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Columns

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

Living With Children

Five Things Effective Step Parents Know Advice for making the transition years as smooth as possible.

The Trick to a No-Treat Halloween

Fun ways for kids with allergies and other dietary restrictions to enjoy the holiday.

John Rosemond

Kids Health Watch sponsored by Magnolia Springs Pediatrics

Dave Says Dave Ramsey

Get This! Gerry Paige Smith

Centsibly Southern Chic Laura Handey

2014 Fall Festivities and Halloween Fun Our detailed guide to local and regional outings your family will love.

Teen Health: Social Media Addiction?

Find a healthy balance between online and offline interactions.

A Page in a Book Gerry Paige Smith

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Publisher’sNote What a wonderful surprise as we walked outside this morning! Instead of walking out into a thick mass of humidity, there was a wonderful crispness to the air. So much so, the girls ran back inside to grab a jacket. Fall is here and I love it! And what’s not to love about it? We have cooler weather, football, and more festivals and activities than we could hope for! To help kick off your fall, Eastern Shore Parents has put together an extensive listing of Fall Festivities & Halloween Fun beginning on page 52, in addition to our Family Calendar. Cook-offs, fall festivals, hayrides, pumpkin patches…you name it, we have it, so make sure you check out both resources this month. Like many children, as soon as there is a hint of fall in the air my girls start talking about costumes. They love to dress up. Since they were little, I have tried to convince them to dress in coordinating costumes. I have tried it all…three blind mice, three little pigs, Wizard of Oz characters…only to be turned down. On October 31st we always go to my in-law’s house with other family members and their kids. The whole group hits the neighborhood and has a great time trick-or-treating together. Last year, I was pleasantly surprised at how many houses gave alternatives to candy. The children’s buckets were filled with fun erasers, stickers and other small toys. It was wonderful not to feel like we had a sugar fest on our hands and the kids loved it, too. Plus, with so many children having food allergies and intolerances, the trinkets were a great substitute. In her article, The Trick to a No-Treat Halloween, Beth Fornauf gives us some wonderful alternatives to traditional trick-or-treating. Whether it is a food issue or just the whole idea of trick-or-treating that steers you away from getting out on October 31st, check out Beth’s article for fun suggestions. Now that my oldest is too old to go trick-or-treating (sniff) she and her friends are making their own plans for that Friday night. I love that MB and her friends spend time together often. It reassures me they are forming real friendships. I worry when I see teens together and instead of interacting with each other, they are all on their electronic devices. I wonder if they are more excited about what is on Instagram than spending time with each other. I admit, social media can be a lot of fun and a great way to keep up with family and friends, but how much is too much? Christa Melnyk Hines provides some insight in this month’s article, Teen Health:

Can Social Media be an Addiction? Not having MB with us at Gram and Big Pop’s will be a little sad this year, but since it is not a major holiday, I will give her some space on this one. Plus, we will still have a lot of fun. We always do at my in-laws. I am very blessed to have them here. We are very close to them both and love to spend time together. When Anna was younger she heard the word “stepmother” and the girls got very upset. The only stepmother they had ever heard of was Cinderella’s wicked stepmother and Gram was nothing like her! Unfortunately, fairy tales have painted, or rather tainted the image of stepparents. I can only imagine how difficult it must be for someone to step into that role. If you are or soon will become a stepparent reading Five Things Effective Step Parents Know may provide you with some information to think about and encourage you through the transition. Well, it’s time to get outside and enjoy this wonderful season! Happy Fall Y’all!

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The Eastern Shore’s Foremost Parenting Source

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

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Usually Compliant Son Exhibiting Defiant Behavior at Preschool Q: For the past few months, our usually compliant 4-year-old son has been having problems with defiant behavior at school. He often refuses to do what he is told by the teacher. What concerns us even more, however, is that he has recently had two episodes of aggressive behavior toward other children, both very well-behaved girls, and both during snack time. In the first incident, he stabbed a girl with a plastic fork when she said something he didn’t like. The second incident occurred when he pushed a girl over some minor territorial dispute. When confronted by the teacher or us, he is very aware that these behaviors are not okay. We’re at a loss as to why they have occurred in the first place and not clear on how to handle them. A: Asking why a child is misbehaving in a certain way can be very distracting if not downright confusing. In most cases,

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any answer is going to be speculative. Furthermore, ten psychologists are going to come up with at least six different speculations, five of which are going to be plausible. That being said, I will speculate. First, boys by nature are more aggressive than girls. Second, boys by nature are impulsive. Third, boys are more likely to respond physically rather than verbally to conflict. Girls talk; boys fight. Add those together and you get a boy who stabs a girl who says something he perceives as provocative and aggressively defends his territory (or what he thinks is his territory) when it is “violated.” Problems in preschool, when there are no such problems elsewhere, can indicate a mismatch between the child and the program. Defiance may be a child’s reaction to an impatient teacher or an overly structured classroom (the rather ubiquitous result of over-regulation). If that’s the case, behavior problems may miraculously disappear with a new school year. But even if the teacher has an authority issue, you should support her ex-

pectations and discipline. Your son needs to see a unity between home and school. Setting that precedent is extremely important to his future classroom success. A simple preventive approach to his aggression would involve having him sit by himself during snack time. If he’s aggressive in some other context, the teacher should immediately remove him from class and call you to come get him and take him home. At home, he should be confined to his room (stripped down, in advance, to bare essentials) for the remainder of the day and sent to bed early. Assuming there’s no more than meets the eye to the problem, that approach usually cures classroom aggression within a few weeks. Where his defiance is concerned, obtain a report from the teacher when you come to take him home. Every defiant incident at school should result in less privilege at home. One can result in no television; two incidents can result in early bedtime; and three can result in room confinement. Calm consistency on the part of both you and the teacher should minimize if not eliminate these problems in fairly short order. Family psychologist John Rosemond answers parents’ questions on his website at www.rosemond.com.

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Become an Oyster Trailblazer

Looking for a unique holiday gift that will improve our environment… Consider the 2015 Oyster Trailblazer Calendar which supports restoration efforts of the Oyster Trail and Oyster Gardening, as well as environmental education at local schools (e.g. field trips, equipment, science & art supplies, etc.). The 2015 Oyster Trailblazer Calendar, sponsored by the Original Oyster House, makes a great gift, with over $75 in free offers from the Original Oyster House Restaurant & Geez Louise.

R’Oktoberfest to Benefit Local Schools

Fusing old world German tradition and Gulf Coast style, Fairhope Sunset Rotary is proud to host R'oktoberfest Saturday, October 25th, 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. on the Fairhope Recreation Center Lawn. Enjoy live entertainment, a dance and yodeling contest for the kids and a beer stein holding contest for adults. Watch the game in our exclusive football viewing area, sample cold beers, and feast on sausage and other food. Tickets for adults 21+ with valid ID are $30 in advance/ $35 at the door and gets you food, drinks and entertainment. Tickets for those under 21 are $10 in advance/ $15 at the door and includes entertainment, food, sodas and pretzels. Children under 4 are free. First 1000 adult entries receive a free commemorative Oktoberfest cup. Get your tickets now online at www.fairhopesunsetrotary.org/oktoberfest. All proceeds benefit Fairhope City Schools.

8th Annual Wine Festival

The 8th annual Wine Festival at 5 Rivers will be Thursday, October 16 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. One of the largest wine tastings on the Gulf Coast, including fabulous wines from all over the world, hors d’oeuvres from the best restaurants from both sides of the bay, and a silent wine auction loaded with hard to resist items. All proceeds from this evening of fine wines and wonderful food will benefit the work of Catholic Social Services, with administrative offices located at 400 Government Street in Mobile. Catholic Social Services’ ministries include Adoption and Pregnancy Services, Emergency Services through the Service Center, 2B Choices for Women, Clinical Counseling, Apostolate for Persons with Disabilities, Refugee Resettlement, Disaster Relief and the Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy. Please visit www.winefestivalat5rivers.com for more information.

Out of the Darkness Walk to Benefit Suicide Prevention

The City of Daphne will host the Fourth Annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk on Sunday, October 19th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The net proceeds from the Out of the Darkness Walk will benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Each walk site has its own unique remembrance activity in which you can participate to honor a loved one. A memory wall will be set up at the Daphne Walk so pictures, poems and messages can be displayed. There will also be music, food, informational booths and speakers. If you would like to form a team, join a team or walk on your own, and/ or donate, please go to www.outofthedarkness.org. For further information, please email Lydia at jlbarber5@bellsouth.net. Eastern Shore Parents I October 2014

FEEF to Host ASF’s “As You Like It”

Fairhope Educational Enrichment Foundation will host Alabama Shakespeare Festival’s touring production of “As You Like It”, for a onenight performance only. The Shakespeare production will take place on Tuesday, October 21, at 7 p.m. in Fairhope High School’s Black Box Theatre. Eight actors play multiple characters in this condensed version of Shakespeare’s classic but frisky romantic comedy. Proceeds from this showing help fund performances for more than 1,200 public school students in Baldwin County during the week of October 20 - 24. General admission tickets are $15 and available at Page & Palette in downtown Fairhope, brownpapertickets.com or by calling 990-3333. Ticket sales are limited and doors open at 6:30 p.m. for general seating. For information email info@feefonline.org. www.easternshoreparents.com

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First St. Paul’s Episcopal Chapel Speckled Trout Invitational

Anglers and families looking for an afternoon of fishing-related fun will have a new event to enjoy this fall. The first St. Paul’s Episcopal Chapel Speckled Trout Invitational is set for Saturday, October 25, and includes a Weigh-In Party and Fish Fry open to the public. The fishing tournament will begin at 6:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at Bemis Bay on the Magnolia River. Weigh-in will be between 2 and 3:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Chapel on Oak Street in Magnolia Springs. The Weigh-In Party and Fish Fry will run 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Prior to the event, everyone can nominate and vote for their candidates for fishing rodeo queen at “ballot boxes” in the parish hall at St. Paul’s and in Jesse’s Restaurant in Magnolia Springs. Every dollar donation counts as a vote, and the candidate with the most votes will reign over the tournament and help award the prizes. Anyone can be queen—there are no age or gender restrictions. Proceeds from the Invitational, party, and queen election will go to St. Paul’s outreach projects. The $100 boat entry fee includes two anglers; the fee for each additional adult angler is $50, each child under 12, $25. Cash prizes will be given in the adult division; merchandise prizes in the junior division. This is an amateur tournament, not open to professionals or guides. Competitors may fish in the Magnolia or Fish Rivers, Weeks Bay, or Mobile Bay. There will be a captains’ meeting on the Wednesday evening before the tournament. Meals at the Weigh-In Party and Fish Fry are $10 for adults, $6 for children. Meal tickets are available at the door, or in advance by calling St. Paul’s at 251-965-7452.

Knockout Cancer Bass Benefit

The second annual Knockout Cancer Bass Benefit will take place on Saturday, Oct. 4 to benefit cancer research at Children’s of Alabama. Anglers and friends are invited to participate in the fishing tournament and enjoy a day full of entertainment at Live Oak Landing, located at State Highway 225, Stockton. All fishermen will receive a free T-shirt and lunch will be provided by Big Daddy’s. The event will honor Frances Grace Hirs, 14, of Fairhope. In February 2013, Frances Grace was diagnosed for the third time with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). She first fought cancer as a toddler, and she relapsed at age nine. Frances Grace, along with her parents and the staff at Live Oak Landing are raising money and awareness for the cancer clinic at Children's. Registration is $100 per person and includes a $10 lunker fee and launch fee. The first place winner will receive $1,000, and the second place winner will receive $700. Guaranteed payback applies to fishermen that rank third through tenth places. To register, please contact John Hall, president of Alabama Bass Federation at (251) 379-6390.

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Down Syndrome Society’s 7th Annual Buddy Walk

The Down Syndrome Society of Mobile County will be hosting their 7th Annual Buddy Walk in Bienville Square, Downtown Mobile on Saturday, October 18 at 9 a.m. for registration and 10 a.m. walk begins. We will have live music by The Lizards, vendors, games for kids, face painting, food and more! The Buddy Walk is a one-mile walk to help promote awareness and inclusion of people with Down syndrome in our community. You can register to walk, join one of the teams, or you can create your own team at: http://www.ezeventsolutions.com/fr/ DSSMC/2014BuddyWalk. Your registration includes a t-shirt and it's your ticket to enjoy all the activities. Deadline for sponsors and to guarantee your shirt is October 1st. https://www.facebook.com/dssmobileco.

Local Youth to Perform in Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.”

Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre's fall production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Jr. will be performed for public audiences on October 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. at the Fairhope Civic Center. Join ESRT on this enchanted adventure featuring local youth performers from grades 3-12. Showcasing songs from the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self, but if he cannot, he and his household will be placed under the spell forever. Visit www.easternshorerep.com for more information.

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Orange Beach Public Library Celebrates Summer Reading with Grand Finale

During the months of June and July, 150 summer readers enjoyed a “Fizz, Boom, Read” summer! A total of 27 programs were presented to 1477 attendees. Our summer reading program “Sparked a Reaction” that resulted in 2100 books been read by our young readers. The generosity of our Friends of the Library allowed us to award cool prizes such as Kindle tablets, bicycles and Snap Circuit kits. Pappa’s Pizza donated pizzas as treats for our finale and everyone enjoyed snacking on pizza while the awards and certificates were presented. The final extravaganza consisted of a series of explosions created by combining Mentos and Diet Coke on the lawn of the Orange Beach Recreation Center. The Orange Beach Public Library would like to thank the community businesses and organizations that supported our summer program: Friends of the Orange Beach Public Library; Wells Fargo; Caricatures by Alonzo; Flora-Bama Yacht Club; Bilby’s Seafood and Shack; The Rib Shack; Sunshine Restaurants; Carmike Cinemas; Adventure Island; Wharf Ferris Wheel; McDonalds; Dodge’s; Pappa’s Pizza. Pictured is Grace Morin participating in one of the Summer Reading programs.

Dyslexia Awareness Month Events in October

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Dyslexia is a learning disability that is neurobiological in origin and impacts reading, writing, and spelling. Attend one of the many events in our area this month to learn more about this learning disability! October 2 - 2nd Annual Lego Building Competition at Bright Beginnings School (1901 Schillinger Rd. S., Mobile) from 6-8 p.m. Registration is open to K-5th grade students. Competitor registration is $8 and non-competitor registration is $5. October 7 - Screening of "The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia" at 6 p.m. in the UMS-Wright Preparatory School Auditorium (65 Mobile Street, Mobile). This event is free and open to the public but donations will be collected for the Alabama Branch of the International Dyslexia Association. For more information, email Sonya Yates at syates@ums-wright. org. October 15 - To symbolize the fact that 1 in 5 people have dyslexia, the RSA Tower in downtown Mobile will be lit up in red for dyslexia awareness on 10/15. October 22 - Talk by Dr. Wiley, a specialist in ADHD, on attention & dyslexia at 6 p.m. in UMS-Wright Preparatory School Auditorium (65 Mobile Street, Mobile). This event is free and open to the public. For more info, email Sonya Yates at syates@ums-wright.org. October 24 - From 5:30-7:00 p.m., Trick or Treat for Dyslexia at B Boutique (30500 State highway 181, Spanish Fort)! Join us for the Eastern Shore Center's annual trick or treat event. Kids & adults are encouraged to dress up like famous dyslexics, and volunteers will be passing out dyslexia facts to all trick or treaters. 10% of sales from B Boutique on 10/24 will go toward the Alabama Branch of International Dyslexia Association. October 26 Screening of "The Journey Into Dyslexia" at The Crescent Theater (208 Dauphin Street, Mobile). Tickets are $15 and all proceeds go to support the Alabama Branch of the International Dyslexia Association. Visit http://www.crescenttheater.com/ for tickets and more information.

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The History Museum of Mobile’s Night at the Museum Once the clock strikes five, Mobile’s history comes alive! October 24, from 5 – 8 p.m., talk to historical figures that come to life after the museum closes. Go on an interactive scavenger hunt to find the answers to questions about Mobile’s history. Listen to a Mobile Public Library storyteller tell spooky stories, enjoy a craft activity, and participate in a costume contest! Children are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes. Treats will be given to guests. The History Museum is located at 111 S. Royal Street in downtown Mobile. Call (251) 208-7510 for more details or to make a reservation. Admission will be charged: $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 for children, and ages 6 and under get in free!

Haven Resale Shop’s Fall Yard Sale to be Held October 18

The public is invited to shop for a good cause at The Haven Resale Shop’s upcoming Fall yard sale on Saturday, October 18, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located next to the newly renovated Fairhoper’s Park in downtown Fairhope, the shop is now accepting donations for this upcoming yard sale through October 14. With the holidays fast approaching, this upscale shop will surely have something for those looking for a bargain. With a financial goal of $3500, Manager Heather Delker is ramping up the excitement by making a challenge to everyone in the Fairhope community to make a donation for that yard sale. Donations are accepted at the Resale Shop, 357 Morphy Avenue. The small shop isn’t accepting clothing, large items such as refrigerators, nor electronics, such as TVs, computers and printers. Donors are asked to bring items that are seasonally appropriate, clean and in working, sellable condition. Furniture will be accepted if you can bring it to the shop. The public can also visit The Haven’s website at www.havenforanimals.org , as well as The Haven and The Haven Resale Shop’s Facebook pages for more ways to help and a more complete listing of what the shop sells and accepts. If you have any questions, call the shop at 251-929-1911. Submitted by The Haven.

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5th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run & Fun Run

The Thanksgiving and Christmas season are always tough on needy families. For the past few years, Prodisee Pantry has given turkeys to families, so that children can have the traditional feast often portrayed at school and in the media. In an effort to bring the community together at a fun event and to raise funds to help cover this growing expense, Prodisee Pantry will be hosting our 5th annual Turkey Trot, to be held Saturday, October 25. Registration is open for the 5th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run & Fun Run at www.prodiseepantry.org.

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Join Walkers in St. Jude Give thanks. Walk. ™ Event on Nov. 22

On Saturday, Nov. 22, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® is hosting the St. Jude Give thanks. Walk.™ in 65 communities nationwide, including Mobile & Baldwin County, to support children fighting cancer and other deadly diseases with pioneering research and exceptional care. The local St. Jude Give thanks. Walk. will take place at the Eastern Shore Centre and feature family friendly activities such as live music, face painting, photo booth and a free buffet breakfast, courtesy of Wintzell’s Oyster House, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Registration is free, but participants are forming teams and raising money online at givethankswalk.org to earn incentives. These efforts support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude. Thanks to generous donors who support participating individuals and teams, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Contributions give St. Jude the freedom to focus on what matters most – saving kids regardless of their financial situation. Be sure to “like” the Alabama St. Jude Facebook page to receive the latest updates.

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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of South Alabama

Just a few hours of your time at our non-competitive, 5K event will help bring a lifetime of change for people facing breast cancer and their families. Every Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (MSABC) event is an incredible and inspiring opportunity to unite as a community to honor breast cancer survivors, raise awareness about what we can do to reduce our breast cancer risk, and raise money to help the American Cancer Society fight the disease with breast cancer research, information and services, and access to mammograms for women who need them. Sign up today and let’s finish the fight against breast cancer. Join us on October 25 at 8:00 a.m. at Mardi Gras Park, Downtown Mobile (Corner of Royal St and Church St). Please visit makingstrideswalk.org/mobileal for more information.

Gulf Coast Exploreum To Unveil Jerusalem IMAX Film And Exhibits

Take a journey around the world to one of history’s most diverse and colorful cities: Jerusalem. By way of a brand new IMAX film, exhibit and lecture series, the Gulf Coast Exploreum aims to bring a unique cultural experience to Mobile and surrounding areas. Through the National Geographic film, “Jerusalem”, visitors will travel to the famed city and see how the culture and everyday lives of three faiths are forever intertwined through tradition and history. Complementing the film are two exhibits: Cultural Artifacts from the Holy Land and Families of Abraham. Through Cultural Artifacts of the Holy Land, over 50 artifacts will be on display, dating back to the original settlement of Jerusalem through the 20th century. The artifacts are temporarily being loaned to the Exploreum by the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Families of Abraham, a contemporary photography exhibit, will also be featured, showcasing the everyday lives of families from Jewish, Muslim and Christian faiths. Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch (“Star Trek into the Darkness,” PBS’s “Sherlock”), Jerusalem gives audiences a rare glimpse of the ancient, storied city, as well as exclusive access to iconic holy sites and little-known parts of the region— including the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Dome of the Rock, the Jordan River, the Sea of Galilee, and the mountain fortress of Masada. Filmmakers were granted special permission in the region’s strict no-fly zone, enabling them to capture the first-ever large format aerial images of the Old City and the Holy Land.

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Ocean Camp Has Great 2014 Summer Season

Ocean Camp, marine education programs for ocean lovers and future scientists, enjoyed a great 2014 summer season at Perdido Beach Resort and Bear Point Civic Association, both in Orange Beach. Children ages 5-12 years from the local area, vacationers and many wise grandparents with grandchildren helped make summer memories at Ocean Camp this year! In June 2014, Ocean Camp obtained 501c3 nonprofit status and has already received grants to assist with fieldtrips and instruction. C-MORE, Center for Microbial Oceanography; Research & Education, will reimburse three inland schools a portion of their transportation costs to Gulf Shores Beach Retreat fieldtrip. Legacy Environmental Education has awarded a grant to Ocean Camp for a Non-Point source interactive model, Enviroscape, as a demonstration tool for teaching at events, camp and field trips. As the need and excitement for the program continues to be apparent, the program would not be possible without community supporters. We would like to especially thank our instructors: Kimberly Quigley, Teresa Denney, Anna Bryant, Rachel Hackett, Diane Farnham, Brittney LeSerra & Suzette Byars. Our venue hosts: Perdido Beach Resort, Bear Point Civic Association & Gulf Shores Beach Retreat. Contributing photographers: Dee Sanders Horton, Glenda McCaleb, Suzette Byars, Michelle Stancil. Additional thank you goes to LuLuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Homeport, Dr. Lee, Superintendent of Baldwin County Board Schools, Dennis Hatfield, Little Lagoon Preservation Society (LLPS), Tacky Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Souvenir City, Gulf Coast Zoo and Gulf Coast Media coverage! Ocean Camp is now scheduling grades K-8 field trips at Gulf Shores Beach Retreat for the 2014-15 school year, specializing in home school groups with multiple ages. For information, contact Oceancamp@gmail.com or call 251-802-8605. PulmAssoc PurpFlwr MBP ad

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Much like the rest of us, Rebecca Pober Citrin had little knowledge of human trafficking and how big this issue really is. An article in the newspaper struck her interest in the subject, and as she began talking about it with her friends and family, she realized just how unaware many people are about something that goes on around them every single day. Citrin’s interest in the plight of those affected by this serious issue led her to pursue the Girl Scout Gold Award. Open only to girls in high school, this “take action” project challenges girls to change the world through a seven-step process: identify the issue, investigate it thoroughly, get help and build a team, create a plan, present your plan and gather feedback, take action, and educate and inspire others. After reading the article about human trafficking, Rebecca saw the need to raise awareness for the second largest organized crime in the world. When asked how people would benefit from this project, Citrin said, “They will be aware of human trafficking and know that it is happening in their community and that it can happen to anyone. Hopefully, people will be more cautious and have their eyes open all the time for potential predators.” With the help from numerous people, from law enforcement officers to FBI Special Agents to victims of human trafficking, Rebecca put together a moving documentary about the subject that highlights the reason that human trafficking is such a huge market and how to stop it. Jeannie Napper, Awards Manager for the Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama, said, “Rebecca is a remarkable young lady who brought attention to one of the most unrecognized crimes in the world. One of the main goals of the Girl Scout Gold Award is to become a better leader, and Rebecca is leading the way for awareness of human trafficking.” Rebecca continues to give presentations to highlight the issue and is an incoming freshman at Vassar College.

The Grounds Announces New Theme for 60th Annual Greater Gulf State Fair

The Grounds will host the 60th annual Greater Gulf State Fair from Oct. 24 – Nov. 2. This year’s Fair will feature a new theme “Celebrate the Coast,” which aims to host the best things about the Gulf Coast under one roof as well as more than 30 adult rides, 30 kid rides and a must-see entertainment line-up! The all-new entertainment line-up this year will be showcased in a new area called “The Grounds Experience.” This year, in its Fair debut, “The Grounds Experience” will highlight unique entertainment experiences that embrace all things coastal including: Live Shark Encounter – Complete with shark tanks and educational exhibits; Sea Lion Splash! - The largest traveling sea lion exhibit in North America; Live Sting Ray Encounter – Where guest will have the opportunity to pet live sting rays; Giant Sandbox Creation Station – The ultimate dig pit for young sand castle enthusiasts. Other highlights include a 250-ton sand sculpture by acclaimed sculpting group Team Sandtastic and the inclusion of a cast of characters including Yo Gabba Gabba, Octonauts and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. In addition, spectators can enjoy Mobile’s local art festival Arts Alive! with more than 80 exhibits and booths from local artists as well as the South Alabama Film Festival where fairgoers can view the best films from the festival. For more information regarding tickets and schedule, please visit thegroundsmobile.com.

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Student Assistants Named for Junior Cotillion

The National League of Junior Cotillions, Eastern Shore Chapter, has announced the following young people as Student Assistants for the 2014-2015 Cotillion season: Meghan McCrory, Nathan Cook, Annie Lineberger, Emma Richbourg, Mary Helene Hall, Tanner Wesson, Hugh Taupeka, Mary Kathryn Sternenberg, Grisby Arnette, Katelyn Finch and Weston Brock. The National League of Junior Cotillions is an etiquette and social dance training program that involves hundreds of middle school students along the Eastern Shore. For information on the Cotillion program, contact Kathy Sternenberg at 251-928-4962.

Angel Ride Weekend 2014 Kicks off October 30th

Thousands of motorcycles will gather from across the USA for a "Ride To Give the Children Hope" at Oak Hollow Farm, location of CMT's â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sweet Home Alabamaâ&#x20AC;?, in beautiful Fairhope. The Rileigh & Raylee Angel Ride Foundation assists hundreds of children and their families with special medical needs. 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! 2014 will bring back the EXPANDED SPORTS BAR so you can watch the big games with more of your friends on larger screens. 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. Thursday evening, October 30th, everything cranks up at the campground with the Kick Start Party with food and live entertainment. Bring your own RV, camper or tent to the Campground or book a room at the Oak Hollow Lodge located on the site. Saturday morning the bike show and registration for the ride begins. At 2:30 PM 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 day and into the evening. Saturday evening, Mustang Sally will kick the night off then legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd will rock the night away! For more information, visit the website, www.angel-ride.org.

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rarely an ear infection. That symptom by itself usually represents teething or a sleepy habit or just discovering one’s ears! So, what signs are concerning for an ear infection? Well, you have to look for direct and indirect signs. They usually have congestion for several days and sometimes fever is found as well. But oftentimes, you see crankiness, waking up frequently at night, decreased feeding, maybe vomiting, and/or just an overall change in temperament in your child. What now? My baby has an ear infection and has kept me up all night. Well, most infants and young children need to be treated with antibiotics and oftentimes need special drops for pain management until the infection can be resolved. Now, the issue over the last twenty years or so has been an overuse of the “pink medicine” or amoxicillin. While still a great medicine, the treatment plan has changed. Higher doses and other classes of antibiotics are also used to rid the ears of infection and hopefully not have continued resistance by the bacteria to the antibiotics. But what about older kids? And what about kids who don’t have symptoms? Oftentimes, these children can be observed off antibiotics for several days to see if any new symptoms arise or if the child improves on their own. These decisions can be discussed with your healthcare provider. My child has an infection, but it won’t go away. Your child took every dose

of medicine as prescribed and it’s still there! Well, as per above, sometimes your anatomy or continued obstruction from congestion prevents complete clearance. Also, sometimes the bacteria that are causing the infection have some resistance to the antibiotic and need another one. My child continues to have ear infections and now I’m worried about what this is doing to my child and what about hearing loss? These are valid concerns that need to be addressed with your healthcare provider; but overall, a few ear infections do not indicate a need for “tubes.” But, infections that are unable to be cleared, a child that has abnormal hearing, or multiple infections over a period of months might indicate the need for an evaluation by a specialist. And remember, just because you see a specialist doesn’t mean you have to get tubes! Ear infections are an unfortunate part of growing up, but you now you are armed with info. As always, consult aap. org and talk with your healthcare provider!

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Stapleton Elementary Sponsors Pumpkin Pacer 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Stapleton Elementary School will hold its 2nd annual Pumpkin Pacer 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run on Oct. 25, with proceeds to be used for playground equipment and improvements. The event kicks off at 8 a.m. at the school and the 5K course will take runners through the quaint north Baldwin community. The 1-Mile will be an out and back course. The school will use the money to upgrade playground equipment and for other school projects, according to organizer Jennie Byrd. “Last year was a great event, we had a tremendous turnout for sponsors and runners. We were able to use the funds raised to purchase three new pieces of equipment for the school playground. This year the planning is underway and we are looking forward to another successful event,” Byrd said. “We are still seeking sponsors and volunteers for race day, and runners! We are very excited, we already have our first registered runner, a student at Stapleton School registered for the 5k. There will be a school-wide contest associated with the race, Byrd said, and the class at Stapleton with the most participation will get a special treat. Registration for the 5K is $20 before Sept. 26 and $25 after that date. For students, the cost is $15 prior to Sept. 24 and $20 after that. There is also a “stay in bed” option for those who just want a T-shirt and don’t want to run. That cost is $15. T-shirts will be guaranteed for those who pre-registered and all others will distributed first-come, first-served. In the 5K, prizes will be awarded to the top three male and females in these age groups: 10- and under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-69 and 70 and older. For the fun run, the top three runners under age 12 will be recognized. Special awards will also be presented for the male and female who wear the most creative costume related to pumpkins, organizers said. A post-race party with snacks and beverages will be provided as well. Registration forms are available at the school and late registration/day of race will also take place at Stapleton School, 35480 Harriot Avenue, Stapleton, AL 36578. Race packets will be available for pick-up 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 24 at the school or race day from 7 to 7:45 a.m. in the school gym. Claire Schuler, left, and Madelyn Salac have fun playing on some of the playground equipment purchased with proceeds from the inaugural Pumpkin Pacer 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run. This year’s event is set for Oct. 25 at Stapleton Elementary School.

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First Day Back at St. Patrick Catholic School

Excited about seeing old and new classmates, Ella Grace Stapleton and mother, Carol, arrive to school with books and supplies and are ready for classes to begin at St. Patrick Catholic School. SPCS has 209 students enrolled for the 2014-15 school term for grades K3 through 8th.

Autauga County Schools School Volleyball Team Bayshore Christian Places Third in Preseason Event

Congratulations to our girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; varsity volleyball team on placing third in the 2014-2015 W.F.B.A. Preseason Volleyball Slam in Florida. Pictured from left to right (back row) Coach Dave Omtvedt, Priscilla Brock, Brooke Long, Kaitlynn Decker, Olivia Austill, Natalie Omtvedt, Peyton Sexton (front row) Sydney Omtvedt, Anna Adcock, Nina Messinger, and Kennedy Hendryx.

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Friday Night Lights at Fairhope High School

School spirit is obvious on game days at Fairhope High School. New spirit flags outline the driveways leading to the school on every game day. Fairhope High School football coach and athletic director, Adam Winegarden, is working closely with the city to bolster support from the entire community in hopes of creating a "Friday Night Lights" type of atmosphere. His goal is to for the community to come together to show tremendous support for the players, student athletic trainers, cheerleaders, band, color guard, and student fan section. Pictured is Head football coach and school athletic director, Adam Winegarden, in front of the spirit flags.

Frozen Yogurt Social at Bayside Academy

Bayside Academy attempted to beat the heat on the first day of school with our Annual Frozen Yogurt Social! After finding their classrooms, meeting their teachers, and getting acclimated to their new schedules, students from the First grade class to the Upper School seniors, were treated to a bowl of frozen yogurt provided by Cold Snap in Fairhope. The many parent volunteers on hand and the staff of the Bayside Grill, together served 600 bowls to the eager students and guests. It was a great way to end the first day of school! Pictured, Sophomore Hannah Turner, Juniors Lindsey Allen, Turner Spottswood and Catie Caldwell.

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Football Buddies at Orange Beach Elementary

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Silverhill Elementary School Students of the Month

Silverhill Elementary school students are being recognized for showing school pride! Pictured in no particular order are: Lexie Galloway, Joslyn Price, Leighton Peturis, Julian James, Wesley Quick, Eddin Cabrera, Kayleigh Osborn, Myles Fiedler, Gavin Patterson, Mallory Rice, Kaden Bailey, Landry Kostelecky, Nathan Weaver, Seth Rupe, Trevor Melton, Jamarcius Graves, Danny Lewandowski, Dalton Volovecky, Hannah Harrison, Michaela Sharp, Brittani Valencia, and Willow Janes.

Fitness Center Sponsors School Supply Drive

In conjunction with the North Baldwin Infirmary Foundation, the North Baldwin Fitness Center recently sponsored a school supply drive for Light of the City. The free afterschool program is held at the former Douglasville school in Bay Minette and is open to students in kindergarten through eighth grades. The program is sponsored by the Volunteers of America Southeast and meets 3 to 5 p.m. each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Light of the City also offers a summertime program to area youth. Nate Johnson, Exercise Assistant, helped to distribute the donated supplies along with John Eads, Youth Coordinator for Volunteers of America Southeast.

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McGill-Toolen Homecoming Court 2014

Congratulations to the McGill-Toolen Catholic High School 2014 Homecoming Court: Seated: Seniors Evelyn Edens, Ebie Douglas, Anne Bowab and Mary Jo Lee; standing Juniors: Avery Evans, Lauren Prescott and Rekha Berry; Sophomores: Megan Dye and Mary Christian Herrin; Freshman Chloe Martin and Mattie Naman.

New Faculty at Spanish Fort HS

Spanish Fort High School welcomes new faculty members for the 2014-2015 school year. Photo, right, features from left to right: Enjuli Bullock, Kristen French, Gretchen Boykin, Dawn Hopper, Jan Gay, Ryan Rutter, Jena Lindsey, Brett Davis, Diane Mesbergen, Ariel Herrington, and Latashia Wright. We are thrilled to have such an outstanding new group of educators on our Spanish Fort Team! GO TOROS!

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Picture Day at Fairhope Elementary

Fairhope Elementary was filled with a rainbow of beautiful colors for their annual Fall Picture Day! Little girls wearing their favorite outfits and little boys looking so cool and sporty! Happiness filled the halls on our special out-of-uniform day! Pictured, students from left to right: Karlee Lambert (pic being taken) Dylan Roberts, Malachi McCants, Carter Macias, Maddi Leavins and Layton Duggar.

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Robertsdale Elementary Class Studies The Incredible Cell

Students in Rebecca Sullivan’s fifth grade class made plant and animal cells to demonstrate their knowledge of cell organelles and their responsibilities. Shown in the picture are: Gabby Chaney, Kelsey Magon, Clautasia Brown, Carlos Galnares, Grace Myrick and Mason McVey.

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Autauga County Schools Fairhope Middle School's Shining Star

Baldwin EMC recently selected Edward Puckett, an 8th grade Fairhope Middle School student, as their Shining Star of the Month. Nominated by a faculty member, Edward was recognized for his outstanding display of the core values of Touchstone Energy: integrity, innovation, accountability and commitment to community. Pictured, with Puckett, are: Mrs. Jacquie DePalma, FMS assistant principal, and Baldwin EMC representatives, Brad Taylor and Kevin Wilson.

Fairhope Elementary Loves Central Office!

Fairhope Elementary School hosted a luncheon for our wonderful BCBE Central Office Employees in appreciation of everything they do to help make our school run like clockwork. Everyone was able to relax and munch on yummy pizza or Subway sandwiches in our school library on Thursday, September 18. Pictured from left to right are: Brian Pimperl, Huey Lester, Dywayne Hadley, Chase Middleton, Lydia Hall, Jamie D. Boatwright (husband) , Jamie M. Boatwright (wife), Jeremy Russell, principal Terry Beasley, Rick Daniels, Bubba Plato, Randy Conway, Ken Mason and Alan Blackburn.

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TV Host Visits J. Larry Newton School

Gary Finch, host of the popular television show, "Gary Finch Outdoors", read to 6th graders at J. Larry Newton School in honor of International Literacy Day on September 8. International Literacy Day was first celebrated in 1966 to focus on the importance of literacy.

Daphne Elementary Peer Leader Makes a Difference

Ryan Pore, Peer Leader representative from Mrs. Utsey¹s 2nd grade class, brought wet wipes in as a donation for the Ronald McDonald House in Mobile. DES is proud to see Peer Leaders show their compassionate spirit and bring in supplies for other families in their time of need. Great job Ryan! You make DES shine even brighter by your act of kindness.

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Autauga County Schools Gulf Shores Elementary 3rd Grade Recycling Club

Preceding any discussion of our upcoming environmental unit, 3rd grader Ava Hinyub founded a recycling club at Gulf Shores Elementary School in which she has organized her classmates to help keep our playground litter-free. Her classmates collect trash, and she sorts it into recyclable material and trash. Way to go, Ava and club members! Pictured L to r: Amber Smith, Shelby McKenzie, Ava Hinyub, and Raven Clark.

Celebrating Pooh’s Birthday at Bayshore Christian School

Mrs. Jefferson’s Kindergarten Class celebrated Winnie the Pooh’s 93rd birthday on August 21st. Festivities included making birthday cards, reading some of Pooh’s favorite stories, and enjoying a Hundred Acre Woods honey bear treat. Pictured from left to right with the birthday bear: Top Row: Baylor Brown, Waylon Bryan, Callie Guthrie, Thomas Baker, Philip Cordle, Kaydin Jefferson, Jack Lackey, Sienna Estopinal, & Isaac Sprayberry; Bottom Row: Addison Jones, Fin Seiffert, Mary-Claire Cordle, Owen Monroe, Averi Owens, & Thomas Whitman.

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McGill-Toolen Students Earn AP Honors

61 McGill-Toolen Catholic students earned AP Scholar Honors, including 29 Scholars, 17 scholars with honor, 15 with distinction and 2 National Scholars. Pictured are the student scholars from this year's senior class: 1st row Principal Michelle Haas, Gabrielle Bradley, Delaney McAleer, Emma Harold, Brennan Smith, Lauren Wertz, Emily Ramsey, Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs, Lisa Robertson; 2nd row Erin Blake. Merideth Cazalas, Lily Fontenot, Alise Robison, Emily Dye, Senior Counselor Mrs. Robin Brown; 3rd row Mat Thames, Tayor Mahoney, Caspian Roberts, Myles McAtee; 4th Row: Drake Wakefield, Bret Arata, Joseph Pelham, David Lyons; last row Austin Taylor, Matthew Davis, Colin Fogarty, Burke Moore, Charlie Seiter, Connor Morris.

Teachers Plan Digital Lessons for Spanish Fort Elementary Students

Third grade teachers at Spanish Fort Elementary were busy planning engaging lessons for their students this year. As the Digital Renaissance expands to elementary students, teachers are focusing on lessons and projects that incorporate technology. Spanish Fort Elementary third grade teachers are excited about the opportunities that are provided to students through this wonderful program!

Author Donates Books to Robertsdale Elementary Students

Sherryl Lynn Chavarria, author and illustrator, donated copies of her â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little Miss Sassyâ&#x20AC;? books to students at Robertsdale Elementary School. Mrs. Chavarria read to our students a couple of years ago and returned to donate a book to each of our students. Delivering the free books are sixth grade students, Landon Brooks and Treanna Downey. 33

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Fairhope Middle School students recently participated in the annual Sweet Potato Cook-Off contest by preparing and presenting their favorite sweet potato dish for judging by the FMS faculty and staff. The contest was sponsored by the Family and Consumer Science department under the leadership of Mrs. Cyndie Wilkins, FMS teacher. Pictured, from left to right, are the contest winners: 7th grade student, Claire Hesse, 3rd place Sweet Potato Bread; 7th grade student, Ellis Witherington, 1st place – Sweet Potato Ice Cream; 7th grade student, Erin Moseley, 2nd place – Italian Cream Sweet Potato cupcakes; and Wilkins. Ellis Witherington will

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Spanish Fort High School Junior Selected for Auburn University Marching Honor Band

Peyton Elliott, a junior at Spanish Fort High School and a saxophonist in the Toro Marching Band, has been selected to participate in The 2014 Auburn University Marching Honor Band. Participants are selected based on merit and a director’s nomination. The Tenth Annual Auburn University Marching Honor Band is sponsored by Auburn University Bands and the Auburn Athletic Department. This is an exciting opportunity for these students to perform with the award-winning Auburn University Marching Band in one of the most energetic stadiums in the country. Peyton and the Honor Band will be taking the field to perform alongside the AUMB for an audience of over 80,000 people. Congratulations, Peyton!

Daphne Elementary Student Supports Ronald McDonald House in a BIG Way

Chris Cantrell, an outstanding third grade Peer Leader representative from Mrs. Bowen’s class, displayed great support for the Ronald McDonald House in Mobile by bringing in a large donation of laundry detergent. Way to go Chris! Collecting supplies for the Ronald McDonald House is a great way to teach students about philanthropy and the importance of helping others. DES students have made many large donations of tab tops to the Ronald McDonald House in years past… we encourage all DES students to continue to collect tab tops year-round as all donations will help provide a “home-away-from-home” for families of seriously ill children. Our awesome DES family shows compassion and makes our school family proud! 35

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Autauga County Schools Fairhope Elementary "Flies" to Australia

Miss Katie Norris, Miss Rebecca Stoddard, and Mrs. Christina Cox’s first grade classes at Fairhope Elementary School embarked on a mock field trip to Australia for the school year. Each class built a part of the airport and airplane for this journey. Baggage security checked baggage, the grounds crew directed the plane, and with all three classes aboard, the pilots flew the plane. The students will travel to different land regions throughout the year learning about animals, habitats, and the culture in Australia. Pictured are the air traffic controllers Jack Phelps, Jackson Mangus, Kaitlyn McEwan, and Lynley Grace Anderson.

Christ the King Second Graders Hold “Map Off”

As a fun way to enrich the students’ knowledge of world geography, Christ the King Catholic School second grade students engaged in a continent and ocean drawing competition. Each class was given half of the basketball court and a bucket of sidewalk chalk to draw a world map. The students worked in teams to locate, draw and label each continent and ocean. From left, Luke Johannesmann, Ollie Deese, and Anna Jirka create their continent at the beginning of the competition. The second graders created a colorful world!

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Spanish Fort Elementary has many new faces on campus! Pictured from left to right: Cristi Inabinett, school clerk; Waverly Boutin, assistant principal; Amy Milar, 2nd grade teacher; Cali Quinlivan, speech teacher; Sandra Jones, cafeteria manager; Cindy Odom, 1st grade teacher; Emily Harvell, Kindergarten teacher; Jennifer Waldrop, special education teacher.

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Gulf Shores Elementary Dolphin Allies

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Autauga County Schools Christ the King Student Council Officers Elected

Christ the King Catholic School students have elected their student council officers and classroom representatives for the 2014-2015 school year. The student council sponsors an outreach each month during the school year. Members of the student council are, in no particular order, president, Jeri Grundhoefer, vice president, Kathleen Baumhauer, secretary, Emily McDonald, and treasurer, Audrey Destro, classroom representatives, James Carter Dirmeyer, Kaitlin Mixon, Jack Cotney, Olivia McAleer, Anna Claire Potier, Gabriel Viator, Millie Ollinger, Jessica Quint, Louis Cunningham, Katie Garrison, Grant Murray, Matthew Simmons, Anna Hood, Grace Roberts, and Joey Roh.

Christ the King Students Learn Scientific Method

Christ the King fifth graders, from left, Olivia Mayr, Kaitlin Mixon, and Andee Keith prepare to measure how far their team’s paper airplane flew during math class. The fifth graders divided into teams and completed a scientific method project, which compared the flight length of two types of paper airplanes. One airplane was designed with wide wings and the other with thin wings. Each team flew both types, measured the distance, and compared their findings with the class. The students’ conclusion: an airplane with thin wings flies further than an airplane with wide wings.

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Q. My husband and I have been living on

a budget for a few months, and for some reason there seems to be leaks in our budget. It’s just a few dollars here and there, but added together it makes a huge dent. Can you give us some advice?

A. This kind of thing happens a

lot in household budgeting, especially to folks who are new to the game. Here are some ideas to help stretch your dollars and plug those leaks. Use the cash-only method, especially when shopping for groceries. Take only the amount you have budgeted, and don’t use your debit card or a check. Also, use coupons only for items you would buy anyway. In addition, you can stock up on items you use often when there is a big sale. These little things will add up. Try eating out only on special occasions, drink water as your beverage and don’t be afraid to use coupons in restaurants, either. When it comes to buying clothes, make a habit of checking out the sale rack first. You

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can shop at thrift and consignment stores, and sell the clothes you don’t wear anymore. With entertainment, use dollar-off and buy-one-get-one-free coupons whenever you can. See a matinee or a second-run movie, and if you’re going somewhere with a bunch of people, call ahead and ask for a group discount. You’ll be amazed at how much money these tactics will save!

Q. Is it possible to settle the debt on a student loan?

A. Sallie Mae student loans, or

federally insured student loans, are insured by the government. Translation, the bank is going to still get paid 100 percent by the taxpayers, because the government is guaranteeing the loan. They have no reason to settle with you. They’re not going to settle with you on the principal amount or the interest. You might be able to talk them down on the collection fees. They jack those way up. But the original amount you borrow, plus the actual interest that hasn’t been paid, is guaranteed

by the government. They’ll get it from one of you!

Q. I have a 5-year-old daughter, and I want

to start a 529 for her. However, I’m concerned that the government might seize the 529 assets in order to pay off debt and give people treasury bonds instead. Do you think this might happen?

A. I think there’s less than a one percent

chance they’d seize the actual assets. Really, I don’t believe they’re any more likely to come take investments away than they are to come take your home. I mean, we’re really talking about private property here. If you have $100,000 in a retirement fund, and they say they’re going to take that away from you, it’s like taking a person’s home. I just don’t see that happening. The big question, I think, is this: Are they likely to take away some of the tax benefits — like the 529 plan’s ability to grow tax-free? As in, they just come in and say they’re making it all taxable to pay the bills they’ve accumulated up in Washington, D.C. from all their stupid behavior. That kind of thing actually could happen.

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“I am glad my stepdad never tried to be a father to me. So, we didn’t have to get into any power struggles. He became an adult friend and mentor. He was generous with his time; he listened a lot and gave love freely,” Dave shared. According to the U.S. Census, over 50% of US families are remarried or re-coupled. Over 1300 new blended families form every day! Fifty percent (50%) of the 60 million children under the age of 13 are currently living with one biological parent and that parent’s current partner. I am a sociologist and work with co-parenting education groups. Divorced or separating parents learn communication and parenting strategies in the group. They also work out parenting agreements about how they will jointly parent their children even though they no longer live together. Many times there are stepparents involved. To help remind group members to remain non-judgmental, we often share, “Kids don’t come with parenting manuals.” If that axiom holds true in most cases, it is certainly true that “Kids don’t come with stepparenting manuals,” either. Stepparenting can be a lonely road. The stepparents in our groups are quick to support each other. The collective wisdom from the experience of generous stepparents and adult stepchildren follows:

1. Understand your stepchild may be grieving about his biological parents’ divorce or remarriage. The child may target the stepparent with that grief. Grief takes many forms and can have many repetitive cycles. Laurie shares, “I have a stepmom whose presence in my life has been an immeasurable blessing. We went through many painful times, especially when I was little, and she was often an unfair scapegoat and dumping ground for my disappointments. We got through it!”

2. As a couple, decide who disciplines. Most teenagers will only respond to discipline by the biological parent whereas younger children may be receptive to the discipline of the stepparent. Be cautious about speaking for the other parent. Monica says, “Let the biological parent be the rule enforcer.” Stepparents may find that life flows more smoothly when the biological parent is the disciplinarian because that parent has known the child longer and has the reference point of how the previous household used to discipline. Eastern Shore Parents I October 2014

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Sandee may have summarized it best. “The reality is, you love your spouse by loving his/her children. They don’t have to do anything to earn that love. It just is. Isn’t that the bedrock of all parenting anyway? Unconditional love!”

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You cannot give what you don’t have. Taking time for yourself to recharge your batteries in healthy, nurturing ways is critical to giving all you can to your new blended family. Just as parents of young children must guard against burn out, step parents must do the same. Raul shared that he sometimes runs errands by himself and listens to inspiring music in order to recharge his battery on the run. He comes back with a better attitude ready to listen to his stepchildren. “I also try to maintain my friendships by playing softball or watching a game with friends.” Joe says, “My wife and I are careful to make time for each other. We have date nights or even date lunches. We meet during the day for our lunch hour away from our jobs and evening homework chores to talk as adults.”

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5. Blending a family takes time. Rome wasn’t built in a day. Many experts believe it takes approximately five years to blend a step family. David L. Brasher, BCSW and family therapist states, “If you decide to be a stepparent, be sure to attend to the needs of your own children also.” Above all, be patient with yourself, your spouse and all the children. There are many helpful resources for stepparents. Sometimes a counselor, pastor or family therapist can lend perspective to the process of blending a family. There are also support groups. Websites that are readily accessible and helpful to stepparenting immediately are: www.RemarriageSuccess.com, www.stepfamily.org and www.helpguide.org/ mental/blended_families_stepfamilies.htm. For faith based support, visit www.stepparentingbygrace.com. Sally shared, “I don’t know if I am a successful stepparent. I just know my adult stepchildren come home for the holidays and bring their children to visit me and their Grandpa. The grandkids even call me Grandma.” ESP Laura Reagan-Porras, MS is a parenting journalist and sociologist. She facilitates co-parenting groups and has two daughters.

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For Kids Who Dig Dinosaurs

Recommending the Best Toys and Products for Kids

I’ve not yet met a child who hasn’t had a grand passion for dinosaurs. For some kids it’s a phase, an intense fascination for a few years that they eventually outgrow. For other children, dinosaurs receive an unprecedented level of focus. These kids collect an almost encyclopedic collection of dinosaur facts. They pronounce with authority long and complex names like giganotosaurus and archaeopteryx even before they can remember or recite their own address. The following toys provide hours of prehistoric play that satisfies both the child with an appreciation for the giants of the past as well as the obsessive dinosaur aficionado!

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Kids are never too young to fall in love with dinosaurs. Finding the best creatures from the Cretaceous for little hands is easy with the Dinosaur Backpack from Unipak. The soft backpack that can double as a playset, houses four small non-allergenic, nontoxic plush dinosaurs (T-Rex, Velociraptor, Stegosaurus and Brontosaurus) that are just the right size for the toddler set. The adjustable-for-size backpack also features small windows that allow the occupants to peek out when they’re on the move or waiting for the next playdate. Get the smallest dinosaur fans started early with something plush, prehistoric and infinitely portable.

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Young dinosaur fans can seize the power to craft their own dinosaurs with the extraordinarily tactile Velociraptor and Pterosaur set from Bloco. With 125 colorful soft foam shapes plus 46 caps and connectors, kids have all the elements they need to recreate Velociraptor and Pterosaur models. While the instruction sheet gets them started on the traditional build, the surplus of colorful foam shapes encourages variation and experimentation as kids discover their power to craft their own mash-up designs. Colorful, easy to assemble and durable, the Bloco Velociraptor and Pterosaur set offers hours of creative play as dino fans invent their own unique contributions to the bestiary that populated the ancient earth!

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Everything a kid needs to immerse himself in the age of dinosaurs can be found in the Dinosaur Park. Easily assembled, the park landscape features artfully rendered scenery as well as multi-level platforms that are ideal for staging an endless array of dinosaur encounters. The 3-D element and broad footprint of this set (almost two feet long) also make it a good choice when more pre-school paleontologists arrive from group play. Complete with a dozen dinosaurs ready to roam, a full-scale prehistoric playtime is just moments away with the Dinosaur Park from Constructive Playthings.

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While the earth shook under the enormous weight of the land giants like Tyrannosaurus Rex and Titanosaurus, another large dinosaur predator was looming just under the surface in the oceans of the late Cretaceous period. For today’s budding paleontologist, a fantastically detailed skeleton of the ancient marine dinosaur Elasmosaurus is lurking just below the surface in a block of gypsum, waiting to be excavated and assembled. Dedicated dinosaur hounds can use the tools included in this model kit to free the skeleton of one of the ancient oceans’ most elegant hunters and reconstruct its bones into a fossil model to marvel over for years to come!

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It all started with a peanut allergy... I was nine years old, trick-or-treating with my best friend Vicki and her brothers, proudly donning my homemade Pippi Longstocking costume. With each house we visited, my pumpkin bucket got heavier and delightfully unwieldy. Vicki and I plotted which candy we would devour first upon our return to her house. But Vicki’s little brother Will was not enjoying himself. As the evening wore on, I noticed his “trick-or-treats” became a little less enthusiastic and a lot more grumbly. I soon learned that Will had a peanut allergy, and nearly everything in his candy bucket was off-limits. His parents kept promising that they had a stash of peanut-free candy at home, but all Will saw was a whole lot of candy that he couldn’t have. Fortunately times have changed, and this means an increased awareness about many types of dietary restrictions. But that doesn’t make holidays like Halloween, with its flashy seasonal Eastern Shore Parents I October 2014

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packaging and pumpkin-shaped treats, any easier for kids who can’t partake. More kids than ever deal with food allergies, sensitivities and intolerances. Parents, teachers and caregivers need to take a proactive approach. Take charge, and don’t let fun-sized candy rule your kids’ holiday, because nothing can dampen Halloween spirits like not being able to participate in the sugar fest. If you’re the parent of a child with an allergy, sensitivity, or aversion (and even if you aren’t, chances are you know someone who is) here a few ways to celebrate this spook-tacular holiday without the stress – or the sugar rush.

Celebrate with Movie Madness Here’s some surprising news: just as Halloween doesn’t have to be a sugar-fest, it also doesn’t have to be horrifying. If you have little ones you’re keeping in, and you don’t want to be up all night alleviating ghoulish nightmares, consider cozying down with some not-too-scary Halloween classics. For young children, Halloween flicks don’t get any better than It’s the Great

More kids than ever deal with food allergies, sensitivities and intolerances. Parents, teachers and caregivers need to take a proactive approach. Take charge, and don’t let fun-sized candy rule your kids’ holiday, because nothing can dampen Halloween spirits like not being able to participate in the sugar fest. Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. Linus stars in this short, sweet movie, as he awaits the elusive “Great Pumpkin.” If that’s too elementary for your kids, try Hocus Pocus, starring Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker, or Disney’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. But be attuned to your audience: even though the latter is an animated Disney movie, it still packs kind of a spooky punch. And of course, the Harry Potter movies, though not technically about Halloween, do provide a good seasonal thrill.

Try either Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone or Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets if you want to stick with one of the lighter choices. Once you settle on your movies, set up your theater. Dim the lights, pile on the pillows and blankets, and serve your child’s favorite snack, apple juice, or a spooky looking punch with peeled grapes (um, eyeballs anyone?). Warning: this type of evening may induce some sofa snuggling.

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Create a Pumpkin Parade

Have a (Costume) Ball

Who doesn’t love pumpkins? The way they look, taste, smell when baking – everything about them evokes autumn and coziness. So if you’re skipping the treats this Halloween, take your kids to a nearby pumpkin patch and have a blast. Many places have pumpkin painting or carving stations set up for little ones, and you just pay for the pumpkin. A lot of grocery stores get into the spirit too, letting you build scarecrows with pumpkin heads (you supply the old clothes), or hosting themed baking classes for kids. Let your child choose a plethora of pumpkins to take home with you, and you can spend the evening carving jacko-lanterns, roasting pumpkin seeds, or perfecting a pumpkin recipe for Thanksgiving. If you’d rather not deal with carving and seeds, there are plenty of pumpkin crafts that are affordable and kid-friendly. You can easily make construction paper pumpkins to hang as lanterns, or paint paper plates to create pumpkin masks. Just Google “pumpkin crafts for kids” and you’ll have hundreds of fun and easy ideas at your fingertips.

Kids love to play pretend, and having a good costume is an essential part of that. Use Halloween as an excuse to go through your closets and create “costumes” for your child to keep in a dressup bin (bonus: you can also create a pile of things to donate or pack away for summer). Be creative: graduation gowns can become wizard robes, flannel shirts and jeans can outfit the perfect cowboy, and silk scarves make great princess dresses! If your child wants to invite friends to your place, enlist a relative or older sibling to dig through the closets and come up with some cute costumes that the kids can “model” for the grown-ups. You can even give prizes for categories like scariest, most creative, or silliest. Put on some music as they show off their duds, and have a ball!

there are other parents you know who feel the same, or whose kids have a dietary restriction that makes them dread Halloween. As it turns out, this is a great excuse to host a potluck. Each guest brings something “safe” for his or her child, and you can even specify foods that are off limits in an email or invitation. This way no one has to stress about feeding their child before the party, and the grown-ups can actually relax and enjoy themselves. You can even give your get-together a “seasonal” theme by asking everyone to feature an autumn ingredient, like apples or squash. Whatever your family decides to do for Halloween this year, remember that it doesn’t have to revolve around candy. There are so many ways to celebrate, and so many kids who want to get into the spirit and try something new. Happy Halloween! ESP

Host a Harvest Feast As a parent, the thought of trekking from house to house and collecting candy that will hype up my kids (until I eventually eat it all while they sleep), well, it’s just not that appealing. Chances are,

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Hillcrest Farm Corn Maze

September 20th – November 2nd 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. NOTE: Closed every Tuesday 30497 Hixson Road, Elberta (251) 962-2500; www.facebook.com/hillcrestfarmalabama October 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th The Corn Maze is open every day except Tuesday and the cost is $4 per person. Our Haunted Maze is open until 5 p.m. and the cost is $5 per person. For more information call or visit us on Facebook.

Fairhope Fall Outdoor Farmers Market

September 25th – November 6th 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Thursdays Only) Bancroft Street, Fairhope The City of Fairhope will host a Fall Farmer’s Market on Thursday evenings. The market will be set up behind the Fairhope Public Library in downtown Fairhope on Bancroft Street. The market will feature local farmers, bakers, fresh Baldwin County produce, fresh cut flowers, local honey, plants, baked goods and more. The Fairhope Public Library will also hold story times and children’s activities at 4:00 p.m. each Thursday at the market. For more information call (251) 929-1466.

Seward Farms

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Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. NOTE: Closed on Sunday. Come to the border of Mississippi and Alabama on Tanner Williams Road, and you’ll find tons of family fun, fresh air, a twisting corn maze, fantastic food, and an evening by a crackling fire! We have a challenging corn maze, pig races, hayrides and cow train, giant jumping pillow, tube slide, corn cannon, farm animals and goat walk, field animals 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. The pumpkin barn opens in October with a great selection of perfect pumpkins for your Jack-O-Lanterns and decorations. October 18th, 25th, 31st & November 1st will be the dates to join us if you dare for the Seward Farms Field of Fright! Hauntings begin at dusk (doors open at 6:00pm). October 25th is Trick or Treat Saturday, Come meet your favorite cartoon characters. Hours of operation: NOTE: Cash Only, No Credit Cards, No Personal Checks. Visit us at www.sewardfarms.com for more information and Admission options.

Rosinton United Methodist Pumpkin Patch

Sunday, September 28th - Friday, October 31; Monday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. 26011 County Road 83, Robertsdale 52

(251) 979-8830; www.rosintonumc.com A visit to The Pumpkin Patch will be a fun outing for you and your family or children’s group, and a great way to celebrate Jesus during the fall season! Choose your very own pumpkin to purchase and let the kids decorate it! Advance group reservations of 15 or more will enjoy a complimentary hayride, and many great photo opportunities will be available to all! Admission is free so come join the fun! All proceeds from The Pumpkin Patch will benefit the Rosinton United Methodist Youth & Children’s fund. For more information or to make a reservation for your group, call The Reverend Kevin Krist or visit our website. Visit us on Facebook!

11th Annual Alabama Coastal Bird Fest

Thursday October 2nd – Saturday, October 4th; Registration is open for the 11th Annual Alabama Coastal BirdFest, October 2nd - 4th . Choose from more than 20 expertly guided trips by boat or on foot to prime birding spots all over Baldwin & Mobile counties. BirdFest also includes two evening speaker/dinner events and the free, family-friendly Bird & Conservation Expo—part of the big “Fall Into Fairhope” weekend. Trips and evening events require advance registration. For event times and registration information visit www. AlabamaCoastalBirdFest.com.

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Find us on Facebook! Extra Fall Activities for the Month of October; Open Thursday, Friday and Saturdays. 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 (251) 626-5416 to schedule your reservation.

5th Annual Perdido Key Oktoberfest

Friday October 3, 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday October 4, 12:00 p.m. – 6 p.m. 15500 Perdido Key Dr, Perdido Key, Florida (800) 328-0107; www.visitperdido.com Join the fun when the Perdido Key Visitor’s Center present authentic German food and beer, live music, a root beer garden for children, German themed games and competitions. Special Note: after 6pm no children are allowed in the bar and a cover charge applies. Make sure you wear your best German attire because prizes will be awarded for the best Oktoberfest costumes on both days. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Perdido Key Volksmarch Club.

BayFest 2014

Friday October 3rd – Sunday, October 5th Downtown Mobile; www.bayfest.com BayFest will celebrate its 20th anniversary on October 3-5, 2014 with an expected crowd of more than 200,000 guests, who will make merry in the streets of Downtown Mobile throughout the festival weekend. BayFest offers continuous music

for every taste, including country, classic rock, alternative, pop, jazz, R&B, rap, gospel, modern rock and more. One of the festival’s stages, the Launching Pad, is specifically designed to spotlight local and regional talent and showcase acts who aspire for musical greatness. The event also includes a family activity area that has garnered rave reviews. All of this is offered at a price that is less than what most individual concerts cost! Children ages 12 and under are admitted free with a ticketed adult. Please visit our website for more information on schedules and our featured artists line up.

Wales West Pumpkin Patch Express

Friday October 3rd – Friday October 31st 13670 Smiley Street, Silver Hill (888) 569-5337; www.waleswest.com All Aboard the Pumpkin Patch Express at Wales West RV Resort and Light Railway! Ride an authentic Steam Train to the Haunted barn and kid-friendly Pumpkin Patch, decorate your own Pumpkin, enjoy Refreshments, Miniature train ride, Hay Ride, and children’s Inflatable. Shoot the Pumpkin Cannon, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo and Snack Shop available for a small fee. Hours: Fridays from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Our Weekend Scary Night Trains begin Friday, October 10th. Scary Night Trains start Friday, October 24th. Costs are $15 per person, plus tax. Ages 2 years and under are free. Located on County Road 9 between Fairhope and Silverhill approximately 1.5 miles south of 48 or 2.5 miles north of 32. Like us on Facebook for great coupons!

Providence UMC Blessing of the Animals

Saturday October 4, 10:00 a.m. 32200 Jimmy Faulkner Drive, Spanish Fort (251) 626-2510; www.providencemethodist.org; Providence UMC invites all creatures great and small, and their owners, to the Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, October 4 at 10:00am. Pets of all faiths can walk, run, crawl or slither with their two-legged owners to this festive and fun service. Reverend Brennan Peacock will bless all of the pets, large and small. The Blessing will be held outdoors and a covered porch is available in case of inclement weather. Providence UMC is located between Spanish Fort High School and Middle School. For more information visit www.providencemethodist.org, www. facebook.com/providencemethodist or call the church office.

Alabama Birdfest and Conservation Expo

Saturday October 4, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Faulkner State Fairhope Campus Enjoy a full day of fun for all ages at the BIRD & CONSERVATION EXPO, with booths, exhibits, presentations, films, and more. There will be lots of new, fun kids’ activities this year, plus outstanding live raptor demonstrations, Alabama snakes shows, sea creature touch tanks, a kids’ birdhouse build, bird feeder giveaways, and much more. Have fun and learn about our incredible natural environment and some of the birds and other creatures that share our world. For more information about these events and other activities going on that weekend in Fairhope visit Facebook at www.facebook.com/FallintoFairhope.

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32nd Annual Grand Festival of Art Saturday, October 4th - Sunday, October 5th from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Downtown Fairhope on Faulkner Campus (251) 928-2228; www.esartcenter.com The Eastern Shore Art Center is pleased to bring you the 32nd Annual Grand Festival of Art. Held in downtown Fairhope, this premier fall event offers an exciting opportunity to view and acquire the works from dozens of participating artists from throughout the country. The show will be held at the Fairhope Campus of Faulkner State. Visitors will find woodworking, blown glass, painting, ceramics, jewelry, sculptures, photography and even children’s activities! It is part of the fun-filled weekend known as “Fall Into Fairhope” that includes the First Friday Art Walk, Grand Festival of Books, Alabama Coastal BirdFest, and Baldwin Pops Founder’s Day Concert. Visit our website or our Facebook page to find out more about this exciting event!

Magnolia Corn Maze

Saturday, October 4th – Sunday, November 2nd 15275 County Road 49, Summerdale (251) 605-7216; www.magnoliacornmaze.com Enjoy the hayride, cow train, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, pig races, pony rides, corn cannons, games, a pumpkin slingshot, hop-along rodeo, hay bale mountain and a children’s maze, bazooka ball, zombie paintball, second corn maze, second playground, food and concession items and more! We have many special events this season! Trick or Treat in the Maze on October 25th, 1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. – Wear your costume! Bring your own Flash light

for Saturday Night Flashlight Night! Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday: By Appointment Only Friday: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. General Admission $10.00 per person plus tax, Unlimited Activity Ticket $15.00 per person plus tax, Ultimate Admission Ticket $20.00 per person plus tax, Children 2 and under are Free. Please visit our website and on Facebook for more information and photos.

National Shrimp Festival – Gulf Shores

October 9th - 11th, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday October 12, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 1 Gulf Place, Gulf Shores (251) 968-6091; www.myshrimpfest.com 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 fun-filled activities. This year enjoy our first ever Shrimp Festival Idol Contest taking place Saturday on the west stage from 10:00am - 12:00pm. This contest will feature the best of the best youth talent from Baldwin County. The family sand sculpture contest will be held on Saturday beginning at 11:00am on the west end of the public beach. Prizes

include cash and trophies! There really is something for everyone at the festival. Visit our website for more information and Vendor listings.

Fairhope FETE

October 9th – 18th (251) 928-9704; www.poloatthepoint.com Point Clear Charities, Inc. and Fairhope Merchants participate in a fashion show, in-store events, trunk shows, and featured specials. The 10 day celebration of Fairhope, #shopfairhopelocal, and Fairhope Fete will run October 9th - 18th. The Fairhope Fete fashion show will be Thursday, October 16, 7:00 p.m. at Sonny Hill – Clearwater Polo Complex on the corner of US 98 and County Road 32. Like us on Facebook! General Admission Tickets are $65 and Front Row Tickets are $100. Last year’s proceeds from Point Clear Charities benefitted the following local charities: Mitchell Cancer Research, Mercy Medical’s Guardian Angel Program, Weeks Bay Foundation, Baldwin County Humane Society, Dauphin Island Sea Lab Foundation, Camp Sugar Falls, Honor Flight South Alabama, Young Life Eastern Shore, The Community Service for Vision Rehabilitation. For more information on Fairhope Fete call or email fairhopefete@gmail.com.

Daphne Elementary Fall Festival

Friday, October 10th, 5:00 p.m. – 8 p.m. 2307 Main Street, Daphne Fun for all ages! We will have games, prizes, face painting and inflatables! Want to shop? Don’t forget to visit our vendor booths and silent auction! Make sure you bring your appetite – dinner will be served! Any questions? Call Lindsey Hall our Fall Festival Chair at (859) 444-0874.

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Saturday, October 11th, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 10183 US Highway 98, Spanish Fort (251) 626-5528; www.facebook.com/rockwellfallfestival There will be lots of children’s activities including a professional photo booth, DJ, booth games, inflatables, food and drinks. Also lots of venders featuring great stuff to purchase!! All profits go to funding education programs at Rockwell including the arts, PE, Technology, and AR Reading and Math. Tickets are on sale the day of the festival. (Cash ONLY). Come join our faculty and students for a fun day! For more information email ptarockwell@icloud.com.

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Greek Fest 2014

Thursday October 16th - Saturday October 18th, 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. 50 S Ann Street, Mobile (251) 438-9888; www.greekfestmobile.org Welcome to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church’s Greek Festival! Share our food, music, and heritage with friends and neighbors. Come out and experience Greece in Mobile, Alabama - a yearly opportunity to eat, dance, shop, and be entertained as if you were in Greece itself! All three days, the Hellenic Dancers will be performing on stage, live. Greek music can be enjoyed, and the Church will be open for extra-special tours. As always, the food, desserts, and libations are sure to please, from the lamb to the ever-popular baklava. The ladies will be ready to take your order, with handmade baklava and assorted Greek pastries boxed to go! There’s a treasure of Greek jewelry, paintings, clothing, imports, and more available in our indoor marketplace as well.

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Scarecrow Festival

Friday, October 17th, 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Coastal Arts Center, Orange Beach 26389 Canal Road; (251) 981-2787 www.coastalartscenter.com The Scarecrow Festival is a community tradition on the Gulf Coast. It includes the creation of scarecrows by individuals, families and businesses on the lovely grounds of the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach. Arrive after school on Friday and be a part of the mad dash to design and build your scarecrow for the coveted Fall Scarecrow Awards or just for the fun of it! The festival is sponsored by The Friends of the Arts and the City of Orange Beach. It will include Hot Shop and Clay Shop Demonstrations, food, music, beverages, pumpkin decorating, face painting, apple bobbing, and carnival games. Scarecrow competition spots are limited and only cost $5, which will include many supplies! 55

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Bridgewater Community Church Fall Festival

Saturday, October 18, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 11247 US Highway 31, Spanish Fort (Fitzpen Place) (251) 610-6784; www.mybridgewater.org Bring the entire family to the Bridgewater Community Church First Annual Fall Festival! We will provide activities and refreshments for all ages. Come feed the family on Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Popcorn, Snow Cones, Drinks and family fun. Activities will include Inflatables, Games, Live music, a Petting Zoo and lots of fun and excitement. Like us on Facebook!

3rd Annual Alabama Festival of Flavor

Saturday, October 18, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Alston Street, Downtown Foley (251) 943-3291; www.alabamafestivalofflavor.com The 3rd Annual Alabama Festival of Flavor features food, music, unique specialty wines, craft beers and lots of local arts and crafts vendors. Catch your favorite team on the big screen in the Game Day tent, sample menu favorites from local restaurants in the Foodie Fix area, learn about wine pairings or home brewing in the Edutainment Tent or visit the Tastings Area for savory dishes paired with wine or beer. The festival has also added a Tailgate Corn Toss Tournament to the activities. You can enjoy a delicious snack while you watch the Tailgate Corn Toss Tournament. The event will also feature live entertainment and a great opportunity to meet your

friends for great food, football and fun in downtown Foley. There’s something for everyone so make your plans now to be a part of the fun – volunteer! The Alabama Festival of Flavor is sponsored by the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call or visit our website.

City of Foley’s Halloween Party

Thursday, October 23rd, 5:30pm-8:00 pm Orange Avenue and Laurel Avenue, Foley (251) 943-1300; http://www.cityoffoley.org Held in the streets of downtown Foley from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Features free games and treats from local businesses, costume contests, cake walk, on site concessions and much more.

Marietta Johnson Organic School Fall Festival

Thursday, October 23, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. 8 Marietta Drive, Fairhope (251) 928-9347 www.fairhopeorganicschool.com www.facebook.com/organicschool There’s something for everyone in the family at our Halloween Festival! Games, food, prizes, pony rides, silent auction, cakewalk, bouncy castle. For more information visit us on Facebook or email Marietta.school@ mchsi.com.

Eastern Shore Centre Trick-orTreat and a Movie

Friday, October 24, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Outdoor Movie starts at 7 p.m. by Fountain 30500 Highway 31, Spanish Fort (251) 625-0060; www.easternshorecentre.com Trick or Treat at the Eastern Shore Centre, followed by a free outdoor movie. Bring your blankets and chairs for lots of family fun!

Night at the Museum

Friday, October 24, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 150 South Royal Street, Mobile (251) 208-7304; www.museumofmobile.com The History Museum of Mobile’s Night at the Museum will be held from 5:00pm -8:00 pm. Once the clock strikes five, Mobile’s history comes alive! Talk to historical figures that come to life after the museum closes. Go on an interactive scavenger hunt to find the answers to questions about Mobile’s history. All participants receive a prize! Listen to a Mobile Public Library storyteller tell spooky stories, enjoy a craft activity, and participate in a costume contest! Children are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes. Treats will be given to guests. This is a great event for families! The History Museum is located at 111 S. Royal Street in downtown Mobile. Call (251) 208-7510 for more details or to make a reservation. Admission will be charged: $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 for children, and ages 6 and under are free!

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

Friday, October 24, 5:30 p.m. USA Campus – Lawn of the Mitchell Center near Moulton Tower, Mobile www.cwhtrickortrot-zvents.eventbrite.com Visit our event website for more information and to register. USA Children’s and Women’s supporters and friends will come together again for the 2nd Annual “Trick or Trot” 5K and Scary Scurry Fun Run for the Evaluation Center at the University of South Alabama Moulton Tower. This event is filled with family fun, running, trick-or-

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treating and children’s activities with great food and drinks. The 5K will start at 5:30 p.m. The Scary Scurry Fun Run will begin at 6:30 p.m. and is open to walkers and runners of all ages. After race festivities include trick or treating, pumpkin decorating, costume contests, a photo booth, bounce houses, outdoor movie, train rides, games, music, food and drinks! Our first year we signed up over 500 runners and raised over $24,000 for the hospital! This campaign to raise money towards the evaluation center will provide a much needed restoration of the existing Evaluation Center.

Christ The King Haunted Forest

Thursday, Friday and Saturday October 24th - October 26th, Thursday and Friday October 31st - November 1st From 7:30 p.m. – Midnight 1505 Main Street, Daphne (251) 404-8747; www.hauntedforestal.com Looking for some Halloween fun for your Older children? Come out to Christ the King’s The Haunted Forest. Walk through the Haunted forest and experience a night of Terror you won’t forget. This will be our third year back in our original Downtown Daphne location and it promises to be a night you won’t forget. Call or visit our website for ticket information. Concessions will be sold to benefit the Daphne High School Baseball Team.

The Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire Presents Halloween Week

October 24th -October 31st Osprey Lane, Robertsdale AL 36567 (Exit I-10 at Wilcox Rd corner of Hwy 64 and Osprey Ln) (850) 429-8462; www.yesteadyhands.com/ GulfCoastRenaissanceFaire Get ready for Halloween Week at the Medieval Village, open at dusk each night - free admission to grounds! Free trick or treating for the kids every night with the medieval merchants! Free pumpkin patch tour! Free drive in horror movies! Additional attractions will be on site! Try our haunted castle, only $5! Take the hayride tour through the Evil Woods, only $5! Check out Thorgrim’s Dark Carnival sideshow and visit gypsy fortunetellers to learn the secrets of the future! Games, petting zoo, merchants, food, crafters and more! For more information call (850) 429-8462 or visit www.yesteadyhands.com/GulfCoastRenaissanceFaire.

The Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire Presents: Halloween Week! Fright Nite and Halloween Fest! October 24th – 31st

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Opens at Dusk each night (850) 572-1407; www.gcrf.us Exit I-10 at Wilcox Road, Robertsdale Trick or treating for the kids with the medieval merchants, free pumpkin patch tour, gypsy fortune tellers, haunted hayride and more! Located on the corner of Highway 64 and Osprey lane. For more information email sadie50@yahoo.us.

Greater Gulf State Fair

Friday, October 24th - Sunday, November 2nd 1035 North Cody Road, Mobile (251) 344-4573; www.thegroundsmobile.com It’s time for the Fair! The Grounds will host the 60th annual Greater Gulf State Fair from Oct. 24 – Nov. 2, 2014. This year’s Fair will feature a new theme “Celebrate the Coast,” which aims to host the best things about the Gulf Coast under one roof as well as more than 30 adult rides, 30 kid rides and a must-see entertainment line-up! The all-new entertainment line-up this year will be showcased in a new area called “The Grounds Experience.” This exclusive entertainment area is designed as a space to host different entertainment each year of the Fair. This year, “The Grounds Experience” will highlight unique entertainment experiences that embrace all things

coastal including: Live Shark Encounter – Complete with shark tanks and educational exhibits, Sea Lion Splash! – The largest traveling sea lion exhibit in North America, Live Sting Ray Encounter – Where guest will have the opportunity to pet live sting rays, Giant Sandbox Creation Station – The ultimate dig pit for young sand castle enthusiasts and more. In addition, spectators can enjoy Mobile’s local art Festival Arts Alive! The Grounds will have more than 80 exhibits and booths from local artists. Returning from last year’s “new Fair” are the unlimited ride armbands, Noah’s Way Petting Zoo, PCA Stampede and Rodeo, and Zip Line Adventure! Please visit our website for Daily Fair Hours and Schedules.

Stapleton Elementary sponsors Pumpkin Pacer 5K & Fun Run October 25th 8:00 a.m. 35480 Harriot Avenue, Stapleton Stapleton Elementary School will hold its 2nd annual Pumpkin Pacer 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run on Oct. 25, with proceeds to be used for playground equipment and improvements. The event kicks off at 8 a.m. at the school and the 5K course will take runners through the quaint North Bald-

win community. The 1-Mile will be an out and back course. The school will use the money to upgrade playground equipment and for other school projects, according to organizer Jennie Byrd. Registration for the 5K is $20 before Sept. 26th and $25 after that date. For students, the cost is $15 prior to Sept. 24th and $20 after that date. There is also a “stay in bed” option for those who just want a T-shirt and don’t want to run. That cost is $15. T-shirts will be guaranteed for those who have preregistered and all others will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. In the 5K, prizes will be awarded to the top three male and females in these age groups: 10- and under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-69 and 70 and older. For the fun run, the top three runners under age 12 will be recognized. Special awards will also be presented for the male and female who wear the most creative costume related to pumpkins. A post-race party with snacks and beverages will be provided as well. Registration forms are available at the school and late registration/day of race will also take place at Stapleton School, 35480 Harriot Avenue, Stapleton, AL 36578. Race packets will be available for pick-

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Elberta German Sausage Festival Saturday, October 25th, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Elberta Town Park, Elberta (251) 986-5805; www.sausagefest.elbertafire.com 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. Admission is free. The festival will also have 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. For more information email festival@elbertafire.com.

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Saturday, October 25th, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Downtown Fairhope, (251) 929-1466 www.fairhopemerchants.com The Downtown Fairhope Business Association will be hosting a “Downtown Trick-or-Treat”. Children are invited to wear their Halloween costume and trick or treat in downtown Fairhope. Just look for the orange pumpkins in the windows of stores downtown to see who is participating. Participants are also invited to drop by the Welcome Center, with their camera, where a Halloween photo stop will be set-up. For additional information call 251-929-1466.

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Trick or Treat at 5 Rivers

Saturday, October 25th, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 30945 Five Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort (251) 625-0814; www.Alabama5Rivers.com Join us for our Annual Trick or Treat at 5 Rivers. This FREE, family friendly event will have lots of crafts, games and movies throughout the day, and pontoon boat rides at only $5 per person! The legendary skunk ape hunter will be traveling to join us again this year to scour the trails for any sign of the elusive skunk ape, and guests are welcome to join us on the trail through the Fire Swamp as we explore. Come dressed in your best costume. The Halloween costume Contest will be at 3 p.m. Visit our website and on Facebook for future events and updates. 59

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Perdido Key Pirate Festival October 25th – 26th from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; BIG LAGOON STATE PARK 12301 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola (850) 492-1595; www.visitperdido.com/ pirate-fest Throughout the weekend, kids young and old will have the chance to hunt for pirate coins, redeemable for Thousands of Dollars in prizes. Each day, one lucky pirate, who finds the “Lost Key,” will even take home a grand-prize treasure chest loaded with everything a family needs for a memorable vacation, including lodging and gift certificates for area attractions and restaurants. Live reptile shows by Reno’s Reptiles. Audience members will be able to handle the animals after each show which will include alligators, rat snakes, banded water snakes, albino corn snakes, alligator snapping turtles and more.  Everyone will enjoy storytelling, face painting, food, arts and crafts vendors and more. Entrance to the event is included with $6 park admission fee. Visit our website for vendor information.

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo Boo at the Zoo! Saturday October 25th, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. 1204 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores (251) 968-5732 www.alabamagulfcoastzoo.org Join us for our Annual Boo at the Zoo at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo! 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, cotton candy, popcorn, pizza and of course our costume contest! Admission: Adults $2, Kids $1, Members are FREE! For more information call or email cindypzoo@yahoo.com.

Fairhope Sunset Rotary R’oktoberfest Saturday, October 25th, 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Highway 98, Fairhope (Fairhope Rec Center Lawn) www.fairhopesunsetrotary.org/oktoberfest R’oktoberfest! Advance Ticket prices are $30 and $35 at the door. Tickets get you food, 6 hours of music, a plastic stein and 3 drink tickets. For those under 21 Advance Ticket prices are $10 and $15 at the door. Under 21 Tickets get you food, 6 hours of music and kid area and fun. For more information visit our page on Facebook at Fairhope Sunset Rotary Charity Events. For more information email fairhopesunsetrotary@gmail.com.

Balloon Glow in the Gardens Saturday, October 25th, 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore (251) 973-2217; www.bellingrath.org Dress up your little goblins and come out to enjoy beautiful hot air balloons glowing on the Great Lawn. Multiple hot air balloons are scheduled to “glow” for us this year…weather permitting. This year’s event will also include a selection of scary and fun inflatables glowing throughout the Gardens. There will be plenty of treats

and trinkets from area organizations and businesses for our trick-or-treaters to enjoy. Three of our favorite spots will be selling their one-of-a-kind fare on the Great Lawn and “Less Than Stellar” will be performing live on Live Oak Plaza. The Balloon Glow is free for members and special reduced rates will begin at 4:30pm. SPECIAL RATES: Adults $6; children 5 -12 $3 and as always children 4 and under are free. Please visit our website for information.

Foley’s Public Library Halloween Extravaganza October 25th from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 319 East Laurel Avenue, Foley (251) 943-7665; www.foleylibrary.org A night full of Ghost Stories, a Scavenger Hunt, Costume Contests for Children and Adults creates a Halloween Family Extravaganza at the Foley Public Library! This event is open to the Public. For more information, please call the library or email us at foleylibrary@ gmail.com.

Gulf Coast Dance Spooktacular

Saturday, October 25 4 - 6pm; $10 per person Pizza, prizes, snacks, games and more! To register call 251-621-9755 or email info@gcdadance.com.

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Sunday, October, 26th, 3pm 888 County Road 64, Daphne Great family friendly fun awaits you at Ascension Lutheran’s Trunk or Treat.

Sunday, October 26th, 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Bienville Square, Mobile www.woofstockmobile.com The 10Th Annual Woofstock to benefit the Animal Rescue Foundation will be held on Sunday, October 26th. 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. Have your pets tie the knot at the Hound Dog Wedding Chapel & stop by the Kiss a Bully Kissing Booth. Musical showcase including several local bands and headlining band will be Superfunk Fantasy. This event benefits The Animal Rescue Foundation. Cost: Adults $10/Children $5.

Sunday October 26th, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. 1503 Main Street, Daphne (251) 626-1692; www.ctheking.org Mark your calendars for a day of family fun at the annual Pumpkin Festival! Games, food, bake sale, market place, cakewalk, raffle, dunking booth, prizes, and cupcake wars competition! Wristbands are available for most activities. Prices will be $10 for each child kindergarten and older for up to three children, $5 for each additional child and preschool age children. Wristbands may be purchased at the gate. Visit our website or on Facebook at www.facebook. com/cthekingdaphne.

Providence UMC Trunk or Treat

Sunday, October 26th, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. 32200 Jimmy Faulkner Drive, Spanish Fort (251) 626-2510 www.providencemethodist.org Fabulous fall fun awaits the whole family at Providence United Methodist’s 4th an-

nual Trunk or Treat! Kids dressed in their Halloween finery can safely trick or treat in the Church’s parking lot from decorated trunks and truck beds. Families can also go batty with: horse rides, cotton candy, a bounce house, and other fun activities! There will be a cookout with hotdogs and hamburgers. All activities are free and open to the community. The church building is located between Spanish Fort High School and Middle School. For more information visit our website or call the church office. You can view our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/providencemethodist.

Daphne United Methodist Church Fall Festival Sunday, October 26th, 4:00 p.m. until 2401 Main Street, Daphne (251) 626-2287; www.dumc.org Free Food, Fun, and Fellowship (Bring your lawn chairs.) Inflatables, Live Music, Hayride, Face Painting, Games and much, much more!

Eastern Shore Baptist Fall Festival

Sunday, October 26th, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. 6847 Park Drive, Daphne (251) 626-5550; www.myesbc.net Eastern Shore Baptist Church will have it’s 3rd annual Fun Fall Festival and Trunk or

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Treat. There will be free food, drinks and plenty of candy! We will have fire trucks, games, inflatables and more. Invite a friend!

Movie: Ghostbusters - Prepare to laugh! (251) 928-7483; www.fairhopelibrary.org

Celebration Church Fall Shindig at Volanta Park

Thursday, October 30th, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. 2607 Highway 98, Daphne (251) 621-2818; www.daphnelibary.org Come in costume and Trick-or-Treat in the library. We will also have a Costume Contest for ages K-12 at 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 26th, 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 803 North Greeno Road, Fairhope Free family fun and open to the public. We will have Inflatables, live musical performances from local groups, food trucks, trunk or treat, games and more. For more information call the church office at (251) 928-0343.

Robertsdale Library Halloween Fun Night

Tuesday October 29th, 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. 18301 Pennsylvania Street, Robertsdale. (251) 947-8960 Come join us for good old-fashioned Halloween Fun! Children 12 and under can enjoy free hot dogs, chips and drink, arts and crafts, carnival games (every child wins), and trick-or-trunk. Costumes encouraged. (Rain Date will be October 28th)

Fairhope Library

Funny or Die! - Halloween movie October 30th - 31st, 1:00 p.m. - 3 p.m.

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Fairhope Intermediate School Fall Festival

Thursday, October 30th, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 2 N Bishop St, Fairhope, (251) 928-7841 www.fairhopeintermediate.com A night of fun for all ages with a silent auction, dinner, games and prizes! The fall festival will run from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on the FIS campus. Be ready to bid on some fabulous baskets, vacations, dinners, spa treatments and professional services at the silent auction. Come out and support our school at the FIS Fall Festival!

3 Circle ChurchTrunk or Treat

Thursday, October 30th, 6 p.m. -8 p.m. 10274 Highway 104, Fairhope

(251) 990-3112; www.3circlechurch.com Cars will be giving out treats, having games and entertaining! This is a Safe family event for all ages.

The Dwelling Place Church Fall Fun Fest October 31st, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 18246 South Greeno Road, Fairhope (251) 517-9028; www.dwellinchurch.com Fall Fun Fest!! A safe fun environment for families to enjoy free food, inflatables, trunk or treat, hayrides and more! The Dwelling Place is located on Greeno Road just 1/2 mile south of Fairhope High School on HWY 98. For information visit our website or email bpierce@dwellingchurch.com.

First Baptist Church, Fairhope “Perky Pumpkin Party”

Friday, October 31st, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. 300 South Section Street, Fairhope (251) 928-8685; www.fbcfairhope.com Celebrate fall and bring the whole family! This even is a FREE alternative to Halloween for children birth through 6th grade. Food, games, inflatables, hot dogs, candy and fun!

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Friday, October 31st, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Main St and Wharf Parkway, Orange Beach (251) 224-1000; www.alwharf.com FREE Family event featuring Ferris wheel rides, prizes, inflatables, loads of candy, face painting, tons of raffles and so much more!

Genesis Church Trunk or Treat

Friday, October 31st, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. 3100 South McKenzie Street, Foley (251) 986-5843; www.genesischurchcma.org Trunk or treat, games, and much more family fun! Costumes welcomed but please no scary costumes.

First Baptist Church Loxley – GLOW Fest (God Lights Our Way) Friday October 31, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 1050 North Alabama Street, Loxley (251) 964-5700; www.fbcloxley.com

Rileigh & Raylee Angel Ride & Concert

October 31st - November 1st 14210 south Greeno Road, Fairhope (Oak Hollow Farm) (251) 243-0365; www.angel-ride.org The festivities kick off at the campground at Oak Hollow Farms, just south of Fairhope, with the Thursday Bonfire and live entertainment by Cool Rayz. Wet Willie, another favorite band, plays on Friday night at the Halloween Friday Night “Spooktacular” concert. New this year we have an expanded Sports Bar area so participants can enjoy the weekend festivities and still catch the important games. Saturday opens with the vendor expo, a custom bike show at noon, and

then the Angel Ride at 2:30 p.m. A roar will fill the air as hundreds of bikers take a scenic ride through Baldwin County and along Mobile Bay. For more information, tickets, camping, and more, visit www. angel-ride.org.

Alabama Gulf Coast Christian Academy 5K and Fun Run Saturday, November 1, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. 18930 County Road 28, Foley (251) 989-2333; www.gccacademy.org AGCCA hosts a certified 5K and a 1 mile Fun Run. Pre-register on our website at www.gccacademy.org or call our office at (251) 989-2333. Preregistration for 5K costs $20 and the cost for the Fun Run is $15. The cost on the day of the race is $5 extra.

Gulf Shores Methodist Church – The Harvest Festival of Gifts

Saturday, November 1, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 1720 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores (Winn Dixie shopping Center) (251) 968-4328; www.gulfshoresumc.org/ preschool/fundraisers The Harvest Festival of Gifts is an arts and crafts festival featuring local artists and crafters gathering together to celebrate their God given talents while offering their handmade creations to the community for purchase. The profits will benefit our Mother’s Day Out and Preschool Programs. There will be crafts for sale, a sweet shop, a silent auction and more. What at great way to support our school and get an early start on your Christmas shopping! For more information

visit our website or email theharvestfestival@yahoo.com.

Spanish Fort Elementary School Fall Festival

Saturday, November 1st, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. 30900 State Highway 225, Spanish Fort (251) 626-9751 www.spanishfortelementary.com Kids of all ages, come enjoy the Spanish Fort Elementary School’s Fall Festival! There will be an arts & craft show, carnival games, inflatables, music, face painting and great food. Trophies will be given out for the fastest pitch, three-legged race, sack race, foot race, hula-hoop, bat spin race and much more. All proceeds go to funding teacher grants and the renovation of the playground at Spanish Fort Elementary. For more info, sponsorship or vendor forms please contact the school office.

The Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire and Pirate Festival – Robertsdale November 1st – 2nd, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. I-10 at Wilcox Road Exit, Robertsdale (850) 572-1407; www.gcrf.us Join us for the Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire and Pirate Festival. Come see the castle! See jousting knights from History Channels Full Metal Jousting. Meet the King and Queen. Eat, drink, and be merry. You’ll be entertained by jesters, jugglers, magicians, fire breathers, gypsy dancers, pirates, falconry, swordfighters, music, games, crafts and more! Tickets: $10 Adults, $5 Kids Children 4 and under are free. Located 15 minutes from the Mobile Bay Bridge. Please visit www.gcrf.us. ESP

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Mixing Up Your Summer and Fall Styles It’s almost time for another year of fall and winter must haves as far as fashion! Don’t stress out, because you can have fun with your fall style simply by using some of your summer and spring items. Before you go out and buy a whole new closet of clothes for the colder season, here are some fun ways to turn your summer clothes into fall and winter appropriate attire. Both fall and winter can have those rare days when you can get away with your comfiest oversized sweaters and your favorite summer or spring blouse all in one style, whether you’re starting your holiday shopping or attending your favorite fall event, football game or kids party. These are often our busiest months so let’s not worry about what we need to buy, but just enjoy the simple ways of styling what we have hanging in our wardrobe by mixing all our seasons into one. To help you feel inspired by your seasonal wardrobe, today I am sharing eight of my favorite mixing and matching style ideas that I plan on wearing these next few months...and I encourage you to do the same! Eastern Shore Parents I October 2014

1- Brighten up and have fun with prints. Layer your favorite printed or bright colored sweaters, blazers, and cardigans with your favorite pants, skirts and winter shoes. Don’t worry about putting bold patterns and colors back into the closet at summer’s end. Instead, mixing a variety of prints and colors can be a clever way to keep the trend fresh. 2- Maxi dress and skirts. Maxi dresses and skirts are my go to item of clothing for spring and summer. A simple way to transform this perfect little wardrobe piece would be to slip on a sweater or a scarf and tie a belt over it at your waist for a fun layered look. It’s all about simple soft layers. 3- T-shirts. Pairing your favorite tee with a fall fabric like your favorite skirt, blazer, cardigan or pant and adding a winter shoe can keep your look fresh and stylish for fall and winter. 4- Summer dresses and skirts. Summer is all about the patterns, so keep your winterized additions subtle. Here, you might want to add opaque tights or leggings paired with your favorite boots or closed toe heels. For the top, add either a leather jacket, long cardigan (belted), denim jacket, or a chunky sweater. You probably have all of these hanging in your closet from last year. 5- Summer handbag. Don’t retire your summer handbag just because the leaves are changing. Carry it with 64

darker, solid separates for a fall-appropriate look. 6- Layering. Clearly this is the key to any fall/winter style. Layering can help transform any summer or spring style into your favorite winter go-to piece of clothing. Keep your layers soft and moveable. 7- Accessorize. Now, this is key for any wardrobe change. Using accessories is a super easy and affordable way to start pulling in fall colors before you make drastic changes in wardrobe. Adding golds, coppers, reds, oranges, and browns in your jewelry, belts, shoes, and bags can help dramatically switch up the way an outfit looks. 8- Summer scarves. I love summer scarves and they are my favorite accessory for the cooler months. This is an item that every woman should own regardless of the season. You can wear them with just about everything from a short-sleeved shirt/blouse to a dress. It can make an entire outfit look a little less casual when you throw one on. They’re stylish and very versatile when it comes to how you wear them. The drop in temperature doesn’t have to mean storing away your favorite spring colors...even on the coldest days. Enjoy saving money and have fun with your style during these busy fall and winter months. Laura Handey is an independent clothing consultant in Pike Road, Alabama. You may reach her by email at laura@ centsiblysouthern. com or visit her website at www. centsiblysouthern. com.

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to their social network. But, has your teen’s social media use crossed the line from normal to atypical? Addiction is usually triggered by emotional stress, says Amanda Deverich, a licensed marriage and family therapist. “It is tough to determine if your child is soothing with social media due to emotional stress or if the use is normal adolescent identity formation seeking connection and affirmation from peers,” Deverich says. “Nonetheless, parents should be on the lookout for excessive use, devotion and response to social media.” Social media use is a problem if it interferes in other areas of your child’s life, such as if she:

and where your child can log into her accounts. Consider creating “no-tech zones” in your home, like around the dinner table or at bedtime. “Parents can readily leverage social media time for chore completion, dinner participation and happy attitudes,” Deverich says. “An abuse of social media privilege should result in strict monitoring with a gradual release of freedom followed by random checking.” To further control social media use, set passcodes on your computer that require you to sign your kids onto their accounts.

• Isn’t completing homework, chores or other responsibilities. • Isn’t getting enough sleep. • Experiences excessive social drama, including bullying and social isolation.

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Take steps to prevent social media from dominating your child’s life.

participant on social media platforms like Facebook or Twitter, sign up for an account to help yourself learn the ins and outs of how the sites work.

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appropriate to share and how often you post and check in. Also, keep in mind that many social media platforms require that users are at least 13 years old, in accordance with the “Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.” Don’t allow your child to lie about his age. “Doing so will make it much more difficult to get them to take you seriously later when you talk with them about good practices for crafting their digital identity,” says social media researcher Anand Rao, Ph.D., associate professor of communication, University of Mary Washington.

Monitor social media use. Collect

your kids’ passwords. Since they can set comments and photos to post without you seeing them, randomly log into their accounts to check on their activity. “Don’t worry about being a stalker,” Deverich says. “Parents are not stalkers. They are parents!”

Encourage offline interaction.

Make sure your teen is involved in extracurricular activities that create opportunities for face-to-face interactions. Nurture a wide range of communication practices beyond social media, such as making phone calls to friends or writing letters to relatives. “Social media is a wonderful complement to their offline lives, but only if they work to also maintain those offline connections,” Rao says. “Stay involved, talk with your teens, and help them build life skills that will benefit them for years to come.” ESP

Freelance journalist, Christa Melnyk Hines, is the author of Happy, Healthy & Hyperconnected: Raise a Thoughtful Communicator in a Digital World. To learn more, visit www.christamelnykhines.com.

Popular Teen Apps Instagram - photo and video sharing site that allows users to apply filters to photos and share through social networks. Change default settings to private and disable geolocation which make it easy for predators to map where your child typically hangs out. Encourage child’s friends to do the same as predators can track kids through friends’ photos. Tumblr - creative microblogging platform for easily posting photos and audio/video. Blogs are grouped according to categories. Potential to be exposed to mature content. Primary accounts are public and anyone can post and send direct messages to other users.

Snapchat - photo-sharing app that vanishes from the friend’s screen after one to 10 seconds depending on the amount of time the sender sets. Exercise caution as recipients can easily take a screenshot of a photo and circulate at will. Kik - a messenger app in which users text and share photos with each other one-onone or in a group. Set privacy settings and block unknown individuals. Avoid posting usernames on public social networks which can attract unwanted attention from child predators, Internet trolls and cyberbullies.

Twitter - registered users post up to 140-character text messages called tweets. Set up privacy options in account settings to approve or deny follower requests. Vine - Twitter video app in which users create and share six-second looping videos to their profiles and link the videos to other social networks. Age requirements are 17 and up, but are easily bypassed by younger teens. Exposes teens to sexually explicit content. The app’s geo-locator can enable child predators to track your child. Ask.fm - anonymous ask and answer platform. The site is ripe for abuse as users can anonymously harass, bully or post sexually explicit questions on other user’s profiles. Other apps to check out include Whisper, Tinder and Textplus. Popular teen apps change quickly. Watch, listen and learn. Talk to your kids about using social media responsibly and with integrity. Use news stories and TV shows as opportunities to start conversations about online behavior.

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A Page in a Book The Best Hound in the House Since prehistoric times, dogs have occupied an important place in the lives of humans, both as working partners and as beloved members of the family. This millennia-old connection continues as today’s children still anticipate the moment when they can find the best dog companion to bring home. Healthy partnerships between children and their dog(s) provide kids with a dependable partner who offers unconditional love, active play and loyalty that lasts for the duration of their time together. For children who dream of finding and adopting a perfect puppy pal, the following titles address both the responsibilities and the rewards that come with canine companionship.

Froggy Gets a Doggy

by Jonathan London, Illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz (Viking/Penguin) Froggy’s mother has promised him that he can adopt a pet and he knows exactly what he wants. Mother thinks a bunny or mice are ideal because they are easier to care for. But Froggy knows with all his heart he needs a dog. His mom tries to dissuade him, explaining all the responsibilities that come with a dog. But Froggy is convinced that he’s up to the challenge if it means he can adopt the perfect pet. When Doggy comes home with Froggy, he learns that love is just one of the things that a new doggy needs to adjust to a new family. From obedience training to “scooping up after”, ‘Froggy Gets a Doggy’ offers a humorous insight into the real commitment needed to bring a dog into the family – and the real joy that comes with finding the best canine companion!

A Perfect Place for Ted

by Leila Rudge (Candlewick) Ted has been overlooked for adoption in the pet store for so long that he finally decides he must venture out to find his own place to belong – a place where he is wanted. In an effort to be noticed, he joins the circus and stands on popcorn boxes, but the trained trapeze dogs get all the cheers. Ted enters a pet pageant, but he can’t compete with the pampered poodles. But just when Ted is about to give up on finding his place to belong, he sees a young girl posting a wanted notice for a furry friend (preferably one who enjoys long walks and ball games). Delightful pencil, ink and collage illustrations will charm readers as they follow Ted’s journey to be noticed and to find his forever home.

Mogie: The Heart of the House

by Kathi Appelt, Illustrated by Marc Rosenthal ( Simon & Schuster) In a very special house where sick children and their families stay during treatment at the nearby hospital, there are only a few rules (healthy eating, peace and quiet, and no puppies). In a neighboring house is a family of almost-grown puppies that are all leaving the litter as service animals, search-and-rescue helpers and show dogs. All except Mogie; he isn’t suited for any of those jobs. Adventurous Mogie wanders out into the neighborhood and discovers the very special house with sick children. Mogie can’t read the rules, but he CAN figure out just what kind of companionship each child needs to help them get well. Adapted from the true story of Mogie, the therapy dog at the Ronald McDonald House in Houston, this gentle tale celebrates the power of companionship between child and dog to strengthen the hearts of both.

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Family Calendar Ongoing American Sport Art Museum and Archives

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

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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.

Classes/Meetings Alabama Pre/Post Adoption Connections (APAC) Offering Adoptive Family Support Group Meetings in Baldwin County the 3rd Monday of each month. The meeting is held at Eastern Shore Church of Christ, 1209 Daphne Ave, in Daphne from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Parent, Youth/Teen group and childcare is available. Topic discussions by adoption professionals and ceu’s for foster families are offered. For more information call 251-460-2727 or 1-800-489-1886 or www. childrensaid.org. APAC also offers free counseling services to adoptive families.

Celebration MOPS Fairhope Celebration MOPS meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Celebration Church, 8180 Dyer Road, Fairhope. Childcare is provided and is included in the fees. There is an annual $23.95 MOPS International membership fee and $30 per semester. Call the church office for info at 251-928-0343 or like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/ celebrationmopsfairhopeal. Daily Living Skills Group for parents with children on the Spectrum Held the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30-7:00 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 at Fairhope United Methodist Church. All mothers of young children are welcome. Email fairhopemops@yahoo.com for more info. 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.

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*Chill Skills Anger Management by appointment. $25 giftcard upon completion. Call 251-626-1610 schedule, The Exchange Club Family Center of Baldwin County, 27365 Pollard Rd., Daphne, near the YMCA. *Nurturing Parenting, everything you need to know but were afraid to ask. Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., 12-week rotating series. Jump in on any Thursday! Call 251-626-1610 to register, 27365 Pollard Rd, Daphne, near the YMCA. “M oms O ffering M oms S upport” (MOMS Club) is a group intended for stay at home moms to provide encouragement for each other while providing fun activities for their children. This club is open to anyone on the Eastern Shore area of Baldwin County, Alabama. We hold a meeting at the beginning of each month with a speaker or topic relevant to moms while childcare is provided. Each month there are social activates organized for the children such as play dates, field trips and seasonal parties. MOMS Club is also dedicated to giving back to the community through supporting various charities. MOMS Club is a great way to connect with other moms, form friendship and enjoy activities with your little ones. For more information please visit our website at www.momsclubofdaphne. com or email us at momsclubofdaphne@yahoo.com. MOPS on the Eastern Shore MOPS stands for “Mothers of Preschoolers” - but don’t let that confuse you. MOPS is about meeting the needs of every mom of a child from conception through kindergarten with local groups of moms just like you. 7100 Spanish Fort Blvd., Spanish Fort. 1st Thursday of the Month (September through May). Dinner & Child Care are provided. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. http://www.mopsontheeasternshore.shutterfly.com/ Facebook.com/MopsOnTheEasternShore . Moonlight Chasse’ Ballroom Dance Society Dance lessons from 7 – 7:30 p.m., and Dancing from 7:30 – 10 p.m., first and third Monday of every month, at Fitzpen Place, 1 mile east of Eastern Shore Mall.

No partner necessary. $10 per person includes dance lesson. $7 with membership, includes dance lesson. Live music, cash bar. www.FitzpenPlace.com. www. Moonlightchasse.com. For more information, call 251621-6665 or 251-377-4069. PUMC Caregiver Support Group A new support group for caregivers of aging parents and others is discussing “boundaries” at monthly meetings open to the community. The public is invited to be a part of this support group, which meets monthly at Providence UMC, located between Spanish Fort High School and Middle School at 32200 Jimmy Faulkner Dr. For more information about the new support group, call the church office at (251) 6262510 or email pumc.office@bellsouth.net. For more information about Providence UMC, call the church office or visit the website at www.providencemethodist.org. Shepherd’s Place (Christian Life Center) Ministry for memory & physically challenged. Mondays & Wednesdays 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Fairhope United Methodist Church, 155 South Section Street, Fairhope. 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. 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. Cost: $10. Prepared Childbirth Classes (Once a week for four weeks). Cost: $30 Week 1: Begin the Stages of Labor: The labor and delivery process, signs and stages of labor, options for coping, pain management, vaginal delivery, and relaxation exercises. Week 2: Delivery and Cesarean Birth: A review of complications that may arise, use of special equipment, complete the stages of labor, cesarean delivery, and relaxation exercises. Week 3: New Born and Postpartum Care: Newborn appearance, caring for the newborn, infant safety, recognizing complications, relaxation exercises, and choosing a pediatrician. What to expect after delivery, understanding the physical and emotional changes to your body, and relaxation exercises. Week 4: The Art of Breast Feeding: The benefits 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.

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Tuesday evenings 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Classroom A. Located just off of the main lobby. • Please plan to attend the Healthy Pregnancy Class during your first trimester and the Prepared Childbirth Classes anytime after your 24th week of pregnancy. For more information or to enroll please call the OB Educator at 949-3676 to schedule. We look forward to sharing this special time with you! Method of payment accepted: Visa, Master Card, Discover, AmEx, Debit Card. Gift of Life The Gift of Life is a required maternity care program for Medicaid patients or Medicaid-eligible patients. The Gift of Life Program provides a caring system of prenatal services; education and care coordination for expectant moms and their babies. For additional information please contact 949-3781.

Natural Childbirth Classes, Fertility Awareness, Mother’s Comfort, Exercise and Nutrition For class schedule or more information call Geralyn Piizzotti, 251- 928-9396. Yourbodyyourbirth@ bellsouth.net. Newborn Basics Class Held on the second Monday of every month from 6 – 8 p.m. at Thomas Medical Center in Daphne. Free. No Pre-registration required. Pre-admission Sessions 6 p.m. at Thomas Medical Center in Daphne. Pre-registration required.   Sibling Class   Thomas Hospital Fitness Center (Fairhope).   Pre-registration required.  To register call 279-1373.  10 - 11 a.m.

Thomas Hospital offers the following 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.

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 800477-1104 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-Family Connected by Ribbons Support group for cancer survivors, friends and family. Open to any types of cancer. Every first Thursday of every month from 6 - 8 p.m. Morphy Conference Room (Old ER entrance) at Thomas Hospital, Fairhope. Preregistration not required. Call 209-1229 for more information. Cancer Support Group for Women Meetings are held the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Morphy Conference Room. For more information, call Patti Huval at 209-1229. Diabetes Support Group Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Thomas Hospital Diabetes Center. Call 279-1700 for more information. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Support Group Meetings are held every Thursday night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at The Harbor at Thomas Hospital. Call 251- 9656264 for more information. Parkinson’s Support Group Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. at Thomas Medical Center. Call 251- 455-9919 for more information. Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Support Group Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. at Thomas Medical Center. Call 251626-6337 for more information.

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11th Annual Alabama Coastal Birdfest Choose from more than 20 expertly guided trips by boat or on foot to prime birding spots all over Baldwin & Mobile counties. BirdFest also includes two evening speaker/dinner events and the free, familyfriendly Bird & Conservation Expo—part of the big Fall into Fairhope weekend. Trips and evening events require advance registration. Learn more at www. AlabamaCoastalBirdFest.com. Inaugural Boots & BBQ Barn Bash The inaugural Boots & BBQ Barn Bash kicks off to benefit the Children’s of Alabama’s 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 country band, the Modern Eldorados. 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. Proceeds from the Boots & BBQ Barn Bash will provide funding for a specialist from the Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic at Children’s of Alabama to hold clinic in Mobile to treat the many children along the Gulf Coast suffering from autoimmune disorders. Currently, these children must travel four hours to Birmingham for treatment. Admission is $60 per person

and $500 per table. Please call (251) 510-8103 for more information. Fairhope Fall Outdoor Farmer’s Market Thursday Afternoons from September 25 – November 6, open 3:00 p.m. until sundown behind the Public Library on Bancroft Street. The market features local farmers, bakers, fresh produce, fresh cut flowers, local honey, plants, baked goods and more! The Fairhope Public Library will hold story times and children’s activities at 4 p.m. each Thursday at the market. Lego Building Contest 2nd Annual Lego Building Competition at Bright Beginnings School (1901 Schillinger Rd. S., Mobile) from 6-8 p.m. Registration is open to K-5th grade students. Competitor registration is $8 and noncompetitor registration is $5. For more information on this event call (251) 689-8253.

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First Friday ArtWalk On the first Friday of every month the Art Center welcomes 400 plus visitors, free of charge, for the exhibit openings. Visitors are treated to refreshments made possible by generous local business sponsors. Artwalk is held from 6 to 8 p.m. and begins at the Eastern Shore Art Center. For more information call (251) 928-2228. 20th Annual Bayfest Music Festival BayFest will celebrate its 20th anniversary with an expected crowd of more than 200,000 guests, who will make merry in the streets of Downtown Mobile and experience continues music throughout the festival weekend. BayFest offers continuous music for every taste, including country, classic rock, alternative, pop, jazz, R&B, rap, gospel, modern rock and more. One of the festival’s stages, the Launching Pad, is specifically designed to spotlight local and regional talent and

showcase acts who aspire for musical greatness. The event also includes a family activity area that has garnered rave reviews - For more information, please visit www.bayfest.com. 92 ZEW Brown Bag Lunch Come enjoy lunch at the Windmill Market in Fairhope, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 11th Annual Alabama Coastal Birdfest See October 2 for more information.

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32nd Annual Grand Festival of Art 32nd Annual Grand Festival of Art takes place on the Faulkner Campus 10 to 5 daily. The show features more than 70 local, regional, national and international artists with more than 20,000 visitors expected. Visitors will find woodworking, blown glass, painting, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, photography and even children’s activities!  It is a part of a fun-filled weekend known as “Fall Into Fairhope” that includes the First Friday Art Walk, Grand Festival of Books, Alabama Coastal BirdFest, Mullet Run and Baldwin Pops Founder’s Day Concert. Mullet Run for Bay Art The 5K and 10K benefit youth public art. Race starts at 8:30 a.m. on Bancroft Street. Please visit www. thebayartproject.org/mullet-run.html for more information. Marsh Madness Fishing Tournament The Marsh Madness Fishing Tournament is a fundraising event for the Spanish Fort Education Enrichment Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) organization. Anglers will be fishing for 3 species: Flounder, Speckled Trout, & Red Fish with prizes awarded for each category, as well as, a 3 Fish Creel & Optional team Calcutta are also included. Fishing starts at 5 a.m., weigh-in 1-4 p.m. After party includes: Food,

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Drive, Foley. Please visit www.active.com for more information. 1st Annual Gulf Coast Gospel Jubilee This event is being held for the benefit of The Light House and the C.A.R.E House of Baldwin County. All the proceeds and donations will go to these two organizations. Join us for music, food, arts & crafts and more. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Foley Soccer Fields at Foley Sports Complex 998 W. Section Ave., Foley. Knockout Cancer Bass Benefit Anglers and friends are invited to participate in the fishing tournament and enjoy a day full of entertainment at Live Oak Landing, Located at State Highway 225, Stockton. All fishermen will receive a free T-shirt and lunch will be provided by Big Daddy’s. The Knockout Cancer Bass Benefit is presented by Children’s and the Alabama Bass Federation, Inc. The event will honor Frances Grace Hirs, 14, who was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Lukemia (ALL) for the third time. Registration is $100 per person and includes a $10 lunker fee and launch fee. Pretournament meeting will begin at 5 a.m. First place will receive $1,000 and second place will receive $700. Guaranteed payback for 3rd – 10th place. 11th Annual Alabama Coastal Birdfest See October 2 for more information. 20th Annual Bayfest Music Festival See October 3 for more information.

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Baldwin Pops Concert Baldwin Pops Founders Day Concert will take place at 6 p.m. at Henry George Park in Fairhope. Please call (251) 928-3754 for more information. 32nd Annual Grand Festival of Art See October 4 for more information. 20th Annual Bayfest Music Festival See October 3 for more information.

Wednesday, October 8

Fall Floral Showcase Featuring Rene van Rems World-renowned ambassador of the floral industry, René van Rems, AIFD will be giving a detailed and engaging floral demonstration and lecture followed by a book signing, lunch and a garden walk with Dr. Bill Barrick and René at Bellingrath Gardens and Home from 10:30-2:30.Cost: Members, $75 and Non-Members, $90. Registration Fee includes Gardens and Home Admission, lunch, and lecture. Please call (251) 973-2217 or visit www.bellingrath.org for more information. Team Warriors 4EVER See October 1 for more information.

Thursday, October 9

American Cancer Society Vintage Affair Gala and Late Night Party Join the American Cancer Society in a spectacular event to create a world with more birthdays! Mingle among community leaders at one of Mobile’s premier philanthropic events. An evening filled with elegant hors d’oeuvres from Clifton Morrissette, the smooth sounds of Swing Mobile and exciting silent and live auctions! Wine tasting of varieties awaits you provided by Mobile’s Red or White! We come together to party for a cause, the American Cancer Society will continue to save lives and create more birthdays by helping people to stay well and get well, find cures, and fight back against a disease that has taken too many lives. Let’s join together to save lives... even if it takes all night! At The Alabama Cruise Terminal from 6:00 p.m. - 12 midnight. Tickets to the Vintage Affair from 6 - 9 p.m. are $100 and include entry to Late Night Party. Tickets to the Late Night Party from 9:00 p.m. – midnight are $30 per person. Please visit gala. acsevents.org for more information.

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Saturday, October 11 Mobile Symphony - “Mad Men: Sinatra and the

Pack” featuring vocalist Steve Lippia This tribute to the music of the coolest bad boys’ club of the 60s will be chock full of beloved standards. Sammy, Dean, Frank and the rest of the pack will be there in swingin’ spirit. Featured vocalist Steve Lippia is an in-demand Sinatra interpreter with his own longrunning show “Simply Sinatra.” October 11 at 8:00 p.m. and October 12 at 2:30 p.m. at Mobile Saenger Theatre (6 South Joachim, Mobile). Please visit www. mobilesymphony.org for more information. Alabama Birth Coalition 6th Annual Event The Mobile County and Baldwin County Miles for Midwives event will include a 5K race at the 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center in Spanish Fort. This year marks the Alabama Birth Coalition’s 6th annual Miles for Midwives event, which is held in multiple cities statewide. Registration may be completed by mail (should be postmarked by October 4), in person at McCoy Outdoor or Run-N-Tri in Mobile or Running Wild in Fairhope by noon on October 9. Online registration available through 4 AM on October 10th. All runners registered by September 30th will be guaranteed a commemorative t-shirt. Registration fees are as follows: Pre-registration: $25 Adult / $20 Youth - 12 and under. Day of registration: $30 Adult / $25 Youth – 12 and under. $15 for Color Run participants. Preregistration and more information available at www. eventbrite.com. All proceeds benefit the Alabama Birth Coalition. 21 Annual Colonial Isle Dauphine Surround yourself with history at Fort Gaines! Completed in 1861, visitors delight at this site of The Battle of Mobile Bay. Explore the grounds while hearing stories of days gone by, watch live reenactments and see a blacksmith demonstrate his craft. Appreciate today a place where simpler times and historic culture has been preserved. October 11 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00

p.m., $6 Adult $4 Children. Ft. Gaines – 51 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island. Phantasy of the Arts 2014 – Fairhope Civic Center “You’ll believe in magic,” says the Chicago Sun Times of entertainer Dennis Watkins. Be amazed and amused by Watkins blend of comedy and magical brilliance at Phantasy of the Arts 2014, at 7 p.m. in Downtown Fairhope. Following the performance dance to your favorite local band, Kyle and Karl and sample a variety of savory and sweet treats. Be sure to sidle up to the window of the Good to Go Food truck presented by WindCreek Hospitality. Please visit feefonline.org for more information. The Color Run The Color Run, also known as the Happiest 5k on the Planet, is a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness and individuality. The start-line window will open at 8:00 AM with waves going every few minutes! Make sure you plan your day with plenty of time. At The Color Run, the start line is its own pre-race party with music, dancing, warm-up stretching and giveaways! Start: Mardi Gras Park at Church St and S Royal St, Mobile. Please visit thecolorrun.com/mobile for more information. Broussard’s Piano Gallery is proud to present the 63rd Mobile Piano Ensemble Broussard’s Piano Gallery is proud to present the 63rd Mobile Piano Ensemble in an All-Steinway Piano Concert. The Mobile Piano Ensemble is a non-profit organization that performs a fall concert every year on multiple pianos. The concerts include a selection of pieces ranging from classical standards to popular show tunes. Concert membership includes approximately 30 highly trained pianists that are willing to devote many hours of practice and rehearsal time each year to make every concert a great musical experience. October 11th at 7:30 p.m. and October 12th at 2:30 p.m. The concert will be held at the Davidson High School Auditorium (3900 Pleasant

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43rd Annual National Shrimp Festival See October 9 for more information. Mobile Symphony - “Mad Men: Sinatra and the Pack” featuring vocalist Steve Lippia See October 11 for more information. Broussard’s Piano Gallery is proud to present the 63rd Mobile Piano Ensemble See October 11 for more information.

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Thursday, October 16 Theatre 98 Presents “Catch Me if You Can”

A bride goes missing on her honeymoon, and is returned to the worried groom by a somewhat shadyseeming priest. The groom stoutly maintains that this particular young woman is NOT his missing wife. A wise-cracking, but distracted detective has to figure out what’s really going on. And what’s that beautiful model doing there? And the deli owner? And the groom’s boss? Performance Dates: October 16-19, 22-26. Wednesday - Saturday, 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Theatre 98 (350 Morphy Ave, Fairhope) Adults/ $18; students/ $12. For more information, please call (251) 928-4366 or visit www.theatre98.org. Fairhope “Fete” Fashion Show Fairhope Fete fashion show held at 7:00 p.m. at Sonny Hill – Clearwater Polo Complex, corner of US 98 and County Road 32. For more information on Fairhope

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Fete email us at fairhopefete@gmail.com or call (251) 928-9704. 8th Annual Wine Festival at 5 Rivers Join us for the 8th Annual Wine Festival at 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center (30945 Five Rivers Blvd, Spanish Fort) on October 16, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. We will have fabulous wines from around the world and tasty cuisine provided by the best of the bay area restaurants. Proceeds benefit Catholic Social Services. Buy Tickets online at WineFestivalat5Rivers.com. For more information, please call (251) 434-1550. Greek Fest 2014 Welcome to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church’s Greek Festival! Share our food, music, and heritage with friends and neighbors. Thank you for coming out to experience Greece in Mobile, Alabama - a yearly opportunity to eat, dance, shop, and be entertained as if you were in Greece itself! All three days, the Hellenic Dancers will be performing on stage, live. Greek music can be enjoyed, and the Church will be open for extra-special tours. As always, the food, desserts, and libations are sure to please, from the lamb to the always popular baklava. The ladies will be ready to take your order, with handmade baklava and assorted Greek pastries boxed to go! There’s a treasure of Greek jewelry, paintings, clothing, imports, and more available in our indoor marketplace as well. 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. at 50 South Ann Street, Mobile. Please call (251) 438-9888 or visit www. greekfestmobile.org. Fairhope Fall Outdoor Farmer’s Market See October 2 for more information.

Friday, October 17 “Beauty and the Beast”

Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre’s fall production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” will be performed for public audiences on October 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. at the Fairhope Civic Center. Join ESRT on this enchanted

adventure directed by Erin Langley and choreographed by Matthew Kiel and featuring local youth performers from grades 3-12. Along with songs from the Academy Awardwinning animated feature, this stage version includes music by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, and new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self, but if he cannot, he and his household will be placed under the spell forever. Please visit www.easternshorerep. com for more information. South Baldwin Community Theatre presents “Rapunzel” Join us for an adaptation of a classic fairy tale for the whole family. Performance dates: October 17-19, 24-26. South Baldwin Community Theatre (2022 W. Second St, Gulf Shores). Times: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Please visit sbct.biz for more information. 3rd Friday Art Walk – Foley On the 3rd Friday of every month Downtown Foley businesses host an open house evening starting at around 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. or later. Enjoy exhibits from local artist, special events and longer hours. This month there will be a wine tasting and we will be playing “Blackout Bingo.” Please visit www.visitfoley.org for more information. Fall Carnival – Fairhope Health and Rehabilitation A Fall Carnival will be held at Fairhope Health and Rehabilitation, at corner of S. Church and Morphy Ave in Fairhope from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. The event will have games, face painting, cookie decorating, and more. Those attending are welcome to come in costume. The event is sponsored by Salon on Main Street, and proceeds will fund “Holiday Haircuts” for the residents that need financial assistance. For more information, contact (251) 928-2153. 92 ZEW Brown Bag Lunch See October 3 for more information.

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Family Calendar Theatre 98 Presents “Catch Me if You Can” See October 16 for more information. Greek Fest 2014 See October 16 for more information.

Saturday, October 18 Buddy Walk

The Down Syndrome Society of Mobile County will be hosting their 7th Annual Buddy Walk in Bienville Square, Downtown Mobile. Registration beings at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m. We will have live music by The Lizards, vendors, games for kids of all skills and ages, face painting, food and much more! The Buddy Walk is a one-mile walk to help promote awareness and inclusion of people with Down syndrome in our community. You can register to walk, join one of the teams, or you can create your own team at www.ezeventsolutions.com/fr/ DSSMC/2014BuddyWalk. We will have prizes for the top three teams and the team with most walkers. Deadline for sponsors and to guarantee your shirt is October 1st. Your registration includes a t-shirt and it’s your ticket to enjoy all the activities. For more information contact: Dora Harding at 442-1128 or email downsyndromesociety@gmail.com. Polo at the Point The 2014 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 18 at Sonny Hill-Clearwater Polo Complex in Point Clear, Ala. 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 the main beneficiaries. Event highlights include world-class polo, gourmet cuisine, champagne, divot stomping, tailgating fun,

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reserved seating, garden party attire in the luncheon tent, Mercedes Drawn Down, Silent Auction, football sports center, Night-Time Player’s Party and much more. Tickets range from $10 (tailgating) to $150. Sponsorships opportunities are still available. For more information, visit www.poloatthepoint.com or call (251) 928-9704. Alabama Festival of Flavor – Foley The 3rd Annual Alabama Festival of Flavor, sponsored by Riviera Utilities is set to take place in the streets of Historic Downtown Foley. Presented by the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, The Alabama Festival of Flavor showcases the many flavors of local and regional foods, wine and craft beer. Festival guests can stroll the streets of Historic Downtown Foley while sipping and savoring the unique specialty wines, craft beer and delectable cuisine. Catch your favorite team on the big screen in the Game Day tent, sample menu favorites from local restaurants in the Foodie Fix area, learn about wine pairings or home brewing in the Edutainment Tent or visit the Tastings Area for savory tapas paired with wine. New to the festival this year is the addition of antique dealers among the arts and crafts vendors. The festival has also added a Tailgate Corn Toss Tournament to the activities. The Alabama Festival of Flavor is organized by the South Baldwin Chamber. For more information, visit www. alabamafestivalofflavor.com or call (251) 943-3291. Haven Resale Shop’s Fall Yard Sale 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located next to the newly renovated Fairhoper’s Park in downtown Fairhope. Theatre 98 Presents “Catch Me if You Can” See October 16 for more information. Greek Fest 2014 See October 16 for more information. “Beauty and the Beast” See October 17 for more information. South Baldwin Community Theatre presents “Rapunzel” See October 17 for more information.

Sunday, October 19

4th Annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk The net proceeds from the Out of the Darkness Walk will benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). If you would like to form a team, join a team or walk on your own, and/or donate, please go to www.outofthedarkness.org. For further information, please email Lydia at jlbarber5@bellsouth.net . Theatre 98 Presents “Catch Me if You Can” See October 16 for more information. South Baldwin Community Theatre presents “Rapunzel” See October 17 for more information.

Tuesday, October 21

Lyle Lovett and His Acoustic Group Join us for Lyle Lovett and His Acoustic Group, known for being one of the great American singer-songwriters of the last 35 years, Lyle’s unique country, jazz, folk fusion is continually praised by audiences of all ages. Location: Saenger Theatre (6 South Joachim Street, Mobile) at 7:30 p.m. Please visit www.mobilesaenger. com for more information. Alabama Shakespeare Festival’s “As You Like It” Fairhope Educational Enrichment Foundation will host Alabama Shakespeare Festival’s touring production of “As You Like It”, for a one-night performance only. The Shakespeare production will take place at 7 p.m. in Fairhope High School’s Black Box Theatre. “All the world’s a stage” in this merry romp with maidens in disguise, feuding brothers, couples falling in love and a heroic rescue from a hungry lion. Eight actors play multiple characters in this condensed version of Shakespeare’s classic but frisky romantic comedy.

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General admission tickets are $15 and available at Page & Palette in downtown Fairhope, brownpapertickets. com or by calling 990-3333. Ticket sales are limited and doors open at 6:30 pm for general seating. For more information visit email info@feefonline.org.

Wednesday, October 22 Dr. Wiley October is Dyslexia Awareness Month! Dyslexia is a learning disability that is neurobiological in origin and impacts reading, writing, and spelling. Did you know that 1 in 5 people are dyslexic? Talk by Dr. Wiley, a specialist in ADHD, on attention & dyslexia at 6 p.m. in UMS-Wright Preparatory School Auditorium (65 Mobile Street, Mobile). This event is free and open to the public. For more information call (251) 378-8635. Theatre 98 Presents “Catch Me if You Can” See October 16 for more information. Team Warriors 4EVER See October 1 for more information.

Thursday, October 23 Theatre 98 Presents “Catch Me if You Can” See October 16 for more information. Fairhope Fall Outdoor Farmer’s Market See October 2 for more information.

Friday, October 24

Mobile Opera presents “Werther” For the first time on Mobile Opera’s stage, Massenet’s lush and tragically beautiful music draws us into the depths of Goethe’s spell-binding story of Werther’s obsession with Charlotte and a love that can only end in desperation and death. Performances will be held October 24 and 26, at the Mobile Civic Center Theater (401 Civic Center Dr, Mobile). Please visit www. mobileopera.org for more information. Trick or Treat for Dyslexia – B Boutique Trick or Treat for Dyslexia at B Boutique (30500 State highway 181, Spanish Fort) 5:30-7:00 p.m.! Join us for the Eastern Shore Center’s annual trick or treat event. Kids & adults are encouraged to dress up like famous dyslexics, and volunteers will be passing out dyslexia facts to all trick or treaters. 10% of sales from B Boutique on 10/24 will go toward Alabama Branch of International Dyslexia Association, and sponsorships are also available. 92 ZEW Brown Bag Lunch See October 3 for more information. Theatre 98 Presents “Catch Me if You Can” See October 16 for more information. South Baldwin Community Theatre presents “Rapunzel” See October 17 for more information.

Saturday, October 25

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (MSABC) An incredible and inspiring opportunity to unite as a community to honor breast cancer survivors, raise awareness about what we can do to reduce our breast cancer risk, and raise money to help the American Cancer Society non-competitive, 5K event will help bring a lifetime of change for people facing breast cancer and their families. 8:00 a.m. at Mardi Gras Park, Downtown Mobile (Corner of Royal St and Church St). Please visit makingstrideswalk.org/mobileal for more information. Pumpkin Pacer Stapleton Elementary School will hold its 2nd annual Pumpkin Pacer 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run, with proceeds to be used for playground equipment and improvements. The event kicks off at 8 a.m. at the school and the 5K course will take runners through the quaint north Baldwin community. The 1-Mile will be an out and back course. Registration forms are available at the school and late registration/day of race will also take place at Stapleton School, 35480 Harriot Avenue, Stapleton. Race

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Family Calendar packets will be available for pick-up 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 24 at the school or race day from 7 to 7:45 a.m. in the school gym. St. Paul’s Episcopal Chapel Speckled Trout Invitational The fishing tournament will begin at 6:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at Bemis Bay on the Magnolia River. Weigh-in will be between 2 and 3:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Chapel on Oak Street in Magnolia Springs. The Weigh-In Party and Fish Fry will run 2 – 6 p.m. This is a family-friendly event including live music. Proceeds benefit St. Paul’s outreach projects. $100 boat entry fee include 2 anglers, $50 for each additional angler, children under 12, $25. Meals at the after party are $10/adults, $6/children. For more information or an application call Taylor Houser, 504-460-8213, Harry Dwyer, 251-269-1960 or Buster Slay, 334-201-7529. 4th Annual Gumbo Championship The Kiwanis Club of Fairhope and the Eastern Shore as we host the 4th Annual Gumbo Championship at the Fairhope Pier from 11:00-2:00. There are multiple categories from professional to backyard teams. To register a team or for more information visit www. easternshorekiwanis.org Prodisee Pantry Turkey Trot Run The 1-mile fun run and certified 5K courses wind through Old Towne Daphne, starting and finishing at Lott Park. Race activities at Lott Park on Main Street in Daphne. The race benefits: Prodisee Pantry, Baldwin County’s largest nonprofit emergency food pantry. 5K starts at 8:00 a.m. and the Fun Run starts at 9:00 a.m. Please visit www.active.com for more information. Elberta German Sausage Festival Join us at the German Sausage Festival for Elberta’s famous German sausage & sauerkraut, plus continuous entertainment for adults and children, and over 200 arts & crafts booths. 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

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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. The sausage festival is a town fund-raiser, spearheaded by Elberta’s Volunteer Fire Department in 1978, whose proceeds are used for improving not only the fire department, but the town as well. 8-5 p.m. in Elberta Town Park (13052 Main St., Elberta). Please visit www. elbertafire.com/festival for more information. Gulf Coast Young Musicians Competition 9 am to 2 pm. Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church, Fairhope. A local competition for piano students with awards given to the top three players in various age divisions. The first place award is a cash prize. This event is to encourage students who study privately to reach greater and greater performance levels. It is open to any student who studies piano. Registration information can be found at www.gcymc.com. This is the second year for this event. Contact: Jeanne O’Connell 928-2055 or Karen Hicks 928-2267. Fairhope Rotary Oktoberfest Oktoberfest featuring Sausage, Beer, Football, Kid Area with Molly Thomas, Sugarcane Jane and Grayson Capps. And all for Charity. 4-10 p.m. at the Fairhope Rec Center Lawn off Hwy 98. All proceeds benefit Fairhope City Schools. Please visit www.fairhopesunsetrotary.org/ oktoberfest for more information. Annual South Alabama British Car Festival The Annual South Alabama British Car Festival - free to look, $25 per British car entered. Fairhope United Methodist Church, corner of Morphy and Bancroft; registration/field opens at 9:00 a.m., awards at 3:30 p.m. Come check out the beautiful vehicles Please visit www.sabcc.org/sabcc_website_new_3_019.htm for more info. Theatre 98 Presents “Catch Me if You Can” See October 16 for more information. South Baldwin Community Theatre presents “Rapunzel” See October 17 for more information.

Sunday, October 26

“The Journey Into Dyslexia” at The Crescent Theater Screening of “The Journey Into Dyslexia” at The Crescent Theater (208 Dauphin Street, Mobile). Tickets are $15 and all proceeds go to support the Alabama Branch of the International Dyslexia Association. Visit www.crescenttheater.com for tickets and more information. Theatre 98 Presents “Catch Me if You Can” See October 16 for more information. Mobile Opera presents “Werther” See October 25 for more information South Baldwin Community Theatre presents “Rapunzel” See October 17 for more information.

Tuesday, October 28

Ray Lamontagne Concert – Saenger Theatre The Grammy Award-winning artist will be playing with special guest The Belle Brigade at the Saenger Theatre (6 South Joachim Street, Mobile). Please visit www. mobilesaenger.com for more information.

Wednesday, October 29 ASF’s “Romeo and Juliet” in Fairhope Alabama Shakespeare Festival in partnership with Fairhope Educational Enrichment Foundation presents the touring production of “Romeo and Juliet” for one night only, at 7 p.m. at the Fairhope High School Black Box Theatre. General admission tickets are $15 and available at Page & Palette in downtown Fairhope, brownpapertickets.com or by calling 990-3333. Ticket sales are limited to 200 and doors open at 6:30 p.m. for general seating. For more information, please email info@feefonline.org. Savvy Moms Kids Resale Event Come to the resale event and find fantastic bargains

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on a variety of items, The sale will take place at the Daphne Civic Center (2603 US Hwy 98) from October 29-November 1. Times: October 29-30, 9-6 p.m., October 31, 9-4 p.m. and November 1 from 8-1 p.m. Team Warriors 4EVER See October 1 for more information.

Thursday, October 30

Rileigh & Raylee Angel Ride and Concert Join us October 30, 31 and November 1 for the 13th Annual Angel Ride and Concert at Oak Hollow Farm (14210 South Greeno Road, Fairhope). The Festivities kick off at the campground at Oak Hollow Farms with the Thursday Bonfire and live entertainment by Cool Rayz. Another favorite band, Wet Willie, plays on Friday night at the Halloween Friday Night “Spooktacular” concert. New this year is an expanded Sports Bar area so participants can enjoy the weekend festivities and still catch the important games. Saturday opens with the vendor expo, the custom bike show at noon, and then the ride at 2:30 p.m., when a roar fills the air as hundreds of bikers take a scenic ride through Baldwin County and along Mobile Bay. Lynyrd Skynrd will be playing November 1. For more information on tickets, camping, and more, visit www. angel-ride.org. Fairhope Fall Outdoor Farmer’s Market See October 2 for more information. Savvy Moms Kids Resale Event See October 29 for more information.

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Rileigh & Raylee Angel Ride and Concert See October 30 for more information. Savvy Moms Kids Resale Event See October 29 for more information.

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Saturday, November 1 SEEDS 10th Annual Mamma Mia Cook-off The festive celebration of Daphne’s Italian heritage, presented by Supporting Educational Enrichment in Daphne’s Schools (SEEDS), will be held from 6-9 p.m. on the lawn at City Hall (1705 Main Street). Mamma Mia brings together amateur and professional chefs from throughout the region who compete for Primo Premio in one of four categories: Carne (beef), Pollo (chicken), Senza Carne (meatless) and Frutti di Mare (seafood). Team guidelines are available at seedsindaphne.org. Participation is open to the public. Deadline to enter is October 17. Any student in grade K-12 who brings a homemade lantern to Mamma Mia can enjoy the event free of charge (with his/her parents attending at the regular admission price; one paid adult will be required for each participating student). Regular, advance tickets are $30 for adults/$15 children (grades K-6). Tickets at the gate will be $35. Tickets can also be purchased online at seedsindaphne.org or at a number of Olde Towne Daphne and Highway 98 businesses. Salty Worm Brackish Classic The Salty Worm Brackish Classic is a one-of-a-kind fishing tournament in which freshwater anglers compete against salt water anglers on the same day. This is possible because of the unique ecosystem found in the Mobile Tensaw Delta. The tournament will be held at the Bluegill Restaurant on the Mobile causeway because of its location in the center of the Delta. There will be three categories including Bass, Speckled Trout, and a Combination Jackpot category. At weigh-in, each Bass angler’s three biggest bass will be weighed and each Speckled Trout angler’s three biggest trout will be weighed with cash and prizes going to those with the highest combined weights. Proceeds from the sale of tickets to both the tournament and the after party will benefit the Gaillard Family Pancreatic Cancer Research Endowment at the Mitchell Cancer Institute. The Delta Bash after party will be held at the Bluegill (375 Battleship Parkway, Spanish Fort) from 1:00 – 5:00. Tickets are $30 each and include live music, seafood buffet, and great door prizes. Please visit saltyworm.org for more information.

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Seafood, Science, & Celebrity 2014 – Gala- Dauphin Island Join us this fall in celebrating the fourth annual Seafood, Science & Celebrity 2014 as the Gulf Coast tradition returns to Dauphin Island, Alabama, for a weekend’s worth of culinary heritage. Listen to live music from the decks overlooking Mobile Bay, and embark on an exploration through Dauphin Island Sea Lab’s Estuarium (101 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island). Gala guests can make a stop in each region to sample a variety of Gulf Coast seafood dishes and Southern drinks from creative guest chefs and local specialty vendors. From local breweries to Mobile Bay oysters shucked on-site, the Gala sets the tone for a laid back Southern weekend. Location: Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium, Time: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tickets: Starting at $75 per person. Please visit visitsomo.com for more information. The Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire and Pirate Festival – Robertsdale Join us November 1-2 for the Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire and Pirate Festival. Come see the castle! See jousting knights from History Channels Full Metal Jousting. Meet the King and Queen. Eat, drink, and be merry as you are entertained by jesters, jugglers, magicians, firebreathers, gypsy dancers, pirates, falconry, swordfighters, music, games, crafts and more! Tickets: $10 Adults, $5 Kids, FREE for children 4 and under, 10:00-6:00 p.m. each day. Located at I-10 at Wilcox Road Exit, 15 minutes from Mobile Bay Bridge. Please visit www.gcrf.us. Second Annual Stockton Sawmill Days Stockton, AL, home to Alabama’s first sawmill, celebrates its history and heritage. Step back in time. Enjoy live music. Watch draft animals hitched and pull logs. Enjoy our new professional lumberjack show demonstrate log‑rolling, pole‑climbing, crosscut sawing, boom‑walking, and other skills, plus a lumberjack sport camp where young and old are taught the art of log rolling and crosscut sawing by the pros. Demonstrations in basket making, spinning, weaving, and more. Location: Bicentennial Park – 51233 Hwy. 225 N. Stockton, from 9:00-4:00 p.m. Tickets: Adults - $10 in

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advance or $15 at gate; Children (6-12) $5; under 6 free. Don’t forget your lawn chair. Please visit www.stocktonala. com or call (251) 937-3738 for more information. The 13th Annual Angel Ride & Concert See October 30 for more information. Savvy Moms Kids Resale Event See October 29 for more information. Sunday, November 2 Inaugural Sunday Supper Gulf Coast benefiting the James Beard Foundation- Dauphin Island With the help of Chris Hastings and the Alabama Seafood Marketing Commission, a celebrity crew of James Beard Award-winning chefs from across the South and beyond will come together to cook up a creatively unexpected, sea-to-fork family-style dinner featuring Gulf Coast seafood with a touch of the best available by catch. In respect to culinary traditions, the exclusive first-ever Sunday Supper Gulf Coast will take place inside the Fort’s open air “kitchen” situated next to an old-world tunnel. Sunday Supper Gulf Coast will raise funds to support the James Beard Foundation’s culinary scholarship program on the Gulf Coast. Location: Historic Fort Gaines Officers Quarters & Kitchens (51 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island). Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres; 2-4 p.m. Seated Dinner. Tickets: Starting at $150 per person. Please visit visitsomo.com for more information. The Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire and Pirate Festival – Robertsdale See November 1 for more information. Monday, November 3 “Hymn” Keyboard Festival 2 pm to 7 pm. First Baptist Church, Fairhope. This event sponsored by Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions is to encourage pianists to develop the skills for playing hymns. Students are given the opportunity to play selections for a visiting teacher who then gives them feed back and encouragement on their playing. To register go to: www.alsbom.org/worship. This is not limited to Baptist students. Contact 800-264-1225 ext. 279 for further details.

Wednesday, November 5 Team Warriors 4EVER See October 1 for more information. Thursday, November 6- Saturday, November 8 Fairhope Film Festival The Fairhope Film Festival is a film lover’s film festival, offering participants the opportunity to see world-class award winning films in a unique, picturesque location over a four-day period from Thursday, November 6 - 9. The four festival venues, within walking distance of each other, will be located in the famous, flower-filled downtown area. Please visit www.fairhopefilmfestival.org for more information. Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival Grammy Award winning songwriters and the up and coming stars of tomorrow come into the spotlight to perform original songs in multiple locations from November 6-November 16 in beautiful Perdido Key and Pensacola, Florida and Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, Alabama. Festival attendees enjoy an up close and personal concert experience and are often able to learn the stories behind the songs as told by the original author. Location Details: Various Venues along the Alabama/Florida Gulf Coast (AFGC). Check the Songwriters’ Website for more details at fbisf.com. Fairhope Fall Outdoor Farmer’s Market See October 2 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 Boxtrolls

MPAA Rating: PG-13 Overall: BViolence: D+ Sexual Content: A Language: C Alcohol / Drug Use: C The MPAA has rated The Maze Runner PG-13 for thematic elements and intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, including disturbing images. There seems to be a glut of teen movies right now where kids become pawns in the hands of adults -- often for the elder persons’ own nefarious purposes. We’ve seen the story played out over and over again in The Hunger Games, Divergent, Ender’s Game and The Giver. The Maze Runner follows suit. In this story, Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) wakes up to find himself hurtling upward in an elevator shaft. When the metal cage he is in lurches to a stop, he is pulled out by a group of boys and thrown into a large grassy compound. The Glade, as it is called, is surrounded by a massive maze made of huge cement walls. For the past three years a newcomer has arrived in the elevator every 30 days, along with fresh supplies. Over that time the youth have learned to farm, build homes, and make an alcoholic substitute. They have also developed a kind of hierarchal society. While these efforts have worked better for them than the Lord of the Flies characters, their peace is still tenuous. Inside the Glade, each person has a job to do. The most dangerous one is that assigned to the runners, who enter the maze every morning as soon as the huge gate opens to reveal the ever-changing labyrinth. Their objective is to find a way to escape. Yet they have to be home before dark when the gate closes and the grievers (large mechanical looking spiders) come out. Anyone left in the maze overnight doesn’t survive. For the most part, Alby, Minho, Newt, Chuck, Gally (Aml Ameen, Ki Hong Lee, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Blake Cooper and Will Poulter) and the others have settled into a routine of just trying to survive inside the enclosure. But Thomas wants out. Then one evening, while trying to help Minho rescue Alby, the three teens get caught in the maze after the gates close. That night, during a terrifying encounter with one of the grievers, they stumble upon a valuable clue about who may have put them inside the formidable structure. This origin movie spends a lot of time introducing characters -- including the girl (Kaya Scodelario) who shows up in the elevator one day. Flashbacks also give viewers some hints of a back-story. So it is no surprise that by the time the movie ends there are still lots of unanswered questions... along with an obvious plug for a sequel. Violence of course is the biggest concern in this movie. Still when it comes to an action drama for older teens, The Maze Runner has a lot to offer. Driven by curiosity, Thomas refuses to accept his fate. Rather he encourages the rest of the group to join him in his quest. And like so many of the other teen characters we’ve seen in theaters lately, these ingenious kids refuse to stay put once they realize they’ve been played.

MPAA Rating: PG Overall: C+ Violence: C Sexual Content: B+ Language: AAlcohol / Drug Use: A The MPAA has rated The Boxtrolls PG for action, peril and mild rude humor. In the town of Cheesebridge there is a precious commodity that offers a distraction from the routines of the day. Yes, you probably guessed that it’s cheese. Those who are fortunate enough to have access to the cultured curds wear white hats and speak with a sophisticated English accent. Those who only yearn for a taste have the diction of a chimney sweep. Thankfully there is a common enemy in this little village that, if nothing else, provides one reason for these two groups to work together. Roaming amongst the sewers of Cheesebridge are the Boxtrolls. These little green creatures, that wear cardboard boxes to cover their bodies, are blamed for everything that goes wrong, including the gruesome accusation of stealing babies and eating them. In reality the Boxtrolls are relatively innocuous and best described as packrats. They eat insects and forage among the trash and forgotten refuse on the streets looking for any objects they can turn into an array of mechanical devices. The kidnapping claims are all attributable to the one distinctly different member of their community. “Eggs” (they are named after the label on the box they wear) is a human boy who was raised by the trolls. Coming of age, he is about to recognize his appearance has more in common with those above ground than those who dwell below. Still, there is another reason why the Boxtrolls have such a poor reputation. Archibald Snatcher (voice of Ben Kingsley) has been maligning them unceasingly (for reasons revealed in a complex back-story). A societal parasite, Snatchert would do anything to win the right to join the elite little group that sit at the cheese-tasting table. Using this bad publicity to convince Lord PortleyRind (voice of Jared Harris) that the vermin must be exterminated, Snatchert has offered his pest control services in exchange for coveted a white hat. Now it’s up to Eggs to be the bridge between humans and trolls, and somehow broker a peace accord. When he meets Lord Portley-Rind’s precocious daughter Winnie, he assumes he has a direct link to the most powerful man in town. However Eggs soon discovers that just because someone has a father doesn’t mean they have their father’s ear. And in Winnie’s case it appears Lord Portley’s is more intent on collecting cheese than on raising a child. The needlessly complex setup puts in motion a simple story we’ve seen time and time again. The enemy isn’t the weird little beings clothed in cardboard, but instead it’s the ambitious social climber. Attempting to help young audiences who may not see this obvious irony, Snatcher’s henchmen voice their confusion about whether or not they are the good guys or bad guys, and discuss the philosophy surrounding the “duality of good and evil.” (I suspect eight-year-olds will be neither entertained nor interested.) The plot and visuals combine to form a darker picture (both literally and metaphorically) than other animations targeting youngsters.

What Parents need to know about The Boxtrolls...

What Parents need to know about The Maze Runner...

Violence: Boxtroll characters in constant peril from humans. A man uses a large machine to in an attempt to exterminate the Boxtrolls. Frequent scenes show men shooting these little characters with a device that captures them (nets are also used). A pile of boxes, presumably with trolls hidden inside, is crushed. His captor explains his brains are mixed up after hanging there for decades. Characters are electrocuted when they place knives and metal objects into a toaster and then pull the lever (these scenes are intended to be comedic). It is implied a human character is beaten with a wrench. Sexual Content: The Boxtrolls are seen without their boxes -- their nakedness is seen mostly from the rear. A man dresses as a woman in revealing clothes. Language: A single term of deity is heard.

Violence: Boys fight for entertainment. A character is attacked and choked by a deranged boy. A character stumbles upon a pile of bones in the forest. A sick boy is forced into the maze to be eaten by the grievers. Bloody injuries are shown. Sticks, stones and other handmade weapons are used on occasion. Huge creatures attack characters and carry them off. Dead bodies are seen lying in pools of blood. A woman holds a gun to her head and fires. A character is shot in the chest. Another boy is impaled with a spear-like weapon. Sexual Content: None noted. Language: Script contains about two-dozen profanities and some name-calling. Alcohol / Drug Use: Boys drink a homemade alcohol-like brew. Eastern Shore Parents I October 2014

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