Newsletter Archives

In this issue:

• Albany Downtown Association Celebrates 43 Years!
• Crazy Daze “Christmas in July” is July 10-12
• Albany Summer Passport Program starts June 21
• Spend Father’s Day in Downtown Albany
• 24th Annual Albany Garden Tour is June 14
• Craft Brew Smackdown set for Friday, August 8
• Meet the Neighbors: Downtown Legacy Businesses – Albany Farmers’ Market, Davis Glass
• In Memory of Russell W. Tripp
• ParkWise Parking Update
• Downtown Events – June / Early July

In this issue:

• Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month
• Volunteers Needed for Flower Baskets Day on May 18
• Downtown 1st Friday & Rotary Wine Walk is May 2
• Shop for Mom Downtown
• Meet the Neighbors: Downtown Legacy Businesses – The Frame House, The Depot
• Volunteer Spotlight: Valeria J. Corona Vigil
• ParkWise Parking Update: Parking Tips
• Downtown Events – May

In this issue:

• Albany Downtown Wine Walk set for Friday, May 2
• Mother’s Day Flowers Go On Sale Saturday, April 5
• Albany Artisan Faire Market Launches Saturday, April 19
• Living and Doing Business in Downtown Albany
• Downtown’s 1st Friday is Spring Fling!
• Oregon Heritage Preservation Grant Applications Open
• Meet the Neighbors: Downtown Legacy Businesses – Emma Downtown, Jordan Jewelers
• Volunteer Spotlight: Mixology Volunteers
• ParkWise Parking Update: Parking Tips
• Downtown Events – April / May

In this issue:

• “Nutria: The Other Dark Meat” Returns to Albany Regional Museum
• Downtown Seeks 2025 Hanging Basket Sponsors
• Downtown “Egg” Hunt starts Saturday, April 5
• Step Into the Glamour of Old Hollywood at Mixology Madness
• 1st Friday Downtown “Pot o’ Gold” Set For Lucky March 7
• Meet the Neighbors: Downtown Legacy Businesses – No Dinx, Hasty Freez
• Volunteer Spotlight: Kristi Crawford
• ParkWise Parking Update: Parking Tips
• Downtown Events – March / April

In this issue:

• 2025 Mixology Madness set for Sunday, March 16
• OMS Revitalization Grant Partner Projects Selected
• Annual Albany Photo Contest adds Youth Micro-Videos
• Prepare for the Paranormal at the Albany X-Files Exhibit
• 1st Friday Downtown Chocolate Walk set for February 7
• Downtown Offers Unique Valentine’s Day Gifts
• Volunteer Spotlight: Jena Metting
• ParkWise Parking Update: Parking Tips
• Downtown Events – February / March

In this issue:

• OMS Revitalization Grant Opportunity Returns for 2025
• Gallery Calapooia “Big Show of Little Art” Call for Artists and Exhibit Opening
• Downtown Twice Around Parade Lights the Night
• “Charley’s Aunt” Opens at Albany Civic Theater on Jan 10
• Meet the Neighbors: Asian Fare & Lunar New Year
• Volunteer Spotlight: Glenn Anderson
• ParkWise Parking Update
• Downtown Events – January

In this issue:

• 1st Friday Sweater Party offers Caroling & Trolley Rides
• Twice Around Parade set for Sunday, Dec 1
• Annual Christmas Parlour Tour is Sunday, Dec 8
• Downtown Unwrapped Features Fun Holiday Windows
• Holiday Fun at the Monteith House
• Community Tree Arrives Downtown
• Volunteer Spotlight: Santa Claus
• Shop Local in Downtown Albany All Season Long
• ParkWise Parking Update
• Downtown Events – December

In this issue:

• Downtown Unwrapped & Holiday Open House is Nov. 7-9
• Shop Small on November 30
• White Christmas runs Nov 29 – Dec 21
• Downtown Halloween Draws Hundreds of Costumed Visitors
• Twice Around Parade is Sunday, Dec 1
• Downtown Uniform Displays Honor Veterans
• Meet The Neighbors: Thankful for our Volunteers!
• Volunteer Spotlight: Tracy Bertalotto
• Parking Update
• Downtown Events – November

In this issue:

• 2024 Excellence in Downtown Albany Awards Announced
• Downtown Albany Offers Lots of Halloween Fun This October
• 2024 Standout Volunteer – Beth Walker
• ParkWise Parking Update
• Downtown Events – October

In this issue:

• Antiques in the Streets & Classic Car Show is Saturday, Sept 7
• Albany Beer “Run” Set For Saturday, Sept 14
• Fall Volunteers Needed: Hanging Baskets & Clean Up
• Monteith House Museum Sets Ghostly Events
• Evil Dead The Musical Opens Friday, Sept. 20
• Meet the Neighbors: Simple Pleasures & Pastimes
• Volunteer Spotlight: Jessica Pankratz
• ParkWise Parking Update
• Downtown Events – September / Oct

In this issue:

• Downtown Window Makeovers Feature Picturesque Scenes
• Friday, August 2, Offers a Downtown Triple Header Full of Fun
• P.O.D. to Play at Albany Block Party on Sat., August 31
• Oregon Main Street Managers Hold Meet Up in Reedsport
• 7th Annual Carousel Carnival set for Aug 17
• Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. Opens Aug 23
• Meet the Neighbors: Gluten-Free Downtown Dining
• Volunteer Spotlight: Aileen Alvarado
• ParkWise Parking Update
• Downtown Events – August / September

In this issue:

• Albany Downtown Crazy Daze slated for July 11-13
• Movie by Moonlight set for Friday, August 2
• Monteith Park opens July 4 with River Rhythms
• Tickets on Sale for Craft Brew Smackdown Fri., Aug. 2
• Historic Home Tours Set For Saturday, July 27
• Downtown Assoc / Giving a Hoot Joint Downtown Summer Clean-Up Slated for Saturday, July 13
• Meet the Neighbors: Kid’s Summer Fun
• Downtown Award Nominations Open
• Volunteer Spotlight: Beth Walker
• ParkWise Parking Update
• Downtown Events – July / August

In this issue:

• Greyhound Tavern Completes Main Street Grant Project
• 6th Annual Pride is Set for Saturday, June 22
• Craft Brew Smackdown Returns 1st Friday, Aug. 2
• River Rhythms, Summer Sounds Return to Monteith Park
• Bullshot Crummond Opens June 14 at ACT
• Summer Passport Program Kicks Off Saturday, June 22
• Meet the Neighbors: Summery Mocktails
• Volunteer Spotlight: Julie Jackson
• ParkWise Parking Update
• Downtown Events – June / July

In this issue:

• Downtown Flower Baskets Return on Sunday, May 19
• May is National Historic Preservation Month
• Downtown 1st Friday & Rotary Wine Walk is May 3
• New Downtown Art Walk set for Saturday, May 11
• Historic Preservation Month Brings Activities
• Meet the Neighbors: Mother’s Day Ideas
• Volunteer Spotlight: Gabe Anderson
• ParkWise Parking Update
• Downtown Events – May / June

In this issue:

• Mixology Madness Fundraiser Returns Sunday, April 21
• Downtown Restaurant Week is April 21-27
• Brews, Trolley Highlight Taps & Caps on April 6
• Downtown 1st Friday “Spring Fling” is April 5
• First Commissioner’s Art Show Runs April 1-30
• Mother’s Day Flowers Go On Sale April 6
• Meet the Neighbors: Our Amazing Volunteers
• Diaper Drive Set
• Volunteer Spotlight: Oscar Hult
• ParkWise Parking Update
• Downtown Events – April / May

In this issue:

• Albany Civic Theater Presents Eclipsed March 1-9
• Downtown “Egg” Hunt starts March 16
• Albany Taps & Caps is Saturday, April 6
• Downtown 1st Friday “Pot O’ Gold” is March 1
• Albany Visitors Photo Contest Deadline is Mar. 8
• Meet the Neighbors: Downtown’s Coffee Cafes
• Volunteer Spotlight: Matt Wadlington
• ParkWise Parking Update
• Downtown Events – March / April

In this issue:

• Shop & Dine Downtown for Valentine’s Day
• 2024 Rotary Crab Fest set for February 10
• Downtown 1st Friday Chocolate Walk is February 2
• Albany Explore Highlights Pioneering Black Women
• Meet the Neighbors: Downtown Entertainment
• Volunteer Spotlight: Taylor Roosa
• Downtown Events – February/March
• ParkWise Parking Update

In this issue:

• “The Miracle on First Avenue” Carousel Book Arrives
• The Great Gatsby Premiers Friday, January 26 at ACT
• Gallery Calapooia “Big Show of Little Art” Call for Artists
• Thousands Attend Downtown Twice Around Parade
• Volunteer Spotlight: Rebecca Bond
• Downtown Events – January / February
• ParkWise Parking Update
• Downtown Parking Surveys

In this issue:

• Downtown Twice Around Parade is Sunday, Dec 3
• 1st Friday, Dec 1 – It’s a Sweater Party
• Shop Small All Season Long in Downtown Albany
• Downtown Unwrapped Features Fun Holiday Windows
• Annual Christmas Parlour Tour set for Sunday, Dec 10
• Holiday Fun at the Monteith House
• Volunteer Spotlight: Hannah Darling
• Downtown Events – December
• ParkWise Parking Update

In this issue:

• Downtown Unwrapped & Holiday Open House Nov 2-5
• Shop Small and Dine Small on Saturday, Nov. 25
• Downtown Uniform Displays Honor Veterans
• Downtown Trick or Treat & Costume Contest, Character Hunt
• Albany Takes Top Honors at Oregon Main Street Awards
• Volunteers Needed for Holiday Events
• Meet The Neighbors: Home for the Holidays
• Volunteer Spotlight: The Scouts
• Downtown Events – November
• ParkWise Parking Update

In this issue:

• Downtown Trick Or Treat, Trolley of Terror, Ghosts Tours
• Chamber’s 120th Anniversary & Mural Celebration Set for Oct 18
• 2023 Excellence in Downtown Albany Awards
• Volunteer Spotlight: Stephanie Gutierrez – Volunteer of the Year
• Water Avenue & Wells Fargo Lots Sold
• Downtown Events – October
• ParkWise Parking Update

In this issue:

• New Stage Takes Shape at Monteith Riverpark
• Nominations Open for Excellence in Downtown Albany Awards
• Meet The Neighbors: Sweets & Treats
• Volunteer Spotlight: Melinda Martin
• Mercy House Fundraiser Celebration is Sept 16
• Volunteers Needed to Prep Downtown for Fall
• Wells Fargo Lot Presentations set for Oct 2 ARA Meeting
• Everclear to Play at Albany Block Party Sept 2
• Downtown Events – September
• ParkWise Parking Update

In this issue:

• Summer Brings Downtown Flower Baskets
• Everclear to Play at Albany Block Party Sept 2
• Meet The Neighbors: American & Pub Food
• Volunteer Spotlight: Bob Moore
• 6th Annual Carousel Carnival set for August 19
• ADA, The Main Street Approach and Volunteering
• August 1st Friday includes Axe Throwing, Bands
• Downtown Events – August
• ParkWise Parking Update

In this issue:

• 125th Crazy Daze Sales and Fun is July 6-9
• Fans Select Princess Bride for August 11
• DOWNTOWN CONNECTIONS: Working With City Departments
• Monteith House Sets Summer Hours, Fun
• Gallery Calapooia Celebrates 10th Anniversary
• Historic Home Tours Set For Saturday, July 29
• Meet The Neighbors: Dream Spaces
• Volunteer Spotlight: WAHS Interns – Chloe Goettl and Gabby Allen
• Downtown Newsletter Subscriptions
• Downtown Events – July
• ParkWise Parking Update

In this issue:

• Downtown Skate in the Street Returns June 4
• 6th Annual Pride is Set for Saturday, June 24
• Movies by Moonlight Returns to Downtown
• Moonglow to Open June 23 at ACT
• Meet The Neighbors: Father’s Day Ideas
• Volunteer Spotlight: Hailey Wadlington
• Summer Passport Program Kicks Off June 24
• Downtown Events – June
• Parkwise Parking Update

In this issue:

• May is National Historic Preservation Month
• Waterfront Project Open House set for May 15
• Window Contest Winners Announced
• Meet The Neighbors: Mother’s Day Ideas
• Downtown Flower Basket Hanging Day is May 21
• Love, Loss, and What I Wore Opens May 12
• Wine Walk is May 5
• Volunteer Spotlight: Barbara Doolan
• Downtown Events – May & Early June
• ParkWise Parking Update

In this issue:

• 2023 Downtown Restaurant Week Set for April 23-29
• Mother’s Day Flowers Go On Sale Saturday, April 9
• Something Rotten opens at ACT
• ADA Volunteers Make Downtown Great All Year Long
• Step into Pioneer Days at the Historic Monteith House
• Meet The Neighbors: Kid Spots & Shops
• Kentucky Derby at the Carousel is May 6
• Diaper Drive Set
• Downtown Events
• ParkWise Parking Update

In this issue:

• Albany to Make Double Application for OMS Revitalization Grant
• Goodbye to the Wells Fargo Bank Building
• Downtown Connections: “Let’s Get Visual” Workshop
• ADA Members & Partners Take Home Five Chamber Awards
• Meet The Neighbors: Dream Weddings
• Downtown Seeks 2023
• Hanging Basket Sponsors
• Downtown Easter “Egg” Hunt Starts Mar 24
• Downtown Events – March & April
• ParkWise Parking Update

In this issue:

• Downtown 1st Friday Chocolate Walk set for Feb 3
• Albany Taps & Caps is Saturday, March 4
• Shop & Dine Downtown for Valentine’s Day
• CARA Update
• ACT presents Silent Sky
• Albany Visitors Photo Contest Deadline is Feb. 10
• Rotary Crab Fest is Back February 11
• ADA Strategic Plan Published
• Downtown Events – February & March
• ParkWise Parking Update

In this issue:

• Revitalization Grant Opportunity Returns for 2023
• Gallery Calapooia “Big Show of Little Art” Call for Artists
• Meet The Neighbors: Downtown Winter Ideas
• Lights Highlight Twice Around Parade
• Downtown Salons and Studios Offer Pampering for the New Year
• ParkWise Parking Update
• Downtown Events – January & February

In this issue:

• Downtown Twice Around Parade is Sunday, Dec 4
• First Friday, Dec 2 – It’s a Sweater Party
• The Land of Misfit Toys Offers Free Family Fun – Sat, Dec 2
• Shop Small All Season Long in Downtown Albany
• Creative Windows Highlight Downtown Unwrapped
• Annual Christmas Parlour Tour is set for Sunday, Dec 11
• CARA Update
  • Waterfront Contractors Introduced
  • Splashpad Grant Accepted
  • Wells Fargo Demolition Awarded
• ParkWise Parking Update
• Downtown Events – December

In this issue:

• Albany brings home Oregon Main Street Awards
• Downtown Unwrapped is Thursday, Nov 3
• Veterans Day Parade Returns to Downtown Albany
• Meet the Neighbors: Clothing Stores
• Bids Open for Wells Fargo Demolition
• Downtown Halloween Draws Hundreds of Costumed Visitors
• Small Business Saturday Is November 26
• Veteran Uniforms to Grace Windows in Downtown
• Volunteers Needed for Downtown Christmas Parade
• Downtown Events – November
• ParkWise Parking Update – Leave Room for Birds, Bikes & Trucks & Winner

In this issue:

• Downtown Trick or Treat Returns on October 29th
• City of Albany Offers Meet-Ups in Downtown Albany
• ADA Seeks Community Input on Downtown
• Meet the Neighbors: European Favorites
• Ghost Walks, Ghost Hunts Join Monteith House Halloween Offerings
• Murder on the Orient Express Opens October 28
• Open Skate in the Street Set for October 16
• Volunteers Needed
• ParkWise Parking Update & Winner
• Downtown Events – October 2022

In this issue:

• Antiques in the Streets & Classic Car Show is Sept 10
• Nate Smith Headlines Albany Downtown Block Party on Sept 3
• Albany Beer Run is Back!
• 2022 Excellence in Downtown Albany Awards
• Albany Waterfront Entering Pre-Construction Phase
• Fall Volunteers Needed
• ParkWise Update – Contractor Permits, September Parking Winner
• Downtown Events – September 2022

In this issue:

• Hanging Baskets Grace Downtown Streets for 20th Year
• Craft Brew Smackdown Returns August 19th
• ACT Summer Camp Presents Disney’s Frozen Jr. August 19-27
• Star Trek II & The Dark Crystal Round Out Movies at Monteith’s 2022 Season
• The Garage Brings Country Star Nate Smith to Downtown Sept 3
• Meet The Neighbors: Downtown Entertainment
• Annual Carousel Carnival set for August 20th
• “Mexicans in Oregon” presentation August 10th
• ParkWise Parking update – Employee Parking Options
• Downtown Events – August 2022

In this issue:

• Movies at Monteith Lineup Celebrates ADA Birthday
• Downtown Crazy Dazes starts July 7th
• Summer Historic Home Tour Set for July 30
• It’s Time to Volunteer for Movies at Monteith
• Visitors Enjoy Sunny Days at Albany Alley
• Meet The Neighbors: Downtown’s Breakfast Spots
• ParkWise Parking update – 1st Avenue Merge Zones
• Downtown Events – July 2022

In this issue:

• Albany Downtown Assoc. awarded $200K Grant
• June’s 1st Friday to Kick Off “Summer Vacation” on June 3
• Downtown Albany is the Place to Celebrate Dads
• Summer Passport Program Kicks Off June 11
• Bon Appetit: Neil Simon’s The Dinner Party Opens June 3
• Meet The Neighbors: More “Historic” Businesses
• Craft Brew Smackdown Moves to August Date
• Director’s Corner
• ParkWise Parking Update – Numbered Spaces are Reserved
• Downtown Events – June 2022

In this issue:

• May is National Historic Preservation Month
• Albany Alley Opens on 1st Friday, May 6
• Volunteers Needed for Hanging Basket Day on Sunday, May 15
• Meet The Neighbors: “Historic” Businesses
• Downtown Albany Offers Mother’s Day Gifts, Treats, Dining & Fun
• Hult’s Dedication to Historic Preservation Shines in May
• ParkWise Parking Update – Meters in Downtown Albany
• Downtown Events – May 2022

In this issue:

• Downtown Restaurant Week is April 24-30
• Mother’s Day Flowers are Back!
• Downtown Easter Hunt Fun Starts April 1
• Meet The Neighbors: Downtown’s Coffee Cafes
• Albany Civic Theater Presents “Clue”
• Carousel’s Kentucky Derby Night Offers Southern Fun on May 7
• ADA Volunteers Make Downtown Great All Year Long
• Director’s Corner
• ParkWise Update – 10-Minute Bank Zones Gone, April Parking Winner
• April & May Events

In this issue:

• Sybaris’ OER Station Project Selected to Compete for Grant
• 2022 Albany Taps & Caps a Success
• 2022 AVA Photo Contest Winners Announced
• April Diaper Drive Set
• Downtown Easter “Egg” Hunt Starts April 1
• Riverfront Community Center Grand Re-Opening March 24
• Albany Waterfront Construction to Begin in Summer 2022
• ParkWise Parking Update – more customer parking available
• March & April Events

In this issue:

• Albany Civic Theater Presents “Fly Babies”
• Albany Taps & Caps Returns to Downtown on Saturday, March 5
• Shop & Dine Downtown for Valentine’s Day
• AVA Photo Contest Deadline is Feb. 11
• Rotary “Super Boil” replaces Crab Fest for 2022
• Oregon’s 163rd Birthday  Celebration is Feb. 12
• Dr. Seuss Birthday Party at Albany Historic Carousel
• High School Art to Expand Albany Alley’s Art Dumpster Exhibit
• February & March Events

In this issue:

• OMS Revitalization Grant Opportunity Announced
• Gallery Calapooia “Big Show of Little Art” Call for Artists
• Meet The Neighbors: Embrace Kindness Bodywork
• Twice Around Parade Brings Smiles!
• Christmas Week Snow Drapes Historic Downtown Albany
• Director’s Corner
• ParkWise Parking Update
• January & February Events