Corvallis Calendar: Happening Monday to Wednesday

Monday, August 12

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

CIP Summer Park Tour. Lilly Park, 865 SE Lilly Ave., Corvallis. 9:30 a.m. Explore Corvallis parks! A free and informal meetup for children and families. Location rotates weekly. Parent/guardian attendance required. Sponsored by Corvallis Indoor Park. Ages 0–12. FREE Event! Mondays, June 17–August 26, 9:30am–12pm & Saturdays, July 20 & August 17, 9:30am–12pm. Visit https://docs.google.com/document/d/15cRGpgfLstRJLf3AtMFIetTbJ0lv96gHWD1U3DAS6ts/ for more info.

Downtown Parking Task Force Meeting. 11:30 a.m. City Hall, 501 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. The Downtown Parking Task Force (DPTF) will be meeting at 10:00 a.m. at the Valley Conference Room at City Hall (directions below) and virtually online via Zoom. Community members who would like to attend the meeting virtually may do so using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0t0A3uRoSJy51hrr1Ygtqw. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups/page/downtown-parking-task-force-meeting-0 Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups/page/downtown-parking-task-force-meeting-0 for more info.

Senior Book Club: The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams by Stacy Schiff. 2nd Floor Board Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Free. The Senior Book Club is open to anyone over the age of 50. We meet in-person on the second Monday of each month at 1:30PM. Meetings are in the Second Floor Boardroom at the Corvallis Branch. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/senior-book-club-17057 for more info.

Crowned Splendor. LaSells Stewart Center, Murdoch Gallery, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. Mon. – Fri., 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Free. Flowers have held human beings in their thrall since time immemorial. Crowned Splendor is a celebration of floral majesty and the compelling intricacy of botanical beauty. Showcasing their vibrant colors, delicate petals, and the timeless allure that flowers radiate. This exhibit delivers attendees an ocular love letter to these queens of nature. Exhibition dates: July 1 – August 23, 2024. Visit https://lasells.oregonstate.edu/exhibit/crowned-splendor for more info.

Tuesday, August 13

Benton County: Goal-setting 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 https://boc.bentoncountyor.gov/events/august-13-2024-goalsetting-meeting/ for more info.

Coffee With Your EDO. 10 a.m. Starbucks, 425 SW Madison, Corvallis. Staff from the Economic Development Office will be on hand to meet with community members and discuss hot topics in economic development both locally and nationally. Bring your questions and feedback and get ready to meet the team! The August 13 meeting will be from 10 to 11am. Come join at the downtown Starbucks, 425 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. For more information about the meeting series, click here. For more information about the Corvallis-Benton County Economic Development Office, click here. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/business/page/coffee-your-edo for more info.

Playdemonium. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. (donations are gratefully accepted) Playdemonium, a fusion of play and pandemonium, underscores the profound energy and enduring impact of playful experimentation in art. The exhibition explores the multicultural experiences of Chinese born artist, Coco Ma and New Zealand born artist, Robin Kerr. Both artists utilize playful and multifaceted abstraction to explore complex themes of identity and personal relationships. Every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until August 24, 2024. Visit https://theartscenter.net/playdemonium-robin-kerr-coco-ma/ for more info.

Jennifer Lommers: Of the Mind. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 p.m. -5 p.m. Free. Look into a room of blurred realities as Lommers explores the tenuous moments that connect our past, present, and future. Embracing fiber arts and vintage materials as a measured conduit for healing and reconciliation – this multi-disciplinary, interactive show provides a unique view of the mind, simultaneously trapped and free. Learn more. Reception: Thursday, August 15, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. The Arts Center, located at 700 SW Madison Ave. in Corvallis, is open Thursday through Saturday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free (donations are gratefully accepted). Every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until August 28, 2024. Visit https://theartscenter.net/of-the-mind-jennifer-lommers/ for more info.

City Legislative Committee. 4 p.m. This meeting will be online only. The public may sign up to watch the meeting live on the internet at this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5o7hJ2RASkS4HFUknlqvUw. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/city-legislative-committee-63 for more info.

Civic Campus Community Engagement Task Force. 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend CETF meetings. Community members who would like to attend the meeting virtually may do so using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gjiyGwkkSvKtFEyYffzURA. Community members who wish to offer written or verbal testimony by telephone or through their computer are encouraged to preregister with Patrick W. Rollens, patrick.rollens@corvallisoregon.gov or call 541-766-6368. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups/page/civic-campus-community-engagement-task-force-5 for more info.

Buchanan Avenue Modifications at Corvallis High School. 6 p.m. Corvallis High School Commons, 1400 NW Buchanan, Corvallis. A community meeting has been scheduled on August 13^th at 6 p.m. to discuss modifications to Buchanan Avenue adjacent to Corvallis High School. The meeting will be held at Corvallis High School in the Commons. The entrance to the Commons is available behind the school (gym side). Staff from both the Corvallis School District and the City of Corvallis will be present to provide updates and answer questions. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/publicworks/page/buchanan-avenue-modifications-corvallis-high-school-0 for more info.

Benton County: Planning Commission Meeting. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Benton County Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 1^st floor Meeting Room or virtual https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82408116441?pwd=a1Z6cVg4N2wvUTJIRU4wV25OaEdYQT09 Meeting ID: 824 0811 644; Passcode: 668580. Visit https://cd.bentoncountyor.gov/events/planning-commission-meeting-3/ for more info.

Historic Resources Commission. 6:30 p.m. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. The public may observe the meeting in the Madison Avenue Meeting Room or live via the internet by registering at this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SPv3Xs2VTWi3obJABGbTDw. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-hrc/page/historic-resources-commission-11 for more info.

The Corvallis Community Band. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free. Join for a fun outdoor concert in Central Park each week. Enthusiastic audiences always join these summer celebrations. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and picnic dinner! FREE Event for All Ages! Central Park Gazebo Tuesdays, June 18–August 27, 7:30–8:30pm. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/corvallis-community-band-0 for more info.

Wednesday, August 14

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

The Big Picture: American Quilts from the Volckening Collection. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. When museums first started hanging quilts on walls, it was groundbreaking. The quilts were presented as large-scale works of art — big pictures — and that’s when people really began to recognize the greatness of quiltmaking in America. It was a distinct visual art form, with a rich, vibrant history. Learn more. The Philomath Museum, located at 1101 Main Street in Philomath, is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. Every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until October 12, 2024. Visit https://bentoncountymuseums.org/exhibits/the-big-picture-american-quilts-from-the-volckening-collection/ for more info.

Infant Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Infant Storytime is 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! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/infant-storytime-18335 for more info.

Philomath Storytime. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Children of all ages and their families are invited to join us for an interactive storytime full of books, songs, and music. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/philomath-storytime-17435 for more info.

Squishtivities. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free. 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 https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/squishtivities-17473 for more info.

Craft Night for Adults (Monroe). Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Branch, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. Free. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Join for a night of crafting, coffee, snacks and conversation! Once a quarter, we will supply a craft to try out or you can bring your own project to work on. Crafts are designed for ages 16 and older; anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. This event takes place at the Monroe Community Library. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/craft-night-adults-monroe-10 for more info.

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