Events Articles

Books for a Cause

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Stop by Chappy’s Deli Friday night for a book signing and a chance to help a worthy cause. Dottie and Allan Gravely have been authors for years — with a heart to help those in need. Allan wrote his first book...

Celebrating City Spirit

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce held its 82nd Annual Meeting last Friday and presented several local individuals and businesses with awards to represent the big things happening in Opelika. The Spirit of...

Austin 1st Foundation to Host Inaugural ‘Aces Fore Austin’ Golf Tournament

CONTRIBUTED BY THE AUSTIN 1ST FOUNDATION AUBURN — Swing to make a difference. The inaugural Aces Fore Austin benefit golf tournament is coming to raise awareness and funds for rare disease research. The event, hosted by Austin 1st Foundation, will take place at Robert...

Opelika, Auburn Gather on Memorial Day

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The flag flew overhead. Literally, as it dangled from a crane over the fountain in Courthouse Square in Opelika. Veterans, citizens, families and more gathered together to honor America’s fallen on May 29,...
Foods for Eye Health

Foods for Eye Health

BY BETH PINYERD FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Lee County Low Vision Support Group met on Wednesday, Nov. 16, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Alabama...

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Villains Come Out at Night

Villains Come Out at Night

Opelika's Villains Ball took place Saturday, Oct. 29, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Heritage House in Opelika. A DJ and stunt performers entertained...

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