Tuesday, October 11, 2011

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.

Monday, October 10, 2011

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.

Friday, October 7, 2011

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.

Thursday, October 6, 2011

"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.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

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.

Monday, October 3, 2011

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.

Sunday, October 2, 2011

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.