BY LOGAN HURSTONFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Rising Gardens is set to host its first market of 2025 on Sunday, March 23, from 1 to 5 p.m. at 231 E. Drake Ave. in Auburn.The market was created in 2021 by a team of concerned citizens as a way to bring fresh, organic produce from the farmer directly to the community. Co-founders Sam, Ada and Rasika, who asked that their last names not be used, plan on holding a Rising Gardens Market every two to...
BY ANN CIPPERLY FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — With a wide variety of the area’s top restaurants serving dishes, the 10th annual Taste of the Town will provide an evening of food and beverages Tuesday, April 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Museum of East Alabama in downtown Opelika. From appetizers to desserts, chefs will showcase a tasting of their best dishes, while a silent auction will feature a variety of items and packages.Restaurants...
CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES OPELIKA — Vocational Rehabilitation Service Field Supervisor Mary Browning has received the 2025 Presidential Distinguished Professional Award from the Alabama Transition Specialties Division of the Alabama Rehabilitation Association (ARA).The award, which was presented during the First Biennial State of Alabama Transition Conference in Opelika, honored Mary for her dedicated service,...
AU named No. 1 seed in NCAA basketball tourney CONTRIBUTED BY AU ATHLETICS AUBURN — The Auburn men’s basketball team earned a historic No. 1 overall seed in the 2025 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship as the field of 68 was announced March 16.The SEC regular-season champion Tigers (28-5) received one of a league-record 14 bids and will make their 14th all-time tournament appearance.Auburn is the top seed in the South Region and will...
Free Concert by the East Alabama Community Band - Monday, March 17 Stained Glass: A Sacred Music Concert Join the East Alabama Community Band on St. Patrick's Day for an evening of beautiful wind band works with a sacred inspiration.March 17 at 6:30 PMLakeview Baptist Church - AuburnFREE AdmissionDonations to the EACB will be accepted *Program will include:- The Star Spangled Banner- Fanfare and Hymn: A Mighty Fortress - Jay Bocook- Amazing...
CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Auburn Parks and Recreation is excited to introduce a new membership structure designed to provide greater access and affordability for residents to enjoy Parks and Recreation facilities.This update coincides with the addition of the Lake Wilmore Park Recreation Center, a brand-new facility featuring a fitness center, indoor track, basketball courts, pickleball courts and pool.Auburn residents are invited...
Community
The 12th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser is this Friday, March 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center, located at 222 E. Drake Ave. in Auburn. Every ticket purchased is a direct donation to the Food Bank of East Alabama. For a $20...
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LOACHAPOKA — Auburn University’s Engineers Without Borders is inviting everyone to the 4th Annual Water Cycle, a gravel cycling event on Saturday, March 29, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held at Pioneer Park,...
BY LOGAN HURSTONFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Rising Gardens is set to host its first market of 2025 on Sunday, March 23, from 1 to 5 p.m. at 231 E. Drake Ave. in Auburn.The market was created in 2021 by a team of concerned citizens as a way to bring...
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