homes for sale: Auburn, Opelika host Easter events
- 03/31/15 10:18 PM
Lindy Oller/Opelika-Auburn News
Spring is in the air and Easter is just around the corner as Auburn and Opelika prepare for their citywide Easter events.
Auburn is celebrating its 34 th annual Easter egg hunt Saturday at 10 a.m. in Kiesel Park.
There will be more than 35,000 eggs spread out across a four-acre area.
“We’re doing things a little bit differently this year. In the past, all of the children hunted in their age groups at the same time,” said Alison Hall, community and special programs director for Auburn Parks and Recreation. “This year, we are breaking the groups … (4 comments)
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homes for sale: Alabama residential sales in February increase 10 percent
- 03/30/15 05:55 AM
By Alabama Center for Real Estate (ACRE)
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on March 30, 2015 at 9:57 AM, updated March 30, 2015 at 11:32 AM Alabama residential sales in February increase 10 percent; 68 percent of local markets improve from last year
Click here to view or print the entire February report compliments of the ACRE Corporate Cabinet.
Alabama home sales up 10% vs February 2014. February sales up 35% from bottom in 2011. Infograph courtesy of ACRE. All rights reserved.Alabama Center for Real Estate (ACRE) Sales: Alabama residential sales totaling 3,216 units in February reflect an increase of 10.4 percent growth from the same period a year earlier. … (6 comments)
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homes for sale: Auburn NanoDays 2015
- 03/29/15 10:26 PM
Auburn NanoDays 2015 Sponsored by Auburn University College of Engineering Join us for hands-on experiments that demonstrate science at the nanoscale for grades 2-10! Wednesday, April 1, 2015 from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Agricultural Heritage Park Pavilion located at 620 N. Donahue Drive, Auburn, AL 36832. This is a national event, and more information can be found at the Nanodays National Website, nisenet.com/nanodays.There is no fee to attend the Auburn event but registration is required, see the website. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. For further questions, please contact AuburnNanodays@gmail.com Hope to see you there! … (5 comments)
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homes for sale: A close look at the types of zoning districts in Auburn
- 03/27/15 12:20 AM
Thought this was an excellent article on zoning in the City of Auburn, AL.
Brian Woodham brian@auburnvillager.com@btwoodham on Twitter | 0 comments
Third in a series exploring zoning within the city
In the third part of the series exploring zoning with the city of Auburn, we'll take a close look at the types of zoning districts, where they're located, and what's permitted or conditional in each zone.
With Auburn still predominately a residential city, neighborhood zones are the most prolific type of zone in the city.
The older, established traditional neighborhoods in town are zoned as Neighborhood Conservation District (NC).
NC is the most restrictive … (9 comments)
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homes for sale: Rate changes, expansions: Chewacla keeps up with times
- 03/26/15 06:12 AM
Allison Blankenship allison@auburnvillager.com@ac_blankenship on Twitter | 0 comments
Plans to expand certain amenities within Chewacla State Park are on the horizon as the park adjusts to recent entrance and service fee changes and prepares to switch over to a more modern campground and cabin reservation system.
Essentially, there's a lot going on at Chewacla.
The state park, which offers features like hiking trails, a geocaching course and new mountain bike trails, increased its entrance fees by $1 at the beginning of March. The increase, which was implemented in all Alabama state parks, was in response to rising park costs, such as increased health insurance rates … (0 comments)
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homes for sale: Easter on the Square
- 03/24/15 11:25 PM
Easter on the Square Come enjoy unique and spectacular Egg-tivities for children second grade and under. Come out for an old fashioned good time on April 4. Egg-tivities, 10 a.m.- Arts and craft fun for ages 2nd grade and under. Make parade decorations, hat, Bunny-ears, vest, tie or bonnet. Have picture made with the Easter Bunny; enjoy cotton candy, lemonade, cookies and storytellers on Courthouse Square.
The Easter Parade, 10:45 a.m.- Join the Easter Bunny, the Easter Egg, the Baby Egg and the Easter Chicken for an old fashioned parade around Courthouse Square. Show off bonnets and other Easter crafts as you take … (2 comments)
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homes for sale: Great Flashlight Egg Hunt
- 03/24/15 11:16 PM
Great Flashlight Egg Hunt The City of Opelika will host a Great Flashlight Egg Hunt on April 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Moore Stadium. Hunt for eggs in the dark! Bring a flashlight and a basket. Look for special prizes and "rock eggs". The event is for 3rd-5th graders. Date: April 02, 2015
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Moore StadiumOpelika, AL 36801
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homes for sale: Never give up!
- 03/24/15 01:05 AM
Think we all have moments that enable us to relate to good ole Charlie Brown. Sometimes all the odds seem stacked against us and we don't know if we can take another step forward. Thought this would be a good message for us during those tough times. Never give up even when the going gets rough and you feel like you can't keep up the momentum needed. When you cross the finish line you'll be happy you kept your goal in front of you and did not give up.
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homes for sale: Bark in the Park
- 03/23/15 12:08 AM
Bark in the Park Sponsored by Auburn Parks and Recreation Calling all dog lovers! Auburn Parks and Recreation will host Bark in the Park, an event celebrating responsible dog ownership, on Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Kiesel Park. This FREE community event is open to all dog owners and their favorite four-legged friends. Bring your friends and family, both two-legged and four-legged, and join Auburn Parks and Recreation for a morning of doggone good fun at the park! Visit a variety of educational booths, shop with local pet vendors, take advantage of low-cost rabies vaccinations, and enjoy door prizes … (5 comments)
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homes for sale: "Step forward into growth or step back into safety"
- 03/22/15 11:50 PM
It takes a lot of courage sometimes to take the next step in our growth and development. However, it's a step that must be taken if we want to grow into everything we are capable of becoming. Step out of your comfort zone today and take the steps necessary that will lead you to where you need to be in your life.
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homes for sale: Volunteers complete new Chewacla bike trail
- 03/22/15 12:18 AM
Think this is great news for bikers!
Patrick Johnston | Opelika-Auburn News | Twitter
Auburn Mayor Bill Ham offers high praise for Chewacla State Park’s newest attraction.
On Thursday, several dozen people – including many mountain biking enthusiasts — met at the upper pavilion to celebrate the opening of a new six-mile trail. It was made possible by a Recreation Trails Program grant through the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs.
Ham commended ADECA. He also praised the dozens of Central Alabama Mountain Pedalers (CAMP) volunteers who helped with construction, calling it one of the “most amazing volunteer projects” he’s seen … (4 comments)
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homes for sale: Auburn Floral Trail open through April 10
- 03/20/15 10:56 PM
Katherine Haas | Opelika-Auburn News
As the chill of winter retreats until next year and buds and blooms hint at warm weather to come, showcasing the signs of spring becomes a priority for area residents wanting to open their eyes to the outdoors.
The annual Auburn Floral Trail, organized by the Auburn Beautification Council and the Auburn-Opelika Tourism Bureau, opened earlier this month and highlights some of the finest foliage the town has to offer.
The 14-mile self-guided trail, which is broken into a 3.5-mile North trail, a 10.5-mile South trail and two optional sections, takes drivers along Auburn’s neighborhood streets … (7 comments)
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homes for sale: Freddie: 2015 to Mark Best Year for Home Sales
- 03/20/15 10:51 PM
Freddie Mac economists are bullish on housing.
"This month kicks off spring home buying season," says Len Kiefer, deputy chief economist at Freddie Mac. "Between now and the end of June, we’ll see about 40 percent of all home sales for the year."
Spring Housing Market Outlook
REALTORS® More Confident for the Spring
Homebuilders Remain Cautiously Confident
It’s that optimism that has Freddie Mac forecasters expecting 2015 "to be the best year for home sales and new home construction since 2007, when total home sales were about 5.8 million for the year," according to their U.S. Economic and Housing Market Outlook … (4 comments)
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homes for sale: Happy Spring!
- 03/19/15 11:41 PM
Just wanted to wish everyone a very Happy First Day of Spring!!!!
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homes for sale: Easter egg hunt April 4 in Auburn's Kiesel Park
- 03/18/15 01:35 AM
Special to the News
The 34 th Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Auburn, which is presented by Auburn Parks and Recreation, is set for Saturday, April 4, at 10 a.m. at Kiesel Park.
Children ages 12 and under and their families are invited to participate in the free event, which will feature more than 35,000 eggs hidden across four acres. The event will be separated into four different hunt times. Children ages 3 and under will begin at 10:30 a.m., children ages 4 to 6 will begin at 10:45 a.m., children ages 7 to 9 will begin at 11 a.m. and … (0 comments)
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homes for sale: Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
- 03/16/15 11:09 PM
Wishing everyone a very Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
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homes for sale: Make today a Happy Day!
- 03/15/15 10:05 PM
Happy Monday my friends!!! Wishing everyone a a great week!!!!
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homes for sale: Happy Pi Day!
- 03/14/15 02:25 AM
Happy Pi Day!!!!
Pi Day is an annual celebration commemorating the mathematical constant π (pi). Pi Day is observed on March 14 (or 3/14 in themonth/day date format), since 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant digits of π in decimal form. In 2009, the United States House of Representatives supported the designation of Pi Day.
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homes for sale: Forest Preserve, Nature Center plans mosaic tile workshop
- 03/13/15 12:52 AM
Think this workshop looks like so much fun!
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The Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve and Nature Center will give participants the chance to leave a mark on the preserve when they hold a mosaic tile workshop on March 17 and 18.
Those attending the workshop, which will be taught by local artist Cindy Mask and the Nature Center staff, will have the opportunity to make trivets for themselves and also help construct three mosaic tile benches to be set up throughout the preserve.
Jennifer Lolley, the preserve’s outreach administrator, said the Nature Center staff will take care of … (0 comments)
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homes for sale: FEAR - "Forget Everything and Run" or "Face Everything and Rise"
- 03/11/15 10:50 PM
When we encounter fear we can either forget everything and run or face everything and rise. When we face the things we fear most and succeed we grow and learn so much! Have a wonderful day my friends!
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