Month: September 2010

Cancer Awareness Walk Saturday in Downtown Opelika

Think Pink, a breast cancer awareness walk, is in its 6th year in historic downtown Opelika this Saturday. The walk started when representatives from Opelika Main Street, East Alabama Medical Center and the American Cancer Society came together and wanted to bring breast cancer awareness to a local level. Each year, the event grows larger as more individuals come out to participate in the fight against breast cancer.  http://www.facebook.com/thinkpinkwalk – Billy Jackson took some great… Read More

Opelika Saturday Night – Research Project Continues

Well, apparently it a weekend for research.  My Saturday mornings are not the same with the departure of Red Door June.  I wish the best to Rick and Karen, hoping they realize how much many of us appreciate their efforts with the shop.  I’m probably feeling the same loss that the gentlemen that would hold court at Tyler’s each morning felt on its closure.  I actually had to make coffee, which I put in a… Read More

Opelika Friday Night

Opelika Friday Night was sure different last night compared to a few years ago. In the interest of research for the readers of the site, I ventured out to a few downtown restaurants and pubs to see what might be happening on an Auburn Game Weekend.  Of course, Opelika High was playing, so I’m sure after the game, some of those fans headed downtown after the loss to Prattville. Friend Mona joined me at Sid’s and treated… Read More

Hope Bowl Kickoff Party

The folks at Hometown Motors plan a Kickoff Party for the Opelika Vs Prattville game this week.  On Thursday from 4-7PM at the dealership at Exit 62.  Jeep Owners can bring their Jeep and Hometown will donate $25 to Quinns Ranch and the Bethany Hope Center.  Kevin Flannagan is doing the music, there’s a Jepp and 4X4 Show and you can register to win prizes. Hamburgers and Hot Dogs, plus activities for the kids. From… Read More

Irish Bred Pub Introduces VIP Member

Well, surprised as I am, I rolled into the number one slot for VIP members at the Pub tonight.  Redman came in at number two and the Knowledgy guy was number three.  Finally someone else to keep up with spending patterns and the rewards that come with  that.  You should be sure to ask for your VIP card when you return to the pub. From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News… Read More

Announcer, Actress, Rudolph dead at 88!

Billie Mae Richards, a Canadian actress best known for voicing Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in the enduring animated 1964 television special, has died. She was 88. (Source: www.radiotraffic.wordpress.com)

From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on September 16, 2010. View the original page.

Dirk Hamilton at Sundilla this�Friday

On the heels of one our best turnouts in years, Dirk Hamilton will be playing at Sundilla this Friday, September 17. Showtime is 7:30 and admission is still just $10, $8 for students and free for children 12 and under. Given our propensity for bringing in performers that have made names for themselves in other parts of the country (or world) means that the first thought some fans have about a performer is: “Who?” And… Read More

Opelika Main Street Dinner and�Auction

Saturday, Sept 11th from 7-11PM at The Cultural Center (Formerly the Miriam S. Brown School) 1103 Glenn Street in Opelika. Evening of Jazz performed by the Opelika High School Jazz Band, Great Food by Jimmy’s and wonder items to bid on. Tickets are $30 in advance per person and $35 at the door. Group or Corporate tables are $240 and seat 8. Tickets available at Fringe, Southern Crossing, Victory Designs and from any Main Street… Read More

Football Thursday All Over Downtown

Gosh, didn’t we watch college football on Monday and now Auburn takes the field and apparently the big screen.  This note from Lisa at the Event Center Downtown. Thursday, Sept 9th it’s Auburn vs. Mississippi State Tailgate.  Jimmy’s Restaurant of downtown Opelika will be serving tailgate fare. The game will be broadcast live on our HUGE 14 ft wide screen TV so you and your friends can watch and have good eats too.  Also Gus… Read More

Dog Day Saturday � Woofstock�2010

Join the Lee County Humane Society this Saturday at Kiesel Park in Auburn from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. for the 10th Anniversary celebration of Woofstock. Woofstock’s family friendly activities include a children’s fun area, K-9 demonstrations, the LCHS adoption tent, pet merchandise vendors and much more. Woofstock will offer many activities for four-legged friends including a Wash-N-Wag tent and pet contests. The celebration will feature live music from the young musicians of Tom Spicer’s Garage Band… Read More

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