Chamber Member Events
 May 11 - 24

 

Friday, May 11
Washington County Business Park
Groundbreaking Ceremony
5/11/2012
10 a.m.
Free
4299 U.S. Hwy. 43, McIntosh
944-7079
www.wcbusinesspark.com

Reception following the groundbreaking.

Employee Liability Management
New Hire Processing Center Grand Opening
5/11/2012
1 to 4 p.m.
Free
3213 Executive Park Circle
470-0700
www.elminfo.com

ELM's new “Efficient Hire” online enrollment system will be showcased as well as current onsite E-Verify and OSHA safety training services.


Saturday, May 12
Bay Area Food Bank
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
5/12/2012
Free
2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
653-1617
www.bayareafoodbank.org

Lend a hand in the nation’s largest single-day food drive organized with the National Association of Letter Carriers. Volunteers are needed to help unload trucks and pre-sort food donations to get them ready for distribution to those in need.

Mobile International Speedway
Ride Along Night
5/12/2012
8 p.m.
$15 adults / $14 seniors / $12 students / $7 military & police / $5 children 6-11 / under 5 are free
7800 Park Blvd, Irvington, AL
957-2063
www.mobileinternationalspeedway.net

Kids can ride with their favorite bomber or sportsman driver or ride in the pace car with Rick Crawford heat and feature Races.

Assist-2-Sell Buyers and Sellers Realty
Are You My Mother?
5/12/2012
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mobile County Animal Shelter, 7665 Howells Ferry Rd.
490-3390
Salute mothers by adopting a cuddly cat or a fluffy dog. Face painting, pictures with pets, hot dogs and burgers. Donations of treats, food, collars and leashes accepted. Micro-chipping and rabies clinic available from 10 a.m. to Noon.
 


Sunday, May 13
Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa
Mother's Day Brunch
5/13/2012
$59.95 adults / $29.95 children
One Grand Blvd.
928-9201
www.marriottgrand.com

Enjoy Mother's Day Brunch in the historic setting of the Grand Hotel and the amazing view of Mobile Bay.

Battle House Hotel
Mother's Day Brunch
5/13/2012
11, 11:15 &11:45 a.m. or 1, 1:30 or 1:45 p.m.
$65++ per person
The Trellis Room at the Battle House Hotel
338-5403
www.rsabattlehouse.com

Join the Trellis Room for a four-course meal. Choose between grilled filet mignon, pan roaster grouper or Gulf Coast shrimp and grits.

The Renaissance Mobile Rivervew Plaza
Mother’s Day Brunch
5/13/2012
$36 for adults / $31 for seniors / $16 for children 6-12 / children 5 & under eat free
64 South Water St.
415-3092
Enjoy a variety of salads, meats, shrimp and grits, French toast and other breakfast foods, plus a dessert station.

Bellingrath Gardens and Home
Mother’s Day Garden Concert
5/13/2012
5:30 p.m.
$6 for adults / $3 for children 5 -12 / free for children 4 and under (special discount rate begins at 4 p.m.)
12401 Bellingrath Gardens Rd.
973-2217
www.bellingrath.org

Supper, an entire orchestra and ice cream make this Mother's Day special at Bellingrath Gardens. Order a picnic supper and tables to enjoy your evening.


Tuesday, May 15
Springhill Medical Center
For Girls Only Class
5/15/2012
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Free
Gerald Wallace Auditorium
460-5447
www.springhillmedicalcenter.com/what-s-new/events/2012/may/for-girls-only.aspx

Girls ages 8 to 12 can hear Dr. Lauren Self, OB/GYN with Azalea City Physicians for Women, discuss some of the physical changes to be expected as girls mature.


Wednesday, May 16
Express Employment Professionals
Leadership Learning Simulcast
5/16/2012
8 a.m. to Noon
$25 per person
476-8210
Holiday Inn Airport, 3630 Memorial Dr. S.
www.mobileexpresspros.com

Proceeds benefit the Children’s Miracle Network. Speakers include Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Patrick Lencioni and Dr. Bertrice Berry will be presenting various leadership topics. Register at www.refreshleadership.com/live. Seats are limited.


Thursday, May 17
IV Seasons Studio
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
5/17/2012
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Free
7921 Tanner Williams Rd., Suite G
634-2233
www.ivseasonstudio.com

The ribbon will be cut at 11:30 a.m.

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - Mobile Bay
May Luncheon: How to Rise Above the Crowd
5/17/2012
11:30 a.m.
Free for AAF members / $15 for guests (includes lunch)
Wintzell's, 605 Dauphin St.
219-5512
www.facebook.com/AAFMobileBay or www.aafmobilebay.org

RSVP to Kate Light at  by Tuesday, May 15.


Saturday, May 19
Calagaz Photo & Digital Imaging
Lensbaby Workshop
5/19/2012
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
$45
90 Springdale Blvd.
478-0487
http://calagaz.com/upcoming_worshops.html

Instructed by local photographer, Jerrid Jones


Sunday, May 20
USA Children's & Women's Hospital
NICU Reunion
5/20/2012
1 to 3p.m.
Free
1700 Center St.
415-1243
www.usahealthsystem.com/usacwh

Children treated in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit are invited, with their families to attend. Refreshments and games!


Tuesday, May 22
Courtyard by Marriott
Open House & Ribbon Cutting
5/22/2012
5 to 7p.m.
Free
1000 West I-65 Service Rd., South
370-1615
www.marriott.com

The ribbon will be cut at 5:15 p.m. This will be a fun-filled evening starting with food from the menu at the newly renovated Courtyard Bistro, followed by drinks and a social at the Residence Inn, and desserts, tours and door prizes.
 


Wednesday, May 23
MTI Business Solutions
Serv Safe Food Protection Manager Certification Class
5/23/2012
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$160
1301 Azalea Rd.
478-6848
www.mobiletechwebsite.com

Need to earn or renew your ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification? Attend MTI's one-day certification-prep class and take your exam the same day.

Via Health, Fitness and Enrichment Center / USA Center for Generational Studies
Via/USA Annual Meeting and Awards Lunch
5/23/2012
11:30 a.m.
$18 for lunch / $10 for Via members
1717 Dauphin St.
470-5229
www.viamobile.org

The event will feature Rep. Jo Bonner, Alabama AARP Director Jesse Salinas and Alabama Department of Senior Services Commissioner Neal Morris. The agenda includes an aging policy update, volunteer recognition and presentation of the Arlene F. Mitchell Award.

Project Management Institute - PMI Mobile Branch
May General Meeting
5/23/2012
11:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Free / Lunch will be charged individually
107 Saint Francis St., Penthouse, 34th Floor
753-3964
www.eventsbot.com/events/eb373957657

Join us for a roundtable discussion on “How We Use Project Management in our Business.” This is a great opportunity to network and learn from other project managers, about application of best practices for project management.


Thursday, May 24
Safe Archives
Safe Archives Open House
5/24/2012
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Free
450 Saint Louis St.
433-4392
www.safearchives.com

Come see the only FireLock vault available for personal or business use in a 200-mile radius, while networking and enjoying light refreshments.