With cases of COVID-19 rising locally and increased circulation of the highly transmissible Delta variant, the Counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and the City of Berkeley recommend that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear masks indoors in public places to ensure easy verification that all unvaccinated people are masked in those settings and as an extra precautionary measure for all.

The Alameda County Public Health Department has provided additional information:

Find a vaccination clinic near you or call 510-208-4VAX (510-208-4829). Residents can drop by a location near them and don’t need an appointment at County-supported vaccinations Points of Dispensing (PODs) and most pop-ups.

The City of Albany would like to hear from you.

We are looking to enhance our outreach to the community. As a community stakeholder, we would greatly appreciate your response to our communications survey. We consider your input and recommendations to be of the highest value.

All data and information shared will be aggregated to ensure anonymity and confidentiality for individual respondents.

With many restrictions lifted for outdoor gatherings, the City of Albany wants to support our community members who would like to celebrate National Night Out with a neighborhood block party. While planning the annual National Night Out event in Albany has been a challenge this year due to the uncertainty of COVID-19 and associated public health concerns, the City will waive all fees for Albany block parties hosted on Tuesday, August 3rd. These include application, insurance, and barricade fees.

This is a great opportunity to reconnect with neighbors and have some summer fun in the Albany community. Visit our Block Party webpage for more information on how to apply to host a Block Party. As a reminder, please use precaution regarding any additional changes in public health guidelines that may be issued by Alameda County Public Health regarding local health concerns.

Albany Police officers would like to join residents in the celebration and will do their best to stop by each block party.

City Hall has been authorized by the Department of State to begin processing passports. Please note that passport services are by appointment only.

In addition, other counter services at City Hall are available in-person to the community including Planning/Building, City Administration, Human Resources and Finance. Appointments are highly encouraged.

The Albany Community Center opened on July 6th and continues to offer virtual programs, outdoor facility rentals, youth summer camps, picnic reservations and block party applications. Information on programs offered can be found at https://www.albanyca.org/our-city/hometogether

The Albany Senior Center opened on July 6th and continues to offer virtual programs, meals on wheels and Grab and Go curbside meal service. Information on programs offered can be found at https://www.albanyca.org/our-city/hometogether/senior-programs.

Please continue to refer to our City Services page with any services needed.

The City has partnered with AC Transit on bus stop relocation at the intersection of San Pablo Avenue and Solano Avenue. The City updated signage and pavement striping to support the relocation. The stop relocation and related improvements were performed on Thursday, July 15, 2021.

Friendship Club is now accepting applications for its 2021-2022 afterschool program!

2021 Camper 

The City of Albany Friendship Club is an after-school recreation program for school aged children in grades 1st through 5th. Children will enjoy arts, science, the environment, engineering, and opportunities to play outside. Daily activities including games, fun, and a designated homework time for those that need support.

"We appreciate all of the positive energy staff put into camp. They created a safe, fun environment at Friendship Camp, and our son had a great time. Thank you!" 2021 Parent

Summer is here and the Albany Recreation Department is excited to announce a fabulous line-up of engaging camps to enrich your child's days.

The objective of the Bay Area Wildcats RUN-N-SHOOT basketball camps are to teach student athletes the real skills of the game and provide them with the opportunities to improve their skills while playing in a competitive capacity. Camp staff will promote the concepts of self-confidence, discipline, and teamwork. Learn the fundamentals, basketball skill development, and HAVE FUN!

Follow the links below to sign-up!

An intensive, personalized program for teens that welcomes them into the world of the restaurant kitchen to give them the skills and know-how to cook like a chef at home. Throughout the week, teams will compete in mini competitions that build confidence and encourage teamwork. Industry pros will help campers to discover and embrace natural talents to find their niche in the world of restaurants. Campers will learn the ins and outs of running a professional kitchen and dining room. They will even design their own pop-up restaurant concept, creating everything from scratch, from table décor to delectable dishes. Materials fee: $50 paid to instructor.

Follow the link below to sign-up!

Laugh-out-loud-funny! Mind-bendingly-adorable! Awesome-beyond-belief! These are just some of the words that best describe our Cartoon Animals Workshop. If your child is a fan of cuddly animals and funny cartoons, this drawing workshop is especially tailored for his or her needs. Over the course of five days, our students will learn how to draw animals of all shapes, sizes, and colors. They will learn how to personify ordinary animals, transforming them into fully-realized cartoon characters. Be a part of the something fun and special. Enroll your budding artist today!

Follow the link below to sign-up!

This Young Rembrandts workshop is full of possibilities! Join us for five days of pastel fun as we learn about a new medium and explore art history by studying different artists and their work. Each day we will create one large drawing in pastel chalks. We will create wonderful artwork while being inspired by Edvard Munch’s The Scream, Pablo Picasso's Woman in Hat, Vincent Van Gogh’s Chair, Wassily Kandinsky’s Bavarian Market Square and Claude Monet’s Regatta at Argenteuil. The daily results will be truly frame-able! No experience necessary. Please wear an old shirt or smock to class each day.

Follow the link below to sign-up!

Volunteer positions are available for the Albany Senior Center's Meals on Wheels delivery program. This is a fun opportunity to assist and engage with the Albany's older population while giving back to the community. Days of operation are Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Please contact Keenan McCarron, Recreation Supervisor for the Albany Senior Center at KMcCarron@albanyca.org or call 1(510) 559-7225 for more information.

Every 10 years, Alameda County’s supervisorial districts are redrawn.

Residents are encouraged to engage in this redistricting process by informing the Board of Supervisors about where Communities of Interest exist and/or proposing district maps. It is vital that members of the community participate so that the boundaries reflect the needs of our changing demographic. More information can be found on our new website: https://Redistricting2021.acgov.org

To launch the redistricting process, Alameda County will hold two Redistricting Training Workshops led by redistricting expert Karin Macdonald. The following topics will be presented:

BART is leading a Corridor Access Plan in collaboration with the cities of Berkeley and El Cerrito to identify options for people to get to and from the El Cerrito Plaza, North Berkeley, and Ashby stations before affordable and market-rate homes

are built. More info at bartberkeleyelcerritocap.participate.online

CA COVID-19 Rent Relief provides financial help to eligible landlords and renters for unpaid rent. Applications are now open. Check eligibility and apply for immediate relief at HousingIsKey.com or call 1(833) 430-2122.

To sign up for AC Alert go to http://ACAlert.org

Sign-up for the City of Albany’s E-Notification system and get information and updates going on Around Your Block.

City meetings are virtual until further notice. Please see the City Calendar for all public meeting attendance and viewing options.