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Local NAACP sets July 20 event

BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKA OBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The community is invited to a Friends & Family Fun Day/Old School NAACP Picnic in the Park on Saturday, July 20, at Covington Recreation Center in Opelika.The event will feature music by Disco Leroy,...

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CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCHEvery day is an adventure at Breaker Rock Beach, from the morning waves crashing against the shore to evenings filled with bonfires and s’mores! At Breaker Rock Beach, kids will learn to recognize the difference between what the world says is...

OPD steals the show at Burger Wars

Wins Tailgater’s Crowd Favorite for third year in a row OPELIKA — Members of the Opelika Rotary Club have hosted the annual Burger Wars event in historic downtown Opelika for the past decade, and from the start, Burger Wars was a hit with both grillers wanting to show...

Juneteenth events planned in Auburn, Opelika

BY ANITA STIEFEL AND KADIE VICKTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — There will be several events to commemorate Juneteenth this year, starting with Auburn’s third annual celebration and a family fun day in Opelika this weekend, as well as Opelika’s Juneteenth on the Square next...
What’s happening Lee County

What’s happening Lee County

A compilation of upcoming events World-renowned pianist Jan Mulder to perform at historic Trinity Church CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA ­—...

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Calendar of events, Dec. 9, 2023

MOT CHRISTMAS TOY GIVEAWAY Mount of Transfiguration Men Ministry is giving out food and toys to the community of Lee County to bring more joy to the...

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Snopelika!! 2023

Snopelika!! 2023

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES | THE OBSERVER 2023-12-03 Snopelika Parade Christmas Tree Lighting2023-12-03 Snopelika Parade Christmas Tree...

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