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The Empty Bowls annual fundraiser set for April 20

Tickets available now, proceeds benefit Food Bank of East Alabama BY ANN CIPPERLY FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Since the Empty Bowls event was first held in 2014 by the Opelika Rocky Brook Potters, nearly $100, 000 has been raised for the Food Bank of East Alabama to...
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Comedian to visit Auburn

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Brian Regan is on his way to Auburn. The comedian is making his first stop to the Lovliest Village on The Plains Thursday night with a show at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center. “Stand up...
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Friends of the Library Donation Day

OPELIKA — Drop off your gently used books with the Friends of the Library from 10 a.m. to noon on March 2. Please, no textbooks, encyclopedias or magazines. Books will be accepted on the side of the library near the outdoor book drop. The Opelika Public Library is...
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APL offers Spring Break activities

AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library will host a number of local authors on select Saturdays this spring. Each event is open to the public, and books will be available for purchase and signing. On Saturday, March 2, at 9:30 a.m., local children’s book author Negrita...
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The Elks Lodge Flipped For Fun

The Elks Lodge Flipped For Fun

Sep 13, 2023

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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Benjamin’s Bone Marrow Blitz

Sep 13, 2023

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER 2023-09-09 Benjamin’s Bone Marrow Blitz Run 2023-09-09 Benjamin’s Bone Marrow Blitz Run 2023-09-09 Benjamin’s...

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