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O Grows invites the community to Garden Opening

BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — O Grows is holding a Garden Opening event on April 18 from 9 a.m. to noon at the garden, located at 1103 Glenn St. in Opelika. Join in for a Saturday of planting alongside locals, and bring a plant for the Plant Swap.  “We...
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Community Calendar | Week of April 6, 2026

LUNCH AT THE CHAMBERThe Opelika Chamber is hosting “Lunch at the Chamber,” a weekly food truck and pop-up vendor event held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Monday at 200 S. Sixth St., Opelika. The event runs from late February through November and features a rotating...
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Why the world feels smaller when we explore it together

BY ALI RAUCHPRESIDENT & CEOOPELIKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPINION — At the Opelika Chamber, our work has always been about building connections.Most people think of that through ribbon cuttings, leadership programs, advocacy, and events. And yes, that’s part of it....
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Overtures Over Opelika

Seven years of songs, seven unforgettable weekends We hope you enjoy this slidesow of photos from the 2026 Opelika Songwriter's Festival
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Fun and local literacy at OPL

Fun and local literacy at OPL

Feb 17, 2026

BY LANDI RUTLEDGE FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Thursday, Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m., Sarah Penner will be the keynote speaker for the Third Annual...

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