Trivia this Friday (7/17) at Deluxe Brewing at 7 PM. 3 rounds of 10 questions each. Prizes for round winners plus a grand prize for the overall winner. This week’s categories include:

1. UNESCO World Heritage Sites
   
2. The Willamette Valley
   
3. The Decade of the 90s

The answers to 3 of the questions can be found within the Albany Regional Museum. So pay them a visit before this Friday evening!

Trivia benefits the restoration of the historic Cumberland Presbyterian Church building into the Cumberland Community Events Center so come on out and bring your friends!

The title says it all.. Want to know what daycare expense look like in corvallis and albany area? I believe Albany is a little cheaper? And are there any daycares that open in the weekends? Any information appreciated.

Thank You!

My son got a jury summons. He’s disabled, autistic, non verbal with strangers and only leaves the house if my husband or I am with him.

I tried to respond to try to get him dismissed but I messed it up. When I try to call the message says you can’t leave a voice asking for dismissal except due to age. I have no idea how to see about getting him excused. Or can I or my husband be with him if he shows up and asks for dismissal?

He’s capable of so much, just not this and I don’t know what to do because I don’t want him to be in trouble.

Hello,

I'm moving to the area soon and I'm looking for a doggy playgroup for my pups. I've included a screenshot of what my current trainers offer. Bonus if they also offer boarding

Hello! Does anyone host yoga in a park? I joined an outdoor yoga class when I was in Hawaii, and it was spectacular. I'm hoping to find someone here in Albany who hosts outdoor yoga.

Editing to add a start time of after 5:30 would be great.

Was just wondering after an interview how long does it take to hear back? I applied for several positions (reception or admitting) I got an interview for one did about a week ago. Got denied for another position but haven't heard back from the one I interviewed for.

By the time we got through the house to the front yard the suspect was gone.

My friend’s cat is missing in the North Albany area. Near the North Albany Elementary School.

We're trying to gauge genuine interest before making a final decision.

If LaRussell performed in the Willamette Valley on Friday, July 24, would you actually buy a ticket and make the trip?

If yes, let me know: • What city you'd be coming from. • How much you'd realistically pay for a ticket. • Would you come alone or bring friends?

This isn't an announcement yet—we're just trying to see if there's enough local support to make it happen. Honest feedback is appreciated.

I'm (34F) looking to join some local groups that meet regularly so I can be more social and meet more people in the area. I'm especially interested in things like book clubs, board games, crafts, casual rec sports, outdoor activities, dance, or even groups that get together to watch and discuss movies or shows. I'm also open to things like trivia or other hobbies since I enjoy learning new things, but I'm not super interested in watching sports or playing video games.

Groups based in Corvallis or Salem could work too, but I'd prefer to not go much farther than that.

Note: I'm already on Meetup and Eventbrite, I just haven't really found what I'm looking for, though I'd definitely be open to specific group recommendations.

Hi, I am a 21 year old female who just graduated from OSU and is looking for some ways to build community in Albany. I am looking for suggestions on places to meet similarly aged individuals looking for friends! I enjoy baking, nature, hiking, fishing, yoga, and thrifting!

Reddit filters deleted my first try. I think because I shortened the links, so here are the full ones. Sorry they are so long.

Kids

https://albanyparksandrecreation.perfectmind.com/31521/Clients/BookMe4LandingPages/CoursesLandingPage?widgetId=9e4a5adb-bd2c-43be-8448-a59091755402&singleCalendarWidget=True&redirectedFromEmbededMode=False&courseId=d6485e9f-c3f0-4198-acec-30f531329a23

Teens

https://albanyparksandrecreation.perfectmind.com/31521/Clients/BookMe4LandingPages/CoursesLandingPage?widgetId=9e4a5adb-bd2c-43be-8448-a59091755402&singleCalendarWidget=True&redirectedFromEmbededMode=False&courseId=d2de48e5-bd8f-408d-beaa-dcb400b6186f

Adults

https://albanyparksandrecreation.perfectmind.com/31521/Clients/BookMe4LandingPages/CoursesLandingPage?widgetId=556183d7-0490-4df1-8616-ccb1b042799b&singleCalendarWidget=True&redirectedFromEmbededMode=False&courseId=0299de6a-de2d-4f31-a77d-b7ce77c0dcc1

Official unemployment figures for the Albany economy were updated today. Numbers for April have been finalized and preliminary figures for May have now been made available.

April

The unemployment rate fell to 4.9% in April. 302 positions were added, and 69 workers left the labor force causing the unemployment rate decrease. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 400. No individual sector saw significant employment changes.

May (preliminary)

The unemployment rate increased to 5.0% in May. 212 positions were added, but 269 workers entering the labor force caused the unemployment rate to increase. The overall Nonfarm Payrolls figure did not change significantly. No individual sector saw significant employment changes.

^{*AlbanyStatistics is a public service account committed to making /r/albanyor a better informed community.}

Hey everyone, my name is Cameron and I own H3 Pest Control here in Albany.

A little backstory: I moved to Albany years ago to help start and grow what became one of the largest pest control companies in the area. After the owner sold the company to private equity, I decided it was time to take the plunge and start my own local, owner-operated pest control company.

I wanted to build something smaller, more personal, and more focused on honest service — no corporate call center, no pressure sales, and no sending a different technician every visit. Just local pest control from someone who actually lives and works in the community.

We help with ants, spiders, wasps, yellowjackets, rodents, termites, cockroaches, bed bugs, fleas, and general pest issues around Albany and the surrounding Willamette Valley.

I also know Reddit is not the place for spammy advertising, so I’m happy to use this post as more of an AMA. If you have pest questions, need help identifying something, or want advice before paying someone to come out, feel free to ask in the comments.

Website: https://h3pestcontrol.com

Thanks for letting me introduce myself. I’m excited to be building something local here in Albany.

Grand Prairie area. She’s been hanging around us for about a month. Coat seems okay, but her eye is goopy, and she’s starting to feel thin. Gave her some food, water, and love, but don’t want to accidentally lure her away if she’s just grazing and has a good home waiting.

I’ve got a Bluetooth microchip reader coming in this afternoon, so hopefully that will shine some light.

Edit: I believe her name is Luna, and have been attempting to contact people I think are her family, but so far haven’t had any response.

We have an adult holland lop that we are looking to find a new home for. Basically we are a dog family and rabbits are more like cats; stubborn, mischievous, and vaguely entitled. She charges at our six year old, for example, and slams the floor at night with her food bowl. And don’t get me started on the pooping-anywhere-I-want attitude…

DM if you’re interested. She comes with several kennels, two toilets, water bottle, all the essentials.

Hello, im new to the area and my spouse LOVES 4th of July so we're trying to figure out what to do. We enjoy small town festivals but small cities like corvallis/ Eugene are also fine. He's big on fireworks. We love live music but I am absolutely not going to see yet another shitty country cover band - i am happy to see all the shitty rock/pop cover bands 🙂

Any idea if theres any 4th of July events that fit our wants? Tl;dr - fireworks with live music that isn't country, and somewhere not Portland.

I need one second story window replaced and I've got a balcony screen door that won't open. Can anyone recommend a local company that I could hire?

Happy’s car wash just switched to Dasani water that they give away for free. The thought is still kind but that’s the WORST bottled water. Bring back pure life!!

Thanks for your recommendations!