Monday, August 7
Sustainable Materials Management Plan RFP Task Force Meeting #3. 5 p.m. Visit https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlcuGhqjsvGtCnL2S0zNjCGoz5CRSc9AfX to register in advance of the meeting. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/cd/page/sustainable-materials-management-plan-rfp-task-force-meeting-3 for more info.
City Council Meeting. 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council meetings. This meeting will be held in-person and virtually. See the published agenda for meeting details and participation instructions. The public may register to watch the meeting live on the internet via this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1112434618644316759. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/city-council-meeting-75 for more info.
Tuesday, August 8
Board of Commissioners Goal Setting Work Session. 9 a.m. Attend in Person: Board of Commissioners Office, Kalapuya Holmes & Shipley Public Meeting Rooms, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis, OR 97333. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc/page/board-commissioners-goal-setting-work-session-87 for more info.
Summer Farm Tours. Terra Bella Farm, 6959 Northeast Elliott Circle, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $5 – $10. Experience Terra Bella Farm’s eleven acres during the beautiful summer season. Meet and interact with Terra Bella’s alpacas, dwarf goats, and chickens, including feeding them, petting them, and brushing them. There are multiple time slots per day available for tours. Admission is $10 per person. Children 3 to 10 years old are $5 (with an adult). Children 2 years old and younger get in free. Visit https://www.terrabella-farm.com/book-online for more info.
Outdoor Storytime. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. A family storytime in Central Park every Tuesday and Thursday in June, July and August*! If the weather is inclement, storytime will be held in the Main Meeting room in the Library. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/outdoor-storytime-38 for more info.
Two Wheel Tuesday. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Ride your bike or Motor cycle to Common Fields and get $1 off your beverage and $1 off an item at Kalamata Bistro or Black Forest Kitchen. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Little Listeners at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Large Meeting Room, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 a.m. – 11 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 story time. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/little-listeners-storytime-monroe-community-library-43 for more info.
Fiber by the Fireplace. Monroe Public Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Free. Spin, knit, crochet, and learn. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/fiber-fireplace-3 for more info.
READ Dogs. Brookes Reading Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Kids can practice reading aloud to trained therapy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ) during our Dog Days of Summer. Permission form is required and available on sight. Limited spots available. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/read-dogs-29 for more info.
Southtown Farmstand & Market. 1465 SE Alexander Ave., Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Browse fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as other produce from a variety of vendors every Tuesday evening from May 2, 2023 to Oct. 31, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be vendors selling animal products, vegan desserts, gluten free items, crafts, drinks, jams, pickles, plants, mushrooms, plants and more. Many items are ready to eat. Linger and enjoy old-fashioned community fun and the Southtown Farmstand & Market, “Where the sidewalk ends and community begins.” The Southtown Farmstand & Market is dog- and kid-friendly. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/930278475072470/930278558405795/?active_tab=about for more info.
Trivia Night. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Max Team size is 6 people. Show up early to sign your team up for the chance to win fun prizes. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Historic Resources Commission. 6:30 p.m. Meeting agendas and materials are generally available one week prior to the meeting. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-hrc/page/historic-resources-commission-0 for more info.
Concert in the Park: Music of the British Isles, conducted by Isaac Andrew. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free. The Corvallis Community Band resumes its summer tradition of Concerts in the Park beginning Tuesday, June 20 and then weekly through the end of August. Concerts will start at 7:30 p.m. These free concerts are themed and offer a variety of music suitable for enjoyment of the entire family. Bring a low-backed chair or blanket to sit on and dress for the weather. Visit http://c-cband.org for more info.
Wednesday, August 9
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Children and families are invited to join our all-ages story time at the Philomath Community Library. We will share short stories, songs, and rhymes. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/philomath-storytime-64 for more info.
Corvallis Farmers Market. Farmer’s Market, 1st & Monroe, 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, all sourced locally from Benton County and the counties immediately surrounding Benton County. Visit http://locallygrown.org for more info.
Summer Farm Tours. Terra Bella Farm, 6959 Northeast Elliott Circle, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $5 – $10. Experience Terra Bella Farm’s eleven acres during the beautiful summer season. Meet and interact with Terra Bella’s alpacas, dwarf goats, and chickens, including feeding them, petting them, and brushing them. There are multiple time slots per day available for tours. Admission is $10 per person. Children 3 to 10 years old are $5 (with an adult). Children 2 years old and younger get in free. Visit https://www.terrabella-farm.com/book-online for more info.
Wear It Wednesday. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wear your Common Fields gear to Common Fields and get $1 off your beverage and $1 off an item at Kalamata Bistro or Black Forest Kitchen. https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
SR Finale. Alsea Public Library, 19192 Alsea Hwy, Alsea. 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free. Outdoor crafts and games. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/sr-finale for more info.
Music at Common Fields: 2106. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Enjoy live music for the evening at Common Fields. Beverages and food items will be available at Kalamata Bistro or Black Forest Kitchen. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
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