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Calendar of Events | Week of Sept. 22, 2025

SEPT. 27 — BURGERS AND BADGES GRILL-OFFThis year’s Burgers & Badges Grill-Off will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Opelika Municipal Park (Monkey Park). At the event, presented by the city of Opelika, firefighters and police officers will...

Auburn’s Live & Local Concert Series returns

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The city of Auburn has announced the return of the Fall Live & Local Concert Series at Kiesel Park beginning Thursday, Sept. 25.  This free, family-friendly event invites the community to enjoy an evening of live music,...

Auburn Area Community Theatre presents Disney’s ‘Aristocats Kids!’

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Auburn Area Community Theatre’s (AACT) Jr. Performers, ages 5-12, are bringing their cat-itutdes to the stage to showcase Disney’s “The Artistocats KIDS.” This adaptation of Disney’s animated film is a heartwarming musical...

Remembering victims, honoring heroes of 9/11

Tunnels to Towers traveling exhibit on display at Southern Union CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The Tunnel to Towers 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit is making its first-ever visit to Alabama. Join the city of Opelika on Wednesday, Sept. 10, to give this...
VBS schedule | June 27, 2024

VBS schedule | June 27, 2024

CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCHEvery day is an adventure at Breaker Rock Beach, from the morning waves crashing against the shore to evenings filled with...

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Local NAACP sets July 20 event

Local NAACP sets July 20 event

BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKA OBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The community is invited to a Friends & Family Fun Day/Old School NAACP Picnic in the...

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VBS 2024

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...

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