Events Articles

Opelika Public Library Hosting Second Caddy Stacks Golfing Event on Jan. 28, 29

By Hannah LesterHlester@opelikaobserver.com “For two days, Opelika Public Library will be turned into a mini-golf course,” said James Bush with the Opelika Library Friends. “Come play 18 holes of fun for a cause.” The event on Friday Jan. 28 is for the adults in the...

Lee County DYW Host State Competition

Distinguished Young Women of Lee County is pleased to announce a very successful program for the statewide Alabama Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama.   Mary Helen Miller, local DYW winner and Alabama DYW, was honored for her year with the state title at...

Kiwanis Clubs Hosts Gubernatorial Candidate Lynda Blanchard

The Opelika Kiwanis Club speaker this past week was Lindy Blanchard. Blanchard has announced her candidacy for governor of Alabama. The speaker scheduled for next Feb. 3 is Ali Rauch with the Opelika Chamber. 

Winter Invitational “Down Under” by Alex Bocek on Display at JDCAC

CONTRIBUTED BY SARA CUSTERCITY OF AUBURN CULTURAL ARTS ADMINISTRATOR Thirty-one paintings by artist Alex Bocek are currently featured in the Gallery at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. Also on view are a selection of ceramic works by area artists. Alex Bocek...