by The Observer Staff | Mar 2, 2023 | Sean Dietrich
Ash Wednesday. The first day of Lent. I saw him in a Birmingham supermarket. He was young. Latino. Maybe 11 or 12. He was wandering through the aisles, helping random people. I have been writing this column for a decade now. Some days it’s a struggle. Some days...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 2, 2023 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY AACT AUBURN — Auburn Area Community Theatre (AACT) Young Performers, ages 13 to 18, are gearing up to bring audiences tales of mystery and enduring friendship with “Holmes & Watson: The Game’s Afoot.” This show is directed by AACT Young...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 2, 2023 | Community
Garrett and Robin Dixon of Lee County were named Peanut Division winners in the Alabama Farmers Federation 2023 Outstanding Young Farm Family (OYFF) contest during the organization’s Young Farmers Conference in Birmingham Feb. 25. The statewide contest is for farmers...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 2, 2023 | Community, Schools
Hannah Dobos, director of Children’s Ministry, was the special reader on Monday, Feb. 27. Dr. Suess Day is celebrated as National Read Across America Day, March...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 2, 2023 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY LCLC OPELIKA — Thanks to a Mobile Learning Fund grant award from New Readers Press, the Lee County Literacy Coalition (LCLC) is launching additional ESL services for adult learners. While LCLC is proud of its ESL book club and plans to continue...
