shores Parkway, Suite BE and BF, Gulf Shores (251) 424-5484; www.gulfcoasttumbling.webs.com Email: gulfcoasttumbling@gmail.com Please visit our website or call for camp information. LSU Gymnastics Camp Location: Carl Maddox Fieldhouse Contact: Katie Copeland (225) 766-7125; www.lsusports.net/camps Email: flyingtigergymnasticscamp@gmail.com Register Online: http://www.lsugymnasticscamps.com Registration for the 2014 Flying Tigers Gymnastics camp is now open. Cost is $595 for overnight campers, $495 for day camp. Discounts offered from teams of 10 or more. Sibling discounts also offered. Camps are for ages 7 – 17 years. Camp Session 1: (Overnight Camp) June 17-20, Day 1, 10 a.m. (check-in) to 5 p.m. with a night session; Days 2-4, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a night session. Camp Session 2: (Day Camp) Dates: June 21-24. Day 1, 11 a.m. (check-in) to 5 p.m.; Days 2-4, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Robinson’s School of Dance II 606 South McKenzie Street, Foley (251) 554-2010 Princess Summer Camp with Elsa! We will have 2 convenient sessions available. Choose one or both

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sessions. Session 1 is June 1 - 5, 2015. Session 2 is July 13 – 17, 2015. Camp is from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Lunch, food and snacks are provided. Camp fees are $100 for one week or $175 for two weeks. Join us for tons of princess fun! South Baldwin Dance Center 3947 Gulf Shores Parkway, Suite 230, Gulf Shores (251) 942-6209; www.southbaldwindance.com Email: danc_n@hotmail.com Summer sessions and camps begin in June! Our exciting summer sessions are designed to be full of creative ideas and fun surprises to enhance a lasting love of dance and make memorable summer experiences! Various classes offered for ages 2 through Advanced, including Imagination Celebration & Make Me Over Dance Camp, Hip-Hop Music Video Camps, Adrenaline Intensives, and more! For more information, visit our website at www.southbaldwindance. com or check out our Facebook page. University of Alabama - Gymnastics Camp www.Alabamagymnasticscamp.com   University of Alabama Gymnastics Camps are designed to maximize each camper’s experience through technical training in a challenging and fun atmosphere. We take pride in providing all participants an in-depth opportunity to grow and develop as a gymnast. Offering overnight and Session I: June 10-13, Session II: June 17-20. Overnight fee is $745; Day camp fee is $645. Overnight Campers (9 years and up); Day Camper (7 years and up). All prices include this year’s camp leotard and camp lunches. Register on-line at www.alabamagymnasticscamp.com to learn more.

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(251) 752-4897; www.EasternShoreBayCamp.com   Email: lisa@easternshorebaycamp.com “Explore the Shore” with Bay Camp! This isn’t your ordinary camp. Your child will have a summer adventure with awesome field trips, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, sports, art, and more! Have the peace-of-mind in knowing your child is in a nurturing environment supervised by experienced counselors. Camp begins May 26th, 2015. Hours are Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Open to kids ages 5 – 12 years. Pick and choose the weeks you need. For more information contact director Lisa Ledet or visit our website.

Bay City Ultimate Adventure Summer Camp

7980 American Way, Daphne  (251) 621-2112; www.bcgagymnastics.com Email: bcgagym@att.net   Ultimate Adventure Summer Camps are coming to BCGA beginning June 1st. Offering full day or half-day camps. Fee is $110/week. Week 1: Wild World of Sports; Week 2: Backyard Science; Week 3: Dive into Fun; Week 4: The Color of Summer; Week 5: Crazy Carnival; Closed July 4th and 5th; Week 6: Awesome Inflatables; Week 7: Ball O’ Rama; Week 8: Great Animal Planet; Week 9: Fantastic Fantasy Week; Week 10: The Green Planet Exploration; Week 11: Awesome Inflatables. Call our office to secure your spot in our camps today! Visit our website or find us on Facebook for more details and specific dates.

Bayside Summer Day Camp

303 Dryer Avenue, Daphne, AL Contact Scott Johnston (251) 689-6409 baysidesummercamp@yahoo.com or sjohn410@ hotmail.com Every week day starting Wednesday, May 27-Friday, August 7th; 7:30AM-6:00 PM Cost: $115 for one camper, $190 for two, plus field trip fees Activities include: Bowling, movies, Alligator Alley, Gulf

Coast Exploreum, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Chuck E. Cheese, talent show, Summer Camp Olympics, arts & crafts, Gulf Coast Zoo.

Central Christian School Summer Day Camp

17395 Highway 104, Robertsdale (251) 947-5043; www.ccssaints.com Email: central@gulftel.com Central Christian School will be offering Summer Day Camp for 2015. Campers will enjoy activities such as Swimming, Arts and Crafts, Field Trips, Movies, Water Play, Bible Stories, Outdoor Activities and Reading Enrichment. Registration includes Free t-shirt for field trips. Daily rate and weekly rate available. Please check our website or call for more information.

Christian Life Church Summer Day Camp

Island Preschool at Christian Life Church 25550 Canal Road, Orange Beach Director: Marissa Osborne (251) 967-2685; osborne_marissa@yahoo.com Summer Camp Dates: May 25 – August 15, 2015. Providing excellent childcare with a biblical emphasis. Children will enjoy swimming, library, cooking, art, sports and weekly field trips. Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5:30pm. Registration and supply fee is $50. Tuition is $80 week or $20 per day. Summer camp for ages entering Kindergarten – 5th grade.

The Exceptional Foundation of the Gulf Coast

28788 North Main Street, Daphne (251) 625-8955; www.exceptionalfoundationgc.org Email: Jennifer.flad@exceptionalfoundationgc.org Camp Dates: June 15 – 18, 2015, July 13 – 16, 2015, August 3 – 6, 2015. The Exceptional Foundation is a special place for those with special needs. We want you

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Eastern Shore Academy of Excellence

23946-B US Highway 98, Fairhope (251) 928-1854 Now registering for summer day camp! Children ages 6 weeks – 12 years will enjoy exciting field trips, arts/ music education, science and discovery, swimming and much more all within a Christian and nurturing environment. Summer Hours are from 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Fairhope Rotary Youth Club Summer Program

(251) 928-9148; www.rotaryyouthclub.org; Email: Club Director, Mark Stejskal, mark@rotaryyouthclub.org Education Coordinator, Frances Campbell, frances@ rotaryyouthclub.org Spring Break this year is April 6 – 10, 2015 and will be hosting kids Monday - Thursday We have many fun activities planned! The cost is $75.00 for all 4 days, including early drop off, lunch, field trips and more!! Our Spring Break hours will be Monday Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Our Summer Enrichment will once again be offered for the months of June and July. RYC will be offering summer activities, such as inflatables, athletics, and field trips. We will also have certified teachers for the Academy in July, which is cosponsored by FEEF. $200 for the entire summer if paid by April 30 2015, $300 for the entire summer if paid after May 1st, 2015. Our summer hours will be Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. If you are interested in learning more about the Rotary Youth Club, its programs and services or how to become a volunteer, please contact our Club Director, Mark Stejskal.

First Baptist Church “First Kids” Summer Day Camp

300 South Section Street, Fairhope (251) 928-8685; www.fbcfairhope.org Email: fairhopesdc@gmail.com First Kids Summer Day camp is gearing up for it’s 6th amazing summer! Camp begins Tuesday, May 26th and runs through the summer from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. daily, with the exception of July 4th. Registration fee is $60.00 per child ($70.00 per child after April 30, 2015). Open to any child who has completed any grade this current school year between Kindergarten and 6th grade. Full time (4-5 days a week) is $110 per week, Part time (2-3 days per week) is $75 per week and one day is $30.00 per week. Multi-child discounts are available for siblings. Registration packets will be available beginning Wednesday, April 1, 2015 in the church office and online at www.fbcfairhope. org. Activities during the summer will include several awesome field trips, bookmobile (library) visits to camp, music, arts/crafts, sign language, drama, Bible study, movies, Wii time, tech days, outdoor play, splash pad visits, and much more. Contact Leigh Nelson, Camp Director at fairhopesdc@gmail.com for details and registration information. Space is limited and will fills quickly. Please contact us as soon as possible to reserve a space for your child’s greatest Summer experience ever!”

God’s Living Sea/Mom’s Day Out & Preschool

Jubilee Baptist Church; 9264 Pleasant Road, Daphne (251) 621-3977; www.jubileebaptist.com   Email: daniel@jubileebaptist.com Our 7-week half-day summer program that’s all about fun and learning! Camp dates are June 9 - July 23, 2015. Camp days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The cost of the 7-week program is $315 with a deposit of $100 to reserve your spot. Deposit must be paid at the time of enrollment. The remaining $215 will be due the first week of the

summer program. Contact Angela Meadows at (251) 621-3977 or visit www.jubileebaptist.com. Find us on Facebook!

Hot Wheels Skate Center

616 Whispering Pines Drive, Daphne  (251) 626-5120 or (251) 753-4879 www.hotwheelsdaphne.com; Email: terry@ hotwheelsdaphne.com or Jennifer@hotwheels.com Hot Wheels Summer Camp for completed K-6th Grade! Awesome field trips and fun filled activities designed to entertain and interest your child each and every day! Each day will be packed with interesting activities to keep your child happy and productive. Our attentive staff will create a safe, fun and exciting summer experience for your child. We will offer a variety of sports and activities on site in our state of the art 20,400 sq. ft. air-conditioned facility to the campers that include skating, basketball, arts & crafts, dancing, dodge ball, air hockey, Wii, X-Box 360, board games, kick ball, movies and inflatables! Great offsite field trips too. Camp begins May 26th. Hours are 7am - 6pm Visit our website for more information.

Little Crusaders Summer Camp

9023 Lawson Road, Daphne (251) 621-6363 Email littlecrusadersllc@yahoo.com No such thing as a boring summer at Little Crusaders Summer Camp! Camp is a full day camp held Monday through Friday. Join in on the fun this summer with Water Park visits, trips to the Exploreum, bowling, putt-putt, zoo visits, swimming, beach outings, museums, Alligator Alley and More! $135/week and includes all meals and activities. Space is limited so register today to reserve your space.

Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education Summer Camp 8 Marietta Drive, Fairhope (251) 928-9347; www.fairhopeorganicschool.com Email: Marietta.school@mchsi.com

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Our regular Summer Camp will begin June 1st and end August 21st. We will not have our regular Summer Camp during the weeks of July 13 – 24th. This time is set-aside for a special “Hogwarts of Fairhope” camp. (See listing below) We will pick back up with regular summer camp on July 27th. We will be closed on July 3rd for the 4th of July Holiday. Regular summer camp activities will include Music, Art, Pottery, Cooking and Field Trips again just like last year. Please call for more information and registration.

Weinacker’s Montessori

2 locations 513 Georgian Drive, Mobile, 251-342-5399 Hillcrest - 227 Hillcrest Road, Mobile, 251-344-8755 WeinackersMontessori.com We have great things planned for this summer! Along with field trips to places like the Sea-Lab, the Botanical Gardens, Five Rivers Delta Resource Center, and the Exploreum, our summer days are going to be filled with a variety of hands-on explorations and learning. Some of the classroom activities will include arts and crafts, the study of literature, foreign language, and music. Students will spend time outdoors everyday with fun group activities and play. Highlights include enriched learning curriculum, field trips, cultural experiences and learning new facts about zoology, astronomy and geology. Programs are available for ages 6 months – 12 years. Field trips are only for children ages 5 – 12. Hours of camp are 6:00am – 4:00pm, extended hours are available. Angels Under Our Care Resource Center 8455 Jonesboro Road, Daphne (off Hwy 64 and Friendship Rd); (251) 626-6056 Now enrolling for Summer Camp! Monday – Friday 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Boys Scouts of America Cub Scout Day Camp Superhero Academy (251) 476-4600 BALDWIN DISTRICT: (East) Daphne Elementary School, 2307 Main Street, Daphne. Camp dates are June 8 – 12, 2015 / 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Camp Director: Cari Adkins; (334) 595-7722; cariadkins@earthlink.net. Our theme this year is Pirates. BALDWIN DISTRICT: (South) - Graham Creek Nature Preserve, 23004 Wolf Bay Drive, Foley. Camp Director: Lori Sherman; (251) 504-0233; loriann12671@yahoo.com The Mobile Area Council, Boy Scouts of America will be holding its annual Cub Scout Summer Day Camp in four different locations in Mobile, Baldwin, and Clarke counties. Cub Scout Day Camp is a full day of scouting activities, which include: skills, crafts, games, bb guns, archery, and lots of fun! You don’t have to be an active Cub Scout

to participate in day camp, but you do have to register as a Cub Scout if you would like your son to participate. Cub Scout age and grade requirements are 7 years old or in the first grade through 10 years old and not having completed the fifth grade. The cost for one week of Cub Scout Day Camp is $65 per scout by May 2nd and after May 2nd it is $75 per scout. Included in the cost are a camp T-shirt and a patch. Cradle 2 Crayons 507 West Rose Avenue, Foley (251) 943-4599; www.cradle2crayonsinc.com Email: cradle2crayons@gulftel.com Eagle Camp at Gulf Coast Christian Academy 18930 County Road 28, Foley  (251) 989-2333, www.gccacademy.org Email: cdouglas@gccacademy.com or AGCCA@gccacademy.com Each week your child will learn biblical truths during themed lessons, activities, and chapel times. Campers will be engaged in field trips, class time, play time, and more. Your child will be exposed to Christian beliefs and characteristics on a daily basis. Each child will be exposed to and participate in art, library, music, sign language, outdoor play, games, movies, activities, and more. Some activities/ events may be cancelled due to weather/availability. Our staff for 2015 Eagles Summer Camp includes teachers that currently teach at AGCCA. Teachers are all highly qualified and CPR certified. Hours are 7:00am - 5:30pm. One-time $50 registration fee covers supplies and t-shirt. For registration packet or more information call the school or email Colby Douglas at cdouglas@gccacademy.com. Eastern Shore Kids Kastle 10291B County Road 48, Fairhope (251) 990-5350; eskki@bellsouth.net Now enrolling for summer for ages 6 weeks – 12 years. Space is very limited. Special weekly activities are offered. All activities are on-site. One field trip will be offered for school aged children. Hours are from 6:00 a.m. – 6 p.m. Fairhope Rec Center “Summer of Fun” Volanta Park & Municipal Pool US Highway 98, Fairhope (251) 990-0174; www.cofairhope.com    The City of Fairhope will once again offer summer activities for children in Fairhope. Camp will be held at Volanta Park and the Municipal Pool from 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. each day. The camp runs weekly. The cost is $15.00 per day or $60.00 per week. Activities for children will include: ball games, swimming, soccer, tennis, ping-pong and arts & crafts. The camp is open to grades 1 - 8. No advance registration is necessary. Registration will take place the first day of camp. No half days, full days only and no extended

day will be offered. Tuition will be due at the beginning of each week and a $5 late charge will be charged for each day payment is late. John McClure Snook Family YMCA 2560 S Pine Street, Foley (251) 970-3003; www.ysal.org Email: brolader@ysal.org Campers will experience the adventure and excitement of the outdoors daily, meet new friends and express their growing independence under the supervision of qualified and caring YMCA camp staff. Camp activities include games, sports, field trips, crafts, songs, skits, swimming and water activities. Accepting ages 5 -14 years. Hours are Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Scholarships are available. For more information please visit our website. Shining Star Youth Camp (251) 972-6890; www.sheriffofbaldwin.com The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office Shining Star Youth Camp is a program established to promote positive interaction between the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office and children between the ages of 8 through 13. The purpose of the program is to build life skills, instill confidence and develop self esteem. The curriculum includes a wide range of activities that will incorporate team work, physical fitness and general Sheriff’s Office information. This program is a cooperative effort by several public safety and public service agencies throughout Baldwin County, which provide knowledge in a safe and fun environment. Activities include drug awareness with K-9 demonstrations, crime scene investigations, boater’s safety with simulators, fire safety, physical health information, bowling, obstacle courses, guest speakers, a family fun day, and many other activities. The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office Shining Star Camps will be held at: Fairhope Intermediate School - Wednesday, June 10 through Saturday June 13, 2015; Central Baldwin Middle School - Wednesday, July 22 through Saturday July 25, 2015; Baldwin County High School - Wednesday, August 5 through Saturday August 8, 2015; The Camp staff is comprised of volunteers of the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office and other participating agencies. The camp fee is $30 and includes camp shirts and activities. SPACE IS LIMITED! Camp applications can be picked up from the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office offices or downloaded from the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office website. South Alabama YMCA  YMCA of South Alabama  Bounds Family YMCA 8051 Whispering Pines, Daphne (251) 626-0888; ejohnson@ysal.org South Baldwin Christian Academy 6900 State Highway 59, Gulf Shores (251) 968-1230; www.southbaldwinca.org

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Email: Darlene.johnson@csegroup.com Announcing Summer Camp 2015! Join us for special field trips, weekly fun, creative educational themes, pool days and more! Accepting children ages 3 (before Sept. 2) to 5th grade. A $50 registration fee is required. Fees for elementary aged children are $85/week. Preschool age fees are $105/week. Activity supplies are included. This does not include lunch, snacks or drinks. Spaces fill quickly and are first come first served. Reserve your spot today! Summer camp begins May 26, 2015 and ends August 7, 2015. Call or visit our website for more information.

Come be a part of this incredible adventure where we combine sports, recreation, arts, Bible study and worship into one incredible week. WinShape Camps provides a professionally trained staff to help create the most meaningful, unforgettable and fun-filled day camp experience you’ll find anywhere... right at home in your own community! June 15 - 19 for children who have completed 1st - 6th grade. The cost is $199. Early registration is from March 1 – March 8, 2015 with extended registration until June 14, 2015. Contact Neil Beasley and visit our website to register.

SPARC Summer Camp (Strengthening Potential through Arts, Recreation and Culture) City of Gulf shores 19470 Oak Road West, Building C, Gulf Shores (251) 968-9813; www.gulfshoresal.gov Ralph Pereda rpereda@gulfshoresal.gov We will have a Community Summer Camp Day on April 25, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. at the Cultural Center located at 19470 Oak Road West, in Gulf Shores. Parents will have the opportunity to choose from an array of upcoming community summer camps. SPARC Summer Camp begins in May and runs through August. Camp hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Registration forms available online. See website or call for more information.

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Winshape Camp for Communities Brought to you by Chick-fil-A Foundation Host location: Daphne United Methodist Church 2401 Main Street, Daphne (251) 626-2287; www.winshapecamps.org Email: Neil Beasley, neil@dumc.org Camp Dates: June 15 - 19, 2015. Are you ready for the BEST.WEEK.EVER! The WinShape Foundation, started by Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy, has selected Daphne, AL as one of 84 communities in the country that will host its day camp program called WinShape Camps for Communities. Whether you like soccer, science, art, gymnastics or anything in between, there is something for everyone at WinShape Camps for Communities, which is why it is known as “The Best Week Ever!”

Alabama School of Math and Science-Summer Fun Camp

1255 Dauphin Street, Mobile  (251) 441-2128; www.asms.net Email: aims@asms.net Don’t waste your summer! Spend it at Adventures in Math and Science (AIMS) Summer Camp. Learn while you have fun! Kayak in Mobile Bay. Build a smartphone app. Investigate a crime. Prepare for the ACT. Design and make a metal sculpture. Build a robot. Launch a rocket. Dissect... and much more! There is something for everyone! Who can enroll? Students entering the 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th grades. Non-Alabama residents are also eligible to apply. This year, AIMS will run for three sessions. Students can sign up for one, two, or three weeks. Session 1 (June 8-12), Session 2 (June 15-19), and Session 3 (June 22-26) are all overnight or day camps. Day camp is 8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Overnight Camp is $375 per week (all inclusive - meals, classes, activities, and lodging). The weekend stay between Week 1-2 or Week 2-3 is an additional $175, which includes trip to a water park (weather permitting) and other fun activities. Day Campers: $275 per week (this includes tuition and lunch). A $25 discount will apply (one per student) if application and all applicable

forms are received by April 6. For more information, visit www.asms.net, email aims@asms.net, or call (251) 441-2152.

Bayside Math Camp

(251) 338-6399; Mrs. Aymie Warner Email: awarner@baysideacademy.org Rising 5th & 6th graders. Please call for details.

Brantley Farms

26214 Pollard Road, Daphne  (251) 626-5416  Two camp sessions available, May 26 – May 29 and June 1 – 4. Children will learn about life on the farm and have a full tour with hayride, train ride and pony ride! Activities include planting their own garden, collecting chicken eggs, shearing a sheep, saddling & riding their ponies, washing the animals, playing games and making crafts. Call 251-626-5416 for more information or visit us on Facebook.

Bricks 4 Kidz

(251) 300-4796; www.bricks4kidz.com/mobile Bricks 4 Kidz classes provide an extraordinary atmosphere for children, where we learn, we build, we play… with LEGO® bricks. Kids can learn and grow with our fun-filled model plans, which are designed just for us by architects and engineers! Our unique kits reinforce S.T.E.M. based principles while using LEGO® Bricks. Summer Camps available for children ages 3 - 13+. Camp themes include – JRobotics, Super Hero Academy, Angry Birdies, Comic Creator, Movie Making and Bricks 4 Girlz. Please call for dates and times. Find us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/B4KMobile.

Camp Swampy – 5 Rivers

30945 Five Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort (251) 625-0814; www.alabama5rivers.com Join us for Camp Swampy. We will have both weeklong camps and single day classes. The single day classes are not yet finalized, but the week long classes are scheduled for:

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Casey’s Center for Learning

1403 Main Street, Daphne (251) 209-1102; www.caseyscenterforlearning.org A Rainbow of Assistance! Education needs are as varied as colors. We want to help you with every one of them. We offer learning evaluations, academic intervention, academic coaching, ADHD coaching, speech therapy, parent training, individual and small group. For more information contact Bo Dooley, Educational/ Behavioral Consultant.

Dauphin Island Sea Lab

101 Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island  (251) 861-2141 (ext. 7515); www.disl.org Email: sejohnson@disl.org Summer fun becomes summer learning at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, and our 2015 summer programs are now open for registration! Dauphin Island offers sunny beaches, a beautiful bay, fascinating marshes and the best educational staff around. There are day camp opportunities for K-8th graders, overnight programs for 5th-graders to classroom teachers, and field trips for the public. For more information on any of these programs, visit our website and click on Educational Programs > Onsite Programs. Programs fill quickly, so make your reservations today!

Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center  65 Government Street, Mobile  (251) 208-6893; www.exploreum.com

Experience the most amazing, science-based summer camps in Mobile! Summertime is always full of learning fun at the Gulf Coast Exploreum! Full Summer Camp schedule, program descriptions and rates will be announced soon so visit our website or find us on Facebook for daily updates!

Kids Kount Handwriting Camp

Kids Kount Therapy Services 26420 Kensington Place, Suite C, Daphne (251) 517-0355; kidskountmgmt@yahoo.com Handwriting camps are managed by occupational therapist specializing in handwriting development and will include pre and post testing, pencil grip recommendations, and recommendations for classroom success. Camp will include handwriting, art, drawing, music, and fine motor and sensory development. Camps will be print only based handwriting camps. Please contact us for dates and times.

Kids Kount Reading Instruction Individual or Group Rates

Kids Kount Therapy Services 26420 Kensington Place Suite C, Daphne (251) 517-0355; kidskountmgmt@yahoo.com Reading instruction is managed by our speech language therapy staff with advanced knowledge in reading development using Susan Barton and Wilson Reading Programs (both Orton Gillingham based). Areas of focus include; developing strong phonemic awareness, decoding, blending, independent reading, sight words, vocabulary skills, reading comprehension. Program will be based on individual needs and goals.

July 13 - 24. The Hogwarts of Fairhope Summer Camp at the Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education immerses children in the magical world of Harry Potter. This year camp classes will be inspired by The Chamber of Secrets by J.K Rowling. If your children loved the books and the movies, this is the camp for them! Quidditch! Owl Post! Diagon Alley! And new this year will be classes for preK and special classes for teens. Costumes, while not required, are a big part of the camp. We are also looking for volunteer witches and wizards (teen and adult) to help us at camp (volunteers get discounts on camp tuition). Register today!

Ocean Camp

PBR Perdido Beach Resort, Orange Beach BPM Bear Point Marina, Orange Beach  (251) 802-8605; www.facebook.com/oceancamp/info Director: Belinda Ringpfeil (205) 936-9892; OceanCamp@gmail.com Ocean Camp  is a wonderful education program for ocean lovers and future marine scientists ages 5-12 years old; Counselors in training ages 13-16. Ocean Camp teaches hands on ocean topics in Alabama’s coastal environments for spring break as well. Camps are Tuesday - Friday during June & July. Fees are $125 per child for half day or $225 for full day camp sessions. For more information and registration form please visit www.facebook.com/oceancamp/info. Registration starts MARCH 9, 2015!

Read for Life “Rip Roaring Reading Camp”

Sherlie Andrews, Dyslexia Therapist 209 Hawthorne Circle, Fairhope (601) 668-9691; dyslexia.reading.tutor@gmail.com Rip Roaring reading camp encourages spelling and reading fluency. All camps include take home learning crafts, take home phonetic readers, outside playtime (20 minutes), activities to keep your child moving and engaged in learning. All camps are $100 with a nonrefundable $15 registration fee.

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Camp 1 - Rising Kindergarteners; Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 16 & 18, 23 & 25, 30, July 2; 9am -10:30am; Please provide a snack and bottled water; Child must turn 5 by September 1, 2015; Child should have had frequent exposure to letter sounds & recognition, and letter formation; Child must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Camp 2 - Rising 1st Graders who have repeated Kindergarten; Mondays & Wednesdays, June 15 & 17, 22 & 24, 29, July 1; 9:00am -10:30am; please provide a snack and bottled water; Child must turn 7 by November 1, 2015; One parent is needed to volunteer to help at a 50% reduced fee (first to volunteer basis). Camp 3 - Rising First Graders who have not repeated Kindergarten; Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 16 & 18, 23 & 25, 30, July 2; 12:30pm – 2:15pm; please provide a snack and bottled water; Child must turn 6 by November 1, 2015; One parent is needed to volunteer to help at a 50% reduced fee (first to volunteer basis). Camp 4 - Rising Second Graders; Mondays & Wednesdays, June 15 & 17, 22 & 24, 29, July 1; 12:30pm2:15; please provide a snack and bottled water; Child must turn 7 by September 1, 2015; One parent may volunteer to help at a 50% reduced fee (first to volunteer basis).

Read-Write

1048 Stanton Road Suite G, Daphne (251) 625-4020; www.dyslexiaspecialist.net; readwrite02@gmail.com At Read-Write, we offer educational consulting, screening and one-on-one therapy for students with language based learning disabilities such as dyslexia. We also offer reading readiness for 4 and 5 year olds.

Sylvan Learning Center

Coming soon the Eastern Shore; (251) 649-8522 Avoid Summer learning loss. Make Sylvan a part of your summer schedule and make back to school time a big

success! Sylvan has new summer camps like Math EDGE, Robotics, and Coding. Call today for your FREE consultation and to book your Skills Assessment. Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo  1204 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores  (251) 968-5732; www.alabamagulfcoastzoo.com   Email: cindypzoo@yahoo.com Elementary school age children ages 5 to 11, in fullday session from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. We provide licensed teachers and trained volunteers to help children explore animal life at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. Meet our animal caretakers, and even greet some of our animal residents personally. Children will also participate in arts and crafts projects and special zoo-related events. There will be plenty of hands-on educational and fun activities carried out in a safe and educational environment. Applications will be available online and the cost is $175 per child. Applications will not be taken over the phone; they must be mailed or delivered in person to the zoo. For more information, visit the website, call or find us on Facebook. Chive Talk’n Catering Summer Cooking Classes for children. (251) 680-0145 or (251) 232-0531 Email: chivetalkn@bellsouth.net Kid’s Cooking Classes will be June 15 – 18, 2015. The cost is $125. Classes for ages 6 - 11 years are from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Classes for ages 12 - 16 years are from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Limited space is available. Please call and reserve your spot today. A $25 deposit is required. City of Foley Environmental Day Camps Graham Creek Nature Preserve 23460 Wolf Bay Drive, Foley (251) 952-4011; www.grahamcreekpreserve.org Email: jtrimble@cityoffoley.org or lgahagan@cityoffoley.org The City of Foley is offering 3 environmental education summer day camps at Graham Creek Nature Preserve. Pioneer Camp is tailored for ages 11-14 years with

environmental education and outdoor recreational activities such as disc golf and archery. There will be two Pioneer camps offered. The first one is June 22 – 24, 2015. The second camp is July 20 – 22, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Participants will need to bring a sack lunch and plenty of drinks. The cost is $40 and includes a camp shirt, journal and small crafts. Each camp is limited to 30 campers on a first come basis. Explorers Camp is tailored for ages 7 - 10 years with environmental education and outdoor recreational activities such as disc golf and archery. Explorers Camp will be offered June 15 - 18, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. The cost is $40 and includes a camp shirt and take home crafts. This camp is limited to 25 campers on a first come basis. City of Orange Beach Junior Lifeguard Academy 4853 Wilson Boulevard, Orange Beach (251) 974-7946; www.orangebeachsurfrescue.com Email: mshepard@obsf.org, Melvin Shepard The course is designed to teach the participant about water safety and basic pool and beach lifeguard procedures. There is instruction on proper swimming technique, water survival, water rescues, and nutrition. The participant must be at least nine years of age to enroll in the course. Participants should bring: running shoes, swim suit, towel, lunch, and snacks. Please contact Melvin Shepard for dates and details. Culinary Dreams, Inc. Located in Fountain Square Shopping Center 2101-D U.S. Hwy. 98, Daphne (251) 621-0026; www.culinarydreamsinc.com This summer we will be offering “Food Truck Fanatics” cooking camps. Please visit our website or find us on Facebook for upcoming camp dates and details. Stop by Culinary Dreams to see our daily selection of fresh grab and go dishes and soups. Delta Discoveries Summer Science/Art Camp   Five Rivers Delta Resource Center 30945 Five Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort

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(251) 377-0054; www.alabama5rivers.com Email: Juli Day, jujuhiker@gmail.com Session 1 will be June 8 – 12, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Session 2 will be August 3 – 7, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Explore the wonderful world of snakes, frogs, turtles, fish, insects, birds and plants living in the Mobile Tensaw Delta through hands-on science and art activities. Open to grades 1st – 4th. Please call or email for more information and registration. Environmental Studies Center Summer  Day Camp  6101 Girby Road, Mobile  (251) 221-5000 (Extension 2); www.mcpsesc.com Email: lsa8103@mcpss.com Summer Day camps throughout the summer months for grades 1-8. Visit our website for detailed course descriptions and to confirm prices and dates. FEEF Summer Camp (251) 990-3333; www.feefonline.org Email: info@feefonline.org Back by popular demand, Fairhope Educational Enrichment Foundation (FEEF) will hold summer camp programs designed to chase away the boredom blues. FEEF is offering camps for a variety of ages and abilities. Programs include Beginning Lego Robotics (3rd – 6th grade), Beginning Band for rising 6th graders entering band, Intermediate Band for rising 7th- 8th graders, Zach’s Camp – Summer Fun for the Multi-disabled, and a partnership with Rotary Youth Club summer enrichment. Camps are open to public, private and home schooled students. For more information, camp dates and times, call or visit our website. Humming Star Alpaca Camp  19700 Blueberry Lane, Silverhill Cheryl Bowen (251) 214-8224; HSAlpaca@centurylink.net  Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Camp dates will be the week of June 1, 2015 and the week of June 8, 2015. Campers learn about alpacas and gain valuable hands-on experience by providing care for them. They will learn that alpacas are raised solely for their amazing fleece and view a video of this year’s harvesting of the fleece (shearing). They will participate in activities and projects using their favorite alpaca’s fleece; learning techniques of spinning, wetfelting, needle-felting and nuno-felting onto silk. The children will also participate in gardening activities and have a few vegetables and flowers to take home along with their fiber creations. Ages 7-12. Cost is $130. This includes supplies, snacks, camp t-shirt and tote. A deposit of $50 will hold your camper’s spot. Junior Cotillion Program-Pre-Cotillion Classes  (251) 928-4962; Kathy Sternenberg, Director Email: ksternenberg@bellsouth.net Summer Classes are June 22 – 24th, 2015. The purpose of the National League of Junior Cotillions Pre-Cotillion™ Program is to give young people instruction and practice in the courtesies that make life more pleasant for them and those around them. The curriculum includes instruction in proper introductions and first impressions, thank you notes and correspondence, table manners and place settings including proper use of utensils, birthday party courtesies, school manners and sports etiquette, restaurant manners, polite conversation and telephone courtesy, values of honor, dignity, respect, responsibility, and good judgment. Classes are for children entering 2nd-4th grades in the fall of 2015. Classes will take place at The Venue in Downtown Fairhope. Tuition is $125 and is due at time of registration. Naval Aviation Museum Flight Adventure Deck Summer Camp 1750 Radford Blvd. Suite B, NAS Pensacola, FL 32508 (850) 453-2389 (ext. 3234); NavalAviationMuseum.org Sam Shilling; SShilling@navalaviationmuseum.org Launch your own rocket, build gliders, watch a Blue Angels practice (if available) and experience an IMAX®

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movie or exciting flight simulators – all in one week! Sign up for the Flight Adventure Deck Summer Camp at the National Naval Aviation Museum located on NAS Pensacola. Taught by certified teachers, students will learn the science and math of flight and expand their knowledge of Naval Aviation history with tours of Museum exhibits and aircraft. Open to children entering 5th and 6th grade. Campers will need to arrange their own transportation and must bring their own lunch. Students will receive a complimentary “Flight Adventure Deck” t-shirt at the conclusion of their camp session. Maximum of 25 students per session. Open only to those children entering the 5th or 6th grade. Please visit our website for application information, sibling discounts and refund policy. 2015 Camp dates; June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, July 6-10, July 1317, July 20-24, July 27-31, August 3-7

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Protocol- Social Etiquette/ Table Manners (251) 626-3137; Director Paula Perri Email: paulaperri123@yahoo.com A course in social etiquette and table manners for girls and boys ages 6 – 16 years. Learn about table settings, proper use of silverware, and the importance of proper grooming and posture. Modeling courses are also offered. Call Paula Perri for more information at (251) 626-3137.

Broussard’s Academy of Music  Eastern Shore 11247 U.S. Highway 31, Spanish Fort (Fitzpen Place) (251) 344-8856; www.broussardspianos.com   Summer Piano Camps on the Eastern Shore will be offered on the Eastern Shore for the beginning student June 8 – 12, 2015 and will include opportunities for learning for ages 4 years - adult! Guitar on the Eastern shore will be June 15 – 19, 2015 and Violin will be offered July 20 -21, 2015. Please call to make your reservations today. Registration and fee for class is $69.99.

University of South Alabama- Summer Youth Programs  1504 Springhill Avenue, Mobile  (251) 405-9929; www.southalabama.edu/cce/kids.html Our academic courses are designed to be educational and fun for rising 3rd graders to rising 12th graders. Our programs are led by USA faculty and other experts in the community. We engage and guide the students into their field of interest while having fun. For a Full Camp brochure on USA’s Summer Youth Programs, visit our website.

Baldwin County Youth Orchestra Strings/Band Summer Music Camp

925 Nichols Avenue, Fairhope (251) 979-6834; www.bcyorchestra.com Email: bcyorchestra@gmail.com The Baldwin County Youth Orchestra (BCYO) will once again be offering a summer music camp this year. The camp will include classes for band, piano, guitar and orchestral students. Band and Strings students also welcome. Camp dates are July 27 – July 31, 2015. Camps will be held at Eastern Shore Baptist at 6847 Park Drive in Daphne. Please call or check our website for more information.

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Center Stage Performance

Summer Camp Location: FUMC Life Center 155 South Section Street, Fairhope (251) 279-0338; www.centerstageperformance.com Email: jill@centerstageperformance.com Join us for an awesome summer at Center Stage! Each camper will learn Broadway favorites, professional choreography, and participate in a performance on the last day of camp! Camp 1: Special Needs Theatre Camp: June 15 – 19, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. A Jungle Book Themed

Week of songs, acting & activities designed for Special Needs & Autistic Students of All Ages. Camp Registration is at www.CenterStagePerformance.com. Mail in your deposit to reserve your spot! Camp 2: July 6 – 17, 2015, Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (rising 2nd – 9th grades) Willy Wonka Kids Musical Theatre Camp: Join us for a two-week camp as we put on the show, Willy Wonka, Jr.! This is a fun opportunity to practice singing, acting & more! Camp 2 will also take place at the FUMC Life Center in Fairhope. Camp Registration is at www.CenterStagePerformance.com. Mail in your deposit to reserve your spot!

Searcy Studios Summer Music Camps 698 Cedar Avenue, Fairhope  (251) 509-2150; www.marjorieSearcy.com/camps Email: info@marjoriesearcy.com Summer Jam Band Camp June 1 – 5, 2015. Musical Theatre Camps June 1 - 5 or June 15 – 19, 2015. Summer Voice Intensive Camp June 8 – 12, 2015. Taught by Marjorie, Mallory, Jordy and Liam Searcy Go to MarjorieSearcy.com/camps to register or call (251) 509-2150. Also offering Private Voice, Guitar, Drums, Voice and Acting Lessons. Auburn Summer Band Camps (334) 844.4166; www.band.auburn.edu; Josh Wine Enjoy learning from prominent instrumental music educators, making music with musicians around the nation, and working with the outstanding summer camp faculty. All Summer Marching Camp participants will take part in a combined Finale Concert at the end of the weekend, open to parents and the Auburn community. Residential and commuter camp options will be available. High School Symphonic Band, Marching Auxiliary, Drum Major, Middle School Symphonic Band and Leadership. Please call for more information. 2015 camp dates coming soon! Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre (251) 751-2935; www.easternshorerep.com Email: erinlangley@me.com

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We are pleased to announce our 2015 SUMMER CAMP selections! We offer options for rising 1st-12th graders! Classes are held in two-week sessions. They are held Mondays-Fridays from 9am-12noon with a final performance on the last Friday of class at 11:00 a.m. Classes fill up quickly, so mail your registration form in soon! Session 1: Aladdin KIDS (rising 1st- 7th graders) June 1-12    Session 2: Into the Woods, Jr.  (rising 4th-9th graders) June 15-26 Session 3: Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark KIDS (rising 1st-7th graders) July 6-17  Session 4: High School Musical 2  (rising 5th-12th graders) July 20-July 31 ESRT is also offering the following classes. Fancy Nancy Workshop (Ages: 4-6) Fridays: 4-5pm This fun filled hour each week will be centered around Fancy Nancy children’s books providing students with a fun educational experience while incorporating dance and creative movement. Ballet Intensive Workshop (Ages: 7-11) Fridays: 4 - 5 p.m. This class is for Musical Theater students who wish to progress in their dance technique to help with more classical choreography on the stage. Class will work on flexibility, terminology, barre and center technique as well as across the floor. Teen Ballet Intensive Workshop (Ages 12-up) Fridays 5-6pm This class is for students who wish to further their progress in their ballet technique to help with more classical choreography on stage. Class will work on flexibility, terminology, center floor work, and across the floor. University of Alabama - Crimson Music Camp  Tuscaloosa, AL; (205) 348-7110 www.music.ua.edu/programs/crimson-camp   Email: jhnails@ua.edu Jazz and Improvisation, Marching Percussion, Drum Major/ Leadership, Color guard, Majorette/Dance Line, Concert Band, Piano, Vocal and Theatre/Opera programs for students in grades 7th – 12th. Enjoy small group sectionals and coaching, specialized courses, and master classes…all this while sharing music with some of the most outstanding musicians and teachers in the country. We also provide our campers with supervised recreation time each evening, a fantastic finale concert and a Crimson Music Camp T-Shirt. Visit bands.ua.edu/programs/crimson-camp/<http://bands. ua.edu/programs/crimson-camp/ for program details and information on registration. Contact Heath Nails, University Bands Program Assistant and Associate Summer Camp Coordinator via email at jhnails@ua.edu.

Horseback Riding Riverview Camp for Girls

Mentone, AL  (800) 882-0722; www.riverviewcamp.com

An all girls overnight camp in Mentone, Alabama. Riverview offers many sessions all summer long for girls ages 6-16 years. Horse riding, swimming, nature trails, ropes, sports, arts and crafts, and much more! There are also weekend retreats for mother-daughter adventures. Camp runs from June - August. Rates are $1,300 $2,400. A 10% discount is allowed for 2nd or more sisters of the same family.

Oak Hollow Farm

14210 Greeno Road, Fairhope  (251) 928-4840; www.oakhollowfarm.net   Join us for Summer Day Camp at Oak Hollow Farm! Featuring introduction to horseback riding, fishing, archery, arts and crafts, agricultural education, games and more! Our camp is designed to introduce your child to horseback riding and agricultural education. We will combine these lessons with lots of Fun to create a unique day camp. This will give your child an opportunity to meet friends from all over this area while participating in Outdoor Fun! Camp fees include snacks, drinks and lunch. Camp Dates are June 8 – 12, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The cost of camp is $250 with a $100 deposit required to reserve your spot. Accepting ages 6 – 12 years. Visit our website and Facebook for updates! Call (251) 928-4840 #1 Glenda Bishop or #2 Gloria Pierce for information and registration. Lake Forest Stables 268 Equine Circle, Daphne (251) 747-8219; www.lakeforeststables.org Email: tonya@lakeforeststables.org Lake Forest Stables is excited to once again offer great horseback riding camps for children ages 6 and up. Western and English riding lessons. Call for dates and times. Valley View Ranch Equestrian Camp Cloudland, GA  (706) 862-2231; www.valleyviewranch.com   Valley View Ranch helps each camper have the full opportunity of horsemanship through instruction, time in the saddle on trails, and the care and responsibility of having her own horse, all atop beautiful Lookout Mountain. We offer several riding programs and encourage each camper to participate in all of them: English and Hunt Seat; Western Stock Seat and Barrels and Vaulting. Each girl can spend as much time as she likes with her favorite horse during her stay. Located on 600 acres of lush pastures, wooded trails, and panoramic views. One or two week sessions are available. Find us on Facebook for more information. Whitfield Farm Horse Camp  10309 Rebel Road, Daphne

(251) 626-4634; Whitfield34@bellsouth.net   Summer Camps offered with riding lessons, horse care, horsemanship, arts and crafts, swimming, and fun ways to learn all about horses. Riding lessons for beginner to advanced. Contact August McWhirter for more information. Find Whitefield Farm on Facebook and see pictures of our beautiful horses and more details on camps.

Sports Camps Bayside Sports Camps

303 Dyer Road, Daphne Please contact individual coaches for ages, dates and times. Bayside Baseball Camp (251) 689-6409; sjohn410@hotmail.com; Scott Johnston Bayside Football Camp (251) 689-6409; sjohn410@hotmail.com; Scott Johnston Bayside Lady Admiral Basketball Camp (251) 338-6440 or (251) 253-5267; bdavidson@baysideacademy.org; Coach Brittany Davidson Bayside Soccer Camp (251) 338-6407; jfergusonsoccer@gmail.com; Coach Jamie Ferguson Bayside Boys Basketball Camp (251) 232-1599; Coach Ralph Watson Bayside Volleyball Camp (251) 533-1286; Coach Ann Schilling

Eastern Shore Taekwondo Center

25478 Friendship Road, Daphne (251) 621-9933, www.tkdonline.us When the kids get out of school in May, why have them do the same old thing when you can enroll them into United States Taekwondo! We offer a structured and well-supervised program filled with exciting martial arts training, arts & crafts, and fitness. In addition, our camps will help your child with improved focus, increased cardio & stamina, and instill leadership skills that will last a lifetime! Call today to register your child or to get more information. Other locations: United States Taekwondo: Bay Minette, (251) 232-7598 United States Taekwondo: Semmes, (251) 786-5425

Gulf Coast TaeKwonDo Centers

(251) 979-3360 or (251) 279-8013 17799 Ft. Morgan Rd. Gulf Shores gulfcoast.tkd@gmail.com Join us for a super summer program! We have been offering Martial Arts Instruction for children and adults in Baldwin County for over 30 years.

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Fairhope UMC - Youth Soccer Camp

155 South Section Street, Fairhope   (251) 928-1148; www.fairhopeumc.org Email: Jamie.waldhour@fairhopeumc.org    The Fairhope United Methodist Recreation Ministry will hold our 4th annual Youth Soccer Camp from July 6 – 9, 2015. The cost is $50.00 per camper. Jamie Ferguson, head soccer coach at Bayside Academy, will lead the coaches for our camp again this year. Join us for a great week of fun! Visit our website or contact Jamie Waldhour, Director of Recreation Ministries, for more information. You can also find us on Facebook and be kept up-to-date on announcements and events. Auburn University Sports Camps  Auburn, AL; www.auburntigers.com There’s no better way for your child to spend the summer than on the Plains attending an Auburn Tiger sport camp. From football and basketball to tennis and swimming, your child will learn fundamentals of team play, sportsmanship and skills of the sport ... all from Auburn coaches and players. Auburn University will once again offer baseball, basketball, equestrian, football, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field/cross country, and volleyball camps. Go to www.auburntigers. com/camps for full registration information. Auburn University Baseball Camps Auburn, AL; (334) 844-4975; www.collegebaseballcamps.com/tigers Team Camp, June 12 – 14. Youth Camp (ages 7-12) July 10 – 12. Elite Camp July 12 - 16. High School Exposure Camp July 19 – 22. Auburn Tiger Boys Basketball Camp Mike Babul (334) 844-9737 Equestrian Camps Carolyn Williams (334) 844-9426; carolyn031@centurytel.net Football Camps (334) 844-8855; www.auburnfootballcamps.com; Email: wbolt@auburn.edu

Girl’s Basketball Camps Terri Flournoy, 844.9645; skf0008@auburn.edu Auburn Tiger Golf Camp (334) 844-9657; www.auburntigers.com June 14-17 (9th birthday through high school graduate) This camp is open to golfers of all skill levels, ages 9-18. Junior Golf Camp June 7 - 9; This camp will benefit all ages and all skill levels, beginner and advanced. Gymnastics Camps (334) 844-5047; kurth@auburn.edu; Kurt Hettinger Commuter or Overnight: June 7 - 11 Auburn Tiger Softball Camp (334) 844-9515; www.auburntigers.com Email: cm3elitediamondcamps@auburn.edu Tennis (334) 703-1672; www.gteamtennis.com Tiger Twirlers 189 East University Drive, Auburn (Max Fitness) (601) 630-6994; Gayle Hammitt Auburn Volleyball Camp www.auburntigers.com April Zech aly0001@auburn.edu. Please visit our website for details and registration. Auburn Women’s Soccer Camp (334) 844-9637; www.auburnsoccercamp.com Auburn Tiger Swim Camp www.auburnswimcamps.com Email: auswimcamps@gmail.com All camps are Sunday – Thursday for ages 9 – 18 years. 2015 Camp Dates: Session I May 31 - June 4 Resident fee is $710 and Commuter fee is $660. Session II June 5 – 7 Resident fee is $400 and Commuter fee is $360. Session III June 7 - 11 Resident fee is $710 and Commuter fee is $660. Session IV June 12 - 14 Resident fee is $400 and Commuter fee is $360. Session V June 14 - 18 Resident fee is $660 and Commuter fee is $710.

Craft Farms Golf Course 3840 Cotton Creek Circle, Gulf Shores (251) 978-1625; www.gulfshoresgolfacademy.com Email: rea.schuessler@honoursgolf.com Offering Junior Development Programs, US Kids and SNAG Golf Programs, Private and individual golf lessons. Private lessons are offered year round by Rea Schuessler, PGA Golf Pro and US Kids Certified and Certified Aimpoint Express Instructor. Summer clinic golf camps are from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Full day camps including tennis, golf and swimming will also be available. Dates and more details coming soon! Please call or visit our website for updated program information. Fairhope Yacht Club Sailing Camp 101 Volanta Avenue, Fairhope (251) 928-3276; www.fyc-junior-sailing.com Fairhope Yacht Club is once again offering a great sailing camp for kids! Please visit the website for details and registration information.    The Fieldhouse 26037 Capital Drive, Daphne 251-626-0190; www.trainatthefieldhouse.com The Fieldhouse offers summer and seasonal camps in baseball, softball, t-ball and speed and agility for athletes of all ages. We believe that training in sports teaches life skills including the importance of education, teamwork, commitment, and perseverance. It is our hope to honor God in our efforts, provide lifelong character development and memories to our athletes, and advance the level of competition in our community. Johnny Jones LSU Basketball Camp (225) 578-8217; www.lsusports.net/camps Email: tkelsey@lsu.edu

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Grille with full-service restaurant, practice range, putting green and a courteous and helpful staff. We offer individual lessons for kids age 7 years to adult. Summer golf clinics will also be offered beginning the week of May 25, 2015. More specific details are coming soon. Call or email PGA Head Golf Professional Tim Gressett for more information. LSU - Athletic Youth Camps   Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA www.lsusports.net/camps LSU will offer several youth sports camps this summer. All camps will be held in our brand new LSU Practice Facility and the legendary Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Register early as camps fill up quickly. Visit the website above for information on specific camp details. LSU Athletic department will offer baseball, cheerleading/dance, football, basketball, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, and volleyball camps. Orange Beach Tennis Center 4851 South Wilson Boulevard, Orange Beach (251) 974-NETS (6387) or (251) 233-9628; www.cityoforangebeach.com; Email: rhett7@hotmail.com Summer Camps will begin June 1st and end July 30th, 2015. Participants may attend a 2 week camp, 1 week camp, or a daily camp. Camp information will be available in May. Please call the Orange Beach Tennis Center for further information. P.G.A. Junior Golf League (PGA JLG) Bobby Hall- Quail Creek Golf Course 19841 Quail Creek Drive, Fairhope (251) 990-0240; bobby.hall@cofairhope.com A new and exciting program offered by PGA Staff members in our local area! The PGA Junior League Golf (PGA JLG) is designed to bring a “Little League” atmosphere to the game of golf. With teams of boys and girls, age 13 and under, PGA JLG provides a structured league environment for young golfers to compete and have fun! This is a great way to get, and keep, kids involved in the game! Participants will receive Team Jerseys, golf balls and PGA JLG bag tags, 5-6 regular season competitions plus coaching and practice sessions. All-Star team opportunity will also be offered. Team scramble formats for each skill level. Advanced golf skills not required. Participating Clubs include Quail Creek, Lakewood, Lake Forest, TimberCreek, Craft Farms, Springhill, CC of Mobile, Azalea City and Herron Lakes Golf Courses. Registration deadline is March 31, 2015. Season will begin during the months of April through July. Sectional championships will be in August and Regionals during the month of September. Registration fees are $200 and includes; Uniforms, greens fees, bag tags and

Golf balls. Please contact Bobby Hall for more information and registration. Point Clear Tennis Camp  17107 Tennis Club Drive, Point Clear (251) 604-1259; Matt McKelvain Email: mattmckelvain@gmail.com Point Clear Tennis & Swim Club hosts it’s tennis camps this summer for grades K-12, beginner and intermediate levels. Campers are divided by age and ability level for tennis instruction beginning the first week of June and ending the second week of August. Camp begins at 9:00 a.m., Monday – Thursday followed by swimming until 1:00 p.m. Tuition is $175 per week for first child and $150 per week for siblings. Please bring a sack lunch. Call or email Matt McKelvain for more information and to register. Quail Creek Golf Junior Clinics 19841 Quail Creek Drive, Fairhope (251) 990-0240; www.cofairhope.com Email: bobby.hall@cofairhope.com Quail Creek Golf course currently offers Junior golf clinics on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. Each session is 1 hour and the cost is $15/child. Our course Pros provide a great basic foundation and knowledgeable instruction. Boys and girls will learn to love the challenging game of golf, gain strength, confidence and learn a sport that will follow them into adulthood. Summer clinic days are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Summer clinics will begin the week of May 25, 2015. You may attend 1, 2 or 3 days or just drop in. Scott Spielmann, course golf pro, will provide basic and intermediate clinics for any child ages 7 and up. The course includes well-manicured greens, fairways, tee boxes, driving range, putting and chipping areas, a full service Pro Shop, snack bar, club fitting and a friendly & knowledgeable staff. Quail Creek Golf Course is managed by PGA Director of Golf, Bobby Hall. Please call or stop in the golf shop for more information. Rock Creek Golf 140 Clubhouse Drive, Fairhope (251) 928-4223; www.rockcreekgolf.com Email: kevin.whitney@honoursgolf.com Please visit our website or call the clubhouse for upcoming junior clinic dates for summer 2015. SEAL Team Camp Down Under Dive Shop 1129 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores (251) 968-3483; www.downunderdiveshop.com Email: padi300749@gmail.com The PADI Seal Team is for young divers who are looking for action-packed fun in a pool by doing exciting SCUBA AquaMissions. The best part of the Specialty AquaMissions

is they reinforce safe diving skills while the kids are having fun. PADI Seals get to sample a wide variety of dives. Students must be 8 years old to register. Pool sessions are limited to 4 participants per session. In June: Session 1--June 2-4 (8:30-11:30 am & 3:30-6:30 pm) Orange Beach; Session 2--June 16-18 (times are the same) Orange Beach In July: Session 1--July 7-9 (8:30-11:30 am & 3:30-6:30 pm) Orange Beach; Session 2--July 10-11 Master Seal Team (times TBA) Orange Beach; Session 3--July 14-16 (3:30-5:30 pm & 6:30-8:30 pm) Gulf Shores; Session 4--July 28-30 (8:30-11:30 am & 3:30-6:30 pm) Orange Beach In August: Session 1--August 10-12 (4:30-6:30 pm) Gulf Shores; Session 2--August 15-16 Master Seal Team (times TBA) Orange Beach Summer Basketball Camp at Fairhope High School (251) 401-6484; rrobertson1@bcbe.org Camp Coach Robby Robertson Timber Creek Golf Course 9650 TimberCreek Boulevard, Daphne (251) 621-9900; www.golftimbercreek.com Email: Tommy@golftimbercreek.com Timbercreek Golf Course will offer a spring and summer clinics for Junior golfers beginning May 2015. Call us today to be added to our junior golf email list for upcoming activities. Contact us for detailed information on clinic fees, times and registration. Wheeles Karate Academy 314 East 21st Avenue, Gulf Shores (251) 509-3353; www.gulfcoastkarate.com Like us on facebook! Wheeles Karate Acedemy will help build confidence, respect, and self-discipline in your child while learning the basics of karate. We will offer summer karate and kickboxing classes as well as daytime summer camps! Call for more information. Wind and Water Learning Center Sailing Camp (251) 424-5909; www.windandwaterlearning.com Email: charris@cityoforangebeach.com The City of Orange Beach Wind and Water Learning Center on Wolf Bay offers summer sailing lessons for youth aged 7 – 14 years. Our lessons are taught by US Sailing certified instructors who use on-shore and on-the-water activities to ensure students acquire proper sailing skills while also having fun! Beginner Classes are held from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Varying Intermediate Classes are held from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Weeklong sessions begin on June 1, 2015 and will run through the middle of August. Registration opens on March 1, 2015. For more information call or visit our website.

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University of Alabama Sports Camps  Tuscaloosa, AL; www.rolltide.com/camps/ alab-camps.html   The University of Alabama is offering several exciting sports camps including Nick Saban Football Camp, Baseball, Cheer/Dance, Golf, Tennis, Gymnastics, Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, softball and Swimming. Visit the website listed for detailed information. Alabama Baseball Camp (205) 348-8849; www.bamabaseball.com The University of Alabama has a wide selection of Baseball camps during the months of June and July 2015. Age ranges for these camps are K-12th grade. 1,2,3 and overnight camps are available. Please visit our website for dates, applications and more information. Alabama Football Camp (205) 348-0808; www.rolltide.com Youth Camp (Ages 8 – 14 years), June 7 - 10 Kicking-Long Snapper Camp (Grades 9 - 12) June 6 High School Camp (Grades 9 - 12), Two sessions: May 31 - June 3 & July 13 - 16; O-line/D-Line Camp (Grades 9 - 12) June 13. Alabama Football Camp is taught by Alabama Crimson Tide Football Staff to enhance football skills, weight training and speed. There are many summer camps available through Alabama Athletics. You can obtain information and costs as well as enroll online. Alabama Women’s Basketball Camp (205) 348-6164; www.rolltide.com Email: uawomenshoops@ia.ua.edu Fundamental Camp is for grades 6 - 12th. Day Camp is for Grades K - 5th. Elite Camp (overnight camp) is for grades 8 – 12th. Team Play date: Large Varsity Teams open to the first 20 teams registered. Team Camp: Designed to allow high school squads gain valuable game experience competing against teams from all over the Southeast. Call or visit website for registration.

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Overnight Camps Alabama School of Math and ScienceSummer Fun Camp  1255 Dauphin Street, Mobile  (251) 441-2128; www.asms.net; Email: aims@asms.net Don’t waste your summer! Spend it at Adventures in Math and Science (AIMS) Summer Camp. Learn while you have fun! Kayak in Mobile Bay. Build a smartphone app. Investigate a crime. Prepare for the ACT. Design and make a metal sculpture. Build a robot. Launch a rocket. Dissect... and much more! There is something for everyone! Who can enroll? Students entering the 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th grades. Non-Alabama residents are also eligible to apply. This year, AIMS will run for three sessions. Students can sign up for one, two, or three weeks. Session 1 (June 8-12), Session 2 (June 15-19), and Session 3 (June 22-26) are all overnight or day camps. Day camp is 8:00 a.m. 3:15 p.m. Overnight Camp is $375 per week (all inclusive - meals, classes, activities, and lodging). The weekend stay between Week 1-2 or Week 2-3 is an additional $175, which includes trip to a water park (weather permitting) and other fun activities. Day Campers: $275 per week (this includes tuition and lunch). A $25 discount will apply (one per student) if application and all applicable forms are received by April 6. For more information, visit www.asms. net, email aims@asms.net, or call (251) 441-2152.

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Jacksons Gap, AL  (256) 825-9226; www.campascca.org   Camp ASCCA is Alabama’s Special Camp for Children and Adults. ASCCA is a nationally recognized leader in therapeutic recreation for children and adults with both physical and intellectual disabilities. Providing weekend and weeklong sessions, Camp ASCCA is open year-round. Located in Alabama on Lake Martin, Camp ASCCA offers campers a wide variety of recreational and educational activities. Activities include horseback riding, fishing, tubing, acces-

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Chelsea, AL (205) 638-5750; www.weight.ChildrensAL.org Offering week-long session for weight management, now celebrating our 6th year. The camp is for current and new patients ages 12-15 years. Campers learn healthy eating habits while preparing meals. Campers also have opportunities to participate in swimming, canoeing, hiking, arts and crafts, dance and many other activities. Limited number of campers accepted; apply early to secure your spot. Camp location/activities at Hargis Retreat made possible through a partnership with the Birmingham YMCA.

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Beckwith Summer Camp  10400 Beckwith Lane, Fairhope  (251) 928-7844; www.beckwithal.com James Lawrence, Summer Camp Director (251) 616-2162; james@beckwithal.com Join us as we begin our 43rd year of recreation, spiritual growth, and memory-filled summers through Summer Camp. Our camp sits among sweet gum trees and beautiful grasslands alongside the shores of Weeks Bay in Baldwin County. First time campers are encouraged to attend with a parent. Beckwith offers training camps, over-

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by St. Stanislaus College Prep. These include two gyms, three tennis courts, a swimming pool, football stadium, baseball stadium, one thousand foot pier, recreational and TV rooms, dining hall, dormitory, class rooms, computer labs, weight room, art room, rifle range, athletic fields, beach volleyball court, ski camp, health center, and unlimited sandy beaches. Camp Victory Samson, AL (334) 898-7948; www.campvictoryal.org Email: office@campvictory.org Camp Victory is a non-denominational, non-profit organization. We are part of Children’s Bible Ministries (CBM), which is ministering in nine states and has its national office in Townsend, Tennessee. Camp Victory exists to help young people experience the victory that comes from knowing the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior and walking with Him. We do this by working alongside local churches in providing opportunities for Christian camping, Bible classes for local schools and Bible correspondence lessons. Activities include Bible Classes, Singing, Missionary Presentations, Volleyball, Riflery, Horseback Riding, PingPong, Swimming Pool, Tetherball, Good Food, Archery, Mini Golf, Canoeing, Basketball, Foosball, Crafts, Carpet ball, Outdoor Education, Boating, Fishing, Tournaments, Low Ropes Challenge Course and Climbing Wall. Ages 3rd grade-12th grade. Camp sessions weekly June 1 - August 1, 2015. Camp Widjiwagan Nashville, TN; (615) 360-2267; www.campwidji.org Camp Dates are May 25, 2015 – August 5, 2015. Summer Camp for Boys and Girls from ages 7 – 15 years. Located on the shores of Percy Priest Lake, in Antioch, Tennessee, just 20 minutes from downtown Nashville. Camp Widjiwagan sits on 320 acres and 4 miles of shoreline at the Joe C. Davis YMCA Outdoor Center. Offering day, overnight and family retreats. Co-ed programs for rising 1st - 9gth grades offered. Activities include team building, leadership, swimming/splash park, lake sports, horseback riding, team adventures, sports, zip line, and ski and equestrian schools and more! Visit our website for specific days and times.

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Camp Whispering Pines Citronelle, AL (251) 866-7868; www.CampWhisperingPines.com “Serving Christ by Serving Others, Serving Others by Sharing Christ” HIGH QUALITY, CHRIST-FOCUSED, AFFORDABLE CAMPS for Kids and Youth: HOOPLA DAY CAMP JUNE 8-12 $99 BIG ADVENTURE KIDS CAMP JUNE 15-17 $99* GIRLS MISSION CAMP JUNE 29-JULY 3 $149 VERITAS YOUTH CAMP JULY 13-17 $199* MOMENTUM KIDS CAMP JULY 20-24 $175* Registration is open to church groups and individual campers! We offer year round high ropes adventure course, low ropes team building course, paintball, indoor rock climbing wall, hiking trails, kayaks, archery and painting parties as well as dorm & hotel housing for church groups, school groups, corporate events & civic organizations. *Early Bird Rate if Registered with deposit by 3/27/15* Camp Woodmont  Cloudland, GA; (706) 398-0833 or (423) 472-6070; www.campwoodmont.com   Camp Woodmont is a traditional overnight summer camp for boys and girls ages 6 - 14 years. Located on 170 acres of beautiful North Georgia woodlands on top of Lookout Mountain. Your summer camp experience provides cabin living, moderate summer daytime temperatures; cool evenings around the campfire, creative counselors, new friends, talent/skit nights, and a close family-like atmosphere. Counselor/camper ratio averages 1:5.One week and Two week camps offered. The non-denominational Christian atmosphere is appropriate for children of all faiths. Camp Woodmont is ACA Accreditation and two generations of family management/ownership.

Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama “Beach Scouts” Summer Day Camp Orange Beach Christian Life Center 25550 Canal Rd, Orange Beach (251) 344-3330 (Ext. 1104); www.girlscoutssa.org Mae D. Corbin; mcorbin@ girlscoutssa.org Have fun, make new friends, learn about STEM, go on cool field trips and practice Girl Scout traditions! Our camp focuses on entertaining the minds of young girls using crafts, experiments and projects that founded in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)! Camp dates are June 29 – July 24, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fees are $90 per week and registration must be complete 2 weeks before the first camp. Spaces are limited so register today! Week 1 (June 29 – July 3) Wonderful Water: Discover how water is used in chemistry and how it functions in our environment and daily lives. Camp is held at the Orange Beach Christian Life Center with a Friday fun day at the Gulf Shores State Park. Week 2 (July 6 – July 9) Animal Adventures: Explore the animals that are local to our area and take a closer look at the similarities and differences between the different animal species. Located at the Orange Beach Christian Life Center with a Thursday fun day at the Gulf Shores Zoo including Animal Encounters! Week 3 (July 13 – July 17) Hands on History: Expose the evolution of technology and engineering throughout history with fun and hands on activities. Camp is held a the beautiful Gulf Shores State Park Education building with a Friday field trip to Fort Morgan. Week 4 (July 20 – July 24) Come Fly with Me: Fly through space, explore our solar system and planet through aviation science! Camp is held at the Orange Beach Christian Life Center with a Friday field trip to the Pensacola Lighthouse and National Aviation Museum.

Kamp Kiwanis, Girl Scout Camp Eclectic, AL; (800) 239-6636 (ext. 2902) www.girlscoutssa.org; Email: shenderson@girlscoutssa. org Week 1 dates are June 21 – 26, 2015. Week 2 dates are June 28 – July 3, 2015. Our popular extended Sail Away Camp is for girls in 6th-12th grade (any sailing skill level) and takes place from July 5 – 12, 2015. Kamp Kiwanis, located on beautiful Lake Martin, offers two, one-week camps for girls in grades 2nd-12th grade. In addition to all our great summer activities like archery, canoeing, zip lining, hiking and crafts, new this year is Swim Camp!, Each age level will spend most of their time in the water, working on swimming skills, learn basic water safety, rescue skills, and water sports. This new program is great for girls of all swimming levels and will be offered for both weeks of camp. Kamp Kiwanis will also have weekly themes of “Kiwanis Klues” where girls solve puzzles and mysteries, and “Who Are You?” where each day is spent learning about and experiencing different career paths. Leadership Camp will also return for girls looking to earn their Program Aide or Counselor in Training awards. Lake Forest Ranch Macon, Mississippi (662) 726-5052; www.lakeforestranch.com Located in the middle of a 53,000-acre pine forest on a beautiful 60-acre lake, Lake Forest Ranch is among the most beautiful settings in the south for a summer camp experience for children (ages 7-12) and teenagers (ages 11-18). LFR is an interdenominational evangelical camp that serves mostly church groups (though individual campers are welcome too) during the summer months beginning Memorial Day Weekend running to the fourth of August 2015. Horseback riding, tubing, a wonderful climbing wall, a thrilling zip line, a brand new big swimming pool, kayaking, a gym, tennis courts, archery, archery tag, crafts and many other fun activities all coupled with wonderful facilities, carefully selected godly college age staff members and a week jam packed with spiritual growth, inspiration, worship

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Cultivate Compassion True empathy for others is an essential trait for building self-respect and respect for others. Gentlemen do not bully others and, additionally, they routinely stand up for their friends and those who need a voice. Talk through some situations with your son that would require him to advocate for another person or, at the very least, put him in their shoes. This teaches him to consider another personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s point of view. First, ask your son how he feels about a particular situation, and then ask him what he thinks the other person is feeling. Practice with your younger son by reading together and asking questions like, â&#x20AC;&#x153;How do you think the boy in the book is feeling?â&#x20AC;? Engaging your son in the emotions of others will help to teach him empathy and compassion.

Learning Leadership In order for your son to have the confidence to be a gentleman in an un-gentlemanly world, he cannot be conditioned to follow the crowd instinctively. These behaviors become especially touchy when older preteens and teens engage in risky behaviors. Help your son develop strong roots and an identity with which he is confident in order to allow him to stand strong against peer pressure and become his best self. Offer your son safe opportunities for decision making so that he can learn from the outcome. Give him room, within the family, to become an independent and confident thinker. When the time comes, he will be much more likely to go positively against the crowd and bring others along with him.

Listen with Love Being a good listener is essential to making and keeping friends at every stage of life. Model good listening with your son by listening to what he has to say and making sure he listens when you speak to him. One way to accomplish this is by parroting back to him what you believe he is saying within a conversation and having him do the same. If one of you does not fully understand the other, be sure to allow the person who was talking the opportunity to clarify. Not only does this teach your son to be an effective listener, it teaches him to communicate effectively as well. 77

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True empathy for others is an essential trait for building selfrespect and respect for others. Gentlemen do not bully others and, additionally, they routinely stand up for their friends and those who need a voice. Create Confidence

As he grows, your little gentleman will learn that the world is full of opinions, and those opinions wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily jive with the family values that you have instilled in him. His beliefs will be challenged and he will come up against many who disagree with his opinions. Let him know that it is OK to respectfully disagree with someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perspective while having the self-confidence to stand up for what he believes.

Exorcise Energy

Boys have an extraordinary amount of energy and giving your boy a physical outlet for all of that energy will help him use these powers for good and not evil. Find an appropriate activity that allows him to blow off steam based on his age and interests. Whether this comes in the form of an individual or team sport, long afternoons at the park or a game of tag with neighborhood friends, as he matures, your son will likely continue to find healthy ways to channel his energy so that it does not build up as stress. Help him form this good habit early in life.

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Show your son that generosity is not always monetary. Perhaps his younger cousin could use some help with soccer drills or his dad needs a hand cleaning out the garage. Keep it simple but allow him to learn to be of service to others. This will give him a chance to feel pride in a good deed, and teach him how his time can mean more to someone than any amount of money ever could. Examine your expectations by the age of your son. As he practices new behaviors and receives recognition for them, you will see him begin to enjoy the process. Start small and remember that, in teaching your son to be a gentleman, you are really working to make the road ahead smoother for him. ESP Beth N. Davis writes from Silver Spring, MD where she and her husband are raising their four children, including one little gentleman.

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American Sport Art Museum and Archives Located on the campus of the United States Sports Academy in Daphne, dedicated to the preservation of sports history, art, and literature. Exhibits spotlight visiting artists on a rotating basis, as well as our permanent collection of prints, sculpture, original paintings, photographs and other arts media. Free admission. Hours are 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. 1 Academy Drive, Daphne. For more information call 251.626.3303 or visit www.asama.org. Big Brother / Big Sister Mentors Needed At-risk children at Summerdale School need volunteer Big Brother Big Sister mentors. “Bigs” have fun with a child one time a week, for one hour, on school grounds, during the school year by reading a story, working puzzles, playing catch, drawing, or just being a friend. Professional training and support are provided by Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Alabama YMCA, Inc. For more information or to volunteer, contact Polly at 251-344-0536 ext. 104. Eastern Shore Art Center A non-profit arts organization located in beautiful downtown Fairhope, the Art Center houses four galleries with exhibits that change monthly, as well as a gallery featuring member artists’ work for sale. Admission is free. 401 Oak Street, Fairhope. For more information call 251.928.2228 or visit www.eseartcenter.com. The Exploreum The Exploreum is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon until 5 p.m. For tickets or more information visit www.exploreum.com or call 251-208-6873. 65 Government Street, Mobile.

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Fairhope Museum of History The museum is full of artifacts from old Fairhope. You can see displays on Clay City, the Single Tax Association and the Civil War. You can also see personal belongings from some of Fairhope’s first families. The museum is located in downtown Fairhope at 24 North Section Street. The museum is open Monday - Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, call 929-1474. Marietta Johnson Museum This museum was founded to preserve the oldest school building in Baldwin Country, which was founded in 1907 by famed educator Marietta Johnson. Known as one of the first progressive schools in the world, the museum includes historic letters, documents, and artifacts from the school’s heyday, as well as biographical information about Marietta Johnson. To learn more, visit www.mariettajohnson.org. Open Mondays-Fridays from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Admission is free. 440 Fairhope Ave. 990-8601. Wales West 10th Annual Cottontail Express March 7th - April 4th, Saturdays & Sundays: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Located on Co. Rd. 9, 1.2 miles south of Co. Rd. 48 or 2.5 miles north of Co. Rd. 32. Steam Train Ride, Miniature Train Ride, Easter Bunny Visit, Easter Egg Hunt, Pony Rides & Petting Zoo and Peep Blaster Cannon. $15 per person plus tax (two and younger free). For more information call 888-569-5337 or visit www.waleswest.com. Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve The Weeks Bay Reserve has a free educational interpretive center and two boardwalks. The Interpretive Center houses a multitude of exhibits, habitat models, specimen collections and a diorama giving the visitor a better understanding about the value of estuaries, diversity of coastal wetlands, and a close-up look at living plants and animals of coastal

Alabama. Admission is free. Hours are Monday – Saturday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. 11300 US Highway 98, Fairhope. For more information call 251.928-9792 or visit www.weeksbay.org.

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Alabama Pre/Post Adoption Connections (APAC) Offering Adoptive Family Support Group Meetings in Baldwin County the 3rd Monday of each month. The meeting is held at Eastern Shore Church of Christ, 1209 Daphne Ave, in Daphne from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Parent, Youth/Teen group and childcare is available. Topic discussions by adoption professionals and ceu’s for foster families are offered. For more information call 251-460-2727 or 1-800-489-1886 or www. childrensaid.org. APAC also offers free counseling services to adoptive families. Celebration MOPS Fairhope Celebration MOPS meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Celebration Church, 8180 Dyer Road, Fairhope. Childcare is provided and is included in the fees. There is an annual $23.95 MOPS International membership fee and $30 per semester. Call the church office for info at 251-928-0343 or like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/ celebrationmopsfairhopeal. Daily Living Skills Group for parents with children on the Spectrum Held the second Tuesday of each month from 5:307:00 p.m. at The Family Center, 27365 Pollard Road, Daphne. Focus is on daily living needs of families and their children, such as: Safety issues; How to have a family dinner out; Ways to assist with transition; How to talk

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activities for their children. This club is open to anyone on the Eastern Shore area of Baldwin County, Alabama. We hold a meeting at the beginning of each month with a speaker or topic relevant to moms while childcare is provided. Each month there are social activates organized for the children such as play dates, field trips and seasonal parties. MOMS Club is also dedicated to giving back to the community through supporting various charities. MOMS Club is a great way to connect with other moms, form friendship and enjoy activities with your little ones. For more information please visit our website at www.momsclubofdaphne.com or email us at momsclubofdaphne@yahoo.com. MOPS on the Eastern Shore MOPS stands for “Mothers of Preschoolers” - but don’t let that confuse you. MOPS is about meeting the needs of every mom of a child from conception through kindergarten with local groups of moms just like you. 7100 Spanish Fort Blvd., Spanish Fort. 1st Thursday of the Month (September through May). Dinner & Child Care are provided. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. http://www.mopsontheeasternshore.shutterfly.com/ Facebook.com/MopsOnTheEasternShore. Moonlight Chasse’ Ballroom Dance Society Dance lessons from 7 – 7:30 p.m., and Dancing from 7:30 – 10 p.m., first and third Monday of every month, at Fitzpen Place, 1 mile east of Eastern Shore Mall. No partner necessary. $10 per person includes dance lesson. $7 with membership, includes dance lesson. Live music, cash bar. www.FitzpenPlace.com. www. Moonlightchasse.com. For more information, call 251621-6665 or 251-377-4069. PUMC Caregiver Support Group A new support group for caregivers of aging parents and others is discussing “boundaries” at monthly

meetings open to the community. The public is invited to be a part of this support group, which meets monthly at Providence UMC, located between Spanish Fort High School and Middle School at 32200 Jimmy Faulkner Dr. For more information about the new support group, call the church office at (251) 6262510 or email pumc.office@bellsouth.net. For more information about Providence UMC, call the church office or visit the website at www.providencemethodist.org. Shepherd’s Place (Christian Life Center) Ministry for memory & physically challenged. Mondays & Wednesdays 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Fairhope United Methodist Church, 155 South Section Street, Fairhope. 9281148. Single Mom Ministry Sponsored by Fairhope Avenue Baptist Church, this prayer and support group for single moms is designed to provide a safe and prayerful environment where group members are able to express themselves among others who will listen, care, and lift each other up. Each participant will receive one bag of non-perishable food items each week. Child care will be provided. Light snacks and soft drinks will be served. Meetings are held every Tuesday from 6-7 PM at Fairhope Avenue Baptist Family Life Center, 8717 Fairhope Ave. 251-928-0890. Tango by the Bay ~ Argentine Basic classes are held every Tuesday from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. in Fairhope at Southern Edge Dance Studio, located behind Pizza Hut across from Thomas Hospital. 251 South Greeno, Fairhope. $5 per class (fee may be higher with special guest instructors). For more information Contact Ben Samel at 605-2657 or Cassie Fishbein 377-4069, cassief13@aol.com.

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Medical Center–1613 North McKenzie Street Foley. Tuesday evenings 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Classroom A. Located just off of the main lobby. • Please plan to attend the Healthy Pregnancy Class during your first trimester and the Prepared Childbirth Classes anytime after your 24th week of pregnancy. For more information or to enroll please call the OB Educator at 949-3676 to schedule. We look forward to sharing this special time with you! Method of payment accepted: Visa, Master Card, Discover, AmEx, Debit Card. Gift of Life The Gift of Life is a required maternity care program for Medicaid patients or Medicaid-eligible patients. The Gift of Life Program provides a caring system of prenatal services; education and care coordination for expectant moms and their babies. For additional information please contact 949-3781. Thomas Hospital offers the following classes: Breastfeeding Class  Thomas Fitness Center (Fairhope). Monthly, first Tuesday, 6 - 8 p.m.  Free. Infant CPR and Safety Class  Thomas Fitness Center (Fairhope). Pre-registration required.  To register call 279-1373.  Saturdays, 4 - 6 p.m.  Moving Through Labor Childbirth Classes Three or four-week prepared childbirth class series which prepares the mother-to-be and her support partner for the labor and delivery experience. $30 fee for the class series. Thomas Fitness Center, (Fairhope)   Mondays, 6:308:30 p.m. Thomas Fitness Center (Fairhope) Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Thomas Medical Center (Daphne) Tuesdays, 6-8:30 p.m.  Thomas Medical Center (Daphne) Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 251- 279-1373 or visit www.thomashospital.com for upcoming classes and registration. Natural Childbirth Classes, Fertility Awareness, Mother’s Comfort, Exercise and Nutrition For class schedule or more information call Geralyn Piizzotti, 251- 928-9396. Yourbodyyourbirth@bellsouth. net. Newborn Basics Class Held on the second Monday of every month from 6 – 8 p.m. at Thomas Medical Center in Daphne. Free. No Pre-registration required. Pre-admission Sessions 6 p.m. at Thomas Medical Center in Daphne. Pre-registration required.   Sibling Class   Thomas Hospital Fitness Center (Fairhope).   Pre-registration required.  To register call 279-1373.  10 - 11 a.m.   Thomas Hospital offers the following support groups for the community: Alanon (Alcoholics Anonymous) Meetings are held every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at The Harbor at Thomas Hospital. Call 800-477-1104 for more information. Alateen Meetings are held every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Morphy Conference Room East Tower meeting room at Thomas Hospital. Call 391-1152 for more information. Alzheimer’s Support Group Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of

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Family Calendar every month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Thomas Medical Center. Call 345-7645 or 438-9590 for more information. ALS Support Group Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month from 11 a.m. to noon at Thomas Medical Center. Call 205-937-4415 for more information. Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. at the Thomas Hospital Health Resource Center located at: 308 S. Greeno Road, Fairhope. Call 928-8650 for more information. Cancer Support Group-Family Connected by Ribbons Support group for cancer survivors, friends and family. Open to any types of cancer. Every first Thursday of every month from 6 - 8 p.m. Morphy Conference Room (Old ER entrance) at Thomas Hospital, Fairhope. Preregistration not required. Call 209-1229 for more information. Cancer Support Group for Women Meetings are held the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Morphy Conference Room. For more information, call Patti Huval at 209-1229. Diabetes Support Group Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Thomas Hospital Diabetes Center. Call 279-1700 for more information. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Support Group Meetings are held every Thursday night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at The Harbor at Thomas Hospital. Call 251- 9656264 for more information. Parkinson’s Support Group Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. at Thomas Medical Center. Call 251- 455-9919 for more information.

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Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Support Group Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. at Thomas Medical Center. Call 251626-6337 for more information.

Friday, April 3

Art Walk First Friday Art Walk is a community art and entertainment event that takes place the first Friday of each month. The event is free and open to anyone. Between twenty and thirty venues are open between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. for the Art Walk. Art Walk venues have openings, talks, music, and other special activities, some venues have wine and appetizers. First Friday Family Night – Bay Minette First Friday Family Night will take place in Blackburn Park (1st and Hoyle) in downtown Bay Minette. Fun for all includes Food Trucks, Kids Activities, Freebies and free outdoor movie at 8:00 p.m. Please call (251) 9375665 for more information. 92 ZEW Brown Bag Lunch Join us for 92 ZEW Brown Bag Lunch with Live Music at 11:30 a.m.! This music series is in its 5th year at the Windmill Market and it is always a crowd favorite! Grab lunch at one of our three restaurants, get a seat on the outdoor patio, and start your weekend off right! Cottontail Express at Wales West All aboard the Cottontail Express at Wales West, 10 AM to 5 PM! Enjoy a real Steam train ride to the Bunny Hutch, get pictures with the Easter Bunny, have an Easter Egg Hunt (tote provided), and craft your own Bunny Ears. Back at the Train Station enjoy free Refreshments, Miniature Train Ride, Bounce House, and Bunny Wagon Ride. Also available are Petting

Zoo, Pony Ride, and Peep Cannon for a slight fee. Only $15 per person, plus tax; 2 and under FREE. Group Rates available by reservation. Wales West is located at 13670 Smiley St., Silverhill, on Co. Rd. 9, 1.5 miles south of Co. Rd. 48. More information at: www. waleswest.com 1-888-569-5337. Be sure to visit Wales West on Facebook for special offers.

Saturday, April 4

Easter Bunny Visiting Downtown Fairhope The Easter bunny will be in front of the Fairhope Welcome Center in downtown Fairhope from 10 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. for children to visit. Parents may bring their cameras to take pictures. For information, call (251) 929-1466. Fairhope April Walking Tours The Alabama Bureau of Tourism and Travel is sponsoring and promoting Saturday Walking Tours in April in select cities throughout Alabama. The City of Fairhope has been invited to host free guided tours in the downtown area for visitors and the local community every Saturday in April. Tours will be given by Fairhope Museum of History Director, Donnie Barrett. The tours take place on all four Saturdays in April—April 4, 11, 18 & 25. April 4 is a tour of the Fairhope Beach Parks. These tours will depart from the Welcome Center at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome and the tours are free of charge. For information on tours throughout the state of Alabama visit http://alabama.travel/trails/aprilwalking-tours. For additional information on Fairhope Walking Tours, call (251) 929-1471. Easter in the Squares - Mobile The streets and squares of Downtown Mobile will be filled with Easter eggs, an Easter parade and the Easter Bunny for the annual Easter in the Squares event. Join

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Family Calendar us in Bienville Square for free fun family fun. 10:00 a.m, - 1:00 p.m. For more information please visit www.downtownmobile.org. Eggciting Saturday First Baptist Fairhope hosts the annual Eggciting Saturday. There will be several activities for children including age appropriate egg hunts, inflatables, train rides, petting zoo, preschool area, puppet shows, snow cones and more. Join us from 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon at Fairhope Community Park on the corner of Morphy and Church Streets. Easter Egg Hunt at Ascension Lutheran Church Children ages 2 and up are invited to participate in our annual Easter Egg Hunt. The event will begin at 10 a.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church, 8888 Co Rd 64, Daphne. Pictures with the Easter Bunny at the Wharf Take your Easter pictures with the Easter Bunny at The Wharf. Make memories that will last a lifetime. Other Dates: 3/28/2015, 3/29/2015, 4/4/2015, 4/5/2015. Location: 4830 Main Street, Orange Beach. Please call (251) 224-1000 for more information. Historic Downtown Walking Tours- Foley Ever wonder about the history of the Hotel Magnolia or the Foley trains? Now is your chance to discover more about these and other local landmarks. As part of the city of Foley’s Centennial celebration, walking tours featuring historic points of interest in downtown Foley will begin at 10 a.m. each Saturday in April at the Foley Welcome Center. The Welcome Center is located on the northeast corner of Ala. Highway 59 (McKenzie Street),

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and U.S. 98 (Laurel Avenue). The walking tours last approximately one hour. No reservations are required. For more information, visit www.VisitFoley.org or call the city of Foley at (251) 943-1300. Cottontail Express at Wales West See April 3 for details.

Sunday, April 5

Easter Egg Hunt at the Wharf Bring the whole family for The Wharf’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt, giant coloring sheets, 10 Golden eggs, bouncy houses, Easter Bunny and more! Details coming soon! Free to the public. Location: 4830 Main Street, Orange Beach. Please visit www.alwharf.com for more information. LuLu’s Easter Egg Hunt LuLu’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Easter day at 2:00 p.m. Come meet the Easter Bunny and have fun looking for Easter Eggs filled with surprises on LuLu’s Beach! Easter Egg Hunt is separated by ages for fair hunting for all! Location: 200 East 25th Ave, Gulf Shores. Please call (251) 967-LULU (5858) for more information. Sunday Matinee Day – 5 Rivers Every Sunday throughout the day, step inside our Tensaw Theater and catch a free film that is sure to please the whole family! Location: 30945 Five Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort. Please visit www. outdooralabama.com for more information. Pictures with the Easter Bunny at the Wharf See April 4 for more information.

Tuesday, April 7

Storytime – 5 Rivers The first and third Tuesday of each month, you’re invited to bring your child for StoryTime. Beginning at 10:00 a.m., the story will be followed by arts and crafts. Location: 30945 Five Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort. Please visit www.outdooralabama.com for more information. 5 Rivers Outdoor Adventure Night Two Tuesdays a month, we host groups that can help you get outside & explore the delta! It’s free & you don’t have to be a member to come! Starting at 7:00 p.m. Location: 30945 Five Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort. Please visit www.outdooralabama.com for more information.

Thursday, April 9

The University of Alabama presents “42nd Street” The University of Alabama’s one-night-only performance of “42nd Street” will be complete with big, flashy tap dances, gorgeous costumes and a cast of 40. Sure to dazzle audience members at the Mobile Civic Center Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Please visit www. mobilecivicctr.com for more information.

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Discovery Day at Dauphin Island Sea Lab This fun-filled family event includes a huge variety of environmentally-themed children’s activities; Open House at the Research Facilities of the DISL where the public can interact with marine scientists and graduate students to explore their ongoing research projects; and free children’s admission to the Estuarium, the aquarium at the Sea Lab. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at 101 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island. Please visit www. disl.org for more information. The Music of John Williams A Mobile Symphony Orchestra presentation featuring Williams’ musical works from “Harry Potter” and “Star Wars.” Saturday 8:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. at Saenger Theatre (6 S Joachim Street). Please visit mobilesymphony.org for more information. 22nd Annual Camellia Classic Car Show See hundreds of classic and vintage automobiles from the Model T to the Firebird displayed on Bellingrath’s Great Lawn. Sponsored by the Mobile Bay Mustang Club, enjoy live entertainment throughout the day. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Mobile Bay Area Food Bank. Please visit www.bellingrath.org for more information. 4th Annual Bunny Hop, a 5K and Fun Run – The Wharf The Pleasure Island Junior Woman’s Club will present its 4th Annual Bunny Hop, a 5K and Fun Run in memory of Ann Reese Grote at The Wharf in Orange Beach. The 5K starts at 8 a.m. and the fun run will immediately follow. The Pleasure Island Junior Woman’s Club raises money to clothe local children in need. The Wharf in Orange Beach, 4830 Main Street, Orange Beach. Please visit bit.ly/1D5khb7 for more information. Historic Downtown Walking Tours- Foley See April 4 for more information.

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Sunday, April 12

5 Rivers Animal Ambassadors Animal Ambassadors, 1st & 3rd Sundays at 2 p.m. Alabama has one of the highest plant and animal diversities in the United States. Join a member of our human education staff and meet one of the local critter inhabitants of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta and beyond. 30945 Five Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort. Please visit www.outdooralabama.com for more information. Baldwin County Strawberry Festival See April 11 for more information. The Music of John Williams See April 11 for more information.

Monday, April 13

Taste of Rotary 2015 The Point Clear Rotary Club hosts 20 area restaurants that will offer a house specialty, in pursuit of the first place “Silver Spoon Award.” Plus, there will be a silent and live auction. The event helps the Fairhope-Point Clear Rotary Youth Club and several other charitable organizations. Fairhope Civic Center (161 N. Section Street) from 6-9 p.m. Tickets: $50. Please visit www. pointclearrotary.org for more information.

Tuesday, April 14

2015 Baldwin County Job Fair Baldwin County Job Fair takes place from 9:00 a.m. - 2 :00 p.m. at the Daphne Civic Center, 2603 U.S. Highway 98 Daphne. Please visit www.baldwineda.com for more information.

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Thursday, April 16

Team Focus – Nick Saban Banquet Mobile-based Team Focus will hosts its fundraiser with Nick Saban, to benefit Team Focus. To purchase tickets or to learn more information, please call (251) 6351515 or visit www.teamfoususa.org.

Friday, April 17

Under the Stars Benefit CARE House, the Baldwin County Child Advocacy Center, has been providing vital programs and services to child victims of abuse in Baldwin County for over 25 years. We are excited to announce our annual signature event, “Under the Stars” with the dynamic band, 4 Barrel Funk! Please join us for an evening of fabulous music, dancing, great food, drinks, silent and live auctions, and become a champion for our Baldwin County children! Ticket: $50 per person. Location: Oak Hollow Farm (14210 Greeno Road, Fairhope) from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Please visit www.bccarehouse.org for more information. 3rd Friday Art Walk- Foley Come join us downtown for a wine tasting and art walk and visit the many shops and boutiques Foley has to offer. Please visit visitfoley.org for more information. 92 ZEW Brown Bag Lunch See April 3 for more information.

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Saturday, April 18

Bald Eagle Bash Fundraiser for Weeks Bay Foundation at Tonsmeire Weeks Bay Resource Center at Fish River Bridge on U.S. Highway 98 in Fairhope. Enjoy “a taste of Weeks Bay” with Gulf shrimp prepared by top local restaurants. Music: Modern Eldorados. Tickets: $40 in advance; $45 at gate. Beverages included, and free parking with shuttles to event. 4 - 7 p.m. For more info or to buy tickets, go to www.BaldEagleBash.com or call (251) 990-5004. Tickets are also available at Page & Palette and the Foundation office. Corn Hole Classic benefitting the Family Center Join us at the Bluegill Restaurant for the Corn Hole Classic. Tournament will begin at 2:00 p.m. Check in begins at 1:00 p.m. The event benefits The Family Center, which is committed to strengthening families

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Family Calendar and preventing child abuse and neglect by providing education, training and support to parents and caregivers in Southwest Alabama since 1991. PreRegistration by mail (entries should be post marked by April 11,), in person at The Family Center- Mobile, 601 Bel Air Blvd. Ste 100 Mobile, Al 36606, or online (www. eventbrite.com) until midnight April 16. Please call (251) 479-5700 or visit www.familycentermobile.org for more information. Earth Day Mobile Bay The Mobile Bay area celebration of Earth Day is inspired by the worldwide and national Earth Day, which promotes environmental citizenship and steers environmental awareness around the world. Location: Fairhope Pier Park at 10:00 a.m. with free admission. Please visit www.earthdaymobilebay.org for more information. American Heart Association Art for Heart Gala We are excited to Ignite Awareness of Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke by raising funds for research and education here in Baldwin County. Location: Heron Pointe at The Wharf (4830 Main Street, Orange Beach) at 6:00 p.m. Please visit baldwinartforheart.heart.org for more information. Coastal Conservation Association Spring Beach Party 16 Annual Beach Party at the Orange Beach Community Center from 6 - 10 p.m. Join us for dinner provided by Cosmo’s, Live and Silent Auction, Raffle and Live Music. For more information on tickets please call (251) 478-3474. Waterway Village Zydeco & Crawfish Festival & 5k Run The Waterway Village Zydeco & Crawfish Festival boils up a beaucoup (Cajun for a lot) of fun. Sink your teeth into some hot, juicy, lip-smacking crawfish while dancing to the infectious rhythms of some of the best

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Zydeco bands from around the South. There will be crawfish races, arts and crafts vendors, children’s activities and even an authentic 80-foot shrimp boat on hand offering nonstop fun for all ages. If that’s not enough, you’ll have the chance to work up an appetite with the 5K Run/1 Mile Fun Run beginning at 8:30 a.m. starting at Waterway Village next to Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores. Location: Waterway Village in Gulf Shores-Under the Intracoastal Bridge (North & South Side) 225 East 24th Avenue, Gulf Shores. Visit active.com to register for the race. Blue Star Memorial Highway Dedication The Montrose Garden Club, with the sponsorship of the National Garden Clubs, Inc., and with a resolution from the Baldwin County Commission, is proud to announce the dedication of approximately 2.3 miles of Scenic Highway 98 through historic Montrose as a Blue Star Memorial Highway, honoring all men and women of the United States who have served in the armed forces. Markers will be placed at the north and south boundaries of the highway, and will feature a blue star. (During World War II, families having a member serving in the armed forces placed a flag featuring a blue star outside their homes.) This highway is the only Blue Star Memorial Highway in Baldwin County. An unveiling and dedication ceremony, followed by a reception, will be held from 2-4 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall and grounds at 602 Scenic Highway 98 in Daphne. Everyone is welcome to help honor those who have served in defense of our country. A special invitation is being extended to all veterans, so that we may recognize them at this event. Various dignitaries from the county and state will be in attendance. City Rhythm Big Band – Foley Civic Center Music of the Big Band Era for dancing and/or listening

at the Loxley Civic Center (4198 Municipal Park Dr., Loxley) at 7 p.m. Please call (251) 964-7733 for more information. Earth Day Scramble – Foley We will be hosting Earth Day Scramble, an adventure challenge race! Teams of 3 can register to complete 18 challenges that include mental, physical and park related activities. Teams will receive a park passport with 20 clues and a map. They must navigate through the park trails to complete at least 18 challenges based on the clues. The first three teams across the finish line with 18 stamps on their passport will receive a prize pack! All racers will receive a shirt and mood cup! Registration details to follow at a cost of $60 per team of 3. Get your groups together and support Graham Creek Nature Preserve’s Earth Day Fun Day! Following the event we will have displays, activities, and music until 3:00 PM! Location: Graham Creek Nature Preserve 23460 Wolf Bay Dr., Foley. Historic Downtown Walking Tours- Foley See April 4 for more information. Historic Downtown Walking Tours – Fairhope See April 4 for more information.

Sunday, April 19

Local Goodness Benefit for USA Women’s and Children’s Hospital Enjoy a farm-to-table dinner with all things local

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Family Calendar at a USA Children’s and Women’s Hospital benefit. Cost: $150 at Alabama Cruise Terminal (201 South Water Street) from 4 - 7 p.m. Please visit bit.ly/ cwlocalgoodness for more information. Baldwin Pops Concert – Foley Baldwin County high school students nominated by their band directors will perform alongside the Baldwin Pops band. Through the Baldwin Pops John Allen memorial scholarship concert series, band directors in Baldwin County nominate two outstanding band students to participate in the scholarship competition. One senior receives a $1000 college scholarship. Celebrate music from Broadway, Americana and a children’s parade handing out American flags and marching through the crowd. Come early and picnic! Location: Heritage Park-101 E Laurel Ave., Foley at 6 p.m. Please visit baldwinpopsband.com for more information. Eastern Shore Choral Society Spring Concert Join us at 3 p.m. at St. Francis at the Point (17280 Scenic Highway 98, Point Clear) for our Spring Concert. Please visit www.escs.org for more information. Daphne Sunday Sunset Concert Series For the 4th year, The City of Daphne and Catt’s Sunday Jazz Brunch invites everyone to experience a sunset view from Bayfront Park (6200 Bayfront Park Dr., Daphne) with a soundtrack of big band music. Join us at 5:30 p.m. for Occhipinti Big Big Band. 5 Rivers Animal Ambassadors See April 12 for more information. Sunday Matinee Day – 5 Rivers See April 5 for more information.

Tuesday, April 21 Storytime – 5 Rivers See April 7 for more information.

Thursday, April 23

Little Black Dress Stay up to date on fashion trends at the Ronald McDonald House runway show and cocktail party fundraiser. 6:30 p.m. at Fort Whiting (1630 South Broad Street). Please visit www. rmhcmobile.org for more information.

Friday, April 24

Denim and Diamonds Fundraiser Join us for the 8th Annual Denim & Diamonds at 7 p.m. at Oak Hollow Farm. This jeans and bling themed event is a casual and rustic evening filled with a delicious dinner, drinks, live music by the Major Moves Band, dancing and an AMAZING silent and live auction. Denim & Diamonds isn’t just a memorable evening of fun and excitement. This one evening makes a tremendous impact on our local patients and families who are facing the end of life. All proceeds raised from this event stay in Baldwin County to fund the unfunded and under-funded programs of Covenant Hospice. Please visit eventsatcovenant.org for more information. 2015 Hoot Scoot – Fairhope The Fairhope Public Library Foundation (FHPLF) will hold the annual Hoot Scoot 5K and 1-mile fun run at 6:30 p.m. Racers of all ages will take to the streets running through the beautiful neighborhoods of Downtown Fairhope. At the finish line, runners will be welcomed by a party under the stars at the Windmill Market with music by local favorite The Leavin’ Brothers. Race participants will receive food and drink specials from Windmill Market restaurants such as Sweet Olive’s, Mary Ann’s, Frio’s and Mr. B’s Barbecue.

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And don’t forget dancing with our race mascot, Hootie the Owl! Please visit www.hootscoot5k.com for more information. Jimmy Buffett Concert Sing to “Margaritaville” and “Cheeseburger in Paradise” with the legendary local singer-songwriter. Location: The Amphitheater at the Wharf (4673 Wharf Parkway, Orange Beach). Please visit amphitheateratthewharf.com for more information. South Baldwin Community Theater presents “The Ransom of Red Chief” Join us at South Baldwin Community Theatre (2022 W 2nd St, Gulf Shores). Show dates: April 24 & 25, May 1 & 2 at 7:30 p.m. April 26 & May 3 (Sunday) at 2:00 p.m. Two extra shows added on April 30 at 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. for students. Please visit www.sbct.biz for more information. Dauphin Island Sailboat Race The Dauphin Island (DI) Race is one of the oldest and probably the most important and anticipated race on Mobile Bay. The warm up for the races will be the week before. The skipper’s party will take place on 24 April (Friday) followed by THE race on 25 April (Saturday). That evening a great party will take place at Dauphin Island and finally the return races will be sailed on 26 April (Sunday) with awards for the races back at FYC late Sunday. Please visit fairhopeyachtclub.com/2015dauphin-island-race for more information. 6th annual Dauphin Island Gumbo Festival The dates for the 6th annual Dauphin Island Gumbo Festival will be April 24th and 25th. Live music, kid’s activities, cooking demonstrations and the best gumbo cook off on the Gulf Coast! More details announced soon, please find us on Facebook for more information. 92 ZEW Brown Bag Lunch See April 3 for more information.

Saturday, April 25

Delta Woods & Water Expo The Delta Woods and Waters Expo, an annual event sponsored by the City of Spanish Fort and held at 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, celebrates the beauty of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta. Featuring a variety of informative presentations, exhibitions and interactive displays by experienced outdoorsmen, professionals, educators and enthusiasts, the Delta Woods & Waters Expo includes fun and exciting hands-on demonstrations which allow attendees to learn and practice new skills with one-on-one instruction. The mission of the Delta Woods & Waters Expo is to promote responsible and enjoyable outdoor recreational experiences through a fun and educational event. Saturday is Family Day, open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with FREE ADMISSION and plenty of on-site parking and free shuttle bus service available. Please visit www.deltawoodsandwatersexpo. com for more information. MSO Rocks: Music of the Rolling Stones This new concert addition to the MSO Rocks Series promises a masterful combination of symphonic arrangements with a full rock band and singer delivering the greatest hits of The Rolling Stones. This one-night-only performance also features an incredible rhythm section, background singers and a

world-class sound and light show; all combining to deliver the purest respective rock experience you will find anywhere! The show contains nearly all of the Stones’ number 1 hits. 8:00 p.m. at the Mobile Saenger Theatre (6 South Joachim Street). Bay Shore Ballet Theatre presents “La Boutique Fantasque” Bay Shore Ballet Theatre presents “La Boutique Fantasque” at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Fairhope Civic Center. Please call (251) 990-9744 for more information. Walk for Autism The Eastern Shore Walk for Autism will be held at the Fairhope Elementary School. The Autism Society of Alabama is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization whose mission is to improve services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families through education and advocacy. For more information please visit www.walkforautismal.com. Full House Charity Ride The 6th Annual Charity Ride will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities. The ride will be a scavenger hunt to businesses in Gulf Shores. Please visit www. fullhousecharityride.com for more information. Baldwin County Home Builders Association Spring Tour of Homes Join us from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or April 27 from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. for the Spring Tour of Homes. Go to www.bchba.com for more information. Dauphin Island Sailboat Race See April 24 for more information. 6th annual Dauphin Island Gumbo Festival See April 24 for more information. Historic Downtown Walking Tours- Foley See April 4 for more information. South Baldwin Community Theater presents “The Ransom of Red Chief” See April 24 for more information. Historic Downtown Walking Tours – Fairhope See April 4 for more information.

Sunday, April 26

Baldwin Pops Band Fairhope Scholarship Concert Join us at Henry George Park from 6-8 p.m. for our Fairhope Scholarship Concert. Please visit baldwinpopsband.com for more information. Dauphin Island Sailboat Race See April 24 for more information. South Baldwin Community Theater presents “The Ransom of Red Chief” See April 24 for more information. Sunday Matinee Day – 5 Rivers See April 5 for more information. Baldwin County Home Builders Association Spring Tour of Homes See April 26 for more information.

Thursday, April 30

Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre presents “The Music Man” Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre (ESRT) will present “The Music Man” for the second annual Theatre on the Bluff production at Henry George Park in Fairhope April 30- May 2. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m., and gates to the bluff will open at 6:30 each evening. Patrons should bring their own blanket or lawn chair, and picnics are encouraged. Concessions will also be available for sale. Tickets are on sale now at www. easternshorerep.com and can also be purchased at the gate the night of the show. Exceptional Arts Fundraiser The Exceptional Foundation of the Gulf Coast hosts its annual Exceptional Arts Fundraiser. The Exceptional Arts Event brings together local famous artists with

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individual participants in order to create art based on the interests of the participant. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $25. More more information or sponsorship opportunities call Jennifer Flad 625-8955. Proceeds benefit The Exceptional Foundation of the Gulf Coast. The Exceptional Foundation of the Gulf Coast is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to meeting the social, recreational, and artistic needs of developmentally and physically challenged individuals. At The Exceptional Foundation we provide daily programs which include arts, crafts, team sports, exercise classes, social events, and music. South Baldwin Community Theater presents “The Ransom of Red Chief” See April 24 for more information.

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Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival The Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival, presented by Tanger Outlets, welcomes hot air balloonists from across the country. Enjoy the floating works of art as they grace the skies of South Baldwin County on Friday and Saturday morning. Get up close and personal as the hot air balloons and their pilots light up the evening skies at the nightly balloon glows, held Friday and Saturday night. Guests enjoy free, fun entertainment featuring something for every member of your family. Spread out your blanket, grab an ice cold drink and enjoy a variety of live music daily. Be sure to catch one of the many shows by the Disc Connected K-9 World Famous Frisbee Dog Show. Toss after toss you will be amazed as man’s best friend defies gravity catching their prized flying saucers. Grab a cone of homemade ice cream or delicious BBQ plate as you shop through an eclectic array of local crafters, artisans, and retailers. Location: Foley Sports Complex, 18507 US Highway 98 West, Foley. Friday 2 - 10 p.m. and Saturday 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Please visit www. southbaldwinchamber.com for more information.

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Relay For Life of Eastern Shore The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is the world’s largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer. It unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all. Location: Daphne High School at 6 p.m. Please visit relay.acsevents.org for more information. Art Walk See April 3 for more information. South Baldwin Community Theater presents “The Ransom of Red Chief” See April 24 for more information. 92 ZEW Brown Bag Lunch See April 3 for more information. Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre presents “The Music Man” See April 30 for more information.

Saturday, May 2

Relay for Life of South Baldwin The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is the world’s largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer. It unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all. Today, with the support of thousands of volunteers like you, the American Cancer Society is helping save more than 400 lives a day. And we won’t stop until we finish the fight against cancer! Please join us! Location: Heritage Park, 125 E Laurel Avenue Foley. Please visit main.acsevents. org for more information. Tunnel Vision 5K Proceeds from the Tunnel Vision 5K will benefit the sight programs of the Lions Club of Mobile. Please visit www.lionsclubofmobile.org to learn about our programs. Starts at 8:00 a.m. in downtown Mobile. (at intersection of Washington & Government Sts. near Mobile Public Library). Please visit tunnelvisionrun.org for more information.

Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival See May 1 for more information. South Baldwin Community Theater presents “The Ransom of Red Chief” See April 24 for more information. Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre presents “The Music Man” See April 30 for more information.

Sunday, May 3

MerFaire presented by Poetic Presence Join us for an immersive celebration of the written word. MerFaire combines the beauty of the Eastern Shore with artistic expressions of local & regional poets, authors, and artists amid the backdrop of the rich folklore that surrounds the sea. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the University of South Alabama Baldwin County, Fairhope. South Baldwin Community Theater presents “The Ransom of Red Chief” See April 24 for more information. Sunday Matinee Day – 5 Rivers See April 5 for more information.

Thursday, May 7

Free Skin Cancer Screening – Haley Dermatology May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and Dr. Haley offers a FREE Skin Cancer Screening each May open to the public. This year it will be held from 4 - 6 p.m. at Haley Dermatology - 202 Rock Creek Pkwy, Fairhope. For more information, call (251) 928-3844. No appointments - first come first serve basis. Taste of Towns – 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center Join us for this benefit for the Daphne/Spanish Fort Kiwanis at 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center. Please call (251) 621-2996 or visit daphnespanishfortkiwanis.org for more information. Cocktail with the Critters Cocktails with The Critters, the major fundraiser for the Dauphin Island Sea Lab Foundation, will be from 6:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. at the Bluegill Restaurant on the Causeway. This will be an exciting evening overlooking Mobile Bay. Entertainment will be provided by the lively inspired sounds of Eric Erdman. For those seeking more thrills, there will be a fantastic Silent Auction. The Bluegill Restaurant is pulling

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Family Calendar out all the stops and will be serving fabulous hors d’oeuvres along with tasty wine and beer. A cash bar will also be available. For more information, please visit sealabfoundation.org/cocktails_with_the_critters. Theatre 98 presents “This Day and Age” Theatre 98 presents “This Day and Age” on May 7-10, 13-17. Performances are 8 p.m. on weeknights and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays at 350 Morphy Avenue, Fairhope. This sophisticated comedy of modern manners deals with the “empty nesters” greatest nightmare: the chickens coming home to roost. Please visit www.theatre98.org for more information. Shen Yun Performing Arts Through the universal language of music and dance, Shen Yun weaves a wondrous tapestry of heavenly realms, ancient legends, and modern heroic tales, taking you on a journey through 5,000 years of Chinese culture. Its stunning beauty and tremendous energy leave audiences uplifted and inspired. A Shen Yun performance features the world’s foremost classically trained dancers, a unique orchestra blending East and West, and dazzling animated backdrops – together creating one spectacular performance. Performance at 7:30 p.m. at the Mobile Civic Center. Please visit www. mobilecivicctr.com for more information. 2nd Annual Fairhope Girl’s Night Out The Downtown Fairhope Business Association will present the 2nd Annual Fairhope Girl’s Night Out.

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Ladies on both sides of the Bay are invited to join DFBA for an evening of shopping, dining, and strolling through the streets of downtown. Please visit www. cofairhope.com for more information.

Friday, May 8

Annual Fairhope Rotary Steak Cook-Off All inclusive, all-you-can-eat, rib eye steak, baked potato, tossed salad, wine, beer, and soft drinks, as well as live entertainment by the Tip Tops on Bancroft Street in Downtown Fairhope. Tickets $50 per person in advance and $60 at the gate. Best of all, it all goes to charity! And the party just begins with the food: you enjoy great music, dancing in the streets, and more fun than is legal north of the Mason-Dixon line! Please visit www.fairhopesteak.org for more information. 92 ZEW Brown Bag Lunch See April 3 for more information. Theatre 98 presents “This Day and Age” See May 7 for more information.

Saturday, May 9

Mobile Symphony Orchestra Presents Russian Romance Stunning pianist Olga Kern returns to Mobile for the virtuosic and ravishing Third Piano Concerto by Rachmanioff. Glinka’s energetic Ruslan and Ludmila and Prokofiev’s First Symphony are also featured.

There is no better finale than one with Olga Kern, Maestro Scott Speck and the wonderful musicians of your Mobile Symphony Orchestra! 8 p.m. and May 10 at 2:30 p.m. For information call 251-432-2010 or visit www.mobilesymphony.org Art in the Park – Foley Join us at Art in the Park, a competitive juried fine arts show for artists across the southeast. This event is held each spring on the lawn of the John B. Foley Park in downtown Foley and has grown to attract thousands of attendees. Over 100 artists showcase their talents while providing unique, hand crafted cultural experiences and shopping opportunities. Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Please visit www.foleyartcenter. com for more information. Theatre 98 presents “This Day and Age” See May 7 for more information.

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Transitioning Help for the Child with Autism We all do it a million times a day-- most of us without giving it a second thought. But to a parent of a child with autism, transitioning from one activity to another can be a stressful and anxiety-ridden period of time. Let’s take a look at the behaviors surrounding the transition and some strategies that may be helpful. It has been said that roughly 25% of a person’s day is spent in transition; transition from a paper to a meeting, from the park to the car, from eating to story time, from one class to another; and for a person with autism, these transitions can be difficult. Most children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) feel comfortable following the same routine. That predictability in their day can provide a great deal of comfort and stability in, what can sometimes be perceived as, an unstable situation. Preparing your child for the transition is crucial. Although two-stage statements may seem simple at times (put your socks and shoes on), often a child with ASD will need a longer time to prepare for the change as it takes them longer to process the commands. Visual cues, such as a visual timer and a visual schedule, allow the child to “see” how long they have before moving to another

activity and what to expect during the course of his day. Emily Stewart, a Speech Pathologist with Easter Seals Central Alabama, provides services to many children who have autism in the River Region. She transitions many children with ASD all day every day and says, “One thing I have learned with transitions is to take it day-by-day and transition-bytransition. I have seen how being consistent with transition aids have decreased a child’s anxiety and allowed them to anticipate what was coming next. I have seen a child who had difficulty transitioning from one activity to the next respond well to a picture schedule. Another child was able to use a First/Then card to transition between activities. They were able to choose which activity came next by placing a picture of the activity in the box labeled “next”. This decreased their anxiety and allowed them to have a choice in what to do. A count down to the activity ending has also helped. I will tell a child “we have five more minutes to play” or “we clean up in five minutes”. A visual timer is also good to use as it gives a visual cue for the child if time concepts are difficult to understand.” Emily’s key piece of advice for a parent transitioning their child with ASD, “Stay calm

and be a good role model for your child. Try to keep your body language calm and your voice calm. Your reaction to the situation or change could increase your child’s fear or anxiety towards the change. Your child may be looking at you for security and to know that everything is going to be okay during the transition. Be consistent with the transition strategies and aides that you were advised to use with your child by the professional working with him.” Keep in mind that all children and all transitions are unique and you will need a “bag of tricks” for each child. Emily reassures, “Although improvements may be seen in routine transitions with the implementation of some transitioning aids, the need for aids may decrease with time.” Communication with all individuals supporting your child is of the upmost importance. Consistency with effective transitioning aids implemented between each professional is important. Seek regular advice from the professionals providing care to your child and be sure to share upcoming changes or difficulties you are experiencing at home with the providers. This will enable them to help your child better. Contributed by Varina Mead, Director of Marketing, Easter Seals Central Alabama.

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A Page in a Book A New Twist on Old Tales Traditional nursery tales are important touchstones of most kids’ childhood. From “Little Red Riding Hood” and “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” to “Cinderella” and the like, these common tales create a familiar storytelling landscape that most children can jointly reference throughout their youth. For the folk tale savvy child, the following titles offer refreshing twists on beloved traditional stories that can expand their literary lexicon through exciting new avenues.

Goatilocks and The Three Bears

by Erica S. Perl, Illustrated by Arthur Howard (Beach Lane / Simon & Schuster) When Goatilocks spies a family of bears leaving for the afternoon, she’s hungry to peek inside their house while they’re gone. As in the traditional story, the intruder tries the various porridges, chairs and beds of the occupants. Diverging from the original tale, Goatlilocks (being just a ‘kid’, after all) eats all of the things that are “just right.” When the bears return, Goatilocks quickly beats a retreat. But because doing the right thing is important to the impulsive kid, this delightfully illustrated twist on the Goldilocks fable has a deliciously redeeming ending.

Ninja Red Riding Hood

by Coery Rosen Schwartz, Illustrated by Dan Santat (G.P. Putnam’s Sons / Penguin) Once upon a time, there was a wolf who was a failure a catching his prey, so he enrolled in ninja school to learn all the swift moves he needs to secure a square meal. Armed with his new skills, the wolf takes to the woods where he meets Red, and learns that she’s on her way to visit her Grandma. Rushing ahead, the wolf disguises himself as Grandma lies in wait for Red to arrive. But when he’s ready to pounce, he discovers that he wasn’t the only student to attend the ninja school. Action-packed with Asian-influenced comic imagery, this colorful treatment of the Little Red Riding Hood cautionary tale gets an invigorating curtain-call with smashing results!

Cinders: A Chicken Cinderella

by Jan Brett (G.P Putnam’s Sons / Penguin) When a young Russian girl nods off in her snowbound chicken coop, reality slips into dreams as the community of chickens around her prepare for a ball hosted by the Prince among roosters. Feathers are ruffled, pecking orders are established and poor Cinders is left behind when the others fly off to the ball. Following the story arc of the traditional tale, Cinders transformation and meeting with the Prince are intact – but Brett’s uniquely edge-to-edge illustrations make the whole story new again. When the girl awakens to the sound of her father returning with a handsome cockerel to add to the roost, the reader remains looped in on the dreamy secret lives of the chicken realm. Inspired by the opulence of 18th century Russia, Jan Brett’s version of the folk tale Cinderella is the belle of the ball in the fairy-tale revision category!

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MPAA Rating: PG Overall: BViolence: C+ Sexual Content: A Language: AAlcohol / Drug Use: A The MPAA has rated Home PG for mild action and some rude humor. Children’s movies are notorious for having heavy-handed messages aimed at their young audiences. In the case of Home it’s all about accepting yourself, flaws and all, and learning to live with people that are different from you. I wouldn’t have a problem with either of those missives if I didn’t feel like they were being forced upon me by a group of plundering extraterrestrials that have taken over Earth. The Boov are a group of pint-sized aliens that change color more often than chameleons, only their rainbow range is triggered by a rollercoaster of emotions. After being threatened by another species, the frightful and fearsome Grog, the Boov abandoned their own planet. And it appears the cowardly lot has been chased around the galaxy ever since. Rather than trying to resolve their differences, the Boov hightail it out of Dodge for another location every time they sniff even a whiff of trouble. Now the Boov, who have worse diction than Jar Jar Binks, storm Earth. First they suck up all the people and relocate them to an undisclosed location (where they will live in manufactured suburbs complete with amusement parks and fast food joints) and then the Boov move into humans’ homes. Oh (voice of Jim Parsons) is one of those aliens who settles into in a recently evacuated high-rise apartment. He decides to embrace the human tradition of a house warming party and sends an email to everyone in the universe, including, by mistake, the Grog. Putting the Boov’s mortal enemy on the invite list is the latest slip-up in a long streak of blunders that has put Oh on the bad list. And this time the Boovs’ leader, Captain Smek (voice of Steve Martin), can’t overlook the gaffe. So he puts out an all-points bulletin calling for Oh’s arrest. While on the run, Oh stumbles upon Tip (voice of Rihanna), a young girl who managed to avoid being abducted by the alien machines. This gutsy, recent immigrant to America and her pet cat have commandeered the family car and are on a mission to find her missing mother (voice of Jennifer Lopez). Not surprisingly (if you’ve seen the trailer) Tip and Oh join forces in an effort to avoid capture and track down the parent. Ultimately, the purpose of this adventure, which includes plenty of non-graphic cartoon-style violence, is to allow the two misfits to learn more about one another and become friends. Yet along with the story’s gibberish and potty jokes, the aliens’ captain engages in plenty of ridiculously silly antics, like wearing orange peels on his feet and a barbeque on his head. The Boov, on the other hand, are a mindless bunch of conformists who only act or think when ordered to by the Captain. I can sense fingers poised over keyboards right now telling me to “lighten up, it’s only a children’s movie.” But I think kids deserve better.

MPAA Rating: PG-13 Overall: C+ Violence: D+ Sexual Content: C+ Language: CAlcohol / Drug Use: B The MPAA has rated The Divergent Series: Insurgent PG-13 for intense violence and action throughout, some sensuality, thematic elements and brief language. Shailene Woodley shouldered the role of young adult heroine Tris Prior in the movie Divergent. But now her character looks a little battle weary. Her guilt over the deaths of her parents and a friend during an uprising, depicted in the first film, wears heavy on the divergent. She’s become almost as brooding and sober as her trainer/boyfriend Four (Theo James). And maybe that’s what makes this script feel so labored. There aren’t any light moments in this futuristic, end-of-the-world teen tale. In this outing, Tris and the rest of the divergents are hiding wherever they can among the other factions. However Tris isn’t content to lay low for long. She vows to kill Jeanine Matthews (Kate Winslet), the country’s totalitarian leader who wants to eradicate all of Tris’s kind and restore peace among the five remaining factions. And now the pervious unrest has sparked another revolution among the factionless members of the population -- those who are forced to live on the edges of society. Of course, as in films like Hunger Games and The Maze Runner, there is only one individual special enough to save the entire society from destruction. In this case Tris fills that role. Yet she is so consumed with remorse that she can barely function at times. She personally takes on the responsibility of each new fatality -- whether or not she could have control it. As a result, she increasingly sees herself as the cause of everyone’s trouble. That’s a lot of culpability to assume for such a young person when death is so rampant. While Divergent had plenty of big scene skirmishes that resulted in massive numbers of casualties, the killings in this film are even more disturbing. Numerous characters, some with their hands tied behind their backs, are shot in the head at close range. As well, the script plays cheap tricks on the audience. Filmmakers can pull the dream sequence ruse once and get away with it. But when they do it time and time again, it begins to feel like emotional manipulation rather than good story telling. Divergent made over $54 million on opening weekend and Insurgent is on track to better that, thanks to devoted followers of the book series by Veronica Roth. Still, this ponderous second outing filled with violence and short on storyline, may leave even fans feeling a little disappointed.

What Parents need to know about Insurgent...

Violence: Numerous scenes of brutal fistfights involving choking, head butting and some weapon use. Characters are shot with bullets or tranquilizer implants. They are slashed with knives and thrown from a moving train. Others are imprisoned and injected with drugs or subjected to experimentation that often results in death. Characters have a knife fight at the dinner table. A woman is caught in a burning house. Several characters, some of which are tied up, are shot in the head at close range. One character dies after she walks off a ledge. Some bloody detail is shown, but much of the violence is still sanitized. Sexual Content: The movie contains some mild sexual innuendo, along with scenes of kissing and embracing. Some back nudity is seen when a couple removes their shirts and embrace. Sexual activity is implied. Language: The script includes one muffled used of a strong sexual expletive along with infrequent scatological slang and mild profanities. Alcohol / Drug Use: An alcoholic beverage appears to be served at dinner. Characters are shot with fantastical bullets that cause them to fall asleep. Other characters are injected with truth serums or paralytic drugs.

What Parents need to know about Home...

Violence: The movie contains portrayals of non-graphic violence including characters hit over the head with a scepter. One character appears to be knocked out. Others are punched, smashed, slapped and threatened with an alien weapon. A character appears to be crushed under a huge, metal machine. Humans are sucked up into large machines and relocated by aliens. A character is trapped in a refrigerated cooler. An underage driver crashes a car. A character is tied up in a car with duct tape. Characters also experience moments of peril, sometimes in a slapstick context. Sexual Content: A character is seen with a bra draped across her head. Language: The script contains some brief name-calling. Alcohol / Drug Use: None noted. Other: The film contains several jokes about bodily functions and other bathroom humor. Eastern Shore Parents I April 2015

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