Coffee Break

• The Haven will be holding its first low-cost life-saving Rabies and Microchip Clinic for 2012 at the Eastern Shore Pet Hospital on Plantation Blvd in Fairhope on January 28.  The times will be 11am to 3pm.  Dr. Ron Shindler and his dedicated staff will be administering the rabies shots and microchips to those who want one or both. “The Haven’s mission of eliminating euthanasia as a means of animal control is a noble one and we want to be part of that,” said Dr. Shindler.   The price will be $10 for a rabies shot and $10 for a microchip.  The Haven will also be transporting some of their available animals to the event via their M.A.R.U. (Mobile Animal Rescue Unit) and offering them for adoption.

• Come join the fun on January 28th, from 2-4 pm in Fairhope when the Eastern Shore Shopping Centre will hold a “Mardi Gras Mingle”, with proceeds going to The Haven, an adoption-guarantee animal shelter.  It’s a progressive cocktail experience where each person pays $25 for food, and a T-shirt.  Participants start at one location, where the appetizers are plentiful and drinks are inexpensive, moving on to the next restaurant.  Reservations and pre-payment are required, with a maximum of 50 individuals.  Participating restaurants include Wintzell’s Oyster House, California Dreaming, Poor Mexican, and Twist Cupcakes. A reservation deadline of January 18th can be made with Kristen at kkammer@easternshorecentre.com or by calling at 251-625-0060.

• February 4^th at 11:00 am join us for the 18^th Annual “Super” Chili Bowl Cook-off at the Flora-Bama Lounge & Oyster Bar in Pensacola. Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Event includes food, original music, free beer and other give-a-ways for participants. Entry fee is $50.00 per (3 person) team. For more info contact 251-980-5118.

• The Flower Seminar this year will be Feb. 8 at the Erie Meyer Civic Center in Gulf Shores. The Guest speaker Marie Harrison will present a program “Reaching for New Heights in Floral Design.” A light lunch will be served; we will have door prizes and a raffle. Program starts at 10 a.m. and doors open at 9:15. Advance tickets are $15 and tickets available for purchase at Jubilee Apparel and gifts 701 Gulf Shores Parkway (next to Original Oyster House) or the Gulf Shores Public Library or contact: Diane Nowicki at 251-974-6606, or e-mail Diane at dianded@gulftel.com or contact Mindy Jones at 251-968-9777, or e-mail Mindy at islandenclosures@gulftel.com. Proceeds benefit Gulf Shores Garden Club Scholarship Fund.

• February 6^th and 7^th at 7:30 pm at the Erie Meyer Civic Center in Gulf Shores, In the Mood presents their retro 1940′s musical revue with singers, dancers and the sensational String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra. For more information visit www.cityofgulfshores.org or call (251) 968-1172.

• North Baldwin Community Concerts presents Tribute to Hank Williams, Sr. starring Las Vegas Impersonator as Hank.  Concert will be on February 14^th at 7:00 pm at Faulkner Community College Performing Arts Center in Bay Minette.  Tickets are $20.00 and will be available for sale at the door prior to concert.  Don’t miss this wonderful country music show!

• February 18, 2012 (Saturday before Mardi Gras) MARDI GRAS FEST 3 in Bay Minette at Halliday Park, 300 McMeans Avenue (Highway 59). 10am-6pm. Entertainment TBA. Vendors, Demonstrations, Kids Zone. LIFESouth Blood Drive. Moon Pie Eating Contest sponsored by Toomey’s Mardi Gras. 7th Annual Mystic Revelers Mardi Gras Parade 12pm, MARDI GRAS FEST is on parade route. Free admission and parking. Presented by Bay Minette Civic Club, benefits Charity Fund. Sponsors and Vendors needed. www.bmcivicclub.com 251-463-1909.

• February 20^th at 2:00 pm The Wharf Kids Mardi Gras Parade on Main Street at the Wharf. Watch and enjoy as revelers throw sweets, trinkets, beads and toys.  Admission is free!

• LuLu’s 8^th Anniversary Celebration and Boat Parade February 21^st. Join us on Fat Tuesday for our 8^th Anniversary Celebration and Boat Parade. Parade leaves the Wharf at 3:00 pm and ends at LuLu’s. Doors open at 10:00 am. Live music from Glen David Andrews and Sugarcane Jane.

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