Tuesday, July 25
Little Listeners Storytime at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Large Meeting Room, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Join Jessa Campball and the Saplings for a free children’s concert that bridges the worlds of music and ecology. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/jessa-campbell-saplings-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/930278475072470/930278535072464/ for more info.
Hello Mid-Valley Event. Eola Hills Wine Cellars, 501 S Pacific Highway W, Rickreall. Free. Hello Mid-Valley was started fall of 2022 by a group of employers from Corvallis, Albany, Lebanon, Eugene and Salem who had a shared goal of helping employees in the valley area to build community and connections that would support their diverse identity characteristics. This multicultural event happens 3-4 times a year at different locations in the valley area. All are welcome. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hello-mid-valley-tickets-643258662977 to register and for more info.
Corvallis Knights Home Game. Goss Stadium, 430 Southwest Langton Pl., Corvallis. 6:35 p.m. The Corvallis Knights are Corvallis’ championship-winning West Coast League collegiate summer baseball team. In 31 years of play, the team has compiled a 1,207-524 record, eleven WCL West/South titles, four WCL South first-half titles, four WCL South second-half title, three Portland City League championships, three PIL South titles, a Kamloops International Baseball Tournament championship and eight West Coast League crowns. Visit Goss Stadium and see the Corvallis Knights play a home game! Visit https://corvallisknights.com for more info.
Concert in the Park: A Summer Concert, conducted by Nathan Boal (Sponsor: Tuesday Night Band Geek Support Group). Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free. The Corvallis Community Band resumes its summer tradition of Concerts in the Park beginning Tuesday, June 20 and then weekly through the end of August. Concerts will start at 7:30 p.m. These free concerts are themed and offer a variety of music suitable for enjoyment of the entire family. Bring a low-backed chair or blanket to sit on and dress for the weather. Visit http://c-cband.org for more info.
Wednesday, July 26
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.
Takohachi: Traditional Japanese Mythology Musical Storytelling. Bruce Starker Arts Park & Natural Area, 4485 SW Country Club Dr., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Experience Japanese folklore and mythology through traditional music and storytelling, featuring singing, Taiko Drums, Shinobue (flute), and Tsugaru Shamisen (three-stringed instrument). Yumi Torimaru and the Kotori Japanese Music – Takohachi ensemble will take you through a journey that will begin on the moon, take you to Niigata prefecture in Japan, and back to the moon. This will be a performance and story that you will remember and cherish with every full moon. This event will be held at Starker Arts Park, rain or shine! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/takohachi-traditional-japanese-mythology-musical-storytelling 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-64 for more info.
C3 Book Club: The Guncle by Steven Rowley. Corvallis Community Center, C3 Maple Room, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 11 a.m. Free. C3 book Club meets once per month on 4th Wednesdays and is a collaboration between Corvallis Parks and Recreation and the Corvallis Benton County Public Library. Registration is required at Corvallis Parks and Rec. Visit https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/corvparksandrecreation/activity/search/detail/42357?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true to register & https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/c3-book-club-14 for more info.
Virtual Application Workshop with Oregon State. Virtual. 12 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. This virtual session reviews the application process, offering tips and suggestions so you can make sure you are submitting the best possible application to MBA, MSB, or Graduate Certificate Programs at Oregon State University. We recommend (but do not require) that you attend an Information Session before attending an Application Workshop. Zoom information provided after registration. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-application-workshop-graduate-college-of-business-oregon-state-tickets-472974378097 to register for the 12 p.m. session and visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-application-workshop-graduate-college-of-business-oregon-state-tickets-472976073167 to register for the 5:30 p.m. session.
Tunes, Brews & BBQ: The Hunks and The Hottie. Block 15 Tap Room & Brewery, 3415 SW Deschutes St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Free. Join Block 15 for a series of summer music each Wednesday outside on the patio at our Southtown Tap Room location. They will have weekly BBQ specials lined up with live music and beer. See the schedule and food specials below. Tunes will be performed by The Hunks & The Hottie – Take equal parts Americana, Rock, Bluegrass, and Smartass. July 26ths BBQ Special: Brisket Burnt Ends, Texas Toast, Pickles, Elotes. Visit https://block15.com/tunes-brews-and-bbq-2023 for more info.
Corvallis Knights Home Game. Goss Stadium, 430 Southwest Langton Pl., Corvallis. 6:35 p.m. The Corvallis Knights are Corvallis’ championship-winning West Coast League collegiate summer baseball team. In 31 years of play, the team has compiled a 1,207-524 record, eleven WCL West/South titles, four WCL South first-half titles, four WCL South second-half title, three Portland City League championships, three PIL South titles, a Kamloops International Baseball Tournament championship and eight West Coast League crowns. Visit Goss Stadium and see the Corvallis Knights play a home game! Visit https://corvallisknights.com for more info.
Movies at the Whiteside: Hook. The Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7 p.m. $6-$8. Peter Pan, now grown up and a workaholic, must return to Neverland to save his kids from the clutches of vengeful pirate Captain Hook. Visit https://www.whitesidetheatre.org/movies.html#calendar-2344c8e8-2c2f-4749-a3c0-fd5bf9682393-event-liz6emub for more info.
Thursday, July 27
Outdoor Storytime. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. A 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-38 for more info.
Baby Storytime at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Children’s Area, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 a.m. Baby Story Time for birth to 24 months at the Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th Street in Monroe, OR. https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/baby-storytime-monroe-community-library-81 for more info.
Monroe Farmers Market. Monroe High School, Grass Area, 365 N 5th St., Monroe. 4 p.m. – 7 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.
Corvallis Knights Home Game. Goss Stadium, 430 Southwest Langton Pl., Corvallis. 6:35 p.m. The Corvallis Knights are Corvallis’ championship-winning West Coast League collegiate summer baseball team. In 31 years of play, the team has compiled a 1,207-524 record, eleven WCL West/South titles, four WCL South first-half titles, four WCL South second-half title, three Portland City League championships, three PIL South titles, a Kamloops International Baseball Tournament championship and eight West Coast League crowns. Visit Goss Stadium and see the Corvallis Knights play a home game! Visit https://corvallisknights.com for more info.
Disney’s Beauty and The Beast Jr. Majestic Theatre. 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. $13-$15. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. Visit https://www.majestic.org for more info.
Sarah Saul’s Jazz Jam. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Free. Music starts around 7. Sandwiches available until 11. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
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