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VBS 2024

CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCHEvery day is an adventure at Breaker Rock Beach, from the morning waves crashing against the shore to evenings filled with bonfires and s’mores! At Breaker Rock Beach, kids will learn to recognize the difference between what the world says is...
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OPD steals the show at Burger Wars

Wins Tailgater’s Crowd Favorite for third year in a row OPELIKA — Members of the Opelika Rotary Club have hosted the annual Burger Wars event in historic downtown Opelika for the past decade, and from the start, Burger Wars was a hit with both grillers wanting to show...
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Juneteenth events planned in Auburn, Opelika

BY ANITA STIEFEL AND KADIE VICKTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — There will be several events to commemorate Juneteenth this year, starting with Auburn’s third annual celebration and a family fun day in Opelika this weekend, as well as Opelika’s Juneteenth on the Square next...
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‘Battle of the Bands’ event June 22, hosted by Botanic

CONTRIBUTED BY BOTANIC OPELIKA — Botanic will be hosting its biggest event yet, Battle of the Bands, on Saturday, June 22, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ten bands will compete for audience votes to win $5,000 cash, as well as a song produced at The Sound Wall with...
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Halloween happenings —

Halloween happenings —

Oct 25, 2023

Kreher Preserve offering Nature Nightmares hikes BY AUDREY KENTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Nature Nightmares is back at Auburn University’s Kreher...

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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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