Loaner life jackets available at fire station

The Albany Fire Department is once again loaning out life jackets to help people stay safe while in the water this summer. They can be borrowed from outside Albany Fire Station 11, 110 Sixth Ave. S.E.

The jackets are hanging on an outdoor display along Sixth Avenue and can be taken after filling out a form. Jackets should be returned after use so others can borrow them.

Unintentional injuries are the No. 1 killer of children under 14 years old, according to fire officials, and drowning is the No. 2 reason for those injuries.

"We hope to avoid those injuries by having these life jackets available," according to the fire department. "In the three years this program has been in affect we have not had a drowning in the Albany area."

Youth club to perform musical on eating well

Members of the Boys & Girls Club of Albany will perform "Food is Cool the Musical" at 5 p.m. today and Thursday at the club, 1215 Hill St. S.E., Albany.

The play was written by nutrition coordinator Iris Carrasco to inspire kids to make healthy food choices.

For more information, send an e-mail to carrasci@onid.orst.edu.

Auction will aid children's network

The Albany Costco will hold a silent auction of items from local businesses Thursday through Saturday to support the Children's Miracle Network. Costco it at 3130 Killdeer Ave. N.E.

For more information, call (541) 918-7043.

Pinochle tourney planned in Jefferson

JEFFERSON - A pinochle tournament will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Jefferson Community Center, 107 N. Main St. Registration is $10, and refreshments will be available.

For more information or to register, call (541) 327-7996.

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