Here's what's going on in our community!  To submit an event, click here. 

 

The Junior League of Mobile Inc.
Accepting applications for the Young Woman Leadership Scholarship
Deadline for applications is 3.15.10
251.610.0311

 

Mobile Housing Board Small Business Development Department
Free Micro Business Loans workshop
Tuesday, 3.9.10, 4:30-6:30pm
Clinton L. Johnson Center for Economic Development, 1655 Eagle Dr., Mobile, AL
251.470.0556

 

City of Prichard/Prichard Housing Authority
Senior Care Expo
Wednesday, 3.10.10, 10am-2pm
William "Bill" Clarke Family Life Ctr., 2501 W. Main St., Prichard, AL
Free
251.340.6387 or 251.452.6503

 

Gulf Coast Association of Black Journalists/Minority Business Enterprise Ctr.
Black Business Expo
Wednesday, 3.10.10, 4-8pm
BCCS Baker-Gaines Central Campus, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Ave., Mobile, AL
251.433.2250  www.gcabj.org

 

American-German Business Club
Networking Reception
Thursday, 3.11.10, 5:30-7:30pm
Wine Loft, 9 Du Rhu Dr., Mobile, AL
$25-30 advance; $30-35 at door
251.341.8679   http://agbc.de/index.php?mo_eventreg

 

University of Mobile
Fifth Annual Hinson Lecture  (Speaker:  Dr. Eric Walther) 
Thursday, 3.11.10, 7pm
Moorer Auditorium, Main Campus, Mobile, AL
Free admission
251.442.2215

 

Our Sisters Closet
Spring-Summer "Cheap Chic" Boutique
Friday, 3.12.10, 8:30am-6pm  (Preview Sale)
Saturday, 3.13.10, 9am-3pm
1450 Old Shell Rd. (at Lafayette St.), Mobile, AL
251.432.2001   www.oursisterscloset.org

 

South Alabama CARES
"Girls' Day In" (for girls ages 12-19)
Saturday, 3.13.10, 8:30-11:30am
Via Health, Fitness & Wellness, Ctr., 1717 Dauphin St., Mobile, AL
251.471.5277, x21 for reservations

 

The Family Center
9th Annual Luck of the Irish Cook-off & Parade 
Saturday, 3.13.10; 11am-2pm, cook-off, 2pm, parade
Bienville Square, Mobile, AL
$15 advance; $15 at gate.
Team and sponsorhip opportunities available.
251.479.5700   www.exchangeclubfamilycenter.org

 

Kappa League of Mobile
Step Show & After Party
Saturday, 3.13.10, 6pm
Mobile Convention Center, Water St., Mobile, AL
$10 (show), $13 (show & after party)

 

Mobile Museum of Art
"Sights and Sounds of Art"
Sunday, 3.14.10, 1:30-4pm
Mobile Museum of Art, Municipal Park, 4850 Museum Dr., Mobile, AL
Free
www.MobileMuseumOfArt.com

 

The African American Summit, Inc.
Mini-summit workshops
Saturday, 3.20.2010, 9:15am - The Role of Religion/The Black Family
Saturday, 4.17.2010, 9:15am - Political Forum
Mobile Public Library, Toulminville Branch, 601 Stanton Rd., Mobile, AL
251.471.6082

 

Millry Park & Recreation Committee
2010 Catfish Festival & Beauty Pageant
Saturday, 3.20.10, 10am, Millry HS Football Field & Auditorium (Beauty Pageant, 3pm), Millry, AL
Free admission.  Vendor space available.
251.846.2698

 

Mobile Baykeeper
HopsFest
Saturday, 3.20.10, 4-7pm
Catherdral Square, Mobile, AL
$25 advance, $30 at gate
251.433.4229   www.mobilebaykeeper.org

 

USA Dept. of Communications
HS public speaking contest
Thursday, 3.25.10, 6pm
USA Mitchell Center, Rm. 1101, Mian Campus, Mobile, AL
251.380.2800

 

Rape Crisis Center
Kick-Ball Tournament
Saturday, 4.20,10, 9am-4pm  (Deadline for team entry is Friday, 3.26.10)
USA Intramural Field, Main Campus, Mobile, AL
$20/per team member
251.431.5100  jdavis@lifelinesmobile.org

 

United Way of SW Alabama
Tri-county Day of Caring registration
Deadline to register, Friday, 3.26.10
251.431.0113   kcohen@uwswa.org    www.uwswa.org

 

African American Student Assn.
"Expressionz" Hair & Fashion Showcase
Friday, 3.26.10, 7pm
Northwest FL. State College, Niceville, FL
$10-15 advance; $15-20 at door
850.305.2916

 

Dauphin Island Chamber of Commerce & Dauphin Island Woman's Club
Gumbo Cook-off & Silent Auction 
Saturday, 4.10.10, 11am-3pm
$10 advance; $15 at door.  (Children under 12, free)
Isle Dauphin Club, 100 Orleans Dr., Dauphin Island, AL
251.861.2415   kcarver@thewarmwelcome.com

 

University of Mobile Upper Room Theatre
"Oklahoma"
Friday-Sunday, 4.16.10
Saraland High School Auditorium, Saraland, AL
Upper Room Theatre, Main Campus, Mobile, AL
$10-20 general admission (Group rates available)
251.442.2383

 

Volunteer Mobile
7th Annual Shrimp Cook-off
Saturday, 4.17.10, 11am-2pm
Bienville Square, Mobile, AL
$10 advance, $15 at gate. 
251.433.4456   www.volunteermobile.org

 

South Alabama Regional Planning Commission, Mobile County and the City of Mobile
12th Annual Business Expo/Jobs Fair
Friday, 4.23.10, 9am-2pm
Mobile Civic Center, Civic Center Drive, Mobile, AL
Free admission
251.652.0585    www.sarpc.org 

 

March of Dimes
Mobile March for Babies
Saturday, 4.24.10, registration at 8am; walk at 9am
USA Mitchell Center around Jaguar statue, Main Campus, Mobile, AL
Visit www.marchforbabies.org to register

 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Alabama YMCA
"Bowl for Kids' Sake"
Saturday, 4.24.10
Florida Bowl, Florida St., Mobile, AL
251.344.0536

 

Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy
First Annual OCP Lucky Ducky Derby
Saturday, 5.15.10, 9-11am
Providence Hospital campus, Airport Blvd., Mobile, AL
251.432.4111   www.ozanampharmacy.org

 

University of Mobile Center for Performing Arts
Open registration for 17th annual Summer Music Camp.
Monday-Friday, June 14-18, 2010  (Deadline for registration is Tuesday, 6.1.10)
Martin Hall, main campus, Mobile, AL
Scholarships available  (Deadline for audition registration is Thursday, 5.13.10)
251.442.2402

 

RESOURCES & SERVICES

Excellent Way MBC
Friday night event for teens
16 Hatties Blvd., Century, FL
251.377.0932    crystalwilliams2005@msn.com

 

Fairhope Public Library/Teen events
251.929.1465
http://fairhopepubliclibrary,org/teens

 

National Fibromyalgia Association
Support Group Meetings
First Tuesday of the month, 10:30am
Thomas Medical Ctr., 27971 US Hwy. 98, Daphne, AL
251.621.9500 

 

Rape Crisis Center
Sexual Assault/Rape Victims' assistance
251.473.RAPE or 800.718.RAPE
If you'd like to volunteer, call 251.431.5100 

 

South Alabama CARES
251.471.5277    www.southalabamacares.org  

 

Mobile Works, Inc.
Job Readiness Training  Classes
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11am and 3pm
Alabama Career Center,  515 Springhill Plaza Ct., Mobile, AL
Free

 

Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce
Minority Business Enterprise Center
Web-based Minority Directory
251.433.2250
www.mbecalabama.org

 

Volunteer Mobile
251.433.4456   www.volunteermobile.org

 

Mobile Works/Bishop State Community College
Free WIA Job Training for adults and youth
251.461.4483 www.mobile-works.org

 

The Salvation Army/Mobile Area Command
251.438.1625  www.salvationarmymobile.org

 

American Red Cross/Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter
First Aid, CPR, Emergency Response, Babysitters and Safety Courses
251.436.494 www.redcrossalcoast.org

 

Victory Health Partners
Dental services for low-income Medicare recipients
Pre-qualification required
251.460.0999

 

American Cancer Society
Great American Health Check, a free, confidential online assessment
1.800.ACS.2345   www.cancer.org/healthcheck

 

South Alabama CARES
Healthy Living Seminar Series
Every 2nd Thursday, 11:30am-1:30pm
Goodwill Easter Seals, 2448 Gordon Smith Dr., Mobile, AL
Free of charge; includes lunch, door prizes and transportation (upon request)
251.471.52277, x21 for reservations

 

Dearborn YMCA
Pathway to Employment Program for ages 16-21
Free GED preparations classes, career planning, job placement, counseling, fitness program, transportation, daycare and stipends for qualified applicants
Classes scheduled 9am-1pm
321 N. Warren St., Mobile, AL
251.432.4768 or 251.221.5231

 

Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Tax-free shopping for building items
4128 Government  Blvd., Mobile, AL
Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9am-5pm; Saturday, 9am-3pm 
Donations also accepted
251.476.7171  www.habitatmobile.org

 

Mobile Public Library
On-going events at all branches
www.mplonline.org

 

Dearborn YMCA Tottime Daycare Center
Openings available for children ages 18-36 months
321 N. Warren St., Mobile, AL
251.432.4768

 

Mobile Housing Board Clinton L. Johnson Center for Economic Development
Evening career & small business classes for ages 18 and over (GED prep, child care, keyboarding and small business development)
1655 Eagle Drive, Mobile, AL
Day classes also available, call for details:  251.470.1728
Free 

 

Sister Study
Needs breast cancer study volunteers
877.474.7839

 

All Kids
Health insurance for children ages birth-19 from low income families
251.438.9131

 

Domestice Violence Hotline
800.799.SAFE

 

Herpes Hotline
888.411.4377
www.herpes411.com

 

City of Mobile Neighborhood & Community Services
Events, meetings and happenings
www.ncsmobile.org

 

Mobile Co. Emergency EMA & Volunteer Mobile
Hurricane season mandatory pre-registration for people with disabilities and special needs
251.433.4456   www.disasterhelpmobile.com

 

IRS & The Community Foundation of South Alabama
Free electronic filing for eligible families for Earned Income Tax Credit for 2010 filing
Call 211 for locations and more information
251.578.8878

 

Mental Health Association of West Florida
www.mhawfl.org
1.850.438.9879
1.888.723.6544

 

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DATE	GUEST	TOPIC	CONTACT
3.14.10	Casi "KC" Callaway, Executive Director. Mobile Baykeepers	Stormwater, ADEM and fundraisers	www.mobilebaykeeper.org 251.433.4229
3.14.10	Leisle Mims, Executive Director and Elizabeth Saunders, PR Coordinator	March is Red Cross Month, new building, Gumbo Cook-off	www.redcrossalcoast.org 251.438.2571
3.7.10	Leigh Perry-Herndon, VP Communications, Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce	Ecomonic development	www.mobilechamber.com 251.433.6951
2.28.10	Tonja Smith, Resource Supervisor, Mobile Co. Dept. of Human Resources	Foster parent & adoptive parent recruitment	251.450.9172 1.866.425.5437   www.dhr.state.gov
2.80.10	Lydia Pettijohn, Executive Director, The Family Center	Programs, name change, Luck of the Irish fundraiser	251.479.5700 www.exchangeclubfamilycenter.org
2.21.10	Michael Dunnagan, Director, DESI Career Training Center	Free job & GED services for 18-21 year olds.	mrdunnagan@gmail.com 251.471.4443
2.21.10	Lisa Brown, Executive Director, W.I.N.N.E.R.S	Services for women, goals & needs	winningbacklife@yahoo.com 251.824.1585
2.14.10	Dora Finley, Chairperson, African American Heritage Trail	Africatown cemetery project, new markers	251.533.0994 doradaexplorer@bellsouth.net
2.14.10	Judi Gulledge, Executive Director, Mobile Carnival Museum	History, exhibits, Mardi Gras	251.431.9334 www.mobilecarnivalmuseum.com
2.7.10	Greg Cyprian, Executive Director, Legacy 166	Organization, cultural arts program	251.533.5726 www.legacy166.com
2.7.10	Volunteer Mobile	Youth essay writing contest	251.433.4456 www.volunteermobile.com
1.31.10	Tyronnda Bethune, Housing Counselor, Mobile Housing Board	Foreclosure	251.433.1013 www.mhb.gov
1.31.10	Hallie Croom, Event Chair and John Seibt, Board President, American Cancer Society	21st Annual Chili Cook-off	251.344.9858 www.mobilechilicookoff.org www.cancer.org
1.24.10	Chandra Brown, Executive Director, Lifelines-Family Counseling Center	Services	251.602.0909 www.lifelifesmobile.org
1.24.10	Chris Barazza, Asst. Director, City of Mobile Neighborhood & Community Ctr./MAYPA Co-director	Engaging the next generation	251.208.7443 www.ncsmobile.org www.maypa.org
1.17.10	Marilyn Pace, Mobile Co Public Schools Magnet & Foreign Language Supervisor	Magnet schools	www.mcpss.com 251.221.4039
1.17.10	Dr. Jason Pierce, National Fibromylagia Assn.	Local support group	chiropierce@yahoo,com 251.621.3500
1.10.10	Maggie & Sara Ann Pope, Molly Smart, Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama	Girl Scout cookies	www.girlscoutssa.org 251.344.3330
1.10.10	Patty Vanderpool, CEO, EAP Lifestyle Management, Inc.	New Year's Resolutions	www.eaplifestyle.com 251.621.5360
1.10.10	H. James Chatmon, President, African American Summit, Inc.	Community workshops	251.471.6082
1.3.10	Theresa Whelan, Director of Development, Court Appointed Special Advocate Progam	CASA in Mobile	www.casamobile.org 251.574.5277
1.3.10	John Hankanson, Grant wirter/fundraiser, Mobile Association for the Blind	Services and upcoming fundraiser	www.mobileblind.org 251.473.3585