Monday, September 11
Senior Book Club. 2nd Floor Board Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 1:20 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Free. Senior Book Club is currently full, please let us know if you would like to be added to the wait list. Senior Book Club is for readers over 50. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/senior-book-club-0 fore more.
Enterprise Zone Advisory Committee. 4:30 p.m. Attend in Person: Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Attend Virtually: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/103800928249643610. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups/page/enterprise-zone-advisory-committee fore more info.
Tuesday, September 12
Board of Commissioners Goal Setting Work Session. 9 a.m. Attend Virtually: TBA. Attend in Person: Board of Commissioners Office, Kalapuya Holmes & Shipley Public Meeting Rooms, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc/page/board-commissioners-goal-setting-work-session-88 for more info.
Infant Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. Free. Infant Storytime occurs every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 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-29 for more info.
Fiber by the Fireplace. Monroe Branch, 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-4 for more info.
Tech Aid Appointments in Alsea. Alsea Public Library, 19192 Alsea Hwy, Alsea. 2p.m. – 3 p.m. Free. Need help with a phone, computer, or tablet? Know a loved one who could use some help setting up technology and getting connected? Sign up for a Tech Aid Appointment at the Alsea Community Library. Tech Aid Volunteers can help with a variety of basic tech needs, such as setting up email or social media accounts, setting up a new tablet or computer, installing programs, and more! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/tech-aid-appointments-alsea-6 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.
Travel Talk: Costa Rica. Virtual Event. 5:30 p.m. Free. Discover why travelers from around the world consider Costa Rica a gem of Central America at the next Travel Talk, hosted by the OSU Alumni Association’s Group Travel Program. Director of Alumni Group Travel Kate Sanders will lead you and fellow Beaver travelers on a photographic journey of Costa Rica’s waterfalls, rainforests, volcanoes, beaches, wildlife and vibrant communities. Plus, preview the OSUAA Group Travel Program’s upcoming tour, Costa Rica’s Natural Heritage, departing February 2024. Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/travel_talk_costa_rica for more info.
Fiber Arts Meetup. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Fiber Arts Meetup, 18+ only. Free. Bring your own fiber arts project to work on or learn coral reef-type hyperbolic crochet, using our supplies (or yours – bring your favorite crochet hook and yarn!) We will be meeting one Tuesday evening per month in the Fall of 2023. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to help you learn basic crochet stitches: September 12, 2023 5 – 7:30 p.m., October 17th, 2023 5 – 7:30 p.m., & November 14th, 2023 5 – 7:30 p.m. You will be welcome to add your coral reef themed creations into a Coral Reef Art Display with local art groups, Maxtivity and the Arts Center, on Sunday, November 18, 2023, 2-4 p.m. in the Library’s main meeting room. (This is not required!) Easily portable art additions for the display may be dropped off at any library desk beginning in September, 2023. Please remember that your piece will become part of a larger community piece, and you may not get your art back. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/fiber-arts-meetup 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. Observe live Meeting: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7853279826890568799. Submit written comment: https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration. Speak during Meeting: https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-hrc/page/historic-resources-commission-1 for more info.
Wednesday, September 13
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.
Board of Commissioners Meeting w/ CD, NAPE & PW Department Directors. 9 a.m. Attend in Person: Board of Commissioners Office, Kalapuya Holmes & Shipley Public Meeting Rooms, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Attend Virtually: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting. Meeting ID: 257 326 374 264 ; Passcode: gv5pKM . Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc/page/board-commissioners-meeting-w-cd-nape-pw-department-directors for more info.
Farm Tours. Terra Bella Farm, 6959 Northeast Elliott Circle, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $5 – $12. Experience and explore Terra Bella’s beautiful eleven-acre boutique farm. Meet and interact with Terra Bella’s alpacas, dwarf goats, chickens, and very soon – ducks. Activities include the following: Baby duck swimming lessons, Feed an alpaca, Snip some herbs to take home, Brush the goats, Collect some eggs, Selfies with alpacas, Frolic with the goats & Enjoy their view of the beautiful Willamette Valley. There are multiple tours every hour on the hour. 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.
Toddler Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Free. Toddler storytime occurs every Wednesday from 10:30 – 11:00 AM 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! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/toddler-storytime-49 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-71 for more info.
Squishtivities. Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Free. Hands on arts and crafts for ages birth to 5. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/squishtivities-9 for more info.
Random Review. Virtual. 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Free. Random Review is a deep exploration of a selected book by a reviewer with expertise on the topic or theme of that book. Sometimes reviewers cover a classic, series, genre, or author, but usually they cover a specific title. The September 13th Random Review is virtual. Please register here: . All other Random Review events this season will be in-person in the Library’s Main Meeting Room. On September 13, Oregon State University Professor of Sociology Dwaine Plaza will review The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/random-review-70 for more info.
HOPE Executive Committee Meeting. 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. TBA Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/health/page/hope-executive-committee-meeting-5 for more info.
Adult Craft Night. Monroe Large Meeting Room, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Join us 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. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/adult-craft-night-16 for more info.
The Dan Kaufman Band. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. The Dan Kaufman Band will be live at Old World Deli. From the one-man band to the full ensemble, Dan Kaufman uses his baritone voice, rhythm guitar, and harmonica to deliver western-style rock that you can move to. His original songs are easy to dance to and come with a message. Catch him at the Deli August 13th from 7-9! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Weekdays at the Whiteside: An American in Paris. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. $6 – $8. 7 p.m. Jerry Mulligan (Gene Kelly) is an American ex-GI who stays in post-war Paris to become a painter and falls for the gamine charms of Lise Bouvier (Leslie Caron). However, his paintings come to the attention of Milo Roberts, a rich American heiress, who is interested in more than just art. Online sales end 3 p.m. day of show. Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=197726 for more info.
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