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Stamp Out Hunger: Letter carriers to collect for food bank

Leave canned goods by your mailbox for pick up on May 11 CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Food Bank of East Alabama is asking for the community’s support on May 11 by participating in Stamp Out Hunger, the largest single-day food drive in the country...

OPL to host ‘Pete the Cat’ creator for talk, book signing

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER The Opelika Public Library will host an evening with "Pete the Cat" creator James Dean on Tuesday, May 14. This event, which will include an Author Talk and book signing, is recommended for all ages. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with all...

A night at the museum: Tasting for a good cause

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER With a variety of scrumptious dishes, beverages and silent auction items, the 9th Annual Taste of the Town was a lively event at the Museum of East Alabama in downtown Opelika on April 23.Restaurants and caterers offering appetizers to...

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...

Bama RV Celebrates Opening

Bama RV Celebrates Opening

Oct 18, 2023

Bama RV held its Grand Opening from Oct. 5 to Oct. 7, peaking the third day with a special appearance by Auburn Quarterback Payton Thorne, who...

Kreher to Host Enchanted Forest, Nature Nightmares

Kreher to Host Enchanted Forest, Nature Nightmares

Oct 18, 2023

BY AUDREY KENTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN –The Kreher Preserve and Nature Center’s annual Halloween Enchanted Forest opens Oct. 19, and will continue...

Fish Fry FundraiserSet for Nov. 4

Fish Fry Fundraiser
Set for Nov. 4

Oct 18, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY LCSO LEE COUNTY —The Standing Rock Fish Fry & Bake Sale will be held on Nov. 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the old Standing Rock...

Finding Your Story at the Alabama Department of Archives and History

Finding Your Story at the Alabama Department of Archives and History

Oct 18, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY GSEA OPELIKA —During the Genealogical Society of East Alabama (GSEA) quarterly meeting, Steve Murray will speak at the Museum of East...

Music Fills the Weekend

Oct 11, 2023

PHOTOS BY MATT AUSTIN /FOR THE OBSERVER

Women’s Hope Celebrates 40 Years

Women’s Hope Celebrates 40 Years

Oct 11, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN —Women’s Hope has been doing its work in Lee County for 40 years now, changing...

No More Shacks Campaign Sheds Light on Substandard Housing

No More Shacks Campaign Sheds Light on Substandard Housing

Oct 11, 2023

BY JEREMY WALDENFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN—In an effort to raise awareness about the dire state of housing for many Alabama residents, the Alabama...

Walking for a Cure

Walking for a Cure

Oct 11, 2023

BY STACEY WALLACEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA —According to the National Institute on Aging, “on Nov. 2, 1906, Dr. Alois Alzheimer discovered changes in...

Opelika, Smiths Station Hold NNO Events

Oct 11, 2023

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES AND ED SIKORA The cities of Opelika and Smiths Station both held National Night Out events, Tuesday, Oct. 3. The events were...

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