Posted: Monday, February 26, 2007 12:00 am
ALBANY
Schools foundation gives grants
The Albany Public Schools Foundation has completed its winter round of classroom grant awards, funding $14,591 in requests in partnership with the East Albany Lions Club.
Teachers asked for grants for materials for foreign language, drama, and reading curriculum and activities. Some said they needed equipment and supplies for music and home economics programs. One school received support for its bicycle education program and an assembly from the Oregon Coast Aquarium.
Grant funds are raised through several foundation events - including "Eat and Run," "Winterfest" and "Swim a Lap" - along with individual donations.
Proceeds go to Albany teachers for equipment, supplies and materials to enhance classroom programs.
LEBANON
Several fitness classes start Thursday
The Albany Parks & Recreation Department, City of Lebanon, Cascade Performing Arts and the Boys & Girls Club of Lebanon will offer fitness classes in Lebanon beginning Thursday. Costs are listed for Lebanon or Albany residents/non-residents. The classes are:
• Ready, S.E.T. Go! - 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Cascade Performing Arts, 800 Harrison St. Cost: $32/$42.
• Rep Reebok - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Cascade Performing Arts, 800 Harrison St. $21/$28.
• Evening Step - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Boys & Girls Club, 305 S. Fifth St. $21/$28.
• Early Step - 5 to 6 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Boys & Girls Club, 305 S. Fifth St. $21/$28.
• Kickboxing - 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Cascade Performing Arts, 800 Harrison St. $21/$28.
For more information, call the office at 917-7777 or visit www.cityofalbany.net/parks.
LINN
Curves gyms to hold food drive
Mid-valley Curves gyms will participate in the Curves Food Drive to benefit local food banks March 1-10.
During that time, the gyms will waive their normal service fee for any new members who bring in a bag of non-perishable groceries. Others wishing to donate may drop off non-perishable food items throughout March during business hours.
Following are addresses, business hours and phone numbers of local gyms:
• Albany: 2221 Santiam Highway S.E.; 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday (closed for cleaning from 2 to 3 p.m. each weekday); 791-2696.
• Lebanon: 1765 S. Main St.; 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday; 259-6977.
• Sweet Home: 1200 Long St., 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 5 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday; (541) 367-1699.
CORVALLIS
Oriental medicine clinic to hold grand opening
Dr. Sang Montage, a licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist with a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, will host a grand opening for Montage Oriental Medicine from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Corvallis Cooperative Health Clinic, 113 S.W. Third Street, Alley Suite 101.
At the event, titled "Celebrate Chinese New Year: Year of the Pink Boar," there will be light fare, t'ai chi and an acupuncture demonstration.
Democrat-Herald