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122 Ferry St SW
Albany, OR 97321
PO Box 965
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541-928-0911
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Welcome to AVA’s monthly calendar of events. Take a peek and plan your stay-cation or your next visit to our region. The city’s most notable annual events include historic home tours, outdoor summer concerts and movies under the stars, and the Northwest Art and Air Festival.
*Note for event organizers: If you’d like to have your event listed on the AVA calendar, head over to our contact page and submit your event to us.
Nov
17
Fri
Nov 17 – Dec 31 all-day
Sixth Annual Ornament Hunt and Sweepstakes in the Willamette Valley
The Willamette Valley Visitors Association announces its annual ornament hunt, encouraging participants to connect with public lands through the spirit of holiday cheer!
The Willamette Valley Visitors Association (WVVA) will launch its sixth annual ornament hunt throughout the region and on non-wilderness trails of the Willamette National Forest and the Umpqua National Forest.
Beginning November 17, 2023, two hundred locally crafted wooden ornaments will be hidden
along non-wilderness trails in the following ranger districts: Detroit, Sweet Home, McKenzie
River and Middle Fork on the Willamette National Forest and Cottage Grove on the Umpqua
National Forest for lucky hikers to find.
This year’s ornaments will feature an agricultural scene that highlights the unique wine-growing
areas or AVAs throughout the Willamette Valley, in honor of the 40th anniversary of the
Willamette Valley AVA designation. Each ornament found includes instructions on how to
register to win the Grand Prize: a two-day getaway to the Willamette Valley.
For the first year ever, WVVA is offering a limited number of additional ornaments that will be
available for purchase at four ranger stations throughout the forest. All proceeds will benefit
Cascade Volunteers — a nonprofit organization that supports trail keepers and trail
maintenance. Learn more at https://cascadevols.org/.
Not only does the Ornament Hunt provide the perfect hiking opportunity, but participants are
also encouraged to go Christmas tree hunting. Be sure to register for a permit before taking
home the perfect tree, straight from the Willamette National Forest. More at
https://www.recreation.gov/tree-permits/ebd4facc-ec56-11ea-bcba-fa43c1aabce3
Participants venturing into the forest are asked to abide by Take Care Out There and Leave No
Trace Principles. WVVA and the forest service encourage hikers to plan ahead and take a look
at the winter safety tips.
The Willamette Valley Visitors Association website, https://willamettevalley.org/ornament, will
serve as the hub for ornament hunt details and hiking planning tips. It is also where you can
register your ornament to win the grand prize, a weekend getaway to the Willamette Valley. You
can also find trail information and hints throughout December on the following social channels:
@gowillamettevalley and @willametteNF.
WVVA encourages sharing adventures using #FindYourOrnament, #FindYourTrail, #IwonderWV,
#pnwonderland, #willamettenationalforest. The Willamette Valley Visitors Association abides by
Leave No Trace Principles; once the contest closes, all remaining ornaments will be picked up
by U.S. Forest Service professionals.
About Willamette Valley Visitors Association
Willamette Valley Visitors Association (WVVA) is a private, non-profit organization that supports
travel and tourism in the Willamette Valley – Oregon Wine Country.
About the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
The U.S. Forest Service is a Federal agency that manages 193 million acres of public lands in
national forests and grasslands.
Dec
19
Tue
DECEMBER FOOD DRIVE
December 2023
During the month of December, AndCo will be collecting donations of non-perishable food to help fill cupboards this holiday season! Current Needs include; Non-Perishable Food Items, Pet Food, Diapers/Wipes (sizes 4, 5, & 6), Toilet Paper, Personal Hygiene Products, Baby Formula/Baby Food, Bottles/Nipples, Small Boxes & Grocery Bags.
Donations will benefit FISH OF ALBANY and can be dropped off at the AndCo office (in the Heritage Mall, between Target & Old Navy) between 10 AM & 5 PM.
FREE GIFT WRAPPING STATION
December 4-22, 2023 | 10 AM-5 PM, M-F
Starting December 4th, you can stop by the AndCo office and use their gift wrapping station to wrap some gifts! Wrapping supplies will be available Monday – Friday from 10 AM – 5 PM at the AndCo Office @ Heritage Mall (between Target & Old Navy).
On December 3rd, they will be offering complimentary gift-wrapping services during their special Christmas Portrait Event
Dec 19 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Join former OSU standout & MLB infielder Darwin Barney at the YMCA for a brand-new baseball day camp that will help you improve your skills on the field. Barney, who won the Rawlings Gold Glove Award and the Fielding Bible Award in recognition of his defensive skills at second base, will share his expertise and knowledge of the game with participants. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, this camp is a rare opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business. Do not miss out on this chance to take your game to the next level!
Two age divisions:
December 18th -Ages: 10-13
December 19th -Ages: 14-18
Linn County Arts Guild, 846 Main St. Nov. 1st through Dec. 24th (11-5 Tues-Sat).
Many local artists offering ‘handcrafted in Linn County’ items!
Hoodoo’s Wintervention is back! Pacific Northwest’s Biggest Snow Series Giveaway presented by Volvo Cars of Bend is coming to a venue near you. Sisters, Redmond, Bend, Eugene, Albany, and now Lebanon get ready!!! Hoodoo’s dumpin’ $100k in prizes this season including lift tickets, gear, skis, boards and more. Play silly games, compete in SnOlympics, take a whack at Winter Trivia and throw down some Snowballers Bingo with us. Help raise scholarship funds for SNOWDAYS! Plus sign up for your chance to win your own pass to the Snowlab where you can design, build and shred your very own skis/board. Cash & prizes & fun for all ages. Hosted by Bi Coastal Albany, Harold the Hodag and his friends Yeti and Sas. It’s free for all ages and a ton of fun for the whole family! Get the deets….go to skihoodoo.com Other event series dates at the same location: 11/28/2023, 1/23/2024
Dec
20
Wed
DECEMBER FOOD DRIVE
December 2023
During the month of December, AndCo will be collecting donations of non-perishable food to help fill cupboards this holiday season! Current Needs include; Non-Perishable Food Items, Pet Food, Diapers/Wipes (sizes 4, 5, & 6), Toilet Paper, Personal Hygiene Products, Baby Formula/Baby Food, Bottles/Nipples, Small Boxes & Grocery Bags.
Donations will benefit FISH OF ALBANY and can be dropped off at the AndCo office (in the Heritage Mall, between Target & Old Navy) between 10 AM & 5 PM.
FREE GIFT WRAPPING STATION
December 4-22, 2023 | 10 AM-5 PM, M-F
Starting December 4th, you can stop by the AndCo office and use their gift wrapping station to wrap some gifts! Wrapping supplies will be available Monday – Friday from 10 AM – 5 PM at the AndCo Office @ Heritage Mall (between Target & Old Navy).
On December 3rd, they will be offering complimentary gift-wrapping services during their special Christmas Portrait Event
Linn County Arts Guild, 846 Main St. Nov. 1st through Dec. 24th (11-5 Tues-Sat).
Many local artists offering ‘handcrafted in Linn County’ items!
Food, fun, and open mic night at the Dixie Creek Saloon in Tangent!
Menu: https://dixiecreeksaloon.com/dixie_creek_menu.html
32994 Hwy 99 E, Tangent, OR, United States, Oregon
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