When: Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Where: Albany Civic Center, 100 W. Oglethorpe Blvd.Explore the latest trends in home building & remodeling, home decorating, bathroom and kitchen ideas, home repairs, landscaping, pool, grills, patio & concrete, gardening & yard projects, boating, camping fishing, outdoor activities, hunting, fitness, travel opportunities.Stage demonstrations, indoor and outdoor displays, lots of giveaways.Explore the following topics:• Home Building, Remodeling and DIY• Bathroom & Kitchen Ideas• Home Decorating• Equity Line of Credit experts• Landscaping, Pools, Grills, Patio, Paving/Concrete• Gardening & Yard• Hunting, Camping, Fishing, Boating & Outdoor Activities/raffles all day.Free demonstrations. Vendor activities inside and outside.Admission: $5.
A run of warm weather presents the perfect opportunity to find something to do this weekend. Whether it’s a outdoor show or a festival of food trucks, there’s no reason not to venture out to see what’s on offer.
When: Saturday, starts at 8 a.m.Where: Meredyth Place 2740 Ray Knight Way.The Ribbon Walk, formerly the Albany Pink Walk, is a one-day walk benefiting the Phoebe Cancer Center. Over the years, support of the walk has enabled Phoebe to assist patients in financial crisis, provide mammograms and provide diagnostic and assistive supplies.
When: Sunday, starts at 7:30 p.m.Where: Albany Municipal Auditorium, 200 N. Jackson St.Aaron Lewis grew up in Springfield, Vermont, listening to his grandparents’ country 8-tracks. Those roots inspired the multiplatinum Staind founder to return to his origins for the #1 Billboard Country Album debut Town Line and Sinner, as well as Billboard’s #1 Hot Country Song debut “Am I The Only One.”Admission: $51.15-$84:15.For more information, visit: http://www.flintriverentertainmentcomplex.com/events/aaron-lewis-acoustic-march-12.
When: Sunday, noon-6 p.m.Where: Rylander Park, 329 W. Lamar St., Americus.The first ever Food Truck Fest is an event full of delicious food and fun! This event will include the best of the best food truck vendors from around the region, arts and crafts vendors, live music, and more. This event is intended for families and friends to come out and enjoy great food and entertainment.For more information, visit: https://www.downtownamericus.com/events/.
When: Saturday, starts at 10 a.m.Where: Northwest Library, 2507 Dawson Road.Join the fun and fantastic staff of the Albany Recreation & Parks Department for Puzzle Palooza.. You can come alone or bring a team (up to four) to enjoy puzzles, snacks, and a little healthy competition during this fun and innovative networking event for ages 18 and older.
Alan has been a reporter for 30 years, including at The Moultrie Observer, Thomasville Times-Enterprise and The Albany Herald. His favorite book is “Catch-22,” and he has an Australian shepherd/American bulldog mix named Maxwell.
