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🌱 What you should do after a rabid bat is found near Albany
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In today's newsletter:
- What you should do after a rabid bat is found near Albany
- Albany council president takes national role in new DNC Jewish council
Also on today's calendar: Albany Artisan Faire and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 51 degrees.
- Friday: Pleasant with sunny spells, temps: high: 77, low: 50.
- Saturday: Sun mixing with clouds; warm, with a high of 81 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rabid bat found last week in Albany area (sweethomenews.com) — Health officials confirm a bat found in the Albany area on Sept. 22 tested positive for rabies, and they're urging residents to avoid all contact with bats. Locals are advised to keep pets vaccinated, call Linn County Health Services if they may have touched a bat, and seek immediate medical advice after any possible bite or scratch. 
• DNC launches Jewish constituency council (jewishinsider.com) — Albany's own city council president, Steph Newton, has been tapped as vice chair of the Democratic National Committee's new Jewish American Council, giving your city a direct voice in national party outreach. The council aims to engage Jewish Democrats ahead of 2028, respond to concerns about antisemitism, and shape how the party talks about Jewish issues and Israel.
📸 Around Albany
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Albany
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- The Harrier Classic →
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Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Albany Artisan Faire →
Albany OR - MSD: HS CC The Harrier Classic @ Albany →
Albany OR - Albany Farmers' Market →
Albany OR - Body Mind Spirit Holistic Fair →
3700 Knox Butte Road East, Linn-County
10:00 am - THE CHAMBER: Volume 1 | An Underground Christian HIP-HOP Showcase →
1236 Price Road Southeast, Albany
6:00 pm - Body Mind Spirit Holistic Fair →
3700 Knox Butte Road East, Linn-County
10:00 am - Yoga + Beer at Deluxe Brewing →
Albany OR
11:00 am - Women in Wellness Collective: Monthly Networking Lunch (1st Tuesday) →
Loafers Station, 222 Southwest Washington Street, Albany - Cancer Support Group - In Person →
Samaritan Geary Street Clinic, 1700 Geary St. SE, Albany
6:30 pm - 2-Day Firearms, Antiques & Collectibles Auction - McLaren Auction Services →
McLaren Auction Services, 1951 Ferry St. SW, Albany - Calapooia Craft Club →
Calapooia Brewing, 140 Hill Street NE, Albany
6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Missing Pumpkin 😥
Gone sometime 9/28 Monday. Male, neutered, older, He has one wonkie ear you can tell in the photo. He usually doesn't wander off. Missing from… (Nextdoor Monteith) - Hello, I am in search of a person or a couple of people to do shrub and tree trimming.
This is a one day job for two people or a two day job for one person. If you have a truck or trailer for the refuse, great! We have extra large heavy… (Nextdoor Monteith)
- Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Albany. Apply here.
- WinCo Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Albany. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Albany here.
🗞 Nearby News
Corvallis
- Corvallis Schools' Report Cards are In, A Deep Dive into Which are Good, or Not so Good (corvallisadvocate.com)
- Osborn Aquatic Scores $500,000 Grant Towards Reopening (corvallisadvocate.com)
- Science writers explore OSU research at SciWri26 (gazettetimes.com)
Lebanon
- City of Lebanon reports scam impersonating city (lebanonlocalnews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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