ORANGE BEACH, Ala. — The Orange Beach Fire Department would like to invite the public to the 47th Annual Barbecue on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the food runs out.

It will again be at the Orange Beach Community Center at 27235 Canal Road, across the street from Fire Station 2.

The price is $8 and for this you will get your choice of plate or two sandwiches. The plate includes a pound of chopped pork, baked beans, coleslaw, bread, sauce and a pickle.

Starting at noon we will start selling whole butts and bulk pork. Eat-In or drive through will be available. To get tickets you can call OBFD at 251-981-6166. Tickets will also be available at the door.

All proceeds raised will go toward providing the community with free CPR classes held twice a month at the fire department, fire prevention and public education programs for our local schools, daycares, churches, and senior groups.

The proceeds raised have also help with the construction of a Training room/meeting room so that enables the department have a conducive environment to train firefighters and the space for the community to have civic meetings. This building will also serve the community as our local EMA command building.

The Toys for Girls and Boys at Christmas program also benefits.

Cooking of 4,500 lbs. of Boston Butts on the Black Dragon begins on Friday morning and will finish on Saturday.

The Ladies Auxiliary will be selling homemade baked goods (cookies, brownies, cakes, and pies). All items will be available at the drive thru as well.

If you have any questions please call (251)981-6166. As always, the fire department greatly appreciates the community support.