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Make-A-Wish Alabama Launches 2025 Trailblaze Challenge

Unique endurance hiking event invites Alabama residents to step into adventure CONTRIBUTED BY BIRMINGHAM — Registration for the 2025 Make-A-Wish Alabama Trailblaze Challenge, presented by America’s Thrift Stores, opens Saturday, Jan. 11. Organizers are calling on...

It’s a new year and a new you

Eight ways to live healthier in 2025 CONTRIBUTED BY FAMILY FEATURES EAST ALABAMA — The last decade has seen a surge in cardiovascular risk factors such as uncontrolled high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity, each of which raises the risks of developing heart...

Smiths Station Community Band holds concert

Smiths Station Community Band performed in concert at Smiths Station Junior High School on Monday, Dec. 16. Randy Courson was the conductor.PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER

Auburn Therapeutic Club art displayed at Gallery Night

Auburn Parks and Recreation hosted Therapeutic Club Gallery Night, a celebration of creativity and artistic expression by members of the Therapeutic Recreation Art Club and Clay Club. The event was held Dec. 12 at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center (JDCAC), where...
Art Haus Hosts Authors and Artists

Art Haus Hosts Authors and Artists

BY ANDY LEE WHITEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA —Opelika’s Art Haus hosted a combined book reading and art show on Wednesday Sept. 27, featuring author...

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Piedmont Plateau Fall Bird Walk

Piedmont Plateau Fall Bird Walk

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OEPLIKA —The Wood Duck Nature Preserve of Opelika will host its Piedmont Plateau Fall Bird Walk, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023....

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Feeding Children Healthy Meals

CONTRIBUTED GPCDC OPELIKA —The Greater Peace Community Development Corporation (GPCDC) is participating in the Child and Adult Feeding Program for...

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New Name — Same CARE

New Name — Same CARE

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CARE HUMANE SOCIETY LEE COUNTY —The Lee County Humane Society recently announced it is rebranding and changing its name to CARE...

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