Events Articles

Don’t Be an Ope-loser: City kicks off anti-litter campaign

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The City of Opelika, in collaboration with Keep Opelika Beautiful KOB), welcomes back its environmental initiative, "Don’t Be an Ope-loser."This anti-litter campaign aims to unite residents, businesses and community organizations...

‘Alabama to the Rescue’

Conference aims to shed light on invisible crime of human trafficking BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — An event designed to raise awareness about human trafficking is coming to east Alabama on Feb. 17. Entitled “Alabama to the Rescue,” the one-day conference...

Community Calendar | Feb.1, 2024

AUBURN CHAMBER ANNUAL MEETINGThe Auburn Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 1, at 4 p.m. at Jay and Susie Gouge Performing Arts Center. OPELIKA BUSINESS OVER BREAKFASTThe Opelika Chamber will present Business Over Breakfast on Thursday,...

Windhorse Winter Workshopcoming to Opelika ArtHaus

CONTRIBUTEDTO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika ArtHaus will host the Windhorse Winter Workshop Series Feb. 23-25. A variety of workshops will be offered during the weekend. Visit windhorsestudio.com/events for details and to pre-register.Participating artists offering...
A Holiday Walk in the Woods

A Holiday Walk in the Woods

CONTRIBUTED BYKREHER PRESERVE AUBURN — A Holiday Walk in the Woods is back. In the spirit of unity and peace, Auburn Area Community Theatre and the...

read more
And Snow Fell in Opelika

And Snow Fell in Opelika

Opelika’s annual Snopelika event and Christmas Tree Lighting took place after the Christmas parade on Friday, Dec. 2 Photos By ROBERT NOLES...

read more
Santa Stops By Toomer’s Corner

Santa Stops By Toomer’s Corner

United Way of Lee County and the Auburn Downtown Merchants Association partnered to bring Santa Claus to Toomer’s Corner in Auburn on Sunday, Dec....

read more
The He’Art’ of Christmas

The He’Art’ of Christmas

The Auburn Downtown Merchants Association welcomed citizens to the Gay Street parking lot in Auburn on Saturday, Dec. 3 for the annual Holiday...

read more
Farm-City Banquet Held Nov. 21

Farm-City Banquet Held Nov. 21

The Lee County Farm-City banquet was held on Nov. 21, at Lazenby Farms, to celebrate Farm-City Week. Farm-City Week’s main goal is to give a better...

read more