Tuesday, August 15
Tech Aid Appointment in Monroe. Monroe Branch, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Need help with a phone, computer, or tablet? Know a loved one who could use some help setting up technology and getting connected? Sign up for a Tech Aid Appointment at the Monroe Community Library. Tech Aid Volunteers can help with a variety of basic tech needs, such as setting up email or social media accounts, setting up a new tablet or computer, installing programs, and more. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/tech-aid-appointment-monroe-16 for more info.
READ Dogs. Brookes Reading Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. Kids can practice reading aloud to trained therapy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ) during our Dog Days of Summer. Permission form is required and available on sight. Limited spots available. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/read-dogs-23 for more info.
LEGO Day. Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. Spend the afternoon building LEGO and DUPLO creations. All ages welcome. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/lego-day-15 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/930278475072470/930278558405795/?active_tab=about for more info.
Trivia Night. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Max Team size is 6 people. Show up early to sign your team up for the chance to win fun prizes. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Concert in the Park: Fantasy & Fantasia, conducted by Mark Tarasawa. 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, August 16
Corvallis Farmers Market. Farmer’s Market, 1st & Monroe, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 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. 10 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. Get free help with: Job Search assistance, Cover letter & resume assistance, Job training and job placement assistance, Interview assistance, Labor market information, and much more! WorkSource Oregon is an equal opportunity employer/program. Free auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals with disabilities, and free language assistance is available to persons with limited English proficiency. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/employment-help-36 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 Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Children and families are invited to join our all-ages story time 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.
Wednesday Noon Book Club. Philomath Branch, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 12 p.m. Free. Aug. 16 will discuss The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles for Wednesday Noon Book Club. Meets are in-person on the third Wednesday of each month at noon. For more information, please contact Petra Gavin at Petrichor.gavin@corvallisoregon.gov. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/wednesday-noon-book-club-17 for more info.
Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. 2nd Floor Classroom, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free. Get free, basic, one-on-one tech help from a library staff member. Bring your computer or device or use one of ours. Library staff can help with basic computer tasks, using social media, managing photos, downloading eBooks and audiobooks, using email, filling out online job applications, and much more. Drop-in anytime during the hour. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/digital-life-tech-help-lab-12 for more info.
X-men 2000. Whiteside Theater, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7 p.m. $6 – $8. They are children of the atom, homo superior, the next link in the chain of evolution. Each was born with a unique genetic mutation, which at puberty manifested itself in extraordinary powers. In a world filled with hate and prejudice, they are feared by those who cannot accept their differences. Led by Xavier (Patrick Stewart) the X-Men fight to protect a world that fears them. They are locked in a battle with former colleague and friend, Magneto (Ian McKellen) who believes humans and mutants should never co-exist. Visit https://www.whitesidetheatre.org/#calendar-5d97f094-c9f1-4f4e-978b-f6354303c339-event-ljhjwcm7 for more info.
Comedy Open Mic. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free. Open Mic Comedy hosted by Terry Geil! Sign-up starts at 7:30, comedy starts at 8! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Hilltop Big Band Summer Concert. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free. Join the Hilltop Big Band as they present another summer of free concerts featuring the swing sounds of Basie and others. Lawn chairs and blankets are recommended. This year’s concert dates are: June 21; July 5, 19; and August 2, 16, 30. Concerts are 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Hilltop Big Band has been performing in and around Corvallis, Oregon since 1988. They perform a wide variety of big band arrangements, from the timeless classics of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton and Woody Herman to the more modern arrangements of Stevie Wonder, the Mingus Big Band, Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, Lee Morgan, Brian Setzer and the Average White Band. Visit https://www.hilltopbigband.com/gigs-2018/ for more info.
Thursday, August 17
2023 Oregon Senior Games. Various Locations in the Greater Corvallis Area, Corvallis. 8 a.m. Various Entry Fees. Athletes ages 50+ (National Senior Games qualifying age) can compete in several sports offered. The Oregon Senior Games are a great chance to test your mettle against other seniors while enjoying a getaway to beautiful Corvallis, Oregon. Whether you’re a super-competitive athlete or just someone looking to stay active, the Oregon Senior Games is a great event to add to your must-do list! Weekend One (Aug. 10-13) includes Archery, Bowling, Golf, Pickleball, Power Walk, Race Walk, Racquetball, Table Tennis, and Track & Field. Weekend Two (Aug. 17-20) includes Disc Golf, Softball, Swimming, and Tennis Cycling Time Trial, and 5k/10k Road Races. The Triathlon, offered through Best in the West Events Triathlon Festival, happens in September (Sep. 9-10). Visit https://oregonseniorgames.com/oregon-senior-games-sports/ for more info.
Outdoor Storytime. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. 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-37 for more info.
READ Dogs. Brookes Reading Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. Kids can practice reading aloud to trained therapy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ) during our Dog Days of Summer. Permission form is required and available on sight. Limited spots available. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/read-dogs-23 for more info.
Music in the Park. Philomath City Park, 299 S 23rd St., Philomath. 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. We will be at the City of Philomath Music in the Park Series on May 15th, July 20th and August 17th from 6 PM to 8 PM. Join us for a craft and a fun activity while you enjoy the music. Visit https://www.ci.philomath.or.us/musicinthepark for more info.
Corvallis Arts Walk. Downtown Corvallis, Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. 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 downtown Corvallis to tour the working studios of our local artists, see them at work, and view their art. Visit https://theartscenter.net/corvallis-arts-walk/ for more info of participating venues.
Movie in the Park: WALL-E. Avery Park, 1200 SW Avery Park Dr., Corvallis. 6 p.m. Free. Experience a FREE outdoor movie screening of the timeless classic, Wall-E at Avery Park! Fun starts at 6pm, movie starts at sunset. Join Corvallis Parks and Recreation for Aerial Arts Performance, Fun with the Library, Robot Comedian (if its circuits don’t overload in the heat wacka wacka), Concessions and more! Bring your loved ones, a comfortable blanket, and immerse yourself in the captivating story that reminds us of the significance of love, friendship, and environmental responsibility. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/movie-park-wall-e for more info.
Music in the Park: The Easy Targets. City Park, 299 S 23rd St., Philomath. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Music in the Park is a free concert series held at City Park in Philomath. Concerts take place on the 3rd Thursdays and the last Sundays of each month, May through August, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This concert series is fun for the whole family. Bring a chair and relax in the lawn while enjoying a variety of music. All concert donations will go to the Philomath Performing Arts Benefit Fund. Visit https://www.ci.philomath.or.us/musicinthepark for more info.
SAGE Summer Concert. Starker Arts Park Amphitheater, 4485 SW Country Club Drive, Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Free. Join the Corvallis Environmental Center for their annual outdoor summer concert series. Concerts are held at the Starker Arts Park amphitheater from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and admission is free (with a suggested donation of $20/family). Food and beverages will be available for purchase, provided by Pupuseria del Valle, Mud Oven Pizza, First Alternative Co-op, Tyee Winery, Block 15 Brewing, Lumos Winery, and Beaver Classic Food Truck. There’s a $20 suggested donation per family that will help support the Corvallis Environmental Center’s education programs. Visit https://www.corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org/ for more info.
Music At Lumos: Enjoy the Ride. Lumos Wine Co., 24000 Cardwell Hill Dr., Philomath. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Join Lumos Wine Co. for an afternoon of live music. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair and enjoy some wine and tunes. For our August Third Thursday Twilight Tasting, we’re excited to be hosting Enjoy the Ride! They are a Corvallis-based wide-ranging musical adventure from the 70s to today. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair and enjoy some wood fired pizza from Nomadic Pizza Food Truck, or bring your own picnic dinner. Visit https://lumoswine.com/events/ & https://www.enjoytherideband.com/ for more info.
Music at Common Fields: Tyler John Hartman. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Enjoy live music for the evening at Common Fields. Beverages and food items will be available at Kalamata Bistro or Black Forest Kitchen. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jam. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Free. Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jam will be live at Old World Deli. Sandwiches available until 11. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
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