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matic new version of The Classic “The Color Purple” written by Alice Walker! This version will have some of the songs and scenes you are familiar with from the movie and Broadway musical; but also it will feature new Choreography, Songs, scenes, comedy and more! https://www.asmglobalmobile.com/

Monday July 11

Maker Monday: Handmade Paper (Free) 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Ages 9+. Have you ever made your own paper? Stop by the Maker Space and learn the process. You’ll be an expert paper maker in no time. We’ll provide all the materials you need to make beautiful, handmade paper.

251-929-1465 www.fairhopelibrary.org/

Tuesday July 12

Michelle’s Magical Poodles

10:00 AM Spanish Fort Public Library, 7361 Spanish Fort Blvd Spanish Fort, AL, 36537 Presenting the history of dogs, safety around new dogs, how to identify a service dog. Plus, we turn a few volunteers from the audience into animal trainers for a day.

251-410-READ www.spanishfortpubliclibrary.org

Wednesday July 13

Beach, Dune, and Maritime Excursion

9:45 AM Dauphin Island Sea Lab, 101 Bienville Blvd Dauphin Island, AL There’s more to a barrier island than sand and water – the beach is a thriving habitat with a dynamic dune system and fascinating plants and animals, and higher elevations are covered by lush forest. We’ll walk through the maritime forest, then on to the dunes and beach. www.disl.edu/events/beach-dune-and-maritimeforest-excursion20/

Teen Writers Group (Free)

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Ages 13-17. Future famous Fairhope writers? Bring your latest fanfic, screenplay, or whatever you’re working on. We will have fun with writing activities, talk about writing, and have a ton of fun. Meets in Study Room #3. Questions? Email teens@fairhopelibrary.org

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Special Event - USS Alabama and the Crewmates (Free) 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Ages 2-12. Stop by for our special weekly free shows for kids and learn all about the USS Alabama. We’ll have special visitors from the ship stop by and teach us all about the history behind the USS Alabama, why it’s in Mobile Bay, and more. You don’t want to miss it!

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Wonderful Wednesdays

Details on July 6.

Thursday July 14

Teen Voyage: Fly Casting with Danielle (Free) 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Ages 13-17. Have you ever thought about fly fishing? We have an expert stopping by the library to teach us all about it. Learn casting, the difference between different flies, and more. Questions? Email teens@fairhopelibrary.org

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Free Family Movie Night at West End Beach

Dusk West End Beach, Dauphin Island, AL Free Family Movie Night—TROLLS- is sponsored by Greer’s Markets. Movies begin at DUSK. www.townofdauphinisland.org

Friday July 15 Vince Gill Concert

8:00 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim St Mobile, AL, 36602 www.asmglobal mobile.com/

Free Family Movie Night at West End Beach

Dusk West End Beach, Dauphin Island, AL Free Family Movie Night—PARENT TRAP- is sponsored by Greer’s Markets. Movies begin at DUSK. www.townofdauphinisland.org

Saturday July 16

Trail Trot – Walk Graham Creek Nature Preserve

9:00 AM Graham Creek Nature Preserve, 23030 Wolf Bay Drive Foley, AL, 36535 Walk Graham Creek Nature Preserve with the staff grahamcreekpreserve.org

Observe and Explore Survival Skills (Free)

10:00 AM Graham Creek Nature Preserve, 23030 Wolf Bay Drive Foley, AL, 36535 Little ones learning new skills, like what to look for while camping, what’s important to building a fire. A book, instruction, and an activity will be done. grahamcreekpreserve.org

Mini Maestros Music with Dr. Rachael (Free)

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Ages 2-12. Join Dr. Rachael in the Activity Room to learn all about music theory, music history, different instruments, famous classical musicians, and more. 251-929-1465 www.fairhopelibrary.org/

Dauphin Street Vault

Downtown Mobile, Mobile, AL, 36602 For eleven years, athletes of all ages and skill levels, including Olympians and professionals, have competed in this annual invitational. The DSV continues to raise the bar for the sport of pole vaulting. It’s an opportunity for athletes to compete in a fun environment while giving spectators a close-up view. https://www.dauphinstreetvault.org/

Christmas in July

9:00 AM Street’s Exquisite Plants & Aquatic Gardens Inc., 17750 Greeno Rd Fairhope, AL, 36532 Christmas in July happening at Street’s Exquisite Plants & Aquatic Gardens Inc., (251) 990-0901 http://www.streetsoffairhope.com/

Monday July 18

Maker Monday: Handmade Paper Journals (Free) 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Ages 9+. Have you ever made your own journal? What about one from handmade paper? We’ll provide all the materials you need to make beautiful, handmade paper journals! Stop by the MakerSpace on the second floor and we’ll teach you how to make one.

251-929-1465 www.fairhopelibrary.org/

Tuesday July 19

Lego User Group (Free)

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Ages 8-12. Do you love LEGOs? So do we! Kids ages 8-12 can come upstairs to the MakerSpace to play, build, and compete in teams with LEGOs! For July, we’ll be focusing on BOATS! We’ll make Lego boats and a short film about the boats.

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Wednesday July 20

Special Event - MESS Hall (Free)

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Ages 2-12. The MESS Hall will be visiting Fairhope Library to teach us all about Math, Engineering, Science, and Stuff, as it related to OCEANS! You won’t want to miss it. 251-929-1465 www.fairhopelibrary.org/

Wonderful Wednesdays

Details on July 6.

Thursday July 21

No-Sew Baby Octopus Stuffy Thursday

S.T.E.A.M RE-RUN!

4:30 PM Spanish Fort Public Library, 7361 Spanish Fort Blvd Spanish Fort, AL, 36537 Participants will upcycle a t-shirt to create a squishy cuddly baby octopus! Ages 11 and up.

251-410-READ www.spanishfortpubliclibrary.org

Salt Marsh Excursion www.disl.edu/events/salt-marsh-summer-excursion/

9:45 - 12:15 PM, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, 101 Bienville Blvd Dauphin Island, AL Be a marine scientist for a day, and use seine nets, buckets, shovels, and sieve boxes to collect samples, including crabs, snails, and fish (we’ll release animals back to the marsh). You’ll learn about the important role salt marshes play in the Gulf of Mexico and how they support the seafood we enjoy.

Slide into Summer

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Heritage Park, Foley, AL, 36535

A fun filled day of inflatables, water play, and prizes! Snowcone stand & food trucks will be on site selling their goods. Don’t forget your towels & beach chairs! www.foleylibrary.org

Teen Voyage: Butterly Science (Free)

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Ages 13-17. We’ll have special guests from Alabama 4-H to teach us about the migration patterns of butterflies across the ocean. We’ll have real butterflies on hand to tag so that we can track them as they migrate! All teens welcome.

251-929-1465 www.fairhopelibrary.org/

Free Family Movie Night at West End Beach

Dusk West End Beach, Dauphin Island, AL Free Family Movie Night—FROZEN- is sponsored by Greer’s Markets. Movies begin at DUSK. www.townofdauphinisland.org

Flavors of the South & Culinary Fight Club

5:00 PM Baldwin County Coliseum, 19477 Fairground Rd Robertsdale, AL, 36567 New this year - We will be hosting the Culinary Fight Club’s Blended Burger Battle in conjunction with Flavors which will take place just outside the north end doors.

251-947-2626 www.centralbaldwin.com/make-apayment/

Friday July 22

Annual Autism Fundraiser

Pirate’s Cove, 6664 Co Rd 95 Elberta, AL, 36530 HH4A is a not-for-profit organization and relies on its annual fundraiser, “Illuminating Autism FUNraiser,” at Pirate’s Cove in Josephine, Alabama. The weekend-long fundraiser features a JEEP draw down, silent auction