FrugalAuburn.com: March 2010

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Gnu's Room Events

Here's the latest from the Gnu's Room:

Thursday, April 1st at 3:00 p.m. - Beyond Doggerrel Poetry Society

Poets are invited to participate in this weekly workshop facilitated
by Claire Feild. Bring your finished or in process work for
discussion. There is no charge for this event.

Friday, April 2nd at 7:00 p.m. - Expressions Cafe

Authors, poets, storyteller, spoken word artists and musicians are
invited to share their work with an appreciative and supportive
audience on the first Friday evening of each month.

Tuesday, April 6th at 2:00 p.m. - The Write Time

This group meets weekly and is for writers of any level of expertise
to receive inspiration, information and support from other writers.
The group is facilitated by Helen Silverstein and there is no charge
for participation.

Please check our website at www.thegnusroom.com for more information
on these and other upcoming events.

Look for us on FaceBook at Gnu's Room Events.

Don't forget to take a peek at www.offbeatauburn.com for information
on all the coolest things to do in Auburn and Opelika!

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The Gnu's Room Bookstore & Coffee House
414 S Gay St
Auburn, AL 36830
334.821.5550
www.thegnusroom.com
Coffee-Books-Community

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Auburn City Fest

It's time again for Auburn's annual bash, CityFest! CityFest gets me excited because it's a really fun day filled with lots of free entertainment. There will be huge blowup jumpy house things for the kids, a birds of prey exhibit, Aubie will be wandering around, the kids can get their face-painted and a storyteller will be entertaining any who can sit still long enough. There is also supposed to be a performance by the Bama Air Dogs, and plenty of good musical talent playing. Not to mention the fun of carnival food and checking out all the cool vendors (although that part is less frugal).

CityFest is April 24th this year, from 9am - 4pm. www.auburncityfest.com for more info.

Easter Egg Hunt April 3

Auburn is once again having a big easter egg hunt for the entire city. Sounds like a good time...

Join the City of Auburn Parks and Recreation Department for the 29th Annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by Wachovia, on Saturday, April 3 at 11 a.m. at Kiesel Park. This FREE community event is one of the largest egg hunts in Lee County and features more than 25,000 eggs hidden over a four acre area. Children ages 12 and under are invited to attend. Enjoy live music, free soft drinks, balloons, and a chance to have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny! The Greater Kiwanis Club of Auburn will be selling hot dogs and hamburgers. Proceeds will benefit needy families throughout the community. In the event of rain, the egg hunt will be held on Sunday, April 4 at 2 p.m.

Due to the Wire Road Bridge Replacement Project, citizens attending the Easter Egg Hunt may need to access Kiesel Park via alternate routes along AL Highway 14. Please allow adequate time to arrive at the event. For the latest construction updates, please visit the City of Auburn online atwww.auburnalabama.org.

For more information, visit www.auburnalabama.org/parks/events.asp or contact the Dean Road Recreation Center at 501-2930.

Don't Forget Earth Hour

Tonight, March 27th at 8:30 pm people around the globe are shutting off their lights (and unplugging appliances) to participate in Earth Hour.

If you aren't familiar with Earth Hour, it is a simple way to show your support for our Earth and earth friendly change. You can find out all about it HERE.

Here's an article with some ideas on what to do during the hour of darkness.

This is a simple way to help out our Earth...let's see how dark Auburn can get tonight!

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Earth Hour Saturday Night

On Saturday night, March 27th at 8:30 pm people around the globe are shutting off their lights (and unplugging appliances) to participate in Earth Hour.

If you aren't familiar with Earth Hour, it is a simple way to show your support for our Earth and earth friendly change. You can find out all about it HERE.

Here's an article with some ideas on what to do during the hour of darkness.

This is a simple way to help out our Earth...let's see how dark Auburn can get Saturday night!

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Gnu's Rooom Events

Here's the latest from the Gnu's Room, our local used and rare book store:

The Gnu's Room now has new t-shirts available! The folks who have
already been by to get one really love the "gnu" design. Thanks to our
friends at Mammoth Printing for the great job making them. Get yours
today for only $8.50 plus tax! Available sizes: S-M-L-XL-2X-3X.

Mama Mocha's Coffee Roastery Coffee Cuppings

Don't forget, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Sarah Barnett of
Mama Mocha's Coffee Roastery offers complimentary coffee cuppings at
5:30 p.m. If you participate, we promise you will leave with a wealth
of new knowledge about coffee and a 25% discount on a pound of one of
the three delicious coffees being cupped that day!

Saturday, March 27th, 6:30 p.m. - "The Southern Wing and a Prayer Tour"

Authors River Jordan and Shellie Rushing Tomlinson were challenged by
a mutual fan to join forces and take their respective radio selves on
the road to interview book sellers, book clubs, readers and yes – even
each other - as they create shows focused on great storytelling. The
challenge has been accepted and The Southern Wing and A Prayer Tour
took flight on March 18th and ends on April 1. They are making one of
their stops at the Gnu's Room. Book lovers will not want to miss out
on the storytelling fun run as River and Shellie charge across the
south reading from "Saints In Limbo" (River Jordan) and "Suck Your
Stomach In and Put Some Color On," (Shellie Rushing Tomlinson)
interview each other with surprise questions and comments at every
stop, talk to book clubs about their favorite new reads, and query
those great unsung heroes – the booksellers themselves about just how
they found themselves supporting thousands of writers and millions of
written words every year, all of which will be featured in upcoming
radio programs. Check out their blog:
southernwingandaprayer.blogspot.com and each of their individual
websites: www.riverjordan.us and www.allthingssouthern.com.

Tuesday, March 30th, 2:00 p.m. - The Write Time

An hour of inspiration, sharing and information for writers at all
levels of expertise, facilitated by Helen Silverstein.

Friday, April 2nd, 7:00 p.m. - Expressions Cafe

Poets, storytellers, musicians, spoken word artists, writers, and
actors are invited to perform their work on the first Friday evening
of each month for an appreciative and enthusiastic audience. Everyone
is welcome!

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The Gnu's Room Bookstore & Coffee House
414 S Gay St
Auburn, AL 36830
334.821.5550
www.thegnusroom.com
Coffee-Books-Community

Thunder over Alabama Air Show

OPEN HOUSE AND AIR SHOW

MAXWELL AIRFORCE BASE, MONTGOMERY

MARCH 27-28, 2010

GATES OPEN AT 8:30AM

This looks like it will be a fun time and is free and open to the public. They are planning on having a plethora of different planes out to show, including a replica wright's brothers plane. Click on the links below for more information.

Here is an article about the show.

Directions from Auburn