The Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Alabama's staff is amazing. I've been a Big Sister for 5…read moreyears and they have all been so kind to me and my little. I commend their dedication and participation in making Big & Little matches work. They have monthly community events and even host networking and social events to recruit new bigs. I started out doing the school-based program but when my little changed schools Katrina (school-based match specialist) worked very hard so we could get switched to community-based. Both are great programs but choose the one that fits your lifestyle. If you are looking for a great way to make a difference in your community or know someone who will be willing to make a difference. Please visit their office to learn more about the ways they can make it possible.

Beautiful place to pray and find peace. There are various signs with scripture. Open to the public…read moreduring daylight hours. Donations are accepted and this space is available to rent for parties or events.

You don't have to be a huge Parrothead to know that Jimmy Buffett grew up in and around Mobile,…read moreAlabama. If you are, then you've probably heard him talk about Mardi Gras, going as a child, and how Mardi Gras in the US started in Mobile many years before New Orleans began celebrating the event. Mardi Gras is still a big deal in Mobile today, with schools, banks, government offices and most private businesses closing on Fat Tuesday. In my opinion, Mardi Gras is the best of the many things the Mobile Bay area has going for it. Fat Tuesday falls on a different date every year (46 days before Easter) and marks the end of carnival season. Carnival Season is actually about a month long. Some areas start the parades and celebrations before others. I mention this because many out-of-towners think Mardi Gras lasts a day or a weekend, and are unaware of its religious affiliation. Now, for the good stuff! Mobile, like many cities that celebrate the event, does have balls and parties geared toward adults. They also have many parades with floats, and huge ones at that! Revelers take home everything from beads and candy, to cups, frisbees and stuffed animals, to the Moon Pies that are unique to Mobile's Mardi Gras. The biggest of the parades are toward the end of carnival season and include the Floral Parade, Joe Cain Day, and of course, Fat Tuesday. Unlike many other cities that celebrate Mardi Gras, Mobile's Mardi Gras is family friendly. You and your children will be amazed at the events that make this event my second favorite holiday season. I even plan to enter my pup, Jazzy, in Fairhope's Mystic Mutts of Revelry this year. How's that for fun for the whole family, when even the dog gets to join in the celebration? For more information on Mardi Gras in Mobile, check out the Mobile Mask website (http://themobilemask.com/Home_Page.html), the City of Mobile's website (http://www.cityofmobile.org/mardigras.php), or the Mobile Mardi Gras Association, (www.mamga.com). This is a can't miss event in the Mobile Bay area! Laissez les bons temps rouler!

I'm a volunteer with the "Share The Beach" (STB) effort that patrols our 47 miles of coastline for…read moresea turtle nesting every year since 2018. SBF has origins dating back to 2005 but Alabama Coastal Foundation (ACF) became its official home in 2018. ACF is really a great group that focuses on coastal conservation issues. They're committed to addressing priority environmental issues throughout the region to preserve and protect our coastal way of life.​ I've lived on and around Cape Cod, MA, southern CA, and now retired on the AL Gulf Coast, and as a scuba diver, sailor, fisherman, and beach lover so coastline, as well as animal preservation is a really big deal for me, too. ACF has forged partnerships and alliances between business, government, and environmental leaders that work together on a variety of projects from recycling, sustainabliy, to water quality issues, restoration and of course, sea turtles. Education plays a big role in what they do, just like the event we hosted yesterday, at a local coastal restaurant, sharing with parents and their children all about sea turtles. They also have educational programs that connects students that interest, inform and inspire these future generations of leaders. Cool! I can highly recommend a great children's book written by one of my fellow volunteers, Linda Spangrud, "Miss Ella and the Turtle People" is a children's picture book about the protection, care, and conservation of turtles and about us volunteers, it's pretty cool. Check out the ACF website and learn more about what this terrific non-profit organization does, about Share The Beach, SE turtles, plus pick up some cool merch, or you can even adopt a turtle, we have :-) https://www.joinacf.org/

From the owner: The Alabama Coastal Foundation is a statewide nonprofit with a mission to improve and protect…read moreAlabama's coastal environment.

What a GREAT find! This place has new and used building/home goods. While the furniture selection…read moreis not great, the building materials are very affordable. The tile is especially affordable and used it for my bathroom remodel.

not bad prices for what it is. definately will be going back ofeten as they get new merchandise…read moredaily. recommended if you want to save some cash on home improvement items

Haven't been to Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) since they were on Halls Mill Rd. The new location…read moreon Rangeline Rd is a definite upgrade. The facility is very nice and accommodating. Our dog Gus, who came ARF 13 years ago, passed recently and we were ready for another pup. We found a chihuahua mix??? thru their website. Today was the day for our introduction and time to decide if she was to be our forever puppy. Crystal, her foster Mom who volunteers at ARF, introduced us to little Tommie and the rest is history. We immediately decided to take her home We are thankful to ARF for their rescue and adoption services. Hopefully more folks will use their services and find their new best friend!