Lifestyles for Opelika-Auburn News http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/ en Opelika-Auburn News Copyright 2008 2008-05-10T15:30:00-06:00 True Deliverance to host a men’s health workshop http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/true_deliverance_to_host_a_mens_health_workshop/11960/ 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.

]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:02:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/true_deliverance_to_host_a_mens_health_workshop/11960/#When:04:02:00Z AU Singers to open Spring Show April 26 http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/recreation/article/au_singers_to_open_spring_show_april_26/11611/ The Auburn University Singers will present the opening performance of their 2008 annual Spring Show on Saturday, April 26, at 3:30 p.m in AU’s Telfair Peet Theater. Other performances are
scheduled for Sunday, April 27, at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Tuesday, April 29, at 5:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.

]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:09:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/recreation/article/au_singers_to_open_spring_show_april_26/11611/#When:21:09:00Z Storyteller Keillor brings unpredictable humor to Opelika http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/storyteller_keillor_brings_unpredictable_humor_to_opelika/11396/ 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.

]]> Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:07:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/storyteller_keillor_brings_unpredictable_humor_to_opelika/11396/#When:03:07:00Z Children’s book author visits Auburn school http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/recreation/article/childrens_book_author_visits_auburn_school/11171/ Children’s book author visits Auburn school

]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:17:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/recreation/article/childrens_book_author_visits_auburn_school/11171/#When:03:17:00Z Amphibi-theatre: Tony-award winning musical comes to Opelika’s center for the Performing arts http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/recreation/article/amphibi_theatre_tony_award_winning_musical_comes_to_opelikas_center_for_the/11163/ The national tour of “A Year With Frog and Toad,” an IntraMusic Theatricals production and part of The Arts Association of East Alabama 2007-2008 Adventure Series for school-age audiences, opened Wednesday at the Opelika Center for the Performing Arts.

]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:17:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/recreation/article/amphibi_theatre_tony_award_winning_musical_comes_to_opelikas_center_for_the/11163/#When:01:17:00Z Joining forces for a friend: Christian Country, Southern Gospel to perform benefit concert http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/home_garden/article/joining_forces_for_a_friend_christian_country_southern_gospel_to_perform_be/10303/ Two nationally known and locally grown musicians, Ernie Rowell and Harlan Burton, will perform in a Benefit Concert for their friend Joel Grantham, a local radio personality.

While Burton’s upcoming concert schedule lists concert dates across the Southeast, the one listed for Saturday, April 12, is a benefit singing for Joel Grantham, former DJ with the Kicker (WKKR) and WJHO, featuring Ernie Rowell and Harlan Burton at 6:30 p.m. at Central Baptist Church, 1611 Second Ave., Opelika.

]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:42:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/home_garden/article/joining_forces_for_a_friend_christian_country_southern_gospel_to_perform_be/10303/#When:02:42:00Z March for Babies to be held in April at Municipal Park http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/march_for_babies_to_be_held_in_april_at_municipal_park/10130/ The March of Dimes will hold its “March for Babies” April 19 at Municipal Park in Opelika.

]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:51:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/march_for_babies_to_be_held_in_april_at_municipal_park/10130/#When:01:51:00Z Old friends, new experience http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/old_friends_new_experience/8858/ Arron/Kawasaki/Park Trio to perform in Auburn

]]> Sat, 22 Mar 2008 21:14:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/old_friends_new_experience/8858/#When:02:14:00Z Area gets a “hop” on Easter festivities http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/recreation/article/area_gets_a_hop_on_easter_festivities/8767/ Thursday night third- through fifth-graders got a “hop” on the Easter festivities at Opelika’s “Flashlight Egg Hunt” at Moore Stadium. During the event, the Easter Chicken, Bunny and Egg got in some dancing before Opelika Parks and Recreation kicked of the eighth annual evening egg hunt Thursday. Then armed with flashlights and Easter baskets, children searched for treasure. 

]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:28:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/recreation/article/area_gets_a_hop_on_easter_festivities/8767/#When:02:28:00Z Auburn and Wachovia host annual egg hunt at Kiesel Park. http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles//article/auburn_and_wachovia_host_annual_egg_hunt_at_kiesel_park/8625/ This weekend the Auburn Parks and Recreation Department along with Wachovia Bank will host the Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Kiesel Park.

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:37:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles//article/auburn_and_wachovia_host_annual_egg_hunt_at_kiesel_park/8625/#When:02:37:00Z Opelika sponsors two days of activities to celebrate the Easter http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/recreation/article/opelika_sponsors_two_days_of_activities_to_celebrate_the_easter/8624/ The Opelika Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring two days of activities to help the community celebrate Easter.

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:29:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/recreation/article/opelika_sponsors_two_days_of_activities_to_celebrate_the_easter/8624/#When:02:29:00Z Local Girl Scouts celebrate Girl Scout Week http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/local_girl_scouts_celebrate_girl_scout_week/8431/ Girl Scouts isn’t just about the cookies.

]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:56:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/local_girl_scouts_celebrate_girl_scout_week/8431/#When:02:56:00Z Pleasant Grove hosts Palm Sunday Concert http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/pleasant_grove_hosts_palm_sunday_concert/8430/ 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.

]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:52:01 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/pleasant_grove_hosts_palm_sunday_concert/8430/#When:02:52:01Z Chocolate Truffle Recipe http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/food_cooking/article/chocolate_truffle_recipe/8378/ From Chef John Hamme at Ariccia Trattoria and Bar

]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:22:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/food_cooking/article/chocolate_truffle_recipe/8378/#When:03:22:00Z Truffles 101 http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/food_cooking/article/truffles_101/8377/ Chef John Hamme gets shares his expertise

]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:15:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/food_cooking/article/truffles_101/8377/#When:03:15:00Z H.A.P.I.E. taking applications for new students http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/home_garden/article/hapie_taking_applications_for_new_students/8324/ “Helping Auburn Preschoolers - Intervening Early” or the H.A.P.I.E. program is accepting applications for the 2008-2009 school year.

]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:30:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/home_garden/article/hapie_taking_applications_for_new_students/8324/#When:03:30:00Z Ala. Homeland Security director: teaching value of public service important http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/home_garden/article/ala_homeland_security_director_teaching_value_of_public_service_important/8322/ Alabama’s investment in its children is important to the state’s homeland security future, according to the state’s director of Homeland Security.

]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:26:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/home_garden/article/ala_homeland_security_director_teaching_value_of_public_service_important/8322/#When:03:26:00Z Registration begins for Two by Two Unity Run 5K and 1-mile event http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/recreation/article/registration_begins_for_two_by_two_unity_run_5k_and_1_mile_event/8320/ Pre-registration is under way for the inaugural Two by Two Unity Run 5K and 1-mile event sponsored by Envision Opelika to be held March 29.

]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:23:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/recreation/article/registration_begins_for_two_by_two_unity_run_5k_and_1_mile_event/8320/#When:03:23:00Z Alabama Society of DAR recognizes local students http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/alabama_society_of_dar_recognizes_local_students/7803/ 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.

]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:31:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/alabama_society_of_dar_recognizes_local_students/7803/#When:02:31:00Z Area groups team up for clean-up http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/home_garden/article/area_groups_team_up_for_clean_up/7662/ “We clean, rain or shine,” said Shirley Flora, director of Keep Opelika Beautiful. However, the weather condition Flora should have probably added to that list was snow.

]]> Sat, 08 Mar 2008 22:39:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/home_garden/article/area_groups_team_up_for_clean_up/7662/#When:04:39:00Z Annual benefit for Red Cross gets off the ground http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/recreation/article/annual_benefit_for_red_cross_gets_off_the_ground/7661/ They’re complex flying machines with propellers, wing flaps and engines that make lots of noise.

]]> Sat, 08 Mar 2008 22:37:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/recreation/article/annual_benefit_for_red_cross_gets_off_the_ground/7661/#When:04:37:00Z AU’s Delta Zeta sorority steps up http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/aus_delta_zeta_sorority_steps_up/7553/ The ladies of Delta Zeta sorority at Auburn University are proud to show that stepping has nothing to do with skin color.

]]> Thu, 06 Mar 2008 23:32:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/aus_delta_zeta_sorority_steps_up/7553/#When:04:32:00Z Opelika High School presents “Guys and Dolls” http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/opelika_high_school_presents_guys_and_dolls/7552/ “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.”

]]> Thu, 06 Mar 2008 23:28:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/opelika_high_school_presents_guys_and_dolls/7552/#When:04:28:00Z Auburn’s Spring Supper Concert to be held Saturday http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/recreation/article/auburns_spring_supper_concert_to_be_held_saturday/7551/ Visitors to the “Spring Supper Concert” will be treated to music ranging from “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” to smooth jazz by the Auburn school system bands Saturday.

]]> Thu, 06 Mar 2008 23:27:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/recreation/article/auburns_spring_supper_concert_to_be_held_saturday/7551/#When:04:27:00Z WeHelp to hold fundraising pancake breakfast http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/wehelp_to_hold_fundraising_pancake_breakfast/7550/ 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.

]]> Thu, 06 Mar 2008 23:26:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/wehelp_to_hold_fundraising_pancake_breakfast/7550/#When:04:26:00Z NIE program holds annual yard sale http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/nie_program_holds_annual_yard_sale/7267/ Hundreds turned out to browse for bargains at the annual yard sale benefitting the Opelika-Auburn News’ Newspapers in Education (NIE) Program Saturday.

]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2008 20:38:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/nie_program_holds_annual_yard_sale/7267/#When:01:38:00Z Local 4-H Club members learn about science through rocketry http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/recreation/article/local_4_h_club_members_learn_about_science_through_rocketry/7264/ While it was a lot of fun, you might say it was a mission they scrambled to get off the ground.

]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2008 20:24:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/recreation/article/local_4_h_club_members_learn_about_science_through_rocketry/7264/#When:01:24:00Z Center offers pre-divorce mediation http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/home_garden/article/center_offers_pre_divorce_mediation/7221/ Philip O. Tyler and Greg Smith, both members of Auburn United Methodist Church, have combined their professions and their passions to do the will of Christ in helping members of the community work through just that kind of situation with pre-divorce mediation.

]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:38:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/home_garden/article/center_offers_pre_divorce_mediation/7221/#When:03:38:00Z A glimpse into Ghana http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/a_glimpse_into_ghana/7069/ Master Kente weaver comes to AU museum

]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:00:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/a_glimpse_into_ghana/7069/#When:04:00:00Z Welcoming party http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/welcoming_party/7068/ Local club helps newcomers settle into area

]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:57:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/welcoming_party/7068/#When:03:57:00Z AU theatre welcomes first of its kind performance http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/au_theatre_welcomes_first_of_its_kind_performance/6963/ 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.”

]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2008 23:00:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/au_theatre_welcomes_first_of_its_kind_performance/6963/#When:04:00:00Z Church welcomes mayor for Black History program http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/church_welcomes_mayor_for_black_history_program/6938/ 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. 

]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2008 23:31:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/church_welcomes_mayor_for_black_history_program/6938/#When:04:31:00Z Web site brings clubs, groups together http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/web_site_brings_clubs_groups_together/6814/ 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.

]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:24:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/web_site_brings_clubs_groups_together/6814/#When:04:24:00Z Leipzig String Quartet coming to AU campus http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/leipzig_string_quartet_coming_to_au_campus/6662/ 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.

]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2008 22:13:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/leipzig_string_quartet_coming_to_au_campus/6662/#When:03:13:00Z Message in the music: Radio station answers to a higher power http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/message_in_the_music_radio_station_answers_to_a_higher_power/6626/ Their playlist reflects a belief in a higher power. And now they’re operating at full power.

]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:21:01 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/message_in_the_music_radio_station_answers_to_a_higher_power/6626/#When:04:21:01Z Christian group offers amputees support http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/christian_group_offers_amputees_support/6625/ 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.

]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:19:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/christian_group_offers_amputees_support/6625/#When:04:19:00Z Birdwatching http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/home_garden/article/birdwatching/6374/ Take a peek through a local photographer’s lens

]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:38:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/home_garden/article/birdwatching/6374/#When:05:38:00Z Cruising with the family on Disney http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/cruising_with_the_family_on_disney/5885/ 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.

]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:00:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/cruising_with_the_family_on_disney/5885/#When:17:00:00Z Mama was right about taking piano lessons http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles//article/mama_was_right_about_taking_piano_lessons/5880/ As I write this piece, my 10- year-old granddaughter is hitting one key after another on her grandmother’s piano.

Sarah’s music teacher has graciously come to our home to provide her weekly piano lesson. I am impressed by her willingness to make a house call to teach a little girl. Such a piano teacher must be “one in a million.”

]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:28:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles//article/mama_was_right_about_taking_piano_lessons/5880/#When:16:28:00Z Why does bite http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/pets/article/why_does_bite/5882/ Dogs have been a big part of my life for the better part of 45 years. My first memory of a family dog was an old lab and beagle mix named Ruffy; he was as kind and gentle as any dog I have ever know until you got near his food bowl. Ruffy would let out a warning growl to simply say “stay away.”

]]> Sun, 27 Jan 2008 11:48:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/pets/article/why_does_bite/5882/#When:16:48:00Z Never too young to get involved in the Red Cross http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles//article/never_too_young_to_get_involved_in_the_red_cross/5881/ This week we honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and I was elated to see how many young people participated in commemorative events. This is just one example of how important our youth and young adults are to our community.

]]> Sun, 27 Jan 2008 11:42:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles//article/never_too_young_to_get_involved_in_the_red_cross/5881/#When:16:42:00Z Violinist Joan Kwuan performs with State Symphony Orchestra http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/violinist_joan_kwuan_performs_with_state_symphony_orchestra/5884/ 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.

]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2008 11:56:00 CDT http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/leisure/article/violinist_joan_kwuan_performs_with_state_symphony_orchestra/5884/#When:16:56:00Z