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Community Calendar | Jan. 13, 2025

JAN. 18 — 13TH ANNUAL POLAR PLUNGEAuburn Parks & Recreation and Lee County Special Olympics will host the 13th Annual Polar Plunge on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 9 a.m. at Samford Pool. Pre-registration is required online at: www.auburnalabama.org/parks/register. Please...

Springer Theatre begins second half of 2024-25 season with tribute to local blues legend

Gertrude (Ma) Rainey Featured in August Wilson's ‘Ma Rainey's Black Bottom’ CONTRIBUTED BY THE SPRINGER COLUMBUS, GA.—The second half of the Springer Theatre's 2024-25 season opens January 23 with August Wilson’s Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, the Tony Award-winning...

Omnium Circus celebrates accessibility and inclusion

‘I’m Possible’ coming to the Gogue on March 2 CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Omnium Circus (www.OmniumCircus.org) will make its Alabama debut when it brings its jaw-droppingly, awe-inspiringly and uplifting show, “I’m Possible,” to the Woltosz Theater at the...

Library Friends to host book sale, mini-golf fundraisers

CONTRIBUTED BY OPL OPELIKA — Friends of the Library will host two events on Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Opelika Public Library, 1100 Glenn St. Book SaleHardbacks will be sold for $2 and paperbacks and other items will be sold for $1.From 8 to 9 a.m., admission is limited...
Honey Badgers head to Sundilla

Honey Badgers head to Sundilla

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Sundilla will kick off the 2025 season with a visit from The Honey Badgers on Friday, January 17. Showtime at...

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Calendar of Events | Jan. 9, 2025

Upcoming Events

Looking for a New Year’s Day adventure?Try a First Day Hike at Chewacla State Park CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA STATE PARKS LEE COUNTY — Chewacla State...

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Opelika Holiday Light Fight

Opelika Holiday Light Fight

The contest is on to see who has Opelika’s best Christmas decorations.Keep Opelika Beautiful has challenged city residents to pull out all the stops...

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