Leisure for Opelika-Auburn News

Places & Faces: Auburn Public Library

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:00:01 CDT

Mary Long sat at a table with her daughter and two friends, a stack of books piled in front of her. “I love the library because it’s cheap fun,” Long said. “It’s like going to the movies, but you don’t have to pay for it.”

East Alabama Children’s Choir to hold Spring Concert

Mon, 12 May 2008 15:23:00 CDT

East Alabama Children’s Choir to hold Spring Concert

True Deliverance to host a men’s health workshop

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:02:00 CDT

This month, True Deliverance Holiness Church will host ‘A Healthier Lifestyle for a Healthier You: A Salute to Our Men,’ a health workshop specifically geared toward men of the minority and larger communities.

Storyteller Keillor brings unpredictable humor to Opelika

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:07:00 CDT

Author and radio personality Garrison Keillor brings his seat-of-the-pants style of storytelling to the Opelika Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday to a sold-out crowd.

March for Babies to be held in April at Municipal Park

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:51:00 CDT

The March of Dimes will hold its “March for Babies” April 19 at Municipal Park in Opelika.

Old friends, new experience

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 21:14:00 CDT

Arron/Kawasaki/Park Trio to perform in Auburn

Local Girl Scouts celebrate Girl Scout Week

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:56:00 CDT

Girl Scouts isn’t just about the cookies.

Pleasant Grove hosts Palm Sunday Concert

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:52:01 CDT

Whoever said that there is strength in numbers had it right. Their ranks started out with less than 50 members, but this weekend, they will lift their nearly 140 collective voices in praise to God.

Alabama Society of DAR recognizes local students

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:31:00 CDT

Two local students were recognized by members of the Alabama Society Daughters of the American Revolution during the 110th State Conference awards luncheon Tuesday at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. ASDAR members honored Christopher Parsons, a student at Drake Middle School in Auburn, and Alicia Peralto, a student at West Forest Elementary School in Opelika.

AU’s Delta Zeta sorority steps up

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 23:32:00 CDT

The ladies of Delta Zeta sorority at Auburn University are proud to show that stepping has nothing to do with skin color.

Opelika High School presents “Guys and Dolls”

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 23:28:00 CDT

“Guys and Dolls” is love stories wrapped around gangsters and set in New York. At least that’s the way Revel Gholston, the director of the Theatre Department at Opelika High School, describes his newest production, “Guys and Dolls.”

WeHelp to hold fundraising pancake breakfast

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 23:26:00 CDT

This weekend the WeHelp Coalition of Churches for Habitat for Humanity will hold a Pancake Breakfast at Applebee’s to raise funds to construct another Habitat House.

NIE program holds annual yard sale

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 20:38:00 CDT

Hundreds turned out to browse for bargains at the annual yard sale benefitting the Opelika-Auburn News’ Newspapers in Education (NIE) Program Saturday.

A glimpse into Ghana

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:00:00 CDT

Master Kente weaver comes to AU museum

Welcoming party

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:57:00 CDT

Local club helps newcomers settle into area

AU theatre welcomes first of its kind performance

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 23:00:00 CDT

Art will truly imitate life this week when the world renowned Core Ensemble takes the stage of Auburn University’s Telfair Peet Theatre and performs “Ain’t I A Woman.”

Church welcomes mayor for Black History program

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 23:31:00 CDT

This weekend, Salem’s Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church will host Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford as the guest speaker for its 2008 Black History Month Celebration.

Web site brings clubs, groups together

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:24:00 CDT

They say that great minds think alike. And now getting them together just got a little easier thanks to a new Web site recently launched by one Auburn man.

Leipzig String Quartet coming to AU campus

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 22:13:00 CDT

The Leipzig String Quartet not only bears the name of the city known as one of Germany’s top cultural centers, the ensemble also represents their European hometown’s rich musical
history and sound.

Message in the music: Radio station answers to a higher power

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:21:01 CDT

Their playlist reflects a belief in a higher power. And now they’re operating at full power.

Christian group offers amputees support

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:19:00 CDT

To make this team, there aren’t any tryouts held and every roster member gets inked to a long-term contract.
The C.A.S.T. Ministries (Christian Amputee Support Group) is a non-profit support group for amputees and their families that officially incorporated in November 2006.

Cruising with the family on Disney

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:00:00 CDT

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. - It’s been 10 years since Disney started its cruises with the Disney Magic ship, followed in 1999 by Disney Wonder. Two more Disney ships will launch in 2011 and 2012. And while you won’t find casinos on any Disney ships, you will find plenty of other facilities and diversions on board for every age group - including grown-ups. That, along with the appeal of the Disney brand, has ensured the cruise line’s success.

Violinist Joan Kwuan performs with State Symphony Orchestra

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 11:56:00 CDT

The State Symphony Orchestra of Mexico, featuring conductor Enrique Batiz and violin soloist Joan Kwuon, will bring its musical tour to the Opelika Center for the Performing Arts Thursday evening as part of The Arts Association of East Alabama 2007-2008 Performance Series.