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Music will fill the air in Opelika this weekend

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika Songwriters Festival kicks off this Friday evening, offering a weekend full of music and fun. The annual event attracts die-hard music lovers from around the Southeast, who come to see more than 30 singer-songwriters...

Stamp Out Hunger: Letter carriers to collect for food bank

Leave canned goods by your mailbox for pick up on May 11 CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Food Bank of East Alabama is asking for the community’s support on May 11 by participating in Stamp Out Hunger, the largest single-day food drive in the country...

OPL to host ‘Pete the Cat’ creator for talk, book signing

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER The Opelika Public Library will host an evening with "Pete the Cat" creator James Dean on Tuesday, May 14. This event, which will include an Author Talk and book signing, is recommended for all ages. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with all...

A night at the museum: Tasting for a good cause

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER With a variety of scrumptious dishes, beverages and silent auction items, the 9th Annual Taste of the Town was a lively event at the Museum of East Alabama in downtown Opelika on April 23.Restaurants and caterers offering appetizers to...

The Observer celebrates 15 years

Nov 1, 2023

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES The Observer celebrated 15 years of serving Lee County Monday, Oct. 30 with a birthday party complete with cake, balloons and...

The Observer to celebrate 15th year with open house

The Observer to celebrate 15th year with open house

Oct 25, 2023

It's a birthday party, and you're invited — BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@michellekey OPELIKA — It’s our birthday, but we’re bringing the gifts!The public...

Opelika to host Veteran’s Day Celebration Nov. 10

Opelika to host Veteran’s Day Celebration Nov. 10

Oct 25, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA – The city of Opelika invites the public to join the mayor and city council on Friday, Nov. 10, as we...

Burlington Stores grand opening is this weekend

Oct 25, 2023

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Burlington Stores Inc., a national discount retailer, is opening a new store in Opelika.“Our goal is to...

Halloween happenings —

Halloween happenings —

Oct 25, 2023

Kreher Preserve offering Nature Nightmares hikes BY AUDREY KENTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Nature Nightmares is back at Auburn University’s Kreher...

Era Waverly to hold street market Nov. 4

Era Waverly to hold street market Nov. 4

Oct 25, 2023

BY AUDREY KENTFOR THE OBSERVER WAVERLY — Era Waverly, previously Era Opelika, will hold a street market event in Waverly on Nov 4.Era Waverly is an...

Kiwanis, OPD to host ‘Chili on the Tracks’

Kiwanis, OPD to host ‘Chili on the Tracks’

Oct 25, 2023

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Kiwanis Club of Opelika and the Opelika Police Department (OPD) are cooking up some competition for a...

‘On the Tracks’ fills downtown Opelika

‘On the Tracks’ fills downtown Opelika

Oct 25, 2023

PHOTOS BY STEVEN STIEFEL, EMILY KEY, AND CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA MAIN STREET The annual On The Tracks Wine Tasting Event was held this past weekend...

Pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere

Pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere

Oct 25, 2023

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES/ THE OBSERVER Isaac's Lemonade hosted a Pumpkin Carving Party at Courthouse Square, Saturday, Oct. 21. Participants had the...

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