TODAY

2011 SNOWBIRD ROOST AT Perdido Key Chamber of Commerce. This event will be hosted by the Perdido Bay Community Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Road.  The Roost will be from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.  Lunch will be provided for a $2 donation to the Community Center. All Snowbirds are invited and asked to RSVP with the Perdido Key Chamber by Jan. 31.  If you would like additional information please contact the Perdido Key Chamber at 850-492-4660 or email chamber@perdidochamber.com. For more information on the Perdido Key Chamber visit www.perdidochamber.com or www.visitperdido.com.

SATURDAY

13TH ANNUAL SNOW BIRD BRATFEST at the Erie Meyer Civic Center, Gulf Shores to benefit Gulf Shores Fire and Rescue, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or until the brats last. Brats are $4 a piece, sodas $1. For more information, call 251-967-1489. The Snowbird Bratfest group includes groups from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. They will sell between 3,000 and 3,500 of these tasty BRATS, made by Farm Fresh Meats of Robertsdale. There will be carryouts and a drive-through.

FEB. 12

SNOW BIRD PANCAKE BREAKFAST at the Erie Meyer Civic Center, Gulf Shores from 6-11 a.m. Price is $6 for adults, free to children 6 and under. Sponsored by the Gulf Shores Fire Department and 10 snow bird clubs. Proceeds go to equipment and education. Enjoy pancakes, sausage, coffee, juice and milk. For more information, call 251-948-4529.

FEB. 17

COASTAL CHORAL SNOW BIRD SERENADE at First Baptist Church of Gulf Shores. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at any area Vision Bank. For more information, visit www.coastalchorale.com. Thrill to the sounds of the popular Coastal Chorale as they perform many of your favorite songs from past and present. With their unique style and great sound, it is easy to understand why sellout crowds are singing their praises!

FEB. 24

THE 2011 ILLINOIS SNOWBIRDS’ GOLF TOURNAMENT at Perdido Bay Golf Course. The tournament will have a 4-person scramble format. Participants may sign up as a foursome or as a single to be assigned a team. Starting time is 9 a.m. Cost is $40 for greens fees plus $5 for prizes. The $5 includes a mulligan (to be used at any time, except closest-to-pin or longest putt) and one drink ticket. Prize money will be given for flight winners, closest-to-pin, longest putt and door-prize drawings. Reservations may be made by email to Glenn Philpott (gpott45@aol.com) or by calling Glenn at 251-981-6147, Jim Brueggeman at 251-981-9485 or Eric Wilson (after Feb. 1) at 251-981-2442.

Ongoing

SENIOR SNOWBIRDS WEEKLY POTLUCK: For the 15th consecutive year, the Senior Snowbirds weekly potluck will run each Thursday, from Dec. 2 through March 2011. Setup time: 11 a.m., Serving time:  12:30 p.m. All seniors, visitors and locals alike, are welcome. Bring a dish to pass that will serve eight to 10 persons. 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 Clubhouse Drive. For further information, call 251-981-2493.

MINNESOTA CLUB BREAKFAST:  from Jan. 4 - March 15 Minnesota Club will meet each Tuesday for  breakfast.at LuLu's Home Port in Gulf Shores: at 8 a.m. The Minnesota Club continues their dedication to the Christian Service Center. Food donations and/or cash for the Center are gratefully accepted at each breakfast meeting.

THE SNO-BIRDS FROM WISCONSIN  will be meeting at the Orange Beach Community Center, Canal Road, on the first and third Wednesdays of January, February and March in 2011.  Anyone from Wisconsin is welcome to join us for coffee, donuts, visiting and information about upcoming activities and day trips. Meeting will start promptly at  9 a.m. Wednesday meeting at OBCC - 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Brat Fest in Gulf Shores and Saturday night trivia. Monday,  Golf special day. Be sure to RSVP. Feb. 9, Club breakfast. Be sure to RSVP. Feb. 12, Pancake Breakfast at Erie Meyer Center for GS fire department Feb. 16, mMeeting at OBCC at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 19, Dog Track trip. Be sure to RSVP. Feb. 21, 22, golf FUN days. Be sure to RSVP. Feb. 24, picnic at the Orange Beach Community Center. Feb. 25 - Low Country Boil at the Zoo. Be sure to RSVP. March 2 - OBCC meeting at 8:30 a.m. March 3, Zoo fun day. Be sure to RSVP.  March 8 - Mardi Gras Day. We have puzzles and books to exchange, and we are collecting Campbell Soup labels, General Mills cereal box tops, beer/soda can pop tabs AND motel-size toiletries.  Look for the appropriate boxes when you come to the meeting.  Our meetings always include door prizes, and any questions/comments/suggestions can be directed to Kenn at 251-967-2463

ILLINOIS SNOW BIRD CALENDAR OF EVENTS: Thursday at 5 p.m., potluck and games at the Gulf Shores Adult Activity Center. Saturday, 10 a.m. Bratfest and trivia night hosted by the Missouri Snowbird Club. Feb. 10 at 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Alabama Lifestyle Expo at Caribe. Feb. 11 at 8 a.m. Breakfast at LuLu’s (doors open at 7:45):  “Still A Newlywed Game.” Feb. 12 at 7:30 a.m. Firemen’s pancake breakfast.

THE INDIANA SNOWBIRD CLUB will begin its twice-monthly breakfast meetings at 8:15 a.m. at Lulu's Restaurant in Gulf Shores. Doors will open at 7:45 a.m. Other meetings will be Feb. 10, Feb. 24 and March 10, same place and times. You may make reservations by calling Doris Gammon at 981-6901-14153, Beverly Lockhart at 317-432-8708. Meal cost is $8, with drink, tip and tax included.  A short program is part of every meeting.

ANNUAL SNOWBIRD BIBLE STUDY will be at Kaiser Realty in Gulf Shores at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays through March 8. For more information, call Roy Nix at 251-981-6896.

LIGHTHOUSE RESORT ALUMNI meets every Thursday in January, February and March for breakfast at Ribs and Reds at 8:30 a.m. Every Tuesday we meet for coffee at the Hardee’s in Gulf Shores at 8 a.m. The annual picnic will be Feb. 17 at the Orange Beach Community Center on Canal Road in Orange Beach. Reservations are required for the picnic and can be made at any breakfast or coffee. For more questions, call 251- 967-2463

 IOWA ALABAMA GULF COAST SNOWBIRDS CLUB meets for breakfast at 8:30 a.m., Feb. 9 and Feb. 23 at Lulu’s Homeport on the north side of the Intracoastal Canal Bridge. Contact Doris Wolf at 251-981-6901 ext. 5908 or email at clintwolf@aol.com to RSVP on the Saturday before the breakfast date. Feb. 4 – cocktail party, Phoenix VII, 26802 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, 5-7 p.m., NO RSVP required. Bring a dish to share and your own beverages. Feb. 18 – cocktail party, Phoenix on the Bay II, 27580 Canal Road, 5-7 p.m., NO RSVP required. Bring a dish to share and your own beverages. Golfers can sign up for the outings on the club's website: www.Iowa-AlabamaGulfCoastSnowbirds.org or call Don Brown at 251-981-6901-ext.7117 or Bob Matheson at 251-224-4171.

OHIO SNOW BIRD CLUB breakfasts are the first and third Wednesdays January through March at LuLu’s at 8 a.m. Reservations for the next breakfast on MUST be made by the Sunday before the breakfast by contacting Treasurer Gayle Hofacker at 251-540-7745 or email her at gayliano13@embarqmail.com.  Today, Breakfast at LuLu’s a 8 a.m. and will have the Four Winds Barbershop Singers. Feb. 7-12 will be the Carnival Cruise for Ohio Club members.

DINNER AND A MOVIE NIGHT in the Club Room of Southbeach at The Beach Club. The next movie night will be Today at 7 p.m. Guests can order off of the Southbeach Winter Menu featuring discounted specials starting at $9.95. Specials include Beef Tips, Fresh Mahi, Pork Loin and more. For information, call the Club at 251-224-2582.

TUESDAYS

TANGER PLATINUM BINGO: If you are 50+ and looking for a fun activity, register for Tanger Platinum Bingo today. Bingo will be played every Tuesday in February from 9-10 a.m. in our Food Court. Call 251-943-9303 to register (you must pre-register to participate).  Check in at the Food Court on the day of Bingo. Tanger and our tenant partners will provide great prizes for you to win.  Plan now to join us for Tanger Platinum Bingo!

WEDNESDAYS

ST. ANDREW BY THE SEA is offering a Wednesday night Bible Study during January and February, with a pot luck supper at 5:30 p.m. followed by study from 6-7 p.m. Our scripture will be The Beatitudes, (Matthew 5:1-11) with additional resource called, “The Way of Blessedness.” Please call the Church Office at 968-3900 to register.  Study books are available for $7. The church is at 17263 Fort Morgan Road, Gulf Shores or visit www.standrewbythesea.org

WEDNESDAYS AND SUNDAYS

PRIME RIB NIGHTS beginning at 5 p.m., in the Club Room of Southbeach at The Beach Club. Diners can enjoy a thick slice of house slow-roasted tender prime rib served with natural jus and a jumbo baked potato for $11.95. For more information, call Southbeach at The Beach Club at 251-224-3600.

WINTER GUEST FELLOWSHIP SERIES at St. Andrew by the Sea  during the  months of January and February, from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The gatherings are designed to welcome our Winter Guests to the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area, as well as to our church. The gatherings will include refreshments followed by informative and entertaining programs. Everyone is invited to attend, participate and enjoy! Monday:  Pet's from the Zoo; Feb. 7: Winter Guest Gospel Singers; Feb. 14:  Lisa Christian-Singer and songwriter; Feb. 21:  Jo Roy-Musical Letters; Feb. 28:  St, Andrew Trio Singers.