The American Legion Post 99 in Foley invites you to The Kirk Anderson Benefit on Sunday, September 12th starting at noon with $5 spaghetti dinners and bake sale, raffles and auction. This benefit will help offset expenses for Kirk Anderson and his family after one brain surgery, a second upcoming surgery following a hit and run motorcycle accident. For more information and how to donate, please call Theresa at 988-1007.
Join the American Red Cross for the 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive on Saturday, September 11th at the American Red Cross' Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter located on Sage Avenue (near intersection with Dauphin Street) in Mobile from noon to 6 pm. You may also donate blood at the Spanish Fort Fire-Rescue Department on Hwy. 31 in Spanish Fort from 9 am to 3 pm. For full details or to make an appointment, log on to www.redcrossalcoast.org.
The Perdido Bay UMC Great Day of Service is coming up on Sunday, September 26th. This day is meant to provide people in need services free of charge a helping hand no matter how small the job. Anyone can participate in the Great Day of Service and if you have project ideas for someone in your community, call Perdido Bay UMC at 850-497-0000
The Orange Beach Lion's Club meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 12:00 noon at Cobalt's restaurant in Orange Beach. Meetings are open to the public and lunch is served for $10. Enjoy various speakers on the subjects of community service and help raise funds for sight related needs within the community. For more information, contact Robin at 981-9222.
"The Fantasticks", the longest running production in American history will be at the South Baldwin Community Theater Sept. 10, 11, 17 & 18 at 7:30 pm and Sunday Matinees on Sept. 12 & 19 (Sundays) at 2:00 pm. Tickets are on sale starting August 26th and you can log on to SBCT.biz or call 968-6721 to reserve seating.
Join the Perdido Key Chamber & Visitor Center as they host the first Annual Oktoberfest on October 2nd at The Villagio in Perdido Key from 2:00-6:00 pm. There will be over 100 different beers for unlimited sampling for only $15. The festival will also feature live German inspired entertainment, food and games. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Perdido Key Chamber of Commerce and for more information, call 850-492-4660 or log on to PerdidoChamber.com.
The Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament is coming up on Friday, September 24th at Marcus Pointe Golf Club. Fees are $75 per player or $300 per foursome which includes your lunch and all proceeds benefit the Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging. Sponsorships are also available. For more information, please call 850-494-7101.
The 17th Annual National Shrimp Festival Golf Tournament is coming up Friday, September 10th at Kiva Dunes with a 10 am registration, 11 am lunch and 12:30 pm Shotgun Start. This Four Person Scramble with Handicaps is to benefit the Alabama Gulf Coast Educational Foundation’s Scholarship Fund. Your $125 per person entry fee includes your green fee and cart, lunch, 2 mulligans, 1 red tee buster, gift bag and raffle. For more information, call Ann Motes at 968-7220.
Heritage Harbor Days is a national award-winning festival that is one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 10 Events for the second year in a row. The 3-day festival is currently accepting applications for all types of arts and crafts for their 10th Year Anniversary celebration. With over 60,000 visitors from 6 states expected at the festival, modest booth fees and cash awards, apply today by calling the The Foley CVB at 943-1200 or visit HeritageHarborDays.com.
Drop by your used cell phones at Southern Chevrolet in Foley through the Cell Phones For Soldiers program. By donating a used cell phone through Cell Phones for Soldiers, you can help U.S. service members get a free 60‐minute calling card along with their refurbished phone. A donation box can be found at Southern Chevrolet's Service Center Department and if you need more information, please call Ricky Stokes at 943-7746.
The Gulf Coast Business Support Center is a non-Profit organization and works with businesses and displaced workers who are affected by the oil spill. Several business counselors help restructure your business, counselors from the SBA offer disaster loans, and also Mental Health counselors are available to help people. The Gulf Coast Business Support Center is located in the culinary arts building at Faulkner State Community College in Gulf Shores. For more details, log on to GulfCoastBSC.com.
The Ronald McDonald House will host the annual Fire Truck Pull competition on Saturday, October 9th beginning at 9 am at Seville Quarter in downtown Pensacola. Teams of 20 people will compete to pull a fire truck 50 feet in the least amount of time. 100% of the proceeds from this event go to Ronald McDonald House to provide a Home-Away-From-Home and source of respite and resources for critically-ill children and their families. For more information or to register to compete, call 850-477-2273 or email
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Oil Spill Caregivers is a service of Orange Beach United Methodist Church for the communities of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores. With a safe, confidential environment for people to vent and express their feelings and needs, this service is provided at no cost by trained care givers and pastoral staff. For more details call Karen at 981-6751 or visit OrangeBeachUMC.org.
The oil spill has created stress for many in our community. You can get help by calling any of these numbers. 1-800-728-2871 for Baldwin County Mental Health - press 8 for oil spill counseling. The Business Support Center at Faulkner State at 968-3118. Orange Beach United Methodist Church at 981-6751 or Gulf Shores United Methodist Church at 968-2411.
The Lower Alabama Chapter of the Pink Heals Tour is coming to The Wharf on Saturday, October 2nd from 10am to 5pm. Local firefighters, police officers and local officials are encouraged to wear pink to celebrate the pink firetruck coming to our area in support of women who are battling cancer. This event is meant to rally around the women we love who have fought so hard against this terrible disease. For more details and how you can get involved, log on to PinkRibbonTour.com
Because of the current economic crisis, an ongoing pet food pantry has been established for income eligible families who are having trouble feeding their pets. You can donate pet food and supplies to various collection points throughout the county. Food and supplies will be distributed through Baldwin Animal Rescue and the Ecumenical Ministries of Fairhope and Foley and Prodisee Pantry in Spanish Fort. For more details on where to donate or if you need assistance, please call BARC! at 928-4585.
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