> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.albanyscanner.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Albany Today, Oct. 2 - URL: https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/10/03/newsletters/albany-today-oct-2-2026/ - Published: 2026-10-03T00:46:07.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-03T00:46:07.000Z - Description: Bon Marché market comes Saturday. News from Flowerland! - Author: Editor's desk - Tags: Newsletters, #newsletters Bon Marché Collective will celebrate its second anniversary with a fall market Saturday, bringing secondhand clothing, home goods, art and other finds to the lot next to Abrams Claghorn Gallery. The event also features a participatory community dye bath — and more. [Bon Marché celebrates 2 years of secondhand finds SaturdayFree clothing repairs, a community dye bath and a homecoming dress giveaway are coming to Solano Avenue on Oct. 3.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-128d2861-e3bb-484d-86fc-27af8f235f10.png)Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_5486-a08c3638-fa33-4e19-8403-feb5536e5d6c.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/10/03/community/bon-marche-collective-anniversary-market/) Plus, the Albany Scanner team attended both candidate forums at City Hall on Thursday night. Stay tuned for coverage, and for the videos from the League of Women Voters. ## In other news ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/2026/10/flowerland-marquee.jpg) The Flowerland marquee has been restored. [**Flowerland*](https://flowerlandshop.com/?ref=albanyscanner.com) Some great news Thursday from Flowerland, shared on its GoFundMe page: "The Flowerland marquee restoration project is now complete! Thank you all for helping us \[make\] it happen! We could not have done it without you!" The beloved nursery [raised more than $20,000](https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-restore-flowerland-marquee?ref=albanyscanner.com) for the project. If you're wondering why it cost so much, don't miss our prior coverage. [After nearly 80 years, Flowerland marquee needs helpRestoring the marquee requires a new foundation, permits and earthquake upgrades. A community fundraiser is underway.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-64ade701-beab-4642-9c91-190fa7dba67d.png)Albany ScannerKaren Sorensen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/DSC07729-1-e0e15e5a-89b3-4716-b253-b88ec67cd290.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/15/community/after-nearly-80-years-flowerland-marquee-needs-help/) --- [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/2026/08/albany-community-foundation-banner-1.jpg)](https://albanycommunity.org/?ref=albanyscanner.com) --- ## In case you missed it [Albany schools map out $434 million in campus upgradesAn open house next week will give residents a chance to weigh in as the district develops its bond spending priorities.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-9d7bd49f-9629-4551-bc89-c0a0af3bd6b2.png)Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2026-10-01-at-1.33.35---PM-62959902-2a1d-4bcd-831d-3238cd70baba.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/10/01/schools/albany-schools-facilities-master-plan/) [You stepped up: 50 new members, $22K for Albany newsWe’re rolling out monthly subscriptions soon.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-abafeb4c-833c-4596-9538-f567e9abe31b.png)Albany ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/image3-f61bef21-58cc-4ff6-bcc9-726f3296b0b0.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/10/01/editors-desk/you-stepped-up-50-new-members-22k-for-local-news/) [Westbrae pumpkin patch is back for Albany PTA fundraiserWestbrae Nursery raises about $35,000 a year for Albany schools.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-c41d46b5-154f-4e2a-826f-fa7aebd3d255.png)Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_2399-c01a6a34-c888-4e95-9cb3-1bb7d90af050.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/21/schools/cornell-elementary-pumpkin-patch-fundraiser/) Share [photos, video and tips](https://www.albanyscanner.com/tips/) with Albany Scanner. **Read [ more stories](https://www.albanyscanner.com/archive/) • Learn [about us](https://www.albanyscanner.com/about/) • 👋 Follow us on [social media](https://www.albanyscanner.com/about/#social-media)** --- *P.S. 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