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Two people who grew up in Sodaville, Julie Grunberg and JaDala Doyle, will present a program about the history of Sodaville. Doyle’s great-grandfather was the probably the first white person to taste the mineral water from the town’s famous spring, around which a resort developed. Grunberg became a de facto town historian when she inherited her father’s book of photographs, essays, and news clippings about Sodaville.

Sponsored by the Lebanon Museum Foundation and the Lebanon Public Library, this program is open to the public and free for all. This event is part of the celebration of National Historic Preservation Month.

The tour will begin at Burkhart Square (next to the Albany Civic Theater) at 101 1st Ave SW  at the corner of Lyon and 1st. The tour is free but there is a suggested $5 donation per person to benefit the Monteith House. Sponsored by the The Natty Dresser. This event is part of Albany‘s celebration of National Historic Preservation Month.

Photo: “Monteith Daffodils” by Camron Settlemier

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.

A play of interactive monologues, Love, Loss, and What I Wore covers a lot of territory linked by the common thread of what was worn at key moments in women’s lives. There’s the unfortunate prom dress, the evils of fitting rooms, the inability to find anything in your messy purse, searching for a bridal gown, and the trauma of bra shopping for the first time. The stories are all deeply personal, yet oddly enough, universal. ASL interpretation will be offered at the showing on May 19. On-demand streaming tickets are also available.  Tickets for live shows are $14 for adults and $11 for for under 18, Seniors 60+, US Military and Veterans, and holders of Oregon Trail Cards. For tickets and information visit albanycivic.org.

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

Don your finest tweed attire and join us for a bicycle tour of Albany’s National Historic Districts. Arrive by 9:30 am to enter the costume and best bike contests. The ride starts at 10am. We will be stopping on occasion to talk about menswear and the historic buildings and sights along the way. The ride ends at the Deluxe Brewery where they will be hosting their annual Vintage Bicycle Show and Swap Meet. Food and drink will be available for purchase at the brewery. You are welcome to bring a picnic lunch to the ride, as the brewery allows outside food. Come by early and meet with NW Mobile Bike Repair for a quick check-up. This event is organized by The Natty Dresser as part of Albany‘s celebration of National Historic Preservation Month.

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.

Celebrate the Cumberland’s 131st birthday! Join the Community Events Center for music, birthday cake and a little bit of history. The steeple has been reinstalled, and the building is one step closer to being fully restored. This event is part of Albany’s celebration of National History Preservation Month.

History of the Cumberland