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Nov 12 - Dec 12    Santa's Helper | Toy Drive
The Annual "Santa's Helper" Toy Drive will be sponsored by "Sunny 105.7-FM" radio. All collected new, unwrapped toys will be presented by the Christian Service Center and distributed throughout the local area (Gulf Shores, Orange Beach & Fort Morgan) to those children in need. A collection box will be at the Chamber of Commerce and everyone is strongly encouraged to bring in a new, unwrapped toy.   
Date: November 12, 2012
Location: Alabama Gulf Coast Area Chamber of Commerce
3150 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Contact: Chamber office
EMail: Events@alagulfcoastchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Throughout the Holiday season, now until 12-12-12.

We will stop collecting the toys on Thursday, December 20th so that we can be certain all toys are delivered in time for Santa's arrival.
Nov 22    Thanksgiving Day
Date: November 22, 2012
Nov 23    The Wharf On Ice Grand Opening
Get ready for some holiday family fun on The Wharf's REAL ice skating rink!    
Date: November 23, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.alwharf.com
Location:

Located on the ground floor of the West Parking Garage, near Ginny Lane.

Contact: (251) 224-1000
Date/Time Details: Grand Opening Friday, Nov. 23, 10:00 am.
Monday - Friday 4-10pm
Saturday-Sunday 10am-10pm

Hours vary during holiday season.
Fees/Admission:

$8 (includes skates) for a 2 hour rental

$10 (includes skates for a 2 hour rental along with ferris wheel ride
 

Nov 23    Save The Boys Campaign 2012
During the months of October and November, LifeBytes has been working with the Testicular Cancer Society to raise awareness and funds to help fight the disease. Local vendors have donated great prizes for the drawing that will be held on November 23rd during our "Black Friday" events. You can register to win a prize by making a donation in the store. You need not be present to win.
Date: November 23, 2012
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Pelican Place Shopping Center
Gulf Shores, AL
Date/Time Details: Friday, Nov. 23, 2012
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Nov 24    Iron Bowl Day-- Alabama vs. Auburn
Date: November 24, 2012
Nov 24    Tea with Santa
Date: November 24, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://villaggiogrille.com
Location: Villaggio Grille
The Wharf
Orange Beach
Contact: Ginny Gilbert
EMail: villaggiogrilleob@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, November 24, 2012
10:00 am
Fees/Admission: $20 per person including tax and gratuity
Nov 27    2012 Christmas Tree Lighting at The Wharf
Join us as Orange Beach celebrates the season! Christmas Tree Lighting and visit from Santa. Christmas caroling, cookies & hot cocoa. Bring your camera for pictures with Santa!
Date: November 27, 2012
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.alwharf.com
Location: The Wharf
Orange Beach, AL    
Contact: alwharf.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, November 27, 2012
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Nov 29    Christmas Market by Delta Kappa Gamma @ Lester's in Orange Beach

The Delta Iota Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma wants to raise funds for
scholarships by hosting a Christmas Market on November 29th 5:00-8:00 at
Lester¹s in Orange Beach! Our scholarships are awarded to children of
educators! We have a place but what we need are vendors and shoppers!

The idea was just to allow only educators with other projects, crafts and
home-based businesses to be the vendors however we have had very little
response from educators wanting to rent a booth/table.

The charge is a $10.00 donation and a small item to be used in the raffles
we hope to have. So now we are asking you to help get the word out to any
one you know who may want a booth for this event. Also, please help
spread the news by printing these fliers/invitations and vendor forms and
sharing them with everyone you know!You may also forward this email out
to every teacher you know in Baldwin County as well!
 

Date: November 29, 2012
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location:

Lester's Restaurant & Bar
24821 Canal Road
Orange Beach, FL 36561

Contact: Nicole W. Bryant
EMail: nbryant99@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: November 29, 20125:00 to 8:00 pm
Nov 29    City of Gulf Shores Christmas Open House
The City of Gulf Shores hosts its annual Christmas Open House on Thursday, November 29.

6:00 p.m. - Enjoy crafts, games, treats & more at the David L. Bodenhamer Center, Thomas B. Norton Public Library, Gulf Shores Museum & South Baldwin Community Theater.

7:30 p.m. - Santa arrives at the Erie Meyer Civic Center

8:00 p.m. - Faulkner State presents a special performance of "The Fruitcake" at the Erie Meyer Civic Center.

Free Admission. For more information contact the Special Events Division at 251-968-1172.

Christmas Open House is a part of the Coastal Christmas campaign.
Date: November 29, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: http://www.gulfshoresal.gov
Location: Erie Meyer Civic Center, David L. Bodenhamer Center, Thomas B. Norton Public Library, Gulf Shores Museum, South Baldwin Community Theater
Contact: Blake Phelps
EMail: bphelps@gulfshoresal.gov
Date/Time Details: November 29, 2012/6:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: FREE
Nov 30 - Dec 2    Junior USTA Tournament
The City of Gulf Shores will be hosting their Junior USTA tournament November 30-December 2.
Date: November 30, 2012
Website: http://www.usta.com
Location: George C. Meyer Tennis Center
2049 West 2nd St.
Gulf Shores, AL    36542
Contact: George C. Meyer Tennis Center, 251-968-1431
Date/Time Details: November 30 - December 2, 2012
Nov 30    Holiday Open House
For the Beautiful Ladies of Orange Beach

4 Shops 1 Stop!

Reflexions Hair Salon
FREE Blow dry Boot Camp(6-8)
$10 off $50 Gift Certificates
20% off ALL Retail Products

Wildflowers Boutique
25% off Dress and Tops
30% off Shooes

Rejuvenation Med Spa
Buy One Get One 1/2 price Gift Certificates
J. Edwards Trunk Show & Rejuvenation Makeovers
Botox Special Buy 2 Areas Get 1 Free

Suns Up Tans
$5 Tans & Free Lotion
$10 Off Airbrush Tanning
Purchase 1 Month Tanning and Get 2 Free Tans

Refreshments and Hors D'oeuvre at participating stores!
Date: November 30, 2012
Website: http://www.reflexionshairsalon.com
Location: Village Plaza
25814 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL
Contact: Deborah Davis
EMail: reflexionshairsalon@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: 10:00 am ~ 8:00 pm
Nov 30    Ladies of Village Plaza Holiday Open House
Everything a beautiful woman needs, 4 shops 1 stop for food drinks gift baskets, gift certificates, specials.
Date: November 30, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Location: Village Plaza on Canal Road in Orange Beach
Contact: Debbie Davis at Reflexions or Terri Long at Wildflowers
EMail: reflexionshairsalon@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: November 30th 10am - 8pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Nov 30    Christmas Market supporting Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship Fund
Great Shopping of arts, crafts, handmade items by local teachers.  Proceeds will go to the Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship fund.  This teacher sorority supports scholarships for High School Seniors that are majoring in Education.  Get your Christmas List DONE!!
Date: November 30, 2012
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Lester's on Canal Road
Contact: Nicole Bryant and Karen White
EMail: nbryant99@yahoo.com & nwbryantbcbe.org
Date/Time Details: November 30th 5pm - 7pm
Fees/Admission: $1 donation to the Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship Fund
Nov 30    Taste of the Islands
The Mystical Order of Mirams present the Taste of the Islands. Taste of the Islands is a Holiday Gala featuring cuisine from our coastal area, cocktails, silent auction & entertainment.
In 2011 we had over 35 restaurants participate and 400 attendees.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit toys for tots.
Date: November 30, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Website: http://www.mirams.info
Location: The Wharf Conference Center
Contact: Becky Johnson
EMail: sec.becky@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: November 30, 2012 6:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $60.00 per person. You may purchase a table(seats 10) for $600.00. Tickets/tables will be sold in advance.
Dec 1    Sail with Santa on Wild Hearts

Tell Santa what you want for Christmas on the 53ft catamaran, Wild Hearts while sailing the beautiful waters of Orange Beach!  Enjoy cookies and eggnog.  A professional photographer will be available to take your photo with Santa.  Reservations are required.  Call 251.981.6700.

50% of proceeds will be donated to the Salvation Army's Angel Tree.

Date: December 1, 2012
Website: http://www.sailwildhearts.com
Location: Across from Perdido Beach Resort
27200 Perdido Beach Blvd.
Orange Beach, AL
Contact: Wild Hearts Reservations 251.981.6700
Date/Time Details: Saturday, December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2012    
Call for reservations and schedule.
Dec 1    Christmas Angel Breakfast
Gulf Shores United Methodist Church (GSUMC) invites preschoolers thru 2nd graders and their families to the annual Christmas Angel Breakfast on Saturday, December 1st at 9:00am in the Building B - Auditorium (located in the Winn-Dixie Shopping Center).

A breakfast of “Angel” pancakes will be served at 9:00am. There will be “Angel” favors and you will have a chance to have your photo taken with an “Angel!” You don’t want to miss this opportunity.

There is no admission; however, reservations are requested. Please call the church office 251-968-2411 for more information or to make reservations.

You may also log onto the GSUMC website www.gulfshoresumc.org for other Christmas events or church opportunities.
Date: December 1, 2012
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.gulfshoresumc.org
Location: 1720 Gulf Shores Parkway (Winn Dixie Shopping Center)
Building B - Auditorium
Contact: 251-968-2411
EMail: melissa@gulfshoresumc.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, December 1st
9:00 am
Fees/Admission: Free and open to the public; however, reservations are requested.
Dec 1    Pics With Santa

PICTURES WITH SANTA

COTTON BAYOU BEACH ACCESS

2-5PM

$20 DONATION  (INCLUDES FULL IMAGE RIGHTS)

PROCEEDS GO TO FUND YOUTH MISSION TRIPS

Great for Christmas cards!

Date: December 1, 2012
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.orangebeachumc.org
Location: Cotton Bayou Beach Access in OB
Contact: Brady Haynes 205-213-9222
EMail: brady@orangebeachumc.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, December 1st 2-5pm
Fees/Admission: $20 donation (includes full image rights)
Dec 1    Dinner Party

Learn how to make a few basic dishes that can be modified to create different themes for a successful dinner party. After a short discussion of planning, decorating and table setting the class will move to the kitchen to prepare a menu for a dinner party. After cooking the meal and decorating the dining room the class will sit down together to enjoy their creation. This is a hands-on class.

Instructor: Roach Location: Gulf Shores Campus

$50 per person Dec 1st Saturday 3pm-6pm

Date: December 1, 2012
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Website: http://www.faulknerstate.edu/programs/cpd
Location: Faulkner State Gulf Shores Campus
Contact: 251-990-0445
EMail: Tracie.Ethington@faulknerstate.edu
Date/Time Details: Saturday Dec 1, 2012 3-6pm
Fees/Admission: $50 per person
Dec 1    City of Gulf Shores Christmas Parade & Beach Celebration
The 3rd Annual Christmas Parade will feature festive floats from around the region followed by a stunning lighting ceremony and celebration at the Gulf Shores Public Beach.

Bring the whole family to the picnic area at Gulf Place to have their picture taken with Santa & enjoy refreshments, crafts, a live nativity, entertainment and the SEC Championship game.

Free Admission.

Reserve your spot in the Gulf Shores Christmas Parade by following the link below & submitting an online application.

http://www.gulfshoresal.gov/specialevents/documents/2012_parade_entry_form.pdf

The Gulf Shores Christmas Parade & Beach Celebration is a part of the Coastal Christmas campaign.
Date: December 1, 2012
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.gulfshoresal.gov
Location: Gulf Shores Public Beach
Contact: Blake Phelps
EMail: bphelps@gulfshoresal.gov
Date/Time Details: December 1, 2012/4:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: FREE
Dec 2 - Dec 10    Nativity Open House
A display of nativity sets.    
Date: December 2, 2012
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: First Baptist Church of Orange Beach
4773 Bay Circle at Canal Road
Orange Beach, AL 36561
Contact: (251) 981-4288
Date/Time Details: Sunday, Dec. 2 through Monday, Dec. 10, 2012
Dec 2    Chris-myth Busters
The Children's Choir of Gulf Shores United Methodist Church will perform Chris-myth Busters on Sunday, December 2nd, at 9:45 am in the Building B - Auditorium (1720 Gulf Shores Parkway - Winn Dixie Shopping Center).

Chris-myth Busters created Dennis and Nan Allen (Brentwood Kids Music Club), is a musical discovering the truth in Christmas. Ethan has a new brother, Michael. Only Michael's not a cute little bundle of joy. He's a pretty big kid ... adopted ... and a bit of an annoying trivia buff. When Michael starts busting some myths about Christmas to Ethan's friends, it causes quite a stir.

GSUMC welcomes the public to celebrate with us during this Christmas season. For more information, call the church office at 251-968-2411 or visit the church website at www.gulfshoresumc.org.
Date: December 2, 2012
Time: 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Website: http://www.gulfshoresumc.org
Location: 1720 Gulf Shores Parkway (Winn Dixie Shopping Center)
Building B - Auditorium
Contact: Church Office: 251-968-2411
EMail: melissa@gulfshoresumc.org
Date/Time Details: Sunday, December 2, 2012
9:45 am
Fees/Admission: Free and open to the public.
Dec 2    Children's Christmas Musical- GSUMC
Date: December 2, 2012
Time: 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Location: Gulf Shores United Methodist Church
EMail: 251-968-2411
Date/Time Details: December 2, 2012 at 9:45 a.m.
Dec 2    Handel's Messiah

Gulf Shores United Methodist Church (GSUMC) hosts the Choral Society of Pensacola and Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Sunday, December 2nd at 2:30 pm. They will perform Handel's Messiah  in the church sanctuary located at 1900 Gulf Shores Parkway. Handel’s Messiah was first performed in Dublin, Ireland in April, 1742; however, over the years has become a Christmas favorite.

The Choral Society of Pensacola and the Choral Society Orchestra will be conducted by Xiaolun Chen, Choral Society Artistic Directory. Guest soloists include: Carla Connors, soprano; Lainie Diamond, alto; Randall Black, tenor; and Patrick Jacobs, baritone.

Tickets can be purchased at GSUMC office during the week. General admission is $15 per person; reserved seating is $20 per person. Proceeds go to the Choral Society of Pensacola.

For more information, call the church office at 251-968-2411 or visit the church website at www.gulfshoresumc.org.
 

The Choral Society of Pensacola and the Choral Society Orchestra will be conducted by Xiaolun Chen, Choral Society Artistic Directory. Guest soloists include: Carla Connors, soprano; Lainie Diamond, alto; Randall Black, tenor; and Patrick Jacobs, baritone.

Tickets can be purchased at GSUMC office during the week. General admission is $15 per person; reserved seating is $20 per person. Proceeds go to the Choral Society of Pensacola.

For more information, call the church office at 251-968-2411 or visit the church website at www.gulfshoresumc.org.

Date: December 2, 2012
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.gulfshoresumc.org
Location: Gulf Shores United Methodist Church
1900 Gulf Shores Parkway
Contact: Church Office 251-968-2411
EMail: melissa@gulfshoresumc.org
Date/Time Details: Sunday, December 2nd
2:30 pm
Fees/Admission: Tickets: Reserved seating: $20 per person
General Admission: $15 per person
Tickets on sale at the GSUMC office.
Dec 4    Steaks with Santa
Relax from the hustle of Christmas Shopping by having a Steak with Santa!  Enjoy a steak on the water at Sportsman Marina AND support Orange Beach Elementary School.  All proceeds go to the school. 
Date: December 4, 2012
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Shipp's Harbour Grill at Sportsman Marina; East on Canal Road in Orange Beach
Contact: Regina Shipp
EMail: Harbourgrill@bellsouth.net
Date/Time Details: December 4th 5-8pm
Fees/Admission: Fundraiser for Orange Beach Elementary School
Dec 4    Christmas On The Coast Old Time Radio Hour
Faulkner State Community College is presenting an Old Time Radio Show where students will showcase their talents in music, dance and instrumental ensembles. Children are encouraged to attend since Santa will be stopping by, taking Christmas wishes. Donations for Toys for Tots will be collected as well.    
Date: December 4, 2012
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Faulkner State Community College (Bay Minette Campus)
Highway 31 South
Bay Minette, Alabama 36507
Contact: Sara Godwin, Office of College Relations, 1-800-381-3722
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, December 4
7:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Admission is free.
Dec 7    "Light Up the Arts" on the Coast
Pottery Throwing, Glass Blowing, and Shopping. Opportunity to purchase a unique gift for those on your Christmas list. View the beautifully decorated trees and purchase a glass or mug for your beverage.        
Date: December 7, 2012
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: http://www.orangebeachartcenter.com
Location: Coastal Art Center of Orange Beach
26389 Canal Road
Orange Beach, AL 36561
Contact: Jeanne Duffy -981-2787, Tommie Werneth - 981-6179
Date/Time Details: Please note correct date, Friday, December 7, 2012
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Dec 8    Santa Drop at the Flora-Bama
Santa's coming to visit! Watch Santa parachute onto the beautiful beaches gulf side of the Flora-Bama. Listen to the great live music, enjoy taking pictures with Santa and all of the fun and games that the Flora-Bama is known for.
Date: December 8, 2012
Website: http://www.florabama.com
EMail: info@florabama.com
Dec 8    5K Jingle Bell Run
5k Jingle Bell Run
Date: December 8, 2012
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Start and stops at the Flora-Bama.
Contact: Mike Pate, 251-980-1045
EMail: windshirts@earthlink.net
Date/Time Details: Sat., December 8, 2012
9:00am - 11am
Dec 8    Cookie Extravaganza

Orange Beach United Methodist Church, sponsored by The Martha Circle, presents COOKIE EXTRAVAGANZA. Get your special cookies and candies for Christmas gifts. New surprises this year!!!

Date: December 8, 2012
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: OBUMC, Brooks Center
28751 Canal Road
Orange Beach, AL
Contact: 251- 981-6751
EMail: kfleming@orangebeachumc.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, Dec. 8
9:00 am - Noon
Dec 8    Merry Market at The Wharf
Holiday Arts & Crafts Market at the Events Center at The Wharf.  Part of the Coastal Christmas Campaign. Great gifts for all occasions!


Booth spaces start at $125.  Contact Vicki Stillings to reserve your space at 251.968.7200.
Date: December 8, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Orange Beach Events Center
at the Wharf
Contact: Vicki Stillings 251.968.7200
EMail: membership@alagulfcoastchamber.com
Date/Time Details: 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Admission is free and open to the public
Dec 8    Sail with Santa on Wild Hearts

Tell Santa what you want for Christmas on the 53ft catamaran, Wild Hearts while sailing the beautiful waters of Orange Beach!  Enjoy cookies and eggnog.  A professional photographer will be available to take your photo with Santa.  Reservations are required.  Call 251.981.6700.

50% of proceeds will be donated to the Salvation Army's Angel Tree.

Date: December 8, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.sailwildhearts.com
Location: Across from Perdido Beach Resort
27200 Perdido Beach Blvd.
Orange Beach, AL
Contact: Wild Hearts Reservations 251.981.6700
Date/Time Details: Saturday, December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2012    
Call for reservations and schedule.
Dec 8    Billy Claus Arrival at LuLu's
Family fun, free arts & crafts.  Same day as the Boat Parade.  Come watch the boats launch from Lulu's.

A visit to Lucy Buffett’s LuLu’s is a laid-back escape to coastal fun and savory cooking. Lucy is a top-notch cook, successful writer, and like her big brother Jimmy, can throw a party that you won’t soon forget. LuLu’s offers waterfront dining on the beautiful Intracoastal Waterway with live music nightly. Try a Cheeseburger in Paradise, fresh made onion rings, Lucy’s amazing seafood gumbo, and many more of Lucy’s favorite recipes. Kids of all ages love LuLu’s for the sand pile, Mountain of Youth, exciting gift shop, beach volleyball, outdoor Bama Breeze bar, and lots of other things to entertain the whole family. There’s always something fun happening at LuLu’s.

Date: December 8, 2012
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: LuLu's at Homeport Marina
Contact: Cindy Pouyadou
EMail: cindy@lulubuffett.com
Date/Time Details: 11:00 am
Dec 8    Christmas Open House
Join the shops at the Wharf for a Christmas Open House.
   
Date: December 8, 2012
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Website: http://www.hlhood.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, December 8, 2012
3-6 pm
Dec 8    Wharf Christmas Open House
Stroll down Main Street at The Wharf in Orange Beach and see what deals there are for the holiday season.  Stores will be offering specials and gift ideas, along with regular and adult beverages and finger foods for customers to enjoy while they shop and wait for the Boat Parade to pass by The Wharf around 7pm.
Date: December 8, 2012
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: The shops at The Wharf, Orange Beach
Contact: Marla Warner
EMail: marlaw@alwharf.com
Date/Time Details: 12/08/2012, 4-7pm
Fees/Admission: Free and Open to the Public
Dec 8    Annual Christmas Lighted Boat Parade

27th Annual Christmas Lighted Boat Parade held on the 2nd Saturday in December each year.  Beginning at 5:30pm, the parade travel the Intracoastal Waterway Canal and ends approximately around 8:30pm.  The parade begins from LuLu's at Homeport Marina and ends at Zeke's Landing Marina. FREE for all private boats.

Deadline to register is Friday, Nov 30th!

Date: December 8, 2012
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: http://www.alagulfcoastchamber.com/pages/BoatParade
Location: The parade travels  the Intracoastal Waterway Canal east and ends approximately around 8:30pm.  The parade begins from LuLu's at Homeport Marina in Gulf Shores and ends at Zeke's Landing Marina in Orange Beach.  
EMail: lauren@alagulfcoastchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 5:30 pm.
Fees/Admission: FREE
Dec 9    Live Nativity at Orange Beach City Hall
Drive by a live nativity at Orange Beach City Hall on Sunday, December 9th from 5-8 pm. Sponsored by the Orange Beach United Methodist Church.
Date: December 9, 2012
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Orange Beach City Hall
Contact: Yo Johnson
EMail: yolanda@jdevinecompany.com
Date/Time Details: December 9th 5-8pm
Fees/Admission: FREE - Drive by
Dec 9    Christmas Concert at GSUMC
Free Event at Gulf Shores United Methodist Church
Date: December 9, 2012
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Contact: 251-968-2411
Date/Time Details: December 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Dec 11    Santa Claus at the Orange Beach Public Library
Date: December 11, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Orange Beach Public Library
26267 Canal Road
Orange Beach, AL   
Contact: Steven Gillis
EMail: sgillis@cityoforangebeach.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, December 11, 2012
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Dec 11    Christmas Extravaganza
The Christmas Extravaganza is December 11 at 6:30 pm at the Orange Beach Event Center. It will feature the elementary and middle school choral ensembles as well as the elementary, middle school and high school bands.    
Date: December 11, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Orange Beach Event Center
4671 Wharf Parkway
Orange Beach, AL 36561
Contact: William Mixon
EMail: WMixon@bcbe.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, December 11, 2012
6:30 pm
Dec 12    Christmas Open House at Circle K in OBA
Need a jolt of java?! Stop by Circle K for Christmas Coffee for you!  Grab a fresh baked cookie for the kids enter to win prizes on December 12 from 3-6pm.
Date: December 12, 2012
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Circle K on Perdido Beach Blvd. in Orange Beach
Contact: Allena Mitchell
EMail: str07744@CircleK.com
Date/Time Details: December 12th 3pm - 6pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Dec 12    Friends of the Library Christmas Open House
Date: December 12, 2012
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Orange Beach Public Library
26267 Canal Road
Orange Beach AL 36561
Contact: Steve Gillis
EMail: sgillis@cityoforangebeach.com
Dec 13    Chamber Holiday Open House
Please join the Chamber in their 7th Annual Holiday Open House Thursday, December 13th from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at 3150 Gulf Shores Parkway.

Refreshments will be provided.
Date: December 13, 2012
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Alabama Gulf Coast Area Chamber of Commerce
3150 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL
Contact: Vicki Stillings 251.968.7200
EMail: membership@alagulfcoastchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, December 13th
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Dec 15    Sail with Santa on Wild Hearts

Tell Santa what you want for Christmas on the 53ft catamaran, Wild Hearts while sailing the beautiful waters of Orange Beach!  Enjoy cookies and eggnog.  A professional photographer will be available to take your photo with Santa.  Reservations are required.  Call 251.981.6700.

50% of proceeds will be donated to the Salvation Army's Angel Tree.

Date: December 15, 2012
Website: http://www.sailwildhearts.com
Location: Across from Perdido Beach Resort
27200 Perdido Beach Blvd.
Orange Beach, AL
Contact: Wild Hearts Reservations 251.981.6700
Date/Time Details:

Saturday, December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2012    
Call for reservations and schedule.

Times Available
10:00am - 11:30am
12:00pm - 1:30pm
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Dec 15    City of Gulf Shores Breakfast with Santa
Don't miss your chance to have your picture taken with Santa and enjoy a delicious breakfast complete with sausage, eggs, pancakes, biscuits and more.

Admission: $4.00
3 & Under - FREE

Call 251-968-1172 for more information.

Breakfast with Santa is a part of the Coastal Christmas campaign.
Date: December 15, 2012
Time: 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Website: http://www.gulfshoresal.gov
Location: Erie Meyer Civic Center
Contact: Blake Phelps
EMail: bphelps@gulfshoresal.gov
Date/Time Details: December 15, 2012
8:00 am
Fees/Admission: $4.00
Children 3 & Under - FREE
Dec 15    Santa's Sleigh Pet Portraits BARC! Fundraiser
The Baldwin County Humane Society (BARC!) is partnering with Pet Portrait Network and Robertsdale Feed Store for a holiday fundraiser. For a minimum $10 donation, professional pictures of pet(s) on Santa's sleigh will be taken at Robertsdals Feed Store on Saturday, December 15 from 9 am until 3 pm. Each additional pet that is added to the pictures is $5. All proceeds benefit BARC!
Date: December 15, 2012
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://www.BaldwinHumane.org
Location: Robertsdale Feed Store
21353 Alabama 59
Robertsdale, AL 36567
Contact: Karen Ignatz, Executive Director, 251-928-4585
Date/Time Details: Saturday, December 15, 2012
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Minimum $10 donation. $5 for each additional pet.
Dec 15    San Roc Cay Christmas Memories
San Roc Cay will be rockin' for Christmas Season!  Mail your Santa letter in his special post office box,  Pictures with Santa at Life's a Canvas, cookies, hot cocoa, family fun, Shopping!  See you at San Roc!
Date: December 15, 2012
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: San Roc Cay - Life's a Canvas
Contact: John Grant Gordon
EMail: johngrant@lifesacanvasob.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, December 15th
2-4 pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Dec 16    CLC Kids Program
CLC Kids Christmas Program and Griefshare: Surviving The Holidays.
Date: December 16, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.christianlifechurch.tv
Location: Christian Life Church
25550 Canal Road
Orange Beach, AL  36561
Contact: 251-967-4840
Date/Time Details: Sunday, December 16, 2012
6:00 pm
Dec 20    Christmas Jam Session
Take time to enjoy the Season!  Enjoy a Jam Session one of Orange Beach's local bake shops.  Play an instrument?  Bring it!  Clap your hands?  Enjoy it!  Like to Jam?  Schedule it!  Drop by the evening of Dec 20th.
Date: December 20, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: The Dancing Cup - Bear Point Plaza across from the Keg on Canal Road in Orange Beach
Contact: Rhonda Hill
EMail: Dancingcupcafe@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: December 20th 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Dec 22    Sail with Santa on Wild Hearts

Tell Santa what you want for Christmas on the 53ft catamaran, Wild Hearts while sailing the beautiful waters of Orange Beach!  Enjoy cookies and eggnog.  A professional photographer will be available to take your photo with Santa.  Reservations are required.  Call 251.981.6700.

50% of proceeds will be donated to the Salvation Army's Angel Tree.

Date: December 22, 2012
Website: http://www.sailwildhearts.com
Location: Across from Perdido Beach Resort
27200 Perdido Beach Blvd.
Orange Beach, AL
Contact: Wild Hearts Reservations 251.981.6700
Date/Time Details: Saturday, December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2012    
Call for reservations and schedule.

Times Available
10:00am - 11:30am
12:00pm - 1:30pm
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Dec 22    San Roc Cay Christmas Memories
San Roc Cay will be rockin' for Christmas Season! Mail your Santa letter in his special post office box, Pictures with Santa at Life's a Canvas, cookies, hot cocoa, family fun, Shopping! See you at San Roc!
Date: December 22, 2012
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: San Roc Cay - Life's a Canvas
Contact: John Grant Gordon
EMail: johngrant@lifesacanvasob.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, December 22nd
2-4 pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Dec 24    Christmas Eve Mass - St Thomas by the Sea

Experience Christmas in this special Christmas eve Mass on December 24th at 5pm

Date: December 24, 2012
Time: 5:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: St. Thomas By the Sea Catholic Church
26547 Perdido Beach Blvd.
East of 161 in Orange Beach
Contact: Susanne Laurier
EMail: stthomas@gulftel.com
Date/Time Details: December 24th at 5pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Dec 24    Christmas Eve Communion Service
Come & Worship in a Christmas Eve Communion Service from 6-7pm which will include Christmas Carols and candles. Come & Go Communion from 7pm - 9pm as Sr. Pastor, Dr. Alan McBride will be administering communion to individuals, groups and families that would like to take communion together.  Communion is open to ALL who want to partake of communion as the United Methodist Church believe God's grace is provided to ALL.
Date: December 24, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Orange Beach United Methodist Church
28751 Canal Road
East of 161 in Orange Beach.
Contact: Karen Fleming
EMail: kfleming@orangebeachumc.org
Date/Time Details: December 24th
6-7 pm and 7-9 pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Dec 24    Christmas Eve Service - Orange Beach Baptist Church
Come and enjoy Christmas Eve Services in a Southern Baptist Church.
Date: December 24, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Orange Beach First Baptist Church
East on Canal Road next to Waterfront Park
Contact: Vivian Leigh Hanich
EMail: vivianleighhanich@hotmail.com
Date/Time Details: December 24th at 6pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Dec 25    Christmas Potluck
Share the holiday cheer with the Flora-Bama. Bring a covered dish and happy cheer to enjoy an afternoon with us.
More information to follow.
Date: December 25, 2012
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://www.florabama.com
Location: 17401 Perdido Key Dr.
Pensacola, FL 32507
Contact: Tonia Turner
EMail: info@florabama.com
Date/Time Details: December 25, 2012
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dec 25    Christmas Mass - St Thomas by the Sea
Christmas Mass. Come and worship with us on Christmas Day as we celebrate the birth of Jesus.  Our elaborate manger scene is on display and the church will be open thirty minutes prior to services for viewing.  Merry Christmas!
Date: December 25, 2012
Time: 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: St. Thomas By the Sea Catholic Church
26547 Perdido Beach Blvd.
East of 161 in Orange Beach
Contact: Suzanne Laurier
EMail: stthomas@gulftel.com
Date/Time Details: December 25th
9 am
Fees/Admission: Free
Dec 29    Flora-Bama Make it to the Line Run/Walk
Walk or Run that amazing Christmas dinner off with the Flora-Bama Make it to the Line 4 mile festivity!
More information to follow!
Date: December 29, 2012
Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.florabama.com
Location: 17401 Perdido Key Dr.
Pensacola, FL 32507
EMail: info@florabama.com
Date/Time Details: December 29, 2012
8:00am - 2:00pm
Dec 31 - Jan 1    Flora-Bama New Years Eve Bash
Celebrate the New Year with the Flora-Bama! Farewell to the old and Cheers to the New! 2013 is guaranteed to be an amazing year for you; start it with us!
More information to follow!
Date: December 31, 2012
Website: http://www.florabama.com
Location: 17401 Perdido Key Dr.
Pensacola, FL 32507
EMail: info@florabama.com
Date/Time Details: December 31, 2012
Dec 31    Noon Year's Eve
Bring the entire family starting at 10:00 am and have a family-friendly NOON Year's Eve Countdown.  We start counting down at 11:59 AM!   After the countdown, enjoy  balloon drop at noon, followed by arts & crafts and live music.

A visit to Lucy Buffett’s LuLu’s is a laid-back escape to coastal fun and savory cooking. Lucy is a top-notch cook, successful writer, and like her big brother Jimmy, can throw a party that you won’t soon forget. LuLu’s offers waterfront dining on the beautiful Intracoastal Waterway with live music nightly. Try a Cheeseburger in Paradise, fresh made onion rings, Lucy’s amazing seafood gumbo, and many more of Lucy’s favorite recipes. Kids of all ages love LuLu’s for the sand pile, Mountain of Youth, exciting gift shop, beach volleyball, outdoor Bama Breeze bar, and lots of other things to entertain the whole family. There’s always something fun happening at LuLu’s.

Date: December 31, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Lulu's at Homeport Marina
200 East 25th Ave.
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Contact: Cindy Pouyadou
EMail: cindy@lulubuffett.com
Date/Time Details: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Dec 31 - Jan 1    New Year's Eve Party at The Hangout
New Year’s Eve Party at The Hangout
Ring in the New Year on the beach at The Hangout!

DJ Jermaine Quiz will be rockin’ the night away with his New Orleans Funky Mash-ups to include live horns, strings, turntables and vocals. Balloon drop at midnight for your chance to win Hangout Music Fest Tickets. Champagne toast and appetizers included with entry. Just $15 in advance online, $20 at the door, $15 with military ID at the door. 21 and up event.

Stay the night right next door at The Phoenix All Suites for just $110 a night on Dec 31 and Jan 1

Call Brett-Robinson Vacation Rentals at 1-800-211-7892 (promo code 491155) www.phoenixallsuites.com
Date: December 31, 2012
Time: 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Website: http://www.thehangout.com
Location: The Hangout
101 E Beach Blvd
Contact: Tara McMeans Marketing Director
EMail: tara@thehangoutal.com
Date/Time Details: 12-31-12 New Years Eve. Doors open at 9pm.
Fees/Admission: Just $15 in advance online, $20 at the door, $15 with military ID at the door.
Jan 1    Hangout/Kiwanis/Gulf Shores Polar Bear Dip

Bring in the New Year with a Polar Bear Dip at Gulf Shores Public Beach on
New Year's Day 2013. Participants are encouraged to come in costume and
celebrate the new year with a high noon plunge in the Gulf of Mexico
directly in front of The Hangout, at the south end of Hwy. 59 in Gulf
Shores. The pre and post dip party at the Hangout will include live music
and a Slip-n Slide for kids young and old. Prizes will be awarded for the
best costumes, and a special cash award will be presented to the "loudest"
Snowbird Club.

The party and Dip are free. A $15 event T-shirt purchase
(while supplies last) includes a post dip breakfast buffet at The Hangout.
T-shirts will be available  before the run (while supplies last) at The
Hangout or at www.gulfshoreskiwanis.org. The Dip is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Gulf Shores, with cooperation from the City of Gulf Shores and The Hangout.

 

Date: January 1, 2013
Website: http://www.gulfshoreskiwanis.org
Location: Directly in front of The Hangout
Gulf Shores Beach at the south end of Highway 59
Gulf Shores, AL
Date/Time Details: 12:00 noon
Fees/Admission: The party and Dip are free. A $15 event T-shirt purchase
(while supplies last) includes a post dip breakfast buffet at The Hangout.
T-shirts will be available  before the run (while supplies last) at The
Hangout or at www.gulfshoreskiwanis.org.
Jan 1    Flora-Bama Polar Bear Dip
Take a dip in the Gulf of Mexico with your friends at the Flora-Bama. High noon run into the Gulf of Mexico letting the past be the past; wash it all away. 2013 is guaranteed to bring your prosperity, good friends and incredible live music.
Start 2013 with the Flora-Bama and "do it with us on the line".
Date: January 1, 2013
Website: http://www.florabama.com
Location: 17401 Perdido Key Dr.
Pensacola, FL 32507
EMail: info@florabama.com
Date/Time Details: January 1, 2012  Beginning at noon
Jan 1    2nd Annual Polar Bear Dip at The Hangout
Slip n’ slide your way into the Gulf of Mexico, enjoy live music by Grayson Capps, and celebrate New Year’s Day The Hangout way!

Slip n’ Slide, Jump, Jive an’Wail, and Take the Plunge into the Gulf of Mexico for a non-traditional, family friendly, Polar Bear Dip in Gulf Shores. The Kiwanis Club of Gulf Shores presents the second annual Slip n’ Slide Polar Bear Dip at high noon on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at Gulf Shores Public Beach in front of The Hangout. All participants will be treated to a great post dip party at The Hangout with complimentary chili (while supplies last) and live music by Grayson Capps and The Lost Cause Minstrels.

Activities begin at 11am with the opening of the beach front slide and live music by David “Hornman’’ Jones inside The Hangout. The plunge will take place at high noon and is followed by the post-dip party featuring live music, prizes for best costumes, and a special cash award to the “loudest” Snowbird Club. Of course, all the football bowl games will be shown on the Hangout’s 20+ TV screens.

Polar Bear Dip souvenir T-shirts are on sale now at The Hangout for $15 and 100% of the proceeds benefit the Gulf Shores Kiwanis Club. Representatives from the Law Enforcement Torch Run will be selling caps and T-shirts to benefit Alabama Special Olympics day of. Both organizations will be accepting charitable contributions at the event.

Since 1985, the Kiwanis Club of Gulf Shores has raised and distributed hundreds of thousands of dollars and has had a good time doing it. Its members are key citizens from the Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Foley Metro that get involved to improve the lives of children. The club meets on Tuesdays at noon in the Palmer Dining Room at Craft Farms Golf Course. Visitors are always welcome. Visit gulfshoreskiwanis.org for more information.
Date: January 1, 2013
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.thehangout.com
Location: The Hangout
101 E Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Contact: Tara McMeans Marketing Director
EMail: tara@thehangoutal.com
Date/Time Details: 1-1-13 New Years Day
Fees/Admission: Free Event
Feb 6    Coastal Christmas Committee Meeting
Committee meeting for Coastal Christmas
Date: February 6, 2013
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Website: https://secure2.chambermaster.com/directory/jsp/events/dlg/Public_AddReg.jsp?ccid=487&eventid=2850
Location: Alabama Gulf Coast Area Chamber of Commerce
New conference room - north side of the building
3150 Gulf Shores Pkwy.
Gulf Shores, AL  36542
*Please park on the south side of the building and use north side entrance

Contact: Lauren Turner (251) 968-6901
EMail: lauren@mycoastalchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, February 6th 9:30am- 10:30am
Jun 3    Coastal Christmas Committee Meeting
Coastal Christmas Committee Meeting
Date: June 3, 2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Website: http://www.alagulfcoastchamber.com/pages/CoastalChristmas
Location:

Alabama Gulf Coast Area Chamber of Commerce
McCarron-Raley Boardroom

Please park on the south side of the building and use the north entrance to the boardroom.

Contact: Lauren Turner (251) 968-4237
EMail: lauren@mygulfcoastchamber.com
Date/Time Details:

Monday, June 3rd

9:00am

Fees/Admission: Please RSVP 
Nov 29 - Jan 1    Coastal Christmas Holidy Season

WHAT IS COASTAL CHRISTMAS?

It’s a growing -- and glowing -- collection of existing and new holiday events designed to showcase our Coastal Baldwin region as the perfect destination for holiday travel and shopping opportunities.  Many businesses, local organizations and governmental entities have come together to bring you this new annual event series.

 

Date: November 29, 2013
Website: http://alagulfcoastchamber.com/pages/CoastalChristmas/
Location:

Alabama Gulf Coast towns

EMail: Info@alagulfcoastchamber.com
Dec 5    Classical Christmas Concert
Concert featuring Victor and Megan Andzulis, presented by the Marjorie Younce Snook Public Library.
Date: December 5, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Summerdale Municipal Complex
Contact: Yolanda Devine Johnson
EMail: Yolanda@jdevinecompany.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, December 5th, 7:00pm
Dec 13    Merry Market (gifts and crafts expo)
2nd Annual Merry Market at the Orange Beach Events Center at the Wharf.
Two days of fine arts, arts & craft and unique gifts.
Admission is free and it is open to the public.
Date: December 13, 2013
Time: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.mygulfcoastchamber.com
Location: Orange Beach Events Center
at the Wharf
Contact: Vicki Stillings 251.968.7200
EMail: vicki@mygulfcoastchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, 2:00 p.m. -7:00  p.m. 
Saturday 9 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Admission is FREE.
Open to the Public.
Dec 14    Merry Market (gifts and crafts expo)

Merry Market at the Orange Beach Events Center at the Wharf. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Admission is free and open to the Public.

 

Date: December 14, 2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Orange Beach Events Center
at the Wharf
Contact: Vicki Stillings 251.968.7200
EMail: vicki@mygulfcoastchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Admission is Free
Open to the public