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Special Olympic Sendoff Friday

CONTRIBUTED BYTHE CITY OF AUBURN LEE COUNTY — Local law enforcement agencies support Lee County Special Olympics through fundraising, coaching and the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run. This year, they will also support the organization with a National Athlete Send-Off...

Pepperell Baptist to Host Zoomerang VBS

CONTRIBUTED TOTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Pepperell Baptist Church, located at 2702 Second Ave. in Opelika, is excited to host another Vacation Bible School this summer. Circle on your calendars June 6 through 9, 2022, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. You can register at pbcopelika.org...

First Freewill Baptist to Host VBS in June

CONTRIBUTED TOTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — First Freewill Baptist Church will kick off this year’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) with a celebration that includes a free hotdog and water slides on Saturday, June 11, from noon to 2 p.m. Attendees should bring bathing suits and...

Alabama STEM Council to Strengthen STEM Teacher Preparation Across the State Through UTeach

CONTRIBUTED BYALABAMA STEM COUNCIL BIRMINGHAM— The Alabama STEM Council will direct an initial $4.5 million legislative appropriation to launch four new UTeach STEM teacher preparation programs at fully accredited public Alabama colleges and universities and to...
Christmas in Camelot

Christmas in Camelot

By Wendy Hodge For the Opelika Observer Nothing says Christmas like stately southern homes draped in white lights and luxurious wreaths on every...

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