Events Articles

Opelika Songwriters Festival will feature Sister Hazel

Sister Hazel's first hit song, "All for You," topped the adult alternative charts in 1997. The band is the Friday night headliner for the Opelika Songwriters Festival on May 17. CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Platinum-selling, iconic country/rock band, Sister...

Family Fun Day connects local families to valuable resources

Last year's Family Fun Day, hosted by the Lee County District Attorney's Office, featured many different activities for families to participate in. BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OPELIKA OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — With summer break nearing, the Lee County District Attorney’s Office...

The Farm at Rocky Top’s ‘Hay Days’ is May 18, 19

BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER SALEM — What better way to celebrate the blooming spring than exploring all the talented vendors during Hay Days at the Farm at Rocky Top, set for May 18 and 19.The farm, located at 2910 Lee Road 145 in Salem, will be open both days from...

Providence Baptist will host Choir Reunion Concert May 5

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — A Church Choir Reunion Concert will be held on Sunday, May 5, at 2 p.m. at the West Campus of Providence Baptist Church. The event is free, and everyone is invited.This concert will be a part of the weekend celebration honoring...
Bands, Bands and More Bands

Bands, Bands and More Bands

Tuesday, Aug. 22, nine local high school bands and the Auburn University marching band gathered at Bulldog Stadium in Opelika for Band O Rama 2023....

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A Community Cornerstone

A Community Cornerstone

Cornerstone Family Chiropractic (CFC) hosted its 12th annual Back 2 School Bash Saturday, Aug. 19. Essentially an outdoor, parking lot carnival,...

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Opelika Rallies for Bubba 

Opelika Rallies for Bubba 

The city of Opelika hosted "Burgers for Bubba" at Monkey Park Saturday, Aug. 19, in honor of fallen Firefighter Medic Zachary "Bubby" Sorenson. The...

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