Events Articles

Don’t Be an Ope-loser: City kicks off anti-litter campaign

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The City of Opelika, in collaboration with Keep Opelika Beautiful KOB), welcomes back its environmental initiative, "Don’t Be an Ope-loser."This anti-litter campaign aims to unite residents, businesses and community organizations...

‘Alabama to the Rescue’

Conference aims to shed light on invisible crime of human trafficking BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — An event designed to raise awareness about human trafficking is coming to east Alabama on Feb. 17. Entitled “Alabama to the Rescue,” the one-day conference...

Community Calendar | Feb.1, 2024

AUBURN CHAMBER ANNUAL MEETINGThe Auburn Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 1, at 4 p.m. at Jay and Susie Gouge Performing Arts Center. OPELIKA BUSINESS OVER BREAKFASTThe Opelika Chamber will present Business Over Breakfast on Thursday,...

Windhorse Winter Workshopcoming to Opelika ArtHaus

CONTRIBUTEDTO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika ArtHaus will host the Windhorse Winter Workshop Series Feb. 23-25. A variety of workshops will be offered during the weekend. Visit windhorsestudio.com/events for details and to pre-register.Participating artists offering...
Oars and Octane

Oars and Octane

PHOTOS BY MATTHAN BROWN / FOR THE OBSERVER Oars & Octane was a car show in Auburn that was hosted by the Auburn University Rowing Club Team and...

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Race To Brighter Futures

Race To Brighter Futures

CONTRIBUTED BY STORYBOOK FARMS OPELIKA —Storybook Farms will be hosting its Storybook Stakes fundraising event next week.WHAT IS STORYBOOK STAKES?It...

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The Elks Lodge Flipped For Fun

The Elks Lodge Flipped For Fun

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER Local Elks Lodge No. 1834 held a community day on Sept. 9 at the USA Town Center. The event was both fun and...

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