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Pensacola Free Friday Free Friday has the rundown of all kinds of events across the area for the entire family to enjoy!!

by Rose Ann Haven

Published: Thu, October 08, 2009 - 8:08 pm CST Last Updated: Fri, October 09, 2009 - 9:47 pm CST

Mobile, Alabama -

When's the last time you checked out The Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center?
The Exploreum is celebrating its anniversary this month by hosting a FREE day on Monday October 12th. During Community Appreciation Day the general public is invited to experience permanent exhibits at no charge! There are interactive displays for all ages.
"I think it's gonna be great. The Exploreum has been in the downtown community for 11 years now this month, and we really want to thank the community for all the support they provided us over the years", says Hela Sheth, Exploreum Spokeswoman.
In addition to Free Admission for Community Appreciation Day, The Exploreum is also offering discounts during the entire month of October.
For more information, go to www.exploreum.com.

Why not take a trip back in time?
This weekend is The Munson Community Heritage Festival.
The event held every October is a two day celebration and re-creation of old time ways of life in the deep south.
You'll enjoy exhibits, living history demonstrations, plus bluegrass and gospel music.
There's no cost for admission nor parking.
Just head to the Krul Recreation Area of The Blackwater River State Forest.
For more information go to www.fl-dof.com/state_forests/blackwater/heritage_festival.html

You can re-live history in Bon Secour this weekend too.
Saturday is Bon Secour History Day.
Live demonstrations by re-enactors will be held throughout the day on the grounds of the Swift-Coles Historic Home.
Re-enactors will show the Union capture of the Salt Works at Bon Secour, the life of women on the home front during the Civil War, plus The Fort Morgan cannon will be fired every hour.
Families are also invited to bring a picnic to enjoy on the grounds.
For more information go to www.co.baldwin.al.us

If you're looking for a little canine entertainment, The Baldwin County Humane Society is hosting The Second Annual Cove Dog Olympics tomorrow at Pirate's Cove Yacht Club in Josephine.
You can see which dogs swim the fastest, retrieve the quickest, and eat a burger the fastest.
The first contest starts along the banks of Perdido Bay at eleven o'clock.
For more information go to www.baldwinanimalrescue.com

Pensacola's popular "Bands On The Beach" free concert series continues through October.
Tuesday, October 13th, The Reunion Band takes the stage with an eclectic mix of high-energy dance beats.
Catch the band from 7 to 9pm at The Gulfside Pavilion.
For more information go to www.visitpensacolabeach.com

The Mobile Pops is carrying on a 33 year tradition of filling the air with music.
Everyone is invited to their Starbright Concert Series Saturday, October 10th on Dauphin Island under the water tower.
The music starts at 7 pm.
www.mobilepopsband.com

Put this one on your calendar for next weekend!
The Alabama Coastal Birdfest is chock full of free events in Fairhope.
Faulkner State Community College, The Fairhope Public Library, and the Fairhope museum of history are the places to be.
From dissecting owl pellets to live raptor demonstrations...there's something for everyone!
All bird and conservation expo events are FREE and open to the public!
For a list...go to www.alabamacoastalbirdfest.com

Tomorrow is Public Safety Day in Prichard.
From 11 am to 3 pm, enjoy face painting, a crime prevention clown, safety booths and free refreshments. They'll even have police cruisers and an Alabama marine boat for kids to climb aboard and ride in a fire truck!! Kids can also spray a real fire hose.
Check it out at The Public Safety Building which is The Old Martha Thomas Elementary Shcool.

HIPPY provides Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters. Monday, October 12th is HIPPY Fun Day complete with HIPPY P. Potamus, Scruff McGruff The Crime Dog, a space jump and more activities from The Mobile Fire Department and The Mobile Public Library.
Check out the fun at The HIPPY Mobile Office on 109 South Cedar Street from 9 to 4.
For more information go to www.hippyusa.org or email hippysouthal@aol.com

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rmseek1234 Says:

Fri, Oct 09, 2009 at 7:09 pm

Well, I have never been arrested…but I would say it is more because I OBEY the law,rather than break it. OUCH!

dougstech Says:

Fri, Oct 09, 2009 at 6:28 pm

Maybe thats why you are such good friends with them rmseek1234. They wouldn’t arrest a friend, now would they? ...lol

bama_gal Says:

Fri, Oct 09, 2009 at 6:28 pm

Whoops, thanks rmseek - I am in Baldwin County and ours have school!

rmseek1234 Says:

Fri, Oct 09, 2009 at 6:26 pm

Actually bama_gal-the kids are out of school Monday.

No dougie, I thought you might learn something. Guess not. Perhaps you’re afraid they’ll arrest you…lol

dougstech Says:

Fri, Oct 09, 2009 at 6:22 pm

Why would I go? Just to see more police waste money? They are quite good at that.

bama_gal Says:

Fri, Oct 09, 2009 at 6:22 pm

Doesn’t it make more sense to have free admission when the kids aren’t in school?

rmseek1234 Says:

Fri, Oct 09, 2009 at 6:20 pm

You going dougie?

dougstech Says:

Fri, Oct 09, 2009 at 5:22 pm

“Tomorrow is Public Safety Day in Prichard.
From 11 am to 3 pm, enjoy face painting, a crime prevention clown, safety booths and free refreshments. They’ll even have police cruisers and an Alabama marine boat for kids to climb aboard and ride in a fire truck!! Kids can also spray a real fire hose. Check it out at The Public Safety Building which is The Old Martha Thomas Elementary Shcool.”

I thought they were bankrupt?