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Opelika to host second annual Freedom Fest honoring vets

BY ROB DAVISTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — For the second year in a row, the city of Opelika will host Freedom Fest, a weekend celebration honoring the men and women who have sacrificed so much for the nation.The festival begins Friday, Nov. 7, with a 7 p.m. concert and...

Community Calendar | Week of Oct. 20, 2025

CHANGE OF VENUEOCT. 26 — EAST ALABAMA WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’SJoin the community Sunday, Oct. 26 at Auburn University’s Cater Lawn’s Green Space in front of Cater Hall for a 3 p.m. Promise Garden ceremony followed by the walk. Registration begins at 2 p.m.; online...

Zombie 5K will be a spooky, speedy time for runners

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE LAFAYETTE SUN CAMP HILL — Get ready for a bloody good time, Southern Prep Academy is hosting a Zombie 5K on Oct. 25 at 4:45 p.m. CDT.“Come and be ready to participate and have fun, and we will be doing awards at the end for the top three male...
Celebrate the Season at the Springer

Celebrate the Season at the Springer

A musical Christmas classic and a new twist to an ‘Old Tale’ promises new holiday traditions CONTRIBUTED BY THE SPRINGER COLUMBUS, GEORGIA — The...

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

The Piano Guys to come to Auburn Dec. 7 CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Piano Guys will bring their spirited show to Woltosz Theatre at the...

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What to Expect at SNOPELIKA 2024

What to Expect at SNOPELIKA 2024

BY THE OPELIKACHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce invites you to experience the magic of the holiday season at the...

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Events  | Nov. 21, 2024

Events | Nov. 21, 2024

Ferguson Chapel C.M.E. to host annual Thanksgiving prayer breakfast CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Ferguson Chapel C.M.E. Church has planned...

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