Events Calendar

Drawing, Introduction

09/09/2008

Tuesday Mornings 9:00am - 11:30am. Instructor: Zach Baisden. As the basis for many art forms, drawing is an essential tool and a powerful means of expression. This course is designed to familiarize students with a variety of drawing materials and techniques. Skills covered in this class will include the rendering of contour, foreshortening, perspective, tone and shading. The class will work from still life setups and projections. Exercises will range from careful and precise to loose and energetic, from realistic to abstracted. Mediums used will include pencil, charcoal and others. Students will receive individual instruction. This is an eight week class.

2008 Gulf Shores Out & In Concert Series presents Cool Change

09/11/2008

Outdoor. Walter Tatum, John Andrews, David Horton and don McPherson bring smooth harmony and rich vocal sounds to your favorite songs from the 50's through today!

Watercolor, Introduction/Intermediate

09/11/2008

Thursday Mornings 9:00am - 11:30am. Instructor: Rich Willows. Mr. Willows' introductory/intermediate watercolor class provides students with a basic understanding of the skills and ideas of watercolor painting. This is an eight week class. Each student receives individual attention to progress. There will be many technique demonstrations for the class. The particular skills and ideas focused on in this class include; basic color theory, brush technique, perspective, preliminary sketching, and composition .

42nd Annual Labor Day Tournament has been rescheduled!

09/12/2008

There is a $1 million prize to anyone who sets a new Alabama state record for Blue Marlin in this tournament. See website for complete details. ATTENTION!!! Unfortunately due to Tropical Storm / Hurricane Gustov, The MBGFC Labor Day Tournament & all events (Grand Opening) that were scheduled has been postponed. The tournament has been tentatively rescheduled for the weekend of September 12-13-14. Obviously, depending on the events of Gustov or other storms the rescheduled dates are be subject to change. For those boats who have pre-registered, entries fees may be applied to the the rescheduled tournament or will be refunded. The safety of our participants, volunteers and our families, along with our neighbors all along the Gulf Coast is our biggest concern. After this storm passes we will have a better idea regarding the tentatively rescheduled tournament dates.

Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Fishing and Charter Information

Why would you want to rise early in the morning on your vacation? To FISH of course! Whether you are experienced or a novice fisherman you will find the perfect fishing adventure on Alabama and Florida's Gulf Coast.

In fact, Orange Beach, Alabama boasts the largest charter fishing fleet on the Gulf with over 85 experienced captains ready to take you on the quest of a lifetime. What’s your pleasure, surf fishing, inshore or offshore saltwater fishing, bottom fishing, trolling or fresh water fishing? Simply take your pick since all of these options are waiting for you in Gulf Shores, Fort Morgan, Orange Beach and Perdido Key.

Orange Beach Snapper Tournament

For the third year our area is home to a fishing tournament where you can buy a ticket for $5 with the chance to win cash prizes totaling over $150,000. This popular Orange Beach Red Snapper World Championship is dedicated to saving the recreational fishing industry on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. On opening day of this month-long tournament, that runs from mid-April to mid-May, more than 1,500 anglers purchased tickets. To learn more about this tournament visit www.OrangeBeachSnapper.com.

Gulf of Mexico Artificial Reefs

Marine Resources Division has been enhancing Alabama’s marine fisheries habitats for many years creating one of the largest and most active offshore artificial reef programs in the world. The funds raised at the Orange Beach Red Snapper World Championship are donated to add additional artificial reefs. Last year’s tournament resulted in adding 218 reefs and the goal this year is to add another 300 artificial reefs to the system. To find your favorite fishing hole go to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Marine Resources Division's Inshore Reef Map or the Gulf of Mexico DGPS Reef Coordinates.

Fishing License and Info

From amberjack to wahoo the variety of fish commonly caught in our waters is extensive. To learn about official regulations, the best time of year to fish for each species and even the best bait click here. Alabama Fishing licenses are available for purchase online at alabamainteractive.org (2% fee applies) or by calling toll-free 888-848-6887 ($3.95 convenience fee applies). License fees vary based on saltwater, freshwater, etc. and a chart can be found at www.dcnr.state.al.us.