Month: August 2013

In Search of Walkers and Racers

My planned trip to the Atlanta Motor Speedway (AMS) this weekend calls for a Wednesday Morning Departure. With that being said, that is always the plan, however in the past I have scurried around getting late minute things ready to go for the adventure and finally leave on Thursday.Ā  Ah, but this year should be different, as Iā€™ve done a little something every day for the past several weeks. My house/dog sitter arrives Wednesday so… Read More

Auditions This Weekend!

Auditions for “Papa’s Angels”,Ā Union Springs’ Red Door Theatre’s 2013 holiday production,are this coming Sunday, 8/25, and Monday, 8/26. The script has speaking parts for six men, two women and seven children ranging in age from 7-16, five of whom are stair-step in age. Some will need to sing. Children’s ages are flexible; they just need to look close to the age needed. Ā Additional children are needed to fill the elementary school scene. Musicians who play… Read More

Recycle Your Electronics in September – Save The Date

The East Alabama Recycling Partnership (EARP)Ā will host an Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, September 28Ā businesses are encouraged to participate in the countywide event. The event will takeĀ place at Saugahatchee Square at 3700 Pepperell Parkway in Opelika. The event will beĀ from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saugahatchee Square was formerly named Midway Plaza.Ā The Electronics Recycling Event will provide an opportunity for citizens to dispose ofĀ used electronics in an environmentally responsible manner. The following items canĀ be brought… Read More

Opelika Students Return to Class Monday

It’s Back To School for the students of Opelika Schools and the first week schedule has a few more items other than class. First, students return to class on Monday (8/19) for a full day of class. Carver Primary will hold an Open House on Tuesday (8/20) at 6PM, there’s the Band-O-Rama Thursday (8/22) at 6:30 PM at the all new Bulldog Stadium. Also Thursday Morris Avenue Imtermedate will hold Open House for 4th and… Read More

Media News: Dufner Not Only Winner Sunday

Jason Dufner took the prize, but CBS came out a winner too in Sunday’s broadcast of the final round of the PGA championship: Ratings were up 30% from last year (3.0/8 versus 2.3/5). By the time the PGA Championship ended Sunday with American Jason Dufner bringing home the victory, TNT had averaged a 1.2 U.S. household rating and 1.6 million viewers across four days of broadcasts. Live streaming viewership on PGA.com was up 69% (down… Read More

Countdown to NASCAR in Atlanta

With 18 days to go before leaving for the Atlanta Motor Speedway and the Biggest Labor Day Party in the south, I started working on the Jayco Camper.Ā  Normally, I would be doing this aweek before, but Iā€™ve got some extra energy this week and thought it would be good to start now.Ā  I had several problems on the last outing, so Iā€™ve been working thru the list to tackle each of them. For some… Read More

Opelika School Dates of Importance

Important Back to School Dates: First Day of School is Monday, August 19, 2013 (full day) *Meet Your Teacher Day is August 15, 2013 (Pre-K through 5th grade) OHS Schedule Pick Up is August 1, 2013 1:00-4:00 p.m. in the Sports Arena Lobby at OHS OHS Freshman Orientation is August 13, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Opelika Center for Performing Arts OMS Schedule Pick Up is August 16, 2013 10:00 a.m. for 6th graders… Read More

Taste Like…

I’ve been drinking a bit more water lately and had someone ask if the water tasted funny the last few days. With my incredible senses, I didn’t notice anything, but this was posted to the water boards website a few days ago… The odd odor and taste many Opelika residents have experienced in their water in the last few days is not a cause for alarm. Itā€™s aggravating and unpleasant, but is it safe for… Read More

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