TREASURES OF THE ISLE HONOR THEIR KING AND QUEEN

Treasures of the Isle King and Queen lunch 2010

The Mardi Gras Krewe, Treasures of the Isle, recently honored their King and Queen with a special luncheon at Ships Harbor Grill in Orange Beach.  Queen Anne Mitchell and King Philip Baker will reign over the upcoming Mardi Gras Ball and the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Mardi Gras parades on February 16, 2010.  Shown here, front row center in their crowns, are King Philip and Queen Anne along with the attending Krewe members.

Treasures of the Isle was founded on the principal of giving back to the community with charitable endeavors while enjoying the fun of Mardi Gras and fellowship with friends.  The Krewe membership includes men and women, married and single.  For information on how to become a member and join all the fun while helping the community email treasuresoftheisle@hotmail.com or visit their web site at www.treasuresoftheisle.com.

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TREASURES OF THE ISLE HOLD 2010 MARDI GRAS BALL

Treasures of the Isle Mardi Gras Ball 2010

The Mardi Gras Krewe, Treasures of the Isle, recently honored their King and Queen at the 2010 Mardi Gras Ball held in Orange Beach.  Shown here, in the foreground are King Philip Baker and Queen Anne Mitchell along with the attending Krewe members in the background.

Treasures of the Isle was founded on the principal of giving back to the community with charitable endeavors while enjoying the fun of Mardi Gras and fellowship with friends.  The Krewe membership includes men and women, married and single.

For information on how to become a member and join all the fun while helping the community email treasuresoftheisle@hotmail.com or visit their web site at www.treasuresoftheisle.com.

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TREASURES OF THE ISLE ANNOUNCES ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL

Calling all artist and crafts sellers!! The Mardi Gras Krewe Treasures of the Isle has announced the second annual Treasures Hunt Arts and Crafts Festival will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at the Orange Beach Sportsplex on Canal Road.

Calling all Arts and Crafts Vendors! Come join the 2010 Treasures Hunt in Orange Beach, Alabama

Lots of food and fun for the whole family is being planned and local artists and craftsmen will be displaying and selling their works.  Food booths will be available and include German sausages, corn dogs, nachos and fresh strawberry shortcakes.

In addition, the festival will feature a community yard sale with a wide variety of “treasures from the attic.” Proceeds from the festival will benefit local charities in Baldwin County.

Individuals interested in learning more about displaying and selling their art or crafts or other commercial items are invited to visit the Treasures Hunt web site for a Vendor Application .

Pictured above at a recent Festival planning meeting, from the left are Philip Baker, chairman 2010 Treasures Hunt Festival, Cal Carter, Webmaster, and Ron Fowinkle, Public Relations manager.

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ALABAMA ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL APRIL 2010

TREASURES OF THE ISLE BIG TREASURE HUNT – ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL IN ORANGE BEACH, AL – CALLING ALL ARTISTS AND CRAFT SELLERS!!!

Alabama Arts and Crafts Festivals April 2010

The Mardi Gras Krewe Treasures of the Isle will hold the second annual Arts and Crafts Festival and Community Yard Sale on Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. at the Orange Beach Sportsplex on Canal Road. Admission is free to the public.

It’s a great event to attract families from all over the Alabama Gulf Coast and the Florida panhandle.

In addition to local buyers it’s a busy “visitors” time in Orange Beach with a number of springtime events on the calendar including many Alabama schools Spring Break, The USS Alabama Crewman’s Reunion, Mullet Man Triathlon at FloraBama, Mobile Rose Society annual rose show, and the Confederate Garrison Living History at Fort Morgan.

The Alabama Gulf Coast also offers a wide range of year round activities to vacationers.  These include beautiful beaches, the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, the Blue Angels, Dolphin Cruises, great Charter Boat Fishing, and some of the Gulf Coast best golf courses.  Our Springtime Arts and Craft Festival is perfectly scheduled to bring in the buying public!

The Orange Beach Sportsplex offers a great venue with over 2 acres of flat, grassy space for patrons and booths.  It also offers a large concessions building for preparation and sale of food and drink—ideal to keep shoppers on-site for hours as they enjoy the pleasure of springtime on the Gulf Coast!

Orange Beach Sportsplex Concession Area

The Orange Beach Sportsplex is conveniently located for easy access with a large paved parking lot which can accommodate your self-contained RVs.  There are also a variety of motels and hotels within a five mile radius and some of the Gulf Coast’s best restaurants.

See the location and directions on this map.

Orange Beach Sportsplex Location

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Lots of food and fun for the whole family is being planned.  Food booths will be available and include German sausages, corn dogs, nachos and fresh strawberry shortcakes.  In addition, the festival will feature a community yard sale with a wide variety of “treasures from the attic.”  Proceeds from the festival will benefit local charities along the Eastern Shore.

Individuals interested in displaying and selling art, crafts, and yard sale items or other commercial items are invited to submit an application.

Click for Vendor Application – Questions about the festival or the application can be directed to Philip Baker at 251-981-7604 or pcbaker@gulftel.com.

Restaurants in Orange Beach be sure to check out Cosmos, Ginny Lane, Vilaggio’s, Wolf Bay Lodge, Gino’s Fresh Catch, Tip Seas.

These motels are close by –Perdido Beach Resort, Escapes to the Shores, Fairfield Inn and Suites, Marriott Orange Beach, Holiday Inn Express Orange Beach, Sleep Inn on the Beach.)

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ORANGE BEACH ART CENTER FEATURES UNIQUE EXHIBIT

Mardi Gras Robes - Treasures of the Isle - Orange Beach Mardi Gras

The Orange Beach Art Center will have a unique “working” exhibit on display in December. Dress maker/designer, Gloria Bridges, will be creating a Mardi Gras Queen’s Train and King’s Cape for the Treasures of the Isle Mardi Gras Krewe with the help of other Krewe members. The project should be complete by Christmas. All are welcome to come and view how these royal robes are constructed.

For available dates and times of this display call the Orange Beach Art Center at 251-981-2787.

When complete, the robes will belong to the Krewe and be available for future King’s and Queen’s use during their reign. Pictured, from left, are Connie Baker, Philip Baker, Gloria Bridges, Jane Coe, Anne Mitchell, Bayne Bridges and Charles Mitchell.

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Orange Beach Mardi Gras with the Treasures of the Isle

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TREASURES KREWE ANNOUNCES ROYALTY

The Treasures of the Isle Mardi Gras Krewe is proud to announce their King and Queen for 2009-2010. King Phillip Baker and Queen Anne Mitchell will reign over 2009-2010 events including the Treasures of the Isle Ball, January 30, 2010, and the Parade, Mardi Gras Day, February 16, 2010. Treasures of the Isle was founded on the principal of giving back to the community with charitable endeavors while enjoying the fun of Mardi Gras and fellowship with friends. The Krewe membership includes men and women, married and single. Charitable donations this year have included the Christian Service Center, the American Cancer Society and the Orange Beach Park and Recreation Department.

For information on how to become a member and join all the fun while helping the community email the Treasures .

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TREASURES OF THE ISLE DONATES TO ORANGE BEACH TIME CAPSULE

The Mardi Gras Krewe, Treasures of the Isle, recently donated their cookbook for placement in the Orange Beach time capsule.  Shown here making the presentation, from the left, are Ron Fowinkle, Cheryl Lanning, Ralph Elders, Iris Ethridge of the Orange Beach Fishing Association, Gloria Bridges, and Bayne Bridges.  The time capsule is being prepared by the Orange Beach Fishing Association for The City of Orange Beach.  The city is celebrating it’s 25^th birthday this year and the Fishing Association it’s 35^th birthday.  Donations for the time capsule can be made by calling 981-2300 and items will be accepted from all aspects of life in Orange Beach.  The cookbook is a collection of favorite recipes by the Treasures of the Isle krewe and can be ordered by calling 981-2227.

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TREASURES OF THE ISLE HOLD BOATING AND BEACH PARTY

Shown above are members of the Mardi Gras Krewe, Treasures of the Isle, and their guest as they enjoy the annual Boating and Beach Party.  This year’s party was held on Saturday, August 15, 2009, at Johnson Beach in Perdido Key.  The event featured lots of food, fun, and socializing on the beach followed by a dolphin cruise

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DERBY PARTY SET FOR MAY 2 IN ORANGE BEACH

The Mardi Gras Krewe Treasures of the Isle will sponsor the third annual Derby Party on Saturday, May 2 at 3 p.m. at the VIP Lounge on Canal Road in Orange Beach.

The Derby Party features lots of food and fun before, during and after viewing the Kentucky Derby Race on big screen TVs.  There will be a Happy Hour cash bar and a stick horse race with prizes.  Guests will enjoy great food, silent auction, placing wagers and door prizes as well as the Fashionable Hat Contest for both men and women.  Admission is $25 per person and tickets can be purchased at the Emporium, the Shores Resort, and Jana’s Market in Orange Beach or at Sweet Repeats Boutique in Gulf Shores.  As always, a portion of the proceeds go to local organizations or charities and this year will benefit the Gulf Coast Zoo.

A limited number of sponsorships are available for jockeys in the stick horse race – a great way to advertize your enterprise and contribute to the zoo!  Individuals interested in learning more about sponsorships are invited to call 251-979-7031 or email treasuresoftheisle@hotmail.com.

Some of the party planners showing off their Derby hats and contest prizes include, from left, Joy Nash, Emily Brunette, and Allyson Walters.

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