PARKS AND RECREATION 2021 FALL QUARTER BROCHURE
FALL QUARTER REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 2 auburnalabama.org/parks GENERAL INFORMATION ABBREVIATION GUIDE REGISTRATION GUIDELINES Registration will be held weekdays from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Harris Center, starting August 2. Registration will be accepted in-person only. No phone FEE/PAYABLE registration. Registration will only be accepted from participants who live or work COA City of Auburn in the City of Auburn during the first two weeks of registration, August 2-18. After AAA Auburn Arts Association Wednesday August 25 registration at the Harris Center ends. If you would like to AAB Auburn Advisory Board register you must contact the instructor. AACT Auburn Area Community Theatre ABSA Auburn Baseball/Softball Association ASA Auburn Soccer Association EOO Exceptional Outreach Organization The Auburn Parks and Recreation Department Administrative offices are located in the IAMBK I Am My Brother’s Keeper Harris Center at 425 Perry Street and are open Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. INST Instructor REGISTRATION: Registration is required for all programs. Unless otherwise noted, Program fees are listed in bold immediately following registration will be taken Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Harris Center. Your the program description, unless otherwise noted. early registration makes a difference, as all programs have a minimum participation requirement. Registration is accepted on a first come, first served basis. After a class has reached capacity, names will be placed on a waiting list. Please stop by the Harris Center, DATES/DAYS Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. to register. Contact us at (334) 501-2930 for questions or OF THE WEEK more information. Dates are listed in month/date format. For example, PHOTOS: City of Auburn staff will periodically take photos of program participants and May 1 is listed as 5/1. park visitors. These photos may be used in our publications, including seasonal program M Monday guides, facility brochures, advertisements and on our website. If you do not wish to have T Tuesday your photo taken, please notify the photographer at that time. W Wednesday WAIVER AND RELEASE: All participants in programs conducted by the City of Auburn R Thursday Parks and Recreation Department are required to sign a liability/waiver release form. F Friday Participants under the age of 19 will be required to have a parent/guardian sign for them. SA Saturday FEES: Classes with fees paid to the CITY OF AUBURN or AUBURN ADVISORY BOARD SU Sunday must be paid at the time of registration. Participants for classes paid to the INSTRUCTOR EO Every Other must be paid at the first class meeting. REFUNDS: Refunds will be given only when a participant cancels from an activity before FACILITIES/LOCATIONS the first class or tryout day. The Administrative Office must be notified in order to receive a refund. If registration does not secure the minimum number required for a class to be AA Auburn Arboretum held, the class will be canceled and a refund mailed. To receive a refund where the fee is AHS Auburn High School payable to the instructor, you must notify the instructor for that class. AHST Auburn High School Track CEMETERIES: Auburn Parks and Recreation is responsible for Memorial Park, ADB Auburn Dixie Baseball Westview, Pine Hill, and Town Creek Cemeteries. To purchase bronze markers or lots, AJHS Auburn Junior High School arrange for burial or for more information, please pick up the cemetery brochure or APL Auburn Public Library contact the Harris Center at (334) 501-2930. ASC Auburn Softball Complex PICNIC FACILITIES: Picnic facilities at Duck Samford, Kiesel, Town Creek, Bowden, ASF Auburn Soccer Fields - Shug Jordan Fields Sam Harris, Martin Luther King and Felton Little Parks are available for reservations. To ATPS Auburn Technology Park South - Lake reserve a park, contact the Harris Center at (334) 501-2930. BCC Boykin Community Center RENT-A-FACILITY: City of Auburn Parks and Recreation facilities and parks are BCG Boykin Community Gym available to the public for rental. Rental fees vary depending on the amount of space, CSP Chewacla State Park equipment, and type of facility needed. For more information on City facilities, please visit DRCS Dean Road Ceramics Studio auburnalabama.org/parks or refer to our Parks and Recreation Guide, available at the DRRC Dean Road Recreation Center Harris Center. To schedule a tour of the historic Nunn Winston House and service building DMSG Drake Middle School Gymnasium at Kiesel Park, contact Auburn Parks and Recreation at (334) 501-2930. DSP Duck Samford Park NOTES: Participants in all Auburn Parks and Recreation programs must be toilet trained. DTWN Downtown Auburn If participants are not picked up on time from programs, a late fee will be assessed. FBRC Frank Brown Recreation Center SERVICE FEES: A $30 service fee will be charged on all checks returned by the bank. FLP Felton Little Park ACCOMMODATIONS: In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans HC Hubert & Grace Harris Senior Center with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), the City of Auburn, Alabama does not discriminate IPT Indian Pines Tennis Courts on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, qualified JDCAC Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center individuals with disabilities will be provided with reasonable accommodations. To ensure KP Kiesel Park effectiveness of the accommodations, the City requests that the Administrative offices of KPNC Kreher Preserve & Nature Center the Parks and Recreation Department be notified of the need at least 48 hours prior to MLK Martin Luther King Park the program, event, or activity. Please refer to the back of this brochure for a complete MPB Margie Piper Bailey listing of all facilities and parks. You may also refer to the Parks and Recreation Guide, OES Ogletree Elementary School available at the Harris Center, for a map and detailed information SP Samford Pool about each individual park and facility. TCP Town Creek Park Please visit auburnalabama.org/government/ada for additional WSC Wire Road Soccer Complex information. YTC City of Auburn/Auburn University Yarbrough Tennis Center
2 AUBURN PARKS & RECREATION TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL EVENTS...... 3 ACTIVE AUBURN...... 5 ART GALLERY FALL 2021 EXHIBITION ADULTS 50 +...... 6 ARTS...... 9 SCHEDULE ATHLETICS...... 10 Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center BIRTHDAY PARTIES & SHOWERS.... 14 FALL INVITATIONAL 2021 CERAMICS...... 14 September 13 – October 15 DANCE...... 15 Selected works by area artists and craftspersons. FITNESS...... 16 PHOTO XXII JURIED EXHIBITION HOMESCHOOL...... 16 October 18 – November 19 KREHER PRESERVE & Annual photography competition featuring works by regional artists and photographers. NATURE CENTER...... 17 HOLIDAY EXHIBITION 2021 MARTIAL ARTS...... 19 November 22 - December 17 MUSIC...... 19 An invitational exhibition featuring a variety of new artwork by area artists and craftspersons. SPECIAL INTERESTS...... 20
The Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center will be closed to ALL classes Monday, THEATRE...... 22 August 30 – Thursday, September 2 for the Adventures in Art program. THERAPEUTICS...... 22 FACILITY DIRECTORY...... 24
ITTY BITTY AUBURN SCAVENGER HUNT It’s time to break out the thinking caps and magnifying glasses for Itty Bitty Auburn in celebration of Alabama’s birthday! Beginning Monday, August 2nd, participants can pick up a worksheet for the scavenger hunt at any Parks and Recreation facility or find it on the City of Auburn website, printed in select newspapers and on Facebook. The worksheet features 25 itty-bitty sites in various Auburn locations, along with four (4) bonus sites. Participants will find these sites and write the location on the worksheet. Completed worksheets must be turned in to the Harris Center by Tuesday, August 31 at 5 p.m. To be eligible for prizes, the worksheet must have correct answers for ALL itty bitty sites. Those who complete all 25 sites correctly and answer the four bonus questions correctly on the worksheet will be entered into the Grand Prize drawing. Winners will be announced and contacted on Friday, September 3. To stay up-to-date on the Itty Bitty Auburn scavenger hunt, join the Facebook event group at facebook.com/CityofAuburnAL. Hints regarding each of the sites will be published to the City’s Facebook event group and on the City of Auburn’s Instagram page (@cityofauburnal). Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location ALL Varies 8/2 – 8/31 Varies Varies Contact: Maura Toohey • (334) 501 – 2940 • [email protected]
FALL SUNDOWN CONCERT SERIES Join us for an evening of music and fun at beautiful Kiesel Park. Bring your lawn chair, blanket, kick back and enjoy the music. A food vendor will be on site with great tasting items for you to purchase to help you enjoy a stress free, calm fall evening with great music. Pets (on leashes) are welcome, as well. This event will be nice a way to get your Auburn Football Game weekend started! FREE to the Public. Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location ALL R 9/23, 9/30, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. KP 10/7, 10/14 Contact: Jarrett Jones • (334) 501-2941 • [email protected]
PROGRAM REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 2 3 SPECIAL EVENTS 2021 DOWNTOWN TRICK- OR-TREAT Get ready for a spooky spectacular night! Join Auburn Parks and Recreation for the best Halloween party in town on Friday, October 29th from 6 – 8 p.m. in downtown Auburn. This is a fantastic alternative to door- to-door trick-or-treating, with downtown merchants handing out candy and plenty of treats for everyone! There will be music, provided by our special spooky entertainment for the evening, and the annual Costume Contest. This event is FREE and open to the public. Don’t miss all the fun! Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location ALL F 10/29 6 – 8 p.m. DWTN Contact: Maura Toohey • (334) 501 – 2940 • ORCHESTRA AT THE OAKS [email protected] This October, the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center (JDCAC) in partnership with the Auburn Downtown Merchants Association will present Orchestra at the Oaks, a concert featuring the Auburn Community Orchestra (ACO). This event will be held Thursday, Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. The concert will be outdoors, with the orchestra performing classical favorites on the Tiger’s Paw at Toomer’s Corner. The ACO welcomes back Music Director and Conductor Richard Prior, a native of Great Britain who has been directing and conducting orchestras in Georgia for over 25 years. Under his direction, the ACO will provide Auburn residents and visitors an expertly rehearsed and enthusiastically prepared concert at Toomer’s Corner. This event is something the Auburn community will not want to miss! Invite friends and family to enjoy another lovely evening on The Plains. For more information, please contact the JDCAC at (334) 501-2963. FREE to the public. Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location All R 10/14 6 p.m. DTWN Contact: JDCAC • (334) 501-2963 • [email protected]
FRIDAY FRIGHT NIGHT MOVIE AT KIESEL PARK Fright Night at Keisel Park located at 520 Chadwick Lane is back in 2021! Join us Friday, October 22nd for the Fright Night Movies! An evening of spooky movies to get you in the mood for Halloween. The first feature Hocus Pocus (1993) will start at 6:15 p.m. and at 8 p.m. our second feature Seven(1995) will be shown. Patrons are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs to be comfortable, and concessions consisting of delicious food and tasty treats will be available for purchase to enjoy the movies. This event is FREE and open to the public. Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location ALL F 10/22 6:15 p.m. KP Contact: Jarrett Jones • (334) 501-2941 • [email protected] HAUNTED ZUMBATHON Haunted Zumba is back! Join us on Saturday, October 23rd from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. at Frank Brown Recreation Center for Haunted Zumba! We will host a costume contest from 8:30 – 9 a.m. and Zumba will take place from 9 – 10:30 a.m. Zumba is a Latin dance-based exercise program that combines dancing with an aerobic workout, it might become your new favorite workout! Instructors from around the Auburn-Opelika area will lead you through some spooky, kooky and creepy dance moves to get your body moving! Children ages 8 and older are welcome with parent participation. This event is FREE and open to the public. Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location 8+ SA 10/23 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. FBRC Contact: Maura Toohey • (334) 501 – 2940 • [email protected]
4 AUBURN PARKS & RECREATION SPECIAL EVENTS 15TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY ART SALE The Auburn Arts Association, Auburn Parks & Recreation and Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center will host the 15th annual Holiday Art Sale on Saturday, November 20 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Local artists will be selling paintings, pottery, stained glass, photography, cards, jewelry, hats, scarves and much more! If you would like to sell your work, applications will be available on the Auburn Arts Association website beginning Monday, October 4. A limited number of exhibition spaces are available, so be sure to download your application! To download an application, please visit www.auburnarts.org. For more information, please contact POLAR EXPRESS HOLIDAY the Arts Center at (334) 501-2944. FREE to the public. Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location CELEBRATION TICKETS GO All SA 11/20 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. JDCAC, HC & FBRC ON SALE NOVEMBER 1 Contact: Emillie Dombrowski • (334) 501-2944 • All aboard the Polar Express! Children ages 12 and under are invited [email protected] to hop aboard the Polar Express on Saturday, Dec. 4 at Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. The “train” will depart at 9 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. Activities include arts and crafts, sweet treats, a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and much more! Children are encouraged to wear their favorite holiday pajamas while they participate in indoor and outdoor activities. Children under 7 are required to be accompanied by an adult ticket holder. Adults planning to participate with children must also purchase a ticket. The cost is $15/person for participants 24 months and older. Children under the age of 23 months are FREE with the purchase of an adult ticket. Tickets may only be purchased online through Active.com. Tickets for the event will go on sale Monday, Nov. 1. You can get more information and access the registration site by visiting auburnalabama. org/arts. There will be a credit card and convenience fee of 6.25% added when purchasing tickets online. A limited number of tickets are available. For more information, contact the Arts Center at (334) 501-2963. Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location 12 & SA 12/4 9 a.m., noon & JDCAC under 2:30 p.m. Contact: Emillie Dombrowski • (334) 501-2944 • [email protected] ACTIVE AUBURN registration will begin at 6 a.m. in front of Whataburger. Day-of registration ends JINGLE JOG 5K AND SANTA at 7:00 a.m. for the Santa Stroll and 7:30 a.m. for the Jingle Jog. The Santa Stroll will NOT be scored. The Jingle Jog 5k will have awards for the following STROLL FUN RUN categories for men and women: Overall (1st – 3rd), 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, The Jingle Jog 5k and Santa Stroll Fun Run are here again – so pull out those 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. Awards will be presented by 9 a.m. at Toomer’s Santa hats and ugly sweaters! Join Active Auburn on Saturday, December Corner. Routes for the 5k and fun run will be published at activeauburn.org, 4th at 7:30 a.m. as we ring in the holiday season in style! The Santa Stroll auburnalabama.org/parks and on the race website on September 1. Early Fun Run will begin at 7:30 a.m. at Toomer’s Corner. The Jingle Jog 5k will packet pickup for both races will be on Friday, December 3 begin at 8:00 a.m. at Toomer’s Corner. Registration for both races begins from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. at the Dean Road Recreation Center. Race- on Monday, September 6th. A schedule of registration fees is as follows: day packet pickup will begin at 6 a.m. If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact us at [email protected]. SANTA STROLL FUN RUN: Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location Santa Stroll Fun Run Early Bird Registration: September 6 – October 31 - $15 8+ SA 12/4 7 – 7:30 a.m. DWTN Registration: November 1 – November 26: $20 Jingle Jog 5k Day-of Registration: December 4: $25 8+ SA 12/4 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. DWTN Contact: Maura Toohey • (334) 501 – 2940 • JINGLE JOG 5K: [email protected] Early Bird Registration: September 6 – October 31 - $20 Registration: November 1 – November 26: $25 Day-of Registration: December 4: $30 In order to be guaranteed a t-shirt, participants must register by Friday, November 19. A limited number of t-shirts will be available to late and race-day registrants on a first-come, first serve basis. Race day
PROGRAM REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 2 5 ADULTS 50+ LOW IMPACT CARDIO/SCULPT SILVER SNEAKERS WITH SARAH This class is led by a certified fitness instructor and designed to give maximum Move to music and have fun while exercising to increase muscle strength, cardiovascular benefits with little stress on the joints. Muscle building and range of movement, and activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, strengthening exercises are incorporated with low impact cardio movements bands, and a ball is used for resistance. A chair is used for seated designed to tone muscles and increase cardio-vascular endurance. This exercises and standing support. Non-Silver Sneakers Members workout also includes balance and stretching exercises, which we need as must pay $5 to instructor first day of class. The payment will we age. Please bring an exercise mat (example: yoga mat). Light weights (no cover the whole quarter. No class on 9/8. more than 2-3-pound hand held weights, soup cans, water bottles, etc.) are Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location encouraged but not mandatory. FREE TO THE PUBLIC 50+ W 9/15 – 11/24 10 – 11 a.m. HC Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location Contact: Sarah Cook • (334) 501-2948 • [email protected] 50+ TR 9/7 – 11/23 10 – 11 a.m. FBRC Contact: Valerie Carson • (334) 740-8988 • [email protected] YIN YOGA FOR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS ZUMBA GOLD Yin Yoga is a little different than the “typical” yoga class. It is a more passive Zumba Gold was designed for the older, active adult, a person who hasn’t yoga class where we learn to relax our muscles in order to improve the been exercising in a long time or individuals who may be limited physically. health of our joints, ligaments, fascia, and all other connective tissues that The biggest difference between Zumba Gold and Zumba basic is that normally are not exercised in traditional exercise. Please let the instructor Zumba Gold is done at a much lower intensity. It’s just as much fun, just know of any injuries or concerns as she may need to modify a pose to meet not as fast! Zumba Gold utilizes the same great Latin styles of music and your specific needs. Yin Yoga is recommended highly if you are over the age dance that are used in the Zumba basic program, including the Salsa, of 35 as it helps to keep the connective tissues, joint, and other aspects of Cha-Cha, Rock ‘n Roll and Merengue. The Zumba Gold program strives to the body in proper alignment and good health as we age. Yin also teaches improve balance, strength, flexibility and most importantly, the heart. When breathing techniques that help improve mood, sleep, and mobility. This is you take the Zumba Gold class, be sure to wear comfortable workout an all levels class from beginners to advanced. Participants will need to clothing, take water and a towel, along with a “ready to party” attitude! provide a mat, towel or small lap blanket, yoga strap and possibly a yoga Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location bolster. Class size is limited to 15 participants. COVID-19 guidelines will 50+ W 9/8 – 11/17 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. HC be practiced. Class changes will be announced at the discretion of the M 9/13 – 11/29 10 – 11 a.m. HC instructor. $5/class. Payable to INST each class attending. Contact: Gabby Filgo • (334) 501-2946 • [email protected] Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location 50+ W 9/1 – 11/24 9 – 10 a.m. FBRC SEATED ZUMBA GOLD Contact: Tammy Hollis • (334) 703-0168 • [email protected] Zumba movements are designed to mimic many typical Latin dance styles like salsa, rumba, and cumbia. Although traditionally many of these dances require use of your entire body, they can easily be adapted for people with 50+ PROGRAMS mobility challenges. Many movements can be done with the upper body from a seated position in a wheelchair. Because so many different styles CRAFTY CREW of music are usually incorporated into typical Zumba classes, participants Come hang out with us on select Wednesday afternoons each month and join into the motions they feel most comfortable with. This class is a great enjoy making a seasonal craft with step-by-step instruction from Sarah! way to strengthen the upper body as well as the lower extremities such as $5/person to cover the cost of supplies. Please register in ankles and feet (if able). The class can be taken from your own wheelchair advance. Payable to the AAB. or from a regular chair. FREE to the public. Chairs provided. September • Clean out the Harris Center Craft Closet. Make various Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location crafts of your choice using all the supplies we have to offer. 50+ W 9/8 – 11/17 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. HC October • Halloween Wine Glass Candle Holder M 9/13 – 11/29 11 – 11:30 a.m. HC November • Button Pumpkin Frame Contact: Gabby Filgo • (334) 501-2946 • [email protected] Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location 50+ W 9/1, 10/6, 11/17 2 – 3 p.m. HC SILVER SNEAKERS WITH ELIZABETH Contact: Sarah Cook • (334) 501-2948 • [email protected] Move to music and have fun while exercising to increase muscle strength, range of movement, and activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, TOTAL BRAIN HEALTH WORKOUT 1.0 bands, and a ball is used for resistance. A chair is used for seated Cognitive fitness is a primary concern among adults over the age of exercises and standing support. Non-Silver Sneaker Members 50. The Total Brian Health (TBH) Workout teaches lifestyle choices that must pay $5 to instructor first day of class. The payment support cognitive vitality. Grounded in science, smart and engaging will cover the whole quarter. No class on 9/6. group workshops train the brain using a social based brain training model. Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location Effective wellness interventions challenge engagement across the body, 50+ M 9/13 – 11/15 9 – 10 a.m. HC mind and spirit. This class is hands-on and encourages participants to Contact:Elizabeth Kaufman • (334) 501-2939 • work together to practice cognitive enhancement strategies that help [email protected] boost processing speeds, reasoning, attention and memory skills. Limited to 20 participants. FREE to the public. Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location 50+ M 9/13 – 11/29 2 – 3 p.m. HC Contact: Sarah Cook • (334) 501-2948 • [email protected]
6 AUBURN PARKS & RECREATION ADULTS 50+ BINGO & LUNCH TO-GO READ AND REFLECT BOOK CLUB On the first and third Tuesday of each month enjoy the opportunity to Read and Reflect Book Club meets at the Harris Center on the last Tuesday play bingo and catch up with friends. Participants will be provided a of each month to discuss a selected book. Most books are available for boxed lunch to take home. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED check out at the Auburn Public Library, located at 749 E. Thach Avenue. AND YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PAY CASH OR BRING Please call 334-501-3190 to reserve your copy today. Email Sarah to be A COVERED DISH ON BINGO DAY. Space is limited for in- added to the Read and Reflect email list. FREE to the public. person bingo so if you register, but cannot attend, please September • The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele call and let us know. $5 per bingo day. Payable to the AAB. Richardson Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location October • Sex and Vanity by Kevin Kwan 50+ T 9/7, 9/21 10:30 a.m. - Noon HC November • The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis 10/5, 10/19 10:30 a.m. - Noon HC Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location 11/2, 11/16 10:30 a.m. - Noon HC 50+ T 9/28, 10/26 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. HC Contact: Sarah Cook • (334) 501-2948 • [email protected] 11/30 Contact: Sarah Cook • (334) 501-2948 • [email protected] NEW! BOARD GAME BONANZA! Stop by the Harris Center on Friday afternoons to play a variety of board 50+ SPECIAL EVENTS: games with old and new friends. Games, such as Monopoly, Yahtzee, Scrabble, Pictionary and Trivial Pursuit will be available, but feel free to suggest more games to be added to the collection! *No meeting MOVIE NIGHT AT THE HARRIS CENTER 11/19* FREE to the public. Nothing like enjoying food and a good flick together! Come join us for a Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location movie and boxed dinner on select Thursday nights this fall. More movie 50+ F 9/3 – 11/12 2 – 4 p.m. HC suggestions welcome! $5 (includes dinner). Please register by Contact: Sarah Cook • (334) 501-2948 • [email protected] the Wednesday prior at 5 p.m. Payable to the AAB. September • Six Minutes to Midnight October • Cruella FOOD FOR THOUGHT: BREAKFAST November • Percy Vs Goliath AND SPEAKER SERIES Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location On the second Tuesday of the month, join us for a FREE breakfast and 50+ R 9/23, 10/14, 11/4 5:30 – 8 p.m. HC entertaining speaker. Please register in advance at the Harris Contact: Sarah Cook • (334) 501-2948 • [email protected] Center so we can provide enough food. FREE to the public. Speakers will be posted in the Senior Connection. Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location BRUNCH & BRUSHES Join Sarah at the Harris Center for a scrumptious brunch buffet followed 50+ T 9/14, 10/12, 11/9 9 – 10:30 a.m. HC by a step by step fall painting project by Art Education Specialists, Emillie Contact: Sarah Cook • (334) 501-2948 • [email protected] Dombrowski. $20 includes brunch. Payable to AAB. Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location MUNCH AND MINGLE LUNCH CLUB 50+ T 9/28 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. HC Get together with old friends and make some new as we gather on Contact: Sarah Cook • (334) 501-2948 • [email protected] select Wednesday afternoons each month for lunch at a local restaurant. Participants must provide their own transportation and cover the cost of lunch. Please register by 5 p.m. on the Tuesday prior so HALLOWEEN MURDER MYSTERY reservations can be made for the group. DINNER Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location Do you think you can solve a crime? Madsy Entist, the world-famous 50+ W 9/22 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Rob’s Ribs eccentric inventor, has invited all the monsters she knows to a party at 10/6 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cheetos her haunted mansion, and what a group she has invited! Count Dracula, 11/17 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Ariccia the Wicked Witch of the West, the Phantom of the Opera—they’ll all Contact: Sarah Cook • (334) 501-2948 • [email protected] be there, plus many more shambling, oozing, grunting outcasts. At the party, Madsy intends to unveil her latest invention, “NORMALLO,” a potion that can turn any monster into a normal human being with just GET OUT AND GO! LOCAL a swallow. But what’s this? Someone has stolen the only bottle! Who ADVENTURE CLUB among all the creeps and ghouls at the mansion tonight could have Join us each month as we venture out to take advantage of the local done it? $10 includes dinner. Payable to AAB. sights and activities! Participants must provide their own transportation Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location to each location. Look for directions and more details in the Senior 50+ R 10/28 6 – 9 p.m. HC Connection newsletter each month. Cost varies by activity. Please Contact: Sarah Cook • (334) 501-2948 • [email protected] register in advance. Payable to the AAB. September • Gogue Performing Arts Center – Candi Staton - $70 October • Nature Walk – Kreher Preserve & Nature Center - FREE CALLING ALL COOKS November • Fire Station No 1 Tour – FREE An Auburn’s Ageless recipe book is coming soon! Sarah is searching for Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location the best recipes from our 50+ participants. The whole month of November you can drop off a copy of your recipe at the Harris Center or email it to 50+ SA 9/18 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. GPAC Sarah ([email protected]) . Please include your recipe, contact R 10/14 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. KNP info, and why this recipe is important to you. M 11/15 9:00 – 10 a.m. Fire Station No. 1 Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location Contact: Sarah Cook • (334) 501-2948 • [email protected] 50+ M - F 11/1 – 11/30 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. HC Contact: Sarah Cook • (334) 501-2948 • [email protected]
PROGRAM REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 2 7 ADULTS 50+
site. During 2014, philanthropic organization Kohler Foundation Inc., PPS 50+ FIELD TRIPS: and Columbus State University partnered to bring the visionary art site back to life. The cost of the trip includes transportation and admission. SEPTEMBER 16TH: COCA-COLA Please bring extra money for lunch. $20. Payable to the AAB. SPACE AND SCIENCE CENTER, Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location 50+ F 10/8 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. HC COLUMBUS, GA Contact: Sarah Cook • (334) 501-2948 • [email protected] Part of Columbus State University’s Riverpark Campus, the Coca-Cola Space and Science Center is an outreach center on the south end of Uptown Columbus, Georgia. CCSSC hosts the largest collection of NASA OCTOBER 21ST: BIRMINGHAM Space Shuttle Artifacts in Georgia; the Omnisphere Theater, a state-of-the- BOTANICAL GARDENS, art planetarium; and interactive exhibits throughout the gallery. Complete BIRMINGHAM, AL the Mission Accomplished Checklist by exploring artifacts, taking in an Prior to 1960, a Birmingham Botanical Garden was only an idea. That Omnisphere show, enjoying the interactive exhibits, and even popping into year Birmingham Mayor James W. Morgan spearheaded the movement the gift shop for a souvenir. The cost of the trip includes transportation and to establish The Gardens on 69 acres east of the city’s zoo in Lane Park, admission. Please bring extra money for lunch. $15. Payable to the AAB. on the south side of Red Mountain. Despite objections from the Park Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location & Recreation Board, Mayor Morgan went to Montreal to inspect the 50+ R 9/16 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. HC greenhouses at the Montreal Botanical Gardens and ask their curator, Contact: Sarah Cook • (334) 501-2948 • [email protected] Dr. Henry E. Teuscher, to design a master plan for Birmingham. Morgan envisioned Birmingham’s Gardens as “the biggest attraction of this type SEPTEMBER 30TH: THE GEORGIA in the Southeast.” In 1964, The Birmingham Botanical Society, Inc., a non- AQUARIUM WITH BEHIND THE profit corporation, was founded as a “membership organization to support and improve The Gardens.” From that day forward the society’s volunteers, SEAS TOUR, ATLANTA, GA fundraising efforts and support staff helped maintain and develop The Georgia Aquarium is home to hundreds of species and thousands of Gardens. Today both the City of Birmingham and Birmingham Botanical animals across its major galleries, all of which reside in more than 10 million Society are committed to the continuing growth of The Gardens. gallons of fresh and salt water. The Aquarium’s notable specimens include Birmingham Botanical Gardens stands as one of America’s premier whale sharks, beluga whales, California sea lions, bottlenose dolphins and gardens, a true credit to the thousands of people who in 1960 had a manta rays. The aquarium’s animals are displayed in seven galleries and vision of greatness for our city and state. We will enjoy a guided specialty exhibits including Tropical Diver, Ocean Voyager, Cold Water Quest, River tour of The Japanese Gardens as well as time on our own to explore Scout, Dolphin Coast, Pier 225 and Aquanaut Adventure: A Discovery some of the other 30 thematic gardens, each one classified into one of Zone. Each corresponds to a specific environment. Our trip will include a three types: Gardens of Collections, Gardens of Nature and Gardens of Behind the Seas tour to get a backstage look at the most popular exhibits. Culture. The cost of the trip includes transportation and admission. Please You’ll come closer than ever before to animal inhabitants with visits to the bring extra money for lunch. $20. Payable to the AAB. topside of the galleries, plus you’ll get to visit the Correll Center, commissary Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location and Ocean Voyager filtration room, where we house the equipment that 50+ R 10/21 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. HC filters our 6.3-million-gallon habitat. You will also have time to explore the Contact: Sarah Cook • (334) 501-2948 • [email protected] rest of the aquarium and see the dolphin presentation on your own. The cost of the trip includes transportation, admission and the Behind the Seas tour. Please bring extra money for lunch. $50. Payable to the AAB. NOVEMBER 7TH: THE PRICE IS Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location RIGHT LIVE, COLUMBUS, GA 50+ R 9/30 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. HC Everyone’s favorite game show is coming to Columbus, along with the Contact: Sarah Cook • (334) 501-2948 • [email protected] chance to win a share of more than $12 million in cash and fabulous prizes! Alongside a Celebrity Host, randomly-selected contestants play everyone’s OCTOBER 8TH: PASAQUAN ART favorite games like Plinko™, Cliffhangers, The Big Wheel and even the fabulous Showcase. Lucky audience members can even win prizes right EXPERIENCE, BUENA VISTA, GA from their seat! Generations of fans all across America have made The Eddie Owens Martin, a self-taught Southern artist, drew inspiration from Price is Right Live™ the perfect family entertainment experience. And the many colorful cultures to develop the 7-acre, internationally recognized next contestant might be YOU! If you’re a fan of The Price Is Right™ on visionary art environment known as Pasaquan. Martin’s artistic journey TV, you’ll no doubt love this exciting, live (non-televised), on-stage version started at age 14 when he left his hometown of Buena Vista, Georgia, of the show! The cost of the trip includes transportation and admission. to embark on a hitchhiking adventure to Atlanta and Washington, D.C., Please bring extra money for dinner. $60. Payable to the AAB. before settling in New York where he worked as a fortune teller. In 1957, Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location after the death of his mother, Martin came home to Georgia and continued 50+ SU 11/7 3:30 – 10 p.m. HC his fortunetelling flair for pay. Donning ravishing robes and feathered Contact: Sarah Cook • (334) 501-2948 • [email protected] headdresses, Eddie moved into his mother’s old farmhouse and used his oracle occupation to help fund his vision of Pasaquan. Martin also changed his name to St. EOM (pronounced Ohm) and became the first Pasaquoyan. He continued to work on the art environment for 30 years, creating six major structures, mandala murals and more than 900 feet of elaborately painted masonry walls. Pasaquan lavishly fuses African, pre-Columbian Mexico and Native American cultural and religious symbols and designs, along with motifs inspired by Edward Churchward’s books about “The Lost Continent of MU.” After a few years of declining health, St. EOM died in 1986. Pasaquan began to fade — literally and figuratively. For 30 years, the Pasaquan Preservation Society (PPS) worked tirelessly to preserve the
8 AUBURN PARKS & RECREATION ADULTS 50+ NOVEMBER 18TH: SLOSS the South and our nation. The cost of this trip includes transportation and admission. Please bring extra money for lunch. $10. Payable to AAB. FURNACES, BIRMINGHAM, AL Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location We’re headed to the Iron City! Sloss Furnaces produced iron for nearly 50+ R 11/18 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. HC 90 years, which gave rise to the city of Birmingham, AL. Now recognized Contact: Sarah Cook • (334) 501-2948 • [email protected] as a National Historic Landmark, Sloss Furnaces with its web of pipes and tall smokestacks offers us a glimpse into the great industrial past of ARTS CREATIVE KIDS PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE ART Drawing is a fundamental skill that should be learned by all children. The LESSONS young artist will be introduced to basic drawing and painting with a fun Artist and educator, Laurie Brenden offers private and semi-private art lessons subject while developing usual learning skills. $180 + $25 supplies. in fine arts including watercolors, drawing, mixed media and much more. A Payable to INST first day of class. private lesson is for one student. Semi-private lessons are for two students; Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location the students can be siblings, family members, friends, etc. These lessons 4 – 6 T 9/7 – 11/30 3 – 4 p.m. JDCAC are available by appointment only and spaces are limited! Please contact Contact: Dong Shang • (229) 347-6293 • [email protected] the instructor directly for more information or to register. Private Lessons: $115 (for 6, 1 hour sessions) price includes a $25 materials ORIGAMI fee. Semi-Private Lessons: $91/student (for 6, 1 hour sessions) Origami, the ancient Japanese art of folding paper, is a fascinating and creative price includes a $25 materials fee. (*Supply fee depends on outlet for children. Children will learn how to turn sheets of paper into birds, frogs, media and unit chosen.) Payable to INST first day of class. dogs, flowers and much more.$195. Payable to INST first day of class. Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location 8+ By Request 9/20 – 11/19 By Request JDCAC 6 – 10 W 9/8 – 11/24 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. JDCAC Contact: Laurie Brenden • (334) 704-3343 • [email protected] Contact: Dong Shang • (229) 347-6293 • [email protected] KIDS CAN DRAW: CHILLING WITH CHINESE PAINTING AND CHIBIS CALIGRAPHY FOR YOUNG ARTISTS Manga is a Japanese style of comics. One popular aspect of manga Chinese painting is an unique style of painting that is great fun and easy to are the chibis. Chibis are the super-popular, cute, tiny people of manga. learn. Chinese painting is a wonderful way for young artists to learn a new Each student will be encouraged to develop his or her own anime/manga painting technique. Students will learn the techniques of Chinese brush characters and unique style of drawing. Skill Level, Beginner/Intermediate: painting through painting flowers, landscapes and animals.$180 + $25 No prior experience required. Small group instruction. All supplies are supplies. Payable to the INST first day of class. included. For more information, please contact the instructor. $72 + $25 Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location materials fee. Payable to INST first day of class. 8 – 15 W 9/8 – 11/24 5:10 – 6:10 p.m. JDCAC Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location Contact: Dong Shang • (229) 347-6293 • [email protected] 11 – 17 W 9/22 – 11/10 5:30 – 7 p.m. JDCAC Contact: Laurie Brenden • (334) 704-3343 • [email protected] SKETCHING WITH PENCIL In this fun and engaging class, students will learn how to draw, shade and KIDS CAN DRAW: TINY TOONS create gradation with pencils. The young artist develop basic art skills and They’re fierce, and full of attitude. Come draw some terrific tiny cartoons techniques through these sketching practices. $180 + $25 supplies. with Miss Laurie! We will be drawing using an exaggerated style, and Payable to the INST first day of class. each child will be encouraged to develop his/her own characters. Small Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location group instruction. Skill Level, Basic: No prior experience required. All 8 – 11 T 9/7 – 11/30 4:05 – 5:05 p.m. JDCAC supplies will be included. $72 + $25 materials fee. Payable to Contact: Dong Shang • (229) 347-6239 • [email protected] INST first day of class. Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location 8 – 12 T 9/21 – 11/9 4:30 – 6 p.m. JDCAC CHINESE PAINTING ONGOING Contact: Laurie Brenden • (334) 704-3343 • [email protected] WORKSHOP Chinese painting attempts to capture the essence of an object, person, KIDS CAN PAINT: PAINT MAGIC animal or landscape. It is the art of using suggestion and simplicity to imply Weird and Wonderful! Your child can create amazing and unique art with odd reality. In freestyle Chinese brush painting, we aim to depict as much as and unusual things like salt, bubble wrap and vegetables. We will learn fun possible in the fewest possible strokes in order to maintain spontaneity techniques including stenciling, sponging, color combing and more. Plus cool and life. The sense of harmony that pervades Chinese culture is tips and tricks that make painting exciting and fabulous. Small group instruction. expressed in the traditional subjects of flowers, animals and landscapes. Skill Level, Basic: No prior experience required. All supplies will be included. Students will learn brush stroke, composition and spontaneous style $72 + $40 materials fee. Payable to INST first day of class. painting techniques by using bamboo brush, ink, rice paper and Chinese Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location watercolr paints. $195. Payable to the INST first day of class. 8 – 12 M 9/20 – 11/8 4:30 – 6 p.m. JDCAC Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location Contact: Laurie Brenden • (334) 704-3343 • [email protected] 18+ T 9/7 – 11/30 1 – 2:45 p.m. JDCAC Contact: Dong Shang • (229) 347-6239 • [email protected]
PROGRAM REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 2 9 ARTS ADULT STUDIO: EXPLORING ART PAINTING OPEN STUDIO & CREATIVITY This Painting Open Studio, under the support of the Auburn Arts Stretch your mind and your vision! Explore art through various media in a fun Association, will encourage artists to work on their own projects and and unique way. The focus of this class will be on inspiration, imagination, provide their own art supplies. The purpose of an open studio is to provide and delving into art and creativity. Small group instruction. Skill Level, Basic/ artistic fellowship, to share ideas/work and to be with other artists. Artist, Intermediate: No prior experience required. All supplies will be included. Ronald Bayens, when visiting Auburn, will join the group to offer critiques. $63 + $40 materials fee. Payable to INST first day of class. Auburn artist, Nils Larson, will coordinate the studio. $60. Payable to Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location the AAA first day of class. 16+ R 9/23 – 11/4 5:30 – 7 p.m. JDCAC Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location Contact: Laurie Brenden • (334) 704-3343 • [email protected] 18+ T 9/7 – 11/30 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. JDCAC Contact: Nils Larson • (334) 663-4734 • [email protected] OPEN STUDIO - DAY Artists coming together to create art and support expression. No matter what level artist – you are welcome! All mediums are encouraged – watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, mixed media and outsider art. FREE to the public. Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location 18+ F 9/10 – 11/26 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. JDCAC Contact: June Dean • (334) 313-7533 • [email protected]
ATHLETICS CHEERLEADING AUBURN YOUTH TACKLE FOOTBALL Girls will be instructed by staff in basic cheerleading skills. Girls will be Join this full contact tackle sport. Players must provide their own equipment, placed on squads to cheer for the Auburn Youth Football Association which must meet NOCSAE standards. Volunteers will coach the teams and football games. Squads will not cheer for specific teams. Squads will will be required to be certified through the National Youth Sports Coaches practice once a week and cheer at one game each week. Association. Skills test dates will be given out at registration. Online & Scholarship Registration Dates: Online & Scholarship Registration Dates: 7/5 – 7/29 • 7/5 – 7/29 • www.auburnalabama.org/athletics/youth-sports/cheerleading www.auburnalabama.org/football Walk-In Registration Date: 7/27 • FBRC • 6-6:30 p.m. Walk-In Registration Date: 7/27 • FBRC • 6-6:30 p.m. Age(s) Day(s) Locations Season Length Age(s) Leagues Day(s) Season Length 1st - 4th M ASF Sept - Nov 8 & 9 SEC M Aug – Nov grade 10-12 NFL W Aug – Nov Coordinator: Houston Manning • (334) 501-2942 • (as of 7/31/21) [email protected] 7th graders are not eligible to participate. Fee: Online • $85 + online fees (Game days subject to change) Walk-In • $95 • Payable APRD Advisory Board Coordinator: Mike Goggans •(334) 501-2945 • [email protected] FLAG FOOTBALL Fee: Online • $65 + online fees Walk-In • $75 • Payable to Auburn Youth Football Association A modified version of football; the league will play once a week and **IMPORTANT** practice a maximum of twice a week. All registered players have to attend skills test to participate in Online & Scholarship Registration Dates: tackle football. If a player fails to attend skills test, complete a 7/5 – 7/29 • www.auburnalabama.org/football physical and complete the weigh-in process prior to the team Walk-In Registration Date: 7/27 • FBRC • 6-6:30 p.m. selection meeting, then that player will not be placed on a team. Age(s) Day(s) Location Season Length **WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS** 6 & 7 TBA ASF Sept – Nov SEC League – 8 & 9 years old (min of 40 players) * 105 pounds max to carry ball. 106 pounds and above *Restricted* and 8 & 9 TBA ASF Sept – Nov must play on line tackle to tackle. No weight limits on participation (min of 40 players) NFL League – 10, 11, & 12 years old 10 - 12 TBA ASF Sept – Nov * 10 and 11 years old – 130 pounds max to carry ball. 131 pounds and (min of 40 players) above – *Restricted* and must play on line tackle to tackle. No weight (as of 7/31/21) limits on participation. Coordinator: Mike Goggans •(334) 501-2945 • * 12 years old – 110 pounds max to carry ball. 111 pounds and above [email protected] and in the 6th grade – *Restricted* and must play on line tackle to tackle. Fee: Online • $45 + online fees 7th graders are not eligible to participate. Walk-in • $55 • Payable to Auburn Youth Football Association **PHYSICALS** More information will be coming soon.
ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN ATHLETIC PROGRAMS Child must live in the City of Auburn or parent/guardian must work in the City of Auburn. Children not meeting the residency or parent work requirements will be placed on hold and added to teams at the discretion of the league after the registration period. These individuals will have a 50 percent increase in his or her fee.
10 AUBURN PARKS & RECREATION ATHLETICS VOLUNTEER COACHES All coaches in Auburn Parks and Recreation’s athletic programs are volunteers who are certified through the CoachSafely Foundation. Coaches should have a basic knowledge of the sport they coach. A philosophy of participation, fun, sportsmanship and fundamentals of the sports are stressed to the coaches. Coaches are asked to complete a basic application/information form prior to their selection, as well as, a criminal background check consent form.
FALL BASEBALL – YOUTH YOUTH FREE-PLAY BASKETBALL This fall baseball league is the time to work on specific baseball Looking for a place for children to get in some FUN exercise? How about fundamentals or a new position. No scoreboard, no all-stars, no tryouts. basketball?!? Children, grab your friends and join us at the Dean Road We must have 44 participants in each age group to make a league. Recreation Center gym. Now, you have a place to improve your game Online & Scholarship Registration Dates: 7/5 – 7/29 • www. or join in a pick-up game with your peers for a little competition. Children auburnalabama.org/baseball MUST be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian during participation. Walk-In Registration Date: 7/27 • FBRC • 6-6:30 p.m. (Hours listed may vary, according to programs/events scheduled at Age(s) Day(s) Location Season Length facility.) FREE to the public. T-Ball Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location 4-5 M & R DS Fields 4-9 Aug - Oct 6 – 15 MWF 9/1 – 10/15* 2:30 – 5 p.m. DRRC Coach Pitch TR 9/2 – 10/14 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. 6-7 M & R DS Fields 4-9 Aug - Oct M 10/18 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. 8-9 M & W DS Fields 4-9 Aug - Oct TR 10/19 – 11/23* 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. 10-11 T & R DS Fields 4-9 Aug - Oct MWF 10/20 – 11/22 2:30 – 5 p.m. 12 – 13 T & R DS Field 10 Aug - Oct W 11/24 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. (as of April 30, 2021) (All game days subject to change) M 11/29 2:30 – 5 p.m. Coordinator: Jeff Lee •(334) 501-2952 • [email protected] T 11/30 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. Fees: Online • $35 + online fees *Will not meet on 9/6 & 11/11 (due to City-Observed holidays) Walk-In • $45 • Payable to City of Auburn Contact: Tiffany Scott • (334) 501-2950 • [email protected] GIRLS FALL SOFTBALL TENNIS A fun league. No All Stars and no league standings. Ideal for players All Tennis registrations are done online at www.auburnalabama.org/tennis moving up to obtain experience for spring. Season will focus on The fees below are if you register the Saturday BEFORE the session fundamentals. We must have 44 participants in each age group to make starts. Prices are higher if you register later. You MUST pick the days of the a league. week as clinics are limited. There are multi clinic discounts IF you register Online & Scholarship Registration Dates: 7/5 – 7/29 • www. for more than one session on the same transaction. auburnalabama.org/baseball There are three sessions – three or four weeks Walk-In Registration Date: 7/27 • FBRC • 6-6:30 p.m. Session 1 – Sept 7 – Oct 1 Age(s) Day(s) Location Season Length Session 2 - Oct 4 – Oct 29 6 – 8, T & R Felton Little Aug - Oct Session 3 - Nov 1 – Nov 19 9 – 11 Park Contact: Sarah Hill • (334) 501-2920 • [email protected] (as of 8/1/21) (All game days subject to change) Coordinator: Jeff Lee • (334) 501-2952 • [email protected] Fee: Online • $35 + online fees CDBG SPORTS VOUCHER PROGRAM Walk-In • $45 • Payable to City of Auburn The City of Auburn has allocated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to pay registration fees for youths (up to age 18) to YOUTH RECREATIONAL participate in sports programs available through the Auburn Parks and SOCCER LEAGUES Recreation Department. CDBG funds may be used to pay for registration fees for up to $50.00. All persons interested in registering for a youth Auburn Soccer Association’s Youth Recreational Leagues are designed athletic league/program through a scholarship must register online. to teach the basic skills of soccer and foster a love of the game within Youth must live in Auburn and may apply 2 times a year. Registration will a format of fun. We employ small sided & full field games in order to begin the first day of online registration for that league/program. For more promote player development. Team jerseys and socks are provided. information, call (334) 501-2930. The Recreational Leagues are focused on fun, friendship and player development. • Birth Certificates are required on file for all players! YOUTH SOCCER RECREATIONAL Online $ Scholarship Registration Dates: 7/5 – 7/29 • www.auburnalabama.org/soccer/youth LEAGUE AGE GROUPS Walk-In Registration Date: 7/27 • FBRC • 6-6:30 p.m. Age(s) Day(s) Locations: Season Length: FALL 2021 – SPRING 2022 4 – 18 TBA WSC Sept.-Nov. Age Group Birth Years (as of 12/31/21) Under 6 2016, 2017 Coordinator: Jason Burnett • (334) 501-2943 • Under 8 2014, 2015 [email protected] Under 10 2012, 2013 Online Fee: U6: $60, U8-U19: $75 + online fees Under 13 2009, 2010, 2011 Walk-in Fee: U6: $70, U8-U19: $85 per player • Payable to ASA Under 16 2006, 2007, 2008 Late Registration Fee: $95 late fee added after 8/1 Under 19 2003, 2004, 2005
PROGRAM REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 2 11 ATHLETICS RED TENNIS BLUE TENNIS Age(s) Days(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location Age(s) Days(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location 2-3 MW 9/1 – 11/30 9-9:30 a.m. YTC 6-7 MTWR 9/1 – 11/30 3:30 -4:15 p.m. YTC Your child can start tennis at a young age in a fun learning environment. Your child will become familiarized with the equipment and basic skills of tennis This clinic will teach the child to listen and cooperate while developing while participating in organized tennis activities. At this clinic, your child will important motor skills through tennis and fitness activities. Developing start to understand and develop the correct techniques needed to play tennis. early tennis and fitness skills will prepare the child for future sports. Clinics He/she will learn through fun tennis and movement drills. Also, this clinic will are on a modified court, uses a shorter racquet (21-23 inches), and uses introduce competitive point play and teach sportsmanship. Clinics will be on a a soft tennis ball (red or orange). Some Parent Involvement will be needed. modified court, use a shorter racquet (23 inches), and uses a soft ball (orange). Fees Session I and II: Fees Session I and II: $17.50 plus online fees / one practice/week/session $26 plus online fees / one practice/week/session $30 plus online fees / two practices/week/session $40 plus online fees / two practices/week/session Fee Session III $48 plus online fees / three practices/week/session $10 plus online fees/ one practice/week/session $55 plus online fees / four practices/week/session $20 plus online fees/ two practices/ week/ session Fee Session III: Contact: Pam Owen • [email protected] • (334) 501-2922 $20 plus online fees / one practice/week/session $35 plus online fees / two practices/week/session ORANGE TENNIS $45 plus online fees / three practices/week/session $50 plus online fees/ four practices/ week/session Age(s) Days(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location Contact: Pam Owen • [email protected] • (334) 501-2922 4-5 MTWR 9/1 – 11/30 3-3:30 p.m. YTC Your child will have fun learning basic techniques of tennis. This clinic will help the child become accustomed to the court, the tennis racquet, BRONZE TENNIS and the tennis ball. Your child will learn basic tennis and movement skills. Age(s) Days(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location These skills will help them learn the game of tennis and improve their 8-10 MTWR 9/1 – 11/30 4:15-5:15 p.m. YTC coordination. Clinics will be on a modified court, use a shorter racquet Your child will be introduced to rallying an orange tennis ball and to (21-23 inches), and use a soft tennis ball (red or orange). Some parent compete in various games. Your child will work on techniques that will involvement will be needed. improve their tennis skills. They will experience more personal success Fees Session I and II: and tennis will become more fun. Also, this clinic will introduce your child $17.50 plus online fees / one practice/week/session to match play and tournament play. Clinics will be on a modified court, use $30 plus online fees / two practices/week/session a shorter racquet (25 inches), and uses a soft ball (orange). $35 plus online fees / three practices/week/session Fees Session I and II $40 plus online fees / four practices/week/session $35 plus online fees / one practice/week/session Fee Session III: $50 plus online fees / two practices/week/session $10 plus online fees/ one practice/week/session $60 plus online fees / three practices/week/session $20 plus online fees/two practices/week/session $70 plus online fees / four practices/week/session $30 plus online fees/three practices/week/session Fee Session III: $35 plus online fees/ four practices/ week/session $20 plus online fees / one practice/week/session Contact: Pam Owen • [email protected] • (334) 501-2922 $35 plus online fees / two practices/week/session $45 plus online fees / three practices/week/session $55 plus online fees/ four practices/ week/ session Contact: Pam Owen • [email protected] • (334) 501-2922 GOLF SILVER TENNIS Age(s) Days(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location Indian Pines Golf Course, located at 900 Country Club Drive, is an 18- hole public golf course located in Auburn and adjacent Opelika. In 2005, 11-18 MTWR 9/1 – 11/30 5:15-6:15 p.m. YTC the course was cited by Golf Digest in their rating of Auburn as the “best Clinic is for all juniors just starting out playing tennis (no tennis experience) golf city in America”. It is a par 70 course with summer bermuda grass and for all juniors looking to improve their tennis skills. Your child will work and a bentgrass/ryegrass mix in the winter. Indian Pines was originally on different techniques that will improve their tennis skills and fitness. Your constructed in 1946 as the Saugahatchee County Club, a nine- hole child will become familiar with the tennis racquet, yellow tennis balls, and course, with the first tournament being held on July 4, 1947. The back nine court positions. Through different organized activities, your child will work on holes, designed by Eddie Loos, were built in 1951. In 1976, the course ball control while rallying with other juniors. Your child will be introduced to was sold to the cities of Auburn and Opelika, which have operated it as point play and match play. Clinics will be on a full size court, use a standard a municipal course since. The course was redesigned in 1999. After fire size racquet (27 inches), and play with Green Dot and Yellow tennis balls. Fees Session I and II: destroyed the old clubhouse, a new clubhouse was constructed in 2006. Indian Pines hosts the Indian Pines Invitational, an amateur tournament $35 plus online fees / one practice/week/session
drawing 200 participants and sponsored by Miller Lite. Indian Pines is the $50 plus online fees / two practices/week/session
home course of the Auburn High School Tigers golf team. $60 plus online fees / three practices/week/session Golf lessons are taught by two professionals on site: Fred Holton, $70 plus online fees / four practices/week/session Fee Session III: PGA General Manager/Professional and Jerry Bavaro, PGA Head Golf
Professional. Golf lesson rates for Adults are $75/hr. or $45/half hour and $20 plus online fees / one practice/week/session
rates for junior golf lessons are $65/hr. or $35/half hour. To register for golf $35 plus online fees / two practices/week/session
lessons or questions, please contact (334) 821-0880. For tee times and $45 plus online fees / three practices/week/session more information go to: www.indianpinesgc.com $55 plus online fees/ four practices/ week/session Contact: Pam Owen • [email protected] • (334) 501-2922
12 AUBURN PARKS & RECREATION ATHLETICS ADULT MORNING TENNIS PRIVATE TENNIS INSTRUCTION Age(s) Days(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location Yarbrough Tennis Center offers individual, semi-private, group, and team 19+ TRF 9/1 – 11/30 9-10 a.m. YTC lessons for those who would like more individualized attention. This clinic provides tennis opportunities for players of all skill levels. You Fee: See Instructor will learn the game of tennis through tennis drills and organized activities. Age(s) Days(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location You will learn tennis strategies and court positions while playing in point All By appt 9/1 – 11/30 By appt YTC situations. You will have the opportunity to play tennis, have fun, and fall in Please call or email for available instructors and times. love with the sport of tennis. NOTE: Friday’s clinic will include match play Contact: Pam Owen • [email protected] • (334) 501-2922 Fees Session I and II: $35 plus online fees/ one practice a week $50 plus online fees/ two practices a week ADULT SPORTS $70 plus online fees/ three practices a week Fees Session III: ADULT COMMUNITY BASKETBALL $25 plus online fees/ one practice a week $40 plus online fees/ two practices a week LEAGUE $60 plus online fees/ three practices a week Adult basketball for the average working man seeking to stay in shape Contact: Pam Owen • [email protected] • (334) 501-2922 while playing the sport of basketball. Great games with a 6 game season and playoff system with referees. $300/per team. Payable to INST first day of class. ADULT NIGHT TENNIS Age(s) Days(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location Age(s) Days(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location 19+ SU 9/5 – 11/28 6-7:30 p.m. FBRC 19+ MW 9/1 – 11/30 6:30 -7:30 p.m. YTC Contact: Everett Thomas • [email protected] • 334-275-2548 This clinic is for adults that have some playing experience and are looking to improve their tennis skills. You will learn the game of tennis through tennis drills and organized activities. You will learn tennis strategies ADULT COED KICKBALL Fall Kickball League Information and court positions while playing in point situations. You will have the Registration opportunity to play tennis, have fun, and improve on your tennis game. : 8/2-9/10 Online only Deadline to Enter: Note: One year of tennis experience is required. 9/10 Fees Session I and II: Season Begins: W• 9/15 Entry Fee: $35 plus online fees/ one practice a week $225 The full entry fee will be required when you register a team $50 plus online fees/ two practices a week Fees Session III: at auburnalabama.org/athletics. $25 plus online fees/ one practice a week 12–15 game season with end of season tournament. Teams will play $40 plus online fees/ two practices a week double-headers one night a week, on Wednesday nights. Teams must Contact: Pam Owen • [email protected] • (334) 501-2922 have a minimum of 10 players, 15 players max. Each team must have a minimum of four females on the field at all times. For more information contact the Auburn Softball Complex at (334) 501-2976. ADULT 3.0+ TENNIS Age(s) Days(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location 19+ T 9/1 – 11/30 6:30 -7:30 p.m. YTC ADULT SOFTBALL FALL LEAGUE Registration: This clinic is for those adults that have some match playing experience 8/2 – 9/10 Online only Deadline to Enter: and are looking to improve their game. You will work on tennis strategies 9/10 Season Begins: and court positions while playing in point situations. You will participate 9/14 Entry Fees: in tennis drills that will work on ball control, consistency, and proper $450 The full entry fee will be required when you register a team body balance. Your tennis skills will improve, and your game will take at auburnalabama.org/athletics. off. Note: You will need teaching pro’s approval to join this clinic. Email Pam for approval: [email protected] 12–15 game season with end of the season tournament Teams will play Fees Session I and II: $35 plus online fees double-headers one night a week. Fees Session III: $25 plus online fees Worth Mayhem bats will be provided by the complex. Leagues Offered: Contact: Pam Owen • [email protected] • (334) 501-2922 Tuesdays - Men’s Industrial/Open, Men’s Church For more information contact: Auburn Softball Complex (334) 501-2976 ADULT NIGHT BEGINNER TENNIS Age(s) Days(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location 19+ R 9/1 – 11/30 6:30 -7:30 p.m. YTC PICKLEBALL This clinic provides tennis opportunities for those adults that have never This recreation craze has an estimated 3 million players nationally and played tennis. You will work on techniques that will introduce the different has become the fastest growing sport in the US according to the USA tennis skills needed to play the game of tennis. You will become familiar Pickleball Association. It borrows from tennis, ping pong and badminton. with the tennis racquet, tennis balls, and court positions. Through different It is easy to learn and with less ground to cover on a smaller court and is tennis drills and organized activities, you will learn ball control and will be not hard on the joints. Pickleball is a great alternative to tennis as adults able to rally with other adults. You will have the opportunity to learn, have get older or for anyone nursing overuse injuries from other sports. In fun, and fall in love with the sport of tennis. addition to simply being fun, the moderate exercise and social nature of Fees Session I and II: $35 plus online fees the game keep participants coming back week after week. The games Fees Session III: $25 plus online fees in Auburn are played on the six Samford Avenue tennis courts (lined for Contact: Pam Owen • [email protected] • (334) 501-2922 pickle ball). There are also two courts at the Frank Brown Recreation Center. E-mail [email protected] FREE to the Public
PROGRAM REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 2 13 & SHOWERS BIRTHDAY PARTIES A BALL OF A PARTY ALL ABOUT SHOWERS Do you have a child who loves sports? Get a group of your child’s friends While baby showers can give a mom or mom to be some much -needed together for a fun filled games of basket and kickball. Create a memorable provisions for her growing family, these gathering are much more than birthday party while providing a fun environment. Make your child birthday gifts! They provide a chance for her to relax and enjoy the camaraderie party affordable and enjoyable for you too! Package includes decoration, of close friends and family who can offer encouragement and advice. plates, cups, plastic ware and set-up. $120. Payable to INST at Shower includes games, decorations, tableware and set-up. $120. reservation. Payable to INST at reservation. Age(s) Days(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location Age(s) Days(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location 3-13 SA 9/4 – 11/27 1-5 p.m. FBRC 19+ SA 9/4 – 11/27 1-6 p.m. FBRC Contact: Wilma Core • (334) 501-7321 • [email protected] Contact: Wilma Core • (334) 501-7321 • [email protected] CERAMICS COME SLING MUD WITH US! The Ceramics Studio is here for you! Classes for both children and adults will be offered throughout the year. Come by and take a look at our innovative studio space which includes pottery wheels, a stainless-steel extruder, a slab roller, commercial-grade kilns, pugmills and a selection of glazes. We offer wheel throwing and hand-building classes for all ages. If you are interested in teaching classes or have any questions regarding the studio, please contact Emillie Dombrowski at [email protected].
INDEPENDENT STUDIO FOR ADULTS HANDBUILDING AND SURFACE Individuals who have had experience in ceramics and pottery and meet the DECORATION TECHNIQUES WITH Independent Studio Membership requirements (listed below) may work in the MARIA studio independently during center hours once obtaining approval from the Curious about pottery? Join this class and become familiar with studio director and registering at the Harris Center. Enjoy working in our studio handbuilding and surface decorations techniques. Students will be which offers opportunities to hand-build ceramics and throw on our potter’s taught different techniques that will explore various ways to build wheels. A selection of clay will be available for purchase with glaze and firing functional (cups, bowls, serving plates, etc.) as well as decorative forms. fees calculated into the cost. Clay is $40 per 50 lb. box. All Independent In addition to creating one-of-a-kind handbuilding work, students will also Studio Members will be required to sign in to the studio each day, assist in enjoy learning various surface decorations techniques to add flair to any keeping the studio clean, and adhere to the policies stated in the member piece of art! No previous experience necessary. Clay, glazes, and kiln contract. Studio hours are subject to change based on the schedule of firing cost are included in the material fee, and essential tools are available classes offered by the studio. $80/participant. Payable to AAB. in the ceramic studio. $120 per participant +$40 for materials Ages Day Dates Time Location per participant. Payable to INST. first day of class. 18+ MTWRF 9/7-11/30 8 a.m. – 5 p.m DRRC Ages Day Dates Time Location Contact: Emillie Dombrowski • (334) 501-2944 • 18+ W 9/22 – 11/10 6 – 8 p.m. DRRC [email protected] Contact: Maria Auad • (334) 663-8292 • [email protected]
BEGINNING POTTERY WHEEL I’M DREAMING OF CHRISTMAS! WITH MADISON Wondering how to get those special, one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts Come join me as we learn the basics of wheel throwing! In this beginner’s for friends and family? Come learn how to make ornaments, a nativity, class you will learn the fundamentals of pottery such as centering, coning, plates, platters, and bowls. Easy enough for the beginner and challenging opening and pulling up. With a focus on technique, we will explore different enough for the more experienced. Materials and instruction provided. forms such as bowls and cylinders. Throughout the duration of the class Come join us and start the season off with a smile! $120/participant you will have access to the studio to practice what you have learned. Our + $40 materials fee. Payable to INST first day of class. last class will give you an opportunity to glaze and take home your work Ages Day Dates Time Location to show off to friends and family!$120/participant + $40 materials 18+ M 9/13 – 11/15 6 – 8:45 p.m. DRRC fee. Payable to INST. first day of class. Contact: Mary Williams • (334) 329–9637 • [email protected] Ages Day Dates Time Location 18+ T 9/7 – 10/26 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. DRRC Contact: Madison Nugent • (334) 501–2944 • [email protected]
INDEPENDENT STUDIO MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS Any person interested in becoming an independent studio member of the Dean Road Ceramics Studio must meet one of the following criteria: • Taken a minimum of two classes at the Dean Road Ceramic Studio within the past two calendar years. One of the two classes must be a throwing class. Only classes that are 7 weeks in length or longer count towards independent membership. • Completed 16 hours of private lessons with a Dean Road Ceramics Studio Instructor and one ceramics throwing class or 32 hours of private lessons with a Dean Road Ceramics Studio Instructor. If the above requirements are met, an interview and studio tour can be scheduled with the studio director to determine independent membership status. Once given permission by the ceramics studio director, members can register for independent membership at the Harris Center administrative offices.
14 AUBURN PARKS & RECREATION CERAMICS BUILDING CONFIDENCE: TAKING LEARNING TO THROW ON THE ANOTHER SPIN ON THE POTTER’S WHEEL FOR HOMESCHOOL YOUTH WHEEL Make your world turn ‘round and ‘round as you learn the basics of making pottery This class offering is designed for the aspiring potter who has taken a on a wheel. We will work on the basics of throwing (what potters call working on the Beginner Wheel class before and desires further instruction on mastering potter’s wheel) beginning with centering the clay. From there we will pull cylinders consistent centering and pulling level cylinders and bowls as well as tackling and learn to make bowls. All along the way you will make discoveries about the new challenges like trimming, attaching handles, bowl embellishments, and fascinating process of turning wet clay into useful, functional pieces. While it may throwing new forms. While these rudimentary skills will be the goal of the look like magic, there as specific techniques for working on the wheel that you class, we will also focus on building the confidence, muscle memory, and will learn and practice to create your functional clay pieces. We will glaze our fired strength necessary to throw successfully on the wheel. During the duration pieces on the last day of class. Finished work will be ready to pick up within two of the class, participants will be able to come into the studio to practice weeks of class ending. Materials fee covers clay, equipment, firing, and glazes. on the wheels. Class instruction includes glaze techniques, and your Please register only if you plan to attend all scheduled classes, as a make-up creations will be fired in our kilns. Clay, glazes, and kiln firings are included classes cannot be arranged. $120/participant ($100 for each additional in the materials fee, and basic tools and water buckets are available in the sibling) + $25 materials fee. Payable to INST first day of class studio for class use. (This is not a beginner level class. Recent Ages Day Dates Time Location prior instruction on the wheel is required.) $120/participant 12 – 17 W 9/15 – 11/3 2:30 – 4 p.m. DRRC + $40 materials fee. Payable to INST first day of class Contact: Amy Kaiser • (334) 821-0916 • [email protected] Ages Day Dates Time Location 18+ R 9/9 – 10/28 5:30 – 8 p.m. DRRC WALL POCKET ART & DÉCOR Contact: Amy Kaiser • (334) 821-0916 • [email protected] Need a fun break? Come and enjoy being creative and playful with clay! Learn the basics of clay hand building while having a “No Frills” attitude in creating delightful wall pockets to decorate your living space or gift to a loved one. This will be a work of art you are sure to be proud of! No experience required! $100/ participant + $15 materials fee. Payable to INST first day of class Ages Day Dates Time Location 18+ R 9/9 – 9/30 2:30 – 4 p.m. DRRC 18+ R 10/7 – 10/28 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. DRRC Contact: Romona Brisco • (334) 703-6140 • [email protected] DANCE ADVANCED SQUARE DANCING CARMEN & MARNIE DANCE WITH THE VILLAGE A’S Carmen and Marnie Mattei are dance instructors and certified UCWDC For those square dancers who have become proficient at the Plus level Judges. The both enjoy teaching both competitive, social dance and and would like to continue to improve and extend their expertise to the A1 specialize in the following dances; Progressive 2 steps, waltz, west coast & A2 levels of square dancing. FREE to the public. swing, east coast swing, cha-cha, night club 2 step, triple 2 steps, rhythm 2 Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location step and line dance. They are 10 times UCWDC World champions and have 14+ R 9/2 – 11/18 5 – 7 p.m. HC coached students to win over 40 world titles of their own. Appointments for Contact: Larry Belcher • (334) 703-2054 • [email protected] individual and couple’s private lessons are available for all ages and skill level. $80/Individual 100/Couples. Payable to INST first day of class. Age(s) Day(s) Dates(s) Time(s) Location SQUARE DANCE WITH THE 16+ By Appt. 9/1- 11/30 Appt. FBRC VILLAGE SQUARES Contact: Marnie Mattei • (480) 621-0214 • [email protected] Have fun dancing with caller Larry Belcher and the Village Squares. Our dance program includes mainstream and plus square dancing, round CHINESE DANCE PRACTICE dancing and line dancing. Both couples and singles are welcome. The This is a practice group for Chinese dance performers. Dancers will assist program meets on Wednesdays except when canceled due to Arts Center each other and share techniques. Performance costumes are needed. Space events and closings. For more information, please visit our webpage: is limited, contact coordinator for more information. Free to the public. auburnvillagesquares.com $12.50/person/month. Payable to the Age(s) Day(s) Dates(s) Time(s) Location Village Squares first day of class. 19+ S 9/5 – 11/28 2 – 4 p.m. FBRC Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location Contact: Callie Yuan • [email protected] 16+ W 9/8 – 11/24 6:15 – 9 p.m. JDCAC Contact: Larry Belcher • (334) 703-2054 • [email protected] Bob Locy • (334) 703-0736 • [email protected]
TANGO PRÁCTICA Learn Argentine Tango, the most romantic and interesting dance in the world! Tango is a dance of improvisation— the man initiates the move and the woman responds. Tango is a dance of connection. Most members of this group have been dancing Argentine Tango for at least ten years. We want to see the Auburn Tango community grow and are happy to share our knowledge with you. FREE to the public. Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location 16+ M 9/13 – 11/29 6 – 8 p.m. JDCAC Contact: Teresa Rodriguez • (334) 728-2155 • [email protected] PROGRAM REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 2 15 FITNESS ACADEMY OF STARZ DISTANT WORK PILATES Welcome to AOS DISTANT WORK. This program will get you ready for The Pilates Method of body conditioning includes a series of exercises athletics and overall health just by using the weight of your body and the that focus on flexibility and strength, but there are additional, documented power of gravity. You will build muscle, burn fat, and get an honest-to- improvements in stress reduction, mental focus and control of emotions. goodness great workout for athletics and health. The program will highlight Specific, targeted exercises are done with emphasis on correct agilities, fat burner, flexibility, and more! Only 10 participants per session positioning, control and working with your breath. Practicing Pilates so please call ahead for appointment. We will prepare your child with the regularly will strengthen your abdominals, lower back, hips and buttocks, necessary condition and skills needed to prepare for their season. It will improve flexibility and balance, and give you a sense of calm. Two be $20 per 1 hour sessions or $100 monthly for unlimited days. $20/per quotes from Joseph Pilates are, “Above all, learn to breathe correctly” session or $100/Monthly for unlimited training. Payable to and “Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness”. Beginners are Delite Rokstarz Foundation first day of class. welcome. Class is taught by a certified Pilates Instructor, Personal Trainer Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location and Wellness Coach. Please bring a mat and small towel. $32/Monthly 5-17 MW 9/1 -11/29 5-6:30 p.m. FBRC or $4/drop in. Payable to INST first day of class. F 9/3 -11/19 4-5:30 p.m. Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location SU 9/5 -11/28 2-4 p.m. 16+ MF 9/6-11/19 2:10-3 p.m. FBRC Contact: Everett Thomas • [email protected] • 334-275-2548 Contact: Lisa Gallagher • (334) 703-9343 • [email protected]
ZUMBA WITH ALLISON STRENGTH AND TRAINING Zumba is a dance-fitness program combining all elements for a total body The benefits of strength training exercises, sometimes called toning workout; cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility. It’s an hour exercises, are many. Come join us to avoid muscle loss, increase cardio burn set to Latin fusion and international dance music. Classes are metabolic rate, reduce body fat, increase bone density, reduce blood easy to follow, fun, and ongoing so jump in at any time! $40/10 class pressure, improve cholesterol ratio and blood sugar, and reduce low visits or $5/drop in. Payable to INST first day of class. back and arthritis pain. These are just some of the benefits identified in Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location scientific studies. You may also sleep better and feel more relaxed. This 16+ TR 9/7 – 11/30 5:30–6:30 p.m. FBRC 1-hour class, taught by certified personal trainer, group fitness instructor, Contact: Allison Kesler • (334) 663-4198 • [email protected] wellness coach and Southern Union Instructor, includes a warm- up, exercises for all major muscle groups and a stretch and relaxation ZUMBA ALL-STARZ segment. Beginners are encouraged to attend. Bring weights, a mat, and a resistance band if you have one. $32/Monthly or $4/drop in. Zumba is a fitness program that combines Latin and international music Payable to INST first day of class. with calorie burning dance moves. Zumba All-Starz is led by three area Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location instructors that focus on a fun and positive atmosphere. It’s exercise in 16+ W 9/1 – 11/17 1 - 2 p.m. FBRC disguise where we strive to reduce stress, burn calorie and have you Contact: Lisa Gallagher • (334) 703-9343 • [email protected] leave class feeling better than when you arrived! $5/drop in- $45/ Monthly. Payable to INST first day of class. Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location CURVY GIRLS ARE DANCING TOO 16+ MWFS 9/1-11/29 8:10-9:10 a.m. FBRC Come dance the pounds, stress, bad day away and move with me. This Contact: Sean M, Kim S, Robin M • (334) 209-4996 • 45 minute to an hour class is full of Line Dance Moves that will make you [email protected] sweat. It is fun, motivating and encouraging. This class is open to females and males $7/drop in, $10/weekly, 40/Monthly. Payable to LOW IMPACT AEROBICS & STRENGTH INST on first day of class. Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location This 60-minute class includes 30 minute of low impact movement to 18+ TR 9/2 – 11/18 5:30-6:30 p.m. FBRC improve cardiovascular fitness, mental focus, mood and energy. $32/ Contact: Gwen James • (334) 758-1554 • [email protected] Monthly or $4/drop in. Payable to INST first day of class. Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location 16+ MF 9/6 – 11/19 1-2 p.m. FBRC Contact: Lisa Gallagher • (334) 703-9343 • [email protected] HOMESCHOOL ART FOR HOMESCHOOLERS Group 2 | Art Adventures This class is designed for the young artist ready to meet art challenges at These classes, under the sponsorship and support of the Auburn Arts the intermediate level. Students will take a step further into developing a Association, are divided into two age groups to allow for age appropriate art creative style while exploring a variety of artists, styles, techniques, and experiences. Fees cover instruction and all supplies and materials. Please media. register in advance of the first day of classes. $85/first child; $80/ Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location each additional sibling. Payable to AAA first day of class. Group 1 | Art Explorers 10 – 15 R 9/16 – 11/4 9 – 11 a.m. JDCAC Contact: Laura Kloberg • [email protected] Join us in learning about artists and art techniques as you explore a variety of art media and develop your own artistic style. Classes are organized around themes that highlight the basic elements of art. In the past, some of these themes have been “Loads of Landscapes,” “Fin and Feather,” “Make Yourself at Home,” and “The Shape of Things.” Please register in advance of the first day of class. Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location 6 – 9 R 9/16 – 11/4 9 – 11 a.m. JDCAC Contact: Amy Kaiser • (334) 821-0916 • [email protected] 16 AUBURN PARKS & RECREATION KREHER PRESERVE NATURE BABIES NATURE ART SERIES: TREE MAGIC Nature Babies is designed to encourage caregivers to take their babies out Local artist Heather Jackson teams up with the Kreher Preserve & into the natural world – a world that provides endless ways to interact with Nature Center to bring you this art workshop series for all ages. Each your little one; from traversing trails together, feeling the textures of leaves, workshop has a nature theme and will explore beautiful and interesting playing peek-a-boo with trees, and much more. Classes will be loosely art techniques. As Heather says, “Art is for everyone - no art experience structured with teachers guiding caregivers in ways to learn and connect needed!” Visit our website for more information: https://aub.ie/natureart. with their babies and nature. Nature Babies meets every Wednesday from Age(s) Days(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location 9 to 10 a.m. in warm months and 10:30 – 11:30 am in cool months; and is ALL SA 9/11 9-11 a.m. KPNC free for members. If you are not a member, each class is only $5. Visit our Contact: Heather Jackson • (334) 844-8091 • [email protected] website for more information: https://aub.ie/naturebabies. Age(s) Days(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location NATURE EXPLORERS 0-2 W 9/1-9/29 9 - 10 a.m. KPNC w/Caregiver HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM 0-2 W 10/6-11/24 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. KPNC Nature Explorers Homeschool Program is an environmental education w/Caregiver program designed for home-schooling families which offers a unique, nature- Contact: Sarah Crim • (334) 844-8091 • [email protected] based educational experience. Classes incorporate hands-on science with nature and environmental awareness, and each concludes with a nature hike. Classes meet on the 2nd Monday of the month for 3 months, Sep – Nov, WOODLAND WONDERS NATURE from 10:00 to 11:30 am. Each of the three classes will focus on a different PRESCHOOL topic. Nature Explorers is $20/student ($16 for members). A 10% discount Woodland Wonders Nature Preschool is Auburn’s first nature preschool, is offered for siblings living in the same residence. Registration opens an innovative educational strategy that allows your child to learn about August 2nd. Visit our website to learn more: https://aub.ie/natureexplorers. nature, for nature, and in nature, embracing the great outdoors as their Age(s) Days(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location classroom. Children spend their school time exploring and uncovering ALL M 9/13, 10/11, 10 - 11:30 a.m. KPNC knowledge in an environment where curiosity and child-led discovery are & 11/8 encouraged. This incredible, cutting-edge, and revolutionary philosophy Contact: Jennifer Lolley • (334) 844-8091 • [email protected] combines early-childhood education and environmental awareness on a new level. Learn more at https://aub.ie/woodlandwonders. TREE TOTS Age(s) Days(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location Tree Tots is a nature-based-play class where children, with the help of their 3-5 M-F 8/16-5/13/22 8 - 11:30 a.m. KPNC caregivers, are encouraged to use their senses to explore their natural Contact: Sarah Crim • (334) 844-8091 • [email protected] environment and learn together through play. Classes are loosely structured with teachers functioning as guides; asking questions to encourage wonder DISCOVERY HIKES & NATURE WALKS and allowing our tree tots to make choices throughout our journey. Classes Family Discovery Hikes and Nature Walks are monthly guided hikes meet Thursdays, 9:30 – 11 a.m., from September 16th through October 21st. through the Kreher forest. Family Discovery Hikes offer excellent Tree Tots is $60/student ($48 for members). A 10% discount is offered for opportunities for the entire family to learn about nature and see wildlife siblings living in the same residence. Registration opens August 2nd. up close, while enjoying fresh air and exercise in our beautiful outdoors. Visit our website for more information: https://aub.ie/treetots. Nature Walks are for adults only and offer opportunities to socialize, Age(s) Days(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location learn, and just relax and decompress in the quiet, peaceful forest. Each 0.5-3 R 9/16-10/21 9:30 - 11 a.m. KPNC month offers a different theme. Discovery Hikes and Nature Walks are w/Caregiver free – donations are welcomed. Rescheduled in the event of rain – please Contact: Sarah Crim • (334) 844-8091 • [email protected] watch our Facebook page for updates. Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location FOREST FRIENDS Hummingbirds Forest Friends is an award-winning program offering a unique educational ALL T 9/14 3:30 p.m. KPNC experience for pre-school children and their caregivers, incorporating Adults R 9/9 8:30 a.m. KPNC hands-on activities with nature and environmental awareness. Children will Fall Wildflowers learn about a different topic each week of the 6-week session. Classes meet ALL T 10/12 3:30 p.m. KPNC Fridays 9:30 – 11 a.m. beginning September 18th and ending October 23rd. Adults R 10/14 8:30 a.m. KPNC Forest Friends is $60/student ($48 for members). A 10% discount is offered White-tailed Deer for siblings living at the same residence. Registration opens August ALL T 11/9 3:30 p.m. KPNC 2nd. Visit our website for more information: https://aub.ie/forestfriends. Adults R 11/11 8:30 a.m. KPNC Age(s) Days(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location Contact: Jennifer Lolley • (334) 844-8091 • [email protected] 2-5 F 9/17-10/22 9:30 - 11 a.m. KPNC w/Caregiver Please note the, registration for the all Contact: Sarah Crim • (334) 844-8091 • [email protected] events at the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center (KPNC) are coordinated by KPNC staff. Please visit auburn.edu/preserve or call (334) 707-6512 for more information. All program and event fees help fund the nature center operations.
PROGRAM REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 2 17 KREHER PRESERVE IN THE GARDEN WITH CYNDI: HALLOWEEN ENCHANTED FOREST GARDENING FOR WILDLIFE Experience the trails like you’ve never seen them before, enchanted with In The Garden With Cyndi is a fun, casual gardening class for adults forest creatures who are ready to tell you about their life in the Kreher woods. where you get to learn tips and tricks, get your hands dirty, and get expert Children are invited to wear their costumes and enjoy some early Halloween advice on a myriad of gardening techniques and best practices. Cyndi fun! Pumpkin bowling, a campfire, fortune telling, and face painting will be Czerkawski is an experienced gardener and educator. She has spent available! S’mores kits and drinks will be available for purchase. Tickets are years accumulating knowledge about gardening and is ready to pass that $10/person; children 2 and under are free. Cancelled or postponed in the on to you! Visit our website for more information: https://aub.ie/inthegarden. event of rain – please watch our Facebook page for updates. Age(s) Days(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location Age(s) Days(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location ALL SU 9/19 1-4 p.m. KPNC ALL R 10/21 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. KPNC Contact: Cyndi Czerkawski • (334) 844-8091 • (Local Scout Troops Only) [email protected] ALL F 10/22 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. KPNC ALL SA 10/23 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. KPNC AUSOME AMPHIBIANS & Contact: Jennifer Lolley • (334) 844-8091 • [email protected] REPTILES SHOW FALL CAMP Join the KPNC educators for a one-hour presentation on the AUsome The KPNC offers fall camps to students in grades 1 through 6 on days amphibians and reptiles found in our state and beyond! Children and when schools are closed. Campers will join the KPNC naturalists outside, adults will enjoy this entertaining, hands-on program with live animals. exploring our natural world and wildlife communities and discovering new Admission is $5/person ($4 for members); children 3 and under are free. adventures all around us. Snacks will be provided; children should bring Pre-registration is not required. their lunch and a refillable water bottle. Fall Camps are $50/camper/day, Age(s) Days(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location with a 10% discount for siblings living in the same residence. Visit our ALL F 9/24 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. KPNC website to learn more: https://aub.ie/fallcamp. ALL F 10/29 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. KPNC Age(s) Days(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location Contact: Jennifer Lolley • (334) 844-8091 • [email protected] 1-6 M 10/11 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. KPNC grade IN THE GARDEN WITH CYNDI: 1-6 M 10/18 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. KPNC SPIDERS, SNAKES, AND grade 1-6 R 11/11 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. KPNC SCARECROWS, OH MY! grade In The Garden With Cyndi is a fun, casual gardening class for adults Contact: Sarah Crim • (334) 844-8091 • [email protected] where you get to learn tips and tricks, get your hands dirty, and get expert advice on a myriad of gardening techniques and best practices. Cyndi Czerkawski is an experienced gardener and educator. She has spent IN THE GARDEN WITH CYNDI: years accumulating knowledge about gardening and is ready to pass that FALL CROPS & GARDEN ART on to you! Visit our website for more information: https://aub.ie/inthegarden. In The Garden With Cyndi is a fun, casual gardening class for adults Age(s) Days(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location where you get to learn tips and tricks, get your hands dirty, and get expert ALL SU 10/3 1-4 p.m. KPNC advice on a myriad of gardening techniques and best practices. Cyndi Contact: Cyndi Czerkawski • (334) 844-8091 • Czerkawski is an experienced gardener and educator. She has spent [email protected] years accumulating knowledge about gardening and is ready to pass that on to you! Visit our website for more information: https://aub.ie/inthegarden. NATURE ART SERIES: TANGLING Age(s) Days(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location ALL SU 11/7 1-4 p.m. KPNC PUMPKINS Contact: Cyndi Czerkawski • (334) 844-8091 • Local artist Heather Jackson teams up with the Kreher Preserve & [email protected] Nature Center to bring you this art workshop series for all ages. Each workshop has a nature theme and will explore beautiful and interesting art techniques. As Heather says, “Art is for everyone - no art experience NATURE ART SERIES: LEAF needed!” Visit our website for more information: https://aub.ie/natureart. PAINTING Age(s) Days(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location Local artist Heather Jackson teams up with the Kreher Preserve & ALL SA 10/16 1-3 p.m. KPNC Nature Center to bring you this art workshop series for all ages. Each Contact: Heather Jackson • (334) 844-8091 • [email protected] workshop has a nature theme and will explore beautiful and interesting art techniques. As Heather says, “Art is for everyone - no art experience needed!” Visit our website for more information: https://aub.ie/natureart. Age(s) Days(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location ALL SA 11/13 1-3 p.m. KPNC Contact: Heather Jackson • (334) 844-8091 • [email protected]
18 AUBURN PARKS & RECREATION MARTIAL ARTS YOSHUKAI KARATE – YOSHUKAI KARATE – BEGINNER CHILDREN’S CLASS TEENS/ADULTS Karate is a mar tial ar t that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, The class also begins teaching kata, the basis for practicing all techniques. and kicks. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, Students will be performing exercise drills and sparring techniques on heavy kicks, self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Tournament sparring bags and various striking pads. *COVID-19 Note: Masks may be required, and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment. COVID-19 * for all participants and spectators, at the instructor’s sole discretion based on note: Masks may be required, for all participants and spectators, at the vaccination rates, infection rates, and CDC guidelines in effect at the time. instructor’s sole discretion based on vaccination rates, infection rates, $150/quarter. Payable to INST first day of class. and CDC guidelines in effect at the time. $150/quarter. Payable to Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location INST first day of class. 5 – 7 TR 9/2 – 11/30* 6 – 6:45 p.m. DRRC Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location *Will not meet on 11/11 & 11/25 (due to City-Observed holidays) 13+ TR 9/2 – 11/30* 7:45 – 9:15 p.m. DRRC Contact: Jim Robertson • (334) 703-2402 *Will not meet on 11/11 & 11/25 (due to City-Observed holidays) Contact: Jim Robertson • (334) 703-2402 YOSHUKAI KARATE – INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED AIKIDO CHILDREN’S CLASS Aikido is a martial arts used to defend against and escape from attacks such as grabs, punches and chokes. Weapons “take-aways” are also Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, emphasized to disarm an attacker. All student’s including beginners will meet respect, and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and on Wednesdays. Ranked students will meet on Sundays. A bokken and jo kicks. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, staff will be required of all students attending the Sunday class. A Gi wearing self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Tournament sparring and self- is optional. $40/session or $20/session if you are an enrolled defense fighting are in a controlled environment. COVID-19* note: Masks student. Payable to the instructor on the first day of class. may be required, for all participants and spectators, at the instructor’s sole Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location discretion based on vaccination rates, infection rates, and CDC guidelines in 13+ W 9/1-1/17 7 – 9 p.m. FBRC effect at the time.$150/quarter. Payable to INST first day of class. 13+ SU 9/5-11/28 2 – 4 p.m. FBRC Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location Contact: James Novak • (334) 275-5711 • [email protected] 7 – 12 TR 9/2 – 11/30* 6:45 – 7:45 p.m. DRRC *Will not meet on 11/11 & 11/25 (due to City-Observed holidays) Contact: Jim Robertson • (334) 703-2402 MUSIC JOY’S MUSIC STUDIO: AUBURN UNIVERSITY MUSIC VOICE LESSONS PROJECT – BEGINNER STRINGS Joy’s music studio offers group voice lessons for children and private The Auburn University Music Project program aims to provide private and voice lessons for children and adults. The lessons focus on proper beginner group lessons on orchestral string instruments to local students vocal techniques (such as breathing and breath management), diction as well as practical hands-on training For Auburn University music and and artistic interpretation. Students will sing beautiful songs together in music education undergraduates. The Beginner Strings class is for those the group lessons! To arrange private voice lessons, please contact the students who have never before played an orchestral string instrument. instructor for the schedule and fees. $240. Payable to INST first For more information, please visit: https://aub.ie/aump or contact Dr. day of class. Harrison at [email protected]. $150. Payable to AU. Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location 6 – 12 W 9/8 – 11/24 4 – 5 p.m. JDCAC 3rd grade Contact: Joy Xu • (334) 750-6117 • [email protected] & up T 9/7 – 11/30 4 – 5:30 p.m. JDCAC Performance R 12/2 6 p.m. JOY’S MUSIC STUDIO: Contact: Dr. Guy Harrison • (517) 648-2369 • [email protected] PIANO LESSONS Joy’s music studio offers private piano lessons for children and adults. AUBURN UNIVERSITY MUSIC The piano lessons are primarily designed for beginners with a focus on PROJECT – INTERMEDIATE STRINGS keyboard familiarity, basic skills, music reading and repertoire. Please Created in the fall of 2015. The Auburn University Music Project program aims contact the instructor for the fee and arrangement of private lessons. to provide private and beginner group lessons on orchestral string instructions Payable to INST first day of class. to local students as well as practical hands-on training for Auburn University Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location music and music education undergraduates. The Intermediate Strings class 5+ By request 9/8 – 11/30 By request JDCAC is for those students who have completed our Beginner Strings class, or have Contact: Joy Xu • (334) 750-6117 • [email protected] studied an orchestral string instrument for one year or more. Students in this class also receive a 30-minute, individual lesson with one of our teaching assistants. For more information, please visit: https://aub.ie/aump or contact Dr. Harrison at [email protected]. $150. Payable to AU. Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location 3rd grade & up R 9/9 – 11/30 4 – 5:30 p.m. JDCAC Performance R 12/2 6 p.m. Contact: Dr. Guy Harrison • (517) 648-2369 • [email protected] PROGRAM REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 2 19 SPECIAL INTERESTS AUBURN BOARD GAMES ENGLISH AS A SECOND Pictionary and UNO to Galaxy Trucker and Talisman! Whether you are LANGUAGE – ADVANCED interested in the more traditional party/family board games, card games CONVERSATION or intense round of tabletop strategy or RPG’s all are welcome. This group Students are involved in their choice of conversational topics, with is open to everyone regardless of age or experience, we usually have 10- occasional mini grammatical reviews and pronunciation topics. We also 20 members per meetup. Come have some fun and meet new people. read occasional news articles for group discussion or delve into current Free to the Public events. Paying a month in advance is encouraged. $30/student/ Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location class. Payable to INST first day of class. 16+ W 9/1 – 11/17 6-9 p.m. FBRC Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location Contact: George Ramey • (334) 703-3985 • [email protected] 17+ F 9/10 – 11/26 9 – 11 a.m. JDCAC Contact: Jean Werner • (334) 524-6919 • [email protected] IAMBK AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT HOPLOLOGY CLUB IAMBK is a 501 3 community organization that provides after-school This club will study the evolution and development of human combative enrichment programs for youth and families, grades k-12, in partnership behavior through reading and discussions on the history and practice of with Auburn City Schools. Sessions are offered by certified and hoplology. $20. Payable to INST first day of class. specialized instructors in a variety of areas. Limited space available. Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location $25/month. Payable to INST first day of class. 18+ WF 9/1 – 11/29 Noon – 1:30p.m. FBRC Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location Contact: John DiJulio & Barry Dorman • (334) 524-3559 • Social Therapy/Life Management [email protected] K-12 M 9/6 –11/17 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. FBRC Tutoring K-12 M-R 9/1-11/18 4 – 5:00 p.m. FBRC AASMA – SCALE PLASTIC MODELING Music - Keyboarding Auburn Area Scale Modelers Association is a club focused on Scale K-12 W 9/1-11/17 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. FBRC Plastic Modeling, Aircraft, Armor, Ships, Cars, and Sci-Fi models of all Dance I/Drama scales and media. There will be discussions related to building/finishing K-12 TR 9/2-11/18 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. FBRC techniques and history related to each personal project. Ages 12 – 17 Dance II may participate with a parent. Free to the public. K-12 TR 9/2-11/18 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. FBRC Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location Individual/Family Counseling 18+ W 9/8-11/24 6 – 8:30 p.m. JDCAC K-12 by appointment 9/1-11/18 TBD TBD Contact: Matt Morgan • (334) 750- 9170 • [email protected] Contact: Dr. Trellis Smith • [email protected] • (334) 728-0309 • www.iambkinc.org MODERN MODELING: A FASHION MARKETING INTENSIVE NEW! FLY TEEN PROGRAM There are many factors to developing a successful Fashion Marketing If you are a student in grades 8-12, then Auburn Parks and Rec has a campaign and with the influx of new businesses; this is your time to brand new program just for you! FLY will introduce youth and teens in kickstart your career in the Fashion Industry. This six-and-a-half week Auburn to civic engagement, provide information and resources for course is the perfect “cheat sheet” for Nail Technicians, Makeup Artists, post-high school plans, and volunteer opportunities. Participants in the Cosmetologists, Models, and Photographers! With over fifteen years in program may also be eligible for Teen Trips! We will be holding an the Fashion Marketing Industry and a Bachelor’s in Fashion Marketing information session on Wednesday, August 4th from 5:30- and Design, Aether Andrews is ready to catapult every interest you have 6:30 p.m. at the Harris Center. offering a rigorous hands-on intensive class! You’ll learn how to easily Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location analyze Market Data and communicate your client’s vision 100% of the 8-12 W 8/4 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. HC time. $175. Payable to INST first day of class. Contact: Maura Toohey • (334) 501 – 2940 • [email protected] Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location 21+ TR 6 – 9:30 p.m. JDCAC Session l 9/7 – 10/21 Session II 10/19 – 11/30 Contact: Aether Andrews • (202) 903-8635 • [email protected]
THEATRE AACT ACADEMY FALL TERM Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location ACT l These acting classes are for beginning to advanced students. Come 5 – 8 T 9/7 – 11/16 4 - 5 p.m. JDCAC and learn new skills, or build on previous theater experience. They are ACT ll designed to inspire imagination, creativity, teach teamwork and build 9 – 11 T 9/7 – 11/16 5 – 6 p.m. JDCAC confidence. Students will be exposed to theater fundamentals through ACT lll scene works, improv activities and more. This term the classes are 12 – 18 T 9/7 – 11/16 5 – 6 p.m. JDCAC technique based. $70/child. Sibling discounts and need based th scholarships are available. Scholarship forms and details Parent Presentation Tuesday, November 16 from 5:15-6 p.m. All are available at auburnact.org. classes meet that day at 4 p.m. to practice and prepare. **There will be no classes on September 28th due to technical rehearsal for the AACT Jr. Production. Contact: Melanie Brown • (334) 332-6834 • [email protected]
20 AUBURN PARKS & RECREATION THEATRE PRODUCTIONS AUBURN AREA COMMUNITY THEATRE (AACT) ANNOUNCES AUBURN AREA COMMUNITY OPEN AUDITIONS FOR ALL THEATRE (AACT) ANNOUNCES TOGETHER NOW! Open Auditions for All Together Now! No previous experience necessary! OPEN AUDITIONS FOR THEIR FALL Come either audition day, with a prepared song 2-4 minutes in length to sing JR. PERFORMERS SHOW, JACK for the Directors. Please bring a music source, as there will not be a pianist AND LIL’ AND THE BEANSTALK to accompany you. Call-back audition will be by invitation. Each vocalist will WRITTEN BY KATHRYN SCHULTZ rehearse with the musical director(s) 1-2 times each week. Props, lighting, sound, and house volunteers are also welcome to come to auditions. Contact MILLER Director Terry Kelley at [email protected] for more information. Open auditions for the Fall Jr. Performers Musical. Please come prepared Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location with 30 seconds only of an acapella song. Be prepared to present 16+ JDCAC short lines (“sides”) for one character. There will also be a short dance Auditions: and movement portion of the audition. Starting July 12th, you can go TR 9/14 & 9/16 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. to auburnact.org to sign up for a time slot, access audition tips, our Callbacks: rehearsal attendance policy and download the “sides.” Please choose T 9/21 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. just one character to read for! Paper copies of the sides will be available Rehearsals: at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center during the auditions. MTR 10/12 – 11/10 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location Director: Terry Kelley • (334) 246-9906 • [email protected] 5 – 12 JDCAC Auditions: MT 8/16 & 17 3 – 6 p.m. AUBURN AREA COMMUNITY Call Backs: THEATRE (AACT) PRESENTS ALL R 8/19 3 – 7 p.m. TOGETHER NOW! Rehearsals: MTI’s All Together Now! Is a brand-new, never-been-seen Broadway MW 8/23 – 9/22* 4 – 6 p.m. Musical Review. Some of the most beloved songs of the musical theatre SA 9 – 12 p.m. catalog have been selected to celebrate the return to live theatre. SA 9/25 9 – 2 p.m. Musical Theatre International, the publishing company for many of the Dress Rehearsal: musicals around the world since 1952, has brought together songs from MTW 9/27 – 9/29 3:30 – 7 p.m. iconic musicals throughout the years. Some of the renowned authors *No rehearsals September 4th and September 6th. contributing to this review include Steven Schwartz (Godspell, Wicked) Contact: Melanie Brown • (334) 332-6834 • [email protected] Ahrens & Flaherty (Ragtime, Once on this Island, Seussical,) Alain Boublil (Les Miserables, Miss Saigon,) Tim Minchin (Matilda) Jonathan Larson AUBURN AREA COMMUNITY (Rent) Marc Shaiman &Scott Whittman (Hairspray!) Lerner& Lowe (My Fair THEATRE (AACT) JR. Lady,) Strouse & Charnin (Annie,) The Disney Theatrical Group, and many more. Come and experience the magic of musical theatre! $15/Adults, PERFORMERS PRESENT JACK $12/Students and Seniors. Tickets can be purchased at AND LIL’ AND THE BEANSTALK auburnact.org. Ticket info. line: (334) 246-1084. WRITTEN BY KATHRYN SCHULTZ Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location MILLER 12+ JDCAC Performances: A performance for the young and young at heart! Come away with us to the FSA 11/12 & 11/13 7 p.m. Appalachian Mountains for a foot stompin’, toe tappin’ retelling of a folk story Matinee: classic. Be prepared to be swept up into the action and adventure as we SU 11/14 2 p.m. join Jack and his sister, Lil’, on a magical journey up the beanstalk. $10/ Director: Terry Kelley • (334) 246-9906 • [email protected] Adults, $8/ Children, Students and Seniors. Tickets can be purchased at auburnact.org. Ticket info. line: (334) 246-1084. Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time Location All Production: MRFSA 9/30, 10/1, 6:30 p.m. JDCAC 10/2, 10/4, 10/7, & 10/8 Matinee: 10/2 & 10/9 4 p.m. Contact: Melanie Brown • (334) 332-6834 • [email protected]
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The Auburn Parks and Recreation Therapeutics Program offers recreational activities, programs/leagues, social activities and field trips for citizens with special needs. Therapeutic program offerings are a great way for your child, teen, or adult to meet new people, learn skills, and socialize in a structured environment. All programs are free, unless otherwise noted. To stay current with these and other local/regional program offerings, including Special Olympics, e-mail [email protected] to be added to our monthly e-newsletter list!
BINGO NIGHT SPECIAL OLYMPICS Bingo and…anything goes! We will enjoy a short activity – fitness, Auburn Parks and Recreation supports Special Olympics by sponsoring craft, walk, and so much more. After we have enjoyed this we will play teams for many of the Special Olympic events. Currently, we support bingo and take home fun prizes. FREE to Therapeutic Program athletes for aquatics, basketball, bowling, flag football, golf, powerlifting, Participants. softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. Practices take place Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location throughout the year with the help of local Special Olympics volunteer 10+ W 9/8 – 11/17 5:30 – 7 p.m. DRRC coaches. You must be at least 8 years of age and meet the requirements Contact: Elizabeth Kaufman • (334) 501-2939 • of the Alabama Special Olympic Guidelines in order to participate. [email protected] *COVID-19 note: We are waiting on direction from Special Olympics National for all fall sports. Please stay tuned; as soon as we have more TR GAME NIGHT information we will distribute it to everyone. **Registration is required and includes completing health forms and Join us for board/card games, tabletop games, video games, trivia, and release forms. To register, email Elizabeth Kaufman. ** crafts! This event will include dinner and soda/water, and will be filled with Coordinator: Elizabeth Kaufman, Lee Co. Special Olympics Director • fun and friendship! FREE to Therapeutic Program Participants. (334) 501-2939 • [email protected] Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location 8+ F 9/10, 10/1, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. DRRC 11/5 Contact: Elizabeth Kaufman • (334) 501-2939 • [email protected]
MYSTERY TRIP Where will we go? Who knows! $5 for Therapeutic Program Participants. Payable to COA. Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location 8+ SA 10/2 TBA TBA Contact: Elizabeth Kaufman • (334) 501-2939 • [email protected]
TR PLAY GROUP Join us for a variety of fun – music, sports, fitness, art, and games! We will have structured and unstructured play time for this program. FREE to Therapeutic Program Participants. Age(s) Day(s) Date(s) Time(s) Location 5-13 R 9/9 – 11/18 4 – 5:30 p.m. DRRC Contact: Elizabeth Kaufman • (334) 501-2939 • [email protected]
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Giving back to your community can be rewarding AND fun when you serve as a Rec. VIP…Volunteer in Parks that is! Volunteers bring a unique set of skills, experience and ideas that can help create new and exciting programs that would otherwise not be possible. Whether it is coaching a youth sports team, assisting at art camps, or helping to keep a special event running smoothly, volunteers are an invaluable asset to our community! Rec. VIP Members will receive a quarterly newsletter with upcoming volunteer opportunities, a t-shirt, and a chance to attend volunteer appreciation events! If you are interested in becoming a Rec. VIP, please email Gabby Filgo at [email protected] to receive an application and be added to the email list!
PROGRAM REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 2 23 AUBURN PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES RECREATION FACILITIES Auburn/Opelika Skate Park...... 900 Country Club Drive...... 501-2930 Boykin Community Center...... 400 Boykin Street...... 501-2961 Dean Road Ceramics Studio...... 307 South Dean Road...... 501-2944 Dean Road Recreation Center...... 307 South Dean Road...... 501-2950 Frank Brown Recreation Center...... 235 Opelika Road...... 501-2962 Hubert & Grace Harris Senior Center...... 425 Perry Street...... 501-2930 Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center...... 222 East Drake Avenue...... 501-2963 Samford Pool...... 465 Wrights Mill Road...... 501-2957 ATHLETIC FACILITIES Auburn Soccer Complex...... 2340 Wire Road...... 501-2930 Auburn Softball Complex...... 2560 South College Street...... 501-2976 Duck Samford Baseball Fields 1 – 3...... 1720 East University Drive...... 501-2930 Bo Cavin Baseball Fields 4 – 7...... 335 Airport Road...... 501-2930 Duck Samford Baseball Fields 8 – 10...... 333 Airport Road...... 501-2930 Felton Little Park 341 East Glenn Avenue...... 501-2930 Margie Piper Bailey Park...... 910 Wrights Mill Road...... 501-2930 Shug Jordan Soccer Fields...... 950 Pride Avenue...... 501-2930 TENNIS COURTS Samford Avenue Tennis Center...... 901 East Samford Avenue City of Auburn/Auburn University Yarbrough Tennis Center...... 777 Yarbrough Farms Boulevard...... 501-2920 PARKS Bowden...... 340 Bowden Dr. Moores Mill...... 900 E. University & Moores Mill Rd Forest Ecology Preserve & Nature Center.... 2222 North College St. Graham McTeer...... 200 Chewacla Dr. & Thach Ave. Sam Harris...... 850 Foster St. Felton Little...... 341 East Glenn Ave. Hickory Dickory...... 1400 Hickory Ln. & N. Cedarbrook Dr. Kiesel...... 520 Chadwick Ln. (Lee Road 51) Duck Samford...... 1623 East University Dr./335 Airport Rd. Martin Luther King...... 190 Byrd St Town Creek Park...... 1150 South Gay St. Westview Park...... 657 Westview Dr. WALKING TRAILS Duck Samford Walking Track - 1623 East Glenn Avenue...... 3 ¾ laps around the track = 1 mile Duck Samford Baseball Walking Trail - 335 Airport Road...... 1 lap around the walking trail = ¼ mile Duncan Wright Fitness Trail - 465 Wrights Mill Road...... Begin and end at Wrights Mill Rd., Circle main loop twice = 1 mile Forest Ecology Preserve & Nature Center - 2222 North College Street...... Easy to moderate loop trails = 5 miles Frank Brown Recreation Center - 235 Opelika Road...... One complete lap = .42 miles Kiesel Park Walking Trail - 520 Chadwick Lane...... 1 lap around the walking trail = 2 ¼ miles Sam Harris Park Walking Trail - 85 Foster Street...... 6 laps around the walking trail = 1 mile Town Creek Park Trail - 1150 South Gay Street...... 0.87 mile CEMETERIES Memorial Park...... 1000 East Samford Avenue Westview...... 700 Westview Drive Pine Hill...... 303 Armstrong Street Town Creek...... 950 South Gay Street
RENT-A-FACILITY City of Auburn Parks and Recreation facilities and parks are available to the public for rental. Rental fees vary depending on the amount of space, equipment, and type of facility needed. For more information on city facilities, please visit auburnalabama.org/parks or refer to our Parks and Recreation Guide (available at the Harris Center). NOTES Citizens are encouraged to use city facilities during regular hours. All parks and cemeteries open at sunrise and close at sunset. For information on game cancellations or postponements, please call: Time and Temperature, (334) 745-6311 or visit auburnalabama.org/parks and click on the Game Status button.
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