By Justin MillerSpecial to theOpelika Observer Gardening has not been cancelled. Grass is still growing, trees are still budding and flowers are...
Gardening gives grounding to Alabamians stuck at home
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Events Articles
Sixth annual ‘Burger Wars’ postponed
Special to theOpelika Observer The sixth annual “Burger Wars” event in downtown Opelika has been postponed until further notice. Organizers who...
Auburn Day School offering free virtual STEM lessons
Special to theOpelika Observer Auburn Day School, Alabama’s first STEM preschool, is offering free virtual S.T.E.M. (science, technology,...
Zazu Gastropub to host ‘Curbside Crawfish Boil’ on Saturday
By Morgan BryceEditor Zazu Gastropub is making its tasty return to business with a “Curbside Crawfish Boil” this Saturday. The downtown Opelika...
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park announces temporary closing
Special to the Opelika Observer Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, in response to guidance from the Alabama Department of Public Health and the...
‘Going Blue for Autism’ was a little different this year
Photos and report provided by Robert Noles/Opelika Observer April, also known as “Go Blue for Autism Month” started off with a parade on Opelika’s...
City of Opelika to livestream April 7 meeting, cancels other scheduled meetings in April
Special to the Opelika Observer The City of Opelika will hold its April 7 city council meeting as scheduled. On Tuesday night, citizens can watch...
Second annual ‘Opelika Giving Day’ rescheduled for June 3, application period extended to April 15
Special to the Opelika Observer The Community Foundation of East Alabama has announced that it has rescheduled its second annual "Opelika Giving...
Opelika Main Street Postpones ‘On Tap’ and ‘Touch A Truck’
Special to the Opelika Observer Two of downtown Opelika’s largest annual events will be postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. Opelika...