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Harris Center

425 Perry St

Ann Bergman

Ann Bergman

Public Relations Specialist

LeisureLink: The City of Auburn's Parks and Recreation Weekly Newsletter

March 18-24, 2024

Eggcellent Easter Scavenger Hunt

Auburn Parks and Recreation will host its fourth-annual Eggcellent Easter Scavenger Hunt beginning Saturday, March 23, through Wednesday, March 27. The hunt will take place at a City of Auburn park or facility each day.

A clue will be posted on the Auburn Parks and Recreation Facebook page at 8 a.m. each morning of the scavenger hunt. The first clue will lead participants to one of the City’s parks or facilities. Participants will hunt for an Easter egg and must use their phones to scan the QR code on egg to find the next clue. Once they have found all the clues at that location, they will be prompted to enter their name into the drawing for a prize. Only one entry per day is allowed for each participant. Each day you participate is a chance to earn another entry!

Five lucky participants will win a $25 gift card to a local business along with an Easter basket full of goodies. Winners will be drawn at random on Thursday, March 28.

For more information, contact Gabby Filgo at [email protected], visit Auburn Parks and Recreation’s auburnalabama.org/parks.

Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center Plaque Ceremony

The Auburn community is invited to commemorate recent renovations and an addition to the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center at a plaque ceremony on Wednesday, March 27, at 3:30 p.m.

The renovation and addition to the arts center were completed at the end of February 2024. The expansion is approximately 8,000 square feet. The new space accommodates classes for diverse dance disciplines and the Dean Road Ceramics Studio by providing a new ceramics studio, classroom, and gallery space. The interior of the existing building, including the dressing room, storage area, and office have been reconfigured. Improvements to the existing building included renovating the restrooms, doorways, kitchen, dressing room, and main entrance. A new sidewalk will be constructed along the front of the facility. Additional parking is constructed along East Drake Avenue, the existing building has received roof repairs and roller shades installed.

The plaque ceremony will be at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center at 222 East Drake Avenue. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the arts center following the ceremony.

44th Annual Easter Egg Hunt – NEW LOCATION!

Join Auburn Parks and Recreation Saturday, March 30th for the 44th Annual Easter Egg Hunt! This year’s egg hunt will be held at Duck Samford Park Lower Baseball Fields. The festivities will begin at 9 a.m. There will be four hunting fields available for the following age groups: 0-3, 4-6, 7-8 & 9-10 years of age. Ten grand prizes will be awarded in each group and the Easter Bunny will be available for photos before and after the Egg Hunt. Attendees can also enjoy musical entertainment, free balloons, face painting and inflatables beginning at 9 a.m. Please remember to arrive early to check-in and find your child’s correct age group. The first age group will begin at 10:30 a.m. sharp! Egg Hunt Start times will be staggered by age group. Registration is open now for Auburn residents. Anyone outside of Auburn can begin registering Monday, March 18 if space is still available. Registration will take place at auburnalabama.org/parks/register. $5 per child for Auburn residents. $10 per child for non-residents. Every participant must be pre-registered and there will be no registration taken day of event!

0-3 Hunts at 10:30 a.m.

4-6 Hunts at 10:45 a.m.

7-8 Hunts at 11:00 a.m.

9-10 Hunts at 11:00 a.m.

Breakfast With The Bunny

Hop on over to our 3rd Annual Breakfast with the Bunny! The event will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 8 – 11 a.m. at Kiesel Park. The buffet-style breakfast is $10 per person and activities will include a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny, balloon animals, face painting, a petting zoo and egg hunt! This can’t-miss event is sure to produce some cherished family memories and adorable photo opportunities. If there is inclement weather on the day of the event, it will be moved to an indoor location. Tickets must be purchased before the event is held at auburnalabama.org/parks/register. No walk-ups will be accepted on the day of the event.

Auburn CityFest 2024 Now Accepting Vendor Applications

The Auburn CityFest Committee is currently accepting applications for Arts & Crafts and Nonprofit vendors for Auburn CityFest 2024. This year’s theme is Space Adventure and will be held Saturday, April 27, at Kiesel Park from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Auburn CityFest is Auburn’s largest FREE outdoor festival and is a great opportunity for Arts & Crafts and Nonprofit vendors to gain more exposure in the Southeast. The deadline to apply to be an Arts & Crafts vendor is April 5. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, so vendors are encouraged to apply as soon as possible due to limited space. Applications may close before the deadline if space fills up.

To apply to be a vendor for the Auburn CityFest, visit auburnal.myrec.com. For more information about the Auburn CityFest, please contact 334-501-2930 or visit auburncityfest.org.

Auburn CityFest Juried Art Show call for entries

The 19th annual Juried Art Show and Preview Reception is coming up soon, and we want to see your amazing work! Held in collaboration with Auburn CityFest 2024, the CityFest Juried Art Show and Preview Reception, sponsored by the Auburn Arts Association, will be held on Thursday, April 25th at the Historic Nunn-Winston House at Kiesel Park from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Artists ages 18 and older from Alabama or adjacent states may enter one work in their chosen medium. Application registration through auburnalabama.org/parks/register The deadline for entry forms and fees is Monday, April 22nd. The piece of work to be entered is also due by Monday, April 22nd.

City Market vendor applications now available

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 2024 City Market! City Market vendor applications are now open. City Market will be held Saturdays from May 18th to August 31st 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 Manager, at [email protected].

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.

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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 $30.00 fee. A membership must be acquired for free play basketball and racquetball regardless of age. Replacement cards will cost $30.00 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

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