The following are upcoming events put on at LBCC and are perfect for young families. Here is the schedule through February:

Valentine’s Pigs-January 21^st LBCC Forum at 10 a.m.

A fast-paced act of miniature pigs doing tricks and incredible athletic feats is all part of the fun when you join us for Valentine’s Performing Pigs! As music plays, the dazzling swine’s dance, jump in the air, play catch with the audience, run up teeter totters, slam dunk basketballs, pop balloons, roll barrels, and madly roar across the stage on scooters and skateboards! Audiences go HOG WILD!

Angel Ocasio-February 4^th LBCC Forum at 10 a.m.

“Komedy 4 da kidz” is a high energy, very funny, one-man variety show, perfectly suited for family audiences. This wonderfully interactive performance combines physical comedy, jokes, juggling, object- balancing, comedy magic, and impromptu comedy situations. Angel brings 25 years of comedy experience to this fun-filled show of hilarious antics.

The Alphabeticians-February 18^th LBCC Forum at 10 a.m.

The Alphabeticians love playing quirky, funny, upbeat songs for kids and families. Mr. Hoo and Mr. E combine humor, clever songs, interactive elements, and an all around great stage show to entertain people of all ages. Adults will have as much fun as the kids!

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Keller Williams Realty in Albany, OR is having a Grand Opening 1/19/12 from 5:00-7:30 pm.

Please join us in the celebration of the expansion of the Albany branch of Keller Williams Realty Mid-Willamette!

While you appreciate our beautiful new building at this event, we also invite you to enjoy a silent auction benefitting the Albany Boys and Girls Club. Drawings will be held for fabulous prizes such as a weekend at a luxury condo on the coast; you won't want to miss out!

Yummy hors d'oeuvres and sweets will be available for your enjoyment as well. As an added bonus & thank you for reading this blog, here's what I will be bringing to the event!

CREAM WAFERS - originally gotten from my Mom's 1970's era Betty Crocker cookbook, but also found on Allrecipes.com

Ingredients:

1 c. soft butter
1/3 c. whipping (heavy) cream
2 c. flour
1/3 c. granulated sugar

Mix thoroughly butter, cream & flour. Cover & chill at least 1 hour.

Heat oven to 375. Roll about 1/3 of the dough at a time to an 1/8" thickness on a floured, cloth-covered board. (Keep remaining dough refrigerated until ready to roll.) Cut into 1 1/2" circles.

Transfer rounds with spatula to a piece of waxed paper that is heavily covered with the granulated sugar. Turn each round so that both sides are coated with sugar. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Prick rounds with a fork about 4 times. Bake 7-9 minutes or just until set but not brown; cool.

CREAMY FILLING -

1/4 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. powdered sugar
1 egg yolk
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream all ingredients until smooth & fluffy. Tint with food coloring. (Add water for spreading consistency if necessary.) Spread filling on one wafer, and top with a second wafer. Makes 5 dozen.

I hope you enjoy the recipe, and I look forward to seeing you when Keller Williams Realty in Albany, OR has their Grand Opening on 1/19/12!

Dangerous Dog Work Group

Short-term work group to review changes to Albany’s dangerous dog ordinance. Ex-officio members include: Jim Delapoer (City Attorney), a representative from Albany Police Department, a representative from OSU College of Veterinary Medicine, a local emergency room physician, and Marilyn Smith, (City’s Public Information Officer).

Below is a sample from an agenda to give you an idea of the kind of problems they discuss and solve. Interesting, and I am glad we have people with expertise to sort through real and frightening situations.