Hope lives

Our dedicated doctors, nurses, researchers and staff are committed to finding a cure, so kids like Adrian can live their healthiest life – cancer free. We never give up hope of a world without childhood cancer and blood disorders, and that’s why we are here.

Sometimes the kids need to be out of the way while I’m unpacking breakables or when there are a lot of people in and out of the house. One of my best sanity-saving tips is giving my daughter movie time while I listen to my own podcast upfront while driving, and the youngest naps. Be intentional when possible. Plan your screens and use them as a tool and don’t show your cards right away. Save screens for when you need them!

Rather than a screen for littles, we usually get a new brightly colored music or light-up toy. Super annoying, but does the job of keeping their attention.

Snacks and more snacks while driving, of course. New or special snacks are great too. For older kiddos, the big lollipops that last forever are a special reward.

Overall, moving is stressful for both parents and kids. Try to do things that make it special and memorable, but also give yourself and your kids tons of flexibility and forgive ness. The transition phase isn’t forever and you’ll find your groove soon enough!

Kailyn is a wife and mama to two wild, blond babes, currently living where the military sends us. With an Early Childhood Education and Psychology degree, she is a Kindergarten teacher-turned-mama turnedfreelance writer.

After School Lessons and Activities

Alabama Dance Theatre ad on page 35

1018 Madison Avenue Montgomery

We are an award winning, regional ballet company with an eclectic repertoire that includes the 19th century classes as well as new modern and contemporary works. The company emphasizes serious training for the pre-professional dancer.

334-625-2590 www.alabamadancetheatre.com

Auburn’s Best After School Care & Summer Camps ad on page 12

2515 East Glenn Ave, 205 Auburn

Our summer camp is tailor-made to be fun, educational, and social. Parents love it – and kids do, too. Our summer camp can provide the solution to keep everyone happy. Kids get to attend a fun summer camp that keeps them active and gives them plenty of activities to do while making new friends and connecting with old ones. You get the reassurance of knowing that your kids are learning respect, discipline, and self-control, all of which will help them when they go back to school in the fall.

334-887-0818 www.auburnsbestsummercamp.net

Auburn Area Community Theatre

Center 222 East Drake Avenue` Auburn

AACT offers two full-length children and youth shows annually, with other smaller performances dotting the calendar throughout the year. AACT’s children and youth outreach program, dubbed the Young Performers’ program, includes musicals, dramas, comedies, and classics—all crafted to engage, educate, and stimulate young minds.

334-246-1084 www.auburnact.org

First Baptist Church Opelika Fine Arts

301 South 8th Street Opelika

Private music lessons are offered Monday – Friday. They begin no earlier than 9:00 a.m. and conclude no later than 9:00 p.m. Lessons are offered in the areas of piano, voice, guitar, strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion and pipe organ. Our experienced instructors are highly qualified in their individual areas.

334-745-5715 www.fbcopelika.com/fine-artsacademy

Opelika Theatre Company

1103 Glenn Street Opelika

Offering a creative learning experience for people of all ages to explore, create, indulge, and engage their artistic talents in all areas of the performing arts, from musical theatre, self-expression, dance, creative movement, puppetry, art, music, role playing, set design, writing, sound and lighting.

334-663-4480 www.opelikatheatrecompany.com

The City of Auburn Public Library

749 E Thach Avenue Auburn

Family programming throughout the year. Check our online calendar for story times, puppet shows, book clubs, author visits, crafternoons, and much more. Our mission is to inspire, enrich, and delights our residents with vital and valuable resources, services, and experiences.

334-501-3190 www.auburnalabama.org/library

The City of Opelika Public Library

1100 Glenn Street Opelika

Family events and programming all year. Offering story time in the garden, preschool discovery zone, teen interests, book clubs, and much more. Our mission is to provide free programs, activities, information, and technological access to the citizens of Opelika.

334-705-5380 www.opelika-al.gov/917/OpelikaPublic-Library

Family Wellness and Health

City Market ad on page 33

Town Creek Park Auburn

Every Saturday, May 29-August 28, 8:00-11:00am. The market will host local farmers, growers, and artists to sell their produce and products. Parking will be available for all market attendees in the gravel parking lot across from Town Creek Park.

334-501-2930 www.auburnalabama.org

Integrated Body Health ad on page 21

1995 Pepperell Parkway, 6 Opelika, Al 36801 Offering colon hydrotherapy, detox footbath, therapeutic massage, and nutritional guidance.

The body holds on to accumulated toxins, entering our body thru our skin and breathing, from our cleaning supplies, food, makeup, water and air. Today, more than ever, we need help to detoxify so we can revitalize the body as it is freed up from these daily toxins.

334-734-2909 pauline@integratedbodyhealth.com www.integratedbodyhealth.com

KidStrong

ad on page 4

1530 East Glenn Avenue Auburn, Al 36830

KidStrong is a milestone accelerator for kids walking through 11 years old. We help parents discover their child’s superpowers and build future-ready kids who are confident making friends, run the playground, and raise their hand high in the classroom. KidStrong’s curriculum is based on the latest in developmental science and leverages experts in the fields of pediatric occupational therapy, child development, sports physiology, and physical education.

334-780-1118 www.kidstrong kidstrong.com/locations/auburn

Auburn Pharmacy

643 North Dean Road Auburn

Our main focus is to provide extraordinary customer service. We want to give you old-fashioned customer service with the convenience of modern technology.

334-521-0455 www.auburn-pharmacy.com

F45 Training North Auburn

1200 Opelika Road Auburn

F45 is specifically designed to provide a functional full-body workout while improving energy levels, metabolic rate, strength, and endurance.F45 is one of the most time-efficient ways of training. We aim to burn up to 750 calories per 45-minute session. www.f45training.com/northauburn

Planet Fitness

2500 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801 Get high-quality fitness at an affordable price. Planet Fitness offers low startup fees, no-commitment options as well as the PF Black Card ® where you can get ALL. THE.

334-617-3222 www.planetfitness.com/gyms/ opelika-al

Home Maintenance and Repair

Ace Hardware Auburn ad on page 25

2101 E University Drive Auburn

The store has been designed to reflect the needs of the Auburn-Opelika community, including solutions to everyday home improvement needs, as well as an extensive array of high-quality products in categories such as paint and lawn and garden. The store is packed with thousands of essential products and supplies, including some of the most respected brand names and best-selling items in the home improvement marketplace.

334-329-7100 www.acehardware.com/storedetails/15598

All-V Roofing and Restoration

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home roofing project as if it were our own. With 8 years of industry experience, we offer a wide range of roofing expertise and experience to meet the specific needs of our clients. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results.

334-319-2759 www.all-vroofingandrestorationllc.com/

Auburn Home Maintenance

We have an extensive list of the best reputable professionals in the area, so if the job is too big for us we can still help. Simply give us a call and let us handle it from there.

334-539-7000 www.auburnhomemaintenance.com

Eagle Inspection Services

I provide the property condition information you need for the best possible decision making. My inspection process is simple and affordable.

334-728-2137 www.eagleinspectionsauburn.com

TruGreen Lawn Care

1127 Preston Street Opelika

Our PhD-certified specialists will evaluate your lawn and design a tailored approach based on its climate, grass type, soil condition and usage to give it exactly what it needs at the right time.

334-363-3400 www.trugreen.com

Pet Care

Auburn University Veterinary Clinic

1010 Wire Road Auburn

We are a full-service, primary-care veterinary clinic designed to provide preventative and wellness care, as well as basic appointments for pets in our community. We pride ourselves in providing excellent care to our clients while engaging them in the educational process of our veterinary students.

334-844-9966 www.vetmed.auburn.edu

MAC Animal Clinic

1345 Opelika Road Auburn

We are excited to serve you and your family, and we hope that you see how everyone at MAC Animal Clinic truly cares for you. We are offering services to the local community to accommodate all of your pet’s needs.

334-521-5060 macanimalclinic.com

Places for Culture and Entertainment

Gogue Performing Arts Center

ad on Inside Front Cover

910 South College Street Auburn

The GPAC at Auburn University is East Alabama’s premier venue presenting professional performances in music, dance, theatre and more. Subscribe to the 2023-24 Season with performances including Summer Film Series, Chris Janson, The Rainbow Fish, Eston Corbin, To Kill a Mockingbird, My Fair Lady and so much more!

334-844-8497 www.goguecenter.auburn.edu

East Alabama Arts

1700 Lafayette Parkway Opelika

Subscribe to the 2023-24 performance series... more information coming soon.

334-749-8105 www.eastalabamaarts.org

Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art

901 South College Street Auburn

The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University consists of changing exhibition galleries, Luster, the museum café, and a museum shop in a striking modernist building set within extensive grounds. A pillar of the southern gateway cultural arts district, it offers students, faculty and the region impactful opportunities to engage with a wide-ranging visual and decorative arts collection spanning centuries, genres and materials. 334-844-1484 www.jcsm.auburn.edu

Telfair Peet Theatre

21 Telfair Peet Theatre Auburn University

Performances throughout the academic school year including plays, music, dance and more. 334-844-4748 www.cla.auburn.edu/theatre

Places to Gather

Downtown Auburn

122 West Magnolia Avenue Auburn

Welcome to the heart of Auburn and Auburn University. Here you can browse local shops and boutiques for unique style and gifts. Gather friends and family an enjoy a family meal overlooking Toomer’s Corner and Samford Hall. Upcoming Events: June 11: SummerNight Downtown Art Walk. July 30: Cheers on the Corner. www.downtownauburnonline.com

Opelika Main Street

601 Avenue A Opelika

Once a sleepy little railroad town, Opelika has now grown into vibrant and energetic downtown community. Gather with family and friends to shop among local merchants and dine in style with the railroad tracks as your back drop. www.opelikamainstreet.org

Places to Grow

Alabama Department of Public Health ad on Back Cover

201 Monroe Street Montgomery

All Kids Children Health Insurance Program: A low-cost, comprehensive healthcare coverage program for children under age 19. Benefits include regular checkups and immunizations, sick child doctor visits, prescriptions, vision and dental care, hospitalization, mental health and substance abuse services and more. Women, Infants and Children (WIC): supplemental nutrition program for pregnant women, breastfeeding women, women who had a baby within the last 6 months, infants and children under the age of five.

888-737-5437 www.adph.org

Auburn Pediatric Dentistry ad on page 43

841 North Dean Road Auburn

We are a pediatric specialty practice which means our focus is entirely on children and adolescents. we specialize in diagnosis and treatment of children’s oral health needs and development. Each visit to our office includes cavity detections, monitoring of growth and development and daily prevention of decay by focusing on proper home care.

334-826-6651 www.auburnpediatricdentistry.com

Cornerstone Family Chiropractic ad on page 8

323 Airport Road, Suite A Auburn

Our mission is to help you feel and function as well as you can, for as long as you can, and enjoy the things in life that really matter- spending time with the people you love and doing the things you love to do!

334-246-2252 www.cfc4health.com

East Alabama Mental Health ad on Inside Back Cover

2506 Lambert Avenue Opelika

East Alabama Mental Health Center offers a wide range of services for children and adolescents, as well as their families, who are experiencing serious emotional disturbances. Services include outpatient counseling, medication assessment and monitoring, case management, mental health consultation, and specialized programs for unique populations.

334- 742-2877 or (800) 815-0630 www.eamhc.org

East Alabama Pediatric Dentistry ad on page 11

742 North Dean Road Auburn

We cater to children and is dedicated to providing the best quality dental services available for your child. With each visit, we hope to teach your child the importance of dental care, along with encouraging them to keep up the good work and to stay cavity-free!

334-321-0780 www.gatergrins.com

Shelley Orthodontics ad on page 38

1957 East Samford Avenue, Suite A Auburn

From clear braces to Invisalign, we offer a wide variety of treatment options using the most up-todate orthodontic technology. Rely on the experts at our practice to create your perfect smile in an affordable and comfortable fashion.

334-521-0112 www.shelleyortho.com

The Children’s Hospital

ad on page 32

1600 7th Avenue South Birmingham

Children’s of Alabama is the only medical center in Alabama dedicated solely to the care and treatment of children. It is a private, not-for-profit medical center that serves as the primary site of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) pediatric medicine, surgery, psychiatry, research and residency programs.

205-638-9100 www.childrensal.org

Auburn Pediatric and Adult Medicine

2353 Bent Creek Road, Suite110 Auburn

We provide primary care services to all ages.

334-887-8707 www.auburndoc.com

Opelika Pediatrics and Family Clinic

5809 US Hwy-280 Opelika

Providing care for infants through adolescents

334-664-0463 www.preferredmedgroup.com/ opelika-pediatrics-and-family-clinic/

Pediatric Associates of Auburn

2901 Corporate Park Drive Opelika

Offering comprehensive medical care for infants, children, and adolescents.

334-203-1766 www.auburnpediatric.com

Pediatric Clinic

760 East Glenn Avenue Auburn

2401 Village Professional Drive South Opelika

We provide primary care health services for infants, children and adolescents.

334-749-8121 www.thepedsclinic.com

Urgent Care for Children

2564 Enterprise Drive Opelika

Walk-ins welcome. After-hours pediatric urgent care clinic headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. 334-759-6740 www.childrensurgent.com/location/ auburn-opelika/

Places to Learn

Auburn First Baptist Child Development Center

ad on page 18

128 East Glenn Avenue Auburn

Transportation from Schools available; Licensed by the State of Alabama; Nationally Accredited through National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs/ Association for Early Learning Leaders (NAC); Theme-based Lesson Plans and Curriculum. The Child Development Center is a ministry of Auburn First Baptist Church in which we provide safe, loving, quality care for children in a Christian environment. We strive to provide the best in early education by providing hands-on learning so that each child may develop to his or her highest potential cognitively, physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually. Now Enrolling Summer Camp. 334-821-8125 www.auburnfbc.org

Auburn Therapy and Learning Center

ad on page 11

2000 Samglenn Drive, 100 Auburn, Al 36830

Our mission is to empower and encourage functional daily living skills for all ages, specifically focusing on providing the highest quality treatment to improve those skills pertaining to communication, fine motor skills, sensory integration, and feeding difficulties. We are conveniently located in Auburn, Alabama and also service the surrounding communities. Our clinicians are fully licensed and trained to provide quality treatment in Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Feeding Therapy. We welcome clients of all ages who are in need of our therapeutic services.

334-734-5511 www.auburntlc.com

Bright Ideas Auburn

ad on page 5

1675 Shug Jordan Parkway Auburn

The Bright Ideas Family is committed to providing a safe, loving, and nurturing environment for children to grow, develop, and shine. We are dedicated to supplying quality childcare with affordable tuition. Diversity is essential to us, and is reflected across our various populations.

334-887-5730 http://brightideasfamily.com/pages/ auburn-al-childcare

Growing Room Child Development Center

ad on page 12

1755 Thomason Drive Opelika

334-748-9020 www.growingroomusa.com/opelika

644 North Dean Road Auburn

334-501-2044 www.growingroomusa.com/auburn

Give Your Child the Growing Room Experience! More Informed Parents Choose Growing Room! “On Our Block”-language based curriculum, Character Education programs, A Beka Phonics, nutritious warm meals, superior security and an outstanding playground with safe, solid rubber surfacing. Extracurricular programs include JumpBunch & Dance. We offer before and after school care to most Auburn and Opelika City Schools.

Indian Pines Country Day School

ad on page 9

742 Saugahatchee Road Auburn

Indian Pines Country Day School offers a preschool program for children ages three and four, and also a kindergarten for five year olds. Our goal is to provide your child with a healthy, happy setting in which to enjoy their first formal learning experience. We respect each child and strive to help them develop as a unique individual.

334-821-7786 www. ipcds.org

Kreher Preserve and Nature Center

ad on page 7

2222 North College Street Auburn

Woodland Wonders Nature Preschool is Auburn’s first nature preschool and the second nature preschool in Alabama. “Nature preschool” is an innovative educational strategy that allows your child to learn about, with, and through nature, embracing the great outdoors as their classroom. Children spend their school time exploring and uncovering knowledge in an environment where curiosity and child-led discovery are encouraged. This incredible, cutting-edge, and revolutionary philosophy combines early-childhood education and environmental awareness on a new level. Nature Explorers Home school Program is an environmental education program designed for home-schooling families which offers a unique, nature-based educational experience. Classes incorporate hands-on science with nature and environmental awareness, and each concludes with a nature hike.

334-502-4553 www.auburn,edu/preserve

Kumon Math and Reading Center

ad on page 17

1550 Opelika Road, 36 Auburn

For more than 60 years, Kumon’s after-school academic enrichment program has helped children achieve success worldwide. We strive to instill in children the desire to achieve and the motivation to learn on their own. Whether your child is seeking enrichment, needs help catching up or is just beginning his or her academic career, Kumon is designed to help him or her develop a love of learning.

334-501-8586 www.kumon.com/auburn-opelika-al

The Oaks School

ad on page 3

2201 Executive Park Drive Opelika

The Oaks School is a Pre-K through 12th grade private school in the Auburn-Opelika area. The Oaks School offers a four day school week with strong academics, spiritually dynamic chapel services, limited homework, and an encouraging family atmosphere that empowers all students to become creative, high-impact leaders.

334-887-9947 www.theoaksschool.org

Lakeview Preschool Adventures

ad on page 31

1600 East Glenn Avenue Auburn

As a ministry of Lakeview Baptist Church, Lakeview Preschool Adventures we strive to not only teach preschoolers the basic ABC’s and 123’s; we also strive to teach them the love of Jesus and how He would want us to treat others. We do this in a loving, secure environment. Lakeview Preschool Adventures is for children one to four-years-old with age appropriate adventures for each child.

334-887-7094 www.lakeviewbaptist.org/preschoolministry/lakeview-preschool-adventures/

Trinity Christian School

ad on page 15

1010 India Road Opelika

Trinity Christian School was established in 1978 as a private Christian school committed to providing a classical, biblical education to the young people of our community. With a starting assumption that education of children is the responsibility of parents, we seek to assist families in teaching all subjects in the light of God’s Word. Our goal is to provide a secure Christian environment of classical academic excellence. Please take a few moments to browse our site and learn about our academics, arts, sports, and other K-12 programs. Trinity offers a classical, Christian education that employs time-tested curricula and teaching methods. Our students participate in hands-on learning about God’s creation and they practice careful articulation when expressing the truth of God’s Word; all the while, they grow to appreciate great literature and Latin as well as how God weaves science and mathematics throughout His world.

334-745-2464 www.tcsopelika.org

Auburn City Schools

855 East Samford Avenue Auburn Public K-12 grades, includes 9 elementary schools, 2 middle/intermediate schools, 1 junior high and 1 high school.

334-887-2100 www.auburnschools.org

Auburn Classical Academy

1901-B Waverly Parkway Opelika

A classical Christian school, K-8th grades, with a goal to nurture students’ intellectual growth as an integral aspect of Christian character development. Classical methods train and discipline the mind and prepare the student for the analytical thinking skills necessary for higher education.

334-821-7081 www.auburnclassicalacademy.com

Auburn Day School

1199 South Donahue Street, Suite E Auburn

Alabama’s STEM preschool, serves ages 2-5 and offers 2, 3, and 5 day programs M-F, 8:00 a.m.3:00 p.m. during the academic year.

334-209-0460 www.auburndayschool.com/#/

Lee County Schools

2410 Society Hill Road Opelika

Public K-12 grades, includes 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 freshmen center, 1 junior high and 4 high schools.

334-705-6000 www.lee.k12.al.us

Lee-Scott Academy

1601 Academy Drive Auburn

Private Christian school with grades pre-k-12th; Lee-Scott Academy is a college preparatory school offering a quality education in an environment where students are protected, nurtured, and challenged with Christian principles that promote the development of the total person.

334-821-2430 www.lee-scott.org

Opelika City Schools

300 Simmons Street Opelika

Public K-12 grades, includes 3 primary schools, 3 intermediate, 1 middle school and 1 high school.

334-745-9700 www.opelikaschools.org

Parkway Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten

766 East University Drive Auburn

Christian based preschool consisting of biblical and instructional curriculums. Instructional curriculum is Handwriting Without Tears®. The curriculum draws from years of innovation and research to provide developmentally appropriate, multisensory tools and strategies for our classrooms.

334-321-0537 parkwayauburn.org/parkway-preschool

St. Michael Catholic School

1100 North College Street Auburn

His Truth. Our Mission. St. Michael Catholic School fosters the development of the whole child through spiritual, moral, and academic excellence. Offering classes for Preschool-4th Grade.

334-887-5540 www.stmichaelcatholicschool.com

Places to Play

Auburn Parks and Recreation ad on page 13, 19, 33

425 Perry Street Auburn

Everything from children’s activities and team sports to city-wide events and local parks to explore. Quarterly published brochures include all the fun classes and programming for everyone in your family, including your dog! Don’t miss exciting community events where you can meet neighbors and make new friends. Parks and Rec has many beautiful parks to play in, as well as, a community pool, gymnasiums and fitness centers.

334-501-2930 www.auburnalabama.org/parks/

Kreher Preserve and Nature Center ad on page 7

2222 North College Street Auburn

20 acre track, comprising seven natural habitats, including special points of interest such as the Longleaf Pine Demonstration Forest, Wildflower Trail, Boulder Ridge, Butterfly and Vegetable Gardens, Hidden Falls and the old Homestead.

334-502-4553 https://wp.auburn.edu/preserve/

Opelika Parks and Recreation

ad on page 27

1001 Andrews Road Opelika

Looking for a family fitness center? Opelika has a state of the art SportsPlex and Aquatic Center. Fit- ness class, gymnasium, indoor pool and outdoor splash pad, sports fields and more. Also, there are numerous parks including the Municipal Park that features the Rocky Brook Train. Find classes for all your family members to try. Or, find a team sport to join. Don’t miss the calendar of events for local fun around town.

332-705-5560 www.opelika-al.gov/913/ParksRecreation

OWA Parks and Resort

ad on page 23

101-N South OWA Blvd Foley

At the heart of our 520-acre destination is Tropic Falls, featuring 23 theme-park rides and the region’s biggest indoor water park plus Big Water Bay’s outdoor wave pool with surf simulator, Coastal Curl. Just outside the ticketed areas is Downtown OWA—pedestrian-only streets filled with dining, shopping & entertainment choices. 251-923-2111 www.visitowa.com

TigerTown Sports

ad on page 31

1615 Parker Way Opelika

Golf is just the beginning. 18 holes, 3 sand courts, 1 high-definition sports simulator, and a full-service bar/snacks mean endless fun for everyone. Get ready for unmatched fun and sports entertainment! There’s something for everyone at Tigertown Sports, from a classic round of miniature golf to beach volleyball, a high-definition golf simulator, and more! Host your party with us!

334-679-7140? www.tigertownsports.com

Chewacla State Park

124 Shell Toomer Parkway Auburn 696 scenic acres offer plenty of rest, relaxation and recreation; include a 26-acre lake, swimming area, playground, a modern campground, picnic areas with tables, grills and shelters, cabins, hiking and mountain biking trails.

334-887-5621 www.alapark.com/chewacla-state-park

Cyberzone Entertainment Center

107 North 9th Street Opelika

East Alabama’s premier laser tag and gaming experience. Complete with a 5,100 square-foot laser tag arena, virtual reality experiences, and Esports Arena and arcade.

334-737-5000 www.cyberzone334.com

Felton Little Park

341 East Glenn Avenue Auburn

Playground, a batting cage, a picnic area with three grills and three picnic tables, as well as three youth softball/baseball fields.

334-501-2930 www.auburnalabama.org/parks

Good Times

750 East Glenn Avenue Auburn

Bowling lanes, arcade games and escape rooms.

334-539-3131 www.goodtimesbowling.com

Hickory Dickory Park

1399 Hickory Lane Auburn

A unique, multi-level playground structure including slides, swings, towers and open play areas.

334-501-2930 www.auburnalabama.org/park

Kiesel Park

520 Chadwick Lane Auburn

Auburn’s largest park, with a pavilion, a garden, a pond and a walking trail with a distance of 2 1/4 miles.

334-501-2930 www.auburnalabama.org/parks

Municipal Park (Monkey Park)

700 5th Avenue Opelika

Several playground areas, a picnic shelter, a gazebo, and an antique miniature train known as the Rocky Brook Rocket

334-705-5150 www.opelika-al.gov

Rock ‘N Roll Pinball

815 South Railroad Ave Opelika

Rock ‘N Roll Pinball provides over 30 high-end and vintage pinball machines for your playing pleasure in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere. There’s 9 large screen TVs, a music venue/party room, and a bar that serves sodas, snacks, beer, and wine.

334-324-1406 www.rocknrollpinball.com

Surge Trampoline Park

2506 Pepperell Parkway Opelika

Indoor trampoline park with jousting, slam dunk hoops, dodge ball courts, toddler play, arcades and more. 334-737-5599 www.surgeopelika.com

Town Creek Inclusive Playground

430 Camelia Drive Auburn

A 60,000-plus square foot playground featuring parallel play components, accessible fitness equipment, accessible playground equipment, sensory components, and more to provide an engaging and barrier-free experience for persons of all abilities and ages to enjoy.

334-501-2930 www.auburnalabama.org/parks

Real Estate Agents

HomeLink Realty ad on page 29

310 Samford Village Court Auburn

With years of experience helping local buyers and sellers just like yourself, we know how to locate the finest properties and negotiate the best deals. It’s our job to know about the latest market conditions, government regulations, and upcoming developments — so that you don’t have to. As your Buyer’s Representative, we can make the process of house hunting much easier and more efficient than if you did it all yourself. We can help you get financing, guide you to local neighborhoods, help you determine your budget, and prioritize a list of essential features that you need in your next home. Selling a house on your own can be an overwhelming task. There’s advertising to plan and budget for, open houses and private showings to arrange, purchase offers to negotiate, contract contingencies to worry about, and complicated paperwork to fill out. Make it easy on yourself by putting your home in the hands of seasoned professionals. We have extensive experience marketing properties and showing them to their best advantage.

334-329-5055 www.thehomelink.com

Berkshire Hathaway

334-826-1010 www.bhhspreferredauburn.com

Auburn Realty

334-887-8777 www.auburnrealty.com

Toland Realty

334-329-7390 www.tolandrealty.com

Weichert Realty

334-887-2070 www.weichert.com/AL/Lee/Auburn/

Where To Start

City of Auburn

334-501-7260 www.auburnalabama.org

City of Opelika

204 South 7th Street Opelika

334-705-5150 www.opelika-al.gov

Lee County www.leeco.us

Great place to find area information regarding the government, city information, schools and community resources.

Grading Family Movies: Streaming, Digital Rentals, and Theatrical Releases

Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3

A dangerous megalomaniac named The High Evolutionary is obsessed with Rocket, the talking raccoon. When his attempt to kidnap Rocket go es lethally wrong, the Guardians learn that Rocket has a “kill switch” that prevents medical care without the entry of a proprietary code – one that’s held by the mastermind himself. There’s nothing new in this tired flick, except for the first sexual expletive in a Marvel film and a scene of blackout drinking. Parents will be unimpressed and only hardcore Marvel fans will enjoy this franchise outing Photo ©Walt

Disney Studios Motion Pic tures

Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret

After a move to the suburbs, eleven -year-old Margaret tries to make friends in her new neighborhood, figure out her own religious beliefs, deal with a generational family conflict, and manage the emotional challenges of puberty. Based on Judy Blume’s well-known novel, this film takes a tender look at the upheavals of the preteen years. Characters are treated gently, and the discussion of puberty is frank and determinedly reassuring. Although the topics are teen -focused, the film appeals to adults who grew up with the books and want a hit of nostalgia. Photo ©Lionsgate

Knights of the Zodiac

While seeking his kidnapped sister, Seiya meets Alman, who tells him that he has superpowers and is destined to protect the reincarnat ion of the goddess Athena. To succeed, he must learn to harness the powers within . Based on a manga series, this movie also borrows heavily from Star Wars. Not surprisingly, it features several dynamic scenes of magical combat but other negative content is minimal . This derivative movie won’t impress adults but it will provide a good t ime to the tweens and teens for whom it was made Photo © Stage 6 Films

Caleb has grown up on a lunar colony and after his father’s death, he’s being transferred to the planet Omega. Before he leaves, he and his friends plan a rover road trip to a distant crater his parents used to visit. Far, far better than Disney’s usual streaming films, this movie features believable world building and a plot that grapples with injustice, family problems, grief, and taking charge of one’s destiny. Best of all, it does so without graphic violence and only occasional profanity. This is a good choice for family movie night with older kids and teens . Photo ©Disney+

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Wendy is preparing to leave for boarding school when Peter Pan pays her a visit. He sweeps Wendy and her brothers, John and Michael, off to Neverland where they meet the Lost Boys, Tiger Lily, and a band of pirates led by the evil Captain Hook. This is a polished adaptation of the classic children’s book , with a distinct visual design, but it feels bland and somehow pointless. That said, it avoids the blatant racism found in the novel and Disney’s 1953 version, which is a plus Photo ©Disney+