{"id":786,"date":"2019-08-21T22:28:38","date_gmt":"2019-08-21T22:28:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.newwavedigitalsolutions.com\/radio_vs1\/?page_id=786"},"modified":"2026-05-28T16:45:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T16:45:24","slug":"events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/klooam.com\/?page_id=786","title":{"rendered":"Community Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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If you would like to put your event on the community calendar please email Nena at nenac@bicoastal.media\u00a0<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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To get your event included on the 1340 KLOO-AM Calendar please email Nena at nenac@bicoastal.media<\/h2>

Wednesdays 6pm- 8pm\u00a0 Calapooia Brewing Craft Club 140 Hill St NE Albany Or |<\/strong> Crafters and Creatives are invited to join The Calapooia Craft Club , meeting every Wednesday evening from in the Outdoor Atrium. Offering a space to connect with fellow craft enthusiasts while working on projects such as embroidery, needlepoint, knitting, drawing, crochet and so much more! Find out more here<\/a><\/p>

Friday 8 am -10 am\u00a0 Morning Veteran\u2019s Breakfast Elmer\u2019s Restaurant 2802 Santiam Hwy SE Albany|<\/strong> Join fellow veterans over a cup of coffee and a plate of good food as stories are shared memories and friendships are created. All veterans are welcome.<\/p>

Saturdays Albany Farmers Market 9am -1pm SW Ferry and SW Water\u00a0 in Albany|<\/strong> The oldest continuously operated open air farmers market in Oregon! Offering an abundance of fresh locally sourced food, and features programs such as the power of produce club for ages 5-12 that provides hands on educational activities and promotes healthy eating habits.<\/p>

1st<\/sup> and 3rd<\/sup> Monday 11:30-12 pm of Each Month for Furry Tales a heartwarming tale for young children and their caregiver at Safehaven Humane Society|<\/strong> Enjoy a morning of reading creativity and gentle moments with animals! Designed for 6 and under and to be accompanied by a parent or caregiver, a way to introduce little ones to animals in a calm positive environment while encouraging a love for books. Free to attend. Space is limited, Arrive early. Each session includes engaging animal themed read aloud book, simple craft related to the story, and a change to meet friendly adoptable animals.<\/p>

May<\/strong><\/h1>

30th<\/sup> Lebanon 2nd<\/sup> Annual Powwow 12-10p Lebanon High School|<\/strong> Join the Lebanon Event community for a day of dance drumming, community, and culture. These years pow wow will honor Missing, and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Persons. Doors open at 12pm, Vendors open at 12 pm. Grand Entry is 1pm, Retiring of colors: 4:45p, Aztec Dancers 5 pm. 2nd<\/sup> Grand Entry 6:00p, MMIWY Honoring, Graduating Native Students Recognition, Final retiring of the colors 10pm.<\/p>

June<\/strong><\/h1>

4th<\/sup> -7th<\/sup> 117th<\/sup> Annual Lebanon Strawberry Festival Cheadle Lake Park |<\/strong> Strawberry Nights, A beloved community tradition, held the first weekend of June since 1909! The second longest running annual festival in Oregon! Open Thursday June 4th<\/sup>, 4 pm to 11 pm All Heroes day Presentation, Friday 1 pm to Midnight 2:30 pm Junior Parade, Music starts at 5:30, Saturday Noon to midnight 9 am Run\/Walk starts at American Legion, Grand Parade at 11 am, Music starts 4:30pm Fireworks starts at Dusk., and Sunday Noon to 5 pm Music starts at 12:15, Lebanon High school Jazz Band at 4:15 pm. Find a more detailed schedule here<\/a><\/p>

Entry: Single Day(13 and older) $10, Multi Day (13 and older): $25 Children 12 and under: Free. Carnival wristbands not included in Entry. Thursday Friday or Sunday Presale: $30. At Festival $40. Saturday Carnival Wristbands Presale: $40 At Festival: $50<\/p>

21st<\/sup> Sunday, Father\u2019s Day Car show 10 am \u2013 2pm 577 Scravel Hill Rd NE Albany|<\/strong> Celebrate Father\u2019s Day with Hot rods, muscle cars, Low riders, Hot bikes, and more! Free lunch \u2013 hot dogs, chips water, soda and cupcakes! Fun for the whole family! Find out more and registration here <\/a><\/p>

21st<\/sup> Sunday Father\u2019s Day Cook out at Silver Falls State Park 1-5 pm|<\/strong> Come hungry and ready to celebrate all Father figures! With Pulled pork sandwiches, BBQ chicken, Potato Salad, Mac salad, Colelsaw, And Fresh Fruit. Don\u2019t forget a picnic blanket, to enjoy in a meadow or feel free to enjoy our available seating. Call to reserve your spot! Space is limited! Reservations taken at 541-344-2777 Find out more at VisitsilverFalls.com \u00a0<\/p>

26th<\/sup>– 28th<\/sup> 9a- 5 pm. And Sun 9am-4pm.The 52nd<\/sup> Annual Black Sheep Gathering Linn County Expo Center|<\/strong> A celebration of natural colored fibers, and colored animals. A lively marketplace with over 100 vendors including local artisans, from the Willamette Valley, and beyond! With items including handcrafted yarns and roving to finished garments and tools. This event includes workshops through out led by top instructors in weaving, spinning, dying, and more! Classes typically include a material fee, and cover supplies. Educational and demonstration talks. Saturday includes an evening potluck and BBQ dinner complete with live music. The is the Spinners\u2019 Lead\u00a0 Fiber artist will model their handmade garments alongside the animals that supplied the fiber. This is a free event and parking is free. Find out more here <\/a><\/p>

27th The 4th Annual Jefferson’s Heroes Day|<\/strong> Heros Day benefits the Jefferson Jefferson High school Track Project.With a full schedule throughout the day including Pancake feed 7am-Noon, Parade on Main street at 10 am, Show and Shine Car show, Complete with local vendors, food trucks, games, music, Jam and Jelly and Pickle contests and Fun for the whole family! To find the Contest route, or participate find out more here<\/a><\/p>

28th Annual All Class Reunion Bulldogs and Rebels! West Albany high School 11 a-3p|<\/strong> Alumni and Faculty from Albany including Albany Union High School, West Albany High School, and South Albany High School. From 1986 and before are welcome. Honoring the class the 1976 West and South Grads!\u00a0 (Alway on the last Sunday of June!)<\/em>\u00a0 You can find parking for the Main entrance for West Albany High School, Parking Lots off Elm or Liberty streets- South Side of School. Admission $5 Optional Box Lunch $5\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

July<\/strong><\/h1>

9th <\/sup>\u00a0\u00a0River Rhythms: Fabulous Thunderbirds 7pm Montieth Park |<\/strong> Free Concert in the park Fabulous Thunderbirds take the stage bringing Texas Blues and high energy performance to River Rhythms! Recommended $1 donation per person is appreciated. \u00a0<\/p>

10th<\/sup> \u00a0Cut The Gut Car Cruise 6pm- 9pm Sweet Home|<\/strong> A celebration of vehicles, and a chance for care enthusiasts to come together to share their passion and joy during a fun filled night! Featuring many businesses open and chances to win raffle prizes! Bring your best ride Spectators always encouraged! From Classics, Hot rods, motorcycles, muscle cars, and more! Find out how to register and more here<\/a><\/p>

16th<\/sup> \u2013 18th<\/sup> Linn County Fair |<\/strong> Thursday<\/strong> is Senior and Military Day at Linn County Fair! Enjoy Vendors, Livestock shows, carnival, Bingo, Rides, and Frankie Ballard! 17th<\/sup> Friday<\/strong> Family day! One Man Band, Butterfly Exhibits, Livestock shows, Hell on Hooves Rodeo, and Montgomery Gentry! 18th<\/sup> Saturday<\/strong> Samaritan Day Live stock shows, Carnival, One Man Band, Silver Starlets, Face Painting and more and The Band Perry! \u00a0Adult tickets: $9 online, $10 at the Gate, 12 and under free. Seniors $7 online, $8 at the gate. Parking daily $5, Reserved Concert Seating $20 to $30. Carnival rides not included in admission. Find all this and more here<\/a><\/p>

23rd<\/sup> River Rhythms: Bill Haley Jr. and The Comets 7pm Montieth Park|<\/strong> Timeless Rock\u2019n\u2019 Roll that helped define an era of with high energy\u00a0 piece combo band performing crowd pleasing sets of songs. With Tunes from the 50\u2019s and 60s. Recommended $1 donation per person is appreciated.<\/p>

30th<\/sup> River Rhythms: Boy Band Review 7pm Monteith Park|<\/strong> The Ultimate \u201890s and Early 2000s pop Throwback to the stage. Get ready for a high energy night celebrating the biggest hits from the iconic boy bands that defined a generation!<\/p>

August<\/strong><\/h1>

6th<\/sup> River Rhythms: Iam Tongi Monteith Park 7pm|<\/strong> Free concert in the park! The voice that moved millions! Is coming to Albany! Winner of American Idol Season 21! Brings his soul Sound and unforgettable performance. Recommended Donation of $1 per person.<\/p>

More Great things to come!<\/p>

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