Envision Opelika

As I approached this column, I thought about some New Years Resolutions, but since I can’t ever seem to keep them, especially the one about loosing weight I figured I’d go in another direction for the beginning of the New Year.   Some of you probably got a new calendar, either on your wall or part of your planner.  So today I’ll give you some things to post for the coming year.  I guess it’s my “Save the Date” look ahead.

I’ll start with today’s official kickoff of the Lee County Red Cross Heroes campaign at the Hilton Garden Inn. You probably won’t add it to the calendar at this point, but if you have the time and would like to be a part of this annual fund raiser, then join them between 4 and 6 this afternoon. Opelika’s Electronics Recycle Day is the 17th. Then the City of Opelika and the Dream Day Foundation will have a special observance of Martin Luther King Day at the Performing Arts Center on Monday, January 19th.  This event is moving from Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church due to ever growing crowds that attend.   More information can be found on the city’s website.  Of course history will be made on the next day, January 20th with the inauguration of Barack Obama as our 44th President. 

Jumping ahead to March you’ll find several events. On Saturday the 14th  it’s the Lee County Red Cross Heroes Take Flight at the Robert G. Pitts Airport. Its lots of fun for kids of all ages and I certainly enjoyed my flight aboard DC-3 that windy morning last year. Maybe it won’t be so cold for this year’s event.  Spring Break begins Monday, March 16th then Opelika High School Theatre Department opens Les Miserable’s on March 27th and Keep Opelika Beautiful Garden in the Park is the 28th.  I enjoy that event, but will be off for a special event for me, my 40th High School Reunion in Thomson, Georgia.  I wonder if anyone else has gained a few pounds.

April brings Easter on the 12th, Earth Day on the 22nd and Auburn Cityfest on April 25th.  If you’ve been a fan of downtown Opelika’s On the Tracks, the food and wine event each fall, you’ll be pleased to hear that this year it’s on the calendar twice.  The spring event will be May 1st.  Mothers Day is May 10th.  Auburn has an event that I would love to see expanded to Opelika.  I had discussed with some biking friends last year. I could devote more on this and will in coming months.  Auburns Bike to Work & School Competition is May 15th .School is out for the summer on the 21st for Opelika and Lee Scott and the 22nd for Auburn and Lee County.  Gosh, I find myself out of room and only half done with the year, but this should give you a few things to watch for.  I’d like to wish you a happy and safe New Year.  See you next month.

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