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Volume 9 Number 5

Columns

6 Publisher’s Note Lynn Knighton

8 Living With Children John Rosemond

What Politics Teach Our Kids

How to find teachable moments during this political season.

Say Goodbye to Ghosts

Helping them overcome their childhood fears.

18 Kids Health Watch

sponsored by Magnolia Springs Pediatrics

40 Growing Up Online Carolyn Jabs

41 Dave Says Dave Ramsey

44 Parenting Today’s Teens Mark Gregston

Fall Festivities and Halloween Fun

Our guide to all things “fall” in and around the community.

It’s Time for Time Management

46 Get This!

Gerry Paige Smith

Practical advice for teaching your kids this valuable skill.

62 A Page in a Book Gerry Paige Smith

On The Cover Luke (3) Cox, son of Kimberly and Nathan, and little brother to Savannah (7) and Scarlett (5). Proud grandparents are Allen Cox (Spanish Fort), Melanie & Bob Moore (Fairhope), and Tim and Donna Burch (Pensacola). Luke loves animals, collecting coins, and hermit

Departments 10

Bits and Pieces 20

School Bits 64

Family Calendar 76

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Movie Reviews

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Publisher’sNote The Eastern Shore’s Foremost Parenting Source I love Veggie Tales. My girls are older now and we still enjoy the antics of Bob, Larry and the rest of the gang. They make me smile every time I watch them. On any given morning you may hear someone in my house sing out, “Oh where is my hairbrush, oh where is my hairbrush, oh where oh where oh where oh where oh where oh where oh where… is my hairbrush?” Then inevitably someone will reply, “Over there is your hairbrush…” Or if you say to one of us, “I’ve got to tell you something,” you might get the response, “You don’t got a belly button?” If you are not a fan of Veggie Tales, these jokes are completely lost on you and you think my family is completely bonkers. If you are a fan, you will now be singing these songs in your head all day. You’re welcome. These precious pieces of produce are not just entertaining, but they also bring helpful messages. When my girls would get scared I would remind them of the Veggie Tales song, “God is bigger than the boogie man, He’s bigger than Godzilla or the monsters on TV,” and remind them of Who exactly was watching over them. Childhood fears are a real issue for some families. We live in a big world. Combine that with a child’s imagination and you have the perfect formula for all kinds of fears. Some are afraid of what lurks in the dark, others may be afraid of dogs, and some are even afraid of flushing toilets. Heidi Smith Luedtke, Ph.D. has provided us with a very helpful article, Say Goodbye to Ghosts (and Other Childhood Fears). In this piece she give some very practical advice on how you too can become a “fear-fighter”. As an adult you most likely have outgrown these childhood fears and moved on to “big person” fears. All you have to do is turn on the television or scroll Facebook and you are bound to find plenty to raise your anxiety level. I have heard many people refer to the upcoming presidential election as “scary”. Many have very strong feelings towards one or even both of the presidential candidates. Emotions are running high and can be hard to process, especially with little ones around. If you take the opportunity, this can actually be a great teaching time. What Politics Can Teach Our Kids, by Christa Melnyk Hines, is an excellent piece on how we can use this season to guide our children through the election process, teach them about our civic duties, and talk through some very important life lessons. This is also a great time to remind our children what an honor and privilege it is to vote. Make sure your children know that, yes, their one vote does matter. Elections have been won and lost over one single vote (Google it). Not to mention there are people in this world literally dying for the right to vote, and millions of others who only dream of the day that they would be able to freely walk in and cast a vote. Now that I have rambled on about singing produce and talking heads, I don’t have much time to tell you about the other exciting things in this issue. Apparently I need to check out Christa Hines’ article, It’s Time! Teaching Kids Time Management Skills, and work on my own. Speaking of time management, make sure you take time to look over the fabulous Fall Festival & Halloween Fun Guide. Here you will find festivals, fairs, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and more to ramp up this fall. While you are making your plans, you will also need to peruse the Family Calendar to find even more family friendly events to enjoy. I hope you enjoy this issue. Happy Fall Y’all!

Publisher Lynn Knighton lynn@easternshoreparents.com Editor DeAnne Watson deanne@easternshoreparents.com Associate Editor Kelly Watson Research Editor Christa Weinberg Contributing Writers

Mark Gregston Christa Melnyk Hines Carolyn Jabs Heidi Smith Luedtke, Ph.D. Dave Ramsey John Rosemond Robert L. Rux, M.D. Gerry Paige Smith

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LivingWithChildren by John Rosemond

Handling Homework Drama Q: Our sixth-grade son has always been an excellent math student. This year, however, he melts down every time he does math homework. Within minutes, he becomes highly agitated, begins crying, and says it’s too hard and he can’t do it. We spoke with his teacher who says that he’s having no problem in class. She had no explanation for what we’re seeing at home. When he begins crying, my husband usually goes to help him, but that only makes matters worse. Your advice would be much appreciated. A: One can reasonably assume that sixthgrade math is more complex than fifth-grade math, but the teacher’s report effectively eliminates the possibility that your son reached his peak mathematical ability level toward the end of the last school year. Let’s see…sixth grade, puberty, episodic emotional turmoil, lack of tolerance

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for frustration…I think I’ve got it! My diagnosis is tweenage math-specific self-drama syndrome (TMSSDS, confirmed by the fact that his father’s attempts to help only make matters worse). Drama begs for an audience, and no one is more inclined toward drama as the pre-pubescent tweenager. In all fairness, while your son has always been an “excellent” math student, it may very well be that math is actually not his strong suit and that the jump from basic math to complex functions is giving him some trouble. But even if that’s the case, it remains a safe bet that his emotional displays are out of proportion to the actual degree of difficulty. Dramatic professions of helplessness are typical of immature human beings of any age. When playing the victim attracts an audience, the immature human being of any age will invariably choose “I can’t” over “I can” even though “I can’t” is obviously selffulfilling and, as such, self-defeating. I recommend, first, that Dad stop running in to rescue said drama-factory from his

math issues. He should tell your son that if he wants help, he should coherently ask for it and it will be given. If, however, son becomes agitated, Dad’s help is finished and will not resume that evening under any circumstances. Second, make a rule that homework must be put away, finished or unfinished, at a certain time every evening, the actual time depending on after-school activities, when dinner is usually served, and bedtime on school nights. This new policy will promote some much-needed time management on your son’s part. Third, inform your son that if he has a meltdown concerning math homework, his homework and book will be confiscated, upon which he can, if he chooses, wake himself up early in the morning and resume working on it. It’s essential that your well-intentioned husband stops feeding the drama dragon and that your son be forced to bring it under control. Nothing short of consequences is going to accomplish that with a tween, believe me. If experience serves me well, I predict that TMSSDS will be cured within several weeks. Family psychologist John Rosemond answers parents’ questions at www.johnrosemond.com and parentguru.com.

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Trick or Trot 5K and Fun Run for USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital

On Friday, October 21, USA Children’s and Women’s supporters and friends will come together again for the Fourth Annual “Trick or Trot” 5K and Fun Run to raise funds for the Pediatric Emergency Department. This great race will take place at Moulton Tower at the University of South Alabama. This event is filled with family fun, running, trick-or-treating and children’s activities with great food and drinks. The 5K will start at 6:00 p.m. The Fun Run will begin at 7:00 p.m. and is open to walkers and runners of all ages. After race festivities include trick or treating, pumpkin decorating, a photo booth, bounce houses, outdoor movie, train rides, games, music, food and drinks! Each registered runner will receive one wristband in their race bag for post-race activities. Runners can purchase additional wristbands here or day of at the registration tent. Non-Race participants can also purchase wristbands at the Registration Tent day of. For more details, please visit bit.ly/TrickorTrot16.

Eastern Shore Kiwanis Club Gumbo Championship

Sample some of the area's best gumbo from more than 30 professional and amateur teams at the 6th Annual Eastern Shore Kiwanis Club Gumbo Championship. The afternoon will include great food, and live music. Join us on Saturday, October 22, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. This year’s event will be held at Faulkner State Community College Amphitheater. Tickets for the gumbo championship are $20 and kids 12 and under free with a paying adult so bring the whole family! Tickets may be purchased from any Kiwanis Club member or at the door. To sign up a team contact Ford Pope at (251) 223-9022, or visit www.easternshorekiwanis.org.

Bay Bash to be held at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center

Bay Bash is an annual celebration of Mobile Bay and our coastal community featuring fresh Gulf seafood, signature cocktails, a silent auction, and live music overlooking the Mobile-Tensaw Delta. The event serves as Mobile Baykeeper's annual meeting, and each year a different member is honored who has played a significant role in shaping the organization into what it is today. Tickets are $35 for members and $50 for non-members. Five Rivers Delta Resource Center, Thursday, October 13, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. To become a sponsor or donate an item to the silent auction, contact Justine Herlihy at jherlihy@mobilebaykeeper.org. For more information, please visit www. mobilebaykeeper.org or call 433-4229.

Wales West Pumpkin Patch Express

All Aboard the 2016 Pumpkin Patch Express and Scary Night Train at Wales West, September 30 through October 31. Ride an authentic Steam Train to the Haunted Barn Maze and KiddieFriendly Pumpkin Patch, decorate a Free Pumpkin, enjoy the Mini Train Ride, Hay Ride, Refreshments, and Bounce House; Exciting Pumpkin Cannon, Petting Zoo/Pony Rides, Cafe and Gift Shop available for slight fee. Day trains are kiddie-friendly. Scary night trains begin at 7 p.m. Open Fridays, 5 to 9 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 9 p.m. Starting October 24, open every day, 5 - 9 p.m. weeknights, 1-9 p.m. weekends. Sign up early on website for discounts. $15 per person, plus tax, 2 and under free. www.waleswest.com :251-2322322 Located on Co. Rd. 9 at 13650 Smiley Street, Silverhill.

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6th Annual Wine Tasting & Food Pairing Fundraiser

Join us on Tuesday, October 11, at 6:30 p.m. at The Venue for the 6th Annual Wine Tasting & Food Pairing Fundraiser. This wonderful evening will be filled with great food provided by local caterers and restaurants and wine pairing by M&J Wines as well as a silent auction. Tickets are $50 per person and may be purchased in advance online at eventbrite.com or by submitting check to Alabama Free Clinic, P O Box 1284, Bay Minette, AL 36507 or purchased at the door the night of the event. All proceeds go to benefit Alabama Free Clinic which provides free medical care for chronically ill residents of Baldwin County that do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare and are not able to afford health insurance. The Venue is located at 105 South Section Street, Fairhope. For more information call 251-937-8096. www.easternshoreparents.com

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NICU Reunion Planned for October 23 at USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital

More than 500 former patients, their families, and staff are expected to gather at USA Children's & Women's Hospital for a fall festival that reunites Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) graduates with those who cared for them. Costumes are encouraged for children and grown-ups, too. The 27th NICU Reunion is planned from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, October 23. Games, entertainment, and a photo booth will be featured at the event. There is no admission charge. NICU graduates are babies who were born premature, underweight or ill, and were treated in the NICU at USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital. At least 1,000 babies are admitted annually to the hospital’s NICU, with more than 20 percent of those infants brought from other hospitals by the USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital NICU transport vehicle. Light refreshments will be served. Free parking will be available at the USA Mitchell Cancer Institute next to Geri Moulton Children’s Park off Springhill, Ave. in Midtown Mobile. Families can also enjoy the park’s 50-plus life-size bronze sculptures depicting children and families. For more information about the NICU reunion, please call the hospital at (251) 415-1000.

Boo at Bellingrath: Tricks and Treats Galore on October 29

Dress up your little ghosts and goblins and come to Bellingrath Gardens and Home for Boo at Bellingrath, a day of Halloween fun in the Gardens on Saturday, Oct. 29. The Gardens will be filled with Halloween-themed inflatables to guide visitors along the pathways to the Great Lawn. Local businesses and organizations will set up numerous treat stations to hand out candy and trinkets to trick-ortreaters. Boo at Bellingrath is a new annual Halloween celebration for families. In addition to the treat stations and garden decor, we will have magic shows led by Dr. Gee of Dr. Gee’s Magic and Balloons! Show times are 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. After the last show Dr. Gee will entertain kids with balloons. Guests will also be treated with musical entertainment from the band Back Pew Riders! Although the official hours for Boo at Bellingrath are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Gardens will be open during the regular hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $13 for adults and $7.50 for ages 5-12. There is no charge for Bellingrath members and children 4 and younger. Registration is encouraged; call 251.973.2217. For details, visit our website, www.bellingrath.org. Tickets are available online. For more information, visit www.bellingrath.org or call 251.973.2217.

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Boots & BBQ Barn Bash Kicks off at Camp Grace

The third annual Boots & BBQ Barn Bash kicks off on Thursday, October 13 to benefit the Children’s of Alabama Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic in Mobile. Guests are invited to enjoy an evening of live music and barbecue at Camp Grace, located at 11081 Wanda Drive. Festivities will start at 6:30 p.m., with live music from local favorite cover band, the Bearded Spoon. Guests are encouraged to wear their best pair of cowboy boots and enjoy s’mores, hayrides and bonfires. Moe’s Original Bar B Que will provide their award-winning barbecue and sides for dinner. The Boots & BBQ Barn Bash is presented by Children’s of Alabama and Rheum4y’AL, an advocacy group that works with children across Alabama suffering from juvenile arthritis. Proceeds from the Boots & BBQ Barn Bash will provide funding for pediatric rheumatologist Dr. Melissa Manion to hold clinics in Mobile to treat the many children along the Gulf Coast suffering from autoimmune disorders such as pediatric rheumatoid arthritis. For sponsorship information, please contact Kerrie Benson, the Gulf Coast coordinator for Children’s of Alabama, at Kerrie.Benson@childrensal.org or 251-610-4969. Admission is $60 per person and $500 per table. To register online, visit http://give.childrensal.org/barnbash.

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45th Annual National Shrimp Festival

The Annual National Shrimp Festival presented by Zatarain’s and sponsored in part by our wonderful sponsors, will be held October 13 - 16 at the public beach access in Gulf Shores where Hwy. 59 ends and intersects with Hwy. 182. Thanks to our all of our generous sponsors the event is FREE to everyone! The festival is one of the nation’s premier outdoor festivals attracting 250,000 people, featuring over 300 vendors that offer fine art, arts & crafts, a retail marketplace, outdoor village, and of course, SHRIMP! Two stages offer continuous musical entertainment while the little one’s attention is captured in the Children’s Activity Village where they create their own “art” and participate in other fun-filled activities. Join us Saturday morning for the family friendly sand sculpture contest. The Annual Shrimp Festival Singing for Scholarships will take place Saturday on the west stage. Which local restaurant has the best Shrimp Dish? We’ll find out at our 9th Annual Restaurant Challenge. For more information visit myshrimpfest.com.

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Can Do Good Competition Underway

In 2009 Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc. architecture and engineering firm launched Can Do Good (CDG) to provide students in K-12th grade with a hands-on learning experience and to emphasize the importance of giving back to the community. Students organize canned food drives and design and build structures using the collected items, which are then donated to a local food bank or charitable organization of their choice. There were more than 13,554 canned goods/ items donated to organizations throughout the Southeast through last year’s competition. Teams submit photos of their completed CDG Structure, along with a completed Entry Form. One photo of each entry is then posted to the Can Do Good Facebook Page for the online voting round of the contest, which is open to the public. The three teams from each division with the most votes (i.e. “Likes”) on their photo advance to the finals, which are judged by a panel of GMC architects and engineers. GMC will match the donation of the winning team from each division and present them with the title of Best Can Do Good Structure in the Southeast and a check to their school for $1,000! Here are the key dates for this year’s competition: • Submission Deadline: December 7, 2016 • Facebook voting begins: December 14, 2016 • Voting ends/finalists announced: January 13, 2017 • Overall winners announced: January 23-27, 2017 For a registration packet or additional information visit www.gmcnetwork.com/ designbuildeat. Pictured, Mobile’s Davidson High School was named the winner of the 2015-16 Can Do Good Competition (9th – 12th grade division). This was the high school’s second year in a row to win the competition. Davidson students designed a lighthouse using approximately 600 canned goods.

Rileigh and Raylee Angel Ride at Oak Hollow Farm

Thousands of motorcycles will gather from across the USA for the Rileigh and Raylee Angel Ride Foundations "Ride To Give the Children Hope" at Oak Hollow Farm in beautiful Fairhope. The Raleigh & Raylee Angel Ride Foundations assists hundreds of children and their families with special medical needs and this exciting event helps raise funds to help those families. Historically, over 10,000 bikers and music lovers attend this three-day event filled with music, auctions, drawings, food, beer, and wine tents and it just keeps growing! Vendors, from leather and chrome to custom builders line the expo area at Oak Hollow Farm and we've gathered the best festival food vendors from across the southeast! Register your ride for the bike show on Saturday and don't forget to get your name in the raffle. There will be live music all weekend long on two outdoor stages. Bring your own RV, camper or tent to the campground or book a room at the Oak Hollow Lodge located on the site. Friday, October 28 the campground opens at 9 a.m. Saturday morning the bike show and registration for the ride begins. At 11:30 a.m. a roar will fill the air as the Angel Ride begins and tours the scenic roads of Baldwin County and along Mobile Bay. Live bands play all weekend. This year's lineup kicks off Friday with Shane Harrell & The Major Moves Band, then continues Saturday with Wave Length Band and Buck Wild Band. For more information visit www.angel-ride.org.

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Polo at the Point

The 2016 Polo at the Point, hosted by Point Clear Charities, Inc. and presented by Mercedes Benz of Mobile and Grand Hotel Marriott, is scheduled for Saturday, October 15 at Sonny Hill-Clearwater Polo Complex in Point Clear. Polo at the Point has become one of Alabama’s top one-day fundraiser events. Organized by all volunteers with proceeds going back to our community, the Gulf Coast’s premier charity sporting event has designated Thomas Hospital and Mitchell Cancer Institute as its main beneficiaries. Event highlights include world-class polo, gourmet cuisine, champagne, divot stomping, tailgating fun, reserved seating, garden party attire in the luncheon tent, hat parade, Mercedes Drawn Down, Silent Auction, SEC sports center, evening Player’s Party and much more. Tickets range from $10 (tailgate) to $150 (luncheon). Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information visit www.poloatthepoint.com or call 251 928-9704.

Andy Andrews Headlines Young Life Banquet

Hailed by a New York Times reporter as, “someone who has quietly become one of the most influential people in America,” bestselling author and inspirational speaker Andy Andrews will join Young Life next month at a banquet celebrating its 20th year on the Eastern Shore. The event is scheduled for October 17th at the Daphne Civic Center at 6:30pm. Andrews is the author of the New York Times bestsellers “How Do You Kill 11 Million People?”, “The Butterfly Effect”, “The Traveler’s Gift”, and is also an in-demand speaker for the world’s largest organizations. But Orange Beach is home, and supporting an organization helping teenagers find direction is a natural for the once- homeless Andrews. He famously recounted his teen years living under a pier at Gulf Shores – and encountering the mysterious “Jones” - in the smash best-selling “The Noticer.” His books have been translated into over 25 languages. Andy has spoken at the request of four different United States presidents and toured military bases around the world, being called upon by the Department of Defense to speak about the principles contained in his books. Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Daphne Civic Center with dinner by Taziki’s Mediterranean Café served promptly at 6:30. While the banquet serves as Young Life’s primary annual fundraiser, the event is free. Donations to Young Life are encouraged but not required. For reservations or more information contact Reta Barnes at retabarnes@yahoo.com by October 3rd.

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Stray Love Foundation to Hold Estate Sale Fundraiser

The Stray Love Foundation, Inc. will be holding its fall Estate Sale fundraiser October 14 and 15 in Magnolia Springs, at the community hall located at 14770 Oak Street, Magnolia Springs, across the street from Jesse’s restaurant. From antiques to jewelry to pet supplies and fine art, this Estate Sale is going to be quite an event. October 13 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., the Thursday before the sale, the Stray Love Foundation will hold a “Preview Party.” With a $20 donation you can enjoy refreshments and light appetizers as well as get first dibs on the sale items. If you are planning on attending the Shrimp Festival, swing on by our big sales event. We’re just off Highway 98 at County Road 49 and Oak Street. If anyone has something of value to donate for the sale (and don’t hesitate to think big), the Stray Love Foundation will be accepting donations up to the day before the sale. Deliveries are appreciated but we can also arrange to pick up items. Receipts for these tax deductible donations will be supplied for all who donate. If anyone has questions, needs to notify Stray Love about donations or are interested in adopting a rescue animal, please email info@StrayLoveFoundation.org. See all of our adoptables at www.StrayLove.Petfinder.com or leave a message at 251.540.2236.

Read Aloud Bay Minette

The 2nd annual Read Aloud Bay Minette will be held Oct. 8 offering a family-friendly event to foster the love of reading. Activities will take place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bay Minette Public Library and will feature celebrity guest readers, storytellers, characters, arts and crafts and free food. Each child attending will receive a free book, book bag and specially-designed bookmark. The free books for children are compliments of Standard Furniture Company. There will also be numerous photo opportunities with characters from favorite children’s books and movies. Read Aloud Bay Minette is a joint project of the Bay Minette Public Library, North Baldwin Literacy Council and Read Aloud Baldwin. This year, the event will feature a wide assortment of book titles and other bonuses. Storytellers will include Wanda Johnson, Harriet Outlaw, Connie Conzort and Irene Wagner. There will also be dozens of celebrity readers taking part again this year and those will be stationed at various reading tents. Characters such as Pete the Cat, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Elsa and Anna, and many others will be on hand to greet and pose for photos throughout the day. The library is at 205 W. 2nd Street. The Read Aloud Bay Minette event will be held on the grassy lawn across the street from the library. For more information about this event, contact the library at 251-580-1648 or visit its website at bayminettepubliclibrary.org. Pictured, Randal Wright, second from left, is joined by some of the special guests attending last year’s event including Dorothy, Elsa, Hermione, and Ariel.

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Original Oyster House and Local Mobile Attractions Pay tribute to First Responders

The Original Oyster House restaurants honored over 1,000 Mobile and Baldwin County law enforcement officers, firefighters and paramedics by providing a free “Never Forget” Lunch on Friday, September 9, 2016. This year local Mobile attractions including Gulf Coast Ducks, GulfQuest, WildNative Tours, USS Alabama Battleship, Mobile Carnival Museum and Visit Mobile joined the Original Oyster House on the Causeway to honor first responders and also provide a free or discounted admission, Moon Pies and other giveaways. Gulf Coast Ducks amphibious tour bus was on display as well as the LifeSouth Community Blood Mobile which collected 22 units of blood at lunch exceeding the daily average of 17. All blood donations collected are distributed to local hospitals in Mobile, Baldwin, and Escambia Counties. The 9th Annual Never Forget Lunch was established in honor of the 9/11 First Responders who risked their lives to save, protect and serve and also to recognize all first responders for their service. “Sometimes we don’t think of our first responders until we need them,” stated David Dekle, co-owner of the Original Oyster House. “They risk their lives on a daily basis to help others and are taken for granted. Law Enforcement today gets such a bum rap and yet they put themselves in danger for our benefit. Firefighters run into burning buildings and some never come out. The goal of this event is to remember and honor these heroes and for them to enjoy a day of appreciation,” said Dekle. Pictured at the 2016 Never Forget Lunch at the Original Oyster House are Jeremy Bonds, public relations coordinator of GulfQuest and Judi Gulledge, executive director of the Mobile Carnival Association. Mobile attractions joined the Original Oyster House in honoring our first responders by providing a free or discounted admission, Moon Pies and other giveaways.

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Halloween Safety and You When I was growing up in Mobile, I remember we used to always run as fast as we could to Old Man Johnson’s house on Halloween as soon as it would get dark. Not because of cool prizes or scary decorations, but because he always left out a huge bowl of Tootsie Rolls and you were only supposed to take one, but we pretty much took them all. And I’m pretty sure we ran across the street without looking both ways, ate candy without having it checked by our parents and wore dark costumes so that no one could see us running through the neighborhood. Now looking back, we were not the most Halloween safety conscious, so today, we are going to review some of these ideas and review a favorite pastime of mine, pumpkin carving. First, let’s get prepared to go! The costume for your child needs to be bright and reflective and make sure it’s not too long so they won’t trip over it or catch it on any decorations. Be sure to read the label on your child’s costumes, wigs, and accessories to be sure they are non-flammable. Also be careful with masks. They need to fit well over the head and face so that the child has good peripheral vision and can see the car coming down the road as they are about to cross the street. I would consider non-toxic

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face paint as an alternative to the masks or hats. Be sure that any swords or canes are not sharp and not too long so the kids don’t trip and hurt themselves. Get some reflective tape and place it on part of the costume and on the candy bag so that every car can see your child, and have several flashlights ready with new batteries so they can spot trouble on their trip. Finally, be sure to eat a good meal before you trick -or-treat, so the kids (and adults) don’t gorge themselves on candy during and after your adventure. OK, we are ready to go, so first, have a responsible adult or older child whom you trust go with the kids. Every year I see young kids running around my neighborhood with no supervision and just cringe at the thought of someone taking them, or them getting hurt without anyone knowing. Next, if it’s older children who are going, then plan out a route for them to take and plan on a time that they should return home. Make sure that you only go to houses that are well lit and be sure that they know to never enter a home or car to get a treat. Travel in a group and follow some basic rules. First, stay on the sidewalk and if no sidewalk, then on the very outside of the road. Second, always cross the street together and at appropriate crosswalks or corners (not darting between

cars). Finally, assume that cars cannot see you or your child and allow them to pass before crossing the street. When you are back home, be sure to check all of the kids’ candy. While tampering, thankfully, is rare, it’s still a good idea to throw out any spoiled, unwrapped or suspicious looking items. Also throw out any choking hazards and please, try to limit candy intake! Finally, let’s talk about pumpkin carving. While it’s a lot of fun to do it with the kids, let’s review some common sense items. So, rule number one, don’t let the child hold a knife. I know this seems silly, but every year kids end up in the ER with cuts on their hands from handling a knife. Just let them have a marker and draw what they want! When lighting up the pumpkins, use votive candles and be sure to keep them on sturdy tables away from flammable objects like curtains. Check out resources on aap.org and CDC.org, have a great Halloween and go scare someone! 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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Blind Artist Visits Marietta Johnson

Sweet Potato Cook-off at Spanish Fort HS

Students at the Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education enjoyed having local artist Ricky Trione come to the school this week. During the morning meeting, he shared his story of how he became blind, with all the students and teachers. During the art classes throughout the day, Mr. Trione showed the students how to use texture and their sense of touch to paint fish and flowers. Students at the Organic School have art classes three times a week led by Corrine McKinney. Once a month, a guest artist comes in to share their stories and inspire the children to explore different aspects of art.

The FCCLA at Spanish Fort High School had their annual Sweet Potato Cook-off. Missy McFeely won first place with her Sweet Potato Spice cake and Selena Parker placed 2nd with her sweet potato layered dessert. Missy will attend the county contest at the fair.

Orange Beach Elementary Welcomes First Ever Art Club!

Teaching Generations at Gulf Shores Elementary

Orange Beach Elementary School has begun the first ever Art Club at OBES for the 2016-2017 school year! New OBES Art Teacher, Mrs. Holland, is sponsoring the new OBES Marlin Art Club. Pictured are Mrs. Holland and new club members at first club meeting on Thursday 9/8/16.

What a delight when your former student now teaches your grandchild! Gulf Shores Elementary Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mrs. Kelly Nelson (right) taught Mrs. Emily Corcoran (left) in fifth grade and now Mrs. Corcoran is teaching Mrs. Nelson's grandson C.R. Price. GSES teachers love teaching with their former students.

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Fairhope HS Homecoming Court

Fairhope High School announces the members of the 2016 homecoming court. Front row left to right: Junior Anna Claire Noblitt, Senior Lane Stark, Senior Grace Bishop, Junior Madilyn Warner, Senior Katie Delahunty, Sophomore Mary Carlyn Fidler. Back row left to right: Freshman Mary Kathleen Hughes, Freshman Katherine McKinney, Senior Anna Walding, Sophomore Sofia Gambino, Senior Sarah Cowart, Senior Morgan Walker.

Silverhill Elementary Hosts Grandparentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Breakfast

Silverhill Elementary school recently held its annual Grandparents Day breakfast. Faculty and staff recognize how much grandparents contribute to the care of children today. They are very special in the lives of their grandchildren; they are role models and support students in school activities. Silverhill Elementary school is proud to have had 170 grandparents visit our campus for breakfast! Eastern Shore Parents I October 2016

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Junior Cotillion Holds First Dance

The National League of Junior Cotillion, Eastern Shore chapter, had its first dance of the 2016/2017 season on Sunday, August 28, at The Venue in downtown Fairhope. Chapter Director, Kathy Sternenberg, says, “We are excited to begin our 7th Cotillion season with over 200 sixth grade students participating.” The National League of Junior Cotillions program features etiquette, character education, and social dance training for sixth grade students. The program includes five classes, an instructional dinner and a ball over a seven-month period. The purpose of the National League of Junior Cotillions program is to give students instruction in ballroom dance and practice in the social courtesies needed for better relationships with family and friends. Students actively learn life skills through a creative method including roleplaying, skits, and games. For more information on the National League of Junior Cotillions Eastern Shore chapter, please go to www.nljc.com/chapter/easternshore.

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Making Ice Cream at Bay Minette Intermediate School

Bay Minette Intermediate School fourth graders in Danielle Brown and Jennifer Anderson’s classes are learning that procedural text is informational text which explains the steps in a procedure; for example a recipe. The teachers made the lesson real by having students follow a recipe to make ice cream recently on a hot day. Pictured l-r: Kara Roberts and Miracle Edwards-Lawson think their ice cream is the right consistency.

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Bayshore Christian School to Host Christian College Fair

Bayshore Christian School is hosting a Christian College Fair on Thursday, October 24 from 6-8 p.m. They will be welcoming representatives from 12 Christian colleges to their campus. You will be able to discuss course offerings, admission and financial aid requirements, college life in general, and other information pertinent to the college selection process. This is an opportunity to gain a better understanding of each college’s values and what they have to offer to prospective college bound students. The following colleges will be in attendance: Belhaven University, Boyce College, Huntingdon College, Judson College, Louisiana College, Mercer University, Mississippi College, New St. Andrews, Samford University, Union University, University of Mobile, William Carey University.

“Casey at the Bat” at Bay Minette Intermediate School

Bay Minette Intermediate School sixth graders visited the library recently to read the poem, Casey At The Bat, by Ernest Lawrence Thayer in honor of America’s favorite pastime. After reading the narrative poem closely, the students did an acrostic of Casey’s name and thought of many varied and unusual words that describe the character traits and personality that Thayer is conveying in the poem. Students were invited to read some of the library’s great baseball books. Pictured l-r: Caden McDill, Jania Williams, Blakelyn Norton, Trey Guida, and Luke White from Heather Sims’ class show off their vocabulary building acrostics.

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FEEF Begins Year with Donation

With generous support from the community, FEEF recently donated more than $70,000 to jumpstart or continue programs for Fairhope public school students during the 2016-17 school year. FEEF board members and directors announced the gifts at a series of “back to school nights.” Each school receives $14,250 to support programs such as LEGO robotics, science lab, engineering, math, music, theatre and art. In addition, the non-profit recently donated a matching grant to The Pelican’s Nest Science Lab for updated equipment. “These dollars, generously gifted by individuals and businesses in the community, allow Fairhope students to participate in programs that would not otherwise be available with state or local funds,” said FEEF Executive Director Cori Yonge. FEEF programs place an emphasis Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Yonge said teachers would be able to apply for additional grants throughout the year. Pictured, top left, Fairhope Elementary staff accept a check for their proposal to integrate LEGO Robotics, computer coding, and art into student curriculum. From left, principal Julie Pierce, FEEF Executive Director Cori Yonge, teachers Judy Humphrey, Kacie Hardman, and Hilary McKinney. Pictured middle left, FEEF Board members Anne Frost Kennedy and Jennifer Busby present dollars to support a hands-on science lab at Fairhope Intermediate School. Pictured, bottom left,, Kennedy, Principal Carol Broughton, Assistant Principal Christina Stacey, Busby. FEEF marketing team Erin Hendricks (left) and Kathy Sternenberg (right) award a grant to Fairhope High Principal Jon Cardwell. J Larry Newton students will use the dollars to pay for hands-on science lab. Pictured, top right, from left, BCBE Assistant Superintendent Hope Zeanah, FEEF Administrator Kellie Boudin, science lab teacher Amy Travis, Principal Patrice Krueger, FEEF Board members Carrie Mackey and Erik Nist. FEEF representatives Cori Yonge and Ashley Gordon present Fairhope Middle Principal Angie Hall with dollars for guitar lab, pictured bottom right.

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Hot Summer Sacrifice for Our Beautiful Hometown!

We had a recent parent volunteer clean up of the Fairhope Elementary School campus. More parents showed up to participate than could have ever been imagined. Ideal Lawn Solutions donated their crew and a skid steer without whose commitment and expense the playground mulch would not have been finished! The success of the work day is another example of how fortunate we are to be a member of this beautiful community. Lots of work was accomplished because of the volunteer spirit of the parents. We spread pine straw, put down mulch in the playground, trimmed trees, cut grass, edged sidewalks and curbs, removed reserved parking spaces, and had a good time together. Thank you, Fairhope parents!

Bayside Homecoming Parade

Bayside students enjoyed an on-campus Homecoming parade on Friday, September 16. Ms. Rellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PK class was visited by the Bayside Admiral, senior Meagan Daves, and 11th grader and Dogwood Trail Maid Emily McCrory.

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Fairhope Students Display Designs at Birmingham Fashion Week

The Fashion Dept. at Fairhope High are proud winners at Birmingham Fashion Week. The contest theme was the Future of Fashion. Middle and High School students were given the challenge to design for the theme without using fabric or a sewing machine. The non-traditional designs of Dimi Pitsios, Katelyn Tarr, and Elise Terral were selected from hundreds of applicants to rock that runway at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham Friday night. Katelyn Tarr and Elise Terral were selected to compete in the final competition on Saturday. Elise won a scholarship to study Fashion Design at the University of Alabama! Fairhope sophomore Courtney French had her modeling debut on the catwalk, and modeled the design of Dimi. Elise modeled her own design, and Nicole Tarr, JD, modeled for her sister, Katelyn. This is the fourth year that students under the direction of Dianne Bernasconi have been selected to display at Birmingham Fashion Week. This is the second consecutive win for FHS! Elise Terral is pictured wearing her design on the runway.

Volleyball at Spanish Fort HS The Spanish Fort High School 6A State Champion volleyball team is back in action with this block by Carley Hamric and Carissa Jones. The team won the Back-to-school Bash held at Fairhope.

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Robertsdale ES Peer Helpers

Books-A-Million Donates Books to Gulf Shores Elementary

The Peer Helper Program is sponsored by the Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation. Peer Helpers assisted younger students in finding their classrooms during the first week of school.

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Baldwin County HS Students Win National Light On Afterschool Poster Contest!

After reviewing hundreds of submissions from afterschool artists from across the country, the Afterschool Alliance has selected its winner for the 2016 Lights On Afterschool poster contest: Baldwin County High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program in Bay Minette. The winning artwork will be printed on 50,000 posters and sent to all registered Lights On Afterschool events to help spread the word about the celebration. The winning poster was designed by program participants Maia Austin (17), Gabby Williams (17), and Marquez Drinkard (16). The artists were particularly inspired by the many arts activities offered by their afterschool program, including dance teams, visual art projects and cooking classes. The finished product was truly a team effort, as the poster is comprised of many separate drawings that were cut out and then pasted together. This year, the Lights On Afterschool poster contest received over 400 submissions from 21 states â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and from a U.S. military base in Japan. The poster was selected in a vote by Afterschool Alliance staff in Washington, D.C. To view this press release authored by Robert Abare and more information about the Afterschool Alliance visit www. afterschoolalliance.org.

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Spanish Fort HS Health Classes Receive CPR Training

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Coach Bedsoleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health classes was recently visited by Spanish Fortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First Responders. The class received training and was also certified in CPR.

Great sportsmanship was shown between the Christ the King Division 5 volleyball teams who played their match against each other last month.

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Chemistry Lab at Spanish Fort HS

Mrs. Menas’ AP Chemistry Lab at Spanish Fort High School was hard at work early in the year. Pictured here are Tyler Eubanks and Cody Collins.

Gulf Shores ES Student Builds Robot

Emma Steffek, a student in Cassandra Bowman’s 4th grade class at Gulf Shores Elementary, shows the art teacher, Mrs. Kristina McClay, her robot she built over the summer. This robot draws!

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Bayshore Christian School is hosting a Fall Tour Day Open House on November 15 at 9 a.m. BCS is a classical Christian school for grades K4-12. They offer middle school, JV, and Varsity athletics along with a host of extracurricular activities such as piano lessons, a chess team, and a Lego club. If you are interested in learning more about the classical Christian education that Bayshore offers, please make plans to attend. Questions may be directed to the school office at 251-929-0011, or check out their website at www.bayshorechristian.org for more information.

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PreK – 2nd Grade: Front Row (Left to Right), Natalie Morgan, Fisher Byrd, Anne Miller Hickman, Sinclair Spriggs, Elliot Wright. Back Row (Left to Right), Jon Thomas Bulman, Molly Harvey, Emily Perkinson, Mary Elliot Griffin, Madden Payne. 3rd – 6th Grade: Front Row (Left to Right), Marigrace Kirkland, Lauren Pate, Sophia Sands, Callie Krstich, Alex Davis. Back Row (Left to Right), Bubba Grover, Price Stephens, Cole McGatha, Tripp Carter, Eli Lynn, Landon Jackson, Addie Roach.

Learning Highly Effective Habits at Bay Minette Intermediate School

Bay Minette Intermediate School is in its second year of The Leader In Me program. Students are learning the seven habits of highly effective people in order to be effective and successful in their own lives regardless of their circumstances. School counselor, Vickie Liles, taught habit number 2, Put First Things First, by using an object lesson about “big rocks and little rocks.” Students learned to tackle the big rocks or most important things first during their day and then pursue the less important things represented by the little rocks. Pictured l-r: Counselor, Vickie Liles, looks on as sixth graders Kaleb Metcalf and Laneria Hart try to make the “big rocks” fit into the day when attention was given to “little rocks” first.

Officer Visits Bay Minette Kindergartners

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Bayshore Christian School’s Mock Trial Tem Competes Nationally in Chicago

In August, Bayshore Christian School’s Mock Trial team competed in the National Competition. The team was invited to the National Competition in Chicago after winning state in the spring. At nationals, they scored the maximum possible points in a trial and placed 11th in the nation! The opposing teams have been competing for years, and last year was the first year Bayshore’s Mock Trial competed. The students put on a fantastic performance and made their school proud!

Bay Minette Principal Receives Special Award

The North Baldwin Coalition for Excellence in Education surprised Dr. Abby Hamilton, Principal of Bay Minette Intermediate, with a special award for her outstanding dedication to the education foundation and to the students of the community. NBCEE secretary Tiz Day said Dr. Hamilton continues to be a shining light for the community with a true servant's heart. The organization also commended Dr. Hamilton for always demonstrating an outpouring of love, compassion and commitment for the students in her care.

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Silverhill Elementary Librarian Receives LAMP Award

Each year the Alabama Library Expo recognizes outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to Alabama Libraries. Linda Kay Loper, Librarian at Silverhill Elementary school, received the 2016 Herman Moore LAMP Award of Exceptional Service. Ms. Loper, congratulations on this wonderful recognition of your merits. Your dedication, enthusiasm and insight are really inspiring.

Drug Bus Visits W.J. Carroll

Fifth grade students at W. J. Carroll Intermediate School participated in the Mobile Infirmary Drug Education Program brought to the school by the DeBakey drug education vehicle. Standing in no particular with instructor Mr. Sheldon Bird are Nic Cox, Layna Staten, Brodie Shimanek, Isabella McGrew, Ashley Williams, Chandler Shavers, Jabria Nicholson, Hannah McNeese, Gregory Dippel, Kahlen Swain, and Jordan Younger.

Homework Help at Christ the King Catholic School

The Christ the King Peer Helper Team and our CTKCS teachers are volunteering their time for the After School Homework Help program through the Guidance Office. Rachel Dye helps Kendall Gorum with a lesson during the first session of Homework Help this year.

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J. Larry Newton Dress Up Day

Kindergarten students at J. Larry Newton School have been learning about the all the amazing and dedicated people that help us. Their social studies unit culminated when all the kindergarten classes were invited to dress as their favorite community helper for the day. The halls were filled with police officers, doctors, nurses, firefighters, vets, and even a flight attendant! The Newton family certainly loves their community helpers!

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Christ the King Catholic School sixth grade students, from left, Sam Murray, Mason Dutton, Ryan Pierce, and Marguerite Cowles in Mrs. Williams's earth science class practiced finding the density of objects after discussing density in comparing oceanic crust and continental crust.

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Science at Bay Minette Middle School

Students in Karin Ralston's Advanced Life Science classes at Bay Minette Middle School are learning the steps of scientific methods by doing a simple experiment.

Club Week at Spanish Fort HS

Spanish Fort High School recently hosted Club Week. This week was a huge success led by Jena Lindsey in guidance dept.

W.J. Carroll Students Work to Keep Environment Clean

Coastal Clean Up found W. J. Carroll Intermediate School LEAP members and families participating in keeping our environment clean. LEAP is an acronym for Leaders for Environmental Awareness and Protection. Pictured is Alex Blankenhorn with her sister Eris and her father Eric Blankenhorn.

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The students in Rocky Moore’s Novel class hosted a classic tea to culminate their study of 19th century works. After reading a range of books varying from “Wuthering Heights” to “Alice in Wonderland”, students designed tablescapes related to their selected novel and entertained guests with facts and life lessons learned from their reading. The guests were treated to tea and a wide array of pastries as they toured the displays. Pictured, the Fairhope High School Fall Semester Novel Class: Elia Gerhardt, Summerthyme Boss, Carson Herndon, Sarah Grace Barre, Maddie Stanaland, Kenzie Jones, and Savannah Carroll.

Newton students were thrilled to receive a visit from author, Michael Dotsikas, and hear him read his new children’s book, “Benjamin Birdie’s First Flight”. Benjamin Birdie is a little bird with a BIG dream who is anxious to fly and be free. Against his Mama’s warnings that he’s “not yet ready to fly,“ Benjamin takes a leap of faith and suddenly finds himself free-falling. The children were enthralled by his tale of discovery, determination, and teamwork! Newton, and Mr. Dotsikas, can’t wait for his next book…and another visit!

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Numbers Games at GS Elementary

Shelly Ford's first grade class at Gulf Shores Elementary School is working on representing numbers with a 10s frame. Recently they played a game of "pick a number.â&#x20AC;? Pictured left to right are first graders Danny Baranovics, Kyndal Swann, Johnas Rodriguez, and Kali Hanson.

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Sea Cadet Summer Trainings

This summer the Naval Sea Cadet Corps hosted their annual summer trainings. These trainings are held all over the U.S. The local unit, Dunlap Division sent cadets to Florida, Illinois, Tennessee and Georgia. Some of the trainings the cadets participated in include: League Cadet Orientation (Basic and Advanced), Recruit Training, Ceremonial Honor Guard, Culinary, Medical Field Operations, and SEAL Training. This year Dunlap Division was the only unit in the U. S. to have TWO cadets be accepted to SEAL Training, one of whom received Honor Cadet. These trainings allow our local cadets to connect with cadets from other units all over the United States who have the same interests and gives the cadets a hands on experience within a field they may be interested. Also this summer, we had several new cadets join the unit. The officers and senior cadets held an orientation class to show new cadets how the unit works and allow them to ask any questions they may have. Naval Sea Cadets is designed for young men and women ages ten to high school graduation who are interested in expanding their knowledge on our military. The sea cadets instill patriotism and leadership skills. Dunlap Division meets one weekend a month at the U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Training Center in Mobile. The cadets are under no obligation to join the military; however, if they decide to enlist they are usually eligible to enlist at a higher paygrade. The program does offer ROTC scholarships. If you or someone you know may be interested in joining our local unit as a cadet or adult leader, visit our national website at www.seacadets.org or contact our administrative officer ENS Angela Graham at angela.graham@hotmail.com. You may also follow our local unit page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DunlapDivision.

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New Saint Andrews College President, Dr. Ben Merkle, to Visit BCS

“More and more large companies are looking for something which they no longer know how to find,” says NSA President Dr. Ben Merkle, invoking a recent article in The Wall Street Journal.* According to Kate Davidson, the majority of employers are looking to hire workers with “soft skills.” Clear and persuasive communication, creativity, and critical thinking are highlighted, but few in the host of narrowlytrained specialists and technically-focused students graduating college fit these criteria. “It’s these skills,” Dr. Merkle says, “that are the fruit of a liberal arts education.” This is one topic among many that NSA President Dr. Ben Merkle plans to address at Bayshore’s launch of this year’s Classical Community Lecture Series on Monday, October 17th at 7:00 p.m. He and his wife, Bekah, will speak to parents and community guests this evening. He will discuss the purpose of a classical Christian education, its many blessings, and how it supports practical vocations in years to come. Dr. Merkle is widely known and is a highly sought-after speaker on such topics as “Beowulf”, Alfred the Great, and Anglo-Saxon culture, having written “The White Horse King” and translated some of King Alfred’s work earlier in his academic career. Bayshore Christian School warmly invites anyone interested to join them in welcoming Dr. Merkle at 7p.m. in the Eastern Shore PCA sanctuary.

J. Larry Newton School Open House

J. Larry Newton School opened its doors to students, parents, friends, and family during their annual open house event. Mrs. Patrice Krueger, Newton principal, and Mr. Erik Nist, Newton PTO co-president, welcomed their guests, who enjoyed freshly baked cookies, to J. Larry Newton. Students and their families toured the school and had the opportunity to look at work and chat to teachers and administrators. What a great way to start the year at J. Larry Newton School!

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10 Ways the Web Can Help Thrifty Families The number of websites promising to help families save money has grown almost as fast as the number of Americans who need to trim their budgets. Unfortunately, not all of those websites deliver on their promise. Many of the Save!Save!Save! websites actually have something to sell. Some even charge for things like credit reports that families can get free from other sources. Other websites make you pay in time, forcing visitors to navigate through one adfilled screen after another searching for nuggets of helpful information. Parents, of course, need to save time as well as money. The ten tips that follow are designed to give you maximum control over the money you have. Zero in on the places where your budget needs help, and you’ll find relevant websites that are free, useful and easy to use. 1. Make a Budget. Lots of websites help you track your money. At mint.com, for example, you can enter passwords for bank accounts as well as credit cards, making it possible for the site to categorize and track everything you spend. If that seems like overkill, check out the paper and pencil budget forms available at frugalliving.about.com, a website that has tons of tips about living well with less. 2. Look for structural savings. So-called “fixed” expenses aren’t nearly as fixed as they used to be. At lowermybills.com and bankrate.com, you can compare rates for utilities, credit card companies and even mortgage lenders. Other sites are more specialized. Use saveonphone. com to untangle the complicated packages offered by cellphone companies or billshrink.com to compare credit card deals.

Even though the deals may be terrific, you’ll still be tempted to spend money on things you may not need simply because the price is right. The same rule applies to so-called “deal” sites where “Only 2 Left At this Price!” tags may trigger impulsive spending. 4. Do your homework.

Before making any purchase over $25, check a price comparison site like pricegrabber.com to find out what the item “should” cost. If you’re trying to save money on an auction site like Ebay, visit honesty.com first so you’ll recognize bargains when you see them. 5. Be smart when you spend online. If the going

price for something is beyond your budget, put what you’re willing to pay into pricespider.com and let their bots e-mail you when they find a deal on what you want. Then look for coupons at coupon sites like retailmenot.com or couponmountain.com. Avoid shipping charges with the codes at freeshipping.org. And register your purchase on priceprotectr.com. They’ll send you an e-mail if they spot the product at a lower price and many retailers will refund the difference. 6. Eat for less. Cutting your food budget means spending less on the food you buy and choosing recipes that get maximum nutrition per dollar. Like many other grocery sites, mygrocerydeals.com lists the specials at local stores after you’ve registered and provided your zip code. This site also lets you search for online coupons, check nutritional information and even search by item so that, for instance, you’ll know who has the best deal on peanut butter this week. For frugal recipes, try cheapcooking.com, a website that doesn’t have a lot of bells and whistles--just hearty family friendly recipes that don’t call for costly ingredients.

3. Control discretionary spending. If you’re

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is to cut consumption. To make your home more efficient, take the time to work through the calculations at The Home Energy Saver (http:// hes.lbl.gov/). To be sure you are getting the best price on gasoline, visit the price data map at Fueleconomy.gov (http://tinyurl.com/4fnot). 8. Indulge in free stuff. If you were dependent on retail therapy to improve your mood, it’s time to make the switch to freebie hunting. At sites like The Absurdly Cool Freebie Finder (www. absurdlycool.com) and Hey It’s Free (www. heyitsfree.com), you’ll find all kinds of things you never knew you wanted. Of course, nothing is truly free. In some cases, there will be shipping charges. In others, you’ll give up contact information. Either way, you’ll pay less for your consumer high. 9. Bypass cash. The Internet has made it much easier to swap things you don’t want for things you need. Freecycle.org lets members post both “Have” and “Want” listings. Dignswap.com sets up exchanges between women who have things they don’t wear in their closets. At Swaptree.com, registered users can trade books, videos, games and other items. 10. Learn tips and tricks. Saving money doesn’t have to be a grim business. You can, for example, recruit the kids to search for coupons and give them a percentage of what they help you save. Or you can visit thriftyfun.com, a lively site filled with craft projects that can be made from odds and ends most people already have on hand. Or you can get the e-mail newsletter from stretcher.com, a website that’s been collecting ideas about getting the most from every dollar since 1996. Join frugalvillage.net, a community where moms cheerfully share their ideas about thrifty family management. Although no website can tell you how much you “should” be saving, visiting any of these thrifty websites will provide encouragement and even inspiration. And, you’ll know you’re not the only family trying to make sense of the new economic landscape by doing more with less. Carolyn Jabs, M.A., has been writing the Growing Up Online column for ten year. She is also the author of Cooperative Wisdom: Bringing People Together When Things Fall Apart. Available at Amazon and Cooperative Wisdom.org. @ Copyright, 2016, Carolyn Jabs. All rights reserved

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My wife and I make $100,000 a year combined, and we have about $12,000 in credit card debt. We also owe another $80,000 in student loans, and our kids’ private school education costs $1,000 a month. Is it okay for me to take a loan against my 401(k), which is invested in mutual funds, to clean up the credit card bills?

A. I wouldn’t do that. If your 401(k) is invested in good mutual funds, it’s likely you’ll miss out on some pretty good rates of return. But that’s not the biggest reason this is a bad idea. The biggest reason is that when you leave your company — and you will leave, whether it’s because you get a better job, you get fired, or you die — that loan is considered an early withdrawal. If you don’t repay it within 60 days, you’ll get hammered

with a 10 percent penalty plus your tax rate. You could easily lose almost half of what’s in the account. If you want to start paying off debt, my advice is to start doing things to generate extra income and begin living on a tight budget. Grab an extra, part-time job for a while, too, and have a big garage sale. Sell so much stuff the kids think they’re next! You need to work a serious debt-busting plan. The good news is it’s only $12,000. Knocking out the credit card debt won’t be so bad, and with your income, the kids’ school isn’t unreasonable. It’s the $80,000 in student loans that’s killing you. Scrape together and save every penny you can find each month, and put that toward paying off the credit card debt. Then, roll that amount over, add anything else you can come up with, and attack those student loans.

I’m trying to help my elderly mom with her finances. She has no debt and more than $1 million in assets. There was also another $500,000 trust left for her by my dad. With access to all this, does she still need longterm health insurance?

A. Absolutely! She also needs an estate planner immediately. Your parents were far too wise with their money to have your mom end up in a bad situation toward the end of her life. You need to do everything you can to prevent this from happening. In the event she’s unable to take care of herself, long-term care health coverage to take care of nursing home or in-home care is an absolute necessity. The cost of nursing home care can run from $75,000 to $100,000 a year. Your mom is in great shape financially. But just imagine what a prolonged nursing home stay could do to her nest egg. It’s not a pretty thought. When you hit 60, you need long-term care insurance, period. Whether you have $1 million-plus in the bank or not, I strongly recommend it as a wise part of any asset management plan.

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think for themselves. Ask your children open-ended questions to hear their points of view. “Find out what they’re thinking. What you want to do is stimulate their analytic, natural human curiosity,” says Dr. Fran Walfish, a child and family psychotherapist and author of The Self Aware Parent: Resolving Conflict and Building a Better Bond with Your Child. Watch the speeches and debates together. Ask your child who he thinks is telling the truth based on body language or who seems more respectful during a debate. Whether you agree or not, ask her: “Why do you feel that way? How would you solve the problem?” Share your opinions with your children by prefacing your comments with “I feel” or “I think” and ask questions like: “I wonder how he’ll make that happen? What do you think? How would you make it fair if you were president?”

vigorous dinner party debates to divisive Facebook exchanges, tis’ the season when there’s virtually no escape from politics. Your kids may come home with questions about opinions overheard at school or elsewhere. From a parenting perspective, the democratic process--and political shenanigans--provides plenty of fodder for teaching kids lessons in independent thinking, respectful

Avoid anger. As hard as it may be, try to refrain from making judgmental comments or calling candidates with whom you disagree colorful names. “Shouting at the TV, or at one another, presents a very negative example of responding to conflicting opinions,” says Mary Jane McKittrick, author of the Boomer

discourse, values and civics. Nurture independent thinkers. Take advantage of the political process to help your children learn to

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and Halley children’s series (written for ages 4 to 8), including the Mom’s Choice award-winning book Boomer and Halley: Election Day. Through humor and embedded life lessons, McKittrick’s books tell stories of families and communities resolving difficult challenges by working together.

Model respectful dialogue. Not all parents agree on politics, but what matters is how they discuss the issues in front of their children without raising a child’s anxiety. Make ground rules with your spouse before engaging in the discussion: No interrupting, take turns listening and no put-downs, insults or blaming. And, if you come to an impasse, agree to disagree. “I would love for parents to respect each others points of view. I would also hope that they will respect their children’s point of view,” Walfish says. “Be able to tolerate differences. We still love each other, and I can tolerate you having powerfully different feelings than mine.” If you find yourself getting drawn into a heated argument around the table with loved ones, keep your cool and

suggest you pick up the conversation at another time.

Play nice--in politics?! Political rhetoric may be difficult for your child to comprehend, but behavior in politics can often parallel real-life situations your child can relate to about how we should treat each other and who we can trust. “Here we are: two political figures. They’re going to say their beliefs right out front, but wouldn’t it be nice if that was all they were doing,” Walfish says. “Instead what they’re doing is using put-downs, criticisms, (and) willing to go forward at all costs to win.” Perhaps the vindictive nature of politics will never change, but parents can use examples of how politicians conduct themselves to teach values about what it means to win honorably, treat others with respect and be a trustworthy friend. For example, on the playground, a child might promise your child that he can have the ball next, but then passes the ball to an ally or continues to hog the ball. Even a young child understands that the other child’s actions are unfair. “A good friend is someone who treats you right all of the time. And

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Civics 101. Talk to your kids about the democratic process. Take your child to the voting booth and follow the results on election night together to help her see the election process in action and the connection between your vote and why it matters. Explain that politicians are public servants and they usually enter the political process in an attempt to make a difference in the lives of citizens. “Parents can offer examples from their lives to illustrate giving to others as a positive way to explain politics,” McKittrick says. “After all, politics exist in our families, communities, schools and workplaces--not just at the ballot box.” ESP Freelance journalist Christa Melnyk Hines, resides with her opinionated family, which includes her husband, two rambunctious boys and a pair of playful dogs. Christa is the author of Happy, Healthy & Hyperconnected: Raise a Thoughtful Communicator in a Digital World.

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ParentingToday’sTeens by Mark Gregston

A Great Teen Parenting Mistake Well-intentioned parents, doing as they have always done to protect their children when they were young, often circle the wagons and marshal control when their teenager makes a mistake in judgment. Others keep their wagons circled all the time, never giving up any control to the teenager in the first place. Such parents then wonder why their teenager rebels against them or lacks maturity. It’s natural for parents to believe that trouble can be avoided by keeping their teenager always in sight, by fixing their every problem, and by generally keeping them under their control. But I’ve learned that teens mature quicker when parents take steps in the early teen years to give up some of the control they have over their teen’s life.

Learn to Let Go!

Do you have the habit of picking up the slack, covering all the bases, answering all the questions, solving all the problems, and making everything easy for your teen? If so, you might not be doing your teenager any favors. Instead, you may just be keeping your teenager immature, dependent and powerless. If you want your child to grow up, and he’s reached the teen years, you may have to learn to let go. You may have to get out of the way. It boils down to one very simple concept — the best way to empower your teenager is to share the power you’ve always had over him, allowing him more and more power and responsibility for making his own decisions.

Hold Them Accountable

Responsibility becomes an internal life force when parents empower a child to make decisions, line out their options, define the consequences, and then let them choose. If your teenager is fully capable of doing well, communicate that belief to him by giving him more freedoms. Fortunately, most teens want to take control of things in their life — so let them. As you back off, let your teenager know they will be given even more freedoms if they handle the first steps well. And make it clear that you will remain in the role of the enforcer of consequences, should they break the rules. Such consequences could include losing some of their newfound freedoms and losing some of your trust. Then, let them make their own choices, and also let them bear the full responsibility for Eastern Shore Parents I October 2016

those choices. Line out their options, define the consequences for bad decisions, and then let them choose. Don’t rescue them by not enforcing consequences for their poor choices. And equally as important, don’t forget to congratulate and reward them for making good choices!

The Power of Empowerment

As you learn to let go, your teen’s expectations will shift away from leaning on you to run their life and fix everything for them (including their mistakes), to the understanding that they are the ones responsible for how things turn out. They’ll surely make many mistakes before they begin to understand what good decisionmaking looks like. And they may even try every trick in the book to get you to rescue them out of their poor choices. But don’t do it! Hold them responsible, just as they will some day be held accountable as an adult.

Give Them Something to Be Responsible For

Teenagers don’t become responsible or learn to think more maturely by accident. They learn from being in situations where responsibility and maturity is expected and modeled. That’s why I highly recommend to parents that they get their child into a part-time job throughout the teen years, and particularly one that is service-oriented. Probably the biggest mistake of schools today is when they keep kids so busy with after school activities, that there is no time for a job in which teens can learn responsibility. Outside of what Mom and Dad are expecting of them, nothing can teach a teenager about life and making a livelihood than a job can. Kids who get their first job after they graduate from high school are at a disadvantage and have a lot of catch-up to do in the area of maturity. The right job for just a few hours each week can be a perfect training ground for a teenager, teaching people-skills, moneymanagement, time-management, and even helping the teenager determine what she does or doesn’t want to do after high school.

When to Take Back Parental Power

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or is addicted to drugs, alcohol, sex, or other harmful substances or behaviors. This situation is entirely different. In this day and age, a child choosing to self-destruct or to live a dangerous lifestyle could end up in serious trouble, or could even die. In this case, empowerment shifts back to the parent, who must intervene and retake decisive control, since the teen’s lifestyle is actually controlling the teenager at this point. Take whatever measures are necessary to ensure his safety and do it now. It is up to you to create a solution, such as counseling or substance abuse treatment. Then, with a plan in hand and with all the power you can muster, communicate this message: “Honey – we love you. Nothing you do or say will make us love you any less, and nothing you do or say will make us love you any more. But we are not going to live like this anymore. Since you are not making the right choices on your own, here is what will change in your life, as of today…” And then stick to your plan. There’s nothing that will ruin your future ability to get such a teen back on track than to not follow through the first time.

Small Bumps Are Temporary

Maybe you are just having some small bumps in the road with your teenager. Let me assure you, most immature behavior is just that — immaturity. They will grow out of it as they mature and as they come up against the consequences for wrong decisions. And they’ll mature more quickly if you empower them to take on more responsibility for their own life. Give them ample opportunity to make errors in judgment early on, when you still have some control over them in your home. Letting go doesn’t mean backing off completely. It simply means allowing the teenager to make more and more decisions on their own, and to have more and more freedoms. When they make mistakes, or overstep your household boundaries, it is still a parent’s responsibility to dole out the consequences as a means of discipline, which will prevent them from making the same mistake again and again. For that is how teenagers learn.

Mark Gregston is an author, speaker, radio host, and the founder of a residential counseling center for struggling teens located in Longview, Texas. Mark’s passion for helping teens can be seen in his 40 years of involvement with families as a youth pastor, Young Life area director, and now, as the Executive Director of Heartlight, where he has lived with and helped over 2,700 teens. To find out more about Mark and his ministry to parents and teens, you can visit www.HeartlightMinistries.org or www.ParentingTodaysTeens.org.

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Discover Wonders Below the Surface

Recommending the Best Toys and Products for Kids

From the moment we hide behind our hands, and then drop them to reveal our smiling face to an infant, we have begun to introduce them to the delights of discovering what is hidden. There’s a certain satisfaction derived when we finally see something that has been shielded from our sight. Mirroring the anticipation that accompanies a curtain rising at the theater or the wrapping falling away from a gift, toys and kits that unmask new marvels can generate tremendous satisfaction. Satisfy your child’s instinct to reveal the hidden with the following items that make discovery child’s play.

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T-Rex Skeleton Dino Excavation Kit

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Taking a child’s fascination with dinosaurs one step further, the T-Rex Skeleton Dino Excavation Kit gives small hands the opportunity to dig into their own prehistoric discoveries. Featuring a complete disassembled skeleton locked inside a lightweight clay matrix, the kit comes with a guide and excavation tools to help young paleontologists start their own dig. A small hammer and chisel help to remove the clay, revealing sections of a T-Rex skeleton that can be reassembled into a cool display model (or glued together for dinosaur play). Excavation can create a dusty mess, but moving the project outdoors or to a porch adds to the sense of real dinosaur discovery for young scientists on their first big dig!

You’d never guess just by looking at most rocks and pebbles that they hide a captivating and colorful beauty just below the surface. The Rock Tumbler Science Kit speeds up the process of wearing away the dull outer covering from ½ pound of semi-precious pebbles through constant tumbling within its small waterproof drum. Inside the motorized drum, water and grit slowly grind away the dross over thirty days, revealing smooth colorful stones ready for mounting into jewelry or adding rich hues to any rock hound’s collection. Tips for finding your own rocks to tumble are included for more independent discovery. A true gem in the rough, this kit reveals a treasure trove of beauty hidden in the rocks and minerals around us.

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Half of the search is done with this kit that provides 12 geodes that are preselected for dazzling interior formations. Resulting from volcanic activity, stone geodes were created when bubbles in molten lava hardened creating a hollow environment for crystals to form over time. The color and kind of mineral crystals inside have remained an ancient mystery... until kids open them. A hammer and chisel reveal never before seen beautiful structures that can be identified using the included geode guide. Combining the thrill of the action with the mystery of hidden beauty, the Break Your Own Geodes kit provides both a fun learning experience and exciting natural treasures to keep and study for a lifetime.

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The search for buried treasure gets high-tech with the Treasure Tracker Truck. This ruggedly appointed truck is equipped with a metal detector halo that activates when you push the antenna down. As it rolls across sand, loose dirt or similarly permeable surface, the signal changes and alerts the driver when it encounters metal just below the surface. Once ‘x’ marks the spot, treasure hunters can get to work with scoop and sifter to begin excavating their site to find what’s buried just below the surface. Battery-operated and easy to maneuver, this vehicle gets the hunt for buried surprises rolling in style.

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In addition to being a short-order cook, housekeeper, and 24/7 chauffeur, I’m also my kids’ #1 fear-fighter. I check under their beds for bad guys and stick my arm in the toy bin “to make sure the crab isn’t real.” Almost every day my kids ask for help with scary situations. My daughter believes zombies live in our attic and my son swears he’s seen a green ghost in my bedroom. I tell them, “Monsters are just pretend,” but neither child believes me. They’re convinced that danger lurks in the darkness. Eastern Shore Parents I October 2016

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unintentionally feed kids’ fears by reassuring them they have nothing to worry about,” Wendt warns. The best approach is problem-solving. Here are some ways to do it.

Where Fears Come From

Kids’ fears are as unique as their personalities. Many young kids are afraid of animals and insects (dogs, snakes, spiders), characters in costumes (beware Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny), and things that go bump in the night. Others fear loud noises or believe they’ll be sucked down the toilet when it flushes. Even kids who don’t believe in the boogeyman may fret about schoolyard bullies. “Some kids are more fearful than others because they are born with a predisposition to worry,” says San Diego, Calif., clinical psychologist Joanne Wendt, PhD. Other fears grow in response to trauma. For example, a child may start to fear bees after being stung himself or seeing a classmate get stung on the playground. A little information can be dangerous: Kids who learn about killer bees may believe backyard bumblebees are mini-mercenaries. Adult role models can also fuel kids’ fears. A mom who is deathly afraid of escalators may pass along her anxieties by telling kids moving stairs are slippery and insisting the whole family take the elevator. “Kids look to parents for cues about whether a situation is safe,” says Tamar Chansky, PhD, author of Freeing Your Child from Anxiety. “Parents need to be mindful of the signals they send so they don’t send fearful messages about objects or situations that are basically safe, or can be managed,” she says.

Identify the issue. When your child comes to you for help with a fear, engage in some critical thinking. Questions like “Why are you afraid of this spider?” and “Have you been hurt by a spider in the past?” encourage your child define her fear more clearly. Once she’s defined her fear, she can start to question its legitimacy. Teach kids to think twice. First, ask your child what worry is telling him about the situation, using a funny voice or puppet to represent worry. “Then, using his ‘smarter mind,’ ask your child what he really thinks will happen,” Chansky says. A worry might be saying, “The 6th-grade bully will toss me in the trash can,” but your child’s smarter side knows, “The trash can has a locked cover.” Fight scary with silly. Have your child draw a picture of the thing that scares her. Then, do a goofy makeover. The hairy monster in your daughter’s closet will look a lot less frightening wearing a ballet tutu and hair curlers. Coach your child to imagine the monster slipping on a banana peel or falling off a cliff. “This allows her to take charge of her fear and her imagination,” Chansky says. Practice self-soothing. Kids can learn breathing and muscle relaxation techniques to calm themselves. The easiest strategy is to breathe in slowly while counting to four and

Fight Fears Together

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breathe out while counting to seven. This focuses your child’s attention and puts him back in control. “Repeating a special word, phrase or affirmation, such as ‘I can handle this,’ also eases anxiety,” Wendt says. Practice these calming behaviors every day so they become automatic.

Step it up. Use a technique called systematic desensitization to approach the feared situation gradually. “Make a simple drawing of a stairway from the side view and put your child’s goal at the top,” Chansky says. Then start at the bottom and write in steps from the least to most threatening. For example, a child whose goal is to pet a dog might start by looking at pictures of dogs, visiting a pet store or animal shelter and letting a dog sniff her hand. Remind your child to take deep breaths as anxieties escalate.

Outsmart Anxieties Research and logic can help kids shrink fears down to size. “Have your child write down three facts about his feared situation to put it in perspective,” says licensed professional counselor Neil McNerney, LPC, of Reston, Va. A child who is afraid of thunder storms might note: 1) Thunder makes a loud boom, but it can’t hurt me. 2) I can keep myself safer by staying inside during a storm. 3) The odds of being struck by lightning are only 1 in 700,000. Bottom line: Fear is a healthy response to a dangerous world. Encourage your child to learn from it.

Be patient. Forcing kids to confront their fears when they aren’t ready will only

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tance. Before long, he’ll probably be ready to reengage.

increase their anxiety. Talk about your own insecurities and model a courageous approach to the unknown. When your child feels overwhelmed, allow him to step back and observe the scary situation from a dis-

If Ghosts Won’t Go

All kids have occasional worries, but some suffer from intense and persistent fears. “Anxiety disorders are the most common psychiatric disorders, affecting between 10 and 17 percent of children and teens,” Chansky says. “They are also the most treatable.” Using cognitivebehavioral therapy, kids can learn to turn down their over-reactive emotion systems and teach their brains new tricks. If your child’s fears keep her from enjoying everyday activities at home and at school, reach out to your pediatrician or school psychologist. A professional fear-buster can help your child say “Boo!” to ghosts and other childhood anxieties.

Heidi Smith Luedtke is a personality psychologist and mom. She is the author of Detachment Parenting: 33 Ways to Keep Your Cool When Kids Melt Down.

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Ride a real Steam Train to the Haunted Barn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, decorate a FREE Pumpkin, enjoy Refreshments, Miniature Train Ride, Hay Ride, and Children’s Bounce House. Exciting Pumpkin Canon, Pony Rides/ Petting Zoo, Cafe and Gift Shop available for a slight fee. DAY TRAINS KIDDIE-FRIENDLY; SCARY NIGHT TRAINS BEGIN AT 7 PM. Open Fridays, 5pm to 9pm, Saturdays and Sundays, 1pm to 9pm. Starting October 24 open every day: 5 to 9 PM week nights, 1pm to 9pm weekends. Sign up early on web site for discounts. $15 per person, plus tax; children 2 and under, FREE. All Aboard! (888) 569-5337 or (251) 232-2322 www.waleswest.com

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26214 Pollard Road, Daphne October 1 - October 31

Open Saturdays 9am - 2pm. We offer a Grass Maze, Pony Rides, Train Ride, Petting Zoo, Playground and more! Admission is $5.50. Add a pony ride or train ride for $3.25. Make the day complete with a grass maze for only $1! Group rates available for groups of 10 or more. Reservations Required. Additional hours are available for groups. Please call to schedule your reservation. Find us on Facebook! (251) 626-5416

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October 15, 22 and 29 will be the dates to join us if you dare for a Halloween Scare! Hauntings begin at dusk (doors open at 6:00pm). October 29 is Trick or Treat Saturday, Come meet your favorite cartoon characters. November 5 is Grandparents Day. Hours of operation: Open Saturdays 10:00am9:00pm Closed Fridays & Sundays. Monday thru Thursday: field trips by reservation. NOTE: Cash Only, No Credit Cards, No Personal Checks. (228) 641-3936

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Hillcrest Farm Corn Maze 30497 Hixson Road, Elberta October 1 - October 31

The Corn Maze is open every day except Tuesday & Wednesday. Hours are 8am - 6pm and the cost is $4 per person. For more information call or visit us on Facebook for updates. (251) 962-2500

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Honey Bee Festival- Central Baldwin Educational Foundation

October 1 - October 31

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Seward Farms 10836 Tanner Williams Road, Lucedale

Honeybee Park, Robertsdale

Come to the border of Mississippi and Alabama on Tanner Williams Road, and you’ll find tons of family fun, fresh air, twisting corn maze, fantastic food, and an evening by a crackling fire! In celebration of the 50th anniversary of “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown – we are bringing to you one of the most memorable experiences of a lifetime. We have a challenging corn maze, pig races, hayrides and cow train, giant jumping pillow, tube slide, corn cannon, and Farm animals and goat walk, field of fright and pony rides. Our flexible hours and admission allows you to choose how many activities are right for your family and budget, but we have to say, the All Day Pass is a terrific bargain for a full day of fun! Our Wagon Wheel Cafe offers delicious barbeque sandwiches, pulled pork, hotdogs, drinks and more. We have birthday Huts and party pavilions available by reservation for special events and birthdays. Make reservations now for a fire pit for your group for a perfect evening. Join us October 1st, 2016 for American Heroes Day - All members of the U.S. Military, retired and active duty, firefighters, law enforcement, EMS personnel, along with their dependents, with valid ID are admitted free! The pumpkin barn opens in October with a great selection of perfect pumpkins for your jack-o-lanterns and decorations. October 8 – Peanuts Movie Night; October 1, 8 & 15 – Bay Area Food Bank Drive;

Come join us as we celebrate our annual Honey Bee 5k and Arts & Crafts Festival on Saturday, October 1st at the Honey Bee Park in downtown Robertsdale. Festival will begin with the Honey Bee 5k race at 8:00 a.m. and will continue throughout the day with plenty of arts & crafts, singing, food, fun and games. There will also be a corn hole tournament with cash prizes! All proceeds from this festival go towards helping our Central Baldwin schools, so come out and help support our children’s education! We look forward to seeing you there! For more information visit our website at www.cbef.org or our Facebook page.

Ghost Tours at Caribe Marina

28101 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach October 2 – 28

Board a family-friendly cruise into Perdido Pass and enjoy a spooky tale of Spanish pirates, buried treasure, moonlit beaches and haunted caverns. Cruise times are 7pm and 8pm. $20 per person for each 45-minute cruise Visit our website, email or call to book your cruise. (251) 980-8410

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5th Annual Festival of Flavor 112 West Laurel Avenue, Foley October 8

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Alabama Coastal BirdFest’s Bird & Conservation Expo Faulkner Campus Amphitheater, Fairhope October 8

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Raptors, snakes, touch tanks, booths, exhibits, and lots of hands-on fun for all ages at the Halstead Amphitheater on the Fairhope Faulkner campus. Admission is free to this family friendly event. The Expo is part of the four-day Alabama Coastal BirdFest from September 30th – October 3rd. (251) 625-0814

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Fall in the Fort - Spanish Fort Elementary School 30900 State Highway 225, Spanish Fort October 8

Join us from 5:30pm - 8:30pm for Fall in the Fort at Spanish Fort Elementary School. Ride the Toro, Petting Zoo, Inflatables, Pumpkin painting, Video game truck, games, food trucks and lots more! (251) 626-9751

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Spanish Fort Elementary School Fall Festival

30900 State Highway 225, Spanish Fort October 8

Kids of all ages are welcome to enjoy Spanish Fort Elementary School’s annual Fall Festival. Featuring carnival games, a mechanical bull, inflatables, a hayride, the Game Truck, a dunking booth, pumpkin painting and more... there is something for everyone. Come eat with our local food trucks and play for a good cause. All proceeds benefit the children of Spanish Fort Elementary School and go directly back to helping our teachers, staff and stu-

dents. Vendor booths are also available! For more information visit us on Facebook at Spanish Fort Elementary PTA or Contact us at spanishfortpta@ gmail.com.

Jellystone Park – Over the Rainbow Fall Festival Trail

(251) 626-9751

Follow the yellow brick road at Jellystone’s Over The Rainbow Fall Festival Trail! The trail will be open from 5pm – 9pm. Meet characters from Wizard of Oz! Baked goods, hot dogs, chips and drinks will be available for purchase. The cost is $5 per person and parking is free. For more information please call the tanger station.

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National Shrimp Festival – Gulf Shores 1 Gulf Place, Gulf Shores October 13 – 16

The Annual National Shrimp Festival presented by Zatarain’s and sponsored in part by our wonderful sponsors, is held each year during on the beautiful beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama. This is a FREE family event for everyone! The festival is one of the nation’s premier outdoor festivals attracting 250,000 people, featuring over 300 vendors that offer fine art, arts & crafts, a retail marketplace, outdoor village, and of course, SHRIMP!! Two stages offer continuous music while the little one’s can play in the Children’s Activity Village. They can create their own “art” and participate in other funfilled activities. There really is something for everyone at the festival. Visit our website for more information and Vendor listings. (251) 968-6091

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Swift Elementary School Annual Fall Festival October 15

23460 Wolf Bay Drive, Foley October 15

The zombie-themed Corpse Crawl challenge race arrives just in time for Halloween each fall at Graham Creek Preserve. This is a two mile trail run with obstacles, mud pits, and “zombies”. visitfoley.com

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6330 Bon Secour Highway, Bon Secour

Corpse Crawl Zombie Challenge Run

(251) 923-4267

12160 Wortel Road, Elberta

From 10 am – 1 pm Students, Parents, Family, Friends and Community members come out to the Fall Festival at Swift School! Tickets are $0.50 each and will be used for playing games, buying food, drinks, snow cones and cotton candy. All proceeds will go towards the purchase of more Guided Reading materials for our school. For more information please call or email Garth Smith. (251) 949-6422

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For decades the Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education has hosted a Fall Festival organized by our students, staff and families. Discover this piece of Fairhope history by joining us on Thursday, October 20th from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. for this year’s Fall Festival. Mawk Arnold, MJSOE Class of 1942, will officiate the Cake Walk. Donnie Barrett, Director of Fairhope History Museum and former faculty member, and his wife Lottie will look into their crystal ball to tell futures and maybe a story or two from the past. Local musicians will provide music on our new outdoor amphitheater built as an Eagle Scout project by Patrick Lindsay Garner. Local businesses have donated items for the Silent Auction. There are plenty of activities for the children: games with prizes, face painting, and a bouncy house. For more information, please call the school office or email us. (251) 928-9347

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Daphne Public Library – Halloween Movie Night 2607 Highway 98, Daphne October 20

Come join us for a free family movie night Thursday, October 20th from 4pm – 6pm. We will be watching Hocus Pocus in the library community room! Snacks will be provided. (251) 621-2818

www.daphnelibrary.org

On Friday, October 21, 2016, from 6pm - 9:30pm USA Children’s and Women’s supporters and friends will come together again for the Fourth Annual “Trick or Trot” 5K and Fun Run to raise funds for the Pediatric Emergency Department. This great race will take place at Moulton Tower at the University of South Alabama. This event is filled with family fun, running, trick-or-treating and children’s activities with great food and drinks. The 5K will start at 6:00 p.m. The Fun Run will begin at 7:00 p.m. and is open to walkers and runners of all ages. After race festivities include trick or treating, pumpkin decorating, a photo booth, bounce houses, outdoor movie, train rides, games, music, food and drinks! To date, this race has raised nearly $100,000 for the hospital! Wristbands for Post Race Activities-Each registered runner will receive one wristband in their race bag. Runners can purchase additional wristbands here or day of at the registration tent. Non-Race participants can also purchase wristbands at the Registration Tent day of. For more details, please visit bit.ly/ TrickorTrot16. (251) 415-1636

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Daphne Elementary Fall Festival 2307 Main Street, Daphne October 21

Fun for all ages! Join us from 5pm – 8pm for the Daphne Elementary Fall Festival. For more information call the school office or contact Melinda at (251) 680-9883. (251) 626-2424

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Pirates invade the museum! Join us to learn about the pirates of the Mobile Bay area, the Gulf Coast and the Caribbean at this unique Halloween event. Come dressed as a pirate, princess, or other character. There will be a scavenger hunt, storytelling, a costume contest, a make a treasure map activity, goody bags with pirate loot, sword fighting demonstrations, and more! Time: 5:00pm9:00pm. Admission is $10 for adults, $7.50 for children ages 13-17, $5 for children ages 6-12, and children 5 and under get in for free! Please call (251) 301-0270 for more information or to make a reservation. (251) 301-0270

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30752 Ember Lane, Spanish Fort October 22

Join us for a spooktacular night of games, goodies, pizza, drinks and prizes. Admission is $10 per child. Costumes encouraged. Hours are 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Call or email for more information. (251) 621-9755

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Spooky Movie on the Lawn – The Wharf 4830 Main Street, Orange Beach October 22

Join us on Marina Lawn for a festive fall evening featuring hayrides courtesy of Kutter’s Landscaping, pony rides, complimentary popcorn provided by Carmike Cinemas, free hot chocolate provided by The Southern

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Tiger Nation Fall Festival & Zombie Fun Run Baldwin County High School October 22

The Tiger Nation Fall Festival will be held Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Baldwin County High School. This is a Lights On Afterschool Event hosted by Baldwin County High School, Bay Minette Elementary School, and Delta Elementary School 21st CCLC Afterschool Programs. Wristbands will be sold for $5 each providing admission to a special zone with bounce houses, velcro sticky wall, field goal challenge, batters up baseball, jousting/boxing arena, and obstacle course. Booths with an additional cost will be set up by school organizations: Mechanical Bull, Rock Wall, Trackless Train, Edge Slide, and much more. The North Baldwin Coalition for Excellence in Education will sponsor the Zombie FUN Run, beginning at 4 p.m. with advance registration of $10 and $15 on the day of the event.

Boo at the Zoo from 2pm - 5pm October 23rd! Take a walk through the zoo and you will find trick or treat doors, games, and meet some of your favorite animals strolling with our keepers! We’ll have a family friendly DJ, bouncy house, popcorn, pizza and of course our costume contest! Admission: Children $5, Adults and Members are FREE! For more information call or email us today! (251) 968-5732

Hogsmeade Halloween Festival

(251) 626-1692

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Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo Boo at the Zoo!

1204 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores October 23

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On Wednesday October 26th from 6pm – 8pm join 3 Circle Church for lots of family fun! Over 200 decorated cars will be giving out treats and playing fun games. We will also live music and food trucks! This is a Safe family event for all ages.

2nd Annual Fairhope Witches Ride

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The annual Pumpkin Festival will be from 12pm – 4pm. Family Fun, Games, Food, Bake Sale, Market Place, Raffle, Cupcake Wars, Inflatables, Dunking Booth, and a Preschool Area for younger participants. Wristbands, which allow access to most activities, are $10 each. Wristbands may be purchased at the gate. For more information call the school office at (251) 626-1692 or visit our website at www.ctkcsdaphne.org.

October 26

Hogwarts of Fairhope presents the Hogsmeade Halloween Festival from 2pm – 6pm! Join the Professors and Staff for a fun afternoon of Halloween and Harry Potter themed games, crafts and fun! Come in costume and trick or treat as we transform Homestead Village into Hogsmeade, the legendary all-wizard community from Harry Potter books. There will be a raffle for a chance to win a free registration for Hogwarts of Fairhope Summer Camp 2017. Children of all ages are welcome. The costs is $5 for ages 3 and up with a family cap of $25. Tickets are available online.

Christ the King Catholic School Annual Pumpkin Festival October 23

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101 North Bancroft Street, Fairhope October 27

Fairhope Witches Ride is an easy bike ride in Fairhope. This is the time of year to embrace your inner-witch! The best decorated broom (aka bike) and costume will win a prize! The ‘BLACK HAT BLOCK PARTY’ (pre/post party) will be hosted on Equality Street around McSharry’s. Bring your family to enjoy the party and encourage friends to cheer along the wicked ride route! Registration will start Tuesday, Sept 27th at 10am. Registration includes pre/after party, a bike marker, armband, one raffle ticket and a 2016 FWR shirt. $25 registration includes short-sleeve shirt. $30 registration for a long-sleeve shirt. www.facebook.com/FairhopeWitchesRide/

October 23

Woofstock will spread out over an entire city block allowing for even more fun activities, vendor booths, contests and more! We invite humans and their canine companions to spend the day listening to live, local music, enjoying the great food and libations and of course, let’s not forget the ever popular Weiner Dog Race and all-time favorite Doggie Costume Contest. This event benefits The Animal Rescue Foundation. Gates open at 11:00pm. Cost Adults $10/Children $5.

City of Foley’s Uptown Halloween October 27

Join us in the streets of downtown Foley from 5:30 – 8pm for a spooky good time, compliments of the downtown merchants, city businesses and the city of Foley. Costume contest, jumpy houses, hayride and many booths to win treats and prizes. Admission is Free. (251) 943-1300

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Fairhope Intermediate School Fall Festival

Foley Elementary School Trunk or Treat

2 North Bishop Street, Fairhope October 27

450 North Cedar Street, Foley October 25

Spaghetti Dinner will be served at 5pm followed by a costume contest at 6pm Fun and games for the students to enjoy will be offered until 8:30pm. (251) 943-8861

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The Fairhope Intermediate School fall festival will be held on Thursday, October 27th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm. This is a fun evening for the entire family. There will be carnival style booths, hot food off the grill and an amazing Silent Auction. Be ready to

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bid on some fabulous baskets, vacations, dinners, spa treatments and professional services at the silent auction. All proceeds raised from the festival go back into the classrooms and directly benefit students. Contact Jennifer McDowell or Angel Smith for more information. (251) 928-7841

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1035 North Cody Road, Mobile October 28 - November 6

It’s time for the Fair! The Grounds will host the 62nd annual Greater Gulf State Fair. This year’s Fair will feature a new theme “Fair Takes Flight” which aims to host feature the greatness of everything flight related under one roof as well as more than 30 adult rides, 30 kid rides and a must-see entertainment line-up! (251) 344-4573

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29000 Bass Pro Drive, Spanish Fort October 28

Spanish Fort Town Center is hosting its Second Annual Halloween Haunt! There will be activities for the entire family including a pumpkin patch, the giant pumpkin walk, games and prizes, DJ, face painting, balloon artists, delicious food trucks, local crafts, and of course Trick- or-Treat fun! Wear your favorite costumes and come prepared to kick off the Halloween weekend “Town Center Park” style! Admission is Free for this event. (251) 269-7088

Angel Ride & Concert (Oak Hollow Farm)

14210 south Greeno Road, Fairhope October 28 - October 29

The Angel Ride festivities will kick off at the campground at Oak Hollow Farms on Friday, October 28th at 9am. Campground fees are $50 and include Friday & Saturday nights in the Campground. Ticket includes Supper & Entertainment. For more information, tickets, camping, and activity schedules, visit our website. (251) 243-0365

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Daphne High School Key Club Haunted House 9300 Champions Way, Daphne October 28 - October 29

The 3rd annual Haunted House sponsored by DHS Key Club will be held in Trojan Hall on October 28th & 29th from 7pm – 11pm. Money raised will go to support UNICEF (Trick or Treat for UNICEF) and other Key Club sponsored organizations such as Reading is Fundamental, Children’s Hospital and other Key Club sponsored organizations. This is Key Club’s biggest fundraiser for the year. The cost will be $5.00 and the doors will open at 7:00 each night and close around 11:00 or later depending on the crowd. Only the brave should dare enter! Tickets will be sold at the door. Please come support this important fundraiser! (251) 626-8787

www.daphnehs.com

Eastern Shore Centre Trick-or-Treat and a Movie 30500 Highway 31, Spanish Fort October 28, (Rain Date: Oct. 29th)

Trick-or-Treat at the Eastern Shore Centre from 5:30pm – 7pm. followed by a free outdoor movie

beginning at 7 p.m. Bring your blankets and chairs for lots of family fun! Outdoor Movie at 7 pm by the Fountain.

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5 Rivers Halloween Bash!

30945 Five Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort October 29

On Saturday, Oct 29 from 10am-4pm, join us at the 5 Rivers Halloween Bash! A FREE, family friendly Halloween celebration. There will be crafts, music, movies, trail rides, games, $5 boat tours, food trucks, and a costume contest at 1pm. (251) 625-0814

www.Alabama5Rivers.com

Boo at Bellingrath

12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore October 29

11am - 3pm. Dress up your little ghosts and goblins for a day of Halloween fun! The Gardens will be filled with spooky and fun inflatables to guide visitors along the pathways to the Great Lawn. Local businesses and organizations will set up numerous treat stations to hand out candy and trinkets. We’ll have three Magic Shows featuring Dr. Gee and his magic balloons; Halloween storytelling with our friends from Mobile Public Library; music with the Back Pew Riders; food trucks on the Great Lawn; and extra goodies and surprises throughout the Gardens, sure to please all ages. Although the official hours for Boo at Bellingrath are 11-3, the Gardens will be open during the regular hours of 8 am - 5 pm. Admission is $13 for adults and $7.50 for ages 5-12. There is no charge for Bellingrath members and children 4 and younger. Registration is encouraged. For details call or visit our website. Tickets will be available online starting September 1st. (251) 973-2217

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Children are invited to wear their Halloween costume and trick or treat in Downtown Fairhope from 10 am – 2 pm. Just look for the Pumpkin Sign in the window to see who is participating. Parents drop by the Welcome Center for pictures and don’t forget your camera! (251) 929-1466

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Elberta German Sausage Festival 13052 Main Street, Elberta October 29

Join us at the German Sausage Festival for Elberta’s famous German Sausage & sauerkraut, plus continuous entertainment for adults and children, and 200 arts & crafts booths. The festivities will begin at 8 a.m. and run to 5 p.m. in the Elberta Town Park. Other scrumptious foods will include German style filled cabbage, potato salad, goulash, red beans & rice, hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ sandwiches, ice cream, popcorn and peanuts. There will be baked goods as well as arts & crafts for sale at the festival. Carnival rides, polka, country, contemporary and German music will also be provided for entertainment.

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Fairhope Peli-Con Comic Convention

Faulkner State Community College (Fairhope Campus), Fairhope October 29 – 30

Activities include a Photo Booth, Haunted House, Scavenger Hunt, Cosplay Contest, Workshops and Anime. Tickets will be available soon! For information or sponsorship opportunities, e-mail steven. hussey@faulknerstate.edu.

First Baptist Church Loxley – GLOW Fest (God Lights Our Way) 1050 North Alabama Street, Loxley

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God Light’s Our Way (GLOW Fest) On October 29th from 4pm – 6pm. All ages are welcome to come dressed up as your favorite comic book, TV show or whatever character, and enjoy the spiritual and safe atmosphere of games, food, and fellowship on our front lawn. For more information please call the church office. (251) 964-5261

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Foley Public Library’s 3rd Annual Halloween Extravaganza

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Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. / 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

319 East Laurel Avenue, Foley October 29

This year’s main attraction will be a band concert for children featuring Jukebox Superheroes. We will host a guided tour of the “Haunted Stacks” for the adventuresome who aren’t afraid of being scared! This free event is open to the public from 6pm – 9pm. For more information call or email the library. (251) 943-7665

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Genesis Church Adventure House 3100 South McKenzie Street, Foley October 29

Join us for our next adventure!....Fairy Tales and Comic Books! All of our rooms will be decorated to fit this year’s theme with live dressed up characters handing out treats to children. Concessions will be provided in support of Foley the High School Baseball Teams. For more information call or email Genesis Church. (251) 986-5843

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free and open to the community. We hope to see everyone there! The church building is located between Spanish Fort High School and Spanish Fort Middle School. For more information visit our website, Facebook page, or feel free to call the church office. (251) 626-2510

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Halloween at the Museum

Celebrate fall and bring the whole family! This event is a FREE alternative to Halloween for children from 6pm – 8pm. Food, games, inflatables, candy and fun! “Shine Your Light, Matthew 5:16”

1750 Radford Boulevard, Pensacola

(251) 928-8685

Saturday, October 29th from 10am – 2pm experience a free, fun-filled, family-friendly Halloween event at the 18th Annual Halloween at the Museum. Ghouls and ghosts of all ages are encouraged to dress up in costume and explore the Museum’s 350,000 square feet of exhibit space. Trick-or-treat stations will be located throughout the Museum. Free admission for kids in costume to “The Magic of Flight” Giant Screen Theater movie and Blue Angel 4D Experience in Hangar Bay One when accompanied by a paying adult. Get your picture made during the mascot meet-and-greet from 10 am - 11 am and 12pm - 1pm in the Blue Angels Atrium.

Daphne Public Library Trick or Treat at the Library

October 29

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Rockwell Elementary School’s Fall Festival

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2607 Highway 98, Daphne October 31

Come in costume and Trick-or-Treat in the Library from 4pm – 6pm. All teens are invited to enter our costume contest with a chance to win two movie tickets. The contest is open to kids in 6th to 12th grade. Teen volunteers are also needed to assist in the children’s game room, handing out candy, and prizes. Lap babies story time and party will be on Tuesday, October 25th at 10:30 am, Preschool story time parties are Wednesday, October 26th at 2:00 pm., and Thursday October 27th at 10:30 am. Afterschool Book Club Halloween party is Thursday, Oct 27th at 3:30 pm. Volunteers can sign up by contacting Louise Youngblood at (251) 621-2818 (ext. 211).

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From 10am – 1pm. There will be lots of children’s activities including a DJ, booth games, inflatables, food and drinks. Also lots of vendors featuring great stuff to purchase!! All profits go to funding education programs at Rockwell including the arts, PE, Technology, AR Reading and Math, and school improvements. Tickets are on sale the day of the festival. (Cash ONLY). There is no entry fee! Come join our faculty and students for a fun day! For more information email ptarockwell@icloud.com.

Sarrell Dental and Foley Youth Club 2nd Annual Halloween Bash

October 29

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Celebration Church – Fall Shindig at Volanta Park 803 North Greeno Road, Fairhope

October 31

The 2nd Annual Halloween Bash will be from 5pm – 7pm. Free Fall Pictures, Hollow-House, Costume Contest at 6:00pm with awards for Top 3. Hot Dogs, Cake Walk, Carnival Games, Trunks of Candy, Awards for the best decorated trunk, Give-Aways from Community Resources and Raffle Prizes every half hour. For more info call or email Sarah Register. (251) 943-1189

The Dwelling Place Church Fall Fun Fest

October 30

18246 South Greeno Road, Fairhope

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Fall Fun Fest!! A safe fun environment for families to enjoy free food, inflatables, trunk or treat, hayrides and more! The Fall Fun Fest will be from 5:30pm – 8:30pm. Dwelling Place is located on Greeno Road just 1/2 mile south of Fairhope High School on Highway 98. For information visit website or email bpierce@dwellingchurch.com.

Join us at the Shindig! Free family fun and open to the public. We will have Trunk-or-Treat, inflatables, food trucks, live music and much more from 6pm – 8:30pm. www.fairhopechurch.com

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Fabulous fall fun awaits the whole family at Providence United Methodist’s 6th Annual “Trunk or Treat” at the Catfish Pond! Kids dressed in their favorite Halloween costumes can safely trick or treat in the Church’s parking lot from elaborately decorated trunks, filling their bags with goodies. We will also have horse rides, bounce houses, slides, carnival games, and a cookout with hot dogs and hamburgers. All activities are Eastern Shore Parents I October 2016

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October 31

(251) 517-9028

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The 8th Annual Harvest A Festival of Gifts

Gulf Shores UMC, South Campus (Winn Dixie Shopping Center at Paradise Isle), Gulf Shores November 5

Saturday, November 5 9am – 3pm. Gulf Shores UMC, South Campus at the Winn Dixie shopping center (Paradise Isle), Gulf Shores. Please contact the church office for more information. (251) 968-2411 or (251) 213-8451 www.gulfshoresumc.org ESP

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“What are you doing?!” I say to my son. “I told you five minutes ago to get dressed. We’re leaving for your baseball game!” Even in my apparent state of frustration, my 6-year-old refuses to be rushed along as he reluctantly tosses his toy plane onto the floor and slowly begins pulling one sock on and then another. His inner clock shows no urgency. And no amount of lecturing about dilly-dallying is going to expedite my dawdler. So begins another frantic dash out the door. Although some of us may be inclined to consider punctuality, or the lack there-of, as a personality trait, experts say that time management is a skill that can be taught and is just as important to academic and long-term success as learning the three Rs. “Time management skills for children are linked to ‘school survival skills’ when mastered young and become ingrained habits for later in life,” says Dr. Stephanie Mihalas, a nationally certified school psychologist and clinical instructor, department of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA. “Starting too young is never too early!” Time management includes executive functioning skills like organization and planning, reviewing work for quality and accuracy and staying focused.

Ask your child to estimate how much time he needs to finish his math assignment and then time him. With practice, he’ll start to realize how long each task actually takes. “A great tool is TimeTimer (http://www.timetimer.com/) which is like a kitchen timer (either a stand alone tool or an app) that shows time in stopwatch fashion with the time remaining in red,” says Cindy Sullivan, a productivity, time management and professional organization expert. “As the red shrinks you are getting closer to the end time. It works great with homework or when doing a ‘beat the clock’ to tidy up or work on other tasks.” Timers can also work well to keep parents on track, says Dr. Jane Sosland, clinical assistant professor, department of Behavioral Pediatrics, University of Kansas Medical Center. “A lot of times we’ll say, ‘I need you to brush your teeth. I’ll be back in five minutes.’ Then we get busy with other children,” Sosland says. Use your microwave or your phone timer to help remind you when it’s time to check on your child.

Schedule weekly family meetings. Use Sunday evenings to discuss the family’s upcoming schedule. Give each child her own calendar that she can fill out. Hang up a master schedule with each person’s activities in a different color of ink.

Create a chunked to-do schedule Divide the day into chunks of time on a dry erase board or laminate a task list. For example, the morning routine might say: Get

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Offer incentives. “More checks can be linked to a natural reward like time with the family, helping to create the meal for the evening or play time with friends,” Mihalas says. Fewer checks results in natural consequences like less time to play with friends or watch a favorite TV program before school.

Use visuals. For children who aren’t reading yet, photographs or pictures can help cue them. “I helped my son take responsibility for his morning routine as a kindergartner by drawing pictures on post-it notes of school clothes, eating breakfast, and driving to school and stuck them on an analog clock,” says mom of two Sherlyn Pang Luedtke, author of The Mommy Advantage. Luedtke says that the day her son was still sitting in his pajamas when it was time to go, she calmly put him in the car with his clothes and shoes next to him. “He got dressed while the car was in the driveway with the engine running,” she says. If at first you don’t succeed, keep trying. Changing old habits can take at least a month, and kids don’t usually share the same sense of urgency as adults do. “If a morning goes poorly, rather than being furious and upset on the way to school, try and problem solve to decide what to do tomorrow so this doesn’t happen again. Maybe that’s waking up a few minutes earlier,” Sosland says. *Looking for additional resources? Check out Smart but Scattered by Peg Dawson, Ed.D., and Richard Guare, Ph.D. *Poor executive functioning can be a sign of ADD/ADHD. If you are concerned, consult with your family physician. ESP Freelance journalist, Christa Melnyk Hines, is a mom of two boys and the author of Happy, Healthy & Hyperconnected: Raise a Thoughtful Communicator in a Digital World.

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A Page in a Book The Trouble with Toys From early childhood, toys are a central fixture in most kids’ lives. Playthings are the first thing children turn their thoughts to upon waking, the items that demand their attention throughout the day, and often the objects of comfort that join them in bed as they fall asleep. But like any constant companion, toys can also have their moments when they become vexing. Toys get lost, sometimes they break, they collect underfoot (see: Lego™) making us unhappy for a little while. The following titles touch on both the moments when toy frustration peaks, as well as solutions that bring our beloved toys back into the fold.

Too Many Toys

by Heidi Deedman (Candlewick) Lulu was gifted with a very special toy when she was just a baby, her one-and-only teddy bear Jupiter, whom she loved very much. But as more birthdays and holidays arrived, so did more toys. By the time Lulu is five-years-old, toys are overflowing her shelves, crowding her at bath time and making it impossible to actually play with every one of them. After discarding several creative ideas, Lulu crafts a plan that will relocate her toys and give her more time with her one-and-only, Jupiter. One solution solves the problems of both a child with a surplus of toys and a host of children who may have a deficit of playthings. A delightful exploration of generosity from both ends, Too Many Toys highlights the importance of balance between too much and just enough.

Finding Monkey Moon

by Elizabeth Pulford, Illustrated by Kate Wilkinson (Candlewick) Michael’s bedtime is on approach, but his constant companion Monkey Moon is missing. As he and his dad turn the house upside down searching, Michael’s worries for this lost friend begin to amplify. Father and son retrace their steps through a darkening park on their mission to find Monkey Moon. The park at night reveals new sights, but no sighting of Micheal’s missing friend. When the discouraged pair turn toward home the last bit of light glints upon something hidden in the bushes, something that could be a sight for sore eyes. A testament to teamwork and tenacity when an important friend goes missing, Finding Monkey Moon is a hopeful and uplifting journey from lost to found.

Stuck

by Oliver Jeffers (Philomel / Penguin) Floyd’s simple plan to fly his kite barely gets off the ground when his kite gets stuck in a tree. Throwing his favorite shoe at the stranded kite doesn’t knock it down, but instead it gets stuck with the kite in the branches. His second favorite shoe soon joins the group aloft. Maddened with frustration, Floyd begins launching anything he can find up into the tree to get his kite unstuck. A ladder, a can of paint, a cat, the milkman, and an orangutan join an increasingly more ridiculous progression of things – all hurled into the tree to knock the previous (now stuck) items from the high branches. But when Floyd approaches the tree with one final thing – it may be just the ticket to getting his kite released. Readers will appreciate Jeffers’ sublimely absurd illustration of a boy’s escalating mission to retrieve his special kite. Find more reading recommendations at www.PageBookMedia.com.

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3rd Annual Gulf Coast Gospel Jubilee 10:00am - 6:00pm, Heritage Park, 125 East Laurel, Foley 3rd Annual Gulf Coast Gospel Jubilee. This event is being held for the benefit of The Light House and Care House. All the proceeds and donations will go to these two organizations. (251) 504-6210 visitfoley.com Baldwin County Home Builders Association Parade of Homes 10:00am - 5:00pm, The Baldwin County Home Builders Association Parade of Homes will be held September 24 and 25 and October 1 and 2. Please visit our website for more information. www.bchba.com Benefit Art & Antique Show - North Baldwin Animal Shelter 10:00am - 4:00pm, North Baldwin Animal Shelter, Highway 59/McMeans Avenue, Bay Minette Join us for an Art and Antique Show to benefit North Baldwin Animal Shelter. (251) 377-4667 www.northbaldwinchamber.com Open House Family Day at Bay Minette Fire Department 10:00am - 2:00pm, Bay Minette Fire Department, 608 D’Olive Street, Bay Minette All area residents are invited to come by and see what your local fire protection agency has to offer its citizens. There will be many demonstrations and activities for both adults and kids alike. (251) 580-1617 www.northbaldwinchamber.com TenSixtyFive (Free) Downtown Mobile, Mobile TenSixtyFive is a laid back street party celebrating music, local artists and makers, and locally owned establishments in Downtown Mobile the weekend of September 30th, October 1st and 2nd, 2016. We will showcase local, regional, and national bands on two main stages, as well as a kids zone and a local art market, all weekend long. www.tensixtyfive.com

Sunday October 2

Baldwin County Home Builders Association Parade of Homes 10:00am - 5:00pm, The Baldwin County Home Builders Association Parade of Homes will be held September 24 and 25 and October 1 and 2. www.bchba.com 5 Rivers Animal Ambassadors Meet and Greet

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2:00pm - 2:30pm, 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30945 5 Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort Alabama has one of the highest plant and animal diversities in the United States. Join a member of our human educational staff and meet one of the local critter inhabitants from the Mobile-Tensaw Delta and beyond. (251) 625-0814 www.Alabama5Rivers.com

Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic 2:00pm Mobile Civic Center, 401 Civic Center Drive, Mobile Join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and the comical duo of Donald and Goofy as 25 of your favorite characters surprise and captivate at every turn of the knob! See the Fairy Godmother transform Cinderella’s rags into a beautiful ball gown in a split second; the Toy Story gang defy the dimensions of Andy’s toy box with the help of the green army men; and the spectacular stage debut of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider as they rise into the sky amidst the floating lanterns. With special appearances by Snow White, Tinker Bell and Aladdin’s Genie, you never know what to expect or who might join in the fun. (251) 208-7381 www.mobilecivicctr.com

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Dauphin Island Sunset Concert ($5.00 ) 5:00pm West End Beach, Dauphin Island Sunset Concert - Roman Street. Bring chairs, blankets, snacks, drinks and bug spray. Admission $5.00 per person children 12 and under free. townofdauphinisland.org Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic 6:00pm Mobile Civic Center, 401 Civic Center Drive, Mobile Join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and the comical duo of Donald and Goofy as 25 of your favorite characters surprise and captivate at every turn of the knob! See the Fairy Godmother transform Cinderella’s rags into a beautiful ball gown in a split second; the Toy Story gang defy the dimensions of Andy’s toy box with the help of the green army men; and the spectacular stage debut of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider as they rise into the sky amidst the floating lanterns. With special appearances by Snow White, Tinker Bell and Aladdin’s Genie, you never know what to expect or who might join in the fun. (251) 208-7381 www.mobilecivicctr.com TenSixtyFive (Free) Downtown Mobile, Mobile TenSixtyFive is a laid back street party celebrating music, local artists and makers, and locally owned establishments in Downtown Mobile the weekend of September 30th, October 1st and 2nd, 2016. We will showcase local, regional, and national bands on two main stages, as well as a kids zone and a local art market, all weekend long. www.tensixtyfive.com Women’s Business Alliance - Women’s Forum 2016 (Also October 3) LuLu’s Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Event Center at the Wharf, Join the Women’s Business Alliance for their 2nd Annual WBA Women’s Forum! This Forum includes a Sunday evening networking event hosted by LuLu’s in Gulf Shores. Monday includes 4 speakers, vendor booths, award presentations, with breakfast and lunch provided. www.womensbusinessalliance.org

5-8. Alabama Coastal BirdFest is an annual event with guided trips, speakers, dinners, and free activities on the beautiful Alabama Gulf Coast. Trips and evening events require advance registration. Registration opens in early August. Visit www.AlabamaCoastalBirdFest.com to learn more. (251) 625-0814 www.alabamacoastalbirdfest.com

Thursday October 6

Catt’s Brown Bag Concerts (Free) 11:30pm - 1:30pm, Daphne’s May Day Park, Daphne Catt’s Brown Bag Concert Series. www.radioavalon.com Fairhope Fall Farmer’s Market 3:00pm - 6:00pm, Behind the Fairhope Public Library in downtown Fairhope on Bancroft Street, Fairhope (251) 929-1466

7th Annual Think Pink Tea 4:00pm - 6:00pm, Alabama Cruise Terminal, 201 South Water Street, Mobile Join us for a fun celebration of breast cancer survivors during Breast Cancer Awareness Month presented by USA Mitchell Cancer Institute and USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital. The event includes a runway fashion show staffed by survivors, family members and caregivers. www.usahealthsystem.com/thinkpinktea Home-based Business & Environmental Expo 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Homestead Village of Fairhope, 924 Plantation Boulevard , Fairhope Join us as our home-based businesses and environmental organizations showcase their products and services. Our annual Home-based Business & Environmental Expo will be held in conjunction with the October Business After Hours. www.eschamber.com

Tuesday October 4

5 Rivers StoryTime: “Snappsy the Alligator” by Julie Falatko (Free) 10:00am - 11:00am, 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30945 5 Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort 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. This week’s story stars Snappsy the Alligator, of course, and a narrator that he has some disagreements with! (251) 625-0814 www.Alabama5Rivers.com 5 Rivers Outdoor Adventure Night (Free) 6:00pm - 8:30pm, 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30945 5 Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort Meet and mingle with local outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy monthly programs. (251) 625-0814 www.Alabama5Rivers.com

Wednesday October 5

Observe and Explore Day: Bats and Owls 10:00am - 12:00pm, Graham Creek Nature Preserve, 23460 Wolf Bay Drive, Foley Activities planned are for children 10 and under, including craft projects, story time and more. If children want to participate, families are encouraged to be at the Preserve by 1030am which is when we will begin the lessons and activities. (251) 952-4011 visitfoley.com Alabama Coastal Birdfest The 13th Annual Alabama Coastal BirdFest is October

Alabama Coastal Birdfest The 13th Annual Alabama Coastal BirdFest is October 5-8. Alabama Coastal BirdFest is an annual event with guided trips, speakers, dinners, and free activities on the beautiful Alabama Gulf Coast. Trips and evening events require advance registration. Registration opens in early August. Visit www.AlabamaCoastalBirdFest.com to learn more. (251) 625-0814 www.alabamacoastalbirdfest.com

Friday October 7

Catt’s Brown Bag Concerts (Free) 11:30pm - 1:30pm, Fairhope’s Windmill Market, Daphne Catt’s Brown Bag Concert Series. www.radioavalon.com Daphne’s Farmers Market 2:00pm - 6:00pm, 2305 US-98, Daphne (251) 348-7002

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Family Calendar Fairhope First Friday Art Walk (Free) 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Downtown Fairhope, Fairhope 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. www.esartcenter.com Theatre 98 presents “Proof” 8:00pm Theatre 98, 350 Morphy Avenue, Fairhope Theatre 98 presents “Proof” by David Auburn Directed by Joe Fuselli Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play. (251) 928-4366 www.theatre98.org Weeks Bay Native Plant Sale 9:00am - 4:00pm, Safe Harbor at Weeks Bay, Safe Harbor at Weeks Bay, across U.S. Highway 98 from the Reserve Visitor Center, Fairhope Weeks Bay Native Plant Sale. www.weeksbay.org

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Slo-Poker Run 10:00am Waterways of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Area, Orange Beach The Slo-Poker Run is created around the concept of friends and family enjoying a day on the water together, while raising funds for a great cause, The Children’s Miracle Network. The Seventh Annual event will be held on October 8, 2016 on the waterways of the Orange Beach and Gulf Shore area. www.slopokerrun.com Spanish Fort Celebrates Fall (Free) 5:00pm - 8:00pm, Spanish Fort Community Center, 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard, Spanish Fort Spanish Fort Celebrates Fall with an art show from FAME (Fine Arts, Music & Entertainment) and a concert from the Mobile Pops. The show and concert will be held at the Spanish Fort Community Center on October 8, 2017. The Art Guild Show begins at 5 p.m. and the concert begins at 7 p.m. Admission is free. (251) 626-4884

2016 Phantasy of the Arts ($100 ) 6:30pm Fairhope Civic Center, 161 North Section Street, Fairhope Phantasy of the Arts 2016 brings fresh and exciting talent to downtown Fairhope. The internationally acclaimed a cappella group Street Corner Symphony will delight partygoers with its wide range of style. Following the show, join us in the tent for food, music, dancing, and a chance to catch up with friends. (251) 990-FEEF feefonline.org/phantasy-of-the-arts

Saturday October 8

Theatre 98 presents “Proof” 8:00pm Theatre 98, 350 Morphy Avenue, Fairhope Theatre 98 presents “Proof” by David Auburn Directed by Joe Fuselli Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play. (251) 928-4366 www.theatre98.org

Read Aloud Bay Minette 10:00am - 2:00pm, Bay Minette Public Library, 205 West 2nd Street, Bay Minette Free books, food, arts & crafts, storytellers and celebrity readers. (251) 580-1648

Bird and Conservation Expo (Free) 9:00am - 4:00pm, Faulkner State Community College, 450 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope Exhibits, vendors, artists, hands-on activities for all ages, live raptor demonstrations, sea creature touch tanks, and lots more! FREE, 9am-4pm at Faulkner State Community College, Fairhope. www.Alabama5Rivers.com Weeks Bay Native Plant Sale 9:00am - 4:00pm, Safe Harbor at Weeks Bay, Safe Harbor at Weeks Bay, across U.S. Highway 98 from the Reserve Visitor Center, Fairhope Weeks Bay Native Plant Sale. www.weeksbay.org Alabama Coastal Birdfest The 13th Annual Alabama Coastal BirdFest is October 5-8. Alabama Coastal BirdFest is an annual event with guided trips, speakers, dinners, and activities on the beautiful Alabama Gulf Coast. Trips and evening events require advance registration. Registration opens in early August. Visit www.AlabamaCoastalBirdFest.com to learn more. (251) 625-0814 www.alabamacoastalbirdfest.com Festival of Flavor Historic Downtown Foley, 112 East Laurel Avenue, Foley The Alabama Festival of Flavor showcases the many flavors of local and regional foods, wine and craft beer. This food, wine and craft beer event is focused on locally grown and produced products. (877) 461-3712 www.alabamafestivalofflavor.com

Sunday October 9

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Theatre 98 presents “Proof” by David Auburn Directed by Joe Fuselli Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play. (251) 928-4366 www.theatre98.org

30945 5 Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort Meet and mingle with local outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy monthly programs. (251) 625-0814 www.Alabama5Rivers.com

Baldwin Pops Founder’s Day Concert (Free) 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Henry George Park, 4 Beach Drive, Fairhope. Participants may bring chairs or blankets for seating. www.cofairhope.com

6th Annual Wine Tasting & Food Pairing Fundraiser 6:30pm The Venue, 105 South Section Street, Fairhope This wonderful evening will be filled with great food provided by local caterers and restaurants and wine pairing by M&J Wines as well as a silent auction. Tickets are $50 per person and may be purchased in advance online at eventbrite.com or by submitting check to Alabama Free Clinic, P O Box 1284, Bay Minette, AL 36507 or purchase at the door the night of the event. All proceeds go to benefit Alabama Free Clinic which provides free medical care for chronically ill residents of Baldwin County that do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare and are not able to afford health insurance. (251) 937-8096 www.eventbrite.com

Dauphin Island Sunset Concert ($5.00 per person

Children 12 and under are free.)

6:00pm West End Beach, Dauphin Island Sunset Concerts. Bring chairs, blankets, drinks, snacks and bug spray. Proceeds go to the Little Red Schoolhouse Relocation Fund. townofdauphinisland.org Weeks Bay Native Plant Sale 9:00am - 4:00pm, Safe Harbor at Weeks Bay, Safe Harbor at Weeks Bay, across U.S. Highway 98 from the Reserve Visitor Center, Fairhope Weeks Bay Native Plant Sale. www.weeksbay.org

Tuesday October 11

5 Rivers Outdoor Adventure Night (Free) 6:00pm - 8:30pm, 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center,

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The Wiseguy Kitchen - Comedy Musical with Live Cooking ($65 ) 6:30pm - 8:00pm, Gambino’s Italian Grill, 18 Laurel Avenue, Fairhope “The Wiseguy Kitchen Live Show” will follow the shenanigans behind the scenes and in front of the camera as the former mob boss, turned reality star Big Vinny, aka The Wiseguy Chef and his crew, try to go legit. During the performance of live cooking show, The Wiseguy Chef tries to teach his patrons how to prepare delicious Italian American cuisine with the help of Vinny’s beautiful assistant Nina Baccala. much to the Chagrin of Maria the only book smart girl in the group. (251) 990-0995

Wednesday October 12

Meet Paula Deen in Mobile 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Belk Department Store, 3201 Bel Air

Boulevard, Mobile Paula is stopping by for the Grand Opening of a new Belk store in Mobile, Alabama! Meet Paula and have your photo taken together.

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Bay Bash 6:00pm - 9:00pm, Five Rivers Delta Resource Center, Bay Bash is an annual celebration of Mobile Bay and our coastal community featuring fresh Gulf seafood, signature cocktails, a silent auction, and live music overlooking the Mobile-Tensaw Delta. The event serves as Mobile Baykeeper’s annual meeting, and each year a different member is honored who has played a significant role in shaping the organization into what it is today. Tickets are $35 for members and $50 for nonmembers. To become a sponsor or donate an item to the silent auction, contact Justine Herlihy at jherlihy@ mobilebaykeeper.org. (251) 433-4229 www.mobilebaykeeper.org Boots & BBQ Barn Bash 6:30pm Camp Grace, 11081 Wanda Drive, Mobile Join us for the 3rd Annual Boots & BBQ Barn Bash benefitting the Children’s of Alabama Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic in Mobile. Guests are invited to enjoy an evening of live music and barbeque. Live music will be provided by Bearded Spoon while guests injoy s’mores, hayrides

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Walrus: A Tribute To The Beatles. Also performing this year will be Zach Deputy, McLovins (two nights), CBDB, Little Raine Band, Paw Paw’s Medicine Cabinet, Infant Richard & The Delta Stones, and Lee Yankie & The Hellz Yeah on the brand new, waterfront stage at Weeks Bay Plantation. We will offer several activities to keep the kids entertained on the farm, including face painting, arts and crafts, inflatables, food vendors and much more. General admission weekend passes are $40 per person. Kids ages 12 and under will be admitted for free. Tickets may be purchased by visiting the Live and Listen website, liveandlisten.com. This year’s jam will benefit the the American Cancer Society and Team River Runner. Find us on Facebook Pixar in Concert 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim Street, Mobile Mobile Symphony’s special event this season: Disney’s Pixar in Concert! A multimedia concert featuring a movie projection screen above the orchestra! You will see excerpts from your favorite Pixar films while your MSO provides the score. A one of a kind cinematic experience you won’t want to miss! (251) 432-2010 www.mobilesymphony.org South Baldwin Community Theatre Presents “Laura” 7:30pm South Baldwin Community Theatre, 2022 West 2nd Street, Gulf Shores South Baldwin County Theatre presents “Laura”. (251) 968-6721 visitfoley.com

The Blueberry Jam 6:00pm - 11:00pm, Weeks Bay Plantation, Weeks Bay Plantation and Live & Listen are pleased to announce Theatre 98 presents “Proof” the official lineup for The Blueberry Jam, a music and 8:00pm Theatre 98, 350 Morphy Avenue, Fairhope arts festival. This year’s headlining set will come in the Theatre 98 presents “Proof” by David Auburn Directed form of special tribute, with The Heavy Pets4:56 Present PA Pet ad 2.qxp_Layout 1 12/2/15 PM Pageby1 Joe Fuselli Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and

Tony Award for Best Play. (251) 928-4366 www.theatre98.org Stray Love Foundation Estate Sale 14770 Oak Street, Magnolia Springs The Stray Love Foundation, Inc. will be holding its fall Estate Sale fundraiser. From antiques to jewelry to pet supplies and fine art, this Estate Sale is going to be quite an event. If anyone has questions, needs to notify Stray Love about donations or are interested in adopting a rescue animal, please email info@StrayLoveFoundation.org, or visit online. (251) 540-2236 www.straylovefoundation.org

Saturday October 15

Polo at the Point (Tickets range from $10 (tailgate) to $150 (luncheon))

11:00am Sonny Hill-Clearwater Polo Complex, 7883 County Road 32, Point Clear Polo at the Point has become one of Alabama’s top one-day fundraiser events. The Gulf Coast’s premier charity sporting event has designated Thomas Hospital and Mitchell Cancer Institute as its main beneficiaries. Event highlights include world-class polo, gourmet cuisine, champagne, divot stomping, tailgating fun, reserved seating, garden party attire in the luncheon tent, hat parade, Mercedes Drawn Down, Silent Auction, SEC sports center, evening Player’s Party and much more. (251) 928-9704 poloatthepoint.com Tri the Gulf 7:00am Isle of Dauphine Club, 100 Orleans Drive, Dauphin Island Brought to you by the Mobile Bar Foundation, Tri the Gulf is a sprint triathlon on Dauphin Island, Alabama consisting of a 600 yard gulf swim, 13.3 mile island + bridge bike, and 3.1 mile island run. trithegulf.com

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Family Calendar South Baldwin Community Theatre Presents “Laura” 7:30pm South Baldwin Community Theatre, 2022 West 2nd Street, Gulf Shores South Baldwin County Theatre presents “Laura”. (251) 968-6721 visitfoley.com Paddle Bayou La Batre ($30 ) 8:00am - 1:00pm, St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, 13790 South Wintzell Ave, Bayou La Batre Join The Bayou La Batre-Coden Historical Foundation while we celebrate a treasure of our heritage, the bayou, as we PADDLE BAYOU LA BATRE! Paddlers will have an up-close and personal experience of being on a true working bayou, lined with shipyards, shrimp boats, and scenic natural vistas. Experience and learn the Bayou’s history as you traverse the waters. Paddle under the vertical lift-bridge, one of Bayou La Batre’s landmarks. Seafood dinner afterwards. Price includes t-shirt. Awesome door prizes! (251) 463-4233 www.paddlebayoulabatre.org Comedian Nick Swardson 8:00pm Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim Street, Mobile An experienced comic, actor, and writer/producer, Nick Swardson is known for his work on both the small and silver screen. www.mobilesaenger.com Theatre 98 presents “Proof” 8:00pm Theatre 98, 350 Morphy Avenue, Fairhope Theatre 98 presents “Proof” by David Auburn Directed by Joe Fuselli Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play. (251) 928-4366 www.theatre98.org

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Dauphin Island Art Trail 9:00am - 4:00pm, 10 Locations around Dauphin Island, Dauphin Island Join us for the Art Trail with 10 locations and over 50 artists. (251) 861-6001 www.dauphinislandchamber.com

beginning at 1 pm. The fundraising walk supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, by helping to support local and national suicide prevention and awareness programs. (251) 455-6453 www.outofthedarkness.org

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Theatre 98 presents “Proof” 2:30pm Theatre 98, 350 Morphy Avenue, Fairhope Theatre 98 presents “Proof” by David Auburn Directed by Joe Fuselli Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play. (251) 928-4366 www.theatre98.org Out of the Darkness Walk 2:45pm Daphne City Hall, 1705 Main Street, Daphne The Out of the Darkness Community Walk for suicide awareness and prevention will take place Sunday, October 20th at Daphne City Hall with registration

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South Baldwin Community Theatre Presents “Laura” 2:00pm South Baldwin Community Theatre, 2022 West 2nd Street, Gulf Shores South Baldwin County Theatre presents “Laura”. (251) 968-6721 visitfoley.com

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Monday October 17

Young Life Banquet with Andy Andrews 6:00pm Daphne Civic Center, 2603 US-98, Daphne Best-selling author and inspirational speaker Andy Andrews will join Young Life next month at a banquet celebrating its 20th year on the Eastern Shore. Andrews is the author of the New York Times bestsellers How Do You Kill 11 Million People?, The Butterfly Effect, The Traveler’s Gift, and is also an in-demand speaker for the world’s largest organizations. Supporting an organization helping teenagers find direction is a natural for the once- homeless Andrews. He famously recounted his teen years living under a pier at Gulf Shores – and encountering the mysterious “Jones” - in the smash best-selling “The Noticer.” Doors open at 6pm at the Daphne Civic Center with dinner by Taziki’s Mediterranean Café served promptly at 6:30 While

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the banquet serves as Young Life’s primary annual fundraiser, the event is free. Donations to Young Life are encouraged but not required. For reservations or more information contact Reta Barnes at retabarnes@ yahoo.com by October 3rd.

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5 Rivers StoryTime: “Room on the Broom” by Julia Donaldson (Free) 10:00am - 11:00am, 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30945 5 Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort 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. This week’s story is about a witch – because it’s almost Halloween! The lovely lady loses some items off of her broom, and some friends help her find them. (251) 625-0814 www.Alabama5Rivers.com Newcomers of the Eastern Shore 9th Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon 11:30am Fairhope Civic Center, 161 North Section Street, Fairhope Newcomers of the Eastern Shore will hold their 9th Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon on Tuesday, October 18 at 11:30 a.m. at the Fairhope Civic Center. Fashions from downtown Fairhope shops and the Eastern Shore Shopping Center will be featured. Newcomers welcomes new residents and promotes the social and educational life of club members through luncheon programs, coffees and a variety of special interest activities and groups. www.newcomersofeasternshore.org

Thursday October 20

Catt’s Brown Bag Concerts (Free) 11:30pm - 1:30pm, Daphne’s May Day Park, Daphne

Fairhope Fall Farmer’s Market 3:00pm - 6:00pm, Behind the Fairhope Public Library in downtown Fairhope on Bancroft Street, Fairhope 2nd Annual Down to Earth Farmraiser 5:30pm - 8:30pm, Victory Teaching Farm, 261 Rickarby Street, Mobile We are excited to announce our 2nd annual FARMRAISER at Victory Teaching Farm. Save the date and join us for an evening of deliciously prepared, locally grown food by some of Mobile and Baldwin’s best chefs, meet the farmers, enjoy great music and drinks, all with a sunset ending on the farm! victoryteachingfarm.org Signature Chef’s Auction 6:00pm - 9:00pm, Admiral Hotel, 251 Government Street, Mobile The March of Dimes 26th annual Signature Chefs Auction is a culinary event featuring distinguished chefs and fine dining establishments in South Alabama. Local chefs showcase their culinary masterpieces in a five course seated dinner with fabulous entertainment and lively auctions featuring one-of-a-kind packages. (251) 345-6480 www.signaturechefs.org Skillet Concert 7:00pm Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim Street, Mobile Skillet lets their music speak the loudest. That’s how the quartet has cemented its place as one of the 21st century’s most successful rock bands. www.mobilesaenger.com South Baldwin Chamber Foundation First Annual Pheasant Hunt Oak Hollow Farm, 14210 South Greeno Rd, Fairhope

Calling all hunters! The 1st Annual Pheasant Hunt fundraiser at Oak Hollow Farm will be on Thursday, October 20th. Our sites are set on education and all proceeds benefit students in Baldwin County. The event begins with lunch at noon, with the hunt following at 1:00 pm. Participants are welcome to bring their ATVs and hunting dogs; however, neither is required. The cost to participate in the fundraiser is $200 per hunter with discounts available for 5 or more. To reserve your space, or to find out more, contact Rachel Spear at the number listed. (251) 943-5550

Friday October 21

South Baldwin Community Theatre Presents “Laura” 7:30pm South Baldwin Community Theatre, 2022 West 2nd Street, Gulf Shores South Baldwin County Theatre presents “Laura”. (251) 968-6721 visitfoley.com Down in the Delta Fall Market 8:00am - 5:00pm, Pimperl Place, Highway 31 just six miles north of Bay Minette, Bay Minette The event will include art, fine crafts, farm produce/plants and flowers, as well as antiques and vintage goods. www.downinthedelta.net

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Family Calendar Jason Isbelle Concert 8:00pm Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim Street, Mobile www.mobilesaenger.com Mobile Opera presents “The Devil and Daniel Webster” 8:00pm The Temple Downtown, 351 St. Francis Street, Mobile Mobile Opera presents “The Devil and Daniel Webster”. www.mobileopera.org Theatre 98 presents “Proof” 8:00pm Theatre 98, 350 Morphy Avenue, Fairhope Theatre 98 presents “Proof” by David Auburn Directed by Joe Fuselli Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play. (251) 928-4366 www.theatre98.org

Saturday October 22

6th annual Fairhope Kiwanis Best of the Bay Gumbo Championship ($20 for adults and free for children under the age of 12)

11:00am - 2:00pm, Fairhope’s Faulkner State Community College Halstead Amphitheatre, 450 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope The Kiwanis Club of Fairhope and the Eastern Shore will host its 6th annual Fairhope Kiwanis Best of the Bay Gumbo Championship on Saturday, October 22. www.easternshorekiwanis.org Stan Mahoney Youth Fishing Tournament 6:00am - 12:00pm, Barber Marina, 6986 Fish Trap Road, Elberta Wolf Bay Watershed Watch is hosting our annual Stan Mahoney Youth Fishing Tournament. This year the rules and categories have changed. We are now open to individual anglers in 3 categories (ages 3-8, 9-13, and 14-18). Also we will have a competitive school team category. www.wolfbaywatershedwatch.org

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South Baldwin Community Theatre Presents “Laura” 7:30pm South Baldwin Community Theatre, 2022 West 2nd Street, Gulf Shores South Baldwin County Theatre presents “Laura”. (251) 968-6721 visitfoley.com 7th Annual Prodisee Pantry Turkey Trot 8:00am Main Street at City Hall Old Towne Daphne, Daphne The 7th Annual Prodisee Pantry Turkey Trot runs through Old Towne Daphne on Saturday, October 22th with both a 5K Race and a 1-mile Fun Run/Walk. Turkey Trot participants are also encouraged to bring non-perishable canned food donations to the race. This community ministry brings hope by feeding physical, emotional hunger! (251) 626-1720 www.prodiseepantry.org Down in the Delta Fall Market 8:00am - 5:00pm, Pimperl Place, Highway 31 just six miles north of Bay Minette, Bay Minette The event will include art, fine crafts, farm produce/plants and flowers, as well as antiques and vintage goods. www.downinthedelta.net Theatre 98 presents “Proof” 8:00pm Theatre 98, 350 Morphy Avenue, Fairhope Theatre 98 presents “Proof” by David Auburn Directed by Joe Fuselli Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play. (251) 928-4366 www.theatre98.org

Sunday October 23

USA Children’s and Women’s Hospital NICU Reunion 1:00pm - 3:00pm, USA Children’s and Women’s, 1700 Center Street, Mobile More than 500 former patients, their families, and staff are expected to gather at USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital for a fall festival that reunites Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) graduates with those who cared for them. Costumes are encouraged for children and grown-ups, too. Games, entertainment, and a photo booth will be featured at the event. There is no admission charge. Light refreshments will be served. Free parking will be available at the USA Mitchell Cancer Institute next to Geri Moulton Children’s Park off Springhill, Ave. in Midtown Mobile. Families can also enjoy the park’s

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Dia de la Raza 2016 10:00am - 5:00pm, Heritage Park, 125 East Laurel Avenue, Foley Come celebrate the contributions made and the important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate their heritage and culture. visitfoley.com South Baldwin Community Theatre Presents “Laura” 2:00pm South Baldwin Community Theatre, 2022 West 2nd Street, Gulf Shores South Baldwin County Theatre presents “Laura”. (251) 968-6721 visitfoley.com Mobile Opera presents “The Devil and Daniel Webster” 2:30pm The Temple Downtown, 351 St. Francis Street, Mobile Mobile Opera presents “The Devil and Daniel Webster”. www.mobileopera.org

Tuesday October 25

Food for Thought 6:00pm Camp Grace, 11081 Wanda Drive, Mobile Join us at Camp Grace October 25, 2016 at 6 p.m. to celebrate the work God is doing through Ransom Ministries and to learn more about the vision for the upcoming year. A barbecue dinner will served and a guest speaker will challenge attendees to live out their faith. www.ransomcafe.com 2nd Annual Gridiron Gala 6:30pm Battle House Moonlight Ballroom, 26 North Royal Street, Mobile A Dinner Event Benefiting the YMCA of South Alabama. Masters of Ceremonies Eli Gold & Phil Savage with key note address by Dr. Kevin Elko. www.ysal.org

Thursday October 27

Fairhope Fall Farmer’s Market 3:00pm - 6:00pm, Behind the Fairhope Public Library in downtown Fairhope on Bancroft Street, Fairhope (251) 929-1466

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Family Calendar Master Gardener Fall Educational Seminar 9:00am Fairhope Civic Center, 161 North Section Street, Fairhope Baldwin County Master Gardeners will present another of their popular fall public education seminars on October 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fairhope Civic Center. The theme is “Go Wild, Go Native”, and speakers will be Mark Ballard and Ben Raines. (251) 752-0609

Clay Shoot for Cancer (ggipson@baldwinemc.com) Bushy Creek Clays, 22505 Will Vaughn Road, Perdido Join the fun for an afternoon of sporting clays at its finest. Procees to support services at Thomas Hospital for patients receiving cancer care. Sponsor and team opportunities are available. For more information call or email Greg Gibson. (251) 752-0135 www.thomashospitalfoundation. ticketspice.com/sporting-clay-classic

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St. James Episcopal Church Concert Series (Free) 7:00pm St. James Episcopal Church, 860 North Section Street, Fairhope St. James Episcopal Church Concert Series features Requiem by Maurice Durufle, featuring the St. James Choir with Jeff Clearman, organ, Jose Sunderland, cello and Robin Isherwood, Timpani.

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Angel Ride Oak Hollow Farm, 14210 South Greeno Rd, Fairhope Join us for the 2016 Angel Ride at Oak Hollow Farm. This fundraiser has silent auction, live entertainment, escorted ride and camping available. www.angel-ride.org

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5th Annual Salty Worm Brackish Classic and Delta Bash 1:00pm Bluegill Restaurant, 3775 Battleship Parkway, Spanish Fort Fishing tournament and after-party to benefit the Gaillard Pancreatic Cancer Research Endowment. The Brackish Classic is the world’s only fishing tournament that pits saltwater speckled trout fishermen head-to-head with freshwater bass fishermen. The Delta Bash is a family-friendly after-party that enables nonfishermen to join in the fun. (251) 460-7032 eventbrite.com The Original German Sausage Festival 10:00am - 5:00pm, Elberta Municipal Park, Highway 98, Elberta Festival fans can enjoy Elberta’s famous German sausage and sauerkraut, plus continuous entertainment for adults and children, and 250 arts & crafts booths. There will also be carnival rides and a full scale Midway. www.elbertafire.com Making Strides South Alabama 8:00am Bienville Square, 150 Dauphin Street, Mobile Why do you walk? So that no one walks alone. You walk with us because we all share a destination, to end the pain and suffering caused by breast cancer. You walk with us in support of the survivors, as well as the ones we’ve lost. You walk for yourself and for the ones you’ll never know. And you walk for the ones you hope that you’ll never have to walk for. (251) 414-1307 main.acsevents.org Angel Ride Oak Hollow Farm, 14210 South Greeno Rd, Fairhope Join us for the 2016 Angel Ride at Oak Hollow Farm. This fundraiser has silent auction, live entertainment, escorted ride and camping available. www.angel-ride.org

Thursday November 3

Fairhope Fall Farmer’s Market 3:00pm - 6:00pm, Behind the Fairhope Public Library in downtown Fairhope on Bancroft Street, Fairhope (251) 929-1466

32nd Annual Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival (November 3-13) Different Venues, The 32nd annual Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival will feature more than 200 nationally acclaimed songwriters in venues along the Florida / Alabama Gulf Coast from November 3-13, 2016. The festival is an opportunity for seasoned and aspiring songwriters and musicians from all over the world to have their songs heard, and for the public to learn the stories behind the lyrics that only the song’s author can express. During this exciting 11 day festival, performers will be hosted in 30 venues from Downtown Pensacola and Perdido Key, Florida, into Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Bon Secour and Silverhill, Alabama. frankbrownsongwriters.com

Friday November 4

Daphne’s Farmers Market 2:00pm - 6:00pm, 2305 US-98, Daphne (251) 348-7002

Fairhope First Friday Art Walk (Free) 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Downtown Fairhope, Fairhope 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. www.esartcenter.com

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Knoll Park Day (Free) 9:00am - 1:00pm, Knoll Park, Fairhope Celebrate Knoll Park and Fairhope’s long leaf pine heritage at Knoll Park Day on Saturday, November 5. The day will include presentations by Fairhope Museum Director Donnie Barrett and local tree expert Fred Nation. Demonstrations by botanical illustrator Derek Norman and his class and pine needle basket demonstrations by Carol Lovell Saas. (251) 928-9792

James and the Giant Peach Fairhope Civic Center, 161 North Section Street, Fairhope Based on the book by Ronald Dahl, James and the Giant Peach, Jr. features music and lyrics written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Tickets may be purchased online at www.easternshorerep.org and can also be purchased at the door the night of the show. Tickets are $10 per person and are non-refundable. Eastern Shore Repertory Auxiliary will sell concessions each night, with all proceeds going to the ESRT Scholarship Fund. For more information visit www.easternshorerep. org. Shows begin at 7pm. each evening, and doors will open at 6pm. (251) 751-2935

Saturday November 5

Fairhope Veteran’s Day Parade (Free) 10:00am - 12:00pm, Fairhope Civic Center, 161 North Section Street, Fairhope The City of Fairhope will honor its military veterans with a Veterans Day Parade. www.cofairhope.com

James and the Giant Peach Fairhope Civic Center, 161 North Section Street, Fairhope Based on the book by Ronald Dahl, James and the Giant Peach, Jr. features music and lyrics written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Tickets may be purchased online at www.easternshorerep.org and can also be purchased at the door the night of the show. Tickets are $10 per person and are non-refundable. Eastern Shore Repertory Auxiliary will sell concessions each night, with all proceeds going to the ESRT Scholarship Fund. For more information visit www.easternshorerep.org. Shows begin at 7pm. each evening, and doors will open at 6pm. (251) 751-2935

Sunday November 6

Sunday Night Sensation 5:00pm - 8:00pm, The Pillars of Mobile, 1757 Government Street, Mobile Sunday Night Sensation is a progressive food + drink experience featuring 6 rooms of food, wine and beer pairings, live music, and a silent auction. Over the past eight years, Sunday Night Sensation has raised more than $200,000 to benefit the Distinguished Young Women scholarship program which celebrates and rewards scholarship, leadership, and talent for college-bound young women across the country. (251) 380-7681 www.DistinguishedYW.org

Wednesday November 9

Evanescence Concert 7:00pm Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim Street, Mobile Evanescence in concert at the Saenger. www.mobilesaenger.com World Food Championships The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road, Orange Beach The World Food Championships are coming to The Wharf Nov. 9-13. Home cooks compete against experienced chefs in a nine-category food tournament with $350,000 in cash prizes! Tastings, temptations and TV-drama await! Open to the public with many FREE activities. www.alwharf.com

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Eastern Shore Art Center A non-profit arts organization located in beautiful downtown Fairhope, the Art Center houses four galleries with exhibits that change monthly, as well as a gallery featuring member artists’ work for sale. Admission is free. 401 Oak Street, Fairhope. For more information call 251.928.2228 or visit www.eseartcenter.com. The Exploreum The Exploreum is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon until 5 p.m. For tickets or more information visit www.exploreum.com or call 251-208-6873. 65 Government Street, Mobile.

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Big Brother / Big Sister Mentors Needed At-risk children at Summerdale School need volunteer Big Brother Big Sister mentors. “Bigs” have fun with a child one time a week, for one hour, on school grounds, during the school year by reading a story, working puzzles, playing catch, drawing, or just being a friend. Professional training and support are provided by Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Alabama YMCA, Inc. For more information or to volunteer, contact Polly at 251-344-0536 ext. 104.

American Sport Art Museum and Archives Located on the campus of the United States Sports Academy in Daphne, dedicated to the preservation of sports history, art, and literature. Exhibits spotlight visiting artists on a rotating basis, as well as our permanent collection of prints, sculpture, original paintings, photographs and other arts media. Free admission. Hours are 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. 1 Academy Drive, Daphne. For more information call 251.626.3303 or visit www.asama.org.

Fairhope Museum of History The museum is full of artifacts from old Fairhope. You can see displays on Clay City, the Single Tax Association and the Civil War. You can also see personal belongings from some of Fairhope’s first families. The museum is located in downtown Fairhope at 24 North Section Street. The museum is open Monday - Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, call 929-1474. Marietta Johnson Museum This museum was founded to preserve the oldest school building in Baldwin Country, which was founded in 1907 by famed educator Marietta Johnson. Known as one of the

first progressive schools in the world, the museum includes historic letters, documents, and artifacts from the school’s heyday, as well as biographical information about Marietta Johnson. To learn more, visit www.mariettajohnson.org. Open Mondays-Fridays from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Admission is free. 440 Fairhope Ave. 990-8601. Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve The Weeks Bay Reserve has a free educational interpretive center and two boardwalks. The Interpretive Center houses a multitude of exhibits, habitat models, specimen collections and a diorama giving the visitor a better understanding about the value of estuaries, diversity of coastal wetlands, and a close-up look at living plants and animals of coastal Alabama. Admission is free. Hours are Monday – Saturday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. 11300 US Highway 98, Fairhope. For more information call 251.928-9792 or visit www.weeksbay.org.

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Alabama Pre/Post Adoption Connections (APAC) Offering Adoptive Family Support Group Meetings in Baldwin County the 3rd Monday of each month. The meeting is held at Eastern Shore Church of Christ, 1209 Daphne Ave, in Daphne from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Parent, Youth/Teen group and childcare is available. Topic discussions by adoption professionals and ceu’s for foster families are offered. For more information call 251-4602727 or 1-800-489-1886 or www.childrensaid.org. APAC also offers free counseling services to adoptive families. Celebration MOPS Fairhope Celebration MOPS meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Celebration Church, 8180 Dyer Road, Fairhope. Childcare is provided and is included in the fees. There is an annual $23.95 MOPS International

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Family Calendar membership fee and $30 per semester. Call the church office for info at 251-928-0343 or like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/celebrationmopsfairhopeal. Daily Living Skills Group for parents with children on the Spectrum Held the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at The Family Center, 27365 Pollard Road, Daphne. Focus is on daily living needs of families and their children, such as: Safety issues; How to have a family dinner out; Ways to assist with transition; How to talk with people who stare; Your questions, comments and suggestions. Limited childcare slots are available. For more information, please contact Judy Bradshaw: (251) 990-7781. Daphne Neurological Disease Support Group (Includes Parkinson’s Disease, epilepsy). Meets second Monday of each month at Daphne United Methodist Church, 2401 Main Street, Daphne, in the Community Life Center-Gathering Room. 11:00 a.m. until noon. Noon light lunch for $3 from 12:15 - 1:00 p.m. 12:15 - 1:00 p.m. Speaker or joint group session. Contact person: Alice Hallford - 251-626-8228. Fairhope MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) We meet 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. every 2nd & 4th Monday (during the school year) at Fairhope United Methodist Church. All mothers of young children are welcome. Email fairhopemops@yahoo.com for how to register. Father Central of Daphne *Positive Fathering, A New & Improved Parenting Class Just For Men, $75 giftcard upon completion. Mondays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Call 251-626-1610 to register, held at The Exchange Club Family Center of Baldwin County, 27365 Pollard Rd., Daphne, near the YMCA. *Chill Skills” - Anger Management by appointment. $25 giftcard upon completion. Call 251-626-1610 schedule, The

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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 251-6261610 to register, 27365 Pollard Rd, Daphne. MOPS on the Eastern Shore MOPS stands for “Mothers of Preschoolers” - but don’t let that confuse you. MOPS is about meeting the needs of every mom of a child from conception through kindergarten with local groups of moms just like you. 7100 Spanish Fort Blvd., Spanish Fort. 1st Thursday of the Month (September through May). Dinner & Child Care are provided. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. http://www.mopsontheeasternshore.shutterfly.com/ Facebook.com/MopsOnTheEasternShore. 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. Single Mom Ministry Sponsored by Fairhope Avenue Baptist Church, this prayer and support group for single moms is designed to provide a safe and prayerful environment where group members are able to express themselves among others who will listen, care, and lift each other up. Each participant will receive one bag of non-perishable food items each week. Child care will be provided. Light snacks and soft drinks will be served. Meetings are held every Tuesday from 6-7 PM at Fairhope Avenue Baptist Family Life Center, 8717 Fairhope Ave. 251-928-0890. SOS (Survivors of Suicide) This group is for adults who has ever lost a loved one to

suicide. If it has been 5 days or 50 years since the loss, this group is here for you. 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, which has been around since November, 2012, is facilitated by a professional and co-facilitated by two survivors. There are no dues. For more information, please email jlbarber5@ bellsouth.net or call 251-455-6453. Tango by the Bay ~ Argentine Basic classes are held every Tuesday from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. in Fairhope at Southern Edge Dance Studio, located behind Pizza Hut across from Thomas Hospital. 251 South Greeno, Fairhope. $5 per class (fee may be higher with special guest instructors). For more information Contact Ben Samel at 605-2657 or Cassie Fishbein 377-4069, cassief13@aol.com. 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.

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Week 3: New Born and Postpartum Care: Newborn appearance, caring for the newborn, infant safety, recognizing complications, relaxation exercises, and choosing a pediatrician. What to expect after delivery, understanding the physical and emotional changes to your body, and relaxation exercises. Week 4: The Art of Breast Feeding: The benefits of breast feeding for mother and baby, anatomy and physiology of the breast, how to breastfeed, and common difficulties. One session. • Tiny Toes members may enroll in Yoga, Water Aerobics and Expectant Mother Exercise classes through the Snook Family YMCA. The fee is $5 a class. There is a $3 fee for child care. There is no fee if you are already a member of the YMCA. All classes are located at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center–1613 North McKenzie Street Foley. Tuesday evenings 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Classroom A. Located just off of the main lobby. • Please plan to attend the Healthy Pregnancy Class during your first trimester and the Prepared Childbirth Classes anytime after your 24th week of pregnancy. For more information or to enroll please call the OB Educator at 9493676 to schedule. We look forward to sharing this special time with you! Method of payment accepted: Visa, Master Card, Discover, AmEx, Debit Card. Gift of Life The Gift of Life is a required maternity care program for Medicaid patients or Medicaid-eligible patients. The Gift of Life Program provides a caring system of prenatal services; education and care coordination for expectant moms and their babies. For information please contact 949-3781. Thomas Hospital offers the following classes: Breastfeeding Class  Thomas Fitness Center (Fairhope). Monthly, first Tuesday, 6 - 8 p.m.  Free. Infant CPR and Safety Class  Thomas Fitness Center (Fairhope). Pre-registration required.  To register call 279-1373.  Saturdays, 4 - 6 p.m.  Moving Through Labor Childbirth Classes Three or four-week prepared childbirth class series which prepares the mother-to-be and her support partner for the labor and delivery experience. $30 fee for the class series. Thomas Fitness Center, (Fairhope) Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thomas Fitness Center (Fairhope) Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.  Thomas Medical Center (Daphne) Tuesdays, 6-8:30 p.m.  Thomas Medical Center (Daphne) Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 251- 279-1373 or visit www.thomashospital.com for upcoming classes and registration. Natural Childbirth Classes, Fertility Awareness, Mother’s Comfort, Exercise and Nutrition For class schedule or more information call Geralyn Piizzotti, 251- 928-9396. Yourbodyyourbirth@bellsouth.net. Newborn Basics Class Held on the second Monday of every month from 6 – 8 p.m. at Thomas Medical Center in Daphne. Free. No Preregistration required. Pre-admission Sessions 6 p.m. at Thomas Medical Center in Daphne. Pre-registration required.   Sibling Class   Thomas Hospital Fitness Center (Fairhope).   Pre-registration required.  To register call 279-1373.  10 - 11 a.m.   Thomas Hospital offers the following support groups for the community: Alanon (Alcoholics Anonymous) Meetings are held every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at The Harbor at Thomas Hospital. Call 800-477-1104 for more information. Alateen Meetings are held every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Morphy Conference Room East Tower meeting room at Thomas Hospital. Call 391-1152 for more information.

Alzheimer’s Support Group Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Thomas Medical Center. Call 345-7645 or 438-9590 for more information. ALS Support Group Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month from 11 a.m. to noon at Thomas Medical Center. Call 205-937-4415 for more information. Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. at the Thomas Hospital Health Resource Center located at: 308 S. Greeno Road, Fairhope. Call 928-8650 for more information. Cancer Support Group for Women Meetings are held the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Morphy Conference Room. For more information, call Patti Huval at 209-1229. Diabetes Support Group Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Thomas Hospital Diabetes Center. Call 279-1700 for more information.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Support Meetings are held every Thursday night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at The Harbor at Thomas Hospital. Call 251- 9656264 for more information. Parkinson’s Support Group Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. at Thomas Medical Center. Call 251455-9919 for more information. Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Group Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. at Thomas Medical Center. Call 251626-6337 for more information. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of these calendar events. However, you should call ahead to confirm dates, times, location, and other information.

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The Wild Life

Storks

MPAA Rating: PG Overall: B Violence: B Sexual Content: ALanguage: AAlcohol / Drug Use: C The MPAA has rated The Wild Life PG for mild action/peril and some rude humor. Life on a tropical island looks like paradise to most, but not to a bored parrot (voice of Kaya Yanar) who is sure bluer adventures lurk in faraway oceans. Then, much to his surprise and delight, all the excitement he could hope for washes ashore in the form of a shipwreck. While the broken oddities and splintered boat are interesting, nothing is more amazing than the human being who emerges from the rubble. As it turns out, the castaway is Robinson Crusoe (voice of Matthias Schweighöfer), a character made famous in Daniel Defoe’s classic novel. This version of the story is told through the eyes of the parrot who is eventually named Tuesday, and the rest of the bird’s animal pals: Rosie the Tapir (voice of Ilka Bessin), Carmello the chameleon (voice of Gerald Schaale), Pango the aardvark (voice of Tobias Lelle), Scrubby the goat (voice of Dieter Hallervorden), Epi the porcupine (voice of Aylin Tezel) and another feathered friend called Kiki (voice of Melanie Hinze). Told with all the depth of a Saturday morning cartoon, and looking like the graphics from a video game, this animation simplifies the plot and presents a bumbling Englishman attempting to survive on his own. Feeling sorry for the inept soul, the indigenous creatures lend a wing and a paw to help him build a nest in a large tree. Of course plenty of slapstick antics ensue. Not all of the danger is harmless however. Some drunken pirates make an appearance and try to force the landlubber to join their ranks. And a couple of mangy cats (voiced by Ghadah Al-Akel and Tommy Morgenstern), that also managed to escape the sinking ship, prove to be an ongoing threat. Angry and hungry the pair resolve to seek vengeance on the man, wreak havoc on the larger critters, and eat the smaller ones. (They do succeed in killing a character, and that death is depicted.) The felines’ have a secret weapon as well – their ability to multiply! Soon their increased population is invading the whole ecosystem. Although The Wild Life is only 90 minutes long, it moves along at a plodding pace. The script has little intelligent to share, including (thankfully) any of the agendas many moviemakers seem determined to impart to an impressionable audience. For young viewers, the very black and white characters, silly action and not too scary bad guys may be mildly entertaining. However, it is probably safe to say, most of the adults who accompany them will be as eager to get off this tedious island as Tuesday and Robinson Crusoe.

MPAA Rating: PG Overall: B+ Violence: BSexual Content: B+ Language: AAlcohol / Drug Use: A The MPAA has rated Storks PG for mild action and some thematic elements. According to folklore, storks have had the honor and duty of delivering infants since the dawn of time. Although often a challenging task, the feathered flyers maintained a flawless record up until eighteen years ago. That was when Jasper (voice of Danny Trejo), one of their ranks, went crazy and destroyed the destination beacon on the bundle of joy he was entrusted with. The serious mishap had long reaching effects. First, the flock was forced to adopt the undeliverable little girl. Second, the parcel distributor decided to quit the baby business. Since then, storks have handled only non-living cargo -- and the decision has proved profitable. The eighteenth anniversary of the event also marks another milestone. The human orphan they named Tulip (voice of Katie Crown) is now an adult, so the big-billed birds no longer need to take care of her. And that’s a blessing because the redhead’s well-meaning contributions to work efficiency usually have counterproductive results. Hunter (voice of Kelsey Grammer), the boss, should be the one to fire her but he’s too chicken to do the dirty work himself. Instead he recruits company climber Junior (voice of Andy Samberg) to do the job. Unfortunately, the underling hasn’t the heart to do it either. Eventually, Tulip finds herself “promoted” to manager of the obsolete mailroom for the now-defunct baby factory. Yet before Junior can congratulate himself for having found a creative solution to the problem, a rogue letter arrives from a child requesting a sibling. Just as quickly the eager new employee fires up production and fills the order. Before he knows it, Junior and Tulip are engaged in a desperate attempt to get the newborn to its rightful home before Hunter discovers what has happened. The ensuing road trip includes perilous situations, scary wolves (voices of Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele), devious penguins, a stool pigeon bad guy (voice of Stephen Kramer Glickman) and several chase sequences. Along the way, the unlikely pair learn to appreciate and have sympathy for each other, as well as work together for the welfare of the wriggling package. While the depictions of silly antics and slapstick violence are occasionally tedious, the animation still has some redeeming qualities. Some of these are found in the secondary storyline about the lonely boy (voice of Anton Starkman) who thinks a younger brother might be a consolation for his work-aholic parents (voices of Ty Burrell and Jennifer Aniston). When he tells them he’s asked the storks to deliver a playmate, Mom and Dad giggle at first. Yet over time his persistence with the idea helps the couple think about some important things they might be neglecting. My favorite part of the movie is something the script calls “baby cuteness.” As contagious as the flu, those who get near infants need to protect themselves by never looking them in the eye and never giving them a name. By the end of the film, just about everyone has been infected by this strange sickness. And it is delightful to see a story celebrate that charm.

What Parents need to know about The Wild Life...

Violence: Portrayals of slapstick and non-graphic violence are frequent. These feature weapons use, hitting, falling, crushing, fire and explosions, as well as hanging from cliffs and ropes. Characters face perilous situations, including shipwreck and pirate attacks. A character is killed, and the deaths of several others are implied. A character suffering from seasickness vomits. Scary looking cats hunt and try to harm other characters: they are also abusive to each other. Skeletons of dead animals are shown. The punishments of walking the plank and the gallows are mentioned. Sexual Content: Mild sexual innuendo occurs. A pregnant cat shows off her large belly and nipples. Language: A couple of mild profanities are used. Alcohol / Drug Use: Pirates frequently drink alcohol, and some of these characters are depicted as intoxicated. Eastern Shore Parents I October 2016

What Parents need to know about Storks...

Violence: Frequent portrayals of slapstick violence and mild peril. Characters fall, crash and fly into glass windowpanes -- some non-detailed injuries result. Small birds are unwillingly used as ping pong and golf balls. Characters are chased, threatened, stabbed with forks, tied up with ropes, hung upside down and hit with sticks. Some explosions and fires cause property damage. Sexual Content: Parents giggle when a child asks where babies come from. Babies’ bare bottoms are occasionally seen. Some potty humor is included. Language: Name-calling occurs. 76

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ASMS

The Alabama School of Mathematics and Science Come find out if ASMS is right for you by attending a statewide info meeting (see dates below) and visiting our campus for Preview Day on November 12 or December 3. Register for the meeting you plan to attend as well as for Preview Day at www.asms.net. ASMS is our state’s only fully public, residential high school for sophomores, juniors, and seniors seeking advanced studies in math, science, and the humanities. Applying to ASMS is FREE – and so are

ANNISTON

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 6:00 PM Gadsden State Ayers Campus Learning Resource Center Auditorium 1801 Coleman Rd

AUBURN

Thursday, Oct. 13, 5:30 PM (Central) Auburn University Ross Hall Auditorium, RM 136

BIRMINGHAM

Thursday, Oct. 20, 6:00 PM University of Alabama at Birmingham Heritage Hall, RM 104 1401 University Blvd

ENTERPRISE

Thursday, Oct. 27, 6:00 PM Dauphin Jr. High School Library 425 Dauphin Street

HUNTSVILLE

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 6:00 PM University of Alabama in Huntsville Louis Salmon Library, RM 111 301 Sparkman Drive NW

tuition, room, and board if you are admitted! Start your application today at www.asms.net. Current Alabama 9th or 10th graders can apply. Many people ask, “Do I have to be a ‘genius’ to be accepted to ASMS?” Answer: Absolutely NOT! ASMS is made up of students who are intelligent and work hard for academic success. All ASMS students go to college and most receive merit-based scholarships. Questions? Email admissions@asms.net or call 251.441.3250.

LIVINGSTON

MONTGOMERY

Thursday, Oct. 13, 6:00 PM University of West Alabama Student Union Small Conf. Room Student Union Drive

Thursday, Oct. 27, 6:00 PM Montgomery Main Library 245 High Street

MOBILE (OPTION 1)

Wednesday, Oct. 26, 6:00 PM Wallace Community College Hank Sanders Tech. Bldg., Conf. Room 3000 Earl Goodwin Pkwy

Thursday, Oct. 6, 6:00 PM ASMS Campus Media Center 1255 Dauphin Street

MOBILE (OPTION 2)

Thursday, Oct. 27, 6:00 PM ASMS Campus Media Center 1255 Dauphin Street

MONROEVILLE

Thursday, Oct. 13, 6:00 PM Alabama Southern Community College Library, RM 101 2800 South Alabama Avex

Alabama School of Mathematics and Science 1255 Dauphin St., Mobile, AL 36604 251.441.2100 - www.asms.net admissions@asms.net

SELMA

THOMASVILLE

Thursday, Oct. 20, 6:00 PM Alabama Southern Community College Library Building 3000, RM 107 30755 Hwy 43 South

TROY

Thursday, Oct. 20, 6:00 PM Troy University Trojan Center Room 212 231 Adams Center

TUSCALOOSA

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 6:00 PM University of Alabama South Engineering Research Center RM 1059