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Volume 13 Number 12

Columns

4 Publisher’s Note Lynn Knighton

Moms! Make You a Priority

Find out why and how to do it!

6 Kids Say the Wisest Things

Create a Summer of Magic

Beth Long, PhD, LPC, BCBA

Fun ideas your kids will love!

12 Kids Health Watch Sponsored by Magnolia Springs Pediatrics

50 Parenting, Media & Everything in Between Common Sense Media

2021 VBS Listing

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Departments On The Cover Anna Claire Kinsey (17), daughter of Mandie and Darryl Kinsey and big sister to Sarah Beth (15). Grandparents are Mary and Edward Kinsey and Mary Ann Napper. Anna Claire is an assistant dance instructor at Gulf Coast Dance Alliance. She is also the Captain of the “Jubilee Girls” (Daphne High School dance team) and was named an UDA All American in 2020. She is the 2020 Aqua Dogwood Trail Court Member, Miss Daphne High School 2019-2020, and Daphne High School Homecoming Queen 2020-2021. Anna Claire plans to attend the University of Alabama in the fall.

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May is here and that means we are rounding the corner towards summer break. After the school year we have all had I don’t think it can get here fast enough! As if the school year is not already filled with hectic schedules and challenges, add a pandemic to that and you have a real whirlwind on your hands. Whether you have been trying to navigate virtual school or yelling, “Don’t forget your mask!” as you rush out the door, we can all agree it is time for a break. I imagine the teachers who still have to maintain focus and decorum in the class are ready for a much needed break too! The good news is we are on the home stretch, which means it is time to do some planning for summer! Yeah!!! Many families have already planned vacations and registered their kids for summer camps but what about those in between times? After limited activities last year, kiddos are definitely going to want to be entertained this summer. Flip over to page 52 where Colleen Wright shares some fresh, easy ideas in Create a Summer of Magic. If you are looking for even more activities, this month you will also find our annual Vacation Bible Schools Guide on page 56. Can’t wait for summer and looking for some family friendly activities to participate in this month? Make sure you check out the Family Calendar on page 64. Once you get the kids’ schedules all straightened out, be sure you make time for yourself. After all, our children are not the only ones who need a break from this rough year. Navigating through a global pandemic alongside the regular school rush, laundry, and the endless list of other responsibilities makes parenting absolutely exhausting. It is important that we all take time to rejuvenate and focus on ourselves every now and then. Don’t let the mom/dad guilt kick in either. Taking time for yourself will refresh you and make you a better parent along with letting the children see you as a person, not just Mom or Dad. Moms, Make YOU a Priority, by Sarah Lyons, focuses on just that. She gives moms (and dads) suggestions of ways we can de-stress and find support. With Mother’s Day being celebrated this month, this is the perfect time to gather with your friends and celebrate the amazing job you do each day. Speaking of celebrations, I would like to take a moment to congratulate the class of 2021!! They have worked very hard and faced some big challenges this year to get to this point. I know all of the parents, grandparents and teachers are very proud of these young adults and wish them well on their next adventure. As parents, it can be tough seeing your babies grow up and thinking of the “lasts” that occur their senior year. The last prom, the last day of school, the last football game. However, this is also a time to celebrate a lot of new firsts! Focusing on the ‘firsts” is a great way to work through the transition and celebrate this new stage of life. As we enter the month of May, I hope you enjoy all of these celebrations and we wish you all a very happy Mother’s Day!

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he is not sitting in front of a video game living a virtual social life, they make sure he knows how to talk to people of all ages in a variety of settings, they help him find a job that expects him to be social, etc. How can you stop parenting from fear and start being proactive? 1. Stay present in the moment. If your child is crying over something silly, do not let it become anything more than a momentary heart break.

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“Mom, You Worry Too Much” A mother and her adorable 4-year-old son recently came in for counseling. The mother and I spoke about how to help him transition away from his favorite activities without having tantrums. As we continued talking, I spoke with her about the importance of taking her own thoughts captive. I told her, “Just because he has tantrums at 4 does not mean he is going to become an emotionally troubled adult. This is all just part of the developmental process.” The sweet boy started nodding his head and said, “Please listen to her, you worry too much.” We both laughed and marveled at his wisdom. If you sometimes create a tragic mental story when your child misbehaves, you are a normal parent. Our fear of who they might become helps us handle difficult situations. When your child takes a piece of candy from the checkout line, your fear of him becoming a thief forces you to walk him to the cashier to give back the candy. When your daughter is disrespectful to adults, you make her write an apology note so that she thinks twice about how she speaks to people. Helping our children take the time to correct their mistakes is one of the most important experiences in the learning process. Having a little fear of who

our children will become is not a problem. However, parenting from fear is detrimental to the emotional health of our children and ourselves. The problem with parenting from fear is that you define their future by their current actions. For example, your teenage son may not have a lot of friends. If you are parenting FROM fear, you take this behavior and begin to think your son is antisocial or has emotional problems. You may even begin to imagine your son is on the path to becoming a felon. Let’s be honest, your son may simply be an introvert, or he may simply prefer different activities than most of his peers. If you let your fear drive you as a parent, you risk becoming a consistently nagging parent riddled with anxiety and dissatisfaction. Instead, become a proactive parent that truly finds joy in the highs and lows of the process. Proactive parenting is when you help your children learn all the skills they need to be successful in life. Proactive parenting is noticing that your child may not have the confidence to engage socially. Proactive parents find social activities that are enjoyable to their son, they go out of their way to give him various social experiences, they make sure

2. Observe, listen, and encourage them to share the thoughts behind their actions. Do not worry if there is not thought, their frontal lobes are not formed and sometimes it is simply an inability to control their impulses. Sometimes though, their thoughts may be appropriate even if their actions are not. 3. Learn to appreciate who God created them to be. Help them discover their unique personality, gifts, strengths, and weaknesses. Do not waste a moment worrying about who they are not when you could be enjoying who they are. 4. To help you fully understand what is developmentally appropriate, surround yourself with families in a similar age and stage. You will be surprised at the number of things you fear that are completely normal.

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Get the gals together for the 7th Annual Fairhope Girl’s Night Out in downtown Fairhope, complete with an exclusive coupon book and commemorative t-shirt. This festive and fun fiesta is a great excuse to indulge in a little retail therapy with your friends. Every GNO participant will be registered for the door prize giveaways. Check out our Facebook page for updates and ticket information: Fairhope Girls Night Out!

Touch A Truck to be Held May 15

Touch A Truck is a family-friendly event that offers children (and adults) a hands-on opportunity to explore a variety of trucks, and meet the people who build, protect, and serve our community. What child doesn’t dream of sitting in the driver’s seat of a bulldozer? Children will be allowed to climb aboard and ask questions about their favorite trucks in a safe environment. There will also be lunch, snacks, and treats available for purchase. Touch A Truck benefits Adoption Rocks and Rapahope, two local charities. Adoption Rocks is dedicated to loving, embracing and enabling women who are seeking information about adoption as an option for their unplanned pregnancy, as well as those seeking to build families through adoption. Rapahope brings joy to the childhood cancer journey through recreational and support programs for those with childhood cancer and their families. Saturday, May 15, 2021 from 10 AM – 2 PM, at Hank Aaron Stadium Parking Lot. There will be a special “noise free” hour (no sirens, lights or horns) from 10 AM – 11 AM to include children with special needs.

Theatre on the Bluff Sunset Production of the Wizard of Oz

Registration for 2021 Publix Grandman Triathlon is Open

Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre (ESRT) presents The Wizard of Oz at Henry George Park in Fairhope, May 6-9, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. Gate opens at 6:30 p.m. Patrons should bring a blanket or lawn chair, and picnics are encouraged. Concessions will be available for purchase. Tickets available online and are non-refundable. www. easternshorerep.org.

Register now to get in on this year's Publix Grandman Triathlon to be held Saturday, May 22, 7 AM at the Fairhope Municipal Pier. Registration Price for Individual Racers from May 1 through the race: $105. Price for teams from May 1 through the race: $195. Not up to racing but still want to be part of something grand? We need you! The Publix Grandman Triathlon requires more than 100 dedicated volunteers. Be part of the race by making it happen! For registration, to check out race course maps, volunteer or for additional information visit www.thegrandman.com.

33rd Annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament Raises Over $45,000 for FEEF

Thank you to the sponsors of the 33rd Annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament for raising over $45,000 for the Fairhope Educational Enrichment Foundation (FEEF). The four-person scramble, presented by title sponsor Terry Thompson Chevrolet, was held on March 27 at the Quail Creek Golf Course. 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 East and West Elementary students • Hands-on discovery science labs at J. Larry Newton • Choral, piano, and guitar at 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 Eastern Shore Parents I May 2021

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Wonderful Wednesdays and Kids Gulf Discovery Day at Bellingrath Gardens and Home

Join us weekly from June 2 to July 28 for Wonderful Wednesdays at Bellingrath Gardens and Home, a fun, informative series to help Gulf Coast gardeners and enthusiasts make the most of our extended growing season. The Summer Garden Walk will kick off the series on Wednesday, June 2 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. We’re also excited to announce the return of Kids Gulf Discovery Day on June 9. Children of all ages will enjoy learning about the wildlife and ecology of the Gulf Coast from a variety of environmental organizations. The Environmental Studies Center will bring their Raptor Road Show to the Great Lawn to engage and educate guests about the wonders of native birds of prey. The Dauphin Island Sea Lab’s Touch Tables will be a chance for up-close examinations of the creatures of Mobile Bay. Visitors may also take a guided cruise along the beautiful Fowl River, courtesy of WildNative Delta Safaris. The cruise fees are $10 for adults and $6 for ages 0-12. For more information, visit bellingrath.org, or call 251-459-8864. Admission fees are $14 for adults, $8 for children ages 5-12 and free to Members of the Friends of Bellingrath and to ages 4 and younger. Reservations are required for the Kids Gulf Discovery Day cruises.

10th Annual Children’s Cup Regatta Weekend

The Children’s Cup Regatta will take place on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Sailing enthusiasts and friends are invited to enjoy a day of sailboat racing at the Fairhope Yacht Club, located at 101 Volanta Avenue. Guests are invited to watch the races free-of-charge beginning at 12:00 PM. Throughout the afternoon, guests can bid on silent auction items, and enjoy the kids’ activity area, cash bar, and live music. Registration starts at 4:00 PM, costs $50 per boat, and is open to all classes. Youth Class entry fee is $25 per boat. The kids’ activity area opens at 4:00 PM. Children’s of Alabama patients and their families in the area are invited to attend the Regatta. A few boats will be available to take former patients out to watch the sailing action close-up. To register online, visit http://give.childrensal.org/regatta2021 or call Kerrie Benson at (251) 610-4969. Event updates will be posted regularly to facebook.com/ChildrensCupRegatta. Day-of registration is available from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Fairhope Yacht Club.

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Baller Dream Foundation Fundraiser Honors Local School Volleyball Coach

The Baller Dream Foundation creates uplifting experiences for children and young adults battling cancer. Nothing brings us more joy than hosting unique parties to honor our Ballers across the country! The Baller Dream Foundation founder, Frank DeBlasi loves making a difference. Ever since his testicular cancer battle 13 years ago, he has been committed to lifting the spirits of children and young adults battling all forms of cancer through his 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Baller Dream Foundation. The first bay area fundraising event was held Sunday, April 25, at Hope Farm. Attendees spent the afternoon honoring Mobile Bay resident Ann Schilling, an iconic volleyball coach at Bayside Academy and stage IV breast cancer survivor. For more about the event and Coach Ann, visit https:// ballerdream.org/alabama. Instead of referring to those the Foundation serves as "patients,'' they are playfully known as "Ballers,'' a modern-day term for those living well, doing well, and in control. Whether he is gifting a new car, education costs, a live taping at Dancing with the Stars, or the chance to meet Guy Fieri, and Michael Buble, DeBlasi takes the time to build everlasting relationships with each Baller and their family. In addition to hosting multiple events in the Mobile Bay area, the Foundation has created its "Fighting Together" program, where team members and volunteers provide therapeutic activities, including Lego and slime building sessions, as well as art healing activities for Ballers in treatment at USA Children's and Women's Hospital in Mobile. www.ballerdream.org

Hope Cup to Benefit Skin Cancer Endowment

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and the annual Hope Cup Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at the Country Club of Mobile. Presented by Springhill Toyota, the event’s proceeds will benefit the Melanoma and Skin Cancer Endowment at the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., with tee-off at 10 a.m. The tournament is a four-person scramble, and will include putting contests, a survivor hole and prizes on every hole. An awards ceremony will be held after the tournament. Those interested in contributing can sponsor a hole, purchase a hat or register a four-person team to participate in the tournament. Additional information and a link to register for the tournament can be found on USA Health’s website.

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My Baby is Going to College! Happy Spring y’all! Well, this month I’m writing a bittersweet article because I’m coming to grips with the fact that my kids are growing up and will be headed off to college soon! But, they will grow up in spite of our best efforts, so there are some things as parents that we need to do to help them get ready. First, most colleges and military commitments require not only a physical, but some require bloodwork, a tuberculosis test and almost all require either booster or new immunizations. Unfortunately there are still outbreaks of preventable illnesses like mumps or measles as well as new ones (i.e. 2020)! The colleges will send out what they need, but since the immunizations are pretty much the same across the board, let’s talk about those. First, be sure that all routine childhood immunizations are up to date. These include the Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria

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and pertussis), MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella and varicella), Hepatitis A and B, Haemophilus and Polio. Some of these require boosters at certain ages, so check with your physician. Next, let’s think about vaccines for older kids. First, there are several vaccines for bacterial meningitis. These are often required and necessary because of how dangerous it can be. There are cases every year of college age kids who have died from this disease. Next is an annual flu shot and then a Pneumococcal shot for those with underlying health conditions. The Covid vaccine is available for older teenagers as well and I highly recommend it. The more people who get vaccinated, the quicker this pandemic goes away! Finally the HPV series is critical for both males and females to stop the spread of the virus that can cause cervical and other cancers. It’s an amazing medical breakthrough. Some parents are scared as it is considered a sexually transmitted disease. If you think this won’t apply to

you child, then you need to think back to your late teens and twenties and reconsider! Another consideration is transfer of healthcare. Kids with chronic illnesses and/or on chronic medications need to figure out a plan for their care at the new destination. Oftentimes student health can manage most conditions, but sometimes a specialist is needed. Talk with student health first for advice. Finally, be thinking about things you still manage for your child and start letting them manage it. Washing clothes and self hygiene are great first starts .But let your child navigate the immunization and paperwork process and call the college themselves to help manage their care. This small step can empower the kids to take control of their healthcare and this will have carryover into all aspects in the next chapter of their young lives! 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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BMES MyON Reading Challenge Winners

Bay Minette Elementary School students have been participating in the “MyON” reading challenge implemented county-wide by Baldwin County Public Schools. MyON is a scholastic app that has an endless number of books for students to read to themselves or listen by audio. Students at BMES accepted the challenge and the reading began. Students who read the most minutes would win the weekly challenge. Congratulations to the following students that won for their grade level for the Week 1 reading challenge: Kindergarten- Fulton Clewell; 1st grade- Graydon Powell; 2nd gradeJordan Williams; 3rd grade- Christopher Hayles; 4th grade- Kanye McCants; 5th grade- Brayden Tindle; 6th grade- Shaniya Williams. Winners for each week will be recognized throughout the challenge.

Daughters of the American Revolution Presents BCHS Student Awards

The Zachariah Godbold Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Bay Minette, welcomed Baldwin County High School students, the students' family members and friends, to their April “Student Awards” Chapter meeting. The Chapter presented these outstanding students with certificates, medals, and pin proudly acknowledging their courage, dependability, honor, leadership, patriotism, service, and excellence in academics. Pictured with Chapter Regent, Patti Smith are, left to right, Emma Janette Quezada, recognized for NSDAR Outstanding Work in American History, Tyler James Siggers, BCHS' 2020-2021 DAR Good Citizens award recipient, and Alfonzo Jamal Griffin, BCHS' 2020-2021 DAR Youth Citizenship awardee.

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Daphne HS Students Sign Letters of Intent

Students at Daphne High School took the next step by signing their letter of intent to continue their athletic careers at college. Congratulations athletes and parents. Signing recently were: Eli Poole (Swim) - Carson Newman University; Brooklyn Strevel (Cheer) - University of Mobile; Dominick Castronova (Baseball) - Bishop State; Reece Miles (Baseball) - University of Mobile; Jordan Powell (Football) - Huntingdon College; Joseph Hall (Football) - Hiram College; Presley Williams (Softball) - Pensacola State College; Reagan Bullock (Lacrosse) - Marymont University.

SEEDS Grant Provides Monogrammed Uniforms for Daphne HS Culinary Students Thank you to SEEDS in Daphne for supporting Daphne High School. The 20202021 grant allowed us to uniform our culinary students with new professional monogrammed uniforms! We are Trojan Proud!

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GSMS Governor’s App Challenge Winners

Congratulations to John Paul Hicks, Jesse Kelley, Layne Reid! They developed an app called "Help! ANYWHERE" for the 2020 Alabama Governor’s App Challenge. Their app was chosen as the winner for State School Board District 1 for the Middle School grade band. They attended the virtual Alabama Computer Science Summit in April for the final round of competition!

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Bayside Academy Junior Named Athlete of the Week

Bayside Academy junior Patrick Daves was recognized by the Mobile Optimist Club as Athlete of the Week for his performance at the Gulf Shores Invite, which took place on Saturday, March 13. Patrick, along with Coach Joe Swagart, attended the Mobile Optimist Club’s luncheon on Thursday, March 25, to accept this recognition. In the Gulf Shores Invite, Patrick recorded personal bests in the 110 meter hurdles, 300 meter hurdles, 200 meter dash, and high jump. What stands out with Patrick, outside of his speed and technical ability, are his overall times. Patrick’s time of 13.89 seconds in the 110 meter hurdles has him ranked 4th nationally according to Mile Split. Patrick’s time of 38.17 seconds in the 300 meter hurdles ranks him 13th. Pictured, Bayside Academy Track & Field Coach Joe Swagart with Patrick Daves.

Bayshore Christian School Softball Champs

Congratulations to the Bayshore Christian School Lady Eagles softball team! Area Champs with an 11-4 record.

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Young Authors at Christ the King Catholic School Mrs. Mitchell's 6th grade class recently published a book titled 2020 What a Year! The students wrote about and illustrated their memories from 2020. Each student's work was displayed on two pages in the book. When the books were delivered, the class had a "Signing Party".

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Renaissance School Students Accepted into Dual Enrollment Program

Students are receiving their dual enrollment acceptance letters! Some of them will start as early as June. Congratulations to our students and thank you Coastal Alabama Community College for this incredible opportunity!

Fairhope Tennis Teams Win Sectionals

Congratulations to both the girls and boys tennis teams for winning sectionals!

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Math Skills at Summerdale School

Mrs. Kaechele’s class at Summerdale School worked on reviewing math skills recently.

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Swift Students Love their Dogs

Kindergartners at Swift Elementary are showing off their writing skills by describing their dogs. They even illustrated their work with some fabulous drawings!

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Easter Celebrations Create Science Opportunities at Renaissance School Students enjoyed learning about the chemical reactions that occur when dying eggs and how/ which chickens can lay different colored eggs.

Marble Slab Donates Ice Cream to Spanish Fort HS Project Outreach Participants

Students who participate in Project Outreach Spanish Fort did not let the rain stop them from having the best time at an Ice Cream Social! A big thank you to Marble Slab Creamery for donating the ice cream!

Renaissance School Student and Cub Scout Places in Pinewood Derby Renaissance School student Ian won Second Place for Pinewood Derby Best In Show. Congratulations! Keep up the hard work!

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Christ the King Catholic School First Graders Visit City Hall

The CTKCS first grade classes were able to take a field trip recently, walking to Daphne City Hall to meet the mayors of Daphne and Fairhope, Robin LeJeune and Sherry Sullivan.

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8 ASMS Students Receive Recognition for National German Exam Performance

8 ASMS students out of 20 total in Alabama have been awarded medals and special recognition on the National German Exam Honor Roll for their performance on the 2021 national exam for high school students! Over 8,000 students participated in the exam this year. Congratulations to ASMS German instructor, Muriel Hoequist, and her students: David Johnston, Hannah Nguyen, Luke Burroughs, Shrish Shetty, Lindsey Haas, Elbread Roh, Caroline Nelson, and Tabitha Watson.

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Renaissance School Students Study the Weather

After learning about tools that help meteorologists predict weather, Renaissance School students accepted a fun STEAM challenge. They made awesome weather socks to show changing wind directions before this wet weather set in!

Loxley Students Present Presidential Projects

Ms. Mason's class at Loxley Elementary School presented their Presidential Projects!

Fairhope East Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Lisa Hood from Fairhope East Elementary School, the 2021-2022 Elementary Teacher of the Year.

Art Class at Magnolia School

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At Magnolia School students are continuing the fun learning the different types of printmaking in Art. We are printing with Legos to create patterns.

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Daphne HS Tennis Teams

Congrats to the Daphne High School’s Boys and Girls Tennis Teams for placing sectional runner ups! Also, congrats to Shayne Bodalia for placing 5th in the Singles Championship!

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Bayshore Christian School Baseball Champs

Congratulations to the Bayshore Baseball team! 1A Area One Champs with an 18-7 record!

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Kindergartners Learn about Zoo Animals at Florence B. Mathis

New custodian at Florence B Mathis Elementary School, Mr. Maynor shares his tortoise with Kindergarten as they are learning about Zoo animals.

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Bayside Academy Students Inducted into NHS and NJHS

In March, 34 Bayside Academy students were inducted into the Patsy T. Phillips chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS). Congratulations to the following inductees: Leo Backman, Rece Beardsley, Cole Boswell, Patterson Branyon, Ella Broadhead, Camille Buckner, Jackson DeLaney, Claire Donald, Henry Dowhan, Ethan Dull, Patrick Ellison, Hoke Fellers, Johnny Foster, Les Gaillard, Ty Hartman, Sellers Hixson, Leah Jha, David Klimjack, Cole Komyati, Angus Ladd, Cason Lane, Miriam McCoy, John-Ryan McGlasson, Landon McLean, Brett Nestande, Peyton Phillips, Lilly Rubio, Steele Sims, Grace Steele, Collins Terry, Rhia Tkac, Ben VanDerHeyden, Walker Watson, and Drew Wells. Also in March, 43 Bayside Academy students were inducted into the Ann Simpson Crosby chapter of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). Congratulations to the following inductees: Anna Camille Ahrendt, Palmer Angermeier, Elin Backman, Montgomery Beall, Mena Brevard, Burk Brown, Mai Mai Chatwood, Adriane Clemens, Woodie Collins, Marcella Covington, Grace Dawson, Catherine Doyle, Jared Dull, Molly Hagan, Sophia Haines, Molly Hughes, Lanee Imperato, Brecken Laliberte, Finlay Lavelle, Marlee Mackin, Amelia Marron, Caroline Marron, Virginia McCrory, Abby McDonald, Jack McKean, Madelyn McKean, Atkins McMillan, Annie Midyett, Libby Moore, Presley Putnam, Jana Ryals, Aiden Seward, Halle Shilston, Devon Shows, Misty Kate Smith, Sarah Sommerville, Jacob Stallworth, Kate VanDerHeyden, Sailor Watson, Amelia Wells, Luke White, Eli Williams, and Hudson Wilmott. These two honor societies’ objectives are to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership, and to encourage the development of character in all students of Bayside Academy.

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Two Robertsdale Seniors to Study Aerospace Engineering

Seniors Aidan Johnston and Hunter Theodoro from Robertsdale High School Bear Nation will be taking their talents to EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University. Having earned Presidential Scholarships, they will both study Aerospace Engineering. Join us in congratulating these outstanding students!

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Deep Breathing Lesson at Foley ES

Jared is the breathing leader in Mrs. Joellenbeck’s class. He found something that he is good at, and that he really likes doing. He is proud of himself, but he does not boast. Instead, Jared uses his expertise to help and inspire others. He puts Leader In Me Habit 8- Find Your Voice into action daily. While the class prepared for afternoon dismissal Jared taught his friends Say’Brion and Zacarias how to lead and help their entire class calm. This was important to him because they may not be in the same class next year and he wants for everyone to enjoy the benefits of deep breathing.

St. Michael HS Coach Visits Christ the King Students

St. Michael Catholic High School Athletic Director, Paul Knapstein and Head Football Coach, Philip Rivers, visited with our 6th & 7th grade classes recently to talk about football and other sports opportunities at SMCHS.

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Caidence Gillen from Foley Elementary School wrote a Student/ Teacher STEAM Grant for VEX 123 with Mrs. Keenan. The Grant was sponsored by the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce Caidence received a Medal of Achievement for her work! Way to go Caidence!

Optimist Club Track & Field Performer of the Week The Mobile Optimist Club honored Track & Field Performers of the Week. Pictured is Hagan LeDrew, top performer at the UMS meet in shotput. Pictured along with LeDrew is coach Dave Fulford.

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Bayshore Christian School Students Compete Nationally to Solve Math Puzzles

Members of the Bayshore Christian math honor society, Mu Alpha Theta, had the privilege of competing in a math competition. The University of South Alabama was gracious to still host an annual competition, albeit remotely this year due to Covid restrictions. The upside to competing remotely was the ability to compete with schools around the nation, and not just in our region. Our students battled hard to solve the complicated mathematical puzzles and came in 3rd! Mrs. Werneth was especially proud that they were one of only three teams to “save humanity.” Many thanks to Steven Clontz from the Department of Mathematics at South Alabama and the other mathematicians who designed the puzzles and found a way for the students to participate in this fun and unique competition. We hope to be running around their campus again next year! 2021 team members were: Emily Adcock, Ella Barnes, Georgia Byrd, Caylee Dean, Boaz Dernlan, Ashton Haygood, Maddy Stanhope, Bryant Stevens, Jules Thomas, Emma Thomasson, and Lydia Walsh.

Daphne East Students Use Drums to Improve Reading

Daphne East Elementary Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders have been "Drumming Up Literacy" in music the past few weeks. The drums funded by SEEDS, allow students to learn rhyming and sound awareness skills utilizing drums. Students improve reading skills by speaking, clapping, and playing the words to well-known nursery rhymes and poems.

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Bay Minette Students Mentor Others

Smiles all around! Bay Minette Elementary loves it when the older kids mentor the younger ones! James R. is working in Mrs. James’ Kindergarten class.

Spanish Fort ES Project Outreach

Project Outreach Spanish Fort Elementary School members made Easter Baskets for our special friends.

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Congratulations to the Daphne High School Trojans Men's Soccer champs who secured the 7A Area 2 Championship!

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Fairhope West Students Receive Book Donations

A special thank you to the students from Rockwell Elementary School that donated to the Paper for Patients project held by the Rockwell National Elementary Honor Society! The donated paper products will benefit patients at Victory Health Partners.

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North Baldwin Utilities Discusses Career Opportunities with NBCT Students

Cecilia Hammond from North Baldwin Utilities recently talked with North Baldwin Center for Technology students about careers opportunities at the local utility company. Located in Bay Minette, North Baldwin Center for Technology serves students from Baldwin County, Spanish Fort and Daphne High schools.

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Fairhope HS Student Wins United Bank Video Contest

Congratulations to the United Bank winners of the "Lights, Camera, Save!" video contest! Kailey Mooney, a senior at Fairhope High, won 1st place and will be entered to compete in the national contest sponsored by American Bankers Association. The nationwide contest was created to help spread the importance of financial skills for teens. Students between 13 and 18 years of age could submit a 30-second self-made video to their host bank about ways to be financially responsible.

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Reliving the 50s at Spanish Fort MS Sharing some fun from Spanish Fort Middle School's 6th grade teacher 1950s dress up day. Social Studies and Mrs. Huggins’ ELA are learning about the culture of the 1950s.

Grant Provides Calculators for Classroom at Spanish Fort MS

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Fairhope High Lady Pirates won the Mako Invitational Tournament held before spring break. Senior Hannah Dees was the low medalist and Freshman Addi Spears was the 2nd low medalist. Go Lady Pirates!

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STEAM Skills at Fairhope West ES

Paige and Fairhope West Elementary School Resource Officer Millines put their STEAM skills to use while helping assemble paper racks

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Robertsdale HS Students Win Fishing Tournament

Congratulations to Justin (28.25” bass aggregate) and Gennavieve (17.75” bass aggregate) from the Robertsdale High School Bear Nation Fishing Team for placing 1st and 2nd in the Baldwin Strong Monthly Fishing Tournament! The tournament series continues to the end of May with monthly competition before we announce the grand champion at the first of June. Thank you to our sponsors for making these opportunities possible for the youth in our community!

Chicken Poetry at Baldwin County Virtual ES

Ms. Hurtz's 2nd grade class at Baldwin County Virtual Elementary School made Cinquain poems Spring Chickens for poetry month. 33

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Project Jubilee at Spanish Fort ES

At Spanish Fort Elementary School Teacher Stacey Sheils makes Project Jubilee come alive for her 3-5 grade children. Her grant, co-authored by Kaylee Shabel, was made possible by Eastern Shore Academy where many SFES students got their start. Thank you, Stephanie Wilson, and thank you to Stacey for making learning special at SFES!

Daphne ES Red Ribbon Leader Hosts Supply Drive for Homeless Shelter

Cates Croley, Daphne Elementary’s Red Ribbon Leader, completed her community service project by hosting a supply drive for Mary’s Shelter. Mary’s Shelter is a homeless shelter for women and their children.

Caterpillars at Florence B. Mathis

It is Springtime in Mrs. Carpenter’s class! Students are seeing things grow and change with this week’s extra projects. They are observing caterpillars and their changes and students are growing their very own miniature meadows.

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Silverhill Students Read Over 35,000 Combined Minutes in MyOn Reading Challenge

At Silverhill Elementary School students are still going strong! During week 2 of the Baldwin County MyOn Reading Challenge, students at Silverhill Elementary read over 35,000 total minutes! Congrats to each of our winners for reading the most minutes in their grade level! Keep up the great work!

J. Larry Newton Students Study Sundials

J. Larry Newton School 5th graders in Mrs Harbaugh's class made their own sundials and took them outside to see how they work! They will be using them at various times of the day to learn how shadows and the earth's rotation are related!

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Spanish Fort MS Students Place in County Competition

Spanish Fort Middle TSA students participated in the County Competition March 30th! Justin P. and Noah G. placed 2nd in Video Game Design. Wyatt D. and Lincoln F. placed 3rd in VEX Robotics. Luke B., Patrick G., and Tesher P. placed 4th in VEX Robotics. Arian S. placed 4th in Dragster. 35

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Elberta MS Optimist Club Essay Contest Winners

Congratulations to Ms. Currie’s students at Elberta Middle School who participated in the Optimist Club Essay Contest. Miss Hartley Gunderson placed first, Miss Riley Anne Pugh placed 2nd, and Mr. Avery Pickle placed 3rd. We are proud of all three of you!

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Elberta FCCLA Members Place at County Competition

Elberta High School FCCLA had a great day at the Baldwin County FCCLA competition. Destiny Averette and Aleice Foley placed 1st in Chapter Service Project. Bryanna Newburn and Kayleigh Jones placed 1st in Focus on Children. Morgan Kroll and Ryleigh Hevner placed 1st in Entrepreneurship. Mary Katherine Gunn placed 1st in Fashion Design. Lexi Hanrahan, Blake Hodges and Trey Ridenour placed 1st in Sports Nutrition. Madison Bishop and Abby Baker placed 1st in Food Innovations and Media. McKenzie English and Summer Schewdtfeger placed 1st in Focus on Children. Kayden Lightkep and Ella Thomas placed 1st in Fashion Design. Falon Jones placed 1st in Career Investigation, Molly O’Neal placed 3rd in Beef Cook off and won $25. Ben Kozon, Reese McConnell and Robert Boothe placed 2nd in Sports Nutrition.

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Daphne East ES Breakout!

Ms. Graves class at Daphne East Elementary School is excited to be working on their breakout!

Daphne MS FCCLA Members Place in County Competition Congratulations to Daphne Middle FCCLA for participating in the county competition. DMS had first place winners in Sports Nutrition: Jerry Jones III, Caleb Davidson, & Tucker Andrews. First place in Entrepreneurship: Paul Henson, and first place in the Beef Cook-off: Daniel Navarro. Way to go students, and to our sponsor, Mrs. Newton!

Baldwin County Virtual ES Kindergarten Top Readers

As a reward for being the top Baldwin County Virtual Elementary School MyOn readers in kindergarten, Damian L. and Liam S. from Ms. Barnett's class were rewarded with a picnic party with their teacher. They celebrated with special treats and read a story together.

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Ozobots Assist with Learning Coding at W.J. Carroll

W. J. Carroll Intermediate School gifted education students have begun working with Ozobots, an award-winning robotic platform that makes it easy for teachers to teach coding and STEAM with all subjects. The Ozobots, granted by SEEDS, allows students to code screen free with markers that create the code or can use the program OzoBlockly, a visual means of block coding.

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SBCT Culinary Students Prepare Meal for Robertsdale Military Ball The South Baldwin Center for Technology Culinary program prepared a great meal for the Robertsdale High School Navy JROTC cadets Military Ball.

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Fairhope West Elementary Sixth graders help kindergartners showcase their learning. Together they created a habitat video!

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Daphne Middle Student gets Wonderful Surprise!

Daphne Middle School student Timarria Bivins got a BIG surprise at school when her mom arrived home from her third deployment in the U.S. Navy. Timarria was so surprised when her mother walked into the school library. During the tv interview Timarria thanked the servicemen and servicewomen who are serving our country for all that they are doing.

Bay Minette Students Conduct Science Experiment with Peeps

First grade students in Holly James’s class at Bay Minette Elementary School conducted a science experiment with Easter Peeps! They wanted to see what the effects would be of the Peeps when you placed them in four different liquids. They chose lemon juice, vinegar, soda, and ketchup! They found out some of the liquids turned the peeps white, and almost every one of the liquids made the Peeps feel like slime! What an exciting experiment and the scholars loved every minute of it!

Fairhope Track Team Wins County Championship Congratulations to the Fairhope High Boys Outdoor Track and Field team for winning the County Championship!

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Endothermic or Exothermic? Students at Foley Middle School experienced reactions first-hand in Ms. Stewart’s inquiry-based lab last Friday! During the lab, students created hand warmers and cold packs using their knowledge of endothermic and exothermic reactions.

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Loxley Kindergarten Scavenger Hunt Fun

Students in Mrs. Weaver’s Kindergarten class at Loxley Elementary School put their Secret Stories knowledge to the test with a scavenger hunt. Students worked with their table teams to decode words using the Secret Stories we have learned this year. Then, they searched the room for the right Secret Stories poster to stick their word on!

Spanish Fort Senior Makes Perfect Score on ACT Exam

Spanish Fort Highs, Carolina Triboni a senior who is enrolled in the Engineering and Robotics courses, made a perfect score on her ACT test. What an accomplishment and we are so proud of you!

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Daphne HS Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Katherine Robinson from Daphne High School Trojans, the 2021-2022 Secondary Teacher of the Year.

SFHS Excels at Baldwin County FBLA Competition

Ethan Ferguson, Williams Briskman, Carolina Triboni, Hannah Richardson, Siyona Mistry, Grady Taylor, Kenneth Booker, Samuel Stokley and Mackenzie Bryant represented our school well at the 2021 Baldwin County FBLA competition! Carolina Triboni, Hannah Richardson, and Siyona Mistry (pictured) won 1st place Social Media Design! Ethan Ferguson took 1st place in Job Interview! Grady Taylor (pictured) won 2nd place in the Impromptu Speech category! Special thanks to Mr. Overstreet for his leadership and dedication to excellence.

ASMS Senior Selected for Early Medical School Acceptance Program at UAB

Congratulations to senior Matthew Blevins for being selected for the EMSAP (early medical school acceptance program) at UAB! He was one of only 15 students selected from over 400 applicants. Upon graduation from UAB, he will have guaranteed acceptance into the UAB School of Medicine! 41

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Guest Speaks to Daphne East Class About Skeletal System

Thank you Dr. Harcourt from Baldwin Bone & Joint, PC for coming in to talk to Ms. Holton’s class at Daphne East Elementary School about the muscular and skeletal system!

Spanish Fort MS Receives Grant for Classroom Calculators Stonebridge First Mortgage does it again! They provided two grants with a generous donation to SFEEF this year. This grant was won by Rachel Horton, SFMS 6th grade Math, who asked for a classroom set of calculators. Her students, Wyatt Darley and Kevin Kehoe, wrote that "these items help educate us and it could also help our teacher so she can better educate us". Thank you Clint Gardner and Sean Taylor!

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Contraction Surgery at Loxley Elementary Miss Moore’s class at Loxley Elementary School performed contraction surgery! Everyone pieced two words together making them one!

Introducing the Belforest Lighthouse Team

Welcome to the Belforest Elementary first Lighthouse Team! This group of highly effective teachers are in training with Leadership Coach Catherine Rogers to learn about leading our school in the areas of academics, culture, and leadership. This team will support 6 Action Teams over the next 2 years on our journey of gaining the distinction of a Leader in Me Lighthouse School. This is an empowering commitment to create the most amazing school experience for every family.

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Autauga County Schools STEAM Club at Foley ES

Students at Foley Elementary participated in the STEAM Club, for Foley's monthly Club day. Our variety of clubs allow students the opportunities to explore different avenues of the arts, careers, social and interactive activities.

SFHS Student Makes Perfect Score on ACT Exam Grant Johnson took the ACT in February and scored a perfect 36! Congratulations Grant! Grant is the 3rd student this year at Spanish Fort High School to make a perfect score.

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ASMS students recently competed in the 2021 MaPP (Mathematical Puzzle Programs) Challenge against other high schoolers and university undergraduates across the United States. ASMS scored 100 out of 101 points and came in 2nd place. Participants were: Gregory Li, Anna Livingston, Carter Swafford, Emma Joly, Emma Wahlers, Jacob Kim, Kenneth Womble, and Leonard Fowler. *Photo from MaPP 2020*

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Bayside Academy Recognizes Scholars

Bayside Academy held its annual Bridge Ceremony on Tuesday, March 23. The Bridge Ceremony is an academic awards ceremony honoring current students and recent graduates who have received national recognition based on standardized test scores that identify college readiness. The intimate ceremony includes a personal address to each recipient by a faculty member who has worked closely with them during their time at Bayside. The AP Program recognizes high school students who have demonstrated outstanding collegelevel achievement through their performance on multiple AP Exams. AP Scholar Awards come in different levels and types. • AP Scholar: Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams; • AP Scholar with Honor: Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams; • AP Scholar with Distinction: Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams; • National AP Scholar: Granted to students in the United States who receive an average score of at least 4 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams. Congratulations to the Bayside students who have been recognized by the AP Program: National AP Scholar: Kaleigh Phillips ’20; AP Scholars with Distinction: Sergi Cebrian-Claramunt ’20, Elsa Engeriser ’20, Spencer Gaberino ’20, Kirk Kirkland ’20, Kaleigh Phillips ’20, Evelyn Prickett ’20, Anna Schmidt ’20, Hannah Wieland ’21; AP Scholars with Honor: Anne Sterling Beall ’21, John Couch ’20, Ernest Ladd ’20, Ben Lane ’20, Isabella McCormick ’21, Chris Miller ’20, Will Murphy ’20; AP Scholars: Augie Barnette ’20, Ava Best ’21, Alex Cook ’20, Henry Covington ’21, Ann Marie Fedro ’21, Catherine Hawkins ’21, David Head ’21, Bailey Helms ’20, Geneva Martin ’20, Rachel McDaniel ’21, Gavin Mims ’20, Alexander Neumann ’20, Tori Roush ’20, Cody Smart ’20, Gabriel Stewart ’21, Lauren West ’20. The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. Approximately 1.5 million high school students enter the program each year. Of the 1.5 million entrants, some 50,000 with the highest PSAT/NMSQT Selection Index scores qualify for recognition in the National Merit Scholarship Program as either Commended Students or Semifinalists. Approximately 15,000 students are named Finalists. Congratulations to the Bayside students who have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program. National Merit Finalist: Elsa Engeriser ’20; National Merit Commended Students: Spencer Gaberino ’20, Isabella McCormick ’21, Anna Schmidt ’20. We are proud of these students for their high achievements. Pictured: Bayside Academy seniors recognized at the Bridge Ceremony are pictured with the

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Why Make Yourself a Priority? Your mental health is a important Being a mother has its emotional highs and lows. Your body goes through amazing changes both physically and mentally during pregnancy, birth, and the years that follow. It is important for moms to make their mental health a priority. Ask your significant other or a trusted friend to help you monitor when you are struggling. Ask for help if you feel you are not at your best emotionally. Taking care of your family on a day-to-day basis can be draining on your emotional reserves, but when you have participated in activities that make you feel happy and healthy, it is easier to be attentive and supportive to those around you.

Your physical health is a priority If you are physically exhausted, it is hard to be patient with your kids or get anything productive accomplished at home or work. Getting good rest, exercising, and eating healthy are important for moms to feel at their best. It’s also important for moms to make their health important by visiting the doctor, dentist, and other appointments to maintain health on a regular basis. So often moms will delay their own scheduled doctor visits to make time for their families but routine check-ups can prevent issues before they arise.

How to Make Yourself a Priority? Find your tribe Having a group of friends that understand what it’s like to raise children, work, maintain a healthy lifestyle,and commit to

a loving marriage is important for moms to feel “normal” and supported. Moms groups (like MOPS), online meetups or groups, book clubs, or church groups are great places to meet other moms that you have things in common with and connect.

Set aside time Between running errands, extracurricular activities, housework, and spend-

ing time with your kids it can be hard to set aside time for yourself. Spending time alone, with your spouse (without your kids), and with friends is so important for moms to feel energized for another day. Add time for you to the family calendar to assure that it happens on a regular basis and any child care needs are met.

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Exercise A good exercise routine not only keeps you healthy and fit, but it can also help you feel better about yourself as well as give you an extra energy boost for the long days of mothering. Taking time for exercise can also give you a chance to be alone and listen to a podcast, audiobook, or music you enjoy while working out. If your exercise takes you outside, you also get an added boost of Vitamin D which has been proven to help you feel happier too.

Treat yourself Moms work hard. Allow yourself a treat such as a coffee, a new outfit, a fresh haircut, pedicure, or a sweet treat on occasion. Giving yourself permission to treat yourself can boost your mood and acknowledge that you work hard and deserve something special. You don’t have 47

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Moms are used to helping others and many of us have a hard time reaching out and asking for help. However, when a friend asks, we are the first to offer assistance. Give others a chance to help you. Set up a carpool so you are not always the one playing taxi with the kids for their after school activities, accept help when offered, or trade babysitting with a friend so you can have a much needed date night. If your significant other offers to help out around the house, let them, even if it isn’t exactly the way you would have done it. Accepting help can be a big relief and can give moms the chance for some much needed time to focus on themselves.

Take up a hobby What do you love to do? Many moms find they have forgotten the hobbies they used to enjoy prior to kids. Make time for yourself and your interests. Seek out an old hobby or find a new one - reading, running, sewing, scrapbooking - whatever activity gets you excited is what you need to make time for. Whether you do your hobby with a group of friends or on your own, you will not regret making time for something that is important to you. It’s not possible to put yourself first all the time when you are a busy mom but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t set aside time when you are the priority. It’s important for your mental and physical health and well-being and will make you a better mom overall. ESP

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Practical Tips for Easing Kids’ Social Media Anxiety Teens text, tweet, snap, and post like crazy. In fact, about half of teens use social media every day, and for some, this means checking Instagram, TikTok, or Snapchat dozens (or hundreds!) of times a day. While many teens find connecting with friends online a positive experience, social media can affect kids’ mental health -- especially tween girls. The tricky part for parents is identifying the tipping point between a healthy relationship to social media and its negative effects. You can do this by understanding how your kid uses various platforms, helping them learn to recognize their own limits, and supporting them in finding a healthy balance of online and offline socializing. Though fear of missing out (FOMO) is a classic sign of social media distress, it’s hard to know what’s natural teen angst and what’s cause for concern. Many parents have observed their previously outgoing teen grow increasingly withdrawn as they become more immersed in social media. But research into a potential link between increased smartphone and social media use and teen mental health diagnoses has yet to pinpoint a direct cause. Still, the correlation is strong enough to suggest parents approach social media with care, especially if your kids are in a high-risk group. Simply being aware of what your kids are doing, what kinds of experiences they’re having, and how they feel about their interactions can go a long way toward protecting your kid. If you see your kids struggling -- maybe they’re always stressed out after being on the phone or Eastern Shore Parents I May 2021

they’re staying up too late texting -- step in. Here’s what you can do:

Listen. It can be easy to dismiss social

media stress as superficial, but for many tweens and teens, social media is social life.

Don’t judge. Snapchat seems a little dumb, doesn’t it? But for tweens and teens, connecting with their peers is a normal part of child development. For you, it meant hours on the phone. For them, it means lots and lots of rainbow vomit. Accept that this is important to them. Encourage their

offline lives. FOMO can chip away at kids’ self-esteem, but the best defense is a strong sense of what makes kids unique, worthy, and valuable. Help kids participate in sports, clubs, drama, volunteer work, or even online hobbies to help them weather the ups and downs of social media anxiety. Set limits. Listening and validating are

important, but parents also need to set some basic limits around when and where the phone or computer can be used. Start with turning phones off an hour before bedtime and storing them in your room to help kids resist the temptation to stay up late texting. You can suggest they tell their friends they’ll be signing off at a specific time, so they won’t be expecting a response.

Shift the focus. If kids are feeling overwhelmed by keeping up with all the online social stuff, encourage them to focus on doing something. Maybe they can create 50

their own memes, choreograph their own dances, or design their own games. Encouraging kids to use the creative side of social media tools can shift their focus to a sense of accomplishment.

Use social media settings. All apps

have settings to help you keep a lower profile. You can turn off your status so friends don’t know that you’re online, mute people to disengage for a while, and go into “ghost mode” so your friends can’t find you. Some apps even have features that limit your time or remind you to take a break. Using these settings lets you take some control over your use, which can help relieve anxiety.

Ask open-ended questions. You don’t need to solve their problems for them. But you can help them think about what is and isn’t working for them. Here are some questions to try: • Are there any habits you might want to change? (Such as not checking your phone before bed.) • What would happen if you turned off your phone? For an hour? A day? • Have you thought about rewarding yourself for not checking your phone or social media for a certain amount of time? (Make a game of it!) • What are the pros and cons of using Instagram and other social-networking apps? • What would happen if you unfollowed or unfriended someone who was making you feel bad on social media? • Do you notice that you have better or worse reactions to posts or messages depending on how you feel that day? The Child Mind Institute contributed to this article. Learn more at childmind.org.

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Would you like to infuse your childrens’ summer with the same magic from your childhood? Make the season stand out by doing the joyfully unexpected, whether it’s throwing a well-established rule out the window or granting one another’s fanciful wishes. Here are a few unique ways that your family can spend time together and create unforgettable memories in the process. Eastern Shore Parents I May 2021

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Grant-a-Wish Challenge

Can your family make one another’s wishes come true? Start this project by asking older children and adults to each make a list of what they’d like to do before summer ends, no matter how small, big or crazy the wishes may be. Help younger children by providing a few ideas to get them started, and then writing down their items. Once you’ve shared the lists, ask each person to choose their top two wishes. Write one final family wish list that includes everyone’s top wishes, and then have some fun. Can your family figure out how to make them come true? You may be surprised at how many fanciful wishes you’re able to grant. If it truly is impossible, you may need to get creative and do the next best thing. Instead of climbing Mount Everest, perhaps the family can take Dad on the nearest hiking trail. Giving your preschooler a visit with a unicorn isn’t possible, but a toy unicorn is. Or perhaps there’s an equestrian center or zoo nearby, where she can see horses or other exotic animals.

Establish Traditions

Traditions can be as big as an annual trip to Disney, but it’s often the simple

activities that stick with us. Memorable Summer Activities Seemingly small treats and pleaStar Show: Find as many constellations as you can. sures loom large With phone apps such as Skyview, you can point your phone at the sky for help identifying constellations, in memory. planets and more. Instead of cutting waterDoorstep Surprise: Turn the wildflowers they pick melon slices as into miniature bouquets placed in small $1 vases from expected, make the craft store. Supervise younger children as they a few diagonal ring neighbors’ doorbells and leave their cuts and turn surprise gifts. the melon into a canoe or other Firefly Nightlight: Let your children bring nature home carving like for a night by keeping a few caught fireflies in their those shared at rooms, in jars with air holes. They can release the www.watermelfireflies the next morning. on.org. Do this often, and your Evening Glide: Take a family walk before or after children will look dinner each evening, paying attention to any flowers, forward to seebirds or other summer sights. ing the carvings throughout the Old School: Introduce your children to one of your summer–and childhood favorites, whether it’s hosting a lemonade for many sumstand, making a fort, or another activity. mers after. As your children grow, the fruit collecting natural treasures by providing will bring to mind all of their good summer special “treasure chest” containers for memories. their finds. When you return home, spend If you’re planning to spend time at the time together turning those shells and beach, encourage your childrens’ love of driftwood into wind chimes, or use paint to

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transform rocks into toy figures. This, too, can become an annual tradition.

What Rules?

Summer vacation is a great time to shake things up and step away from the rulebook. Surprise and excite your children with fun and creative activities that break the rules. How about starting a meal with dessert first, instead of last? Imagine their glee at seeing desserts placed on their lunch plates. Or, hold a contest that requires everyone to play with their food. Make extra servings of broccoli, mashed potatoes or another side, and challenge family members to make the most creative creature from the leftovers. If bedtime is always at 7pm, take advantage of school vacation and grant special “late nights” when your family spends extra time together collecting fireflies, enjoying an outdoor fire or savoring another fun activity. Tell them in the morning that they’ll have a special night, so their excitement and anticipation builds throughout the day.

Share a Special Place

Does your family have a favorite picnic spot, or another outdoor space where you like to spend time together? If

not, think about what everyone enjoys doing, and take a drive through the region. Search for a park, bike trail, swimming nook or other place that isn’t too crowded. Once you’ve found it, bring your family and a “Fun Kit” filled with simple items, such as a Frisbee, ball, books and playing cards. Leave the phones and other electrical devices at home so that you can share downtime together, relaxing, talking and creating your own fun.

Host Your Own “Parent Trap” Everyone enjoys a good role reversal. Instead of packing every day with plans, scatter unscheduled days throughout the summer. These are great opportunities to let your children become the “parents” and direct the day. Where do they want to go? What do they want to do? This is often a great chance to see if your summer has fallen out of balance. If your days are packed with plans, they

may ask for a simple weekend at home. If they’ve spent a lot of laid-back time in the backyard, they may ask to hop from one place to another all day. Children will relish the role of parent and some will assume it completely. How far they take it is up to you. You may wish to set limits based on your family’s needs, how far you’re willing to travel, or how long the role reversal will last. With a little thought and flexibility, your family can spend unique time together creating memories that your children will remember, and even pass on to kids of their own, someday. ESP Colleen Wright is a freelance writer and mom of a spirited tween who inherited her love of the beach and annual traditions.

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Abandoned as a baby, half-human, half-alligator Arlo has spent his life living in a swamp with his adoptive mom. Now in his teens, Arlo learns that his father lives in New York City. Determined to meet him, Arlo sets off for the big city. On his journey, he meets new friends and learn some life lessons. This is a weird film but with its charming animation, memorable soundtrack, and strong emphasis on accepting people for who they are, it’s a good film for young viewers. Photo ©Netflix

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Couples split up for numerous different reasons, ranging from lack of common interests and significant life changes to money issues, cheating, and sex. But one of the top reasons couples don’t survive that’s commonly cited by therapists is communication problems. So it’s essential couples understand the role communication styles play in marital discord. Throughout their relationship, many couples alienate each other as they try to communicate their needs. As misunderstandings escalate, even minor issues can turn into major ordeals. The reason for these serious disputes usually has more to do with the way couples communicate than what they are trying to say. Fortunately, some factors can be changed if couples put forth the effort, explain Stanley and Howard Markman, coauthors of Fighting for Your Marriage: Positive Steps for Preventing Divorce and Preserving a Lasting Love. These include improvEastern Shore Parents I May 2021

Communication Styles There are five communication styles, according to Ronald B. Adler and George Rodman in Understanding Human Communication. Many of these patterns are devastating to relationships. Nonassertive communicators tend not to express their thoughts or feelings when conflict arises. They avoid issues or accommodate their partner instead. While nonassertiveness can be used to protect oneself from more harm or embarrassment, this style is often the result of low self-esteem. Alternatively, it may be an inability to communicate one’s own needs. 62

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Two more styles of ineffective communication are direct and passive aggression. A person who uses direct aggression attacks the other through criticism and name-calling. Passive aggression is harder to recognize but equally troubling. A passive-aggressive partner might agree to comply with a request but with no intent to follow through. He may also use guilt, jokes, and withholding as weapons against his spouse. The indirect approach is another style of communication. A partner may offer subtle hints rather than discussing the issue directly. Sometimes this effectively gets the point across while preventing hurt feelings or a negative response. But it also leads to misunderstandings and the opportunity for the receiver to avoid or ignore the message. Assertive communicators, according to Adler and Rodman, are the most effective because they are direct and clear about their feelings. They don’t try to control or hurt the other person. Assertive partners may not look forward to some discussions. But they’re able to handle these in a manner that ends positively and leaves couples feeling good about each other. If you see yourself or your partner in any of the first four styles, you’ve probably experienced many of the problems these styles often create. Quarreling, escaping, and resentment often result. If these problems become too frequent, they can ultimately destroy your relationship.

Getting Started

To begin your dialogue, sit close and facing each other. The first speaker is the person who requested the dialog. During the four-step process, as explained by Payson, the receiver should not interrupt, except to check his understanding of his partner. Furthermore, he should not discuss his feelings, perspective, or anything else until the roles are switched. The first step is to mirror. After the sender describes her concern, the receiver will mirror what his partner said and then ask if he understood correctly. If he has, he then asks if there’s more. This exchange continues until the speaker has finished. Next, the receiver summarizes his partner’s discussion and what he believes she’s trying to say. He should then ask if he got it all. If not, the mirroring process continues until he has received all of the important details. Now the receiver needs to validate his partner by explaining that he understands her feelings and why. If the receiving partner does not yet understand his spouse’s feelings, the mirroring process continues. Once the mirroring spouse understands his partner’s feelings, it is time to empathize. This means to be able to experience the thoughts and feelings of his partner. Empathy is vital to any relationship as it “allows both partners to transcend, perhaps for a moment, their separateness and to experience a genuine ‘meeting,’” says Payson. “Such an experience has remarkable healing power.” Therefore, during this step, your partner should indicate he empathizes with your specific feelings. Finally, switch roles and begin the process again.

A Better Approach

Changing old patterns isn’t easy and requires work. But learning to communicate with your partner effectively can be achieved. One method of communication therapists teach clients can make arguing, yelling, and avoidance a thing of the past. Not only do couples learn to communicate more effectively, but they may also develop deeper bonds and intimacy. This can have a lasting effect on your relationship. This technique sometimes referred to as Intentional Dialogue, is used in Imago Relationship Therapy. Through this technique, couples learn how to talk to their partner, share feelings, and really hear and understand each other. Also referred to as Couple’s Dialogue, it uses a speakerlistener approach and consists of four steps. Imago Therapist Eleanor Payson A.C.S.W. shares this process in her handout, Making the IMAGO Conscious. But before getting started, there are essential “ground rules” couples must follow. First, explains Payson, the person who needs to have a discussion must initiate it by making a request for a specific time. Couples often jump into important discussions without making sure it’s convenient for their partner. If the time requested isn’t convenient, your partner should schedule a time better suited to both of you. The discussion should be held within twenty-four hours. Also, when making your request for a dialogue, don’t disclose the details. Tell your partner only the topic to avoid undue worry. When the scheduled time arrives, the person making the request is responsible for reminding the other. During your dialogue, stick to the topic, and if other issues arise, save them for later. Finally, your dialog should consist of four steps: mirroring, summarizing, validating, and empathizing. After you complete these steps, switch roles so that each of you has the opportunity to share your thoughts and feelings.

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If communication problems are impairing your relationship, don’t wait for irreparable damage. Other effective speaker-listener techniques are available, as well. In Fighting for Your Marriage, Markman, Stanley, and Susan L. Blumberg teach similar communication skills through the Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) approach. Look for other good books as well. Keep in mind that for some couples, therapy may be required. In her recent book, The Wizard of Oz and other Narcissists, Payson describes the narcissistic personality. Individuals with this disorder may not be capable of empathy, a vital element of these recommended forms of communication. If this may be a problem in your relationship, or for other reasons you and your partner can’t work through this process on your own, look for an Imago or similar type therapist. Finally, remember, as Markman, Stanley, and Blumberg point out, “Good marriages take work. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not how much you love each other that can best predict the future of your relationship, but how conflicts and disagreements are handled.” So learn these techniques early in your relationship, or before misunderstandings escalate—and you’ll dramatically increase your chance for a successful, long-lasting relationship. ESP Kimberly Blaker is a freelance lifestyle writer. She’s also founder and director of KB Creative Digital Services, an internet marketing agency, at kbcreativedigital.com.

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FamilyCalendar Saturday May 1

Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival (Free) 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Downtown Fairhope 251-229-1874 fairhopeartsandcraftsfestival.com Mobile Symphony Orchestra presents “Russian Classics” 6:00PM, 8:30PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim Street Mobile, AL, 36602 Mobile audiences LOVE the power of Russian music! Five monumental Russian composers raise their voices in this concert. mobilesymphony.org

Sunday May 2

Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival (Free) 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, OWA, 1501 South OWA Blvd Foley, AL, 36535 Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival 251-229-1874 fairhopeartsandcraftsfestival.com Mobile Symphony Orchestra presents “Russian Classics” 1:00PM, 3:30PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim Street Mobile, AL, 36602 Mobile audiences LOVE the power of Russian music! Five monumental Russian composers raise their voices in this concert. mobilesymphony.org

Tuesday May 4

May The Fourth Be With You ($10) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Exploreum Science Center, 65 Government Street Mobile, AL, 36602 Join us as we resume our annual May The Fourth Be With You celebration here at the Exploreum. We will have our special guest Jedi Dr. G from the University of South Alabama presenting his famous physics of Star Wars lecture prior to the film. After he wraps we are off to a galaxy far, far away with this year’s feature, The Last Jedi, on the Poarch Band of Creek Indians Digital Dome Theater giant screen! www.exploreum.com

Thursday May 6

37th Annual Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast 7:00 AM Daphne Civic Center, 2603 US 98 Daphne, AL, 36526 he Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast presented by Thomas Hospital, Infirmary Health, is one of the Eastern Shore Chamber’s most well-attended events. The breakfast is held in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer. business.eschamber.org/events/details/37th-annualmayors-prayer-breakfast-19445 Fairhope Girl’s Night Out 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Downtown Fairhope, Fairhope, AL, 36532 Get the gals together for a girl’s night in downtown Fairhope complete with an exclusive coupon book, special prizes, commemorative t-shirt and swag bag. Our fun and festive fiesta is a great excuse to indulge in a little retail therapy with the senioritas. www.fairhopemerchants.com Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, OWA, 1501 South OWA Blvd Foley, AL, 36535 The festival kicks off at OWA on Thursday, May 6 with a Balloon Glow Kick Off featuring DJ Patrick. gulfcoastballoonfestival.com Cocktails with Critters Bluegill Restaurant, 3775 Battleship Pkwy Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Join us Thursday May 6, 2021 6:00 9:00pm for an exciting evening overlooking the Mobile River Delta, featuring delicious hor d’oeuvres from our Gulf, beer, wine and Live entertainment! Our Silent

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Friday May 7

Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM, OWA, 1501 South OWA Blvd Foley, AL, 36535 A family-friendly event, the festival has activities for everyone! Festival open to the public with arts and craft vendors, children’s activities. More than 40 hot air balloons will light up the green space at OWA and soar through the skies gulfcoastballoonfestival.com Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre presents “The Wizard of Oz” Henry George Bluff, Fairhope, AL, 36532 (251) 301-2371 www.easternshorerep.org

Saturday May 8

The Good Life Ride 8:00 AM The Lodge at Gulf State Park, 21196 E Beach Blvd Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 A scenic coastal Alabama, environmentally conscious, and fun bicycle ride that takes place the Saturday of Mother’s Day weekend. www.goodliferide.org 49th Annual Art in the Park 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Heritage Park, 101 E Laurel Ave Foley, AL, 36535 Over 100 artists showcase their talents while providing unique, hand crafted cultural experiences and shopping opportunities foleyartcenter.com Art in the Park (Free) 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, John B Foley Park, Al Hwy 59 & US Hwy 98 Foley, AL, 36535 Join us at Art in the Park, a competitive juried fine arts show for artists across the southeast. This event is held each spring on the lawn of the John B. Foley Park in downtown Foley and has grown to attract thousands of attendees. Over 100 artists showcase their talents while providing unique, hand crafted cultural experiences and shopping opportunities with 5,000 attendees expected. 251-943-4381 foleyartcenter.com Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM, OWA, 1501 South OWA Blvd Foley, AL, 36535 A family-friendly event, the festival has activities for everyone! Festival open to the public with arts and craft vendors, children’s activities, The Park at OWA with Molly Thomas and the Rare Birds and Tobacco Rd. Band bringing the live entertainment. More than 40 hot air balloons will light up the green space at OWA and soar through the skies gulfcoastballoonfestival.com 10th Annual Children’s Cup Regatta 12:00 PM Fairhope Yacht Club, 101 Volanta Ave. Fairhope, AL, 36532 The Children’s Cup Regatta, a fundraiser to benefit patients from the Alabama Gulf Coast treated at Children’s of Alabama, will take place on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Sailing enthusiasts and friends in Mobile and Baldwin counties are invited to enjoy a day of sailboat racing at the Fairhope Yacht Club. A family-friendly event, guests are invited to watch the races free-of-charge beginning at 12:00 p.m. give.childrensal.org/regatta2021 Baldwin County Youth Orchestra 7:00 PM Fairhope 1st Baptist, Fairhope, AL, 36532 bcyorchestra.com

Hooked Up To Help Inshore Fishing Tournament Ralph & Kacoo’s, 1595 Battleship Parkway Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 The Hooked Up To Help Inshore Fishing Tournament is UCP’s oldest existing fundraiser! Anglers of all ages may enter flounder, speckled trout, white trout and red fish. Please visit ucpmobile.org for more in depth information on tournament rules. www.ucpmobile.org

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Thursday May 13

White Linen Night 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Eastern Shore Art Center, 401 Oak Street Fairhope, AL, 36532 Dress up in your favorite white linen and enjoy live music, local fare from your favorite restaurants and an exciting art auction! All proceeds will benefit the Eastern Shore Art Center’s ongoing mission to educate and promote the arts. 251-928-2228 esartcenter.org

Friday May 14

Live at Five 5:00 PM Halstead Amphitheater, 450 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Hear everyone’s favorite soul band The Tip Tops! www.liveatfivefairhope.com Music and a Movie 6:00 PM Heritage Park Gazebo, 101 E. Violet Ave Foley, AL, 36535 visitfoley.com

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Memorial 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run 7:00 AM USS Alabama Battleship Park, 2703 Battleship Pkwy Mobile, AL, 36603 Memorial 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run to honor Alabama’s Fallen Heroes - May 15, 2021. www.eventbrite.com Baldwin County Boss Babes - Spring Fling!

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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 19477 Fairground Road Robertsdale, AL, 36567 Join us for our Spring Market. baldwincountybossbabes.com

Spring Fling Craft Show ($2 cash donation or cat food which will be donated to The Stray Love Foundation )

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Baldwin County Coliseum, 19477 Fairground Rd Robertsdale, AL Spring fling craft show www.baldwincountybossbabes.com Touch a Truck 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Hank Aaron Stadium, 755 Bolling Brothers Blvd Mobile, AL, 36606 TOUCH A TRUCK is a family friendly event that offers children (and adults too) a hands-on opportunity to explore a variety of trucks, and meet the people who build, protect, and serve our community.

Movie on The Bluff (Free) 7:30 PM Henry George Bluff , Fairhope, AL, 36532 CARE presents Movie on The Bluff! Join us for a free movie after you enjoy the sunset on Mobile Bay! Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Donations not required but appreciated. Any amounts received will go to benefit Fairhope Schools. Bring a chair or blanket so you can enjoy the movie! Harvest Nights 2021 ($10, 12 and under free) Weeks Bay Plantation, 12562 Mary Ann Beach Rd Fairhope, AL, 36532 We welcome all of you and your families to join us for a full day of family friendly fun! Bring your picnic blankets and your smiles! Start by getting your fill of our delicious organically grown

blueberries. Make your way to the Monet Garden for shopping with all your favorite local business vendors. Grab a bite from one of three delicious food truck choices. Our friends, Gypsy Spark, will be taking us into sunset with all your favorite tunes! weeksbayplantation.simpletix.com/e/65306

Friday May 21

Live at Five 5:00 PM Halstead Amphitheater, 450 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Roman Street and The Marlow Boys concert. www.liveatfivefairhope.com Music and a Movie 6:00 PM Heritage Park Gazebo, 101 E. Violet Ave Foley, AL, 36535 Music and a Movie visitfoley.com

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Saturday May 22

Bald Eagle Bash 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Weeks Bay, AL It’s the Gulf Coast’s Party for Preservation! 16 local restaurants preparing fresh shrimp dishes and desserts, live music with the Marlow Boys, and more. baldeaglebash.com/tickets Grandman Triathlon Fairhope, AL, 36532 In person and virtual options to benefit Mobile BayKeeper www.thegrandman.com

Sunday May 23

Princess Symphony Mobile Convention Center, 1 S Water St Mobile, AL, 36602 Come experience the most magical, musical event as your favorite princesses introduce your child to beloved music from their kingdoms. Time Slots: 10:00am, Noon, 2:00pm. These one-of-a-kind performances will be introduced by your favorite fairytale friend and performed by a trio of professional musicians. Your little one will be inspired to DREAM BIG! www.eventbrite.com

Thursday May 27

Smores on the Shore 6:00 PM West end public beach, Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 S’mores on the Shore will have lots of music, campfires and all of the makings for s’mores. Families are encouraged to bring their blankets, chairs, friends and family to join the fun and relax on the beautiful, white sand of the Gulf Shores Public Beach. www.gulfshoresal.gov

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Friday May 28

Rodney Atkins at Daphne Civic Center 6:30 PM Daphne Civic Center, 2603 US 98 Daphne, AL, 36526 Rodney Atkins concert at Daphne Civic Center. www.bestfloridafest.com

Saturday May 29

Silverhill Car Show 8:00 AM 15965 Silverhill Ave Silverhill, AL, 36576 Money raised from this event will be used to add more names to the Silverhill Veterans Memorial. Food and drinks on site with a 50/50 Jackpot drawing. Memorial Day Fireworks OWA, 1501 S OWA Blvd Foley, AL, 36535 We can’t wait for you to join us for a Memorial Day weekend celebration including fireworks on Saturday, May 29 at 8:45pm. visitowa.com/event/memorial-day-fireworks/

Sunday May 30

Sunset Concert 6:00 PM West End Beach, Dauphin Island, AL www.dauphinislandchamberofcommerce.com

Wednesday June 2

Summer Garden Walk 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM, Bellingrath Gardens and Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Rd Theodore, AL, 36582 Join Bellingrath’s Horticultural Management Team for a guided tour of the Gardens to see our wonderful

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FamilyCalendar summer displays, floral borders and new additions. Stay for lunch in the Magnolia Café and check out the new merchandise in the Bellingrath Gift Shop. 251-459-8973 bellingrath.org

Tournament on Saturday, June 5th, 2021! All proceeds benefit the children that we serve here at the Baldwin County Child Advocacy Center. www.baldwincountycac.org

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Tuesdays

Music and a Movie 6:00 PM Heritage Park Gazebo, 101 E. Violet Ave Foley, AL, 36535 Music and a Movie visitfoley.com Jon Pardi with special guest Larry Fleet Concert The Wharf Amphitheater, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Jon Pardi with special guest Larry Fleet Concert alwharf.com/amphitheater.php Luke Bryan Concert The Wharf Amphitheater, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Luke Bryan Concert - tickets on sale now - online at Ticketmaster.com or at the Wharf Box Office. alwharf.com/amphitheater.php

Saturday June 5

Baldwin County Home Builders Association’s Annual Fishing Tournament Fairhope, AL, 36532 Start your summer off right and join in the fun by participating in Baldwin County Home Builders Association’s upcoming Annual Fishing

Lap Babies-Virtual (Facebook) Children’s Story Times 10:30 AM Virtual, Daphne, AL, 36526 (251) 620-2500 Find us on Facebook

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Virtual Storytime 10:00 AM Virtual, Join Miss Mary and Cupcake for online Story Time via her YouTube Page. New videos posted every Wednesday at 10 a.m. www.youtube.com/channel/UCLn_szBaZss2w0ha0iNwelA Leaders are Readers 10:30 AM Virtual, Join us on Wednesdays at 10:30am for our Readers are Leaders Storytime on @pageandpalette facebook page. www.facebook.com/PageAndPalette

Thursdays

K-3rd Book Club -Virtual (Facebook) Children’s Story Times 3:30 PM Virtual, Daphne, AL, 36526 K-3rd Book Club -Virtual (Facebook) Children’s Story Times (251) 620-2500 Find us on Facebook

Thursdays

Pre-K-Virtual (Facebook) Children’s Story Times 10:30 AM Virtual, Daphne, AL, 36526 (251) 620-2500 Find us on Facebook

Every Thursday through May

Brown Bag by the Bay (Free) 11:30 AM Mayday Park, Daphne, AL, 36526 Catt’s Brown Bag by the Bay concerts each Thursday in April and May at Daphne’s May Day Park, 11:30am 1:30pm. www.daphneal.com

Thursdays through July 8

Fairhope Outdoor Farmers Market 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Behind the Fairhope Public Library, Fairhope, AL, 36532 Fairhope Outdoor Farmers Market-Buy locally-grown produce www.fairhopeal.gov

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Ocean Explorer Saturdays Dauphin Island Sea Lab, 101 Bienville Blvd Dauphin Island, AL Discovery Hall Programs is now offering its popular summer camps during the school year, too. On the chosen Saturdays of each month, we are offering an ocean-themed program full of science, activities, and fun. Pre Registration is required. bit.ly/OceanExplorerSaturdays

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Obstacles and Answers Q. In your mind, what are some of the biggest mental and emotional obstacles preventing people from addressing their financial problems? A. This is a great question! There are always circumstances beyond our control that can put us in a bad place, financially or otherwise, for a season. But to change your situation when it comes to money, you have to be willing to step back and honestly look at the overall picture of what has and hasn’t been working—and why. You need to be willing to admit you might have been wrong about a few things, and be open to learning and trying new ways. Myths about money and debt are definitely near the top of the list of things messing people up when it comes to their finances. I’ve heard it said if you tell a lie often enough and loudly enough, that lie will

become accepted as a fact. Repetition, volume, and longevity will twist and turn a myth, or a lie, into a commonly accepted way of doing things. Debt is so ingrained into our culture, and has been marketed to us so aggressively, that most Americans can’t envision a car without a payment, a house without a mortgage, or a college student without a loan. We’ve also bought into the myth that we can get rich quick. We’re living in a microwave society, but living right financially is a crock pot concept. It takes time. Some people are afraid of change. Change can be painful, and many simply won’t change until the pain of where they are exceeds the pain of change. When it

comes to money, where you are right now is a sum total of decisions you’ve made to this point. If you don’t like where you are, you have to admit changes need to be made in order for you to achieve your dreams. Finally, a lot of folks simply haven’t been taught the proper way to manage money. Ignorance is not lack of intelligence, it’s a lack of know how. There’s a big difference between the two. Admit, even if it’s just to yourself, that you are not a financial expert. Read about money, talk to people who have been successful with their finances, and begin a life-long quest to learn as much as you can about money and how to manage it wisely. What you don’t know about money will make you broke, and keep you broke!

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