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Annual Taste of the Town scheduled April 28

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — With the area’s best restaurants serving a variety of scrumptious dishes, the annual Taste of the Town will provide an exciting evening, featuring food and beverages, a silent auction and music on Tuesday, April 28, from 6 to...
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Community health event to feature screenings, resources and blood drive

BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — A community health and wellness event is being organized to bring together medical professionals, community organizations and local residents for a day focused on health, service and outreach.Larry Patterson of Bethel No. 2 Missionary...
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Making the Grade | On the road to LaGrange, Georgia

BY STACEY WALLACE OPINION — If you’ve read this column, you know that I LOVE telling stories, especially about my family and friends. I believe my love of storytelling came from Tom Patton, my daddy.Daddy was so quick witted, and he was the family storyteller before...
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Sean of the South | The Gospel according to Charlie

OPINION —Our shower drain kept getting clogged. It was a big problem. We had to hire a plumber. He came out twice.God love him, the plumber did not look happy the second time. Namely, because our house is 100 years old. Meaning, five generations of people have been...
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Calendar of Events | Dec. 22, 2025

Calendar of Events | Dec. 22, 2025

Dec 23, 2025

NOVEMBER THROUGH DECEMBER — DOWNTOWN AUBURN HOLIDAY SEASONThe downtown Auburn–Opelika district transforms into a holiday destination starting in...

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Six shows, one big milestone

Six shows, one big milestone

Dec 9, 2025

BY HANNAH HERRERAFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Arts Association of East Alabama is celebrating 60 years in the Auburn-Opelika community with a...

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Calendar of Events | Dec. 22, 2025

Calendar of events | Dec. 9, 2025

Dec 9, 2025

NOVEMBER THROUGH DECEMBER — DOWNTOWN AUBURN HOLIDAY SEASONThe downtown Auburn–Opelika district transforms into a holiday destination starting in...

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Calendar of Events | Dec. 22, 2025

Calendar of events | Nov. 24, 2025

Nov 24, 2025

NOVEMBER THROUGH DECEMBER — DOWNTOWN AUBURN HOLIDAY SEASONThe downtown Auburn–Opelika district transforms into a holiday destination starting in...

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Revival: Eastside Emmanuel Holiness Church

Revival: Eastside Emmanuel Holiness Church

Nov 19, 2025

                  Located at 86 Lee Road 186, Opelika, AL  36804                 November 21- 23...

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