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‘Cops on Top’ for Special Olympics set for April 18

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Local law enforcement agencies will rally in support of Lee County Special Olympics during the 2025 Cops on Top fundraiser on Friday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Kroger on Dean Road in Auburn and the Tiger Town Kroger...

A groundbreaking way to feed hungry families

Last week the community celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony for the Food Bank of East Alabama’s new Community Market building — a transformational space that will nourish lives and expand access to healthy, fresh food across Lee County and beyond. This...

Calendar of Events | April 2, 2025

APRIL 4 — DANCE PRODUCTION The Gogue Performing Arts Center will present “The Center Will Not Hold” by Ephrat Asherie and Michelle Dorrance on Friday, April 4, at 7 p.m. Tickets vary from $30-$65. Learn more at www.goguecenter.auburn.edu. APRIL 5 — PANCAKE JAMBOREE...

12th annual Empty Bowls event to benefit local food bank

The 12th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser is this Friday, March 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center, located at 222 E. Drake Ave. in Auburn. Every ticket purchased is a direct donation to the Food Bank of East Alabama. For a $20 donation,...
Oars and Octane

Oars and Octane

PHOTOS BY MATTHAN BROWN / FOR THE OBSERVER Oars & Octane was a car show in Auburn that was hosted by the Auburn University Rowing Club Team and...

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Race To Brighter Futures

Race To Brighter Futures

CONTRIBUTED BY STORYBOOK FARMS OPELIKA —Storybook Farms will be hosting its Storybook Stakes fundraising event next week.WHAT IS STORYBOOK STAKES?It...

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The Elks Lodge Flipped For Fun

The Elks Lodge Flipped For Fun

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER Local Elks Lodge No. 1834 held a community day on Sept. 9 at the USA Town Center. The event was both fun and...

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Benjamin’s Bone Marrow Blitz

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER 2023-09-09 Benjamin’s Bone Marrow Blitz Run 2023-09-09 Benjamin’s Bone Marrow Blitz Run 2023-09-09 Benjamin’s...

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