Monday, August 21
Squishtivities – Water Play. Alsea Meeting Room, 19192 Alsea Hwy., Alsea. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Free. Create your own water star with sponges and rubber bands and play in the water! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/squishtivities-water-play-0 for more info.
Anime Afternoon: Beat the Heat. Philomath Branch, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Free. Teens and Tweens: Do you like anime and manga? Do you like snacks? Then beat the heat with us every Monday in August. The library will have access to a wide variety of anime and some Japanese food stuffs to try. If you are up to it, they will also have anime inspired crafts and a manga discussion. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/anime-afternoon-beat-heat-0 for more info.
Tuesday, August 22
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.
Outdoor Storytime. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. 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-37 for more info.
READ Dogs. Brookes Reading Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. 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-23 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.
Craft Night: For All Ages. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 5:30pm. Free. All ages welcome! Come make crafts with the Library, C3, and The Arts Center on the 4th Tuesday of every other month from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. All supplies will be provided. Coloring supplies will also be available, August 22nd: Chalk and bubble activities. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/craft-night-all-ages-4 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.
Concert in the Park: Big Band Bash, conducted by John Russell. 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 23
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.
Employment Help. 2nd Floor Classroom, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Job-seekers and anyone with career and employment questions are invited to drop in to meet with an Employment Specialist from Worksource Oregon. Get free help with: Job Search assistance, Cover letter & resume assistance, Job training and job placement assistance, Interview assistance, Labor market information, and much more! WorkSource Oregon is an equal opportunity employer/program. Free auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals with disabilities, and free language assistance is available to persons with limited English proficiency. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/employment-help-36 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.
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 storytime at the Philomath Community Library. We will share short stories, songs, and rhymes. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/philomath-storytime-68 for more info.
C3 Book Club: Light Perpetual by Francis Spufford. C3 Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free. C3 book Club meets once per month on 4th Wednesdays and is a collaboration between Corvallis Parks and Recreation and the Corvallis Benton County Public Library. Registration is required at Corvallis Parks and Rec.
Summer Reading Finale. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free. Celebrate the end of summer with us – watch a movie, have some popcorn, play games on the grass, read with the Read on Wheels Bus staff, and more! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/summer-reading-finale for more info.
Whiteside Theater Tour. The Whiteside Theater, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4:30 p.m. – 5 :30 p.m. Free. Join the party at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 9th for a volunteer-guided tour of the historic Whiteside Theater. The tour lasts about one hour. Visit https://www.whitesidetheatre.org/#calendar-5d97f094-c9f1-4f4e-978b-f6354303c339-event-ll5otk9o for more info.
Music at Common Fields: Singcronicity. 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.
Labyrinth (1986). The Whiteside Theater, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 p.m. $6 – $8. Sixteen-year-old Sarah wishes for her baby brother, Toby, to be taken away by the Goblin King Jareth (David Bowie). Sarah is given thirteen hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue her baby brother. Visit https://www.whitesidetheatre.org/#calendar-5d97f094-c9f1-4f4e-978b-f6354303c339-event-ljhjx6kr for more info.
Brazen Squirrels. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Free. Acoustic duo, Brazen Squirrels bring original music to the Old World Deli from 7-10pm. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Event for more info.
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