The city of Auburn is steadily growing, and residents will soon have two new places to shop for groceries. Two Walmart Neighborhood Market store are currently under construction. The stores, one on the corner of Opelika Road and East University (the site of the former Kmart), the other on Shug Jordan Parkway near North Donahus Drive, are planned to open in January 2016.These stores are different Continue Reading about TWO Walmart Neighborhood Market Stores Under Construction in Auburn
Sportsplex: Tri for Kids
The Sportsplex Tri for Kids will be held on August 1 at the Opelika Sportsplex and Aquatics center for Ages 6-15. This is a great opportunity to get your kids actively invloved in the commuity while promoting exercise and friendly competition. Sign your kids up today! Age and Race Specifics-Ages 6-8 Swim 50 yards Bike 2 miles Run 500 yards-Ages 9-11 Swim 100 yards Bike 4 miles Run 1 mile-Ages Continue Reading about Sportsplex: Tri for Kids
LEARNING & FUN AT KREHER PRESERVE AND NATURE CENTER
JULY 14 - 9:30 AMEach month at the preserve, treat your family to a few fun opportunities to recieve hands-on learning though exploration and exercise. Get in touch with wildlife, plants, and nature with a well trained naturalist. Discovery hikes are offered the second Tuesday of each month with a seasonal theme different each month, for families with children ages 5-12. This month, hike to the Continue Reading about LEARNING & FUN AT KREHER PRESERVE AND NATURE CENTER
Chewacla State Park Earns Certificate of Excellence
If you’ve ever been to Chewacla State Park, you are aware of what a gem it truly is. With hiking trails, gorgeous lakes and waterfalls, creeks, bike paths, play grounds, as well as places for grilling and camping, it has a little something for everyone.The unmatchable beauty of Chewacla has earned the park the 2015 Certificate of Excellance from TripAdvisor along with nine other Alabama parks. Continue Reading about Chewacla State Park Earns Certificate of Excellence
Auburn Art and City of Auburn Invite the Community to Submit Items for the “Preserve the Present Time Capsule”
With the current construction taking place in downtown Auburn, local speciality gift shop, Auburn Art, and the City of Auburn, have teamed up to take advantage of the work site. Both teams are working to compile and bury a time capsule in front of the Auburn Art store while the ground is broken up during the construction. The time capsule will be nameed “Preserve the Present,” and will be opened Continue Reading about Auburn Art and City of Auburn Invite the Community to Submit Items for the “Preserve the Present Time Capsule”
Annual 4th of July Celebration
Are you ready to see the best fireworks display in the area? Head out to Duck Samford Park on this patriotic holiday for an exciting night with family, friends, and the enitre community. Free goodies, courtesy of Briggs and Stratton will be available along with a few tasty food options from local vendors, as well as live music and door prizes!Gates will open at 6 p.m. and the fun entertainment Continue Reading about Annual 4th of July Celebration
PGA TOURNAMENT/BARBASOL CHAMPIONSHIP
Barbasol, the No. 1 shaving cream brand in the U.S., will debut a new PGA tournament in July of 2015 at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Grand National near Opelika on July 13-19. A four-year agreement establishing the Barbasol Championship was announced at the Alabama State Capitol by Governor Robert Bentley and representatives from the PGA Tour. The Robert Trent Jones Trail Foundation will Continue Reading about PGA TOURNAMENT/BARBASOL CHAMPIONSHIP
Summer Swing Concert Series
Ready to get your swing on? This summer, the Opelika Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a free concert series. Come out at 7 p.m. to the Muncipal Park in Opelika to enjoy a variety of fun musical entertainment including Gospel, Jazz, R & B, Praise and Whorship, Oldies, Big Band Swing, Folk, and Community Band music. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be provided for a nomial fee, cooked Continue Reading about Summer Swing Concert Series