Upcoming Events

December-March 2009

senior snowbirds weekly potluck will run each thursday from Dec. 4 thourgh March 2009. No potlucks will be held Dec. 25 or Jan. 1. Setup time starts at 11 a.m.; serving time starts at 12:30 p.m. All seniors, visitors and locals are welcome. Bring a dish that will serve eight to 10 people. A 50 cent registration fee will be collected at the door to cover incidentals. Drinks and table service will be provided. The weekly meetings will be held in the Gulf Shores Adult Activity Center on Clubhosue Drive. For more information call 981-2493.

Now-Dec. 31

We are seeking participants for this winter's Great Books/Great Ideas Discussion Group. The Great Ideas that will be discussed are: Happiness, Power, Love, Political Correctness, Evolution, The Meaning/Purpose of Life, Beauty, Equality, Women's Rights, Suicide, War and Peace and Government. No charge. Readings will be approximately 15 pages each week. Location and start date will depend on the availability and location of participants. Please contact Tom Johnson 251-948-7615; 312-608-7190 (cell); or e-mail: JohnsonFamily7@msn.com.

Thursday, Dec. 11

The Island Band Foundation is holding its Christmas concert Spaghetti Dinner Dec. 11, 5-6:30 p.m. at the Adult Activity Center. Cost is $5 per plate, $15 per family and includes spaghetti, salad, drink and dessert. Christmas Concert following Spaghetti Dinner at the Erie Meyer Civic Center. Please place your order with Brenda Parker at parkerhouse2007@aol.com or call 965-9700 or GSHS Band 968-TUNE. Dinners will be paid for the night of the concert. No take outs available.

Dr. Jeffrey Lord will present “Weight Loss Surgery: Is It Right for You?” on Dec. 11 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Hospital Conference Center in Pensacola. The seminar is sponsored by Sacred Heart’s Institute for Surgical Weight Loss.     

The 2nd Annual Eyewear Style Show will be held Dec.11 from 4-8 p.m., 7685 Highway 59 Suite A, Foley. Light refreshments, wine and cheese, door prizes and style show discounts. Enhance your fashionable side; add fun to your daily lifestyle! A fashion specialist from Michael Kors and Calvin Klein will be on site to provide free consultations. Set your eyes on the exciting array of eyeglass and sunglass designs at this exclusive showing! There will be more than 1,500 additional frames in the store during this show. No appointment necessary for this viewing and consultation. Just stop by! Enter into a drawing for a free pair of prescription eyeglasses when you make a donation to the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo during the Style Show. Requested items: blankets, chew toys, rakes, shovels, marshmallows, monetary donations and other “Zoo Angel Tree” items.

Saturday, Dec. 13

Brett-Robinson Charity Rummage and bake sale will be held Dec. 13-14 at the Brett-Robinson laundry, 25050 Canal Road, Orange Beach. Doors open at 7 a.m.    

HUGE INDOOR YARD SALE at LifePoint Church, located at 18610 West Michigan Ave. in Foley, will take place Dec. 13. For more info visit lifepointfoley.org.

Sunday, Dec. 14

The Perdido Beach Resort will close for winter maintenance on Dec. 14 at noon and re-open for business on Dec. 30 at 5 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 18

The City of Gulf Shores Entertainment Series 2009 presents Troupe America’s professional touring musical version of “A Christmas Carol” Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at the Erie H. Meyer Civic Center Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Preferred seats are $26; Good seats $22. All seats are reserved. 

The First Presbyterian Church of Gulf Shores Chancel Choir will present “The Sounds of Christmas”, a traditional Christmas concert on Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. This 21st annual performance will feature a wide variety of music including classical works by John Rutter and jazz favorites arranged by Mark Hayes. The church is located at the corner of Hwy. 180 and East 21st Avenue. Nursery provided. For more information call 968-7720.

Wednesday, Dec. 23

St Jude’s by the Sea Lutheran Church will hold its 23rd annual Candlelight Service on Dec. 24 at 7 p.m., a communion service on Dec. 25 at 9 a.m. and will welcome in the new year with a worship service on Dec. 31 at 7 p.m. We will also have our Wednesday Advent Services at 7 p.m. to prepare for Christmas. The church is located at 312 E. 16th Ave. in Gulf Shores.

Wednesday, Dec. 31

On Dec. 31, Perdido Beach Resort will be welcoming 2009 with its annual New Year’s Eve Gala. Priced at $60 per couple for the event-only, the Grand Ballroom is the site for a gourmet buffet, entertainment by John Brust and the All-Stars and a champagne toast at midnight. For an evening of fine dining, Voyagers restaurant is hosting a five course meal that includes the evening entertainment in the Grand Ballroom for only $150 per couple. Overnight packages are also available starting at $218 per couple for a deluxe guestroom and all of the Grand Ballroom festivities including the evening buffet. Reservations for this event are strongly recommended and may be made by contacting the Resort at 251-981-9811. For complete menus for both the gourmet buffet and the Voyagers dinner, please see our Web site at perdidobeachresort.com.

January 2009

A MEN'S FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE will begin play the first of January at Loxley Municipal Park. Call Vaughn Kelley at (251)454-7694 or Mark Powell at (251)747-6049 for information or to register a team.