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Allan
Maris working at Ocean View Park on February 6. The
City of Albany and the Albany Community Foundation held 3 park clean up days during the spring. Memorial, Ocean
View and Jewel's Terrace Park were all weeded and drought resistant plants were planted and trees were trimed. City
staff, ACF members and neighbors had a great time getting to know each other while improving the parks.
City Arborist, Tony Wolcott, at Jewel's Terrace Park
Albany's Poet Laureate, Christina Hutchins, opens the Art and Green
Festival. ACF is a major sponsor of the Poet Laureate program. The
Albany Community Foundation continues to donate funds to increase mental health services at Albany High School.
If you would like to make a donation to any of
these projects, or have suggestions for additional projects, please see the "contact us" page for information on
donations or a form to contact ACF.
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| Volunteers and City staff working on the Jackson Street area in September 2009 |
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| Removing the weeds from the sidewalk and street |
A very successful work party was held June 19 on Jackson
Street between the Castro steps and Hillside. Most of the weeds were removed and the plants which had been planted last
fall were seen to be growing and thriving. This is part of an ongoing attempt by the Community Foundation and the
City of Albany to remove weeds and plant native species in that area.
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| Hard at work, pulling up weeds |
ACF has committee to be a Gold Level Sponsor for Dinner with
Albany, September 25, 2010
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| AHS Jazz Band, Winner of the ACF Performing Artist of the Year Award |
The Albany Community Foundation has been a major supporter of the
Arts and Music Festival (now Arts and Green Festival) since 2005. This year's event was a huge success with many people
enjoying the beautiful weather, appreciating the different art booths, dancing to the music and learning new and exciting
ways to be more sustainable. The 2010 Arts and Green Festival was a partnership of the City of Albany Recreation Department,
the City of Albany Arts and Sustainability Committees, and the Albany Community Foundation.
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| May Pole Dance at the 2010 Art and Green Festival |
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