The University of South Alabama's Eastern Shore speaker series "Â鶹´«Ã½ by the Bay" showcases a diverse range of lectures and performances by artists, scholars and industry experts at the Â鶹´«Ã½ Baldwin County Campus Performance Center in Fairhope.

The Providence Foundation's 26th Annual Charity Golf Classic will be held August 21 at The Lakewood Golf Course in Point Clear. Proceeds benefit patient care at Â鶹´«Ã½ Health Providence Hospital. A four-person scramble format will be used. Sponsorship opportunities are available.