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Contents August 2013 Volume 3 Number 5
Features 36 Don’t Leave Me!
When your child’s separation anxiety has you down, these 10 tips for an easier drop off will help!
40 FEAR in the Classroom
Anxiety about test taking and even attending school is very real for some children. These ideas will help you reduce their stress.
42 After School Activities Guide
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It’s time to register your child for after school fun, exercise and education. Our listing of Mobile Bay opportunities gives you details and registration dates.
2 From MOM of the Month 4 Living With Children John Rosemond, Ph.D.
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On The Cover
Mike Little, D.O.
Departments 6 Bits and Pieces
34 Dave Says
16 School Bits
Dave Ramsey
38 Get This!
54 Family Calendar
53 The FlyLady
60 Parent Previews
Paige Gardner Smith
Marla Cilley
59 A Page in a Book Paige Gardner Smith
Patrick (11), Frances (15) and Rachel (18) Hurley are the son and daughters of Kendall and Frank Hurley. Proud grandparents are Paul and Linda Ingram and Frank and Sandy (deceased) Hurley. Patrick is a student at Phillips Preparatory School, Rachel will be attending Troy University, and Frances will attend Murphy High School.
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Mobile Bay Parents Magazine is founded on the principle that parenting is an exciting, diverse, challenging, and significant, role in our community. Mobile Bay Parents Magazine is a community advocate for families and the parenting process.
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Contributing Writers Marla Cilley Mike Little, D.O. Marcie McNeal Rachael Moshman Dave Ramsey Michele Ranard, M. Ed. John Rosemond Paige Gardner Smith
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Visit us online at www.mobilebayparents.com Mobile Bay Parents magazine is published monthly by KeepSharing, LLC. Mailing address: P.O. Box 81105, Mobile, Alabama, 36689. The phone number for voice and fax is (251) 304-1200. Mobile Bay Parents is copyrighted 2013 by KeepSharing LLC. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is prohibited. Opinions expressed in Mobile Bay Parents magazine are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the view of the owners, nor do they constitute an endorsement of products and services herein.
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From Mobile Bay’s MOM of the Month... Uniforms, pens, and notebooks-oh my! Returning back to school for parents is not as smooth as the television commercials make it appear. As a mother of three, I must admit there is an elation about getting the children out of the house and into the classroom, but the back to school process for me can resemble a tornado effect with a Wizard of Oz landing. Of course, like Dorothy, I want to find the quickest pathway through the crowded stores and back home. There are certain physical things that are easy to retrieve for back to school. Desk supplies, uniforms, and books are tangible items to ensure my children are set. However, I’m still left wondering about the things not being offered in those floods of department store pullouts. Like the items Dorothy’s buddies try to find--a heart, brain and courage--I’m continually searching for the necessary steps to make my children mentally ready. With my position as a Mobile Public School System employee, I know first hand that moving into a new grade level is an exciting, yet scary step for a child, which in turn makes for nervous parents. Although we want to assure our children that everything will be fine, how do we properly achieve that goal? This month’s issue is like following a yellow brick road of advice. The article Fear in the Classroom gives you insight on the types of emotions a child may face. More than that, author Michele Ranard offers straightforward, easy ways to support children and help address common anxieties. If you are like me and have a female middle schooler, post the “relaxation” techniques to your bathroom mirror. This will definitely come in handy! Bay citizens can relate to being well equipped with fundamental tools of survival during the hurricane season, and our children must carry that same sense into a new school year. Tools such as organizational skills and staying focused can cultivate positive habits that will last from elementary to high school, college and/ or career. Along with back-to-school learning comes back-to-school fun in the form of After School Activities, and this month’s comprehensive guide will get you and your kids ready with all the details. Registration is beginning now for music, art, dance, sports and much more, so take advantage of all Mobile Bay has to offer! As I join the ranks of my fellow parents getting ready for the return of classroom learning, I give this advice...Volunteer at your school, communicate with your teachers, and use this month’s Mobile Bay Parents as the “everything you need for a successful school year is right in front of you” guide, (paraphrased) by Glinda the good witch. Or for fun, just click your heels three times, breathe deep and jump in!
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By John Rosemond
To Solve Multiple Discipline Issues, Focus on One First Q: We have two
boys, 8 and 7. They are completely, and I mean COMPLETELY, out of control. They constantly argue, fight, and tattle. If they’re not fighting, they’re playing chaotically. Homework is a constant battle, and getting them to bed takes over an hour. To top it off, they completely ignore us when we give them instructions, and one boy’s disobedience seems to make the other boy worse. It’s driving me absolutely nuts, but they don’t seem to care. We can’t go out in public or have people over to our house because their behavior is at its worst when other people are around. They love an audience. PLEASE HELP!!!
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When unresolved discipline problems have piled up to this level, parents begin acting frustrated, frazzled, and frantic, all of which simply makes matters worse. No discipline approach is going to work when parents are at wits’ end. And when, under these circumstances, some method doesn’t work, the defeat results in a greater feeling of despair,
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greater frustration, and yet another haphazard approach that’s bound to fail. To begin solving the numerous problems you’re experiencing with these wild boys, you’re going to have to focus on one problem, and one problem only. While doing so, you will need to let the others “fall by the wayside.” Just muddle through them as well as you can, the important thing being that you stop losing your cool. How do you stop losing your cool? By experiencing some success, and by realizing that these problems are not insurmountable. You are in desperate need of some optimism, and I’m going to do my best to help you acquire it. I’m going to recommend that you focus on the sibling conflict. Remember, even though the other problems are as big or bigger, you’re just going to let them go for the time being. After all, they’re not going to get any worse. I know it’s hard, but you need to take a deep breath and accept that if you try to solve more than one of these problems at a time, you’ll end up solving none. Create a “three strikes, you’re out” rule. A strike occurs whenever the sibling conflict, regardless of what form it takes, disturbs you in any way, even a small way, and that most definitely includes tattling. A strike, no matter which boy
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causes it, applies to both boys, and means they have to sit in separate chairs, in separate places in the house, for 30 minutes. Use a kitchen timer to signal when the time is up. If either of the boys so much as stands up before the timer goes off, re-set it, and keep re-setting it until they’ve sat for an entire 30 minutes. The third strike of the day means they sit in their designated chairs for the rest of the day, which you shorten by putting them to bed immediately after supper. During this time, give them 5 minutes an hour to go to the bathroom. If they have separate rooms, you can put them in their rooms at the third strike, but for this to be effective you have to first remove anything they can use for entertainment. If you can keep your cool and simply enforce the “Do Not Disturb Mom and Dad’s Peace” rule dispassionately, you should begin seeing significant improvement in a couple of weeks. Give it two more weeks for the progress to “harden,” then add a second problem to the list. In relatively little time, these wild boys are going to realize that their wild days are over. Family psychologist John Rosemond answers parents’ questions on his website at www.rosemond.com.
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bits & pieces Marc-Art Event to Benefit Disabled Clients
The 2013 Marc-Art Event will be held August 1st from 6-9 p.m. at the Mobile Museum of Art. This annual event features the collaborative works of volunteer community artists and MARC clients, as well as pieces from the local artists themselves. The proceeds will benefit the MARC-Art program, which provides art classes, art instructors and supplies for children and adults with cognitive, intellectual and developmental disabilities The group provides arts education opportunities in painting, pottery, martial arts and music therapy. Tickets are $20 for this event. For tickets, contact Amy Odom at aodom@mobilearc.org or call 251-479-7409.
Founder’s Day Free Admission to Bellingrath Gardens
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 6, 1869, Walter D. Bellingrath was Mobile's first Coca-Cola bottler and the founder of Bellingrath Gardens and Home. In honor of Mr. Bellingrath's Birthday on August 6, admission to the Gardens will be free to all Mobile and Baldwin County residents!
Battle of Mobile Bay Commemorative Day
The well-preserved ramparts of Fort Gaines have guarded the entrance to Mobile Bay for more than 150 years. Fort Gaines was recently designated as one of the most endangered historic sites in America due to on-going shoreline erosion. On August 3, Fort Gaines is hosting a Commemorative Day of the Battle of Mobile Bay. This event will be held at Fort Gaines from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The cannon will be fired every forty-five minutes in honor of the soldiers that fought in this pivotal battle. There will be demonstrations of military drills, training as well as the firing of the cannons, blacksmith demonstrations, and more. The Kracker Dan Band will be performing inside the Fort throughout the event free to the public. Admission is $4 for kids under age 12 and $6 for adults. For more information please visit www. dauphinisland.org.
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On Saturday, August 24th, at 7:30 a.m., the University of South Alabama Lions Club (USA Lions) is hosting the Kickoff Run and Fun Walk For Sight beginning at the SGA Pavilion. University mascots, South Paw and Miss Pawla and members of the South Alabama football team will be there along with new and returning students. The 5K race will take place entirely on the USA Campus on the newly certified Swamp Loop Course. The Fun Walk will begin approximately an hour after the start of the 5k race. The event concludes with a post- race party at the Pavilion. Free parking and rest rooms are available at the Pavilion. The race proceeds will go to fund the sight-related philanthropies of the USA Lions and to support the University of South Alabama Lions Eye Research Institute. http://kickoffforsight.eventbrite.com.
Auditions for A Christmas Carol will be held at the Playhouse in the Park on Monday and Wednesday, August 26 and 28 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Auditioners may be from age 6 through midtwenties and will require either singing or dancing auditions or both. A Christmas Carol runs the first week of December at the historic Saenger Theatre in downtown Mobile. Please call 6020630 if you have any questions!
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The 2013 Polo at the Point is scheduled for Saturday, October 26 at Sonny Hill-Clearwater Polo Complex in Point Clear. The Gulf Coast’s premier charity sporting event is hosted by Point Clear Charities, presented by IBERIABANK and Grand Hotel Marriott and benefits USA Mitchell Cancer Institute and Thomas Hospital’s Pediatric Rehab. This year’s 25th anniversary year will include special events including Fashion Fếte, a pre-event fashion show on Oct. 10th, world-class polo, gourmet cuisine, champagne, divot stomping, tailgating, luncheon tent reserved seating, Bama game and much more. Festivities continue into the evening with the 2013 Players’ Party at 5:30 p.m. where guests can meet the Polo players and enjoy hors d'oeuvres , live music and dancing. Tickets range from $10 (tailgating) to $150. Sponsorships opportunities are now available. For more information visit www.poloatthepoint.com or call 251-928-9704.
Alabama Restaurant Week is a marketing event that highlights Alabama restaurants. This culinary event unites Alabama’s diverse range of cuisine into a 10-day event. Participating Restaurants offer pre-fixed two-course lunch and/or three-course dinner offerings at an attractive set price. A three-course dinner meal should include a starter, main course and dessert while the two-course lunch meal should include a main course and either a starter or dessert. There are no coupons or discount books to buy or bring. Just ask for an Alabama Restaurant Week meal at a participating restaurant during the promotion time period and enjoy. Participating restaurants in Mobile County: 219, Joe Cain Café, Little House Midtown, Serda's Coffee Co, The Harbor Room, The Italian Fisherman, The Trellis Room, True Midtown Kitchen, Wintzell's Oyster House – Mobile, Wintzell's Oyster House – Saraland, Wintzell's Oyster House Downtown Mobile. Please visit our website for more information and please check the listing for updates on participating restaurants. http://www. alabamarestaurantweek.com/.
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bits & pieces Chef Challenge to Help End Local Hunger
Join Bay Area Food Bank as they kick-off Hunger Action Month with the 15th Challenge to End Hunger, on Thursday, September 5 at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center from 6 – 8:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy cuisine from some of our area’s most celebrated chefs, live music from Roman Street, and a vast silent auction. Admission is $50 per person in advance and $60 per person the day of. Ticket information is available online at www.bayareafoodbank.org or by contacting Mary Candace Vegliacich at (251) 653-1617 ext. 118 or mvegliacich@bayareafoodbank.org. All proceeds from Chef Challenge will be used by the food bank to continue distributing food to those in need throughout the Central Gulf Coast.
42nd Annual National Shrimp Festival Set for October 10 - 13
Plans are in full-swing for the 42nd Annual National Shrimp Festival™ presented by Zatarain’s. The Festival, dubbed “Alabama’s Original Beach Party” will take place Oct. 10 – 13 where Ala. Hwy. 59 meets the Gulf, with an abundance of music, food and art jampacked into four days of fun. There will be musical acts to please all palates, including blues, Motown, Southern rock, jazz, zydeco and country. The music begins at 10 a.m. each day and runs through 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 5 p.m. on Sunday. Almost 50 local and regional food vendors will line the boardwalk at the public beach with mouth-watering delights. An attraction that has been expanded at the Festival this year will be free shrimp. Runners and walkers can enter the 10K and 5K races to help work off some of the great food at the Festival. For more information on the Festival visit www.myshrimpfest.com.
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Volunteers at Dumas Wesley Serve Community
Our Summer Recreation Program serves children ages 6-15 living in the Crichton community. 54 children are enjoying enriching onsite activities and field trips throughout Alabama, Mississippi and Florida. Our program is a 9-week program Monday – Friday from 9-3. We have enjoyed swimming, drug prevention programs, bible study, fishing trips, skating, bowling and look forward to our end of the year trip to the Global Wildlife Center in Hammond, Louisiana. For the first time we also welcomed two Youth Advisors interning from the University of South Alabama, Ms. Hattie Smith and Mr. Charles Harris. They have enjoyed working with the kids and providing valuable lessons about achieving their dreams and staying in school. Our S.A.I.L. (Senior Activities for Independent Living) Program serves seniors 60 and older living in the Crichton and Toulminville communities. They enjoy a hot meal served daily as well as daily activities such as; arts and crafts, exercise classes, computer classes and exciting field trips. This summer they have enjoyed several volunteer groups from Ashland Place United Methodist Church and delegates attending the Alabama West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. They also enjoyed Wales West RV Resort where they went swimming, went on a train ride and had a yummy lunch in Summerdale, Alabama. For several years Dumas Wesley has been a volunteer site for Christian youth and adults from all over the United States attending Government Street Presbyterian Church Urban Mission program. This year we are working with 180 volunteers Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday through the end of July. They perform various tasks such as; senior SAIL buddies, working with the children in the summer recreation program, sorting clothes in the clothing closet and various tasks at Sybil H. Smith Family Village. Please visit http://www.gspcmobile.org/Websites/gspc/images/UMC_2013_ Brochure.pdf for more information about Baytreat. Dumas Wesley and The FUSE Project have partnered together to offer Hip Hop classes every other Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 in DWCC’s auditorium. Classes are free although donations are welcome. Dumas Wesley wanted something that individuals and families could enjoy together while encouraging healthy lifestyles and exercising! Classes in July are Wednesday 17th and 31st. Please visit http://www.brooksconkle.com/hiphop for future dates. Mobile Bay Parents I August 2013
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Jubilee Race to Raise Funds for Medical Missions
Bayside Medical Missions is a local non-profit that provides orthopaedic care and surgeries in underdeveloped countries, to persons of limited resources who are otherwise without hope. Volunteer doctors travel several times per year, covering their own expenses, to provide services free of charge. However, donations are needed to cover other costs. One of the ways funds are raised is through the Jubilee Race for Life 5K certified course & 1-Mile fun Run, which will be held Saturday, September 21st. This year everyone will receive a TECH TEE. Those registering by August 30 will be guaranteed their size. Day of Race Registration opens at 6:30 a.m. The 5K starts at 8 a.m. at Daphne Baptist Church ball field, 1515 6th Street, Daphne, located on the corner of College Ave. and 6th Street. The Fun Run follows at 9 a.m. Unique awards are presented 3 deep in 15 age categories! After-race festivities include music, door prizes and food by Chick-fil-a, and Publix. Early registration before September 10th is $20 for adults, $15 children under age 15. The Fun Walk/Run is $12. Children under 7 are free with a registered adult (no tee shirt). Registration after September 10th is $25 for adults, $20 for children under 15 and $14 for the Fun Walk/Run. For more info visit www.jubileeraceforlife.org. Online registration is available at Active.com. To make a donation to Bayside Medical Missions visit www.baysidemedicalmissions.org or call 251-928-4248.
Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Professional Rodeo Benefits Peer Helper Programs
Bull riding, barrel racing, roping, and steer wrestling are just some of the exciting events featured at the 16th Annual Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Professional Rodeo August 1st - 3rd, at the City of Foley Horse Arena. All rodeo proceeds benefit the Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides training, funding, and support for student “Peer Helper� programs in all 43 Baldwin County Public Schools, as well as Bayside Academy and Saint Benedict Catholic School. Peer Helpers support other young people in coping with both the academic and social pressures of day-to-day life. Pre-rodeo activities start each night at 7:00 p.m. and rodeo action begins at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 4-12, and free for children ages 3 and under and may be purchased at the gate, at Summerdale Western Store or at Frances Holk-Jones State Farm Insurance in Foley. For more information, please visit www.jennifermoorefoundation.com or call 251-971-3633. Photo by Robert Tarabella.
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bits & pieces Glass with Class— Summer Fun at Oakleigh
Historic Mobile Preservation Society will be holding Glass With Class, the popular wine glass painting class by local artist Tracy Host. The event will be Thursday, August 1, 6:30 p.m., at the Oakleigh Historic Home. Come and create your own designer wine glass, enjoy a crisp cool glass of wine, snack on hors d'oeuvres, and have fun with friends. Tickets are S25 per person. Proceeds benefit Historic Mobile Preservation Society. Tickets are available at The Gift shop at Oakleigh, by phone at 432-6161, and on-line at www. historicmobile.org.
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Girl Scouts Perform at Distinguished Young Women Pageant
On June 26th, the Most Distinguished Young Women competed on stage at the Mobile Civic Center Theater for Community Night. The Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama partner with the DYW's in promoting their own Six Step Best Self Program. Sixteen girls were recognized on stage that night for earning their Best Self Patch from 5 area schools. The Girl Scout program helps to develop an understanding in girls to build self-esteem to prepare her for successfully dealing with daily challenges in a way that exemplifies courage, confidence, and character. Most of these girls "adopted" a Distinguished Young Woman contestant by greeting her at the airport and befriending her at various DYW activities. At the end of the evening, all the Girl Scouts in attendance that night danced on stage to dance steps that they learned previously in the week with the contestants. They all walked away with a strong sense of self-worth and an incredible night to remember!
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Camp I Believe Supports Children through Grief Process
When a child is grieving the loss of a loved one or friend, it is important for them to know that they are not alone with their grief. Gentiva Hospice has developed Camp I Believe, a 2-day, overnight camp to help children ages 7 – 14 deal with their feelings and become empowered to cope with the loss of their loved one. The camp will be held September 7-8, at Camp Baldwin in Elberta, AL. The campers are able to attend camp free of charge through funding provided by the Gentiva Hospice Foundation.. Our professional staff and trained volunteers include social workers, spiritual care coordinators, nurses, recreational therapists and bereavement specialists. The beautiful grounds of Camp Baldwin allow children to heal through nature and a variety of fun activities which include fishing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, arts and crafts, field games and much more. Camp I Believe is currently seeking campers to participate in the camp. We are also seeking supply donations and volunteers. If you or a friend would like more information, please visit www.gentiva.com/hospice/camps/ or call Gentiva Hospice directly, 251.621.2500.. You may also email Kimberly.Smith2@gentiva.com or Laura.Chapman@gentiva.com.
Alabama/Gulf Coast Chapter Leukemia Cup Regatta Raising Sails and Funds
You can raise more than a sail to help fight leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma by raising funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Captains, crew and non-sailors alike are encouraged to join in the fight to eradicate blood cancer. Leukemia is the numberone disease killer of children. However, it affects eight times as many adults. The good news is that the cure rates have increased dramatically over the past 30 years. With your support, we could see the end of leukemia and lymphoma within our lifetime! Join us at the following events: Leukemia Cup Regatta - Buccaneer Yacht Club, Mobile, September 13-14, and Kickoff August 2nd Stewartfield Hall. For more information contact, Laura McGehee at (251) 472-8123 or laura.mcgehee@lls.org. or visit http://www.leukemiacup.org/al/. Mobile Bay Parents I August 2013
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Williams Syndrome of the Gulf Coast to Hold Regional Conference
If you have a friend or family member who has been diagnosed with Williams Syndrome, join us to learn more about some of the resources that can change their life. From classroom adaptations that can help your school- age child experience greater success in the classroom and special education laws to behavioral supports for you and your child, to SSI and housing opportunities for adults; we believe you will find the conference very helpful. The conference will be held August 24th, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Christ Anglican Church located at 3275 Halls Mill Road, Mobile. Registration is required. You may register online by August 10th at www.williams-syndrome.org/GConference. Registration fees are $25/adult; $10/child or $60 maximum per family of 4. Fees include continental breakfast and lunch. We will have children’s programs in age appropriate rooms. Teen and adult programs include a trip to the Gulf Coast Exploreum and Mobile Carnival Museum along with afternoon karaoke. Evening activities also available for $10/person and include Dinner/Gringo Grande Taco Bar, “Embraceable” showing for adults and a bounce house for kids. For more information contact Searcy Kelly at skelly@williams-syndrome.org or call 251-753-4133.
Donations Needed to Help Restore Joe Jefferson Players Playhouse
Joe Jefferson Players, founded in 1947, is the oldest continuing community theatre in Alabama. We believe the arts provide a vital part of the lifeblood of any community. The Joe Jefferson Players have created a donation and sponsorship campaign to help replace significant lost revenue as a result of the Playhouse being damaged in the December 25th tornado. Those who want to make a tax-deductible donation to the nonprofit community theater at 11 S. Carlen St. may do so online at www.joejeffersonplayers.com; by mailing a check to P.O. Box 66065, Mobile, 36660; or by calling 251-471-1534
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• and if, between the two by Kenn Kotara, July 16 to November 3, 2013 Artist Kenn Kotara of Asheville, North Carolina, uses structure in Braille writing for the creation of this series. Just as visual art is largely inaccessible to the blind and Braille illegible, to most people the language of abstract art requires a sort of literacy. The series’ title and content of the Braille encoded artworks are from the 18 chapters of Walden, by Henry David Thoreau, which Kotara says affected him strongly as a teenager. With support from the Mary Josephine Larkins Charitable Foundation, the Mobile Museum of Art will collaborate with the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind and the artist in presenting a series of programs for blind and low vision children and adults. • THE SILENT CITIES of PERÚ: Archeological Photography by Fernando La Rosa, July 16 to October 27, 2013 Currently the Photography Program Director at Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia, Fernando La Rosa has been making photographs of the ancient sites of Perú over a period of 35 years, particularly Cerro Sechin, Chavin de Huantar, and Machu Picchu. Of these, Cerro Sechin is the oldest, having been built and abandoned more than 3,000 years ago. Over the years he has been granted unusual access to the sites, allowing him to record events such as sunlight penetrating temple rooms at dawn, aspects of great importance to the original builders. • Shared Expressions 2013 July 16 to November 1, 2013 The broad spectrum of creative talent in the Mobile area will be on display as the Azalea City Quilters Guild, the Watercolor & Graphics Arts Society of Mobile (W&GAS), the Shibui Chapter of the Sumi-é Society of America, Mobile Art Association, Camera South, Coastal Clay Collective and the Azalea City Woodturners are presented in the Mobile Museum of Art’s biennial summer exhibition. The work shown is by members of each group. Each selection was made by a juror selected by that organization.
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2013 Eastern Shore Environmental Award Goes to the Original Oyster House!
Each year the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce selects a member that is proactive in taking steps, above and beyond what is required by policy or law, to protect our precious environment as well as our quality of life along the Eastern Shore. The Eastern Shore Chamber is one of only a handful of chambers in the United States that presents an environmental award and probably the only one that recognizes them by planting a 15 foot live oak tree in honor of their contribution. The 2013 live oak will be planted in honor of the environmental contributions made by a chamber member best known for serving fresh seafood for the past 30 years. The Original Oyster House was awarded the 2013 Environmental Award during the chamber’s annual meeting at Oak Hollow Farms on June 27th . Recently, the Original Oyster House installed solar water heaters at both their restaurant locations. In December of 2012, the Original Oyster House installed a wind turbine at their Causeway restaurant in Spanish Fort to help offset energy costs. In 2010 the restaurant began converting all used frying oil into Bio Diesel to fuel company vehicles. “We’ve been in business for 30 years and have always prided ourselves on being good neighbors and good stewards,” said Joe Roszkowski, president of the Original Oyster House. “We’re doing this because it’s the right thing to do, for our environment, our children and their children.”
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Corpus Christi Catholic School Building the Body of Christ, One Student at a Time
Corpus Christi Catholic School provides students in K3 through eighth grade an outstanding education. Established in 1958 by Corpus Christi Parish, the school is committed to providing opportunities to grow in faith, achieve academic success, and learn to serve others. For information or to schedule a tour, please contact the school office at 251-342-5474. Corpus Christi Catholic School
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How many times have you been called in the past by the school nurse because your child had a fever? How long should your child be out of school if he has diarrhea? What about tonsillitis? These questions always rise to the forefront during the first several weeks of school after your kids have been cooped up with 25 other kids in the classroom. And the answers to these questions can be different based on the age of the child. By definition, a fever is 100.4 degrees or higher. Technically, the most accurate temperature is a rectal temperature, but certainly that isn’t practical for toddlers and older children. Believe it or not, the adage about adding a degree if taking a temperature under the arm is not very accurate. From a medical perspective, the height of the fever is not as important as having a fever in and of itself. Certainly a 105-106 degree temperature for greater than 20 minutes is concerning, but rarely do we see that in clinic. So you have been called by the school nurse who reports that your child has a 100.7 degree temperature. Universal school policy requires children with fever to be taken home and remain fever-free for 24 hours prior to returning to school. If we as parents follow strict guidelines, then by giving our children fever reducers around the clock the following day we may potentially mask fever that otherwise might continue. Your pediatrician may advise you that while your child might be fever free for a short time (thus allowing him to return to school) he may have waxing and waning fever
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that will send him home again after spending a day out of school. A wiser policy might be to watch the child at home for at least 36-48 hours prior to determining whether or not he is ready to return to school. A similar thought process can be extended to children who have a diarrheal illness. These are slightly more likely to resolve in one to two days as opposed to the viral head cold. But just like head colds, diarrheal illnesses can be highly contagious especially among the younger age groups. Young children a seldom reliable enough to wash their hands well after using the restroom or cover their noses and mouths with their hands after coughing or sneezing (let alone wash their hands or use hand sanitizer every time after coughing or sneezing). I applaud our schools’ efforts to get their children to sneeze into their elbow, but this method of preventing the spread of microscopic respiratory droplets is mediocre at best. Another common foe of the back-toschool crowd is tonsillitis. Everyone worries about “strep throat”, but in reality, the majority of sore throats are viral and will pass with time. The most common signs and symptoms of a streptococcal throat infection is fever, malaise, white dots on the tonsils, and/or small, red dots across the soft palate. Most kids will report pain with swallowing, headache, and even abdominal pain. Some may even present with a specific type of rash across the abdomen that takes on a sandpaper-like texture. A rapid strep test performed in the clinic can confirm a strep infection, but does not rule out other bacterial
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infections of the throat. Your doctor will decide whether or not further testing is warranted. My advice to my patients who have a positive strep test is to remain out of school at least a full 24 hours from the time that I see them. Often times it takes two days for a child to become fever-free and feeling better. Having a child home sick is no good for anyone. The child feels bad, mom or dad is potentially missing work, and the teacher has to make arrangements for work to be sent home. Illnesses contracted while in the classroom are unavoidable, but if we as parents make an effort to ensure our child is truly recovered from fever and other severe symptoms, on the whole the classroom environment will remain in a more healthy state with decreased absences overall. Think twice before rushing your child back to school just because he has been feverfree for one calendar day. Mike Little, D.O. is Board Certified with the American Board of Pediatrics since 2005. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics since 2005. Mike is married to Dixie, his high school sweetheart, and has two children, Carolyn (12) and Nathan (8). Dr. Little practices medicine at the Airport Boulevard office of Children’s Medical Group.
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Dear Parents, We are looking forward to the opening of another great year in the Mobile County Public School System, where students and learning remain the top priorities and where parental involvement is valued as a vital part of the education process. As parents, you are the school system’s most important and influential education partners. Exciting things are happening in the Mobile County Public School System. Student proficiency and the on-time graduation rate are on the rise. More opportunities are being provided for students to excel through the emphasis on early literacy skills, the adoption of high academic standards and the incorporation of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) learning experiences into the instructional program. Multiple pathways to graduation are providing increased options for students to earn diplomas, and the introduction of Signature Academies in our high schools is preparing students for post-secondary success. We are proud of the progress that has been made and excited about the prospect of even greater accomplishments in the future. Those of us who have the privilege of working with your children value your confidence, honor your trust and appreciate your interest and involvement. We pledge to you that we will maintain close communication, be accountable for student learning success and continue to work with you to set ambitious and achievable goals for student learning. Learning starts with parents. Education starts with the Mobile County Public School System. Quality of life starts with the community. Working together to support our students and schools will sustain lifelong learning and ensure the future prosperity and well-being of our children.
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Come join us on Saturday, August 3 at 7:00 a.m. for the 2nd Annual Little Flower Petal & Pace Duathlon. Register Online at: www.active.com keyword: petal and pace. Race options: Individual, Fat Tire, Two Person Teams. The course starts at Little Flower Catholic School with awards to follow. Ride through the Bankhead Tunnel and run the causeway. For more information, please call 251-472-6442.
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Members of the McT JV and Varsity basketball teams are pictured with basketball campers who ranged in age from 1st through 8th grade.
Baker Students Get a Taste of Hollywood
Baker High School students had the opportunity to participate as extras in the Nicholas Cage film Tokarev this summer and had a wonderful turnout. Baker’s uniform was selected as the appropriate “look” for a scene in the film which is set at a high school, so BHS was contacted by a casting director early last week seeking student extras for the film. Approximately 25 students from a variety of different BHS organizations were selected: BHS Theatre, Band, Football, Cheerleading, Baker’s Dozen, etc. Baker teachers and parents were also given a chance to be stars and were incorporated into the film as well. “It was an incredible opportunity for students to be able work on the set of a major motion picture, receive direction from professional Hollywood filmmakers, and, of course, perform with Nicholas Cage! It was especially neat to see some of the Hollywood cast members dressed up in Baker High School uniforms,” said Eric Browne, the Theatre Teacher at BHS who was also used as an extra in the film. Student Drew Poché was one of the featured extras and had the privilege to walk with actor Jack Falahee during one of the scenes. Drew’s BHS letterman jacket was shining, front and center, with traditional Hornet pride! Be sure to keep an eye out for the film’s release date! You may see a few familiar faces!
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Corpus Christi Catholic School Top Readers Earn Pancake Breakfast
Each year, students who earn the top points in the Accelerated Reader program (100 points for 3rd through 5th grade and 150 points for 6th through 8th grade) are invited to a Pancake Breakfast hosted by the school librarian. Pictured are 5th grade students with their “Golden Ticket” to the pancake breakfast. Left to right, Maddie Kirkpatrick, Rebekah Lynn, Anna Wentworth, Hannah Carter, Maggie Picicci, Lillian Lawrence, Oriana Murphy, Lilley Alidor, and Rachel Brooks.
St. Ignatius Student Council Cleans Church for Summer Break
The St. Ignatius Student Council spent some time in the church before school concluded in May. They cleaned and vacuumed the church to prepare for the summer. Pictured left to right, back: Thomas Woodford, Matthew Duffey, John Cooper, Joe Seiter, Luke Nicholas. Middle: Joseph Kirkpatrick, Claire Frazier Bolton, Millie Andrews, Dickson Thames, Lucy Stuardi. Bottom: Luke Bryars, Jordan Agagan, Kit D’Olive, Sidney McAleer, Raquel Waller, Thomas Jackson and Mary Olivette Bookman.
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St. Mary Class of 2013 Cunningham Awards
St. Mary Catholic School held their annual completion Mass and awards ceremony May 22 in St. Mary Catholic Church. Each year, St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus Council 13163 presents special awards to the graduates and sponsors the reception following the ceremony. The awards include the Rev. Msgr. Peter J. Cunningham Award and 4.0 Awards. Each year, one girl and one boy eighth grader are chosen for the Rev. Msgr. Peter J. Cunningham Award. This year’s recipients were Jaylen Daffin and Ellis Blackmon. These awards are given to the students who represent model Christian behavior, excellence in academics, and leadership. Pictured: Bill Reece, St.Mary Grand Knight, Debbie Ollis, St. Mary Catholic School Principal, Ellis Blackmon, Jaylen Daffin, and Rev. Msgr. G. Warren Wall, Pastor of St. Mary Parish.
St. Luke’s Sixth Graders Visit Great Smoky Mountains
Each year, as a supplement to their physical science studies, the sixth grade class at St. Luke's Episcopal School travels to the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont. Tremont is a non-profit residential environmental education center that provides in-depth experiences through education programs that celebrate ecological and cultural diversity, foster stewardship, and nurture appreciation of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The week-long program includes hiking trips, salamander hunts, professional storytelling around the campfire, classroom lessons and opportunities to team build with classmates. Pictured are students Hunter Tyon, Savannah Hall, Hannah Ellison, Bain Ferebee, Noah Chaltain, Ethan Nicholls, Lauren Bailey, and Brendan McGuire as they hike to the waterfall. The trip also includes a stop at Consolidated Gold Mine in Dahlonega, Georgia where the students pan for gold and mine for gem stones and a visit to Tuckaleechee Cavern carved over tens of thousands of years in one of the earth's oldest mountain chains and estimated to be between 20 and 30 million years old.
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McGill-Toolen Yellow Jackets Earn White Coats!
Congratulation to Daniel Salisbury, Andrew Schneider, Justin McCormick, Payton Statkewicz Carley, Theresa Nonnenmacher Yarbrough, and Abby Weems, all McT alums, at the White Coat Ceremony for the University of South Alabama's medical school class of 2015.
UMS-Wright Students Selected to Attend Alabama Governor’s School
Nancy Gracen Klein, Holden Barnett and Thomas Barnett were selected to attend the 2013 Alabama Governor’s School at Samford University. The program provides two weeks of “academic, creative, and leadership experiences for a limited number of rising high school seniors who have demonstrated exceptional ability and achievement in their studies.” Students are nominated by their school and then screened by a panel of distinguished educators. Holden, Nancy Gracen, and Thomas, pictured here, had a great experience!
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St. Pius X School held its annual Reading Camp the week of June 24. The camp was for students entering grades 2-8th. The theme of this year’s camp was "Clash of the Titans". Students participated in two reading sessions each day that were enriched by technology, science and cooking components. Students studied the constellations of Greek mythology and recreated their favorite by engineering battery powered electrical circuits. Pictured, students entering 2nd grade model the Medusa hats they created after reading the story and journaling about it. Reading camp is designed to assist students in completing their summer reading assignments while reinforcing reading and writing skills.
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St. Dominic Catholic School students participated in the ACTE State Technology Fair held at Auburn University, Montgomery. Students competed in a variety of categories including Video Production and Hardware/Robotics. Aaron Foster, Grade 4, took first place in Division I Hardware/Robotics.
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St. Paul’s Junior Attends National NASA Program for One Week Summer Internship
St. Paul’s junior Abigail Lindsay Blankenship attended NASA’s one-week summer internship program at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, Texas, in June. Abigail Lindsay was selected as one of 85 high school female juniors from across the United States to be a part of the Women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) High School Aerospace Scholars (WISH). To be accepted, she was required to complete eight web-based assignments throughout the school year in addition to being recommended by an Alabama Congressman. Throughout the duration of the week, Abigail Lindsay and her fellow interns applied what they learned during the school year, which challenged them to work as part of a team to design a radiation shield and rover to traverse on the surface of Mars. The JSC experience also included tours of the world-famous facilities and briefings by noted NASA employees. Abigail Lindsay, along with her assigned teammate, concluded the week by presenting their proposal to their parents, members of the Rotary NASA and the JSC senior management. Individually, Abigail Lindsay was able to experience a live interview on NASA Television about her internship involvement. With the WISH program, NASA continues the Agency’s tradition of investing in the nation’s educational programs. It is directly tied to the Agency’s major education goal of attracting and retaining students in STEM disciplines critical to NASA’s future missions, which include those to Mars and beyond. Abigail Lindsay’s involvement in the prestigious program speaks volumes not only for her own personal achievements, but for St. Paul’s student body as a whole. More details about the program can be found at http://women.nasa.gov.
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Congratulations to Mary LaCoste who was named Teacher of the Year at Corpus Christi Catholic School. Ms. LaCoste has taught at CCS for nine years. Currently, she teaches junior high literature. Her degree is from the University of South Alabama. Ms. LaCoste is pictured with her parents, children and Mrs. Joan McMullen, Principal of Corpus Christi Catholic School.
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St. Mary Parish "Faith, Hope, Love" Vacation Bible School
St. Mary Parish hosted their annual Vacation Bible School with the theme, "Faith, Hope, Love". Under the direction of EDGE Youth Director, Ashley Thompson, the event welcomed over 130 students and 55 youth and parent volunteers. The event took place the week of June 10 and students discovered the virtues of the Saints while enjoying faith lessons, skits and music, crafts, games, and great snacks! Pictured is Archdiocesan Seminarian, Artur Zaba with the students after their craft lesson on the Monstrance where Artur explained its use and importance in the church. He showed them an actual Monstrance and they replicated it in the class. Pictured left to right are: Front row, Left to right: rising third graders, Olivia Culberson, Sarah Sims Finnorn, Gracie Sosnowski, Audrey Elhert, Jackson Reece, Mallory McCorkle, Will Blankenship and Kaleigh Saunders. Back row, left to right: Youth group helper, Asling Finnegan and Seminarian, Artur Zaba.
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McGill-Toolen Cheerleaders Win Honors at Cheer Camp
McGill-Toolen Cheerleaders win top honors at UCA Cheer Camp at Auburn University. Both JV and Varsity Squads won Overall Camp Champs. JV placed 2nd in Extreme Routine, and 1st in the Sideline Chant and Varsity was 1st in Extreme Routine, and 1st in the Sideline Chant.
UMS-Wright Students Participate in the Summer Scrubs Program
Nine UMS-Wright students were selected to participate in the Summer Scrubs Program, an initiative of the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce and the Bay Area Healthcare Coalition. Students are selected based on an unweighted GPA, teacher recommendations and essay. Rekha Berry, Patrick Howze, Matthew Hudson, Annie Maisel, Hannah Maisel, Sarah Morris, Brown Sisson, Hadley Summersell and Mackenzie Wallace will spend one week this summer exploring a variety of health-related careers.
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Cadets Graduate from Sea Cadet Recruit Training
On Saturday, June 29, 61 cadets graduated from NAS Pensacola’s first Sea Cadet Recruit Training (RT). Seven of these cadets were from the D. R. Dunlap Division, located in Mobile. During the 14 day recruit training, the cadets underwent physical fitness, military drill, and team building exercises as well as class time instruction in Naval History, Firefighting, Aviation Ordnance, Water Safety, and First Aid. Having a training of this size on a military base gave the cadets the opportunity to interact with Navy, Air Force and Marine personnel. Having completed the required recruit training they are now eligible to partake in Advanced Trainings ranging from Fitness, Life Guard, Seabee, Field Ops, Scuba, etc. Cadets from D. R. Dunlap Division attended various trainings. At the end of May in Gillis Long Center, LA, Seaman Jaden Bryant graduated from Petty Officer Leadership while Stephen Munyon graduated from recruit training on June 29 at the Master-at-Arms advanced training, held in Millington, TN. Six cadets from the Mobile unit will be traveling to Latimer Scout Reservation in TN this July for recruit, fitness and life guard trainings. Cadets learn seagoing skills aboard Navy and U.S. Coast Guard ships and shore activities that emphasize patriotism, courage, self-reliance, team work, leadership skills, accountability, military training that builds character, and for some, helping those transiting into a military career. They are even authorized by the Secretary of the Navy to wear Navy uniforms marked with the Sea Cadet Corps insignia. The program is open to the community for young men and women ages 10 to high school graduation with open enrollment year round. The Sea and League Cadets drill together one weekend a month at the United States Coast Guard Aviation Training Center in Mobile. Upon completion of training as a Sea Cadet, the young men and women cadets are under no obligation to enlist in any of the armed forces. However, if they decide to enlist, they are usually eligible to enlist at an advanced pay grade. Participation in the Sea Cadets is also a positive factor in the awarding of ROTC scholarships. If you or someone you know is interested in the Sea or League Cadet program and how they may join or by volunteering as an adult leader, visit our Division website www.drdunlap.org or our national website www.seacadets.org. You may also follow our local unit page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DunlapDivison. Mobile Bay Parents I August 2013
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St. Pius X Student Recognized for ACT Scores
St. Pius X seventh grader Trace Naman, hold his ACT test scores, which he took as part of the Duke Talent Search Program. Trace received national recognition for his scores. Trace is a member of St. Pius National Junior Honor Society, Student Government Association, and Scholar's Bowl Team. He has participated in school's Spelling Bee, Geography Bee, Battle of the Books team, and Speech Contest. In addition, Trace plays basketball for St. Pius, Soccer for Mobile United Futbol Club, is an altar server and plays piano. The Duke TIP’s 7th Grade Talent Search Program identifies students across the United States who have scored at or above the 95th percentile on a grade-level achievement test. As part of the Duke TIPS program, these students are invited to take college-entrance exams such as the ACT or SAT to learn more about their abilities. Duke annually recognizes the seventh graders who score highest on their ACT or SAT exams. This year, 75,172, of the 7th graders recognized by the Duke TIPS program, took a college entrance exam nationally. Of those, 23,379 students received state recognition, and 1,670 students received national recognition for their scores on the entrance exams. Trace's composite score was in the 97th percentile of this year’s Duke TIP participants.
St. Luke’s Eighth Graders Travel to DC
The 8th grade class at St. Luke's Episcopal School travels to Washington, DC each spring. For the past several years, they have been fortunate enough to greet the World War II Veterans who have been there on the same day as a part of the Alabama Honor Flight. Pictured are SLES eighth graders Andy Sykes, Amber Sexton, Kate Symons, Landon Connell, Amber Kadel, Kamryn Kangal, Nicole Holt and Chase Swearingen with Jeff Sessions.
All about Aviation
The Early Childhood/Elementary class at Weinacker’s Montessori school studied transportation during the month of March. While learning about transportation by air, the children completed a cooperative project with paper airplanes. They worked together to build an airplane, make predictions, measure the length of airplane flights, and recorded the results. The children created a graph from their data and analyzed the graph. The children even got to share their experience with a guest speaker! Michael Norris, a Coast Guard pilot and parent from the school, visited the class and talked about air transportation. The children greatly enjoyed the real-life experience with transportation.
St. Dominic Students Perform with Mobile’s Singing Children
St. Dominic Catholic School 3rd graders Janie Dunwell, Sydney Spann and Grace Greenwood performed with Mobile's Singing Children at their spring concert, "A Journey Through Music", on Saturday, May 11th. Lily Case, classmate, attended the concert with her mom to support her friends! Not pictured: Katie Ann Hites, also a member of Mobile's Singing Children and performed at the concert.
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McGill-Toolen Varsity and JV teams celebrated their season with a dinner at the Country Club of Mobile. Visit www.MobileBayParents.com
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Mobile’s Singing Children Complete Southern States Tour
Mobile’s Singing Children (MSC) recently completed a musical tour including five live performances throughout southern Louisiana and Mississippi May 31 – June 3rd. 34 singers, ages 13-18, participated in the tour and were accompanied by MSC's Director, Mrs. Susan Hoitt, accompanists Teresa Fleming and David Pryor and nine adult chaperones. Mobile’s Singing Children organizes and participates in a musical tour each summer. This year, the group began their “Journey Through Music” Tour in New Orleans, LA, where they visited a recording studio to make a professional CD. They also performed a live concert at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and School and then squeezed in a little fun with a steamboat cruise, trip to the Aquarium, a ghost tour and a performance of the popular musical Wicked. The “Journey Through Music” Tour featured international musical selections from countries such as Great Britain, Spain, Germany, France and Africa. Additionally, the teens performed a number of selections from Les Misérables. From New Orleans, the singers traveled to Quitman, Mississippi, where they performed a concert for a standing room only crowd at First United Methodist Church. They performed two additional concerts at Ellisville United Methodist Church and First Presbyterian Church in Hattiesburg. In Hattiesburg, the singers had an opportunity to attend a choral workshop on the campus of the University of Southern Mississippi where they had a chance to rehearse in the University Music Hall and work with music faculty on vocal techniques. The singers traveled to Moss Point, MS, to conclude their tour with a performance at Moss Point United Methodist Church. MSC is already making plans for their 2014 summer tour which will include performances in Canada. The organization is also hosting auditions for singers for the 2013-2014 singing season. Anyone interested in learning more about MSC or scheduling an audition should contact Director, Susan Hoitt, at (251) 285-2285 or mobilesingingchildren@gmail.com.
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UMS-Wright Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Terry Canova and Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Jimbo Tolbert hosted two weeks of fun-filled basketball fundamentals. Campers learned shooting, passing, ball handling and defense as well as the importance of teamwork, enthusiasm, confidence and discipline. A fun time was had by all!
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St. Mary Catholic School Students Celebrate Psychedelic Cotillion
In their tie-dye attire, St. Mary Catholic School seventh graders gather before a fun night with hundreds of Mobile seventh graders at the Spring 2013 "Psychedelic" Cotillion. Left to right are: Standing: Kayla Ericksen, Hayleigh Jones, Catherine Repoll, Emily O'Neill, Ashlyn Blankenship, Grace Jensen, Johnathon Rodgers, Ila Cummings, James Fibbe, Anna Grace Lynam, Addison Baucom, Mattie Naman, Julia Kelley, Andrew Snetsinger, and Sebastian Bodden. Kneeling: Riely Conlon, Luke Miller, Desi Tobias, Gus Grow, Will Armstrong, Jack Muscat, Evans Finnorn, and Cheney David.
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"Danger Zones" Vacation Bible School at Lighthouse Baptist Church
Lighthouse Baptist Church hosted its annual Vacation Bible School, entitled "Danger Zones," from July 8-11. Each night, around 180 area children, took part in the activities which included graded class times, skits, a 50-foot inflatable obstacle course, and a preaching service. Many children made spiritual decisions as the week went on.
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Vacation Bible School “Kingdom Rock ” at Government Street Presbyterian Church took place May 29th through June 1st. Pictured from the 3-4 year old group, are Bennett Holmes, Anna Scott Phillips, Mallie Hanes, Margaret Otts, Madeline Dunne, Henley Thurber, Win Elliott, Ceille Persons, Coleman Oswalt, Rosemary Delaney, Anders Trice, Mac Schoenvogel, Conrad Otts, Buddy Mostellar, Joy Mostellar, Bain Wingbermuehle, Laura Nelson. Leaders – Laura Tamblyn, Erin Norwood and Elizabeth Morrissette. Bienville Carriages provided horse drawn carriage rides for the VBS attendees, as a special treat.
St. Paul’s Coach Jim Tate Inducted into NFHS Hall of Fame
St. Paul’s Episcopal School track coach Jim Tate was one of 13 individuals inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame at the National Federation of State High Schools Association (NFHA) annual meeting in Denver, CO in June. “Did I envision becoming a high school coach? Absolutely!” said Tate, who has served as the track and cross country coach at St. Paul’s. “I didn’t envision the successes we have had and I certainly didn’t envision this honor. “Every coach will tell you they didn’t get into coaching to win state and regional championships but to teach the kids and hopefully make an impact on them and help them become the best they could be in every aspect of their lives.” Tate becomes the third inductee from the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s (AHSAA) ranks in the last three years. Pat Sullivan was inducted as an athlete in 2012 and former AHSAA Executive Director Dan Washburn as an administrator in 2011. Tate’s induction brings the number of Alabamians inducted to 10. Others enshrined include former Executive Directors Herman L. “Bubba” Scott and Cliff Harper; officials Dan Gaylord and Sam Short; athlete Bart Starr; and coaches Glenn Daniel and Mickey “Guy” O’Brien. Tate, who served as an officer and fighter pilot in the Viet Nam War, has led St. Paul’s to 95 high school state championships and two junior high state titles while coaching boys and girls outdoor track, indoor track and cross country for the last 35 years. In addition, St. Paul’s athletes have won eight girls’ individual state heptathlon titles, including the last seven in a row. Two St. Paul’s student-athletes won junior high heptathlon championships, an event which has been discontinued. The 97 total state championships is a state record for one coach. His teams also won state championships in 2012 and 2013 in girls’ indoor track and outdoor track. His boys’ teams won both tiles in 2012 as well. St. Paul’s holds the national record with 16 consecutive state championships in girls’ cross country from 1983-98. The boys have twice won three state cross country crowns in a row (1984-86 and 2005-07). The Saints girls have won the last four indoor track championships (2006, 2007, 2012 and 2013), also won seven in a row from 1994-2000 and five in a row from 1985-1989. The boys team captured five consecutive indoor titles (1987-91) and another three in a row (1994-96). The outdoor success has also been notable with 23 girls’ state championships, 15 boys’ high school titles and one junior high crown. The girls have won the last eight Class 5A state outdoor crowns and another nine in a row from 1989-1997. The boys won five consecutive Class 3A outdoor championships from 1987-91 and three in a row from 1994-96. “We are happy for Jim Tate and extremely proud of his many accomplishments," said AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese. "More important are the many young men and young women he has helped mold into outstanding adults through his dedication and service. “He is already a member in our (AHSAA) Sports Hall of Fame. We thank him for his many years of service, first as an outstanding member of our military and later through his teaching and coaching.”
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St. Luke’s 7th Graders Take Trip to Florida Keys
Seventh graders at St. Luke's look forward to the annual Keys Trip as an extension of their Life Science class. This year's trip included a stop at Sea World and an overnight stop at Jensen Beach before continuing on to the Marine Lab at Key Largo. Students went snorkeling and participated in marine research, hands on labs and classroom discussions. The trip concluded with a visit and overnight stay in Key West. The class is pictured at Sea World and at the Southernmost point of the US in Key West. Cayla Seelhorst, Isabele Nguyen and Adele Moore are pictures as they search the seaweed for water creatures at the Marine Lab.
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St. Dominic Students Visit Institute for Marine Mammal Studies
Saint Dominic Catholic School Grade 1 students visited the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. The students were able to see a Dolphin show; visit the touch tanks with sting rays, baby sharks, crabs, blow fish and hermit crabs; have a fossil dig where everyone got to bring home their fossil; pet a snake; learn about fish anatomy and conservation; and had a picnic lunch. Here (l – r) Hailey McKinney, Megan Trinh, Gracie Orrell, Ella Wilson learn about the different organs in a fish and what they looked like.
McGill-Toolen Statue Placed in Memory of Three Former Students
Fr. Dan Good, McGill-Toolen Chaplin, blesses the Guardian Angel Statue placed in the courtyard in memory of the 3 students we lost last summer: Claire Briggs, Andre Colletti and Thomas Harlan. The SGA raised the funds to purchase the statue during the school year.
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Four MCPSS Students Named to Press-Register's Top Academic Team
Four stellar graduates in the Mobile County Public School System's Class of 2013 were named to the Press-Register's Top Academic Team. They are: Kaylen Cruse of Williamson High School (top left); Zachary Farni of Davidson High School (top right); Delaney Thull of Davidson High School (bottom left); Channi Zirlott of Bryant High School (bottom right). Each year, the Press-Register honors local graduates who excel both in and out of the classroom. These students were recognized for not only having good grades but also for being heavily involved in their school and community. For example, Thull is deferring her admission into Princeton University for one year, she told the Press-Register, so she can work in impoverished Peru for nine months with ProWorld, an international service organization. There, she'll teach villagers about good hygiene and help set up clean water filtration systems. "My heart leans toward volunteerism. It's such a fulfilling thing," she told the Press-Register. "You give so much of yourself but you get so much more in return." Cruse, who graduated as valedictorian of Williamson High, has volunteered at hospitals and homeless shelters, according to the Press-Register. Farni, Mr. Davidson High School, was an International Baccalaureate student as well as the football team's place kicker, according to the newspaper. And Bryant valedictorian Zirlott's impressive resume includes dance, Hi-Q academic team and volunteering, according to the Press-Register.
Corpus Christi Snow Cone Fundraiser Benefits School Library
At the end of the school year, Corpus Christi Catholic School hosted a fundraiser with Kona Ice to benefit the school library. Students enjoyed snow cones while helping to raise money to purchase new books. Pictured enjoying their snow cones are Megan DeVoe and Danielle Flores.
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St. Paul’s Educator Listed in the Top Five for National Bammy Award
Kelli Etheredge, Teaching and Learning Resources Director at St. Paul’s Episcopal School, has been honored as a top five nominee for the National Bammy Awards presented by the Academy of Education Arts and Sciences International (The Academy). The Bammy Awards is a national celebration of the value of education, educators and life-long learning. The Academy includes an eclectic cadre of education leaders, education professors, journalists, editors, researchers, commentators, advocates, activists, visionaries and pioneers. It is comprised of a Board of Governors, a Council of Peers and an executive committee. Members of The Academy hand select the Bammy Award nominees. Etheredge was nominated for this award for her hard work and dedication to the growth of learning through technology at St. Paul’s. Her qualifications for this national honor are as follows: 13 years of teaching at St. Paul’s including English 9, World History 9, 6th grade Spanish, 8th grade Law & Society, Spanish 1, Composition 11 & 12 and Mentor; Dedication and love for each student and desire for their success; Creates a collaborative environment where students can use their learning styles & everyone has a voice; Master Trainer for Microsoft’s Innovative Educator Program; Presented on behalf of Microsoft at various conferences – The University of Alabama System Scholars Institute – one year, the International Society for Technology in Education Conference (ISTE) – three years & the Alabama Educational Technology Conference (AETC) – one year; Integration of technology in the classroom; Competed in the Microsoft U.S. Innovative Educator Forum four years in a row; Selected to attend Microsoft’s Global Innovative Educator Forum; Coached track at St. Paul’s (specifically hurdles) for seven years; Founded the Writing Center at St. Paul’s; Faculty representative for the annual fund our 60th year – the first time in history that the faculty reached 100% participation; Recognized as “hero in education” on Anthony Salcito's dailyedventures blog; Featured on Microsoft’s Educator Spotlight; Reviewed the Smithsonian Commons Prototype and provided feedback. In her role at St. Paul’s, Etheredge supports PreK-12th grade teachers in effective integration of technology and innovative lesson design. She is also a trained peer coaching facilitator through the PeerEd group. Before her career at St. Paul's, Etheredge practiced law for five years. In those years, she also taught an Introductory Business Law course and a Master's level Arbitration and Meditation course at the University of Mobile. Etheredge has attended Microsoft's US Forum for the last four years and in 2009 she was honored as the Best Practices Award runner-up for her for my “Poetry is Alive” project. In 2011, Etheredge won First Place for Knowledge Building for “The Count of Monte Cristo Mock Trial Project” and went on to present at the Global Forum in Washington D.C. Most recently, Etheredge attended the forum to present St. Paul’s professional development program. Microsoft has also featured some of her lessons, mainly her use of OneNote in the classroom, in various locations. Etheredge will attend a black tie, red carpet event on September 21, 2013 to be recognized for her achievements and to learn if she will be the overall winner of this national award. Not only is this accomplishment of Etheredge’s an incredible personal achievement, but it also showcases the high quality of educators at St. Paul’s Episcopal School.
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20 Eighth Graders Participate in Health Science Explorers Camp
Parents, business and industry leaders, and school board member Dr. Reginald Crenshaw attended the first-ever Health Science Explorer’s Camp student recognition on Friday, June 7. A total of 20 incoming eighth-grade students from middle schools throughout the district participated in the week-long camp at T.L. Faulkner Career-Technical Center. Throughout the week, the students participated in round table Q&A sessions with a variety of guest speakers from the health care industry. They performed hands-on simulated lab activities and completed CPR/First Aid/AED training. The students also toured the Mobile Medical Museum and the USA College of Health Science Simulation Lab.Dr. Diane Abercrombie, PA-C, Department Chair and Program Director at the Department of Physician Assistant Studies University of South Alabama, and guest speaker, shared her humble beginning in the medical profession with the students. She reminded them that participating in this camp was one of the most important steps to success in life. Mrs. Carol Statter, Work Force Development Coordinator at Infirmary Health, echoed off of Dr. Abercrombie’s message to the students that with so many health care occupations available, each person’s destination may be different but the steps to getting there are all the same. Guest speakers throughout the week included Cheryl Nicholls and Karen LaSarge, USA PA Studies Program; Chondra Freeman, USA College of Nursing; AnJie Davis, USA Health Science Simulation Lab; Lisa Battles, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and Selicia Hughes, USA College of Allied Health. MCPSS Health Science program instructors Mechelle Spriggs, Valeria McGrew, Dianne Pough, and Courtney Taylor served as camp advisors. Terria Moore, CTE Health Science Specialist and William White, Principal FCTC, camp coordinators, Steve Boykin, CTE Supervisor, and Mr. Larry Mouton, CTE Executive Director. A huge thanks to Mr. Charles White, CEO Franklin Primary Health Care and Chef Jason Lafferty, from the Culinard at Virginia College for their support and sponsorship of the camp.
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Outstanding Sea Cadets Honored
The Mobile Council of the Navy League recently honored local members of the U.S. Navy Sea Cadets Dunlap Division at their annual Fish Fry held at Mobile Yacht Club. Cadets receiving awards were: LPO AN Nathan Goss-- Steward Scholarship. The Steward Scholarship is a $1000 scholarship award. The Navy League awards this Scholarship each year to an outstanding Sea Cadet who exhibits qualities and character in keeping with the highest Naval Traditions. ALPO FN Hollis Henderson-- Theodore Roosevelt Youth Medal. The Navy League has established a Youth Medal that is awarded to outstanding Naval Sea Cadets. The award consists of a medal, ribbon bar, certificate, and pamphlet on President Theodore Roosevelt whose visage is on the medal. LC2 Joseph Mahoney-- Outstanding Navy League Cadet. This award was established to acknowledge the accomplishments and achievements of an Outstanding League Cadet. League Cadets comprise the younger component of the Sea Cadet Division. We are very proud of the young men and women of the Dunlap Division! Left photo, pictured Left to Right: ALPO Hollis Henderson, LC2 Joseph Mahoney, Midshipman Patricia Neno, LPO Nathan Goss; Rear LTJG John Wilson, Commanding Officer Dunlap Division. Right photo: Midshipman Patricia Neno (US Naval Academy), LC2 Joseph Mahoney
St. Dominic Students Participate in Rosary Pilgrimage
St. Dominic Catholic School students in Grade 2 recently participated in a Rosary Pilgrimage. The students visited area grottos where they prayed a decade of the rosary. They concluded the day with a picnic.
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My husband and I have a baby and are trying to live on a budget and pay off about $14,000 in debt. He wants to spend $100 a month for a date night, but I think this is too much under the circumstances. I’m a stay-at-home mom right now, and after taxes he makes about $3,200 a month. What do you think?
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You win on this one. If you’d told me you guys make $150,000 a year, then I’d say he was being completely reasonable. But with your income and a lot of debt to boot, it sounds like he’s just looking for an outlet to spend some money. The good thing is you’re working together and beginning to take this personal finance thing seriously. You’re just a little bit apart on the particulars in this area. I think you back this amount down to $40 or $50 for now. That’s plenty for a reasonable dinner and perhaps a baby sitter for a couple of hours. If you have
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family or friends nearby, you might not have to figure baby-sitting expenses into the equation at all. Keep in mind, too, that going out on a date doesn’t have to mean spending money. Years ago, when my wife and I were broke, we did tons of stuff that didn’t cost a dime. Picnics in the park or a pretty hike through the woods are great ways to spend time together while keeping the pocketbook in your pocket. Be creative and make sure you find ways to have “us” time on a regular basis. But you’re right on this one. You can go out and have plenty of fun together without spending a lot of money!
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First, you need to double-check and make sure the debts have been officially forgiven. Commercial debts, such as old credit card debt, are almost never for-
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given. They might be in default, or it may be that the company has written it off, but that’s not the same as being forgiven. Years ago, my grandfather loaned me money when I was in college to pay for part of my tuition. He forgave that debt not long after, so I didn’t owe him the money morally, legally or in any other way. But in a commercial setting, meaning you’re dealing with a bank or other lender, that doesn’t happen. If a credit card company decides to take less than the original amount owed, that’s a business decision that has changed the terms of the deal, both morally and legally. Sometimes they’d rather have a bird in the hand rather than promises in the bush. You don’t have an obligation to pay the original amount because the terms of the deal have been altered. Forgiven is forgiven. That means the deal and any obligation is completely wiped out and gone. But chances are, Chase or MasterCard aren’t going to call you up and forgive the debt.
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10 Ways to Make Drop Off Easier by Rachael Moshman
“Don’t leave me! NO! Please! Mommy! Mommy, don’t go!” Sound familiar? Separation anxiety is a normal part of child development. Babies and toddlers will often scream when it is time for Mommy or Daddy to hand them off to the caregiver, even if it is a familiar routine. It is also normal for preschoolers or young school age children to become tearful or clingy when starting a new school or returning after a break. Seeing their child so upset often results in a very guilty and stressed out parent. Many parents make the separation even more upsetting to their child without realizing it. I have worked with young children and families for over twenty years and have witnessed thousands of drop offs. Here are some tips for making drop off less stressful for everyone.
Build familiarity.
Bring your child to the facility
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before their first day. Let them see the caregivers or teachers, other children, play areas and materials. Arrange for them to visit several times, if possible, with the duration increasing slightly with each visit.
Tell your child what to expect.
Read storybooks about children who go to a babysitter, daycare or school. Let your child know where you’ll be while you’re away and when you’ll be back. Make sure they know who will be looking after them. Walk them through the day. For example, “After I walk you to your classroom I am going to go to work. I packed you ham and cheese for lunch today! After nap, you’ll go on the playground and I’ll be back to pick you up at 3:00.”
Don’t sneak out.
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even more upset than they were originally and it takes longer to calm them down. Let your child know you’re leaving instead of sneaking away.
Be quick.
Don’t prolong the goodbye. This doesn’t mean you should push them out of the car and drive off either! Establish a routine, such as you leave after you help your child hang up their backpack. Then give them a cheerful hug, kiss and goodbye and head out.
Keep going.
Say goodbye and then go. Tara, a mom of three, says, “I was a mess when I first sent my oldest child to daycare. I would listen outside the door and if she was still crying after thirty seconds, I headed right back in to comfort her. We’d do this half a dozen times or more some mornings. After several months the director urged me to wait longer. She stood with me and urged me to be patient. My daughter screamed for three Advertising: 251-304-1200
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minutes and stopped. I continued listening at the door and the crying decreased to mere seconds – if she cried at all!”
Call to check in.
If you’re worried, call or email the caregiver, director or teacher to check on your child.
Return on time.
When you come back when you say you will, your child will begin to understand that you’ll always return to them. If you’re going to be late, call the facility and emphasize that the message be explained to your child.
Stay calm.
Your child senses when you’re upset. If you are feeling guilty, frustrated or sad, they will feed off of your emotions. Stay calm and upbeat at both drop off and pick up times.
Rinse and repeat.
Stay consistent. Routines help children feel safe. Try to stick to the same schedule every morning.
Be patient.
Don’t throw in the towel if your child is still crying after a week. If you are happy with everything else about the caregiver or school, give it some time. It can take several weeks for a child to adjust to a new situation. However, trust your instincts. If your child’s reluctance to part from you is very out of character, there could be a situation with the caregiver, teacher or environment causing them stress. Remember that like most childhood phases, this too shall pass. However, if drop off causes your child intense and prolonged emotional distress, they may be suffering from separation anxiety disorder. According to kidshealth. org,separation anxiety disorder is rare, but can last into elementary school and beyond. Characteristics include a reluctance to sleep alone, loss of appetite, nightmares and panic attacks. If your child is excessively fearful of being separated from you, talk to their pediatrician.
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Getting On the Ball
Recommending the Best Toys and Products for Kids
Instead of children getting hooked on an endless stream of television, or before the gaming console becomes a critical part of the daily routine – get them up and active with games and toys that will get the ball rolling. The curve of a ball always means movement when properly deployed as they bounce, roll, spin and rock. Check out the following recommendations that will generate active play all year long!
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See-saws and teeter-totters are the first go-to destination for kids at almost every playground. Now you can up the action at home with the Teeter Ball. This clever design not only allows kids to teeter (and totter) the traditional way, but also includes a ball maze at the top of the fulcrum which adds an additional challenge for kids. The Teeter Ball is essentially a see-saw on a ball base which allows for rotation and tilting in addition to the up and down motion – so kids can explore a variety of moves as they work to direct the ball around its track. Portable, lightweight and indoor-friendly, the ups and downs of the Teeter Ball completely rock!
It’s easy to get outdoor play up and running in an instant with the Nerf Flag Football set. Nerf’s reputation for creating toys that encourage movement gets extra props for this collection of gear that makes teamwork (and taking sides) part of safe low-contact play. The set comes with Nerf’s Water Blitz coating that protects the football from absorbing moisture while retaining its superior grip texture for the long pass (or the fake, depending on the game plan). Add in the easy-clip flags (two color teams of eight) and you’ve got the makings of an epic moment in backyard sports. The Nerf Flag Football set is complete with everything kids need to get their running game on – fast.
Grow-to-Pro Basketball Set
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Ready to meet kids of all sizes on the court, the Grow-toPro Basketball Set is equipped for take the youngest basketball player from tot-to-tall with simple adjustments as their skills improve. With a starting goal height of three feet, the beginner basketball player can take his first shots with confidence. There’s even a removable ball-return to reduce the frustration of chasing wayward balls. As the hoopster improves (and grows), the goal height can rise to a height of four, five and eventually six feet – so the challenge keeps up with the child. While the set is okay for indoor use, outdoor set-up is recommended so the base can be weighted with water or sand, stabilizing it for no-holds-barred dunking. Durable and versatile, the Grow-to-Pro Basketball Set gets kids in the game for the long run.
Nothing heralds the true arrival of summer like homemade ice cream. But if there’s going to be enough ice cream for everyone, everyone needs to lend a hand in its creation. With an adult to measure the simple ingredients into the ball – it’s simply a matter of screwing the cylinder shut and passing the ball around. The ball needs to be rolled, rocked and shaken for about ten minutes (for the pint size) – simply keep it in motion. After a mid-chill open, scrape and stir, the ball is ready another round of movement. Ten minutes later, it’s time to bust out the bowls for ice cream! Ideal for picnics, camping and any gathering with kids who all want to “help”, the YayLabs Play and Freeze Ice Cream Ball lets small hands join in the production of a chilly summer treat.
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Help Kids Manage School Anxiety by Michele Ranard, M.Ed. “Anxiety becomes a problem when it causes emotional pain and suffering and disrupts your child’s ability to function well at school and in daily life.” (Diane Peters Mayer) All children occasionally feel butterflies during the school day. Nervousness may spring up while waiting to be called upon to give a speech on Rosa Parks. And if dancing is not their forte, that hip hop unit in P.E. class just may trigger a stomach ache.
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Psychologist and educator Marie Hartwell Walker likens school anxiety to a phobia of dogs. She writes, “For some kids, going to school is like confronting a vicious dog everyday. For them school is a place where they can’t succeed, where they feel bad about themselves, where they constantly fall short.”
What’s So Scary About School?
Social worker and author of Overcoming School Anxiety (2008), Diane Peters Mayer writes that over 6 million school children have school anxiety—a mindbody reaction ranging from butterflies to blanking out or having a panic attack. Kids may report feeling sick because their emotional and physical symptoms confuse them. Symptoms of school anxiety can include: a pounding heartbeat, diarrhea, nausea, headache, tense muscles, shortness of breath, and dizziness. Kids may feel overwhelmed, out of control, helpless, or embarrassed. Parents 40
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be struggling along with their caregivers. Other children may be over-scheduled and lacking sufficient time for free play. • Social issues. Kids who have trouble fitting in at school are at risk for school anxiety. Mayer says tweens are especially vulnerable. Bullying at school may also be a contributing factor.
Symptoms of school anxiety can include: a pounding heartbeat, diarrhea, nausea, headache, tense muscles, shortness of breath, and dizziness.
• Lack of support at school. Not all schools have programs in place to help kids with anxiety. This makes treatment and success there more difficult.
tant for you to keep your own worry and anxiety in check. To make things better for her, stay calm in spite of what she may say or do.
How Parents and Loved Ones Can Help
• Partner with school. Brainstorm with your child’s teachers and counselors on behalf of your child. Sometimes it is necessary to see a child therapist or a doctor outside of school. Emphasize with your child that this help is HONORABLE and not a sign of weakness or failure.
• Hear them and exude confidence. Mayer says to listen to your child describe the anxiety. “Reassure your child that together you are going to solve the problem and make things better.” Since your child may be feeling out of control, it is impor-
• Relaxation techniques. Various deep breathing, meditation, and relaxation exercises can help. A pediatrician, school counselor, or psychologist can be a helpful resource for suggestions.
Mayer’s book touches on the following tips for overcoming school anxiety.
• Reduce stress at home. This is a tough one! It’s extremely important to become a role model of good coping skills when it comes to stress and managing problems. Take good care of yourself and watch others around you benefit.
• Don’t be afraid to hope. “I believe in you” are powerful words for your child to hear from you. Talk about how you are confident she will overcome this rough patch and emerge stronger. Discuss how learning something new is never a waste of time and a critical part of development.
More Help for Anxiety
The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (www.adaa.org) provides information and checklists for parents to find professional help for their children or to find a therapist who treats anxiety disorders in your area. Michele Ranard helps children deal with school anxiety as an academic tutor. She has two children, a master’s in counseling, and blogs at cheekychicmama.blogspot.com and hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com.
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Azalea City Center For the Arts
63 Midtown Park East – Mobile 251-510-1808; www.azaleacityarts.com Mobile’s All- Inclusive Home for the Creative Kid. See listing under Preforming Arts.
Sunshine Sue’s Playgarden
See Listing under Music for more information.
Center for Living - Space 301
301 Conti Street, Mobile 251-208-5671; www.space301.com Children’s programming is very important to the Centre for the Living Art’s mission. The CLA offers tours and classes to school groups based on current installations. Workshops and Summer Camps will be inspired by the themes explored in Futures Project. Pre-K and Kids Studio are free programs available for children to explore contemporary art and music. Art Lounge will provide monthly projects in the gallery for the whole family to drop-in and enjoy. To learn more, please contact Brennan Gibson, Education Coordinator at 251 208 5658 or cla.gibson@cityofmobile.org. Check our website for class schedules and events.
Mobile Museum of Art
4850 Museum Drive, Mobile 251-208-5200, www.mobilemuseumofart.com Art All Year Long Classes! In Home School and After School art classes, a wide variety of media encourage experimentation and creativity, while lesson plans include elements and principles of art. Mobile Museum of Mobile Bay Parents I August 2013
Art gallery tours enhance students’ learning experience, also. The Education Department continues the tradition of offering afternoon art classes from 3:40-4:45 on Tuesdays for children ages 4 – 7 and on Wednesdays for children ages 8 – 12. Fall, winter and spring terms available, enabling students to nurture their creative spirits all year long. We also offer Home School Classes – Mobile Museum of Art: Home School Art School. Join home schooled students at Mobile Museum of Art for studio art classes and art appreciation starting in the fall, with a choice of Wednesday or Thursday classes. Eight classes meet each semester every other week from 1-3pm. For more information - Call Kim Wood at 251-208-5212 or email kwood@MobileMuseumOfArt.com.
Mobile Parks and Recreation Community Activities
Numerous locations, Mobile 251-208-1607; www.cityofmobile.org/parks Art, Music, Sports, Dance, Educational Classes and more. Visit www.cityofmobile.org/parks or www.communityactivitiesprogram.com.
Studio 3 Adventures in Art
4513 Old Shell Road, Holiday Place, Mobile 251-753-9415 or email Studio3mobile@bellsouth.net. Art Classes!
The Watermelon Patch
6417 Hillcrest Park Court; Mobile, AL 251-633-3288, www.thewmpatch.com The Watermelon Patch is a planned play program for children Birth to 12 years of age. It offers a series of parent/child classes devoted 42
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to the physical, emotional and social development of children. Weekly classes are offered with activities designed to improve balance, coordination and other sensory stimuli while reinforcing good social skills in a group play environment. The Watermelon Patch also offers a very important link to other parents with children of the same age. We offer many various classes including Drama and Art.
Performing Arts Azalea City Center For the Arts
63 Midtown Park East – Mobile 251-510-1808; www.azaleacityarts.com Mobile’s All- Inclusive Home for the Creative Kid. Drama Camp Productions - Sunny Side Theater. Drama Camp Productions & Sunny Side Theater offers a variety of after-school classes for all ages and talent level. Legend of Sleepy Hollow auditions are Sept 3rd &4th. The rest of season includes Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Into the Woods, and The Little Mermaid. Visit www.sunnysidedrama.com for complete class descriptions. Art Classes - Mixed Media Studio Art- Margaux Bodet, Art Instructor; Email bodetmm@gmail.com Precision Dance Academy is home of the regionally, and nationally, award winning “Precision Competition Divas”. PRECISION is a recreational & competition studio that focuses on strong technique, one on one instruction, and an amazing love and passion for the art of dance. At Precision, we provide a family atmosphere with some of the most talented and well rounded instructors on the Gulf Coast, offering over 50 classes a week including all dance styles and levels, for ages 2- adult. Advertising: 251-304-1200
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Classes Offered weekly include: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Cheer, Stretch, Musical Theatre, and Tumbling. Call 251-2223403, visit www.PrecisionDanceAcademy. NET, or email PrecisionDanceAcademy@hotmail.com Full Scale School of Music offers a variety of group classes and private lessons for those interested in learning an instrument. Contact Daniel Driskell for scheduling: 251-454-6591 or dgdriskell@gmail.com. Daniel Driskell, Director piano, guitar, bass, mandolin, saxophone, clarinet, flute www.danieldriskell.com, Angela Rayburn - piano, voice, Brandon M. Caten – voice, David White - drums, percussion, Joshua Ward - guitar, bass, Kristen Walker - flute, clarinet, saxophone, Natalie Blackburn - violin, viola. Visit www.azaleacityarts.com for a complete listing of classes. Photo Bella Photography Lessons – Classes include Photo Editing. Visit www.azaleacityarts.com for a complete listing of classes. Stephanie Massey, Director; stephmmassey@bellsouth.net, 251-3662162. Camps and parties also available! The Greenhouse at ACCA-Improve Your School Performance. We help with Reading – Math – Social Skills – Tutoring – Homework Assistance – ACT Prep – College Applications -Social Cognitive Intervention. We are Fastforward providers, Cogmed Coaches and Certified ADHD Life Coach. Bo Dooley & Michael Ann Kelley (256) 252-8374 or (251) 209-1102; bodooley.thegreenhouse@gmail.com; masteach1@gmail.com.
and scenic art classes; and an elaborate, fullscale puppet theatre. At the Playhouse-in-thePark there is something for all ages. Conservatory Arts Training Program - The Playhouse-in-the-Park offers a training program in which students between the ages of 6 and early 20s can learn the art and craft of theater and music. There are three levels of acting classes and students are placed based on age, experience, and talent. Levels 2 and 3 are for serious, devoted students interested in learning the art and techniques of acting, and auditions are required for placement in these classes. Those auditioning should expect to be interviewed and be ready to deliver a short prepared monologue. Classes are offered in three 10-week quarters (September - December, January - March, and March - May). Please call 251-602-0630 or visit www.playhouseinthepark.org for information. Music Lessons Offered at the PlayhouseGuitar: Call Danny Mollise at 251-602-0630 Piano: Call Scott Jolly at 251-422-2178 Voice: Call Candice Drinkard at 251-680-0954 Dance Classes: Throughout the year, national award-winning choreographer Matthew Kiel offers dance classes at the Playhouse for 3 through adult. Classes include Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Hip Hop, and Ballroom. Contact Matthew Kiel at phnpdance@gmail.com or 251-382-3966.
Playhouse in the Park
See listing under Preforming Arts.
4851 Museum Dr., Mobile 251-602-0630, www.playhouseinthepark.org Training young people in theatre arts since 1961. Our program has grown to include four large productions a year; a comprehensive training program of drama, dance, vocal, piano, guitar,
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251-510-1808; www.azaleacityarts.com Mobile’s All- Inclusive Home for the Creative Kid. See listing under Preforming Arts.
Broussard’s Academy of Music
1541 East I-65 Service Road South, Mobile 251-344-8856; www.broussardspianos.com Offering piano, violin, organ, and voice for adults and for children of all ages– Free introductory Piano lessons when you mention this listing!
Mobile School of Piano
Located in West Mobile (251) 272-9616; mobileschoolofpiano.com Private Piano Lessons for ages 4 to adult. Learn how to sight-read, play by ear, improvise and more in a fun, uplifting environment! Instructor, Shiloh Lange, will be spending quality one on one time with each student teaching self-expression through the gift of music. Each student has their own style, so let’s have fun discovering it together! There is limited space so call today for a free trial lesson!
Sunshine Sue’s Playgarden
1108 Dauphin Street, Mobile 251-421-2434, http://www.sunshinesuesplaygarden.com Find us on Facebook! Play Place, Drop off Service, Birthday Parties, Classes and More! Numerous Classes available: Now in Session-Kindermusik and Art Classes. Coming Soon: Regularly Scheduled Sing-a Longs, Story Times and Puppet Shows.
Andy’s Music Inc.
Azalea City Center For the Arts 63 Midtown Park East – Mobile
1412 Hillcrest Rd., Mobile 251-633-8944; www.andysmusiconline.com Find us on Facebook! Stop Dreaming, Start
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Playing! Andy’s Music offers music lessons for people of all ages. Visit the website for information on scheduling lessons on a wide variety of instruments. Private and Group Lessons Available!
Christ United Methodist Church Kindermusik
Christ UMC, 6101 Grelot Road, Mobile 251-342-0462, kindermusikatchristunited.com Kindermusik International is the world’s leading publisher of music and movement curricula for parents and their children, ages newborn to 7 years old.
Ellis Studios
2712 Old Shell Road, Mobile; 251-479-3828 Find us on Facebook! We gladly offer fun and informative music lessons at your location or ours. All Skill Levels Are Welcome. Offering private music lessons for Band Instruments, Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo and Voice. Musical Instrument Repairs also available.
Mobile Symphony Music Education Program, The
www.mobilesymphony.org The Education Programs are designed to be available to all ages from elementary to adult and include music instruction, live performances and lectures, and performance ensembles. The following classes are available: Preludes – Mobile Symphony musicians teach general music to PreK-second grade classes in a school, one day a week for 25 weeks. Strings Classes – Mobile Symphony musicians give group violin and cello lessons to 3rd – 8th grade students. String Academy – A training ensemble for
intermediate level violin, viola, cello and bass students. Mobile Symphony Youth Orchestra – offers young instrumental musicians throughout the Gulf Coast an opportunity for growth and development by preparing, studying and performing various genres of orchestral literature. Chamberfest – A 4-day chamber music workshop for string players and pianists of all ages in the Mobile Bay area.
Dance Broadway South Dance Studio
Two locations in Mobile: 7906 Westside Park Dr. (West Mobile- Off Schillinger/ 1 mile south of Winn Dixie Shopping Center) and Regency Square-Airport/University behind Applebee’s, 251-639-0660; www.broadwaysouthdance.com Choose Broadway South – Large, diverse faculty headed by a New York Dance Professional. Spacious studios with room to dance! Sprung dance floors keep our dancers healthy - just step on our floors and you can tell the difference. Tremendous schedule with plenty to offer children through adults at all levels. Large one way windows for parent observation - open every class. Limited Class Sizes, Age Appropriate Classes and Choreography Dance lessons offered at both locations for ages 2-10+. Call for details or visit www. broadwaysouthdance.com.
Debbie’s School Of Dance
6429 Hillcrest Pk. Ct., Mobile 251-633-9559; www.debbiesdance.com Dance classes for ages 2 – 18. Ballet, Jazz,
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Tap, Tumbling, Hip Hop, Pointe and Lyrical. Debbie’s School of Dance was established in 1983 and has been serving Mobile County for 30 years. Offers a state-of-the-art studio equipped with 3 large studios, sprung floor, observation windows, 4 bathrooms, dressing rooms, and a large lobby to accommodate our students and parents.
Mobile Ballet Inc
4351 Downtowner Loop N, Mobile 251-342-2241; www.mobileballet.org Mobile Ballet School is recognized as the region’s foremost dance studio, offering the finest training in classical ballet and jazz. Our faculty has extensive performance and teaching experience, enabling us to offer a complete curriculum from pre-ballet through professional levels. For our youngest students, Mobile Ballet School is now an official Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy! Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy classes are taught through a nationwide network of top quality dance studios. This program offers a quality dance education in a caring and fun environment, all based on the beloved Angelina Ballerina character. Please visit our website or call for more information.
Sheffield School of Dance
3 Locations: West Mobile, Springhill Village, Dauphin/Rickarby - Midtown. West Mobile location just 2 minutes off Hillcrest Road. 251-479-3926; www.sheffielddance.net. Founded by Mary Lou Sheffield Noletto in 1943, Sheffield School of the Dance is Mobile’s Most Respected Name in Dance Training. “Motivating young people and enhancing lives.” All ages and levels are taught from age 3 thru adults, and Beginner thru Advanced/
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Professional Level Classes. The very best in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Stretch & Flex, Progressions & Turns, Boot Camp and more is offered! For more information, call 479-3926.
Brandy Brown Studio
3001 Old Shell Road, Mobile 251-509-5659; Find us on Facebook! The Brandy Brown Studio provides professional instruction in a nurturing and creative environment for students ages three through high school seniors in dance, vocal performance and drama.
Carole Graham Dance Center
517 Holcombe Ave., Mobile 251-473-1489; Dance Classes for all levels. Call for more information.
CC Dance Studio and Company
2560 Leroy Stevens Rd., 251-639-1106 We offer Classes in Pre-Ballet, Mommy and Me, Pre-School combo; 6-up in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Leaps and Turns, Technique, Tumbling, Progression, Cheer/ Dance, Back Handspring Class, Voice and Musical Theater. We also offer an Advance 4-6 year old class for those interested in competing at a later date. We offer a Happy Feet program where we can teach children at an older age the basics without holding the other students back. Find us on Facebook!
Creative Dance Center, LLC
Classes held UMS Wright and St. Ignatius Schools. After school classes for Preschool12th. Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Lyrical. Email creativedance@bellsouth.net. Call Renee McAleer 610-3992 or Shay Owen 479-6551 x 240 for more information.
Gale’s Studio of Dance, Inc.
6345 Airport Blvd., Mobile 251-343-9544; www.galesstudioofdance.com Gale’s Studio of Dance offers classes in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Character, Tip Toe Tots, Acrobatics and Pre-school. An annual recital is held in May. The emphasis of our studio is on dance as a rewarding and fulfilling experience, and is designed to meet the needs of any student interested in the art of dance. Great care and individual attention is given in nurturing the abilities of each student to their fullest potential.
Grace Line Dance Studio 4154 Wulff Road, Ste. E., Semmes 251-232-4786; www.gracelinesdance.com Grace Lines Dance Studio is a Christian studio directed by Kiersten Borowski. She is an experienced instructor imparting not only dance technique, but elegance, grace and a heart for expressing beauty in dance as a form of worship. Your young dancer will grow in ability as well as physically, spiritually and emotionally. Jubilee School of Dance
6245 Old Rangeline Road, Theodore 251-408-0219; www.rockofmobile.org/The_ Rock_Church/JUBILEE-SCHOOL-OF-DANCE. html. Dance classes for ages 3 and up. Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Gymnastics, and Pre-dance. Special Needs classes.
Kelly’s Dance Academy
9420 Alabama 188, Irvington 251-605-3960; Find us on Facebook! Kelly’s Dance has been teaching students in the Bayou La Batre area for 25 years! Classes offered: Visit www.MobileBayParents.com
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Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Acrobatics, Hip Hop, Baton, Cheerleading, and Contemporary!
Kimberleigh’s School Dance
5021 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile; 251- 661-0501 Dance studio offering classes in Tap, Pointe, Lyrical, Jazz, Hip Hop, Beginner - Advanced, Ballet, Ages 3 & Up, Acro-Gym.
Melinda Leigh Performing Arts Center
6641 Moffett Rd, Mobile 251-649-6361; www.mlpac.com The Melinda Leigh Dance Company offers classes in Tap, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Ballet, Musical Theater, Pointe, Contemporary, Lyrical, Leaps and Turns, Flexibility, Modern, Cheerleading and Acrobatics.
Playhouse in the Park
www.playhouseinthepark.org See Listing Performing Arts.
Rhythm Dance Center
879 Snow Road North, Mobile 251-649-2767; www.therhythmdancecenter.com Rhythm Dance Center offers recreational classes as well as an outstanding performance team. Classes are held weekly for ages of pre-school to advanced levels. All classes are conducted in a friendly, fun technique. We strive to ensure each child’s potential is reached, and more importantly, that they have fun while learning. Rhythm Dance Center offers classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Tumbling, and Hip-Hop for ages 2 & up.
590 Schillenger Rd, Mobile; 251-455-3044 www. mobilebaydanceacademy.com Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Tumbling, Hip Hop, Lyrical, & more. Mobile Bay Dance Academy, Inc. is committed to providing professional dance instruction inspiring self awareness and self discipline through the passion and love of dance.
Robinson’s School Of Dance Three Locations: Saraland Branch- 675-5915 Irvington Branch- 824-9745 West Mobile Branch 639-7473 www.robinsonsschoolofdance.com Founded in 1971. We offer the best instruction in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Acrobatics and Baton.
Next Generation Dance Center
Turning Point Dance Academy
Mobile Bay Dance Academy, Inc.
5721 Hwy 90 W., Ste C, Theodore 251-653-8233; nextgenerationdancecenter.com Our goal is to promote self-worth, discipline, and self-expression through the art of dance. Next Generation Dance Center is focused on providing high-quality dance education and we will do everything we can to meet your expectations. With a variety of classes to choose from, we’re sure you’ll find exactly what you need. We’re a studio with over 20 years of dance experience. Come be a part of our family!
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4880 Lakeland Drive; 251-422-0262 www.turningpointedanceacademy.biz Our goal is to treat each child as an individual and to foster their self confidence by expressing themselves through the art of dance. We would love to have you as a part of our dance family. We offer two dance floors, a spacious waiting area with a TV monitor for each studio, and terrific parking. We offer Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Cheerleading, Tumbling and more.
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Cheer Force One
8700 Zeigler Blvd., Mobile 251-634-0203; www.cheerforceone.com All Star Cheerleading & Tumbling Classes for boys and girls. Visit www.cheerforceone.com or email info@cheerforceone.com for more information.
Nasser Gymnastics
3055 Old Shell Road, Mobile 251-479-9311; www.nassergymnastics.net We believe gymnastics & cheerleading are all-inclusive sports. We have a place for any child, regardless of prior experience or skill level. We have designed each of our programs to provide the necessary education and instruction to allow each Nasser student all the benefits gymnastics and/or cheerleading has to offer. We have gymnastics, tumbling & cheer classes along with private instruction. Visit www.nassergymnastics.net to view a list of our classes.
Cottage Hill Gymnastics Center
1711 Hillcrest Rd., Mobile 251-666-0559; www.cityofmobile.org/parks Gymnastics, Tumbling and Trampoline.
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5 Star Cheerleading and Tumbling
4123 Government Blvd., Suite D2 251-442-5412 or 251-379-3139; www.5starcheerleading.com Beginner through elite tumbling classes, flexibility, and competitive cheerleading programs. Classes for all ages, No experience necessary.
Miss Lisa’s Gymnastics
2907 Old Shell Road, Mobile 251-471-9708; Gymnastics and cheerleading classes.
Ms. Daphne’s CheerNastics
102 Baker Rd., Satsuma 251-599-2205 or 251-675-3322; Find us on Facebook! Gymnastics and Cheer Classes.
Planet Gymnastics
900 Schillinger Road S #B, Mobile 251-650-0699; www.planetgymnastics.com For boys and girls all levels from beginner to elite. We have a 17,500 sf, air-conditioned, state-of-the-art facility with in-ground trampolines, a 100’ long trampoline track, foam pits, two full floor areas, a specially designed preschool gym, trampoline & tumbling and Olympic equipment for girls’ and boys’ gymnastics. When you come to visit you’ll find various other activities available in our complex. For more information and registration forms, visit www.planetgymnastics.com.
The Watermelon Patch
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Martial Arts 9120 Airport Blvd. # H, Mobile 251-776-1978; www.innerstrengthmartialarts.info Taekwondo for children and adults of all levels. Rick Hoadley, Master Instructor 7th Degree Black Belt in the martial art of Taekwondo has over 35 years of professional experience. *Also offering program for special needs children.*
www.johngrahamselitemartialarts.com Kids, teens and adult classes. Elite Fitness offers a unique “family” atmosphere with a complete approach to a fitness lifestyle in a luxurious and friendly environment. Our professional staff provides members with personalized instruction and care. We offer an After School Karate program. We pick kids up from school and they have two Karate classes a week. Also we have Karate classes for adults and children in our regular program.
ATA Martial Arts
Master Steger’s Ultimate Martial Arts
Inner Strength Martial Arts
1261-B Hillcrest Road, Mobile 251-633-5808; www.mobileata.com Ages 3-Adult. Learn fitness, self-defense and self confidence. The ATA Black Belt Academy is dedicated to the highest quality of martial arts training. We are committed to continually enhancing our program to address exercise, drills, safety tips and a realistic approach to self-defense situations. We “Build Confidence Through Achievement” and provide an environment conducive to positive relationships, fostering self-discipline, self-confidence and self-respect.
David Holler’s Taekwondo
2423 Schillinger Road South, Mobile 251-272-0289; www.davidhollerstaekwondo.com Premiere martial arts school established in 1996. Offering classes for children ages 5-adults and in a fun, positive, family environment. David Holler is 6th Degree Black Belt and Master Instructor who has been training in Taekwondo for over 30 years.
Graham’s Elite Martial Arts (Elite Fitness) 1121 County Road 33, Mobile, 251-633-7837
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Master Yoon’s World Taekwondo Academy
5055 B Cottage Hill Road, Mobile 251-666-9300; www.yoonstkd.com Quality taekwondo instruction to children and adults of all levels, from absolute beginner through advanced. Courses are ongoing, with separate classes for children aged 5 and up, adults and teens. Family classes are also available. Grand Master Nam Kyu Yoon has been teaching for over 30 years. His Olympicstyle Taekwondo provides students with better health, focus, perseverance, and much more.
Mobile Taekwondo Center
900 Schillinger Rd. S., Mobile; 251-786-5425 Offering children and adult Taekwondo classes. Mobile Taekwondo is a proud member of the United States Taekwondo Center.
McLean’s Martial Arts & Fitness
1490 Celeste Road, Saraland 251-675-9662; www.mcleansmartialarts.com
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McLean’s Martial Arts offers highly specialized martial arts classes for children and adults taught by nationally certified instructors. Children’s Taekwondo programs include unlimited class attendance, fun & motivational classes and a positive, family environment.
Port City MMA
2502 Schillinger Rd. S., Suite #7, Mobile 251-470-0903; www.portcitymma.com Classes available for kids and adults in kickboxing, boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, submission grappling, and wrestling. Mixed martial arts with cardio workout and strength training.
Ryu Shotomon Martial Arts
Unit C 2180 Schillinger Rd. North, Semmes 251-366-1220; www.shotomonryu.net Specialize in complete Japanese Budo, including Karate, Aikido, Jujitsu, Ninjutsu, 12 Kobudo Weapons, Kenjutsu, Iaido, Kyudo and Kyoshojutsu. We also teach Bando (Burmese Kick Boxing) and Mixed Martial Arts.
Shaolin Institute
704 Lakeside Dr., Mobile 251-662-3225; www.shaolin-world.net The Kung Fu for Kids classes will build your child’s confidence, increase flexibility, improve balance, and teach discipline. They will also learn to respect themselves and others, gain strength and improve overall mental health.
Springhill Taekwondo Center
100 S. Florida St. # B, Mobile 251-479-4999; www.springhilltaekwondo.com Looking for an activity the whole family can do? Taekwondo classes are the perfect answer, and it’s a lot of fun at Springhill Taekwondo
Center. The family who kicks together – sticks together! Having a hobby that is beneficial for you and your children keeps you more interested in one another’s activities and gives you something to talk about. We teach classes for children as young as 4, but you can start at any age. We offer personal training for the competitive athlete. Conditioning is important, especially for the weekend competitor who needs to maintain strength and endurance. Individualized strength and conditioning programs created by our certified personal trainer will keep you in great shape. Be your best, have fun and compete. •Taekwondo Classes – Gain confidence, build fitness, and learn to persevere •Self Defense Class Schedule – Check out our classes for all ages starting with preschoolers •Personal Training – Individualized plans to help you meet your fitness goals. Whether you’re looking for a hobby to share with the whole family or a competitive edge in athletics, Springhill Taekwondo Center is the place to be.
Sports
Fall of each year. Tball, Coach Pitch Baseball, Coach Pitch Softball – Spring, Flag Football – Summer, Soccer--Fall, Basketball – Winter, 678 Basketball - Late Summer/Early Fall (middle school), 678 Volleyball - Late Winter/Early Spring (volleyball).
City of Mobile Swim Assoc. (CMSA)
251-422-0011; www.swimcmsa.com A year-round swim team that was founded in 1979. The City of Mobile Swim Association offers training and practice groups for swimmers of all ages and ability levels. We work to offer age specific training for all of our athletes geared towards challenging each individual and developing each individual to the best of THEIR abilities. We believe in a building a program from the novice level, and try to make swimming not only a sporting choice but a fun, healthy lifelong activity.
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Christ United Methodist Church
6101 Grelot Rd., Mobile, 251-342-0462 www.christumcsports.com The Recreation Ministry at Christ United Methodist Church seeks to provide opportunities for members of the CUMC family and guests from throughout the community to come together for sports activities, fitness programs, various arts classes, entertainment, and just good clean fun with family and friends. Young Runners Club - Spring and Fall-Young Runners Club is for K5-9th graders and is offered in the Spring and
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Mobile Bay Soccer Academy http://www.mobilebayfc.net/
Mobile Parks and Recreation Community Activities
Locations: numerous locations, Mobile 251-208-1607; www.cityofmobile.org/parks Art, Music, Sports, Dance, Educational Classes and more. Please visit www.cityofmobile.org/ parks or www.communityactivitiesprogram. com for more information
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Mobile Youth Football Conference
www.myfc.org; We provide an organized recreational football and cheerleading program for the youth of the city of Mobile and Mobile County.
The Junior Golf Association of Mobile
3201 Dauphin Street, Suite E, Mobile www.jgam.net Ages 8-18. The Junior Golf Association is dedicated to promoting and encouraging the development and availability of junior golf opportunities in Southwest Alabama.
The Copeland-Cox Tennis Center
851 Gaillard Drive, Mobile 251-208-5181; www.mobiletenniscenter.net, Offers a variety of tennis clinics. The Mobile Tennis Center (Copeland-Cox) is a city of Mobile facility that is recognized as one of the largest public tennis complexes with 60 tennis courts. Facilities: Cottage Hill, Lions Park and Mobile Tennis Center.
Volleyball
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www.ysal.org. Y youth sports programs offer children the ability to learn good sportsmanship, communica-
tion skills, the value of healthy competition and offer a way to have fun while building gross motor skills. We encourage parents to get in on the action by volunteering as a coach, team parent and, of course, acting as your child’s number one cheerleader. Team Sports: Basketball, Running Camp, Soccer, Swim Team & T-ball (offered only at Hearin-Chandler Family YMCA
Horseback Riding Celisse’s School of the Equestrian
2568 Sollie Rd., Mobile 251-289-1244; www.kcequestrianarts.com This is a classical riding school that focuses on establishing a relationship between the horse and rider at a professional performance level. I emphasize horsemanship and the performing arts. We also provide Therapeutic Riding Lessons to those with special needs (mental or physical), blind or deaf, and recovering from injury. It is our goal that everyone who wants to experience, learn, and benefit from horses is able to do so.
Mimi C. Peters Riding School at Silver Lining Farm
10727 El Nina Drive, Mobile 251-634-1229, www.silverliningfarm.net Silver Lining Farm offers riding lessons in classical English style for children and adults. Our goal is to teach students how to ride, handle and groom horses safely and to the best of their ability. Our instructors are experienced riders and teachers.
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Sandstone Equestrian Center
9450-A Jeff Hamilton Rd., Mobile 251-633-8088; www.sandstoneequestriancenter.com Our lesson program is open to riders of all ages and experience levels. We specialize in dressage and eventing while teaching the basics of English riding emphasizing safety and care of the horse. We offer both group and private lessons.
Education / Tutoring Sylvan Learning Center
8020 Moffett Rd., Suite A, Mobile 251-649-8522; www.educate.com At Sylvan we know that every child is unique, each with a different set of skills and academic needs. This is why we design a learning plan specifically for each child. The key to personal instruction is Sylvan Insight™ - a four-step process which includes assess, plan, teach, and then apply. The result is the personal learning students need to be whomever they aspire to be.
The Think Tank Tutoring
251-414-4494; www.TheThinkTankTutoring.com Start your school year with a tutor and stop the school struggles before they begin! Improve your child’s grades with affordable one-on-one private tutoring in your home! The Think Tank Tutoring and Educational Services is your solution • All Subjects • Grades K-12 • LD/ADD/ADHD • Homework Help • Test Prep • Specializing in Reading, Math, Algebra I&II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Science, History, English • SOAR Study
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Skills • Certified Teachers. Our average student improves two letter grades in just 60 days!
Kumon Learning Center
3152 Old Shell Road, Suite 1 251-447-2264; www.kumon.com After-school math and reading enrichment program. Designs individualized programs that allow children to advance at their own pace, instilling in them a passion and desire to learn more.
Lindamood-Bell Learning
2864 Dauphin Street, Suite D 251-473-6808; Toll Free: 800-300-1818 www.lindamoodbell.com Email: mobile.center@lindamoodbell.com “We create the magic of learning!” Founded in 1986 by Patricia Lindamood and Nanci Bell, Lindamood-Bell is dedicated to enhancing human learning. Our founders are the authors of critically acclaimed instructional programs that teach children and adults to read, spell, comprehend, think critically, and express language.
Scouting Boy Scouts of America
2587 Government Blvd., Mobile 251-476-4600; www.scouting.org
Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama
Mobile, 251-344-3330; 800-239-6636 www.girlscoutssa.org; communications@ girlscoutssa.org
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U. S. Naval Sea Cadet’s Dunlap Division 251-401-1907, INST Cynthia Lowder, NSCC, clowder2002@bellsouth.net Cadets learn seagoing skills aboard Navy and U.S. Coast Guard ships and shore activities that emphasize patriotism, courage, self-reliance, team work, leadership skills, accountability, military training that builds character, and for some, helping those transiting into a military career. They are even authorized by the Secretary of the Navy to wear Navy uniforms marked with the Sea Cadet Corps insignia. The program is open to the community for young men and women ages 10 to high school graduation with open enrollment year round. Naval League Cadets consist of ages 10-13 who are introduced to maritime and military life before becoming full-fledged Sea Cadets between the ages of 14-17 or upon high school graduation.
After School and Extended Day Programs Sunshine Sue’s Playgarden
1108 Dauphin Street, Mobile 251-421-2434; www.sunshinesuesplaygarden. com/email: hello@sunshinesuesplaygarden.com Play Place, Drop off Service, Classes and More! Sue’s Drop Off Club (M-F, 9am-6pm): $10/Month or $100/year for Family Club Membership, $8/hr for ages 2-12. 4 hours Maximum per child per day. Reservations required for a guaranteed spot; walk-ins welcome if there is availability. Children must bring or
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purchase a snack if dropped off for more than 2 hours. Parents’ Night Out (2nd Friday of every month to coincide with the LODA Artwalk, 6-9pm): $24 per child for ages 3-12. Art and/or Musical Activities, plus Movie Nights will be included as entertainment. Snacks and drinks will be served. Please visit our website for more information.
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Creative Learning Center
5880 Three Notch Rd., Mobile, 251-661-2992 We are a childcare center eager to meet your needs. Our business hours are 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. We accept children from 6 weeks old to 12 years old. Our van picks up from Nan Gray Davis Elementary and Griggs Elementary. You are more than welcome to come and visit.
Gordon Smith Child Development Ctr
2448 Gordon Smith Drive, Mobile 251-471-1581, www.gesgc.org/gordon-cdc.html The afterschool care program offers a constructive balance of teacher led activities and free time for student exploration. The students are able to get help with their homework and enjoy activities such as: Arts and crafts, Science and math, Character development activities Games and sports. Class size is limited to 12. Cost is $45.00/week. Afternoon snack provided. Registration is necessary. Transportation is provided from some elementary schools. Teacher is certified in Elementary Education.
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Jubilee Child Care Center & Pre-School 6631 Wall Street, Mobile 251-776-7022 (Pre-School) 251-633-0018 (Infant Center) www.jubileechildcare.com School-age program for ages 5-12 provided during after-school hours, holidays and summer months.
Kids Stuff Preschool
320 Hillcrest Rd., Mobile 251-272-3428; www.kidsstuffpreschool.com Before/after-school care for school age children. Before and after school pickup service to the following schools: E. R. Dickson, Collier elementary, O’rourke Elementary. Children are served breakfast before school and a snack after school. A special homework area is offered to help children with their work. Outside play and also indoor games and activities are offered.
Kids Zone of Tillman’s Corner
4612 Bush Lane, Mobile 251-661-3280 We are open from 6am-6pm, Monday through Friday. We provide care for children ages 6 weeks- 11 years. We offer the Abeka curriculum. We provide before and after school van service to Griggs. Our staff helps each child with their homework. Our Summer Camp for school age children is super! Our kids are served a hot breakfast and lunch with an afternoon snack. Email kidszoneoftc@bellsouth.net.
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KinderCare Learning Center
Hillcrest Road KinderCare 2258 Hillcrest Rd., Mobile 251-660-1126; www.kindercare.com Before/After School care for school-age children. Open 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM.
La Petite Academy
955 Hillcrest Rd., Mobile 877-861-5078; www.lapetite.com Before and after-school care for school-age children 5-12.
Lighthouse Academy of Excellence & Achievement
9930 Cody Diskell Rd., Grand Bay 251-957-0641; www.academylighthouse.org Since 1993, the Lighthouse Academy has been a service-oriented child care facility. MondayFriday 6:30am-12:00midnight. Ages 6 weeks4K. Before and after care programs available for ages up to 12.
Melton’s Tots Tendercare Academy
2946 W. Turner Rd., Mobile; 251-457-6304 After school care with pick up provided. Childcare for ages 5 weeks – 12 years. State Licensed.
Moffet Road Baptist Child Development Center
5555 Moffett Road, Mobile 251-343-1568; www.mrbcdc.org Before and after school care for K5 through fifth grade.
1650 Shillinger Rd. N., Semmes Mount Ararat Learning & 251-645-6451 Development Center Before and after school care for children to 12 7172 Old Military Road, Theodore PulmAssoc WhtFlwr ad monitoring. 5/8/13 10:40 AM251-653-6201, Page 1 years. State Licensed, video www.maldc.com
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MALDC offers full time day care with before and after school care.
Mount Hebron Christian Child Development Center
2531 Berkley Avenue, Mobile 251-456-8700; mthebroncm.org/mhccdc.htm Comprehensive childcare services for children 6 weeks – 12 years of age on a part-time or fulltime basis. Hours: 6:00am-6:00pm.
Snow Road FBC-Child Dev. Center
2370 Snow Rd N., Semmes 251-649-6096 or 251-649-6097 Before and after-school care provided for children entering K-5 through fifth grade. Transportation to and from Allentown Elementary, Semmes Elementary and Collier Elementary is included.
S.T.A.R. Program (Study Time and Recreation)
City of Mobile Parks and Recreation Special Activities Division; 251-666-6404 or 251-6666053. Before school and after school child care. Morning Program: 6:30 am until school starts. Evening program: End of day school bell until 6:00pm. Register in person at: City of Mobile Parks & Recreation: 48 N. Sage Ave., Mobile. Office hours 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. School Locations: Augusta Evans, Brazier Elementary, Fonde Elementary, Old Shell Road Magnet, and Kate Shepard Elementary. Call the city of Mobile’s special activities program for more information at 251-666-6404.
Sunniland Child Care Center
2901 Shillinger Rd., Semmes 251-725-9070; www.sunnilandchildcarecenter. com
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fee, first week of care, and have the registration packet and immunization form completed in order to be registered. Participating Locations: Hearin- Chandler Branch YMCA 951 Downtowner Blvd., Mobile, 251-344-4856 Providing after-school care program with the following Schools: Eichold-Mertz Elementary, Burns Middle, Westlawn Elementary, Council Traditional, Kate Shepard Elementary, E.R. Dickson Elementary, Mary B. Austin Elementary, Old Shell Road Magnet, Denton Middle, Fonde Elementary, Phillip Preparatory, Dodge Elementary, and Dunbar Middle. North Mobile Family YMCA 92 Saraland Loop, Saraland; 251-679-8877 Providing after-school care program with the following schools: Robert E. Lee, North Mobile Middle, Satsuma Christian, Saraland Elementary, Adam’s Middle, Chickasaw Elementary, Hamilton Elementary, and CollinsRhodes Elementary.
Miscellaneous Little Language
251-610-7968; www.littlelanguagellc.com Email: littlelanguage@gmail.com Little Language, LLC is proud to offer foreign language classes for ages 3 - 17 in Spanish, French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Arabic and ESL (English as a Second Language). Classes can be started with (10) or more students and groups rates can be offered to schools/organizations for 40 or more students. The classes are perfect for homeschool groups, neighborhood groups, after school programs, camps, or structured classes during the school day. Inquire about starting a class at your child’s school or organization and you may be eligible for free tuition through our referral program.
The Mobile School of Etiquette & Protocol
Open Monday-Friday, 6am-12 Midnight. Ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age. Before and after school care. Drop-ins welcome after registration.
Training Wheels Childcare-Preschool 6159 Moffett, Mobile; 251-645-7507 Before & after school pick-up & care.
Trinity Kids Learning Center
309 Pinehill Dr., Mobile; 251-476-1844 Ages 4 weeks – 12 years, 6:30am-6:00pm. Afterschool programs available for school aged children. Certified staff.
WeMo Tot Spot
9960 Lifeline Ct., Mobile; 251-633-3404 Open Monday-Friday from 6 am-6 pm. Ages 6 weeks – 12 years. Before and after care. Mobile Bay Parents I August 2013
West Mobile Baptist Child Development Center
7501 Airport Blvd., Mobile; 251-639-6868 We offer before and after school care for children 6-11 years old.
World of Friends Daycare
Living Word Church, 2900 Dawes Rd., Mobile 251-633-0033; www.livingwordmobile.com After-school care is available for children ages 4 to 12. Children are provided with a snack and drink. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 6:30am to 5:30pm.
YMCA of South AL – After-school Care Programs
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251-709-9573, www.mobileetiquetteschool.com The Mobile School of Etiquette and Protocol is committed to equipping children and young adults with the building blocks of social etiquette and interaction by promoting courteous and refined behavior, providing children with the skills to be socially adept and confident in any circumstance, and teaching personal empowerment through consideration to others. Classes: Petite Etiquette: Ages K3 - K4, Elementary Etiquette I: Ages K5 - 2nd Grade, Elementary Etiquette II: Ages 3rd Grade 5th Grade, Junior Etiquette: Ages 6th – 8th Grade & Youth Etiquette: Ages 9th – 12th Grade.
All About Sewing
590 Schillinger Rd. S., Ste. D, Mobile 251-634-3133; www.allaboutsewinginc.com Private lessons available!
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203-A South Florida St., Mobile; 251-473-8650 We carry a wide range of gemstones, freshwater pearls and glass beads. We offer classes, birthday parties and can host your next girl’s night out! Call today for more information. Find us on Facebook! MBP
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Would you like to know what keeps us from following our dreams? It is perfectionism! We give up before we ever start because we don’t think we have time or all the ducks are not in a row first. That perfectionism keeps us stuck in the mire of a life that is unfulfilled. The hopeless feeling that we have can and will be eliminated if we would just dream a little; then take those dreams and do something each day to realize them. We are so good at day dreaming. We have all been accused of this. Let’s use our day dreaming creativity to put a little joy back into our lives. We get so caught up in our day to day activities that we forget where our passion lies. Many times we have allowed that passion to slip out of our mind’s eye and we don’t even know what it is any more. How do we rekindle that passion without allowing our perfectionism to take over and defeat us once again? The first thing we need to think about is how that perfectionism manifests itself. This is in our all or nothing thinking. This is why our dreams have been pushed to the back burner. When we don’t have any hope we give up before we ever get started. This is what happens in our homes and in our lives. Let’s face it; we want what we want and we want it now. When now doesn’t feel doable we give up. Eventually we quit thinking about it because of the pain we feel. We don’t have to do this to ourselves another day. We really can have our cake and eat it, too...if we will just allow ourselves the joy of dreaming. So how do we accomplish this? I am going to put it out there in some simple baby steps. Figure out what that dream is: Was it to write a novel, own a cabin in the woods, get a college degree? You have to sit down and allow yourself the luxury of thinking about this without throwing in the towel when it seems too hard. After all, anything worth doing is worth doing wrong. I am quoting a Visit www.MobileBayParents.com
high school math teacher of my husband’s. For we perfectionists this is hard to stomach, but if we will just go with it for now and not think it to death, we will begin to see how profound that statement is. What is a dream anyway, but a desire that is unfulfilled?! We can give ourselves permission to dream and why not dream big in the process. You never know where those dreams may take you unless you put up your sails and allow them to propel you into your future in the here and now. Anything worth doing is worth doing wrong. Say it again! Once you rekindle that dream I want you to put it in front and center in your daily life so that it can pop up at random moments during the day. This means you need a visual image that represents your dream. I have my dream as a screen saver on my computer and on my cell phone. You can put it on your refrigerator, you can blog about it, you can talk to others about your dream. Dream big!
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Each day give yourself a few moments to think about this dream. Imagine yourself living the dream and don’t allow your perfectionism to stop you from enjoying the process. The journey is half the joy. When we stuff our feelings we set ourselves up for addictions. This is our perfectionism beating us up because we don’t think we can. Please don’t allow perfectionism to hurt you another day. We have spent our lives being everything to everyone. Now is the time to take a few moments for yourself. This is not being selfish, but a loving gesture that fills up your cup so that you have more to give. Let’s put some joy back into our lives by dreaming big! For more help getting rid of your CHAOS, check out her website at www.FlyLady.net or her book, Sink Reflections, published by Random House, and her New York Times Best Selling book, Body Clutter, published by Simon and Schuster. Copyright 2012 Marla Cilley. Used by permission in this publication.
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Civil War Fort Gaines Historic Site, Dauphin Island. For more info call (251) 861-6992. www.dauphinisland.org. Concerts in the Park Sponsored by Mobile Pops Band. For more info call (251) 679-4876. www.mobilepopsband.com. Fort Conde Welcome Center Sponsored by Mobile Convention & Visitors Corp. Mobile. For more info call (251) 208-7658. www.mobile.org. Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center Government St. Mon. - Fri., 9 - 5; Sat, 10 - 5; Sun, noon 5. Adults (19 - 59)/ $14; youth (13 - 18) & senior citizens (60+)/ $12.50; children/ $12; Combo tickets include a viewing of an IMAX film: $18; $17; $15.50. HandsOn South Alabama (Formerly Volunteer Mobile, Inc.). For information on Local Volunteer Opportunities, contact 251-433-4456, www.handsonsal.org. Joe Jefferson Players Mobile. For information call (251) 471-1534. www.jjp.com. LODA Artwalk Second Fridays in Downtown – LoDa Arts District. Exhibitions (with receptions) and entertainment in a variety of downtown galleries and other venues. City of Mobile Neighborhood and Community Services. 6 - 9 p.m. Check NCS website for complete list of activities/map after noon the day of the event. For more information, please contact: 251-208-7443 or visit www. ncsmobile.org. Mobile Ballet For information about performances call (251) 342-2241 or visit www.mobileballet.com. Mobile International Speedway Irvington. For information call (251) 957-2026. www.mobilespeedway.com. Mobile Opera Mobile. For information call (251) 476-7372. www.mobileopera.org. Mobile Symphony Mobile. For information call (251) 432-2010. www.mobilesymphony.org. Oakleigh Museum House Mobile. For information call (251) 432-1281. www.historicmobile.org. Richards-Dar House Museum Mobile. For information call (251) 208-7320. USS Alabama Battleship 2703 Battles Parkway, Mobile. (251) 433-2703. www.ussalabama.com. VSA Arts & Easter Festival Mobile. For information call (251) 343-0958.
Classes/Meetings
APAC - Mobile County Adoptive Family Group Meets the 4th Friday of each month from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Regency Church of Christ, 501 S. University Blvd., Mobile. Parent, Youth/Teen Group and Childcare Is Provided. Topic Discussions & ceu’s for foster families are offered. For more information please call 251-4602727 * 1-800-489-1886 * or estokes@childrensaid.org. Azalea City Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines Meets/rehearses each Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Corner of Sage Ave. and Airport Blvd. For more info call 251-380-0579 or visit www. azaleacityharmony.com. Mobile Bay Area La Leche League Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. The number to call for the location is 251689-2085. We can also be found on Facebook at mobile bay area la leche league. The Family Center • Nurturing Parenting (Mobile) course teaches parenting
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skills such as teaching cooperation and peaceful bedtimes. Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., 12-wk rotating series. Held at The Exchange Club Family Center of Mobile, 601 Bel Air Blvd, Suite 100. Call 251-479-5700 to register. • Father Central Classes (listed below) in Mobile and Daphne are completely free. Father Central classes offer you free Wal-mart giftcards up to $150, free supper, free gas cards or bus passes, free parent coaching and childcare during class is free! All class materials are free and a certificate of completion is awarded. Participants who refer a friend to a Father Central program receive a $10 giftcard! Must call to schedule advance intake appointment. www. familycentermobile.org. • Father Central of Mobile Classes are Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. • Together We Can: Helping Everyone Cope With Divorce. Mondays, 8 weeks. $50 Wal-mart giftcard upon completion. Begin any Monday. • Positive Fathering, A New & Improved Parenting Class Just For Men. Tuesdays, 12 weeks. $75 Wal-Mart giftcard upon completion. Start and Tuesday. • Chill Skills. Thursdays, 4 weeks. $25 Wal-mart giftcard upon completion. Topics are: Stress, Anger Management & Acceptance, Relaxation; Emotional Intelligence & Techniques; Defining, Responding To & Learning from Anger; Defining Abuse & Learning to Cope & Communicate. 251-479-5700 to get started in Father Central, held at The Exchange Club Family Center of Mobile, 601 Bel Air Blvd, Suite 100. www.familycentermobile.org or www. Facebook.com/FatherhoodMobile Mobile Infirmary Hospital For complete information about class dates, times, and locations, or to schedule a tour of our maternity center, please call the childbirth education office at (251) 4352000. • Alzheimer’s Support Group Meetings for families and caregivers of patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Meets every second Thursday of every month. E.A. Roberts Alzheimer’s Center, 169 Mobile Infirmary Blvd. Preregistration Not required. Free. Call 251-435-6950 for information. 10-11 a.m. • Birthing Basics Class This course is for parents who either have already experienced childbirth or who prefer to attend just one class because of time constraints. The four-hour weekend session (with breaks) includes a tour and all birthing information. The fee is $30 for patients delivering at Mobile Infirmary. Pre-registration is required; call 4352000. Every last Sunday of month. 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. • Cancer Support Group Meets every 4th Tuesday of the month from 10-11 a.m. • Gastric Band Support Meets every 3rd Thursday of the month from 6-7 p.m. • Gastric Bypass Support Meets every 2nd Thursday of the month from 6-7 p.m. • Preparation for Childbirth Series This series of classes includes all aspects of labor including natural coping skills and epidural anesthesia. Class participants will practice comfort measures and learn about post-delivery and newborn care. A maternity tour is included. Providence Hospital: www.providencehospital.org Providence Hospital is pleased to offer a variety of classes on childbirth issues. All classes are located in Conference Room I (located just inside the main lobby doors of the hospital beside the Gift Shop) unless otherwise specified. To register for classes or for more information, you may call 639-2938 to speak with our Childbirth Educator, Kathy Wade RN, or email kwade@providencehospital.org. For Daytime
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Breastfeeding classes only, you may call Marcia Ranew RN, our Lactation Consultant at 633-1749 or email mranew@providencehospital.org. Support Groups • Providence Hospital Breast “Friends” Meets the second Friday of every month at noon in the Moore Conference Room. The Moore Conference Room is located in the cafeteria. Call Robi Jones for more information, 251-639-2852. • Diabetes Support Group Classes meet in the Diabetes Center, Suite D-436 in the Providence Medical Office Plaza. Call 251-633-1987 for more information. Spring Hill Medical Center: www.springhillmedicalcenter.com • Better Breathers Support Group Meeting For people with pulmonary disorders. Meets on the fourth Monday of each month. 2-3 p.m. Gerald Wallace Auditorium. For more information, call 461-2438. • Breastfeeding Class One Wednesday per month. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at The Family Center. Benefits of breastfeeding, getting started, going back to work and FAQs are covered. Call 340-7770 early to pre-register. • Childbirth Preparation Classes Four consecutive Mondays (6:30-9 p.m.) at The Family Center. Register early. The class covers onset of labor, inductions, Cesarean sections, relaxation, anesthesia and postpartum. Includes a tour of the maternity units. Cost: $25 if delivering at Springhill Hospital. Call 340-7769 early to pre-register. • Childbirth Preparation: Accelerated Course One Saturday per month. 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. at The Family Center. Ideal for those who live out of town or will be delivering soon. $25. Call 340-7769 early to pre-register. • Me, Too! A Tour for Siblings Noon on the First Sunday of the month. Join us for an individualized tour and instruction for siblings ages 9 and younger. The event includes a tour of the maternity areas and tips on helping parents with the new baby. Parents must remain with their children. By Appointment ONLY. Call 340-7769 to schedule an appointment. • Infant CPR Learn this potentially life-saving technique while you are pregnant or soon after your baby’s birth. Covers infant CPR and choking. $5 if delivering at SMC. 6:30 p.m. 8 p.m. The Family Center (Bldg. 2, Fourth Floor). Call 340-7769 early to pre-register. • NAMI Mobile Support Group A support group for family members of those who suffer from mental illness. Meetings are held the third Monday of every month. For more information: Diane Kent at 591-8021. 6-7 p.m., Spring Hill Baptist Church Activity Center. • Resolve Through Sharing For parents who have lost a child before or immediately after birth. Meets the fourth Monday of every month, 7-8 p.m. Gerald Wallace Auditorium. Call 460-5323.
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Family Calendar Fee per couple: $30. You should plan on beginning the 3-week series when you are approximately 28 weeks pregnant. Class will meet in the CWEB2 Building behind the hospital. Every other month, 9-2. • Childbirth in a Nutshell This class includes a brief overview of labor and a tour of the maternity areas. Class meets first Tuesday every other month from 6:30-9 p.m. in the CWEB2 Building behind the hospital. Fee per couple: $15. • Breastfeeding This one-night class is for expectant and newly delivered mothers and their support persons who want to learn about breastfeeding. Topics include advantages, myths and facts, getting started, correct positioning, latching on, engorgement, returning to work and problem-solving. Class meets second Thursday from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the CWEB2 Building behind the hospital Fee: $5. Registration Information: Payments are accepted by check, money order, cash and credit card. Make checks and money orders payable to USACW Education Department. Credit card payments are accepted by calling 415-1685. Mail payments for classes to: University of South Alabama, Children’s & Women’s Hospital, Education Department, 1700 Center St., Mobile, AL 36604.
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Mobile Museum of Art – Free Admission Day/ Museum Nights The Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Free all day each Thursday, open until 9 p.m. The Mobile Museum of Art (MMoA) presents weekly programs and happenings highlighting our permanent collection and special exhibitions to start your weekend early: Thursday Nights at MMoA, 5-9 p.m. Join us each week to experience the museum in new and exciting ways throughout the year. Thursdays at the Museum Summer Edition: Bring the Kids. During the dog days of summer, when the days are long and hot, simply head to the cool scene at the Museum. On select Thursdays in June, July, and August, current exhibitions will serve as inspiration for free activities for kids. In the Grand Lakefront Gallery, 5 – 7 p.m., Museum educators will offer know-how and supplies to help youngsters create their own personal masterpieces. Check the museum website for more info as summertime nears. No reservations necessary. (4850 Museum Drive). Please visit http://www.mobilemuseumofart.com for more information. Market on the Hill New Location! Corner of University Blvd. & Old Shell Road. Thursdays through July 25 from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Shop for Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, Baked Goods, Plants, Honeys, Handcrafter artwork and More!
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Oliver at Playhouse in the Park The Playhouse-in-the-Park present the hit Broadway musical OLIVER! by Lionel Bart based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel. The dates will be (Fridays & Saturdays) July 19, 20, 26, 27, August 2, 3, 9 &10 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees on July 21, 28, August 4 & 11 at 2:30 p.m. at the Playhouse. Tickets are $12 for students and seniors, $15 for adults. Call 602-0630 for reservations (recommended!) A great show for all ages! Please visit http://www.playhouseinthepark.org for more information. Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo The 80th Annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, a Project of the Mobile Jaycees, is the largest fishing tournament in the world. The ADSFR is a 3-day Captain’s Choice tournament and a Southern Kingfish Association (SKA) sanctioned event. The total awards package is valued at over $400,000 and anchored by two boat, motor, and trailer packages. The 3-day event features 30 categories with prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd
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and 3rd place in all categories. One Master Angler is also awarded along with cash prizes for King Mackerel, Speckled Trout and Big Game Jackpots. For more information, please visit http://adsfr.com/index.html. Joe Jefferson Players Presents The Cemetery Club This endearing and humorous comedy-drama follows three Jewish widows who meet once a month for tea before going to visit their husband’s graves. Ida is sweet tempered and ready to begin a new life, Lucille is a feisty embodiment of the girl who just wants to have fun, and Doris is priggish and judgmental, particularly when Sam the butcher enters the scene. Doris and Lucille squash the budding romance between Sam and Ida and are guilt stricken when this nearly breaks Ida’s heart. A funny, touching, sweet tempered comedy that provides pure pleasure and will make you glad you came to the theater. Please visit http://www.joejeffersonplayers.com for more information.
Saturday, July 20
Matinee at the Main - The Lion King Join us at the Ben May Main Library at 1 p.m. for The Lion King. For more information please call 208-7097. Oliver at Playhouse in the Park See July 19 for more information. “Wild M Out” Comedy Showcase Comedy Showcase at the Saenger Theatre. Please visit http://www.mobilesaenger.com/ for more information. Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo See July 19 for more information. The Cemetery Club See July 19 for more information. Market on the Square Shop for the freshest crop in town! This time of year is our favorite because you can get locally grown: tomatoes, potatoes, sweet corn, cantaloupe, watermelon, seafood, flowers, plants, baked breads, pasta’s, casseroles, pies, handcrafted goods and so much more. Stay for live music on the green! Each Saturday through July 28th. 7:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Cathedral Square. Public Conversation: The impact of biking accessibility on the future of Mobile Space 301, 6 p.m. Please join us as the CLA, Alabama Coastal Foundation, Mobilians on Bikes, and Team Share the Road join forces to share perspectives about the impact of biking accessibility on the future of Mobile and surrounding areas.Topics of discussion will include: accessibility on the proposed I-10 bridge over the Mobile River, biking safety issues, environmental benefits, and the impact of quality of life. This public conversation is a part of the CLA’s investigation of the Futures Project topic of Environment, Climate Change, Prediction and Politics.
join us in our showroom as design professionals present simple tips on how one can transform a bedroom into a beautiful, yet functional space. Topics include materials and finishes that bring warmth to a space, furniture proportions and styles, lighting options and more. Design professionals will also present creative ideas on how one can primp and accessorize a guest bedroom to have an extra-welcoming look and feel. 5:30 p.m. at Bronstein’s – 458 Azalea Road. As a bonus, all attendees will receive a coupon for 10% off a purchase from July 24-July 31. (Some exclusions apply). For more information, please call 251-343-7200 or visit www.bronsteins.com. Dave Matthews Band with special guest John Butler Trio at the Wharf 7 p.m. Amphitheater at the Wharf. For more information, please visit http://amphitheateratthewharf.com/. Evening with Author Richard Louv Join the National Marine Educators Association for an evening with Richard Louv at the Historic Saenger Theatre from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Richard Louv, recipient of the Audubon Medal, is a journalist and author of eight books about the connections between family, nature and community. His national best seller, Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder, has stimulated an international conversation about the relationship between children and nature. The evening will include music by Roman Street, heavy hors d’oeuvres from Naman’s Catering, a keynote address by Richard Louv, and a book signing. Event ticket cost: $65 adult, $40 student (ages 12-20), $30 child (under 12). Purchase tickets at nmea.disl.org/rlouv.html. Up the Creek,” a fundraiser for the Crescent Theater 7 p.m. 208 Dauphin Street. The cast of Cable Channel Six in fictional Secacah, Alabama is back once again to broadcast the hilarious happenings involving the town’s newest tourist attraction, a tour boat named, most inappropriately, the Snow Queen. On its maiden voyage, someone sabotages the vessel, stranding the television hosts and Secacah’s wacky cast of characters. But who would want to leave the townspeople on a sinking ship... and why!? Voice actors, live sound effects and plenty of audience participation will create a unique evening of fun. Be ready to be part of the action! Tickets are $50/ person and include a reception after the play. All proceeds benefit the Crescent Theater Film Society. Contact Carol Hunter at 251-434-8498 or chunter@downtownmobile. org, find the Crescent Theater Film Society on Facebook, or reserve online at crescenttheater.com.
Wednesday, July 24
Movies at the Saenger Theatre Come see The Godfather at the Saenger at 3 p.m. Please visit http://www.mobilesaenger.com for more information. Mindless Behavior All Around The World Tour 6 p.m. Mobile Civic Center Theater. Enjoy a live performance of Mindless Behavior All Around The World Tour with special guest performances by OMG Girlz, Coco Jones and Young Marqus. Visit http://www. mobilecivicctr.com for more information. Oliver at Playhouse in the Park See July 19 for more information. Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo See July 19 for more information. The Cemetery Club See July 19 for more information.
Great Jump at Pump It Up for Autism Speaks Annual Great Open Jump benefiting Autism Speaks from 6-8 p.m. Event is open to the public. Playtime is FREE with a donation to Autism Speaks. Socks are required. Parents stay and play FREE! Wonderful Wednesdays at Bellingrath Gardens Every Wednesday through July 31, enjoy a special program about Bellingrath Gardens and Home, gardening, local history and nature. Wonderful Wednesdays at Bellingrath is the perfect place to bring a friend and spend time among 65 acres of blooms! Today’s Topic: Using What You’ve Got: Making Elegant, Long-Lasting Arrangements Using Foliage from Your Garden with Gail McCain. Gardens Admission ($12 for adults & $ 6.50 for children 5-12) is charged for non-members attending programs unless otherwise listed. There are additional charges to tour the Home and/or to take the River Cruise. Call 251.973.2217 X 111 for reservations and visit http:// www.bellingrath.org for the topics.
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Design Workshop at Bronstein’s Fine Furniture Bronstein’s Fine Furniture is hosting a free design workshop, “Bedroom Basics.” Guests are invited to
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Family Calendar while listening to music and mingling. Event includes a silent auction and 50/50 drawing. 5:30-8:00 p.m. Baldwin County Coliseum, 19477 Fairground Rd., Robertsdale, AL. For more information, please visit http://www. centralbaldwin.com. Drama Camp Productions & Sunny Side Theater present Princess Who? Princess Who? takes us back to the times of knights and damsels in distress. The kingdom is rocked by the lack of a princess, and now it is up to the royals to figure out who is the real one! 7 p.m. at the Moorer Center for Performing Arts at St. Luke’s High School at 1400 University Boulevard. Admission is by donation only! Call Owner/Director Chris Paragone at 251-510-1808 for more information. Mobile Museum of Art – Free Admission Day/ Museum Nights See July 18 for details. Kids Art Activity – Mobile Museum of Art Come join us for Art in the Afternoon at the Mobile Museum of Art. Thursdays from 3 - 6 p.m. Today’s activity: The Silent Cities of Peru. Come sculpt a pyramid inspired by Fernando La Rosa’s archeological photography. Market on the Hill See July 18 for details.
Friday, July 26
Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam Don’t miss all your Monster Jam favorites! Mobile Civic Center Arena, 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from $20 - $25 and are available at the Mobile Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 800-7453000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Family Yoga & Art Lounge Recycled Art. Join us every fourth Friday of the month for a night of art and yoga at Space 301. Registered yoga teachers from Kula Yoga Community will lead a 60 minute family-centered yoga class beginning at 6 p.m. Inspire creativity by exploring movement and breath in a fun and safe atmosphere with a practice that is beneficial for children as well as adults. Participants will use games, sound, and partner exercises in addition to traditional yoga postures and breathing techniques. Closing relaxation will clear the mind in preparation for art activities to follow. All ages and abilities are welcome. Price of admission+ yoga donation. For more information, Please contact Brennan at 251-208-5658. Princess Who? 10 a.m. See July 25 for more information. Oliver at Playhouse in the Park See July 19 for more information. The Cemetery Club See July 19 for more information.
Saturday, July 27
Something Special - Garden Bingo Lets make our own unique Bingo game with garden pictures – then we will play for prizes. This takes place at 10:30 at the Spring Hill/Moorer Branch Library. Registration is required for groups. For more information or to register, please call 470-7770 or email mlmref@ mplonline.org. Family Recycled Art Workshop Join us at 1:00 p.m. at Space 301. Families will work together to create art from recycled materials. Class fee includes all materials. Workshop space is limited. $5/ Member discounts available. Call Brennan Gibson at 208- 5658 or email cla.gibson@cityofmobile.org to sign up. National Dance Day 8:30 - 10:00 a.m./Downtown Mobile (street in front of the Downtown Mobile Alliance office; on Dauphin St. from Jackson to Joachim Street) Unleash your “inner dancer” on the streets of Downtown Mobile! The Dizzy Feet Foundation has posted the two routines for
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this year’s event, but we’ll be teaching them on site as well. This event is free and we welcome dancers of all ages and abilities. For more event details, visit our Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/ DowntownMobileAlliance?hc_location=stream. Market on the Square See July 20 for more information. Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam See July 26 for more information. The Cemetery Club See July 19 for more information. Oliver at Playhouse in the Park See July 19 for more information.
Sunday, July 28
Great Expectations An event sponsored by Women’s Best for expectant mothers, new mothers and hope-to-be mothers that includes tours of the Birth Center, car seat installations, exhibitors and door prizes. This event is free and open to the public. This event is held in the Mobile Infirmary Auditorium. For more information call 251-435-3500. Movies at the Saenger Theatre Come see Gone With the Wind at the Saenger. Time: TBA. Please visit http://www.mobilesaenger.com for more information. The Cemetery Club See July 19 for more information. Oliver at Playhouse in the Park See July 19 for more information.
Wednesday, July 31
Wonderful Wednesdays at Bellingrath Gardens Topic: Floral Explosion: Flowers as Depicted within The Bellingrath Museum Collection with Tom McGehee, Museum Home Curator. See July 24 for additional information. Gulf Coast Ethnic and Heritage Jazz Festival The Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival, Inc. (GCEH) is making its 14th presentation of world-class jazz. Founded in the belief that ‘ethnic’ means everybody and ‘heritage’ is not some fixed point in the past, the Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival of 2013 seeks to present jazz through a declaration of its evolution. Jazz is and is always becoming. At every turn, the GCEH Jazz Festival provides a vibrant mix of entertainment and education. The Festival continues to present jazz in a music demonstration workshop venue designed to introduce students and the community to the business of Jazz-from composition to production. Showcasing some of the finest spoken work artist, the Festival’s “Evening of Poetry” has established a venue for the “telling” arts. At the heart of the GCEH Jazz Festival, Inc. is still the admission free jazz festival. For more information, please visit http://www.gcehjazzfest.com/index.html. Student Jazz Camp – Gulf Coast Ethnic and Heritage Jazz Festival For ages 8 – 18. 9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Museum of Mobile. Registration fee waived 2013 Gulf Coast Ethnic and Heritage Jazz Festival. Wed - Fri, 9:30 a.m. History Museum of Mobile (111 S. Royal St.) Free. For more information, please contact: 251-208-7569 or visit www. gcehjazzfest.com.
Thursday, August 1
Jennifer Claire Moore 16th Annual Professional Rodeo City of Foley Horse Arena, 113 E. Rosetta Ave., Foley. Pre-Rodeo activities start each night at 7 p.m. Rodeo starts at 8 p.m. From bareback bronco riding and barrel racing to children’s activities, the rodeo is fun for the whole family. The horse arena is just off Highway 59, south of South Baldwin Regional Medical Center. The rodeo benefits the Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation. For more information, please visit http:// jennifermoorefoundation.com/.
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Gulf Coast Ethnic and Heritage Jazz Festival – Evening of Poetry 6:30 p.m. at the Museum of Mobile located at 111 South Royal Street, Mobile. For more information, please visit http://www.gcehjazzfest.com/poetry-contest.html. Saenger Nite Live Jams Plus Media have joined hands with the historical Saenger Theatre in Mobile, for a cause entitled “THE SAENGER PROJECT” This is your show Mobile.... Saenger Nite Live was created by Clayton Roberts and Dale Taylor, founders of Jams Plus Media, and is an all live variety show based off of traditional programs such as the Johnny Cash Show, Wolfman Jack’s Midnight Special, and mixed in with an array of comedy. A program of this nature does not exist today and will be produced as a live TV-style theatre experience. 7 p.m. Visit http://www.mobilesaenger.com for more information. Family Game Night – Saraland Public Library Join us for an evening of old-fashioned, family fun! The library will provide a variety of board games, card games and puzzles. 6 p.m. For more information please call 675-2879. Mobile Museum of Art – Free Admission Day/ Museum Nights See July 28th for more information. Student Jazz Camp – Gulf Coast Ethnic and Heritage Jazz Festival See July 31 for more information.
Friday, August 2
Gulf Coast Ethnic and Heritage Jazz Festival Bienville Square Jazzbag Noon. Bienville Square (downtown, bounded by Dauphin, Conception, St. Francis and St. Joseph Streets) Free. 251-432-8343/ www.gcehjazzfest.com. Jennifer Claire Moore Professional Rodeo See August 1st for more information. Student Jazz Camp – Gulf Coast Ethnic and Heritage Jazz Festival See July 31 for more information.
Saturday, August 3
Battle of Mobile Bay Commemorative Day Battle of Mobile Bay Commemorative Day. Historic Fort Gaines. Soldier re-enactors give oral accounts of the Battle, a cannon salute every hour and blacksmith demonstrations. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 251-861-6992. www. dauphinisland.org. Admission charged. Musica Sacra Chamber Choir –Palestrina “Missa Brevis’ Beginning our twenty-sixth season, under the direction of music director, Christopher Uhl, and with organist Jeff Clearman, Musica Sacra Chamber Choir will be singing the Palestrina Missa Brevis within the context of a Latin Mass at the Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception at 7:00 p.m. The Reverend Monsignor Stephen Martin will be the celebrant. Donations will be accepted at the door. Jennifer Claire Moore Professional Rodeo See August 1st for more information. Gulf Coast Ethnic and Heritage Jazz Festival Concert in memory of Lil Greenwood, featuring Hosea London and the EB Coleman Orchestra; Dionne Farris and the Russell Gunn Quartet; Jarvis Wright and Keep it Live. The Temple Downtown (321 St Francis St.) Free. 251-432-8343/ www.gcehjazzfest.com. Nephew Tommy Nephew Tommy performance takes place at the Mobile Civic Center Theatre at 8:30 p.m. Please visit http://www. ticketmaster.com for more information.
Sunday, August 4
Movies at the Saenger Theatre Come see The Avengers at the Saenger. 3 p.m. Please visit http://www.mobilesaenger.com for more information.
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Monday, August 5
Lunch and Learn: Butterfly Gardening This free event takes place at the Jon Archer Center from 12:00-1:00 p.m. The address is 1070 Schillenger Road. Education & Learning, Success & Failure: Abstract and Surreal Representations Join us for a thought-provoking workshop led by Dr. Paige Vitulli, addressing this month’s CLA Futures Project theme, Education & Learning, Success & Failure, through abstract and surreal artistic representations. We will focus on understanding, responding and producing through our individual lenses. Appropriate for all teachers of all K-12 subject areas. CLA Classroom 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. $15/ Member discounts available Call Brennan Gibson at 208- 5658 or email cla.gibson@cityofmobile. org to sign up. Location: Space 301.
Tuesday, August 6
Mr. Bellingrath’s Birthday/Founders Day – Free Admission to Bellingrath Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 6, 1869. Walter D. Bellingrath was Mobile’s first Coca-Cola bottler and the founder of Bellingrath Gardens and Home. In honor of Mr. Bellingrath’s Birthday, admission to the Gardens will be free to all Mobile and Baldwin County residents! There will be an additional charge to tour the Bellingrath Museum Home. Crime Prevention 5K Run/Walk The Crime Preventions 5K will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Bienville Square. Registration and Post-Race Activities at Bienville Square in downtown Mobile. Sponsored by The Mobile Police Department. Certified 5K (AL13038JD) course in downtown Mobile. Fluids will be provided along the race course. Pre-register by mail (entries should be postmarked by July 30), in person at McCoy Outdoor or Run-N-Tri in Mobile or Running Wild in Fairhope until noon on August 5, or online (www.active.com) until midnight August 5. Race day registration in Bienville Square from 5 - 6 p.m. Foreign Film Festival Please join us for the annual Mobile Public Library Foreign Film Festival, August 6, 13 & 20. The films will be shown with English subtitles. Chicken with Plums 2011 French Comedy/Drama. Since his beloved violin was broken, Nasser Ali Khan, one of the most renowned musicians of his day, has lost all taste for life. Finding no instrument worthy of replacing it, he decides to confine himself to bed to await death. Ben May Main Library, 6 p.m. For more information please call 208-7097
Wednesday, August 7
Pre-K Studio at Space 301-Beautiful Oops! Join us at Space 301 at 11 a.m. Children ages 3 – 5 will read along to the story Beautiful Oops! By Barney Saltzberg and learn how an “oops” can be a creative opportunity. A mixed media art activity will follow. CLA Classroom, 11 – 12 p.m. Free. Call Brennan Gibson at 208- 5658 or email cla.gibson@cityofmobile.org to sign up.
Thursday, August 8
Kids Art Activity – Mobile Museum of Art Come join us for Art in the Afternoon at the Mobile Museum of Art. Thursdays from 3 - 6 p.m. Activity: Glass art (no glass) - The glass in the museum’s collection is world class. Use this technique to make glass art in a few easy steps. Mobile Museum of Art – Free Admission Day/ Museum Nights See July 28th for more information.
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Friday, August 9
LoDa Artwalk Exhibitions (with receptions) and entertainment in a variety of downtown galleries and other venues. City of Mobile Neighborhood and Community Services. Second Friday, 6 - 9 p.m. LoDa Arts District (LOwer DAuphin St.) Check NCS website for complete list of activities/ map after noon the day of the event. 251-208-1550/ www.ncsmobile.org.
Saturday, August 10
Kids Studio at Space 301-Beautiful Oops Join us at Space 301 at 11:00. Children ages 6 – 12 will read along to the story Beautiful Oops! By Barney Saltzberg and learn how an “oops” can be a creative opportunity. A mixed media art activity will follow. CLA Classroom, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free. Call Brennan Gibson at 208- 5658 or email cla.gibson@cityofmobile. org to sign up. Get To Know Your Digital Camera Class Space 301-11 a.m. Artist Alison Shaub will lead this hands-on class beginning with the essentials of digital photography: image resolution, zoom, flash settings, and configuring your camera’s settings. Students will learn how to set up and frame a shot while taking pictures around Cathedral Square. Please bring your digital camera, manual, charging cord, and extra batteries. CLA Classroom, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. $20/ Member discounts available. Call Brennan Gibson at 208- 5658 or email cla. gibson@cityofmobile.org to sign up. Drink-N-Scrawl For all writers - an excuse to “get out of your writing cave;” buy your own drink/food, take notes, write, and network with other writers. Mobile Writers’ Guild. Second Saturday, June – Aug., 2 – 4 p.m. Bluegill Restaurant (3775 Battleship Pkwy, Spanish Fort) For more information, please visit http://mobilewritersguild. com. Something Special - Toy Boat Special Join us for a reading of Toy Boat by Randall de Seve. After the reading we will make our own toy boats and try to sail them. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch at 10:30 a.m.. Registration is required for groups. For more information or to register, please call 470-7770 or email mlmref@ mplonline.org.
Sunday, August 11
Weddings to Brag About The Weddings to Brag About Bridal Show, 11:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at The Mobile Civic Center. The show will be filled with food, music and entertainment for your pleasure. The grand prize is a FREE WEDDING and RECEPTION & a FREE HONEYMOON. Plus there will be thousands of dollars worth of door prizes drawn from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free Event Planning Seminars By Professionals Available For Your Enjoyment. The Elegant Fashion Show will be held at 3:30 p.m. The area’s best bridal and formal shops in the area will be represented in this elegant wedding fashion presentation. If you are planning a wedding or party, the most knowledgeable event planners will be present to offer professional advice and answer any questions you might have concerning your special event. This is a funfilled day for everyone! Come enjoy the day! Admission is $10 at the gate (no advance tickets.)
Tuesday, August 13
2013 Chickasabogue 2-Miler 2-Mile certified course (AL12055JD) starting and finishing at the entrance of Chickasabogue Park. Please visit www.active.com for more information. Family Feature Film - Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away Remind Me about this Event Tell a Friend Director Andrew Adamson teams with producer James Cameron to bring the magic of Cirque du Soleil to the big
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screen in this original story. The film runs 91 minutes and is rated PG. Toulminville Branch, 5:30 p.m. For more information please call 438-7075. Foreign Film Festival – Footnote. See July 6 for more information.
Wednesday, August 14
Pre-K Studio at Space 301-Perfect Squares Join us at Space 301 at 11:00 a.m. Children ages 3-5 will read along to the story Perfect Square by Michael Hall and transform their own perfect square into a piece of art. CLA Classroom, 11 – 12 p.m. Free. Call Brennan Gibson at 208- 5658 or email cla.gibson@cityofmobile. org to sign up. Learning Lunch at History Museum The Presentation will be The Hanging Of Three Alabama Sammies in Iowa: Crime and Punishment During the Great War by Derryn Moten, PhD (Alabama State University) Learning Lunch. Bring lunch; complimentary beverages provided. Noon. History Museum of Mobile (111 S. Royal St.) 251-208-7569/www.museumofmobile.com.
Thursday, August 15
Matinee at the Main - Robot and Frank Set in the near future, Frank, a retired cat burglar, has two grown kids who are concerned he can no longer live alone. They are tempted to place him in a nursing home until Frank’s son chooses a different option: against the old man’s wishes, he buys Frank a walking, talking humanoid robot programmed to improve his physical and mental health. The film runs 89 minutes and is rated PG13. Ben May Main Library at 1 p.m. 208-7097. Kids Art Activity – Mobile Museum of Art Come join us for Art in the Afternoon at the Mobile Museum of Art. Thursdays from 3 - 6 p.m. Activity: The Silent Cities of Peru: Inti, the Incan Sun God - Create a foil relief sculpture using Incan symbols as inspiration. Mobile Museum of Art – Free Admission Day/ Museum Nights See July 28th for more information.
Saturday, August 17
Kids Studio at Space 301-Perfect Squares Join us at Space 301 at 11 a.m. Children ages 6-12 will read along to the story Perfect Square by Michael Hall and transform their own perfect square into a piece of art. CLA Classroom, 11 – 12 p.m. Free. Call Brennan Gibson at 208-5658 or email cla.gibson@cityofmobile. org to sign up.
Monday, August 19
Poetry Enthusiasts 6 - 7:45 p.m. Join members of Spoken Word of Mobile for an evening of poetry readings at the Toulminville Branch. Students and adults are encouraged to share readings of their own works or works from their favorite poets. For more information call 438-7075.
Tuesday, August 20
Foreign Film Festival - Where Do We Go Now? See August 6 for more information.
Wednesday, August 21
Pre-K Studio at Space 301-The Dot Join us at Space 301 at 11 a.m. Children ages 3-5 will read along to the story The Dot by Peter Reynolds and transform a dot into their own creative masterpiece. CLA Classroom, 11 – 12 p.m. Free. Call Brennan Gibson at 208- 5658 or email cla.gibson@cityofmobile.org to sign up.
Thursday, August 22
5K Kickoff Run For Sight Come join the fun as the USA Lions host the first annual 5K Kickoff Run For Sight on the South Alabama
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Saturday, August 24
Black Jacket Symphony presents Led Zepplin’s “IV’ 8 p.m. Tickets: Front Orchestra and Mezzanine $28; Rear Orchestra, Balcony and Accessible $23. Tickets are available at the Mobile Civic Center Box Office, hours Monday thru Friday 9-5. 251-208-7906. Tickets available at all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone, 1-800745-300 and at www.ticketmaster.com. Kids Studio at Space 301-The Dot Join us at Space 301 at 11 a.m. Children ages 6-12 will read along to the story The Dot by Peter Reynolds and transform a dot into their own creative masterpiece. CLA Classroom, 11 – 12 p.m. Free. Call Brennan at 208- 5658 or email cla.gibson@cityofmobile.org to sign up. Distinguished Young Women of Baldwin County The Baldwin County preliminary program for Distinguished Young Women will occur on August 24 at the Performing Arts Center on campus at Faulkner State Community College in Bay Minette. The program begins at 6 p.m., when high school senior girls living in Baldwin County will compete in the areas of academics, interview, talent, fitness, and self expression. Come and find out who will be the next Distinguished Young Woman of Baldwin County. Faulkner State Community College, Hwy 31 south, Bay Minette.
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Spongebob Squarepants, August 4th Dora the Explorer, August 25th (all appearances noon-2pm)
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campus. The 5K Run and Fun Run kicks off the inaugural football season for the Jags as a full-fledged member of the Sun Belt Conference as well as being bowl-eligible. Members of South’s Football team will be handing out water along the race course and South Paw and Miss Pawla will be on hand at the start of the race. The race will be over the Swamp Course with the start, finish and post-race party at the USA Pavillion. Visit www.productionsbylittleredhen.com/. Bassoonist Rebecca Mindcock Faculty recital at 7:30 p.m. at the University of South Alabama – Laidlaw Recital Hall (5751 USA Dr S.) General/ $8; USA faculty & staff, students, youths under 18 and all senior citizens/ $5. For more information, please call 251-460-6136 or visit www.southalabama. edu/music. Kids Art Activity – Mobile Museum of Art Come join us for Art in the Afternoon at the Mobile Museum of Art. Thursdays from 3 - 6 p.m. Activity:
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Origami. Paper isn’t just for writing, use origami techniques to transform a flat sheet of paper into a finished sculpture. Mobile Museum of Art – Free Admission Day/ Museum Nights See July 28th for more information.
Friday, August 23
Family Yoga & Art Lounge Join us every fourth Friday of the month for a night of art and yoga. Registered yoga teachers from Kula Yoga Community will lead a 60 minute family-centered yoga class beginning at 6 p.m. Inspire creativity by exploring movement and breath in a fun and safe atmosphere with a practice that is beneficial for children as well as adults. Participants will use games, sound, and partner exercises in addition to traditional yoga postures and breathing techniques. Closing relaxation will clear the mind in preparation for art activities to follow. All ages and
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Pre-K Studio at Space 301-Eric Carle Collages Join us at Space 301 at 11 a.m. Children ages 3 – 5 will read along to the story Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Eric Carle and learn about shape and color while creating collages similar to Eric Carle’s style. CLA Classroom, 11 – 12 p.m. Free. Call Brennan Gibson at 208- 5658 or email cla.gibson@cityofmobile. org to sign up.
Thursday, August 29
Kids Art Activity – Mobile Museum of Art Come join us for Art in the Afternoon at the Mobile Museum of Art. Thursdays from 3 - 6 p.m. Activity: Pet Lizard - Come make a pet lizard that will keep you company throughout the year, just because. Mobile Museum of Art – Free Admission Day/ Museum Nights See July 28th for more information.
Saturday, August 31
Steadypace 5K and Fun Run The Steady Pace Foundation events are designed to be fun, healthy and family friendly events which will promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle while supporting and showcasing local obesity and couch to 5K programs.The location is Lyons Part, 7:30/10:30 a.m. 5K and fun run. Please visit http://steadypace5k.com/?page_ id=12 for more information. Family Printmaking Workshop Families will use stencils and stamps to create artwork. Class fee includes all materials. Workshop space is limited. CLA Studio-Space 301, 1-3 p.m. For more information, Please contact Brennan Gibson at 251-2085658. Price: $15/ Member discounts available.
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When they are young, kids don’t always understand why they “shouldn’t”, “must not” and “can’t” do certain things. Because they don’t have power to control circumstances and haven’t grown mature enough to understand the “why” of “not”, they sometimes act out or complain about their lot in life. The following titles explore the necessary restrictions that many children experience in lighthearted ways that may help them move past the complaining, and on toward the rewards that follow patience, positive attitudes and proper perspective.
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by Thierry Robberrecht, Illustrated by Annick Mason (Magination Press / American Psychological Association) There’s a veritable laundry list of things that a spirited little girl can’t do. It seems so unfair. She looks around the animal kingdom and sees behaviors that are perfectly normal and accepted for them. Chameleons stick out their tongues, but she can’t. Hippos have bad breath, bur she has to brush her teeth every morning. Llamas spit on others to express their displeasure, but when spits on her friend Leo, she gets time-out. Is there any time for her when she can just do anything? Kids will love learning about animal habits and perhaps discover their own opportunity to be a little wild in the right setting.
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This Monster Cannot Wait!
by Bethany Barton (Dial Books for Young Readers / Penguin) Young Stewart is going camping for the first time in just one week – but he simply cannot wait! His excitement is overwhelming – and his patience, nonexistent. Stewart tries everything he can think of to make it happen faster. Changing the clocks, building a time machine and acting out are some methods he tries until his final stunt gets him into trouble with his parents. Will the camping trip ever come? A subtle homage to the classic book “Monster at the End of this Book” with a nod to the “Monsters, Inc.” movie, this book is filled with delightful illustrations and hilarious asides that parents will appreciate as this read-aloud charmer is enjoyed again and again!
My No, No, No Day!
by Rebecca Patterson (Viking / Penguin) Sometimes, it’s just not your day. When Bella wakes up to her baby brother Bob, in her room and licking her jewelry, she starts her morning screaming at him. And her day goes downhill from there as her complaints stack up and her unhappiness multiplies. She won’t eat her breakfast, she won’t wear her shoes, and she screams at her mom as she tries to wiggle out of the shopping cart. Simply everything is making her uncomfortable, unhappy and loud about it. With scenarios that are all too familiar to kids (and parents), Patterson touches on the moments when kids are just tapped out, and losing their self-control. Her illustrations include priceless expressions from by-standers that parents will recognize from their own public tantrum moments. Exploring the moments that can trigger a “No” day, this title offers hope for kids and parents that tomorrow is another chance to get to “Yes”. Find more A Page in a Book recommendations at www.PageBookReviews.com.
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Turbo
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MPAA Rating: PG Time: 96 min. Overall: AViolence: BSexual Content: ALanguage: AAlcohol / Drug Use: B+ The MPAA has rated Turbo PG for some mild action and thematic elements. Have you ever wanted to go fast? I mean really fast. Turbo (voice by Ryan Reynolds) does. But despite his zippy name and his need for speed, Turbo is a snail with a velocity that rivals that of slow moving tar. Regardless of the taunts from his fellow mollusks and the discouraging comments from his brother Chet (voice by Paul Giamatti), Turbo still dreams of following in the footsteps of his hero, racecar driver Guy Gagne (voice by Bill Hader). Every night after working in the tomato patch, Turbo watches old videotapes of Guy’s track triumphs and imagines himself wearing the laurel wreath around his snail neck. Yet after nearly being crushed while trying to outrun a lawnmower, Turbo gets laughed out of the garden. Despondently inching his way across a highway overpass, he is accidentally knocked into the Los Angeles aqueduct system where he falls on the hood of a souped-up street racer. As the car barrels off the start line, Turbo is sucked into the manifold and immersed in nitrous oxide. This unintended dunking turns the slow moving snail into a blistering speed machine. However his new ability for acceleration remains unappreciated -- at least until a taco hawker named Tito (voice by Michael Peña) captures Turbo and Chet. When Turbo rips up a makeshift track during a local snail racing competition, Tito begins to dream big. But not big enough for Turbo. With Guy Gagne in his sights, Turbo turns Tito’s attention to the Indianapolis 500. One must give screenwriters Darren Lemke, Robert D. Siegel and David Soren credit for pulling off an idea so utterly ridiculous and contradictory as a snail on the world’s most famous racetrack. In essence Turbo is a classic sports story complete with trash talking and an Eye of the Tiger musical interlude. It also explores family dynamics and champions the spirit of teamwork as Tito’s fellow storeowners in a rundown strip mall try to save their dying businesses. As well the DreamWorks’ team earns applause for the amazing animation that adds authenticity to the depictions of Los Angeles inner city streets. While the characters in this story experience moments of peril and some brief violence (including a startling incident when a bird smashes into a bus window), the film never drives out of bounds for families with older children. Keeping its content concerns in check, the story focuses on pursuing life goals. While that may seem a little hokey in a world where dreams don’t always come true, Turbo’s success can’t happen without the support of others. Luckily for this little speedster, he has a whole road crew cheering him all the way to the winner’s circle.
MPAA Rating: PG-13 Overall: D+ Violence: C Sexual Content: C Language: C Alcohol / Drug Use: C The MPAA has rated Grown Ups 2 PG-13 for crude and suggestive content, language and some male rear nudity. For starters, don’t worry if you haven’t seen the first Grown Ups. This movie’s plot, four middle-aged men who want to relive the glory days, becomes flotsam and jetsam tossed down the drain to make way for an endless lather of frenetic slapstick setups featuring grown men receiving impacts to the crotch, diving naked from a cliff and partying like it’s 1989. As usual Sandler is the semi-sensible pack leader of the group. Reprising his role as Lenny, he is the father of three children and the husband to Roxanne (Salma Hayek) -- a woman whose intelligence and beauty confirms the backstory that her husband must have made some good money in Hollywood before returning to his California hometown. Lenny’s life-changing move was based on a desire to be closer to his buddies Eric (Kevin James), Kurt (Chris Rock) and Marcus (David Spade) who serve as the clowns that often surround the characters Sandler plays in his films. This single day-in-the-life of the foursome begins with Lenny awoken by a deer sniffing at the side of his bed. Embracing small town life, his young daughter Becky (Alexys Sanchez) left the front door of their mansion open so animals could come visit. After the deer urinates and ransacks the house, the family is awake, partly dressed, and not quite ready for what the next twentyfour hours will throw at them. Parents thinking a film about fathers with children must be suitable for families will want to think again. Acting like 8-year-olds, the only other thing besides breasts and buns that fascinates these boys is learning how to burp and fart in unison. Constantly spewing sexual innuendo and scatological remarks, they also engage in dangerous and anti-social behavior that may be enticing for children to mimic with the hopes of generating the same comedic effect.
What Parents Need To Know About Grown Ups 2...
Violence: This film contains many scenes of physical slapstick violence within a comedic context. Peer pressure and threats are used to make four men jump naked off a cliff and into the water below. Deliberate and accidental property damage occurs. A massive fight occurs when a mob of young adults threaten members of the community at a yard party. Sexual Content: After discovering he has a teenaged son from a previous sexual relationship a man uses a derogatory name when referring to the boy’s mother. Masturbation jokes and references are heard. A man pretending to be a fitness instructor asks the women in the class to move in ways that he finds stimulating. A male gym teacher climbs a rope and we see a close-up of his clothed crotch. An intoxicated bikini-clad woman embraces two teen boys repeatedly. Men remove their clothes and jump from a cliff -- rear male nudity seen. Men and women in tight clothing work at a carwash and move suggestively. Characters sensually lick each other. Accidental pregnancies are discussed. Language: The script contains infrequent mild profanities and crude anatomical terms. Sexual innuendo and scatological terms are heard frequently. Drugs/Alcohol: Frequent alcohol use. An intoxicated woman offers two teen boys beer. A medical doctor drinks alcohol from a flask. Jokes are made about drinking and driving. Beer is force fed to a dog.
What Parents need to know about Turbo...
Violence: Some characters are crushed while others are snatched up by birds and eaten. Others experience frequent peril. A snail is nearly run over by a lawnmower. A bird is repeatedly thrown against a window. One bird is hit and killed by a bus. A huge racetrack crash includes numerous cars. A woman attacks and hits another character. A character is nearly crushed by a car. Sexual Content: Brief veiled sexual comments are used. Language: Script includes some name-calling and mean-spirited comments. Alcohol / Drug Use: Secondary characters are seen with beer bottles. A character drinks excessive amounts of an energy drink. Mobile Bay Parents I August 2013
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