Auburn Community Orchestra to perform Holiday Pops concert Tues., Nov. 29
The Auburn Community Orchestra (ACO) will perform their Holiday Pops concert at Auburn United Methodist Church this year. This event will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 29, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ACO will perform classical and seasonal favorites hoping to spread holiday cheer to the Auburn community. Admission is free.
ACO is under the direction of Natalie Smith, a native of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, who is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in music education with certificates in college and university teaching and program evaluation. She is a graduate teaching assistant for the Department of Music at Auburn University. Prior to beginning at Auburn, Smith served as an elementary instrumental teacher for Baltimore County Public Schools. During this time, she also served as the pep band coordinator/director at Mount St. Mary’s University in Maryland, where she built a new band play at their division I basketball games. Smith’s orchestral experience includes performing in the East Carolina University Symphony Orchestra, New Carolina Sinfonia, Trent River Chamber Orchestra, Eastern Symphony Orchestra and substituting in other various orchestras.
ACO partners with the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center to provide orchestral concerts in the community. This event is free to the public. For more information, contact the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center at (334) 501-2963 or visit auburnalabama.org/arts.
The Holiday Wrap Up
Have all your presents gift wrapped this Holiday Season at the Holiday Wrap Up event. Auburn Parks and Recreation will offer its annual gift-wrapping service just in time for the 2022 holidays. Sign up for the day that fits your schedule best and drop off the items you need wrapped. Pick them up wrapped and ready to go same day. You can choose from our limited selection of paper or you can supply your own. The Holiday Wrap Up dates are December 12-18. The gift wrapping is complimentary but you must register for a time to drop off your gifts at auburnalabma.org/parks then go to register.
Daddy Daughter Date Night Tickets go on sale Mon., Dec. 5
The 33rd-annual Daddy Daughter Date Night is quickly approaching, and tickets will go on sale Dec. 5. This year's event will be held at the Auburn Junior High School Fieldhouse Gym (new gym).
Daddy Daughter Date Night will be held Friday, Feb. 10, and Saturday, Feb. 11, from 6:30-9 p.m. each night. This year’s theme is “Magic In The Air” and will feature a teal and gold color scheme with peacock feather and glitter accents — think Cirque du Soleil-esque. Enjoy food, music and dancing, have your photo taken and visit with special guests.
Tickets will go on sale online on Monday, Dec. 5, at 8 a.m. Please note, because of the swap to the MyRec online registration system, attendees must purchase a “father” ticket for each father figure attending and a separate “daughter” ticket for each daughter attending. Customers will receive scannable codes in their email and must present these on their purchased night to enter the dance. Tickets are only valid for the night they were purchased. Tickets are non-transferable and cannot be resold or given to another family. All ticket sales for the event are final. Visit auburnal.myrec.com to purchase tickets.
For more information, contact Elizabeth Kaufman at 334-501-2939.
2023 Winter Program Registration begins online Mon., Nov. 7
The 2023 Auburn Parks and Recreation winter brochure is now available in print or online at auburnalabama.org/parks. Printed brochures are available at the Harris Center, the Auburn Public Library and all Auburn Parks and Recreation facilities.
Registration for winter programs will begin Mon., Nov. 7. Visit auburnal.myrec.com to create an account to register for fall programs, fall youth athletics or to reserve a park, pavilion or facility. For more information, call 334-501-2930.
Last week to register for Jingle Jog 5k and Santa Stroll Fun Run
The Jingle Jog 5k and Santa Stroll Fun Run are here again – so pull out those Santa hats and ugly sweaters! Join Active Auburn on Saturday, December 3rd at 6:30 a.m. as we ring in the holiday season in style! The Santa Stroll Fun Run (1 mile) will begin at 6:30 a.m. at Toomer’s Corner and the Jingle Jog 5k will begin at 7:00 a.m. at Toomer’s Corner.
A schedule of registration fees is as follows:
Santa Stroll Fun Run:
Late Registration: November 28– Dec. 2: $25
Day-of Registration: December 3: $35
Jingle Jog 5k:
Late Registration: November 28 – Dec. 2: $35
Day-of Registration: December 3: $45
In order to be guaranteed a t-shirt, participants must register by Thursday, November 17th.
CityMarket vendor applications now open
Are you a local grower or artisan wanting to share your products with those in the community? Apply to be a vendor at Auburn Parks and Recreations 2023 City Market! City Market vendor applications will open Monday, November 14th, City Market will be held Saturdays from May 20th to August 26th at Town Creek Park, from 8 – 11am, with vendor set-up beginning at 7am.
Farmers, growers, and artists who are interested in participating in the City Market must fill out an online application or apply in person at the Harris Center (425 Perry Street).
For more information, link to vendor applications and City Market handbook please visit www.auburnalabama.org/citymarket or contact Sarah Cook, Market Coordinator, at scook@auburnalabama.org.
Letters to Santa Mailboxes Nov. 22-Dec. 15
The Letters to Santa mailboxes are back this holiday Season at the Harris Center, 425 Perry Street and Boykin Community Center 400 Boykin Street. Auburn Parks and Recreation has a direct line to the North Pole. Have your child write their letter to Santa, make sure to include your child’s name and address and no postage necessary. Santa will send a letter back to your child just in time for Christmas! The mailboxes will be on site Tuesday November 22 through Thursday December 15.
Health and Fitness Fair vendor applications now open
Auburn Parks and Recreation is hosting a Health and Fitness Fair on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Frank Brown Recreation Center from 2-6 p.m. The fair will be open to the public and will encourage citizens to be more health conscious during the new year.
Vendor registration is $20, and all vendors are asked to donate a door prize item, offer a service or teach a class. Each vendor will be provided with a 6-foot table and two chairs or a space equal to that. Set-up for vendor tables will begin at 1 p.m. and end at 1:45 p.m. Vendors are required to have information at their tables for attendees to take.
The Health and Fitness Fair is a great opportunity for Auburn area residents to connect with local fitness and health studios, gyms and health and wellness organizations. Applications must be received by Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. Applications can be submitted online or in-person at the Harris Center. All vendors will be placed on an automatic wait list until coordinators are able to review your application. Once your application has been approved, you will have to pay the $20 vendor fee. Online vendor applications can be found at auburnal.myrec.com.
If you have questions or need more information, please contact Maura Toohey at (334) 501-2940 or mtoohey@auburnalabama.org.
Auburn Parks and Recreation accepting reservation request online
Auburn Parks and Recreation is now accepting facility and park reservation requests online. Those who wish to reserve a facility, athletic facility, or park pavilion can complete their application for request using their online account at auburnal.myrec.com.
Please make all requests at least two weeks prior to the desired reservation date in order to leave time for the approval process. Requests must be reviewed and approved by the facility director and department director. Once approved, payments can be made online using a credit card or by cash or check in-person at the Harris Center.
Frank Brown Recreation Center Membership Card Required to play racquetball and free basketball
Auburn Parks and Recreation now requires membership cards for free play basketball and racquetball.
Free play basketball and racquetball at Frank Brown Recreation Center are open free of charge to citizens who live, work or attend school within the city limits of Auburn, AL and to non-citizens for a one-time $25.00 fee. A membership must be acquired for free play basketball and racquetball regardless of age. Replacement cards will cost $25.00 regardless of residency. The membership card is non-transferable and can only be used by the card holder. You must be at least 13 years of age to participate in free play basketball and 15 years of age to participate in racquetball. Children ages 13-18 must have a waiver signed by a parent/guardian at the time of application.
Memberships can be obtained at the Harris Center Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. To view a membership application, including a list of acceptable proof of residency documents, visit auburnalabama.org/parks.
Frank Brown Recreation Center is open Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m.-11 a.m. and Sun. 1-5 p.m. The Frank Brown Recreation Center is located at 235 Opelika Road. For more information call 334-501-2962.
Frank Brown Membership Application
Yarbrough Tennis Center Updates
Check out the Spring 2022 Auburn Parks and Recreation's Fall brochure for information about tennis clinics. Auburn Parks and Recreation offers tennis clinics for children and adults. For more information visit www.auburnalabma.org/parks to view the brochure online or contact Sarah Hill at shill@auburnalabama.org if you have additional questions.
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