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DISCOVER WOLF CREEK PARK: Located just a few miles north of the Foley Beach Express Bridge, south of Baldwin County 20 at 9575 Wolf Creek Rd., Wolf United Methodist Women's Creek Park contains 20 acres of pristine walking trails. Owned by the City of Foe- ley, the park is a perfect place to kayak, fish, bird watch, walk the trails, or enjoy a Marketplace Bazaar Jan. 27 picnic under the pavilion. Info: 251-952-4011 or grahamcreekpreserve.org. By Sandra Guy The United Methodist Women (UMW) of Gulf Shores United Methodist Church will sponsor their annual Market- place Bazaar on Saturday, Jan. 27 from 9 am -2 pm in Building B Auditorium, 1720 Gulf Shores Parkway in the Winn Dixie Shopping Center. Big Earl's 1/2K two person relay Jan. 20 at Flora-Bama Beach The Marketplace Bazaar in- cludes a bake sale, frozen Entrants can enjoy donuts, mimosas & bloody marys before running 250 yds. casseroles, a decorator's cor- ner, a silent auction, used Flora-Bama entertainer Big Earl, aka Jack Robertson, says his book sale, a boutique, arts and birthday wish is for everyone to join him for a little exercise (em- crafts, and much more. Lunch phasis on little) on Saturday, Jan. 20 at The Flora-Bama Beach. will be served from 11 am – 2 Robertson will host the first Annual Bil Earl’s 1/2K Relay be- pm in the auditorium and will ginning at 10 a.m. and keep the buzz going until 7 p.m. when he consist of a local favorite, (pic- takes the state for his All Country Show at 7 p.m. tured) Lavone Hinesley's Participants will be able to step up to a bloody mary & mimosa chicken sausage gumbo, rice, bar to wash down complimentary donuts at 9 a.m. Entry fee is garlic bread, homemade $10 per team, will all fees designated for local charities. dessert, and beverage. Race awards will be presented in the following categories: Race Lunch tickets are $10 per First Place & Last Place, Best Costume, Best Baton and Best person and can be purchased Team Name. in advance from 9 am-noon The race will start at the Flora-Bama beach and proceed into Monday through Friday at Orange Beach 250 yards. The 2nd team member will wait at the Thee Coffee Shop located next 1/4K marker in Orange Beach for the baton hand-off from their to the auditorium. Tickets can also be purchased the day of teammate, then return 1/4K to the Flora-Bama. the bazaar. Robertson’s 7 p.m. show that evening is billed as a night of the Proceeds from the Market- greatest country songs (think Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, place Bazaar benefit local and Johnny Cash, Garth, Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, George Jones, foreign mission supported by Roger Miller, Merle Haggard, George Strait, Buck Owns, Porter The United Methodist Women. Wagoner, Jimmie Rodgers, Kitty Wells, Buck Owens, Dolly Par- Some of the local organiza- ton) performed by Robertson and his many special guests. tions which we support are McKemie Place, Mary's Shel- ter, The Lighthouse, Upper Room Living Prayer Center, K-Kids raise funds for 3-year old fighting brain cancer Christian Service Center, Advertise Where it Counts: Under His Wings, Youth Out- Gulf Shores Elementary School K-Kids Club members held a reach, and Kairos. For more fundraiser in December and the club members voted to donate information, visit .gulfshore- the $200 profit to purchase Christmas gifts for McKinley Turner, sumc.org or call the church of- a local 3-year-old girl fighting brain cancer. During the Christ- fice at 251-968-2411. The mas holidays, K-Kids Club members (left to right) Skyler Robert- mulletwrapper.com public is welcome. son and Matheus Siqueira delivered the gifts to McKinley (seated Committee members include in her father, Luke Turner's lap). McKinley is also a cousin of Brooke Taylor, Ellen Morgan, Matheus. McKinley's father, Luke, is an academic advisor at Co- Zetty Bauer, Sandy Williams, lumbia Southern University. Skyler's younger sister, Peyton (pic- 251-968-5683 • 850-492-5221 Maggie Stoddard, Pat Wiley, tured far left), a Gulf Shores Elementary kindergartener also Kay Salter and Sandy Barker. joined the K-Kids in giving the gifts to McKinley. Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Page 7 Page 8 • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 or 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS• E-Mail: [email protected] MARDI GRAS 2018 20’s Speakeasy and Casino Glenlakes Mardi Gras Ball Night with plenty of gaming fun; Craps, Roulette, Wheel of RSVPs are due on Jan. 20 for Fortune, Blackjack, and Texas GlenLakes Annual Mardi Hold ‘Em. South Coast DJ will Gras Ball, which will be held provide music. There will be a on Jan. 27 from 5:30-10 p.m. full buffet and cash bar. Tick- at GlenLakes Golf Club, 9530 ets are $50/single and Clubhouse Dr. in Foley. Come $85/couple. For more infor- see the king and queen coro- mation or to purchase tickets nation, enjoy a mardi gras contact Dana at 850-313-4449 feast (cash bar) and music or Allison at 850-982-7274. from The Mailman & Back Pew Riders. Tickets are $80 per couple and available at Mystic Mutts of Revelry Bunker’s Cafe at the club. The Mystic Mutts of Revelry will parade through the Royal Riff-Raff in Josephine streets of downtown Fairhope beginning at 1 p.m. on Satur- The Krewe of the Royal Riff day, Feb. 3. Celebrating its Raff will parade in the neigh- 15th year, the annual pet Pa- borhood surrounding Pirates rade is a fundraiser support- Cove in Josephine on Sunday, ing The Haven No-Kill Animal February 11. The parade, offi- Shelter's live-saving pro- cially the Royal Disorder of grams. Every dollar raised is Riff-Raff Mardi-Gras Parade, critical to helping rescue, re- will muster at 2 p.m. The habilitate, and re-home Royal Disorder of Riff-Raff abused and neglected home- Mardi-Gras Ball will start less animals. The streets in around 3:30 p.m. Pirates Cove Downtown Fairhope will be is located at the south end of closed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. County Rd. 95 on Arnica Bay. This only applies to the area from Magnolia by the Hamp- ton Inn to Johnson on Section Pirates of Lost Treasure Ball & Brancroft to Summit on Fairhope Avenue. All other The Pirates of Lost Treasure streets in the City are to re- are celebrating their 26th main open until 5 p.m. at Coronation Ball at the Pen- which time streets necessary sacola Grand Hotel on Satur- for the KOER Mardi Gras Pa- day, January 13 from 6 to 11 rade will close. p.m. The theme is the Roaring
TOI Ball is Jan. 20 at Event Center By Joe Busta The Krewe of the Treasures of the Isle Mardi Gras Ball will be held at 6 p.m. on January 20 at the Orange Beach Event Center. The theme is Tropical Treas- ures in recognition of the tropical paradise in which we live. Queen Carolyn Boe and King Corbin Smith (pictured) will reign over the night’s festivities. The Or- ange Beach Event Center will be filled with lush green plants and flowers arranged against a backdrop of sunset colors. The color pallet will also be re- flected in the table cloths and center pieces. Following dinner, the Krewe will dance and party the night away to The Remedies band of Mobile. Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Page 9 Page 10 • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 or 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS• E-Mail: [email protected] MARDI GRAS 2018 MARDI GRAS PARADE & PARTY SCHEDULE Saturday, Jan 20 1 p.m. - Dauphin Island People's Parade, Dauphin Island Friday, Jan 26 6:30 p.m. - Conde Cavaliers, Mobile Saturday, Jan 27 12:30 p.m. - Bayport Parading Society, Mystic DJ Riders, Mobile 2 p.m. - Order of the Rolling River, Dauphine Island Pkwy, Mobile 6:30 p.m. - Pharaohs, Order of Hebe, Conde Explorers, Mobile Thursday, Feb 1 6:30 p.m. - Order of Polka Dots, Mobile Friday, Feb. 2 6:30 p.m. - Order of Inca, Mobile 6:45 p.m. - Apollo's Mystic Ladies, Daphne Saturday, Feb 3 1 p.m. - Mystic Mutts of Revelry Parade, downtown Fairhope 2 p.m. - Mystics, Mystical Revelers, Mystical Friends, Mobile 6:30 p.m. - Maids of Mirth, Butterfly Maidens, Krewe of Marry Mates, Mobile 6:45 p.m. - Knights of Ecor Rouge, Fairhope Tickets now on sale for Feb. 6 Mardi Gras Ball at LuLu’s Sunday, Feb 4 6:30 p.m. - Neptune's Daughters, OOI, Mobile Mark your calendars for Tuesday, February 6 at 7 p.m. That’s Monday, Feb 5 when LuLu’s Gulf Shores will host their 6th Annual Birds of Par- 6:30 p.m. - Order of Venus, Order of Many Faces, Mobile adise Mardi Gras Ball presented by Krewe De Lu Roux. Tuesday, Feb 6 LuLu’s will be closed to the public February 6, and tickets are 6:30 p.m. - Order of LaShe's, Mobile limited for the comfort and exclusivity of our guests. The Mardi Thursday, Feb 8 Gras Ball is a 21 and older event. Tickets are limited and the all- 6:30 p.m. - Mystic Stripers Society, Mobile inclusive cost is $75 per person. Order on-line at lulubuffett.com, Friday, Feb 9 by telephone (251) 967-5858, or at the restaurant. LuLu’s is lo- 6:30 p.m. - Crewe of Columbus, Mobile cated in Gulf Shores under the HWY 59 Bridge, next to Home- 6:30 p.m. - Mystical Order of Mirams, Orange Beach port Marina. 6:45 p.m. - Maids of Jubilee, Fairhope Feast on a delicious Big Easy inspired buffet dinner with a 8 p.m. - Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Parade, Pensacola freshly prepared menu unique to the evening featuring an open bar with select wine, beer and liquor at this all-inclusive event. Saturday, Feb 10 Dress is island elegance and guests will enjoy a festive evening 11 a.m. - Foley parade, Foley with live entertainment bringing funk and Motown classics to the 10 a.m. - Mystic Krewe of K-9 Kritters, Co. Rd. 6 & Hwy. 59, Gulf Shores stage with ever popular Tip Tops. From Mobile, the Tip Tops are 11 a.m. - Krewe of Goats, Prichard known for bringing the house down entertaining guests with the Noon - Floral Parade, Knights, Mystical Ladies, Order of Angels, Mobile best dance songs of many genres. Noon - Mystic Revelers, Bay Minette Join the welcoming and official coronation of the Ball’s Mardi Noon - Mardi Gras Party w. Cajun Dishes and King Cake, Elks Lodge, Foley Gras King and Queen (pictured). The King will be lifelong Foley 2 p.m. - Krewe of Mullet Mates, Mullet Point - Point Clear resident Mark Krupinski, who runs his local family farm, Krupin- 2 p.m. - Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade, downtown Pensacola skis. The Krupinski farm is known for its community involve- 6 p.m. - Mystics of Pleasure, Orange Beach ment, donating to charitable organizations, including but not 6 p.m. - Mystics of Time, Mobile limited to Ecumenical Ministries and the Baldwin County Boys 6:45 p.m. - Shadow Barons, Daphne Ranch. When he is not working on the farm, he enjoys time with Sunday, Feb 11 his two boys, wife Diane on the boat or motorcycle. 1 p.m. - Krewe of Wrecks Parade, Pensacola Beach The Queen will be LuLu’s-loving local Tara Kellner. A former 2 p.m. - Krewe of the Royal Riff-Raff, Josephine business owner, model, company spokesperson, and CrossFit in- 2 p.m. - King Elexis I Motorcade, Mobile structor, Tara now spends most of her time raising her four chil- 2:29 p.m. - Loyal Order of the Firetruck, Daphne dren in Orange Beach. When not volunteering at their school, 2:30 p.m. - Joe Cain Procession, Mobile their church, or helping her husband run BeachTV, she loves to 5 p.m. - Le Krewe de Bienville, Mobile paint with water color and acrylics and exercise.Yoga is her cur- Monday, Feb 12 rent favorite. Tara’s goal every day is to use her blessings to help motivate others to reach their full potential in pursuit of health, Noon - Floral parade, Mobile happiness, and faith. 1 p.m. - Prichard Mardi Gras Association, Prichard Lucy Buffett, restaurateur, author, and sister of famous crooner 4 p.m. - Kid & Pet Parade, The Wharf, Orange Beach Jimmy Buffett, commented, “LuLu’s is celebrating Mardi Gras 6 p.m. - Evening Float Parade, The Wharf, Orange Beach the only way we know how…a real party! We’ve been hosting a 6:45 p.m. - Order of Mystic Magnolias, Fairhope Birds of Paradise Mardi Gras Ball for the past five years and it 7 p.m. - Infant Mystics, Order of Doves, Mobile has grown into a highly anticipated, must go to event.’’ Tuesday, Feb 13 10 a.m. - Gulf Shores Parade, Gulf Shores - New Beach Rd. Route 10:30 a.m. - Order of Athena, Mobile 12:30 p.m. - Knights of Revelry, King Felix III, Comic Cowboys,Mobile. Mardi Gras/Valentines Issue: Jan. 31 2 p.m. - Orange Beach Parade, Orange Beach 2 p.m. - MAMGA Mammoth Parade, Mobile 5:05 p.m. - LuLu’s Boat Parade, The Wharf to LuLu’s, Pleasure Island mulletwrapper.com • 850-492-5221 • 251-968-5683 6 p.m. - Order of Myths, Mobile Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Page 11 Page 12 • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 or 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS• E-Mail: [email protected] Gulf Shores moving Mardi Gras Parade to Beach Road By John Mullen From there, Brown said, floats not participating The city of Gulf Shores is moving this year’s in the afternoon Orange Beach parade can take Feb. 13 Mardi Gras parade to the beach road in a Alabama 135 north. And, those in the Orange move officials say will have less of an impact on Beach event have permission from the state traffic for the annual event. The parade rolls at park to stage in the pier parking lot. 10 a.m. on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 13 and the Orange “With the new sidewalks we have we feel like Beach parade starts at 2 p.m. the same day. this is a much safer route and a good way for “Looking at the traffic impacts to Highway 59, people who will be coming to view the parade to if we don’t need to shut down the foot of the find appropriate parking and find a good place to bridge at 20th Avenue and detour people east watch the parade,” Brown said. and west, the traffic overflowing from Fort Mor- Big Blue Pizza gan Road across Highway 59 can continue to Craft said the city is concentrating on develop- from general business to residential immediately flow,” Grant Brown said. “Highway 59 and all the ment on the east side of Alabama 59 in the west of Craft Farms North Phase II on County businesses along the route can continue to oper- beach district and Big Blue Pizza and a new Surf Road 8 for an active adult subdivision, or age-re- ate like normal all the way until it gets to First Style with condominiums on top at Gulf Place stricted neighborhood for ages 50 or 55 and Avenue.” are the types of new businesses officials want to older. Dewberry Preble-Rish made the request. During its Jan. 8 work session, the council also see. Off-site parking will have to play a big role • Hired Dr. Suzanne Freeman for $35,000 to heard plans for a new pizza place in the beach if the area is to grow, Craft said. serve as education consultant as the Gulf Shores district in the former Blonde John’s store and “When you look at redevelopment on the east School Board negotiates a separation agreement plans for a 163-lot active adult subdivision on side of town, if we require all the parking to be with the Baldwin County Board of Education. County Road 8. onsite on all of the lots that are there then we’re • Heard a request from Kevin Corcoran for a Another parade concern, Mayor Robert Craft not going to get much development,” Craft said. conditional use permit to build a mini storage fa- said, is the bridge widening project on Alabama “I think that this concept has got to be some- cility with 439 units near the east end of County 59 just north of thing we look at favorably if we want to be able Road 8 on the north side of the road. Councilman Windmill Ridge. to develop that area in a way that is best for that Jason Dyken expressed concerns about having a “The first year is a “The first year area.” “warehouse district” because planned improve- is a good consid- Hangout owner Shaul Zislin is developing the ments to the road will make the road a new en- good consideration eration because projects and was seeking a variance in the zon- trance to the city. The Planning Commission because of the of the construc- ing law so he could use off-site parking for both. gave it an 8-0 favorable recommendation on Nov. tion on the He plans to build a 132-space parking lot at the 28. construction on the bridge and poten- corner of beach road and East First Street, easy • Opened a bid of more than $44,000 to buy alu- bridge and potentially tially it could walking distance from the restaurant and pro- minum trash and recycle bins for the Gulf Place still be a one-lane posed condos. There will be eight to 10 spaces on Project. A grant from the Alabama Department it could still be a situation through the street by the pizza restaurant including of Environmental Management will cover the one-lane situation there,” Craft said. handicap spaces. cost. “It gives us an “The zoning ordinance says that all parking • Discussed spending more than $133,000 to re- through there.” opportunity to spaces be located on the same lot as the princi- paint city annex buildings on Clubhouse Drive see if it works pal use unless a conditional use permit is across from City Hall and the police department. then we’ll know granted by the city council,” City Planner Andy Mardi Gras Parade road closures after that if we want to continue or not.” Bauer said. Both projects combined require 99 The City of Gulf Shores would like to make all Brown, the city’s director of Recreation and parking spaces and the lot will have 132. The residents and visitors aware of the following Cultural Affairs, said the success of the reversal planning commission gave the proposal a favor- traffic flow modifications related to the Mardi of the 2017 Christmas parade help officials de- able recommendation at its Dec. 19 meeting. Gras Parade: cide to try a route change. If the area is to continue development drainage 6 a.m.: West Gulf Place will be closed. Parking “Because of the construction on the beach and issues will have to be addressed there as well. will only be available for parade participants the roadways, we reversed the parade route,” With that in mind, Bauer said the city is plan- and float setup. Brown said. “It allowed us to form the parade ning to apply for a $60,000 Gulf of Mexico Cli- 8 a.m.: Access to Highway 182 via West First and stage the parade in the West Gulf Place area mate and Resilience Community Practice grant and West Second Street will be closed. Traffic on the main highway and it went flawlessly. It to develop a plan for handling water in the area. headed west or north will detour via West Third was very effective for the participants. It created “In order for Gulf Shores to achieve its goal of Street onto West First Ave. very little or no traffic disruptions. It was just a creating a compact, walkable neighborhood 9:45 a.m.: Access to Highway 182 via Highway very good way to stage the parade.” downtown district we can’t have onsite retention 59 will be closed. Access to Highway 182 via East When officials from the recreation, public ponds on every individual site,” Bauer said. “We First, East Second and East Fourth Street will works and police departments got together after need to look at this as an area-wide study and be closed. Traffic headed westbound on Highway the Christmas parade, the idea of a beach-road plan and that’s exactly what this grant applica- 182 near the Gulf State Park Pier will be di- Mardi Gras parade was discussed. tion will allow us to do. If we are able to get it verted to Highway 135 for access to Highway 59. “During the recap meeting from the Christmas we’ll be able we can take the whole beach area 11 a.m.: All normal traffic conditions should re- parade our events people concluded that it would and develop a master storm drain plan so in the sume. be in the best interest of public safety and the future each project can tie into this and won’t If severe weather moves in and the parade is public in general for the parade to run the pa- need onsite drainage.” canceled, there will be no make-up date. For rade from Highway 59 to the east of Highway In other business, the council: more information contact City Hall at 251-968- 135 near the state park,” Brown said. • Heard a request to rezone 58 acres rezone 2425 or visit gulfshoresal.gov. Ad. 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Pirates of Lost Treasure Flotilla storms Ole River Jan. 27 The Perdido Key based Pirates of Lost Treasure of the beaches at the Flora-Bama dock and a pil- will be on the water for their annual Mardi Gras lage of the Ole River Oyster Flotilla on Saturday, January 27. The pillage be- Bar. The victory party follows at The Flora- gins at 10:45 a.m. from Holiday Harbor Marina, Bama. Entry fee for boats is $25. The captains passes by the Sunset Grille and travels to the meeting and last minute signup will be Jan 26 at Perdido Key Oyster Bar. 6:30 p.m. at The Perdido Sports Bar. Call Barry The parade of boats will then u-turn and con- Swift at 850-426-9242 or email bandcpirates@ tinue the shower of beads along Canal Dr. The cox.net for more info. docks at Perdido Bay Seafood are being re-fur- The Sunset Grille will begin serving at 9 a.m. bished. So, owners Johnny and Joi Hatfield will and offer $2 coffee or hot chocolate, along with $4 not be able to host their popular customer ap- bloody marys and $3 mimosa specials. The Oys- preciation party & free fish-fry while the parade ter Bar is offering $5 off the second lunch. Hub passes. The historic P.B. Seafood docks are lo- Stacy’s drink specials are $3 bloody marys and cated directly under the Pensacola shore of the mimosas. The Flora-Bama Victory Party includes Perdido Key Bridge. live music and $5 red beans & rice. The award re- The flotilla will continue to Galvez Landing be- cipients will be announced at 2:30 p.m. in dome fore heading west up Ole River, storming the stage. Prize categories: Most Original Theme, docks along Ole River. The flotilla ends with raids Best Decorated Boat and Most spirited Crew. Advertise Where it Counts: mulletwrapper.com 251-968-5683 • 850-492-5221 Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Page 15 Page 16 • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 or 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS• E-Mail: [email protected]
AROUND TOWN cast the championship for the next five years,” Perdido Key Blood Drive said Kelcey Roegiers, chair of the NCAA Women’s Beach Volleyball Committee and asso- Jan. 26 at Shrimp Basket ciate athletics director at Georgia State. “The coverage ESPN will provide for the champi- A Perdido Key blood donation opportunity onship allows great exposure for the sport, the sponsored by The FirstService Residential us hard-working student-athletes and the growth scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan- and excitement surrounding the NCAA uary 26 in the Shrimp Basket restaurant park- Women’s Beach Volleyball Championship.” ing lot at 14620 Perdido Key Dr. With January “The NCAA Women’s Beach Volleyball Cham- typically a slow month for donations, a good pionship adds to our offering of more than 20 turnout could have a significant impact on the NCAA Championships we provide fans each Pensacola-area community. The drive will be year,” said Dan Margulis, ESPN senior director, conducted by local blood bank OneBlood. college and high school sports programming. “Beach volleyball is an emerging sport with un- Sonora Masonic Lodge serving tapped potential and ESPN looks forward to Pleasure Isle Junior Women’s Cocktail Party Jan. 20 helping increase its national profile.” fried chicken dinners on Feb. 3 Bridge For Beginners class Annual event benefits Clothe The Children philanthropy Sonora Masonic Lodge #635 F&AM will hold its 2018 annual fried chicken dinner fundrais- starts Jan. 27 at Legion Post 44 By Gabby Barnett ers on February 3 and March 3 from 11 a.m. - 1 The Pleasure Island Junior Woman’s Club is proud to announce p.m. The lodge is located at 202 E. Jackson A class on beginning bridge will start on Janu- their upcoming Cocktail Party benefitting their Clothe the Chil- Street in Summerdale. Adult plates will be $9 ary 27, 2018 at 12:00 PM. It will be held at the dren philanthropy. The event will be held on Saturday, January and a child's plate will be $5. The dinners will American Legion Post 44 in Gulf Shores (6781 20th at Fisher’s Upstairs from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm. Tickets are include chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, Hiway 59). Each class will last about two hours $40 per person which includes live entertainment by the Adam cole slaw, green beans and complimentary tea and there will be ten classes. The goal of the Holt Band and scrumptious hors d’oeuvres from the Fisher’s and dessert for dine-in guests. Proceeds gener- class will be to teach the basics of bridge so that award winning kitchen. The event will feature a silent auction ated from the fundraiser will be used for lodge each participant will feel comfortable about space with items ranging from condo stays to restaurant gift cer- expenditures. Delivery available on orders of 10 playing a game of bridge when the class is com- tificates. The fundraising goal this year is $10,000 which will top or more. For more information contact Dean plete. the last 2 years by $2,000. The organization’s task is to assist Mott at 251-423-7604 or visit our lodge Face- The class will be taught by Gary Klussman. counselors and teachers throughout the Gulf Shores and Orange book page. Mr. Klussman has taught numerous bridge Beach schools to provide school uniforms for those in need. For classes to both adults and youth in the Baldwin the last 5 years, the club has clothed approximately 40-50 stu- County area. For information and registration, dents each year and that number continues to grow. Each child’s May 4-6 NCAA Beach Volleyball call Gary Klussman at 251-223-9744 or e-mail needs vary from needing only a warm jacket to needing shirts, at [email protected]. shoes and everything in between. To purchase tickets online or for more information on the club’s mission, please visit our new Championships to air on ESPN website at PleasureIslandJWC.com. The NCAA and ESPN have reached a multi- Josephine Baptist Ladies Pictured: Fun at 2017 JWC party. year agreement to telecast the NCAA Women’s Beach Volleyball Championship. The champi- Conference slated Jan. 20 onship will be held Friday through Sunday, May 4-6 at Gulf Shores Public Beach. The event's “Legacy - Follow My Example As I Follow The hosts are the city of Gulf Shores, the Orange Example Of Christ” is the theme for the annual Beach Sports Commission and the University of Josephine Baptist Church Ladies Conference on Alabama at Birmingham. ESPN will televise Saturday, Jan. 20 from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. the event for the next five years, spanning 2018 Marie Armenia, a writer, speaker, songwriter through 2022. and singer will be the guest speaker and wor- ESPN will provide live whip-around coverage ship leader and lunch will be provided by Sweet of every match throughout the tournament Southern Scratch. The registration deadline is across the ESPN family of networks. Duals 1-8 January 14. Mail the $20 registration fee and will be played Friday, May 4, and duals 9-12 info to Teresa Denney/JBC, P.O. Box 568, El- will take place Saturday, May 5. Championship berta, AL 36530. Make checks to Josephine Sunday will showcase duals 13 and 14. Addi- Baptist Church. The conference will be held on tionally, ESPN 3 will provide full coverage of the church’s campus at 6854 County Road 95 in every individual match from all five courts. Josephine. For more info, call 251-987-1973 or Beach volleyball is one of the fastest growing 251-504-1973 or email NCAA sports and is currently sponsored by 69 [email protected]. If you enjoyed the institutions. The championship has an eight- #1 movie "War Room," then you might be inter- team bracket that will be played in a double- ested to know that Marie Armenia's mom, elimination format. Teams consist of five pairs Molly Bruno, is the real Miss Clara, according of female student-athletes. Competition will ob- to The Kendrick Brothers, who patterned Miss serve standard beach volleyball rules with the Clara after Molly. Miss Clara used Molly's Bible five pairs playing five-set matches. The winning in the movie. team needs to win three of the five pair Ladies Conference committee members in- matches to win the dual and advance to the clude Julie Adams, Teresa Denney, Brenda next round. Fahey, Sherry Frank, Sandy Gould, JoAnn For more information on the championship, Lowreng, Cherryl Hammock, Shelby McRae, visit ncaa.com/beachvolleyball. Beth Mitchell, Renee Nelson, Michelle Peadon, “We are extremely thrilled to have ESPN tele- Miriam Sims, Beth Weed and Dawn Wilbanks. Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Page 17 Page 18 • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 or 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS• E-Mail: [email protected] Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Page 19 Page 20 • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 or 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS• E-Mail: [email protected] AROUND TOWN Friends of O.B. Library Book Sale Jan. 18-20 The Friends of the Orange Beach Public Library will be hosting their annual book sale at the Orange Beach Community Center, 27235 Canal Road. The member only preview sale will be Thurs- day, January 18, from 6pm-8pm. Wine and snacks will be served, and membership is available for purchase at the door. The book and bake sale will be held Friday, January 19, from 9am-4pm, and Saturday, January 20, from 9am-2pm.
Sue Stewart Ade to address L.A. Beachwriters Jan. 22 Meeting at Gulf Shores Library is open to all word lovers Sue Stewart Ade (pictured) will speak at this month's meeting of LA Beachwriters Group on Monday, January 22 at 5:30 p.m. at the Gulf Shores Library, located at 221 West 19th Ave. Sue is no stranger to L A Beachwriters. She and her husband, Larry, live in her hometown of Pana, Illi- nois, and they spend every winter in Gulf Shores. She discovered her love for writing when she was about ten. “I started writing when I was in 5th grade and passed my chapters around to my friends at slumber parties, she said. “That became the first book I ever wrote, “The Mystery of 1313.” Sue is an award-winning teacher and writer. She taught English and writing for high school and college. During her career, 24th Annual Flora-Bama Super Chili Cook-Off scheduled Feb. 3 she has won awards from the Illinois Arts Council, Indiana Uni- Let the chopping begin. The 24th Annual Flora-Bama Super Bowl Chili Cook-Off is set for Feb. 3, versity, Ball State University, Midwestern Writers Conference, Super Bowl Saturday. Teams of three can register to work their chili wizardry to win with their ver- Central Indiana Writers’ Association, and Pacific Northwest Writ- sion of the best chili and win cash prizes in several divisions. If you don't want to cook, come by, sam- ers’ Association. ple the wide variety of dishes and help raise funds for The American Cancer Society and Relay for In 2017 Sue published “Pumpkin Blossoms” a short novella in Life. Cooking begins at 10 a.m., and tasting tickets ($2 per sample or $10 for six samples) will be “Food and Romance Go Together,” Vol 1, which can be found along sold beginning at noon. with her other books on Amazon.com under Sue Stewart Ade. Participants must cook at least 4 gallons of chili and supply all cooking utensils, pots, burners, and “I get up at 5 a.m. and write because that’s when the muse is ingredients. Teams must be willing to eat your own chili, be over 21 and pay the $45 entry fee - a deal calling my name,’’ she said. “Each day is special, and I can’t wait considering the goodie bags include event t-shirts and party favors and draft beer is free for cooks. to see what God has planned for me.” The winner will earn a perpetual trophy and $100. People's Choice winner earns a perpetual trophy Her short stories have been published in anthologies and have and $99. There are also cash prizes for second ($75) and third place ($50) finishers. won awards at Indiana University, Midwest Writers, and Central The cook-off usually attracts around 20 teams and raises north of $5,000 for the designated chari- Indiana Writers. ties. The venue is, of course, located on the Gulf of Mexico at the Florida-Alabama state line. Visit Sue is currently writing a series of suspense romance novels en- florabama.com or facebook for more info. titled, Hickory Hills. Her first novel in the series, “Friends For- Pictured: Last year’s event featured 25 teams cooking such delicious varieties as alligator chili, ever” was released in 2016. Friends Forever was a finalist in the white chicken chili and Irish green chili. The American Cancer Society received a check for $10,500 Pacific Northwest Literary Contest. Her second novel in the se- from the Flora-Bama following the event. Since the event’s inception, the Super Chili Bowl Cook Off ries will be released this year. has raised more than $70,000 for ACS. L A Beachwriters is composed of writers, both published and “The Flora-Bama has strived to give something back to the community that helped them grow and non-published, who have a desire to improve their writing skills prosper over the last 50 years,’’ said Pat McClellan, co-owner of the Flora-Bama. “We currently raise and to help other writers. For more information visit LABeach- more than $150,000 annually through special events we host or sponsor. Often, we target youth writers.com or call Wayne Brady at 251-490-8072. groups, but we always keep it local.’’
Vendor slots available for Feb. 8 Lifestyles EXPO Vendor registration is still open for the 26th Annual Alabama Lifestyles EXPO, scheduled rom 8 a.m. ’til 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 8 at Caribe Resort in Orange Beach. In addition to direct exposure to 3,000 Snowbird visitors, EXPO Exhibitors receive a complimen- tary listing on the EXPO website (16,000 unique visitors) and a mailing list of attendees. For more registration information, log on to AlabamaAdvantage.com or call 205-222- 2862 or email [email protected]. Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Page 21 Page 22 • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 or 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS• E-Mail: [email protected] AROUND TOWN Norma Lynch is new District 5 School Board representative Replacement for Angie Swiger has impressive education resume By Fran Thompson New District 5 Baldwin County School Board member Norma Lynch’s first priority is to make sure Orange Beach Middle School has strong leadership in place when it opens for busi- ness in August of 2019. “That has always been my soapbox: To make sure there is an experienced academic in the principal’s position, somebody that can walk down the hall and know what’s happening with the teachers and has the background to help fix problems,’’ the Or- ange Beach resident said. “If you have that, everything else will take care of it- self.’’ A local resident for 20 years, Lynch worked in education for 12 years before moving to Orange Beach. She is cur- rently a realtor with Remax of Orange Beach. She was selected this month to fill the unexpired term of a board posi- tion left vacant with the recent resigna- tion of Angie Swiger. "We very much welcome Mrs. Lynch and look forward to the outstanding leadership qualities and wealth of ex- pertise that she brings to the table," said board president Cecil Christenberry. "We interviewed three highly qualified individu- als, which speaks very highly to the county in which we live." Lynch is very familiar with the school district she will serve, 300 volunteers needed for PBUMC’s Feb. 9 Night to Shine Prom for people with special needs as her daughter graduated from Foley High and her son first attended Orange Beach Elementary School as a fifth grader the Perdido Bay United Methodist Church is put- treatment, including hair and makeup stations, year it opened and was in one of the first classes to graduate ting a call out for volunteers for its Tim Tebow shoe shining areas, limousine rides, corsages and from Gulf Shores High School. Her three grandchildren attend Foundation Night To Shine Prom Friday, Febru- boutonnieres. either Elberta Elementary or Orange Beach Elementary. ary 9, 2018. Night to Shine is an unforgettable Guests enter the building on a red carpet com- “It will be fun to see my grandchildren grow up and, hopefully, prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for plete with a warm welcome from a friendly crowd go all the way through high school here in Orange Beach,’’’ she people with special needs, ages 14 and older. and paparazzi. Once inside, guests enjoy a said. The worldwide movement is set to take place in catered dinner, prom favors for each honored Before moving to Orange Beach, Lynch taught kindergarten all 50 states and 15 countries around the world. guest, all leading up to the moment when each and fifth grade, and worked at two different schools as an assis- This is PBUMC’s third time as one of more than guest is crowned king or queen of the prom. tant principal in her native North Carolina. She was the com- 450 churches around the world that will host this “Best of all, each honored guest is crowned a king munity schools coordinator in Washington County, NC and was amazing event. or queen of the prom,’’ said Erik Dellenback, ex- principal at York Elementary School in Raleigh, NC. This event requires at least 300 volunteers, and ecutive director of the Tim Tebow Foundation. Lynch said that she is also excited that Orange Beach officials each of them must be trained,’’ said coordinator “We continue to be amazed by how God has have made it no secret that they will be willing to provide sup- Kristi McClellan. “It is overwhelming to see so grown this event into a worldwide movement, cel- plemental funds to ensure its youngest citizens have the best many people gathered in one location, all giving ebrating people with special needs.” possible chance of achieving academic excellence. of themselves, to help with this event at the As sponsor of Night to Shine, the Tim Tebow “Orange Beach has always been very generous and has contin- training.’’ Foundation has committed over $3.5 million in uously proved over and over that they are willing to go above The volunteer training session will be held Jan. financial support and manpower to hundreds of what the state and the county are able to do,’’ she said. “I’m ex- 23 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the PBUMC Community churches needing assistance in hosting the event. cited about having a new middle school and high school. Now Center, located at 13660 Innerarity Pt Rd. in Pen- When Night to Shine launched in 2015, 44 host we need to make sure we go out and hire incredible principals.’’ sacola. The Attire Try On Night is January 25 churches and 15,000 volunteers worked together Lynch said despite a passion for education that started when from 4-7 p.m. to honor more than 7,000 kings and queens of the her first grade teacher (Miss Willingham) helped her fall in love “A unique aspect of PBUMC hosting this event prom. This past February, 375 host churches and with school, she probably would not have put her name on the is that we are able to utilize donations from our 150,000 volunteers came together to celebrate ballet and mounted a campaign for the position. thrift store, the Redemption Store, to provide 75,000 honored guests with special needs. “I don’t think anybody enjoys running for office,’’ she said. “So gowns, shoes, accessories, and suits to our Churches are signing up every day for Night to it was kind of nice to be able to put an application in and go for guests,’’ said McClellan. “On January 25, we con- Shine 2018 and the event is expected to take an interview.’’ vert our banquet room to a showroom and let our place in over 500 locations in all 50 states and on She said that maybe it is because of her certification in lan- guests come and pick out complimentary attire 6 continents this coming February. guage arts that she is passionate about implementing programs for the event. We have seamstresses on hand to The Tim Tebow Foundation exists to bring that will teach students learn to love reading. She said it is the provide any alterations needed. It is magical and Faith, Hope and Love to those needing a brighter heart of all formal education and developing early reading abil- there are many Cinderella-moments that take day in their darkest hour of need. That mission is ity will give children major advantages throughout their school place!’’ being fulfilled every day through the foundation’s years. “If kids can learn at a young age to love reading they be- For more volunteer or event info, contact Mc- seven areas of outreach, including W15H, come life long learners,’’ she said. “We want to start reading to Clellan at 251-716-4752, email kmcclellan- Timmy’s Playrooms, Orphan Care, Adoption Aid, children in pre-K and kindergarten and encourage them to read [email protected], visit pbumcnts. com or go to the Tebow CURE Hospital, Team Tebow and all the way through elementary school and high school. We facebook. Night to Shine. For more info on the Tim Tebow want to make sure kids are reading.’’ Every guest of Night to Shine receives the royal Foundation, visit timtebowfoundation.org. Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Page 23 Page 24 • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 or 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS• E-Mail: [email protected] WHAT’S HAPPENING The Purple Parrot; Perdido Key. WED, JAN 17 • Smokey Otis & Mark Laborde: 8; Pappa • Flora-Bama Possible Probables: 2 p.m. Rocco’s; Gulf Shores. ‘til; (Sched. on pages 32-33), Flora-Bama, Sharks topic of Feb. 22 USA Lecture in G.S. • Karaoke: 9; The Office, Foley. Perdido Key. • Family Night Dinner & Activities: 5:45 • Flora-Bama Bingo: free; 1-4 p.m.; great p.m.; Saint Andrew by the Sea, 17263 The University of South Alabama Gulf Coast Campus 2017- prizes, family friendly; 17401 Perdido Fort Morgan Rd., Gulf Shores; 678-361- Key Dr., Perdido Key. 2018 Distinguished Lecture Series continues Feb. 22 when the 2762. • Snowbird Listings: Snowbird oriented topic will be Sharks! Dispelling Myths Through Research pre- • Open Mixed Doubles Tennis: 7:30 a.m.; events on pages 52 to 61. all levels welcome; Gulf Shores Tennis sented by Dr. Marcus Drymon, Mississippi State University, • Open Mic Night: 5:30; Tacky Jack’s, Center; corner of West 19th Ave. and Coastal Research and Extension Center. The one hour lecture Gulf Shores. West 2nd St. • Danny Grady: 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Pappa will be held at the Gulf Coast Campus Cultural Center Audito- • Veteran’s Bingo: 10 a.m. -2 p.m.; Ameri- Rocco’s; Gulf Shores. rium in Gulf Shores. All lectures start at 6:30 p.m. and are free. can Legion Post 99, Foley. • John Lee Sanders: 6; Voyagers Restau- • Trivia Night: 6:30 p.m.; The Gulf Coast To register for any and all lectures call 251-Lisa Shannon at rant at Perdido Beach Resort; Orange Elks Lodge 2789, Foley; 251-550-1060. 251-460-7200, email [email protected] or visit usacon- Beach. • Prayer Shawl Ministry: Noon; Perdido CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CON- • John Brust: 6; The Lobby Bar at Perdido tinuinged.com. The USA Gulf Shores Campus is located at Bay UMC Activities Center, 13660 Inner- NECTION: From left, Deb Cazalot, Beach Resort; Orange Beach. 19470 Oak Rd W. (County Rd. 6 West) in Gulf Shores, about a arity Point Rd., (Innerarity Point) Pen- Patrick McGraw and Kimberly Jenk- • Big Beach Running Club: 5:30 p.m.; Big sacola. half-mile east of the Gulf Shores Sports Complex. ins participated in the recent South Beach Brewery in Gulf Shores; all levels • Bingo: 6 p.m.; American Legion Post Baldwin Christian Women's Connec- welcome. FUTURE LECTURES 240; 8666 Gulf Beach Hwy.; Pensacola. tion. The South Baldwin Christian • Frankie G. On Piano: 6:30; Franco’s • March 15 - Protecting Our Sea Life From Environmental • South Alabama Senior Travelers: 9 Women's Connection meets monthly Italian Restaurant; Orange Beach. a..m; Foley Senior Center; visitors wel- Stressors presented by Dr. Ruth Carmichael, Associate Profes- in Foley at the Gift Horse Restaurant • Karaoke: 7; American Legion Post 44, come; 251-928-4494. sor, University of South Alabama, Senior Marine Scientist II, for a buffet luncheon. No membership Gulf Shores. • Orange Beach Friends of the Library: or dues are required. For more club • John Joiner & Friends: 7; Hub Stacy’s, Dauphin Island Sea Lab. 10; Library meeting room; 978-4106. info, email [email protected] Innerarity Point. • Food Ministry For Hungry Families: or call Elizabeth at 251-943-7142. • Shaggy J & The Coastal Vibrations: 6; noon-1 p.m.; Grace Lutheran Church, cor-
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Taste of St. Peter’s Jan. 27 in Bon Secour Shrimp bisque, dishes from Tin Top & Bayou Cora Farms on menu St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, located at 6270 Bon Secour Hwy. (at the corner of Ct. Rds. 10 & 49) in Bon Secour, will host a Southern Gulf Coast Cooking event, the Taste of St. Peter’s, on Saturday, Jan. 27 from 11 a.m. ‘til 1 p.m. It is a wonderful oppor- tunity for the larger community to gather and sample some true southern Gulf Coast cooking in the picturesque town of Bon Sec- our. The menu features favorites such as the church’s award win- ning shrimp bisque, oven roasted potatos, deviled eggs, bread pudding cole slaw, red beans & rice, tomato & sausage grits by Bayou Cora Farms, and the world famous Lima Beans w. An- douille Sausage from the Tin Top Restaurant. All proceeds from the event will be used for the church’s various outreach programs. Don’t miss the bake sale with lots of home- made goodies. Admission is $10 per person. For more info, call 251-949-6254. “We look forward to once again seeing our winter guests,’’ said Shannon Longcrier. Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Page 25 Page 26 • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 or 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS• E-Mail: [email protected] WHAT’S HAPPENING ner of West 23rd Ave. and West 4th St. in • Open Mic: 7; Snapper’s; Orange Beach. ter; visitors and new members welcomed Gulf Shores; 251-968-5991. • LeAnn Creswell & Lisa Zanghi: 6:30; even without a partner; 251-981-3440. • Bread Ministry: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Or- Franco’s Italian Restaurant; Orange • Gulf Shores Library Pre-school (3-5) ange Beach United Methodist Church Beach. Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; 251-968-1176. Brook's Center. • Karaoke: 10; The Undertow; Orange • AA: Noon; Perdido Bay UMC Worship • Food Bank: 9 - 11 a.m every Wednes- Beach. Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd., (In- day, Perdido Bay Baptist Church, 12600 • Alabama Lightning: 6:30; Flippers, Or- nerarity Point) Pensacola. Sorrento Rd. Pensacola; call for eligiblity ange Beach. requirements at (850) 492-2604. • John Lee Sanders: 6; Voyagers Restau- FRI, JAN 19 • Gulf Shores Woman's Club: 11 a.m.; rant at Perdido Beach Resort; Orange • Flora-Bama Possible Probables: 2 p.m. Palmer Room at Craft Farms; all intter- Beach. ‘til; (Sched. on pages 32-33), Flora-Bama, ested women invited to attend; 251-980- • John Brust: 6; The Lobby Bar at Perdido Perdido Key. 5722. Beach Resort; Orange Beach. • Flora-Bama Bingo: free; 1-4 p.m.; great • Perdido Key Rotary Club: 7:30 a.m.; • Rick Whaley & Tommy Mazullo: 6; The prizes, family friendly; 17401 Perdido every Wednesday at Triggers. Purple Parrot; Perdido Key. Key Dr., Perdido Key. 850.492.8335. • Ole River String Band: 6:30; Original • Snowbird Listings: Snowbird oriented • Gulf Shores Lions Club: noon; 2nd & Point Restaurant, Pensacola. events on pages 52 to 61. 4th Wednesday; noon; Gulf Shores Com- • Karaoke: 6; Tacky Jacks, Gulf Shores. • Danny Grady: 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Pappa munity House, 300 E. 16th Avenue; 251- • Karaoke: 8; Tacky Jacks, Ft. Morgan. Rocco’s; Gulf Shores. 968-2823. • Smokey Otis & Mark Laborde: 7; Papa • Rat Pack & Motown w. James Proctor • Storytime at Pensacola Southwest Rocco’s; Gulf Shores. & Kathy Lyons: 5; Franco’s; Orange Branch Library: free; infant to 5; 10:30- • 8 Ball APA: 7:30; The Office, Foley. Beach. 11; 12238 Old Gulf Beach Hwy; (850)453- • Bingo: 10 a.m.; American Legion Post • Ronnie Caldwell: 7; The Office, Foley. 7780. 44, 6781 Gulf Shores Pkwy (AL Hwy 59), • Strickly Isbell: 6:30; Big Beach Brew- • AA: Noon; Perdido Bay UMC Worship Gulf Shores. ery; Gulf Shores. Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd., (In- • Rotary Club of Gulf Shores/Orange • Bo Grant (of the Platters): 7; Pappa nerarity Point) Pensacola. Beach: noon; Gulf Shores Golf Club; visit- Rocco’s; Gulf Shores. ing Rotarians and guests invited. • Karaoke w. John Henry: 5:30; American THU, JAN 18 • Gulf Shores United Methodist Church Legion Post 99; Foley. • Flora-Bama Possible Probables: 2 p.m. Bread Ministry: 9-10; every Thursday; • Rhonda Hart & Friends: 6; The Purple ‘til; (Sched. on pages 32-33), Flora-Bama, room 103 on the south campus, next to Parrot; Perdido Key. Midnight Confessions final gig at Nolan’s is Jan. 27 Perdido Key. Crossroad; 251 968-2411. • John Lee Sanders: 6; The Lobby Bar at • Flora-Bama Bingo: free; 1-4 p.m.; great • Adult Bible Study: 10 a.m.; Gulf Shores Perdido Beach Resort; Orange Beach. prizes, family friendly; 17401 Perdido Presbyterian Church; all welcome; (251) • Midnight Confessions: 7:30; Nolan’s, Restaurant owners plan to re-open in a new location Key Dr., Perdido Key. 968-7720. Gulf Shores. • Snowbird Listings: Snowbird oriented • Orange Beach Bridge Club: Tue. & • DJ-Karaoke: 9; The Jellyfish, Perdido Anyone with a desire to dance the night away one more time events on pages 52 to 61. Thur at noon; Orange Beach Senior Cen- Key. with Midnight Confession at Nolan’s should make plans to do so soon. Nolan’s owners Jill and Philip Harris posted on Face- book that Jan. 27 is the last night their Gulf Shores restau- rant will be open at its current Sawgrass Landing location. “Our shopping center property has recently sold and we are currently searching for a new location,’’ said Philip Harris. “The new owners have exciting plans for the property and we wish them well. “We have been honored and blessed with the finest patrons and staff anyone could ask for,’’ Harris added. “If you love listening to Midnight Confessions at Nolan’s, now is the time to make a last visit to this particular building,’’ posted Lauren Kay, the band’s vocalist and guitarist. “Nolan’s forever.’’ Pictured: The Midnight Confessions Band includes Alan Girdner, Jamie Walker, Lauren Kay, Silva Saxon and Eddie Parker. Rev. Carucci Jan. 24 speaker for Catholic Women’s Group By Sally McKinney OBFD Ladies Auxiliary thanks Christmas project contributors Rev. David Carucci, pastor of Our Lady of the Gulf Parish, will be the guest speaker at the January meeting The Orange Beach Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary would like to of the Baldwin-Escambia Deanery thank everyone who contributed to our annual Christmas proj- Archdiocesan Council of Catholic ect for needy familes a great success. The generous contributions Women. Fr. Carucci will talk about and show relics of several American and monetary donations that we received helped us to provide saints, as well as Padre Pio and St. food, clothing and toys to 47 familes inclding 98 children. We ex- Benedict. press our deepest appreciation to the Ono Men's Club, McElroy The event will be held Wednesday, Salon; Ono Ldies Club; Vince & Jeanne Duffy; David Green; Jan. 24 at Christ the King Parish in Daphne. Registration and coffee be- Danny Duke; Brett Robinson Employees; Brett Robinson Sales gins at 8:45 a.m. in Assumption Hall, Team; Big Beach Brewing Company; Toys for Tots, Sam's Stop & followed by the business meeting at Shop; Orange Beach Senior Center (Carolyn Vines) and Cynthis 9:15. Mass will be celebrate at 11 a.m. in the church, followed by the lunch- & William Innes. eon at noon in the hall. Christmas Toys for Girls and Boys is an annual project of this The cost for the luncheon is $13. organization and we are deeply grateful for the continued sup- Reservations are necessary and port of this community. The auxiliary is dedicated to serving the should be made to local organization presidents no later than Monday, Jan. citizens of Orange Beach through both charitable and volunteer 15. For information contact Deanery work. Best wishes to all for a Happy and Properous New Year. President Teresa Rhodes, 251-928- - Linda Pacatte, President - Wilma Trent, Publicity Chair 7310. Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Page 27 Page 28 • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 or 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS• E-Mail: [email protected] WHAT’S HAPPENING • Open Jam: 8; American Legion Post • Flip Flop Mafia: 7; Flippers, Orange 961-2620. 199; Fairhope. Beach. • AA: 10 a.m.; Perdido Bay UMC Worship • Karaoke: 10; The Undertow; Orange • Karaoke: 8; Tacky Jacks, Ft. Morgan. Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd., (In- Beach. • DJ-Karaoke: 9; The Jellyfish, Perdido nerarity Point) Pensacola. • Karaoke: 8; Snapper’s; Orange Beach. Key. • AA: 7 p.m.; Perdido Bay UMC Worship • Terry Causey: 7; Flippers, Orange • Karaoke: 10; The Undertow; Orange Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd., (In- Beach. Beach. nerarity Point) Pensacola. • Open Mixed Doubles Tennis: 7:30 a.m.; • Midnight Confessions: 7:30; Nolan’s, • Ladies AA: 9 a.m.; Perdido Bay UMC all levels welcome; Gulf Shores Tennis Gulf Shores. Activities Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Center; corner of West 19th Ave. and • Open Jam: 8; American Legion Post Rd., (Innerarity Point) Pensacola. West 2nd St. 199; Fairhope. • Bingo: 5:30; Veterans of Foreign Wars • Baldwin County Genealogical Society: SUN, JAN 21 Post 5659; Elberta. 10 a.m.; public invited; Foley Library; • Central Flora-Bama: Church experi- • Foley Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m.; Gift 319 East Laurel Ave. ences, 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.; Flora-Bama Tent Horse Restaurant in Foley; foleyrotary • Optimist Club of Perdido Bay: break- Stage, Perdido Key. @gulftel.com. fast every Saturday at 7 a.m. at the Lil- • Unity Church Beach Service: 9:45 a.m; • AA: Noon; Perdido Bay UMC Worship lian Community Club in Lillian; (251) The Royal Oyster, Hwy. 59 - 3 blocks from Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd., (In- GFWC South BaldwinWoman’s Club meets Feb. 6 in Foley nerarity Point) Pensacola. • AA: 7 p.m.; Perdido Bay UMC Worship Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd., (In- Women invited to wear red to learn about “living the volunteer spirit” nerarity Point) Pensacola. The GFWC South Baldwin Woman's Club will host a member- SAT, JAN 20 ship drive from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at Gelato Joe's Restau- • Flora-Bama Possible Probables: 2 p.m. ‘til; (Sched. on pages 32-33), Flora-Bama, rant, located at 202-A Michigan Ave in Foley. Attendees are asked Perdido Key. to wear red to support “Go Red For Women’s Health Month.’’ • Snowbird Listings: Snowbird oriented The General Federation of Women's Clubs is an international events on pages 52 to 61. • Rat Pack & Motown w. James Proctor women's organization dedicated to community improvement by & Kathy Lyons: 5; Franco’s; Orange enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. Its motto Beach. is “Living the Volunteer Spirit.” • The Defrosters: 8 p.m.; Cocktails & The club meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. For Dreams, Foley • Moderate Chops: 9; The Office, Foley. more information, call president Marsha Andrews at 251-597- • Live Karaoke in the Tiki Bar: 6; Live 9120 or vice president Debby Hauble at 651-491-2082. Bait, Orange Beach. Pictured: Marsha Andrews, Pres. Shirley Looney, Kim Gordon, • Bo Grant (of the Platters): 7; Pappa Gilda Green, Sec/Treasurer, Angela Richards and Debby Hauble, Rocco’s; Gulf Shores. • Sat. Nite Vibes w. Loaded Gunn, B2B, Vice-President. Angela Garner was absent from the picture. CXXNZY: 9; The Club at Live Bait, Or- ange Beach. • John Brust: 6; Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort; Orange Beach. • Southern Star: 6:30 p.m.; American Le- gion Post 99; Fairhope. Newcomers’ Toast To Coast Jan. 25 at O.B. Event Center • Karaoke By Kelly: 9: Island Time Daquari Bar, The Wharf, Orange Beach. The South Baldwin Newcomers Club is once again having a fun filled evening of spectacular food and festive music at the Toast To The Coast 2018 at the Orange Beach Event Center from 6-9:30 on January 25. The theme this year is Out of Africa and it is sure to be the best one yet. There will be food samples from There will be food many local restaurants, beer and wine available, and danc- samples from local ing to the wonderful music of restaurants, beer & the Tommy Morse Band! Many fun and exciting raffle wine, & dancing to The prizes will be awarded as Tommy Morse Band well. Raffle tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets are on sale now for $50 per per- son or tables of 10 for $500. All proceeds from the event are given to local charities in Baldwin County. Tickets may be purchased from Janetta Bell 702-499-9385 or netterbell@gmail. com. There may be some tickets available at the door if the event does not sell out. The Newcomers donated $23,000 to Baldwin County only charities in 2016, and this event is where the majority of our money is raised. Committee members include Berni DeMent, Connie Conlon, Lou Monaghan and Nancy Matzl. Ad. Info: mulletwrapper.com 850-492-5221 • 251-968-5683 Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Page 29 Page 30 • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 or 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS• E-Mail: [email protected] WHAT’S HAPPENING beach in Gulf Shores. • Southern Star: 5; Monthly Birthday Franco’s Italian Restaurant; Orange • Flora-Bama Possible Probables: 2 p.m. Potluck; American Legion Post 99, Foley. Beach. ‘til; (Sched. on pages 32-33), Flora-Bama, • Gary Story: 5; The Purple Parrot; Per- • Danny Grady: 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Pappa Perdido Key. dido Key. Rocco’s; Gulf Shores. • Customer Appreciation Night: 6; Free • John Joiner & Friends: 4; Hub Stacey’s • Smokey Otis & Mark Laborde: 8; Pappa food; 1st drink free; 25% off gift shop; at the Point; Innerarity Point. Rocco’s; Gulf Shores. Flora-Bama, Perdido Key. • Blind Draw Dart Tournament: 5; Amer- • Alabama Lightning: 6:30; Flippers, Or- • Snowbird Listings: Snowbird oriented ican Legion Post 99, Foley. ange Beach. events on pages 52 to 61. • 9 Ball APA: 6; The Office, Foley. • Open Mixed Doubles Tennis: 7:30 a.m.; • Couples Sunday 2-Person Scramble: • AA: 5 p.m.; Perdido Bay UMC Worship all levels welcome; Gulf Shores Tennis Every Sun. at 2 p.m.; Glenlakes Golf Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd., (In- Center; corner of West 19th Ave. and Club, Foley, (251) 955-1220. nerarity Point) Pensacola. West 2nd St. • Coconut Radio: 3; Sassy Bass Amazin’ • Bingo: 6; American Legion Post 44, Gulf Grill; Ft. Morgan. MON, JAN 22 Shores. • Lisa Christian: 2 p.m.; Tacky Jacks, • Flora-Bama Possible Probables: 2 p.m. • 8 Ball League: 7:30; The Office, Foley. Gulf Shores. ‘til; (Sched. on pages 32-33), Flora-Bama, • Overeaters Anonymous: 6; Holy Spirit • Johnny Mullen & Clay Conner: 3; Big Perdido Key. Episcopal Church; Gulf Shores, 616 Ft. Beach Brewery; Gulf Shores. • Flora-Bama Bingo: free; 1-4 p.m.; great Morgan Rd.; 251-709-5907. • Destiny Brown: 7; Pappa Rocco’s; Gulf prizes, family friendly; 17401 Perdido • Celebrate Recovery: (Christ centered Shores. Key Dr., Perdido Key. 12 step program); Monday evenings at 6 • Rat Pack & Motown w. James Proctor • Snowbird Listings: Snowbird oriented p.m.; Christian Life Church in Orange & Kathy Lyons: 5; Franco’s; Orange events on pages 52 to 61. Beach; 251-967-4840. Beach. • Trivia Night: 7; Big Beach Brewery; • T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): • Scott Koehn: 5:30; Flippers, Orange Gulf Shores. weigh-in 5:30; meeting 6; First Presbyte- Beach. • Brent Burns: 5; LuLu’s at Homeport rian Church of Foley; (Berry & Highway • John Lee Sanders: 6; The Lobby Lounge Marina, Gulf Shores. 59). at Perdido Beach Resort; Orange Beach. • Frankie G. & LeAnn Creswell: 6:30; • Alcoholics Anonymous: noon; Perdido Big Lagoon Kiwnians continue to Take Stock In Children The Kiwanis Club of Big Lagoon recently presented a check for $17,600 to the State of Florida’s Take Stock in Children program. This check represents the 19th and 20th four-year scholarship provided by the club. Each scholarship is awarded to an Escam- bia County 6th grader. Recipients are assigned a mentor and when they graduate from high school with a good citizenship record and a college required GPA, their tuition and fees at any Florida state college are paid by TSIC. The state of Florida matches each Kiwanis Club of Big Lagoon donation. “Kiwanians expended thousands of hours of rewarding work throughout the year, raising over $30,000. It was the mostsuc- cessful ever thanks to the hard work and commitment by all,’’ said president Dayre Lias. “Our efforts were so successful we are able to fund an additional four-year college scholarship in 2018 REMAX GULF SHORES RAISES $25K FOR CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK: RE/MAX of Gulf Shores had through Escambia Take Stock in Children.’’ the privilege to present the Children's Miracle Network and USA Women's & Children's Hospital with a check for $25,000 to help Pictured: Dr Bob Kincaid, Florida Kiwanis District, Division 1 them continue the incredible work they do for the children in our area. “We were treated to a tour of the Children's Hospital and Lt. Gov: Sally Lee, Director, Escambia Take Stock in Children got to see what a wonderful place it is. And even better, the wonderful people who provide for the families there! We are so happy that we can help support the great work they do," said Ashley Davidson, culture & marketing director. Pictured: Warren Greene, (TSIC); David Boerner, scholarship recipient and UWF junior; Sherry Orton, Scotty Roberson, Domini Corcoran, Kim Thompson-Yates, Ashley Davidson, Mackenzie Justice, Dennis Corcoran, Dayre Lias, President, Kiwanis Club of Big Lagoon. Ticer Wilson, and Chris Jett.
ORANGE BEACH POLICE DEPT. PROMOTIONS INCLUDE ASSISTANT CHIEF STEVE BROWN: Orange Beach Police Chief Joe Fierro announced the police department’s latest promotions during the Jan. 4 City Council meeting. Lt. Steve Brown, a 22-year-plus veteran of the police department, was promoted to Assistant Chief. Many other advancements were announced Jan. 4 because of the promotion of Assistant Chief Brown, along with retirements and the death of Sgt. Travis Coleman, who suffered a medical emergency in March 2017. The following officers were promoted in December: Sgt. Carl Bradley was promoted to lieu- tenant of the Investigative Division; Investigator Trent Johnson was promoted to sergeant of the Investigative Division; Cpl. Bailey Mahler was promoted to sergeant of the Patrol Division; Officer Nathan Cain was promoted to corporal of the Patrol Division; Dispatcher Julie Bonifay was promoted to Communications Supervisor, following the retirement of Osa Brown who had served in that position for over 22 years; Officer Joey Brown was promoted to corporal within the Support Services Division. Chief Fierro said all of the individuals who were promoted have rose through the ranks and earned their positions. “Cumulatively,” Fierro said, “they represent decades of experience, not only within law enforcement but in service to the Orange Beach community.” Pictured: (L to R) Orange Beach Asst. Police Chief Steve Brown. left, is congratulated on his promotion by Chief Joe Fierro; Lt. Carl Bradley; Sgt. Trent Johnson; Cpl. Nathan Cain: Cpl. Joey Brown; Communications Supervisor Julie Bonifay. Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Page 31
Page 34 • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 or 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS• E-Mail: [email protected] WHAT’S HAPPENING Bay UMC Activities Center; 13660 Inner- prizes, family friendly; 17401 Perdido • NAPA Pool League: 7:30; The Office, Thur at noon; Orange Beach Senior Cen- dido Bay UMC Activities Center, 13660 arity Pt. Rd.; 850-492-3056 or 492-6362. Key Dr., Perdido Key. Foley. ter; visitors and new members welcomed Innerarity Point Road, Pensacola, 262- • Alcoholics Anonymous and Alanon: • Snowbird Listings: Snowbird oriented • Coastal Photography Club: 6:30 p.m.; even without a partner; 251-981-3440. 749-4241. Holy Spirit Episcopal Church in Gulf events on pages 52 to 61. Foley Senior Center (304 East Rose Ave.). • Orange Beach Library Children’s Story • Kiwanis Club of Foley: Noon on Tues- Shores at noon; Alanon at Orange Beach • Smokey Otis & Mark Laborde: 8; • Bingo: 10 to 2; Gulf Coast Elks Lodge Time: 10 a.m.; preschool; 981-2923. days at Ryan's in Foley; 251-968-6288. Presbyterian Church in Orange Beach at Pappa Rocco’s; Gulf Shores. 2782, Foley: 251-971-2782. • Southwest Branch Library Children’s • AA: Noon; Perdido Bay UMC Worship 7 p.m.; 800-477-1104. • Frankie G. On Piano: 6:30; Franco’s • South Baldwin Republican Women: Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; preschool; 12248 Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd., (In- • Ladies AA: 10 a.m.; Perdido Bay UMC Italian Restaurant; Orange Beach. Gift Horse Rest., 11:30 a.m.; 4th Tuesday Gulf Beach Hwy, Pensacola; (850) 453- nerarity Point) Pensacola. Activities Center, 13660 Innerarity Point • Karaoke: 5:30; Tacky Jacks, Gulf of Every Month, public invited, Info: 251- 7780. • Al-Anon: Noon; Perdido Bay UMC Ac- Rd., (Innerarity Point) Pensacola. Shores. 978-6178. • Overcomers Outreach: 7 p.m.; First tivities Center, 13660 Innerarity Point • AA: Noon; Perdido Bay UMC Worship • Karaoke: 5; Veterans of Foreign Wars • GriefShare Support Group: For men Baptist Church of Orange Beach; 980- Rd., (Innerarity Point) Pensacola. Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd., (In- Post 5659; Elberta. and women; 6-8 p.m.; Point Church, 1705. nerarity Point) Pensacola. • Open Mic Karaoke: 5; American Legion 13801 Innerarity Point Rd. Info: Shirley • Gulf Shores Kiwanis Club: Palmer Din- WED, JAN 24 Post 99; Fairhope. Johnson, 601-278-6973. ing Room at Craft Farms; noon; new • Flora-Bama Possible Probables: 2 p.m. • Buzz Kiefer: 6; The Purple Parrot; Per- • Orange Beach City Council Meeting: 5 members and guests always welcome; ‘til; (Sched. on pages 32-33), Flora-Bama, TUE, JAN 23 dido Key. p.m.; City Hall; 980-INFO. 251-981-9999. Perdido Key. • Flora-Bama Possible Probables: 2 p.m. • JW Karaoke: 6; Hub Stacy’s At The • Sonora Masonic Lodge: 7 p.m.; 202 E. • Kiwanis Club of Big Lagoon: Breakfast • Flora-Bama Bingo: free; 1-4 p.m.; great ‘til; (Sched. on pages 32-33), Flora-Bama, Point, Innerarity Point. Jackson Street in Summerdale; meeting each Tuesday at 7:30 a.m.; prizes, family friendly; 17401 Perdido Perdido Key. • Bowling Tourney: 7; Snapper’s; Orange sonora635.com. speaker first three Tuesdays and a busi- Key Dr., Perdido Key. • Flora-Bama Bingo: free; 1-4 p.m.; great Beach. • Orange Beach Bridge Club: Tue. & ness meeting the fourth Tuesday; Per- • Snowbird Listings: Snowbird oriented City Rhythm Big Band in Loxley Feb. 17 The City Rhythm Big Band has scheduled a dance on Saturday, Feb. 17 at the Loxley Civic Center from 7-10 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person, and snacks will be available at the BYOB event. The City Rhythm Big Band is an 18 piece big band that plays music from the big band era made famous by such artists as Count Basie, Woody Herman, Glen Miller, Duke Ellington and others. They also play some current favorites. Vocalists Kathy Murchison and Ken Thacker add their touch to the band with beautiful lyrics and awesome voices. Together, the band and vo- calists present a wonderful evening of music. For all information, visit cityrhythmbb.com. The Loxley Civic Center is located at 4198 Municipal Park Dr. Dances are also scheduled on March 17, April 21 and May 12.
Winston McQuitery used 109 photos shot at 30 second exposures each combined into one photo to shoot these pics, which he titled “Starry Night on Bon Secour Bay” and “Star gazing at Alabama Point.’’ Winston said it took about an hour to shoot them all. (More Pictures of Week on pages 58-61.)
Advertising Information: 850-492-5221 • 251-968-5683 mulletwrapper.com Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Page 35 Page 36 • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 or 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS• E-Mail: [email protected] WHAT’S HAPPENING events on pages 52 to 61. • Open Mic: 5:30; Tacky Jacks, Gulf Shores. • John Lee Sanders: 6; Voyagers Restau- rant at Perdido Beach Resort; Orange Beach. • Snowbird Dinner Dance w. Ron, Burt & Marvin: 6-9 p.m.; The Cove Restaurant & Grill; Gulf Shores. • Frankie G. On Piano: 6:30; Franco’s Italian Restaurant; Orange Beach. • John Brust: 6; The Lobby Bar at Perdido Beach Resort; Orange Beach. • Lisa Zanghi & Scott Koehn: 6:30; Flip- pers, Orange Beach. • Shaggy J & The Coastal Vibrations: 6; The Purple Parrot; Perdido Key. • Karaoke: 10; The Undertow; Orange Beach. • Karaoke: 6; American Legion Post 44, Gulf Shores. • John Joiner & Friends: 7; Hub Stacy’s, Innerarity Point. • Danny Grady: 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Pappa Rocco’s; Gulf Shores. • Smokey Otis & Mark Laborde: 8; Pappa Rocco’s; Gulf Shores. • Karaoke: 9; The Office, Foley. Expansion allows Foley Sports Tourism to add volleyball & basketball events to 2018 calendar • Big Beach Running Club: 5:30 p.m.; Big Beach Brewery in Gulf Shores; all levels Foley Sports Tourism is excited for all that 2018 has to offer. This Another staple of the calendar the public can expect to see is a welcome. • Family Night Dinner & Activities: 5:45 will be the first full year both the 16 sports fields and 90,000- November full of soccer. With contract extensions on both the Sun p.m.; Saint Andrew by the Sea, 17263 square-foot event center will be in use. A number of different sports Belt Women’s Soccer Championships and the Alabama Soccer As- Fort Morgan Rd., Gulf Shores; 678-361- have been booked for the complex from the tried and true soccer sociation State Cup, November is expected to be a month will full 2762. • Open Mixed Doubles Tennis: 7:30 a.m.; events like the Sun Belt Women’s Soccer Championships and the soccer fields. Joining those events in 2018 is the NJCAA Women’s all levels welcome; Gulf Shores Tennis Alabama Soccer Association State Cup to the first time sports to Soccer Championships packing soccer into the schedule almost Center; corner of West 19th Ave. and West the facility like volleyball and basketball. every weekend. 2nd St. One of those returning events is the Hoyt Archery Pro/Am that But the tried and true events will be complemented by new events • Veteran’s Bingo: 10 a.m. -2 p.m.; Ameri- can Legion Post 99, Foley. will be back in Foley for the third year in a row from February 21- like a range of volleyball tournaments throughout the spring and • Grief Support Group: 10 a.m.; Perdido 25. A stop on the Archer Shooters Association tour, the event con- basketball events beginning in May. While the calendar features Bay UMC Activities Center, 13660 Inner- tinues to garner close to 2,000 archers ranging in ages and skill numerous events, Director of Recreation and Sports David Thomp- arity Point Rd., (Innerarity Point) Pen- levels. The public should mark their calendars for Saturday Feb- son said the complex does not plan on resting on its laurels. sacola; 850-492-2135 • Food Bank: 9-11 a.m every Wednesday, ruary 24 at 5 p.m. The event will have the final rounds at the Foley “We are always looking at creating new relationships with differ- Perdido Bay Baptist Church, 12600 Sor- Sports Tourism Complex Championship Stadium to decide who ent tournament organizers,” Thompson said. “While we see this cal- rento Rd. Pensacola; call for eligiblity re- takes home some hefty prize money. endar as a strong jumping off point, we want to continue to expand quirements at (850) 492-2604. The Bounders Beach Bash gymnastics event will return for a sec- and book more events to bring new and exciting sports experiences • Bread Ministry: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Or- ange Beach United Methodist Church ond year September 7-9. Youth gymnasts at a range of levels will to our city.” Brook's Center. compete. The inaugural event drew about 500 participants and is Keep up to date on the FST calendar and all its events by visiting • Food Ministry For Hungry Families: expected to grow it as it becomes a staple of the FST calendar. FoleySportsTourism.com/events noon-1 p.m.; Grace Lutheran Church, cor- ner of West 23rd Ave. and West 4th St. in Gulf Shores; 251-968-5991. Foley Sports Tourism 2018 Calendar • Perdido Key Rotary Club: 7:30 a.m.; every Wednesday at Triggers. January May 850.492.8335. 13-14: Hall of Fame Volleyball Classic (Foley Event Center) 11-13: Mother’s Day Basketball Tournament (Foley Event Center) • Storytime at Pensacola Southwest Branch Library: free; infant to 5; 10:30- 18-19: AHSAA Regional Bowling Championships (Gulf Bowl) 19-24: NJCAA Men’s D2 Golf Championship (GlenLakes Golf Club) 11; 12238 Old Gulf Beach Hwy; (850)453- 20-21: Lower Alabama Volleyball Invitational 26-27: AAU Youth Basketball Tournament (Foley Event Center) 7780. 26-28: Southeast Winter Indoor Soccer Games (Foley Event Center) 26-28: Snap Soccer Memorial Showdown (FSTC Fields) • Gulf Shores Lions Club: noon; 2nd & 4th Wednesday; noon; Gulf Shores Com- February 30: Alabama State Men’s Golf Qualifier (GlenLakes Golf Club) munity House, 300 E. 16th Avenue; 251- 3-4: Pleasure Island Storm Volleyball Invitational (Foley Event Center) June 968-2823. 8-10: Alabama Cornhole Cup (Foley Event Center) 6-7: Foley Beach Express Lacrosse Clinic (FSTC Fields) 10-11: Snap Soccer Playdate (FSTC Fields) 9-10: Foley Beach Express Lacrosse Blast (FSTC Fields) 16-17: 16th Annual Southern Shootout Soccer Tournament 24-27: Varsity Cheer Camp (Foley Event Center) 17-18: Gulf Coast Classic Volleyball Tournament (Foley Event Center) 28-30: Foley High School 7v7 Football Tournament (FSTC Fields) 21-25: Hoyt Archery Alabama Pro/Am (Graham Creek Nature Preserve July ADVERTISING INFO 24-25: Valentine Classic Volleyball (Foley Event Center) 20-22: NCAA Certified Basketball Invitational (Foley Event Center) March 20-22: Midsummer Meltdown Disc Golf Tournament (Graham Creek 2-4: Snap Soccer Beach Shootout Girls Weekend (FSTC Fields) Nature Preserve) 850-492-5221 9-11: Snap Soccer Beach Shootout Boys Weekend (FSTC Fields) 24-26: Alabama Golf Association Boys Golf Championships (GlenLakes) 24-25: Spring Fling Volleyball Tournament (Foley Event Center) September 26-27: GlenLakes Spring Invitational (GlenLakes Golf Club) 6-9: Bounders Beach Bash Gymnastics Meet (Foley Event Center) April 8-9: Publix Super Cup Soccer Tournament Girls Weekend (FSTC Fields) 5-8: Southern Coast Cup Soccer Tournament (FSTC Fields) 15-16: Publix Super Cup Soccer Tournament Boys Weekend 251-968-5683 7-8: Battle of the Bay Volleyball Tournament (Foley Event Center) November 14-15: Gulf Coast Invitational Soccer Tournament (FSTC Fields) Oct 31- Nov 4: Sun Belt Conference Women’s Soccer Championship 21-22: AAU Storm Volleyball Tournament (Foley Event Center) 2-4: Alabama Soccer Association State Cup (FSTC Fields) 12-18: NJCAA Women’s Soccer National Championships (FSTC Fields) mulletwrapper.com Ad. 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2/5/18 Page 38 • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 or 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS• E-Mail: [email protected] WHAT’S HAPPENING • AA: Noon; Perdido Bay UMC Worship even without a partner; 251-981-3440. • John Lee Sanders: 6; Lobby Bar at Per- Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd., (In- • AA: Noon; Perdido Bay UMC Worship dido Beach Resort; Orange Beach. nerarity Point) Pensacola. Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd., (In- • Karaoke w. John Henry: 5:30; American nerarity Point) Pensacola. Legion Post 99; Foley. COOKIN’ WITH CAROLYN THU, JAN 25 • Rhonda Hart & Friends: 6; The Purple • Flora-Bama Possible Probables: 2 p.m. FRI, JAN 26 Parrot; Perdido Key. ‘til; (Sched. on pages 32-33), Flora-Bama, • 19th Annual Cougar Chili Cook-Off: 5-7 • Karaoke: 8; Snapper’s; Orange Beach. Perdido Key. p.m; Escambia Christian School Gy, 3311 • Karaoke: 10; The Undertow; Orange • Flora-Bama Bingo: free; 1-4 p.m.; great West Moreno Street, Pensacola, 433-8476 Beach. BY CAROLYN GODFREY prizes, family friendly; 17401 Perdido • Flora-Bama Possible Probables: 2 p.m. • Open Jam: 8; American Legion Post Key Dr., Perdido Key. ‘til; (Sched. on pages 32-33), Flora-Bama, 199; Fairhope. • Snowbird Listings: Snowbird oriented Perdido Key. • DJ-Karaoke: 9; The Jellyfish, Perdido events on pages 52 to 61. • Flora-Bama Bingo: free; 1-4 p.m.; great Key. Shortcut Coconut-Pecan Chocolate Tassies • Open Mic: 7; Snapper’s; Orange Beach. prizes, family friendly; 17401 Perdido • Terry Causey: 7; Flippers, Orange 1 pkg. chocolate cake mix (regular size) • LeAnn Creswell & Lisa Zanghi: 6:30; Key Dr., Perdido Key. Beach. Franco’s Italian Restaurant; Orange • Snowbird Listings: Snowbird oriented • Open Mixed Doubles Tennis: 7:30 a.m.; 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats Beach. events on pages 52 to 61. all levels welcome; Gulf Shores Tennis 1 large egg, lightly beaten • John Lee Sanders: 6; Voyagers Restau- • Danny Grady: 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Pappa Center; corner of West 19th Ave. and rant at Perdido Beach Resort; Orange Rocco’s; Gulf Shores. West 2nd St. 6 Tbsp. butter, melted and cooled slightly Beach. • Rex: 7; The Office, Foley. • Bingo: 5:30; Veterans of Foreign Wars • John Brust: 6; Lobby Bar at Perdido • Rat Pack & Motown w. James Proctor Post 5659; Elberta. 3/4 cup coconut-pecan frosting Beach Resort; Orange Beach. & Kathy Lyons: 5; Franco’s; Orange • Alcoholics Anonymous: noon; Perdido Pecan halves or melted semisweet chocolate, opt. • Alabama Lightning: 6:30; Flippers, Or- Beach. Bay UMC Worship Center; 13660 Inner- ange Beach. • My Girl; My Whiskey & Me: 6:30; Big arity Pt. Rd.; 850-492-3056 or 492-6362. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix cake mix and oats; stir • Ole River String Band: 6:30; Original Beach Brewery; Gulf Shores. Point Restaurant, Pensacola. • Live Karaoke in the Tiki Bar: 6; Live SAT, JAN 27 in egg and melted butter. Shape mixture into 1-in.l balls. • Karaoke: 6; Tacky Jacks, Gulf Shores. Bait, Orange Beach. • Opera “Tosca”, by Puccini, in high defi- Press dough onto bottom and up sides of greased mini- • Karaoke: 8; Tacky Jacks, Ft. Morgan. • Strickly Isbell: 7; Pappa Rocco’s; Gulf nition from The Metropolitan Opera: • Rick Whaley & Tommy Mazullo: 6; The Shores. 11:55 am, Cobb Pinnacle 14 Movie The- muffin cups. Bake just until set, 8-10 min. Cool slightly Purple Parrot; Perdido Key. • Karaoke: 10; The Undertow; Orange before removing to wire racks; cool completely. Top each Beach. with about 1 tsp. frosting. If desired, top with pecans or • Smokey Otis & Mark Laborde: 8; Pappa Rocco’s; Gulf Shores. drizzle with melted chocolate. Makes about 3 doz. • 8 Ball APA: 7:30; The Office, Foley. • Bingo: 10 a.m.; American Legion Post Enjoy! 44, 6781 Gulf Shores Pkwy (AL Hwy 59), Gulf Shores. • Marine Corps League of South Baldwin County: 6 p.m. on 4th Thursday; The Gulf Bowl, 2881 S. Jupiter St., Foley; current and former Marines and Corpsman wel- come. • Rotary Club of Gulf Shores/Orange Beach: noon; Gulf Shores Golf Club; visit- ing Rotarians and guests invited. • Gulf Shores United Methodist Church Bread Ministry: 9-10; every Thursday; room 103 on the south campus, next to Crossroad; 251 968-2411. • South Alabama Senior Travelers: 9 a..m; Foley Senior Center; visitors wel- come; 251-928-4494. • South Baldwin Amateur Radio Club: 7 p.m. 4th Thurs. of every month; Baldwin County Emergency Operations Center, McAuliffe Rd., Robertsdale; 251-943- 2953. • Bingo: Bear Point Civic Association on Bay La Launch Rd. in Orange Beach; doors open at 6:30 p.m., games at 7 p.m; hotdogs, drinks and snacks available; all invited; 981-5734. • Orange Beach Bridge Club: Tue. & Thur at noon; Orange Beach Senior Cen- ter; visitors and new members welcomed AD INFO
OPTIMIST CLUBOFPERDIDO BAY WILL AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS: The end of the school year is approaching and the members of Optimist Club of Per- 850-492-5221 dido Bay are gearing up to award scholarships. The club has set aside $6,000 to be given to six high school graduates from the Elberta/Lillian area. Students planning on attending a college, trade, or vocational school are welcome to apply for scholar- ships. Those who have applied, or will be applying, to the South Baldwin Education Foundation, Inc. do not need to reapply, as the club will receive those applications. Students attending schools other than Foley High School can download, complete, 251-968-5683 and mail the application to Jim Shepherd, Optimist Club of Perdido Bay, P.O. Box 94, Lillian, AL 36549. The application link is on the home page of the OCPB website at ocpb.org. Pictured: The Optimist Club of Perdido Bay awarded four $1,000 scholarships in 2017 to Lillian/Elberta high school seniors. From left are Frank Badners, Elizabeth Trattles, OCPB Scholarship Chairman Jim Shepherd and Andrew Trattles. Not pic- mulletwrapper.com tured is Katie Pfeiffer. The deadline for submitting applications is February 28, 2018. Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Page 39 WHAT’S HAPPENING ater, Gulf Shores. • Flora-Bama Possible Probables: 2 p.m. ‘til; (Sched. on pages 32-33), Flora-Bama, Perdido Key. • Snowbird Listings: Snowbird oriented events on pages 52 to 61. • 2018 Reese's Senior Bowl: 1:30; Ladd-Peebles Stadium; Mobile. • The Defrosters: 8 p.m.; Bama Bud's Lounge, Foley • Tony Ray Thompson with Palmetto Drive: 9; The Office, Foley. • Live Karaoke in the Tiki Bar: 6; Live Bait, Orange Beach. • Edward David Anderson: 6:30; Big Beach Brewery; Gulf Shores. • Rat Pack & Motown w. James Proctor & Kathy Lyons: 5; Franco’s; Or- ange Beach. • Sat. Nite Vibes w. Loaded Gunn, B2B, CXXNZY: 9; The Club at Live Bait, Orange Beach. • Matt Slowick: 6:30 p.m.; American Legion Post 99; Foley. • Henry Burt: 7; Pappa Rocco’s; Gulf Shores. • Karaoke By Kelly: 9: Island Time Daquari Bar, The Wharf, Orange Beach. • Flip Flop Mafia: 7; Flippers, Orange Beach. • Karaoke: 8; Tacky Jacks, Ft. Morgan. • DJ-Karaoke: 9; The Jellyfish, Perdido Key. • Open Jam: 8, American Legion Post 199; Fairhope. • Karaoke: 10; The Undertow; Orange Beach. • Optimist Club of Perdido Bay: breakfast every Saturday at 7 a.m. at the Lillian Community Club in Lillian; (251) 961-2620. • AA: 10 a.m.; Perdido Bay UMC Worship Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd., (Innerarity Point) Pensacola. • AA: 7 p.m.; Perdido Bay UMC Worship Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Page 40 • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 or 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS• E-Mail: [email protected] WHAT’S HAPPENING Rd., (Innerarity Point) Pensacola. • Ladies AA: 9 a.m.; Perdido Bay UMC Worship Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd., (Innerarity Point) Pensacola. SUN, JAN 28 • Central Flora-Bama Church: Church experiences, 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.; Flora-Bama Tent Stage, Perdido Key. • Unity Church Beach Service: 9:45 a.m.; The Royal Oyster, Hwy. 59, three blocks from beach in Gulf Shores. • Flora-Bama Possible Probables: 2 p.m. ‘til; (Sched. on pages 32-33), Flora-Bama, Perdido Key. • Snowbird Listings: Snowbird oriented events on pages 52 to 61. • Customer Appreciation Night: 6; Free food; 1st drink free; 25% off gift shop; Randy Albright will perform Flora-Bama, Perdido Key. • Sunday 2-Person Scramble: Every Sun. at 2 p.m.; Glenlakes Golf Club, Foley, Feb. 18 at St. Thomas By Sea (251) 955-1220. • Lisa Christian: 2 p.m.; Tacky Jacks, A Musical Celebration of Life will Gulf Shores. feature singer-songwriter Randy Al- TEAM SPIRIT: Gulf Shores Ele- • Coconut Radio: 3; Sassy Bass Amazin’ bright (pictured) at 2 p.m. Sunday, mentary sixth grade helpers have Grill; Ft. Morgan. Feb. 18 at St. Thomas by-the-Sea team spirit! Pictured: Alex Rippy, Catholic Church, Orange Beach. Light Bodie Whatley and Caden Ford are refreshments will be served after the much-loved Kindergarten and first performance. Proceeds will benefit grade teacher helpers. Good Counsel Mary's Shelter Gulf Coast, a home for homeless pregnant women who choose life for their un- born child. Tickets are $15 and must be purchased in advance. They are available at St. Thomas by the Sea and The Island Church in Orange Beach; Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church, Gulf Shores; St. Margaret Catholic Church, Foley, or by calling Jeanne Franz, 251-968-5268 or franz4323@ya hoo.com. His performance of favorite spirituals songs and dialogue is sure to touch the heart of each listener. Hear Randy’s pro-life story as he sings his way into your heart and leaves you with a deeper understanding and greater appreciation for innocent life, 26th AL Lifestyles Expo Feb. 8 at Caribe Resort living in a mother’s womb and beyond with hope, forgiveness and healing. Audiences of all ages have joyfully The 26th Annual Alabama Lifestyles EXPO is scheduled on come away with a renewed spirit. Thursday, Feb. 8 at Caribe The Resort in Orange Beach. Hours are from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. A free public event, the Expo attracts Snowbird visitors and locals who wish to learn more about what Alabama has to offer in a spacious and beautiful setting. The expo offers covered onsite parking and easy access drop off points at three expo entrances. In addition to door prizes and numerous giveaways, $100 will be awarded at 2 p.m., and you need not be present to win. Exhibitors represent companies that provide products and serv- ices that make trips to the Gulf Coast more enjoyable. The EXPO is most popular with Snowbirds, but it offers something of inter- est for all ages. The emphasis is on the great amenities available in Alabama and the Gulf Coast. The EXPO is popular with seniors, but it of- fers something of interest for all ages as well as free professional AD INFO services, free consultations, free tickets, free food samples, give- aways and games of chance. More than 70 exhibitors will provide information about com- munity living and quality of life programs for people over 50. Ex- 850-492-5221 pect hands-on-exhibits and lots of ideas about things to do and see locally and places to visit throughout Alabama. As an added value for the vendors, exhibitors can market their website through Alabama Snowbird and Alabama Advantage free for the next 10 months. To register or for more exhibitor or expo 251-968-5683 info, call event coordinator Bill Meadows at 205-222-2862, visit GSMS ART CONTEST WINNERS: Congratulations to the three Gulf Shores AlabamaAdvantage.com or email [email protected]. Middle School art students who placed in the First Annual Wharf Coastal Christmas Pictured: Revs.Jim and Donna Mullis of Pleasure Island Unity Art Contest! Their art was a portrayal of what Christmas on the Coast means to Church welcome snowbirds during the 2017 Lifesstyles Expo. them. All of the art was on display for the Jingle Jubilee- Kids Craft Day at the mulletwrapper.com Wharf. Pictured: 1st place- Fernanda Larenas, 2nd place- Madison Rosado and 3rd Unity Services are held every Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m. at place- Olivia Annan. The Royal Oyster in Gulf Shores. Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Page 41 Page 42 • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 or 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS• E-Mail: [email protected] WHAT’S HAPPENING • Destiny Brown: 7; Pappa Rocco’s; Gulf Key Dr., Perdido Key. • Alcoholics Anonymous: noon; Perdido • Frankie G On Piano: 6:30; Franco’s Shores. • Snowbird Listings: Snowbird oriented Bay UMC Activities Center; 13660 Inner- Italian Restaurant; Orange Beach. Assessment of Lagoon fisheries • Rat Pack & Motown w. James Proctor events on pages 52 to 61. arity Pt. Rd.; 850-492-3056 or 492-6362. • Open Mic Karaoke: 5; American Legion & Kathy Lyons: 5; Franco’s; Orange • Brent Burns: 5; LuLu’s at Homeport • Alcoholics Anonymous and Alanon: Post 99; Fairhope. Beach. Marina, Gulf Shores. Holy Spirit Episcopal Church in Gulf • Buzz Kiefer: 6: The Purple Parrot, Per- topic of Jan. 18 open meeting • John Lee Sanders: 6; Voyagers at Per- • Smokey Otis & Mark Laborde: 8; Shores at noon; Alanon at Orange Beach dido Key. dido Beach Resort; Orange Beach. Pappa Rocco’s; Gulf Shores. Presbyterian Church in Orange Beach at • Karaoke: 5; Veterans of Foreign Wars Craig Newton, a biologist with • Scott Koehn: 5:30; Flippers, Orange • Alabama Lightning: 6:30; Flippers, Or- 7 p.m.; 800-477-1104. Post 5659; Elberta. Alabama Department of Conser- Beach. ange Beach. • Ladies AA: 10 a.m.; Perdido Bay UMC • Lisa Zanghi, Doug Habbena, Scott vation, will present an assess- • Karaoke: 5; Monthly Birthday Potluck; • Open Mixed Doubles Tennis: 7:30 a.m.; Activities Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Koehn: 6:30; Flippers, Orange Beach. ment of the Little Lagoon American Legion Post 99, Foley. all levels welcome; Gulf Shores Tennis Rd., (Innerarity Point) Pensacola. • JW Karaoke: 6; Hub Stacy’s, Innerarity • Gary Story: 5; The Purple Parrot; Per- Center; corner of West 19th Ave. and • AA: Noon; Perdido Bay UMC Worship Point. Fisheries at the Little Lagoon dido Key. West 2nd St. Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd., (In- • Bingo: 10 to 2; Gulf Coast Elks Lodge Preservation Society meeting on • John Joiner & Friends: 4; Hub Stacey’s • 8 Ball League: 7:30; The Office, Foley. nerarity Point) Pensacola. 2782, Foley: 251-971-2782. Thursday, Jan. 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Point; Innerarity Point. • Overeaters Anonymous: 6; Holy Spirit • Bowling Tourney: 7; Snapper’s; Orange Gulf Shores Activity Center, lo- • Blind Draw Dart Tournament: 5; Amer- Episcopal Church; Gulf Shores, 616 Ft. TUE, JAN 30 Beach. cated at 260 Clubhouse Dr. The ican Legion Post 99, Foley. Morgan Rd.; 251-709-5907. • Flora-Bama Possible Probables: 2 p.m. • NAPA Pool League: 7:30; The Office, first half hour of the meeting • 9 Ball APA: 6; The Office, Foley. • Celebrate Recovery: (Christ centered ‘til; (Sched. on pages 32-33), Flora-Bama, Foley. provides an opportunity to meet, 12 step program); Monday evenings at 6 Perdido Key. • Foley Lions Club: noon; Wolf Bay Lodge; MON, JAN 29 p.m.; Christian Life Church in Orange • Flora-Bama Bingo: 1-4 p.m.; Flora- 987-5471. mingle and enjoy refreshments. • Flora-Bama Possible Probables: 2 p.m. Beach; 251-967-4840. Bama Loung Tent Stage; Perdido Key. • GriefShare Support Group: For men The program begins at 6 p.m., ‘til; (Sched. on pages 32-33), Flora-Bama, • T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): • Snowbird Listings: Snowbird oriented and women; 6-8 p.m.; Point Church, and will include a question-and- Perdido Key. weigh-in 5:30; meeting 6; First Presbyte- events on pages 52 to 61. 13801 Innerarity Point Rd. Info: Shirley answer period • Flora-Bama Bingo: free; 1-4 p.m.; great rian Church of Foley; (Berry & Highway • Smokey Otis & Mark Laborde: 8; Johnson, 601-278-6973. LLPS members and guests are prizes, family friendly; 17401 Perdido 59). Pappa Rocco’s; Gulf Shores. • Southwest Branch Library Children’s invited to learn the lastest as- sessment of shrimp, fish, and crab populations and trends in Little Lagoon. During the past several years, anglers have reported lower catches of popular species such as blue crab and flounder com- pared to prior years in Little La- goon. Anglers have attributed the lower catches to everything from poor maintenance of La- goon Pass, overfishing, and a weir between Lake Shelby and Little Lagoon. Fishery-independent and fish- ery-dependent data collected in Little Lagoon were analyzed to evaluate trends in Catch Per Unit Effort, distribution of sizes, and patterns in abundance. Re- view of the data indicates a steady reduction in blue crab abundance beginning in the late 1980s and a reduction in the CPUE of flounder. Numerous factors are likely attributed to the observed declines, but iden- tifying the most significant source of the declining fisheries is problematic. Other Agenda Items: Little La- goon Pass Update; Oyster Gar- dening Update; Committee Activity Update; Election of new Board member. AD. INFO 850-492-5221 • 251-968-5683 mulletwrapper.com Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Page 43 Page 44• The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] WHAT’S HAPPENING Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; preschool; 12248 Key Dr., Perdido Key. Gulf Beach Hwy, Pensacola; (850) 453- • Snowbird Listings: Snowbird oriented 7780. events on pages 52 to 61. • Orange Beach Bridge Club: Tue. & • Open Mic: 5:30; Tacky Jacks, Gulf ON THE WILD SIDE... Thur at noon; Orange Beach Senior Cen- Shores. ter; visitors and new members welcomed • Frankie G. On Piano: 6:30; Franco’s W. THE ORANGE BEACH WILDLIFE CENTER STAFF even without a partner; 251-981-3440. Italian Restaurant; Orange Beach. • Orange Beach Library Children’s Story • John Lee Sanders: 6; Voyagers Restau- Time: 10 a.m.; pre-school; 981-2923. rant at Perdido Beach Resort; Orange • Gulf Shores Kiwanis Club: Palmer Din- Beach. By Wade Stevens ing Room at Craft Farms; noon; new • John Brust: 6; The Lobby Bar at Perdido City of Orange Beach Coastal Operations Manager members and guests always welcome; Beach Resort; Orange Beach. The City of Orange Beach believes strongly in the promotion 251-981-9999. • Snowbird Dinner Dance w. Ron, Burt & and protection of our natural resources alongside the responsible • Kiwanis Club of Big Lagoon: Break- Marvin: 6-9 p.m.; The Cove Restaurant & fast meeting each Tuesday at 7:30 Grill; Gulf Shores. development of our community and its tourism base.One of the a.m.; speaker first three Tuesdays and • Lisa Zanghi & Scott Koehn: 6:30; Flip- many ways this is demonstrated is through the operation of our a business meeting the fourth Tues- pers, Orange Beach. Wildlife Management Program. This program consists of several day; Perdido Bay UMC Activities Cen- • Shaggy J & The Coastal Vibrations: 6; different elements: public education, habitat management, ter, 13660 Innerarity Point Road, The Purple Parrot; Perdido Key. Pensacola, 262-749-4241. • Karaoke: 10; The Undertow; Orange wildlife rehabilitation, and nuisance mitigation. Public education Beach. is first and foremost for good reason. The vast majority of the re- WED, JAN 31 • Karaoke: 6; American Legion Post 44, maining three elements can be reduced or eliminated with con- • Flora-Bama Possible Probables: 2 p.m. Gulf Shores. sistent and effective education. ‘til; (Sched. on pages 32-33), Flora-Bama, • John Joiner & Friends: 7; Hub Stacy’s, Perdido Key. Innerarity Point. Folk duo Hungrytown plays People and wildlife interact every day in • Flora-Bama Bingo: free; 1-4 p.m.; great • Smokey Otis & Mark Laborde: 7; Pappa our country, and our area is no exception. prizes, family friendly; 17401 Perdido Rocco’s; Gulf Shores. The interactions can be both positive and free Feb. 6 at Foley Library negative for those involved. Taking a look at The Foley Public Library is most for- how we influence and impact these events tunate to have folk musicians, Re- as well sharing the stories of our local becca Hall and Ken Anderson - otherwise known as the folk due Hun- wildlife and explore both the good and bad grytown - back for a free concert on about wildlife and people. Tuesday, February 6 at 6 p.m. in the Throughout this coming year, we hope you upstairs meeting room. will all get something positive from each ar- Seating is limited so reservations are required. Please call 251-943-7665 to ticle or story and we look forward to your place a reservation or check the li- feedback along the way. brary's website at foleylibrary.org for In the conservation of natural resources further information. Hall and Anderson (pictured) have systems, wildlife rescue, rehabilitation been travelling the world over the (rehab), and conflict stories are considered especially interesting. past two years performing in North In the City of Orange Beach, the dedicated staff who handle these America, Europe, and New Zealand. critical tasks are members of an elite squad known as the Coastal Their music has received extensive radio airplay worldwide and has ap- Resources Department. These are their stories. Dun Dun! A little peared on several television shows, in- “Law and Order” humor for those that recognized it, but I digress. cluding the Independent Film This program is a division of the City of Orange Beach - Coastal Channel’s hit series, Portlandia. Hun- Resources Department, which is tasked with many different roles grytown has earned a reputation for the quality in the community, including the management of our beaches, and authenticity of their songwriting: dunes, shoreline, islands, forest lands, recreational trails, and “It’s great to hear an act eschew sen- much more. We are the eyes, ears, and, in many cases, the hands timentality in favor of honesty and to and feet of the state and federal agencies that we work with prove that you don’t have to go raid- ing the memory of others to find the closely to monitor and manage these environmentally sensitive stuff that really good songs are made resources. One of the most important of these resources is our di- of,” writes Jedd Beaudoin of Popmat- verse and abundant wildlife. ters. Lyricist Hall is credited with compo- A quick introduction: these columns will be developed and writ- sitions “that sound as timeless as any ten by Wade Stevens - Coastal Operations Manager, Melissa Vin- traditional songs” (Northern Sky, UK) son - Coastal Programs Coordinator, and several of our committed while producer/multi-instrumental- volunteers and interns. ist/husband Ken Anderson is lauded for his remarkable affinity for instru- Stay tuned for our first column next month and feel free to con- mental embellishment and for craft- tact us with any questions or suggestions about wildlife topics ing Hungrytown’s gorgeous vocal you would like to see included in a future column. Email harmonies. [email protected] or call 251-923-4912 or 251- Hall and Anderson met in New York City, where they had already been 747-5510. performing regularly--Hall as a jazz singer, and Anderson as a drummer for a variety of garage bands. Their in- troduction to folk music came later, when a close friend--who died young due to a tragic misdiagnosis--en- trusted to them her collection of 1960s Advertise Where It Counts folk albums and her guitar (which has since been featured on all of their al- bums). Inspired by the grit and true- to-life experiences she heard in these traditional ballads, Hall was inspired Ask Any Snowbird! to write the lyrics that later became her first songs, aided by Anderson’s flair for musical arrangement. In the winter of 2003, the duo quit their bor- ing desk jobs, moved to the green hills of Vermont, and decided to pursue a full-time career as touring musicians. 850-492-5221 • 251-968-5683 • mulletwrapper.com Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Page 45 Page 46• The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] WHAT’S HAPPENING • Karaoke: 9; The Office, Foley. 850.492.8335. • Big Beach Running Club: 5:30 p.m.; Big • Storytime at Pensacola Southwest Beach Brewery in Gulf Shores; all levels Branch Library: free; infant to 5; 10:30- welcome. 11; 12238 Old Gulf Beach Hwy; (850)453- WHAT’S BITING • Family Night Dinner & Activities: 5:45 7780. p.m.; Saint Andrew by the Sea, 17263 • Gulf Shores Lions Club: noon; 2nd & Fort Morgan Rd., Gulf Shores; 678-361- 4th Wednesday; noon; Gulf Shores Com- BY DAVID RAINER 2762. munity House, 300 E. 16th Avenue; 251- • Open Mixed Doubles Tennis: 7:30 a.m.; 968-2823. all levels welcome; Gulf Shores Tennis • AA: Noon; Perdido Bay UMC Worship Center; corner of West 19th Ave. and Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd., (In- Keep a close watch on rod guides West 2nd St. nerarity Point) Pensacola. • Veteran’s Bingo: 10 a.m. -2 p.m.; Ameri- can Legion Post 99, Foley. When you’re fighting a nice fish, sometimes the fish wins and • Grief Support Group: 10 a.m.; Perdido THU, FEB 1 gets away. If the hook pulls, you can lament that maybe you did- Bay UMC Activities Center, 13660 Inner- • Flora-Bama Possible Probables: 2 p.m. n’t get a good hookset, but sometimes it just happens. arity Point Rd., (Innerarity Point) Pen- ‘til; (Sched. on pages 32-33), Flora-Bama, sacola; 850-492-2135 Perdido Key. Sometimes the fish puts more stress on your fishing line than it • Food Bank: 9-11 a.m every Wednesday, • Flora-Bama Bingo: 1-4 p.m.; Flora- can handle and the line breaks, or the fish pulls you into barna- Perdido Bay Baptist Church, 12600 Sor- Bama Loung Tent Stage; Perdido Key. cle-encrusted structure and cuts you off. rento Rd. Pensacola; call for eligiblity re- • Snowbird Listings: Snowbird oriented events on pages 52 to 61. Those are the situations that usually disappear from memory quirements at (850) 492-2604. • Bread Ministry: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Or- • LeAnn Creswell & Lisa Zanghi: 6:30; after a short time. Losing a big fish to flawed equipment, how- ange Beach United Methodist Church Franco’s Italian Restaurant; Orange ever, tends to never be forgotten. Brook's Center. Beach. • Food Ministry For Hungry Families: • Open Mic: 7; Snapper’s; Orange Beach. Like the time I hooked a huge tar- • Ole River String Band: 6:30; Original pon. The silver king made several noon-1 p.m.; Grace Lutheran Church, cor- ner of West 23rd Ave. and West 4th St. in Point Restaurant, Pensacola. grand jumps to try to dislodge the Gulf Shores; 251-968-5991. • Alabama Lightning: 6:30; Flippers, Or- hook to no avail. After becoming too • Perdido Key Rotary Club: 7:30 a.m.; ange Beach. every Wednesday at Triggers. • John Lee Sanders: 6; Voyagers Restau- tired to jump, the fish headed to the Sirens View From The Top rant at Perdido Beach Resort; Orange bottom to continue the fight. That usually means the angler’s Condo Tour slated Feb. 24 odds of landing the fish have in- creased greatly. However, as every an- The Sirens of the Sea gler knows, the fish isn’t caught Mardi Gras krewe will pres- unless it’s in the boat or alongside the ent its 10th Annual Condo boat to retrieve the hook from the fish’s mouth. Tour, "A View from the Top" About a half-hour into the fight against the big tarpon, my arms on Saturday, February 24 began to ache, but that was not my main concern. I noticed the from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is a line appeared to be frayed just a bit as I pumped the rod to gain fun filled day for both locals an advantage on the fish. and visitors. Enjoy traveling Then the worst scenario for a fisherman happened. The rod tip along the Gulf Coast beach went straight as the line went slack. Although the fish had al- road and backwaters visiting most given up the fight, the frayed line couldn’t handle the pres- the various waterfront views sure. The big tarpon was gone and I was exhausted and extremely that Gulf Shores and Or- disappointed. ange Beach have to offer When I told the boat captain to check the line, he discovered that from five elegant condos. one of the ceramic line guides had developed a crack, and it was Tickets are $20 and go on nicking the line each time it touched the crack. Finally, the dam- sale January 30t at the fol- age to the line was too severe. That rod was taken out of service, lowing locations: Wildflow- but we never got another big bite that day. That incident is why ers in Orange Beach on G.S. Woman's Club Tour of Homes is Feb. 17 I check my line regularly for fraying and my rod guides for cracks Canal Road, Coastal Flowers or chips. and Design in Gulf Shores The Gulf Shores Woman's Club Tour of Homes, scheduled for One of the best ways to check for flaws in the rod guides is to use on Hwy 59, Beach House February 17 will feature five residences that represent life on some kind of fine material that will snag on the imperfections Boutique in Gulf Shores at the Gulf Coast. Homes may be toured from 9:30 a.m. until 4 when run through the guides. Pelican Place, Jubilee Ap- p.m. Ask your wife or significant other for a pair of old pantyhose and parel & Gifts in Gulf Shores Two homes located off Fort Morgan Road will show the beach cut off one leg. Take that hose and run it through the line guides. at Pelican Place, and Bryant inspired style that is typical our coastal area. The Peninsula If there are any imperfections, the hose material will snag. Bank in Orange Beach on home is an example of gracious neighborhood living. The Or- For the guide tip, you will probably have to cut a smaller piece of Canal Road. ange Beach, which overlooks Wolf Bay, offers a breathtaking the hose to get it through the guide, but that guide tip is the one The Sirens of the Sea use view prominent throughout the comfortable living areas of this that gets damaged the most often. the proceeds from this residence. A home full of treasurers and trophies will be offered If you find a flaw, take that rod out of service until you can re- fundraiser to support their in Craft Farms. Each of the homes is unique in style and décor, pair it yourself or take it to one of the numerous bait shop/tackle selected local charities in- and guests of the tour should be able to find a style and ideas stores on the Alabama Gulf Coast to get it repaired profession- cluding Gulf Shores High that they would like to adapt in the own homes. ally. School Scholarship Fund, Tickets for the tour are $20 with proceeds benefiting the Gulf Trust me, you won’t be sorry you have perfect rod guides the and CARE HOUSE (Bald- Shores Woman's Club scholarship program, Tickets are avail- next time you have a big fish on the end of the line. win County Child Advocacy able at Coastal Flowers & Design, Jubilee Apparel & Gifts and Pictured: Use old pantyhose to test your rod guides for cracks or Center), and their annual Beach House Boutique in Gulf Shores, Wildflowers Boutique in damage. Mardi Gras activities. For Orange Beach, and Fran's on 59 in Foley. David Rainer has written about the great outdoors on the Alabama Gulf more information, contact Local business who are home tour sponsors include Ginny Coast for more than 20 years. For 14 of those years, he covered the many Melissa McClure, 502-494- Lane, Villaggio Grille and Wildflowers Boutique in Orange fishing opportunities on the Gulf Coast as outdoors editor at the Mobile 2524 or Gilda Green, 985- Beach, Remax Kevin Corcoran Team, Coastal Flowers & Design Press-Register. He is past president of the Southeastern Outdoor Press and Jubilee Apparel & Gifts in Gulf Shores and Fran's on 59 in Association and currently serves on the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Manage- 290-1111. ment Council’s Outreach and Education Advisory Panel and the Alabama Pictured: Jennifer McEvoy, VP, Foley. For additional information call Tour of Homes Co-Chairs Gulf Coast Reef & Restoration Foundation board. Ways and Means, and Angela Marianne Hawkins 251-967-3212 or Karen Brown 251-233- Martin, President/Queen. 3550. Pictured: The Moreno house. Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Page 47 Page 48 • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] WHAT’S HAPPENING Beach. • John Brust: 6; The Lobby Bar at Perdido Beach Resort; Orange Beach. • Smokey Otis & Mark Laborde: 7; Pappa Rocco’s; Gulf Shores. • Rick Whaley & Tommy Mazullo: 6; The Purple Parrot; Perdido Key. • Paxton Norris: 7; Hub Stacy’s at The Point, Pensacola. • Karaoke: 6; Tacky Jacks, Gulf Shores. • Karaoke: 8; Tacky Jacks, Ft. Morgan. • Karaoke: 10; The Undertow; Orange Beach. • 8 Ball APA: 7:30; The Office, Foley. • Bingo: 10 a.m.; American Legion Post 44, 6781 Gulf Shores Pkwy (AL Hwy 59), Gulf Shores. Orange Beach Golf Center reopens after renovations, repairs • Rotary Club of Gulf Shores/Orange Beach: noon; Gulf Shores Golf Club; visit- The Orange Beach Golf Center reopened in early November after being ing Rotarians and guests invited. closed for over two months for course renovations and green repairs. The • Gulf Shores United Methodist Church Orange Beach Golf Center is located at 4700 Easy Street, off of Canal Bread Ministry: 9-10; every Thursday; Road. The 9-Hole, Par-3 Course is open 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 5 room 103 on the south campus, next to Crossroad; 251 968-2411. p.m. and the lighted Driving Range is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The • Grief Support Group: noon-1:30 p.m.; Driving Range features 30 grass tees and 10 covered mat tees. Buckets First Presbyterian Church of Foley; 195 are $3 with 34 balls in a bucket. Ball dispensers are self-serve for the E. Berry Ave.; for all who are grieving; golfer’s convenience (accepts: $1 bills, credit cards, or tokens). 943-8325. • Non-Member Greens Fee: 9 Holes (walking) is $15, plus tax; 9 Holes • Adult Bible Study: 10 a.m.; Gulf Shores with cart is $20, plus tax, and additional 9 Holes is $10, plus tax. Presbyterian Church; all welcome; (251) Member Greens Fees - Walking the course is free; pull-cart rental is $5, 968-7720. plus tax; and electric cart rental is $10, plus tax. (Must be at least 16 • Gulf Shores Library Pre-school (3-5) years old to operate a golf cart.) Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; 251-968-1176. • Golf Center Membership: Orange Beach resident* is $125 per year for • Orange Beach Bridge Club: Tue. & Thur at noon; Orange Beach Senior Center; vis- adults and $50 per year for Children 17 and under. (*Proof of residency itors and new members welcomed even is required for resident rates to be applied.) Non-resident is $175 per year. without a partner; 251-981-3440. Three-month, non-resident is $125 per year. • AA: Noon; Perdido Bay UMC Worship Membership entitles a player to all the golf he or she can walk and play Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd., (In- for the length of the membership. Children under the age of 16 must be nerarity Point) Pensacola. accompanied by an adult and are not authorized to drive a golf cart. • AA: 7 p.m.; Perdido Bay UMC Worship The golf center’s first Skins Game tournament of the 2017/18 winter sea- Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd., (In- son on December 3 was a success. Games are played on the first Sunday nerarity Point) Pensacola. of each month through April, with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. • Firkin Tapping: 6 p.m.; Big Brewing For more information, call 251-981-GOLF(4653). Company, Gulf Shores. Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Page 49 Page 50 • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Ad. 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Bait, Orange Beach. • Open Mic Karaoke: 5; American Legion FRI, FEB 2 • Dueling Pianos w/ Frankie G and Steve Post 99; Fairhope. • Flora-Bama Possible Probables: 2 p.m. Wilkerson: 6:30 p.m.; Big Beach Brewery • Open Jam: 8, American Legion Post ‘til; (Sched. on pages 32-33), Flora-Bama, in Gulf Shores. 199; Fairhope. Perdido Key. • John Lee Sanders: 6; Voyagers Restau- • Open Mixed Doubles Tennis: 7:30 a.m.; • Flora-Bama Bingo: 1-4 p.m.; Flora- rant at Perdido Beach Resort; Orange all levels welcome; Gulf Shores Tennis Bama Loung Tent Stage; Perdido Key. Beach. Center; corner of West 19th Ave. and • Snowbird Listings: Snowbird oriented • Music Man & Company: 7; American West 2nd St. events on pages 52 to 61. Legion Post 44, Gulf Shores. • Bingo: 5:30; Veterans of Foreign Wars • First Friday Art Walk: 6; Downtown • Karaoke w. John Henry: 6:30; American Post 5659; Elberta. Fairhope. Legion Post 99; Foley. • Foley Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m.; Gift • Crackerjack Diamonds: 6:30; Big Beach • Rhonda Hart & Friends: 6; The Purple Horse Restaurant in Foley; foleyrotary Brewery; Gulf Shores. Parrot; Perdido Key. @gulftel.com. • Danny Grady: 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Pappa • DJ-Karaoke: 9; The Jellyfish, Perdido • AA: Noon; Perdido Bay UMC Worship Rocco’s; Gulf Shores. Key. Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd., (In- • Rat Pack & Motown w. James Proctor • Karaoke: 8; Snapper’s; Orange Beach. nerarity Point) Pensacola. & Kathy Lyons: 5; Franco’s; Orange • Karaoke: 10; The Undertow; Orange • AA: 7 p.m.; Perdido Bay UMC Worship Beach. Beach. Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd., (In- • Greg Lyon: 7; Hub Stacy’s at The Point, • Terry Causey: 6:30; Flippers, Orange nerarity Point) Pensacola. Pensacola. Beach. 13th Foley Woman’s Club Mad Hatters March 8 • Live Karaoke in the Tiki Bar: 6; Live Alice’s Wonderland is coming to Foley on March 8, as dreams of taking a train to cartoon-land for a red carpet reception await those attending the Foley Woman’s Club 13th annual Mad Hat- Al Peck Tennis Tourney ter’s fundraising event at the Foley Civic Center. Doors open at 10 a.m. slated March 10 in O.B. The event will include a catered luncheon, hat contests for most creative, most glamorous and craziest, raffles, a silent auction, The Al Peck Century Ten- entertainment and a Pot-of-Gold drawing. Tickets are on sale now nis Tournament will be held for $30. Contact Chris Anglin at 251-943-3443 for more ticket in- on Saturday, March 10 at formation. Funds raised at the event will go to men’s and women’s the Orange Beach Tennis services in Baldwin County. Center. This is a one day Pictured: Big fun at the 2017 Western themed Mad Hatters. tournament. Players are guaranteed 2 matches with 10 game pro sets. The com- bined ages of each team FWC MINI-FASHION SHOW: Members of the must equal at least 100 Foley Woman’s Club were treated to a mini fashion show from Chico’s, Tanger Mall at their January 8 meeting. years or more. Entry fee is Chairman Kelly Barrett fired members up with her $25 per person or $50 per demonstration on preparing raffle and auction baskets team. This will include items for the Club’s annual Mad Hatters’ event (Story lunch, drinks and a souvenir. Left) coming up on March 8. Committee chairs met after the meeting to go over all the plans for the hat contest, Awards will be given for 1st, entertainment, fashion show, silent auction, raffles and 2nd and Consolation win- decorations. Tickets are $30. Contact Chris Anglin at 943- ners. The Orange Beach 3443 or catch Kelly Barrett at Checkouts store for info. Pictured: Karen Mannon, Sherri Asselin, Barbara Mc- Tennis Center is located at Camish, Marilyn Mosely, Kelly Barett. 4851 Wilson Blvd. Call 251- 974-6387 for more info. Skins Games held monthly at Orange Beach Golf Center The City of Orange Beach Golf Center will hold Skins Game tournaments on the first Sunday of each month through April, with a shot- gun start at 1 p.m. How to crack an Alabama Blue Crab Each player places $5 to a Fresh Alabama Blue Crab is a delicacy on the Gulf Coast. And like anything worth doing, they require a bit of work.It can be a bit of a pot for Skins and $2 in a pot challenge, but if you’ve got plenty of time and you’re good with your hands, a crab feast can be both a fun and delicious experience. for closest-to-the-pin on a What You’ll Need: A mallet for easy cracking and several pages of newspaper for easy clean up. designated hole. • Step One: Once you’ve steamed plenty of crabs (one or two is never enough), make sure you cover your spot at the table with newspa- There are nine Orange per, because it’s about to get messy. Use an outdoor picnic table if you have access to one. Beach merchants sponsoring • Step Two: Start by pulling off the legs and claws. You can find some meat in the legs if you crack them in half, but generally there’s a hole-in-one, which pays not much to be found in there. $250. Free hot dogs will be • Step Three: The claws, however, contain some of the most prized meat. Just grab both sides of the claw, pull them apart like a wish- served prior to the tourna- bone and dig in. Remember to explore both sides of the claw for some yet undiscovered meat. ment. The Orange Beach • Step Four: Now begins the hard part of undressing the crab. Some folks use a wooden mallet for this part of the process, but it’s really Golf Center is located at up to you. Start by removing the “apron” along the center of the belly and keep working your way around to the shell on top. Then flip 4700 Easy Street, off of the crab over so it’s belly side down and remove the grey, spongy gills. Canal Road. Info: 251-981- • Step Five: Now that your crab body is ready, simply break it in two and take out the meat. And if you’re feeling a little adventurous, GOLF(4653). The 9-Hole, you can eat that yellow stuff, too—something that crab lovers simply call “mustard.” Once you’ve cleaned out the shell, brush your scraps Par-3 Course is open daily aside with your seasoning-coated, crabby hands and find your next victim. (Courtesy of Al. Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resources) from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Page 51 Page 52 • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] gan.org or call 251-251-540-5257 or 251- tions, and games each Monday this win- few. Door prizes are given as donated by 540-7127. ter beginning January 8. For a monthly local businesses. There is no coffee on Snowbird Singles schedule of events, to rsvp or for more February 13 (Fat Tuesday). This is a info, go to tackyjacks.com or call 251-948- snowbird volunteer event and has been The Snowbird Singles is open to both SNOWBIRD Pensacola Senior Follies 8881. offering a meet and greet forum for visi- men and women and will meet once a • January 22, 10-11:30 am; Art al Fresco tors of 100 to 600 over the past several month. The luncheons are open to tickets are now on sale and Hands on Habitat with NUISANCE years. A goodwill donation is offered to all Snowbirds in the Gulf Shores & Or- Group - Rare Lionfish Spine Jewelry and fray expenses and proceeds are donated ange Beach area. The first will be City Slickers & Country Cousins is this educational presentation. Free for spec- to the Gulf Shores United Methodist on February 12, at Luna's, at 11:30 AM, year’s theme for this year’s Pensacola tators (no craft or lunch). Arrive 15 min- Church for their outreach and commu- located at 25763 Canal Road, Orange Senior Follies. Performing again this utes early. nity service needs. Beach. The second is on March 12, at year at WSRE-TV, Jean & Paul Amos • January 29, 10-11:30 am; "Hands on For more info, call Mary Rebert, Tues- Cactus Cantina on Canal Road in Orange NEWS Performance Studio on College Blvd. and Habitat" with Gulf State Park. Hands on day Snowbird Coffee volunteer at 269- Beach at 11:30 AM. Come and enjoy a 12th Ave. Evening performance will be educational nature series free for all 330-3748 or email maryrebert@yahoo. meal and meet friends and new Snow- at 7 PM on Friday, March 16, and mati- ages. Lunch not included. No RSVP Re- com. birds. For more info, contact Barb at 414- nee performances will be at 2:00 p.m. on quired 801-0715 or [email protected]. . Welcome Wednesdays at ‘Bama Saturday, March 17 and Sunday, March • February 5, 10-11:30 am; Beach Games, 18. Show tickets can be purchased at Game Show Edition. Do you like Game Welcome Wednesdays potluck lunches Bayview Senior Center and West Escam- Shows? Play games like Let's Make a are back at the Flora-Bama through bia Senior Center. Tickets will be valid Deal, The Price is Right and Trivia. Win March 1. The weekly lunch features live for any performance. Ticket information prizes, free for all ages! music, followed by drawings for goods, is also available by calling 417-7736 or • February 12, 10-11:30 am; Art al Fresco services and merchandise compliments of 453-3016. Tickets are $15 and are good "Mardi Gras Bead Mosaic or Wreath". All the Flora-Bama and local businesses. for any show. ages lunch & learn $15 includes lunch. Music begins at 11 a.m. The 1 p.m. buffet These multi-talented seniors will pres- RSVP online or by phone. is $3 per person or free for those bringing ent a two-hour song, dance and comedy • February 19, 10-11:30 am; Art al Fresco a side dish. The Flora-Bama is located di- review with proceeds going to support String Art. Wood, nail and string project. rectly on the Gulf of Mexico at the various senior programs in the commu- All ages lunch & learn $15 includes Florida-Alabama state line. nity, including the Council on Aging, Ex- lunch. RSVP online or by phone. Arrive change Park, Sacred Heart System 15 minutes early. “Camp Bluebird”, Bayview Senior Center, For more info, visit tackyjacks.com. Snowbird Trivia Night slated West Escambia Senior Center, Pensacola State College Scholarship & ARC. Feb. 17 at O.B. Event Center Sweet Harmony Chorus The Friends of the Orange Beach Li- Bratfest is Feb. 3 open to locals & snowbirds brary will be hosting Snowbird Trivia The 20th Annual Pleasure Island Fire- Women (snowbirds and local singers) Night on Saturday, February 17 at the fighters Bob Gilray Memorial Snowbird who would like to sing women’s acapella Orange Beach Event Center at the Bratfest will be held on Saturday, Febru- music in the barbershop close harmony Wharf. Tables are $120, with 8 players ary 3 at the Gulf Shores Adult Activity style are encouraged to join the Sweet per table. Doors will open at 5 p.m., and Center, located adjacent to the Erie Harmony Chorus. Any women who would play starts at 6 p.m. Enrollment forms Meyer Civic Center in Gulf Shores. Brats enjoy this type of singing can join our re- are available at Orange Beach Public Li- are $4. The festivities start at 8 a.m. and hearsals. Rehearsal Dates are every brary and Gulf Shores Library. If you will continue until 11 a.m. or until sold Monday through March 12 from 2- - 4 have any questions, please call Larry or out. All proceeds benefit local Fire and p.m. at Gulf Shores United Methodist Sharon at 251-975-1258 and leave a mes- Rescue Departments. The event has Church Choir Room, located at 900 Gulf sage. raised over $165,000 in the past 19 years. Shore Pkwy. in Gulf Shores. For more Tickets for SBCT’s Snowbird production go on sale Jan. 29 It is a rain or shine event and carry out info, visit sweetharmonychorus.org, call Ft. Morgan Civil War Tours and take-out services are available in ad- 701-260-0670 or email director Pamula Nana’s Naughty Knickers, a hilarious comedy by Katharine De- dition to the walk-thru lines. Rustan at [email protected]. Sweet The event is sponsored by the following Harmony chorus will be performing at Salvino is South Baldwin Community Theatre’s 21st snowbird every Tuesday in Jan. & Feb. Snowbird Clubs: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, the Haven Assisted Living Center in Feb- season production. Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New ruary, Gulf Breeze Trailer Park on Feb. Qualified historians will provide histori- A slick comedy by a new playwright, Katy DiSavino, the play York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. 24; and other venues. Join our sisters in features crisp and funny dialog and fast paced action. This senior cal insights on various periods of Fort song for lots of fun and harmony. Morgan's History as part of a tour sched- citizen’s sexy sideline will have you in stitches! uled every Tuesday afternoon from 2-3 Bridget and her Grandmother are about to become roommates. p.m. at the fort, located at the west end of Pancakes & Porkies Feb. 10 Ft. Morgan Rd. in Gulf Shores. Tour dates Snowbird softball every Wed. However, what Bridget saw as a unique opportunity to stay with The 19th Annual All You Can Eat Snow- are Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, and Feb. 6, 13, her favorite Nana in New York for the summer quickly turns into birds Pancake & Porkies Breakfast event By John McCabe 20 and 27. The tour is weather permitting. will be held on February 10 at the Eric On each Monday and Wednesday at an experience she’ll never forget. It seems her sweet Grandma is Tour topics include Fort Bowyer, Early Meyer Civic Center in Gulf Shores from 9:30 AM at the Bodenhammer Center in running an illegal boutique from her apartment, selling hand- Civil War, Battle of Mobile Bay, Siege of 8-11 a.m. Cost is $6 per person, with Gulf Shores you are invited to join us to Fort Morgan and Overview of the Civil made naughty knickers to every senior citizen in the five borough family rates also available. All proceeds play slow pitch softball at the baseball/ War at Mobile Point. Reservations are not benefit the Gulf Shores Fire Fighters As- softball fields. On most Fridays we play area! Will Bridget be able to handle all the excitement? Will her required for these tours, and weather con- sociation. against Pensacola's Seniors at alternat- Nana get arrested – or worse! – evicted? ditions may cause the event to be can- ing locations. On Monday and Wednes- celled. Directed by DeAnn Milly and produced by Larry Rebert, show day we have batting practice and then a Preceded by another fort, Fort Bowyer dates are February 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and February 14, 15, 16, 17, 18. pickup game. There is a good blend of lo- during the War of 1812, Fort Morgan is a P.E.O. member coffee is Jan. 22 cals and snowbirds. The players abilities Show time is 7:30 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday. Matinees time is Third System masonry fort built between P.E.O. Chapter AG of South Baldwin are not a consideration for play. The 2 p.m. on Sunday. Adult tickets are $18 and student tickets are 1819 and 1833. Standing guard where the County is inviting all visiting snowbird moderating weather permitted us to bay meets the Gulf of Mexico, the fort $15. The box office (251) 968-6721 will be open Monday, January P.E.O. members to join us for a coffee on begin play. The included photo is from played a significant role in the Battle of 29; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tickets may also be purchased on-line at Monday, January 22 to be held at the our first meeting this year. Should you Mobile Bay in August 1864. Used inter- home of chapter president, Karen Brown. have any questions please contact John sbct.biz/tickets beginning January 29 at 10 am. Be sure to get mittently through the Spanish American For reservations and directions, please McCabe at 251-981-9787. your tickets early as they usually sell out prior to opening night. War, World War I and World War II, the contact Sheila Morgan, 251-942-3216 or site showcases the evolution of seacoast Karen Brown, 251-233-3550. fortifications and adaptations made by the The South Baldwin Community Theatre wishes to thank P.E.O. is a pioneer women's society with U.S. Army for the defense of the country. GSUMC Snowbird Coffee gathering chapters throughout the United States Jonathan Smeeten, a renowned British lighting designer, for giv- More than just history, the site also has and Canada. It's primary mission is to ing us his time and expertise in assisting us in the lighting design nature areas, and a boat launch for the Every Tuesday from through February promote education for women through outdoorsman to enjoy. 27 there will be a free snowbird coffee of this year’s production. Jonathan has worked for groups such scholarships, loans, grants and the stew- The fort is most famous for its role in the gathering that is open to the public with ardship of Cottey College. as The Rolling Stones, Jane's Addiction, Marilyn Manson, Wham!, Civil War Battle of Mobile Bay. Union Ad- an emphasis on snowbirds from all Genesis, and was the production designer to Taylor Swift. miral David Farragut damned the torpe- states. Thke group meets in Building B of does and went full speed ahead to win the the Gulf Shores United Methodist South Baldwin Community Theatre and the cast and crew of battle. The massive fort contains more Tacky Jacks Winter of Fun Church (1900 Gulf Shores Parkway) at 9 Nana’s Naughty Knickers are blessed to have Johnathan working than 40 million bricks and pays tribute to a.m. Refreshments are included with a Winter visitors looking for fun can find this year with our South Baldwin Community Theatre Snowbird the skilled masons, many of whom were sing along and a program featuring local it at Tacky Jacks in Gulf Shores (on the production. enslaved African Americans. talent: Sandspur Band, Sway Back Intracoastal Watway). The Wacky Winter Admission to the fort is $7 for adults, $5 Music, Gulf Shores State Park, Andrea & Pictured: DeAnn Milly, Director, Jonathan Smeeton, Lighting of Fun series will feature different events for seniors and students and $4 for chil- Chris Carstens Folk Duo, Lace & Sand, Designer, Larry Rebert, Producer. to include regional artists, local organiza- dren 6 to 12. For more info, visit fort-mor- and Four Winds Barbershop to name a Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Page 53 Page 54 • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] Iowans and their guests are welcome at water bottle labels, General Mills and bird Clubs- Adult Activity Center (next to Indiana club events. Johnson & Johnson boxtops for educa- Erie Meyer). All proceeds benefit the Fire Future Iowa Snowbird breakfast meet- tion, manufacturer’s coupons, empty & Rescue Departments of Ft Morgan, By Becky Chatham-Heidenreich ings will be Wednesdays February 7 and printer ink cartridges and pop-top rings. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. To volun- NOW IRD Sorry the wrong dates were placed in 21 at the Perdido Beach Resort. Reserva- For more information contact Kenn at teer, sign up at next breakfast. Ohio Club S B the last issue. The proper dates for IN tions should be made on the website. The 251-967-2463 OR does ‘carryout service’ – time 10:30am Snowbird Club are January 25, Feb.8 & Iowa golf group also welcomes anyone [email protected] until sold out! Brats and beverages. 22, and March 8. The breakfasts are at with sign-up through the website. Wednesday, January 17 – 8:30 am, FEB 5-CRAFT FARMS LUNCH 1pm – the Luna Event Center (next to Cosmos Iowa Cocktail Parties are scheduled on OBEC, meeting; Wednesday, January 24 Order from menu; very nice lunch spe- behind Buzcatz Coffee Shop on Canal Fridays, January 26 and February 23, 5- – Noon, Potluck lunch at Orange Beach cials. Off County Rd 4, second entrance. Rd). The cost for the buffet breakfast is 7PM at the Caribe Resort, Building C, Community Center; Saturday, February FEB 7-CLUB BREAKFAST MTG Mag- $10 per person. (N0 $50 or $100 bills, 28103 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange 3 – Bob Gilray Memorial BRAT FEST, nolia Hall–LUNA’s. $10/person. Arrive NEWS please.) Club dues are $2.50 per person. Beach. No RSVP is required. Bring a dish Fire Departments benefit; Saturday, Feb- between 8am-9am, buffet at 9am. Meet- The doors open at 7:30 and breakfast is to share and your own beverage. ruary 10 – Pancake Breakfast – Erie ing follows. Dylan Tucker from Ft Mor- served at 8:00. We will have a 50/50 A Social Coffee and Donut gathering of Meyer Center – GS Fire Dept benefit; gan will speak. drawing ($1 per ticket, or $5 for 6 tickets, the Iowa Snowbirds was held January Tuesday, February 13 – 8-pin No Tap FEB 10-19th ANNUAL PANCAKE New York or $10 for 13 tickets.) and door prizes ga- 10th at the Groovy Goat at OWA with Bowling, charity TB; BREAKFAST Sponsored by the 10 Snow- lore. If you did not sign up at the last about 175 members in attendance. Thursday, February 15 – Baldwin County bird Clubs – Erie Meyer Center – By Frank Panczyszyn breakfast please call Jan Pell, 317-914- Snowbirds may check the website, iowa- Heritage Museum Golf Scramble benefit. Fundraiser for the Gulf Shores Firefight- New York Snowbirds enjoyed their first 5832 for reservations. Come and greet alabamagulfcoastsnowbirds.org for up- ers Association. To volunteer sign up at luncheon on Thursday, January 11th at old and new friends. Bring any boxtops dates and a listing of activities. next breakfast meeting. We will have Ginny Lane at the Wharf in Orange and can tabs to be donated to the Bon Michigan more information as to what our respon- Beach. 60 New Yorkers and guests en- Secour Elementary School. sibilities will be at the next meeting. joyed hearing from Grant Brown, Gulf Plans are being made for the firemen North & South Dakota By Lynn Wilhelm Serving from 8am – 11am. All are wel- Shores Recreational and Cultural Direc- fundraiser Brat Fest-Feb. 3 at the Gulf Michigan Club upcoming Events for the come to attend. tor, and Ken Grimes, Orange Beach City Shores Activity Center 11-till sold out, The Gulf Shores based North and South next two weeks: Wednesday, January 17th FEB 14 -POTLUCK AT THE PHOENIX Administrator, on the planned and ongo- The Pancake Breakfast on Feb. 10 has Dakota Snowbird Club meets on the fol- - Golf – Cypress Bend. 12:00 shotgun. Call 5 6pm. ASH WEDNESDAY & VALEN- ing projects and programs to improve been cancelled. lowing alternate Tuesday mornings in Ken Wilhelm at 251-967-1138; Thursday, TINE’S DAY. Signup sheet at next meet- their cities infrastructure, and help im- At the Jan. 11 club breakfast we had January, February and March beginning January 18th - Michigan Club Meeting, ing to bring a meat, side dish or dessert prove services to residents and visitors. the pleasure of entertainment by Dane on January 9, January 23, February 6, Erie Meyer Center. Coffee 9:00, meeting or call Ruth 740-361-9166. Mark Anderson, Orange Beach Commu- Bailey, the Singing Auctioneer from February 20 and March 6. We gather at 10:00. This is a food drive meeting. Please FEB 18-BILL’S BY THE BEACH DIN- nications, joined Ken at this luncheon. Huntington. Dane, thanks so much for a Luna's Eat & Drink, 25753 Canel Road, bring nonperishable foods. Saturday, Jan- NER 5pm. If you signed up for the play Frank reported on the passing of two for- wonderful experience. We also had many Orange Beach, at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast uary 20th - Footgolf at Glenlakes. 10:00. Nannie’s Naughty Nickers, this dinner mer members, and introduced new par- door prizes given away and a nice 50/50 with a short meeting to follow at 9 a.m. Call Lynn Wilhelm at 251-967-1138. Mon- will be after the play. The restaurant is ticipants. Dick Dierna, from Rochester, cash prize awarded to a gentleman from We also hold several other social events day, January 22nd - Golf – Pointe Clear. on West Beach Blvd on the north side. facilitated the 50-25-25 sales, leading to Bloomington. throughout the winter season including 12:00 shotgun, Call Lynn Wilhelm at 251- Signup sheet at next meeting or call two lucky attendees receiving a nice Next meeting will be held at the same pot lucks, dinner at local restaurants, etc. 967-1138. Tuesday, January 23rd - Ladies Ruth 740-361-9166. prize. The proceeds from these sales and place and same time on Jan. 25. The While in Gulf Shores we collect food and Golf, 10:00. Call Sue Beach at 231-429- FEB 21-CLUB BREAKFAST MTG Mag- $1 per person collected on registration speaker will be Rhonda Davis of the USS infant items at our breakfast meetings 0952. Wednesday, January 24th - Golf – nolia Hall–LUNA’s. $10/person. Arrive covers expenses, but more importantly Alabama. for the local food pantry and also con- Glen Lakes, 12:00 shotgun. Call Dyna between 8am-9am, buffet at 9am. Meet- goes to contributions returned to the tribute to other not for profit fundraisers Lehmann at 517-983-8225. Thursday, Jan- ing follows. Fourwinds Barbershop Cho- local communities at the end of the win- in the local Baldwin County area. For uary 25th - Michigan Club Luncheon, The rus will entertain us. ter season. Minnesota more information contact Joyce at 605- Groovy Goat. 11:30. Call Ed Phillipson at FEB 23-LOW COUNTRY BOIL: Jim Mills, from Broadalbin, reported on 351-0274. 989-621-9755. Monday, January 29th - Fundraiser for the Alabama Gulf Coast the Brat Fest, February 3rd, and the Gulf The Minnesota Snowbird Club meets Board meeting, St. Andrews Church, Zoo- Weather permitting we will be at Shores Fire Department Pancake Break- each Tuesday for an informational break- 10:00; Golf – Rock Creek, 11:45 Shotgun. the Zoo on Hwy 59. If raining, we will be fast, February 10th, and solicited volun- fast, January through mid March at Illinois Call Tom Tylka at 517-499-5671. having the event at St Andrew by the teers to work these fund raiser event. GT’s On The Bay located on 26189 Canal Sea on Ft Morgan Road. All you can eat For more information and interest in vol- Rd, Orange Beach. For directions: By John James and your beverage. Gayle will be selling unteering, call Jim at 981-4283. Lenny www.gtsonthebay.com. Reservations are Friday, January 12th, 130 Illinois Pennsylvania tickets starting at the Feb 7 breakfast McKinnon, from Canton, reported on the not required. Doors open 7:30 am; break- Snownbirds attended a breakfast at GT's and more details will be available then. group’s bus trip to the Scarlet Pearl in fast 8:00 am. Cost: $10, includes tax and On The Bay. President Thorn opened the The Pennsylvania Snowbird Club meets Signup sheet will be available at later Biloxi, to be held January 17th, and col- tip. Cash or check only. We cannot accept meeting with a prayer and introduced Wednesday mornings for breakfast at meetings. lected a large number of “gamblers” to bills over $20. Food donations and/or Karen Hellmich from the OWA Group. 8:00 a.m. Our meeting dates are: Janu- MAR 7 -CLUB BREAKFAST MTG- Our make the trip. Frank Panczyszyn, from cash are gratefully accepted at each She said "OWA" means "Big Water" in ary 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; February 7, 14, 28; last meeting. Magnolia Hall–LUNA’s. Point Breeze, reported on the Library meeting for the Christian Service Center, the Muscogee Creek language, which is March 7. For place of meeting informa- $10/person. Arrive between 8am-9am, fund raiser, Trivia Night, February 17th, the dedicated project of the MN Club. For spoken by the Poarch Creek Indians.. tion and our other activities please con- buffet at 9am. Meeting follows. We are and the Zoo fund raiser, Low Country information regarding upcoming events, OWA is a 520 acre development of over tact Rich Smith at 484 264 1394 or currently unconfirmed if we will have a Boil, February 23rd, and circulated golf tee times, or a contact number $500 million. [email protected]. speaker at our last meeting. signup sheets for volunteers and partici- log onto the Minnesota Club website: She described the ambitious construc- pants. Call or email Frank for details mnal.org or facebook.com/mnalclub tion schedule and the impact on employ- and interest in volunteering at 585-748- ment in Baldwin County. Phase 1 is Ohio 19th Cougar Chili Cook-Off Jan. 26 0432 / [email protected]. He also re- complete, with the 20-ride anusement ported on the Golf Tournament fund Iowa park, restaurants and shopping. Phase 2 JAN 17-CLUB BREAKFAST MTG: Mag- The 19th Annual Cougar Chili Cook-off raiser for the Baldwin County Heritage will include more restaurants and shop- nolia Hall–LUNA’s. $10/person. Arrive at the Escambia Christian School Gym, Museum, February 15th, and proposed By Fran Gruenhaupt ping as well as an island in the middle of between 8am-9am, buffet at 9am. Meet- located at 3311 West Moreno Street In New York donate $100 to sponsor a hole. The Iowa Snowbird Club will meet the lake. Future construction plans in- ing follows. A representative from The Pensacola will be held on January 26 Also reported was information on Mem- Wednesday, January 24 at 8:30 AM at clude hotels and a water park. Original Oyster House will tell us about from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults tickets are $6 in ory Screening and Balance Testing to be the Perdido Beach Resort, 27200 East A potluck is planned for Tuesday, Janu- the oyster recycling program. advance and $7.50 at the door. Children conducted at multiple times and places Perdido Beach Boulevard in Orange ary 16th at GSAC. The Book Club meets JAN 24-POTLUCK AT THE PHOENIX 12 & Under: $4 in advance and $5 at the over the next two months. Beach for their first breakfast meeting on Thursday, January 18th at OBPL to 5: Noon. Signup sheet at next meeting to door. For more info, call 850-433-8476. JoAnne Albrecht, from Owego, has once and program, $10.50 per person. The pro- discuss "South of Broad" by Pat Conroy. bring a meat, side dish or dessert or call again made a beautiful blanket which gram will feature Chandra Wright, Na- A Casino Trip is planned for Thursday, Ruth 740-361-9166. she has donated to be raffled off as a ture Tourism Specialist with the February 22nd. The next breakfast is JAN 27-SNOWBIRD COFFEE FEST fund raiser for the NY treasury, for the Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consor- January 26th. Info: 847-220-1674. 9am-1pm. The Wharf Event Center (next states contribution back to the local com- tium and the Gulf Shores and Orange to Marriott). All Snowbird clubs will be ADVERTISING INFO munities at winter’s end. Raffle tickets Beach Tourism. She will present an up- Wisconsin represented and we will be manning a will be sold during the next 4 luncheons, date on what is new in nature. Reserva- booth. and then drawn on March 8th, their last tions for breakfast can be made on the By Nancy Durgin JAN 31-LUNCH AT McGUIRE’S 11am. luncheon. She also has donated many website: Iowa-Alabamagulfcoastsnow- The WI Sno-bird Club will meet on Jan- Signup sheet at next meeting or call other handcrafted items, which are used birds.org (preferred), or by calling Shari uary 17 at the Orange Beach Event Cen- Ruth 740-361-9166. Carpooling. Separate 850-492-5221 as door prizes. DeCook, 641-521-0929 or Sharon Hessel- ter (OBEC) at the Wharf at 8:30 am for room. The Wednesday lunch special is re- Thanks to very generous local busi- mann, 563-357-2721. coffee and donuts with the meeting be- ally great fried chicken or you can order nesses and agencies, and a few of the Door prizes will be awarded and a 50/50 ginning at 9 am. Everyone from WI is off the regular menu. And don’t forget luncheon participants, many door prizes drawing held at each regular breakfast. welcome to join us! We have a book/puz- the bean soup for 18 cents!!! where made available to the appreciative While in the Gulf communities, the Iowa zle exchange, opportunities to volunteer, FEB 2-GOODTIMES ROYALTY & RAM- New Yorkers. club members donate to various local day and overnight trips, singles events. PART BUS TOUR-$69 Ride to Carnival charities such as the zoo, libraries, fire 251-968-5683 All were reminded that on Saturday, Cards will be played every Friday from 9 Museum in Mobile, get on a Mardi Gras January 27th, the snowbird states, in- departments, and others through their am to noon at the Hogfish Grille (for- Float, to Ft Gaines-Dauphin Island, to cluding NY, were sponsoring a table at activities. Chairmen of these fundraising merly Lester’s), 24821 Canal Road, Or- Toomey’s Bead World and a box lunch. the Snowbird Festival at the Orange events will review the 2018 plans and ange Beach (OB). Special rates for golf Signup sheet next meeting or call Ruth Beach Event Center at the Wharf, 9AM will sign up volunteers to assist in the are available at GlenLakes Golf Club 740-361-9166. to 1PM, to promote their activities. activities including the Brat Fest, Pan- every weekday. We also collect the fol- FEB 3-20th ANNUAL SNOWBIRD mulletwrapper.com cake Breakfast, and the Low Country lowing: Campbell soup labels, Nestle BRATFEST sponsored by the 10 Snow- Boil. There is no membership fee and all Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Page 55 Page 56 • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] January 25 - Music Performance by in Gulf Shores. Erin Hussey Officers for the 2018 season are: Mike February 1 - Urban Gardens by Dale Culverhouse, president, Michigan; Dale Speejans Orchard, vice president, Michigan; Carl February 8 - Classical Guitarist Peter Crump, secretary, Missouri and Tom NOW IRD Fletcher. Tickets are $7 and are available S B Williams, treasurer, Michigan. Kevin for purchase at the Orange Beach Public Probst from Alabama will schedule all Library* golf outings. February 15 - Pensacola Naval Aviation Presentation February 22 - Mobile Art Museum by NEWS Glenn Bingham Snowbird Fest Jan. 27 Journal making workshop at O.B. Events Center The 9th Annual Snowbird Fest is re- Jan. 27 at Foley Library turning to the Orange Beach Event Cen- Knights of Columbus ter at the Wharf on Saturday, January 27 On Satuorday, Jan. 27, an adult pro- from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Entertainment Tickets on sale for Jan. 20 Greek Night Foley gram will be held on journal making at includes tributes to Lucy Ball and Welcome Dance Jan. 19 The Foley Library. Attendees will create St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church will host Greek Night in their own journal/scrapbook to take home Johnny Cash, magic acts and a car shine The Knights of Columbus will host the with them. Instruction on decoupaging, & show. Foley on Saturday, January 20 from 6 p.m. ‘til midnight (dinner 12th Annual Frank Calma Memorial sewing in pages, and embellishing books Those registering will have a chance to at 7 p.m.) at the Foley Civic Center, located at 407 East Laurel Welcome Back Snowbirds Dance at the will be given. Seating is limited for this win amazing prizes that include a drone, Ave. Tickets for the fundraiser are $60 per person. The evening Our Lady of the Gulf parish hall at 308 program so a reservation is required. For an Amazon Fire 7 Tablet or a Fire TV East 22nd Avenue in Gulf Shores on Fri- more info, call 251-943-7665 email Stick with Alexa voice remote. Register will feature ethnic food, dancing and fun with music by (pictured) day, January 19, from 7 - 10 pm. Again [email protected] or visit fo- for express entry online at Snowbird- this year, music will be provided by John, Nick Trivelas & The Kefi Dancers. There will be a silent auction. leylibrary.org. Fest.com or just show up on the day of For additional info, call Shirlee Poulos at 251- 942-7521 or Pete Jim, and Jerry. the event. It’s all entirely free for snow- Tickets are $20 per person and are Vakakes at 251- 948-8008. The Greek Night menu includes Greek available at the Our Lady of the Gulf Orange Beach Snowbird birds. parish office or from Gail Calma 251-752- The fest is designed specifically to suit Style Chicken Baked Chicken prepared with Greek Herbs and 7422. This event regularly sells out - the unique Snowbird lifestyle, Snowbird Spices; Roast Leg of Lamb Cooked to Perfection; Pastitsio (Layers please get your tickets early! Town Hall meeting Feb. 6 Fest is both a trade show and a festival that features exclusive deals on rentals, of luscious of seasoned ground beef, pasta and assorted cheeses) Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon and sales, dining, golf, RV resources and other Spanakopita (Spinach & Cheese Pie) Filo Pastry Triangles filled Beach Club Craft Fair Feb. 24 the Orange Beach City Council will host entertainment. Plus, businesses and or- with a blend of Greek Cheeses, Greek Style Green Beans; Greek a Snowbird Town Hall meeting at 3 p.m. ganizations that cater to the unique Salad; Assorted Greek Pastries, beer, wine, coffee and tea. The Beach Club snowbirds are having Tuesday, February 6 at the Orange Beach Snowbird lifestyle will be on-hand to their annual Art and Craft Fair on Satur- Event Center at 4671 Wharf Parkway offer their own special giveaways, provide day February 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in West. information and answer questions. the Island Room on the Beach Club com- . The meeting will be an opportunity for Snowbird Fests offer Snowbirds a plex. There will be a variety of crafts, winter guests, affectionately known as chance to meet each other and learn pine needle baskets, art work, clay work, snowbirds, and citizens to hear first-hand jewelry and much more The cost of a more about their winter homes. The festi- what major projects are underway or val is an annual event organized and pro- table(with cover) is $15. All table rental planned in Orange Beach. A presentation proceeds goes to the Ft. Morgan Volun- will be followed by a question-and-an- duced by The Snowbird Company, the teer Fire Dept. For more information call swer session. Everyone is encouraged to leader in rent-by-owner websites special- Marie 314-805-2370 or 251-540-0512. The attend. izing in the snowbird demographic and Beach Club is located 11miles west of The Orange Beach City Council's regu- their travel needs. Businesses interested hwy 59 on Hwy180 (Ft. Morgan Rd.). lar meeting and Committee of the Whole in exhibiting, call 251-454-4111 or visit meeting will start at 5 p.m., following the snowbirdfest.com. Town Hall. This year's Snowbird Fest is expected to Lighthouse Craft Shows Jan. 23 & Feb. 20 be the biggest and best ever, as the Snow- bird Company will be busing snowbirds The lighthouse craft show will take Heritage Museum Golf Scramble in from Ft. Walton Beach, Destin and place Jan 23 and Feb 20th this winter. Pensacola. The bus trip is free for Snow- 455 E. Beach Road, Gulf Shores. 9-11:30 birds. Since 2010, tens of thousands of am. Please use center elevator to second By Nancy Durgin floor. Many handmade crafts. Scarves, The Baldwin County Heritage Museum winter visitors have attended the one- jewelry, shell art, and cards and many 6th Annual Golf Scramble will be held at day, four-hour event, including a record more. GlenLakes Golf Club on Thursday, Febru- breaking 3,500 visiting Snowbirds last ary 15, with registration at 8 am and the year. shotgun start at 9 am. We encourage Wisconsin Synod Lutherans early registration as the number of golfers is limited to 144. The fee will be St. Thomas By The Sea will be meeting at St. Jude’s $60/golfer which gives you a cart, 18 Jeff Friend Trail at Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge now open holes of golf, range balls, lunch and fish-frys start Jan. 5 Gulf Shores area WELS / ELS Members prizes. There is a $10,000 Hole-In-One Wisconsin Synod Lutherans will have prize as well as other Special Events. We The Knights of Columbus of St Thomas The Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge’s Jeff Friend Trail cel- local church services with Holy Commun- also offer individual Hole Sponsorships by the Sea will start their annual fish fry ebrated a recent grand re-opening. The trail, located off State ion conducted as follows: January 7 & 21, ($100) and Corporate Sponsorships on Friday, January 5, and it will run Highway 180 in Gulf Shores, was closed for renovations in Sep- February 4 at 4 p.m. with Bible class to ($1,000). Please contact Tammy at 251- through March 9, 2018. The fish fry will follow at St Jude by the Sea Lutheran 986-8375 OR bchm@gulftel. com for more be from 4PM to 6PM each Friday at the tember of 2017 to improve its accessibility for those with mobil- Church, located at 312 E 16th Ave. in information and registration forms. ity impairments. The trail improvement project received its initial Gulf Shores. Make checks payable to: Parish Center in the rear of the church. Risen Savior Luth. Church. For more Proceeds from the fish fry are used by funding when it was chosen as a Phase VI Early Restoration Proj- info, contact Evan Dobberfuhl at 715- the Knights to help support various char- ect through the Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage 573-0808 or [email protected]. Snowbird Men’s Coffee Club ities in the local area during Christmas. Plates are $10/person. In addition to the Assessment process. That funding was later combined with U.S. By Larry Cole dinner, there will be a 50/50 drawing Fish and Wildlife Service Deferred Maintenance Funds, bringing O.B. Library Thurs. presentations The Gulf Shores Men’s Snowbird Coffee each week. St Thomas is located at the overall project cost to just over $890,000. The combination of Club hold their meetings at Ginny Lane 26547 Perdido Beach Blvd in Orange these two funding sources was the first of its kind, and allowed for The Orange Beach Public Library will Bar and Grill, 4851 Wharf Pkwy. E., Or- Beach. See you there. be hosting a series of presentations every ange Beach every Monday, Wednesday additional improvements to the trail. Thursday in January and February. and Friday morning from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. The Jeff Friend Trail now features new composite material These presentations are open to the pub- Membership information is available at boardwalks, several new viewing platforms, easier to navigate lic, and are free of charge, with the excep- these meetings. The oldest continually Wed. Snowbird Dinner Dances at Cove tion of the Peter Fletcher Concert on trail materials as well as a new ADA parking area. “We are active snowbird club has more than 300 The Cove Bar & Grill in Gulf Shores is February 8th. Tickets to this event are members from twenty-six states and pleased to once again, open this one-mile loop trail to the public $7, and will be available for purchase at hosting Snowbird dinner dances every three Canadian provinces. Besides rais- Wednesday night from 6-9 p.m., with live for their enjoyment,’’ said Brittany Petersen, Assistant Refuge the Orange Beach Public Library. ing money for local charities, the club All programs will take place at the Sen- music provided by Ron, Burt and Marvin. Manager. More info: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at (251) holds golf outings, sponsors casino trips ior Center, next to the library, and will The Cove Bar and Grill is located at 131 540-7720 or visit fws.gov/refuge/Bon_Secour. start at 6 p.m. lasting for approximately and conducts breakfast meetings for Cove Ave. For more info, call 251-968- members and spouses. The club also Directions: From Highway 59, Head west on Highway 180/ Fort Morgan Road to- one hour. Info: dmcdowell@cityoforange- 5353, 859-380-2281 or email rgnessler wards the Fort Morgan Ferry. Stay on Highway 180 for approximately 6-miles and beach.com or 251-981-2923. throws horseshoes on Monday, Wednes- @twc.com. Schedule day and Fridays at noon at Meyer Park the trail sign for the Jeff Friend Trial will be on the left hand side. Turn in to the parking area and follow the signs for the Jeff Friend Trail. Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Page 57 Page 58 • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected]
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Sunset from Windward Point Condos courtesy of Nancy Emery. Margarita Lannon sharea a pic from Island Tower.
From Margarita Lannon.
Ani Lenart of Mountain Home, AR writes that she is happy to be back vacationing in Orange Beach. Judy Crooker of Gulf Shores welcomes a visitor.
Marie Wisor did not let temperatures in the twenties prevent her from enjoying a Gulf Shores sunrise.
From Dennis Whitney.
Cathy Deal found company during a recent walk on the beach: Mac McAleer: “Sunny Satur- “Fishing, running, walking & paragliding!” day...Liftoff…’’
As the sun began to set it was followed by these amazing Sunrise in Gulf Shores from clouds. So beautiful,’’ writes Marie Wisor. Melissa Kitchens.
“Good to be back to enjoy the Gulf Coast's amazing gifts,’’ Sheila Wink shares beauty on the beach and one of our many trails. writes Ani Lenart. From Lynn Jape. Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Page 59 Shop in the Winn-Dixie Plaza weekdays phia hometown. from 9am to 12 noon. Concert sponsors Lisa's (pictured continue to enjoy reserved seating at all left) lush vocal events. skills, phenome- SNOWBIRD "Cody and Friends" features Cody John- nal guitar talent Butch On son playing guitar, piano and singing a and witty stage wide variety of styles including some presence keeps original music as well as pop and her busy contemporary tunes, a little country and throughout the The Beach rock and everything in between. southeast. Other performers in this fun concert in- Also new to the clude guitarist/mandolin player/song- concert series is the EastBay Woodwind By Butch Burch, Realtor NEWS writer Jimmy Warren, local Quartet from the folk/bluegrass Fairhope area. Composed of accom- musicians (pic- plished musicians Beth Hall (flute), Roberts Brothers Inc. tured left) Andi Richard Coarsey (oboe), Linde Lynn (clar- Lisa Christian on Jan. 22 is next and Chris inet), Susan Unger (French horn), Carstens. A and David Thomason (bassoon), they GSUMC Winter Concert guest number of tal- have been featured in the Halstead Yankee Guide To Alabama Beach Living ented area young Music Series and well as numerous By Louise Hawley folks including events in south Alabama. Beach Time (aka: Island Time), n, def.- Locally known as the The 2018 winter concert season at Gulf Caitlin Som- Cody and Friends Jr. will feature a Shores United Methodist Church contin- merville, Ali Liv- number of talented area young folks time difference between the set time for the start of an appoint- ues with Lisa Christian on Monday Janu- ingston, Haley including Caitlin Sommerville, Ali Liv- ment and when the appointment actually begins. ary 22 both in the GSUMC auditorium and Michael Bingert, and Maura ingston, Haley and Michael Bingert, This seems to be a condition unique to those living in tropical (1720 Gulf Shores parkway next to Fam- Hawkins will perform at the show along and Maura Hawkins, and many others. ily Dollar). Also, in January will be the with the GSUMC Youth Choir and Praise The GSUMC Youth Choir will also zones. While prevalent in the South Baldwin County, Alabama, 'EastBay Woodwind Quintet' on Tuesday Team. perform. area, the condition can also be found along the Gulf of Mexico January 23 as well as 'Cody and Lisa Christian is a successful solo artist Concert proceeds are used to support coastal regions in the U.S., and in the islands of the Caribbean Friends, Jr.' on Friday January 26, both based on the Gulf Coast. She picked up the GSUMC music and other church Sea. Scientists have been researching the phenomenon for many in the church sanctuary. Gickets are only her first guitar at age 11 and by age 12 programs. For more info, visit gulfshore- $10 pp and are available in Thee Coffee was fronting a local band in her Philadel- sumc.org or call 251-968-2411. years and have yet to come up with the root cause of the prob- lem. It is an annoyance and a hindrance to non-natives to the re- gion when they are in need of a workman (artisan) to fulfill a Snowbird Cribbage every Friday commitment when contracted to perform an obligation. (i.e., Snowbirds are gathering to play Crib- When they don't show up on time to do what they said they would bage every Friday. Sign up starts at 12:30 do!) pm and play begins at 1 pm at the Gulf The physical and psychological repercussions to the consumer Shores American Legion, Post 44, 6781 could manifest itself in a variety of quasi-serious unhealthy con- Hwy. 59. For additional information, con- tact Barbara Beamish at 989-464-8605. ditions, including: shortness of breath, high blood pressure, se- The last day of play is March 9. All vere sweating, nervousness, anxiety, headaches, fits of cursing, Cribbage players are welcome to play. and (in some cases) leg cramps from walking the floor waiting on someone to show up. Meditation and/or large quantities of alcohol Snowbird softball every Wed. have been found to provide temporary remedies to some people. When the artisan finally does call or arrive, a plethora of rea- By John McCabe sons/excuses for their tardiness have been documented. They On each Monday and Wednesday at 9:30 AM at the Bodenhammer Center in Gulf have included: Shores you are invited to join us to play "My truck broke down." slow pitch softball "My helper got sick." at the baseball/ "You was really SERIOUS about that there appointment?" softball fields. On most Fridays we "But, it's the start of deer season!" play against Pen- "My dog died." sacola's Seniors at "My back was sore so I went fishin'." alternating loca- tions. On Monday "I was captured by Gypsies." and Wednesday "I got lost." we have batting "Oh, you meant you was gonna do it THIS year!" practice and then a pickup game. There Yankees need to be aware that BEACH TIME need not be fatal, is a good blend of locals and snowbirds. The players abilities are not a considera- but instead, just a minor inconvenience when living in this beau- tion for play. The moderating weather tiful area. I could write more on the subject but I'm waiting for a permitted us to begin play. The included guy to show up and fix my toilet. He was supposed to be here photo is from our first meeting this year. three days ago. Should you have any questions please contact John McCabe at 251-981-9787. "Y'all have a nice day!" Butch & Beth Burch {and Sam the dog) bought their Gulf Shores retirement home in 2015; moving from Southern Missouri in the Snowbird euchre Tuesdays Spring of 2016. Butch struggled with the concept of retirement P.E.O. Chapter to Present Four-A-Change Feb. 22 at G.S. American Legion and decided to become a realtor and work with like-minded folks On Thursday, February 22, Chapter AG of P.E.O. will present a fundrais- who enjoy the great weather and beautiful beaches of South Ala- Starting Tuesday, January 2, Snowbirds bama. ing event “A Little Afternoon Music” featuring the vocal talents of (pic- will be gathering to play euchre every tured) Four- A -Change. The quartet is made up of long standing Tuesday. Sign in starts at 12:30 p.m., and members of the Coastal Chorale: Katrina Anderson, Tracey Best, play begins at 1 p.m. at the Gulf Shores Jonathan Wallace and Jennifer Watkins. Known for their unique stylings American Legion. Contact Judy Bahn- BUTCH BURCH, REALTOR and varied types of musical numbers, they have become popular enter- miller at 517-414-4795. The lasat day of tainers with both snowbirds and locals. The program will be given at the play will be March 20. “It is actually open First Presbyterian Church in Foley at 2 p.m. Tickets for the event are to anyone,’’ Bahnmiller said. “Let me help you find your Piece of Paradise” $15 and will be available through the P.E.O. members and at Jubilee Ap- parel and Gifts in Pelican Place, Gulf Shores. The afternoon will consist Snowbird Dulcimer Players of music and an intermission for treats and coffee or tea. Cell: 417-260-0446 • Office: 251-974-5625 P.E.O. is a philanthropic educational organization that offers scholar- Mt Dulcimer Players - Meet M 10-11:30 ships, grants, and loans to women seeking higher education. All proceeds am, W 2:15-3:45, Jan 3-Mar 28, Thomas Email: [email protected] from “A Little Afternoon Music” will benefit these endeavors. For further Norton Library, 221 W 19th Ave, Gulf information, contact Marianne Hawkins at 967-3212 or Karen Brown at Shores. Novice beginners W only 3:45- 233-3550. 4:45. For more information, call Irene Webite: ButchBurch.RobertsBrothers.com Morrison at 231-487-0126. Page 60 • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected]
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Dennis Whitney shares “a beautiful Gulf morning.’’ Sunset on the Lagoon By Immi Shea.
“The sky’s the limit sunrise,’’ from Melissa Kitchens.
From Mac MacAleer: “Here’s lookin’ at ya’.”
Steven Clark found the Christms spirit along the In- tracoastal Waterway in Or- ange Beach.
Sunrise by Gary Cherpes.
“Curious critters have standoff on Ole River,’’ writes Deb Watts. Sherry Byrd shares a pictures of her namesakes. Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Page 61 Page 62 • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] - CEO's are now playing miniature WINNING SMILE: Active grand- Answer: Greenhouses are made j.. For every action, there is an golf. mother with original teeth seeking from glass. equal and opposite government - If the bank returns your check a dedicated flosser to share rare •••••••••• program. marked "Insufficient Funds," you steaks, corn on the cob and caramel The owner of a drugstore walks in k.. If you look like your passport have to call them and ask if they candy. to find a guy leaning heavily picture, you probably need the mean you or them. BEATLES OR STONES? 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SERENITY NOW: I am into soli- bricks and a blue house is made the room with a glance. beats a path to my door is when - I ordered a burger at McDonald's, tude, long walks, sunrises, the from blue bricks and a pink house h.. Not one shred of evidence sup- I'm in the bathroom. and the kid behind the counter ocean, yoga and meditation. If you is made from pink bricks and a ports the notion that life is z.. Blessed are they who can laugh asked, "Can you afford fries with are the silent type, let's get to- black house is made from black serious at themselves for they shall never that?" gether, take our hearing aids out bricks , what is a green house made i.. It is easier to get forgiveness cease to be amused. and enjoy quiet times. from? than permission. •••••••••• Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Page 63 cluded. $350 per month. Text 251-752- SILVERHILL LOT Plaza Shopping Center, Orange Beach 0381. Silverhill - Building lot. Real nice neigh- SERVICES MASSAGE THERAPIST RETAIL OR OFFICE borhood. Big lot. Nice trees. All utilities Massage therapist needed for Eden Spa & Café / Shop / Retail / Office space in down- available at the street. Perfect location on ALONZO CARICATURES Salon; Call 251-981-8600 and ask for Pam. CLASSIFIEDS town Gulf Shores. Uptown Plaza on East south side of Silverhill. Easy commute to Caricatures By Alonzo; for distinctive spe- HAIR STYLIST 20th Ave. 2400SF. Nice space, and very Foley or Fairhope. Great school in Silver- cial occasions from private parties to con- If providing guests with an experience nice property. Available now. Text 251- hill. Easy financing with $500 down, ventions; $150 for two hours of drawing that exceeds their expectations is your 747-0097. $19,900. $148 per month. 8% fixed inter- caricatures that make perfect party keep- thing, then we need you now! Hair Stylist, FOR RENT HIGHWAY 59 FRONTAGE LOT est. 2 lots available side by side. Hosteeva sakes for all the guests; 251-981-2072. full/part time Experienced, Team player.. Highway 59 Frontage Lot. Just north of Realty. TEXT 251Boat Club membership GUITAR LESSONS call 850-449-3995. DOWNTOWN ORANGE BEACH Beach Express, just north of Foley. 220’ for sale. $2500.00 sale price reflects huge By appointment at our Orange Beach VOLUNTEER FIREMAN Clean mobile home in Orange Beach on frontage. Approx 2 acres. $800 per month. discount. Reciprocal boat usage at over recording studio; 25823 Canal Rd. in Or- Men and women interested in helping the Canal Road about 1 mile from Wharf and No improvements…lot only. 251-747-0097. 120 locations. Club provides all training ange Beach; call Top Hat; 251-609-7907; community are needed by the Innerarity 1 mile from Beach. No dogs. No drugs. and maintenance on all vessels. Seller will also demo recording and cd duplication. Point Volunteer Fire Department. For $690/mo. Text 251-752-0385. pay transfer fee. Call or text 256-348-6130. PERSONAL TRAINER more info, call the station at 492-0544. ATTENTION SENIORS FOR SALE ELBERTA – LAND World record holder weight lifter and PANINI PETE’S/SUNSET POINTE Attn:Seniors 1 bedroom for lease in Gulf Elberta - Land. Beautiful property. 7 local resident Betty Lafferty: your home Now Hiring for all positions: Sunset Pointe Shores. Roomy Island Style Cottage apt in THE GROVE Acres. Nice farmland. No wetlands – good or gym: specializing in senior fitness; at Fly Creek Marina and Panini Pete's downtown Gulf Shores, on the Inter- The Grove is Foley’s Premier 55+ Commu- soils. Paved road frontage. Near Pirates 251-978-0474. Fairhope. Come join our staff at 2 of the coastal Waterway! Near park, restau- nity for Active Lifestyles. New 3Bd/2Ba Cove. Owner financing available with LEARN MOSAIC FOR $15 hottest restaurants on the bay! Call for de- rants, and churches. Just a few blocks Manufactured Homes with prices starting $1000 down. Hosteeva Realty. TEXT 251- Learn to do your own Mosaic project fron tails and apply in person! from Acme Oyster House. No dogs, no in the $90’s or custom build your retire- 422-8718. start to finish. Only $15 per hour. No more smoking. All utilities included. 55+ older ment dream in this beautiful gated com- RV LOT AT OWA than two people per class; Connie at 850- only. Only $690/mo. Text 251-284-1025. munity. Enjoy the Clubhouse, Pool, RV Lot at OWA. Under construction now. 503-2127. GULF SHORES 2BR Jacuzzi, Activities. Minutes from b//aches. Resort RV lots For Sale. Directly across CUSTOM HOLSTERS Roomy 2br townhome next to Acme Oys- www.thefoleygrove.com or 251-971-1033. from OWA on County Road 20. Owner Fi- Concealed Carry Solutions; Kydex Hol- ter House and Tacky Jacks! Includes all TERRY COVE HARBOR nancing Available. sters custom fitted to your gun; Call Ken utilities except electric. $890. No dogs, no 3 bedrooms, 2 baths one-level home is lo- Lambert; 251-965-7590. smoking. Text 251-752-0381 if you think cated in Terry Cove Harbor. A sought-after you qualify. subdivision located in the heart of Orange MISCELLANEOUS COUNTRY CROSSROADS Beach; amenities include boat launch, boat HELP WANTED Country Crossroads, Elberta; Great 1 bed- storage, pool, tennis and basketball courts INSIDE GARAGE SALE - 1/27 room mobile home available now in a sen- and a children's playground. 5 minutes Inside sale: furniture/patio; urniture/lawn; BARBACK ior community! Has a covered deck, nice from parks, recreation center, community equipment/ household items/ piano/ / misc. Barbck needed: Weekend nights 9 p.m. - 2 landscaping, concrete driveway! This is a pool and schools. New golf cart with ac- items. cash only; January 27, 8-4; 743 a.m.; assist bartender, fill ice bins, restock, 55+ ONLY property. Rent includes All ceptable offer; Mary Cain Fowler, Bella Wedgewood Drive, Gulf Shores. clean up as needed; friendly, local bar; se- Utilities. Lawn service provided free of Beach Properties, mary@bellabeachprop- DINING SET rious inquiries only; call and leavea name charge. Nice and quiet here. Community erties.com or 251-752-7015. For Sale; Dining Set table with pads; 2 and phone number, 251-978-3039. features a clubhouse, catfish pond, nice NEAR SOLDIERS CREEK leaves, tea cart & china cabinet; $400; bak- BARTENDER neighbors, street lamps, and concrete Near Soldiers Creek and Pirates Cove, Es- ers rack - $90; call 850-492-5837. Snapper’s Lounge; Bartender Needed.; roads. Nice place! $590 per month. No tate size building lot. Available now. Nice Apply within; 25637 Canal Road in Wolf Dogs. Background checks apply. Text 251- trees. Restricted. Very convenient to Foley 284-1025. or Pensacola, or beaches. Nearly 1 acre. All RETIREMENT PARK RV SITE utilities available. $220 per month! Easy Attn. Seniors. RV site in Retirement Park. financing with $500 down, 8% interest, Located in Country Crossroads Retire- $28,900. 2 lots available. Hosteeva Realty. ment Community! This is a 55+ only park. Text 251-747-0097. All utilities are included. Clubhouse, cat- NORTH OF GULF SHORES fish pond, concrete roads, street lamps, North of Gulf Shores; Nice Lot. Owner Fi- nice neighbors. Bring your RV here. $350 nancing. Very large lot suitable for mobile per month. Call 251-955-2168 and leave a home, new home, or RV. OK for 2 homes!!! message. Septic tank included. $59,900. Seller will RV LOT NEAR GULF SHORES finance with $1000 down, 8% interest. No RV Lot Between Foley and Gulf Shores; credit check. Hosteeva Realty Text 251- RV Lot – Lot only. All Utilities are in- 422-8718. Flora-Bama job fairs Jan. 27 & Feb. 1 On Saturday, January 27th and Thursday, February 1st from 11am – 3pm, Flora- Bama will be hosting a job fair seeking to hire more than 200 positions across their five businesses. Bring Drivers’ License and Social Security Card Managers from each business and department will be on site doing open inter- views and fulfilling jobs within the week! Training will start immediately after hir- ing to get a jump-start on the 2018 season. Applications will be on site and all hires are contingent upon a clean background check, so please bring your driver’s license and social security card. Ages 16 and up are eligible for Ole River Grill, Yacht Club, & Marina and 18 and up is required for Flora-Bama and Liquor Store. Available po- sitions include: Server, Busser, Bartender, Hostess, Food Runner, Dishwasher, Cook, Kitchen Prep, Gift Shop, Liquor Store, Customer Service, Door Staff, Dock Hand, Maintenance and more. Visit florabama.com or facebook.com for more info. Page 64 • The Mullet Wrapper •Jan. 17-31, 2018 • Ad. Info: 251-968-5683 OR 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected]