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Auburn to host national kickball championships

CONTRIBUTED BY A-O TOURISM AUBURN — Memorial Day weekend is about to bring national attention — and big-time fun — as the Turf Wars Kickball Tournament takes place in Auburn on Saturday and Sunday, May 24 and 25. This high-energy competition will be broadcast live on...

Special Olympics send-off planned

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The community is invited to cheer on Lee County Special Olympics athletes as they depart for the State Games on Friday, May 23.Athletes and volunteers will travel by bus to compete in aquatics, track and field, bowling and golf...

Public libraries encourage fun and learning through summer programs

BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Summer events at the Opelika and Auburn Public Libraries can make summer fun and free for families looking for ways to spend their time out of school. OPELIKA PUBLIC LIBRARYAll of the summer events will begin after an...

Registration now open for Greater Peace golf tourney

BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVEROPELIKA — The Greater Peace Community Development Corporation of Opelika will conduct its annual Swinging for Scholarships Golf Tournament at Pines Crossings Golf Club in Auburn on Friday, June 20, 2025. The shotgun tournament begins at 7...

Springer Theatre announces last performance of ‘A Tuna Christmas’

Dec 13, 2023

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER COLUMBUS, GA — The curtains are about to close on "A Tuna Christmas," one of the Springer Theatre's most-loved holiday...

Frozen Fun tennis tourney coming to Auburn Dec. 30

Dec 13, 2023

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Tennis enthusiasts, mark your calendars. The Frozen Fun half-day tennis tournament will be held on Saturday,...

Calendar of holiday events, Dec. 13

Dec 13, 2023

GINGERBREAD VILLAGE @ RANE CENTERThe Gingerbread Village is on display at Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center through the end of the year....

East Ala. Civic Chorale presents Christmas concert Dec. 12

East Ala. Civic Chorale presents Christmas concert Dec. 12

Dec 11, 2023

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The East Alabama Civic Chorale, sponsored by the East Alabama Arts Association, will present its annual...

Calendar of events, Dec. 9, 2023

Dec 9, 2023

MOT CHRISTMAS TOY GIVEAWAY Mount of Transfiguration Men Ministry is giving out food and toys to the community of Lee County to bring more joy to the...

Snopelika!! 2023

Snopelika!! 2023

Dec 5, 2023

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES | THE OBSERVER 2023-12-03 Snopelika Parade Christmas Tree Lighting2023-12-03 Snopelika Parade Christmas Tree...

Opelika Christmas Parade 12-03-2023

Opelika Christmas Parade 12-03-2023

Dec 5, 2023

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES | THE OBSERVER 2023-12-03 Snopelika Parade Christmas Tree Lighting2023-12-03 Snopelika Parade Christmas Tree...

Local agencies join forces to distribute coats at the “Bundle Up Boutique”

Local agencies join forces to distribute coats at the “Bundle Up Boutique”

Dec 1, 2023

LEE COUNTY —The Lee County Helping Families Initiative, Lee County Sheriff’s Office and United Way of Lee County have teamed up to open Bundle Up...

Holiday Calendar of Events

Holiday Calendar of Events

Dec 1, 2023

SNOPELIKA PARADE & TREE LIGHTINGSnopelika is Opelika’s official kick-off event for the Christmas season. The annual community event will feature...

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