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Community Calendar

 

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB: The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lee County will receive a percentage of all sales made at the TigerTown Chick-Fil-A restaurant between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 p.m the last Friday of each month.

 

Going on now: Register for a trip from July 1-18 for a Trinity UMC holiday cruise from New York to Bermuda. All friends and families are welcome to join for a Holland America Line cruise. Special Trinity UMC rate is $999 for an ocean-view cabin. Contact travel agent Dena (800) 758-5693, Mon. thru Fri., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., dena@tripres.com or contact Wesley Bell (334) 745-1571 for more information.

Going on now: Pre-registration for ‘Heritage Cake Contest and Tasting Party’ at Pioneer Park in Loachapoka on Feb. 12, with judging from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Entry fee is $5. For the purposes of the contest, a heritage cake is one made from a recipe either 100 years old or handed down through three generations. For more information, see www.leecountyhistoricalsociety.org, email heritagecake2012@yahoo.com or
call (334) 502-4945.

Going on now: Registration for the Junior League of Lee County’s annual Art/Walk Run at Town Creek Park on April 14. Participants choose a 1.5 mile of 5K walk or timed 5K run. The event offers doodie bags, prizes, refreshments and activities for children. Last year’s event raised $13,351, whereby the League was able to provide resources to five community agencies that focus on arts and literacy for children. More information is available at www.juniorleagueofleecounty.com.

 

Mondays: Smith Station Military Chapter of MOAA meets weekly at Mike & Ed’s at 5 p.m. For more information leave message at 334.297.5581. www.nonukesforiran.org

Tuesdays: Concerned Americans of Lee County meet weekly at Shakey’s Pizza at 7 p.m. For more information, e-mail frank@frankdillman.com.

 

Wednesdays: Darden Wellness Clinic Serving the Community from 9 a.m. - Noon at The Darden House. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call (334) 528-1438.

 

Thursdays: Emergency Preparedness Forum meets weekly at The American Grill at the USA Outlet Center in Opelika at 6 p.m. Topics include food preparation, shelter, solar energy, gardening and where to find water. All are welcome at no charge. For more information, contact David (334.524.8566) or Steve (334.707.4492).

 

Job Search Support Group: Job Support Group (JSG) is a great networking group for professionals out of work and in search of employment. The JSG meetings allow participants to exchange ideas about the job search process and receive encouragement from group members. The JSG meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 4 p.m. at the Goodwill Career Center. Questions about the program can be directed to Ted Bryant at (334) 275-4185.

The Lee County Humane Society (LCHS) is selling their beautiful full-color, 32-page calendar for only $10, and all proceeds benefit the animals at the shelter. Over 50 pets were entered into the voting contest at the shelter to see which would be featured as the cover pet and pets of the month. All of the pets' pictures that entered into the contest are included in the calendar.

 

	Friday, February 3 & 10, Saturday, February 11
	The 2012 Storybook Farm ‘Cowboy Roundup' will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Advanced reservations only- $30 head wrangler and one cowboy, $5 additional cowboy and $10 for additional wrangler. For tickets, call (334) 444-5966 or go online to www.HopeOnHorseback.org.
	Friday, February 3
	All families of children with special needs are invited to Lakeview Baptist Church at 6 p.m. for a special evening: A nice dinner, free childcare and an encouraging word from Greg Lucas, author and parent of a son with special needs. Registration is limited. To find out more and to register go to: www.lakeviewatthewell.com
	Friday, February 3
	Monthly open mic opportunity at Gnu’s Room begins at 7 p.m. If you are a writer, poet, spoken word artist, storyteller or musician, you are invited to share your craft with us in a comfortable and supportive environment. This is a great chance to try out new material or just share what’s on your mind as an artist. http://www.thegnusroom.com
	Saturday, February 4
	Book and music events at Gnu’s Room: Jimmy Johnson at 4 p.m. A nationally syndicated cartoonist and creator of the popular “Arlo and Janis” strip will do a signing of his most recent collection Beaucoup Arlo and Janis; Kathy Hughes at 5:30 p.m., will present her debut novel, “Moonlight Memories” and be available for signing copies. If you are unable to attend, but would like to reserve a copy, call (334) 821-5550; Music by Erisa Rei at 7 p.m. no cover charge, but a suggested donation of $5 to support her new CD, “Black Ball,” available for purchase. For more information and to sample her music, visit http://www.erisareimusic.com.
	Thursday, February 9
	Champions for Kids Campaign kick-off luncheon at Parkway Baptist Church, in Auburn at 11:30 a.m. with lunch provided by Outback Steakhouse. Guest speaker Thomas Gossom, Jr. was the first African American athlete to graduate from Auburn University. Reservations recommended. Call (334) 502-1311 or email clubs@bgcleeco.org by Feb. 3. Lunch tickets are $10/person and checks can be made payable to: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Lee County.
	Saturday, February 11
	Friends of Camp ASCCA’s Valentine’s Dinner & Dance at the Event Center from 7:30 to 11 p.m. For information and reservations contact Dana Rickman (256) 825-9226 or email dana@campascca.org.
	Sunday, February 12
	‘Heritage Cake Contest and Tasting Party’ at Pioneer Park in Loachapoka, judging from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Entry fee is $5. For the purposes of the contest, a heritage cake is one made from a recipe either 100 years old or handed down through three generations. For more information, see www.leecountyhistoricalsociety.org, email heritagecake2012@yahoo.com or call (334) 502-4945.
	Monday, February 13
	The spring session of Christian Women’s Job Corps of Lee County will be at Auburn United Methodist Church. CWJC is a local ministry dedicated to equipping women in need with life and employment skills necessary to achieve self-sufficiency. CWJC reaches this goal by offering courses such as computer skills, budgeting, family relations, time management, communication, job skills, parenting, health and fitness and bible study. Applications are now being accepted and interviews are being scheduled. For more information contact laurae@aumc.net or (334) 524-5529.
	Saturday, February 18
	Hospice Advantage EAMC presents Moonlight Masquerade at Saugahatchee Country at 7 p.m. Tickets are $100 per person. For tickets or more information, contact Sheri Burdell or Christine McIntosh at (334) 826-1899 or email sburdell@hospiceadvantage.com and/or cmcintosh@hospiceadvantage.com.
	Saturday, February 18
	All persons who were members of any/all National Guard units in Opelika are invited to attend a reunion at the Pepperell American Legion Post 152 from 4 p.m. until to 7 p.m. The attire is casual and members and their spouse are invited. Notify James Aston (334) 749-0722, or Carey Daughtry, (334) 705-0917, for further details. Bring old photos and a story, if you want. The costs will depend on number of attendees and T-shirt sizes and amount of order.
	Friday, February 24
	Celebrate Life/EAMC Foundation Events is a two-day event to raise awareness about how the hospitals touches lives daily and to raise funds to support hospital programs. 97.7 Kicker FM Share-A-Thon for EAMC at 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wellness Clinic at EAMC Health Resource Center. Participate in one event or all. Call (334) 528-5874 or visit celebratelife.eamc.org.

 

 

 

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