Friday, Oct 2

Get There Challenge. A friendly, two-week competition to promote greener, more active, and more affordable transportation options. Visit Get There Challenge | City of Corvallis for more info.

Davis Family Farmstand. Davis Family Farm, 4380 Hwy 20, Corvallis. 9 am – 6 pm. Hayrides, pumpkin patch, corn maze, and more. Cost: $8/activity bracelet. Visit Davis Family Farm | Facebook for more info.

Susan Murrell: Future Islands. Fairbanks Hall, Fairbanks Gallery, 220 SW 26^th St, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. Struck by the fragility and paper-thin atmosphere of this planet hanging in the vastness of space, they are overwhelmed by an obvious and imperative need to protect it. As awe-inspiring as our journey with technology might be, however, exploitation and greed often hijack the ride and we are left with a cascade of negative consequences. Susan Murrell is an artist who creates painting-centric installations and 2-D work as a meditation on passageways, life transitions and the constancy of matter. Visit Susan Murrell: Future Islands | Oregon State University for more info.

CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. A exploration of the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, to champion women’s and nonbinary voices in literature and art. Drawing from original materials from the organization’s earliest years, the exhibit traces how CALYX grew from a radical local publication into an internationally respected literary institution. Visit CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience | Benton County Museums for more info.

Centuries of Celebration. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. From the grand spectacle of the 1876 Centennial to the patriotic fervor of the 1976 Bicentennial, this exhibit explores how Americans have commemorated the nation’s milestones. Featuring artifacts, memorabilia, and cultural symbols from both celebrations. Visit Centuries of Celebration | Benton County Museums for more info.

Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. As the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit invites visitors to reflect not just on the nation’s founding, but on who has had the power—and the opportunity—to shape its history. Through multiple lenses, “Strength, Struggle, Survival” explores how work, language, and collective action have influenced who participates in civic life. Visit Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years | Benton County Museums for more info.

Family Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. For children of all ages. Storytime is where many lasting friendships begin. Drop in, first come, first serve. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit Family Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

66 Birds/3 Degrees and Return to Life. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. This exhibit confronts viewer with the direct gaze of birds struggling to survive. Both projects should be viewed not as a statement of what will be, but as an informed warning of what is at risk. The paintings are meant to inspire action and involvement with the recovery of all creatures affected by climate change. Visit 66 Birds/3 Degrees and Return to Life | The Arts Center for more info.

Photographic Memory. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Corvallis artist John Ritchie visually explores the faults of memory through double exposure on film. The final compositions are created by embracing the randomness of his process. Visit Photographic Memory | The Arts Center for more info.

Downtown Corvallis Organization: First Friday. Downtown Corvallis. 4 – 8 pm. A monthly celebration of all things Downtown. Shops stay open late, restaurants serve special pairings, and music can be heard on the street corners. October features a pumpkin carving competition and fall and Halloween themed activities and discounts. Visit First Friday | Downtown Corvallis Organization for more info.

Teen Advisory Group. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. An opportunity to be involved in teen programming at the library. Application needed. Visit Teen Advisory Group | CBCPL for more info.

Corvallis Chamber of Commerce: Meet The Candidates. Ashbrook Independent School, 4045 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 5 pm. An opportunity to meet local candidates. Moderated by Tracy Meese, CEO of the Corvallis Chamber of Commerce. Visit Calendar | Corvallis Chamber of Commerce for more info.

Family Fun Night. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 5 – 7 pm. Featuring a mix of STEM activities, crafts, and games hosted by amazing organizations, clubs, and volunteers from across the community. Visit Family Fun Night | City of Corvallis for more info.

Corvallis Art Walk Meetup. Corvallis Foundry, 257 SW Madison Ave, Suite 210, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. An opportunity for the artists and craftspeople on the Corvallis Arts Walk (CAW) to meet up. Find your next creative partnership and connect with fellow artisans. Visit Corvallis Art Walk (CAW) Meetup | The Arts Center for more info.

Meet Your Streets. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1^st St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Free. A historical storytelling event unveiling a sneak preview of research being done for future events. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

Mindfulness Hike. Firefighter Memorial Shelter at Peavy Arboretum, 8392 NW Peavy Arboretum Rd, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Registration required. 18+. Reconnect with the natural world on this guided Nature Mindfulness Walk, led by a trained mindfulness teacher, Sarah Low. Participants will walk at a gentle pace along established trails, with periodic stops to practice mindfulness exercises that cultivate awareness of breath, sound, sight, and smell. Visit Mindfulness Hike | OSU Research Forest for more info.

Author Reading: Jeff Fearnside. Grassroots Books, 251 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Lake: Love Poems is focused on the concept of place, specifically Central Asia, where author Jeff Fearnside lived for four years, and Oregon, his home for the past thirteen years. The poems are connected by the thread of his courtship with and marriage to the woman who has experienced these places with him, his life partner Valentina. Visit Author Reading | Grassroots Books for more info.

Ghost and True Crime: Spooky Stories in the Streets. Clothes Tree, 204 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Cost: $21.10/ticket. A spine-chilling adventure during the spookiest time of the year. Follow along as the sidewalk and streets of our small town turn into a live stage for the macabre things you never knew about Corvallis. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

Flynn Creek Circus. Avery Park, 1310 SW Avery Park Rd, Corvallis. 7 pm. 21+ Show. Cost: $23/ticket and up. A highly original, all-human fairytale that enchants through breathtaking acrobatics and athletically stunning skill. A merchant’s daughter sets out to find the castle where the horizon meets the sea. In order to break the spell of the Frog Prince, she must brave a harrowing journey filled with wonder. Featuring aerialists, jugglers, knife throwers, and laugh out loud comedy, this circus blends classic storybook archetypes with imaginative new heroes. Visit Flynn Creek Circus for more info.

Innocent Men: The Music of Billy Joel. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $20/advance, $25/same day. A Billy Joel tribute that presents the timeless energy, heart, and storytelling of one of music’s greatest songwriters with unmatched authenticity. Visit Innocent Men: The Music of Billy Joel | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Maeve Gilchrist and Seamus Egan: Into the Ice. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $29-$36/general, $5/OSU students. A ground-breaking collaboration between Irish music icon Seamus Egan and lauded New York-based Scots-Irish harper Maeve Gilchrist. Using their common language of traditional Celtic music, Egan and Gilchrist explore one of the most extraordinary palettes imaginable: the Antarctic. Visit Maeve Gilchrist and Seamus Egan: Into the Ice | PRAx for more info.

Ryker and The Rise. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $10/cover. A concoction of original music spiced with deep-pocket grooves, musical adventures, and smooth but funky vocals. Visit Old World Center for more info.

Ghost and True Crime: Spooky Stories in the Streets. Clothes Tree, 204 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $21.10/ticket. A spine-chilling adventure during the spookiest time of the year. Follow along as the sidewalk and streets of our small town turn into a live stage for the macabre things you never knew about Corvallis. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

Miss Holmes. The Majestic Theater, 115 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $20/general, $18/student. Rated PG-13. When an anonymous note draws a newlywed woman to their door, Miss Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Dorothy Watson investigate a corrupt police inspector whose wives have a deadly history. As they race to expose the truth, Holmes and Watson confront not only a dangerous criminal, but the rigid social barriers of Victorian England. Inspired by the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

Saturday, Oct 3

Get There Challenge. A friendly, two-week competition to promote greener, more active, and more affordable transportation options. Visit Get There Challenge | City of Corvallis for more info.

Corvallis Farmers’ Market. 1^st St and Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. A bustling hub of activity and community connection. Set against the backdrop of the picturesque Riverfront Commemorative Park, the market offers fresh and delicious locally sourced food and an opportunity to explore the beauty of the surrounding natural environment. Visit Corvallis Saturday Market for more info.

Fall Family Fun Fest 2026. Bald Hill Farm, 6780 NW Oak Creek Drive. 10 am – 1 pm. Activity stations including pumpkin bowling, introduction to birding for kids, nature arts and crafts, cider pressing and more. Visit Fall Family Fun Fest 2026 for more info.

Government Comment Corner: Budget Gap. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10 am. Featuring Ward 4 Councilor Ava Olson and Mayor Charles Maughan. Visit Government Comment Corner – Budget Gap | City of Corvallis for more info.

Starting Native Wildflower Seeds. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 10 am. Learn how to give your native wildflower seeds a fighting chance. Cover the basics of cold stratification, techniques for both container and direct sowing, plus tips to ensure the best germination results. Visit Classes & Events | Shonnard’s Nursery for more info.

Saturday Stories. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis.
10:30 am. A storytime for all children. Visit Saturday Stories | CBCPL for more info.

Elemental Bodies. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Rose Covert has created a visual storytelling, a woven landscape. Her work emanates from a profound connection to the materials she works with as she grows, tends, harvests and processes her materials. She is inspired by the feelings evoked when in nature, by the forms and shapes the living world takes and by the elements themselves. Visit Elemental Bodies | The Arts Center for more info.

2 Towns Ciderhouse: Harvest Party. 1749 SW Airport Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 9 pm. 21+. Cost: $40/general, $25/designated driver. Featuring production talks, lawn games, a Visit Harvest Party | 2 Towns Ciderhouse for more info.

Gentle Yoga. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Corvallis. 12 pm. Class members learn simple, doable, gentle yoga practices and other practical mind-body exercises to improve breathing, posture, strength, flexibility, balance, rest, and mood. Sitting, standing, and mat postures will be offered. Led by certified yoga instructor Celinda Miller. Visit Gentle Yoga | CBCPL for more info.

Voter’s Tailgate. OSU Campus Parking Lot, corner of 16^th St and Western Blvd. 12 pm. Hosted by Linn Benton NAACP. Games, music, food, and civic engagement. Featured speakers including: Dr, Luhui Whitebear, Dr. Gerald Dyer, Ashley Vaughn and Mark Uristsa. Visit Events | Linn Benton NAACP Branch for more info.

Yarn Swap. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 12:30 pm. Bring and take yarn. Sponsored by the Willamette Valley Crochet, Knit & Sew Facebook Group. Visit Yarn Swap | CBCPL for more info.

Go with the Flow Lactation Support Group. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis. 1:30 – 3 pm. Free. Share concerns, ask questions, meet other parents, and discuss infant feeding topics. A lactation consultant will be available to weigh baby, offer support, and set up further appointments if needed. Visit Go with the Flow Lactation Support Group – Pollywog (pollywogfamily.org) for more info.

Harvest Festival. Church of the Good Samaritan, 333 NW 35^th St, Corvallis. 1:30 – 4:30 pm. Make art, enjoy German conversation, live music and dancing. German food available for purchase. Visit Harvest Festival | Deutsche Schule Corvallis for more info.

Portrait Essays: A Writing Workshop. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 2 pm. Cost: $40-$60, sliding scale. Registration required. A multi-disciplinary, cross-generational writing and art workshop, pulling from several tools and practices–portraiture, poetry, writing, and journalism–to get curious about people. Visit Portrait Essays: A Writing Workshop | Benton County Museums for more info.

The Root Vegetables. Lumos Wine Company, 24000 Cardwell Hill Dr, Corvallis. 2 pm. Free. Like sub-tropospheric rhizomes, the funky music of the Root Vegetables is organic, earthy, convivial, and always fresh. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, beverages available for purchase. Visit The Root Vegetables | Lumos Wine Company for more info.

Flynn Creek Circus. Avery Park, 1310 SW Avery Park Rd, Corvallis. 3 pm. Cost: $23/ticket and up. A highly original, all-human fairytale that enchants through breathtaking acrobatics and athletically stunning skill. A merchant’s daughter sets out to find the castle where the horizon meets the sea. In order to break the spell of the Frog Prince, she must brave a harrowing journey filled with wonder. Featuring aerialists, jugglers, knife throwers, and laugh out loud comedy, this circus blends classic storybook archetypes with imaginative new heroes. Visit Flynn Creek Circus for more info.

Oregon State Men’s Soccer Hispanic Heritage Night and Fiesta. Centro Cultural Caesar Chavez, 691 SW 26^th St, Corvallis. 5 pm. Advance registration and game ticket required. A community celebration honoring Hispanic Heritage Month and the diverse cultures represented across Oregon State University, Corvallis, and the surrounding community. Featuring music and cultural performances, activities, food and post match player meet and greet. Visit Oregon State Men’s Soccer Hispanic Heritage Night & Fiesta | Oregon State University for more info.

Havana Nights. Common Fields, 545 SW 3^rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm dance lesson, 7 pm dancing. Cost: $5/person. Latin dancing and merriment. Participate in an introduction to rueda (Cuban salsa) and enjoy live music and social dance with food and drink available for purchase. Visit Havana Nights – Cuban Salsa Dancing | Facebook for more info.

Contra Dance. Gatton Hall, First Congregational Church, 4515 West Hills Road, Corvallis. Lesson at 7, dance at 7:30 pm. Cost: $12-$20/sliding scale. Featuring live music with the Overtones. Partners not necessary, all welcome. Visit Contra Dance | Corvallis Folklore Society for more info.

MILC. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $10 suggested cover. With support by Noil the Terp God, Enhighness, Jugger, and DJ Alejandro. Visit Old World Center for more info.

Sunday, Oct 4

Get There Challenge. A friendly, two-week competition to promote greener, more active, and more affordable transportation options. Visit Get There Challenge | City of Corvallis for more info.

Condor 25k Trail Run. Peavy Arboretum, 8392 NW Peavy Arboretum Rd, Corvallis. 9 am. Advance registration required, no same day sign up. Cost: $70/sign up. Visit Condor 25K Trail Run for more info.

Grass Roots Open Write (GROW). Grassroots Books, 251 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis.
10 am – 12 pm. An opportunity to work on personal projects. Led by local author, A. B. Daniels-Annachi. Visit Grassroots Open Write | Grassroots Books for more info.

Philomath Farmer’s Market. Philomath Library Parking Lot, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11 am – 3 pm. Visit Philomath Farmers’ Market for more info.

CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm. A exploration of the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, to champion women’s and nonbinary voices in literature and art. Drawing from original materials from the organization’s earliest years, the exhibit traces how CALYX grew from a radical local publication into an internationally respected literary institution. Visit CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience | Benton County Museums for more info.

Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm. As the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit invites visitors to reflect not just on the nation’s founding, but on who has had the power—and the opportunity—to shape its history. Through multiple lenses, “Strength, Struggle, Survival” explores how work, language, and collective action have influenced who participates in civic life. Visit Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years | Benton County Museums for more info.

Flynn Creek Circus. Avery Park, 1310 SW Avery Park Rd, Corvallis. 1 pm. Cost: $23/ticket and up. A highly original, all-human fairytale that enchants through breathtaking acrobatics and athletically stunning skill. A merchant’s daughter sets out to find the castle where the horizon meets the sea. In order to break the spell of the Frog Prince, she must brave a harrowing journey filled with wonder. Featuring aerialists, jugglers, knife throwers, and laugh out loud comedy, this circus blends classic storybook archetypes with imaginative new heroes. Visit Flynn Creek Circus for more info.

Corvallis Celtic Session. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 2 pm. An opportunity to learn and have fun. Listeners welcome. Visit Corvallis Celtic Session | Corvallis Folklore Society for more info.

Miss Holmes. The Majestic Theater, 115 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 2:30 pm. Cost: $20/general, $18/student. Rated PG-13. When an anonymous note draws a newlywed woman to their door, Miss Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Dorothy Watson investigate a corrupt police inspector whose wives have a deadly history. As they race to expose the truth, Holmes and Watson confront not only a dangerous criminal, but the rigid social barriers of Victorian England. Inspired by the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

Cinema Sundays: Encounters at the End of the World. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 3 pm. The National Science Foundation invited filmmaker Werner Herzog to visit McMurdo Station in Antarctica and got what they paid for… and more. The result: nihilist penguins, the director’s oddball musings on dead languages, and (inevitably) breathtaking landscapes. Hosted by OSU Distinguished Professor of Film Studies Jon Lewis and documentary filmmaker guests. Visit Cinema Sundays: Encounters at the End of the World | PRAx for more info.

Flynn Creek Circus. Avery Park, 1310 SW Avery Park Rd, Corvallis. 4 pm. Cost: $23/ticket and up. A highly original, all-human fairytale that enchants through breathtaking acrobatics and athletically stunning skill. A merchant’s daughter sets out to find the castle where the horizon meets the sea. In order to break the spell of the Frog Prince, she must brave a harrowing journey filled with wonder. Featuring aerialists, jugglers, knife throwers, and laugh out loud comedy, this circus blends classic storybook archetypes with imaginative new heroes. Visit Flynn Creek Circus for more info.

Ghostbusters. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day, free for children thru the Bob Newton Family Movie program. After losing their university jobs, three parapsychologists start a ghost-catching business in New York City and uncover a supernatural threat that could destroy the world. Visit Ghostbusters | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Flynn Creek Circus. Avery Park, 1310 SW Avery Park Rd, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $23/ticket and up. A highly original, all-human fairytale that enchants through breathtaking acrobatics and athletically stunning skill. A merchant’s daughter sets out to find the castle where the horizon meets the sea. In order to break the spell of the Frog Prince, she must brave a harrowing journey filled with wonder. Featuring aerialists, jugglers, knife throwers, and laugh out loud comedy, this circus blends classic storybook archetypes with imaginative new heroes. Visit Flynn Creek Circus for more info.

STEM Cabaret: An Eight-Bit Comedy Revue. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Cost: $20/general, $5/OSU. From nationally renowned comedians (both human and robotic) to nerdy burlesque acts, this scintillating STEM variety show has everything needed to delight and entertain your inner geek. Featuring: Min Lin, Jono Zalay, Quesa D’Mondays, Naomi Fitter, and Sarah Hagen. Visit STEM Cabaret: An Eight-Bit Comedy Revue | PRAx for more info.

Monday, Oct 5

Get There Challenge. A friendly, two-week competition to promote greener, more active, and more affordable transportation options. Visit Get There Challenge | City of Corvallis for more info.

Accelerating Science with AI: Surfing the Frontier Between the Bitter Lesson and No Free Lunch. Memorial Union Building, Horizon Room, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 10 – 11:30 am. RSVP required. Drawing on his experience building AI tools through his startups, Scott Clark, PhD explores how AI can take on the mechanical middle of research — running experiments, debugging code and other computational work — freeing scientists to focus on novel problems at the frontier. He’ll connect that shift to physics, materials discovery, energy and physical AI. Visit Accelerating science with AI… | Oregon State University for more info.

Computer Class. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 2 pm. Free. Focused on basic computer skills. Classes provided by instructors from Goodwill Job Solutions Career Center. Visit Computer Classes | CBCPL for more info.

City Council Executive Session. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd, Corvallis. 4:30 pm. The Council will meet in Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2)(i) to review and evaluate the employment-related performance of the chief executive officer of any public body, a public officer, employee or staff member who does not request an open hearing. Visit City Council Executive Session | City of Corvallis for more info.

City Council Meeting. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit City Council Meeting | City of Corvallis for more info.

Tuesday, Oct 6

Get There Challenge. A friendly, two-week competition to promote greener, more active, and more affordable transportation options. Visit Get There Challenge | City of Corvallis for more info.

Greeters: Ticor Title. 400 SW 4th St, Ste 100, Corvallis. 8:30 am. A chance to promote individual businesses, learn from a spotlight speaker, and become acquainted with new business connections. The event welcomes individuals and their businesses into the community, supports business success and provides networking opportunities. Visit Calendar | Corvallis Chamber of Commerce for more info.

Board of Commissioners Special Meeting. Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am. Visit Calendar | Benton County Board of Commissioners for more info.

Infant Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis.
10:30 am. For children zero to twelve months old. Many lasting friendships begin at story time. First come first served, children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit Infant Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

Storytime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Monroe. 10:30 am. Drop in storytime for children of all ages. Visit Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

Playtime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Monroe. 11 am. A chance for socialization and play with library materials. Visit Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

Peace Literacy As Survival Literacy. Corvallis Community Center, 2601NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 1:30 pm. Academy For Lifelong Learning has a $130 membership fee for the year. Guest membership is available. The Peace Literacy movement was founded by Paul K. Chappell, a West Point graduate and Iraq war veteran. Building on his experience with West Point’s world-class leadership training, together with the disciplined vision taught by Civil Rights leaders with whom he studied after he left the military, Chappell strives to educate people to be as well-trained in waging peace as soldiers are in waging war. The presentation highlights efforts to incorporate Peace Literacy into K-12 and higher education. Visit Academy For Lifelong Learning | Schedule of Classes for more info.

Nurturing Parenting Education Class. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 2 pm. Registration required, participation requirements, see website for details. Offered in partnership with Family Tree Relief Nursery. Snacks provided, transportation may be available. Visit Nurturing Parenting Education Class | CBCPL for more info.

READ Dogs. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 3:30 pm. Kids can practice reading in any language to a trained therapy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ Dogs). Sign-ups are on-site and open at the time of the event on a first-come, first-served basis. Permission form is required and filled out on-site. Visit READ Dogs | CBCPL for more info.

Corvallis Storytelling Live: Her Corvallis Legacy. Clothes Tree, 204 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Cost: $21.10/ticket. A trained storyteller will reveal to you that behind storefronts, along quiet neighborhoods, and within the heart of the community, women shaped the course of this city in ways both bold and unexpected. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

Southtown Farmstand and Market. 1465 SE Alexander Ave, Corvallis. 5 – 7 pm. Experience homegrown, backyard, and cottage industry crafts, baked goods, canned goods, and very seasonal items—all set in a lovely natural farm environment complete with picnic tables, a campfire, music, nature, farm animals, and the joy of good old-fashioned community. Dog and kid friendly. Parking is limited, so biking and walking are encouraged. Visit Flicker and Fir | Southtown Market for more info.

Progressive Adult Storytime: Decoding Downtown. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1^st St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Cost: $21.10/ticket. Follow a trained storyteller along Corvallis sidewalks as familiar storefronts, landmarks, and hidden corners come alive with surprising details, quirky history, and stories behind the bricks. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

Budget Gap Town Hall #3. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. The City of Corvallis is facing a budget gap that will impact core services as early as 2027. Elected officials are hosting Town Halls across the City to share information and talk about possible solutions for the budget gap, including new revenue options to preserve core services. Visit Budget Gap Town Hall | City of Corvallis for more info.

Graphic Novel Club. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Featuring Hark! A Vagrant by Kate Beaton. Visit Graphic Novel Club | CBCPL for more info.

Planning Commission Meeting. Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Planning Commission Meeting | Benton County for more info.

Trivia Night at Common Fields. Common Fields, 545 SW 3^rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. General Trivia, 6 team max. No cost to enter, fun prizes for winning team. Visit Common Fields| Calendar for more info.

Philomath Evening Book Club. Philomath Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 6:30 pm. Visit Philomath Evening Book Club | CBCPL for more info.

Gossip Session: Tragedy Strikes. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1^st St, Corvallis. 7 pm.
Cost: $21.10/ticket. Over the course of a mile, each stop reveals how loss and upheaval shaped the place we know today. Haunting, immersive, and deeply human. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

Wednesday, Oct 7

Get There Challenge. A friendly, two-week competition to promote greener, more active, and more affordable transportation options. Visit Get There Challenge | City of Corvallis for more info.

Corvallis Farmers Market 1^st St and Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. A relaxed midweek market featuring dozens of vendors. Visit Corvallis Wednesday Market for more info.

Beavers on Broadway: Hysterics, Laughter, Tears and Nudity. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 9:30 am. Academy For Lifelong Learning has a $130 membership fee for the year. Guest membership is available. Charlotte Headrick has directed theatrical productions at Oregon State for 34 years. During sabbaticals, she also directed productions in Oklahoma, Georgia, Kentucky, Turkiye, and at the Globe Theatre in London. She will describe the excitement brought to her life and career by all those years directing — and even acting — at OSU Theatre. Visit Academy For Lifelong Learning | Schedule of Classes for more info.

Employment Help. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10 am. Job-seekers and anyone with career and employment questions are invited to drop in to meet with an Employment Specialist from Worksource Oregon. Get free help with: job searching, cover letters, resumes, job training and placement, interviewing, labor market information, and more. Free auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals with disabilities, and free language assistance is available to persons with limited English proficiency. Visit Employment Help | CBCPL for more info.

Philomath Storytime. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 am. An interactive storytime for children of all ages. Visit Philomath Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

Toddler Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Aimed at children ages 1 to 3 years old. Storytime is offered year-round as 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. Visit Toddler Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 3 – 4 pm. All ages. Get free, basic, one-on-one tech help from a library staff member. Bring a computer or device or use one of theirs. Library staff can help with basic computer tasks, using social media, managing photos, downloading eBooks and audiobooks, using email, filling out online job applications, and much more. Drop-in anytime during the hour. Visit Digital Life: Tech Help Lab | CBCPL for more info.

Build It Day. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 3:30 pm. All ages are invited to play with a variety of building toys, with a new engineering challenge each month. Visit BUILD IT Day | CBCPL for more info.

Lego at the Library. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Drop in, lego bricks and themes provided. Visit LEGO at the Library | CBCPL for more info.

All Ages Craft Night. Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5^th St, Monroe. 5:30 – 7 pm. Children and their families are invited to explore open-ended crafts. Each month will feature different craft mediums. Visit All Ages Craft Night Monroe | CBCPL for more info.

Live Music. Common Fields, 545 SW 3^rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Common Fields Corvallis for more info.

Ward 9 Meeting. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. An opportunity to join Councilor Cadena. Visit Ward 9 Meeting | City of Corvallis for more info.

Planning Commission. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Visit Planning Commission | City of Corvallis for more info.

Ghostbusters. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day, free for children thru the Bob Newton Family Movie program. After losing their university jobs, three parapsychologists start a ghost-catching business in New York City and uncover a supernatural threat that could destroy the world. Visit Ghostbusters | Whiteside Theatre for more info.

Thursday Oct 8

Get There Challenge. A friendly, two-week competition to promote greener, more active, and more affordable transportation options. Visit Get There Challenge | City of Corvallis for more info.

Vietnam Stories I Never Told. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 9:30 am. Academy for Lifelong Learning has a $130 membership fee for the year. Guest membership is available. Herb Jansen served as an Army infantryman in Vietnam in 1968, the deadliest year of the Vietnam war and a tumultuous time back home. Years later, a box of letters he wrote to his parents from Vietnam provided a timeline and framework for his memoir, published in 2025. The memoir adds more stories Jansen hadn’t included in his letters because he didn’t want his parents to worry, and is titled, Vietnam Stories I Never Told. Herb will talk about his experience in Vietnam and about the men he served with, young and honorable men asked by their country to defend democracy who did the best they could. Visit Academy for Lifelong Learning | Schedule of Classes for more info.

Drop in Baby Weight and Feeding Clinic. Corvallis Birth & Wellness Center, 2314 NW Kings Blvd, Corvallis. 10:30 am. A free drop-in hour to have your baby weighed, ask feeding questions, and get peer support. Visit Drop-in Baby Weight & Feeding Clinic | Pollywog for more info.

Lecture: The Legacy of Anti-Indigenous Rhetoric in the Fabric of the Nation. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Suggested donation of $10-$20. Registration requested. Three words shaped the future of the United States’ relationships with Tribal nations through national values, norms, laws, and policies that continue to impact the experiences of Native American people today. This talk will discuss these complexities and ask what we can do to reshape our collective futures in ways that reconcile the lasting impacts. Visit The Legacy of Anti-Indigenous Rhetoric in the Fabric of the Nation | Benton County Museums for more info.

Preschool Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. For children ages 3 to 5. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Drop in, first come first served. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit Preschool Storytime | CBCPL for more info.

Senior Book Club. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 1:30 pm. Ages 50+, registration needed. Featuring Babel by RF Kuang. Visit Senior Book Club | CBCPL for more info.

Botany and Plant Pathology Fall Seminar Series. Agricultural and Life Sciences Building, 2750 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 4 pm. Dr. Calin Plesa, Associate Professor, Department of Bioengineering, University of Oregon will present on Exploring Biological Sequence Space at Scale. Visit BPP Fall Seminar Series: Calin Plesa | Oregon State University for more info.

Council Work Session. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Visit Council Work Session | City of Corvallis for more info.

Linn Benton NAACP Monthly Meeting. Time and location provided to members via email. Visit Events | Linn Benton NAACP Branch for more info.

A Ghostly Night: Secrets of Stage and Street. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 5 pm. Cost: $21.10/ticket. Go behind the curtain for an exclusive look into Whiteside Theatre off-limits spaces where spirits still linger. Next, follow a trained local storyteller into the night to uncover the chilling true crime and ghost stories hiding in the streets beyond the glow of the marquee. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info.

Trivia at the Tap Room. Block 15 Southtown Tap Room, 3415 SW Deschutes Street, Corvallis. 6 pm. Teams of up to six people compete for victory in five rounds of five question trivia. Prizes for winning teams. Visit Trivia at the Tap Room | Block 15 Brewing for more info.

School Board Meeting- Business. Corvallis School District, 1555 SW 35^th St, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Visit Calendar | Corvallis School District for more info.

American Strings: Leyla McCalla. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $25/OSU, $5/OSU Students. Born in New York City to Haitian emigrants and activists, Leyla McCalla finds inspiration from her past and present, making music that vibrates with three centuries of history and influences from around the globe. McCalla possesses a stunning mastery of the cello, tenor banjo and guitar, and as a multilingual singer and songwriter, she has risen to produce a distinctive sound that reflects the union of her roots and experience. A discussion with host Kelly Bosworth, followed by a solo set. Visit American Strings: Leyla McCalla | PRAx for more info.

Hoolyeh Folk Dancing. Unitarian Fellowship,2945 NW Circle Blvd, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $5/person, $2/under 18. Visit Hoolyeh Folk Dancing | Corvallis Folklore Society for more info.

Wild Hog in The Woods. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center for more info.

Friday, Oct 9

Get There Challenge. A friendly, two-week competition to promote greener, more active, and more affordable transportation options. Visit Get There Challenge | City of Corvallis for more info.

School of Public Policy Seminar Series. Bexell Hall, 415, 2251 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 12 pm. Featuring Tyler Giles, Professor of Economics, Wellesley College. Visit School of Public Policy Seminar Series | Oregon State University for more info.

Rainbow Social Hour. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 3 pm. A safe social space for LGBTQ+ adults of all ages to make connections. Visit Rainbow Social Hour | City of Corvallis for more info.

Author Event with Marina Richie: Feathered Forest. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. A narrative of perception change, memoir, and kinship, Feathered Forest is a soaring ode to birds and wild trees. Richie spoke and collaborated with many Oregon State University-affiliated scientists and researchers for this book project, including those at the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest. At the event, Matt Betts from the College of Forestry will introduce Richie and researcher Nina Ferrari will share a short presentation about her bird research that informed the project. Visit Author Event with Marina Richie: Feathered Forest | PRAx for more info.

Romantasy Book Club. The Book Bin, 215 SW 4^th St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Visit Romantasy Book Club | The Book Bin for more info.

A Trip to The Moon. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $16/ticket. Rated G. Set in the transformative summer of 1969, A Trip to the Moon tells the story of people reaching for their dreams of love, dreams of equality and dreams of the stars. Told around the time of the moon landing, this vignette-style play is comprised of 16 scenes, each named after an iconic song from 1969. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

The Hilltop Big Band. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2^nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center for more info.

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