Tuesday, June 6
Housing Operational Committee. 12 p.m. The Housing Operational Committee (HOC) will meet virtually at 12:00 p.m. The HOC meets, as needed, to assist staff with preparing draft documents for policy change that will eventually be presented to the Council for review. Read more about the HOC here. Community members who would like to attend the meeting may do so using this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7094376008136337759. Community members who wish to offer verbal testimony either by telephone or through their computer are encouraged to preregister by calling or emailing the staff contact (see below). Community members who wish to offer written testimony may do so by emailing comments to housing@corvallisoregon.gov. Written testimony will be received until 11:30 a.m. the day of the meeting. If testimony is received seven days before the meeting, it will be included in the meeting materials packet. If it is received after, it will be e-mailed to committee members before the meeting. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-hcdab/page/housing-operational-committee-5 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/930278475072470/930278535072464/ for more info.
Wednesday, June 7
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.
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 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-57 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-28 for more info.
Build With the Beavs LEGO Program. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis, OR. 4:00 p.m. – 5 p.m. Build with fellow Lego fans and Oregon State student-athletes! Put your skills to the test with new building challenges each month. LEGO bricks provided. Drop in. For more information, contact Youth Services: 541-766-6794 Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/build-beavs-lego-program-6 for more info.
Winemaker Wednesday featuring Keeler Estate. 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.
Lea Jones. 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.
Big Fir. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Big Fir live at Old World Deli from 7-10pm featuring an art exhibit from local artist Joe Molloy. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com for more info.
Sunset & Cider. Terra Bella Homestead Farm, 6959 Northeast Elliott Cir., Corvallis.7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Free. Enjoy a beautiful Willamette Valley sunset with a view of Marys Peak from Terra Bella’s beautiful (weather permitting). Alpacas or goats (your choice) are roaming with you while you get cozy. Terra Bella will provide warm blankets, comfy outdoor furniture, games to keep you entertained, and snacks to spoil the alpacas or goats. The experience includes one thermos of hot cider or a cold bottle of sparkling cider as well as a bag of six homemade cookies. If you would like to upgrade your experience you can add extra cider and/or bags of cookies at checkout. You can bring additional snacks, beverages or even a picnic (cooler w/ice available upon request) if you’d like. Shoes must be appropriate for mud and uneven surfaces. This event is for groups up to six people. Email Terra Bella for pricing information for larger groups. Visit https://www.terrabella-farm.com/book-online for more info.
Milk. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7 p.m. $6 in advance, $8 at the door. Visit the Whiteside Theatre for a movie night! The Whiteside hosts a movie every Wednesday at 7 p.m. They also host the Bob Newton Family Movie, a family-friendly 3 p.m. monthly matinee. Visit https://www.whitesidetheatre.org for more info.
Diffusions: A Music Technology Concert. Milam Hall, Auditorium, 2520 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free. Students in the music and technology program present the culmination of their work in a free, live performance in Milam Auditorium. Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/diffusions_a_music_technology_concert_3854 for more info.
Thursday, June 8
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-26 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.
Cascadia Field Guide: an evening of poetry and celebration. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis, OR. 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Have you ever been so filled up with the wonder of a place that it wants to spill out as a song? Well, here is the songbook for Cascadia, the land that stretches from Southeast Alaska to Northern California and from the Pacific Ocean to the Continental Divide. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/cascadia-field-guide-evening-poetry-and-celebration for more info.
Wild Hog Jam. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Wild Hog In The Bush is back at the deli on June 8th from 7-10pm! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com for more info.
Coffis Brothers and Noah Kite. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7 p.m. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. With their newest record, Turn My Radio Up, The Coffis Brothers salute the glory days of the FM dial while planting their flag firmly in the present. Produced by Bay Area legend (and longtime Mother Hips frontman) Tim Bluhm, the album makes equal room for heartland rock & roll anthems, front-porch folk songs, and campfire-worthy Americana ballads. Brothers Jamie and Kellen Coffis were raised in the Santa Cruz Mountains of northern California, an area whose woodsy imagery left a permanent mark on their sound. “It’s all-American music,” says Kellen, who shares frontman duties with Jamie. “There’s rock, blues, acoustic folk, and country in there. As music fans, we go all the way back to the beginning — to pioneers like Buddy Holly and the Everly Brothers — but we also look to artists like the Eagles and Tom Petty for influence. That’s our playbook.”Visit https://www.whitesidetheatre.org for more info.
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