CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Keep Opelika Beautiful and the city of Opelika invite the community to join in celebrating Arbor Day with a special event on Saturday, March 1, at the Opelika Public Library.This year’s theme, “Plant Trees, Protect Tomorrow,”...

FEB. 28 — MEAN MARY AT SUNDILLA The Sundilla Acoustic Concert Series is welcoming Mean Mary back on Friday, Feb. 28, at 7:30 p.m. on 450 E. Thach Avenue in Auburn. Mean Mary’s music is a blend of folk, bluegrass and blues. Advance tickets are $20 and can be purchased...

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — The inaugural Worthy Squared Warriors for Freedom 5K will be held on Saturday, April 26, offering the community a chance to stand alongside survivors to advocate for dignity, freedom and an end to human trafficking.The...

CONTRIBUTED BY AACT EAST ALABAMA — Six women are needed for roles in the Auburn Area Community Theatre’s upcoming production of Steel Magnolias.Auditions will be held Feb. 24 and 25 for the roles of:Shelby, generous fun-loving and headstrongAnnelle, innocent, nervous...