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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.
Aug
24
Thu
Aug 24 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
THE 2023 EDWARD JONES
RALLY IN THE VALLEY
August 24-27, 2023
Presented by Albany Pickleball Club
Hosted by Shane Denning at the Albany/LBCC Pickleball Courts
*Doubles Skill/Age Round Robin format (1 game to 15, win by 2) with Single Elimination playoffs (2 of 3 to 11 win by 2) for Gold/Silver/Bronze.
*Under 50 & Senior Divisions (10+, 50+, 60+, 70+) for all skills (3.0 – 5.0
*Medals will be awarded for all skill levels in combined brackets
*Pro/Open Men’s and Women’s Doubles Brackets with Prize Money. Prize money awarded based on number of teams registered in each bracket.
Aug
25
Fri
31st Annual
Portuguese Water Dog Club of America
National Specialty
Albany, Oregon
August 25th – September 1st, 2023
Click here for the full brochure of events and schedule: PDF Brochure
Water Trial Address
Dexter Lake
850 Shore Line Drive
Lowell, OR 97452
Show Address
Linn County Expo Center
3700 Knox Butte Road E.
Albany, Oregon 97322
Photo: A Portuguese water dog competes during a water trial at Chatfield State Park in Colorado, by Tom Auclair. From Wikimedia Commons.
Aug 25 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
THE 2023 EDWARD JONES
RALLY IN THE VALLEY
August 24-27, 2023
Presented by Albany Pickleball Club
Hosted by Shane Denning at the Albany/LBCC Pickleball Courts
*Doubles Skill/Age Round Robin format (1 game to 15, win by 2) with Single Elimination playoffs (2 of 3 to 11 win by 2) for Gold/Silver/Bronze.
*Under 50 & Senior Divisions (10+, 50+, 60+, 70+) for all skills (3.0 – 5.0
*Medals will be awarded for all skill levels in combined brackets
*Pro/Open Men’s and Women’s Doubles Brackets with Prize Money. Prize money awarded based on number of teams registered in each bracket.
Aug
26
Sat
Aug 26 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
THE 2023 EDWARD JONES
RALLY IN THE VALLEY
August 24-27, 2023
Presented by Albany Pickleball Club
Hosted by Shane Denning at the Albany/LBCC Pickleball Courts
*Doubles Skill/Age Round Robin format (1 game to 15, win by 2) with Single Elimination playoffs (2 of 3 to 11 win by 2) for Gold/Silver/Bronze.
*Under 50 & Senior Divisions (10+, 50+, 60+, 70+) for all skills (3.0 – 5.0
*Medals will be awarded for all skill levels in combined brackets
*Pro/Open Men’s and Women’s Doubles Brackets with Prize Money. Prize money awarded based on number of teams registered in each bracket.
Aug
27
Sun
Aug 27 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
THE 2023 EDWARD JONES
RALLY IN THE VALLEY
August 24-27, 2023
Presented by Albany Pickleball Club
Hosted by Shane Denning at the Albany/LBCC Pickleball Courts
*Doubles Skill/Age Round Robin format (1 game to 15, win by 2) with Single Elimination playoffs (2 of 3 to 11 win by 2) for Gold/Silver/Bronze.
*Under 50 & Senior Divisions (10+, 50+, 60+, 70+) for all skills (3.0 – 5.0
*Medals will be awarded for all skill levels in combined brackets
*Pro/Open Men’s and Women’s Doubles Brackets with Prize Money. Prize money awarded based on number of teams registered in each bracket.
Sep
9
Sat
This 295 mile bike ride begins and ends right here in Albany! Do you crave the wide-open landscape, the silky-smooth single lane roads, the forested canopies, the soundtrack of a river as you pedal along, those postcard worthy views, and those friendships made and nurtured. Then what you want is the Classic!
The amount of geographical wonder packed into the 295 by 395-mile rectangle we call Oregon is unparalleled. And for over 30 years Cycle Oregon has been exposing you to the sights, sounds and people of this wonderland. And still, there are roads and communities we have yet to experience – until now. This year, we’re taking you on an all-new adventure, with new routes, new communities, and new experiences.
You can read more and register for the event on the Cycle Oregon website.
Photo by Wirestock on Freepik
Sep 9 – Sep 20 all-day
This national championship includes agility, hunt, tracking, scent, obedience, rally, conformation, gun dog sweeps and more! For individual events schedule and information visit GRCA
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT:
Dog Parade, 5k Fun Run / Walk, Obstacle Course, Craft Fair, & More!
Saturday, September 9th | Adair County Park | 7295 NE Arnold Ave, Corvallis, OR 97330
Load up your dog and join The Albany Optimist Club on September 9th, 2023 for an opportunity to show off your furry friend, participate in some friendly competitions, and meet some amazing vendors. Proceeds from this event will help support the Supporting Area Veterans and The Elisted Project STEP, For Military Families, ABC House of Albany, and the Liberty House in Salem.
Free Parking & Free Admission for Spectators
Photo: “Intensity Agility Finals” by Dan Bateman
Annual Bridges, Bikes & Brews Festival in Scio, Oregon on Saturday, September 9, 2023.
There will be a motorcycle poker run, cornhole tournament, live music, food, vendors, local breweries, and more. Bridges, Bikes and Brews is sponsored by the Scio Event Center Organization to raise funds for a new Fairgrounds and Event Center to be built in or near Scio, Oregon.
The Linn County Lamb and Wool Fairgrounds will be open from 10 A.M. to 10 P.M. with food carts, and other vendors. The beer garden opens at 11:00 and features beverages from the Growler Café in Lebanon. There will be entertainment at the Carol Bates Stage featuring Lane Norberg, Jessie Leigh, and Huckle Buck Highway.
Photo: “Gilkey Bridge” by Oliver J. Anderson
On Saturday, September 9th, the Corvallis Lions Club is proud to host the annual 0.3K
Albany Beer “Run” fundraising event. The event will span from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
beginning at Calapooia Brewing, 140 NE Hill St, Albany, Ore., and concluding at Deluxe
Brewing, 635 NE Water Ave., Albany, Ore. Registration for the event is $25 per runner
with proceeds benefiting Canine Companions for Independence, a national non-profit
organization that trains and provides assistance dogs.
Albany Beer “Run” fundraising event. The event will span from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
beginning at Calapooia Brewing, 140 NE Hill St, Albany, Ore., and concluding at Deluxe
Brewing, 635 NE Water Ave., Albany, Ore. Registration for the event is $25 per runner
with proceeds benefiting Canine Companions for Independence, a national non-profit
organization that trains and provides assistance dogs.
Dedicated to the below-average athlete and weekend warrior, the Albany Beer “Run”
begins with a beer garden at Calapooia Brewing, opening to participants at 11:00 a.m..
Registration includes a pint of craft beer from Calapooia Brewing prior to the race, which
starts at 12:00 p.m.. The event concludes at Deluxe Brewing with a second pint of
complimentary craft beer and features a carb-loading donut station for runners. The
Deluxe Food Cart will be open after the race with other refreshments available on-site.
The Albany Beer “Run” event is pet-friendly for well-behaved pets. Both Deluxe Brewing
and Calapooia Brewing locations are family friendly, however runners must have valid
identification and be of legal drinking age to enjoy complimentary beer.
begins with a beer garden at Calapooia Brewing, opening to participants at 11:00 a.m..
Registration includes a pint of craft beer from Calapooia Brewing prior to the race, which
starts at 12:00 p.m.. The event concludes at Deluxe Brewing with a second pint of
complimentary craft beer and features a carb-loading donut station for runners. The
Deluxe Food Cart will be open after the race with other refreshments available on-site.
The Albany Beer “Run” event is pet-friendly for well-behaved pets. Both Deluxe Brewing
and Calapooia Brewing locations are family friendly, however runners must have valid
identification and be of legal drinking age to enjoy complimentary beer.
Advance registration for the event is open online through September 6th and costs
participants $25 each. Included in event entry is a race medal, an oval 0.3K sticker, an
Albany Beer “Run” commemorative shirt when pre-registered by August 20, and two
craft beer tickets. Runners must be of legal drinking age to redeem beer tickets. Please
bring valid identification and cash. Day-of registration opens at Calapooia Brewing at
10:30 a.m.
participants $25 each. Included in event entry is a race medal, an oval 0.3K sticker, an
Albany Beer “Run” commemorative shirt when pre-registered by August 20, and two
craft beer tickets. Runners must be of legal drinking age to redeem beer tickets. Please
bring valid identification and cash. Day-of registration opens at Calapooia Brewing at
10:30 a.m.
Register now for good food, good drink, and good fun for a great cause. For more
information about the Albany Beer “Run”, visit the official event page at
www.omroadrace.org.
About Corvallis Lions Club
The Corvallis Lions Club organization is united with the goal to serve. Guided by
kindness, Lions Club members volunteer their time and efforts to improve the health, education and well-being for children and adults through strengthening local and global
communities with support for those in times of need.
The Corvallis Lions Club organization is united with the goal to serve. Guided by
kindness, Lions Club members volunteer their time and efforts to improve the health, education and well-being for children and adults through strengthening local and global
communities with support for those in times of need.
About Canine Companions for Independence
Canine Companions is an organization that provides service dogs to adults, children and
veterans with disabilities, and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare,
criminal justice, and educational settings. The organization is dedicated to leading the
service dog industry in providing clients and their dogs with greater independence. Since
their founding in 1975, all dogs and all follow-up services are provided at no cost to
Canine Companions’ clients.
Canine Companions is an organization that provides service dogs to adults, children and
veterans with disabilities, and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare,
criminal justice, and educational settings. The organization is dedicated to leading the
service dog industry in providing clients and their dogs with greater independence. Since
their founding in 1975, all dogs and all follow-up services are provided at no cost to
Canine Companions’ clients.
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