Add Glitter to the Archives with SCARC & Crafternoons. The Valley Library, Main Floor near entrance, 201 SW Waldo Place, Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free. What: “Glitter in the Archives” began in 2016 as part of both Oregon Archives Month and OSU’s Queer History Month celebrations. The crafternoon event, featuring copies of materials from the OSU Queer Archives, was hosted in the SCARC reading room and ran from 2016-2019, and it’s finally back! This year we are collaborating with the Libraries’ Crafternoon series and the event will be hosted in the main lobby of the library, hence the new name “Add Glitter to the Archives.” As before, one of the main goals of this event is to use archival materials as a way to imagine queer futures, particularly as they pertain to OSU and the surrounding community. Participants will have the opportunity to donate their craft creations to OSQA if they would like to do so. Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/add_glitter_to_the_archives_with_scarc_crafternoons for more info.
Council Work Session. 4 p.m. Attend in Person: Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Register to Watch Live Meeting: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6316709028939332437. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/council-work-session-87 for more info.
Corvallis Arts Walk. Downtown Corvallis, Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Visit downtown Corvallis to tour the working studios of our local artists, see them at work, and view their art! The Corvallis Arts Walk (CAW) is a grass-roots organized art walk that takes place on the 3rd Thursday of each month in downtown Corvallis from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Galleries, studios, arts and crafts stores and the occasional pop-up keep their doors open late to host an art-related event or demonstration. Visit https://theartscenter.net/corvallis-arts-walk/ for more info.
Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jam. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jam will be live at The Old World Deli from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Sandwiches are available at the deli until 11. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Friday, October 20
Annual Corvallis Ski Swap. Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd Street, Corvallis. Every day until October 21, 2023. The Corvallis Ski Swap is held each fall in Corvallis and is the place to come for great deals on cross country skis, downhill skis, snowboards, snowshoes, bindings, outdoor clothes, helmets, and much, much more. This event is a fundraiser for Corvallis Mountain Rescue Unit and Santiam Pass Ski Patrol. Visit http://corvallisskiswap.org/ for more info.
Davis Family Farm Hayrides and Pumpkin Patch. Davis Family Farm, 4380 NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. $5.50*. Visit Davis Family Farm to enjoy hayrides to their pumpkin patch! Enjoy the scenic view of Mary’s Peak and scout out the perfect pumpkin, solve the corn maze, climb the hay pyramid, and take part in kids’ activities. You can buy pumpkins, gourds, mini-pumpkins, and fall veggies and apples while visiting, and of course, grab a bag of homemade donuts and fresh pressed apple cider. The farm stand is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through October, with public hayrides starting at 2 p.m. on weekdays, and starting at 9 a.m. on the weekends. The last hayride of the day departs around 5:30 p.m. *Hayrides and activity bracelets are just $5.50 per person. Call 541-752-0697 for more information. Visit https://www.facebook.com/DavisFamilyFarms/ for updates.
Kenagy Family Farm Pumpkin Patch. 1650 NE North Nebergall Loop, Albany. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The lovely folks at Kenagy Family Farm are doing another pumpkin patch fundraiser. They will be accepting cash and check for all proceeds to be donated to Jackson Street Youth Services and ABC House two awesome organizations that serve youth in Linn and Benton counties. Go get pumpkins in 5 colors, squash, gourds, decorative corn, corn stalks and more to help support youth in our community! Visit https://blog.kenagyfamilyfarm.com/ for more info.
GreenGable Farm Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze. GreenGable Farm, 24689 Grange Hall Rd., Philomath. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. $5+. GreenGable Farm offers 200+ pumpkins, gourds, and squashes for an autumn decorators paradise. Grab a provided wagon or a wheel barrel and have fun picking the best pumpkins you can find in the U-Pick Patch. The maze can be muddy This year their Corn Maze will also be a Scavenger Hunt. Purchase $5 tickets at the shop (babies and toddlers are free) search for all the black boxes throughout the maze, use the hole punches to punch your ticket and return to the Shop for a Free Gourd as a Prize! On rainy days or weeks, The maze can be muddy so be sure to bring appropriate boots. On the weekends in October GreenGable Farm will have freshly made Apple Cider Doughnuts for sale. Visit https://www.greengable.com/galery for more info.
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 on 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.
Preschool Science at Philomath Community Library. Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Free. Join us for a special themed storytime followed by hands-on activities designed for preschool-aged children to encourage the exploration of science, math, and literacy. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/preschool-science-philomath-community-library-3 for more info.
Poke Pop-Up. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 11 a.m. Every Friday Common Fields will be selling Poke bowls out of the Common Kitchen Food Truck from 11:00am until sold out! Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Music à la Carte: Oregon Symphony Concertmaster Sarah Kwak with Principal Violist Amanda Grim and Pianist Cary Lewis. Memorial Union Building (MU), Main Lounge, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. Free. Take a break at noon, grab some lunch and enjoy a mid-day music interlude. Oregon Symphony Concertmaster Sarah Kwak and Principal Violist Amanda Grimm will perform a program that includes movements from the Mozart Sinfonie Concertante, and more. Featuring collaborative pianist Cary Lewis. A 50+ year tradition at OSU, Music à la Carte is now presented by the College of Liberal Arts | School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts and PRAx, with support from student fees and a generous contribution from Marlan and Angela Carlson. Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/music_a_la_carte_sarah_kwak_violin_with_cary_lewis_piano for more info.
Implementation Science in Real Time: Building a System for Oregon Early Care and Education Coaches. Hallie E. Ford Center For Healthy Children and Families, 115, 2631 SW Campus Way, Corvallis and Virtual Presentation. 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Free. Speaker of presentation for the afternoon will be Bridget E. Hatfield, PhD. Bridget’s research foci include teacher- and parent-child relationships in early childhood, children’s stress and school readiness skills, quality of early childhood education, teacher professional development, & implications for policy. Watch via https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/94483226014. Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/implementation_science_in_real_time_building_a_system_for_oregon_early_care_and_education_coaches for more info.
The Otherworld. Flikcer & Fir, 1465 SE Alexander Avenue, Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. $55 pp. Have a ghoulishly fun time with Whimsy Supper Club this spooky holiday season and go on a three-course adventure across the vale into the Otherworld. Enjoy an evening with a lithe, mischievous ghoul, helpful wisps, and Fall flavors that will transport you over the spectral plane with awe. Visit https://whimsysupperclub.com/ for more info.
OSU MFA Reading Series. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free. In partnership with Oregon State University, the MFA Reading Series brings a monthly rotation of literary readings to the library! Each month we’ll hear from one Poet, one Fiction Writer, and one Nonfiction Writer currently pursuing an MFA at OSU. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/osu-mfa-reading-series-6 for more info.
Rocky Horror Picture Show Pre-Show Party. Conundrum House, 460 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. $5. Join Conundrum House for a pre-show party for the Whiteside Theatre’s showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The party begins at 6 p.m. And don’t forget to dress for the occasion – whether you’re channeling your inner Frank-N-Furter, Magenta, or Columbia, let your imagination run wild. Conundrum House will also have places you can change into your costumes or perfect your makeup. So put on your best corset or fishnets, and let’s do the Time Warp again! Visit https://conundrum-house.myshopify.com/products/live-event-rocky-horro-picture-show-warm-up-party for more info.
Rocky Horror Picture Show w/ Shadow Cast. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Doors: 7p.m. $20 – $25. The Whiteside Theatre is extremely proud to present, Rocky Horror Picture with a live shadow cast. In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf) and a creepy butler (Richard O’Brien). Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.” Please join us for an evening of songs and shout lines. Prop bags will be provided with the purchase of your ticket, due to the age of our historic theatre, we ask that no outside props be brought in. Visit https://www.whitesidetheatre.org/#calendar-5d97f094-c9f1-4f4e-978b-f6354303c339-event-lk8xa0qw for more info.
Big Fir. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Big Fir will be live at The Old World Deli from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Sandwiches are available at the deli until 11. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror. Valkyrie Wine Tavern, 301 S Main St., Independence. 7 p.m. $30 – 35. The Heritage Museum Society is proud to present this screening of Nosferatu. This fundraising event supports the Heritage Museum, its permanent and travelling exhibits, as well as educational events and experiences for our youth throughout the valley. Live soundtrack played by Nathan Jr on the organ while the movie plays in the background. Enjoy an evening with friends! Ticket includes a charcuterie box and one drink. Additional beverages will be available for purchase. Online ticket sales end at 12pm on October 19th. Tickets needing to be purchased after this time will need to be purchased at the door the day of the event. Visit https://www.orheritage.org/events-1/nosferatu for more info.
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