By Bradley Robertson For the Opelika Observer Months ago, I began reading the work of Sean Dietrich. His short, simple tales of the South will make...
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Events Articles
Former students of Opelika Middle School teacher Carlos Moore to hold celebration, reunion in his honor Aug. 3
By Morgan Bryce Editor Opelika resident Tomeka Penn is organizing a celebration of former Opelika Middle School teacher Carlos Moore Aug. 3 at 5...
Opelika Parks and Recreation Department to host ribbon-cutting ceremony for new pickleball courts Aug. 10
Special to the Opelika Observer Opelika’s Parks and Recreation Department has completed construction on 12 new pickleball courts at the Opelika...
Opelika SportsPlex to hold 10th anniversary celebration Aug. 31
Special to the Opelika Observer The Opelika SportsPlex and Aquatics Center will be hosting a 10th anniversary celebration Aug. 31 from 9 a.m. to...
Opelika’s Museum of East Alabama to celebrate 30th anniversary Aug. 20
By Ann Cipperly Opelika Observer Located at the site of the old Clement Hotel on 9th Street in downtown Opelika, the Museum of East Alabama will...
LCLC’s ‘Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee’ returns Aug. 15
By Morgan Bryce Editor Aug. 15 will mark the 16th annual “Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee” organized by the Lee County Literacy Coalition (LCLC), an...
Second annual ‘Food Day for United Way’ returns to Municipal Park Aug. 16
By Morgan Bryce Editor Municipal Park will be the site of the city of Opelika’s second annual “Food Day for United Way” Aug. 16 from 5 to 7 p.m....
Opelika’s Bottling Plant Event Center will be a destination for live music during August
By Morgan Bryce Editor From country to covers of 80s hair metal classics and deeply rooted “Bayou Soul,” downtown Opelika’s Bottling Plant Event...
Village Event Center to host second local ‘Futral Artifact Show’ Aug. 10
Special to the Opelika Observer The second local “Futral Artifact Show,” previously known as the “Dothan Artifact Show,” will be held at Opelika’s...
