Education Articles

Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center Closed during Renovations, Addition

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN  / SARA CUSTER AUBURN — The Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center was closed beginning Monday, Jan. 9, during the facility's renovation and expansion. Part of the city's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Master Plan, the project will...

Kreher Preserve & Nature Center Announces Spring, Summer Camps

CONTRIBUTED BY KPNC AUBURN — Kreher Preserve & Nature Center announced Jan. 9 that registration for its spring and summer camps is now open. These camps are extremely popular, selling over 200 spots on opening day last year. Spring Break Camp - for both Auburn and...

Teachers for the Next Generation

BY HANNAH LESTERHLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN —  After 19 years of teaching, Shannon Brandt said she had no intentions of doing anything else. But when a friend approached her with an opportunity to step into a position as an instructional coach or local...

From the Live Well Kitchen: Casseroles and Brownies

CONTRIBUTED BY ACES BY DUSTIN DUNCAN AUBURN — This recipe is perfect for the fall season. Live Well Alabama’s Baked Apples and Squash is a sweet side dish to add to any meal without skipping vegetables. An added bonus: One serving of this recipe provides nearly 40% of...