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...
No One Fights Alone

No One Fights Alone

The 18th annual Think Pink event at the Spencer Cancer Center at East Alabama Medical Center took place last Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. The EAMC...

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Soppin’ Up the Good Stuff

Soppin’ Up the Good Stuff

Loachapoka's annual Syrup Soppin' Day, held Oct. 22, boasted something for everyone with music, food, mechanical bull riding face painting, period...

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Fall Boogie Brings the Beats

Fall Boogie Brings the Beats

PHOTOS BY MATT AUSTIN / FOR THE OBSERVER Music lovers flocked to Waverly, Alabama, on Saturday, Oct. 15, for the annual Fall 280 Boogie at the...

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A Fall Oktoberfest for All

A Fall Oktoberfest for All

PHOTOS BY MATT AUSTIN / FOR THE OBSERVER Touted as the state's largest event of its kind, the city of Auburn hosted its annual Octoberfest...

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