Corvallis Calendar: Friday to Friday, 9/13/24 to 9/20/24

Friday, September 13

Association of Oregon Counties District 5 Meeting. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. All Day Event. Two or more commissioners may attend this meeting hosted by Benton County. Visit Events – Benton County Board of Commissioners, Oregon (bentoncountyor.gov) for more info.

Pacific Threshold: Sandgren & Sandgren Painting the Oregon Coast with Friends 1978-2023. LaSells Stewart Center, Giustina Gallery, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Works by 53 artists commemorate 45 years of painting the Oregon coast 1978 – 2023. Visit Pacific Threshold: Sandgren & Sandgren- Painting the Oregon Coast with Friends 1978-2023 | The LaSells Stewart Center | Oregon State University for more info.

Liz Grant – Metalsmith. LaSells Stewart Center, Murdoch Gallery, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis.
Mon. – Fri., 8 am – 5 pm. Free. New to our artisan case in the Murdoch Gallery, and just in time for graduation gifting. The jewelry of Philomath, OR metalsmith Liz Grant is on view and available for purchase through September. Exhibition dates: June 7, 2024 – October 31, 2024. Visit https://lasells.oregonstate.edu/exhibit/liz-grant-metalsmith for more info.

The Big Picture: American Quilts from the Volckening Collection. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm Wednesday-Saturday until October 12. Free. Donations welcome. Free. When museums first started hanging quilts on walls, it was groundbreaking. The quilts were presented as large-scale works of art — big pictures — and that’s when people really began to recognize the greatness of quiltmaking in America. It was a distinct visual art form, with a rich, vibrant history. Visit https://bentoncountymuseums.org/exhibits/the-big-picture-american-quilts-from-the-volckening-collection/ for more info.

Family Storytime. Main Meeting Room. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. Free. Family Storytime is for children of all ages. 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. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Join us. Visit Family Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com)for more info.

Nolan Streitberger: Long Summer Days. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. Tuesday through Saturday, 12 – 5 pm. until September 28, 2024. Reception is Thursday, September 19, 5:30 – 7 pm. Admission is free (donations are gratefully accepted). Long Summer Days is a photo essay that follows Haley’s journey through childhood as she struggles with the boredom of living as a single child in the same small home where Streitberger grew up. She lives a nearly device free lifestyle, which leads her to explore the world and envelop herself in her imagination and creativity. These images include subtle undertones and rich metaphors that disrupt stereotypes of girls, while highlighting Haley’s delightfully unconsciousness strength, independence, defiance, and playfulness. Visit Long Summer Days – Nolan Streitberger – The Arts Center for more info.

Transformation / Reclamation: Daniela Naomi Molnar & Lee Emma. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. Tuesday through Saturday, 12 – 5 pm. Place and Time are honored and reimagined in the works of Transformation / Reclamation through sustained inquiry and sensorial collaboration with a continuously shifting world. With paintings, sculpture and poetry, artists Daniela Naomi Molnar and Lee Emma Running invite healing through the actions of witness, mourning and immersion in beauty. The work seeks to shift perspectives from despair to creative possibility, from trauma to wonder, from isolation to purpose. Visit Transformation / Reclamation – Daniela Naomi Molnar & Lee Emma Running – The Arts Center for more info.

Drop Spindle Demonstration. Corvallis Museum. 411 SW 2nd St Corvallis. 1 – 3 pm. Learn about the history of textile spinning and witness a live demonstration from Bellwether Wool Company. One of the simplest tools for spinning is a called a drop spindle. People have been spinning fiber for thousands of years using this ancient tool. On display this month in the Louis C Raymond exhibit in Corvallis Museum is an example of a drop spindle from Colombia, estimated to be over 400 years old. Visit Drop Spindle Demonstration – Benton County Museums for more info.

Amelia Day. The Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. A Girl, A Car, & A Guitar. West Coast Tour featuring Amelia Day w/ Jay & Hex. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.

Saturday, September 14

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.

Corvallis Farmers Market. Downtown Corvallis, First Street, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. The Corvallis Farmers Market happens Wednesdays and Saturdays, April through November, 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.

Insects & Art Field Day. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 10 am. Registration: $10. Ages: 6+. Participants will learn how to create habitats for beneficial insects, go on a bug hunt outside, and practice scientific identification. Next, we’ll meet some real live Madagascar hissing cockroaches and watch these amazing creatures as they paint on paper. Students will take what they’ve learned to create an art project to be displayed in the museum for the month of September. Taught by Heather Andrews, entomologist and artist. Visit Insects & Art Field Day – Benton County Museums for more info.

Puppy Fest. Willamette Grange #52. 27555 Greenberry Road, Corvallis. 10 am – 2 pm. A free, family friendly event. Learn about where to find a dog and how to care for it. Bring your well behaved leashed furry friend. Visit (9) Facebook or contact 541-609-8335 for more info.

The Big Picture: American Quilts from the Volckening Collection. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm Wednesday-Saturday until October 12. Free. Donations welcome. When museums first started hanging quilts on walls, it was groundbreaking. The quilts were presented as large-scale works of art — big pictures — and that’s when people really began to recognize the greatness of quiltmaking in America. It was a distinct visual art form, with a rich, vibrant history. Visit https://bentoncountymuseums.org/exhibits/the-big-picture-american-quilts-from-the-volckening-collection/ for more info.

Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire. HWY 223 & Grant Road, Kings Valley, OR. 10 am – 6 pm. Admission: Adult $22; Adult weekend pass $30; Child/Senior $10; Child/Senior weekend pass $15; Children 5 and under free; Active military free. Parking is free. No pets allowed. Visit (9) Facebook for more info.

Sculpting Theatrical Masks with The Majestic Theatre. Main Meeting Room. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 11 am – 12:30 pm. Ages: 16 and older. Registration is required for this free event. Join theatre director and craftsperson Sanaya Forbes as she walks workshop participants through the process of creating theatrical masks from plaster and paperclay. She’ll bring along samples of her own work for examination, finished masks which will soon appear onstage in the Majestic Theatre’s Fall Mainstage production of Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play. Visit Sculpting Theatrical Masks with The Majestic Theatre | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Bringing Greater Ease to Difficult Conversations. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 2 – 3:30 pm. Ages: Adults, Seniors. Join Anna Cassilly to explore the skills necessary to effectively communicate in a conflict. Anna will present an overview of the compassionate communication model developed by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg. It is a useful tool for building more connected relationships at home, work, and within the community. Anna has been teaching communication and conflict resolution skills for the past 30 years and is passionate about helping to create “the more beautiful world we know is possible.” Visit Bringing Greater Ease to Difficult Conversations | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Havana Night at Common Fields. 545 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis. 5:30 – 9 pm. Free. It’s salsa night at Common Fields. DJ Vito will be spinning the hottest timba, salsa, bachata, and Latin hits. Come enjoy the action at this family-friendly event. Visit Events Calendar – Common Fields Corvallis Food Truck Pod for more info.

Dance Planet. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 NW Circle Blvd. 7 – 8:45 pm. Admission to this family-friendly event is a suggested donation, $5–10 or more. 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to local environmental organizations. 7 – 7:30 pm: A 30-minute live music journey to provide a soundtrack for warming up, stretching, dancing, or just listening. 7:30 – 8:45 pm, George Beekman will DJ. Contact: georgebeekman@gmail.com for more info.

Jazz WRX Trio. The Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 – 10 pm. Catch the one and only Jazz WRX Trio at the Old World Deli. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.

Belly Laughs. Majestic Theatre. 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Admission: $16. Enjoy an evening with one pregnant comedian and many comedian-parents as they deliver the laughs paying homage to the miracle (or terrifying gauntlet) that is childbirth, child rearing, and generally being related to other people. Visit Majestic Theatre | Performing Arts Center | Corvallis, OR for more info.

Sunday, September 15

Philomath Farmers Market. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate Street, Philomath.
11 am – 3 pm. Free. Empower local food growers, producers, and makers to contribute to a thriving localized economy. Improve the accessibility, affordability, and availability of food within our community. Create inclusive space to foster community building and gathering to encourage collaboration, understanding, and shared experiences. Visit https://philomathfarmersmarket.org/ for more info.

Philomath pop kids club. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate Street, Philomath.
11 am – 3 pm. Visit each week to fill in your passport, taste new foods, join in fun activities, and get a $2 token to spend on your fruit or veggie of choice! Contact: janel@bountifulbackyard.org Sponsors: Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance and Bountiful Backyard

Live Music at Lumos: Jazz Palzz. Lumos Wine Co. 24000 Cardwell Hill Drive, Philomath. 2 – 4 pm. Free. Jazz Palzz is a six member, Corvallis jazz band performing tunes from the Great American Songbook. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy some wine and tunes. There is limited food available for purchase, so bringing a picnic or snacks to enjoy with your wine is encouraged. Visit Jazz Palzz – Lumos Wine Company for more info.

Corvallis Walking Seminar: Courtyard Marriott Lobby. 1^st and Adams Street. Corvallis. 4 pm. Placekeeping. If you care about community stewardship, this one-hour walking event is for you. Placekeeping has been described as the active care and maintenance of a place and its social fabric by the people who live and work there. Visit Corvallis Walking Tours (engagecorvallis.com) for more info.

Rooftop Tours. Sky High Brewing. 160 NW Jackson Avenue, Corvallis. 6:30 p.m. Admission: $19. The one-hour gathering covers major events in Corvallis history through the early 2000s. The event includes a half-pour of a Sky High brew. Binoculars welcome! Visit Corvallis Walking Tours (engagecorvallis.com).

Mid-Valley Bellydance Collective. The Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.

Monday, September 16

Corvallis Urban Renewal Agency. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers. 400 NW Harrison Blvd. Corvallis. 4 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend Corvallis Urban Renewal Agency meetings. This meeting is being held in-person and virtually and will include a public hearing. See the published agenda for meeting details and participation instructions. The public may register to watch the meeting live on the internet via this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cjjFCzcdTbyvW3bKrIDMew. Visit Corvallis Urban Renewal Agency | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Ecology tap talk: “There and Back Again – A Salmonid’s Tale to Restored Fish Passage in the Mid-Willamette.” Common Fields Truck Pod and Taproom, 545 SW 3^rd Street. 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Talk begins at 6 pm. Presentation by Marys River, Calapooia, Luckiamute, North Santiam, and South Santiam Watershed Councils, regarding proposed NOAA funding to restore fish passage in the Mid-Willamette watershed. Contact: nina@mrwc.org for more info.

City Council Meeting. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd, Corvallis. 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council meetings. This meeting will be held in-person and virtually. See the published agenda for meeting details and participation instructions. The public may register to watch the meeting live on the internet via this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h48yLjl4R-e0aaXxTfZmiQ. Visit City Council Meeting | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Full-Moon Ghost & True Crime Tour. The Clothes Tree. 204 Southwest Madison Avenue.
Corvallis. 7 pm. Admission: $29. Join the Ghost & True Crime Tour at the spookiest time of the month (full moon) for a spine-chilling adventure. Get ready to delve into the eerie world of ghosts, murder, and grisly accidents. You’ll spend an hour hearing hair-raising stories outside the downtown Corvallis buildings where these hauntings, crimes, and accidents have been reported. And you’ll probably soak up a little Corvallis history along the way. Visit Corvallis Walking Tours (engagecorvallis.com) for more info.

Moonlight Country Mixer. Mary’s River Grange Hall, 24707 Grange Hall Rd., Philomath. Every Monday 7 – 10:30 pm. Admission: $5/adults; $4/under 18. Presented by Jamie Lee Dancing & Coomer Dance and DJ. Parking is limited to the grange hall lot. Visit 042924-Moonlight-Mixer-May-flyer-2024.jpg (695×900) (philomathnews.com) for information.

Get There Car Free Challenge. Are you ready to win prizes for driving less? Join the Get There Car Free Challenge! Take the pledge to drive less and log your trips taken by transit, walking, biking, scooter, and carpooling. Learn more and sign up at GetThereOregon.org/Challenge. Contact: Lindsey.Almarode@corvallisoregon.gov for more info.

Tuesday, September 17

Benton County: Board Meeting. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am. Visit September 17, 2024 Tuesday Board Meeting – Benton County Board of Commissioners, Oregon (bentoncountyor.gov) for more info.

C.A.R.E. (Corvallis Area Resource Event). Parking garage. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. 645 NW Monroe Ave. Corvallis. 10 am – 2 pm. The Corvallis Area Resource Event (CARE) is an annual event hosted by the City of Corvallis and community partners to connect people in need with local resources in our community. Visit C.A.R.E. (Corvallis Area Resource Event) | 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. This event takes place at the Monroe Community Library, 380 N. 5th St., in Monroe. 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. Join us. Visit Little Listeners Storytime at the Monroe Community Library | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

READ Dogs. Meeting Room. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath.
3:30 – 4:30 pm. Ages: Children. Beginning readers are invited to practice reading in any language to a trained therapy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ Dogs) on the third Tuesday of the month. A permission form is required for children to participate and may be filled out on-site by parents/guardians. Limited spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit READ Dogs | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Civic Campus Community Engagement Task Force. The Civic Campus Community Engagement Task Force (CETF) will be meeting virtually at 5:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend CETF meetings. Community members who would like to attend the meeting virtually may do so using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UiXAXqZjRSGa12zcZ9szCQ. Community members who wish to offer written or verbal testimony by telephone or through their computer are encouraged to preregister with Patrick W. Rollens, patrick.rollens@corvallisoregon.gov or call 541-766-6368. Visit Civic Campus Community Engagement Task Force | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Southtown Stand & Farmer’s Market. Flicker & Fir Farm. 1465 SE Alexander Avenue, Corvallis.
5 – 7 pm. Every Tuesday through October 29. The Southtown Stand & Farmer’s Market hosts multiple vendors selling fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as other produce. You’ll also find animal products, international foods, vegan desserts, drinks, jams, pickles, plants, and more. There will be info booths, ready-to-eat food such as pizza and hearty salads, and more. It’s also child- and dog-friendly. Events – Flicker & Fir (flickerandfir.com)

Craft Night for Adults. Main Meeting Room. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Ages: 16+. Every third Tuesday of the month, try a new craft! Supplies provided. Or, bring your own project and hang out. Co-sponsored by The Arts Center and the Friends of the Library. September’s craft: macrame. Visit Craft Night for Adults | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Wednesday, September 18

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, 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.

Kids Day at the Corvallis Farmers’ Market. Corvallis Farmers’ Market. 1st & Jackson. Corvallis.
9 am – 1 pm. Kids Day events include some crafts and games. There will be other fun booths with activities, givaways, and free snacks for kids. For more information see https://locallygrown.org/about-cafm/kids-day/

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 us for an interactive storytime full of books, songs, and music. Visit Philomath Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Toddler Storytime. Main Meeting Room. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. Free. Toddler storytime occurs every Wednesday and is for children 1-3 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 | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Wednesday Noon Book Club. Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. The Philomath Noon Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of the month at the Philomath Community Library. Copies of book club books are available each month at the library; please ask at the front desk. Visit Wednesday Noon Book Club | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

CAAB Work Group Meeting – Utility Decarbonization. 12:30 pm. 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_XApSeqa1T5O93Cn-vx-M3w. Visit CAAB Work Group Meeting – Utility Decarbonization | Corvallis Oregon

Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 3 – 4 pm. Free. All ages. Get free, basic, one-on-one tech help from a library staff member. Bring your computer or device or use one of ours. 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 | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Crafternoon. Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath.
3:30 – 4:30 pm. Ages: Children, tweens. Children and their families are invited to join us on the third Wednesday of every month to explore open-ended crafts. Each month will feature different craft mediums. Most craft mediums offered are best for preschool-elementary school children. Visit Crafternoon | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Board. The Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Board (JEDI) will be meeting virtually at 5:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend JEDI meetings. Community members who would like to attend the meeting do so here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5cLjSloSRbWvnk33yLmhGQ. Community members who wish to offer written or verbal testimony by telephone or through their computer are encouraged to preregister with Patrick W. Rollens, patrick.rollens@corvallisoregon.gov or call 541-766-6368. Visit Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Board | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Advanced Guitar Classes. Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Ages: Teens, Adults. Students should already know G, G7, C, C7, D, and D7 chords and be familiar with the major scale in these keys. In two weeks we will learn +9, 9th, and 13th chords, how they are made and when to use them in songs. Visit Advanced Guitar Classes | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

The Skadadles at Common Fields. 545 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis. 6 p.m. Free. Join Common Fields for dinner and enjoy live music while you eat! Seating is limited and first-come, first-serve. All of the concerts are family friendly. Visit Common Fields Corvallis Food Truck Pod – Home for more info.

Corvallis Library Book Club. 2nd Floor Board Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 6 – 7 pm. Ages: Adults, Seniors. The Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Book Club is open to everyone! We meet to discuss fiction and nonfiction every third Wednesday of the month, though this club will be on hiatus over the summer and will start up again in the fall. Visit Corvallis Library Book Club | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Planning Commission. 6:30 pm. This Planning Commission meeting will be conducted online only. Please contact the Planning Division (541-766-6908 or planning@corvallisoregon.gov) if you need special accommodation to be able to participate. Visit Planning Commission | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Free Film Showing: “Undivide Us.” Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 7 pm. This event is being co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Corvallis and the LWV of Linn County. “Undivide Us” explores conversations around the most divisive topics of our time and uncovers the potential for healing conversation. Following the film, attendees will have an opportunity to talk about their responses to “Undivide Us.” Visit League of Women Voters of Corvallis website (lwvcorvallis.org) for more info.

Philomath Bluegrass Workshop and Jam. Mary’s River Grange Hall, 24707 Grange Hall Rd, Philomath. 7-10 pm on the second Wednesday each month. Admission:$7 Adults; $5 Youth. Thirty minutes of instruction from excellent artists, 2 1/2 hours of jamming. Visit (14) Facebook for more info.

Thursday, September 19

Mass Timber Research and Design Innovation Symposium. LaSells Stewart Center. 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 9 am – 6:30 pm. Free. The TallWood Design Institute in the College of Forestry is hosting the seventh annual Mass Timber Research and Design Innovation Symposium. Come hear from architecture, wood science and engineering faculty from the University of Oregon and Oregon State University about important mass timber research progress. Visit 2024 Mass Timber Research & Design Innovation Symposium – Oregon State University for more info.

Preschool Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. Free. Preschool storytime is for children 3-5 years old and happens every Thursday. 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 Preschool Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Monroe Baby Storytime. Monroe Children’s Area, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 – 11:15 am. Join to read, sing, rhyme and move, followed by free play. Thursdays at 11:00 am, for ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Visit Monroe Baby Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Council Work Session. Madison Avenue Meeting Room. 500 SW Madison Ave. Corvallis. 4 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council work sessions. This work session will be held in-person and virtually. See the published agenda for work session details and participation instructions. The public may register to watch the meeting live on the internet via this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Cn9uFbPdQPitvIsruGAczQ. Visit Council Work Session | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Talk Like a Pirate Day: Teen Buccaneer Bash. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 4 – 5 pm. Grades: 6^th – 12^th. Celebrate the annual “Talk Like a Pirate Day” at this swashbuckling soirée! Get ready for games, food, crafts and pirate themed contests and prizes. Ready your sealegs, feel free to dress like a scallywag with your most pirate-y attire. And may the best buccaneer win. Registration is recommended but not required for attendance. Visit Talk Like a Pirate Day: Teen Buccaneer Bash | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Corvallis Arts Walk. Downtown Corvallis. 4 – 8 pm. The Corvallis Arts Walk (CAW) is a monthly celebration put on by local artists on the third Thursday of each month. Check out the stunning visual art at the venues below and enjoy the creative spirit of the Corvallis community. Visit Corvallis Arts Walk – Stunning Local Art – The Arts Center for more info.

Nolan Streitberger: Long Summer Days Artist Reception. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis.5:30 – 7 pm. Artist talk at 6 pm. For more info visit Long Summer Days – Nolan Streitberger – The Arts Center.

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 (bentoncountyor.gov) for more info.

School Board Special Meeting. Corvallis School District, 1555 SW 35th St, Corvallis.
6:30 – 9:30 pm. Open to the public. Times and locations are subject to change. Visit Calendar – Corvallis School District (csd509j.net) for more info.

Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jam. The Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.

Audubon Program: “Albatross Research on Campbell Island, New Zealand.” Oak Room, Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. All ages welcome, masks optional.
6:30 – 7 pm social gathering; 7 – 7:30 pm ASC meeting; 7:30 – 8:30 pm presentation by speaker Peter Moore. Online option available. Contact: audubon.corvallis@gmail.com for more info.

Friday, September 20

Liz Grant – Metalsmith. LaSells Stewart Center, Murdoch Gallery, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis.
Mon. – Fri., 8 am – 5 pm. Free. New to our artisan case in the Murdoch Gallery, and just in time for graduation gifting. The jewelry of Philomath, OR metalsmith Liz Grant is on view and available for purchase through September. Exhibition dates: June 7, 2024 – September 30, 2024. Visit https://lasells.oregonstate.edu/exhibit/liz-grant-metalsmith for more info.

Family Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. Free. Family Storytime is for children of all ages. 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. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Join us. Visit Family Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

After School Pokemon League. Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Ages: Tweens, Teens. Celebrate Pokemon with games, cards, crafts and snacks. Visit After School Pokemon League | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Pacific Threshold: Exhibit Reception. LaSells Stewart Center. Giustina Gallery. 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 5 – 7:30 pm. Works by 53 artists commemorate 45 years of painting the Oregon coast 1978 – 2023. Visit Pacific Threshold: Sandgren & Sandgren- Painting the Oregon Coast with Friends 1978-2023 | The LaSells Stewart Center | Oregon State University for more info.

Library Takeover for Adults: Nerf Night. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6:15 – 8:15 pm. Ages: 18+. Join us for snacks, crafts, and Nerf games after hours in the library! Visit Library Takeover for Adults: Nerf Night! | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Bingo at the Grange. Willamette Grange Hall, 27555 Greenberry Rd. (Corner of 99W and Greenberry Rd.) All ages welcome. $10 per pack (3 cards per page), Plus a Blackout card $1 each, 50/50 Drawing. Enjoy a family friendly evening of BINGO and games at Willamette Community and Grange Hall. Popcorn and sodas available. Funds go to help Willamette Grange Hall restoration. Contact: 541-609-8335 for more info.

Maxtivity Maker Mayhem. Corvallis Community Center. 2601 NW Tyler Avenue, Corvallis.
6:30 – 9pm. Admission: Tickets start at $4. Ages: 21+ Maxtivity presents Maxtivity Maker Mayhem: The Ultimate Craft Challenge! Watch as five teams battle it out in the ultimate craft competition to be crowned MAX Maker! Inspired by shows like Chopped, Making It, and Iron Chef this event pits makers against one another to be the most creative with only the supplies provided to them. Doors open at 6:30pm. Competition begins at 7:00pm. Visit Maxtivity Maker Mayhem: Ultimate Craft Challenge (givebutter.com) for more info.

End of Summer Beaver Bash. Student Experience Center Plaza (SEC Plaza), Outside. 2251 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis OR. 7 – 11 pm. Free. Students. The End of Summer Beaver Bash is an event to celebrate summer ending and the start of a new school year. Come alone or bring some friends to experience a foam dance party held in the SEC Plaza with a DJ performance. Students will receive foam light-up wands, glow sticks and pre-packaged snacks at the event. Come for early check-in at 7 p.m. for a chance to win some BIG prizes! Visit End of Summer Beaver Bash – Oregon State University for more info.

Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play. Majestic Theatre. 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Admission: $16 – $18. After the collapse of civilization, a group of survivors share a campfire and begin to piece together the plot of The Simpsons episode “Cape Feare” entirely from memory. Seven years later, this and other snippets of pop culture (sitcom plots, commercials, jingles and pop songs) have become the live entertainment of a post-apocalyptic society, sincerely trying to hold onto its past. Seventy-five years later, these are the myths and legends from which new forms of performance are created. Visit Majestic Theatre | Performing Arts Center | Corvallis, OR for more info.

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