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Meals on Wheels provide nourishing meals, friendly smiles an regular safety check to older adults and people with disabilities in their homes or at the community dinning sites. Our local Chapter is looking for volunteers to deliver meals each week. In as little as 2-3 hours each week you can make a positive impact on your community! Deliveries are made Monday, Tuesday, Friday.
To volunteer and help make someones day please contact the Volunteer coordinator: volunteers@ocwog.org or call at 541-812-6015
November 2024
Nov.1, 2024-Jan 1, 2025 Celestial Creatures: A celebration of Wings and Feathers Giustina Gallery at the LaSells Stuart Center | Let your imagination soar to lofty heights. Explore the captivating symbolism of wings and feathers where the earthly meets ethereal. This juried art exhibition features 63 artworks by 40 artists. Open 8 am -5pm Monday- Friday. Reception on 11/18 5:30-7:30 pm.
Nov. 15-16th NACC 10th Annual Christmas Bazaar Nov. 15th 4pm-8pm, Nov 16th, 9 am- 4 pm| This is a fundraiser for the North Albany Community Church Women’s Ministry. Friday November 15th is Ladies Night, where you and your friends can enjoy exclusive first access to fantastic selections of treasures. Tickets available online and at the door. Online purchase receives a special rate. Friday will also have free appetizers and nonalcoholic beverages and a chance to win a large value raffle prize. Offered exclusively that evening. Additionally, swag and special offers make it an unforgettable night! Tickets required for Friday purchase here Saturday’s event is free to attend and features over 95 vendors offering a large variety of high quality items. There will be delicious breakfast and lunch options, a bake sale, raffle area, a coffee bar. Don’t miss out on a great weekend of holiday shipping, food and fun!
Nov. 15th – Dec. 7th 9am- 4pm The Ropp Family Farm Christmas Barn | The Ropp Family Farm Christmas Barn will be brimming with homemade décor, quilts, wreaths, furniture, gifts, baked goods, canned goods, toys and more crafted by the Ropp Family. Each day you can enjoy lunch, featuring freshly made soup breads, pies, cookies, and plenty of coffee and hot chocolate to keep you warm and cozy while you shop Find out more here
Nov. 16 Silent Book Club Deluxe Brewing 1:30-3pm| Enjoy the unique experience of silent book club. Arrive early, grab a refreshments, and settle in, Enjoy an hour of silent reading, afterwards stay and socialize, share your book or feel free to leave. No book discussions, or required readings. Bring your chosen reading material and enjoy. Find out more here:
Holiday Festivals and Markets
Nov 21st 3pm-7pm, Nov 22nd 10am-6pm, Nov 23rd 10a-5pm Blackberry Junction Holiday Show Linn County Fair expo Center| An indoor show that features unique items for both your home and garden. You can atten Blackberry Junction 2 times per year in Linn County Fairgrounds, let this 33+ year old Shoe inspire you! Tickets sold at the door, Thursday Presale: $10, $5 Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Children 12 and under are free.Find out more here
Nov. 21st -Dec 31st Silverton Christmas Market 5pm- 9pm| An awe inspiring light display and market at the Oregon Garden Resort. The annual event offers magical holiday experiences for all ages. This year features more lights than ever with 1.5 million lights, new and improved light displays, local artisan vendors, booths dedicated in to handmade German imported goods such as nutcrackers and more. Features a walk through immersive light display, Snowless tubing, Pictures with Santa, Live music, a biergarten, international cuisine and drink including Mary’s famous hand breaded schnitzel Sandwich. Inspired by Authentic German Christmas Markets. Get your tickets and more information here
Nov 22nd– Dec. 22nd Holiday Village Oregon State Fair Expo Center 5p-10p| The livestock pavilion will transform to a charming market with live music, visits with Santa on the weekends, 8 classic carnival rides from Ranier Amusements, and Fox 12’s Magic of Lights will be running. The market will include unique gifts, delicious food and drinks. Thursday-Friday 5pm- 10 pm, Saturday-Sunday 11am- 10pm, Closed Thanksgiving day. Parking is free when touring the Magic of Lights, or $5.find out more here
Nov 22nd – Jan 4 Magic of Lights by Fox 12 Oregon at the Oregon State Fair Grounds| Drive through holiday lights experience featuring holiday favorite scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology, and digital animations. Experience Magic of Lights from the comfort and safety of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path of Salem’s new holiday tradition! 1 Car load , 1 price.Find out more here
Nov 22nd-Dec 7th 10 am -5pm Christmas at the Roost| Visit the enchanting holiday shop as the perfect start to the holiday season. Located I nthe beautiful countryside of North Albany in a 100+ year old barn the shop will be filled with antiques, collectibles, and handmade gifts with a vintage charm from 30 local crafters. There will be fresh greens, baked goods, and more! Fresh Cranberry Tea is served daily. Open Fridays and Saturdays beginning Nov. 22nd– Dec. 7th 10 a- 5pm Find out more here.
Nov. 22nd 4 pm- Nov. 23rd 11 am Stuffie Sleepover at the Historic Carousel and Museum| Drop off your stuffie friend for a sleep over at the carousel! They will play with the other stuffies and have a blast! You will get to take a gift home with them and see how much fun they had! Drop off will be at 4pm on Friday November 22nd, and pick up Saturday November 23rd. Admission is $20 Find out more here
Nov 28th Silverton Turkey Trot 3k or 5k Fun run/walk| Join us for the annual 3k/5K fun run/walk benefiting the Robert Frost Elementary PTC. The fun begins and ends at the Robert Frost Elementary. Each participant will receive a raffle ticket and can enter to win a prize donated by one of Silverton’s Local businesses. All Proceeds go to supporting Robert Frost PTC to support student ant teachers. This is an untimed event. Find out more here
Nov. 29th Downtown Salem Holiday Parade 6:30 PM | The 3rd annual downtown Salem Parade. Through seasonal decorations we aim to create an ambiance that will attract more shoppers and build a community atmosphere for all who visit. Our goal is to center this holiday event in the heart of Downtown, anchored in tradition with a grand display of lights and greenery. Find out more here
Nov. 30- December 22nd 2024 Christmas Story Book Land Saturday and Sunday 10a-8p, Monday 4pm-8 pm| Relive your favorite Childhood nursery rhymes, fairy tales and family movies in a magical indoor walk through forest. This year the Famed Pastega Lights will be included! Entry is free but commercially packaged food for the local food bank are gladly accepted. Special days are scheduled throughout, be sure to check those here.
December 2024
Dec 1st 5pm Down town Twice Around Parade and Community Tree Lighting Ceremony| The Downtown Twice Around Parade rolls through the streets of Historic Downtown Albany on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. The parade starts promptly at 5 pm. Rain or Shine. Entries typically include the Albany Trolley, Horse Drawn Wagon, community groups, schools, businesses and Santa riding on Albany’s Antique Fire Truck! The parade route starts at the corner of Broadalbin Street and First Avenue, heads West down First past the Albany Carousel, turns South (left) on Calapooia to Second Avenue, turns East (left) on Second to Broadalbin and North (left) on Broadalbin to First then we go around again ending up back where we started at Broadalbin Street and First Avenue. With an 8-block route, lots of front-row seating is available for viewing the parade. Second Avenue and Broadalbin tend to be more crowded, while First Avenue and Washington are usually less crowded. There will be a short break between the parade and tree lighting for attendees to reposition for the Community Tree Lighting Ceremony. There is ample viewing space in the Two Rivers Market parking lot, corner Ferry and Second. The parade is hosted by the Albany Downtown Association.
Dec. 1 – Dec. 25th Twilight Tracks 5-8:15pm| Dress cozy and be prepared to share cheer with friends and family enjoy a ¼ scale train ride through 4 acres and thousands of lights. Running Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday evenings. 5 pm – 8:15pm. Admission: Adults (13+) $9, Child (2-12) $8, 1 and under – Free, Ride is approximately 8-10 minutes, No advanced tickets, first come first serve. Cash preferred,Find out more here
Dec. 6th 7:3o pm OSU- Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert LaSells Stewart Center| Conducted by Erik Leung, Steven Zielke, Sandra Babby, Vivaldi, Magnificat, Runestad, in the the Light , and Seasonal selections. Tickets in Advanced: $40, Day of Show: $45, Students: Free find out more here
Dec. 7th A fairytale Holiday Tea Party with Snow White -Salem’s Riverfront Carousel 11am-3:30| Enjoy this magical tea party with Snow White. The princess will entertain while you enjoy a variety of tea sandwiches, desserts and tea. A keepsake photo and carousel rides are included. Children 2 and under are free, with a paid adult. Admission: $35. Find out more here
Dec. 8th Brothers Collection Museum, Project Joy, Toy Drive| Project Joy services, Polk, Marion and Linn county, Kids in care and resource families. Featuring the Brothers Collection Museum the largest privately owned car museum! This museum features over 600 cars and 117,000 square feet! Entry for this event is a $10 ticket and an unwrapped gift for a child in care. Children 12 and under are free entry. You can purchase tickets and additional information here.Cash Donations can be made here Some gift donation requests can be found here
Dec. 21 Silent Book Club Deluxe Brewing 1:30-3pm| Enjoy the unique experience of silent book club. Arrive early, grab a refreshments, and settle in, Enjoy an hour of silent reading, afterwards stay and socialize, share your book or feel free to leave. No book discussions, or required readings. Bring your chosen reading material and enjoy. Find out more here: