by The Observer Staff | Apr 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Enjoy a comforting hot or refreshing cold cup of tea and community. Ross House Coffee has opened a new location in the Greystone Mansion. Housed in the historic Auburn building, Greystone Teahouse offers a variety of teas, sweet...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 21, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Community
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Saturday, May 16, the Watoola Methodist Church will hold its 50th annual barbecue from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. and will have live music in honor of the milestone anniversary. Barbecue plates will feature slow cooked pit...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN-OPELIKA TOURISM AUBURN — The Bluegrass Festival at University Station RV Resort returns Thursday, April 23, through Saturday, April 25, bringing three days of live music, local vendors and family-friendly fun to Auburn. Gates open daily at 9...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 21, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
ONGOINGLUNCH AT THE CHAMBERThe Opelika Chamber is hosting “Lunch at the Chamber,” a weekly food truck and pop-up vendor event held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Monday at 200 S. Sixth St., Opelika. The event runs from late February through November and features a...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 21, 2026 | Column, Walt Albritton
BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — To live wisely and well, one must come to grips with the reality that life is a mixture of opposites. There is sunshine and there are dark clouds. Good times and bad times. Pain and pleasure. Life and death. Joy and sorrow. Hardship is a...
