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122 Ferry St SW
Albany, OR 97321
PO Box 965
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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
21
Thu
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!
Join Deluxe Brewing for Music Bingo Night from 6:30-8:30PM in the taproom! Due to high demand from eager customers, they will be hosting this event every first and third Thursday of the month.
Come prepared to flex your knowledge of music through the ages and genres. Bring your friends or come alone for a night of fun and competition against the crowd with a chance to win Deluxe Brewing swag. Picture the perfect marriage of Bingo and Name That Tune – and throw in great craft beer and cocktails!
Their taproom is family and pet-friendly. There is no cost to participate, although they encourage you to enjoy a cold pint or cocktail with your friends as you compete. They serve Deluxe Brewing craft beers, Sinister Distilling cocktails, cider, wines and sodas. Their Deluxe Food Cart is open during all standard taproom business hours and serves delicious brewery fare to their customers.
Come prepared to flex your knowledge of music through the ages and genres. Bring your friends or come alone for a night of fun and competition against the crowd with a chance to win Deluxe Brewing swag. Picture the perfect marriage of Bingo and Name That Tune – and throw in great craft beer and cocktails!
Their taproom is family and pet-friendly. There is no cost to participate, although they encourage you to enjoy a cold pint or cocktail with your friends as you compete. They serve Deluxe Brewing craft beers, Sinister Distilling cocktails, cider, wines and sodas. Their Deluxe Food Cart is open during all standard taproom business hours and serves delicious brewery fare to their customers.
For more information: https://linktr.ee/sinisterdeluxe
Dec
22
Fri
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!
Come celebrate the holiday season with Deluxe Brewing decked out in your ugliest holiday sweater! They will be crowning the ugliest of sweaters and awarding those who don them with Gift Cards that may be used in their tasting room or at their food cart. First place will get a $25 gift card, second place will receive $20, and third $15. They’ll also be giving out a Best Couple Prize for $25!
They will also be hosting their annual White Elephant Gift Exchange! To participate, please bring a wrapped gift, valued at $15 max to exchange during the event!
They will have their photo backdrop and self station set up so you can take selfies and document the occasion. They can’t wait to get festive with the season and with their signature drinks!
Their taproom is family and pet-friendly. There is no cost to participate in this event, although they encourage you to enjoy their delicious food and beverage with your friends. They serve Deluxe Brewing craft beers, Sinister Distilling cocktails, cider, wines and sodas. Their Deluxe Food Cart is open during all standard taproom business hours and serves delicious brewery fare to their customers.
More Deluxe events: https://linktr.ee/sinisterdeluxe
Albany’s Roller Dome wants you to slip on your ugliest sweater and skate and sing Christmas songs, with the lyrics displayed on three large projection screens. 7:00m-9:00 pm ( All Ages )
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