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A Food Journey
One month of trying a healthier diet can change the way you (and your kids) think about food.
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Happy Healthy Kids
Eight reasons to promote outdoor play for your children.
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Healthy Kids Guide
Local resources to keep kids fit and healthy...mind and body.
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On The Cover Liam Perez (5), son of Brianna Winston, and Andrew Perez. Stepson to Lucas Anaya. Liam is brother to Kylee Pierce (7). Grandparents are Mischelle Tedder, David and Laura Perez, Shannon and Donnie Gray, and Anita Anaya. Liam loves to pretend to be Spider-Man and Batman, going to church, spending time with his Nana, and playing baseball.
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Well, it was not quite what I expected. I should have expected it, but I guess I was just putting my head in the sand, hoping for better. But no, there it was, right there on the scale... 6 lbs that weren’t there last time. Some of you may be thinking “it’s not about the number” or, “6 lbs, you poor thing,” while others may be thinking “6 lbs, that’s nothing.” None of that was the point. My clothes still fit, but I had been putting off getting on the scale for a few months. That 6 lbs was just a symptom of my bad choices. I was disappointed that I had let my extra busy life get in the way of taking care of myself. Last year I shared my personal experience of finally getting on a great health routine. I cleaned up my diet and started exercising 5-7 days a week. I had allday energy, I was much more relaxed, I just felt good in general, and bonus, I lost 30ish lbs and kept it off for a year! Then we sold our house and moved into a temporary rental until we moved into our home, and that’s when it happened. For about four months it was no longer as convenient to go to the gym because my commute was longer. My kitchen was not “my kitchen,” which made me lazier with my meal prep...then the holidays...then the 6 lbs. Fortunately, my previous experience taught me how much I truly do love (and miss) a healthy lifestyle. In this month’s feature, 10 Things I Learned from Eating Healthy Foods, Cheryl Maguire shares her experience of switching to a healthier eating plan, and how it affected not only her, but her children. We all know that diet and exercise is typically the #1 New Year’s resolution. Did you know it is estimated that 80% of Americans drop their resolutions by February? Well, to encourage you on your health journey and to help you encourage your kids, we themed the February issue “Healthy Kids”. In this issue, you will find helpful resources like Cheryl’s article mentioned above, along with a Healthy Kids Resource Guide including fitness classes, health food stores, meal prep resources, physicians and, of course, fun indoor and outdoor places to play and get in some exercise at the same time! If getting outside to get in your steps sounds like a great idea to you, make sure to include your kiddos. As Jan Pierce mentions in Happy Healthy Kids: Eight Reasons to Embrace Outdoor Play there are many benefits to soaking up some fresh air and enjoying some fun in the sun. If you are looking for more ideas to get outside and enjoy what the area has to offer, check out the Family Calendar on page 56. While you have your calendars out, make sure you mark them for our big Summer Camp Expo that will be held Saturday, March 14, from 10am – 1pm, at the Gulf Coast Exploreum. Admission to the Exploreum is FREE during the expo and attendees will enjoy super activities like live animals, face painting, balloon twisting, interactive exhibits and more. Parents will be able to visit with area summer camps and get the scoop on what’s happening this summer! (*IMAX and Dinosaur exhibit are not included in free admission, those tickets will be available for purchase during the expo). So let’s all lace up our tennis shoes and get moving this February!
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TherapeuticParenting by Sonia Martin, LICSW, PIP
You Are Their Biggest Influencer I am part of that in-between generation that was the last to grow up without cell phones or internet, yet young and hip enough to still intelligently navigate such devices (or at least that’s what we tell ourselves). Which brings me to this: Instagram. Or, as the cool kids call it – The IG. I have only recently started navigating “the gram,” and though I would like to tell you with great certainty that I am not at all easily influenced by marketing or media, it turns out that I am ever so slowly being influenced by the influencers. I won’t tell you how many new lip glosses I have purchased recently (3), how many Sherpa pull-overs I now own that I didn’t know I needed (2), nor will I tell you that I bought a steam mop that promises to cover up the mounds of infield dirt that end up in my kitchen – all because I was influenced. I would say the same can be said for our kids. Yes, they have mountains of social media they comb through to find
the latest styles and trends, yes they have television and 782 channels of content that tells them what to do, how to act, and where to go. But I think it is so important to never forget that you, as the parent, have the greatest platform to be the greatest influencer in their developing little lives. They may not look to you for fashion, they may not look to you for makeup tips, but they are certainly looking to you (whether you know it or not) for things like character, morality, goodness, and how to be a decent human. We influence them every day with how we act, how we engage (or don’t engage) with them, and we set a standard for what we hold dear. This also happens more subtly with things like our body language and tone, rate, rhythm and volume of speech. How many times have we found ourselves yelling at our kids to, “Just calm down!!” as we ourselves are far from calm. We have to understand the power that we hold and begin to realize – especially in those inevitable difficult moments – that how we react
and respond is going to greatly influence how they react and respond. So set yourself right first, adjust your angle, change up the lighting that you want to bring into the situation and model a different, more suitable, response for your child. And remember, though you may not have 428,000 followers, never forget you have one – or two – or six little followers underfoot who are watching your every story and notating every direct message you communicate to them. So give yourself a little blue checkmark because you are the real deal. I hope you find that to be a good reminder. I would say more but I have to go order some skincare that promises to make me look 86 years younger. (The 24-year-old influencer who swears by it looks incredibly young and youthful, so I am positive it will have the exact same effect on my middle age wrinkles.) Sonia is a licensed social worker and holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work. Her clinical focus is on helping parents and professionals understand the role of the brain in behavior and how to adopt therapeutic parenting techniques to mitigate negative behaviors. She is the Director of Central Alabama for Lifeline Children’s Services and is a mother to 7 sons, 3 of which were internationally adopted and she is a foster parent.
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Ecumenical Chili Cook-Off for Charity Event
Thomas Hospital Auxiliary Seeks Junior Volunteers
The Thomas Hospital Auxiliary is seeking students to participate in their junior volunteer program this summer. This opportunity is offered to high school students between the ages 14 to 17 with at least a 3.0 grade point average who have an interest in volunteering at Thomas Hospital. The goals of the program are to give service to the hospital, increase community understanding and interest in the hospital, and further interest in health careers. Participants are asked to complete a health screening, attend an orientation class, and then volunteer four hours per week between June 1 and July 24. Interested students must apply online at www. thomashospital.com. Applications must be completed and all required documentation must be submitted Thursday, April 2. Applications will not be accepted after this date. For more information, please contact Manager of Volunteer Services Melita Willkie at 279-5525 or melita. willkie@infirmaryhealth.org.
Ecumenical Ministries 20th Annual Chili for Charity is Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Halstead Amphitheater in Fairhope from 11:30 AM-2:00 PM. Adults $15.00 at the gate or $12.50 in advance. Children 12 and under are free! There will be inflatables, mechanical bull, balloon artist, homemade baked goods sale, live music by Blind Dog Mike and all the chili you can sample. Proceeds help fund the social service programs of EMI. For more information contact Sally in Fairhope at (251) 928-3430, Dana in Foley at (251) 943-3445 or visit our web page at www.baldwinemi.org.
SFEEF Gator Chase 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run
The Spanish Fort Education Enrichment Foundation (SFEEF) is excited to announce Tameron Honda as the Title Sponsor of the 2020 Gator Chase 5K Race and 1-Mile Fun Run to be held Saturday, February 8, 2020. Race starts at 8 AM for the 5K and 9 AM for the Fun Run, beginning at Five Rivers on Spanish Fort Causeway. Participants can register online at eventbrite.com or in person at McCoy Outdoor in Mobile, Run-N-Tri in Mobile; Running Wild in Fairhope, or any Spanish Fort School until noon on Thursday, February 6, 2020. Race day registration will be available from 7-7:45 AM. Early entry fees: 5K Adult $20, 5K Student $16, Fun Run $14. Day of Race: 5K Adult $25, 5k Student $20, Fun Run $16. Please stay for Post-Race fun! Awards ceremony after-party, Chik-fil-A Kids Zone, food and more! The Gator Chase Race benefits the Spanish Fort Education Enrichment Foundation (SFEEF) in providing educational enrichment opportunities for students who attend Spanish Fort schools. This year's proceeds will fund Teacher / Student grants. Visit http://www.sfeef.com to donate or contact Sheren LeBlanc at 604-3728 for additional information.
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of The Year: Girl Scout Cookie Season!
Soon Girl Scouts will be hitting the neighborhoods, bringing with them order sheets for Thin Mints®, Caramel deLites®, Shortbread, Lemonades™, Thanks-A-Lot®, Peanut Butter Patties®, Peanut Butter Sandwich, S’mores®, and the gluten-free Caramel Chocolate Chip. This year will also be the last year to purchase yummy Thanks-A-Lots, so be sure to stock your freezers full. Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama will pay for HALF of your shipping when you purchase between 5-12 boxes from a Girl Scout online. The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the nation’s largest girl-led business and the leading financial literacy program for girls. Through the Girl Scout Cookie Program, girls learn five essential skills to leadership: goal setting, decisionmaking, money management, people skills, and business ethics. From January 17 until March 1, you can find Girl Scouts showing off their cookie-selling skills by participating in booth sales and cookie drive-thrus at local retail locations. 100 percent of the net revenue of cookies stays local. To learn more about the Girl Scout Cookie Program, and to find out where Girl Scouts are selling near you, visit girlscoutssa.org.
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Mystic Mutts of Revelry Parade Benefits The Haven for Animals
The 17th annual Mystic Mutts of Revelry parade benefiting The Haven for Animals, Fairhope’s No-Kill Animal Shelter, will be held on February 15 at 3 PM. The walking parade begins and ends at Fairhoper’s park in downtown Fairhope. This year’s theme is “Grease – Woof is the Word.” Led by emcee and Grand Marshall, Shelby Mitchell, the parade will begin at 3:00 PM from the park located on the corner of S. Church Street and Morphy Avenue. For complete event details including the downtown parade route and pre-registration link, visit mysticmutts.org. All pets and their human registered before February 2 will be eligible for the drawing that will determine which mutt will be King and which will be Queen for a day. Extra drawing chances may be purchased on the registration page. Comfort Colors t-shirts with the MMOR logo will be available for purchase on the registration page and on parade day. Parade passes are $20 per mutt and $15 per human over age 12, $10 for 2 – 12 and free under 2. Registration and family-friendly festivities will begin at noon on parade day in Fairhoper’s Community Park. There will be lots of Grease costumes & floats. Proceeds from the parade provide vet care, vaccinations, medicine, food and much more for homeless animals.
HJWC Chili Cook-Off and Rotary 5K/Fun Run
The members of the Bay Minette Rotary Club and Heritage Junior Women’s Club are excited to join together to host the HJWC Annual Chili Cook-Off and the Rotary 5K/1Mile Fun Run on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the Bay Minette Kid's Park on the corner of 3rd Street and McMillan Ave. All proceeds from this event will benefit the North Baldwin Coalition for Excellence in Education, an education foundation formed to support the 8 schools in the Baldwin County High School feeder pattern. The foundation provides teacher grants, summer enrichment programs, teacher in-service/workshops and financial support for other education-based endeavors. The 5k begins at 9AM with the Fun Run beginning at 10AM. Entry fee is $20 ($15 for students). The Chili Cook Off opens to the public at 10AM. Tickets are $5 per person. Registered runners get in free. You can register Chili Cook Off teams or purchase tickets through HJWC members and at the North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce Office. For more information on the event call 251-937-5665 ext. 2 or email ashley@ northbaldwinchamber.com.
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The Porch at the Daphne Library
The Porch is a modern, high-tech and multi-use area for students, nonprofits and library programming to provide a quiet and effective learning environment. The space can be used as one large room or divided into three separate rooms using the built-in, sliding dividers. Located in the center of The Porch is a large SMART board which allows wireless sharing of multiple screens from laptops and mobile devices and includes whiteboard drawing capabilities. The other rooms of The Porch have smaller SMART boards and traditional white boards. To encourage learning, creativity and productivity there are laptops, iPad tablets, and Wacom drawing tablets available for in-house checkout, as well as a printer and laminator. Rooms are available on a first-come basis but can also be reserved. Reservations must be made by 4 PM the day before. The Porch has Keurig K-Cups available for $0.75 each (coffee, tea, and more varieties). Drink and snack machines are located outside the room. Please call (251) 620-2500 for questions.
Entries Being Accepted for SPOTLIGHT: A Gulf Coast Talent Showcase
The Fourth Annual Gulf Coast Spotlight Talent Showcase will be held March 15 at the Saraland High School Theater. The program encourages talented young performers in Mobile and Baldwin counties and rewards their pursuits by giving funds to local schools to support arts programs. Free to enter, the competition is open to boys and girls in grades 1-12. A solo/duet and group winner will be chosen in each age division. First-prize winners will be awarded a cash prize for an arts program at their school and will be a featured performer during Distinguished Young Women’s Community Night in June as part of the 63rd Annual National Finals. To apply for Spotlight, visit www. GulfCoastSpotlight.com.
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32nd Annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament to benefit FEEF
Register now for the 32nd Annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament benefiting the Fairhope Educational Enrichment Foundation (FEEF). The four-person scramble, presented by title sponsor Terry Thompson Chevrolet, will be held Friday, March 27, 2020, at the Quail Creek Golf Course and offers morning and afternoon start times. Proceeds from the tournament are distributed by FEEF directly back into Fairhope’s five public schools. These funds provide programs and equipment to our students and teachers that are not made possible through traditional funding the schools receive. Funds raised through this event allow FEEF to continue to provide the following programs: • Pelican’s Nest Science Lab • Art, reading and STEAM lab equipment for Fairhope Elementary students • Hands-on discovery science labs at Fairhope Intermediate and J. Larry Newton • Guitar and choral classes in addition to a new piano lab for Fairhope Middle • Upgrades for the art, choral, dance and band classes, engineering tools and the Black Box Theater at Fairhope High School • Teacher Classroom Grants for STEAM initiatives. The tournament day will be filled with breakfast, lunch, morning and afternoon cocktails, gifts for winning teams, closest to the pin, putting contests and more. Sponsor and register your team online at www.feefonline.org or call (251) 990-3333. Also, like the FEEF Facebook page, www.facebook.com/FEEFfairhope, for additional information and good news leading up to the tournament.
Fairhope Cancer Survivor Honored Through 15th Annual Tee Off Fore a Cure Weekend
Children’s of Alabama will celebrate the 15th annual Tee Off Fore a Cure on March 6-7, with a weekend of events. The pre-tournament “Curing Cancer Crystal Ball” will kick off at 6:30 PM on Friday, March 6 at the Lakewood Golf Club. Admission is complimentary to participating golfers, donors, sponsors, volunteers and their guests. Admission for all other attendees is $25 per person and includes an upscale silent auction, food and live music from The Modern Eldorados. Pre-party guests can bid on the upscale silent auction items including prizes from coastal artists, travel and local businesses. Saturday’s tournament will begin at 12:00 PM at the Lakewood Club’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Lakewood members can register for $99 per golfer/$300 per team. Non-member registration fees are $200 per golfer/$800 per team. Gracie’s Golf Ball Drop will take place immediately following the tournament. The first ball in or closest to the hole will win 25% of the proceeds, or as much as $5,000. Participants do not have to be present to win and anyone may purchase golf balls through the event website listed below. The event honors local cancer survivor and honoree Frances Grace Hirs. As a 20-year-old Fairhope girl who has battled cancer for most of her life, Hirs first fought cancer as a toddler, and at 9 years old had a relapse. In February 2013, she was diagnosed for the third time with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). At age 13, Hirs received the bone marrow transplant that saved her life. Proceeds from Tee Off Fore a Cure benefit the Alabama Centers for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders (ACCCBD) at Children's of Alabama. For more details or to register for the golf tournament contact Kerrie Benson, Children's development associate, at 251-610-4969, or visit give.childrensal.org/teeoff.
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2020 Dogwood Trail Court Announced
A court of many colors! Six young women are off to great places as they begin the coming year fulfilling a long-standing tradition along the Eastern Shore as members of the 2020 Dogwood Trail Court. At the 60th Annual Dogwood Trail Pageant and Scholarship Program on Saturday night, January, 11, energetic dancing, colorful costumes and skits based on this year’s theme, “Sensational Sixtys,” highlighted the participants’ creativity in the performance portion of the pageant. Thirty-four participants were scored in the categories of essay, interview, creative introduction, presence and composure and 12 finalist questions. The essay category, worth ten percent of the composite score, was judged before the pageant by a panel of three judges. Once the preliminary components of the program were completed, 12 finalists were chosen. The finalists randomly selected questions that were formulated by the judges' committee. The 12 finalists were Fairhope High School’s Hannah Beall, Hali Everette, Cameron Herzog, Galey McKelvain, Anna Kathryn Robitalle and Molly Walding; Daphne High School’s Anna Claire Kinsey; and from Spanish Fort High School, Ashlyn Hudson, Lila-Camille Knizley, Sheridan Middleton and Gracie Olson; and from St. Michael Catholic High School Sarah Caroline Lott. The six young women honored with the opportunity to represent the Eastern Shore and serve a one-year term as goodwill ambassadors on the 2020 Dogwood Trail Court are Fairhope High School juniors Hannah Beall, Hali Everette and Molly Walding; representing Daphne High School, junior Anna Claire Kinsey and from Spanish Fort High School sophomore Sheridan Middleton, and junior Lila-Camille Knizley. Each court member will receive a $1,250 cash college scholarship and period costume for public appearances courtesy of the Eastern Shore Optimist Club. Coastal Alabama Community College awards an additional scholarship to one of the six court members. The six court members join 230 alumni who have gone on to become teachers, doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, lawyers, engineers, scientists, university librarians and faculty, broadcast journalists, accountants, business owners and a former U.S. Surgeon General. Other cash scholarships and awards presented during the program were as follows (unless otherwise noted, the awards were courtesy of the Dogwood Trail Program): • $500 scholarship - Grace Noonan, St. Michael Catholic High School, for being the participant who sold the highest dollar amount for ad sales • $500 Essay award, first place - Galey McKelvain, Fairhope High School, courtesy of the Kiwanis Club Daphne-Spanish Fort • $250 - Essay award, second place -Lila-Camille Knizley, Spanish Fort High School • $250 Essay award, third place - Olivia Lee, Spanish Fort High School, courtesy of Daphne Optimist Club • $500 cash scholarship for the best interview, courtesy of The Citizen’s Bank - Cameron Herzog, Fairhope High School • $500 cash scholarship for best creative introduction courtesy of Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival Foundation - Sheridan Middleton, Spanish Fort High School • $500 cash scholarship for presence and composure, courtesy of Putting on the Ritz - Anna Claire Kinsey, Daphne High School • $500 cash scholarship for the Crystal Kae Davis Spirit of Dogwood award – Sarah Jones, Bayshore Christian School. At Sunday’s Orientation/Tea, the 2020 court members selected their dress colors. Hannah Beall, Hali Everette, Anna Claire Kinsey, Lila- Camille Knizley, Sheridan Middleton, and Molly Walding make their debut appearance during the 68th Annual Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at noon in the courtyard next to the Regions Bank on Section Street. Pictured, front left to right: Lila-Camille Knizley - Yellow, Sheridan Middleton - Lavender, Anna Claire Kinsey – Aqua, Hannah Beall – Pink, Hali Everette – Blue, and Moly Walding – Peach.
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Old Wives’ Tales Anyone who has ever had a baby knows that other people LOVE to give you their opinion on how to raise YOUR child. It can come from anyone—family members, friends, co-workers, and oftentimes, strangers in the store. Of course, if you get ten different opinions, what do you get? Ten different answers! At the end of the day, no one has bad intentions for raising your child, but indirectly, they can lead to confusion, stress, and sometimes can actually cause harm! The statement “we did it when you were little and you are fine” doesn’t cut it. Just because you specifically turned out OK doesn’t mean it was right. Today let’s review some common wives’ tales and how to really address those issues with your child. The most common confusion is with fever. Fever phobia is perpetuated by old wives’ tales stating that fever will cause brain damage and serious injury to your child. Of course this is false. Fever is our body’s way of letting us know there is an infection and it actually helps fight off that infection. A true fever is anything equal or greater than 100.4 F. Anything less is NOT fever. There is no such thing as a low grade fever! You either have a temperature of 100.4 F or greater, or not! You cannot tell a child’s temperature by touching their forehead. In addition, never “add a degree” to a temperature if it’s taken
under the arm. This myth has been spread by daycares and some healthcare workers and makes no sense! Take the temp and see what you have. Finally, never alternate fever reducing medications to lower the child’s temperature. This can be extremely dangerous. Pick one and use it appropriately. In the end, it does not matter what the actual temperature value is! You either have a fever, or you don’t! What is most important is what other symptoms are going on with the fever. OK, fever is now clear. So what else is out there? I get asked all the time about frequency of bathing a newborn. For the most part, they only have to be bathed every few days. However, if it’s part of a working nighttime routine, then go for it! No right or wrong here—whatever you want to do! Another is bouncing or standing a baby on their legs that will lead to “bow-leggedness!” This is false, so bounce away! And what about picking up your baby every time they cry? “You will spoil them!” Again, this is false. Babies less than four months of age have limited self-soothing techniques. So, pick them up! It’s OK! Finally, if your child will have more than five minutes of direct sun exposure, then put sun screen on them. It’s better to have a rash from sunscreen than to have a sun burned baby.
Last, but not least is feeding. First of all, we never recommend water for any babies less than six months of age. It can really mess up the electrolytes in an infant’s blood stream and can lead to seizures. Next, if your baby is on formula, it is NOT OK to start trying all the different types because your child was crying, or gassy, or spitting up. Most of these issues can be resolved with other methods. But each time you change a formula, it can take a week to get used to it! So each frequent change will never work. Some babies need different formula types, but these changes should be made with consulting your doctor. Finally, giving rice cereal will not help a baby sleep through the night and when you give it, never put rice cereal in a bottle. So what do you do when someone gives you advice? Smile, be polite and say thank you, and then call your doctor. Most times, it’s a simple yes or no and that can make all the difference! 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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Spanish Fort HS Bowling Team Congratulations to the boys’ bowling team for handing Foley their first loss! Spanish Fort record improves to 132! The team consists of: Ty Chesser, Jack Myers, Brenden Bender, Ty Bennet, Kameron Clayton and Drew Miller.
Spanish Fort Middle School Class Combines Pool with Math
Students in Ms. Cloer’s 6th grade math class at Spanish Fort Middle School have been learning about central tendency. Ms. Cloer brought in miniature pool tables. Students would break the balls and allow them to bounce from the side rails. The students collected a data set using stripes and solids to find the mean, median, mode, and range.
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Fairhope HS Students Earn Awards at Model UN Competition
Congratulations to several Fairhope High School students for bringing home awards from the Baldwin County Model United Nations competition held in November. Held at the Fairhope Civic Center, this annual event brings Baldwin County students together to play the roles of the United Nations. Students serve as delegates, diplomats, and other leadership positions representing countries from around the world. Pictured, L to R: Lucy Fell-Best Chair, Isabel Acker-Secretary General, Claire Kiernan-Outstanding Delegation, Jacob Schneekloft-Outstanding Diplomat, Kaila Mackie-Outstanding Delegation, Lily Kate GwinOutstanding Delegation and Outstanding Speaker, Ryder BurkOutstanding Speaker, Kathleen Wilson- Best Chair, Abby McDadePresident of the General Assembly.
Developing Goals at Fairhope Elementary
Ms. Eiland and Ms. McConnell’s classes worked on creating a new W.I.G. (Wildly Important Goal) while wearing hats to school. As we begin the new year, all students at FES will be developing new Wildly Important Goals for the second semester. These are some really neat hats! #baldwinproud
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Daphne High School Wrestlers Win Medals at Invitational
Congratulations, DHS medalists at the 2019 Indians Invitational at Wetumpka High School! 1st Place - Ethan Lassere 147#; 2nd Place - Cameron Holder 140#; 3rd Place - Nolan Whiteis 170#; 4th Place - Andrew Crumpton 154#; Jon Davis 197#.
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Two BCHS Players Take Part in Early National Signing Day
Baldwin County High School had two student-athletes sign football scholarships as part of the early National Signing Day on Dec. 18. Albany Casey, a defensive end, has signed with Georgia Tech. Defensive Tackle Jeremy Moore will play for Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Both are mid-year graduates. BCHS Coach Nathan McDaniel praised the strong work ethic of both athletes. After suffering a season-ending injury, Albany continued to show up for every single practice, work-out and film review days. He also became a leader on the sidelines and was selected as a team captain. “I am so proud of Albany. He has overcome so much adversity in his career. It truly speaks to the type of person he is,” McDaniel said. “We are thankful that Coach (Geoff) Collins and Georgia Tech stayed with him and are giving him the opportunity to play there.” McDaniel said the coaches are “fully expecting him to come in and contribute immediately. We are so happy for him.” Jeremy demonstrated that same drive, often riding his bike to and from practice every single day. He worked hard in every practice and workout to improve his skills and was selected for the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game. He was also chosen as a team captain for BCHS. “He wants to play big time power 5 football. He had an offer from Missouri, but with their head coach being fired, Missouri lost touch. He could have signed with other schools but he knows in his heart what he truly wants,” McDaniel said. “Going to Gulf Coast will provide him with that opportunity. Gulf Coast won the JUCO National Championship last year. He will have the opportunity to go in, compete with the best and reopen his recruitment. I’m very proud of Jeremy.” Coach McDaniel said he expects to have additional players take part in National Signing Day in February.
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W.J. Carroll Recognized as Lighthouse School
W. J. Carroll Intermediate School, who earned Lighthouse School Distinction in Spring of 2019, was recognized formally with a plaque during the 2020 Orange Beach Leader in Me Symposium. The school has shown evidence of outstanding results in school and student outcomes, by implementing the Franklin Covey Leader in Me process with excellence as well as showing a positive impact on staff, students, parents, and the community. Attending the Symposium are members of the school’s Lighthouse Team, from left, Mrs. Erin Jones, Mrs. Cindy Riley, Mrs. Dana Bottoms, Mrs. Bailey McInnis, and Mrs. Laura Herron.
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Renaissance School Donates to Toys for Tots
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Renaissance School of the Eastern Shore believes in community service and empowering our students to become leaders. Pictured are Renaissance School students presenting Lance Corporal Welborn and Lance Corporal Laird with their final donations for our Toys for Tots toy drive. This toy drive was lead completely by our very own student Adam Stroecker. We are incredibly proud of him. Adam did not just facilitate the toy drive, he was also able to exceed his goal.
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St. Michael Peer Helpers Offer Encouragement During Semester Exams
The Peer Helpers at St. Michael Catholic High School worked hard to make semester exams a little less stressful for the students. They greeted students each morning with a smile and a kind word and passed out free snacks with encouraging notes attached to them during break time. The Peer Helpers’ goal is to ease the stress of finals and remind students that they are loved children of God.
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Daphne MS Student Places 3rd in Public Library Bookmark Contest
Congratulations to Daphne Middle School 7th grader, Jackson Barnes! He placed 3rd at the middle school level for the annual Daphne Public Library Bookmark Contest! Mrs. Sherry Bittinger is the art teacher.
SFHS Coach Named Alabama Girls Volleyball Coach of the Year
Congratulations to Coach Gretchen Boykin of Spanish Fort High for being selected as the Alabama Girls Volleyball Coach of the Year by the National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS). Coach Boykin is the epitome of class, professionalism, and excellence.
Bay Minette Elementary Scholastic Cadre Members
Four Bay Minette Elementary School teachers have completed their two-year training in Scholastic Guided Reading for Success. BMES educators earning their Cadre membership includes, from left, Lorrie Stacey (third grade), Adrienne Boeschen (fifth grade), Charlene Beasley (fifth grade), and Heather Sims (third grade).
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FMS Outstanding 8th Grade Students for Second Quarter 2019!
8th Grade Girls: Ansley Mangus, Mary McKibbon, Jesslyn Gordan – not pictured, Stella Broderick. 8th Grade Boys: Sanders Daniell, Ian Sullivan, Clayton Noblitt, Arya Bhosale, Tadd Mitchell. Pictured Left to Right: Ansley Mangus, Mary McKibbon, Stella Broderick, Sanders Daniell, Ian Sullivan, Clayton Noblitt, Arya Bhosale, and Tadd Mitchell.
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FMS Outstanding 7th Grade Students for Second Quarter 2019!
7th Grade Girls: Teagan Lanicek, Julia Richards, Annie Kate Walsh. 7th Grade Boys: Tyler Smith – not pictured, Max Astorga, Zachary Schmale. Pictured Left to Right: Teagan Lanicek, Julia Richards, Annie Kate Walsh, Max Astorga, and Zachary Schmale.
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Christ the King School Raises Money For USA
Nancy Calhoun of USA Children's and Women's Hospital accepts our out-of-uniform day contribution from our principal, Mr. Max Crain. Over $1,100 was raised at Christ the King Catholic School along with a generous matching gift. These funds will be used for the renovation and expansion efforts at the Pediatric Emergency Department.
Bayside Students Win Poster Contest
Bayside Academy students created winning posters for the Baldwin County Farmers’ Federation “Keep Alabama Growing” poster contest. 3rd grader Thomas Gross won first place in the K–3 division. In fourth grade, Arabella Rowland won first place and Emerson Gwin won second place. We are so proud of our students! Pictured: Bayside 3rd grader Thomas Gross with his winning poster. Pictured: Joel Sirmon represented the Baldwin County Farmers Federation and presented Keep Alabama Growing poster winners with checks for themselves and their teachers. Mr. Sirmon is pictured with Bayside fourth grade teacher Mrs. Emily Allen Stewart and students Arabella Rowland and Emerson Gwin.
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Elberta Cheer Named Baldwin’s Best
W. J. Carroll Food Drive Competition Collects over 1200 Items
W. J. Carroll Intermediate School’s Honor Society sponsored a canned food drive for the holidays. The goal was to donate items to either the classroom Alabama or Auburn box to see which team would come out ahead. This year it was Alabama with 812 items. Over 1,200 items total were donated for Prodisee Pantry, a non-profit organization providing emergency food and disaster relief. Students who helped load the truck paused for a moment with Mr. Neil Beasley from Prodisee Pantry and Mr. Ronnie Etheridge, school staff member.
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Bayside Academy Spelling Bee Winner
Fifteen spellers from Grades 4–8 competed in the Bayside Academy Spelling Bee on Wednesday, January 8. After 17 rounds, 8th grader Isabelle Rutland was declared the winner and 7th grader Devon Shows was the runner-up, with 5th grader Henry Cunningham and 8th grader Michael Klimjack rounding out the top four. Isabelle will represent Bayside in the Baldwin County Spelling Bee in Loxley on Tuesday, February 4. Participants in Bayside Academy’s Spelling Bee, 4th Grade: Brent Dudley, Wright Fargason, Audrey Haines. 5th Grade: Olivia Beck, Henry Cunningham, Mays Montgomery. 6th Grade: Riley Ross, Forrest Smith, Sophie Weller. 7th Grade: Devon Shows, Sidney Vivier, Sailor Watson. 8th Grade: Michael Klimjack, Isabelle Rutland, Ella Gray Snedeker. Pictured: Bayside Academy 8th grader Isabelle Rutland during the Bayside Spelling Bee on January 8.
St. James Students Present “The Story of Christmas”
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St. James Episcopal students presented “The Story of Christmas, A Nativity Tale for Children," retold by Anita Ganeri. The children acted out the play and sang songs for parents, grandparents, and friends. We hope you all
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Christ the King Catholic School Spelling Bee Winners
Congratulations to our Spelling Bee Runner-Up, and our Champion, Andrew Kiernan and William Boulton. Best of luck to our Champion as he advances to the next round competing with students from our Archdiocesan schools.
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Fairhope HS Ensemble to Perform “Mary Poppins” Pieces at First Baptist Church
The Fairhope High School Encore Ensemble was selected from an audition to sing at Disney’s Candlelight Processional. This talented group also participated in a theatre workshop at Disney. Prior to their arrival, the ensemble was given a portion of “Mary Poppins” to learn (the singing and acting parts). During the workshop, the directors taught the choreography- FAST and HIGH ENERGY! The Fairhope Encore Ensemble will be performing the Mary Poppins pieces at the Spring Concert, Sunday April 26th at First Baptist Church.
Bayside Academy Senior Wins DAR Essay Contest
Bayside Academy is proud to announce that senior Alex Cook was named the winner of the local Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) essay competition. Alex will now compete at the district level. The DAR essay competition is a unique event as students are given a topic on the spot and are required to write an essay with no additional resources. Pictured: Bayside Academy senior Alex Cook, second from left, with her certificate from the DAR.
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Kiwanis Terrific Kids - January 21, 2020
PreK – 2nd Front Row (left to right): Delanie Kaiser, Kate Hampton, Elliot Brown, Camille Wilson, Grayce Hoven. Back Row (left to right): Mr. Moss (Principal), Carter Mills, Sam Watts, Ryker Blount, Lizzie Knight, Olive Miller, Jason Jackson (Kiwanis Representative).
3rd – 6th Front Row (left to right): Tyeler Achee, Maggie Walker, Alexa Havrilla, Laynie Plowman, Kaylin Stacks, Emily Perkinson. Back Row (left to right): Mr. Moss (Principal), Owen Goss, Luiz Duarte, Sierra Rayfield, William Woerner, Mary Rebecca Murphy, Price Stephens, Ella Bilbo, Tallon Orso, Atticus George, Cody Weidenbach, Jake Watts, Jason Jackson (Kiwanis Representative).
Bayshore Theatre to Perform “Seussical Jr.”
Bayshore will perform “Seussical Jr.” April 24-25. Congratulations to the cast: Callie Guthrie, Billy Gifford, Wes Cochran, Camryn Sextion, Dru Bramblett, Lauren Arnold, Jake Oldshue, Jax Franz, Ashlyn Scism, Sally Alkema, Carson Ruble, Ollen Brown, Sam Malone, Nathan Vincent, Abi Dormeuse, Katelyn Moore, Natalie Lane, Megan Garrick, Kerigan Chapman, Maddux Murrill, Sophia Peacock, McKenna Durnin, Becca Brown, Livi Strassburg, Ella Scism and Gigi Peacock.
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Bayshore Benefit to be Held March 13
The 12th annual Bayshore Benefit will take place March 13, 2020, at The Grand Hotel at Point Clear. Join us for the 12th Annual Bayshore Benefit! In addition to the live and silent auctions, dinner, and fellowship, we will also be kicking off the capital campaign for our new Logic & Rhetoric school.
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Seminarian Visits Christ the King Students
Our 3rd grade classes recently hosted a special visitor, Seminarian Blake Bradley. It is always a pleasure to have the seminarians from our Archdiocese visit with our students!
Daphne HS Student Named DAR Good Citizen
DHS JROTC student, Colt Davis, was honored as Daphne High School’s DAR Good Citizen at their awards ceremony! We could not be more proud of this young man!
St. Michael Students Selected for All State Show Choir
Congratulations to St. Michael Catholic High students, Mary Kate Anthony (Senior) and Millie Ollinger (Junior) for being selected as members of the Alabama All State Show Choir. This performance ensemble consists of a group of approximately 60 students (30 male, 30 female) who are selected from a rigorous vocal and dance audition and represent the very best of the state of Alabama. For 2019-2020, Alabama Show Choir Festival was held January 1518, 2020 during the Alabama Music Educators Association's annual conference at the Renaissance Convention Center in Montgomery.
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Bayshore Christian School Announces New Head of School
Dr. Timothy Dernlan has been appointed the new Head of School at Bayshore Christian School. Dr. Dernlan joined Bayshore in June 2019, as Logic and Rhetoric (7th-12th grades) Principal. He has served as principal, Head of School, and Superintendent at several Christian schools with student bodies of 200-1300. He holds undergraduate degrees in both communication and education from Purdue University, a Master of Educational Leadership from Lehigh University, and a Doctor of Education from Ashland University with a minor in Christian theology. While earning his doctorate, he was head wrestling coach at Ashland and has coached in the wrestling programs at Lehigh, Penn State, Ohio State, and Purdue. Dr. Dernlan succeeds Dr. Pamela McKee, who served as Head of School for 7 years. Dr. McKee will continue as Bayshore’s new Director of Operations.
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Foley Elementary Robotics Team Heading to State Competition
What a fantastic day of competition for Foley Elementary School Robotics! Five teams went to robotics competition. Out of 27 teams, four of the teams made it to the finals....and one of the teams, 36535Da, came in first place and received a qualifying bid for the State Competition in Auburn! Congratulations!
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SFHS Student Named Alabama Back of the Year
Congratulations to Kris AbramsDraine on being voted as the Class 6A Back of the Year for the state of Alabama! What a great honor for a remarkable young man. We are so proud of you Kris! GO TOROS!
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Bayside Academy’s Azimuth Circle Wins First
Bayside Academy’s literary and arts magazine, Azimuth Circle, won first place in its division in the 2019 American Scholastic Press Association Contest/Review for magazines. We are so proud of the staff for winning this national award! Co-Presidents and Head Editors Rebecca Klimjack ’19 and Maddy McPhillips ‘19; Layout Design Rebecca Klimjack ’19 and Maddy McPhillips ‘19; Chief Section Editors Aubrey Engeriser ’19 – Prose, Taylor Hartley ’19 – Poetry, Ashley Suchan ’19 – Art; Staff Camille Buckner ‘22, Elsa Engeriser ‘20, Ally Higginbotham ‘20, David Klimjack ‘22, Isabella McCormick ‘21, Kai McCullins ‘23, Hannah Wieland ‘21.
Daphne HS Student Selected as Miss Daphne and Dogwood Trail Maid
Anna Claire Kinsey was crowned Miss Daphne for the 2019-2020 school year. A few short weeks later she was also named as a Dogwood Trail Maid. So proud, Anna Claire!
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Music and Band Professional Development
Thirty-one of our dedicated elementary music teachers, choir teachers, and band directors from Baldwin County Public Schools attended the annual Alabama Music Educators Association Conference in Montgomery. They spent three days attending informative clinics and hearing inspiring performances and returned home with new ideas and innovative methods of teaching for our Baldwin County Musicians. Thank you to our talented, hard-working music educators! (News and photo courtesy of Baldwin County Board of Education Facebook.)
Two Bayshore Students to Attend Capstone Leadership Academy
Sophomores Jeb Scarbrough and Molly Brown have been selected to represent Bayshore Christian School during the Capstone Leadership Academy March 5-6, 2020, in Tuscaloosa. The Capstone Leadership Academy is hosted by the Capstone Council, an alumni group of Capstone Men and Women, along with the Office of the President and Honors College at The University of Alabama. One hundred-sixty high school sophomores from across Alabama who have shown an interest in leadership through service are selected to participate. This two-day event features dynamic speakers and group activities, and is designed to give students the tools and training to apply their leadership skills to opportunities in their own communities
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2) Start good habits early. The secret to healthy media use is to establish time limits and stick to them. Start when your kids are young by setting screen limits that work for your family’s needs and schedule. And don’t just talk the talk -- walk the walk!
Find a Healthy Balance with Media & Technology
3) Use media together.
We’ve all seen that dad yakking away on his cell phone at the playground while his 3-year-old resorts to increasingly desperate measures to get his attention. We’ve also been that parent. We answer emails, update Facebook, take a conference call, and try to get in that one last text. The thing is, kids notice -- and they’re not happy about it. Lots of studies address the impact of screen time on kids, and guidelines show how much is appropriate at what age. But researchers are just beginning to look into the effect that parents’ screen use has on kids. A Boston Medical Center study of how families at a restaurant interacted with each other when they used cell phones demonstrated that caregivers who were “highly absorbed” in their devices responded harshly to their kids’ bids for attention. And in her book The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age, Catherine Steiner-Adair found that kids often feel they have to compete with devices for their parents’ attention. Most importantly, kids learn their screen habits from us. It might be easier if someone just gave parents a recommended daily time limit so we’d know when to stop. In the meantime, we’ll need to find balance. But there’s a huge motivator to change our behavior: The little girl on the play structure, the boy learning to skateboard, the twins playing dress-up. They’re watching us, watching our phones.
Whenever you can, watch, play, and listen with your kids. Ask them what they think of the content. Share your values, and help kids relate what they learn in the media to events and other activities in which they’re involved. With
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4) Keep distractions to a minimum.
5 Ways to Find a Healthy Balance of Media and Technology
You probably tell your kids to turn their phones off during homework time. Get rid of the stuff that distracts you, too. Hide your apps so they don’t display, set your phone to “do not disturb,” or shut down your devices during important family time.
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Most of my life I have been a healthy weight, yet never a healthy eater. When I ate healthily, it was an eye-opening experience. For one month I cut out all sugar and only ate a limited amount of carbohydrates. I drank only water, protein shakes, and almond milk. Here are a few things I learned: 1. My Kids Eat What I Eat
One of the most surprising aspects of changing my eating was how my kids wanted to eat all the healthy food I was eating. I assumed they wouldn’t want to try these meals. Yet when they saw me trying new foods they asked if they could try it as well. I didn’t know they liked some of the food, yet they were excited to eat it. Normally, I would give them store-bought chicken nuggets, but I learned they love plain boneless grilled chicken breast and they didn’t even ask for ketchup or anything else to put on it.
2. I Do Like Healthy Foods And So Do My Kids
I am a picky eater which means I rarely try new foods, especially healthy ones. Without realizing it, I was passing on the same poor habits to my children. I would only offer limited options of food which I knew they liked. I was surprised by how many healthy foods my children and I liked, but never tried. Since I don’t like turkey deli meat I assumed I wouldn’t like ground turkey, but I loved it. I even liked turkey burgers better than a ham-
burger. My daughter and I liked almond milk better than milk. Changing my eating habits forced me to go outside of my comfort zone and in the process, the whole family benefited from it.
3. Mindless Eating
By changing my eating habits, I paid attention to everything I ate. I never knew how many times I ate a slice of cheese while making my child’s lunch or finished their meal just because it was there and not because I was hungry. During the time frame of a month, I attended two different parties and found myself instinctively grabbing for food because it looked good to eat. I became aware of the mindless eating me and my family did.
4. Eating Healthy Can Be Cost-Effective
Before I started my new eating plan I went grocery shopping to prepare for it and my bill was $300. I almost passed out since I never spent that much money, due to the fact I use coupons and shop sales. At this point, I was wondering if
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eating healthy would be “worth it”. Part of my problem during the first shopping trip is that I bought everything on the list and didn’t plan properly. I also couldn’t stock up on sale items (healthy food does go on sale too). I learned that I can purchase chicken on-sale and freeze it. Or stock up on oatmeal when it is on sale and use a coupon. For one month I did not eat at a restaurant or fast food which saved me tons of money.
5. Too Many Carbohydrates And Dairy
Before this program I ate whole wheat pasta, but a lot of it. I also ate a large portion of cheese and other dairy products. I didn’t realize my portion sizes were too large. I was surprised to learn that I didn’t miss the cheese I used to put on my sandwich/burger or sprinkle on my pasta. The food tasted just as good without the cheese.
6. Hunger Should Not Be Your Guide
I always thought if you are hungry you should eat. I also would feed my children the minute they felt hungry. The first two days of this program I was starving. I did some research and learned that it is normal to feel hungry when you change your diet, so I learned to accept this hungry feeling. After I adjusted to my new meal plan, I did feel hunger sometimes, but I learned to feel comfortable with this feeling instead of instantly eating, and to also have my children wait until the next meal instead of mindlessly snacking.
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7. Correct Portions Are Small I was surprised to learn most of the portions I ate were too large. Over time I felt full from the smaller portions. I learned by adding vegetables to a sandwich or a meal that it will help you to feel more full.
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Before this program, when I made oatmeal or other meals, I would guess how much water or oatmeal to put in and it usually never tasted good. By taking the time to measure everything food tasted better.
9. Planning Is Necessary For Successes I don’t like to cook or plan my meals so this was difficult for me, but I found it necessary to be successful on this program. I would plan the meals and bring a grocery list of all items with me. By planning ahead I didn’t feel the need to order fast food or grab a quick snack.
10. Sugar Is In Everything While I was on this program, I read the labels of everything (something I never did before) and I was shocked at how much sugar is in almost everything from ketchup to milk.
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up on their offer is one where the stay is for a very short, agreed-upon period of time. They’d have to be absolutely wonderful people, too, and everyone involved would need to know their boundaries. But you guys can get out of debt pretty fast if you’ll just lose the cars. You could even save a little money on the side while you were paying down debt, and buy a better car as soon as the debt was gone. You might love your cars so much that you’re unwilling to make the sacrifice. Not me. I’d rather keep my dignity intact, and work my way out of the mess I created!
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Are you one of those parents who wonders if your child’s life schedule is too crowded? Too stressful? Do you watch him play video games by the hour and get a little nervous about the long-term effects? Do you wish she had time to “just play” rather than run from school to lessons to team practices?
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If you can relate to the above situations, you’re in good company. It seems today’s busy lifestyles don’t allow much time for healthy, unstructured outdoor exploration and play. As a culture, our children are paying the price in increased anxiety, poor sleep habits, and a higher degree of difficulty with attention and engagement in learning situations. Kids seem fidgety, easily bored, unable to focus. Take a deep breath. Remember how it used to be when children played freely without a lot of oversight and adult intervention. Can you recall the days when you scraped your knee and just got up and kept playing? When you could sit under a tree and inspect the intricacies of the natural world? When you could dig and build with natural objects? When it seemed there was all the time in the world to just be? Today’s children need the same healthy, authentic play experiences. They need time to explore the out of doors, time to think and dream. Time to wonder and experiment. It’s easier than you might think. Just unplug and send the kids outside. They won’t need an agenda or directions. Once they find themselves in the great outdoors, they’ll do the rest. Here are eight benefits of unstructured, outdoor play:
tracking the tiny veins and capillaries on a leaf, of squishing the dirt and water together into mud. Kids need to play self-created games and make up their own rules apart from adult supervision. They need to learn how to try and fail and try again to make their play creations work. They need time to do these things.
Enhanced Decision-making
Children need to know how to listen and follow directions in the classroom and in sports. But they also need the opportunity to play independent of adult oversight. They need to decide to create something or explore something and then make their own plan. They need to cooperate with others to follow the rules to their own games. They need the freedom to adapt rules to their current situation and then evaluate whether or not their plan worked. All of these skills are strengthened when kids are allowed to play outside independently.
Active vs. Sedentary Play
We all know the statistics on the overall health of today’s kids. Too many are overweight and unfit. Too many are lethargic and uninspired. In short, many of our kids don’t move enough to be happy and healthy. But knowing isn’t the same as doing. Parents need to push through a bit of resistance and insist that our children go outside whether it’s time in their own backyard or access to a larger natural environment. While parks can offer some of the necessary ingredients to healthier play, wilder natural environments such as hiking trails or woodlands are even better. Nothing inspires kids to build forts and create their own games more than an untouched by man setting.
Authentic Play
Today’s kids are steeped in a virtual world. They’re adept at computer use, coding, programming and the like, and that’s fine. They need to understand the technological world. But they also need authentic, hands-on experiences that can’t be had in a classroom or computer lab. They need to be grounded in the real world and able to engage in real-life experiences, both socially and in their understandings. They need to do real-time observation, exploration and interaction with the real world. They need the sensory experiences of watching a bird find a worm, of
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jar. Hearing birds sing in the trees and seeing them drop bits of food into the open beaks of their hatchlings. Wandering a beach, picking up beautiful shells or bits of driftwood, smelling the scent of grasses on a warm summer day. We all need opportunities to absorb the wonder of nature and to experience the joy of being part of the natural world. Give your kids the chance to do these simple things. They’ll benefit immensely.
Improved Social Skills and Interaction
If you’ve ever watched a group of kids play a game of softball you might see more arguing about the rules than actual play. But what you’re seeing is social skills in the making. Older kids will make the rules and try to enforce them. Quieter kids will be given chances to play, bossy kids will try to run the show. In the middle of the chaos, children will learn how the world of rules works and they’ll play a little ball too. When children are free of adult supervision, they build leadership skills and learn to work as a community. Is it pretty? Not always, but there are always lessons learned. In some of the school where increased free play has been introduced with fewer rules and the attitude of “safe enough,” the children earlier seen as bullies have emerged as leaders. Why? Because they’ve been successful in more active, hands-on play and have been given the chance to expend pent-up energy in all-out activity.
Better Classroom Performance
Some schools are experimenting with longer recesses and more frequent breaks in their school day and wonder of wonders, every one of them reports better behavior and engagement in the classroom. When kids are given enough time to move and play, they’re better able to focus their attention on classroom work. They feel better, they perform better. It’s not rocket science. In other studies, it’s reported that children who play more outside get a better night’s sleep. A well-rested child is better able to focus attention and “get into” lessons in class. Children who get enough chances for active play also feel more content and happy. Happier kids have lower levels of stress which produces better classroom performance.
Improved Mental Health
The rise in mental health problems amongst kids as young as preschool are a testament to our over-managed, over-tested and earlier to learn environment. The skills that used to be taught in first grade must now be mastered in Kindergarten. The results are children with a too hurried and too stressful world. There will always be expectations in the learning world, but for those children who enjoy more free time, more authentic outdoor fun and more opportunity to run and play and get their wiggles out, the better they’ll feel about themselves and their life. We give our children a great gift when we encourage and champion free play in the great out of doors. ESP
Self-reliance Through Exploration
We like it when our children are able to follow directions— when they’re “coachable,” and that is an important skill. But it’s also important for kids to learn how to operate via their own internal rules and understandings. Children benefit when they’re able to manage their own behaviors based on their convictions, when they can make a plan and follow it through. When they can try and fail and try again to accomplish a task. All of these skills can only be practiced when kids have the chance to engage in unstructured play free of adult supervision and oversight. It may
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Take a step back. Unless a sibling squabble is ramping up into
“It’s important for siblings to resolve their issues on their own so they can practice managing challenging interpersonal interactions,” says child and adolescent psychologist Dr. Simone Moody. “As a parent you will not always be there to rescue your children and solve their problems.” Developing conflict resolution skills will not only help kids better manage a dispute on the playground, but will also serve them well later in life as they navigate confrontations in their personal relationships or with a pesky co-worker.
a hair-pulling, cat-scratching, fist-fighting kind of affair, allow your kids to work out their disagreement on their own. “I give parents permission to not get involved. When we intervene, we are not allowing the skills of conflict resolution or problemsolving,” says Jennifer Jackson-Rice, MSW-LSCSW, a therapist certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy.
Don’t take sides. When your child complains to you of an injustice committed by their sib, you may be tempted to take sides, especially if one child got hit. But, it takes two to tangle. You can’t know for sure how the situation unfolded or what instigated the physical aggression. Jackson-Rice encourages parents not to get into the weeds of who-did-what-when. “There’s nothing positive that can come out of refereeing a sibling disagreement,” she says. “The only reason we’re involved is because someone wants attention from us, and it’s negative attention.”
Establish house rules. “Make sure your kids understand your
family values in terms of kindness and treating each other with love and respect,” says parent coach Sara Minges. Sit down with your children to discuss your family’s values and a simple code of conduct, like keeping hands to yourself, using respectful language and sharing.
Reward the positive. “Set an attainable goal for following the
rules to earn a desired reward,” Moody says. “Catch your children following these rules often. Provide praise immediately and give them a token to represent each step toward their goal.” For example, you might create a sticker chart or marble/cotton ball jar and every time your kids work well as a team, they receive a token in the jar or a sticker on the chart. When the tokens reach a certain number, they earn a special family activity.
Take breaks. Instead of playing judge and jury, separate your
quarreling offspring for awhile. “We need to take a break, and we need to calm down. It doesn’t have to be a punishment. It’s just learning to cope and get through the situation,” Jackson-Rice says.
Foster problem solving. Ask your kids to consider each
Know your hot buttons. “As parents, we are models for our
other’s feelings and work toward problem-solving their disagreements, with empathy-building questions like: “How would it make you feel if your brother/sister said that to you?” and solution-seeking queries like: “What can you do to help the situation?”
children. It’s important to remain calm and respectful so that we can teach our children to treat others in the same manner,” Moody says. When creating your house rules, consider the types of behaviors that your kids do that flip your patience.
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“What are the things that drive you bonkers? Try to come out with as comprehensive or realistic a list as possible, whether it’s yelling and screaming, throwing things, stomping feet or using foul language,” Minges says. With a plan in place, it will be easier to keep your cool. For example, you might say: “You know our rule about name-calling. This is your first warning. Do it again and you’ll lose your video game time today.” Calmly and consistently follow through whenever necessary. “Kids will learn ‘Hey, I’m not going to be able to get mom or dad angry so that they just give in,’” Minges says. “If this is how it happens all of the time, it makes it harder for them to take advantage of the situation or try to get out of something.”
while the other figures out how to cross the monkey bars faster. One may be better at basketball while the other excels at art. “Focus on each child’s individual strengths. Encourage your children to participate in activities that foster their unique strengths,” Moody says. Also, spend time one-on-one with your kids by engaging them in their favorite activities, playing a game or going for walks together. Individual time strengthens parent-child bonds and helps kids feel valued for who they are rather than how well they perform at a particular activity.
Promote a team atmosphere. Initiate team-building
opportunities like playing a game as team rather than as opponents, helping to prepare dinner, cleaning up after a meal or doing yard work together. And, again, reinforce positive interactions by praising your kids whenever they work or play well together. ESP
Acknowledge conflict resolution in action. “Remem-
ber to praise your children when they resolve an issue appropriately,” Moody says. “If only one child is managing the situation appropriately, give praise and attention to that child’s behavior (‘great job staying calm!’) and ignore minor misbehavior of the other child (taunting, boasting and complaining).” By focusing on the positive interactions, the negative interactions are likely to decrease. “Whatever we water grows. Whatever we pay attention to or whatever we give our kids attention for will grow,” Jackson-Rice says.
When to Consult a Professional
• Parents can’t spend time with both children at the same time • Routine physical aggression • Frequent degrading statements directed at a sibling (you’re ugly/I hate you/you’re fat, etc.) • Causes significant distress in the family • Interferes with quality family life Sources: Jennifer Jackson-Rice; Dr. Simone Moody
Don’t compare your kids. While competition can be
healthy, it shouldn’t fuel all out war in your household. Try not to perpetuate sibling rivalry by drawing comparisons between your kids. One child may learn to ride a bike sooner than another,
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When Smart Kids Can’t Read 11:00 AM Spanish Fort Library, 7361 Spanish Fort Blvd Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Parents and teachers are invited to a free community workshop about dyslexia presented by Hunter Oswalt, MA, CALT, director of Read-Write: The Learning Center. www.spanishfortpubliclibrary.org/calendar/ The Town of Dauphin Island’s People’s Parade 1:00 PM Dauphin Island, Dauphin Island, AL, 36528 Experience the true culture of Dauphin Island through this unique parade which consists solely of locals who decorate their boats and pack their trailers full of moon pies and beads in order to celebrate the Mardi Gras festivities. Storytime with Nick Bruel - “Bad Kitty” 3:00 PM Page & Palette, 32 S Section St Fairhope, AL, 36532 Come to Page & Palette on Saturday, February 1st at 3 p.m. for a super special Storytime and author event with New York Times bestselling author Nick Bruel! 251-928-5295 www.pageandpalette.com Climbing the Ladder- The 2020 Fundraising Event 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM, South Baldwin Community Theatre, 2022 W. 2nd St. Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 Join us for an evening of fun and entertainment at our Second Annual Climbing the Ladder Gala Fundraiser. This year we will celebrate with a masquerade theme. Food and drinks will be provided along with a silent auction. 251-968-6721 Theatre 98 presents Flight: The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh 7:30 PM Theatre 98, 350 Morphy Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Following Charles Lindbergh during fourteen perilous years of his life — from the journey to Paris through the kidnapping of his son and up to the beginning of World War II — Flight is a rich examination of a singular American life. 251-928-4366 www.theatre98.org Indigo Girls 8:00 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim Street Mobile, AL, 36602 Indigo Girls in concert. www.mobilesaenger.com
Sunday February 2
Theatre 98 presents Flight: The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh 2:30 PM Details on February 1 listing.
Monday February 3
December ‘63: A Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons 7:00 PM Erie Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W. 2nd St. Gulf Shores, AL, 36561 2020 Winter Edition of Small Town, Big Beach Productions presents December ‘63: A Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons 251-968-1171 www.gulfshoresal.gov/stbbproductions
Tuesday February 4
December ‘63: A Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons 7:00 PM Erie Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W. 2nd St. Gulf Shores, AL, 36561 2020 Winter Edition of Small
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Wednesday February 5
Gulf Shores Garden Club’s 29th Annual Floral Seminar (www.gulfshores.com/events-calendar/art-culture/gulf-shores-garden-clubs-29th-annual-floral-seminar/)
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Erie Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W. 2nd St Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 Advance tickets are now on sale for the Gulf Shores Garden Club’s 29th Annual Floral Seminar on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at the Erie Meyer Civic Center in Gulf Shores. Lucinda Peltier, an acclaimed floral designer from New Iberia, Louisiana is the featured speaker. 205-410-3190 Wonderful Wetlands Observe and Explore (Free)
10:00 AM Graham Creek Nature Preserve, 23460 Wolf Bay Dr Foley, AL, 36535 FREE nature learning workshop for children 10 and under. We’ll explore the wetland habitats of Graham Creek Preserve, and the role they play in the hydrologic cycle and our coastal ecology. grahamcreekpreserve.org Winter Wednesdays
10:30 AM Bellingrath Gardens and Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road Theodore , AL, 36582 Even during the cold season, Bellingrath Gardens is filled with blooms and beauty. Gulf Coast residents and visitors are invited to join us at our Winter Wednesdays series in January and February for sessions on gardening, history and more. Winter Garden Walk – There is always something blooming at Bellingrath Gardens! Learn about the interesting winter borders and containers throughout the Gardens from Bellingrath’s Horticulture Management Team: Chuck Owens, Horticultural Management Director, and Barbara Smith, Display Coordinator. www.bellingrath.org Blippi Live! 6:00 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim Street Mobile, AL, 36602 Blippi Live! is set to bring the vivacious, energetic, and educational children’s character from the screen to the stage for an all-ages extravaganza of fun, dancing, singing and meeting amazing new friends onstage. www.mobilesaenger.com
Thursday February 6
State of the City Expo 5:00 PM Fairhope Civic Center, Fairhope, AL, 36532 Join your city leaders and city departments for an interactive, all-access event at the Fairhope Civic Center on February 6th. Hear about each City department’s plans for 2020 and ask your questions in this casual forum Theatre 98 presents Flight: The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh 7:30 PM Details on February 1 listing.
Friday February 7
Friends of the Foley Library Annual Book Sale 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Foley Public Library, 319 E. Laurel Ave Foley, AL, 36535 Friends of the Foley Library once again are hosting a Book Sale to support the Foley Public Library. Come in an pick up some inexpensive books for your library!
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State Highway 225 Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Join us for another evening of live music and storytelling www.blakeleypark.com Theatre 98 presents Flight: The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh Details on February 1 listing.
Saturday February 8
2020 Gator Chase 5K 8am & 1 Mile Fun Run 9am on the Causeway 8:00 AM 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30945 Five Rivers Boulevard Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Benefits Spanish Fort Education Enrichment Foundation (SFEEF) in providing educational enrichment opportunities for students who attend Spanish Fort schools. www.eventbrite.com Hub City Classic 5k/10k Run/Fun Run 8:00 AM Garrett Park, 18080 Pennsylvania Street Robertsdale, AL, 36567 The Hub City Classic will benefit the Jace Waters Foundation for Transitional Living of Alabama. Runsignup.com Friends of the Foley Library 2020 Annual Book Sale 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Foley Public Library, 319 E. Laurel Ave Foley, AL, 36535 Friends of the Foley Library once again are hosting a Book Sale to support the Foley Public Library. Come in an pick up some inexpensive books for your library! Arbor Day with the City of Fairhope 10:00 AM Coastal Alabama Community College, Fairhope, AL, 36532 Set to be honored as part of the celebration are Arbor Day poster contest winners as well as 2020 individual and business beautification award winners. A tree seedling giveaway follows the main program. 251-929-1466 Mystic Krewe of Salty Paws 10:00 AM Dauphin Island, Dauphin Island, AL, 36528 The newest addition to Dauphin Island’s Mardi season, the Mystic Krewe of Salty Paws, may just be the cutest one yet! Expect things to get ruff as the Town of Dauphin Island and the Animal Rescue Foundation present a parade of pups on Saturday, February 8th at 10:00 am. Be sure to bring your bags and see what treats these dogs may share. Survival Principles Instruction Program for Kids (Complimentary with regular park admission of $4 for adults and $3 for kids ages 6-12; under 6 is free. Program takes place at Chastang Field)
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Blakeley State Park, 34745 State Highway 225 Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 During this special program, children will be introduced to a few of the most basic survival principles that could mean life or death in the unfortunate event they became lost or separated from adults in the outdoors. They will also get a chance to meet some of the specially-trained dogs which assist professional rescue teams in locating lost or injured individuals in wilderness settings. www.blakeleypark.com The Mobile King Cake-Off 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Government Plaza, 205 Government St. Mobile, AL, 36602 The Mobile King
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Carlen Street Mobile, AL, 36606 An evening with acclaimed mezzo-soprano Suzanne Marie Lommler and Maestro Bernard McDonald. www.mobileopera.org Theatre 98 presents Flight: The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh 7:30 PM Details on February 1 listing.
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Theatre 98 presents Flight: The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh 2:30 PM Details on February 1 listing. Sunday Matinee (Free) 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30945 Five Rivers Boulevard Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 “Lord of the Ants” is a NOVA presentation featuring scientist, author, and Pulitzer Prize winner E.O. Wilson. Narrated by Harrison Ford. Approx. 1 hour. Free. Movie will loop throughout the day. 251-625-0814 www.outdooralabama.com/ activities/5-rivers-alabama-delta-resource-center
Monday February 10
John Davidson at Erie Meyer Civic Center 7:00 PM Erie Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W. 2nd St. Gulf Shores, AL, 36561 2020 Winter Edition of Small Town, Big Beach Productions presents John Davidson with special guest Gail Farrell 251-968-1171 www.gulfshoresal.gov/stbbproductions The Baldwin Pops John Allen Memorial Scholarship Concert 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Orange Beach Event Center, 4671 Wharf Parkway Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Join
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Tuesday February 11
John Davidson at Erie Meyer Civic Center 7:00 PM Erie Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W. 2nd St. Gulf Shores, AL, 36561 2020 Winter Edition of Small Town, Big Beach Productions presents John Davidson with special guest Gail Farrell 251-968-1171 www.gulfshoresal.gov/stbbproductions Shen Yun 7:30 PM Mobile Civic Center Theater, 401 Civic Center Drive Mobile, AL, 36602 Shen Yun invites you to travel back to the magical world of ancient China. Experience a lost culture through the incredible art of classical Chinese dance, and see legends come to life. Shen Yun makes this possible by pushing the boundaries of the performing arts, with a unique blend of stunning costuming, high-tech backdrops, and an orchestra like no other. Be prepared for a theatrical experience that will take your breath away! www.shenyun.com
Wednesday February 12 Winter Wednesdays Details on February 5 listing.
Friday February 14
Apollo’s Mystic Ladies (Free) 6:45 PM Daphne Civic Center, 2603 US-98 Daphne, AL, 36526 Starts behind the Daphne Civic Center on Scenic 98; south on 98 to College Avenue; west on College to Sixth Street; north on Sixth to Belrose
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Switchfoot 7:30 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim Street Mobile, AL, 36602 SWITCHFOOT & Their Fantastic Traveling Music Show - An Evening of Songs & Stories www.mobilesaenger.com
Graham Creek Nature Preserve hosts – Pollinator Workshop Series (Free) 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Graham Creek Nature Preserve, 23460 Wolf Bay Dr Foley, AL, 36535 A Free workshop series Learn about honey bees and other important pollinator species. Discover ways to make your backyard a pollinator oasis. grahamcreekpreserve.org
Saturday February 15
Living History Crew Drill 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Parkway Mobile, AL, 36602 History comes to life when the living history crews board the USS ALABAMA and USS DRUM for drill time. These historical reenactors demonstrate life aboard these naval vessels during WWII. Call to battle stations is sounded at 1:00 p.m. when vintage airplanes attack the ship and the crew defends her with guns blazing. Events and activities scheduled throughout the day. www.ussalabama.com Alabama Authors Day and Special Cruise to Bayou Canot 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Blakeley State Park, 34745 State Highway 225 Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Historic Blakeley State Park invites all those interested in the literary arts to join us for our annual Alabama Authors Day. A once-a-year event, this special celebration showcases the work of accomplished writers throughout the state, with an emphasis on
Knights of Ecor Rouge (Free) 6:30 PM Fairhope Civic Center, Fairhope, AL Starts at the Fairhope Civic Center on Section Street; south on Section to Fels Avenue; west on Fels to Church Street; north on Church to Fairhope Avenue; east on Fairhope to Bancroft Street; north on Bancroft to Magnolia Avenue; west on Magnolia to Church Street; south on Church to Fels Avenue; east on Fels to Section Street; north on Section to end at the starting point. www.eschamber.com
Special Species Observe and Explore (Free) 10:00 AM Graham Creek Nature Preserve, 23460 Wolf Bay Dr Foley, AL, 36535 Graham Creek Nature Preserve provides essential habitat for many special plant and animal species. Activities begin at 10: am with a story, followed by an educational lesson. A take home craft will finish up the morning’s schedule. grahamcreekpreserve.org Central Baldwin Showcase 12:00 Robertsdale High School, 1 Golden Bear Drive Robertsdale, AL, 36567 Color Guard and Percussion competition that will feature groups from all along the Gulf Coast Mystic Mutts of Revelry Parade (Free) 3:00 PM Fairhopers Community Park, Church Street Fairhope, AL The MMOR 2019 festivities will begin around noon that morning inside the Fairhoper’s Community Park located on the corner of Church St. and Morphy Ave. in Fairhope. The parade will roll at 3 p.m. The parade theme is “Hairy Pawter and the Sorcerer’s Bone.” Come dressed as your favorite Harry Potter character. www.eschamber.com
Scotty McCreery 7:30 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim Street Mobile, AL, 36602 Scotty McCreery in concert. www.mobilesaenger.com Sea Turtle Half Marathon and Sweetheart 5K 7:30 PM The Hangout, 101 E Beach Blvd Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 Come for the race, stay for the party! Immediately following the race is a post race after-party in The Hangout courtyard with live music, craft beer, and games for the kids like giant Jenga, foosball and ping pong, foam parties and more. register.chronotrack.com Battle of Mobile Bay 5K Run/Walk Fort Gaines, 51 Bienville Blvd Dauphin Island, AL, 36528 A scenic 5K certified course (AL05040JD) that starts at Fort Gaines and winds through scenic Dauphin Island neighborhoods. events.com
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The Last Siege- Historical Civil War Tour 2:30 PM 150 South Royal Street Mobile, AL, 36602 Gulf Coast Ducks, in collaboration with local author
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Monday February 17
Winter Edition Series: Harrison Greenbaum 7:00 PM Erie Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W. 2nd St. Gulf Shores, AL, 36561 2020 Winter Edition of Small Town, Big Beach Productions presents Harrison Greenbaum 251-968-1171 www.gulfshoresal.gov/stbbproductions
Tuesday February 18
Debra Goldstein - “Two Bites Too Many” / Susan Tanner - “Trouble in Action” 6:00 PM Page & Palette, 32 S Section St Fairhope, AL, 36532 Author Events with Debra Goldstein w/ “Two Bites Too Many”, and Susan Tanner w/ “Trouble in Action”. Signings & Book Talk. 251-928-5295 www.pageandpalette.com Peter Fletcher – Classical Guitarist
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welcome you to a magical evening in support of the Coastal Ballet non-profit. www.coastalballet.org/events/an-evening-of-musicwith-peter-fletcher-2 Winter Edition Series: Harrison Greenbaum 7:00 PM Erie Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W. 2nd St. Gulf Shores, AL, 36561 2020 Winter Edition of Small Town, Big Beach Productions presents Harrison Greenbaum 251-968-1171 www.gulfshoresal.gov/stbbproductions
Wednesday February 19 Winter Wednesdays Details on February 5 listing.
Friday February 21
Maids of Jubilee (Free) 6:45 PM Fairhope Civic Center, Fairhope, AL Starts at the Fairhope Civic Center on Section Street; south on Section to Fels Avenue; west on Fels to Church Street; north on Church to Fairhope Avenue; east on Fairhope to Bancroft Street; north on Bancroft to Magnolia Avenue; west on Magnolia to Church Street; south on Church to Fels Avenue; east on Fels to Section Street; north on Section to end at the starting point. www.eschamber.com
Saturday February 22
Arbor Day Tree Giveaway 8:00 AM Bay Minette City Hall, 301 D’Olive Street Bay Minette, AL, 36507 The Bay Minette Beautification Committee will hold its annual Arbor Day Tree Giveaway at Bay Minette City Hall. The giveaway will begin at 8:00am and remain open while supplies
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Sunday February 23
Loyal Order of the Firetruck (Free) 2:29 PM Daphne Civic Center, Daphne, AL Starts behind the Daphne Civic Center on Scenic 98; south on 98 to College Avenue; west on College to Sixth Street; north on Sixth to Belrose Avenue; east on Belrose to 98; back north up 98 to end at the starting point. www.eschamber.com Krewe du Cirque (Free) 4:00 PM OWA, Foley, AL, 36535 Join us February 23, 2020 for a fun-filled day of parades, events, activities and an exciting Mardi Gras after-party in the streets of Downtown OWA! Sunday Matinee (Free) 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30945 Five Rivers Boulevard Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 In the first episode of this BBCseries narrated by David Attenborough, animals must overcome their first great hurdle – surviving infancy. Approx. 1 hour. Free. Movie will loop throughout the day. 251-625-0814 www.outdooralabama.com/ activities/5-rivers-alabama-delta-resource-center
Monday February 24
Moon Pies on Main - Mardi Gras Parades 4:00 PM The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Are you ready for Mardi Gras season!? Come shake your tail feathers at our annual Moon Pies on Main - Mardi Gras Parades! Come early with the krewe to kick off the night with our rockin’ DJ starting at 4pm. The kid’s activities will get started at 5pm, so be sure to bring the kiddos by to get all their energy out at the bounce house and rock wall, did we mention they are FREE!? We will also have live animals for them to pet and a face painter ($5-$10). alwharf.com
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Mobile Area Orchid Society’s 43rd Annual Orchid Show and Sale 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Details on February 28 listing. Pirate Dash 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk 8:00 AM Knoll Park on Magnolia Avenue, Fairhope, AL, 36532 Race to benefit Fairhope Elementary and Intermediate Schools. www.eventbrite.com
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Inaugural Baldwin County Cattlemen’s Festival 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Baldwin County Fairgrounds, 19477 Fairground Rd Robertsdale, AL, 36567 We will see you at the Fairgrounds! With crafts, antiques, petting zoo, a cookoff, and much more, there will be something for everyone at this family-friendly festival. 858-663-1379
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Jurassic Quest 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Mobile Convention Center, 1 South Water Street Mobile, AL, 36602 The Largest Exhibition of Lifesize, Moving, Museum-Quality Dinosaurs in North America! www.jurassicquest.com/
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Gulf Shores Parade (Free) 10:00 AM Winn Dixie Shopping Center, Gulf Shores, AL Starts on Alabama 59 and 16th Avenue (in front of the Winn-Dixie shopping center) and travels south on 59 to Perdido Beach Boulevard (Alabama 182); turns east on 182 and ends at First Street. Orange Beach Parade (Free) 2:00 PM Perdido Beach Boulevard Orange Beach, AL, 36561 A two-mile stretch of Perdido Beach Boulevard (Alabama 182) from west to east. Starting at Wintzell’s Oyster House (24131 Perdido Beach Boulevard) and ending at Alabama 161. LuLu’s Mardi Gras Celebration & Boat Parade 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 200 East 25th Avenue Gulf Shores, AL, 36561 Watch the Mardi Gras boat parade as it rolls into LuLu’s and keep the party going with more great music at 5 p.m. This is a full day of great eats, great music, and great fun! 251-967-LULU
Wednesday February 26 Winter Wednesdays Details on February 5 listing.
Friday February 28
Mobile Area Orchid Society’s 43rd Annual Orchid Show and Sale 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Bellingrath Gardens and Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road Theodore, AL, 36582 Mobile Area Orchid Society members will display their best orchids and will be available to answer questions and provide tips on growing and caring for these exotic plants. The show will include vendors selling orchids, supplies and accessories. bellingrath.org/experiences/events/mobile-areaorchid-societys-annual-orchid-show-sale/ Jurassic Quest 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Mobile Convention Center, 1 South Water Street Mobile, AL, 36602 The Largest Exhibition of Lifesize, Moving, Museum-Quality Dinosaurs in North America! www.jurassicquest.com/ 2nd Annual Radio Theatre Festival South Baldwin Community Theater, 2022 West 2nd Street Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 When our Radio Theatre Festival is “on the air” you will be taken back to the golden age of radio with comedies, science fiction adventure, and dramas from the time before television! The good guys were good, the bad guys were bad, and the jokes had to be funny. Time: 2:30pm and 7:30pm sbct.biz/
Saturday February 29
Gulf Shores City Schools Dolphin Dash 5K 8:00 AM Gulf Shores Public Beach Gulf Place W. Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 Raising money for Gulf Shores City Schools Parent Teacher Organization. runsignup.com/Race/AL/GulfShores/GSCSDolphinDash5K
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28th Annual Orange Beach Seafood Festival & Car Show at The Wharf 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Bring the whole family out to enjoy tons of art, craft vendors and delicious food! There will be two stages for live music to dance the afternoon away, as well as dozens of classic and hot rod vehicles to check out. Don’t forget to bring that furrbaby for the pet parade, if you don’t have one, don’t worry we have a pet adoption going on at the same time! alwharf.com An Evening With Amy Grant 7:30 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim Street Mobile, AL, 36602 An Evening With Amy Grant www.mobilesaenger.com 2nd Annual Radio Theatre Festival Details February 28.
Sunday March 1
Mobile Area Orchid Society’s 43rd Annual Orchid Show and Sale 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Details on February 28 listing. 2nd Annual Radio Theatre Festival Details February 28.
Wednesday March 4
Weather Watch Observe and Explore (Free) 10:00 AM Graham Creek Nature Preserve, 23460 Wolf Bay Dr Foley, AL, 36535 The water cycle and weather are today’s topics. Activities begin at 10 am with a story, followed by a lesson, cloud watching and a science experiment. Our event will conclude with a cloud themed art project. grahamcreekpreserve.org
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Saturday March 7
Daphne’s Arbor Day Celebration 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Daphne Public Library, 2607 US-98 Daphne, AL, 36526 Over 3,500 trees will be given away at Daphne’s annual Arbor Day Celebration taking place Saturday, March 7, 2020. The event will be held in the Plaza at the Daphne Public Library and will feature planting & care learning stations, composting advice, rain barrels, educational exhibits and more!
Ballyhoo A Celebration of Art and Culture 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Gulf State Park, 20115 State Hwy. 135 Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 Kick-off festival season with Ballyhoo! This exciting event is unique in its focus on fine art combined with cultural charm and the fun-loving spirit of residents of Coastal Alabama! Enjoy fine art from all across the southeast, live music and cultural exchange. 251-223-3970 www.gulfshores.com/events-calendar/art-culture/ballyhoo-a-celebration-of-art-andculture/ Community Volunteer Day (Free) 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Graham Creek Nature Preserve, 23460 Wolf Bay Dr Foley, AL, 36535 We will host a community volunteer to work on a variety of projects in the outdoor classroom and play garden. We will begin at 9 am and finish up around noon. grahamcreekpreserve.org WWII Living History Event 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Fort Gaines, 51 Bienville Boulevard Dauphin Island, AL, 36606 Come and experience a day in the life of a WWII soldier. The soldiers will be doing drills throughout the day; there will be authentic camping and blacksmithing in the original blacksmith shop. dauphinisland.org/fort-gaines/ Mobile Boat Show (Adults $10, Children 15 and under
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10:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Mobile Convention Center, 1 South Water Street Mobile, AL, 36602 In addition to a huge selection of boats and marine products, there are special events for the whole family to enjoy! gulfcoastshows.com/mobile
Chili for Charity Cook-off 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM, Halstead Amphitheater, 440 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Besides some of the best chili you will taste in Baldwin County there will be live music, children’s inflatables, a balloon artist, tasty baked goods and of course the friendly competition among our cooking teams. www.baldwinemi.org/chili-for-charity-2020 Southern Song Series 2:30 PM South Baldwin Community Theater, 2022 West 2nd Street Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 Beginning with a couple of classic blues songs and ending up somewhere between a smidgen of country with a big ol’ side helpin’ of southern rock, we are bringing y’all some good ol’ music from the south, darlin. sbct.biz/ Mobile Symphony Orchestra Presents Vivace 7:30 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim Street Mobile, AL, 36602 The Mobile Symphony salutes young talent and classical masterworks with Vivace, Saturday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, March 8, at 2:30 p.m. at the Saenger. Young, vibrant and exceptionally talented – cello prodigy Sujari Britt performed at the White House when she was 8 and was a hit on public radio’s From the Top at 10. Now she’s set to wow Mobile audiences as she joins the MSO for the Saint-Saens concerto. www.mobilesymphony.org
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FamilyCalendar SEEDS Classic Rock 5K & Fun Run Daphne Civic Center, 1705 Main St Daphne, AL, 36526active.com
Sunday March 8
Mobile Boat Show (Adults $10, Children 15 and under
FREE, Military $2 off)
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Mobile Convention Center, 1 South Water Street Mobile, AL, 36602 In addition to a huge selection of boats and marine products, there are special events for the whole family to enjoy! gulfcoastshows.com/mobile Ballyhoo A Celebration of Art and Culture 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Gulf State Park, 20115 State Hwy. 135 Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 Kick-off festival season with Ballyhoo! This exciting event is unique in its focus on fine art combined with cultural charm and the fun-loving spirit of residents of Coastal Alabama! Enjoy fine art from all across the southeast, live music and cultural exchange. 251-223-3970 www.gulfshores.com/events-calendar/art-culture/ballyhoo-a-celebration-of-art-andculture/ Mobile Symphony Orchestra Presents Vivace 2:30 PM Details on March 7 listing. Southern Song Series 2:30 PM South Baldwin Community Theater, 2022 West 2nd Street Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 Beginning with a couple of classic blues songs and ending up somewhere between a smidgen of country with a big ol’ side helpin’ of southern rock, we are bringing y’all some good ol’ music from the south, darlin. sbct.biz/
Friday March 13
Southern Song Series 7:30 PM South Baldwin Community Theater, 2022 West 2nd Street Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 Beginning with a couple of classic blues songs and ending up somewhere between a smidgen of country with a big ol’ side helpin’ of southern rock, we are bringing y’all some good ol’ music from the south, darlin. sbct.biz/
Saturday March 14
BBQ & Blues Cook-Off 2020 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Heritage Park, 101 E Laurel Ave Foley, AL, 36535 Welcome spring with the annual BBQ & Blues Cook-Off, held the third Saturday in March in downtown Foley’s Heritage Park. In addition to great food, enjoy live blues music, arts and crafts, and children’s activities. Mostly, enjoy the delicious, finger-licking, grilled concoctions from competing BBQ teams! www.southbaldwinchamber.com
Daily year-round
SPECTRA Sound & Light Spectacular (Free) 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 The whole family can laugh and dance together! A Holiday show (6pm & 7pm), Patriotic Show, Pirate Adventure, Tribute to The Wharf, and our brand new Baby Shark minishow! (5:30pm & 6:30pm). 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com
First and Third Mondays
The Moonlight Chasse’ Ballroom Dance Society 7:00 PM Hot Wheels Skating Rink, 616 Whispering Pines Road Daphne, AL, 36526 The Moonlight Chasse’ Ballroom Dance Society
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Read and Discover: Story Time! (Ages 2-6) 10:30 AM Page & Palette, 32 South Section Street Fairhope, AL, 36532 Join Miss Paula for early learning activities. Tabletop Game Night (Free) 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Spanish Fort Public Library, 7361 Spanish Fort Blvd Spanish Fort, AL, 36537 Join us each week for good old fashioned Board Games! All ages! All skill levels. All levels of FUN. www.spanishfortpubliclibrary.org
Tuesdays thru February 11
Author Series (Free) 11:00 AM Cultural Center Auditorium, 19470 Oak Road West Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 Join the City of Gulf Shores Recreation Department for “Author Series.” This event is hosted annual during the months of January-February and features many distinguished authors and presenters discussing their works and other related topics. Come enjoy some lively conversation! www.gulfshoresal.gov/1445/Author-Series
First and Third Tuesdays
5 Rivers StoryTime (Free) 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30945 Five Rivers Boulevard Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 The 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month is StoryTime at 5 Rivers. Children under the age of 6 are welcome to stop by for a free reading of a nature based story followed by arts and crafts. 10-11am, free, no registration necessary. 251-625-0814 www.outdooralabama.com/ activities/5-rivers-alabama-delta-resource-center
Tuesdays and Saturdays
Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermans Market, 20733 Miflin Rd Foley, AL, 36535 At the Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market, you will find fresh seafood, including shrimp, crabmeat, oysters and fish fillets. Other vendors offer organic steaks, ground beef and pork products. Complete your meal with a loaf of freshly baked bread and a dessert. Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Trip Down Memory Lane Dinner Show at OWA - Brandon Styles 1 Man, 40 Voices 5:30 PM Downtown OWA, 101-H South OWA Blvd. Foley, AL, 36535 Brandon will awe you during his 1 MAN VARIETY SHOW with nearly 60 different singing & speaking impressions from your favorite celebrities ranging from Frank Sinatra to Justin Bieber while he mixes in the perfect amount of comedy, dance, audience participation, ventriloquism, and award-winning magic in a fast-paced, 60-minute Vegas-style show for all ages! reservations.waverez.com/brandonstyles
Every Wednesday
Family Story Time 10:30 AM Page & Palette, 32 South Section Street Fairhope, AL, 36532 Miss Stephanie presents family storytime for all to enjoy! Girls Who Code 4:15 PM Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Girls Who Code is a
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national nonprofit organization working to close the gender gap in technology by sponsoring coding clubs in schools, libraries, and community centers all over the country. Our club, Code Cats, is open to girls in grades 3rd - 5th who want to learn more about coding, programming computers, and have fun 251-928-7483 www.fairhopelibrary.org/
Wednesdays thru February 26
Wednesday Guided Tours Fort Morgan Fort Morgan, 51 Hwy 180 Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 A guided tour will be given of the lower level of the fort by a volunteer or staff member. 251-540-7127 www.fort-morgan.org
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First Thursday
Book Buzz Book Club 4:00 PM Page & Palette, 32 South Section Street Fairhope, AL, 36532 Have a new favorite book and can’t wait to tell someone about it? Come to Book Buzz and we will discuss what you have been reading. Grades 5-12.
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Daphne Farmers Market 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM, 2305 US-98 Daphne, AL, 36526 Daphne Farmers Market Free Build 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Free build for all ages. 251-928-7483 www.fairhopelibrary.org/
First and Third Fridays
Art and Coloring Class (Free) 1:00 PM Daphne Public Library, 2607 US-98 Daphne, AL, 36526 Art and Coloring Class 251-621-2818 www.daphnelibrary.org
First Friday
First Friday Art Walk 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Downtown Fairhope, Fairhope, AL, 36532 Fairhope First Friday Art Walk Visit our local merchants in Downtown Fairhope as they open late and highlight the art community. Art Walk happens every first Friday of each month from 6-8 p.m.
Fourth Fridays
Fourth Fridays: Evenings at the Eastern Shore 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, The Pavilion at Eastern Shore Centre, Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Along with the free concert, Eastern Shore Centre merchants will have event exclusive deals and discounts that patrons can only take advantage of on fourth Fridays every month. www.easternshorecentre.com
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1st Sunday Outdoor Market 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30945 Five Rivers Boulevard Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Featuring local arts & crafts, farmers’ market, and outdoor-themed items 251-625-0814 www.outdooralabama.com/ activities/5-rivers-alabama-delta-resource-center
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Animal Ambassadors 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM, 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30945 Five Rivers Boulevard Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Join us at 2 PM as we present one or more of our live educational animals 251-625-0814 www.outdooralabama.com/ activities/5-rivers-alabama-delta-resource-center
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Classes/Support Alabama Pre/Post Adoption Connections (APAC) Offering Adoptive Family Support Group Meetings in Baldwin County the 2nd Thursday of each month. The meeting is held at 3 Circle Church, 10274 Highway 104, Fairhope. from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Parent, Youth/Teen group and childcare is available. Topic discussions by adoption professionals and ceu’s for foster families are offered. For more information call 251-460-2727 or 1-800-4891886 or www.childrensaid.org. APAC also offers free counsuling services to adoptive families. Bridge Support Group A place where parents with similar experiences come together to share stories, advice and love. These families have had babies who: were stillborn, born with a lethal anomaly (such as Trisomy 13, Trisomy 18, skeletal dysplasia, anencephaly) or had a baby that only lived in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Our families are from all over the Gulf Coast and all have beautiful stories to tell. Meets 1st Tuesday of every month, 5:30pm-until. Dinner is served. 1st floor conference room of Strada Center, 1601 Center Street, Mobile. Contact: Rene Sprague RN, MSN rgilstrapsprague@ health.southalabama.edu, 251-610-5264. Please RSVP if you plan to attend. Celebration MOPS Fairhope (Meets During School Year Only) Celebration MOPS meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Celebration Church, 8180 Dyer Road, Fairhope. Childcare is provided and is included in the fees. There is an annual $23.95 MOPS International membership fee and $30 per semester. Call for info at 251-928-0343 or like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/celebrationmopsfairhopeal. Family Center’s Positive Parenting Classes are held on Tuesday mornings 9:30-11:30 am and Responsible Parenting with focus on fathers,
co-parenting and economic stability/child support are Wednesday mornings 9 am-11 am and Monday evenings 6 pm-8pm. Call 251-947-4700 to register for either class. at The Family Center is located at 22671 Hwy. 59 South, Robertsdale. Fairhope MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Want to find your mom tribe? Join us at Fairhope MOPs. Meetings are held 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from 9:30-11:30am at Fairhope United Methodist Church in the Christian Life Center. For additional information regarding MOPS International please visit www.mops.org. For additional information regarding Fairhope MOPs Registration and childcare availability please e-mail is at fairhopemops@yahoo.com or visit or Facebook page, Fairhope MOPs. Father Central of Daphne *Positive Fathering, A New & Improved Parenting Class Just For Men, $75 giftcard upon completion. Mondays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Call 251-626-1610 to register, held at The Exchange Club Family Center of Baldwin County, 27365 Pollard Rd., Daphne, near the YMCA. *Chill Skills” - Anger Management by appointment. $25 giftcard upon completion. Call 251-626-1610 schedule, The Exchange Club Family Center of Baldwin County, 27365 Pollard Rd., Daphne, near the YMCA. *Nurturing Parenting, everything you need to know but were afraid to ask. Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., 12-week rotating series. Jump in on any Thursday! Call 251626-1610 to register, 27365 Pollard Rd, Daphne. Shepherd’s Place (Christian Life Center) Ministry for memory & physically challenged. Mondays & Wednesdays 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Fairhope United Methodist Church, 155 South Section Street, Fairhope. 928-1148. SOS (Survivors of Suicide) This group is for adults who has ever lost a loved one to suicide. SOS meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of EVERY month from 6:30 to approximately 8:00 p.m. at the Fairhope United Methodist Church, 155 S. Section Street, Fairhope. The support group is facilitated by a professional and co-facilitated by two survivors. For information, please email jlbarber5@bellsouth.net or call 251-455-6453. South Baldwin Regional Medical Center offers the following classes: Your entire family can take part in several informative classes designed to help moms and dads welcome their special new addition to the family with more confidence. Classes cover topics including: Having A Healthy Pregnancy Nutrition, discomforts of pregnancy, warning signs of complications, and relaxation exercises. One session. $10. Prepared Childbirth Classes (Once a week for four weeks). Cost: $30 Week 1: Begin the Stages of Labor: The labor and delivery process, signs and stages of labor, options for coping, pain management, vaginal delivery, and relaxation exercises. Week 2: Delivery and Cesarean Birth: A review of complications that may arise, use of special equipment, complete the stages of labor, cesarean delivery, and relaxation exercises. Week 3: New Born and Postpartum Care: Newborn appearance, caring for the newborn, infant safety, recognizing complications, relaxation exercises, and choosing a pediatrician. What to expect after delivery, understanding the physical and emotional changes to your body, and relaxation exercises. Week 4: The Art of Breast Feeding: The benefits
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of breast feeding for mother and baby, anatomy and physiology of the breast, how to breastfeed, and common difficulties. One session. • Tiny Toes members may enroll in Yoga, Water Aerobics and Expectant Mother Exercise classes through the Snook Family YMCA. The fee is $5 a class. There is a $3 fee for child care. There is no fee if you are already a member of the YMCA. All classes are located at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center–1613 North McKenzie Street Foley. Tuesday evenings 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Classroom A. • Please plan to attend the Healthy Pregnancy Class during your first trimester and the Prepared Childbirth Classes anytime after your 24th week of pregnancy. For more information or to enroll please call the OB Educator at 949-3676 to schedule. Thomas Hospital offers the following classes: Breastfeeding Class Thomas Fitness Center (Fairhope). Monthly, first Tuesday, 6 - 8 p.m. Free. Infant CPR and Safety Class Thomas Fitness Center (Fairhope). Pre-registration required. To register call 279-1373. Saturdays, 4 - 6 p.m. Moving Through Labor Childbirth Classes Three or four-week prepared childbirth class series which prepares the mother-to-be and her support partner for the labor and delivery experience. $30 fee for the class series. Thomas Fitness Center, (Fairhope) Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thomas Fitness Center (Fairhope) Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thomas Medical Center (Daphne) Tuesdays, 6-8:30 p.m. Thomas Medical Center (Daphne) Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Call 251- 279-1373 or visit www.thomashospital.com for upcoming classes and registration. Natural Childbirth Classes, Fertility Awareness, Mother’s Comfort, Exercise and Nutrition For class schedule or information call Geralyn Piizzotti, 251- 928-9396. Yourbodyyourbirth@bellsouth.net. Newborn Basics Class Held on the second Monday of every month from 6 – 8 p.m. at Thomas Medical Center in Daphne. Free. No Pre-registration required. Pre-admission Sessions 6 p.m. at Thomas Medical Center in Daphne. Sibling Class Thomas Hospital Fitness Center (Fairhope). Pre-registration required. Call 279-1373. 10-11 a.m. Thomas Hospital offers the following support groups for the community: Alanon (Alcoholics Anonymous) Meetings are held every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at The Harborl. Call 800-477-1104. 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 info. ALS Support Group Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month from 11 a.m. to noon at Thomas Medical Center. Call 205-937-4415 for more information. Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. at the Thomas Hospital Health Resource Center located at: 308 S. Greeno Road, Fairhope. Call 928-8650 for more information. Cancer Support Group for Women Meetings are held the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Morphy Conference Room. For more information, call Patti Huval at 209-1229.
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Just Mercy
Dolittle
MPAA Rating: PG-13 Overall: A Violence: C+ Sexual Content: AProfanity: C+ Alcohol / Drug Use: B “You don’t know what you into down here in Alabama. When you’re guilty from the moment you born.” So says death row inmate Walter McMillan (Jamie Foxx) to earnest young lawyer Bryan Stevenson (Michael B Jordan). An idealistic graduate of Harvard Law School, Stevenson has moved to Alabama and open the Equal Justice Initiative, a small office dedicated to helping the most vulnerable victims of the justice system. As he digs into McMillan’s case, Stevenson uncovers a web of perjury, witness intimidation, and undisclosed evidence, eventually realizing that his client is on death row for a murder he did not commit. Director Destin Daniel Cretton deserves credit for not sensationalizing this case but for providing a measured, dignified retelling of the tragic story. And Jamie Foxx’s portrayal of McMillan steals the show. Just Mercy can be a hard film to watch, with scenes that alternately filled me with hopelessness, frustration, and anger. Fortunately, the film isn’t 136 minutes of unrelieved darkness. There is hope in the scenes of community and loving support extended to those who suffer. There is hope in the determination of Stevenson and his growing staff to free the innocent and to end capital punishment. And there is hope that their efforts at legal reform will be successful. Parents considering family viewing can be assured that the PG-13 rating is appropriate. There is some swearing in the film and many viewers will be deeply disturbed by a few scenes. But the scariest moment in the movie comes at the very beginning and it’s a simple phrase on a dark screen: “Based on a true story”.
MPAA Rating: PG Overall: C+ Violence: BSexual Content: B Profanity: AAlcohol / Drug Use: C The story opens with Dr. Dolittle (Robert Downey Jr.), nursing his grief after the death of his beloved wife and living as a recluse on his estate. But then Queen Victoria (Jessie Buckley) falls ill and sends a tween-aged friend to extend an invitation the physician can’t refuse. Dolittle’s medical skill and his dog’s refined sense of smell lead to a diagnosis, but, alas, the only possible cure is the fruit of the Eden Tree, a semi-mythical plant which has never been proven to exist. The doctor, apprentice Tommy Stubbins (Harry Collett), and most of the talking menagerie head off on their ocean voyage, unaware that there are members of the court who don’t want the queen to recover and will stop at nothing to ensure Dolittle’s failure. Sadly, Dolittle also has some unexpected content problems. Parents will be pleased that there are no swear words, sexual activity, or alcohol consumption. But they won’t be happy to see Dolittle sedated against his will so his animals can “groom” him. Forced use of a drug is a big red flag in any movie, but particularly one for kids. But the most grotesque moment in the film is when the doctor has a most unusual patient – a very cranky dragon (Frances de la Tour). With his usual acumen, Dolittle diagnoses her with an “obstruction” in her nether regions. The movie is also chock-full of moderately violent action scenes, but everything else fades into insignificance after seeing the doctor up to his elbow inside a dragon’s backside. If you’re looking for a fun family movie night, Dolittle is unlikely to fit the bill, unless your kids really love talking animals, fart jokes, and dragon posteriors, and don’t care if the plot hangs together.
Underwater
The Turning
MPAA Rating: PG-13 Overall: C Violence: CSexual Content: B Profanity: D Alcohol / Drug Use: A In the depths of Pacific Ocean’s Mariana Trench, Tian Industries has built a massive mining complex to extract resources from the earth. Unfortunately for the crew, things have started to go wrong, beginning with a massive earthquake that destroys nearly 70% of the station. Worse yet, the damage threatens to send the nuclear reactor which powers the facility into a meltdown. A mechanical engineer, Norah Price (Kristen Stewart), must team up with the other survivors, including Captain Lucien (Vincent Cassel) and Emily Haversham (Jessica Henwick), a biologist, in order to escape the crippled complex. But out in the deep dark water, something is moving. Underwater is astoundingly unoriginal, but oddly watchable nonetheless. As far as parental concerns go, Underwater is a pretty standard PG-13 action/horror. It stands out for a lack of awkward sexual innuendo or dialogue but overcompensates in the language and violence categories. With three extreme profanities and around 18 scatological curses, the movie is getting away with a lot at the PG-13 level. The violence is more of what you’d expect, but it still isn’t wholesome family fun to watch a man’s pressure suit break and see what happens when the human body is suddenly exposed to 8 tons of pressure per square inch. I guess you could frame it as a science lesson? Maybe not. Underwater is so stereotypical it almost feels like it belongs in another movie. Movies like this set your brain firmly in the off position, rendering any complex thinking impossible for the following half hour at minimum. As such, it’s a perfect choice for teenagers looking for a quick scare.
MPAA Rating: PG-13 Overall: D Violence: CSexual Content: D Profanity: CAlcohol / Drug Use: C Kate (Mackenzie Davis) has been teaching school, but when an opportunity comes up to become a live-in tutor for a young girl, she packs up and moves to the remote manor in the Maine countryside. Flora (Brooklynn Prince), the young girl Kate is supposed to be teaching, has lost both of her parents, and her last nanny disappeared in the middle of the night. Determined not to abandon the girl, Kate sticks to her post even when Flora’s delinquent older brother, Miles (Finn Wolfhard) is expelled from his boarding school and comes under Kate’s care. But as more and more strange things happen around her, Kate begins to wonder if she shouldn’t move back to the city. The content is a little much for a PG-13 rating, although in a pleasant surprise, there is far less profanity than I would expect in a horror movie. The violence also seems milder – until you get to the scene of sexual violence. This makes the film feel much darker than the other categories would indicate. It isn’t a careless treatment of that subject, but that doesn’t make it any more pleasant to watch, and it doesn’t make this a teen-friendly horror flick. For adult genre fans, The Turning could be a fun horror movie, especially if you’re willing to cut and run before the end. There’s a pretty clear point where you can choose to end the movie, and that’s where I’d get up and start making my way for the door. The big advantage of that, aside from not having to deal with the confusing ending, is that you don’t have to listen to every other person in the audience asking aloud: “What was that about?”
Eastern Shore Parents I February 2020
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