By Morgan Bryce Editor Backpack International Inc. is hosting a community-wide packing event called "Christmas in a Backpack" Dec. 21 at Opelika's...
Community Articles
City of Smiths Station’s ‘9th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting’ will be held Dec. 12
By Morgan Bryce Editor One of Smiths Station's most beloved Christmas traditions will return on Dec. 12. The "9th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting"...
Four Children’s Library to honor lives of children lost during March 3 tornadoes with Christmas celebration Dec. 7
By Morgan Bryce Editor Organizers of the planned Four Children's Library to honor the four child victims of the March 3 tornadoes are organizing a...
Christmas Holiday Safety Tips
Special to the Opelika Observer By the Opelika Police Department The holidays are always exciting with shopping, presents and family. However,...
Northside Historic District’s 26th annual ‘Victorian Front Porch Christmas Tour’ returns Dec. 11 through 15
By Morgan Bryce and Ann Cipperly Editor Thousands of people are expected to walk, drive and ride through Opelika's Northside Historic District for...
Jan Dempsey Arts Center in Auburn to host 13th annual ‘Holiday Art Sale’ on Dec. 14
Special to the Opelika Observer Join the Auburn Arts Association, Auburn Parks and Recreation Department and Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center for...
Lee County dog with special needs finds home 805 miles away
By Morgan Bryce Editor Christmas came early this year for Pika, a nearly 4-year-old pitbull who spent the last six months at Opelika’s Animal Health...
Downtown Opelika launches ‘Holiday Decorating Contest,’ voting starts Dec. 1
Special to the Opelika Observer The shops and businesses of downtown Opelika are getting into the holiday spirit by launching the first ever Holiday...
Lee County Humane Society participating in ‘Maddie’s Fund Foster Express Challenge’
Special to the Opelika Observer The Lee County Humane Society is participating in a nationwide “Foster Express Challenge.” The more shelter animals...