Tuesday, May 30
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/930278475072470/930278535072464/ for more info.
Wednesday, May 31
Corvallis Farmers Market. Downtown Corvallis, 1st St., Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. 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.
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 10:30 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. https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/philomath-storytime-56 for more info.
Employment Help. 2nd Floor Classroom, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis, OR. 10:00 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. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/employment-help-27 for more info.
Historic Preservation Month: Downtown Corvallis Walking Tour. 3 p.m. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 3 p.m. The tour will begin in the Corvallis Museum’s Education Room with a quick history of Corvallis prior to the walk. Once a shipping point, warehouse district, and industrial area, today’s Riverfront Park honors downtown Corvallis’ early past. Appreciate the sites that built the early local economy. Linger where historic rehabilitation projects fostered dynamic retail growth along 2nd Street. Learn how downtown changed, and yet remained the same inviting place to meet friends, dine, shop and conduct business. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/hrc/page/historic-preservation-month for more info.
Winemaker Wednesday featuring Gradient Vineyards. Corazon Corvallis, 208 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 5 p.m. Join Corazon Corvallis for Winemaker Wednesday featuring regional vineyards and winemakers. Visit https://www.corazoncorvallis.com/events for more info.
Chud Dumpsters. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6:00 p.m. Join Common Fields on Wednesday and Thursday evenings for dinner and enjoy live music while you eat! Concerts are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Seating is limited and first-come, first-serve. All of the concerts are family friendly. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com for more info.
Meet the Author: John Daniel. Grass Roots Books & Music, 227 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Author John Daniel will talk about his new book, Lighted Distances: Four Seasons on Goodlow Rim. During this event, John will go in depth on his personal journey with morality, and the creation of this book. Visit https://grassrootsbookstore.com/events for more info.
Thursday, June 1
Outdoor Storytime. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. 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-32 for more info.
Monroe Farmers Market. Monroe High School, Grass Area, 365 N 5th St., Monroe. 4 p.m. Free. Located beside Highway 99W, next to the high school parking lot, the Monroe Farmers Market brings local artisans and food producers every week to celebrate the bounty of the community. It’s the place to buy and sell local edibles and handcrafted gifts. Visit https://www.facebook.com/market97456/ for more info.
Choro. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6:00 p.m. Join Common Fields on Wednesday and Thursday evenings for dinner and enjoy live music while you eat! Concerts are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Seating is limited and first-come, first-serve. All of the concerts are family friendly. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com for more info.
Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jam. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jam is at the deli on the 1st and 3rd Thursday’s every month laying down slick grooves and funky tunes from 7-10pm! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com for more info.
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