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.

Free Activities for Friday, June 24, 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.
12-2 pm: State of Create: Open Studio for Teens. Conceptual art: Making people think about your work is a big part of contemporary art. Learn how artists have made people think, and then try it out yourself. This event is free and open to all. Jule Collins Smith Museum.
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.