Beachin' (February 2016)

Beachin’

February 2016

Eating • Exploring • Fun • Services • Shopping

Your guide to life on the Alabama Gulf Coast

Snowbird Clubs and Meetings at the beach

Volume 19, Number 2

Live Music on the Island

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Fat Tuesday Events and Mardi Gras Parades Keeping a Healthy Lifestyle in 2016 Page 6

Valentine’s Day 2016 – “Tuscany Love Tour” with Bill’s By The Beach Celebrate your special someone with reservations for our BBTB Valentine’s Day Dinner on Saturday, February 13, 2016. Two dinner times available – 5:30 p.m. or 8:00 p.m. Featuring live music by Liza Zanghi with dancing in the main dining room. $65 per person, excluding tax, gratuities & alcohol (Aperitivo included). Reservations required. View our menu at bbtb.com/bills-blog.

NEW at Bill’s By The Beach Join our Coastal Cork & Cuisine Club for • $30 bottle of wine with meal • FREE monthly wine tastings • 15% off the regular menu price of all wine ordered at BBTB • 10% off menu food items when you dine in • 20% off our wine-focused dinner events • Priority reservations • Free entrée on your birthday • And so much more!

Weekend Brunch Menu Get a fresh start to your weekend mornings with our delicious new take on classic brunch staples, including Banana Fosters Pancakes, Sweet Tea Fried Chicken, and the BBTB Breakfast Burger. Visit us on Saturday, come back for seconds on Sunday. Weekends 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Only $30 per month – become a Coastal Cork & Cuisine Club member on your next visit to Bill’s By The Beach!

SEAFOOD • STEAKS • WINE • SPIRITS GULF SHORES, AL Hours 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday — Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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a letter from the

editor

A specialty publication of Gulf Coast Media PUBLISHER Parks Rogers parks@gulfcoastmedia.com

EDITOR/ADVERTISING Destiny Brown destiny@gulfcoastmedia.com

COPY EDITOR John Mullen johnm@gulfcoastmedia.com

ADVERTISING LouAnn Love louann@gulfcoastmedia.com 251.243.7620

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DESIGN AND LAYOUT Cary Howard Leigh Mitchell CONTRIBUTING WRITERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS Capt. Phil Dortch and Capt. Mark Robinson

Beachin’ magazine is published monthly by Gulf Coast Media, 901 N. McKenzie Street, Foley, AL 36535 - 251.947.7712.

Distributed free by The Alabama Gulf Coast Convention & Visitor’s Bureau and at other locations throughout Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan.

All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited.

Gulf Coast Media accepts no responsibility in the guarantee of goods and services advertised herein.

BEACH ACCESS

No fees for beach access; parking is free at most of these public beaches.

Florida Point: Located 0.3 miles east of Perdido Pass Bridge Cotton Bayou: Located at the intersection of Highway 182 and Highway 161 Romar Beach: Located 6.8 miles east of Highway 59 The Gulf State Park Pavilion Area: Located six miles east of Highway 59. $6 fee to park all day ($12 for large vans).

Gulf Shores Public Beach: Located where Highway 59 dead-ends.

Gulf Shores Second Street Public Beach: Located two blocks west of Highway 59.

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Hello there, February is one of the more “easy going” months here at the beach. The restaurants aren’t at their summer capacity, and the beaches are clear for a scenic walk.

We are in the midst of Snowbird season here at the beach, and it’s not hard to spot a license plate from a northern state. Keeping northern visitors entertained with happy hours, lunch specials and freebies is something the beach gets better at every year.

Treat your sweetheart to a special Valentine’s Day at one of the beach’s many romantic venues. Make a reservation for a four course dinner or simply take a date at a low key seafood spot on the bay.

Mardi Gras comes to an end this month, but not before it goes out with a bang on Fat Tuesday. Don’t miss the parades happening on the Island and “Laissez les bon temps roulez.”

If you’re already getting into spring break mode, trim off those holiday pounds with the help of the local fitness venues at the beach. Check out the different exercise classes and choices offered to our winter visitors and locals all around the Island.

I’ll see you there in my beach chair (and maybe a jacket,)

– Destiny Brown

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Snowbird Clubs and Meetings on the beach

Fat Tuesday Events and Mardi Gras Parades

Live Music on the Island

about the cover Mardi Gras holds a dear place in our hearts here on the Coast. With all of the parades, balls and Fat Tuesday events, Mardi Gras season is something to celebrate. Check out more on the local happenings inside (Cover photo by Michelle Carroll Stancil)

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contents A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE for 2016

LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL at Lulu’s

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GULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH

18

CITY OF GULF SHORES

20

WHAT TO DO AT THE BEACH

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LIVE LOCAL MUSIC

28

WHO’S ON THE ISLAND

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BEACHIN’ CHURCHES

33

HOOKED ON FISHIN’

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WELCOME SNOWBIRDS

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DINING GUIDE

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continues tradition of Mardi Gras Parade in 2016

Tuesdays from 11 am – 1 pm Hangout, Gulf Shores February 2nd “Card Class” Stamping February 9th “Fat Tuesday” NO CLASS AT HANGOUT February 16th “Jewelry Class” February 23rd “Card Class” Embossing Lunch & project cost $20 Sign up in advance

Open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm

MONTH AT THE BEACH annual lecture series takes place in February

Snowbird Classes

Call 251-971-2005

10062 Tony Drive, Foley, AL 36535

(Co. Rd. 20, East of Hwy. 59 on the left before the Beach Express)

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Keeping a Healthy

Lifestyle in 2016

By Destiny Brown

The holidays are a wonderful time for family, friends case, check out some of these classes and instructional and of course, food. When the days of celebration are workouts in the area. behind, it’s time to get back into routine. Start your new “By the New Year, you may feel your pants getting a year off right with keeping your resolution of having a bit snug and realize that it’s time to make a change,” said healthy lifestyle in 2016.

Amanda Manjone, owner of CrossFit Orange Beach.

Shed off those holiday pounds with the help of the “Pants you can no longer button are many exercise options here at the definitely a reason to put more beach. Whether you’re a first effort into your diet.” ch und that ea A recent study fo s an time class seeker or you’re CrossFit can help you ic er y on in three Am hl ug ro y, ar nu Ja looking for a more intense me jump start that change. themselves in so resolve to better workout that involves some The CrossFit community of ge ta aller percen way. A much sm e heavy lifting, the choices of is a way of life shared os make good on th people actually of getting in shape after the by thousands. While ent le about 75 perc hi W s. on ti lu so re holidays are plentiful in the CrossFit involves heavier ast a eir goals for at le area. weights, the FitCamp people stick to th et rg ta half are still on Searching for the right program involves week, less than n ow February 7 is kn r. te la s th on m x exercise is important, movements using body si ople ” when most pe iff cl s es tn “fi e because rather than dreading weight, kettle bells, as th s. their resolution have abandoned your workout, you’ll look jump ropes, boxes, and forward to it. Give your body dumbbells. With a coach a challenge and participate in a in attendance at every class class you’ve never tried before. You to motivate you and instruct (and your body) will be thankful you did! you, the workout is a favorite. The CrossFit gyms are Are you ready to make a change in your life and located in many cities and are quickly expanding their become a healthier, fitter version of yourself ? You may locations. Visitors are welcome to attend classes while find it intimidating to walk into a gym, crowded with passing through different areas. people and machines and no instruction. If that’s the So you haven’t worked out in awhile? No problem. One 6 Beachin • February 2016

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of the first steps to any healthy lifestyle is to keep active, and how can you do that if you never give the effort?

There are professionals and teachers available that will guide you through a smooth workout.

“A few tips before beginning a new class are to arrive a few minutes early, speak to the instructor and be familiar with the class format,” said Stephanie Christi, co-owner of MOXIE Lifestyle Fitness Studio in Gulf Shores.

MOXIE is a studio dedicated to group exercise and offers workouts for all levels, ranging from beginner to advanced. For each class, an instructor leads the workout for a more safe, effective and complete workout. MOXIE offers spin classes, yoga, pure barre and more. The exercises are completed to upbeat music that provides the fuel needed for a fun workout.

“Taking things slow in the beginning is necessary, but that should not be used as an excuse not to push yourself,” Manjone said. Our bodies are capable of much more than we often give them credit for. When you begin to use your body in new ways, you will be amazed!”

If you have any medical issues, talk to your doctor before beginning a new exercise program.

Another important factor on maintaining a healthy lifestyle is your diet.

“Eating healthy begins with a healthy relationship with food,” Christi said. “Eating healthy also involves creating healthy habits, you may have to address emotional reasons/beliefs that have been preventing healthy habits.”

Exercise has proven to help many medical issues. Heart

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disease and blood pressure are a few common health problems helped with frequent exercise “There are so many diseases that can be prevented and healed through diet and exercise and it is time for us to make our health our responsibility again,” Manjone said. “Alabama has one of the highest rates of Type 2 Diabetes.

The good news is, we can change that. The best place to start is by taking a really good look at each and every thing you consume: read the labels and question its origins.

You only get one body, treat it like a temple!”

The options to live a healthy lifestyle are endless, and just waiting for you to discover them.

Participate in local yoga class or find a favorite walking trail on the beach. Challenge yourself at the CrossFit gym or attend a group class with music. With finding the right workout, you can have fun being a healthy, new you.

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tips for staying on track One of the biggest problems people seem to have with leading a healthy lifestyle is staying on track. Here are a few tips on how to keep motivated throughout the year.

1. Involve your family and friends “No matter what your motivation is, try to involve your whole family,” Manjone said. “There is no need to make one meal for yourself and another for your spouse or children. Being healthy should and can be a way of life for your family. Do you live alone? Share your plans with friends who are also interested in making a change. Share recipes with each other or have a pot luck once a week.

2. Preplanned meals and snacks “Failure to plan is a plan to fail,” Manjone said.

“It is imperative that you take the time to plan out your meals and prepare food in advance. Try to take a few hours each week to roast veggies, bake chicken for lunch salads, and write out a menu for your week’s meals. Keep healthy snacking options on hand like hardboiled eggs, raw veggies, and nuts. The more you do it, the easier it will become and you will soon realize that this is something you can stick to all year round.”

3. Accountability “Another great way to stay motivated is to create some sort of accountability,” Manjone said. “For example, this month we have a nutrition challenge going where each day you get points based on your diet and whether or not you worked out. The points are logged on a giant white board hanging on the wall in our

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facility. You are much less likely to binge eat all day knowing everyone will see how you did!”

Tell your friends and family what you are doing.

Use a tracker like MyFitnessPal and connect with friends. If your goal is weight loss, nutrition plays a much larger role in the equation. Do not fool yourself into thinking you can exercise off a bad diet.

5. Set small, achievable goals.

“Don’t set yourself up for failure. For example, instead of setting a goal of beginning an exercising routine of 50 minutes a day, begin with 15 minutes per day and gradually work up to 50 minutes,” said Stephanie Christi, co-owner of MOXIE in Gulf Shores. “Remind yourself that extreme measures cannot be sustained and long lasting changes in diet and lifestyle require patience.”

6. Find something you enjoy doing!

“Wellness isn’t a bout a one size fits all,” Christi said. “Learn about your body and seek out what works for your amazing body. This is key to successfully meeting your goals.”

“Identify what or who motivates you (plug in your favorite playlist or go to your favorite instructors class to get moving.)”

Do not set yourself up for failure by telling yourself you must be perfect. No one has a perfect diet or works out every day.

“Focus on how your healthy choices make you feel rather than the number on the scale. Most importantly, stick with it. When you wake up in the morning feeling energetic, it will be all the motivation you will need!” Manjone said.

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Let the good times

Roll!

at Lulu’s

On Fat Tuesday, February 9, comes the biggest, baddest (with a side of Lagniappe) Mardi Gras Celebration at the beach. Come dressed in your finest celebratory beads and costumes to LuLu’s Homeport in Gulf Shores to celebrate the last day of Mardi Gras. Start your day with one of LuLu’s signature beverages while you listen to live music beginning at 11 a.m. Watch the Mardi Gras boat parade as it rolls into LuLu’s and keeps the party going with more great music at 5 p.m. This is a full day GulfVisitorGuide.com

of GREAT Eats, GREAT Music, and GREAT FUN. It is also LuLu’s Anniversary. And no anniversary would be complete without complimentary cake. You don’t want to miss this.

The boat parade will assemble at The Wharf for a 3:00 p.m. departure and head west to Lulu’s and Homeport Marina. For more information please contact LuLu’s at 251-967-5858 or visit http://www.lulubuffett.com.

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Photos by Michelle Carroll Stancil

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251-981-6979 (City Hall) (Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm)

251-980-INFO (City Infoline) 251-981-SURF Daily Beach Report www.cityoforangebeach.com www.ospreycamera.com

which is being seen daily around the world

Frequently Asked Questions

1) Tents (no larger than a 10x10 ft.) are allowed on the beach, but they have to be placed behind (North of) the designated sign marker post and should be removed before night. Tents cannot be placed between the sign post and the Gulf of Mexico. This is for designated emergency and safety access.

2) Pets are not allowed on the beach on the Gulf of Mexico or surrounding islands (Robinson, Bird, Walker). However they are allowed at the designated city Dog Park on Canal Rd. (Hwy 180) next to Sportsman Marina. All dogs should remain on a leash within the city limits.

3) Glass in any form (bottle, cup, container, etc.) is strictly prohibited on our beaches and islands.

4) A yellow or green flag posted along gulf beaches means to use caution while swimming in the gulf waters and is permitted.

A red flag means danger and one should not swim in the waters.

Double red flags mean that swimming in the waters is prohibited by law.

Purple means WARNING! A jellyfish or other marine threat.

5) All trails and parks are free and open from daylight to dusk 7 days a week.

6) Fires or flames are strictly prohibited on the beach. This includes grills, tiki-torches, lanterns, open fire pits, candles, fireworks, etc.

7) Jet skis, boats, and any other motorized vessels, are prohibited from launching along the gulf front beaches.

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month at the beach Cedric Burnside Project, drummer Cedric Burnside and guitarist Trent Ayers, performed at The Undertow in Orange Beach (John Mullen)

McKenzie Lansford and Tommy (Tata) Birchfield celebrate Noon Year’s Eve at LuLu’s (Mark Robinson)

Matt Land, Macie Land and Josh Jordan at The Keg Fourht Annual Tailgate Cook Off 2016 (John Mullen)

Lisa Griffin, left, Rob Barnas, center, and new Chamber Chairman Ginny Barnas at the Fifth Annual Ecycle Day ay Gulf State Park Pavillion (John Mullen.)

The Steen family took a dip in the Gulf at The Kiwanis Polar Bear Dip on Gulf Shores Public Beach (John Mullen)

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Public invited to free welcome center showcasing and lecture series

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism’s annual series takes place in February Connect with nature, the past and each other along the Alabama Gulf Coast by attending Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism’s free educational showcasing and lecture series in January and February 2016. Celebrating the Alabama Coastal Connection National Scenic Byway, the series will highlight attractions and related organizations at the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Welcome Centers as well as the Gulf Shores Cultural Center.

“Last year, we expanded our welcome center winter programming to include nature-focused lectures,” said Kim Chapman, director of hospitality and information at the tourism bureau. “Due to the popularity of those lectures, we grew the series again this year as we wanted to introduce our guests to those truly unique or new businesses along our national scenic byway. This series is an excellent way to learn about our beautiful area from local experts in addition to reminding or possibly introducing our welcome centers to the visiting public.”

Connect with nature by attending lectures and showcases by the Alabama Marine Resources Division, Baldwin County Trailblazers, Bellingrath Gardens and Home, birding experts, Coastal Alabama Clean Water Partnership, Graham Creek Nature Preserve, Gulf State Park, Leave Only Footprints, NUISANCE Group, oyster experts and Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Relive coastal Alabama’s history with presentations from the African American Heritage Trail, 18 Beachin • February 2016

Foley Train Depot, Fort Morgan State Historic Site, Gulf Shores Museum, GulfQuest, Historic Blakeley State Park, Holmes Medical Museum, Orange Beach Indian and Sea Museum and National Museum of Naval Aviation. Make connections with each other by learning from the Big Beach Brewing Company, Blue Girl Beading, Clara’s Loom, Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach, Karen Kurtz (local author), Pottery Central, SEA Quilt and Sports Commission restaurant sponsors.

Lectures and showcases will take place beginning January at the Orange Beach Welcome Center (23685 Perdido Beach Blvd.) Beginning Feb. 2, lectures and showcases in Gulf Shores will continue at the new welcome center (3459 Gulf Shores Parkway).

To view a full schedule of events, see below. If you are unable to attend a lecture but would like to learn more about the area, both the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Welcome Centers are open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and are staffed by knowledgeable vacation specialists ready to help you.

Join us for our free educational showcasing and lecture series highlighting our Alabama Coastal Connection National Scenic Byway. The lectures are approximately 30 minutes starting at the times shown below. Also, visit our showcasings anytime during the 2-hour window. Finally, our Connecting with Each Other track will highlight local artisans and support Alabama Tourism Department’s 2016 Year of Makers.

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Lectures held at Gulf Shores Cultural Center 19470 Oak Rd West; Gulf Shores › Feb 2 at 10 a.m. Connecting with the Past - Baldwin County Heritage Museum › Feb 3 at 10 a.m. Connecting with the Past USS Alabama › Feb 3 at 1 p.m.Connecting with Each Other Blue Girl Beading › F eb 8 at 10 a.m. Connecting with the Past Foley Train Depot and Holmes Medical Museum › F eb 12 at 10 a.m. Connecting with Nature Development of Oyster Mariculture › Feb 15 at 2 p.m.Connecting with Nature NUISANCE Group › F eb 16 at 10 a.m.Connecting with the Past Historic Blakeley State Park › Feb 17 at 2 p.m. Connecting with Nature Gulf State Park › F eb 18 at 2 p.m.Connecting with Nature Oyster Trail and Oyster Gardening › F eb 18 at 10 a.m.Connecting with the Past Orange Beach Indian and Sea Museum › F eb 19 at 10 a.m.Connecting with the Past Fort Morgan State Historic Site › F eb 19 at 1 p.m.Connecting with Each Other Karen Kurtz, Local Book Author › F eb 22 at 1 p.m.Connecting with Each Other Clara’s Loom › F eb 23 at 2 p.m. Connecting with the Past African American Heritage Trail › Feb 24 at 1 p.m.Connecting with Each Other Pottery Central › F eb 25 at 10 a.m. Connecting with Nature Alabama Marine Resources Division

Lectures held at Orange Beach Welcome Center 23685 Perdido Beach Blvd. › F eb 11 at 10 a.m. Connecting with Nature Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve › F eb 12 at 10 a.m. Connecting with Nature Coastal Alabama Clean Water Partnership › F eb 12 at 2 p.m. Connecting with Nature Development of Oyster Mariculture › F eb 15 at 10 a.m. Connecting with Each Other Big Beach Brewing Company › Feb 16 at 10 a.m. Connecting with the Past GulfQuest › F eb 16 at 1 p.m. Connecting with Each Other Sports Commission Restaurant Sponsors › F eb 17 at 10 a.m. Connecting with Nature Baldwin County Trailblazers › Feb 17 at 1 p.m. Connecting with Each Other SEA Quilt › F eb 18 at 10 a.m.Connecting with Each Other Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach › F eb 19 at 10 a.m. Connecting with Nature Bellingrath Gardens and Home › F eb 22 at 10 a.m. Connecting with the Past National Museum of Naval Aviation › F eb 25 at 10 a.m. Connecting with Nature Birding on the Alabama Gulf Coast › Feb 26 at 10 a.m. Connecting with the Past Gulf Shores Museum

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City of Gulf Shores continues tradition of

Mardi Gras Parade in 2016

The City of Gulf Shores is excited to announce its expanded role as lead organizers for the Gulf Shores Mardi Gras Parade.

This history of the Gulf Shores Mardi Gras parade dates back to 1978 when a group of locals decided Gulf Shores needed a parade. Those locals formed the Pleasure Island Players and thus Mardi Gras began in Gulf Shores. A year later the Mystic Order of Shiners joined the Pleasure Island Players to become what is now the oldest parading order in Baldwin County.

In 1984 Judy Kaiser volunteered and joined the parade committee as a member of the Mystic Order of Shines.

For the last 31 years she has worked diligently to cultivate a successful event and long standing tradition in Gulf Shores. When the time came to choose her successor Kaiser chose the City of Gulf Shores.

Kaiser explained the city has always participated with the parade and had a good working relationship with the committee. “Over the years the City’s events program has 20 Beachin • February 2016

grown and they put on quality events,” she said. “31 years has been a lot of fun and I will continue to volunteer and be a part of the parade.”

Kaiser has been named the Grand Marshall for the parade in honor of her service and years of hard work. “It really touched my heart,” said Kaiser who further expressed her excitement and gratitude for the opportunity.

“We’re happy to carry on the long standing tradition of the Gulf Shores Mardi Gras Parade,” said Mayor Robert Craft. “This family oriented parade has become a favorite of residents, children and winter visitors,” he said. “We look forward to continuing it in the years to come.”

The Mardi Gras Parade will take place on February 9 at 10 a.m. Anyone interested in entering the parade can do so by registering online at www.gulfshoresal. gov/mardigrasparade or by contacting Erica Bassett at 251-968-1434. The deadline to register for the parade is January 28.

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2016 MARDI GRAS PARADE SCHEDULE FOR MOBILE AND BALDWIN COUNTY CHECK OUT THESE LOCAL PARADES IN MOBILE AND BALDWIN COUNTY AND “LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULEZ!” MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2

1 p.m.- Prichard Mardi Gras Association Parade (Prichard)

6:30 p.m. - Order of Venus, Order of Many Faces (Mobile, Route A)

6:30 p.m. - Order of LaShe’s (Mobile, Route A)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4 10 a.m. - Order of Impalas (St. Ignatius Catholic School)

6:30 p.m. - Mystic Stripers Society (Mobile, Route A)

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5

6:30 p.m. - Crewe of Columbus (Mobile, Route A) 6:30 p.m. - Mystical Order of Mirams (Orange Beach) 6:45 p.m. - Maids of Jubilee (Fairhope)

(Lundi Gras) Noon - King Felix III, Floral parade (Mobile, Route A)

3 p.m. - MLK Business and Civic Organization, MLK Monday Mystics, Northside Merchants (Mobile, Route D) 4 p.m. – Mardi Gras Kid and Pet Parade (The Wharf in Orange Beach) 6 p.m. - Mardi Gras Parade on Main Street (The Wharf in Orange Beach) 6:45 p.m. - Order of Mystic Magnolias (Fairhope) 7 p.m. - Infant Mystics, Order of Doves (Mobile, Route F)

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6

(Fat Tuesday) 10 a.m. - Gulf Shores Mardi Gras Association (Gulf Shores)

11 a.m. - Krewe of Kids (Krewe of Goats Prichard route)

10 a.m. - LuLu’s 17th Anniversary & Mardi Gras Boat Parade (LuLu’s at Homeport Marina, Gulf Shores)

11 a.m. - Foley parade (Foley)

Noon - Floral Parade, Knights of Mobile, Mobile Mystical Ladies, Order of Angels (Mobile, Route A)

10:30 a.m. - Order of Athena (Mobile, Route A)

Noon - Krewe of Goats Parade (Prichard)

2 p.m.- Orange Beach Parade (Orange Beach)

Noon - Mystic Revelers (Bay Minette)

12:30 p.m. - Knights of Revelry, King Felix III, Comic Cowboys (Mobile, Route A)

2 p.m. - Krewe of Mullet Mates (Mullet Point)

2 p.m. - MAMGA Mammoth Parade (Mobile, Route B)

5:30 p.m. - Mystics of Pleasure (Orange Beach)

6 p.m. - Order of Myths (Mobile, Route C)

6 p.m. - Mystics of Time (Mobile, Route A) 6:45 p.m. - Shadow Barons (Daphne)

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7

(Joe Cain Day and Super Bowl 50) 2:29 p.m. - Loyal Order of the Firetruck (Daphne) 2:30 p.m. - Joe Cain Procession (Mobile, Route A) 5 p.m. - Le Krewe de Bienville (Mobile, Route A) GulfVisitorGuide.com

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What to do at the beach TRIVIA

Foley Moe’s Original Bar B Que Thursdays at 7 p.m.

Orange Beach Tacky Jacks Wednesday at 6 p.m.

BINGO

Foley American Legion Post 99 Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Moe’s Original Bar B Que Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Gulf Shores American Legion Post 44 Monday at 6 p.m.

Tacky Jacks Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Orange Beach Flora-Bama Weekdays from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Tacky Jacks Wednesday at 6 p.m.

MONDAY, FEB. 1 AND TUESDAY, FEB. 2 2016 ENTERTAINMENT SERIES PRESENTS: “DUKES OF DIXIELAND” Erie Meyer Civic Center; 1930 W. 2nd St.Gulf Shores 7 p.m. - midnight, Tickets: $35 On February 1 and 2, the Dukes of Dixieland return to the stage. Unlike their Dixieland name, this group plays New Orleans jazz music, from Dr. John and Fats Domino, to Huey Smith and Louis Prima, not to mention many of their own original songs. Each member is an accomplished musician with a Master’s Degree in Music. They have 26 albums and have produced three PBS television shows: “New Orleans Pops,” Salute to Jelly Roll Morton and “Celebrating Satchmo”. Playing only 30 dates a year, the group plays a dinner cruise for 45 weeks a year, and seven nights a week on the Steamboat Natchez in New Orleans. (251) 968-1174 www.gulfshoresal.gov/index.aspx?nid=344 WEDNESDAY, FEB. 3 BIRDS OF PARADISE MARDI GRAS BALL LuLu’s in Gulf Shores, 7-10 p.m., $65.00 KREWE DE LU ROUX presents the annual Birds of Paradise Mardi Gras Ball! Included in ticket price is a buffet and open bar (wine, beer, and well drinks). Attire: Island Elegance Music by: Tip Tops! See you there!

Tickets may be picked up at will call. SHIPPING WILL NOT BE CHARGED BEFORE TRANSACTION IS PROCESSED IF PICKING UP AT WILL CALL. Email Celeste@lulubuffett.com if you plan to pick up at will call.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 22ND ANNUAL SUPER CHILI BOWL COOK OFF Flora Bama; 17401 Perdido Key Drive Pensacola, FL 10 a.m.-12 a.m., $2 per sample or $10 for six samples Let the chopping begin at the Flora-Bama’s “Super” Bowl Chili CookOff on Super Bowl Saturday. Teams of three register beforehand and will even dress up to show team spirit. They work their chili magic to win with their version of the best chili ever, and will receive an award at the end of the day. More info inside this issue. (850) 492-0611 www.florabama.com 18TH ANNUAL SNOWBIRD BRATFEST GulfVisitorGuide.com

Erie Meyer Civic Center, Gulf Shores; 1930 W. 2nd Street 10:30 – til The 18th Annual Snowbird Bratfest will be held on Saturday, February 6 in the parking lot adjacent to the Erie Meyer Civic Center in Gulf Shores. the festivities start at 10:30 a.m. and will proceed until all the brats are sold. All proceeds benefit the Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Fire and Rescue Departments.This is a rain or shine event and carry out and take out services are available in addition to the walk through lines.

MONDAY, FEB. 8 MARDI GRAS KID AND PET PARADE The Wharf in Orange Beach, 4 p.m.

ALWharf.com; 251-224-1000 The Kid and Pet Parade will take place at Palms Plaza near the Ferris wheel at The Wharf. Kids’ activities will include a bouncy house, face painting, Ferris wheel rides and a light show.

MARDI GRAS PARADE ON MAIN STREET The Wharf in Orange Beach, 6 p.m.

Following the Kid and Pet event will be a spectacular parade of the floats from the Gulf Coast’s biggest and best krewes. The parade will end with a special Spectra light show.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 LULU’S 17TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & MARDI GRAS BOAT PARADE LuLu’s; 200 East 25th Avenue Gulf Shores, 10 a.m.

Join us here at LuLu’s on Fat Tuesday, February 9, 2016 for the biggest, baddest (with a side of Lagniappe) Mardi Gras Celebration in town.

More information inside this issue.

251-967-LULU (5858) www.lulubuffett.com WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Artists registration deadline for Ballyhoo Festival, March 5, 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 24TH ANNUAL ALABAMA LIFESTYLES EXPO Caribe The Resort, 28103 Perdido Beach Blvd. Orange Beach, 8 a.m. 2 p.m.

The EXPO attracts Snowbird visitors and locals who wish to learn more about what Alabama and the Gulf Coast has to offer in a spacious and beautiful setting. The emphasis is on the great amenities available in Alabama and the Gulf Coast. The EXPO is popular with seniors, but it offers something of interest for all ages. Free admission, free parking, free door prizes, free professional services , free consultations, free tickets, free food samples are offered to attendees.

More than 70 exhibitors will provide information about community living, quality of life programs for people over 50, food samples from restaurants, hands-on-exhibits, free giveaways, things to do and see, and places to visit.

The Alabama Lifestyles Retirement EXPO is sponsored by the Alabama Advantage for Relocation, Caribe The Resort, the City of Orange Beach and the Alabama Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce. www.alabamaadvantage.com ADULT CULINARY ARTS CLASS BY INSATIABLE FLAVOR, LLC

Orange Beach Community Center; Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach, 27235 Canal Rd., 6:30-8 p.m. $30 per person -- includes all food & beverages, plus goodies to take home.

Bring your own medium mixing bowl, medium pot, whisk and rubber spatula. 251-981-4119 www.CoastalArtsCenter.com SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 SNOWBIRD PANCAKE BREAKFAST 1930 W. 2nd Street, Gulf Shores, 8 – 11 a.m. $6.00 adults, Free for children ages 6- under The firefighters and rescue squad of Gulf Shores will be the beneficiaries of a Pancake Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Erie Meyer Center in Gulf Shores.

Snowbird clubs from 10 states will stage the benefit, with all proceeds going to the Gulf Shores Fire/Rescue Association.

Jim Torney of the Wisconsin Snowbirds Club, who coordinates the pancake breakfast with the firefighters, noted that the annual event is several years old has received enthusiastic and growing support of snowbird club members from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania, as well as Wisconsin.

Local residents are encouraged to join the snowbirds by coming to

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What to do at the beach enjoy pancakes, sausage and beverages at the attractive breakfast price of $6, said Torney. (251) 968-1166 SWEET ROMANTIC AFTERNOON AT SWIFT-COLES HISTORIC HOME 17424 Swift-Coles Ln Bon Secour, AL, 1-4 p.m. $15 per person. Reservations Appreciated Tour the Home. Enjoy a “Sweets Buffet.” Listen to Love Poems & Romantic Music. Feel free to Dress Up or wear Period Clothing (not required.) Call 251-949-5550 or email swiftcoles@outlook.com. www.SwiftColesHistoricHome.com.

GCAA ART MARKET Gulf Coast Arts Alliance; 309 E. 21st Ave.First Presbyterian Gulf Shores, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The GCAA Art Market, in partnership with the City of Gulf Shores, will be an indoor event where local and regional artists will display for sale their original works of art. Concessions will be available! (251) 948-2627 gulfcoastartsalliance.com 8TH ANNUAL TROPICAL RE-UNION WEDDING VOW RENEWAL CEREMONY 200 East 25th Avenue, Gulf Shores, 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.

For all of the lovebirds out there, this one is for you! Come celebrate your love and commitment at LuLu’s 8th Annual Tropical Re-union.

Couples - Come out and enjoy the festivities with a complimentary champagne toast, complimentary wedding cake, flowers for the “brides”, certificates of re-union and some great music will help to make this day perfect. This event will take place on Saturday, February 13th, 2016 with registration beginning at 11 a.m. The Vow Renewal will take place at 2:00 p.m. Come spend the day with friends, family and all of us here at LuLu’s as we celebrate YOU!! 251 967-LULU (5858) www.lulubuffett.com 10TH ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT Orange Beach Events Center at The Wharf; 4671 Wharf Parkway Orange Beach, AL, 36561, 6 p.m. - midnight $120.00 per table Benefiting the Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Libraries, The Missouri Snowbird Club hosts the Eighth Annual Trivia Night at the Orange beach Events Center at The Wharf at 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Teams of 8 are $120.00 per table. Costumes and table decorations at Trivia Night are welcomed. Need inspiration? Consider books, songs, or movies. Bring your own libations and snacks. (314) 609-0275 www.mosnowbirds.org/Trivia.html MONDAY, FEB. 15 AND TUESDAY, FEB. 16 2016 ENTERTAINMENT SERIES PRESENTS: “DIANE SHUUR” Erie Meyer Civic Center; 1930 W. 2nd St.Gulf Shores 7 p.m. - midnight, $35 February 15 and 16 welcomes the music of Diane Shuur. Regarded as one of Contemporary Jazz leading vocalist, Diane Schuur is as eclectic as she is brilliant. Born blind from birth, and gifted with perfect pitch, GulfVisitorGuide.com

she taught herself to play piano by ear. Her distinguished recording career spans three decades and includes two Grammy Awards as well as three additional Grammy nominations. Her musical collaborations include, Barry Manilow, B.B. King and Ray Charles to name a few. She holds numerous #1 Billboard Chart recordings including “Pure Schuur” and “Heart to Heart” with B.B. King. (251) 968-1174 www.gulfshoresal.gov/index.aspx?nid=344 TUESDAY, FEB. 16 AUTHOR COFFEE TALKS WITH JOY CALLAWAY BUSKENS Library Meeting Room; 221 W. 19th Ave.Gulf Shores 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Joy Callaway Buskens invites you to take a journey into the past of Gulf Shores and Fort Morgan with the author of “Well I Never Met a Native” with a brief lecture and introduction by Christie Shannon, Gulf Shores Museum Administrator. www.thomasbnortonlibrary.com THURSDAY, FEB. 18 1ST ANNUAL DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES PRESENTS “SERVANT, ENGAGED LEADERSHIP; KEEPING A COMPASS ON YOUR COMPANY VALUES” Gulf Shores Cultural Arts Center; 19470 Oak Rd W.Gulf Shores 6 p.m.-midnight The University of South Alabama Gulf Coast Campus is pleased to present our 1st annual “Distinguished Lecture Series”. The University of South Alabama Distinguished Lecture Series brings public speakers of the highest calibre from the worlds of academia, business, the arts and civil society to our Gulf Coast campus to share their thoughts and ideas.

The lecture will be held on Th. Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. at the Gulf Shores Cultural Center, located at 19470 Oak Rd. W. (CR 6), Gulf Shores.

Mr. David Clark, General Manager, The Beach Club Spectrum Resorts will speak on “Servant, Engaged Leadership; Keeping a Compass on Your Company Values”.

The Distinguished Lecture Series are free and open to the public.

(251) 968-9860 www.southalabama.edu/gulfcoast SATURDAY, FEB. 20 2016 SWEETHEART 5K AND SEA TURTLE HALF MARATHON The Hangout; 101 E. Beach Blvd. Gulf Shores 7:30 – 10 a.m.

Grab your running shoes and head to The Hangout for a fun filled morning! There’s something for everyone with three great races and courses to choose from. The Sea Turtle 1/2 Marathon starts at 7:30am, the Sweetheart 5K begins at 8:30am and the 1 mile fun run starts at 9am. Post race party with food and drink takes place at The Hangout.

Don’t miss out, register early. (205) 966-4366 www.lafleetfeet.com MONDAY, FEB. 22 AND TUESDAY, FEB. 23 2016 ENTERTAINMENT SERIES PRESENTS: “WOMEN OF IRELAND” Erie Meyer Civic Center; 1930 W. 2nd St.Gulf Shores February 2016 • Beachin’ 24

What to do at the beach 7 p.m.-midnight, $35 February 22 and 23 offers the female driven performance Women of Ireland. Combining Ireland’s tradition of music, song and dance, this all-female production is an entertainment experience! The show features the next generation of Ireland’s leading female performers including vocalists, fiddle players, a principal dancer and up to 30 other performers. The common theme inherent in all performances is the presentation of the most revered qualities of Ireland’s ethnic music, which will be transported from the Irish fireside to the international concert hall platform. Special significance will be placed on depicting the pure qualities of Irish music in a contemporary setting while the performance will also include well known popular songs which will be given a stirring Celtic treatment. (251) 968-1174 www.gulfshoresal.gov/index.aspx?nid=344

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 DIGITAL MARKETING SUMMIT 2016 4671 Wharf Parkway Orange Beach, 12 a.m. - 12 a.m.

This a free event but must RSVP. On Thu. Feb. 25, 2016 a full day of learning with presentations, panels and discussion to help our Industry Partners, with your digital marketing initiatives.

Our Social Concierge Team will be on site to answer any questions you may have about “getting social.” Follow us on Facebook for all the updates and prepare to get your “Geek” on! www.facebook.com/ gsobdigitalsummit (251) 974-4610 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 24TH ANNUAL ORANGE BEACH SEAFOOD FESTIVAL & CAR SHOW 4830 Main Street Orange Beach, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

The Orange Beach Sports Association (OBSA) is pleased to announce the 24th Annual Orange Beach Seafood Festival is set for Feb. 27, 2016, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. This festival is the Association’s major fundraiser to support sports-related activities in our community, specifically youth baseball, softball and T-Ball. Proceeds are used to purchase uniforms, equipment, insurance, and pay for expenses of officials and sponsor clinics. The Festival is a full day of delicious food, 40+ arts and crafts vendors and music for the whole family. This is an alcohol-free event.

TUESDAY, FEB. 23 AUTHOR COFFEE TALKS WITH MICHAEL SPRINGER Library Meeting Room; 221 W. 19th Ave. Gulf Shores 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Michael Springer is a Minnesota native, graduate of Minnesota State University, former US Navy line officer and free-lance writer. If you love stories that take you back to the good old day, reminiscent of Mayberry or Tom Sawyer, you’re going to love his book. www.thomasbnortonlibrary.com

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What to do at the beach The festival includes a silent auction, car show featuring antique, classic and hot rod vehicles, a Kids Zone with climbing wall, inflatables and games and also a children’s performance pavilion. (251) 981-1524 SUNDAY, FEB. 28 GULF COAST HALF MARATHON LuLu’s in Gulf Shores, 8 a.m.

LuLu’s is the best place to kick off those New Year’s resolutions!! Join us for “Gulf Coast Half Marathon” in March 1st 2015. We are the START and FINISH of the race, so you know what that means: The almost famous POST-RACE PARTY complete with good food, cold drinks and great music!! Check www.gulfcoasthalf.com for more information.

MONDAY, FEB. 29 AND TUESDAY, MAR. 1 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM 2016 ENTERTAINMENT SERIES PRESENTS: “THE FOUR FRESHMEN” Erie Meyer Civic Center; 1930 W. 2nd St., Gulf Shores 7 p.m.- midnight Tickets: $35 On February 29 and March 1 The Four Freshmen are back by popular demand and will close out the 2016 Entertainment Series. The Four Freshmen have been singing with a harmony that is uniquely their own for 65 years. This tight knit quartet is inspired by the Beach Boy’s Brian Wilson, The Mamas and The Papas, Frankie Valli and the Manhattan Transfer. They have recorded over 75 albums, 70 top selling singles, and received six Grammy Nominations. Freshmen classics such as “Day By Day” and “Blue Word” will take you back to the good old days!

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ONGOING EVENTS...

TUESDAYS, FEB. 2 AND FEB. 16 Winter Civil War Tours Museum; 110 Hwy 180, Gulf Shores, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Regular Admission Required Fort Morgan will being hosting Civil War Tours this Winter. Get ready and dress according to the weather conditions, because on Jan. 12 and 26, and Feb. 2 and 16 from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. visitors will be led on a tour of the fort by a uniformed historical interpreter. Artillery firing will

happen during the tour. Plan now to attend! 251-540-5257 www.fort-morgan.org

FEB. 3 AND FEB. 17 GULF SHORES CAMERA CLUB MEETINGS Gulf Shores Library Conference Room, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Open to anyone interested in photography.

If you have any questions, contact Richard Jarzynka at 586-504-5478.

February 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19 and 20; February 14 and 21 “Take a Number Darling” 2022 West 2nd Street Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 7:30 – midnight; 2 p.m. on Sunday Adults $15 Students $12 Since concert pianist Duncan Latimer and wife, Ellen, soap opera star, lead impeccable lives, their P.R. lady has no qualms over having a reporter from a scandal magazine interview them. But just before he arrives, so does Duncan’s old Navy buddy and Ellen’s former lover from her literally messy past and so does an extra wife Duncan forgot to tell anyone about. It’s crazy and comical confusion all the way.

(251) 968-6721, www.sbct.biz THROUGH FEB. 15 LET’S PAINT WITH JANE SELLIER Orange Beach Community Centerl 4849 S Wilson Blvd Orange Beach 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., $85 Bring your painting supplies, a picture to use as a painting reference and a canvas or watercolor paper size of your choice.

This class encourages you to express your own style in your own medium.

Jane and Barbara will both be available to help you approach the subject and how to use the tools but interpretation is up to the artist.

Some (but not much) previous painting experience is required. Limited space available. www.coastalartscenter.com FEB. 1 – MAR. 24 4TH ANNUAL COUCH TO 5K TRAINING SERIES Bodenhamer Recreation Center 310 W. 19th Ave. Gulf Shores, AL, 36542, $85 The City of Gulf Shores is gearing up for the 4th annual Couch to 5K Training Series. Is an eight week program geared for absolute Eat. Shop. Play. Stay.

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What to do at the beach beginners and designed to get you physically active and 5K ready.

Training is Feb. 1 - Mar. 24 and classes are held every M. and Thur. night from 6 – 7 p.m. with the Flora-Bama’s Beach Run/Walk for America’s Warriors 5K as the target race on Mar. 26.

Training is led by Holly Cade, Customer Service Representative and ACE certified personal trainer at the Bodenhamer Center.

For additional information about the various programs and events at the Bodenhamer Center please contact Nicole Ard, Recreation Manager or visit our website. (251) 968-1424 www.gulfshoresal.gov MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY MAKE YOUR OWN GLASS Orange Beach Coastal Arts Center, 9 a.m., $75 per person Includes 30 minute live glass-blowing demonstration of ornament, flower and paperweight by our resident artists. Then choose which one you would like to create yourself! Classes last up to 2.5 hours.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Class space is limited. We hold reservations with a credit card. If you do not attend, and we do not receive notice of cancellation from you by 4 p.m. the day prior to a class, you will be charged a fee of $75 per person. Call 251-981-ARTS (2787) to register.

THROUGH FEB. 24 WINTER CLAY CLASSES Clay Studio; 26389 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 1 – 3 p.m., $250 Wheel Throwing is an eight week session to be held Jan. 6 - Feb. 24 from 1 - 3 p.m. and includes 25 lbs. of clay with additional clay available for purchase.

Open to beginner and intermediate skill levels students will learn the basics of wheel throwing, trimming, glazing, attachment and embellishment. 251-981-ARTS(2787) coastalartscenter.com MAKE YOUR OWN CLAY Orange Beach Coastal Arts Center , 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Glaze pottery - $20 per item and up; Hand building - $50 per hour; Throwing on the pottery wheel - $65 per hour.

Call 251-981-ARTS (2787) to register.

JAN. 12 – APR. 5 AFTER SCHOOL ARTS PROGRAM Orange Beach Recreation Center Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach, 4849 S. Wilson Blvd.

Orange Beach, 3:15-5:15 p.m., $150 Tuesdays: Visual Arts (Culinary arts, pottery, acrylic/tempera histories, sports photography, poetry, glass & weaving) 2ND – 6TH GRADES OB Elementary students will walk to the Rec Center under adult supervision or parents may drop children off 3:15-3:30. All supplies and snack provided. Limited space available per class.

For more information or to apply for a scholarship, email jjones@ cityoforangebeach.com. 251-981-2787 27 Beachin • February 2016

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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Gallery, 225 E. 24th Ave., Gulf Shores 3:15 p.m., Encourage early sign up. gulfcoastartsalliance.com, gulfcoastartsalliance@gmail.com, 251-948-2627 Mondays: Drawing with Colored Pencil, Heather Mitchell Tuesdays: Painting in Pastel, Tommy Vogel; Violin, Viola and Cello, group lessons for beginners, students must commit to two quarters.; Gulf Coast Youth Chorale, Pam Winstead and Kayla Dowling Wednesdays: Pottery, Dan Rush Fridays: Mixed Media, Blair Garth MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY PAINTING IN PASTEL WITH TOMMY VOGEL Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Gallery, 225 E. 24th Ave., Gulf Shores 10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m.

Individual classes are $35, children and students $25 and groups of 3 or more, $25 each.

Tommy provides all materials and students complete a painting each class. Contact us at 251-948-2627 or visit www.gulfcoastartsalliance.com.

TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY ADVENTURES IN WATERCOLOR, MARY LOU NICOLAI 10:00 a.m.-noon, Wednesdays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. $50 per class, all supplies included, a painting will be completed GCAA Art Gallery, 225 East 24th Ave., Gulf Shores To schedule, telephone 251-948-2627, or email gulfcoastartsalliance@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY POTTERY, WANDA PRICE 10:00 a.m.-moon $60.00 per class, all supplies included GCAA Art Gallery, 225 East 24th Ave., Gulf Shores To schedule, telephone 251-948-2627, or email gulfcoastartsalliance@gmail.com.

FRIDAY ACRYLIC PAINTING WITH MARIA BASTIN Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Gallery, 225 E. 24th Ave., Gulf Shores, 10 a.m. - noon , $35 All materials are included and students complete a painting in each class.

SATURDAY DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS AND TRICKS WITH DORIE PARSONS Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Gallery, 225 E. 24th Ave., Gulf Shores, 10 a.m. - noon , $15 Many class topics available GulfVisitorGuide.com

live local music KARAOKE

Foley American Legion Post 99 Friday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 6 p.m.

Gelato Joe’s Monday at 7 p.m.

Good Time Charlie’s Tuesday at 10 p.m.

The Office Lounge Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Ft. Morgan Behind The Pines Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Tacky Jacks Thursday and Saturday at 9 p.m.

Gulf Shores Pink Pony Pub every night at 7 p.m.

Tacky Jacks Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.

Mudbugs Thu, Fri and Sat at 8 p.m.

Orange Beach Island Times Daiquiri Bar Saturday at 8 p.m.

Happy Harbor on the Line Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Tacky Jacks Thursday at 6 p.m.

Undertow Wed - Fri at 9:30 p.m.

OPEN MIC

Foley American Legion Post 99 Friday and Sunday at 6 p.m Moe’s Original Bar B Que Tuesday at 7 p.m.

The Office Lounge Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Gulf Shores Tacky Jacks Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

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Orange Beach Ginny Lanes Monday at 6 p.m.

Happy Harbor the Mothership Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Live Bait Monday at 8 p.m.

Perdido Key Flora-Bama Monday at 6 p.m.

MONDAY, FEB.1

Gulf Shores Nolan’s Lisa Zanghi Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey Orange Beach The Hot Spot Logan Spicer

TUESDAY, FEB. 2

Gulf Shores Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey Orange Beach The Hot Spot Brent Burns

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 3

Gulf Shores Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey Orange Beach The Hot Spot Barstool Surfers

THURSDAY, FEB. 4

Gulf Shores Nolan’s Midnight Confessions

FRIDAY, FEB. 5

Fairhope Windmill Market Ground Level Fall Gulf Shores Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Orange Beach

SATURDAY, FEB. 6

Gulf Shores Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. Orange Beach Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee

SUNDAY, FEB. 7

Gulf Shores Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. Orange Beach Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo’s Brittany Bell Silverhill Frog Pond at Blue Moon Farm Kinky Friedman opening with Will Kimbrough

MONDAY, FEB. 8

Gulf Shores Nolan’s Lisa Zanghi Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey Orange Beach The Hot Spot Logan Spicer

TUESDAY, FEB. 9

Gulf Shores Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey Orange Beach The Hot Spot Brent Burns

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10 Gulf Shores Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey Orange Beach The Hot Spot Barstool Surfers

THURSDAY, FEB. 11

Gulf Shores Nolan’s Midnight Confessions

FRIDAY, FEB. 12

Fairhope Windmill Market Ground Level Fall Gulf Shores Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Orange Beach Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee

SATURDAY, FEB. 13

Gulf Shores Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. Orange Beach Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee

SUNDAY, FEB. 14

Gulf Shores Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. Orange Beach Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo’s Brittany Bell Silverhill Frog Pond at Blue Moon Farm Grayson Capps, Jon Cook, Ryan Balthrop, Corky Hughes, Mac Walter

MONDAY, FEB. 15

Gulf Shores Nolan’s Lisa Zanghi Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey Orange Beach The Hot Spot Logan Spicer

TUESDAY, FEB. 16

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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 24

Orange Beach The Hot Spot Brent Burns

Orange Beach Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17

SUNDAY, FEB. 21

Gulf Shores Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey Orange Beach The Hot Spot Barstool Surfers

THURSDAY, FEB. 18

Gulf Shores Nolan’s Midnight Confessions

FRIDAY, FEB. 19

Fairhope Windmill Market Ground Level Fall Gulf Shores Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Orange Beach Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee

SATURDAY, FEB. 20

Gulf Shores Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Johnny B.

Gulf Shores Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. Orange Beach Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo’s Brittany Bell

MONDAY, FEB 22

Gulf Shores Nolan’s Lisa Zanghi Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey Orange Beach The Hot Spot Logan Spicer

TUESDAY, FEB. 23

Gulf Shores Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey Orange Beach The Hot Spot Brent Burns

Gulf Shores Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey Orange Beach The Hot Spot Barstool Surfers Gulf Shores Nolan’s Midnight Confessions

Gulf Shores Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. Orange Beach Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo’s Brittany Bell Silverhill Frog Pond at Blue Moon Farm Grayson Capps, Papa Mali, Corky Hughes

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Capt. Mark‘Who’s askson the Island?’

Seeing as this will appear in the February “Valentine” issue, I thought I’d write about two people that have been happily married for many years. After checking with a few friends, it was unanimously agreed upon that I should talk to my old friend Elmer Jarvie, a wonderfully classy, and talented, gentleman who has been married going on 63 years. With a grin that lights up a room, he says, that if he could turn back the clock, he’d do it all over again.

Elmer first saw daylight on his grandmother’s farm in Bellaire, Michigan on May 18, 1929. Back then, people couldn’t afford doctors, so his mom drove 90 miles down to his grandmother’s farm in a 1929 Whippet when it was almost time to deliver. Her mom was a midwife, and his mom was comfortable going there for help. Elmer was the third oldest in a family where he had 11 siblings, each was born approximately 14 months apart. In 1935, his dad had saved enough to buy a small farm located about 8 miles from Rudyard, Michigan. Elmer remembers walking 1 ½ miles to school from first grade until the eighth grade. The children carried their lunches in the old gallon tin cans that had originally been full of peanut butter (a bit of memorabilia). He said that often his toes would be freezing by time he got to his one room school.

His teacher would take their shoes off, pack their feet in snow, and then put the children near the wood burning stove to let their feet slowly warm up. At 14 years old, Elmer went to work at a gas station. The money he earned went into the family kitty to help with costs. He had a special chauffeur driver’s permit to drive the GulfVisitorGuide.com

gas truck out to the farms to fill their tanks with gas and/or diesel.

The farm was a blessing to the family. As children, they learned to share. They learned responsibility, and to be accountable for their actions. Their mom baked 9 loaves of bread every other day for the family. He remembers getting up at 5 a.m. and going out to help his dad milk the cows. They survived the depression in tact by growing their own vegetables (storing them in the cow bins in the barn), getting the milk from their own dozen or so cows (selling the cream from the milk), and getting eggs from their 300 chickens.

They sold the eggs and occasionally a chicken or two in his uncle’s store in town.

High school was tough for Elmer. Between doing his choirs, working a part time job at the gas station, and finding time to study his homework with only candlelight to see his books, he still managed to graduate with honors.

From high school, he went to Michigan State and graduated with a degree in education to teach Industrial Arts specializing in woodworking, and working with metal.

While at Michigan State, Elmer met Junia. She was a freshman and he was a senior. Elmer was a dorm counselor and the dorm sponsored a dance. He saw this “gorgeous woman” who was there with her date. Junia says it was a blind date someone had fixed her up. A week later, Elmer called her. He saw her at the dance, but she hadn’t seen him. She kept turning him down for a date till she got tired of him asking, and said yes to shut him up. When she agreed February 2016 • Beachin’ 30

to go out on Saturday, he’d ask her to go out on Friday also, just to tie her up on date nights so no one else could ask her out.

One of his courses was ROTC. Upon graduation, he had to serve out his two years commitment to the Army, and was told to report immediately to Fort Bliss, Texas. While Elmer was there (Junia’s junior year in MS), she came down to Fort Bliss, Texas, and Elmer and Junia were married May 20, 1953 in El Paso. Elmer laughs when he remembers that before Junia left Michigan, Junia’s mom gave her $100 just in case the marriage didn’t work out and she wanted to come home. She still has the $100 stashed…just in case.

While in the army, Elmer was a platoon leader. He was sent to Korea and then up on the 38th parallel, but didn’t see any action.

From there to Japan as a Mess Officer, and then a PX officer. After the army, Elmer went back to Michigan to teach, but after 14 years he’d had enough.

Having grown up on a farm, he soon went back to his roots, and started raising baby pigs. He had about 30 sows, and 300 piglets. He remembers on the extra cold days he would bring the pigs in the house where they could sleep next to the heat registers to keep warm. Occasionally he’d go out and sleep with them so he could keep an eye on them.

After raising pigs and barely making a living, he went to work for E.W.Bliss where he worked 12 years making heavy duty presses for industrial plants, mostly from the Auto Industry. He also worked making up the service manuals for the presses. The foreign competition for the presses was immense. Japan, Korea,

and other foreign countries had companies that could produce presses so much cheaper that it put E.W. Bliss out of business.

Deciding he’d done that long enough anyway, he applied to the Post Office to be a rural Mail Carrier, then a clerk, then promoted to Postmaster where he served the community for the next 14 years.

After retirement, Elmer and Junia decided to make a trip down to Key West. After discussing it, they decided to stop in Gulf Shores to see some other friends that had retired to Sailboat Bay. While waiting to leave Michigan, they spotted an ad in their local Michigan paper for a rental at the townhouse condominium, The Sand dollar, for $500 a month. They came and liked it so much, that they started checking around to come back again. They rented at the Phoenix the next year, and each year a different Phoenix as it was being built. In 2002, they decided to buy here and stay. He loves the area and became very active at the United Methodist Church. He volunteers his talents at the church and you cannot walk in there without seeing his work. He’s 86 this year and says he has slowed down some, but still never says no when asked to help. Junia plays bridge twice a week, and they both eat lunch 5 days a week at DeSotos, their favorite restaurant. His favorite thing to do is to sit out on his deck, enjoy the sunshine, and smoke a good cigar.

How very fortunate we are to have Elmer and Junia on the Island, and how fortunate I am to be able to call them my friends.

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For more than 50 years, Thomas Hospital has earned a reputation of healthcare excellence. With recognition from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement, we are leading the way in orthopaedic surgery. We are proud of the accomplishments of our orthopaedic surgeons and look forward to providing superior care in the region. For more information about orthopaedic services, visit thomashospitalortho.org

Back row: Dan Matthews, M.D.; Andy Harcourt, M.D.; John Todd, M.D.; Paul Canale, M.D.; T. Gregory Terral, M.D.; Albert J. Savage IV, M.D.; Bill Roberts, M.D. Front row: Matt Goldman, M.D.; Rhett Hubley, M.D.; Joey Carter, M.D.; Jason Determann, M.D.; John Rodriguez-Feo, M.D. Not pictured: George Corbett, M.D.

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Assembly of God

ASSEMBLY OFCHURCH GOD CHRISTIAN LIFE

Christian Life the 25550 Canal Rd, Island Orange Church Beach 25550 Canal967-4840 Rd., Orange Beach www.christianlifechurch.tv 251-967-4840 www.christianlifechurch.tv GULFWAY CHURCH 541 Cotton Creek Dr. (Co. Rd. 4), Gulf Gulfway Church Shores 541 Cotton Creek Dr. (Co. Rd. 4), 968-6858 Gulf Shores www.gulfwaychurch.com 251-968-6858 www.gulfwaychurch.com Baptist FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BAPTIST GULF SHORES First 2200 Baptist Church GulfShores Shores West First St.,ofGulf 2200 W. 1st968-7369 St., Gulf Shores 251-968-7369 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BEACH First BaptistORANGE Church of Orange Beach 4773 BayCircle, Circle,Orange Orange Beach 4773 Bay Beach 981-4288 251-981-4288 www.firstbaptistorangebeach.com www.firstbaptistorangebeach.com FISHERMEN BAPTIST CHURCH Fisherman 17101 RiverBaptist Rd., BonChurch Secour 17101 River949-6387 Rd., Bon Secour 251-949-6387 www.fomm.org www.fomm.org FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH 7159 County Baptist Rd. 10, Bon Secour Friendship Church 7159 County949-6486 Rd. 10, Bon Secour 251-949-6486 ISLAND FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH Island Fellowship Baptist Church 28290 Canal Rd, Orange Beach

28290 Canal Rd., Orange Beach 980-1005 251-980-1005 LAGOON BAPTIST CHURCH

Lagoon Baptist Church 17867 State Hwy 180 W., Gulf Shores 17867 State Highway 180 W., Gulf Shores 968-7057 251-968-7057 www.lagoonbc.com www.lagoonbc.com OYSTER BAY BAPTIST CHURCH, SBC 4280 Rd., Gulf Shores Oyster BayPlash Baptist Church, SBC 4280 Plash968-7805 Rd., Gulf Shores www.oysterbaybaptist.org 251-968-7805 www.oysterbaybaptist.org ROMAR BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH

23370 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach Romar Beach Baptist Church 981-8959 23370 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach www.romarbeach.org

251-981-8959 SHELLwww.romarbeach.org BANKS BAPTIST CHURCH 12125 State Hwy 180, Gulf Shores Shell Banks540-7136 Baptist Church

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Catholic CATHOLIC OUR LADY OF THE GULF Our LadyCATHOLIC of the GulfCHURCH Catholic Church 308 22nd Shores 308E. East 22ndAve., Ave, Gulf Gulf Shores 251-968-7062 968-7062 www.ourladyofthegulfal.org www.ourladyofthegulfal.org ST. THOMAS-BY-THE-SEA 26547 Perdido Beach By Blvd., St. Thomas TheOrange Sea Beach 981-8132 26547 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach www.stthomasbythesea.org 251-981-8132 www.stthomasbythesea.org Church of Christ CHURCH OF CHRIST OF

CHURCH OF CHRIST GULF SHORES

Church of 1st Christ GulfShores Shores 2414 W. St, Gulf 2414 W. 1st St., Gulf Shores 968-7769 www.gulfshoreschurchofchrist.org 251-968-7769 www.gulfshoreschurchofchrist.org Episcopal HOLY SPIRIT EPISCOPAL CHURCH EPISCOPAL 616 Morgan Rd, GulfChurch Shores HolyFort Spirit Episcopal 968-5988 616 Fort Morgan Rd., Gulf Shores www.holyspiritepiscopalgulfshores.com 251-968-5988 www.holyspiritepiscopalgulfshores.com ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 6270 Bon Secour Hwy, Bon Secour St. Peter’s949-6254 Episcopal Church

6270 Bon Secour Highway, Bon Secour 251-949-6254 Greek Orthodox ST. ATHANASIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHAPEL GREEK ORTHODOX 220 E. 20th Ave, Orthodox Gulf ShoresChapel St. Athanasios Greek 220 E. 20th967-2020 Ave., Gulf Shores stathanasios.al.goarch.org 251-967-2020 stathanasios.al.goarch.org Lutheran GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA

LUTHERAN 491 West 23rd Ave, Gulf Shores

Grace Lutheran Church-ELCA 968-5991 491 W. 23rd Ave., Gulf Shores 251-968-5991 PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 8250 Roscoe Rd., Gulf Shores Peace Lutheran 974-2545 Church

8250 Roscoe Rd., Gulf Shores ST. JUDE’S 251-974-2545

BY THE SEA LUTHERAN CHURCH 312By E. 16th ShoresChurch St. Jude’s The Ave, Sea Gulf Lutheran 968-5833 312 E. 16th Ave., Gulf Shores 251-968-5833 Methodist - United GULF SHORES UNITED METHODIST - UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Gulf1900 Shores United Methodist Church Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores 1900 Gulf Shores Pkwy., Gulf Shores 968-2411 251-968-2411 www.gulfshoresumc.org www.gulfshoresumc.org

MORGAN’S CHAPEL UNITED Morgan’s CHURCH Chapel METHODIST United Methodist Church Hwy 10, across from Swift School, Bon Secour Highway 10, across from Swift School, Bon 949-7400 Secour 251-949-7400 ORANGE BEACH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 28751 Canal Rd., Orange Beach Church Orange Beach United Methodist 981-6751 28751 Canal Rd., Orange Beach www.orangebeachumc.org 251-981-6751 www.orangebeachumc.org Non-Denominational NON-DENOMINATIONAL IGLESIA CASA DE LUZ

Christian Service Center Companerismo Cristiano Programs: Emergency Aid, Food Pantry, 225 E. 24th Ave, Gulf Shores Ozanam Charitable 948-3467 Pharmacy and Meals on Wheels DolphinHOUSE Ave., Gulf SAFE317 HARBOR OFShores PRAYER 251-968-5256 Multi-Culture Full Gospel 7320 Bonwww.cscgs.com Secour Hwy, Bon Secour 223-3615

Iglesia Casa De Luz ST.Companerismo ANDREW BY THE SEA, Cristiano A COMMUNITY CHURCH 225 E. 24th Ave., Gulf Shores 17263 Ft. 251-948-3467 Morgan Rd, Gulf Shores 968-3900 www.standrewbythesea.org

Safe Harbor House of Prayer Multi-Culture Full Gospel Presbyterian 7320PRESBYTERIAN Bon Secour Highway, Bon Secour FIRST CHURCH (USA) 251-223-3615 OF GULF SHORES 309 East 21st Ave., Gulf Shores St. Andrew

By The Sea, 968-7720 www.gspres.com A Community Church

17263 Fort Morgan Rd., Gulf Shores GRACE251-968-3900 FELLOWSHIP PCA 19470 Co. Rd. 6, Gulf Shores www.standrewbythesea.org 968-5302 www.gracefellowship-pca.com

Worship on the Water Flora-Bama Lounge ORANGE BEACH 17401 Perdido Key Dr, Perdido Key, FL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH http://www.centralonline.tv/Flora-Bama 26640 Canal Rd, Orange Beach (850) 483-6274 981-4220 www.orangebeachpresbyterian.org

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First Presbyterian Church (USA) CHRISTIAN SERVICE CENTER PROGRAMS: Emergency Aid, Food Pantry, of Gulf Shores Ozanam and 309 E.Charitable 21st Ave.,Pharmacy Gulf Shores Meals on Wheels.

251-968-7720 317 Dolphin Ave., Gulf Shores www.gspres.com 968-5256 www.cscgs.com

Orange Beach Presbyterian Church 26640 Canal Rd., Orange Beach 251-981-4220 www.orangebeachpresbyterian.org GulfVisitorGuide.com

We know you love our beach!

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach strive to provide a safe, clean, family-friendly environment. You can help protect the coast by observing beach rules and regulations.

Enjoy the beach responsibly and safely.

Prohibited items include glass containers, fires, pets & loud music.

PLEASE REMOVE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS DAILY Any personal property left on the beach one hour after sunset will be removed and disposed of overnight.

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Winter Special Take advantage of our Winter Special. Now through February 29 you can get a 6-hour charter aboard the Reel Surprise or Gulf Winds II for only $65.00 per person. What are you waiting for? Make your reservations today!

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hooked on fishin’ with Phil Dortch

For years, people have used a variety of methods, some quite creative, to lure game within shooting range. Probably one of the most popular is the modern electronic calls, but hand and mouth calls are also very effective. The Robinson family, better known as Duck Dynasty, has made a fortune making duck calls. Predator calls for coyote, fox and bobcat are a growing sport. Deer hunters use grunt calls and rattling antlers in hopes of killing that monster buck. I guess you’re wondering by now, what does this have to do with fishing? Actually, in a practical sense, all the afore mentioned techniques are considered “attractants.” This is big business to a hunter. However, in the world of fishing, it’s known as “chumming.”

Like with hunting, there are a variety of methods, depending on your target species of fish. For instance, the best way to entice stubborn Sheepshead to bite is to use a long handle floor scraper blade and scrape barnacles off the gas rigs or local piers. This will often ignite a feeding frenzy.

A great way to catch Spadefish is to catch a Cannonball Jellyfish, thread a wire thru its body and hang it over the side of your boat. Cut pieces off the Jellyfish to use as bait. This type creature does not sting.

Many years ago, I lived in Jacksonville Florida. We would buy cans of dog or cat food, punch holes in the can, attach a string, hang it off a pier at night around lights and use a cast net to catch shrimp. If there are King Mackerel in the area, tie your boat to the rig and cut up small pieces of pogie or Croaker. Better yet, use a “chum churn” which is a pvc device about 4-inches around, with a blade inside to chop up the bait and release small pieces into the water creating a chum slick. The same can be accomplished with chopped fish in a bucket with holes drilled in the side and hung over the side of the boat. You can also purchase frozen blocks or bags of chum. There are various chumming gadgets on the market. If you have ever watched a shark fishing TV show, chumming is done by hanging lots of scrap fish over the side causing a slick.

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With all that being said, probably the most ingenious method of chumming I have ever witnessed was done by one of my fishing buddies, Larry Kling. We were offshore Snapper fishing when he dragged out a large plastic tub filled with what looked like mud. Not wanting to appear ignorant, I kept bottom fishing, pulling up small snapper. Before long, he was catching huge snapper only 20 feet down. My curiosity finally got the best of me and I blurted out “What in the world are you doing?” His response was, “I’m using a Chum Ball.” So in case you have never tried such a method, he was gracious enough to share his secret recipe which was learned from fishing in the Florida Keys years ago. So here we go.

CHUM CHURN RECIPE: (Not to eat) Purchase a plastic tub about 2 feet by 1.5 feet and 6-8 inches high.

Buy a 25 pound block of frozen Menhaden.

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You must have an electric or hand cranked meat grinder.

Defrost the block of Menhaden and grind. Get ready for quite a smell.

Masonry fine sand. Beach sand is too coarse and will not mix properly.

Start the mixture by putting about one inch of chum in the tub with 6-7 handfulls of sand. Mix thoroughly. The mixture must be such consistency so that you can make a softball size ball, toss it into the air and catch it without it breaking apart. Continue the process until all the chum us used. Next, put your tub, filled with the chum mixture, in the freezer until ready for use.

To use, thaw. Take alewives bait or half a cigar minnow, hook it, then make a softball size ball of the chum, packing it around your hooked bait. Use a spinning reel. Trip the bail, ease the bait ball into the water, (do not toss it) allowing it to sink slowly while stripping off line by hand.

You can measure the depth the ball will sink as you pull line off the reel.When the chum ball reaches the desired depth that you see fish on the depth finder, trip your reel bail closed and quickly jerk the line. This will break the chum ball apart, causing a smelly slick and expose your bait and hook. Hang on for a bite. It will be necessary to have a bucket of clean water nearby to wash your hands before handling you reel.

You may start out fishing 50 feet or more, depending where the fish are, but gradually you should be able to

catch them possibly near the top because they will tend to follow the scent trail. An option for determining how deep you bait is going would be to load your reel with color coded line. This line is a different color every 5 or 10 feet. Another option is to install a line counter on your rod. Fishing with a chum ball works best on a slack current. Free line with no weight. Let it naturally sink.

Hopefully, we will have a decent Red Snapper season this year. Be aware of the 9 mile state water change instead of the previous 3 mile limit. My understanding is that this only applies to Reef Fish and only when that species is in season. Always best to check with Marine Resources before going.

Here’s a new little twist on pan frying fish.

Mix one egg, a little buttermilk, a little mustard. Coat fish filets. Roll in a dry mixture of Panko and Zatarain’s New Orleans Style Fish Fry. Skillet fry in a little olive oil till done. Place cooked filets on a wire rack, not paper towels which causes the bottom to be soggy. Enjoy.

Remember to obey the rules and get home safe. Teach a kid to fish and create memories that will last a lifetime.

For more info contact Capt. Phil @251-223-3682 or Email ISLANDWESTCHARTERS@YAHOO.COM or WWW.ISLANDWESTCHARTERS.COM or see me on Facebook.

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Welcome

Snowbirds

To cater to our winter vistors, the beach has many Snowbird Clubs that invite travelers to congregate with other beach-goers from their state. The Snowbird Clubs host meetings thorughout the Snowbird season (through March) at many of the local venues down at the beach.

coffee and donuts available at 9am. Meetings include entertainment, announcements of club activities and $1 door prize tickets. A one-year membership to participate in the meetings costs $3 per person. Visit our website www.michiganclubalabama.com

WISCONSIN SNOWBIRD CLUB 4671 Wharf Pkwy W., Orange Beach The Wisconsin Snowbird Club will meet at 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 3 and 18, Mar. 2 and 9 at the Orange Beach Event Center. For information, visit our website.

MINNESOTA SNOWBIRD CLUB 26189 Canal Rd, Orange Beach Minnesota Snowbird Club will meet Tuesday mornings for breakfast at Cayman Grill. Doors open at 7:30 a.m with breakfast starting at 8:30 a.m.

PENNSYLVANIA SNOWBIRD CLUB 25311 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach The Pennsylvania Snowbird Club will meet at Hazel’s Seafood Restaurant in Orange Beach. The 8:00 a.m. meetings are February 3, 10 and 24, and March 2 and 9. Potluck luncheons are at noon February 17 at the Orange Beach Presbyterian Church on Canal Road.

MISSOURI SNOWBIRD CLUB 27200 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach The Missouri Club will meet at the Perdido Beach Resort for breakfast at 9 a.m. on Feb. 10 and 24, 2016. The cost is $9 per person. Visit our website at www.mosnowbirds.org.

OHIO SNOWBIRD CLUB 26189 Canal Rd., Orange Beach Ohio Snowbird Club will meet at Cayman Grill for 2016. Doors open 8:30 a.m. Buffet will be ready between 9:15 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.

Meeting days are Wednesday, February 3, 17, and March 2. To RSVP for the breakfast, please contact Sharon at 419-769-2199.

NEW YORK SNOWBIRD CLUB 26189 Canal Rd., Orange Beach New York Snowbird Club will meet for lunch at Cayman Grill. Gathering starts at 11 a.m., and lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. Meeting days are Thursday, Feb. 11 and 25 and March 10. Please RSVP to Frank at 251981-3120, or email at nysnowbirds@gmail.com at least three days before the scheduled luncheon.

NORTH DAKOTA AND SOUTH DAKOTA SNOWBIRD CLUB 25311 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach North Dakota and South Dakota Club will meet at Hazel’s Family Restaurant in Orange Beach. The 8:30 a.m. meetings are set for February 23 and March 8.

MICHIGAN SNOWBIRD CLUB 1930 W 2nd St., Gulf Shores The Michigan Club will meet at the Erie Meyer Center in Gulf Shores at 10am on Feb. 4 and 18 and Mar. 3, 2016. Doors open at 8:30am with

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ILLINOIS SNOWBIRD CLUB 26189 Canal Rd., Orange Beach Illinois Snowbird Club will meet at Cayman Grill February 12 and 26 and March 11. Door open at 7:45 a.m followed by an 8 a.m. breakfast.

INDIANA SNOWBIRD CLUB 26189 Canal Rd., Orange Beach The Indiana Club will meet at Cayman Grill Feb. 11 and 25 and Mar. 10.

Doors open at 7:30 am, breakfast served at 8:00 am.

IOWA SNOWBIRD CLUB 27200 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach The Iowa Club will meet at Perdido Beach Resort for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 10 and 24, 2016. The cost is $10. Register at www.iowaalabamagulfcoastsnowbirds.org.

ONGOING EVENTS...

EVERY THURSDAY SNOWBIRD POTLUCK LUNCHEONS 260 Clubhouse Drive, Gulf Shores Senior Snowbirds Potluck luncheons meet every Thursday in January through March. Meets at the Gulf Shores Adult Activity Center located on Club House Drive. Bring a dish for at least 8 to 10 people. For information call the Adult Activity Center at 251-968-1173 or Michael O’Rourke at 251-981-2493.

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Dining

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featuring:

Bryan Hart at Tacky Jacks

In this issue: Desoto’s Restaurant Lulu’s Fish River Grill Gulf Shores Steamer Tacky Jacks Papa Roccos Original Oyster House Bill’s by the beach

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Bill’s By The Beach Seasonal Menu Appetizers Coconut Shrimp Bacon & Crab Cheesecake Smoked Tuna Giant Hushpuppies Fried Green Tomato Sliders Peel & Eat Gulf Shrimp Fried Mac & Cheese Bread Boule

Soup Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Crab & Corn Bisque Soup of the Day

Cowboy Ribeye Steak

Salads Grilled Caesar Salad Apple, Pecan & Bleu Cheese Salad Goat Cheese Popper Salad House Salad

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Lunch & Dinner Favorites The Beach Eats USA episode on Food Network featuring Bill’s By The Beach highlighted Chef Jon’s savory Bacon and Crab cheesecake creation, with rich flavors of bacon, crab, cream cheese and Vidalia tomato jam. Made entirely from scratch in-house, this popular and delicious appetizer is suitable to share.

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Porterhouse Pork Chop Cowboy Ribeye Steak Cowgirl Ribeye Steak Petite Filet Mignon "Catch of the Day" New Orleans Style Gulf Shrimp Platter Seafood Pot Pie Shrimp & Grits Pasta-laya Pecan Pesto Linguini Three Cheese Mac Spinach Alfredo Smoked Tuna Melt Classic Cuban Chef's Daily Taco Selection Bill’s Beach Burger Fried Shrimp Po'boy Menu subject to change without notice.

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Tacky Jacks Mexican Garbage Nachos

Shrimp PoBoy

Peel & Eat Shrimp

Gator Bites

Firecracker Shrimp Po Boy

Crawfish PoBoy

Crawfish Tails

Crab Claws

Flaky Fish PoBoy

Chicken PoBoy

Crisp Luau Pork Bites Buffalo Wings

Chicken Strips Smoked Tuna Dip

Philly Cheese Steak

“Tacky Shrimp”

Oyster Platter

Firecracker Shrimp

Shrimp & Grits

Shrimp Tacos

Grilled Mahi Mahi Crab Cake Dinner

Shrimp & Cheese Grits

Steamed Royal Reds

Shrimp Platters

Fried Seafood Tri o Platter

Steamed Royal Reds

Ribeye Steak Platter & Combo Platter

Seafood Salad’ Taco Salad

Fish Tacos

Jacks Half Pound Hand Pattied

Flaky Fish Platter Ahi Tuna Platter

Grilled Tuna Samich

Chicken and Shrimp Wraps

Fried Pickles Fried Green Tomato

Shrimp Platter

Oyster Po Boy

Famous Tacky Jacks Farmer’s Omelet Build Your Own Omelet

Shrimp Omelet

Seared Tuna Salad

Hash & Eggs

Sunrise Egg Platter

Jacks House Salad

Steak & Egg Platter

Breakfast Sandwich

Traditional Caesar Salad

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Orders To Go: CALL 251-948-7262 or 251-948-6529 Highway 59, Gulf Shores 1/2 Mi. North of the Beach • Live Entertainment 7 nights a week NEVER A COVER CHARGE! • Full Menu until Midnight • Lunch Specials Daily M-F 11-2 • Happy Hour 11-7 Mon.-Fri.

• Appetizers • Steamed Seafood • Award-winning Pizza Specialty Pizzas • Pasta • Oysters: Suck ‘em down RAW on the Half Shell or

Steam ‘em up with a ‘lil drawn butter & lemon • Award-Winning Oyster Specialties: • Hot Shucks Cajun • Baked • Alfredo • Rockyfeller • Parmesan • Fiesta

www.paparocco.com

Visit our website for our current nightly music line up!

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14” LARGE

14” LARGE

14” LARGE

$15.25 ...............$18.25

★ Consuming raw or undercooked Animal Proteins (meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of Foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Shrimp Pizza • All Meat Pizza • Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza Spinach Alfredo Pizza • Chicken Club Pizza • Buffalo Chicken Pizza

10” SMALL

(Mushrooms, green peppers, onions, black & green olives, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese)

Vegetarian Style...................................$10.95 ...............................................$14.95

(Artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, onion, feta cheese, mozzarella & pesto)

Artichoke, Sun-dried Tomato................$16.25 ...............................................$19.25

(Alfredo sauce, mozzarella cheese, shrimp, scallops, mushrooms, onions & broccoli)

Seafood Primavera Pizza.....................$16.25 ................................................$19.25

(Whole slice tomato, bacon, feta, onion and pesto)

Flying Tomato......................................$16.95 ...............................................$19.95

10” SMALL

Papa’s Specialty Pizza

Add Shrimp:........................................$ 2.75 ..................................................$3.75

(Pepperoni, onions, sausage, green peppers, mushrooms, beef, ham, black & green olives)

Price Buster Pizza..............................$12.95 .................................................$16.96

(Pepperoni, onions, sausage, green peppers, mushrooms)

Papa Delux Pizza................................$10.95.................................................$14.95

Pepperoni, sausage, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, beef, black or green olive, ham, hot pepper rings, anchovies, extra cheese, fresh tomatoes, bacon, sauerkraut, Canadian Bacon, pineapple, French and ranch dressing.

Our Great Cheese Pizza........................$6.95 ...................................................$9.95 Each Item.............................................$1.30...................................................$1.65

10” SMALL

Papa’s Pizza

Snow Crab (1.5 lb.) ........................................................................................$23.50 Royal Reds (1 lb. seasonal)........................................................................... $18.75 Combo Reds & Crabs (2 lbs) .........................................................................$25.50

SERVED WITH GARLIC BREAD AND COLESLAW

Papa’s Steamed Specials

Caesar Salad..................................Side $5.95 Dinner ..........................$6.95 add Chicken $1.95 add Shrimp $2.95 Spinach Artichoke Dip ......................................................................................$8.75 Stuffed Mushrooms (3) ....................................................................................$8.95 Oysters Picard (3).............................................................................................$9.95 Garlic Bread (2) $2.75..........Cheese Bread (2) $3.50 ..... Add Marinara Sauce $.75 Boil Shrimp Small (6oz.) $8.25 Large (12 oz.) $13.75 Papa’s Wings With Ranch Dressing (6) $6.50.....................(12) $9.50(25) $16.75 Potato Skins (Choose any three toppings) ......................................................$9.95 Combo Platter: 3 Wings, 2 Stuffed Mushrooms, 3 Skins ................................ $11.50 Nachos -- Best In Town Round 1: Cheese ..............................................................................................$5.95 Round 2: Chili & Cheese ..................................................................................$7.95 Round 3: Chili, Cheese, Black Olives, Onions & Green Pepper..........................$8.95

Rocco’s Appetizers

Italian Garden Salad ........................................................................................$4.75

for complete menu details

www.paparocco.com

Cajun Oysters (Whooee!)

Oysters Alfredo Oysters Fiesta

* TO GO ORDERS WELCOME *

Hot Shucks (The Heat is On) Baked Oysters Oysters Rockyfeller Oyster Parmesan

★ Oyster Specialties ★

Oysters

All oysters @ market price Suck em down RAW on the Half Shell..............1/2 doz or dozen Steam em up w/a lil drawn butter & lemon.....1/2 doz or dozen

add Meatballs ............................$1.50 add Sausage ............................. $1.50 add Meatballs & Sausage ..........$3.00

Served With Garlic Bread Seafood Pasta .............................. $13.95 Fettuccine Alfredo.................... $8.95 Baked Ravioli ............................... $11.95 Chicken Alfredo ..................... $11.95 Manicotti ...................................... $11.95 Shrimp Alfredo ...................... $13.95 substitute Alfredo Sauce .... $2.00 Lasagna (Papa’s Favorite) ..... $12.95 Italian Combo Dinner.................... $14.75 Spaghetti................................. $7.95

Mama’s Italian Specialties

Papa’s Specialties

Who’s Your Daddy Burger! Try it we DARE YOU! ............................................. $15.95 Rocky’s Knock Out Burger........ $8.95 Ultimate Chicken Sandwich ............ $9.95 Add Bacon .................................1.00 Grilled Chicken Sandwich ............... $8.95 Add Bleu Cheese Crumbles ........ 75¢ Reuben ......................................... $10.25 Alpine Burger.......................... $ 9.95 Hot Dog .......................................... $4.25 Patty Melt ............................. $ 10.95 Coney Island Chili Dog.................... $5.95 Meatball Sandwich ................. $ 8.95 Baked French Onion Sou ................ $6.50 Italian Sausage Sandwich....... $ 8.95 Bowl Chili ....................................... $5.50 French Dip .............................. $ 8.95 Baked Chili ..................................... $6.75 Philly Cheese Steak ................ $ 9.95 BLT .................................................$6.25 Papa’s Prime Steak Sandwich $11.95

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Legendary Gulf Coast Eats with a Laid Back Vibe [waterfront view not bad either]

Locals love

our

Daily Salad Bar

NORTH OF GULF SHORES BEACH GREAT SHOPS & KIDS’ PLAYGROUND

Gulf ulf Shores 701 HWY 59 251.948.2445

Mobile Causeway 3733 Battleship Pkwy 251.626.2188

Check out our Winter Specials

OriginalOysterHouse.com/snowbird

We are on the Boardwalk beside the Original Oyster House!

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CHECK OUT OUR WINTER MENU

10 Items Under $10!!!

Voted Top Ten Seafood Restaurant In USA

By Coastal Living

“The Best Steamed Seafood Available” SINCE 1989 www.GulfShoresSteamer.com

Located at 27267 Perdido Beach Blvd. #115, Orange Beach, AL in SanRoc Cay

251.948.6344 Closed on Wednesday 48 Beachin • February 2016

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251.948.6344

27267 Perdido Beach Blvd. #115, Orange Beach, AL in SanRoc Cay www.GulfShoresSteamer.com

Appetizer Selection

*Steamed Oysters, *Raw Oysters Seafood Gumbo, Crawfish Corn Chowder or Spicy Cajun Jambalaya Steamed Royal Red Shrimp Fresh Steamed Mussels Smoked Tuna or Shrimp Dip Blue Crab Claws Crab Cakes • Shrimp Skewer

Salads Shrimp Salad • Cobb Salad

Sandwiches

Served with chips and all the fixin’s *Hot & Juicy Hamburger *Tuna Sandwich Chicken Sandwich Hot Dog Grilled PoBoy’s *Steak Sandwich Crab Delight Grilled Cheese

Land Lover’s

Served with corn, potato and cole slaw *Filet Mignon *Ribeye Steak Grilled Chicken Garden Steamer

Gettin’ Steamed Platters

“VOTED BEST VALUE” All Platters & Combos Are Served with corn, Potato and Cole Slaw Bay Steamer Ocean Steamer Small Steamer

Crawling Combos Royal Red Shrimp Alaskan Snow Crab Shrimp & Crab Combo *Shrimp & Oysters The Crab Bowl “Bucket O’ Reds”

Fresh Fish Selection

Served with corn, potato and cole slaw Extra For Blackened Seasoning Red Fish, Mahi-Mahi, Tilapia, Whitefish or Our Fresh Catch *Yellowfin Tuna Crab Cakes Stuffed Fish

The “Little Shrimp” Selection Served with Chips 4 Oz. Burger • Hot Dog Grilled Chicken Fingers Grilled Cheese • (2)PB & J

Desserts

Key Lime Pie French Silk Chocolate Pie New York Style Cheesecake

A la Carte

Shrimp Skewer Snow Crab Cluster Lobster Tail

Sides

Cole Slaw, Corn or New Potatoes Cauliflower or Broccoli

Beverages

Coke, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Sprite, Vault, Lemonade, Iced Tea

Wines

By The Glass, By The Bottle, Premium Bottle

Merlot, White Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Cabernet, Pinot Grigio

Beer

Domestic Bottle Premium Bottle Domestic Draft By The Glass Premium Draft By The Glass Domestic Pitcher Premium Pitcher

Frozen Daiquiri

Strawberry, Pina Colada, Banana, Peach, Tequila sunrise, Margarita, Amaretto Orange Blossom, (Non-Alcoholic Daiquiri)

*All Prices Are Subject To Change Without Notice Due to Market and Availability* We Serve Our Food Hot & Fresh, So Please Allow Time For A Quality Product

Consumer Information: consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions, such as chronic illness of the liver or blood, or have immune disorders.

*Cooked To Order Items are Identified by Asterisks.

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W Aw in ar ni d ng D il Daily Lunch Specials

includes Swamp

& Dessert

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Soup

Mon. thru Fri.

A RY D LL BAR S U E F PRIC CH T S BE E BEA H ON T

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“HOME OF THE ORIGINAL”

Fish River Grill #3

Fish River Grill #2

(Next to Rouses)

(Foley Plaza on Hwy. 59)

251.948.1110

251.952.FISH (3474)

GULF SHORES 1545 Gulf Shores Pkwy.

FOLEY 608 S. McKenzie

Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

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W Aw in ar ni d ng 1545 Gulf Shores Parkway • Gulf Shores, Alabama abama (Next to Rouses)

OMG! SHRIMP FEAST POBOY!!!

CHOSEN IN TOP “100 DISHES TO EAT IN ALABAMA BEFORE YOU DIE” GRILLED or FRIED AUTHENTIC SOUTHERN COOKED SEAFOOD PLATTERS

(Served w/ Fries, Coleslaw, Hushpuppies, Fried Okra, Tartar or Cocktail Sauce & Swamp Soup) Bayou Seafood Platter - Fried Gator, Frog Legs, Shrimp, Oyster, Catfish Seafood Platter - Fried Shrimp, Oyster, Catfish Cajun ls Golden Fried Catfish Platter - (U.S. Raised) to Crawrefi’sshNoPthising Fried Select Oyster Platter The ! m ‘E e Lik Fried Shrimp Platter - (Approx. 14-15) Fried Gator Platter

RAW OYS T BAR ER

VOTED BEST BURGERS IN BALDWIN COUNTY

Hurricane Burger • Hillbilly Melt • River Burger • Shroooom Burger • Swamp Burger Bleu Cheese Bacon Burger

REDNECK REUBEN • ALABAMA CHICKEN MELT PoBoys • Chicken • Shrimp • Oysters • Gator • Frog Legs Crawfish Pistols • Catfish • Whitefish • Stuffed Crab

***Cajun Crawfish Pistols Dinner (2) w/ Fries & Slaw*** OMG! Shrimp Feast Po-Boy • Seafood BLT

APPETIZERS ~ SALADS ~ POBOYS & SANDWICHES ~ KIDS MENU DON’T FORGET YOUR SWEET THANG

“Sweet Thang” Signature Dessert! Redneck version of a New Orleans Beignet & Granny’s Apple and Peach Cobbler Rolled in Powdered Sugar. Mmmmm...this “thang” is SOOOOOO good!

BEST BAR PRICES ON THE COAST ~ SWAMP JUICE ~ STUMPWACKER DIXIE DARLIN’ ~ MARDI GRAS MARGARITA

608 S. McKenzie Street • (Foley Plaza on Hwy. 59) Foley, Alabama

251.952.FISH (3474)

1545 Gulf Shores Pkwy (Next to Rouses) Gulf Shores, Alabama

251.948.1110

Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. • Gulf Shores Later Hours Spring & Summer GulfVisitorGuide.com

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www.Desotosseafoodkitchen.com

Voted “People’s Choice” •Best Lunch • Best Dinner • Best Seafood

Since

also been voted

• Friendliest Staff

A ” t-visit res s u m “ f Sho l u G in while

Daily Lunch Specials Fresh Steamed, Grilled, Blackened, Fried, Baked and Sautéed Seafood

Award-winning Fish and Shimp Specialties Casual Family Atmosphere Reasonable Prices Senior Menu Available, from 3pm - 5:30pm

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251-948-7294

www.Desotosseafoodkitchen.com

Seafood Kitchen

SALA SA LAD LA D SALADS Dressings: Honey-Mustard, Ranch, Bleu

Lunch Lunc Lu nch h Me Menu

HOME-STYLE LUNCH SPECIALS

(Served with your choice of two side dishes) Saturday & Sunday - Add $1.00

Fried Shrimp - tail less Blackened Catfish Fried Catfish Broiled Flounder Fried Flounder Grilled Chicken Chicken Creole Fried Chicken Tenders Country Fried Steak Hamburger Steak Pork Chops Country Ham Vegetable Plate SANDWICHES

7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99

(Served with french fries)

Complimentary Ice Tea and Bread Served with All Dine in Lunch Entrees.

Add House or Substitute Salad for side dish 1.99 Po-Boy Sandwich 10.99 Cheeseburger 7.99 Crab Cake Po-Boy 11.99 *Monte Cristo Sandwich 8.99

STARTERS Oysters on the Half Shell 1/2 dozen 8.99................1 dozen 16.99 Southern Style Crab Cakes 12.99 Shrimp Remoulade 8.99 Crab, Spinach & Artichoke Dip 9.99 Coconut Shrimp 8.99 Stuffed Mushrooms 8.99 Alligator Bites 8.99 Fried Crab Claws 1/2 lb........17.99 1 lb........29.99 Tuna Dip 9.99 Sweet Potato French Fry Basket 9.99 Fried Green Tomatoes 6.99 GUMBO & SOUP Seafood Gumbo cup....4.75 bowl....6.49 Crab & Shrimp Bisque cup....5.25 bowl....7.99 FRIED SEAFOOD FAVORITES (Served with your choice of two side dishes)

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Riviera Salad 7.25 - with pecan chicken tenders 9.99 - with chicken tenders 8.99 - with boiled shrimp 9.99 - with grilled or blackened chicken 8.99 Caesar Salad 7.25 - w/grilled or blackened chicken 8.99 - w/boiled shrimp 9.99 Gumbo & Salad - a cup of Seafood Gumbo and our 7.99 Bisque & Salad 8.50 SEAFOOD FAVORITES (Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Add House or Caesar Salad Substitute Salad for side dish Fried Butterfly Shrimp Fried Oysters Fried Crab Claws *Coconut Shrimp Grilled Shrimp Fried Seafood Platter

3.25 1.99 11.99 14.99 16.99 12.99 11.99 15.99

SEAFOOD PLATTERS

Dinner Menu

Butterfly Shrimp Tail-less Shrimp Bon Secour Oysters Crab Claws Fried Fish of the Day Shrimp & Flounder Shrimp & Oysters Fried Catfish

Cheese, Italian, Thousand Island, French, Low-Fat Ranch, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinegar, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Sesame Asian, Oil & Vinegar

16.99 14.99 18.99 20.99 17.99 17.99 18.99 15.99

(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Shrimp Lover’s Platter Fried Seafood Platter Broiled Seafood Platter Creole Platter Caribbean Platter Crab Platter SEAFOOD SPECIALTIES

17.99 18.99 16.99 18.99 18.99 23.99

Stuffed Shrimp Shrimp Scampi Blackened Catfish Coconut Shrimp Grilled Shrimp Shrimp Creole Crawfish Etoufee Crab Cake Dinner STEAMED SEAFOOD

17.99 18.99 17.99 16.99 17.99 17.99 17.99 17.99

(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

(Served with new potatoes & one side)

Snow Crab Legs - 2 lbs.

29.99 Royal Red Shrimp - 1 lb.

28.99 Combo - 1/2 pound Royal Reds & 1 pound Snow Crab 27.99 TONIGHT’S CATCH (Served with your choice of two side dishes) Choose from the following preparation styles:

Fried Catch Blackened Catch Grilled Catch Broiled Catch

17.99 17.99 17.99 17.99

Broiled Seafood Platter 14.99 Stuffed Shrimp 12.99 Mahi-Mahi 11.99 Yellow-Fin Tuna 11.99 Tilapia 9.99 Grouper 12.99 Snow Crab Legs 16.99 Royal Reds - 3/4 lb.

16.99 Combo - 1/2 lb. Each 18.99 Crab Cakes - 2 cakes 13.99 PASTA Fettuccini Alfredo 10.99 - w\grilled or blackened chicken 11.99 - with shrimp or crawfish 13.99 Basil Pesto Pasta - with Roma Tomatoes 10.99 - with grilled chicken 11.99 - with shrimp 13.99 SIDE DISHES Fried Green Tomatoes ~ Green Beans Turnip Greens ~Sweet Potato Casserole Corn Fritters ~ French Fries Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy ~ Fried Okra Au Gratin Potatoes ~ Steamed Veggies Kernel Corn ~ Yellow Rice Black-Eyed Peas ~ Cole Slaw Lima Beans ~ Macaroni & Cheese

New Orleans Catch Mediterranean Catch Caribbean Catch *Pecan Encrusted Catch *Paneed Catch LAND LOVER’S FARE

22.99 22.99 18.99 21.99 22.99

(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Hawaiian Rib-eye - (12 oz.)

22.99 - add jumbo grilled or fried shrimp add $5.00 Jamaica-Jerk Chicken 15.99 Grilled Chicken Breasts 15.99 Fried Chicken Tenders 15.99 PASTA Fettuccini Alfredo 14.99 - with grilled or blackened chicken 17.99 - with shrimp or crawfish 19.99 Scallops Alfredo 18.99 Shrimp & Pasta Marsala 21.99 Basil-Pesto Pasta 15.99 - with grilled chicken 18.99 - with shrimp 18.99 SIDE DISHES Substitute House or Caesar Salad for a Side Dish - Add $1.99 Sweet Potato Casserole ~ Cole Slaw Baked Potato ~ Steamed Vegetables Yellow Rice ~ French Fries Fried Green Tomatoes

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