Month: March 2011

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From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on March 23, 2011. View the original page.

From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on March 20, 2011. View the original page.

From Buddies Bert and Andrew in Boston… It seems like only yesterday that we were putting the last of our Samuel Adams ® Winter Lager empties into the recycling bins, and welcoming in the slightly milder weather with the  crisp and hoppy Samuel Adams Noble Pils . But as the clocks spring ahead, we know that the seasons are about to change once again, and with it will go this wonderful seasonal brew .  Like… Read More

Several days ago, I posted this about several artist gathering to raise some money for the Japanese Red Cross.   So  far Iain has raise $1200.  He’s added this original work today and with so many Auburn fans, this should be a be a big hit. In his words…   My wife Noelle and I were talking about the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan last night and describing how helpless we felt watching the… Read More

Okay, so this may not be big news to most of Opelika but good friend Steve Penland, aka Redman, had a birthday on Wednesday.  Normally he’s been known to slip away to the Florida coast and hide on this day.  But not this year.  We didn’t plan a formal party but when you’re Redman and it’s midweek at the Pub, lots of friends tend to drop by with greetings.  He’s pretty funny about presents, so… Read More

From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on March 15, 2011. View the original page.

From good friend and neighbor Iain Stewart….  My wife Noelle and I were talking about the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan last night and describing how helpless we felt watching the news coverage. Each day brings more shocking news and truly heartbreaking stories. It’s so easy to feel small and unable to help and the frustration of watching as we  sit comfortably and safe in our home makes the feeling that much stronger. As… Read More

The Unity Run is one event in or around the park that Saturday. The Opelika Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, Envision Opelika Unity Run and Garden in the Park will be Saturday, March 26 at (or near) the Opelika Municipal Park. The organizations coordinating these events encourage the community to spend the day at the park.

From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on March 14, 2011. View the original page.

From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on March 12, 2011. View the original page.

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From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on March 12, 2011. View the original page.

Rainwater is the topic of the day at Pioneer Park’s Second Saturday event March 12.  Doyle Keasal, with Auburn University’s Cooperative Extension Service, is conducting a workshop to teach interested citizens to make their own residential rainwater harvesting systems.  The workshop is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Each participant will leave with a completed 50-gallon rain barrel and the knowledge to put it to use. Keasal will also provide workshop participants and others a… Read More