Events Articles

Music will fill the air in Opelika this weekend

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika Songwriters Festival kicks off this Friday evening, offering a weekend full of music and fun. The annual event attracts die-hard music lovers from around the Southeast, who come to see more than 30 singer-songwriters...

Stamp Out Hunger: Letter carriers to collect for food bank

Leave canned goods by your mailbox for pick up on May 11 CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Food Bank of East Alabama is asking for the community’s support on May 11 by participating in Stamp Out Hunger, the largest single-day food drive in the country...

OPL to host ‘Pete the Cat’ creator for talk, book signing

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER The Opelika Public Library will host an evening with "Pete the Cat" creator James Dean on Tuesday, May 14. This event, which will include an Author Talk and book signing, is recommended for all ages. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with all...

A night at the museum: Tasting for a good cause

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER With a variety of scrumptious dishes, beverages and silent auction items, the 9th Annual Taste of the Town was a lively event at the Museum of East Alabama in downtown Opelika on April 23.Restaurants and caterers offering appetizers to...
“Lift Every Voice”

“Lift Every Voice”

The Dream Day Foundation of Opelika celebrated MLK Jr. Day on Monday inside the Opelika Center for Performing Arts. Four Opelika High School...

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Empty Bowls Moved to April 9

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA PARKS AND RECREATION In order to protect the health of our potters, staff and community, the Empty Bowls event has been...

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PUBLIC NOTICES

INVITATION TO BID 22004 Sealed bids for the construction of the  SOUTHSIDE CENTER FOR THE ARTS shall be received at the Opelika City Hall 2nd...

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