Special Programs

https://fototrails.de/2019/02/ The Wayne Murphy Scholarships are presented to one male and one female Auburn High School senior student/athlete that display the traits former AHS Coach and Athletic Director Wayne Murphy valued and demonstrated in his life such as enthusiasm, leadership, character and a strong work ethic. This year’s recipients are Morgan Brown and Dana Echols. Morgan played football and baseball at …

The mission of Cedar Abbey is  to inspire people to connect to God through prayer, to unify the body of Christ, to be a place of refuge, to bring awareness to social justice needs, and to serve others through hospitality.   Cedar Abbey is working to restore a mid-1800’s brick warehouse to be a welcoming creative community center in downtown Opelika. …

The Wayne Murphy Scholarship Fund was established at the Community Foundation to honor the legacy of one of the true champions of Auburn High School athletics. A group of Auburn High alumni and others came together to honor Coach Murphyʼs legacy by creating a permanent scholarship fund in his memory. The Wayne Murphy Scholarships are awarded to an Auburn High …

Aviation Education Outreach hosts Fly-­In on Armed Forces Day Aviation Education Outreach (AEO) is hosting a Fly-­‐In event on May 16, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on the South side of the Auburn University Regional Airport. The Fly-­‐In will feature several vintage and war bird planes on display as well as other military vehicles. The event supports and promotes …

We can’t even begin to imagine the number of lives that will be directly touched from the contributions raised from the 2014 Dancing Stars event!  Thank you and the rest of the “Dancing Team” for the countless hours organizing this amazing event.  It truly is a privilege to be able to help children in any way, and I know your efforts …

The fourth annual Dancing Stars of East Alabama was held on Thursday, March 20, 2014. This exciting “Night at the Movies” took place at the Hotel at Auburn University ballroom and was filled with dancing and ballroom battles. Ten teams made up of local stars and professionals competed for top honors. Dancing Stars is a fundraising event under the Community Foundation of East …