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See the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree while it visits Albany on its way from Sweet Home to Washington, D.C.  It will be on display at the Linn County Courthouse from 9:00 – 3:00 pm.  Festivities during the tree’s visit to Albany include:
– Welcoming of the People’s Tree by City officials and other dignitaries.

– A booth greeting visitors to the celebration (and a chance to win free rides at the Albany Historic Carousel & Museum).
– Presentations by the Boys and Girl Scouts of America, Albany.

– Annual Albany Veterans Day Parade (the largest Veterans Day parade west of the Mississippi River).

– Farmers’ Market vendors and merchandise.
– Activities are free and open to the public.

Continue the Veteran’s Day Parade, at the Albany Historic Carousel and Museum, with The Beat Goes On marching band! For more information, visit the Carousel on Facebook: AlbanyHistoricCarousel

Come enjoy an evening with local author Kirk Richardson. Books will be available to purchase, and we will help you corner Kirk to get your copy signed!  Kirk lives in the Willamette Valley and writes the Craft Beer Country Blog, his observations and reviews of brews, pubs, and places worth exploring.  His second book, Craft Beer Country: In search of the Best Breweries from the Rocky Mountains to the Southwest, is already underway.  For information visit the event Facebook page: GrowlerEvents

This original play, written by LBCC Theater Faculty Dan Stone, examines political viewpoints and gun issues with a huge helping of hilarity.  Created in the improvisational slapstick-style of Commedia dell’ Arte, this play makes fun of extreme conservatives and liberals alike.  Tickets are $10 general admission, $7 for students and seniors. Purchase online at linnbenton.edu/tickets, or one hour prior to performance.  For more information, contact the LBCC Theater Box Office at. For special needs and accommodations, call 541‑917‑4789 or Oregon Relay TDD at 1‑800‑735‑2900.

Steve Hale performs at Calapooia Brewing.  An Oregon native, Steve Hale has been a singer, songwriter and producer in the Northwest for many years, and brings his own brand of soul-Americana-pop to Albany.  For more information visit: Calapooia Brewing

Weekly Blues Jam with local talent, good food, great beer and tons of fun! For information visit: http://calapooiabrewing.com

Bring the family, on this non-school day, and get a jump start on your holiday decorating!  There are lots of designs of wood ornaments to paint and take home.

Camp Crush performs at Calopooia Brewing. Camp Crush is New Wave rock coming out of Portland, with their brand of danceable new-wave and modern indie rock.  For more information visit: Calapooia Brewing

Sponsored by Pearl Rebekah Lodge #47 and part of the proceeds are used for Christmas baskets and or Thanksgiving baskets. For information visit: PEARL-Rebekah-LODGE-47

The Albany Parks & Recreation Senior Center along with Walmart and Sybaris Bistro want to extend a warm invitation to you and your family to join us for a Thanksgiving luncheon. Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal prepared by the amazing chef from Sybaris Bistro! If purchased by November 9th, tickets are just $9.00. After that they are $10. For tickets and information: 541-917-7760: www.albanypparksandrecreation.org.