Tuesday, June 13
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 14
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.
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-29 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-58 for more info.
Ma and Me: A Memoir, Putsata Reang. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St., Philomath. 10:30 a.m. Free. Putsata Reang will speak about her memoir, Ma and Me, and its examination of her Cambodian heritage, Corvallis childhood, journalism career, coming-out story, and the weight of inherited trauma and filial duty. Visit https://bentoncountymuseums.org/events/ma-and-me-a-memoir for more info.
Leadership Team Meeting — Two or more Commissioners may attend this meeting. 1:30 p.m. Attend in Person: Board of Commissioners Office, Kalapuya Holmes & Shipley Public Meeting Rooms, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis, OR 97333 Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84818104373?pwd=UU50Z3h2dy9PTHJlNTVpamgyTHJKQT09. By Phone: Dial 1 (253) 215-8782; Meeting ID: 848 1810 4373; Passcode: 853558. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc/page/leadership-team-meeting-two-or-more-commissioners-may-attend-meeting-0 for more info.
Community Police Review Advisory Board (CPRAB). 3 p.m. The Community Police Review Advisory Board (CPRAB) meeting will begin at 3:00 pm in the Madison Avenue Meeting Room located at 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis, Oregon. Community members who would like to attend the meeting virtually may do so using this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8537223336532829789. Community members who wish to offer public comments either in person, via telephone or through their computer must preregister with Kristine Steeves at Kristine.Steeves@corvallisoregon.gov by 12:00pm on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-cprab/page/community-police-review-advisory-board-cprab-3 for more info.
Flatt Stanley Incident. 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.
Willamette Innovators Network. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. Come hear from guest speakers Rich Carter and Mike Standen, the visionary minds behind Valliscor- a local chemical company that produces innovative and novel chemical solutions for pharmaceutical and other high-value industries. Join us Wednesday, June 14th 6pm. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com for more info.
Planning Commission. 6:30 p.m. Use this link to obtain a GoToWebinar attendee link which will allow you to observe, but not speak or present during the meeting: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/880378291442912349. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-pc/page/planning-commission-80 for more info.
Thursday, June 15
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.
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-28 for more info.
Corvallis Arts Walk. Downtown Corvallis. 4 p.m. 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. Walking maps of the event can be picked up at any of the storefront members or viewed at wwwCorvallisArtsWalk.com. This in-person event will follow all state and county COVID-19 safety guidelines to keep our community safe and healthy. This includes mandatory mask-wearing regardless of vaccination status, and occupancy limits to maintain 6 feet of social distancing at all times. Visit http://www.corvallisartswalk.com 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.
Jitensha. 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.
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.
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