May 2018

The City of Orange Beach Relay for Life Team is gearing up for its fourth summer of fun on the water with the popular Full Moon Paddles.  The paddles have become the number one fundraising effort for the Orange Beach Team.  

The 52nd Annual Orange Beach Volunteer Fire Department BBQ will take place on Saturday, June 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - or until the 'Que runs out - at the Orange Beach Community Center, located at 27235 Canal Road, across the street from Fire Station No. 2.

Full artilce on AL.com, '30 most-educated places in Alabama' 

Due to the implementation of the Expect Excellence Summer Camp and the continued growth of Camp Sunshine, availability of parts of the Recreation Center facilities will be LIMITED during the 11 weeks of summer as the city works with and provides for the youth and children of our community.

On Thursday, May 25, 2018, Governor Kay Ivey introduced two major parts of the Gulf State Park Enhancement Project, the Interpretive Center and East Pedestrian Bridge. The first look took place at the newly constructed Interpretive Center located at 22250-A East Beach Boulevard, adjacent to the Beach Pavilion.

By John Mullen | mulletwrapper.net

Educational opportunities continue to grow in Orange Beach and the city council continues to provide a helping hand with programs for the local school which is part of the Baldwin County system.

Posted on May 22, 2018 | governor.alabama.gov

A rehabilitated Green sea turtle, named Obi, is scheduled to be released on Wednesday, May 23 in Orange Beach, according to the Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network.

The Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission, in partnership with the City of Gulf Shores, is gearing up to welcome the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 24-26. During the championship week, there will be over 1,200 athletes representing nearly 140 schools across the county.

May 18, 2018 | Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural Resources