OZANAM CHARITABLE PHARMACY LUCKY DUCK GALA

When: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 5

Where: Mobile Carnival Museum, 355 Government Street, Downtown Mobile 

Laissez les bons temps roulez! This Mardi Gras style gala will be the primary fundraiser for this organization which provides medication to the uninsured of Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia counties. To combat the rising cost of prescription medication, Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy is extending Mardi Gras season for one extra night of fun and revelry, to raise money for a great cause. The event will feature a tour of the museum, traditional Mardi Gras food, live entertainment, and a silent auction. 

Cost: $50 per person

For more information or to purchase tickets visit Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy, 571 Dauphin Street, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday or call 432-4111.

When: 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 6

For more information contact Erica Hall at 463-7519 or Click Here to visit the events website.

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS ON RACE EVENT
 
When: 6 p.m. Monday, March 9
Where: Alabama School of Math and Science, 1255 Dauphin Street, Mobile

 

Dr. Wayne Flynt, Professor Emeritus of History at Auburn University, will provide a broad look at the state's future demography, labor force, economy, education, and the necessity to find pathways that we do not now possess. Dr. Flynt is one of the most recognized and honored scholars of Southern history, politics, and religion. He has also published his memoir Keeping the Faith: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives in which he writes about his experiences in the Civil Rights movement.

For more information on this event sponsored by Mobile United Click Here.

 

CITY OF MOBILE DISTRICT 5 COMMUNITY MEETING

When: 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 10

Where: E.R. Dickson Elementary School, 4645 Bit and Spur Road, Mobile

Join City of Mobile Councilman Joel Daves for this community meeting.

For more information contact the city council office at 208-7441.

7TH ANNUAL MOBILE SPCA SPAY-GHETTI DINNER

When: 5 p.m. Thursday, March 12

Where: Our Savior Catholic Church, 1801 Cody Road, Mobile

This event, hosted by the Mobile SPCA, a no-kill  humane society, and sponsored by Rouse's Grocery will feature spaghetti (with meat or vegetarian sauce), pasta, salad, garlic bread, tea, homemade desserts, raffle prizes, entertainment by the Stringslingers bluegrass band and more!  

Cost: $10 per ticket.  

For more information or to purchase tickets contact the Mobile SPCA office at 633-3531 or Click Here to visits the organization's website.

LODA ARTWALK

When: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, March 13

Where: Lower Dauphin Art District, Downtown Mobile 

Second Fridays in downtown is the place to be! Join downtown art galleries, institutions, studios and unique shops as they open their doors and welcome you inside to see beautiful artwork, sample delicious foods and hear the sounds of the LoDa Artwalk.   

For more information contact the City of Mobile Neighborhood and Community Services at 208-1550.

PARENT'S NIGHT OUT AT THE EXPLOREUM: "DINO DINE-OUT" 

When: 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, March 13 

The Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center offers an opportunity for parents of children ages 4 to 12 to spend a grown-up night out at LoDa Artwalk, enjoying all that downtown Mobile has to offer, while their kids enjoy the best in quality, informal education, entertainment and social development in a secure and structured environment. Children will be able to explore the Exploreum's hands-on, interactive exhibit galleries, experience a kid-friendly feature film, make new friends, and learn lots of new stuff from the Exploreum's team of informal educators! Dinner ("prehistoric pizza') is included. 

Cost: $9 to $27 per child depending on membership status. 

For more information contact the Exploreum at 208-6873 or Click Here.   

"EINSTEIN ALIVE!" AT THE EXPLOREUM

When: 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 27 and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28
Where: Gulf Coast Exploreum, 65 Government Street, Downtown Mobile

 

The Gulf Coast Exploreum is bringing the amazing education show, "Einstein Alive" to Mobile. The show successfully introduces the Theory of Relativity in such an entertaining and engaging fashion that it captivates students of all ages, including adults. This is a limited engagement and there is a $3 up-charge for the performance for members and general admission.

Please call or email the following for pricing and availability as space is very limited!

 

For more information (space is limited) contact Natasha Stowers at 

208-6857 or nstowers@exploreum.com.

PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION'S 22ND ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS

When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, March 26 through Saturday, March 28 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 29

Where: Providence Hospital Campus, 6801 Airport Boulevard, Mobile

The 2015 Festival of Flowers, produced by the Providence Hospital Foundation and presented by PNC Bank is entitled "Southern Roots" and showcases creative interpretations of breathtaking landscape and architectural designs unique to our area. The Festival of Flowers continues to enchant, entertain and educate visitors of all ages with over eight acres of exhibits under tent and sky. Come and see for yourself the wonders of this region's most popular floral extravaganza - it is truly a feast for the senses!  

Cost: $12 in advance; $13 for seniors; $14 at gate regular admission; children 12 and under admitted free. 

For more information or to purchase tickets contact 639-2050 or Click Here to visit the events website.   

For additional information on City of Mobile events Click Here.

Bishop State Community College President Dr. James Lowe, Jr. passed away on February 18, 2015. Dr. Lowe, was named interim president on August 1, 2007, and was appointed president of the 

two-year institution on May 22, 2008. Dr. Lowe was a Phenix City, Alabama native and has served as an educator, coach, and administrator at several community colleges throughout the state.