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Little ones to compete at SportsPlex Tri for Kids

Ages 6-15 will swim, bike and run in mini triathlon, ages 2-5 to participate in ‘Small Fry Tri’ CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The annual SportsPlex Tri for Kids triathlon benefitting Nourish Alabama will be held on Saturday, Aug. 3, at 7:30 a.m. at the Opelika...

2024 Summer Guest Chef Series continues

CONTRIBUTED BY1856 — CULINARY RESIDENCE AUBURN — 1856 — Culinary Residence will host the second event in its Summer Guest Chef Series lineup, featuring Chef Leo Maurelli, managing partner in culinary operations at Ithaka Hospitality Partners, July 15-20.Maurelli is...

Author to discuss award-winning book July 15

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Author Keith Hébert, the Draughon Professor of Southern History at Auburn University, will speak on his book, Cornerstone of the Confederacy: Alexander Stephens and the Speech that Defined the Lost Cause, on Monday, July 15, at 3...

City of Auburn announces Neighborhood Conference

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Save the date for the third annual City of Auburn 2024 Neighborhood Conference — an event geared toward neighborhood groups and residents interested in the quality of life in Auburn’s neighborhoods.The Neighborhood Conference is...
Hoppin’ for Breakfast

Hoppin’ for Breakfast

Auburn Parks and Recreation held its second annual "Breakfast with Bunny" Easter event Saturday, April 1. The event was moved from Kiesel Park to...

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Opelika Goes Blue for Autism

Opelika Goes Blue for Autism

The 12th annual Going Blue for Autism event was held Saturday, April 1, at Courthouse Square in Opelika. More than 500 people attended the event....

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Going Blue for a Good Cause

Going Blue for a Good Cause

East Alabama Event Raises Autism Awareness BY WIL CREWSSPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — East Alabama’s 12th annual Going Blue for Autism...

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