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.

Jul
5
Wed
Bow Wow Bingo! @ Schmizza Public House
Jul 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Bow Wow Bingo! @ Schmizza Public House | Lebanon | Oregon | United States

Bow Wow Bingo is Back!

THE 1ST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH!

6:00 – 8:00 PM at Schmizza Public House | 2602 S Santiam Hwy, Lebanon, OR 97355

$1.00 per card or $5.00 for 6 cards
Please bring cash. Small bills work great!

Seats are limited! Get there early to reserve your spot. Unfortunately, children under age 18 cannot participate due to gaming law restrictions in Oregon.

All proceeds benefit the animals at SafeHaven Humane Society.

Photo: “Kimber” Photo by Theresa Lynch

Jul
15
Sat
Friends of the Lebanon Public Library Book Sale @ Lebanon Senior Center
Jul 15 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Friends of the Lebanon Public Library Book Sale @ Lebanon Senior Center | Lebanon | Oregon | United States

Friends of the Lebanon Public Library Monthly Book Sale at the Lebanon Senior Center (80 Tangent Street).
Friends of the Lebanon Public Library July Book Sale features hundreds of new arrivals, select inventory of books, special editions and sets, DVDs, CDs, audio books, carved vintage books, and more! Most books $0.50 to $2 each. Credit/debit cards accepted on purchases of $5 and up.

Proceeds support children’s programs and special projects at the Lebanon Public Library.

Photo: “Lebanon Skate Park” by Nancy Hunt

Learn to Play Pickleball @ Linn Benton Community College
Jul 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Learn to Play Pickleball @ Linn Benton Community College | Albany | Oregon | United States
The Albany Pickleball Club is offering a free introduction to Pickleball, club members will be available to help learn this fun and social game.
Want to try the fastest growing sport in the U.S? The Albany Pickleball Club is offering a free introduction to Pickleball on the third Saturday in June and July. The sessions begin at 10am and will be held at the Pickleball courts located at Linn Benton Community College. Pickleball is a fun and social game that is played on a badminton-sized court. It combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. The rules are simple and the game is easy to learn.
For more information email the club at: albanypickleball@gmail.com.
Photo: “Linn Benton Community College” by Bill Hunt
Jul
16
Sun
Fundraiser at The Book Bin @ The Book Bin
Jul 16 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Fundraiser at The Book Bin @ The Book Bin | Corvallis | Oregon | United States

Visit the Book Bin in Corvallis on July 16th to help raise funds for the historic Whiteside Theater. 20% of Book Bin sales will be generously donated to The Whiteside Theater.

To celebrate turning 40, The Book Bin will be partnering with community nonprofits: on a set day each month, 20% of sales (in-store, over the phone, and on bookbin.com) will be donated to a partnering organization.

The Corvallis Book Bin was opened by Bob and Maria Baird in 1983. Naomi and Obadiah were two and three years old. The four Bairds plus Obadiah’s wife Kat continue to run The Book Bin 40 years later.

The Book Bin is and has always been committed to Corvallis, to Salem, and to thriving Oregon downtowns.

Whiteside Theatre – Sunday 7/16/23
The Whiteside Theatre Foundation supports a multi-purpose entertainment and events venue in the historic Whiteside Theatre that enhances the economic vitality and cultural diversity of downtown Corvallis for the benefit of the entire community.

Upcoming Fundraising Days:
Pentacle Theatre – Sunday 8/13/23
Oregon Humane Society of Salem – 9/10/23

 

 

MDA 1 Disc Throwdown @ Bryant Park
Jul 16 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
MDA 1 Disc Throwdown @ Bryant Park | Albany | Oregon | United States

You are invited to a 9-hole round of disc golf for a great cause. A chance to learn and play a round of disc golf while supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).

They will be setting up a temporary short course at Bryant Park. Tee times will be every 10 minutes between 10 am and 4 pm.

Register in advance to get the time you want! Day of registrations will be accepted. Your $25 entry fee will get you one tournament stamp disc to use and take home with you.

Everyone is welcome, regardless of age or experience! Presented by National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 959 and Disc Golf Club of Albany.

For more information visit, www.facebook.com/events/980414239906367.

Photo: Frisbee Course, Bryant Park by Stephanie Low

Jul
19
Wed
Open Streets Corvallis @ Corvallis Central Park
Jul 19 @ 4:19 pm – 5:19 pm
Open Streets Corvallis @ Corvallis Central Park | Corvallis | Oregon | United States

Open Streets returns Sunday, August 20, 2023!
Central Park to Peanut Park, 11 am to 3 pm

Join the community of Corvallis for their 5th annual, free street festival that re-imagines our shared public spaces – streets and parks – as places where people want to walk, bike, and play.

Open Streets features live music, dance, fitness activities, giant-sized games, food and more!

One of the favorite parts of Open Streets is the parade along the route! Local jazz and funk band, DTW, is returning to lead this year’s parade from Central Park to Peanut Park. The parade starts at 11:30 am from Central Park. Anyone can join! We’ll meet at the corner of 8th St and Madison Ave, near the southwest corner of the park, a couple of minutes prior to the start. Look for the parade ambassador!

 

Photo: “Giving Back” by Casey Quincy

Jul
22
Sat
Roll Out for Every Body @ Willamette Park, Rotary Pavilion
Jul 22 @ 6:30 pm
Roll Out for Every Body @ Willamette Park, Rotary Pavilion | Corvallis | Oregon | United States

Hot Summer, Hot Wheels: A Roll Out for Every Body!

Be part of the first annual event THIS SATURDAY, JULY 22

Show up after 6:30 pm and
be ready to roll out @ 7:00 pm.

Rotary Pavilion at the south end of Willamette park in Corvallis, OR. 

Join members of the Sick Town Derby Dames roller derby club on July 22nd for an evening of empowerment, joy and community…. on wheels! All bodies and wheels are welcome, with an emphasis on roller skates.

Come wearing what makes YOU feel empowered and get ready to feel the love of the skating community.

Love the skin you’re in and uplift your friends while you skate a 3-mile loop from the Rotary Pavilion at the south end of Willamette Park, up to the Crystal Lake Sports Fields and back. Revelry, lawn games, and roller dancing continue until dark.

Suggested donation $5.

Water fountains and bathrooms on site.

It’s gonna be a blast!

You’re gonna get so many compliments!

Follow @mountain.pony on Instagram for more details & updates.

Jul
23
Sun
Special Olympics of Oregon Summer Regional Softball @ Mid-Willamette Valley YMCA
Jul 23 @ 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Special Olympics of Oregon Summer Regional Softball @ Mid-Willamette Valley YMCA | Albany | Oregon | United States

Cheer on teams at the 2023 SOOR Summer Regional Games Softball at Mid-Valley Family YMCA Fields in Albany. Also see the Special Olympics of Oregon website to find out about all of their programs.

Jul
28
Fri
Fill the Canoe: Back to School Drive @ Red Canoe Credit Union
Jul 28 @ 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Fill the Canoe: Back to School Drive @ Red Canoe Credit Union | Albany | Oregon | United States

The Fill the Canoe Back to School Drive was founded in 2007 by Red Canoe Credit Union with a simple goal in mind, to make a difference in the lives of school-aged children in the communities we serve. All donations made to Fill the Canoe are matched by Red Canoe CU. With the help of their members, local businesses, and service organizations, Red Canoe has matched more than 224,809 pounds of school supplies to date!

You can help make a difference by collecting new school supplies and taking them to one of Red Canoe’s drop-off locations, or donating funds online at https://www.fillthecanoe.com/ 

Photo: “Paddle Boats” By Oliver J. Anderson

Jul
29
Sat
3rd Annual American Legion Post 10 Classic Car Show @ American Legion Post 10
Jul 29 @ 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
3rd Annual American Legion Post 10 Classic Car Show @ American Legion Post 10 | Albany | Oregon | United States

Albany American Legion Post 10

3rd Annual Car Show

Saturday, July 29, 2023 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM

There will be Raffle baskets, Music and Vendors.
Food will be available to purchase.
Hamburgers and Legion Dogs, Chips, Sodas and Water.
Lots of Fun to be had, too!

Questions: call event manager Denise at 541-760-4698
or Email: Post10carshow@peak.org

Albany American Legion Post 10
Attention: Car Show
1215 SE Pacific Blvd, Albany, OR 97321

A fundraiser to support fishing opportunities for local disabled veterans

Make checks payable to: The American Legion Post 10
Mail check and registration form to:

Registration forms can be found under Post 10 Current Events at:

https://www.albanypost10.org

Free Admission – Everyone is Welcome

American Legion Post 10 Albany, Oregon Car Show for July is Saturday, July 29, 2023. Registration is now available. Contact American Legion Post 10 on Pacific Blvd or get the Registration Form here and print out registration. This is a fund raiser to take disabled veterans out fishing. Thank you.

Photo by Oliver J. Anderson.