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 Date: Tuesday, May 20
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Location: Albany Community Center
Address: 1249 Marin Avenue
This Expo is an opportunity for community members to bring ideas and feedback on the Active Transportation Plan, the Street Tree Management Plan, and the Watershed Management Plan.
The Active Transportation Plan outlines opportunities to improve the City’s future bicycle and pedestrian networks.
The Street Tree Management Plan identifies ways to enhance our street trees citywide through planting, pruning and program management.
The Watershed Management Plan studies storm-related water flows and identifies best management practices. An updated plan is needed to assess current conditions, changes to the infrastructure over the years, drainage conditions, new regulatory requirements, challenges arising from climate change.
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Date: Saturday, May 17
Time: 8-11am
Location: Memorial Park (on Carmel Ave. between Portland Ave. and Thousand Oaks Blvd.)
First-come, first-served while supplies last
Albany households may receive up to four one cubic-foot bags of WM EarthCare Homegrown Compost™, which is 100% local, and made from your own Bay Area yard trimmings and residential food scraps. Learn more at www.wmearthcare.com.
Product Waiver Forms must be signed to take receipt of compost, which are available for download at home.wm.com/albany.
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International Crepes
Age: 18+
Date: May 22
Time: 5:30-8:30
Location: Albany Community Center
Address: 1249 Marin Avenue
Crepes can be found in one form or another around the world, and they can be served as an appetizer, snack, salad, main entrée, or dessert. This class will teach how to make different batters and fillings and go over various techniques in spreading and stuffing crepes. Students will prepare different crepes, such as Blintzes, Chinese Muu Chu, and Crêpes Suzette.
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 Date: Sunday, May 18
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: Albany Library & Community Center
Address: 1247 & 1249 Marin Avenue
This family-friendly, all-day event is a celebration of graphic novels, comics, and fandom of all flavors. The Albany Library is pulling out all the stops - authors, artists, panels, workshops, music, a whole world of entertainment.
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Native Trees for the Urban Forest
Date: Sunday, May 25
Time: 3-4:30pm
Location: Albany Library, Edith Stone Room
Address: 1247 Marin Avenue
This presentation will explore the importance of integrating native tree species into the “urban forest,” including street trees, park trees, city landscapes, and home gardens. Led by Elizabeth Lanham, Consulting Arborist, the talk will highlight the ecological and aesthetic benefits of using native species, while addressing the practical considerations necessary to create a resilient and thriving urban tree ecosystem.
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Date: Sunday, June 15
Time: 9am-1pm
Collect all your household hazardous waste and bring it to this event to dispose of it safely and for free in Albany. To secure your spot and receive the event address, please make an appointment. Space is limited, so it is recommended to register early. This event is open to all Alameda County residents.
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