Corvallis Calendar: Friday to Friday, Oct. 11-17

Friday, October 11

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. The jewelry of Philomath, OR metalsmith Liz Grant is on view and available for purchase through October. 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.

Davis Family Farm Hayrides and Pumpkin Patch. 4380 NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 9 am – 6 pm. Hayrides are every week-day afternoon from 2 to 5:30, and closing is at 6:00 pm daily. Hayrides to the pumpkin patch happen all day Saturday and Sunday through October. Admission is $7.00 per person, which gives you the hayride, corn maze, and kiddo slide down the haystack. Visit (20+) Facebook 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 through October 31. 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 us. 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.

Bloktoberfest 2024. Block 15 Brewing, Jefferson Ave. between 3rd & 4th Streets, Corvallis.
5 – 11 pm. Admission: $10+ 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. 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.

Ranky Tanky. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th Street, Corvallis. 7 pm. PRAx Prelude 6 pm. Admission: $30/ $5 OSU Employee/$5 Student. 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.

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 12

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.

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.

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.

Harvest Fest. Marys River Grange, 24707 Grange Hall Road, Philomath. 10 am – 4 pm. Enjoy local craft vendors, old fashioned cider pressing, and family friendly fun. Visit (20+) Harvest Fest 2024 | Facebook for more info.

Family Music Fun. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 – 11:15 am. Come sing, clap, and move to the music with Marisa in this interactive music program designed for families with children between the ages of 2 to 10. Visit Family Music Fun | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Corvallis Fire & Rescue Open House. Station 1, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. 11 am – 2 pm. Free and fun for the whole family. Visit Corvallis Fire & Rescue Open House | Corvallis Oregon 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.

Bloktoberfest 2024. Block 15 Brewing, Jefferson Ave. between 3rd & 4th Streets, Corvallis.
Noon – 11 pm. Admission: $10+ 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.

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.

Beautiful Noise: A Fundraising Concert for Seeds For The Sol. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 NW Circle Blvd., Corvallis. 7 – 9 pm. Suggested donation: $20. No one is turned away for lack of funds. Three soloists, Julie Williams, Micki Reaman, and Elizabeth Wyatt, in concert with esteemed concert pianist and artistic luminary Stephanie Lynn Smith. All proceeds go to local nonprofit Seeds for the Sol to promote energy efficiency and energy equity. Tickets: www.MissSmithPresents.com Visit Upcoming Events in the Community | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition (sustainablecorvallis.org) for more info. Sponsors: Seeds for the Sol and UUFC.

Willamette Valley Symphony. Ashbrook Independent School, 4045 Research Way, Corvallis. 7 – 9:30 pm. Art Show 6:15 pm. Pre-Concert Talk 6:30 pm. Admission: Free for youths 0-17, $20 for adults, and $18 for seniors 65+. Anthea Kreston will perform Felix Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, and the orchestra will also perform Fanny Mendelssohn’s Overture in C and Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Come an hour early to the show and enjoy a special exhibit featuring artists from the Corvallis Art Guild and a pre-concert talk by our Artistic Director, Lance Inouye. Visit WILLAMETTE VALLEY SYMPHONY for more info.

Corvallis Comedy Night: Maddie Wiener. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Admission: $20. Ages: 18+ Still in her mid-twenties, she’s already opened for everyone from Dave Attell to Nikki Glaser, done a set for Comedy Central, and been named to Just For Laughs’ prestigious New Faces lineup. Originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Maddie Wiener is now one of the most buzzed-about comedians in New York and a regular at the world-famous Comedy Cellar. Visit Majestic Theatre | Performing Arts Center | Corvallis, OR for more info.

Common Koi + Pantsuitguy + Skip the Millers. Whiteside Theatre. 461 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 – 10:30 pm. Doors open at 7. Admission: $10 – $15. Local & Regional Music. Visit WHITESIDE THEATRE – Home for more info.

Sunday, October 13

Fall Family Fun Fest at Bald Hill Farm. 6780 NW Oak Creek Drive (this is a shared driveway), Corvallis. 10 am – 1 pm. Drop in for some nature-based, family-friendly activities at Bald Hill Farm including apple picking and cider pressing, nature arts and crafts, a walk to a beaver dam, wildflower seed ball making, a visit with a bird of prey, Intro to Birding, and much more. Geared towards families with kids up through 6th grade, everyone is welcome to join in the fun. If you haven’t already, you’ll also be able to sign up youngsters for Greenbelt, and they’ll get a welcome packet to help them start exploring the outdoors. Visit Fall Family Fun Fest at Bald Hill Farm (greenbeltlandtrust.org) for more info. Sponsor: Greenbelt Land Trust

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
Visit Upcoming Events in the Community | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition (sustainablecorvallis.org) for more info. Sponsors: LBLHEA and Bountiful Backyard.

Autumn in Vienna. Majestic Theatre. 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 1 pm. Admission $12 – $17. An afternoon of classical music from Austria, from Strauss Waltzes to Schubert’s heart-breaking Arpeggione Sonata. Featuring Cellist Jason Duckles (who toured with YoYo Ma), Juilliard trained pianist Asya Gulua, and the Quartissimos, be swept away by the charm, beauty and history of this mecca of classical music through the centuries. Visit Majestic Theatre | Performing Arts Center | Corvallis, OR for more info.

The Corvallis Repertory Singers Presents: Annelies. PRAx, Detrick Concert Hall, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 3 pm. Admission: $30/ Students $5. “Annelies” is an adaptation of the “Diary of Anne Frank” into a large-scale choral work. It brings to life the diary written by Annelies Marie Frank between 1942 and 1944, when she and her family hid in the back of an Amsterdam warehouse. Composed in 2015 for soprano, choir, and chamber instruments, it has been described as “woundingly beautiful.” Experience this haunting and soulful work in the intimacy and beauty of the Detrick Concert Hall. Visit Annelies | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

Willamette Valley Symphony. Ashbrook Independent School, 4045 Research Way, Corvallis. 4 – 6:30 pm. Art Show 3:15 pm. Pre-Concert Talk 3:30 pm. Admission: free for youths 0-17, $20 for adults, and $18 for seniors 65+. Anthea Kreston will perform Felix Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, and the orchestra will also perform Fanny Mendelssohn’s Overture in C and Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Come an hour early to the show and enjoy a special exhibit featuring artists from the Corvallis Art Guild and a pre-concert talk by our Artistic Director, Lance Inouye. Visit WILLAMETTE VALLEY SYMPHONY for more info.

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

Roy Zimmerman, Musical Satire. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis,
2945 NW Circle Blvd, Corvallis. 7 pm. Admission: $25. Roy Zimmerman writes funny, socially conscious songs. He’s sung these songs on stages, screens and airwaves for over thirty years, bringing laughter and encouragement to progressive-minded people across the nation. Visit Roy Zimmerman Concert, 10/13 – Welcome to the UUFC (uucorvallis.org) for more info.

Monday, October 14

Indigenous Peoples’ Day at OSU. Oregon State University. This event starts at the Peavy Forest Science Center Atrium at 9 am. located at 3100 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. It ends at PRAx located at 470 SW 15^th Street, Corvallis. Enjoy traditional foods and crafts, plus brief remarks from Indigenous members of the College of Forestry community. Visit Indigenous at OSU | Oregon State University for more info.

Spooky Spider Art Class. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St Corvallis. 10 am – 12 pm. Ages: 6 – 12. $15 registration fee. Decorate a Halloween card and learn about the science of spiderwebs on this no school day. Limited spots available. Parents may drop off kids for this two-hour workshop. Visit Events – Benton County Museums 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.

CAAB Work Group Meeting – Utility Decarbonization. 11 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. Visit CAAB Work Group Meeting – Utility Decarbonization | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Senior Book Club. 2^nd Floor Board Room. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 1:30 – 2:30 pm. The Senior Book Club is open to anyone over the age of 50. Registration is required. Register at the Adult Reference Desk at the Corvallis Branch. Upon registration (which is free) readers will receive a copy of the book to borrow. October – Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. Visit Senior Book Club | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Integrative Biology Fall Seminar Series – Sarah Henkel. Cordley Hall, 1316, 2701 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 4 – 5 pm. The department of Integrative Biology presents a seminar with Sarah Henkel, Distributional and behavioral responses of marine benthic species to human-use and global changes. Visit Integrative Biology Fall Seminar Series – Sarah Henkel – Oregon State University for more info.

Tuesday, October 15

Tuesday Morning Greeters: Jim Kuhlman of State Farm. 1807 NW Kings Blvd, Corvallis. 8:30 – 9:30 am. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.

Benton County: Board Meeting. 9 a.m. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Zoom link will be posted by 8:15 am the day of the meeting. Visit Octobe35663r 15, 2024 Board 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.

Oregon is Indian Country Exhibit Reception. The OSU Valley Library, Autzen Classroom, Main Floor, 201 SW Waldo Place, Corvallis. 10 am. Learn more about the traveling exhibit Oregon is Indian Country from the Oregon Historical Society on display at the Valley Library. Visit Oregon is Indian Country Exhibit Reception – 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

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. 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.

Housing Operational Committee. 12 pm. The HOC meets, as needed, to assist staff with preparing draft documents for policy change that will eventually be presented to the Council for review. Visit Housing Operational Committee | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Celebration for Dean Larry Rodgers. CH2M Hill Alumni Center, Willamette Room, 725 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 12 – 2 pm. The College of Liberal Arts invites participants to a celebration of Dr. Larry Rodgers’ many accomplishments as CLA dean and OSU senior leader. The celebration is held as a drop-in reception, but remarks from Provost Feser will begin at 12:30 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments provided. Visit Celebration for Dean Larry Rodgers – Oregon State University for more info.

Academy for Lifelong Learning: Algorithms & Computation in the Performing Arts. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Membership required. Dues are currently $110 for a full year. Membership can start at any quarter. Presenter: Martin Erwig, Stretch Professor of Computer Science, OSU. The current perception of computer science is skewed by several stereotypes (computing is hard and mysterious; it is all about coding; and it is only for nerds), which is also one reason for a lack of diversity in the profession. Visit 2024 Fall SOC Print Final.pdf – Google Drive 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.

How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet. LaSells Stewart Center, C&E Hall, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 5 – 6 pm. Join award-winning environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb to learn how roads are transforming our planet. Visit How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet with Ben Goldfarb – Oregon State University 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. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Main Meeting Room. 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Ages: 16+ Join them every third Tuesday of the month to try a new craft! October’s craft: printmaking. Supplies provided, or bring a project and hang out with them. Co-sponsored by The Arts Center and the Friends of the Library. Visit Craft Night for Adults | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

2024 Hello Mid-Valley Event Hosted by Valley Connections. OSU, CH2M HILL Alumni Center, 725 SW 26th Street. Corvallis. 6 – 8 pm. The goal of the event is to support multicultural networking and relationship-building among professionals new to the area. This event is open for all those wishing to form community and connections. All are welcome. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar 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.

Wednesday, October 16

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: Who Will Care for Vulnerable Humans? Institutions or Private Equity Management? Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 9:30 – 11:30 am. Membership required. Dues are currently $110 for a full year. Membership can start at any quarter. Presenter: Senator Sara Gelser Blouin, Oregon State Senator. How do private equity interests impact access to care and quality of care? They will look at how anonymity of private equity ownership impacts consumer access to accurate information and opportunities for remedy. 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. Visit Toddler Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Wednesday Noon Book Club. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 12 – 1 pm. 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.

Academy for Lifelong Learning: Understanding College Student Food Insecurity. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Membership required. Dues are currently $110 for a full year. Membership can start at any quarter. Presenter: Mark Edwards, Professor of Sociology, OSU School of Public Policy. How can it be possible that one in four OSU students is food insecure? One might question how to define and measure food insecurity. Visit 2024 Fall SOC Print Final.pdf – Google Drive for more info.

Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. 2nd Floor Classroom. 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 a computer or device or use one of theirs. Library staff can help with basic computer tasks, using social media, managing photos, downloading eBooks and audiobooks, using email, filling out online job applications, and much more. Drop-in anytime during the hour. Visit Digital Life: Tech Help Lab | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Crafternoon. Philomath 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 them 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.

Collette Travel Presentation on Ireland 2025. Corvallis Chamber of Commerce, 420 NW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 4:30 – 5:30 pm. Collette will be giving a travel presentation on the Ireland Trip they are offering to the members for 2025. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.

Sustainability Coalition Quarterly Gathering. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 4:30 – 6 pm. Join them for a popular community event. Lively presentations by Coalition partners and action teams, networking opportunities, and delicious snacks from First Alternative Co-op. Visit Upcoming Events in the Community | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition (sustainablecorvallis.org) for more info. Sponsor: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition.

Philomath Library Expansion Project Open House. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 4:30 – 6:30 pm. They are exploring expansion options for the Philomath Community Library. The community is invited to an open house to view design options and provide input. They hope you will stop by. In collaboration with Robertson Sherwood Architects. Visit Philomath Library Expansion Project Open House | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Board. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 5 pm. The Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Board (JEDI) will be meeting virtually and in-person. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend JEDI meetings. Visit Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Board | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Life Over Lithium Film Screening and Discussion. Memorial Union Ballroom. 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 5 pm. Watch the short film about lithium mining on the sacred Indigenous land of the people of Red Mountain. Then participate in a discussion with panelists Daranda Hinkey and Kaila Farrell-Smith after the screening. Visit Indigenous at OSU | Oregon State University for more info.

Perinatal Support Connections. Monarch on 4th, 520 NW 4th Street, Corvallis. 6 pm. Free. Perinatal Support Connections is for anyone who is currently pregnant, experienced a loss, recently had a baby or who has stopped breastfeeding and is experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety (PMADs). Visit Perinatal Support Connections – Corvallis – Pollywog (pollywogfamily.org) 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. They 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. Visit Planning Commission | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Whiteside Theatre. 461 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Admission: $6 – $8. An orphaned boy enrolls in a school of wizardry, where he learns the truth about himself, his family and the terrible evil that haunts the magical world. Visit WHITESIDE THEATRE – Home for more info.

Javier Zamora in Conversation with Joel Zapata. PRAx. 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Javier Zamora’s award-winning memoir “Solito” tells the story of his migration through Guatemala, Mexico, and the Sonoran Desert at the age of 9. Visit Javier Zamora in Conversation with Joel Zapata – Oregon State University for more info.

Trivia Night. The Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.

Thursday, October 17

Academy for Lifelong Learning: The Story of the Human Genome Project, as Told by a Frontline Participant. 9:30 – 11:30 am. Online class. Membership required. Dues are currently $110 for a full year. Membership can start at any quarter. Presenter: Dr. Eric Green, Director, National Human Genome Research Institute, NIH, Bethesda MD. While directing an independent research program for just over two decades, Dr. Green was at the forefront of efforts to map, sequence, and understand mammalian genomes. Visit 2024 Fall SOC Print Final.pdf – Google Drive for more info.

Board of Commissioners Meeting with Heads of Justice, Law Enforcement, and Juvenile Departments. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 10 am – 12 pm. Visit October 17, 2024 Board of Commissioners Meeting with Heads of Justice, Law Enforcement, and Juvenile Departments – Benton County Board of Commissioners, Oregon (bentoncountyor.gov) for more info.

Free Training: SafeTALK Suicide Prevention. Sunset Building, First Floor-Sunset Room. 4077 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 10 am – 3 pm. Learn how to help prevent suicide by recognizing signs, engaging someone, and connecting them to an intervention resource for further support. SafeTALK empowers everyone to make a difference. This training is for professionals and anyone 15 or older who would like to learn life-saving skills. Free lunch and snacks included. Continuing education credits are available. Register today at: https://bit.ly/SafeTALK_Oct2024 For additional training details, visit: https://health.bentoncountyor.gov/events/safetalk-october-2024/

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.

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. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Join them. 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. 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.

Memory of a Larger Mind: A talk with poet and artist Daniela Naomi Molnar. Toomey Lobby, PRAx, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 12 – 1 pm. Free. Daniela Naomi Molnar is a poet, artist and writer who creates with color, water, language, and place. Her paintings are created with pigments she has made from plants, bones, stones, rainwater and glacial melt. Poems and essays are created alongside the pigments and paintings; the practices overlap and influence each other to create new ecologies: paintings, poems, books, exhibits, classes, and installations. Visit Memory of a Larger Mind: A talk with poet and artist Daniela Naomi Molnar – Oregon State University for more info.

Crafternoons at Valley Library: Add Glitter to the Archives. The OSU Valley Library, Kow Lounge, Main Floor, 201 SW Waldo Place, Corvallis. 4 – 6 pm. Craft with the OSU Queer Archives ~ use copies of archival materials for crafting projects. Participants will have the opportunity to donate a craft or a photograph of the craft creation(s) to OSQA if participants would like to do so. Visit Crafternoons at Valley Library: Add Glitter to the Archives – Oregon State University for more info. 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

Corvallis Arts Walk. Downtown Corvallis, Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. The Corvallis Art Walk (CAW) is a monthly celebration put on by local artists on the third Thursday of each month. Check out the participating venues and enjoy the creative spirit of the Corvallis community with. Visit https://theartscenter.net/corvallis-arts-walk/ for more info.

OSU Indigenous Community Welcome. Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws, 311 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 5 pm. In partnership with the President’s Commission on Indigenous Affairs. Visit Indigenous at OSU | Oregon State University for more info.

League of Women Voters: Voter Services Committee Meeting. Zoom meeting. 5 – 6 pm. Join the Voter Services Committee for their regularly-scheduled meeting every third Thursday from 5-6pm on Zoom. Visit Voter Services Committee Meeting – League of Women Voters of Corvallis (lwvcorvallis.org) for more info.

Ask Alumni: Refilling Your Cup: Self-Care Strategies for Helping Professionals. OSU Virtual event. 5:30 – 6:30 pm. This workshop, featuring licensed clinical social worker Helen Beaman, ’05, is designed to equip participants with practical self-care strategies to prevent burnout and maintain energy and enthusiasm. Visit Ask Alumni: Refilling Your Cup: Self-Care Strategies for Helping Professionals – Oregon State University for more info.

FURst Aid: Recognizing and Treating Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome. Magruder Hall, 1152, 700 SW 30th Street, Corvallis. 5:30 – 6:30 pm. In this FURst Aid, Dr. Mariya Pitel will cover the signs, diagnosis, and treatment strategies of equine gastric ulcer syndrome. Dr. Pitel is an instructor of rural veterinary practice at the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine and is a board-certified large animal internal medicine specialist. She is also certified in veterinary acupuncture. Visit FURst Aid: Recognizing and Treating Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome – Oregon State University for more info.

Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jam. The Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jam at the deli on the 1st and 3rd Thursday’s every month. For info visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon.

Ann Eissinger: “Great Blue Herons.” Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Retired biologist Ann Eissinger will present an overview (everything you want to know) of Great Blue Herons, including life history, habitat, status, monitoring, and conservation efforts. Ann spent over 30 years studying the birds in Washington before she retired from Nahkeeta Northwest Wildlife Services of Bow, Washington. She continues to volunteer as a science advisor for heron projects in NW Washington. Visit ASC – Supporting conservation of natural habitat for wildlife and people (auduboncorvallis.org) for more info.

Friday, October 18

2024 Corvallis Ski Swap. Benton County Fairgrounds, Solar Building, 110 SW 53rd Street, Corvallis. VIP 5:30 p.m/ General public 6-9 pm. The Corvallis Ski Swap is held each fall at the Benton County Fairgrounds and is the place to go for great deals on cross country skis, downhill skis, snowboards, snowshoes, bindings, outdoor clothes, helmets, and much more. It’s a fundraiser for Corvallis Mountain Rescue Unit and Santiam Pass Ski Patrol. Visit Corvallis Ski Swap, Inc. – The Corvallis Ski Swap is held each fall in Corvallis, Oregon and is THE PLACE to come for great deals on winter outdoor equipment. For more info.

Stories Hold the Cure. Corvallis Museum. 411 SW 2nd St Corvallis. 10:30 am. Join them as Putsana Reang discusses her award-winning memoir, the impact of “existential wounds,” and the remedy of stories. Visit Events – Benton County Museums for more info.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Drop Off. Monroe Children’s Area. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th Street, Monroe. 2 – 4:30 pm. Bring a stuffed animal to the library and drop it off to spend the night. The staff will take very good care of them, reading stories, playing games and eating snacks. Come back on Saturday to pick the stuffed animal up that was dropped off and get a picture of their outing and a snack. Visit Stuffed Animal Sleepover Drop Off | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

After School Pokemon League. Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th Street, 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.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Drop Off. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 4 – 6 pm. Bring a stuffed animal to the library and drop it off to spend the night. The staff will take very good care of them, reading stories, playing games and eating snacks. Come back on Saturday to pick the stuffed animal up that was dropped off and get a picture of their outing and a snack. Visit Stuffed Animal Sleepover Drop Off | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

OSU MFA Reading Series. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 5 – 6 pm. Ages: Adults, Seniors. In partnership with Oregon State University, the MFA Reading Series brings a monthly rotation of literary readings to the library. Each month readers will hear from one Poet, one Fiction Writer, and one Nonfiction Writer currently pursuing an MFA at OSU. Visit OSU MFA Reading Series | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

The Weaver Beaver Sale. Corvallis Museum. 411 SW 2nd St Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Mr. Marlyn Weaver and his late wife Debbie collected beavers for over 50 years. The collection they amassed includes everything from Hallmark ornaments to beer bottles, grain sacks to sculptures, Zuni-style carved fetishes to Steuben glass. This remarkable collection has been gifted to BCHS to support their long-term sustainability. Members will have access to the Weaver Beaver sale at 4:30pm. Visit Events – Benton County Museums for more info.

Ghost & True Crime Tours. The Clothes Tree. 204 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 6 pm & 7:30 pm. Admission: $19. Join the Ghost & True Crime Tour during the spookiest time of the year for a spine-chilling adventure. Get ready to delve into the eerie world of ghosts, murder, and grisly accidents. True crime meets suspected hauntings on this hour-long walking tour. Visit Corvallis Walking Tours (engagecorvallis.com) for more info.

Local Horror Movie Release Party. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis. 6 – 9 pm. Viewing of “Feet of Death” plus Q&A with the directors. Visit (20+) CF Spooktober, 1 month creepy events! | Facebook for more info.

Charlene and her Champagne Bruts. The Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.

Musical Travel to Japan. Community Hall, 303, 1650 SW Pioneer Place, Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. A concert featuring internationally acclaimed musician Miho Vamaji (koto) from Japan and Kodo Araki VI (shakuhachi/bamboo flute). Visit Musical Travel to Japan – Oregon State University for more info.

OSU Bands Presents: The Annual James Douglass Memorial Homecoming Concert. LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Honoring the outstanding volunteer efforts of OSU Band alumnus Robert Schapper. Featuring the Oregon State University Wind Ensemble, Erik Leung, director; the Oregon State University Marching Band, Olin Hannum, director; and special guest band, the Cleveland High School Wind Ensemble under the direction of OSU Band Alumnus Gary Riler. Visit OSU Bands Presents: The Annual James Douglass Memorial Homecoming Concert – Oregon State University for more info.

The Elephant in the Room. PRAx, Ray Theater, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Admission: $20/Students $5. Priyanka Shetty, The Elephant in the Room. “Unapologetically Indian, Irreverently American.” A witty, dark comedy about just a typical Indian metalhead and software-engineer-turned-actor. When Priyanka makes the bold move to defy her family by quitting her IT job and moving to the U.S. to pursue an acting career, things don’t quite turn out how she imagined. Visit The Elephant in the Room | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Whiteside Theatre. 461 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Admission: $25. Presented by Erotic Nightmare Shadow Players. A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must seek shelter at the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-n-Furter. Prop bags are available for purchase to fully immerse yourself in the madness. Don’t forget to dress up for their costume contest. Visit WHITESIDE THEATRE – Home for more info.

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