Alabama's Gulf Coast: Calendar of Events

The Orange Beach Running Club is looking for you!

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

5:45 p.m. Every Monday night in Orange Beach. Run or walk 3 miles and then meet back at the restaraunt for discounted beer and free food. After a runner or walker participates 10 times, they are eligible to receive a free member t-shirt. All ages and running/walking levels are welcomed. Tell a ...

FROGS! Beyond Green hops to Mobile's Exploreum

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A medley of croaks, a chorus of calls welcomes you to the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center's latest exhibition, FROGS! Beyond Green, which is set to open Friday June 13. FROGS! is an interactive element of the Exploreum's summer line-up that includes live animals, earth-science programming, c ...

LA Fleet Feet Run Club Gulf Shores

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Join us every Tuesday night in Gulf Shores! We meet at the end of Hwy. 59 next to The Hangout. Choose to run or walk one of several courses including a 5k or 10k along West Beach, a 5k going east, or a 5 mile jog through the Gulf State Park. Enjoy the beach and hang out with friends before and ...

The Nature of the Beach Guided Beach Tours

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

On this 1 1/2 hour beach walk, Capt. Skip will explain where the sand, water and salt came from. The first half of the trip, we'll do some experiments to prove bouyancy and salinity. The second half, we'll identify dune plants, birds, shells and whatever else we can find on the beach. You will ...

Odyssey's Shipwreck! Treasures from the SS Republic at the Baldwin County Heritage Museum

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Set sail for a one-of-a-kind adventure. Shipwreck! Treasures from the SS Republic will take you on an amazing journey 1700 feet below the surface of the Atlantic to the wreck site of the SS Republic, the greatest shipwreck treasure of the Civil War era. En route from New York to New Orleans in O ...

Drawing, Introduction

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Mornings 9:00am - 11:30am. Instructor: Zach Baisden. As the basis for many art forms, drawing is an essential tool and a powerful means of expression. This course is designed to familiarize students with a variety of drawing materials and techniques. Skills covered in this class will in ...

Watercolor, Introduction/Intermediate

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday Mornings 9:00am - 11:30am. Instructor: Rich Willows. Mr. Willows' introductory/intermediate watercolor class provides students with a basic understanding of the skills and ideas of watercolor painting. This is an eight week class. Each student receives individual attention to prog ...

“Hooked on the Alabama” Exhibit Now Showing at Five Rivers

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Alabama River Clean Water Partnership and 5 Rivers, Alabama’s Delta Resource Center will display 12 beautiful, six-foot long fishing lures at the 5 Rivers Center in Spanish Fort through October 20, 2008. The lures were originally part of a city art project in the Montgomery area that was des ...

3rd Annual October Shootout Spearfishing Tournament

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Weigh Station Gary's Gulf Divers Friday, October 31st closes at 6:00 p.m.

Fall Bird Banding Session 2008

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Alabama Gulf Coast is a critical stopover point as migratory birds return from Central and South America. Banding hours are from before dawn to mid-afternoon, depending on the flow of birds. Bring a lawn chair, binoculars and inquisitive mind but leave the pets at home.

Pumpkin Patch Express and Ghoul Family Night Train at Wales West

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Weekdays by appointment, weekends open to the public from 1:00 p.m.-dark. Ride a steam engine train to the pumpkin patch. Go through a child friendly haunted house at the haunted barn. Take some great pictures, pick a pumpkin, then decorate it. Ride back to the train station for a cookie, punch ...

Pepsi Star Series and The Wharf presents: The Allman Brothers Band with special guest: Phil Lesh

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Allman Brothers Band have a 39 year tradition of blending the new with the old...playing the songs that stir our souls because they bring back so many great memories, casting classic blues tunes in a new light, and then hitting us with something completely fresh and new that is destined to b ...

37th Annual National Shrimp Festival

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Savor fresh from the gulf seafood at the 37th Annual National Shrimp Festival during this four-day event that attracts over 300,000 people. Peruse through the wares of 300-plus vendors showcasing their fine art and crafts, and kick back to the continuous tunes from the two musical stages that wi ...

New York Times #1 Bestselling author, Nicholas Sparks

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

6:30-8:30 p.m Reading and signing latest release, The Lucky One. With seven #1 New York Times bestsellers and over 50 million copies of his books in print worldwide, fans of Nicholas Sparks eagerly await the September publication of his latest novel, The Lucky One . Sparks is a national sweethea ...

2008 Shrimp Festival Volleyball Invitational

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Lets Serve It Up! 24 teams play in the 2008 Shrimp Festival Volleyball Invitational. Games will be played at Gulf Shores high School, Gulf Shores Middle School and Foley High School.

2nd Annual Shrimp Festival 10K Run

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

7:30 a.m. Run beside the Gulf of Mexico and Alabama's Gulf State Park's Lake Shelby. The course if flat and offers a great opportunity for runners of all skill levels. Sign up to participate here.

Free Hiking and Backpacking Seminars Backpacking 101

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

5 Rivers Delta Resource Center welcomes author and renowned outdoors enthusiast Joe Cuhaj of the Alabama Hiking Trail Society. Cuhaj will conduct a series of hiking and backpacking seminars at 5 Rivers – Alabama’s Delta Resource Center in Spanish Fort, right down the road from the USS Alabama B ...

5th Annual John L. Borom Alabama Coastal BirdFest

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The fifth Alabama Coastal BirdFest coincides with the annual fall migration of many birds from North America to Central and South America. Coastal Alabama is a critical stopover point during this migration. There is something for all birders—from beginners to experts. Every trip features a very ...

2008 Gulf Shores Out & In Concert Series presents The Baldwin Pops

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Outdoor. This experienced group of highly qualified musicians is well respected for the series of concerts they play throughout our county. Don't miss them in Gulf Shores.

Pepsi Star Series and The Wharf presents: Staind with special guests: Seether, Papa Roach and Red

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Multi-platinum Massachusetts-based band STAIND, opens the book on a new phase of their journey. The 12-song album, CHAPTER V is Staind at their best, with songs ranging from forceful to quiet, from industrial-tinged to melodious, often within one song and with singer AARON LEWIS' instantly recog ...

Meet the Authors Wine and Cheese Event

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

7:00 p.m. Authors Dr. James E. Crowder and Dr. Gaylon McCollough are the featured authors for the Friends of the Orange Beach Library.

First Annual Orange Beach Lion's Club Rubber Duck Race

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Thousands of bright yellow ducks are ready to be adopted in the coming weeks. An adoption ticket provides a specific number for each duck that will be dropped in bulk into the lazy river at the Oasis at The Wharf. The tentative race date is set for Saturday, Oct. 18, with family fun events plan ...

9th Annual Hot to Trot Reverse Duathlon

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

7:00 a.m. Entry fee includes registration, T-shirt, awards ceremony, and party with lots of food, refreshments and music. Bike 9.2: Run 5.6: Bike 9.2: