Iowa-Alabama Gulf Coast Snowbirds Club



2026 Happenings
Things that you might want to know about, that happens when you get here.
Stop by the Welcome Center when arriving
Pickup a Mullet Wrapper publication


FundRays Coupon Book
FundRays Coupon Books$20/each plus postage
https://www.fundrays.com

Books may be purchased at Golf Shores Methodist Church office.



Many Club members enjoy a Low Country Boil while on the Coast.  Attached is a flyer whereby the Michigan Snowbird Club is co-sponsoring one on Saturday, January 31st.   Time/cost/ticket information is reflected on the flyer.
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A number of Club members will gather for a Iowa Hawkeye Men's basketball watch at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday,  January 28th - in a reserved room at Baumhower's Victory Grille; Tanger Outlets Mall in Foley.  The Hawks will be playing the USC Trojans.   A Hawkeye Women's basketball watch is likely in February - and looking into similar event(s) for Iowa State Cyclone basketball games.  Co-hosts are Linda Spangrud and Tom Bellinger (507-398-5031 or tbellinger@aol.com)


Do you like "free coffee"?  Also attached is a flyer on that offer for Snowbirds, by restaurants affiliated with the Hangout Hospitality Group.   Enjoy!!
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Into the Breeches” (January 8th to 18th) and “Four Old Broads on the High Seas” (February 11th to March 1st) South Baldwin Community Theater; various times - Admission Fee  https://www.sbct.biz/


City of Gulf Shores Winter Concert Series; ( “3 Redneck Tenors”, “Supreme Reflections” and “Hollywood Nights”); 7:00 p.m. various late January/to mid-February dates at Erie H. Meyer Civic Center - $40 Admission Fee https://www.gulfshoresal.gov/1426/Winter-Concert-Series



FEBRUARY 17. 2026
Marty Gras
Fat Tuesday
Mardi Gras Parades: Orange Beach; Saturday evening February 14th;
Gulf Shores (a.m.) and Orange Beach (afternoon); Fat Tuesday, February 17th

Mobile
FairHope
Baldwin County




Friends of Orange Beach Library Book and Bake Sale; Friday and Saturday, January 23rd and 24th

Friends of Foley Library Book Sale; Thursday thru Saturday, February 5th thru 7th.
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Trivia Night; Saturday, February 28th at Orange Beach Events Center
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Farmers Market, Coastal Garden Festival
Feb 28
th, 9 am -2 pm
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OWA
OWA Water Park
Brandon Styles
OWA Theater music/concert opportunities; various dates/times at OWA in Foley - Admission Fee  https://ci.ovationtix.com/35683



Gulf Shores Zoo

Senior Wednesdays $10 (9am-3pm, Jan 7, Feb 25)
26% off all admissions every Saturday & Sunday in January
Website


2026 Fish Fry

Marlow United Methodist Church
Jan 17th, Feb 21st (Every 3rd Saturday Jan, Feb, Mar)

There is a fish dinner At the Marlow Church this Sat. At 11:00 tell they run out. It is at the end of County road 28 where it meets highway 9.that is across the Fish river from Big Daddy'es on Hwy 9.  $14 charge

FaceBook Link
What they serve

Map


Foley United Methodist Church
Website
Fish Fry
Feb 6th
FIRST FRIDAY FISH FRY! Join us on the first Friday of every month from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Foley UMC Spirit Center. Enjoy fried fish, coleslaw, baked beans, hush puppies, dessert, and a drink...all for just an $12 donation per plate! Call 251-943-4393 for additional information. Everyone is welcome and no reservation is required. We'd love to see you!


Gulf Shores United Methodist Church
Website


First Baptist, Gulf Shores
Website


Red Barn
 Shows Alabama Gulf Coast Music Hall


Checkout Bamahenge
Google Map
Along Barber Marina Parkway
GPS
30.3314° N, 87.5672° W
Pictures


National Naval Museum, Pensacola
Activities Website


Camp Dixie 2026 Chicken Dinners
Camp Dixie has a Chicken Dinner on Sunday January 11, February 8, March 8, 2026 from 11:00-2:00.
Web site is www.campdixieministries.org Phone 251-987-1201.
This chicken dinner is very good . The price is $15.00
Address is 29711 Josephine Dr
Elberta Al 36530

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Sonora Masonic Lodge 2026 Chicken Dinners
Sonora Masonic Lodge #635 F&AM will continue its 2026 annual fried chicken dinner fundraisers on Saturday, January 10th February 7th nd March 7th from 11:00 am-1:00 pm or until supplies last. The lodge is located at 202 E. Jackson Street in Summerdale. Adult plates will be $12.00 and a child's plate will be $6.00. Delivery is available on multiple plate orders. The dinners will include chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, cole slaw, green beans and complimentary tea and dessert for dine-in guests. Proceeds generated from the fundraiser will be used towards monthly lodge expenditures, providing scholarships and supporting local community and school events. For more information contact Dean Mott edeanmott@gmail.com or visit the lodge's Facebook page.
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2026 Roasted Pork Loin Dinner
American Legion, January 25th, February 22rd at the Community Club in Lillian Al., 11 to 1pm
34148 Widell Avenue, Lillian, AL 

Flyer Map