Category Archives: Events

Events in and around Opelika, Alabama

Sundilla is Thursday This Week!

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

I hope everyone is ready for the one and only WEBB WILDER! Note that this one is on a THURSDAY, and not just because it will take you an extra day to recover. Way back when we booked this one, … Continue reading →

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The Railyard Presents Opening Event This Saturday

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

Okay, so you may be wondering what The Railyard is, as work has quietly been progressing to turn some old cotton warehouse space into an Art, Music & Food venue this weekend. From their website: The Railyard presents an art … Continue reading →

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APR Is Racing The Weekend!

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

The cars and team headquarters may be in Opelika, but the track this weekend is the home track for several APR Drivers.  Follow the fun of APR Racing this weekend! From the APR Website: While the beaches of South Beach … Continue reading →

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Doug & Telisha Williams at Sundilla, Friday, April 27th

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

If you haven’t already done so, then grab a pen, find Friday, April 27 on your calendar, and write: Doug and Telisha Williams at Sundilla! Showtime is 7:30, and admission is just $12 and free for children 12 and under. … Continue reading →

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Save the Date – National Day of Prayer

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

The Opelika Community with celebrating the 61st National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 3rd at 12 noon at the Lee County Courthouse Square in downtown Opelika. In the event of rain, this gathering will be held in the sanctuary of … Continue reading →

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Big Weekend Coming

Posted on April 15, 2012 by

Note to self for next weekend. Two great events are on the schedule. Friday Night, what has become a semi-annual event, On The Tracks returns. More from their website, click here! Then Saturday, up the road in Waverly, The Old … Continue reading →

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Electronics Recycling & Shredding Event

Posted on April 15, 2012 by

The East Alabama Recycling Partnership (EARP) will host an Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, April 21st. Citizens and businesses are encouraged to participate in the countywide event. The event will take place at Lee County’s facility at 100 Orr Avenue … Continue reading →

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Easter on the Square is Saturday

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

Easter on the Square is Saturday, April 7th with the following activities planned: 10:00 a.m.- Easter Egg-tivities; 10:45 Easter Parade; 11:00 Super Spectacular Egg Hunt at Courthouse Square in downtown Opelika. The event is for kids 2nd grade and under.  And the fountain in front of … Continue reading →

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Opelika Unplugged Friday Night

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

“Opelika Unplugged” starts on Friday April 6th at The Event Center Downtown in historic Opelika, Alabama and will be held the first Friday of every month!! Come and listen to great songwriters tell the stories behind their songs! It’s from … Continue reading →

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3rd Annual Bike Across Alabama to Help Families

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

Cycle of Service, aka Bike Across Alabama, is now registering riders. This ride benefits families in our state needing home repair.  Riders take a three day journey beginning May 4 and ending May 6.  In the afternoons, participants will take … Continue reading →

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Plant Sale Begins Today

Posted on April 3, 2012 by

The Annual Plant sale from the students at Opelika High School begins this morning (Tue) at 9AM and continues each day until all the plants are gone.

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Thinking About a Weather Radio?

Posted on April 1, 2012 by

The Lee County EMA and the National Weather Service will be at the Opelika Walgreens this Wednesday to assist with programming your Weather Radios! You can purchase your weather radio and batteries at Walgreens and we will program them for … Continue reading →

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Book Signing at Saugahatchee Country Club

Posted on April 1, 2012 by

Thursday, April 5 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Saugahatchee Country Club, Retired US Secret Service agent Dan Emmett, author of Within Arm’s Length: The Extraordinary Life and Career of a Special Agent in the United States Secret Service, … Continue reading →

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Opelika Has Big Saturday Planned

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

Saturday, March 31 at 8 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. at Opelika Municipal Park on Denson Dr. “A Unique Run with a Great Mission” is the slogan for this event which is to strengthen relationships among citizens of all cultures in … Continue reading →

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Adventure in Education – Pioneer Park

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

“I can’t imagine teaching Alabama history without bringing my class to Loachapoka,” says Sylvia Haslam, Wright’s Mill Road fourth grade teacher in Auburn. Haslam has brought her class to Pioneer Park in Loachapoka each of the last 10 years. “I … Continue reading →

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