Eastern Shore Parents August 2018 by KeepSharing

The Region’s

Leader

in Births

At USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital, more families trust us to deliver their babies than any other hospital in the region. With that trust comes our commitment to health care focused on the needs of infants, children and women.

usahealthsystem.com

USAHS 019 CW Parents Magazines 3 Final 2 8.25x10.75 a.indd 3

Our highly trained team of physicians and nurses will give you and your baby the best care close to home. And if your baby needs more specialized care, you won’t have to be separated. We have the area’s only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Our promise to you is our mission: We help people lead longer, better lives.

7/11/17 10:22 AM

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

L Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

www.easternshoreparents.com

Prescription opioids can be ADDICTIVE and DANGEROUS.

IT ONLY TAKES A LITTLE TO LOSE A LOT. www.alabamapublichealth.gov/pharmacy 3

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

K S

Se gr

7 5 70

Lo pl

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

www.easternshoreparents.com

August2018

Columns

Volume 11 Number 3

6 Publisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note Lynn Knighton

8 Living With Children

Stressful Back to School Mornings?

Keeping Your Middle Schooler Organized

16 Kids Health Watch

Try these ideas to keep the morning chaos at bay.

Set them up for success while growing their independence.

76 58 70

John Rosemond

sponsored by Magnolia Springs Pediatrics

44 Parenting, Media & Everything in Between Common Sense Media

72 74 74

50 Dave Says Dave Ramsey

52 Get This!

Gerry Paige Smith

After School Activities Local after school enrichment plus registration dates.

Eat Like the French

Consider this healthier approach for your family.

54 Parenting Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Teens Mark Gregston

72 A Page in a Book Gerry Paige Smith

On The Cover Jaxon Pierce Guzlas (5), son of Eric and Mia Guzlas. Proud grandparents are Ron and Renee Guzlas and John and Debbie Spicuzza. Jaxon loves dancing, swimming, playing UNO and reenacting movie scenes. Jaxon is excited about his first day of Kindergarten!

Departments 10

Bits and Pieces 18

School Bits 76

Family Calendar 84

Movie Reviews

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

Publisher’sNote The Eastern Shore’s Foremost Parenting Source

Like it or not, it is time to trade those sunglasses and beach bags in for notebooks and backpacks. I have to admit that I am not ready. It feels as if our summer just flew by! Unfortunately, my need for more summer does not change the fact that it is time to head back to school. My children are excited for the upcoming school year and that makes it a little more tolerable. They love seeing their friends and are thrilled about the new change to the dress code. We heard murmurings of the policy change early on, but once the official announcement was made, the very first thing I said to them was, “New house rule. All outfits must be completely picked out and ready the night before.” Hopefully by doing so we can avoid some of the morning wardrobe chaos. To help all of us find a little more order in our mornings Sarah Lyons gives us ideas in this month’s article, Taking the Stress Out of School Mornings, on page 56. But parents aren’t the only ones who could benefit from being more organized this school year. Students who are organized are more relaxed and prepared for what the school day brings. If you have an upcoming middle schooler, this year it will be even more important that they have things in order. Middle schools really step up the responsibility expectations of the students. Middle schoolers are having to adjust to more than twice as many teachers as they are used to, learn how to navigate through the school in a timely manner and manage an increased work load. This makes for a big transition! But never fear, Christa Melnyk Hines has some helpful tips in Keeping Your Middle Schooler Organized, found on page 46. Getting through the morning rush and the school day is just part of the school year chaos. Once the dismissal bell rings, it’s time for after school activities. Maybe your child is an athlete and loves to play sports. Or maybe you have a music prodigy on your hands. No matter what activities your child is interested in, one thing is certain, we have a wide variety of opportunities here in Baldwin County! Just turn to our After School Activities Guide, on page 58, where you will find a tremendous listing of opportunities for sports, music, art, theater, dance, and more. We hope this listing is helpful in finding extracurricular activities your child will love. Who knows, after looking through this guide, you may even find some you did not know existed in our area. I have given you a sneak peak of some of our special features this month, and we know many of our readers love our regular columns too, like Dave Says, Kids Health Watch and Movie Reviews. If one of your favorite regular columns is Parenting Today’s Teens, by Mark Gregston, then you may be interested to know that Mark will be the speaker at a local parenting conference in September. For more information on the conference and how to register, flip to our Bits n Pieces section on page 10. Well, the countdown is on, so I won’t keep you any longer. Go out, soak up the last few days of summer, and get re-energized for the new school year! Wishing everyone a wonderful school year.

Publisher Lynn Knighton lynn@easternshoreparents.com Editor DeAnne Watson deanne@easternshoreparents.com Associate Editor Kelly Watson Research Editor Christa Weinberg Contributing Writers Mark Gregston Christa Melnyk Hines Sara Lyons Dave Ramsey John Rosemond Robert L. Rux, M.D. Gerry Paige Smith

Cover Photography Stephanie Hanway www.StephanieHanwayPhotography.com

President Jason Watson jason@easternshoreparents.com Advertising Opportunities Lynn Knighton ads@easternshoreparents.com (251) 929-2099 Accounts Manager Eleanor Williams Ad Design Tim Welch

Visit us online at www.easternshoreparents.com

Lynn

lynn@easternshoreparents.com

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

Eastern Shore Parents Magazine, is founded on the principle that parenting is an exciting, diverse, challenging, and significant, role in our community. Eastern Shore Parents Magazine is a community advocate for families and the parenting process.

Eastern Shore Parents magazine is published monthly by KeepSharing, LLC. Mailing address: P.O. Box 374, Montrose, Alabama, 36559. The phone number for voice and fax is (251) 929-2099. Eastern Shore Parents is copyrighted 2017 by KeepSharing LLC. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is prohibited. Opinions expressed in Eastern Shore Parents magazine are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the view of the owners, nor do they constitute an endorsement of products and services herein.

www.easternshoreparents.com

ource

on rse, nity. nity ss.

New pediatric specialists for Gulf Coast families

When your child is sick, you need personalized, compassionate care — care that starts with a team of doctors who listen to children and understand them like you do. That’s why the Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart, a part of Ascension, is now affiliated with the Southeast’s largest academic health center, University of Florida Health.

James Burns, MD

Adolescent Medicine University of Florida

Matthew Steiner, MD

Matthew Furst, MD

Theresa Roca, MD

James Coticchia, MD

Berrin Ergun-Longmire, MD Pediatric Endocrinology University of Florida

Pediatric Gastroenterology University of Florida

Brent Thompson, PA

Debra Cohen, MD

Jeffrey Schwartz, MD

Robert Huang, MD

Tracy Roberts, MD

Bryan Weidner, MD

C. Gerry Henderson, MD

Pediatric Cardiology University of Florida

Together, Sacred Heart and UF have hired 25 pediatric specialists, who live and work full time on the Gulf Coast, caring for the region’s smallest patients and their parents. Find a physician, and see our patients’ stories: studerfamilychildrenshospital.com

Bevin Weeks, MD Pediatric Cardiology University of Florida

Pediatric ENT University of Florida

Robert Dillard, MD

/sacredheartchildrenshospital /studerchildrens

Alan Sacks, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology University of Florida

PEDIATRIC SPECIALTIES

Pediatric Gastroenterology Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Sacred Heart Medical Group University of Florida University of Florida

Amanda Strobel, MD

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

University of Florida

David Shapiro, DO

Pediatric Infectious Diseases University of Florida

Edward Kohaut, MD

Matthew Pearson, MD

Pediatric Nephrology University of Florida

Pediatric Neurosurgery Sacred Heart Medical Group

Gulnur Com, MD

Jonathan Papic, MD

Pediatric Pulmonology University of Florida

Pediatric Surgery Sacred Heart Medical Group

Pediatric Orthopedics Sacred Heart Medical Group

Pediatric Surgery Sacred Heart Medical Group

Pediatric Orthopedics University of Florida

Dana Wert, ARNP

Pediatric Orthopedics Sacred Heart Medical Group

Mark Wehry, MD

Pediatric Urology University of Florida

Pediatric Urology Sacred Heart Medical Group

Jamie Thorn, ARNP

Donna Williams, ARNP

y by , r

in d. ne are view t of

Pediatric Urology Sacred Heart Medical Group

850-462-9496 7

Pediatric Urology Sacred Heart Medical Group

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

LivingWithChildren by John Rosemond

Our Kids Won’t Stop Fighting Q: We have a boy, 6, and a girl, 9, who fight constantly about everything under the sun. My husband and I have a good marriage. We hardly ever have a serious disagreement about anything, so it’s hard for us to understand what has led to our kids’ inability to get along. In any case, their fighting has become very draining, especially to me because I homeschool and am with the children much more than is my husband. When they fight, I generally try to figure out which of them was in the wrong and make him or her apologize. My husband thinks that’s not helping. What do you think? A:

A much wiser man than I once said, “Forced apologies are morally meaningless.” In your situation, does the child who apologizes truly think he or she was in the wrong? No. When siblings have conflict, each of them thinks he/she has been the victim of some insult or offense from the other. It takes much more maturity and wisdom than is possessed by 6- and 9-year-old children

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

to see things from another person’s point of view. Is the apology, therefore, sincere? No. I suppose an argument could be made that it is “good practice,” but that’s idealistic thinking. The fact is that these forced apologies are probably making matters worse. What has led to your children’s inability to get along is their innate selfcenteredness. You and your husband have obviously modeled what a properly loving relationship looks (and sounds) like. But as I’ve pointed out many times in this column and elsewhere, parenting is not deterministic. That is the Freudian myth. As parents of prior generations understood, “every child has a mind of his own.” Good parenting does not guarantee a good outcome (and vice versa). Neither of your children are interested in a good relationship. They each want their own way. You and your husband want a good relationship. Each of you is willing to sacrifice self-interest to that end. It will be more than a few years before your kids are able to do the same – to put relationship above self - with one another or anyone else.

When parents “referee” sibling conflicts, things always go from bad to worse. For this reason, I nearly always recommend that parents not engage in trying to determine who did “it,” who did what to whom, who said what, who looked at the other sibling a certain way, etc. Hold both children equally accountable for disrupting the peace of the household. The first disruption of any given day earns both kids a good amount of time in their respective rooms (or separate rooms if they share space). That’s the warning shot. The second infraction earns them confinement for the remainder of the day – without electronic entertainment of any sort – and early bedtime. In my experience, consistent enforcement of this consequence-based program will begin to show good results within a couple of weeks and cure within a couple of months (albeit occasional enforcement may still be necessary for up to six months). The key is dispassion on your part. The emotional consequences of the problem must belong to the children, and the children alone. Family psychologist John Rosemond answers parents’ questions on his website at www.rosemond.com.

www.easternshoreparents.com

ts,

a y e n e ms ot.

of y

nal to

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

Buckaroo at the Blue

Buckaroo Foundation announces an awesome concert Thursday, August 9 from 6 PM – 9 PM at the Bluegill! Local talent Fat Lip, and celebrity musician Shelby Brown of The Voice television show will bring down the house to help our local special needs children and families. This is the must-attend event of the summer and tickets are limited! Get yours soon so you don't miss out on the live music, awesome buffet, and great silent auction, all for a wonderful local charity. Admission is $60 for adults, $90 for couples, $20 for Kids 12 and under. For more information or to purchase tickets visit buckaroofoundation.org. Proceeds benefit Buckaroo Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded to provide access to physical therapy and hippotherapy for special needs children and adults.

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

Parenting Conference with Mark Gregston

Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church is excited to host Mark Gregston, author of the highly acclaimed parenting book “Tough Guys and Drama Queens”, and syndicate column “Parenting Today’s Teen”, for a Saturday morning of encouraging and practical advice in parenting teenagers. He is the founder and executive director of Heartlight Ministries, a residential counseling facility for adolescents in crisis. He and his wife, Jan, have served families and counseled youth for more than 40 years. They have two grown children and four grandchildren. Topics covered will include: What’s different about today’s culture? Parenting styles that are & aren't working--Mark will show parents how authority, perfection, and judgement drive a wedge in our relationship with our teens. Mark equips parents with a model of parenting – encouraging parents to switch from a teaching model to a training model when their kids enter their teens years. Q & A session. The event is Saturday, September 8 from 9 AM – 2 PM. The cost is $20 and registration is limited to 300 people. Lunch will be provided by Chick-fil-A. To register visit www.easternshorepca. org/ministries/register-parenting-conf.

www.easternshoreparents.com

Ca lik

M d

i cha

Th f

th g ids 8 le. ca.

Camp I Believe Supports Children Through Grief Process

Kindred Hospice has developed Camp I Believe, an overnight camp to help children ages 7 – 14 deal with their feelings and become empowered to cope with the loss of a loved one. The camp will be held September 29th & 30th, at Camp Baldwin in Elberta, AL. The campers are able to attend camp free of charge through funding provided by the Kindred Hospice Foundation. Our professional staff and trained volunteers include social workers, spiritual care coordinators, nurses, recreational therapists and bereavement specialists. Campers will be encouraged to not only reflect, but to laugh and play again. The beautiful grounds of Camp Baldwin allow children to heal through nature and a variety of fun activities which include fishing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, arts and crafts, field games and much more. Camp I Believe is currently seeking campers to participate in the camp. We are also seeking supply donations and volunteers. If you or a friend would like more information, please visit https://www.kindredhealthcare.com/our-services/hospice/types-of-care/spiritual-services/bereavement-camps or call Kindred Hospice directly, 251.621.2500. You may also email Lorrey Chapman, Laura.Chapman@gentiva.com.

Second Annual Rubber Ducky Regatta

Mobile’s annual Rubber Ducky Regatta will make a splash on Saturday, August 25 by dropping 10,000 rubber duckies into the Mobile River at Cooper Riverside Park. The “adopted” duckies will race to the finish line and the lucky ducky’s adopter will receive the grand prize. All proceeds will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mobile, which houses families with seriously ill and injured children being treated at area hospitals. By adopting a rubber ducky not only will you have a chance to win prizes, but you will be providing funds for a safe haven to all the families who stay at the Ronald McDonald House while their child is receiving treatment. The event kicks off at 10 a.m., and the race will begin at 11 a.m. Admission for the Rubber Ducky Regatta is free to attend and any remaining rubber duckies will be available for adoption prior to the race. You do not need to be present to win. For more information or to adopt your ducky visit rubberduckyregatta.com.

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

Thu ta

ESRT Auditions for “Mary Poppins, JR”

American Cancer Society’s Vintage Affair

The American Cancer Society (ACS) will host the Vintage Affair Gala, presented by Lexus of Mobile, on Thursday, September 27 at Fort Whiting Armory from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy an evening filled with exquisite cuisine by Clifton Morrissette, fine wines from Red or White and the exciting sounds of dueling pianos from Cooper Trent, Johnson Trent and Teddy Williams. Sure to thrill are the live and silent auctions which include fabulous trips, estate jewelry and original local art featuring artist Bonnie Fush. Tickets for the event are $150 and can be purchased online at www.vintageaffairmobile.org or by calling 251.344.9858.

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre (ESRT) announces auditions for “Mary Poppins JR.”, to be performed November 1-4, 2018. Auditions for 3rd graders through high school seniors will be held Monday, August 13 from 4 to 6 PM and Tuesday, August 14 from 4 to 6 PM. No experience or preparation is necessary. Potential cast members should plan to audition on either Monday or Tuesday, but not both. Invitation-only callbacks will be required for some individuals and will be held on Thursday, August 16, beginning at 4 PM. Although not required, we encourage you to print and complete the audition form, found on our website, in advance and bring it with you. ESRT is offering a Mary Poppins, JR dance workshop for those wishing to learn some of the audition choreography in advance. The dance workshop is not required to audition, and no reservations are necessary. The workshop will be held on Saturday, August 11 at 9 AM. For more information visit www.easternshorerep.org or email questions to easternshorerep@gmail.com.

www.easternshoreparents.com

W F M au tho

5th Annual Wharf Uncorked Food & Wine Festival

The Wharf Uncorked Food & Wine Festival presented by Rouses Markets, will take place Thursday, Sept. 13 through Saturday, Sept. 15. The festival – bringing together local and celebrity talent alike – will feature more than 100 labels of wine, chef demonstrations, book signings by James Briscione and Brooke Parkhurst, a luxury yacht walk and auctions benefitting Make-AWish® Alabama. Thursday, Sept. 13: VIP Kickoff + Chef Showdown, The Port, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14: Local Wine Dinners. Saturday, Sept. 15: Grand Tasting presented by Rouses Markets, Main Street and Wharf Parkway, 4 – 7:30 p.m. The chefs will be using the new line of authentic Italian-made products from Rouses Markets with recipes dating back hundreds – even thousands – of years. Tickets are available online through Ticketmaster.com or at The Wharf box office. For more information, please visit TheWharfUncorked.com.

Great Expectations Event to Offer “All Things Baby”

To help prepare expecting parents, Infirmary Health and Fox10 News are teaming up to host a free mother-to-be community event. Expectant mothers, new mothers, their friends and family members are invited to Great Expectations, Sunday, August 19, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Mobile Infirmary, Thomas Hospital, and North Baldwin Infirmary. The premier event with "all things baby" offers attendees the opportunity to visit with physicians and local retail vendors, register for door prizes and tour our birth centers. For more information regarding the event or if you are interested in becoming a vendor, contact the Infirmary Health Marketing and Community Relations Department at 251-435-3939.

Brayden (BB) Butler is right. His healthcare team is among the best in the nation! While practicing a motocross jump, BB fell and suffered a brain bleed. It would take half a year and surgeons, physicians, nurses and therapists to help him recover. Fortunately, for BB and thousands of other children, Children’s of Alabama is ranked among the top hospitals for children by U.S. News & World Report. DOWNTOWN RUSSELL CAMPUS 1600 7th Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35233

205.638.9100 CHILDREN’S SOUTH OUTPATIENT CENTER Outpatient surgery, Pediatric Imaging, laboratory services and specialty care clinics

1940 Elmer J. Bissell Road Birmingham, AL 35243

205.638.4800

www.ChildrensAL.org

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

Jensen’s Heart of Gold Adult Softball Tournament

Jensen's Heart of Gold Foundation has a mission to support local Baldwin County Families that have a child with cancer. They are excited to announce the 8th Annual Super Slugger Softball Tournament - an adult co-ed, twoday tournament held at the Gulf Shores SportsPlex on September 8 & 9 (Saturday & Sunday). Averaging over 40 teams from at least 6 different states, this event is THE cornerstone of the Heart of Gold Foundation! The foundation is now registering for the tournament. Each team consists of 10-12 players. Teams who register and pay by August 17 will be assigned a team name and jerseys based on a Super Mario Brothers theme. Teams may register after August 17 but must provide their own matching jerseys with numbers. Team entry fee is $275. If interested in volunteering contact us as events@jensensheartofgold.com. For more information or to register visit www.JensensHeartofGold.com Jensen's Heart of Gold is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Purely Paddle Kayak Adventure and Treasure Hunt

The City of Gulf Shores is hosting “Purely Paddle” on August 25 from 4 PM to 7 PM at Mo’s Landing. Join us for a fun, familyfriendly kayak adventure that will include leisure paddling and a geocaching treasure hunt with prizes! The event is free to those who bring their own kayak or $10 if you chose to rent a kayak. Register today at the Bodenhamer Recreation Center.

A R ye

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

www.easternshoreparents.com

25 ynd o a r.

Center Stage Auditions for “The Sound of Music” and “Junie B. Jones the Musical Jr.”

Center Stage Fall 2018 Auditions for Elevation Troupe (grades 5 – 12) “The Sound of Music” and Grounded Troupe (grades K – 5) “Junie B. Jones the Musical Jr.” will be held Monday, August 20 & Tuesday, August 21 between 4:30 - 7:30 PM at our new location, Grace Bible Church 8774 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope. Choose 1 day to come show us your talents! You may leave when your audition is over, so you will not need to be there the entire three hours. Bring 30 seconds of a song, dance or monologue to perform for directors, and a 4x6 photo. Audition forms will be available at auditions. Callbacks will be held Thursday, August 23 from 4:30-7:30 PM. Rehearsals are Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30-6:30 PM beginning August 28 at the same location. Show dates for “The Sound of Music” will be November 16, 17, 18, 2018, at Daphne Civic Center. Show dates for “Junie B. Jones the Musical Jr.” will be November 30 and December 1, 2018 at Daphne Civic Center. Center Stage Performance will hold a free audition workshop with professional directors from Broadway on Saturday, August 18, at Grace Bible Church. For more information visit our website, www. centerstageperformance.com or email erin@centerstageperformance.com.

Jubilee Race for Life 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run

Bayside Medical Missions, a local non-profit organization, that provides wheelchairs and corrective orthopedic surgeries in under-developed countries, invites you to participate in the 11th Annual Jubilee Race for Life 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run, in Daphne, on Saturday, September 15. Race features a certified course and participants receive a TECH Tee. The 5K run starts at the field of Daphne Baptist Church, 1515 6th Street, at the corner of College Ave & 6th Street. The 1- Mile Fun Run follows at 9 a.m. All awards are uniquely designed and made by artisans in Ecuador. They are presented 3 deep in 15 age categories! The Race Director, Flor Fellers, elaborates: “After-The-Race festivities include music, door prizes and food by Chick-fil-A. Every year participants tell us what a great time they had and many express they enjoy supporting a great cause; that of helping people to overcome disabling conditions and thus improve their lives.” Registration by Sept. 13th is $20 for adults, $17 children under age 15. The Fun Walk/Run is $13. Children under seven are free with a registered adult (no t-shirt). Prices go up after Sept. 13. For more information on the race visit www.jubileeraceforlife.org. Registration through Little Red Hen Productions at www.productionsbylittleredhen.com

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

KidsHealthWatch

Sponsored by Magnolia Springs Pediatrics

Important Water Safety Advice Hey guys, it’s getting hotter, and that means we come to the summer in Baldwin County and the enjoyment of the beautiful water. But with the fun comes some responsibility to prevent accidents for kids. Today we will talk about water safety around your house, the pool, and on a boat. One area of water safety that is always overlooked is sources of water, and therefore potential injuries, around the house. Kiddie pools, buckets, overturned trash can tops, old tires; basically anything can be a receptacle for water. And it only takes a few inches of water for an infant or toddler to fall in and drown. The most important thing to do is walk around your house and property often to pour out these sources, especially after a rain (this also helps prevent mosquitoes!). And watch the neighbors as well, a kiddie pool can be left out and be very attractive to your toddler. The other area around your house or neighborhood that is potentially dangerous is swimming pools. Let’s review some safety tips. Always know where your

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

children are. I can’t stress this enough. Most accidents occur when children are “being supervised,” but end up near the pool unexpectedly. And over 75% of submersion injuries occur between ages 1 and 3 years old. Be sure that either your pool or the neighbors has a locked gate with limited access. Also, if you have a door that opens onto a pool deck, install an alarm that will sound if the door is opened without you knowing. If you have babysitters, be sure that they can swim and know CPR. Remove all chemicals and equipment from the pool area during playtime and remove all toys from the grounds when not in use. A fun toy can be very appealing and therefore dangerous to a toddler near the pool. Be sure to have flotation devices available for all swimmers, but they cannot be relied upon to keep the kids safe, even for just a second. Boating is a great activity to do with your family, but please consider these words of advice. Make sure all persons (young and old) are fitted with approved

life jackets. Even the most experienced boater or sailor can capsize and/or fall overboard. Be sure that a licensed boater handles the watercraft at all times and understands the markers in the bay and near piers. The last question I get often is “When can I take my infant on a boat?” Well the answer depends on a lot of things. Be sure the water temperature is not too cold and that the area of boating is very smooth with minimal waves. Of course, make sure to cover your infant with sunscreen and a hat and bring along extra sunscreen. Also, it is an Alabama state law that every child under the age of eight wears an approved life jacket, even for young infants. And, have an adult assigned to the child at all times. So the answer is 1) when the conditions are right, 2) all safety precautions have been met, and 3) when you are comfortable with your child being there. As always, have fun this summer, but do it responsibly. Robert L. Rux, M.D. is a Board Certified Pediatrician at Magnolia Springs Pediatrics. Originally from Mobile, he attended medical school at The University of Alabama School of Medicine (UAB) and completed residency at The Children’s Hospital of Alabama (UAB). He is married to Jaime and has three children, Adler, Walker and Mary McAtee.

www.easternshoreparents.com

en e ure d

) ty n g

ol nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

Autauga County Schools

Fairhope Intermediate School Offers Leadership Opportunities

Student-owned learning and leadership are our focus for the 2018-2019 school year! Our students voiced their wish for more leadership opportunities on and off campus and…we heard them! Our Clubs are just one way we provide opportunities for our children to become involved. We want to Inspire, Create and Lead Together! Featured are some of our Science Club students participating in a field trip to the Mobile Waterfront and Maritime Museum! We’re engaged with hands-on experiences!

Gulf Shore Rock Travels to Macon, Georgia

Gulf Shores Elementary ROCKS is an after-school club where students and teachers paint rocks to hide them for others to find. The rocks have a label on the back, asking the finders to post on the GSES ROCKS Facebook page where their rock was found. Many people post that they will hide the rock again so we can watch it travel around not only the country, but the world, too! This cutie found her rock in Macon, Georgia.

The National League of Junior Cotillions Eastern Shore

Th ye an

Chapter held Pre-Cotillion classes for over sixty 2nd through 4th grade Eastern Shore children recently at The Venue in downtown Fairhope. Students learned how to shake hands properly, proper table etiquette, how to write a thank you note and much more. Kathy Sternenberg, NLJC

Director, commented, “The children learned so many important etiquette rules in a fun atmosphere. It was a huge hit with the children and especially the parents!” In addition to the Pre-Cotillion program, the Cotillion program features etiquette, character education, and social dance training for 6th grade students including five classes, an instructional dinner and a ball over a seven-month period.

Send School News and Photos to: lynn@easternshoreparents.com!

Gulf Shores Baseball Team Competes at All-Star Tournament

Congratulations to this 8 and under baseball team made up of many Gulf Shores Elementary School students. They made it all the way to the state All-Star tournament, which earned them a spot in the regional All-Star tournament. What a fantastic summer baseball memory for these guys! Go Dolphins!

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

Fo o Pa ca

www.easternshoreparents.com

. ck t tie

Foley Elementary Principal Retires after 40 Years in Education

Foley Elementary School Principal, Dr. William Lawrence, retired this year after over 20 years at the school and 40 years in education. Dr. Lawrence began his career in education as a second grade teacher. While working as a teacher, he worked on his doctrine at Southern Miss. He served as a vice principal and principal in Mobile County before coming into the Baldwin County school system. He was given the opportunity to become a principal at Foley Elementary in 1997. Not only did he serve as the leader of the biggest elementary school in the state, but he was also an advocate for the community of Foley, starting programs such as Turkey Take Out, which provides Thanksgiving meals to families in need. He continued teaching until the end, speaking to each grade level of students in turn about important traits he finds important in our daily lives: courage, truth, and the value of hard work. The staff of Foley Elementary will miss Dr. Lawrence greatly, but wish him much happiness in his new role of Grandfather.

Daphne Trojan Football Pro Camp

For the second year, former Daphne High School football players came to town to work on skills with young players. Ryan Anderson (Washington Redskins), Eric Lee (NE Patriots), Michael Pierce (Baltimore Ravens), and TJ Yeldon (Jacksonville Jaguars) came back to share their expertise with younger players. Students ages 6 to 14 were invited to register for the camp. The players, amateur and professional, sweated in the hot, muggy Alabama heat. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event was rained out and had to be moved to Trojan Hall at Daphne High School and became an autograph event. Current Daphne football players were also on hand to help run the camp and worked with small groups of players. Pictured, Players run through a gauntlet of NFL Pros and current Daphne HS football players to kick off camp.

in s!â&#x20AC;? e, five

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

Autauga County Schools

NBCEE Holds 6th Grade Band Camp

The North Baldwin Coalition for Excellence in Education recently sponsored a Sixth Grade Band Camp as part of its summer enrichment series. Campers received handson instruction from Melanie Brannan to help them prepare for their first year in band. To close out the week, campers gave a mini performance for family and friends to show off all they had learned. Auburn University’s Bethany Presley and Baldwin County High’s Miracle Courville assisted with the band camp.

Renaissance School to Offer 4-H as Elective

Renaissance School of the Eastern Shore will now be offering Alabama 4-H as an elective in the 2018-2019 school year. Students will learn to train dogs, archery and be involved in exciting statewide competitions!

SFMS Cheerleaders Attend Cheer Camp at Univ. of Alabama

The Spanish Fort Middle School cheerleaders recently returned from cheer camp at the University of Alabama. They placed 2nd in their dance routine, 3rd for sideline cheer, and 4th for overall game day cheer routines. Bri Howery competed in the individual jump-off and won 1st place. During their four-day camp, the squad learned new routines, cheers, and stunts for the upcoming school year. They also participated in team unity exercises to bond together as a new squad. Cheerleaders pictured include: Kylie Brown, Anne grey Clarke, Addison Dyer, Makenzie Elleard, Kylee Ellis, Isabella Ferguson, Mikayla Gaffney, Aspen Hall, Bri Howery, Sara Kauffung, Avery Lloyd, Briege Noonan , Anna Kate O’Connor, Kayleigh Thomas, Mia Todd, Emma Catherine Turner, Claire Upchurch, Mia Williams.

c m

de Ap

D bus At le a t st by fin

fe o

p w l e an I u

in p I C

U Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

www.easternshoreparents.com

es, m e: ee ra gh

YEA!

The South Baldwin Chamber Foundation is accepting applications for the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) fall of 2017 class. YEA! is a yearlong program that guides middle and high school students (grades 6-12) through launching and running their own business or social movement! If you know a student who has the determination and creativity to succeed in YEA! Apply online by September 30th at www.yeausa. org (click on students and apply today) or contact Gale Croft at 251-943-5520. Participant Opportunities: Guest Speaker– Speak to the Young Entrepreneurs about business, specific areas of knowledge, or entrepreneurial experiences. Graphic Designers–Meet with students and produce business literature for student to run businesses. Attorneys–Meet with the YEA! class to explain legal business structures, patent information, and other logistical legal concepts relevant to the student businesses. Accountants–YEA! students benefit from financial advice provided by volunteer accountants including budgeting, financing, and taxes. Web Developers–Many student businesses offer on-line resources or shopping. Web developers assist in the development of these web sites. Business Mentor–Work with Young Entrepreneurs Academy student businesses to assist in the creation of their business plans. For six weeks, mentors provide guidance and feedback as students think through all aspects of their business creation, write their business plans, and prepare their Investor Panel presentations. (One class visit per week for 7 weeks). Field Trip Host–Students explore local businesses to understand how different enterprises work by touring local businesses and meeting with business professionals. YEA! Investor Panelists–Students receive startup capital through the generous donations of YEA! Investor Panelists. YEA! Investors are invited to sit on the panel to listen to student presentations and award capital investments. If you’d like to be part of the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneurs Academy Chapter at Columbia Southern University, contact Gale Croft 251-943-5520. 21

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

Autauga County Schools

NFL Quarterback Hosts Football Camp at St. Michael Catholic HS

Renaissance Students Visit Disney World

Philip Rivers, NFL quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams, presented a football camp at St. Michael Catholic High School! The camp was held on Saturday, June 30, for boys ages 10-14 and focused on quarterbacks and wide receivers.

Renaissance School of the Eastern Shore 2018 Youth Educational Service’s Field Trip to Disney World was a blast! Students learned how pneumatics, solar power, electricity and magnetics allow the rides to work. Don’t miss 2019’s Trip!

Send School News and Photos to: lynn@easternshoreparents.com!

Th fam th Ap

N a

H r re Fo st at Sc Ar

en th ru

e fo

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

www.easternshoreparents.com

ow o

CTKCS Receives Contribution from Knights of Columbus

Christ the King Catholic School appreciates the Knights of Columbus support of our school. The Knightsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; $500 contribution to help a CTKCS family with tuition assistance was made possible through their 2018 Extravaganza, held this past April to benefit several non-profit organizations and CTKCS.

New Recording Studio at Daphne High School

The mission of the Recording Studio at Daphne High School is to provide a professional studio space for our school and to use the space to enhance delivery of the curriculum for both Fine Arts and more standard Academic classes at DHS. Mr. Comer, assistant principal at Daphne High School, wrote a grant request to build a recording studio. In early 2016, a grant was received from SEEDS - Daphne's Educational Foundation for starter funds for the recording studio to be located in The Fine Arts Complex at Trojan Hall. On March 1, 2018, Daphne High School was awarded $20,000 by the Alabama Arts Alliance for the recording studio project. The plan is to offer after school programming in the form of audio/sound engineer training to interested students with the idea that these students will be able to run the studio when teachers need a sound engineer. Several teachers have already expressed interest in "booking" the studio for various projects including Broadcasting, Choir, Band, and Theater. 23

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

Autauga County Schools

SFHS Volleyball Team Earns Academic Award

Spanish Fort volleyball team earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award under Coach Gretchen Boykin. Spanish Fort was one of only 14 teams from Alabama to receive this award. The Toros were among 358 High School teams honored by the organization. The AVCA recognized a record 973 teams in all three NCAA divisions, the NAIA, junior colleges and high schools. The award, which was initiated in the 1992-93 academic year, honors collegiate and high school volleyball teams that displayed excellence in the classroom during the school year by maintaining at least a 3.30 cumulative team grade-point average on a 4.0 scale or a 4.10 cumulative team GPA on a 5.0 scale. The Toros achieved this mark with an average team GPA of 3.96 for the 2017-2018 school year!

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

Renaissance Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Director of Education Working on Masters in Dyslexia Therapy

Congratulations to Renaissance School of the Eastern Shore Director of Education Sherlie Andrews! We are proud to announce she is currently hard at work on her Masters of Education in Dyslexia Therapy at William Carey University. Renaissance School Staff understands that education never stops!

org and

An A Cit

www.easternshoreparents.com

on .

Coastal Baldwin Educational Enrichment Foundation (CBEE)

Coastal Baldwin Educational Enrichment Foundation (CBEE) assists in providing superior educational opportunities in the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach public schools. CBEE serves as a liaison between local businesses and the school system. If there is a need within one of the island schools, CBEE seeks to provide a partnership within the community that may be able to assist. Local businesses also utilize CBEE to determine where their business can best serve within the school system. CBEE Accomplishments 2017-18: • Facilitate, fund and award ten $1,000 scholarships to GSHS seniors. • Facilitate the scholarship process for eleven local businesses or charities totaling awards of over $75,000 to GSHS seniors. • Fund teacher requests/grants for continuing education and supplies for over $16,000. • Committee members offer countless hours of community service. Check out our website for more information at cbeeal. org or if you have any questions or would like to get involved with CBEE, please contact Kelly Sims, CBEE president, at kellysimscbee@yahoo.com.

Supporting Educational Excellence in Daphne Schools (SEEDS)

SEEDS, Daphne’s Education Foundation, Supporting Education Excellence in Daphne Schools, celebrates our 15th year as the voice in education advocacy for Daphne schools. We embrace our mission, “The purpose of SEEDS is to promote lifelong love of learning in the Daphne community by providing enrichment opportunities and advocation for educational improvements for charitable and educational purposes.” SEEDS’ grants balanced the distribution between school wide-block grants and classroom academic instructional enrichment. The backbone of our organization continues to be our volunteers focus on our purpose, engaging our community to recognize the immediate and future needs of our schools and students. Partnering with city leaders, and building partnerships with our school leaders, SEEDS will continue to lead the way into a positive future for Daphne schools. SEEDS future is looking bright as we continue to seek funding from a variety of community events, our 2nd Annual SEEDS Classic Golf Tournament, will be held at Timber Creek Golf Course, November 2nd. and our 15th Annual SEEDS Classic Rock 5K and Fun Run, will be held in Olde Town Daphne, at Daphne City Hal, March 2nd. These events and donations from our City and our sponsors, allow us to focus on the challenges of educating our Daphne students to prepare for 21st century job market. Join us as we go forward, seeking to make a difference in education in Daphne schools.

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

Autauga County Schools

St. Michael Senior Attends Alabama Girls State

Bayside Academy to Host College Admissions Forum on August 21

stu

In June, rising senior Maddie Parke became the first ever St. Michael Catholic High School representative at Alabama Girls State! She was elected by her peers to be a judge on the Court of Criminal Appeals and met several Alabama lawmakers and student leaders from across the state. You make us proud, Maddie!

Bayside Academy will host its annual College Admissions Forum at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 21, in The Pilot Center Theatre on the school’s campus in Daphne. The forum is free and open to the public. Parents and high school students are invited to attend. The topics listed below will be addressed at the forum. • Banking careers: blue jeans to Wall Street • A week in the life of a medical school student • A week in the life of a college athlete • The value of a liberal arts degree in the technological age—You Can Do Anything • Q and A • Building the foundation for high school in grades 7 and 8 • Creating and building an academic and extracurricular profile from day one of high school • Micah Fellows at Samford University—premier scholarship and service programs • Interviewing for scholarships and special programs • Merit scholarships.

te ho t

Jo up at H f A pl

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

www.easternshoreparents.com

e! nal s

CTKCS 1st Grade Students Visit Orthodontic Office

Christ the King Catholic School first grade students made a visit to Dr. Glass's orthodontic office at the end of the school year to learn about "sugar bugs" and the importance of good dental hygiene. They also had a little fun making plaster handprints, experimenting with dental mirrors and teeth molds to learn more about our teeth and how they look and what we need to do to keep them clean and healthy, and spending some time in the game room. It's always a treat to have the opportunity to learn about area businesses in our community.

Huntington Learning Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Student of the Month

Jack Phillips, 7th grader at Daphne Middle School, was selected as Huntington Learning Center's July Student of the Month. Jack was chosen because of his positive attitude and outstanding commitment to improving his academic skills.

SFHS Student Plays in North-South All-Star Game

Joey Quinn is an upcoming Senior at SFHS this year. He was selected for the Southâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s All-Star team to play in Alabama's annual NorthSouth All-Star game. The South lost 2-1.

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

Autauga County Schools

Central Baldwin Education Foundation (CBEF)

Central Baldwin Education Foundation was created to encourage academic excellence in the Central Baldwin area schools by providing funding that is not available through traditional local, state or federal sources. The Foundation provides opportunities for teachers and staff to develop innovative projects through grants; to invest in programs and enrichment activities that have a positive impact on student success; to encourage a continued interest in and support of public education through a network of businesses, individual and community involvement; and to seek and cultivate funding sources for educational excellence. There are two major fundraisers planned throughout the year: Honeybee Festival & 5K and the Pull! For Education Clay Shoot. These two events have grown significantly throughout the past few years due to the tremendous community support and leadership from the Board of Directors. We’re looking forward to another great year! This year’s Honeybee Festival will be held on December 1, 2018 in Honeybee Park in Robertsdale. There will be nearly 100 vendors and entertainment all day long. Pull! For Education will be held April of 2019 in Perdido, AL. These two events will fund numerous teacher grants and scholarships for our feeder pattern. For information on how you can get involved with the Central Baldwin Education Foundation, please visit CBEF.org or find us on Facebook.

He “T w

In July, our St. Michael Catholic H.S.. JV and Varsity volleyball teams played a summer tournament at UMS. They experienced different levels of competition with varsity playing nine games in two days.

M Is

St. Michael Volleyball Teams Ready for Great Season

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

In wi

Isa ex

www.easternshoreparents.com

tral r ve act ha

ve ng

ll er

Bay Minette’s Isabella Eleogo Wins National Office for TSA

Isabella Eleogo thought she was in the middle of a “Steve Harvey moment” when she heard her named called as the new Vice President of the National Technology Student Association. When reality set in with Isabella Eleogo that she had actually won the position of VP for the national Technology Student Association (TSA), Isabella was in shock. “I was actually losing self-confidence the day of the election and afterward because everyone said the Vice President race was the hardest decision out of them all,” she recounts. “Eventually, I realized I actually won so I began to cry as I was walking through the members toward the stage.” Isabella was among 8,000 students to attend the 40th annual National TSA Conference in Atlanta, held June 22-26. As part of the election process, Isabella presented a speech in front of everyone and answered a spontaneous question. Each candidate also had their own campaign booth set up at the conference and spoke with members during a 4-hour span. Her campaign slogan was “Choose to Grow with Eleogo”. Isabella has certainly grown with the Technology Student Association (TSA). She was a reluctant member at Bay Minette Middle School until her then-instructors, Bill Allen and Melissa Stanford, took her under their wings. “At first, I strongly didn’t like TSA because I thought it was more for guys,” she admits. “However, Mr. Allen knew the potential within me and told me to write a speech for a middle school TSA competition, Prepared Speech.” Her teachers were impressed with her work and encouraged her to compete in other categories and to run for her first statewide office, which she won. “They forced me to, but I’m glad they did,” she said, as she was elected Alabama Middle School Vice President. “TSA has impacted my life in so many ways. Words cannot express the change and growth that I have been through because of TSA. I feel like I’m a new and improved person every time I compete or participate in the conferences,” she said. The mission of Technology Student Association (TSA) is to enhance personal development, leadership, and career opportunities in STEM-related fields. Members apply and integrate these concepts through school activities, competitions and related programs. Its motto is “Learning to lead in a technical world.” Isabella, a rising senior at Baldwin County High School, has represented BMMS and BCHS at district, state and national TSA competitions. She Isabella is the daughter of Edgar and Chat Eleogo of Bay Minette. At BCHS she serves as secretary of National Honor Society and is a member of National Art Honor Society and French Club. She is embarking on her second year as a Junior Ambassador for the North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce. The talented musician also serves in her church’s worship band. In her new role as TSA Vice President, Isabella will preside at all regular and special meetings, work with the state presidents, and guide communication with the membership. She will also forge ahead with accomplishing some of her campaign goals including to raise awareness, scholarship opportunities and internships for fellow TSA students. Isabella encourages everyone to give TSA a chance because the rewards are worth the effort. “By participating in TSA programs, you won’t just have the greatest experiences of your life or meet the most amazing friends, you’ll gain a better understanding of what it takes to be a leader, how to delegate to others, and what’s most beneficial for you and your own future.”

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

Autauga County Schools

Four Bayside Academy Juniors Accepted to Alabama Governor’s School

Four Bayside Academy juniors were recently accepted to Alabama Governor’s School, which is a 13-day residential program that takes place in June at Samford University in Birmingham. The Governor’s School program provides academic, creative and leadership experiences for gifted rising high school seniors in Alabama. The Bayside juniors selected to participate in Governor’s School were: L to R: Bayside Academy juniors Aubrey Engeriser, Ty Kannegieter, Mary Helene Hall and Taylor Hartley.

s the B g H J

SFHS Volleyball Team Wins Camp Tournament

Ac AH c

Spanish Fort Volleyball Team won the Hoover Team Camp Tournament by going undefeated for the day! Go Toros!

Bring a Lesson Alive at the

Dauphin Island Sea Lab

Ju b

Booking Fall/Spring Discovery HalL Programs Field Trips Now! 251-861-2141 Ask about our Teacher Workshops

th Or th Th a

disl.org/dhp

101 Bienville Blvd., Dauphin Island, Alabama

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

www.easternshoreparents.com

Two Bayside Academy Rising Seniors Represent School at AHSAA AllStar Week

Bayside Academy is proud of two rising seniors who represented the school at Alabama High School Athletic Association AllStar Week in late July. Congratulations to these students for their accomplishments on and off the field. Mac Douglas (top photo) represented Bayside Academy in the AHSAA All-Star soccer game. Bradley Schmidt (right, pictured with Head Coach Joe Swagart), represented Bayside Academy in the AHSAA All-Star cross country meet.

Daphne HS Dance Team Competes in Panama City

On July 5, Daphne Highâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dance Team, The Jubilee Girls, performed a routine that they will be competing with at dance camp in Panama City Beach. While there, if they place with their routine, they will get a bid to Nationals in Orlando, FL. The girls have been practicing over the summer and are looking forward to camp. The Jubilee Girls will perform at football games and basketball games during the 2018-2019 school year.

0,000 $10

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

Autauga County Schools

Spanish Fort Education Enrichment Foundation (SFEEF)

The Spanish Fort Education Enrichment Foundation (SFEEF), founded in 2002, is a 501(c) 3 organization whose mission is to inspire the power of community to enrich and support education for all Spanish Fort public school children. SFEEFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success is a result of the many contributions by sponsors & community volunteers who have dedicated their time and money to support SFEEF fundraising efforts over the years. Our major sponsors Chick-fil-a Spanish Fort, Trattoria Pizza and Italian Restaurant and First Community Bank made a significant impact during the 2017-18 school year with their commitment to Spanish Fort schools. Over the past 16 years, SFEEF has contributed over $500,000 to Spanish Fort schools. Some contributions are: $245,000 awarded to Teacher/Student grants, $50,000 Principal Block Grants, $15,000 for reading & diagnostic programs, $18,000 Snoezelen Room for students with Autism and Learning disabilities, $16,000 in band equipment, $29,000 in technical equipment, $24,000 CIS Fund (240 teachers), $18,000 for security cameras at Spanish Fort High School, $31,175 for LCD Projectors/Laptops for 13 ED departments, $12,000 to Scholars Bowl, TSA, FBLA and other academic teams, and $23,000 in collegiate scholarships. Our signature events include Marsh Madness Fall Fishing Tournament in October and The Gator Chase 5K Race on the Causeway in February. SFEEF hosts RISE, an annual evening each April when we recognize inspirational academic achievements by our teachers, students and school administration to the Spanish Fort community. Please see our website for information on these events and additional ways to support SFEEF. For more information on how you can participate in an event or become a sponsor contact Sheren LeBlanc at 251-604-3728. Like us on Facebook for the latest SFEEF news and to meet our sponsors!

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

www.easternshoreparents.com

ny ey

Succeed at a high school where

learning is fun!

Find out how the Alabama School of Math and Science can lead you on a path to success. ASMS is our state’s only fully public, residential high school for highly motivated sophomores, juniors, and seniors seeking advanced studies in math, science, and the humanities.

Many people ask, “Do I have to be a ‘genius’ to be accepted to ASMS?” Answer: Absolutely NOT! ASMS is made up of students who are intelligent and work hard for academic success. The 2018 senior class earned $10 million in merit-based scholarships and scored a composite 29.7 on the ACT.

Applying to ASMS is FREE – and so are tuition, room, and board if you are admitted! Start your online application September 1, 2018 at www.asms.net.

Current Alabama 9th or 10th graders can apply. Questions? Email admissions@asms.net or call 251.441.3250.

Alabama School of Mathematics and Science 1255 Dauphin St., Mobile, AL 36604 251.441.2100 - www.asms.net admissions@asms.net

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

Autauga County Schools

North Baldwin Coalition for Excellence in Education (NBCEE)

In 2008, a small group of dedicated individuals with a huge passion for education formed an organization called the North Baldwin Coalition for Excellence in Education (also known as NBCEE) as a way to support the schools in north Baldwin County and to supplement the programs offered by the school system. The organization and the work continues today with the same passion for education and a mission which it’s had from the very start - “to enhance the educational experience of all the students in the Bay Minette feeder pattern by providing financial support and other resources to supplement district wide programs.” NBCEE accomplishes this mission through three core focus areas – Teacher Grants, Summer Enrichment Camps, and Teacher of the Year recognitions. Since 2008, the Teacher Grant program has provided nearly $100,000 to local teachers for a wide variety of creative and innovative classroom and school projects. And it is made possible because of a long-standing, truly collaborative relationship with our community organizations of Heritage Junior Women’s Club and Bay Minette Rotary Club, and our community members. These two organizations organize a popular annual community event, the Chilly Run/Chili Cook-off held each February at the Bay Minette Kid’s Park, where 1 mile and 5K runs are held, local businesses and schools compete for coveted awards and bragging rights, and community members gather to eat all-you-can-eat chili. The proceeds of the event go directly to benefit the NBCEE Teacher Grant Program. In the spring of each year, NBCEE accepts applications from teachers at each of the eight public schools in north Baldwin County. The applications are judged by an independent, objective and unbiased panel and winners are awarded their grant during an exciting, surprise “prize patrol” visit to their classroom in the last month of school. Each summer, NBCEE sponsors and organizes Summer Enrichment Camps for children of all ages, and to date, approximately 2,800 youngsters have attended an array of camps at several of our local school locations. Summer Camp offerings are posted on our website, www.nbcee.org, usually by the end of May each year. In January of each year, NBCEE recognizes each of the Teachers of the Year from our eight schools at a Bay Minette City Council meeting. Through annual fundraising and sponsorships, NBCEE awards each of them with gift, along with a gift bag which is made possible by the generous donations from local businesses and community members. To learn more about the North Baldwin Coalition for Education and our programs, to make a donation, apply for a sponsorship, or to get involved, visit our website at www.nbcee.org and like us on Facebook.

NEW PRESCHOOL!

Nurturing Young Learners in a Faith-filled Environment The Eastern Shore’s newest FULL-DAY preschool offers a professional curriculum, a full slate of enrichment activities, and boundless opportunities for creative discovery!

DISCOVER MORE:

Contact Shelley Miller, 251-928-2912

860 N. Section St., Fairhope | stjamesprek.org Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

www.easternshoreparents.com

m th inv

r r e h ay

nt, ete fit h g,

e he

sit

South Baldwin Chamber Foundation (SBCF)

A Heart for Education! Since 2003, the South Baldwin Chamber Foundation (SBCF) has made an impact on the communities of Foley, Lillian, Elberta, Magnolia Springs, Bon Secour and Summerdale. Raising more than three million dollars in the past twelve years, SBCF is a 501c3 dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our youth through programs and partnerships that focus on educational enrichment, leadership development and community involvement. ● Our primary benefactors are the students of Foley High School and its feeder schools. ● Our mission is to enhance lives through programs and partnerships that enrich education, develop leadership, and better our community. ● Our goal is for all South Baldwin students to graduate and succeed. South Baldwin Chamber Foundation is making an effort to affect economic opportunities by investing community stakeholders and organizations through program support. These programs are funded through individual and corporate contributions as well as our three major annual fundraisers: Night Glow Golf (November 2017), Annual Gala & Silent Auction (January 2018), and BBQ & Blues (March 2018). The programs we provide would not be possible without the support of our generous donors! Your generous gifts of time and resources are needed for the Chamber Foundation to continue making a positive impact on the future of South Baldwin. Your contribution will allow the Foundation to provide unique experiences designed to align the importance of civic engagement in education, while providing opportunities for healthy adult and peer connections. Contributions to the Foundation help provide students support through: Project ACEd (Aligning Civic Engagement with Education), Student Teacher Grants and individual initiatives that impact our community that occur on an as needed basis such as the school uniform needs, Big Brothers Big Sisters and snacks for students. Contributions to the Chamber Foundation help promote a sense of community, develop a skilled workforce, and provide the type of student support needed for leadership development, as well as dropout prevention. Students in our schools today are the workforce of tomorrow and the future leaders of our community. To become involved with the Chamber Foundation and Project ACEd or to be an annual or event sponsor, contact Gale Croft at 251-943-5520 or gale@sbchamberfoundation.org.

Bayside Students Selected for Boys and Girls State

Three Bayside juniors were recently selected to participate in Boys and Girls State, which are summer leadership and citizenship programs sponsored by The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary for high school juniors. The juniors selected were Sam Britain, Mary Helene Hall and Taylor Hartley. In this one-week, intensive program, participants gain an understanding of how government works and learn about rights, privileges and responsibilities of U.S. citizens.

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

Autauga County Schools

The Fairhope Educational Enrichment Foundation (FEEF)

The Fairhope Educational Enrichment Foundation (FEEF) is a non-profit organization, founded in 1996, that is dedicated to promoting and enriching educational opportunities for all Fairhope public school children. FEEF is made up of a nineteen-member volunteer board of directors and is supported by an advisory council of volunteers who work to raise funds and support STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) initiatives in our schools. FEEF works year round to raise funds, create initiatives and provide support directly to the five Fairhope public schools. FEEF funds are given directly to the schools to provide programs and equipment to our students and teachers that are not made possible through traditional funding the schools receive. Thanks to the community’s support, FEEF provided a $20,000 master plan grant to each school, numerous teacher classroom grants and secured additional funding for special projects providing over $186,000 to Fairhope Public Schools for the 2017-2018 school year. This supported the following in our schools that would otherwise not exist: • Hands-on Science Labs at Fairhope Intermediate and J. Larry Newton. • Interactive Smart Board for STEAM lessons in the classroom and at Pelican’s Nest Science Lab, math compasses, Lego Learn to Learn kits, and professional development at Fairhope Elementary. • Choral and Guitar Programs, including teacher salaries, for Fairhope Middle • Piano Program for Fairhope High. • Provided funding for all Grade 2 and 3 Shared Reading Collections and National Geographic Magazines for Fairhope Elementary. • Recycling program support, Tuba purchase for band program and funding for Career College for Tweens and PocketLab Voyager programs at Fairhope Middle. • Flexible seating and support for special needs playground at Fairhope Intermediate. • Quadcopter Drone for Fairhope High and Black Box Theatre funding for Fairhope High • Library Renovation and Butterfly Garden at J. Larry Newton. • All NEW Piano Lab for Fairhope Middle starting Fall 2018. How Can You Help FEEF Support Our Students? • Attend or Sponsor a Fundraising Event, October 19 – FEEF Presents School of Rock – Fairhope Civic Center, March 21 – Annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament – Quail Creek Golf Course. • Make a Donation – Donate your time and talents to support the fundraising events, initiatives and programs FEEF provides. Contact FEEF at 251-990-3333, www.feefonline.org, or director@feefonline.org to get involved. • Share the News–Like the FEEF Facebook Page @FEEFFairhope and share news and events.

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

www.easternshoreparents.com

at . ncil )

us o

er e pe

FEEF Holds STEAM Pilot Program

FEEF (Fairhope Educational Enrichment Foundation) held an exciting STEAM pilot program in June at the Pelican's Nest Science Lab. Using a curriculum from the Science Museum of Boston, teachers from Fairhope Elementary, Fairhope Intermediate, and J. Larry Newton took the first step in a crossschool, cross-grade team teaching of STEAM through project-based learning. Students in 3rd-5th grades from the Rotary Youth Club summer education program learned how to think like an engineer and even created their own robots. Lessons and data from this week will contribute to designs for the new STEAM Enrichment Center and future in-school initiatives.

Eastern Shore Art Center's Summer Art Bash 2018

Eastern Shore Art Center's "Summer Art BASH 2018" was a phenomenal success! Over 220 artists, ranging from age 4 to 15, splashed paint, smudged charcoal, shaped clay, constructed paper mache', crocheted chains, stitched it up, and reimagined recycled trash to create amazing pieces of art. Whether a student took one class or four, memories were made and artistic skill was acquired. We hope Summer Art BASH 2019 has double the students, double the classes, and double the FUN!

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

F y Elmore County Schools

Christ Presbyterian Church VBS

Christ Presbyterian Church in Daphne had a VBS theme of "Paul and the Underground Church" June 3 through 7. We served a light supper each evening and the kids were treated to an ancient Roman marketplace, related crafts, skits and singing. Our fundraising focus was the building fund for Genesis Church in Mercedes, Texas.

Eastern Shore Presbyterian VBS

What a fun time at Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church's 2018 Time Lab Vacation Bible School! As time travelers, we saw Jesus before creation, at creation, in the Old Testament, in the New Testament, and learned that "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." Each day started with the Atomic Assembly and continued with simulation stations, high voltage verses, Bible passages, and apologetic focus as we met a few characters like Adam, Abraham and Moses. What an epic time seeing that Jesus, our forever faithful, loving, caring, promise keeping Lord is with us always!

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

www.easternshoreparents.com

Fairhope United Methodist Church VBS

Fairhope United Methodist Church held Shipwrecked VBS this summer. Over 300 children and 175 youth and adult volunteers had a fun and meaningful week learning that Jesus rescues us through life’s storms. Each year we make sure our rising 6th graders do something special at VBS. This year, they served at Prodisee Pantry, helped Mobile Baykeepers clean around Fairhope’s beach, visited the Greek Orthodox Church in Malbis, helped with various projects for Tough Dogs cancer support ministry and made and delivered lunch to 300 Fairhope city employees. Our overall mission focus was to help families with basic food needs. We raised over $800 to purchase drought-resistant seeds for families in Haiti so they can grow their own food and collected 350 items for the Lord’s Pantry, Fairhope UMC’s food pantry, to help those in our community. Our 2019 VBS will be ROAR, Life is Wild – God is Good on June 3-7.

s. mise

Central Christian School Summer Camp

Central Christian School has had a lot of fun this summer during their summer camp! The theme for the summer was Faith Over Fear. Summer camp is full of excitement as the kids take field trips to the movies, spending time doing gymnastics, attending vacation bible school, making crafts and lots of pool and water slide time!

Connect with us!

istoRrolyler! h f o t r a b e a p Cannonball Run e the down at Come rid ’s taken it e r o f e b Coaster son! f the sea o d n e e th

Water Slides · Wave Pool · Dune Racer · Flowrider · Lazy River Roller Coaster · New Arcade Games · Screamin’ Demon · Mini-Golf Two Escape Rooms · Private Cabanas & More!

906 GULF SHORES PARKWAY • GULF SHORES, AL • 1/8 MILE FROM THE BEACH 251.948.2106 • WATERVILLEUSA.COM • ESCAPEHOUSEWATERVILLE.COM 39

Visit watervilleusa.com for park hours and open dates. www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

Elmore County Schools

Daphne Art Center’s 2018 Summer Art Camp

Fiber Art Camp 2018

The Daphne Art Center’s 2018 Summer Art Camp was a huge success! The children who attended learned many things, such as how to use ordinary things to make crafts and they learned about the French Impressionists. The children thought their teachers were awesome, super sweet, and incredible! They had tons of fun at Camp and made new friends this summer. They are eager to come back next year and bring their friends.

Humming Star Alpacas had several wonderful weeks during Fiber Art Camp 2018. This year each camper created a piece of art inspired by Seurat’s pointillism. They used dyed fiber and wet felting techniques to create jellyfish and butterfly pieces. They, also, created 3-dimensional figures using natural and dyed fiber, and needle felting techniques. These talented campers made mermaids, angels, wizards, and more. Of course, they spent time with their alpaca buddies who contributed fiber for the art projects. We love watching these young people take the fiber art skills we teach them and make each piece their own!

Your Health Matters. Quality Care Matters. Dr. Lee specializes in pediatric and adult Ear, Nose & Throat care. He treats everyday ENT illnesses to complex surgeries. Schedule your appointment today. Daphne & Mobile Offices 1302 Hwy 98 • Daphne • 251-410-9000

Michael Rhodes Lee, MD “He has a smile on his face and is always kind to his patients. They also provide same day appointments.” —Jennifer H.

2880 Dauphin Street • Mobile • 251-473-1900

Visit us online at pmg.md

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

MOBILE • DAPHNE

www.easternshoreparents.com

S re t Th

J O th

rt by

Snook Youth Club Super Summer Fun

While everyone was having fun at the beach, Super Kids from the Snook Youth Club were rehearsing to prepare for performances. They had a lot of fun learning golf, soccer, yoga and of course swimming along with rebuilding old computers, learning financial literacy and enjoying dance and art classes. Our Super girls also learned crocheting, sewing and cooking healthy meals. The Super recital “Christmas in July” was a wonderful opportunity to showcase their talent and teach them how to have fun on a tight budget. It’s been a wonderful experience. The Snook Youth Club is a 501c3 non- profit organization that focus on the Arts and Academic Enrichment.

Orange Beach Surf Rescue Junior Lifeguard Program

Junior Lifeguards were able to take a hands-on approach this summer during the Orange Beach Junior Lifeguard Program. Jr Guards learned and performed many of the skills that lifeguards use throughout the beach season including water rescues, rescue board use, basic life support skills, and beach safety knowledge.

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

â&#x20AC;&#x153;E

vo e

To t

Sh G

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

www.easternshoreparents.com

Baldwin Partners Calls for Volunteers to Supplement Student Curriculum

The Baldwin County Education Coalition is challenging the local community to step up for its students. Our public schools are in need of your time and talents. You can support your local school and make a difference in the life of a child by volunteering your time, talents and resources. Each school has identified several opportunities throughout the school year in which you can volunteer or provide in-kind services. Visit any Baldwin County Public School website and click on the Baldwin Partners Logo to see the unique opportunities for that school. “Everything about our collective future depends on the priority we give to public education,” says Terry Burkle, executive director of the Coalition. “Our network of businesses, churches and other organizations are stepping up to support student achievement at every level.” The Baldwin Partners in Education is a nationally validated program connecting students, teachers and administrators with business, community volunteers and civic leaders. The program is an effective method for engaging citizens in the teaching and learning process, increasing public awareness about education issues and fostering ownership for school and student success. By actively engaging students of all ages in a variety of activities, volunteers are implementing a positive vision into students’ lives. Businesses that provide hands-on experiences help prepare students for careers after high school and help to meet the needs of the business community, yielding long-term benefits for students and the community as a whole. To become a Baldwin Partner, visit https://betterbaldwin.com/become-a-baldwin-partner/, and select the local school of your choice to view a list of projects and in-kind services with which they need help. For more information, contact info@betterbaldwin.com.

St. Michael Cross-County Works Hard All Summer!

Shout out to these three men on our cross country team who ran twelve miles in July! L-R: Michael Garriz, Nick Berrios and Dyson Crooker. Thanks to The Garage Studio in Point Clear for acting as their oasis/hydration station stop on these long runs! Our cross country team has been hard at work, but still finds time in between practices to kayak & eat watermelon! Thanks Mr. Hall and Mrs. Lindley for your dedication to this group!

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

Get Ready for Kindergarten with Practical Tips

5 Ways to Bring Rules Back After Sumer

Kindergarten is a formative year for families, as kids acquire the foundational skills they’ll build on for a lifetime (and parents learn the value of healthy home habits and encouraging independence). Here are some handy tricks and tools to help your kindergartners -- and you -- get ready for the school year.

If you and your kids went a little overboard on screentime this summer, you’re in good company. According to a Harris Interactive poll, about half of all parents say their kids watch more TV, play more video games, surf the Web more, and watch more movies during the summer months. With back-to-school upon us, it’s time to re-establish some limits on media. These strategies can help you get a jump on things:

Arm kids with soft skills. Ease your kids’ entry into the early days of their educations by helping them develop and refine essential “soft skills.” From encouraging them to get along with others to supporting their ability to self-regulate, these six skills are important building blocks to having a successful school year.

Have a last blast. Plan a special media-centered event that the whole family will enjoy -- something you couldn’t do during the school year. A movie in the park, an all-day video game session, a binge-watching marathon of streaming shows are all fun ways to say, “so long, summer.”

Nurture responsibility. Time-management tools can motivate kids and help them develop responsibility, organization, and independence. There are lots of handy apps to help keep kids on track, and even designed to help little kids with morning routines.

Prepare your kids. Talk about the routine changes that come along with the school year. Discuss the concept of “balance” -- a daily mix of exercise, reading, social and family time, school work, and entertainment. A week before school starts, get serious about bedtime, and turn off the TV, games, and electronic devices at least an hour before hitting the sack. The stimulation of media makes it hard for kids to settle down.

Share stories about school. Lots of kids are excited about stepping into their big-kid shoes for kindergarten, but the transition isn’t always seamless. Sweet stories about kids going to kindergarten and funny back-to-school movies can soothe and entertain nervous students -- and their parents.

Create a school-year media plan. Take out a calendar, and work with your kids to create a weekly schedule that includes homework, chores, and activities -- plus TV, games, movies, etc. Kids don’t always understand the concept of “Thursday,” but if they see their activities written down, they know what to expect and when to expect it.

Skip the back-to-school buying frenzy. Don’t turn your kindergartner into a walking advertisement. Learn how to avoid the rampant marketing and consumerism of the back-to-school culture. And when you shop for school supplies, consider stocking a backpack for a kid in need or organizing a school supply drive -- you can teach your tot about sharing while you’re at it.

Raid the library. Go for the books, but also find out whether your local branch offers programs for kids -- like puppet shows, reading hours, or other activities. It’s like a little baby step to school.

Get involved. Take an active role in your children’s early education. Talk to the teacher about your kids’ challenges, as well as the activities at which they excel. Help at home by sharing educational tools designed specifically to enhance pre-K skills. Fun apps and games can offer an extra boost to nurture young interests and developing social-emotional skills -- and kids won’t even realize they’re learning.

Remember you’re their role model. Sneak your iPhone under the table, and your kids will catch you. Model the healthy media habits you’d like your kids to follow. Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

www.easternshoreparents.com

as lls

e).

ool

ut i-

d l k-

. g nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

tau cre

ch pli

ha ca

an in ite

the thi an Ch

me mi on

sio rem

ca kid ph

When Rachel Phefferâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter Brock starts middle school this fall, teachers will expect her and her classmates to manage homework, school supplies and activities without the same oversight they experienced in elementary school. Set your tween up for success in a way that supports her growing independence. Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

www.easternshoreparents.com

“This is the time to let go and hope that I’ve taught her how to stay organized,” says Pheffer, a creative business owner. Of course, she’ll still offer guidance as Brock MyHomework - Digital student planner (iOS or Android) chooses organizational systems and colorful supplies that motivate her--all while staying on budget. “The dollar store is my favorite place. They inClass (iOS) or Studious (Android) - multimedia note-taking, have tons of bins and organizational things that you file-sharing, to-do list management and schedule planner can buy and not bust your bank,” Pheffer says. Why get organized? Organization is a learned and essential life skill. Mismanaged materials result Freedom (PC or Mac) - blocks distracting websites, mail in needless stress, time-wasted tracking down lost servers, social media during homework time items and poor grades. “When kids get into the habit of organizing, minutes after the dismissal bell in hopes that by the time he got they’re developing valuable planning and criticalto his locker, he’d be reminded of the assignment and bring the thinking skills that will help them become better problem solvers correct book home.” and creative thinkers,” says professional organizer Shawna Childers. Accessorize their locker. Prevent a locker from becoming a jumble of books, smashed papers and supplies. Remember homework. Writing to-do lists and filling out assign“A locker shelf should be your first purchase,” Burton adment pads helps kids keep track of homework. If teachers pervises. mit, your tween might also snap photos of assignments posted Discount stores sell baskets that can be flipped on the side on the board with her phone. to create an inexpensive locker shelf or purchase a shelf at area Mikita Burton, a mom of three, lifestyle blogger and profesoffice supply stores. Hang magnetic baskets on the locker’s sional organizer, took advantage of technology to help her son inside door to house extra pens and pencils. Kids generally love remember homework materials. choosing personalized accessories to customize their temporary “Most teachers now have ‘web backpacks’ where parents space. can also see the assignment. I used the technology that our “Fun decorations on the inside encourage kids to keep it kids are now accustomed to and added assignments to his cell clean,” Burton says. phone,” she says. “I set reminders and they would ping five

Free Digital Organization Apps

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

Choose a calendar. Between school, extracurricular activities and a budding social life, busy middle schoolers can get overwhelmed. Select a cool calendar with your tween that she can fill out each week to help her visualize and prioritize her time.

Manage backpacks. Simplify filing and retrieving of materials stashed in backpacks with color-coordinated folders and notebooks for each school subject. Get your child in the habit of cleaning out his backpack weekly to manage the balled-up papers, broken pencils and other trash that inevitably collect.

Toss clutter. “A great way to stay organized for the entire school year is to do a quarterly re-organize of their binders, notebooks and folders,” Childers says. “It works well to do this ‘clean out and refresh’ after each report card.”

Create a homework station. Together, design and organize a functional, distraction-free homework space and stock it with necessary supplies. “Every kid should have what I call a landing station--a place in their room or common area to land all of their stuff,” Burton says. Each afternoon, Burton’s son stows his backpack in a large round plastic tub on the floor. He files paperwork that needs to be signed or reviewed by his mom in a hanging file folder box positioned above the tub. A small night stand holds his school-issued laptop and serves as a charging station.

Encourage independence. As long as her daughter completes his work and earns good grades, Pheffer says she’s comfortable with whatever kind of organization system she implements. Late assignments and poor grades will mean more oversight from mom, which typically doesn’t excite an independence-driven middle schooler. “Letting your child fail a bit is hard as a parent, but I’ve found sometimes that’s what we need to do to help them learn,” she says. ESP

Freelance journalist Christa Melnyk Hines and her husband are the parents of two sons, including a soon-to-be middle schooler who is working on getting organized. Christa is the author of Happy, Healthy & Hyperconnected: Raise a Thoughtful Communicator in a Digital World.

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

www.easternshoreparents.com

Bays

et h ek

cith

b ds

. . . Creator

nd e

3 0 3 D r y e r Av e n u e | D a p h n e , A L 3 6 5 2 6 | 2 5 1 . 3 3 8 . 6 4 4 6 | w w w . b a y s i d e a c a d e m y . o r g www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine Bayside Academy is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school49 offering a superior educational opportunity to qualified students in grades PKâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;12.

Allow Them to Earn It Q. Our daughter just turned 10 years old. Is now the right time to start giving her an allowance, and start teaching her about money?

A. I’m glad you’re going to teach your daughter about money. But in my mind, there’s never a time for an allowance. I believe that kind of thinking, and using words like “allowance,” are some of the best ways to instill an attitude of entitlement in a child. I don’t think you want your daughter growing up with the idea she deserves money simply because she’s alive. My advice is to develop a method by which she can earn commissions. Write down a daily or weekly list of jobs around the house that are age-appropriate she will be responsible for doing. Then, at the

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

end of the week, she gets paid for jobs she completed — and she doesn’t get paid for the ones she didn’t do. The idea is to teach her that work creates money, and teach a healthy work ethic at the same time. Of course, there are some things a child should be expected to do without financial reward. Everyone needs to pitch in, and do certain things to help when they’re part of a family. And once you’ve taught her about the importance and rewards of work, make sure to also teach her about the three uses for money — saving, spending, and giving!

Step by Step Q. When is the right time to buy a house when someone is following your Baby Steps plan?

A. That’s a good question. Let’s start by going over the first few Baby Steps. Baby Step 1 is saving $1,000 for a beginner emergency fund. Baby Step 2 is paying off all consumer debt, from smallest to largest, using the debt snowball. Baby Step 3 is where you increase your emergency fund to the point where you have three to six months of expenses set aside. Once you’ve done all that you can begin saving for a home. I’ll call it Baby Step 3b. For folks looking to buy a house, I advise saving enough money for a down payment of at least 20 percent. I don’t beat people up over mortgage debt, but I do advise them to get a 15-year, fixed rate loan, where the payments are no more than 25 percent of their monthly take-home pay. Doing it this way may take a little more time, and delay your dream of becoming a homeowner a bit, but buying a house when you’re broke is the quickest way I know to turn something that should be a blessing into a burden!

www.easternshoreparents.com

is -

ep se t up to ayr

e a n

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

Yard Games Take the Field

Recommending the Best Toys and Products for Kids

When kids get ready to play outside games, for a time they are taking ownership of a sacred space of land. It may be their own yard, a neighbor’s field, the local grassy mall or any green expanse that’s available for them to plant their flag. Marking out their boundaries for the temporary field of play, the shape of the game can be as freeform as tag or as formal as football. The following items encourage something in between. Recommended for engaging kids outdoors, these games and activities offer ground rules for competitive fun while presenting plenty of options for expanded, alternative or solo yard play.

by Gerry Paige Smith

Flickin’ Chicken Game

Kick Croquet Outdoor Game

Undeniably entertaining, the Flickin’ Chicken Game launches floppy fowls into the realm of yard games. Complete with a target, two score pads and four rubber chickens, aim is key as players flick their featherless fowl toward the bullseye. More challenging than it appears, the comic bounce and roll of the chickens keeps the gameplay moving in unexpected and hilarious directions. Combining the low score goal of miniature golf with the unpredictable landings of rubber chickens, this fowl free-for-all is a plucky addition to the outdoor game shelf. Loaded with laughter for children, and just absurd enough to steal the heart of college age kids, Flickin’ Chicken wings to the heights of outdoor poultry play.

Croquet, when it’s all grown up, can be an exacting competition that demands concentration and patience. For the younger set, with a surplus of enthusiasm, Kick Croquet from Hearthsong offers a less restricted and more energetic introduction to the normally staid lawn game. Featuring seven oversized wickets that plant in the ground, two inflatable canvas-covered kickballs, and two finish flags, Kick Croquet expands the footprint of the game for young learners. Notably, the hoop targets are flexible to absorb the errant aim of young learners. Ideal for teaching a traditional lawn sport while encouraging outdoor exercise, this child-friendly game kicks the old game of croquet into high gear!

(The Haywire Group)

(Hearthsong)

Two-in-One Game Set

FlyDay Flying Hoop (FlyDay)

Part frisbee and part kite, the Flyday Flying Hoop can sail up to 100 feet with the flick of the arm. With LEDs incorporated into its balanced body, this super-sized disc can light up in the modes of illumination while soaring through darkened skies. Crafted from flexible ring framing and durable lightweight spandex fabric, this hoop won’t leave a mark when it occasionally crash lands into siding, cars or foreheads. The disc comes with a smart, compact carrying case that makes it the ideal addition to vacation luggage and outdoor outing totes. Large and bright enough to easily see and retrieve, the Flying Hoop supports improved hand-eye coordination, gross and fine motor development, and healthy outdoor activity, day or night.

(Magic Cabin)

Featuring the basic net game components of tennis and badminton, the Two-in-One Game Set is an easy and fun introduction for little kids who’d like to try out racquet sports. Included in the set are two racquets, an oversized badminton birdie, a big tennis ball and volleyball, plus a lightweight five-foot wide stand-alone net. The racquets feature an extra large hitting surface and are lightweight, perfect for little hands to wield. Before kids’ fine motor skills evolve to connect with small fast-moving targets, the Two-in-One Game Set lets them learn the basics through play and experience success on their way to bigger games.

Gerry Paige Smith is a syndicated columnist recommending the best products for kids and their families. Discover more at www.PageBookMedia.com

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

www.easternshoreparents.com

ls,

Quality Care Close to Home Since 1985 Brian W. Hixon, M.D. | Frank K. Hixon, M.D. | William B. Norris, M.D.

Pediatric ENT Patients Nasal & Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Allergy Testing & Treatment Ear & Mastoid Surgery Thyroid & Salivary Gland Surgery Airway & Voice Disorders Cancer of the Head & Neck

CALL US AT (251) 928-0300 FOR AN APPOINTMENT 53

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

ParentingToday’sTeens by Mark Gregston

Learning to Shift Your Parenting Style Do you allow your teenager to make mistakes? Or do you protect him from that? Think about it — if you hadn’t learned from your own mistakes, how would you know what it means to make one? And if you prevent your teen from making mistakes, how else will he grow into maturity? By lecturing him? By rescuing him every time? Based on what I’ve learned from 30 years of working with troubled teens, that mode of parenting simply isn’t helpful to children in their teenage years.

As Children Enter Adolescence, Parents Need to Shift Gears — from Lecturing and Protecting to Mentoring and Coaching. Perhaps you recall the Biosphere II experiment 20 or so years ago? Several scientists were sealed in a huge glass bio-dome in the Arizona desert to see if life could be sustained in a similar facility in outer space. There was one unexpected result from that experiment. As trees were grown in this seemingly “perfect” environment, with sun and water and good soil, they all eventually died. You see, as trees normally grow in nature, winds continuously bend them back and forth, making microscopic tears in their bark. The tree responds by filling the tiny breaks with protective sap that hardens and forms a sturdy outer core, making the tree trunk strong enough to stand upright. So, without the buffeting of wind in the protected dome of Biosphere II, the trees there simply flopped over and broke after reaching a certain height. Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

I hope the analogy to parenting is obvious. Are you overly protective of a teenager in your own “dome”? Can you see how that could become detrimental, or at the very least not be very helpful to them, when in a few short years they will take on life all on their own? After years of being in protector mode, we need to get out of the way and allow our children to gradually bend in the winds of life a little more. Through that gentle buffeting they’ll gain strength and wisdom to stand upright and flourish in their later years. Without it, they will simply fall over at some point. The shift also encompasses moving from telling and providing to listening and guiding. In other words, avoid fixing everything for the little darlings but be there for them to cry on your shoulder when they make a mistake. Encourage them to make as many of their own decisions as possible, as long as they aren’t life threatening. The teenager may not get it quite right at first but eventually, through natural consequences, they will learn to make better decisions. Begin early, and keep working at it. This is an ongoing process, and one you should consider a critical stepping-stone to maturity. Parents of teenagers who really understand the “shifting gears” principle become really good coaches and listeners. They allow their children to learn from small mistakes along life’s road to prepare them to handle bigger decisions later on. They remain in the game, enforc54

ing the boundaries without wavering, but they avoid anger when boundaries are broken. They allow consequences to speak for themselves, for it is through consequences that we all learn. And they express true empathy and inspirational support during their teen’s struggles, even when they make really stupid mistakes. If you have a teenager in your home, perhaps it is time to shift your style of parenting. While it is hard to step back and watch as inevitable mistakes are made, it is essential for parents to allow the buffeting winds of life to blow. And give your teen some credit. You’ll be surprised how quickly he or she will mature once the training wheels are taken off and it is up to them to either steer straight, or crash. Like the beam on a child’s face after his first unassisted bike ride, your teen will grow in confidence and self-esteem with each new decision he makes. Give it a shot. Stop teaching and start training. You’ve done a great job giving your child input throughout the years. Now, start helping your daughter apply those truths to her life. That usually doesn’t happen in one conversation; it happens with many conversations. And start the process of helping your son become independent and take control of his life. It’s what HE wants. And you know it’s what YOU want. There’s a difference between teaching and training. Which one are you spending most of your time doing with your teen?

S S R

Ti ti Am

CHE Mark Gregston is an author, speaker, radio host, and the founder of a residential counseling center for struggling teens located in Longview, Texas. Mark’s passion for helping teens can be seen in his 40 years of involvement with families as a youth pastor, Young Life area director, and now, as the Executive Director of Heartlight, where he has lived with and helped over 2,700 teens. To find out more about Mark and his ministry to parents and teens, you can visit www.HeartlightMinistries.org or www.ParentingTodaysTeens.org.

BLU LUX ORA RED SAN SPR

www.easternshoreparents.com

h ey

me,

SI P. SAVOR . REPEAT. 100 + WINES, BEER, & SPIRITS LIVE & SILENT AUCTIONS

Benefiting Make-A-WishÂ® Alabama

TAILGATE W/ SEC GAMES

Broadcast by Bryant Bank

CULINARY DEMOS LUXURY YACHT WALK FOOD TASTING

SE PT. 13-15

From over a dozen restaurants

ORANGE BEACH, AL

CELEBRITY CHEF COOKBOOK SIGNINGS

a of

ens ens s

Tickets can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com or at The Wharf Amphitheater Box Office.

CHECK OUT THESE FAVORITE WHARF SPOTS

GET THE LOCALS DISCOUNT! STOP BY YOUR NEAREST LOCATION TO PURCHASE TICKETS 50% OFF, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

BLUE WATER BBQ COMPANY LUXURYGULFRENTALS.COM ORANGE BEACH CONCIERGE RED OR WHITE WINE AND GOURMET SAND DOLLAR LIFESTYLES SPRINGHILL SUITES MARRIOTT

THEWHARFUNCORKED.COM

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

tip mo tion kitc the Ip cle say ah big the

ho up thr sup pa gy eve les

sch ing the is l

School mornings can be stressful for both parents and kids. The morning can be very hectic with limited time to eat breakfast, get dressed, gather belongings, and get to school on time. Here are some ideas for families to lower the stress and create a smoother school morning. Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

www.easternshoreparents.com

Lunch solution

Packing a healthy school lunch (or multiple lunches) can take up a lot of time in the morning. Get a head start on lunch preparations by starting the evening before. “If my kitchen is clean, I feel like I am ahead of the game. Every night before going to bed I prep lunches for the next day, put away clean dishes, and reload the dishwasher.” says Kim Burnette, mother of two. By getting a head start the night before, you eliminate a big step, leaving you time for other things in the morning.

Backpack solution

After the kids have completed their homework, have them pack their backpacks up. Parents can sign permission slips, go through school papers, and gather any supplies needed for school the next day and pack them up. Does your child have their gym uniform and band instrument? When everything is ready the night before, there is less to do on school mornings.

Wardrobe solution

Check the weather the evening before school so that kids can lay out their clothing and outerwear for the next day. With the jeans, jackets and shoes laid out there is less scramble to find everything the next

morning. Also try laying out the entire week’s clothing on Sunday. “We have a small plastic set of drawers with 5 drawers that can be purchased in the storage section at Target. We put an outfit for both of the kids in each on Sunday.” says Alicia Dafferner, mother of two.

Prep yourself

Many parents find that if they can wake up before the kids, they feel more refreshed and prepared for a productive morning. This gives them the time to take few minutes to wake up, enjoy a cup of coffee, or grab a quick shower. Mother of three, Jessi Cole, says, “I find that it helps if I get up early and get myself ready before my kids get up. That way, I only have to worry about them.”

Breakfast solution

Help make breakfast healthier and quicker by planning ahead. Sherry Hoffman, mom of two boys, says, “I make several breakfast options that are freezer and toaster oven friendly on the weekends that we can choose throughout the week.” Ideas for freezer-friendly breakfast items include breakfast burritos, waffles, french toast or muffins. There are also easy to make options like whole grain cereal, yogurt with fruit and granola, or a breakfast smoothie. Many

of these items can be prepared the night before to help morning go smoother.

Early to bed, early to rise

“I have noticed that it makes our mornings much smoother if my kids get enough sleep, so early bedtimes are a must,” says Hoffman. Kids who have a consistent early bedtime are more rested for an early wake up. Rested kids are in better moods and stay on task on school mornings, causing less stress and conflict in the morning.

Eliminate electronics

With limited time to be prepared for school, it is best to eliminate electronic distractions. Parents and kids need to focus on the goal, which is getting to school on time. Distractions like television, handheld devices, and video games only slow down the process. Remind kids that there will be time for electronics after school, when their chores and homework are complete. Adjusting to a new school schedule can take awhile, but if parents do their best to prepare the night before and teach kids to do the same, the mornings will run much smoother. ESP Sarah Lyons has the task of getting her six children to school in the morning. Planning and preparation help her household run smoothly.

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

8M The from out uns abo vis

(25 ww

After School Care Bay Camp After School ad on page 61

8180 Dyer Road Fairhope, 36532 Whether you are looking for an after school program or a place to put your child during school breaks you have come to the right place! We believe parents should have the peace-of-mind in knowing your child is in a secure environment with experienced staff who can help kids gain a sense of self worth, grow spiritually, become mentally and physically strong, help those who are different, have Fun and simply enjoy life to the fullest. Bay Camp is open Monday - Friday until 6pm and transportation from school is provided. We offer Snack, homework time and tutoring, field trips and playtime. Registration for after school care is open now! (251) 752-4897 lisa@easternshorebaycamp.com www.easternshorebaycamp.com

Eastern Shore Academy of Excellence

23946 B US Hwy 98 Fairhope, 36532 Eastern Shore Academy of Excellence provides after school care, with school pick ups at Daphne North, Daphne East and WJ Carroll. Free tutoring also available. Open to school aged children up to 12 years old. Pickup time is 6pm. Register Today! (251) 243-5153 easternshoreacademy@gmail.com www.facebook.com/EasternShoreAcademy/

Expect Excellence Program

Orange Beach Recreation Center, 4849 S Wilson Boulevard Orange Beach, 36561 The Orange Beach Expect Excellence Program is designed to build young men and women of character with discipline and a strong work ethic in life. The program will utilize Art, Academics and Athletics to facilitate the success of our participants. Expect Excellence is open to children in 3rd - 6th grade who attend Orange Beach schools, including homeschooled and

Top

Hot Wheels

616 Whispering Pines Road Daphne, 36526 Our program offers a great change of pace after a long day in the classroom. We provide a snack, homework assistance, fun activities & games and of course, skating! We are open until 6:00pm Monday - Friday. We pick up at Daphne East, Daphne Elementary, W.J. Carroll, Christ the King, Spanish Fort, Rockwell and Fairhope Elementary. Full Time (5 days) is $40 per week and additional siblings are $35 per week. Part Time (3 days) is $24 per week. The Daily rate is $8 per day. There is also a $50 registration fee per student. (251) 626-5120 or (251) 753-4879 www.hotwheelsdaphne.com

Little Crusaders After School

9023 Lawson Road Daphne, 36526 Childcare available for children 5 weeks old to Pre-K as well as after school care available for

South Alabama Xtreme

AUC Resource Center Afterschool Care

8355 Jonesboro Road Daphne, 36526 A.U.C. Resource Center Development Center and Afterschool Care is a Licensed Child Care Center in Daphne, Al. The center accepts children ages of: 6 weeks - 14 years. Our Child Care program is open Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday from 6:30am - 6:00pm and includes after school care. (251) 626-6056 africanuniversalresourcecenter@ yahoo.com www.africanuniversalchurch.org

Baldwin County Public Schools After School Care

Cradle 2 Crayons

507 West Rose Avenue Foley, 36536 Cradle 2 Crayons offers programs for children 6 weeks - 12 years as well as Pre-K and After School Care programs. Please call or check our website for specific enrollment information. (251) 943-4599 cradle2crayons@gulftel.com www.cradle2crayonsinc.net

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

Bo Ro The and offe shi wa Sw six Aft hom

Joh Pin The

(251) 285-2602 Saxtremecheer@gmail.com SouthAlabamaXtreme.com www.facebook.com/SouthAlabamaXtreme

www.bcbe.org/afterschool

9381 Hard Drive Foley, 36535 South Alabama Xtreme is a place for the whole family! Offering Allstar Cheerleading, After School Programs, Birthday Parties, Family Classes, Kids Night Out, and loads of FUN. Keep up with us on Facebook as we approach our opening day. Register online for our After school program today!

(251) 972-8518

(25 ww

(25

ad on page 27

2600 North Hand Avenue Bay Minette, 36507 The Baldwin County After School Care program is for children enrolled in Baldwin County Public Schools. After School Childcare Programs serve students beginning at age 5 at elementary schools; Middle and High school students may attend at their school campus, if the program is available. Registration can be found on the bcbe.org website under Directory/Afterschool. If a program is already full, the wait List registration will begin August 22, 2018.

178 We gro ind tion day by

virtual-learning students. A separate program will also be offered for grades 7 - 12. Registration is required and is available at the Orange Beach Rec Center.

children up to 12 years old. Transportation provided for many schools. Hours are Monday-Friday 6am - 6pm.

Fairhope Youth Rotary Club

RFM Learning Academy- After School

(251) 928-9148 fcampbell@rotaryyouthclub.org www.rotaryyouthclub.org

(251) 459-0178

(251) 981-6028 helpdesk@orangebeachal.gov www.orangebeachal.gov

19128 Young Street Fairhope, 36532 Our after-school program runs from 3pm - 6pm including recreation, homework help and enrichment. The fee is $40/month with an annual $10 membership due the first of September. We serve children in K-12th grade, and offer transportation from each Fairhope school to the club in the afternoon. The Rotary First Year Preschool for 4 year olds is still accepting applications. We are licensed by DHR, and meet all of the requirements from the State of Alabamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office of School Readiness.

(251) 621-6363 littlecrusadersllc@yahoo.com www.littlecrusaderslearningcenter.com

Restoration Fellowship Ministries, 9585 Milton Jones Road Daphne, 36526 Registration is OPEN for the RFM Learning Academy After School Care Program for Daphne and Spanish Fort area public schools. Transportation is provided and will begin on August 15, 2018. Students will receive homework help, the ability to participate in recreational activities, and a tutoring option. A one-time $25 registration for new RFM families and $35 per week per child is required. Space is limited. rfmlearningacademy@gmail.com

www.easternshoreparents.com

, d ne h me are k.

The Organic School

8 Marietta Drive, Fairhope, 36532 The Organic School offers after-school program from 3:00pm - 5:30pm. The children enjoy playing outside, gardening, art & theatre activities, and unstructured time at centers. For more information about cost of program or enrolling please call or visit our website. (251) 928-9347 Marietta.school@mchsi.com www.fairhopeorganicschool.com

Top Notch Kids

17853 Samantha Drive Foley, 36536 We offer homework assistance, age appropriate group activities, reading room, fun games, large indoor gym, rock wall, movies and more. Registration is $50. The 4-5 day program is $40/week. 1-3 day program is $25/week. Space is limited so stop by and register today. (251) 656-0600 crystal@topnotchkids.org www.topnotchkids.org

YMCA After School Program

Bounds Family YMCA, 8051 Whispering Pines Road Daphne, 36526 The YMCA offers Fall Youth Soccer, Swim Lessons and an Afterschool program! Our sports programs offer children the ability to learn good sportsmanship, communication skills, healthy competition and ways to have fun while building gross motor skills. Swim Lessons are available year round for ages six months and up in the heated indoor pool. Our Afterschool program includes bus pickup, snack, homework help, sports and much more! (251) 626-0888

rmoralis@ysal.org

YMCA After School Program

www.ysal.org

John McClure Snook Family YMCA, 2560 South Pine Street Foley, 36536 The YMCA offers Fall Youth Soccer, Swim Les-

sons and an Afterschool program! Our sports programs offer children the ability to learn good sportsmanship, communication skills, healthy competition and ways to have fun while building gross motor skills. Swim Lessons are available year round for ages six months and up in the heated indoor pool. Our Afterschool program includes bus pickup, snack, homework help, sports and much more! (251) 970-3003

lkrehling@ysal.org

www.ysal.org

Art Coastal Arts Center

26389 Canal Road Orange Beach, 36561 Coastal Arts Center offers classes, workshops, and camps to artists of all ages and all skill levels. Call or visit our website for a detailed list of activities offered. Sign up for our newsletter to catch upcoming program information. (251) 981-2787 artcenter@cityoforangebeach.com www.coastalartscenter.com

Daphne Art Center

1704 Sixth Street Daphne, 36526 Offering after school and homeschool art classes for youth in the fine arts. Check our website and Facebook for the Fall 2018 schedule. (251) 586-8096 daphne.art.center251@gmail.com www.daphneartcenter.com

Eastern Shore Art Center

401 Oak Street Fairhope, 36532 Children’s Fall Art Classes include Painting, Pottery, Mixed Media, and Illustration! Registration ends September 6th and classes begin September 11th, 2018. Please call or email the Art Center for pricing. Tuesday Classes: Kid’s

Pottery with Denise Ralston from 3:30-5:00pm for Ages 6-10 years. Thursday Classes: Visual Art Explosion with Charlsie Jones from 3:30-5pm and Storyboards and Illustrations with Laura Cotton from 4:30-6pm for Ages 11 and up and Teens At the Wheel Pottery with Denise Ralston from 3:30-5pm. (251) 928-2228 info@esartcenter.com www.esartcenter.com

Foley Art Center - “Studio A”

211 North McKenzie Street Foley, 36536 The Foley Art Center hours are Tuesday - Friday from 10am - 4pm and Saturday 10am - 2pm.. Like us on Facebook for updates about after school art programs and classes for children. (251) 943-4381 facstudio217a@gmail.com www.foleyartcenter.com

Kaleidoscope Visual Art

First Presbyterian Church, 309 East 21st Avenue Gulf Shores, 36542 1st Presbyterian Gulf Shores and The Gulf Coast Arts Alliance present an afternoon visual arts, performing arts and music programs including violin, cello and youth chorale. (251) 978-8130 pamwinstead@gmail.com www.firstpresbyterianchurchgulfshores.org

The Painting Parrot

28600 US Hwy 98 (Suite C) Daphne, 36526 The Painting Parrot offers after school art classes, Saturday workshops, homeschool classes for students & groups and now music lessons! Art classes are multimedia using clay pottery, fused glass, mosaics, and much more! Reservations are required at least one week in advance. Please call for class dates and times or visit our Facebook page for upcoming events. (251) 264-2314 robm1490@gmail.com www.thepaintingparrot.com

a8. o g

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

G D

Education and Tutoring Huntington Learning Center ad on page 20

Jubilee Square Shopping Center, 6880 US Hwy 90 (Suite 13) Daphne, 36526 Huntington Learning Centers help students of all ages build the skills, confidence and motivation to attain better grades. Whether your child is struggling in school or simply seeking a more enriching academic experience, our personalized programs make a positive difference. Huntington’s exam prep instruction includes personalized, private tutoring, test-taking strategies, problem-solving, analytical thinking, reasoning, drawing conclusions, interpreting facts and essay writing. Begin your child’s individualized program today! (251) 621-1057 daphneal@hlcmail.com www.huntingtonhelps.com/center/daphne

Renaissance School of the Eastern Shore ad on page 42

10526 County Road 64 Daphne, 36526 Now enrolling a full curriculum for K - 8th grades! Classes are structured in a small group setting and

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

customized to fit every student’s individual needs. We also offer dyslexia therapy and tutoring for all ages. Homeschool tutoring and PE as well as Virtual Coaching for grades 9-12. Follow us on Facebook for events and updates. (251) 990-0041 admin@esrenaissance.org www.esrenaissance.org

Fairhope Sewing School

Fairhope, 36532 FSS is now enrolling for the 2018-19 school year. Sewing classes meet weekly for 1 hour for ages 7-17 years. Class sizes are limited. Sewing machines are provided. Please visit our website for specific class times and details. For more information and questions call or email us! (251) 442-4472 fairhopesewingschool@gmail.com www.fairhopesewingschool.com

Kids Kount

26420 Kensington Place, (Suite C) Daphne, 36526 Reading/Math Support Services: Our speech-language therapy staff manages reading instruction with advanced knowledge in literacy development using a variety of Orton Gillingham-based programs and multisensory strategies. Offering reading development (sound awareness, comprehen-

sion, and strategies) and math skills development (rote memory skills, problem solving, and number sense). (251) 517-0355 leah.kidskount@yahoo.com www.kidskounttherapy.com

Read-Write

1048 Stanton Road Daphne, 36526 Read-Write specializes in academic language therapy for students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities, including math. We offer one-on-one, intensive instruction during the after school hours. Our mission is to help students thrive at school, at home, and in life! (251) 625-4020 baldwinoffice@readwritelearning center.com www.readwritelearningcenter.com

The Think Tank Tutoring

Eastern Shore and South Baldwin County Improve your child’s grades with affordable one-on-one private tutoring in your home for students in grades K-12. We offer tutoring in ALL SUBJECTS, in addition to ADHD Coaching, homework help, test prep and all other subjects. Get a head start on school struggles before they begin! (251) 414-4494 thinktankminds@gmail.com www.TheThinkTankTutoring.com

www.easternshoreparents.com

853 Co and Pre Cla Op beg Pla $10

(25 ww

875 Ba 21 as Re 7th Cla

(25

251 An flue Fal Ba 2y

(25

ent ber

g, s. ey

Gymnastics, Cheer and Dance Bay City Gymnastics ad on page 51

8534 Well Road Daphne, 36526 Come and join us after school to “let loose” and have fun at Bay City Gymnastics. We offer Preschool Gymnastics for ages 3 -5, Recreational Classes for both Girls and Boys ages 6 and up. Open Registration begins August 6. Fall classes begin September 4. New this fall, Tots Open Playtime Tuesdays from 8:30am - 9:30. Drop in rate $10. (251) 621-2112 bcgagym@att.net www.bcgagymnastics.com

Baypointe Dance Academy ad on page 47

8756 Rand Avenue Daphne, 36526 Baypointe Dance Academy offers classes for ages 2 1/2 years & up from beginner to advanced levels as well as Recreational and Competitive programs. Registration for Fall 2018 Classes will be August 7th, 9th, 14th, 21st, 23rd and 28th from 4pm - 6pm. Classes Begin September 4, 2018. (251) 621-3980

www.baypointedance.com

Creative Outlet Dance Center ad on page 43

66 South Section Street Fairhope, 36532 Open House & Registration will be from 10am 2pm on August 11, 2018. Fall classes begin August 20, 2018. Creative Outlet Dance Center offers classes for all ages including adults from beginner to advanced dancers including Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern/Lyrical, Tap, and Acrobatic Dance. We offer reasonable tuition with family discounts along with affordable and tasteful recital costumes. Now accepting online registration.

ad on page 23

8566 Athlete Drive Daphne, 36526

(251) 928-9511 creativeoutletda@ bellsouth.net www.creativeoutletdance.com

Coastal Area Dance

Eastern Shore Dance Academy

251 Greens Road South Fairhope, 36532 A new age dance studio with an old school twist, influenced by Music, Art and Dance! Now enrolling for Fall 2018 classes. Ballet, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Baton, Tumbling, Tap/Jazz, Silks, Boys & Girls from 2 years to adult. Come live your Passion for the arts!

9063 Merritt Lane Daphne, 36526 Eastern Shore Dance Academy offers classes in Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop and more. Call or visit our website for more information today. Early Registraton is August 4 from 2pm - 4pm.

ad on page 37

ad on page 69

(251) 554-0399

(251) 626-2300 easternshoredance@gmail.com www.easternshoredanceacademy.us

www.coastaldancestudios.com

Eastern Shore Gymnastics Academy

Offering women’s competitive Xcel, recreational school age gymnastics, and awesome birthday parties! Morning and afternoon classes are also available for preschool ages. Registration will be July 30 - August 2, 2018 from 3pm - 7pm. and August 6 - 9, 2018 from 3pm - 7pm. Classes begin August 13, 2018. For more information, please see our ad in this issue or visit our website. (251) 447-0505 easternshoregym@att.net www.easternshoregymnastics.net

Bay Camp! After-School! Now Registering!

Transportation provided from school. Snack, Homework Time / Tutoring, Field Trips and Play Time. Monday - Friday until 6pm 8180 Dyer Road, Fairhope Celebration Church of Fairhope

(251) 752-4897

BayCamp

www.easternshorebaycamp.com 61

Camp Director

Lisa Ledet

Lisa@EasternShoreBayCamp.com

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

ter

(25 Sou ww

305 Re Aca tac

(25

Gulf Coast Dance Alliance

Mobile Ballet, Inc.

30752 Ember Lane Spanish Fort, 36527 Gulf Coast Dance Alliance offers opportunities to learn the art of dance in a positive, professional and inspiring environment. Students receive quality dance training by experienced staff. Find us on Facebook and Instagram to view photos and event updates. Open House and Fall Registration dates are August 6th from 5pm - 7pm and August 16th from 5pm - 7pm. Classes will begin August 20, 2018.

26436 B Kensington Place Daphne, 36526

ad on page 57

(251) 621-9755 info@gcdadance.com www.gcdadance.com

Magnolia Dance ad on page 12

1705 McKenzie Street Foley, 36535 Our Grand Opening and Fall Registration will be Saturday, August 18 from 10am - 3pm. Magnolia Dance Company is a family owned and operated dance studio providing dance training for ages 2 & up. Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip-Hop and Acro is offered at recreational and advanced levels. Royal Princess Dance Camp is Saturday August 4, 2018 from 9am - 12pm. Luau Dance Camp is Saturday, August 11, 2018 from 9am - 12pm. (251) 622-6616 themagnoliadanceco@gmail.com www.magnoliadancecompany.com

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

ad on page 10 (251) 626-8932

4351 Downtowner Loop N Mobile, 36609 (251) 342-2241

Mobile Ballet School is recognized as the region’s premier dance school and performing Company for classical ballet, modern ballet, Broadwaystyle jazz and tap with two school locations in Mobile and Daphne under the direction of Katia Garza, Zoe Lombard-Todd and Lee Weatherby Partridge. Our faculty has extensive performance and teaching experience, enabling us to offer a complete curriculum from pre-ballet through preprofessional levels, plus Fitness Studio classes for adults. Students in the school have performance opportunities in our annual production of The Nutcracker ballet at the Mobile Civic Center Theater, the Nutcracker Charity Ball, and our year-end Showcase. For our youngest students beginning at age 3, Mobile Ballet School offers quality dance education in a caring and fun environment, including elements of the classic story ballets. Registration available online. Fall Classes begin August 20, 2018. info@mobileballet.org

www.mobileballet.org

Sheffield School of Dance Eastern Shore ad on page 25

The Shoppes at Fairhope Village, 151 Fly Creek Avenue (Suite 430 & 432) Fairhope, 36532 Celebrating 75 YEARS, Sheffield School of the Dance is Mobile & Baldwin’s “Best Dance Studio” as voted in the 2016 & 2017 Nappie Awards. “Motivating Young People and Enhancing Lives.” All ages and levels are taught from age 3 thru adults, and Beginner thru Advanced Level Classes. The very best in Ballet/Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary/Lyrical, Hip Hop and more is offered! Come join the Sheffield Dance Family and become a part of the #SheffieldLegacy! Open House & Registration August 7 - 9, 14, 21 and 28 from 4pm - 6:30pm for current and new students. (251) 219-7877

www.sheffielddance.com

South Alabama Xtreme ad on page 27

www.easternshoreparents.com

378 Co Ba will Ba from is d and Art Tec Cre Etiq beg

(25 ww

925 Off Ho Cla Co ple me stu Se and

(25 PA ww

â&#x20AC;? -

art pm

ol s

ter online for our After school program today! (251) 285-2602 Saxtremecheer@gmail.com SouthAlabamaXtreme.com www.facebook.com/SouthAlabamaXtreme

Bayshore Ballet Academy

305 Fels Avenue Fairhope, 36532 Registrations now accepted for the Bay Shore Academy Ballet. For more information please contact Janet Carole, Director. (251) 990-9744

www.bayshoreballet.com

Coastal Ballet Academy

3786 South McKenzie Street Foley, 36536 Coastal Ballet Academy is proud to present South Baldwinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Premiere Nutcracker Ballet! Auditions will be Saturday, September 8th, 2018. Coastal Ballet Academy has 40 years of nurturing students from beginner through professional. The syllabus is designed to enhance the physical, emotional, and mental confidence of each student. Rio Cordy, Artistic Director, offers Classical Ballet in Russian Technique, Royal Academy of Dance training, Creative Movement, Jazz and Character, as well as Etiquette classes. We offer ongoing programs for beginner through adult. (251) 979-9851 coastalballet@gmail.com www.coastalballetacademy.com

Dance Arts South

925 Nichols Avenue Fairhope, 36532 Offering Ballet, Lyrical, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Tumbling and Aerial Silks. Classes for ages 3 to adult. Performance and Competitive Teams also available! New students, please contact us directly to schedule an appointment with our faculty. We are accepting news students on a limited basis. Fall classes begin September 4th. Schedule posted on our website and Facebook page.

Eastern Shore Twirlers

Fairhope, 36532 Baton twirling teaches rhythm, coordination, leadership, self-discipline and perseverance. We offer competition Teams, Private Lessons and Twirling Camps. Regular Classes are offered at the following locations: Fairhope Elementary, WJ Carroll Intermediate School, Fairhope Intermediate School and Daphne Elementary. Visit us on Facebook! (251) 689-3675 stacyforbess@aol.com

Flip City Academy

9332 Hard Drive Foley, 36536 We offer dance, Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Hip Hop, Gymnastics, Cheer Programs and Baton twirling. Fall 2018 registration is open now online. Fall classes begin August 21, 2018. Follow us on Facebook for program updates. (251) 747-0404 flipcityfoley@outlook.com www.flipcityfoley.com

Gem of Champions

25421 A State Highway 181 Daphne, 36526 Gem of Champions is an Elite All Star Cheerleading and Gymnastics Facility. In addition to our GEMS TEAMS, we offer Recreational Tumbling, Stretch, Jump and Stunt Classes (All-Girl and Co-Ed), School Squad Instruction, Choreography, Custom Music and More!!! GOC has an Elite staff of talented instructors who have all been named National Champions or World Champions during their high school, all-star, collegiate, or coaching careers. (251) 517-3200 info@gemofchamps.com www.gemofchamps.com

GOC Dance

25421 A State Highway 181 Daphne, 36526 GOC Dance offers dance classes for Kids, Pom Dance, Contemporary Dance Classes, Lyrical, Ballet, Strength & Stretching Classes, Jazz Dance, Recreational and Competitive Dance, Choreography for solo(251) 610-8902 danceartssouth@gmail.com PA Aug Ad.qxp_Layout 1 7/12/18 12:35 PM Page 1 duos, trios and teams. Also offering group classes ists, www.danceartssouth.com

and private individual instruction. Call today to register. (606) 842-1203 kate@gemofchamps.com www.gemofchamps.com

Gulf Coast Tumbling

3757 Gulf Shores Parkway, Suite BE & BF Gulf Shores, 36542 Tumbling classes for ages 3 & up. Beginner cheer classes, Back handspring, tuck classes and more. Fall Registration is Now Open and space is limited. Sessions begin Tuesday, September 4, 2018. The link for registration is available on our website and Facebook page. 251-424-5484 gulfcoasttumbling@gmail.com www.gulfcoasttumbling.com

K.B. Danz

206 Madison Drive Summerdale, 36580 At k.b.danz, we have something to offer everyone! We accept students ages 2-adult, boys and girls, recreational or competitive dancers! We offer classes in jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, lyrical, and acro. Registration will be Wednesday, August 1 from 5-8pm and Saturday, August 4 from 10am - 1pm. Classes begin August 20, 2018. (251) 776-2699

www.kbdanz.com

Next Level Tumbling and Training Center

26090 Equity Drive Daphne, 36526 Next Level Tumbling is committed to delivering exceptional tumbling instruction to every student. Our program is designed to help each student advance safely and properly through tumbling progressions to be able to perform a wide variety of skills and achieve even the most advanced tricks, all under the supervision of the most qualified tumbling instructors. In addition to small group tumbling sessions, we offer School Squad Tumbling, Pep Rally Preparation, Pom Routines, Competitive Cheer Routines, Cheer Clinics, Open Gyms, Stretching Sessions, Birthday Parties and Camps! (251) 621-5797 info@nextleveltumbling.com www.nextleveltumbling.com

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

one Gro ties at a

(85 ww

Gu Slippers and Taps School of Dance

22245 Highway 59 Robertsdale, 36567 Slippers and Taps School of Dance is the home of the Driven Dance Company! We offer classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical, and Tumbling. Classes begin August 13, 2018. Check our Facebook page for current updates. (251) 747-8036 slippersandtaps@gmail.com www.slippersandtaps.com

South Baldwin Dance Center

3947 Gulf Shores Pkwy Ste 220 Gulf Shores, 36542 At South Baldwin Dance Center, students are trained in a positive environment. Our staff is committed to inspiring a passion for the art of dance, encourage self-motivation and celebrate perseverance. SBDC has become a leader in dance education along the Gulf Coast. Classes are available for ages 3 years and up in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, and Hip-Hop. Fall classes begin August 20, 2018. (251) 256-0665 dance@southbaldwindance.com www.southbaldwindance.com

Southern Strutt Dance and Gymnastics

25505 Racine Street Robertsdale, 36567 At Southern Strutt, we teach the beautiful ART of Dance, in a fun, structured environment & create lifelong positive memories! Serving Baldwin County for 40 years! Formerly Green Acres School of

Dance. Ballet, Tap, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Gymnastics and Baton. Find us on Facebook! 251-979-9763 southernstrutt5678@gmail.com www.facebook.com/Southernstruttrobertsdale

Susan’s Academy of Dance

7966 American Way Daphne, 36526 Susan’s Academy of dance is registering for Fall 2018 classes! Classes begin August 20th.

(251) 626-3835 director@susansacademyofdance.com www.facebook.com/susansacademyofdance/

Horseback Riding Equine Educational Consultants

Willow Creek Farm, 19818 Lawrence Road Fairhope, 36532 Equine Educational Consultants, located at Willow Creek Farm, provides equine therapy for children affected by autism spectrum disorders, language impairments and ADHD. Therapy is provided by Speech Language Pathologists with over 20 years experience. Lesson times may be scheduled Monday - Friday during and after school hours. Please call for more information and visit us on Facebook for photos, videos and info about our Horses! (251) 747-8219

Tonyalhalterman@gmail.com

Fox Run Equestrian Center

13370 County Road 3 Fairhope, 36532 Fox Run Equestrian Center has produced champion riders and horses for almost 40 years. Our Owner, Sidney Walter, is the head instructor and trainer. She provides hands-on training for horses. Fox Run Equestrian Center’s highly qualified riding instruction offers individual attention to each student. Lessons are available for beginners and advanced riders from ages 6 years through adult. (251) 209-1394 foxrun251@att.net www.facebook.com/FoxRunEquestrian

Lake Forest Stables

268 Equine Circle Daphne, 36526 Lake Forest Stables offers group and private lessons. We have a round pen for beginners and a large lighted arena for intermediate riders. Our hour-long lessons focus on safety, good horsemanship and fun! Lake Forest Stables has a great family atmosphere with a secure tack room, cross ties/wash rack, round pen, 25 acres of trails on site and a restroom. (770) 355-6514 daphne@lakeforeststables.org www.lakeforeststables.org

Wild Hawk Ranch, LLC

24080 JD Waters Lane Robertsdale, 36567 Wild Hawk Ranch offers lessons, riding, training and boarding at our facility. Bring your own horse or

Ins Gu Gu as of a and Kid cla wa que

(25

207 Off for and les us.

(25

177 Off for and les us.

(25

798 SC all stu trai spe pos the ma

(25 ww

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

www.easternshoreparents.com

one of ours can be provided. Our lessons include: Grooming, handling, riding, and overall responsibilities taught with concern and respect for the horse at all times. (850) 418-3684 wildhawkranch@gmail.com www.wildhawkranch.com

Martial Arts Gulf Coast Jujutsu

Inside Gulf Shores CrossFit, 7369 Alamo Circle Gulf Shores, 36542 Gulf Coast Martial Arts teaches Japanese Jujutsu, a self-defense system designed by the samurai of ancient Japan. We offer childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classes and adult classes every Tuesday and Thursday. Kids classes are from 6:30pm - 7:20pm and Adult classes are from 7:30pm - 8:30pm. Stop by and watch a class! Please call or email Tim Knight for questions and class registration. (251) 923-6945

Knight67@gmail.com

Gulf Coast TaeKwonDo Centers

20730 State Highway 181 Suite G Fairhope, 36532 Offering Martial Arts instruction in Baldwin County for over 30 years. Classes are available in Fairhope and Gulf Shores. Call and schedule a free week of lessons! For more information please call or email us. Like us on Facebook for updates!

at s te

(251) 279-8013

Gulf Coast TaeKwonDo Centers

17799 Fort Morgan Road Gulf Shores, 36542 Offering Martial Arts instruction in Baldwin County for over 30 years. Classes are available in Fairhope and Gulf Shores. Call and schedule a free week of lessons! For more information please call or email us. Like us on Facebook for updates! (251) 979-3360

Find us on Facebook

SCS Martial Arts and Fitness Center

7980 American Way Daphne, 36526 SCS Martial Arts and Fitness offers classes for all ages. We team up and never give up with both students and parents to help reinforce the positive traits you want your child to have such as focus, respect, confidence, self-control and discipline all in a positive, high energy environment that will improve their fitness and prepare them for obstacles they may encounter in their future. (251) 625-4257 crissi@scskarate.com www.teamscsdaphne.com

Shorinji Kempo

21085 Jubilee Trail Fairhope, 36532 Shorinji Kempo is a Japanese self-defense martial art that uses philosophy, punches, kicks, blocking, pressure points, holds, joint locks, reverses, pins and throws. We do not compete. The benefits of this Martial Art includes improved strength, self confidence, focus, flexibility, self-discipline, coordination and a sense of justice. (251) 510-7771 plantfairie@bellsouth.net www.usskf.com

United States Taekwondo

106 East 1st Street Bay Minette, 36507 Quality Martial Arts Training For The Entire Family! Students train at their own comfortable pace. The benefits of Taekwondo training are increased strength, flexibility, endurance, and weight loss. Having a positive outlet that breaks the regular cycle of school, work, and home will also help you to reduce stress, focus, and recharge your mind and body. (251) 232-7598

www.karatetkd.com/

United States Taekwondo

25478-B Friendship Road Daphne, 36526 Quality Martial Arts Training For The Entire Family! Students train at their own comfortable pace. The benefits of Taekwondo training are increased strength, flexibility, endurance, and weight loss. Having a positive outlet that breaks the regular cycle of school, work, and home will also help you to reduce stress, focus, and recharge your mind and body. (251) 621-9933

www.karatetkd.com/

Wheeles Karate Academy

314 East 21st Avenue Gulf Shores, 36542 Wheeles Karate Academy will help build confidence, respect, and self-discipline in your child while learning the basics of karate. Offering Little Dragons Karate for ages 3-5, Kids Karate bigger kids and Teen & Adult programs. (251) 967-KICK (5425) wheeleskarateacademy@ gmail.com www.gulfcoastkarate.com

Yamane Championship Mixed Martial Arts

1410 US Highway 98, Suite D Daphne, 36526 Kids will have a fantastic time learning Mixed Martial Arts and parents enjoy the tremendous rewards of seeing their children having fun. We strive to ensure our Teens/Kids Program is exciting, structured, disciplined and appropriately challenging. (251) 621-0304 info@ycmma.com www.ycmma.com

Miscellaneous Professional Modeling Course

Daphne Recreation Center, Daphne, 36526 A Professional Modeling Course for both males and females. In this course you will learn visual poise and grace, runway and informal modeling, wardrobe coordination, stage presentation, photo posing techniques, professional makeup application and grooming for gentlemen. This is a 5-week session for ages 12-18. (251) 625-3137

Protocol- Social Etiquette & Table Manners

Daphne Recreation Center, 2605 Highway 98 Daphne, 36526 Paula Perri believes Good Manners Never Go Out of Style! She conducts a Social Etiquette and Table Manners Course for area boys and girls ages 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 17 years. This course places emphasis on proper introductions, phone conversation, table setting, proper use of silverware, correct posture for standing and sitting, making a toast, writing thank you notes, dinner conversation and the proper way to give and receive gifts. The course is for boys and girls ages 6 years to 16 years. Paula Perri also offers Ballroom dance classes for youth as well. (251) 625-3137

Music and Theater Baldwin County Youth Orchestra ad on page 4

1030 Stanton Road Daphne, 36526 Baldwin County Youth Orchestra is now auditioning for: Youth Orchestra, Beginning Band, Beginning Strings Class, Intermediate Strings Class, Baldwin Wind Ensemble, Community Adult Strings Orchestra and Chamber Strings Ensemble. Auditions scheduled on an as needed basis. The Baldwin County Youth Orchestra is a non-profit 501c3 organization committed to educate, promote and enrich the community by building relationships through musical awareness, performance and tutelage. Like us on Facebook. (251) 279-0848 bcyorchestra@gmail.com www.bcyorchestra.com

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

Cit

484 The ter, Go &W info of O

(25 ww

Mobile Music Teachers Association ad on page 15

We are an association of independent piano teachers. Visit our website for a list of over 40 teachers. Benefits of study with an Independent Piano Teacher are:lessons conducted by dedicated, professional instructors; lessons in studios designed for maximum achievement; independent learning skills emphasized; multiple performance opportunities available; potential for preparation of careers in all facets of music; thorough foundation in keyboard theory and piano proficiency; scholarship opportunities; ACT scores and upper-level academic grades consistently elevated. www.mobilemta.org

ACE Performing Arts

1089 Hickory Street Loxley, 36551 The ACE Performing Arts Center is dedicated to supporting a variety of arts programs throughout Baldwin County including live theatre production.

(850) 293-6312 theaceperformingartscenter@gmail. com www.theaceperformingartscenter.com

American Heritage Girls

First Baptist Church Loxley, 1050 North Alabama Street Loxley, 36551 American Heritage Girls is a Christian scouting organization for girls in kindergarten (turning 5 before October 1st) to 12th grade. Our girls earn badges, awards, and service stars and have lots of fun! We will follow the Baldwin County School calendar. (850) 572-5063 ewgolson@gmail.com www.ahgonline.org

Baldwin County Music Teachers Association The BCMTA is a group of music teachers in Baldwin County who teach group or private music lessons in piano, voice, strings, brass, percussion, woodwind, guitar, harp and more. Contact us for a list of area music teachers. www.bcmta.wordpress.com

Bay Music

409 North Section Street Fairhope, 36532 Music lessons for all ages & levels, technical services, band & orchestral instruments & guitars. Like us on Facebook at Baymusicfairhope. (251) 517-7636 baymusicfairhope@outlook.com www.facebook.com/Baymusicfairhope

Center Stage Performance

Grace Bible Church, 8774 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, 36532 Auditions for “Elevation” Troupe (grades 5th – 12th) THE SOUND OF MUSIC (G2K) and “Grounded” Troupe (grades K5 – 5th) JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL JR will be held Monday, August 20 & Tuesday, August 21 between 4:30pm - 7:30pm at our new location. You may leave when your audition is over, so you will no be there the entire three hours. Bring 30 seconds of a song, dance or monologue to perform, and a 4x6 photo. Rehearsals are Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30-6:30pm beginning August 28. Center Stage Performance will hold a FREE audition workshop with professional directors from Broadway on Saturday, August 18, 2018. (251) 928-1707 erin@centerstageperformance.com www.centerstageperformance.com

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre

Fairhope, 36532 Announcing, Mary Poppins, JR! auditions for 3rd grade - high school seniors, Monday, August 13th from 4pm - 6pm and Tuesday, August 14 from 4pm to 6pm. Potential cast members should choose only 1 of the 2 day audition dates to attend. We encourage you to print and complete the audition form, found on our website, and bring it with you. ESRT will offer a Mary Poppins, Jr dance workshop on Saturday, August 11th at 9am. The workshop is not required to audition. (251) 301-2371 easternshorerep@gmail.com www.easternshorerep.org

Fairhope Music

247 Greeno Road South Fairhope, 36532 Fairhope Music LLC is a one-stop shop for all of your musical needs! We provide new and consignment instruments along with repairs and lessons! Open Monday - Thursday 11am-6pm; Friday & Saturday 12pm-4pm. (251) 455-4101 info@fairhopemusic.com www.facebook.com/FairhopeMusic/

Gregory Brown Music

18662 County Road 12 South Foley, 36535 Music lessons are offered to all ages and abilities. We also carry instruments and accessories for sale. For specific lesson information call or email us. (251) 209-0266 jollydog@att.net www.gregorybrownmusic.com

Kaleidoscope Musical Art

Marjorie Searcy- Vocal Coach

698 Cedar Avenue Fairhope, 36532 Marjorie Searcy offers voice lessons for all ages. Call or email for information on workshops and individual sessions. (251) 509-2150 info@marjoriesearcy.com www.marjoriesearcy.com

Mobile’s Singing Children

a fresh and fun, quality music education. Offering instruction in Guitar, Bass, Voice, Drum, Piano and more. Lessons are first come, first serve so contact us today to arrange your first lesson! (251) 210-7175 info@modernensemblemusic.com www.modernensemblemusic.com

NAS Theatre Company

8724 Rand Avenue Daphne, 36526 NASTC is thrilled to offer a complete education on children’s development of the arts and complete workings of the theatre right here on the Eastern Shore! Please find us on Facebook or visit our website for information on upcoming programs. (251) 219-0837 nastheatre@gmail.com www.nastheatre.com

Steinway Piano Gallery Spanish Fort Academy of Music

11247 US Highway 31 Spanish Fort, 36527 We offer private piano, voice, and violin lessons from degreed music instructors. Our monthly fee is $100 a month for a 30 minute lesson once a week for children and adults. We also teach on Saturdays! Playing an instrument sharpens the intellect, develops passion and diligence, maintains brain activity, encourages creativity, strengthens memory, elevates the mood, calms the mind, fosters community, and boosts confidence. (251) 930-1082 christy@steinwayes.com www.steinwayes.com

Talley Piano Studio

Talley Piano offers piano lessons for Pre K through 12th grade for all skill levels from beginner to university advanced students and teach most music genre. (251) 509-7900 talleybeverly.bt@gmail.com www.talleypianostudio.com

Recreation Centers City of Fairhope Recreation Center

803 North Greeno Road Fairhope, 36532 Fitness Classes, Racquetball Court, Exercise Room, Rec. Room, Swim Teams, Swimming Lessons, Private Pool Party rentals, and just good old fashion swimming fun. Home of F.A.S.T. - Fairhope Area Swim Team, open to boys and girls ages 5-18 who already know how to swim.

Mobile’s Singing Children is the premier youth choir on the Gulf Coast. We provide opportunity for children to receive classical voice training of the very highest quality, as well as perform music of the highest caliber in age-appropriate ensembles. MSC has toured and performed in Europe, Canada and numerous states in the U.S. We have been featured on National Public Radio’s “From the Top” and perform with Mobile Opera and the Mobile Symphony Orchestra.

(251) 928-7270

(251) 285-2285 mobilesingingchildren@gmail.com www.mobilesingingchildren.org

(251) 970-5020 cbledsoe@cityoffoley.org www.foleyrecreation.com

Modern Ensemble Music Lessons

City of Gulf Shores Recreation Center

809-B Daphne Avenue Daphne, 36526 Modern Ensemble Music provides the best in private instruction coupled with ensemble classes where students learn to play contemporary music in small group settings. We strive to bring students

www.cofairhopeal.com

City of Foley Recreation Center

121 North Alston Street Foley, 36535 The City of Foley Recreation Department offers a variety of opportunities to our community. Activities include several parks that offer baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis and archery. Please visit our Facebook page or website for program updates.

Bodenhamer Recreation Center, 310 West 19th Avenue Gulf Shores, 36542 The David L. Bodenhamer Recreation Center offers a variety of youth sports programs throughout the year. (251) 968-1420

www.gulfshoresal.gov/bodenhamer

www.easternshoreparents.com

260 The lea Sp info as spe par

(25 ww

Sp Vis rec our cer gra

spa ww

258 The pro reg

g nd act

City of Orange Beach Recreation Center

4849 Wilson Boulevard Orange Beach, 36561 The City of Orange Beach offers an Aquatics Center, Tennis Center, Recreation Center, SportsPlex, Golf Center, City Hall, Community Center, Wind & Water Learning Center and more. Youth sports information is available on our Facebook page, City of Orange Beach Athletics. (251) 981-6028 ldavis@cityoforangebeach.com www.obparksandrec.com

Daphne Recreation Center

2605 US Highway 98 Daphne, 36526 The Daphne Recreation Department offers sports leagues, fitness & dance classes, music and Special Events to maintain an active lifestyle. For information on Recreation, sports, classes such as health & fitness, dance, karate, and upcoming special events please visit our website and view the parks and recreation section. (251) 621-3703 dmckelroy@daphneal.com www.daphneal.com

Spanish Fort Sports Association

Counties of Baldwin, Clarke, Mobile and Washington. The Council spans from the waters of the Gulf of Mexico to the pine forests of Clarke County. Now recruiting boys, girls and adult volunteers for 20182019 scouting programs. (251) 476-4600 bernadette.toler@scouting.org www.bsamac.org

Fire Exploring Program

Fairhope, 36532 Fire Exploring is a national Boy Scouts of America program open to boys & girls, ages 14 years (8th grade completed) to 18 years. The Alabama Fire College occasionally assists with training and Explorer Post competitions. Fire Explorers learn the fundamentals of firefighting, provide community service, and explore the firefighting career. Fairhope Explorer Post 5058 is sponsored by the Fairhope Volunteer Fire Department. They provide training in controlled environments with senior fire department members. A minimum C average is required to join as well as living or attending school in Fairhope. (251) 545-5946

bozeman5843@gmail.com

Spanish Fort , 36527 Visit our website for links to Spanish Fort City recreation programs. Updates are also posted on our Facebook page. All registration is online. Soccer: ages 4-10; football: ages 7-12; cheerleading: grades K5-6th; baseball & softball: ages 5-14.

Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama

is k

Scouting - Naval Cadets

(800) 239-6636 customercare@girlscoutssa.org www.girlscoutssa.org

Boy Scouts of America Mobile Area Council

ory,

spanishfortsportsassociation@gmail.com www.spanishfortsports.com

2587 Government Boulevard Mobile, 36606 The Mobile Area Council, Boy Scouts of America provides service to over 4,500 registered youth and registered adult leaders in the Southwest Alabama

3483 Springhill Avenue Mobile, 36608 Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama, Inc. (GSSA) is a place where every G.I.R.L. (go-getter, innovator, risk-taker, leader) can find the space, tools, and support she needs to consistently transform ideas into actions, turn questions into adventures, and grow confidence through practice, every step of the way.

Trail Life

lead with integrity, serve others, and experience outdoor adventure. traillifeal139@gmail.com www.facebook.com/traillifeal139

U.S. Naval Sea Cadets Dunlap Division

USCG Aviation Training Center, 8501 Tanner Williams Road Mobile Cadets learn seagoing skills aboard Navy and U.S. Coast Guard ships and shore activities that emphasize patriotism, courage, self-reliance, teamwork, leadership skills, accountability, character building military training, and help for those preparing for a military career. The program is open to males and females ages 10 years - 12th grade. (251)545-6665 Dunlap.seacadets@gmail.com www.seacadets.org

Team Sports - Sports Training Fairhope UMC Christian Life Center ad on page 65

Fairhope UMC, 155 S Section St Fairhope, 36532 FUMC Christian Life Center offers a variety of youth and adult activities including basketball, pickleball, volleyball, flag football, outdoor excursions, walking track, fitness programs, family fun nights, fit Mama Bootcamp, Tai Chi, and more. Open to the Public! Flag Football games begin September 24, 2018. (251) 928-1148

Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church, 23050 US Highway 98 Fairhope, 36532 Trail Life USA is an intentionally Christian scouting organization for boys. Our mission is to guide generations of courageous young men to honor God,

www.fairhopeumc.org

Baldwin County Volleyball Club

Baldwin County Volleyball Club is a developmental league for boys and girls, ages K - 8th grade who are interested in learning the game of volleyball.

sic

d pe 18

a es

ry.

sa ar.

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

Da The in t FL) of a

Our developmental league runs Nov-Jan. We also offer a travel league from February - April. Our 2018-2019 Registration and Organizational meeting will be October 16, 2018 at 6:00pm in the Spanish Fort High School Cafeteria. (251) 605-7035 cbeech@bcbe.org www.ballcharts.com/bcvcdigit

Bounds Family YMCA

8051 Whispering Pines Road Daphne, 36526 Youth Sports are offered in soccer, basketball, swimming and more. YMCA sports programs offer children the ability to learn good sportsmanship, communication skills, healthy competition and ways to have fun while building gross motor skills. We encourage parents to get in on the action by volunteering as a coach, team parent and, of course, acting as your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s number one cheerleader. (251) 626-0888

www.ysal.org

City of Orange Beach Athletics

4385 William Silvers Parkway Orange Beach, 36561 The City of Orange Beach offers soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, and sand volleyball to our local youth. (251) 747-7877 BeachAthletics

www.facebook.com/CityofOrange-

Fai Fai Fal 201 or f 201 18t and

Daphne Baseball

Daphne Youth Baseball offers baseball leagues for kids ages 4-14 years. Our T-Ball League is for kids ages 4-5 years; Rookie league is for 6 year olds; Peanut league is for ages 7-8 years; Minor league: ages 9-10; Ozone: ages 11-12; Dixie Boys: ages 13-14. Players are responsible for providing their own bat, glove and helmet.

(20 ww

Fou Re gus ber 17t onl wh for

(25 ww

(251) 621-3182 cmcdavid@daphneal.com www.daphneyouthbaseball.com

Daphne Strike Soccer

Trione Sports Complex, 8600 Whispering Pines Road Daphne, 36526 Daphne Strike Soccer offers Rec and Academy programs for ages 4 - 11 years. Rec League registration is open until August 18, 2018. Registration is

$85 and available online. Games begin September 15th and end November 10, 2018. Our Homeschool season will run September 24 - November 12, 2018. Contact Daphne Strike for questions about our Academy league. (251) 647-0180 recregistrar@daphnestrikesoccer.com www.daphnestrikesoccer.com

Vol Fai pro and fall clo of S Sep

(25 ww

Fai Fai bas and wh Re Fai

(25 ww

Low the Alth to P che reg we

lalla

101 Mc clie pro you

(25 ww

260 Vis bal lan ins on

(25 laca

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

www.easternshoreparents.com

er ool

Daphne Youth Football

Daphne, 36526 The Daphne Youth Football League participates in the Baldwin County Youth Football League (BCYFL). The league is open to children from 7-12 years of age. Please call to sign up. www.daphnesports.com

Fairhope Soccer Club

Fairhope Soccer Complex, 18383 County Road 13 Fairhope, 36532 Fall soccer registration is open to kids born 20032014. Keep up to date by liking us on Facebook or following us on Instagram. Registration for Fall 2018 is open. The deadline to register is August 18th. Late Registration begins August 19-25, 2018 and a $25 fee will be applied.

(205) 751-8104 clubmanager@fairhopesoccerclub.com www.fairhopesoccerclub.com

Fairhope Softball League

Founders Park, 18798 Founders Dr Fairhope Registration for Fall Softball will close Monday August 20, 2018. Practices begin the week of September 1, 2018. Games begin the week of September 17th & end October 26th. Registration is available online only. Be sure to carefully read instructions when registering your child. Follow us on Facebook for updates and get involved this Fall! (251) 300-4313 fairhopegirlssoftball@yahoo.com www.fairhopegirlssoftball.com

Fairhope Youth Baseball

Volanta Park, 523 Volanta Avenue Fairhope, 36532 Fairhope Youth Baseball is a recreational league program that emphasizes sportsmanship, fair play and a family oriented atmosphere. Registration for fall 2018 baseball will open Monday July 23rd and close Monday August 27th. Practices begin the week of September 3rd. Game schedules will run from September 17 - October 26, 2018. (251) 929-0359 fairhopeyouthbaseball@gmail.com www.fybaseball.com

Fairhope Youth Basketball

Fairhope Rec Center, 803 N Greeno Rd Fairhope Fairhope Youth Basketball is the city recreational basketball league is open to boys in 1st - 12th grade and girls 1st - 8th grade in the Fairhope school district, whether or not they attend Fairhope City Schools. Registration opens September 1, 2018 at the Fairhope Rec Center. (251) 928-7270 fairhopeyouthbasketball@gmail.com www.fairhopeyouthbasketball.com

Lower Alabama Lacrosse

Lower Alabama Lacrosse is dedicated to growing the sport of Lacrosse along the Eastern Shore. Although our main season is in the spring, Learn to Play programs will be offered in October. Please check back often for Learn to Play dates and registration information. Youth ages 6 - 17 years are welcome. lallax@lallax.com www.lallax.com

McConnell Athletics

101 Fly Creek Avenue Fairhope, 36532 McConnell Athletics counsels, coaches and trains clients ages 8 years to adult at every skill level. We provide personal fitness and athletic preparation to your fitness needs.

(251) 990-6202 coachvince@mcconnelltraining.com www.mcconnellathletics.com

The Baseball Academy

26032 Capital Drive Daphne, 36526 Visit The Baseball Academy for baseball and softball training. We offer 6 batting cages, 2 pitching lanes with mounds, along with hitting and pitching instructors. Visit our facebook page for information on hours, sessions and more. (251) 621-6900 lacademyllc

www.facebook.com/thebasebal-

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

W Tennis, Golf and Swim Eastern Shore Aquatics Center- S.W.A.T. ad on page 27

10580 County Road 64 Daphne, 36526 Eastern Shore Aquatics Center (ESAC) is the home of Southern Waters Aquatic Team (year-round swim team), the Eastern Shore Piranhas (summer swim league), swim lessons, and homeschool swim programs. Registration is ongoing for lessons, homeschool, or swim team membership, so enroll today! Please text or visit our website for detailed information. (251) 300-0820 richsuhs@aol.com www.swimforswat.com

Craft Farms Golf â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cypress Bend & Cotton Creek

3840 Cotton Creek Circle Gulf Shores, 36542 Craft Farms offers 2 public courses with 36 Holes of pure Palmer Golf award-winning courses. Offering Junior Development Programs, private and individual golf lessons. Soak in the beauty of Craft Farms Golf Resort and play your best round of golf. (251) 968-7500

www.craftfarms.com

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

George C. Myers Tennis Center

2049 West 2nd Street Gulf Shores, 36542 The George C. Meyer Tennis Center features features a pro-shop, 6 soft courts, 12 hard courts and an indoor clubhouse. The Center offers tennis camps, clinics and lessons throughout the year. (251) 968-1341 jcoberly@gulfshoresal.gov www.gulfshoresal.gov

Gulf Shores Swim

David L. Bodenhamer Recreation Center, 310 West 19th Avenue Gulf Shores, 36542 The City of Gulf Shores Recreation Center provides a year-round swim program. We offer a variety of instructional classes including water aerobics, lifeguard certification, group lessons and more.

(251) 968-1420 www.facebook.com/gulfshoresswimteam

Lake Forest Racquet Club

197 Country Club Drive Daphne, 36526 For more information on lessons, clinic times and registration instructions please check our Facebook page or call the office. (251) 626-9696 lakeforestracquet@gmail.com www.facebook.com/LakeForestTennis

Mike Ford Tennis Center

Stimpson Park, 600 Morphy Avenue Fairhope, 36532

The tennis facility is open for public play and tennis lessons are also available. Open Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 12pm to 6pm (251) 990-9526 www.cofairhope.com/services/parksand-recreation/stimpson-tennis-facility

Point Clear Tennis

17107 Tennis Club Drive Point Clear, 36532 Point Clear Tennis Club features 8 Rubico courts in beautiful Point Clear. Single and Family Memberships are available. (251) 504-7160

pointcleartennis@gmail.com

Quail Creek Golf Course

19841 Quail Creek Drive Fairhope, 36532 Junior Golf clinics are offered for boys and girls ages 6 years and up. Players are given instruction in driving, chipping and putting. (251) 990-0240 quailcreek@cofairhope.com www.cofairhope.com

TimberCreek Golf Course

9650 TimberCreek Boulevard Daphne, 36526 At TimberCreek our PGA Professionals are passionate about improving all aspects of your golf game. Junior lessons and clinics for beginners and advanced players are available in spring, summer and fall. (251) 621-9900 www.golftimbercreek.com ESP

www.easternshoreparents.com

WHAT’S IN THE AIR TONIGHT?

nis h pm

ks-

nd r

Turn up the savings. Bring this ad to The Park at OWA’s admission window and

get 12 valuable coupons for shopping, dining and more. Inspired by favorite Southern small towns, Downtown OWA is a timeless streetscape that’s open to the public, always admission-free.

FOL EY, AL | 7 MILES FROM THE BEACH

V isitOWA .com | 251-923-2111 71

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

A Page in a Book A Collection of Books for Young Collectors If you have a kid, you probably have a collector. Most children gather and assemble examples of their favorite items as an expression of their interests. The act of collecting things also guides a child’s thinking skills as they learn to classify and group items based on similarities as well as diversity. The ability to identify distinctions between similar things is another benefit that young collectors gain. Parents who have been lectured by a child on the minute (but critically important) differences between various Pokemon or pebbles, can verify this emerging cognitive talent in young collectors. The following titles explore the nature of collecting and the one of a kind thrill that comes along with it.

Hector the Collector

by Emily Beeny, Illustrated by Stephanie Graegin (Roaring Brook Press) On the way to school, Hector picked up an acorn from the sidewalk. It was smooth, brown and had a knobby cap. Hector decided to keep it. At recess, he discovered two more acorns, each slightly different from the first. As the days passed, Hector’s collection of acorns grew until it filled his school desk. When his classmates discovered his desk full of acorns, their first response was to laugh. But when the teacher allows Hector to show the differences among his acorns, the kids begin to see similarities with the things that they each collect. A warmly expressed celebration of collecting, both private and public, Hector the Collector is an inspirational read for every child assembling their own collection of favorite things.

Old Hat

by Emily Gravett (Simon & Schuster) Harbet’s hat was knitted for him by his Nana and it’s been his favorite since he was little. When his friends, wearing the latest style in fruity headgear, mock his old hat, Harbet adds a new fruit cap to his ensemble. By the time he wears it, however, the newest style of chapeau has moved on and his friends are still one step ahead of Harbet’s hat game. His hat collection grows out of control as he tries to keep up with the changing styles. Finally, when Harbet decides to let his head do its own thing, it may be his unique bold style that inspires new collections. A brilliantly illustrated cautionary tale about following fads, Old Hat offers a sweet hat tip to staying loyal to your individual style.

The Word Collector

by Peter H. Reynolds (Orchard Books / Scholastic) Some kids collect rocks, comics, stamps or coins. Jerome collects words. Sometimes the word he collects on a scrap of paper was one he’d seen or heard. Some words were short and sweet, others multi-syllable and melodic. One day, his paper word collection spills out of its organized binders, jumbling the words in unusual combinations. Viewing his favorite words paired in new ways, Jerome discovers new lyricism within his collection that has the power to move and delight others. Featuring Jerome’s word snippets throughout, this powerful title offers readers ample opportunities to explore both new and unfamiliar words, taking delightful side journeys with each new romp through the pages.

Find more reading recommendations at www.PageBookMedia.com.

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

www.easternshoreparents.com

of ds

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

ga pro me Im or en

the do be un pla

ca me kitc tele Wh thin co the

an ch up are mo -s en

I currently have three toddlers in my house. One loves veggies and fruit and rejects meat, one eats everything except bread, and one maintains a not so healthy diet of chicken nuggets and Goldfish crackers. Studies show that French children are more likely to eat a variety of foods and maintain a healthier weight. What makes French kids so different than their American counterparts?

Fra me kitc me ing

Ge pe inv foo

lies life lon

Sar

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

www.easternshoreparents.com

No snacks

Americans love their snacks. We bring snacks to soccer games, work snack time into our elementary school days, and provide snacks at play dates. The French do not snack in between meals, making them hungry when it is time to sit down for lunch. Imagine how hungry your child would be if there were no crackers or cookies to snack on before dinner. They might even be hungry enough to sample some new foods at their next meal.

Portion control

French people do allow generous portions of food because they are hungry, however they do not eat gigantic portions like we do in the United States. Consider giving a generous portion that will be satisfying rather than a portion that will make you so full you are uncomfortable. Learn to stop eating when you are full, not when the plate is clean and teach your children to do the same.

No eating on the go

Many American families eat on the go. Fast food, snacks in the car, and rushing through meals is becoming the norm. In France, meals are to be savored and enjoyed. The French sit down at the kitchen table to eat a meal and this is their focus. They do not watch television or work while they eat, a meal is to simply be enjoyed. When they are done eating they clean up and go on to the next thing. In other words, no fast food, no snacks, and no standing at the counter to eat. Slow down and enjoy meal time, both the food and the company.

Eat real food

The French avoid processed foods that are full of chemicals and wasted calories. They focus on real whole foods such as cheese, yogurt, bread, fish, meat, and even dessert. Instead of filling up on juice or soda, they drink water with their meal. Full fat foods are offered rather than low calorie or fat free foods because they are more filling and healthier overall. Meals usually have three courses - salad, a main dish, and always dessert. Enjoyment is strongly encouraged over guilt.

Eat less at night

The largest meal of the day is typically dinner in America. In France, a full breakfast is always served and lunch is the largest meal of the day. Dinner will typically be a lighter meal. Once the kitchen is closed after dinner, there are no bedtime snacks. A lighter meal in the evening will help with healthy sleep habits and maintaining a healthy weight.

Enjoy cooking

The French culture enjoys food and therefore enjoys cooking. Get the kids involved in the food preparation process. Let them experiment with different flavors and spices in the kitchen. Getting kids involved in the preparation of a meal encourages them to try new foods and might reduce the battle to try new things. Making all these changes at once is not realistic for most families. Apply these tips for an overall healthier mindset and make small lifestyle changes that will make a big impact on your familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health long term. ESP Sarah Lyons is a Midwestern mom of six children, including 2 year old triplets.

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

FamilyCalendar Wednesday August 1

Slugs, Bugs and Snails Observe and Explore Day (Free) 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Graham Creek Nature Preserve, 23460 Wolf Bay Drive Foley, 36535 Theme for the Aug. 1st O&E event fill focus on slugs, bugs and snails -fun nature learning activities 251-923-4267 grahamcreekpreserve.org

Thursday August 2

21st Annual Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Professional Rodeo ($15 adults, $8 children (ages 3-12), Kids 2 and under are free. Reserved Preferred Seating: $35)

8:00 PM Foley Horse Arena, 113 East Rosetta Avenue Foley, 36535 The 21st Annual Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Professional Rodeo returns to the City of Foley Horse Arena August 2nd-4th. Come and watch some of the nation’s professional cowgirls and cowboys compete for top prize money. Scheduled competition events include bareback and saddle bronc riding, bull riding, calf roping, breakaway roping, steer wrestling, team roping and barrel racing. A big-time rodeo, with a small town feeling with all new Rodeo entertainment, reserved preferred seating options, and a Kids Zone – there’s fun for the whole family! 251-971-3633 PeerHelpers.org Free Family Movie Night (Free) 8:00 PM West End Beach, End of Bienville Boulevard Dauphin Island, 36528 Free Family Movie Night at the West End Beach. Movies start at dusk (around 8pm). Snack vendor will be on site during movies. Bring your own folding chairs or beach towels for seating and bug spray, just in case. Admission is free, but please no pets, grills or glass allowed. Weather permitting! Movie - Angry Birds townofdauphinisland.org Glow in the Park Summer Movie Series (Free) 8:00 PM Fairhope Community Park, 105 South Church Street Fairhope, 36532 The City of Fairhope returns with the 4th Annual “Glow in the Park Summer Movie Series,” guaranteed to light up your summer nights with three free family movies at Fairhopers Community Park on the first Thursdays in June, July, and August. 251-929-1466 Fantasy Island Toys Craft Classes ($5.00) Fantasy Island Toys, 335 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, 36532 Slime Science In-Store Activity is for ages 6 and up! Times: 11:00am and 1:00pm 251-928-1720 www.fantasyislandtoys.com

Friday August 3

Theatre 98 presents “The Skin of Our Teeth” 7:30 AM Theatre 98, 350 Morphy Avenue Fairhope, 36532 Theatre 98 featuring “The Skin of Our Teeth” by Thornton Wilder. Meet George and Maggie Antrobus (married only 5,000 years); their two children, Gladys and Henry (perfect in every way!); and their maid Sabina (the ageless vamp) as they overcome ice, flood, and war -- by the skin of their teeth. 251-928-4366 www.theatre98.org Art and Coloring Class (Free) 1:00 PM Daphne Public Library, 2607 US-98 Daphne, 36526 Art and Coloring Class 251-621-2818 www.daphnelibrary.org

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

First Friday Art Walk 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Downtown Fairhope, Fairhope, 36521 Fairhope First Friday Art Walk Visit our local merchants in Downtown Fairhope as they open late and highlight the art community. Art Walk happens every first Friday of each month from 6-8 p.m.

all ages and skill levels. Plus, there’s a seven-mile pro option for the serious paddlers, and a noncompetitive, guided Eco-Tour of Weeks Bay. It is a spectacular setting on beautiful Weeks Bay, for spectators and racers alike. www.eventbrite.com

Dancin’ in the Street DJ Night 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM, The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, 36561 There’s no better place to safely dance in the streets than at The Wharf on Friday and Saturday nights! We’ll kick off the weekend right with a boogie-worthy block party all along Main Street. DJ Matt will be in full effect, spinning those tail-feather shaking tunes while Starla the Starfish mascot salsas her way down Main. Partake in games AND win prizes. 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com

154th Battle of Mobile Commemorative Day 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Fort Gaines, 51 Bienville Boulevard Dauphin Island, 36528 The event highlights Fort Gaines integral role in the Battle of Mobile Bay. The cannon will be fired every forty-five minutes in honor of the soldiers that fought in this pivotal battle. Come and experience a living history day for the whole family. Blacksmith demonstrations will be on hand all day in the Fort’s Blacksmith Shop. 251-861-6992 dauphinisland.org

South Baldwin Community Theater presents “The Lion King Jr.” (Adults $15.00 Students $9.95) 7:30 PM South Baldwin Community Theater, 2022 West 2nd Street Gulf Shores, 36542 Disney’s The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world and nowthis one-ofa-kind musical of the African savannah comes to life on stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle . . . and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale. sbct.biz

Commemoration of the Battle of Mobile Bay Event 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Fort Morgan, 51 AL-180 Gulf Shores, 36542 A one day living history event commemorating the events that happened at Mobile Bay August 5-23, 1864. The fort will come to life with drills and demonstrations of artillery by historical interpreters. 251-540-7127 www.fort-morgan.org The Cat In The Hat Storytime and Costume Character Visit 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, Barnes and Noble, 30500 State Highway 181, Suite 414 Spanish Fort, 36527 The Cat In The Hat will be here for photos with his fans and for storytime! Come and join the fun. South Baldwin Community Theater presents “The Lion King Jr.” (Adults $15.00 Students $9.95) Details August 3. sbct.biz

21st Annual Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Professional Rodeo Details August 2. 251-971-3633 PeerHelpers.org

Free Family Movie Night (Free) 8:00 PM West End Beach, End of Bienville Boulevard Dauphin Island, 36528 Free Family Movie Night at the West End Beach. Movies start at dusk (around 8pm). Snack vendor will be on site during movies. Bring your own folding chairs or beach towels for seating and bug spray, just in case. Admission is free, but please no pets, grills or glass allowed. Weather permitting! Movie - Finding Dory townofdauphinisland.org

20th Annual Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival ($15) Mobile Convention Center, 1 South Water Street Mobile, 36602 Celebrating its milestone 20th Annual Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival, join us the evening of August 4th for the “Jazz on the River” main stage concert featuring internationally acclaimed saxophonist, Donald Harrison, Jr., and “Everybody’s Here,” with the incredible E.B. Coleman Orchestra and renowned percussionist,Tony Bowers! 251-478-4027 GCEHJazzFest.org

Saturday August 4

5th Annual Bayou La Batre Kayak Classic 6:00 AM 14772 State Docks Road Bayou La Batre, 36509 Bayou La Batre Area Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the fifth annual Bayou La Batre Kayak Classic. 251-824-4088; 251-402-5081 bayoulabatrekayakclassic.org Pelican Paddle 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 11410 US 98 Fairhope, 36532 Pelican Paddle is a fun, family-oriented, 3.5-mile canoe, kayak and paddle board race that’s open to

Sunday August 5

South Baldwin Community Theater presents “The Lion King Jr.” (Adults $15.00 Students $9.95) 2:00 PM South Baldwin Community Theater, 2022 West 2nd Street Gulf Shores, 36542 Disney’s The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world and nowthis one-of-a-kind musical of the African savannah comes to life on stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle . . . and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale. sbct.biz

www.easternshoreparents.com

, hâ&#x20AC;? ro, ir

eFort e nor me all

te Cat d

an rs!

ces al

rs nd

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

FamilyCalendar Theatre 98 presents “The Skin of Our Teeth” 2:30 PM Theatre 98, 350 Morphy Avenue Fairhope, 36532 Theatre 98 featuring “The Skin of Our Teeth” by Thornton Wilder. Meet George and Maggie Antrobus (married only 5,000 years); their two children, Gladys and Henry (perfect in every way!); and their maid Sabina (the ageless vamp) as they overcome ice, flood, and war -- by the skin of their teeth. 251-928-4366 www.theatre98.org Summer Classic Movies 3:00 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim Street Mobile, 36602 Summer Classic Movie Series - Pulp Fiction 251-208-5600 www.mobilesaenger.com Dancin’ in the Street DJ Night Details August 3. 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com Pepsi Pirate Party (Free)

The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, 36561 Bring ye crew down to The Wharf on Sundays throughout summer for a swashbuckling good time! We will add a little oomph to our pal Stinky’s tale by incorporating Pepsi giveaways and beach balls, doubloons, a bubble machine and many more treasures. “An Epic Pirate Adventure” presented by the lovely folks at Pepsi will play during both Spectra Sound and Light Spectacular viewing times. Come immerse yourself in this interactive experience of music, choreographed lighting and special effects. Dress up in your best buccaneer attire and come get shipwrecked with us along Main Street! Spectra showings occur at 8:30pm and 9:00pm 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com

Monday August 6

Founders Day at Bellingrath Gardens (Free) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Bellingrath Gardens and Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road Theodore, 36582 Walter Duncan Bellingrath, founder of Bellingrath Gardens and Home, was born August 6, 1869. Join us to celebrate Mr. Bellingrath’s 149th Birthday! By tradition, on this date, free Gardens admission is offered to local residents (Mobile and Baldwin Counties). 251-459-8973 bellingrath.org Moonlight Chassé Ballroom Dance Society ($7

for members and $10 for non-members)

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM, Hot Wheels Skating Rink, 616 Whispering Pines Road Daphne, 36526 Moonlight Chassé Ballroom Dance Society is open to the public for dancing every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Live music is featured for dancing Cha Cha Cha, Swing (West Coast and East Coast), Rumba, Waltz, Salsa, Argentine Tango, Bolero, American Tango, etc. Moonlight Chassé Ballroom Dance Society offers an enjoyable evening of dance, live music, fun, friendship, A partner is not required to participate in the dancing experience. Find us on Facebook. 251-377-4069 Sparks After Dark Fireworks Show (Free) 8:45 PM The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, 36561 The Sparks After Dark fireworks show will flash to life again this summer! You’ll have a weekly chance to catch the high-flying flickers in action. 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

Tuesday August 7

Family and Kid Fun with Tabletop Game Night 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Spanish Fort Public Library, 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard Spanish Fort, 36527 Family and Kid Fun with Tabletop Game Night 251-410-7323 www.spanishfortpubliclibrary.org Tween Minecraft 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, 36532 Tween Minecraft computer and coding game for ages 9 - 12 years is held every Tuesday in the Computer Lab. Sign-ups are required for each Minecraft session. Sign up on Eventbrite.com. 251-928-7483 www.fairhopelibrary.org/ Teen Minecraft 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, 36532 Teen Minecraft computer and coding game for ages 13 - 18 years is held every Tuesday in the Computer Lab. Sign-ups are required for each Minecraft session. Sign up on Eventbrite.com. 251-928-7483 www.fairhopelibrary.org/ Fantasy Island Toys Craft Classes ($5.00) Fantasy Island Toys, 335 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, 36532 Squish, Squash, Sculpt In-Store Activity is for ages 5 and up! Times: 11:00am, 1:00pm 251-928-1720 www.fantasyislandtoys.com Imagine Dragons Concert The Wharf Amphitheater, 23325 Wharf Lane Orange Beach, 36561 Imagine Dragons Concert. 800-745-.3000 www.alwharf.com

Wednesday August 8

Wheel of Deals Wednesday at the Wharf (Free) 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM, The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, 36561 We aim to help you get over the “hump” each week with our new Wheels of Deals discount night. Every Wednesday save a little dough on entertainment at The Wharf, like our Ferris Wheel and Mini Golf, and smile a bit brighter into the weekend. The Deal Wheel will be spun each week to reveal the day’s discount offer and location. Everyone appreciates a deal and we appreciate YOU, so it’s nice to show that appreciation by lessening the bruise to your bank account. Happy thrifting! 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com A Night with the Red Planet “Mars” 7:30 PM Foley Public Library, 319 East Laurel Avenue Foley, 36535 Join us for a Mars talk and planet viewing! Presentation by David Kriegler former Physics and Astronomy instructor from Nebraska University at Omaha. 251-943-7665 www.foleylibrary.org

Thursday August 9

Buckaroo at the Blue ($60 and

couples $90, Kids 12 and under- $20)

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Bluegill, 3775 Battleship Parkway Spanish Fort, 36527 Buckaroo at the Blue benefits Buckaroo Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded to provide access to physical therapy, and hippotherapy for special needs children and adults. Admission includes buffet, concert and silent auction. Concert featuring Fat Lip & Shelby Brown of TV’s The Voice. buckaroofoundation.com

Arts at the Market 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermans Market, 20733 Miflin Road Foley, 36535 We can’t wait to see you for our “Arts at the Market” every second Thursday of the month. We have a wide variety of talented Artists that will have their work on display for you and we can’t wait to share more about them! We will have 30 artists, food and live music! visitfoley.com Circus on Main (Admission is Free; some activities may have prices varying from $5-$10) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, 36561 Fire Act, Train Rides, Face Painter and Aerial Artist 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com

Marty Haggard Tribute to My Dad Tour ($25 if purchased in advance and will be $30 on day of show at the door) 7:00 PM Foley Civic Center, 407 East Laurel Avenue Foley, 36535 Join Marty Haggard, the oldest son of the legendary Merle Haggard, as he shares some of the greatest country music every written and recorded. Marty will share stories of the past, growing up by his dad’s side while he was writing and recording these timeless, classic songs. (800) 838-3006

Fantasy Island Toys Craft Classes ($5.00) Fantasy Island Toys, 335 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, 36532 Squish, Squash, Sculpt In-Store Activity is for ages 5 and up! Times: 11:00am, 1:00pm 251-928-1720 www.fantasyislandtoys.com

Friday August 10

Music in the Park at Spanish Fort Town Center Park 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM, The Pavilion in Town Center Park at Spanish Fort Town Center, Spanish Fort Enjoy a FREE musical performance in the Pavilion at Town Center Park at Spanish Fort Town Center. Concerts will be conducted from 6:30pm until 8pm every Friday evening through August 31. spanishforttowncenter.com/news/events/view/15 Dancin’ in the Street DJ Night Details August 3. 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com Community Movie Night 7:30 PM Spanish Fort Presbyterian , 6620 Spanish Fort Boulevard Spanish Fort, 36527 Come join us on the front lawn for summer movie nights! Family friendly movies screen for free. Bring a lawn chair, blankets, )and maybe some bug spray). Free popcorn and lemonade; other items for sale. www.spanishfortpresbyterian.com South Baldwin Community Theater presents “The Lion King Jr.” (Adults $15.00 Students $9.95) Details August 3. sbct.biz Free Family Movie Night (Free) 8:00 PM West End Beach, End of Bienville Boulevard Dauphin Island, 36528 Free Family Movie Night at the West End Beach. Movies start at dusk (around 8pm). Snack vendor will be on site during movies. Bring your own folding chairs or beach towels for seating and bug spray, just in case. Admission is free, but please no pets, grills or glass allowed. Weather permitting! Movie - ET townofdauphinisland.org

Saturday August 11

10th Annual Elderberry Festival 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Fairhope Museum of History, 24 North Section Street Fairhope, 36532 The Fairhope

www.easternshoreparents.com

S T

5 et”

e d

urr)

e f

e, or

ark

AFTER

BEFORE

SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT BEFORE

Our full service orthodontist practice offers treatments for all ages as well as Sleep Apnea and TMJ treatments. Consultations are always complimentary and we offer flexible appointment and interest free payment plans. With three locations to serve you, there is always something to smile about at Glass Orthodontics.

r g ts,

AFTER

DAPHNE ¥ BAY MINETTE ¥ ATMORE

24 e

251-626-7770

GLASSORTHO.COM

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

FamilyCalendar Museum of History will host the 10th annual Elderberry Festival. Festivities will include demonstrations, tastings, a pie-eating contest, music and more throughout the day. Sponsored by the Friends of the Museum, this event is free and open to the public. Music will once again be performed by the Kracker Dan Band from 11 to 2. Other entertainment will include Mobile Bellydance, and John Rezner will be demonstrating wheel-thrown pottery. The public is invited to submit their favorite elderberry pies, cakes, breads, jams, jellies and juice as well as other elderflower creations for the Elderberry Cook-off Contest. 251-929-1471 www.cofairhope.com Trueland Homes Carnival (Free) 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 217 Garrison Boulevard Fairhope, 36532 Join us for a fun family event with food, inflatables, magic show, hot air balloon rides, games, prizes and much more! 251-621-0850 Dancin’ in the Street DJ Night Details August 3. 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com Joe Jefferson Players present “Mamma Mia” 7:30 PM Joe Jefferson Playhouse, 11 South Carlen Street Mobile, 36606 Joe Jefferson Players present “Mamma Mia” 251-471-1534 joejeffersonplayers.com South Baldwin Community Theater presents “The Lion King Jr.” (Adults $15.00 Students $9.95) Details August 3. sbct.biz Conde Cavaliers 36th Annual Mardi Gras Fishing Rodeo Dauphin Island Marina, 650 Lemoyne Drive Dauphin Island, 36528 Remember, when it comes to big catches, during its two days of fishing activities. luck often wins over skill! We hope to see you at the 36th annual Mardi Gras Fishing Rodeo! www.condefishingrodeo.com

Sunday August 12

Joe Jefferson Players present “Mamma Mia” 2:00 PM Joe Jefferson Playhouse, 11 South Carlen Street Mobile, 36606 Joe Jefferson Players present “Mamma Mia” 251-471-1534 joejeffersonplayers.com Prodisee Pantry’s 15th Birthday Party 2:00 PM Prodisee Pantry, 9315 Spanish Fort Boulevard Spanish Fort, 36577 Celebrating 15 years of filling the plates of families in need. Enjoy cupcakes and icecream. Gifts are encouraged! Donate $15 dollars to help us reach our 15,000 goal to provide milk to families with children all year long! prodiseepantry.org South Baldwin Community Theater presents “The Lion King Jr.” (Adults $15.00 Students $9.95) 2:00 PM South Baldwin Community Theater, 2022 West 2nd Street Gulf Shores, 36542 Disney’s The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world and nowthis one-of-a-kind musical of the African savannah comes to life on stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle . . . and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale. sbct.biz

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

sho 251

Summer Classic Movies 3:00 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim Street Mobile, 36602 Summer Classic Movie Series - Mary Poppins 251-208-5600 www.mobilesaenger.com

for seating and bug spray, just in case. Admission is free, but please no pets, grills or glass allowed. Weather permitting! Movie - Up townofdauphinisland.org

Sunset Concert - (Reggae Theme) Ja Rhythm ($5) 5:45 PM West End Beach, End of Bienville Boulevard Dauphin Island, 36528 West End Beach all concerts approx. time, weather permitting and subject to change! Admission $5.00 per person (Age 13 and over). As always, attendees are encouraged to bring beach chairs, blankets and bug spray (just in case) but please no pets, glass or grills. All proceeds go to the Little Red Schoolhouse Fund! townofdauphinisland.org

Living History Crew Drill 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Battleship Park, 2703 Battleship Parkway Mobile, 36602 Come see history come to life! Come meet our USS ALABAMA and USS DRUM historical reenactors and learn with life was like aboard the battleship and submarine during WWII. These men tell the stories of the original crewmen who served during the war. Enjoy weaponry demonstrations, activities, and more. There are always surprises in store! Be sure to be on deck at 1:00 p.m. for the “call to battle stations” and airplane attack, featuring vintage airplanes. 251-433-2703 www.ussalabama.com

Conde Cavaliers 36th Annual Mardi Gras Fishing Rodeo Dauphin Island Marina, 650 Lemoyne Drive Dauphin Island, 36528 Remember, when it comes to big catches, during its two days of fishing activities. luck often wins over skill! We hope to see you at the 36th annual Mardi Gras Fishing Rodeo! www.condefishingrodeo.com Pepsi Pirate Party (Free) The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, 36561 Details August 5. 251-224-1000 www.alwharf.com

Monday August 13

Auditions Announced for Mary Poppins, JR 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, 251 Greeno Road South Fairhope, 36532 Auditions for 3rd graders through high school seniors will be held Monday, August 13 from 4pm to 6pm and Tuesday, August 14 from 4pm to 6pm. No experience or preparation is necessary. Potential cast members should plan to audition on either Monday or Tuesday, but not both. 251-301-2371 easternshorerep.org

Tuesday August 14

Auditions Announced for Mary Poppins, JR Details August 13. 251-301-2371 easternshorerep.org

Friday August 17

Bowl For Kids’ Sake 2018 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Eastern Shore Lanes, 10460 Eastern Shore Boulevard Spanish Fort, 36527 Bowl for Kids’ Sake is an opportunity for the community to come together in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Alabama! www.bbbssa.org

Saturday August 18

Treasured Tree Days - Observe and Explore (Free)

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Graham Creek Nature Preserve, 23460 Wolf Bay Drive Foley, 36535 Observe & Explore theme is focused on our treasured trees, which includes a walk along the tree trail at Graham Creek Preserve. FREE nature learning workshop for children & families. 251-923-4267 grahamcreekpreserve.org Anchored Beach Fest 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf, 4671 Wharf Parkway Orange Beach, 36561 Anchored is a community event combining churches, civic organizations, nonprofits and businesses for a family-friendly evening with fun, food, and positive, inspiring music and message. 251-213-7223 Joe Jefferson Players present “Mamma Mia” 7:30 PM Joe Jefferson Playhouse, 11 South Carlen Street Mobile, 36606 Joe Jefferson Players present “Mamma Mia” 251-471-1534 joejeffersonplayers.com

Sunday August 19

Great Expectations 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Mobile Infirmary, Thomas Hospital, and North Baldwin Infirmary, To help prepare expecting parents, Infirmary Health and Fox10 News are teaming up to host a free mother-to-be community event. Expectant mothers, new mothers, their friends and family members are invited to Great Expectations, Sunday, August 19, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Mobile Infirmary, Thomas Hospital, and North Baldwin Infirmary. The premier event with “all things baby” offers attendees the opportunity to visit with physicians and local retail vendors, register for door prizes and tour our birth centers. 251-435-3939

Joe Jefferson Players present “Mamma Mia” 7:30 PM Joe Jefferson Playhouse, 11 South Carlen Street Mobile, 36606 Joe Jefferson Players present “Mamma Mia” 251-471-1534 joejeffersonplayers.com

Joe Jefferson Players present “Mamma Mia” 2:00 PM Joe Jefferson Playhouse, 11 South Carlen Street Mobile, 36606 Joe Jefferson Players present “Mamma Mia” 251-471-1534 joejeffersonplayers.com

Comedia Del Arte presents “Sherlock Holmes and the Haunted Theatre” ($8 in advance, $10 at

the door )

6:30 PM Loxley Civic Center, 4198 Municipal Park Drive Loxley, 36551 Comedia Del Arte presents “Sherlock Holmes and the Haunted Theatre”. This

www.easternshoreparents.com

for

Det 251

Fam 4:0 Spa and 25

20 10: Wa Con mo

Mu Ce 6:3 at S FRE Cen will Frid spa

Joe 7:3 Str “Ma 251

Fre 8:0 Dau the 8pm ies. for is f We tow

An 9:0 Sto tor fort

Lil 1:0 Dap will out this 251

Joe 7:3 Str “Ma 251

Ke The Bea 800

An 9:0

, m r

ay h, red ty

with .

l, ng g

ly us

rs,

show benefits the National Federation of the Blind. 251-510-0654 www.commediadelarte.org

Monday August 20

Moonlight Chassé Ballroom Dance Society ($7

for members and $10 for non-members)

Details August 6. 251-377-4069

Tuesday August 21

Thursday August 23

2018 Business Expo ($5) 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Convention Center, 1 South Water Street Mobile, 36602 Business Expo at the Convention Center mobilechamber.com

Friday August 24

Music in the Park at Spanish Fort Town Center Park 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM, The Pavilion in Town Center Park at Spanish Fort Town Center, Spanish Fort Enjoy a FREE musical performance in the Pavilion at Town Center Park at Spanish Fort Town Center. Concerts will be conducted from 6:30pm until 8pm every Friday evening through August 31. spanishforttowncenter.com/news/events/view/15 Joe Jefferson Players present “Mamma Mia” 7:30 PM Joe Jefferson Playhouse, 11 South Carlen Street Mobile, 36606 Joe Jefferson Players present “Mamma Mia” 251-471-1534 joejeffersonplayers.com Free Family Movie Night (Free) 8:00 PM West End Beach, End of Bienville Boulevard Dauphin Island, 36528 Free Family Movie Night at the West End Beach. Movies start at dusk (around 8pm). Snack vendor will be on site during movies. Bring your own folding chairs or beach towels for seating and bug spray, just in case. Admission is free, but please no pets, grills or glass allowed. Weather permitting! Movie - Secret Life of Pets townofdauphinisland.org

Saturday August 25

Anniversary of Fort Mims 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Fort Mims, 1813 Fort Mims Road Stockton, 36579 Enjoy 1800’s Crafts and Living History with daily reenactments. fortmims.org Lil Whit Meet & Greet 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Whit’s Frozen Custard of Daphne, 1204 Main Street Daphne, 36526 Lil Whit will bring a fun kids flavor, and he will be handing out balloons and taking pictures. Please join us for this fun event. 251-378-9204 Joe Jefferson Players present “Mamma Mia” 7:30 PM Joe Jefferson Playhouse, 11 South Carlen Street Mobile, 36606 Joe Jefferson Players present “Mamma Mia” 251-471-1534 joejeffersonplayers.com Keith Urban Concert The Wharf Amphitheater, 23325 Wharf Lane Orange Beach, 36561 Keith Urban in concert. 800-745-.3000 www.alwharf.com

Sunday August 26

Anniversary of Fort Mims 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Fort Mims, 1813 Fort Mims Road

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

FamilyCalendar Stockton, 36579 Enjoy 1800’s Crafts and Living History with daily reenactments. fortmims.org Joe Jefferson Players present “Mamma Mia” 2:00 PM Joe Jefferson Playhouse, 11 South Carlen Street Mobile, 36606 Joe Jefferson Players present “Mamma Mia” 251-471-1534 joejeffersonplayers.com

Tuesday August 28

College to College Workshop 6:00 PM Fairhope High School, 18800 Greeno Road Fairhope, 36532 All parents and teens 9th-12th grade are invited to join us at Fairhope High School to learn more about college admissions and scholarship advice from experts and college recruiters.

Wednesday August 29

12th Annual Freedom Luncheon (Individual tickets are $50, tables available for $500)

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, Daphne Civic Center, 2603 US Hwy 98 Daphne, 36526 The 12th Annual Freedom Luncheon benefits the men’s residential substance abuse treatment program at The Shoulder. www.theshoulder.org

Thursday August 30 20th Annual Chef Challenge

6:00 PM Fort Whiting, 1630 South Broad Street Mobile, 36605 Join us as we celebrate our 20th year hosting Chef Challenge. Experience a night of culinary magic as some of the area’s most celebrated chefs come together to fight hunger in their community along with a little friendly competition. Guests will also get to enjoy live music by Roman Street, silent auction, and complimentary beer and wine. All proceeds from Chef Challenge are used to help those in need within our 24-county service area along the Central Gulf Coast. feedingthegulfcoast.org/alabama-chef-challenge

Friday August 31

Sunday September 2

Labor Day-Sunset Concert- Ryan Balthrop & Eric Erdman ($5) 5:30 PM West End Beach, End of Bienville Boulevard Dauphin Island, 36528 Observe & Explore theme

Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

is focused on our treasured trees, which includes a walk along the tree trail at Graham Creek Preserve. FREE nature learning workshop for children & families. townofdauphinisland.org

Monday September 3

Moonlight Chassé Ballroom Dance Society ($7

for members and $10 for non-members)

Details August 6. 251-377-4069

Friday September 7

25th Annual National Shrimp Festival Golf Tournament for Education 10:30 AM Kiva Dunes Golf and Beach Resort, 815 Plantation Road Gulf Shores, 36542 25th Annual National Shrimp Festival Golf Tournament for Education at Kiva Dunes Golf and Beach Resort. www.myshrimpfest.com/golf-tournament-for-education.html First Friday Art Walk 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Downtown Fairhope, Fairhope, 36521 Fairhope First Friday Art Walk Visit our local merchants in Downtown Fairhope as they open late and highlight the art community. Art Walk happens every first Friday of each month from 6-8 p.m. The Black Jacket Symphony presents AC/DC’s ‘Back in Black 7:00 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim Street Mobile, 36602 The Black Jacket Symphony offers a unique concert experience through recreating classic albums in a live performance setting. A selected album is performed in its entirety by a group of handpicked musicians specifically selected for each album, with no sonic detail being overlooked–the musicians do whatever it takes to musically reproduce the album. 251-208-5600 www.mobilesaenger.com

Saturday September 8

Hurricane Run 5K and Fun Run 8:00 AM Dauphin Island Sea Lab, 101 Bienville Boulevard Dauphin Island, 36528 Race to benefit Dauphin Island Fire and Rescue. events.com/r/en_US/registration/hurricane-run-5kand-fun-run-dauphinisland-september-736935

Gulf State Park to bring you this great destination triathlon for the 12th year! 615-415-3520 www.team-magic.com

Tuesday September 11

9th Annual Community Awareness Event ($100) 6:00 PM Daphne Civic Center, 2603 US Hwy 98 Daphne, 36526 the Baldwin County Drug Court 9th Annual Community Awareness Event featuring Oliver North. baldwindrugcourt.com

Classes/Meetings Alabama Pre/Post Adoption Connections (APAC) Offering Adoptive Family Support Group Meetings in Baldwin County the 2nd Thursday of each month. The meeting is held at 3 Circle Church, 10274 Highway 104, Fairhope. from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Parent, Youth/Teen group and childcare is available. Topic discussions by adoption professionals and ceu’s for foster families are offered. For more information call 251-460-2727 or 1-800-4891886 or www.childrensaid.org. APAC also offers free counsuling services to adoptive families. Bridge Support Group A place where parents with similar experiences come together to share stories, advice and love. These families have had babies who: were stillborn, born with a lethal anomaly (such as Trisomy 13, Trisomy 18, skeletal dysplasia, anencephaly) or had a baby that only lived in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Our families are from all over the Gulf Coast and all have beautiful stories to tell. Meets 1st Tuesday of every month, 5:30pmuntil. Dinner is served. 1st floor conference room of Strada Center, 1601 Center Street, Mobile. Contact: Rene Sprague RN, MSN rgilstrapsprague@health. southalabama.edu, 251-610-5264. Please RSVP if you plan to attend. Celebration MOPS Fairhope (Meets During School Year Only) Celebration MOPS meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Celebration Church, 8180 Dyer Road, Fairhope. Childcare is provided and is included in the fees. There is an annual $23.95 MOPS International membership fee and $30 per semester. Call for info at 251-928-0343 or like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/celebrationmopsfairhopeal. Family Center’s Positive Parenting Classes are held on Tuesday mornings 9:30-11:30 am and Responsible

Fai (Me 11: yea of y yah

Fat *Po Jus 5:3 The 273 *Ch gift The 273 *Nu but 12251

She Min Mon Thu Chu

2018 Brett Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon 5:00 PM Gulf Shores Main Public Beach, 101 Gulf Shores Parkway Gulf Shores, 36542 Enjoy a beautiful gulf swim and a fast, flat bike and run course at a great venue! Team Magic is very excited to partner once again with the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission, the City of Gulf Shores, the City of Orange Beach and

Par eco mo 8pm The Rob

SO Thi to s EVE the Stre ap info call

Sou the You

www.easternshoreparents.com

SupportGroups

hal

he 04, up ion . 9-

lies al

in m

ual

on l.

held ble

Parenting with focus on fathers, co-parenting and economic stability/child support are Wednesday mornings 9 am-11 am and Monday evenings 6 pm8pm. Call 251-947-4700 to register for either class. at The Family Center is located at 22671 Hwy. 59 South, Robertsdale. Fairhope MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) (Meets During School Year Only) We meet 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. every 2nd & 4th Monday (during the school year) at Fairhope United Methodist Church. All mothers of young children are welcome. Email fairhopemops@ yahoo.com for how to register. Father Central of Daphne *Positive Fathering, A New & Improved Parenting Class Just For Men, $75 giftcard upon completion. Mondays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Call 251-626-1610 to register, held at The Exchange Club Family Center of Baldwin County, 27365 Pollard Rd., Daphne, near the YMCA. *Chill Skills” - Anger Management by appointment. $25 giftcard upon completion. Call 251-626-1610 schedule, The Exchange Club Family Center of Baldwin County, 27365 Pollard Rd., Daphne, near the YMCA. *Nurturing Parenting, everything you need to know but were afraid to ask. Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., 12-week rotating series. Jump in on any Thursday! Call 251-626-1610 to register, 27365 Pollard Rd, Daphne. Shepherd’s Place (Christian Life Center) Ministry for memory & physically challenged. Mondays & Wednesdays 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Fairhope United Methodist Church, 155 South Section Street, Fairhope. 928-1148. SOS (Survivors of Suicide) This group is for adults who has ever lost a loved one to suicide. SOS meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of EVERY month from 6:30 to approximately 8:00 p.m. at the Fairhope United Methodist Church, 155 S. Section Street, Fairhope. The support group is facilitated by a professional and co-facilitated by two survivors. For information, please email jlbarber5@bellsouth.net or call 251-455-6453. South Baldwin Regional Medical Center offers the following classes: Your entire family can take part in several informative

classes designed to help moms and dads welcome their special new addition to the family with more confidence. Classes cover topics including: Having A Healthy Pregnancy Nutrition, discomforts of pregnancy, warning signs of complications, and relaxation exercises. One session. $10. Prepared Childbirth Classes (Once a week for four weeks). Cost: $30 Week 1: Begin the Stages of Labor: The labor and delivery process, signs and stages of labor, options for coping, pain management, vaginal delivery, and relaxation exercises. Week 2: Delivery and Cesarean Birth: A review of complications that may arise, use of special equipment, complete the stages of labor, cesarean delivery, and relaxation exercises. Week 3: New Born and Postpartum Care: Newborn appearance, caring for the newborn, infant safety, recognizing complications, relaxation exercises, and choosing a pediatrician. What to expect after delivery, understanding the physical and emotional changes to your body, and relaxation exercises. Week 4: The Art of Breast Feeding: The benefits of breast feeding for mother and baby, anatomy and physiology of the breast, how to breastfeed, and common difficulties. One session. • Tiny Toes members may enroll in Yoga, Water Aerobics and Expectant Mother Exercise classes through the Snook Family YMCA. The fee is $5 a class. There is a $3 fee for child care. There is no fee if you are already a member of the YMCA. All classes are located at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center–1613 North McKenzie Street Foley. Tuesday evenings 6:30 8:30 p.m. Classroom A. • Please plan to attend the Healthy Pregnancy Class during your first trimester and the Prepared Childbirth Classes anytime after your 24th week of pregnancy. For more information or to enroll please call the OB Educator at 949-3676 to schedule. Gift of Life The Gift of Life is a required maternity care program for Medicaid patients or Medicaid-eligible patients. The Gift of Life Program provides a caring system of prenatal services; education and care coordination for expectant moms and their babies. For info contact 949-3781. Thomas Hospital offers the following classes:

Breastfeeding Class Thomas Fitness Center (Fairhope). Monthly, first Tuesday, 6 - 8 p.m. Free. Infant CPR and Safety Class Thomas Fitness Center (Fairhope). Pre-registration required. To register call 279-1373. Saturdays, 4 - 6 p.m. Moving Through Labor Childbirth Classes Three or four-week prepared childbirth class series which prepares the mother-to-be and her support partner for the labor and delivery experience. $30 fee for the class series. Thomas Fitness Center, (Fairhope) Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thomas Fitness Center (Fairhope) Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thomas Medical Center (Daphne) Tuesdays, 6-8:30 p.m. Thomas Medical Center (Daphne) Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 251- 279-1373 or visit www.thomashospital.com for upcoming classes and registration. Natural Childbirth Classes, Fertility Awareness, Mother’s Comfort, Exercise and Nutrition For class schedule or information call Geralyn Piizzotti, 251- 928-9396. Yourbodyyourbirth@bellsouth.net. Newborn Basics Class Held on the second Monday of every month from 6 – 8 p.m. at Thomas Medical Center in Daphne. Free. No Pre-registration required. Pre-admission Sessions 6 p.m. at Thomas Medical Center in Daphne. Sibling Class Thomas Hospital Fitness Center (Fairhope). Preregistration required. Call 279-1373. 10-11 a.m. Thomas Hospital offers the following support groups for the community: Alanon (Alcoholics Anonymous) Meetings are held every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at The Harbor at Thomas Hospital. Call 800-477-1104. Alateen Meetings are held every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Morphy Conference Room East Tower meeting room at Thomas Hospital. Call 391-1152 for more information. ALS Support Group Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month from 11 a.m. to noon at Thomas Medical Center. Call 205-937-4415 for more information. Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. at the Thomas Hospital Health Resource Center located at: 308 S. Greeno Road, Fairhope. Call 928-8650 for more information. Cancer Support Group for Women Meetings are held the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Morphy Conference Room. For more information, call Patti Huval at 209-1229.

We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of these calendar events. However, you should call ahead to confirm dates, times, location, and other information.

Please send your calendar events to lynn@ easternshoreparents.com!

www.facebook.com/easternshoreparentsmagazine

Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation

Ant-Man and the Wasp

MPAA Rating: PG Overall: C+ Violence: BSexual Content: BProfanity: AAlcohol / Drug Use: B+ Between evading vampire hunters for more than a century, and playing host to throngs of vacationing monsters for decades, it has been all work and no play for the staff at the Hotel Transylvania. And the stress is starting to show. When Mavis (voice of Selena Gomez) finds Dracula (voice of Adam Sandler) talking to himself in the attic, she decides to book a holiday so he and the rest of the crew can enjoy some time away. Although her good intentions are appreciated, Dracula’s real issue isn’t being too busy. It is being too lonely. Now that Mavis is grown up, married and a mother, the widower is beginning to wish he had a special someone of his own. Luckily, the cruise she books has the possibility of fixing both problems: Parents who accompany their little ones may find themselves sitting up in their seats on at least a few occasions. First, the script is all about an assassination attempt and plan for genocide – which gets frightening at times even if it is coated in comedy. Then there is mild innuendo, the portrayal of characters in scanty swimwear, and the staff at a casino that parody male strippers (these animated characters are muscular, shirtless and clothed in only tiny shorts). Lastly, the ham-fisted message of acceptance of others doesn’t only uncomfortably feel like it is alluding to a broad range of diversity – it also includes a sexual reference which, in context, promotes polyamorous relationships. This third visit to the Hotel Transylvania may not be the sweet entertainment getaway your family is expecting.

MPAA Rating: PG-13 Overall: B Violence: C Sexual Content: B Profanity: BAlcohol / Drug Use: B+ If you’re looking for a summer distraction away from the heat, but are reluctant to bet your bucks on a superhero movie, you might want to reconsider Ant-Man and the Wasp. One of the few Marvel films that a rookie can enjoy without a thorough knowledge of the pen and ink canon of comics (although viewing the first Ant-Man movie would be helpful), this action comedy serves up some good laughs for older kids through to adults. Another family bonus is the violence is less explicit relative to other titles in this genre, however there is no shortage of action scenes. Visually engaging with its many special effects depicting expanding/ shrinking characters and objects, the story picks up with Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) or, when he’s wearing his amazing suit, Ant-Man. Lang is serving a house arrest sentence for his illegal, albeit well-intentioned, choices. His ability to keep the strict rules during the final days of his confinement are rigorously strained after the plot kicks in and Lang is coerced into helping Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) and his daughter Hope (Evangeline Lilly) find Pym’s wife Janet (Michelle Pfeiffer). Family relationships are a strong focus in the story. Separations and reunions between parents and kids feel genuine and emotional, elements not typically found in this franchise. Likewise, the good natured humor in this movie truly helps Ant-Man and the Wasp fly high with both Marvel fans and families looking for a movie retreat that doesn’t sting.

Mamma Mia!

Uncle Drew

Here We Go Again!

MPAA Rating: PG-13 Overall: B Violence: B Sexual Content: B Profanity: B Alcohol / Drug Use: B Uncle Drew begins with Dax (Lil Rel Howery), a shoe salesman and amateur basketball coach, who has scraped together a team and the $5000 entry fee for Harlem’s famed Rucker Tournament. One week before it begins, his team is wooed away by his nemesis – a cartoonishly immature rival from his teen years named Mookie (Nick Kroll). Humiliated, broke, and homeless when his girlfriend kicks him out (only to let Mookie move in), Dax decides his only hope is to find another team and make a desperate try for the Rucker’s $100,000 prize. Wandering through Harlem, Dax stumbles across Uncle Drew (Kyrie Irving) as he trounces a young man on an outdoor court. Dax is familiar with the old man’s legend – a brilliant player who threw away his chance at winning the 1968 Rucker when he slept with a teammate’s girlfriend and destroyed the team. Despite his advanced age, Dax recognizes real talent. He begs Uncle Drew to play for him and eventually agrees to his demand to choose all the players. Not surprisingly, Uncle Drew wants to reunite his 1968 teammates, despite their age and interpersonal conflicts. The rest of the movie follows the predictable formula used in underdog sports movies, but Uncle Drew pushes past this genre and reaches into the realm of fantasy. Despite its unrealistic aspects, there are positive messages about unity, teamwork, forgiveness, and not stereotyping people based on age or appearance. Even with these good messages, this movie might struggle to find an audience.

MPAA Rating: PG-13 Overall: B Violence: B+ Sexual Content: C+ Profanity: B+ Alcohol / Drug Use: C It has been ten years since the last Mamma Mia movie. Although we are not sure how much time has passed for the characters, we do know one thing: A year has gone by since the death of Donna (Meryl Streep). During that time, her daughter Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) has devoted herself to fulfilling mom’s dream of turning their little piece of Greece into an upscale hotel. We know, because of the pervious film, that Donna will encounter and have a sexual fling with three young men who will all be potential candidates as Sophie’s father. And the fun of this sequel is supposed to be meeting the young Sam (Jeremy Irvine), Harry (Hugh Skinner) and Bill (Josh Dylan), and learning how these romances came to be. The other entertainment, intentional or otherwise, is seeing how the writers of this musical have worked various ABBA classics into the script. While the editing between Donna’s past and Sophie’s present is creatively accomplished, the challenge still remains of excusing the characters’ promiscuous behavior – even though the one-night-stands are implied rather than shown. Yet what Mamma Mia 2 does do well is showing the importance of family ties. Despite the fairytale nature of the congenial Dads and their attitudes over paternity, this second visit to the sun-kissed island has fewer sexual moments and innuendo than the first and proves unexpectedly emotional in its portrayal of the bond between parents and children. Eastern Shore Parents I August 2018

www.easternshoreparents.com

RAISING AWARENESS OF THE THREAT OF ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF APPROPRIATE ANTIBIOTIC PRESCRIBING AND USE IN THE COMMUNITIES, IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES, AND ON THE FARM

• At least 80 million antibiotic prescriptions each year are unnecessary. • Antibiotics are only needed for treating certain infections caused by bacteria. • Antibiotics do not work on viruses such as colds and flu. • Antibiotics are not always the answer. Everyone can help improve antibiotic prescribing and use. • S tay healthy and keep others healthy by washing hands, covering cough, staying home when sick and getting recommended vaccines.

Viruses or Bacteria: What’s got you sick? Common Condition:

Common Cause Bacteria

Bacteria or Virus

Virus

Are antibiotics needed?

Strep throat

✔

YES

Whooping cough

✔

YES

Urinary tract infection

✔

YES

Sinus infection

✔

MAYBE

Middle ear infection

✔

MAYBE

Bronchitis/chest cold (in otherwise healthy children and adults)*

✔

NO*

Common cold/runny nose

✔

Sore throat (except strep)

✔

Flu

✔

*Studies show that in otherwise healthy children and adults, antibiotics for bronchitis won’t help you feel better.