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Garden Tour 2025 to include eight stops

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN/OPELIKA — Enjoy the beauty of eight personal gardens in Auburn and Opelika at the Lee County Master Gardeners Association’s (LCMGA) Garden Tour 2025, set for Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 18, from 1 to 5...
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Watoola Methodist’s 49th annual Barbecue, Bake Sale is May 17

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Located in a country setting, the historic Watoola Methodist Church in Beauregard will hold its 49th annual Barbecue and Bake Sale Saturday, May 17, from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Barbecue pork and chicken will be served with...
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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...
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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...
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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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Opelika prays over leadership

Opelika prays over leadership

Nov 8, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERHGOLDFINGER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA— Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller welcomed residents, city employees, public servants and...

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