by The Observer Staff | Nov 9, 2022 | Community, Events
First Baptist Opelika’s second annual Fall Festival was held Sunday, Oct. 30, at Courthouse Square in Opelika. From 4 to 7 p.m., thousands gathered to enjoy festivities including bouncy houses, a basketball competition between Auburn Mayor Ron Anders and Opelika...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 9, 2022 | Community, Events
Opelika’s Villains Ball took place Saturday, Oct. 29, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Heritage House in Opelika. A DJ and stunt performers entertained those dressed up as rogues, wretches and ne’er-do-wells. All attendees enjoyed a ball, a costume contest and...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 9, 2022 | Community, Events
The local nonprofit Compassionate Hands of Hope Inc. hosted its second annual “Glow for Epilepsy” event at Courthouse Square in Opelika on Sunday, Nov. 6, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. The main goal of the event was to highlight and bring awareness to the disorder...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 9, 2022 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY CFEA OPELIKA — The Community Foundation of East Alabama (CFEA) announced Nov. 1 that the Alabama Rural Ministry (ARM) is the recipient of one of its mini-grants in the amount of $500. Alabama Rural Ministry seeks to combat poverty by primarily providing...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 9, 2022 | Community, Events
CONTRIBUTED BYTHE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The city of Opelika, in partnership with AO Tourism, Opelika Parks & Recreation, the Opelika Public Library, the Opelika Chamber of Commerce, Opelika Main Street and Victorian Front Porch Tour, has announced the Opelika...
