Dauphin Island

Sea Lab Hosting Boating Safety Class

Sea Lab Hosting Boating Safety Class

June 17, 2022
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DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. — A boating safety class is planned at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab’s Shelby Auditorium on June 18 beginning at 8 a.m. Those who complete the course will obtain a certificate of qualification for an Alabama boater’s license. A fee of $25 includes the textbook. Contact Ron Murphy at phone: 251-214-4848 or…

Cedar Point Reopens As A Mobile County Park

Cedar Point Reopens As A Mobile County Park

April 15, 2022
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DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. — Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Commissioner Chris Blankenship; Mobile County Commissioners Randall Dueitt, Connie Hudson and Merceria Ludgood; and Dauphin Island Mayor Jeff Collier participated in a ribbon cutting this week to celebrate the reopening of Cedar Point Pier as part of the Mobile County Park System. As in…

Dauphin Island Native American Festival Tomorrow

Dauphin Island Native American Festival Tomorrow

March 25, 2022
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DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. — The Dauphin Island Native American Festival, celebrating the Native American heritage of Dauphin Island and surrounding areas dating back to 1100, is being held on March 26 at 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Indian Shell Mound Park. Features include hands-on demonstrations of Native American arts and crafts such as pottery, weaving and…

Sea Lab Foundation Announces Awards Luncheon

Sea Lab Foundation Announces Awards Luncheon

November 5, 2021
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The Dauphin Island Sea Lab Foundation is hosting the Marine Environmental Awards Luncheon on November 10 at 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Battle House Hotel. Dr. Neil Hammerschlag, the keynote speaker, is a marine ecologist and research associate professor at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science and Abess Center for…

Sea Lab Plans Anniversary Celebration Over "Alumni Weekend"

Sea Lab Plans Anniversary Celebration Over “Alumni Weekend”

October 29, 2021
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The Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) is hosting a 50th anniversary celebration at its facility on November 12 at 6-9 p.m. The event celebrates the decades of marine research and education from DISL and features music, food and sea life. Tickets are $50. The celebration kicks off the inaugural Alumni Weekend, which continues with breakfast…

St. Francis Episcopal Fundraiser Coming Up

St. Francis Episcopal Fundraiser Coming Up

October 29, 2021
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St. Francis Episcopal Church on Dauphin Island will host “A Fall Affair” on November 6 at 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Vendors may rent 12 x 12-ft spaces on the church grounds for $30 each. Organizers welcome artists, craftsmen and individuals who are asked to contribute to a yard sale. There will also be a “White Elephant…

Dauphin Island Hosting Bike Ride for ARF

Dauphin Island Hosting Bike Ride for ARF

October 15, 2021
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The nonprofit Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) is holding the 5th Annual Massacre Island Haunted Bike Ride beginning at Green Park on Dauphin Island on October 30 at 6 p.m. Halloween costumes and bicycle decorations are encouraged for the 5-mi. ride. Afterward, there will be prizes for costumes and bicycle decorations at Dority’s Bar & Grill,…

Mobile Pops Sets Dauphin Island Concert For October

Mobile Pops Sets Dauphin Island Concert For October

September 10, 2021
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The Mobile Symphonic Pops Band is holding a concert at Water Tower Plaza on Dauphin Island on October 3 at 5 p.m., Mayor Jeff Collier announced via The Connection. The theme is “Space,” including favorites such as “Stardust,” “Beyond the Horizon” and “When You Wish Upon the Star.” Admission is free due to the support…

Artificial Reef Program Gains 110 Mi.2

Artificial Reef Program Gains 110 Mi.2

August 20, 2021
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The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has commenced with an $8.135-million expansion of the Alabama Artificial Reef Program. One of the largest collections in the world, Alabama’s artificial reef zones recently got even larger with the addition of 110 mi.2 along the Gulf of Mexico bottom. The work is being funded by grants…

Dauphin Island Reggae Weekend Set For August

Dauphin Island Reggae Weekend Set For August

July 9, 2021
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Alabama Coasting and the Town of Dauphin Island are holding the Fifth Annual  Reggae Weekend beginning on August 13 at 5:30 p.m. at Pirates Bar & Grill and ending with a sunset concert on August 15 at West End Beach. Food and drink specials and crafts will join Reggae music at venues including Green Park,…

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