AUGUST
Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival
1st weekend in August Performances by local, regional and internationally renowned jazz musicians/artists. Beinville Square, Downtown Mobile, 473-5020, gcehjazzfest.com
The 13th Annual Professional Rodeo
August 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2010 at the City of Foley Horse Arena!
(251) 971-3633 or (251) 583-6352.
http://jennifermoorefoundation.com/rodeo.asp
Battle of Mobile Bay Commemorations
Fort Morgan, 251-540-7127 and Fort Gaines, 251-861-8992
International Beer Festival
Sample microbrews and imports from all over the world in a variety of taverns and restaurants. Free transportation available throughout entertainment district. Downtown Mobile, 215-208-7443
Thunder on the Gulf
Powerboat races and a race village where fans
can view the boats and meet the drivers.
Orange Beach, 251-980-7223
 SEPTEMBER
ANNUAL COASTAL CLEANUP
Volunteer to help beautify your community.
251-621-1216 alabamacoastalcleanup.com
ANNUAL JUBILEE FESTIVAL
This event features a juried art show as well as regional artists and craftsmen. Olde Towne Daphne, 251-621-8222
OCTOBER
 Bayfest...Three fun-filled days of music performed by national, regional & local artists. Downtown Mobile, bayfest.comNational Shrimp Festival...Festival includes fine art, arts & crafts, music and, of course, shrimp. Gulf Shores Public Beach, 968-6904, nationalshrimpfestival.com
Bell Micro LPGA ClassicEvent will feature a full field of players. RTG Golf Trail at Magnolia Grove, Mobile, Al http://www.bellmicrolpgaclassic.comParade of Homes...Featuring a variety of styles, locations & amenities in a range of prices. 661-6523, hbamm.com
 Greater Gulf State Fair...Fair food, fun rides & livestock exhibits. Greater Gulf State Fair Grounds, 344-4573, mobilefair.comFounders' Day Concert on the Bluff by the Baldwin Pops...Henry George Park in Fairhope, 5:30pm (rain date 10/20 - same time/place) British Car Festival - Annual...Fairhope Pier, 10:00 am - 3:00pm German Sausage Festival...German sausage & other food booths, music, dancing as well as arts & crafts booths, children's rides & games. Elberta Town Park, 986-5805, elbertafire.com
Alabama Pecan Festival...Music, arts & crafts, talent contest, food vendors & carnival rides. Tillman's Coprner Community Center, alabamapecanfestival.comTheatre 98
NOVEMBER
Greek Fest...at the Greek Orthodox Church Mobile 438-9888
Christmas Jubilee...A holiday shopping market featuring more than 120 local and regional merchants. Greater Gulf State Fairgounds, 471-3348, juniorleaguemobile.org
Annual Peter Anderson Arts, Crafts & Food Festival
Downtown Ocean Springs, MS
mail@oceanspringschamber.com
Mobile International Festival...See the arts and crafts, enjoy the entertainment and taste the flavors from countries all over the world. Mobile Civic Center, 470-7730, mobileinternationalfestival.org
DECEMBER
Through New Year's Eve...Bellingrath Magic Christmas in Lights...Stroll throughout the 65-acre estate to enjoy over 3 million sparkling lights! 973-2217, bellingrath.orgFirst Weekend in December...Historic Homes Celebrations...Step back in time for the holidays at the annual events at Oakleigh Historic Complex, Richards DAR House and the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion.
The Nutcracker...Attend this classic performance by the Mobile Ballet. Mobile Civic Center Theater, 342-2241, mobileballet.org
JANUARY
Polar Bear Dip
Take a refreshing dip in the Gulf of Mexico with other warm-blooded individuals! Flora-Bama, 980-5118, florbama.com
GMAC Bowl...annual college bowl game
Ladd-Peebles Stadium, 635-0011, gmacbowl.com
First Light Marathon
Annual benefit for L'Arche Mobile featuring marathon, half marathon and relay. Starts Downtown Mobile. 438-2094, firstlightmarathon.com
Under Armour Senior Bowl
Football's premier pre-draft event! This game features the best college seniors coached by the staff of two NFL teams. Ladd-Peebles Stadium, 432-4109, seniorbowl.com FEBRUARY
Mardi Gras
Multiple parades and events!
Mobile...432-3324, mobilemardigras.com
Daphne...daphneal.com
Fairhope...cofairhope.com
Chili Cook-Off
This event occurs in February or March where nearly 90 teams battle for bragging rights. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Beinville Square, Downtown Mobile
334-9856 cancer.org
Chili Cook-Off at Oak Hollow Farm
It's the 10th Anniversary of this popular chili cook-off to benefit Meals on Wheels, Food Pantries and a host of other programs administered by the Ecumenical Ministries' social service agency. Festivities take place 11:30 am - 2:00 pm.
Call 928-3430 for details
regarding sponsorship and team participation.
MARCH
BBQ Championship & Hog Wild Festival
Teams from across the Gulf Coast compete! Proceeds benefit United Cerebral Palsy and the festival also features live music, activities for kids, cooking demonstrations and more. Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds, 479-4900, bbqmobile.net
St. Patrick's Day Celebrations
Watch for events in your area and/or consult these area agencies for details: mobile.org, eschamber.com or gulfshores.com
Arts & Crafts Festival of Fairhope
More than 200 exhibitors from across the nation display their works in Downtown Fairhope, 928-6387, eschamber.com
 Festival of Flowers
The premier flower event of the greater Gulf Coast includes a floral design showcase, horticulture exhibits and more. Providence Hospital campus, (877) 777-0529, festivalofflowers.com
Plantasia Plant Sale!
Watch for this event in March or April and October. Thousands of plants selected for the Gulf Coast region. Mobile Botanical Gardens, 342-0555, mobilebotanicalgardens.org
Historic Mobile Homes Tour!
Visit some of Mobile's finest architectural gems in select historic districts.
432-6161, historicmobile.org
Azalia Trail Run!
Join 10,000 other participants in one of the nation's premier 10k road races. Starting line - Downtown Mobile. 473-7223, pcpacers.org
For Sale By Owner >Finding Buyers
When a home owner tries to sell "By Owner", they commonly use two basic marketing techniques to advertise the property. They place a "For Sale" sign in the front yard and a classified ad in the local newspaper. When a seller lists their home with a professional real estate agent, however, a very sophisticated process is set in motion in order to facilitate the home sales transaction.
Real estate agents have a backlog of prospective buyers for the homes in their market. Through the Multiple Listing Service, the agent cooperates with other brokers in the area who will show your home to their prospective buyers. Professional real estate agents also combine direct mail, telephone calls, and specialized advertising techniques incorporating media such as the Internet, to reach the sales market. In this way we create activity on our listings that help them to sell quickly--and for the best price.
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Which law allows a person to give another individual up to $10,000 a year without any tax consequences?
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