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Standard Deluxe celebrates 25 Years of the Old 280 Boogie

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER WAVERLY — This spring, Standard Deluxe proudly marks a major milestone: the 25th Anniversary of the Old 280 Boogie, taking place Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19 on its beloved artistic grounds in Waverly, Alabama. What began in 2001...

Every step for freedom, Second Annual Warriors for Freedom 5K

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Worthy Squared [Worthy2], an organization advocating for those exploited by commercial sex or sex trafficking, is holding the Second Annual Warriors for Freedom 5K on Saturday, April 18, at 8:30 a.m. at the Opelika...

Alabama to Host Sweet Home 250 Semiquincentennial Festival

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER MONTEVALLO — The Alabama USA Semiquincentennial Commission (A250AL) will present Sweet Home 250 — Where Freedom Feels Like Home, Alabama’s official celebration of America’s 250th birthday, July 3–4, 2026 at American Village. The two-day...

Annual Taste of the Town scheduled April 28

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — With the area’s best restaurants serving a variety of scrumptious dishes, the annual Taste of the Town will provide an exciting evening, featuring food and beverages, a silent auction and music on Tuesday, April 28, from 6 to...

Community Calendar | Jan. 19, 2026

Jan 20, 2026

NOW THROUGH JAN. 2026 — “HEY DAY HOLIDAY” AT GREENS SPACE, AUBURNBundle up and enjoy a magical winter season at the greenspace outside Hey Day...

Global Community Day Festival returns to Opelika in March

Global Community Day Festival returns to Opelika in March

Jan 13, 2026

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA-AUBURN — The 5th Annual Global Community Day Festival will return to the Opelika SportsPlex Amphitheater on...

Good News Neighbors to host community conversation with author Brian Goldstone

Jan 13, 2026

CONTRIBUTED BYAUBURN UMC AUBURN — Auburn United Methodist Church will host a community conversation titled “Good News Neighbors Presents: In...

Community Market of East Alabama

Community Market of East Alabama

Jan 13, 2026

BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER AUBURN — Community leaders and faith representatives gathered Tuesday, Jan. 6, to dedicate the new Community Market...

‘Something Rotten’ kicks off OCT’s 2026 season

‘Something Rotten’ kicks off OCT’s 2026 season

Jan 13, 2026

BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — Opelika Community Theatre will open its 2026 season with the Broadway musical comedy “Something Rotten,” beginning...

Kreher Preserve & Nature Center opens 2026 camp registration

Kreher Preserve & Nature Center opens 2026 camp registration

Jan 6, 2026

BY MICHELLE KEYTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Registration is now open for spring and summer camps at the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center (KPNC),...

Numerous holiday events make Opelika a Christmas Destination

Numerous holiday events make Opelika a Christmas Destination

Dec 9, 2025

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — With its historic neighborhoods glowing, downtown buzzing and long-standing traditions returning in full force,...

Six shows, one big milestone

Six shows, one big milestone

Dec 9, 2025

BY HANNAH HERRERAFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Arts Association of East Alabama is celebrating 60 years in the Auburn-Opelika community with a...

Handmade for the holidays: Potters raise funds for food bank

Handmade for the holidays: Potters raise funds for food bank

Dec 2, 2025

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — As a kickoff for the upcoming Empty Bowls event, the Rocky Brook Potters are holding 12 Days of Christmas...

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