Auburn-Opelika Parents October 2015 by KeepSharing

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Publisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note Kendra Sumner

Living With Children John Rosemond

Growing Up Online

Is technology rewiring your babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brain? Answering these questions will let you know.

Five Things Effective Stepparents Know

Advice for making the transition years as smooth as possible.

Kids Health Watch

sponsored by Pediatric Associates of Auburn

A Page in a Book Gerry Paige Smith

Dave Says Dave Ramsey

Growing Up Online Carolyn Jabs

The Trick to a No-Treat Halloween

Fun ideas for kids with allergies and other dietary restrictions.

2015 Fall Festivities and Halloween Fun Our guide to local and regional outings your family will love.

Get This!

Gerry Paige Smith

Centsibly Southern Chic Laura Handey

On The Cover Jett Johnson is the 6-year-old son of Jody and Jessica Johnson of Auburn. He attends Richland Elementary School and is in the first grade. Jett enjoys soccer, swimming, drawing, listening to music, and aggravating his 10-year-old sister, Josie. Jett became a member of the Cub Scouts Pack 811 this year and is looking forward to the new exciting adventures that he will be experiencing. A special thanks to Tamera Mills and The Caines for the use of their location and beautiful fall backdrops.

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Publisher’sNote One of my favorite holidays is quickly approaching. I just love the fall colors, spice smells, festive costumes, pumpkin patch visits, and all the October fun that comes with this time of year. It’s a tradition in our home to decorate the door, go on a hayride to pick the perfect pumpkin, dress up as characters, and of course, eat our weight in candy! This year, my kids have gotten a head start on costume choices for Halloween. The boys have picked some of the most ghoulish and scary zombie hunters you will ever see walking down main street Auburn. However, the girls searched for the poofiest tulle, glittery tiaras and magic wands that will transform them into princesses for the night. All we need now is to plan the month and fill our weekends with all things fall! Do you have a pumpkin patch in mind to visit this season? There are some great local businesses that are ready for your pumpkin seekers and have tons of fun in store. Just up the country road in LaFayette, Alabama, is JackO-Lantern Lane at The Oaks. The moment you turn into their drive, you are greeted with giant hay bale characters pointing you toward the awaiting tracker-pulled hayride. Climb aboard and ride out to rows and rows of orange pumpkins of every shape and size. Running through the fields is part of the fun! A must is to pet many of their furry friends including horses, bunnies, goats and chickens. After the farm fun, your little ones can cool off in the gift shop with sweets, treats and drinks. Needing to burn off more of their energy? The bounce house and inflatable slide area is bustling with squealing kids of all ages. Make time to ride the train and pan for some shining gems! While the sun is beginning to set over the field, take a moment to rock on the country porch with your family. Another great pumpkin patch is set to a beautiful country backdrop in Eufaula, Alabama. Take a short drive to Paradise Pumpkin Patch and you will swear you are truly in an autumn paradise with as many animals to see as those at a zoo! Along with the mini horses, pigs and sheep, you will find elk, zebra, camel, kangaroos, and even buffalo. Also showcased are many barnyard birds and exotic birds. Hop on the tracker-pulled hayride to visit the pumpkin patch, cotton field and corn maze. Have your children ever ridden a cow train? All aboard and tour the farm. Or, spend some time in the inflatable park and hay bale maze. Bring a blanket for a picnic under the trees or shop the country store for refreshments and gifts. Paradise Pumpkin Patch offers a homeschool and special needs day. Check out our calendar for details. Finally, right here in Lee County is the Cotton Pickin Pumpkin Patch on Lazenby Farm, in Auburn. Load the family onto the hayride and travel past the cotton field to the giant pumpkin patch. Your kids will scatter, searching for their pumpkin to take home. After picking their pumpkins, ride back toward the barn where kids will be excited to see a unique tractor themed playground with swings and a slide. Hours of climbing and pretending to be farmers will make any child happy to be on the farm. Jump into the corn crib, walk through the cotton maze and see the farm animals. Need a break, the welcoming shade of the tall oaks is a great spot for family relaxation. I don’t know about you, but I just can’t decide which pumpkin patch to visit. Luckily, there are four October Saturdays before Halloween, and I’m thinking we will venture the countryside and experience all that each farm has to offer. East Alabama farms will not disappoint! The love that the owners and their families put into the festive October season can be seen and felt each time a family settles onto the hayride and heads toward that pumpkin, meant just for them, in their patch! From one parent to another, pick your farm and pick your pumpkins for a great beginning to fall on The Plains!

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Auburn Opelika Lee County’s Foremost Parenting Source

Auburn Opelika Parents Magazine is founded on the principle that parenting is an exciting, diverse, challenging, and significant role in our community. Auburn Opelika Parents Magazine is a community advocate for families and the parenting process.

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LivingWithChildren by John Rosemond

Thoughts on Homeschooling With increasing frequency over the past ten years or so, parents have asked me various questions about homeschooling, all pretty much boiling down to “Should I homeschool my child?” First, I am a proponent of homeschooling. (Full disclosure: I am on the board of parentalrights.org, which is an offshoot of the Home School Legal Defense Fund, and have spoken at numerous homeschool conferences). I believe it is the right of parents to direct and control their children’s education. Second, homeschooling is not “one size fits all.” Some parents are more suited to homeschooling than others. That same statement also applies to children. Homeschooling is not likely to be successful unless both parent and child are well-suited to the process. Third, one of the biggest stumbling blocks in homeschool culture is the mistaken belief that successful homeschooling requires lots of involvement on the part of the homeschooling parent. That is simply

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not true, and I gather it irritates some homeschool moms when I say as much. Homeschooling is a two-way process. A parent does not have to be highly educated in order to homeschool successfully, but regardless of academic credentials, the motivation to further one’s self-education needs to be there. A parent who wants to turn their home into the most effective educational environment possible should tune the television to learning channels only (e.g. Discovery, History), read a preponderance of non-fiction, and read a lot. The more one knows about a broad range of topics and issues, the more one will be able to transmit. I do not generally recommend attempting homeschooling if disobedience is a major discipline issue in the home. Behavioral issues of that sort are going to contaminate the process and need to be resolved before homeschooling is undertaken. The same applies to a child who does not want to be homeschooled. If there’s question as

to whether homeschooling is going to work, begin in early to mid-July. If for whatever reason or reasons it obviously isn’t going to be productive, the child can start “regular school” on time with his or her peers. High involvement on the part of a homeschooling parent is likely to turn into micromanagement and create push-back from the child. First, there are homeschool curricula that do not require a high level of parental involvement. Second, the best homeschool structure involves the parent teaching for 10 to 15 minutes, giving a 30 minute class assignment which the child does independently, grading the paper (immediate feedback), then moving on to the next instructional module. Minimizing parent involvement maximizes student responsibility. Maximum homeschool success is generally obtained within the context of a homeschool cooperative. A parent who wants to explore this education option should get in touch with their state homeschool coordinator, find a homeschool cooperative in his or her area, talk to other homeschooling parents, and attend a homeschool conference. Family psychologist John Rosemond answers parents’ questions on his website at www.rosemond.com.

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“Skippyjon Jones Snow What,” the Musical

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the bravest Chihuahua of them all? Skippyjon Jones, the Siamese cat who thinks he’s a Mexican Chihuahua, of course! This brand new musical is based on the book by Judy Schachner, “Skippyjon Jones Snow What”, is a twist on the classic fairytale Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Only showing for two days: October 4-5 @ The RiverCenter for Performing Arts! Make reservations today! www.rivercenter.org.

College Town Throwdown with Easton Corbin with John Pardi

Tickled Pink Women’s Expo

October 30, Ingram Farms, Opelika…Live Music and lots of it – over 7 hours to be exact. Food cooking on site – all your tailgating faves, cold beer, all your friends, cheering for your team while starting off your football weekend. That’s the College Town Throwdown. We know you love to support your team and get out with your friends and tailgate on game day. Now you can get your party started a day early! Coors Light and Costa Sunglasses are bringing the College Town Throwdown to five great football towns this year to celebrate with you before the big games. We’ve got more than 6 artists playing at each show to help you start your tailgate the right way. www. collegetownthrowdown.com/concerts.

8th Annual Run to Read Benefitting Jean Dean RIF

Join us for a great cause, Saturday, October 24. This year, an exciting New 8k race to compliment the very popular 5k race route. Also, featuring children races and inflatables. Race registration is at Floral Park, 600 Floral Street, Opelika. 334663-2197. Jean Dean RIF (Reading is Fundamental), is the signature charity of the Alabama Kiwanis Foundation. With the help of hundreds of volunteers, this RIF project purchases and distributes over 75000 age level books to 25000 children across the state of Alabama each year. The preschool aged children receiving these books attend Head Start and similar preschool education centers for at risk children. Jean Dean RIF depends on the support of generous sponsors, grants and fundraisers to enable this program to serve all counties in Alabama. Auburn Opelika Parents I October 2015

To kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Alabama News Network is teaming up with the Joy to Life Foundation in the first Tickled Pink Woman's Expo, to be held October 1 @ Cramton Bowl, Montgomery, 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. The event will feature vendors fit for a queen. Whether you're into fashion, health, beauty or fitness, there is plenty to see and do for every woman at Tickled Pink. Tickets will be $10 at the door or $7 online at www.alabamanews.net. All ticket sales will go toward the Joy to Life Foundation, a local nonprofit organization providing free mammograms to medically under-served women.

Home School Science & History Days October 6, November 3

For the 2015-2016 school year, Oxbow Meadows will be partnering with the National Infantry Museum for a full day of learning with our Home School Science & History Program. Each season (Fall and Spring) we will have a new series of home school programs designed to build upon each other to extend the learning. The Home School Science & History program are designed to meet the educational needs of students ages 6-11 years old. www.oxbow.columbusstate. edu/HomeschoolAcademy.

Pioneer Days at The Pioneer Museum of Alabama, Troy

History comes alive, October 9-10, at the Pioneer Museum as demonstrators and reenactors showcase the past to visitors of all ages! Admission $6.00. www.pioneer-museum.org. www.auburnopelikaparents.com

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Georgia A-Scary-Um in October

Graveyard Smash: A Monstrous Spook-tacular: Weekends October 10-31. Join Dracula, Igor, Frankenstein and his bride, and all their other chilling friends as they visit Georgia Aquarium for Halloween. The music brings the monsters alive as they sing and dance to hits of the '70s and '80s. Graveyard Smash will run twice a day on Saturdays and Sundays starting October 10 through Halloween. Sips Under the Sea – Murder Mystery: October 16, 6-9 p.m. Sips Under the Sea is a unique cocktail party for adults. You'll have the entire Aquarium to yourself while enjoying cocktails, tapas and mystery… all without kids! We encourage you to dress in costume. Your ticket includes all-access admission to the entire Aquarium, 2 cocktails and a night full of mystery, intrigue and murder. The moment you walk through the door, you will be immersed in a thrilling whodunit experience, mingling with crazy characters and shady suspects in a game of murder you get to play! Trick or Treat: October 31, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Georgia A-Scary-Um provides a safe and friendly environment for the whole family to have fun in costume and trick-or-treat alongside longfin "bat" fish and Japanese "spider" crabs! Enjoy Trick-or-Treat stations in each gallery, Halloweenthemed crafts, spooky story-telling, and photo stations on October 31 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.! Kids 12 and under in Halloween costume will receive FREE general admission with each paid adult* or Annual Pass holder (up to 2 free kids per paying adult). Children should be in Halloween costume – adults are welcome to dress up also! No masks covering faces of adults, please. www.georgiaaquarium.org.

15th Annual Downtown Trick or Treat

On Thursday, October 29, bring your monsters, stars, warriors and clowns to the best party in town. Join us in this excellent alternative to door-to-door trick-or-treating. Downtown merchants will provide treats for the children and delightful sounds from our “special” entertainment will fill the night air. Also, don’t miss out on your chance to win the “Best Costume” contest! Parents must accompany children at this event. FREE to the Public. Ages 12 & under please. 6:00-8:00 p.m. (334) 501-2950 dstewart@auburnalabama.org.

Fall Festival Children’s Carnival

A safe alternative to trick-or-treating, Tuesday, October 27th. Children wear a costume and bring a treat bag. Visit with local mascots and check out new features this year! Hayrides, prizes, games, entertainment, inflatables, special booths and exciting events! Bring the whole family to the Soccer Complex at Opelika SportsPlex, 5:30-8:30 p.m. for a night of food, fun and fellowship. www.opelika.org/opr.

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Sponsored by Pediatric Associates of Auburn

Halloween Safety Halloween is just around the corner! Although it is such a fun holiday for the kids, there are also some dangers to be aware of. Here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to ensure your family has a safe and enjoyable Halloween. ALL DRESSED UP • Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and treat bags for greater visibility. • Because masks can limit or block eyesight, consider non-toxic makeup and decorative hats as safer alternatives. Hats should fit properly to prevent them from sliding over eyes. • When shopping for costumes, wigs and accessories look for and purchase those with a label clearly indicating they are flame resistant. • If a sword, cane, or stick is a part of your child’s costume, make sure it is not sharp or too long. A child may be easily hurt by these accessories if he stumbles or trips. • Obtain flashlights with fresh batteries for all children and their escorts. • Do not use decorative contact lenses without an eye examination and a prescription from an eye care professional. infections,

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which may lead to permanent vision loss. • Teach children how to call 9-1-1 (or their local emergency number) if they have an emergency or become lost. ON THE TRICK-OR-TREAT TRAIL • A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds. • If your older children are going alone, plan and review the route that is acceptable to you. • Agree on a specific time when they should return home. • Only go to homes with a porch light on and never enter a home or car for a treat. • Because pedestrian injuries are the most common injuries to children on Halloween, remind Trick-or-Treaters. • Stay in a group and communicate where they will be going. • Carry a cellphone for quick communication. • Remain on well-lit streets and always use the sidewalk. If no sidewalk is available, walk at the far edge of the roadway facing traffic. • Never cut across yards or use alleys. • Only cross the street as a group in established crosswalks (as recognized by local custom). Never cross between parked cars or out driveways.

• Don’t assume the right of way. Motorists may have trouble seeing Trick-or-Treaters. • Law enforcement authorities should be notified immediately of any suspicious or unlawful activity. HEALTHY HALLOWEEN • A good meal prior to parties and trick-ortreating will discourage youngsters from filling up on Halloween treats. • Consider purchasing non-food treats for trick-or-treaters, such as coloring books or pens and pencils. • Wait until children are home to sort and check treats. Though tampering is rare, a responsible adult should closely examine all treats and throw away any spoiled, unwrapped or suspicious items. • Try to ration treats for the days following Halloween. Dr. Katie Wolter is board certified in Pediatrics and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Lee County Medical Society, Medical Association of the State of Alabama, and the American Medical Association. She is passionate about breastfeeding medicine and is currently working on becoming an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant). She is also a member of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine. Dr. Wolter is married to her husband, Jeremy, and has four sons. She loves to spend her free time outdoors with her family and friends.

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Dance School Congratulates Dancers in New Program, Allegro Dance Company

Auburn Pointe School of Dance recently held auditions for their newest addition to the program, “Allegro Dance Company”. Allegro Dance Company was created to give dancers the opportunity to share their gift of dance with the community through public sponsored events and private organizations. A few events already on the calendar for the company are the Auburn University Homecoming Parade, the Alabama Dance Festival, and the annual Jump Convention in Atlanta. The company is also preparing to bring a new annual production to the stage called “The King is Coming”, which will be performed in January at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. Congratulations to all the dancers who were accepted into this new adventure! Junior Company members: Sierra Czarnecki, Melody Hays, Elisa Kim, Yunji Kim, Lydia Kling, Mimi McKelly, Gabi Phillips, Madeline Sasser, Jessica Sikes, Juhyun Son, Lauren Sweeney, Rachel Weng. Senior Company members: Lena Avera, Emily Hays, Eta Isiorrio, McKenzie Kinchler, Chaemin Son. Owner/Director: Shelly Stansell. www.aupointe.com. Pictured here: (front row) Lauren Sweeney, Mimi McKelly, Lydia Kling; (2nd row) Yunji Kim, Juhyun Son, Rachel Weng, Melody Hays, Jessica Sikes; (3rd row) Elisa Kim, Emily Hays, Chaemin Son, Caroline Sasser, Lena Avera. (Not pictured) Sierra Czarnecki, McKenzie Kinchler, Eta Isiorrio, Gabi Phillips.

Go AHS!

As part of the football programming for Auburn High School, the team and cheerleaders visited Cary Woods and Pick Elementary School. The event brought out the school spirit for the team, as well as, the Auburn School System as a whole. Students were encouraged to wear their AHS blue and white and make spirit shakers. The elementary students were greeted by AHS students that opened car doors, posed for photos and even signed autographs.

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Our specialties include • Over 100 volunteers • A new single loop 8k race • Teacher, Student, Military and Public Safety registration discounted rates start at $12 (no added admin fee)

Floral Park in Opelika Exciting New 8k race to compliment the very Crystal Awards for winners, popular 5k race route. Age Group Medals, Gift Certificates, Location: Opelika, Alabama Door Prize Drawing includes Start/Finish: Floral Park. a NC Vacation in June of 2016 located at 600 Floral Street (Cannot be exchanged) Activities: 8k, 5k Race, Benefit from early online 1.5 mile Walk, Children Races and registration through Oct 20: Inflatable (Free to children http://runtoread.jeandeanrif.org of participants) Encourage schools, teachers and running/walking groups to come out and support this charity.

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Tinity Welcomes New Faculty and Staff

A new school year not only brings new faces to our student body, but also to our faculty and staff at Trinity Christian School. Pictured are (left to right): Mrs. DeLong (Bible and History), Mrs. Taylor (3rd Grade), Mr. Brantley (Survey of Art), Mrs. Riddle (Recess and Dismissal Coordinator), Mrs. Tillman (Kindergarten Enrichment) and Mrs. Wagoner (Newspaper, Yearbook, and School Publicity).

Lee-Scott Academy Welcomes New Personnel for New School Year

Approximately 120 students from Drake Middle School (Cougars) visited Stan Arington and his students in the AHS Aquarium this morning. The high school students conducted tours of the aquarium and the green house at AHS where aquaculture is alive and thriving! The 7th graders were able to interact with turtles, see how fish are bred/fed as well as learn from display models like an alligators head, stingrays and various other marine species that have been preserved at the Aquarium.

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Lee-Scott Academy's new personnel for the 2015-2016 school year. Pictured: Front row (L-R): Merritt Maguire, 3rd Grade; Kelly Grooms, 2nd Grade; Joanna Reaves, Pre-K; Back row (L-R): Ashleigh Thompson, School Nurse; Caroline Starr, Elementary Technology; Lee Smith, ACT Prep; Michelle Kimber, Media Specialist; Dr. Charlie Hannah, English; Valerie Gilmore, 1st Grade; and Donna Lloyd, Counselor.

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AHS Football Players and Cheerleaders went to Cary Woods Elementary School to open car doors and greet Future Tigers to pump them up about the first "Elementary Night" at Duck Samford!

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Auburn Junior High’s Kim Johnson to Speak at National Convention in November

The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) is pleased to announce that Kim Johnson, of Auburn Junior High School, will be speaking at the 2015 NCTE Annual Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota in November. Johnson, with collaboration efforts of Dayna Browning, will present as a member of the panel: “Soda or Pop? Virtually Connecting Classrooms to Explore Cultural Identities, Stereotypes, and Perceptions.” The description of the panel reads: “When our classrooms connected virtually, enabling cross-country collaboration, students wrote, read, and discussed together, exploring essential questions like “How do factors like culture and geographical location shape and influence us?” For us, it was Project North and South. We’ll present our project, generation opportunities for creating your own “connected classrooms”. The session will be held on November 21. Each year, the NCTE Annual Convention draws thousands of elementary, middle and secondary educators, college faculty, administrators, and other educational professionals from around the world to participate in four days of professional learning programming. NCTE convention attendees hear presentations from award-winning practices, and the latest teaching materials. The National Council of Teachers of English with 30,000 individual and institutional members worldwide, is dedicated to improving the teaching and learning of English and the language arts at all levels of education.

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Auburn City Schools Offers Free Dental for Pre-Qualified Students

Parents, unable to take your kids to the dentist during the normal work day? Let ACS transport them to Dental Services housed at Drake Middle School regardless of their age or which school they attend. To qualify students must: receive free/ reduced lunch, lack private dental insurance or not participate in ALL KIDS program, submit application today! Questions, contact Joy Stanley at 334-887-1926. 11

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SchoolsAdds New Kindergarten Pick Elementary HostsAutauga County Trinity Parent Evening Enrichment Program

Pizza was served and much learning and laughing was had by all at Pick Elementary’s Parent Evening. A special guest stopped by to read to the Pick Leaders! PES loves Aubie!

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Trinity Christian School is pleased to announce the addition of the new Kindergarten Afternoon Enrichment Program. This program is a creative combination of structured academic time that complements the students’ morning classroom lessons with opportunities for less structured learning, as well as time for rest and play. It’s a blend of rest and recreation along with classical enrichment opportunities in literature and reading, history and culture, science, art, and music in the afternoons following traditional morning kindergarten and lunch.

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President's Volunteer Service Award Program at AHS

The President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) program has been established at Auburn High School to honor student volunteers that devote their time to helping others. The President’s Volunteer Service Award recognizes United States citizens and permanent residents of the United States who have achieved the required number of hours of service over a 12-month time period or cumulative hours over the course of a lifetime. The awards are offered in multiple levels and are designed to recognize each milestone of service achievement. Levels include bronze, silver and gold and the highest honor, the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for those who contribute more than 4,000 hours of service in their lifetime. To receive additional information, join Ms. Audrey Marshall’s PVSA Schoology Course by using the Code: SPHP6-Z6PZZ. www.acs.schoology.com

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OHS Student Earns Award from UAB Accounting and Finance Summer Residency Academy

LaShawndra Evans, a sophomore at Opelika High School, attended the UAB Accounting and Finance Summer Residency Academy this summer. She was awarded a Certificate of Outstanding Achievement in presenting the financial literary case and was awarded A PNC Bank Savings Account of $700. Pictured with Evans are (left) Tiffany Yelder-OHS Career Tech Department Chair and Dr. Farrell Seymore, OHS Principal.

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Dean Road Shows Support for AHS Tigers

DRES and Wrights Mill Road Elementary were the featured elementary schools at the game against Enterprise in Duck Samford Stadium!

2015-2016 Opelika High School Emissaries

The Opelika High School Emissaries are the official hosts and hostesses of OHS. Each year, faculty members nominate seniors for the position and following a panel interview with teachers and administrators, the group is selected. The Emissaries serve as greeters at school events and assist with events throughout the school system and the community. The 2015-16 OHS Emissaries are (l-r): Owen Meadows, Tamia Henry, Kingston Frazier, Victoria Drost, Scot Carpenter, Danielle Dixon, Kevin Lazenby, Anna Brown, Will McKee, Emma Royal, JArthur Grubbs, Joanna Boutdy, Tanner Blatt and Cidney Woodson.

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AHS Hosts Army STEM Asset Trailer

The Army Asset Trailer is a non-kinetic, interactive Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics exhibit and scenario driven, showcasing a chemical attack in the year 2032. The trailer includes a series of three different rooms: the Situation room, the Briefing room and the Search and Rescue Autonomous Hybrid room where students guided a robot to accomplish their mission. More than 600 students signed up to view the 15 minute demonstration throughout the day.

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Trinity Christian School is excited to welcome Mr. James Brantley to our faculty. Mr. Brantley brings not only his artistic talent to our school, but a wealth of knowledge as he teaches the Survey of Art class to tenth graders. He will introduce the students to the world of art, including the history of art from earliest man until the present day. The class will examine the various styles of art that have been followed throughout history, especially since the Renaissance. These include Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, NeoClassicism, Realism, Romanticism, Impressionism, Classical Realism, Cubism, Surrealism, Abstract Impressionism, and others. Mr. Brantley will also be teaching art knowledge and skills, with several hands-on projects. He will teach the elements and principles of design. Students will have hands-on learning in drawing, painting, pottery, caning, print-making, calligraphy, and matting and framing. The school year will be filled with a plethora of student projects. Currently, Mr. Brantley has loaned the school pieces of his original artwork to be displayed in the new library and upper grade rhetoric room. As the students complete their own works of art, their work will slowly replace his pieces on display. Trinity is excited about providing this new opportunity to its students.

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The Opelika SeaDawgs Swim Team swam in the 2015 Alabama Parks & Recreation State Swimming and Diving Championship this summer. There were 31 teams totaling 1300 swimmers that competed in this event. This two day event has swimmers from all over the state of Alabama from ages ranging from 5 to 18 years old competing for top honors. Opelika finished 8th overall and we are very pleased with the final results. The SeaDawgs took 53 swimmers to the state meet this year. SeaDawgs medal winners are TOP ROW: Martha Pugh (3rd Free Relay), Sarah Bush (3rd Free Relay), Allie Britnell (3rd Free Relay), Jinhyo Park (3rd Free Relay), and Bryan McEntire (2nd Free Relay). BOTTOM ROW: Jacob Stockton (2nd Free Relay and 6th Butterfly), Tripp Vaughn (2nd Free Relay, and 4th place Freestyle), Graham Forthofer (2nd Free Relay), Georgia Vaughn (3rd Freestyle, 1st Backstroke), and Presley Mullins (1st Freestyle and 2nd Backstroke) NOT PICTURED: Sean Ferrebee (2nd Freestyle and 3rd IM, and 1st Butterfly).

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A Page in a Book A Word to Beginning Readers The murmurs of a nursing child, the peals of laughter that reflect the silly faces we make, and even yowls of discomfort are all part of babies’ first attempts at communication with us. But we are all on the edge of our seats as we await the magical moment when the first real word emerges from the lips of our children. Once that door opens, the verbal exchange between our kids and the larger world begins. And while small kids may still draw on their own private lexicon, invented words and dramatically physical gestures to impart their feelings and intent, their entry into the world of words is a milestone that starts a whole new conversation. The following titles feature the moments when words open the door to all new understandings between children and their larger world.

Edgar’s Second Word

by Audrey Vernick, Illustrated by Priscilla Burris (Clarion / Houghton Mifflin) Maybe it’s just an easy word for little mouths to form. Or perhaps it reflects the real feelings that children experience in a world that’s going one way, when they want to go another. But the word “no” is always one of the early players in every baby’s vocabulary. Little Hazel eagerly anticipates the arrival of her baby brother, Edgar, collecting books (full of words) that she can’t wait to share with him. But her waiting is rewarded with Edgar’s only and emphatic word “no”. Nothing appeals to her baby brother, who negates everything on offer with his word of choice. But when Hazel finally gets a sleepy Edgar to settle in by her side with a good book, his next new word is one that bears repeating. Edgar’s Second Word is a sweet story that rewards the patience of family as they wait for the right words that help babies communicate what they want.

Use Your Words, Sophie!

by Rosemary Wells (Viking / Penguin) Rosemary Wells’ beloved and challenging two-year-old Sophie is back – with a vocabulary of words that are simply misunderstood. When her parents come home with a new baby, Sophie responds with a welcome in Jellyfish language. And just like her parents can’t seem to settle on a name for the new arrival, Sophie’s own communication ranges from disgruntled Hyena talk to Baboon-influenced song. But when the baby starts to communicate her own unhappiness with fluent Howler Monkey, Sophie steps in to use her words in a way that both her and her baby sister can understand. With a nod to the variety of names and pet names we bestow on babies, this humorous story is ideal for children seeking ways to connect vocally with new arrivals.

Cuckoo!

by Fiona Roberton (G.P. Putnam’s Sons / Penguin) From the moment his over-sized, oddly colored egg hatches among his siblings, Cuckoo’s journey to speak the language of the realm begins. But his only word (cuckoo) doesn’t connect with his family (tootoo-wheet). And a cross-city trek only reveals a landscape of other non-cuckoo speakers. Even language classes and self-study can’t twist his only word into something in common with the world around him. Just when Cuckoo is becoming resigned to being the only speaker of his language, a single word carries over the rooftops and leads him to understanding. Onomatopoeia abounds in this delightfully illustrated testament to finding your own voice and a tribe to share it with.

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Q. I’m accepting a new job out of state. My wife and I will be in this new area for at least two years, and we’re not sure if we should rent or buy a house. A. Most of the time, as long as you’re

financially ready for such a big investment, buying a house is a good move. But if I’m in your situation, and I’m not sure if it’s a longterm thing, I’m going to rent until I see what the future holds. It seldom makes a lot of sense to live in a place for two or three years and sell it, unless you get a ridiculously good buy at purchase and are able to sell for retail without any trouble. Even though the economy is finally, slowly turning around somewhat, I’m not sure that most properties in the current marketplace would go up enough in value in only two years to offset your cost of sale. You’re in a situation similar to lots of military families I help. Often, they’ll be stationed somewhere for just two or three years. They’ll buy something, they can’t get it sold, and they end up with rental properties all over the country. Believe me, that wasn’t their initial plan. Playing long-distance landlord is a pain in the rear!

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A. Some people have a tendency to live in the moment, while others think more about the future. Financially speaking, those who live in the moment tend to be spenders, while the other type tends to be savers. When you take these kinds of behaviors to unhealthy extents, you have extreme spenders or extreme savers. Either one can be an unhealthy thing. Extreme spenders may need to slow down, grow up and learn the value of money by living on a budget, setting savings goals and working to meet these goals. Extreme savers often operate out of fear and uncertainty. In some cases, they may have an even worse spirit in their lives — greed. They have to learn that it’s okay to have a little fun spending and to give generously.

A. It would make a lot of sense if you were talking about a million-dollar house, but with a less expensive home like that I’d just make sure it’s really clean and neat and nice — especially the front area with the sidewalk and bushes. We’re talking curb appeal here. Make sure the front door, trim and porch area are all cleaned or painted, too. There shouldn’t be any bad smells in the house, and everything inside should be crisp and clean as well. You can stage it yourself with a few pieces of nice furniture and such, if you have it available. And try this old realtor’s trick to make things a bit more homey: Put few drops of vanilla extract on an eye of the stove while it’s heated. It will make the whole house smell like you’ve been baking cookies.

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Is Technology Rewiring Your Baby’s Brain? It’s a rule nearly every parent breaks. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children under two have no exposure to screens. That guideline was hard enough to follow when it applied to background TV and baby videos. Now that very young children are reaching for smartphones and tablets, most parents hand them over sooner or later. Some experts argue that these screens are different because they are interactive. When a little child pokes the screen, something exciting happens. There’s no question that this kind of cause and effect is mesmerizing, but is it good for little brains? The honest answer is no one knows because there hasn’t been time to do the relevant research. What scientists do know is that baby brains grow dramatically. At birth, each baby brain cell has about 2500 synapses or connections to other brain cells. Around age three, the typical brain cell has 15,000 connections because of the baby’s astonishing ability to learn. The AAP argues that there’s no reason to take chances with that development. Even if there’s no evidence that screen time is bad for baby brains, there’s also no evidence that it does anything to promote healthy growth. Until we have evidence that screen time is good for babies and toddlers, access to technology should be limited and thoughtfully supervised by parents. Since you can’t see what’s happening in your baby’s brain, you’ll need other indicators to be sure development is on track. Here are a few questions worth asking:

Is your child excited to play with you? Experts agree that a deep connection with parents is crucial during the first two years of life. Early interactions in which children learn to make and break eye contact or to take turns making sounds become the foundation for emotional intelligence. Having face to face fun with your baby sets up a lifelong assumption that interacting with people is rewarding for its own sake. Do people talk to your child—a lot? Research done in the 1990’s demonstrated that babies who hear around 2,000 words per hour do better in school and even have higher IQ’s. That’s because the language centers of the brain are especially absorbent during the first three years. Recorded words don’t make much of an impression. Language needs to be tailored to the child, responsive both to what she is doing and her emotions. Does your child enjoy three dimensional play? Babies and toddlers figure out the world by picking things up, chewing on them, poking, throwing, rolling and stacking them. Not only is this fun, but it gives your child the basis for concepts like round and flat, fuzzy and smooth. A touch screen may reference these ideas but it takes lots of real life experience to get them fixed firmly in the brain. Healthy babies are always reaching and exploring. Most of what they find should stimulate multiple senses. Can your child detach from the screen? Some parents report that little ones become fixated on smartphones and tablets, whining for them when they could be doing other things and melting down when parents take them away. According to Michael Rich, director of Boston’s Center on Media and Child Health, this occurs because the visual 21

stimuli of many apps gives children a regular squirt of dopamine, a brain chemical that creates sensations of pleasure. Too much of this can create cravings that babies—and sometimes older people--can’t resist. Is your child able to settle down for quiet time and sleeping? Because baby brains are growing so rapidly, they can easily become overstimulated. Being able to settle and sleep peacefully is a lifelong skill, and most parents intuitively help little children calm down by gentle rocking, singing and stroking. Research indicates that the light emitted by screens stimulates brain waves in ways that interfere with sleep, so screentime should never be part of a baby’s bedtime routine. Can you focus on your child? No matter what you say, young children will mimic what you do. If you are tethered to your devices--checking e-mail during diaper changes, texting during playtime, talking on the phone during walks with your baby—your behavior will imprint on your child. More important, your distraction will keep you from playing what Uri Bronfenbrenner, co-founder of Head Start, called “ping pong” with your child: Your baby giggles and you repeat whatever you did to make her laugh. Your toddler says something that sounds like Mama and you respond with delight. As Bronfenbrenner famously put it, healthy development occurs “through the process of progressively more complex exchange between a child and somebody else-especially somebody who’s crazy about that child.” If you can answer “yes” to all these questions, you can be confident that your baby’s brain is getting what it needs. Under those circumstances, handing over the smartphone to secure a moment of quiet isn’t any more harmful than offering a cookie for the same reason. Neither is likely to undermine healthy development for your baby, unless you turn it into a habit. Carolyn Jabs, M.A., raised three computer savvy kids including one with special needs. She has been writing Growing Up Online for ten years and is working on a book about constructive responses to conflict. Visit www.growing-up-online.com to read other columns. @ Copyright, 2015, Carolyn Jabs. All rights reserved.

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“I am glad my stepdad never tried to be a father to me. So, we didn’t have to get into any power struggles. He became an adult friend and mentor. He was generous with his time; he listened a lot and gave love freely,” Dave shared. According to the U.S. Census, over 50% of US families are remarried or re-coupled. Over 1300 new blended families form every day! Fifty percent (50%) of the 60 million children under the age of 13 are currently living with one biological parent and that parent’s current partner. I am a sociologist and work with co-parenting education groups. Divorced or separating parents learn communication and parenting strategies in the group. They also work out parenting agreements about how they will jointly parent their children even though they no longer live together. Many times there are stepparents involved. To help remind group members to remain non-judgmental, we often share, “Kids don’t come with parenting manuals.” If that axiom holds true in most cases, it is certainly true that “Kids don’t come with step-parenting manuals,” either. Step-parenting can be a lonely road. The stepparents in our groups are quick to support each other. The collective wisdom from the experience of generous stepparents and adult stepchildren follows:

1. Understand your stepchild may be grieving about his biological parents’ divorce or remarriage. The child may target the stepparent with that grief. Grief takes many forms and can have many repetitive cycles. Laurie shares, “I have a stepmom whose presence in my life has been an immeasurable blessing. We went through many painful times, especially when I was little, and she was often an unfair scapegoat and dumping ground for my disappointments. We got through it!”

2. As a couple, decide who disciplines. Most teenagers will only respond to discipline by the biological parent whereas younger children may be receptive to the discipline of the stepparent. Be cautious about speaking for the other parent. Monica says, “Let the biological parent be the rule enforcer.” Stepparents may find that life flows more smoothly when the biological parent is the disciplinarian because that parent has known the child longer and has the reference point of how the previous household used to discipline. Auburn Opelika Parents I October 2015

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5. Blending a family takes time. Rome wasn’t built in a day. Many experts believe it takes approximately five years to blend a step family. David L. Brasher, BCSW and family therapist states, “If you decide to be a stepparent, be sure to attend to the needs of your own children also.” Above all, be patient with yourself, your spouse and all the children. There are many helpful resources for stepparents. Sometimes a counselor, pastor or family therapist can lend perspective to the process of blending a family. There are also support groups. Websites that are readily accessible and helpful to stepparenting immediately are: www.RemarriageSuccess.com, www.stepfamily.org and www.helpguide.org/ mental/blended_families_stepfamilies.htm. For faith based support, visit www.stepparentingbygrace.com. Sally shared, “I don’t know if I am a successful stepparent. I just know my adult stepchildren come home for the holidays and bring their children to visit me and their Grandpa. The grandkids even call me Grandma.” AOP

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Cultivating a child’s sense of touch is a vital part of early play as they learn to discern the differences among shape and texture. While we typically get plenty of cues from the world around us through our other four senses, the finer ability to identify shape, texture, temperature and more through touch alone are also important tools in the human toolbox. Supporting a child’s tactical development with toys that stimulate their sense of touch is easy and accessible with the following recommended items that are right at their fingertips.

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Kids get the feel for the Textured Tangle immediately as they discover a range of different textures among the eighteen interconnected pieces that wend and weave together in one whole touch toy. The tangle of colorful tubes featuring a variety of raised textures can slowly be uncoiled into a gently twisted circle – and then bent and manipulated back into its tangle. The rotating connection between the segments allow for an endless exploration of forms. Popular for both its therapeutic value as well as its entertainment factor, the added bonus of problemsolving cues that come with the Textured Tangle make it an exciting twist among tactile toys!

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For everyone who has had to rummage in the bottom of stuffed luggage or dig into a roomy handbag for just the right item, the Laundry Jumble Game makes perfect sense as an ideal opportunity to cultivate identifyby-touch skills in kids. With a module that mimics a clothes dryer, small doll-size articles of clothing are placed inside for players to identify by touch alone as they try to ‘dress’ the animal characters on their game card. In addition to building their vocabulary and matching skills, the Laundry Jumble Game hones children’s fine motor moves as they use their sense of touch to complete their character’s ensemble.

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Combining colorful sand with polymers, Kinetic Sand is one of the most captivating touch experiences in the world of kids toys. With the ability to fine mold, pour, stretch and shape, this dry mixture is a tactile delight for children (and adventurous adults). Whether they are manipulating the medium into their own fanciful forms or pressing out shapes from molds, Kinetic Sand offers kids an endless landscape of touch and motor skill exploration. It’s an ideal opportunity for little hands to dig in and get in touch with the creative genius just behind their fingertips!

A baby’s early ability to grasp objects is immediately followed by moving those same objects toward their mouth. Taking its directive from this early instinct, the Winkle Ball from Manhattan Toy features a maze of easily grasped soft plastic loops that are just the right size for little fists to handle and manipulate. Crafted with BPA-free materials, these loops are also safe for mouthing and teething. Combined with a gentle rattle and bright colors, the Winkle Ball maximizes babies’ surplus of sensitivity in their hands and mouths, stimulating their touch and gross motor skill exploration. Once babies get a grip on the Winkle ball, they won’t let it go.

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It all started with a peanut allergy... I was nine years old, trick-or-treating with my best friend Vicki and her brothers, proudly donning my homemade Pippi Longstocking costume. With each house we visited, my pumpkin bucket got heavier and delightfully unwieldy. Vicki and I plotted which candy we would devour first upon our return to her house. But Vicki’s little brother Will was not enjoying himself. As the evening wore on, I noticed his “trick-or-treats” became a little less enthusiastic and a lot more grumbly. I soon learned that Will had a peanut allergy, and nearly everything in his candy bucket was off-limits. His parents kept promising that they had a stash of peanut-free candy at home, but all Will saw was a whole lot of candy that he couldn’t have. Fortunately times have changed, and this means an increased awareness about many types of dietary restrictions. But Auburn Opelika Parents I October 2015

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More kids than ever deal with food allergies, sensitivities and intolerances. Parents, teachers and caregivers need to take a proactive approach. Take charge, and don’t let fun-sized candy rule your kids’ holiday, because nothing can dampen Halloween spirits like not being able to participate in the sugar fest. that doesn’t make holidays like Halloween, with its flashy seasonal packaging and pumpkin-shaped treats, any easier for kids who can’t partake. More kids than ever deal with food allergies, sensitivities and intolerances. Parents, teachers and caregivers need to take a proactive approach. Take charge, and don’t let fun-sized candy rule your kids’ holiday, because nothing can dampen Halloween spirits like not being able to participate in the sugar fest. If you’re the parent of a child with an allergy, sensitivity, or aversion (and even if you aren’t, chances are you know some-

one who is) here a few ways to celebrate this spook-tacular holiday without the stress – or the sugar rush.

Celebrate with Movie Madness Here’s some surprising news: just as Halloween doesn’t have to be a sugar-fest, it also doesn’t have to be horrifying. If you have little ones you’re keeping in, and you don’t want to be up all night alleviating ghoulish nightmares, consider cozying down with some not-too-scary Halloween classics.

For young children, Halloween flicks don’t get any better than It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. Linus stars in this short, sweet movie, as he awaits the elusive “Great Pumpkin.” If that’s too elementary for your kids, try Hocus Pocus, starring Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker, or Disney’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. But be attuned to your audience: even though the latter is an animated Disney movie, it still packs kind of a spooky punch. And of course, the Harry Potter movies, though not technically about Halloween, do provide a good seasonal thrill. Try either Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone or Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets if you want to stick with one of the lighter choices. Once you settle on your movies, set up your theater. Dim the lights, pile on the pillows and blankets, and serve your child’s favorite snack, apple juice, or a spooky looking punch with peeled grapes (um, eyeballs anyone?). Warning: this type of evening may induce some sofa snuggling.

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to go through your closets and create “costumes” for your child to keep in a dress-up bin (bonus: you can also create a pile of things to donate or pack away for summer). Be creative: graduation gowns can become wizard robes, flannel shirts and jeans can outfit the perfect cowboy, and silk scarves make great princess dresses! If your child wants to invite friends to your place, enlist a relative or older sibling to dig through the closets and come up with some cute costumes that the kids can “model” for the grownups. You can even give prizes for categories like scariest, most creative, or silliest. Put on some music as they show off their duds, and have a ball!

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As a parent, the thought of trekking from house to house and collecting candy that will hype up my kids (until I eventually eat it all while they sleep), well, it’s just not that appealing. Chances are, there are other parents you know who feel the same, or whose kids have a dietary restriction that makes them dread Halloween. As it turns out, this is a great excuse to host a potluck. Each guest brings something “safe” for his or her child, and you can even specify foods that are off limits in an email or invitation. This way no one has to stress about feeding their child before the party, and the grown-ups can actually relax and enjoy themselves. You can even give your get-together a “seasonal” theme by asking everyone to feature an autumn ingredient, like apples or squash. Whatever your family decides to do for Halloween this year, remember that it doesn’t have to revolve around candy. There are so many ways to celebrate, and so many kids who want to get into the spirit and try something new. Happy Halloween! AOP Beth Fornauf is a freelance writer and mother of two. Different members of her family suffer from peanut, tree nut, gluten and shellfish allergies. Beth enjoys finding creative recipes and activities to minimize the impact of these restrictions, while also raising awareness about them in the community.

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It’s almost time for another year of fall and winter must haves as far as fashion! Don’t stress out, because you can have fun with your fall style simply by using some of your summer and spring items. Before you go out and buy a whole new closet of clothes for the colder season, here are some fun ways to turn your summer clothes into fall and winter appropriate attire. Both fall and winter can have those rare days when you can get away with your comfiest oversized sweaters and your favorite summer or spring blouse all in one style, whether you’re starting your holiday shopping or attending your favorite fall event, football game or kids party. These are often our busiest months so let’s not worry about what we need to buy, but just enjoy the simple ways of styling what we have hanging in our wardrobe by mixing all our seasons into one. To help you feel inspired by your seasonal wardrobe, today I am sharing eight of my favorite mixing and matching style ideas that I plan on wearing these next few months...and I encourage you to do the same!

1- Brighten up and have fun with prints. Layer your favorite printed or bright colored sweaters, blazers, and cardigans with your favorite pants, skirts and winter shoes. Don’t worry about putting bold patterns and colors back into the closet at summer’s end. Instead, mixing a variety of prints and colors can be a clever way to keep the trend fresh. 2- Maxi dress and skirts. Maxi dresses and skirts are my go to item of clothing for spring and summer. A simple way to transform this perfect little wardrobe piece would be to slip on a sweater or a scarf and tie a belt over it at your waist for a fun layered look. It’s all about simple soft layers. 3- T-shirts. Pairing your favorite tee with a fall fabric like your favorite skirt, blazer, cardigan or pant and adding a winter shoe can keep your look fresh and stylish for fall and winter. 4- Summer dresses and skirts. Summer is all about the patterns, so keep your winterized additions subtle. Here, you might want to add opaque tights or leggings paired with your favorite boots or closed toe heels. For the top, add either a leather jacket, long cardigan (belted), denim jacket, or a chunky sweater. You probably have all of these hanging in your closet from last year. 5- Summer handbag. Don’t retire your summer handbag just because the leaves are changing. Carry it with 29

darker, solid separates for a fall-appropriate look. 6- Layering. Clearly this is the key to any fall/winter style. Layering can help transform any summer or spring style into your favorite winter go-to piece of clothing. Keep your layers soft and moveable. 7- Accessorize. Now, this is key for any wardrobe change. Using accessories is a super easy and affordable way to start pulling in fall colors before you make drastic changes in wardrobe. Adding golds, coppers, reds, oranges, and browns in your jewelry, belts, shoes, and bags can help dramatically switch up the way an outfit looks. 8- Summer scarves. I love summer scarves and they are my favorite accessory for the cooler months. This is an item that every woman should own regardless of the season. You can wear them with just about everything from a short-sleeved shirt/blouse to a dress. It can make an entire outfit look a little less casual when you throw one on. They’re stylish and very versatile when it comes to how you wear them. The drop in temperature doesn’t have to mean storing away your favorite spring colors...even on the coldest days. Enjoy saving money and have fun with your style during these busy fall and winter months. Laura Handey is an independent clothing consultant in Pike Road, Alabama. You may reach her by email at laura@ centsiblysouthern. com or visit her website at www. centsiblysouthern. com.

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(ad on page 20) October 29, 6:00-8:00pm. Free to the public. Ages 12 years and younger (Parents must accompany children at this event.) Bring your monsters, rock stars, princesses, and clowns to the best party in town. Join us in this excellent alternative to door-to-door trick-ortreating. Downtown “Monster Merchants” will provide treats for the children and delightful sounds from our “special” entertainment will fill the night air. Also, don’t miss out on your chance to win the “Best Costume” contest and bring your favorite four-legged friends and enter them for a chance to win the Best Pet Costume Contest! For more information, call 501-2930.

3rd Annual Haunted Auburn Walking Tour

Toomer’s Corner, Auburn. 334-444-1422. October 2-3, 9-10, and 23-24. 7:00-10:00pm. Sponsored by Alabama Spectral Investigators, Cooper & Cooper Law Firm. Actual descendants of the famous gothic writers Bram Stoker and Edgar Allen Poe are not only great storytellers, their also Auburn’s premiere Paranormal Investigators. Brandon Stoker and John Poe are the founders of Alabama Spectral Investigators. They’ll lead you past some of Auburn’s most famous haunted locations. You’ll learn interesting histories and haunted facts about what has been named the ‘Loveliest Village on the Plains’. Donations are appreciated but not required. Tours last approximately 45 minutes. A great pair of walking shoes will soothe your feet as you dress according to predicted weather. Two tours will occur, the first will begin at 7pm and the second at 9pm. Plan to meet your tour guides between Auburn’s stone eagles located diagonally from Toomer’s Corner. 14th Annual Uptown Spooktacular Halloween Festival October 31, 2:00-5:00 pm. Woodruff Park, Uptown, Columbus, Ga. Sign up for the costume Auburn Opelika Parents I October 2015

contest; First and Second place winners will be awarded in each category. Spooktacular provides a safe environment for the children of Columbus to enjoy the holiday. So wear your best costume and come to Spooktacular for a haunting night of ghosts and goblins, spooky activities, candy and lots of fun!!!

27th Annual Great Pumpkin Carve

Auburn University School of Architecture and Design, Dudley Court, Campus. October 30. Come out and watch the students carve amazing designs into pumpkins. As night falls, see the pumpkins turn into glowing jack-olanterns! Dress the kids up for a costume contest, games, and more! www.facebook. com/AIASAuburn

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Annual Family Halloween Festival- October 27, 6:00-7:30pm. Bring the whole family to visit the haunted library! This event is for children in sixth grade or younger and their families. For more information, please email kcarpenter@auburnalabama.org. Haunted Carnival- October 22, 6:30-8:30pm. For teens, ages 13-18. For more information, please email vtemple@auburnalabama.org.

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October 31, Market Days, Uptown Columbus. 10:00am. www.uptowncolumbusga.com Come check out the 4th annual Broadway Paw-rade at Market Days! It is a fundraising event with animals (usually dogs) competing in a fun, costume contest for $10 on the 1000 block of Broadway stage (located in the median in front of The Loft Columbus)! Live DJ, prizes and proceeds go to local animal rescue organizations: Columbus Animal Care & Control Center, & Paws Humane. These organizations are in the median every Saturday 9am-12pm during Market Days on Broadway for adoption, services and more. We want to highlight their efforts and contribute to their organizations through a fun, pet friendly event. 30

City of Opelika Parks and Recreation Fall Festival & Children’s Carnival- W. James Samford, Jr. Soccer Complex Sportsplex. October 27, 5:30-8:30pm. Children 12 and under invited. Safe alternative to Trick or Treating. Children wear costumes and bring your treat bags. Come for hayrides, prizes, games, rides and entertainment, inflatable slides, mascots, special booths and exciting events. Fall Treats- October 15. Enjoy making and eating your favorite fall treats. 3:30-4:40pm. Ages: 4-12 yrs. Fee: $15. 705-5560. Halloween Treat Bags-October 28. Make the perfect bag for your treats. 3:30-4:30pm. Ages: 4-12 yrs. Fee: $15. 705-5560. The Great Pumpkin Splash- October 23. 6:008:00pm. $3. Ages 6-12yrs. Pick your pumpkin from the pool! Kids enjoy harvest relay races, pumpkin roll, prizes and more! Call 705-5560 for more info.

Creepy Wonderful Critters ‘Spiders’

The Forest Ecology Preserve, Auburn. www.auburn.edu/preserve; October 24. 10:00am-12:00pm. Enjoy a program featuring one of our creepiest, and most beneficial, winged creatures, the eerie bat. Learn why bats are an important part of our ecosystem. $5 non-members, $4 members, 3 yrs and under free.

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Columbus. www.whitewaterexpess.com; October 8-11, 22-25, 29-31. Zombies Escape the Springer Opera House and Invade The Blue Heron Zip Line! Whitewater Express and the Springer Opera House host the second Zombie Zip during the month of October. Adventurers will have the thrill of a lifetime, zipping over the Chattahoochee River each Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, starting October 1st through October 31st at 8 p.m. Zombie Zippers will experience the dual zip line, treetop zip line and two towers full of terrors, for $40 per person. 10 percent of proceeds from each each participant will benefit The Springer Opera House and its performing arts community programs. www.auburnopelikaparents.com

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Paradise Pumpkin Patch

(ad on page 34) 910 County Road 79 South, Eufaula, Al. 334-695-2258. www.paradisepumpkinpatch. com; Corn maze, pumpkin patch, sunflower and cotton fields, giant inflatable park, petting zoo, playground, cow train, hay rides, pony rides, covered wagon rides pulled by a team of mules, giant corn box and hay bale mazes, concessions, and gift shop. September 26-November 6. Special event dates and field trips available Monday-Friday. Teacher Day- September 26. All teachers with school ID are free! Free Paradise for Special Children-October 5, 8am-4pm. Free field trip for special needs children. Home School Day- October 12, 8am-3pm.

The Pumpkin Patch Express Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum

(ad on page 13) Calera, Al. www.hodrrm.org; October 3-4, 1011, 17-18, 24-25, 31. Train boards and departs Saturdays 10:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm; and Sundays 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Enjoy an autumn train ride aboard the Pumpkin Patch Express that lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours, including our time at the Pumpkin Patch. At the Pumpkin Patch, riders will deboard to enjoy a hayride, jumpstation, coloring, and temporary tatoos (all activities are included in the price of your ticket). Snacks and soft drinks are available for purchase. Pick the perfect pumpkin from the patch for an additional fee. Reservations recommended. Backyard Orchards 6585 Hwy 431 North, Eufaula, AL. 334-370-6490. U-Pick It Farm with fresh fruits, veggies and pumpkins! Corn Dodgers Farm 1555 Knowles Road, Headland, AL. www.corndodgersfarm.com; Corn field maze, pumpkin barn (pick your own), cow train ride, corn cannon, pony rides, corn box, sunflower path, hay rides, pipe maze, farm-sized tic-tactoe, and more! Dream Field Farms 6376 Highway 82, Union Springs, Al. in October. 334-534-6976. www.dreamfieldfarms.com; Pumpkin patch-pick in the field, train rides, corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, corn cannon, tractor-pulled hay rides, inflatables, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, farm animals and more. Farmer in the Dell Pumpkin Patch Lee Country Road 61, Auburn. Located 6 miles west of Toomer’s Corner off of Hwy 14 near Loachapoka School. 334-750-3792. Pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, child-sized

haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides and more. Pumpkin Patch at The Farmhouse 469 Farmhouse Road, Ellerslie, Georgia. 706-561-3435. Hayrides, bonfires, s’mores, crafts, scarecrow contests, music, and more. Jump on the tractor and take a ride to pick out the perfect pumpkin for your family to carve. Sleepy Hollow Haunted Farm 929 County Road 14, Auburn; www.sleepyhollowauburn.com; October 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31; 7:30-11:00pm. The farm features a haunted house, NEW haunted hayride and NEW haunted maze. A free petting zoo is available nightly for family enjoyment. Tickets and additional information are available online. The Pumpkin Patch at Barber Berry Farm 2362 Alabama River Parkway, Millbrook, Al. www.barberberryfarm.com; October 10-31. Hayride, pumpkin patch, pick your own pesticidefree fruit and veggies.

Arts & Crafts Festival An Indian SummerNight Downtown Art Walk

(ad on page 20) The City of Auburn, Auburn Arts Association, Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center and Downtown Auburn Merchants will host An Indian SummerNight on Friday, October 9 from 6 – 9:30 p.m. in downtown Auburn. In the event of rain, An Indian SummerNight will be held Saturday, October 10. This annual event is for local artists and musicians to display their talents, while offering the community a chance to enjoy an evening in the downtown area. Artists, sponsors, volunteers, downtown businesses and restaurants are encouraged to participate in An Indian SummerNight. For more information or to download an application, visit www.auburnsummernight.org or contact the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center at (334) 501-2963.

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6th Annual Riverwalk Wine Festival Riverwalk Park, Montgomery. www.funinmontgomery.com; October 17, 2:00-5:00pm. Includes wine tasting from 10 different distributors representing over 100 wineries. Admission is $25 per person and will include: Etched commemorative wine glass,discounted wine purchases from participating local wine shoppes, food vendors, live music, picnic baskets and coolers are welcome, and more! 18th Annual Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama Festival and Pow Wow Oakville Indian Mounds Education Center. www. echotacherokeetribe.homestead.com; September 27. Featuring Native American storytelling, dancing, drum/flute playing, crafts, demonstrations, food and more! 20th Annual Arts on the River 1100 Block of Broadway, Columbus, Ga. October 187. 10:00am-5:00pm. The fine art show and sale includes paint, photography, hand-thrown pottery, and sculpture, with some artists performing live demonstrations. Free. 23rd Annual Alabama Cotton Festival October 24. 8:00am-2:00pm. Eclectic, Al. heather.townofeclectic@gmail.com; Arts and crafts, flea market items, concession- booth spaces are free. 5K Cotton Run, Alabama Rook Tournament, local talent contest, children’s activities, antique cars and tractors, performances by Josh Brannon Band and Nashville duo The Springs and more. 25th Annual Christmas Made in the South Columbus Convention & Trade Center, Ga.

www.madeinthesouthshows.com; October 13-15. Amazing craftspeople, outstanding art, unique gourmet food, and diverse entertainment to whet and satisfy every demanding appetite. Handmade, one-of-a-kind designs populate the booths that fill the festival: silk wearables to fabric bags, glass jewelry to close-up photography of nature’s funniest and fiercest creatures all await and more!

49th Annual Pike Road Arts & Crafts Fair Historic Marks House, Pike Road, Al. www. pikeroadartsandcraftsfair.com; November 7, 9:00am-4:00pm. Shop the arts and crafts and eat BBQ, sweets, and more! Special activities for the children too- face painting, a tour of the Pike Road Fire Department’s Mobile Fire Safety House and free “make and take” crafts will be provided by Home Depot.

35th Annual Oktoberfest Arts & Craft Show Charles E. Bailey, Sr. Sportplex, Alexander City, AL. www.alexandercityonline.com; October 10. Day-long celebration features local arts and crafts, great food, entertainment, Kid-Fest children’s activities, sports programs, antique car show and much more. A Native American Artifact show is our newest showcase. 37th Annual Alabama Tale Tellin’ Festival Presented by ArtsRevive 3 Church Street, Selma, Al. www.artsrevive.com; October 9-10. The performers this year are Suzi “Mama” Whaples, Lyn Ford, Michael Reno Harrell and The Dill Pickers. Art show, StreetFest, Ballet, Market Day, Pilgrimage and more!

52nd Annual Bluff Park Art Show Bluff Park Community Center, 517 Cloudland Dr. Hoover, Al. www.bluffparkartassociation.org; October 2. 9:00am-5:00pm. Sponsored by the Bluff Park Art Association and includes more than 130 local and national artists displaying fine art for sale. Bring the kids to enjoy some hands on art fun. Free admission, parking and shuttles. 59th Annual Central Alabama Fair Lion’s Fair Park, 2401 W. Dallas Ave. Selma, Al. www.centralalabamafair.com; September 28October 3. Fun-filled event offering a midway with rides, entertainment, beauty pageant, agricultural exhibits, livestock judging and a competition for local arts, crafts, canning, sewing, and more!

43rd Annual Harvest Day Festival Headland, Al. www.headlandal.com; October 10. 9am-4pm. Arts and crafts, children’s games and rides, wonderful food and entertainment.

61st Annual Cullman County Fair www.cullmancountyfair.org; September 24-October 3. Thrilling rides, amazing exhibits, and the best in local and regional entertainment.

44th Annual National Shrimp Festival Gulf Shores, Al. October 8-11. Over 300 vendors that offer fine art, arts and crafts, a retail marketplace and of course, SHRIMP!!

68th Annual Lee County Fair US 431 near Opelika High. 334-749-3353. October. Livestock shows, contests, exhibits, pageants, rides and much more.

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72nd Annual National Peanut Festival 5622 U.S. Hwy. 231 S., Dothan, Al. www.nationalpeanutfestival.com; November 6-15. Headliners Tyler Farr, Maddie & Tae, Rush of Fools, and Marshall Tucker Band. Livestock exhibits, competitions, demolition derby, crafts, food preservation, recipe contests, entertainment, carnival rides, sea lion show, and much more! Alabama Gourd Festival Cullman Civic Center. www.alabamagourdsociety.org; October 17-18. ‘Alabama the Gourdgeous’. Annual festival features gourd arts and crafts, such as birdhouses, musical instruments and decorated gourds. Dulcimer band performs. Alabama National Fair Garret Coliseum, Montgomery, Al. www.alnationalfair.org; October 30-November 8. Midway rides, main stage entertainment including Cole Swindell, Anthony Hamilton, Lynaryd Skynyrd, food, information and commercial booths, kids area, livestock and other competition, family faith day, and more! Alexander City Fall Festival Russell Crossroads, Alexander City, Al. www.russelllandsonlakemartin.com; October 31. Join friends and neighbors for pumpkin painting, a costume contest, wagon rides and more, courtesy of Russell Lands on Lake Martin. Boll Weevil Festival Enterprise, Al. www.enterprisedowntown.org; October 17. Arts and crafts vendors, variety of music, food, children’s costume contest and activities, farmers market, car show, family entertainment. Christmas Village Festival Jefferson Convention Complex, Birmingham. www.christmasvillagefestival.com; November 4-8. The largest indoor arts, crafts, and gifts show in the south, this show draws exhibitors from over 30 states with products like clothing, jewelry, food, decorations and much, much more.

Cotton Pickin’ County Fair Gay, Ga. www.cpfair.org; October 3-4. Return to 1910 where the Farmhouse, the Cotton Gin, and the Cotton Warehouse form a unique backdrop for a great day of 21st century fun. Amidst skilled artisans and antique specialists, the Fair shares remnants of farm life in days gone by. New talent keeps the festival fresh and interesting while returning artists welcome loyal customers seeking to add to individual collections. Fall Farm Day & Festival Landmark Park, Dothan. www.landmarkpark. com; October 17. Learn how peanuts were harvested in the Wiregrass a half-century ago. Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of cane grinding, syrup making, butter churning, basket weaving, soap making and other traditional farm activities. Plus, food, music and antique tractors and farm equipment Harvest Hoe Down Warm Springs, Ga. www.warmspringsga.us; October 10-11. Enjoy this fall celebration with arts, crafts, good food, entertainment and more! Hummingbird Festival Hogansville, Ga. www.hummingbirdfestival.com; October 17-18. Main Street will be bustling with food, crafts, antiques, music, local artists, open storefronts, rides, and activities for the whole family. Indian Summer Arts & Crafts Festival Historic District- Eufaula, Al. www.eufaulachamber.com; October 10-11. Fine arts and handmade crafts, children’s activities, live entertainment and more. Merry Market Callaway Conference Center, Campus of West Georgia Technical College, LaGrange, Ga. www.merrymarketlagrange.com; October 22-24. Thursday: Preview Party and Silent Auction: Enjoy this kick-off event and first chance to buy a variety of items. Your ticket $25 includes food, beverages, music and admission to the market for the entire time the market is open! FridaySaturday: General Admission tickets $5.

Montgomery Jr. League’s Holiday Market Renaissance Hotel, Montgomery. www.jlmontgomery.com; October 15-17. Start the Winter Holiday Season off right with shopping the Jr. League’s Market. Each year, holiday themed booths set up for a great, one-stop-shop for all your Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years items. Oktoberfest at Wind Creek State Park October 16-17, www.outdooralabama.com; Part of the 75th Anniversary of the State Park System, Oktoberfest celebrates the season with pumpkin carving, a carnival, a projected 2-mile run through the park and so much more! Ole Chipley Town Fair Pine Mountain, Ga. www.pinemountain.org; September 26. Join the crowd of Pine Mountain and enjoy local crafts, quilting, pottery, metalwork, woodwork, food and entertainment. Spend the day strolling down Pine Mountain’s picturesque streets or shopping in downtown Pine Mountain’s and Chipley Village’s shopping centers, each filled with unique shops and boutiques. You’ll find it all—from antiques to fine art to handcrafted birdhouses and other momentos. Peanut Butter Festival Brundidge, Al. www.piddle.org; October 31. A harvest and heritage celebration honoring the town’s proud heritage in the peanut butter industry. The free for all festival features a 5-K Peanut Butter Run, non-stop entertainment, contests, games, exhibits, recipe contest, Peanut Butter Kids Contest and the Nutter Butter Parade and food galore including everything peanut butter. Pioneer Day at Loachapoka (formerly Syrup Sopping) Loachapoka, Al. www.leecountyhistoricalsociety. org; October 17. 7:00am-4:00pm. The same great sausage, biscuits, syrup, music, mules, arts, crafts, etc. that has been offered for the last 40 years will continue to be the same. The Plantation Heirs will sing at noon. Creek Indiansdemonstrations in heritage crafts and good

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food.Many vendors are returning along with new vendors. Pioneer Days Pioneer Museum of Alabama, Troy, Al. www. pioneer-museum.org; October 9-10, 9:00am5:00pm. Horse and wagon rides, trips on the Pioneer Express, Native American camps with demonstrations of candlemaking, spinning, weaving, quiltmaking, blacksmithing, drum, dance, etc. Friday is School Day. Also, October 31 is Nightmare at the Museum. Riverwalk Wine Festival Riverfront Park, Montgomery. www.funinmontgomery.com; Don’t miss the Riverwalk Wine Festival October 17, 2:00-5:00pm. This event will include wine tasting from 10 different distributors representing over 100 wineries. Admission is $25 per person. Spinners 34th Annual “Pumpkin Patch” Arts & Crafts Show Spinners Park, Prattville, Al. www.spinnersprattville.com; October 24-26. Exhibitors of original art and crafts from throughout the southeast will display their wares. Food vendors, live entertainment, games, a coloring contest and many other activities for children and youth. Door prizes will be given at intervals during the show. Other events include The Great Pumpkin Race, a 5K/8K Race and a one mile Run/Walk, a motorcycle show, jack-o-lantern contest and more. Free admission and parking. Stone Mountain Park, Ga. 12th Annual Pumpkin Festival- September 25-

October 25. Take in all of the splendor that autumn provides with attractions, fun-filled games, shows and more. Follow the life sized telling of The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin as you wind your way through Spookley’s A-MAZE-ING Adventure. Join Spookley the Square Pumpkin and lift his friends into the air for a Dance-A-Long Party Parade that dances through Crossroads, and then meet him at Spookley’s Pumpkin Patch Meet & Greet. Country Living Fair- October 23-25. A fun, folksy and fabulous show and sale of folk art, antiques, “Made in America” crafts, art, furniture, home decor and more. Meet the editors of Country Living Magazine, attend seminars and how-to’s, artisan demonstrations, Harvest & Gourmet Market, and fall festivities. Indian Festival and Pow-Wow- October 29-November 1. Held at Stone Mountain Park’s historic Antebellum Plantation, the event showcases Native American culture through dance, music, authentic craft demonstrations, cooking traditions, storytelling, wildlife presentations and more. The Greater Columbus Fair Columbus Civic Center, Columbus, Ga. www. columbusciviccenter.org; October 13-18. Celebrate the beginning of autumn in the Chattahoochee Valley. Food, rides, games, pageant and more! Westville’s Fall Festival 9294 Singer Pond Rd., Lumpkin, Ga. November 12-14. 10:00am-5:00pm. Come visit us at Westville as we take care of Autumn chores and have fun while we’re doing it!

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(ad on page 12) Lakeview Baptist Church, Auburn. 1600 East Glenn Avenue. www.lakeviewbaptist. org; October 31; 5:00-7:00 pm. Safe, family fun alternative to trick-or-treating; everyone welcome. Games include train, gladiator joust, gyro, horse and wagon, go fish, soccer kick, ring toss, bowling, inflatables and more! Lots of games, prizes and candy! Tickets children 0-12 years old- $3.00 fee includes hot dog supper, games and prizes. Or, $10.00 max per family. Individual Teen- Adult-$1.00 hot dog supper fee. Come dressed up, but please avoid goulish costumes. Cornerstone Church Truck-or-Treat Hamilton Road, Auburn. www.cornerstonebuzz. org; October 25, 4:00-6:00pm. Fall On the Farm Festival Providence Baptist Church, 2807 Lee Road 166, Opelika. November 7, 10:00am-12:00pm. Activities include Games, Face Painting, Fish Pond, Cake Walk and much more. www.providencealive.com Parkway Baptist Church Fall Festival 766 E. University Drive, Auburn. 887-3782. October 39. 6:00pm. Free to the community. Come dressed in costume to play carnival games and win prizes, visit the petting zoo, and much more!

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Costume Shopping Check It Out! 239 North Gay Street, Auburn. 826-0803. www.check-it-outballoons.com Kids Clothes Connection 3700 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika (next to Goodwill). Gently used children’s costumes available. www.kidsclothesconnection.com Party City Tiger Town, Opelika. Specializing in all things party! Costumes for all ages, accessories, decorations, and more.

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(ad on page 7) www.montgomeryzoo.com; October 15-18, 2225, 29-31. 6:00-9:00pm. A safe alternative to Halloween, ZooBoo provides a fun-filled evening of games, treats, and costumed characters, Enjoy education presentations, and the traditional haunted ride. 5th Annual Atlanta’s Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos)-Atlantic Station in Midtown, Atlanta. www.atlantadayofthedead.com; November 2-3. 12:00-5:00pm. A traditional Mexican celebration that remembers the life of family members and friends who have passed away. Altars are built in their honor, that include photos of the loved one, food they enjoyed, activities they participated in, and other special items. Free. 5th Annual Track-or-Treat: Chris Patterson Memorial 5K Chattahoochee Valley Community College. October 31. 8:00am. $20 before race $25 day of. Come dressed in your most creative Halloween costume and get ready to run! Awards given to top male and female runners and awards given to best costumes. All race proceeds benefit the Chris Patterson Student Support Fund, a scholarship fund designated to aid deserving CVCC students. www.trackortreat5K.com 24th Annual Halloween Fairyland Tannehill State Park. www.tannehill.org; October 31. The Tannehill Halloween Festival, a nonscary fun-filled holiday event focused on the campgrounds, annually attracts over 6,000 visitors, most of them children. Begun in 1992, the event features park-sponsored programs during the afternoon and traditional Halloween candy “trick or treat” stops at more than 200 campsites during the evening. Park events include a moon walk, clowns, face painting, pony rides and sand art. A special tradition is the festival’s annual Halloween Festival tee shirt. Campground site decorations and lights are extensive, creative and surreal.

30th Annual Tour of Southern Ghosts Antebellum Plantation, Stone Mountain, Ga. www.stonemountainpark.com; October 9-25 (Thurday-Sunday). Meet professional storytellers spinning their tales of famous (and not-sofamous) Southern Ghosts along the lantern-lit paths of the Antebellum Plantation groundsnever too frightening and always appropriate for young children. Each night offers a different cast of six storytellers.

29th Annual Indian Summer Arts and Crafts Festival Eufaula, Al. www.eufaulachamber.com; October 10-11. The district will be lined with handmade arts art crafts, perfect for the home, garden or holiday gift giving. Food and all types of games and activities featured.

BOO 20 Halloween Party ‘Monsters Inc’ Benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Alabama B & A Warehouse, Birmingham, Al. www.boohalloweenparty.com; October 30. 8:00pm. Live music, ‘Scary’-oke singing, costume contest and more. Open to adults 21 yrs and older. 35

‘Dracula’ Newnan Theatre Company, Newnan, Ga. www.newnantheatre.org; October 22-25, 29-November 1. “I want your fear. For your fear, like a current, rushes through your body. Your fear makes your heart pound, it renders your veins rich and full. Your fear hemorrhages deliciously within you.” This adaptation restores the suspense and seduction of Bram Stoker’s classic novel to the stage. Count Dracula begins to exert his will upon the residents of London, who try to piece together the clues of his appearance in a valiant attempt to save themselves from a hideous fate. Fall Family Fun Days- The Rock Ranch The Rock, Ga. www.therockranch.com; September 26-November 7. Open 10:00am-8:00pm www.facebook.com/auburnopelika.parents

each Saturday, guests will enjoy themed entertainment plus Train Rides, Hay Rides, a Petting Zoo, Zip Lines, Pony Rides, the Pumpkin Cannon, Tiny Town and much more! Hats Off To Heroes- September 26. Lumberjack Day-October 3. Featuring collegiate Timbersports competition. Day of the Cowboy- October 10. Hot Air Balloon Rally- October 17. The ‘Not-So-Spooky’ Halloween Festival- October 31. Pumpkin Destruction Day- November 7. The Great Outdoor Adventure- October 24. Fields of Fear Haunted Hayride Freeman Rd, off Highway 49N, Dadeville, Al. www.eaglecreekhayride.com; October 10, 17, 24 and 31. 7:30-11:30pm. What really lurks in the deep hollows of the woods in Central Alabama? On your tour, bring someone you can hold tight because when you dare to venture down the Fields of Fear Hayride, the last thing you want is to be alone. Georgia A-Scary-Um Graveyard Smash: A Monstrous Spook-tacular: Weekends October 10 through October 31 Join Dracula, Igor, Frankenstein and his bride, and all their other chilling friends as they visit Georgia Aquarium for Halloween. But these monsters are here to party! The music brings the monsters alive as they sing and dance to hits of the ‘70s and ‘80s. This boogie-filled fright fest will be fun for families and ghouls alike! Graveyard Smash: A Monstrous Spook-

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Tacular will run twice a day on Saturdays and Sundays starting October 10 through Halloween. Trick or Treat: October 31 from 10am-4pm Georgia A-Scary-Um provides a safe and friendly environment for the whole family to have fun in costume and trick-or-treat alongside longfin “bat” fish and Japanese “spider” crabs! Enjoy Trick-or-Treat stations in each gallery, Halloween-themed crafts, spooky story-telling, and photo stations on October 31 from 10am-4pm! AND, on October 31 from 9am-4pm, kids 12 and under in Halloween costume will receive FREE general admission with each paid adult* or Annual Pass holder (up to 2 free kids per paying adult). Children should be in Halloween costume – adults are welcome to dress up also! No masks covering faces of adults, please. www.georgiaaquarium.org Ghosts on the Mountain Spookapalooza DeSoto State Park. www.DesotoCarvernsPark. com; October 30. FREE spooky storytelling & fun events guaranteed to run shivers up and down your spine! A spooky night of storytelling, costumes, treats, & more with storytellers. Great Pumpkin Roll Alexander City, Al. 256-329-9227. October 29. 3:00-5:00pm. Free. Bring your own pumpkin or get one at the Farmer’s Market. Rolling begins at the top of Alabama Street at Strand Park. Halloween Costume Fun Run/Walk Montgomery, 334-356-5412; October 29, 6:00pm. Costume contest.

Harvest Time at Old Alabama Town Montgomery. www.oldalabamatown.com; October 1-31. Come down to Old Alabama Town as we feature Harvest Time in the 1800’s. Join us for tours of the cotton gin and grist mill, and get a firsthand look at farming in the 19th century. Individual self-guided tours offered Monday through Saturday from 9:00am3:00pm. Guided tours available by reservation only, for groups of 10 or more. Haunted History Tours Old Cahawba, Sturdivant Hall, Old Live Oak Cemetery, Selma, Al. www.selmaalabama. com; October 16-17. On Friday and Saturday 7:00-10:30pm, join Central Alabama Paranormal Investigation on an investigation of Old Cahawba. The past will come back to haunt you as we tour magnificent antebellum Sturdivant Hall and some “spirited” characters of Old Live Oak Cemetery. On Saturday, take a walking ghost tour of old cemetery and historic homes. Haunting on the Harriott II Riverwalk, Montgomery, October 24. (334) 625-2100. Boarding at 8:00pm, Cruises time 8:30-10:30pm. Tickets $25/Adult, Ages 21 and over only. Live entertainment, Cash Bar, Costume Contest with prizes and more! Hogansville House of Horror Royal Theatre, Hogansville, Ga. www.hauntedhogansville.com; October 18, 2425, 31. 7:00-9:00pm. The Old Royal Theater of Hogansville is stirring in its mouldering grave. Entities are rising from the dust and debris

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Oakwood Cemetery Tour 334-240-4500; October 3-17, 9:00am or November 8, 2:00pm. Landmarks Foundation invites the public for a Saturday morning tour of historic Oakwood Cemetery. Join the knowledgeable guides as they recount the life stories of a few of those entombed in Scott’s Free Burying Ground, the Confederate Graves and the Land of Peace. $10 tour fee.

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Owl-O-Ween and Fall Festival Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham. 205-6637930, Ext. 4. October 3. Features children’s activities, wildlife presentations and educational programs. Free after paid admission to park.

Pope’s Haunted Farm 450 Lee Rd 724,Salem, Al. 706-566-7766. www.popeshayride.com; October 3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 29-31. New! Zombie Paintball Safari. Pope’s Haunted Farm has three different events to experience and scare you. The Haunted Barn made as a mock of the Saw movies, the Haunted Hayride that many have claimed to see the infamous evil specter Jasper, and lastly you can experience the Haunted Forest that’s an unguided tour that includes a graveyard deep in the woods. Tavern Fest Old Alabama Town, Montgomery. www. oldalabamatown.com; October 9, 6:0010:00pm. Celebrate history with live music, food, dancing, and craft beer tasting! We will be taking over N. Hull St. in front of Lucas Tavern, making room for live bands, wine & craft beer, tavern food by Jennie Weller, and even a silent auction! Tickets are $10 per person pre-sale and $15 at the gate. All proceeds benefit Landmarks Foundation - Help us bring more school children to learn about history at Old Alabama Town! ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ The Riverside Theatre, Columbus State University. www.columbusstate.edu; October 30-31, November 5-7. While driving home during a rain filled night, straight-laced lovebirds Brad and Janet, by chance,end up at the castle of one Dr. Frank-N-Furter and his

strange and bizarre entourage, and find that he’s having a party. This is no ordinary party, no ordinary night. This is the unveiling of the Dr’s latest creation: Rocky; A man-made Adonis that will give...absolute pleasure. “The Rocky Horror Show” is a musical camp satire of the golden days of the B-movie horror and science-fiction genres. Like the movie, the play gives “audience participation” a new meaning! Whispers From the Past: A Native American Experience Aldridge Botanical Gardens, Hoover. www.aldridgegardens.com; October 4, 10:00am-6:00pm. Explore Native American life through demonstrations featuring flint knapping, cooking, hunting and weapons and activities like leaf pounding, grinding corn and more! Zombie Walk and Prom September 25, 7:00pm. A fundraiser and food drive for the Montgomery Area Food Bank; as the walking dead trudge their way from the intersection of Perry and Dexter Avenue to Riverfront Park. This year’s event will also include food, beverage and other vendors as well as live music from the band Outside the Inside. The zombie walk will also be led by the St. Andrew’s Pipe and Drum Band and four hearses. All participants are asked to bring non-perishable food items as a donation. www.facebook.com/MontgomeryZombieWalkAndProm AOP

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A2Z Local Homeschooler’s Association For homeschooling families in the Auburn/Opelika Lee County area of Alabama. A2Z Loop is an all-inclusive 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 334-7281162 or email: momofpnk@gmail.com. Alabama Cotton Festival Eclectic, October 1-31. www.townofeclectic.com. Alabama Mentor’s Foster Parent Training Classes Offered in the Opelika Auburn area. Call 334-705-8877 x 18 to register or email: Deanna.Hand@thementornetwork.com. Alabama Shakespeare Festival Alabama Shakespeare Festival. www.asf.net. The Art of Andy Warhol & Pop Art Studio Gadsden, through Nov. 15. www.culturalarts.org. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute • American Boricua: Puerto Rican Life in the United States. Sept. 28 - Jan. 10, 2016. www.bcri.org. 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. Callaway Gardens Free Admission www.callawaygardens.com. Center for Puppetry Arts www.atlanta.net. Chick-fil-A Family Night at Tigertown Every Thursday night. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. www.atlantaballet.com. Columbus Museum Poetry of Earth Exhibit. Through Oct. 11. www.columbusmuseum.com. Cultural Arts The Art of Andy Warhol & Pop Art Studio Gadsden. Through Nov. 15. www.culturalarts.org. DeSoto Caverns Park www.DeSotoCavernsPark.com. Discovery Hikes 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! Discovery Hikes are offered the second Tuesday of each month from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. For families with children ages 5 to 12. Free admission. Donations welcomed. Cancelled in the event of rain. Forest Ecology Preserve & Nature Center is located at 2222 N. College Street, Auburn, and is just north of the AU Fisheries complex. Disney’s “The Lion King Experience”, Jr. Edition Sept. 25 - Oct. 4. Gadsden State. www.charactersentertainment.com . East Alabama Birth Village 3rd Monday of each month. Monarch Estates, Auburn. 6 p.m. www.birthvillageclass.com 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. Georgia Aquarium www.georgiaaquarium.org. Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. Auburn. www. auburnalabama.org/parks. Jule Collins Smith Museum • Along the Eastern Road: Hiroshige’s Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido. Sept. 26 - Jan. 10, 2016. Jule Collins Smith Museum, Auburn. www.jcsm.auburn.edu.

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Kids Clothes Connection Fall Sale at Kids Clothes Connection. Sept. 12-26. 1625 East University Dr., Auburn. www.kidsclothesconnection.com. 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. 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. McWane Science Center McWane Science Center, B’ham. www.mcwane.org. Meditation Garden and Labyrinth Come and Find the Quiet Center... in the Meditation Garden and Labyrinth, provided as a community service by Village Christian Church, 700 East University Drive, (across from Auburn Early Ed.). 334-887-5111. Try the practice of walking meditation or simply sit and enjoy the sights and sounds. The garden and labyrinth are always open and guests are always welcome. Miracle League Now recruiting for volunteer/buddies to help in this year’s season. To volunteer or for more information, www.miraclefield.org or eamiracleleague@gmail.com. Montgomery Zoo, ZooBoo Oct. 15 - 31. The Montgomery Zoo. www.montgomeryzoo.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. Pioneer Museum Pioneer Museum, Troy. www.pioneer-museum.org. Pope’s Haunted Farm Oct. 1 - 31. Salem. www.popeshayride.com. “Really Fern?” Oct. 9 - 24. Family Theatre. Columbus. www.familytheatre.org. Riverside Theatre Riverside Theatre, Columbus State. www.theatre.columbusstate.edu/productions Scarecrows in the Park Oct. 1- Nov. 30. Opp. www.alpark.com/FrankJackson. Springer Opera House Columbus, GA. www.springeroperahouse.org. Telfair Peet Theatre “Playhouse Creatures.” Sept. 24 - Oct. 4. Telfair Peet Theatre, AU Campus. www.cia.auburn.edu/theatre. (334) 844-4748. Virginia Samford Theatre Virginia Samford Theatre, Birmingham. www.virginiasamfordtheatre.org.

Parents Support & Moms Groups

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 MOPS 1st Wednesday of each month, September-May. 9–11:30 a.m. Trinity United Methodist Church, Opelika. Meetings open to moms with preschool children ages 5 years and under. $5 per meeting; childcare $5 per child. $25 yearly membership dues. Weekly playdates, monthly moms night out, resources, and more. www.facebook.com/ AuburnOpelikaMOPS; AUMOPS@yahoo.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. 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)334257-3950 or (c)334-740-8780. Main Street Farmer’s Market June 14-October 25. Broad Street, Alexander City. 256-329-9227. 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. Parent Educational Workshop - Autism 2nd Tuesday of each month, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 800 2nd Avenue, Opelika. Parent Support Group - Autism 1st Monday (unless national holiday), 9:00-11:00 a.m. Location varies so check www.leecountyautism.com for complete information. 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.

Mom’s Morning Out

Auburn United Methodist Church, 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. Trinity United Methodist Church (Opelika) Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:45–12. $15 per child, $5 each additional.

Support Groups

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). 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. 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

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Sports

Auburn Football September 5, Georgia Dome. Sept. 24, Oct. 3. Auburn Volleyball September 25, 30, Oct. 4, 21. Auburn Soccer Sept. 25, 30, Oct. 11, 17, 23, 25. Auburn Softball Oct. 4, 11, 24, 30. Auburn Equestrian Oct. 2, 17. Auburn Basketball Oct. 30 Auburn Hockey Oct. 10, 23, 24. www.columbusicerink.org. Montgomery Biscuits Baseball August 23-27, Sept. 3-11.

Sunday, September 20

Vulcan After Tunes Concert Series ‘Langhorne Slim and the Law’ Birmingham. www.visitvulcan.com. Wiregrass Model Railroad Show and Sale National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds, Dothan. Facebook. Ariana Grande BJCC. www.ticketmaster.com. Gun Show and Knife Show Multiplex at Cramton Bowl, Montgomery. K-12 Art Clubs Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 1:30 p.m. www.jcsm.auburn.edu|. Spanish Language Film Series Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 2 p.m. www.jcsm.auburn.edu.

Monday, September 21

Kids Clothes Connection Sale Auburn. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.kidsclothesconnection.com. Preschool Storytime with Mr. Tim Cooper Public Library, Opelika. 10 a.m. www.cooperlibrary.com.

Tuesday, September 22

Kids Clothes Connection Sale Auburn. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.kidsclothesconnection.com. Parenting with Purpose: Understanding ADHD and Autism Diagnosis Pastoral Institute, Columbus. 706-649-6500 ext. 1361. Baby Time Auburn Public Library. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org/library. LitWits Auburn Public Library. 4:30 p.m. Ages 13-18 years. www.auburnalabama.org/library. Guest Artist Recital Michael Patilla, guitar. Goodwin Recital Hall, AU Campus. www.auburn.edu.

Wednesday, September 23 First day of Fall/Autumn

Kids Clothes Connection Sale Auburn. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.kidsclothesconnection.com. A Little Art Talk Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 12 p.m. www.jcsm.auburn.edu. Rhiannon Giddens Opelika Center for the Performing Arts. www.eastalabamaarts.org.

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PSAT Prep Class Auburn Public Library. Ages 13-18 years. 5:30 p.m. 334-5013196. Toddler Time Auburn Public Library. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org/library.

Thursday, September 24

Cullman County Fair www.cullmanfair.com. 25% off: Kids Clothes Connection Sale Auburn. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.kidsclothesconnection.com. A Little Lunch Music Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 12 p.m. www.jcsm.auburn.edu. Jazz! Food! Art! Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 5 p.m. www.jcsm.auburn.edu. Demonstration: Japanese Printmaking Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 5 p.m. www.jcsm.auburn.edu. The Screen on the Green Woodruff Park, Columbus. 6 p.m. uptowncolumbusga.com. “A Chorus Line” Springer Opera House, Columbus. www.springeroperahouse.org. R.A.D. – Basic Physical Defense Program for Women 5:30 p.m. dstewart@auburnalabama.org. Preschool Time Auburn Public Library. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org/library. Gamer’s Society Auburn Public Library. 4 p.m. Ages 10-18. www.auburnalabama.org/library.

Friday, September 25

Football, Fans & Feathers Southeastern Raptor Center, Auburn. 4 p.m. www.auburntigers.com/gamedayevents. Jordan-Hare Stadium Locker Room Tours Gate 10, Auburn Stadium. 4-6 p.m. www.auburntigers.com/ gamedayevents. Auburn University Campus Walking Tour 4 p.m. Begin at Auburn Alumni Center. www.auburntigers.com/gamedayevents. Friday Football Luncheon Letterman’s Lounge at Jordan-Hare Stadium. 11:30 a.m. www.auburntigers.com/gamedayevents. 10th Annual ‘My Favorite Poem’ Evening Alabama School of Fine Arts, Birmingham. www.birminghamartsjournal.com. Cullman County Fair www.cullmanfair.com. 50% off: Kids Clothes Connection Sale Auburn. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.kidsclothesconnection.com. “Swan Lake” Alabama Theatre. www.ticketmaster.com. “Good Boys and True” Riverside Theatre. Columbus. 7:30 p.m. www.uptowncolumbusga.com. The Big to Do Concert Series ‘Rock Candy’ Columbus. 7 p.m. www.uptowncolumbusga.com. 13th Annual Ida Cason Callaway Foundation Golf Tournament www.callawaygardens.com. Nick Jonas: Live in Concert The Tabernacle, Atlanta. www.ticketmaster.com. “A Chorus Line” Springer Opera House, Columbus. www.springeroperahouse.org. AUsome Amphibians & Reptiles Kreher Preserve & Nature Center. www.auburn.edu/preserve. Ballet and the Beasts The Montgomery Zoo. Free. 6-10 p.m. www.montgomeryzoo.com. “Fancy Nancy: The Musical” Family Theatre. Columbus. www.familytheatre.org.

Saturday, September 26 27th Annual Jubilee Festival Daphne, Al. www.eschamber.com.

4th Annual Delta Dash Bay Minette. www.deltadash.org. 27th Annual Taste of the Bayou Bayou La Batre Community Center. www.bayoulabatrechamber.com. Car Show at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park Calera. www.tannehill.org. Titus Bluegrass Festival Facebook/Titus-Bluegrass-Festival. Weaver Heritage Day Arts and Craft Show www.weaveralalumni.weebly.com. Cullman County Fair www.cullmanfair.com. 18th Annual Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama Festival and Pow Wow Oakville Indian Mounds Education Center. www.echotacherokeetribe.homestead.com. Winfield Mule Day www.winfieldsmuleday.com. Flomaton Railroad Junction Day www.flomaton.com. Johnny Ray Century Opelika. www.eastalabamacyclingclub.com/johnnyraycentury. 50% off: Kids Clothes Connection Sale Auburn. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. www.kidsclothesconnection.com. H2X Water Show Philips Arena, Atlanta. www.ticketmaster.com. Hope for Autism Walk & Family Fun Day 2015 North Highland Church, Columbus. 9 a.m. - 12 noon. www.autismhopecenter.com. Oktoberfest Cruise Riverfront, Montgomery. (334) 625-2100. Exhibitions Open: “Along the Eastern Road,” and “Indelible” Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. www.jcsm.auburn.edu. Young Eagles Day–FREE Airplane Rides for Kids! Columbus Airport. Ages 8-17. 8:30-11:30 a.m. (weather permitting). 706-324-2453. “Good Boys and True” Riverside Theatre. Columbus. 7:30 p.m. www.uptowncolumbusga.com. 2015 Beer and Wine Fest Columbus. 1 p.m. www.uptowncolumbusga.com. Santa’s Castle 5K Woodruff Park, Columbus. 7 a.m. www.uptowncolumbusga.com. “A Chorus Line” Springer Opera House, Columbus. www.springeroperahouse.org. Fall Family Fun Days ‘Hats Off to Heroes’ The Rock Ranch, Ga. www.therockranch.com. Legomania Auburn Public Library. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org/library. Ties and Tutus Dinner Fundraiser Doubletree, Columbus. 5 p.m. www.brownpapertickets.com. Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Firetruck and Safety Cards Opelika and Columbus. www.lowesbuildandgrow.com “Fancy Nancy: The Musical” Family Theatre. Columbus. www.familytheatre.org.

Sunday, September 27

27th Annual Jubilee Festival Daphne, Al. www.eschamber.com. Whistle Stop Festival Irondale. www.irondalewhistlestopfestival.com. Birmingham Originals Breakin Bread Sloss Furnaces. www.birminghamoriginals.org. Cullman County Fair www.cullmanfair.com. Winfield Mule Day www.winfieldsmuleday.com. Marc Anthony & Carlos Vives Philips Arena, Atlanta. www.ticketmaster.com. Spanish Language Film Series Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 2 p.m. www.jcsm.auburn.edu. Jazz on the River Concert Series Woodruff Park, Columbus. 6 p.m. www.uptowncolumbusga. com. 52nd Shrine Circus Columbus Civic Center. www.columbusciviccenter.com.

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Monday, September 28

Tuesday, September 29

65th Annual Shelby County Alabama Fair Shelby County Exhibition Center. www.alshelbycountyfair.com. 59th Annual Central Alabama Fair www.centralalabamafair.com. Cullman County Fair www.cullmanfair.com. George Ezra Buckhead Theatre. Atlanta. www.ticketmaster.com. The Floating World: Japanese Art Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 12:45 p.m. www.jcsm.auburn.edu. Baby Time Auburn Public Library. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org/library.

Wednesday, September 30 65th Annual Shelby County Alabama Fair Shelby County Exhibition Center. www.alshelbycountyfair.com. 59th Annual Central Alabama Fair www.centralalabamafair.com. Cullman County Fair www.cullmanfair.com. A Little Art Talk Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 12 p.m. www.jcsm.auburn.edu. “Good Boys and True” Riverside Theatre. Columbus. 7:30 p.m. www.uptowncolumbusga.com. Creepy Wonderful Critters ‘Spiders’ Kreher Preserve & Nature Center. www.auburn.edu/preserve. PSAT Prep Class Auburn Public Library. Ages 13-18 years. 5:30 p.m. 334-5013196. Toddler Time Auburn Public Library. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. www.auburnalabama.org/library.

Thursday, October 1

AU Honor Choir Festival AU Campus. www.auburn.edu. ‘Can We Heal the Great Divide’ Lecture Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center. www.auburn. edu. Fall Festival Celebration Foy Auditorium, AU Campus. 6 p.m. www.auburn.edu. Alabama Coastal Birdfest Spanish Fort. www.alabamacoastalbirdfest.com. Central Alabama Fair Selma. www.centralalabamafair.com. 65th Annual Shelby County Alabama Fair Shelby County Exhibition Center. www.alshelbycountyfair.com. Tickled Pink Women’s Expo Cramton Bowl, Montgomery. www.funinmontgomery.com. A Little Lunch Music Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 12 p.m. www.jcsm. auburn.edu. Artist Talk: Willie Cole Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 5pm. www.jcsm. auburn.edu

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Jazz! Food! Art! Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 12 p.m. www.jcsm. auburn.edu. Young Art Patrons In the Garden Concert 6 p.m. Columbus Museum. www.columbusmuseum.com. “Good Boys and True” Riverside Theatre. 7:30 p.m. www.uptowncolumbusga.com. “A Chorus Line” The Springer Opera House. www.springeroperahouse.org. Preschool Time Auburn Public Library. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. www.auburnalabama. org/library.

Friday, October 2

Alabama Coastal Birdfest Spanish Fort. www.alabamacoastalbirdfest.com. Bayfest Music Festival www.bayfest.com. Central Alabama Fair Selma. www.centralalabamafair.com. 65th Annual Shelby County Alabama Fair Shelby County Exhibition Center. www.alshelbycountyfair.com. PlainsFest Concert 2015 Downtown Auburn. Pep Rally, live music, and more! 6:00 p.m. 334-844-5361. Paint the Town Pink 5K Riverwalk, Columbus. 7:30 p.m. Homecoming Parade Downtown Auburn. Fall Family Weekend Auburn University. www.auburn.edu. 3rd Annual Haunted Auburn Walking Tour 7-10 p.m. Toomer’s Corner. 334-444-1422. Alabama Butterbean Festival Pinson. www.butterbeanfestival.com. The Big To Do Concert Series: River City Horns Uptown Columbus. www.uptowncolumbusga.com. Freeman Series: Big Friendly Giant Samford University Theatre, Bham. www.tickets.samford.edu. 52nd Annual Bluff Park Art Show Bluff Park Community Center& Park, Hoover. www.bluffparkartshow.com. Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Workshop Alabama 4-H Center, Columbiana. www.outdooralabama.com. The Bison Classic RTJ Golf Trail at Grand National. sbrown@suscc.edu. Jordan-Hare Stadium Locker Tours AU Campus. 4 p.m. www.auburntigers.com/gamedayevents. Football, Fans and Feathers Edgar B. Carter Educational Amp. 4 p.m. www.auburntigers. com/gamedayevents. Campus Walking Tour Alumni Center. 4 p.m. www.auburntigers.com/gamedayevents First Fridays Downtown Opelika. 5-8 p.m. Jazz! Food! Art! Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 12 p.m. www.jcsm. auburn.edu. Exhibition Opens: ‘Out of the Box’ Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. www.jcsm.auburn. edu. Museum Homecoming Tailgate Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 3 - 7:30 p.m. www.jcsm.auburn.edu. First Fridays: Shop Local, Eat Local Downtown Opelika. Extended hours until 8 p.m. www.opelikamainstreet.org First Fridays ‘Satin Soul’ Event Center Downtown, Opelika. 7 p.m. www.eventcenterdowntown.com. “Good Boys and True” Riverside Theatre. 7:30 p.m. www.uptowncolumbusga.com. “A Chorus Line” The Springer Opera House. www.springeroperahouse.org. First Friday Artwalk Uptown Columbus. 4:30-10 p.m. www.uptowncolumbusga.com. 15th Annual Blue Jean Ball Crooked Oaks Hunting Lodge, Notasulga, Al. www.auburn.edu/nursing.

Saturday, October 3

Alabama Coastal Birdfest Spanish Fort. www.alabamacoastalbirdfest.com. Bayfest Music Festival www.bayfest.com. Central Alabama Fair Selma. www.centralalabamafair.com. 65th Annual Shelby County Alabama Fair Shelby County Exhibition Center. www.alshelbycountyfair.com. Fall Bazaar and BBQ Calvary Freewill Baptist Church, Columbus. 9 a.m. Fort Benning, Georgia. 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Fall Family Weekend Auburn University. www.auburn.edu. Bayfest Music Festival www.bayfest.com. 33rd Annual Grand Fest of Art Fairhope. www.esartcenter.com. Alabama Festival of Flavor Foley. www.alabamafestivalofflavor.com. Help the Hooch 2015 8 a.m. Uptown Columbus. www.uptowncolumbusga.com MDA Muscle Walk Woodruff Park. 8 a.m. www.uptowncolumbusga.com. Magadishu Mile Uptown Columbus. 5 p.m. www.uptowncolumbusga.com. Bird & Conservation Expo Fairhope. www.alabamacoastalbirdfest.com. Alabama Butterbean Festival Pinson. www.butterbeanfestival.com. Freeman Series: Big Friendly Giant Samford University Theatre, Bham. www.tickets.samford.edu. FIESTA presented by McDonald’s, a Celebration of Every Taste Bham. www.fiestabirmingham.com. Oak Mountain State Park 4th Annual Fall Festival Pelham. www.alapark/oakmountain. Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Workshop Alabama 4-H Center, Columbiana. www.outdooralabama.com MainStreet Alexander City Farmer’s Market www.mainstreetac.org.. Sarah Towery Art Colony Children’s Harbor Campus. www.alartcolony.org. 4th Annual River Region Prayer Walk Union Train Shed, Montgomery. www.beautybyfire.org. Claybank Jamboree Arts & Crafts Festival Ozark. www.ozarkalchamber.com. Wiregrass Antique and Collector Car Show Dothan. www.landmarkpark.com. Market Days on Broadway Columbus. Fall Family Fun Days ‘Lumberjack Day’ The Rock Ranch, Georgia. Geology Day at Providence Canyon State Park Lumpkin, Georgia. 3rd Annual Haunted Auburn Walking Tour 7-10 p.m. Toomer’s Corner. 334-444-1422. AG Roundup Agriculture Heritage Park. 334-844-8900. 65th Annual Shelby County Alabama Fair Shelby County Exhibition Center. www.alshelbycountyfair.com. Restore’s Saturday Flea Market 3931 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika. 7 a.m. pattymurf54@ charter.net. Jazz! Food! Art! Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 12 p.m. www.jcsm. auburn.edu. “Good Boys and True” Riverside Theatre. 7:30 p.m. www.uptowncolumbusga.com. “A Chorus Line” The Springer Opera House. www.springeroperahouse.org. Katt Williams: Conspiracy Theory BJCC. www.ticketmaster.com. Alabama Gun Collector’s Association Gun Show BJCC. www.bjcc.org. Fort Benning Flea Market & Post-Wide Yard Sale 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Chamber Choir Concert www.auburn.edu. Fall Family Weekend Auburn University. www.auburn.edu. 33rd Annual Grand Fest of Art Fairhope. www.esartcenter.com. Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Workshop Alabama 4-H Center, Columbiana. www.outdooralabama.com. Whispers From the Past: A Native American Experience Hoover. www.aldridgegardens.com. Sarah Towery Art Colony Children’s Harbor Campus. www.alartcolony.org. “A Chorus Line” The Springer Opera House. www.springeroperahouse.org. 4th Annual River Region Prayer Walk Union Train Shed, Montgomery. www.beautybyfire.org. IMBA Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day Chewacla State Park. 2 p.m. Free. Wellness Kitchen Sunday Brunch Wellness Kitchen AU Campus. 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. www.auburntigers.com/gamedayevents. Capitol Sounds Band Concert City Hall Auditorium, Montgomery. www.funinmontgomery.com. Jazz! Food! Art! Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 12 p.m. www.jcsm. auburn.edu. Italian Film Screening Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 2 p.m. www.jcsm. auburn.edu. “Skippyjon Jones Snow What” The RiverCenter for Performing Arts. www.rivercenter.org. Alabama Gun Collector’s Association Gun Show BJCC. www.bjcc.org.

Monday, October 5

66th Annual Shelby County Alabama Fair Columbiana. www.alshelbycountyfair.com. Sarah Towery Art Colony Children’s Harbor Campus. www.alartcolony.org. Jazz! Food! Art! Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 12 p.m. www.jcsm. auburn.edu. “Skippyjon Jones Snow What” The RiverCenter for Performing Arts. www.rivercenter.org. Photo XVII Juried Exhibition Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. www.auburnalabama. org/parks.

Tuesday, October 6

Auburn Community Orchestra Concert Telfair Peet Theatre. www.auburn.edu. Samford Orchestra Concert Samford University, Bham. www.tickets.samford.edu. 66th Annual Shelby County Alabama Fair Columbiana. www.alshelbycountyfair.com. Sarah Towery Art Colony Children’s Harbor Campus. www.alartcolony.org. Home School Science & History Days Oxbow Meadows. 13th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon Columbus Trade Center, Georgia. 706-571-1482. Workshop: Helping My Child with Anger Pastoral Institute. 706-649-6500 ext 1361. Jazz! Food! Art! Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 12 p.m. www.jcsm. auburn.edu. The Floating World: Japanese Art Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 12:45 - 2:15 p.m. www.jcsm.auburn.edu. Rothschild Speaker Series 6:30 p.m. Columbus Museum. www.columbusmuseum.com.

Wednesday, October 7 Symphonic Winds and Chamber Winds Concert Telfair Peet Theatre. www.auburn.edu.

September/October 2015

66th Annual Shelby County Alabama Fair Columbiana. www.alshelbycountyfair.com. Moundville Native American Festival Tuscaloosa. www.moundville.ua.edu. Sarah Towery Art Colony Children’s Harbor Campus. www.alartcolony.org. Jazz! Food! Art! Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 12 p.m. www.jcsm. auburn.edu. A Little Art Talk Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 12 p.m. www.jcsm. auburn.edu. “Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse” Springer Opera House. www.springeroperahouse.org. Disney On Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic Philips Arena, Atlanta. www.ticketmaster.com.

Thursday, October 8

66th Annual Shelby County Alabama Fair Columbiana. www.alshelbycountyfair.com. Moundville Native American Festival Tuscaloosa. www.moundville.ua.edu. Sarah Towery Art Colony Children’s Harbor Campus. www.alartcolony.org. Nature Walk Kreher Preserve & Nature Center. www.auburn.edu/preserve. A Little Lunch Music Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 12 p.m. www.jcsm. auburn.edu. Jazz! Food! Art! Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 12 p.m. www.jcsm. auburn.edu. Book Talk: ‘The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt’s New World” A Little Art Talk. Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 5 p.m. www.jcsm.auburn.edu. “A Chorus Line” The Springer Opera House. www.springeroperahouse.org. 4th Annual Servant Leadership Gala Columbus Convention and Trade Center. 6 p.m. 706-6496362. “Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse” Springer Opera House. www.springeroperahouse.org. Adult Nature Walk ‘Spiders’ Kreher Preserve & Nature Center. www.auburn.edu/preserve. Disney On Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic Philips Arena, Atlanta. www.ticketmaster.com. Southern Women’s Expo BJCC. www.bjcc.org. 4th Annual Artists On Tap Capital City Club, Montgomery. www.artistontapmgm.com.

Friday, October 9

Guest Artist Recital: J. Warren Mitchell, tenor Goodwin Recital Hall, AU Campus. www.auburn.edu. 66th Annual Shelby County Alabama Fair Columbiana. www.alshelbycountyfair.com. Moundville Native American Festival Tuscaloosa. www.moundville.ua.edu. Barber Vintage Festival Barber Motorsports Park. www.barbervintagefestival.org. Pioneer Days Troy. www.pioneer-museum.org. Alabama Tale Tellin’ Festival Earl Goodwin Theatre at Wallace Community College-Selma. www.artsrevive.com. 3rd Annual Haunted Auburn Walking Tour 7-10 p.m. Toomer’s Corner. 334-444-1422. “A Chorus Line” The Springer Opera House. www.springeroperahouse.org. The Big To Do Concert Series: DSOS Uptown Columbus. www.uptowncolumbusga.com. “Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse” Springer Opera House. www.springeroperahouse.org. Georgia’s Bike Fest Columbus. www.uptowncolumbusga.com. Of Monsters and Men Chastain Park Amp, Atlanta. www.ticketmaster.com.

Disney On Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic Philips Arena, Atlanta. www.ticketmaster.com. An Indian SummerNight Downtown Art Walk Auburn. 6 p.m. Southern Women’s Expo BJCC. www.bjcc.org.

Saturday, October 10

80th Tuskegee-Morehouse Classic AJ McClung Stadium, Columbus. 2 p.m. www.columbusciviccenter.org. 22nd Annual Colonial Isle Dauphine Dauphin Island. www.dauphinisland.org. 66th Annual Shelby County Alabama Fair Columbiana. www.alshelbycountyfair.com. Moundville Native American Festival Tuscaloosa. www.moundville.ua.edu. Barber Vintage Festival Barber Motorsports Park. www.barbervintagefestival.org. Woodcarvers Show Tannehill Ironworks State Historical Park. www.tannehill.org. Pioneer Days Troy. www.pioneer-museum.org. Indian Summer Arts and Craft Festival Eufaula. www.eufaulachamber.com. MainStreet Alexander City Farmer’s Market www.mainstreetac.org. Alabama Tale Tellin’ Festival Earl Goodwin Theatre at Wallace Community College-Selma. www.artsrevive.com. Kenan’s Mill Festival Valley Grande. www.kenansmill.com. 43rd Annual Harvest Day Festival Headland. www.headlandal.com. 3rd Annual Haunted Auburn Walking Tour 7-10 p.m. Toomer’s Corner. 334-444-1422. Oktoberfest The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. 4 p.m. www.auhcc.com/oktoberfest. Second Saturday Columbus, Georgia. 10 a.m. - 12 noon. 706-748-2562. Second Saturday Riverfront Park, Montgomery. www.funinmontgomery.com. Restore’s Saturday Flea Market 3931 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika. 7 a.m. pattymurf54@ charter.net. Second Saturday Lee County Historical Society Museum. Loachapoka. www.leecountyhistoricalsociety.org. Synovus Fall Festival 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Columbus Museum. www.columbusmuseum.com. “A Chorus Line” The Springer Opera House. www.springeroperahouse.org. “Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse” Springer Opera House. www.springeroperahouse.org. Market Days on Broadway Uptown Columbus. www.uptowncolumbusga.com. Mark Wood’s Electrify your Strings Concert The RiverCenter for Performing Arts. 7 p.m. www.rivercenter.org. Wild Goose Chase 2015 Uptown Columbus. 2pm. www.uptowncolumbusga.com. Georgia’s Bike Fest Columbus. www.uptowncolumbusga.com. Uptown Drum Circle Columbus. 6 p.m. www.uptowncolumbusga.com. Disney On Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic Philips Arena, Atlanta. www.ticketmaster.com. Southern Women’s Expo BJCC. www.bjcc.org. Atlanta Parent Family Fest Mercer University. www.childrensmuseumatlanta.org.

Sunday, October 11

Barber Vintage Festival Barber Motorsports Park. www.barbervintagefestival.org. Iron Pour Tannehill Ironworks State Historical Park. www.tannehill.org. Woodcarvers Show Tannehill Ironworks State Historical Park. www.tannehill.org.

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Family Calendar Indian Summer Arts and Craft Festival Eufaula. www.eufaulachamber.com. Italian Film Screening Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 2 p.m. www.jcsm. auburn.edu. “A Chorus Line” The Springer Opera House. www.springeroperahouse.org. “Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse” Springer Opera House. www.springeroperahouse.org. Georgia’s Bike Fest Columbus. www.uptowncolumbusga.com. Disney On Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic Philips Arena, Atlanta. www.ticketmaster.com. Southern Women’s Expo BJCC. www.bjcc.org.

Tuesday, October 13

Greater Columbus Fair Columbus Civic Center, Georgia. www.columbusciviccenter.org Workshop: Helping My Child with Anger. Pastoral Institute. 706-649-6500 ext 1361. Discovery Hike Kreher Preserve & Nature Center. www.auburn.edu/preserve. The Floating World: Japanese Art Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 12:45 - 2:15 p.m. www.jcsm.auburn.edu. Good Boys and True Riverside Theatre. Columbus. 7:30 p.m. www.uptowncolumbusga.com. Family Discovery Hike ‘Spiders’ Kreher Preserve & Nature Center. www.auburn.edu/preserve. Greater Columbus Fair Columbus Civic Center. www.columbusciviccenter.org.

Wednesday, October 14 Greater Columbus Fair Columbus Civic Center, Georgia. www.columbusciviccenter.org A Little Art Talk Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 12 p.m. www.jcsm. auburn.edu. “Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse” Springer Opera House. www.springeroperahouse.org. Jackson Browne Alabama Theatre. www.ticketmaster.com. Elements, Art in Nature Series Kreher Preserve & Nature Center. www.auburn.edu/preserve. Greater Columbus Fair Columbus Civic Center. www.columbusciviccenter.org.

Thursday, October 15

Greater Columbus Fair Columbus Civic Center, Georgia. www.columbusciviccenter.org ITA Collegiate Women’s Tennis Tournament Yarbrough Center, Auburn. www.auburnalabama.org. Jr. League Holiday Market Cramton Bowl, Montgomery. www.funinmontgomery.com. A Little Lunch Music Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 12 p.m. www.jcsm. auburn.edu. Third Thursday Poetry Series Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 6:30 p.m. www.jcsm. auburn.edu. Third Thursday: Rhythms of the World 6 p.m. Columbus Museum. www.columbusmuseum.com. “Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse” Springer Opera House. www.springeroperahouse.org. Fall Treats Covington Rec Center. www.opelika.org/opr.

Friday, October 16

Day Out With Thomas Cordelle, Georgia. www.ticketweb.com/dowt. Greater Columbus Fair Columbus Civic Center, Georgia. www.columbusciviccenter.org

Auburn Opelika Parents I October 2015

September/October 2015

Haunted History Tours Orrville. www.selmaalabama.com. Landmark Park Quilt Show Dothan. www.landmarkpark.com. ITA Collegiate Women’s Tennis Tournament Yarbrough Center, Auburn. www.auburnalabama.org. Swimming and Diving War Eagle Invitational Martin Aquatics Center. www.auburntigers.com. Jr. League Holiday Market Cramton Bowl, Montgomery. www.funinmontgomery.com. The Big To Do Concert Series: A Celebration of the Allman Brothers Band Uptown Columbus. www.uptowncolumbusga.com. “Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse” Springer Opera House. www.springeroperahouse.org. Sips Under the Sea-Murder Mystery Georgia Aquarium. www.georgiaaquarium.org.

Saturday, October 17

Day Out With Thomas Cordelle, Georgia. www.ticketweb.com/dowt. Fisheries Expo and Field Day E.W. Shell Fisheries Research Center, North College, Auburn. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. www.auburn.edu. Pioneer Day at Loachapoka 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.leecountyhistoricalsociety.org. Greater Columbus Fair Columbus Civic Center, Georgia. www.columbusciviccenter.org MainStreet Alexander City Farmer’s Market www.mainstreetac.org. Attalla Heritage Day Festival www.attallacity.com. Mentone Colorfest 256-845-3957. Haunted History Tours Orrville. www.selmaalabama.com. “Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse” Springer Opera House. www.springeroperahouse.org. Hear the Dead Speak Walking Tour Orrville. www.cahawba.com. Landmark Park Quilt Show Dothan. www.landmarkpark.com. Boll Weevil Fall Festival Enterprise. www.enterprisealabama.com. Fall Farm Day Dothan. www.landmarkparkdothan.com. The Sandi McCool Champions of Hope Dothan. www.samcfoundation.org. Women’s Life Expo The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. ITA Collegiate Women’s Tennis Tournament Yarbrough Center, Auburn. www.auburnalabama.org. Swimming and Diving War Eagle Invitational Martin Aquatics Center. www.auburntigers.com. Run for Your Life 5K Opelika Municipal Park. 334-749-6271. Jr. League Holiday Market Cramton Bowl, Montgomery. www.funinmontgomery.com. Riverwalk Wine Festival Riverwalk Park, Montgomery. www.funinmontgomery.com. Restore’s Saturday Flea Market 3931 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika. 7 a.m. pattymurf54@ charter.net. Market Days on Broadway Uptown Columbus. www.uptowncolumbusga.com. “Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse” Springer Opera House. www.springeroperahouse.org. Arts on the River 2015 Uptown Columbus. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.artsontheriver.com. Blues, Brew & Q 2015 Uptown Columbus. 1 p.m. www.uptowncolumbusga.com. Florida Georgia Line: Anything Goes Tour. Aaron’s Amp at Lakewood www.ticketmaster.com.

Sunday, October 18

Day Out With Thomas Cordelle, Georgia. www.ticketweb.com/dowt. Greater Columbus Fair Columbus Civic Center, Georgia. www.columbusciviccenter.org Mentone Colorfest 256-845-3957. Landmark Park Quilt Show Dothan. www.landmarkpark.com. ¡Tango in Auburn! Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center, Auburn. www.auburnalabama.org. ITA Collegiate Women’s Tennis Tournament Yarbrough Center, Auburn. www.auburnalabama.org. Swimming and Diving War Eagle Invitational Martin Aquatics Center. www.auburntigers.com. Teen Third Sundays 2 p.m. Columbus Museum. www.columbusmuseum.com. “Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse” Springer Opera House. www.springeroperahouse.org. Greater Columbus Fair Columbus Civic Center. www.columbusciviccenter.org.

Monday, October 19 Faculty Recital: Joseph Ikner, guitar Goodwin Recital Hall, AU Campus.

Tuesday, October 20

Workshop: Helping My Child with Anger Pastoral Institute. 706-649-6500 ext 1361. The Floating World: Japanese Art Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts 12:45 - 2:15 p.m. www.jcsm.auburn.edu. Rothschild Speaker Series 6:30 p.m. Columbus Museum. www.columbusmuseum.com.

Wednesday, October 21 A Little Art Talk Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 12 p.m. www.jcsm. auburn.edu.

Thursday, October 22

“Puttin’ on the Hits” Telfair Peet Theatre, AU Campus. www.auburn.edu. Freeman Series “Bat Boy” Samford University. www.tickets.samford.edu. A Little Lunch Music Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 12 p.m. www.jcsm. auburn.edu. Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 5 p.m. www.jcsm.auburn.edu. Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate BJCC. www.ticketmaster.com.

Friday, October 23

“Puttin’ on the Hits” Telfair Peet Theatre, AU Campus. www.auburn.edu. Freeman Series “Bat Boy” Samford University. www.tickets.samford.edu. Alabama 500 Weekend Talladega. www.talladegasuperspeedway.com. 3rd Annual Haunted Auburn Walking Tour 7-10 p.m. Toomer’s Corner. 334-444-1422. Pork & Cork Alabama Farmer’s Pavilion, Ag Heritage Park. 6:30 p.m. www.porkandcorksocial.weebly.com. The Big To Do Concert Series: Radiolucent Uptown Columbus. www.uptowncolumbusga.com. Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate BJCC. www.ticketmaster.com. The Great Pumpkin Splash Opelika Sportsplex. 6-8 p.m. www.opelika.org/opr. On the Tracks Downtown Opelika. 6 p.m.

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Family Calendar Saturday, October 24

Day Out With Thomas Cordelle, Georgia. www.ticketweb.com/dowt. “Puttin’ on the Hits” Telfair Peet Theatre, AU Campus. www.auburn.edu. Balloon Glow in the Gardens Bellingrath Gardens and Home, Mobile. www.bellingrath.org. Freeman Series ‘Bat Boy’ Samford University. www.tickets.samford.edu. MainStreet Alexander City Farmer’s Market www.mainstreetac.org. Weogufka Old Farm “N” Bluegrass Day www.weogufkaenter.com. Wounded Warrior Walk/Run Uptown Columbus. www.uptowncolumbusga.com. Beethoven’s Ninth RiverCenter for the Performing Arts. 6:30 p.m. www.rivercenter.org. 34th Annual Spinners Pumpkin Patch Arts & Crafts Show Prattville. www.spinnersprattville.com. Alabama 500 Weekend Talladega. www.talladegasuperspeedway.com. 3rd Annual Haunted Auburn Walking Tour 7-10 p.m. Toomer’s Corner. 334-444-1422. Novice Tennis Tournament Yarbrough Tennis Center. www.auburnalabama.org/tennis. AORTA Tough 10/Tough 2 Ogletree Village. www.auburntough10@gmail.com. 8th Annual Run to Read Benefitting Jean Dean RIF Floral Park, Opelika. 334-663-2197. Creepy Wonderful Critters Kreher Preserve & Nature Center. 10 a.m. www.auburn.edu/ preserve. Restore’s Saturday Flea Market 3931 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika. 7 a.m. pattymurf54@ charter.net. Market Days on Broadway Uptown Columbus. www.uptowncolumbusga.com. Gladys Knight Wind Creek Casino & Hotel, Wetumpka. www.ticketmaster.com. Mark Knopfler Chastain Park Amp, Atlanta. www.ticketmaster.com. The Comedy Get Down Philips Arena, Atlanta. www.ticketmaster.com. Creepy Wonderful Critters ‘Spiders’ Kreher Preserve & Nature Center. www.auburn.edu/preserve. Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate BJCC. www.ticketmaster.com.

Sunday, October 25

Day Out With Thomas Cordelle, Georgia. www.ticketweb.com/dowt. Salvation Army Fall Festival 2015 Columbus. 3 p.m. 706-561-9026. “Puttin’ on the Hits” Telfair Peet Theatre, AU Campus. www.auburn.edu. Critters by the Creek Orr Park, Montevallo. www.montevallocc.com. 34th Annual Spinners Pumpkin Patch Arts & Crafts Show Prattville. www.spinnersprattville.com. Alabama 500 Weekend Talladega. www.talladegasuperspeedway.com. Signature Sunday 3 p.m. Columbus Museum. www.columbusmuseum.com. Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate BJCC. www.ticketmaster.com.

Monday, October 26 “Puttin’ on the Hits” Telfair Peet Theatre, AU Campus. www.auburn.edu.

September/October 2015

Tuesday, October 27

Guest Artist Recital: 9 String Theory Goodwin Recital Hall, AU Campus. 7:30 p.m. www.auburn. edu. “Puttin’ on the Hits” Telfair Peet Theatre, AU Campus. www.auburn.edu. Workshop: Helping My Child with Anger Pastoral Institute. 706-649-6500 ext 1361. The Floating World: Japanese Art Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 12:45 - 2:15 p.m. www.jcsm.auburn.edu. Meet Me @ the Museum: Marianne Richter 12:20 p.m. Columbus Museum. www.columbusmuseum.com. Fall Festival Children’s Carnival Opelika SportsPlex. 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. www.opelika.org/opr.

Wednesday, October 28 “Puttin’ on the Hits” Telfair Peet Theatre, AU Campus. www.auburn.edu. Annual Community Kwanzaa Birmingham Civic Rights Institute. www.bcri.org. Italian Film Screening Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 2 p.m. www.jcsm. auburn.edu. A Little Art Talk Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 12 p.m. www.jcsm. auburn.edu. Halloween Treat Bags Covington Rec Center, Opelika. 3:30 p.m. www.opelika.org/opr.

Thursday, October 29

Guest Artists Recital: Read Gainsford, piano Goodwin Recital Hall, AU Campus. 7:30 p.m. www.auburn. edu. “Puttin’ on the Hits” Telfair Peet Theatre, AU Campus. www.auburn.edu. Casting Crowns With Special Guest Lauren Daigle 7 p.m. Columbus Civic Center, Georgia. www.columbusciviccenter.org. Covenant Hospice ‘Holiday of Hope Marketplace’ Dothan. 334-615-3175. 15th Annual Downtown Auburn Trick-or-Treat Auburn. 6-8 p.m. A Little Lunch Music Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. 12 p.m. www.jcsm. auburn.edu.

Friday, October 30

College Town Throwdown with Easton Corbin Ingram Farms, Opelika. www.collegetownthrowdown. com/concerts. 32nd Annual Renaissance Festival GATALOP 32 Dauphin Island. www.dauphinisland.org. Alabama National Fair Montgomery. www.alnationalfair.org. “Puttin’ on the Hits” Telfair Peet Theatre, AU Campus. www.auburn.edu. Opp Fest www.cityofopp.com. Jordan-Hare Stadium Locker Room Tour AU Campus. 4 p.m. Football, Fans and Feathers Edgar B. Carter Educational Amp. Campus Walking Tour AU Campus. 4 p.m. Ausome Amphibians & Reptiles Kreher Preserve & Nature Center. 4:30 p.m. Nephew Tommy, aka Thomas Miles and Friends The RiverCenter for Performing Arts. 8 p.m. www.rivercenter.org. AUsome Amphibians & Reptiles Kreher Preserve & Nature Center. www.auburn.edu/preserve.

Saturday, October 31

32nd Annual Renaissance Festival GATALOP 32 Dauphin Island. www.dauphinisland.org. Peanut Butter Festival & Nutter Butter Parade Brundidge. 334-685-5524. Nightmare at the Museum Pioneer Museum, Troy. www.pioneer-museum.org. MainStreet Alexander City Farmer’s Market www.mainstreetac.org. Spookapalooza at DeSoto State Park Fort Payne. www.jsu.edu/epic. Alabama National Fair Montgomery. www.alnationalfair.org. Opp Fest www.cityofopp.com. Restore’s Saturday Flea Market 3931 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika. 7 a.m. pattymurf54@ charter.net. Young Eagles Day–FREE Airplane Rides for Kids! Columbus Airport. Ages 8-17. 8:30-11:30 a.m. (weather permitting). 706-324-2453. Market Days on Broadway Uptown Columbus. www.uptowncolumbusga.com. Mary J. Blige Columbus Civic Center. 8pm. www.columbusciviccenter.org. Broadway Paw-rade at Market Days Uptown Columbus. 10 a.m. www.uptowncolumbusga.com. Spooktacular 2015 Woodruff Park. 2-5 p.m. www.uptowncolumbusga.com. Trick or Treat Georgia Aquarium. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.georgiaaquarium.org.

Coming in November

Nov. 1-8. Alabama National Fair Montgomery. www.alnationalfair.org. Nov. 6. Last Comic Standing RiverCenter for the Performing Arts. 7:30 p.m. www.rivercenter.org. Nov. 7. Steeplechase 2015 Callaway Gardens. Nov. 7. National Pumpkin Destruction Day The Rock Ranch, Georgia. www.therockranch.com. Nov. 8-14. Veteran’s Appreciation Week The Montgomery Zoo. www.montgomeryzoo.com. Nov. 10. Camp Laughing Child presents The Charlie Daniels Band, Military Tribute Concert RiverCenter for the Performing Arts. 7:30 p.m. www. rivercenter.org. Nov. 10, 12. Family Discovery Hike ‘Turkeys’ Kreher Preserve & Nature Center. www.auburn.edu/preserve. Nov. 12. “‘Ragtime the Musical” presented by East Alabama Performing Arts Opelika Center for the Performing Arts. 7:30 p.m. www.eastalabamaarts.com. Nov. 13. Star Wars meets Harry Potter: A Tribute to John Williams RiverCenter for the Performing Arts. Nov. 14-Jan. 24. 1072 Society Exhibition Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art. www.jcsm.auburn.edu Nov. 14. Christmas Made in the South Columbus Convention and Trade Center. Nov. 27. Funksgiving Union Station Train Shed, Montgomery. www.funinmontgomery.com. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, you should always call ahead to confirm dates, times, location, and other information.

Please send your calendar events to kendra@ auburnopelikaparents.com. www.facebook.com/auburnopelika.parents

The Visit

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials

MPAA Rating: PG-13 Overall: CViolence: C Sexual Content: C+ Language: D+ Alcohol / Drug Use: B+ The MPAA has rated The Visit PG13 for disturbing thematic material including terror, violence and some nudity, and for brief language. Teenage Becca (Olivia DeJonge) and her younger brother Tyler (Ed Oxenbould) are frequently assuring their mother (Kathryn Hahn) that all will be fine if she takes some time away from them to go on a cruise with her boyfriend. Mom is still nervous about the arrangement of leaving her children with her parents, from whom she’s been estranged for 15 years. At the same time Becca, who, like her brother, has never met her grandparents, is anxious to have an adventure and try out her hand at filming the experience as a documentary. Boarding the train they wave goodbye and hours later are in the heartfelt embrace of the people they refer to as Nana (Deanna Dunagan) and Pop Pop (Peter McRobbie). Arriving at the warm farmhouse, their seven-day visit begins with fresh baked goods coming from an enormous oven and lots of fun distractions. However, it should be no surprise to those familiar with M. Night Shyamalan’s work that strange things will begin to happen. The kids are advised to go to bed at 9:30 and stay in their room. But when peculiar noises begin to keep them up at night they venture out to see what’s happening. Peering down the steps Becca is startled to see her grandmother rapidly pacing back and forth and then suddenly vomiting. Another night Tyler cracks open the bedroom door and finds a naked Nana (of which we share a rear view) scraping at the wall. Grandpa also has issues. When questioned individually Pop Pop explains his wife is struggling with symptoms of dementia and that the kids should not be alarmed. In similar manner, Nana talks to them about Pop Pop’s incontinence issues and how he is embarrassed by the problem. The discussions help Becca to settle into the week, however Tyler is still agitated by their behavior, which seems to become more extreme with each passing day. The casting of these young protagonists may imply this film is suitable for similar aged audiences. Parents will want to be cautious with this assumption. These kids will find themselves in a serious situation that, while not often explicitly violent, may be bothersome for many. A couple of scenes of abuse and images of dead corpses are brief but disturbing. Unfortunately this film also struggles to deliver the fear factor hoped for. The production does deliver some jump moments and even tries to convey a moral message as a take away from Grandma’s house. But with the script moving across the line that separates scaring children versus abusing them, The Visit becomes a destination you will likely want to pass by.

MPAA Rating: PG-13 Overall: BViolence: D+ Sexual Content: A Language: CAlcohol / Drug Use: C The MPAA has rated The Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials PG-13 for sequences of violence and action, thematic elements, substance use and language. The Gladers have escaped the Maze and now they are in a helicopter waiting for the credits to finish rolling and the next movie to begin. With the opening of Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, those who survived the first test are briskly moved into an enormous facility, the headquarters of WCKD (pronounced “wicked”) and are “greeted” by Janson (Aidan Gillen). Compared to The Glade, life here is relatively good with tasty food and a real bed to sleep on. But Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) can’t help wondering why they are here and what’s happening to the select few who are called upon each day to go somewhere special. When one of those chosen is Teresa (Kaya Scodelario), the only female from The Glade, Thomas is determined to discover the truth. Making the acquaintance of Aris (Jacob Lofland), Thomas is introduced to a new mode of travel through the research fortress using the ventilation system. Peering through the grate they watch people on covered gurneys being rolled into a mysterious area. Stealing the security badge of an employee, Thomas and Aris finally discover what’s going on. Needless to say, the grass isn’t greener on the other side of The Maze. After a violent escape, the group find themselves in a destroyed city where they bunker down in what appears to be an abandoned shopping mall. Soon they discover they are not alone. Surrounded by an unfriendly population of humanoids with missing eyes and bad dental work, the runaways are compelled to flee again. This time the desperate band heads for the hills where, rumor has it, they can find protection from an organization called The Right Arm. Fighting for their lives, the Glader gang takes on various enemies, including zombie-like creatures. Characters are killed, and blood effects are frequent. As well, the screenplay features “jump moments” similar to what you would expect in a horror film. Fortunately profanity use is relatively light, with only a handful of scatological slang, mild expletives and a term of Christian deity. The real conflict the adolescents face in this story is trying to determine whom they can trust, while at the same time wrestling with the concept of sacrificing themselves to save the world. These themes may make for an interesting discussion starter for parents and older teens -- and the resulting chat could be just as entertaining as the movie.

What Parents need to know about Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials...

Violence: Many scenes in this movie depict characters fighting, beating, and shooting. Characters use weapons similar to Tasers, as well as guns that shoot bullets. Explosions are depicted and loss of life is implied. A man is beaten on his face to extract information from him. Some characters are shot on screen (usually the bullet impact is out of the frame), and in one particular scene we see a bloody wound that spreads through the victim’s clothes. A group of Humanoid beings are depicted with mottled skin and blackened sockets to represent their eyes and mouth -- these characters are very violent and aggressive and may be frightening to young audiences. “Jump scenes” are included. Sexual Content: A young woman changes her clothes behind a barrier (her arms are shown extending upward) -- a young man glances toward her and another young man tells him not to look. Language: Infrequent profanities include about seven scatological slangs, a sexual finger gesture, a few mild expletives and a single term of Christian deity. Alcohol / Drug Use: An unknown liquid is given to two characters that are told they must drink; after drinking it they begin to hallucinate.

What Parents need to know about The Visit...

Violence: One character smears feces on another. Elderly characters behave strangely, including forgetting dates, becoming paranoid, laughing hysterically, running around naked, crawling on the floor, pacing aimlessly and making peculiar requests (such as asking a child to get in the oven). A man is seen with a gun in his mouth. Characters are threatened with a butcher knife. Corpses are shown and a body is seen hanging from a tree. Characters are in peril, which results in a fight for their lives -- bloody injuries are shown. Deaths are implied. Sexual Content: A romance between a high school student and a teacher is discussed. Teens banter about sexual topics. A shirtless thirteen-year-old boy films himself and makes comments about being sexually alluring. An elderly woman is seen completely naked (shown from the back). Language: A sexual expletive is uttered and a sexual finger gesture is shown. Mild and moderate profanities, scatological slang, and terms of deity are used. Some vulgar sexual comments and slang terms are heard. Mild name-calling occurs. A child uses names of celebrities as a substitute for swearwords. Auburn Opelika Parents I October 2015

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ASMS

The Alabama School of Mathematics and Science Come find out if ASMS is right for you by attending a statewide info meeting (see dates below) and visiting our campus for Preview Day on November 14 or December 5. Register for the meeting you plan to attend as well as for Preview Day at www.asms.net. ASMS is our state’s only fully public, residential high school for sophomores, juniors, and seniors seeking advanced studies in math, science, and the humanities. ANNISTON Wednesday, Oct. 7, 6:00 PM Gadsden State Ayers Campus Learning Resource Center Auditorium 1801 Coleman Rd

Applying to ASMS is FREE – and so are tuition, room, and board if you are admitted! Start your application today at www.asms.net. Current Alabama 9th or 10th graders can apply. Many people ask, “Do I have to be a ‘genius’ to be accepted to ASMS?” Answer: Absolutely NOT! ASMS is made up of students who are intelligent and work hard for academic success. All ASMS students go to college and most receive merit-based scholarships. Questions? Email admissions@asms.net or call 251.441.3250.

ENTERPRISE Thursday, Oct. 29, 6:00 PM Dauphin Jr. High School Library 425 Dauphin Street

MONTGOMERY Wednesday, Oct. 14, 6:00 PM Montgomery Main Library 245 High Street

AUBURN Thursday, Oct. 8, 5:30 PM (Central) Auburn University Ross Hall Auditorium, RM 136

HUNTSVILLE Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6:00 PM University of Alabama in Huntsville Louis Salmon Library, RM 111 301 Sparkman Drive NW

SELMA Tuesday, Oct. 13, 6:00 PM Wallace Community College Hank Sanders Tech. Bldg., RM 105 3000 Earl Goodwin Pkwy

BIRMINGHAM Thursday, Oct. 22, 6:00 PM University of Alabama at Birmingham Heritage Hall, RM 104 1401 University Blvd

MOBILE (TWO OPTIONS) Thursday, Oct. 1, 6:00 PM & Thursday, Oct. 29, 6:00 PM ASMS Campus - Media Center 1255 Dauphin Street

THOMASVILLE Thursday, Oct. 1, 6:00 PM Alabama Southern Community College Library Building 3000 - RM 107 30755 Hwy 43 South

DEMOPOLIS Thursday, Oct. 8, 6:00 PM Demopolis Higher Education Center 186 Field of Dreams Drive Gallion, AL

MONROEVILLE Monday, Oct. 12, 6:00 PM Alabama Southern Community College Administration Building RM 119 2800 South Alabama Ave

TUSCALOOSA Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6:00 PM University of Alabama South Engineering Research Center Room 1013

Alabama School of Mathematics and Science 1255 Dauphin St., Mobile, AL 36604 251.441.2100 - www.asms.net admissions@asms.net