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Your 14-day guide to fun, food and entertainment

Local splash pads

14 DAYS In-depth Baldwin County

calendar and live music listings in every issue!

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Letter from the editor

In the next 14 days, there aren’t a lot of huge events to attend, but there is still plenty to do in Baldwin County. Throughout this issue of the Gulf Coast Buzz, you’ll find ideas for things to do and places to visit — host a crawfish boil, take your kids to a splash pad, play disc golf, enjoy an outdoor movie or go outside and observe some of our diverse wildlife.

It’s the peak season for so many of our fa-vorite vegetables on the Gulf Coast, including famous Baldwin County sweet corn. Try staying in and cooking a delicious meal made with lo-cal vegetables.

Something dear to my heart spotlighted in this issue is volunteering. There’s nothing quite like the feeling you get after devoting your time and talents to something that makes a differ-ence in your community — and did you know studies show volunteering regularly is good for your health?

As always, don’t forget about our 14-day calendar and live music listings as well as our informative beer, wine, boating, hunting and book columnists.

Lifestyles editor

Your guide to fun, food and entertainment on the Gulf Coast.Publishes the first and third Friday of each month.

Look for our next issue Friday, July 4.

Look for us submissionsI In all five Gulf Coast newspapers:

The Baldwin Times, The Independent, The Foley Onlooker, The Islander and The Courier

I In racks, boxes and locations throughout Baldwin County

I On GulfCoastnewsToday.com

Social MediaI On Facebook: Gulf Coast Newspapers On Twitter: @gcntoday

I Comments and concerns Jill Clair Gentry: [email protected]

I events calendar Allison Woodham: [email protected]

I live local music listings Destiny Brown: [email protected]

I Advertising Eastern Shore [email protected] and North Baldwin [email protected]

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Photo by Jill Clair Gentry

ABOUT THE COVER

Four-year-old Jacob Klot-ter practices some cool moves at the splash pad at the Eastern Shore Centre in Spanish Fort. Splash pads are located all over the county and are free to use.

For more information about local splash pads turn to on page 6.


11 Your guide to fun, food and entertainment on the Gulf Coast.

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John MullenJohn UnderwoodAllison Woodham

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splash PadsBeat the heat. 6

Where To Go

disc GolfTry these three Baldwin County courses. 12

Independence dayCelebrations in Baldwin County. 13

Gumbo KeyDiscover the Island’s newest town. 20

herping hintsExplore Baldwin’s biodiversity. 31

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Culturally speaking Daphne’s Farm and Art Faire. 19

The Buzz on the Coast 14 Days, our comprehensive calendar. 15

local live MusicBaldwin County music listings. 26

FAMIly Fun

Free Family FunThree free upcoming events. 14

outdoor moviesSee three great flicks. 22

GIVInG BACK

VolunteeringTips to get started. 29

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summer sailsticeCelebrate sailing. 10

Aiming and anglingAlabama: a sports-man’s paradise. 11

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Between the pagesWhat are you reading? 25

PuzzlesTest your brain. 30

All ABouT Food Chew on ThisHost your own crawfish boil. 8

sweet CornFun facts, plus how to make your own corn fritters. 23

TastingsThe other 10 percent. 24 Growlers: draft beer to go. 24

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Beat the heat atBy John [email protected]

As spring comes to an end and the summer sun comes beating down, beat the heat at one of Baldwin County’s many splash pads.

Bay MinetteLocated on the corner of McMil-

lan Avenue and Fourth Street at the Bay Minette Kid’s Park, the pad op-erates from about mid-May through Labor Day and is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily during the peak sum-mer months.

Visit cityofbayminette.org.

FoleyThe Tanger Outlet, on Highway

59 in Foley operates its “water fountain” splash park area during normal business hours, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sun-day. Visit tangeroutlet.com/foley.

Gulf ShoresPelican Place at Craft Farms on

Gulf Shores Parkway operates a splash pad located in its center court. Contact Pelican Place at 251-968-3638 for hours and days of operation.

RobertsdaleBeginning its third season of

operation at the entrance to Gar-rett Park on Pennsylvania Street, Robertsdale’s splash pad operates daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit Robertsdale.org.

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cated off of Alabama Highway 181 at Interstate 10 in Spanish Fort, is open to the public during normal business hours, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Visit easternshorecentre.com.

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By Jill Clair GentryLifestyles [email protected]

I grew up in central Georgia, far from the Gulf of Mexico. We drove down to the beach once a year and feasted on oysters, shrimp and crab claws,

but until I became a local, I never experienced the joys of a crawfish boil. It started with shrimp boils when we first moved down — they were fun — but I soon discovered there's something extra special about using crawfish instead of (or in addition to) shrimp.

Some people will disagree with me. “Crawfish are so much work for so little meat.” “Crawfish are dirty.” “I don't like getting the live ones.” “There's gross looking stuff in there.”

Those same reasons other people stay away from crawfish are the reasons I love them. It's a ritual. It's cultural. It's a rite of passage if you want to call yourself a resident of the Gulf Coast. Plus, what other dinner allows you to stand around in the backyard for a few hours and then eat with your hands off of a newspaper-covered table?

how many pounds of crawfish do I need? The generally accepted amount is three to five pounds

per person.

What kind of seasoning is best? My personal favorite is any brand of powdered boil

seasoning. I've tried using the concentrated liquid and the kind that come in bags, but they just don't make it spicy enough, in my opinion.

Preparing the crawfish Dump the crawfish into a cooler and rinse them several

times, until water is clear. Discard any dead crawfish.

TimingPotatoes and seasoning need to be added first. Allow the

potatoes to boil for 5 to 7 minutes and then add the any other vegetables and the sausage and let them cook for 5 more minutes. Then, dump the live crawfish in the pot. Cover and allow the water to return to a boil, and then cut off the heat. Let everything soak for about 30 minutes, or until the crawfish sink to the bottom of the pot.

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By Caroline harrisDirector, Wind and Water Learning Center in Orange Beach

Saturday, June 21 marks the 14th anniversary of Summer Sailstice, a global holiday celebrating sail-

ing. Founded in 2001, Summer Sailstice is celebrated on the weekend closest to the summer solstice, connecting the global sailing community in a multifaceted and multi-location sailing holiday. Every year, Summer Sailstice unites more than 19,000 sailors all over the world — cruisers, racers and recreational — to celebrate and showcase life under sail. In 2013, the celebration grew to almost 4,900 sailboats racing, cruis-ing and day sailing in 50 U.S. states and 40 countries.

For more information about Summer Sailstice, visit SummerSailstice.com.

The City of Orange Beach Wind and Water Learning Center is partnering with Sail Wild Hearts, a 53-foot catamaran sailboat, to celebrate the holiday. The crew of Wild Hearts has generously allowed the center’s current Sail Camp students to come aboard for a three-hour sail in the Gulf. Wild Hearts’ cruises are great fun for the whole family, and the boat has multiple departures each day. They lead adventure sails, which include kayaking, paddleboarding, and dolphin viewing as well as sunset cruises. Wild Hearts’ home berth is directly across the street from the Perdido Beach Resort.

Contact Wild Hearts at 251-981-6700 for reservations and more information.

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Quick reference: The Alabama hunting Calendar This is a general overview of hunting seasons. The exact dates are area and weapon specific. Visit OutdoorAlabama.com for current guidelines.AnnuAl hunTInG lICenses: valid Sept. 1 – Aug. 31 each year

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like flinging Frisbees? Like play-ing golf?

You should try frisbee golf. Well, don’t call it that because the serious enthusiasts might take offense.

It’s actually disc golf, and you wouldn’t want to play catch with your pals with these hard little flyers. In Baldwin County, there are three places to try out this growing sport.

Just a few weeks ago on June 7, a na-tional tournament came to the Graham Creek Nature Preserve’s 18-hole course and drew a big crowd.

Other courses are an 18-hole course in Fairhope and an eight-hole course in Orange Beach. The Orange Beach course was originally nine, but the big rains of April 29–30 washed out the basket nearest to Terry Cove.

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Road at Fairhope Municipal Park. It is “relatively short, but difficult, es-pecially in the woods and narrow fair-ways,” according to the Professional Disc Golfers Association website.

In Orange Beach, the course is on city property east of Sportsman Ma-rina on the same plot as the city dog park. The PDGA website says the park, named Osprey Disc Golf Course, is a “well-maintained short course near the water with trees and no underbrush.”

The group says the Graham Creek course is “mostly open with some trees. Dual tee with small concrete slabs.”

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daphne’s Independence day CelebrationThe City of Daphne will host a Wet N Wild event before the fireworks display. Kids can play on inflatable water slides, eat hot dogs, drink lemonade and more. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket and some bug spray for the fireworks display. I Wet N Wild event 5 – 8p.m., fireworks start

at 9 p.m.; Trione ParkI DaphneAL.com

July 4 Celebration at VFW elbertaActivities for children, including water slides. An Elberta firetruck will be available for the children to explore. I Children’s activities begin at 2 p.m.,

fireworks show starts at dusk; 24230 U.S. Highway 98

Fairhope FireworksI Music at 7:30 p.m., fireworks begin at

9 p.m.; Henry George Park and Fairhope Municipal Pier

Fort Morgan’s salute to American IndependenceHistorical interpreters will conduct guided tours of the fort throughout the day.I 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Fort Morgan, 110 State

Highway 180 W., Gulf ShoresI $7 for adults, $5 for seniors (65+) and $4 for

children (6–12)I 251-540-7127; FortMorgan.org

Gulf shores FireworksI Carnival activities kick off at 6 p.m.,

fireworks begin at 9 p.m.; Gulf Shores Public Beach

72nd annual July 4 picnic at the lillian Community ClubI Flag raising at 10:45 a.m., live music from

11 a.m. – 3 p.m., 2 p.m. presentation of tuition grants to three high school seniors; Lillian Community Club, 34148 Widell Ave.

I $9 for fried chicken lunch from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Free for children under 8

I 251-962-3366

Magnolia springs Independence day Parade and Celebration I Parade will be at 11 a.m.; will proceed from

Woodland Drive to Oak Street.I Parade followed by an All-American hotdog

lunch in front of the Magnolia Springs Volunteer Fire Department Firehouse.

robertsdale FireworksI 8:30 – 9 p.m.; Garrett Park

summerdale Fireworks I 9 p.m., Summerdale Park

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If your family is like my family, everything you do together has to be done on a budget. Trying to keep our three kids happy without draining our bank account is a task that my wife and I take seriously. If you do, too, try these fun and free events.

Family fun can be free!

1. Wet n Wild WednesdayDaphne’s Wet N Wild Wednesday

is an event that your kids will love, and it is free! The city brings inflat-able water slides, pools and more to Lott Park from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesdays in June. The last Wet N Wild is June 25, so pack your kids’ swimsuits, some sunscreen and a towel and have a wet and wild time.

If you miss Wet N Wild on June 25, come out to Daphne’s annual July 4 celebration from 5–8 p.m. at Trione Park, where kids can play on inflatable water slides, eat hot dogs, drink lemonade and more before taking in a great fireworks show at 9 p.m.

2. Music and a MovieFoley’s “Music and a Movie”

events are always awesome. Catch a movie and live music on Friday nights from 6–8 p.m. at Heritage Park. It’s free, and the June 27 movie is “The Goonies.”

Read more about “Music and a Movie” on page 22.

3. spark a reaction at daphne library

This free science workshop for teens is presented by the Gulf Coast Exploreum at the Daphne Public Library at 3 p.m. June 23. The Exploreum is known for its great science exhibits, so this event should be exciting.

Call 251-621-2818 ext. 211 to reserve a spot for your teen.

Check out these three free upcoming events in Baldwin County.

WEEKLY LEAGUE PLAYTUESDAY

Nix Center and Quail Creek Ladies8 a.m.

WEDNESDAYSenior Men’s League at 8 a.m. &

Men Golf Association (MGA)at 4 p.m.

SATURDAYMGA “Bull Pen” at 8 a.m.

Quail Creek Golf Course18-Hole Championship Golf Course

Full Service Snack Bar • Golf Shop – ApparelDriving Range & Practice Facility

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onGoInGCoastal Alabama Farmers & Fishermens MarketI Fridays 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.;

Saturdays 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; County Road 20, Foley

I Free admissionI CoastalAlabamaMarket.com;

251-943-1545

Moonlight Chasse’ Ballroom dance societyNo partner needed, cash bar and door prizes.I First and third Mondays,

7 – 10 p.m.; Fitzpen Place, 11247 Alabama Highway 31, Spanish Fort

I $10 for nonmembers, $7 for members, $5 for students with college ID

I Facebook.com/Moonlight-ChasseBallroomDanceSociety; 251-377-4069; [email protected]

FrIdAy, June 20Fairhope CampThe City of Fairhope will be partner-ing with coaches from Fairhope High School to offer summer activi-ties for children. Activities include

ball games, swimming, soccer, ping-pong, arts and crafts and more. No camp the week of June 30.I Through August 1; 7:30 a.m.

– 3:30 p.m.; Volanta Park and Municipal Pool

I $15 per day; $60 per week. I 251-990-0174 or pick-up

a registration form at the Fairhope Recreation Center or the Fairhope Municipal Pool

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14 DAYS Your guide to food, fun and entertainment

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summerTide Beginner drama Camp Beginner Camp focuses on basic elements of theatre, such as story theatre, dance and music. There are no age restrictions for any of the camps; however, campers must be able to read and take direction. Snacks are furnished each day. Onsite registration will be available at 8 a.m. on the Tuesday session of each week’s camp, but space is limited and preregistration is encouraged.I Through June 14; 9 a.m. –

1 p.m.; George C. Meyer Performing Arts Center, Gulf Shores

I $100 per child, per campI SummerTide.org;

251-968-6721

north Baldwin Chamber second Annual Crawfish BashI 4 – 7 p.m.; Southern Sass and

Delta Outfitters, Bay MinetteI NorthBaldwinChamber.com;

251-937-5565

summer luau BashMake a splash for families in need. Admission includes pizza and refreshments. I 6 – 9 p.m.; Bay Minette

City PoolI $7I 251-580-1619; proverbsfoun-

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summerTide Theatre presents All shook up by Joe diPietro Inspired by and features well-loved tunes from Elvis Presley. The production centers around a mysterious stranger who rides into a small, Midwestern town and teaches the residents about life, love and the power of rock and roll.I Every Tuesday – Sunday

through July 4; 8 p.m.; George C. Meyer Performing Arts Center, Gulf Shores

I $15 – $20I SummerTide.org;

251-968-6721

sATurdAy, June 21Market days at the ChamberAntiques, homegrown produce, arts and crafts, kids’ activities, live music and lunch platesI 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.; North Baldwin

Chamber of CommerceI Free admission; $15 per space

for chamber members; $20 per space for nonmembers

I 251-937-5665

owl Fun FactsHave your photo taken with a screech owl.I 10 a.m.; Gulf State Park Nature

CenterI $1 per vehicle to enter

campground I 251-948-7275

Goo Goo dolls with guests daughtry and Plain White T’sI 7 p.m.; The Amphitheater at

The WharfI 251-224-1000

sundAy, June 22southern Gospel singing ConcertConcert with multi-talented singers and musicians. Song selections include traditional, classic, and old Southern Gospel favorites from yesteryear.I 5 p.m.; Lillian First Baptist

ChurchI Free admissionI 251-962-2180

“Counterfeit lies” by oliver northThe explosive new thriller is a gripping, nonstop tale that could only be written by someone who has “been there, done that.” Decorated U.S. Marine, syndicated columnist, and Fox News Channel host Oliver North will sign copies of “Counterfeit Lies.”I 6 p.m.; Page & Palette I Free admissionI 251-928-5295

MondAy, June 23Alligator slide showLearn about the alligators of Alabama Gulf State Park.I 10 a.m.; Gulf State Park

Education BuildingI $1 per vehicle to enter

the campground I 251-948-7275

read It & eat with Jenny MilchmanJoin us as we host suspense writer Jenny Milchman to sign copies of her latest novel, “Ruin Falls,” and to talk about what Shelf Awareness called “the world’s longest book tour!”I Noon; Page & Palette I Free admission; Call the book-

store to reserve lunch for $10I 251-928-5295

exploreum Teen science WorkshopThe workshop is guaranteed to “Spark a Reaction” and offer an exceptional science experience for teen participants. Early registration is encouraged. The Daphne Public

Get your photo taken with screech owls at Gulf state Park saturday, June 21.



Library Reading Program is sponsored by the Friends of Daphne Library.I 3 p.m.; Daphne Library

community roomI Free admissionI 251-621-2818 ext. 211;

[email protected]

TuesdAy, June 24summerTide Advanced drama Camp Beginner Camp focuses on ba-sic elements of theatre such as story theatre, dance and music. There are no age restrictions for any of the camps; however, campers must be able to read and take direction. Snacks are

furnished each day. Onsite registration will be available at 8 a.m. on the Tuesday session of each week’s camp, but space is limited and preregistration is encouraged.I Through June 28; 9 a.m. –

1 p.m.; George C. Meyer Performing Arts Center, Gulf Shores

I $100 per child, per campI SummerTide.org;

251-968-6721

WednesdAy, June 25Preschool Painting ClassWorkshops for 4- and 5-year-olds. A minimum of five students is required per class. An adult must stay

with the student during the entire workshop.I 10 a.m. – noon;

Coastal Arts Center at Orange Beach

I $60 for the first child, $50 for additional siblings

I 251-981-ARTS (2787); CoastalArtsCenter.com

ThursdAy, June 26Gulf Coast exploreum roadshowExplosions, messes and a whole lot of fun!I 10 a.m.; Foley Civic CenterI Free admissionI 251-943-7665;

[email protected]

FrIdAy, June 27snake encountersLearn all about native snakes and get your picture made with one. I 1 p.m.; Gulf State Park

Nature CenterI $1 per vehicle to enter

campground I 251-948-7275

sATurdAy, June 28nature TimeLearn new and exciting facts about some of the animals that live in Gulf State Park. This one-hour program is suited for people of all ages and allows you to get close and personal with some of the educational animals at the Nature Center.• 10 a.m.; Gulf State Park

Nature Center • $1 per vehicle to enter

campground• 251-948-7275

The olde Towne daphne Art and Farm FaireI 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.;

Downtown Daphne near City Hall

I Free admission; $20 for a space to sell goods

I 251-621-0659; [email protected]

Preschool Painting Class workshops will take place at Coastal Art Center in orange Beach on Wednesday, June 25.

City ofRobertsdale

2014Summer Program

BOYS FOOTBALL CAMPJune 24-26 (Camp II) • 9am-12pm

EXPLORING SCIENCE CAMPJune 23-27 (Ages 6-9) • 9am-12pm

June 23-27 (Ages 10-12) • 1pm -4pm

SUPER HERO CAMPJuly 7-11 (Ages 6-9) • 9am-12pm

COOKING AROUND THEWORLD CAMP

July 7-11 (Ages 10-12) • 1pm-4pm

BOYS BASKETBALL CAMPJuly 8-10 • 9am-12pm

GIRLS SOFTBALL CAMP II(12 Years of Age and Over)

July 8-10 • 9am-12pm

GIRLS CHEERLEADER CAMPJuly 14-16 • 9am-12pm

CITY LEAGUE COACHESAND PLAYERS CAMP

(FOOTBALL)July 28-29 • 5:30pm-8pm

For More Info Call:

251-947-5467or go to Website:

www.robertsdale.org

(NO REGISTRATION FEE - FREE OF CHARGE)• Ages For Campers Range From 6-16

• Register For Camps At City HallR’DALE FIELD HOUSE (SPORTS): 947-5467

CONTACT: COACH CAMPBELLCamper:

Parent/Guardian:

Emergency Phone Number:

Please Check Which Size T-shirt for camper: YM

Adult: S M L XL XX

PLEASE CIRCLE WHICH CAMPS WILL BE ATTENDED:

2014 REGISTRATION FORM

Girls Basketball Camp (11 Yrs & Under)

Boys Football Camp

Boys & Girls Tennis Camp

Girls Softball Camp I (12 Years of Age & Under)

Boys Baseball Camp

Boys & Girls Soccer Camp

Dance Camp w/Mandy Moore(Ages 4-7)

Dance Camp w/Mandy Moore(Ages 8-11)

Girls Cheerleader Camp

Exploring Science Camp (Ages 6-9)

Exploring Science Camp (Ages 10-12)

Super Hero Camp (Ages 6-9)

Cooking Around the World Camp(Ages 10-12)

Boys Basketball Camp

Girls Softball Camp II(12 Years of Age & Over)

City League Coaches & Players Camp(Football)


Wind and Water learning Center Kayak ClassThis workshop is a brief introduction to paddling a kayak. Students are presented with basic information on dressing to paddle safely, potential hazards and simple rescues. A minimal paddle skill set is presented and practiced, allow-ing students to safely and comfortably maneuver on still water.I 1 – 5 p.m.; Canal Road, Orange

Beach behind the libraryI $65 I 251-981-2610; charris@cityo-

forangebeach.com

Chris Warner Book Signing of “Saved at the Alabama-Florida Line”I 3 – 5 p.m.; Page & Palette I Free admissionI 251-928-5295

ThursdAy, July 3st. Peter’s episcopal Church Fish FryEach plate includes Fried Mullet, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, slaw, iced tea and a delicious homemade dessert. Come relax and leave the

cooking and clean up to us. I 5 – 7 p.m.; St. Peter’s Episcopal

Church, Bon SecourI $10 donation is requested

per plateI 251-949-6254

dierks Bentley I 7 p.m.; The Amphitheater

at The WharfI $33, $53, $64I 251-224-1000

don’t miss the north Baldwin Crawfish Bash Friday, June 20.

Fri., July 4 • (beginning at dusk) • Garrett ParkIn case of rain we will move the event to Sat., July 5.

All City Offices Will Be Closed Friday, July 4!Bring The Whole Family! Have A Safe & Happy Holiday!

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CULTURALLY spEAkinG

daphne to host Farm and Art Faire

Art, fresh fruits and vegetables, kids activities and more will fill the streets of downtown

Daphne June 28 during the first Old Towne Daphne Farm and Art Faire, presented by the Daphne Arts Center and the Daphne Downtown Redevel-opment Authority.

“We're trying to do everything local — farmers, artists and restau-rants,” says Kennard Balme, a mem-ber of the planning committee for the faire. “It will be fun for the family, and we're getting some really good cooperation from the Old Towne Daphne businesses.”

The event will raise awareness for the Daphne Art Center, formerly the Bay Rivers Art Guild.

“This exposure for the arts center will help them get more people involved in their classes,” Balme says. “The idea is just to bring more artists and a sense of art to the community.”

The official art representing the faire is the mural “Al-legri” by Ameri'ca Jones, which was painted in down-town Daphne to honor Daphne's Italian and agricultural heritage.

if you goWhAT: Old Towne Daphne Farm and Art FaireWhen: June 28, 2014, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Where: Downtown Daphne near City HallWhAT To do: Purchase local art and produce, arts and crafts, face painting, guitar lessons, entertainment, raffle, local produce, baked goods, wine and beer tastings, live music, Daphne museum and local businesses will be openFInd ouT More: Facebook.com/DaphneArtCenter

The mural by Ameri’ca Jones is part of the downtown beautification project. “I’m a decendant of the Allegris and that was something I wanted to have in downtown daphne,” she says.

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26389 Canal Rd. • Orange Beach, AL • 251-981-ARTS (2787)CoastalArtsCenter.com

Glass & Clay Artist DemonstrationsMake-Your-Own Classes Available

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GalleryHours:

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By John [email protected]

one thing Mac McAleer believes in is having fun and watching others having fun as well. He does that every day at Homeport Marina and at LuLu’s,

the successful restaurant and entertainment destination he developed with Lucy Buffett.

Soon, he’s set to be the mayor of Gumbo Key, a town he invented completely for fun.

“People have been asking me, ‘Just what is Gumbo Key?’’’ McAleer said. “I guess what it boils down to is a state of mind.”

Gumbo Key, McAleer explained, is wherever a float-ing barge he rents from Walter Marine shows up and plays music for a few hours.

On June 21, that place will be between Bird and Ono Island in Perdido Pass.

A frequently asked questions flyer on the Gumbo Key Facebook page answers the question “What if I don’t have a boat?”

The answer: “Find a friend with a boat, rent a boat, charter a boat and split the cost with a group. Where

there’s a will, there’s a way.”The rules are simple, too. Let’s all get along and be-

have. Be safe and watch out for each other. Take care of this gorgeous place and leave only footprints.

“When the barge leaves and the crowd disappears, so does Gumbo Key,” McAleer said. “It is simply that. It’s mythical.”

wHERE TO GO

if you goWhAT: Gumbo Key featuring musicians Wes Loper, Lee Yankie, Ryan Balthrop, Jon Cook and Kyle and KarlWhen: Saturday, June 21, noon – 5 p.m. Where: Near Bird Island in Perdido PassCosT: FreeFInd ouT More: Facebook.com/GumboKey

the Island's newest town


rules of Gumbo Key1. Keep trash off the islands. Stow it in your boat and take with you when you leave.

2. Don’t leave footprints on interior sand dunes or fenced in areas.

3. Obey no-wake and no-motor zones. Idle or raise motor in shallow waters.

4. Have fun, be kind and enjoy.

Wet Willie played on the Gumbo Key barge while The lulu was sinking.

Mac McAleer, the mayor and inventor of Gumbo Key, describes it as a tropical, mythical place. The idea is to spread fun and joy as well as local music.

#GumboKey#

Find Gumbo KeyGumbo Key will appear next on June 21 between Bird and Ono Islands in Perdido Pass.


sWeeT CornwHERE TO GO

Outdoor movies: affordable family fun By Cathy [email protected]

Looking for some family fun without a big price tag? Several free outdoor flicks are coming up in Baldwin County.

Friday, June 20“october Sky,” 8 p.m. at Heri-

tage Park in Foley. Part of the city’s “Music and a Movie” series. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with live entertainment provided by JR Owen with Cool RayZ, along with Sky bubbles and rocket races. At-tendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic supper. Vendors will also have concessions available for purchase. Foley Heritage Park is in Historic Downtown Foley, located at the intersection of Alabama Highway 59 and U.S. Highway 98. For more information, call 251-943-130 or go to VisitFoley.org.

saturday, June 21“her,” 1 p.m. at Foley Public

Library in the meeting room on the second floor. Includes free movie, free soft drinks and free popcorn. Foley Public Library is located at 319 E. Laurel Ave., Foley. For more information, call the library at 251-943-7665 or visit FoleyLibrary.org.

Friday, June 27“the Goonies,” 8 p.m. at Heri-

tage Park in Foley. Part of the city’s “Music and a Movie” series. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with live entertainment provided by Cool Change, along with Hula Hoop and twist contests. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic supper. Vendors will also have conces-sions available for purchase.

sWeeT CornALL ABOUT FOOd

Corn fritters start to finish: 30 minutes servings: 6

Ingredients• 3/4 cups all-purpose

flour• 1 tablespoon sugar• 1 teaspoon

baking powder• 2 whole eggs• 1/2 cup milk• 1 teaspoon kosher salt• 1/2 teaspoon

cayenne pepper• 4 cups corn kernels

(fresh, frozen or canned)

• Canola oil, for fryingoptional toppings• Powdered sugar • Maple Syrup

PreparationIn a medium-sized bowl,

mix flour, sugar and baking powder. Add eggs, milk, salt and cayenne pepper and stir until well blended. Fold corn into batter.

Heat canola oil to 365 F and drop spoonfuls of batter into the oil and cook until both sides are golden brown.

Drain on a towel-lined plate and top with pow-dered sugar or maple syrup.

If you've driven down a Baldwin County road recently, you've probably seen a sign ad-vertising “Silver King Corn” or “Silver Queen Corn,” two com-

mon varieties of sweet corn grown in south Alabama. This area is famous for its propensity to grow some of the most delicious sweet corn in the country, and the peak season for the crop is right now.

We've all had sweet corn on the cob or creamed. Try this recipe for corn fritters to change it up a little. These sweet fritters can be served as breakfast, dessert or a side dish.

did you know? Most of the corn you see growing in fields is not sweet corn — it’s what farmers call “field corn.” This type of corn is not grown for human consumption like sweet corn. It is used to feed livestock or make other products like ethanol or corn syrup. More than 98 percent of corn-growing land in the United States is used for field-corn production.

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Growlers: draft beer to-goFind growlers here:• Maggie’s Bottle and

Tail, 25753 Canal Road, Orange Beach

• Old 27 Grill, 19992 Highway 181, Fairhope

• Uncorked Fine Wines and Spirits, 28825 B U.S. Highway 98, Daphne

• Greer’s Market, 75 S. Section St., Fairhope

• Windmill Market, 85 N. Bancroft St., Fairhope

• Fairhope Brewing Company, 914 Nichols Ave., Fairhope

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Jon robitailleBeer/Wine Specialist at Cain’s Piggly [email protected]

Ask someone where wine is produced in the United States and, rest assured, your answer will be Cali-fornia. In fact, California produces approximately 90 percent of all the wine made in the United States. So where is the other 10 per-cent produced?

Of course, the answer is everywhere else, but the state of Oregon represents a large portion of that 10 percent and is growing larger each year because of its international reputation for wine.

Oregon law requires that wines produced in the state must be identi-fied by varietal and contain at least 90 percent of that variety. Oregon is most famous for its Pinot Noir and its Pinot Gris and is regarded as one of the pre-mier Pinot-producing regions in the world.

By scott Gentry [email protected]

Attentive beer drinkers have likely noticed a new way of serving beer on draft — in growlers. Well, growlers aren’t really new, but it wasn’t until rela-tively recently that changes to Alabama law made it possible for bars and package stores to start selling beer in them.

Growlers have been around for a long time and are nothing more than glass bottles with resealable caps. They’re used for serving draft beer for off-premise enjoy-ment, and this is particularly interesting to the craft beer drinker because many brews are not sold in Alabama in bottles or cans.

Typically, growlers have either a screw on cap or a swing top cap; the second option is preferable. When you purchase a growler of beer you pay a deposit, which is usually $5, for the growler itself. Then, once it is emp-ty, you can bring it to any other place that fills growlers for a refill.

scott Gentry Jon robitaille

I’ll take the other 10 percent

2013 A to Z Wineworks Pinot Gris• Aromas of honeysuckle,

lemon zest, nutmeg and wet stone

• Bright citrus fruit flavors and mineral notes

• Ends crisp and clean with flavors of wet stone and jasmine green tea.

2013 Acrobat Pinot Gris• Youthful wine and delicate

upfront• Refreshing acidity with

bright citrus notes com-plimented by green apple and a lingering minerality

• Fermented in 100 percent stainless steel tanks

2011 rex hill Williamette Valley Pinot noir• Beautiful dark and brilliant

burgundy red• Intense aromatics of wet

stones, black cherries, ripe raspberries and tobacco

• Firm ripe tannins and a rich texture characterizes the long finish


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Tell Cliff what you are reading at [email protected]

“This past Saturday, I picked up a used paperback of Toni Morrison’s “Beloved” at a local library sale in Saraland. A Pulitzer Prize winner from 1988, it is one that I have always meant to read and simply never gotten around to. Not to mention, “Beloved” is one of the top 100 most-chal-lenged classics of all time according to the American Library Association. Sounds like good reading to me!”recommended by Tracy hall Spanish Fort Librarian

“Recently, I’ve been reading Jenny Lawson’s “Let’s Pretend This Never Happened.” It’s the story about her childhood growing up in Texas and a kind of amusing look at coming home again. A great read that’s both touching and hilarious.”recommended by liz roberts ThomsonDirector of Tourism and Special Events at Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce

“I recently finished reading “7: An Ex-perimental Mutiny Against Excess” by Jen Hatmaker. It’s all about getting rid of toxic excess in seven areas of our lives — food, clothes, possessions, media, waste, spend-ing and stress. Not only was this book eye-opening, but Hatmaker somehow takes a serious topic and makes it humorous. Watch out: this one might change your life!”recommended by Jill Clair GentryLifestyles editor, Gulf Coast Newspapers

what are you reading?Gulf Coast Buzz asked three people to recommend a book to our readers. Their selections are detailed below.


LiVE LOCAL MUsiCKArAoKedaphneTop of the Bay Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 9 p.m.FoleyGood Time Charlies every

Tuesday at 10 p.m.The office lounge every Wednesday at 8 p.m.Ft. MorganBehind the Pines Bar & Grill every Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Gulf shoresTacky Jacks every Thursday at 5:30 p.m.Mudbugs Thursday – Saturday at 8 p.m.Pink Pony Pub every night at

9 p.m.orange BeachIsland Times daiquiri Bar every Thursday at 8 p.m.live Bait every night at 8 p.m.The undertow Wednesday – Friday at 9:30 p.m.happy harbor on the line every Wednesday at 6 p.m.

oPen MICFairhopeAmerican legion 199 open guitar jams every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.Courtyard 311 every Tuesday at 7 p.m.The Gumbo shack every Thursday at 6 p.m.FoleyThe office lounge every Tuesday at 6 p.m.Gulf shoresTacky Jacks every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.orange Beachhappy harbor the Mothership every Tuesday at 6 p.m.live Bait every Sunday at 8 p.m.Perdido KeyFlora-Bama every Monday at 6 p.m.

Compiled by destiny BrownEmail [email protected] to update or add listings.

Catch the rez June 25 at happy harbor on the line in orange Beach.

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LiVE LOCAL MUsiCTrIVIAdaphneMoe’s Bar B Que every Wednesday at 10 p.m.FairhopeFairhope Brewing Company every Thursdayravenite Pizzeria Live Trivia every Tuesday, Live Sports Trivia every WednesdayFoleyGood Time Charlies at 10 p.m.

FrIdAy, June 20Fairhopeold 27 Grill Christina Christian Windmill Market Jimmy Lumpkin / Nick Talley Duo Gulf shoresThe hangout Mario Mena Band / Foxy Iguanas lulu’s The Nashville Gang Tacky Jacks Charlie and Mel orange BeachBaumhower’s Double DBimini Bobs Greg BrownCompleat Angler Al & Kathyhappy harbor Tips for LucyIsland Times daiquiri Bar Sam Glass Band live Bait Stellar spanish FortBluegill restaurant Brittany Grimes

sATurdAy, June 21daphne Top of the Bay Whyte Capps Fairhopeold 27 Grill Them Again /

Grits n Pieces Windmill Market Eric Jones Foley The office lounge Top 40 / Hip Hop DJGulf shoresThe hangout Mojiles/ DJ Sremba lulu’s The Nashville Gang Papa rocco’s Smokey and MarkTacky Jacks Barstool Surfers orange BeachAmpitheater at The Wharf Goo Goo Dolls, Daughty and Plain White T’s Baumhower’s Destiny Brown Bimini Bobs Jerry Powell Compleat Angler Greg Brown happy harbor Ryan BalthropIsland Times daiquiri Bar Turbo Crablive Bait Stellar

sundAy, June 22Fairhopeold 27 Grill Melissa JoinerWindmill Market Cane Pole South Gulf shoresCompleat Angler Destiny BrownThe hangout Jay Williams Band / The Perry Wall lulu’s Blind Dog Mike and the Howlers Tacky Jacks Damien Lamborange BeachBaumhower’s Justin Forbes Bimini Bobs Tony Bowers

happy harbor Cowboy Johnson spanish FortBluegill restaurant Dale Drinkard Jr. / Splendid Chaos

MondAy, June 23Gulf shoresBig o’s Chase Brown The hangout The Investment /

Ellux Furor lulu’s Brent Burns orange Beachlive Bait DJ J. Steven

TuesdAy, June 24Gulf shoresBig o’s Logan and Jennifer The hangout Rhythm Intervention / DJ Sremba

dierks Bentley will perform at The Amphitheater at The Wharf July 3.

Answers:Puzzles on page 30


lulu’s Lee and the Hellz Yeah sunset Cork room Lisa Christianorange Beachlive Bait DJ J. Steven spanish FortBluegill restaurant Tim Kinsey

WednesdAy, June 25Gulf shoresThe hangout Cool Rayzlulu’s The Deluxe Trioorange BeachBaumhower’s Mike Eagan Bimini Bobs Greg BrownCompleat Angler Jay Williams happy harbor Rez spanish FortBluegill restaurant Ross +1

ThursdAy, June 26Gulf shoresThe hangout Cornbred / Adam Holt Bandlulu’s Kyle & Karl orange BeachBaumhower’s Jerry Powell Bimini Bobs Mike Eagan Compleat Angler Jay Williams happy harbor Holdlive Bait Crashing Broadway spanish FortBluegill restaurant Andrew Tyler

FrIdAy, June 27Fairhopeold 27 Grill Sarah Percy Windmill Market Jim St. James Gulf shoresThe hangout US Band / Foxy Iguanaslulu’s CoConut Radio Tacky Jacks Soulfood Junkies orange BeachBaumhower’s Double DBimini Bobs Greg BrownCompleat Angler Tyler Champion happy harbor Turbo CrabIsland Times daiquiri Bar Jay Williams Bandlive Bait Crashing Broadway spanish FortBluegill restaurant Brittany

Grimes / Shea White and the Elements

sATurdAy, June 28Fairhopeold 27 Grill The Leavin’ Brothers Windmill Market Michael Tilley FoleyThe office lounge The Peacekeepers Band Gulf shoresThe hangout US Band / Oak and Ashlulu’s Sugarcane Jane Papa rocco’s Smokey and MarkTacky Jacks Tommy Morse orange BeachBaumhower’s Tyler Champion Bimini Bobs Jerry Powell Compleat Angler Al & Kathyhappy harbor Stag Nation Island Times daiquiri Bar Whyte Caps live Bait Crashing Broadway

sundAy, June 29Fairhopeold 27 Grill Lisa Zanghi Windmill Market Bruce Jones Gulf shoresThe hangout The Kyle and Karl Band/The Perry Walllulu’s Adam HoltTacky Jacks Charlie and Mel orange BeachBaumhower’s Justin Forbes Bimini Bobs Tony Bowers Compleat Angler Destiny Brownhappy harbor Cowboy Johnson spanish FortBluegill restaurant Dale Drinkard Jr. / Fly By Radio

MondAy, June 30Gulf shoresBig o’s Chase Brown The hangout The Investment /Ellux Furorlulu’s Brent Burns

orange Beachlive Bait DJ J. Steven

TuesdAy, July 1Gulf shoresThe hangout Peek / DJ Srembalulu’s Category 4

WednesdAy, July 2 Gulf shoresThe hangout Category 4 / Ellux Furorlulu’s Bud Smith and Friends spanish FortBluegill restaurant Ross +1

ThursdAy, July 3Gulf shoresThe hangout Cornbred / Adam Holt Bandlulu’s Meachum Motor Company ft. Rebecca Barryorange BeachAmpitheater at The Wharf Dierks Bentley live Bait Blackberry Breeze

FrIdAy, July 4Fairhope

old 27 Grill Mitch Johnston Gulf shoresThe hangout Mojiles / Foxy Iguanaslulu’s Cornbred / Shawna P.orange Beach live Bait Blackberry Breeze

sATurdAy, July 5Fairhopeold 27 Grill Grits N Pieces Windmill Market Jimmy Lumpkin Gulf shoresThe hangout Mojiles / Oak and Ashlulu’s Rhythm Intevention /Crowned Jewelzorange Beachlive Bait Blackberry Breeze

onGoInGrobertsdaleMagnolia Blossom Cafe live music every Friday nightsilverhillThe Porch live music every Saturday from 8 p.m.-midnight and Sunday from 4-7 p.m.

LiVE LOCAL MUsiC

don’t miss Christina Christian at old 27 Grill in Fairhope Friday, June 20.


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did you know? According to the Corporation for National and Community Service, studies show that people who devote a considerable amount of time to volunteer activities (about 100 hours per year) are more likely to exhibit positive health outcomes, including lower mortality rates, greater functional ability and lower rates of depression later in life compared to those who do not volunteer.

A volunteer helps a family get food assistance at Prodisee Pantry in spanish Fort.

Volunteering: how do I get started? When we volunteer, we often think we are sacrific-

ing our time to help someone else. More often than not, though, the one who volunteers walks away from the experience feeling humbled, joyful, thankful and brim-ming with new lessons learned. Whether it's helping out at an animal shelter, mentoring teenagers or serving people who are homeless, giving your time often feels less like a sacrifice and more like a privilege.

There are hundreds of volunteer opportunities in Baldwin County to choose from. Here are a few tips for finding the right volunteering fit for you. • GIVe ouT oF your exIsTInG hoBBIes, TAlenTs And

InTeresTs. There's a way to give back using what you're already passionate about — puppies, talking to people, working behind the scenes, art, garden-ing, medicine, decorating, cooking … the opportuni-ties are endless.

• Go WITh A FrIend or TAKe your FAMIly. Volunteering alone for the first time can be a little intimidating. Make it a social outing!

• sTArT sMAll. You don't have to make a weekly com-mitment. Try getting involved once a month.

• Be ConsIsTenT. Volunteering on a regular basis will give you a sense of ownership and camaraderie with other volunteers.

• PICK one FoCus. Don't spread yourself too thin! It's better to be wholly involved with one organization than sporadically involved with several.

STAY INFORMED WHEN STORMS THREATEN TO HEAD OUR WAY

If hurricanes, storms, tornadoes or heavy rains threaten to head towards Baldwin County, stay informed.

FOR CONSTANT UPDATES. www.gulfcoastnewstoday.comFacebook: Gulf Coast Newspapers

CONTINUOUS WEATHER COVERAGE AND UPDATES. Sunny 105.7 F.M., The Voice of Paradise

Jill Clair Gentry / Staff


see page 27 for answers.


pUzzLEs

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Helpful herping hints Exploring Baldwin's biodiversity By Cliff McCollum [email protected]

Summer marks the perfect time of year to get out and enjoy the natu-ral beauty of Baldwin County, but few will take the time to appreciate some of the area’s most abundant form of nature-based entertainment: searching for reptiles and amphibians.

Baldwin County is one of the most biodiverse regions in the country and is home to more species of turtles than anywhere else in the world. Field herpe-tology, or “field herping” to its practitioners, can be practiced and enjoyed by anyone, so here’s a few tips to help get you future “herpers” on your way.

1 Temperature governs everything. During the summer, the best finds are generally going to be out in the late afternoon and evening, when the tempera-

tures are cooling down. When it’s 100 degrees during the day, there is very little moving around and slim to nil under surface cover like rocks or boards.

2 road cruising can be productive. Starting around 5 p.m. or so, travel some lesser-used dirt roads to find snakes basking in the heat. Once the sun

goes down properly, you’ll find our slithery friends on seldom-travelled paved roads.

3 rain is awesome. Hitting the field or road cruising after a rainstorm can be incredibly productive.

4 Bodies of water are always a good bet. In our waters, you'll find amphibians and the snakes that feed on them. Even in the summer heat, aquatic herps

are active all day long. Basking turtles and hyperactive frogs are just a few of the herpetological treasures you’ll find.

5 Lastly, remember that herping is like dating – there are a lot of common ones that are nice, but on rare occasions you’ll find one that is truly special.

King snake

Cope’s Gray

yellow eared slider Turtle — Chase Brown


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