Events Articles

Courthouse Square Glows for Epilepsy Awareness

PHOTOS BY JOHN HILLSMAN FOR THE OBSERVER The third annual Glow for Epilepsy event, hosted by Compassionate Hands of Hope Inc., was held Sunday, Nov. 4, at Courthouse Square in downtown Opelika. The Opelika Fire Department gave demonstrations on what to do and what not...

Auburn Alumna Joins the Cast of ‘Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas’

BY AUDREY KENTFOR THE OBSERVERMINNESOTA —Antonisia Collins, who holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Auburn University, joined the Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to become a mentor and actress.Collins, a Montgomery Native, graduated from Auburn...

Hay Days offered weekend of family fun, merchandise, more

PHOTOS BY ED SIKORA FOR THE OBSERVER The Farm at Rocky Top hosted its annual Hay Days arts and crafts festival Nov. 4 and 5. Hay Days featured handmade, one-of-a-kind designs by local artisans, unique gourmet foods, boutique and vintage items, a Kids Corral and a...

What’s Happening in Lee County – Nov. 9, 2023

'Mary, Did You Know?' women's event is Nov. 12 CONTRIBUTED BY PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH OPELIKA— Providence Baptist Church will host Open Heavens Ministry's “Mary, Did You Know?” on Nov. 12 at 6 p.m.This is a women’s event featuring great food, fellowship, holiday...
Life’s a Peach

Life’s a Peach

The Auburn Area Community Theatre (AACT) recently put on a production of "James and the Giant Peach Jr." at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center...

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‘Fair’ Play

‘Fair’ Play

The community headed to the Lee County Fairgrounds Oct. 4 through 8 to enjoy the annual Lee County Fair. The fair offered plenty of rides, games and...

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Walking to End Alzheimer’s

Walking to End Alzheimer’s

BY STACEY PATTON WALLACE FOR THE OBSERVER  AUBURN —  Alzheimer’s — a frightening disease, which inevitably leads to death. The disease has...

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Tickets on Sale for Oktoberfest

Tickets on Sale for Oktoberfest

CONTRIBUTED BY KATY HARPER DOSS AUBURN —  The sights, sounds and tastes of Germany are making their way to Ag Heritage Park in Auburn, Alabama,...

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Roaring Into OHS

Roaring Into OHS

Photos Contributed By Becky Brown/OHS The Opelika High Theatre Society performed its first three shows of "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe"...

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