Category: Events

This is a brief follow-on to a story first published by The Observer , Opelika's community newspaper. Read their full story for complete coverage. World War II veteran Bruce Ross, 99, was honored recently at the Opelika Public Library with a handmade Quilt of Valor from the GAAL Stateline Group of the Quilts of Valor Foundation, according to a contributed report in The Observer. The national foundation makes quilts to honor service members and veterans… Read More

This is a brief follow-on to a story first reported by The Observer , Opelika's community newspaper. Read their full story for complete coverage. People of Action for Community Enrichment, or PACE, will hold its annual fundraiser, “A Sparkling Sneaker Affair,” on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. at the Greater Peace Life Center, 650 Jeter Ave. in Opelika, The Observer reported. Guests are asked to wear business casual with sparkly or shiny sneakers. The… Read More

This is a brief follow-on to a story first reported by The Observer , Opelika's community newspaper. Read their full story for complete coverage. Eight of the nation's 65 living Medal of Honor recipients are scheduled to be in Opelika for Freedom Fest Weekend, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-14, organizers told The Observer. The event, founded by Flags for Vets Inc., is in its third year; the expanded weekend with a breakfast and parade returns… Read More

The Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University is launching a new Cabaret Series, and Grammy- and Emmy-nominated actor and singer Cheyenne Jackson opens it with two nights of “That Guy from That Thing” on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 26-27, at 7 p.m. in the center's Studio Theatre, Auburn University announced. The show mixes songs and stories from Jackson's career, with a repertoire running from Nat King Cole and Elton John to Sara Bareilles and… Read More

Hurricane Isaias is already changing Friday and weekend plans around Lee County. Here is what has been announced as of Friday morning, updated as new information comes in. Tour de Fright — canceled. Opelika Parks and Recreation canceled Friday night's Tour de Fright because of the potential for bad weather. The city said it will not be rescheduled and pointed families to its other Halloween events later in October. UPDATE, 11:25 a.m. Friday — On… Read More

The City of Opelika is giving its Burgers & Badges grill-off a new format this year. Municipal Mayhem, a fundraiser for the United Way of Lee County, runs Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Municipal Park, the city announced Wednesday. Instead of police against fire, city employees will be split into three teams that compete in what the city calls "fast, funny, and unpredictable" challenges. People in the crowd can buy… Read More