Well, it’s still downtown, but not on South Railroad Avenue. You’ll find the Farmer’s Market is Courthouse Square this year. Open from 3P-6PM. The market is hosted by Opelika Main Street each year and is open every Tuesday.
From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on May 31, 2011. View the original page.
So, the Net procees for the sales of these T-Shirts goes to Help those inCullman and the Birmingham Area. This campaign is as much about keeping awareness up, as it is about the donation. You figure that more than $10 goes to the effort for each shirt sold, and that shirt finds another ten donars and the cycle repeats, then the amount of money raised should be more. I’m in! Need from redpepper on Vimeo … Read More
Each month I write for the OA News, something about the area. This month, I was drawn to write about the storms and some political aspects. Â Click the link to read the entire article from the OA News.
From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on May 9, 2011. View the original page.
Pictured: Tia Gonzalez, Master Herbalist  –  The first of two Herb Days is presented at Pioneer Park Saturday, May 14, with Tia Gonzalez providing instruction on growing culinary herbs.  The cooking aspect is covered by Marian Edel, Tallapoosa Master Gardener.  Jeannette Frandsen, Master Gardener, is also providing instruction.  Registration is ongoing and will assure participants of a tasty lunch, including fresh herbs. From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on… Read More
Several events are being held to raise money and supplies that continue to flow to parts north in Alabama. Â Martha’s Trouble and the band Glow perform this Thursday at the Event Center Downtown to help the activities at the United Methodist Church. Earlier in the week on Tuesday Night (May 10th) at the Irish Bred Pub several bands are donating their time. Â There is a $5 cover, going to the Red Cross, and Joe is… Read More
The Auburn/Opelika Parkinsonâs Disease Support Group has an upcoming meeting scheduled for Sunday May 15th from 2 to 4 p.m. Â The meeting will be held in the Eagleâs Nest Meeting Room in the back side of Monarch Estates located at 1550 East University Drive in Auburn. Kitty Frey, an Occupational Therapist, will be the speaker. Â She works part-time at EAMC and also teaches Tai Chi in the community, She will speak about exercise and suggestions… Read More
The first trailer load from Trinity United Methodist Church went to Eclectic and Cordova, AL. They were much needed and well received. Trinity will be accepting donations of those same items for the foreseeable future. The drop point is: Trinity UMC Christian Life Center, 800 2nd Avenue, Church Office: 334-745-2632 Trinity United Methodist Church is a Level 1 Fema Facility and working with the State of Alabama Emergency Operations Center and the Tallapoosa County EMA… Read More
A1A is the ONLY Tribute Show ever sanctioned by Jimmy Buffett himself and have starred in an MTV video with him. A1A performs as a six piece musical ensemble using the following instrumentation – Three Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Nylon String Guitar, Electric Guitar, Pan Steel Synthesizer Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Keyboards and Harmonica. Palm Trees dĂŠcor and large dance area. Parrot head dress welcomed. Tickets: $30.00 by May 4, 2011. Tickets $35 after May 4… Read More
A reminder from the Lee County Relay for Life. Â It’s PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE WEEK!! Wear your purple, hang a purple bow on your mailbox, make a donation to Relay For Life of Lee County and join us at the Relay event at 6 pm THIS FRIDAY – May 6 as LEE COUNTY GOES ALL IN FOR A CURE FOR CANCER!! See you there!! Â The event takes place at the Track at Southern Union. From… Read More
