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Want to go green AND support our local students? It’s as easy as recycling your cans! From now through April 26, the Albany Public Schools Foundation gets a 20% MATCH from BottleDrop for every donation received! Get the links & details here in the link below.
Check out this weekend's local events happening right here in Albany!
The Albany Farmers' Market officially returns to the Waterfront this Saturday, April 18! As Oregon’s oldest open-air market, it’s the heart of our weekend community. Check out our full article for parking tips and a list of what's in season!
There’s a great line-up of local events happening in Albany this weekend—take a look and start planning!
Registration is officially OPEN for Albany Safety Camp 2026! If you have a child entering 4th–6th grade this fall, you won't want to miss this week of fire safety, water fun, and hands-on learning with our local first responders. 🗓️ June 29 - July 2 📍 Oak Grove Elementary 🥪 Lunch & Daily Swimming included!
Easter is here and with that, a full weekend of events! Check them out here!
🍎 HELP ALBANY STUDENTS FINISH STRONG! ✏️📓 Starting April 1, we’re teaming up with the Albany Public Schools Foundation for Peely’s Spring School Supply Drive! 🧺✨ Check out our full article for the complete "Most Needed" list and all drop-off details! 👇
There’s a great line-up of local events happening in Albany this weekend. Check out what’s coming up!
Registration is open for iSwim for Kids 2026! On Saturday, April 25, our GAPS students will be heading to the Albany Community Pool to help raise funds for their schools. Want to help but don't have a swimmer? You can "Sponsor a Kid" for just $40 to help a student from a low-income school participate!
The weekend is almost here and we have some great events to help you enjoy Albany! Check them out here!
🏆 CHAMPIONS AT LAST! 🐾🏀 70 years of waiting. Decades of hard work. One historic victory! A HUGE congratulations to the West Albany Bulldogs girls' basketball team for winning their FIRST-EVER State Championship! 🥇 This incredible group of athletes has made history and brought the blue trophy home to Albany for the first time in program history. We couldn't be more proud of the grit, heart, and teamwork displayed all season long. You’ve "left no doubt" who the best in the state is! 📈🙌 Help us congratulate our champions in the comments below! 👇
There’s a great line-up of local events happening in Albany this weekend! Check out what’s coming up around town March 13–15.
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