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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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Preserving Auburn History

Preserving Auburn History

May 31, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY THE AUBURN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION AUBURN — The Auburn Heritage Association will conduct two historic marker dedications in Lee County...

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A New Perspective on Books

A New Perspective on Books

May 24, 2023

Award-Winning Author Inspires New Love of Reading for Local Students BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Anything is...

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Opelika Hosts CCAA Conference

Opelika Hosts CCAA Conference

May 24, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKACHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPELIKA — Opelika hosted the 2023 Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama’s Executive Leadership...

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