Events

Mondays: Smiths Station Military Chapter of MOAA meets weekly at Mike & Ed’s at 5 p.m. For more information leave a message at (334) 297-5581 or visit www.nonukesforiran.org.

Tuesdays: The Patriots of Liberty meet weekly at The American Grill located at the USA Outlet Center at 7 p.m. For more information, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Thursdays: Emergency Preparedness Forum meets weekly at The American Grill at the USA Outlet Center in Opelika at 6 p.m. Topics include food preparation, shelter, solar energy, gardening and where to find water. All are welcome at no charge. For more information, contact David (334) 524-8566 or Steve (334) 707-4492.

Jan. 13: A funny, but clean, comedy tour featuring Henry Cho and Jim Hope at the Event Center Downtown at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Advance tickets are $20, tickets day of are $25. A limited number of tables of four available for $100. Call (334) 705-5466 for more information.

Jan. 14: Noted American folk musicians Bob and Rose Taunton of Tallassee start a six-week beginning dulcimer class at 1 p.m. at Pioneer Park’s Trade Center Museum in Loachapoka. The $15 fee includes an instruction book.

Jan. 14: Instructor Jean Kerr begins a four-week session for straw basket-making at Pioneer Park’s Trade Center Museum in Loachapoka from 9 a.m. until noon. Supplies for two baskets are included in the $40 fee. Maximum 10 students. All learning levels welcome. Contact Kerr at 283-3060 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Jan. 15: The Auburn/Opelika Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will meet in the Eagle’s Nest Meeting Room in the back side of Monarch Estates in Auburn. Those with PD, their caregivers, family members and/or friends are invited and urged to attend. For more information contact Linda Drummond at (334) 444-2836.

Jan. 17: The 11th annual “Taste of East Alabama” at the Marriott at Grand National. Sample treats from a wide variety of businesses while listening to live entertainment (will begin playing at 7:30 p.m.). Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children. All benefits benefit the Domestic Violence Intervention Center. For more information or to buy tickets, call (334) 749-9284.

Jan. 18: The Lee County Democratic Club invites the public to its monthly meeting at the Auburn Chamber of Commerce, in Auburn. A buffet dinner ($11 each) will be served at 6 p.m. and is optional; program begins at 6:50 p.m. Dr. Gerald Johnson, director, Capital Survey Research Center, will speak about recent polling data in Alabama. The Lee County Democratic Club meets at the Auburn Chamber of Commerce the third Wednesday of every month. For further information, contact Paul Smith at 821-4635 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Jan. 18: Tschaikowsky: St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra to perform at the Opelika Center for the Performing Arts. For more information call (334) 749-8105.

Jan. 19: The January luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. at Mandarin House. Please reply to the e-vite that Mary Meadows sends or contact her at (423) 863-6844 or e-mail her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by 6 p.m. on Jan. 16. The Newcomers Club is designed to help women new to the area make a comfortable transition and build friendships. The group is open to seasoned residents as well as new residents.

Jan. 20: “Winter Brewfest” with rhythm and brews featuring singer songwriters Grayson Capps, Brandon Jenkins and Will Kimbrough at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and include three drink tickets, beer samples and a selection of over 40 beers, house wine or well drinks. Call (334) 705-5466 for more information.

Jan. 21: The Genealogical Society of East Alabama will hold its quarterly meeting at 10 a.m. at the Lewis Cooper Memorial Library, 200 S. 10th Street in Opelika. Local historian Albert Killian will present the program on the “History of Camp Opelika - Local WWII German POW facility.” Visitors are welcome.

Jan. 22 - Jan. 25: Dewain Phillips will be in revival at First Free Will Baptist Church, 103 19th Street on the Corner of 1st Avenue in Opelika, at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pastor Eric Hilyer (334) 703-3333. All are welcome.

Jan. 22: Yoga Ananda Open House Celebration at 705 Avenue D in Opelika. Come see how much we care about you at Yoga Ananda. Come try a free beginners yoga class. Enjoy free food and beverages. Sample some Thai Yoga Therapy for free. Once a year discounts will be available. Contact Kimberly Sotelo, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Jan. 24: The 10th annual “A Taste of Chocolate” sponsored by the Xi Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa at Trinity United Methodist Church from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Proceeds to Beta Xi’s Scholarship Fund. Cost is $7 per ticket. Tickets may be purchased at the door or see any Beta Xi member. Contact Kay Spriggs at 745-5226.

Jan. 27: The “David Lee Show” with the 2004 world champion of “international images of the King.” Lee will perform his tribute to Elvis, suitable for all ages. Doors open at 6 p.m., show begins at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are $15, day of tickets are $20.

Feb. 3, 10, 11: The 2012 Storybook Farm ‘Cowboy Roundup’ will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Advanced reservations only- $30 head wrangler and one cowboy, $5 additional cowboy and $10 for additional wrangler. For tickets, call (334) 444-5966 or go online to www.HopeOnHorseback.org

Feb. 3: All families of children with special needs are invited to Lakeview Baptist Church at 6 p.m. for a special evening: A nice dinner, free childcare and an encouraging word from Greg Lucas, author and parent of a son with special needs. Registration is limited. To find out more and to register go to: www.lakeviewatthewell.com

Feb. 13: The spring session of Christian Women’s Job Corps of Lee County will be at Auburn United Methodist Church. CWJC is a local ministry dedicated to equipping women in need with life and employment skills necessary to achieve self-sufficiency. CWJC reaches this goal by offering courses such as computer skills, budgeting, family relations, time management, communication, job skills, parenting, health and fitness and bible study. Applications are now being accepted and interviews are being scheduled. For more information contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (334) 524-5529.