Beachin' (October, 2013)

Eating • Exploring • Fun • Services • Shopping October 2013

Beachin’

Volume 16, Number 10

Your guide to life on the Alabama Gulf Coast

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Gulf Shores’ Shrimp Festival Oct. 10-13 Foley’s Festival of Flavor Oct. 19 Elberta’s German Sausage Festival Oct. 26

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About the Cover Mark Robinson snapped this shot of a couple enjoying some food from the booth voted “Best of the Fest” at last year’s Shrimp Festival.

ust as Beachin’ rolls in waves and basks in rays of Alabama’s Gulf Coast, the areas of Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan inspire each issue with unique events, mouth-watering seafood and Southern dishes, Jessica Jones apparel to suit beach bums and country clubbers.

This guide to the Gulf Coast offers insight into local restaurants, nightlife, attractions and events that will ensure time well spent on Pleasure Island.

First and foremost, the humid subtropical climate and white-sand beaches provide an oasis for guests. Don flip-flops and Hawaiian shirts or just a bathing suit. Spend hours of tranquility against a crashing-ocean wave backdrop with a good book, umbrella drink, or a completely blank slate. Dig toes into grains of sand, collect sea mementos or build sandcastles with the kids. Take a refreshing dip or dive into water adventures like parasailing, jet skiing or surfing.

The area also offers family fun outings like the zoo, miniature golf, arcades, go carts, outlet, surf shop and boutique shopping. Whether you’re looking for a new cover-up or an evening gown, Pleasure Island’s got you covered. Souvenirs range from shot glasses to seashells — go ahead, make your friends jealous. Or let your inner child out to play with a day filled of bumper boats, foam machines, Tiki huts and waterfalls.

Or perhaps Pleasure Island provides playtime for you and your sweetheart. Golf the gorgeous shores of the Gulf of Mexico with lush greens, a golf cart and two cold glasses of sweet tea or head for some relaxation built for two with a trip to the spa for couples massages. Maybe a tandem bicycle ride by the beach or late night stroll on the boardwalk is more your style. Perhaps fine dining and dancing...nothing says “I love you” like cracking crab legs and whisking away for a salty-sea waltz.

Or, why not have it all? Rock out to beach-side concerts, get inspired at the Orange Beach Festival of Art, dig in at the Island’s annual Shrimp Festival and jump for moon pies with Mardi Gras goers.

Whatever your taste, leave the itinerary at home and let Beachin’ be your guide to Southern hospitality, sandy feet and memories that leave you craving your next opportunity to Beach-it.

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Coral-colored crustaceans to tickle taste buds at annual Shrimp Festival Outdoor Enjoy food, arts and crafts, live music, Idol World, kids’ activities, Shrimp Festival

By Jessica Jones “It’s one of the best festivals in the US.” Ed Rodriguez, president of the Alabama Gulf Coast Area Chamber of Commerce might be a bit partial when it comes to the 42nd Annual National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores, but some would argue, he’s got good reason.

“There’s something for everybody,” he began. “If you want to go to a food festival, it’s a food festival; if you want go to an art festival, it’s an art festival; if you want to go to a music festival, you’ve got it. It’s all those things.”

The festival is held the second full weekend in October, Oct. 10-13 this year, Thursday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. 5 p.m.

It is free to the public and is held in Gulf Shores at the intersection of highways 59 and 182. Parking is first-come, first-served and the shuttle service is recommended. An interdenominational church service will be held on the West Stage on Sunday from 9-10 a.m.

The festival typically attracts 250,000 visitors and features 250 vendors. A seafood sampling tent offers free tastes, plus cooking demonstrations, in addition to the festival’s many food vendors. Arts and crafts vendors offer original pieces for one-of-a-kind souvenirs and keepsakes, while the Retail Marketplace holds a plethora of goodies for guests to enjoy.

Official merchandise, including the official 42nd Annual National Shrimp Festival poster by Loran Chavez, can be found at any of the “shrimp-colored” tents throughout the festival.

Another aspect of the event is the manpower that goes on behind the scenes, Rodriguez offered.

“One amazing thing about this festival is there’s probably 400 to 500 volunteers that go into this festival and 80 to 100 on the committee,” he explained. “Without them, we couldn’t do it with only six of us (staffers) full time.”

Guests have many opportunities to enjoy entertainment and activities. Here’s a glance at some of the festivities the Shrimp Festival has to offer:

Children’s Activity Village

The young and young at heart can enjoy a variety of entertainment options at the Children’s Activity Village. The area features arts and crafts, games, music and play areas, all under adult supervision, and is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The area has moved slightly north and into the street from last year; it is located at the west edge of the festival.

Live Music

Entertainment is offered on two different stages and runs 12 hours a day on each stage Thursday, Friday and

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“There will be classic rock, 90s rock, we have country, R&B, a little of everything,” Rodriguez divulged.

The East Stage is sponsored by Wind Creek Casino and the West Stage is sponsored by Organized Seafood Association; entertainers include: Everclear, the Adam Holt Band, Lisa Christian, the Tip Tops, Willie Sugarcapps, Ryan Conner, Yankie & the Hellz Yeah, Sugarcane Jane, Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster, the Beach Billy’s, Greg Fells, Buring Cypress and Kyle and Karl.

Cooking Demonstrations

Renowned chefs will offer insight into their culinary creativity with cooking demonstrations and sampling at the Zatarain’s Seafood Sampling Tent at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. daily near the West entertainment stage. The Restaurant Challenge winner will be recognized at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday.

10k/5k Run

This officially-sanctioned run has been a part of the Shrimp Festival since 1977. Taking place at Orange Beach Sportsplex, 4385 William Silvers Parkway, the 10k will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday and the 5k will begin at 8:30.

Registration information and applications are available at myshrimpfest.com.

Shrimp Festival Idol

According to Rodriguez, this is the first year for Shrimp Festival Idol. High school students throughout all of Baldwin County will compete. Vocal talents will be displayed on the west entertainment stage on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Shawna P. of “The Voice” will emcee the contest. Students and schools will win as selected singers earn cash prizes and scholarships.

“There’s a huge focus on having something for all ages,” Rodriguez revealed.

Sand Sculpture Contest

The Sand Sculpture Contest at the Annual National Shrimp Festival will be held on Saturday on the beach at the southwest corner of the Festival grounds at the public beach access. Registration begins on the beach at 11 a.m. and building occurs from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. when the Sand Sculptures are judged by a carefully selected panel of judges.

A building team is allowed a maximum of four members. All participants will receive a plastic sand bucket and shovel. The four team categories are: 5-10 years age group; 11-15 years age group; 16 years and up; and Family (All ages). If adults wish to help their child/children, enter the Family category. Prizes will be given for first, second and third places and honorable mention in each category.

Outdoor World

“We added some activities for people who are outdoor enthusiasts — exhibits on hunting and fishing and things you can do outdoors on the Gulf Coast,” Rodriguez said.

“It’s brand new this year.” Peruse vendors specializing in outdoor activities and sample the best of what the Gulf has to offer.

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The Pink Event marches to a different beat: Zumbathon, activities raise funds for breast cancer

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Mel Thomas, local fitness instructor, held a “Party in Pink” zumbathon last year alongside her fellow coordinator Sherie Coyne. This year, they wanted to make that event even bigger, so they joined with the Guardians of the Ribbon Lower Alabama Chapter on their annual Pink Heals event, which is in its fourth year, and brought the two together.

Zumbathon participants will receive a bag of goodies and do zumba for an hour. But, there is plenty to do for those who are not prepared for zumba. There will be a silent auction, photo booth, entertainment, massag-

es, vendors, refreshments including barbecue plates from the Smokin Hot Tatas barbecue team and more. Local hospitals will provide speakers and health screenings. There will also be a balloon release for survivors.

There’s a little something for everyone to enjoy.

Another key event for the day will be the fire truck parade. This kicks off at the Wharf and will showcase fire trucks from all around the area, including Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Mobile, Escambia County and other floats. The parade will end at the recreation center and then the firemen will be available to interact with the children and run the Kid’s Zone at the event.

Leading the parade will be the pink fire truck, Cindy, named for a local lieutenant’s wife who passed away from breast cancer, according to Thomas. The fire truck is signed by survivors and is a sight to see.

Thomas said that she wanted to do a breast cancer event because some of

her fitness students are breast cancer survivors and she sees them as “heroes.”

“We have all been touched by breast cancer,” she said.

Some of Thomas’ students continued to exercise through their treatment, and they believe this helped them get through. She’s trying to help spread this message. And, if they raise a little money in the process, they’ll be happy too.

According to Thomas, the money the fire department raises will go back into its Pink Heals tour that honors local breast cancer survivors. The money raised by the Zumbathon will go to the Joy to Life Foundation, which she said provides mammograms for those who cannot afford it and builds awareness. All the money stays in Alabama.

The Pink event will be held Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Orange Beach Recreation Center Complex. Tickets for the zumbathon are $10.

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During the July Alabama Gulf Coast Chamber’s Island had three pans going non stop, and a line Spirit Award presentation Island Spirit Chair Nora Mandoki backed up across the room waiting for her said Glinda Pope has a “sweet outpouring spirit, huge smile famous eggs. Carolyn said there was no way MARK and the ability to speak to restaurant customers in a manto keep track of the ingredients, and whose ROBINSON ner that makes you feel like you’re talking to your grandma. omelet was who’s, and count, so at the end Glinda has a personality that bubbles over with the love she of the day, when the food manager came by to get the count, feels toward everyone, and everyone she meets knows it. the best she could say, with her all-teeth grin, was, “a lot.”

She is a great local ambassador to Island visitors.”

Thursday through Sunday, Glinda still delights guests with Glinda said kindness is just in her genes. Growing up, her her bigger than life smile, a beautiful attitude, and, in my family was close. Her parents instilled a strong work ethic in opinion, the best omelet on the Island. all the members of the family, as well as an awareness of the Unfortunately, no one gets through life without tragedy importance of an education. Staying in school was never an and heartaches. Few roads in life are without bumps and option — it was just the way it was, she said. potholes. About two years ago, her daughter was driving Glinda’s daughters are Debra Elaine, down the road when a car changed born 1970, and Patricia, born in 1974. lanes into hers, causing her to swerve to Debra Elaine is a registered nurse, avoid serious damage. She hit the guard married with two children. Patricia is rail, causing the car to flip over. Glenda’s married and has three children. granddaughter was thrown from the car Glinda was born Aug. 16, 1953 in and she received severe head injuries.

Pensacola and graduated high school The doctor’s gave her granddaughter 1971. In school, she was the kind of four days to live. She was showered classmate that everyone liked, and her with prayers from friends, family and fellow students gravitated toward her. members of her church. Slowly, her Glinda went to work right after granddaughter began to heal, and today graduation at Rosemont Nursing home is back to a normal life without any sign and eventually became Rosemont’s of the four brain operations. Glinda said chief cook, where she stayed for 10 her faith and belief in God is what gives years. Feeling she wanted a change, her strength. she began working with the physically Working like she does, she rarely has challenged at the Pensacola Developtime to do more than sleep, eat and get ment Center and a second job at Bluff back to work. However, she has manNursing home. She worked both jobs for aged to take four Carnival cruises with about eight years. She enjoyed the work, her family, and hopes next year to make Glinda Pope but cooking was her forte, so she went another. to work at Bayou Villa retirement Center As to the future, she hopes one day for five years before getting a job at Corry Station on the Navy to have her own business. She makes her own salsa from base cooking for Navy civilians. her mom’s “secret” recipe, and hopes one day to have it Wanting to venture out, and after talking to several friends endorsed and marketed. According to Glinda, it’s the best who lived there, she packed up, chased a rainbow and around! moved to California. She said it was “too fast, too expensive Glinda loves her job, and has even met such notables as and too many people.”

Steven Segal (she has his autograph), Stevie Wonder, Willie It wasn’t long before she realized that paradise was to Nelson, Kid Rock, Flown Flaw, Gene Stallings, Mayor Tony be found back in Alabama, and not at the end of a street of Kennon of Orange Beach and Jimmy Buffet. unfulfilled dreams. She did stick it out for five years before Executive Chef John Hamme, whom she admires, said hanging up her chef hat and returning home. A permanent “It’s a wonderful treat when you meet someone like Glinda job became available at the Perdido Beach Resort. Eighteen who can make an emotional connection with customers in years later, Glinda is still working there, and delighting a way like Glinda does. She remembers them, and they love guests by treating them kindly — “Good morning, darling, it. She remembers what they eat, and she remembers where what can I fix for you?” as she flips the omelets at the omelet they are from and when they were here last. She’s a delight bar in the Palm Breeze Café. to work with, and a credit to the Perdido Beach Resort that She’s been a cook at Red Lobster in Pensacola for the past she’s recognized for her hard work, and contribution to the 16 years and she is still working the two jobs. She is dearly work environment.” loved at both by not only those that work with her, but the We ON THE ISLAND are privileged to have her among guests that she delights with her warm, charming mannerus. Thank you, Glinda, for what you do to make this a better isms. place. It is an honor to call her my friend.

Her sister, Carolyn, told me she and Glinda have a motto.

“Work’s scared of us, we’re not scared of work,” she said.

Carolyn said one day Glinda was told to count how many omelets she made on a particularly busy weekend. She

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I’m glad to see it cool down a little. So far we’ve had lots of rain, but no big storms. October is a really great month on Alabama’s coast for fishing, hunting and just enjoying nature.

There will be some kings and cobia as well as spanish around the Dixey Bar this month. There are fewer people on the water, so it should be easier to set up the perfect drift out over the Bar. To me, the best fish on the Bar is the red fish. Some are up to 50 pounds and most of them are around 20 pounds. It’s really basic fishing, too. Get there during an outgoing tide. I use 30-pound test line with a 40-pound leader with a 2-ounce sinker and a 5/0 or 7/0 kahle hook. My baits are pogies, crockers or pin fish. All work well, but the pogie is best. Just cut your motor off before you go past the last red marker, and put your bait on bottom; then just drift.

The red fish usually stack up on the sand bar waiting on the bait fish to drift over them. If you have a few friends and a couple of lines in the water, you will often have a double or triple hook up. As you fight these fish you’ll dance the ever famous Dixey Bar Shuffle trying to keep your lines from getting all tangled up. The large red fish can be eaten and are pretty good when grilled on the half shell.

If you can do without them, it’s always a good idea to release them, being sure to revive them first. The limit is one per person and remember, you cannot have red fish on board if you go into federal waters (three miles off shore except for the bulge south of the light house).

Be sure to know your position. If smaller fish are your target, Mobile Bay has a number of fish to pick from. One real good eating fish that will be on fire in October is flounder. They move off shore this month and most often follow the shore line from the Delta south to the Gulf. The best bait is bull minnows, but shrimp or gulp baits work well. Just bounce them on the bottom near any structure you can find, including piers, oyster bars, sand bars, sea walls and even boat ramps. I use 15-pound mono with a Carolina rig using 1/4-ounce and 40-pound test braided line for a leader with a 2/0 or 4/0 kahle hook. Set the hook pretty hard and keep all slack out of the line.

If you have a flounder, try to net it head first. If you touch the tail with the net, their strong attempt to swim away combined with their very sharp teeth may end the fight real quick. Remember that the size limit is 12

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inches and the bag limit is 10 fish.

October also will have some really large schools of white trout off shore under the close-in rigs. Squid, salted shrimp, or cut bait will work fine, as will gulp bait cut in two pieces. White trout schools can be really large, and it’s easy to pull 100 of these guys in. They do eat well, but it takes a choir to clean 100 fish after being on the water all day. Best to keep only what you can eat tomorrow. Leave the rest for the next trip.

Specks start to move as soon as the water cools just a little. The specks will tend to stack up near the mouths of all the creeks and rivers that flow into Mobile Bay. Live shrimp, plastics or hard lures work great. My go-to rig is a slip cork with a 1/4-ounce slip sinker so as to fish at any depth. Pop the corks as often as you can. The size limit is 14 inches and the creel limit is 10.

Always check the limits before you hit the water. A game and fish citation can cost a chunk of change and will ruin a good day of fishing.

Plus, you don’t get to keep the fish.

No win.

October is also a good time to ease up to the delta and try to locate some hogs on the bank. In the lower Delta (below Interstate 65) you can use any weapon legal at that time of the year to shoot hogs.

Hog season is when anything else is in season. All this means is that Oct. 1, squirrels are in season and you can use a shotgun with small shot or a rim fire rifle, but in the lower Delta, you can shoot hogs with your deer rifle as well.

I hunt from a boat. I also use a single shot 45-70. The reason is simple — the banks are way too muddy, so I float in my boat, which is legal if the boat is not under power. If your trolling motor or gas motor is in operation, you not only can’t fire your weapon; it’s not even legal to have it loaded. Thus, the reason to use a single shot — easy and quiet to load or unload.

Again, check with the local game and fish wardens to be certain you’re not breaking the law. I was once told that to get the absolute truth about game and fish laws, always ask the people with the blue lights and the game and fish ticket book. They are the enforcement folks and they do know their jobs. All and all, October is a great month around here for hunting or fishing.

Hope you enjoy this month as much as I will. Always know the law and stay safe. Feel free to call me at 251550-5418.

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Golf Gulf Shores' Fab Five:

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Go Fish: Winter is perfect for Bull Redfish and charters will continue daily in Gulf Shores. Jump on an early-morning charter and be on the links by afternoon.

Five activities to combine with your golf trip to Gulf Shores this winter

By Steve Donahue The arrival of winter doesn't mean golfers in northern climates must stow their equipment until spring. In fact, golfers are encouraged to escape Nor’easters and lakeeffect snow with a snowbird vacation to Gulf Shores — a 32-mile stretch of Gulf Coast beach that offers mild, offseason temperatures.

Rates starting as low as $70 per golfer, per night (based on a group of four) for room and golf on any of nine golf courses and stays in a wealth of condos and hotels with great views, are just a few reasons why Gulf Shores was named a Top 10 Best Winter Retreat by Yahoo Travel.

“The Gulf Coast's winter weather is very pleasant, especially for folks who otherwise would be shoveling snow in bitter wind chills,” said Duncan Millar, executive director of Golf Gulf Shores. “The attractive rates on our nine courses, great food and beverage options and a host of area activities make Gulf Shores the perfect winter golf destination.”

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Eat Local: Royal Reds — deep-water, locally caught Gulf shrimp that are sweet and tasty are the favorite in Gulf Shores.

If you're visiting for a few days, try one of the area restaurants to find a sample. Staying longer? Try a local seafood market and cook them in the condo.

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Shop for Deals: Golf couples can finish Christmas shopping at the Tanger outlets in Foley — a popular place to find deals and specials. Gulf Shores also prides itself on local boutiques and galleries.

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Scenic Drives: Driving along the water's edge is fun, but don't miss the 10-mile slow drive through the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. The slower time and smaller number of tourists returns this ecosystem back to life in the winter.

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Pub Crawl: There are plenty of bars and restaurants in Gulf Shores. Start your trek at one end of Beach Boulevard and make your way to the other end.

Other great winter activities to blend with Gulf Shores golf include the Blue Angels Homecoming on Nov. 1112; the New Year's Day Polar Bear Dip; visiting historic Fort Morgan, which celebrates its anniversary on Jan. 29; and the nightlife, including The Wharf's 10-hour happy hour.

Visit inks.mkt252.com and golfgulfshores.com for more information.

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Elberta German Sausage Festival set for Oct. 26

By Lindsay Mott Contributing writer The Elberta Volunteer Fire Department is at it again as it gears up for the second German Sausage Festival of the year on Oct. 26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The festival is held twice a year, always the last Saturday in March and October, and showcases Elberta’s famous German sausage and sauerkraut. Other foods at the festival include German-style filled cabbage, potato salad, goulash, red beans and rice, hamburgers, hot dogs, barbeque sandwiches, ice cream, popcorn and peanuts.

There will be baked goods for sale as well.

Besides the food, the festival has continuous entertainment for adults and children, including approximately 250 arts and crafts booths. Entertainment includes the Bellview Stumpfiddle Band, performing with the North End Stompers and cloggers. There will also be polka, country and German music and carnival rides.

The festival has been a fundraiser for the Elberta Volunteer Fire Department since 1978, and the proceeds are used to improve the fire department and the town as well. Local nonprofit organizations see success through their booth sales and parking lot fees. Now, the festival attracts approximately 30,000 people each time, and approximately 7,000 pounds of Elberta German sausage are prepared.

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According to the event’s website, the recipe has changed some over the years, but the original secret recipe for Elberta's famous sausage is credited to Alfred Stucki, who managed Elberta's Locker Plant from 1953 until his death in 1973.

The festival is free to the public to attend and is located at the Elberta Town Park at the intersetion of Main and State streets (County Road 83 and US Highway 98).

The park is located directly across from Town Hall. If you are using a GPS, use the address 13052 Main St., Elberta, AL, 36530.

For more information about the festival, visit sausagefest.elbertafire.com.

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National Night Out

6-9 p.m., Oct. 1 Free Pelican Place Mall, 3800 Gulf Shores Parkway National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for and encourage participation in local anti-crime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are fighting back. Free festivities include a cookout sponsored by Target and Publix and displays by the Gulf Shores Police Department, Gulf Shores Fire/Rescue, and Alabama State Trooper Aviation Unit. Join us to meet your Police Officers and have your children fingerprinted as a part of a family safety plan. The GSPD Mobile Command Post and new Police Tahoe’s will be on display. The South Baldwin Special Response Team and GSPD K-9 Unit will each be providing a demonstration. There will also be a car and bike show and numerous displays by area businesses.

251-968-3557

9th Annual Halloween Pumpkin Patch Express and Ghoul Family Night Train

Oct. 1-31 Wales West RV Resort & Light Railway, 13670 Smiley St., Silverhill $12 per person Ride a real steam train to the Haunted Barn and Pumpkin Patch, decorate a free pumpkin, enjoy refreshments, miniature train ride and inflatables. The pumpkin cannon, petting zoo, pony rides and cafe are available for a small fee. Scary Night Trains start Oct. 18 and run Thursdays through Sundays, 5-9 p.m.

888-569-5337 or waleswest.com

University of Mobile Jazz band presents “A Night to Remember”

7 p.m., Oct. 3 $10 Saraland High School Performing Arts Center, Saraland The concert will feature works by artist such as Glenn Miller, Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra. Titles to be performed include: “It Had to be You,” “I’m Beginning to See the Light,” “Unforgettable,” “Take the Train,” “Blue Skies,” “Mack the Knife,” “Route 66,” “All of Me,” and the quintessential “In the Mood.”

Tickets at the door or in advance by calling 251-442-2383

50th Anniversary Celebration of the National Naval Aviation Museum

Oct. 3-5 National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola, Fla.

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The Naval Aviation Museum Foundation invites the public to visit the National Naval Aviation Museum, located in Pensacola. In celebration of its 50th anniversary. Join us for three days of special events and aircraft displays including Northup Grumman’s X47-B unmanned aircraft on Oct. 3, 4, and 5, culminating with a black-tie anniversary gala on Saturday evening, Oct. 5.

NavalAviationMuseum.org/50 or call 850-453-2389 or 800-327-5002

Wine Dinners at Coast Restaurant

6:30-8 p.m., Oct. 4 Coast Restaurant at The Beach Club, 925 Beach Club Trail $30 per person The Beach Club is bringing wines from around the world to the Gulf Coast with delicious, informative wine dinners the first Friday evening of each month. Chef Brody Olive will prepare a delectable, four-course meal designed to complement the evening’s featured wines.

It’s $30 per person to take part in the intimate tasting dinners and discussion of at least four wines.

Reservations are required, so call 251-224-3600.

Beachside Ballroom Dance Club

7-8 p.m., Oct. 4 $10 Orange Beach Recreational Center, 4849 Wilson Blvd.

No partner is necessary, whether you are a beginner or an advanced dancer, this class has something for everyone! Swing, Cha-Cha, Salsa, Rumba and more.

For more information, call 251-607-8885.

Slo Poker Run

10 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 5 Hands cost $50 ReMax of Orange Beach, Paradise Marine Center and Suzuki invite families and friends to enjoy a day on the water while raising funds for the USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital of Mobile during the 4th Annual Slo Poker Run. Participants will travel by boat to 12 restaurants/watering holes located along the interior waterways of Pleasure Island. Participants visit at least five of the waterfront venues to have their official participation card validated. At the end of the day, participants gather at Barbar Marina for food, live music and more fun. The official venues and local merchants provide door prizes. Each person with a completed card will have an opportunity to buy extra of even win extra cards, then draw their cards from three separate buckets and they get to play their best hand using five cards. The winning hand will receive $1,000, second place is $750, third place is $500 and the lowest hand wins $100.

Visit slopokerrun.com or call PJ Howard at 251-259-7135 for more event information.

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The Fort Morgan Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Axillary fish fry and bake sale

11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 5 $7 per plate donation.

Fire station #1, 12105 State Hwy 180 W. (Fort Morgan Road) between mile markers 12 and 13 Eat-in or take-out. We will also have a 50/50 drawing and have available for sale volumes one and two our our local cook book. Proceeds will benefit the Fireman’s Benevolence Fund.

For more information, call 251-543-1116.

Fall Bird Banding Session

Oct. 5-17 Free Fort Morgan, 51 State Highway 180 W. The Alabama Gulf Coast is a critical stopover point as migratory birds fly to Central and South America. The bird banding station opens before dawn each day and operations usually cease between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., depending on the flow of birds. Bring a lawn chair, binoculars and inquisitive mind but leave the pets at home.

There is a fee to enter the Fort Property. Contact Bob or Martha Sargent at 205-681-2888 or rubythroat@aol.com.

42nd Annual National Shrimp Festival

10 a.m., Oct. 10-13 Free Highway 59 at Beach Boulevard BRATS shuttles available for $2 per person, one way.

The event features seafood samples, cooking demonstrations, live music, children’s activity village, arts and crafts vendors, retail marketplace, 10k/5k race, sand sculpture contest and much more.

For more information, visit myshrimpfest.com.

2nd Annual Chicago Street Supper Club Dinner

7 p.m., Oct. 5 $75 Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fisherman’s Market, Foley Guests will dine on a gourmet dinner prepared by Wolf Bay Lodge Orange Beaches Executive Chef Ron Stone along with Faulkner State Community College’s award-winning Gulf Coast Culinary Institute.

Celebrating Alabama’s culinary traditions, dishes will be prepared with Fresh Gulf seafood, locally grown produce and Alabama made products. Additionally, all 12 dishes will be served in small-plate showcasing an eclectic array of culinary tastes.

AlabamaFestivalOfFlavor.com or call 251-943-3291

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Native Plant Sale at Weeks Bay Reserve

9 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 11-13 Safe Harbor, across U.S. Highway 98 from the Reserve and just West of the Fish River Bridge The sale, conducted by The Weeks Bay Volunteers, will feature native flowering plants, beach and dune plants, and one of the area’s largest selections of native trees and shrubs. Proceeds from the sale will support Reserve programs and projects.

Call Maureen Nation at 251-610-6955 or frednmoe@ bellsouth.net

Three Dog Night and Little River Band

7:30 p.m., Oct. 18 $20-$45 The Amphitheater at the Wharf, Orange Beach Ticketmaster.com, The Wharf Box Office or charge by phone 800-745-3000.

Sara Evans in concert at the fair Oct. 19 Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Highways, Pensacola, Fla.

John Prine returns to the Saenger

8 p.m., Oct. 20 $59.50 and $49.50 Saenger Theater, Pensacola, Fla. Some four decades since his debut, John Prine has stayed at the top of his game, both as a performer and songwriter. His list of performers who have recorded his songs is extensive and includes Johnny Cash, Bonnie Raitt just to mention a few. Purchase tickets at the Saenger Theater Box Office, 22 E. Intendencia St., all Ticketmaster outlets, charge by phone by calling 800745-3000, or online at ticketmaster.com.

Fourth Annual Fall Sporting Clays Classic Fundraiser

11:30 a.m., Oct. 25 $125 per shooter Bushy Creek Clays, Perdido Event limited to 28 teams of four. Complimentary lunch starts at 11:30 a.m. Trophies will go to the top three teams as well as to the top individual shooter with the highest score. Sponsorships are available and are tax-deductible. Proceeds from the event support the Point Clear Rotary’s Club’s outreach programs which consist of the Fairhope/Point Clear Rotary Youth Club, and seven other community organizations.

Skip Jones, 251-605-2239, yamike@mindspring.com; Rod Platt, 251-599-0488, rod@big-red-drum.com; Craig Nelson, 251-604-3488, ccjene@gulftel.com, or go to pointclearrotary.org Continued on page 28

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Outdoor Alabamaâ&#x20AC;? Photo Contest

Through October The contest is open to any amateur photographer except employees of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and members of their immediate families. Photographers may enter up to 10 photos, which may be in the same category or spread among different categories. They include: Alabama State Parks, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles/Amphibians/Fish, Other Native Wildlife, Scenic/Pictorial, Nature-Based Activities, Wild Flora, Youth Ages 6-12 and Youth Ages 13-18. The winning entries will be published in the February 2014 issue of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Outdoor Alabamaâ&#x20AC;? and exhibited across the state in several different venues. Entries must be postmarked by Oct. 31.

For more information, call 800-262-3151; write to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Outdoor Alabamaâ&#x20AC;? Photo Contest, 64 N. Union St., Ste. 106, Montgomery, AL 36130 or e-mail Kim Nix at kim. nix@dcnr.alabama.gov.

Baldwin Bicycle Fest

Nov. 2 Foley Heritage Park It is an event that will include the traditional Tour de Foley long rides (16, 28, 71 miles) for the serious cyclists, but the event will include many activities for families and children, to include a Bicycle Safety Rodeo and a 3-mile Fun Ride/Parade. We hope this

event will become a signature event for Foley, as nothing like it has ever been done in the region. South Baldwin Regional Medical Center is our title sponsor and we are very excited about the possibilities for the day.

251-622-6767

UWF Department of Music Presents Fall Chamber Music Recitals

12 p.m., Nov. 6 Free Old Christ Church, Historic Downtown Pensacola, Fla. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mostly Baroque.â&#x20AC;? The University of West Florida Department of Music will present an afternoon of chamber music on the first Wednesday of the fall months.

Open to the public.

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11 a.m., Nov. 9 Free, tasting tickets will be sold at the event for $2 each The Hangout, Gulf Shores Executive Chef John Hamme and Sous Chef Brandon Burlson will be competing in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gulf Coast Oyster Cook-off. The Hangout, along with Alabama Gulf Seafood, will host the 6th Annual Gulf Coast Oyster Cook-off.

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Winding through thousands of acres of natural habitat is the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail. Come discover the beauty and diversity of over 10 miles of 6 paved trails and 6 distinct ecosystems that make up this multi-purpose trail.

• New boulder park for kids • Eco-tours • Geo-caching fun for the family • Butterfly Garden • Screened pavilion • Wildlife sightings • Miles of trails for walking, running and biking

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rom the loveable “Wizard of Oz” character who wished he “only had a brain” to the looming figure that gives us a fright in nearly every Halloweenthemed scary movie, we have a complicated relationship with scarecrows.

We love scarecrows for their practical use in saving crops from predatory birds and for their power to evoke autumnal cheer, but they also represent spookiness.

Photos by Mark Robinson Tim Wilson and his family enjoy last year’s Fall Scarecrow Festival.

Our fear of the figure dates back to a time when scarecrows were brought to America by German settlers in Pennsylvania. Then they were called the bootzamon, or bogeyman, and they stood guard over the fields. The boogeyman has since made his way out of the field to under the bed and in the closet to scare small children.

But whether you feel warmth or terror toward the scarecrow, they are coming to an Art Center near you. On Friday, Oct. 4, individuals, families and businesses will flock one and all to the steps of The Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach to paint the town a ghoulish orange and black.

That’s right; it’s time once again for the annual Fall Scarecrow Festival.

From 2:30 to 7:30 p.m., Orange Beach's young and old will race to shape fearsome creatures or friendly figures to bring in the fall and send away the crows.

The Coastal Arts Center recommends that you “arrive after school on Friday and be a part of the mad dash to design and build your Scarecrow,” all for the fun or fame of it. And don’t leave too soon and miss out on all the extras this year’s Fall Scarecrow Festival has to offer including the best in show scarecrow awards.

A beloved tradition on the Alabama Gulf Coast, this year’s festival has been expanded to include so much more than the scarecrow build.

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The Coastal A r t s Center says, “due to the kindness and generosity of the Friends of the Arts, this event will be expanded to include exciting family activities reminiscent of our heritage and the classic fall festivals of the past.”

Some of these activities will include live music, food and beverages; pumpkins, gourds and other fall vegetables; Hot Shop and clay shop demonstrations with the Coastal Arts Center’s Artists in residence.

The smallest scarecrow builders can also participate in traditional seasonal revelries. Activities for kids will include hayrides, an artists’ alley, a children’s costume contest, apple bobbing, cake walks and other festive fall fun.

Admission is free, but if you want to craft your own cuddly or terrifying scarecrow or gather your friends, family, or coworkers in a team for group scarecrow crafting, be sure to make reservations for a scarecrow frame. Visit orangebeachartcenter.com to reserve your frame — they go fast.

Join Coastal Arts Center for the Fall Scarecrow Festival on Friday, Oct. 4, from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. on 26389 Canal Road, Orange Beach. For questions, contact the Coastal Arts Center by phone at 251-981-2787 or check out more information on their website at orangebeachartcenter.com.

Jo Brown and his family dress up for the Fall Scarecrow Festival.

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Photos submitted by the Coastal Photography Club.

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The Second Annual Festival of Flavor

By Theresa Corbin Contributing writer The Festival of Flavor is back for its second year and set to fill Foley with Alabama style, flavor and fun. On Saturday, Oct. 19, the beautiful streets of historic downtown Foley will be paved with taste with the Second Annual Festival of Flavor.

The Festival couldn’t come at

a better time. With summer winding down, and the cheer of the holiday season too far off, the Festival of Flavor is a bright spot in October. For the second year, all those near and far are beckoned to come and sample Alabama’s new and fresh recipes alongside our tried and true favorites.

“Alabama Festival of Flavor features one of Alabama’s greatest treasures, our abundant

fresh, local fare. Guests can sample food prepared during cooking competitions, learn about traditional Southern recipe secrets from our locally famous chefs, attend a food and wine pairing or acquire tips on creating your own organic garden at home.

Stroll through scenic Heritage Park exploring artisans and crafters or catch the relaxing sounds of regional jazz performers,” says the South Baldwin Chamber of commerce’s website. It promises to be more of a festival of the senses than just a festival of flavor.

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to find happy taste buds in Foley the festival will offer sophisticated fare, the kids won’t be left out. Children are encouraged to join in the celebration of our food heritage. Children are welcome and can enjoy inflatables, interactive entertainment, reptile displays and face painting. These fun activities and more are free for the little ones.

Not only can you get the lay of the land at the festival during the day on the 19th, but be sure to save your seat for Oct. 5 as the sun sets over Foley’s historic scene for fine dining.

On Oct. 5, The Chicago Street Supper Club will

be hosting a Festival of Flavor dinner from 7 to 10 p.m. The event will feature “a farm to table style dinner with fresh Gulf seafood WHAT: Second Annual Festival of Flavor and abundant WHERE: Downtown Foley local produce prepared by WHEN: Oct. 19 our locally famous chefs.

COSTS: Free; The Chicago Supper Club This exclusive dinner on Oct. 5 is $75 and tickets can event features an entertainbe purchased online at southbaldwining food, wine and beer experichamber.com/major-events/alabamaence as guests festival-of-flavor-overview/ or by calling enjoy the opening reception and 251-943-3291. multi-course dinner at the Coastal Alabama Farmer's Market,” according to the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce website, southbaldwinchamber. com.

This Festival of Flavor event on Oct. 5 will include 10 courses of Alabama cuiish. sine. Southbaldwinchamber. com announces that “each “Alaunique dish will be created bama using fresh Gulf seafood, Festival Alabama produce and prodof Flavor ucts prepared by Executive promotes and celebrates Chef Ron Stone from Wolf local foods of Alabama Bay Lodge and Faulkner to individuals and businesses State's award winning Gulf throughout the state and southCoast Culinary Academy. east ... By focusing regional The evening's attire is cockattention on Alabama's cultural tail.” Tickets are $75 and depth and breadth, the Festican be purchased online at val offers businesses in diverse southbaldwinchamber.com/ industries a rare promotional major-events/alabama-festiopportunity,” says the chamber val-of-flavor-overview/ or by of commerce. calling 251-943-3291.

Be sure to stop by the webWhether you join the fun at site, southbaldwinchamber.com, the Festival of Flavor on the 5th or the 19th of October, the to plan your trip to downtown events will be fun and will al- Foley for the Festival. low local businesses to flour-

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Three Dog Night

and Little River Band hit The Wharf

By Judy Smith Contributing writer You know words to all the songs and can’t help bobbing your head to the laid-back groove. The music of Three Dog Night has formed the soundtrack for many a summer, and every season for that matter, for generations. The timeless quality of their music never goes out of style, and they are bringing all their hits for your listening pleasure.

On Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m., Three Dog Night will be joined by the Little River Band as they bring their special brand of classic rock and roll to the Amphitheater at the Wharf in Orange Beach. You don’t want to miss out on a night of great music by these legendary and highly celebrated bands.

From 1969 to 1974, Three Dog Night had more Top 10 hits than anybody in any musical genre, sold more records, and sold out more concerts than any of their musical counterparts.

Without a doubt, Three Dog Night has made a name for itself in the music industry and is clearly a fan favorite. The band Beachin-august-3329 (no shrimp).indd 1 has 21 consecutive Top 40 hits and 12 straight gold albums, and they sold almost 50 million records by the end of 1975.

Danny Hutton, Jimmy Greenspoon, Cory Wells, Michael Allsup, Paul Kingery and Pat Bautz, the members of Three Dog Night, have continued to tour and rock crowds night af-

ter night and have no plans of retiring any time soon. Their music continues to receive heavy radio airplay and generations are still digging the sweet sounds of those great classic songs, such as “Mama Told Me Not to Come,” “Black and White,” “Out in the Country,” “Never Been to Spain,” “Eli’s Coming,” “An Old Fashioned Love Song,” “Easy to be Hard,” “One,” and of course, their most popular — the anthem of peace and love, “Joy to the World.” Most recently, Three Dog Night joined with the London Symphony Orchestra to re-record some of their classics in the 35th Anniversary Hits Collection. The album has been on the BillBoard Top 200 Album chart for an impressive nine months, and the record has been certified Platinum.

But the celebration of sounds from the ‘60s and ‘70s doesn’t end with the record-setting greatness of Three Dog Night. One of Australia’s most prolific bands from the 1970s will be opening the show at the scenic Amphitheater. During the 1970s, the Little River Band enjoyed great success in Australia and the United States, selling more than 25 million 8/19/13 records and charting 13 Top 40 hits in the United States while garnering a host of Australian music awards. The band first met with success in Australia for its single “Curiosity Killed the Cat” and soon found fame in the US with the Top 30 hit “It’s a Long Way There.” The band hit the touring circuit fu-

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eled on by several chart-topping hits, including “Help Is on Its Way,” “Cool Change,” “Take It Easy on Me,” and “Reminiscing.” The band made history when it charted Top 10 hits for six consecutive years, becoming the first band to ever achieve that success. Today, its worldwide album and CD sales top 30 million. In 2001, the Australian Performing Rights Association selected “Cool Change” as one of the Top 30 Australian songs of all time, and the original members of the band were inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association Hall of Fame.

Three Dog Night and the Little River Band have solidified their legacies as some of the top vocal bands of all time.

Their tight harmonies, soulful guitar licks and heart wrenching songwriting skills helped these bands to create the signature smooth, grooving sound of the 1970s. Capturing the soul of peace and love that the world was searching for during these turbulent times, these bands have created the signature sound of a generation, and the immense power of their work continues to reach every generation of music lovers. While these legendary bands bring a lot of hardware in the award category, their greatest attribute is the power of their music and the fun they project

October 2013 Beachin’ 41 to the audiences every time they hit the stage. The power of their music is represented in the many generations of fans that the bands perform to every night, helping some listeners recall the days of their youth ,while creating new memories for generations to come.

“The music of Three Dog Night and the Little River Band really take me back to my childhood,” longtime fan Neil Nicholson said. “Hearing that music makes me remember a simpler time and still captures that free-spirited age. Their music really brings back a lot of memories.”

Music lovers of all ages are invited to relive memories or make new special moments with children and grandchildren. The music of Three Dog Night and the Little River Band is still as relevant and powerful today as it was when it first hit the airwaves.

To see these legends perform live is an experience that you do not want to miss.

On Oct. 18, at 7:30 p.m., Three Dog Night and the Little River Band will bring their chart-topping hits to the Amphitheater at the Wharf in Orange Beach. For more information on ticket options, you can check out the Wharf’s official website at amphitheateratthewharf.com.

“Jeremiah was a bullfrog, was a good friend of mine I never understood a single word he said, but I helped him a drink his wine And he always had some mighty fine wine.

Singin’ Joy to the world, all the boys and girls, now Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea, joy to you and me.”

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WILLIE SUGARCAPPS

to perform at first-ever fall Music at Meyer Park

By Blake Phelps The members of the newly formed “super group,” Willie Sugarcapps, have been making their rounds throughout the Southeast over the summer months. On Thursday, Oct. 3, the group will make its way to Gulf Shores for the first-ever fall Music at Meyer Park concert.

Now in its third year, Music at Meyer Park has grown into a fan favorite for locals and visitors, alike.

While this collection of free springtime concerts has been a huge success, Programs and Events Supervisor Lesley Dethloff says fans have consistently asked for more.

“We have seen an overwhelming response to the Music at Meyer Park idea,” said Dethloff. “Each year we hear fans begging for more concerts, specifically a concert in the fall. We feel like the time is right to expand into another season and Willie Sugarcapps is the perfect band to help us do so.”

Way down in lower Alabama, almost every weekend for the past two years, folks have been coming together for a music gathering called The Frog Pond at Blue Moon Farm. One part house concert, one part Levon

Helm's Midnight Ramble, the affair has hosted some of the country's finest songwriters, pickers, bluesman and troubadours. It was here that frequent encounters between reoccurring artists — Grayson Capps, Will Kimbrough, Corky Hughes and the duo Sugarcane Jane featuring Savana Lee and Anthony Crawford — led to the birth of a band, the aptly named Willie Sugarcapps.

“Willie Sugarcapps is a homecoming for all of us,” explains Will Kimbrough. “It’s coming full circle back to the beginning of why we do this in the first place and the joy of what happens when you play and sing with people who are alike in spirit and mind.”

Their collective musical experiences mingle together to create a new kind of organic and artisanal music. It's laid back, it rocks, it comes from classic country, from the blues, from New Orleans and from the best kind of rock 'n' roll. It tells a story through five individual voices full of character and experience with humanity, energy and soul. It's comforting to know that music in the hands of these five artists still happens for no other reason than purely the sake of the music itself.

Willie Sugarcapps will take the stage at Music at Meyer Park at 6 p.m. For more information, call 251968-1172 or visit gulfshoresal.gov.

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DINING GUIDE Lying around on the beach can really make you hungry. When it does, head out to one of our remarkable Gulf Shores and Orange Beach restaurants. With the world’s best inshore and offshore deep sea fishing, you’ll find that succulent, fresh-off-the-boat seafood is the order of the day.

Of course, you don’t have to have seafood! You’ll find plenty of restaurants in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach serving barbecue, steak, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, pizza, deli style sandwiches and more.

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All of our subs are served on fresh Leidenheimer New Orleans French bread, with the freshest veggies, the finest meats, and best cheese. All subs and wraps served with tortilla chip side. Fully Dressed=Lettuce, Tomato and Italian seasonings.

BON SECOUR STEAK & CHEESE Sauteed Rib Eye Steak, Onions, Green Peppers and Provolone

SPECCHIO ITALIAN - Genoa Salami, Pepperoni, Ham, Capicolo, Provolone, Homemade Italian Dressing.

Served Fully Dressed.

HAPPY HARBOR HERO - Premium

Roast Beef, Smoked Turkey and Honey Ham Topped with Provolone. Served Fully Dressed

CLUB ON A SUB - Smoked Turkey and Honey Ham, Crispy Bacon and Pepper Jack Cheese. Served Fully Dressed.

BLACKBEARDS MEATBALL - Italian Meatballs with Our Own Zesty Marinara Topped with Provolone, Mozzarella and Italian Seasonings.

ROGUE RUBEN - Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, Swiss and Our House Thousand Island Dressing On Rye Bread VEGGIE SUBMARINE $8 - Piled High with Mushrooms,Green Peppers, Onions and Melted Provolone. Topped with Smooth Tomato Sauce

MAKE ANY SUB A WRAP!

Build Your Own Sub for $9 Extra Meat Add $1.00 Extra Cheese Add $1.00

Meat Choices: Genoa Salami, Pepperoni, Honey Ham, Capicolo, Smoked Turkey, Roast Beef, Crispy Bacon and Chicken

Cheese Choices: Mozzarella, American, Pepper Jack, Cheddar, Swiss and Provolone

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Cool Twists

Juicer Strawberry Gem 3 pints strawberries 4 green apples 1/4 pineapple 1/4 lime Place fruit in a juicer machine; stir to blend.

Serve chilled, over crushed ice, or blended with ice. Serves 2. *Pulp can be saved and frozen for ice cubes or to be used in recipes such as sweet breads.

2 flour tortillas 2 ounces crab meat (imitation works fine) 1/4 cup mayonnaise Pinch of Cajun seasoning Salt and pepper 1/2 cup red romaine lettuce, chopped 1/2 cup green summer crisp lettuce, chopped 1 tomato, sliced 1/4 cucumber, sliced 1/2 cup shredded Colby-Jack cheese Combine first four ingredients in a food processor until smooth and spread half on each tortilla. Top with cucumber, tomato, lettuce and cheese; wrap tortillas. Serves 2.

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We Have Relocated To The Wharf

4830 Wharf Parkway, Suite G106 in Orange Beach!