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Join the Albany Carousel for a sensory-friendly ride!

To provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for individuals on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities and their families, we will slow the carousel down to a jog and turn off the organ music.

It’s our hope to provide a fun and inviting space for everyone. So put on your blue and join us!

Springtime at the Roost features indoor and outdoor garden decor, beautiful and unique gifts for Mother’s Day, delicious baked goods and a shop full of antiques, collectibles, and wonderful creations by local crafters. The show is open Fridays and Saturdays only, May 5 through May 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information visit the Vintage Roost Facebook page.

For 1st Friday in May, the carousel will have a Mother’s Day theme. For the craft, you can create a Mother’s Day card with tissue-paper flowers. The Café special is 50 cents off nachos and the Gift Shop special is 20% off of all jewelry. There will be a $5.00 entry fee and it includes unlimited carousel rides!

Photo by Nathan Pendley

The Featured Artists at Gallery Calapooia for May 2023 are Koka Filipovic and Bill Marshall. Their art will be on display from now until May 27.

From Koka Filipovic
“Art can serve to inspire us to feel the joy that is a natural part of being human. It offers some much needed relief during these unprecedented times of rapid fire changes. It has become my joy to share this unique experience in a variety of nature inspired pieces that offer a sense of being inside a sanctuary. My deep reverence for the natural world has inspired a collection of contemporary and arts and crafts designs that serve to enhance a variety of interior settings.”

From Bill Marshall
“Is it me, or has this been one of longest, cold, wet winters here in western Oregon, my home for the past 40 years? As a fisher and gardener, I welcome the rejuvenating rains, and the mountain snowpack assuring that there will be ample water in our rivers, lakes, and reservoirs during the heat of the summer. And as an artist, I feel so fortunate to be able to turn to the studio when the pouring rain prevents such outdoor activities. I can turn away from the wet windows, put on some music, and drift off into the land of drawing, painting, and printmaking. So, what subjects does one choose when the snow/rain mix is blowing sideways outside? Sunflowers in full bloom, drifting in a canoe, fishing a mountain stream, the garden in full production, of course!”

Fresh and local produce, baked goods, meat, flowers and more! For information visit Albany, OR Farmers’ Market

Wes Knodel Gun Shows Inc. is committed to bringing you high-quality, enjoyable, family-friendly shows. For information visit Wes Knodel Guns Shows. Photo by Jonna Niles

Come see the historic hangar and airplanes including Miss Liberty which is currently under restoration and was flown by Albany Pioneer Evelyn Burleson. Aviators will be available to chat with attendees. This is a free open house at the Albany Municipal Airport. Visitors will be asked to sign a waiver and kids are welcome. This event is part of Albany’s celebration of National Historic Preservation Month.

Photo: “Cleared for Take-off, Albany Airport” by Dan Bateman

Join two experienced birders, Bill Freeland and Madelyn Antinucci, for a Guided Birding Tour at Thompson’s Mills. Learn about migration, nesting habits, and how to observe and record your findings.  Bill and Madelyn will have a few pairs of binoculars to loan, but please bring your own if possible. Wear comfortable waterproof boots and dress to be outside for at least an hour, walking one mile on flat ground.  Meet in the parking lot next to the restrooms at Thompson’s Mill. Call Don Lyon at 541-227-8873 for further information.  Free tours of the 1858 Mill are also available.

Photo: “Lunch To Go, Timber Linn Lake” by Dan Bateman

Sponsored by Albany Landmarks Commission and presented by Vintage Window Restoration, this one day workshop is oriented to homeowners who wish to repair their windows on their own but need the initial nudge to become inspired. Snacks and coffee will be served in the morning, then the class will head out to an actual project where they learn about numerous parts of a window, work space set-up, a bit of history, and work their way to gently removing the bottom sash of a window. Attendees will become more informed about how to preserve Albany’s historic stock. This event is part of Albany’s celebration of Historic Preservation Month.

The workshop is free, but space is limited and reservations required. Contact Alyssa Schrems at alyssa.schrems@cityofalbany.net or (541) 791-0176.