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| September Baby Safety Month! 1st- Labor Day No School! 4th- Sundown Concert Series: "Ray Goss & Friends", Kiesel Park, FREE 6:00 p.m. www.myspace.com/sundownatkiesel.com College and Career Night: All Juniors and Seniors in our area; 6:30-8:00 p.m. Opelika High School. 5th- "Ballet and the Beasts": www.montgomeryballet.com Montgomery Zoo FREE 6:30 p.m. 5th-6th- ArtWalk 2008: www.birminghamarkwalk.org FREE 6th- Game Day: Auburn vs. Southern Miss Game 11:30 a.m. Arboretum Day: "The Great Bug Hunt"; Davis Arboretum, Grades PreK-5; Preregistration is required, 844-5770 Carmike Wynnsong Cinema: FREE Movie- "Night at the Museum", 1:00 p.m. Village Mall Streetscape: Tailgate Event 12:00-4:00 p.m. Entertainment, music, refreshments, & door prizes. 7th- 2nd Annual Flutterfest Butterfly Festival: West Point, GA. 11:00-5:00, Live butterfly releases 1:00 & 3:00; www.oakhurstfarm.org 8th- "Capitol Steps" Performance: East Alabama Arts; www.eastalabamaarts.org / 749-8105 8th-10th- Showdown on the Coosa II - Wetumpka The 1/4 mile Drag Boat Races will take place at Wetumpka's Gold Star Park. Admission is $7.00 a day for adults, children 12 & under free. Gates open at 9: 00; racing starts at 12:00. Friday is setup and practice with the next 2 days being the actual race. 9th- Puppet Show- Brer Tiger and the Big Wind: Auburn Public Library; 3:30 Auburn University Tennis Team Meet & Greet Mixer: Yarbrough Tennis Center 6:30 p.m. FREE; Tennis players of all ages are invited to a meet and greet tennis mixer (no partner necessary) where we will play round robin tennis with the Auburn University Men & Women tennis players and coaches. 11th- Sundown Concert Series: "Satin Soul", Kiesel Park, FREE 6:00 p.m. www.myspace.com/sundownatkiesel.com 12th- Movie Night (kids 6-12 years) $2.00; 5:00-7:00 p.m. Frank Brown Rec Center, please register 2 days prior/call Wilma Walker 501-2962 5th Quarter (kids 13-17 years) FREE; 9:00-11:00 p.m. Frank Brown Rec. Center, The place to be after Auburn High School HOME football games. Open gym, racquetball, table games and more. Village Mall Streetscape: Red Carpet Event 6:00-9:00 p.m., Music, refreshments & $100 gift card drawing each hour. The Alabama Community Healthy Marriage Initiative presents 5 Great Dates starting September 12th. The series will run for 5 consecutive Friday nights from 6-8:30 p.m. Location: Auburn Church of Christ. Married couples will learning the skills needed to improve their communication, conflict management, and romance. The first 10 couples who register and attend the first 4 Friday nights will have receive either FREE dinner for 2 or FREE movie tickets. Childcare will be provided. Couples should call Sandy Williams at 844-8715 13th-Woofstock 2008: The Lee County Humane Society presents "A Day in the Park with Your Dog" 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Kiesel Park in Auburn. FREE Children's area includes animal balloons, inflatables, and carnival games. Dog events include a wash-n-wag and agility course. Carmike Wynnsong Cinema: FREE Movie- "Happy Feet", 1:00 p.m. Game Day: Auburn at Mississippi State 6:00 p.m. Village Mall Streetscape: Tailgate Event 12:00-4:00 p.m. Entertainment, music, refreshments, & door prizes. 3rd Annual Community Event Car Show: Wacoochee Junior High Parking lot; 10:00 a.m-2:00 p.m. FREE Mini Majorette Camp: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Auburn High School; Ages 5 and up, $45.00 fee (includes camp, t-shirt, snack, lunch, & baton). 256-749-8940 14th- Football, Fans, and Feathers: 11:00 a.m. Edgar B. Carter Educational Amphitheater on Raptor Road, Tickets $5.00, under 3 Free (Checks ONLY payable to Southeastern Raptor Center.) Kids in the Kitchen-1:00-2:00p.m. Covington Rec Center, Opelika; Ages 8-12 years, Fee: $7.00 16th- Auburn City Schools Fall Festival: 5:00-8:00 p.m. on the fields behind Auburn High School football field (Glenn Ave.) Rain date is Sept. 23. Sept. 16th-October 17th- "The City Mouse and the Country Mouse" Birmingham Children's Theatre; www.bct123.org 18th- Sundown Concert Series: "Square Bone", Kiesel Park, FREE 6:00 p.m. www.myspace.com/sundownatkiesel.com American Girls Club: Auburn Public Library; 3:30 p.m. Youth grades K-5 invited to join the club. 501-3196 to sign up 19th- 5th Quarter (kids 13-17 years) FREE; 9:00-11:00 p.m. Frank Brown Rec. Center, The place to be after Auburn High School HOME football games. Open gym, racquetball, table games and more. Football, Fans, and Feathers: 4:00 p.m. Edgar B. Carter Educational Amphitheater on Raptor Road, Tickets $5.00, under 3 Free (Checks ONLY payable to Southeastern Raptor Center.) Village Mall Streetscape: Red Carpet Event 6:00-9:00 p.m., Music, refreshments & $100 gift card drawing each hour. 20th- Game Day: Auburn vs. LSU Village Mall Streetscape: Tailgate Event 12:00-4:00 p.m. Entertainment, music, refreshments, & door prizes. Arboretum Day: "Water Watchin"; Davis Arboretum, Grades PreK-5; Preregistration is required, 844-5770 Carmike Wynnsong Cinema: FREE Movie- "Veggie Tales", 1:00 p.m. 21st- Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus. The Arena at Gwinnett Center; 5:30 p.m. Football, Fans, and Feathers: 11:00 a.m. Edgar B. Carter Educational Amphitheater on Raptor Road, Tickets $5.00, under 3 Free (Checks ONLY payable to Southeastern Raptor Center.) Sept.23rd-Oct. 17th- "Rapunzel" Birmingham Children's Theatre; www. bct123.org 25th- Sundown Concert Series: "County Road 12", Kiesel Park, FREE 6:00 p. m. www.myspace.com/sundownatkiesel.com 26th- Football, Fans, and Feathers: 4:00 p.m. Edgar B. Carter Educational Amphitheater on Raptor Road, Tickets $5.00, under 3 Free (Checks ONLY payable to Southeastern Raptor Center.) 5th Quarter (kids 13-17 years) FREE; 9:00-11:00 p.m. Frank Brown Rec. Center, The place to be after Auburn High School HOME football games. Open gym, racquetball, table games and more. Village Mall Streetscape: Red Carpet Event 6:00-9:00 p.m., Music, refreshments & $100 gift card drawing each hour. 27th- Game Day: Auburn vs. Tennessee Arboretum Day: "Snakes and Turtles"; Davis Arboretum, Grades PreK-5; Preregistration is required, 844-5770 Village Mall Streetscape: Tailgate Event 12:00-4:00 p.m. Entertainment, music, refreshments, & door prizes. Johnny Ray Century: Opelika; East Alabama Cycling Club 6th Annual Bicycle Tour to benefit Northwest Parkinson's Foundation; 7a.m.-4pm. www.auburnalabama.org/cycle/challenge Carmike Wynnsong Cinema: FREE Movie- "Bratz", 1:00 p.m. 28th- Bark in the Park: Wetumpka; www.elemorehumane.com October Eat Better, Eat Together Month! 1st- NoonTunes: Opelika Mainstreet- 12 noon-1:00p.m. Martha's Trouble 2nd- Sundown Concert Series: "Auburn Road", Kiesel Park, FREE 6:00 p.m. www.myspace.com/sundownatkiesel.com 3rd-12th- Alabama National Fair, Montgomery; alnationalfair.org 4th- "Festival of Wheels": Kiesel Park, 8 a.m.-noon. Funds raised for Meals on Wheels; All makes, models, and years of vehicles are accepted. There will be prizes, pony rides, face painting, and inflatables. To register call Jean Causey 749-5264. Disney LIVE! Winnie the Pooh, Bell Auditorium, Augusta, Ga. 1:30 Pumpkin Fest, Montgomery Mulberry District; FREE 10 am.-5 p.m. 5th- Football, Fans, and Feathers: 11:00 a.m. Edgar B. Carter Educational Amphitheater on Raptor Road, Tickets $5.00, under 3 Free (Checks ONLY payable to Southeastern Raptor Center.) Sea Monsters of Alabama Exhibit, Birmingham McWane Center; www.McWane.org 8th- NoonTunes: Opelika Mainstreet- 12 noon-1:00p.m. Larcus Fuller 9th- Sundown Concert Series: "Dave Potts", Kiesel Park, FREE 6:00 p.m. www. myspace.com/sundownatkiesel.com Auburn Early Education Center: Family Fun Night 4:30-7:00 p.m. 10th-Movie Night (kids 6-12 years) $2.00; 5:00-7:00 p.m. Frank Brown Rec Center, please register 2 days prior/call Wilma Walker 501-2962 Football, Fans, and Feathers: 4:00 p.m. Edgar B. Carter Educational Amphitheater on Raptor Road, Tickets $5.00, under 3 Free (Checks ONLY payable to Southeastern Raptor Center.) 11th- Oktoberfest: Montgomery 9a.m.-4p.m. Arts and crafts show, vendors, children's area. www.faulkner.edu Arboretum Day: "The Art of Nature"; Davis Arboretum, Grades PreK-5; Preregistration is required, 844-5770 13th-15th- Fall Break Camp: 8:00-12:00 noon, Covington Rec. Center, Fee:$15 Structured fun/activities/games. 15th- NoonTunes: Opelika Mainstreet- 12 noon-1:00p.m. Crossroads Fall Treats: 1:00-2:00 p.m. Covington Rec. Center; Ages 5-9 years Fee: $7.00 16th- Sundown Concert Series: "Noisy Deirdre", Kiesel Park, FREE 6:00 p.m. www.myspace.com/sundownatkiesel.com 16th-19th- Zoo Boo 6:00-10:00 p.m.; www.montgomeryzooboo.com 17th- 6th Annual On the Tracks: A food and wine festival; 6:00- midnight; Downtown Opelika 18th- 4th Annual "Think Pink" Breast Cancer Awareness Walk; Downtown Opelika. www.eamcfoundation.org or www.opelikamainstreet.com 20th- No School (Auburn City) The Arts Association of East Alabama- "Blind Boys of Alabama & Preservation Hall Jazz Band"; www.eastalabamaarts.org 21st- Halloween Treat Bags: Create your own bag for halloween night. Covington Rec. Center 6:00-7:00 p.m. Kids of all ages. Fee: $7.00 22nd- NoonTunes: Opelika Mainstreet- 12 noon-1:00p.m. The Fedoras 23rd- Pumpkin Carving: Covington Rec. Center 6:00-7:00 p.m. Ages 12 and up, Fee: $7.00 23rd-26th- Zoo Boo 6:00-10:00 p.m.; www.montgomeryzooboo.com 24th- 5th Quarter (kids 13-17 years) FREE; 9:00-11:00 p.m. Frank Brown Rec. Center, The place to be after Auburn High School HOME football games. Open gym, racquetball, table games and more. Trail of Terror Haunted Hayride: Spring Villa Park, Opelika. Admission: $10.00 adults, $5.00 kids 10 and under. 25th- Loachapoka Syrup Soppin Run to Read 5k Race and 1 Mile Family Fun Walk: Benefiting Jean Dean RIF- The race and walk will take place in downtown Opelika. Race registration will begin at 7:00 A.M with the walk beginning at 8:00 A.M and the race at 8:30 A. M. For more info.- www.jeandeanrif.org Trail of Terror Haunted Hayride: Spring Villa Park, Opelika. Admission: $10.00 adults, $5.00 kids 10 and under. 26th- Football, Fans, and Feathers: 11:00 a.m. Edgar B. Carter Educational Amphitheater on Raptor Road, Tickets $5.00, under 3 Free (Checks ONLY payable to Southeastern Raptor Center.) 27th- 3rd Annual Howl'oween Dog Parade and Costume Contest: 5:30-7:00 p. m.; 8th Street and Railroad Avenue, Opelika 28th-Fall Festival: Opelika Moore Stadium 6:00-8:00 p.m. Ages 12 and under. Wear your costume and bring your treat bag! Hayrides, prizes, games, inflatables, booths and entertainment! 29th- Noontunes: Opelika Mainstreet- 12 noon-1:00p.m. Muse 30th- Downtown Trick-or-Treat, Auburn 6:00-8:00 p.m. FREE kids 12 years and younger. 30th-31st- Zoo Boo 6:00-10:00 p.m.; www.montgomeryzooboo.com 31st- 5th Quarter (kids 13-17 years) FREE; 9:00-11:00 p.m. Frank Brown Rec. Center, The place to be after Auburn High School HOME football games. Open gym, racquetball, table games and more. Trail of Terror Haunted Hayride: Spring Villa Park, Opelika. Admission: $10.00 adults, $5.00 kids 10 and under. Trick-or-Treat Fall Festival: Valley Ram Stadium, Valley, Al; Free 6:00-8:00p. m. www.cityofvalley.com Native American Festival: Jule Collins Smith Museum; 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. |
| Auburn City Schools Fall Festival 5:00-8:00 p.m. The fields behind Auburn High School football field (Glenn Ave.) Rain date is Sept. 23. |
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| ONGOING...... AUBURN CITY LIBRARY Every Wednesday, Preschool Storytime (3-5 yr. olds) 10-10:30 Every Thursday, Toddler Storytime (18 mo.-3 yrs.) 10-10:30 Magic Tree House Club (grades K-5) every 2nd Wed. 3:30-4 Young Adult Coffeehouse (grades 6-12) every 1st Thu. 6:30-7:30 OPELIKA CITY LIBRARY (Cooper Memorial) Every Monday, Storytime, (2-4 year olds) 9-9:30 a.m. (K-2 ) 10-10:30 a.m. For more ongoing support and playgroups for moms, see FOR MOMS |