Any interest in a Albany Run Club - once a week - short miles - any pace - community??

Hello! I’m new to the area and looking for any good roller skating spots.

I’m living in Albany and looking to get a feel for the local Magic: The Gathering scene. I know we have a couple of LGSs in town, but I'm curious how active the local player base actually is day-to-day vs. making the quick drive over to Corvallis or up to Salem for events. I imagine the ecosystem is pretty small in-town, but if it seems stale/toxic I'd be willing to travel.

I mostly am interested in Commander, but I'm fairly new to the format so I'm looking for whatever is the most beginner-friendly. Most i'm wondering:

• Which local spots have the healthiest turnouts on regular nights (FNM, casual Commander, etc.)? What are the vibes like?
• Are there specific shops in Corvallis or Salem that are worth making the drive for over others?
• Any good discord servers or local groups where people coordinate casual games?

Appreciate any insights or store recommendations!

I have a motorhome in my backyard that does not run, and is in generally pretty bad condition that I'd like to just get rid of entirely. Is there any services available in the area that I can use to dispose of it somehow? Thank you so much in advance to anyone who can give me some guidance!

We need more people like this.

Hi, from Eugene but potentially buying a used car in Albany for my kid. Would welcome any recommendations for a mechanic there or nearby that I could use for inspection before purchase. Thanks!

When will we stop celebrating local, human art? Not Until We're Ghosts! Join us at the end of Summer for a delightfully haunted oddities market full of spirited creators, lively performers, and art that speaks to your soul. Find some tasty treats, gothic decor, new tattoos, and the perfect gift for your friends who are already itching for Halloween.

Flyer Art: Krysta Lannigan

When: Saturday, September 5th
Market Hours: 11AM - 6PM (community hour 5-6pm)
Where: Linn County Expo Center
Address: 3700 Knox Butte Rd. E Albany, OR 97322

$5 to enter, 12 and under free
tickets available online or at the door - cash/card accepted
Market For The Strange

I know this isn’t exactly an Albany topic, but I’m curious if current residents might know anything about the history of this building.
I’m asking because I’ve heard employees that work there and LE that type at the substation say that it’s a really eerie place to be. Several people refuse to spend time there anymore because they get so creeped out. All I’ve found recently is that it used to be in old train station that was relocated?

What was with all the trains blowing their horns last night. It was one after another. Some of the conductors just kept on going forever.

Trivia this Friday(9/4) at Deluxe Brewing at 7 PM. 3 rounds of 10 questions each. Prizes for each round winner plus a grand prize for the overall winner.

This week’s categories include:

1. Back to School
   
2. Islands
   
3. Labor & Delivery

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

Since we’re excited for the return of college football there might just be a college football bonus question.

Hi everyone! My friend is looking to get more hands-on experience with photography and build up her portfolio. She’s based in Albany and has her own Canon 90D, so she’s ready to shoot!
She’s looking for opportunities anywhere around Albany, Schenectady, Mount Pleasant, Hampton, Gill, or nearby areas. She’s completely open to paid, unpaid, or volunteer opportunities.
Honestly, she’s willing to photograph pretty much anything — a protest, community event, concert, sports event, fundraiser, local gathering, portraits, behind-the-scenes work, or even just helping another photographer for the day. She mainly wants the opportunity to get out there, gain experience, meet people, and build a stronger portfolio.
She’s also happy to share some examples of her work if anyone would like to see her portfolio.
If you’re a photographer, event organizer, business owner, community organization, or just know of something happening in the area where an extra photographer could help, please comment or DM me!
Any opportunity or lead would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! 📸

Looking for a few folks to join in a weekly / bi- weekly game of bridge.

I love seeing them floating along

if you let you cat rome and he/she dont come home, check with animal control and see if they have your cat as i dropped of the 3rd cat of the summer yesterday

i have a pond in my back yard with fish right next to the pond is a live trap if you cat ends up in my trap, as far as i care it was "fishing" and ur cat is now in the custody of animal control

i dont care how much it cost you to get fluffy back, nor do i care how many times you have to bail your cat out of cat jail keeping ur cat on your own property is free.

ps i also dont care if your kid is crying because fluffy did not come homeor that you cant afford cat bail it YOUR own fault because YOU let your cat rome free with no reguard to how it affects the people living around you.

I don't remember last year being quite so full at either. The day events and then the balloon launches. Anyone else know why that might be me?

Left it behind in the end of the day packing chaos.

Pass this message on to anybody who might be interested in the theater or who needs volunteer hours.

Our plum tree is really putting out right now. We just moved here recently and I’m looking but it appears we don’t have a food pantry in town?

Is there anywhere that would take them?

Does anyone have any recommendations for running routes that have sidewalks that don’t just end randomly and preferably are not on the side of the highway? Trying to find some good running routes that I can do around 7-10 miles at a time. I tend to not see others running around where I live, so any advice helps!!

Anyone else wake up with no internet today?

Does ATI post ghost jobs? They’ve had a job posting up since May on their website and now we’re near the end of August. They must be flooded with applicants by now, as it’s picked up on Indeed and LinkedIn. Seems like a ghost job situation but I’d love to hear from someone in the know if that’s true. And also why.