ANNIE AUDITIONS

DATE/TIME: Friday, 6-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. and 2-6 p.m.

LOCATION: Auditions for ANNIE will be held at Gulf Shores United Methodist Church's Choir Room. The church is located at 1900 Gulf

Shores Parkway. Auditions are open to everyone over 10 years of age; however, individuals auditioning must have no dog allergies! Adult actors and singers are needed as well as children. Please be prepared to sing a

short song of your choice. Show dates are Sept. 15, 16, and 17 at 7 p.m., as well as a matinee at 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 18.

PHONE: 251-968-2411.

WEBSITE: www.gulfshoresumc.org

DEDICATION OF GSUMC SOUTH CAMPUS

FOUNTAIN

DATE/TIME: Sunday, 12:15 p.m.

LOCATION: The public is invited to the dedication of Gulf Shores United Methodist Church's South Campus Fountain and reception in honor of Major General James Wade Wurman by his family on The fountain is located in the Winn-Dixie Shopping Center at the church’s south campus. Chaplain David McLean will be officiating at the dedication.

PHONE: For more information, please call the church office at 251-968-2411 or visit their website at www.gulfshoresumc.org

LYNNE AND THE HOT STEPPERS

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

LOCATION: The Gulf Shores Activity Center on Clubhouse Drive in Gulf Shores. The group is the featued entertainment for a senior luncheon. There will be hula dances and audience participation.

PHONE: For more information on Lynne and the Hot Steppers or to schedule a performance, call 251-955-2420

2011 YOUTH SUMMER

CAMP AT THE

BODENHAMMER CENTER

DATE:  Tuesday- Aug. 5, 2011 

TIME:  9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Youth Summer Camp is a 9-week summer adventure.  Camp fees include all field trips and extended care. Ages 5 to 11.

LOCATION:  Bodenhamer Recreation Center, 310 W. 19th Ave., Gulf Shores

COST: Registration fee is $25 per child.  Camp fee is $565 per child for full members and $745 per child for nonmembers.

PHONE: 251-968-4420

www.gulfshoresal.gov/parksandrec/index.html

CAMP SUNSHINE

SUMMER PROGRAM

DATE:  Tuesday-Aug. 7, 2011 

TIME:  7 a.m.-6 p.m.

The program runs weekdays during the summer and is for kids going into K-6th grades.  It’s open to year round Orange Beach residents only (proof of residency required).

It includes indoor & outdoor games, arts & crafts, movies, music, swimming, field trips, and special events. Activities are conducted by full time and/or summer staff.

COST: Registration fee is $35 for each child and is due at registration, plus 1st week payment of $60 for the first child and $55.00 for each additional child.

LOCATION:  Orange Beach Recreational Center, 4849 Wilson Blvd., Orange Beach

PHONE:  251-974-2336

www.obparksandrec.com

OCEAN CAMP FOR KIDS

DATE/TIMES: Through Friday and June 21-24, 9 a.m.-noon for ages 4 to 8, 1-4 p.m. for ages 9 to 12.

LOCATION: Faulkner State Community College, Gulf Shores Campus. First session is Animal Explorer Week, the second session is Animal Expert Week and the third session is Dive Deep Explorers Week. Additional camps may be added in July if there is interest.

COST: Each four-day week is $100 per camper.

PHONE: 251-990-0445 or 800-231-3752 . For program and camp questions, contact Belinda Ringpfeil at Oceancamp@gmail.com.

GRAYSON CAPPS

MUSIC AT MEYER

DATE/TIME: Thursday, 6 p.m.

LOCATION: Meyer Park, Gulf Shores. Live Entertainment from Grayson Capps.  Bring your blankets, chairs, friends and family!

COST: Free to the public

PHONE: 251.968.1171

WEBSITE: www.gulfshoresal.gov.

GROW YOUR

BUSINESS DAY

DATE/TIME: Thursday, 10 a.m.

LOCATION: Orange Beach Community Center, Canal Road. Postmaster Patti Meyer invites small businesses to attend one of several “Grow Your Business Day” workshops that will help entrepreneurs and proprietors promote their businesses with direct mail advertising, without the cost of mailing lists or permits.

COST: Free to small business owners

WEBSITE: www.usps.com/growyourbusinessdays.

GRACE PRESBYTERIAN YARD SALE

DATE/TIME: Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

LOCATION: Grace Fellowship Presbyterian in Gulf Shores will have a yard sale to benefit its Mother’s Day Out Program.

The church is located at 19470 Baldwin County 6, a half mile west of Alabama 59. The sale will run from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the gymnasium.

PHONE: 251-968-5302

EMAIL: gfpca@gulftel.com

FORT MORGAN

VOLUNTEER FIRE

DEPARTMENT FISH FRY

DATE/TIME: Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m

LOCATION: Fort Morgan Volunteer Fire Department Station #1, 12105 Alabama 180 W. Eat in or take out, $10/plate for fried fish, hushpuppies, cole slaw, baked beans, dessert and choice of tea or coffee.  All proceeds benefit cancer patient.

PHONE: 251-540-7422

EMAIL: sandune@gulftel.com

FINANCIAL SCAMS AND EXPLOITATION SEMINAR

DATE/TIME:  Tuesday, 10 a.m.

LOCATION: Orange Beach Adult Activity Center. It is estimated that every year more than three  million senior citizens fall prey to financial scams. This lecture, presented by Carolyn Dohn  a certified Elder Law  Attorney, will help you recognize the various methods used by scam artists and others and emonstrates how you can avoid becoming a victim The topics include: sensible charitable giving, recognizing and avoiding internet scams, and exploitation by care givers. Please plan to join us for some really useful and timely information.    

PHONE: 251-981-3440

WEBSITE: cityoforangebeach.com or email cvines@cityoforangebeach.com

HOT GLASS BLOWOUT AT THE HOT SHOP

DATE/TIME: June 23, 5 p.m.

LOCATION: Looking for something out of the ordinary to do? Stop by The Hot Shop at the Orange Beach Arts Center and watch resident artist, Sam Cornman and the Hot Shop Interns create amazing work from molten hot glass. This is a great event for all ages. Lemonade and water is complimentary, along with snacks.

COST: With the purchase of a $25 hand-blown drinking glass an adult will receive complimentary beer or wine.

PHONE: 251-981-2787.

BLUE BERRY PICKING AT HILLCREST FARMS

DATE/TIME: June 24, 8:30 a.m.

LOCATION: We’ll depart from the Orange Beach Adult Activity Center.at 8:30 a.m. and travel to Elberta

COST:  $ 2 per person for transportation. The cost to pick your own blueberries is  $ 1.10 per pound.We will stop for a “treat” on the way home. 

PHONE: 251-981-3440

WEBSITE: cityoforangebeach.com or email cvines@cityoforangebeach.com

GSUMC PATRIOTIC CONCERT

DATE/TIME: June 26, 7 p.m.

LOCATION: Gulf Shores United Methodist Church presents their 10th annual patriotic concert, “One Nation, Under God” in the church sanctuary located at 1900 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores.

COST: Tickets are on sale at the church's office; admission is $5 per person; proceeds go to The Citizens for Local Troop Support.

PHONE: For questions, contact the church office at 251-968-2411 or visit the church website at www.gulfshoresumc.org.

BRENT BURNS AND SUNNY JIM AT MEYER

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

LOCATION: Meyer Park, Gulf shores. Trop Rock at its Best! 

COST: Free to the public

PHONE: 251.968.1171

WEBSITE: www.gulfshoresal.gov.

FIREWORKS GALA

AND BARBECUE

DATE/TIME: July 3, 6 p.m.

LOCATION: Perdido Beach Resort hosts event featuring “The Tip Tops” in Concert on the Beach Deck. Fireworks over the Gulf of Mexico at approximately 9 p.m.

COST: Advance ticket purchase is recommended, since availability cannot be guaranteed on the day of the event. Advance ticket prices are $25 for adults and $12.50 for children under 12. After July 2, ticket prices are $30 for adults and $15 for children under 12.  Children 4 and under are admitted free of charge.

PHONE: 251-981-9811 or toll free at 800-634-8001.

WEBSITE: www.perdidobeachresort.com 

SARA HASS OTTS EXHIBIT

DATE/TIME: July 18-Sept 10

LOCATION: Orange Beach Art Center

PHONE: 251-981-2787.

ARTIST RECEPTION

DATE/TIMES: July 22 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

LOCATION: Orange Beach Art Center, artists Reception for Sarah Haas Otts, Mobile abstract landscape artist.  Complimentary wine and cheese.

PHONE: 251-981-2787.

AUGUST BACK TO SCHOOL BEACH BASH

DATE/TIME: Date to be determined, Public Beach with live music and family fun.

COST: Free to the public

PHONE: 251.968.1171

WEBSITE: www.gulfshoresal.gov 

BRENT BURNS AT MEYER

DATE/TIME: Sept. 1, 6 p.m.

LOCATION: Meyer Park, Gulf Shores. Trop rocker Brent Burns

COST: Free to the public

PHONE: 251.968.1171

WEBSITE: www.gulfshoresal.gov

BALPHA NOOJIN ARTIST’S RECEPTION

DATE/TIME: Sept. 15 5-7 p.m.

LOCATION: Orange Beach Art Center for Balpha Noojin, Iconographer. Her works will be on display through Nov. 15

PHONE: 251-981-2787.

Ongoing

CRAWFISH, SHRIMP BOIL

DATE/TIME: Every Sunday, 4 p.m.

LOCATION: The Undertow in Orange Beach on Canal Road is having a “Sunday Funday” located on the “back 40” of the restaurant. The fair includes shrimp, crawfish, corn, potatoes and smoked sausage.

COST: All-you-can-eat event, adults $10, children 12 and under, $5. starts at 4 p.m. and costs $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. The fair includes shrimp, crawfish, corn, potatoes and smoked sausage.

PHONE: 251-981-3331

GULF SHORES MUSEUM READING PROGRAMS

DATE/TIME: Wednesdays and Saturdays in June and July at 2 p.m.

LOCATION: Gulf Shores Museum, 244 W. 19th Ave. 

RSVP space is limited.Refreshments and Activites provided. Journey through time and discover your Island with age appropriate activites for children 9 years old and up.

COST: All activities and programs are free to the public.

PNONE: 251-968-1473

SUMMER TIDE THEATRE PRESENTS DAMES AT SEA

DATE/TIME: Through July 3, Tuesdays and Sundays, 8 p.m.

LOCATION: George C. Meyer Performing Arts Center, home of the South Baldwin Community Theatre, 2022 W. Second St. in Gulf ShoresThe show will take audiences back to the 1930s, to the days of the flashy, glitzy Busby Berkeley-style musicals, when a simple chorus girl can find fame, fortune and marriage aboard a battleship in the award-winning musical Dames at Sea!

COST: $18 for adults, $12 for 12 and under.

PHONE: 251-968-6721

WEBSITE: Tickets may also be purchased online 24/7 by visiting www.SummerTide.org.

GULF SHORES LIBRARY SUMMER ACTIVITIES

DATE/TIMES: Every Wednesday in June, 10:30 a.m.

LOCATION: All programs will be held at the Bodenhamer Recrecation Center

COST: Free to the public

PHONE: 251-968-1176

MEMBER ARTIST

NEW WORKS

DATE/TIME: Through July 18

LOCATION: Orange Beach Art Center: Member artists rotate their works quarterly.

PHONE: 251-981-2787

WEBSITE: orangebeachartscenter.com

ART CLASSES: The  Orange Beach Art Center at  26389 Canal Rd., Orange Beach offers a variety of art classes in a variety of mediums from pastels to water colors to oils to glass-blowing and crafts. For more information on the center’s offerings, call 251-981-ARTS (2787) or visit www.orangebeachartcenter.com

ANNUAL GALILEAN BEACH WORSHIP SERVICE

DATE:  May 8-Sept. 4, 2011 

TIME:  7:30- 8:30 a.m.

Celebrate your spiritual beliefs during the season of Galilean Beach Worship Service, which kicks off on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8th and runs through Labor Day weekend Sunday, Sept. 4. Conducted by the Foley United Methodist Church (FUMC).  Remember to dress casual, and bring your lawn chairs or blankets to the beach near the Gulf State Park Pavilion in Gulf Shores.

LOCATION:  Gulf State Park Pavilion, 22250 East Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores

PHONE: 251-943-9343

www.foleyumc.org

BREAD MINISTRY at Gulf Shores United Methodist Church is available from 9-10 a.m., every Thursday only in room 103 on the south campus, next to “Crossroad,” Youth Center. For more information call 251 968-2411.

FREE ENGLISH/SPANISH LANGUAGE CLASS Gulf Shores United Methodist Church  every Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 to 10 a.m., on the south campus in room 102, next to “Crossroad,” Youth Center. For more information call 251 968-2411.

WEEKLY WEDNESDAY SUPPER AND SERVICE  at the Gulf Shores First Presbyterian Church. Supper will be served at 5:30 p.m. followed by a 30- minute service of music, prayer, and scripture.  Join us each Wednesday for a spiritual uplift, and bring a friend. Please call the church 251-968-7720 or email (gsfpcusa@gulftel.com) by Monday, if you plan to attend.  The Ministry Team providing the meal will need an accurate count to prepare. All are welcome. The church is located at 309 E. 21st Ave., Gulf Shores. Directions and more information are available at www.gspres.com.

AL TOPS #0515 — meets weekly on Friday at the Foley Senior Center (304 E. Rose Ave) at 9:30 a.m.Weigh in is at 9 a.m.  We welcome both men and women. Hope to see you soon.

TOPS #0282 is held each Monday at First Presbyterian Church in, located at 195 E. Berry Ave. & Hwy. 59 in Foley. Weigh-in/meeting times — 5/6 p.m. For more information, call 965-2737 or 970-1623.

FRIDAY IS GAME DAY with Gulf Shores Senior Activities. – Bring your foursome if you have one for cards, dominoes, and checkers etc.  Choose your games, partners, and tables at 9:30, serious play begins at 10 a.m., Harry Roberts Community House. For more information call 251-968-1434.

Blood pressure checks: The Orange Beach Fire Department offers free blood pressure checks every Wednesday from 9-10 a.m. at the Orange Beach Adult Activity. For more information  call 251- 981-3440 or email  cvines

@cityoforangebeach.com         or visit the  cityoforangebeach.com.

CARD AND GAMES are offered at the Orange Beach Activity Center. Bridge is on Tuesdays and Thursdays noon to 3 p.m; on Mondays and Thursdays foot canasta is offered from   9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and dominoes on Wednesday from  9:30 a.m. to noon.

Grief Support of Gulf Shores United Methodist Church meets the first and third Tuesdays from 11 am to noon at the church’s south campus in the Winn-Dixie  Shopping Center, room 109 (next door to Family Dollar). The Revs Jody Hanna Kranz and Dave McLean facilitate the group. For more information, call Debra at 251-968-2411 or email Debra at debra@gulfshoresumc.org, with “Grief Support” in the subject line.

ARTS AND CRAFTS are offered Monday through Thursday at the Orange Beach Adult Activity Center from 9-11 a.m..     Mondays is open workshop from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays is ceramics from 9-11 a.m. Costs is per item. Wednesdays are for memory boxes and the cost is $10. Basket weaving with newspapers is on Thursday and the cost is $5. Please call to register for classes. The center located at 26251 Canal Road. For more information  call 251- 981-3440 or email  cvines

@cityoforangebeach.com         or visit the  cityoforangebeach.com.

EXERCISE SESSIONS are offered Monday through Fridays at the Orange Beach Adult Activity Center. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, exercise from 8-9 a.m. and sit and be fit from 2-3 p.m.; line dancing Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Tai Chi Thursdays from 8-9 a.m. Costs are $3 for residents and $5 for nonresidents. For more information  call 251- 981-3440.