Art Under the Albion Tower
Join the Albion Arts Commission, Sister City Committee, and Salem United Church of Christ for an exciting two days of art, entertainment, and community during Art Under the Albion Tower. The second annual event highlights local talents from creators to performers with over 25 vendors and over 7 live performers. Taking place under Albion’s iconic […]
Albion’s Annual Juneteenth Celebration
“Learning about what was can help improve our present” – Lenn Reid Juneteenth, or Emancipation Day, holds great significance in American history as it commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It memorializes the time in 1865 when the last enslaved people in Galveston, Texas received word of the Emancipation Proclamation and therefore, […]
“Color Our World” with Albion District Library this Summer!
Summer is here and that means ADL’s annual summer reading challenge is too! Kicking off on June 7th, get ready to read to win. Available for all ages, the true purpose of a summer reading challenge is to help prevent the “summer slide” that can occur for grade school students, keeping students actively reading through […]
Move Your Body at Influence Studio
Kristy Clement is bringing movement and dance back to the Albion community with new non-profit – Fluence Arts Organization! Established is 2024 with the goal of developing dance and high-quality performing arts experiences in Albion, Fluence Arts has recently opened their doors to a new studio space located in Tennant Hall – Influence Studio. Starting […]
de Nicola and Saurer Families Celebrate Plaque Dedication in McIntosh Park
Back in 2021, two funds were established at the Albion Community Foundation that have impacted key assets in the City of Albion focusing on parks, recreation, children, and families. Tony and Christie de Nicola started the Beth and John Saurer Fund, in honor of Christie’s parents, and the Carol and Guy de Nicola Fund, in honor of Tony’s parents. […]
Local Robotics Team takes on the World Championship and Receives the Judge’s Award
NERD Spark 9312, based out of Albion and Canton, Michigan, is a robotics team that competes in the globally recognized program, FIRST Robotics. FIRST develops students’ problem solving and communication skills through hands-on experiences with science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The competition aspect of FIRST challenges students to build and compete with a self-made […]
On the Hunt with Albion Eggstravaganza
The History Since 2019 Albion Eggstravaganza has created joyous memories for Albion’s youth through the largest egg hunt in the community. When the City of Albion announced the cancellation of the egg hunt in 2019, a group of Albion High School (AHS) Alumni, including Nathan Fuentes, jumped into action to give back into the community. […]
Albion Farmer’s Market Updates
Albion Farmer’s Market to Continue in 2025 with Temporary Location Under Consideration The Albion Downtown Development Authority (DDA) remains committed to hosting and supporting the Albion Farmer’s Market despite the removal of the market structure at Stoffer Plaza due to underlying infrastructure issues. To ensure the market continues to serve the community, the DDA board […]
40 Years of Flowers
Celebrating Anna’s House of Flowers 40th Anniversary “I truly believe you don’t know what you are doing with your life until you’re in your 40s.” At 42 years young, Anna Merritt began her venture as a business owner and florist. With the support of countless community members and the business expertise of Verne Plassman, Anna’s […]
New Scholarship at the Albion Community Foundation
The Albion Community Foundation is excited to announce a new scholarship fund, the Dan and Linda Ohmer Scholarship Fund. Dan and Linda Ohmer have established a scholarship fund for individuals who reside within the greater Albion area and/or graduate from Marshall High School who are seeking educational opportunities beyond high school. This scholarship is established […]