Monday, September 25
Corn Maze & Haunted Maze. Melon Shack, NE Garden Ave at NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. $4 – $16. The melon Shack annual harvest actives will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday September 23rd! This year’s activities will be open seven days a week 10:00 am – 6:00 p.m. Activities include Pumpkin patch (over 6 acres of pumpkins), Day maze w/trivia (over 4 miles of trail) – $6 (last entry into day maze is 5 p.m.), Super Slide – free, & Hay fort – free. The following activities will be open Friday, Saturday, and Sundays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Hayride – $4 pp & Train ride (3 & under can’t ride alone) – $4 pp. The Melon Shack haunted corn maze will open on Friday September 29th – October 28th from 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm. This year, the Melon Shack has made a change, the haunted corn maze will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday’s from 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. If you are in line by 10 p.m. you will enter the haunted maze! Visit https://www.facebook.com/themelonshack for more info.
Tuesday, September 26
BOC/Planning Commission Joint Meeting. 8:30 a.m. Attend Virtually: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86993385732?pwd=elNZRWw1cS9haGZEeGs1UFcyWmpPZz09;
Meeting ID: 869 9338 5732; Passcode: 862969 . Attend by Phone: (253) 215 8782; Meeting ID: 869 9338 5732; Passcode: 862969. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc/page/bocplanning-commission-joint-meeting 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-98 for more info.
Little Listeners Storytime at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Community Library, 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. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/little-listeners-storytime-monroe-community-library-48 for more info.
Mobile Makerspace: Magnets. Alsea Meeting Room, Alsea Branch, 19192 Alsea Hwy, Alsea. 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Explore the force of magnets in this interactive program. Recommended for children ages 5 and up and their families. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/mobile-makerspace-magnets-0 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.
Flight School presented by Stage Flight Comedy. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. For 1 hour the area’s best comics working on new material! Sign up online by messaging Stage Flight Comedy on Facebook. Visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551438532363 & https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Wednesday, September 27
Board of Commissioners Meeting w/ County Counsel & Executive Session. 9 a.m. 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-meeting-w-county-counsel-executive-session-5 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.
Toddler Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 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-37 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-73 for more info.
HOPE Advisory Board. 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Attend in Person: Holmes & Shipley Public Meeting Rooms. Benton County Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Attend Virtually: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Y2VlOD… Meeting ID: 216 534 009 552 ; Passcode: CeYX5m . Join by Phone: Call in (audio only): +1 213-357-4434 Conference ID: 304 460 629# Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/health/page/hope-advisory-board-6 for more info.
Corvallis Forest Stewardship Plan Update Task Force. 5 p.m. Attend in Person: Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Attend Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1319699155694276696. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups/page/corvallis-forest-stewardship-plan-update-task-force-10 for more info.
Poetry Night. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Poetry Night at the Old World Deli! Sandwiches are available at the deli until 11. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
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