Corvallis Calendar: Friday to Friday, Nov. 8 to 15

Friday, November 8

Fall Harvest Online Auction. Sponsored by Corvallis Environmental Center. Until November 18 at 9 pm. Donated local and sustainable gifts and services available for their Fall Fundraising Campaign. Items include art lessons, vacation stay, adventure packages, home care services, self-care packages, and gift cards. Visit Upcoming Events in the Community | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition for more info.

Celestial Creatures Exhibit. LaSells Stewart Center, Murdoch Gallery, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis.
Mon. – Fri., 8 am – 5 pm. Free. Friday, November 1, 2024, to Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Explore the captivating symbolism of wings and feathers where earthly meets the ethereal. From the majestic flight of birds to the mythical beings of folklore, wings have long represented freedom, transcendence, and the aspiration to reach greater heights. The Celestial Creatures exhibit features a diverse collection that highlight the artistic interpretation each piece telling its own story. Visit
Celestial Creatures | The LaSells Stewart Center | Oregon State University for more info.

Lonesome Pottery Sale. Memorial Union Building (MU), Trysting Tree Lounge. 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 10 am – 2 pm. Each term the Craft Center sells the lonesome pottery left from the prior term to make more space and offer bargain prices. Come shop, find great deals and support the Craft Center. Visit Lonesome Pottery Sale – Oregon State University for more info.

How to Carry Water. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4 pm until December 21. The exhibition How to Carry Water brings together contemporary visual artists and humanities scholars in shared observations and questions about watersheds. In this expanded conversation, the term “watershed” refers not only to ecological structures, but also to the spatial, temporal and cultural entities that catalyze collectivity and life alongside bodies of water. The exhibition considers how the lenses of history, philosophy and creative practice allow for alternative methods of witnessing the human relationship to water. Visit How to Carry Water | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath.
10 am – 4:30 pm. Artwork from the tours will be on display and up for sale in the Moreland Gallery through January 11, 2025. Visit Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024 – Benton County Museums for more info.

Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. 328 SW Second St., Corvallis. Monday-Saturday 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday 12 – 5 pm. Until December 28. Every October their team of dedicated artists transforms an otherwise vacant storefront into a gallery – a world of color, light and beauty – open during November and December. On display are fine works of fiber, leather, glass, metal, wood, mixed media and paper, as well as ceramics, jewelry, paintings and photography – some of the best the Willamette Valley has to offer. Visit TEAL Artist Cooperative for more info.

Victory Obieke: Whispers of Home. The Little Gallery, OSU, 210 Kidder Hall, 2000 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 10 am – 6 pm. Free. Until December 13. Closed during the noon hour. Visit Victory Obieke | The Little Gallery for more info.

Anthropology Lecture Series Fall 2024. Strand Agriculture Hall, 111, 170 SW Waldo Place, Corvallis. 12 pm. Free. The OSU Anthropology Lecture Series features guest speakers from the OSU community, as well as visitors from academic institutions, government agencies, non-government organizations and businesses in Oregon and beyond. Each quarter, a new roster of speakers are invited to give 30–45-minute presentations on cutting-edge research, current events and other projects that resonate with the OSU Anthropology community. Visit Anthropology Lecture Series Fall 2024 – Oregon State University for more info.

School of Public Policy Seminar Series – Fall 2024. Bexell Hall, 415, 2251 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 12 pm. Free. The School of Public Policy hosts an economics and political science seminar series nearly every Friday during fall term, bringing leaders in the field to Corvallis (in person and virtually) to present their latest research. Visit School of Public Policy Seminar Series – Fall 2024 – Oregon State University for more info.

Replay. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through January 7, 2025. MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture (MPAC), in collaboration with The Arts Center in Corvallis, presents RePlay, an international contemporary art exhibition featuring work by Ilknur Demirkoparan, Naomi Middelmann, and Keoni K. Wright. RePlay brings together three contemporary artists working across Suriname, Switzerland and Türkiye with work that recalls and reinterprets historically complex material in critically innovative ways. Visit RePlay – MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture – The Arts Center for more info.

Wayfinding – Jess Eastburn. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Until December 7, 2024. Eastburn’s paintings examine the deluge of information that we are confronted with as a result of the digital technology which dominates every aspect of modern life. The information and imagery depicted in the works is intentionally disparate and seemingly random, allowing the viewer to invent their own narrative for the work. Visit Wayfinding – Jess Eastburn – The Arts Center for more info.

Upstream Prevention: Strategies for Addressing Opioid Overdoses in Multnomah County. Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families, 115, 2631 SW Campus Way, Corvallis.
1 – 2 pm. Moving beyond immediate overdose reversal, this seminar explores proactive approaches that address the root causes of addiction. It examines interventions focused on social determinants of health, such as poverty, housing instability, and lack of access to mental health care, with the goal of preventing opioid misuse and overdose before they occur. Watch in-person at Hallie Ford Center 115 or watch via https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/91336070130. Visit Upstream Prevention: Strategies for Addressing Opioid Overdoses in Multnomah County – Oregon State University for more info.

Omega Delta Phi Founders Day. Memorial Union Building (MU), 109, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 6 – 9 pm. This is a celebration of 25 years since the fraternity was founded at Oregon State University. Visit Omega Delta Phi Founders Day – Oregon State University for more info.

Tween NERF Night. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th Street, Monroe. 6:30 – 8 pm. Tweens are invited to play NERF games in the library after hours. Registration and signed permission form required for all after-hours events; forms available at the library and at the event. Visit Tween NERF Night | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Akropolis Reed Quintet. PRAx, Detrick Hall, 470 SW 15^th Street, Corvallis. 7 pm. General admission: $30 – $40, Students $5. “A sonically daring ensemble who specializes in performing new works with charisma and integrity” (BBC Music Magazine) and a “collective voice driven by real excitement and a sense of adventure” (The Wire), Akropolis Reed Quintet has “taken the chamber music world by storm” (Fanfare). The untamed band of 5 reed players are united by a shared passion: to make music that sparks joy and wonder. For this special program, Akropolis collaborates with Grammy-nominated pianist/composer Pascal Le Boeuf for a performance that draws classical and jazz idioms together to reflect on American identity. NOTE: Prices for this event have been updated and no longer match their 24-25 season booklet. Visit Akropolis Reed Quintet | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

Joanne Broh Band. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.

Little Shop of Horrors. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Admission: Adult $22, Student/Senior $20. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” – after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, blood. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global domination. Visit Majestic Theatre | Performing Arts Center | Corvallis, OR for more info.

Saturday, November 9

Audubon Second Saturday Field Trip. Willamette Park Shelter, 1350 SE Goodnight Ave, Corvallis. 8 am – 12 pm. Free. Registration required. Meet at the east end of SE Goodnight Ave. Contact: CorvallisAudubonSecondSaturday@gmail.com. Visit ASC – Supporting conservation of natural habitat for wildlife and people (auduboncorvallis.org) for more info.

OSU Campus Arboretum Fall Foliage Tour. Leaves from the Memorial Union Quad, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 9 – 11 am. Free. Registration required. The changing colors radiate across the arboretum as the smell of fall fills the air. Dan Blanchard, Curator of Living Plant Collections for Oregon State University Campus Arboretum and horticulture instructor, will lead a guided tour of OSU’s accredited campus arboretum. The tour will highlight trees and shrubs with brilliant fall color and include the history and future goals of the arboretum. Visit OSU Campus Arboretum Fall Foliage Tour – Oregon State University for more info.

Corvallis Farmers Market. Downtown Corvallis, First Street, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. The Corvallis Farmers Market happens Wednesdays and Saturdays, April through November 23, on First Street in downtown Corvallis. The Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy and more, which features a beautifully designed multimodal path along the river and a playful interactive fountain. Visit https://locallygrown.org/corvallis-saturday-market/ for more info.

Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event. Republic Services, 110 NE Walnut Blvd., Corvallis.
9 am – 2 pm. Republic Services invites all residents of Benton County to bring their household hazardous waste in for safe disposal and recycling. There is no charge for residential customers with household quantities of waste. Visit Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Alpine Holiday Festival. Monroe Grade School, 600 Dragon Drive, Monroe. 9 am – 4 pm. For the past 22 years, every November, Alpine Community Center volunteers organize the Alpine Holiday Festival. This free annual event has become a traditional gathering where neighbors meet for holiday festivities, and local artisans and craftspeople have an opportunity to showcase and sell their wares – perfect timing for holiday shoppers who like to support local. All profits from the event support Alpine Community Center operations or capital improvements. Visit Alpine Holiday Festival | Alpine Community Center for more info.

Beavs, Brews and BBQs. CH2M HILL Alumni Center lawn & patio. 725 SW 26th St., Corvallis.
10 am – 12 pm. Cost: $15 – $30. The second annual Beavs, Brews and BBQs returns during Fall Family Weekend. Join Beaver faithful before kickoff to honor veterans and celebrate as OSU prepares to smoke San Jose State University on the field. This unforgettable barbecue tailgate experience includes a competition with Pacific Northwest pitmaster teams and OSU’s very own Army ROTC team, beer from veteran-owned Vanguard Brewing, live music and a color guard ceremony. Plus, all veterans and the first 200 guests receive a free gift. Save a spot today at bit.ly/BeavBBQ24. Visit Beavs, Brews and BBQs – Oregon State University for more info.

Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. 328 SW Second St., Corvallis. Monday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday 12 – 5 pm. Until December 28. Every October their team of dedicated artists transforms an otherwise vacant storefront into a gallery – a world of color, light and beauty – open during November and December. On display are fine works of fiber, leather, glass, metal, wood, mixed media and paper, as well as ceramics, jewelry, paintings and photography – some of the best the Willamette Valley has to offer. Visit TEAL Artist Cooperative for more info.

Wayfinding – Jess Eastburn Artist Talk. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis.
11:30 am. Eastburn’s paintings examine the deluge of information that we are confronted with as a result of the digital technology which dominates every aspect of modern life. The information and imagery depicted in the works is intentionally disparate and seemingly random, allowing the viewer to invent their own narrative for the work. Visit Wayfinding – Jess Eastburn – The Arts Center for more info.

Johnson Collection Center Tours. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 10:30 am and 1 pm. Members $15 with promo code; Non-members $20. Ages 14 and up. Speaker: Patti Larkin, Curator of Collections. Registration required. Take a peek behind the scenes. This hour-long guided tour of the Benton County Historical Society’s Johnson Collections Center in Philomath is an opportunity to see where they catalog, research, care for, and safely store the museum’s artifacts, documents, photographs, and books. Guided tours through the collections center are part of the Benton County Historical Society’s fundraising efforts so tours are offered by reservation only. Tour sizes are limited to 10 people. Visit Johnson Collection Center Tours – Benton County Museums for more info.

A Biography of T. J. Starker: Forester, Public Citizen. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 11 am. Register by November 8 at 11:59 pm. Speaker: William G. Robbins. T.J.” Starker was an Oregon original. His life and activities provide guideposts to understanding the evolution of forest science and forest practices in the Douglas fir region during the first sixty years of the twentieth century. A graduate in the first class of forestry students from Oregon Agricultural College, his varied career included employment with the Forest Service, the Western Pine Association, Oregon Agricultural College/Oregon State College (1922-1942), and then managing his growing forestry estate. Visit T. J. Starker: Forester, Public Citizen – Benton County Museums for more info.

How to Carry Water. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th Street, Corvallis. 12 – 4 pm until December 21. The exhibition How to Carry Water brings together contemporary visual artists and humanities scholars in shared observations and questions about watersheds. In this expanded conversation, the term “watershed” refers not only to ecological structures, but also to the spatial, temporal and cultural entities that catalyze collectivity and life alongside bodies of water. The exhibition considers how the lenses of history, philosophy and creative practice allow for alternative methods of witnessing the human relationship to water. Visit How to Carry Water | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

OSU Beavers Football. Reser Stadium, 660 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 12:30 pm. Admission: See website. The Beavers vs. San Jose State. Visit 2024 Football Schedule – Oregon State University Athletics for more info.

Caturday. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 1 – 3 pm. All ages. Go to the Corvallis Community Center for a celebration of all things cats. Create toys, play with cats and more. Visit Caturday | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

OSU Campus Arboretum Fall Foliage Tour. Leaves from the Memorial Union Quad, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 1 – 3 pm. Free. Registration required. The changing colors radiate across the arboretum as the smell of fall fills the air. Dan Blanchard, Curator of Living Plant Collections for Oregon State University Campus Arboretum and horticulture instructor, will lead a guided tour of OSU’s accredited campus arboretum. The tour will highlight trees and shrubs with brilliant fall color and include the history and future goals of the arboretum. Visit OSU Campus Arboretum Fall Foliage Tour – Oregon State University for more info.

2024 Mary’s River Project Tour. Location: Carpool from Philomath, details will be sent to registered guests. 1 – 4 pm. Tickets: Free online registration here They look forward to sharing their Recovering System Process in their Reese Creek project in which they: Improved the floodplain connection of one mile of Reese Creek with a series of low terrace and naturalized slope excavations anchored by large wood structures, replaced an undersized road crossing culvert, and planted nearly 14 acres of riparian forest. Visit https://mrwc.org/get-involved/events/ for more info.

2nd Saturday Arts. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 1 – 4 pm. Join teaching artist Jess Eastburn, and create layered, abstract stencil paintings inspired by the cutouts of the French Fauvist artist, Henri Matisse. Eastburn will speak about her Corrine Woodman Gallery exhibition at 11:30 am, before the activity. Info: theartscenter.net/2nd-saturday-art-day Visit Upcoming Events in the Community | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition for more info. Sponsor: The Arts Center (TAC).

Go with the Flow Lactation Support Group. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis. Saturdays 1:30 – 3 pm. Free. Join them to 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.

November Novel Writing Challenge Writing Session. Corvallis Community Center (C3), 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 2 – 5 pm. Drop in anytime to write. Bring preferred writing tools, whether it is a pen and paper or a laptop, and work on a novel surrounded by other local writers. At many of the Writing Sessions there will be drinks, snacks, and sometimes prizes. Visit November Novel Writing Challenge Writing Session | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info. Co-sponsored by the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, Corvallis Community Center (C3), and Friends of the Library.

Christmas Bazaar. Regency Park Place, 2595 NE Jack London St., Corvallis. 3 – 6 pm. Join them and shop locally supporting the community and the residents of Park Place Assisted Living.
Vendor tables available for $5.00 each. Visit Christmas Bazaar for more info.

Tree Eater with Sarah Parson (Rum River Cult). The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis.
7 p.m. Free. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.

Enjoy the Ride. Whiteside Theatre. 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 – 10 pm. Admission: $10 – $15. A Corvallis, Oregon-based wide ranging musical adventure from the 70’s to today. Visit WHITESIDE THEATRE – Home for more info.

Sunday, November 10

Corvallis Spirits Festival. 4 Spirits Distillery, 3405 SW Deschutes Street, Corvallis. 12 – 7 pm. Admission: $20 – $30. 4 Spirits Distillery presents an all-inclusive day of tastings and entertainment with some of Oregon’s best craft distilleries. Enjoy live music, meet the makers, and sample a large variety of regional craft spirits from almost every genre. Visit CORVALLIS SPIRITS FESTIVAL – 4 Spirits Distillery for more info.

In-Store Event: Poetry Anthology Reading and Signing. Grass Roots Books & Music, 251 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 1 – 3 pm. Grass Roots is highlighting The Grace of Oregon Rain, a poetry anthology published in June of this year with an afternoon of reading and signing. The upstairs mezzanine will host 15 of the Oregon poets, including Charles Goodrich, Lex Runciman, and the editor, Alexandra Mason. The Grace of Oregon Rain is a testament to poetry’s power, offering a new lens through which to view the familiar. Visit Grass Roots Books & Music | Events for more info.

Little Shop of Horrors. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 2:30 pm. Admission: Adult $22, Student/Senior $20. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” – after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, blood. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global domination. Visit Majestic Theatre | Performing Arts Center | Corvallis, OR for more info.

Mid-Valley Bellydance Collective. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 5 p.m. Free. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.

Monday, November 11

Tuesday, November 12

Our Willamette River: Science in Service of Policy, Management and Restoration. LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 5pm. Register by Friday, November 8 at
12 pm. What are key river policy and management issues, and how can science best inform these issues? What is the state of the science for aquatic species, water temperature and other river conditions across the stream network? This 2-day conference will begin to address these and other topics. Events include all-attendee presentations and workshop-style interactive sessions focusing on biological and geophysical trends, policy issues, and river management. Visit Our Willamette River: Science in Service of Policy, Management and Restoration – Oregon State University for more info.

Tuesday Morning Greeters: ServPro. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW Second Street, Corvallis.
8:30 – 9:30 am. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.

Benton County Goal-setting Meeting. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am. Zoom link will be posted by 8:15 am the day of the meeting. Visit November 12, 2024 Goal-setting Meeting – Benton County Board of Commissioners, Oregon for more info.

Coffee With Your Economic Development Office. Sam’s Station, 1210 NW 29th St., Corvallis.
10 – 11 am. The Corvallis-Benton County Economic Development Office’s monthly outreach event series to talk about economic development and business support with the broader Corvallis community. “Coffee with Your Economic Development Office” is a monthly event held at a different cafe in Corvallis each month, starting in August 2024 and running through December 2024. Visit Coffee With Your Economic Development Office | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Little Listeners Storytime. Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Free. Children of all ages are welcome to drop by with their parent or caregiver for stories and songs. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Join them. Visit Little Listeners Storytime at the Monroe Community Library | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Truckin’ Tuesdays at the Memorial Union. Memorial Union Quad (MU Quad), Memorial Union Brick Mall, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. Starts at 11 am. Truckin’ Tuesday is a community event hosted by the Memorial Union Activities Team focused on bringing different types of foods to campus through food trucks. Most Tuesday’s there will be a variety of trucks next to the MU Quad open to students, staff, and the public. This is a chance for people of all ages on the OSU campus to try new foods, support local businesses, and add a little bit of sparkle to their Tuesdays. Visit Truckin’ Tuesdays at the Memorial Union – Oregon State University for more info.

College of Business Thought Leadership Series: How Influencer Marketing Promotes a Gun-Centric Lifestyle and Worldview. Virtual Event. 12 – 1 pm. Free. The College of Business Thought Leadership Series aims to spotlight the innovative and thought-provoking research being spearheaded by faculty. While focusing on industry-related, research-driven content, the goal of the Thought Leadership Series is to give the audience a high-impact experience – leaving them with an overall sense of curiosity and inspiration. Contributing to the college’s brand, this Thought Leadership Series is a curated opportunity to showcase the expertise of faculty within the college and amplify the benefits of business research. Visit College of Business Thought Leadership Series: How Influencer Marketing Promotes a Gun-Centric Lifestyle and Worldview – Oregon State University for more info.

League of Women Voters: Community Planning Committee Meeting. 4:30 – 6 pm. Join the Community Planning Committee for their regularly-scheduled meeting every second Tuesday at 4.30pm on Zoom. Visit Events from October 1 – February 11, 2025 – League of Women Voters of Corvallis (lwvcorvallis.org) for more info.

OSUAA Alumni Group Travel Talk: Essence of India. A Global Perspective on Ecology & Culture. Virtual Event. 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Gather for stories and insights capturing the Essence of India. Join faculty ambassador Sunil Khanna, director of the Center for Global Health at Oregon State, for a Travel Talks webcast. Discover India’s rich cultural tapestry, explore its evolving role on the global stage and its impactful conservation efforts. PLUS, preview the October 2025 OSU-exclusive tour with glimpses of the experiences that await, from landscapes teeming with wildlife to bustling streets and iconic heritage sites. Visit Travel Talk: Essence of India. A Global Perspective on Ecology & Culture – Oregon State University for more info.

Trivia Night @ Common Fields. 545 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis. 6 – 8 pm. Max team size is 6 people. Show up a little early to sign up. Win fun prizes. Visit Recurring Events – Common Fields Corvallis Food Truck Pod for more info.

Historic Resources Commission. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 6:30 pm. This Historic Resources Commission meeting will be held in-person and virtually. Visit Historic Resources Commission | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Wednesday, November 13

Our Willamette River: Science in Service of Policy, Management and Restoration. LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 5pm. What are key river policy and management issues, and how can science best inform these issues? What is the state of the science for aquatic species, water temperature and other river conditions across the stream network? This 2-day conference will begin to address these and other topics. Events include all-attendee presentations and workshop-style interactive sessions focusing on biological and geophysical trends, policy issues, and river management. Visit Our Willamette River: Science in Service of Policy, Management and Restoration – Oregon State University for more info.

Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting with the Directors of Community Development; Natural Areas, Parks, and Events; and Public Works. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am – 12 pm. Visit November 13, 2024 Board of Commissioners Meeting with the Directors of Community Development; Natural Areas, Parks, and Events; and Public Works – Benton County Board of Commissioners, Oregon for more info.

Corvallis Farmers Market. Downtown Corvallis, First Street, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. The Corvallis Farmers Market happens Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 9am to 1pm, April through November 27, on First Street in downtown Corvallis. The Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy and more, which features a beautifully designed multimodal path along the river and a playful interactive fountain. Visit https://locallygrown.org/corvallis-wednesday-market/ for more info.

Academy for Lifelong Learning: Pilgrimage to Santiago De Compostela, A Personal Reflection. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 9:30 – 11:30 am. Most classes are also available remotely on Zoom. Membership required. Dues are currently $110 for a full year. Membership can start at any quarter. Presenter: Ana Halland, Traveler. The idea of pilgrimage, especially one as romantic as the 500-mile trek across northern Spain to the tomb of St James, the Apostle, holds great appeal to many people. This class will discuss the cultural, historical and spiritual significance of this pilgrimage, as well as logistics and physical concerns of such a walk. It will reflect on personal transformation and growth that can occur. A pilgrimage is a unique journey on many levels. Visit 2024 Fall SOC Print Final.pdf – Google Drive for more info.

CAAB Work Group Meeting – Utility Decarbonization. 10 am. The Climate Action Advisory Board (CAAB) Work Group – Utility Decarbonization – will be meeting virtually. This is a work session so that CAAB members may focus on a single issue. As such there will be no opportunity for public comment on the agenda, however, community members are still welcome and encouraged to attend CAAB meetings. Those who would like to attend may register and attend virtually by using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Pldkm0N_R3SnT6sLns-w_A. Visit CAAB Work Group Meeting – Utility Decarbonization | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Philomath Storytime. Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 – 11 am. Free. Children of all ages and their families are invited to join them for an interactive storytime full of books, songs, and music. Visit Philomath Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Squishtivities. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 11 am – 12 pm. Ages: Birth to 5, children. Squishtivities by Strengthening Rural Families welcomes children and their families. Squishtivities is an adventure in play created especially for adults and their children using arts and crafts and “messy” play to promote problem-solving, fine motor skills, caregiver/child relationships, and creativity. Visit Squishtivities | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Lunch & Learn Ryan Kackley. Corvallis Chamber of Commerce, 420 NW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 11:30 am – 1 pm. This class provides an exploration of modern digital advertising techniques. Whether participants are business owners, marketers, or aspiring digital advertisers, Ryan’s insights will help them build effective campaigns, target the right audiences, and track performance for continuous improvement. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.

Virtual Information Session. Virtual Event. 12 – 1 pm. This virtual session introduces the Graduate Business Programs at Oregon State University. In this online session they will cover graduate program options in the College of Business, including the MBA, Master’s, and Graduate Certificates programs. They will also introduce the curriculum, program tracks, program formats, application requirements, and what sets Oregon State apart from other programs. Zoom link will be provided after registration. Visit Virtual Information Session – Oregon State University for more info.

Academy for Lifelong Learning: Cinema America. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Most classes are also available remotely on Zoom. Membership required. Dues are currently $110 for a full year. Membership can start at any quarter. Presenter: Cliff Meneken, Retired Historian and Attorney. In this class, they will explore how certain great American films reflect America’s history. They will examine 13 of the greatest cinematic achievements of American films. Clips of the films will be shown, and discussion will be encouraged. Visit 2024 Fall SOC Print Final.pdf – Google Drive for more info.

OSULP Seminar Series: Reflections on Sabbatical. The OSU Valley Library, Willamette East Room, 3rd Floor, 201 SW Waldo Place, Corvallis. 2 – 3 pm. Free. Join them for “Reflections on a Sabbatical Year” by Valley librarian Uta Hussong-Christian. This event will also be on Zoom. Visit OSULP Seminar Series: Reflections on Sabbatical – Oregon State University for more info. Accommodation requests related to a disability for events at the Valley Library should be made to Angela Haney: (541) 737-1350, LibraryAccommodations@oregonstate.edu.

Swearing-in for New Benton County Circuit Court Judge. Benton County Courthouse, 120 NW 4th St., Corvallis. 3 pm. The Benton County Circuit Court invites the public to attend the investiture of the Hon. Keri J. Smith. The event includes a swearing-in ceremony for Judge Smith, followed by a reception. Gov. Tina Kotek appointed Judge Smith to the bench in late July to fill the judicial position vacated by retired Senior Judge Locke A. Williams. Media contact: Chris Westfall, Trial Court Administrator, 541-243-7819, chris.c.westfall@ojd.state.or.us

November Novel Writing Challenge Writing Session. Monroe Lobby, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 3:30 – 6:30 pm. Drop in anytime to write. Bring preferred writing tools, whether it is a pen and paper or a laptop, and work on a novel surrounded by other local writers. There will be drinks, snacks, and sometimes prizes. Visit November Novel Writing Challenge Writing Session | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Virtual Information Session. Virtual Event. 5 – 6 pm. This virtual session introduces the Graduate Business Programs at Oregon State University. In this online session they will cover graduate program options in the College of Business, including the MBA, Master’s, and Graduate Certificates programs. They will also introduce the curriculum, program tracks, program formats, application requirements, and what sets Oregon State apart from other programs. Zoom link will be provided after registration. Visit Virtual Information Session – Oregon State University for more info.

Artist Talk: Jefferson Pinder. PRAx, Toomey Lobby, 470 SW 15^th Street, Corvallis. 5:15 pm. Free. Join PRAx and the Visiting Artists and Scholars Lecture Series in welcoming interdisciplinary Chicago-based artist Jefferson Pinder to Corvallis. Pinder’s work addresses issues of race, ethnicity, and class through music and imagery and performance. Pinder’s performance/video piece, float, is currently featured in PRAx’s fall exhibition, How to Carry Water. Visit Artist Talk: Jefferson Pinder | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

City Budget Commission Meeting. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City meetings. This meeting will be held in-person and virtually. For the virtual option, please register to watch the meeting live on the internet via this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z2D6dELCRKCA0AuEy–BPQ . Visit City Budget Commission Meeting | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

November Novel Writing Challenge Writing Session. Corvallis Community Center (C3), 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 5:30 – 7 pm. Drop in anytime to write. Bring preferred writing tools, whether it is a pen and paper or a laptop, and work on a novel surrounded by other local writers. At many of the Writing Sessions there will be drinks, snacks, and sometimes prizes. Visit November Novel Writing Challenge Writing Session | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info. Co-sponsored by the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, Corvallis Community Center (C3), and Friends of the Library.

BINGO, Burgers, & Brews. Corvallis Elks Lodge, 1400 NW 9th St., Corvallis. 5:30 – 8 pm. Join them to support Grace Center Adult Day Services. The price per round is $2 per card or $5 for 3 cards. Each card purchased increases the chance to win cash prizes. Players must be 18 years or older. Visit BINGO, Burgers, & Brews for more info.

Benton County Disposal Site Advisory Committee. Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 6 – 8 pm. Visit Disposal Site Advisory Committee – Community Development, Benton County, Oregon for more info.

Peace and Justice Song Circle. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. A community jam for peace and justice. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.

Free Webinar: Legal Psilocybin Treatment in Oregon. 7 – 8 pm. Learn about all of the latest research on the impact of psilocybin treatment on mental health. Visit Free Webinar: Legal Psilocybin Treatment in Oregon for more info.

Blade Runner The Final Cut. Whiteside Theatre. 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 – 10 pm. Admission: $8 – $10. A blade runner must pursue and terminate four replicants who stole a ship in space and have returned to Earth to find their creator. Visit WHITESIDE THEATRE – Home for more info.

Bluegrass Jam/ Workshop. Marys River Grange, 24707 Grange Hall Rd., Philomath. 7 – 10 pm. Adults $7,18 and under $5. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to learn and enjoy playing with others. Thirty minutes of instruction from excellent artists, 2 1/2 hours of jamming. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.

Thursday, November 14

Academy for Lifelong Learning: Century of Beachgrass Invasions and Consequences for Pacific Northwest Dunes. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 9:30 – 11:30 am. Most classes are also available remotely on Zoom. Membership required. Dues are currently $110 for a full year. Membership can start at any quarter. Presenter: Sally Hacker, Professor of Integrative Biology, OSU. Sally Hacker’s group explores how non-native coastal plants modify coastal dunes in the Pacific Northwest. A century ago, two non-native beachgrass species were intentionally planted on the Pacific coast to stabilize an open, shifting sand environment. The result has been a landscape-level transformation of dune ecosystems with consequences for coastal protection, carbon storage, recreation, and native species conservation. A recently discovered “super beachgrass species” that was formed by hybridization of non-native species, will be discussed. Visit 2024 Fall SOC Print Final.pdf – Google Drive for more info.

Monroe Baby Storytime. Monroe Children’s Area, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 – 11:15 am. For ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. Join to read, sing, rhyme and move, followed by free play. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Join them. Visit Monroe Baby Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Academy for Lifelong Learning: Social Media: Thumbs Up or Down for Mental Health? Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Most classes are also available remotely on Zoom. Membership required. Dues are currently $110 for a full year. Membership can start at any quarter. Presenter: Dr. Brian Primarck, Professor of College of Health, OSU. Social media should help people connect to others, right? If so, why does well-controlled research find that more use of social media is related to more loneliness? How is social media use related to other emotional health outcomes, such as depression, anxiety, and sleep quality? Are there ways of bolstering the positives of social media while also buffering the negatives? Visit 2024 Fall SOC Print Final.pdf – Google Drive for more info.

League of Women Voters: Housing Committee Meeting. 2 – 3:30 pm. Join the Housing Committee for their regularly-scheduled meeting every second & fourth Thursday from 2 – 3:30pm on Zoom. Visit Events from November 5 – January 14, 2025 – League of Women Voters of Corvallis for more info.

November Novel Writing Challenge Writing Session. Philomath Meeting Room. Philomath Community Library. 1050 Applegate St. Philomath. 3:30 – 5 pm. Drop in anytime to write. Bring preferred writing tools, whether it is a pen and paper or a laptop, and work on a novel surrounded by other local writers. At many of the Writing Sessions there will be drinks, snacks, and sometimes prizes. Visit November Novel Writing Challenge Writing Session | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info. Co-sponsored by the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, Corvallis Community Center (C3), and Friends of the Library.

Prenatal Yoga. Monarch on 4th, 520 NW 4th St, Corvallis. 6 – 7 pm. Cost: $5. This is a time to move and breathe, build strength and endurance, relax, and release in preparation for the journey of birth. Registration is not required; drop-ins welcome. Visit Prenatal Yoga – Pollywog (pollywogfamily.org) for more info.

2024 Wild and Scenic Film Festival. Whiteside Theater, 361 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Program begins at 7 pm. Admission: $5 – $25. Wild & Scenic Film Festival inspires environmental activism and a love for nature–through film. Hosted by the Corvallis Environmental Center. Visit Wild & Scenic Film Festival | CEC for more info.

Wild Hog Jam. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.

Vinegar Tom. PRAx, Ray Theater, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 7:30 – 9:30 pm. Admission: $15 general admission, $12 Senior, free for OSU students with valid student ID. Oregon State University Theatre kicks off its 2024-2025 Season of Scandal with Caryl Churchill’s experimental 1976 play, Vinegar Tom. Set in 17^th century England, the story depicts Alice and her cantankerous mother Joan who become targets of slander and persecution for their seemingly transgressive behavior. By combining historical witch trials with contemporary rock songs and witty dialogue, Churchill creates a haunting and timely examination of gender and power dynamics. Visit Fall Mainstage: Vinegar Tom | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

Friday, November 15

Wreath Making Workshop. Benton County Extension Office , Sunset Room, 4077 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 10 am – 1 pm. Cost: $20. Join them for a morning of creating seasonal wreaths from non-timber products. They will be providing the frames, ribbons, pruners, and some local foraged forest products to use. All are welcome to attend and enjoy an optional potluck at the end. Visit Wreath Making Workshop (Benton) – Oregon State University for more info.

Anthropology Lecture Series Fall 2024. Strand Agriculture Hall, 111, 170 SW Waldo Place, Corvallis. 12 pm. The OSU Anthropology Lecture Series features guest speakers from the OSU community, as well as visitors from academic institutions, government agencies, non-government organizations and businesses in Oregon and beyond. Each quarter, a new roster of speakers are invited to give 30–45-minute presentations on cutting-edge research, current events and other projects that resonate with the OSU Anthropology community. Visit Anthropology Lecture Series Fall 2024 – Oregon State University for more info.

Bridging Research and Practice in Global Health with Scientific Communications. Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families, 115, 2631 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 1 – 2 pm. In this seminar, Susannah Gibbs, PhD, MSPH will review key considerations for communicating research in applied public health settings to technical and non-technical audiences. She will also discuss the responsible use of generative AI tools in scientific writing, drawing on examples from her work leading technical writing functions for a global health implementation organization with a footprint in 40+ countries. Visit Bridging Research and Practice in Global Health with Scientific Communications – Oregon State University for more info.

Fall Choral Concert. PRAx, Detrick Hall, 470 SW 15^th Street, Corvallis. 7 pm. General admission $10, students free. The School of Visual, Performing, and Design Arts Presents: Fall Choral Concert. Performances by the Oregon State University choral program, including the OSU Chamber Choir, Vocal Ensemble, Bella Voce and the OSU Meistersingers. Directed by Dr. Steven Zielke and Dr. Sandra Babb. Visit Fall Choral Concert | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

Mule On Fire. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Mule On Fire bring their own particular Northwest weave of blues, folk, jazz, and traditional music. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.

Nutcracker. Magical Christmas Ballet. Austin Auditorium at The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 7 pm. Admission: $31 – $130. Give the gift of Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet to the whole family. Celebrate America’s favorite Christmas tradition with an international all-star cast that blends world class ballet with whimsical puppets, lavish costumes and stunning acrobatics. Share the tradition of pure Holiday magic and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score with friends and family of all ages. Don’t miss this chance to create warm glowing memories under the tree. Visit NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet Tickets Nov 15, 2024 07:00 PM Corvallis, OR | Ticketmaster for tickets and more info.

Corvallis Guitar Festival: Connie Sheu. Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, 333 NW 35th St, Corvallis. 7 – 9:30 pm. Admission: $10 – $45 ($45 is the two-day festival pass). Dr. Connie Sheu is a dynamic guitarist, devoted pedagogue, and ardent advocate of classical guitar. For two-day schedule visit https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a155bafe-2eac-4c25-b87e-c88ce2552fa6

Skye Consort & Emma Björling Concert Event. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Admission: Adults $25 , Students/Seniors $20. Skye Consort & Emma Björling perform trans-Atlantic music from Scandinavia, Ireland and the British Isles, French-Canada, and tunes of their own devising. They find enchanting stories and melodies, then bring them into the 21st century with worldly chamber-folk settings. Voices, fiddle, nyckelharpa, cello, bouzouki, banjo, and percussion riffing on whirling polskas, groovy reels, passionate love songs, breathtaking hymns, and original compositions. Visit Majestic Theatre | Performing Arts Center | Corvallis, OR for more info.

Vinegar Tom. PRAx, Ray Theater, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 7:30 – 9:30 pm. General admission $15, Senior $12, free for OSU students with valid student ID. Oregon State University Theatre kicks off its 2024-2025 Season of Scandal with Caryl Churchill’s experimental 1976 play, Vinegar Tom. Set in 17^th century England, the story depicts Alice and her cantankerous mother Joan who become targets of slander and persecution for their seemingly transgressive behavior. By combining historical witch trials with contemporary rock songs and witty dialogue, Churchill creates a haunting and timely examination of gender and power dynamics. Visit Fall Mainstage: Vinegar Tom | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

2024 Queervallis Pride Pageant. Whiteside Theatre. 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 – 10 pm. Admission: $10 – $15. All Ages. Presented by the Haus of Dharma, this annual LGBTQIA+ pageant is hosted by reigning Miss Queervallis Pride, Cherry Mae, and reigning Mx. Queervallis Pride, Spunk Rock. This year’s theme, *Divine Creatures*, promises an unforgettable night of fierce drag performances, extravagant looks, and pure artistry. Visit WHITESIDE THEATRE – Home for more info.

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