Calendar

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.

Apr
22
Sat
Springtime Sensations at Sundborn Children’s House
Apr 22 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Sundborn Children’s House, Albany’s premier Montessori preschool, invites you to join us for a sparkling evening in the Sundborn Garden at our 15th annual community benefit. This year’s event supports the development of increased outdoor space and Sundborn’s tuition assistance program and features entertainment by Infinite Improv! and Matt Bixby as Master of Ceremonies.

Patrons will enjoy “The Valley’s Best Bites,” which will be featured dishes from throughout the region, local wine and treats, a silent auction, games, and more. Guests must be 18 and older. To purchase tickets in advance, visit http://www.sundborn.org/spring/ . Thank you for supporting our community through early childhood education.

Call 408-660-5663 for more information.

Apr
23
Sun
Oregon Pinto Horse Show
Apr 23 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Salem Singers In Concert
Apr 23 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

First organized in 1943 as a mixed chorus, consisting of 22 young men and women, then as a male chorus since 1948, the Salem Singers has had many different members over their many years, including several of our Mennonite Village residents. One thing has always stood true; they sing under the motto, “Spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the medium of music.”

Contact Whitney Olsen in Marketing for information: 541-704-4247.

Apr
27
Thu
Gardening in the Pacific Northwest Brownbag Talk Series
Apr 27 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

“Treating Storm Water Run-off with Rain Gardens”. Welcome to a series of short lunchtime sessions on popular gardening topics for Linn County gardeners! Bring a sack lunch and meet other gardeners with similar interests. Its informal, informative and fun-no reservations needed and there is no charge!

May
6
Sat
City of Albany Landmarks Commission “Window Repair Workshop with Chris Gustafson of Vintage Window.
May 6 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

City of Albany Landmarks Commission presents: Window Repair Workshop with Chris Gustafson of Vintage Window; 9am -4pm. This comprehensive class will include how vintage windows work, basic window repair techniques and simple maintenance techniques for homeowners. Space is limited, reservations required. Shawna Adams (541) 791-0176 or email: shawna.adams@cityofalbany.net, Free.

May
10
Wed
City of Albany “Drinking Water Week”
May 10 @ 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm

In celebration of
Drinking Water Week, City of Albany Public Works will be
demonstrating some of what it takes
to get high quality drinking water to
our customers 24/7 including exhibits,
demonstrations, games and giveaways
involving:
• Water treatment
• Hydro excavation
• Hydrants
• Valve operation & exercising
• Backflow devices & testing
• Leak detection and repair
• Water meters
• Water quality testing
• Water conservation
• Water project engineering
• Drinking water taste test
4:30 TO 7:00 PM IN CITY HALL PLAZA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10
free!

May
13
Sat
Albany Regional Museum “Railway Tour with Bill Maddy”
May 13 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Wednesday, May 12, 2017 at 10am, 11am, and 1pm. Meet at Albany Regional Museum.

Hop aboard Albany’s vintage trolley with Bill Maddy, Albany Regional Historian, for a narrated ride on historic Albany railways. Guests are also invited to step inside the museum to see the expanded train station among the displays. Reservations recommended, please call the museum to reserve your free ticket to board. 541-967-7122..
Call 541-967-7122 for more information, www.armuseum.com

May
14
Sun
Marks Ridge Winery “Mothers Day at the Winery”
May 14 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Mother’s Day at the winery!!
Mom’s taste free and receive some bling for their special day!
Call 541-974-4457 for more information. www.marksridge.com

May
18
Thu
Jazz it Up! Big Band Concert & Ice Cream Social
May 18 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join us at the Eagles Club, 127 Broadalbin SW, as we host a swingin’ big band concert and ice cream social. Be sure to wear your dancing shoes, and bring a hankerin’ for delicious ice cream with all the fixins, as we dance the afternoon away to classic and contemporary
favorites! Pre-registration is required, tickets are $9 and go up to $10 after May 5th. Call the Albany Senior Center at 541-917-7760 for more information

May
24
Wed
Preservation Awards Presentation, City Council Meeting
May 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Preservation Awards Presentation at the City Council meeting, 7:15pm, Albany City Hall, 333 Broadalbin Street SW, (541) 791-0176 or email: shawna.adams@cityofalbany.net Free.