|
|
 5 Rivers, Events
There are three other ways to find out about upcoming 5 Rivers events: call us at 625-0814, find us on Facebook, or join our newsletter emailing list. We have something for everyone, and we hope to see you soon!
April 1 - May 19: New Exhibit! Alabama Folklife Association presents, "Alabama in the Making: Traditional Arts of People and Place"
Ever wondered how to make goat stew? Or a pine needle basket to put your stew in? Well you are in luck, because 5 Rivers will be THE place to be to get information on Alabama folk art traditions when the traveling exhibit “Alabama in the Making: Traditional Arts of People and Place” comes to the Apalachee Exhibit Hall. The exhibit offers collections of photographs, video, and audio interviews from Alabamians sharing their experiences in folk and traditional arts, including food preparation, music, occupational folklore and material culture. The collections have been gathered by the Alabama Folklife Association, which is based in Birmingham. There will be 5 separate kiosks, covering the Gulf Coast, the Southern Appalachians, the Wiregrass , the Black Belt and Tennessee Valley regions. You’re sure to find some grand old traditions or tales that make you further appreciate Alabama’s cultural history. You may even find a few new things you want to try! April 2: 5 Rivers Outdoor Adventure Night Free, everyone is welcome. Meet and mingle with local outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy monthly programs.
· 6pm-7pm; Alabama Hiking Trail Society
· 7pm-8:30pm; Mobile Bay Canoe and Kayak Club
· 7pm-8:30pm; Mobile Bay Sierra Club
April 2: 10am-11am; 5 Rivers StoryTime The 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month is StoryTime at 5 Rivers. Children under the age of 6 are welcome to stop by for a free reading of a nature based story followed by arts and crafts. This week we see how the forest changes from day to night in Jennifer Ward’s “Forest Bright, Forest Night.”
April 6: Beyond Becoming an Outdoors Woman The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, State Lands Division, is extremely excited to announce that Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) is coming to the grounds of 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center on April 6th! BOW is a nonprofit educational program for adult women that is found in many states across the country. It offers hands-on courses in a supportive environment, and is a way to not only get outside and learn valuable skills, but also a great way to meet new friends with similar interests. Classes to choose from include: Outdoor Sketch Pad, Outdoor Photography, Kayak Fishing, Birdwatching, and Beekeeping. $50pp, registration required. See webpage for information and details: http://www.outdooralabama.com/outdoor-adventures/Events_for_women/bow/beyondbow.pdf
April 7: All Day; 5 Rivers Sunday Matinee Come out and join us every Sunday for a free family, friendly film. The films play throughout the day. This week we discover the magic of hummingbirds in Hooked on Hummingbirds.
April 9: 5 Rivers Outdoor Adventure Night Free, everyone welcome. Meet and mingle with local outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy monthly programs.
· Hunter’s Education Course; 6pm-9pm (registration required, call 626-5474)
· Mobile Bay Audubon Society; 6:30pm-8:30pm
April 14, 9am-Noon: Birding 101 with Carol Furman Learn the basics of what to look and listen for when identifying our local Alabama birds. $15/adult, kids under 12 free, includes 30 min boat tour, register with Carol at 251-680-8619.
April 14: All Day; 5 Rivers Sunday Matinee Come out and join us every Sunday for a free, family friendly film. The films play throughout the day. This week find out what’s really behind those venom glands in Venom: Nature’s Killer.
April 16: 10am-11am; 5 Rivers StoryTime The 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month is StoryTime at 5 Rivers. Children under the age of 6 are welcome to stop by for a free reading of a nature based story followed by arts and crafts. This week’s story is “The White Owl” by Tracy Corduroy.
April 21: All Day; 5 Rivers Sunday Matinee Come out and join us every Sunday for a free, family friendly film. The films play throughout the day. This week’s film takes a closer look at honey bees in Bees: Tales from the Hive.
April 27: 9am-4pm; 5th Annual Delta Woods and Waters Expo Come out and enjoy the 2nd largest river delta which is found in our very own backyard! The Delta Woods and Waters Expo give children and adults alike the chance to explore all the ways one can use the Mobile-Tensaw Delta. Hands on demonstrations such as fly tying, turkey calling, live raptor shows, and more will be occurring throughout the day. The event is free and everyone is welcome to join us. For more information on the presentations, visit us online at www.deltawoodsandwatersexpo.com.
April 28: All Day; 5 Rivers Sunday Matinee Come out and join us every Sunday for a free, family friendly film. The films play throughout the day. This week we examine the carnivorous side of birds in Life of Birds: Meat Eaters.
May 2: Kiwanis Club’s Taste of the Towns 6pm-8pm Daphne-Spanish Fort Kiwanis Club Annual Fundraiser. Tastes from over 30 restaurants/eateries/caterers, free beverages, live music, door prizes and a Silent auction. Benefits area youth including three High School Key Clubs - Daphne, Spanish Fort and Bayside; both the Daphne and Spanish Fort educational enrichment foundations: and other organizations that support children. $25 - at the door, from a Kiwanis member or by calling 621-2996
May 4: 5 Rivers Road Show: Environmental Studies Center Open House 5 Rivers is going on the road! Stop by and say hello to us at the Environmental Studies Center on Girby Road from 10am-2pm. Family friendly, free event! Live raptor show, alligator feedings, wild animal talks, reptile show, Starlab show, concession and gift shop sales, and much more!
May 5: 5 Rivers Sunday Matinee Come out and join us every Sunday for a free family, friendly film. The films play throughout the day. This week we look at what scientists are doing about the diminishing frog population on our plants in “Frogs: The Thin Green Line”
May 7: 5 Rivers Outdoor Adventure Night Free, everyone is welcome. Meet and mingle with local outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy monthly programs.
· 6pm-7pm; Alabama Hiking Trail Society
· 7pm-8:30pm; Mobile Bay Canoe and Kayak Club
· 7pm-8:30pm; Mobile Bay Sierra Club
May 7: 10am-11am; 5 Rivers StoryTime The 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month is StoryTime at 5 Rivers. Children under the age of 6 are welcome to stop by for a free reading of a nature based story followed by arts and crafts. This week we read, “EGAD Alligator!” by Harriet Ziefert.
May 11: Apraxia Awareness Walk at 5 Rivers For more information and to register, visithttp://www.apraxia-kids.org/events/event/braylens-1st-annual-mobile-al-walk-for-children-with-apraxia-of-speech/
May 14: 5 Rivers Outdoor Adventure Night Free, everyone welcome. Meet and mingle with local outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy monthly programs.
· Hunter’s Education Course; 6pm-9pm (registration required, call 626-5474)
· Mobile Bay Audubon Society; 6:30pm-8:30pm
May 18: Weeks Bay Foundation Bald Eagle Bash The 4th Annual Bald Eagle Bash will be held on Saturday, May 18 from 4-7 p.m. at the waterfront Tonsmeire Weeks Bay Resource Center at the Fish River Bridge on U.S. Highway 98 in Fairhope, Alabama. The event is a fundraiser for the Weeks Bay Foundation, the only nationally accredited land trust in coastal Alabama. The Foundation works to protect the natural resources of coastal Alabama. Enjoy “a taste of Weeks Bay” featuring fresh Gulf shrimp prepared by top local restaurants and live music by Rollin’ in the Hay. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the gate. Beverages are included in the price of admission, and free parking is available at the Weeks Bay Reserve Safe Harbor site, with BRATS shuttles providing transportation to the event. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.BaldEagleBash.com or call (251) 990-5004.
May 18: Cystic Fibrosis Walk at 5 Rivers GREAT STRIDES: Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis registration begins at 8:30am and the walk will begin at 9:00am. May 19: All Day; 5 Rivers Sunday Matinee Come out and join us every Sunday for a free, family friendly film. The films play throughout the day. This week’s film takes a closer look at honey bees and why their diminishing numbers are something for us to be concerned with in “Silence of the Bees”.
May 21: 10am-11am; 5 Rivers StoryTime The 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month is StoryTime at 5 Rivers. Children under the age of 6 are welcome to stop by for a free reading of a nature based story followed by arts and crafts. This week’s story is “Dreamweaver” by Jonathan London.
May 26: All Day; 5 Rivers Sunday Matinee Come out and join us every Sunday for a free, family friendly film. The films play throughout the day. This week’s film is “Ken Burns: The War”. This seven-part series brings WWII to life through the harrowing personal accounts of a handful of soldiers and others from “typical” American towns, including Mobile.
May 27; We are Open for Memorial Day!
5 Rivers ~ Alabama's Delta Resource Center 30945 5 Rivers Blvd, Spanish Fort, AL 36527 251-625-0814 Open 7 days a week, 8am-5pm! Last updated April 10, 2013 |
 
|
