Gulf Coast Buzz (June 6 - 19, 2014)

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Celebrating 10 years of balloons, crafts and fun.

Bill’s on the BeachCreative, light coastal cuisine

Top of the HopsBeer festival returns to Orange Beach

Your guide to fun, food and entertainment

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Letter from the editor

It’s finally June! I may be biased — it’s my birthday month — but I think it’s the best month of the year. Cold weather is officially gone and the great outdoors are calling. It’s time to get in a kayak, lay out on the beach, jump in the pool and go for evening walks. Sprinklers are for keeping our yards hydrated, but they’re also a source of endless entertainment for kids of all ages. Mason jars can hold a glass of refreshing sweet tea or be the perfect temporary home for lightning bugs. Summer brings a welcome change of pace that we’re all craving.

Outdoor events in our county like the Hot Air Balloon Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and Top of the Hops Beer Festival encourage us to try something new — in one month, you could ride in a hot air balloon, raise money for chil-dren’s programs by participating in a rowing competition and sample hundreds of beers. In the next two weeks, there’s also a Fishing Rodeo, a huge community crawfish boil and the largest cycling event in Alabama.

We live in a great place. Let’s get out and enjoy it. I’ll see you there — don’t forget your sunscreen!

Lifestyles editor

Your guide to fun, food and entertainment on the Gulf Coast.Publishes the first and third Friday of each month.

Look for our next issue Friday, June 20.

Look for us submissionsI In all five Gulf Coast newspapers:

The Baldwin Times, The Independent, The Foley Onlooker, The Islander and The Courier

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I Comments and concerns Jill Clair Gentry: [email protected]

I events calendar Allison Woodham: [email protected]

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ABOUT THE COVER

Hot air balloons will fill Foley’s skies Father’s Day weekend during the Hot Air Balloon Festival. The best time to see the bal-loons is at dawn and dusk.

For more information about the festival turn to on page 5.

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John MullenJohn UnderwoodAllison Woodham

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Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon FestivalCelebrating a decade of the festival. 5

WHere TO GO

Top of the HopsBeer festival returns to Orange Beach. 12

ride YellowBike ride raises money for cancer victims. 13

dragon Boat FestivalDragon boats hit the Delta. 31

Flora-Bama Fishing rodeoReel in some fun. 31

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Culturally speaking Local art walks. 19

The Buzz on the Coast 14 Days, our comprehensive calendar. 15

Local Live MusicBaldwin County music listings. 26

FAMILY Fun

Father’s dayGet Dad what he really wants. Plus summer kids movies. 14

GIVInG BACK

shoes4soulsDonate new or used shoes to those in need. 29

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OutdoorsFull Moon Paddle on Wolf Bay. 10

Aiming and anglingBackwater crabbing. 11

BOOKs/GAMes

Between the pages“Herbie’s Game.” 25

PuzzlesTest your brain. 30

ALL ABOuT FOOd Chew On ThisBill’s by the Beach. 20

Crawfish BashSecond annual event. 22

TastingsWhat’s in a Name? 25 Common beer misconceptions. 24

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Gary HellmichHELLMICHELECTRIC, INC.903 West Laurel Ave., Foley, Al 36535251-943-2350 • 251-970-1826 [email protected]

Welcome to the10th Annual

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Overview pg. 6

Balloon Rides pg. 7

Volunteer Information pg. 8

Weekend Parking pg. 8

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Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival lifts off

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GULF COASTHOT AIRBALLOONFESTIVAL

10th Annual

Foley, Alabama

Tethered Rides Live Entertainment Arts, Crafts & More

Tethered Rides

JUNE 13 & 14Foley Sports Complex18507 U.S. Hwy. 98 W.

Foley, AlabamaFREE SHUTTLE SERVICE(From the Tanger Outlets)

FREE ADMISSION

By Cathy [email protected]

The Foley Sports Complex will be full of hot air on Father’s Day weekend as the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, along with sponsorship from Tanger Outlets, presents the 10th annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Bal-

loon Festival.“For many, this event brings thoughts of brightly colored balloons gracing

the skies, arts and crafts, entertainment and loads of family fun,” said Chamber President/CEO Donna Watts.

The event features more than 50 hot air balloonists from across the country taking to the skies on both mornings. Plus, attendees came get up close and personal as the hot air balloons and their pilots light up the evening skies at the nightly balloon glows, scheduled for Friday and Saturday night. Hot air balloons carry passengers up to 25 feet in the air, giving them a bird’s eye view of the festival. The balloons are tied to the ground using ropes while passengers experience a smooth ascent and descent.

The event includes Disc Connected K-9 World Famous Frisbee Dog Show, live musical entertainment, activities, vendors and a kids’ zone, which in-cludes the opportunity to pet baby alligators.

Celebrating 10 years!Celebrate the 10th Annual Gulf

Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival with a souvenir of your very own. This year's festival artwork was designed by Fran Fisher and features 10 balloons com-memorating the 10th celebration of this unique event.

Official festival posters, t-shirts and other souvenirs are available for purchase online at gulfcoastballoon-festival.com.


PHOTOS COURTESY OF SOUTH BALDWIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Balloon ridesHot Air Balloon Teth-

ered Rides are sched-uled for Friday and Sat-urday Night. Hot Air Balloons carry passen-gers up to 25 feet in the air giving them a bird’s eye view of the festival. Hot Air Balloons are tied to ground using ropes while passengers experience a smooth ascent and descent in the balloon.

A limited number of ride tickets will be sold prior to and during the festival. No refunds or exchanges will be given in the event of inclem-ent weather or cancella-tion of balloon rides

Hours of Balloon ride Operations• Friday, 6/13 and

Saturday 6/14, 7:00pm- 8:30pm, or until tickets are sold out.

Price• Adults (13+): $20 each• Children (6-12): $15

each

• Ages 5 & under, pregnant women, or individuals with health conditions: Not eligible

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10th Annual

GULF COASTHOT AIR

BALLOONFESTIVAL

Foley, AlabamaTHURSDAY, JUNE 126:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.Tanger Outlets Kickoff & Glow EventTanger Outlets, 2601 S. McKenzie St., Foley

• Hot Air Balloon Glow• Four Day Super Sale• Spin the Wheel for free prizes• Children’s Entertainment

FRIDAY, JUNE 132 p.m.–10 p.m.Foley Sports Complex,18507 U.S. Hwy. 98 W., Foley

• World Famous Disc-Connected K-9 Frisbee Dog Shows

• Hot Air Balloon Glow at Dusk• Live Music Headliner: The Molly Ringwalds

8:30-10:30 p.m.• Free Kid’s Fun Zone• Arts, Crafts & Food • Tethered Rides at Dusk

(available for purchase online)

SATURDAY, JUNE 146 a.m.–10 p.m.Foley Sports Complex,18507 U.S. Hwy. 98 W., Foley

• World Famous Disc-Connected K-9 FrisbeeDog Shows

• Hot Air Balloon Competition Flight at Dawn• Live Music Headliner: The Mulligan Brothers

8:30-10:30 p.m.• Free Kid’s Fun Zone with appearances

by Alligator Alley• Arts, Crafts & Food• Hot Air Balloon Glow at Dusk• Tethered Rides at Dusk

(available for purchase online)

PARKINGOnsite Parking is available for $5. Guests mayaccess onsite parking by traveling from Hwy 59,west on Hwy 98. Turn right on N. Hickory St.proceed to Cater Lee Way and turn left. Festivalentrance is on the left.

SHUTTLEFree shuttle service from Tanger Outlets to thefestival. Shuttle runs Friday and Saturday from2—10 p.m. Shuttle pick-up located behind NikeFactory Store.


Serving South Baldwin County Since 1916www.rivierautilities.com

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Get behind the scenesAll of the aspects of the weekend seem to come together

magically — after all, isn't a hot air balloon a magical thing? But the reality is that it requires the help of over 300 volunteers working behind the scenes as well as in plain sight. Three hundred people filled with pride for this community and this event and that help bring huge smiles and fond memories to attendees of all ages.

Become a volunteer and you will find an assortment of opportunities. From set-up to working with children to manning booths — and even being part of a balloon crew.

Volunteers will receive a free official 2014 Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival t-shirt and a volunteer parking pass.

To sign up contact the South Baldwin Chamber Office at 943-3291.

Weekend parking packages Purchased weekend parking packages in advance for

$25. They include one official festival t-shirt, one poster and one unlimited parking pass for the weekend.

Please note: This item must be picked up at the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce office at 112 W. Laurel Ave., Foley prior to 4 p.m., Thursday, June 12.

For additional parking and shuttle information see the ad on page 7.


Proud Supporter of Foley’s10th Annual Gulf Coast

HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVALJune 13 & 14, 2014

Come to Cain’s Piggly Wiggly-Cost Plus and pick up some of their Certified Angus Beef® for grilling during Father’s Day Weekend and the

Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival!

With three locations in Baldwin County, they are locally owned and easily accessible.

So Hurry On Down and Shop Cain’s Piggly Wiggly-Cost Plus.

You’ll find your neighborhood store one of your best shopping experiences ever.

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OUTdOORs

By Caroline HarrisDirector, Wind and Water Learning Center in Orange Beach

June 12 at approximately 11:13 p.m. will mark the date of this month’s full moon for Orange

Beach. June’s Full Moon is called a Full Strawberry Moon because June is a month for harvest-ing strawberries.

All Full Moon names date back to the Native Ameri-cans, as tribes gave special names to the Moons to keep track of the seasons. The City of Orange Beach Wind and Water Learning Center has started hosting compli-mentary Full Moon Paddles for the public to encourage people to get out on the water and enjoy this monthly occurrence. Participants must supply their own kayak, paddle, PFD and white light, as regulated by the U.S.C.G.

The group will depart from the Wind and Water Learn-ing Center, located behind the Orange Beach Public

Library at 26267 Canal Road. American Canoe Associa-tion certified instructors will lead the paddle, operating the group in a diamond shaped formation with one lead paddler, a sweeper in the rear, and two paddlers on ei-ther side. The paddle will take place in scenic Wolf Bay and move Eest so participants can catch the sunset on the return trip. This event is a great way to meet fellow paddlers and enjoy the local waters on a kayak.

Full Moon Paddle WHen: Saturday, June 12; meet at 5 p.m., launch kayaks by 5:30 p.m.WHere: Wind and Water Learning Center, behind Orange Beach Public Library at 26257 Canal RoadWHAT TO BrInG: Kayak, paddle, PFD and white lightFInd OuT MOre: 251-981-6020; [email protected]

Caroline Harris

enjoy sunset, full moon on Wolf Bay

AIMING ANd ANGLING

By Kristin H. roberson

If you are looking for a little sum-mer fun with the kids, why not try your hand at crabbing along the

Alabama Gulf Coast? With more than 60 blue crab species in our waters, you can enjoy crabbing with a little knowl-edge and a bit of luck. When visiting our local backwaters, a pier or dock provides a great opportunity to catch crab while enjoying a little family time.

For crab traps and nets, fish carcasses are great bait — plus it is a great way to recycle after your fishing trip. Local bait shops and beach stores carry both crab nets and the larger plastic coated metal crab traps.

For crab nets, first secure your bait in the center sec-tion of the device. Then tightly attach the net to the pier using a rope. Drop your net into the water, wait 30 minutes and check for blue crabs. Continue repeating these steps until you have a catch. For crab baskets, follow the same steps, but let these devices soak for at least 24 hours.

Once you successfully catch a blue crab, remember they have claws and will use them, so always handle with care.

Blue crab meat is soft, sweet and juicy — a perfect addition to your seafood dish.

Crabbing tips• Recreational crab trap owners must have a valid Alabama

Saltwater Fishing License (eview OutdoorAlabama.com for state requirements)

• Individuals can use up to five crab traps for taking crabs• Crabs taken must measure at least 5 inches wide from one tip

of their lateral spine to the opposite lateral spine• Review OutdoorAlabama.com for complete details on open

water locations• Properly dispose of old, unused crab traps so they do not

become water hazards

Kristin roberson

Backwater Crabbing

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By Jill Clair GentryLifestyles [email protected]

Craft beer tasting is a popular hobby, and in south Alabama,

the Top of the Hops Beer Festival is one of only a few opportunities to try a wide selection of beers in an afternoon.

Attendees of the third annual festival at the Wharf will receive a commemora-tive sampling mug and have access to unlimited, two-ounce sampling of more than 150 craft beers. The festival will also fea-ture live music, games and seminars on topics like cooking with beer, food

pairings and homebrewing.

if you goWHen: Saturday, June 7; 4 – 8 p.m.WHere: Marina Lawn at The Wharf in Orange BeachCOsT: General admission $34.99 in advance; VIP $75 in advance; designated driver $15 in ad-vance; VIP designated driver $20 in advanceFInd OuT MOre: Visit TopofTheHopsBeerFest.com

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Beer festival returns to Orange Beach; try a bevy of brews for a few bucks

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Beer festival 101• Appoint a designated driver or plan to

call a cab. Designated driver tickets are $15, and $5 cab rides from Ride 4 $5 are available by calling 251-981-1658.

• drink from delicate to intense. Start with more delicately flavored beers like pilsners wheat beers before trying bolder flavors like IPAs, stouts and barleywines. Your palate will thank you.

• Make friends. Interesting, fun people attend beer festivals — be friendly.

• Take care of yourself. Don’t forget to wear sunscreen and drink plenty of water.

• embrace pretzel fashion. The only outside food allowed inside the festival is a beer fest classic, the pretzel necklace.

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WHERE TO GO

Cycling for cancer awareness By Cliff [email protected]

What began as a simple charity bike ride to raise money for cancer victims has turned into the largest biking event in the state of Ala-bama — the Ride Yellow, currently celebrating eight years of cycling

for a cause.The race was founded in 2007 by Ann White-Spunner and Mary Trufant

to raise awareness of cancer and to get support for their mission of inspir-ing and helping people suffering from cancer. Since its founding, the ride has raised more than $392,000 for various cancer-related causes and sup-port groups.

“We’re riding for those who have lost their fight and for the people who continue to inspire us with their bravery in fighting the disease,” Trufant said. “It’s inspiring to see so many riders and a lot of supporters come out to help raise money and to lift up these people battling cancer.”

Riders from around the Southeast, and even Maryland, will be on hand for this year’s event, in what Trufant believes will be the biggest Ride Yel-low event to date.

Trufant said she and the organizers wouldn’t be able to continue the event without the support of great volunteers, the City of Bay Minette and corporate sponsors like Infirmary Health and Wind Creek Casino.

Trufant encouraged anyone with even a casual interest in bike riding to come out for the ride and reminded riders that everyone would stay to-gether behind the pace car for the first six miles as a tribute route for those who lost their battle with cancer.

if you goWHAT: Ride YellowWHen: Saturday, June 14; Rider check-in begins at 5 a.m.WHere: Halliday Park, Bay MinetteCOsT: Online registration until Sunday June 8: Youth $25; Adult $50; Online registration Monday June 9 to Thursday, June 12: Youth $40; Adult $65; Friday, June 13 at the Expo and Packet Pickup (5 – 7 p.m.): Youth $50; Adult $75; In person at the event Saturday, June 14: Youth $50; Adult $75

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BayBears baseball tickets: The Mobile BayBears, who have played for three consecutive Southern

League championships, host a five-game series against rival Pensacola Pelicans June 11-15, which just so happens to be Father’s Day weekend. The Friday night (June 13) game has a “Halloween Night” promotion as well as the regular “Friday Night Fireworks” promotion with a spectacular post-game fireworks show.

Boat tour of the delta: For the Dad who likes the outdoors, Delta Safaris at 5 Rivers Delta in Spanish Fort has boat and kayak tours like the “Delta Wildlife Boat Eco Tour” and the “Sunset Wildlife Cruise” for reasonable,

family-friendly prices at 5rds.com. Blakeley State Park also offers delta boat tours at BlakeleyPark.com.

Movie tickets: I’m a movie buff, so movie tickets are a good gift for any

father like me. There are a few movies coming out that Dad would probably like. Buddy cop comedy “22 Jump Street” and suspense thriller “The Signal” both open June 13, and sci-fi thriller “Edge of Tomorrow” is still out in theaters.

FAMILY FUN

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Get Dad what he really wants for Father's DayBy eric [email protected]

Father’s Day is just around the corner (June 15 to be exact!), and you don’t want to be the kind of person who gets Dad an-other boring tie again this year.

Here are a few Father’s Day gift ideas that this Dad would enjoy.

KId FrIendLY

eVenT: sPeCIAL suMMer KId MOVIes: Several movie theaters in Baldwin County will show free (or cheap) kids movies all summer long.

June 11 “How to Train Your Dragon” at Premiere Cinemas in Spanish Fort

June 12 “The Croods” at 10 a.m. at Daphne Carmike; $4 includes ticket, drink, popcorn

June 17, 18, 19 “Turbo” at 10 a.m. at Cobb Pinnacle 14 in Gulf Shores; Free

June 18 “Muppets Take Manhattan” at Premiere Cinemas in Spanish Fort

June 19 “Turbo” at 10 a.m. at Daphne Carmike; $4 includes ticket, drink, popcorn

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marketplaceFridays 4 to 7 pm

May 16 - June 27

Foley, AL • Heritage Park • (251)-943-1300 • visitfoley.org

All local farmers and arts and crafts

Upcoming Music and a Movie events (Movie begins at dusk)

FoleyCity of

June 6Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

6 – 7 pmMusic by Cody Johnson

June 13Heritage Park

Marketplace onlyGulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival

June 20Jim and Angie 6 – 8 pm

Sky bubblesRocket races

June 27Cool Change

6 – 8 pmHula Hoop

& twist contest


OnGOInGCoastal Alabama Farmers & Fishermens MarketI Fridays 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.;

Saturdays 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; County Road 20, Foley

I Free admissionI CoastalAlabamaMarket.com;

251-943-1545

Moonlight Chasse’ Ballroom dance societyNo partner needed, cash bar and door prizes.I First and third Mondays;

7 – 10 p.m.; Fitzpen Place, 11247 Alabama Highway 31, Spanish Fort

I $10 for nonmembers, $7 for members, $5 for students with college ID

I Facebook.com/Moonlight-ChasseBallroomDanceSociety; 251-377-4069; [email protected]

FrIdAY, June 6Fairhope CampThe City of Fairhope will be partner-ing with coaches from Fairhope High School to offer summer activi-ties for children. Activities include

ball games, swimming, soccer, ping-pong, arts and crafts and more. No camp the week of June 30.I Through August 1; 7:30 a.m.

– 3:30 p.m.; Volanta Park and Municipal Pool

I $15 per day; $60 per week. I 251-990-0174 or pick-up

a registration form at the Fairhope Recreation Center or the Fairhope Municipal Pool

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14 DAYS Your guide to food, fun and entertainment

Fairhope camp offers plenty of summer activities for children. It runs June 6 – August 1.

Compiled by Allison WoodhamEmail calendar items to

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shindig in the sandProvides Gulf Coast musicians with access to healthcare.I Friday through Sunday,

June 6 – 8; starts daily at 11 a.m.; Flora-Bama, Pensacola, Fla.

I $40 for Billy Currington on June 7, $5 daily admission

I Florabama.com; 850-492-0611; [email protected]

First Friday Author round-upJoin us as Annie Cole, Teresa Taylor, John O’Melveny Woods and Louis Agnello “Cousin Vinny” all sign copies of their books during First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Fairhope. I 6 p.m.; Page and Palette I Free admission I PageandPalette.com;

251-928-5295

summerTide Theatre presents All shook up by Joe diPietroInspired by and features well-loved tunes from Elvis Presley.

The production centers around a mysterious stranger who rides into a small, Midwestern town and teaches the residents about life, love and the power of rock and roll.I Every Tuesday – Sunday

through July 4; 8 p.m.; George C. Meyer Performing Arts Center, Gulf Shores

I $15 – $20I SummerTide.org;

251-968-6721

High Hopes for AutismThree day fundraiser for Autism full of food, fun and live music.I June 6 – 8; Pirate’s

Cove MarinaI $10 per dayI HighHopeForAutism.com;

251-968-7007

sATurdAY, June 7Top of the HopsI For details, see pg. 12

O delta dayIncludes a fishing tournament, river raft and inter tube races,

live entertainment, fish and chicken plates, a silent auction, dessert competition. Funds raised benefit the Leah Ann Overstreet Memorial Scholarship Fund.I 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Lower

Bryant’s Landing, StocktonI Free admissionI 251-751-9216

MOndAY, June 9“Healthy Body, Healthy Mind” Sponsored by the North Bald-win Coalition for Excellence in Education. Rising third through sixth graders will focus on fitness and nutrition. Each day of the camp will involve a dif-ferent aspect of health. A local field trip will end the week. Classes are divided by gender. I Through June 13; 8:30 -

11:30 a.m.; Bay Minette Intermediate School

I $50 I 251-580-1625

david stephens, a member of All Hands Productions, will bring a quality puppet pro-duction to the Foley Civic Center June 12.

THE BUzz ON THE COAsTCity of Robertsdale2014

Summer ProgramBOYS FOOTBALL CAMP

June 24-26 (Camp II) 9am-12pm

BOYS AND GIRLS TENNISCAMP

June 10-12 • 1pm-3pm

GIRLS SOFTBALL CAMP(12 Years of Age and Under)

June 10-12 • 9am-12pm

BOYS BASEBALL CAMPJune 17-19 • 9am-12pm

BOYS AND GIRLS SOCCERCAMP

June 17-19 • 4:30pm-7:00pm

DANCE CAMPJune 17-19 • 9am-10:30am

(Ages 4-7)June 17-19 •11am-12:30pm

(Ages 8-11)

EXPLORING SCIENCE CAMPJune 23-27 (Ages 6-9) • 9am-12pm

June 23-27 (Ages 10-12) • 1pm -4pm

SUPER HERO CAMPJuly 7-11 (Ages 6-9) • 9am-12pm

COOKING AROUND THEWORLD CAMP

July 7-11 (Ages 10-12) • 1pm-4pm

BOYS BASKETBALL CAMPJuly 8-10 • 9am-12pm

GIRLS SOFTBALL CAMP II(12 Years of Age and Over)

July 8-10 • 9am-12pm

GIRLS CHEERLEADER CAMPJuly 14-16 • 9am-12pm

CITY LEAGUE COACHESAND PLAYERS CAMP

(FOOTBALL)July 28-29 • 5:30pm-8pm

For More Info Call:

251-947-5467or go to Website:

www.robertsdale.org


Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach’s summer Art CampParticipation is open to rising-first through rising-seventh graders. A limited number of partial scholarships are avail-able. Each camper will receive a Summer Art Camp T-shirt, a daily snack and drinks. Stu-dents should bring a sack lunch each day.I June 9 – 13; 8:30 a.m. –

3 p.m.I $165 for the first student

and $145 per sibling I CoastalArtsCenter.com;

251-981-2787

“spectacular science” Camp Sponsored by the North Baldwin Coalition for Excel-lence in Education. Rising fifth through eighth graders will participate in a science camp full of exciting and challenging activities including bottle rock-ets, tower-building with Balsa wood, and more. Participants should pack a lunch. I Through June 13; 9 a.m.

– 3 p.m.; Bay Minette Middle School

I $75 I 251-580-1625

10th Annual One Town One Tale with Gabrielle ZevinJoin us for the signing and discussion of Zevin’s highly anticipated novel “The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry.“ I 6 p.m.; Fairhope

Public Library I 251-928-5295

TuesdAY, June 10Jeff shaaraNew York Times bestselling author Jeff Shaara returns to the Civil War terrain he knows so well, with the latest novel in the series that started with A Blaze of Glory and A Chain of Thunder.I 6 p.m.; VFW Post Fairhope I Tickets to the book signing

and author discussion are free and available to pick up at the bookstore. This $10 value is a gift to the members of the

community compliments of Page & Palette and VFW Post Fairhope.

WednesdAY, June 11english decorative Arts within the Bellingrath Home with Tom McGeheeArchitect George Roberts described the architectural style of the Bellingrath Home as “English Renaissance.” Following his presentation, there will be a special tour of the Bellingrath Home to see these English treasures up close. Reservations requested.I 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.;

Bellingrath Gardens and Home, Theodore

I Free for members, $12.50 for non-members

I 251-973-2217 ext. 111; [email protected]

THursdAY, June 12Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon FestivalI For details, see pg. 5

david stephensMember of All Hands Productions; his puppets have been on stage for over 10 years, and he is dedicated to bringing quality puppet productions to children and their families.I 10 a.m.; Foley Civic CenterI Free admissionI 251-970-5111

Anton disclafani Part scandalous love story, part heartbreaking family drama, “The Yonahlossee Riding Camp for Girls” is an immersive, transporting page-turner and the major debut of an impor-tant new writer.I 12 p.m.; Page &

Palette, Fairhope I Free and open to the

public. Call the store to reserve lunch for $10.

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Gallery Talk and Tea Have afternoon tea and learn about the history of watercolor. Dr. Robert Bantens discusses how the artists have explored the technical, visual and stylistic possibilities of this medium. American Watercolor Catalogs available for purchase. I 3 p.m.; Eastern Shore

Art Center I $5; Free admission for

art center members I 251-928-2228

Meet the south Alabama CoachesThe University of South Alabama’s National Alumni As-sociation Baldwin Chapter invites you to enjoy a seafood buffet, cash bar, silent auction and to meet USA baseball coach Mark Calvi, softball coach Becky Clark, basketball coaches Terry Fowler and Matthew Graves and head football coach Joey Jones. All proceeds benefit student scholarships.I 5:30 – 8 p.m.; Tacky Jacks

on the Causeway I 251-460-7084

GodspellSPIRIT Youth Choir from First United Methodist Church in San Angelo, Texas will present the musical/drama during a special concert/worship service.I 7:00 p.m.; Spirit Center of

Foley United Methodist ChurchI Free admission I 251-943-4393;

[email protected]; [email protected]

FrIdAY, June 13Flora-Bama Fishing rodeoI For details, see pg. 31

daniel James BrownFor readers of Laura Hillenbrand’s “Seabiscuit” and “Unbroken,” the dramatic story of the Ameri-can rowing team that stunned the world at Hitler’s 1936 Berlin

Olympics. Bestselling author Daniel James Brown will sign and discuss “The Boys in the Boat.”I 6 p.m.; The Venue I Tickets are $15 and include

hors d’oeuvres and a $5 cou-pon toward the book purchase.

I 251-928-5295

sATurdAY, June 14rIdeYeLLOWI For details, see pg. 13

Zoe FishmanFrom the author of Balancing Acts and Saving Ruth comes the funny, heartwarming and utterly relatable story of three women, each facing her own transitional moment, and all grappling with the idea of motherhood. Join us as we host Zoe Fishman to sign copies of her latest novel “Driving Lessons.”I 1 – 3 p.m.; Page & Palette I Free admissionI 251-928-5295

MOndAY, June 16“Art for the Fun of It” Sponsored by the North Bald-win Coalition for Excellence in Education. Rising fourth through sixth graders will receive and introduction to painting and other mixed media to create their own masterpieces. I Through June 20; 9 -

11 a.m.; Bay Minette Intermediate School

I $60 I 251-580-1625

Karen WhiteReminiscent of the bestselling Tradd Street series, “A Long Time Gone” has a taste of Southern charm filled with old cities and their ghosts, White’s signature style, making her the quintessential Southern writer on the scene today. Free and open to the public.I Noon; Page & Palette I Call the store to reserve lunch

for $10.

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TuesdAY, June 17summerTide Intermediate drama CampIntermediate camp focuses on monologues, simple scene work, improvisation and dance and music. There are no age restrictions for any of the camps; however, campers must be able to read and take direction. Snacks are furnished each day. Onsite registration will be available at 8 a.m. on the Tuesday session of each week’s camp, but space is limited and preregistration is encouraged.I Through June 21; 9 a.m. – 1

p.m.; George C. Meyer Performing Arts Center, Gulf Shores

I $100 per child, per campI SummerTide.org;

251-968-6721

THursdAY, June 19reno’s reptilesWith over 30 years of experience, Reno and his wife Starla have made it a goal to educate children and adults of all ages about beautiful reptile creatures. I 10 a.m.; Foley Civic CenterI Free admissionI 251-970-5111

Mary Kay Andrews Page & Pallete hosts a bestselling author to sign and discuss her new novel “Save the Date.”I 6 p.m.; Fairhope Public Library I 251-968-5295

sATurdAY, June 20north Baldwin Chamber 2nd Annual Crawfish BashI For details, see pg. 22

summerTide Beginner drama Camp Beginner Camp focuses on basic elements of theatre, such as story theatre, dance and music. There are no age restrictions for any of the camps; however, campers must be able to read and take direction. Snacks are furnished each day. Onsite registration will be available at 8 a.m. on the Tuesday session of each week’s camp, but space is limited and preregistration is encouraged.I Through June 14; 9 a.m. –

1 p.m.; George C. Meyer Performing Arts Center, Gulf Shores

I $100 per child, per campI SummerTide.org;

251-968-6721

summertide Theatre is back again for the month of June with “All shook up,” featuring the music of elvis Presley.


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Wine, hors d'oeuvres and art … Visit a local art walk; support local artists, enjoy an affordable night out

Art walks are abundant in Baldwin County and the surrounding areas. Some focus mainly on fine art. Many of the galleries that open their doors for art walk offer complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres.

Others offer a wider variety of options, like arts and crafts, fresh vegetables, kids activities and live music. The best part? All of these art walks don't charge admission.

Fairhope's First Friday Art WalkWalk begins at the Eastern Shore Art Center. Wine and refreshments served at select locations.• First Fridays except December, 6 – 8 p.m.;

downtown Fairhope• 251-928-2228

Heritage Park MarketplaceFeatures local farm fresh products, arts and crafts, music and a movie. • Fridays from 4 – 7 p.m. in May

and June, live music at 6 p.m. with a movie afterward; Heritage Park in Foley

• 251-943-1300; [email protected]; VisitFoley.org

Gulf Coast Art Alliance Art MarketFeatures original art by lo-cal and regional artists, art projects for children, local musicians and concessions. • First Saturdays from 10 a.m.

– 5 p.m.; Meyer Park, East 22nd Avenue, Gulf Shores

• GulfCoastArtsAlliance.com

LOdA Art WalkWine and refreshments served at select locations.• Second Fridays; 6 – 9 p.m.;

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Gallery night• Third Fridays; 5 – 9 p.m.;

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By Jill Clair Gentry Lifestyles [email protected] s eafood along the Gulf Coast

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“I always wanted to have a restaurant at the beach,” Henry says. “I'm pursuing a dream I've had for a long time. We've hired a world-class chef, have a beautiful facility and are on a journey to deliver a new dining ex-perience to locals and visitors on Alabama's Gulf Coast.”

Bill's by the Beach, located on West Beach Boulevard in Gulf Shores — just across from the Gulf of Mexico — features what Henry calls “healthy coastal cuisine.” Fresh, local produce, made-from-scratch ingredients, affordable prices and an unobstructed view of the ocean makes Bill's by the Beach a one-of-a-kind dining experi-ence. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and has an upscale style menu with an unpretentious atmosphere.

“People should be able to enjoy a great meal and a bottle of wine while wearing their flip-flops and cutoffs,” Henry says. “It's the beach.”

Chef Vincent Cofer, a Johnson & Wales trained chef who has worked for several high-quality, high-volume restaurants cooking everything from French to Asian cuisine, says he is excited to bring an affordable, light dining option to Gulf Shores.

“This area doesn't really have anything like this,” Cofer says.

Bill’s by the Beach’s fish sandwich is the most popular item on the menu. “everyone says it’s the best fish sandwich they’ve ever had,” Henry says. The sandwich features fresh fish (catch of the day), hydro-ponic butter lettuce, red onion and juicy, ripe tomatoes. The mustardy remoulade sauce on the sandwich adds complexity and complements the fish well. At $8.95, this tasty sandwich is a steal.

These tacos — Gulf shrimp, mango salsa and Bill’s by the Beach’s coastal slaw topped with a chipotle aioli — are full of flavor, but won’t leave you need-ing a nap after lunch. The coastal slaw is what makes these tacos great. Chef Cofer says his slaw secret is adding pureed ginger.

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Great music, delicious food and fun times are all on the docket for the North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce’s Second Annual Crawfish Bash.

North Baldwin Chamber Director Ashley Jones said that while the Chamber was pleased with the turnout at the inaugural bash last year, she hopes to see more people come and enjoy themselves at this year’s event.

“It’s a great chance for folks to come and enjoy food, music and fellowship with one another,” Jones said. “It’s going to be another great event, and families are certainly welcome.”

Included in the ticket price are all of the foods (crawfish, corn, potatoes, sausage) as well as drinks (soda from Pepsi in Atmore, beer from Fairhope Brewing).

There will be kids activities on site as well as music entertainment from DJ MsOnDaGo, Marsha Stevens and Brad Lawley. Tickets can be purchased at the North Bald-win Chamber Office or from any NBC Board Member. PHOTOS COURTESY OF NORTH BALDWIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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did you know? The Bordeaux region of France is the largest wine growing area of France with a vineyard area of more than 120,000 hectares. Bordeaux wine is made by more than 8,500 producers.

In the next issue: What are growlers? This beer con-tainer makes its way to Alabama.

Heart healthyStudies have shown

that moderate beer drink-ing can have a positive im-pact on heart health. Beer drinkers who drink about a pint a day are 31 percent less likely to suffer from a heart attack, stroke or heart disease. Beer also contains significant amounts of magnesium, selenium, po-tassium, phosphorus, bio-tin and B vitamins.

rich in flavor, rich in calories

Often, people will choose to drink a flavor-

less, low-calorie beer to cut back on their caloric intake — only to pound six or seven beers in a night. You would be better off all around by choosing a bet-ter beer up front and drinking less, but enjoying it much more. Pick something like Redhook Long Hammer IPA. This beer, which has 195 calories, features some intense flavors, so you'll want to sip on it. Enjoy one or two beers like this

in a night, and you'll get pretty close to breaking even with the ultra-light beers in terms of calo-ries.

Low calorieIf you must

go with a low-calorie beer, consider Hoegaarden (pro-nounced 'who-garden'), a white wheat beer produced in Belgium. It contains about 150 calories a bottle, so while it is no Miller 64, it is relatively low in calo-ries.

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Jon robitailleBeer/Wine Specialist at Cain’s Piggly [email protected]

Confusion amongst the aisles of a wine shop is not all that uncommon. Some wine labels are straightforward (Chardonnay, Pi-not Noir, etc.), easy to understand and you know what you’re getting. Others are not.

Red blends are not as forthright and sometimes include confusing terminology. Be-fore one can fully understand what these words mean, a comprehension of Bordeaux, the mother of all red blends, is essential.

In a nutshell, a Bordeaux is any wine produced in the Bor-deaux region of France. Bordeaux wines are strictly regulated and can only be blended from two or more of the permitted grapes — Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Ver-dot, Malbec and rarely Carménère.

The words Saint-Émilion, Pomerol, Médoc or Graves on a bottle of Bordeaux represents its sub-region and particular wine style.

Médoc and Graves are Left Bank wines (from the left bank of the Garonne River) and are dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, but usually have a significant portion of Merlot. These wines are big and bold and are usually meant to be cellared before drink-ing. Saint-Émilion and Pomerol are Right Bank wines (on the right bank of the Dordogne River) and are typically a Merlot-dominant fruity blend with minimal influence of oak and meant to be drunk young.

By scott Gentry [email protected]

H a v e you ever de-cided against having a beer based on some nu- t r i -tional aspect of the beverage? If you drink beer and count calories and carbs, you prob-ably have. I don’t want to make the argument that all beers are healthful, but I do want to offer a paradigm shift on what you may think of the nutritional content of beer.

scott Gentry

Jon robitaille

Common names found on red blend labels CLAreT – In the United States, a Claret is simply a red wine in the style of

Bordeaux. Generally associated with a dry, dark red Bordeaux.CuVee – Simply means “blend.”GsM – GSM is an acronym used for a red blend made from the grapes Gr-

enache, Shiraz, and Mourvèdre. Commonly found in Australian wines.MerITAGe – In the late 1980s, a group of California winemakers

trademarked the word “Meritage” (rhymes with heritage) as a true Bordeaux produced outside of the Bordeaux region. The word is a combination of the words merit and heritage. Winemakers using the Meritage label must follow the same practices used in Bordeaux.

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S ince June is Interna-tional Crime Month, it seems only fitting

to feature a little crime fiction for the book review this month — specifically, Timothy Hallinan’s amus-ing “Herbie’s Game,” the fourth book in his Junior Bender mystery series.

Hallinan’s main charac-ter, the jovial professional burglar Junior Bender, finds himself in the mid-dle of a murderous plot in this novel, as he seeks the perpetrator who stole a list of clients from the city’s top hitman finder and the people who killed the man who taught him the crime game – Herbie Mott.

Bender journeys across Los Angeles and meets a bevy of amusing and dis-turbing figures through-out the city’s shady un-

derworld, but never loses his trademark wit and penchant for clever barbs. Along the way, Bender not only questions other people, but asks himself why he continues to make his living as a criminal.

Lovers of the detective novel will find Hallinan’s work to be more jovial than his crime fiction predecessors Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler, but his ability to create fast-paced and humorous dialogue helps move the plot along in a satisfying way.

The book is, admit-tedly, perhaps not the best crime novel I’ve ever read, but it would be a perfect read for a nice afternoon at the beach or a rainy day read on your sofa — preferably with a nice hot cup of tea.

“Herbie’s Game”by Timothy Hallinan


LIVE LOCAL MUsICKArAOKedaphneTop of the Bay Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 9 p.m.FoleyGood Time Charlies every Tuesday at 10 p.m.The Office Lounge every

Wednesday at 8 p.m.Ft. MorganBehind the Pines Bar & Grill every Wednesday at 8 p.m.Gulf shoresTacky Jacks every Thursday at 5:30 p.m.Mudbugs

Pink Pony Pub every night at 9 p.m.Orange BeachIsland Times daiquiri Bar every Thursday at 8 p.m.Live Bait every night at 8 p.m.The undertow Wednesday – Fri-day at 9:30 p.m.

Perdido Key Happy Harbor on the Line every Wednesday at 6 p.m.

OPen MICFairhopeAmerican Legion 199 open guitar jams every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.Courtyard 311 every Tuesday at 7 p.m.The Gumbo shack every Thursday at 6 p.m.FoleyThe Office Lounge every Tuesday at 6 p.m.Gulf shoresTacky Jacks every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.Orange BeachHappy Harbor the Mothership Tuesday at 6 p.m.Live Bait every Sunday at 8 p.m.Perdido KeyFlora-Bama every Monday at 6 p.m.

TrIVIAdaphneMoe’s Bar B Que every Wednesday at 7 p.m.FairhopeFairhope Brewing Company every Thursdayravenite Pizzeria Live Trivia

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LIVE LOCAL MUsICevery Tuesday, Live Sports Trivia every WednesdayFoleyGood Time Charlies at 10 p.m. WednesdAY, June 4Gulf shoresThe Hangout Category 4LuLu’s Jimmy LumpkinOrange BeachBaumhower’s Mike Eagan Bimini Bobs Greg Brown Compleat Angler Jay Williams spanish FortBluegill restaurant Ross +1

THursdAY, June 5Gulf shoresThe Hangout Cornbred/ Matthew WinninghamLuLu’s CoConut RadioOrange BeachThe Ampitheater at The Wharf Zac Brown Band Baumhower’s Jerry Powell Bimini Bobs Mike EagenCompleat Angler Greg BrownHappy Harbor Ryan BalthropIsland Times daiquiri Bar Sam Glass Band Live Bait Dirty Pop

FrIdAY, June 6FairhopeOld 27 Grill Christina ChristianWindmill Market Eric Jones/Funk n’ BrownGulf shoresThe Hangout Mario Mena Band/Foxy Iguanas

LuLu’s Meachum Motor Company featuring Rebecca Barry Tacky Jacks Alvarado Road Show Orange BeachBaumhower’s Double DBimini Bobs Greg BrownCompleat Angler Tyler Champion Flora-Bama Shindig in the Sand Happy Harbor The BeachbillysIsland Times daiquiri Bar Turbo CrabLive Bait Dirty Pop

sATurdAY, June 7daphneTop of the Bay Gypsy Riot and Bobby FairhopeWindmill Market Lee Yankie Gulf shoresThe Hangout Mojiles/DJ SrembaPapa rocco’s Smokey and Mark Tacky Jacks Alvarado Road Show Orange BeachBaumhower’s Tyler Champion Bimini Bobs Jerry Powell Compleat Angler Greg Brown Flora-Bama Billy Curringtown Shindig in the Sand Happy Harbor GFK Island Times daiquiri Bar Whyte CapsLive Bait Dirty Pop spanish FortBluegill restaurant Brittany Grimes

sundAY, June 8FairhopeWindmill Market Amanda Caudill

Gulf shoresCompleat Angler Danny Spiro The Hangout Jay Williams Band/The Perry WallLuLu’s Peek Tacky Jacks Alvarado Road Show Orange BeachBaumhower’s Justin Forbes Bimini Bobs Ric McArthur Flora-Bama Shindig in the Sand Happy Harbor Rez spanish Fort

Bluegill restaurant Dale Drinkard Jr.

MOndAY, June 9Gulf shoresBig O’s Chase Brown Flora-Bama Songwriter Shootout The Hangout The Investment/ Ellux Furor LuLu’s Brent Burns Orange BeachLive Bait DJ J. Steven

Billy Curringtonwill perform

saturday, June 7 at shindig in the sand.

Ticketsfor his

performanceare $40.

Answers:Puzzles on page 30


TuesdAY, June 10Gulf shoresBig O’s Logan and Jennifer The Hangout Banditos/DJ Sremba LuLu’s Alvarado Road Show sunset Cork room Lisa ChristianOrange BeachLive Bait DJ J. Steven

WednesdAY, June 11Gulf shoresThe Hangout Banditos LuLu’s Alvarado Road Show Orange BeachBaumhower’s Mike Eagan Bimini Bobs Greg BrownCompleat Angler Jay Williams Happy Harbor Chris Bryantspanish FortBluegill restaurant Ross +1

THursdAY, June 12Gulf shoresThe Hangout Cornbred/Adam Holt Band LuLu’s Kyle & Karl Orange BeachBaumhower’s Jerry Powell Bimini Bobs Destiny BrownCompleat Angler Jay Williams Happy Harbor Wes LoperLive Bait Lazy Poets

FrIdAY, June 13FairhopeOld 27 Grill Tyler Champion Windmill Market Emily StuckeyGulf shoresThe Hangout Jamie Bergeron and the Kickin Cajuns/Foxy IguanasLuLu’s Bud Smith and Friends Tacky Jacks Tommy Morse Orange BeachBaumhower’s Double DBimini Bobs Greg BrownCompleat Angler Al & KathyHappy Harbor RezIsland Times daiquiri Bar Jay Williams Band Live Bait Lazy Poets spanish FortBluegill restaurant Brittany Grimes

sATurdAY, June 14daphneTop of the Bay Stone Viper FairhopeOld 27 Grill Jim St. JamesWindmill Market Southern StarFoleyThe Office Lounge Anniversary Party Gulf shoresThe Hangout Jamie Bergeron and the Kickin Cajuns/Oak and AshLuLu’s Swagger Papa rocco’s Smokey and MarkTacky Jacks Pale Moon Rising Orange BeachBaumhower’s Tyler Champion Bimini Bobs Jerry Powell Compleat Angler Danny Spiro Island Times daiquiri Bar Logan Spicer Band Live Bait Lazy Poets

sundAY, June 15FairhopeOld 27 Grill Lisa ZanghiWindmill Market Mitch Johnston Gulf shoresThe Hangout Kyle and Karl Band/The Perry WallLuLu’s Delta Reign Tacky Jacks Adam Doleac Orange BeachBaumhower’s Justin Forbes Bimini Bobs Ric McArthur Compleat Angler Destiny BrownHappy Harbor Cowboy Johnson spanish FortBluegill restaurant Dale Drinkard Jr.

MOndAY, June 16Gulf shoresBig O’s Chase Brown Flora-Bama Songwriter Shootout The Hangout The Investment/Ellux Furor LuLu’s Jon Cowart Big O’s Chase Brown Orange BeachLive Bait DJ J. Steven

TuesdAY, June 17FairhopeOld 27 Grill Summer Garden Fiesta

– Fundraiser for Bayside Medical Missions – Tickets $25.00Gulf shoresBig O’s Logan and Jennifer The Hangout Rhythm Intervention/DJ Sremba LuLu’s Grits N Pieces sunset Cork room Lisa ChristianOrange BeachLive Bait DJ J. Steven

WednesdAY, June 18Gulf shoresThe Hangout Category 4LuLu’s Cool Rayz Orange BeachBaumhower’s Mike Eagan Bimini Bobs Greg BrownCompleat Angler Jay Williams spanish FortBluegill restaurant Ross +1

THursdAY, June 19Gulf shoresThe Hangout Cornbred/Matthew Winningham LuLu’s Crowned Jewelz Orange BeachBaumhower’s Jerry Powell Bimini Bobs Destiny BrownCompleat Angler Greg Brown Happy Harbor Hold

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FrIdAY, June 20FairhopeOld 27 Grill Christina Christian Windmill Market Jimmy Lumpkin / Nick Talley Duo Gulf shoresThe Hangout Mario Mena Band/Foxy Iguanas LuLu’s The Nashville Gang Tacky Jacks Charlie and Mel Orange BeachBaumhower’s Double DBimini Bobs Greg BrownCompleat Angler Al & KathyHappy Harbor Tips for LucyIsland Times daiquiri Bar Sam Glass Band Live Bait Stellar spanish FortBluegill restaurant Brittany Grimes

OnGOInGrobertsdaleMagnolia Blossom Cafe live music every Friday nightsilverhillThe Porch live music every Saturday from 8 p.m.-midnight and Sunday from 4-7 p.m.

LIVE LOCAL MUsIC Find local musician Melissa Joiner playing around town.


GIVING BACk

FAIrHOPe Barnwell Baptist Church, 7780 U.S. Highway 98 Trinity Presbyterian Church, 545 South Mobile Street St. Francis at the Point, 17280 Scenic Hwy. 98 The Garage Studio, 17070 Scenic Highway 98Fairhope United Methodist Church, 155 South Section Street Recreation Center, 803 North Greeno RoadThe Elks Lodge, 561 S. Mobile St.

GuLF sHOres Lagoon Baptist Church, 17867 State Highway 180 W.Shell Banks Baptist Church, 12125 State Hwy 180Gulf Shores United Methodist Church, 1900 Gulf Shores ParkwayOur Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church, 308 East 22nd Ave.Blue Girl Beading, 2200 East 2nd Street Suite F Beach Reflections, 1210 Gulf Shores Parkway Southport Campground, 108

Waterway West Blvd.

MAGnOLIA sPrInGs Magnolia Springs Baptist Church, 15090 U.S. Hwy 98

OrAnGe BeACH Christian Life Church, 25550 Canal Road Island Air, 4399 Lindsey LaneThe Orange Grove, 25122 Perdido Beach Blvd., Suite 7 Worship on the Water at the Flora-Bama Lounge and Package Store

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By Jill Clair GentryLifestyles [email protected]

Let's be honest: we really don't need all those shoes. As I look through my own closet, I see several pairs of shoes that are in good condition that I simply don't wear anymore. They only go with that one outfit, my style has changed or I just have way too many ballet flats.

I could drop my unused shoes off at a thrift store, where they may or may not be bought — or I could donate them to our local Soles4Souls shoe drive, where I know they will be used to provide job opportunities and footwear to people around the world.

soles4soulsSoles4Souls, Inc. advances the fight

against global poverty through social enterprise — a term describing chari-ties that use proven business practices to create positive social change. Each year, Soles4Souls collects millions of used and new shoes from volunteer shoe drives, civic groups, churches and schools, small businesses and big-brand companies.

Most reusable shoes are distributed to support micro-enterprise programs, creating and sustaining desperately-needed jobs in poor nations. The re-sulting revenue that Soles4Souls earns then helps fund free distribution of new shoes and clothing throughout the U.S. and overseas. Last year, Soles4Souls distributed almost two million pairs of used shoes and 1.9 million pairs of new shoes in North and Central America, Africa and the Caribbean.

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dragon Boat Festival hits the delta June 7

reel in fun, cash prizes at Flora-Bama Fishing rodeo

Teams are registering fast to participate in the newest sport to hit Mobile and Baldwin County.

The inaugural FUSE Project Dragon Boat Festival will allow participants to raise funds while rowing in a 46-foot Chinese rowboat. Thirty teams have signed up for the adrenaline filled racing action and to raise pledges for the FUSE Project and its community partners. Each participant is raising $60 individually, with that money providing 2.5 hours of teaching for at-risk children at Scarborough Middle School and educating Mobile and Baldwin County middle school children about wise stewardship of water quality and living resources of Alabama’s estuaries.

What is dragon Boat racing?Hong Kong style dragon boats are 46 feet long and holds

20 people. A drummer sits in a seat seat above the first two paddlers and pounds away while the team rows and a steerer guides the boat.

What is the Fuse Project?The FUSE Project's goal is to support tangible, real-

istic projects that will benefit children on the Alabama Gulf Coast. The nonprofit organization supports existing philanthropies with specific project ideas and grassroots efforts by motivated members of the community. Past projects include funding an after school program for at-risk youth, sponsoring a Distinguished Young Woman contestant, supporting the Big House Foundation and funding Light of the Village ministries.

By John [email protected]

Ever fished a tournament for croaker? Know what a croaker is?

Find out Father’s Day weekend at the Flora-Bama Fishing Rodeo. It is, organizers say, “the funnest fishing tournament on the Gulf Coast.”

More than 30 fish categories are fair game, in-cluding the fun category which will be comprised of the aforementioned croaker, pin fish, spade fish, blue crab and sting ray. There is also a big-game Calcutta cat-egory for tuna, dauphin, wahoo and swordfish.

It may all be in fun, but more than $130,000 in cash in prizes is on the line, including an 18-foot center con-sole boat for the winner of the Legendary Marine Master Angler award, and the Paradise Lodge Top Lady Angler wins a four-night, three-day fishing trip for four to Para-dise Lodge.

Additional individual jackpots red snapper jackpot: $250 per boat

King mackerel jackpot: $250 per boat Speckled trout jackpot: $150 per boat. Oh, the croaker. It’s a fish used to catch other

fish, and it usually doesn’t get much bigger than a pound. It makes a croaking sound by vibrating its air bladders to attract females during spawn-ing season.

Now, go have some fun!

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if you goWHen: Saturday, June 7WHere: 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, Spanish FortWHY: To raise money for local schools and teach children about stewardship of water quality in Alabama’s estuariesFInd OuT MOre: TheFUSEproject.org; 251-654-3798; [email protected]

if you goWHen: Friday through Sunday, June 13–15WHere: Flora-Bama Yacht ClubCOsT: $35 per anglerWHO IT BeneFITs: Special Operations Warriors FoundationFInd OuT MOre: FloraBamaFishingRodeo.com or FloraBama Fishing Rodeo on Facebook


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Gulf Coast Buzz (June 6 - 19, 2014)