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OTC to Host Summer Fun

BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika Theatre Company is preparing to host several classes and events this summer to entertain and enrich the community. An interactive “murder mystery dinner theatre” fundraising event will take...

Spring Sundown Concert Series Returns to Kiesel Park

CONTRIBUTED TOTHE OBSERVERBY GABRIELLE FILGO AUBURN —  Auburn Parks and Recreation’s Spring Sundown Concert Series kicked off Thursday, May 5, at 6 p.m. at beautiful Kiesel Park. Come out with a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy free music in the park each Thursday in...

Second Saturday is This Weekend

This Saturday, May 14, Loachapoka is hosting its monthly Second Saturday event at Pioneer Park. The free event starts at 10 a.m. and will feature blacksmiths in the forger, pine straw basket weaving, a garden walk and talk, blackberry cobbler and chili dogs at the...

Lee County Lifts Hands in Prayer

On Thursday, May 2, dozens gathered in Opelika at Courthouse Sqaure to celebrate the National Day of Prayer in Lee County. 2022-05-05 National Day of Prayer 2022-05-05 National Day of Prayer 2022-05-05 National Day of Prayer 2022-05-05 National Day of Prayer...
Daisy Town|Historic Wonderland

Daisy Town|Historic Wonderland

By Sarah West The late afternoon sun trickles down from high above. It bathes the canopies and blankets thickets with dewy light. Here, the...

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