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Gift Guide Contents

Advertiser Index B&B Pecan Company ..........................24 Badcock Home Furnishings ...............25 Baldwin Tractor........................................11 Bungalows ...............................................13 Christmas ‘Round the Corner .............23 Colony at the Grand............................... 5 Desoto’s Seafood Kitchen ...................15 Diamond Jewelers ...................................7

A Special Charm from the Island ................ 6 Checking Off Your Holiday List ................... 8 What to do this Holiday Season ................ 12 Tis the Season to Save ................................. 18 Candy Cane Christmas ...............................20 Keep Little Hands Busy, Out of the Kitchen .......................................... 21 Happy Holidays at the Wharf ....................22 Holiday Shoppers Encouraged to Shop Local ......................... 23 Holiday Gift Wrap Trends............................ 24 Tasty Treats for Holiday Guests ................25

Elberta Hardware.................................. 27

Publisher Parks Rogers

Punta Clara Kitchen..............................23

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Rick’s Gun & Pawn Shop ...................... 17

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Robertsdale Feed, Seed & Supply ....19

Furniture Mart..........................................14 Home Boy Brewing................................. 9 Hughes Funeral Home .........................19 Kathy’s Package Store..........................15 Manning Jewelry .................................... 17 Mossy Oak Store ....................................19 Original Oyster House .........................28 Parke Place Jewelry .............................21 Parkway Equipment ............................... 9

Advertising Jeniece Bouzan

Robertsdale Rent All ............................24

Frank Kustura LouAnn Love

Southern Antiques .................................. 5

Layout and Design Cary Howard

The Happy Olive ....................................14

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901 N. McKenzie St., Foley, AL 36535 251.943.2151

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A Special Charm

FROM THE ISLAND

Diamond Jewelers has been a local favorite for 70 years. The store specializes in diamonds and offers unique pieces that are special to the Gulf Coast. The store has been getting most of their diamonds from Belgium for more than 30 years and takes pride in their variety of jewelry from silver lines to high end pieces.

“When you walk in our door, it’s not like any other store,” said Stephanie Gatlin, assistant manager of Diamond Jewelers. “You feel at home. Our staff has been here a long time and we make you feel like a best friend or a family member.”

The store’s welcoming employees makes it the perfect atmosphere for holiday shopping. Their biggest seller is top jewelry line Pandora charm bracelets.

“We carry Pandora, which is huge,” Gatlin said. “They are a great price point and the whole family can get involved in buying gifts for their loved ones.”

Pandora carries many unique charms, but two that

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are exclusive to this store are the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach charms.

“Those charms are as exclusive as you can get to the area,” said Jeff Goodman, owner of Diamond Jewelers. “It’s been such a draw when people are down here and see those. They are exclusive to our store. Since Pandora is the number one jewelry line in the world, having those two charms has really done great for us.”

From Dec. 1 to Christmas Eve, Diamond Jewelers will also be running their Yule Tide with Yeti promotion.

For your purchase, you can also get a YETI rambler, hopper cooler or tundra cooler, depending on the amount spent.

With so many opportunities to find that perfect gift, explore your local retailers for deals, promotions and discounts for holiday shopping. Give a gift to your community this holiday season and shop local!

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Checking Off You Holiday List with

LOCAL BUSINESSES

BY DESTINY BROWN

Once again, it’s that time of year for the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping. To assist with holiday shopping, it might be helpful to know a few of the local businesses and what they have to offer. From high-fashion boutiques to down-home shops, local businesses urge shoppers to let them help with their holiday checklists. Also find restaurants, salon styles and other services that cater to many. Baldwin County offers many stores to find gifts and gadgets for you and your loved ones to enjoy during the holiday season.

RETAILERS Badcock Furniture, Daphne Family owned & operated, the Daphne Badcock store was the very first to open in Alabama. Carrying name brand furniture, appliances, bedding and accessories, for 32 years.

Owner Michelle Sulcer says “ I take pride in getting to know all of my customers and their family, they are like friends when they come into my store. I’ve seen their kids grow up, and now their kids are growing up, three generations shopping with me.”

B&B Pecan, Fairhope Established in 1956, B&B helps you with your holiday gift shopping. They have a wide range of gift items and one is certain to fit any budget for family or corporate gifts and will ship for you. Pecans, candied pecans, combo tins and holiday gift bags. Stop by or shop online.

bands to fit any style and budget. We also carry diamond jeweler that will make every occasion extraordinary. Come experience relaxed jewelry shopping unlike any other. “Small Town, Big Diamonds”

Furniture Mart, Bay Minette Furniture Mart in Bay Minette has been locally owned and operated for more than 39 years. Offering furniture for every room in your home and major appliances. They handle popular name brands such as Lane. Stop by today and check out their selections of mattresses,bedding and home décor items. Furniture Mart offers in-home financing and is open Monday through Saturday for your shopping convenience.

Happy Olive, Fairhope and Orange Beach The Happy Olive specializes in providing the absolute best extra virgin olive oils, balsamic vinegars, gourmet mustards, stuffed olives, olive salads, bruschetta, sea salts, pewter, acrylics, Ronaldo Jewelry and many other unique gift items from around the world. Customer service and education remain at the basis of all of our products and services.

The Happy Olive purchases only the most health-beneficial, natural and organic products and is dedicated to serving our customers with the highest quality products. After-hours tastings, gatherings and educational sessions are also offered.

Home Boy Brewing Company, Foley Bungalows, Foley and Orange Beach At Bungalows we pride ourselves on carrying your favorite brands in home decor, accessories and jewelry such as Pandora, Vera Bradley, Kameleon, John Mederios, Brighton, Waxing Poetic, Arthur Court, Sid Dickens, Lampe Berger, Thymes and many many more! Keep your drinks and other cold items cool with the popular YETI products. Offering a variety of merchandise including coolers and beer sized tumblers, these products are known to sell out quickly. “One thing that is great for the beach is the YETI tumblers, For spring break, we’ll see a lot more of those products coming in. We’re really building our YETI products and we’re excited about that.”

Christmas ‘Round the Corner, Fairhope We have all your Christmas needs, from nautical to hunting & fishing, ballerina and fairy ornaments.

Also offering Christopher Radko from Poland, Old World Christmas, and blown glass Egyptian ornaments. Other collectibles include Dept. 56 Snow Babies, Karen Dideon Santas, Steinbach Nutcrackers from Germany and Mark Roberts Elves.

Diamond Jewelers, Gulf Shores Diamond Jewelers is a family owned & operated jewelry store in the heart of Gulf Shores. Established in 1947, we carry national name brands such as Pandora, Alwand Vahan & Lafonn along with over 500 designs of diamond rings and 8 Holiday Gift Guide November 2016

Home Boy Brewing Company has everything you need to make your beer and wine. Owned by John and Joy McCombs, it offers a wide range of home brewing and wine making supplies and equipment. “Just in time for the Holidays, “HO HO” merlot.” We now sell wine! Located at 17714 US Hwy 98, Foley. Call 251-979-0499 for more information. Open TuesdaySaturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Kathy’s Package Store Same name and location, new owner! Over 500 wines, more than 400 beers, we also have Champagne and Hard-to-find Cordials & Liqueurs. We also have Fine Cigars, Cigarettes, Gift Bags, Glasses, Accessories, Drink Mixes, Sodas, Juices and Ice, making Kathy’s your true one stop shop for your Holiday entertaining. Support Wildlife, throw a party!

Manning Jewelry, Foley Since 1949, Manning Jewelry has proudly served the Alabama Gulf Coast and visitors from around the world. Harry and Rose Manning opened their store in downtown Foley in 1949 and today their son, Glenn Manning continues the family tradition. Manning Jewelry is renowned for it’s selection of quality fine jewelry, unique fashion jewelry, exquisite gifts, and our award winning custom designs. We have consistently been named Baldwin County’s favorite jeweler in the Sunny 105.7’s People’s Choice Awards.

Manning Jewelry is not only a jewelry store, but a jewelry

factory. We manufacture and design our own line of tropically inspired jewelry, “Islands”, made with diamonds, gemstones, sterling silver and karat gold. Most pieces are one-of-a-kind or custom designed. Manning Jewelry can handle the most delicate repair work, and we have a state-of-the-art custom design department using the latest 3-D technology to produce jewelry from concept to finished piece, all under one roof.

Nothing is impossible.

Tradition lives on at Manning Jewelry in Foley and so does the value, service and relationship you will experience while shopping with us.

Mossy Oak, Foley Lynn Schubert, store manager of Mossy Oak, said that the store has plenty of Southern charm and sports inspiration for gift givers.

“We have camo for the entire family, from newborn to granddad, including the dog,” she said with a laugh. “We also carry an entire line of Under Armour, and we have Tervis Tumblers that make a great gift. We also have team T-shirts including Alabama and Auburn items to get ready for your Iron Bowl party.

We do carry Yeti coolers and we have a complete selection of Mossy Oak logo items. We also have John Deere toys for the younger ones. And our trained staff is on hand to help you out with your selection.”

Original Oyster House, Mobile and Gulf Shores The Original Oyster House has become the “must-goto” place for great fresh Gulf seafood, service and southern hospitality and for its panoramic waterfront sunsets. A top-spot for hand-shucked and fire-grilled oysters, the Original Oyster House has also become legendary for its homemade gumbo, cheesy grits with blackened shrimp as well as handcrafted desserts including its famous peanut butter chocolate chip pie. Patrons, employees and children are welcomed as family.

Known as an employer of choice, Original Oyster House has long-time, loyal employees who value family, integrity and great service. Consistently earning high marks in customer satisfaction, Original Oyster House’s mission is to exceed customer’s expectations.

Parke Place Jewelry, Foley Paula Parke said the store has a wide variety of items.

“Parke Place Jewelry in Foley since 1999 is your local jewelry store,” she said. “The largest selection of pre-owned and gemstone jewelry in Baldwin County, we have something for everyone. We offer repair service for your gold and silver jewelry in house.”

Paula also said shoppers can make and save money instead of just spending it.

“Need some holiday cash? Parke Place Jewelry will buy your old gold and silver,” Paula said. “Now through Christmas is 50 percent off cash sales store wide (some exclusions apply.) Visit us at Parke Place Jewelry, 105 S. McKenzie St. in

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downtown Foley Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Be sure to check out our eBay store. Silver and Jewelry polishing service available. Make your jewelry look new again. Watch batteries starting at $10. Visit at www.parkplacejewelry.com. We look forward to seeing you this holiday season.

also offer tractors, construction equipment, residential and commercial mowers, utility vehicles and more. Baldwin Tractor offers a wide range of popular manufacturers such as Bush Hog, Land Pride and Taylor Pittsburgh. They are also a full sales, service and parts dealership. Introducing the newest Kubota Zero Turn Mowers.

Punta Clara, Fairhope Began in 1952 as a backyard hobby by Dorothy Brodbeck Pacey, Punta Clara kitchen has grown into a family owned and operated business that now involves four generations of Pacey’s. Our specialty candies are still made from scratch using old treasured family recipes. They are known for homemade specialty candies, pickles, jams, preserves, and jellies. Custom orders and gift baskets welcome. Will ship.

Desoto’s Seafood Kitchen, Gulf Shores

Layaway now for Christmas. Brian Lowell, treasurer of Rick’s Gun, offers ideas for shoppers this season in two locations, Foley and Loxley.

“A lot of people are coming in looking for camouflage clothing, guns, gun accessories, ammunition, billiards accessories, music stuff, guitars and strings.”

Open a partial day Christmas Eve.

Award winning DeSoto’s Seafood Kitchen, one of Gulf Shores, Alabama’s favorite family restaurants features fresh seafood, chicken, pasta, steak, home style sides, salads and sandwiches. Our daily lunch specials include seafood, chicken, country fried and hamburger steak, ham, 12 great homemade sides, and our fabulous fresh baked rolls. Our dinner menu features exquisite appetizers, seafood favorites prepared your way: fried, broiled, grilled, blackened, steamed, or Cajun style, plus chicken and pasta dishes and one great Hawaiian Ribeye steak. Try the fresh catch and have it prepared New Orleans, Mediterranean, Caribbean, or our house favorite Pecan Encrusted Style. We offer an excellent wine choices and homemade desserts to compliment your meal. We’re located just one block north of the Gulf of Mexico, in the heart of Gulf Shores, so stop in on your next visit to the beach.

Southern Antiques, Fairhope

Elberta Hardware, Elberta

Over 100 booths in one large climate controlled space.

Southern Antiques and Accents has that special gift for the hard-to-buy-for friend or family member. Collectibles, glassware, repurposed items, furniture and primitives. Share an inviting space with jewelry, vintage items and yard art.

Something for everyone!

We exist to serve our community by putting our customers first. Our products are high quality and nationally recognized to ensure that they meet your needs and our certified technicians provide both warranty and out of warranty services. Our goal is to help the community one satisfied customer at a time. Visit Elberta Hardware today so we can help you with what you need.

Ricks Gun and Pawn, Foley and Loxley

Southern Antiques Downtown, Fairhope Two Fairhope locations! Greeno Rd and Downtown for antiques, collectibles, sterling, home décor, farm house, shabby chic, lighting, patio furniture, jewelry, paint lines, candles and gifts. Check out our Black Friday Deals, Ladies Night, First Friday Open House and our other monthly events.

Hughes Funeral Home, Daphne

The Colony at the Grand, Fairhope

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On the historic grounds of the Grand Hotel just outside of Fairhope, Alabama, lies a place set apart by the very hand of nature. It’s a place where earth and sky, wind and water conspire to relax the body and restore the spirit. Here, somewhere between low tide and high tea, you can do as much as your heart desires or as little as your conscience allows. It is a luxury condominium residence called The Colony at the Grand. And it’s unlike any other residential real estate you’ve ever seen on Mobile Bay.

For years, customers have turned to Parkway Equipment for all their outdoor equipment and repair needs. Neighbors come back time-and-time again because they know Parkway Equipment is committed to helping them find the right product for the job! So what makes them stand out from the rest — their promise to give you the very best equipment for your home or business, and to keep that equipment running right for as long as you own it.

Offering traditional funeral and on-site cremation services for 11 years. Hughes Funeral Home is family owned and operated and offers a personal touch by meeting the unique needs of the families that they serve.

Robertsdale Feed, Seed & Supply, Inc., Robertsdale Ware Jewelers, Spanish Fort Ware Jewelers offers a truly extraordinary selection of diamonds, jewelry, watches, and gifts while maintaining their foundation of exceptional customer service and outstanding values due to their unrivaled buying power. Their extended line of customer services include in house custom designs, jewelry and watch repair, engraving, and gift-wrapping, all at the Eastern Shore Centre.

SERVICES Baldwin Tractor and Equipment, Robertsdale Baldwin Tractor and Equipment take pride in being the hometown Kubota Tractor dealer of Baldwin County. They 10 Holiday Gift Guide November 2016

Step back in time and move forward in pleasure at Robertsdale Feed, Seed and Supply. In business since 1931, the General Store offers a nice assortment of jams, jellies, butter, cheeses and a complete line of Amish Foods. Also carrying Melissa and Doug Toys and Torie and Howard Organic Candy.

Also carrying Melissa and Doug Toys and Torie and Howard Organic Candy. Attention hunters, they carry hunting gear, boots, jeans and much more! Make a little time to browse — you will be glad you did.

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What to do

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Nov. 25 – Dec. 31 Bellingrath’s Annual Magic Christmas in Lights

win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore Closed December 25 Enjoy one of the most popular holiday events in the Southeast.

Stroll through the gardens with more than three million twinkling lights in over 1,000 custom designed set pieces in 14 scenes. Tour the Bellingrath Home decorated in its holiday finery. Extended hours to 9:00 PM. Photos with Santa on weekends and the week of Christmas. Complete your holiday shopping in the beautiful Bellingrath Gift Shop!

PHONE: (251) 973-2217 WEBSITE: http://www.bellingrath.org

Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23 Photos with Santa at The Wharf

November 18 - January 14 Ice Skating at The Wharf

Fairhope Museum of History in downtown Fairhope 10 a.m.-noon Santa will be visiting Fairhope on December 3 and 10 for “Fairhope’s Santa Saturdays.” Parents may bring their cameras to take pictures. Live entertainment will be provided by Center Stage Performance.

Mon-Fri 4-10 p.m.; Sat and Sun 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Christmas Break (Dec. 17-Jan.3) 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Lace ‘em up and come skate through a winter wonderland at The Wharf this holiday season! $10 to skate (including skate rental), $13 for skating and ferris wheel combo, $80 frequent skater pass (10 skates), $3 for a pair of socks.

Full calendar of winter activities here: http://www.alwharf.com/calendar/

Nov. 18 – Jan. 14, Main Street Holiday SPECTRA A special production of the SPECTRA sound & light spectacular will be performed each night at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. down Main Street.

Always begins the second Friday in November with the event continuing through Dec. 21 Trim-A-Tree Tanger Outlet Suite 230, 2601 S McKenzie St Foley AL 36535 foleyartcenter.com/time-a-tree/ Local Artists and craftsmen have created quality, unique one-ofa-kind ornaments, decorations, floral’s, pottery, jewelry, and fine artwork to be sold on consignment. Sponsored by the Foley Art Center. Open Daily through December 21st.

Dec. 2, 3, 9 and 10 Elf the Musical Jr. South Baldwin Community Theater 2022 West 2nd Street Gulf Shores 7:30 -9:30 p.m.

Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his halfbrother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to 12 Holiday Gift Guide November 2016

The Wharf in Orange Beach, 4830 Main St. Orange Beach Santa Claus will visit The Wharf every weekend including Fridays from 3 to 7 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 12 to 6 p.m. Various portrait packages will be available for purchase onsite.

Dec. 3 and Dec. 10 Santa Saturdays

Nov. 25 - Dec. 31 Live Animals in Santa’s Village The Wharf, Orange Beach Bring the family out to enjoy a petting zoo, kids activities, camel rides and pony rides in Santa’s Village.

Thursdays & Fridays: 4-10 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays: noon-10 p.m. Entry (includes petting zoo & bouncy houses): $5; Camel Ride: $5; Pony Ride: $5; Combo (includes entry, pony & camel rides): $12

Nov. 29 Christmas Tree Lighting The Wharf, Orange Beach 5:30 p.m.

Stage acts including singers, brass band and high school chorus.

The mayor will read The Christmas Story. Other activities will include letters to Santa, hot chocolate, cookie decorating. Santa will arrive on a fire truck. Holiday Spectra will play after Santa arrives. Photos with Santa will be in marlin circle for this event after he arrives.

Dec. 1 North Baldwin Infirmary Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony 5 p.m.

Dec. 1 WBA Mistletoe Mingle 2016 Five Rivers, 30945 Five Rivers Blvd. Spanish Fort 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Join us for our 14th annual Mistletoe Mingle! This event features a silent auction, dinner, drinks, live music and more! Contact the WBA for sponsorship opportunities.

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What to do Dec. 2 Daphne Tree Lighting & Open House Daphne City Hall More times and information is coming soon.

Dec. 2 Fairhope’s Magical Christmas Parade 7-8 p.m.

The Annual Fairhope Magical Christmas Parade takes to the streets of Fairhope on Friday, December 2. Fairhope’s Magical Christmas Parade begins at 7 p.m. at the intersection of Morphy and Section Street, and continues down Section to Oak Street.

The excitement will build as more than 60 parade units dazzle the crowd in anticipation of Santa Claus’ arrival to Fairhope for the holiday season. WABF 1220 will be broadcasting the parade live.

Dec. 2 Foley’s Annual Christmas in the Park Heritage Park 101 E Laurel Ave. Foley AL 36535 6-8 p.m.

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Located in Heritage Park beginning at 6 pm. Come out to hear Christmas carols, enjoy the lighting of the Christmas Tree and the beautiful Christmas lights throughout downtown Foley. Stay and visit with Santa or ride the Ebert Express. Free cocoa and snacks for everyone! Don’t forget to enter our tree decorating contest.

Details below Dec 2-3 Holiday Art Mart Eastern Shore Art Center, Fairhope Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Find the perfect gift for friends and family! Art Mart will be set up inside our upstairs galleries. Friday hours: 10am-4pm. Saturday hours: 10am-2pm. Free to the public!

Dec. 3 Christmas in Perdido Perdido School Gym 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

8-10 a.m. Breakfast with Santa. Food and drinks available all day provided by Periddo Alumni Beta Club.

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What to do

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Dec. 3 Christmas Parade & Christmas in the Park

Dec. 3 Foley Kiwanis Christmas Parade

Honeybee Park, 22650 E. Chicago Street, Robertsdale Christmas in the Park begins at 5 p.m.

The Robertsdale Rotary Club presents the Annual Robertsdale Christmas Parade. Parade will be on December 3, 2016 and will start at 6:30 p.m. at the Robertsdale High School and end at Wisconsin Street at Honeybee Park. For more information contact the Central Baldwin Chamber of Commerce at (251) 947-2626.

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downtown Foley 10 a.m.

Dec. 3 Foley’s Annual Let It Snow Heritage Park 101 E Laurel Ave. Foley 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Bring your mittens to Heritage Park beginning at 11:00 a.m. directly following the Christmas Parade. Come out to hear live musical performances, listen to Mrs. Claus tell stories, make arts and crafts in the Children’s Art Village, and of course play in the SNOW! Concessions are sold on site.

Dec. 4 Gulf Shores Christmas Parade 6:30- 9 p.m.

The 5th Annual City of Gulf Shores Christmas Parade will be held on the First Friday of December.

The parade will start at Club House Dr. on Hwy. 59, head south, and end at the Gulf Shore Public Beach. The parade will start at 6:30pm. Registration is available now by contacting Candice Carraway at (251) 968-1173 or ccarraway@gulfshoresal. gov

Dec. 4 Holiday Open House The Wharf, Orange Beach 12-6 p.m.

The Gift Wrapping Headquarters will be open 1-6 p.m. Other activities will include face painting, $1 off ice skating, deal guides, Christmas ornament decorating at Villaggio Grille, and more.

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What to do Dec. 9 Daphne Christmas Parade Main Street Route More information and times are coming soon.

Dec. 9 – Dec. 11 The Coastal Christmas Spectacular “Christmas on Miracle Street” 7-8:30 p.m., 5:45-6:30 p.m. on Sunday Foley & Loxley First Baptist Music & Drama Ministries.

FREE “early seating” tickets will be made available to allow entry between 5:45 – 6:30 p.m. Please contact the church offices for more information.

Dec. 9 and Dec. 10 5th Annual Merry Market Orange Beach Event Center, The Wharf Fri 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

5th Annual Merry Market, Unique Gifts, Arts And Crafts Expo.

Admission is free and it’s open to the public. Register for daily door prize drawings. Live remote broadcast with Sunny 105.7 FM on Friday 10-noon.

34th Annual Christmas Fest Bay Minette 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

A time honored tradition featuring arts and crafts vendors, live music, food vendors, kid’s activities and the annual Christmas parade. Friday evening is always a draw with the Ping Pong Ball Drop where many wonderful prizes are up for grabs! Sponsored by the North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, this signature event promises to be a memorable one.

Dec. 10 Christmas Lighted Boat Parade Begins at LuLu’s and ends at Cobalts 5:30 p.m.

The 31st Annual Christmas Lighted Boat Parade will take place.

To enter your boat in the parade please complete the form below.

There will be a mandatory captain’s meeting 6:00 pm Friday, December 9th @ LuLu’s . Don’t have a boat? Charter boats are available to host your group. This makes for a great office or company holiday party. Call 251-968-2300 for more information.

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to come and celebrate the holidays but LuLu’s? Come enjoy as this delightful children’s book, written by Lucy Buffett, comes to life. Enjoy a full day of arts & crafts, live music and get your picture taken with Billy Claus and his LuLuBelle’s. Make sure to leave Billy your Christmas list so that he can personally deliver it to his brother Santa Claus.

Dec. 12 Foley Civic Center East Laurel Avenue 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Dec. 13 Baldwin Pops Holiday Concert Daphne Civic Center 7-9 p.m.

Baldwin Pops Holiday Concert Santa Claus will make a visit!

Dec. 16 Daphne Snow & Movie Night Lott Park Main Street, Daphne

Dec 17 Mom’s Day Out Eastern Shore Art Center, Fairhope 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Holiday workshop for ages 6-10. Kids will decorate cookies, make wrapping paper, and more! Lunch provided. $35

Dec 17 & 18 Sail with Santa at Wild Hearts Located across from Perdido Beach Resort (27200 Perdido Beach Blvd.)

2-3:30 p.m. $25 per adult, $15 per child Photos with Santa, cookies and holiday beverages. Get in the holiday spirit with Santa and his elves aboard!

Dec. 31 - Jan. 1 Fairhope’s New Year’s Eve Family Celebration The City of Fairhope will again be hosting its annual New Year’s Eve Celebration in the streets of downtown Fairhope. Residents and visitors are invited to bring their families and ring in the New Year. The festivities will take place at the corner of Fairhope Avenue and Church Street featuring live entertainment, children’s face painting, plus fireworks once the clock strikes twelve. Don’t miss this exciting downtown celebration in Fairhope! Many downtown restaurants will be open for those who wish to eat in downtown and then just hangout until midnight. Section Street will be left open to through traffic; handicap parking will be available on Section Street in designated handicap areas and in the parking lot behind Julwin’s.

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Think your year couldn’t possibly get any better, just wait and see what LuLu’s has in store to help you end the year with a bang.

LuLu’s Annual Noon Year’s Eve party is pure excitement around every corner. There will be delicious food, sandcastle building contest, arts & crafts, live kid friendly music, zoo animals, face painting. Count down to noon with kid-friendly fireworks and a huge beach ball drop.

Hangout Noon This is the sixth year for the plunge in Gulf Shores. T-Shirt sales benefit the Alabama Law Enforcement Torch Run and Special Olympics. After dipping the Hangout will provide the plungers with chili to warm them back up.

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HOLIDAY DECORATING

Decorate in style, but affordably, by purchasing inexpensive holiday table runners, ornaments and holiday pillows. Local Dollar General stores have these items, as well as ornaments available for as low as $1.

Consider repurposing existing household items into your holiday arrangements. For example, use cake stands and baskets to display decorations.

Add charm, versatility and holiday cheer to your home by incorporating new, trendy décor with vintage and traditional decorations from your childhood.

HOLIDAY RECIPE ESSENTIALS

Decorating is only half the fun. Bring family and friends together by filling the house with the smell of delicious holiday food. Stock up on fresh milk, eggs, bread, sugar, baking mixes, spices and other cooking essentials at a discount retailer.

Find simple and affordable holiday recipes like casseroles, cookies and holiday drinks online by checking out Dollar General Easy Meals.

HOST A POTLUCK

Creating many dishes for a crowd is not only timeconsuming, but it can be costly as well. Share the expense with friends and family by hosting a potluck. Each guest can bring their favorite holiday dish. Ask guests in advance what they plan to bring, so you don’t end up with repeats.

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Candy Cane Chistmas Most families go shopping for their children during the Christmas season, but for some, Christmas presents are not in the budget. Because of this need, Ransom Ministries hosts its annual Candy Cane Christmas, a toy store that only accepts donations. This year’s event is on Dec. 10 at the Hangar of West Mobile Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until noon.

“This is one of our favorite community events of the year — it’s awesome to see the kids have a great time, and parents are so grateful to be able provide for their children,” says Matt Armbruster, director of Ransom Ministries. “Just like our main ministry, Ransom Cafe, we do ask for some kind of donation from them because everything means more when we invest in it. Most parents are grateful for the opportunity to donate because it gives them dignity.

Some stranger isn’t providing for their kids — they are. We just ask them to donate whatever they can afford.”

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Gifts will be wrapped at no charge, and a continental breakfast will be served.

Volunteers, new toys and monetary donations are needed for Candy Cane Christmas. Check RansomMinistries.com for more information about how you can get involved.

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Keep Little Hands Busy, Out of the Kitchen

by Crystal Cole Thanksgiving is a fun time of year. Families getting together, fall foliage, good food and even better football.

All the festivities might be a bit taxing or down right boring to your toddler, though. It’s always good to have backup activities for the really young kids to make them feel included and calm down any tantrums.

The hand outline turkey is an old standard, but might not captivate your little ones’ interest long enough. So, here are two more Thanksgiving crafts to fill out your program.

LEAF OR PINECONE TURKEYS

Living in the South has its advantages, one of them being we are still able to run around outside deep into the fall and winter months (I’m still rocking tank tops and shorts most days). That being said, getting the kiddos outside and running around before mealtime is a great way to insure their nap is a success. If you also happen to get a nap out of the deal and some extra hands for yard work, who’s to judge? Just go out and help your kids find the prettiest, most colorful leaves they can find and a pinecone that hasn’t been trampled by deer yet. Get some brown and white construction paper. Cut two circles, one about half the diameter of the first, out of the brown paper. Arrange the leaves in a semicircle above the circles, draw a turkey face and some legs and glue everything down to the white paper. Badda bing, badda boom, you got yourself a turkey. The pinecone is a similar concept, glue the leaves fanned out behind the big end of the cone and cut out some eyes from the construction paper. Or use googly eyes if you’re fancy.

PAINT TREES

So, this one isn’t for the faint of heart. Getting paint and toddlers together around a meticulously cooked meal and the good china is one tantrum and a few brushstrokes away from an America’s Funniest Videos finalist. So, I recommend breaking open some wine. Yeah, you heard me. Don’t act like you weren’t going to already. We are going to cut a tree trunk out of the brown construction paper and glue it to the white paper. Then, very carefully, set out red, yellow, orange and brown paints in a paper plate or other handy dandy container. Next, let your kids use the corks from your wine bottle(s) as stamps to dip in the paint and make leaves. This should minimize messes common with brushes. If, in fact, your child does get orange paint all over the turkey you worked over all night, then just pour another glass and break out the frozen chicken strips.

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Throughout the holiday season, The Wharf in Orange Beach hosts several Christmas events and activities for the whole family. Whether you’re getting a photo with Santa, catching the holiday light show or taking part in another seasonal activity, there is so much to do to get into the holiday spirit.

A returning favorite to The Wharf this year is the ice skating rink.

“The Ice Skating Rink is usually a favorite among locals and visitors,” said Sheena Mizell, Marketing Manager for The Wharf. “It is a unique opportunity to be able to ice skate in coastal Alabama. The ice rink has become an annual attraction at The Wharf that features real ice and keeps skating fans coming back year after year.”

Along with the ice skating rink, there will be a Santa’s Village with live animals and the opportunity to have your photo taken with St. Nick himself.

There are a few new additions to this year’s events.

“This year will offer a few new shopping perks,” Mizell said. “The Wharf will host a Gift Wrapping Headquarters that will benefit Orange Beach Elementary School. Come out and shop and have your gifts wrapped all in one stop.”

This year The Wharf will also host 12 Days of Christmas. Each day between Dec. 13 and 24, organizers will announce a new very special deal at a Wharf retailer or restaurant.

“The Wharf is a perfect location to spend the holidays with your family as there are activities for all ages and interests,” Mizell said. “In addition to the holiday

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activities, the property offers over a dozen restaurants, over 30 retail options, a 15-screen movie theater, arcade, 112-foot tall Ferris wheel, marina and much more.”

ICE RINK

Nov. 18 – Jan. 14, front entrance parking lot Skate on real ice Monday through Friday from 4-10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and enjoy Christmas Break (Dec. 17 to Jan. 3) hours from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Admission to the rink is $10 and $13 for the skating and Ferris wheel package. This year, you can purchase a frequent skater pass for $80, which includes 10 skate entries.

SANTA’S VILLAGE

Photos with Santa Nov. 18 – Dec.23, front entrance parking lot Santa Claus will visit The Wharf every weekend including Fridays from 3-7 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sundays from noon-6 p.m. Various portrait packages will be available for purchase onsite.

LIVE ANIMALS

Nov. 25 – Dec. 31, front entrance parking lot Inside Santa’s Village, guests can pet zoo animals, jump in bouncy houses and climb aboard a camel or pony. Each activity is $5 or a combo ticket can be purchased for $12.

HOLIDAY SPECTRA

Nov. 18 – Jan. 14, Main Street A special production of the SPECTRA sound & light spectacular will be performed each night at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. down Main Street.

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From Washington D.C. to Washington State, governors, mayors, senators, and even President Obama, all voiced

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Holiday Gift Wrap TRENDS

By Lauren Newman

Ther ere’s re’ nothing no not othing th g like likke the li the si sight of a Christmas tree, merry and bright, with stacks on stacks of wrapped presents spilling out from underneath.

Average spending for Christmas presents in 2015 was $882 per American household according to American Research Group, Inc. That is up from the previous year’s figure of $861/household but down from 10 years ago, where the average household spent $907 on Christmas gifts in 2006. Still, that could equal a hefty number of presents underneath your tree.

Do you have a method to your gift-wrapping madness?

What are some of the most popular wrapping themes and up-coming trends?

Let’s take a look.

In a promotional online video, Carly Unger, a product manager for Hallmark, discussed three distinct collections coming out for the 2016 Christmas season.

“Gift wrap is really about a celebration that you can really make your own, especially at Christmas when you think about the gifts underneath the tree,” Unger said. “People choose their gift wrap based on their own personal style as well as they’re giving that gift to.”

The first trend Unger highlighted was a more preppy style of wrap, focusing on red and green plaid patterns and reversible wrapping paper where each side has two different patterns to choose from. The second was more for the artsy type, showcasing big hand-painted poinsettia prints while also nodding to the traditional Santa Claus that the company has marketed in their products for decades. The last collection was their signature collection which had a more upscale and sophisticated look: gold wrap, bags with pops of color on the inside and thicker two-sided tissue paper.

Accessories can add personal touches to gifts wrapped in the same pattern of paper. The kind of accessories to use are almost unlimited, ranging from bows, ribbon, jingle bells, gift tags or sprigs of pine or holly.

Another idea to set your gifts apart while adding a personal touch is to use plain Kraft paper and drawing or painting a design or holiday message on it, which could also serve as a way to get kids involved in giftwrapping festivities.

Happy wrapping!

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3. In a separate bowl, mix eggs, milk, molasses and butter.

4. Slowly add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until combined, do not over mix.

5. Scoop about 1/4 of mixture onto skillet and flip when top begins to bubble (about 2 minutes) 6. Cook for 2 more minutes until pancakes are lightly golden brown.

7. Top with your favorite syrup and powdered sugar. Enjoy!

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