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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.
The Waverly Duck has been greeting us on the lake for years, but he’s currently taking on a bit too much water! To keep him floating high and looking bright, the Albany Parks & Recreation Foundation is launching a restoration project.
What's your weekend plans? Here are several local events happening around town March 6–8 for you to check out!
The City of Albany is looking for 12 community members to join the Spring 2026 Civic Academy! This is your chance to get an "all-access pass" to how our city runs and learn how you can help shape the decisions that matter most.
There’s a great line-up of local events happening in Albany this weekend! From family-friendly fun to dancing and community celebrations, see what’s happening February 27–March 1.
With a stellar 20–3 overall record and an incredible 15-game winning streak, our boys have completed a perfect 15–0 sweep of the Mid-Willamette Conference! They are currently holding strong with a #3 ranking in the state (OSAA 5A) and are showing no signs of slowing down.
Albany, your weekend plans are here! 🎉 From live comedy and creative workshops to a kennel club show and special veteran gatherings, see what’s happening February 20–22.
Your unique perspective is what makes our community story complete! The 19th Annual Photography Contest is now open, and it's your chance to have your work featured as the face of Albany in the official Visitors Guide.
Love is in the air, Albany! ❤️ From cozy Valentine’s dinners to hands-on workshops and family-friendly fun, this weekend’s lineup is one you won’t want to miss. See what’s happening February 13–15!
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