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Forestdale Christmas Story tradition returns to Auburn

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA —The Forestdale Christmas Story will once again be on display starting the week of Dec. 9th. Located between Samford Drive and Moore’s Mill Road in Auburn, the neighborhood in three-fourths a mile from College Street, can be...
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Celebrate the Season at the Springer

A musical Christmas classic and a new twist to an ‘Old Tale’ promises new holiday traditions CONTRIBUTED BY THE SPRINGER COLUMBUS, GEORGIA — The Springer Opera House, Georgia’s State Theatre, is ringing in the holiday season with two spectacular productions designed...
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SNOPELIKA photos and more | Dec. 6, 2024

The city of Opelika held the inaugural lighting of its new 72-foot Christmas tree — the largest in the state of Alabama — during SNOPELIKA festivities on Friday, Dec. 6. The tree is adorned with 1,058 individual branches, 4,232 ornaments and 106,200 LED lights and is...
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Upcoming Events

The Piano Guys to come to Auburn Dec. 7 CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Piano Guys will bring their spirited show to Woltosz Theatre at the Jay and Susie Gouge Performing Arts Center at Auburn University on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. The performance is...
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Books for a Cause

Books for a Cause

Jun 7, 2023

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....

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Celebrating City Spirit

Celebrating City Spirit

Jun 7, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce held its 82nd Annual Meeting last Friday and presented...

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