Events Articles

Annual ‘Near His Heart’ dinner planned for Feb. 23; register now

BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN— The annual Near His Heart dinner, a special night for parents and caregivers of those with special needs, will be held Friday, Feb. 23, at 6 p.m.There is no cost to attend the event, but all attendees need to...

Scenes from Aim High: Soaring with the Tuskeegee Airmen

Exhibit now on display at Opelika Public Library PHOTOS BY ED SIKORA FOR THE OBSERVER Aim High: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen, a traveling interactive exhibition of the Smithsonian Institute, is on disply at the Opelika Public...

OCT’s Black History Showcase is Feb. 16-18

BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika Community Theater is once again sharing black history through a showcase Feb. 23-25. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.“The Black History Showcase is an outreach program that we do for...

Goodwill to offer free tax preparation

Households with incomes under $64,000 are eligible to participate CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER COLUMBUS — For over 10 years, Goodwill has partnered with the IRS to provide free tax preparation services for the community. The program, often referred to as VITA...
Christmas Events Fill the Weekend

Christmas Events Fill the Weekend

OPELIKA — Families were out and about in Opelika this weekend to continue the Christmas celebrations. Christmas in a Railroad Town and the Reindeer...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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