Dauphin Island Sunset Capital of Alabama

Annual Battle of Mobile 5K Race

8:30 AM until 12:00 AM

Lace up those running shoes and get ready to participate in the annual Battle of Mobile Bay 5k Run here on Dauphin Island on Saturday, February 16. Headquartered at historic Fort Gaines, this popular 5k run course winds its way through neighborhoods on the island’s east end offering scenic views along the way. More than 500 runners took part in the race last year and proceeds go to support the fort.  Participants can pre-register by mail (entries must be postmarked by February 9), in person at McCoy Outdoor, Run-N-Tri or Fleet Feet in Mobile or Running Wild in Fairhope until noon on February 14 or online at Events.com until 4am on February 15. Registration available on race day at Fort Gaines from 7am-8am. For more info check out www.pcpacers.org or call 473-7223.

Garage & Crafts Sale

9:00 AM until 12:00 PM

New items, crafts and a whole lot more can be found at the Fort Gaines Campground Recreation Room on Saturday, February 16 from 9am-noon and you’re invited to stop in and check it out. For more information please contact Jane LaFond at (815)383-3237 or mjlafond43@gmail.com.

Krewe of Mardi Paws Inaugural Parade

10:00 AM until 12:00 AM
Water Tower Plaza

Sponsored by the DI Chamber of Commerce, the Krewe of Mardi Paws will take to area streets on February 16 at 10 am to raise funds for the Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) and you (and of course, your pets) are invited to participate in this inaugural event! Registration is available on EventBrite and race day registration will be offered at Water Tower Plaza starting at 9:30 am. This will be an adoption day for ARF so if you don’t have a pet to walk in the parade you can borrow one on site and even take home a new “fur ever “ friend! The parade theme is “Fairy Tails” and prizes will be offered in the following catagories: Most Creative, Best Group Theme and Best Theme Representation. Entry fee is $10 and includes 1 person and 1 pet—-additional people and/or pets are $5 each. Strollers and wagons are allowed but bicycles are not permitted in parade. Golf carts will be positioned in the front and the rear of the parade by organizers. Participants will be allowed to throw beads, pet toys and pet treats but NO candy. A pet release and waiver will be posted and anyone registered for the event must agree to all terms. NO aggressive pets allowed and pets must be up to date on all shots. The parade route will begin at the water tower, travel east on the bike trail, turn left on Key Street, left on Chaumont and left on Lemoyne before returning to water tower. So get creative, dress up yourself, pets and “vehicles” and help us support this worthwhile cause. Should be a fun and festive time for all!

Camellia Grafting Seminar Offered

9:00 AM until 11:00 AM
Sea Lab

On February 23, the Volunteer Gardeners will be holding a Camellia Grafting Seminar on Dauphin Island. The program is open to the public and there is no cost to attend. The seminar will take place from 9am-11am at the DI Sea Lab Administration Building and there will be ample parking and signage directing attendees to the proper location. The President of the Camellia Society will be on hand and serve as Guest Speaker. The event promises to be a rewarding learning experience for those interested in the care and grafting of camellias…the native, beautiful blooms of Alabama! 

Rabies Clinic

1:30 PM until 3:30 PM
1011 Bienville Blvd, Town Hall

A Rabies Clinic is scheduled for Saturday, February 23 at town hall from 130-330pm. Shots are $10 each and available for dogs and cats