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Global Community Day Festival returns to Opelika in March

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA-AUBURN — The 5th Annual Global Community Day Festival will return to the Opelika SportsPlex Amphitheater on Saturday, March 28, 2026, bringing together cultures, traditions and communities from across the region for a full day of...

Good News Neighbors to host community conversation with author Brian Goldstone

CONTRIBUTED BYAUBURN UMC AUBURN — Auburn United Methodist Church will host a community conversation titled “Good News Neighbors Presents: In Conversation with Brian Goldstone” on Sunday, Jan. 18, at 4 p.m. in the church’s sanctuary. The event will feature an interview...

Community Market of East Alabama

BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER  AUBURN — Community leaders and faith representatives gathered Tuesday, Jan. 6, to dedicate the new Community Market of East Alabama facility, celebrating years of volunteer service and expanded capacity to feed families in Lee County....

‘Something Rotten’ kicks off OCT’s 2026 season

BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — Opelika Community Theatre will open its 2026 season with the Broadway musical comedy “Something Rotten,” beginning Friday, Jan. 16, and running through Sunday, Jan. 25. Performances will be held at 7 p.m. on Fridays, with matinee-only...
Six shows, one big milestone

Six shows, one big milestone

BY HANNAH HERRERAFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Arts Association of East Alabama is celebrating 60 years in the Auburn-Opelika community with a...

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