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🌱 Patch AM: Vision Check K, 2, 5 and 11 more events
Spotted on the Albany calendar: Family Storytime
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Coming up on the calendar:
- Vision Check K, 2, 5 at Oxford Elementary
- Family Storytime at Kensington Library
- Castoff's Knitting Club at Kensington Library
Find out what's happening in Albanyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Albanyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Cloudy with showers around, with a high of 54 and low of 48 degrees.
- Thursday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 59, low: 54.
- Friday: Windy with rain and drizzle, with a high of 62 and low of 54 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Albany
- Vision Check K, 2, 5
Oxford Elementary Berkeley, CA 94707
8:30 am - Family Storytime
Kensington Library , 61 Arlington Avenue , Kensington
6:30 pm - Castoff's Knitting Club
Kensington Library , 61 Arlington Avenue , Kensington
6:30 pm
Tuesday January 6
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Recycling Center + Office - Limited Hours Today
El Cerrito Recycling Center , 7501 Schmidt Lane , El Cerrito
8:30 am - Noon Year's Eve Celebration
San Ramon Library , 100 Montgomery St , San Ramon
11:15 am - ESL Conversation Group
El Cerrito Library , 6510 Stockton Avenue , El Cerrito
5:00 pm - KIDS NIGHT OUT | NEW YEAR'S CELEBRATION
Jumpin' Gymsters! LLC. , 1255 Park Avenue Suite A , Emeryville
5:00 pm - Loose Ends Art Show
Colorspace Arts , 10512 San Pablo Ave , El Cerrito
6:00 pm - Wednesday East Bay Bluegrassers Jam
Rockin' Robbie's Music - El Cerrito , 11225 San Pablo Ave , El Cerrito
6:00 pm - ALTA AUTORIDAD
Just Dance Ballroom , 2500 Embarcadero , Oakland
8:00 pm - Recycling Center + Office - Holiday Closure
El Cerrito Recycling Center , 7501 Schmidt Lane , El Cerrito - StoryWalkÂŽ with Dougherty Station and San Ramon Libraries
San Ramon Library , 100 Montgomery St , San Ramon
Wednesday December 31
Thursday January 1
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