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Columns

Publisher’s Note Kendra Sumner

Living With Children John Rosemond

Simplest Love for Father’s Day

Parenting Today’s Teens

Making Dad feel special when you’re wiped.

Finding hope for the “me” generation!

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Parenting Today’s Teens Mark Gregston

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Everything in Between Common Sense Media

Get This!

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Banish Boredom This Summer

2018 Summer Fun

Help your child have a unique and meaningful summer break!

Give your kids a summer to remember with these local and nearby activities!

Dave Says Dave Ramsey

A Page in a Book Gerry Paige Smith

On The Cover Ann Thompson Pettey (8) and Adele Pettey (6) are the daughters of Michelle and Greg Pettey, and granddaughters of Bev and Bob Pettey. Ann Thompson will attend Ogletree Elementary School in the fall, and Adele will be in first grade at Auburn Early Education Center. Both girls enjoy classes at Variations Dance Studio, choir and missions at First Baptist Church of Opelika, art, swimming, and tennis. Ann Thompson hopes to, one day, be an art teacher, and Adele wants to be a veterinarian and/or ballerina.

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Family Calendar 52

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Publisher’sNote

Auburn Opelika Lee County’s Foremost Parenting Source

Now that the kids are out of school and they have settled into a more relaxed, daily schedule filled with neighborhood fun, swimming, and learning at camps, it’s time to turn our attention to an upcoming holiday. Father’s Day is right around the corner and it’s a time to celebrate all the men in your family’s lives. Whether we have a dad, grandfather, uncle or

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mentor who has played a positive role, this Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show gratitude and honor him. A bonus is that, in doing so, we teach our kids life lessons on gratitude, respect, and giving back. This year, Father’s Day is Sunday, June 17…plenty of time to plan the perfect weekend for your special guy. Would you like to surprise him with a day trip full of adventure? How about a one-of-a-kind lunch with all of his favorite trimmings? Or, spoil him with a relaxing vacation at the lake, mountains, or beach? To help with your choices, check out this month’s feature article, Simplest Love for Father’s Day: Making Dad Feel Special When You’re Wiped or the June calendar for some great ideas. If you moms are like me, feeling exhausted from another school year is an understatement. But, don’t let the need to catch up on some sleep and down time get in the way of a great weekend celebrating dad! One idea is to spend Father’s Day on an outing with effortless fun. Are you a member of Jule Collins Smith Museum, the Montgomery Zoo or the Opelika SportsPlex? If so, then you already have a place to go celebrate dad. Just grab a picnic and head out to enjoy a fun day strolling through the museum or zoo and maybe splashing in the indoor pool or splash pad. Or, make a dinner or brunch reservation at a local favorite, which not only gives mom a break from cooking, but also

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gives dad his favorite Father’s Day meal. For other activities, check out the calendar and the Summer Activities Guide. No matter what you choose to do, the best part is spending time with that special guy in your family’s life. Want to start a new summer tradition? How about getting your family involved in a

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volunteer program that will help others in our community. In the article, Banish Boredom: Inspire Your Child to Volunteer, discover some great volunteer programs that children have started in their own communities. One interesting program is called ‘Make Blankets for Shelter Animals’. Blankets were made for homeless animals and placed in their cages at local animal shelters. The blankets comforted the animals and increased adoption numbers. Something as simple as making a blanket for a dog could become a great goal for your family’s service project this summer. What a wonderful way to spend

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your time…making memories with family and helping others through volunteerism. Happy Father’s Day to all you dads! And Happy Summer to us all!

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LivingWithChildren by John Rosemond

Are Some Kids Naturally More Sensitive? Q: My 4-year-old daughter, when I do something that upsets her, like reprimand her for something, begins to cry and tell me that I don’t love her anymore. (She’s actually very obedient and well-behaved, so the incidents in question are quite small.) When I’m finally able to calm her down, I reassure her of my love and explain that Mommy getting stern about something she has done doesn’t mean I don’t love her. This began about six months ago, shortly after she turned four, and despite my reassurances, it’s getting steadily worse. Are some children just more naturally insecure than others? Is there something else I need to be doing? A: It may be that some children are naturally at the high end of the “sensitive” scale and therefore more thin-skinned than most when it comes to being reprimanded. I’m not aware of any research on this issue, but enough parents like yourself have testified

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to having emotionally-delicate children to convince me that there’s some innate quality at work here. Then there’s the bell-shaped curve, which predicts that relative to a “sensitivity norm,” a minority of children will be hypersensitive and a somewhat equal minority will be hyposensitive. Regardless, children – all of them – if given the opportunity, will produce great drama, and it would appear to me that you are certainly giving your daughter the opportunity. In the first place, you obviously take your daughter’s operatic outbursts seriously enough to think they warrant equally serious reassurances. In my experienced estimation, these comforting conversations you have with her are why her “sensitivity” to your discipline has become more and more of an issue over time. In short, she has an audience for her drama, so she puts on bigger and bigger productions. Not that it is her conscious intention, but her drama also serves to distract attention

away from her misbehavior and focus it on the rather silly issue of whether or not you truly love her. Granted, it’s not silly to her, but little does she know you would give up your seat in a lifeboat for her. It is axiomatic that if one wants to raise up a child into emotionally-sturdy adulthood, one must treat said child as if he or she is, in fact, already emotionally sturdy. Children rise (or sink) to expectations. Therefore, my advice to you is to stop allowing yourself to become sidetracked by your daughter’s drama. The next time you discipline and she begins to cry and claim emotional orphanhood, simply say, “We’re not having that conversation again…ever. You misbehaved, I reprimanded you, end of story. Now, if you need to cry, you may go to your room until you can get control of yourself.” Children need equal amounts of love and leadership. Love is not your problem. You obviously need to begin working on strengthening your leadership muscles. Family psychologist John Rosemond answers parents’ questions on his website at www.rosemond.com.

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Bee Auburn: A Celebration of Pollinators, June 16-22

Join the Auburn University College of Agriculture and the City of Auburn for Bee Auburn, a celebration of pollinators and their impact on our health, history, society, culture and economy. This joint project features a week-long list of activities leading into our Friday night main event - a street fair-styled block party in the Gay Street parking lot from 6 - 10 p.m. Featuring live music by 8 Track Rewind, pollinator-related vendors, a photography exhibition, farmers market, entertainment district event designation and the Pollinator Path. The Pollinator Path is an interactive walk through downtown and designed to highlight the impact that pollinators have on our local economy. Participants will pick up maps from the Bee Auburn tent in the Gay Street parking lot (which will be located next to the stage) and visit stops on the path to answer questions listed on the map. These stops will be local businesses in the downtown area. Once finished, they will return their sheets to the Bee Auburn tent to be graded and maps with all-correct answers will be entered into a drawing for prizes. To learn more about Bee Auburn, or to become a vendor, please visit auburnalabama.org/parks or contact Bee Auburn Co-Coordinator Whitney Morris atwmorris@auburnalabama.org. The week will culminate in the Bee Auburn main event, a festival-styled celebration at the Donald E. Davis Arboretum from 5:30 – 8 p.m. on Friday, June 22. The event will feature arts & crafts vendors, local farmers and organizations, live music, pollinator tours through the Arboretum and children’s activities. A complete schedule of the week’s activities is as follows: Monday, June 18: Cooking with Pollinators: Dinner at the AU Community Garden. Tuesday, June 19: Coffee Tuesday, Tea and Teacups (Sip N’ Paint). Wednesday, June 20: Bee-A-Biologist Educators Event (invitation only), Kids Night at the Arboretum. Thursday, June 21: Scientific Arts at JCSM. Friday, June 22: Bee Auburn. Registration will be required for Tea and Teacups, a Sip N’ Paint event, and space is limited to 20 participants ages 21 and older. The cost is $35 per person and covers the cost of materials and studio fees.

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Downtown Auburn Restaurant Week: June 24-30

Lil’ Calypso Art Festival

Set your calendars for Lil' Calypso Saturday, June 9, 10 AM – 4 PM! This will be the 16th Annual show for Chuck's Marina. Calypso is known for quality crafts like jewelry, pottery, metal work, furniture, wood, & body products, and art work. With about 60 regional artists, the show's reputation has continued to grow. Live Music on the Deck noon to four. Chuck’s Marina, Lake Martin. www.lakemartin.com.

Father’s Day at the Montgomery Zoo Celebrate Father's Day at the Montgomery Zoo on June 17, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM. All dads receive free admission to the zoo and museum. Additional guests will be charged regular admission price, $15 adults 13 and older; $11 children 3-12; Free ages 2 and under. Zoo members are free. www.montgomeryzoo.com.

Brace yourselves for an unforgettable savory experience coming to Auburn in just a few weeks! The first Auburn Downtown Restaurant Week will be June 24-30, 2018. This exciting new event will highlight the downtown culinary scene and features both fine and casual dining restaurants as well as specialty shops! Restaurant Week is a week-long event where each fine dining restaurant will offer a pre-set menu for lunch or dinner. The most exciting part is that these exclusive dinner menus will offer a unique three-course dinner for only $30. Casual dining restaurants will also offer special appetizers, drinks and desserts only available during this delicious week in June. Every Auburn local knows that summertime is the best time to park downtown and enjoy some of the best food in the South. This culinary extravaganza is the perfect opportunity to bring your family and friends to downtown Auburn and try something new without all the hassles. www.downtownauburnonline.com.

Float-N- Movie: “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom”

Lego Brick Builders

If you love creating with Lego bricks, then this is the place to be! Open to all ages, but geared towards school-aged children, your creativity will take the spotlight as you build whatever you can imagine. Lego bricks provided. Opelika’s Cooper Public Library, Opelika. June 7, 14 and 21, 3:30 PM. All ages. library@opelika-al.gov. Auburn Opelika Parents I June 2018

Join the Auburn Parks and Recreation aquatics staff on June 14 for a “dive-in” movie! Enjoy a movie under the stars while relaxing and floating on a tube or lounging on the pool deck. Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite inflatable from home, as none will be provided. Concessions will be available throughout the evening. FREE admission with Splash Pass or prior admission to the pool earlier that day (please get a hand stamp before leaving) or $2 per person. 8 PM. auburnalabama.org/pools. 6

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2018 SummerNight Downtown Art Walk

The SummerNight Downtown Art Walk is an arts festival that transforms downtown Auburn into its very own arts district, featuring the work of local and regional artists, live musicians, street performers, great food and children's activities. Downtown merchants and restaurants remain open after regular business hours and people of all ages are encouraged to take advantage of this great opportunity to shop, dine and relax while enjoying the arts in downtown Auburn. Children will have an opportunity to participate in arts and crafts, as well as enjoy other attractions! In addition to the arts festivities, SummerNight Downtown Art Walk also includes a culinary contest. This year's theme is blueberries! Be sure to enter your creative blueberry creation in the SummerNight culinary contest for a chance to win fantastic prizes! SummerNight is a FREE, downtown entertainment district event, June 8, 5:00-10:00 PM. The Starting Line Party and parade will be at 5 p.m. at Pebble Hill. For more information, contact the JDCAC at (334) 501-2963.

A Day in the Life Series Sponsored by Opelika Parks and Recreation

Day in the Life: Police Academy. Spend the morning with the members of the OPD. This camp is a great opportunity to go behind the scenes. June 18. Resident Fee: $10, Non-Resident Fee: $11; Ages 6-11. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Day in the Life: Fire Academy *Pick-up and drop-off is at the OFD Training Grounds (Talladega St). Explore the trucks, try on the uniform and hold the hoses. Prepare to get wet. Lunch and t-shirt are provided. June 19. All participants register by June 4. Resident Fee: $10, Non-Resident Fee: $11; Ages 6-12. Day in the Life: Power Services Academy. Join the members of the Opelika Power Services Dept. as they demonstrate their skills and invite participants to have hands on fun. June 20. Resident Fee: $10, Non-Resident Fee: $11, 9:00-11:00 a.m. For information, please contact Opelika SportsPlex, 334-705-5560 or lchesser@opelika-al.gov.

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The Face of Hunger in East Alabama Did you know that many people living here in East Alabama face the problem of food insecurity daily? Good health is of course linked to good nutrition. When children face inadequate nutrition their FUTURE health, both physical growth and mental growth is affected. This in turn causes lack of achievement in school and as a result less productive life as an adult. These are long term consequences. With summer approaching and school being out for the next 2 months there will be many children who no longer receive free school breakfast and lunch. Many parents will struggle to feed their children through the summer months. Our community needs to be aware of and help alleviate this rising problem. According to national statistics (Feeding America – data from 2016 government statistics) in Lee County there is a 18 % rate of food insecurity. This translates to 27,640 people-7,240 of whom are children. This compares to a national food insecurity rate of 12.9% or 41.2 million people – 12.9 million of whom are children. Food insecurity refers to the USDA’s measure of lack of access to enough food for an active, healthy life for all household members. It also refers to

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limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate foods. Food insecure families may also have the challenge of choosing between buying healthy food or paying for basic needs such as housing or medical bills. It is sobering when you look at this data and the resultant affect on lives right here in our community. There are of course government programs that help. Food stamps or SNAP benefits provide for some basic needs. According to the USDA, in 2015, 46 million people received benefits with an average of $127 per month per person. That is just $29 a week for groceries! For a family the average was $260 per household per month or $60 a week for a family to buy groceries. The National School Lunch Program feeds on average 30 million children per year free or reduced price lunch at school. In our schools locally, free or reduced breakfast is also served. This is wonderful as it is certainly hard to learn with an empty stomach. This summer, local schools and nonprofit organizations will also provide free meals during the weekdays at various locations. To find out where you can go check with your child’s school or simply text “FOOD” to 877-877.

Charitable organizations can help to fill the gap. The Food Bank of East Alabama has many programs to assist food insecure families. One such program is the Community Market where qualifying families can come shop for groceries once a month. Their shelves are stocked with food donated to the Food Bank. They also serve seniors in a special program called Brown Bag for Seniors. You can learn more about the East Alabama Food Bank at their website: www. foodbankofeastalabama.com. Other ways to help solve the problem of hunger in our community include: donating your time or resources, talking about food insecurity with your family and ways to get involved, and encouraging your church, work or other organizations to help out. You may not realize it but 1 in 6 people struggle with food insecurity. This is a problem that we can solve together. Dr. Ellen Royal attended the University of South Alabama College of Medicine for her medical degree and graduated in 1994. She returned to Alabama the summer of 1998 to join the pediatric practice of Dr. Richard M. Freeman. Dr. Royal is a member of the Lee County Medical Society, Medical Association of the State of Alabama, American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is board certified in Pediatrics. Dr. Royal is married to Dr. Kevin Royal who practices Internal Medicine in Opelika and they have three children.

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Auburn HS Girls Golf Wins Championship

The Auburn High Girls Golf team won the 2018 AHSAA 7A South Sub-State Championship... by 23 strokes! AHS's Morgan Jones won first place overall.

Lee Scott Band Students Recognized

Congratulations to the following students who received special recognition at the LSA Band banquet: Margaret Mattson - The John Philip Sousa Band Award; Jessica Lien - The Louis Armstrong Jazz Award; Sara Stewart - Senior Majorette Award. The Senior band and dance team members were honored (pictured, right): Jillian Hornsby, Ashlie Davis, Margaret Mattson, Jessica Lien, and Sara Stewart (Not pictured Abby Esco and Kyle Graddy). Best Section Award Bryson Moon, Sam Kinsaul, Caitlin Ledbetter, and Thomas Handley. Most Outstanding students for each grade were: Ashlie Davis - Senior; Caitlin Ledbetter - Junior; Raleigh Williams Sophomore; Grant Bagley - Freshman; Thomas Handley - 8th; Lindsey Joiner - 7th; Christine Chang - 6th; Grace Bush - Most Improved; Congratulations to these students!

Auburn High School Baseball Wins

Auburn High Baseball defeated Theodore in a 3 game series to move onto the Final Four of the 2018 AHSAA Class 7A Playoffs! #ACS #Auburn #CelebrateAuburn #Baseball #AHSAA #Class7A First game loss. Second game win. Third game tied 3-3 in 7 innings. Rain delay. A Win 4-3 after 9 innings.

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Congratulations to Auburn Lacrosse, who won the Southern Crescent League championship! Auburn Opelika Parents I June 2018

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Auburn Player Visits Drake Middle School

Auburn University Men’s Basketball Guard Jared Harper stopped by Drake Middle School to speak to the Breakfast Club! We wish you the best in the upcoming NBA draft, Jared!

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Opelika High School Names 2018 Killgore Scholars

Congratulations to the Opelika High School recipients of the 2018 Killgore Scholarship! Katie Epperson, Lydia King, Abrea Green, Kevin Trujillo-Galindo, Madelyn Weaver, and Avery Rajan (not pictured).

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OHS Soccer Signing

OHS Senior Kayla Phatsadavong signed a soccer scholarship with Faulkner University on May 2. Pictured front row (l-r): Souphao "Paul" Phatsadavong-father, Kayla Phatsadavong, Karen Phanthachith-mother. Back row: Coach Derek Hovell, Dr. Farrell Seymore-OHS Principal, Karly Phatsadavong-sister, Coach Jaclyn Waitz-OHS Girls Head Soccer Coach, and Pritchard Ndaira-Faulkner University Women's Head Soccer Coach.

Track Stars!

Congrats to Samatha Rogers for placing 2nd and Harper McGowan for placing 3rd in the 1600 meter run. Not Pictured, congrats to Ayan Merchant. He finished 1st in the Para-Ambulatory 100 and 200 and Evan Rogers for placing 3rd in the 1600 meter run.

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2018 Alumni Award Recipient and Alabama Teacher of the Year Finalist

Dr. Blake Busbin won the "Outstanding Young Alumni Award" from Auburn University! Busbin is a three-time graduate of Auburn University, finishing his doctorate in social studies education in 2013. Following the completion of his Master's Degree in 2007 he joined the faculty at Auburn High School. During his tenure at AHS, he has launched two major public history projects with his students documenting the stories of local veterans as well as the Civil Rights Movement in East Alabama. In recognition of his work, he received the 2015 Christa McAuliffe Reach for the Stars Award by the National Council for Social Studies and was named the 2017 Alabama History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehman Institute for American History, which also named him a top ten national finalist. He has also been selected as one of the four finalists for Alabama Teacher of the Year! Dr. Busbin’s next step in this process will be an interview component with ALSDE. He is married to Anne Busbin, also a graduate of the College of Education, who is the school counselor at Richland Elementary. Together they have three children. Here he is pictured with Anne and his parents at a recent banquet! Thank you for your dedication to your craft and educating young people, Dr. Busbin!

OHS Basketball Signing

Alexis Browning—Lawson State Community College-Basketball Pictured (l-r) front row: Shanika Browning-mother, Alexis Browning, William Dejuan Bivins-father. Back row: Coach Allison Gregory, Shakerra Forbes, Erik Speakman-OHS Athletic Director, Amarion Carlisle-brother, Mikayla Watson, Abrea Green, Ashton Carlislebrother, Jack Whatley, Kimberly Bivins-stepmother, Carlton RiceLawson State Athletic Director, Brenda H. Bivins-grandmother, and Coach Devin Booth-Head Girls Basketball Coach.

TAKE YOUR SWING TO THE NEXT LEVEL Grand National is offering golf clinics this summer for junior golfers, ages 7-17, taught by PGA Certified pros. The clinics will be held in four, Monday–Thursday sessions from 8:30-11:30 a.m. SESSION 1: June 11-14 · SESSION 2: June 25-28 SESSION 3: July 9-12 · SESSION 4: July 23-26 $100 PER SESSION Lunch and a free Par 3 round are included each day. » FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER, CALL 334.749.9042. «

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ACS 5th Graders Compete at Track and Field Day

ACS 5th grade students (pictured, left) made new friends as they prepared to transition to Drake Middle School. Students from Ogletree, Pick, Wright’s Mill, and Yarbrough competed against each other at the annual track and field day showing great sportsmanship and team work.

Yarbrough Elementary fifth graders (pictured, right) had a great time competing and making new friends at the ACS Fifth Grade Track Meet! Thank you Coach Smith, Coach Draughon, Coach Shurden, and all of the fifth grade teachers for helping with this special event!

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AEEC Poetry Cafe

Auburn Early Education Center held a Poetry Cafe for 2nd Graders.

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St. Michael Kindergartners Visit the Airport

St. Michael Catholic Preschool and Kindergarten school 3 year olds visited the Auburn airport for their field trip. The students were able to tour the airport, see all the different items used to help run the airport and even pretend to be the pilot in one of the planes.

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Lee Scott Student Recognized at Lutzie Scholarship Dinner

Congratulations to senior Chauntel Kriel who was recognized at the Lutzie 43 Foundation scholarship dinner! She was one of four LSA students to receive the PFL Character Scholarship and was asked by the foundation to share her story. We are so proud of you, Chauntel!

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Author Visits AHS English Class

Dr. Wayne Flynt, professor emeritus at Auburn University and nationally recognized historian, spoke to Advanced English 10 students about Harper Lee, race relations and the 100 best novels of the 20th century! Flynt has written 13 books that focus largely on the historical, economic and social fabric of Alabama, including his latest "Mockingbird Songs: My Friendship with Harper Lee." Julie Wentworth, Language Arts Teacher at Auburn High, opened the engagement by playing the role of Harper Lee while conversing with Dr. Flynt in the form of written letters from the pages of his book. The floor was then opened for discussion between the students and Flynt about classic literature as well as views on racism in America before, during and since the Civil Rights Movement.

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AHS Class of 2018 Awards

Auburn High School held their annual Senior Honorary and Awards Ceremony in the Performing Arts Center! This year's graduating class set a new record for Auburn City Schools with a total of $21,065,047 offered in scholarships. JA & Ophelia Killgore Memorial Scholarship recipients were: (L to R) Karenna Choi, Will Stevens, Amy Oh and Andrew Wang (Charles Chen not pictured).

Star Wars Day at Cary Woods Elementary

Starting with greetings from Jedi, Jawas and Stormtroopers in a galaxy not that far away, Cary Woods Elementary celebrated Star Wars Day with Lightsaber lessons, read-along versions of the films, and honing the force in mini-Jedi boot camp!

Field Day at Dean Road Elementary

These guys and gals are COMPETITIVE! They enjoyed their last Field Day at Dean Road!

New Principal for AEEC

Matthew Bruner was named Principal for Auburn Early Education Center for the 20182019 school year. Mr. Bruner is currently serving as the elementary principal at Lee Scott Academy. Congratulations and welcome, Mr. Bruner!

Pick After School Students Learn About Bees Volunteers from For the Bees at Auburn visited Pick After School! Our After School students got to hold bees, taste pollen and hear many interesting facts about bees!

ACS ESL Fair

Auburn City Schools hosted their 2nd annual ESL Fair at Auburn Junior High! There are more than 40 different languages spoken in the homes of ACS students and this was a great opportunity for families to come together to learn about all the resources available to them in our community. From the ACS Dental Clinic to Southern Union's Adult Education programs that assist with improving English as a Second Language (ESL) skills, this event was a hit! A special thank you to Auburn University's Center for Health Ecology and Equity Research (CHEER) for the free pizza! Auburn Opelika Parents I June 2018

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OHS Cross-Country Signing

Savannah Karl—Auburn University at Montgomery-Cross Country. Pictured (l-r): Nuria Karl-mother, Savannah Karl, Kristin Blatt-OHS Cross Country Coach. Back row: Erik SpeakmanOHS Athletic Director, and Dr. Farrell SeymoreOHS Principal.

Cary Woods Receives Garden Kit

Cary Woods Elementary's After-School program recently received a school garden kit from Tractor Supply Company Store with the opportunity to spend $200 on materials to enhance the gardens at CWES. The students are currently planning a garden dedication ceremony in for later this month!

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Auburn High School Playoffs

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Auburn took care of business on the road as the Tigers earned a 1-0 result against Foley in the second round of the playoffs. Four minutes into the match, Avery Atkins struck gold when he scored on a header off a free kick from Meyer Rudgers. The remaining 76 minutes of the game were spent keeping Foley off the scoreboard. Junior goalkeeper Peyton Segrest earned the shut out. 19

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OHS Senior Anita Payne signed a basketball scholarship with Pensacola State College on April 27. Seated front row (l-r): Sharon Payne-mother, Anita Payne, and Alvin Payne-father. Back row (l-r): Shakira NettlesAssistant Coach Pensacola College, Rachel Barnes-Assistant Coach Pensacola College, Ebony Payne-sister, Devin Booth-OHS Head Girls Basketball Coach, and Coach Morris Lockhart.

OHS Senior Cassidy Thomas signed a basketball scholarship with LaGrange College on May 11. Front row pictured (lr): Michael Thomas, Jr.-father, Cassidy Thomas, and Patricia Thomas-mother. Back row (l-r): Coach Devin Booth-OHS Head Girls Basketball Coach, Kati Thomas-sister, Coach Jaclyn Waitz, and Dr. Farrell Seymore-OHS Principal.

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Auburn HS Boys Golf

Our AHS Boys Golf team finished first place in the AHSAA 7A Section 2 tournament at Lakewood Golf Course in Phenix City! AHS's Caleb Adcock also qualified for the sub-state tournament as an individual!

Drake Middle School Turns 60

In honor of J.F. Drake Middle/High School turning 60 years old the current administration and staff opened their doors to past alums as well as more than 40 classic automobiles for their "Driving through the Decades" celebration! Guests, as well as current and formers students had the opportunity to visit the campus while taking a stroll down memory lane and learning about the history of Drake through student-led tours and the many vehicles on display from the "East Alabama Old Car Club" and the "Old and Slow Car Club."

OHS Cross-Country Signing

Shakerra Forbes –Lawson State Community College-Cross Country Pictured with Lawson State Athletic Director Carlton Rice and her parents Roderick Burke and Shamise Burke and her family members: Ellis Finley, ShaTerra Forbes, Malachi Burke, Mathias Burke, Malana Burke, Melodi Burke, and Milton Burke. Also joining Forbes were Dr. Farrell Seymore-OHS principal, Coach Kristin Blatt, and Erik SpeakmanOHS Athletic Director.

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AHS Production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”

The Auburn High School Performing Arts Department’s production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” opened in the Auditorium at AHS (1701 East Samford). This is a student-led show that has been in preproduction since February under the guidance of Theatre Director Kim Mock and offers something for everyone featuring multiple musical genres throughout the show. “It’s a rock opera about the life of Joseph from the Bible and we’ve been waiting 10 years to do this show,” Mock said. “We have been waiting for the right combination of voices since it’s all singing and dancing—no spoken dialogue.” The cast is made up of 38 students with 25 student-crew members, and an orchestra of 20 more students. The show is made possible with the help of all Performing Arts programs at Auburn High School including Theatre, Choir, Band as well as the Agriconstruction students that helped build some set pieces.

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JROTC Awards at Auburn HS

With the Red, White and Blue proudly on display, Lt. Col. Tony Benitez and Sgt. Maj. Keith Entwistle led the 2018 Auburn High School JROTC Tiger Battalion Awards Ceremony in the auxiliary gym of 1701 East Samford. In days of old, the colors served as the rallying point for Soldiers. It was from this point that Commanders directed Soldiers. Today, the unit colors represent the heritage of the organization. The criteria for the awards presented involved excellence in academics, leadership, military bearing, community service and athletics. The students recognized during this ceremony represent the very best in the AHS Junior ROTC program as well as the school system. Senior Cadets Yonghun Kim, Dean Lee, Sungyung Ji, Thomas Harp, Shakayla Gilmore, Logan House and Brittany Dozier will all graduate next month and go on to serve our country in various branches of the finest military in the world. Senior Cadet Cammy Smith has also been accepted to West Point as a member of the United States Military Academy’s Class of 2022! www.auburnopelikaparents.com

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Lee Scott Students Named Lee County Young Leaders

Congratulations to Camille Kraus and Alli Scott who were selected to represent Lee-Scott Academy as a Lee County Young Leader! The Lee County Young Leaders program (LCYL) is a program of the Opelika Chamber of Commerce. The program serves as a vehicle to help cultivate the potential in our young people to assume positions of responsibility in their communities at an early age. We are so proud of our young leaders!

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AHS Sportsmanship in Tennis

Both Auburn High Boys and girls Tennis teams won the Sportsmanship Award voted on by the teams participating in the 7A State tournament!

Miss Teen Alabama

Auburn High's Saloni Merchant has been named USA National Miss Alabama Teen!

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OHS Baseball Signing

Jackson Reynolds-Texas A&M University-baseball Pictured front row (l-r): Dawn Reynolds-mother, Campbell Speigner, Jackson Reynolds, Grant Speigner, John Reynolds-father. Back row: Coach Montre Battle, Erik Speakman-OHS Athletic Director, Dr. Farrell Seymore-OHS Principal, Nick Richardson-OHS Head Baseball Coach, Coach Levale Speigner, Coach Blair Irvin, and Coach Zach Blatt.

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Jared Bartlett--Enterprise State Community College-baseball Pictured front row (l-r): Grant Speigner, Teresa Bartlett-mother, Jared Bartlett, Tommy Bartlett-father, and Campbell Speigner. Back row: Coach Montre Battle, Erik Speakman-OHS Athletic Director, Dr. Farrell Seymore-OHS Principal, Jordan Bartlett-sister, Nick Richardson-OHS Head Baseball Coach, Jessica Edwards-sister, Coach Levale Speigner, Coach Blair Irvin, Coach Zach Blatt, and Bubba Frichter-Enterprise State Head Baseball Coach.

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Hope for the “Me” Generation The “Baby Boom” generation was so anxious to have good relationships with their children that they tended to set aside their primary role as parents. Their desire to be their child’s best friend nurtured the advent of a self-centered, demanding, “Me Generation” who believes the world revolves around them. But there’s hope!

Parenting in Past Generations — Too Rigid

As I’ve grown older, I see more with the eyes of my heart than I do with those on each side of my big nose. And the aging process has brought me to a greater understanding of my own mom and dad’s parenting style. I’ve learned that things really weren’t as bad as I used to think they were. My dad, like yours, was less than relational; his focus was on providing for his family. Working at the same job for 38 years; providing was his way of showing love for his family. He demanded respect. He taught us to be responsible because that’s the way he was taught, and he wanted us to live the same way. My father worked hard because he grew up during the Great Depression, and he knew first-hand the challenges of having little to live on. He also saw to it that our family was protected. Food was always on the table, a roof was always over our head, we all went to college, and the enemy he fought in the South Pacific never marched on our homeland.

Parenting in Today’s Generation — Too Relational Then, the 60’s and 70’s came along. Some called it a revolution. Millions of “Baby Boomers” fell head over heels toward relationships and feelings of love for all mankind. Our music and lifestyle expressed our desire for universal peace and love. We swooned to lyrics like “all you need is love,” and there

was a “whole lotta’ love” going around. And we “showered the people we love with love… showing them the way that we feel.” Then we took our desire for peace, love and affection right into our parenting style. Baby boomers as parents focused on maintaining peace and love, at all costs. We were determined to have better, stronger relationships with our kids than we had with our parents; carrying out these normally good and healthy desires to an extreme. Out of financial abundance, we gave our kids everything they ever wanted, and more. Modern conveniences allowed for more free time and less responsibility. Soccer moms equipped with minivans shuttled kids from one event or activity to another, with stops at McDonald’s in-between. We indulged, spoiled and provided too much “stuff” as misguided expressions of our love.

But Good Relationships Are Good, Aren’t They?

What’s wrong with too much love? Nothing! But there is something wrong with it if it is our only focus. To put it bluntly, placing kids on a pedestal and focusing our lives on them created feelings of entitlement. Kids began equating our love with our pocket book and our willingness to do things for them. Their thrills in life came from getting new toys, new clothes, new honors, and new excitements. They became demanding, selfish, adrenalin junkies, searching daily for new thrills. When the excitement ended or the money train slowed, they became angry. We wanted to be the best parents ever, but the more we focused our attention and our money on our kids, the more they fell into anxiety, depression, and outright defiance. After all, they wouldn’t admit it, but deep down they were terrified for what they would do after they left the comforts and indulgences of home. Perhaps you have a teenager fitting this description living in your home now? I’ve had the privilege of getting to know over 3,000 such teenagers in our Heartlight counseling program over the past 20 years. These are kids whose parents loved them 25

greatly and gave them every convenience and materialistic advantage in life, yet they developed so many emotional problems that they had to be taken out of their homes. So, I’ve seen this phenomenon thousands of times; and we continue to receive dozens of pleas for help from parents of out of control teenagers every day. The crux of the matter is that it is hard to be a good parent when our focus is on having peace, love and friendship with our children. So, the big question is this: How do parents establish their position of authority, while also maintaining their relationship with their teen? Tell your teenager…“I desire to stand beside you and walk with you in life… but make no mistake; I will stand in front of you when I need to.”

Parenting the Right Way – Balanced

A simple answer is to say things like “No” and “Maybe” more often; and we need to apply boundaries and consequences when our kids cross over the line. Balanced parenting is applying strength when needed; and tenderness at the same time. It is not just one or the other, it is both. The essence of balance in parenting is to stand beside our children and walk with them through life, while also determining to stand in front of them when we need to stop them from their foolish ways. Our goal should be to help our kids get to where they want to be, and keep them from going to a place they really don’t want to end up. But since they are too immature to know any better, we need to remain in control, no matter how upset it makes them temporarily. Then, as they mature in their thinking, the reins can be gradually released. Believe me, your kids will express their appreciation when they are older for holding them in line as teenagers. Mark Gregston is an author, speaker, radio host, and the founder of a residential counseling center for struggling teens located in Longview, Texas. Mark’s passion for helping teens can be seen in his 40 years of involvement with families as a youth pastor, Young Life area director, and now, as the Executive Director of Heartlight, where he has lived with and helped over 2,700 teens. To find out more about Mark and his ministry to parents and teens, you can visit www.HeartlightMinistries.org or www.ParentingTodaysTeens.org.

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Elementary and Middle Schoolers. At this age, kids love TV shows, games, movies, and online videos. They begin to explore more and hear about new shows and games from friends. Because they can access these things by themselves, it’s crucial to continue to supervise their activities and help them stick to your rules.

How to Set Screen Rules That Stick

Start with an endpoint. Use whatever tools you have -- your DVR, Netflix, OnDemand -- to pre-record shows, cue them up, or plan ahead to watch at a specific time. That way, one show won’t flow into the other, and you can avoid commercials. If your kids are into YouTube, search for age-appropriate videos, and add them to a playlist to watch later. Because most games don’t have built-in endings (and are, in fact, designed to make kids play as long as possible), set a timer or some other cue that says “time to stop.” Help them balance their day. Kids this age need guidance from you on a daily plan that includes a little bit of time for everything. And staying involved works. Kids whose parents make an effort to limit media use spend less time with media than their peers do, according to a 2010 Kaiser Family Foundation study. Use the American Academy of Pediatrics’ worksheets to create a family media plan. Practice what you preach. It’s tempting to keep reaching for your phone to check email, texts, Facebook, or the news. But your kids will be the first to call you out for not “walking the talk.” Plus, they’ll pick up habits from you. Model the media behavior that you want your kids to emulate.

In many homes, getting kids to turn off their cell phones, shut down the video games, or quit YouTube can incite a revolt. And if your kids say they need to be online for schoolwork, you may not know when the research stops and idle activity begins. When it comes to screen time, every family will have different amounts of time that they think is “enough.” What’s important is giving it some thought, creating age-appropriate limits (with builtin flexibility for special circumstances), making media choices you’re comfortable with, and modeling responsible screen limits for your kids. Try these age-based guidelines to create screen rules that stick.

Preschoolers. There are lots of great TV shows, apps, games, and websites geared for this age. But too much time spent in front of a screen can interfere with activities that are essential for growing brains and bodies.

High Schoolers. You’ll have more success with teens if you explain the reasons why too much screen time is harmful. For example, social media may contribute to anxiety.

Go for quality and age-appropriateness. Not everything for preschoolers needs to be a so-called “brain-builder,” but there’s a difference between mindless and mindful entertainment. Our reviews can steer you toward titles that help preschoolers work on developmental skills like sharing, cooperation, and emotional intelligence. Sit with them, and enjoy the discovery process. There will always be moments when you need to rely on the TV or an app to distract your preschooler while you get something done. But as much as you can, enjoy media together. Little hands and developing brains really benefit from your company (and guidance!). Begin setting limits when kids are little. Habits get ingrained early, so try to establish clear screen-time rules when your kids are young. For games, apps, and websites, you may need to set a timer. For TV, just say “one show.” Auburn Opelika Parents I June 2018

Help them make quality choices. You still have a say in what they see, hear, and play. Put in your two cents about the importance of quality shows, games, and movies. Crack down on multitasking. High school kids who’ve discovered texting, IM, Facebook, and music tend to do them all at once -- especially when they’re supposed to be doing mundane tasks like homework. But a University of Michigan study found that humans are terrible multitaskers and that the practice actually reduces the ability to concentrate and focus. Find ways to say “yes.” Look for movies they can watch. Find games you’re OK with. If your teens ask to see something you don’t approve of, help them find alternatives. 26

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Plan a low-overhead outing where you enjoy the extra set of hands while Dad enjoys his amazing family. • Grab the stroller for an after-dinner walk with a stop for dessert. • Get outside for twenty minutes with a Frisbee, a bottle of bubbles, or a bugcatcher. • Go somewhere you have a membership: the zoo, the science center, or the gym with babysitting. • Go to the mall. Grab a snack and daydream about how you would splurge if you won the lottery. • Establish a weekly Family Outing Day and let Dad choose the first destination.

Restorative Couple Time If you miss cuddling and connecting, you can bet your husband does too. Give in to that worn-out feeling and grab a quiet, stress-free moment together. • Lazy Massage Hour: one person controls the TV remote while they massage the other’s feet, shoulders, or head for 30 minutes. Then, switch roles. 29

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• Wine and Cheese on the Couch: After the kids go to bed, raid the pantry and lay out a grown up buffet with wine, cheese, olives and fruit, or beer, nachos, and guacamole. Use whatever feels like an indulgence. • 90 Minute Jail Break: If your kids are very little and you can’t be away too long, book a babysitter for a micro date. Have apps at your old dating hang-out, or spend a handful of coins at the arcade.

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• Bicker-Buster: Skip the stressed-out squabbles with a quiet walk. Bring a tasty drink to keep your mouth busy, and relax together in the outdoors with no pressure for conversation. • Write it On the Wall: Think of one thing about your husband that you appreciate, and scribble it on a note board or the bathroom mirror. Once a week, replace the message. With only a few minutes’ worth of thought and preparation, you can begin a routine that helps both of you appreciate your partnership.

Superdad Time Give your husband a chance to shine by planning an easy Daddy date. • Send the gang to the park or pool with prepacked necessities. • Set out a project, like a recipe, puzzle, or build-your-own-birdhouse kit. • Plan a backyard campout and let them set up the tent, cook hotdogs and marshmallows, and tell stories with spooky flashlight face. Or, let them build forts and play with flashlights all evening in the living room. • Send them shopping for snacks and have a Netflix movie night. • Commission them to produce a video that captures the essence of Dad. If you are facing Father’s Day with a frown, consider an effortless celebration. Even in the most gruelling moments of parenthood, happiness is only a moment away if you give yourself permission to work with what you’ve got. Free your mind, surrender to a well-deserved break, and give your husband a chance to bask in your warm appreciation of his Superdad powers. AOP Laurie is the mom of two energizer bunnies, and the wife of a willing and wonderful Superdad.

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The Attraction of Magnets

Recommending the Best Toys and Products for Kids

Children are wonderfully observant and are quick to make mental connections about how things work. Manipulating levers, scoops, and wheels demonstrate the mechanical ways that objects move and perform. Concepts that involve invisible forces like gravity and magnetism are more mysterious and easier to grasp when introduced through play. Exploring unseen forces moves a child’s thinking beyond obvious mechanical power and toward an expanded understanding of other marvelous forces. The following items are recommended as ideal introductions to the powerful attraction of magnets.

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With brightly colored, environmentally friendly blocks in a variety of shapes and sizes, kids can explore the power and versatility of magnets as mortar for an endless stream of construction. The Magfun set includes thirty-two pieces that feature squares, wheels, balls, caps and more 3D shapes. The strong diversity of elements will quickly inspire small hands to craft their own masterpieces. The magnetic connections on all sides make quick assembly easy and intuitive. Whether children are taking their lead from the included instructions or designing their own builds, creating the shape of things to come is a magnetic snap with this Magfun set.

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As a destination of every important document, photo or artwork related to your child, the refrigerator remains a central feature in the home. Gearation magnets are an intriguing opportunity to turn the kitchen’s crossroads into a site for play/ learning experience. This set comes with one central magnetic gear with a switch that starts rotation, and five accessory gears that can be placed in a variety of combination. One flip of the switch and the interlocking gears begin to turn with a mesmerizing effect. The pieces are sturdy and the magnets are strong enough to hold the gears in place as they move. Combining the strength of magnets with the mechanical marvels of gears, this Gearation set will set young minds in motion as well.

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With the goal of channeling magnetic attraction through multiple objects to collect a player’s designated bell colors, the simple elements of this game camouflage real dexterity and strategy challenges. Players must choose which end of the magnetic wand (strong pull or weak) to use as they attempt to lift their color from the game surface without attracting other player colors. Delicate manipulation and forward thinking come into play as kids and adults navigate the wand among forty bells of various colors and sizes to gather their own. Neatly gathered in a zippered pouch that opens up to become the playing surface, the challenge of manipulating magnetic force can go anywhere.

Combining the basic shapes of plane geometry with the powerful pull of magnetic connections, Brain Power’s Magnetic Blocks open a wide vista of tactile play and mental exploration. The sixty-five translucent tiles not only support three-dimensional thinking as the build progresses, but also add a colorful artistic aesthetic that keeps kids engaged with their construction. Much like tangram shapes, the tiles’ basic elements of geometry encourage mathematical thinking and problem-solving as little fingers manipulate the pieces into structures of their own design. Whether kids are making architecture or art, these beautiful elements all come together through the invisible power of magnetism.

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Help Them Help Themselves Q. My parents have always been bad with money, and recently they lost their home to foreclosure. They found another place to live, and they both work, but since the foreclosure my dad has been asking me for money on a regular basis. He tries to make me feel guilty, and he calls or asks me to come over to talk about it when my mom isn’t home. He even asked for half of the bonus I received at work the other day. I know they need help, but I’m not sure what to do.

A. I can tell you love your parents, because you’re looking for the best way to help them. I think your brain knows what to do, but your heart is having a hard time doing it. The first thing you’re going to have to accept is your father is being very

manipulative right now. Put an end to these private meetings and phone calls once and for all. If he wants to talk, make sure he understands it will only happen with your mom in the room. Second, understand there’s nothing wrong with helping your folks get back on their feet. However, any financial help you give them should be temporary in nature, and it should be a gift. Don’t get involved in giving them money every month just because they raised you. That’s not how this works. When you permanently subsidize

someone, you take away their dignity. You also change their status, and compromise their ability to stand on their own two feet. In return, you should let them know you expect them to work toward changing their financial behaviors with the help of a quality financial counselor — one with the heart of a teacher. It’s often difficult for parents to accept advice and suggestions from their own children, but it’s for their own good. Sit down with them, and gently let them know how much you care, and how much you want better, happier lives for them.

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My daughter’s Girl Scout troop recently spent a Saturday morning stocking and organizing shelves at the local food pantry. Afterward, the girls were happy and tired in a good way. Many of them asked how they could help out again. Children often bring a fresh perspective and creative ideas to solving problems, and they reap many positive benefits from volunteering, too. “Volunteering builds a young person’s leadership skills, broadens their worldview, develops their sense of empathy towards others, and teaches a young person that he or she really can make a difference. This kind of experiential esteem-building is incredibly powerful and builds life skills that carry over into adulthood,” says Karen Daniel, Vice President of Engagement at Youth Service America. Auburn Opelika Parents I June 2018

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Children who volunteer are less likely to engage in risky behaviors and more likely to volunteer as adults and engage in civic activities such as voting, according to Daniel. “Children who volunteer grow up to be adults who volunteer, so there’s great incentive to have kids start solving community issues now,” she says. What better time for your child to volunteer than in the summer when the days are long, and they complain that they’re bored or they have nothing to do? Begin by chatting with your child about their interests and skills and how they could put their talents to use as a volunteer. “Talk to your kids about what they love,” Daniel says. “Volunteering becomes fun and meaningful when it’s connected to something they already care about, and parents can help make those connections.”

Advocate for Animals

Kids can help animals through the Humane Society’s “Mission: Humane!” program. To learn more, visit the program’s action guide at http://www.humanesociety.org/assets/pdfs/parents_educators/mission_humane_action_guide_kids.pdf. Also check out volunteer opportunities at your local Humane Society Chapter. You can find your local chapter at http://www.humanesociety.org/ about/state/.

Make Blankets for Shelter Animals

In 2001, the Compassion Action Institute started a “cage comforter program” when it enlisted volunteers to make small comforters for homeless cats, kittens and dogs. The comforters eased the animals’ stress at the shelter and boosted adoptions since the animals were happier lying on their cozy beds. When they were adopted the animals took their comforters with them, which made for smoother transitions from the shelter to their new homes. Check with your local animal shelter to see if they have a cage comforter program. If not, check out the Compassion Action Institute’s guide on how to start one at http://www. pleasebekind.com/ccp.html#start.

Here’s a list of ideas to get the conversation started: Turn Lemons into Lemonade Alex Scott was just four years old when she decided to set up a lemonade stand to raise money for childhood cancer research. She had been battling cancer for three years herself, and when word about her lemonade stand got out, she and other children raised $1 million for the cause before she passed away at age 8. Since then, children have continued to set up lemonade stands and have raised $50 million for Alex’s cause. For more information about how to set up your own lemonade stand and donate the proceeds to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, go to http://

Collect Pop Tabs for Ronald McDonald House

Families often travel long distances when seeking medical care for a critically ill child. Ronald McDonald Houses provide a

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“home away from home” for families, so they can stay close to their hospitalized child. To raise money, many Ronald McDonald Houses collect and recycle pop tabs. One chapter raises almost $30,000 each year through its pop tab collection program. Contact your local Ronald McDonald House to see if it participates in the program. You can find your local chapter at http://rmhc.org/who-we-are/chapter-search/.

and personal products. To get started, go to http://www.terracycle.com/en-US/brigades.html and choose the brigade programs you would like to join.

Host a Bluebird House

Bluebirds lose their nesting habitats when trees are cut down to make way for houses, buildings, malls, and other developments. You can help bluebirds find a home in your backyard by building and setting up a bluebird house. Your backyard will need perch sites such as tree branches, wires or fences where bluebirds can perch and look for food. If you don’t have a suitable backyard space, ask for permission to set up a bluebird box in a wide, open grassy area such as a park, pasture, or golf course. For information on how to build, set up, and monitor your bluebird house, visit the North American Bluebird Society at http://nabluebirdsociety.org/Fact/bluebirdfacts.htm and click on “Getting Started with Bluebirds.”

Start a Letter Writing Campaign

Writing e-mails or letters engages your child’s critical thinking and research skills and allows them to experience democracy in action. Pick a cause your child feels passionate about and have them research the issue and possible solutions. Then have them e-mail the appropriate elected officials explaining why the issue is a problem and asking for their help in solving it. For more information on how to e-mail or write President Obama, visit http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact. To e-mail or write a member of Congress, check out http://www.congress.org/news/ communicating-with-congress/. If the issue is best addressed at the state level, visit your state’s website to look up the elected officials in your area.

When you engage your child’s enthusiasm and imagination, the list of volunteer possibilities is endless. Other options include organizing and stocking shelves at a food pantry, participating in community clean up days, or volunteering at a community garden. With many of these projects, your child will need your help and supervision, which is time consuming, but it’s also a great way to spend time with your child working side by side and showing them that you value their contributions to the world. AOP

Begin a Terracycle Collection

Terracycle is a company that collects hard to recycle items and turns the waste into new products. As you collect and send in waste, you earn points that can be redeemed for a variety of charitable gifts or for a payment of $0.01 per point to the nonprofit organization or school of your choice. Each waste collection program is called a “brigade,” and you can sign up for as many brigades as you like. There are more than 40 brigade programs that cover food packaging, office supplies,

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Reading for Fans of Felines Whether they enjoy a pet kitten or the occasional cat encounter, children are quick to recognize a common world view with their feline friends. Both are masters of testing boundaries, mastering hide-and-seek, climbing into laps to

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by Simon Philip, Illustrated by Ella Bailey (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) When a stray cat shows up on a young girl’s front steps, welcoming it into her life and home is easy. But finding the right name is a bit harder. The name “Kitty” calls every cat within ear shot. ‘Betty’ and ‘Ethel’ sound good until a vet visit changes the focus more toward ‘Butch’ and ‘Arnie’. Before the girl can decide what to call him, her cat escapes. But their journey back toward each other may just provide the perfect name for adventurous cat. Don’t know what to call your cat? Give it time, they practically name themselves.

Black Cat, White Cat

by Silvia Borando (MiniBombo / Candlewick Press) Dark and lovely from his ears to the tips of his toes, Black Cat only goes out in the day and only sees things that come out in daylight hours. Bright and beautiful from her nose to her tail, White Cat only goes out after dark, reveling in the sights that are only seen in the night. When curiosity inspires each cat to seek out their opposite’s world, their paths cross and what follows is a sweet exchange that highlights the shared joys in their diverse settings. Illustrated in stark black and white, the simple language and silhouette styling celebrates the cats’ curiosity as they discover together how much black and white have in common.

The Very Fluffy Kitty, Papillon

by A. N. Kang (Disney/Hyperion) He’s not just fluffy. Like the butterfly he’s named for, Papillon is so fluffy that he floats around lighter than air. Worried that he could just drift away, his companion Miss Tilly contrives a variety of ways to hold him down to earth. Pizza, costumes, hats and eye patches help keep him grounded, but Papillon is having no part of it. When an open window and a beautiful day lure the fluffy cat outside, a blue sky adventure quickly turns frightening. Floating past the wilder side of the great outdoors, a scared Papillon uses Miss Tilly’s ideas and the help of a friend to find his way back home. With physical comedy and adorable expression, Papillon strikes a delightful balance between living the high life and keeping your feet on the ground. Find more reading recommendations at www.PageBookMedia.com.

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118 North Ross Street, Auburn, Al 36830 Summer Art Camp offers students a unique experience with a wide variety of mediums in fine art, learning about artists from around the world, art concepts and innovative techniques. Camp provides a thorough and comprehensive learning experience which include independent work as well as hands on instruction. Space is limited so you are encouraged to register early. $150/wk. Mixed Media Mania- June 4-8, 1st-6th grades, $150. Draw and Paint- June 11-15, 1st-3rd grades, $150. Fun with Fiber- June 25-29, 2nd-6th grades, $150. Summer Studio- July 9-13, 7th grade and up, $150. Draw, Paint, Print- July 16-20, 4th-6th grades, $150. Sculpt It- July 23-27, 1st-3rd grades, $150. • Rising 1st Graders and up. • Monday - Friday 9am to Noon. • Exposure to drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media and sculpture. • Students will complete 4 works of art. • An art show will be held on Friday for parents to view their child’s work. • Tuition includes all supplies and a snack. 334-332-5275

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Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center, 222 East Drake Avenue, Auburn, Al 36830 Kids Can Draw Boot Camp- May 29-June 1, 4:30-6:00pm, Ages 8-12; Fee $45. Kids Can Draw: Pets- June 19-22. 4:30-6:00pm, Ages 8-12; Fee $45. Kids Can Draw: Horses- June 26-29, 4:306:00pm, Ages 8-12; Fee $45. Kids Can Draw: Insects –July 10-13, 4:306:00pm, Ages 8-12; Fee $45. Kids Can Draw: Dinosaurs- July17-20, 4:306:00pm, Ages 8-12; Fee $45. Kids Can Draw: Cartoon Animals - July 24-27, 4:30-6:00pm, Ages 8-12; Fee $45. Kids Can Draw: Cartoon People- July 31-Aug 3 , 4:30-6:00pm, Ages 8-12; Fee $45. Creative Kids: June 4-8, June 11-15, June 18-22, 9:30am-12:00noon, Age 5-8; $125 plus materials Chinese Watercolor: May 29-June 1, 10:3011:30am, Ages 9-15; Fee $100 plus materials. Origami: May 29-June 1, July 2-6, 8:30-10:00am, Ages 6-12; Fee $100 plus materials. Sketching with Pencils: June 4-8, June 11-15, June 18-22, June 25-29, 12:30-3:00pm, Ages 8-14; Fee $125 plus materials. Lifelike People Drawing Challenges- June 21, 28, July 12, July 19, July 26. 6:30-8:30pm, Ages 15 and up; Fee $75. Visual Arts Workshop for Children- July 9-13, July 23-27, July 30-Aug 3. 9:00am-12:00pm. Ages 7-12; Fee $80 per week. Art for Young Children- June 26-28, July 17-19, 10:00am-12:00pm; Ages 4-6; Fee $60 per week. Day in Clay: July 14, 1:00-4:00pm. Fee $10. Mommy & Me Christmas in July Ornament Workshop- July 18, 9:30-11:00am; Ages 3-6; Fee $20 plus materials. By the Book: In the Meadow- Tuesdays, July 10-24, 9:00-10:30am; Ages 4-6. Fee $65 plus materials. Auburn Opelika Parents I June 2018

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By the Book: Fin and Feather- Tuesdays, June 5-19, 12:30pm; Ages 4-6. Fee $65 plus materials. It’s All About Me: Clay Selfies- June 27-July 25; 2:00-3:30pm; Ages14-17. Fee $75 plus materials. Fantasy in Clay Handbuilding Class- Tuesdays, July 3-24, 2:00-3:30pm; Ages 7-12, $75 plus materials.

All Girls Camp: June 18-20, July 15-18. 10:00am; Ages 7 and up, $155. Adventurers Camp: June 4-7 and June 25-28, 10:00am, Ages 5 and up, $115

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Columbus Museum

1251 Wynnton Road, Columbus, Ga. 31906 Summer Camps- Pre-K, Ages 5-7, Ages 8-10, and Ages 11-13. Pre-K: $60 members/$80 future members. All Other Camps: $145 members/$165 future members. Fantastic Fridays- June 15, 22, 29, July 13, 22, 27, 10:30am, Second Saturdays- June 9, July 14 and August 11. Free 706-748-2562

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Sew-thern Belles Sewing Studio

923-J Stage Road, Auburn, Al 36830 “Kids Can Sew” program for children 3rd grade and up. We offer a structured, fun environment where children learn while having a blast! Summer Camps offered; Spaces are limited. 229-869-6775

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Book Clubs 749 East Thach Avenue, Auburn, Al 36830 American Girl Club- Grades K- 5th grade students. Girls, be sure to sign up at the Youth Services desk and come meet with everyone. Magic Tree House Club-K - 5th grade students. Be sure to sign up at the Youth Services Desk. 334-501-3190 www.auburnalabama.org/library

Lewis Cooper Junior Memorial Public Library

204 S Sixth St, Opelika, Al 36801 Kids programs and book clubs offered throughout the year. 334-705-5380

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Spirited Art

3051 Fredrick Road, Suite 8, Opelika, Al 36801 Decide where your young artist fits best and then choose your date for summer camps! Meet the Masters: May 29-June 1, July 9-12, July 30-Aug 2. 10:00am, Ages 5 and up, $115. Calendar: June 11-14 and July 23-26. 10:00am, Ages 7 and up, $155.

Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center, 222 East Drake Avenue, Auburn, Al 36830 Tiny Workshop for Tiny Dancers- May 29-31, Aug 14-16, 9:00-10:00am, Ages 3-4. Pirates, Princesses and Gypsies- June 4-8. 9:30am-12:00pm, Ages 5-7. Adventure to Atlantis- Aug 6-10, 9:30am12:00noon, Ages 5-7. 334-501-2963

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1703 Westend Court, Opelika, Al 36801 1st Summer Session: June 5 - June 28 2nd Summer Session: July 10-12 & July 24-Aug 2 Once Upon a Time Camp: June 11 - 15, 1 - 4 pm, Ages 4 - 6 Summer Intensive Week: July 16 - 20; Young Dancer Summer Intensive, Ages 10 - 13; and Advanced Dancer Summer Intensive, Ages 14 and up 334-737-5551

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Auburn Pointe

1100 South College Street, Auburn, Al 36830 Princess Dance Camp, Tots & Preballet, Youth and Adult Programs. 334-740-5118

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Celtic Traditions

2705 Fredrick Road, Opelika, Al 36801 Check with studio for summer program. 334-705-0303

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Columbus State University Dance Conservatory

4225 University Avenue, Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center, Columbus, GA 31907 Session 1: June 11–29; Session 2: July 9–27. Princess Ballet Camp, Ballet Technique, Levels 1-7. 706-507-8070

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Make Your Move Performing Arts Studio

1220 Fox Run Ave, Suite 212, Opelika, Al 36801 Classes include: Acro, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Strength and Conditioning, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Ballet, Lyrical, Stretch/Leaps/ Turns, Tap, and more! 334-705-0205

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Nix Dance Studio

850 Stage Road, Auburn, Al 36830 Summer 6 week sessions begins June 5. VIP (Very Important Princess)- Ballet/Creative Movement. Preschool class ages 3-4yrs, Tuesday 3:30-4:30pm OR 5:30-6:30pm. Kidz Jazz/Hip Hop/Musical Theatre - Wednesday 4:30 or 5:30pm. Hoppin & Boppin-(Ballet/Jazz/Hip Hop)- 5-7 years, Wednesday 3:45-4:30pm. Summer TLC (Turns, Leaps and Choreography)Wednesday 5:15-6:15pm. More classes will be added in ballet, hip hop, turns & leaps, lyrical/contemporary, jazz, baton, and company auditions prep class. 334-887-7250

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Tiger Twirlers with Gail Hammitt

189 E University Dr, Auburn, AL 36832 Baton twirling lessons. Classes meet inside Max Fitness, Auburn 601-630-6994

Variations Dance Studio

323 Airport Road, Suite F, Auburn, Al 36830 June 4-8 and July 9-13: Preballet Paint Party: Age 18 months-2yrs. Princess & Plies: Ages 3-4yrs.

Tutu Remix: Ages 5-6yrs. Beginning Summer Intensive: Ages 7-9yrs. Intermediate Summer Intensive: Ages 9-12yrs. Advanced Summer Intensive: Agers 12 and up. 334-275-5013

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Day Trips Callaway Gardens

17800 Us Highway 27, Pine Mountain, GA 31822 Summer hours- 9:00 am-6:00 pm daily. Callaway Gardens is a great location for family vacations in Georgia. Your family will love hiking in our gardens, swimming in Robin Lake, exploring the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center, golf, spa and more. The FSU Flying High includes acrobats, juggling and more, teen activities, tennis clinics, water skiing & tubing, camp crafts, nature and wildlife adventures, fishing, archery, beach fun, cookouts, and more! 706-663-2281

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Chewacla State Park

124 Shell Toomer Pkwy, Auburn, AL 36830 696 scenic acres are a delightful pause from nearby interstate traffic. Facilities include a 26-acre lake, swimming area, playgrounds, hiking trails, a modern campground, picnic areas with tables, grills and shelters, and newly renovated cabins. Weekdays: $2 for Adults; Weekends: $3 for Adults; Children 6 to 11 years of age and senior citizens: $1. 334-887-5621

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DeSoto Caverns

5181 DeSoto Caverns Parkway Childersburg, Al 35044 Nestled atop beautiful scenic Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama, this 3,502-acre park provides Mountain Chalets, Log & Rustic Cabins, Motel Rooms, Meeting Rooms, and also has both improved & primitive campgrounds. Also features a picnic area with playground, olympic-size swimming pool, nature center with interpretive programs and live animals, & over 19 miles of hiking & mountain biking trails. 256-378-7252

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Georgia Aquarium

225 Baker Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 With more than eight million gallons of fresh and marine water and more aquatic life than found in any other aquarium, you are sure to see things you’ve never seen before! Admission rates start $18.95 (toddlers 2 and under Free); annual, premium, combo, and group rates available. 404-620-6530

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Horseshoe Bend Military Park

11288 Horseshoe Bend Road, Daviston, AL 36256 Tour the free museum and view the 22 minute film, “The Battle of Horseshoe Bend”. Then enjoy hiking the trails, a picnic, canoe the Tallapoosa River, and go fishing. Children (6 to 12 years old) with families are encouraged to participate in the Junior Ranger Program. Program booklets are available free at the Visitor Center. Children completing the required activities will be awarded a Certificate and Junior Ranger Badge. The program must be completed while in the Park and is not available for groups. 256-234-7111

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Imagine It! Children’s Hands on Museum

275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 Atlanta’s only children’s museum, is the perfect place for children age eight and under and their families to learn and explore together in a safe and fun hands-on environment. 404-659-5437

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Lake Lanier Islands-Chattahoochee Rapids Beach & WaterPark

7000 Holiday Rd, Buford, GA 30518 With more than a dozen exciting rides and attractions, Chattahoochee Rapids Beach & WaterPark at Lake Lanier Islands Resort offers summer fun for the entire family. The Beach & WaterPark is a multi attraction interactive family environment that offers endless fun while getting drenched. Come experience Wild Waves, Georgia’s largest wave pool, or take a ride down one of our many waterslides. The Kiddie Lagoon and Wiggle Waves are perfect for pint-sized guests and relaxing is easy on our halfmile of sandy white beach! 1-800-840-LAKE

www.lakelanierislands.com

LegoLand Discovery Center

3500 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30326 Explore our indoor attractions! 15 rides and attractions including LEGO® rides, soft play area, 4D cinema, MINILAND, guided tours, DUPLO® Village, LEGO® Friends Olivia’s House, LEGO® Ninjago Laser Maze and more, all ideal for children aged 3-10 years. Tickets $15-$19, children 2 years and under free. Hours: Sunday-Friday, 10:00am-7:00pm and Saturday, 10:00am-9:00pm. 404-848-9252

www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com

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McWane Science Center

200 19th Street N, Birmingham, AL 35203 McWane Science Center has welcomed millions of visitors since opening its doors. Explorers — from ages 1 to 100 — flock year-round to see, to hear, to touch and to experience the wonder of science in one of the South’s most unique venues. McWane Science Center has a number of permanent exhibits that are a regular part of the science education experience. These include Itty Bitty Magic City, Explore! Collections Center, Alabama Dinosaurs and Sea Monsters, NatureScope, Fox 6 Weather Lab, Science on a Sphere, High Cycle, World of Water Aquarium, Shark and Ray Touch Tank, the John W. Woods IMAX Dome Theater. 205-714-8300

www.mcwane.org

Port ColumbusNational Civil War Naval Museum

1002 Victory Drive, Columbus, Georgia 31901 The National Civil War Naval Museum tells the story of the Sailors, Soldiers, and Civilians, both Free and Enslaved as affected by the Navies of the American Civil War and provides a repository for relevant archives and artifacts on the subject, for all generations of the public. The Museum uses all available media systems/distribution platforms and live interpretation in furtherance of this mission. 706-327-9798

www.portcolumbus.org

Stone Mountain Park

1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd, Stone Mountain, GA 30083 Lots of fun and activities including the Geyser Towers, Sky Hike, laser shows, hiking, musical entertainment, kids’ foam pit, Summit Skyride, Great Locomotive Chase Adventure Golf, the Antebellum Plantation and Great Barn. June 9-July 29- Summer at the Rock May 25-28- Memorial Day Weekend June 9- Festival Under the Magnolias July 1-7- Fantastic Fourth Celebration Sept 1-3 Labor Day Weekend 1- 800-401-2407

www.stonemountainpark.com

Wind Creek State Park

4325 Al Hwy 128, Alexander City, AL 35010 This park spans 1,445 acres along the shores of scenic Lake Martin, that is a 41,000-acre clear-water reservoir perfect for fishing, swimming and boating. Park facilities include the largest state-operated campground in the United States with 626 sites. 256-329-0845

www.alapark.com/WindCreek

Education/Tutoring Auburn Parks and Recreation ad on page 17, 35

Frank Brown Recreation Center, 235 Opelika Rd, Auburn, AL 36830 Handwriting Without Tears Camp: Wiggly Writers-June 11-14, July 16-19. Ages 5-7; The camp combines handwriting building activities and direct instruction from a certified veteran teacher. The fun creative camp utilizes the amazing Handwriting With-Out Tears Curriculum, which emphasizes a hands-on, multisensory approach. Squiggly wiggly- June 4-14, July 9-19- writers will focuses on review of upper case letters, correct use of lowercase letters in words and sentences, spacing and letter alignment of different styles of line. With lively games and activities, each day will focus on a different Dr. Seuss book while providing a positive adventure with handwriting progress. Price includes a workbook and Rock, Rap, Tap and learn CD. $150.

Writing Does Not Have to Be Intimidating- June 4-14, July 9-19- If your student is reluctant to write, IEW has been proven to help students overcome the fear of writing. Students who learn the IEW approach using styles and techniques develop writing skill necessary to compose effective paragraphs and essays. $199. Let’s Get Started Writing- June 4-14, July 9-19- f your student has no or little experience with writing or struggles to complete writing assignments, this camp will provide a new way of thinking and writing to help new and not so new writers overcome the fear of what to put on paper. Beginning with the approach of writing using Key Word Note Taking and Summarizing From Notes, students learn how to take notes and rewrite paragraphs adding stylistic techniques. $199. 334-546-2353

www.auburnalabama.org/parks

Kumon Math & Reading Center ad on page 29

1550 Opelika Rd Ste 36, Auburn, AL 36830 This summer, put your child on the path to a lifetime of learning. With the school year fresh in your child’s mind, summer is the perfect time to join Kumon. The Kumon Method lets children learn at their own pace, so they can grasp any concept regardless of age or grade level. Here, your child will gain confidence that will last a lifetime. Now’s the time for Kumon. Schedule a free placement test today! 334-501-8586

www.kumon.com/auburn-opelika

Auburn University Summer Reading Program

Haley Center, 351 W Thach Ave, Auburn, AL 36849 Multiple tutorial sessions; accommodates 4 year olds to adult levels. Tutors will contact parents at the beginning of June to confirm specific lesson times. For an application form, contact Dr. Bruce Murray. 800-963-8888 www.auburn.edu/outreach/opce/ summerreading.htm

Science Matters

249 Sciences Center Classroom, Auburn, Al 36849 6 Week Long Sessions: June 4-8; June 11-15; June 18-22; June 25-29; July 16-20, July 23-27. A summer enrichment program for rising 1st-6th graders offering youngsters a supercharged science experience. The program allows participants to explore the world of science through real experiments, technology and art projects, and hands-on, maken-take activities. During the week, kids design and build, dabble in the art of chemistry, become a flight specialist, see amazing critters, and more! Day and Extended day hours available. 334-844-5769

www.auburn.edu/cosam/outreach

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AMC Auburn Movie Theater

2111 East University Drive, Auburn, Al 36830 Kids’ Summer Camp Series: Wednesdays 10:00am, throughout the summer. $4.00 admission ticket and snackpack. Summer Movie Releases: June 6- Boss Baby, June 13- Paddinton 2, June 20- The Lego Batman Movie, June 27- Ferdinand, July 11- Trolls, July 18- Despicable Me 3, July 25- Captain Underpants, August 1- The Nut Job 2. 334-501-0401

www.amctheatres.com

AMF Bowling

719 Opelika Road, Auburn, Al 36830 Free bowling for kids all summer long! Kids registered in the Summer Unplugged program can bowl two games per day, every day, all summer long! (Shoe rental not included.) 334-887-6573 www.amf.com/auburnlanesal www.freebowling.amf.com

Auburn Escape Zones

1234 Commerce Drive, Auburn, Al 36830 Escape rooms are a fun, interactive game experience new to the Auburn/Opelika area. You and a small group up to 8 people will be immersed in a room with a specific theme and problem. You must work together as a team to solve puzzles, uncover clues and unlock locks in order to solve the problem or “escape the room.” But your team must work quickly because you only have 60 minutes. Can you escape? 205-410-8141

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8:30am – 12:00pm (Infants - 2s) 8:30am – 12:15pm (3s and 4s) 8:30am – 12:15pm (Kindergarten)

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Parkway Baptist Church Preschool

334-321-0537

dawn.woodrow@parkwayauburn.org • www.parkwayauburn.org

www.auburnescapezones.com

Hollywood Connection

1683 Whittlesey Road, Columbus, Ga, 31909 125,000 square feet of state-of-the-art entertainment with movies, amusements, attractions, games, food and fun! 706-571-3456

www.hollywoodconnectionga.com

Sports Academy

3716 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika. Al 36801 Auburn/Opelika’s premiere indoor sports training and conditioning facility! We cater to athletes of all sports, skill levels and all ages! Party space available; teams welcome. 334-749-4040

www.sportsacademyauburn.com

Surge Trampoline Park

2506 Pepperell Pkwy Opelika, AL 36801 Surge Trampoline Park in Opelika Alabama is a cutting-edge entertainment, fitness and sports

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facility unlike anything you have ever experienced. We have created a venue for active social outings, intense workouts, and awesome birthday parties. 334-737-5599

www.surgeopelika.com

The Montgomery Zoo/Mann Museum

2301 Coliseum Pkwy, Montgomery, AL 36110 May 13- Mother’s Day Zoo Camp: June 4-8, June 11-15, June 18-22, June 25-29 July 9-13, July 16-20, and July 23-27. June 17- Father’s Day July 21- Animal Enrichment 334-240-4900

www.montgomeryzoo.com

The Skate Center

1221 Commerce Drive, Auburn, Al 36830 Prices range from $4.00-$6.00 includes skate rentals. Birthday Parties, Church Parties and Civic Groups, Parties, School Fundraisers, Sorority/Fraternity Socials 334-821-1128

www.theskatecenterauburn.com

Wild Animal Safari

1300 Oak Grove Rd, Pine Mountain, Ga 31822 You can drive your own vehicle (or take the complimentary bus tour- seasonal) thru our Drive-Thru safari and get to experience hand feeding the animals. On the safari the exotic animals will literally come up to your car and eat right out of the palm of your hand. You also get to enjoy our walk-about section (both parts included in your ticket price), here you will find some of our other animals in pens for you to see. Scattered through our entire park we have approx. 650 animals, (and counting!) 706- 663-8744

www.animalsafari.com/Georgia

Zoo Atlanta

800 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30315 Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5:30pm, ticket booths close at 4:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 9:30am.6:30pm., ticket booths close at 5:30pm. Tickets$14.99-$19.99; 2 and under Free; Military, senior citizens discounts. Season passes available. 404-624-WILD

www.zooatlanta.org

Gymnastics/Cheer Opelika Parks and Recreation ad on page 9

Denson Road Recreation Center, 1102 Denson Drive, Opelika, Al 36801 Parent and Me Tumbling- June 5-Aug 3, 6:30pm. Ages 2-3 years with parent participation. $45/8 weeks. Tumble Tots- June 5-Aug 3, 3:00pm or 6:00pm. Ages 4 years. $45/8 weeks. Level I Tumbling- Level III Tumbling. Cheer Prep Tumbling- June 5-Aug 3. Cheer Camp- June 12-13. 1:00-3:00pm. Ages 3-12. $25 fee. 334-705-5547

www.opelikasportsplex.com

Premier Spirit Academy

923-B Stage Road, Auburn, Al 36830 Each camp features physical activities, games, crafts, special guests, snack time, organized play, free play and much more! Full day is 8:30am3:30pm or Half day is 8:30-11:30am OR 12:303:30pm. Full days $75/day, Full week/full days $280/week, Half days $40/day, Full week/half days $140/week June 5-8: Under the Sea Week, June 12-15: Western Week, June 19-22: Beach Week, June 26-29: USA Week, July 10-13: Dinosaurs Week, July 1720: Superheros Week, July 24-27: Jungle Week TCLM Stunt Clinic: June 10. 334-821-7300

www.premierspiritacademy.com

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Xtreme Athletics

3732 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, Al 36801 Competitive cheer and gymnastics, camps and kids night out programs. 334-759-7030

www.xtremeathleticsauburn.com

Horseback Riding H & G Horse Quarters

943 Lee Road 57, Auburn, Al 36832 An equestrian center located in Auburn offering lessons, boarding, showing, and camp sessions. H&G Camps are designed to develop each student in a fun safe environment; teaching horsemanship, care, barn etiquette, along with varying levels of riding skills. Camps are offered throughout the year and compliment our weekly lesson programs. 334-887-0026

www.hghorsequarters.com

Local Camps Auburn First Baptist Child Development Center ad on page 4

128 East Glenn Ave, Auburn, Al 36830 Summer Camp is a Field-Trip based Program; All summer, 7:00am to 5:30pm Monday - Friday. Drop-Ins Welcome (space permitting). Summer Camp Enrollment is currently taking place for Kindergarten-completion of 5th grade (child must have completed Kindergarten). The Child Development Center is a ministry of Auburn First Baptist Church in which we provide safe, loving, quality care for children in a Christian environment. We strive to provide the best in early education by providing hands-on learning so that each child may develop to his or her highest potential cognitively, physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually. 334-821-8125

www.auburnfbc.org

Auburn Parks and Recreation ad on page 17, 35

425 Perry St, Auburn, AL 36830 Camp Kaleidoscope- Auburn Jr. High School. Session A: June 4-8; Session B: June 11-15; Session C: June 18-22; Session D: July 9-13; Session E: July 16-20; Session F: July 23-27; 8:00am-5:00 pm. Each week of camp will be filled with games, activities, special guests, and field trips. 6-12 years; $130 per week, $100 per week for each additional sibling and $680 for the entire summer. Junior Camp Counselor Program- Ages: 13-15 years; The Counselor position is a volunteer position that teaches teens responsibility and allows them to mentor younger campers at Camp Kaleidoscope. This is a great opportunity for teens to learn invaluable skills necessary for their first “real” job and provides a great atmosphere to socialize with other junior camp counselors in a fun and exciting setting. Also, this is a chance for teens to earn community service credit hours and give back to their community. The deadline for participants to register is May 18. Summer Therapeutic Day Camp- Alison Hall, 501-2930, ahall@auburnalabama.org, 7 week summer day camp designed for young adults with various disabilities. Program includes lifeskills training such as handling money, team work, social skills, square dancing, swimming, and other physical recreation activities. The campers also participate in field trips. 334-501-2930

www.auburnalabama.org/parks

Bonnie’s Kids Childcare Center ad on page 21

2314 Enterprise Drive, Opelika, Al 36801 When your schedule says, “You can’t be there”, place your kids in Bonnie’s Care. Bonnie’s Kids Child Care can lovingly step in when your busy schedule takes you away from your young, preschool children, when you naturally want them cared for and watched over with the same love, attention, protection and nurturing that you would provide yourself. Serving the Opelika region for over 25 years, Bonnie’s Kids Child Care has been helping working families with attentive, conscientious and supportive child care in times of need, providing young children with guidance, confidence, nutrition, emotional and physical exercising and support, and honest to goodness love. Summer camp includes 3 field trips per week for school age children including swimming, bowling, area parks, movie theater, Auburn University, Callaway Gardens and more! Also offering Premier Spirit Academy tumbling, dance, music, computer and more! 334-745-6248

www.bonnieskidschildcare.com

Growing Room Child Development Center ad on page 24

644 North Dean Road, Auburn, Al 36830 and 1755 Thomason Drive, Opelika, AL 36801 Fun to be Fit Camp kicks off May 29. Our Summer Camp includes exciting events and activities for every age group, from Infants to our School Agers. This year our Summer Camp will be all about being fit and healthy and having fun doing it! Each week our campers will participate in unique crafts and special events with themes related to fun to be fit. Our 4 year olds will enjoy bi-weekly field trips, while our School Age kids will enjoy fun & exciting field trips every week! Our summer curriculum continues to include educational concepts such as literacy, math, science, and character education. Children enjoy warm nutritious meals and the safest play possible on our state of the art playground. Give your child the best summer ever at the Growing Room. We’re open Monday-Friday, 6:30am-6:30pm. Come by today for a tour at 644 North Dean Road, Auburn, Al or our new location in Opelika! Summer Camp registration is open now. 334-501-2044

www.growingroomusa.com

Opelika Parks and Recreation ad on page 9

1001 Andrews Road, Opelika, Al 36801 Covington Day Camp- June 4-18, June 18-29, July 2-13, and July 16-27. Monday-Friday, 8:00am3:00pm. Ages Kindergarten-7th graders. This camp will have a wide variety of sport activities, swimming, and weekly field trips both in and out of town. Cook outs and a staff-camper water day featuring a 30 ft. water slide highlights an active summer planned with your child in mind. On rainy days your camper will have a variety of activities inside the gym and game room. Camp includes snack, daily swimming and a t-shirt. $135/session. Plex Kids- June 4-July 27. Monday-Friday,3:005:30pm. Ages 1st-5th grade (completed). This camp will include a wide variety of activities including arts & crafts, swimming, field trips, water day, wacky day, color day and sports. Many activities will have special emphasis on nature and science. $50/week. PlexCamp- June 4-18, June 18-29, July 2-13, and July 16-27. 8:00am-5:30pm. weekly sessions. Ages 1st-5th grade (completed). After a full day of camp, kids will have a snack, some down time and enjoy the many activities the Sportsplex has to offer. $210/week.1st-5th grade

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University Daycare ad on page 7

2900 Waverly Parkway, Opelika, Al 36801 Regularly scheduled outings for school aged children to exciting destinations and opportunities to learn about their communities. New volunteer service projects planned too. In addition to fun activities, our educational program/curriculum will continue throughout the summer. 334-203-1234

www.udcauburn.com

Active8- Columbus State University, Continuing Education Summer Camps

4225 University Avenue, Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center, Columbus, GA 31907 Genius at Play! 10 weeks of active summer fun! Half day and full day options, before and after care available, new camps to choose from every week. Camps begin June-Aug. 706-507-8070.

www.activ8er.com

Auburn Summer Robotics Camps

Auburn University, Al 36849 Computer Science for all Girls: June 3-8. Learning computer programming skills in a fun environment. Rising 4th-8th grade girls. Mentoring Alabama Girls in Computing: June 3-8. Aims to inspire high school girls to pursue competing academic majors and careers in Computer Science. Rising 9th-12th grade. Robotics & Game Development Camp: June 17-22. Introduces advanced computer science and computational thinking concepts through hands-on application of game design and development and robotics. Rising 6th-11th grade. 334-844-4760

www.auburn.edu/outreach/ceoe/robotics

Auburn University Summer Youth Outreach Programs

213 Samford Hall, Auburn University, AL 36849 Camps include Academic, Sports, Special Interest and much more! June-August. 334-844-5700

www.auburn.edu/summercamps

Camp ASCCA

5278 Camp Ascca Dr, Jacksons Gap, AL 36861 Easter Seals Camp ASCCA is a year round camp for people with disabilities located in Jackson’s Gap, Al. Activities include horseback riding, fishing, tubing, swimming, environmental education, arts and crafts, canoeing, a “splash pad”, outdoor adventure elements, like the zip-line, and much more! 256-825-9226

www.campascca.org

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

Auburn University, College of Agriculture, 107 Comer Hall, Auburn, AL 36849 Camp is designed to educate students in the areas of agriculture, food, science and poultry. 334-844-2881

www.poul.auburn.edu/outreach/summer

Martial Arts Auburn Parks and Recreation ad on page 17, 35

Dean Road Recreation Center, 307 South Dean Road, Auburn, Al 36830 Dean Road Recreation Center, 307 South Dean Road, Auburn. 334-703-2402. Yoshukai Karate- June 5-Aug 30. 6:00-7:00pm.

Ages 5-12. $125/quarter. Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, personal worth and physical fitness. This class teaches basic strikes, blocks and kicks. Tournament sparring and selfdefense fighting is in a controlled setting. 334-703-2402

www.auburnalabama.org/parks

Opelika Parks and Recreation ad on page 9

1001 Andrews Road, Opelika, Al 36801 Karate- Ages 6-adult. Begin as a new student or advance your skills in traditional style Japanese Karate taught by certified Black Belt level instructors. Traits of discipline, self-control, & respect are woven into each training session. Uniforms can be purchased the 1st week of class. FEES: $75. 334-705-5560

www.opelikasportsplex.com

Auburn University Music Project

Jan Dempsey Community Center, Auburn, Al 36849 Summer Beginning Band for 5th & 6th graders. Get a head start on learning a new band instrument this summer! The Auburn University Music Project will be offering beginning band classes for winds, brass, and percussion students taught by Auburn University music faculty and students. Classes will meet Monday-Friday 8:30-10:00 AM at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center for two weeks (June 18-29) with a mini- concert on June 30. Tuition is $75, plus instrument rental. (334) 844-4166 www.cla.auburn.edu/music/auburnuniversity-music-project/

Auburn University Band Camps

Goodwin Music Building, Auburn, Alabama 36849 June 5-6, June 10-13, June 13-16 and June 21-23. 334-844-4156

World Champion Taekwondo ad on page 23

2701 Fredrick Road, Suite 308. Opelika, Al 36830 Combining traditional and modern teaching techniques and principles to fit all ages and levels. Preschool to adult classes offered. Call us about our summer programs. 334-737-5617

www.martialartsauburn.com

Auburn Academy of Martial Arts

323 Airport Rd, Suite J, Auburn, Al 36830 Summer Camp themes include: Padded Weapons, Board Breaking, Bully Buster Techniques, Tournament Sparring. Learning, discipline, and FUN! All levels-beginners and advanced. We welcome all interested students to come by to observe a class or just jump right in and try it out. 334-502-7221

www.auburnacademy.com

Auburn Mixed Martial Arts

2515 E Glenn Commerce Pk #204, Auburn, Al 36830 Teach realistic, but safe, fighting techniques in the martial arts of: Brazilian Jiu jitsu, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Judo, Kickboxing, Anti Bully Techniques and Submission Grappling. We also teach classes in Fitness Kickboxing and Kettle Bell. 334-887-0818 www.auburnmma.com

Music Auburn Parks and Recreation ad on page 17, 35

Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. 222 East Drake Ave, Auburn. Al 36830 Musical Theatre Camp I, II, and III- June 11-15, Ages 5-18 yrs; $150-$170. Whether you have been on stage many times, or never, this camp is for you. You’ll learn music, choreography and do character development activities for several Broadway Musical numbers. Summer Intensive- June 11-15, June 18-22 and June 23-27. Ages 5-18yrs; $150. Whether you are a beginning or experienced actor, you will be able to learn something new. It is fun and fast paced. We will focus on improvisation, voice and movement and scene studies Joy’s Music and Singing Summer Camp- Camp will bring your music appreciation and singing skills to the next level, by teaching students how to read music scores, write music notes, know classical composers, apply professional vocal techniques and sing songs together. There will also be a lot of fun. June 4-18. Ages 5-7. 8:30-11:30am. Fee: $175. Rhythm Guitar Lessons- June 2-Aug 25, 9:3010:15am; Ages 8-17, $35/month. 334-501-2963

www.auburnalabama.org/parks

www.band.auburn,edu

Spicer’s Music

2140 E. University Drive, Auburn, Al 36830 Rock Camp Jr, Rock Camp and Rock Camp ProJune 4-8, June 11-15, July 18-22 and July 23-27. morning and afternoon sessions. ages 8 - 18! If you love music, and want to play in a rock band, this camp Camp Kazoo: June 25-29, July 16-19. 9:0010:30am. This fun-filled, positive camp introduces children ages 3 to 7 to the wonderful world of music.Also offering lessons on an incredible variety of instruments. 334-329-7529

www.spicersmusic.com

Summer Showoffs

Auburn High, 405 S Dean Rd, Auburn, AL 36830 June 25-29 and July 9-13, Auburn High School, 9:00am-2:00pm, $290. www.summershowoffs.com

Sports/Fitness Auburn Parks and Recreation ad on page 17, 35

425 Perry St, Auburn, AL 36830 Sports Camp- June 18-22, 9:00am-12:00noon; Ages 9-12years, $50. Campers will have the opportunity to participate in a different sport each day. Sports include baseball, soccer, tennis, track, basketball. Camp will be at a different location each day. Summer Blast Family Fun Run: June 2. Boykin Community Center, Auburn. 8:00am mile walk race, 8:30am 3 mile run race. Aerobics, Face Painting, Photo Booth, Food and Entertainment. $10-$15 fee. Summer Basketball League- June-July, two days a week, Ages 4-10years. $15 fee. iambk@ ymail.com Academy of Starz Basketball Training June 11-14, June 18-21, Ages 8-18, Fee $75. ASA Thunder Tykes Camp- June 19-21 and July 24-26, 5:00-6:30pm; Age 4-5. Fee: $50. ASA Rising Tiger Soccer Camp- June 4-7 and July 9-12, Age 6-8. Fee: $75. ASA Junior Soccer Camp- June 4-7 and July 9-12, Ages 9-13. Fee: $85. ASA Goalkeeper Soccer Camp- August 6-9, Ages 10-18. Fee: $100. ASA Advanced Soccer Camp- August 6-9, Ages 10-18. Fee: $100. Tots Tennis and Fitness- June-August. 9:009:30am. Ages 2-3. Tennis Camps- June 10-14, June 11-14, July 1721 and July 18-21. 334-501-2930

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Opelika Parks and Recreation ad on page 9

1001 Andrews Road, Opelika, Al 36801 August 4- SportsPlex Tri for Kids: Register now! Swim, Bike and Run! www.sportsplexforkids.com Camps include most sports, cheer and tumbling. 334-705-5560

www.opelikasportsplex.com

Robert Trent Jones Grand National Golf Clinics ad on page 13

3000 Robert Trent Jones Trail, Opelika, Al 36801 4 Sessions: June 11-14, June 25-28, July 9-12 and July 23-26. Take your swing to the next level! Grand National is offering golf clinics this summer for junior golfers, ages 7-17, taught by PGA Certified pros. $100 per session; 8:30-11:30 a.m. Lunch and a free Par 3 round are included each day. 334-749-9042

www.Rtjgolf.com

Auburn Thunder Soccer

Auburn, Al 36830 Auburn Thunder (part of the Auburn Soccer Association) is an elite soccer club for boys and girls ages 9-18. Auburn Thunder tryouts for the 20182019 season will be held Monday & Tuesday June 4th & 5th from 6:00-8:00. Both days are mandatory for all players trying out. 256-655-4448

www.auburnthundersoccer.com

Auburn University Soccer Camps

Auburn Athletics Complex, 392 S Donahue Drive, Auburn, AL 36849 June 8-9- Soccer Goalkeeper & Striker Camp. Age 11-18, $250. June 10-13- June Residential and Commuter Camp. Age 9-18. $375-$475. July 13-15- Elite Camp. Age 13-18. $425. July 9-12- Day Camp. Age 5-12. $130. July 15-18- Residential and Commuter Camp. Age 9-15. $375-$475. 334-844-9637

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1171 Gatewood Drive, Auburn, Al 36830 Youth Swim for Fitness- This is a chance for kids to learn a lifetime fitness activity. Our hour-long workout will improve endurance; perfect technique and help children learn advanced swimming skills. Children must have completed Snappers Level 3 or be at least 8 years old to participate. Fitness Fun Camp- May 29-August 3; Monday-Friday 8:00 am- 12:00pm (extended day is available through 5:00pm). Ages 5-12 yrs. A safe and funfilled camp environment that will promote fitness, health, creativity and friendship. Open to members and non-members. Kids’ Gym- Ages 5-12. Members free; non-members $2.00 per visit. Activities include climbing wall, scooters, basketball, relays, kickball, tag games, dodgeball, jump rope and much more. At the pool, children may swim or play quietly on the pool deck. 334-887-5666

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300 North Dean Road, Auburn, Al 36830 Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00am-12:00pm, Wednesday, 1:00-4:00pm. Drop the kiddos off at My Gym for 3-hours of non-stop indoor fun. We’ll be doing games, relays, gymnastics, sports skills, arts and crafts and much more! Snack Included! Summer Camp is great for children ages 2.5yrs to 9yrs! Space is limited so reserve your spot today! June 5 Week: Ocean June 12 Week: Super Heros June 19 Week: Pirate/Princess June 26 Week: Sports July 10 Week: Camping/ Outdoors July 17 Week: Ninja July 24 Week: Space July 31 Week: Circus

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Samford Pool, 465 Wrights Mill Rd, Auburn, Al 36830 Summer Swim Lessons and Teams- Samford Pool, 465 Wrights Mill Road, Auburn. 501-2958 or 501-2930. LessonsMorning and evening classes offered. Ages 6 months and up. Participants should wear appropriate swimwear, as testing may be required. For more information, visit auburnalabama.org/pools or pick up a copy of Auburn Parks and Recreation’s Summer Brochure. Sea Babies- Ages 6 months-3 years; Sea TurtlesAges 3-5yrs; Guppies- Ages 6-10 yrs; DolphinsAges 11-15yrs; Big Fish- Ages 19-older Auburn Dragonflies Swim Team- First time team members’ evaluations: May 5, 10:00am. Team practice: May 29-July 26, 4:00-5:00pm. Auburn Diving and Learn to Dive- Ages 7 and up. Red Cross Lifeguard Certification- May 5-25. Scuba- June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 10, 17. 6:009:00pm. Ages 12 and up. 887-8005. Float-In-Movies- May 28: Raiders of the Lost Ark, June 14: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, July 12: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Friday Night Splash- June 29 and July 27. 6-8pm. Samford Pool. Enjoy free swim, games, music, cookout and more. $2. Back to School Pool Party & Movie- August 5, 1:00-6:00pm. $2. 334-501-2958

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1171 Gatewood Drive, Auburn, Al 36830 Infant Swimming Resource- nationally recognized survival swimming program which teaches infants and toddlers ages 6 months to 6 years using the ISR Self-Rescue™ method. Water Babies- Baby’s first swim lesson. Parents and children participate in eight 30-minute guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills, including water entry, bubble blowing, front kicking, back floating, underwater exploration, and more. This is not a Learn-to-Swim class. Learn To Swim- Beginner to advanced sessions. 334-887-5666

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655 Spencer Ave. Auburn, Al 36830 Auburn City pools will open on May 26. Auburn City Pool Season passes will be sold at the Dean Road Recreation Center. Individual and Family passes available. 334-501-2958

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465 Wrights Mill Road, Auburn, Al 36830 Auburn City pools will open on May 26. Auburn City Pool Season passes will be sold at the Dean Road Recreation Center. Individual and Family passes available. 334-501-2957

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213 Carver Ave. Opelika, Al 36801 Daily- 2:00-5:00pm. 334-705-5550

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1001 Andrews Road, Opelika, Al 36801 Pool: Monday-Friday 1:00pm-8:00pm, Saturday 10:00am- 4:45pm, Sunday 1:00-4:45pm. Splash Pad: Monday- Friday 9:00am- 8:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-4:45pm, Sunday 1:00pm-4:45pm 334-705-5560

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425 Perry St, Auburn, AL 36830 Superhero Training Camp- June 4, 6, 8. 3:005:00pm. Ages 4-8, Fee: $75. Your heroes will get strong in the gym, build super smarts with science experiments and use art to create superhero identities! Non-stop, action packed fun for all! (Children are welcome to dress in their favorite Superhero costumes!). Science Camp- July 23, 25, 27. 3:00-5:00pm. Ages 6-10. Fee: $85. Join us for partner science experiments, cool demos and friendly building competitions daily! Action packed fun guaranteed to please your favorite Einstein! Auburn Robotics Camp- June 15-16. Ages 10-17. Fee: $135. Ever dream of building a robot but didn’t know where to begin? Now’s your chance! The provided kits will need to be assembled, soldered, wired up and programmed. You will learn

it all and keep the robot for future tinkering. No prior experience needed but a willingness to learn and strong math, science and critical thinking skills are beneficial. Entomology Camp- May 29-June 1 and June 18-22. 8:00am-12:00pm. Ages 9-18. Fee: $80 plus materials. A science-based day camp where campers will learn about insects in an outdoor setting. In this five-day outdoor camp, participants will learn to collect, identify and pin insects. Campers also have the option to make their very own insect collection. 334-501-2930

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1001 Andrews Road, Opelika, Al 36801 A Day in the Life of Police Academy- June 18. 9:30-11:30am. Ages 6-11 yrs. Fee: $10. Spend the morning with members of the Opelika Police Dept. Great opportunity to go behind the scenes. Snack included. A Day in the Life of Firefighters Academy- June 19. 8:30am-2:00pm. Ages 6-12yrs. Fee: $10. Pick-up and drop-off at OFD Training Grounds. Experience first hand what it takes to be a firefighter. Explore the trucks, try on the uniform and hold the hoses! Prepare to ‘get wet’. Lunch and T-shirt included. A Day in the Life of Power Service Academy- June 20- 9:00-11:00am; Ages 6-11yrs. Fee: $10. Have you been in a bucket truck or climbed a Light & Power Pole? Join members of the Light & Power Department as they demonstrate their skills and invite participants to have ‘hands on’ fun in this morning academy! Snack included. Adventure Day- July 25. 1:00-4:00pm. Ages 5-12yrs. Fee: $10. Fun activities! You are invited to go on an adventure of food & fun. Back to School Bash- July 27. 10:00am-1:00pm. All Ages, Free. Back to School Ice Cream Social- July 20. 1:002:00pm. Ages 5-12, Fee $5. Boys Night Out- June 22. 6:00-9:00pm. Ages 7-12. Fee $20. Come hangout with the guys. Enjoy food, a movie, basketball and a video games. Covington Movie Club- June 7: Secret Life of Pets, June 21: Moana, July 5: Finding Dory, and July 19: Storks. 3:30-5:00pm. Ages 6-12. Fee $3 per movie. Hot summer day with nothing to do? Come in and enjoy a movie and popcorn! Girls Night Out- June 8. 6:00-9:00pm. Ages 6-12. Fee $20. Come enjoy food, a movie, jewelry making and makeovers. Don’t forget to wear your pj’s. Goofy Games- July 12. 3:00-4:00pm. Ages 6-12yrs. Fee: $10. Enjoy relays, group games, board games & computerized games. Green Thumb Gardening- June 20. 3:00-4:00pm. Ages 5-12. Fee $12. Get ready to bring a new life into this world..plant life that is! Come ready to decorate a pot to plant your new flower in! Junior Bakers- July 10. 3:00-4:30pm. Ages 9-12. Fee $15. Junior bakers will experience baking dishes with a surprise baker! Class max: 6 Kids in the Kitchen- June 5. 3:00-4:00pm. Ages 4-7. Fee $15. Hands on fun making delicious and child-proof foods! 334-705-5560

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229 South 8th Street, Opelika, Al 36801 Camps are beginner and intermediate levels. Students will learn fencing technique and practice through drills and fencing games, they will practice footwork and do various physical and coordination training exercises. 334-203-1989

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Vacation Bible School Auburn Church of Christ

712 South College Street, Auburn, Al 36830 July 13-15: Excavation- Discovering the Treasures of Jesus 334-887-5891

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Auburn United Methodist Church 137 South Gay Street, Auburn, Al 36830 June 11-14: Shipwrecked, Rescued by Jesus 334-826-8800

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Church of the Highlands

2001 East Samford Avenue, Auburn, Al 36830 Wednesdays, June 14-July 19: Galactic Starveyors 205-980-5577

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First Baptist Church Opelika

301 South 8th Street, Opelika, Al 36801 June 11-14: Game On! 334-745-5715

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First Presbyterian Church of Auburn

143 East Thach Avenue, Auburn, Al 36830 June 4-8: Rolling River Rampage 334-887-8921

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Lakeview Baptist Church

1600 East Glenn Avenue, Auburn, Al 36830 June 18-22: Game On! 334-887-7094

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Parkway Baptist Church

764 East University Drive, Auburn, Al 36830 June 4-8: Game On! 334-887-3782

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Trinity United Methodist Church

800 2nd Avenue, Opelika, Al 36801 June 4-7: Amped! Live Fully Alive 334-745-2632

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University Church of Christ

449 North Gay Street, Auburn, Al 36830 July 16-19: The Life of Joseph 334-887-7446

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Watersports Lake Eufaula

104 Lakepoint Dr, Eufaula, AL 36027 Lakepoint offers a variety of amenities such as an 18-hole championship golf course, full service restaurant and lounge, marina, hiking trails, modern campground, swimming complex, tennis courts and playgrounds. 334-687-6026 www.lakeeufaula.info/pages/ Lakepoint-State-Park

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FamilyCalendar Sunday, May 20 Fresh Air Market Family Fun Day Chewacla State Park, Auburn. Bi-Annual Garden Tour Presented by The Lee County Master Gardeners 12 - 5 PM. The Master Gardeners Program educates volunteers in science-based gardening and landscape practices and helps them effectively extend research-based information to the public as Master Gardeners. Every even-numbered year they conduct a mid-May garden tour to showcase successful local gardens and offer ideas and inspiration. For more information, contact Giordape@gmail.com.

Monday, May 21 Show and Tell Book Group Auburn Public Library. 4 PM & 6:30 PM. This book group meets every third Monday of the month (except where holidays conflict) to discuss books. This is a show and tell book group, so everyone is free to read any book(s) fiction or non-fiction and present it to the group. A lively discussion ensues! (334) 501-3296

Tuesday, May 22 Baby Time Auburn Public Library. Babies and their favorite adults enjoy 20 minutes of stories, songs, bounces, and tickles during Baby Time. Stay afterwards to socialize and play! Ages birth - 24 months. 9:3010:00 a.m., 10:00-10:30 a.m. or 1:00-1:30 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org/library. Summer Swing Concert: Kidd Blue 7:00 p.m. Municipal Park, Opelika. Free train rides on the Rocky Brook Rocket from 6:15-7:00 p.m. The Opelika Band Boosters will prepare hamburgers and hotdogs from 6:15-7:30 p.m. Charter Bank of Opelika will provide complimentary lemonade during the concerts.

Wednesday, May 23 Gamers Society Auburn Public Library. The Programming Room will be open every Thursday, 4:00-5:00 p.m. for Yu-GiOh, Pokemon, and video games Gamers must bring their own materials The Auburn Public Library will provide materials for video game play. Games must be rated E, E10, or T; no rated M games. Ages 10-18 years. www.auburnalabama.org/library. Toddler Time Auburn Public Library. Toddlers and their favorite adults enjoy 30 minutes of interactive stories, songs, movement rhymes, and a fun craft during Toddler Time. Stay afterwards to socialize and play! Ages 18 months-3 years. 9:30-10:00 a.m. or 10:30-11:00 a.m. or 1:00-1:30 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org/ library. STEM Story Lab Auburn Public Library. Preschoolers - 2nd grade children and their caregivers are invited to join us for

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a storytime on Saturday mornings that is all about STEM. 3:30-4:30 PM. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math This storytime will focus on these concepts in a fun, interactive, story-driven format Please note: Some activities may involve messy fun! (334) 501-3296.

exploration with a variety of materials, and ideas and techniques. Parents can enjoy dropping their artist off to run a few errands, take a break at the coffee shop, or stay at the Studio watching their artist at work. $20. The Art Studio, Auburn. www. theartstudioauburn.com. 10:00 AM.

Noon Tunes: Muse Celebrate the arrival of summer with a free lunchtime concert. Bring a brown bag lunch or purchase lunch from one of our on-site vendors, and relax by the fountain for an hour of unforgettable musical entertainment. Charter Bank of Opelika will provide complimentary lemonade during the concert.

Memorial Day Weekend Featuring Master Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament See May 25 for details.

Thursday, May 24 Preschool Time Preschoolers and their favorite adults enjoy 30 minutes of interactive stories, songs, movement rhymes, and a fun craft during Preschool Time. Stay afterwards to socialize and play! 3 – 5 years. 9:30-10:00 a.m., 10:30-11:00 a.m. or 1:00-1:30 p.m. www. auburnalabama.org/library.

Friday, May 25 RXR Fest Russell Crossroads, Alexander City. Bring your cooler, your lawn chair, your pup (On A LEASH), to Russell Crossroads for the RXR Fest. It’s FREE and you’ll hear great music from local musicians, regional musicians and some national acts may happen along too!! Town Green at Russell Crossroads www. russellcrossroads.com Memorial Day Weekend Featuring Master Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament Callaway Gardens. Kick off Summer with a splash! Come see the world’s greatest athletes in watersports competing at the 59th Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament. Celebrate all weekend with beach activities, live music, kid zones, great food and drink specials, fireworks and so much more! www.masterswaterski.com. Uptown’s Friday Night Concert Series: Slippery When Wet Columbus. 7:00 PM. Uptowns’ Spring Friday Night Concert Series is BACK! All concerts are FREE and open to all ages. Bring your lawn chair, blanket, and your family for a night of great music and fun! For more information, call Uptown Columbus at 706.596.0111.

Saturday, May 26 Art on the Lake Children’s Harbor, Lake Martin. More than 40 artists display and sell their works, including canvas art, pottery, jewelry and more. Also, music, concessions and kid’s activities throughout the day. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. www.childrensharbor.com. RXR Fest See May 25 for details. Studio Kids Saturday Art Club Studio Kids is a Saturday art club for ages 5- 13 that gives children an opportunity to engage in art

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Young Eagles Day Columbus Airport, 3250 W. Britt David Road, Columbus, Ga. 8:30-11:30 AM (weather permitting). All kids ages 8-17 are invited to take a Free airplane ride over Columbus! Most flights last 20 minutes. The goal is to provide a fun and educational aviation experience. 706-324-2453. Saturday STEM Storytime Auburn Public Library. Preschoolers–2nd grade children and their caregivers are invited to join us for a storytime on Saturday mornings that is all about STEM. 10:00-11:00 a.m. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math This storytime will focus on these concepts in a fun, interactive, story-driven format Please note: Some activities may involve messy fun! (334) 501-3296. Oysters & Artwork Walkabout Acre, Auburn. 5:30 PM. Acre’s inaugural walkabout wine tasting will feature oysters and seafood themed small bites. Local artisans Andrew Lee Design and wife Whitney Lee will be showcasing custom oyster artwork, boards, and freshwater pearl jewelry. Tickets to this event are $35.

Sunday, May 27 Art on the Lake See May 26 for details. RXR Fest See May 25 for details. Memorial Day Weekend Featuring Master Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament See May 25 for details.

Monday, May 28 Float-N- Movie: “Raiders of the Lost Ark” Auburn Parks and Rec. Join the Aquatics Staff for a “dive-in” movie! Enjoy a movie under the stars while relaxing and floating on a tube or lounging on the pool deck. Please bring your favorite inflatable from home, as none will be provided. FREE admission with Splash Pass or prior admission to the pool earlier that day (please get a hand stamp before leaving) or $2 per person. 8 PM. Monthly Market Visit the Harris Center from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. to find the best produce, jams, jellies and bounty of Lee County! Vendors will be set up in the lobby and Activity Room during warmer months to prevent products from becoming overheated and the Market may move outdoors in cooler months for space. This event is FREE and open to the public. www. facebook.com/cityofauburnal

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Summer Reading Story Time Cooper Library, Opelika. Weekly story time for the whole family will happen every Friday at 10 a.m. We will simultaneously host three story times: Ages birth-5th grade. graders will each get their own interactive and playful dose of storytelling. library@ opelika-al.gov.

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Hank Williams Festival June 1-2. Georgiana. This tribute to native son Hank Williams includes country music, arts, crafts and food. Held annually on the first Saturday in June. www.hankwilliamsfestival.com.

Jason Petty’s Hank Williams: The Lonesome Tour May 31-June 1. Union Springs. Direct from the historic stages of Nashville Tennessee comes “Hank Williams – The Lonesome Tour” starring Jason Petty in a show that will instantly transform you back to the early 1950’s when Hank Williams was the biggest name in country music anywhere. (ticketfly.com) For tickets/info, contact (334) 738-8687 or info@ reddoortheatre.org.

Burger Wars 2018 Burger Grilling Competition and Tasting Event. Great food, music, and fun for the whole family. Same day as “Touch-A-Truck” in Downtown Opelika. Cooper Library at Touch a Truck Stop by the library’s tent at Touch a Truck to sign up for a library card, register for summer reading and play oversized board games! FREE. 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. library@opelika-al.gov. Swim-a-thon Join Active Auburn and Auburn City Pools for a marathonswimming event! Participants will have 2 hours to swim 200 laps or as many laps as they can and those who swim at least 100 and 200 laps will automatically win prizes through USA Swimming! Participants must pay at least $20 to swim and are encouraged to find pledges for how many laps they intend to compete. Please visit activeauburn.org to register. activeauburn@auburnalabama.org. Saturday STEM Storytime See May 26 for details.

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Friday On the Green: Kurt McKinney and Chuck Lofton Russell Crossroads, Alexander City. It’s the best way in the world to unwind after a busy week. We love it that folks bring the kids and watch them swing or play corn hole, draw on the sidewalks, and just run around. We love that folks bring their pups on a leash. It is one of the best free summertime events around. So grab your cooler and come listen to some great music and have a great time! www. russellcrossroads.com.

IAMBK Summer Blast Family Fun Run Auburn. Fun run for youth and families (ages 6 and up) to begin at 8:00 AM; 5K for older youth and adults to begin at 8:30 AM. Food, music, fitness, activities, and awards for all to enjoy. The race will begin at the Boykin Community Center, Auburn. Be sure to DODGE the water balloons! To sign up, contact Auburn Parks and Rec.

Sunsets at Sweetland Free Music & Movie: “Jumanji” Downtown LaGrange. 6:00-11:00 p.m. Free music and movies for all to enjoy. The gates open at 6:00 to a festival atmosphere with local food vendors and activities on the lawn. Tour the Jungle Bus book mobile. Sunsets at Sweetland events are “picnic approved”, which means that outside food and beverage along with picnic blankets and chairs are allowed to be brought into Sweetland.

Night Venture at FDR State Park 7:00 PM EDT, Meet at the Large Group Camp Picnic Shelter 10 minutes from the campground for a woodland and lakeside walk near Lake Franklin. Bring a flashlight. Correct change at the door or pay in advance at park office and bring receipt. Fee $4, parking $5. www.gastateparks.org.

Red Cross Lifeguard certified or enrolled in and pass a Red Cross Lifeguard Certification course. Participants must be 15 years of age and will be expected to pass a precourse swim test on the first day of class in order to continue with the course. For information please contact Nick Parr at ndpsam@ hotmail.com.

Tuesday, June 5 Kids in the Kitchen Opelika Parks and Rec. Ever wanted to try your hand at cooking? Hands on fun making delicious and child-proof foods! Resident Fee: $15, Non- Resident Fee $17. 3:00-4:00 p.m. PDriver@opelika-al.gov. Summer Swing Concert: Bill J. Brooks - ELVIS Lives! See May 22 for details. Baby Time See May 22 for details. Libraries Rock: Beatboxing and Guitar Pick Creation Opelika Public Library. Teen (6th grade and up) Event Series In this series you can learn the art of beatboxing, create your own guitar pick, learn about the music recording industry, see a working studio, learn scratching from a DJ, use a turntable to create spin art, learn about the music recording process and learn about the music business. Free. Contact: library@opelika-al.gov. Kids Art Class: Henri Matisse June 5 - 7. J & M Bookstore, College Street. Henri Matisse is known for his bright collages or “cut outs.” This week we will gather inspiration from the master to create collages and paintings! All materials will be provided for painting and collaging this week. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy and bring a snack! www.jmbooks.com.

Wednesday, June 6 Summer Crafts Opelika Parks and Rec. Have fun making crafts with a summer theme! Resident Fee: $10, Non- Resident Fee: $11. 3:00-4:00 PM. PLipscomb@opelika-al.gov. Libraries Rock: Children Event Series: Rockin’ and Reading with Leonardo Opelika’s Cooper Library. A wide variety of engaging events. Visit www.cooperlibrary.com for more information on each event. FREE. Kindergarten-5th graders. library@opelika-al.gov. Toddler Time See May 23 for details. Kids Art Class: Henri Matisse See June 5 for details.

Thursday, June 7 Covington Movie Club: “The Secret Life of Pets” Opelika. Hot summer day with nothing to do? Come in and enjoy a movie, popcorn and drink! $3 per movie Registration begins May 7. PLipscomb@ opelika-al.gov.

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FamilyCalendar Brick Builders Opelika Public Library, Opelika. 3:30 p.m. All ages. If you love creating with Lego bricks, then this is the place to be! Open to all ages, but geared towards school-aged children, your creativity will take the spotlight as you build whatever you can imagine. Lego bricks provided. library@opelika-al.gov. Kids Art Class: Henri Matisse See June 5 for details.

Friday, June 8 Alexander City Jazz Fest Funded by local sponsors, the two-day event is free to the public. Friday night’s event is held at Strand City Park in Alexander City on Tallapoosa Street and Saturday night’s event is held at The AMP (the Lake Martin Amphitheater) on AL63 at Kowaliga. Contact The Alexander City Chamber of Commerce for information 256-2343461. http://www.alexcityjazzfest.com. Girls Night Out Opelika Parks and Rec. Girls just wanna have fun! Come hang out with the girls and enjoy food, a movie and jewelry making, plus makeovers including hair, makeup and nails! And don’t forget to wear your pjs! Resident Fee: $20, Non- Resident Fee : $22. 6-9 PM. PLipscomb@opelika-al.gov. SummerNight Downtown Art Walk Downtown Auburn. FREE. 6 - 10 p.m. along with the Starting Line Party and parade which starts at 5 p.m. at Pebble Hill. Featuring the work of local and regional artists, live musicians, street performers, great food and children’s activities. For more info, contact the JDCAC at (334) 501-2963. 28th Annual Alexander City Jazz Fest The Amp, Lake Martin. www.alexcityjazzfest.com. Lee County Tour of Homes June 8 - 12. Sponsored by East Alabama’s Women’s Council of Realtors. Proceeds from the Tour support a scholarship endowment our chapter of the WCR created with the Auburn University’s College of Architecture, Design and Construction. This endowment seeks to recognize and support outstanding students and encourages growth, entrepreneurship and leadership in the fields of Building Science and Architecture. Summer Reading Story Time See June 1 for details.

Saturday, June 9 28th Annual Alexander City Jazz Fest See June 8 for details. Saturday STEM Storytime See May 26 for details. Lil’ Calypso Lake Martin. This will be the 16th Annual show for Chuck’s Marina. Calypso is known for quality crafts like jewelry, pottery, metal work, furniture, wood, & body products, and art work. Live music on the deck, noon to 4 PM.

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Beekeeper Workshop Oxbow Meadows. 10 a.m. Join the Chattahoochee Valley Beekeepers Association and Oxbow Meadows for a day-long workshop and learn what’s the “buzz” about honey bees! https://oxbow.columbusstate. edu/jr-beekeeper-workshop/

the public and canceled if raining. Summer discovery hikes for June and July are held in the morning due to warm afternoon temperatures. Summer Swing Concert: Route 66 See May 22 for details.

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Sensory-Friendly Story Time Story time engages participants using story, music and movement. Programs offer educational, literacy and social opportunities for children of all ages with differing abilities, their siblings, parents/caregivers and their typically developing peers. library@opelikaal.gov Second Saturday at Pioneer Park Loachapoka. On the second Saturday of every month, a group of history re-enactors gather at the LCHS Museum in period attire to demonstrate their arts and crafts. The Whistle Stop Pickers dulcimer group meets at the Museum at 1 PM. www.leecountyhistoricalsociety.org. Second Saturday at Columbus Museum 1251 Wynnton Road, Columbus. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Free Admission. Drop by the art cart with the kids each month to explore various mediums of art, enjoy art related stories, and participate in gallery hunts at the Museum. Children of all ages are welcome. www.columbusmuseum.com. Night Venture at FDR State Park See June 2 for details.

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Toddler Time See May 23 for details.

Thursday, June 14 Float-N- Movie: “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” Auburn Parks and Rec. Enjoy a movie under the stars while relaxing and floating on a tube or lounging on the pool deck. Please bring your favorite inflatable from home, as none will be provided. FREE admission with Splash Pass or prior admission to the pool earlier that day (please get a hand stamp before leaving) or $2 per person. 8 PM. auburnalabama.org/pools.

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Friday On the Green: Ella Langley See June 1 for details.

Baby Time See May 22 for details.

Fantastic Fridays: African Folktales Columbus Museum, Columbus. 10:30 AM - 12:00 noon. Join two storytellers as they share stories that celebrate the vastness of the African landscape. Sing-alongs, stories, and humor help celebrate work, cultures, language, and oral tradition in this inventive and high energy production of Bright Star Theater. www.columbusmuseum.com.

Gamers Society See May 23 for details.

Mean Mary in Concert at Sundilla 7:30 p.m. Coffee, water, tea and assorted foods are provided free at all concerts. Those attending are welcome to bring their own refreshments. Children are also welcome at Sundilla concerts, and those 12 and under are often admitted free of charge. Sundilla is a member of the North American Alliance for Folk Music and Dance and is recognized as an official notfor-profit organization. www.sundillamusic.com.

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Family Discovery Hikes Kreher Preserve and Nature Center, Auburn. Explore the preserve and learn something new each month about plants, wildlife and nature with a trained naturalist who will offer your family fun opportunities for hands-on learning, exploration, and exercise! 9:00 - 10:30 AM for families with children ages 5 to 12. Meet at the pavilion. Guided tours are free--donations welcomed. Cancelled in the event of rain. www.auburn.edu/preserve.

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Libraries Rock: Music Industry Part 1 See June 5 for details.

Family Studio Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art. 1:30 PM. www.jcsm.auburn.edu.

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Night Venture at FDR State Park See June 2 for details.

Sunday, June 17 Father’s Day at the Montgomery Zoo All dads receive free admission to the zoo and museum. Additional guests will be charged regular admission price. $15 adults 13 and older; $11 children 3-12; Free ages 2 and under. Zoo members are free. www.montgomeryzoo.com.

Monday, June 18 Day in the Life: Police Academy Opelika Parks and Rec. Spend the morning with the members of the OPD. This camp is a great opportunity to go behind the scenes. Resident Fee: $10, Non-Resident Fee: $11; Ages 6-11. 9:30-11:30 a.m. lchesser@opelika-al.gov. Show and Tell Book Group See May 21 for details. Bee Auburn: A Celebration of Pollinators Bee Auburn is a celebration of pollinators and their impacts on our lives and features lectures and activities during the week of June 18 – 22. The week will culminate in the Bee Auburn main event, a festival-styled celebration at the Donald E. Davis Arboretum from 5:30 – 8 p.m. on Friday, June 22. The event will feature arts & crafts vendors, local farmers and organizations, live music, pollinator tours through the Arboretum and children’s activities. auburnalabama.org/parks.

Tuesday, June 19 Day in the Life: Fire Academy *Pick-up and drop-off is at the OFD Training Grounds (Talladega St). Explore the trucks, try on the uniform and hold the hoses. Prepare to get wet. Lunch and t-shirt are provided. All participants register by June 4. Resident Fee: $10, Non-Resident Fee: $11; Ages 6-12. lchesser@opelika-al.gov. Baby Time See May 22 for details. Tea and Teacups, A Sip n’ Paint Event Parks and Recreation and Auburn University College of Agriculture. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. We will be painting florals on teacups. A representative from Bee Auburn will discuss how teas are pollinated and there will be teas to sample – with many pulled from gardens right here in Auburn! Ages 21 and older—BYOB to sip on. Light snacks will be provided. Ceramics available for pick up two weeks after class. wmorris@auburnalabama.org.

Summer Swing Concert: Conner Lorre, Neil Diamond & Friends Show See May 22 for details.

Boys Night Out Opelika Parks and Rec. Boys will be boys! Come hang out with the guys and enjoy food, a movie and basketball and much more! Resident Fee: $20, NonResident Fee: $22; 6:00-9:00 p.m. DScott@opelika-al.gov. Friday On the Green: Richard and Rusty See June 1 for details. Float in Movie Opelika SportsPlex. 7:00 PM. Free for SportsPlex members $5 for SportsPlex guests. Bring your float and your family to the SportsPlex pool to enjoy a movie!

Day in the Life: Power Services Academy Opelika Parks and Rec. Join the members of the Opelika Power Services Dept. as they demonstrate their skills and invite participants to have hands-on fun. Resident Fee: $10, Non-Resident Fee: $11, 9:00-11:00 a.m. lchesser@opelika-al.gov. Libraries Rock: Children Event Series: Mr. Bond Science Guys: Making Waves Opelika’s Cooper Library. A wide variety of engaging events. FREE; Kindergarten-5th graders. library@ opelika-al.gov. Green Thumb Gardening Opelika Parks and Rec. Get ready to bring a new life into this world…plant life that is! Come ready to decorate a pot to plant your new flower in! Resident Fee: $12, Non-Resident Fee: $14; 3:00-4:00 p.m. PLipscomb@opelika-al.gov.

Fantastic Fridays: L’il Liza Jane Columbus Museum. 10:30 AM - 12 noon. Storyteller Bobbie Pell has shared her love of stories with audiences for over 30 years. Join her as she uses her skills to bring American folklore to life in this exciting presentation of L’il Liza Jane art making skills and a passion for painting! www.columbusmuseum.com. Summer Reading Story Time See June 1 for details.

Toddler Time See May 23 for details.

Thursday, June 21 Covington Movie Club: “Moana” See June 7 for details. Summer Concert Series Columbus Museum. 6:00 PM. Throughout the summer, the arts collide with music provided by local and regional bands and free guided tours of the Museum’s collection provided by staff and docents. Bring a picnic dinner or purchase one from one of our featured food trucks. www.columbusmuseum.com. Military Appreciation Day @ Montgomery Zoo Thank you for proudly serving our country. In partnership with the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, the Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum welcome all active duty and retired military personnel and their dependent family members to the zoo. Admission is free with a valid military ID and guests also receive a complimentary train ride and lunch. www. montgomeryzoo.com.

Sunday, June 24 Downtown Auburn Restaurant Week June 24 - 30. This exciting new event will highlight the downtown culinary scene and features both fine and casual dining restaurants as well as specialty shops! Each fine dining restaurant will offer a pre-set menu for lunch or dinner. The most exciting part is that these exclusive dinner menus will offer a unique three-course dinner for only $30. www.downtownauburnonline.com.

Tuesday, June 26 Baby Time See May 22 for details. Summer Swing Concert: Muse See May 22 for details.

Wednesday, June 27 Libraries Rock: Children Event Series: Family Movie Matinee “Ferdinand” Opelika’s Cooper Library. FREE; Kindergarten-5th graders. library@opelika-al.gov.

Gamers Society See May 23 for details. Preschool Time See May 24 for details.

Toddler Time See May 23 for details.

Brick Builders See June 7 for details.

Friday, June 22 Bee Auburn: Arboretum Walks 5:30 – 8 p.m. Donald E. Davis Arboretum. Join us for pollinator walks through the Arboretum to learn about pollination in our area, some interesting facts about pollination in Auburn and enjoy the surroundings of the Arboretum. The event will also feature music, local farmers and arts and crafts vendors and children’s activities in the outdoor classroom. FREE and open to the public. activeauburn@auburnalabama.org.

Thursday, June 28 Ordinary Elephant in Concert at Sundilla See June 15 for details.

Friday, June 29 Friday On the Green: Shadowood See June 1 for details. Fantastic Fridays: Mission Space Rescue Rendezvous Columbus Museum. 10:30 AM - 12 noon. While

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FamilyCalendar reporting live, our science kids reporter, Kat, gets trapped on a space ship bound for outer regions of our galaxy! Audience volunteers must quickly form Kat’s Mission Control Rescue Team and use math, logic, music, and gaming to get her back. www.columbusmuseum.com. Summer Reading Story Time See June 1 for details. Summer Sip Series Participants 21 years and older are invited to come and enjoy an evening of friends, fun and art! Specially designed, hands-on workshops help you create masterpieces for you to enjoy for years to come. Local artists provide instruction and all the materials needed to complete your project. Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. Participants must provide a valid ID to confirm age when the class meets ccleckler@auburnalabama.org

Saturday, June 30 Young Eagles Day Columbus Airport, 3250 W. Britt David Road, Columbus, G. 8:30-11:30 AM (weather permitting). All kids ages 8-17 are invited to take a Free airplane ride over Columbus! Most flights last 20 minutes. The goal is to provide a fun and educational aviation experience. 706-324-2453 Saturday STEM Storytime See May 26 for details. Night Venture at FDR State Park See June 2 for details.

July July 4: 40th Annual 4th of July Boat Parade Kowaliga Marina, Lake Martin. 10 AM. Scores of boats will parade from Kowaliga to Children’s Harbor in a festive and patriotic holiday display. Prizes will be awarded. Call Kowaliga Marina at 334.857.2111, or stop by any marina to register today. www.lakemartin.com. July 4: Fourth of July Blast The Amp, Lake Martin. Russell Lands On Lake Martin will host the Southeast’s Largest Fireworks Show over Lake Martin. The gates to The AMP will open at 5:30 PM. Come enjoy the music of The Bank Walkers at 7, the Grains Of Sand Band at 8, and at 9 the fireworks begin! www.theamponlakemartin.com. July 5: Covington Movie Club: “Finding Dory” 3:30 PM. Come in and enjoy a movie, popcorn and drink! Fee: $3 per movie. Ages 6-12 years. Opelika Parks and Recreation. PLipscomb@opelika-al.gov. July 6: Friday On the Green: The Bank Walkers Russell Crossroads, Alexander City. We love it that folks bring the kids and watch them swing or play corn hole, draw on the sidewalks, and just run around. We love that folks bring their pups on a leash. One of the best free summertime events around. www.russellcrossroads.com.

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July 6: Libraries Rock: Family Movie Matinee, “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” Opelika Public Library. Children (K-5th grade) Event Series. A wide variety of engaging events. www.cooperlibrary.com. Free. July 6-7: Arti Gras Russell Crossroads, Alexander City. Featuring dozens of artists from throughout the south. On the Town Green at Russell Crossroads. www.russellcrossroads. com. July 8: Family Studio: Summertime Splash Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art. 1:30 PM. Come create watercolor paintings with us inspired by the 77th Annual Watercolor Society Exhibition. Family Studio is recommended for children kindergarten through sixth grade and their families, but older and younger children are always welcome. Parents and guardians are asked to participate with their child during the program. A five-dollar suggested donation to the museum is appreciated in continued support of our programs. www.jcsm.auburn.edu. July 10: Summer Swing Concert: Martha’s Trouble See May 22 for details. July 10: Science of Saturdays: Geology of Alabama…Raptors 9 AM. Krehler Preserve and Nature Center. FREE to the public and canceled if raining. Summer discovery hikes for June and July are held in the morning due to warm afternoon temperatures. July 10: Libraries Rock: The Art of Scratching and Spin See June 5 for details. July 10: Look @ Lunchtime Columbus Museum. 12:15-12:30 PM. A collaborative viewing exercise and dialogue centered on works of art from the Museum’s permanent collection. Jonathan Frederick Walz, Director of Curatorial Affairs & Curator of American Art, facilitates LOOK! discussions every second Tuesday to explore a new object each month. www.columbusmuseum.com. July 11: Libraries Rock: Science Tellers: The Mystery of the Haunted Piano Opelika Public Library. Children (K-5th grade) Event Series. A wide variety of engaging events. www.cooperlibrary.com. July 13: Fantastic Fridays: Many Ways We Count Columbus Museum. 10:30 AM - 12:00 noon. Parent’s Choice Award-winning “Mr. Greg” encourages the audience to dance, jump, clap and laugh as they learn to count through creative, innovative sing-a-longs and audience participation. www. columbusmuseum.com. July 14: Second Saturday at Pioneer Park See June 9 for details. July 14: Second Saturday at Columbus Museum See June 9 for details. July 18: Libraries Rock: Family Movie Matinee “Sing” Opelika Public Library. Children (K-5th grade) Event Series. A wide variety of engaging events. www.cooperlibrary.com. July 19: Covington Movie Club: “Storks” 3:30 PM. Come in and enjoy a movie, popcorn and drink! Fee: $3 per movie. Ages 6-12 years. Opelika Parks and Recreation. PLipscomb@opelika-al.gov.

July 21: Lions Lake Martin Charity Poker Run The day is filled with boating, fun, family, and friends all while raising money for local Lake Martin charities. Participants will start at The Ridge Marina, and end at Kowaliga Restaurant for a celebration with live music, food, drinks, and awards. www. russellmarine.net July 21: Super Saturdays at LaGrange Art Museum See June 16 for details.

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July 24: Libraries Rock: Music Industry Part 2 See June 5 for details. July 25: Libraries Rock: Talent Show! Opelika Public Library. Children (K-5th grade) Event Series. A wide variety of engaging events. www.cooperlibrary.com. July 24-26: Kids Art Class: Claude Monet J & M Bookstore, College Street. This week, we will be creating a series of acrylic paintings in the style of Monet. All materials will be provided for painting this week. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy and bring a snack! www.jmbooks.com.

Ongoing Bluegrass on the Plains May 28 - June 3. University Station RV Resort, Auburn. The festival will begin on Monday, May 28 from 2 - 10 p.m. Bluegrass fans will be gathering together on the Auburn Plains to hear music, eat from the many food vendors, and celebrate the Memorial Day week. Tickets are $105 for a sevenday pass if purchased before Tuesday, May 25. U.S. veterans will receive a $25 discount. www. bluegrassontheplains.com. Chick-fil-A Family Night at Tigertown Every Thursday night. The Clay Invitational Exhibition May 4 - 31, Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. A curated exhibition of new recent works by area and regional ceramic artists. Coosa River Whitewater Festival July. Wetumpka. Whitewater event for Kayaking, Canoeing, Sit On Top Kayaking and recreational paddlers. The event is for competitors and noncompetitors to have a great time on whitewater in central Alabama. Three days of activities with camping and goodie bags given to everyone who registers. www.coosariverwhitewaterfestival.com-visit website for exact dates. Expressions of a BraveHeart Program A fine arts program for teens and young adults with special needs (ages 11–21), sponsored by Opelika Parks and Recreation, utilizing Auburn University faculty and students, as well as community volunteers. Two 30-minute sessions of art, dance/ creative movement and music will be offered and participants will select 2 of the 3 classes. Expressions meets every 2nd and 4th Monday twice a month for 1.5 hours. Opelika Sportsplex, 334.705.5560. www. opelikasportsplex.com.

Performances “Annie” July 4 - August 5. Alabama Shakespeare Theatre, Montgomery. Recommended for ages 4+. www.asf. net.

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Food Allergy Support of East Alabama The Food Allergy Support of East Alabama group offers support through the sharing of information and resources. We are also working to increase awareness of food allergies in the state of Alabama. For more information, visit our website at www. foodallergysupporteastal.org or call Barbara at 334826-3082; bkg2007@bellsouth.net.

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

A2Z Local Homeschooler’s Association For homeschooling families in the Auburn/Opelika Lee County area of Alabama. A2Z Loop is an allinclusive support group open to all homeschool families in the Auburn/Opelika area regardless of differences in beliefs, cultures, nationality, race, religion, or method of home schooling. For more information call 334-728-1162 or email: momofpnk@ gmail.com. Alabama Mentor’s Foster Parent Training Offered in the Opelika Auburn area. Call 334-7058877 x 18 to register or email: Deanna.Hand@thementornetwork.com. Auburn UMC Children’s Day Out Program Every Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.–12 noon. $10 per child for the entire morning, $2 each additional child. Attendance will be on a first come-first served basis. Contact Barbara Dawsey at 826-8800 for more information. Auburn United Methodist Church. Auburn Mommies, a fun group of moms in the Auburn/Opelika area that meet weekly for playgroups and Mommy and Me walking twice a week. We also have a Mommies Night Out once a month. Http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ auburnmommiesinalabama/. Auburn Mommy and Me Big Dog Running Co, Auburn. 10–11 a.m. Social time, story time, music/movement, arts & crafts. Ages 9 months–3 years. Free! 334-209-2580. Auburn/Opelika MOPS & MOMSnext We meet the first and third Thursdays of the month at Trinity United Methodist Church in Opelika. We offer fellowship and fun for moms of kiddos from infancy through age 15. We offer play dates, moms nights out, and special events! For more information check us out on Facebook at Facebook.com/AuburnOpelikaMOPS or email us at auburnopelikamops@gmail.com. Bible Study Fellowship Held at Parkway Baptist Church, Thursdays at 10 a.m., (334) 546-1386.

GRACE - Post-Abortive Support Group Are you struggling with feelings of regret or sadness from having a pregnancy termination in your past? Do you feel like you can’t share these struggles with anyone? Would you like to find healing and forgiveness? You are not alone. Women’s Hope Medical Clinic wants to help you! You are invited to take part in our GRACE abortion recovery group. This confidential group gives you the opportunity to process the grief of your termination in a safe and non-judgmental setting. If you would like more information about the times, dates and location for this group, call or e-mail Sherry at Women’s Hope: 334.502.7000 or sherry@womenshope.org Don’t let the regret of the past rob you of the joy in the future. Call us today. We are here to help. Grandparents Support Group For grandparents or any non-parent involved in raising younger children. Meetings first Monday of every month @ Auburn United Methodist Church, 6 - 7 p.m. Various speakers and lots of support from others in your same situation. Phone Lisa @ 334421-7163 or Debra @ 334-332-9703. La Leche League, a support group for nursing moms, meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. @ Cornerstone Family Chiropractic, Airport Plaza, 323 Airport Road Suite E, Auburn. For more information call LLL of Auburn/Opelika, Leader, Josie Ettinger (h)334-257-3950 or (c)334-740-8780.

MOPS of Auburn We meet the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at Auburn United Methodist Church from 9:30 - 11:30. Childcare is provided, although we ask that you make reservations if possible. Meetings are open to mothers with children ages 5 and under. www.facebook.com/mopsofauburn mopsofauburn@gmail.com. Opelika-Auburn Newcomers Club A club for new women in town which offers fun social activities, meets for lunch on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Call Joan at 501-4974. Parent Educational Workshop - Autism Lee County Autism Resource and Advocacy. 2nd Tuesday of each month, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 800 2nd Avenue, Opelika. Parent Support Group - Autism Lee County Autism Resource and Advocacy meets the 1st Monday (unless national holiday), 9:00-11:00 a.m. and the next evening (Tuesday) from 6-7:30 p.m. Visit www.leecountyautism. com for complete information. Email info@ leecountyautism.com or call 334-740-0716. Single Moms Outreach of East Alabama Single Moms Outreach of East Alabama offers 2nd Saturdays, group classes, and more. Contact Penny Messer at 334-444-6827. Email smoea@ bellsouth.net. Website www.smoea.vpweb.com or find us on facebook. Teen Moms (for moms under 20) is a ministry that connects trained adults with pregnant girls and teenage moms. Support meetings, classes, job preparation, devotions and games. Call Laura Fuller at laura@insideyfc.com or 334-501-5637. www.insideyfc.com. Therapeutic Foster Care Program Foster a Child’s Future Today - Become a Therapeutic Foster Parent! Certification classes are free. Please call Joanna Fisher Champagne at Lee County Youth Development Center’s Therapeutic Foster Care Program. (334) 7492996, Ext. 311 - You can make an eternal difference in a child’s life! Trinity UMC (Opelika) Mom’s Morning Out Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:45–12. $15 per child, $5 each additional. Trinity United Methodist Church.

Lee County Department of Human Resources Now recruiting foster/adoptive families. To learn more about fostering and adoption please call our office at 334-737-1100. Please join us in this endeavor to help our foster children.

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Lee County Parents of Chinese Children helps children understand, see and grow up with other families that look like their family (white parents/ Asian child). The group is 100% free! We try to eat out at Asian establishments monthly and have playdates. Families that are waiting to adopt are welcome! We accept any families with adopted children from all Asian countries. Contact Melody at mmhilyer@bellsouth.net for more information.

Columbus Lions Football June 9, 30. July 7.

Bosom Buddies (a breast cancer support group) Meets at The Health Resource Center the first Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. (334) 528-1260. www.eamc.org.

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

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

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

Montgomery Biscuits Baseball May 29 - 31. June 1-2, 8-12, 21-26.

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MPAA Rating: PG Overall: CViolence: B Sexual Content: D Profanity: B Alcohol / Drug Use: A Fish out of water scenarios are a frequent source of comedy in movies. In Show Dogs, the fish is a dog. Max (voiced by Ludacris), a gruff and aggressive member of the NYPD canine unit, goes undercover as a contestant at the fictional Canini dog show in Las Vegas. He is paired with Frank (Will Arnett), a clueless human FBI agent, whose first meeting with Max involves jurisdictional disputes, reckless driving, and a bite on the buttocks. Over the course of the film, Max and Frank learn to work together in a common cause. Respect for diversity and the need to work together are the best messages in the film. However, parents need to be aware that this movie raises the topic of sexual consent, in both positive and negative ways. The most alarming message for parents and inexcusable in a children’s movie is part of the finale where each animal receives a thorough examination, including genital palpation. Max has already had a bikini wax treatment, which has only increased his resistance to having his backside touched. Whenever Frank tries to practice the exam and gets close to Max’s posterior, Max bites or gets angry. This is played for laughs. Philippe insists it is a necessary part of being a competitor and tells Max to be calm and “go to your happy place”. During the final event when the judge comes, hand extended towards Max’s testicles, the dog “goes to his happy place”. Parents who have taught their children that they have the right to control their bodies and say “No” to unwanted touching will be very disturbed by this scene. Even Hollywood glitter can’t disguise this rotten message.

MPAA Rating: PG-13 Overall: C+ Violence: D+ Sexual Content: BProfanity: CAlcohol / Drug Use: B+ Gabrielle Union plays Shaun Russell, a focused and resourceful woman who gets trapped in a situation where four bad dudes have her children locked inside a home. While she doesn’t have any formal fight training, she manages to make use of a few objects she finds lying around, along with her toned body and desperate determination to eventually make these guys wish they would have picked another house to rob. Needless to say, parental concerns here are all about violence, with lots of fist-to-fist and feet-to-face sparring that results in a few bloody moments and fatalities. The script flips the usual scenario of having a cast of innocent characters available to be picked off, one by one, by the menacing antagonist. Instead this quartet provides the targets for an enraged woman who will stop at nothing to get her kids back. Rising to the occasion, Shaun begins to put together a strategy that turns the extended conflict into one of mouse versus cats. Included with the aforementioned violence are gun and weapon threats, another murder with a character’s throat slit, a second vehicle run-down and a stabbing using a glass shard. Profanities include a single sexual expletive, with some scatological terms and profanities. Finally, sexual content is limited to a teen girl in slightly revealing clothing and a brief moment when a man forcibly holds her down with the intent of sexually assault. I call this movie template “Mother Bear”. What viewer wouldn’t root for a mother trying to protect her little ones, even if the concept isn’t breaking new ground?

Life of the Party

Black Panther

MPAA Rating: PG 13 Overall: C Violence: C Sexual Content: C Profanity: C Alcohol / Drug Use: D Deanna (Melissa McCarthy) put her dream of an archaeology career on hold when she married Ben (Matt Walsh), became pregnant with Maddie (Molly Gordon), and dropped out of university. Fast forward twenty plus years and Matt tells Deanna he wants a divorce – “an upgrade in my life”. He has a new girlfriend and has already begun the sale of their home. With her world turned upside down, Deanna decides to return to school, complete the remaining year of her degree, and achieve her goal. The only catch is that daughter Maddie is a senior at the same institution. The movie’s most positive messages stem from Deanna’s personality and her relationship with Maddie. She is irrepressibly cheerful and consistently kind to others, including her morose roommate. Her courage, enthusiasm, and determination inspire the sorority girls. Although Deanna faints while giving an oral presentation in class, she tries again and succeeds. The mother-daughter relationship is warm and affectionate. Deanna is devoted to her daughter and Maddie loves her mom enough to forgive some very poor behavior. Parents will be concerned about the number of reckless activities Deanna engages in, particularly her sexual promiscuity. Deanna and other characters also drink heavily in social situations. The movie’s depictions of drug use, rampant alcohol consumption, sexual promiscuity, and criminal activities (vandalism and fraud) are the type of education most parents do not want their children to receive.

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Auburn Opelika Parents I June 2018

MPAA Rating: PG-13 Overall: B+ Violence: D+ Sexual Content: AProfanity: C Alcohol / Drug Use: B After the death of his father (John Kani), which was depicted in Captain America: Civil War, T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) succeeds to the throne of a small, mysterious (and fictitious) African state called Wakanda. After defending his right to rule in a gladiator-style, ceremonial ritual, T’Challa also inherits the role as protector of the realm, along with some big moral decisions and deep rooted family baggage. But T’Challa has some help with these responsibilities. Thanks to a the powers of an indigenous herb, he is endowed with superhuman strengths as the Black Panther. And he will need these abilities to maintain the secrecy of Wakanda’s greatest treasure, a shiny metal called vibranium. T’Challa hopes to honor his father’s legacy by keeping Wakanda safely isolated from the unrest of the world surrounding it. Yet, a bad guy named Ulyssess Klaue is already aware of the secret resource. Klaue is determined to grasp more of the mighty metal and sell it to the highest bidder. From a parent’s perspective, Black Panther comes with ample violent portrayals. However, the complex ethical issues presented propel the script far above other superhero films too. When it comes to considering the needs of others first, the Black Panther sets a high bar. One that I hope continues in the many Marvel adventures sure to include this character in the future. 52

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RAISING AWARENESS OF THE THREAT OF ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF APPROPRIATE ANTIBIOTIC PRESCRIBING AND USE IN THE COMMUNITIES, IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES, AND ON THE FARM

• At least 80 million antibiotic prescriptions each year are unnecessary. • Antibiotics are only needed for treating certain infections caused by bacteria. • Antibiotics do not work on viruses such as colds and flu. • Antibiotics are not always the answer. Everyone can help improve antibiotic prescribing and use. • Stay healthy and keep others healthy by washing hands, covering cough, staying home when sick and getting recommended vaccines.

Viruses or Bacteria: What’s got you sick? Common Condition:

Common Cause Bacteria

Bacteria or Virus

Virus

Are antibiotics needed?

Strep throat

✔

YES

Whooping cough

✔

YES

Urinary tract infection

✔

YES

Sinus infection

✔

MAYBE

Middle ear infection

✔

MAYBE

Bronchitis/chest cold (in otherwise healthy children and adults)*

✔

NO*

Common cold/runny nose

✔

Sore throat (except strep)

✔

Flu

✔

*Studies show that in otherwise healthy children and adults, antibiotics for bronchitis won’t help you feel better.

www.cdc.gov/antibiotic-use

HEALTHY TEENAGERS AND YOUNG ADULTS CAN GET BACTERIAL MENINGITIS. HERE IS HOW IT SPREADS:

Coughing & Sneezing

Sharing Drinks & Utensils

Kissing

Living in Close Quarters

ABOUT 10% OF PEOPLE WITH BACTERIAL MENINGITIS WILL DIE, SOMETIMES WITHIN 24 HOURS. SURVIVORS MAY HAVE BRAIN DAMAGE, LOSS OF LIMBS, AND HEARING LOSS.

THERE ARE 2 TYPES OF MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINES RECOMMENDED FOR PRETEENS AND TEENAGERS. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON BACTERIAL MENINGITIS AND THE MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE, VISIT alabamapublichealth.gov/immunization or facebook.com/AlabamaImmunizationInfo.

#PreventMeningitis #GetVaccinated