Events Articles

City launches Municipal Mayhem to support United Way of Lee County

CONTRIBUTED BYTHE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The city of Opelika is giving its longtime Burgers & Badges fundraiser a fresh twist this October. Municipal Mayhem builds on the food, fellowship and friendly rivalry that made Burgers & Badges a community...

Sparkling Sneaker Affair to support Lee County students

BY VANESSA ECHOLSFOR THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — An East Alabama nonprofit organization is inviting the community to ditch the formal wear, lace up some sparkling sneakers and join it to raise money to provide scholarships for Lee County students. People of Action for...

Museum of East Alabama, Opelika Main Street announce ‘Lantern Lore’ Walking Tours

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Museum of East Alabama, in partnership with Opelika Main Street, is thrilled to announce“Lantern Lore,” a new downtown lantern walking tour fundraiser taking place this October.All proceeds from the event will benefit the...

On the Tracks returns with wine, art, downtown experiences

Opelika Main Street event on Oct. 9 will feature 19 stops, live music, light bites and new partnership with East Alabama Arts BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — For more than two decades, On the Tracks has invited residents and visitors to spend an evening exploring...