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.