The SWAP: Arrive promptly at noon to exchange your clean, usable, clothes for some "new to you” clothes; bring your friends and neighbors and your washed, gently worn items to our fabulous swap room where clothing will be set out by type (pants, shirts, dresses, etc.) and size! Choose items and take them home. We have mirrors, but no dressing rooms, so plan accordingly. Leftovers are donated to charity. All clothing sizes welcome!
The SEW: Bring fabric items you want to mend, your sewing machine if you have one (we will have some available), and any sewing notions you need or want to donate (thread, buttons, patches, pins, etc.) Coaches from Fixit Clinic and Swap-o-rama-rama (http://www.meetup.com/Bay-Area-Swap-O-Rama-Rama/) will be on hand to consult on repairs to your favorite fabric/textile items and to teach you to sew or to help reacquaint you with your sewing machine.
The FIX: From 1 – 4 pm Fixit Clinic coaches (www.fixitclinic.org) will consult on repairing or tuning up your non-working sewing machine and other carry-in household items. Walk-ins are always welcome, but it helps to register in advance so the Fixit Coaches know what to expect at http://goo.gl/qTzh9J.
Interested in helping with this amazing event? Volunteers are always welcome - please check-in at https://goo.gl/xS1MRK
Take the ALBANY LOCAL WEEK Challenge!
The City of Albany Recreation & Community Services Department is challenging residents to see how much they can do, shop, eat and play within Albany's square mile the week of September 23-30, 2017. ALBANY LOCAL WEEK is an opportunity to discover and celebrate what Albany has to offer while supporting our local businesses and organizations. Local businesses are offering Albany Local Week Specials and there are a number of local events taking place during the week.
2017 Uber Albany Local:
Keep track of your Albany activities from September 23-30, 2017 and log your progress on the Official Albany Local Week Scorecard. You earn points in categories such as: Food/Drink, Shopping, Services, Health & Beauty, Recreation & Entertainment, Special Events and Good Neighbor. The person with the top score will be honored with his or her name on the UBER ALBANY LOCAL CUP, which will be put on prominent display at the Albany Community Center.
Everyone who submits their scorecard by October 6, 2017 will receive a limited edition prize. The winner will be announced and crowned "Mr./Mrs. Uber Albany"at a City Council Meeting.
Albany Local Week Events
The Marin Monster - Sunday, September 24 - 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Local Garden Swap - Tuesday, September 26 - 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Music in the Park - Wednesday, September 27 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Pizza, Pints & Pinots Party - Thursday, September 28 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Food Truck Friday - Friday, September 29 - 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Clothing Swap-o-rama-rama - Saturday, September 30 - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Movie Night - Saturday, September 30 - 7:30 PM
*Albany Community Triathalon - Sunday, October 1 - Register for the Albany Triathlon and receive an extra 25 points on your ALW scorecard
