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The Opelika Observer is a community owned and operated weekly newspaper devoting its entire focus to the Opelika area, covering the people, businesses and government of Opelika.

Community Calendar

 

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB: The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lee County will receive a percentage of all sales made at the TigerTown Chick-Fil-A restaurant between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 p.m the last Friday of each month.

 

Wednesdays: Darden Wellness Clinic Serving the Community from 9 a.m. - Noon at The Darden House. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call (334) 528-1438.

Job Search Support Group: Job Support Group (JSG) is a great networking group for professionals out of work and in search of employment. The JSG meetings allow participants to exchange ideas about the job search process and receive encouragement from group members. The JSG meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 4 p.m. at the Goodwill Career Center. Questions about the program can be directed to Ted Bryant at (334) 275-4185.

	Saturday, September 11
	Lee County Humane Society (LCHS) presents Woofstock from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Kiesel Park in Auburn. Woofstock is a celebration for people and their pets. It is a family friendly fun day that includes live entertainment, children's activities, disc dog demos, LCHS adoptions and much more. All dogs are welcome as long as they remain on a leash. For more information, call (334) 821-3222. Admission is free.
	Saturday, September 11
	Third Annual Run to Read 5K Race and 1.5 mile Walk at 8 a.m. at Floral Park. This event is to raise awareness and funds for the Jean Dean Reading is Fundamental Project. Lots of prizes for race winners and plenty of door prizes including a vacation giveaway! For more information, contact Rich Bailey, richatau@aol.com or call (334) 663-2197.
	Saturday, September 11
	Saturday Art Club Reading & Writing with Art at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at 10 a.m.
	Saturday, September 11
	Opelika Main Street will Host a Dinner / Auction from 7 -11 p.m. at the Cultural Center located at 1103 Glenn St. Enjoy an evening of jazz performed by the OHS Jazz Band, great food by Jimmy's and wonderful items waiting for a bid! Tickets are $30 per person in advance and $35 at the door. A group/corporate table of eight is $240. Tickets are available at Fringe, Southern Crossing and Victory Designs and also from Main Street board members. For more information, call (334) 745-0466 or visit www.opelikamainstreet.org.
	Tuesday, September 14
	History of Auburn University Football from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the AU Library. In this exciting program, go back in time and discuss former players, coaches and important games from 1892 up to the present. The program will also include information about the many colorful traditions. David Rosenblatt, cofounder and curator of Auburn's first athletic museum is the speaker. The cost is $15. To register, please visit www.auburn.edu/cconline or call (334) 844-5100.
	Wednesday, September 15
	The topic will be “Heart Healthy Exercise”. Parkwood Health Care host a Brunch and Learn each month on topics of interest to Senior Adults and their Caregivers. Programs are held the third Wednesday of each month at Central Activities Center, 1500 14th Street, Phenix City from 10 a.m. - 11 am. Everyone in the community is invited. There is no charge. For more information contact Pat Harrell, (706) 358-6515 or Sue Fugua, (334) 291-4743.
	Thursday, September 16
	Third Thursday Late Night: Poetry & Practicality at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art. Old Master Drawings from the Ringling Museum of Art by Alexandra Libby at 5 p.m.
	Saturday, September 18
	The River Center presents “An Evening with Emile Pandolfi” from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the RiverCenter Performing Arts Center in Columbus, Ga.
	Tuesday, September 21
	Showing of “Dive” as part of the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at 6 p.m. September 24 will be the opening reception beginning at 6 p.m.
	Wednesday, September 22
	Representatives of the Lee County Board of Registrars will hold a voter registration drive on the campus of Auburn University in the main lobby of the AU Student Center from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Anyone registering must have a valid driver's license or the last four digits of their social security number. For more information call (334) 737-3635.

 

 

 

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