Month: February 2011

From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on February 24, 2011. View the original page.

On Saturday, February 26th, beginning at 9 a.m. a long standing tradition in Opelika continues with the celebration of Arbor Day with one minor “change”. This family fun happening takes place this year at Opelika’s Sportsplex & Aquatics Center, instead of the Courthouse Square, as the Opelika Tree Commission and Keep Opelika Beautiful team up to put the event together. Activities for the morning include sorts of kid-friendly activities, including having their pictures taken with… Read More

From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on February 19, 2011. View the original page.

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From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on February 17, 2011. View the original page.

Thanks to whoever posted this link on Facebbok. I’ve got this albumn on the shelf and can’t even play it.

From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on February 17, 2011. View the original page.

Their name, Montana Skies, is a metaphor for musical freedom, and they continue to follow their creative instincts far beyond traditional boundaries.  In concert, these award winning musicians delve into music from Pink Floyd and Rush to Vivaldi, and House of the Rising Sun, as well as their own originals that have been featured everywhere from NPR to the Travel Channel.  Montana Skies seemingly non-stop tour schedule has taken them all across the US as… Read More

Okay, I get what they say but gosh it’s been so cold in the south this year and more snow and ice is heading this way tonight.Lows tonight just below 32 degrees, and already in B-Ham snow if falling.  Daytime temperatures up to near 50 so look for a quick melting of the stuff.  Then Business as Usual.  (Photo Credit: Weather.Com) From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on February 9… Read More

In the above photo…. Ladies of the Monday Morning Cookbook Coffee Club, from left, Betsy Judkins, Lee Cannon, Dean Elam, Judy Chase and Emily Sparrow peruse a cookbook and discuss heritage cake recipes in preparation for Cannon’s judging of the Heritage Cake Contest this Saturday at the Museum in Loachapoka.  In addition to the cake contest, there will be a children’s no-fee craft tables set up with appropriate supplies for those who wish to make… Read More

The Opelika Historic Preservation Society presents “Monopoly, The winner takes all, Ten Grand Slam”. Fun starts at 7PM on Friday, April 15th at Opelika’s National Guard Armory. You know the way it works, by one of 300 $100 tickets and see if you’re the last person standing after a draw down. If it’s you, $10,000 in your pocket when you go home. Refreshments, Bar & Bingo, plus door prises will be given away throughout the… Read More