Calendar of Events: June 5 – 11, 2019

“School of Rock: The Musical”
June 5 – 7 at The Steeple on St. Francis. A two hour, two-act musical (plus intermission) based on the hit movie. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Cash bar before show and intermission. For tickets and more information visit www.thepactmobile.com.

GENERAL INTEREST

Summer Garden Walk at Bellingrath
Wednesday, June 5, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Tour the gardens to see new summer displays, floral borders and other additions. Visit bellingrath.org or call (251) 459-8864 for more information.

Free teacher workshop at Blakeley
Thursday, June 6, 9 a.m. – 12 noon. Conducted in partnership with the David Matthews Center for Civic Life and the Auburn University College of Liberal Arts, this workshop will introduce social studies teachers to the practice of deliberation in the classroom as a way to understand historical events. Teachers registering through the University of South Alabama’s Research and Inservice Center will receive professional development credit. For more information or to register, visit the events page at www.blakeleypark.com or www.southalabama.edu/centers/saric.

Living History evening tours
Tuesdays in June, 6-8 p.m. at Fort Morgan Historic Site. History comes to life as historians and staff dressed in period clothing show what it was like to live on Fort Morgan during the Civil War, WWI and WWII along with weapon demonstrations and artillery shoots. For tickets and more information go to Fort-Morgan.org

“Operation Deep Dive”
Thursday, June 6, 11:30 a.m. Marx Library at University of South Alabama. Public meeting to brief the community on “Operation Deep Dive,” a new study examining the factors related to suicide and self-harm among military Veterans. Please RSVP by May 31 http://bit.ly/deepdivesouthalabama.

Kids Days in Bienville
Thursday, June 6, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Live entertainment, arts and crafts. Admission is free.

Market in the Park
Thursdays, 3 – 6 p.m. at Lavretta Park. Local fresh produce, bakers, artist and local vendors.

National Donut Day
Friday, June 7, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the USS Alabama Battleship. Partnering with the Salvation Army of Coastal Alabama free coffee and donuts will be provided to visitors on the deck of the USS Alabama. National Donut Day commemorates the “donut lassies,” the female Salvation Army volunteers, who provided writing supplies, stamps, clothes-mending, meals and donuts for soldiers on the front-lines in France during WWI. For more information go to www.ussalabama.com.

Mobile Mystery Dinner
Friday, June 7, 7 p.m. at Azalea Manor (751 Dauphin St.). MMD presents “Love, Death & Bingo: The Wedding Day Blues w/special guest star Rod (the King) Hamrick (www.rodtheking.com). Advance reservations required, please visit www.mobilemysterydinners.com for details.

Book signing
Friday, June 7, 5 p.m. at Innova Arts. Wayne Dean will be signing his book “Have a Good Time but Don’t Get Bad (150 years of Joe Cain.” Music provided by Jim Wainwright with wine and hors d’oeuvres.

“Splash into Summer”

Friday, June 7, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at J.R. Thomas Wellness, Fitness and Rehabilitation Center. Swimming pool open to everyone, health screenings, food and drinks, and activities and games. Free and open to the public. For more information contact Kathy Perry at (251) 463-4327.

“Finding Old-Time Fiddlers & Tunes”
Saturday, June 8, Foley Public Library. Baldwin County Genealogical Society will host Joyce Cauthen and her husband who will bring us the stories and songs of old-time Alabama. For details visit www.baldwincountygenealogy.org.

Cancer Survivors Community Day
Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m. – noon at USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute. Free family-friendly celebration for cancer survivors and their families including music, food, a dunking booth, photo booth, face painting and inflatables. Register online at www.survivorsweek.eventbrite.com.

Market at The Pillars
Sunday, June 9, 12 p.m. Shop local farmers, crafters, bakers and local eats. Live music, kid and pet-friendly.

5:30 Forum
Tuesday, June 11, 5:30 p.m. at Moe’s BBQ (Spring Hill Ave.) Hosted by Mobile United featuring Mayor Sandy Stimpson and MCPSS Chresal Threadgill. The Forum is focused on the future of Mobile County Public School System. The audience will be able to ask questions directly to Stimpson and Threadgill during the event. Tickets can be purchased online at bit.ly/june530 or on Mobile United’s Facebook page.

Teen summer reading
Now through June 30 at Daphne Public Library. Area teens are invited to participate in “A Universe of Stories” reading program. Reading for prizes and enjoy art, science and cooking workshops along with special movie showtimes.  For more information visit www.daphneal.com.

“Hops Production in Alabama”
Tuesday, June 11, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Iron Hand Brewing. The first in our BeerTalk series will feature Joe Kemble, Ed Sikora and Kassie Conner of Auburn University. Co-hosted by local home-brew group Knights of the Hop Table. For more information contact Rebecca at ironhandbrewing@gmail.com.

“Kids Gulf Discovery Day”
Wednesday, June 12, 9 a.m. – noon at Bellingrath Gardens. Learn about the wildlife and ecology of the Gulf Coast from a variety of environmental organizations including the Raptor Road Show on the Great Lawn, courtesy of the Environmental Studies Center; guided cruises on Fowl River with WildNative Delta Safaris; and the Discovery Hall Touch Tables with scientists from the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. For more information visit bellingrath.org.

Men’s Health Month
Thursday, June 13, 8 – 11:30 a.m. Free health screenings at 3 locations: Fox 10 News (1501 Satchel Paige Dr.), Charles White Family Health Center (990 Cody Rd.), and Loxley Family Medical Center (1083 E. Relham Dr.). For more information contact Kathy Perry at (251) 436-7632.

Celebrate Flag Day
Friday, June 14, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. West Regional Library. Join members of the Mobile Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Mobile Public Library for crafts, games and snacks. Discover historical facts surrounding the American flag and don’t be surprised if Betsy Ross makes an appearance as well!  For more information, please call 421-5650.

Compassionate Friends of Mobile
Every second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. in Room 207 of Dauphin Way United Methodist Church, corner of Dauphin and Catherine streets (Mobile). CFM is a support group for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents. Call 251-721-2209 or visit compassionatefriendsmobile.org.

Lupus Support Group Meeting
Every third Saturday of the month, 2-4 p.m., Providence Hospital in Moorer Conference Room #1. Sponsored by Hats & Heels Inc. Visit hatsandhealsinc.org.

Heart & Soul Book Club Meeting
Every fourth Saturday, 4-5:30 p.m., Mobile West Regional Library. Contact Cassandra at heartandsoulbookclub@gmail.com.

FUNDRAISERS

Dragon Boat Festival
Saturday, June 8 at Battleship Park. Sponsored by Fuse Project, 55 teams of 21 people will paddle 46 ft authentic Hong-Kong style dragon boats across the water in front of the USS Alabama. Teams will compete for fastest time, costumes, overall spirit, top fundraisers and more. Teams raise money to support Fuse Project and their community revitalization project in Mobile. For more information visit fuseproject.org.

Crawfish and cornhole
Saturday, June 8, 2 p.m. at Stewartfield on the Spring Hill College campus. Join us for a tournament benefitting “Dwell Mobile.” Music by Fat Man Squeeze. Tickets $30 which includes entrance, and all you can eat crawfish. Cash bar available. For more information visit www.dwellmobile.org.

School supply drive
June 12 through the 18, 10 a.m. –  2 p.m. at Remington College (4368 Downtowner Loop South). Bring in school supplies and receive a free haircut, manicure or pedicure. For more information please call (251) 342-4848.

“Hip Hop for Hope”
Friday, June 14, 6:30 p.m. at The Steeple on St. Francis. Come support “Dance Without Limits” a local organization that offer dance classes exclusively for the special needs community. Admission is $10 per person ($15 at the door if space available).

ARTS

“Hello, Dolly”
June 7 through 23 at Joe Jefferson Playhouse. Matchmaker Dolly Levi is a widow, a matchmaker and a professional meddler and her next match will be for herself. For more information and tickets visit http://joejeffersonplayers.com/

“School of Rock: The Musical”
June 5 – 7 at The Steeple on St. Francis. A two hour, two-act musical (plus intermission) based on the hit movie. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Cash bar before show and intermission. For tickets and more information visit www.thepactmobile.com.

“Science Fiction Science Future”
Now through September 2 at The Exploreum. Engaging exhibits enable visitors to develop a deeper understanding of how science fiction ideas and concepts might become the science reality of tomorrow. For detail to to www.exploreum.com.

“The Making of a Food Desert: A Byproduct of Urban Renewal”
USA Archaeology Museum (6052 USA Drive South). Features side-by-side photos taken by volunteer Community Health Advocate Barbara M. Hodnett and archival photography from USA’s Doy Leale McCall Rare Book and Manuscript Library. Co-presented by USA Health’s Center for Healthy Communities, the photos are used to illustrate the loss of businesses, including grocery stores, pharmacies and medical offices in the 36603 ZIP code beginning in the 1950s. The exhibit is free and will be on display through the summer.

“Forever Plaid”
Tuesday thru Sunday, now through June 28. The University of Alabama’s theatre department follows the journey of Sparky, Smudge, Jinx and Frankie as they form their band “Forever Plaid” before they meet a tragic ending from which they return via the holes in the ozone for one final performance. For showtimes and tickets go to SummerTide.org.

Everblue Arts Festival
Now through June 10 in Fairhope. This 10-day introduction to Fairhope will feature performing arts events for the whole family, with memorable music and theatre including the hit musical Sister Act, An Evening of Frank Sinatra, The Marlow Boys Live, and Cabaret Under the Stars. A family-friendly event, guests are invited to watch our young artists perform an evening of musical delight. Season tickets include access to all shows for $100, or tickets for each evening are $25 per person and include dinner or appetizers.

“Urban Wild” at ACAC
Now at Alabama Contemporary Art Center. Urban Wild is an exhibition that looks for the diversity of art that is practiced throughout the streets, highways, and dirt roads of the South. Twenty-four artists from a number of disciplines who’s work reflects the social environment, culture, and sub-cultures of life in the South. Visit Alabamacontemporary.org for details.

MUSEUMS

“Sensational Sixties: Fashions from a Defining Decade”
Opening May 31 through August 18, Mobile Museum of Art. Features 1960s fashions from haute couture to hippies. Go to historymuseumofmobile.com for details.

Thursdays at MMoA
Every Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., the Mobile Museum of Art offers free admission to all Mobile County residents. No reservations necessary. 4850 Museum Drive, Mobile. Call 251-208-5200.

SPORTS EVENTS/ACTIVITIES

Baybears vs. Birmingham Barons
Friday, June 7 thru Tuesday, June 11 at Hank Aaron Stadium. For game times and tickets visit https://www.milb.com/mobile/schedule/2019-06.

Summer yoga
The City of Gulf Shores will host the Summer Yoga Series at Gulf Place Public Beach. Yoga classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. on the last Friday of the month May thru August. Classes are free and open to the public. For more information about the Summer Yoga Series, contact the Gulf Shores Recreation Department at 251-968-9824 or visit www.gulfshoresal.gov/yoga.

“Sweat Pickleball”
Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Stott’s Park (N. Demetroplis & Cottage Hill. Call 463-7980 or 208-1610 for more info.

Mobile Parks & Rec classes
Bikini Boot Camp, Coyo (Core & yoga), Pound workout, Kiddie Pool Workout for adults, Kickboxing, Ballet Barre Workout,  & Tai Chi. Free Pound class offered Wed., June 5, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Newhouse Rec. Center (off DIP). Call 463-7980 or 208-1610 for more information.

Bingo at Via
Bingo every Tuesday and Thursday, 1-3 p.m. Open to public. Via Health, Fitness, Enrichment Center, 1717 Dauphin St. (Mobile), 251-478-3311.

Adult skate night
Second and fourth Sundays of each month, 8-10:30 p.m. at Dreamland Skate Center (5672 Three Notch Road, Mobile) with DJ Beaux, $5. Call 251-661-6997.

WORKSHOPS

Medicare resources
Thursday, June 13, 1:30 p.m. Ben May Main Library. James Roberson, Regional SHIP/SMP Coordinator with the South Alabama Regional Planning Commission/Area Agency on Aging will discuss available Medicare programs. Registration is strongly encouraged but not required. For more details on the workshop or to register, please call 251-340-1458 or 251-340-1538 or email jsigler@mplonline.org.

“Slave Ancestral Research”
Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ben May Main Library. The workshop will guide the participants through the difficulties specific to slave ancestral research.  Please bring your genealogical research with you and learn how to overcome this brick wall. A light lunch will be provided. Registration is required. For more information or to register, please call 251-494-2172 or email etheris@mplonline.org.

PUBLIC MEETINGS

Baldwin County Commission: First and third Tuesday at 8:30 a.m., 322 Courthouse Square, Bay Minette. Work sessions are second and fourth Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. rotating between Bay Minette, the Foley Satellite Courthouse, the Fairhope Satellite Courthouse and the Baldwin County Central Annex Building in Robertsdale, baldwincountyal.gov.

Baldwin County Planning Commission: First Thursday at 6 p.m., 22251 Palmer St., Robertsdale, baldwincountyal.gov.

Bayou La Batre City Council: Second and fourth Thursday at 5:30 p.m., 13785 S. Wintzell Ave., cityofbayoulabatre.com.

Chickasaw City Council: Second and fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m., 224 N. Craft Highway, 251-452-6450.

Citronelle City Council: Second and fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m., 19135 Main St., 251-866-7973.

Creola City Council: Second and fourth Thursday at 6 p.m., 190 Dead Lake Road, #A, 251-675-8142.

Daphne City Council: First and third Monday at 6:30 p.m., 1705 Main St. Work sessions second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m., daphneal.com.

Dauphin Island Town Council: First and third Tuesdays at 7 p.m., 1011 Bienville Blvd., townofdauphinisland.org.

Elberta Town Council: Third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the town hall. Workshop meeting on the second Tuesday, townofelberta.com.

Fairhope City Council: Second and fourth Monday at 6 p.m., 161 N. Section St. Work sessions held before each council meeting at 4:30 p.m., cofairhope.com.

Fairhope Planning Commission: First Monday at 5 p.m., 161 N. Section St. Visit cofairhope.com.

Foley City Council: First and third Monday at 5:30 p.m., 407 E. Laurel Ave. Work sessions begin at 4 p.m.; cityoffoley.org.

Gulf Shores City Council: Second and fourth Mondays at 4 p.m., 1905 W. First St., gulfshoresal.gov.

Mobile City Council: Tuesdays at Government Plaza, 205 Government St. Pre-council meeting at 9 a.m.; council meeting at 10:30 a.m., cityofmobile.org.