by The Observer Staff | May 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika SportsPlex & Aquatics Center will open its new outdoor aquatic facility to the public on Tuesday, May 28 at 9 a.m. [UPDATED TO JUNE 8]The grand opening will be marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, May 24...
by The Observer Staff | May 23, 2024 | Events, Featured
James Dean, creator and illustrator of the beloved children’s book character, Pete the Cat, visited Opelika recently. Dean spoke and signed books at the Opelika Public Library on May 14, and on May 15 he was a special guest speaker at Carver Primary School. He...
by The Observer Staff | May 23, 2024 | Beth Pinyerd, Column
Promises and encouragement to graduates OPINION — As we teachers have seen our classes graduate, we have bittersweet heart felt feelings as we see our students finish up a good school year.As parents bond to their children, we teachers bond to our students. They...
by The Observer Staff | May 23, 2024 | Community, Education
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The AACT Academy will offer four different camps this summer for young people ages 3 to 18: “Play” in the Woods, Musical Theatre Camp, Summer Intensive Camp and Summer “Play” & Tech Camp.AACT offers sibling discounts...
by The Observer Staff | May 23, 2024 | Column, Sean Dietrich
A Memorial Day in the park OPINION — Sunset. There must be a million people gathered in Railroad Park tonight. Downtown Birmingham is crazy. There are no parking spots left. People are parking cars as far away as Milwaukee.The Alabama Symphony Orchestra is playing a...
