Friday, October 6
What’s Cooking?: Grandma’s Hands and Black COVID Care. George W. Peavy Forest Science Center (PFSC), 125, 3100 SW Jefferson Way Corvallis. 12 p.m. Free. Panel discussion with Chuck Smith of Black Food Sovereignty Coalition and eight grandmothers of Grandma’s Hands about African American food traditions in the Pacific Northwest. Moderated by ethnomusicologist, artist, and creator of the Black COVID Care project through the Black Sound Lab, Dr. Allie Martin, Dartmouth. The Grandmas: Mildred Braxton, Vanessa Chambers, Rhonda Combs, Ruthie Culver, Mary Fresun, Marchane Lawson, Martha Lewis, Laurie Palmer. Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/lunchtime_panel_on_food_sovereignty_and_black_food_traditions for more info.
Blocktoberfest 2023. Block 15 Brewing, Jefferson Ave. between 3rd & 4th Streets, Corvallis. 4 p.m. Blocktoberfest is back! In celebration of the changing season and in the tradition of the German Oktoberfest, Block 15 is hosting Blocktoberfest on October 6-7, 2023. The festival will feature live music, German-style beer from Block 15, a German spelling bee, a stein-holding competition, face painting, German food and unique food carts, and college football on the big screen. Schedule: Friday, Oct. 6, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 7, 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. Pre-Sale Packages (Available Starting September 11, 2023) Half Liter, $25 – Package; Full Liter, $35 – Package. Regular admission is $5 for those over the age of 12. A wristband will be provided upon entry and is good for both Friday and Saturday. Mugs will be available for purchase at the door. Visit https://block15.com/bloktoberfest-2023 for more info.
Family Fun Night @ C3. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Join us at the Corvallis Community Center (C3) for a night of family fun! There will be a range of activities including music, STEAM, trading cards, games, and more! ¡Únete a nosotros en el Centro Comunitario de Corvallis (C3) para una noche de diversión en familia! Habrá una serie de actividades como música, STEAM, cartas coleccionables, juegos y mucho más. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/c3-family-fun-night for more info.
Meet Your Streets Storytelling Tour. Downtown Corvallis, TBA to Ticketholders, Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. Free. These brief, free, monthly walking tours connect you two different stories each month as you explore an invisible side of downtown Corvallis. This 40 minute, in-person gathering is the perfect opportunity to explore and connect with the vibrant streets of Corvallis. You’ll pass hidden gems and amazing local businesses that make Corvallis unique. The downtown meet-up location will be announced to free-ticket holders a few days before the event. This event is free, but space is limited and tickets are required. Visit https://www.visitcorvallis.com/eventdetail/3790/meet-your-streets-storytelling-tour#eventdetail for more info.
Hill Top Big Band. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. The Hilltop Big Band has been performing in and around Corvallis, Oregon since 1988. They perform a wide variety of big band arrangements, from the timeless classics of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton and Woody Herman to more modern arrangements. Sandwiches are available at the deli until 11. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Saturday, October 7
Home Life Annual Great Pumpkin Run. Benton County Fairgrounds & Events Center, 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis. $5 – $30. Join Home Life, Inc. for the 33rd Annual Great Pumpkin Run, happening October 7, 2023. Runners can compete in person in a 5K, or 10K race. Bring the kids to compete in a kids obstacle course! Runners are also welcome to run their race in costume and join in the costume contest. Visit https://homelifeinc.org/events/great-pumpkin-run/ for more info.
Corvallis Farmers Market. Farmer’s Market, 1st & Monroe, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Corvallis Farmers Market happens Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 9am to 1pm, April through November, on First Street in downtown Corvallis. The Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy and more, all sourced locally from Benton County and the counties immediately surrounding Benton County. Visit http://locallygrown.org for more info.
Davis Family Farm Hayrides and Pumpkin Patch. Davis Family Farm, 4380 NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. $5.50*. Visit Davis Family Farm to enjoy hay rides to their pumpkin patch! Enjoy the scenic view of Mary’s Peak and scout out the perfect pumpkin, solve the corn maze, climb the hay pyramid, and take part in kids’ activities. You can buy pumpkins, gourds, mini-pumpkins, and fall veggies and apples while visiting, and of course, grab a bag of homemade donuts and fresh pressed apple cider. The farm stand is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through October, with public hayrides starting at 2 p.m. on weekdays, and starting at 9 a.m. on the weekends. The last hayride of the day departs around 5:30 p.m. *Hayrides and activity
GreenGable Farm Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze. GreenGable Farm, 24689 Grange Hall Rd., Philomath. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. $5+. GreenGable Farm offers 200+ pumpkins, gourds, and squashes for an autumn decorators paradise. Grab a provided wagon or a wheel barrel and have fun picking the best pumpkins you can find in the U-Pick Patch. The maze can be muddy This year their Corn Maze will also be a Scavenger Hunt. Purchase $5 tickets at the shop (babies and toddlers are free) search for all the black boxes throughout the maze, use the hole punches to punch your ticket and return to the Shop for a Free Gourd as a Prize! On rainy days or weeks, The maze can be muddy so be sure to bring appropriate boots. On the weekends in October GreenGable Farm will have freshly made Apple Cider Doughnuts for sale. Visit https://www.greengable.com/galery for more info.
Fall Holiday Bazaar. The Farm & Orchard, 3375 SW 53rd St., Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free. Join the Farm & Orchard for a Fall Holiday Bazaar on October 7, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You’ll find jewelry, home decor, macrame, accessories, dessert, apple picking, and more. This event is perfect for finding items to decorate your home for the holidays and to get started on that Christmas shopping. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/s/the-fall-holiday-bazaar-at-the/834861524326360/ for more info.
Corn Maze & Haunted Maze. Melon Shack, NE Garden Ave at NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. $4 – $16. The melon Shack annual harvest actives will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday September 23rd! This year’s activities will be open seven days a week 10:00 am – 6:00 p.m. Activities include Pumpkin patch (over 6 acres of pumpkins), Day maze w/trivia (over 4 miles of trail) – $6 (last entry into day maze is 5 p.m.), Super Slide – free, & Hay fort – free. The following activities will be open on Friday, Saturday, and Sundays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Hayride – $4 pp & Train ride (3 & under can’t ride alone) – $4 pp. The Melon Shack haunted corn maze will open on Friday September 29th – October 28th from 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm. This year, the Melon Shack has made a change, the haunted corn maze will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday’s from 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. If you are in line by 10 p.m. you will enter the haunted maze! Visit https://www.facebook.com/themelonshack for more info.
Saturday Stories. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis- Benton County Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Saturday Stories is a storytime for children of all ages. Storytime is a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/saturday-stories-35 for more info.
Digital Life: Password Management. 2nd Floor Classroom, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Free. Learn how to make strong passwords and some simple ways keep them safe. Digital Life classes are held in the 2nd floor classroom. See the full list of classes here: https://cbcpubliclibrary.net/digital-life/. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/digital-life-password-management-5 for more info.
Tardeada Hispana. Corvallis Community Center (C3), 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Corvallis Community Center (C3) is excited to invite the community in celebrating culture with “Hispana Afternoon”! There will be Live music with Los Cumbiamberos, free food, games, and a raffles. Casa Latinos Unidos (CLU) would love to have you come with all your family and friends. No prior registration is required. This event is an opportunity to celebrate Hispanic heritage, remember what unites us, and enjoy an afternoon full of activities for the whole family. Come and be a part of this celebration of diversity, where we will learn from each other, and strengthen the bonds that unite us as a community. The “Hispanic Afternoon” is an event open to all! Visit https://www.facebook.com/casalatinosunidos for more info.
Art for the Heart Gala: Expressions of Community. CH2M Hill Alumni Center, 725 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. $75+. The Arts Center’s 5th Annual Gala Fundraising event returns to being in person at CH2M Hill Alumni Center! Art for the Heart Gala: Expressions of Community is Saturday, October 7, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The evening festivities will celebrate the Arts Center’s 60th birthday with distinctive nibbles and chocolate desserts. Enjoy the silent and live auctions, including the very popular 8×8 Art Gallery. In-person event tickets are limited, so purchase yours today. Learn more about the event and purchase tickets online. Visit https://theartscenter.net/art-for-the-heart-gala-2023/ for more info.
Downtown Swing Dance. Corvallis Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. $10. Join Corvallis Swing for their monthly swing dance. There will be a beginner’s lesson from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and dancing to live and/or DJed music from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Visit https://www.corvallisswing.com/event-details/october-swing-dance-2 for more info.
Sunday, October 8
Davis Family Farm Hayrides and Pumpkin Patch. Davis Family Farm, 4380 NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. $5.50*. Visit Davis Family Farm to enjoy hay rides to their pumpkin patch! Enjoy the scenic view of Mary’s Peak and scout out the perfect pumpkin, solve the corn maze, climb the hay pyramid, and take part in kids’ activities. You can buy pumpkins, gourds, mini-pumpkins, and fall veggies and apples while visiting, and of course, grab a bag of homemade donuts and fresh pressed apple cider. The farm stand is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through October, with public hayrides starting at 2 p.m. on weekdays, and starting at 9 a.m. on the weekends. The last hayride of the day departs around 5:30 p.m. *Hayrides and activity bracelets are just $5.50 per person. Call 541-752-0697 for more information.
Sunday Brunch with Nicasio Ralph. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free. Join us for Sunday Brunch with Nicasio Ralph from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
GreenGable Farm Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze. GreenGable Farm, 24689 Grange Hall Rd., Philomath. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. $5+. GreenGable Farm offers 200+ pumpkins, gourds, and squashes for an autumn decorators paradise. Grab a provided wagon or a wheel barrel and have fun picking the best pumpkins you can find in the U-Pick Patch. The maze can be muddy This year their Corn Maze will also be a Scavenger Hunt. Purchase $5 tickets at the shop (babies and toddlers are free) search for all the black boxes throughout the maze, use the hole punches to punch your ticket and return to the Shop for a Free Gourd as a Prize! On rainy days or weeks, The maze can be muddy so be sure to bring appropriate boots. On the weekends in October GreenGable Farm will have freshly made Apple Cider Doughnuts for sale. Visit https://www.greengable.com/galery for more info.
Corn Maze & Haunted Maze. Melon Shack, NE Garden Ave at NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. $4 – $16. The melon Shack annual harvest actives will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday September 23rd! This year’s activities will be open seven days a week 10:00 am – 6:00 p.m. Activities include Pumpkin patch (over 6 acres of pumpkins), Day maze w/trivia (over 4 miles of trail) – $6 (last entry into day maze is 5 p.m.), Super Slide – free, & Hay fort – free. The following activities will be open on Friday, Saturday, and Sundays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Hayride – $4 pp & Train ride (3 & under can’t ride alone) – $4 pp. The Melon Shack haunted corn maze will open on Friday September 29th – October 28th from 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm. This year, the Melon Shack has made a change, the haunted corn maze will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday’s from 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. If you are in line by 10 p.m. you will enter the haunted maze! Visit https://www.facebook.com/themelonshack for more info.
Philomath Farmers Market. Philomath Public Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free. 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.
Bingo. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 3 p.m. Free. Enjoy beverages and food from the Kalamata Bistro or Black Forest Kitchen while playing a game of bingo. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Monday, October 9
Corn Maze & Haunted Maze. Melon Shack, NE Garden Ave at NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. $4 – $16. The melon Shack annual harvest actives will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday September 23rd! This year’s activities will be open seven days a week 10:00 am – 6:00 p.m. Activities include Pumpkin patch (over 6 acres of pumpkins), Day maze w/trivia (over 4 miles of trail) – $6 (last entry into day maze is 5 p.m.), Super Slide – free, & Hay fort – free. The following activities will be open on Friday, Saturday, and Sundays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Hayride – $4 pp & Train ride (3 & under can’t ride alone) – $4 pp. The Melon Shack haunted corn maze will open on Friday September 29th – October 28th from 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm. This year, the Melon Shack has made a change, the haunted corn maze will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday’s from 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. If you are in line by 10 p.m. you will enter the haunted maze! Visit https://www.facebook.com/themelonshack for more info.
Davis Family Farm Hayrides and Pumpkin Patch. Davis Family Farm, 4380 NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. $5.50*. Visit Davis Family Farm to enjoy hay rides to their pumpkin patch! Enjoy the scenic view of Mary’s Peak and scout out the perfect pumpkin, solve the corn maze, climb the hay pyramid, and take part in kids’ activities. You can buy pumpkins, gourds, mini-pumpkins, and fall veggies and apples while visiting, and of course, grab a bag of homemade donuts and fresh pressed apple cider. The farm stand is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through October, with public hayrides starting at 2 p.m. on weekdays, and starting at 9 a.m. on the weekends. The last hayride of the day departs around 5:30 p.m. *Hayrides and activity bracelets are just $5.50 per person. Call 541-752-0697 for more information.
Outreach storytime – Early Headstart Brenna. Outreach, Corvallis- Benton County Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Free. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/outreach-storytime-early-headstart-brenna-6 for more info.
OSU Library Safety Week: Mental Health Monday with CAPS. The Valley Library, Main Floor near entrance, 201 SW Waldo Place, Corvallis. 11 a.m. Free. CAPS and the Counseling Center will be visiting the library lobby. Come learn about mental health support available on campus at your Valley Library. Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/osu_libraries_safety_week_mental_health_monday_with_caps for more info.
Integrative Biology Seminar – Molly Burke, PhD. Virtual. 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Zoom link: https://beav.es/TCJ Webinar ID: 989 0721 8628; Passcode: 875384 . Evolution in a test tube: what can experiments with yeast teach us about the genetics of complex traits? Molly Burke is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Integrative Biology here at Oregon State University. Her lab uses Saccharomyces cerevisiae (brewer’s yeast), a species with an impressive amount of genetic diversity to test hypothesis about: How populations adapt to climate change, physiological consequences of adaptation to stress, the origins and fates of adaptive alleles, the repeatability of evolution, advantages of recombination and outcrossing, & the evolution of aging and reproductive longevity.They use strains collected from around the world in laboratory selection experiments to simulate real-world scenarios. For more information about the lab and to connect, please visit https://www.burkelabosu.org/research. Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/integrative_biology_seminar_-_molly_burke_phd for more info.
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