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Every winter a special group of people grace Alabama's Gulf Coast, these people are affectionately referred to as "Snowbirds." The laid back, do-nothing lifestyle known as retirement finds its way to the back burner as our Snowbirds struggle to find time to do nothing. State club meetings, fishing, volunteering, Golf tournaments, shopping, breakfasts, day trips and sometimes part time employment replace catnaps.

Of course, lazy days still have their appeal. It's up to you.

The winter months offer all types of entertainment from symphonies to theatre, Jazz to Dixieland, you name it. Festivals, parades and art exhibits are aplenty. The Calendar of Events will help you decide how to spend your time while visiting Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.

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The Tanger Fitness Club
Date: 1/1/2010 - 3/31/2010
2601 S. McKenzie Foley, AL 36535
Price: Tanger Fitness Club membership is free and open to the public.
Phone: 251-943-9303
Website: www.tangeroutlet.com
Stay in shape while you shop! Join Tanger's Fitness Club beginning January 1st 2010, sponsored by South Baldwin Regional Medical Center's Senior Circle. These Club members check into the office and walk at Tanger Outlet Center and are rewarded with Tanger gift cards for achieving incremental levels (based on hours logged). Meetings are held at Tanger several times yearly with guest speakers addressing timely topics relating to health and wellness.
Guided Eco-Tours along the Backcountry Trail
Date: 1/7/2010 - 3/31/2010
Orange Beach City Hall 4099 Orange Beach Blvd.
Price: Each tour cost $15.00 per person with a limit of five people per tour. Reservations are required.
Phone: 251-981-1063
The City of Orange Beach is offering guided eco-tours along the nationally recognized Hugh Branyon Backcountry Trail. During the 2-hour golf cart tour, individuals learn about the the area’s pristine woodlands and natural habitats.
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Date: 2/10/2010 - 3/17/2010
Orange Beach Art Center 26389 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL 36561
Price: The fee is $90.00
Phone: 251 981-ARTS (2787)
Website: www.orangebeachartcenter.com
Class begins on Wednesday, February 10th and meets from 12:30pm to 3:00pm for six weeks. With a series of drawing exercises you will be amazed a how quickly and easily you will learn to draw. Once this skill is learned drawing will become automatic, like driving a car. Students are thrilled with the progress they make and once learned students see everything differently with increased perception and appreciation of the visual world.
Chili Dinner Fundraiser for the Gulf Shores Swim Team
Date: 3/15/2010
Gulf Shores Adult Activity Center 260 Clubhouse Drive Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Price: Tickets: $6.00
Website: www.cityofgulfshores.org
5;00 p.m..-7;30 p.m. Bowl of chili, crackers and drink can sit down or git it to go. Regular and vegetarian chili. Hot sauce and cheese available. Proceeds to benefit the Gulf Shores Swim Team.
Papa Rocco's St. Paddy's Day Party and Pub Crawl
Date: 3/17/2010
101 West 6th Street Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Price: Free to public.
Phone: 251 948-7023
Website: www.paparocco.com
As long as you are at Papa Rocco’s when the bagpipes sound from at least four members of the International Champion Windsor Canadian Police Bagpipe Band (around 9 a.m.) on March 17, you get credit for participating. Papa's bagpipers, pub crawl, music from Bill & Colleen during the day and Paul Ewing in the evening, corned beef & cabbage and so much more! Parade stops usually include Mudbugs, the Gulf Shores Steamer, Desoto’s, The Hangout, Hooters, Gulf Island Grille, El Toro and Mikee’s. The parade usually ends around 2 p.m. But the St. Patrick’s Day revelry continues all day long at just about every Pleasure Island business that owns a liquor license.
Recreational Classes in Culinary Arts presents: The New Orleans Cocktail
Date: 3/17/2010
Faulkner State College, Gulf Shores
Price: $40.00
Phone: 251-990-0445
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Fairhope's 58th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival
Date: 3/19/2010 - 3/21/2010
On the streets of Downtown Fairhope along the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay.
Price: Free to public.
Phone: 251-621-8222
Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Over 200 exhibitors from throughout the nation will bring their best works to show and sell at this prestigious juried show. Live entertainment will be going on throughout the three-day event and unique cuisine will be served up in the food court. It all takes place on the streets of beautiful downtown Fairhope, Alabama. BRATS will offer a shuttle service from the Plantation Pointe Shopping Center, Eastern Shore Village Shopping Center and Ecor Rouge Place. All of the parking is free and the locations are less than a five-minute ride away. The shuttle ride costs only $1.
PZK Center Dances
Date: 3/19/2010
Robertsdale PZK Civic Center 22651 East Chicago Street
Price: Admission is $5.00
Phone: 251-947-5155
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Soft drinks and coffee will be provided. Those attending should bring finger food to share.
2nd Annual BBQ & Blues Cook-Off
Date: 3/20/2010
Foley Heritage Park 125 East Laurel Avenue Foley, AL 36535
Price: The ticket price to enter the gated event is $10 and children 10 & under will be admitted free. The ticket includes: event entry, live entertainment, children’s activities, BBQ tasting, silent auction, and an opportunity to win one of several prizes (tic
Phone: 251-943-3291
Website: www.sbchamberfoundation.com
10am to 6pm Proceeds from the event benefit the Chamber Foundation’s many educational programs for Foley High School feeder pattern schools. Teams will compete in several categories including: People’s Choice – Baldwin’s Best Q, Best Sauce, Best Ribs, Best Butt, Best Chicken and “Anything Butt”. Individuals, businesses, civic clubs, and restaurants, are all invited to participate. Entertainment includes: 10 a.m. to 12 noon - John Brust; 12 noon to 2 p.m. - Krissta Allen (Z Bob); 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Geezer; 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. - Soul Monkey.
Recreational Classes in Culinary Arts presents: Sugar Easter Eggs
Date: 3/20/2010
Faulkner State College, Gulf Shores
Price: $30.00
Phone: 251-990-0445
3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
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