bits & pieces Battle of Mobile Bay Commemorative Day
The well-preserved ramparts of Fort Gaines have guarded the entrance to Mobile Bay for more than 150 years. Fort Gaines was recently designated as one of the most endangered historic sites in America due to on-going shoreline erosion. On August 3, Fort Gaines is hosting a Commemorative Day of the Battle of Mobile Bay. This event will be held at Fort Gaines from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The cannon will be fired every forty-five minutes in honor of the soldiers that fought in this pivotal battle. There will be demonstrations of military drills, training as well as the firing of the cannons, blacksmith demonstrations, and more. The Kracker Dan Band will be performing inside the Fort throughout the event free to the public. Admission is $4 for kids under age 12 and $6 for adults. For more information please visit www.dauphinisland.org.
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Eastern Shore Learns About Flag Rugby
The inaugural Jubilee Flag Rugby League concluded Saturday, June 15th. The seven-week league introduced the newest Olympic sport to over 40 participants from the Eastern Shore. Thanks to all the parents and kids that came out to the community’s newest sport. A special thanks to Daphne Parks and Recreation Department for their support, as well. Visit www.mobilerugby.org for more information on future leagues and rugby in the schools or "like" us on Facebook. Thanks for giving rugby a try!
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Fairhope Girl Scout Earns Highest Award
Madilyn Tomaso knows first-hand the impact reading can have on the lives of children. As an avid reader, the 17-year-old wants all children in her community to develop that same love of reading, and through earning her Girl Scout Gold Award, she has started to help them do just that. Tomaso, who recently was presented the Gold Award, which is the highest achievement in Girl Scouting, chose literacy as her Gold Award project. Open only to girls in high school, this “take action” project challenges girls to change the world through a seven-step process: Identify an issue; investigate thoroughly; get help and build your team; create a plan; present your plan and gather feedback; take action; and educate and inspire. Tomaso started by organizing a club at Fairhope High School called the Teen Literacy Council, which worked with a local elementary school, the Boys and Girls Club, and the public library to promote literacy. They also have plans to send books to Korea and Africa. Because of her dedication and persistence, the Teen Literacy Council continues to be a thriving student organization at Fairhope High School and has been contacted by schools in other communities to work with their students. When asked what part of the project was the most intimidating, Tomaso replied, “Writing the initial proposal, the length of time and impact needed, and the ability to convey my ideas to the Girl Scout Gold Award Committee were the hardest parts of the project. But when another school contacted me about the Teen Literacy Council asking for help and in turn we were able to donate books to their Head Start program, it made it all special and worthwhile.” Madilyn Tomaso is now a part of an elite group of women who have also earned their Girl Scout Gold Award. Since 1916, the best and brightest Girl Scouts have undertaken projects that improve their communities and the world. Mayor of Fairhope- Tim Kant, Madilyn Tomaso, and Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama's Program Manager Jeannie Napper are pictured.
Please send us your NEWS about recent Community, Camp, VBS or other Summer Fun activities for our August issue. Email a short write-up with one photo attached to lynn@easternshoreparents.com by July 15th to be included FREE! Eastern Shore Parents I July 2013
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