Contents October 2012 Volume 2 Number 7
Features 36 Beat the Sweets
Discover sensible strategies for breaking the sugar habit in your household.
40 Fall Festivities and Halloween Fun
Our listing includes autumn excitement throughout the Mobile Bay area and beyond.
46 How to Slay Scary Monsters
Columns
Find advice for dealing with your children’s fears...understanding why they are afraid and how to comfort them.
2 From Mom of the Month 4 Get This!
Paige Gardner Smith
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Living With Children
On The Cover
John Rosemond, Ph.D.
Departments 6 Bits and Pieces
14 Kids Health
16 School Bits
Mike Little, D.O.
34 Dave Says
48 Family Calendar
39 Craft & Cook w/ Kids
56 Parent Previews
Dave Ramsey
Dana Moonan
44 A Page in a Book Paige Gardner Smith
Addison Olivia McDonald, daughter of Brandon and Tara McDonald, and big sister to Emaleigh Rae McDonald. Proud grandparents are Ray and Barbara Ewest and Bobby and Susan McDonald. Visit www.MobileBayParents.com
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Mobile Bay Parents Magazine is founded on the principle that parenting is an exciting, diverse, challenging, and significant, role in our community. Mobile Bay Parents Magazine is a community advocate for families and the parenting process.
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Contributing Writers Dr. Kati Arata Malia Jacobson Mike Little, D.O. Dana Moonan Dave Ramsey John Rosemond Heidi Leudtke Smith Paige Gardner Smith
Cover Photography
Victoria Webb www.victoriawebbphotography.com
President Jason Watson jason@mobilebayparents.com
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From Mobile Bay’s Mom of the Month... What happens when a Psychologist and Dentist marry? Apparently it gives me the honor of being this month’s Mom of the Month! This issue brings these two different professions together with articles on dealing with children’s fears and on breaking the sugar habit. I can certainly claim a lot of experience with both of these, both at home and work. Having our own resident dentist, my children and I have been preached to for years regarding the evils of sugar. That does not mean we don’t eat sugar, but we are very aware of the harm it does to teeth and have found many ways to avoid hidden or excess sugar. Our first child preferred water to juice as an infant. This seemed so strange when all around us children had juice in their bottles, but since it worked for him, we rarely gave our next two children juice and decided to be sure that they preferred water. Now that they are older, they definitely love soft drinks and sweet tea, but this is still something that we try to limit to meals eaten out, rather than a daily drink, and we drink water with dinner. We also still eat ice cream and cookies and give out candy on Halloween, but we have tried to teach our children moderation and awareness. Malia Jacobson’s article, Beat the Sweets: Sensible Strategies for Breaking the Sugar Habit, provides other ideas for cutting back on sugar in your children’s diet. When I think about children and their fears, as a parent, it seems that with each passing year I’m the one who becomes more and more fearful. It’s almost as if I’ve absorbed all of my children’s fear so they can go out into the world and become independent adults. As the article How to Slay Scary Monsters: Dealing with Childhood Fears describes, and as all parents know, fear is a very normal part of the early childhood experience. When they are young, children often have fears of sleeping alone, being in dark places, being away from a parent, etc. These are fears that most children outgrow as their parents gradually encourage them to conquer these fears. As children reach school age, you often find that they begin to have bigger, more realistic fears. Ten year olds usually don’t have a fear of monsters anymore, but as they become more aware of real dangers in the world, they can become excessively fearful about things such as fires, thunderstorms, or the greatest fear of all, losing a parent. When I work with children with fears in my psychotherapy practice, we focus a lot on identifying “worst case scenarios” and “most likely scenarios.” I can’t promise that their house will not burn down and I can’t even promise that a child won’t tragically lose a parent to cancer, other illness, or an accident. What parents can do is help children recognize the low likelihood of some of their fears. You can ask if they know anyone who has had that happened – if they don’t, it helps to prove the low chance of that; if they do, you can talk about how that person is doing now. As a mother and psychologist, I have found that talking with children about their fears has even helped me deal with my own. When I try to convince them that it is highly unlikely that their parent is going to die while they are at school, I have realized that my own fears of something happening to one of my children (while driving, swimming, etc.) are probably also excessive and out of proportion to the actual risk. So what does all this mean about living in a home where your mother is a psychologist and your father is a dentist? It means that all parents, regardless of their professions, are navigating the same issues and dealing with the same worries and concerns. Hopefully, this magazine and this month’s issue can be helpful in providing you with ways of coping with the challenges and joys of raising a family.
Dr. Kati Arata
Bay Area Clinical Associates **Photo by Melinda Mercer
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Travel Games and Gear for Kids
Recommending the Best Toys and Products for Kids
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The excitement and high-level anticipation that kids experience before a big trip can take a serious nose-dive when they encounter the realities of being “underway”. The monotony that can set in during long drives, flight layovers and hotel room down time can be a vacation killer for little ones. Planning ahead to bring gear and games that accommodate a child’s travel experience can turn the trials of travel into the trip of a lifetime. Check out the following stuff that keeps kids on the move and in the travel groove en route!
by Paige Gardner Smith
Travel Buddies Luggage Set
Kids Travel: A Backseat Survival Guide
Packing up is half the fun of getting ready for a trip. Finding fun luggage to transport a child’s worldly goods will amp up the excitement and encourage them to take responsibility for their own stuff while wheeling through airports, parking lots and hotel hallways. Travel Buddies luggage set includes both a roomie hard-shell wheelie suitcase with dual-height retractable handle AND a matching backpack for the things that need to be easily accessible. With bright and enchanting graphics featuring penguins, ladybugs and aliens, this tough little luggage set is a guaranteed attention-getter as kids pull their own travel weight in style.
About thirty minutes into a long trip, kids are quick to ask the question, “Are we there yet?” And so the backseat boredom begins. Keeping young ones entertained during a long drive or flight is easy (and educational) with ‘Kids Travel: A Backseat Survival Guide’ from Klutz. Filled with games and activities (plus everything needed for each activity), kids can take travel-related challenges that use the passing world around them, or enjoy the 100-page game pad that will keep them entertained when the window views are less enchanting. Parents can get in on the games, too – but be warned: Collecting state license plates can be addictive and younger kids play a seriously cut-throat game of Punchbuggie.
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Seat Belt Snoozer Car Pillow
Kids Wired Headphones (Kidz Gear)
For kids who can use a bit of dedicated listening (and sparing parents who really cannot listen to the Kidz Bop CD for the 10,000th time), Kidz Gear headphones are the perfect fit for little heads and delicate ears. Easily plugged into music and video players, MP3 systems, game consoles and more – kids can enjoy music, sound effects, and all kinds of audio independently and safely. Featuring a built-in volume control so parents can set the upper end of decibels delivered, kids can still adjust the sound within the set range. The adjustable head-set accommodates a broad size range of heads from toddler to pre-teen. Light weight and sturdy, the Kidz Gear headphones are a must-have accessory for happy, easy listening.
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Sometimes the best way for kids to weather travel time is to take a good snooze in the back seat. But for parents who have seen the cramped, crumpled results of a child trying to catch forty winks without proper support, the Seat Belt Snoozer can save kids from the stiff neck and grumpy after-effects of a fitful and failed car nap. Designed for the booster-seat age child, the Snoozer curves gently across the shoulder, anchored by the seatbelt to catch lolling heads and provide a soft cushioned resting spot for tired, traveling noggins. With a removable, machine washable chenille cover, the Snoozer car pillow will support sweeter dreams and gentle tempers on the road to adventure.
Paige Smith is a freelance writer and syndicated columnist living in Alabama. More on GET THIS! at www.PageBookMedia.com.
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By John Rosemond
Helping a Child Who is “Stuck” in the Grieving Process Q:
My husband was killed nearly a year ago, and my 11-yearold son is still having a difficult time with it. Before the accident, he was always cheerful and social and hardly ever complained. That still describes him, most of the time, but every now and again he slips into moods where he is just the opposite. These episodes occur once every couple of weeks and last for a couple of days, on average. I took him to see a therapist a while back, but I saw no change after three months of weekly sessions, so I took him out. When these moods happen, we talk about how special his dad was and how much he misses him, but I don’t think I’m making any headway. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
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Over the past forty or so years, a number of researchers have identified and generated a fairly extensive body of literature concerning the stages of the grieving process. These include denial, anger, depression, and final acceptance. The general feeling among mental health professionals is that the process should be allowed to run its course, which takes longer in some individuals than in others. That’s generally good advice, but as is the case with most general rules, there are exceptions. Some people, for example, get “hung up” at some point in the process. They need facilitators who can help them get unstuck and move on. That role can be served by a therapist, a friend who’s gone through the process, or a group of people who are all grieving for similar reasons. When a child gets stuck, as seems to be the case with your son, it is often the case that continued discussion of the child’s feelings is going to make matters worse rather than better. I was recently discussing this very issue with a psychologist who works with military families who have lost a loved one in war. He said that one of his biggest Visit www.MobileBayParents.com
challenges is recognizing when talking about a person’s feelings has become counterproductive. My educated guess is that your son has reached the point where the more he talks about how much he misses his dad, the more he’s going to miss his dad and the more often he’s going to slip into these funks of his. He needs someone to help him get unstuck, and I suggest that you’re in the best position to give him that gentle push. After all, there’s no one he trusts more than you. Don’t wait for the next episode. Instead, talk to him when the proverbial iron is cold. Say something along these lines: “I’ve noticed that when we talk about your dad and how much you miss him, we are talking about things we’ve talked about before. That’s good, because it means that there’s really nothing more to say. So I’ve decided that from now on, we’re only going to talk about your dad twice a month, every other Saturday morning (for example) right after breakfast. That’s the best time because neither of us has to be anywhere and we can talk as long as we need to. The new rule, however, is that we can’t talk about stuff we’ve already talked about. We have to talk about new stuff.” That will mean that you have to enforce two rules: first, you only talk twice a month; second, you don’t go over stuff you’ve already talked about. Initially, you may need to say things like, “I’ve noticed that you might be thinking about your dad again. That’s fine. Take some time to think about what we’re going to talk about next Saturday. Write it down so you don’t forget, but remember, we only talk about new stuff.” The combination of your authority and the new rules will provide exactly what he needs to begin resolving his sadness and moving on. The likelihood is, when it comes time for a scheduled talk session, he really won’t have much, if anything, to talk about. That, in fact, is the goal.
Family psychologist John Rosemond answers parents’ questions on his website at www.rosemond.com.
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bits & pieces Teen Volunteers at Hospital Create Art to Brighten Patient Experience
The University of South Alabama Children’s & Women’s Hospital Teenage Volunteer program celebrated the conclusion of its summer session in a colorful way. On July 27, summer teenage volunteers met at a local paint party studio to demonstrate their artistic talents by creating nautical-themed works of art. The 2012 collection of volunteer art will be given to the hospital to brighten patient care areas. The teenage volunteer summer session included 54 local high school students volunteering in various program areas. Teens interested in volunteering for the hospital’s Summer 2013 session may contact 415-1123 beginning January 2013 or visit the Web site: www. usahealthsystem.com/usacwh and click on Volunteering.
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Hundreds to Sleep Rough for Charity
More than 100 people are expected to spend the night sleeping in cardboard boxes this October in a unique fundraising event to generate money for the Dumas Wesley Community Center’s Sybil Smith Family Village and Family Promise of Coastal Alabama. Cardboard City is set for October 27, at the Alabama School of Mathematics and Science at Dauphin and Ann streets beginning at 4 p.m. The cost of admission, or “rent,” is $100 per box. The event is designed to raise awareness of homelessness and funds that help provide shelter and services to homeless families. Those who want to help the Cardboard City cause but can't spend the night can still contribute by mailing contributions, corporate sponsorships or attending the festivities that begin at 7:00 p.m. For more information visit www.cardboardcitymobile.com.
Balloon Glow in the Gardens
Dress up your little goblins and come out to enjoy beautiful hot air balloons glowing on the Great Lawn at Bellingrath Gardens. Multiple hot air balloons are scheduled to “glow” for us this year…weather permitting. This year’s event will also include a selection of scary and fun inflatables glowing throughout the Gardens. There will be plenty of treats and trinkets from area organizations and businesses for our trick or treaters to enjoy. The Shed BBQ and Blues Joint will be in the Gardens selling their one-of-a-kind and national award winning barbecue and live music will be on the Great Lawn. October 27, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Special Admission: Adults $6, Children 5 – 12 $3 and Children 4 and under are free. Discounted admission begins at 5 p.m. Mobile Bay Parents I October 2012
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Stepping Up to Cure Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a life-threatening genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive systems of approximately 30,000 children and adults in the United States. Join us for the 2nd annual CF Climb! The CF Climb is an exhilarating stair-climbing and fundraising event that raises money and awareness for cystic fibrosis and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. This is a timed event, but you can climb at your own pace. Gather your family, friends and co-workers to join you in climbing the tallest building (34 stories) in Alabama. CF Climb will take place Sunday, October 21, at the RSA Battle House Tower, Downtown Mobile. 7 a.m. Climber Checkin, 8 a.m. Climb Start. Register today at: http:// mobile.cff.org/climb.
Odyssey Hospice Seeks Volunteers
Odyssey Hospice is seeking new volunteers for day, evening and weekend hours to provide comfort and support for hospice patients. These volunteers are asked to provide positive support to patients and their families at a very difficult but important time in their lives. Odyssey Hospice serves the Gulf Coast area by providing palliative care to people who are diagnosed with a life threatening illness in both home care and facility settings. If you have a special way of helping or desire to make a difference in the lives of others contact, Heather Tomberlin at 251.478.9900 or heather.tomberlin@odsyhealth.com. 6
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Letter Carriers Hosting 5K for Muscular Dystrophy
The National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 469 will be hosting their First 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association at Langan Park on Zeigler Blvd., October 7. This will be a certified 5K course within Langan Park boundaries. Fun run is approximately ¾ of a mile. Register by mail entries should be postmarked by October 1. You can register at McCoy Outdoor or Runn-Tri in Mobile, or Running Wild in Fairhope until noon October 4. Race day registration will be accepted at Langan Park 6:45 a.m. until 7 a.m. Entry fees are as follows: Pre-registration is $15, children 12 and under $10, day of race $20 for each participant. To receive a T-Shirt on race day entries must be received by September 29. Awards will be given. All fun run finishers will receive a finisher’s Ribbon. Food and beverages will be provided after the race. For further information please contact: cordierk@bellsouth.net, jalooney61@yahoo.com.
Local Residents Make Every Step Count to Stop Diabetes
This year, family, friends, co-workers from around the area will come together on Saturday, October 13, at Bienville Square in beautiful downtown Mobile, to raise funds for Step Out: Walk to STOP Diabetes, the one-day signature, fundraising walk benefiting the American Diabetes Association. Step Out is celebrating its 20th Anniversary in Mobile. After a 3-mile walk around historical Mobile participants will join us for a Health and Wellness Festival, get the latest information on diabetes care and management and participate in blood glucose and pressure health screenings plus much more. Music provided by BackRoom Band and Children’s Activities Area with games, face-painting, clowns and more! To register, volunteer or more information, visit diabetes.org/stepout http://main.diabetes.org/ mobileal or call 1-888-DIABETES.
Exploreum IMAX Presents Born to be Wild
Narrated by Academy-Award® winner Morgan Freeman and stunningly captured in IMAX, Born to be Wild is a heartwarming adventure transporting moviegoers into the lush rainforests of Borneo with world-renowned primatologist Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas, and across the rugged Kenyan savannah with celebrated elephant authority Dame Daphne M. Sheldrick, as they and their teams rescue, rehabilitate and return orphaned orangutans and elephants back to the wild. September 18 through January 5, open Tuesday through Saturday. Showtimes 10 a.m., 11 a.m, 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. www.exploreum.com.
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Stock up on fall and holiday fashion essentials and support a good cause at the “Cheap Chic Boutique”, a fundraiser for Our Sisters’ Closet, www.oursisterscloset.org. The twice yearly sale features new, nearly new and vintage, designer and name brand clothing, jewelry, purses and shoes galore at thrifty prices. Sizes petite to plus. The sale is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Sisters of Mercy Building, St. Mary Campus at 1450 Old Shell Road, across from McGill-Toolen High School. All proceeds benefit the mission of Our Sisters’ Closet which is to improve the selfconfidence and job opportunities of in-crisis and economically disadvantaged women by providing free interview and workplace clothing; and job search and workplace competencies to women, men and teens. For more information, contact Terri Kearns at 423-2001 or oursisterscloset@comcast.net.
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Animal Rescue Foundation Presents Animal Lovers Art Contest
ARF presents the 1st Annual Animal Lovers Art Contest for ages 10 and up. Choose from any of the world’s animals as your subject. All artwork must be received unframed, signed, adequately backed (for example, foam core) or on stretched canvas. Do not mat entries on Masonite or clay board. Art can be delivered to ARF’s Adoption Center (6140 Rangeline Rd.) during the 2 weeks of October 1st to 15th between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. From all categories, there will be one Grand Prize Winner of $300. From each category, First Place - $50, Second Place - $25, Third Place - $10. Categories by ages.. Winners will be notified by mail by October 25th. Awards will be presented on Oct. 28 during Woofstock.
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Point Clear Charities Presents Polo at the Point 2012
Polo at the Point has designated the University of South Alabama Mitchell Cancer Institute (MCI) and Thomas Hospital’s Pediatric Rehabilitation Program as the main beneficiaries of the 2012 event which will be held at Sonny Hill Clearwater Polo Complex in Point Clear, on October 21 with the players’ party on October 19. The weekend’s festivities begin with the Players’ Party on Friday, October 19, at Sonny Hill Farms on Pierce Road, where guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, live music and dancing. Sunday’s highlights include world class polo, silent auction, gourmet cuisine, champagne, divot stomping, tailgating, reserved seating in the luncheon tent, garden party attire and more. Tickets range from $10 for tailgating to $150 for the luncheon. The Children’s Chukkar, with players ranging in age from 8 to 15, will be played during the half-time event. For more information, please call the Polo Office at (251)621.4464 or visit www.poloatthepoint.com.
Sixth Annual Wine Festival at 5 Rivers Fundraiser Slated for October 18
The 6th Annual Wine Festival at 5 Rivers will be held on Thursday, October 18, from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center in Spanish Fort. Attendees will have an opportunity to sample a wide variety of wine and food selections, all donated by local restaurants, caterers and wine distributors, throughout the evening. In addition to food and wine, event highlights include live music from local favorite Phil Proctor and sunset cruises on the Delta. Tickets are $50 (plus $2 handling) and are all-inclusive. There is no charge for parking. Tickets may be purchased online via WineAt5Rivers.com or at Red or White in Mobile and Fairhope and the Gourmet Galley in Mobile. For information, call (251) 434-1550 or email info@winefestivalat5rivers.com. The Wine Festival at 5 Rivers is a fundraiser for The Service Center of Catholic Social Services. All proceeds will go to support the organization’s charitable works throughout the Mobile, Alabama area. To learn more, see ServiceCenterCSS.org.
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History Museum of Mobile to Open Exhibit of Comic Book Super Heroes
The History Museum of Mobile announces the opening of its original exhibition Up, Up & Away: Evolution of the American Comic Book Superhero. The exhibit will open Oct. 20, with a Superheroes Night at the Museum family event and will close March 3, 2013. Visitors are encouraged to dress like their favorite villain or superhero Oct. 20. Themes touched on by the exhibit include anti-heroes and sidekicks, historical and literary traditions of comic books and superheroes, character stereotypes and reflections of American heritage. For more information call Museum Relations Officer Daniela Werner at (251) 208-7652. Located in the Old City Hall/ Southern Market at 111 South Royal Street in downtown Mobile, the museum is open Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Admission to the museum is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, and $3 for students. For more information, call (251) 208-7569.
“Dracula The Twilight Years" to Run at St. Luke's Auditorium
Deep in the Carpathian Mountains stands Castle Dracula, the original home of one of Europe's most notable figures. A tour group full of unsuspecting high school students and their leader show up on a dark and stormy night needing some place to stay -- and Dracula is excited. This year's Halloween Show will be held at St. Luke's Auditorium, located on their University Boulevard campus at 1400 University Boulevard South. As always, the entire show will be "by kids, for kids" with Sunny Side's Stage Makeup and Set Painting classes providing the backstage assistance. With a cast of 25 students ranging from third through eleventh grade, this "batty" tale is sure to be fun for the whole family. Shows are Thursday, October 18 and Friday, October 19 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 20 at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for teens, and $5 for kids. For reservations, e-mail dramacamp@mindspring.com. For more information call him at 251-510-1808.
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USA Mitchell Cancer Institute and CNC Prepare for Fourth Annual Celebrate Hope Event
The University of South Alabama Mitchell Cancer Institute (MCI) announces the Fourth Annual Celebrate Hope fundraiser will be held on Thursday, November 15. The event, presented by Catastrophe & National Claims (CNC), will be held at MCI in “midtown” Mobile. The celebration begins at 6 p.m. and cocktail attire is required. Tickets are $150 each, and will go on sale Monday, October 1. The funds raised benefit MCI which is the only academic cancer research institute in the upper Gulf Coast. This year’s event will continue the tradition of being held under the white peak tents on the brick pavers in front of MCI. While guests enjoy the creations of local celebrity chefs and specialty wine and beer pairings, they will also be enamored the sounds of Big Swing and The Ballroom Blasters. This year’s event will spotlight Celebrity Chef Martie Duncan. She was a finalist on Season 8 of Next Food Network Star and will be joining us to create a selection of appetizers. The Beau Rivage Resort and Casino will again sponsor the Premiere Partner Package for Celebrate Hope sponsors that donate $1,000 or more. This special event, to be held on December 7, will feature an upscale cocktail party and tickets to attend the Daryl Hall and John Oates concert that evening. For more information about Celebrate Hope, contact USA Development Office at 251-460-7032, or email Development@USouthAl.edu. Online ticket sales open on September 28 and can be purchased through www.USAMCI. com/CelebrateHope. Sponsorship information is currently available through Kelly McCarron at 251-460-7276 or KMcCarron@USouthAL.edu and online at www. USAMCI.com/CelebrateHope.
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Dauphin Island Art Trail to Offer Treasure Hunt Fun
The 2nd Annual Dauphin Island Art Trail will be held Oct. 13, on Dauphin Island from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will include 30 local and regional artists spread around the island at 9 different locations. Bellingrath Gardens will also have artists at their location. As last year, there is an element of fun to the event…a sort of “treasure hunt” to entice patrons to visit all Art Trail locations. At any Art Trail location, patrons will be able to pick up a Trail Map with the list of artists and locations on the reverse side We’ll include instructions to patrons to have the Trail Map rubber stamped at all nine (9) island locations to qualify for prize drawings at the end of the day. The drawings will be held at 5 p.m. at the Welcome Center on Dauphin Island. We will be giving away cash prizes, restaurant gift certificates, kayak trips, Dauphin Island Ecotour boat trips, etc. For details or questions, please contact Dena McKee at (251) 861-2473 ordena@denamckee.com.
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USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals have announced that area Wal-mart and Sam’s Club stores raised more than $100,000 for the hospital during a recent six-week campaign. The total support of $107,873.43 is a 39 percent increase over last year’s campaign, and Wal-mart and Sam's Clubs will continue their fundraising efforts for Children’s & Women’s throughout the remainder of the year. Eighteen Walmart and two Sam’s Club stores in Mobile, Baldwin, Clarke, Monroe and George counties participated in the campaign. For more information on supporting USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital, please visit www.usahealthsystem.com/usacwh and click on “Make a Gift,” e-mail cwhdevelop@usouthal.edu or call (251) 415-1636.
Free Workshops for Parents of Children with Special Needs
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APEC (the Alabama Parent Education Center) is holding free workshops for parents with children who have disabilities. The First workshop topic is IEP (Individual Educational Plan). This workshop is to assist parents who have children with disabilities to understand and increase their knowledge of the IEP process and the forms. Professionals and Educators are also welcome. This workshop is being offered at two locations: Douglasville Community Center, 812 W Hurricane Rd., Bay Minette (deadline to register Sept. 10); and SAAD Health Care, 1515 South University Blvd., Mobile (deadline to register Oct. 1). The second workshop is titled Exploring the Differences between IDEA and 504. This workshop is to assist parents who have children with disabilities to understand the difference between IDEA and 504 and skills for effective advocacy. Professionals and Educators are also welcome to attend. The location of this workshop is Pine Grove Church, 19130 Pine Grove Rd., Mt. Vernon AL (deadline to register is Sept. 10). A Parent Leadership Academy will be held Oct. 13, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. for parents with children with special needs. Registration is required for these workshops. To register call 334-567-2252 or toll free at 866-532-7660. Leave your name, phone number and mention the date of this workshop.
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World’s Only (and First) Bass and Speckled Trout Tournament In spring of 2011, the Gaillard family approached the Mitchell Cancer Institute about their wish to establish a research endowment in memory of brothers Peter and Tommy Gaillard who passed away within months of one another from pancreatic cancer. The family recognized the need for advanced cancer research in their home town of Mobile, and established the Gaillard Pancreatic Cancer Research Endowment. The Salty Worm is the world’s first and only fishing tournament that pits saltwater speckled trout fishermen head-to-head with freshwater bass fishermen. The ability to have such a unique event is found in the uniqueness of the location: MobileTensaw Delta. The tourney will take place in October – a special season in the Mobile Delta for both Speckled Trout and Green Trout (Bass). The structure for the Salty Worm Brackish Classic is also unique – the event will include three fishing categories. Fishermen can opt to fish in the Speckled Trout Category, the Green Trout (Bass) Category and a Combo Category. The Combo is a direct competition between the two unique fishing cultures. At the weigh-in registered fishermen will select their three best Speckled Trout or their three best Green Trout (Bass). Participants in the Combo Category have to weigh in their top three fish which must include at least one of the two species. The “brackish” fishing tournament is unlike any in the United States and possibly the world. The Gaillard Pancreatic Cancer Research Endowment in collaboration with the Mitchell Cancer Institute will hold the event on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at the Blue Gill Restaurant on the Causeway. After the tournament, there will be a family-oriented party at the Blue Gill Restaurant on Mobile’s Causeway overlooking the beautiful Mobile Delta. The After Party will include live music – Blue Grass music, College Football broadcast on large TVs, and the Blue Gill Restaurant’s fabulous seafood! All tourney participants are automatically included in this event. The Delta Bash is open to the public for a $30 entry fee. For more information contact Chris Teague 251-402-5140 or chris@teaguemarketingsolutions.com. For ticket information go to: http://saltyworm.eventbrite.com.
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You might have noticed the words in the article title: Well Child. Technically, your one year old is no longer a baby, but a child. More specifically, she is a toddler if she is walking. If you take stock of all the things a one year old can accomplish, it is amazing. And at that one year mark, parents will begin to experience a whole new set of child accomplishments and parental challenges. One of the most commonly associated one year old accomplishments is walking, and it can be a source of concern for some parents. Let’s explore the typical development of walking and some slight deviations from the norm. First and foremost, remember what I have said in several previous articles… milestones are not set in stone. On many occasions I describe my own children when counseling parents on this subject. My daughter abruptly began walking the day after her first birthday, while my son didn’t begin until he was 15 months old. That range is completely normal. True delays in walking will almost certainly be accompanied by other gross motor skill concerns so it would be unusual for motor skill development to be completely normal and then stop. What about unusual foot placement or knee locations? Walking and running fluidly is a far cry from the first several weeks that a child begins to walk. How a child walks, known as her gait, is wide-spaced at first with lots of step-thenfall patterns. With increased weight bearing and improved coordination, things such as unusual foot placement or leg and knee posi-
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tions mechanically evolve into normal gaits by the age of 3-4 years old, so no worries about braces and shoes. Many times when I walk into the patient room, a one-year-old child is toddling around, throwing the books everywhere, playing with the large wooden puzzle pieces, and generally creating havoc. What a great time to just observe all those good motor skills! Besides the above mentioned walking, most one year olds are beginning to squat to pick something up then continue on their way without falling. They have a desire to place an object in your hand and eagerly take it back if offered. They are probably drinking most if not all of their milk or formula from a sippy cup. They also begin to enjoy imitating mom and dad’s actions or even words. Most one year olds will say “mama” and “dada” specifically to their parents and they may have one or two other words. They are getting better at eating their meals with their hands and most don’t want to be spoon fed anymore. Certainly with all this continued improvement in mobility, it becomes more important than ever to make sure dangerous areas of the house including staircases, bathrooms and garages are off limits. Chemicals, medicines, etc. should be locked up well or out of reach. We continue to remind parents of one year olds that the new car seat guidelines extend back seat rear facing recommendations to two years old or at least to the maximum height and weight limits for the seat (check the sticker on the side). Your
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child’s brain is like a sponge so continue to read to them as part of your daily routine. Ask them to point out their favorite animals, for example, and imitate their sounds. Learning games that parents play with their kids will pay dividends as they approach school age, so continue to introduce pictures, colors, numbers, shapes or singing the ABCs. I usually encourage converting over to whole milk at this time as well as using a sippy cup. And much to the chagrin of some kids (and parents) I also encourage them to completely get rid of the pacifier over the next month or so. There is no reason to allow a pacifier to obstruct normal speech development and cause dental misalignment. The exam is completed, and with your consent, the one year old vaccines are given. Your next visit is at 15 months, so see you then. Mike Little, D.O. is Board Certified with the American Board of Pediatrics since 2005. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics since 2005. Mike is married to Dixie, his high school sweetheart, and has two children, Carolyn (11) and Nathan (7). Dr. Little practices medicine at the Airport Boulevard office of Children’s Medical Group.
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Alabama Power Company, Barry Steam Plant, a Partner in Education with Dauphin Island Elementary School recently held a Campus Beautification Day before the new year begins. Thanks to Alabama Power and one of our new parents, the Butterfly Garden is ready for the fall migration. Pictured: First row – Dalton Estes; Second Row – Andy Stubbs, Angel Mooneyham and David Rahm; Back – Joe Giles and Diane Allgood, Principal.
Collier Elementary Elects New Student Council Members
School Board Member, Ken Megginson, assisted Collier Elementary in congratulating the school's newly elected 2012-13 Student Council Officers. He applauded their leadership and the council’s efforts to support campus and community service projects.
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Murphy's Volleyball Coach Hits Winning Milestone
The following students were recognized at school for achieving perfect attendance during the 2011-2012 school year at Hollinger’s Island Elementary School. Congratulations on your dedication. L to R: Collin Davis, Angel Bryant, Lindsey Vorpahl, Cecil Curtis, and Emily Charles (not pictured).
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Congratulations to Murphy High School Coach, Nancy Shoquist who recently won her 1000th volleyball game! She is pictured with her team and the game ball. The Murphy volleyball team also won the Back to School bash volleyball tournament in Baldwin county.
Griggs Elementary is Off and Running
This year W.C. Griggs Elementary received a beautiful track that will service the school and the Tillman’s Corner Community. During the 2011-2012 school year funds for the track were acquired through various fundraisers, school funds, and a $10,000 reimbursement grant from Gulf Coast RC&D. The track will be used extensively throughout the year in the PE program, the Griggs Star Chasers after school running club, and by members of the community who would like a safe place to walk or jog. The Griggs PE staff would like to thank the many wonderful people who helped support and contribute to the building of the track, patio area, and pre-k driveway. Mobile Bay Parents I October 2012
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Causey Middle School Cheerleaders Named Camp Champions
The Causey Middle School Cheerleaders attended the UCA Cheerleader Camp at the University of Southern Mississippi this summer. They competed and were selected as Home Pom Camp Champions, Xtreme Routine Camp Champions, and were 1st runner-up Cheer Camp Champions. They received all superior ribbons and the spirit stick each day. Also, Logan Lane and Marley Hall were selected for the “Pin it Forward Award� which is given for demonstrating leadership, spirit, commitment, kindness and motivation. The squad is coached by Elizabeth Blackburn. Pictured from left to right: front- Karoline Copeland, Logan Lane, McKenzie Miller, Brennan Howard, Chandler Connick. Back-Anna Boudreaux, Aklia Love, Saige Horton, Bailey McIlwain, Skylar Beidenharn, Gabi Trosclair, Annabelle Giles, Olivia Foster, Blakeleigh Garner, Savannah Hall, Karlie White, and Marley Hall.
Causey also had five cheerleaders chosen as UCA All-American Cheerleaders. They were chosen for their ability to individually perform material taught at camp such as cheers and the Xtreme routine. These young ladies now have the opportunity to represent Causey Middle School by participating in the Thanksgiving Day Parade in Orlando, Florida on November 19 -23, 2012. Pictured from left to right: Chandler Connick, Skylar Biedenharn, Marley Hall, Savannah Hall, and McKenzie Miller.
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St. Mary Catholic School Chamber of Commerce Expo
St. Mary Catholic School participated in the annual Chamber of Commerce Expo on August 23 at the Mobile Convention Center. Featuring the members of the Chamber of Commerce, this event serves to exhibit the many businesses and organizations in the community of Mobile. The Business Expo gives members an opportunity to promote and market their companies at Mobile’s only business-to-business trade show. Pictured are St. Mary Catholic School Assistant Principal, Jennifer Heisler and St. Mary Catholic School Principal, Debbie Ollis at the 2012 Chamber of Commerce Expo.
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St. Paul's Runners Honored at Luncheon
St. Paul’s Episcopal School students Alana Babington, Senior, and Reece Stevens, Sophomore, were selected as the Mobile Optimist Club’s 4A-5A Runners-of-the-Week from their performances at the Foley Invitational Meet. They were recognized and honored at the club’s luncheon at the Admiral Semmes Hotel on Thursday, September 6. Alana Babington finished third in the meet and Reece Stevens finished seventh. Congratulations to them both for this recognition and accomplishment. Pictured are Alana Babington (l), Cross-Country Coach Jim Tate, and Reece Stevens (l).
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St. Dominic Welcomes New Faculty
St. Dominic Catholic School is pleased to welcome 4 new members to our faculty. Joining Mrs. Linda Mathias, Principal (far right) and Ms. Linda Tant, Assistant Principal (far left) are Mrs. Tricia Spafford - Grade 5, Ms. Danielle Doll - Kindergarten, Mrs. Abbi Moore - Middle School Science and Mrs. Amy Heim - Grade 2.
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St. Ignatius Holds Pizza Party Meet-and-Greet
The St. Ignatius PTO hosted a New Family Pizza Party, August 16. St. Ignatius Families were partnered with incoming new families before school started to help the new families and their children get to know one another before the new year started. Pictured left to right bottom: Louise Muscat and Mackie Nicholas. Top: Danielle Nicholas, William Muscat and Deana Muscat.
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The St. Ignatius SGA hosted a Stand Against MS Lemonade Stand during Move-In Day August 17. During Move-in Day all the students move and parents have an opportunity bring all their books and supplies to class and meet the teacher they will have for the coming year. The SGA wanted to host the fundraiser and all the proceeds are going to the MS Society. They took donations for lemonade and cookies for all the incoming students. Pictured from left to right: Virginia Courtney, Lucy Stuardi, Clara Louise Keaton, Kate Stuardi, Kit D’Olive, Patricia Herring, Sidney McAleer, Jacob Ackerman and Matthew Duffey.
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Whether starting a new school, or returning to a higher grade…the Friday just before school begins is an anxious time for most students. But for SVS students and their families, the evening of Friday, August 17th, was one big party! The SVS School Board hosted a swim party at Oakwood Swim and Racquet Club, complete with pizzas, cookies and slushy machines! Kids (and parents) got to see old friends and make new ones. It certainly threw some cold water on back-to-school nerves and lots of fun was had by all!
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St. Luke’s Second Graders Learn Tasty Lesson
The second grade classes at St. Luke's Episcopal School had a great time studying different landforms, and as a part of their lesson they got to make their own "Landform Cookies"! Jarnae Harris displays her landform cookie decorated with sprinkles (water, forests, and plains) and Hershey's kisses (mountains) before biting in to enjoy it! Needless to say these class projects did not make it home!
Dauhpin Island Kindergartners Enjoy New School Year
Kindergarten students participated in the Bridges Program the first part of August to prepare for their new school year. Students at Dauphin Island in Mrs. Tammy Dolbare’s class enjoyed Chicka-Chicka Boom Boom and are excited about all the fun in the new room! Pictured: First row – Rebecca Harbison, Josh Anderson, and Brooke Zirlott; Second row- Stanley Roberson, Katie Brinkman, Dylan Curtis, and Ben McCloskey.
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Faith Yearbook Works Overtime During Summer
Many people do not realize the amount of dedication, time, and work it takes to be a part of a high school yearbook staff. From the homecoming court’s photographs to a sub line on a page, a staff must be aware of every detail placed in their yearbook. At Faith Academy, their staff knows they are no exception. Faith started training their staff on July 11th. The Staff travelled to Hoover, Alabama, where they attended a yearbook training workshop at Spain Park High School. There, they were able to decide on a theme for their yearbook and, meet with a cover artist to design their book’s cover. Because the staff attended a workshop, they will be able to start their yearbook with ease. The staff members at the workshop were 12th graders Ashton Daniels, Aubrey Daniels, Courtney Anderson, Hunter Sheppard; 11th grader Lexi Thornton; 10th graders Anna Breland and Rachel Fillingim. Pictured, Faith Yearbook staff members Ashton Daniels, Anna Breland, Rachel Fillingim, Lexie Thornton, Hunter Sheppard, Aubrey Daniels, and Courtney Anderson attend the Balfour training at Spain Park High School.
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St. Pius X Back to School Carnival
St. Pius X held its annual Back to School Mass and Carnival on Sunday, August 19. Students and their families attended Mass followed by lunch and a carnival. Pictured are sixth graders Michael Ellis and Jackson Williams enjoying Mobile's Largest Water Slide.
McGill-Toolen Students Show Spirit at First Pep Rally
Students at McGill-Toolen showed their true colors as they prepared for their first football game against UMS Wright. The Back in Black pep rally is an annual tradition at McGill where students dress in orange and black and decorate their hallways in anticipation of the big game. Black is reserved for the Senior class whose theme was A Nightmare on Old Shell. Juniors, sophomores and freshman were covered in head to toe orange. The Cheerleaders and band warmed up the crowd of 1150 students for Coach Bart Sessions and our senior players. Students carried their colors to the game at UMS where the Jackets beat the Bulldogs 50 to 28.
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St. Luke's Episcopal School recently participated in the 2012 Mobile Chamber of Commerce Business Expo. Upper School students in the school's BioMedical Health Science Program and Student Ambassador Program, along with members of the school's Leadership Team represented the school. The students from the BioMedical Program offered a business card drawing with one business winning a visit from the students and a FREE Health Screening for up to 75 employees. Pictured at the SLES booth are students Claire McConnell, Megan Ivy, Ashley Overstreet, Frances Weinacker and Anna Regan.
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St. Mary Parish Introduces The Edge Youth Ministry Program
St. Mary Parish introduces, The Edge, a new youth ministry program for Middle school students through tenth grade. The program’s Goals are to increase knowledge of the Catholic faith, to help youth know Jesus Christ better every day, and to put faith into action. Social activities are also planned throughout the year. The Edge Youth group will meet at 6:00 p.m. for a family Sunday Mass in St. Mary Catholic Church each Sunday and Youth Group activities will follow from 7-8:30 p.m. every other Sunday evening in St. Mary’s Seton Center with a meal provided by parent volunteers. St. Mary introduced the first program on August 26 with the topic A Friend Indeed” presented by guest speaker, Joey Dunbar, Archdiocesan Director of Youth Ministry. The program’s purpose was to highlight the virtue, justice with the goal of helping our youth understand the need for solid, Christ -centered friendships. St. Mary Parish invites all youth to join us for the remaining fall line-up of speakers: September 23rd-featuring Speaker from Carmel Health Systems. The Edge will organize and prepare donations for delivery to Carmel Health System. October 7th-“Word of the Lord” The goal this week is to help youth understand how Scripture relates to lives and how to incorporate the Word into the issues we encounter everyday based on the virtue, Prudence. October 21st-“It Takes Two” is the topic with the goal of helping youth understand that Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture go together to reveal to great mystery of God based on the virtue, faith. November 4th-The topic is “The Bestselling Book of All Times” with a goal to help youth understand how the bible was put together and that the word of God is as living and active today as it was 2,000 years ago. November 18th- The topic “Thou Shalt Do!” with the goal to help youth understand God’s purpose and design in giving us the Ten Commandments- not simply as a set of rules, but as a way we should live our lives based on the virtue, temperance. December 2nd-The topic is “Jesus Christ is Coming to Town” with the goal to help youth understand the four reasons God became man based on the topic, Incarnation. December 16th-The Edge Youth Group Christmas Party! The Edge will also schedule social activities throughout the semester. For more information, contact Edge Coordinators, Mark and Ashley Thompson at thomp1999@att.net or call the church office at 432-8678, ext. 2. St. Mary Parish is located at 1453 Old Shell Road in the heart of the Old Dauphinway Historic District. For all upcoming events, log on to www.stmarymobile.org. Pictured left to right are St. Mary Parish Edge Youth enjoying a Nacho Dinner prepared by parent volunteers before the September 9 Edge Meeting in St. Mary’s Seton Center: seated: Will Armstrong, Justice Trainer, James Fibbe, William McPhillips, and Luke Miller. Standing are: Andrew Thompson, Andrew Snetsinger, and David Dolan. Visit www.MobileBayParents.com
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Members of the Little Flower Youth Group helped at the transition point during the Pedal and Pace Duathlon to benefit the school on August 11th. The transition point was located at the USS Alabama Battleship Park. Youth Group members helped runners locate their bikes and shoes during the race. Pictured sitting is Renee Cherry; standing are Elizabeth Pryor, Kaily Salter, Ben Cherry, Elisabeth Salter, John Pollman, Jarrod Cherry, Charlie Pollman and Curt Lilly. Other members of the Youth Group helped set up cones alone the route down Government Boulevard and work water stations. Youth Group members Ferrin Coleman, Jacob Smith and Ryan Richardson are not pictured, because they participated in the 10 mile bike ride and 3.1 mile run.
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St. Mary Catholic School to Hold Parent Night, Open House and Curriculum Tours
St. Mary Catholic School’s annual showcase event for families interested in the school will be Tuesday, November 13. The event will begin with a buffet dinner from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Sisters of Mercy Building. Open House and Curriculum tours in the classrooms in both school buildings will follow the dinner from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. Child care with a meal will be provided during the buffet dinner. This event is a great time for families interested in enrolling in the school to ask questions, meet current St. Mary families and faculty and take home school information. Open Registration for the 2013-2014 begins January 22. For more information or to schedule a personal tour at any time, please contact the school office, 433-9904. Log on to www.stmarymobile.org for all upcoming events and registration information.
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St. Dominic Band Council Offers Opportunity for Leadership
St. Dominic Catholic School Band Council was formed to give an expanded opportunity for leadership within the band. These students serve as a role model for other students in the band program by having daily duties that will enable the band to operate more efficiently. Additionally, they will undertake several service projects, unrelated to band, in order to help the entire school. Pictured are (front row, l –r) Taylor Fridley, Librarian; Jason Pham, Representative; Molly Kennedy, Representative; (back row, l – r) Riley Hickman, Librarian; Marcelo Washington, President; Natalie Grimes, Historian; Buddy Porter, Band Director; Kaitlyn Holman, Representative.
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Little Flower Catholic School Welcomes Incoming Students
Little Flower Catholic School held a "Meet and Greet" night to welcome students back to school. In the midst of the excitement of a new school year, families were treated to a light supper and words of welcome from principal, Clara Brunk. Ms. Brunk proudly told about the new roof, windows, and doors that were installed over the summer. An information session for parents followed, and students enjoyed a sock hop in the gym. Classrooms were open for tours and students were able to drop off books and supplies before the first day of school. Pictured: PTO president, Mrs. Jackie Pierre (left) and her daughter, Sarah Pierre are aided by former student Sean Smitherman (right) at they hang a sign announcing the back to school sock hop at Little Flower Catholic School. Visit www.MobileBayParents.com
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Sea Cadets Join for 50th Anniversary
Youth programs are a key mission area for the Navy League, and this month marks a major milestone. On Sept. 10, 1962, Congress passed Public Law 87-655, officially chartering the Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) as a nonprofit civilian youth training organization for young people ages 13-17. Since that time, the League Cadets (NLCC) were formed to reach youth ages 10-13. Over the years, many of these fine young men and women have gone on to join the military. This year alone Sea Cadets make up 11.5 percent of the incoming Plebe class at the U.S. Naval Academy. In fact, D. R. Dunlap Division’s former Leading Petty Officer, Patricia Neno, has recently completed this summer’s Plebe class and is enrolled in her first year at the U. S. Naval Academy. The Sea Cadets 50th Anniversary will be celebrated all across the United States during the month of September and even into the early part of October. On September 8, at NAS Whiting Field, Milton, Florida, our region held a formal celebration by bringing together the D. R. Dunlap Division of Mobile, Alabama, who is celebrating its 46th year as a commissioned NSCC unit this same month, along with three other divisions. During the day the cadets came together in some friendly sports competitions followed by a dinner that evening. CAPT Charles Farrell, National Headquarters Representative for the Gulf Coast and Southwest Regions, and Thomas Klomps, Regional Director, were both honored guest at the 50th Anniversary Celebration in Milton, Florida. The Sea and League Cadets drill together one weekend a month at the United States Coast Guard Aviation Training Center in Mobile, AL. Upon completion of training as a Sea Cadet, the young men and women cadets are under no obligation to enlist in any of the armed forces. However, if they decide to enlist, they are usually eligible to enlist at an advanced pay grade. Participation in the Sea Cadets is also a positive factor in the awarding of ROTC scholarships. If you or someone you know is interested in the program, visit our Division website www.drdunlap.org or our national website www.seacadets.org. You may also follow our local unit page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DunlapDivison. Pictured D.R. Dunlap Division of Mobile, AL; Seawolf Division of Panama City, FL, Whiting Division of Milton, FL; and Wiregrass Division of Enterprise.
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St. Ignatius School will host Impala Gala, October 3. Impala Gala is a silent auction event that benefits St. Ignatius School. This will be the 10th Anniversary of Impala Gala and the committee has put together several special events. The first Impala Gallop, a two mile fun run will be September 29 following the 4:30 Mass. The committee is also hosting a Safari Shoot, a sporting clays shoot, October 18 at Taylor Creek Shooting Preserve. The Safari Shoot will hold registration at 10:30 a.m. The shoot begins at noon. For more information call 445-6719 or mhstrain@gmail.com.
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To start their summer, Faith sophomores, Sarah Barnes, Tully Dunn, and Lexie Thornton travelled to Troy University to attend the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership seminar. Hugh O’Brian Youth, HOBY for short, was started to help teenagers learn how to use their natural abilities to become a leader. There are 9,000 sophomores chosen every year to attend a seminar in their state. This year Alabama had the largest seminar in the United States. The sophomores went through team training exercises and community service projects. The community service project this year was Manna Ministries in Birmingham, Alabama. The sophomores were asked to bring canned goods with them to the seminar and then on Saturday they boxed all of the canned goods and sent them to the Birmingham food bank. One of the speakers this year was Miss. Alabama. Hillary Clinton, President George H. W. Bush, and Al Gore all support HOBY. Tully Dunn described the experience as “One of the greatest experiences of my life. I didn’t expect it to be that much fun!” The selection process for this year’s ambassadors will start soon. In order to be selected you have to write an essay on what leadership means to you. Pictured, Lexie Thornton, Tully Dunn, and Sarah Barnes represented Faith Academy as HOBY Ambassadors.
Corpus Christi School Holds Blue Mass
5th grade students and the children of local first responders attended the Annual “Blue Mass” at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in downtown Mobile on Friday, September 7. The annual mass is held to express appreciation for people who serve in public safety positions.
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Faith Volleyball Alumni Hit the Court
On Thursday, August 16, the annual Faith Academy volleyball alumni game was held in the Faith Academy gym. The purpose of this game is to invite past volleyball alumni players to play this year’s varsity volleyball team. The turnout was great, and it was fun to have all the alumni back. There were players in attendance for graduating classes from 2000-2010. The alumni who participated were Jessica Rapier, Kellie Waite, Justine Cunningham, Erika Cox, Brooke Elder, Jamie Hall, Jessica Hall, Claire Langham, Jessica Scarpa, and Jackie Moore. Pictured, Alumni Claire Langham, Jessica Scarpa, Kellie Cottrell Waite, Erica Martin Cox, Justine Moore Cunningham, Jackie Moore, Jessica Moore Rapier, Jamie Hall, and Jessica Hall returned to Faith Academy for the annual alumni game. Visit www.MobileBayParents.com
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St. Pius X Middle School Remembers
St. Pius X School paid a special tribute to all 9/11 victims and survivors as well as local first responders with a special Flag Ceremony on Tuesday, September 11. St. Pius X 7th and 8th graders gathered early on the morning of September 11 to help Mobilians remember 9/11. Students lined Sage Avenue, in front of the school, with patriotic signs, tied red, white and blue ribbons on cars and collected donations for local first responders.
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St. Paul’s Alumni Legacy Dinner
The St. Paul’s Episcopal School Advancement Office held the 13th Annual Alumni Legacy Night to thank Alumni for sending their children to St. Paul's and continuing the Legacy. More than 200 Alums and children attended in Saints’ Café and enjoyed Alma’s Famous Fried Chicken Dinner, music by Jody Powell and having their pictures made with The Saint mascot and SPS Cheerleaders. Pictured are Ross Frazer '93, his wife Kara and sons Jack (Class of 2025) and Future Saint Danner.
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McGill-Toolen's Inaugural Class of Aquinas Scholars Prepare for Year
Mrs. Lisa Robertson, Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs, met with the Junior Class St. Thomas Aquinas Scholars this week to discuss the demands of the upcoming year. This class is the inaugural class of the Aquinas Program, a demanding course of study designed for the most gifted and motivated students in our student body. Nearly 75 students have accepted the challenge to be Aquinas Scholars. The members of the Junior Class are pictured: Seated: Hannah Schexnailder, Peyton Domning, Kirby Anne Plessala, Jordan Ankersen, Margie Powers, Erin Hannahan. 2nd row: Emily Mitchell, Annie Duffey, Bradley Schuler, Emily Lannan, Peyton Thomasson, Page Lagarde, Josie Lami, Celia Manning. Back row: Tay Sims, Austin Pardue, Cameron Schaerfl, Collin Phillips, Benjamin Waddell, Jake Picicci, Sandy Valle'e.
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St. Ignatius Students Enjoy Pancake Breakfast
St. Ignatius Church hosted a CYO Mass to celebrate the start of CYO sports for the year. After the 10:00 a.m. Mass, The Men of St. Joseph hosted everyone to a pancake breakfast. All the students and families enjoyed the breakfast. Pictured left to right: Julia White, Gigi Smith and Paige Yepsen.
St. Pius X Owls are Reading Pals
Reading Pals came to Mrs. McLean's 3rd grade in the form of owls this year. Students were given a blank owl to take home and personalize. Pictured are the students with their glamorized and decorated "Owl Pals".
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Students at McGill celebrated their first school Mass, Thursday August 30th. Chaplin Fr. Dan Good and President Fr. Bry Shields celebrated Mass of the Holy Spirit for the more than 1100 students in the gym. Mobile Bay Parents I October 2012
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St. Mary Catholic School held its annual induction of the newest members of their National Junior Honor Society. Members are chosen from the seventh and eighth grade classes based on the criteria of Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Character and citizenship. St. Mary inducted 20 new members on September 7 in St. Mary Catholic Church following the student Mass. The ceremony, lead by St. Mary Catholic School Principal, Debbie Ollis and Assistant Principal and NJHS Chapter Advisor, Jennifer Heisler included all middle school students, and families of the new inductees. Pictured left to right: Bottom row: Gus Grow, Sarah Pham, Kayla Ericksen, Mathilde Naman, Julia Kelley, Anna Grace Lynam, and Breland McHenry. Row 2: Andrew Snetsinger, Ashlyn Blankenship, Grace Jensen, Michelle Roca, Emily O’Neill, Delaney Stallworth, and Addison Baucom. Row 3: Evans Finnorn, Ila Cummings, Will Vaughn, Riley Conlon, Mackie Neese, Cece Melton, and Desi Tobias.
Corpus Christi School Pep Rally Recognizes School Athletes
Corpus Christi Catholic School held it’s first Pep Rally on September 7. The rally recognized students participating in CYO Fall sports, including football, soccer, volleyball, cross country running, and cheerleaders. Pictured are 3rd grade cheerleaders Chole Watts and Anna Caroline Dennis.
St. Mary Catholic School First Day of School
Pictured during the first morning assembly of the year, are St. Mary Catholic School fifth grade boys on their first day of the new school year: Christopher Snetsinger, Thomas Gaillard, Lee Corbett, Mason Goleman, Owen Kilpatrick.
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St. Dominic Inducts New Student Council Members
St. Dominic Catholic School recently inducted the newest members of the Student Council. The elected members pledged to serve their fellow students with pride and dedication while bringing honor to the school. They will be examples to others in their behavior, conduct and values. Serving on the 2012 – 2013 Council are: (l – r) Mallie Tew, Vice-President; Taylor Fridley, Representative; Madeleine Greenwood, Prayer Leader/Parliamentarian; Gage Ragona, Representative; Will Buschmann, Representative; Jayli Dismukes, President; Riley Hickman, Secretary/Treasurer; Katie Calhoun, Representative; Markia Hall, Representative; Sam Rehm, Representative; Ben Ankersen, Representative and Sarah Mathison, Representative. Visit www.MobileBayParents.com
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St. Dominic Inducts Honor Society Officers
St. Dominic Catholic School recently inducted officers for the National Junior Honor Society, St. Dominic Chapter. These officers have met the five established criteria of scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship and character. They were chosen by their fellow members to serve in positions of leadership. Willing to carry out the principles of the National Junior Honor Society are: (l – r) Adrienne Smith, Parliamentarian; Barclay Weed, President; Jack Rooney, Vice-President; Caroline Galloway, Secretary; Catherine Cumpton, Prayer Leader and Aubrey Wakefield, Ambassador.
McGill-Toolen Cross Country Ready for Season
McGill-Toolen Cross Country Team is off to a great start for the season. With more than 150 runners participating in Middle School, JV and Varsity the program is one of the largest in the area. The team won 5 out of the 6 Divisions in the Foley Invitational Meet September 1st. Our Varsity Boys and Girls won with Carmen Carlos taking first place for the girls and Tim Aguirre winning for the boys. In JV, our girls won with the boys in second, lead by Cameron Stokes who came in 1st and our Middle School Team won both divisions with Annah Robinson and David Williams in the lead.
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St. Pius X Introduces Basic Biology
Mrs. McLean's 3rd grade has been studying the makeup of plant and animal cells. Pictured here is Paul Cowan comparing and contrasting the components of his edible cell to the real thing.
Faith Cheerleaders – Home Pom Champs
On Tuesday, June 26th, the Faith Academy Varsity Cheerleaders left for a four day UCA cheer camp at the University of Alabama. The camp hosted evaluations and taught new cheer material. The camp's staffers were college cheerleaders from Auburn University, Shelton State, University of Alabama, and many more. The coaches for the 2012-2013 Faith Academy cheerleaders are Cindy Wolfe, Kindra Mason, and Lydia Anderson. Kristin Howard, K-4 teacher at Faith, went with the team to Tuscaloosa for spiritual support as well as physical. These three coaches led the cheerleaders to bring home first place in Home Pom. Home Pom is a choreographed routine the cheerleaders learn and perfect to compete the first night of camp. The girls also received blue ribbons for their fight song, the cheer and dance they learned at camp, and a spirit stick every day at camp. Kristen Seales, Peyton Jemison, and Courtney Anderson made the All- American team, after trying out the third day of camp. Sophomore Paityn Collier said, "Camp this year was the best one I've been to. We all learned so much; but we most importantly bonded with each other and grew so much closer." Pictured, Faith Academy Varsity Cheerleaders: (back row) Amanda Leverette, Leah Walker, Haley Middleton, Kristen Silvers, Tiffany Fulford, Kristen Seales, Victoria Miller, Emily West and Emily Jordan; (midddle row) Madison Mason, Courtney Morgan, Savannah Asarisi, Macie Myrick, and Lauren Roberts; (front row) Paityn Collier, Anna Morris, Kayla Howard, Courtney Anderson, Peyton Jemison, and Hillary Odom. Visit www.MobileBayParents.com
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Dave Says...
by Dave Ramsey
Moving in with Mom Q. We’re on Baby Step 1 of your plan,
and we have $1,000 saved. We have a baby, my husband brings home about $2,000 a month, and we have $50,000 in debt, the majority of which is student loans. My mother-in-law has offered to let us move in with her for a while in order to pay off our debts more quickly and save up to buy a house. Does this sound like a good idea?
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If your husband can get his income up, I’d prefer that you guys maintain your own residence. Moving in with a parent would be my last choice, if for no other reason than keeping your independence and maintaining some dignity. Plus, it’ll just be better for your marriage. But you don’t need to even think about buying a house until you first clean up the mess you’ve made. Still, if things get so tight you feel like you have to take your mother-in-law up on
her offer, make it for a very limited amount of time. Write it down as an agreement too. I’d say a minimum of six months, but definitely no more than a year. During this time you guys need to get on a killer budget, knock out a bunch of debt, and pile up as much cash in savings as you can. Then, find yourselves an inexpensive place to rent for a while. Hopefully, by that time your husband’s income will have increased. But the big thing is to get stuff straight in your mind about this situation. Make sure everyone involved knows the arrangement is temporary and that you and your husband are serious about doing the hard work it’ll take to put your financial house in order. You guys shouldn’t still be living with a parent two or three years down the road!
Q. Recently, I discovered that my wife secretly kept and used credit cards over the
last several years. I also found out there are two liens on our home from some of this debt. She was hiding the mail from me so I wouldn’t find out. I’m angry about the dishonesty, but I want us to get the debt cleaned up. What do you suggest? A. This debt and the liens are a symptom. What we’re looking at here is a repeated pattern of lying and deception. Anyone can become scared or ashamed and make a mistake, but this has happened several times. It’s called financial infidelity for a reason. Really, it’s the same kind of lying as sexual infidelity. It hurts and makes people angry on a lot of the same levels, and that’s because it’s a broken trust. Assuming that you guys can talk things out and heal this rift in your marriage, you’re going to have to contact these credit card companies and try to settle the debts. You guys aren’t bringing home a lot, so you need to start scratching together every nickel and dime you can and make an offer to erase these debts. That will also remove the liens on your home. Many times creditors will settle a debt for pennies on the dollar. If you’re lucky, you may be able to get them to accept about 25 percent of the amount owed. But I think you’ve got a much bigger problem here. You guys have some serious issues that need to be resolved. I’d advise going to your pastor, if you’re in a good church, or finding a reputable marriage counselor. Your wife needs to understand, loud and clear, that this kind of crap has to stop immediately! Dave is the author of The New York Times bestselling book Financial Peace. He is also the host of the nationally syndicated The Dave Ramsey Show. You can hear Dave online at www.daveramsey. com. Send your questions to askdave@ daveramsey.com. He resides with his wife Sharon and their three children, Denise, Rachel, and Daniel, in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Here’s the sugary scoop: American kids consume far too much of the sweet stuff. According to the American Heart Association, toddlers are getting 12 teaspoons instead of the recommended 4 (19 grams), and schoolaged children who should have no more than 3 teaspoons (14.2 grams) are consuming 21. Preteens and teens take the cake; instead of the recommended 5 to 8 teaspoons (23.7 to Mobile Bay Parents I October 2012
38 grams), they’re getting up to 34.3. That’s over two-thirds of a cup per day. How does this mountain of sugar affect kids? Besides contributing to childhood obesity, poor cardiovascular health, and juvenile diabetes, sugar can play a major role in mood swings, meltdowns, and tantrums. “Sugary foods cause blood sugar to spike and then plummet, leaving kids feeling cranky, irritable, and tired,” says The 36
Today Show licensed nutritionist Joy Bauer, bestselling author of JOY’S LIFE DIET and Slim and Scrumptious. And when sugary snacks fill plates and stomachs, less room is left over for the nutrient-dense calories that growing children need. It’s clear that kids should eat less sugar. But let’s face it: the thought of a sugar-free world sends chills down parental spines. Sugar can reward, motivate, or pacify a Advertising: 251-304-1200
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child, and a well-timed treat can work wonders. I’ve been known to avert toddler tantrums with a chocolate chip or two, and I keep an emergency lollipop in my purse. Even highly motivated parents who want to cut sugar face an uphill battle. School lunches, misleading food labels, relatives, and even kids themselves can throw a wrench in the most well-intentioned plans. Still, it’s hard to ignore the facts and the potential payoff. “By dealing with a sugar habit early in life, parents are giving children a lifelong gift,” says Kathleen DesMaisons, Ph.D., bestselling author of Little Sugar Addicts. “Parents whose kids are out of control are absolutely amazed at the bright, loving, incredible child who emerges.” Ditching a sugar habit benefits moms too. “By limiting sugary foods, you maintain a steady blood sugar level and keep yourself feeling energized and alert all day long. Nothing’s more important when you have active young kids running around,” says Bauer. If you’re ready to change your family’s sugary ways, fear not. Drastic measures aren’t required. Instead, slowly shut off the sugar tap with a simple, step-by-step approach.
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First, take a look at what your family sips. The AHA reports that Americans drink most of their added sugar in the form of soft drinks and other sugar-sweetened beverages. According to the American Journal of Preventative Medicine, consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages with meals has doubled. One 12-ounce cola has 8.2 teaspoons of sugar that add up to 140 calories. Switching to water or low-fat milk will make a huge dent in kids’ sugar consumption. Even 100% fruit juice contributes sugar and calories that kids may be better off without. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting fruit juice to 6 ounces for children under 7 and 12 ounces for older kids. Stretch the smaller servings by diluting juice with water, or create a healthier alternative to soda by mixing juice with seltzer.
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cereals with no more than eight grams of sugar per serving. Instead of sweet cereals and candy-coated pastries, serve up protein and complex carbohydrates like eggs and whole-grain toast or protein shakes made with fruit. Combining protein with complex carbohydrates provides lasting energy and enables the feel-good neurotransmitter serotonin to enter the brain. Kids will feel satisfied, alert, and ready to start their day. After kids have accepted a new breakfast routine, move on to lunch, dinner, and snacks. Gradually replace sugary foods with healthy alternatives and give kids time to adjust to each change. Plan to spend anywhere from two weeks to six months on the whole process, says DesMaisons, depending on their level of sugar consumption, attachment to sweet foods, and temperament.
Plan for success
Kids need to eat on time to avoid the blood sugar crashes that bring on meltdowns (and that emergency lollipop in my purse). Don’t plan outings when they’re running low on fuel. Aim to serve meals at a consistent time and keep fruit, crackers, nuts, and other snacks on hand for hectic days. For those occasions when a sugar splurge is inevitable—birthdays, holidays, and Halloween—serve a high-protein snack before the festivities begin. They’ll eat less of the sweet stuff on a full stomach, and the protein will slow the absorption of sugar to ward off a post-party crash.
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tions on the cereal box. Add orange food coloring to the marshmallows when you melt them. As the they cool, roll them into balls. You can also just cut them into squares and they still look like pumpkins. Decorate a face by adding chocolate chips for triangle shaped eyes, nose and mouth. A green gumdrop pushed into the top makes a great stem. Pumpkin cheesy snacksUsing a half of a toasted English muffin spread Kraft spreadable cheese on top. Use raisins or chocolate chips to make a face. These are easy, healthy snacks to bring to school or have after school with friends. Kids can do this themselves, which makes it extra fun, too! Apples with dip- Take advantage of apple picking season by making this easy snack. Slice red, green or yellow apples. Serve with caramel dip or peanut butter. Caramel apples- You will need the following ingredients to make this traditional fall snack: 1½ Tbsp. butter, 1½ cups light brown sugar, 6 Tbsp. of water, popsicle sticks and 8-10 apples (McIntosh work well). Melt the butter in a saucepan, then add the brown sugar and water. Stir until it is smooth. Slowly bring to a boil and then let it simmer for 3 minutes. The sides of the pan should get steamy and the mixture should be sticky, yet thin. Poke a popsicle stick through the center of the apple, then dip and swirl the apple in the sticky mixture. Make sure to coat all sides 39
of the apples. Put the apples on a greased cookie sheet in the refrigerator and keep refrigerated for 1-2 hours. Toasted pumpkin seeds- As you scoop out the pulp of the pumpkin, pull out the seeds and place on a paper towel. This is a great job for kids. They love to stick their hands in the ooey-gooey pumpkin. Then rinse off the seeds and place on a cookie sheet. Use spray butter to coat them and sprinkle with salt. Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes and check. You are looking for a slightly darker color, not browning though. They tend to burn fast so keep an eye on them. Before you grab that super size bag of candy, try some of these alternative goodies for trick-or-treaters, class parties or other Halloween events. Most can be found in the Halloween candy section or down the snack aisles at the grocery store. For other items, buy in bulk at the party store or local discount store.
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September 24-November 3 Get Lost in Our 8 Acre Corn Maze (This year we are doing a maze based on the State of Alabama and our highway systems), Enjoy the Hayride, Cow Train, Pumpkin Patch, Petting Zoo, Pig Races, Pony Rides, Corn Cannons, Games, a Pumpkin Slingshot, Hop-a-Long Rodeo, Hay Bale Mountain and a Children’s Maze, Food and Concession items and More! We have many special events going on, like our Flashlight Night (Saturday Nights), Trick or Treat in the Maze (October 27 1-4pm) and The Haunted Forest. Hours Of Operation: Mon-Thurs: By appointment only, Friday: 5:00p.m to 8:00p.m. Saturday: 11:00a.m to 9:00p.m. Sunday: 12:00p.m. To 5:00p.m. For more information, visit www.magnoliacornmaze.com or call 1-251-605-7216.
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or calling 378-7532. Field trips are $2 or $3. For $2 each child receives a small pumpkin, experiences story time, and an informational time about how and where the pumpkins were grown and they get to pick out their very own pumpkin. The $3 field trip also includes a hayride. The patch is located at the corners of Catherine and Dauphin in the parking lot across from the church. All funds raised will benefit the children’s and youth missions and ministries.
Christ United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch
Sunday, September 30 through Tuesday, October 30th Christ United Methodist Church located at the intersection of Grelot Rd. and Cottage Hill Rd. offers a tremendous array of pumpkins in all sizes available for purchase. Our Pumpkin Patch will be open daily from September 30-October 30. Children from area schools are invited to visit the patch; while there, they can pick out their own pumpkin, learn more about pumpkins and enjoy fellowship with their friends and families. While you’re there, the kids will have a blast running around the “patch”! Pumpkin Patch Hours-Monday-Saturday: 8a.m. - Dusk Sunday: 12p.m. - Dusk On October 22.
Bayfest 2012
Friday, October 5 – Sunday, October 7th More than 150,000 people are expected to jam the streets of Mobile to hear more than 125 live musical acts on nine stages during the weekend. The BayFest Music Festival offers continuous music for every taste, including country, classic rock, alternative, pop, jazz, R&B, rap, gospel, modern rock and more. One of the festival’s stages, the Launching Pad, is specifically designed to spotlight local and regional talent and showcase acts who aspire for musical greatness. The event also includes a family activity area that has garnered rave reviews. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free with a ticketed adult. Those who purchase tickets by Sept. 1 will be automatically entered to win a meet and greet with an artist of their choice. For more information, visit www. bayfest.com.
Rotary Club of North Mobile Touch a Truck
Saturday, October 6 The Touch a Truck fundraiser is on Saturday, October 6 from 10am-2pm. The Rotary Club of North Mobile invites the community to get out and enjoy a fall day of trucks, fun, music, and fellowship at their Original Touch-a-Truck fundraising event being held at North Mobile First Baptist Church, HWY 158, Saraland.
October 11th –October 14th Gulf Shores, Alabama One of the nation’s premier outdoor festivals, held each year during the second full weekend in October, featuring more than 250 fine art, arts and crafts and retail marketplace vendors plus lots and lots of shrimp. Two stages offer continuous musical entertainment while the little one’s attention is captured in the Children’s Activity Village where they create their own “art” and participate in other fun-filled activities. The Shrimp Festival is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, and from 10a.m. to 5 p.m. Please visit www.alagulfcoastchamber.com/pages/ShrimpFestival.
City of Chickasaw Founders Day
Saturday, October 20 The City of Chickasaw, Alabama, will hold its 65th Founders Day on Saturday, October 20, 2012. Founder’s Day Celebration is sponsored by the Chickasaw Chamber of Commerce and City of Chickasaw. We will celebrate with Food and Drinks, Arts & Crafts, Silent Auction, Live Music, Special Guests & Entertainment. Please visit www.chickasawfoundersday.com.
Centre for the Living Arts – Pre-K Studio and Kids Studio Spooky Houses
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October 31st Children and parents are welcome to join us on Wednesdays for Pre-K Studio (ages 3-5) from 11-12pm or on Saturdays for Kids Studio (ages 6-12) from 11-12pm. Admission is free for children. Spooky Houses- Children will create their own 3D house with a spooky twist while drawing inspiration from The Memory Project house installed inside of Space 301. Wednesday, October 31st (Pre-K Studio) 1112pm- Trick-art-Treat-Children will join in the festivities of Halloween by creating fun and spooky crafts.
Greater Gulf State Fair
October 26th -November 4th Come enjoy The Greater Gulf State Fair’s 58th annual gathering of the masses! Annual attendance is approximately 300,000+ people. The 10-day agriculture fair features local and professional food concessionaires as well as commercial and community exhibitors. The grandstand shines the spotlight on local music artists for everyone’s listening pleasure. The carnival rides and games will leave everyone young and old feeling like a kid again! Weekdays, 4-10 p.m.; weekends, noon-10 p.m. Located at the Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds -1035 North Cody Road Mobile. Visit www. mobilefair.com for more information.
Trick or Treat at 5 Rivers
Saturday, October 27th Join us for our 4th Annual Trick or Treat at 5
Rivers. This free, family friendly event will include a not-so-haunted swamp buggy ride, games and crafts, face painting, $5 boat tours, candy and so much more! You’ll want to wear your Halloween best and take part in the costume contest at 3pm. 12pm-4pm To find out more, call 251-625-0814, visit us online at www.Alabama5Rivers.com, or check us out on Facebook.
Balloon Glow in the Gardens
Saturday, October 27th Dress up your little goblins and come out to enjoy beautiful hot air balloons glowing on the Great Lawn. Multiple hot air balloons are scheduled to “glow” for us this year…. weather permitting. This year’s event will also include a selection of scary and fun inflatables glowing throughout the Gardens. There will be plenty of treats and trinkets from area organizations and businesses for our trick or treaters to enjoy. The Shed BBQ and Blues Joint will be in the Gardens selling their one-of-a-kind and national award winning barbeque and live music will be on the Great Lawn. Bellingrath Gardens and Home/ Date: October 27, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Special Admission: Adults $6, Children 5 – 12 $3 and Children 4 and under are free. Discounted admission begins at 5:00 p.m.
Its Pumpkin Time at the Moorer Branch Library
Saturday, October 27th Enjoy stories and snacks and then make Tin Can Pumpkins to use for trick or treating around the Library. Children are encouraged to wear costumes. Groups must register. For more information or to register please call 470-7770 or email mlmref@mplonline.org.
St Pius X Haunted CarnivalPresented by St Pius X Life Teen
Saturday, October 27th 6-9 PM-Haunted House, Hayride, Food Carnival Games and Prizes, Costume Contest. Tickets can be purchased at the door or prior to the event through St Pius X School. Our location is 217 S Sage Avenue, Mobile.
Snow Road First Baptist Church Annual Fall Festival
Saturday, October 27th Our annual Fall Festival will include a car show, food, kids games, raffles, live music, Boston tea party, Cliff Robertson, Guest Speaker: Rev. John Montalvo. Times: 10am-2pm at 2370 Snow Road North, Semmes. Please call 679-7728 for more information.
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Sunday, October 28, 4:00 - 5:30 pm Hot dogs, popcorn, carnival games, and an opportunity to “Trick or Treat” for candy from a variety of decorated cars. Bring the whole family! Appropriate costumes are encouraged. For more information, please contact Kathy Minor, Director of Children’s Ministries, at kminor@apumc.com or 251-478-6356.
Dauphin Way Methodist Fall Festival
Sunday, October 28 The festival takes place in the Pumpkin Patch at the corner of Catherine and Dauphin Street. The festival will be held from 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. and is FREE. Costumes are acceptable, but not required. Popcorn, drinks, snow cones, and cotton candy will be available along with a train ride, inflatables to include an obstacle course and other activities for the kids. J.C.’s Construction Company puppet ministry of DWUMC will present a program at 3:00 p.m. and the DWUMC youth band will play throughout the afternoon.
Woofstock 2012
Sunday, October 28 Bienville Square is the place you want to be Sunday, October 28th for the 8th Annual Woofstock. WOOFSTOCK will spread out over an entire city block allowing for even more fun
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activities, vendor booths, contests and more! We invite humans and their canine companions to spend the day listening to live, local music, enjoying the great food and libations and of course, let’s not forget the ever popular Weiner Dog Race and all time favorite Doggie Costume Contest. This event benefits The Animal Rescue Foundation. Gates open at 10am.
West Mobile Baptist Fall Festival
Wednesday, October 31st, 6:30-8:30 pm Games, inflatables, food and candy for all. 7501 Airport Boulevard. Call (251) 639-9952 for more information.
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trunk or treat cars. A Hayride, candy guess, face painting and more. See you there and invite a friend. Woodridge Baptist Church2700 Schillinger Rd S, in Mobile
Church of the Nazarene Trunk or Treat
Wednesday, October 31 Mobile First Church of the Nazarene at 669 Azalea Road will host Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 31st from 6:00-7:30 P.M. There will be candy, games, prizes, and more!
Fall FunTastic at First Baptist Church North Mobile
Wednesday, October 31 6:00pm-7:30pm, FREE Trunk-a-Treat, games, blow ups, face painting, entertainment and MORE! 3401 Government Blvd. Mobile 251-660-7444
Wednesday, October 31st This event takes place at 1252 Industrial Parkway, Saraland. The fun will include games, a cake walk, and inflatables and face painting. Food will be available for purchase. For more information, call 251-679-3266 or visit www. northmobile.org.
Woodridge Baptist Church Fall Festival
5th Annual Trick of Treat in Green Park – Dauphin Island
Wednesday, October 31st, 4 to 6 pm Our annual Fall Festival is an exciting community outreach event! Admission is free! Enjoy snacks such as corn dogs, soft drinks, and popcorn. Inflatable jumps and slides. The
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A Page in a Book
by Paige Gardner Smith
Baseball Books Round the Bases The sport that became iconic as ‘America’s pastime’ has provided a host of baseball idioms that permeate our everyday language. You can play in the ‘big league’, ‘batting 1000’ and be a ‘heavy hitter. Or you can be thrown a ‘curveball’, be way ‘off base’ or ‘strike out’. Knowledge and appreciation of baseball develops an understanding of the sport’s definitive effect on American culture and psyche. This season’s bases are loaded with fantastic books for baseball players, fans and newbies to the sport! Check out the following titles that celebrate the game and really knock it out of the park.
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Brothers at Bat
by Audrey Vernick, Illustrated by Steven Salerno (Houghton Mifflin / Clarion) The true story of an amazing all-brother baseball team, ‘Brothers at Bat’ relates the saga of the Acerras family who in the 1930s fielded twelve brothers with a deep-seated love for baseball. As kids they played ball during every free moment (even their four sisters joined in as they could). When they were old enough to play in the local league, they formed their own team with Dad as coach (who never missed a game) and traveled the region playing against other teams. When the war came, the brothers joined the service, yet they all made it back home again to play as a team for many more years! A loving testament to family and a family’s loving testament to the game, this book’s vintage sensibilities feel like ‘Home Sweet Home’ for baseball lovers.
ABCs of Baseball
by Peter Golenbock, Illustrated by Dan Andreasen (Penguin / Dial) In a sport that is rife with so many expressions, terms and idioms, having a kids’ book that explains it all in a simple, easy-to-digest format brings the game home to roost with the ‘ABCs of Baseball’. Each fully illustrated two-page spread features one to two letters of the alphabet with several baseball terms (beginning with that letter) and an explanation of each. For example, the letter ‘C’ includes ‘coaches’ ‘Cracker Jack’, Cartwright’ (as in Alexander C., the inventor of baseball) and ‘can of corn’ (an easy catch by a fielder – who knew?). Grow your child’s baseball knowledge (and your own) and get your game on with this colorful and informative title!
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by Jeff Newman (Simon & Schuster) Using an informal baseball game in the park as the backdrop for a bigger story about inclusion and helping kids find friendship with others through shared interests, ‘The Boys’ is a charming wordless picture book that knocks it out of the park with its powerful message. When a little boy, all geared up to play baseball, is too shy to approach the baseball-playing regulars in the park, he ends up hanging around with old men on a nearby park bench. As the shy little boy begins to slowly adopt their senior citizen style and habits, the old gentlemen come up with a plan to get this rookie off the bench and into the game.
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Public Library Activities Mobile Public Libraries Schedule Ben May Main Library
701 Government Street, 208-7086 Hours: M-Th: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. F & Sa: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Open Sundays 1-5 p.m. Individuals and families welcome to storytimes; no groups, please. Mother Goose: birth to 18 months. Caregiver required. Thursdays, 10 a.m. Toddler Time: 19-30 months. Caregiver required. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Good Listeners: 2 1/2 – 5 years. Wednesdays & Thursdays, 11 a.m.
Moorer/Spring Hill Branch
4 McGregor Ave. S., 470-7770 Hours: M, W, F & Sa: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tu & Th: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Family Storytime: Ages 2 and up. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Caregiver required.
Saraland Public Library 111 Saraland Loop, 675-2879 Hours: M, W, F & Sa: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tu & Th: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Good Listeners: Ages 3-6 Stories and Crafts: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Semmes Branch
9150 Moffett Rd., 645-6840 Hours: M & W: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Tu & Th: 12 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Sa: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Closed Fridays Good Listeners: 3-6 years old. Wednesdays, 10:30, Registration required for groups.
Family and Friends Storytime: Ages 2 & up; Thursdays at 10:30. Registration required; no groups, please.
Toulminville Branch
601 Stanton Rd., 438-7075 Hours: M & Th: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Tu, W, F & Sa: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m Good Listeners: Ages 3-6, Tues. 10 a.m. Registration required.
West Regional Branch
5555 Grelot Rd, 340-8571 Hours: M-Th: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.; F & Sa: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m Registration required; no groups, please. Mother Goose: Ages birth to 14 months. Caregiver required. Wednesdays 10 a.m. Toddler Time: Ages 15 months to 2 years. Caregiver required. Thursdays at 10 a.m. Parent and Child: Ages 2 & 3. Caregiver required. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.; Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Good Listener: Ages 4 & 5: Wednesdays at 11 a.m.; Ages 3-5: Thursdays at 11 a.m.
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How to Slay Scary Monsters by Heidi Smith Luedtke, Ph.D.
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“Mom. Come here, now,” my three-year old whispers urgently as he pulls me toward the yard. “Red eyes,” he says, shivering with fear. “Red eyes.” My son believes we have a monster downstairs, but only at night when we are upstairs. Other monsters live in bushes at the back of our yard, where they feast on stray baseballs and Frisbees. That is why he is worried now. I am called in to retrieve the ball he has lost. I grab the ball and run back to him as if I’ve narrowly escaped. “Monsters are just pretend,” I say.
As their understanding of the world increases, so do kids’ fears. Infants may be fearful of separation or loud noises, and those fears stick with kids into the toddler years. But as their experiences and imaginations grow, toddlers may also develop fears of animals and insects (dogs, snakes, spiders), characters in costumes (beware Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny), and things that lurk in the dark (ghosts and monsters, bad guys and robbers). They may also fear they’ll be sucked down the toilet or the bathtub drain, despite your constant reassurance that they won’t.School-aged kids may get over their fear of the boogeyman but grow anxious about social disapproval and failure.
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with real-life woes and worries. When your daughter shrieks and clings to your leg because the neighbor’s border collie bounces her way, embrace the teachable moment. Parents can help kids confront fears so they don’t grow bigger and scarier.
Fight Fears Together
Respect feelings. Fear feels uncomfortable. Your child’s heart is racing, her palms are sweaty, and she wants to escape to safety. Be her ally and accept her anxiety. If she isn’t ready pet the snake at the zoo or sleep without a night light, don’t push it. Word up. Kids can’t always express what scares them, especially when the body’s fear response is energizing them to fight or flee. Help your child identify specific concerns using age-appropriate words. Ask “what is it about the dog that worries you?” or “what might happen when the lights are off?” You can’t devise monster-slaying strategies if you don’t know the enemy. Do reconnaissance. Fear festers when our imaginations get the best of us. The more your child learns about the feared situation, the less powerful his imaginary thoughts will be. Hold hands while you both check the basement for monsters. Go online and read about snakes together. Pretend you are engineers studying how self-flushing toilets work. Knowledge is power. Talk back. Encourage your child to argue against the frightening thoughts or to repeat a calming phrase such as “I am fast and strong. Ghosts can’t catch me!” Talking back shrinks scary thoughts. Dr. Susan Mather recalls that her son was sure there were monsters under the bed and in the closet. “We put a sign on the door that read ‘Monsters KEEP OUT’ and they obeyed!” she says. Baby steps. “The best way to face a fear is a little at a time, from a safe distance,” says marriage, family and child therapist H. Norman Wright, author of Helping Your Kids Deal with Anger, Fear, and Sadness. Face a fear of heights by imagining the scary situation first. Then, move on to climbing a low structure, followed by a taller one, and so on. Give high-fives as kids conquer each challenge. Be there. Kids need to know you’ll stick with them when they face their Visit www.MobileBayParents.com
fears. Don’t let your own distress or embarrassment cause you to shut down or disappear. “Research indicates it takes about 20 minutes for the anxiety to subside when a fear is confronted,” Wright says. Work toward this goal with your child.
Be Afraid, But Not Too Afraid
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others. Anxious kids may be trapped in a whirlwind of fearful thoughts, and paralyzed by nagging “what ifs.” According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, thirteen percent of children are affected by anxiety disorders, which include phobias, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Talk with your pediatrician or school psychologist if your child’s fears are overwhelming you both. MBP Heidi Smith Luedtke is a personality psychologist and mom of two. Get more psychology lessons for life at www.heidiluedtke.com.
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Family Calendar Ongoing
2012 Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama An annual traveling exhibition of art by students with visual and/or hearing impairments in Alabama public, private, home and residential schools. University of South Alabama, Library, First Floor Gallery. Through September 30. For more information contact 251-460-7021 or visit www. southalabama.edu/librarygalleries. Centre for the Living Arts The Memory Project is the first phase of the Centre for the Living Arts’ plan to create a national model for community building through the arts. Running through December 31, 2012, it involves a nine-month visual and performing arts program that examines the various intersections of individual and collective memory in the Gulf Coast and elsewhere. It will include a global to local exhibition of significant artists, as well as live music, film screenings, public forums and conversations, plus classes and workshops for all ages. Programming will be held at Space 301, the Saenger Theatre, and several offsite locations throughout the City of Mobile. Visit the link www.centreforthelivingarts.com/memory-project to learn about dates for specific events associated with the project. Mobile. For more info call (251) 208-5650. 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 IMAX Born to Be Wild At Exploreum IMAX Theater September – January 5th. Documentary about the orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them— saving endangered species one life at a time. 10 a.m., noon, 2 & 4 p.m. Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, JL Bedsole IMAX Theater (65 Government St) Adults/ $8.75; youth and seniors/ $7.25; children/$6.50. Members: adults/ $6.75; youth and seniors/ $5.75; children/ $5.25; group rates. Contact: 251-208-6880/ www. exploreum.com/ www.imax.com/borntobewild. Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center Government St. Mon. - Fri., 9 - 5; Sat, 10 - 5; Sun, noon - 5. Adults (19 - 59)/ $14; youth (13 - 18) & senior citizens (60+)/ $12.50; children/ $12; Combo tickets include a viewing of an IMAX film: $18; $17; $15.50. HandsOn South Alabama (Formerly Volunteer Mobile, Inc.). For information on Local Volunteer Opportunities, contact 251-4334456, www.handsonsal.org. History Museum of Mobile Up Up & Away. October 20, 2012 - March 3, 2013. Comic book superheroes are a mirror on modern America. Superheroes represent the very best image of ourselves. Their worlds are purely fictional but their experiences and struggles echo our own reality. Through superheroes we celebrate our triumphs and confront our fears. This is their story...” Joe Jefferson Players Mobile. For information call (251) 471-1534. www.jjp.com.
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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) 3422241 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 251-3800579 or visit www.azaleacityharmony.com. Mobile Bay Area La Leche League Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. and the last Monday at 6:30 p.m. The nighttime meetings are especially geared towards expectant/new mothers and working mothers, but any pregnant or breastfeeding mother is welcome at either. The number to call for the location is 251-6892085. We can also be found on Facebook at mobile bay area la leche league. St. Mary Parish : The Great Adventure Bible Study Beginning Sunday Sept. 23 at 5:30 in the Sisters of Mercy Building, join us for an in-depth study of the Book of Matthew, presented by Jeff Cavins. The Great Adventure Bible Study Series, Matthew: The King and His Kingdom, shows how Jesus builds on the foundation laid in the Old Testament to inaugurate the Kingdom of Heaven on earth. Experience how Jesus relived the life and struggles of Israel to become the faithful and victorious King, and see how the promises of the Old Testament are fulfilled in Christ and his Apostles. The program is an 8 week program. The program is from 5:30
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p.m. until 7 p.m. each week. No fee. Everyone is welcome. For more information and to register, please contact Chris Carroll, 251-287-1368 e-mail: marychris@bellsouth.net. The St. Mary Parish Sisters of Mercy Building is located at 106 Providence Street in Mobile’s Old Dauphin Way Historic District. 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) 435-2000. • 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 fourth Tuesday of every month from 10-11 a.m. • Gastric Band Support Meets every third Thursday of every month from 6-7 p.m. • Gastric Bypass Support Meets every second Thursday of every 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 251-6331987 for more information. Spring Hill Medical Center: www.springhillmedicalcenter.com
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Family Calendar • 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 3407769 to schedule an appointment. • Infant CPR Learn this potentially life-saving technique while you are pregnant or soon after your baby’s birth. Covers infant CPR and choking. $5 if delivering at SMC. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. The Family Center (Bldg. 2, Fourth Floor). Call 340-7769 early to pre-register. • NAMI Mobile Support Group A support group for family members of those who suffer from mental illness. Meetings are held the third Monday of every month. For more information: Diane Kent at 591-8021. 6-7 p.m., Spring Hill Baptist Church Activity Center. • Resolve Through Sharing For parents who have lost a child before or immediately after birth. Meets the fourth Monday of every month, 7-8 p.m. Gerald Wallace Auditorium. Call 460-5323.
Wednesday, September 19
Brown Bag in Bienville Fall is back and so is live Jazz. Brown Bag your lunch and sit under the swirl of the oak trees in Bienville Square. Live Music. 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 20
Pianist Daniel Driskell Piano Recital. 7:30 p.m. University of South Alabama, Laidlaw Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. General $8, USA students, faculty and staff, senior citizens, children under 18 $5. 251-460-6136. www.southalabama.edu/music.
Friday, September 21
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Saturday, September 22
Walk With Me Mobile Join one of the 60 Easter Seals Walk With Me events. You’ll spread hope and raise funds to help individuals and families living with disabilities. Walk With Me at the Hank will be held at Hank Aaron Stadium. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and the event will start at 9 a.m. Come and enjoy live music, refreshments, children’s activities and more. Our walk is a celebration of all the lives that are changed because of people like you investing in our mission. If you have questions please visit http://wwm. easterseals.com. Herb Day 2012 At Mobile Botanical Gardens Sponsored by MBG and the Gulf Coast Herb Society. Includes seminar, light lunch and door prizes. Hard to find herbs and gifts will be for sale. $25 per person, advanced registration required. www.gchs. org. Turtle Derby on the Delta Approximately one thousand rubber turtles will race to the finish line during the 5th annual Turtle Derby on the Delta. The event will be held at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center on the Mobile Bay Causeway. This year, we are adding a 5K and 1 Mile Fun run to the event! The 5K will begin at 8:15 a.m. and the Fun Run will start immediately after the 5K finish. The Turtle Derby activities will start at 9:30 a.m. and the turtles will race at 11:30 a.m. The proceeds will benefit the uninsured patients and special programs of Covenant Hospice in Mobile and Washington County. For more details about the Turtle Derby, visit the event website at www.eventsatcovenant.org/ turtlederby. Menopause, The Musical This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60’s, ‘70’s and ‘80’s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! See what millions of women worldwide have been laughing about for over 10 years! It’s a hilarious Celebration of Women and The Change! Mobile Civic Center Theater, at both 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Tickets available at the Mobile Civic Center Box Office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000. Chaz Mena in Yo Solo, I Alone at the Saenger Yo Solo, I Alone is the theatrical re-enactment of the exploits of Spaniard Bernardo De Galvez, the famed explorer who colonized Pensacola, Florida as well as many of the contemporary cities currently lining the Gulf of Mexico. De Galvez is portrayed by New York-based actor Chaz Mena, who spent two years researching this historical figure. This event takes place at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com or through the Saenger Theatre Box Office at 250 Conti Street, 251-2085600. Centre for the Living Arts – Kids Studio Children ages 6-12 will hear the story Corduroy by Don Freeman and discuss losing something. Artwork will be created by using buttons. Buttons can be transformed into eyes on a face, headlights on a car, centers for flowers – you decide! 11 a.m. at Space 301. Call Brennan Gibson at 208 – 5658 or email cla.gibson@cityofmobile.org to sign up. Sherlock Holmes and the Haunted Theatre 7 - 9 p.m. at the University of South Alabama
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Sunday, September 23
5 Rivers Sunday Matinee Stop in and beat the summer heat with a free family friendly film. This week’s film is Raccoon Nation. 2 - 3 p.m. at 5 Rivers in Spanish Fort. For more information please visit our facebook page or online at www.Alabama5Rivers.com. Menopause, The Musical 2 p.m. See September 22 for details.
Monday, September 24
Tenor Thomas Rowell Faculty Recital, with pianist Laura Moore. 7:30 p.m. University of South Alabama, Laidlaw Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. General $8, USA students, faculty and staff, senior citizens, children under 18 $5. 251-460-6136. www.southalabama.edu/music.
Wednesday, September 26
Brown Bag in Bienville Fall is back and so is live Jazz. Brown Bag your lunch and sit under the swirl of the oak trees in Bienville Square. Live Music. 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Centre for the Living Arts – Pre-K Studio –Lost in Space Imagine you’re an alien or astronaut lost in space! Children ages 3-5 and their parents will use a wax resistant technique to illustrate a scene of outer space filled with planets, asteroids, spaceships and stars! 11 a.m. – 12 noon in the CLA classroom. Free with cost of admission. Call Brennan Gibson at 208 – 5658 or email cla.gibson@cityofmobile.org to sign up.
Thursday, September 27
Art Works: Throwdown An evening of fun, food and drink, benefiting Mobile Arts Council’s programs and services; includes a silent art auction; entertainment - and a chance to watch visual artists competing in an hour-long throwdown. 6 - 8 p.m. Mobile Arts Council (318 Dauphin St.) $30. 251-432-9796. www.mobilearts. org. Westside Tailgate Farmers Market Westside Tailgate Farmers Market is sponsoring a Fall Craft & Food Market from 5 - 7 p.m. It is located at Providence Presbyterian Church—rain or shine (if it’s raining, we’ll be inside the church). We have crafters, artisans, bakers and, of course, farmers with fresh, local creations and produce to offer throughout the fall. 2320 Schillinger Road South. Check out the Westside Tailgate Farmers Market group on FACEBOOK to see what products will be available.
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Friday Night Movies on the Lawn Come to Cream and Sugar at 351-B George Street for Friday Night Movies on the lawn at 7 p.m. Espresso, ice cream & desserts until 9 p.m., outdoor seating available. This week’s movie is Forrest Gump. Children of Eden Play at USA From Adam and Eve to Noah and the “Father” who created them, this joyous Biblical musical about parents and children stomps its feet and raises its voice with warmth and a sublimely inspirational message. Steven Schwartz who wrote both music and lyrics for the play is perhaps known best recently for his stage musical Wicked as well as the Disney musical, Enchanted. Co-produced with the Department of Music. September 28, 29, & October 4, 5, & 6 at 7:30 p.m., September 30 at 2:00 p.m. For more information, please visit www. southalabama.edu/drama.
Saturday, September 29
Ladies of Motown: Mobile Symphony with Radience Conductor: Scott Speck. Showcase of the greatest hits of The Supremes, Pointer Sisters, Donna Summer, and others. Saenger Theatre (6 S. Joachim St.) $15 - $55. 251-432-2010. www.mobilesymphony.org. Butterflies of Alabama at Mobile Botanical Gardens Join Sarah Bright and Paulette Ogard for a peek into the everyday lives of Alabama’s butterflies. 9 - 11 a.m. Cost is $5 for members, $8 for non-members, and pre-registration is required. Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. Call MBG at 251-342-0555 to make your reservation!. For more information, visit www. mobilebotanicalgardens.org. Mobile County Walk Me Home Come join in for the 1st Annual Mobile County Walk for Foster Care. Money raised for this event will benefit foster children in Mobile County and a portion will also be used to support scholarships for Foster Children in Alabama. There are many ways you can help, corporate sponsorships $100 and up, register to walk $30 in pledges, register a team of at least 4 for $100, or make a donation of any amount. Foster children and all children under 5 are free. Every registered walker will be entitled to a Walk Me Home Tee shirt on the day of the walk. There will be booths for our supporters and sponsors. This event takes place at 9 a.m. at Medal of Honor Park. Taste of the Bayou Our seafood tasting event features more than 30 booths and succulent dishes prepared by local and professional chefs. We spotlight seafood caught and prepared by those who make a living from the area’s waters. Tickets are $20 and are available in advance from the Bayou Chamber of Commerce and member businesses. For more information, visit http://www.visitbayoulabatre.com/events.html. Bayfest 5K Run/Walk Benefiting BayFest Music Industry Education & Scholarship Programs. For more information, please visit www.productionsbylittleredhen.com. Jubilee Race For Life Certified 5K and 1mile fun run to provide wheelchairs and corrective surgeries to children in Ecuador. For more information, see www.jubileeraceforlife.org, or www.bayside.
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medicalmissions.org. To register online, go to www. active.com. The race begins at the corner of College and 6th in beautiful Daphne. Participants can enjoy spending the remainder of the day or the weekend enjoying the art and fun at the Jubilee Arts and Crafts Festival. 8 a.m. is the start time. 24th Annual Jubilee Festival The Jubilee Festival is an Eastern Shore tradition that offers fine art, crafts, great entertainment and great food in Olde Towne Daphne. Kids Art in the Park, is one of our favorites! It offers our children the opportunity to enjoy hands-on art projects and games. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Main Street (Scenic 98) Olde Towne Daphne, in front of City Hall and in Centennial Park. Festival stage located in front City Hall. For more information visit www.eschamber. com/jubilee_gen_info.php. Friends of the Poor Walk Take the fight against poverty to the streets. Hosted by St. Pius X conference of St. Vincent De Paul Society, 1 & 2 Mile course followed by breakfast refreshments. 8:30 a.m. T-shirts for early registration. Be a team captain, recruit pledges. 680-7979 or 391-9499. www.svdpfriendsofthepoorwalk.org. Noah’s Ark Pet Carnival at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Annual Fundraiser for the St. Francis Guild. A celebration for pets and their humans featuring contests for dogs, costume parade for pets, doggie and people café, pet photos, silent auction, spa experience including massage for canines and humans, pet rescue adoptions, horse rides, petting zoo, gift shop, homemade pet treat sale, face painting and much more. Most activities will be indoors so the show can go on rain or shine! 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. - 7125 Hitt Road, Mobile. Centre for the Living Arts – Kids Studio –Lost in Space/Lost and Found Imagine you’re an alien or astronaut lost in space! Children ages 6-12 will use a wax resistant technique to illustrate a scene of outer space filled with planets, asteroids, spaceships and stars! Or Children ages 6-12 will draw inspiration from Elayne Goodman’s artwork. Someone’s lost items can become a work of art! Assemblages will be made by using found objects. Kids Studio will take place from 11 a.m. - noon in the CLA classroom. Free with cost of admission. Call Brennan Gibson at 208 – 5658 or email cla.gibson@cityofmobile.org to sign up. Sherlock Holmes and the Haunted Theatre See Sept. 22 for details. Children of Eden Play at USA See Sept. 28 for details.
Sunday, September 30
5 Rivers Sunday Matinee Beat the summer heat and join us every Sunday for a free, family friendly film. This week we discover “The Loneliest Animals.” 2 - 3 p.m. at 5 Rivers in Spanish Fort. For more information please visit our facebook page or online at www.Alabama5Rivers. com. Ladies of Motown: Mobile Symphony 2:30 p.m. See Sept. 29 for details. 24th Annual Jubilee Festival See Sept. 29 for details. Children of Eden Play at USA See Sept. 28 for details.
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Monday, October 1
Fall Concert: University of South Alabama Concert Choir and University Chorale. Conductor: Laura Moore. 7:30 p.m. University of South Alabama, Laidlaw Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. General/ $8, USA students, faculty and staff, senior citizens, children under 18/ $5. For more information, please contact: 251-460-6136/www. southalabama.edu/music.
Tuesday, October 2
5 Rivers StoryTime The 1st and the 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. Arts and crafts follow the reading. This week we join Possum at his party in Possum’s Harvest Moon by Anne Hunter. 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. For more information please visit our facebook page or online at www.Alabama5Rivers.com. 5 Rivers Outdoor Adventure Night Free, everyone is welcome. Meet and mingle with local outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy monthly programs. 6-7 p.m. Alabama Hiking Trail Society. 7-8:30 p.m. Mobile Bay Canoe and Kayak Club. 7-8:30 p.m. Mobile Bay Sierra Club. 6-9 p.m. Hunter’s Education Course (Registration required, call 626-5474). Fall Concert: University of South Alabama Concert Choir and University Chorale. See Oct. 1 for details.
Wednesday, October 3
Centre for the Living Arts –Crafts at the West Regional Branch Instructors from the Centre for the Living Arts will help children, ages 3 – 5 at 10 a.m. and ages 6-13 at 3:30 p.m. create beautiful art projects inspired by The Memory Project and themes associated with the exhibits. Today’s projects are “Spooky Paper Houses & Curled Paper Pumpkins.” 10 a.m. Space and materials are limited. For more information or to register, please call the Children’s Department at 3408571. Program will be held in the Meeting Room. 9th Annual John L. Borom Alabama Coastal BirdFest All trips will be departing from 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, but stick around after you get back for free workshops such as live reptile shows and guided nature walks. For more information or to register visit www.AlabamaCoastalBirdFest.com. Centre for the Living Arts – Pre-K Studio Children will learn about music originating from the south and create their own musical instrument inspired by southern sounds. Pre-K Studio will take place from 11a.m. – 12 noon in the CLA classroom. Free. Call Brennan Gibson at 208 – 5658 or email cla.gibson@cityofmobile.org to sign up. Impala Gala St. Ignatius School Annual Fundraiser. Silent Auction. For reservations, pick up a form at the church and school office or on the Web site at www.stignatius.org.
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everyone involved or interested in any of the arts. Coordinated by Mobile Arts Council but each quarterly event is hosted by a different organization/ business. 6 - 7:30 p.m. Azalea City Center for the Arts (63 Midtown Park E) Free, but if you plan to attend, email hanaya@mobilearts.org by Mon, Oct 1. For more information, please contact: 251-432-9796 or visit www.mobilearts.org. Springhill Medical Centers 4th Annual Pink Party Come join us as we Paint Springhill Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness! We will have baked goods, jewelry, crafts and more. The Pink Firetruck from Orange Beach will be on site. All proceeds benefit The American Cancer Society. 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., Springhill Medical Center, 3719 Dauphin St. Brock McGuire Band at USA 7:30 p.m. University of South Alabama, Laidlaw Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. Tickets $10/ $15. Advanced ticket purchase: brownpapertickets. com or 800-838-3006. For more information, please contact: 251-460-6136 or visit www.southalabama. edu/music. 9th Annual John L. Borom Alabama Coastal BirdFest See October 3 for details. Children of Eden Play at USA See Sept. 28 for details.
their human friends are invited to this service, which focuses on God’s gifts of animals, the natural world, and our responsibilities as stewards of God’s creation. This event will be held at 10 a.m. at the church, 1050 Azalea Rd., Mobile. We will also have B&B Pet Stop here handing out goodies and a pet adoption. Centre for the Living Arts – Kids Studio Children will learn about music originating from the south and create their own musical instrument inspired by southern sounds. Kids Studio will take place from 11 a.m. – noon in the CLA classroom. Free with cost of admission. Call Brennan Gibson at 208 – 5658 or email cla.gibson@cityofmobile.org to sign up. Commedia del Arte Presents Sherlock Holmes and the Haunted Theatre 7 p.m. USA Baldwin County Performing Arts Center, St. James St., Fairhope. Tickets $8 in advance, $10 at the door. For information and reservations call 251510-0654. commediadelarte.org. 30th Annual Grand Festival of Art See Oct. 5 for details. Children of Eden Play at USA See Sept. 28 for details.
Friday, October 5
Stamp Out Muscular Dystrophy 5K Run/Walk National Association of Letter Carriers are hosting this 5K Run/Walk fundraiser for The Muscular Dystrophy Association.. Register by mail (entries should be postmarked by October 1), in person at McCoy Outdoor or Run-N-Tri in Mobile or Running Wild in Fairhope until noon on October 4, or online (Active.com) until midnight October 4. Race day registration at Langan Park from 6:30 - 7:45 a.m. Entry fees: Pre-registered - $15, Day of Race - $20, Children (12 and under): $10. Langan Park (Zeigler Blvd, Mobile. 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. 5 Rivers Sunday Matinee Come out and join us every Sunday for a free family friendly film. The films play throughout the day. This week we take a closer look at birds in Life: Birds. For more information please visit our Facebook page or online at www.Alabama5Rivers. com.
30th Annual Grand Festival of Art Thousands of people are expected to attend the 30th annual Grand Festival of Art from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is the premier fall outdoor art show along the Gulf Coast.. Visitors have an opportunity to acquire original artwork from over 100 participating artists. The art show includes prestigious, international and regional fine artists. Artwork includes painting, sculpture, wood, ceramics, pottery, jewelry, photography and glass. Fairhope. Children of Eden Play at USA See Sept. 28 for details. 9th Annual John L. Borom Alabama Coastal BirdFest See Oct. 3 for details.
Saturday, October 6
Shiloh Baptist Church – A Special Day for Special Needs Families Your children will feel the love & acceptance of God and others while having fun. This special day will include games, food, zip lines, and bounce houses. We will also have a lunch for parents and information resource booths. Our hope is to make this day a special day for your God-given special family. Get details and register today at www.shilohbc.com or call 251-675-3587. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 717 Cleveland Road, Saraland. Alabama Coastal BirdFest Bird and Conservation Expo Held on the Faulkner State Community College campus in Fairhope, this free, family friendly event has something for everyone! Come out and visit the marine animals in the Marine Resources Touch Tank, catch a live show on Alabama Snakes, see live raptor demonstrations and so much more. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information on the expo, visit www. AlabamaCoastalBirdFest.com. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Blessing of the Animals All people who love animals, along with pets and
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Tuesday, October 9
5 Rivers Outdoor Adventure Night Free, everyone welcome. Meet and mingle with local outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy monthly programs. Hunter’s Education Course 6-9 p.m. (registration required, call 626-5474). Mobile Bay Audubon Society; 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information please visit our Facebook page or online at www.Alabama5Rivers.com. Dyslexic Awareness Group of the Mobile Bay Area Meeting Time: 6:30 p.m. Dauphin Way Methodist Church, Room SB 102. 1507 Dauphin St., Mobile. For information contact Julie Rentz: julierentz@ comcast.net.
Wednesday, October 10 Fall Floral Showcase featuring James Farmer Bellingrath Gardens and Home, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Guests $90, Friends of Bellingrath Members $75. This year’s event will feature James Farmer of James Farmer Designs located
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in Kathleen, Georgia. The day will include a floral demonstration by James, book signing with James and lunch with James and Bellingrath’s own Dr. Bill Barrick. After lunch, the pair will lead a special tour through the Gardens to discuss the fall plants and how to use them in floral arrangements. The day will conclude with tours through the Bellingrath Museum Home featuring floral arrangements by some of the region’s top floral designers. Registration is required. Call 251.973.2217 or visit www.bellingrath.org. Learning Lunch At The Museum of Mobile Presentation: Mobile Myths and Legends by Amy Beach. Learning Lunch. Bring lunch; complimentary beverages provided. Noon History Museum of Mobile (111 S. Royal St.). 251-208-7569/ www. museumofmobile.com. Centre for the Living Arts – Pre-K Studio Wearable Weaving Art -Children will work with materials such as yarn, beads and string to create their own wearable weaving artwork. . Children and parents are welcome to join us on Wednesdays for Pre-K Studio (ages 3-5) from 11-12 p.m. Call Brennan Gibson at 208 – 5658 or email cla.gibson@cityofmobile.org to sign up.
Friday, October 12
LoDA Art Walk 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. Parents’ Night Out Education, entertainment and social development in a secure, structured environment for children aged 4 – 12; includes hands-on activities, admission to the galleries, a kid-friendly feature film, popcorn and lemonade, and more. Drop off between: 6 - 8 p.m.; pick up by 10 p.m.. Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center (65 Government St) Registration required by the previous Wed. Members/ $12; nonmembers/ $20. Contact: 251-208-6873/ www.exploreum.com.
Saturday, October 13
2nd Annual Dauphin Island Art Trail Held on Dauphin Island from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is presented by the South Mobile County Tourism Authority. The event will include 30 local and regional artists spread around the island at 9 different locations with retailers who will be hosting them as well as many having open house at their businesses. Bellingrath Gardens will also have artists at their location. As last year, there is an element of fun to the event…a sort of “treasure hunt” to entice patrons to visit all Art Trail locations. Here’s the plan: At any Art Trail location, patrons will be able to pick up a Trail Map with the list of artists and locations on the reverse side We’ll include instructions to patrons to have the Trail Map rubber stamped at all nine (9) island locations to qualify for prize drawings at the end of the day. The drawings will be held at 5 p.m. at the Welcome Center on Dauphin Island. We will be giving away cash prizes, restaurant gift certificates, kayak trips, Dauphin Island Ecotour boat trips, etc. Bellingrath Gardens will also participate in the Art Trail but is not a required stop to qualify for the prize drawings on Dauphin Island. Bellingrath Gardens will be hosting artists as well and will have a separate prize drawing.
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Family Calendar 19th Annual Colonial Isle Dauphine A living history day exploring life on the Gulf Coast before the Fort was built. Re-enactors in pre-1840’s clothes help bring the Fort to life. Soldiers will drill and fire the cannon. Visit with the Settlers and their families. There is open hearth cooking and Traders sitting by their blankets. Our Resident Blacksmith will demonstrate his craft in the original Blacksmith Shop. 9am-5pm. Admission Charged. Please call 251-861-6992 or visit www.dauphinisland.org for more information. Golden Eagle Extravaganza The Extravaganza is an adult social complete with great food, beverages, music, and auction items, including art projects from every class! Admission is only $25 per person for this fun filled night. 3:306:30 p.m. All funds from this event go to St. Dominic Catholic School. Preview night is Friday, October 12, beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person. For more information, please visit http://home. catholicweb.com/stdominicmobileschool or call (251) 661-5226. American Diabetes Association Walk to Stop Diabetes Walk to be held at Bienville Square – Mobile. We are recruiting sponsors, corporate and family teams, clubs and organizations to participate in the 5K walk. Education is a key part of prevention of diabetes, so we have added a fitness festival immediately following the Walk. Participants will enjoy free health screenings and information about good health. Register today at http://main.diabetes.org/mobileal. 8 - 11:30 a.m. Rasta Thomas’ Bad Boys of Dance Bad Boys of Dance is a fresh, new dance company comprised of the most talented and versatile young male dancers in the world today.7:30 p.m. Mobile Civic Center Theater (401 Civic Center Dr.). Adults/ $24.50 - $49.50; senior citizens, students, children/ $19.50 - $44.50. Market on the Square Locally grown produce, seafood, beef, honeys, breads, pastas, cheeses, plants, and handcrafted goods for kitchen and home - Cathedral Square – Saturdays, 8 a.m. until noon from October 6th through November 17th. For more information, please call 208-1558. Centre for the Living Arts – Kids Studio Kids Studio (ages 6-12) from 11-noon. Admission is free for children. Wearable Weaving Art Children will work with materials such as yarn, beads and string to create their own wearable weaving artwork. Call Brennan Gibson at 208 – 5658 or email cla. gibson@cityofmobile.org to sign up. Golden Eagle Extravaganza Great food, beverages, music, auction. Items to be auctioned include art projects from every class. Admission is $25 per person. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Must be 21. Preview Day is Friday, October 13, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Admission for preview day is free, children welcome. St. Dominic Catholic School, 4160 Burma Rd., Mobile. 251-661-5226. www. stdominicmobile.org.
Sunday, October 14
5 Rivers Sunday Matinee Come out and join us every Sunday for a free, family friendly film. The films play throughout the day. This week we find out how useful venom really is in “The Venom Cure.” For more information please
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Monday, October 15
Classic Productions presents Junie B. Jones Mobile Civic Center Theater -Join us for this great children’s story - all teachers and teacher assistants are FREE! Students and adults just $7. Tickets available online at www.classicproductions.org or by calling 800-272-8874. Times 9:15 and 11:15.
Tuesday, October 16
5 Rivers StoryTime The 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month is StoryTime at 5 Rivers. Children under the age of 6 are welcome to stop by for a free reading of a nature based story followed by arts and crafts. This week’s story is Hello Harvest Moon by Ralph Fletcher. 1011 a.m. For more information please visit our Facebook page or online at www.Alabama5Rivers. com.
Wednesday, October 17 Centre for the Living Arts –Pre-K Studio Children and parents are welcome to join us on Wednesdays for Pre-K Studio (ages 3-5) from 11-noon or on Saturdays for Kids Studio (ages 6-12) from 11-noon. Admission is free for children. Wearable Mini Masterpieces -Children will be inspired by The Memory Project while creating masks as well as mini paintings that will be transformed into wearable masterpieces
Thursday, October 18
Dracula: The Twilight Years Play With a cast of 25 students ranging from third through eleventh grade, this “batty” tale is sure to be fun for the whole family. Shows are Thursday, October 18 and Friday, October 19 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, October 20 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for teens, and $5 for kids. St. Luke’s Auditorium, located on their University Boulevard campus at 1400 University Boulevard South. To make a reservation, e-mail Owner/Director Chris Paragone at dramacamp@mindspring.com. For more information call him at 251-510-1808. Wine Festival at 5 Rivers As Mobile’s premier wine-tasting event, Wine Festival at 5 Rivers is expected once again to attract hundreds of wine and food lovers in this its sixth year. 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Contact: Michelle Ritter-(251) 272-3380 or michelle. ritter@e-worc.com. Pilobolus World-renowned performance group Pilobolus will be twisting and turning its way onto the Saenger stage to amaze audience members of all ages! Founded in 1971, Pilobolus is a modern performance company that uses the human body as a medium for expression. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com or through the Saenger Theatre Box Office at 250 Conti Street, 251-2085600. Plantasia Opening Night Preview Party Sale at the Botanical Gardens 4-7 p.m. $25 admission. Includes music, beer, wine, light hors d’oeuvres and first choice of plants. Tickets
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available at the gate. Our location is 5151 Museum Drive. Please call (251)342-0555 or visit http:// mobilebotanicalgardens.org for more information. Film: Beautiful Losers at the Centre for the Living Arts 6 p.m. Centre for the Living Arts, Auditorium (301 Conti St.) Adults/$5; members, children & seniors/$3 www.centreforthelivingarts.com.
Friday, October 19
Plantasia Thousands of plants, thousands of colors for your Gulf Coast garden. Rare plants, camellias, azaleas, roses, herbs, trees, hydrangeas, natives, & more. Master Gardeners, staff, and volunteers will be on hand to provide expert advice and help with your selection. These plants are specially chosen to thrive on the Gulf Coast, and many can only be found at the MBG plant sale. You don’t want to miss it! Plant Sale: Friday and Saturday 9-4; Sunday 11–4; free admission. Our location is 5151 Museum Drive Please call (251) 342-0555 or visit http:// mobilebotanicalgardens.org for more information. Dracula: The Twilight Years Play See Oct. 18 for details.
Saturday, October 20
Miles 4 Midwives The Alabama Birthing Coalition will be hosting a 5K and 1 mile walk/run. The start time is 8 a.m. at Langan Park (4901 Zeigler Boulevard, Mobile). For more information visit productionsbylittleredhen.com or to register visit www.active.com/running/mobileal/miles-4-midwives-2012. Superheroes Night at the Museum Grand opening of The Superheroes Exhibit at the Museum. Funny family night with snacks, activities and more. History Museum of Mobile-Southern Market/Old City Hall/111 South Royal Street Please call 251-208-7569 or visit www.museumofmobile. com for more information. Centre for the Living Arts –Kids Studio Children and parents are welcome to join us on Saturdays for Kids Studio (ages 6-12) from 11noon. Admission is free for children. Wearable Mini Masterpieces -Children will be inspired by The Memory Project while creating masks as well as mini paintings that will be transformed into wearable masterpieces. . Call Brennan Gibson at 208 – 5658 or email cla.gibson@cityofmobile.org to sign up. Buddy Walk for Downs Syndrome Join us on our 5th Annual Buddy Walk® at Hank Aaron Stadium at 9 a.m. Start a team, join a team, register as an individual or donate and help support Down syndrome awareness in our community! Please visit www.dssmc.org for more information. Wine Festival at 5 Rivers 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. to benefit Catholic Social Services. The event will take place at 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center in Spanish Fort, Alabama.There will be delicious food and wine throughout the evening all donated by area restaurants, caterers and wine distributors. Attendees will have an opportunity to vote to recognize their favorite food dish by voting for the “Taste of the Bay” and to cast a vote for the “Best of the Fest” award, which is designed to provide recognition to the most outstanding
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way to the top of the tallest building in Alabama, the RSA Battle House Tower in downtown Mobile. Climber check-in/registration begins at 7 a.m. and the climb will begin at 8 a.m.. Race to the top (a total of 34 floors) and feel the rush of adrenaline. Immediately following will be the Survivor Party which will feature food, drinks and entertainment. All proceeds will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the much needed research to find a cure for cystic fibrosis. For more information, visit: http://mobile.cff.org/climb. Location: RSA Battle House Tower, Downtown Mobile. Kevin Kenner, Piano Chopin Program at USA Mobile Chamber Music. 3 p.m. University of South Alabama, Laidlaw Performing Arts Center. Contact: 251-476-8794/ music@ mobilechambermusic.org/ www. mobilechambermusic.org. Little Sisters of the Poor Lawn Party For over 40 years, The Little Sisters of the Poor Lawn Party has been a Mobile tradition. Its a great opportunity for friends and family to come have fun! Check out our Facebook page for more information. 5 Rivers Sunday Matinee Come out and join us every Sunday for a free, family friendly film. The films play throughout the day. This week we avoid the stink and discover skunks in “Is That Skunk?” For more information please visit our facebook page or online at www. Alabama5Rivers.com.
Tuesday, October 23
Bravery & Beauty Mint Julep Party Commemorating the 1877 visit to Oakleigh by James A Garfield (before his presidency) when CSA General T.K. Irwin served him his first mint julep. Garfield’s diary entry of that occasion states: “The bravery and beauty of Mobile were there.” Mint juleps; cash bar; cocktail buffet; silent auction. Historic Mobile Preservation Society. 6 - 9 p.m. Oakleigh (300 Oakleigh Pl.) $20. 251-432-6161/ www.historicmobile.org.
Wednesday, October 24
Yo Yo Ma Grammy award-winning superstar Yo-Yo Ma returns to Mobile’s Saenger Theatre for one night only! This much-anticipated performance will feature YoYo Ma performing Schumann’s elegant Cello Concerto as well as John WIlliams’ “Elegy for Cello and Orchestra.” 7:30 p.m. For more information, please call (251) 432-2010.
Thursday, October 25
Taste of Mobile The 35th Annual Taste of Mobile will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Mobile Convention Center. The event will be hosted by the Mobile Chapter of the Alabama Restaurant Association and Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast. This year’s Taste of Mobile will raise funds and awareness for Goodwill Easter Seals. The Taste of Mobile showcases area restaurants by
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Family Calendar offering an opportunity to present their specialty dishes to a large local gathering. This year, with more than 40 booths participating, should give each attendee the opportunity to sample many of the finest dishes available in Mobile. Attendees will also be able to vote for their favorite dishes in various categories. At the end of the evening, voting tickets can be dropped in a voting box at the exit and the winners will be announced at the People’s Choice Awards, which will be scheduled and announced soon. Tickets for the event are $25 per person, or a table for 10 can be reserved for $250. A limited number of VIP tickets are also available, providing early entry, at $35, or $350 per table. For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact Thomas Smith at Thomas@gesgc.org or 380-7152. Tickets are also available at: Mobile Fixture - Montlimar Dr., Wintzell’s Oyster House Airport Blvd., Downtown, Saraland and Goodwill Easter Seals (Gordon Smith Dr). Westside Tailgate Farmers Market See Sept. 27 for details.
Friday, October 26
Bonnie Raitt Southern blues icon Bonnie Raitt will return to the Saenger as she promotes her new album, Slipstream, her new release after a seven year hiatus from recording. 8 p.m. Tickets can either be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com or through the Saenger Theatre Box Office at 250 Conti Street, 251-208-5600.
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The Conclusion of Edgar Allan Poe Play at Playhouse in the Park In Poe’s last moments on earth, he recalls his life and some of the stories he wrote, including dramatizations of The Tell-Tale Heart, The Cask of Amontillado, and several others. The 75-minute show, staged at the Playhouse, will run at 7:30 p.m. with a Halloween costume party following the final show. SchoolFest performances are October 18, 19, 25, & 26 at 9 and 11 a.m. For more information, please visit www.playhouseinthepark. org. Downtown 81 Film at Centre for the Living Arts 6 p.m. Centre for the Living Arts, Auditorium (301 Conti St.) Adults/$5; members, children & seniors/$3 www.centreforthelivingarts.com. The Woman in Black Play October 26, 27, 28, 31 Nov. 2, 3, Arthur Kipps, a junior solicitor goes to the funeral of his client where he sees a strange woman but when he asks about her the townsfolk are inexplicably silent. Sorting through Mrs Drablow’s papers, he discovers the dreadful secret of the Woman in Black – to his own terrible cost. The 1987 stage play, adapted by Stephen Mallatratt is based on the book of the same name by Susan Hill. Fri & Sat, 8 p.m.; Sun, 2 p.m. Mobile Theatre Guild (14 N Lafayette St) General/ $20; senior citizens, military & students/ $16. www.mobiletheatreguild.org. 29th Annual Renaissance Festival “Gatalop 29” at Fort Gaines October 26-October 27, See knights in armor as
they storm the castle. Come view melee’s, sieges, and the lords & ladies. Also visit with a medieval merchant and the Fort’s resident blacksmith. It is a very colorful event hosted by the Society of Creative Anachronism. Admission charged. PlaceHistoric Fort Gaines, 51 Bienville Blvd./ 9 a.m. 5 p.m. For more information, please call 251-8616992 or visit www.baronyosprey.org. Junior League of Mobile’s Blue Pass Oct. 26 - Nov. 4, Junior League of Mobile’s Blue Pass is more than a discount card. Your $30 Blue Pass helps improve the lives of children living in Mobile and Baldwin Counties through the charitable programs it helps fund. The Blue Pass is a shopping pass that provides shoppers with a 20% discount on purchases at over 100 participating merchants in the Mobile area. From spas to clothing stores, home accessory boutiques to restaurants, the Blue Pass helps you save money at the places you want to be and leaves you feeling good about your decision to help others. For more information, visit, www.juniorleaguemobile. org/?nd=bluepass.
Saturday, October 27
Balloon Glow in the Gardens Bellingrath Gardens and Home, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Adults $6, Children 5-12 $3 and Children 4 and under are free. Discounted admission begins at 5:00 p.m. Dress up your little goblins and come out to enjoy beautiful hot air balloons glowing on the Great Lawn. Multiple hot air balloons are scheduled
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to “glow” for us this year…weather permitting. This year’s event will also include a selection of scary and fun inflatables glowing throughout the Gardens. There will be plenty of treats and trinkets from area organizations and businesses for our trick or treaters to enjoy. The Shed BBQ and Blues Joint will be in the Gardens selling their one-of-a-kind and national award winning barbecue and live music will be on the Great Lawn. 7th Annual Cardboard City Individuals, school, church, & civic groups raise rent money through sponsors (minimum of $100 per box) to spend the night; up to two persons or a family with small children may sleep in a box; participants bring their own box. To raise money and awareness of homelessness. Benefits Family Promise (temporary shelter and support services to homeless families with children) and Sybil H. Smith Family Village (transitional housing for homeless women and their children) 4 p.m. Set-up 7 p.m. Entertainment 9 a.m. Memorial service for homeless persons 6 a.m. Sunrise Devotion, followed by clean-up and departure. Alabama School of Math and Science, lot at Dauphin and Ann Sts. Contact: 251-441-1991 or 251-473-5526. Dog River Ghost Chase 5K/Goblin Gallop ½ Mile 5K and 1/2 Mile race that benefits Dog River Clearwater Revival, Post race party including food, beverages, live music at the River Shack. Special dinner and beverage discounts offered at the River Shack to all race participants on October 27. Race is at 5 p.m. For more information, please visit www.active.com. The Conclusion of Edgar Allan Poe Play at Playhouse in the Park See Oct. 26 for details. Market on the Square See Oct. 13 for details. The Woman in Black Play See Oct. 26 for details. 29th Annual Renaissance Festival “Gatalop 29” at Fort Gaines See Oct. 26 for details.
Sunday, October 28
Woofstock Bienville Square is the place you want to be for the 8th Annual Woofstock. WOOFSTOCK will spread out over an entire city block allowing for even more fun activities, vendor booths, contests and more! We invite humans and their canine companions to spend the day listening to live, local music, enjoying the great food and libations and of course, let’s not forget the ever popular Weiner Dog Race and all time favorite Doggie Costume Contest. This event benefits The Animal Rescue Foundation. Please visit http://www. woofstockmobile.com for more information. 5 Rivers Sunday Matinee Come out and join us every Sunday for a free, family friendly film. The films play throughout the day. This week we stay up to see if we can spot the Great Pumpkin in It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown. For more information please visit our Facebook page or online at www.Alabama5Rivers. com.
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Wednesday, October 31 The Woman in Black Play See Oct. 26 for details.
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Nov. 10 - 23. Outdoor Cascading Mum Display Bellingrath Gardens and Home. Regular Admission. See one of America’s largest outdoor display of chrysanthemums. Garden mums are featured in the floral borders, containers and terraces of the Gardens. See fantastic cascade mums on bridges, balconies and in baskets in the
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Finding Nemo 3D MPAA. Rating: G Overall: B+ Violence: B Sexual Content: A Language: A Alcohol / Drug Use: A The MPAA has rated Finding Nemo G. On September 14, 2012, Finding Nemo is re-releasing to theaters in 3D. It originally debuted on May 29, 2003. It’s never easy being a small fish in a big sea. Just when Marlin (voice of Albert Brooks), a beautiful orange and white clown fish feels he’s found a comfortable home where his wife can await the birth of a few hundred children, along comes a neighborhood predator. His little body being no match for the huge shark, Marlin is left unconscious. Upon awakening, he discovers the terrible truth. His entire family is wiped out – save for one little fish egg from which will hatch his son Nemo (voice of Alexander Gould). If he was previously over protective, the father’s attitude now borders on paranoia. But his habitual nagging leaves Nemo feeling he doesn’t need Dad telling him what to do. On his first day of school, the headstrong child swims off from the crowd to demonstrate his independence, completely neglecting to look for danger. In short order, he’s captured in the net of an eager scuba diving dentist, and placed within a dental office aquarium in Sydney Australia. Back in the ocean, Marlin’s fear turns into desperation. The only answer to his pleas for help is a sincere but memory-challenged blue tang fish named Dory (voice of Ellen DeGeneres). While at first unimpressed with Dory’s non-stop nattering, Marlin changes his opinion after she demonstrates her exceptional talent: When the diver’s lost goggles are discovered, Dory can read the dentist’s name and address. With this information, the pair determines first to find Sydney, and then look for Nemo. Of course the long trip is anything but smooth sailing, and chance meetings with sharks, jellyfish, and hungry birds often leaves the duo swimming for their lives. Nemo should have no trouble finding success as it rides the wave of Pixar’s solid reputation for family movies. Yet the studio that created the Toy Story films has not crafted the comedy in this movie with its usual panache. Adults may be disappointed at the lack of “dual layered” jokes – those laughs which work on different levels for both young and old. However, the same children this script is aimed at may be alarmed by the constant peril the characters find themselves in. What parents will appreciate most about Finding Nemo is a storyline where kids don’t always know best. Both junior and senior fish come to realize that their attitudes were contributing factors in creating a much bigger problem. Now in a 3D version, audiences of all ages will feel compelled to say again, “You’ve never seen computer animation like this.” At times nearly photographic, every detail down to the buffeting of the waves and movement of the fishes’ anatomy is included in stunning detail, making this a movie that’s certainly worth going to sea. Mobile Bay Parents I October 2012
MPAA Rating: PG-13 Overall: CViolence: CSexual Content: BLanguage: C+ Alcohol / Drug Use: D+ The MPAA has rated House at the End of the Street PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and terror, thematic elements, language, some teen partying and brief drug material. After she became a household name in The Hunger Games, Jennifer Lawrence is a hot property for teen targeted titles, and this one fits that bill perfectly. Having just moved from the big city to a house in a wooded, small town neighborhood, Lawrence’s character Elissa and her mom Sarah (Elisabeth Shue) realize they were only able to rent their upscale, sprawling home due to an incident that happened next door. Four years prior to their arrival we see the gruesome event of young Carrie Anne murdering her parents, leaving only her brother to survive the tragedy. There is also the rumor that Carrie Anne’s body was never found and that she’s still roaming the forest. Now Ryan (Max Thieriot) lives in the home by himself and the neighbors are anything but compassionate. They feel the house has eroded property prices and want it destroyed. Elissa however, is developing feelings for the estranged orphan occupant, especially when he offers the only hope for a safe ride home after she’s been hit on by a sexually aggressive senior boy from her school. With her protective mother worried about her daughter’s rescue project, Elissa begins covering her tracks with lies about where she is going and call forwarding the home phone to her cell when her mom checks in on her from work. Of course this, and a myriad of other stupid decisions, will cause problems once the terror begins. Targeting adolescent audiences with its relatively young cast, HATES (the acronym given to this movie’s lengthy title) offers overly dramatic dialogue. Light on gore but heavy on jump scenes, the movie will be effective at convincing youth that the strange person on their street is a deranged killer. Between the all-too-typical script and content issues, there are few reasons to put your money down on this film. From an artistic point of view the plot includes a couple of good twists and there are some capable actors on the screen -- Lawrence being one of them. It’s just unfortunate the performers don’t have any substance to work with, and there is no sense of subtlety to build convincing horror. Good chance you can pass by this house and not miss much.
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Violence: A child with a knife is shown struggling with a mother and father, eventually murdering both of them. A struggling girl is physically held captive and her neck is broken. A character is stabbed. A girl deliberately burns her arm as part of an escape attempt. Sexual Content: In two different scenes young, unmarried couples are seen kissing passionately. During an argument a teen girl implies that her mother thinks she’s having “unprotected sex.” Language: Infrequent use of mild and moderate profanities, as well as scatological terms. Drugs/Alcohol: Teen drinking and drunkenness is depicted. Adults are shown using recreational drugs. Other: Teen gambling is portrayed. Teens lie to parents about extracurricular activities and their whereabouts. 56
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