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OCT launches fundraising campaign to support Penguin Project

CONTRIBUTED BY OCT OPELIKA — The Opelika Community Theatre (OCT) is proud to announce a dynamic, multi-part fundraising campaign in support of its Penguin Project Troupe and Players — an inspiring program that provides performing arts opportunities for individuals...
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O Grows invites the community to Garden Opening

BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — O Grows is holding a Garden Opening event on April 18 from 9 a.m. to noon at the garden, located at 1103 Glenn St. in Opelika. Join in for a Saturday of planting alongside locals, and bring a plant for the Plant Swap.  “We...
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Opelika Main Street unveils Phase 2 of DowntownResource Center Funded by Main Street Alabama Grant

CONTRIBUTED BYOPELIKA MAIN STREET OPELIKA — Opelika Main Street is proud to announce the official opening of Phase 2 of the Downtown Resource Center. This expansion, made possible through a Main Street Alabama Project Grant, marks the next chapter in the...
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Community Calendar | Week of April 6, 2026

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. Sixth St., Opelika. The event runs from late February through November and features a rotating...
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Grandma Val’s hits the Road

Grandma Val’s hits the Road

Dec 16, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY GRANDMAVAL’S LEMONADE AND MORE AUBURN — Grandma Val’s Lemonade & More, in partnership with GVL Beverage Company, is hitting the...

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