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Albany, Oregon Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Albany! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Considering retiring here? See how Albany stacks up across Oregon
Also on today's calendar: AI DECLARES WAR ON DISABILITY---"First It Came for the Data!"---VOTE As If Your Life Depended On It! and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: What sits at the bottom of the ocean and Shakes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Showers around in the p.m., with a high of 56 and low of 48 degrees.
- Monday: Rather cloudy, showers around, temps: high: 59, low: 46.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 58 and low of 41 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The Cheapest Beautiful Towns To Live In Oregon (worldatlas.com) — Albany gets a strong nod as an affordable, well‑located option for retirees, with typical home listings around $496,000 and average rent near $1,547. The article compares Albany’s access to I‑5, shopping, and nearby cities with other Oregon towns, helping would‑be retirees weigh trade‑offs between cost, scenery, services, and lifestyle across the state. 
📸 Around Albany
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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AI DECLARES WAR ON DISABILITY---"First It Came for the Data!"---VOTE As If Your Life Depended On It! →
888-339-VOTE (8683) OR 225 W Olive St #201, Newport, OR 97365,
8:00 pm
Tuesday November 3
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Other local events
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Open Mic Night at Deluxe Brewing →
Deluxe Brewing, 635 Water Ave. NE, Albany -
Linn County Parent's Night Out Respite →
Young Roots Oregon, 1630 Southeast 9th Avenue, Albany
5:00 pm -
City Hall-o-ween →
Albany City Hall, 333 Broadalbin St. SW, Albany -
Pumpkin Carving Party →
Calapooia Brewing, 140 Hill St. NE, Albany -
Perinatal Support Connections - Albany →
Samaritan Albany General Hospital, 1085 SW Sixth Avenue, Albany
10:00 am -
Calapooia Craft Club →
Calapooia Brewing, 140 Hill Street NE, Albany
6:00 pm -
Music & Movement at the Carousel →
Historic Carousel & Museum, 503 1st Ave. W, Albany -
Storytime at the Carousel →
Historic Carousel & Museum, 503 1st Ave. W, Albany -
Ghost Walk →
Monteith House, 518 2nd Ave. SW, Albany -
Boys & Girls Club Trunk or Treat →
BGCA Ron Loney Campus, 1215 Hill St. SE, Albany -
Board Game Nights The Chapter House →
The Chapter House, 250 Broadalbin St. SW Ste.104, Albany -
Vampire Ball →
Deluxe Brewing, 635 Water Ave. NE, Albany
Monday October 26
Wednesday October 28
Thursday October 29
Friday October 30
📣 Albany Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Many of my neighbors and friends know that my husband passed away, But what they don't know is how hard I've been trying to keep myself busy, I started taking care of the house on my own, Trimming the garden, And learning how to handle all the
little things he used to take care of My friends always tell me how strong I am, But only I know that sometimes even the simplest little thing can… (Nextdoor Monteith) - Donna and Kodi are amazing!
I highly recommend them. They do a wonderful job and are very responsive. I have two dogs that love to sleep on the couch so it gets hairy. These… (Nextdoor Lehigh)
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T0609) in Albany. Apply here.
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Albany. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Albany here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lebanon
- As I See It: Trump health refund is vote-buying scheme for Republicans (gazettetimes.com)
- Oregon's top high school girls soccer players: Meet the best midfielders in 5A (oregonlive.com)
- U. Michigan project aims to ‘resist' Trump's patriotic portrayal of U.S. history (thecollegefix.com)
Scio
- 5 things to know: Willamette Speedway dispute (gazettetimes.com)
- What Now Accelerate Hosts Portland Hospitality Industry for Networking Event (whatnow.com)
Ok Albany! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What sits at the bottom of the ocean and Shakes?" — A nervous wreck (Thank you Fiona M. for sending it in!)
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