Weather forces changes to Huntingdon's weekend athletic schedule

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Friday, February 17th, 2012, 11:04am

Weather forces changes to Huntingdon's weekend athletic schedule

The weather forecast for rain on Saturday has forced changes to Huntingdon’s athletic schedule this weekend.

The two changes so far involve baseball and softball.

The baseball team was originally scheduled to play the University of Wisconsin-Platteville on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The revised schedule calls for a doubleheader on Friday, beginning at 4 p.m. , no game on Saturday and a 1 p.m. game on Sunday.

Softball’s season-opening doubleheader with Berry, originally scheduled for Saturday, has been postponed. The game is set to be made up on April 22.

A decision on Saturday’s tennis matches is expected to be made on Friday. The men’s and women’s tennis teams are scheduled to host Louisiana College.

Huntingdon’s remaining home events for this weekend are still on schedule. Men’s tennis is set to host Tuskegee at 1 p.m. on Friday and men’s lacrosse is set to debut at Samford Stadium on Saturday.

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AUM's Homecoming 2012 events

Submitted by John Shryock

Friday, February 17th, 2012, 10:39am

Friday, Feb. 17, 6-9 p.m.

The Year of the Warhawk alumni reception

AUM alumni and friends are invited to attend a Chinese New Year-themed alumni reception on the 10th floor of the Library Tower. Festivities will include heavy hors d' oeuvres, live music, an appearance by the university’s new mascot Curtiss, and a fireworks show. Tickets are $20, free to members of the AUM Alumni Association. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 334-244-3369.

Saturday, Feb. 18, 11:30 a.m.

AUM Homecoming Parade

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AUM Homecoming 2012 celebrations continue

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Friday, February 17th, 2012, 10:09am

AUM Homecoming 2012 celebrations continue

This week will mark Auburn Montgomery's first homecoming celebration since changing its mascot to the Warhawks in August. The public, particularly the univeristy's more than 30,000 alumni, is invited to campus to attend the following events:

Saturday, February 18, 11:30 a.m.: AUM Homecoming Parade
The first AUM homecoming parade in recent memory, the family-friendly event will feature more than 30 parade floats, including the Jefferson Davis High School marching band, complete with prize throws. AUM mascot Curtiss and Auburn University mascot Aubie will also make an appearance. The parade will begin near the Taylor Road entrance to campus and travel up East Drive to Senator’s Drive, ending at the duck pond near the Oliver Road entrance. Admission and parking are free. A tailgate will follow from noon to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the Physical Education Complex.

Saturday, February 18, 2:00 p.m.

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Talk of the Town Tour arriving in Montgomery

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Friday, February 17th, 2012, 10:04am

Talk of the Town Tour arriving in Montgomery

Younger Music Group, The Genesiz Lounge, Anointed Warrior Hill Church and Strick City Radio are bringing the Talk of the Town Tour to Montgomery, Al and we would like you to support our efforts to bring a new uplifting, conscious hip hop sound to our youth! Saturday, February, 25, 2012 at the Governor's House Hotel & Convention Center - 2705 East South Blvd. Montgomery, AL 36116.

Everyone talks about how hip hop is dead and how there is nothing positive in the music kids are listening to today. That is simply not the case! There is good music out here, with an energy that feeds light and life, music with a strong beat and dope lyrics.

DJ Strick of Birmingham will be mastering the music, playing the latest in Christian hip hop and Rhythm & Praise.

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Southern Homes & Gardens presents Camellia Festival & special guest James Farmer

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Friday, February 17th, 2012, 9:33am

Southern Homes & Gardens presents Camellia Festival & special guest James Farmer

Spring is right around the corner for the River Region and that means many good things are on the horizon: warmer weather, brighter days, gentle breezes and the chance to reclaim the traditional Southern outdoor lifestyle! Spring is the ideal time to rejuvenate not only ourselves after a long winter, but our landscapes as well. During winter, garden beds and landscapes often goes neglected leaving them looking tired and sparse. What’s the cure? Receiving a healthy dose of inspiration and trusted expert advice from Southern Homes and Gardens during the Camellia Festival this weekend, February 17th – 19th, at the East Montgomery store location on Vaughn Road. Hours for the event are 8am – 6pm Friday and Saturday, February 17-18th and Noon until 5pm Sunday, February 19th.

Attendees will enjoy free seminars at the Vaughn Rd.

James Farmer’s new book, “A Time to Plant: Southern Style Garden Living” teaches respect for the age-old rules of flower and vegetable gardening in the Deep South (e.g., May is the time for pruning), in a fresh voice that resonates love of life and entertaining at home. Farmer’s recent published efforts will not disappoint in this hardcover book filled with inspirational photography, mouth-watering recipes for seasonal meals, and even floral suggestions for arrangements and centerpieces.

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RTJ Golf Trail offers $20 golf on the 20th in 2012!

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Friday, February 17th, 2012, 9:14am

RTJ Golf Trail offers $20 golf on the 20th in 2012!

What started as a concept to enhance the image of a state has turned out to be one of the most successful achievements in the golf industry.

In 1992 the first golf courses opened on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail in Alabama. The vision of creating a golf trail came from Dr. David G. Bronner, the CEO of the Retirement Systems of Alabama. The golf course designs started with Robert Trent Jones after coming out of retirement and have continued with Roger Rulewich, Jones’ protégé. The original courses opened in 1992 and additional courses have been added over the years. In 2011, greens were replaced on several courses. Silver Lakes underwent a significant renovation after tornado damage in 2011.

Now that all 26 courses on 11 different sites are up and running, you are the one who gets to celebrate.

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ASU is offering free tax preparation service

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Friday, February 17th, 2012, 6:30am

ASU is offering free tax preparation service

Alabama State University is offering free tax assistance to those who need help preparing their tax returns. In order to qualify, one must either be an ASU student OR a resident of Montgomery who made $50,000 or less in 2011.

Tax preparers will be available on Saturday, February 18th from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in rooms 111 and 112 in the ASU College of Business Administration building, located at North University Drive.

This service will be available every Saturday through April 15th and appointments are not needed.

Eligible taxpayers must bring the following materials: