Events Articles

Celebrating City Spirit

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce held its 82nd Annual Meeting last Friday and presented several local individuals and businesses with awards to represent the big things happening in Opelika. The Spirit of...

Austin 1st Foundation to Host Inaugural ‘Aces Fore Austin’ Golf Tournament

CONTRIBUTED BY THE AUSTIN 1ST FOUNDATION AUBURN — Swing to make a difference. The inaugural Aces Fore Austin benefit golf tournament is coming to raise awareness and funds for rare disease research. The event, hosted by Austin 1st Foundation, will take place at Robert...

Opelika, Auburn Gather on Memorial Day

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The flag flew overhead. Literally, as it dangled from a crane over the fountain in Courthouse Square in Opelika. Veterans, citizens, families and more gathered together to honor America’s fallen on May 29,...

Burger Wars, Touch-a-Truck Return Saturday

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Opelika Rotary’s annual grilling competition, Burger Wars, returns to downtown Opelika Saturday, June 3. Suitable for all ages and free to attend, Burger Wars, which first took place in 2015, is one of the most...

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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Strike Up the Band!

Smiths Station Starting Community Band BY HANNAH LESTERHLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM Smiths Station is starting a community band — an opportunity for...

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