Corvallis Calendar: Friday to Friday, Oct. 4 to 11

Friday, October 4

OSU Art + Design: Staff and Faculty Exhibition. Fairbanks Hall, Fairbanks Gallery & Praxis Gallery. 220 SW 26^th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 4:30 pm until October 25. Free. The OSU Staff and Faculty Exhibition is in its 14th year. Save the date to view and celebrate your co-workers’ creativity. Visit OSU Art + Design: Staff and Faculty Exhibition – 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.

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 until October 25. 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.

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.

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.

GreenGable Farm Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze. 24689 Grange Hall Road, Philomath. Hours:
10 am – 5 pm Sunday through Friday/9 am – 6 pm Saturday. The Pumpkin Patch and Corm Maze with a Scavenger Hunt will be open until October 31. Visit Flower Farm & Pumpkin Patch, Philomath, Greengable for more info.

Corn Maze @ The Melon Shack. Corner of HWY 20 and NE Garden Ave., Corvallis. Hours:
10 am – 6 pm Monday through Friday/9 am – 6 pm Saturday and Sunday. Admission: $4 – $18. Activities include a pumpkin patch, hay ride, train ride, super slide & tire pyramid, and a haunted corn maze. Hours vary for activities. Visit The Melon Shack for more info.

Philomath Library Display. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate Street, Philomath.
10 am – 6 pm. This is one of the Philomath Open Studios Tour Preview shows. Visit PhilomathOpenStudios.com for more info.

Family Storytime. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. 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 them. Visit Family Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Transformation / Reclamation: Daniela Naomi Molnar & Lee Emma. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. Tuesday through Saturday, 12 – 5 pm until October 26. 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.

Anthropology Lecture Series Fall 2024. Strand Agriculture Hall, 111. 170 SW Waldo Place, Corvallis. 12 pm – 1 pm. Free. Oct. 4 – Strand 111. Razan Ghazzawi, Oregon State University, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | “The Politics of Queer Dissent: A Transnational Perspective.” 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. Visit Anthropology Lecture Series Fall 2024 – Oregon State University for more info.

Ettihad Welcome. Student Experience Center (SEC), Suite #380, 2251 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 3 – 5 pm. Join them at the Ettihad Cultural Center to celebrate the beginning of the new school year. Their student staff will give a tour of their cozy center and offer yummy snacks and hot teas. Visit Ettihad Welcome! – Oregon State University for more info.

Teen Advisory Group. 2^nd Floor Board Room. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 4 – 5 pm. Free. Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and have a say in making the library a more awesome place. Be involved in the community and meet new people while helping to plan teen events. Talk books, movies, music, and games, and work on team building. Snacks are provided. Apply to join. Visit Teen Advisory Group | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Family Fun Night. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 5 – 7 pm. Free. Ages: 2 – 12. Enjoy a night of family fun. They have a range of activities including music, STEAM, trading cards, games, and more. Visit Family Fun Night | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

The Magic Barrel: A Reading to Fight Hunger. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis.
6 pm: Doors open; 7 pm: Short readings with musical interludes. Admission: $12. Enjoy a delightful evening of food, drink, music, and readings by writers from the Pacific Northwest, and support Stone Soup in the process. Sponsored by OSU Center for the Humanities. Visit Home | Magic Barrel for more info.

FREE Film Fridays: A Perfect Day for Caribou. PRAx, Detrick Concert Hall, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 7 pm. Screening and discussion with filmmaker Jeff Rutherford. Visit FREE Film Fridays: A Perfect Day for Caribou – Oregon State University for more info.

Flynn Creek Circus: The Heavy Lift. Avery Park, Townsend Shelter, 1200 SW Avery Park Drive, Corvallis. 7 pm. Come see the circus. ‘The Heavy Lift’ is an original, comic, Film Noire circus featuring world class acrobats, aerialists and variety entertainers. Visit Flynn Creek Circus – Pushing Traditions to the Edge for more info.

Requiem Strings. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Requiem Strings guitar demo featuring music from The Vam Commanders and substitute a tribute to The Who. Win a custom bass. $10 raffle tickets. 100% proceeds to Jackson Street Youth Shelter. For info visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon.

Fall Folk Show – Corvallis Music Collective Fundraiser. Whiteside Theatre. 461 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 – 9 pm. Featuring local artists: Fiona Daley, Big Fir, Urchin Care, Sprout. Admission:
$15 pre-sale/$20 at the door. Visit WHITESIDE THEATRE – Home for more info.

Love Letters. PRAx, Ray Theater, 470 SW 15^th Street, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Admission: $50. OSU President Emeritus Ed Ray and Professor Emeritus Charlotte Headrick in “Love Letters,” by A.R. Gurney. Two terrific contributors to the arts at Oregon State University present a benefit performance of “Love Letters,” a Pulitzer-Prize-nominated play in which two friends—who might have been more—read the correspondence they have exchanged over 50 years. The play is powerful, retrospective and very funny. Visit Love Letters | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

Lindy Hop Dance: Basic Lesson and Social Dance. Women’s Building, 116, 160 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 7:50 – 10:30 pm. Free. Join them for the first dance of the year. They will be teaching a basic lesson in the fun vintage style of Lindy Hop for the first hour, followed by social dancing where any style of swing is welcome. A partner is not required, just show up ready to move. Check in starts at 7:50 and the lesson starts at 8:00. Visit Lindy Hop Dance: Basic Lesson and Social Dance – Oregon State University for more info.

The People’s Ecochallenge. The People’s Ecochallenge is a month-long program to take action for a better shared future. From Oct 1 – 31, commit to trying and doing new things. Together, build a sustainable world and a healthy planet. Think about and act on proven solutions through 100+ actions across nine categories. Join an existing team, create a new one, or join the global Community team. Contact/Info: contact@ecochallenge.org, Ecochallenge.org.

Saturday, October 5

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.

Cider Day Saturday. Willamette Grange Hall, 27555 Greenberry Rd, (Corner of 99W and Greenberry Rd.) Corvallis. 10 am – 2 pm. Fresh apple cider pressing from washed local no -spray apples, free tasting, music, games, fun, and historic Grange Hall tours. Bring a container to fill (with donation). Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.

Government Comment Corner – Mayor Maughan. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. 645 NW Monroe Ave. 10 am. Mayor Maughan will host Government Comment Corner in the historic wing of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Please stop by to say hello and ask questions about local government. Visit Government Comment Corner – Mayor Maughan | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Fort Hoskins History Day. 38150 Fort Hoskins Road, Philomath. 10 am. Free. Fort Hoskins History Day will be an immersive event celebrating the rich history and culture of the 19th century and the local heritage of the Willamette Valley. The event features a variety of hands-on activities, demonstrations, and presentations, each offering unique insights into different aspects of historical and cultural practices. Visit (20+) Fort Hoskins History Day | Facebook for more info.

Museum Kids. Shapes & stitches. Moreland Room. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 10 am – 12 pm. Learn about quilts throughout history in this free family day at the Philomath Museum. Design a pattern, try a hand at sewing, or make a yarn character in these hands-on craft stations for kids! A live demonstration of hand quilting by the Mary’s River Quilt Guild will be on site. Visit Museum Kids! Shapes & Stitches – Benton County Museums for more info.

Philomath Library Display. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate Street, Philomath.
10 am – 2 pm. This is one of the Philomath Open Studios Tour Preview shows. Visit PhilomathOpenStudios.com for more info.

Saturday Stories. Main Meeting Room. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. All ages. Storytime is a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Visit Saturday Stories | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Digital Life: Computer Security & Online Privacy. 2^nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 11 am – 12 pm. Ages: Adults, Seniors. Learn about tools, resources, and practices for computer security and privacy online in this free, librarian-led workshop in the 2nd floor classroom. Visit Digital Life: Computer Security & Online Privacy | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Lego Saturday. Philomath Meeting Room. Philomath Community Library. 1050 Applegate St. Philomath. 11 am – 12 pm. All ages. Free play with Legos and Duplos. Spend the afternoon building LEGO and DUPLO creations! Visit Lego Saturday | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) 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.

Artisan Market at Common Fields. 545 SW 3^rd St., Corvallis. 12 – 7 pm. Free. Find all your favorite artisan vendors showcasing their best. Visit Events Calendar – Common Fields Corvallis Food Truck Pod for more info.

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

Dead Serious. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 3 pm & 7 pm. Admission: Adults $16, Students/Seniors $14. It’s Los Angeles in the Spring of 1943 at the studio of the radio program “Dead Serious.” What happens when a murder actually takes place on the set of this popular murder mystery program? When a poorly disguised man appears at the door of private detectives, Gail Bennett and Rita Miller, the story begins to unfold – revealing more questions than answers. A meddlesome tabloid reporter, a vindictive sister, a couple of thugs with issues, and you’ve got the makings of a romp through the black and white world of noir – but this time in living color and with laughs along the way. Visit Majestic Theatre | Performing Arts Center | Corvallis, OR for more info.

OSU Beavers Football. Reser Stadium, 660 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 3:30 pm. Admission: See website. The Beavers vs. Colorado State. Visit Oregon State University Athletics – Official Athletics Website (osubeavers.com) for more info.

Flynn Creek Circus: The Heavy Lift. Avery Park, Townsend Shelter, 1200 SW Avery Park Drive, Corvallis. 4pm and 7 pm. (Adults only 21+). Come see the circus. ‘The Heavy Lift’ is an original, comic, Film Noire circus featuring world class acrobats, aerialists and variety entertainers. Visit Flynn Creek Circus – Pushing Traditions to the Edge for more info.

Dance Planet. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 NW Circle Blvd. 7 – 8:30 pm. Move to a rhythmic flow of music from around the world and across the decades with DJ George Beekman. The journey starts with a few minutes of gentle warm-up music and builds into more high-energy global grooves before returning to a peaceful landing space. Suggested donation, $5–10 or more. 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to local environmental organizations. Contact: georgebeekman@gmail.com Sponsor: Dance Planet

Petty Fever ft. Bad Reputation. Russell Tripp Performance Center, Takena Hall, LBCC, Ellingson Rd SW, Albany. 7 – 10 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Admission: $25 – $35. Go see a tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. Bad Reputation will be opening the show. This is a benefit concert for Jackson Street Youth Services. Visit PETTY FEVER ft. Bad Reputation | Mid-Valley Prod. (midvalleyproductions.org) for more info.

Ludicrous Speed. Whiteside Theatre. 461 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 – 11 pm. Admission: $10 – $15. Horn-heavy ska band from Corvallis Oregon. Channeling ska from all over the music-verse. Visit WHITESIDE THEATRE – Home for more info.

Sunday, October 6

Terra Bella 4^th Annual Harvest Fest. Terra Bella Farm, 6959 Northeast Elliott Circle, Corvallis.
10 am – 7 pm. Free (fee for bounce house, face painting, S’more station, & adult crafts). Feed and pet alpacas, goats, chickens and ducks. Family-friendly with face painting, scavenger hunt, children’s crafts, S’more station, bounce house, and beautiful family photo ops. Grown-up friendly with local artisans, craft stations, live music, adult beverages, great views and selfie spots. Visit (20+) 4th Annual Harvest Fest | Facebook for more info.

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 a passport, taste new foods, join in fun activities, and get a $2 token to spend on a fruit and veggie of choice. Contact: janel@bountifulbackyard.org
Sponsors: LBLHEA and Bountiful Backyard.

Flynn Creek Circus: The Heavy Lift. Avery Park, Townsend Shelter, 1200 SW Avery Park Drive, Corvallis. 1 pm and 4 pm. Come see the circus. ‘The Heavy Lift’ is an original, comic, Film Noire circus featuring world class acrobats, aerialists and variety entertainers. Visit Flynn Creek Circus – Pushing Traditions to the Edge for more info.

Love Letters. PRAx, Ray Theater, 470 SW 15^th Street, Corvallis. 2 pm. Admission: $50. OSU President Emeritus Ed Ray and Professor Emeritus Charlotte Headrick in “Love Letters,” by A.R. Gurney. Two terrific contributors to the arts at Oregon State University present a benefit performance of “Love Letters,” a Pulitzer-Prize-nominated play in which two friends—who might have been more—read the correspondence they have exchanged over 50 years. The play is powerful, retrospective and very funny. Visit Love Letters | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

Dead Serious. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 3 pm. Admission: Adults $16, Students/Seniors $14. It’s Los Angeles in the Spring of 1943 at the studio of the radio program “Dead Serious.” What happens when a murder actually takes place on the set of this popular murder mystery program? When a poorly disguised man appears at the door of private detectives, Gail Bennett and Rita Miller, the story begins to unfold – revealing more questions than answers. A meddlesome tabloid reporter, a vindictive sister, a couple of thugs with issues, and you’ve got the makings of a romp through the black and white world of noir – but this time in living color and with laughs along the way. Visit Majestic Theatre | Performing Arts Center | Corvallis, OR for more info.

Bingo at Common Fields. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis. 3 – 5 pm. All ages. Free to play. Visit Recurring Events – Common Fields Corvallis Food Truck Pod for more info.

Open 2 Mics. The Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 5 pm. Free. Old World Deli’s open Mic night. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.

Monday, October 7

100 Reasons. OSU Valley Library Lawn, 201 SW Waldo Pl, Corvallis. 8 am – 10 pm. When times get hard, it is important to be reminded of all of the beautiful things that life has to offer. 100 Reasons is a walk-through, interactive exhibit of some of these reasons. Visit 100 Reasons – Oregon State University for more info.

NASA Ambassador: Moon Viewing. Philomath Meeting Room. Philomath Community Library. 1050 Applegate St. Philomath. 3:30 – 5:30 pm. For elementary school students and their families. Learn about Earth’s closest celestial neighbor, the Moon. The Library’s Solar System Ambassador will share Moon facts and crafts with children and their families. Weather permitting, attendees will view the Moon through a telescope. Please dress for the weather. Visit NASA Ambassador: Moon Viewing | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

City Council Executive Session (1st). Downtown Fire Station, Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. 5 pm. The public may not attend executive sessions, but representatives of the news media may attend and, while information obtained during the session may not be printed, it may be used as background. Decisions are not made during executive sessions; a consensus may be reached, but all decisions resulting from information obtained in executive session are made during a public meeting. For more info, visit City Council Executive Session (1st) | Corvallis Oregon.

City Council Meeting. Downtown Fire Station, Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. 6 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council meetings. This meeting will be held in-person and virtually. Visit City Council Meeting | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

City Council Executive Session (2nd). Downtown Fire Station, Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. 8 pm. The public may not attend executive sessions, but representatives of the news media may attend and, while information obtained during the session may not be printed, it may be used as background. Decisions are not made during executive sessions; a consensus may be reached, but all decisions resulting from information obtained in executive session are made during a public meeting. For more info, visit City Council Executive Session (1st) | Corvallis Oregon.

Tuesday, October 8

Tuesday Morning Greeters. Country Vitamins, 919 NW Circle Blvd #E, 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 October 8, 2024 Goal-setting Meeting – Benton County Board of Commissioners, Oregon (bentoncountyor.gov) for more info.

Philomath Library Display. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate Street, Philomath.
9 am – 7 pm. This is one of the Philomath Open Studios Tour Preview shows. Visit PhilomathOpenStudios.com for more info.

Coffee With Your Economic Development Office. Timber Towne Coffee, 1427 Main Street, Philomath. 10 – 11 am. The Corvallis-Benton County Economic Development Office invites the community to a 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.

Infant Storytime. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis.
10:30 – 11 am. Free every Tuesday for children 0-12 months 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. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Join them. Visit Infant Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) 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. Join them. Visit Little Listeners Storytime at the Monroe Community Library | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) 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.

Teen Sketch Club. Main Meeting Room. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 4 – 5 pm. Ages: Teens. Calling all teen artists. Like to draw, paint, doodle, or collage? Bring a favorite pencil and some creativity to Sketch Club. It will meet the second Tuesday of each month for an hour of studio time filled with new art challenges, contests, learning and practicing new techniques, and lots of fun. For Grades 6-12. Visit Teen Sketch Club | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) 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.

Civic Campus Community Engagement Task Force. 5 pm. The Civic Campus Community Engagement Task Force (CETF) will be meeting virtually. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend CETF meetings. 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)

Fall into hiSTORIES. Courtyard Marriot, 400 SW 1st Street, Corvallis. 5:15 and 6:45 pm. Admission: $15. Come uncover Corvallis truths even long-time locals are surprised to learn. Spend an hour strolling through autumn streets going beyond the familiar landmarks into lesser-known local lore. Visit Corvallis Walking Tours (engagecorvallis.com) for more info.

Trivia Night at Common Fields. 545 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis. 6 – 8 pm. Free. Join Common Fields for trivia night. 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. People wishing to participate may submit comments in writing, speak during the meeting, or simply observe the meeting. Visit Historic Resources Commission | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Wednesday, October 9

Coffee with a Cop – Wednesday Farmers’ Market. Downtown Corvallis, First Street, Corvallis. 9 – 11 am. Come on down to the Wednesday Farmers’ Market for our Coffee with a Cop booth. Coffee with a Cop brings police officers and community members together – over coffee – to discuss issues and learn more about each other. The goal of Coffee with a Cop is to break down the barriers between police officers and community they serve by building relationships – “one cup at a time.” Visit Coffee with a Cop – Wednesday Farmers’ Market | Corvallis 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: The Role of Language Access in Addressing Health Equity and Inclusion. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 9:30 – 11:30 am. Dues are currently $110 for a full year. Membership can start at any quarter. Presenter: Rocio Munoz, Interim Healthy Communities Division Manager / Health Equity, Engagement, and Communications Manager at Benton County Health Department. Whether it’s for health care or other social services, creating opportunities for community members to receive important information in the language that is most accessible for them builds overall community resiliency and impacts the social determinants of health. Learn about this topic from Benton Health staff. Visit 2024 Fall SOC Print Final.pdf – Google Drive 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 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. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Join them. Visit Toddler Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Squishtivities. Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath.
11 am – 12 pm. Ages: 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 (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Lunch & Learn: Creating a Personalized Dream Future with Jim Kuhlman. Corvallis Chamber of Commerce, 420 NW 2nd St., Corvallis. 11:30 am – 1 pm. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.

Random Review: Solito. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 1 pm. Ages: Adults. Random Review is a deep exploration of a selected book by a reviewer with expertise on the topic or theme of that book. Visit Random Review: Solito | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Academy for Lifelong Learning: Through Other Eyes: How Animals Sense a World We Don’t Even Know Exists. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Dues are currently $110 for a full year. Membership can start at any quarter. Ed Yong, in his book An Immense World, leads the class through the ways in which life on this planet has developed, adapted, and improved sensory systems to see things humans can’t see, hear things they can’t hear, and to smell, taste, touch, and detect electromagnetic stimuli they don’t even know exist. Presenter: Scott Heppell, Associate Professor, Agricultural Sciences, OSU. Visit 2024 Fall SOC Print Final.pdf – Google Drive for more info.

Orange Media Network Fall Open House. 4^th Floor of the Student Experience Center, 2251 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 4 – 6 pm. Join them for an inside look at Orange Media Network (OMN), where creativity meets opportunity. Visit Orange Media Network Fall Open House – Oregon State University for more info.

General Election Candidate Fair. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6 – 7:30 pm. Candidates for Corvallis City Council, Benton County Commissioner, and House District 16 will be on hand. Come and meet candidates, get questions answered and engage in democracy. Contact: https://lwvcorvallis.org/contact-voter-services/ Visit Upcoming Events in the Community | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition (sustainablecorvallis.org) for more info. Sponsors: League of Women Voters of Corvallis and Linn Benton NAACP

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 (bentoncountyor.gov) for more info.

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

The Shining at Whiteside Theatre. Whiteside Theatre, 461 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Admission: $8. A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter, where a sinister presence influences the father into violence. At the same time, his psychic son sees horrifying forebodings from both the past and the future. Visit WHITESIDE THEATRE – Home for more info.

Baby Bundle Talk. Asbury Dining Room, 3680 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis. 7 – 8:30 pm. Free, registration required. Corvallis Clinic obstetricians present a 90-minute talk covering the most important topics for moms and dads-to-be. Learn all about the signs of labor, birthing options, techniques for coping with pain, when to call a doctor, partner help during labor, choosing the baby’s doctor, plus more. Parking is available at the back of the building, and the entrance to the classroom is under the blue awning. Visit Baby Bundle Talk – Pollywog (pollywogfamily.org) for more info.

2024 Champinefu Series: Traditional and Contemporary Indigenous Music of Western Oregon. PRAx Detrick Concert Hall, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 7 – 8:30 pm. Admission: Free. Pre-registration required: bit.ly/2024champinefu1. Hosted by Bobby Mercier, Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde. The popular Champinefu Series returns with a live evening of shati pi boom boom (Songs & Drumming) with Grand Ronde Drum and Round Dance Singers. Tickets for sold-out events may become available based on no-shows or relinquished tickets. Visit 2024 Champinefu Series: shati pi boom boom: Traditional and Contemporary Indigenous Music of Western Oregon | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Bluegrass Jam/ Workshop. Marys River Grange, 24707 Grange Hall Rd., Philomath. 7 – 10 pm. Adults $7,18 and under $5. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.

Thursday, October 10

Autumn Dine-Out to Support CASA. Naked Crepe Café, 1425 Monroe Avenue, Corvallis.
8 am – 8 pm. Support CASA – Voices for Children at the Naked Crepe Café. Order up some amazing crepes featuring locally sourced produce – 15% of all proceeds for the day will be donated to supporting children in need. Visit Dine-Out Events | CASA – Voices for Children (casa-vfc.org) for more info.

Downtown Parking Task Force Meeting. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 10 am – 11:30 am. The Downtown Parking Task Force (DPTF) will be meeting at the Madison Avenue Meeting Room and virtually online via Zoom. Visit Downtown Parking Task Force Meeting | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Philomath Library Display. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate Street, Philomath.
10 am – 6 pm through October 31. This is one of the Philomath Open Studios Tour preview shows. Visit PhilomathOpenStudios.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. 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 (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Digital Life: Google Maps. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. 2nd Floor Classroom. 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 11 am – 12 pm. Ages: Adults, Seniors. Learn to shop safely, find product reviews and compare prices. Bring a computer or use one of ours. Visit Digital Life: Google Maps | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Academy for Lifelong Learning: Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley/Reconstructing Valley Environments. 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Online only. Dues are currently $110 for a full year. Membership can start at any quarter. Presenter: David G. Lewis, Member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Indigenous Studies, OSU. This presentation will address the Kalapuya tribes and their culture. Lewis will introduce his new book, Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley, and discuss further research into the environmental histories of the valley that show what the original character of the Willamette Valley was prior to the removal of the tribes. Visit 2024 Fall SOC Print Final.pdf – Google Drive for more info.

Ignite Children’s Environmental Health Research Colloquium: Protecting Children’s Environmental Health – Research to Action. OSU Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families, 115, 2631 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 3 – 5 pm. The OSU ASPIRE Children’s Environmental Health Center invites you to their annual Ignite Research Colloquium. Learn how ASPIRE Center pilot project awardees past and present are working to accelerate research into action to protect kids’ health where they live, learn and play. The event will be followed by a networking reception. Visit Ignite Children’s Environmental Health Research Colloquium: Protecting Children’s Environmental Health – Research to Action – Oregon State University for more info.

Cedar Visits the Valley Library. The OSU Valley Library, Kow Lounge, Main Floor, 201 SW Waldo Place, Corvallis. 4 pm. Visit Cedar, OSU’s wellness dog. Accommodation requests related to a disability for events at the OSU Valley Library should be made to Angela Haney: (541) 737-1350, LibraryAccommodations@oregonstate.edu Visit Cedar Visits the Valley Library – Oregon State University 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. Visit Council Work Session | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Benton Community Foundation Grand Opening. 340 NW 5^th Street, Corvallis. 4 – 6 pm. They’re excited to announce the Grand Opening of the Jim & Cheryl Jordan Leadership and Learning Center and BCF Offices. Celebrate with them. The ribbon cutting with the Corvallis Chamber will be at 4:30pm. Refreshments and dessert will be available. This is a community event, so help spread the word. Anyone is welcome. Visit (20+) BCF and Jim & Cheryl Jordan Leadership and Learning Center Grand Opening | Facebook for more info.

Linn Benton NAACP October Meeting. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 6 – 8pm. This monthly membership meeting will include branch elections and is being held on Zoom only. Visit Linn Benton NAACP Branch #1118 – Events for more info.

School Board Business Meeting. Corvallis School District, 1555 SW 35th St, Corvallis. 6:30 – 9:30 pm. All school board meetings, work sessions, and retreats are open to the public, but executive sessions are not open to the public. Times and locations are subject to change. Extra meetings are sometimes scheduled and types of meetings sometimes change. Visit Calendar – Corvallis School District (csd509j.net) 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.

Friday, October 11

Philomath Library Display. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate Street, Philomath.
10 am – 6 pm through October 31. This is one of the Philomath Open Studios Tour Preview shows. Visit PhilomathOpenStudios.com for more info.

Bloktoberfest 2024. Block 15 Brewing, Jefferson Ave. between 3rd & 4th Streets, Corvallis.
5 – 11 pm. Block 15 is taking over the street next to their Downtown Pub in Corvallis and partying under the big tent with live music, German-style food and beer, games, contests, food carts, and college football on the big screen. Visit Bloktoberfest 2024 — Block 15 Brewing for more info.

Meet Your Streets History Tour. Courtyard Corvallis by Marriott. 400 SW 1st Street, Corvallis.
5:30 pm. Every first Friday through October. Admission: Free w/ reservation. These free guided walking tours connect walkers to new stories each month as they explore an invisible side of downtown Corvallis on foot. More than a tour; it’s an invitation to connect with the heartbeat of the city. Visit Corvallis Walking Tours (engagecorvallis.com) for more info.

Tween Takeover: NERF. Main Meeting Room. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Ages: Tweens(4^th grade to 5^th grade). Registration for this event will be open from September 28, 2024 @ 12:00pm to October 11, 2024 @ 4:00pm. Tweens in 4th & 5th grade, play Nerf Games at the library! Un-modded Nerf equipment is welcome. Safety glasses are required and provided by the library. Permission forms must be signed by a parent or guardian and are available at the library. Forms may also be printed from here. Visit Tween Takeover: NERF | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Ranky Tanky. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th Street, Corvallis. 7 pm. PRAx Prelude 6 pm. Admission: $30/ $5 OSU Employee. Grammy-winning South Carolina quintet performing powerful, energizing, and timeless music born from the Gullah culture of the southeastern sea islands. On these islands, African traditions interfused with songs of perseverance and the development of Black American music. Roughly translated, “Ranky Tanky” is a Gullah expression meaning “Get Funky!” Tickets for sold-out events may become available based on no-shows or relinquished tickets. A standby line forms at the Box Office beginning 60 minutes before the performance. Visit Ranky Tanky – SOLD OUT | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

Enjoy The Ride. The Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Enjoy the Ride playing Rock, Soul, Funk, Smooth Jazz and much more in a mix of recognizable hits and deep cuts. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.

Naughty But Nerdy. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Admission: $16. Join the Majestic for a night of sensual-yet-sagacious stand-up comedy from some of our favorite acts from around the Pacific Northwest. Visit Majestic Theatre | Performing Arts Center | Corvallis, OR for more info.

Side Hustle. Whiteside Theatre. 461 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 – 10 pm. Admission: $10 – $15. Side Hustle is a 6-piece band based in Corvallis, OR that plays funky soul-pop. Recognizable songs from the last 5 decades are done with unique & infectious grooves. Good vibes will grab the dancers in the crowd, and the twists on some classics will crack a smile and a head bob from even the most reserved listeners. Visit WHITESIDE THEATRE – Home for more info.

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