This spring Island Soccer started at the Dauphin Island Elementary school yard with Tracey and Zicky Hart, mother and son, playing soccer together. The school yard, however, was taken over by BP, but that didn’t stop the families that have joined the fun. “We’re very grateful that the Baptist Church is letting us play on their field,” says Tracey Hart. Now each Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning at 6:00 P.M. David Hart and other parents coordinate the children’s soccer. Evening matches have featured the Mayos against the Mustards, the Giraffes against Zebras, and Tacos against the Pizzas. As Tracey says, “Come on out and join the fun!” The oil disaster continues but positive people and positive communities keep making positive differences.

This Saturday, June 26, all across the United States, Hands across the Sand events will take place. Hands across the Sand is an event for people who want to say “No” to off-shore drilling and “Yes” to cleaner energy alternatives. It’s not for everybody. But for those who support this message it is a collective opportunity to make their voices heard. If you agree with this message, please come, bring family and friends, and make your voice heard!

For Dauphin Island’s Hands Across the Sand, people will begin gathering at the public beach around 11:00 AM and will join hands for 15 minutes at 12:00 noon.

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