Gulf Coast Buzz (Feb. 20 – March 5, 2015)

Staycation in Baldwin County

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Your 14-day guide to fun, food and entertainment

FEB. 20 – MARCH 5In-depth Baldwin County calendar

and live music listings in every issue!

FootGolf First course opens in Baldwin County

Chili for Charity Good music, great food and tasty chili

tastings This ain’t your mama’s white zin

turkey Fever Get ready for turkey season

First Friday Family Fun Nights

Movies, food and fun in Bay Minette

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During this time, we find ourselves in a bit of a lull between the rush of the holidays and the festivals of spring. Never fear, the Buzz has a “staycation guide” for all areas of the county. Whether you want to travel to the opposite end of the county, or just explore your hometown more deeply, check out our five must-see attractions of the areas. These picks are by no means the only activities and tours available — the number is endless. For a more extensive list, visit the welcome center or visitor’s bureau of the area you’re interested in. Or you can pick up Gulf Coast Media’s annual issue of Big Beautiful Baldwin. All of your activities, parks, water sports and events in one place.

Just because things have slowed down, doesn’t mean they have stopped. There are still large events in Orange Beach and Fairhope:• Warm up a chilly day and raise money for Ecumenical Ministries at their 15th annual Chili

for Charity at Oak Hollow farms in Fairhope. On Feb. 28, fill yourself with all-you-can-eat chili, listen to music by Blind Dog Mike and the Howlers and purchase home-baked goods.

• Also on Feb. 28 is the annual Orange Beach Seafood Festival and Car Show. Although this is the first year it isn’t held at the sportsplex, the event will offer just as much, if not more, fun. Enjoy a beautiful day strolling the streets of The Wharf, enjoying the shopping, classic cars and seafood of the Gulf and support Orange Beach Sports Association.There are many other events happening, so be sure to check out our 14 Days and Live

Music calendars. In addition, we have our usual book review, wine, outdoors, Aiming and Angling, Family Fun columns and restaurant review of Bandidos in Foley.

Enjoy this down time before the rush of festivals in March. Just wait!

Gulf Coast Buzz editor

Staycation in Baldwin County

Vol. 1 Issue 21

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Your 14-day guide to fun, food and entertainment

FEB. 20 – MARCH 5In-depth Baldwin County calendar

and live music listings in every issue!

FootGolf First course opens in Baldwin County

Chili for Charity Good music, great food and tasty chili

tastings This ain’t your mama’s white zin

turkey Fever Get ready for turkey season

First Friday Family Fun Nights

Movies, food and fun in Bay Minette

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Letter from the 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, March 6.

Look for us submissionsI In all four Gulf Coast Media newspapers:

The Times 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 Allison Woodham: [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]

Central Baldwin [email protected] and South Baldwin [email protected] [email protected]

Cover photo is by Jessica Jones.

ABOUT THE COVER

We are truly blessed to live in an area that offers so many events and activities for us to do. Zip lining is one of the more adventur-ous activities, but there is something for everyone in Baldwin County.

Find out more on page 5.

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WHERE to Go

23rd annual orange Beach sports Association seafood FestivalEnjoy seafood and hot rods while raising money. 8

Chili for CharityMusic, food and tasty chili for a good cause. 19

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Baldwin County special olympics A special event for awesome kids. 10

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Culturally speaking First Friday Family Fun Nights. 17

the Buzz on the Coast 14 Days, our comprehensive calendar. 11Plus Arbor Day events. 14

local live MusicBaldwin County music listings. 20

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Aiming and AnglingTurkey fever. 7

FootGolfGlenlakes opens first course. 15

BooKs/GAMEs

Between the Pages “Ethics Playbook” by Aaron Beam. 16

Food Chew on this Restaurant Review: Bandidos. 22

tastings This ain’t your mama’s white zin. 18

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IN BALDWIN COUNTY

ABOUT THE COVER

Did we mention the zip line?

Staycation

Eastern Shore

South Baldwin

The Eastern shore of Mobile Bay is a great place to shop, eat and take a leisurely sunset stroll in the evening. The Eastern Shore is also lined with enough historical spots and nature stops to fill an entire weekend. • See the sunset at the Fairhope Pier• Go alligator spotting at Bayfront Park and Gator

Alley in Daphne• Visit the USS Alabama Battleship in Spanish Fort• See the animals at the 5 Rivers Delta Resource

Center in Spanish Fort• Shop and drink coffee in downtown Fairhope

Events don’t really slow down in the south Bald-win area during the winter months and in many ways they actually pick up. • Part of the reason is the influx of Northern

visitors and events started by them that have become popular with the locals. The Missouri Snowbird Club’s Trivia Night is one of these locals flock to be a part of. It is Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Orange Beach Events Center.

• Gulf Place or the boardwalk in Gulf Shores, depending on the weather, is a beautiful place to spend an afternoon. Shops and restaurants are in walking distance, right on the beach and have breathtaking views of the Gulf or back bays.

• The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo in Gulf Shores is quite popular and has a good variety of animals to see and interact with for all members of the family.

• For the history buffs, a trip to downtown Foley will satisfy their thirst for that of the past. Check out the Foley Railroad Mu-seum, Holmes Medical Museum — Baldwin County’s first hospital — and after a short drive to Elberta, you’ll find the Baldwin County Heritage Mu-seum.

• While you’re in Elberta, drive to Barber Marina and you’ll see a few characters worth a photo. Keep your eyes peeled, some are hidden in the woods and one is even in the water!

How fortunate we are to live in a county with such bountiful activi-ties. If you find yourself with an empty weekend or day, venture out to local spots you’ve never visited before. Branch out and explore our beautiful home.

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As the seat of the county, north Baldwin County is full of history and adventure. Take a trip back in time on historical tours and delta trips.1. Take a historical tour of Stockton includ-

ing Fort Mims, Red Eagle’s Grave or historical churches and homes along Highway 59.

2. Enjoy a free wine tasting, tour and pick up a bottle of your own at Perdido Vineyards — Alabama’s first farm winery since prohibition.

3. Walk historic downtown Bay Minette and visit the Bay Minette Library, Blackburn and Rex Parks, the Clock Tower and the charming Kahalley House and admire old town charm to name a few. Also, the municipal pool, kid’s park, skateboard park and splash pad are sure to suf-fice the younger members of your family.

4. Dip your toes in the delta by launching your kayak, canoe or other watercraft at one of the many launches, such as Lower Bryant Landing, Live Oak Landing or along the Bartram Canoe Trail.

5. Before you end your trip in north Baldwin, stop off and fill up a jug of water at Red Hill Springs in Stockton.

Known as the “Hub of Baldwin County,” the municipalities of central Baldwin County offer a variety of activities in a laid back atmosphere. Check out these sites throughout central Baldwin:• Stop for a meal at Derailed Diner, a restaurant located inside an authentic train dining car,

located inside the Oasis Truck Stop.• City Rhythm Big Band, 40-piece orchestra featuring the music of Tommy Dorsey, Glenn

Miller and others, is slated to perform next on March 21.• “Welcome to Robertsdale” sign and park, located at the intersection of Highway 59 and

U.S. Highway 90, features dozens of flags dedicated to area men and women who served in the military during Operation Desert Storm. Just south on Highway 59 is Gordon Coley Park which is dedicated to all military.

• Wales West Light Railway and RV Park, a miniature British railway, is open year-round and features themed rides for the holidays. Beginning March 7 through April 4, ride the Cot-tontail Express to meet with the Easter Bunny. Wales West is also home to Bluegrass music every Tuesday night through March.

• Alligator Alley in Summerdale is home to more than 450 gators, including the infamous Captain Crunch, weighing over 800 pounds and measuring over 13 feet in length.

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Stay tuned for Lindsay’s next article “Calling All Turkeys” in the March 20 issue of the Gulf Coast Buzz for tips and useful information regarding the various types of turkey calls and tips on calling.

By lindsay schumacher Independent marketing and public relations consultant, freelance writer and outdoors [email protected]

does the mention of March 14 cause your heart to skip a beat and shivers climb up your spine? Well, you just may

have a case of Spring Turkey Fever, a condition marked by the opening day of turkey season in most of Alabama drawing near. But don’t be alarmed, as this condition will subside at its close on April 30.

For many, there is just no other hunting quite like turkey hunting. Ask an avid turkey hunter why they are so passionate about this sport and most will say that one must experience it to understand its enamor. Turkey hunting has been described as possessing a sheer beauty, one that allows an up close and personal journey into the rawness of nature where one connects and communicates with their prey on a visceral level. It’s an adrenaline-packed pursuit where skill, practice, patience and a little

luck can work in perfect harmony leading to the bagging of an infamous, hammering Tom.

Looking to put your Turkey Fever energy to good use? Now is the perfect time to start preparing for opening day. Here are some insider tips from some professional turkey hunting friends:1. Prep your plots: Transition deer plots into prime tur-

key plots by using Post Chemical to kill the grass but leave the clover.

2. Start scouting: Set up trail cameras. Walk your prop-erty — listen for them and look for signs of where they’ve been (tracks, scratches, etc.).

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the 23rd annual Orange Beach Seafood Festival won’t be at the city’s sportsplex this year, but its proceeds will still help with youth sports in the town.

This year the popular festival will move to The Wharf and bring along its vendors, car show and fresh-cooked seafood and other foods.

The Festival remains the same full day of delicious food, 75 arts and crafts vendors and music for the whole family. This is an alcohol-free event.

The festival includes a silent auction, food booths, car show featuring antique, classic and hot rod vehicles, a Kids Zone with climbing wall, activities and more. In the past the festival featured local and regional artisans selling a variety of pieces including jewelry, pottery, metal work, candles, textile and art.

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Councilman Jeff Silvers and Robert Stewart were the drivers of the festival for 14 and 21 years, respectively, but have turned over the reins to Steve Russ for the 2015 event at The Wharf.

The money raised will still go to a worthy cause.“People don’t understand and think it just pays for

baseballs, bats and stuff like that, but we scholarship 20 to 25 children a year to get them out of the house and get them on the field to socialize and learn some fundamen-tals about sports,” Silvers said. “This event is our major fundraiser for our kids’ level baseball and softball.”

For 22 years, the Orange Beach Seafood Festival and Car Show has been a key fundraising event for the Orange Beach Sports Association.

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By Eric [email protected]

If you are looking for a special event to take your family to this month, don’t miss the Baldwin

County Special Olympics on March 6 in Fairhope.

The Baldwin County Special Olympics starts at 9 a.m. at Fairhope Municipal Stadium. I have taken my young children to this event the last three years, and it has made a profound impact on my life and theirs. One of our fam-ily members has been a participant each of those years, and seeing the joy in his eyes when he carried the torch around the track during the ceremonial torch run was a moment we will never forget.

The event features approximately 250 awesome kids ages 5 to 21, competing in events like the softball throw, long jump, tennis ball throw, wheelchair races and more. Before the games, local police officers carry the ceremo-nial torch from Fairhope High School all the way to the stadium, where they then hand it off to four or five local Special Olympics athletes to carry the rest of the way. It is a moving moment every year.

The parade of athletes is one of my favorite moments each year. Every athlete from every Baldwin County pub-lic school, elementary to high school, marches into the stadium with homemade banners and colorful T-shirts representing their school’s theme for the games.

There’s a DJ providing music and a dance space for the kids. This year there’s also a craft tent provided by

Project Outreach Gulf Coast for the participants to hang out in between events.

At least 300 volunteers make this event happen each year, so make the effort to watch the Baldwin Special Olympics.

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Adam Arnette participates in the softball throw event during the 2013 Baldwin County special olympics in Fairhope.

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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER:Ann Simpson

CHIEF OF POLICE:Brad Kendrick

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CITY ENGINEER:Greg Smith

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oNGoINGBallroom dance Classes Enjoy a buffet dinner, cash bar and one hour of dance instruc-tion followed by one hour of open dance floor. Reservations are required. Partners are welcome, but not necessary.I Wednesdays, 6 – 8 p.m.;

Shipp’s Harbour GrillI $20 per person I 251-981-4119

Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen’s MarketI Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.;

County Road 20, Foley I Free admissionI CoastalAlabamaMarket.com;

251-943-1545

Ark of India: An Alabama artist explores southern AsiaIt is an account of late 19th and early 20th century India as seen by Alabama artist, Roderick D. MacK-

enzie, using his paintings, drawings, sculptures and most importantly, photographs and writings. MacKen-zie spent more than a decade in In-dia, a place he described as exotic, dangerous and colorful. MacKenzie was the official painter of the Delhi Durbar in 1903, which marked the coronation of King Edward VII. I Through Sept. 1;

History Museum of MobileI Adult, $7; seniors, $6;

students, $5I HistoryMuseumofMobile.com

FRIdAY, FEB. 2010th annual low Country BoilThe LCB benefits the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. Over $50,000 has been raised for the zoo. There are 12 snowbird clubs that host this boil.I 10:30 a.m.; St. Andrews by the

Sea, Gulf ShoresI $13 includes all you can eat

and a beverageI 251-968-3900

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sAtuRdAY, FEB. 212015 sweetheart 5K and Half MarathonGrab your running shoes and head to The Hangout for a fun-filled morning. There’s something for everyone with three great races and courses to choose from. Post-race party with food and drinks takes place at The Hangout. Don’t miss out, register early. I Half marathon, 7:30 a.m.;

Sweetheart 5K, 8:30 a.m.; 1-mile Fun Run, 9 a.m.; The Hangout

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38th annual tour of HomesSponsored by the GFWC Gulf Shores Woman’s Club; Tickets are available at Jubilee Apparel and Gifts, Flowers by the Shore, Beach House Boutique in Gulf Shores; Fran’s on 59 in Foley; and Pack and Mail in Orange Beach.I 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. I $20, includes 5 raffle ticketsI 251-500-1071; 251-981-1200;

251-948-4307

Mobile Chocolate FestivalThe Mobile Chocolate Festival will feature vendors offering their chocolate-related products for

sampling as well as purchasing. Also featured are a children’s area, Mobile Fixture Demonstration, Chocolate Challenge, Bel Air Mall’s Project YumWay, a cupcake booth, chocolate martini tasting and more.I 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.;

Abba Shrine, MobileI General admission, $3; seniors,

$2; children 13 and younger, free; free parking

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An Intimate Evening with “King of strings” The King of Strings Ken Ford

performs popular Hip Hop and R&B classics that will move you out of your seat. This dynamic violinist cre-ates a jam session like no other. A benefit concert for the John McClure Snook Youth Club of Foley, a United Way Partner Agency.I 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.;

Foley Civic CenterI 251-943-1483

tuEsdAY, FEB. 24“Hometown Heroes”Foley Middle School invites everyone to attend their Black History Month Celebration.

Following dinner, Foley Hometown Heroes will be honored for their service and contributions in a presentation by Foley Middle School students. An official centennial event. I 5 p.m.; Foley Middle

School CafetoriumI Free admissionI [email protected]

WEdNEsdAY, FEB. 25“Cinderella”Performed by the Russian National Ballet, “Cinderella” is a full-length ballet in three acts replete with

the Bay Minette Rotary Club’s seventh annual “Chilly Run” will be Feb. 28, beginning at 9 a.m. for the 5K run/walk and 10 a.m. for the 1-mile fun run.


Saturday, February 28, 10 am Faulkner State Community College Campus

• Beautifi cation & Poster Contest Awards 10 a.m. to Noon • Free Seedling Give-a-Away 10 a.m. to Noon

• Vendor/Display Booths

Free seedlings include: Red Maple, Mockernut Hickory, Atlantic White Cedar, Big-Flowered Silverbell, Blackgum,

Longleaf Pine, White Oak, Pondcypress.

For information, call 251-929-1466.

City of Fairhope Arbor Day Celebration


beautiful costumes, grand scenery, elegant dancers and the famous glass slipper. The music is by Sergeo Prokofiev and choreography by Rostislav Zahharov.I 8 p.m.; Saenger

Theatre, PensacolaI Tickets start at $40 plus

applicable service charge; military discount and group discounts are available

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tHuRsdAY, FEB. 262015 Mobile leadership seriesOutdoor Channel’s celebrity spokesperson Michael Waddell and “Bone Collector” co-hosts Nick Mundt, Travis “T-Bone” Turner and Edwin Waddell will be the guest speakers for this event. The evening will kick off with a hunting and outdoor sporting expo showcasing some of the latest products from local vendors in the out-door industry. All proceeds from this event will go to support future Mobile Leadership Series speakers and Mobile Christian School.

I 7 p.m.; The Grounds, Mobile

I Tickets begin at $100, including expo admission, feature program and dinner

I MobileLeadershipSeries; 251-661-1649

FRIdAY, FEB. 27the Race to the top of the towerA stair race that benefits the Special Olympics of Alabama. Originally an invitational race for first responders and mili-tary, this event is now open to anyone who wants to make a difference for Special Olympics. All proceeds go directly to the Special Olympics of Alabama.I 6 – 8 p.m.; Turquoise Tow-

ers, Orange BeachI $20, T-shirt includedI GulfCoastHalf.com

sAtuRdAY, FEB. 28Ecumenical Minsitries Chili for CharityFor details, see pg. 8

orange Beach seafood Festival and Car showFor details, see pg. 19

Run for Ransom “salt light” 5K and Fun RunAfter the race, participants and their families are invited to stay for an awards ceremony and a post-race party. The theme is Salt Light, which represents Ransom Ministries’ mission: Be Salt, Be Light, Be Jesus. Proceeds from the race will fund several of Ransom Ministries’ projects, including Ransom Cafe, a donation-only restaurant with six locations in churches across Mobile and Baldwin counties; the Clean Machine, a portable laundry and shower trailer; a commu-nity garden in Hillsdale; and summer youth service camps.I 8 a.m.;

USS Alabama BattleshipI 5K pre-registration, $20;

day of registration, $25; both include T-shirt; Fun Run, $15; Stay-in-bed option, $15 for race T-shirt

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Chilly RunThe Bay Minette Rotary Club and Heritage Junior Women’s Club will again join forces to put on fundraisers for the

Participate in Run for Ransom’s “salt light” 5K and Fun Run on saturday, Feb. 28 at 8 a.m.

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North Baldwin Coalition for Excel-lence in Education. Proceeds will help fund teacher grants for the nine schools in the Baldwin County High School feeder pattern. Pre-registered runners are guaranteed a T-shirt and all others will be given out on first-come, first-served basis. Participants will also receive one ticket to the chili cook-off. Fruits, snacks and beverages will also be provided.I 5K run/walk, 9 a.m.; 1-mile fun

run, 10 a.m.; Chili Cook-off begins at 10 a.m.; Community Kids Park, Bay Minette

I Students, $20; adults, $25; Chili Cook-Off, 5$

I Active.com; 251-937-5665

“View from the top” Condo tourSirens of the Sea Mardi Gras, a lo-cal women’s Mardi Gras Krewe, will present an exciting tour of uniquely decorated condos along the Gulf of Mexico and back bays. Some of the featured condos this year include Phoenix West, Turquoise Towers, Caribe Resort, The Colonnades and others. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Siren Scholarship Fund, awarded annually to a local high school se-nior and High Hopes 4 Autism, the

2015 Sirens’ Queen selected charity. I 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.I $20; includes six

raffle ticketsI 251-923-6082;

409-656-7500

suNdAY, MARCH 12015 Gulf Coast Half Marathon seriesThe Gulf Coast Half Marathon Series returns to Gulf Shores! Beautiful course, great support, awesome finisher medals, spectacular views, nearly world famous post-race party at Lulu’s.I Lulu’s at Homeport MarinaI GulfCoastEventGroup.com;

850-325-0131

tuEsdAY, MARCH 3library Craft dayTurn your old books into works of art. All supplies provided. Sign in at the circulation desk.I 10:30 a.m. – noon;

Gulf Shores LibraryI 251-968-1176

WEdNEsdAY, MARCH 4Kayak Fishing ClassThis 14 years and older class is a brief introduction to kayak fishing. Focus will be on techniques involved.

Participants will be presented with maneuvering in a fishing kayak, using and detaching an anchor trolley, casting techniques specific to being on a kayak and the importance of staying visible. No fishing license required. I 9 a.m. – noon; Wind and Water

Learning Center, Orange BeachI $70, 3-hour class, all equip-

ment includedI WindAndWaterLearning.com;

251-424-5909

FRIdAY, MARCH 6First Friday Art WalkBegins at Fairhope Art Center, stroll through downtown Fairhope visiting art galleries and listening to music.I 6 – 8 p.m.;

downtown FairhopeI Free admissionI 251-928-2228

sAtuRdAY, MARCH 7Annual Fried Chicken dinner FundraiserDelivery is available on multiple plate orders. Dinners will include chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, cole slaw, green beans and complimentary tea and dessert for dine-in guests. Proceeds will be used for monthly lodge expendi-

tures.I 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.; Sonora

Masonic Lodge, SummerdaleI Adult plate, $8.50;

child plate, $5I Sonora635.com;

251-423-7604

Waterway Village Art MarketLocal and regional artists will set up their original works. This family friendly event will also include live musical entertainment, children’s hands-on art activities and concessions.I 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Gulf Coast

Arts Alliance Art GalleryI Free admissionI GulfCoastArtsAlliance.com;

251-233-3970

Heritage Arts and Camellia FestivalFamily friendly event to highlight heritage arts, a 65+-year-old Camellia Grove and benefit the Baldwin County Heritage Museum.I 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.;

Baldwin County Heritage Museum, Elberta

I Facebook.com/BCHACF; 251-986-8375


Arbor dayBrief program and free tree give away. Trees available include: Bald Cypress, Nuttall Oak, Swamp Chestnut Oak, Redbud, Riverbirch, Shumard Oak, Overcup Oak and White Ash. The public is invited to attend and receive free trees.I 10 a.m. – noon;

Foley Civic Center

Arbor day in daphneGiving away 3,700 trees on Arbor DayI 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.;

Daphne Civic Center

Fairhope’s annual Arbor day Celebration Coffee and light refreshments will be served to welcome guests along with music from the Fairhope High School Jazz Band. For the ceremony, city representatives will recognize the winners of the Arbor Day Poster Contest and the individuals and local businesses being honored for environmental stewardship efforts. Tree seedlings that the city will give away that day include red maple, mockernut hickory, Atlantic white cedar, big-flowered silverbell, blackgum, longleaf pine, white oak

and pond cypress. I 10 a.m.; Faulkner State

Community College, FairhopeI 251-990-0100

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“Get a kick out of it”at GlenLakes Golf Club in Foley

GlenLakes Golf Club is proud to announce the official opening of the GlenLakes FootGolf course, the first of its kind in south Baldwin County.

This new golf phenomenon is becoming one of the fastest growing new sports in the world and quickly becoming the athletic rage for adults and youth alike. FootGolf is sure to attract more youth, young adults and families to south Baldwin County.

GlenLakes is now offering FootGolf opportunities to the public every day of the week, not only for special tourna-ments. FootGolf is a new sport played on golf courses. It has similar rules as golf, only participants kick a soccer ball around the golf course instead. The holes are shorter, as FootGolf may have two or three holes on one golf hole. The players kick a ball into a larger round hole that is placed on either side of the fairway in the rough. Appro-priate attire and shoes are required — no soccer cleats or spiked golf shoes allowed. Soccer balls must conform to FootGolf rules (size 4 and 5 soccer balls are permitted). Smaller balls are permitted for young ones and soccer balls are available to rent at the clubhouse.

FootGolf is not meant to replace the game of golf. It is two sports in one: soccer and golf. FootGolf uses minimal equipment, has lower costs and faster rounds. It’s a great way to introduce youth and others to the beauty of a golf course and possibly get them to take up the traditional game.

if you goWHAt: FootGolf 18-hole courseWHERE: GlenLakes Golf Club, 9530 Clubhouse Dr., FoleyWHEN: Monday – Friday, 1 p.m. to closing; Saturday 7:30 a.m. – closing; Sunday 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to closingCost: $8 students up to 18; $12 adults; $1 ball rentals; $12 cart rentalsFINd out MoRE: 251-978-3069; GlenLakesGolf.com; [email protected]

did you know?The first FootGolf tournament was played in the Nether-lands in 2008. It was a 9-hole course played by famous football (known as soccer in the U.S.) players from the Netherlands and Belgium.


In his first book, “Health-South: The Wagon To Di-saster,” the company’s first

CFO Aaron Beam charts the rise and fall of the Bir-mingham-based company, which became embroiled in a accounting-fraud scandal in the early part of the 21st century that reached all the way to former governor Don Siegelman.

After spending three months in a minimum-secu-rity prison for his role in the scandal and a brief stint in the lawn care business, Beam — now a resident of Loxley — was invited to speak to his alma mater, Louisiana State University, on business ethics.

He has since traveled the country speaking to colleges, business and civic groups. He was encouraged to put

those lessons into book form and the result is his second published work: “Ethics Play-book: Winning Ethically in Business.”

An avid LSU Tiger fan (Beam once had a replica of Tiger Stadium in his back-yard) the book is separated into four sections, much like the four quarters of a football game.

The first section focuses on the game and its players, the next on the rules and, subsequently, the breaking of the rules. The final two chapters focus on changing the game by educating both the individual and the cor-porate world.

While Beam makes a few comparisons to the sports world, he points out quickly and often that ethics and do-ing the right thing in business

is not to be taken lightly.The comparison of eth-

ics in business to the sports world is fitting, given another hot-button issue in the world

today: maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

The basic rule for both is essentially the same: educate early and reinforce often.

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Book signing at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church in Foley on Feb. 24 at 6 p.m.

“Five Star Liquidation”413 SO. MCKENZIE ST.,

FOLEY(Across from Regions Bank)


The 2015 First Friday Family Night events kick off on Friday, March 6 at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Bay Minette at Blackburn Park. The events will continue on through June – March 6, April 3, May 1 and June 5.

First Friday Family Nights will feature kid’s activi-ties, freebies from our chamber members, food trucks like Foosackly’s, Windcreek’s Good to Go food truck and Kona Ice and a free outdoor movie each month at 8 p.m.

Free popcorn will only be given away on June 5 for the first 50 kids in costume. Be sure to come dressed as your favorite monster!

First Friday Family Nights events are a collaboration between the North Baldwin Chamber and the City of Bay Minette as a way to bring the community together for a family friendly Friday night out in downtown Bay Minette.

“The 2014 events were a huge success, everyone in the community enjoyed them,” said Executive Director of the NBCC Ashley Jones. “We are looking forward to an even better 2015 First Friday series, and we invite everyone to come out and enjoy a Friday Night packed full of fun for the whole family.”

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if you goWHAt: First Friday Family NightWHEN: March 6, April 3, May 1 and June 5WHERE: Blackburn Park, Bay MinetteCost: Free admissionFINd out MoRE: NorthBaldwinChamber.com

movie scheduleMARCH 6: “Captain America: The First Avenger”APRIl 3: “Brave”MAY 1: “Dolphin Tale 2”JuNE 5: “Monsters Inc.”

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

Cooler weather typically has wine drinkers gravitating toward big-ger, bolder red wines and zinfandel

is a perfect choice for the season; in part because it is robust, spicy and fermented into levels of alcohol exceeding 15 percent.

Wait a minute! Aren’t zins those sweet pink wines sold in the big glass jugs? You know, white zinfandel?

Yes, zinfandel grapes are used to make the sweet pink white zinfandel made popular years ago and still confus-ing the average person in a wine shop today. Facts are

facts — white zin still outsells zinfandel six to one in the United States, but don’t let that shy you away from a big, bold taste explosion in your mouth.

Zinfandel, also known as primitivo, is a black, skinned grape variety and its taste will depend on its location. You’ll get flavors of red raspberry from the grapes grown in cooler climates and more peppery, blackberry and anise flavors from warmer areas.

Typically, you will find a richer, more intense zinfandel if you select one produced from “old vines.” An old vine zinfandel comes from a vine at least 50 years old, which produce fewer clusters of grapes and a smaller berry size. The sugars, colors and concentration of flavors are better balanced and offer more body and structure.

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This ain’t your mama’s white zin

Jon Robitaille

Three to try:

Kenwood 2011 Jack london Vineyard Zinfandel – sonoma Mountain, California (14.5% AlC)This vineyard’s red volcanic soil combines with the fruity characteristics of the grapes to produce an excellent, very distinctive zinfandel. The flavors from these vineyards exude fruity aromas of raspberry and fig combined with subtle notes of vanilla and white pepper. Delicate well-structured tan-nins provide an elegant mouth feel and a long finish. Around $25

Klinker Brick 2012 old Vine Zinfandel – lodi, California (15.8% AlC)A blend of 16 different vineyard blocks of old vine zinfandel vineyards with an aver-age age of 85 years. With berries and spice on the nose, dark, sweet fruit fills the palate with just a hint of black pepper. This wine has a long, lingering finish and perfect with a burger, ribs or barbecue. Around $20

Heavyweight 2012 old Vine Zinfandel – lodi, California (13.9% AlC)This is a lighter zinfandel with classic brisk berry and spice flavors enhanced by toasty vanilla oak. $15 or less


WHERE TO GO

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CharityFans of good music, great

food and tasty chili won’t want to miss Ecu-

menical Ministries’ 15th an-nual Chili for Charity event Feb. 28 at Oak Hollow Farm in Fairhope.

The annual event features a chili cook-off competition, live music, hayrides, chil-dren’s inflatables and more, with proceeds benefitting the programs provided by Ecumenical Ministries.

Besides all-you-can-eat chili, festival goers can pur-chase homemade baked goods, sodas, ice teas, coffee and food from Chick-Fil-A.

Music will be performed by Blind Dog Mike and the Howlers, as well as the Fairhope High School Encores group. There will be hayrides, a mechanical bull, chil-dren’s inflatables, antique tractors and engines and more.

The event is emceed by Lori DuBose and Mark from WABF 1220 AM.

Chili for Charity kicks off at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 28 and lasts until 2 p.m. Adult admission with a handmade chili bowl is $30, adult general admission tickets are $10, children 3 – 12 are $5 and everyone under 2 is admitted for free.

Oak Hollow Farms is located at 14120 S. Greeno Road, approximately 2.5 miles south of County Road 32 and Fairhope High School.

Call to sponsor the event or sign up a team. Team entries at $75 and sponsorship starts at $300.

the Boy scouts from Foley placed first last year.SUBMITTED

if you goWHAt: Chili for CharityWHERE: Oak Hollow Farm, 14210 South Greeno Road, FairhopeWHEN: Saturday, Feb. 28; 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.Cost: $30 adults with handmade chili bowl; $10 adults general admission; $5 children 3 –12; free for children 2 and underFINd out MoRE: 251-928-3445 or 251-943-3445


LIVE LOCAL MUsICKARAoKEdaphnetop of the Bay Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 9 p.m.FairhopeGambino’s Italian Grill Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m.FoleyGood time Charley’s every Tuesday at 10 p.m.the office lounge every Wednesday at 8 p.m.Ft. Morgantacky Jacks every Thursday and Saturday at 9 p.m.Gulf shoresBehind the Pines Bar & Grill every Wednesday at 8 p.m. Mudbugs Thursday – Saturday at 8 p.m.Pink Pony Pub every night at 9 p.m.tacky Jacks every Thursday at 5:30 p.m.lillianlillian’s Cafe and Coffee House every Tuesday at 7 p.m.orange BeachIsland time daiquiri Bar every Wednesday at 8 p.m.live Bait every night at 8 p.m.Pappas Pizza Pie every Wednesday at 7 p.mtoby Keith’s I love this Bar every Thursday at 8:30 p.m. the undertow Wednesday – Friday at 9:30 p.m.Perdido KeyHappy 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.the Gumbo shack every Thursday at 6 p.m.Plow every other TuesdayFoleythe office lounge every Tuesday at 6 p.m.Gulf shorestacky Jacks every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

orange BeachHappy Harbor the Mothership every Wednesday at 6 p.m.Island time daiquiri Bar Tues-day with Brittany Bell at 9 p.m.live Bait every Sunday at 8 p.m.Pleasure Island tiki Bar every Tuesday from 6 – 9 p.m.Perdido KeyFlora-Bama every Monday at 6 p.m.

tRIVIAdaphneMoe’s Bar B Que every Wednesday at 7 p.m.top of the Bay Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 9 p.m.FairhopeFairhope Brewing Company every ThursdayRavenite Pizzeria Trivia every Tuesday, Sports Trivia every Wednesday FoleyGood time Charley’s everyday at 10 p.m.the office lounge every Wednesday at 8 p.m.Gulf shoresthe Hangout every Thursday at 6 p.m. orange Beachtoby Keith’s I love this Bar every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

BINGoGulf shoresthe Hangout every Tuesday at 6 p.m. and every Wednesday at noontacky Jacks every Tuesdayorange BeachBear Point Civic Association every Thursday at 7 p.m. tacky Jacks every Wednesday at 6 p.m.toby Keith’s I love this Bar every Monday at 7 p.m.Perdido KeyFlora-Bama Monday through Friday 1-4 p.m.

FRIdAY, FEB. 20daphneMain street Cigar lounge Brandon WhiteMoe’s Bar B Que Cat and the TruthFairhopeAmerican legion Post 199 Craig Brayerold 27 Grill Hannah Wallacestrick’s Place The Whyte CappsWindmill Market Eric Jones DuoGulf shoresBill’s By the Beach Lisa Zanghithe Hangout Adam Holtlulu’s JERIPapa Rocco’s Logan and Jenorange BeachHappy Harbor Mothership Against the Grain Band Perdido KeyFlora-Bama J. Hawkins and James Daniel / Jack Robert-son Show / Johnny Barbato / LeaAnne Creswell, John Joiner and Darrel Roberts / Jay Williams Band spanish FortBluegill Restaurant Dale Drinkard Jr. / Blind Dog MikeFelix’s Fish Camp Grits N Pieces

sAtuRdAY, FEB. 21daphnetop of the Bay Superfunk FantasyFairhopeAmerican legion Post 199 Scott Bryanold 27 Grill The BudzWindmill Market Jimmy LumpkinGulf shoresBill’s by the Beach Barstool Surferslulu’s CoConut RadioPapa Rocco’s Johnny B.orange BeachHappy Harbor Mothership Midnight Fire with Sam Glasstoby Keith’s I love this Bar Jay Williams BandPerdido KeyFlora-Bama LeaAnne Creswell,

John Joiner and Darrel Roberts / Elaine Petty / Jack Robertson Show / Jezebel’s Chill’n / Hung Jury / Hart Break Hillspanish FortBluegill Restaurant Dale Drinkard Jr. DuoFelix’s Fish Camp Blind Dog Mike

suNdAY, FEB. 22Fairhopeold 27 Grill Lisa Zanghi Gulf shoresBill’s By the Beach Barstool SurfersPapa Rocco’s Johnny B.Pink Pony Pub Whyte Capps Duoorange BeachCobalt Coffee, BlackHappy Harbor Mothership Cowboy Johnson / Jason Justice DuoPerdido KeyFlora-Bama Perdido Brothers / Elaine Petty silverhillthe Frog Pond at Blue Moon Farm Pirates Take the Pond fundraiser with The Mulligan Brothers, Lisa Mills, Eric Erdman and Harrison McInnisspanish FortBluegill Restaurant Dale Drinkard Jr. / Adam Holt BandFelix’s Fish Camp Jimmy Lumpkin

MoNdAY, FEB. 23Gulf shoresPapa Rocco’s Mark and SmokeyPerdido KeyFlora-Bama Elaine Pettyspanish FortFelix’s Fish Camp Bobby Butchka

tuEsdAY, FEB. 24Gulf shoreslulu’s Delta Reign DuoPapa Rocco’s Mark and SmokeyPerdido Key

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


Flora-Bama Cowboy Johnson / Perdido Brothersspanish FortBluegill Restaurant B. WhiteFelix’s Fish Camp Bryant Gilley

WEdNEsdAY, FEB. 25Gulf shoreslulu’s Ronnie PresleyPapa Rocco’s Mark and SmokeyPerdido KeyFlora-Bama Tommy Mazullo and Rick Whaley / Neil Dover / Smokin’ Elvis

tHuRsdAY, FEB. 26Fairhopeold 27 Grill Alan HartzellGulf shoresBill’s by the Beach Joshua Wardlulu’s Adam HoltPapa Rocco’s Logan and JenPerdido KeyFlora-Bama Mark Sherrill, Chris Newbury, Mickey Springston / Lee Yankiespanish FortBluegill Restaurant Jon Cowart DuoFelix’s Fish Camp Rebecca Barry

FRIdAY, FEB. 27FairhopeAmerican legion Post 199 Stephen Lee Vealold 27 Grill Robbie SellersWindmill Market David Ellis /Lisa MillsGulf shoresBill’s by the Beach Mel Knappthe Hangout Adam Holtlulu’s Jon CowartPapa Rocco’s Logan and Jenorange BeachHappy Harbor the Mother-ship Marty McIntosh Duotoby Keith’s I love this Bar Jacob Martin BandPerdido KeyFlora-Bama Jack Robertson Show / Elaine Petty / Dean

Dillon / Hurricane Warning / Tyler Mac Band spanish FortBluegill Restaurant Dale Drinkard Jr. / Al and KathyFelix’s Fish Camp Blind Dog Mike

sAtuRdAY, FEB. 28daphnetop of the Bay Jukebox Super HeroFairhopeAmerican legion Post 199 Sharon Mooreold 27 Grill Daylight Savings /Tyler ChampionWindmill Market Bryan HayesGulf shoresBill’s by the Beach Barstool Surferslulu’s Albert Simpsonorange BeachHappy Harbor the Mother-ship Al and KathyIsland time daiquiris The Whyte Cappstoby Keith’s I love this Bar Jacob Martin BandPerdido KeyFlora-Bama Lee Yankie / Big Muddy / Jack Robertson / Rollin’ in the Hay / Mario Menaspanish FortBluegill Restaurant Adam Holt DuoFelix’s Fish Camp Grits N Pieces

suNdAY, MARCH 1Fairhopeold 27 Grill Krissta AllenGulf shoreslulu’s Greg BrownPapa Rocco’s Johnny B.orange BeachCobalt Coffee, BlackPerdido KeyFlora-Bama Dean Dillonspanish FortBluegill Restaurant Dale Drinkard Jr.

MoNdAY, MARCH 2Gulf shores

lulu’s Brent BurnsPapa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey

tuEsdAY, MARCH 3Gulf shoreslulu’s Ronnie PresleyPapa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey

WEdNEsdAY, MARCH 4Gulf shoreslulu’s Webb DaltonPapa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey

tHuRsdAY, MARCH 5Fairhopeold 27 Grill Bay Area Songwriters MeetingGulf shoreslulu’s Adam HoltPapa Rocco’s Logan and Jenorange Beachtoby Keith’s I love this Bar Mario Mena

FRIdAY, MARCH 6daphneBoudreaux’s Cajun Grill Adam Holt Duotop of the Bay The Velcro PygmiesFairhopeold 27 Grill Them AgainWindmill Market Christoper Dunkin DuoGulf shoresthe Hangout Mojiles / DJ Ellux Furorlulu’s Sugarcane JanePapa Rocco’s Logan and Jenspanish FortBluegill Restaurant Dale Drinkard Jr.tropics The Whyte Capps

sAtuRdAY, MARCH 7ElbertaPirates Cove Adam Holt DuoFairhopeold 27 Grill Kyle Brady / Roger Wood DuoGulf shoresthe Hangout Mojiles / DJ Srembalulu’s Lee YankiePapa Rocco’s Johnny B.

suNdAY, MARCH 8Fairhopeold 27 Grill Lisa ZanghiGulf shoresthe Hangout Mario Mena Band / The Perry WallHightide oyster Bar The Whyte Cappslulu’s Jimmy LumpkinPapa Rocco’s Johnny B.orange BeachCobalt Coffee, BlacksilverhillFrog Pond at Blue Moon Farms Grayson Capps, Will Kimbrough, David Olney, Sergio Webb, Brigette DeMeyers, Corky Hughes, Anthony Crawford

oNGoINGFairhopeBucky’s Birdcage lounge at the Grand Hotel Adam Holt Piano Show every Wednesday night at 8 p.m.Gambino’s Italian Grill Dueling Pianos every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.Gulf shoreslulu’s Greg Brown every Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.lulu’s Brent Burns every Monday at 4 p.m.the Hangout Lunchtime music with Gary Mondays at 11 a.m.Nolan’s Lisa Zanghi every Monday night Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Tuesdays – Saturdays lillianlillian’s Cafe Woody Street every Wednesday, Gary Story every Friday, Rhonda Hart and friends every Saturday and Ricky Rayburn every SundayRobertsdaleMagnolia Blossom Cafe live music every Friday nightsilverhillthe Porch live music every Saturday from 8 p.m.-midnight and Sunday from 4-7 p.m.Wales West Live Bluegrass /Gospel every Tuesdayspanish FortBluegill Restaurant Ross +1 every Wednesday night

LIVE LOCAL MUsIC Gulf Coast BUZZ n 21GulfCoastNewsToday.comFeb. 20 – March 5, 2015

By Jill Clair [email protected]

I love Mexican food. I could eat it daily and never get tired of it. But let me tell you what is better. Colombian food. That’s right: we have a tiny, secret, amaz-

ing Colombian restaurant hiding behind a Mexican restaurant label right in the middle of Foley. It’s a hid-den gem you need to try as soon as possible.

Everything is made from scratch by Carlos Jaramillo, who grew up in Los Llanos, Colombia. He moved to the U.S. and ended up cooking at a Latin restaurant in Fairhope, where he met his wife Rachel, who is one of

the most friendly, energetic, articulate people I’ve ever met. Rachel and the young wait staff at Bandidos are obviously passionate about the food and make dining there a delightful experience. Plus, it’s BYOB!

Scott ordered the arepas rellanas, three white corn cakes that are grilled and stuffed with queso, chicken, carnitas and beef and served with sautéed pico de gallo. I had the patacon pisao, a whole deep fried plantain topped with chicken (next time I’ll get carnitas, shred-ded slow cooked pork, which is the best meat choice on the menu).

Also on the huge, diverse menu are empanadas, chicharrones (basically fresh pork rinds) and one of my favorite desserts, tres leches. I can’t wait to go back and try them all.

Jill Clair Gentry

CHEW ON THIs

Foley’s Bandidos has stolen my heart Foley’s Bandidos is a small Colombian restaurant tucked behind a restaurant label in Foley. scott ordered the arepas rellenas, three white corn cakes stuffed with queso, chicken, carnitas and beef and served with sautéed pico de gallo.

PHOTOS BY JILL CLAIR GENTRY

I ordered patacon pisao, a deep fried plantain topped with chicken.

restaurant profileNAME: Bandidos Mexican RestaurantloCAtIoN: 201 E. Michigan Ave., FoleyHouRs: Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.; closed on SundaysPECIAltY: Authentic Mexican/Colombian dishesFINd out MoRE: 251-970-7778; BandidosFoley.com; Facebook.com/BandidosMexicanRestaurant

deliveryBanditos delivers to homes and businesses within a 10 mile radius of Highway 59 and Michigan Ave. The complete menu is available online at BandidosFoley.com/bandidos-menu

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