Friday, July 28
Summer Farm Tours. Terra Bella Farm, 6959 Northeast Elliott Circle, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $5 – $10. Experience Terra Bella Farm’s eleven acres during the beautiful summer season. Meet and interact with Terra Bella’s alpacas, dwarf goats, and chickens, including feeding them, petting them, and brushing them. There are multiple time slots per day available for tours. Admission is $10 per person. Children 3 to 10 years old are $5 (with an adult). Children 2 years old and younger get in free. Visit https://www.terrabella-farm.com/book-online for more info.
Live Music at Lumos: Tin Can Alley Jazz. Lumos Wine Co., 24000 Cardwell Hill Dr., Philomath. 6 p.m. Free. Join Lumos Wine Co. for live music in the afternoons and evenings during the summer. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair and enjoy some wine and tunes. Local band Tin Can Alley will be playing jazz from a bygone era, with an up-tempo edge from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. New local food truck, Nomadic Pizza, will be making its debut at Lumos serving up fresh Neapolitan Style, wood-fired pizzas all weekend. They will be on site with the oven hot from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Visit https://lumoswine.com/events/ for more info.
Fun Friday Goat Yoga. No Regrets Flower Farm & Animal Sanctuary, 26641 Bellfountain Rd., Monroe. 6 p.m. $25. Join a one-off goat yoga session every Friday night, June 9 through Aug. 25, 2023! Goat Yoga is part yoga, part animal-assisted therapy, and part beautiful views and loving animals. It’s about disconnecting from day to day stress, illness or depression and focusing on happy vibes. No yoga experience is needed. Join in on a Goat Yoga class at No Regrets Farm Sanctuary in Monroe, located between Eugene and Corvallis. Events are held outdoors (weather permitting) or inside the most amazing 130-year-old barn with 360-degree views of in the Southern Willamette Valley. Visit https://headquarters.goatyoga.net/events for more info.
Summer Friday Night Concert Series: Jon Deshler. Cardwell Hill Cellars, 24241 Cardwell Hill Dr., Philomath. 6 p.m. $10. Join Cardwell Hill Cellars for a Friday night concert. Concerts are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and the suggested check-in time is 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be cheese, salami, crackers, and Burst’s Chocolates available for purchase (as well as wine, of course). All concerts are $10 per person. Children under 18 are free. Pets are allowed with a leash. Visit https://cardwellhillwine.com for more info.
Disney’s Beauty and The Beast Jr. Majestic Theatre. 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. $13-$15. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. Visit https://www.majestic.org for more info.
The Flat Stanley Incident. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Free. The Flatt Stanley Incident is an Oregon band based in the Willamette Valley. They deliver their own eclectic mix of americana music built on original material and ranging from traditional folk, contemporary and other genres. Sandwiches available until 11. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events and https://www.fsimusic.com/dates.html for more info.
Saturday, July 29
Public Seed Library Vegetable Garden Plant Clinic. Belluschi Wing, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. Bring your vegetable gardening questions between 10 AM and 1 PM and get advice from a Benton County Master Gardener. Now’s the time to plant cool season crops for fall and over wintering: Come learn how to extend your vegetable garden harvest through the winter. These informal events take place near the Public Seed Library, in the historic Belluschi Wing of the Corvallis Public Library, in the southwest corner of the main floor. Master Gardeners will help you plan your garden, select seeds right for you, and answer your vegetable garden growing questions. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/public-seed-library-vegetable-garden-plant-clinic-4 for more info.
Science Saturday. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Free. Join us for a special themed storytime followed by hands-on activities designed for preschool-aged children, to encourage the exploration of science, math, and literacy. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/science-saturday-3 for more info.
Summer Movie Star Wars Episode 5. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Free. The adventure continues in this “Star Wars” sequel. Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, and Chewbacca face attack by the Imperial forces and its AT-AT walkers on the ice planet Hoth. While Han and Leia escape in the Millennium Falcon, Luke travels to Dagobah in search of Yoda. Only with the Jedi master’s help will Luke survive when the dark side of the Force beckons him into the ultimate duel with Darth Vader. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/summer-movie-star-wars-episode-5 for more info.
Disney’s Beauty and The Beast Jr. Majestic Theatre. 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. $13-$15. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. Visit https://www.majestic.org for more info.
The Broken Strings. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. The Broken Strings are live at Old World Deli from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Sunday, July 30
Sunday Brunch with Sam Holmes and the Tappet Brothers. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 a.m. Free. Sam Holmes and the Tappet Brothers are back at the deli for your brunch entertainment from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Philomath Farmers Market. Philomath Public Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 11 a.m. The Philomath Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, veggies, and more from local farmers and makers on Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Philomath Library, May 28 through October 15. Visit https://philomathfarmersmarket.org for more info.
Disney’s Beauty and The Beast Jr. Majestic Theatre. 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 3 p.m. $13-$15. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. Visit https://www.majestic.org for more info.
Original Goat Yoga Experience. No Regrets Flower Farm & Animal Sanctuary, 26641 Bellfountain Rd., Monroe. 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. $35. Goat Yoga is part yoga, part animal-assisted therapy, and part beautiful views and loving animals. It’s about about disconnecting from day to day stress, illness or depression and focusing on happy vibes. No yoga experience is needed. Carpooling is strongly suggested since parking can be tricky onsite. Please arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before class. Class starts promptly at the time listed. The experience includes a 30-minute Original Goat Yoga™ Class, a 60-minute Goat Happy Hour®, beverages, a yoga mat, and images of your experience by Lainey Morse. Visit https://headquarters.goatyoga.net/events/ for more info.
Sound of Summer Sundays: Wild Hog in the Woods. Airlie Winery,15305 Dunn Forest Road, Monmouth. 5 p.m. $10. Join Airlie Winery for live music and wine. Airlie welcomes picnics, lawn chairs, kids and dogs at their events. There will be wine for sale by the bottle or the glass. Cheese plates will be available for $10. Music will be from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m, Wild Hog in the Woods is an Oregon string band that plays a wild mix of old-time string band music ranging from swing, sleaze-jazz, ragtime, blues and new tin-pan alley tunes. Enjoy the Wild Hogs play kicking new and used music with a fresh Oregon twist. More info at tycurtis.net. Bring lawn chairs. Admission is $10. All tickets are will call. Visit https://airliewinery.orderport.net/wines/Tickets for tickets and more info.
Diki Diki Marimba, an Ancient Ways Ensemble. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. Free. The Diki Diki Marimba is live at Common Fields from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/live-music.html for more info.
Mid-Valley Bellydance Collective. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 6 p.m. Free. Mid-Valley Bellydance Collective is back at the Old World Deli at 6 p.m. The MBDC is a group of performance artists, including dancers and musicians who love to share the beauty and joy they find in the rhythms of music and dance from the Middle East. They embrace all forms of belly dance, and support those who share the history and forge the future and love of this art form. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Music in the Park: DRTR. City Park, 299 S 23rd St., Philomath. 6 p.m. Music in the Park is a free concert series held at City Park in Philomath. Concerts take place on the 3rd Thursdays and the last Sundays of each month, May through August, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This concert series is fun for the whole family. Bring a chair and relax in the lawn while enjoying a variety of music. There will be free family activities sponsored by the library on May 18, July 20, and Aug. 17. All concert donations will go to the Philomath Performing Arts Benefit Fund. Visit https://www.ci.philomath.or.us/musicinthepark for more info.
Monday, July 31
Board of Commissioners Meeting with Justice and Law Enforcement Departments. 10 a.m. Attend in Person: Board of Commissioners Office, Kalapuya Holmes & Shipley Public Meeting Rooms, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Attend Virtually: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MWJiYWNjNjEtMzgwOS00ZTgzLWJlNDQtNGFkMDcwODQ4ZWU0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22189a0344-4d88-4e43-875a-fd333fceaea1%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22a4bb6968-adfa-46f6-aef1-798fa752b94e%22%7d. Meeting ID: 246 628 489 073 Passcode: 5bdt3f . Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc/page/board-commissioners-meeting-justice-and-law-enforcement-departments-1 for more info.
Sustainable Materials Management Plan RFP Task Force Meeting #2. 5 p.m. Meeting Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sfu-srDwvG9RiMQrnDCaqLzPSvAaPgJni. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/cd/page/sustainable-materials-management-plan-rfp-task-force-meeting-2 for more info.
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