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...
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...

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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...

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Meet You at the Bus START

Meet You at the Bus START

CONTRIBUTED BY EAST ALABAMA HEALTH OPELIKA — Not even a pandemic could stop Opelika's Neighborhood Mobile Wellness Bus from being built, and now the...

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