tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82848181447964524092024-03-13T19:48:03.843-07:00FrugalAuburn.comA Blog about Frugal Deals, Events, and general goings-on targeted for people in and around Auburn, AL in conjunction with
<a href="http://www.FrugalAuburn.com">www.FrugalAuburn.com</a>Daisyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15605431074209367463noreply@blogger.comBlogger151125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284818144796452409.post-23825251310385362662010-07-15T19:30:00.000-07:002010-07-15T19:30:30.835-07:00Celebrate OpelikaLooks like Downtown Opelika will be having a big shin-dig this Saturday starting at 10 am with the last event scheduled at 7pm. There are supposed to be arts and crafts vendor out and looks like lots of fun <a href="http://www.facebook.com/?tid=1463479739410&sk=messages#%21/photo.php?pid=4537449&id=169138562431">events scheduled. </a><div class="blogger-post-footer">For more information on how to get the most out of Auburn visit www.frugalauburn.com</div>Daisyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15605431074209367463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284818144796452409.post-15557655983067570812010-07-15T19:03:00.000-07:002010-07-15T19:03:24.943-07:00Earth FareEven though organic produce and healthy foods are often more expensive, I am seeing the value in it more and more these days. For those other thrifters trying to fit wholesome food in under budget here are a couple of tidbits about Earthfare. <br />
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Thursday nights kids eat free from 4 - 8 at their deli. I am told that this is up to 6 kids per adult meal. You can't really beat that if you have kids!<div class="blogger-post-footer">For more information on how to get the most out of Auburn visit www.frugalauburn.com</div>Daisyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15605431074209367463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284818144796452409.post-68406881096976629062010-07-07T15:44:00.000-07:002010-07-07T15:44:00.684-07:00Owl Release July 8thHere's the info:<br />
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<div style="font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif, 'MS Sans Serif'; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-align: justify;"><b>The Southeastern Raptor Center, in collaboration with the City of Auburn Parks and Recreation Department, will release owls into the wild at</b><a href="http://www.auburnalabama.org/parks/kiesel.asp"><b>Kiesel Park</b></a><b> on Thursday, July 8. The center will host an educational program at 6:30 p.m., followed by the owl release at 7 p.m. Citizens are encouraged to bring a picnic and enjoy the scenery at </b><a href="http://www.auburnalabama.org/parks/kiesel.asp"><b>Kiesel Park</b></a><b> while taking part in this unique event.</b></div><div style="font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif, 'MS Sans Serif'; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-align: justify;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif, 'MS Sans Serif'; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-align: justify;">The majority of the birds to be released are barred and Eastern screech owls. “Most of these birds were healthy fledglings that were mistaken for orphans,” said Liz Crandall, veterinary technician with the Southeastern Raptor Center.</div><div style="font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif, 'MS Sans Serif'; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-align: justify;">Crandall will talk about not removing young, healthy wildlife; a history of the birds being released; and raptors. Two red-tailed hawks, used for educational purposes, will also be on hand.</div><div style="font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif, 'MS Sans Serif'; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-align: justify;">The mission of the center’s rehabilitation section is to rehabilitate injured, ill, or orphaned birds of prey. Annually, the Southeastern Raptor Center takes in between 200 and 275 birds of prey from across the Southeast. Birds are generally brought in by members of the public, a network of southeastern rehabilitators and educational facilities, and state and federal agencies.</div><div style="font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif, 'MS Sans Serif'; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-align: justify;">“Most of the birds come from within a 60-mile radius,” said Crandall.</div><div style="font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif, 'MS Sans Serif'; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-align: justify;">The Southeastern Raptor Center is part of the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. For more information, please call 334-844-3698.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">For more information on how to get the most out of Auburn visit www.frugalauburn.com</div>Daisyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15605431074209367463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284818144796452409.post-40710290959194879012010-07-06T12:22:00.000-07:002010-07-06T12:22:07.783-07:00Art Exhibit at Jan Dempsey<div style="color: purple;"><span style="color: black;">Here's the info:</span> </div><div style="color: purple;"><br />
</div><div style="color: purple;">The Auburn Arts Association is currently hosting the Photography Invitational I, featuring photographs by John Shadrick and Hank Siegel, on display now through July 19 at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. Don't miss your opportunity to view the exhibition and meet the artists at a reception on Saturday, July 10 from 3 - 5 p.m. at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center Art Gallery. The reception is free to the public. </div><div style="color: purple; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Admission to the Art Gallery at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center is free and open to the public Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information, please contact the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center at 501-2963 or visit <a href="http://www.auburnalabama.org/arts">www.auburnalabama.org/arts</a>.</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">For more information on how to get the most out of Auburn visit www.frugalauburn.com</div>Daisyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15605431074209367463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284818144796452409.post-39812318006116565332010-06-25T11:04:00.000-07:002010-06-25T11:04:03.402-07:00Children's Book<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Crops-Farm-Optimized-Kindle-ebook/dp/B003S9VKNQ?ie=UTF8&tag=frugalaucom-20&link_code=bil&camp=213689&creative=392969" imageanchor="1" target="_blank"><img alt="Crops on the Farm (Optimized for Kindle)" src="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&Format=_SL160_&ASIN=B003S9VKNQ&tag=frugalaucom-20" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=frugalaucom-20&l=bil&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B003S9VKNQ" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /></div><br />
For those of you who have Kindle's (and children) I have just published a children's picture book! It is priced at 99cents (which is the lowest price they would let me put it). It's got 17 pictures and shows a farmer planting his field and some of the crops that come from it. Good way to show kids where their food comes from. The farm pictured is my family's farm located here in Alabama. <img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=frugalaucom-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B003S9VKNQ" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
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Also, for any who might not know, the price of the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Wireless-Reading-Display-Generation/dp/B0015T963C?ie=UTF8&tag=frugalaucom-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Kindle</a> just got reduced to $189. Nothing like a little competition to drive the price down. It's still quite an investment, but they are nice if you can afford it.<div class="blogger-post-footer">For more information on how to get the most out of Auburn visit www.frugalauburn.com</div>Daisyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15605431074209367463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284818144796452409.post-48743786786166942882010-06-25T07:03:00.000-07:002010-06-25T07:03:20.728-07:00Fireworks!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif, 'MS Sans Serif'; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Join the City of Auburn for the Annual Fourth of July Celebration, sponsored by Briggs & Stratton Corporation, on Sunday, July 4 behind the home side of Duck Samford Stadium. This FREE community event is open to all ages. Gates open at 6 p.m., followed by live music and children's activities at 7 p.m. The evening culminates with one of THE best fireworks displays in the area at 9 p.m.</span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">For more information on how to get the most out of Auburn visit www.frugalauburn.com</div>Daisyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15605431074209367463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284818144796452409.post-41755306257977513222010-06-21T21:28:00.000-07:002010-06-21T21:28:50.682-07:00Exciting Week from the Gnu's RoomLooks like a lot of fun stuff going on this week with the Gnu's Room and the Shops at Southside:<br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Tuesday, June 22nd at 2:00 p.m. - <b>Write Time</b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Free weekly writing workshop. An hour of inspiration, sharing, and</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Tuesday, June 22nd at 5:30 p.m. - <b>Tea for Tuesday</b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Free tea tasting hosted by our resident tea expert, Chip Self. Come,</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">learn and sample - simple!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Wednesday, June 23rd at 7:00 p.m. - <b>Singer/Songwriter Competition</b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">winner is $100.00. Come support your favorite performer!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/pub/tia-gonzales/3/938/a90">Tia Gonzales</a>, Agricultural Program Assistant at Auburn University and</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">owner of Naturista Fine Garden Design, will be presenting the topic,</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">"<b>Rain Barrels: What, How & Why</b>?" Learn more about the benefits of</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">FRIDAY, JUNE 25th from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. - <b>SHOPS @ SOUTHSIDE</b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><b><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">drawings for great prizes (no purchase required) and special pricing</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">at all participating shops.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">5:30 p.m. - <b>Meet Auburn author Jim Buford</b>, who has recently had a book</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">of short stories published, "The House Across the Road." Jim will read</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">one of his stories and will be glad to sign copies of the book for you.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">5:45 p.m. - 6:20 p.m. - <b>Music by Bree Windham</b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">9:30 p.m. - <b>Drawing for prizes</b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><b>Prizes</b> (thus far, but more to come) include:</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Friday Night Wine Tastings from Fine Wine & Beer by Gus</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Whole Bean Coffee from Mama Mocha's Coffee Roastery</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Gnu's Room Gift Certificates</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Perch Gift Certificates</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Scuba Lesson from Adventure Sports</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Guitar Lesson from The Guitar Shoppe</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Yoga Session from Yoga Ananda</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">For more information on how to get the most out of Auburn visit www.frugalauburn.com</div>Daisyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15605431074209367463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284818144796452409.post-85469203068484870872010-06-11T07:30:00.001-07:002010-06-11T07:30:42.521-07:00This Week at Gnu's RoomHere's the latest from the Gnu's Room. They have some new stuff for the summer that sounds pretty good. I'm particularly excited about the tea tastings.<br />
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Here's the info:<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Friday, June 11th from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Chair Massage at the<br />
Gnu's Room<br />
<br />
Conar Rochford will be offering relaxing chair massages to erase the<br />
stress of a long, hard, hot week! Only $10.00 for a luxurious 15 minute<br />
session. Don't miss it!<br />
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We are initiating some "GNU" ideas for the summer, which will begin next week.<br />
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Try out our new Call-in Curbside Coffee (CCC)!<br />
<br />
If you are in a hurry, but need some quality coffee to jump start your<br />
day, you have a wonderful option effective with Monday, June 14th. To<br />
participate in CCC is simple:<br />
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1. Come by the Gnu's Room and purchase a gift card for any desired<br />
amount. We will keep your card on file and let you know when your<br />
balance is running low.<br />
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2. Call in your coffee order 10 minutes prior to when you wish to pick it up.<br />
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3. Park in front of the Gnu's Room (you may need to pull in behind<br />
other cars, but it will only be for a few seconds). We will deliver<br />
your coffee to your vehicle!<br />
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<br />
Tea for Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. each week<br />
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Beginning on the 15th, Chip Self, our local tea aficionado, will be<br />
offering free tea tastings at the Gnu's Room with lots of great<br />
education to accompany each sample. Chip was instrumental in the Gnu's<br />
Room carrying the fine selection of organic loose leaf teas we have.<br />
For those non-coffee drinkers out there, this is the perfect<br />
opportunity to see what else is available for the discriminating<br />
palette.<br />
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<br />
<br />
Gnu Biking Crew at 6:00 p.m. each Thursday<br />
<br />
This is a beginning biking group for women only (sorry guys - but you<br />
have lots of other options!). The meeting place will be Blooming<br />
Colors and the pace will be as slow as needed, with easy terrain.<br />
Route maps will be available. Any type of bike is acceptable and if<br />
you don't have a bike, the city of Auburn has loaner bikes. You use<br />
the bike for two weeks at no cost and get a helmet by just showing<br />
your i.d. The total time for the ride will be about an hour and a half<br />
allowing time for warm up and cool down. Since the ride will not be<br />
over before it starts to get dark, you will need to have lights for<br />
the front and back of your bike, a reflective vest, and a helmet. June<br />
17th will be the first group ride. If you have any questions, please<br />
contact Ginger Purvis at 524-4767.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;"><br />
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The Gnu's Room Bookstore & Coffee House<br />
414 S Gay St<br />
Auburn, AL 36830<br />
334.821.5550</span><a href="http://www.thegnusroom.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">www.thegnusroom.com</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;"><br />
Coffee-Books-Community</span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">For more information on how to get the most out of Auburn visit www.frugalauburn.com</div>Daisyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15605431074209367463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284818144796452409.post-71000425181982760882010-06-06T19:49:00.000-07:002010-06-06T19:49:53.257-07:00Yard Sale at New Leaf Galleries<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">I've been meaning to post about New Leaf Galleries for a while now. It's an upscale furniture consignment store in Opelika, AL. Of course, it's not super cheap or free like I normally get excited about, but the prices are really good for furniture. The store is beautiful, all the furniture is great, and the people working there are really helpful. If you are looking for furniture this is definitely a good stop. Also, I just got an invitation to an Anniversary Yard Sale they are having. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">Here's the info:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Come celebrate New Leaf!<br />
<br />
Can you believe it's been a year?<br />
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Come see us on June 19th for a free hot dog cookout and a non-profit yard sale to benefit Original Design Outfitters (</span><a href="http://originaldesignoutfitters.com/" rel="nofollow" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">http://originaldesignoutfitters.com/</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">) and CONVERGE auburn (</span><a href="http://convergeauburn.org/" rel="nofollow" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">http://convergeauburn.org/</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">).<br />
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We'll also be cooking hot dogs in the parking lot, so don't miss your chance at a free lunch!</span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">For more information on how to get the most out of Auburn visit www.frugalauburn.com</div>Daisyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15605431074209367463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284818144796452409.post-70852552156161428792010-06-06T19:43:00.001-07:002010-06-06T19:43:54.522-07:00Auburn Stride Walkers June Schedule<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif, 'MS Sans Serif'; line-height: 16px;"></span><br />
<div style="font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">Looking to add a little more movement to your daily routine? Join the City of Auburn Parks and Recreation Department and the Auburn Stride Walkers every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday this month at 9 a.m. as they explore various City walking trails as a group. Participants may walk at their own pace and distance. Join us for the following walks this month:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">June 2</span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">Kiesel Park<br />
520 Chadwick Lane </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">June 4</span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">Ogletree Village Shopping Center<br />
Meet in parking lot near Moores Mill Road</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">June 7</span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;"> <br />
Auburn Public Library<br />
749 East Thach Ave.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">June 9</span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;"><br />
Town Creek Park<br />
1150 South Gay Street</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">June 11</span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">Charlotte & Curtis Ward Bike Path<br />
Located at entrance to Chewacla State Park </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">June 14</span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;"> <br />
Jule Collins Smith Museum<br />
Located off South College Street </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">June 16</span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">Hickory Dickory Park<br />
1400 Hickory Ln & N. Cedarbrook</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">June 18</span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">Dean Road Recreation Center<br />
307 South Dean Road</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">June 21</span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;"><br />
Kiesel Park<br />
520 Chadwick Lane</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">June 23</span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">Ogletree Village Shopping Center<br />
Meet in parking lot near Moores Mill Road</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">June 25</span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">Auburn Public Library<br />
749 East Thach Avenue</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">June 28</span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;"><br />
Town Creek Park<br />
1150 South Gay Street</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">June 30</span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">Charlotte & Curtis Ward Bike Path<br />
Located at entrance to Chewacla State Park<br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: right;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px;"><div style="font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">This program is open to all ages and is free to the public. Participants are encouraged to bring bottled water and wear comfortable walking shoes. For more information, please contact Melissa Weldon at 501-2946 or Dee Watson at 501-2948. Walks will not be held on rainy days.</span></span></div></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">For more information on how to get the most out of Auburn visit www.frugalauburn.com</div>Daisyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15605431074209367463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284818144796452409.post-2761164975137239192010-05-26T20:15:00.001-07:002010-05-26T20:15:50.030-07:00Farmer's Market<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The Main Street Farmers Market opens Tuesday, June 1st at 2:00!!! Nothing better than 'Fresh from the Farm' fruits and vegetables!!! Any Fresher & You’d be Driving a Tractor!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I think that the market at Ag Heritage Park at AU has also started up. It's on Thursdays from 3:00 to 6:00pm.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">For more information on how to get the most out of Auburn visit www.frugalauburn.com</div>Daisyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15605431074209367463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284818144796452409.post-74373668778985890422010-05-26T07:18:00.000-07:002010-05-26T07:18:09.958-07:00$1 Movies at the TheatreThis summer Carmike is offering $1 movie tickets on Tuesdays starting at 10am on some select movies. <br />
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<a href="http://www.carmike.com/promotions.aspx?id=80">http://www.carmike.com/promotions.aspx?id=80</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">For more information on how to get the most out of Auburn visit www.frugalauburn.com</div>Daisyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15605431074209367463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284818144796452409.post-80235222692468781492010-05-25T06:31:00.001-07:002010-05-25T06:31:28.937-07:00Towel DayFor any Douglas Adams fans out there....Don't forget it's Towel Day Today!<br />
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Towel_Day">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Towel_Day</a><br />
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And if you did....DON'T PANIC<div class="blogger-post-footer">For more information on how to get the most out of Auburn visit www.frugalauburn.com</div>Daisyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15605431074209367463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284818144796452409.post-87873984462363016892010-05-19T14:11:00.000-07:002010-05-19T14:11:00.875-07:00Turtle Release this Saturday<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The Forest Ecology Preserve is releasing turtles on Saturday:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Our turtle habitat is getting crowded! As the weather has warmed up and turtles have been on the move we see more turtles on the roadway. We've had several folks bring us turtles rescued from the busy streets of Auburn to come live a more peaceful life at the preserve. Come out Saturday morning @ 9:00am as we release two of these turtles back into the forest at the Ecology Preserve. Auburn Graduate and Preserve Volunteer Daisy Griffin will give a short presentation about box turtles followed by an optional hike. During the presentation there will be live turtles to view and touch. Meet at the Pavilion. Free Admission.<br />
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Also, remember our turtle habitat and its permanent residents are accessible to view 7 days a week. For pictures and more information check out </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/auburnpreserve" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr>auburnpreserve</span></a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">For more information on how to get the most out of Auburn visit www.frugalauburn.com</div>Daisyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15605431074209367463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284818144796452409.post-8425130136669035202010-05-19T10:13:00.000-07:002010-05-19T10:13:19.745-07:00An Affordable CSA?I have long been interested in joining a CSA group. CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture and basically boils down to you pay a monthly fee and get fresh, local veggies, fruit, eggs, meat, whatever, each week. I love this idea! I looked into it in Auburn and found that <a href="http://www.randlefarms.com/">Randle Farms</a> had a CSA program. I heard great and wonderful things about their produce. I couldn't afford their prices. So I am excited to hear about a new CSA coming to town. The <a href="http://www.growalabama.com/index.shtml">Grow Alabama program</a> is now delivering to Auburn. They seem to have reasonable prices and even let you customize your orders. <div><br />
</div><div>Has anyone tried them out yet? Check it out <a href="http://www.growalabama.com/index.shtml">here.</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">For more information on how to get the most out of Auburn visit www.frugalauburn.com</div>Daisyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15605431074209367463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284818144796452409.post-11163268704431123092010-05-18T14:11:00.000-07:002010-05-18T14:11:00.900-07:00Gnu's Room EventsThe Latest from the Gnu's Room:<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Tuesday, May 19th at 2:00 p.m. - The Write Time<br />
Writers of any expertise are invited. Facilitated by Helen Silverstein<br />
and other group members. No charge for this event.<br />
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Wednesday, May 20th at 5:30 p.m. - Coffee Cupping<br />
Sarah Barnett hosts a weekly tasting featuring coffee from 3 regions.<br />
No charge for this event.<br />
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Wednesday, May 20th at 7:00 p.m. - Singer/Songwriter Contest<br />
$4.00 entry fee for competitors, $5.00 admission for spectators. $100<br />
cash prize to winner. All original music, co-sponsored by The Guitar<br />
Shoppe.<br />
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Friday, May 21st at 7:00 p.m. - Live Music by Barefoot For Native<br />
This trio from England is touring the U.S. and bringing their<br />
beautiful harmonies to the Gnu's Room. They are promoting their music<br />
with an EP, which will be available for purchase at the concert. $5.00<br />
suggested donation.<br />
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Saturday, May 22nd at 7:00 p.m. - Live Music by Errick Johnson<br />
Local performer Errick Johnson makes jazz and big band standards his<br />
own with his silky vocals accompanied by keyboard. $5.00 suggested<br />
donation.<br />
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Next week:<br />
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Tuesday, May 25th at 2:00 p.m. - The Write Time<br />
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Tuesday, May 26 at 6:30 p.m. - Science Cafe Auburn<br />
Dr. Douglas Pitt of Auburn Chiropractic Health Clinic presents the<br />
topic, "The Science of Chiropractic: Dispelling the Myths." A Q&A will<br />
follow the presentation.<br />
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Wednesday, May 26th at 5:30 p.m. - Coffee Cupping</span><span style="color: #888888;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;"><br />
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The Gnu's Room Bookstore & Coffee House<br />
414 S Gay St<br />
Auburn, AL 36830<br />
334.821.5550</span><a href="http://www.thegnusroom.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">www.thegnusroom.com</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;"><br />
Coffee-Books-Community</span></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">For more information on how to get the most out of Auburn visit www.frugalauburn.com</div>Daisyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15605431074209367463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284818144796452409.post-26851109435574075872010-05-13T15:24:00.000-07:002010-05-13T15:24:13.445-07:00Art Exhibit at Jan Dempsey<div style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-size: small;">The 12th Annual Juried Art Show and Transitions exhibition are currently on display at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. </span></div><div style="color: #351c75; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">A reception for both exhibitions will be held on Saturday, May 15 from 4 – 6 p.m. at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. The reception is free and open to the public. </span></div><div style="color: #351c75; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Juried Art Show includes 37 works by 25 local artists that were judged by Richard Metzger, executive director of the Troy-Pike Cultural Arts Center and the Johnson Center for the Arts in Troy, Ala. Of the 37 works, nine were selected for special recognition. Winners will be announced at the reception.</span></div><div style="color: #351c75; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Julie Plasketes and her son, Rivers Plasketes, are currently exhibiting Transitions, a collection of their works, to celebrate his graduation from high school and acceptance into the New York School of Visual Arts.</span></div><div style="color: #351c75; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Art Gallery and Gallery II are open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. For more information about the exhibitions, please call the Arts Center at 501-2963 or visit <a href="http://www.auburnalabama.org/arts">www.auburnalabama.org/arts</a>.</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">For more information on how to get the most out of Auburn visit www.frugalauburn.com</div>Daisyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15605431074209367463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284818144796452409.post-52876190867816754972010-05-13T09:23:00.001-07:002010-05-13T09:23:42.148-07:00Mini-Golf $3.00 a game this Saturday<span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="color: black;">Here's the info: </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;">The USA Mini Golf team</span><br />
<div style="color: #351c75;"> <a href="http://www.usaminigolf.com/" target="_blank">http://www.usaminigolf.com</a><br />
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Saturday, May 15th<br />
11am to 11pm CDT<br />
<br />
Special USA Mini Golf Birthday Rate: $3.00 per game!<br />
<br />
Contest Prizes throughout the day!<br />
Prizes include:<br />
- Coupons<br />
- T-shirts<br />
- YEAR PASSES!<br />
<br />
Fun! Fun! Fun!<br />
<br />
We are located at the USA Town Center<br />
In Opelika-- just off I-85 at exit 62.<br />
Please see our website for more information.<br />
<a href="http://www.usaminigolf.com/" target="_blank">http://www.usaminigolf.com</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">For more information on how to get the most out of Auburn visit www.frugalauburn.com</div>Daisyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15605431074209367463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284818144796452409.post-65474197010099046422010-05-12T18:23:00.001-07:002010-05-12T18:23:50.892-07:00Touch a Truck<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">TOUCH-A-TRUCK<br />
IN DOWNTOWN OPELIKA<br />
<br />
Saturday, June 5, 2010 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.<br />
RAIN DATE: Saturday, June 12, 2010,<br />
same time, same place.<br />
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What is Touch-a-Truck?<br />
On June 5th in downtown Opelika there will be trucks and<br />
other vehicles of all shapes and sizes for children, under adult<br />
supervision, to touch and explore. BRING YOUR CAMERA!!!<br />
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Who is planning and supporting Touch-a-Truck?<br />
Touch-a-Truck is a joint project of Opelika Main Street, the Opelika Chamber of Commerce,<br />
the City of Opelika, Keep Opelika Beautiful and Rusty Sheehan State Farm.<br />
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What kinds of vehicles will be on display?<br />
A Fire Engine, a Mobile Command Unit, an Ambulance, a<br />
School Bus, Construction and Military Equipment, a UPS Truck,<br />
and many more!!! Children are encouraged to touch, climb an explore the trucks<br />
(and even honk the horn if they’d like!)<br />
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How much will Touch-a-Truck cost?<br />
In lieu of admission, each child is asked to bring a new toy to<br />
be donated to the Lee County Sheriff's Office<br />
Toys-for-Tots Program. Admission is free.<br />
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Thanks to these Touch-a-Truck Sponsors!!!<br />
Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones, Smith T Building Supply,<br />
Grady’s Tire and Auto, Rusty Sheehan State Farm,<br />
ESG Operations, Opelika Light and Power and E.A. Investments.</span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">For more information on how to get the most out of Auburn visit www.frugalauburn.com</div>Daisyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15605431074209367463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284818144796452409.post-38353025451278659402010-05-12T17:48:00.001-07:002010-05-12T17:48:00.695-07:00Free Concert in the Park ThursdayJust a reminder about this week's Sundown Concert:<br />
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<div style="color: purple;">The May Sundown Concert Series at Town Creek Park continues on Thursday, May 13 at 6 p.m. with a performance by MUSE. Join the City of Auburn Parks and Recreation Department every Thursday in May for live musical performances at Auburn’s newest park, located on South Gay Street. Citizens are encouraged to bring a blanket, chairs, and picnic and enjoy an evening of FREE musical entertainment. Additional parking for the concert is available at Wrights Mill Road Elementary School.</div><div style="color: purple;"><br />
</div><div style="color: purple;">MUSE is an Auburn-based, three-person vocal/acoustic group that has been performing throughout the Southeast for 32 years. The group has performed at events such as City Stages in Birmingham, Downtown Jam in Columbus, GA, and the SEC Basketball Tournament in New Orleans. With two albums and one CD of original music to their credit, MUSE's unique style has evolved through careful attention to and particular emphasis on creative vocal harmonies. With a repertoire of over 100 songs, the group boasts a number of original songs, as well as music by artists such as Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Crosby, Stills and Nash, The Eagles, The Beatles, James Taylor, Jimmy Buffet, and Paul Simon. Group members include Tom Harper on acoustic guitar and vocals; George Konstant on acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, harmonica, and vocals; and Larry Shaw on electric bass and vocals. Both Harper and Konstant are two of the group's original members.</div><div style="color: purple;"><br />
</div><span style="color: purple;">Join us as we welcome MUSE to the stage at the May Sundown Concert Series at Town Creek Park. For more information, visit </span><a href="http://www.auburnalabama.org/parks" style="color: purple;">www.auburnalabama.org/parks </a><span style="color: purple;">and click on the “Special Events” tab or contact the Dean Road Recreation Center at 501-2930. </span><div class="blogger-post-footer">For more information on how to get the most out of Auburn visit www.frugalauburn.com</div>Daisyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15605431074209367463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284818144796452409.post-4753111771779802592010-05-12T12:05:00.000-07:002010-05-12T12:05:00.385-07:00Storytime at Mamunchis<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;"></span><br />
<h2 style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.mamunchis.com/">Mamunchis</a> is a new store in Opelika, AL and they are offering free story-times on Fridays:</span></h2><h2 style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
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</h2><h2 style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Drop In Play Date and Story Time</h2><br />
Come and join us every Friday for play dates and story time. Mamunchis and It Takes a Village Enrichment Center is excited to offer a place where parent can network while their children play and learn.<br />
Every Friday<br />
12months to 4 years 10am-11am<br />
Story Time *For all ages with books, songs, puppets! 11am-1130am<br />
12 months and under 1130am-1230pm<br />
$5/session for play date<br />
Story time is FREE!<div class="blogger-post-footer">For more information on how to get the most out of Auburn visit www.frugalauburn.com</div>Daisyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15605431074209367463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284818144796452409.post-8124316657540661122010-05-12T08:13:00.000-07:002010-05-12T08:13:24.538-07:00Forest Ecology Preserve is on FacebookThe <a href="http://www.facebook.com/auburnpreserve">Forest Ecology Preserve</a> is a nature park located out on College Street past the fisheries. Admission to the preserve is free to the public and it is open 7 days a week during sunlight hours. There are hiking trails, a pond, a turtle habitat, a bird viewing area w/ scope, a butterfly garden, nature playground and lots of other cool things to explore there. They are also always putting on various events that are usually interesting and cheap. <br />
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They recently started a Facebook page where they are able to post a myriad of updates. There are updates on there from upcoming events to hey the irises are blooming at the pond right now. I would definitely recommend <a href="http://www.facebook.com/auburnpreserve">checking it out</a>.<br />
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www.facebook.com/auburnpreserve<div class="blogger-post-footer">For more information on how to get the most out of Auburn visit www.frugalauburn.com</div>Daisyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15605431074209367463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284818144796452409.post-52774452601173867482010-05-11T06:52:00.000-07:002010-05-11T06:52:25.034-07:00Red Baron House PartyI tried out a site called <a href="http://houseparty.com/">HouseParty.com</a> recently. I signed up, picked the Red Baron Pizza party and applied to be a host (just fill out a quick survey) and was accepted. It was so nice. They provided a ready made party, from organizing the invitations and guest list, to sending a box with party favors & decorating goodies, to dropping off 3 Red Baron Pan Pizzas and 2 Red Baron Pastas at my house before the party time. It ended up being tons of fun and the food was great. I barely got a bite of the pasta because it was gone so fast. <div><br />
</div><div>If you want a $1.00 off coupon for Red Baron check out www.RedBaron.com/PanParty</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">For more information on how to get the most out of Auburn visit www.frugalauburn.com</div>Daisyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15605431074209367463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284818144796452409.post-69205750414853794672010-05-10T11:58:00.000-07:002010-05-10T11:58:00.684-07:00Opelika Main StreetThe stores on Opelika's Main Street Association have a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Opelika-Main-Street/138417198022?ref=ts&v=wall">facebook page</a>. This is a nice resource to see promotions and what's happening in Opelika if you want to check it out.<div class="blogger-post-footer">For more information on how to get the most out of Auburn visit www.frugalauburn.com</div>Daisyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15605431074209367463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284818144796452409.post-76184088704665838952010-05-09T17:15:00.000-07:002010-05-09T17:15:00.366-07:00Food Bank Celebration<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 16px;"></span><br />
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">On May 15th at 6 PM there will be a celebration for Caroline Donnelly's successful East Alabama Food Bank bicycle tour from St Augustine, FL to San Diego, CA. Please also celebrate Robert (Dr. Death) Donnelly's 31 years of teaching at Auburn University! Please bring food or drink to share and a monetary donation to the East Alabama Food Bank.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">As of May 4th the donations were : $875.00 and 3667 pounds of food. It is exciting to be at this point but we would love to meet or exceed the goals set in February.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Please RSVP via email to </span><a href="mailto:carolinedonnelly@bellsouth.net" shape="rect" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">carolinedonnelly@bellsouth.net</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><wbr></wbr>.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Thank you all! Mrs .D really looks forward to hearing from you. If you will forward this invitation to all of your friends and family so they too can participate too it would be very much appreciated.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Caroline and Bob</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">For more information on how to get the most out of Auburn visit www.frugalauburn.com</div>Daisyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15605431074209367463noreply@blogger.com0