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Cities of Auburn, Opelika host festivities this weekend

‘Burger Wars’ among three events in downtown Opelika on Saturday CONTRIBUTED BY HERITAGE HOUSE OPELIKA — Opelika will host three events downtown on Saturday, June 8, with rolling starts to maximize a day full of family friendly fun.Opelika Main Street will host...
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Local Memorial Day events set

Members of the Opelika Fire Department are pictured during last year’s Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony in Opelika. Purple Heart recipient to speak at Opelika Memorial Day Service CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The City of Opelika will host a Memorial Day...
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Illustrator James Dean brings ‘Pete the Cat’ to Opelika

James Dean, creator and illustrator of the beloved children’s book character, Pete the Cat, visited Opelika recently. Dean spoke and signed books at the Opelika Public Library on May 14, and on May 15 he was a special guest speaker at Carver Primary School. He...
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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...
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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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Downtown to be Bustling On Friday

Downtown to be Bustling On Friday

Oct 18, 2023

BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA —Downtown Opelika will offer a trifecta of entertainment Friday evening, Oct. 20, as Opelika Main...

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