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For many children and their parents, returning to school is a joyful occasion—reconnecting with school friends and families, the excitement of purchasing school supplies and new clothes, the return to the comfort and normalcy of the school routine, and, of course, the gift of a little breathing space for Mom and Dad. But for many other children, the new school year brings with it a large dose of anxiety: Will I struggle like I did last year? Will I make any new friends? Will I be bullied or isolated? Will the teacher like me? To help reduce that anxiety and replace it with a sense of joyful anticipation of what the school year can bring, I offer the following seven parenting tips for a happy, successful school year: 1. Project a positive attitude about school and confidence that your children will experience success and happiness. Communicate to your children through words and body language that you are excited about the new school year and confident they will enjoy it. 2. Establish supportive home routines. The school year calls for renewed attention to home routines, such as those surrounding bedtime, morning, and meals. Children appreciate and thrive on the routines that we parents establish. It gives them comfort and security and better prepares them for the routines and expectations of the school day. One routine consistently correlated with success in school is the family dinner, all family members around the table together—make it a habit as often as possible. 3. Avoid the temptation to over-involve your children in after-school activities. Life is getting busier every year for our children, as well as for the parent, usually Mom, whose job it has become to spend late afternoons and evenings as family chauffer. Children need far fewer activities after school and far more family time with Mom and Dad. And one more tip for good measure: Take care of yourself. Make it a priority—for your sake, as well as for your children’s.
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More Than Just A Bench For students at Dixon and Breitling Elementary there are new additions to the outdoor area for their comfort.
Chris Taylor
There are some beautiful additions to both Dixon and Breitling Elementary that were installed late last school year. Though
both were installed toward the end of the school year, they will get a chance to be on display for the entire school year for the first time. Both are beautiful benches that were put in place for some beautiful people that meant a lot to both schools. At Dixon Elementary you will find a bench that has the name Brent Lane Zirlott III. Son of Lane and Amanda Zirlott, and avid Archer and friend to many, Lane’s bench was placed in the memory of his amazing life. A heartfelt Thank You goes out to Coach Hussong
& Dixon Elementary along with the Archers of Dixon Elementary
for their participation in placing this and commemorating this in honor of Lane. Pictured for Brent Lane Zirlott III’s bench is a picture of his sister Layla sitting on it
during the celebration of installment. Below that is a picture of Lane participating at one of the archery tournaments Dixon Elementary was involved in.
At Breitling Elementary, you will find a bench behind the new playground that was installed close to the end of last year’s school year. This bench has dual purposes. Not only does it provide a bench in memory of principal of Breitling Elementary Amy Blake’s late husband, Buddy Blake. But it is named “Buddy Bench” for those that feel the need for comfort from a friend. The thought is that when a student sits on the
bench by themselves, another
student can come and be their buddy and sit next to them and relax during their time outside. Pictured is a family portrait of the Blake family and below is a picture of the event that took place in May of 2109 of all the students commemorating the placement of the Buddy Bench. There has been great care taken to place these at the schools and the hope is that others will glean on the example of the placement of each of these benches to possibly do the same at other schools.
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A Call to Prayer And Repentance
Tick Treatment and Information Terry Ragsdale
Dana Baker I know we did a whole article about creepy crawlies that get on our pets, but I have seen so many ticks this month I feel like we need a whole talk about them. Ticks are arachnids. I didn’t know that until I started writing this. I hate spiders, and I’m guessing that is why these creepy things make my skin crawl. They live on the blood of mammals, birds, and sometimes even reptiles and amphibians. They have a mouthful of hooks that dig into the skin of its host. Almost all ticks belong to one of two major families, the Ixodidae or hard ticks, and the Argasidae or soft ticks. Adults have ovoid or pear-shaped bodies which become engorged with blood when they feed and eight legs. In addition to having a hard shield on their dorsal surfaces, hard ticks have a beak-like structure at the front containing the mouthparts, whereas soft ticks have their mouthparts on the underside of the body. Both families locate a potential host by odor or from changes in the environment. Ticks have four stages to their lifecycle; namely egg, larva, nymph, and adult. Ixodid ticks have three hosts, taking at least a year to complete their lifecycle. Argasid ticks have up to seven nymphal stages (instars), each one requiring a blood meal. Because of their habit of ingesting blood, ticks are vectors of at least 12 diseases that affect humans and other animals. If you find a tick attached to your skin or the skin of your pet, there’s no need to panic—the key is to remove the tick as soon as possible. There are several tick removal devices on the market, but a plain set of fine-tipped tweezers work very well. How to remove a tick 1 Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible. 2 Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Don’t twist or jerk the tick; this can cause the mouthparts to break off and remain in the skin. If this happens, remove the mouthparts with tweezers. If you are unable to remove the mouth easily with clean tweezers, leave it alone and let the skin heal. 3 After removing the tick, thoroughly clean the bite area and your hands
with rubbing alcohol or soap and water. 4 Never crush a tick with your fingers. Dispose of a live tick by putting it in alcohol, placing it in a sealed bag/ container, wrapping it tightly in tape, or flushing it down the toilet. Follow-up If you develop a rash or fever within several weeks of removing a tick, see your doctor. Be sure to tell the doctor about your recent tick bite, when the bite occurred, and where you most likely acquired the tick. I know four people that suffer from Lyme disease. One caught hers early, and with the treatment, she was cured and fine. The other three suffer from the long term effects of the disease. Pets can also get Lyme disease. It is so important to have your pet on a Flea AND Tick prevention. There are so many on the market but be sure they do fleas and ticks. I only recently found out Trifexus does not prevent ticks. We had a Great Pyrenees come in that was on Trifexus, and the owner didn’t know that wasn’t enough. The dog had over 15 ticks on her. Being in the country and we all have land, we have to check ourselves and our pets daily. Stop running off the opossums in your yard. They love to eat ticks, and they are immune to Lyme disease. Treat the part of your yard that the kids and pets play in the most. I know most of us can’t treat our entire property, but this will help. Our local feed stores have great products to help. Check with your vet on the best Tick prevention. Read the entire label before using a topical flea and tick prevention. Some won’t work if they are used three days before or after a bath. Pill preventions to us are the best but be sure to talk to your vet. The pills can be used at any time without worrying about baths. The collars that we see are working pretty well but again read the entire label. Some suggest you only wash your dog once a month for them to work for eight months. If you have a topic you would like for us to address please send it to us on Facebook at The Kuddles n Kisses connection or email us at Kuddlesnkisses458@gmail.com or call 2514588226.
The Grand Bay Ministerial Association would like to invite all followers of Christ to a “Call to Prayer & Repentance” meeting. We are gathering together as the church to humble ourselves before our Lord, pray, and seek His Face, and turn from our wicked ways. II Chronicles 7:14- If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin,
and will heal their land. When: August 7th, 2019- 6:30 P.M. Where: Friendship Baptist Church- 12581 Saeger Rd, Grand Bay, AL 36541 Why - Calling the followers of Christ to come together to humble ourselves, pray, and seek His Face, and repent of our prayerlessness, our apathy, our laziness,our powerlessness, our selfishness, our lack of passion for the lost of our city.
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FINANCI AL INFORM ATION Cheryl McCormick-Hann Financial Advisor 120 S. University Blvd., Ste C-2, Mobile, AL 36608 Phone 251-342-2478 or 1-888-342-7605
How Does Accrued Interest Work?
You may have heard the term accrued interest when considering a bond. But what does this mean for your portfolio? Bonds earn interest income every day. However, they pay interest only on their regular interest payment dates (monthly, quarterly or semiannually). On any given day between interest payment dates, bonds have earned a certain amount of interest that hasn’t yet been paid – this is the accrued interest. Let’s do some math You can calculate accrued interest by multiplying a bond’s coupon
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interest rate by the number of days that have passed since the last interest payment date. Typically, the days are calculated based on a 360-day year and 30-day months. For example, if you own $10,000 worth of bonds paying 4% interest semiannually on June 1 and Dec. 1, you would receive $200 on each interest payment date. But what would be your accrued interest for these bonds on Sept. 1? This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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Help Your Teen Be a Better Driver
Teach your teen to be safe behind the wheel with these tools and tips from State Farm®. Car crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teenagers, claiming the lives of more than 2200 each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In fact, driving or riding in a car is the number one threat to your teen’s safety. But you can play an important role in keeping your kids safer behind the wheel. State Farm® offers a variety of free tools and helpful resources, such as Road Trips® and Road Aware®, at the Teen Driver Safety website. In addition, use these ideas to start the conversation with your teen about risky driving behaviors: Sign an agreement A teen who has completed a driver’s education course knows the basics but lacks experience and doesn’t necessarily understand the complexities of everyday driving. Set written guidelines that both you and your teen can refer to, and sign the agreement. Include goals for your teen, as well as penalties for violations. When each goal is achieved — such as remaining incident-free for six months after getting the
license —offer positive feedback and increased driving privileges. You can download a parent/teen agreement through the Steer Clear® Driver Discount program, or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers this driving agreement as an example. Be a good example A teen will be quick to dismiss the driving rules you put in place if you don’t follow the rules yourself. Never talk on the phone, text, use social media, or interact with your phone in any way while driving. Obey the speed limit and keep your emotions in check when you’re behind the wheel. With the encouragement and support of State Farm, Congress has declared the third week of October National Teen Driver Safety Week. Take time to focus on safe driving by getting your family, your teen’s school, and your community involved with educating young drivers about safe driving practices. Since the declaration, thousands of communities across the United States have reinforced positive habits like driving 2N2®: 2 eyes on the road and 2 hands on the wheel.
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Down on the BAYOU Annette Johnson
Bayou La Batre City Council Pursues Further Development of Rolston Park The Bayou La Batre City Council recently voted to pursue the development of a recreational vehicle park located adjacent to the current park facilities at Rolston Park. Councilmembers voted unanimously to investigate options for developing and renting short term parking spaces for recreational vehicles. The idea for a proposed RV park located on the city property has been encouraged by several councilmembers throughout the years. The idea came to light again, after an announcement from the Mobile County Commission that Henry Johnson Rd., located behind the city park, would be paved within the next year. Further discussion on options for the city-owned property across from the Coden Post Office, were also brought to the council members attention. Several citizens present at the meeting, discussed an idea to develop that parcel of land as a primitive camping facility for the numerous cycling visitors who travel though the area on the Coastal Scenic Byway. More information to follow as the council investigates the options, they have available. The 6th Annual Kayak Classic Plans Underway for Saturday, August 3, 2019 The 6th Annual Bayou La Batre Kayak Classic will take place on August 3rd, 2019 at the State Docks in Bayou La Batre. The fishing portion of the tournament will begin around 6:00 am, with weigh in starting at 10:00 am and closing at 3:00 pm. The awards ceremony will occur immediately afterwards. There will be both adult angler and junior angler divisions competing
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for over $10,000 in prizes as well as the title of Master Angler and Junior Master Angler. Live entertainment with “Portersville, and Hunter Landry”, bayou boat tours, vendors, t-shirts and delicious food will help keep the entire family entertained throughout the day. For more information call 251-8244088 or 251-402-5081 or visit https://bayoulabatrekayakclassic. org/ Closing Thoughts… Our community has recently experienced the loss of several outstanding citizens, neighbors, and friends in the surrounding area. Beautiful tributes of love, honor and gratitude were extended by family and friends at services held in the recent weeks for Marie Louise Hawkins; Lee Allen Nicholas; Imogene Day Racine; Helen Zirlott Thompson; Randy Seay Nelson; Travis E. Stringfellow; Mary Ann Gartman; Mildred Irene Zirlott Brown; Khamphou Phetsinorath; Barbara Carolyn La Force; Nadine Moseley; Charles Freeman Green; Robin Michelle Polk; Ethan Scott DeGeer; OneKeo Sayasan; Martha Miriam George; William Eugene McGallagher; Millard Wells McRoy; Francis “Toby” Oliver Thompson; Chou Kim; David Johnson; Junius Paul “Skipper” Wright, Jr.; Hilton Lee Peyregne; Aratha Elizabeth Sessions Hamilton; Gloria Ann Demouey; Dorothy Rebecca Nickels; Aratha Elizabeth Sessions Hamilton; Joyce Marie England; Emmett Clarence Bosarge Jr.; Frank Burton Deakle Jr.; Allen Jackson Sheffield Sr.; and Catherine Virginia Contreras. While they may not be present in the flesh, their love will continue to embrace those they loved and cherished.
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TEACHING UNDENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIANITY
WHERE WILL YOU LIVE IN ETERNITY? Jesus asked,"For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?" (Matthew 16:26). Nothing in this world is worth losing our soul over. This life is very short. "It is even as a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away" (James 4:14). In eternity there are only one of two possible places: Heaven or Hell. Heaven is so wonderful, "there are few who find it" (Matthew 7:14). Hell is so terrible that we cannot comprehend how horrible it is going to be. Jesus says speaking of the road to hell, “many there be which go in thereat” (Matthew 7:13). Both Heaven and Hell will last forever (Matthew 25:46). But where we each go is a decision we make here on earth. “...When the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, in flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power” (II Thessalonians 2:8-9). “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.” (Romans 1:16). To go to heaven all MUST obey the gospel of Christ, if not eternal punishment will be their eternity. Why not prepare today? ---Charles E Burch (Send questions or comments to:)
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Q: I saw an advertisement for Accordia Health’s upcoming open house and community health fair. What types of health screenings are you offering? would love to see you A: We at our Open House &
Community Health Fair set to take place on Monday, Aug. 5, from 2 – 6 p.m. at our office in Bayou La Batre. The event is our way of introducing ourselves to the community and sharing more information about all of our available services to care for people of all ages. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive free glucose screenings, and free blood pressure checks. You could also win one of several doors prizes we are giving away. Feeding the Gulf Coast, Goodwill Easter Seals, and Ozanam Pharmacy are a few of the vendors participating in our health fair. We hope you will join us, Monday, Aug. 5. From 2 – 6 p.m. Bring the whole family and plan on taking a tour of our facility and see what we have done with the place. Accordia Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center look-alike located at 13833 Tapia Avenue in Bayou La Batre. Our mission is to provide quality‑driven, patient‑centered care in a convenient, cost-effective, and accessible manner while maintaining the highest safety standards. Ashlen Aggen, M.D., is a family medicine physician and a graduate of the University of South Alabama
College of Medicine. During her residency, Aggen showed leadership initiative in spearheading the introduction of the Patient Advisory Board on Clinic Policy program and Reach Out and Read, both of which are aimed at providing the best care and opportunities for patients. She was also chosen as the Chief Resident and received the Program Director’s Award, which is given to
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Potentially Poison Ivy Ross Hatcher, Pharm.D.
Q: I
was working in my yard and now I have an itchy rash. I think I touched poison ivy. What can I do to stop the itching?
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Poison Ivy follows the rule “leaves of three, let them be�. It has three leaves that produce an oily residue that can cause a reaction if touched. Upon contact, you may have a reaction such as itching, blisters, swelling, and a rash that looks like red patches. If you think you have been exposed, immediately wash the area with soap and water. There are several OTC products that can help relieve the itching. These include topical creams such as Cortizone-10 and Benadryl. Calamine lotion can also be used if you have any oozing blisters. Some products contain a combination of these such as Ivarest. If the itching is keeping you up at night, you can also try oral Benadryl. You should see improvement within 5-7 days, but it may take up to 3 weeks to be completely resolved. If the rash spreads to your face or other sensitive areas, you should call your doctor. This question was answered by pharmacy student Haley Rivers. Disclaimer: Answers to inquiries concerning information about health conditions and/or medications are not for diagnostic or treatment purposes and can not be considered conclusive
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OPEN HOUSE & COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR MONDAY, AUGUST 5
2:00 – 6:00 P.M. 13833 Tapia Ave. • Bayou La Batre, AL 2:30 Opening Ceremony
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Dauphin Island Monthly August 2019 2019 Sunday Sunset Concert Series Back by popular demand, the town-sponsored 2019 Sunday Sunset Concerts have begun, and the schedule of upcoming events is as follows; August 11 Ja’ Rhythm (6–8 pm), September 1 Eric Erdman, Ryan Balthrop & Friends (530-730pm) and October 13 Roman Street (430-630pm). Note: The last concert will be held inside historic Fort Gaines while all other concerts take place at West End Beach. Admission is $5 per person (children 12 & under receive free admission), and all proceeds go to support operations at the recently renovated Little Red Schoolhouse. Attendees are encouraged to bring beach/lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray (just in case) but pleas NO pets, glass or grills. 2019 FREE Family Movie Nights Sponsored by Greer’s Markets, the town is pleased to announce the 2019 FREE Family Movie Night schedule as follows; 8/1 Home, 8/2 Angry Birds, 8/8 Up, 8/9 Dolphin Tale 2, 8/16 Coco, 8/23 The Good Dinosaur, 8/30 Storks. Attendees are encouraged to bring beach/lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray (just in case) but please… NO pets, glass or grills. Our sincere THANKS to Greer’s Markets for sponsoring Movie Nights again this year! Ya Mon...Reggae Weekend Coming to the Island! Reggae weekend (August 9-11) on Dauphin Island means great tasting cuisine and a plethora of music for you to enjoy. New this year...an Island Chef Challenge featuring five chefs that will compete in onehour time blocks to prepare their best version of an Island-inspired dish. The competition takes place Saturday, August 10 from 11 am to 6 pm at Pirates Grill at the Isle Dauphine Club. Five WFC E.A.T. certified judges will be on hand, and the winning chef earns a Golden Ticket to compete in the Chef Category at the 2019 World Food Championships in Dallas, Texas. In addition to the specialty dishes, chefs will interact with the crowd during their cook time and present island-inspired bites for foodies enjoying the laidback vibes of the Reggae Weekend. For more info, contact David Calametti at 251-623-1751 or david@ alabamacoasting.com. Music, food & drink specials will be available at select venues throughout the 3-day event. Music line-up is as follows; Friday– Pirates Bar & Grill (poolside) Portersville w/ Bradley & Tiffany 5–9 pm Saturday– Pirates Bar & Grill (poolside) Trilogy Band featuring Yo Jonesy
noon-4pm, Ja’ Rhythm 5–9 pm, Waves DI Franklin Pratt & Tony Bowers 5pm-midnight, Islanders Restaurant Trilogy Band featuring Yo Jonesy 7–10 pm Sunday– Pirates Bar & Grill (poolside) The Hannon Brothers noon-4pm, West End Beach Sunset Concert featuring Ja Rhythm 6 pm. For more info, please follow us on FaceBook at Dauphin Island Reggae Weekend 2019!. We’ll see YOU on the Island, Mon! News From Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council The popular live storytelling series “Stirring the Sand” returns Tuesday, July 23 at 6:30 pm at the Dauphin Island Gallery (the Lighthouse Building, 918 Bienville Boulevard). Hear stories of life on Dauphin Island in days gone by and learn about Island legends and folklore. Come prepared to tell your stories about life on the Island! Mayor Jeff Collier will lead and moderate the program. Free and open to the public. DIHAC will host a pottery class at the Dauphin Island Gallery on Wednesday, July 24, starting at 6 pm. Steve Myers will lead the class in an introduction to hand-building pottery and glazing. Follow up sessions will be scheduled to finish creating the pottery pieces. The cost is $35 per person, including materials, and advance paid reservations are required. Bring your own beverage. To reserve a space in the class, visit or call Dauphin Island Gallery at 251/861-3300 during business hours, Thursday - Saturday 10 am - 4 pm, and Sunday 12:30 - 4:30 pm or send an email to info@dauphinislandarts. org. Island artist Janie Delchamps Zetsch will lead a hammered metal jewelry class at Dauphin Island Gallery on Friday, August 16, starting at 6 pm. Make and take home your own earrings or cuff bracelet in your choice of silver or copper. The cost is $65 per person, including materials, and advance paid reservations are required. Bring your own beverage and hammer (any type). A limited number of hammers will be available. To reserve a space in the class, visit or call Dauphin Island Gallery at 251/861-3300 during business hours, Thursday - Saturday 10 am - 4 pm, and Sunday 12:30 - 4:30 pm or send an email to info@dauphinislandarts. org. The fourth annual Youth Art Camp will be held at Dauphin Island Gallery July 29, 30 and 31, and is completely booked with a waiting list. The Art Camp is provided free of charge to children in kindergarten through Grade 5 (as of upcoming school year). Class times for Grades 2 - 5 are
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Class times for kindergarten and Grade 1 are 1:00 - 2:30 pm. Last Friday Art Night, an Island tradition, will be held on July 26, 6–8 pm at Dauphin Island Gallery. Join friends and neighbors at LFAN and enjoy local art and heritage, music, food, and socializing. LFAN for July will include a special reception for Guest Artist Patrick Tucker, an art demonstration, and music by singer/songwriter Bruce Jones. Donations are requested and appreciated! Mark your calendar for the third annual Gulf Seafood Gala to be held Saturday, October 26, featuring Dauphin Island chefs and restaurants! More details regarding this classic event will be announced soon. What’s Happening at the Sea Lab? The Dauphin Island Sea Lab Foundation just announced Dr. Edie Widder will be the keynote speaker for the Marine Environmental Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, November 6. Dr. Widder is a bioluminescent expert and deep ocean explorer who was an original discoverer of the giant squid in the deep ocean and most recently in the Gulf of Mexico. Discovery Hall Programs has a few more spots left in the summer day camps. Check those out at disl.org/dhp. Also, mark your calendars for Friday, September 27 for the second annual Forks and Corks Seafood and Science Gala highlighting the culinary skills of area high school students. Keep posted on all events at disl.org. ArtDoesIt News & Info Please join us in celebrating our artist-run gallery on monthly “Second Sundays with the Arts” featuring August’s Artist Peggy Carroll, Sunday, August 11, 3–5 pm. Starting August 21, join ADI ceramic artist Jenn DeBose in her “Handbuilding with Clay First and Third Wednesday Evenings” classes 6–9 pm at the Art Does It Gallery. Cost is $25.00/class but does not include clay ~$1.00/lb or firing. Space is limited; please contact Jenn at jenndebose@ gmail.com to register and ask questions. Are you interested in “brushing-up” your skills in painting? Join ADI painter Margie Delcambre for weekly Monday painting classes 10 am–1 pm. Please bring your own supplies. $10.00/session. Calling all military veterans interested in exhibiting their artwork in the Special month-long exhibit in November. The Coastal Alabama Veterans Art show opening reception will be Sunday, November 10, 2019, 3–5 pm and will feature the unveiling of the Jeremiah Denton Memorial
Statue by Regina Doi-Kollegger. All mediums encouraged. There is no cost to exhibit. Please email or call ADI for more information. The ADI gallery, located at 1101 Bienville Blvd. next to the DI Town Hall, is open Thursday and Friday 12–6 pm, Saturday, 10 am–4 pm and is home to many local and seasonal artists. For more information regarding exhibition opportunities and arts instruction, please contact Regina Kollegger 251-214-6485, regina@artdoesit. com or visit our Facebook page @ artdoesit. Battle of Mobile Bay Commemorative Day The well-preserved ramparts of Fort Gaines have guarded the entrance to Mobile Bay for more than 160 years. Now a fascinating historic site, the Fort stands at the eastern tip of Dauphin Island where it commands panoramic views of the bay and Gulf of Mexico. The 155th Anniversary of the Battle of Mobile Bay Commemorative Day on Saturday, August 3 (9 am–5 pm) will highlight Fort Gaines’ integral role in this now-famous encounter along with cannon firings (every 45 minutes) in honor of the soldiers that fought in this pivotal battle. Come and experience a living history day for the entire family, including blacksmith demonstrations throughout the day in the Blacksmith Shop. For more info, check out the website at www.dauphinisland.org. “Plant Swap” Set If you’ve always wanted to do a little horse-trading with plants, Green Park is the place to be on Saturday, August 17. In fact, NO money will trade hands -- just neighbors trading plants at a central location in the shade of the majestic oaks. The event will get underway at 9 am and continue until the last daffodil is dealt. For more info, contact Libby Henry at 490-8063 or libbyhen3@msn. com. Shuttle Service Up & Running! The Crabby Cabbie and Island Hopper will be making tracks throughout the Island this summer as shuttle service is back! Current schedule offers Friday, Saturday & Sunday service from 9 am–3 pm and folks can hop on just about anywhere along the route which primarily follows Bienville Boulevard, Lemoyne Drive, the Isle Dauphine complex and more. Fares range from 50 cents (seniors and hdcp) to $1 (age 13 & up). Children 12 & under ride free but must be accompanied by an adult. So, next time you’re out and about or don’t feel like driving…catch a ride on the shuttle!
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AREA EVENTS CHRISTMAS-IN-AUGUST WITH WORLD CRAFTS FELLOWSHIP AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF GRAND BAY, Sunday, August 18, 2019, Noon. This is an opportunity to accomplish your Christmas shopping early and simultaneously give disadvantaged people world-wide the opportunity to earn an income with dignity. Each World Craft product represents a life changed. Order catalogs and a selection of beautiful gifts for purchase will be available. Bring an international dish and enjoy lunch while you visit with friends, Christmas shop, and provide life-changing help for many people. ACRYLIC ART CLASSES will begin on August 20th! The cost is only $5.00 per class (plus your own art supplies)! We meet on Tuesdays from 9AM-11AM in the Fellowship Hall of Friendship Baptist Church, Grand Bay, AL. This class is open to anyone in the community area that would like to be apart of a growing number of excellent local artists. If you are interested, please contact Jerry Hovel by leaving a message at 251-5996968 or 251-445-5412 to register for the new semester of Art! Whether you are a homeschooler, or a retiree, this is the class for you!
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THE GRAND BAY FIRE DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING will be on August 1st at 6:30 p.m. The General Board Meeting, will be August 15th. To speak at the end of the meeting you must be signed in by 6:15 p.m. The meetings are held at the North Fire Station, across from Breitling Elementary School, are open, and the public is invited and encouraged to attend. THE INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS, GRAND BAY LODGE #73, meets each Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Lodge on top of the hill at Odd Fellows Festival Park, Grand Bay, AL. THE REBEKAH LODGE #29 meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. If you are interested in membership please come by the Lodge at 6 p.m. for an application and information about joining this International Fraternal organization, or call 251-865-3456. OPEN CAR SHOW The Grand Bay Fire Dept. will be hosting their first annual open car show on August 10th at Sunny South Raceway on Hwy. Ms Martha’s
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