The days are getting a little shorter and maybe just a little cooler, but there’s still plenty of sunlight in the day to get out and enjoy what’s going on in the area.
When: Friday, starts at 6 p.m.Where: Veterans Amphitheater, 100 W. Oglethorpe Blvd.The Thomas Merritt Band will provide the music for the September show in the Fridays on the Flint series. Area nonprofit organizations and service groups will be recognized. Crafts and vendors will be on hand.Admission: No cost.For more information, visit: https://allevents.in/albany/fridays-on-the-flint-september-9th/200023226679040.
When: Saturday, ride starts at 7:30 a.m.Where: Riders will depart from Chehaw Park & Zoo and head to one of several area cities, including Bronwood, Leesburg and Plains.Sponsored by Pecan City Pedalers.For more information, visit:https://www.facebook.com/groups/341588915883256/.
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When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Where: Albany Civic Center, 100 W. Oglethorpe Blvd.Keep AlbanyKeep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful will be recycling and shredding unwanted paper and offering the chance to unload unwanted electronics and medications.For more information, visit :https://www.dougherty.ga.us/public-safety/public-resources/kadb/keep-albany-dougherty-beautiful.
When: Sunday, starts at 4 p.m.Where: Chehaw Parks & Zoo, 105 Chehaw Park Road.The SOWEGA Beekeepers Club is hosting monthly bee events for those interested in becoming a beekeeper or looking to experience something new and exciting.For more information, visit: https://www.sowegabeekeepersclub.com/.
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When: Saturday, starts at noon.Where: Pretoria Fields Brewing, 120 Pine Ave.Get ready for a legendary Rocktoberfest in downtown Albany at Pretoria Fields Brewery presented by Pretoriafieldsradio.com. Follow Bands for any VIP meet and greets or photo ops. Performers will include: Scotty Austin, Seven Year Witch, The Other LA, Paralandra, Silversel, ManHämmer, ninety5 and Lizz Faith Music.Admission: $15 at the door or at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rocktoberfest-3-tickets-999853006257.
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.
