by The Observer Staff | Jul 21, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events
CONTRIBUTED BYEAST ALABAMA ARTS OPELIKA — East Alabama Arts has announced the lineup for its 2026-27 Performance Series, featuring four performances at the Opelika Center for the Performing Arts.The season will include internationally recognized musicians, regional...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 21, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
ONGOING — LUNCH 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. 6th St., Opelika. EVERY TUESDAY — O GROWS FARMERS MARKETThe farmers market will be in...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 14, 2026 | Education
Anne Katherine Corley of Auburn High School was named the new Distinguished Young Woman (DYW) of Lee County for the class of 2027 on July 11, 2026, at the Opelika Center for the Performing Arts. Corley received $6,250 in program scholarships to use at the college of...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 14, 2026 | Featured, Schools
BY GRACIE GOODMAN | FOR THE OBSERVER The Opelika Ambassadors of Change will host a Back-to-School Supplies Giveaway on Sunday, July 26, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Covington Recreation Center at 213 Carver Ave., in Opelika. The event aims to help local families...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 14, 2026 | Featured
BY AMANDA MACHAMERFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — For RyRowsie Women’s Boutique, success means more than just good business; it means building connections with the community.Opened June 23, RyRowsie Boutique offers hand-selected women’s fashion, with the mission of leaving...
