ORANGE BEACH, Ala. – Orange Beach is “abuzz” as summer draws to an end. We say “goodbye and thank you” to our Kaleo friends from Kansas and Missouri as their mission on our island is complete for another year.
The “midway” is …
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ORANGE BEACH, Ala. – Orange Beach is “abuzz” as summer draws to an end. We say “goodbye and thank you” to our Kaleo friends from Kansas and Missouri as their mission on our island is complete for another year.
The “midway” is leaving The Wharf on August 18 so go enjoy the rides and see the 100 Days of Summer Spectra light show nightly at 8:30pm. C
Congratulations to Matt Fetner for finishing Banking School. Salon Paradise opened next to Grape Escape on Loop Road. This is a new salon, but owners Shell Wright and Julie Racine, with chair operators Candice and Charlene, are not rookies in this business. So check out their new place.
Alabama Gulf Coast Chamber has an invitation drive running through August 22nd. Is your business, church or non-profit a member of the chamber? Our chamber allows everyone to unite in providing a prosperous business environment and community. Memberships to the chamber afford the sponsorship of activities such as the National Shrimp Festival, Coastal Christmas and the sinking of the LuLu. Accept your invitation to join today.
Wednesdays until August 7 at the Coastal Art Center have been Kids’ Art Happening Days as children ages 6-12 gather from 9:30-11:30 to learn about specific artists, create in that artist’s style and enjoy outdoor art activities. Call 981-ARTS for your child’s reservations. Margaret Bigg’s exhibit at The Coastal Art Center has been extended through August. You have not missed it so plan to tour The Gallery today.“
Have you seen someone flying around Terry Cove? Flyboarding is now available in Orange Beach at San Roc Cay. YouTube video shows a person flying like a bird as well as breaching like a whale. This new sport is all the rage in Destin for tourist and locals alike, and now comes here to OB, too.
Bricks, Books and Brunch” sponsored by the Friends of the Orange Beach Library will be Wednesday, August 14 at 10am at the Library. You are invited; just RSVP to friendsofobpl@gmail.com. Enjoy browsing the book sale too. The Friends of the Arts are sponsoring a book signing with Todd Burpo, author of “Heaven is For Real”, at the Coastal Art Center, 10am, August 23. That evening is the “Heaven is for Real” event, 7pm, Orange Beach Event Center, tickets available at www.itickets.com.
The Shrimp Fest Golf Tournament for Education is September 13. Consider a sponsorship or a team to support the Coastal Baldwin Educational Enrichment (CBEE) Foundation.
Lastly, Alabama Garden Club District VIII, Chairman is local, Linda Tucker. She and the Orange Beach Garden Club will be hosting District VIII here in October.
