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.
May
13
Sun
Mom’s taste free and receive some bling for their special day!
Lite Appetizers too!
Call 541-974-4457 for more information,
www.marksridge.com
Assorted fresh homemade pastries and coffeecake.
Fresh fruit salad with candied citrus.
Pheasant “hash” with spring vegetables and a poached egg.
Classic fruit tart.
Reservations are required, please call 541-928-8157
$25 /person $12/children 12 and under
Beverage and gratuity are not included.
May
20
Sun
Linn County Historical Society Presents “Jennie Parrish: Early Oregon Healer.” At 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 20, Jane Kirkpatrick, historian and author, will present at the Lakeside Center, located at the Mennonite Village at 2180 54th Avenue SE in Albany. All programs sponsored by the Linn County Historical Society are free and open to the public. Telephone 541-926-4680. The presentation is free.
All programs sponsored by the Linn County Historical Society are free and open to the public.They are held on Sundays at 2pm at the Lakeside Center of the Mennonite Village at 2180 54th Ave SE in Albany. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information call 541-926-4680.
May
21
Mon
Come test your strength, endurance, and flexibility! YMCA senior fitness testing is open to members and nonmembers free of cost. Testing includes BMI, body composition, and blood pressure analysis and interpretation. Come in for your fitness test and get a chance to talk to our certified personal trainers.
YMCA Event room. Call 541-926-4488 for more information.
May
22
Tue
Taste of the Valley is organized by students in the social entrepreneurship club,16xOSU, at Oregon State University. It brings together local wineries, breweries, restaurants, coffee houses, and bakeries all in one location to highlight their signature dishes & drinks and support the Linn Benton Food Share.
For students in the club, planning, organizing, and implementing a community-wide event is a great opportunity to take skills learned in the classroom and apply them to the real world–literally.
Taste of the Valley is going to be held May 22, 2018 at the Children’s Farm Home, Historic Old School.
We hope you’ll join us for an evening of satisfying tastes!Support the Linn-Benton Food Share at this event that brings together local wineries, breweries, restaurants, coffee houses, and bakeries all in one location to highlight their signature dishes & drinks. All profits go to support Linn-Benton Food Share. : $30 Pre-sale, $35 at door
For more information and to buy tickets: www.tasteofthevalleyor.com
Jun
1
Fri
During this interactive 3 day workshop, we will introduce Sage-ing concepts including life review, forgiveness work and issues surrounding mortality. We will explore feelings about aging and the role of spiritual growth in our later years. Finally, we will begin the development of a personalized plan for our elder years, including serving others and leaving a legacy. June 1, 8 and 15th 1-3:30pm. Cost is $10
for more information call 541-926-4488
Jun
2
Sat
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will be stocking additional trout for the event and each
angler will have the opportunity to catch their limit of 5 fish. Fishing is allowed before and after
the event. There will also be opportunities for participants to make fish-themed ornaments at the
USDA Forest Service tent. Participants must register at the event before fishing.
Call 541-367-5168 for more information.
Jun
8
Fri
In the movie Amadeus, the emperor accused Mozart’s music of having “too many notes.” Now is your chance to prove him wrong! LBCC’s spring choral concert is Mozart’s Requiem. Come revel in the majesty of timeless music on Friday, June 8th, at 7:30 p.m. at the LBCC Russell Tripp Performance Center. More info on tickets: 541.917.4531.
Jun
9
Sat
Little Sprouts – Carnivorous Plants
Saturday, June 9th @ 11am
By far one of the most popular of Little Sprouts classes. Kids will learn all about these fascinating plants and get one to take home and care for themselves. Call now as there is limited space available.
Cost: $7
Preregistration required.
Please call 541-753-6601 to save a spot! www.garlandnursery.com
