Events Articles

Community Canopy Program Kicks Off in Pepperell Mill Village

CONTRIBUTED BY KOB Keep Opelika Beautiful has kicked off the Community Canopy program in Pepperell Mill Village. This is a two-step program to enhance the natural canopy provided by trees in our community. The initial step is to identify the diseased and dead trees on...

Sound Wall, Martha’s Trouble Announce Holiday Events

Contributed to the Observer Tickets for A Martha’s Trouble Christmas are now on sale. We are playing in Gastonia, North Carolina, (free) and two nights at The Sound Wall in Opelika this December. Get your tickets now and come join us as we celebrate the Christmas...

The Mayfields Family Art Show

BY MEGAN MANNFOR THE OBSERVER The second annual Mayfield Family Art Show will be on Saturday Dec. 4 at the Opelika Art Haus. It will take place all day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Opelika Art Haus is a non-profit organization that operates by partnering with artists to...

Auburn, Opelika Honor Their Veterans

Auburn and Opelika both held Veterans Day ceremonies on Nov. 11, to recognize and honor local veterans. Photos above are from both events. 2021-11-11 Honoring all who served - Veterans2021-11-11 Honoring all who served - Veterans2021-11-11 Honoring all who served -...

Opelika remembers

By Michelle Key Publisher The City of Opelika honored its military veterans in a touching ceremony at Courthouse Square Saturday morning....

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