Martial arts class

Owners Harry Harris and Donna Bouchard announce that the Phoenix Academy of Martial Arts has opened for classes for students ages 2 and up for traditional karate, kickboxing, self-defense and yoga. The academy is located at 1225 Center St., Auburn, and is open Monday through Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m., and Saturday from 7 a.m.-noon. The first class was held Oct. 1. For more information about classes, call 577-4179 or 577-1046, or visit: www.phoenixkarateacademy.com. Shown with the academy's sign, painted and donated by Lawrence Stevens of Greene, are, front row, from left, Brooke Moran, Trish Carr, Corey Bouchard, Jason Carr, Jamie McLeod, Derek Plourde, Senpai Donna Bouchard and Stevens. Second row, Senpai Connor Harris, Karen Plourde, Drew Bennett, Ken Haskins, Tyler Haskins, Senpai Harry Harris. Back row, Tori Carr, Emma Pierce, Tom Pierce, Mike Plourde, Steve Carr and Danielle Carr.