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Sign-up now for 3rd Annual Aces Fore Austin charity golf scramble

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Mark your calendars for the 3rd Annual Aces Fore Austin Charity Golf Scramble, coming up Monday, May 19, at the Lakes Course at RTJ-Grand National.This event is more than just a fun day on the greens — it’s a mission-driven...

Return to the Plains 5K and 1-Mile Run set for Feb. 15

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — The Return to the Plains 5K is an annual community-driven event that celebrates the spirit of Auburn while supporting a cause that touches us all: mental health. This year’s event is set for Saturday, Feb. 15 at Town Creek...

Opelika Community Theatre to offer summer camp

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA COMMUNITY THEATRE OPELIKA —Calling all aspiring stars….Do you have what it takes to bring the mischievous and hilarious Beetlejuice Jr. to life? The Opelika Community Theatre invites students in 6th through 12th grades to join the 2025 Summer...

The Sound Wall presents guitarist Clive Carroll

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — English guitar virtuoso Clive Carroll is coming to Opelika for a Friday, Feb. 21, performance at The Sound Wall.Carroll is one of the UK’s leading guitar masters. He has toured across Europe, Australia, the Middle East and North...
Celebrating City Spirit

Celebrating City Spirit

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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Preserving Auburn History

Preserving Auburn History

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

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

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

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