Free Activities for Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

Here's what is new for Tuesday, October 11th, 2011:

8am-10 am: Practice line dancing at the Jan Dempsey Community Art Center. Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome.

10:30am-3pm: Drop in for a game of at the Frank Brown Recreation Center. Get a workout while having fun playing a game of basketball. All games last 12 minutes or 12 points.

4pm-6pm: Bring the family for Family Recreation time at the Frank Brown Recreation Center. It is a great way for you to enjoy physical activity with your family, including playing racquetball, shooting around in the gym, ping pong, air hockey, table tennis, and foosball, and a fitness room for sixteen and older.

5pm-6pm: Intermediate line dancing is practiced at Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. Steps patterns will be taught and then reviewed by practicing with appropriate music.

Free Activities for Monday, October 10th, 2011

Here's what is free for Monday, October 10th, 2011:

8am-10 am: Practice line dancing at the Jan Dempsey Community Art Center. Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome.

9:00am: Join Auburn Stride Walkers a morning walk. Walkers will meet at one of our various walking trails weekly. Walks are held at your own pace and distance. Come have fun, make new friends, and walk your way to a healthier lifestyle. Contact Melissa Weldon at 501-2946 or mweldon@auburnalabama.org to find out where to meet.


10:30am-3pm: Drop in for a game of at the Frank Brown Recreation Center. Get a workout while having fun playing a game of basketball. All games last 12 minutes or 12 points.

5:30pm-7:30pm: Leap for the Stars Literacy and Academic Tutoring offered at the Boykin Community Center. Improve academic and literacy skills fro pre-K through 3rd grade students. Sessions include one-on-one tutoring and mentoring.

6:30pm-9pm: Southside Volleyball Association hosts open volleyball for intermediate - advanced players. Come join them for some fun, fellowship, and exercise at the Frank Brown Recreation Center.

Free Activities for Friday, October 7th, 2011

Here's what is free for Friday, October 7th, 2011:

8am-10 am: Practice line dancing at the Jan Dempsey Community Art Center. Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome.

9:00am: Join Auburn Stride Walkers a morning walk. Walkers will meet at one of our various walking trails weekly. Walks are held at your own pace and distance. Come have fun, make new friends, and walk your way to a healthier lifestyle. Contact Melissa Weldon at 501-2946 or mweldon@auburnalabama.org to find out where to meet.


10:30am-3pm: Drop in for a game of at the Frank Brown Recreation Center. Get a workout while having fun playing a game of basketball. All games last 12 minutes or 12 points.


1pm-3pm: Join fellow artists at Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center for Open Studio. Bring your artwork, art supplies, and ideas and join your artistic peers. This is an encouraging group who will critique your work if asked and share art ideas between ourselves.

5pm-6pm: Intermediate line dancing is practiced at Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. Steps patterns will be taught and then reviewed by practicing with appropriate music.

7pm-9pm: It's Swing Friday! Swing Friday is for those who have some (or no) dance experience and want to practice the East Coast Swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop. Teaching is informal, but every Friday there will be an hour lesson from 7 –8 p.m. and social dancing from 8 – 9 p.m. You do not have to bring a partner with you. Instruction is provided by Auburn Swing Dance Association.

"Arboretum Days" on Saturday, October 8th, 2011

Arboretum to host fall foliage activity for pre-kindergarten through fifth grade
The Donald E. Davis Arboretum will host "Arboretum Days" Saturday, Oct. 8, at 9 a.m. "Arboretum Days" is an approximately one-hour educational program designed for children age pre-kindergarten through fifth grade at the arboretum. The October event will educate participants on leaves, such as leaf function and anatomy, and why they change color in the fall. A leaf-themed art project will also be part of the program as participants will create leaf castings. There is no fee for Arboretum Days but pre-registration is required.  For more information on Arboretum Days or to register call 844-5770 or go to the website.

Free Activities for Thursday, October 6th, 2011

Here's what free for Thursday, October 6th, 2011:

8am-10 am: Practice line dancing at the Jan Dempsey Community Art Center. Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome.

10:30am-3pm: Drop in for a game of at the Frank Brown Recreation Center. Get a workout while having fun playing a game of basketball. All games last 12 minutes or 12 points.

4pm-6pm: Bring the family for Family Recreation time at the Frank Brown Recreation Center. It is a great way for you to enjoy physical activity with your family, including playing racquetball, shooting around in the gym, ping pong, air hockey, table tennis, and foosball, and a fitness room for sixteen and older.

5:30pm-7pm: Your Craft Projects at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. Bring whatever project you are working on and enjoy the company of others with similar interests. It is a GREAT opportunity to learn a new craft. Crafts currently demonstrated include knitting, crocheting, smocking, sewing, scrapbooking, needlepoint, cross stitch and more. Children are welcome to share the fun with parents.

6pm-7:30pm: Enjoy a night of entertainment at Kiesel Park. It is the perfect setting to listen to the enchanting sounds of local and regional musicians. Bring the family, a picnic supper, your lawn chairs and maybe even the family dog and enjoy a free, relaxing evening under the stars.

6pm-9pm: Come join the Auburn Duplicate Bridge Club for a weekly duplicate bridge session sanctioned by the American Contract Bridge League (ABCL). Participation is open to bridge players of all levels of play. ACBL membership is not required. Session meets at the Frank Brown Recreation Center.

6:30pm-8pm: Salsa Lessons! Come and learn beginning and advanced techniques of the spicy Latin dance. No partner or previous dance experience needed. This class will also include the basics in Merengue and Bachata. Class meets at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center.

Free Activities for Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

Here's what is free for Wednesday, October 5th, 2011:

8am-12pm:  Receive free blood pressure, cholesterol screening, blood sugar, hemoglobin, weight, height, and vision screenings from the Auburn University School of Nursing during their Health Promotion Clinics.  They will be available at the Boykin Community Center.

8am-10 am: Practice line dancing at the Jan Dempsey Community Art Center. Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome.

9:00am: Join Auburn Stride Walkers a morning walk. Walkers will meet at one of our various walking trails weekly. Walks are held at your own pace and distance. Come have fun, make new friends, and walk your way to a healthier lifestyle. Contact Melissa Weldon at 501-2946 or mweldon@auburnalabama.org to find out where to meet.


10:30am-3pm: Drop in for a game of at the Frank Brown Recreation Center. Get a workout while having fun playing a game of basketball. All games last 12 minutes or 12 points.


5pm-6pm: Intermediate line dancing is practiced at Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. Steps patterns will be taught and then reviewed by practicing with appropriate music.

7pm-9pm:  Lindy Wednesday is for those who have some dance experience and want to practice the Lindy Hop and possibly other swing dances. Teaching is informal but we will show you the moves. You do not need a partner to attend. Instruction is provided by Auburn University Swing Dance Association.  Meets at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center.


6:30pm-9pm: Southside Volleyball Association hosts open volleyball for intermediate - advanced players. Come join them for some fun, fellowship, and exercise at the Frank Brown Recreation Center.

Free Activities for Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

Here's what is new for Tuesday, October 4th, 2011:

8am-10 am: Practice line dancing at the Jan Dempsey Community Art Center. Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome.

10:30am-3pm: Drop in for a game of at the Frank Brown Recreation Center. Get a workout while having fun playing a game of basketball. All games last 12 minutes or 12 points.

4pm-6pm: Bring the family for Family Recreation time at the Frank Brown Recreation Center. It is a great way for you to enjoy physical activity with your family, including playing racquetball, shooting around in the gym, ping pong, air hockey, table tennis, and foosball, and a fitness room for sixteen and older.

5pm-6pm: Intermediate line dancing is practiced at Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. Steps patterns will be taught and then reviewed by practicing with appropriate music.

Free Activities for Monday, October 3rd, 2011

Here's what is free for Monday, October 3rd, 2011:

8am-10 am: Practice line dancing at the Jan Dempsey Community Art Center. Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome.

9:00am: Join Auburn Stride Walkers a morning walk. Walkers will meet at one of our various walking trails weekly. Walks are held at your own pace and distance. Come have fun, make new friends, and walk your way to a healthier lifestyle. Contact Melissa Weldon at 501-2946 or mweldon@auburnalabama.org to find out where to meet.


10:30am-3pm: Drop in for a game of at the Frank Brown Recreation Center. Get a workout while having fun playing a game of basketball. All games last 12 minutes or 12 points.

5:30pm-7:30pm:  Leap for the Stars Literacy and Academic Tutoring offered at the Boykin Community Center.  Improve academic and literacy skills fro pre-K through 3rd grade students. Sessions include one-on-one tutoring and mentoring.

6:30pm-9pm:  Southside Volleyball Association hosts open volleyball for intermediate - advanced players. Come join them for some fun, fellowship, and exercise at the Frank Brown Recreation Center.

Home Depot Kid's Workshop on Saturday, October 1st, 2011

Making Fire Rescue Helicopters:  9am-noon at Home Depot

• Spend quality time as a family for Safety Day
• Children can build and paint a Fire Rescue Helicopter
• FREE hands-on workshops designed for children ages 5 - 12 offered the 1st Saturday of every month at all The Home Depot stores between 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety along with instilling a sense of pride and accomplishment.
• All kids get to keep their craft and receive a FREE Kids Workshop Apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement.

Free Activities for Friday, September 30th, 2011

Here's what is free for Friday, September 30th, 2011:

8am-10 am: Practice line dancing at the Jan Dempsey Community Art Center. Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome.

9:00am:  Join Auburn Stride Walkers a morning walk.  Walkers will meet at one of our various walking trails weekly. Walks are held at your own pace and distance. Come have fun, make new friends, and walk your way to a healthier lifestyle.  Contact Melissa Weldon at 501-2946 or mweldon@auburnalabama.org to find out where to meet.


10:30am-3pm: Drop in for a game of at the Frank Brown Recreation Center. Get a workout while having fun playing a game of basketball. All games last 12 minutes or 12 points.


1pm-3pm:  Join fellow artists at Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center for Open Studio.  Bring your artwork, art supplies, and ideas and join your artistic peers. This is an encouraging group who will critique your work if asked and share art ideas between ourselves.

5pm-6pm:  Intermediate line dancing is practiced at Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center.  Steps patterns will be taught and then reviewed by practicing with appropriate music.

7pm-9pm:  It's Swing Friday! Swing Friday is for those who have some (or no) dance experience and want to practice the East Coast Swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop. Teaching is informal, but every Friday there will be an hour lesson from 7 –8 p.m. and social dancing from 8 – 9 p.m. You do not have to bring a partner with you. Instruction is provided by Auburn Swing Dance Association.

Free Activities for Thursday, September 29th, 2011

Here's what free for Thursday, September 29th, 2011:

8am-10 am: Practice line dancing at the Jan Dempsey Community Art Center. Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome.

10:30am-3pm: Drop in for a game of at the Frank Brown Recreation Center. Get a workout while having fun playing a game of basketball. All games last 12 minutes or 12 points.

4pm-6pm: Bring the family for Family Recreation time at the Frank Brown Recreation Center. It is a great way for you to enjoy physical activity with your family, including playing racquetball, shooting around in the gym, ping pong, air hockey, table tennis, and foosball, and a fitness room for sixteen and older.

5:30pm-7pm:  Your Craft Projects at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center.  Bring whatever project you are working on and enjoy the company of others with similar interests. It is a GREAT opportunity to learn a new craft. Crafts currently demonstrated include knitting, crocheting, smocking, sewing, scrapbooking, needlepoint, cross stitch and more. Children are welcome to share the fun with parents.

6pm-7:30pm:  Enjoy a night of entertainment at Kiesel Park.  It is the perfect setting to listen to the enchanting sounds of local and regional musicians. Bring the family, a picnic supper, your lawn chairs and maybe even the family dog and enjoy a free, relaxing evening under the stars. 

6pm-9pm: Come join the Auburn Duplicate Bridge Club for a weekly duplicate bridge session sanctioned by the American Contract Bridge League (ABCL). Participation is open to bridge players of all levels of play. ACBL membership is not required. Session meets at the Frank Brown Recreation Center.

6:30pm-8pm: Salsa Lessons! Come and learn beginning and advanced techniques of the spicy Latin dance. No partner or previous dance experience needed. This class will also include the basics in Merengue and Bachata. Class meets at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center.

Free Mini Waffle Bowl Sundaes at Marble Slab Today from 3-6pm!

Marble Slab Creamery is giving away mini waffle bowl sundaes today, Sept. 28th from 3-6pm.  Marble Slab is located in Tiger Town.  Limit one per customer.  While supplies last.

Auburn Community Orchestra Concert at Kiesel Park on Sunday

Sunday, September 25th:  Enjoy an afternoon of FREE, outdoor entertainment as the Auburn Community Orchestra presents their fall concert at Kiesel Park. Bring a blanket, picnic, and chairs and join us for a relaxing fall afternoon of music in the park.  Starts at 4 pm.

Free Dance Classes

Practice Line Dance offered Monday through Friday from 8-10am at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome.

Intermediate Line Dance is offered Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5-6 pm at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. Have fun with enjoyable exercise in our line dance class. Steps patterns will be taught and then reviewed by practicing with appropriate music. Join us for the Bosa Nova, Jose Quervo, Think it Over, Slappin’Leather, Boot Scootin’ Boogie, You Wanna’ be happy, All Shook up, Toes in the water, Enchantment, Cowboy Cha Cha, Wild Card, Rio, Two Pina Coladas, Metamorphosized, Red Hot Salsa, Bobbie Sue, Cajun Holiday, Elvira, and others.

Lindy Wednesday  is for those who have some dance experience and want to practice the Lindy Hop and possibly other swing dances. Teaching is informal but we will show you the moves. You do not need a partner to attend. Instruction is provided by Auburn University Swing Dance Association.  It is offered Wednesday from 7-9pm at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center.

Salsa is offered Thursday from 6:30-8 pm at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. 

Salsa dancing is fun and exciting! Come and learn beginning and advanced techniques of this spicy Latin dance. No partner or previous dance experience needed. This class will also include the basics in Merengue and Bachata.

AUSDA Swing Friday is offered from 7-9 pm at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center.  

Swing Friday is for those who have some (or no) dance experience and want to practice the East Coast

Swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop. Teaching is informal, but every Friday there will be an hour lesson from 7 –8 p.m. and social dancing from 8 – 9 p.m. You do not have to bring a partner with you. Instruction is provided by Auburn Swing Dance Association.

Leap for the Stars Tutoring

Leap for the Stars Literacy and Academic Tutoring is offered for Pre-K through 3rd grade to improve academic and literacy skills.  It is free to the public.  It is held every Monday from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Boykin Community Center.  Email trellis234@earthlink.net for more information.

Auburn Fall Concert Series Starts Tonight at Kiesel Park

Auburn Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce its line-up for the Fall Concert Series at Kiesel Park. The series kicks off Thursday, Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. with a FREE performance by Satin Soul and continues every Thursday evening throughout September and October, weather permitting.

Free Film Screening Tonight at Jule Collins Smith Museum

For Tuesday, September 6th, 2011 at 6 pm:

 

Southern Circuit of Independent Filmmakers provides communities across the South with a tour of highly talented independent filmmakers. It is the nation’s only regional tour of independent filmmakers, providing communities with an interactive way of experiencing independent film.

 Come by the Jule Collins Smith Museum for the film screening at 6 pm and for free coffee, dessert and discussion with the filmmaker directly following the film.

Concrete, Steel and Paint: When men in prison join with victims of crime to create a mural about healing, their views on punishment, remorse, and forgiveness collide.

This event is free and open to the public.

Play Legos All Day on Saturday, Sept. 3rd

Children through 8th grade can play Legos all day at the Auburn Library from 9am-5pm.  For more information call 501-3196.

Get Moving with the Auburn Stride Walkers

Get moving with the Auburn Stride Walkers Club! Citizens of all ages are invited to join the club for walks at various City walking trails every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9 a.m. Participation is free and walks are held at your own pace and distance. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a water bottle.

The first walk of September will be held on Friday, Sept. 2 at Kiesel Park. A complete schedule is available online. For more information, contact Melissa Weldon at 501-2946 or Dee Watson at 501-2948.

Woofstock 2011 is Saturday, August 27th, 2011

Join the Lee County Humane Society (LCHS) for Woofstock 2011 on Saturday, August 27 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Kiesel Park. Woofstock is a celebration for Lee County residents and their pets and includes live entertainment, a children’s fun area, and activities for you and your four-legged friend to enjoy. Owners will also have an opportunity to register their dogs and purchase their City of Auburn dog tag, as required by City Ordinance. Admission to this event is FREE. There is a small fee for some activities in the park. All proceeds benefit adoption programs for the animals at the LCHS. All dogs are welcome as long as they remain on a leash. For more information, visit www.leecountyhumane.org.

Kids Eat Free for Wednesday, August 17th, 2011

Kids Eat Free: Locos (all day), Niffers (dinner), IHOP (4-8)

Free Small Business Workshop, Thursday, August 18th

Thursday, August 18
 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Dr. Jackie DiPofi, AU Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Director, and the Chamber have teamed up to offer expert counseling to small business owners. Call the Chamber at 334.745.4861 to set up an appointment. Dr. DiPofi can answer questions on many topics such as:   

Business Start Up

Getting a Business Loan

Planning for Expansion

Surviving the Current Economy

Kids Eat Free at O'Charley's through August 22nd

Print the coupon here:  http://www.ocharleys.com/eclub/webversion/Coupon_FreeKidsMeal.html. 

Free Activites for Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

Here’s what’s going on today:

Kids Eat Free: Moe’s Southwest Grill – kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal; Brick Oven Pizza – 2 kids eat free per 1 paying adult; Momma Goldbergs - one free kids menu item with purchase of adult sandwich and drink (5:00-9:00pm); Cold Stone Creamery – Buy one Kid’s Create Your Own Ice Cream (1 mix in) get one free


8am-10am: Practice Dance: Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome. Free to public. Ages 12 and up. Jan Dempsey Community Center. Contact: Wartan Jemian at 740-0785 or wajemian@att.net.

Free Activities for August 15th, 2011

Kids Eat Free: Locos (all day), Niffers (dinner), IHOP (4-8)

8-10am: Practice Dance: Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome. Free to public. Ages 12&up. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

9 am: Auburn Stride Walkers: Grab your sneakers and join this newly formed walking club. Walkers will meet at one of our various walking trails weekly. Walks are held at your own pace and distance. Come have fun, make new friends, and walk your way to a healthier lifestyle. The first walk will be held at the Kiesel Park Pavilion. Free to public. Contact Melissa Weldon • 501-2946 • mweldon@auburnalabama.org or Dee Watson • 501-2948 • deewatson@auburnalabama.org to find out location.

6-7:15 pm: Capoeira: an Afro-Brazilian martial art that focuses on powerful kicks, deceptive timing, and evasive mobility. It is practiced by playing a fighting game called the Jago that is accompanied by live music. Free to public. Franklin Brown Recreational Center.

Vacation Ends and School Starts

We enjoyed a last minute family vacation.  It was a nice way to end the summer and get ready for a new school year.  Now it's back to our regular routine.  I'll be posting the usual free activities and hopefully a few new ones.  Check back soon!

Mystic Order of East Alabama Fiction Writers Premiere Art Show

Auburn, Ala. - The Mystic Order of the East Alabama Fiction Writers will hold their premiere art show in the art gallery at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center, 222 East Drake Ave, during the month of August. The exhibit is free and open to the public Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Citizens are encouraged to take part in this first-ever public display of the group's work.

The Mystics are composed of a group of six women: Margee Bright-Ragland, Gail Langley, Judy Nunn, Joanne Camp, Marian Carcache, and Mary Dansak. Each woman has various interests in different types of artwork. The show will feature paintings, photography, and assemblages.

A reception will be held Friday, Aug. 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center to celebrate the closing of the art show. There will be light refreshments and a brief reading from their new book, Be the Flame. The reception is free and open to the public.

For more information about the exhibition, please contact the Arts Center at 501-2963.

2nd Annual Farewell Summer Block Party

Auburn, Ala. - Join Auburn Parks and Recreation as we send summer out in style at the 2nd Annual Farewell Summer Block Party, sponsored by Chick-fil-A Magnolia Avenue, on Thursday, Aug. 4 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Town Creek Park, 1150 S. Gay St. Enjoy a FREE concert with music from Summer Breeze and purchase food from Chick-fil-A. The first 400 individuals or families in attendance will receive coupons and sales tax holiday weekend specials from Auburn merchants. Limit, one bag per family.

Attendees will want to arrive early to be a part of a hawk and owl release by the Southeastern Raptor Center. Kids, don't miss your chance to bounce around on inflatables, courtesy of Kinnucan's. Register to win door prizes, courtesy of local merchants, and be sure to check out information booths from the Lee County Humane Society and many more!

Join us Thursday, August 4 as we say farewell to summer and kick off the school year with music, fun, and discounts! Limited parking will be available at Town Creek Park. Additional parking is available at Wrights Mill Road Elementary School. For more information, please visit www.auburnalabama.org/parks or contact Auburn Parks and Recreation at 501-2930.

Free Activities for Friday, July 29th, 2011

All Day: Lego Day: Auburn Library: Kids play with bins of legos. Lots of fun for lego lovers.

8am-10am: Practice Dance: Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome. Free to public. Ages 12 and up. Jan Dempsey Community Center.


1-3 pm: Open Studio: Calling all artists! Bring your artwork, art supplies, and ideas and join your artistic peers. We are an encouraging group who will critique your work if asked and share art ideas between ourselves. Free to public. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

7 pm-9 pm: AUSDA Swing Friday: Swing Friday is for those who have some (or no) dance experience and want to practice the East Coast Swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop. Teaching is informal, but every Friday there will be an hour lesson from 7 – 8 p.m. and social dancing from 8 – 9 p.m. You do not have to bring a partner with you. Instruction is provided by Auburn Swing Dance Association. Free to public. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

Free Activities for Thursday, July 28th, 2011

Kids Eat Free (with purchase of adult meal): Captain Ds, McAlisters (5-9), Earth Fare (4-8), IHOP (4-8)

8am-10am: Practice Dance: Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome. Free to public. Ages 12 and up. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

10 am: $1 Kids Movie at Wynnsong Theater in Auburn. Kiddie Tray is only $4, includes popcorn, drink, and fruit snack.

5pm-6pm: Intermediate Line Dancing: Have fun with enjoyable exercise in our line dance class. Steps patterns will be taught and then reviewed by practicing with appropriate music. Join us for the Bosa Nova, Jose Quervo, Think it Over, Slappin’Leather, Boot Scootin’ Boogie, You Wanna’ be happy, All Shook up, Toes in the water, Enchantment, Cowboy Cha Cha, Wild Card, Rio, Two Pina Coladas, Metamorphosized, Red Hot Salsa, Bobbie Sue, Cajun Holiday, Elvira, and others. Free to public. For adults. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

5:30-7 pm: Your Craft Project: Bring whatever project you are working on and enjoy the company of others with similar interests. The goal is to share your talents with others aspiring to the same craft. Some participants are advanced in their subject matter while others are just learning. It is a GREAT opportunity to learn a new craft. Crafts currently demonstrated include knitting, crocheting, smocking, sewing, scrapbooking, eedlepoint, cross stitch and more. Children are welcome to share the fun with parents. Free to public. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

6-9:30 pm: Auburn Duplicate Bridge Club: The Auburn Duplicate Bridge Club conducts a weekly duplicate bridge session sanctioned by the American Contract Bridge League (ABCL). Participation is open to bridge players of all levels of play. ACBL membership is not required. Free to public. Frank Brown Recreation Center.

Free Activities for Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

Kids Eat Free: Locos (all day), Niffers (dinner), IHOP (4-8)

8-10am: Practice Dance: Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome. Free to public. Ages 12&up. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

9 am: Auburn Stride Walkers: Grab your sneakers and join this newly formed walking club. Walkers will meet at one of our various walking trails weekly. Walks are held at your own pace and distance. Come have fun, make new friends, and walk your way to a healthier lifestyle. The first walk will be held at the Kiesel Park Pavilion. Free to public. Contact Melissa Weldon • 501-2946 • mweldon@auburnalabama.org or Dee Watson • 501-2948 • deewatson@auburnalabama.org to find out location.

2 pm: Animal Adventures-Auburn Library; Kindergarten through 5th grade.

5-6 pm: Intermediate Line Dancing: Have fun with enjoyable exercise in our line dance class. Steps patterns will be taught and then reviewed by practicing with appropriate music. Join us for the Bosa Nova, Jose Quervo, Think it Over, Slappin’Leather, Boot Scootin’ Boogie, You Wanna’ be happy, All Shook up, Toes in the water, Enchantment, Cowboy Cha Cha, Wild Card, Rio, Two Pina Coladas, Metamorphosized, Red Hot Salsa, Bobbie Sue, Cajun Holiday, Elvira, and others. For adults. Free to public. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

6-7:15 pm: Capoeira: an Afro-Brazilian martial art that focuses on powerful kicks, deceptive timing, and evasive mobility. It is practiced by playing a fighting game called the Jago that is accompanied by live music. Free to public. Franklin Brown Recreational Center.

Free Activities for Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

Here’s what’s going on today:

Kids Eat Free: Moe’s Southwest Grill – kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal; Brick Oven Pizza – 2 kids eat free per 1 paying adult; Momma Goldbergs - one free kids menu item with purchase of adult sandwich and drink (5:00-9:00pm); Cold Stone Creamery – Buy one Kid’s Create Your Own Ice Cream (1 mix in) get one free


8am-10am: Practice Dance: Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome. Free to public. Ages 12 and up. Jan Dempsey Community Center. Contact: Wartan Jemian at 740-0785 or wajemian@att.net.

5pm-6pm: Intermediate Line Dancing: Have fun with enjoyable exercise in our line dance class. Steps patterns will be taught and then reviewed by practicing with appropriate music. Join us for the Bosa Nova, Jose Quervo, Think it Over, Slappin’Leather, Boot Scootin’ Boogie, You Wanna’ be happy, All Shook up, Toes in the water, Enchantment, Cowboy Cha Cha, Wild Card, Rio, Two Pina Coladas, Metamorphosized, Red Hot Salsa, Bobbie Sue, Cajun Holiday, Elvira, and others. Free to public. For adults. Jan Dempsey Community Center. Contact: Al Fromhold • 821-8680 • rgfromhold@yahoo.com

7 pm: Summer Swing: Live music, food, and fun. The Rocky Brook Rocket Train will be providing complimentary rides for the kids. All ages welcome. Municipal Park (also called Monkey Park).

Free Activities for Monday, July 25th, 2011

Kids Eat Free: Locos (all day), Niffers (dinner), IHOP (4-8)

8-10am: Practice Dance: Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome. Free to public. Ages 12&up. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

9 am: Auburn Stride Walkers: Grab your sneakers and join this newly formed walking club. Walkers will meet at one of our various walking trails weekly. Walks are held at your own pace and distance. Come have fun, make new friends, and walk your way to a healthier lifestyle. The first walk will be held at the Kiesel Park Pavilion. Free to public. Contact Melissa Weldon • 501-2946 • mweldon@auburnalabama.org or Dee Watson • 501-2948 • deewatson@auburnalabama.org to find out location.

6-7:15 pm: Capoeira: an Afro-Brazilian martial art that focuses on powerful kicks, deceptive timing, and evasive mobility. It is practiced by playing a fighting game called the Jago that is accompanied by live music. Free to public. Franklin Brown Recreational Center.

Free Activities for Friday, July 22nd, 2011

All Day: Lego Day: Auburn Library: Kids play with bins of legos. Lots of fun for lego lovers.

8am-10am: Practice Dance: Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome. Free to public. Ages 12 and up. Jan Dempsey Community Center.


1-3 pm: Open Studio: Calling all artists! Bring your artwork, art supplies, and ideas and join your artistic peers. We are an encouraging group who will critique your work if asked and share art ideas between ourselves. Free to public. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

7 pm-9 pm: AUSDA Swing Friday: Swing Friday is for those who have some (or no) dance experience and want to practice the East Coast Swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop. Teaching is informal, but every Friday there will be an hour lesson from 7 – 8 p.m. and social dancing from 8 – 9 p.m. You do not have to bring a partner with you. Instruction is provided by Auburn Swing Dance Association. Free to public. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

Free Activities for Thursday, July 21st, 2011

Kids Eat Free (with purchase of adult meal): Captain Ds, McAlisters (5-9), Earth Fare (4-8), IHOP (4-8)

8am-10am: Practice Dance: Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome. Free to public. Ages 12 and up. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

10 am: $1 Kids Movie at Wynnsong Theater in Auburn. Monsters vs Aliens. Kiddie Tray is only $4, includes popcorn, drink, and fruit snack.

5pm-6pm: Intermediate Line Dancing: Have fun with enjoyable exercise in our line dance class. Steps patterns will be taught and then reviewed by practicing with appropriate music. Join us for the Bosa Nova, Jose Quervo, Think it Over, Slappin’Leather, Boot Scootin’ Boogie, You Wanna’ be happy, All Shook up, Toes in the water, Enchantment, Cowboy Cha Cha, Wild Card, Rio, Two Pina Coladas, Metamorphosized, Red Hot Salsa, Bobbie Sue, Cajun Holiday, Elvira, and others. Free to public. For adults. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

5:30-7 pm: Your Craft Project: Bring whatever project you are working on and enjoy the company of others with similar interests. The goal is to share your talents with others aspiring to the same craft. Some participants are advanced in their subject matter while others are just learning. It is a GREAT opportunity to learn a new craft. Crafts currently demonstrated include knitting, crocheting, smocking, sewing, scrapbooking, eedlepoint, cross stitch and more. Children are welcome to share the fun with parents. Free to public. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

6-9:30 pm: Auburn Duplicate Bridge Club: The Auburn Duplicate Bridge Club conducts a weekly duplicate bridge session sanctioned by the American Contract Bridge League (ABCL). Participation is open to bridge players of all levels of play. ACBL membership is not required. Free to public. Frank Brown Recreation Center.

Free Queso Day at Moe's Wednesday July 20th, 2011

Grab a free 6 oz cup of queso all day at Moe's Southwest Grill on Wednesday, July 20th!

Free Activities for Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

Kids Eat Free: Locos (all day), Niffers (dinner), IHOP (4-8)

8-10am: Practice Dance: Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome. Free to public. Ages 12&up. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

9 am: Auburn Stride Walkers: Grab your sneakers and join this newly formed walking club. Walkers will meet at one of our various walking trails weekly. Walks are held at your own pace and distance. Come have fun, make new friends, and walk your way to a healthier lifestyle. The first walk will be held at the Kiesel Park Pavilion. Free to public. Contact Melissa Weldon • 501-2946 • mweldon@auburnalabama.org or Dee Watson • 501-2948 • deewatson@auburnalabama.org to find out location.

2 pm: Magic-Auburn Library; Kindergarten through 5th grade.

5-6 pm: Intermediate Line Dancing: Have fun with enjoyable exercise in our line dance class. Steps patterns will be taught and then reviewed by practicing with appropriate music. Join us for the Bosa Nova, Jose Quervo, Think it Over, Slappin’Leather, Boot Scootin’ Boogie, You Wanna’ be happy, All Shook up, Toes in the water, Enchantment, Cowboy Cha Cha, Wild Card, Rio, Two Pina Coladas, Metamorphosized, Red Hot Salsa, Bobbie Sue, Cajun Holiday, Elvira, and others. For adults. Free to public. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

6-7:15 pm: Capoeira: an Afro-Brazilian martial art that focuses on powerful kicks, deceptive timing, and evasive mobility. It is practiced by playing a fighting game called the Jago that is accompanied by live music. Free to public. Franklin Brown Recreational Center.

Free Activities for Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

Here’s what’s going on today:
Kids Eat Free: Moe’s Southwest Grill – kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal; Brick Oven Pizza – 2 kids eat free per 1 paying adult; Momma Goldbergs - one free kids menu item with purchase of adult sandwich and drink (5:00-9:00pm); Cold Stone Creamery – Buy one Kid’s Create Your Own Ice Cream (1 mix in) get one free


8am-10am: Practice Dance: Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome. Free to public. Ages 12 and up. Jan Dempsey Community Center. Contact: Wartan Jemian at 740-0785 or wajemian@att.net.

5pm-6pm: Intermediate Line Dancing: Have fun with enjoyable exercise in our line dance class. Steps patterns will be taught and then reviewed by practicing with appropriate music. Join us for the Bosa Nova, Jose Quervo, Think it Over, Slappin’Leather, Boot Scootin’ Boogie, You Wanna’ be happy, All Shook up, Toes in the water, Enchantment, Cowboy Cha Cha, Wild Card, Rio, Two Pina Coladas, Metamorphosized, Red Hot Salsa, Bobbie Sue, Cajun Holiday, Elvira, and others. Free to public. For adults. Jan Dempsey Community Center. Contact: Al Fromhold • 821-8680 • rgfromhold@yahoo.com

7 pm: Summer Swing: Live music, food, and fun. The Rocky Brook Rocket Train will be providing complimentary rides for the kids. All ages welcome. Municipal Park (also called Monkey Park).

Free Activities for Monday, July 18th, 2011

Kids Eat Free: Locos (all day), Niffers (dinner), IHOP (4-8)

8-10am: Practice Dance: Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome. Free to public. Ages 12&up. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

9 am: Auburn Stride Walkers: Grab your sneakers and join this newly formed walking club. Walkers will meet at one of our various walking trails weekly. Walks are held at your own pace and distance. Come have fun, make new friends, and walk your way to a healthier lifestyle. The first walk will be held at the Kiesel Park Pavilion. Free to public. Contact Melissa Weldon • 501-2946 • mweldon@auburnalabama.org or Dee Watson • 501-2948 • deewatson@auburnalabama.org to find out location.

6-7:15 pm: Capoeira: an Afro-Brazilian martial art that focuses on powerful kicks, deceptive timing, and evasive mobility. It is practiced by playing a fighting game called the Jago that is accompanied by live music. Free to public. Franklin Brown Recreational Center.

Saturday Art Club for PreK through 6th grade

Art Club for PreK – second grade
Saturday morning art club sessions are for younger students, from PreK through second graders. Topics are for students to get a wide range of experience with formal elements and creative challenges. Takes place at the Jule Collins Smith Museum from 10-11:30. 

Art Club for 3rd through 6th grade
The sessions on Saturday Afternoon provide experiences that are great fun! Each session discusses a new topic of art, while using new materials, or new ideas, to be creative with. Takes place at the Jule Collins Smith Museum from 12:30-2. 

Celebrate Opelika Concert on Saturday, July 16th, 2011

Come, spend your Saturday night with us by the beautiful fountain at Courthouse Square as we celebrate this wonderful city! This celebration concert features one of our own --Adam Hood. The event is from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. There is only a donation admission charge but VIP seats are for sale. For more information, email info@opelikamainstreet.org or call (334) 745-2464.

Friday Art Club for Teens

Teenagers (7th through 12th grade) are invited to work on projects that push their creative, technical and craftsmanship skills. You will have the opportunity to work with local artists, museum professionals and teachers that can help as you create. Bring friends, and come and go as you please.

Location:  Jule Collins Smith Museum

Time:  12-2 pm

Free Activities for Friday, July 15th, 2011

All Day: Lego Day: Auburn Library: Kids play with bins of legos. Lots of fun for lego lovers.

8am-10am: Practice Dance: Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome. Free to public. Ages 12 and up. Jan Dempsey Community Center.


1-3 pm: Open Studio: Calling all artists! Bring your artwork, art supplies, and ideas and join your artistic peers. We are an encouraging group who will critique your work if asked and share art ideas between ourselves. Free to public. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

7 pm-9 pm: AUSDA Swing Friday: Swing Friday is for those who have some (or no) dance experience and want to practice the East Coast Swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop. Teaching is informal, but every Friday there will be an hour lesson from 7 – 8 p.m. and social dancing from 8 – 9 p.m. You do not have to bring a partner with you. Instruction is provided by Auburn Swing Dance Association. Free to public. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

Free Activities for Thursday, July 14th, 2011

Kids Eat Free (with purchase of adult meal): Captain Ds, McAlisters (5-9), Earth Fare (4-8), IHOP (4-8)

8am-10am: Practice Dance: Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome. Free to public. Ages 12 and up. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

10 am: $1 Kids Movie at Wynnsong Theater in Auburn. Megamind. Kiddie Tray is only $4, includes popcorn, drink, and fruit snack.

5pm-6pm: Intermediate Line Dancing: Have fun with enjoyable exercise in our line dance class. Steps patterns will be taught and then reviewed by practicing with appropriate music. Join us for the Bosa Nova, Jose Quervo, Think it Over, Slappin’Leather, Boot Scootin’ Boogie, You Wanna’ be happy, All Shook up, Toes in the water, Enchantment, Cowboy Cha Cha, Wild Card, Rio, Two Pina Coladas, Metamorphosized, Red Hot Salsa, Bobbie Sue, Cajun Holiday, Elvira, and others. Free to public. For adults. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

5:30-7 pm: Your Craft Project: Bring whatever project you are working on and enjoy the company of others with similar interests. The goal is to share your talents with others aspiring to the same craft. Some participants are advanced in their subject matter while others are just learning. It is a GREAT opportunity to learn a new craft. Crafts currently demonstrated include knitting, crocheting, smocking, sewing, scrapbooking, eedlepoint, cross stitch and more. Children are welcome to share the fun with parents. Free to public. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

6-9:30 pm: Auburn Duplicate Bridge Club: The Auburn Duplicate Bridge Club conducts a weekly duplicate bridge session sanctioned by the American Contract Bridge League (ABCL). Participation is open to bridge players of all levels of play. ACBL membership is not required. Free to public. Frank Brown Recreation Center.

Free Activities for Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

Kids Eat Free: Locos (all day), Niffers (dinner), IHOP (4-8)

8-10am: Practice Dance: Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome. Free to public. Ages 12&up. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

9 am: Auburn Stride Walkers: Grab your sneakers and join this newly formed walking club. Walkers will meet at one of our various walking trails weekly. Walks are held at your own pace and distance. Come have fun, make new friends, and walk your way to a healthier lifestyle. The first walk will be held at the Kiesel Park Pavilion. Free to public. Contact Melissa Weldon • 501-2946 • mweldon@auburnalabama.org or Dee Watson • 501-2948 • deewatson@auburnalabama.org to find out location.

2 pm: Magic-Auburn Library; Kindergarten through 5th grade.

5-6 pm: Intermediate Line Dancing: Have fun with enjoyable exercise in our line dance class. Steps patterns will be taught and then reviewed by practicing with appropriate music. Join us for the Bosa Nova, Jose Quervo, Think it Over, Slappin’Leather, Boot Scootin’ Boogie, You Wanna’ be happy, All Shook up, Toes in the water, Enchantment, Cowboy Cha Cha, Wild Card, Rio, Two Pina Coladas, Metamorphosized, Red Hot Salsa, Bobbie Sue, Cajun Holiday, Elvira, and others. For adults. Free to public. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

6-7:15 pm: Capoeira: an Afro-Brazilian martial art that focuses on powerful kicks, deceptive timing, and evasive mobility. It is practiced by playing a fighting game called the Jago that is accompanied by live music. Free to public. Franklin Brown Recreational Center.

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011

Here’s what’s going on today:
Kids Eat Free: Moe’s Southwest Grill – kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal; Brick Oven Pizza – 2 kids eat free per 1 paying adult; Momma Goldbergs - one free kids menu item with purchase of adult sandwich and drink (5:00-9:00pm); Cold Stone Creamery – Buy one Kid’s Create Your Own Ice Cream (1 mix in) get one free


8am-10am: Practice Dance: Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome. Free to public. Ages 12 and up. Jan Dempsey Community Center. Contact: Wartan Jemian at 740-0785 or wajemian@att.net.

5pm-6pm: Intermediate Line Dancing: Have fun with enjoyable exercise in our line dance class. Steps patterns will be taught and then reviewed by practicing with appropriate music. Join us for the Bosa Nova, Jose Quervo, Think it Over, Slappin’Leather, Boot Scootin’ Boogie, You Wanna’ be happy, All Shook up, Toes in the water, Enchantment, Cowboy Cha Cha, Wild Card, Rio, Two Pina Coladas, Metamorphosized, Red Hot Salsa, Bobbie Sue, Cajun Holiday, Elvira, and others. Free to public. For adults. Jan Dempsey Community Center. Contact: Al Fromhold • 821-8680 • rgfromhold@yahoo.com

7 pm: Summer Swing: Live music, food, and fun. The Rocky Brook Rocket Train will be providing complimentary rides for the kids. All ages welcome. Municipal Park (also called Monkey Park).

Free Activities for Monday, July 11, 2011

Kids Eat Free: Locos (all day), Niffers (dinner), IHOP (4-8)

8-10am: Practice Dance: Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome. Free to public. Ages 12&up. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

9 am: Auburn Stride Walkers: Grab your sneakers and join this newly formed walking club. Walkers will meet at one of our various walking trails weekly. Walks are held at your own pace and distance. Come have fun, make new friends, and walk your way to a healthier lifestyle. The first walk will be held at the Kiesel Park Pavilion. Free to public. Contact Melissa Weldon • 501-2946 • mweldon@auburnalabama.org or Dee Watson • 501-2948 • deewatson@auburnalabama.org to find out location.

6-7:15 pm: Capoeira: an Afro-Brazilian martial art that focuses on powerful kicks, deceptive timing, and evasive mobility. It is practiced by playing a fighting game called the Jago that is accompanied by live music. Free to public. Franklin Brown Recreational Center.

Saturday Art Club for PreK through 6th grade

Art Club for PreK – second grade
Saturday morning art club sessions are for younger students, from PreK through second graders. Topics are for students to get a wide range of experience with formal elements and creative challenges.  Takes place at the Jule Collins Smith Museum from 10-11:30.  This Saturday's theme is: Mosaics: This session is focused on the technique of mosaic making, with real stones and mortar to make a small tiled works of art.

Art Club for 3rd through 6th grade
The sessions on Saturday Afternoon provide experiences that are great fun! Each session discusses a new topic of art, while using new materials, or new ideas, to be creative with.  Takes place at the Jule Collins Smith Museum from 12:30-2.  This Saturday's theme is: Mosaics: using concrete and tiles, students will be creating garden pavers that will beautify any space.
       

Free Activities for Friday, July 8th, 2011

All Day: Lego Day: Auburn Library: Kids play with bins of legos. Lots of fun for lego lovers.

8am-10am: Practice Dance: Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome. Free to public. Ages 12 and up. Jan Dempsey Community Center.


1-3 pm: Open Studio: Calling all artists! Bring your artwork, art supplies, and ideas and join your artistic peers. We are an encouraging group who will critique your work if asked and share art ideas between ourselves. Free to public. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

7 pm-9 pm: AUSDA Swing Friday: Swing Friday is for those who have some (or no) dance experience and want to practice the East Coast Swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop. Teaching is informal, but every Friday there will be an hour lesson from 7 – 8 p.m. and social dancing from 8 – 9 p.m. You do not have to bring a partner with you. Instruction is provided by Auburn Swing Dance Association. Free to public. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

Free Activities for Thursday, July 7th, 2011

Kids Eat Free (with purchase of adult meal): Captain Ds, McAlisters (5-9), Earth Fare (4-8), IHOP (4-8)

8am-10am: Practice Dance: Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome. Free to public. Ages 12 and up. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

10 am: $1 Kids Movie at Wynnsong Theater in Auburn. Madagascar 2. Kiddie Tray is only $4, includes popcorn, drink, and fruit snack.

5pm-6pm: Intermediate Line Dancing: Have fun with enjoyable exercise in our line dance class. Steps patterns will be taught and then reviewed by practicing with appropriate music. Join us for the Bosa Nova, Jose Quervo, Think it Over, Slappin’Leather, Boot Scootin’ Boogie, You Wanna’ be happy, All Shook up, Toes in the water, Enchantment, Cowboy Cha Cha, Wild Card, Rio, Two Pina Coladas, Metamorphosized, Red Hot Salsa, Bobbie Sue, Cajun Holiday, Elvira, and others. Free to public. For adults. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

5:30-7 pm: Your Craft Project: Bring whatever project you are working on and enjoy the company of others with similar interests. The goal is to share your talents with others aspiring to the same craft. Some participants are advanced in their subject matter while others are just learning. It is a GREAT opportunity to learn a new craft. Crafts currently demonstrated include knitting, crocheting, smocking, sewing, scrapbooking, eedlepoint, cross stitch and more. Children are welcome to share the fun with parents. Free to public. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

6-9:30 pm: Auburn Duplicate Bridge Club: The Auburn Duplicate Bridge Club conducts a weekly duplicate bridge session sanctioned by the American Contract Bridge League (ABCL). Participation is open to bridge players of all levels of play. ACBL membership is not required. Free to public. Frank Brown Recreation Center.

Free Activities for Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

Kids Eat Free: Locos (all day), Niffers (dinner), IHOP (4-8)

8-10am: Practice Dance: Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome. Free to public. Ages 12&up. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

9 am: Auburn Stride Walkers: Grab your sneakers and join this newly formed walking club. Walkers will meet at one of our various walking trails weekly. Walks are held at your own pace and distance. Come have fun, make new friends, and walk your way to a healthier lifestyle. The first walk will be held at the Kiesel Park Pavilion. Free to public. Contact Melissa Weldon • 501-2946 • mweldon@auburnalabama.org or Dee Watson • 501-2948 • deewatson@auburnalabama.org to find out location.

2 pm: Music-Auburn Library; Kindergarten through 5th grade.

5-6 pm: Intermediate Line Dancing: Have fun with enjoyable exercise in our line dance class. Steps patterns will be taught and then reviewed by practicing with appropriate music. Join us for the Bosa Nova, Jose Quervo, Think it Over, Slappin’Leather, Boot Scootin’ Boogie, You Wanna’ be happy, All Shook up, Toes in the water, Enchantment, Cowboy Cha Cha, Wild Card, Rio, Two Pina Coladas, Metamorphosized, Red Hot Salsa, Bobbie Sue, Cajun Holiday, Elvira, and others. For adults. Free to public. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

6-7:15 pm: Capoeira: an Afro-Brazilian martial art that focuses on powerful kicks, deceptive timing, and evasive mobility. It is practiced by playing a fighting game called the Jago that is accompanied by live music. Free to public. Franklin Brown Recreational Center.

Free Activities for July 5th, 2011

Here’s what’s going on today:
Kids Eat Free: Moe’s Southwest Grill – kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal; Brick Oven Pizza – 2 kids eat free per 1 paying adult; Momma Goldbergs - one free kids menu item with purchase of adult sandwich and drink (5:00-9:00pm); Cold Stone Creamery – Buy one Kid’s Create Your Own Ice Cream (1 mix in) get one free


8am-10am: Practice Dance: Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome. Free to public. Ages 12 and up. Jan Dempsey Community Center. Contact: Wartan Jemian at 740-0785 or wajemian@att.net.

5pm-6pm: Intermediate Line Dancing: Have fun with enjoyable exercise in our line dance class. Steps patterns will be taught and then reviewed by practicing with appropriate music. Join us for the Bosa Nova, Jose Quervo, Think it Over, Slappin’Leather, Boot Scootin’ Boogie, You Wanna’ be happy, All Shook up, Toes in the water, Enchantment, Cowboy Cha Cha, Wild Card, Rio, Two Pina Coladas, Metamorphosized, Red Hot Salsa, Bobbie Sue, Cajun Holiday, Elvira, and others. Free to public. For adults. Jan Dempsey Community Center. Contact: Al Fromhold • 821-8680 • rgfromhold@yahoo.com

7 pm: Summer Swing: Live music, food, and fun. The Rocky Brook Rocket Train will be providing complimentary rides for the kids. Route 66 will provide the music. All ages welcome. Municipal Park (also called Monkey Park).

Annual Fourth of July Celebration Sponsored by Briggs and Stratton

Join Auburn Parks and Recreation for the Annual Fourth of July Celebration on Monday, July 4 behind the home side of Duck Samford Stadium. This FREE, community event is sponsored by Briggs & Stratton Corporation and is open to all ages. Gates open at 6 p.m., followed by live music at 7 p.m. Be sure to stick around for one of THE best fireworks displays in the area beginning at 9 p.m.

This year’s musical entertainment will feature local favorite, the Weston Burt Band, a country group best known for their strong vocals in combination with the classic sounds of the fiddle and banjo. The band’s first album, “Born To Do,” is now available on iTunes. Fresh off a stint in Nashville at this year's CMA Music Festival, the band put their finishing touches on their second album, set to be released in 2012. Don't miss your chance to see a fantastic live performance by one of country music's up and coming acts.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket and picnic basket to celebrate our nation’s birthday with a night full of live entertainment, fun activities, and free goodies courtesy of Briggs & Stratton. If you're looking to take a break from cooking for the evening, purchase food on-site from Country's Barbecue. Children will enjoy free balloon art, courtesy of dRMagic, and First Baptist Church of Opelika will have free red, white, and blue popsicles for attendees. The Annual Fourth of July Celebration is a family-friendly event. No alcohol or glass bottles are permitted.

Free Activities for Friday, July 1st, 2011

All Day: Lego Day: Auburn Library: Kids play with bins of legos. Lots of fun for lego lovers.
8am-10am: Practice Dance: Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome. Free to public. Ages 12 and up. Jan Dempsey Community Center.


1-3 pm: Open Studio: Calling all artists! Bring your artwork, art supplies, and ideas and join your artistic peers. We are an encouraging group who will critique your work if asked and share art ideas between ourselves. Free to public. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

6:30 pm:  Annual Freedom Celebration.  OHS Practice Football Field.  Family night of fun including inflatable games and activities for the kids, musical entertainment, skydivers, food and the largest fireworks display in the area.

 
7 pm-9 pm: AUSDA Swing Friday: Swing Friday is for those who have some (or no) dance experience and want to practice the East Coast Swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop. Teaching is informal, but every Friday there will be an hour lesson from 7 – 8 p.m. and social dancing from 8 – 9 p.m. You do not have to bring a partner with you. Instruction is provided by Auburn Swing Dance Association. Free to public. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

Free Activities for Thursday, June 30th, 2011

Kids Eat Free (with purchase of adult meal): Captain Ds, McAlisters (5-9), Earth Fare (4-8), IHOP (4-8)
8am-10am: Practice Dance: Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome. Free to public. Ages 12 and up. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

10 am: $1 Kids Movie at Wynnsong Theater in Auburn. Madagascar. Kiddie Tray is only $4, includes popcorn, drink, and fruit snack.

1:30-3 pm: World Destinations(Taiwan)-Opelika Library-Activities include games, crafts, and food from selected country.

5pm-6pm: Intermediate Line Dancing: Have fun with enjoyable exercise in our line dance class. Steps patterns will be taught and then reviewed by practicing with appropriate music. Join us for the Bosa Nova, Jose Quervo, Think it Over, Slappin’Leather, Boot Scootin’ Boogie, You Wanna’ be happy, All Shook up, Toes in the water, Enchantment, Cowboy Cha Cha, Wild Card, Rio, Two Pina Coladas, Metamorphosized, Red Hot Salsa, Bobbie Sue, Cajun Holiday, Elvira, and others. Free to public. For adults. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

5:30-7 pm: Your Craft Project: Bring whatever project you are working on and enjoy the company of others with similar interests. The goal is to share your talents with others aspiring to the same craft. Some participants are advanced in their subject matter while others are just learning. It is a GREAT opportunity to learn a new craft. Crafts currently demonstrated include knitting, crocheting, smocking, sewing, scrapbooking, eedlepoint, cross stitch and more. Children are welcome to share the fun with parents. Free to public. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

6-9:30 pm: Auburn Duplicate Bridge Club: The Auburn Duplicate Bridge Club conducts a weekly duplicate bridge session sanctioned by the American Contract Bridge League (ABCL). Participation is open to bridge players of all levels of play. ACBL membership is not required. Free to public. Frank Brown Recreation Center.

Free Activities for Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

Kids Eat Free: Locos (all day), Niffers (dinner), IHOP (4-8)

8-10am:  Practice Dance: Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome. Free to public. Ages 12&up. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

9 am: Auburn Stride Walkers: Grab your sneakers and join this newly formed walking club. Walkers will meet at one of our various walking trails weekly. Walks are held at your own pace and distance. Come have fun, make new friends, and walk your way to a healthier lifestyle. The first walk will be held at the Kiesel Park Pavilion.  Free to public. Contact Melissa Weldon • 501-2946 • mweldon@auburnalabama.org or Dee Watson • 501-2948 • deewatson@auburnalabama.org to find out location.

2 pm: Balloon Storytelling-Auburn Library; Kindergarten through 5th grade.

5-6 pm: Intermediate Line Dancing: Have fun with enjoyable exercise in our line dance class. Steps patterns will be taught and then reviewed by practicing with appropriate music. Join us for the Bosa Nova, Jose Quervo, Think it Over, Slappin’Leather, Boot Scootin’ Boogie, You Wanna’ be happy, All Shook up, Toes in the water, Enchantment, Cowboy Cha Cha, Wild Card, Rio, Two Pina Coladas, Metamorphosized, Red Hot Salsa, Bobbie Sue, Cajun Holiday, Elvira, and others.  For adults.  Free to public. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

6-7:15 pm: Capoeira: an Afro-Brazilian martial art that focuses on powerful kicks, deceptive timing, and evasive mobility. It is practiced by playing a fighting game called the Jago that is accompanied by live music.  Free to public. Franklin Brown Recreational Center.

Free Activities for Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

Here’s what’s going on today:
Kids Eat Free: Moe’s Southwest Grill – kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal; Brick Oven Pizza – 2 kids eat free per 1 paying adult; Momma Goldbergs - one free kids menu item with purchase of adult sandwich and drink (5:00-9:00pm); Cold Stone Creamery – Buy one Kid’s Create Your Own Ice Cream (1 mix in) get one free


8am-10am: Practice Dance: Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome. Free to public. Ages 12 and up. Jan Dempsey Community Center. Contact: Wartan Jemian at 740-0785 or wajemian@att.net.

5pm-6pm: Intermediate Line Dancing: Have fun with enjoyable exercise in our line dance class. Steps patterns will be taught and then reviewed by practicing with appropriate music. Join us for the Bosa Nova, Jose Quervo, Think it Over, Slappin’Leather, Boot Scootin’ Boogie, You Wanna’ be happy, All Shook up, Toes in the water, Enchantment, Cowboy Cha Cha, Wild Card, Rio, Two Pina Coladas, Metamorphosized, Red Hot Salsa, Bobbie Sue, Cajun Holiday, Elvira, and others. Free to public. For adults. Jan Dempsey Community Center. Contact: Al Fromhold • 821-8680 • rgfromhold@yahoo.com

7 pm: Summer Swing: Live music, food, and fun. The Rocky Brook Rocket Train will be providing complimentary rides for the kids. Route 66 will provide the music. All ages welcome. Municipal Park (also called Monkey Park).

Free Activities for Monday, June 27th, 2011

Kids Eat Free: Locos (all day), Niffers (dinner), IHOP (4-8)

8-10am: Practice Dance: Line dance for fun and exercise. Learn a different dance each week. The most popular line dances are included so that you can dance at parties and other dances. New line dances will be included to match songs of popular country artists. Beginners are always welcome. Free to public. Ages 12&up. Jan Dempsey Community Center.

9 am: Auburn Stride Walkers: Grab your sneakers and join this newly formed walking club. Walkers will meet at one of our various walking trails weekly. Walks are held at your own pace and distance. Come have fun, make new friends, and walk your way to a healthier lifestyle. The first walk will be held at the Kiesel Park Pavilion. Free to public. Contact Melissa Weldon • 501-2946 • mweldon@auburnalabama.org or Dee Watson • 501-2948 • deewatson@auburnalabama.org to find out location.

6-7:15 pm: Capoeira: an Afro-Brazilian martial art that focuses on powerful kicks, deceptive timing, and evasive mobility. It is practiced by playing a fighting game called the Jago that is accompanied by live music. Free to public. Franklin Brown Recreational Center.

Free Activities for Saturday, June 25, 2011

10 am-10 pm: The Coca-Cola Space Science Center and Columbus State University invite you to join us as we celebrate 15 years of discovery and space science education at the Coca-Cola Space Science Center! Special guest, Jay F. Honeycutt – former director of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and 6 year veteran as director of Shuttle Management and Operations at Kennedy – will help us celebrate during our Family Free Day of activities and programs on Saturday, June 25th (10AM – 10PM). FREE CAKE and T-SHIRT GIVEAWAY!!! Please see attached flyer or visit http://www.ccssc.org/special_events/15thAnniversary.html for a complete schedule of events.