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AUMC Christmas Market to feature arts, crafts, food

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER Over 50 vendors featuring art, handmade crafts, food and other items will be featured at this year’s annual Christmas Market Saturday, Dec. 7 from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Auburn United Methodist Church. The creative cooks in the...

Events | Nov. 21, 2024

Ferguson Chapel C.M.E. to host annual Thanksgiving prayer breakfast CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Ferguson Chapel C.M.E. Church has planned a Pre-Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 9 a.m.Mrs. Mae W. Sims, First Lady of Ferguson Chapel, will...

‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ program underway, gifts needed

CONTRIBUTED BY HOME INSTEAD LEE COUNTY — As we enter the season of giving, Home Instead is calling on the community to participate in its Be a Santa to a Senior program, which helps brighten the holidays for older adults who may be feeling alone or might otherwise go...

Sheriff’s Foundation virtual auction begins Nov. 22

CONTRIBUTED BY LCSO LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Sheriff’s Foundation (LCSF) will hold its inaugural online silent auction Nov. 22 through Dec. 5.Through this virtual fundraiser, LCSF will auction off gift baskets, individual items and experiences donated by local and...
Local Memorial Day events set

Local Memorial Day events set

Members of the Opelika Fire Department are pictured during last year’s Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony in Opelika. Purple Heart recipient to...

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