October 24 - 31, 2012 • Vol6 Iss42 & 43
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2012 Shrimp Fest Oct 11 - 14, 2012
Monday: 49¢ Wings, 99¢ Sliders with purchase of soft drink Tuesday: Shrimp and Crawfish Etouffee for $8.99 drink included Wednesday: 49¢ Wings, 99¢ Sliders with purchase of soft drink Thursday: 10oz New York strip, mash potatoes and veggies for $10.99 includes drink Friday: French Quarter bowl for $8.99 includes soft drink Sunday: Homemade Chicken and Dumplings with drink for $8.99
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Featuring: One of Gulf Shores Favorite Family Dining Establishments Since 2000 Fresh Seafood, Steak, Chicken, Pasta Home Style Vegetables, Salads, Sandwiches, Appetizers Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials Senior Specials 3-5:30 Full Service Bar ~ Great Wine List The Most Reasonably Priced Family Menu in Town Kid’s Menu People’s Choice winner for Friendliest staff for 5 Years Since 2006 Conveniently Located 1 Block from the Beach in the Heart of Gulf Shores Private Dining Space Available Catering Services Also Available Refillable Gift Cards Available in any Denomination People’s Choice winner for Best Lunch since 2003, Best Dinner & Seafood since 2005
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Pleasure Island Calendar of Events Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo 1204 Gulf Shores Pkwy. in Gulf Shores (251) 968-5732 www.alabamagulfcoastzoo.org Daily Hours: 9am-4pm (taking last guests at 3:30pm) Admission: Adults (13-54) $10.00, Seniors (55+) $8.00, Children (3-12) $7.00, Children 2 and Under Free, $1.00 off admission per person in family with valid Military ID Blue Angels Practice Schedule 2012 Naval Air Station Pensacola 8:30am www.navalaviationmuseum.org The Blue Angels Practice Schedule is subject to change without notice. There is a viewing area for visitors to watch the team practice. The team visits the museum to answer questions and sign autographs after Wednesday practices. Those practices are marked with *. To confirm a practice date or for more info, call the museum at (850) 452-3604. October 24*, 30 November 2-3 - Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show, NAS Pensacola Bubba’s Seafood House 24621 Perdido Beach Boulevard in Orange Beach (251) 974-1800 www.bubbasseafoodhouse.com Open daily at 11am Every Saturday and Wednesday Night Live Band at 3pm
(251) 967-LULU (5858) www.lulubuffett.com Hours: Sunday through Thursday 11:00am – 9:00pm, Friday and Saturday 11:00am – 10:00pm October 24th Adam Holt 5:00 pm October 25th Possum Trot 5:00 pm October 27th Sugarcane Jane 5:00 pm October 28th Nikki Talley 5:00 pm October 29th Sarah Percy 5:00 pm October 30th Lisa Zanghi 5:00 pm October 31st Halloween with Jon Cowart 5:00 pm November 1st Jon Cowart Band 5:00 pm November 2nd Lee Yankie Solo 5:00 pm November 4th Blind Dog Mike & the Howlers 5:00 pm November 5th Sarah Percy 5:00 pm Nolan’s 1140 Gulf Shores Parkway in Gulf Shores (251) 948-2111 www.nolansrestaurant.com Live Music from Midnight Confessions every Monday – Saturday 7:30pm ‘til close Papa Rocco’s 101 West 6th Avenue in Gulf Shores (251) 948-7262 www.paparocco.com Tuesday-Thursday - Live Music from Mark & Smokey 8pm Friday-Saturday - Strummer 9pm Sunday-Monday - Mark & Logan 8pm • Lunch Specials Daily • Happy Hour 11-7 Mon-Fri • Full Menu until Midnight
Flipper’s 5749 Bay La Launch in Orange Beach at Bear Point Marina (251) 981-3547 www.flippersrestaurant.com WEEKLY MUSIC SCHEDULE @ Flipper’s Tiki Bar Sunday Live Music from Scott Koehn Monday Live Music from Taste of the Island – Artist TBA Tuesday Live Music from Scott Koehn Wednesday Live Music from Rick Whaley & Lea Anne Creswell Thursday Live Music from Larry T. & John Cook Friday Live Music from Terry Causey Saturday Live Music from Scott Koehn & Friends
Rhythm & Ribs 2420 E. 2nd St. in Gulf Shores (251) 948-7427 www.rhythmandribs.com Sassy Bass Amazing’ Grill 3947 Highway 59 Suite 100 • Gulf Shores
Flora-Bama Lounge & Oyster Bar 17401 Perdido Key Drive in Pensacola (850) 492-0611 www.florabama.com GULF SHORES AMERICAN LEGION POST 44 6781 GULF SHORES PKWY, GULF SHORES • 948-6110 MEMBERS, GUESTS & GENERAL PUBLIC WELCOME Friday Night – 5 to 11; Rib Eye Steak Dinners - Dance to Musicman & Co Sunday Evening – 4 to 8; Short Order Food - Dance to Musicman & Co Tuesday Night – 5 to 8; Prime Rib Dinner - Dance to Musicman & Co There is no cover charge unless advertised otherwise. Live dance music by Musicman & Co is the best you’ll find on the coast, bar none. Call 948-6119 for more info. Visit Post 44 on Monday nights, starting at 6 and Thursday mornings, starting at 10 for Bingo Games. Food is usually available for purchase before or after Bingo and beverages are always available. Call 948-6119 for more info. Live Bait 24281 Perdido Beach Boulevard in Orange Beach (251) 974-1612 www.livebaitrestaurant.com • Happy Hour Everyday 11am-7pm • Daily $6.95 Lunch Specials: Mon-Meatloaf, Tues-Grilled Pork Chop, Wed-Chicken Fried Steak, Thurs-BBQ Chicken, Fri-Prime Rib All Day for $8.95 lunch ‘til it’s gone! • Newly Renovated Tiki Deck • DJ & Karaoke Wednesday-Saturday beginning at 7 pm (8pm on Saturdays). All ages are welcome until 10pm. • Complimentary shuttle service
Tacky Jack’s 2 @ Fort Morgan 1577 Hwy 180 West in Gulf Shores (251) 968-8341 www.tackyjacks.com Thursdays and Saturdays Karaoke at 8pm Tacky Jack’s @ Gulf Shores 2513 East 2nd Street in Gulf Shores (251) 948-8881 www.tackyjacks.com • Crawfish Boil Saturdays 2-6pm • Happy Hour Mon-Fri 2-6pm $1.00 off all alcoholic beverages, $5.00 select appetizers • Wednesday Oct 24 6:00-10:00 Open Mic Night Service Industry Night • Thursday Oct 25 game time NCAA Footbal • Friday Oct 26 6:00-10:00 Hollis & Them Again • Saturday Oct 27 All Day NCAA Football Tacky Jack’s @ Orange Beach 27206 Safe Harbour Drive in Orange Beach (251) 981-4144 www.tackyjacks.com • Thursday Oct 25 530-930 Ross & Peirce • Friday Oct 26 5:30-9:30 Whyte Caps • Saturday Oct 27 5:30-9:30 Football • Sunday Oct 28 5:30-9:30 Troy Brannon • Thursday Nov 1 5:30-9:30 TBD West Beach Grille 1154 West Beach Blvd. in Gulf Shores (251) 948-5300 www.westbeachgrillegulfshores.com
LuLu’s at Homeport Marina 200 East 25th Avenue in Gulf Shores
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Most mullet fans agree that the only proper way to prepare the fish is frying. This recipe keeps it simple and allows the mullet to be the star of the meal.
Southern Fried Mullet Fresh Mullet fillets Salt Pepper Corn Meal Peanut Oil
Wash cleaned fish, which should be butterflied or filleted. Salt and pepper generously, roll in corn meal. Fry in deep, hot peanut oil (350 degrees) for 3 to 5 minutes, turning if necessary or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Fish will be golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper. Fish Fry Pointers: Use a large, deep pan to avoid crowding fish. Turn fish once when crisp and golden. For fillets, brown skin side last. After frying, drain fish immediately on paper towels to remove fat.
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Coffee Break Events and Items of Interest on Pleasure Island
• Pay attention to beach warning flags and to stay updated on current surf conditions please call 251-968-TIDE for Gulf Shores or 251-981SURF for Orange Beach. • Gulf Shores American Legion Post 44, located on Hwy 59 just south of County Rd 8, is open for members, guests and the general public 7 days a week. Bring your friends and family and hang out in a friendly setting, with or without TV. Or schedule your group of up to 50 people to meet in our private meeting room. • Monday Night Bingo – 6 until • Tuesday night enjoy a prime rib dinner with live music - 5 – 8; • Wednesday enjoy a Spaghetti dinner - 5 to 7 • Thursday Morning Bingo – 10 until • Friday night enjoy a steak dinner with live music – 5 – 11 • Saturday – Sports T/V • Sunday – Sports T/V and at 4 – 8 pm, enjoy short order food with live. There is no cover charge unless advertised otherwise. Live dance music by Musicman & Co is the best you’ll find on the coast, bar none. Call 948-6119 for more info. • Make your own suncatcher @ 4pm every Tuesday at the Orange Beach Art Center. The class lasts 10-20 minutes and the cost is $20-$35. Call 251-981-2787 for more details. • The Books Are Great Series (BAG) Group will meet on the second Tuesday on each month in the Orange Beach Library meeting room. The Orange Beach Library is located at 26267 Canal Road Orange Beach and the phone number is (251) 981-2923 if you would like additional information. • Hot Glass Momentos @ 4pm every Wednesday at the Orange Beach Art Center. Cost is $20$30. Call 251-981-2787 for more details. • Wednesday Book Group meets on the first available Wednesday of the month at 2:30 pm in the Orange Beach Library meeting room. The Orange Beach Library is located at 26267 Canal Road Orange Beach and the phone number is (251) 981-2923 if you would like additional information. • Gulf Shores United Methodist Church Bread Ministry, every Thursday 9-10am, Room 103 on the south campus (next to Crossroads). Call 251-968-2411 for more information. • Pleasure Island Rotary Club meets at noon on Thursdays at The Cork Room in Gulf Shores. For more info, call 251-968-5740. • Free wine tastings every Saturday @ Grape Escape Deli and Wine Cellar located next to the Winn Dixie shopping center in Orange Beach. Call 251-980-3354 for more info. • Orange Beach Bridge Club meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:00pm. For more information, contact the Adult Activity Center at 251-747-1305. • Dominos at the Orange Beach Senior Center every Wednesday 9:30am – 12pm. • Beginner Pine Needle Baskets at the Orange Beach Art Center every Wednesday 9-11am. • Exercise Class at the Orange Beach Senior Adult Center every Mon, Weds and Fri 7:45-8:45am. • Sit & Be Fit at the Orange Beach Senior Adult Center every Mon and Weds 2-3pm. • Line Dancing at the Orange Beach Senior Adult Center every Weds 9:30-11:30am. • Blood Pressure checks at the Orange Beach Senior Adult Center every Weds 9-10am. • Gulf Shores American Legion Post 44, located on Hwy 59 just south of County Rd 8, is open for members, guests and the general public 7 days a week. Bring your friends and family and hang out in a friendly setting, with or without TV. Or schedule your group of up to 50 people to meet in our private meeting room. Call 948-6119 for more info. 6781 Hwy 59 Gulf Shores, Alabama. Do you have an upcoming event you’d like to share in Coffee Break? Please email submissions to publisher@tibditsbc.com at least two weeks in advance.
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Upcoming Sporting Events 2012 Alabama State Senior and Super Senior Tennis Championships 10/25/2012 - 10/28/2012 Over 400 athletes from the State of Alabama battle it out for the Southern State Senior and Super Senior Championships. Join the excitement and watch matches at The Peninsula, The Beach Club and the George C Meyer Tennis Center.
2012 SEC Women’s Soccer Championship 10/29/2012 - 11/04/2012 Ten ladies teams will compete to be crowned the SEC Women’s Soccer Champions. The battle begins Monday October 29 and concludes on Sunday November 4. All games will be played at the Orange Beach Sportsplex. Tickets to watch the games will be available at the gate. Adult tickets are $5 per game and children (K-12) are $2 per day. Championship play is scheduled for Sunday, November 4 at 2:00pm and will be broadcast live. Don’t miss the action!
2012 Alabama Soccer Festival 11/03/2012 - 11/04/2012 Soccer excitement comes to Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Action on the fields and at each facility. Come join the fun at the Alabama Soccer Festival being held in conjunction with the SEC Women’s Soccer Championship! Enjoy SEC action and youth action all weekend long!
2012 Alabama Adult Combo Tennis State Championships 11/08/2012 - 11/11/2012 Southern Combo Doubles is the fastest growing adult league program in the South! Both men and women’s teams compete at the state level to advance to the Southern Combo Doubles Southern Sectional. Tennis action at The Peninsula, The Beach Club, Gulf Shores Plantation, The Cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Find information on these events and more at www.gulfshoresorangebeachsports.com
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