MOBILE CELEBRATES MARDI GRAS
When: Through Tuesday,
February 12
Mobile is not only recognized as celebrating the first-known American Mardi Gras celebration in 1703, but also is home to the "America's Family Mardi Gras," delighting both young and old from around town and across the nation. This magnificent celebration lasts for more than two-and-a -half weeks and culminates on Fat Tuesday, the day before Lent. For weeks, the streets of downtown Mobile are filled with the sights and sounds of live marching bands, brilliant-colored floats and of course teeming crowds of parade-goers. The floats are glowing spectacles manned by masked riders festooned in satin and sequins, and armed with crowd-pleasing "throws" such as beads, moon pies, doubloons and candy.
Click Here to view an informative website that lists parade dates and routes among other Mardi Gras events and information.
WINTER WEDNESDAYS AT BELLINGRATH GARDENS AND HOME
When: Now through Wednesday, February 27
Where: Bellingrath Gardens and Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore
Every Wednesday, enjoy a special program about Bellingrath Gardens and Home, gardening, local history and nature. Winter Wednesdays at Bellingrath is the perfect place to bring a friend and spend time among 65 acres of blooms.
Cost: Adults $12; Children 5-12, $6.50; and Members and Children 4 and under free. There are additional charges to tour the Home and/or to take the River Cruise.
For more information call 973-2217 or Click Here to view the Bellingrath Gardens and Home website.
MOBILE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT DRIVE-THROUGH FLU SHOT CLINIC
When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, January 11
Where: 48 North Sage Avenue, Mobile (Directly across from the American Red Cross headquarters)
Citizens can get a flu shot from the comfort of their cars when Mobile County Health Department staff offer the 2012-2013 seasonal flu vaccine to those six months and older at a drive-through clinic in Midtown Mobile. Flu shots also are available without an appointment from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Health Department's Immunization Clinic, 251 N. Bayou Street in downtown Mobile. The shots are available by appointment at the Health Department's outlying clinics.
Cost: $15 each, payable in the exact amount by cash or check, or by using Medicaid or Medicare Part B. The waiting time can be decreased by completing a consent form before arriving. Click Here to download the form.
For more information or to make an appointment call the Health Department's Immunization Clinic at 690-8821.
KEEP MOBILE BEAUTIFUL MULCH GIVE-A-WAY
When: 8 a.m. Saturday, January 12
Where: Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds, 1035 Cody Road North, Mobile
The Christmas trees have been collected, Mobile Forest Products is grinding them into mulch and Keep Mobile Beautiful will give it away for free. Area gardeners can use the mulch in flowerbeds to help retain moisture, retard weed growth and return nutrients to the soil. The free mulch will be distributed beginning at 8 a.m. on a first come, first served basis - until it is gone. City of Mobile Public Works crews will load trucks and trailers. There will be a self-load area but you must bring a container and a shovel or pitch fork.
2ND ANNUAL CAN DO GOOD COMPETITION
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, January 12
Where: Gulf Coast Exploreum, 65 Government Street, Downtown Mobile
Can Do Good is a social design competition, sponsored by the engineering firm Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, in which students from local high schools collect canned goods and then use those items to construct themed structures. This teaches children aspects of engineering, architecture, creative design and social responsibility. Canned goods will be solicited for the Bay Area Food Bank at the event. Last year, they collected more than 2,174 pounds of food that helped provide 1,672 meals for those in need in our community. The Exploreum is offering an admission ticket into the Exploreum on January 8 with the donation of three cans. The Exploreum is also offering a family four-pack including tickets to the IMAX theater as part of a drawing. Eligible participants must vote for the viewer's choice award and have their ticket selected.
For more information Click Here to view an informational website.
OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS USA JOB FAIR
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, January 12
Where: AIDT Erich Heine Learning Center, 4th Second Street, Calvert (Click Here for directions.)
Outokumpu Stainless USA (formerly ThyssenKrupp Stainless USA) is looking to fill 150 full time positions immediately, including operator, maintenance, electrical and mechanical positions at base wages between $19-27/hour, plus incentives. The company is asking that you Click Here to apply online beforehand. Though not a requirement, heavy industry, steel or stainless-making experience is a plus. If job seekers have already applied with ThyssenKrupp Stainless USA, the company says there is no need to reapply, but applications should be updated. Click Here to update your application.
For more information contact Outokumpu at 829-3600 or Click Here to view the company's website.
BANKTRUST FIRST LIGHT MARATHON
When: Beginning at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, January 13, 2012
Where: Click Here for course and event maps
This event is host to a marathon, half-marathon, 5-person relay, 1.2-mile fun-run, kid's marathon, and also a pre-race pasta meal and a post-run gala and awards presentation.
To register or for more information contact First Light Marathon at 438-2094 or Click Here to view the event website.
13TH ANNUAL PANTHER PRIDE 5K RUN/WALK
When: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, January 12
Where: Spanish Plaza near Mobile Civic Center
For the last 12 years, the Murphy High School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) has hosted the annual Panther Pride 5K Run. Last year, over 330 runners and walkers completed the 3.1 mile stretch through the streets of Midtown Mobile. This will continue to be a family event for the entire Mobile community. Proceeds from this run will be used for classroom resources and supplies. Due to the destruction sustained Christmas day, teachers' needs have increased. You can help by being a sponsor, runner or just making a donation.
For more information or to register on-line
Click Here.
CITY OF MOBILE DISTRICT 6 MEETING
When: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 24
Where: Mobile Senior Regional Community Center, 3201 Hillcrest Road, Mobile
Join Councilwoman Bess Rich for an opportunity to meet the new Police Commander of the Second Precinct and to hear from a representative of the City's Storm Water Management Department. Please come with your questions and comments.
For more information contact the office of Councilwoman Bess Rich at 208-7441.
COUNTRY MUSIC AND DANCE AT SEMMES COMMUNITY CENTER
When: 7 p.m. Friday, January 25
Where: Semmes Community Center, 10141 Moffett Road, Semmes
Come and join Roy Norman for dancing and fun.
For more information call 490-2510.
For more information on events at the Semmes Community Center, contact Director Robin Dixon at 645-9009.
2013 SENIOR BOWL
When: 3 p.m. Saturday, January 26
Where: Ladd-Peebles Stadium, 1621 Virginia Street, Mobile
The Senior Bowl is the nation's most unique football game and football's premier pre-draft event, annually featuring the country's best senior collegiate football stars and top NFL draft prospects. Teams represent the North and South and are coached by the entire coaching staffs of two National Football League teams. During game week there are several free events, including a chance to meet the players. Click Here for more information on the game week events. Pre-game show features the Atlanta Falcon Cheerleaders, Alabama State University Mighty Marching Hornets, and a tribute to WWII Veterans.
To purchase tickets or for more information contact the Senior Bowl offices at 438-2276 or Click Here to view the event website.
GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON
When: 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Friday, February 1
Where: Mobile Marriott, 3101 Airport Boulevard, Mobile
Join the American Heart Association to learn more about heart disease and heart health at this unique event featuring Keynote Speaker Janie Walters, a renowned speaker and corporate trainer.
To purchase tickets or for more information contact Megan Shively at 228-604-5311 or by email at megan.shively@heart.org.
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