SPECIAL OLYMPICS FUNDRAISER

DATE/TIME: Friday, 7-11 p.m.

LOCATION: West Beach Grille. The Gulf Shores Police Department and The West Beach Grille are teaming up to raise money for the Special Olympics.

COST: Tickets are $40 a piece, and this fundraiser includes a full four-course meal at West Beach Grille and a live band for your entertainment. $17 from each ticket sold  goes to support the Special Olympics, so the more  who get involved the better!  Tickets are available at the Gulf Shores Police Department. Just stop by and ask for Jenna Darby

PHONE: 251-968-2532.

TROPICAL TRIVIA NIGHT

DATE/TIME: Friday, 6:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Orange Beach Adult Activity Center. The Friends of the Orange Beach Library invite you to test your trivia skills. You can also bring snacks and libations to see you through the evening.  There will be eight rounds of trivia questions, with a maximum participation of 80, eight to a table.

COST: Teams of eight can buy a table for $100, or individuals can participate for $12.50 and be teamed at a table.

PHONE: Call 251-975-1258 or 251-980-2113 to reserve your place and send checks to Friends of the Orange Beach Library, P.O. Box 1868, Orange Beach, AL 36561, or make your reservations at the Orange Beach Library.

PERDIDO VINEYARD AND LUNCH

DATE/TIME: Friday, leave Harry Roberts Community House at 300 E. 16th Ave. in Gulf Shores at 10:30. Enjoy a buffet lunch at the Stagecoach Café before journeying on to the vineyards to tour and taste the many flavors of wines and vinegars produced and bottled in South Alabama. You will also enjoy the history as told by the owner of the farm. PHONE: For more information call Sylvia Lamberth 251-968-1434 or e-mail at slamberth@gulfshoresal.gov.

BOATING AND SAFETY COURSE

DATE/TIME: Saturday, The course runs from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

LOCATION: Orange Beach Community Center. Course is offered by the Perdido Bay Power Squadron. The course meets the Alabama boating license requirements mandated for operating any type of watercraft in state waters.     Instruction is provided free by experienced members of the squadron. You may pre-register and materials for the course may be purchased at the Coleman Outlet Store or Blue Water Ship’s Stores, both located in Foley. Fee of  $50 covers all class materials, including a text book, an instructional video on chart navigation, two CDs and lunch for one person. If multiple family members are attending only one book is necessary and a small fee will be charged for additional lunches.  Class will be limited to 20 students.

PHONE: For more information please call 251-980-1536.

THE ORIGINAL GERMAN SAUSAGE FESTIVAL

DATE/TIME: Saturday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

LOCATION: Elberta Town Park, Main St., Elberta. The best German Sausage you have ever tasted! Made from a secret recipe developed by the founding fathers of Elberta. Arts & crafts, live music, carnival rides, baked goods & more. Don't forget to visit the Bier Garten for a large selection of imported beers.

COST: The event is free to public.

PHONE: For more information, call 251-986-5805 or visit www.sausagefest

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FREE CHOLESEROL, GLUECOSE, ANEMIA AND BLOOD PRESSURE TESTING

DATE/TIME: Tuesday, 9-11:30 a.m.

LOCATION: Parking lot of the Gulf Shores First Presbyterian Church located at 309 E. Ave., Gulf Shores. Fasting for 4 hours prior to testing is recommended, but not required.

COST: This free-to-the-public event is hosted by Sacred Heart's Mission in Motion Team and the Christian Service Center Emergency Aid agency of Gulf Shores.  The Christian Service Center, now celebrating its 20th year serving this community, is located at 317 Dolphin Ave., Gulf Shores.

PHONE: For questions call: 251-968-5256.

AFTERNOON MATINEE SERIES

DATE/TIME: March 30, 3 p.m.

LOCATION: Orange Beach Library. This 1999 film, “Remains of the Day,” starring Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, James Fox and Christopher Reeve, is an adaptation of the book of the same name by Kazuo Ishiguro. Shown in the meeting room of the Orange Beach Library, 26267 Canal Rd., Orange Beach

COST: free to the public.

PHONE: For more information, call 251-981-2923 or visit www.orangebeachlibrary.org.

PROJECT REBOUND OF BALDWIN COUNTY DATE/TIME: March 30, 11:30 a.m.

LOCATION: Harry Roberts Community House located at 300 E. 16th Ave., Gulf Shores. Attend a brief session conducted by Project Rebound, a community based program that provides referral and counseling services to those impacted by the recent oil spill and other disasters. The session will last approximately 30 minutes.

COST: Free to the public

PHONE: For more information, or directions please call 251- 968-1434.

GOLF TOURNAMENT FOR EDUCATION

DATE/TIMES: April 1

LOCATION: Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club, 20 Peninsula Blvd,. Gulf Shores,

All net proceeds benefit the Alabama Gulf Coast Area Education Foundation.

COST: $125.00 per person; $500.00 per team. Event includes lunch, complimentary beverage cart — sponsored by Gulf Publishing, Inc., green fees an cart.

PHONE: 251-968-7220 or visit www.alagulfcoastchamber.com

NO FOOLS PIZZA PARTY

DATE/TIMES: April 1, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Meyer Real Estate, 1585 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, benefits Relay for Life. Donation buys a yummy Papa Murphy’s slice of pizza, salad and cookies plus a Papa Murphy’s PEEL A DEAL discount card.

COST: $6 donation

WEBSITE: www.MeyerRE.com

PLEASURE ISLAND KNIT AND CROCHET GROUP AT BEACH CITE

DATE/TIMES: April 1 & 15 2011  5:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Beach CITE Studios, Inc. at SanRoc Cay, 27267 Perdido Beach Blvd. Suite 202, Orange Beach. Do you like to knit or crochet or would like to learn? Bring your yarn and needles or hook, or bring a project in progress, discuss techniques, share patterns and ideas! Bring a friend!

COST: Donations accepted.

PHONE: 251-269-2127

WEBSITE: www.beachcitestudios.org

ORANGE BEACH BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO FOOLS GOLD DRAWDOWN

DATE/TIMES: April 1  6:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Orange Beach Community Center, 27235 Canal Road, Orange Beach. Live music and a gourmet dinner catered by Shipps Harbour Grill. BYOB. Fundraiser to benefit the Orange Beach Elementary School with a chance to to win a $5,000 cash prize.

COST: $100 per couple.

PHONE: 251-747-4867

MAGNOLIA SPRINGS SEAFOOD CELEBRATION

DATE/TIMES: April 2 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

LOCATION: Jesse's Restaurant, 14770 Oak St., Magnolia Springs. The goal of this festival is to promote and raise public awareness that not only is our local seafood the best in the nation, but is most importantly safe, fresh and abundant. The festival will be a kaleidoscope of fresh, local seafood, fine wines, crafted micro- brews, arts and crafts and an opportunity for area restaurants to showcase various recipes using only fresh local seafood.

COST: $25 general admission will entitle the public to samples prepared seafood, great wine and beer.

WEBSITE: www.jessesrestaurant.com/

SPRING BIRD BANDING SESSION 2011

DATE/TIMES: April 2-April 14, 7 a.m.-noon

LOCATION: Fort Morgan, 51 Alabama 180 W., Gulf Shores, the Alabama Gulf Coast is a critical stopover point as migratory birds return from Central and South America. Banding hours are from before dawn to mid-afternoon, depending on the flow of birds. Bring a lawn chair, binoculars and inquisitive mind but leave the pets at home.

COSTS: Admission to Fort: $5 adults, $3 children 6-12, free to younger children. Banding is free.

PHONE: 205-681-2888

WEBSITE: www.hummingbirdsplus.org

MEYER REAL ESTATE FAMILY FUN DAY AT WATERVILLE USA

DATE/TIMES: April 3, noon-5 p.m.

LOCATION: Waterville USA, 906 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores. Bring the entire family for an afternoon for fun for all ages as Waterville USA provides the entertainment at this popular event. An afternoon filled with fun amusements includes unlimited rides on go-carts, roller coaster and kiddie rides plus mini-golf. (Flowrider, arcade games and waterpark not included). All proceeds benefit American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

COST: Tickets are $10 and may be purchased in advance at Meyer Real Estate’s Gulf Shores office or at the door. Advance tickets include a $5 food voucher.

PHONE: 251-968-2930

WEBSITE: www.MeyerRE.com

BOBBY VANDEUSEN AT BEACH CITE STUDIOS

DATE/TIMES: April 6, 2011  7:30 PM

LOCATION: Beach CITE Studios, Inc. at SanRoc Cay, 27267 Perdido Beach Blvd Suite 202, Orange Beach. Bobby VanDeusen will be playing Scott Joplin's Ragtime! Scott Joplin, also known as “The King of Ragtime” wrote many classic hits in this style including “The Maple Leaf Rag” and “The Entertainer.”

COST: Donation for admission accepted at the door. Nonprofit 501(c)3

PHONE: 251-981-1989

WEBSITE: www.beachcitestudios.org

SOUTH BALDWIN COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS: THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES

DATE/TIMES: April 8-April 9, 7:30 p.m.; April 10, 2 p.m. matinee; April 15-16 & 17 2 p.m. matinee

LOCATION: South Baldwin Community Theater, 2022 West Second Ave, Gulf Shores. An Emperor who cares for nothing but his wardrobe hires two weavers who promise him the finest suit of clothes from a fabric invisible to anyone who is unfit for his position or “just hopelessly stupid.” The Emperor cannot see the cloth himself, but pretends that he can for fear of appearing unfit for his position or stupid; his ministers do the same. When the swindlers report that the suit is finished, they dress him in mime and the Emperor then marches in procession before his subjects. A child in the crowd calls out that the Emperor is wearing nothing at all and the cry is taken up by others. The Emperor cringes, suspecting the assertion is true, but holds himself up proudly and continues the procession.

COST: Tickets: Adults $12; Students $8

PHONE: 251 968-6721

WEBSITE: www.sbct.biz

GULF COAST BOAT SUPER SHOW

DATE/TIMES: April 8-April 10 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

LOCATION: The Wharf 23101 Canal Road, Orange Beach. One of the largest boat shows in the southeast. Boats up to 100 feet, fishing boats, ski boats, offshore boats, runabouts, personal watercraft and many more! More than 100 boats in the water and 150 boats on land, demonstrations, surfing contest on the only full size electric surfboard on the Gulf Coast, vendors and much more! COST: Weekend pass, adults $6, children under 14 FREE

WEBSITE: www.rvexpo.net

12th ANNUAL LOWER ALABAMA CCA BEACH PARTY

DATE/TIMES: April 9, 6 p.m.-10 p.m.

LOCATION: Caribe The Resort, 28103 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, silent auction, live auction, raffles, door prizes and fun for everyone.

COST: $55 per couple in advance or $65 on the day of event.

PHONE: 251-752-6989

WEBSITE: www.ccaalabama.org

THIRD ANNUAL TREASURE HUNT, ARTS AND CRAFS FAIR AND CAR SHOW

DATE/TIMES: April 16, 2011  9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

LOCATION: Orange Beach Sportsplex, 4389 Bill Silvers Road, Orange Beach. Benefits the Orange Beach sportsplex and BARC. Lots of food and fun for the whole family is being planned and local artist and craftsmen will be displaying and selling their works. Food booths will be available and include German sausages, corn dogs, nachos and fresh strawberry shortcakes. In addition, the festival will feature our second annual Open Car/Motorcycle Show and a community yard sale with a wide variety of “treasures from the attic”. BARC pet adoption and parade. Alcohol-free event! Proceeds from the festival will benefit local charities in Baldwin County.

COST: Free to public.

PHONE: 251-228-1340

FOLEY STAR PLAYERS PRESENT ‘DEARLY DEPARTED’

DATE/TIMES: April 16, 7:30 p.m., April 17, 2 p.m. matinee

LOCATION: Foley Civic Center,  407 East Laurel Avenue, Foley The beleaguered Turpin family, proves that living and dying in the South are seldom tidy and always hilarious. Despite their earnest efforts to pull themselves together for their father's funeral, the Turpins other problems keep overshadowing the solemn occasion.

COST: Advance tickets: $10 for adults, $5 for children. At the door tickets: $12 for adults, $7 for children.

PHONE: 251-970-2203

MAUNDAY THURSDAY

SERVICE

DATE/TIME: April 21, 6 p.m.

LOCATION: St. Andrew by the Sea at 17263 Fort Morgan Road, Gulf Shores or visit our web site for Sunday services and more information at www.standrewbythesea.org.

PHONE: 251-968-3900.

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE

DATE/TIME: April 22, noon.

LOCATION: St. Andrew by the Sea at 17263 Fort Morgan Road, Gulf Shores or visit our web site for Sunday services and more information at www.standrewbythesea.org.

PHONE: 251-968-3900.

EASTER SUNDAYS

SERVICE

DATE/TIME: April 24, 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

LOCATION: St. Andrew by the Sea at 17263 Fort Morgan Road, Gulf Shores or visit our web site for Sunday services and more information at www.standrewbythesea.org.

PHONE: 251-968-3900.