I love Albany, Oregon. I was born and raised here. After a 10 year trip around the world (from California to Texas to Japan and back), I’ve been living in or near Albany since that time. Growing up, Albany was very different than it is today. From a young age, we would ride bikes or […]
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This summer, expect to see big crowds at events like River Rhythms and the NW Art and Air Festival. There are many well-known acts coming to the Willamette Valley like Rick Springfield, Sugar Ray and Chubby Checker. The household names are sure to draw big crowds to sing along to hits like “Jesse’s Girl” and
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Maybe you’re new to the area, you’re feeling uninspired by your average date night, or you just need a fresh idea or two to help add some spark to your current relationship. Here are my top five ideas for a date night in Albany, Oregon. #5 – The Pix Theater The Pix Theater is where
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With the start of the new year, many people begin thinking about what they want the upcoming twelve months to look like for them. Whether that includes eating healthier, exercising, making career changes or volunteering, January is a notorious time to start improving your life! One of my favorite ways to give back to the
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The holidays are in the air! As soon as November first hit, many people started feeling the anticipation of Christmas in the air. I personally wait until the day after Thanksgiving to start decorating my home for the season, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start celebrating now! One of my favorite memories growing up
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Albany has come a long way since I was born here in the early 1970’s. The amount of food options available is growing each year. There is something to satisfy any palate from Mexican, to high end, to Pho or delicious brunch. Since the options can be overwhelming, especially if you have not had much
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