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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.
McKenzie Cascade Dog Fanciers, Inc. is a non profit all-breed dog club dedicated to the love and care of purebred dogs. Our general meetings are held the first Wednesday evening each month. Board meetings are the last Wednesday evening each month. Newcomers are welcome; please contact one of our officers or board members if you would like to attend.
Call 541-484-7350 or 541-954-2989 for more information.
www.springfielddogclub.org/
McKenzie Cascade Dog Fanciers, Inc. is a non profit all-breed dog club dedicated to the love and care of purebred dogs. Our general meetings are held the first Wednesday evening each month. Board meetings are the last Wednesday evening each month. Newcomers are welcome; please contact one of our officers or board members if you would like to attend.
Call 541-484-7350 or 541-954-2989 for more information.
www.springfielddogclub.org/
The first of Albany’s 2018 Farm to Table Dinnerstakes place on Saturday, August 19th. Dine al fresco along a shaded historic waterway—the Albany 8th Street Canal. Feast on delectable creations by Chef Matt Bennett of Sybaris Bistro and sip locally-grown and crafted Springhill Cellars Winery selections. The menu is based on Cajun Creole cuisine inspired by Chef Bennett’s recent trip to New Orleans. Seating at the dinner is limited and we encourage you to purchase your tickets early for what will no doubt, be a sold-out event. Dinner proceeds will benefit the Albany Regional Museum (ARM) and enable them to continue to offer free admission to all visitors. Hop on over to ARM’s website and get your tickets now! https://squareup.com/store/albany-regional-museum
Start Time: 9:00am | Location: Meet at Sweet Home Ranger Station
Difficulty: Moderate
Learn about the origin and identification of river rocks. Includes hiking on riverbanks and in the
river and bending while collecting rocks. Please come prepared for a day on the river, including
good footwear for wading, lunch and water. If you have it, please bring a rock identification book,
a rock hammer and a hand lens.
Leaders: Tony Farque & Lance Gatchell
Emails: Tony: tfarque@fs.fed.us, Lance: lgatchell@fs.fed.us.
P O A Horse Show
Contact: Farnsworth, Kayla
Email: kfarnsworth@stimson.com
Notes:
When
Sat Sep 8, 2018 7am – 11pm Pacific Time – Los Angeles
Where
CALAPOOIA ARENA
The Albany Arts Commission (AAC) will participate in Albany’s First Friday event in April with its first-ever commission members show.
On First Friday, April 5, 2024, members of the AAC will host a reception at City Hall from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
This event is free and open to the public. Come meet your AAC active artist members, enjoy refreshments, view the variety of their work, and learn more about AAC’s mission and goals to support the arts in our community.
The AAC has raised public funds to support ongoing artist receptions for First Friday downtown for the rest of 2024.
Dam Right Drag Night – April 20, 2024 at Calapooia Brewing
Queer drag + variety show for the babez!
Featuring drag and performing art talent from throughout the Willamette Valley.
Bring your dolla billz! Make it rain on these queens!
This is a 21+ event. $10 cash cover at the door.
Doors open at 7:30
Show Starts at 8:30
There will also be stickers, zines, pony bead art, Final Fantasy XIV prints, and free queer resources! ✨️. Purchase tickets here before the market for $5+fees or $10 at the door.
Seniors, Veterans, and children 6 and younger – FREE!
Join the Albany Arts Commission (AAC) as they participate in Historic Downtown Albany’s First Friday event, May 3, 2024.
They will host a community art show featuring works by over 20 artists for the entire month of May.
Members of the AAC will host a First Friday reception for the Community Show artists at the Albany City Hall, 333 Broadalbin St SW, on Friday May 3rd from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
This event is free and open to the public. Come meet your AAC active artist members, enjoy refreshments, view the variety of their work, and learn more about AAC’s mission and goals to support the arts in our community.
The AAC has raised public funds to support ongoing artist receptions for First Friday downtown for the rest of 2024.
You are invited! Celebrate the diverse talent of our LGBTQIA+ community with our artist reception this coming Friday, June 7th, from 5 pm to 6:30 pm at Albany City Hall.
The works of more than 25 artists will be featured during June.
This showcase will run the entire month of June, but if you attend the First Friday reception, you will have a chance to meet the artists, speak with the Albany Arts Commission members, and partake in refreshments as you enjoy the various art.
The AAC has raised public funds to support ongoing artist receptions for First Friday downtown for the rest of 2024.
