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Five Things: Vote on Holiday Photos, Crime on Ohlone Greenway, Fuzzy Graffiti and More

Miss a day of Albany Patch? We'll catch you up. Hope everyone had fun over the holiday weekend!

  1. Have you heard of , it's a way of making our built environment a little softer and possibly even more fuzzy. My hands have been itching to join in on this movement for months now, and the Albany "T" just might be my chance.

  • A kinder world starts with each individual, and this is something students . Each made pledges to do their part to end bullying, and this readable photo gallery is as sweet as it is inspiring.

  • This happy squirrel knows what's good for it, hanging out in Albany with a full feeder at its disposal. Thanks to Bob Guletz for sharing this image. (And to  for inspiring him with this .)

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  • The contest entrance deadline has passed, and ! Let us know which photo of local holiday decorations is your favorite and the photographer (could be you!) might win a gift certificate. The last day to vote is Dec. 30.

  • Contrary to popular belief, Albany is not all holiday lights and knitting yarn. A lively, contentious and informative ! Learn about how Albany has been involved in the conversation about crime on the BART path, as well as what's coming up on Albany Patch regarding the new lights around town.
  • Everybody makes mistakes ... ! If there's something in this article you think should be corrected, or if something else is amiss, give editor Emilie Raguso a call at 510-459-8325 or shoot her an e-mail at emilier@patch.com.

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