Events Articles

TOUR INTERRUPTED The US Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors Update

October 26 | 4:00 pm CDTOpelika Center for the Performing ArtsPlease note this message just received from the US Army Field Band.“Due to a lack of government appropriations, this event by The United States Army Field Band has been canceled.East Alabama Arts look...

Be a sweetie — feed the needy

Sign up for the 11th annual Homemade Sweet Treats: CandyLand of Giving edition BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA  — Donate sweet treats for community relief. The deadline to sign up to donate a treat for the 11th Annual Homemade Sweet Treats: Candy Land...

Opelika to host second annual Freedom Fest honoring vets

BY ROB DAVISTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — For the second year in a row, the city of Opelika will host Freedom Fest, a weekend celebration honoring the men and women who have sacrificed so much for the nation.The festival begins Friday, Nov. 7, with a 7 p.m. concert and...

Community Calendar | Week of Oct. 20, 2025

CHANGE OF VENUEOCT. 26 — EAST ALABAMA WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’SJoin the community Sunday, Oct. 26 at Auburn University’s Cater Lawn’s Green Space in front of Cater Hall for a 3 p.m. Promise Garden ceremony followed by the walk. Registration begins at 2 p.m.; online...