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Living With Children John Rosemond

The Happiest Kid in the Cafeteria

Kids Health Watch

Learn why there has been a resurgence of whooping cough Creative meal ideas equal and how to protect your familiy. lunches they’ll love all year.

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Encourage a Can-Do Attitude

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Help your child to set goals, build skills and overcome setbacks in academics.

After School Activities Guide

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On The Cover Patrick (10) and Sophia (5), son and daughter of Mary Alice and Mitch Pouliot, and big brother and sister to Rosie (3 months). Proud grandparents are Rob and Julie Brannon, Sarah Pouliot, Hank and June Pouliot, and Miss June. Proud great grandparents are Don and Janet Pierre, Hank and Joan Pouliot, Rosemary DeMouy, and Freda Brannon. Sophia is very excited to start “big school” with her big brother at Mary B. Austin this fall. Patrick enjoys reading, kickball, golf, soccer, playing games on the iPad, art and being an altar server. Sophia loves to dance and help cook.

A Page in a Book Gerry Paige Smith

Departments 6

Bits and Pieces 14

School Bits 54

Calendar 60

Movie Reviews

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MomOfTheMonth As a mother and an elementary school teacher, it’s always exciting to have my family size grow from now a family of 5 (we just had our third child, baby Rosie, this past April) to about 30. My husband and I gain around 20-24 new children each August, and we help raise them until May. He knows them quite well because he typically takes off on the first day of school to assist me in the classroom as we welcome the new students and greet their parents. While I help the students unpack, he makes sure I have contact info from the parents, know how the child goes home, that they have their lunch, etc. It’s a great tag-team effort. Then, throughout the year, I’ll share funny school stories with him. Plus, the students put forth greater effort when I say that I will bring home their writing and read it to Mr. Pouliot. Yes, being a teacher means that each August my family expands to encompass many more children than the three who currently sleep under our roof. So, perhaps I can use this ‘mom-of-the-month’ letter to give some teacher insight as well as parenting thoughts. The articles in this issue are spot-on from a teacher’s perspective. I encourage healthy snacks for my students during the school day, and The Happiest Kid in the Cafeteria offers some good tips on this topic. I also love the Encourage a Can-do Attitude article! Affirming effort is such a powerful way to build tenacity! I just might keep a copy or two of this article nearby to hand out during parent-teacher conferences this year. Now, if any of you are wondering what you could do to help out your child’s teacher, here are a few actions that I have appreciated over the years. Offer to print or run copies for the class if you can. We teachers have limited copies, so this is a tremendous help. Volunteer to be the official pencil sharpener. I know that if you’re a working parent, or if you have little ones at home keeping you busy during the school day, you have to get creative on how you volunteer. It’s wonderful to send the dull or broken class pencils home with a student, and the next morning they come back with sharpened tips. Oh, here’s my favorite way to make a big impact! I absolutely love when moms and dads (and grandparents) take off from work to chaperone on fieldtrips. Plan to do that this school year. You won’t regret it. Then, if it’s okay with the teacher, sign your little one out for an early dismissal. Make sure to stop for ice cream on the way home. What a treat! As for parenting tips, I will paraphrase some advice I heard on the radio recently, which seemed quite wise and appropriate for back-to-school thinking. “You can’t prepare the road ahead for your child, but you can try to prepare your child for the road ahead.” As a mother, I have spent lots of time trying to shelter my children from seeing or experiencing anything that might be harmful. I now need to work on preparing them to know how to respond when situations that I couldn’t keep from occurring do take place. Also, we should pray without ceasing. Pray with your child, pray for your child, pray for his/her classmates and friends, pray for the principal and school as a whole, and definitely pray for your child’s teacher(s). I have felt patience descend on me like a grace filled blanket as a teacher, and I don’t know if it was because I prayed for it, or if the parents of my students prayed for it, nor do I care. I’m just glad it arrived and helped me to love and teach in a more perfect way. We all know prayer is powerful, so keep it coming! Enjoy these last few days of summer. Get excited as you prepare for a new school year. Remember again the simple delight of opening a brand new box of crayons. Don’t forget to charge the digital camera so you can take the first day of school photos, and don’t forget to pray for your child’s teacher. Hey, if you don’t mind, how about adding me to the prayer list, too? My family’s about to get a lot bigger! God bless!

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LivingWithChildren by John Rosemond

Don’t Worry About Throwing Other Parents ‘Under the Bus’ Q: My 14-year-old daughter says I don’t trust her because unlike her best friend’s parents, I won’t allow her to stay home alone for several days while I go out of town. Her friend’s parents do this at least once a month while they go to their second home and their two teenagers—14 and 16—have thrown at least two raucous alcohol (and most likely sex) parties in their absence. I have tried to explain to my daughter that this is not typical parenting and I am concerned about her and her brother’s welfare. But I am struggling with a way to do this without throwing other parents “under the bus,” so to speak. In addition, my daughter may not even think this is bad parenting and just think I’m making excuses for myself. A: Your problem is your concern about throwing these other parents under the proverbial bus. As a result, you are mincing words, pulling your punches, avoiding the real issue, and failing to make yourself perfectly clear. For example, you’ve told your daughter this is “not typical parenting.” I give you high marks for your

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deft use of polite euphemisms, but the bald fact is her friend’s parents are a couple of irresponsible narcissists. They obviously put the satisfaction of their own hedonistic appetites way out in front of their children’s welfare. The upshot of this is that their children are putting other people’s children at significant risk. It’s time the entire community stopped turning a blind eye to this and, yes, threw them under the bus. The next time they leave their children at home alone while they go seek their monthly pleasure fix, someone needs to make a phone call to Child Protective Services. You need to be crystal clear with your daughter, as in, “I’m only going to say this once, so listen very carefully. It is highly irresponsible of your friend’s parents to leave their children home alone for days at a time while they go entertain themselves. It is also against the law, child of mine, and it is only a matter of time before the authorities step in to this situation. I am not going to break the law, much less endanger your welfare.

“And now, about you, young lady, and your feeling that I don’t trust you. The mere fact that you think your friend’s situation is desirable tells me that if I left you alone for several days, you would definitely throw a party to demonstrate to other kids how totally cool you are. So, yes, I don’t trust you, and I’m not leaving you alone. This discussion is now over, for good.” And with that, get up and leave the room. Your other problem, I strongly suspect, is one you share with lots of today’s parents: you don’t want your daughter to dislike you. As a consequence, you engage in debates with her, trying to get her to say what no 14-year-old has ever said: “Wow Mom! When you put it that way, a bright clear light went on in my head and I suddenly got it! Yes! I agree with you! Oh Mom, you’re such a great Mom to care so much for me! I love you, Mom!” Absurd, isn’t it? Now, it’s time for you to shake off those mean old “I want my daughter to like me” blues and be the parent she needs you to be, whether she likes the parent she needs or not.

Family psychologist John Rosemond answers parents’ questions on his website at www.rosemond.com.

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Free Admission to Bellingrath Gardens

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 on August 6, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Please visit www.bellingrath.org for more information.

4TH Annual Drawdown for Cystic Fibrosis

16th Annual Chef Challenge to End Hunger

Join Bay Area Food Bank as they kick-off Hunger Action Month with the 16th Annual Chef Challenge – A Challenge to End Hunger, on Thursday, September 4 at the Alabama Cruise Terminal from 6 – 9 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 Stephanie Snyder at (251) 653-1617 ext. 141 or ssnyder@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.

Girls of Fall A Night of Football, Fashion, & Fun!

Join us for Girls of Fall on August 21 at the Mobile Convention Center. Girls of Fall is a unique event focusing on female football fans, featuring all things football, fashion and fun! Sessions will include rules of the game, tailgating and party tips complete with cocktails and food samples, inside talk with football experts and a fashion show with all the latest game day style trends for the whole family. The cost is $25 and tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com. For more information, please visit www.seniorbowl.com.

L'Arche Mobile 40th Anniversary Concert

L'Arche Mobile is a Christian Community where people with and without intellectual disabilities share life together. Come celebrate 40 years with L'Arche Mobile by enjoying some of the region’s most talented musical artists. Groups playing are: Phil Proctor and the DeLuxe Trio, Rebecca Roubion, The Smoking Flowers, Eliot Morris and Willie Sugarcapps. This concert takes place on Sunday, August 17 from 2-9:30 p.m. at The Temple (351 St. Francis St., Mobile). Tickets are $15. Please visit larche-mobile-inc.ticketleap.com for tickets.

Remington College Offering Free Back-to-School Haircuts

Remington College Mobile Campus is again offering free back-to-school haircuts throughout the month of August. The promotion is called “Cuts for Kids,” and parents are welcome to bring children 17 years old and under in for a free haircut, provided by students and instructors in the campus cosmetology program. Remington College will also be collecting supplies for local schools. Anyone who brings in a donation – pens, pencils, notebooks, etc. – can get a free haircut, manicure or pedicure while their kids get their free haircuts. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the Remington College School of Cosmetology at 251-342-4848. Mobile Bay Parents I August 2014

The 4th Annual Drawdown for Cystic Fibrosis will be held on Friday, August 22nd at 6:00 p.m. This event will be located at The Grand Hall at 3556 Halls Mill Road in Mobile. Tickets are $100 per couple and include entry, food & beverages. The winner receives $10,000. Please email CureCFMobile@ gmail.com for more information.

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OperatEducate Accepting Donations for Free School Supply Giveaway

OperateEducate is an educational school drive sponsored by Right Way Christian Center Church. The objective of OperatEducate is to provide school supplies and uniforms to underprivileged school-aged children in the Mobile Bay Area. The organization provides free backpacks with supplies, shoes, coats, and free hair cuts in combination with health screening to assure our kids have a healthy start and prosperous school year. This year's OperatEducate School Supply Give-A-Way & Education Fair will be held Saturday, August 2nd from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Prichard Stadium. 5000 book bags will be given away! Some of the supplies may include not only basic school supplies but also uniforms, computers and much more! If you are interested in donating items or participating please visit www.Operateducate.org, email operateedu@gmail.com or call 251-725-1292 or 251-591-6032.

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Bayou La Batre Kayak Classic

Café 615 will host a benefit for the Child Advocacy Center on Monday, July 28th from 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. at Café 615. The event will feature samplings of Café 615 signature dishes and wines to taste, along with a select live and silent auction. Music will be provided by the Bonus Brothers. Tickets are $35 each and are available at Café 615 and the CAC. Please call 432-1101 for details.

On August 16th, the Bayou La Batre Area Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the South Mobile County Tourism Authority, will proudly present the first annual Bayou La Batre Kayak Classic. This fishing tournament will be held along the coastline of Bayou La Batre and the Gulf of Mexico. Join us with a shotgun start at 6 a.m. and compete for over 33 different awards including Master and Junior Angler divisional titles. Junior anglers will be allowed to fish from pier and land as well as kayaks! A full day of festivities including live music, fresh food, cold spirits and tons of fun will be in store at tournament headquarters at the Bayou La Batre City Docks. Please visit www. bayoulabatrekayakclassic.org or call (251) 824-4088 for more information.

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Mark Your Calendars for Marc-Art August 6th!

Tickets are now on sale for Mobile Arc’s 2014 Marc-Art exhibit and silent auction to be held Wednesday, August 6th, from 6 – 9 p.m., at the Mobile Museum of Art. Marc-Art is a unique art show and silent auction featuring artwork by Mobile Arc artists as well as collaborative pieces they created with artists from the community. All proceeds from the event will benefit Mobile Arc’s arts education classes and programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Tickets are $20 and available by contacting Suzanne Dennis at Mobile Arc, 251.479.7409, ext 623. Mobile Arc (MARC) is a nonprofit organization which provides services and programs for people with disabilities including Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and other diagnoses. Because art activities help these individuals to socialize, improve their communication skills, express themselves, and stay healthier, Mobile Arc provides arts education opportunities in painting, pottery, martial arts, and music therapy.

SeaGrass Concert Series

The SeaGrass concert series is set for Saturday, August 30th on Dauphin Island, Alabama. Alabama native Jason Isbell headlines an “allAmericana” day of music also featuring Marc Broussard, Amanda Shires, Lisa Mills and Ryan Balthrop. This year’s concert will be held at the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo site which offers ample festival seating space and unobstructed waterfront views of the “official Sunset Capitol of Alabama”. Tickets for the event are $25, available online from www.eventbrite.com. Children 9 and younger will be admitted free. Food and beverages will be available for purchase; outside food and drink are not allowed. For more information on the South Mobile County Tourism Authority, visit www.visitSoMo.com or call 251-861-8747.

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Royal Weekend for Girls

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church welcomes girls and women of all ages to hear author and speaker, Rochelle Frazier Foster, for A Royal Weekend August 22 and 23. Friday night women of all ages including high school girls are invited to hear Rochelle’s story, which will renew your faith in impossible prayers and align you to your royal destiny. Admission is free. Saturday morning toddlers through fourth graders along with their Mom, Grand Mom, or dearest friends are invited to dine in royal fare as Rochelle’s storytelling charm captures your sweetie leaving her impressed with a God who answers impossible prayers. Tickets are $5 and seating is limited. As a teen it is easy to get lost on a roller coaster of emotions, especially when we don’t understand the desires of our hearts. Fifth through twelfth graders and moms are encouraged to spend a fun afternoon together as Rochelle seeks to validate the longings of a young woman’s heart, and stir in their hearts the truth of who they are in Christ. Tickets are $5 and seating is limited. Free childcare is available for all events. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.stpaulschurchmobile.com or call the church office, (251)342-8521.

The Exploreum Welcomes Penguins for Splashing Debut at Penguin Planet

Full of distinctive personalities, four African black-footed penguins are providing a great outing for the entire family. The live penguins are one of the featured exhibits at the Gulf Coast Exploreum through early January 2015. The penguins have been identified as an endangered species, making the exhibit a once in a lifetime opportunity to see these beautiful animals up close. PNC Bank is the presenting sponsor of the exhibit, supporting the scientific and educational promotion of the penguins. The Exploreum built a unique tank for the penguins during their visit, which is created to emulate the natural habitat the penguins are accustomed to. The penguins’ environment will be complimented with life-size cut outs and various educational displays, supplying interesting facts about African black-footed penguins, as well as other penguins from around the world. Special trainers will be providing penguin talks every hour that highlight interesting facts about the penguins, including what they eat, how large they grow and how they can be individually identified by their spots. Visitors will have the opportunity to take advantage of behind the scenes packages that will be available, allowing even more personalized encounters with the penguins. To schedule special behind-the-scenes experiences, school group visits, or events, please call 251-208-6873.

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Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival

The Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival will be held on June 30-August 3, 2014. 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. This is an admission-free jazz festival. The Schedule: Wednesday, July 30 – Friday, August 1 - Jazz Camp from 9 a.m.-12 noon at Museum of Mobile (111 South Royal Street), Free. This camp will be conducted by Clinician Hosea London, Instructor with Louis Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp. The camp is intended primarily for beginning and intermediate musicians ages 8-18, but older participants have always been welcome. Registration is free; for details, visit www.gcehjazzfest.com. Thursday, July 31 – Evening of Poetry from 6:30-9 p.m. at Museum of Mobile. Friday, August 1 – Jazz Bag at Bienville Square at 12 noon, free. Saturday, August 2 Jazz in the Temple (321 St. Francis St) from 4-9:30 p.m., free. Lineup: Bay City Brass 4:30-5:45, Keep It Live 6:00-7:15, Jason Marsallis-7:30-9:00. Sunday, August 3 Jazz Jam Session, TBA. For more information, please visit www.gcehjazzfest.com.

Mobile Arts Council Awards Ceremony to be Held August 28

Mobile Arts Council is pleased to announce the recipients of the Eleventh Annual Greater Mobile Arts Awards. The awards acknowledge the important contributions that individuals, groups and businesses make to the cultural life of our community. The awards will be presented in a ceremony to be held Thursday, August 28, at 7:00 p.m. in the 1927 Room at the Saenger Theater with a reception honoring the recipients immediately following. This event is free and open to the public. This year’s recipients include: Artist Jason Guynes; Business PNC Bank; Educator Ben Harper; Patron Harold and Carlos Parkman; Organization Mobile Ballet; Volunteer Mike Box; Additional Awards Emerging Artist Lucy Gafford. This award acknowledges the exceptional contributions of an early-career artist to the local creative community. Lifetime Achievement John and Mickey Cleverdon. This award acknowledges individuals who display an extraordinary commitment to the overall health and vitality of the Metropolitan Mobile Area through creative means during the course of their lifetime. Each year a different local artist is commissioned to create the awards. This year, the awards have been created by painter and printmaker Kate Seawell, a previous Arts Awards recipient.

Five-year-old USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital Patient to Serve as 2014 Alabama Champion Ambassador for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital is proud to announce that Starla Chapman has been named the 2014 Children’s Miracle Network Hospital’s Champion ambassador for the state of Alabama. Throughout this year, Chapman and family will serve as local, state and national spokespeople, advocating for the charitable need at children’s hospitals across North America. Chapman was named the 2014 Champion ambassador due to her courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia. During her time at USA Children’s & Women’s, she and her family formed a friendship with then-Crimson Tide quarterback A.J. McCarron, a connection that has grown even stronger over the years. In November, all state Champion ambassadors will travel to Washington D.C., and Orlando, Fla. to share their stories with a national audience.

Crime Prevention 5K Run/Walk

Join us for the Crime Prevention 5K Run/Walk on Tuesday, August 5 at 6:30 p.m. This event takes place at in Bienville Square, and food and beverages will be provided after the race. All registered participants will be eligible for the many fantastic door prizes. You must be present to win. 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 4, or online (eventbrite. com) until midnight August 4. Race day registration in Bienville Square from 5 - 6 p.m. Mobile Bay Parents I August 2014

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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Names 2014 Man and Woman of the Year

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) named its 2014 South Alabama Man and Woman of the Year on June 12, at Space 301. Bob Mobley, a leukemia survivor of Hargrove Engineers + Constructors, won Man of the Year, raising over $40,000; and Ashley Daves, a mother of a leukemia survivor (Michael Daves, graduate of Bayside Academy), won Woman of the Year, raising over $39,000. This is the fourth year for the campaign in South Alabama, and the candidates set a state record raising an incredible $210,000 during a 10 week period! The 2014 Class of Candidates are: Gary Englade of Legacy Bar and Grill, Hunt Griffith of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, Lincoln Lee Hammons of Coastal Bank and Trust, Ben Jernigan of The Ben Jernigan Band, Bob Mobley of Hargrove Engineers + Constructors, Ashley Daves, Anna Luce of Roberts Brothers, Virginia McNeil of McNeil, Ahrens and Lambert, Elizabeth Petersen of the University of West Florida, Lacey Smith of Armbrecht Jackson, and Reilly Ward of Maynard Cooper. The LLS Man & Woman of the Year campaign lasts 10 weeks between April and June, during which participants use their leadership, contacts and creativity to raise funds to help advance LLS's mission. The candidates run in honor of a little Boy and Girl of the Year. This year’s Boy and Girl are both in remission: William “Shephard” Hall, 3 years old, and Ella Beth Barlow, 7 years old. Both children are survivors of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Chapter staff members meet with candidates to assist them in goal planning, tips and success stories from past years. Candidates are also encouraged to reach out to friends and contacts everywhere to form a Campaign Team that can help them extend their fundraising networks. Ads in the USA Today are provided to support and thank the candidates, one to list candidates who have confirmed their candidacy by February 12th , and a second to congratulate national and local winners.

Community Center Volunteer of the Year

Dumas Wesley Community Center honored Kelisha Scott as the 2013 Volunteer of the Year, on July 8, at Dumas Wesley’s Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. Congratulations Kelisha, and thank you for all your hard work!

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Whooping Cough Outbreak Across the Country Whooping cough is a disease caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis and is transmitted only from human-to-human contact. It has been called the “100-day cough” because of how long the toxin released by the bacteria can affect the body, how long the contagious phase lasts, and how long it takes for the body to recover from the infection. It can affect any human at any age and is transmitted through airborne droplets, but is most dangerous and deadly in children less than one year old. Whooping cough has three stages; it starts off very similar to a common cold, with a runny nose, low-grade fever, and cough. This is the catarrhal stage in which the person is most contagious. About two weeks after the cough has begun, the paroxysmal stage starts, in which the cough changes and lasts longer, sounding like the classic whooping noise (made by trying to catch one’s breath during the coughing fit) and is usually followed by vomiting or a moment where the patient stops breathing at the end of the coughing fit. A few weeks later, the convalescent phase begins, indicated by a milder cough. This phase may last several more weeks. In the United States, we have been fortunate to see a decrease in the incidence of B. pertussis since the introduction of DTap and TDap vaccines in the 1940s. However, over the last several years, we are starting to see a rise in the number

of cases of whooping cough across the country. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2012 there were 48,277 reported cases of pertussis and 20 deaths from pertussis in the United States. Worldwide, there are still about 16 million cases or pertussis and 195,000 deaths from pertussis each year. Most of the deaths were in infants less than 3 months old in the United States. This is because of the vaccination schedule, a newborn’s immature immune system, and weaker, more susceptible respiratory systems in younger children. In Mobile, 18 cases of pertussis were reported in the first half of June alone, with many more cases being reported since. The DTap vaccine (which has components to promote immunity against Diptheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis) is given to most children at 2 months, 4 months, and 6 months of age. Because of the time it takes to build-up immunity in response to these vaccines, children are not considered to have enough of an immune response to protect them from pertussis until about 6 months old after the first 3 series of the vaccine has been administered. This is why it is so important for adults and older children to continue to be vaccinated against pertussis. The next DTap vaccine in the series is given between 12-18 months of age and again at 4-6 years old. The TDap vaccine is then given at the 11-12 year old check-up, and is recommended

every 10 years afterwards. The reason for this is that immunity has been shown to wear off after about 10 years. It is especially important for expectant mothers and those who will be in close contact with infants to have a TDap vaccine within the last 10 years. If someone is infected with B. pertussis, they need to be treated with an antibiotic, and all close contacts and family members need to be treated as well, regardless of their immunization history or if they are showing symptoms. People are most contagious during the early phases when they may be asymptomatic, or they may never develop severe symptoms, especially the older they are. There are diagnostic tests a physician can perform to determine if a patient has pertussis, and every confirmed case is reported to the CDC. Contact your physician if you or your children are showing any signs of whooping cough and make sure that your vaccinations are up to date. Jennifer Adair, M.D., was born and raised in Mobile. She graduated from Davidson High School in 2002 and received her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at The University of Alabama in 2006. She completed her medical training at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine, and pediatric residency at the University of Nevada College of Medicine – Las Vegas and the University of South Alabama. She joined Children’s Medical Group in July 2013 and currently practices at their Airport office. Jennifer and her husband, Cory, reside in Mobile with their dogs, Fitz and Barkley.

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Autauga Countyof Schools From the Superintendent Mobile County Public Schools Dear Parents, It is hard to believe we are ready to begin another exciting year in the Mobile County Public School System. I always look forward to the start of school, as students eagerly walk into their new classrooms, as teachers get to know a new group of students and as parents of our 59,000 students put their trust in us by allowing us to educate their children. From the time our students enter school, we focus on our students' needs and foster their academic skills and interests. We encourage them to set goals to be prepared for success in life. We work hard every day to meet their individual needs and to focus on what is important. Last school year, our students earned $72 million worth of college scholarships, took more than 3,000 Advanced Placement exams, and earned a record 7,000 career credentials. Also, we increased our graduation rate to 75 percent by providing our students more intervention programs and multiple pathways to graduation. We are proud of those increases, and we are setting a system-wide goal of raising them again during the 2014-15 school year. This year, we are opening four new Signature Academies in our high schools to provide hands-on, high quality learning experiences: Coastal Studies at Bryant High; International Studies at Murphy High; Industry and Engineering at Theodore High; Maritime, Engineering and Entrepreneurship at Williamson High. Those are in addition to our other Signature Academies: Healthcare at Blount High; Manufacturing, Industry and Technology at Citronelle High; Teaching and Learning at Montgomery High; Aviation and Aerospace at B.C. Rain High. We are proud to be opening Envision Virtual School, an online school that will provide sixth through twelfth graders a unique avenue to earn a diploma. Our students have more access to technology than ever before. Our students are learning in creative and innovative ways on laptops, via SMARTboards and with our successful Bring Your Own Device program. Thank you, parents, for supporting our schools and being involved in your children's education. I believe firmly that providing a quality education for your children "Starts With Us." Our success, meanwhile, depends on you.

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Causey Cheerleaders Earn Chance to March at Disney World at Thanksgiving

Causey Middle School cheerleaders Mickaela Kent, Lauren McLeod, Brayden Brown, and Libby Cottrell are some of more than 500 elementary, junior high and high school cheerleaders from across the country that will perform in the 2014 UCA Thanksgiving Tour at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. The individuals invited to perform in the parade are part of a select group of cheerleaders chosen as All-Americans during Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) summer camps across the country. All Americans are selected via tryout based on superior cheerleading skills. Only the top 12% of the cheerleaders from UCA earn the chance to march in a holiday parade of this caliber. These ladies will perform with the UCA All-Americans group in the pre-parade at the Magic Kingdom Park on Thanksgiving Day.

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Autauga County Schools The E.R. Dickson Mission UMS-Wright Key Club Joins in The mission of E.R. Dickson Elementary School is to develop the Fight Against Cancer independent, problem

solving, life-long learners in a safe and nurturing environment. At E.R. Dickson Elementary, we strive for excellence in all we do. Our teachers and staff eagerly embrace the challenge to elevate students to the highest pinnacle academically. It provides opportunities for before and after school learning and many extra-curricular activities. Each day at E.R. Dickson affords our staff numerous opportunities to make a positive impact on the lives of children. The E.R. Dickson staff accepts this mission willingly as students are exposed to a rigorous, engaging curriculum which prepares them for future endeavors in a global society.

On May 2, the UMS-Wright Key Club participated in the Metro Mobile Relay For Life marking the 9th year the school has entered a team in this community event. The organization held fundraisers throughout the spring selling t-shirts, Kona Ice, lollipops, and dunking booth tickets, raising $8,000 for the American Cancer Society. Over 42 Key Club members raised $100 or more each with senior Margaret Leatherbury raising the most money. Pictured here is Mr. Brent Daugherty who, along with several other administrators, graciously volunteered to sit in the dunking booth to help raise money for the team.

June 4th Arkema held its end of the year luncheon for McDavid-Jones Elementary faculty and staff. In honor of Ms. Rebecca Smyly's retirement, Arkema purchased $2,000 worth of Accelerated Reading books for the libraries at McDavid-Jones. Since she plans to travel they gave her a set of luggage. They also recognized Ms. Rebecca Neighbors for her support of our Partner In Education program at the school. Ms. Neighbors has been on the Partnership Team for many years. They presented her with a Wilson Armelale Salad Bowl Set. In picture - Back Row - Bruce Weaver, Purchasing - Front Row-Dwayne Christian, Accountant, Rebecca Neighbors, Librarian-Retiree, Judy Smith, Human Resources Assistant, Rebecca Smyly, Principal, Retiree.

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Troy University was the host site for the 2014 Alabama Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership State Seminar May 30-June 1. Faith sophomores Lydia Turner and Courtney Reed were chosen by administrators at their school to attend the annual seminar and participate in hands-on leadership activities, meet Alabama leaders, and explore their own personal leadership skills, while learning how to make a positive impact in their community. The seminar curriculum is based on the Social Change Model of Leadership and develops leadership from three perspectives: Personal Leadership, Group Leadership, and Leadership for Society. HOBY allows high school sophomores to recognize their leadership talents and apply them in becoming effective, ethical leaders in their home, school, workplace and community. Courtney Reed said, "HOBY Leadership Seminar challenged me to lead, empower, and excel in my school and community. At HOBY I learned many useful leadership practices from amazing speakers; because of this seminar I have become more focused on what I can do for others. I also enjoyed connecting with so many leaders in the state and loved hearing of the awesome projects that they are leading in their cities.” Faith Academy’s HOBY Ambassadors, Lydia Turner (left) and Courtney Reed (right), were honored to be chosen to represent Faith at the HOBY State Leadership Seminar and thankful for the leadership opportunity. 16

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St. Mary Catholic School Principal, Mrs. Debbie Ollis, was presented with a Proclamation from Levon Manzie of Mobile’s City Council on June 17, 2014 At the council meeting, Manzie proclaimed June 17 as Debbie Ollis Day. The proclamation is bestowed upon Ollis for her national recognition on two different occasions as a National Distinguished Principal. She received the news of her honor as the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESOP) 2014 Distinguished Principal, representing all parochial, private, and public schools in the State of Alabama. She was also one of 12 principals nationwide to receive the National Catholic Educational Association Distinguished Principal Award this past April at the NCEA National Conference. 2014 marks the 31st year that NAESP has presented this prestigious award. “At the helm of every successful school is a distinguished principal”, said Gail Connelly, NAESP’s Executive Director. “Our National Distinguished Principal’s program provides us with an opportunity to recognize outstanding leadership of these principals and their commitment to creating successful learning communities. Because of them, students strive academically, teachers grow professionally, and communities are strengthened.” Debbie Ollis will travel to Washington D.C., for two days of activities planned to honor and bring welldeserved recognition to the elementary and middle-level educators chosen by the states, the District of Columbia, plus private and overseas schools. Criteria for selection of the principals require that the honorees are active principals of schools where programs are designed to meet the academic and social needs of all students and where there are firmly established community ties with parents and local business organizations. Joining St. Mary Catholic School in 2001, Debbie came with over 20 years of experience in teaching and religious education. She has dotted the Archdiocese of Mobile with her experience including Corpus Christi, Our Lady of Lourdes and Little Flower Catholic Schools, and the Archdiocesan Office of Religious Education. She is a graduate of Corpus Christi, McGill-Toolen, Spring Hill College, and the University of South Alabama holding bachelors degrees in Psychology and Elementary Education and a Masters in Education/ Administration. Her current and past professional affiliations include the National Catholic Education Association; NASSP; ASCD; SACS Peer Review Team; Spring Hill College Teacher Education Advisory Committee; and the Archdiocese of Mobile Catholic Schools Study Committee. She has received honors including: the 1996 NCEA Distinguished Graduate of Corpus Christ Catholic School; Little Flower Catholic School and Our Lady of Lourdes Outstanding Teacher. Through her own passion for community service, Debbie began the “Something Beautiful for God” Service Program at St. Mary Catholic School where students reach out into their community to serve individuals and philanthropic organizations through fundraising and special projects. Her volunteer work and civic organizations include: the St. Vincent De Paul Society; The Burse Club of Mobile; 2-B Choices for Women, Keep Mobile Beautiful; St. Clare School Katrina Relief Project; Leadership Mobile Class of 200“Buy into Mobile – Recycle!” program; Mobile United; Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce; organizational team member of last year’s “Hope Rising-Tornado Relief” and the recent “One Family, One Fight” Melanoma Fundraiser for a St. Mary Catholic School family. Debbie’s passion for excellence is achieved through professional development for her staff and creative academic and extracurricular programs for her students. Debbie’s philosophy of education is captured in her own words. “Catholic Education is centered around Jesus Christ and grounded in the teachings of the Catholic Church. Jesus is the role model for everyone involved in education. He is the original servant leader; attending to the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of those around him, all the while teaching a lesson. His teachings are pure and non-discriminatory. Jesus holds children in high esteem. We, too, should recognize that every child has a gift, and every child’s gift should be nurtured.” The NAESP award is sponsored by VALIC, a leading retirement plan provider for education, healthcare, government and for-profit institutions.

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Autauga Schools St. Mary Catholic Class of County 2014 Commencement Awards

St. Mary Catholic School held their annual completion Mass and awards ceremony May 21 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 Scholar 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 Desi Tobias and Mackie Neese. These awards are given to the students who represent model christian behavior, excellence in academics, and leadership. The 4.0 Scholars are awarded to the students who maintained a 4.0 average throughout their middle school career at St. Mary. Pictured: Cunningham Award Recipients Bill Reece, St. Mary Grand Knight; Debbie Ollis, St. Mary Catholic School Principal;, Mackie Neese; Desi Tobias; and Rev. Msgr. G. Warren Wall, Pastor of St. Mary Parish. Pictured: 4.0 Scholars Julia Kelley, Anna Grace Lynam, Ila Cummings, Michelle Roca, Grace Jensen, Hayleigh Jones, Addison Baucom, Alan Andrews, Emily O'Neill, and Mackie Neese.

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The 4th grade class at St. Ignatius always ends the school year with a Wax Museum of famous Alabamians. Each student picks a name out of a hat, does a presentation on the person and designs a poster about their life. They then all dress as their person and host a Wax Museum for the entire school. Pictured here left-right: Isabelle Jouve, Samantha Cochran, Joseph Paragone and Isabelle Brown.

St. Paul’s Students Earn Medals in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Two of St. Paul’s creatively talented students have earned National Medals in the 2014 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, presented by The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. Rising Junior Isibeal Owens and member of the Class of 2014, Rebecca Pober, had their work selected by creative professionals as the most accomplished in the nation. Isibeal received a Gold Medal for her short story entry and Rebecca received a Silver Medal for her drawing entry. This year, 255,000 works of art and writing were submitted. Only the top 2,068 were recognized at the national level. Hundreds of thousands of young people have been recognized through the Awards since the program began in 1923. Among them are some of America’s most respected artistic and literary talents. Truman Capote, Lena Dunham, Joyce Maynard, Sylvia Plath, Robert Redford and Andy Warhol all earned Scholastic Awards as high school students. The two students were invited to attend a ceremony at the world-famous Carnegie Hall on June 6, and to participate in showcase events at Parsons The New School for Design in New York City. We’re beyond proud to have these students represent our school in this year’s National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. St. Paul’s 2014 Graduate, Rebecca Pober, poses at Carnegie Hall where she received her Silver Medal. 19

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Autauga County Schools Little Flower School Values its Volunteers

Little Flower Catholic School held an Appreciation Breakfast for its many volunteers. The school depends heavily on its volunteers for its day-today operation as well for major events throughout the year. The spirit of enthusiasm and willingness to help are hallmarks of the Little Flower volunteer. Most of the volunteers are parents or grandparents of students, and many are proud to be alumni of Little Flower School. Volunteering is such an enjoyable activity at the school that some volunteers continue to help out, even though they no longer have children at the school. Shown at the Appreciation Breakfast are (left to right): Sonia Simmons, Loretta Daffin, Beverly Crews, Joy Lang, Catherine Abernathy, Maria Haygood, Kimberly McCaine, and Lauren Fisher.

Senior Class Sets Record with $5 Million in Scholarships

The 36 members of the St. Luke's Class of 2014 received over $5,000,000 in scholarships- an average of over $140,000 per student!! The scholarships included appointments to the Naval Academy and West Point, the National Honor Society Scholarship for the State of Alabama, the area recipient of the Bryant-Jordan Scholar Athlete Award, and dozens of academic and athletic scholarship awards.

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Haylie Gullitch, a rising third-grader from Covenant Christian School in Mobile, created artwork for the 3rd Coastal America Partnership Ocean Art Contest, a national competition. Her drawing, “Wonderful Ocean,” was selected as one of twenty winning pieces that best represent the link between our impact on the ocean and its critical importance to humanity. Haylie’s work will be part of an exhibit to open first in Washington, DC, in June and then travel nationally. Haylie’s work was submitted to the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL). Robert Dixon, Estuarium Manager and DISL contest coordinator, said, “We’d like to congratulate Haylie on this wonderful accomplishment. The connection between art and the environment is both educational and emotional, and Haylie’s submission captures that spirit perfectly.” “Since art and science are both based on observation and discovery, I have found them to have a natural connection and a true place in both the art room and classroom,” added Karin Marrero, Art Educator, Covenant Christian School. “Allowing students to document their scientific observations and discoveries through art can lead to deeper understanding, resulting in a truer learning process. This will in turn, serve to improve their critical thinking skills and creativity,” she said. The Dauphin Island Sea Lab will be one of the exhibition centers for this traveling display, dates to be determined. For more information on the Coastal America Partnership Contest, visit http://coastalamerica.gov/ artcontest_winners.html . Photo: “Wonderful Ocean” by Haylie Gullitch.

Corpus Christi Catholic School Class Creates Reading Chain

Mrs. Judy Edward’s K3 class at Corpus Christi Catholic School created a “Reading Chain” this year. The title of each book that they read was written on a paper link that was added to the chain. At the end of the year, the class had read 269 books and the chain was 59 feet long! The students are pictured with school principal, Mrs. McMullen, and their “Reading Chain.”

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Autauga County Schools Congratulations to McGill-Toolen Catholic Cheerleaders!

The Varsity placed 2nd in the large school division at UCA Camp at Auburn. The JV squad won Overall Camp Champs in the JV Division. We had 8 girls selected UCA All American, Stephanie Reid and Megan Schilling for Varsity and Olivia Anderson, Katie Dunne, Caroline Galloway, Annie Beth Immel, Madison Powell and Madison Rowland for JV.

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Hollinger's Island Talent Show Winners

Smile and wave girls! These Five Hollinger's Island Elementary songbirds wowed the audience and the judges! They took home the trophies for the best performances in the school's 2014 Student Council Talent Show. Left to Right, Honorable Mentions Rachel Russell & Lucille Westbrook; Third Place Isabell Nunnery; Second Place Victoria Tourne`; First Place Haley Widder.

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UMS-Wright Earns State Championship in 4A Boys Outdoor Track & Field

The 2014 UMS-Wright Boys and Girls Track and Field teams logged another successful year, finishing with a State Championship and Runner-up title. With over eighty athletes participating, the season consisted of eleven meets for varsity and five for junior varsity and middle school. These meets provided opportunities to match individuals with events...some new and some familiar. The varsity boys and girls teams placed in the top three sports in eight of the eleven meets, competing against teams from all classifications. The girls team finished 3rd in the Mobile County Meet while the boys team took an impressive 2nd. At the AHSAA state competition, the girls team battled a strong competitor coming up just shy of a title and finished as State Runner-Up. Rose Brutkiewicz set a new state record in pole vault in the process. The boys team posted four 1st placed finishes in route to the team's sixth consecutive state championship title. There were nine all-state performers and seven athletes named to the all-county teams for both boys and girls. Junior standout, Robert Hope, broke several long-standing and meet records and was named as the Optimist Runner of the Year. Special recognition goes to the senior members of the team for their hard work and dedication, both to the sport and to their teammates.

St. Paul’s Transitional Kindergarten Beats Reading Goal

Every January, the Transitional Kindergarten students at St. Paul’s Episcopal School set a goal to read a certain number of books. This year, the class goal was 2,000 books. As they completed them, their teacher, Ms. Dyess, added a ring to the bookworm they named “Slimey.” This year, they far exceeded their goal by reading 2,214 books from January to May. To celebrate, the students with their teachers and parents, paraded from the St. Paul’s Lower School campus to Saints’ Square at the main campus with “Slimey.” There, they were given t-shirts and awarded medals by Headmaster Marty Lester. They also earned a fun campout for reaching their goal – the students set up tents by the playground, made homemade ice cream and played games. These reading goals are set and achieved in each grade at the St. Paul’s Lower School every year because they understand that reading matters and learning is fun!

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Autauga CountyCrash Schools History Museum of Mobile Sponsors Course in Mobile History

The History Museum of Mobile organized and hosted a one-day seminar, “A Crash Course in Mobile History,” for Grades 4 – 11 Social Studies Teachers on Friday, June 20. This seminar was free and listed on the South Alabama Research and Inservice Center’s (SARIC) web site (http:// www.southalabama.edu/saric/main.html). A total of 36 teachers learned about local history as well as its connections to state and national history. The History Museum provided information concerning its school group programs with the seminar participants. They also received a pre-visit packet with museum information and lesson plans that tie back to the exhibits. “What an enthusiastic, focused group,” said David E. Alsobrook, director of the History Museum of Mobile. “We really enjoyed hosting them and look forward to doing it again next year.” The morning sessions included “Southeastern Prehistory” with Dr. Philip Carr, a Professor of Anthropology and Associate Director of the Center for Archaeological Studies at the University of South Alabama, “Mobile during the Colonial Era” with Dr. Bob Faust, Instructor, History Department, University of South Alabama, and “The Antebellum Period in Mobile” with Dr. Harriet Amos Doss, Associate Professor of History, University of Alabama at Birmingham. The afternoon presentations included “Mobile’s Civil War and Reconstruction” with John Sledge, local author and historian. Dr. David E. Alsobrook, director of the History Museum of Mobile, ended the seminar with a presentation on “The Progressive Era in Mobile.” Jennifer Fondren, curator of education, also gave a tour of the museum to the participating teachers. Speakers included resources and examples of primary resource material in their presentations. “The event went very well,” said Jennifer Fondren, curator of education. “The speakers did an outstanding job, and we received a lot of positive feedback from the teachers. We did this event because we love our local history, and we wanted to support our local teachers by sharing resources with them that they can use in the classroom.”

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Mobile County 6th Annual Water Festival

The 6th Annual Mobile County Water Festival was held on Tuesday, March 18, at the Bishop State Community College. Approximately 750 fourth grade students from Collier, Castlen, Collins-Rhodes, Mobile Co. Magnet, Dawes Intermediate, Chickasaw, Westlawn, Howard, Brazier, and Taylor-White Elementary Schools were in attendance. Hands-on activities included Water Filtration, Model Watershed, and an Edible Aquifer. The day's activities concluded with a group presentation, the famous Fishin' Magicians. Baker High School and Bryant Career Technical Center provided valuable leadership with learning station activities. Funding for this event was made possible by Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development, Mobile Co. Soil and Water Conservation District, and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. Partners included, but not limited, the Mobile County Public School System, Mobile County Commission, City of Mobile, USDA-Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Coastal Alabama Clean Water Partnership, Alabama Coastal Foundation, Alabama Power - Barry Steam Plant, GulfQuest, Bishop State Community College, and the Alabama Forestry Commission.

St. Mary Parish "Weird Animals" Vacation Bible School Leadersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Zoo Crew!

St. Mary Parish held Weird Animals' Vacation Bible School June 9 through the 12th. With over 120 campers for the week, the success depended on St. Mary's "Zoo Crew" of Volunteers under the leadership of VBS and EDGE Coordinator, Ashley Thompson. Over 50 Youth Volunteers joined parents and teachers in pulling off a week of spiritual growth and fun! Pictured are the volunteers from 6th grade through college on their training day, sporting their Zoo Crew T-shirts.

Corpus Christi Catholic School Building the Body of Christ one Student at a time .

Corpus Christi Catholic School serves students in K3 through eighth grade. Established in 1958 by Corpus Christi Parish, the school is committed to building the Body of Christ. It seeks to integrate the teachings of the inspired Word of God with a sense of Christian fellowship and service to community. Corpus Christi Catholic School is committed to high academic performance in a Christian setting, laying a foundation for a productive, faith-filled life. Dedicated faculty and staff nurture every child by providing opportunities to grow in faith, achieve academic success, and serve others as disciples of Jesus. For additional information or to schedule a tour, please contact the school oďŹ&#x192;ce at 251.342.5474. Corpus Christi Catholic School 6300 McKenna Drive, Mobile, AL 36608 www.corpuschristiparish.com/school

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Autauga County Schools UMS-Wright Boys Golf Team Wins 2014 AHSAA Championship Title

The UMS-Wright Boys Golf Team finished the season strong winning the 2014 AHSAA Championship Title, the 22nd golf title for the Bulldogs. Led by three seniors and a crop of young talent, the Bulldogs were able to clinch the win by an impressive 25 strokes after leading marginally in the first round. In addition, all five members of the team placed in the top nine in the tournament. Team members include Thomas Iturbe, Felix Ronderos, Stephen Chiepalich, Channing Flowers, and Austin Turner. During the regular season, the Bulldogs competed in the best tournaments in the state, including the Blue-Grey Tournament (5th), Azalea City Invitational (3rd), and the Bradley Johnson Memorial. These tournaments included teams from all over the state in all classifications. The stiff competition readied the Bulldogs for their post-season run. As the team bids farewell to the senior players, the young crew will be poised and ready for the 2015 season as the UMS-Wright Bulldogs make another run towards a state championship. Pictured (L to R): Thomas Iturbe, Felix Ronderos, Stephen Chiepalich, Channing Flowers, Austin Turner.

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The newly formed Angelic choir at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic School enjoyed praising God in their beautiful new choir robes at Ash Wednesday Mass.

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Hollinger's Island Elementary students have big hearts and were jumping at the chance to help others. This year they helped raise over $2400 for the American Heart Association's Jump Rope for Heart. Three Hollinger's Island students raised over $750 of all the money collected. The top three fundraisers are Left to Right, The money each raised is listed next to their names: 4th Grader-Courtney Manning ($100.00), Kindergarten StudentArianna Hayes (295.00), and 1st Grader-Parker Kircharr ($385.00).

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Ronald Rowell Named 2014-2015 Alabama's High School Principal of the Year

Ronald Rowell, principal of Theodore High School in the Mobile County School System, has been named 2014-2015 Alabama High School Principal of the Year by the Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP). Rowell will represent the state of Alabama in a national judging of high school leaders in the National Principal of the Year Program sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). Rowell earned a Bachelor’s degree in health, physical education, and biology in 1983. He obtained his first Master’s degree in 1999 in secondary education. In 2001, he received a second Master’s degree in educational leadership. Rowell has twelve years of experience as a school administrator, and has served for the last nine years as the principal at Theodore High School. Principal Rowell is credited with creating a distinct climate and culture, affectionately referred to as "Bobcat Nation," that promotes raised expectations, professional learning communities, and individualized instruction. Rowell uses the students’ perspective to determine leadership style and decision-making. Rowell is known for implementing numerous programs to ensure the success of Theodore High School students including Freshman Jam Summer Orientation, Pre-Advanced Placement program, Check and Connect mentoring program, Anger Management programs, Alternative Night flexible scheduling program, specialized Academies, and the Club Day Initiative for student involvement. As the instructional leader, Rowell focuses on vertical collaboration with feeder schools. This allows the schools to evaluate data, discuss strategies, and align instructional objectives at all grade levels to ensure students are college- and career-ready by the time they graduate high school. Early evidence shows a decrease in failure rates over a three-semester period of time. The Alabama High School Principal of the Year Award is sponsored by the Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals. A trip to Washington, D.C., to the NASSP Principal of the Year Awards Program is provided by AASSP. Ronald Rowell will be recognized at the Awards Luncheon during the CLAS Convention on June 24, 2014, at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center. A plaque will also be awarded to Rowell at the AASSP/AAMSP Fall Conference in November 2014.

CONGRATULATIONS TO UMS-WRIGHT CLASS OF 2014: Accepted to 71 schools across the country 85% of the class offered merit scholarships Over $8.5 Million in merit scholarships 31 State Athletic Championships over four years 5 Athletic Scholarships 4 Art Scholarships 35 out of 92 received ACT scores of 30 or higher 12,416 Service hours over four years All Superior Ratings in Band at State All Superior Ratings in Chorus at State State Championship in Studio Theatre 1st Place in Classical Dramatic Acting 1 Ruby pin from the National Speech and Debate Honor Society

ALL OF THESE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN JUST FOUR YEARS... THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING.

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Causey PTA to Donate to MDA

Causey PTA will be donating $1 to MDA for every student that joins by August 15th. We have a reputation for helping others in need and here we go again, campaigning to raise money for MDA, an organization committed to combating muscular dystrophy. Muscular dystrophy occurs when a group of genetic muscle diseases are characterized by the degeneration of voluntary muscles. Our fundraiser dollars can provide flu shots, support group sessions, and different types of therapy to young people with muscular dystrophy. We encourage ALL Causey Middle School families to join the PTA and help the MDA this school year.

St. Luke Donates Uniforms to School in Africa

The St. Luke's Lower School students have spent the last year transitioning into new uniforms. The fifth grade class began collecting the old uniforms to be sent to a school in Africa. Students were permitted to dress OUT OF UNIFORM for the last days of school so that their uniforms could be washed and donated. Once the donations were collected, student volunteers sorted and boxed them for shipping. The students loved knowing that their uniforms would be so greatly appreciated all the way around the world! Pictured are Back Row: Will Wallace, Front Row Whitney Novak, Amelia Speir, Emma Grace Johnson, Elise Uptigrove and Grace Garrett.

ASMS Holds Summer Math and Science Program

The Alabama School of Math and Science (ASMS) Adventures in Math and Science (AIMS) summer program, held June 9-20, hosted more than 470 sixth through ninth graders from across the region. The program offered assorted, handson learning experiences in a variety of subjects, including math, science, language, history and more. Students took field trips to the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Mobile History Museum, Sunnyside Theater, Mobile Museum of Art, Mobile Medical Museum, Oakleigh Mansion, Five Rivers Delta, and the Environmental Studies Center. The camp included two sessions from June 9-13 and June 16-20, and both sessions were an overnight or day camp. More than 70 students stayed the weekend and attended the Mobile BayBears game on June 13, traveled to Waterville USA in Gulf Shores on June 14, and visited the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center on June 15.

Some classes offered at AIMS include ACT Prep; Apps for Smart Devices; Ballet and Modern Dance; Codes and Ciphers; CSI: Mobile; Exploring Inner Space; The Importance of Being English; Labs of Doom; Light Metals and Vitreous Enameling; Marine Biology; Mathematical Origami; Modern Dance; Painting; Psychology; Robotics; Rock and Roll History; Rocketry; So You Want to be a MD?; Studying NatureField Biology; Taekwondo; and Using Java with Web Pages. The AIMS summer camp is held every year in June and the application is published online in January. ASMS is the state's only fully public residential high school for sophomores, juniors, and seniors seeking advanced studies in mathematics, science, and the humanities. Located in Mobile's Old Dauphin Way Historic District, ASMS was established in 1989 by the Alabama State Legislature to identify, challenge, and train Alabama's future leaders. Tuition and room and board are free. 29

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Autauga County Schools

Corpus Christi School 8th Graders Awarded Light of Christ Award

2 Corpus Christi school 8th grade students, Gabby Seibert and Marvin Collins, were awarded The Mobile County Commission Light of Christ award at the 2014 8th grade Graduation on May 21, 2014. Gabby and Marvin are pictured with Father James Zoghby and Father John Boudreaux of Corpus Christi Parish. Gabby is the daughter of Brian and Jennifer Seibert. Marvin Collins is the son of Damian and Leslie Collins. They will both attend McGill-Toolen Catholic high school in the fall.

Little Flower Catholic School Prepares for First Day of School

Although there are no classes in session, summertime is a busy time at Little Flower Catholic School. Floors are waxed, walls are painted, stair treads are repaired, equipment is upgraded, and even the chairs are subjected to special cleaning. Principal, Clara Brunk, has worked over the summer months with middle school teacher, Andy Ryan, to revamp curriculum options and scheduling. Little Flower will welcome two new ACE teachers in its middle school this fall, so efforts are underway to make their arrival and entry into the faculty a smooth transition. In preparation for the first day of school, Andy Ryan (L) and Clara Brunk (R) cheerfully apply a little elbow grease to cafeteria chairs.

The Condence to Create a Better Tomorrow… That’s the Power of Faith.

A legacy of excellence in Christian education. What is the power of Faith? It’s parents trusting that their children will receive an excellent education in a wholesome, positive environment. It’s young people believing in their abilities and gaining the confidence to move forward into the future. And it’s the unwavering commitment of our administrators, teachers, and coaches to each student’s success. Give your child the advantages of Faith. • • • • • • •

SACS Accredited / AISA Blue Ribbon School College Preparatory and Advanced Placement Classes Dual Enrollment Classes through the University of Alabama Accelerated Reader Program High School and Elementary Computer Labs Award Winning Band, Choral and Drama Programs Competitive Sports for Boys and Girls Grades 3–12

Educating Students in Grades K3 – 12

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Autauga County Schools Hollinger’s Island Students Collect Snacks for Ronald McDonald House

Serving our community has always been important to Hollinger's Island Elementary students. This year students assisted our National Elementary Society Members in collecting snacks for the Ronald McDonald House in Mobile. Honor Society Members: Front Row: Harmoney Strong, Max Davis, Kaci Morrell, Brian Wiggins; 2nd Row: Matthew Sheffield, Maureena Wilson, Hestin Ford, Dylan Bradley, Chevy Davis, Matthew Blanchard, Regan levene, Courtney Manning; Back Row: Sarah Studlar, Marcus Johnson, Brooke Larison, Stella Baggett, Conner Johnson, Natalie Stout, Harley Riddle, Savannah Noel, Alex Adcock, Kayolani Johnny.

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3rd Annual Little Flower Petal & Pace Duathlon

8k Bike / 5k Run / 8k Bike Come join us on Saturday, August 9 at 7:00 AM for the 3rd Annual Little Flower Petal & Pace Duathlon. Register Online at: www. eventbrite.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.

If you think character is more important than charisma, you might just be a Saint. At St. Paul’s, it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Sure, we’ve graduated our fair share of National Merit Scholars and major-league athletes (more than most schools in Mobile, in fact), but we’re more proud of what’s harder to measure: character.

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Every week this school year, you’ll find our students out in their communities, distributing food, volunteering at shelters, and just in general lending a hand – wherever one is needed. And on campus? Treating one another with tolerance, compassion, and respect. If you’d like to learn more about St. Paul’s, give us a call. Or, better yet, pay us a visit.

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Future Looks Bright for Young Faith Choral Talent

Faith Academyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s young choral students were given the opportunity to make and learn beautiful music with their peers, under the teaching of the newly named Choral Director, Mrs. Amanda Goins, at the First Annual Faith Summer Choral Music Camp. Participants in the camp were introduced to new music and they sharpened their skills that are needed in music theory, sight-singing, and vocal technique. The camp was available to chorus students in grades 5-12, on June 23-26. Many of the activities allowed opportunity for the older students who have been in choir for many years to mentor the younger students. Camp sessions included technique, music theory for beginners, music game time, and beginner, intermediate, and advanced sight-reading. The future sure is looking bright for the Faith Choral Program. Faith Choral Camp Participants are: (back row) Donnice Coleman, Caleb Pugh, Veronica Gillespie, Alexis Gingerella, Hailey Hodges, Gabby Fillingim, Savannah Zinck, Katie Merifield, Lacey Sellers, Samantha Coulson, Taylor Cook, and Sharon Nilsen; (front row) Mrs. Amanda Goins, Ivy Stilwell, Tara Piggott, Virginia Lee, Lily Glass, Greg Naman, Anna Morrison, Syerra Reichert, (not pictured) Destiny Faulkner.

Rivet Visits St. Ignatius Students

Rivet visited the K and 1st Grade students at St. Ignatius. He is an Old English Bulldog and he educates the kids in Mobile about the A320 that is being built in Mobile. The kids really enjoyed getting to know Rivet and learning about Airbus. It was a wonderful activity for the last week of school.

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Autauga County Schools Mobile 2000

In a community that is ever changing and always growing the public school system can sometimes get lost in the hustle and bustle. Carolyn Akers saw the public schools in Mobile County being lost in the shuffle and wanted to do something about it. She knew that the children of Mobile County deserved thriving centers of learning, so with her own two children in mind she founded “Mobile 2000” in 1992. The purpose of Mobile 2000 was to serve as a unique, central voice representing the entire community around issues of public education. The name was changed to the Mobile Area Education Foundation (MAEF) in 1996 to better reflect the goals and objectives of the organization. The Mobile Area Education Foundation is a countywide partnership of citizens, businesses, the Mobile County Public School System (MCPSS), and public agencies working together to ensure that all the children in Mobile County are given the opportunity to succeed. Over the past 22 years, MAEF has been a critical partner with MCPSS on its journey to becoming an excellent public school system. Our mission is to build community responsibility for improving public education outcomes in Mobile County including student achievement results, improving teacher quality, and leadership development from student’s desk to the board table. We support our public school system in transforming schools across the county to increase high school graduation rates. We create partnerships with industry leaders to develop students’ workforce skills in Mobile County Career Academies. We help to improve the quality of life in Mobile County by increasing the volunteer base and the number of citizens actively involved in community efforts to improve educational outcomes for children. We create a civic culture of continual improvement across Mobile County. We offer programs that target over-aged and under credited students at risk of dropping out. Through volunteers we are able to ensure students are reading on grade level by the end of third grade. We provide interventions needed to help middle grade students improve their academic progress as they create a roadmap to graduating on time, and we continue to redesign the way math and science are taught in our schools, while introducing STEM to students as early as fourth grade. Community volunteers play a vital role in our success. We issue a charge to the citizens of Mobile County to join our movement ensuring every child graduates ready for college, career, and life. Every volunteer hour, and every dollar contribution, puts us one step closer to improving the quality of life for every resident of Mobile County. To join the movement and find out more about the Mobile Area Education Foundation visit www.maef.net or call 251-476-0002.

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Congratulations to the St. Paul’s Class of 2014

The Class of 2014 set the standard early on for their senior year. Six seniors earned the distinction of National Merit Finalist, representing 47% of Mobile area finalists. The distinctions continued: a 5A representative for the BryantJordan Scholar-Athlete Award, a national Scholastic Art and Writing Award recipient, an Eagle Scout and a Girls Scouts Gold Award recipient, numerous serviceoriented scholarships, a scholarship recipient in vocal performance, several student-athlete scholarships, and an appointment to a United States service academy. These are merely a handful of accomplishments from members of St. Paul’s most recent graduating class. In the college process, St. Paul’s graduates faired equally well. The Class of 2014 earned over $8.5 million in merit-based aid. This total accounts for scholarships and grants received based on academic excellence, service, and a range of student abilities; it does not include need-based support. Even more remarkable is the fact that the $8.5 million was awarded to 82% of the senior class. The class of 96 students received acceptances from 77 different schools in 21 different states. Students will be attending 31 different schools in 13 different states. Furthermore, the Class of 2014 received acceptances to 14 different honors colleges. Congratulations, class, and best of luck in your future endeavors.

St. Ignatius VBS

Lillie Kidder and Luci Ann Picard help with the younger campers at St. Ignatius VBS. Over 160 kids played games, did crafts, sang songs and learned about being, “Kids of the Kingdom.”

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Money in the Bank

Recommending the Best Toys and Products for Kids

The moment we first take a child into a store, restaurant or ticket booth, their introduction to real-world commerce begins. As they see adults pay for goods and services in a variety of ways, their curiosity about the cash and cards we employ almost daily, grows. Helping children learn about money in its various incarnations and how currency is used will go far toward developing sound financial sense as they grow. The following toys and games foster familiarity with money and support kids’ understanding of wealth as they save, spend, plan and play!

by Gerry Paige Smith

Money Bags Board Game

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Cultivating knowledge of denominations of American currency, the Money Game from Learning Resources is a fun way to learn and practice the earning and exchanging of money. Complete with a game board, spinner, pretend coins and cash, players move around the board earning funding from chores and entrepreneurial endeavors to collect cash. The spinner dictates the denominations for exchanges so players must also navigate how to count and collect money in various forms. While it’s true the player with the most money at the end of the game wins, the practical knowledge and understanding of money gained through the game is what’s really valuable in the end.

One of the earliest real-world observations that children make about their parents is how adults pay for things. We pluck cash from wallets, feed coins into machines and swipe cards whenever we purchase products or services. And as kids like to mimic adult behavior it’s a natural next step for them to want to understand and emulate those actions. The Little Tikes Cash Register is a battery-free option that allows small children to feed coins into the slot, exploring colors, numbers and coin size along the way. Swiping the card releases the coins into the drawer below for repeat transactions. Best for children past the ‘mouthing’ stage, this cash register is ideal for hours of money play.

Moonjar Moneybox

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Any child’s bank is cool for collecting their coins and cash, but the Moonjar actually encourages children to think ahead about how their money will be spent. This tin bank is an early introduction to financial planning as kids think about how their money will be used responsibly and in advance. Three compartments are designated for saving, spending and sharing so children are nudged to consider the purpose of money beyond it simple spending power. With a passbook to keep a record of their banking activity, the Moonjar supports early development of strong financial values and sound money decision-making.

It’s not always about the money. Kids benefit from having a safe and secure space that’s all their own to store anything that has value to them. Money, jewelry, medals, souvenirs and mementos all deserve a place to safely store in a child’s room. This safe is made from galvanized steel with a combination lock to enhance security for any kid’s treasures, and it comes in a variety of color options. A convenient slot in the top allows for coins and folded cash to deposit easily anytime. Less about money management and more about having a safe place for children to store their “wealth”, the Frontier Safe is a solid security choice for kids’ treasure!

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Paige Smith is a freelance writer and syndicated columnist living in Alabama. More on GET THIS! at www.PageBookMedia.com.

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ca co cu ch bu yo cre aw Eating meals together at home is important for families, but don’t underestimate the importance of the meal you send to school with your child each day. In the same way that it is important to sit down and break bread with our family, kids sit down at school and do the same with peers of their choosing. A positive experience eating lunch at school begins with a positive experience opening up that lunch box and finding out what’s inside. The same old peanut butter and jelly, pretzels, and apple may work for the first couple of years of school, but as a child gets older and develops more sophisticated preferences, you can do better. Work together with your child to create portable, healthy meals she will feel proud to eat. Instead of complaints about how friends have better lunches, you’ll start to hear stories about the funny conversations that happened at lunch or who traded what for what. With a little bit of effort, you’ll notice that your child conveys a content, relaxed tone about lunchtime, exactly like the one you strive to create at dinnertime at home. So when it comes time to whip up a great school lunch, keep these simple tips in mind:

Experiment with nut butters. Why limit your child’s sandwich to just peanut butter when there is also almond butter, cashew butter, and sunflower seed butter? Or consider a healthy brand of chocolate nut butter with whole-wheat pretzels for dipping. Expand your sandwich-making repertoire. For variety, cut sandwiches into halves, triangles, quarters, or use a cookie cutter to make shapes. Use whole grain rather than white bread. Experiment with whole grain wraps, bagels, pita, flatbread or naan. Send real fruit instead of fruit-flavored or artificial fruit snacks. Stock up on small, no-leak containers before school starts so you won’t be afraid to chop up ripe fruit and send it to school. For variety, use whatever fruit you have on hand and make a simple fruit salad every Sunday night. Mobile Bay Parents I August 2014

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Chop up whatever veggies you have on hand on Sunday and separate into bags or containers for the week. Include a bit of damp or

pouring into your child’s thermos. Put the lid on tightly, but not so tight your child can’t get it open.

Send low-fat milk in a thermos instead of sugary juice or let lunch them buy milk at to try: school. If you don’t

dry paper towel to keep veggies moist or dry, whichever helps them last. Healthy

Try homemade trail mix for snack time. You can come up with combinations that are customized for each child if you visit the bulk foods section of your grocery store and create combos to offer a week at a time.

Have “Thermos Thursdays” and send something hot to school like soup, mac n’ cheese, or pasta. Be sure to heat the food up well before

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Hummus Yogurt Dried fruit Nuts and nut butters Cheese sticks Cut veggies Rice and beans Granola or Granola bars Rice cakes Trail mix Popcorn Whole grain crackers Hard-boiled eggs Pita or bagel chips Fruit leather Pistachios Protein bars Veggie chips

want to send sugarloaded juice, try flavored waters. In a pitcher refrigerate water with lemon, lime, berries, or herbs. Test flavors over the summer to discover what combinations kids prefer.

After-school snacks for growing kids: A cheese quesadilla An ice-cream cone or frozen yogurt bar A bagel with cream cheese Fruit and cottage cheese Yogurt and berries An English muffin pizza Bowl of cereal with fruit Oatmeal with nuts and dried fruit Whole grain toast with nut butter Cheese melted on whole grain chips Protein bar Fruit smoothie

Make homemade cookies or bars over the weekend and store properly to last all week. Freeze, if necessary...they will thaw by lunchtime. If your child is new to the school, include an extra treat to offer to new friends. Remind them to eat veggies to keep the treats coming.

Why not give them something to look forward to each week? Offer bonus sweets in moderation. Keep a secret stash to offer on the last day before the weekend. Just a little something to help them celebrate the weekend with their friends like a tiny bag of jelly beans, a lollipop or two, or a couple of chocolate kisses. MBP Christina Katz knows better than to slack off on shopping for inspired school lunch foods or she’ll have to hear about it all the way home from school. Her latest book is The Writer’s Workout from Writer’s Digest Books.

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Styling Your Baby Bump Being pregnant is a blessing, but it can be a fashion curse! When pregnant you want to feel and look your best, especially since you are going to be adding a few extra pounds and a new addition to the family. However, you don’t want to break the bank for temporary clothing. Here are a few ideas on how to expand your wardrobe before and after that sweet little blessing is born. * Wear dark colors (especially on the bottom) and add pops of softer colors with accessories like a chunky scarf, jewelry, purses and fun shoes. * If you choose to have fun with your style during pregnancy, be aware that the peplum blouse is very stylish but only hides the tummy the first six months of pregnancy and after pregnancy. Flowy pleated blouses are great for your growing belly, but make sure you wear them accordingly (i.e. Loose at the top with a fitted pant or skirt at the bottom, and vice versa). * T-Shirts are a great investment. A t-shirt coupled with your favorite accessory, heels, pants, skirt, or flat shoes can change your look from simple to simply chic. * Maxi dresses with adjustable straps are great staples because they can grow with you. You can layer them with a sweater, cardigan, blazer, blousy top or light sweater. To show off that bump, add a small belt above the waist line. Mobile Bay Parents I August 2014

* If it’s not too hot outside throw on your favorite pair of leggings (preferably a darker legging) or dark jean. These are a perfect go-to and comfortable item to have in your wardrobe. * Wear a soft colored shoe like natural or camel. A pointed toe always helps, too. This will make you look thinner and taller. If you can still tolerate that heel, go for it. Just know your comfort boundaries. * A structured jacket, like a blazer or cotton fitted jacket that cinches at the waist, is slimming. Rolling up your blazer or jacket sleeves will also elongate you. * Find necklaces or accessories that bring the eyes up to draw attention to your fun accessories and not your other growing areas. * If you want to stay in your pre-pregnancy pants for as long as possible, just loop a rubber band through the button hole then loop it over the button. Find a favorite fitted blouse to wear with your pants. Just make sure your button is not peeking through your shirt or blouse. * Wear dresses that flatter your waist, meaning dresses that have a band, cinching or ruching at the waist line. Make sure the band or belt is above your natural waist line. * Skirts are great for post pregnancy. Make sure you wear skirts that are pleated or a darker color as they will hide what little tummy you might still have. Let the hemline hit just above the knee or below the ankle (maxi skirt). * Buy one or two pair of maternity shorts if you are pregnant in the summer or spring. Buy a neutral color and maybe another pair that has a pop of color in them. Make sure they 40

are the appropriate length. This also goes for jeans...choose a dark denim and a fun color to brighten up your style. * You may have noticed that I have said to ACCESSORIZE! This is the key to a fun style you can easily and inexpensively change up. * Don’t forget about wearing comfortable, yet flattering, undergarments. These will help disguise those unwanted pounds and smooth out your figure before and after pregnancy. * Check out the sale racks. Maternity clothes are just like your regular post pregnancy styles. You can find items that will transition from summer to the winter months or vice versa. * Don’t feel guilty investing in a few expensive items. These will last you throughout your pregnancy and possibly afterwards. * And remember, you can always resell your clothes or donate them. Be sure to keep them nice and clean throughout your pregnancy. (You can then take that money and treat yourself to much needed baby items or new clothes for you). * One last tip…don’t try to squeeze in your clothes. All clothing items need to fit your body properly. Remember ladies, don’t ever feel like you can’t have style while pregnant. Embrace those new curves and enjoy your sweet new blessing!

Laura Handey is an independent clothing consultant in Pike Road, Alabama. You may reach her by email at laura@ centsiblysouthern. com or visit her website at www. centsiblysouthern. com.

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Q. I want to roll over a 401(k), and my bank is encouraging me to roll it over to fixed annuities. Is this a good investment? A. More times than not, when you go to a bank for investment advice, what you’ll get in the bargain is bad advice. And that’s the case here. I’d move toward a traditional IRA, in a series of good growth stock mutual funds. Put it across four types of accounts: growth, growth and income, aggressive growth and international. What you’re looking for is a great track record for your investments. You want a track record so ridiculously good that it gives you a great sense of comfort, even though there’s no guarantee of what’s to come. And there are mutual funds out there that can do just that for you. I own one that’s over 70 years old, and it has averaged nearly 12 percent over that time. Lots of people talk in “what ifs” when it comes to investing. Well, you can play that little game all day. But if the economy goes completely down the tubes, and the government destroys things like mutual funds and real estate completely, your little bank-

recommended annuity isn’t going to make it, either. The banking system as a whole will fail if all the mutual funds close because they’re all based in publicly traded companies. And that means virtually every business you drive by on your way to work would be out of business. A bank’s not going to survive that kind of thing. If you’re looking for things to help you survive the apocalypse, you’re talking about food and water. But if you want rational, well-reasoned investments, you need to look at growth stock mutual funds and paid-for real estate. That’s what I do!

Q. Why do you think debt consolidation is such a bad thing? A. Debt consolidation is a bad thing because it makes you feel like you really did something to get out of debt and change

your financial world when you didn’t. People come to me all the time saying stuff like, “Dave, I got a second mortgage. I paid off all my debt!” Well, no you didn’t pay off all your debt. You just moved it around. That’s part of the catch when it comes to debt consolidation. If you get a lower payment and move things around a little bit, you feel like you actually accomplished something. The problem with that is you don’t do anything to address the real problem, which is you. Interest rates aren’t your problem, and the number of payments isn’t your problem. Your problem is the person you look at in the mirror every morning. Until you fix that person and get mad enough at your financial situation and the real cause of it, you’ll never make any progress toward getting control of your finances. Trying to borrow your way out of debt is not a good plan!

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Parents may inadvertently reinforce a fixed mindset in their attempts to boost kids’ optimism and self-confidence. Statements like “You’re so smart!” or “Math is easy for you!” sound positive on the surface, but they suggest kids should not have to try too hard to do well. As academics become more difficult, kids who believe “I am smart” and “School is easy” may begin to question their own abilities. Some kids start to doubt their smarts in elementary school, others lose confidence in college. At any age, the belief that you don’t have the right stuff can be devastating.

When we look at our children, we see possibilities and potential. We envision growth, learning and success. Even if our kids are struggling right now, the future looks bright from a parents’ perspective. But kids don’t always see themselves through the same set of lenses. A recent study by psychologist Kristin Lagattuta, Ph.D., and her colleagues found parents consistently underestimated kids’ worries and overestimated their optimism. Being assigned to a lowerlevel reading group or getting a poor report card may cause a lot of anxiety. Since kids don’t have the same skills and perspective as adults, they may not see a way out of their current situation.

Build a Can-Do Attitude

You can help your child develop an optimistic learning mindset. Use these simple strategies to help your child set goals, build skills and overcome setbacks. Persistent practice is the key to academic success.

Beware of Mixed Signals

Talk Up Opportunities. Each morning, discuss upcoming events with your child. Share your anticipation about a meeting you have at work. Say “I’ll have a chance to present my ideas,” or “I can practice speaking in front of a large group.” Encourage your child to share her coming events as well. Focus on what you both can learn instead of what you could lose.

Reality TV shows and overnight success stories reinforce the idea that some people have talent and others do not. Psychologist Carol Dweck, Ph.D., calls this a fixed view of ability. Kids who adopt a fixed mindset believe they’ve already got all the smarts they’ll ever have. (How depressing!) These kids choose easy tasks because they don’t think they can improve with repeated practice. If they don’t succeed right away, kids with a fixed mindset give up. They see failure as proof that they don’t have what it takes, not as a signal to invest more effort or try another approach. Mobile Bay Parents I August 2014

Tell Kids Learning is Difficult. A series of studies by French psychologists Frédérique Autin and Jean-Claude Croizet found sixth-grade students who were told learning is hard and failure is common 42

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performed better on subsequent academic tests, even after they’d failed to solve a single problem in the initial set. Establish the expectation that learning is a challenge and many students struggle. Remind your child that practice helps build new skills: no one is born knowing how to multiply fractions or how to spell “catastrophe.” This relieves the pressure kids feel to prove they’re smart already. Affirm Effort. Instead of highlighting talents and triumphs, recognize hard work. Say “You are such a dedicated student,” or “I am so proud that you kept trying when you didn’t get the answer right away.” These statements buoy kids’ self-esteem and encourage them to keep trying. Take Risks. Kids need to see parents step outside our comfort zones once in a while. Try new things that don’t come easily. Learn a foreign language. Run a race. Introduce yourself to new people. Model the kind of courage you want for your child. And if things don’t go as well as you’d hoped, zero in on what you learned. Every setback has a silver lining. Reframe Limiting Beliefs. Your child isn’t likely to improve his grades if he believes he failed a test because he’s dumb. A specific, situational explanation like “I failed because I didn’t understand the vocabulary” or “I didn’t use the study guide” moves your child in the right direction. Ask guiding questions like “What can you do differently next time?” to help your child make the switch. Build Skills. Create a step-by-step plan to help your child develop new skills. Read books or watch how-to videos together. Create opportunities for her to practice in situations that aren’t too scary, like rehearsing a speech in front of the family dog. Once she’s developed basic skills and confidence, move on to more challenging situations. Highlight Improvement. Learning is a process. Encourage a growth mindset by commenting on your child’s progress, not his grades. Say “You really improved on your math facts,” or “Your essay has become much more organized since I saw the rough draft.” Use a simple chart to track improvement and remind him of how far he’s come. The best confidence boost you can give your child is the belief that he can learn anything, if he puts his mind to it. MBP Heidi Smith Luedtke, Ph.D. is a personality psychologist, former educator, and mom of two. She shares psychology lessons for real life at HeidiLuedtke.com.

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Art 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.

gallery tours and studio art classes teaching elements of art (color, line and shape) along with art activities that relate core curriculum subjects to studio art and art appreciation. Classes are offered on Wednesdays or Thursdays every other week from 1-3 p.m. All classes introduce a variety of media and artistic techniques to create age-appropriate original pieces of art. The cost is $75 for the first student, then $15 for each additional sibling. For more information - Call Kim Wood at (251) 208-5212 or email kwood@ MobileMuseumOfArt.com.

Mobile Parks and Recreation Community Activities

Studio 3 Art with Susie Lott

63 Midtown Park East, Mobile (251) 510-1808; www.azaleacityarts.com Mixed media art classes available! Call for details.

Center for Living Arts

301 Conti Street, Mobile (251) 208-5671; www.centreforthelivingarts.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. Pre-K and Kids Studio are programs available for children to explore contemporary art and music. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Classes are offered; check our online calendar for dates. 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! The Education Department continues the tradition of offering afternoon art classes on Tuesdays for children ages 4 to 7 and on Wednesdays for 8 to 12-year-olds. This year, winter and spring terms are available, enabling students to nurture their creative spirit all year long. With a focus on fun and learning, Museum Educators teach basic elements of art through still life, landscape and portraiture, using a variety of media and techniques. Originality of expression is a fundamental component in creating both realistic and abstract works. These classes provide a unique opportunity for children not only to create their own art but also to view and study the hundreds of paintings and sculptures on display at the Museum in the Permanent Collection and changing exhibits. Families and friends are invited to attend the end-of-term reception, where students show off their art and knowledge of art with refreshments and an exhibit. The cost is $70 for Museum members and $85 for non-members per term. For the past five years, home-schooled students have flourished in creative ways attending classes in the Home School Art School program. Topics for instruction include portraiture, still life, landscape, collage, Sumi-e (East Asian brush painting), sculpture and basic drawing and painting. Eight, two-hour classes per semester consist of regular Mobile Bay Parents I August 2014

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.

Paint and Pals

6345K Airport Blvd., Mobile (251) 654-2313; www.paintandpals.com Classes offered, please check our website or call for more information.

Paint Party Studios

6808 Airport Blvd., Suite B, Mobile (251) 343-2423; www.paintpartystudios.com After School Art Classes on Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 from September through May Cost: $15.00 INCLUDES: All art supplies, snack and drink. Your child can choose from painting, mixed media, watercolor and collage. We will let them use their imaginations to create their very own masterpiece. No registration necessary for after school art class. Leave your name and number when you drop off your child or parents are welcome to stay and paint during this time. See our monthly events calendar for specials.

Paint the Town

416 Dauphin Street, Suite AA, Mobile (251) 408-9590 At Paint the Town, we want to help you tap into your creative side. We will help you create your own masterpiece. From outline to outcome, we’ll break down each step. We provide the canvas, brushes, paint, and anything else you may need.

Sunshine Sue’s Playgarden

1108 Dauphin Street, Mobile (251) 421-2434; www.sunshinesuesplaygarden.com Play Place, Drop off Service, Birthday Parties, 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. Numerous Classes available: Mommy and Me Art Projects Class, Mommy and Me Class, Baby Sign Language, Kindermusik and Art Classes. Baby Sign Language and Mommy and Me Classes are in Three Month Sessions, taught all year long. Kindermusik classes will start in September. Now registering for all fall classes!

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. Classes meet once a week for an hour and begin at ages 4 and go up through high school. Sunny Side 2014-2015 Season: October 2014 – Treasure Island, December 2014 – Peter Pan, Jr., February 2015- (High School) Bring It On: The Musical, May 2015 – Shrek. The Sunny Side Theater crew is excited to announce plans to travel everywhere this year! Our competition team will begin meeting in August 2014 and is open to anyone who has been in two main stage productions! With festivals and competitions in Dothan, Guntersville, Atlanta, and right here at home there will be lots of opportunities for this group to show everyone what we are made of! Visit www.sunnysidedrama.com for complete class descriptions. Art Classes- Mixed Media Studio Art with Susie Lott from Studio 3! 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 wellrounded instructors on the Gulf Coast, offering over 50 classes a week including all dance styles and levels, for ages 2- adult. 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, David White - drums, percussion, Joshua Ward - guitar, bass, Laura Deal – piano, Mark Habib – guitar, Natalie Blackburn - violin, viola, cello, Tad Borowski - Rock Band, guitar. Visit www. azaleacityarts.com for a complete listing of classes Voice - Dr. Allanda Small & Anna Fillingim. To start voice lessons, contact owner Chris Paragone at azaleacity@mindspring.com or call (251) 510-1808! The Greenhouse and Schoolworks 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.

Playhouse in the Park

4851 Museum Dr., Mobile (251) 602-0630, www.playhouseinthepark.org

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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, and scenic art classes; and an elaborate, full-scale puppet theatre. At the Playhouse-in-the-Park there is something for all ages. Playhouse-in-the-Park Repertory Training Program -The Playhouse-in-the-Park Repertory training program (PRT) is designed to mold young actors in a guided, dynamic, studio-style program that is tailored to the needs of each individual student. Simultaneously, PRT offers an open-enrollment program in acting, dance, and music (piano and guitar) which encourages exploration while creating the opportunity to see the world through the diverse lens of the performing arts. Classes are offered in three 10-week quarters (September December, January - March, and March - May). Call 251-602-0630 or visit www.playhouseinthepark.org. Music Lessons Offered at the Playhouse-Guitar: Call Danny Mollise at (251) 602-0630 Piano: Call Scott Jolly at (251) 422-2178 Dance Classes: Throughout the year, national awardwinning choreographer Matthew Kiel offers dance classes at the Playhouse for ages 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.

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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. Individual and group lessons in voice, piano, guitar, violin, drums, woodwinds and more!

Full Scale School of Music

63 Midtown Park East, Mobile (251) 454-6591; fullscaleschool@gmail.com Full Scale offers a variety of group classes and private lessons for those interested in learning an instrument. Contact Daniel Driskell for scheduling: Daniel Driskell, Piano, guitar, bass, mandolin, saxophone, clarinet, flute and more! For a complete list of classes visit www. danieldriskell.com, or www.azaleacityarts.com.

Voice with Dr. Allanda Small 63 Midtown Park East – Mobile (251) 510-1808; www.azaleacityarts.com Voice lessons for all ages. Call for details.

1412 Hillcrest Rd., Mobile (251) 633-8944; www.andysmusiconline.com Find us on Facebook! Stop Dreaming, Start 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!

Broussard’s Academy of Music

1541 East I-65 Service Road South, Mobile 11247 US Hwy 31, Spanish Fort, AL (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!

Christ United Methodist Church Kindermusik

6101 Grelot Road, Mobile, (251) 342-0462 www.kindermusikatchristunited.com Kindermusik International is the world’s leading publisher of music and movement curricula for parents and their children. . Kindermusik offers classes for children birth through 7 years and their families. Each class is specifically geared to develop the musical skills of singing, listening, and rhythm in an age appropriate

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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!

Mobile’s Singing Children

(251) 285-2285; www.mobilesingingchildren.org Email: mobilesingingchildren@gmail.com Directed by Susan Hoitt, Mobile’s Singing Children is the premier youth choir on the Gulf Coast. We provide opportunity for children to receive classical voice training of the very highest quality, as well as perform music of the highest caliber in age-appropriate ensembles. In our 35-year history, MSC has toured and performed in Europe, Canada and numerous states in the U.S. We have been featured on National Public Radio’s “From the Top” and perform with Mobile Opera and the Mobile Symphony Orchestra. Auditions are no underway for boys and girls in grades 2 – 12. To request an audition contact Susan Hoitt, director at 251-285-2285 or email us at mobilesingingchildren@ gmail.com .. Please visit us on our website mobilesingingchildren.org or facebook.

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. Mobile Bay Parents I August 2014

Playhouse in the Park

4851 Museum Dr., Mobile (251) 602-0630, www.playhouseinthepark.org Music Lessons. See listing under Performing Arts Section.

Sunshine Sue’s Playgarden

1108 Dauphin Street, Mobile (251) 421-2434; www.sunshinesuesplaygarden.com Kindermusik Classes and more. See listing under Art Section.

Students in the school have performance opportunities in our production of The Nutcracker at the Mobile Civic Center Theater, the Nutcracker Charity Ball, and our year-end Showcase. For our youngest students beginning at age 3, Mobile Ballet School offers quality dance education in a caring and fun environment, with instruction and activities based on the beloved ballet princess characters such as Cinderella, Snow White, and Sleeping Beauty. Please visit our website or call for more information. Fall classes begin Sept. 2.

Precision Dance Academy

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, Tap, Tumbling, Hip Hop, Pointe, Lyrical and more. 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 26436 Kensington Place, Daphne (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 Broadway-style jazz under the guidance of Winthrop Corey, Artistic Director. Our faculty has extensive performance and teaching experience, enabling us to offer a complete curriculum from pre-ballet through pre-professional levels.

63 Midtown Park East, Mobile (251) 222-3403; www.precisiondanceacademy.net Why Join Precision? Strong Technique and Dance Education, Family Atmosphere in a State of the Art Facility, National Award Winning Competition Company. Come join us for classes in Hip-Hop, Tap, and Jazz, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Acro, Ballet and more!

Sheffield School of Dance

3 Locations: 1901 Dauphin Street, 4570 Hermitage Avenue, 4358 Old Shell Road #B (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/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!

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Brandy Brown Studio

2569 Dauphin Street, Mobile 3958 Snow Road, Semmes (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 Avenue, Mobile (251) 473-1489 Dance Classes for all levels.

CC Dance Studio and Company

2560 Leroy Stevens Rd., (251) 639-1106; www.ccdancecompany.net We offer Classes in Pre-Ballet, , Pre-School combo; 6-up in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Leaps and Turns, Technique, Tumbling, Progression, Cheer/Dance, ballet, lyrical, Musical Theater and more. 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.

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Kimberleigh’s School Dance

(251) 610-3992; (251) 479-6551 (x240) Classes held UMS Wright and St. Ignatius Schools. After school classes for Preschool- 12th. Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Lyrical. Email creativedance@bellsouth.net. Call Renee McAleer 610-3992 or Shay Owen 479-6551 x 240 for more information.

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879 Snow Road North Suite 2A, Mobile (251) 649-2767; www.therhythmdancecenter.com Rhythm Dance Center offers recreational classes as well as an outstanding performance team. We welcome students from the age of 2 & up into our studio. We offer a fun, friendly environment for children with expert training so they may grow as dancers and individuals.

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.

Mobile Bay Dance Academy, Inc.

590 Schillenger Rd, Mobile (251) 455-3044; www.mobilebaydanceacademy.com At Mobile Bay Dance Academy, we are dedicated to teaching students in a structured and exciting loving environment. We focus on the development of our students, their dance technique and education. MBDA provides a constructive, yet encouraging atmosphere, which builds high self-esteem and a love of dance. No matter what stage of dance, students are expected “to be their best” but are always accepted for whom they are. Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Tumbling, Hip Hop, Lyrical, & more.

Next Generation Dance Center

5721 Hwy 90 W., Suite C, Theodore (251) 653-8233, (251) 591-9899; nextgenerationdancecenter.com

Robinson’s School Of Dance

Three Locations: Saraland Branch- (251) 675-5915 Irvington Branch- (251) 824-9745 West Mobile Branch (251) 639-7473 www.robinsonsschoolofdance.com Founded in 1971. We offer the best instruction in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Acrobatics and Baton. Irvington & West Mobile offer Zumba.

Turning Point Dance Academy

4880 Lakeland Drive Suite D, Mobile (251) 422-0262; www.tpdadancefamily.com Why should you choose to be a part of the TPDA family? We are a conservative studio that gives each child the individual attention that they deserve. AT TPDA EVERY CHILD IS A STAR! We pride ourselves in

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Jubilee School of Dance

4851 Museum Dr., Mobile (251) 602-0630; www.playhouseinthepark.org See Listing Performing Arts.

5021 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile (251) 661-0501 Dance studio offering classes from ages 3 and up.

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4154 Wulff Road, Ste. E., Semmes (251) 232-4786; www.gracelinesdance.com Grace Lines Dance Studio is a Christian studio directed by Kiersten Borowski. We have experienced instructors 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. Expose your child to Grace Lines and they will be changed forever.

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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 at NGDC. A studio with over 20 years of dance experience.

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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.

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: Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Acrobatics, Hip Hop, Baton, Cheerleading, and Contemporary!

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Gymnastics 5 Star Cheerleading and Tumbling

7755 Summit Court Mobile (251) 599-3948; www.5starcheerleading.com Beginner through elite tumbling classes, flexibility, and competitive cheerleading programs. Classes for all ages, No experience necessary.

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.

Cottage Hill Gymnastics Center

1711 Hillcrest Rd., Mobile (251) 666-0559; www.cityofmobile.org/parks Cottage Hill Gymnastics Center offers various recreational gymnastics classes for children of differing ability levels and ages. 18 months - high school.

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, (251) 675-3322; Find us on Facebook! Classes for all levels of Tumbling and Cheerleading!

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.

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

6417 Hillcrest Park Court, Mobile (251) 633-3288; www.thewmpatch.com Mobile Bay Parents I August 2014

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 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 and a Mom’s Day Out Program.

Martial Arts ATA Martial Arts

1261 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, selfconfidence 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 Dawes Road, Mobile (251) 633-7837; Find us of Facebook! 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.

Inner Strength Martial Arts

9120 Airport Blvd, 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.*

Master Steger’s Ultimate Martial Arts

4412 Government Blvd., Mobile (251) 660-8885, www.martialmuscle.net We are a complete Natural Health Care, Fitness, and Martial Arts facility offering the very best in these fields.

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.

McLean’s Martial Arts & Fitness

1490 Celeste Road, Saraland (251) 675-9662; www.mcleansmartialarts.com 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 Port City MMA is a place where kids and families can go to learn mixed martial arts, get their cardio workout, do some strength training, and other fitness related activities. Ages 5 and up.

Ryu Shotomon Martial Arts

2780C Schillinger Rd. North, Semmes (251) 209-5832; 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

109 Furr Street, Mobile (251) 554-5425; www.springhilltaekwondo.com Springhill Taekwondo Center is a family oriented training center for martial artists and athletes. We offer Taekwondo lessons taught by nationally certified instructors and competition in sanctioned regional and national tournaments. Our Taekwondo classes are taught in a positive way that builds character, fitness, and skill. Begin your journey to Black Belt and beyond today.

Sports Alabama Youth Sports Combine

2513 Leroy Stevens Road, Mobile (251) 633-6263; www.aysc-combine.com Alabama Youth Sports Combine is a new sports training facility located in West Mobile offering sports specific camps, clinics and seminars! Programs include football, baseball, soccer, cheerleading, lacrosse and multisports conditioning. Whether you want your child to simply become a better ball player or want to get the athlete in your family trained for the big leagues, we offer sports training for children, youth, and adults. Please browse through our website and learn about all of the exciting programs we have to offer.

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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 Fall of each year. Tball, Coach Pitch Baseball, Coach Pitch Softball – Spring, Flag Football – Summer, Soccer--Fall, Basketball & Cheerleading– 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. Our team is comprised of a variety of practice groups ranging from the entry-level swimmer to the Senior National and Olympic Trials qualifier. CMSA’s team goals are to develop the character, skills, and desire necessary for each child to maximize their potential. Our swimmers develop physical fitness, selfdiscipline, and self-esteem enabling them to maximize their potential, both athletically and personally.

Lower Alabama Lacrosse

(251) 604-0528; www.loweralabamalacrosse.org

Michael Brisbane Golf Instruction

(251) 490-3812; www.michaelbrisbanegolf.com As the Teaching Professional at Azalea City Golf Course located in Mobile, AL., and a member of the PGA since 1996, I have dedicated my career to teaching the

game of golf. My teaching goals are simple; improve my student’s skill level, and increase their enjoyment of this great game.

Mobile Bay Soccer Academy

www.mobilebayfc.net Our mission is to provide an environment for youth to develop and grow through soccer.

Mobile Mavericks Lacrosse

mobilemavericks.teamsnap.com; www.facebook.com/ mobileyouthlacrosse The home for Youth Lacrosse in Mobile.

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. Mobile Soccer Club www.mobilesoccerclub.org Info@MobileSoccerClub.org

Mobile Youth Football Conference

ball and cheerleading. We teach boys and girls football and cheerleading fundamentals and techniques. We encourage, foster, and promote good sportsmanship and physical fitness through an athletic endeavor.

Mobile Youth Sports Training Academy

1301 Azalea Road, Mobile (251) 445-9777; www.mobileyouthsports.net/home. php Mobile Youth Sports is an indoor/outdoor training academy dedicated to athletes of all ages and abilities looking to improve their skills and take their game to the next level. Mobile Youth Sports is unique because it offers the athlete the opportunity to practice their game year-round. With indoor and outdoor facilities as well as sports conditioning and speed school training your athlete will be one step ahead of the competition. The Academy houses a 13,000+ square foot gym and surrounding field areas. Inside the gym you will find My Sports trainers, Coach Ron Pelletier conducting hitting lessons, Coach Mel Spivey offering pitching lessons, Batting Cages and Team Practice Facilities. Outside you will find baseball/softball fields, and an open field that can be used for flag football, soccer, or rugby.

The Copeland-Cox Tennis Center

www.myfc.org We provide an organized recreational football and cheerleading program for the youth of the city of Mobile and Mobile County. We place a major emphasis on fun and enjoyment for boys and girls interested in playing football or cheering and learning the skills of foot-

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.

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3201 Dauphin Street, Suite E, Mobile (251) 586-2916; www.jgam.net Ages 8-18. Dedicated to promoting and encouraging the development and availability of junior golf opportunities in Southwest Alabama.

West Mobile FC - Soccer

(251) 406-5783, (251) 509-3828; www.facebook.com/ AmericanEaglesSoccerClubMobile West Mobile Football Club, Alabama for youth players ages 3-19

Volleyball

www.gulfcoastvolleyball.org – under club tab

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YMCA Youth Sports

www.ysal.org Y youth sports programs offer children the ability to learn good sportsmanship, communication 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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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 and Tutoring Azalea City Center For the Arts

63 Midtown Park East – Mobile (251) 510-1808; www.azaleacityarts.com Mobile’s All- inclusive center and home of The Green House and Schoolworks.

Read-Write: The Learning Center

5472-C Old Shell Road, Mobile (251) 287-1822; dyslexiaspecialist.net We are an educational clinic serving students and adults with language-based learning disabilities in Mobile and Baldwin Counties, Alabama.

Schoolworks at ACC

63 Midtown Park East, Mobile (256) 252-8374; www.schoolworksedu.com Michael Ann Kelley; michaelann@schoolworksedu.com Providing tutoring, ADHD coaching, organizational skills, study skills, ACT I/II and SAT prep and PreK & 1st grade readiness skills.

The Think Tank

(251) 414-4494; www.thethinktanktutoring.com Improve your child’s grades with One-On-One tutoring

in your home! The Think Tank Tutoring and Educational Services is your solution • All Subjects • PreK - Adult • SAT/ACT Prep • Reading • LD/ADD • Math • Science • Foreign Languages •SOAR Study Skills. • Affordable Rates • Certified Teachers. Summer Tutoring is a great way to catch up & get ahead with Reading and Math! OUR AVERAGE STUDENT IMPROVES 2 LETTER GRADES IN 90 DAYS. Call for details.

The Greenhouse at ACC

63 Midtown Park East, Mobile (251) 209-1102; www.socialthinking.com Bo Dooley; bodooley.thegreenhouse@gmail.com Helping individuals with academic and social learning challenges. Services include social learning, ADHD life coach, Cogmed coach, FastForward provider, Academic Tutoring in reading and math.

Bricks 4 Kidz

(251) 300-4796; www.bricks4kidz.com/ alabama-baldwin-mobile/ Email: lsmith@bricks4kidz.com or nsmith@ bricks4kidz.com Bricks 4 Kidz classes provide an extraordinary atmosphere for children, where we learn, we build, we play… with LEGO® bricks. Kids can learn and grow with our fun-filled model plans, which are designed just for us by architects and engineers! Our one hour classes explore S.T.E.M. concepts using LEGO® Bricks. Students will learn about exciting themes including Space, Inventions, Famous Buildings, and Natural Disasters.

Kumon Learning Center

3152 Old Shell Road, Mobile (251) 447-2264, www.kumon.com/mobile-spring-hill Kumon is the world’s largest after-school math and reading enrichment program. Kumon unlocks the potential of children so they can achieve more on their own.

Lindamood-Bell Learning

2864 Dauphin Street, Suite D, Mobile (251) 473-6808; Toll Free: (800) 300-1818; www. lindamoodbell.com 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.

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.

Sylvan Learning Center

8020 Moffett Rd, Semmes, (251) 649-8522; www.sylvanlearning.com Avoid summer learning loss. Make Sylvan a part of your summer schedule and make Back to School time a big success! Sylvan has summer programs to help your child catch up, keep up, or get ahead. Whether your child needs remediation or enrichment, Sylvan can help! Call today for your FREE consultation and to book your Skills Assessment.

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Scouting/Sea Cadets

After School & Extended Day Programs

Boy Scouts of America

2587 Government Blvd., Mobile (251) 476-4449; www.scouting.org

Daycares

Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama

(251) 344-3330, (800) 239-6636; www.girlscoutssa.org

U. S. Naval Sea Cadet’s Dunlap Division

(251) 401-1907, INST Cynthia Lowder, NSCC, clowder2002@bellsouth.net The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC) is a federally chartered non-profit civilian youth organization for young people, ages 11 through 17. 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. 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 upon high graduation.2:51 PM Page MBP or Howell adschool 6/26/14

Please check with local daycare centers for the option of after school care. Check out Mobile Bay Parents on the web at www.mobileparents.com and use our archived April Child Care Directory to get started.

Miscellaneous All About Sewing

590 Schillinger Rd. S., Ste. D, Mobile (251) 634-3133; www.allaboutsewinginc.com Classes and private lessons available!

Dancing Needles Designs

6103 Southbend Drive S, Mobile www.facebook.com/pages/Dancing-Needles-Designs/180113318695591 Find us on Facebook! Teaching the love of sewing to kids. Sewing Classes – check Facebook for class schedules. MBP 1

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Eastern Shore

6701 Airport Blvd., Suite B-135 Mobile, AL 36608 251.633.0573

100 Memorial Hospital Dr., Suite 1-A Mobile, AL 36608 251.343.6848

3 Infirmary Circle, Suite 410 Mobile, AL 36607 251.433.3344

7101 Highway 90, Suite 201 Daphne, AL 36526 251.625.1370

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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 Full of distinctive personalities, the Exploreum welcomes four African black-footed penguins, now through January 3. The exhibit will feature the live penguins, as well as keeper talks, interactive activities and fun, educational displays. 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 251-460-2727 * 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. La Leche League Mobile Bay Area Breastfeeding support meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. and the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are free and open to all women with an interest in breastfeeding. Babies and children are welcome. For information or support contact a leader. 251-689-2085, amandaLLLmobile@yahoo.com, meghanLLL@yahoo.com, or michelleLLLmobile@yahoo.com. Facebook: La Leche League Mobile Bay Area.

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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. Parent-Child Worship Service Each Wednesday in January and February, Dauphin Way United Methodist Church will offer a new Parent-Child Worship Service from 9:15-10:00 a.m. (room E207) for parents and their children ages birth to four-years-old. Relaxed and filled with music, prayer, a Bible story and coloring, this new program is a wonderful opportunity to worship with your precious little ones. The program will be short, and then kids can play while parents enjoy social time. Contact Dauphin Way UMC at 251-471-1511 for more information. Dauphin Way UMC is located at 1507 Dauphin Street, Mobile. The Family Center • Nurturing Parenting (Mobile) course teaches parenting 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. • 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 more 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 435-2000. Every last Sunday of the 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 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 3407769 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 5918021. 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. USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital www.usahealthsystem.com/usacwh Classes: Advance reservations are required and may be made by calling 415-1069. No children at classes, please. Class size is limited. Advanced payment required to secure your reservation. If you are expecting multiples or having a c-section, please call for additional class information. • Preparing for Childbirth All-day Saturday class for the expectant mother and her support person (coach). Topics include: pregnancy changes, labor, role of the support coach, relaxation and breathing techniques, vaginal and cesarean births, postpartum care, and a tour of the maternity areas. 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.

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Family Calendar • 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: 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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The Art of the Sketchbook Led by artist Julia Reyes, this workshop revolves around using the sketchbook as a tool for creative exploration. Participants will begin by studying different ways to construct books out of both traditional and non-traditional materials. Students will also view examples of sketchbook art for inspiration, and are encouraged to include a theme within their own sketchbook. Students are asked to bring items they would like to incorporate into their own sketchbook (papers, fabrics, unique items). CLA Studio (301 Conti Street) from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Price: $30/ Member discounts available. Call Brennan Gibson at 208- 5658 or email cla.gibson@cityofmobile.org to sign up. Please visit www.centreforthelivingarts.com for more information.

Wednesday, July 23

Summertime Wonderful Wednesdays – Bellingrath Gardens Wednesdays through July 30. Who knew Wednesday could be so wonderful? Every Wednesday, enjoy a special program about Bellingrath Gardens and Home, gardening, local history and nature. Please visit www.bellingrath.org for more information.

Thursday, July 24

Mobile Symphony Orchestra presents The Music of Whitney Houston: A Celebration Broadway sensation Rashidra Scott joins Windborne Music to celebrate this amazing woman and her extraordinary talent with an evening of Whitney’s biggest hits… “Saving All My Love,” “How Will I Know?,” “Where Do Broken Hearts Go?” and of course “I Will Always Love You.” The Music Of Whitney Houston: A Celebration. 8 p.m. at Mobile Saenger Theatre. Please visit www.mobilesymphony.org for more information. CLA Summer Movie Series As part of PRE-GLO, CLA is launching a robust series of educational and public programs for all ages that explore globalization and its implications for the Gulf Coast. The PRE-GLO summer film series continues on July 24 with a Life In a Day in CLA Art Park (301 Conti Street) on Dauphin Street, and continues throughout the summer with critically acclaimed films including Waste Land (July 11) and Life In A Day (July 24). Please bring your own chairs, blankets, and beverages. An ice-cream truck will be available! Market on the Hill Locally grown produce and more at Lavretta Park from May 29 to July 31 from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m.

Friday, July 25

Annie! - The Musical – Playhouse in the Park Our summer production will be “Annie!” the story of the fiery young orphan girl whose adventurous life goes from rags to riches. The show will run from July 25 through August 17 on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and

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Sundays at 2:30 p.m. at Playhouse in the Park (4851 Museum Drive). Please visit www.mobilepip.org or call (251) 602-0630 for more information. Generative Writing Workshop Instructor Georgia Pearle, will provide weekly critiques and writing prompts using CLA exhibitions as inspiration. Students will write in class and receive help with focus, form, and the tools that are needed for becoming better writers. All genres and skill levels welcome. CLA Studio (301 Conti Street). 6:00 p.m. Price: $20/ Member discounts available .Call Brennan Gibson at 208- 5658 or email cla. gibson@cityofmobile.org to sign up. Please visit www. centreforthelivingarts.com for more information.

Saturday, July 26

WORD/PLAY For children ages 1-5 and their families, building vocabulary skills through art and reading. Participants will choose from a selection of books that focus on specific vocabulary words related to CLA’s current exhibition, PRE-GLO; after reading their books, children will work on an art activity. Centre for the Living Arts and Mobile Public Library. Last Saturday, through August, 10 – 11 a.m. Art Park (Dauphin Street, between Jackson and Joachim). Please call (251) 209- 5658 (Brennan Gibson) for more information. Sew & Tell - Ages 8 to 12 Visit with friends and learn to sew simple projects. Today’s project is a Drawstring Bag. Registration is required for groups. Springhill/Moorer Branch Library at 10:30am. For more information or to register, please call 470-7770 or email mlmref@mplonline.org. Spring Market on the Square Locally grown produce, seafood, beef, honeys, breads, pastas, cheeses, plants, handcrafted goods for kitchen and home; live music; art and crafts. City of Mobile’s Neighborhood & Community Services and Mobile Arts Council. Sat, 7:30 AM - noon, through Jul 26. Cathedral Square (downtown Mobile, bounded by Dauphin, Jackson, Conti and Claiborne Sts). For more information, please call (251) 208-1550 or visit www.ncsmobile.org. Baby Palooza Join us Saturday, July 26 from 10:00am-2:30pm at the Mobile Civic Center for a baby and maternity expo. Free to attend and will have bay and maternity boutiques, health exhibits, fashion shows, citywide baby shower with game s and prizes and more. National Dance Day - Broadway South Dance Broadway South Dance is hosting National Dance Day and we invite Mobile to join us! Free dance classes Saturday to all area dancers. Come celebrate the love of dance and tour our state of the art dance facilities that are unique to Mobile! Call (251) 639-0660 to reserve a spot. National Dance Day Celebrate the joy of movement by joining hundreds of folks as they Dance in Dauphin! It’s the downtown version of National Dance Day, and it couldn’t be more fun! Routines will be led by instructors from Broadway South Dance at 260 Dauphin Street from 8:00am-10:00am. Sunset Jazz at the West End Beach – Dauphin Island On the last Sunday of each of the next three months the west end beach will hold an evening of jazz music. Food, beverages, and chairs will be available or you may bring your own. Parking is 5 dollars and walk-ins are 2 dollars. Time: 6:30. Please visit visitsomo.com for more information. Annie! - The Musical – Playhouse in the Park See July 25 for more information.

Sunday, July 27

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Monday, July 28

Cheers to Children Café 615 will host a benefit for the Child Advocacy Center on Monday, July 28th from 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at Café 615. Title sponsor is Michael Ross Fine Jewelry. Other

sponsors include: Adams Plumbing & Drain, Moore Law Firm, Norton Lilly International, Sirius Technical Services, Williams Financial Group, Wendell Quimby, and 99.9 Lite Mix Radio. The event will feature samplings of Café 615 signature dishes and wines to taste, along with a select live and silent auction. Music will be provided by the Bonus Brothers. Ticket cost is $35 each and are available at Café 615 and the CAC for $35 each. Call 432-1101 for details.

Wednesday, July 30

Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival The Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival, Inc. (GCEH) is making its 14th presentation of world-class jazz. 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. Jazz Camp - Jazz Camp, 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. at Museum of Mobile (111 S. Royal St.). Free. Sign up online at www.gcehjazzfest.com. Battle of Mobile Bay Commemorative Stamp Ceremony Join representatives from the U.S. Post Office in a First Day of Issue ceremony commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Mobile Bay at 10:30am at the History Museum of Mobile (111 South Royal Street). Please visit www.museumofmobile.com for more information. Summertime Wonderful Wednesdays – Bellingrath Gardens See July 23 for more information.

Thursday, July 31

Market on the Hill See July 24 for more information. Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival – Jazz Camp and Evening of Poetry Free Jazz camp from 9:00am-12:00pm at Museum of Mobile (111 S. Royal St). Sign up online at www. gehjazzfest.com. Evening of Poetry - The Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival proudly presents an Evening of Poetry on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at the Museum of Mobile located at 111 South Royal Street to bring together a wide range of people and poems into one memorable evening. You are invited to submit a copy of a poem that you have written. Please visit www.gehjazzfest. com for guidelines. Dauphin Island Sea Lab- Salt Marsh Field Excursion Salt marshes are not monotonous expanses of grass; they are fascinating coastal wetlands that are critical to our estuary system. After meeting outside the Estuarium (101 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island) , you’ll be transported to the Dauphin Island salt marsh to explore this vital ecosystem. Time: 9:45-12:15. Only $12 per person (adults and children)! Payment is due the morning of the excursion. Children 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult; adults are responsible for their children. Space is limited so reservations are recommended. For more information on these trips, call (251)861-2141 x7545 , or email summerexcursions@disl.org.

Friday, August 1

Jazz Bag at Bienville Square Join us in Bienville Square and listen to jazz at 12:00pm while you eat your lunch, free. Cindy Ross Cooking Demo Join us for a series of healthy eating, healthy living cooking demos with Cindy Lane Ross of Bodies By Cindy Health & Fitness Center. The demo will be held at the Gulf Coast Exploreum (65 Government St Mobile) from 6:30pm-8:00pm in the newly renovated iHealthy Life Science Lab! Don’t miss out on this exciting and informative experience. General admission applies. No additional up charge for the event. IMAX not included. Please call (251) 208-6873 for more information. The Commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Mobile Bay and Siege of Fort On August 1-3, 2014 re-enactors from across the nation

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Family Calendar will commemorate the Sesquicentennial of the Battle of Mobile Bay and Siege of Fort Morgan at Fort Morgan (110 State Highway 180 West, Gulf Shores). Friday’s events include artillery firing at 6:30 pm followed by Civil War era music performed by Bobby Horton, a Birmingham, Alabama, native is known for his authentic Civil War recordings performed with instruments from that era. Saturday morning’s events will depict the attack by the Union Navy upon the fort as they attempt to steam past the fort and into the bay. The afternoon witnesses the opening of the siege guns upon the fort. Union artillery and infantry will seal the fate of the Confederate garrison by occupying the siege lines across the peninsula and commencing the bombardment. Saturday evening, the bombardment intensifies with artillery blazing away at the fort and concluding for the day with a grand fireworks display over the fort. This will be one the largest nighttime bombardment reenactment event ever at the fort featuring artillery and aerial pyrotechnic explosions. Sunday morning the guns open fire again upon the fort and continue throughout the day until the fort finally surrenders to Union forces that will include a surrender ceremony with a salute to the colors. During the three-day event, the fort’s museum will feature rarely exhibited artifacts from three of the fleet of ships engaged during the battle; the USS Tecumseh, USS Philippi, and the CSS Gaines. Cost - $15.00 Adult, $10.00 Child (6-12). For more information, please visit www.fortmorgan.org. Phish Concert – The Wharf Phish concert at The Amphitheater at The Wharf at 8:00pm. Please visit www.ticketmaster.com. “Annie! - The Musical” – Playhouse in the Park See July 25 for more information.

Saturday, August 2

Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival The GCEH Jazz Festival provides a vibrant mix of entertainment and education. Jazz in the Temple (321 St. Francis St, Mobile) from 4:00pm-9:30pm, free. Lineup: Bay City Brass 4:30-5:45, Keep It Live 6:00-7:15, Jason Marsallis-7:30-9:00. Visit www.gcehjazzfest.com for more information. OperatEducate School Supply Giveaway This year’s OperatEducate School Supply Give-A-Way & Education Fair will be held from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Prichard Stadium. 5000 book bags will be given away! Some of the supplies may include not only basic school supplies but also uniforms, computers and much more! Sponsored by Right Way Christian Center Church. The organization provides free backpacks with supplies, shoes, coats, and free hair cuts in combination with health screening to assure our kids have a healthy start and prosperous school year. www.Operateducate.org. The Commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Mobile Bay and Siege of Fort See August 1 for more information. “Annie! - The Musical” – Playhouse in the Park See July 25 for more information. 5 Rivers Class – “Alabama Turtles” 10-11am, all ages, free, registration requested. Alabama is home to 30 different types of turtles. Come learn about and meet some of these interesting creatures, including our state reptile, the Alabama Red-Bellied Turtle. 5 Rivers is located at 30945 Five Rivers Blvd on the Causeway. For more information call 625-0814.

Sunday, August 3

Save-A-Sole 2 Mile Run/Walk 2 mile run at Providence Hospital, Mobile Building B. Awards to top ten men and women overall. We’ll also have random drawings for other prizes. Registration: Pre-register by mail (postmark by July 27), walk-in at McCoy or Run-NTri in Mobile or Running Wild in Fairhope by noon July 31, or online at (eventbrite.com) by midnight August 2. Please bring gently used shoes, unused race shirts, and canned goods to donate to the Waterfront Mission. Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival Jazz Jam Session, TBA. Visit www.gcehjazzfest.com for more information. The Commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Mobile Bay and Siege of Fort See August 1 for more information.

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“Annie! - The Musical” – Playhouse in the Park See July 25 for more information. 5 Rivers Animal Ambassadors Meet and Greet 2-2:30pm, Free Alabama has one of the highest plant and animal diversities in the United States. Join a member of our human educational staff and meet one of the local critter inhabitants from the Mobile-Tensaw Delta and beyond. 5 Rivers is located at 30945 Five Rivers Blvd on the Causeway. For more information call 625-0814. 5 Rivers Sunday Matinee, “Leave it to Beavers” Come out and join us every Sunday for a free family, friendly film. The films play throughout the day. This week’s movie tells the story of beavers in North America – their history, their near extinction, and their current comeback as modern day eco-heroes.5 Rivers is located at 30945 Five Rivers Blvd on the Causeway. For more information call 625-0814.

Tuesday, August 5

Crime Prevention 5K Run/Walk Registration and Post-Race Activities at Bienville Square in downtown Mobile. Sponsored by: The Mobile Police Department. Distance: Certified 5K course in downtown Mobile. Fluids will be provided along the race course. Registration: 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 4, or online (eventbrite.com) until midnight August 4. Race day registration in Bienville Square. 5 Rivers StoryTime “Hey Little Ant” by Phillip M. Hoose 10am-11am; The 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month is StoryTime at 5 Rivers. Children under the age of 6 are welcome to stop by for a free reading of a nature based story followed by arts and crafts. This week, what would you do if the ant you were about to step on looked up and started talking? Would you stop and listen? What if your friends saw you hesitate? That’s what happens in this funny, thought-provoking book.5 Rivers is located at 30945 Five Rivers Blvd on the Causeway. For more information call 625-0814. 5 Rivers Outdoor Adventure Night Free, everyone is welcome. Meet and mingle with local outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy monthly programs. • 6pm-7pm; Alabama Hiking Trail Society • 7pm-8:30pm; Mobile Bay Canoe and Kayak Club • 7pm-8:30pm; Mobile Bay Sierra Club 5 Rivers is located at 30945 Five Rivers Blvd on the Causeway. For more information call 625-0814.

Wednesday, August 6

Founder’s Day – Bellingrath Gardens Celebrate Mr. Bellingrath’s Birthday with us. Free Gardens admission for residents of Mobile and Baldwin Counties. Bellingrath Gardens and Home - 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Rd Theodore. Please visit www.bellingrath.org for more information.

Thursday, August 7

Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Professional Rodeo Professional cowboys and cowgirls all over the country are getting ready for their favorite Southeastern Rodeo, the 17th Annual Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Professional Rodeo on Thursday, August 7th, Friday, August 8th and Saturday, August 9th, 2014 at the City of Foley Horse Arena. The event’s title sponsor is South Baldwin Regional Medical Center and its sustaining sponsor is Dodge RAM Rodeo. All proceeds benefit the Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation, a nonprofit that provides training, funding and support for peer-to-peer programs in Baldwin County public elementary, intermediate, middle, high schools and two private school systems. Jennifer Claire Moore Program Dates: 08/07/14 - 08/09/14 Event Address: 113 E. Rosetta Avenue, Foley, AL 36535 Tickets: Nightly - $12 adults, $6 children 12-4, Kids 3 and under are free. For More Information: jennifermoorefoundation.com or (251) 971-3633. 17th Annual Cool White Linen Night Enjoy live & silent auctions, fine dining, libations and band

music benefiting Senior Citizens Services at the Via Center. Place: Country Club of Mobile. Please call (251) 470-5229 for tickets or more information.

Friday, August 8

LoDa Artwalk Second Fridays in downtown is the place to be! Join downtown art galleries, institutions, studios and unique shops as they open their doors and welcome you inside to see beautiful artwork, sample delicious foods and hear the sounds of the LoDa Artwalk. The ArtWalk gets better and better each month. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the lower Dauphin district. 5 Rivers Growing Up Wild: Who Lives in a Tree? Learn about wildlife and why trees are important. Students K-2 from 10:00am-11:00am. Free, Registration is required. Space is limited, so reserve your youngling’s spot early! 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center (30945 Five Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort). To reserve your spot, please call 625-0814 or Shonda.Borden@DCNR.Alabama.gov. Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Professional Rodeo See August 7 for more information. “Annie! - The Musical” – Playhouse in the Park See July 25 for more information. 5 Rivers Growing Up Wild, “Who Lives in a Tree” 10-11am, Kindergarden-Grade 2, Registration Required, Free Learn about forest habitats and adaptations of animals that live there.5 Rivers is located at 30945 Five Rivers Blvd on the Causeway. For more information call 625-0814.

Saturday, August 9

Little Flower Petal and Pace Duathlon Little Flower Petal and Pace Duathlon will be held on Saturday, August 9 at 7:00am. The race is 5 mile bike, run 5k, and bike 5 miles and starts at Little Flower Catholic Church, 2053 Government Street. Register. Pre-register by mail (entries should be postmarked by August 2), in person at McCoy Outdoor or Run-N-Tri in Mobile or Running Wild in Fairhope until noon on August 7, or online (http://petalandpace.eventbrite.com) until 4 AM August 8. Please visit www.productionsbylittleredhen.com for more information. Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Professional Rodeo See August 7 for more information. “Annie! - The Musical” – Playhouse in the Park See July 25 for more information. 5 Rivers Class – Backyard Birding 1-3pm, all ages, free. You never know what will show up at your feeder! Learn the “ins and outs” of feeding and attracting birds to your backyard. No registration necessary, all ages.5 Rivers is located at 30945 Five Rivers Blvd on the Causeway. For more information call 625-0814.

Sunday, August 10

“Annie! - The Musical” – Playhouse in the Park See July 25 for more information. 5 Rivers Sunday Matinee, “Revealing the Leopard” Come out and join us every Sunday for a free family, friendly film. The films play throughout the day. This week’s movie is about the ultimate cats. Leopards are the most feline, the most intelligent, the most dangerous and, until recently, one of the least understood of the cats.5 Rivers is located at 30945 Five Rivers Blvd on the Causeway. For information call 625-0814.

Tuesday, August 12

2014 Chickasabogue 2-Miler Port City Pacers 2-Mile certified course starting at the entrance of Chickasabogue Park. Registration: Register by mail (entries should be postmarked by August 5, 2014), online at Eventbrite.com until midnight August 12, or in person at McCoy Outdoor or Run-N-Tri in Mobile, or Running Wild in Fairhope until noon on August 11, 2014. Race day registration at the park from 5:30 until 6:15 PM.

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Learning Lunch: Battle of Mobile Bay Bring your lunch and enjoy the documentary film, “The Battle of Mobile Bay.” Plus, the filmmaker Michael Marr will be present for a discussion. Beverages are provided. Take a break to learn about the history and culture of the south. Noon at History Museum of Mobile (111 South Royal Street). Visit www.museumofmobile.com for information. Weddings to Brag About Bridal and Special Event Show - at Mobile’s Civic Center This event takes place from 11:30am at Mobile Civic Center. One of the largest bridal shows in the southeast, now in its 14th year. The show will be filled with food, music and entertainment for your pleasure. The Grand Prize is a free wedding and reception and a free honeymoon- compliments of Springdale Travel. Plus there will be: - Thousands of Dollars Worth of Door Prizes drawn from 12:00pm-4:30pm, -FREE Event Planning Seminars Available For Your Enjoyment. The Elegant Fashion Show will be held at 3:30 PM. Most 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 fun-filled day for everyone!! Come enjoy the day!! Admission - $10.00 at the gate - no advance tickets. You must be present to win all prizes - Some Conditions Apply. For more information, please visit www.weddingstobragabout.com.

Friday, August 15

“Annie! - The Musical” – Playhouse in the Park See July 25 for more information.

Saturday, August 16

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Flounder in the Inshore Fishing Tournament Trail. Money raised to aid Alabama Hunger Relief, a nonprofit, organized to help provide game and fish to area food banks. 60% pay out to the winners. Lunker Mystery Jackpot has 80% payout. Weigh-in and Captain Meetings at Tacky Jacks, Battleship Pwky. Please visit www.alabamahungerrelief.com for more information. Lo-ja Art Walk St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Mobile (at the corner of Japonica and 1050 Azalea Road) will host its second Lo-ja Art Walk on August 16th from 6:00 PM until 8:30 PM. The Art Walk will feature artists and artisans from St. Luke’s as well as local community artists. Please join us for a delightful celebration of ability and talent. For more information contact St. Luke’s parish office (251) 666-2990. Bayou La Batre Kayak Classic Fishing Tournament On August 16th, 2014 the Bayou La Batre Area Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the South Mobile County Tourism Authority, will proudly present the first annual Bayou La Batre Kayak Classic. This fishing tournament will be held along the coastline of Bayou La Batre and the Gulf of Mexico. Join us with a shotgun start at 6am and compete for over 33 different awards including Master and Junior Angler divisional titles! Junior anglers will be allowed to fish from pier and land as well as kayaks! Family and friends… you are invited too! A full day of festivities including live music, fresh food, cold spirits and tons of fun will be in store for you at tournament headquarters at the Bayou La Batre City Docks. What are you waiting for….. register today! Visit www.bayoulabatrekayakclassic.org for more information. “Annie! - The Musical” – Playhouse in the Park See July 25 for more information.

Sunday, August 17

L’Arche Mobile 40th Anniversary Concert L’Arche Mobile is a Christian Community where people

with and without intellectual disabilities share life together. Come celebrate 40 years with L’Arche Mobile by enjoying some of the regions most talented musical artists. Groups playing are: Phil Proctor and the DeLuxe Trio, Rebecca Roubion, The Smoking Flowers, Eliot Morris and Willie Sugarcapps. Time: 2:00pm-9:30pm at The Temple (351 St Francis St., Mobile) Tickets: $15. Please visit www.larchemobile-inc.ticketleap.com for tickets. “Annie! - The Musical” – Playhouse in the Park See July 25 for more information. 5 Rivers Animal Ambassadors Meet and Greet 2-2:30pm, Free Alabama has one of the highest plant and animal diversities in the United States. Join a member of our human educational staff and meet one of the local critter inhabitants from the Mobile-Tensaw Delta and beyond. 5 Rivers is located at 30945 Five Rivers Blvd on the Causeway. For more information call 625-0814. 5 Rivers Sunday Matinee, “Venom: Nature’s Killer” Come out and join us every Sunday for a free family, friendly film. The films play throughout the day. This week’s movie follows two scientists on their expeditions to track down and capture the planet’s most deadly creatures, risking life and limb just to tease out milligrams of venom and get it back to the lab. Find out how nature’s deadliest cocktails could be medicine’s brightest new hope.5 Rivers is located at 30945 Five Rivers Blvd on the Causeway. For more information call 625-0814.

Tuesday, August 19

5 Rivers StoryTime “Sweet Briar Goes to School” by Karma Wilson 10am-11am; The 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month is StoryTime at 5 Rivers. Children under the age of 6 are welcome to stop by for a free reading of a nature based story followed by arts and crafts. This week, our sweet

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the mysteries of the infamous Bermuda Triangle. Could methane bubbles, rogue waves or lightning be responsible? 5 Rivers is located at 30945 Five Rivers Blvd on the Causeway. For more information call 625-0814.

Wednesday, August 27 Mobile Business Expo Presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, the Business Expo will be Wednesday, August 27 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center (1 South Water Street).

Thursday, August 28

Greater Mobile Arts Awards Presentation of annual awards recognizing individuals and organizations for significant contributions to the arts. Time and location TBA. Free. For further information about the awards and the nomination process: www.mobilearts.org/ awards.php or call (251) 432-9796.

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Thursday, August 21

Girls of Fall Come join us for Girls of Fall, a football event for women. A unique event for female fans Presented by: Region’s Bank. Cocktails, tailgating and entertainment followed by three concurrent breakout sessions with football experts covering the rules of the game and food experts bringing the latest tailgating tips. The final quarter: a fashion show, featuring co-ed looks to take you through the entire season! Doors open at 6:00pm Event begins at 6:30pm at the Mobile Convention Center (1 South Water Street). Please visit www.eventbrite.com for tickets.

Saturday, August 23

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Word/Play For children ages 1-5 and their families, building vocabulary skills through art and reading. Participants will choose from a selection of books that focus on specific vocabulary words related to CLA’s current exhibition, PRE-GLO; after reading their books, children will work on an art activity. Centre for the Living Arts and Mobile Public Library. Last Sat, through Aug, 10 – 11 AM. Art Park (Dauphin Street, between Jackson and Joachim) Contact: 251-209- 5658 (Brennan Gibson) Seagrass Concert Series – Dauphin Island The South Mobile County Tourism Authority announces the lineup for this year’s THE SEAGRASS concert series set for Saturday, August 30th on Dauphin Island, Alabama. Alabama native Jason Isbell headlines an “all-Americana” day of music also featuring Marc Broussard, Amanda Shires, Lisa Mills and Ryan Balthrop. This year’s concert will be held at the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo site which offers ample festival seating space and unobstructed waterfront views of the “official Sunset Capitol of Alabama”. Place: Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (531 Lemoyne Drive, Dauphin Island) from 12:00pm-10pm. Please visit eventbrite.com for tickets. Mobile Mystery Dinners Mobile Mystery Dinners presents The Chicago Caper at 7:00pm at Mobile’s Carnival Museum Call 251-865-7398 to make your reservations. 5 Rivers Presentation: “Raptors!” 1-2pm Learn about predatory birds with razor-sharp talons – how they live, what they eat, how they sense the world around them, and what role they play in our ecosystems. All ages, FREE, no registration necessary.5 Rivers is located at 30945 Five Rivers Blvd on the Causeway. For more information call 625-0814.

Sunday, August 31

taste a bevy of brews! That’s right, the Dauphin Street Beer Festival is back and we are gearing up for a record year. With the freedom of the hops last year, we expect quite a few new beers to be on the sampling menu. Time is 6-9pm. For more information call 208-1558. 5th Annual Children’s Cup Regatta Join us for the 5th Annual Children’s Cup Regatta benefiting Children’s of Alabama. Sailboat races start at 12:30 p.m. Activities starti at 4:00 p.m. Cost - $50 per adult boat and $25 per youth boat. Free to Spectators! BBQ plates, live music, silent auction, kid’s activities, dunking boot, waterslide. Register online at www.childrensal.kintera.org/ childrenscup or for more information contact Kerrie Benson at (251) 610-4969.

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Sunset Jazz at the West End Beach – Dauphin Island On the last Sunday of each of the next three months the west end beach will hold an evening of jazz music. Food, beverages, and chairs will be available or you may bring your own. Parking is 5 dollars and walk-ins are 2 dollars. Time: 6:30. Please visit visitsomo.com for more information. 5 Rivers Sunday Matinee, “Dinosaurs Alive” Come out and join us every Sunday for a free family, friendly film. The films play throughout the day. In this week’s movie, follow some of the world’s top palentologists on a journey back in time to discover where and how dinosaurs lived. 5 Rivers is located at 30945 Five Rivers Blvd on the Causeway. For more information call 625-0814.

Sunday, August 24

5 Rivers Sunday Matinee, “The Devil’s Triangle” Come out and join us every Sunday for a free family, friendly film. The films play throughout the day. In this week’s movie, researchers turn to science to explain

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by Grace Nichols, Illustrated by Eleanor Taylor (Bloomsbury) Told from a baby’s perspective, all the “exploration” moments that generate a “Whoa!” from parents and caregivers are colorfully rendered with precious results. From creeping toward the pet food and grabbing eyeglasses, to tearing up newspapers and climbing bookshelves – all this baby seems to hear is “Whoa, Baby, Whoa!” But when Baby begins to take his first steps, the chorus changes to a new refrain! Both a look ahead to the high jinx that come along with new baby, as well as a retrospective for children to revisit their earliest growing moments as a wee one – this book find just the right balance between “Whoa!” and “Go!”

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The Baby Tree

by Sophia Blackall (Nancy Paulsen / Penguin) When a little boy is told by his parents that a new baby is on the way, he begins to wonder how this situation came to be. Faced with the burning (and familiar to parents) question, “Where do babies come from?” the boy quietly starts asking around. His babysitter Olive answers, “You plant a seed and it grows.” His teacher says, “Babies come from the hospital.” The mailman thinks they come from eggs (though he doesn’t know where to get the eggs). And the boy’s Grandpa offers up a story about a stork. Confused, the boy finally asks his parents, and their gentle age-appropriate response incorporates the other answers (except the stork, of course). The Chinese ink and watercolor illustrations are delightful as the boy’s imagination tries to reconcile each answer he gets. Perfect for the persistently inquisitive sibling-to-be!

Don’t Eat the Baby!

by Amy Young (Viking / Penguin) Tom is the only child and enjoys all of this parents’ attention until the arrival of his baby brother. His parents call the baby Nathaniel. Tom mostly sees the inconvenience of a new baby, and calls him the Blob. But when he overhears family members cooing things over the baby like, “Don’t you just want to eat him?” and “I just want to take a bite out of his fat cheeks!” Tom goes on the defensive offering cookies to the hungry adults and employing somersaults to draw their hungry eyes. But when the baby is going to be introduced to even more people at a party, Tom becomes the protective older sibling taking extreme measures to keep baby Nathaniel from being nibbled. “Don’t Eat the Baby” is a sweet illustration of misunderstandings that can follow a new arrival and a fun celebration of the moment when the real love flows between an older sibling and his newest counterpart.

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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Earth to Echo MPAA Rating: PG Overall: B+ Violence: BSexual Content: B+ Language: B Alcohol / Drug Use: B+ The MPAA has rated Earth to Echo PG for some action and peril, and mild language. Alex, Tuck and Munch (Toe Halm, Brian Bradley aka “Astro”, Reese Hartwig) are inseparable buddies who are being forced apart by a freeway expansion program that is to be built right on top of their suburban homes. With only two days left before everyone in the neighborhood must move, the trio comes up with a plan that will not only bond their friendship but also allow them to share one last adventure together. A few days earlier the whole community started having problems with their smartphones. Instead of the usual display, the devices showed random patterns of colorful globs (which the boys refer to as “barf”). Then men claiming to be construction workers started collecting the “faulty” electronics. Convinced this phenomenon is no coincidence, the young adolescents decide they will be the ones to solve the mystery. Taking a closer look at the signal interference, the pals conclude the shapes on the screen may be offering a valuable clue, because they bear a resemblance to a map of the local desert. Anxious to investigate the corresponding area, the gang determines to secretly ride their bikes several miles out of town. However to do so means a little lie is necessary. So they tell their respective parents they are going to a sleepover at one of the other boy’s homes (and they back up the plan using some call-forwarding skills to make sure their mothers can’t communicate with one another.) After several hours of pedaling into the night the group reaches their destination. There they discover a strange object amongst the sandy scrub that doesn’t appear to be much on the outside. Yet after it begins emitting a flashing light and making sounds, the youngsters are certain they have come across an alien life form. And sure enough (it’s a movie after all), they have. The little creature that emerges from the dirt-encrusted cylinder is something no young boy can possibly ignore. Adorned with big glowing blue eyes it manages to lead the kids on an all-night scavenger hunt. Along with locating suitable parts to fix a spaceship, the search collects Emma (Ella Wahlestedt), a (gasp!) girl from their school. Their quest to find the elusive pieces of the galactic puzzle includes trespassing into Emma’s bedroom, breaking into an arcade, visiting a bar, stealing a car and fleeing from the police. These indiscretions, all done in the name of saving an extra-terrestrial, are the greatest concern with the film’s suitability for its intended audience. Now the biggest issue for adults: This movie is shot in its entirety from a hand-held camera perspective. Sometimes the camera is mounted on a bicycle or a pair of glasses, at others it is simply toted around. So please note, if you suffer from motion sickness, this may not be the film for you. Earth to Echo is a nice addition to that small collection of summertime movies featuring young adolescent with an unfailing optimism that they can change the world. It also provides some pointers on real life relationships, even though the plot is all about an alien life form.

MPAA Rating: PG-13 Overall: BViolence: D+ Sexual Content: B+ Language: D+ Alcohol / Drug Use: C+ The MPAA has rated Dawn of the Planet of the Apes PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and brief strong language. After being exposed to an experimental virus designed to reverse the effects of Alzheimer’s disease (as seen in the prequel, The Rise of the Planet of the Apes), a group of primates broke free and attacked the inhabitants of San Francisco. Nearly a decade later the primates have built a city, and civilization of sorts, in the middle of a wooded area. Two years have passed since they saw their last person and for all they know the human race is dead. Unfortunately that belief ends abruptly when a couple of apes innocently stumble upon a man in the forest. The frightened individual pulls out a gun and shoots one of them. The reverberations of that shot echo through both the human and primate population and are the start of a war between the two. Caesar (voiced by Andy Serkis) leads the growing band of genetically evolving apes. Some of them speak not just words, but entire sentences. Although Caesar was the one who initially led the apes in their revolt against the humans, he wants nothing to do with the conflict if he can help it. Even this animal knows no one wins. But Koba (voice of Toby Kebbell) feels differently and he goes to extreme measures to incite a battle between the two speices. Meanwhile the humans also have opposing views about engaging in combat. Former San Francisco Police Chief Dreyfus (Gary Oldman) has the last living citizens hunkered down near Market Street. He has assembled an arsenal of weapons and built walls around their part of town in preparation for an attack. Among these survivors are Malcolm (Jason Clarke), his son Alexander (Kodi-Smit-McPhee) and his girlfriend Ellie (Keri Russell). While this trio is scouting out an old hydro plant in hopes of finding a power source for the city, they come face to face with the angry apes. Yet Malcolm isn’t prepared to fight them after he sees their developing humanity. Like the previous movies in this franchise, the apes are incredibly realistic thanks to motion capture technology and a group of talented actors who portray them. But giving the animals human-like feelings and emotions increases the sense that these two species are more alike than different. That is all too evident in a negative way when apes and humans attack one another with guns and explosives, and then imprison one another. Characters are also brutally beaten or shot at close range.

What Parents need to know about Dawn of the Planet of the Apes...

Violence: Riots, deaths and the breakdown of society occur during a worldwide epidemic. A bear attacks and is stabbed to death in the back. Some characters are shown with bloody injuries. Characters are shot, sometimes at close range, and killed. Frequent scenes of hand-to-hand conflict are shown along with some other weapon use. Explosives are used to destroy buildings or kill characters. Others are rounded up and imprisoned. A character is nearly choked to death. A character takes over a group after shooting and killing the leader. Other portrayals of non-graphic violence and some frightening images are shown. Sexual Content: A couple embraces and kisses. The birth of a new baby is depicted. Language: The script contains a strong sexual expletive along with profanities, scatological slang and some vulgarities. Alcohol / Drug Use: A minor character smokes on several occasions. Some brief scenes of drinking are shown. Mobile Bay Parents I August 2014

What Parents need to know about Earth to Echo...

Violence: Scenes depict young adolescents exploring the desert at night. While there is very little violence there are moments of peril. Also the young characters lie to their parents, trespass on private property, break into a business, enter a bar and flee from police. Sexual Content: A boy makes a sexual reference about another boy’s mother. Mild, infrequent embracing and kissing is portrayed. Language: A crude term for male anatomy and two terms of deity are heard. Alcohol / Drug Use: Young adolescents enter a bar where patrons in the background are seen with drinks. It is implied teens are drinking at a party. 60

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