Events Articles

What’s Happening in Lee County – Nov. 9, 2023

'Mary, Did You Know?' women's event is Nov. 12 CONTRIBUTED BY PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH OPELIKA— Providence Baptist Church will host Open Heavens Ministry's “Mary, Did You Know?” on Nov. 12 at 6 p.m.This is a women’s event featuring great food, fellowship, holiday...

School News for Nov. 2, 2023

PHOTOS WERE CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OHS band wins three Best in Class awards BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika High School Competition Band came away winners at the Class AAA competition held Oct. 21.The band competed in the annual...

Community gets creative with costumes for fall festivals

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES Last week was full of fall events. Pictured are photos from the annual Fall Festival at the Opelika Sportsplex and Covington's Halloween Drop-In event. PHOTOS BY ED SIKORA Photos are from the First Baptist of Opelika's fall...

Glow for Epilepsy returns Sunday

BY AUDREY KENTFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Compassionate Hands of Hope Inc. will hold its third annual Glow for Epilepsy event at the courthouse square in Opelika on Nov. 5.Compassionate Hands of Hope, founded by Janataka Holmes, works toward creating awareness for...
Opelika Goes Blue for Autism

Opelika Goes Blue for Autism

The 12th annual Going Blue for Autism event was held Saturday, April 1, at Courthouse Square in Opelika. More than 500 people attended the event....

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Going Blue for a Good Cause

Going Blue for a Good Cause

East Alabama Event Raises Autism Awareness BY WIL CREWSSPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — East Alabama’s 12th annual Going Blue for Autism...

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