Auburn Opelika Parents June 2016

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Publisher’s Note Kendra Sumner

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Living With Children John Rosemond

Resiliency 101

Growing Up Online

Life is full of stressors, but we can equip our children to rise above the challenges.

Creating good cell phone habits with kids and keeping your family’s phones secure.

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Kids Health Watch

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Growing Up Online

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Carolyn Jabs

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A Page in a Book Gerry Paige Smith

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Dave Says

2016 Summer Fun

Our listing leads you to activities and fun throughout Lee County this summer!

Dave Ramsey

Darling Daughters

Encouraging dads to bond with their girls in different ways at different stages.

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Centsibly Southern Chic Laura Handey

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Get This!

Gerry Paige Smith

On The Cover Emma Valentina is the daughter of Damian Zamora and Mayra Rodriguez. She attends Growing Room and loves her teachers and friends at school! Emma is a vivacious three-year-old who enjoys collecting rocks, dancing, and exploring. She loves listening to stories and singing songs during family car rides. She gets excited about ballet class and riding her tricycle. Emma is truly her parents’ pride and joy.

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Bits and Pieces 9

School Bits 42

Family Calendar 48

Movie Reviews 1

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Publisher’sNote Now that the kids are out of school and they have settled into a more relaxed schedule filled with neighborhood fun, swimming, and learning at camps, it’s time to turn our attention to an upcoming holiday. Father’s Day is right around the corner and it’s a time to celebrate all the men in your family’s lives. Whether we have a dad, grandfather, uncle or mentor who has played a positive role, Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show gratitude and honor them. A bonus is that, in doing so, we teach our kids life lessons on respect, gratefulness and character building.

This year, Father’s Day is Sunday, June 19…plenty of time to plan the perfect weekend for our special guy.

Would you like to surprise him with a day trip filled with adventure? How about a one-of-a-kind lunch with all of his favorite trimmings? Or, spoil him with a relaxing vacation at the lake, mountains, or beach? To help with your choices, check out the June calendar for some great ideas. The Montgomery Zoo, the Georgia Aquarium and the McWane Science Center Birmingham offer a free ticket to all dads wanting to spend their day touring animal exhibits and science experiments.

Or, make a dinner or brunch reservation at Ariccia Trattoria in the Auburn Hotel and Dixon Conference Center where dad will surely enjoy a fantastic meal with the family.

How about early morning fishing at Lake Martin followed by a family picnic in one of the many parks right here in Auburn and Opelika. No matter what you choose to do, the best part is spending time with that very important man in your family’s life.

Father’s Day is also a time for dad to reflect on his parenting and how much of an impact he has on the overall wellness of the family. A dad who takes time out of his day to interact with his kids is, in turn, telling them that he is interested in their lives and that he is there for them. In the feature article, Darling Daughters: Quick Tips for Dads to Connect With Their Girls, the author suggests practical ways in which dads can bond with their daughters. Daughters, in particular, benefit from a strong male role model in their lives. That interaction begins at an early age and can translate into a daughter believing she is valuable, respected and loved. Even the smallest of gestures, like checking in on her day, helping with homework or taking her to after school activities can make a huge impact on how a daughter sees her dad. Dads who find ways to stay connected with their daughters (and sons) will ensure a positive, lasting relationship.

This Father’s Day, make it a great time to show your appreciation for everything dad does. Planning the perfect weekend can include family fun, time for relaxation and memories made together. No matter the plan, carve out time to say thank you to that special guy in your life.

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Zika virus is transmitted to people primarily through the bite of infected mosquitoes. These mosquitoes typically lay eggs in and near standing water in items such as buckets, bowls, animal dishes, flower pots and vases.

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2. Learn about basic injury and disease prevention 3. Look for the most current information on emergency preparedness 4. Create a family preparedness plan 5. Become familiar with the emergency plans of your community

prepare store essential items Water Food Can Opener First Aid Kit Flashlight

Radio Clothes Personal Care Items Important Documents

Avoid the Bite!

You can help prevent the spread of Zika and other mosquito-borne diseases by preventing mosquito bites and breeding. For the most up-to-date information on Zika Virus and other mosquito-borne diseases in Alabama, visit www.adph.org/mosquito or call 1-800-252-1818.

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by John Rosemond

“I’m Exhausted Trying to Get My Three-Year-Old to Sleep!”

Q: My daughter, who just turned three, has a surge of energy after dinner and can take hours to fall asleep. I try putting her down around 8 o’clock, but there are nights when she doesn’t fall asleep before 10. Sometimes she tells me she’s tired but can’t fall asleep. At other times, she will throw a tantrum before bed. When she stops she’ll say, “I’m done crying, now I can sleep.” In addition, her naps have never been regular. I usually need to put her in the car and take a drive for her to nap. When that works, however, she will wake up too early and start throwing tantrums. When driving around doesn’t work, she falls asleep late in the afternoon and only takes a short nap, which makes it that much more difficult for her to fall asleep at bedtime.

She usually gets a total of 9 to 11 hours of sleep a day. Sometimes she’ll wake up in the middle of the night and I have to feed her a snack to get her to fall back to sleep. I think she’s over tired. Any tips on how I can get her sleeping habits on track would be greatly appreciated.

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imagine how exhausted you must be. My sympathies, but the person causing these problems is you, not your daughter. By driving her around town to help her take a nap, feeding her snacks in the middle of the night, and Lord knows what else, you are doing nothing but making it inevitable that these sleep issues will continue.

First, there’s nothing inherently wrong with a 3-year-old not falling asleep until 10 o’clock. If you simply put her to bed and let her figure out, on her own, how to fall asleep, she will eventually settle into a routine. If she keeps coming out of her room, then cut her door in half (hire a handy-man, if necessary), turn the lock around, and rehang it. That allows her to see out but not come out. If she cries, go back to her door every ten minutes or so and simply reassure her that all is well, but don’t open the door and go in.

Put her to bed with a light on in her room and tell her she can play as long as she wants until she’s ready to sleep. She will eventually fall asleep on the floor at which point you simply go in, pick her up, put her to bed, and tuck her in.

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Her “surge of energy” in the evening suggests that you may be letting her consume sugar and/or caffeine at dinner. If so, cut those out and start letting her get used to water.

And the home should be calm in the evening, which means no television.

Stop driving her around for naptime.

Whether she falls asleep in the car or not, driving her around only leads to other problems later in the evening. When it’s naptime— which should take place at the same time every afternoon, whether she seems “ready” or not—put her in her bed. Set a timer for two hours and put it outside her door. Don’t tell her to fall asleep. Tell her that it’s “quiet time” and that she can play or sleep or do whatever she wants to do, but she can’t come out (or you can’t let her out) until the buzzer goes off. If she cries, so be it. The likelihood is that if she learns that you’re not going to rescue her, she will eventually fall asleep.

The bottom line is that you need to help her (and yourself) get into a naptime and bedtime routine. Because of the counterproductive precedents you’ve set, that’s going to take some time, but I predict this issue will resolve itself in three to four weeks if you stay calm and stick with it.

Family psychologist John Rosemond answers parents’ questions on his website at www.rosemond.com.

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14th Annual Lil’ Calypso Art Fest

2016 Carmike Summer Kids Series

$4.00 includes movie ticket, popcorn and a drink! June 2 & 7: “Alvin and the ChipmunksRoad Chip”, June 9-14: “The Croods”, June 16 & 21: “Epic”, June 23 & 28: “Home”.

After fourteen years, the Lil' Calypso Art Fest, the first big art show on Lake Martin, is back as usual on Saturday, June 11th. Lil' Calypso is always held the second weekend after Memorial Day weekend. The show hosts about 45 artists offering a wide selection of mediumsvisual art, folk art, oils, pottery, wood art, jewelry, fabric art, handmade furniture, painted glass, gourd art, yard art, etc. Every year we welcome back several show favorites while introducing new artists to the show. Live music on the deck from 1 – 4 p.m. Chuckwalla's Pizzeria open on site. Admission is a donation of choice to support the local Union Fire Department. The Union Volunteer Fire Department provides assistance during the show. Golf cart transportation. Hot dog tent. Face painter for the kids! 334-233-0724.

Tallassee Now! BBQ Festival 2016

Join the locals, June 10-11, for this annual barbecue festival and cook-off! Festival features include arts and crafts, a car show, three music stages, a 5K run, children’s activities and tours of the historic Confederate Armory, a collection of big-game trophies from South Africa, Thurlow Dam and a local artist gallery. www.tallasseenow.com

Girl’s Night Out!

Girls just want to have fun! On June 10 from 6 – 9 p.m., girls ages 4-7 are invited to come hang out and enjoy food, a movie and jewelry making, plus makeovers including hair, makeup and nails! And don’t forget to wear PJs. Covington Rec Center, Opelika. $20 fee.

The Market at Ag Heritage Park

The Market is an open-air, growers-only farmers market that operates each Thursday, May-August, at Ag Heritage Park on the Auburn University campus. Hosted by the College of Agriculture, The Market features area vendors offering fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, herbs, ornamental plants and cut flowers as well as locally produced jams and jellies, baked goods, soaps, honey, goatcheese and more. www.agriculture.auburn.edu.

Boy’s Night Out

Boys will be boys! On June 24 boys ages 4-7 are invited to come hang out with the guys and enjoy food, a movie, basketball and much more!

Covington Rec Center, Opelika. $15 fee. www.opelika.org/opr.

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SummerNight Art Walk in Downtown Auburn

Father's Day at the Montgomery Zoo

SummerNight Downtown Art Walk, June 10 from 6:00-10:00 p.m., is an arts festival that transforms downtown Auburn into an arts district, featuring the work of local and regional artists, live musicians, street performers, food and drink vendors, and children's activities.

During this event downtown merchants and restaurants remain open after regular business hours and people of all ages are encouraged to take advantage of this great opportunity to shop, dine and relax while enjoying the arts in downtown Auburn. Artists will have works on display and live musical entertainment is provided. Make sure to bring your kids too as children also have an opportunity to participate in arts and crafts, as well as enjoy other kid specific attractions that change each year!

In addition to the arts festivities, SummerNight Downtown Art Walk also includes a culinary contest. The SummerNight Committee encourages culinary artists to display their talents through a cookie contest. All are encouraged to submit their most delicious cookie creations for entry in the contest!

SummerNight is free to the public and open to all ages. www.auburnsummernight.org

Free admission for dads! Celebrate Father's Day, June 19, at the Montgomery Zoo. All dads receive free admission to the Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum. Join us and help celebrate Father's Day for all the dads in the world! For hours and admission, visit www.montgomeryzoo.com. Montgomery Zoo, 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery.

100th Anniversary Flower Show

In celebration of our centennial, the Callaway home will be festooned with flowers in every room arranged by floral artists representing our local garden clubs. On Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., the home and gardens will be open free for residents of Troup County and $4-$15 for general admission.

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KidsHealthWatch

Sponsored by Pediatric Associates of Auburn

The Question to ASK on June 21 and Every Day Parenting has never been an easy assignment. Meaningful and joyful, yes.

Easy, no. We can all agree that as parents, we need all the help we can get to keep our kids safe and healthy in an increasingly complicated world.

Every day across America nine children and teens are shot in unintentional shootings. The majority of these instances go unnoticed. They do not make the headlines or captivate our attention.

Nearly three thousand kids and teens are killed by gun violence every year. Many of these youth deaths and injuries occur because parents, relatives or friends leave guns accessible to kids. They are unintentional shootings and suicides that are looked upon as isolated tragedies, rather than viewed together as the preventable public health crisis that they actually represent.

Each day as parents, we make rational choices regarding our kid’s safety—we buckle their seatbelts, make them wear bicycle helmets, and limit their TV time. But when it comes to gun safety, we often do not take the same logical approach.

One out of three homes with children has guns, many left unlocked and/or loaded.

Yet, nationally, more than half of parents say it has never occurred to them to ask about the presence of guns where their children play. As parents, we can help protect those we love by asking the right questions about gun safety. This is the simple idea behind the Asking Saves Kids (ASK) Campaign.

ASK encourages parents to simply ask if there are guns in the homes where their children play (such as at friends’ or family members’ homes). Just as it has become common to hear parents asking about nut allergies or how the children will be supervised, parents can take an important step to ensure the safety of their children simply by asking, “Is there an unlocked gun in your home?”

If the answer is no, then we have one less thing to worry about. If the answer is yes, make sure all guns are stored unloaded and locked, ideally in a gun safe, with ammunition stored separately.

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We need to ASK about guns in the home where our children play, and if a home has a gun, ensure it is stored locked, unloaded and separate from ammunition. If we can do that, we can make our families safer and prevent many of the firearm-related tragedies that occur every day.

On Saturday, June 21, 2016, organizations and individuals around the country will celebrate National ASK Day. Held annually on the first day of summer, a season when children spend more time in other homes, ASK Day reminds parents about the importance of ASKing if there are unlocked guns in the homes where their children play. You can participate in ASK Day by pledging to ASK and encouraging your friends and family to do the same!

To pledge to ASK and learn about more ways to get involved in ASK, please visit: www.askingsaveskids.org.

Dr. Rian Anglin, a board certified pediatrician, was raised nearby in Valley, AL. She attended Auburn University were she graduated summa cum laude with a BS in Molecular Biology. Despite her strong allegiance to Auburn, Dr. Anglin graduated from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2007 with her MD. Her passions in practice include promoting early childhood literacy, reducing toxic stress in childhood, and improving the practice of pediatric medicine through office based research. She resides in Auburn with her husband and their two sons.

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Autauga County SchoolsFirst Graders Perform

Trinity’s Sixth Grade Recites Psalms 23

Contraction Surgery

Mrs. Ingram's sixth grade Latin class took turns reciting Psalms 23 while costumed in togas. In celebration of their yearlong preparation for this final recitation, they enjoyed snacks.

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Mrs. Battles' first grade students learned about contractions through a very creative hands-on activity. The students played doctor for the day as they extracted portions of words and then bandaged them up to create contractions.

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Opelika High School Seniors Awarded 2016 Killgore Scholarships

Fourteen Opelika High School Seniors were awarded Killgore Scholarships in a recognition ceremony held on April 27, at OHS. The scholarship was established

by James and Ophelia Killgore and is awarded to the graduating seniors with the highest GPA. Pictured (l-r): Dr. Kevin Royal-OCS Board of Education member, Dr. Farrell Seymore-OHS Principal, Honorees: Taylor Watson, Anna Brown, Blake Yountz, Emma Royal, JArthur Grubbs, Victoria Drost, Kevin Lazenby, Emme Levins, Scot Carpenter, Aleah Herring, Jack Slay, Leah Vaughn, Sam Sharma, Chris Nguyen, Patsy Parker-OCS Board of Education member and O.D. Alsobrook-OCS Board of Education chairman.

Auburn HS Special Olympic Athletes Attend State Games

Congratulations to all Auburn High School Special Olympic athletes!

They did a great job representing AHS in Bowling, Swimming, and Track and Field. 25 students were selected to represent Lee County at the State games in May at Troy University. AHS took 6 spots out of those 25.

We are so proud of our athletes!

AHS State Qualifiers: Porter Caldwell- Track; Kristy Taylor- Track; D’Vonte Morris- Bowling; Michael ReeseBowling; Wyatt Jinright- Swimming; Eric Cha- Swimming.

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OHS Theatre Students Present Poetry with Life Skills Class

Opelika High theatre students joined members of Ms. Vickerstaff's Life Skills class to present a program based on the poetry of Shel Silverstein.

Each group of students acted out their favorite poem.

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Two Morris Avenue Intermediate School students recently won awards in the DAR Junior American Citizen Short Story Contest from the Martha Wayles Jefferson Chapter of the Alabama Society of the Daughters of the America Revolution.

Princess Meadows won first place at the state, southeastern and national division and Morgan Watts won first place at the state and southeastern division. Pictured (l-r): Kathy Penton-DAR representative, Princess Meadows, Morgan Watts, and Nino Mason-Morris Avenue Principal.

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Auburn Jr. HS Students Participate in Paradigm Challenge

Students in Mrs. Jacque Middleton's Automation and Robotics class at Auburn Junior High School held an open presentation forum for their Project Paradigm design challenge. Students were asked to invent or innovate a product that would help alleviate home fires or escape a burning house.

Some inventions included a built-in escape ladder that unrolls from the bottom of a windowsill, remote control mini fire trucks, fire-safety systems for the hearing and vision impaired and compact disposable fire-safety suits. The Paradigm Challenge is an annual competition that inspires youth innovation to address important social issues. The challenge aims to generate new ideas to prevent injuries and fatalities from home fires-America's #1 disaster threat. For more info: http://www.projectparadigm.org/ Pictured (L to R): Tanner O’Grady and Caleb Kantor show off their invention “One-Push Motorized Ladder."

Opelika HS Students Teach History to Northside 5th Graders

Students from Mr. Don Shirley's 10th grade US AP History class recently taught fifth graders from Northside Intermediate School about the Civil War. Students from Northside rotated through sessions conducted by the high school students.

Auburn Band Students Attend All State Band Festival in Mobile

All three of the Auburn band programs were well represented during the 2016 Alabama All State Band Festival in Mobile (April 16-17).

24 students from Auburn (AHS, AJHS, & Drake) performed as members of the 4 elite bands made up of students from around the state.

Congratulations to AJHS 9th grade Flute, Karen An, for placing 3rd in the All-State Solo competition and congratulations to AJHS 9th graders Isaac Hayes (Percussion) and Noel Lange (Bassoon) for being named first chair in the state on their instrument.

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AHS Mountain Bike Team Wins Four in a Row!

The Auburn High School and Lee County Composite Mountain Bike teams have had an outstanding season and have a great chance to win the Alabama NICA State Championship.

For the fourth straight race, the AHS Mountain Bike Team placed first with several athletes on the podium. The Lee County Composite team had many athletes on the podium as well. Pictured, Back row from left to right: An-Mei Ellisor 2nd (AHS), Ryan Thornton 1st (LC), Calen Paleologos 3rd (AHS), Will Anderson 5th (AHS), Emily Arnold 3rd (AHS), Jackson Hubbard 5th and Spirit of NICA award (AHS).

Front row left to right: Aly Roland 2nd (LC), Courtney Clark 1st (LC), Drew Arnold 5th (AHS), Madison Bevis 2nd (AHS), Will Goodling 4TH (AHS), Conner McCormick 4th and Spirit of NICA award (AHS), Will Fuller 1st (LC), Hannah Crews 2nd (AHS), Aiden Bird, Spirit of NICA award (AHS). Not pictured, Caleb Terhune, Spirit of NICA award (AHS).

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Opelika Middle School 7th grade students, Anna Seymore, Emily Henson, and John Knitter were recently recognized at the Opelika City Council by Mayor Gary Fuller and the members of the city council for being invited to the DUKE Tip State Recognition Ceremony in Tuscaloosa for scoring an 18 or higher on the ACT. Pictured (l-r): Mr. Keith York-OMS Principal, Anna Seymore, Emily Henson, and Emily Finck-OMS Counselor and coordinator of the DUKE Tip program at OMS. Not picturedJohn Knitter.

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Trinity Christian School’s Egypt Day

Mrs. Taylor's third grade Bible, History and Geography yearlong curriculums have all revolved around Egypt. The students celebrated with a short play titled "The Exodus" which began with Moses at the burning bush, covered the plagues, the exodus of the Israelites followed by their wandering in the wilderness, and ended with the Ten Commandments. The students did a great job! The celebration continued with a delicious lunch lovingly prepared by some of the parents.

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Awards for Best Practices

Each year at the Alabama Association of Career Technical Administrators Conference, Directors from across the state submit best practices from their teachers, programs, and districts.

Submission were taken for the following categories: CTE Month Promotional Activities; Coverage; TV Coverage; Promotional Video; Printed Program Descriptions; Newsletters; Website; Brochures; Bulletin Board; Overall Public Relations Category.

Auburn City Schools won three 1st Place awards: TV Coverage (Stan Arington's WSFA Class Act Award), Printed Program Descriptions (Health Science) and Bulletin Board (Business Management & Administration/FBLA). Pictured: Laura Bailey, ACS Career Technical Director.

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Opelika High FBLA Members Advance to National Conference

Members of Opelika High School’s FBLA chapter, Alyasia Maddox, Kimecia McCord, and Lauryn Marshall competed in the E-Business competition at the FBLA State Conference in April where they created a website for a banquet hall and presented their idea to a panel of business professionals. They won 2nd place and will be competing against other FBLA members around the country at the FBLA National Conference this summer in Atlanta, June 28-July 2.

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AHS Senior to Participate in National Science Competition

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AHS senior Megan Lange competed in the Junior Science and Humanities Symposia (JSHS) in Dayton, Ohio. JSHS is a collaborative effort with the research arm of the Department of Defense and administered in cooperation with nationwide colleges and universities. JSHS aims to prepare and support students to contribute as future scientists and engineers -- conducting STEM research on behalf of or directly for the Department of Defense, the Federal research laboratories, or for the greater good in advancing the nation's scientific and technological progress.

Auburn High School was also notified that Megan had won the Alabama Stockholm Junior Water Prize for the third consecutive year.

The Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP) is the world's most prestigious youth award for a water-related science project. The prize taps into the unlimited potential of today's high school students as they seek to address current and future water challenges.

Megan will attend the SJWP National Competition on June 18-19, and if chosen as the US winner she will attend the SJWP International Competition from August 27 September 2, 2016 in Stockholm, Sweden.

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Autauga County Schools

LSA's Thomas Curry Signs with Huntingdon College

Lee-Scott Academy senior Thomas Curry signed a letter of intent to attend Huntingdon College to play college soccer. Joining him are his parents, Stephen and Jennifer Curry, along with Don Baubles, Lee-Scott Academy Soccer Coach, Jim Miksis, Lee-Scott Academy Athletic Director, and Gerard Barbero, Coach at Vestavia Hills Soccer Club. Thomas just completed his fourth season with Lee-Scott’s varsity soccer team compiling 73 goals during his high school career and becoming the second leading scorer in school history.

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Auburn HS JROTC Annual Awards Ceremony

The Auburn High School JROTC program held their annual awards ceremony. The criteria for the awards given involve excellence in academics, leadership, military bearing, community service and athletics.

The students that were recognized represent the very best in Auburn's JROTC program as well as the school system.

A big thank you to Lt. Col. Tony Benitez and Sgt. Maj. Keith Entwistle for leading this program. For more information or individual awards/more photos go to: https://www.facebook.com/ACSPublicRelations/

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Noel Lange, a 9th grader at AJHS came home with 3rd place at this year's I-SWEEEP competition. The International Sustainable World (Energy, Engineering, and Environment) Project, is a groundbreaking science fair competition open to high school students. It is the largest science fair event of its kind world-wide. With the support of leaders in industry and higher education institutions, I-SWEEEP works with local, national, and international science fair organizations to bring top-ranking participants and qualifying projects to Houston each year.

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Troop 50 Eagle Scout at CWES

James Robert Adams passed his Eagle Board of Review and is the first Troop 50 Eagle of 2016. He is a founding member of the troop from 2012 and is an Auburn High School Senior. Troop 50 is chartered by the Rotary Club of Auburn. For his Eagle Scout service project, James Robert constructed an obstacle course and other play elements at Cary Woods Elementary School. The obstacle course consisted of three elements including a tire traverse, a balance beam, and an A-frame climbing wall. Other components included two hopscotch and two four-square layouts that were painted on an unused parking area behind the school. A chain barrier was also installed to block off the old parking lot. The students of Cary Woods have already been utilizing the course to get some good exercise. Pictured (L to R): CWES Principal Karen Snyder, CWES students and James Robert Adams.

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Morris Avenue 5th Graders Complete Bikeology Unit

5th grade students at Morris Avenue intermediate school completed the "Bikeology" unit just before the end of school. The students learned about bike safety and bike skills and then completed an obstacle course to finish the unit. Many thanks to James Brothers Bikes and the Opelika Bicycle Advisory Committee for their support of the program.

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OHS Softball Area Champions

The Opelika High School softball team won the Area title to advance to the South Regionals in Gulf Shores.

OCS Music Festival

Choirs from Morris Avenue, Northside and West Forest Intermediate Schools joined the Opelika Middle School Choirs for the OCS Music Festival. Each group performed a selection of songs and then joined together for the finale.

DAD’S NIGHT OUT

Saturday, June 18 at 6:00pm

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Spots are limited. To make your reservations, please contact Adam Keeshan at (334)321-3165

FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH

Saturday, June 18 & Sunday, June 19 | 10:30am-2:00pm Treat the family to a special Father’s Day Brunch in Ariccia Trattoria.

Dads will enjoy a complimentary A•T links board & the a la carte brunch menu will feature specials dad will love!

To make your reservations, please contact Ariccia at (334)844-5140 241 S. College Street, Auburn, AL 36830 | www.auhcc.com Auburn Opelika Parents I June 2016

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At the regularly schedule monthly Auburn City Schools BOE meeting on Tuesday May 10, 2016, the gavel was passed as President Matt Clegg celebrated his last board meeting following 10 years of service on the BOE (Distinguished Board Member June 1, 2006 to May 31, 2012, Board Vice President June 1, 2012 to May 31, 2013 and Board President June 1, 2013 to May 31, 2016).

Tracie West will be the new BOE President and Charles Smith will be the new VP with the addition of Dr. Terry Jenkins as the newest distinguished board member starting June 1, 2016. Pictured (L to R): Tracie West and Matt Clegg.

Dean Road Revamps and Expands Nature Trail

Under the direction of physical educator teacher, Chad Jordan, the Dean Road staff has worked to clean, refresh, and expand the school’s nature trail, or “Tiger Trail” as it was once deemed.

Due to a FACES Grant, the trail now contains a reading area, stage and seating area, work stations, and stream observation posts. Coach Jordan recently received notification that he was awarded a grant from the Wildlife Federation.

The grant funds will be used to add a Bird Sanctuary to the trail.

Mr. Jordan is shown with Doyle Keasel from the Federation.

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Opelika High School Receives 2015 Safe Schools Initiative Award of Excellence

Opelika High School was honored to receive the 2015 Safe School Initiative Award of Excellence from Attorney General Luther Strange on May 3, at a ceremony at OHS. “The Alabama Safe Schools Initiative Awards of Excellence are presented to schools that have performed exceptionally to provide a safe environment for students, with special emphasis on implementation of the Best Practices my office compiled based on previous recipients,” said Attorney General Strange. “I’m pleased that Opelika High School was selected as one of the 10 winning schools in Alabama for 2015.” Pictured (l-r): Attorney General Luther Strange, Dr. Amanda Inabinett-OHS Assistant Principal and Dr. Farrell Seymore-OHS Principal.

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Please call Auburn Jiu Jitsu for more information at 334-329-5218.

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Lee-Scott Academy Teacher Named AISA AAA Teacher of the Year

Lee-Scott Academy is pleased to announce that Mrs. Karen Kincey was named the AISA “AAA” Elementary Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Kincey has taught in the elementary school at LSA for 19 years. “During this time she has proven to be an exemplary teacher," said Headmaster Dr. Don Roberts. "Her positive attitude and love of children along with her strong Christian faith are reflected in the excellence that is so readily observable in her classroom. Her sixth grade students are fortunate indeed to be under her direction."

"Mrs. Kincey is an outstanding model of an educator who teaches the whole child. She cares and provides for her students academically, emotionally, and spiritually. She builds a strong bond with her students and families, and therefore accomplishes so much with her classroom team!

We are all blessed to work with Mrs. Kincey each day," said Elementary Principal Matt Bruner.

To be selected as Teacher of the Year, the nominee must be a full-time teacher and must submit a school schedule. A typed letter of nomination from the school's SGA, the headmaster, a peer faculty member and a parent must be submitted. The nominee must also provide a resume of education, teaching experience, activities and achievements.

Trinity Tennis GICAA State Championships

It was successful day for Trinity Tennis at the GICAA State Team Championship! The girls’ team defeated Covenant Academy to advance to the semifinals where they narrowly lost to New Creation. Trinity boys prevailed over Cornerstone Prep yet were defeated in the finals

by The Kings Academy, bringing home the State Runner-Up trophy.

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On Monday, April 18th, Auburn High School had the pleasure of hosting the signing of Traion Poellnitz with Butler Community College in Kansas for Track and Field. Pictured, (L to R back row): Clay McCall, Kamal Harris, LaDextric Oliver, Willie Hutchinson and Dan Norton. (L to R front row): Carmelo Ford, Eferm Ford, Traion Poellnitz, Angel Ford and Jayceon Ford.

On Monday, April 18th, Auburn High School had the pleasure of hosting the signing of Marrel Parker with Shorter University for Track and Field.

Pictured (L to R front row sitting): Tabatha Parker (mother), Marrel Parker, Christopher Parker (father). (L to R back row): Bennie Dowdell (grandfather), Ora Oliver (grandmother), Bernard Parker (uncle), Marie Parker (grandmother) and Macy Parker (grandfather).

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He will report June 30th to begin basic training.

Calvin received three congressional nominations and was chosen from a field of over 9000 qualified candidates. On May 10th at the LeeScott Academy Senior Awards Assembly Col. Mark DeGrange (retired), USAFA Admissions Liaison Officer, presented Calvin with his scholarship. His grandfather, Col. Howard T. Cariveau (retired), presented Calvin with his official appointment during the ceremony. Col. Cariveau served in the U.S. Air Force for 26 years and is the inspiration for Calvin's interest in attending the academy and serving in the U.S. Air Force.

"Calvin has been a student at Lee-Scott Academy for twelve years during which time I have been his Headmaster," said Dr. Don Roberts. "It has been a pleasure to watch him grow and mature into an outstanding young man. He is a super example of the type student we like to have represent our school. He has an incredible work ethic that he demonstrates daily here at Lee-Scott Academy as he successfully meets the requirements of our most rigorous course of study. He is a man of few words but the words he does speak, speak volumes.

He participates in numerous extra-curricular activities including Football, Track and Field, Student Government Association, and Robotics. His outstanding leadership skills were on full display this past fall as one of the captains of our outstanding Football Team. However, it is his wonderful attitude towards life in general that makes him truly special.

Calvin is always positive, always courteous, always optimistic and a joy to know."

Calvin is the son of Dr. David and Michelle Downs of Auburn.

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OHS Boys Track Team State Champions

The OHS boys track team competed in the AHSAA State Track meet and won the Class 6A State Championship. Kacey Spinks won first place in the 300 meter hurdles; Nathanaiel Huggins won first place in the 100 meter dash; and the 4x400 relay team of Nathanaiel Huggins, Kacey Spinks, Ladarious Foreman and Kingston Frazier also won first place. Congratulations!

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AHS Senior Working Toward Eagle Scout Award

Kyle Sullivan, AHS senior, is a founding member of Boy Scout Troop 50, which is chartered by the Rotary Club of Auburn.

Kyle created an outdoor musical instrument area on the Pick Elementary School (PES) nature trail as part of an Eagle Scout leadership service senior project, and this is the fourth Troop 50 project completed at PES since 2014.

With the completion of this project and one remaining merit badge, Kyle will be eligible to appear before a panel for what is called an Eagle Scout Board of Review, which will consider his Scouting accomplishments in determining whether he is awarded the Eagle Scout. Pictured, (L to R) Chuck Cooper, Kyle Sullivan and Caleb Doster with PES students (not pictured - Kyle’s Scoutmaster - Andrew Baird).

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Mrs. Ballard's ninth grade Latin class performed Ubi Fera Sunt (“Where the Wild Things Are”) for several other grades as a fun way to conclude their Latin studies at Trinity.

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AHS Students Participate in International Science and Engineering Fair

The following students competed in the State Science Fair at the University of Alabama at Huntsville, March 31-April 2.

Sydney Hamilton- Third Place Engineering, Junior Division; Sejal Srivastava-Fourth Place Medicine, Junior Division; Nikitha Sridhar- Fourth Place Medicine, Junior Division; Mamecheikh Ka- Third Place Physics and Astronomy, Senior Division; Noel Lange – Third Place Environmental Engineering, Senior Division; Megan LangeFirst Place Environmental Engineering, Senior Division; Rahul Lall- Second Place Engineering: Mechanics, Senior Division; Alexis Jones- First Place Biochemistry, Senior Division; Addison MeeksHonorable Mention, Behavioral & Social Sciences, Senior Division.

Nikitha Sridhar was awarded the “Best in Fair” award for the Junior Division.

Alexis Jones, a 10th grader at AHS, was awarded “Best in fair” and advanced to INTEL International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) along with 11th grader Rahul Lall. Rahul had previously advanced from the regional fair.

FACES Banquet Held for Auburn Teachers

Auburn City Schools held the annual FACES Banquet at the Chamber of Commerce for all 64 teachers who were awarded grants this year for special learning units they plan to implement into their lesson plans.

Dr. Bruce Zutter, Venture/ Science Instructor at Ogletree Elementary, was the recipient of the 2015-2016 Carol Pittard Award of Excellence. Dr. Zutter's winning grant is titled "Treasures from Heaven: Engineering Aid Drop Packages."

Through this lesson plan Dr. Zutter will work with his students to design air-drop packages for disaster relief areas that can withstand the elements of weather and sustain enough damage to be not be compromised before reaching people in need.

"When disasters occur around the world packages are dropped that have supplies," Zutter said.

"The students will learn to make the packages drop without breaking the content and also making them visible and practical."

FACES (Foundation for Auburn's Continuing Enrichment in Schools) is the foundation organization partnering with Auburn City Schools to provide resources for innovative classroom opportunities for students. This year approximately $35,000 was awarded among the 64 teachers, which was raised from the proceeds of the Boda Getta BBQ competition that is hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and the Auburn Rotary Club.

Pictured, Dr. Bruce Zutter and Joel Pittard.

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Opelika HS Senior Signs Cheerleading Scholarship

Kumon Recognizes...

Lana, an 8th grade student at Drake Middle School, completed the Kumon Reading program in 19 months.

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Congratulations to OHS Senior Payton Powers on signing a cheerleading scholarship to Point University on April 18. Pictured front row (l-r): Brad Powers-father, Payton Powers, Deni Powers (mother). Second row: Dr. Farrell Seymore-OHS Principal, Ashely Pickers-OHS cheerleading coach, Jessica Powers-sister and Blakely Jenkins-niece, Lara Beth Griffin-Point University Cheerleading Coach, Brandy Edwards-OHS Head Cheerleading Coach, and Brian BlackmonOHS Athletic Director.

Daniel received the highest achievement of completing the college prep reading program as a 7th grader. Way to go!

Juhyun was presented with the G by 5 award for studying 2 years above grade level in reading. Awesome!

Auburn City Schools Win First Place in State Science Olympiad Competition

Auburn High School, Auburn Junior High School and Drake Middle School students participated in the state Science Olympiad competition. Auburn High School took home first place in the high school division. Auburn Junior High School’s team captured first place while Drake Middle School’s team came in second.

Auburn High and Auburn Junior High will advance to the National tournament. This year’s Science Olympiad National Tournament is being hosted May 19-21 by the University of Wisconsin-Stout (UWS).

Auburn City Schools Science Learning Community has been leading the way in Alabama and the nation. The Science Olympiad program at Auburn City Schools has been the top team for over 15 years. One of the nation’s most prestigious science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) competitions, Science Olympiad brings together 120 winning middle school and high school teams advancing from state-level competitions this spring. Rigorous hands-on, building and lab events led by experts from government agencies, top universities and Science Olympiad state chapters cover topics in physics, epidemiology, astronomy, chemistry, meteorology and engineering.

Auburn High School (left photo): Top Row: Will Stevens, Daniel Son, Daniel Jung, Charles Chen, Rahul Lall, Jini Park, Rei Zhang, Coach Mark T. Jones, Hayden Burch, and Andrew Wang.

Bottom Row: Coach Sarah Sharman, Coach Jacque Middleton, Hee Moon, Vani Mittal, Cammy Smith, Danielle Conover, Alexis Jones, Amy Oh, Parker Jones, Tatham Dees.

Auburn Junior High School (right photo): Top Row: Coach Jacque Middleton, Carolina Francis, Eric Wang, Steven Halpin.

Middle Row: Peter Abraham, Lisa Park, Joy Zou, Victor Sutton, Sejal Srivastava, Olivia Lee, Tatham Dees, Donghan Park, Eric Mao. Bottom Row: Nikitha Sridhar and Su Kim.

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Keeping Family Cellphones Secure A cellphone is an investment. In addition to the device itself, every family cellphone includes crucial information—contacts and messages, passwords and personal data, photos and videos.

Unfortunately, cellphones are also very vulnerable. They can be lost, stolen, hacked, dropped and infected with viruses. In a recent Verizon survey, over half of the respondents admitted losing or destroying at least one cellphone. A quarter had lost 2 or more phones, and 43% had sent the phone through the laundry.

People in the Verizon survey were over 18, so it’s easy to imagine that the figures would be even higher for adolescents. Your family may not be able to avoid every mishap, but you can minimize some of the heartbreak by teaching good cellphone habits as soon as kids get their first phone.

Use a password. A strong password will protect what’s on a phone if it gets stolen lost or “borrowed” by a mischievous friend.

Help your child think up something memorable that isn’t based on readily available information such as birthday, street address, initials, etc. If kids object to entering a password every time they want to text, set the delay feature so the password kicks in when the phone hasn’t been used for a certain number of minutes. As a bonus, a password gives everyone in the family just a second to think, “Do I really need to check my phone right now?”

Have a back-up plan. A phone is a data storage device, and data needs back-up. It doesn’t matter whether you store photos and contacts in the cloud or on your

own computer. Just be sure that back-up happens automatically.

Consider the find feature. Most phones have a find-my-phone option, and it can certainly be helpful if you need to locate a phone—or for that matter a child who’s carrying the phone. Just remember that this feature depends on location tracking. If you can find the phone—or the child—so can other people who know the number. Even if tracking isn’t enabled, you can still erase the data on a stolen phone, something that becomes more urgent if the phone is used for financial transactions. Sometimes this feature has to be enabled in advance. To find out how, search for “erase data” and the type of phone you want to protect.

Download apps from trusted sites.

Apps are part of what makes cellphones useful and fun. Apps can also introduce viruses and security problems. Establish a family policy about downloads. Young children should get permission before every download. Everyone should use reputable sites like Google Play and the App Store because they evaluate apps for safety and reliability before they make them available.

Stay up-to-date. Hackers are constantly trying to exploit vulnerabilities in cellphones. Fortunately, reputable phone companies and app makers try to plug security leaks as they discover them. It’s a cat and mouse game, and you don’t want to be the mouse. The only way to have the benefit of updates is to download them. Use the settings on the phone to be sure all family phones get updates automatically.

Install antivirus protection. Some antivirus protection is built into cellphones but parents may want to add an extra layer of protection. Apps like Lookout, Avast or TrustGo can scan a child’s phone for malicious programs and help you remove them safely.

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phones. Maybe that’s because the tiny screen makes it harder to recognize junk messages. Or maybe it’s because cellphone users get in the habit of clicking quickly on social media. Teach kids how to recognize phone spam—unsolicited messages that promise goodies. And remind them that they should never enter personal information into a form that pops up on the phone—no matter how tempting the offer seems to be.

Don’t give other people access.

Teach your child how to put a phone into guest mode. Deploy this feature if someone asks to borrow the phone. Then the guest won’t have access to messages, photos and other personal information.

Be suspicious of unknown callers.

Young phone users should have a list of approved contacts. Consider blocking everyone else. Older teens should know about the one-ring scam in which international crooks make the phone ring just once. If your child calls back out of curiosity, you get charged hot-line fees. The best way to prevent such problems is to block international calls unless there is a reason to receive them.

In addition to these technical tips, there are also some common sense ways to protect the family cellphones. A brightly colored case and a distinctive ring tone make it easier to find a missing phone. An inexpensive screen protector may keep a screen from shattering if a phone gets dropped—or thrown. A family charging station means that you’ll know where all phones are at least once a day. And a bowl of rice is a time-honored way to dry out a wet cellphone. (Better yet, save those little bags of dessicant so you can toss a few into a sandwich bag with a damp phone.)

Finally, befriend the folks who sold you the phone. They know the ins and outs of security and other special features. Dropping in for the occasional tutorial is one of the best ways to assure that your family’s cellphones—and the people who use them— are as safe as they can be.

Carolyn Jabs, M.A., has been writing the Growing Up Online column for ten year. She is also the author of Cooperative Wisdom: Bringing People Together When Things Fall Apart. Available at Amazon and Cooperative Wisdom.org. @ Copyright, 2016, Carolyn Jabs. All rights reserved

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A Page in a Book The Power of One Word Words have power. Some more that others. While ‘chair’, ‘green’ and ‘pencil’ are words that generate a narrower range of imagery among those who hear them, there are also words that call to mind special images and feelings for everyone who hears them. Single words like ‘Mom’, ‘home’ and ‘love’ are powerful and can mean something unique to each person. The following books are powered by a solo word title. And even though just a single word sets the stage, these titles make the one word speak volumes!

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So when Ben’s parents plan their vacation, they realize it will be best for all concerned to leave Buster with Grampa. This decision spurs Ben to begin writing down some helpful tips that will aid Grampa in the care and keeping of a dog like Buster. But as he writes, he thinks of more things Grampa needs to know and his initial note becomes an endless stream of pages (and later postcards) with helpful tips for Buster’s management. Delightfully illustrated by Latimer (and Ben) the epistolary style of this laugh-out-loud picture book will keep it in top rotation for young readers!

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by Steve Light (Candlewick Press) A grizzled sailor and his young companion with a peg leg are forlorn and shore-bound with an old ship that needs a massive overhaul to become seaworthy. As they wander along the quayside marketplace, a loose button sparks an idea in the enterprising boy. The two sailors begin to trade for the things they need to bring the ship back into shape. Their button is offered to a woman for two teacups and the first swap is made. Teacups are swapped for coils of rope and their journey of trade continues. Readers will begin to discern hints in the highly detailed illustrations that explain how each swap serves each trader’s needs. This early introduction to economics may spur some creative bargaining from kids who demand repeat reading of this book.

WHOOPS!

by Suzi Moore, Illustrated by Russell Ayto (Candlewick Press) The problem is simple enough. A cat, a dog and a mouse are not able to make their trademark sounds. In search of their “meow”, “woof” and “squeak” respectively, the three are advised by the owl to seek out a spell from the old lady in the tumbledown house. Hoping for the “spell to make them well”, the voiceless trio travel to the old lady for help. But her skills are a little rusty and the right spell might be harder to cast than anyone expects. Ayto’s spare line drawings enjoy powerful color treatment as the story progresses, and Moore’s on point rhyming text is punctuated with sound effects that the read-aloud set will enjoy sharing with the reading partner. As unintended consequences generate a fair number of “Whoops!”, the final result of the “spell to make them well” truly defines the title word.

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What do you think about using condominiums as investment properties instead of single-family homes?

A. I don’t really have a problem with condos as paid-for investments. I own a couple of them myself. When it comes to making this kind of investment for the first time, however, I would advise that you keep a few things in mind.

Based on equal price and equal neighborhood, the average single-family home will probably increase more in value over the years.

Now, a nice, well-placed condo will obviously go up in value faster than a traditional house in a lesser neighborhood. So speaking in an overall sense, they’re not bad investments if you do your homework.

You have to think about what you’re getting into and also take into consideration a number of variables. What are the HOA dues or condo fees going to be? Is the condo association being managed well? That and the neighborhood are the two biggest concerns I have when buying a condo. A lot of condo associations are very poorly managed. And if they don’t provide proper maintenance or keep a certain percentage of the complex owner-occupied versus rental, the condo association or complex can lose the

ability to get normal permanent financing. If they can’t get FHA, VA or conventional financing, the values are going to drop like a rock — because you’ve only got cash buyers and investment buyers at that point.

Research on these kinds of things doesn’t take an awful lot of work. Just call the management company, and the realtor who’s involved if it’s listed, and ask for the documentation. Most of the time this sort of stuff is public information, so it’s not hard to access. Some other questions you might ask are: What are the reserves for the roof? What are the reserves for paint and the parking lot? Are they collecting enough to pay their bills, and are they actually paying their bills?

Q. I’ve had a judgment filed against me for an old, unpaid medical bill. The original amount was $2,500, but now it has increased to $3,200. Can I negotiate this with the lawyer?

I’ve asked him for a detailed statement of the account several times, but all I’ve gotten is a payment booklet.

A. When it comes to paying off bills or debt, you should always pay what’s owed if you have

the money. There’s a moral, as well as legal, responsibility involved. That being said, if you don’t have $3,200, offer him whatever you’ve got — $2,000 or the original $2,500 as a settlement.

Make sure he understands that you’re not offering to pay the amount you have on the debt, but that it’s being offered as settlement in full if the debt is cleared.

The reason you haven’t gotten what you’ve asked for so far is you may have been talking to some low-level staffer or paralegal. If you have been talking directly to the lawyer, then he’s probably running a small debt collections or debt lawsuit machine. That means you’re just one of dozens of widgets coming down the line. To you, this is very personal. But to him, you’re just another account. You might have to do something to get his attention and wake him up.

If this is the case, he probably gets a piece of whatever he collects. So, if he gets a third of $2,000 or $2,500 it might make his house payment this month. You could also talk to the hospital administrator, too, and let them know you’ll bring a couple thousand down there today if they’ll accept it as payment in full. At this point, you’ve just got to do something to get off the conveyor belt!

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In a perfect world, as parents we would cope perfectly and confidently raise our kids to feel both competent and equipped to handle the highs and lows life brings. Since we all fall short, we need to be intentional in fostering resiliency so that our children may weather storms and face challenges with courage.

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Pediatrician Kenneth Ginsburg and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) joined forces with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to write a guide for parents and caregivers to help children better recognize their abilities and strengths. In A Parent’s Guide to Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Giving Your Child Roots and Wings (2011) Ginsburg summarizes what we know for sure about the development of resilience in kids and provides this overview of stress: * Children need to know that there is an adult in their life who believes in them and loves them unconditionally. * Kids will live “up” or “down” to our expectations. * We will always experience stress in our lives. * Stress is an important tool that can aid in our survival. * Our body’s reaction to stress is mediated through a complex interplay of sensory input—sights and sounds—as well as the brain and nervous system, hormones, and the body’s cells and organs. * Emotions play an important role in how we experience stress because the brain is the conductor of this system. The way we think about stress and what we choose to do about it can affect the impact of a stressful event.

The 7 C’s of Resilience Understanding that resilience is not a simple one-part entity, the 7 C’s of resiliency include: competence, confidence, connection, character, contribution, coping, and control. The following descriptions are followed by suggestions for strengthening resilience.

Competence: Competence is the ability to do something effectively or efficiently, and parents can encourage it. * Help children focus on individual strengths. * Focus any identified mistakes on specific incidents. * Empower kids to make decisions. * Be careful that the desire to protect your child doesn’t mistakenly send the message you don’t think they are competent to handle things. * Recognize the competencies of siblings individually and avoid comparisons.

Confidence: A child’s belief in his own abilities is derived from competence. * Focus on the best in each child so that they may see the best as well.

* Clearly express their best qualities, such as fairness, integrity, persistence, and kindness. * Recognize when they have done well. * Praise honestly about specific achievements, not global praise which lacks authenticity. * Don’t push your child to take on more than they can realistically handle.

Connection: Developing close ties to family and community creates a solid sense of security that helps lead to strong values and prevents alternative destructive paths to love and attention. * Build a sense of physical safety and emotional security within your home. * Allow the expression of all emotions so they will feel comfortable reaching out during difficult times. * Address conflict openly in the family to resolve problems. * Create a common area where the family can share time (not necessarily TV time). * Foster healthy relationships that reinforce positive messages.

Character: Children need to develop a solid set of morals and values to determine right from wrong and demonstrate a caring attitude toward others. * Demonstrate how behaviors affect others. * Help your child recognize himself or herself as a caring person. * Demonstrate the importance of community. * Encourage the development of spirituality. * Avoid racist, hateful statements, or stereotypes.

Contribution:

Children need to realize that the world is a better place because they are in it. Understanding the importance of personal contribution can serve as a source of purpose and motivation.

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* Communicate to children that many people in the world do not have what they need. * Stress the importance of serving others by modeling generosity. * Create opportunities for each child to contribute in some specific way.

Coping: Learning to cope effectively with stress will help your child be better prepared to overcome life’s challenges.

* Model positive coping strategies on a consistent basis. * Guide your child to develop positive and effective coping strategies. * Realize telling them to stop the negative behavior will not be effective. * Understand that many risky behaviors are attempts to alleviate stress and pain in kids’ daily lives. * Do not condemn your child for negative behaviors and potentially, increase their sense of shame.

Control: Children who realize that they can control the outcomes of their decisions are more likely to realize that they have the ability to bounce back. Your child’s understanding that he or she can make a difference further promotes competence and confidence. * Help your child understand life’s events are not purely random and that most things that happen are the result of another individual’s choices and actions. * Teach them that discipline is about teaching, not punishing or controlling; use discipline to help your child understand that his actions produce certain consequences. AOP Michele Ranard has a husband, two sons, and a master’s in counseling psychology.

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Arts/Crafts

12:30pm, Ages 5 and up, $115.

Beyond the Basics: June 6-8, June 27-29, 10:00am-2:00pm, Ages 7 and up, $155.

All Girls Camp: June 20-22, July 18-20, 10:00am-2:00pm, Ages 7 and up, $155.

Calendar Camp: June 13-16, July 25-28, 10:00am-1:30pm, Ages 5 and up, $155

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Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center - 501-2963 Kids Can Draw Basics- June 14-17, 2:30-4:00pm, Ages 8-12; Fee $45.

Kids Can Draw: Terrific Toons- June 20-24. 2:30-4:00pm, Ages 8-12; Fee $55.

Kids Can Draw: Even More Terrific Toons- June 27-July 1, 2:30-4:00pm, Ages 8-12; Fee $55.

Kids Can Draw: Basic Intermediate-July 5-8, 2:30-4:00pm, Ages 8-12; Fee $55.

Kids Can Draw: Chilling with ChibisJuly11-15, 2:30-4:00pm, Ages 8-12; Fee $55.

Kids Can Draw: Manga Monsters- July 18-22, 2:30-4:00pm, Ages 8-12; Fee $55.

Kids Can Draw: Cartoon Chibi Mashup- July 25-29 , 2:30-4:00pm, Ages 8-12; Fee $55.

Kids Can Draw: Kawaii Chibi Mashup- Aug 1-5, 2:30-4:00pm, Ages 8-12; Fee $55.

Creative Kids: June 20-24, 9:00-11:00am, Age 7-10; Fee $130 plus materials.

As You See It: May 23-27, 9:00am-12:00pm, Ages 10-14; Fee $150 plus materials.

Chinese Painting, Calligraphy, Origami, and Learn Chinese: June 6-10, 9:00am-12:00noon, Ages 10-14; Fee $150 plus materials.

Acrylic Painting: June 13-17, 9:00am-12:00pm, Ages 10-14; Fee $150 plus materials.

Kids Can Paint: Amazing Animals- June 14-16, 4:30-6:10pm, Ages 8-12; Fee $85.

Kids Can Paint: Lovely Landscapes- July 5-7, 4:106:10pm, Ages 8-12; Fee $85.

Kids Can Paint: Tremendous Tigers- Aug 2-4, 4:306:30pm, Ages 8-12; Fee $85.

Teens Can Draw: Basic Drawing- June 20-24, 4:306:00pm, Ages 11-18; Fee $55.

Teens Can Draw: Intermediate Drawing- June 27-July 1, 4:30-6:00pm, Ages 11-18; Fee $55.

Teens Can Draw: Realistic Animals- July 11-15, 4:306:00pm, Ages 11-18; Fee $55.

Teens Can Draw: Realistic People - July 18-22, 4:306:00pm, Ages 11-18; Fee $55.

Teens Can Draw: Realistic Animals/People II- July 2529, 4:30-6:00pm, Ages 11-18; Fee $55.

Ceramics Studio- Dean Rd. Rec. Center, 501-2944 Day in Clay: June 25, 1:00-4:00pm.

By the Book: Animal Antics- Wednesdays, July 6-20, 9:00-10:30am; Ages 4-6yrs. Fee $60 plus materials.

Fantasy in Clay- June 30-July 19, 1:00-2:30pm; Ages 7-12, $100 plus materials.

Help Bowl Over Hunger Session 1: June 15-29, 10:0011:30am; Ages 8-14, $65 plus materials.

Help Bowl Over Hunger Session 2: July 6-20, 2:003:30pm; Ages 8-14, $65 plus materials.

Wheel Thrown Pottery for the Young Potter: June 30-July 26, 9:00-11:00am; Ages 12-17, $120 plus materials.

Jule Collins Smith Museum Art Clubs (ad on page 22)

901 East University Drive, Auburn.

844-1484; www.jcsm.auburn.edu K-12 Art Clubs welcomes kindergarten through high school students. Activities are designed for younger students (K-2nd grade), middle students (3rd-6th grade) and older students (7th-12th grade). We invite parents to spend some time with our education specialist to learn techniques for making art part of your family Auburn Opelika Parents I June 2016

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fun. Materials, lesson plans, and ideas will be available at each event for parental consideration. Log onto website for club topics, descriptions and to register your child.

Opelika Parks and Recreation (ad on Inside Front Cover)

All classes, 705-5560 or for pottery classes, 705-5558 Summer Crafts- June 8, 3:00-4:30pm; Ages 4-7, $10.

I Love Art Camp- July 11-15. 9-10:15am; Ages 3-5, $50.

Art Studio- July 11-15. 10:30-11:45am; Ages 6-9, $50.

Art Camp- July 26-28. 8am-12pm; Ages 8-12, $25.

Cerami Kids I- June 6- Aug 4; Mondays, 3:30-4:30pm; Ages 6 & up, $30.

Cerami Kids II- June 6-Aug 4; Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30pm; Ages 6 & up, $30.

Cerami Kids III- June 6-Aug 4; Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm; Ages 6 & up, $30.

Cerami Kids IV- June 6-Aug 4; Thursdays, 3:30-4:30pm; Ages 6 & up, $30.

Ceramin Kids (Homeschoolers)- 1:00-2:00pm.

Ages 6 & up, $30.

Parent and Me Clay- Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00pm; Ages 9 and up. $60.

Kids Pottery- Mondays , Wednesdays, or Thursdays, 3:30-5:00pm; Ages 9 and up, $60.

Columbus Museum

1251 Wynnton Road, Columbus, Ga. 706-748-2562 www.columbusmuseum.com June 13-17: Art for Beginners. Ages 5-7yr s.

June 20-24: Sports and Art. Ages 8-10 yrs.

June 27-July1: Passionate about Painting. Ages 5-7yrs.

July 11-15: Art and Science. Ages 5-7yr s.

July 18-22: Art and Science. Ages 8-10 yrs.

July 25-29: Art and Nature. Ages 11-13yrs.

Second Saturday- May 14, June 11, July 9, and August 13 10am-12noon, Free.

Fantastic Fridays-June 10, June 17, June 24, July 8, July 15 and July 22. 10am.

Sew-thern Belles Sewing Studio

923-J Stage Road, Auburn. sewthernbelles@gmail. com; 229-869-6775 “Kids Can Sew” program for children 3rd grade and up.

We offer a structured, fun environment where children learn while having a blast! Spaces are limited.

Spirited Art Auburn

3051 Fredrick Road, Suite 8, Opelika. 363-5257; www.myspiritedart.com/auburn Decide where your young artist fits best and then choose your date for summer camps!

Fundamentals: May 30-June 2, July 11-14, 10:00am-

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118 North Ross Street, Auburn, 332-5275 www.michellemotleygiddens.com Summer Art Camps: Rising 1st-6th Graders, June-July, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm. $140/wk.

Students will experience a wide variety of mediums in fine art. Students will learn innovative art techniques that provides a thorough and comprehensive learning experience. Camps are grade specific and include independent work as well as hands on instruction. Artists covered include Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Georgia O’Keefe, Piet Mondrian, Wassily Kandinsky and many more! An art show will be held last day of camp.

Uptown Art Uncorked

2436 East University Drive, Auburn. 209-1188 www.uptownart.com Adult, family and kids classes offered. Classes include all supplies. Kid’s classes are for 5-12 year olds and classes up to 25 kids per session. Birthday, bridal, girls night out parties too. Calendar available on line for class and party registration.

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Pirates & Princesses Dance Theatre Camp- June 6-10, 9:00am-12:30pm. Ages 4-8. Learn dance skills, play theatre games, make themed craft and prepare for a small production on the final day.

Ballet Academy (ad on page 11)

Pridgen’s Five Points Plaza, 1703 Westend Court, Opelika. 334-737-5551, www.myballetacademy.net June 13-17: Ballet Wonderland- 2:00-5:00pm, ages 3-5. $125, $15 registration fee.

July 11-15: Young Dancer’s Summer Intensive- 9am12:30pm, Ages 9-11. $140, $15 registration fee.

July 11-15: Young Dancer’s Summer Intensive- 1:005:00pm, Ages 12-14, $160, $15 registration fee.

July 11-15: Master Class Series- Ages 15 and up.

Evening classes offering professional instruction in Ballet, Pointe, Variations, Pas de Deux, Contemporary, Jazz, Acro and Core, Details to be announced.

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SportsPlex, 1001 Andrews Road, Opelika. 705-5560 Baton Camp- July 16. 8:00-11:00am, Ages 5-12. $40.

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323 Airport Road, Auburn; 275-5013 www.variationsstudio.com Tutus & Tiaras- June 20-24 & July 11- 15 10:00 -11:00 and 12:00 - 1:00pm Ages 3-4yrs. Give your budding

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Twist & Shout- June 20- 24 & July 11-15. 11:00 12:00pm and 1:30 - 2:30 PM. Ages 5-6yrs. These camps are sure to have your dancers movin’ & groovin’ this summer and is designed to build basic jazz moves as well as ballet technique. Fee $50 per session.

Art in Motion- June 20 -24 2:30 -4:30pm .Ages 7-9yrs. This camp is designed for our maturing dancers providing training in classical ballet and jazz in a fun, upbeat class. Fee $100.

Summer Session Ages 9- 12yrs - May 31st - June13th 9:00AM-12:00pm. Ages 12-18yrs 1:00pm - 4:00pm.

This summer session provides a variety of classes that will aid in maintaining your technique and exploring new styles. 10 day pass for $250 and a five day pass for $150.

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225 Baker St. NW, Atlanta, Ga; (404) 581-4000 www.georgiaaquarium.org With more than eight million gallons of fresh and marine water and more aquatic life than found in any other aquarium, you are sure to see things you’ve never seen before! Admission rates start $18.95 (toddlers 2 and under Free); annual, premium, combo, and group rates available.

Callaway Gardens

Imagine It! Children’s Hands on Museum

Tiger Twirlers

Gayle Hammitt, 601-630-6994 Baton twirling lessons. Classes meet inside Max Fitness, Auburn.

US Hwy 18, Pine Mountain, Ga; 706-663-2281 1-800-Callaway; www.callawaygardens.com Summer hours- 9:00 am-6:00 pm daily. Callaway Gardens is a great location for family vacations in Georgia.

Your family will love hiking in our gardens, swimming in Robin Lake, exploring the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center,

275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW, Atlanta, Ga; 404-659-KIDS [5437] Atlanta’s only children’s museum, is the perfect place for children age eight and under and their families to learn and explore together in a safe and fun hands-on environment.

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New friends are now best friends. New experiences are now the best times ever. No wonder it’s so easy to tell others about it and include them in the fun.

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124 Shell Toomer Pkwy. Auburn; 887-5621 www.alapark.com/Chewacla/ 696 scenic acres are a delightful pause from nearby interstate traffic. Facilities include a 26-acre lake, swimming area, playgrounds, hiking trails, a modern campground, picnic areas with tables, grills and shelters, and newly renovated cabins. Weekdays: $2 for Adults; Weekends: $3 for Adults; Children 6 to 11 years of age and senior citizens: $1.

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Columbus State University Dance Conservatory

850 Stage Rd, Auburn; 887-7250; www.nixdancestudios.com Summer 6 week sessions begins June: VIP (Very Important Princess) Preschool class ages 3-4yrs, ballet, hip hop, turns & leaps, lyrical/contemporary, jazz, baton, and company auditions prep class.

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116 Columbus Parkway, Opelika; 705-0205 and Valley Sportsplex, Valley; (334) 705-0205 www.makeyourmovedance.com Summer Session I: June 8-26 and Summer Session II: July 6-24 Individual Class $15, Class Punch Card $130, Unlimited Class $325. Classes include: Acrom, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Strength and Conditioning, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Ballet, Lyrical, Stretch/Leaps/ Turns, Tap, and more!

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Lake Lanier Islands-Chattahoochee Rapids Beach & WaterPark

7000 Holiday Road, Lake Lanier Islands, Ga; 1-800-840-LAKE; www.lakelanierislands.com With more than a dozen exciting rides and attractions, Chattahoochee Rapids Beach & WaterPark at Lake Lanier Islands Resort offers summer fun for the entire family. The Beach & WaterPark is a multi attraction interactive family environment that offers endless fun while getting drenched. Come experience Wild Waves, Georgia’s largest wave pool, or take a ride down one of our many waterslides. The Kiddie Lagoon and Wiggle Waves are perfect for pint-sized guests and relaxing is easy on our half-mile of sandy white beach!

LegoLand Discovery Center

3500 Peachtree Rd. Suite G-1, Atlanta, Ga; 404-848-9252; www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com Explore our indoor attractions! 15 rides and attractions including LEGO® rides, soft play area, 4D cinema, MINILAND, guided tours, DUPLO® Village, LEGO® Friends Olivia’s House, LEGO® Ninjago Laser Maze and more, all ideal for children aged 3-10 years.

Tickets $15-$19, children 2 years and under free.

Hours: Sunday-Friday, 10:00am-7:00pm and Saturday, 10:00am-9:00pm.

McWane Science Center

200 19th Street North, Birmingham; (205) 714-8300 www.mcwane.org Rates range $9.00-$17.00; Children under 2 Free; Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am6:00 pm, Sunday 12:00-6:00 pm.

June 3-August 9- Summer Camps- half and full day camps available.

Port Columbus- National Civil War Naval Museum

1002 Victory Drive, Columbus, Ga; 706-327-9798 www.portcolumbus.org Rates $5.00-$6.50; Sunday-Saturday 9:00 am -5:00 pm. Guided tours, self-guided tours, and group tours available.

Stone Mountain

U.S. Highway 78 East, Exit 8, Stone Mountain, Ga; 1- 800-401-2407; www.stonemountainpark.com Park admission- $22.00- $28.00; Toddlers 2 and under Free, Discounts and annual passes available Lots of fun and activities including the Geyser Towers, Sky Hike, laser shows, hiking, musical entertainment, kids’ foam pit, Summit Skyride, Great Locomotive Chase Adventure Golf, the Antebellum Plantation and Great Barn.

June 11-July 31- Summer at the Rock May 27-30- Memorial Day Weekend June 11-12- Atlanta Food Truck and Music Festival June 19-Father’s Day Car Show July 1-4- Fantastic Fourth Celebration Sept 3-5- Labor Day Weekend

Windcreek State Park

4325 Alabama Highway 128, Alexander City, AL 256-329-0845; www.alapark.com/WindCreek/ This park spans 1,445 acres along the shores of scenic Lake Martin, that is a 41,000-acre clear-water reservoir perfect for fishing, swimming and boating. Park facilities include the largest state-operated campground in the United States with 626 sites.

Education/Tutoring Kumon

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of learning. With the school year fresh in your child’s mind, summer is the perfect time to join Kumon. The Kumon Method lets children learn at their own pace, so they can grasp any concept regardless of age or grade level. Here, your child will gain confidence that will last a lifetime. Now’s the time for Kumon. Schedule a free placement test today!

new to the Auburn/Opelika area. You and a small group up to 8 people will be immersed in a room with a specific theme and problem. You must work together as a team to solve puzzles, uncover clues and unlock locks in order to solve the problem or “escape the room.” But your team must work quickly because you only have 60 minutes. Can you escape?

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5040 Haley Center, Auburn University, 844-6934 Twelve 45-minute tutorial sessions; accommodates kindergartners, first grades, and some second graders: June 4-July 14. Tuesday-Thursday program works with struggling readers in grades 3-6: June 4-July 14. Most sessions will be scheduled between 8:00 and 8:45 AM. Tutors will contact parents at the beginning of June to confirm specific lesson times. For an application form, contact Dr. Bruce Murray.

Science Matters

College of Science and Math, Auburn Campus.

844-5769. www.auburn.edu/cosam/outreach 6 Week Long Sessions: June 6-10; June 13-17; June 20-24; June 27-July 1; July 18-22, July 25-29. A summer enrichment program for rising 1st-6th graders offering youngsters a supercharged science experience. The program allows participants to explore the world of science through real experiments, technology and art projects, and hands-on, make-n-take activities.

During the week, kids design and build, dabble in the art of chemistry, become a flight specialist, see amazing critters, and more! Day and Extended day hours available.

Summer Educational Enrichment

Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, Auburn.

334-826-0454 This FREE 6-week program targets kids ages 4-10 (Grades K-5) with a focus on reading, math and writing in preparation for the upcoming school term. Patricia Frazier, director of Christian Education, for more information. patriciafrazier40@yahoo.com

Family Fun Rockin Jump (ad on page 19)

5544 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery. 334-239-2587 www.montgomery.rockinjump.com Our Parties Are Rockin! Rockin Jump is a place where you can soar in open jump arenas, dive into pools of soft foam cubes, play trampoline dodgeball, do flips and somersaults. Areas for play include Open Jump Arena, Dodgeball Arena, Stunt Bag Arena, Slam Dunk Zone, X-Beam, and Vertigo Climbing Tower. We also wanted a new alternative for birthday parties and family gatherings, where quality food and private party rooms were guaranteed, and our kids could safely play while we socialized with other parents.

AMF Bowling

719 Opelika Hwy. Auburn. 887-6573 ; www.amf.com/ auburnlanesal Free bowling for kids all summer long! Kids registered in the Summer Unplugged program can bowl two games per day, every day, all summer long! (Shoe rental not included.) www.freebowling.amf.com

Auburn Escape Zones

1234 Commerce Drive, Auburn. 205-410-8141 www.auburnescapezones.com Escape rooms are a fun, interactive game experience

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Kids’ Summer Movie Series: Tuesday/Wednesday and Wednesday/Thursday, 10:00am, throughout the summer. $4.00 admission for all includes kids snack tray.

Summer Movie Releases: May 6- Captain America: Civil War, May 20- Angry Birds, May 27- Alice Behind the Looking Glass, May 27- X-Men Apocalypse, June 3- Ninja Turtles 2, June 17- Finding Dory, July 1- The BFG, July 1- The Legend of Tarzan, July 8- Pets, July 15- Ghostbusters, July 22- Ice Age: Collision Course, July 22- Star Trek: Beyond, Aug 12- Pete’s Dragaon, Aug 19- Kubo.

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Kreher Preserve and Nature Center

2222 N. College Street (Hwy 147) near Hwy 280 and the AU Fisheries. preserve@auburn.edu; 844-8091 May 12 & 13- 3rd Annual S’more Fun With Mom! 6:008:30pm. $20 couple/ $5 each child.

May 9- Nature’s Explorers Spring Session May 10- Family Discovery Hike/ Native Americans June 4- Science on Saturdays: Bogs.

Summer Ecology Camps: Ages 1-6 graders; 8:00am12noon. Membership is required for camp registration.

May 31-June 3: Summer Ecology Camp-Camp Discovery: Water Wonders!

June 6-10: Summer Ecology Camp: Young Naturalist I June 13-17: Summer Ecology Camp: Hunger Games June 20-24: Summer Ecology Camp: Young Naturalist II June 27- 30:Summer Ecology Camp: Explorers July 12- Family Discovery Hike/Butterflies July 12- Summer Forest Friends July 19- Summer Forest Friends July 26- Summer Forest Friends July 23- Science on Saturdays/ Butterflies Aug 9- Family Discovery Hike/ Carnivorous Plants

Montgomery Zoo and Mann Museum

2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery; 334-240-4900 www.montgomeryzoo.com 9:00 am -5:00 pm. Tickets range $7.00 -$14.00; toddlers 2 years and under- Free; Senior citizens, military and group discounts.

May 8- Mother’s Day Zoo Camp: June 6-10, June 13-17, June 20-24, June 27-July 1, July 11-15, July 18-22, and July 25-29.

June 19- Father’s Day July 16- Animal Enrichment

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3768 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika (Midway Plaza) 749-4040; www.sportsacademyauburn.com Auburn/Opelika’s premiere indoor sports training and conditioning facility! We cater to athletes of all sports, skill levels and all ages! Party space available; teams welcome.

The Skate Center

1221 Commerce Drive, Auburn; 821-1128 Tuesday-Thursday 6:30 – 9:00 pm; Friday 6:30-10:00 pm; Saturday 12:00-4:00 pm and 6:30-10:00 pm; Sunday 2:00-5:00 pm and 7:30-10:30pm. Prices range from $4.00-$6.00 includes skate rentals. Birthday Parties, Church Parties and Civic Groups, Parties, School Fundraisers, Sorority/Fraternity Socials

Wild Animal Safari

1300 Oak Grove Road, Pine Mountain, GA. 706-663-8744; www.animalsafari.com Sunday-Saturday 10:00 am -7:30 pm all summer You can drive your own vehicle (or take the complimentary bus tour- seasonal) thru our Drive-Thru safari and get to experience hand feeding the animals. On the safari the exotic animals will literally come up to your car and eat right out of the palm of your hand. You also get to enjoy our walk-about section (both parts included in your ticket price), here you will find some of our other animals in pens for you to see. Scattered through our entire park we have approx. 650 animals.

Unique Activities Opelika Parks and Recreation (ad on Inside Front Cover)

A Day in the Life of Police Academy- June 13. 9:3011:30am. Ages 6-11 yrs. Fee: $10. Spend the morning with members of the Opelika Police Dept. Great opportunity to go behind the scenes. Snack included.

A Day in the Life of Firefighters Academy- June 14.

8:30am-2:00pm. Ages 6-12yrs. Fee: $10. Report to the Denson Drive Rec Center-transportation provided to Opelika Fire Dept. training center. Experience first hand what it takes to be a firefighter. Explore the trucks, try on the uniform and hold the hoses! Prepare to ‘get wet’.

Lunch and T-shirt included.

A Day in the Life of Power Service Academy- June 15- 9:00am-12:00noon; Ages 6-11yrs. Fee: $10. Have you been in a bucket truck or climbed a Light & Power Pole? Join members of the Light & Power Department as they demonstrate their skills and invite participants to have ‘hands on’ fun in this morning academy! Snack included.

Adventure Day- July 27. 1:00-4:00pm. Ages 5-12yrs.

Fee: $10. Fun activities! You are invited to go on an adventure of food & fun.

Back to School Bash- July 29. 10:00am-1:00pm. All Ages, Free.

Back to School Ice Cream Social- July 22. 1:002:00pm. Ages 5-12, Fee $5.

Boys Night Out- June 24. 6:00-9:00pm. Ages 7-12.

Fee $20. Come hangout with the guys. Enjoy food, a movie, basketball and a video games.

Covington Movie Club- June 9, June 23, July 7, and July 21. 3:30-5:00pm. Ages 6-12. Fee $3 per movie.

Hot summer day with nothing to do? Come in and enjoy a movie and popcorn!

Girls Night Out- June 10. 6:00-9:00pm. Ages 6-12. Fee $20. Come enjoy food, a movie, jewelry making and makeovers. Don’t forget to wear your pj’s.

Goofy Games- July 14. 3:00-4:00pm. Ages 6-12yrs.

Fee: $10. Enjoy relays, group games, board games & computerized games.

Green Thumb Gardening- June 22. 3:00-4:00pm. Ages 5-12. Fee $12. Get ready to bring a new life into this world..plant life that is! Come ready to decorate a pot to plant your new flower in!

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Junior Bakers- July 12. 3:00-4:30pm. Ages 9-12. Fee $15. Junior bakers will experience baking dishes with a surprise baker! Class max: 6 Kids in the Kitchen- June 7. 3:00-4:00pm. Ages 4-7.

Fee $15. Hands on fun making delicious and childproof foods!

Lion Tamers -June 4. 10:00am-1:00pm. All ages. Free to public! Games, prizes, food, fun and Free Swim!

Messy Madness- July 6, 3:00-4:00pm. All Ages. Fee: $10. “Messy Projects and Slimy Creations”. Wear old clothing.

Pizza Pizzazz – July 5, 3:00-4:00pm. Ages 6-11. Fee: $10. Learn to create various pizzas using bagels, French bread, English Muffins.

Wacky Water Games- July 19. 3:00-4:00pm. Age 6-10.

Fee: $10. Have fun with bubbles, balloons and water.

Ages 7-18, $110/$120.

Kids Camp- June 28-30, 9-11am, Ages 3-6. $65/$75.

Regular Monday- Thursday classes offered throughout the summer! Mom and Tot, Preschool, Youth, Level 1-3, Advanced Tumbling and Cheer Classes.

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H & G Horse Quarters

Denson Road Recreation Center. 1102 Denson Drive.

Ben White, 705-5547 or bwhite@ci.opelika.al.us Parent and Me Tumbling- June 6-Aug 4, 10:00am or 6:00pm. Ages 2-3 years with parent participation. $45.

Tumble Tots- June 6-Aug 4, 10:30am or 6:00pm. Ages 4 years. $45.

Level I Tumbling- Level III Tumbling.

Cheer Prep Tumbling- June 6-Aug 4.

Cheer Camp- June 13-14. 1:00-3:00pm. Ages 3-12. $25 fee.

943 Lee Road 57, Auburn; 887-0026 www.hghorsequarters.com An equestrian center located in Auburn offering lessons, boarding, showing, and camp sessions.

Joey Camps: June 6-10, June 20-24, July 11-15, and July 25-29.

Joey Camp is for beginner riders ages 5-8. There is no riding experience necessary, only a love for horses and the sport. Camp will run MondayFriday from 8 AM to 1 PM each day. Students will learn safety, grooming, tacking up, and mounting. As the week progresses, students will learn to walk/trot and balance their horses/ponies. We offer fun, informative, hands-on activities following riding each day, with materials designed to be age and skill appropriate. $350 per session.

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Co. Athletics & Wellness

1004 Opelika Rd. Auburn, 334.649.3306 www.athleticsandwellness.co Camp Co.urage: June 6-30 and July5-28.

June 6-9: Ocean/Gardening. Includes bounce houses, gardening, star fish craft.

June 13-16: Space Week. Includes laser tag, rocket ships and galaxy jars.

June 20-23: Art Camp with Lyntha Edwards. Includes art show, professional art class, and art education.

June 27-30: Stars & Stripes with O-Town Ice Cream.

Includes firework art, sun catchers and patriotic lanterns.

July 5-8: Around the World. Includes henna hands, Masai neck wear and Chinese fans.

July 11-14: Inflatable Week. Bounce houses, inflatable golf and obstacle course.

July 18-20: Rain Forest/Wild Life. Includes snake craft, bird feeders and woven craft butterflies.

July 25-28: Laser Tag/Glow Party. Includes lava lamps and fairy light jars.

Regular Tumbling Class: Being June 6; Monday and Wednesday, 3:30-4:30pm or 4:40-5:30pm. #Au.Some (children with Autism): Monday and Wednesday, 2:30-3:30pm. Begins June 6. #Au.Some Adults ( Adults with Autism): Tuesday and Thursday, 2:30-3:30pm. Beginning June 7.

Upward Tumbling ( Athletes with Downs Syndrome): Tuesday and/or Thursday, 5-5:30pm or 5:30-6pm.

One Child: $40 per/day, $120 per/ week, $220/ 2 weeks, $400/ Month; Two Children (15%off regular price): $34 per child a day, $204 per/week, $374 / 2 weeks, $680 / Month; Three Children (20%off regular price): $32 per child a day, $288 per/week, $540 / 2 weeks, $960 / Month; 4 children and above 25% off regular price times the number of children.

8:15am-8:25am drop off, 8:30am-2pm-15 children per grades (k- 6th or 7th), 8:30-9:50am Activity, 10am Snack, 10:30-11:50 Activity, 12:00 Lunch, 12:30-2:00 Activities

Premier Spirit Academy

923-B Stage Road, Auburn; 821-7300 www.premierspiritacademy.com Tumbling Camp- June 20-23, 8:00-11:00am, Auburn Opelika Parents I June 2016

Tiger Tracks Cheer Camp

Tiger Tracks Cheer Camp-June 6-9, 9:00am-1:00pm, Ages preschool-6th grade. Located at Premier Spirit Academy. Register online: www.tigertrackscheer.com

Xtreme Athletics

3732 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika. 334-759-7030. www.xtremeathleticsauburn.com Competitive cheer and gymnastics, camps and kids night out programs.

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Local Camps Auburn First Baptist Child Development Center (ad on page 36)

128 East Glenn Ave, Auburn. Milissa Clowers, Director or Kristina Hickman, Office Assistant, 334.821.8125, afbcdc@gmail.com Summer Camp is a Field-Trip based Program; All summer, 7:00am to 5:30pm Monday - Friday. DropIns Welcome (space permitting). Summer Camp Enrollment is currently taking place for Kindergartencompletion of 5th grade (child must have completed Kindergarten). The Child Development Center is a ministry of Auburn First Baptist Church in which we provide safe, loving, quality care for children in a Christian environment. We strive to provide the best in early education by providing hands-on learning so that each child may develop to his or her highest potential cognitively, physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually.

Auburn Parks and Recreation (ads on pages 12, 18, 37)

Melissa Weldon, 501-2946 Camp Kaleidoscope- Auburn Jr. High School. Session

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A: June 6-10; Session B: June 13-17; Session C: June 20-24; Session D: July 11-15; Session E: July 18-22; Session F: July 25-29; 8:00am-5:00 pm. Each week of camp will be filled with games, activities, special guests, and field trips. 6-12 years; $130 per week, $100 per week for each additional sibling and $680 for the entire summer.

Junior Camp Counselor Program- June 6-July 29, Ages: 13-17 years; The Counselor position is a volunteer position that teaches teens responsibility and allows them to mentor younger campers at Camp Kaleidoscope. This is a great opportunity for teens to learn invaluable skills necessary for their first “real” job and provides a great atmosphere to socialize with other junior camp counselors in a fun and exciting setting.

Also, this is a chance for teens to earn community service credit hours and give back to their community.

The deadline for participants to register is May 15.

Small Fry Camp- Frank Brown Recreation Center; Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: June 1-August 31.

Ages: 3-5 (child must be 3 years by the first class); 8:00-11:00am. Preschoolers will enjoy hands-on activities, music in song and dance, and many other age-related activities. Fieldtrips may be offered. Child must be toilet trained to participate.

Abilities Unlimited CampJuly 11-29, 8:30am3:00pm. Located at School of Kinesiology at AU. For children/youth with developmental disabilities ages 5-12.

Dr. Melissa Pangelinan, mgp0020@auburn.edu Summer Therapeutic Day Camp- Alison Hall, 501-2930, ahall@ auburnalabama.org, 7 week summer day camp designed for young adults with various disabilities.

Program includes lifeskills training such as handling money, team work, social skills, square dancing, swimming, and other physical recreation activities. The campers also participate in field trips.

Entomology Camp- May 31-June 3, June 20-24, and July 11-15. 8:00am-12:00pm; Ages 9-18, $80.

Unicycle Summer Camp- June 13-17, 8:00-11:00am; $15.0.

Circus Arts Camp- June 13-17, 1:00-4:00pm; $150 WAMM Writing, Math and More!- June 6-17 and July 7-22, 9:00am-12:30pm; Ages 8-12.

Bonnie’s Kids Childcare Center (ad on page 35)

2314 Enterprise Drive; Opelika. 745-6248 www.bonnieskidschildcare.com When your schedule says, “You can’t be there”, place your kids in Bonnie’s Care. Bonnie’s Kids Child Care can lovingly step in when your busy schedule takes you away from your young, preschool children, when you naturally want them cared for and watched over with the same love, attention, protection and nurturing that you would provide yourself. Serving the Opelika region for over 25 years, Bonnie’s Kids Child Care has been helping working families with attentive, conscientious and supportive child care in times of need, providing young children with guidance, confidence, nutrition, emotional and physical exercising and support, and honest to goodness love. Summer camp includes 3 field trips per week for school age children including swimming, bowling, area parks, movie theater, Auburn University, Callaway Gardens and more! Also offering Premier Spirit Academy tumbling, dance, music, computer and more!

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644 North Dean Road, Auburn. 334-501-2044 www.growingroomusa.com.

Kicks off May 23, 2016. Our Summer Camp includes exciting events and activities for every age group, from Infants to our School Agers. This year our Summer Camp is all about the Jungle! Each week our campers will participate in unique crafts and special events with themes related to different jungle experiences. Our 3 & 4 year olds will enjoy bi-weekly field trips, while our School Age kids will enjoy fun & exciting field trips every week! Our summer curriculum continues to include educational concepts such as literacy, math, science, and character education. Children enjoy warm nutritious meals and the safest play possible on our state of the art playground. Give your child the best summer ever at the Growing Room. We’re open Monday-Friday, 6:30am-6:30pm. Come by today for a tour at 644 North Dean Road, Auburn, Al. Summer Camp registration opens to new enrollments on April 4, 2016.

Opelika Parks and Recreation (ad on Inside Front Cover)

Covington Day Camp- June 6-12, June 15-July 1, July 5-15, and July 18-29. Monday-Friday, 8:00am-3:00pm.

Ages Kindergarten-7th graders. This camp will have a wide variety of sport activities, swimming, and weekly field trips both in and out of town. Cook outs and a staff-camper water day featuring a 30 ft. water slide highlights an active summer planned with your child in mind. On rainy days your camper will have a variety of activities inside the gym and game room. Camp

includes snack, daily swimming and a t-shirt.

PlexCamp- June 6-17, June 20-July 1, July 5-15, and July 18-29. Monday-Friday, 8:00am-3:00pm. Ages 1st5th grade (completed). This camp will include a wide variety of activities including arts & crafts, swimming, field trips, water day, wacky day, color day and sports.

Many activities will have special emphasis on nature and science.

Plex Kids Camp- June 6- July 29. 3:00-5:30pm. weekly sessions. Ages 1st-5th grade (completed). After a full day of camp, kids will have a snack, some down time and enjoy the activities the Sportsplex has to offer.

Covington Kids Camp- June 6-July 29. 3:00-5:30pm.

Ages K-Rising 7th grade.

Active8- Columbus State University, Continuing Education Summer Camps

www.activ8er.com; 706-507-8070.

Genius at Play! 10 weeks of active summer fun! Half day and full day options, before and after care available, new camps to choose from every week. Camps begin June-Aug.

Auburn Summer Youth Programs at Auburn University www.auburn.edu/summercamps Outreach Program Office, 844-5100 21st Century- June 5-10.

Architecture Camp- 2 Sessions: June 19-24 & July 10-15.

AU Brain Camp- July 24-29.

Art Studio Intensive- June 19-24.

Aviation Camp- June 5-10 & July 10-15.

Chef Tech Academy- May-Aug Creative Writing- July 17-22.

Cyber Security Engineering Camp- July 17-22.

Dance Intensive- July 27-July1 Design Camp- 2 Sessions: June 19-24 & July 5-10.

Engineering TIGERS Camp- Senior camp: June.l Fisheries Camp- June 19-24.

Food Science Camp – July24-29.

Forestry Camp- June 26-July 1.

Loachapoka Explore Auburn Days Camp- June 5-10 Multicultural Camp- June 20-24 & June 27- July1.

Musical Theatre Camp- June 26- July 1 Nursing and Healthcare Camp- July 24-29 Photography Camp- July 24-29.

Project Design Camp- July 12-17.

Real Cents, Real Change-June 19-24 Robotics & Game Development- June 13-16.

Sports Science Camp- June 5-10.

Summer Acceleration Camp-June 6-17.

Summer English Camp- June 6-July 1.

Veterinarian Camp-Senior Camp- June 12-17.

World Affairs Youth Seminar- July 10-15.

Milestones Learning Center

1811 East Glenn Ave. Auburn. 887-4391 www.milestoneslc.com Summer camp- June-Aug; different theme each week: summer fun, summer safety, under the sea, vacations, America the beautiful, creepy crawlers, wild west, summer sports, let’s go fishing, and much more!

P.E.E.P.S. (Poultry and Egg Experiences for Prospective Students)

Poultry Science Building, AU Campus. Amanda Martin - 844-2881; amartin@auburn.edu Camp is designed to educate students in the areas of agriculture, food, science and poultry.

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Music Auburn Parks and Recreation (ads on pages 12, 18, 37)

Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. 501-2963 Musical Theatre Camp I- June 13-17, 1:00-3:00pm and 3:15-5:15pm, Ages 5-7 yrs; $150.

Musical Theatre Camp II- June 13-17, 9:00am12:00pm. Ages 8-11yrs; $150.

Musical Theatre Camp III- June 13-17, 1:00-4:00pm.

Ages 12-18; $150.

Lights! Camera! Action! Movie Making Camp- June 6-10, 1:00-4:00pm. Ages 8-12; $150.

Summer Intensive- June 20-24, June 25-29, 1:004:00pm. Ages 5-18yrs; $150.

Mommy and Me Music and Art- May 24-26, May 31-June 2, Ages 2-3: 9:00-10:00am OR Ages 4-5: 10:30-11:30am. Fee $60.

Joy’s Music Studio- June 6-July 25, 4:00-5:00pm; Ages 5 and up. $75.

Rhythm Guitaring Lessons- June 3-Aug 27, 9:3010:15am; Ages 8-17, $35.

Clarinet Ensemble- June 4-Aug 31, 10:30-11:30AM; Ages 8-17, $35.

Auburn Guitar Shoppe

758 East Glenn Ave. Auburn. www.auburnguitar.com; 821-6818

Auburn University Band Camp

www.band.auburn.edu June 10-12, June 12-15, June 15-18, June 22-24.

Spicer’s Music

2140 E. University Drive, Auburn. 329-7529 www.spicersmusic.com Garage Band Camps: June 6-10 and June 13-17, morning and afternoon sessions.

Attention aspiring musicians, ages 8 - 18! If you love music, and want to play in a rock band, this camp is for you! At Spicer’s Garage Band Camp, you will have a blast as you jam daily with your bandmates. You will receive individualized instruction on your instrument, work with other musicians to choose a band name and

logo, write your own song, and learn several current songs. After a fun-filled week of jamming, you and your band will perform on stage with professional lights and sound equipment in front of family and friends.

Camp Kazoo: June 20-23 and June 27-30, 9:0010:30am. This fun-filled, positive camp introduces children ages 3 to 7 to the wonderful world of music.

Camp Kazoo campers will beat on drums, shake tambourines, tap the keys, strum guitars, sing and of course toot KAZOOS! They will experience various musical genres (think reggae, bluegrass, rock’n roll) and learn about melody and rhythm. This hands-on camp provides a foundation for a lifelong love of music, and may lead to discovering a passion for a specific instrument (or two). Children will gain an appreciation for the many ways music enriches our lives.

Also offering lessons on an incredible variety of instruments, including but not limited to: guitar, bass guitar, upright bass, keyboard/piano, voice, harp, drums, ukulele, banjo, fiddle, violin, cello, harmonica, tin whistle, oboe, didgeridoo, mandolin, dulcimer, clarinet, saxophone, flute, trumpet, and french horn.

Summer Showoffs

www.summershowoffs.com; June 2-July 1 and July 11-15: Auburn High School, Auburn. Now Showing! Summer Showoffs is a music day camp for ages 1st-12th graders that uses music and performance to build confidence and character. We help students develop their talents on stage! Everyone gets a solo! $260 per camp.

Sports/Fitness Auburn Parks and Recreation (ads on pages 12, 18, 37)

Sports Camp- June 6-24, July 18-22, 9:00am12:00noon; Ages 9-12years, $50. Campers will have the opportunity to participate in a different sport each day. Sports include baseball, soccer, tennis, track, basketball. Camp will be at a different location each day.

Frank Singleton Basketball Camp- June 15-16, 8:00am-12:00pm; Ages 7-12, Fee $30.

ASA Thunder Tykes Camp- June 21-23 and

July 26-28, 5:00-6:30pm; Age s 4-5.

ASA Rising Tiger Soccer Camp- May 31-June 3 and July 11-14; Ages 6-8.

ASA Junior Soccer Camp- May 31-June 3 and July 11-14; Ages 9-13.

ASA Goalkeeper Soccer Camp- August 1-4; Ages 10-18.

ASA Advanced Soccer Camp- August 1-4; Ages 10-18.

ASA Fitness & Skills Camp- June 20-23 and July 25-28; Ages 10-18.

Tennis Camps- June 6-9, June 28-30, July 18-21, July 25-28, and Aug 1-5.

X-Bar for Youth-June 6-July 18, July 25-Aug 29, 5:15-5:45pm. Ages 7-15.

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Covington Day Camp- June 6-12, June 15-July 1, July 5-15, and July 18-29. Monday-Friday, 8:00am-3:00pm.

Ages Kindergarten-7th graders. This camp will have a wide variety of sport activities, swimming, and weekly field trips both in and out of town. Cook outs and a staff-camper water day featuring a 30 ft. water slide highlights an active summer planned with your child in mind. On rainy days your camper will have a variety of activities inside the gym and game room. Camp includes snack, daily swimming and a t-shirt.

PlexCamp- June 6-17, June 20-July 1, July 5-15, and July 18-29. Monday-Friday, 8:00am-3:00pm. Ages 1st5th grade (completed). This camp will include a wide variety of activities including arts & crafts, swimming, field trips, water day, wacky day, color day and sports.

Many activities will have special emphasis on nature and science.

Plex Kids Camp- June 6- July 29. 3:00-5:30pm. weekly sessions. Ages 1st-5th grade (completed). After a full day of camp, kids will have a snack, some down time and enjoy the activities the Sportsplex has to offer.

Covington Kids Camp- June 6-July 29. 3:00-5:30pm.

Ages K-Rising 7th grade.

1001 Andrews Road, Opelika; 705-5560.

August 6- SportsPlex Tri for Kids: Register now!

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Basketball Camp- June 16-17. 9:00am-12:00pm.

Ages 6-8, 9-10, and 11-12. $25 .

Bull Pups Football- Saturdays Aug-Oct. 8:00-11:00am.

Ages 6-7, $45.

Bull Dogs Youth Football- Saturdays Aug-Oct. 8:00-11:00am. Ages 8-9. $45.

Midget League Football- Mon/Tues/Thurs Aug- Oct. 5:00-8:-00pm, Ages 10-12, $45.

Mini Tennis Clinic-June 16/18 and July 14/16, 3:004:00pm, Ages 6-12.

Wrestling Camp- June 7-8, 4-6pm, Ages 5-12, $20.

11th Annual Back to the Dawghouse Camp-TBD T-Ball- Begins June 6. . Ages 4-6. $40.

Karate- April 4-June 25. Tues/Thurs, 5:30-6:30pm. $75.

Robert Trent Jones Grand National Golf Clinics (ad on page 11)

3000 Robert Trent Jones Trail, Opelika. 749-9042, www.Rtjgolf.com 3 Sessions: June 6-9, June 20-23 and July 25-28. Take your swing to the next level! Grand National is offering golf clinics this summer for junior golfers, ages 7-17, taught by PGA Certified pros. $100 per session; 8:3011:30 a.m. Lunch and a free Par 3 round are included each day.

Auburn Thunder

www.auburnthundersoccer.com; 256-655-4448 Auburn Thunder (part of the Auburn Soccer Association) is an elite soccer club for boys and girls ages 9-18.

Auburn University Soccer Camps

844-9637; www.auburnsoccercamp.com June 10-12- Elite Camp, Girls only, 9th-12th graders, $400 July 15-17- Elite Camp II, Girls only, 9th-12th graders, $400 June 12-15- Residential Camp I, Girls only, ages 9-16yrs, $350-$475 July 17-20- Residential Camp II, Boys & Girls, ages 9-16yrs, $350-$475 July 11-14- Day Camp, Boys & Girls, 6-12yrs, $130

Auburn University Sports Camps

Baseball Academy- sctt@throw90.com Basketball- mbabul@auburn.edu Brett Hawke Swim- www.auburnswimcamps.com Equestrian- carolyn031@centurytel.net Football- wbolt@auburn.edu Gymnastics- kurth@auburn.edu Soccer- khoppa@auburn.edu Tigers Golf- www.auburntigers.com Tiger Softball- deeseti@auburn.edu Tennis- www.gteamtennis.com Volleyball- cwc0004@auburn.edu

Healthplus

1171 Gatewood Drive, Auburn; 887-5666 www.healthplusfitness.com Youth Swim for Fitness- This is a chance for kids to learn a lifetime fitness activity. Our hour-long workout will improve endurance; perfect technique and help children learn advanced swimming skills. Children must have completed Snappers Level 3 or be at least 8 years old to participate.

Fitness Fun Camp- May 24-August 5; Monday-Friday 8:00 am- 12:00pm (extended day is available through 5:00pm). Ages 5-12 yrs. A safe and fun-filled camp environment that will promote fitness, health, creativity and friendship. Open to members and non-members.

Kids’ Gym- Ages 5-12. Members free; non-members

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$2.00 per visit. Activities include climbing wall, scooters, basketball, relays, kickball, tag games, dodgeball, jump rope and much more. At the pool, children may swim or play quietly on the pool deck.

My Gym Auburn

300 North Dean Road, Auburn. 334.246.0987 www.mygym.com/auburn Drop the kiddos off at My Gym for 3-hours of non-stop indoor fun. We’ll be doing games, relays, gymnastics, sports skills, arts and crafts and much more! Snack Included! Summer Camp is great for children ages 2.5yrs to 9yrs! Space is limited so reserve your spot today!

Members $30per day/ Non-members $35per day; Registration begins March 1st. Register by March 31st to get $5 off each camp day!

Camping/Outdoors: June 7-9 Ocean Fun: June 14-16 Sports: June 21-23 Jungle: June 28-30 Pirate: July 12-14 My Gym Spirit: July 19-21 Circus: July 26-28

Plains Junior Golf

Moore’s Mill Golf Club, Auburn. Will Blackmon 319-0051 or Elizabeth Rodgers, 821-6533; golfhouse. mooresmill@gmail.com; Offering girls, boys and co-ed golf camps.

Sports Academy

3768 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika (Midway Plaza), 749-4040; www.sportsacademyauburn.com

Swimming Auburn Parks and Recreation

(ads on pages 12, 18, 37)

Summer Swim Lessons and TeamsSamford Pool, Auburn. 501-2958 or 501-2930 Lessons- Morning and evening classes offered. Ages 6 months and up. Participants should wear appropriate swimwear, as testing may be required. For more information, visit auburnalabama.org/pools or pick up a copy of Auburn Parks and Recreation’s Summer Brochure. Sea Babies- Ages 6 months-3 years; Sea Turtles- Ages 3-5yrs; Guppies- Ages 6-10 yrs; Dolphins- Ages 11-15yrs; Big Fish- Ages 19-older Auburn Dragonflies Swim Team- First time team members’ evaluations: May 2, 4:00-5:00pm. Team practice: May 2-26, 4:00-5:00pm.

Auburn Diving and Learn to Dive- Ages 7 and up. www. aausports.org Red Cross Lifeguard Certification- May 14. $250.

Scuba- June 7, 14, 21 & June 28, July 5, & 12. 6:009:00pm. Ages 12 and up. 887-8005.

Float-In-Movies- June 9 & July 14; Samford Pool, gates open 8:15pm. $2.

Friday Night Splash- June 24 and July 29. 6-8pm.

Samford Pool. Enjoy free swim, games, music, cookout and more. $2.

End of Summer Luau & Movie- Aug 5, 5:00-8:00pm.

Samford Pool. $2.

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Opelika Parks and Recreation (ad on Inside Front Cover)

Covington Day Camp- June 6-12, June 15-July 1, July 5-15, and July 18-29. Monday-Friday, 8:00am-3:00pm.

Ages Kindergarten-7th graders. This camp will have a wide variety of sport activities, swimming, and weekly field trips both in and out of town. Cook outs and a staff-camper water day featuring a 30 ft. water slide highlights an active summer planned with your child in mind. On rainy days your camper will have a variety of activities inside the gym and game room. Camp includes snack, daily swimming and a t-shirt.

PlexCamp- June 6-17, June 20-July 1, July 5-15, and July 18-29. Monday-Friday, 8:00am-3:00pm. Ages 1st5th grade (completed). This camp will include a wide variety of activities including arts & crafts, swimming, field trips, water day, wacky day, color day and sports.

Many activities will have special emphasis on nature and science.

Plex Kids Camp- June 6- July 29. 3:00-5:30pm. weekly sessions. Ages 1st-5th grade (completed). After a full day of camp, kids will have a snack, some down time and enjoy the activities the Sportsplex has to offer.

Covington Kids Camp- June 6-July 29. 3:00-5:30pm.

Ages K-Rising 7th grade.

1001 Andrews Road, Opelika; 705-5560.

August 6- SportsPlex Tri for Kids: Register now!

Swim, Bike and Run! www.sportsplexforkids.com Basketball Camp- June 16-17. 9:00am-12:00pm.

Ages 6-8, 9-10, and 11-12. $25 .

Bull Pups Football- Saturdays Aug-Oct. 8:00-11:00am.

Ages 6-7, $45.

Bull Dogs Youth Football- Saturdays Aug-Oct. 8:00-11:00am. Ages 8-9. $45.

Midget League Football- Mon/ Tues/Thurs Aug- Oct. 5:008:-00pm, Ages 10-12, $45.

Mini Tennis Clinic-June 16/18 and July 14/16, 3:004:00pm, Ages 6-12.

Wrestling Camp- June 7-8, 4-6pm, Ages 5-12, $20.

11th Annual Back to the Dawghouse Camp-TBD T-Ball- Begins June 6. . Ages 4-6. $40.

Karate- April 4-June 25. Tues/Thurs, 5:30-6:30pm. $75.

Opelika SeaDawgs Summer Swim Team –Mandy Johnson-mjohnson@ci.opelika.al.us, 705- 2488. Parent Meeting: May 3, 5:30pm. Practice May 2-25. $65/ swimmer, $5 sibling discount.

Little Dawgs Pre-Team and SeaDawgs Pups- Call Mandy for more info.

Summer Swimming Lessons Covington Pool: Ages 4 and up (beginner through advanced classes). $50.

Session I: May 31-June 10; Session II: June 13-24; Session III: July 5-15; Session IV: July 18-29. 9-9:45am.

Youth Swim Lessons SportsPlex- Ages 4 and up.

Session I: May 31-June 10; Session II: June 13-24; Session III: July 5-15; Session IV: July 18-29. 10am, 11am, or 12pm. $55 fee.

Parent and Me- May 10-July 19; Tuesday & Thursday, 5:00pm or 5:30pm. $30.

American Red Cross Lifeguard Challenge CourseMay 21, 9:00am-5:00pm. $75 fee.

SportsPlex Family Swim Night- June 2, 9, 23, July 7, 16, 14, 21. For Members Only. 6:00-9:00pm.

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1171 Gatewood Drive, Auburn; 887-5666 www.healthplusfitness.com Infant Swimming Resource- nationally recognized survival swimming program which teaches infants and toddlers ages 6 months to 6 years using the ISR SelfRescue™ method.

Water Babies- Baby’s first swim lesson. Parents and children participate in eight 30-minute guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills, including water entry, bubble blowing, front kicking, back floating, underwater exploration, and more. This is not a Learn-to-Swim class.

Learn To Swim- Beginner to advanced sessions.

Tiger Swim Lessons

737-4427 or asmutjc@auburn.edu Auburn University Aquatic Center- 2 week sessions with 30 minute classes.

Swimming Pools City of Auburn Public Pools (ads on pages 12, 18, 37)

Drake Pool- 653 Spencer Ave. next to Drake Middle School; 501-2958 Samford Pool- 465 Wrights Mill Road / 328 Samford Ave.; 501-2957 Auburn City pools will open on May 28. Auburn City Pool Season passes will be sold at the Dean Road Recreation Center. Individual and Family passes available.

Opelika Parks and Recreation (ad on Inside Front Cover)

SportsPlex, 1001 Andrews Road, Opelika. 705-5560 Baton Camp- July 16. 8:00-11:00am, Ages 5-12. $40.

Covington Pool-213 Carver Ave. 705-5550; SportsPlex Pool- 705-5560.

Monday – Friday 5:00 am-8:00 amMember Lap Swim Only 1:00 pm-8:00 pm Open Swim Saturday 8:00am- 10:00 am -Member Lap Swim Only 10:00am-12:00 pm Family Swim 12:00pm- 5:00 pm Open Swim Sunday 1:00pm- 5:00pm Open Swim Splash Park Summer Hours: Monday- Friday 10:00am- 8:00pm Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm

Watersports Lake Eufaula

Vacation Rentals- Baker Realty; www.bakerrealty. com; 334-585-0748 Lakepoint Resort State Park- The park has a lodge, convention center, modern campground, vacation cabins and lakeside cottages, picnic areas, 18-hole golf course and a marina complete with launch facilities and boat slips. 334-687-8011; www.alapark. com/LakePointResort

Lake Martin

Lakeside Marina- Rentals: boats, watercraft, tubes, boards and skis-Dadeville, Al; 256-825-9286 www.lakesidemarinallc.com Pleasure Point Marina Cabin Rentals Dadeville, AL (256) 825-9400; www.pleasurepointmarina.com

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7 Ways to Do Well Shopping at Your Local Discount Stores We all have our own unique ways of saving money, and being creative while doing so. Whether it’s grocery shopping, car shopping, or shopping for your home decor there is no better thrill than finding the best deals by utilizing creative ways to find them. The same goes for shopping at your favorite clothing discount stores.

Finding ways to be creative with your style can allow you the freedom to be different. An added bonus is you will allow yourself to have several new items added to your wardrobe.

Here are 7 tips to follow:

1- Go in with an open mind.

Don’t get overwhelmed when you walk into these stores. Plan your day around browsing and shopping. Maybe take a friend (a friend is good to take for opinions) and grab a cup of coffee. Make it fun and relaxing.

2- Be creative.

When you are shopping for any kind of bargain, being creative can allow you

the freedom to expand your choices or outlook on what your are buying.

Whether it’s how much you are buying or even the price point, there is nothing like finding a good bargain and being creative about the entire adventure.

3- Research your style.

I do this for all my clients and so should you. Researching your style online, in your favorite fashion magazines, or on fashion blog sites allows you to be more creative and confident with your choices.

Keep a journal of some sort with all of your fashion ideas.

This will allow you to walk into your favorite bargain stores with an idea in mind for your style without being overwhelmed.

4- Quality counts.

You can find items at great prices but be aware of the quality. Don’t buy items that are not made well unless they are certain trends, t-shirts or accessories you don’t mind wearing for only a certain amount of time. Just check items out before you purchase them. This goes for any store.

5- Save money by having your own look.

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other person out there. I have my own unique style. You can, too!

6- Consider non-seasonal styles.

You can find non-seasonal styles in these stores and this allows you to carry your items through to the next season.

Then you only have to make small purchases to add to these styles throughout the year.

7- Fashion is art.

This might sound silly, but it’s so true.

Fashion is like your own work of art.

Think of your style like painting a canvas. When you walk into these store allow the colors, shapes, and styles to blend and flow with you and your personality. Treat your style and these stores like you would your favorite art piece. Treasure it and have fun being creative!

Remember, the one thing about shopping these stores is to enjoy your day along with all the purchases you find. In return, you will have saved money and can now treat yourself and your loved one to a nice dinner in a fun new outfit. This is certainly a win-win for this southern bargain stylist.

Laura Handey is an independent clothing consultant in Pike Road, Alabama.

You may reach her by email at laura@ centsiblysouthern. com or visit her website and read her blogs at www.centsiblysouthern.com.

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Get Involved

Do you come home after work and immediately turn on the TV or flip on your iPad? Perhaps you don’t get home until after your kids are in bed. Whatever the case, now is the time to re-evaluate your priorities.

By getting involved with at least one aspect of your daughter’s life, you will see a change in how connected the two of you are. Coach her soccer team. Have dinner with the family a few times a week. Get to know the other dads in her social circle. Making the time to get involved is a great first step.

Respect Her Mother

The way you treat your daughter’s mother (and your own mother) will speak volumes to your little girl about how men treat women and what she should expect in the future. A good rule of thumb is to always treat your wife the way you want your daughter’s future husband to treat her. You may not know it, but she is watching you for cues on how to behave with men.

Great Dates for Dads and Daughters

Looking for a few ideas for a great father/daughter date? Try one of these favorites on for size:

Dinner The Movies Bowling Ice Cream Picnic in the park Hiking Shopping Playing video games at home Seeing a play at the theater

Carve Out One-on-One Time

Daddy/daughter dates are one of the best things you can do to connect with your daughter. Plan ahead, but be sure to include her in the process. If you make this special time a weekly or monthly occurrence, you will fall into a rhythm that makes you more relatable and easier to talk to. This is when she will start confiding in you and letting you into her world.

Hug Her

No matter how old your daughter gets, never stop showing her affection.

Hugs may not seem welcome when your teenager is giving you the cold shoulder, but studies show that the teenage years

are the most formative time for a young girl’s self-esteem. She needs those hugs.

Tune In to the Details

Girls today have a lot going on and parents can sometimes be clueless to the details of their daughters’ lives. Do you know who her close friends are? What books she is reading? What TV shows and celebrities she is interested in? Tuning in to the little details of your daughter’s life will make her feel like an important part of your world.

Follow Up

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it after the fact. Nothing says “I care” more than interested follow up on previous discussions. Follow up lets her know that you were listening to her and will make her more likely to confide in you in the future.

Whether your daughter is young and you are working to lay a foundation for the future or she is a teenager or older and you are looking to repair a distant relationship, connect with her today and you will both enjoy the benefits of a strong relationship for years to come. AOP

Beth N. Davis writes from Silver Spring, MD where she and her husband are raising their four children (including three young daughters).

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Family Calendar Tuesday, May 24

Summer Swing: Conner Lorre, Neil Diamond Tribute Artist 7 p.m. Municipal Park, Opelika. www.opelikasportsplex.com Baby Time Auburn Public Library. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org/library

Wednesday, May 25 Orange Beach Billfish Classic The Wharf, Orange Beach. www.orangebeachbillfishclassic.com Noon Tunes: Muse 12 noon. Courthouse Square, Opelika. www.opelikasportsplex.com Toddler Time Auburn Public Library. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org/library

Thursday, May 26

Sundown Concert Series at Town Creek Park 6 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org Orange Beach Billfish Classic The Wharf, Orange Beach. www.orangebeachbillfishclassic.com The Mystery of Irma Vep CSU Riverside Theatre Complex, Columbus. www.uptowncolumbusga.com Preschool Time Auburn Public Library. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org/library Gamer’s Society Auburn Public Library. 4 p.m. Ages 10-18. www.auburnalabama.org/library The Market at Ag Heritage Park AU Campus. 3 p.m. www.agriculture.auburn.edu.

Friday, May 27

57th Master’s Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament Callaway Gardens. www.callawaygardens.com Atlanta Jazz Festival Atl. facebook Golden Donut Dash & Splash at Liberty Bell Pool Pine Mountain, Ga. 706-663-4858.

Orange Beach Billfish Classic The Wharf, Orange Beach. www.orangebeachbillfishclassic.com 39th Annual 2016 MBGFC Memorial Day Tournament Orange Beach. www.mbgfc.org/memorialday Friday On The Green Russell Crossroads, Alexander City. Facebook RXR Fest Russell Crossroads, Alexander City. www.russellcrossroads.com Montgomery Symphony Jubilee Pops Concert Alabama Archives and Historic Building Lawn. www.montgomerysymphony.org The Mystery of Irma Vep CSU Riverside Theatre Complex, Columbus. www.uptowncolumbusga.com The Big To Do Concert Series ‘The Zac Laughlin Band’ Uptown Columbus. www.uptowncolumbus.ga

May/June2016

Orange Beach Billfish Classic The Wharf, Orange Beach. www.orangebeachbillfishclassic.com 39th Annual 2016 MBGFC Memorial Day Tournament Orange Beach. www.mbgfc.org/memorialday Memorial Day Tribute Fort Morgan. www.fort-morgan.org RXR Fest Russell Crossroads, Alexander City. www.russellcrossroads.com Art on the Lake Children’s Harbor, Lake Martin. www.childrensharbor.com Moms Tell the Truth East Alabama Birth Village. www.birthvillage.org 2nd Annual Summer Reading Program Kickoff: “Get in the Game: Read!”

10 a.m. Auburn Public Library. www.auburnalabama.org/library Legomania Auburn Public Library. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org/library Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Michael Cavanaugh sings Music of Elton John Atl. www.ticketmaster.com Market Days Book Signings Columbus State Bookstore. www.uptowncolumbusga.com Crayons, Crafts and Kool Aids Outdoor Vending Fair Columbus. www.uptowncolumbusga.com The Mystery of Irma Vep CSU Riverside Theatre Complex, Columbus. www. uptowncolumbusga.com 5th Annual Bugs on the Hooch Woodruff Park, Columbus. Facebook.

Young Eagles Day–FREE Airplane Rides for Kids! Columbus Airport. Ages 8-17. 8:30-11:30 a.m. (weather permitting). 706-324-2453.

Brew at the Zoo Atlanta Zoo. www.zooatlanta.org

Sunday, May 29

57th Master’s Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament Callaway Gardens. www.callawaygardens.com Atlanta Jazz Festival Atlanta. Facebook Orange Beach Billfish Classic The Wharf, Orange Beach. www.orangebeachbillfishclassic.com 39th Annual 2016 MBGFC Memorial Day Tournament Orange Beach. www.mbgfc.org/memorialday RXR Fest Russell Crossroads, Alexander City. www.russellcrossroads.com Art on the Lake Children’s Harbor, Lake Martin. www.childrensharbor.com Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Michael Cavanuagh sing Music of Elton John Atlanta. www.ticketmaster.com

Monday, May 30

57th Master’s Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament Callaway Gardens. www.callawaygardens.com Atlanta Caribbean Carnival Atlanta. www.atlantacarnival.org Atlanta Jazz Festival Atl. facebook

39th Annual 2016 MBGFC Memorial Day Tournament Orange Beach. www.mbgfc.org/memorialday Memorial Day at the Alabama National Cemetery Montevallo. www.scalnc.org Memorial Day at the American Village Montevallo. www.americanvillage.org Bluegrass On The Plains Auburn. www.bluegrassontheplains.com Free Family Film Fest National Infantry Museum. 9 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. www.nationalinfantrymuseum.org

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Saturday, May 28 Auburn City Pools Open Today

Tuesday, May 31 Summer Swing: Route 66 7 p.m. Municipal Park, Opelika. www.opelikasportsplex.com Bluegrass On The Plains Auburn. www.bluegrassontheplains.com

Wednesday, June 1

80th Anniversary of the Bellingrath Home Theodore. www.bellingrath.org Free Family Film Fest National Infantry Museum. 9 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. www.nationalinfantrymuseum.org Toddler Time Auburn Public Library. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org/library

Thursday, June 2

Atlanta Food & Wine Festival www.atlfoodandwinefestival.com The Market at Ag Heritage Park AU Campus. 3 p.m. www.agriculture.auburn.edu Farm to Table Dinner Agricultural Alumni Association. 6 p.m. www.farmtotabledinner.weebly.com Gamer’s Society Auburn Public Library. 4 p.m. Ages 10-18. www.auburnalabama.org/library Preschool Time Auburn Public Library. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org/library

Friday, June 3

Jerry Seinfeld RiverCenter for the Performing Arts. RiverCenter. www.rivercenter.org The Big To Do Concert Series - The Zac Laughlin Band Columbus.

29th Annual Coosa River Whitewater Festival Wetumpka. www.coosariverwhitewaterfestival.com Friday On The Green Russell Crossroads/Facebook.

Jeff Davis Birthday Celebration with Guest Speaker and Birthday Cake Montgomery. 334-215-0078.

Dana and Susan Robinson in Concert at Sundilla Auburn. www.sundillamusic.com Atlanta Food & Wine Festival www.atlfoodandwinefestival.com First Fridays ‘Satin Soul’ Event Center Downtown, Opelika. 7 p.m. www.eventcenterdowntown.com Hank Williams Festival Georgiana. www.hankwilliamsfestival.com

Saturday, June 4

Bud & Burgers Cook-Off Columbus. www.uptowncolumbusga.com Ronnie Milsap Farewell Tour RiverCenter. www.rivercenter.com Philip Glass & Berlioz Atlanta. www.ticketmaster.com The Grandman Triathlon Fairhope. www.thegrandman.com Howard Hill Archery Southern Traditional Championship Tannehill Ironworks Historical Park. 205-477-5711.

43rd Annual Tannehill Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show Tannehill Ironworks Historical Park. 205-477-5711.

14th Annual Alabaster City Fest www.cityofalabaster.com 29th Annual Coosa River Whitewater Festival Wetumpka. www.coosariverwhitewaterfestival.com

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Family Calendar Free Fee Day & National Get Outdoors Day Tuskegee National Forest. www.fs.usda.gov/goto/alabama/districts/tuskegeeRD Youth Fishing Derby Tuskegee National Forest. www.fs.usda.gov/goto/alabama/districts/tuskegeeRD Science On Saturdays Kreher Preserve & Nature Center 10 a.m. www.auburn.edu/preserve Touch a Truck Opelika. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. www.opelikamainstreet.org Annual Lion Tamers Day Covington Rec Center, Opelika. 10 a.m. www.opelika.org/opr 100th Anniversary Flower Show Hills & Dales Estate, LaGrange. www.hillsanddales.org Hatchet Creek Festival 256-207-3353.

Atlanta Food & Wine Festival www.atlfoodandwinefestival.com Legomania Auburn Public Library. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org/library National Fishing and Boating Week.

Sunday, June 5

Harry Connick, Jr. BJCC. www.bjcc.org 29th Annual Coosa River Whitewater Festival Wetumpka. www.coosariverwhitewaterfestival.com 100th Anniversary Flower Show Hills & Dales Estate, LaGrange. www.hillsanddales.org Hatchet Creek Festival 256-207-3353.

Atlanta Food & Wine Festival www.atlfoodandwinefestival.com National Fishing and Boating Week.

Monday, June 6

Free Family Film Fest National Infantry Museum. 9 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. www.nationalinfantrymuseum.org National Fishing and Boating Week.

Tuesday, June 7

Kids in the Kitchen Covington Rec Center, Opelika. 3 p.m. www.opelika.org/opr Summer Swing Concert: Bill Brooks: Elvis Lives Municipal Park, Opelika. 7 p.m. www.opelika.org/opr Opelika Farmer’s Market 1103 Glenn St. 3 p.m. 745-0466.

Chastain Park Arts Festival Atl. www.chastainparkartsfestival.com Baby Time Auburn Public Library. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org/library National Fishing and Boating Week.

Wednesday, June 8

Summer Crafts Covington Rec Center, Opelika. 3 p.m. www.opelika.org/opr Free Family Film Fest National Infantry Museum. 9 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. www.nationalinfantrymuseum.org Chastain Park Arts Festival Atl. www.chastainparkartsfestival.com Toddler Time Auburn Public Library. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org/library National Fishing and Boating Week.

Thursday, June 9 Selena Gomez Philips Arena. www.ticketmaster.com

May/June2016

Float-N-Movie: “Inside Out” Samford Pool. 8:15pm. www.auburnalabama.org/pools Covington Movie Club: “The Good Dinosaur” Covington Rec Center, Opelika. 3:30 p.m. www.opelika.org/opr The Market at Ag Heritage Park AU Campus. 3 p.m. www.agriculture.auburn.edu.

Gamer’s Society Auburn Public Library. 4 p.m. Ages 10-18. www.auburnalabama.org/library Preschool Time Auburn Public Library. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org/library Flora-Bama Fishing Rodeo Orange Beach. www.florabamafishingrodeo.com National Fishing and Boating Week.

Friday, June 10

4th Annual Crawfish Bash Bay Minette. www.northbaldwinchamber.com 20th Annual Down Home Psaltery Festival Tannehill Ironworks Historical Park. 205-477-5711.

Black Creek Arts Festival Fultondale. www.fultondaleartscouncil.org Alabama Children’s Classic Bass Tournament Lake Eufaula. www.alabamachildrensclassic.org Friday On The Green Russell Crossroads/Facebook Alexander City Jazz Fest www.alexcityjazzfest.com Tallassee Now! BBQ Festival 2016 www.tallasseenow.com Alabama State Games XXXIV Dothan. www.asffoundation.org SummerNight Art Walk Downtown Auburn. 6-10 p.m. www.auburnsummernight.org Girl’s Night Out Covington Rec Center, Opelika. 6 p.m. www.opelika.org/opr Georgia Sweetheart’s “Under the Sea” Pageant for Charity Columbus. 404-643-8611.

Flora-Bama Fishing Rodeo Orange Beach. www.florabamafishingrodeo.com National Fishing and Boating Week.

Saturday, June 11

Crayons, Crafts and Kool Kids Outdoor Vending Fair Columbus. www.uptowncolumbus.com Birmingham Heart Walk BJCC. www.birminghamheartwalk.org Caribbean Day in Linn Park Bham. www.cacaoonline.org Miss Alabama Pageant Samford University. www.missalabama.com SliceFest 2016 Bham. www.slicefest.com Fuse Project’s 3rd Annual Dragon Boat Festival Mobile.

Alabama Children’s Classic Bass Tournament Lake Eufaula. www.alabamachildrensclassic.org Alexander City Jazz Fest www.alexcityjazzfest.com Tallassee Now! BBQ Festival 2016 www.tallasseenow.com Creek Walk: What’s in the Water?

Talladega National Forest. www.jsu.edu/epic Alabama State Games XXXIV Dothan. www.asffoundation.org Second Saturday Riverfront Park, Montgomery. www.funinmontgomery.com Gump Games Cramton Bowl, Montgomery. www.funinmontgomery.com

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The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards Montgomery Performing Arts Centre. www.mpaconline.org 14th Annual Lil’Calypso Art Fest Chuck’s Marina. 334-233-0724.

Main Street Farmer’s Market Alexander City. 256-329-9227.

Keith Urban- ripCORD World Tour 2016 Atl. www.ticketmaster.com Legomania Auburn Public Library. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org/library Native American Festival DeSoto Caverns Family Fun Park, Childersburg. www.desotocavernspark.com Second Saturday Lee County Historical Society Museum. Loachapoka. www.leecountyhistoricalsociety.org Flora-Bama Fishing Rodeo Orange Beach. www.florabamafishingrodeo.com National Fishing and Boating Week.

Sunday, June 12

Weird Al Yankovic BJCC. www.bjcc.org Brahms Atlanta. www.ticketmaster.com SliceFest 2016 Bham. www.slicefest.com Native American Festival DeSoto Caverns Family Fun Park, Childersburg. www.desotocavernspark.com Alabama State Games XXXIV Dothan. www.asffoundation.org Flora-Bama Fishing Rodeo Orange Beach. www.florabamafishingrodeo.com

Monday, June 13

Free Family Film Fest National Infantry Museum. 9 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. www.nationalinfantrymuseum.org Day in the Life: Police Academy Opelika SportsPlex. www.opelikasportsplex.com

Tuesday, June 14

Brit Floyd BJCC. www.bjcc.org God and Country Sound, Light and Water Show DeSoto Caverns Family Fun Park, Childersburg. www.desotocavernspark.com Summer Swing Concert: Kidd Blue Municipal Park, Opelika. 7 p.m. www.opelika.org/opr Opelika Farmer’s Market 1103 Glenn St. 3 p.m. 745-0466.

Baby Time Auburn Public Library. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org/library 72nd Annual Miss Georgia Pageant RiverCenter. www.rivercenter.org

Wednesday, June 15 Free Family Film Fest National Infantry Museum. 9 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. www.nationalinfantrymuseum.org Toddler Time Auburn Public Library. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org/library 72nd Annual Miss Georgia Pageant RiverCenter. www.rivercenter.org

Thursday, June 16

R. Kelly Columbus Civic Center. www.columbusciviccenter.org Military Appreciation Day The Montgomery Zoo. www.montgomeryzoo.com

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Family Calendar The Market at Ag Heritage Park AU Campus. 3 p.m. www.agriculture.auburn.edu.

Gamer’s Society Auburn Public Library. 4 p.m. Ages 10-18. www.auburnalabama.org/library

Preschool Time Auburn Public Library. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org/library Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Great American Music Atlanta. www.ticketmaster.com 72nd Annual Miss Georgia Pageant RiverCenter. www.rivercenter.org

Friday, June 17

Friday On The Green Russell Crossroads/Facebook.

Mulligan Brothers and Roman Street Montgomery Performing Arts Centre. www.mpaconline.org 72nd Annual Miss Georgia Pageant RiverCenter. www.rivercenter.org

Saturday, June 18

Crayons, Crafts and Kool Kids Outdoor Vending Fair Columbus. www.uptowncolumbus.com Gumbo Key Orange Beach. www.gumbokey.com LuLu’s presents Doc’s Hot Trot Gulf Shores. www.lulubuffet.com 10th Annual Rideyellow Bay Minette. www.rideyellow.org Juneteenth Bham. www.bcri.org Jazz on the Grazz Selma. www.selma-al.gov Alabama Blueberry Festival Brewton. www.brewtonchamber.com Slocomb Tomato Festival www.facebook.com/slocombtomatofest Main Street Farmer’s Market Alexander City. 256-329-9227.

Father’s Day Unlimited Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, Calera. www.hodrrm.org Superhero Saturday McWane Science Center, Bham. www.mcwane.org Father’s Day: Free for Dad at McWane McWane Science Center, Bham. www.mcwane.org Legomania Auburn Public Library. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org/library 72nd Annual Miss Georgia Pageant RiverCenter. www.rivercenter.org

Sunday, June 19

Father’s Day at The Montgomery Zoo www.montgomeryzoo.com Father’s Day at the Georgia Aquarium www.georgiaaquarium.org

Monday, June 20

Free Family Film Fest National Infantry Museum. 9 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. www.nationalinfantrymuseum.org

Tuesday, June 21

Summer Swing Concert: Martha’s Trouble Municipal Park, Opelika. 7 p.m. www.opelika.org/opr Opelika Farmer’s Market 1103 Glenn St. 3 p.m. 745-0466.

Baby Time Auburn Public Library. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org/library

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May/June2016

Wednesday, June 22 Green Thumb Gardening Covington Rec Center, Opelika. 3 p.m. www.opelika.org/opr Free Family Film Fest National Infantry Museum. 9 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. www.nationalinfantrymuseum.org Lake Martin Area Rodeo Charles Bailey Sportsplex, Alexander City.

Toddler Time Auburn Public Library. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org/library “Wicked” BJCC. www.bjcc.org

Thursday, June 23

On the Town: Downtown Opelika’s Night Out 7 p.m. www.opelikamainstreet.org Lake Martin Area Rodeo Charles Bailey Sportsplex, Alexander City.

Covington Movie Club: “Inside Out” Covington Rec. 3:30 p.m. www.opelikasportsplex.com The Market at Ag Heritage Park AU Campus. 3 p.m. www.agriculture.auburn.edu.

Gamer’s Society Auburn Public Library. 4 p.m. Ages 10-18. www.auburnalabama.org/library Preschool Time Auburn Public Library. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org/library

Friday, June 24

Liberty Day Celebration Columbiana. www.cityofcolumbiana.com Friday On The Green Russell Crossroads/Facebook.

Friday Night Splash Samford Pool, Auburn. www.auburnalabama.org/pools Boy’s Night Out Covington Rec Center, Opelika. 6 p.m. www.opelika.org/opr Fort Benning’s Independence Celebration 2016 www.benningMWR.com

Saturday, June 25

Birmingham Black Rodeo BJCC. www.bjcc.org Kevin Kinney BJCC. www.bjcc.org Liberty Day Celebration Columbiana. www.cityofcolumbiana.com Lake Fest Dadeville. 256-825-4019.

Cycling for Sight Montgomery. www.montgomerylionsclub.com A Day in Clay Dean Rd Rec Center. 1-4 p.m. 334-501-2944.

Fort Benning’s Independence Celebration 2016 www.benningMWR.com Gun & Knife Show Cramton Bowl, Montgomery. www.funinmontgomery.com MC Lightfoot Montgomery Performing Arts Centre. www.mpaconline.org Main Street Farmer’s Market Alexander City. 256-329-9227.

Teens & Tech McWane Science Center, Bham. www.mcwane.org Legomania Auburn Public Library. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org/library Young Eagles Day–FREE Airplane Rides for Kids! Columbus Airport. Ages 8-17. 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. (weather permitting). 706-324-2453.

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Tuesday, June 28

Summer Swing Concert: Dave Potts Municipal Park, Opelika. 7 p.m. www.opelika.org/opr Opelika Farmer’s Market 1103 Glenn St. 3 p.m. 745-0466.

Baby Time Auburn Public Library. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org/library

Wednesday, June 29 Free Family Film Fest National Infantry Museum. 9 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. www.nationalinfantrymuseum.org Toddler Time Auburn Public Library. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org/library

Thursday, June 30

The Market at Ag Heritage Park AU Campus. 3 p.m. www.agriculture.auburn.edu.

Gamer’s Society Auburn Public Library. 4 p.m. Ages 10-18. www.auburnalabama.org/library Preschool Time Auburn Public Library. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org/library

Saturday, July 2 Arti Gras Russell Crossroads. 256-794-1397.

Sunday, July 3

64th Annual Opelika Freedom Celebration OHS Track. 6:30 p.m. www.opelika.org Arti Gras Russell Crossroads. 256-794-1397.

Monday, July 4

Fireworks Cruise Riverfront Park, Montgomery. www.funinmontgomery.com Annual Fourth of July Celebration sponsored by Briggs & Stratton 6 - 9 p.m. Duck Samford Stadium. www.auburnalabama.org/parks Lake Martin Fireworks Kawaliga Bay/Lake Martin Amp. 9 p.m.

Boat Parade Kawaliga Beach, Lake Martin. 10 a.m.

Tuesday, July 5

Summer Swing Concert: The Fedoras Municipal Park, Opelika. 7 p.m. www.opelika.org/opr Pizza Pizzazz Covington Rec Center, Opelika. 3 p.m. www.opelika.org/opr

Wednesday, July 6 Messy Madness Covington Rec Center, Opelika. 3 p.m. www.opelika.org/opr

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Thursday, July 7

The Market at Ag Heritage Park AU Campus. 3 p.m. www.agriculture.auburn.edu.

Friday, July 8

Auburn Knights Reunion Concert Marriott Grand National, Opelika. 887-9883.

Saturday, July 9

Zumba Powerthon Frank Brown Rec Center, Auburn. www.auburnalabama.org/parks Auburn Knights Reunion Concert Marriott Grand National, Opelika. 887-9883.

Tuesday, July 12

Summer Swing Concert: The Crossroads Municipal Park, Opelika. 7 p.m. www.opelika.org/opr Junior Bakers Covington Rec Center, Opelika. 3 p.m. www.opelika.org/opr

Thursday, July 14

The Market at Ag Heritage Park AU Campus. 3 p.m. www.agriculture.auburn.edu.

Float-N-Movie: “Minions” Samford Pool. www.auburnalabama.org/pools

Friday, July 15 33rd Annual World Deer Expo BJCC. www.bjcc.org

Saturday, July 16 33rd Annual World Deer Expo BJCC. www.bjcc.org

Sunday, July 17 33rd Annual World Deer Expo BJCC. www.bjcc.org

Saturday, July 23 Wild West Days Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, Calera. www.hodrrm.org

Ongoing:

A2Z Local Homeschooler’s Association For homeschooling families in the Auburn/Opelika Lee County area of Alabama. A2Z Loop is an all-inclusive support group open to all homeschool families in the Auburn/Opelika area regardless of differences in beliefs, cultures, nationality, race, religion, or method of home schooling. For more information call 334-7281162 or email: momofpnk@gmail.com.

Alabama Mentor’s Foster Parent Training Classes Offered in the Opelika Auburn area. Call 334-705-8877 x 18 to register or email: Deanna.Hand@thementornetwork.com.

Alabama Shakespeare Festival Alabama Shakespeare Festival. www.asf.net.

Bible Study Fellowship Held at Parkway Baptist Church, Thursdays at 10 a.m., (334) 546-1386.

BJCC • “Wicked”. June 27 - July 15. www.bjcc.org Bosom Buddies (a breast cancer support group) Meets at The Health Resource Center the first Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. (334) 528-1260. www.eamc.org.

May/June2016

Capitol Showcase Consumer Art Exhibition May 4 - June 29. Alabama State Capital. www.mh.alabama.gov/capitalshowcase Center for Puppetry Arts www.atlanta.net.

Chick-fil-A Family Night at Tigertown Every Thursday night.

DeSoto Caverns Park www.DeSotoCavernsPark.com.

Discovery Hikes Explore the preserve and learn something new each month about plants, wildlife and nature with a trained naturalist who will offer your family fun opportunities for hands-on learning, exploration, and exercise!

Discovery Hikes are offered the second Tuesday of each month from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. For families with children ages 5 to 12. Free admission. Donations welcomed. Cancelled in the event of rain. Forest Ecology Preserve & Nature Center is located at 2222 N. College Street, Auburn, and is just north of the AU Fisheries complex.

Expressions of a BraveHeart Program A fine arts program for teens and young adults with special needs (ages 11–21), sponsored by Opelika Parks and Recreation, utilizing Auburn University faculty and students, as well as community volunteers. Two 30-minute sessions of art, dance/creative movement and music will be offered and participants will select 2 of the 3 classes. Expressions meets every 2nd and 4th Monday twice a month for 1.5 hours. Opelika Sportsplex, 334.705.5560. www.opelikasportsplex.com.

The Fox Theatre www.foxtheatre.org.

Jasmine Hill Gardens • Summer Flower Splash. May 1 - 29.

• Olympic Flame Celebration in Flowers. June 3 - 26.

Jasmine Hill Gardens, Wetumpka. www.jasminehill.org Jule Collins Smith Museum • Face to Face: Artists Self Portraits from the Collection of Jackey and Curtis Finch Jr. Through August 7.

Jule Collins Smith Museum, Auburn. www.jcsm.auburn. edu.

Lee County Department of Human Resources Now recruiting foster/ adoptive families.

To learn more about fostering and adoption please call our office at 334-7371100. Please join us in this endeavor to help our foster children.

Lee County Parents of Chinese Children helps children understand, see and grow up with other families that look like their family (white parents/Asian child).

The group is 100% free! We try to eat out at Asian establishments monthly and have playdates. Families that are waiting to adopt are welcome! We accept any families with adopted children from all Asian countries.

Contact Melody at mmhilyer@bellsouth.net for more information.

Meditation Garden and Labyrinth Come and Find the Quiet Center... in the Meditation Garden and Labyrinth, provided as a community service by Village Christian Church, 700 East University Drive, (across from Auburn Early Ed.). 334-887-5111.

Try the practice of walking meditation or simply sit and enjoy the sights and sounds. The garden and labyrinth are always open and guests are always welcome.

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Miracle League To volunteer or for more information, www.miraclefield. org or eamiracleleague@gmail.com.

Montgomery Zoo www.montgomeryzoo.com.

Opelika-Auburn Newcomers Club A club for new women in town which offers fun social activities, meets for lunch on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Call Joan at 501-4974.

PGA Tour Tournament/Barbasol Championship July 11 - 17. RTJ Grand National. www.barbasolchampionship.com Pioneer Museum Pioneer Museum, Troy. www.pioneer-museum.org.

Riverside Theatre • “Junie B. Jones the Musical”. June 9 - 26.

• “Young Frankenstein”. June 9 - 25.

Riverside Theatre, Columbus State University. www.theatre.columbusstate.edu/productions Springer Opera House “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”. July 8 - 24.

Springer Opera House. www.springeroperahouse.org Therapeutic Foster Care Program Foster a Child’s Future Today - Become a Therapeutic Foster Parent! Certification classes are free. Please call Joanna Fisher Champagne at Lee County Youth Development Center’s Therapeutic Foster Care Program. (334) 749-2996, Ext. 311 - You can make an eternal difference in a child’s life!

Virginia Samford Theatre • “Damn Yankees”. June 16 - July 3.

Virginia Samford Theatre, Birmingham. www.virginiasamfordtheatre.org.

XBAR Fitness For Youth For all fitness levels. Mondays 5:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. $65/6 weeks. Megan.Linge@gmail.com.

Parents Support & Moms Groups

Auburn Mommies, a fun group of moms in the Auburn/Opelika area that meet weekly for playgroups and Mommy and Me walking twice a week. We also have a Mommies Night Out once a month. Http:// groups.yahoo.com/group/auburnmommiesinalabama/.

Auburn Mommy and Me Big Dog Running Co, Auburn. 10–11 a.m. Social time, story time, music/movement, arts & crafts. Ages 9 months–3 years. Free! 334-209-2580.

Auburn MOPS 1st Wednesday of each month, September-May. 9–11:30 a.m. Trinity United Methodist Church, Opelika.

Meetings open to moms with preschool children ages 5 years and under. $5 per meeting; childcare $5 per child. $25 yearly membership dues. Weekly

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Auburn United Methodist Church, Children’s Day Out Program, every Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.–12 noon. $10 per child for the entire morning, $2 each additional child. Attendance will be on a first come-first served basis. Contact Barbara Dawsey at 826-8800 for more information.

Trinity United Methodist Church (Opelika) Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:45–12. $15 per child, $5 each additional.

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air—can make asthma worse. Each child reacts differently to the factors that may trigger asthma.

We can help you recognize what makes your child's asthma worse and find simple solutions to reduce and avoid asthma attacks.

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Appointments made by physician referral only. For appointments, call: 205.638.9583

ChildrensAL.org/asthma For Children’s Financial Assistance information contact 1.844.750.8950 or visit www.childrensal.org/financial-assistance

playdates, monthly moms night out, resources, and more. www.facebook.com/AuburnOpelikaMOPS; AUMOPS@yahoo.com.

Breast Feeding class meets the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon on EAMC’s third floor. Call 528-1260 to register.

La Leche League, a support group for nursing moms, meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. @ Cornerstone Family Chiropractic, Airport Plaza, 323 Airport Road Suite E, Auburn.

For more information call LLL of Auburn/Opelika, Leader, Josie Ettinger (h)334-257-3950 or (c)334740-8780.

Main Street Farmer’s Market June 14-October 25. Broad Street, Alexander City.

256-329-9227.

MOMS Club of Auburn, a group of stay-at-home moms that meets about twice a week to provide support for each other and fun interaction for kids.

New website is www.auburnmoms.com.

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Parent Educational Workshop - Autism 2nd Tuesday of each month, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 800 2nd Avenue, Opelika.

Parent Support Group - Autism 1st Monday (unless national holiday), 9:0011:00 a.m. Location varies so check www. leecountyautism.com for complete information.

Single Moms Outreach of East Alabama Single Moms Outreach of East Alabama offers 2nd Saturdays, group classes, and more. Contact Penny Messer at 334-444-6827. Email smoea@bellsouth. net. Website www.smoea.vpweb.com or find us on facebook.

Teen Moms (for moms under 20) is a ministry that connects trained adults with pregnant girls and teenage moms. Support meetings, classes, job preparation, devotions and games. Call Laura Fuller at laura@insideyfc.com or 334-501-5637. www.insideyfc.com.

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Caregiver Support Group Caring for a family member or friends can be rewarding, but it’s not easy. Whether you are the caregiver for your parents, spouse or a dependent child, this group is for you! Learn ways to cope with every day stresses of caring for someone you love. Gain tools and resources to help you on your journey. This program is supported by the Opelika Sportsplex, Lee-Russell Agency on Aging and HomeInstead Senior Care. This group is open to the public. Meets the last Monday of each month at 12:30 p.m. at Opelika Sportsplex AAC. Instructors are: Valeri White (Sportsplex), Bridgette Sager (Home Instead Senior Care), Lisa Askew (Lee-Russell Council of Gov).

Food Allergy Support of East Alabama The Food Allergy Support of East Alabama group offers support through the sharing of information and resources. We are also working to increase awareness of food allergies in the state of Alabama.

For more information, visit our website at www. foodallergysupporteastal.org or call Barbara at 334826-3082; bkg2007@bellsouth.net.

GRACE - Post-Abortive Support Group Are you struggling with feelings of regret or sadness from having a pregnancy termination in your past? Do you feel like you can’t share these struggles with anyone? Would you like to find healing and forgiveness? You are not alone.

Women’s Hope Medical Clinic wants to help you!

You are invited to take part in our GRACE abortion recovery group. This confidential group gives you the opportunity to process the grief of your termination in a safe and non-judgmental setting.

If you would like more information about the times, dates and location for this group, call or e-mail Sherry at Women’s Hope: 334.502.7000 or sherry@ womenshope.org Don’t let the regret of the past rob you of the joy in the future. Call us today. We are here to help.

Sports

Montgomery Biscuits Baseball May 25-29.

June 5-9, 15-19, 29-30.

July 1-3, 14-18. www.biscuitsbaseball.com.

Please send your calendar events to Kendra@ auburnopelikaparents.com!

We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, you should always call ahead to confirm dates, times, location, and other information.

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Rinsing a child’s head in the tub is rarely an easy task. Finding a method and means that get the job done quickly and efficiently is the grail of shampoo-weary parents. Enter the Moby Waterfall Bath Rinser. Unlike regular pitchers and buckets which scoop up water, but pour unevenly and imprecisely, the Moby is designed with a child’s limits in mind. The wide mouth and interior channels moderate and direct the flow of water evenly and across the whole head so the rinse is complete in just 1-2 pours. The soft rubber lip of the rinser molds to the contour of a child’s head keeping water away from their face. After the rinsing is over, Moby (in the shape of its namesake whale) becomes a fun tub toy for the rest of bath time!

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Captain America:

The Angry Birds Movie MPAA Rating: PG Overall: C+ Violence: C+ Sexual Content: B+ Language: BAlcohol / Drug Use: AThe MPAA has rated The Angry Birds Movie PG for rude humor and action.

Undoubtedly you’ve heard of the Angry Birds that roost within millions of smartphones worldwide. The game has managed to attract broad demographic appeal -- in fact watching his 85-year-old mother play the game on her iPad is what led executive producer David Maisel to approach the creators of these bombastic birds and talk about making a movie. So what will take place during our 97-minute peek into the life of the Angry Birds? Pretty much what you’d expect -- birds bombing pigs (in case you aren’t aware, green pigs are the birds’ adversary) and destroying structures while trying to avoid crates of TNT. And there is an ever-so-thin storyline that leaves you wondering if there’s a deeper message to this movie or if you’re just hallucinating on too much green soda.

Red (voice of Jason Sudeikis) is the iconic main character of the game and the movie. He, along with all the other birds in this universe, inhabit one happy little island. But he is not happy. The invented backstory depicts Red as an abandoned, bullied child who was mercilessly teased for having big, bushy eyebrows. Now he has a permanently negative disposition and the more time he spends amongst the cacophony of life surrounding him, the angrier he gets.

Not surprisingly, his job as a cake delivering birthday clown doesn’t suit him well. When he has an angry meltdown and smashes a cake into a client’s face he ends up in an ager management with a flock of other angry birds.

Sitting in the therapy circle are more characters that will be familiar to game players: The speedy yellow duck-like Chuck, the can’t-help-himselffrom-blowing-up Bomb and the huge, glowering Terence. Leading these fowl offenders toward a more controlled emotional future is Matilda (voice of Maya Rudolph) a sophisticated bird with a penchant for yoga.

As expected, Red isn’t doing well with in class and when a strange ship captained by a green pig (voice of Bill Hader) appears on the island’s shore Red refuses to join the other birds’ welcoming overture. If you play the game, you’ll immediately recognize that these swine are trouble and they will be the target of all the birds’ anger by the end of the game… er… movie.

It’s the movie message that may leave parents wondering what to think.

You, or your kids, may have used these birds to bomb those green pigs in the past and if so you know the villans’ motive is to steal the birds’ eggs and eat them for breakfast. It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt, and when the scenario is put into a story arc the implied pro-violence theme seem more overt. Perhaps you’ll be pleased to see a film that doesn’t shun anger but instead teaches that frustration is an emotion that, if directed appropriately, can motivate us to fight for important goals -- in this case the lives of the birds’ children. Or you may instead be troubled by a xenophobic overtone of a story that teaches children to reject anyone who appears in your world that doesn’t look and act like you. Or you may simply wish you would have saved your movie dollars for something else.

Civil War

MPAA Rating: PG-13 Overall: BViolence: D+ Sexual Content: A Language: C+ Alcohol / Drug Use: AThe MPAA has rated Captain America: Civil War PG-13 for extended sequences of violence, action and mayhem.

I’ve been watching superhero movies for over two decades and have often wondered who paid for the massive collateral damages after the good guys annihilate the bad guy. Not only is there incredible destruction of property, there is also the loss of so many innocent lives. Now that very question is being asked by the United Nations after an Avengers’ operation in Lagos, Nigeria goes awry and leaves buildings destroyed and many people dead. This “final straw” leads to the development of the Sokovia Accord, a document that places The Avengers under the oversight of an international governing body. Not surprisingly, some of the members of the fighting force disagree with the notion of having to work within government and agendas. Steve Rogers aka Captain America (Chris Evans) is primary amongst this group. However, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is still reeling with guilt after his Siri-gone-wrong Ultron experiment led to the destruction of Sokovia. And that motivates the Iron Man to support the proposal and try to convince the others to follow his lead.

These political differences further grow after a prominent political leader is killed in a terrorist blast where the chief suspect turns out to be an old friend of Steve Rogers. Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) was Rogers’ WWII buddy until he was captured and became a victim of a Soviet-era mind control experiment.

Nevertheless, he saved the Captain’s life in the last movie and now Rogers is convinced Barnes is once again, being used as a pawn.

But Tony Stark isn’t buying any of it. He wants Rogers, and the other team members supporting him, put in jail after they thwart a police attempt to capture Barnes. This disagreement eventually leads to the ultimate superhero showdown on the tarmac of a German airport. A dozen Avengers, split evenly with six on each side, duke it out in a fight that will have fans forgetting they ever wanted popcorn.

All that fighting will also be the primary reason some parents may want to put the brakes on young kids seeing this movie. And you’ll hear a few scatological expletives and other profanities as well. Ironically, this story about placing responsibility on these enhanced humans for their reckless destruction of property and life is full of scenes featuring reckless destruction of property and life. These concerns aside, my sarcasm shouldn’t be taken to mean this film is a total waste of time. If you’re a Marvel fan, you’ve probably already bought into the first few movies and this one will satisfy.

What Parents need to know about Captain America: Civil War...

Violence: Violence is pervasive in this film which depicts characters fighting with hands/fists, weapons (such as guns, knives, arrows, claws and a boomerang-like shield), and super-human powers. Characters are shot, beaten, crushed, electrocuted, dismembered, fall from heights and blown up in explosions. Blood, bruises and grotesque injuries are shown. Characters are tortured, one with the treat of drowning – and death is implied. Characters experience pain (moaning and screaming heard) when they are given experimental drugs.

Sexual Content: A couple kisses. A man and woman quickly move away from one another when a teen boy walks into the room: the man later makes remarks to the boy about how attractive the woman is.

Language: The script includes infrequent moderate profanities, frequent mild curses, some terms of deity used as expletives and rude slang.

Alcohol / Drug Use: Experimental medicine is administered to people in a lab.

What Parents need to know about The Angry Birds Movie...

Violence: Frequent slapstick antics are presented in a comedic context. Other non-graphic violent depictions include explosions, law-breaking, lying, betrayal, robbery, acts of revenge and self defense. Some deaths are implied.

Sexual Content: Sexual innuendo and slang terms for body parts are often used. Potty humor and crude bodily functions (such as urinating) are depicted.

Language: Mild profanity and terms of deity are used infrequently. Some near–swear words are heard, along with name-calling and slurs.

Alcohol / Drug Use: Characters drink what may be alcohol at a bar.

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