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Auburn offers new membership options alongside opening of Lake Wilmore Park Recreation Center

Auburn offers new membership options alongside opening of Lake Wilmore Park Recreation Center

by The Observer Staff | Mar 11, 2025 | Featured

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...
Second Saturday at Pioneer Park in Loachapoka

Second Saturday at Pioneer Park in Loachapoka

by The Observer Staff | Mar 11, 2025 | Featured

Each month, the Lee County Historical Society hosts Second Saturday at Pioneer Park, 6500 Stage Road in Loachapoka. Historical reenactors showcase their blacksmith, textiles and gardening skills, giving participants of all ages the chance to experience hands-on...
Calendar of events | Week of March 10, 2025

Calendar of events | Week of March 10, 2025

by The Observer Staff | Mar 11, 2025 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)

MARCH 15 — PLANT SWAPBring ‘em, buy ‘em, trade ‘em, swap ‘em! Join the Lee County House Plant Group and O Grows for a good ol’ fashioned plant swap on Saturday, March 15, from 9 a.m. to noon at 1103 Glenn St. in Opelika. MARCH 19 — NAVY BAND FREE CONCERTThe U.S. Navy...
Sean of the South | Sweet Georgia Barbecue

Sean of the South | Sweet Georgia Barbecue

by The Observer Staff | Mar 11, 2025 | Column, Sean Dietrich

BY SEAN DIETRICH OPINION — Columbus, Georgia. I was eating at a barbecue joint not far from the state line.My cousin, John, insisted that this joint serves the best barbecue in the state of Georgia. He made me promise to try it.I ordered the ribs.I ate them without...
Education News | Week of March 10, 2025

Education News | Week of March 10, 2025

by The Observer Staff | Mar 11, 2025 | Education, Schools

From dance to plays, robots to health science this week’s Observer has photos from all that and...
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