Tuesday, September 5
First Day of School. Corvallis School District’s School Year Calendar At a Glance lists Tuesday, September 5th as the first day of school in the Corvallis School District. Visit https://www.csd509j.net/wp-content/uploads/2023-24-School-Year-Calendar-At-A-Glance-all-levels-English.pdf for more info.
Benton County Board of Commissioners Tuesday Board Meeting. 9 a.m. Attend in Person: Board of Commissioners Office, Kalapuya Holmes & Shipley Public Meeting Rooms, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Attend via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85711263008?pwd=M3M3R0YvQ0lGK1Fid2lpWWNUS2FIdz09;
Meeting ID: 857 1126 3008 ; Passcode: 469385 or Watch via Facebook live: https://facebook.com/BentonCoGov. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc/page/benton-county-board-commissioners-tuesday-board-meeting-3 for more info.
Infant Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. Free. Infant Storytime occurs every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. and is for children 0-12 months old. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at storytime. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/infant-storytime-41 for more info.
Little Listeners Storytime at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Community Library, 380 N. 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Children of all ages are welcome to drop by with their parent or caregiver for stories and songs. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at storytime. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/little-listeners-storytime-monroe-community-library-47 for more info.
Tech Aid Appointments in Philomath. Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. – 3 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 Philomath 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-appointments-philomath-6 for more info.
Lego Day in Alsea. Alsea Meeting Room, 19192 Alsea Hwy, Alsea. 3:30 p.m. Spend the afternoon building LEGO and DUPLO creations till 4:30 p.m. All ages welcome.
City Council Executive Session. 4:30 p.m. Attend in Person: Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/city-council-executive-session-62 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.
City Council Meeting. 6 p.m. Attend in Person: Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. Attend Virtual Live Broadcast: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8009775515164909658. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/city-council-meeting-77 for more info.
Graphic Novel Club: It’s Lonely at the Centre of the Earth by Zoe Thorogood. 2nd Floor Board Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6 p.m. Free. Join the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library sponsored Graphic Novel Club virtually or in-person in the Main Meeting Room of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library on the 1st Tuesday of every month (unless otherwise noted) from 6:00pm-7:00pm. New members are always welcome. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/graphic-novel-club-32 for more info.
2023 Citizens’ Academy. Benton County Sheriff’s Office, Attn: Citizens’ Academy, 180 NW 5th St., Corvallis. 6:30 p.m. Free. Interested in learning about your Sheriff’s Office? The 2023 BCSO Citizens’ Academy program will begin this fall. To apply either download the 2023 Citizens’ Academy Application form and email it or print and mail it or drop it off before August 30, 2023. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/sheriff/page/2023-citizens-academy for more info.
Philomath Evening Book Club: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Philomath Virtual Room, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Free. Meetings are on the first Tuesday of each month unless denoted by an asterisk (*). Future events will take place as follows: October 3, 2023 – Horse by Geraldine Brooks (Fiction), November 7, 2023 – The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel (Fiction), and December 5, 2023 – Dinners with Ruth by Nina Totenberg (Non-Fiction). Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/philomath-evening-book-club for more info.
Wednesday, September 6
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.
Kids Day at the Corvallis Farmers’ Market. Corvallis Farmers’ Market, NW Monroe Ave & SW 1st St., Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. Corvallis-Benton County Library will be at the Corvallis Farmers’ Market for Kids Day events on June 21st, July 5th, August 2nd, and September 6th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Visit the Bookmobile and join us for some crafts and games! There will be other fun booths with activities, givaways, and free snacks for kids! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/kids-day-corvallis-farmers-market-3 for more info.
Employment Help. 2nd Floor Classroom, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free. 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 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-39 for more info.
Farm Tours. Terra Bella Farm, 6959 Northeast Elliott Circle, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $5 – $12. Experience and explore Terra Bella’s beautiful eleven-acre boutique farm. Meet and interact with Terra Bella’s alpacas, dwarf goats, chickens, and very soon – ducks. Activities include the following: Baby duck swimming lessons, Feed an alpaca, Snip some herbs to take home, Brush the goats, Collect some eggs, Selfies with alpacas, Frolic with the goats & Enjoy their view of the beautiful Willamette Valley. There are multiple tours every hour on the hour. 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.
Toddler Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Free. Toddler storytime occurs every Wednesday from 10:30 – 11:00 AM and is for children 1-3 years old. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/toddler-storytime-36 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-68 for more info.
Leadership Team Meeting. 1:30 p.m. Attend in Person: Board of Commissioners Office, Kalapuya Holmes & Shipley Public Meeting Rooms, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Attend Virtually: TBA. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc/page/leadership-team-meeting-6 for more info.
Community Police Review Advisory Board (CPRAB). 3 p.m Attend in Person: Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Attend Virtually: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2056751282438693977.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, September 5, 2023. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-cprab/page/community-police-review-advisory-board-cprab 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-16 for more info.
Music at Common Fields: Melanie. 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.
Planning Commission. 6:30 p.m. Observe live Meeting: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5141795092244917080. Submit written comment: https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration. Speak during Meeting: https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-pc/page/planning-commission-5 for more info.
OSU Science Pub- Oregon Dunes and Beaches. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free. This presentation is for audiences eager to learn about the ecology and history of Oregon’s unique coastline, Connolly-Randazzo will share information about the importance of these landforms, how they are influenced by vegetation, and how they have historically changed. This will be an opportunity to understand the Land Use Planning Goal 18 and the development guidelines to protect, conserve and/or restore the resources beaches and dunes provide to communities around the state. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for tickets, registration, and more info.
Thursday, September 7
Preschool Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Preschool storytime is for children 3-5 years old and happens every Thursday from 10:30-11:00 AM. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/preschool-storytime-39 fore more info.
Baby Storytime at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Children’s Area, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 10:30 – 11 a.m. Free. Baby Story Time for birth to 24 months at the Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th Street in Monroe, OR. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/baby-storytime-monroe-community-library-87 for more info.
City/County Joint Work Session. 4 p.m. Attend in Person: Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. View Virtually: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6634864811933393494. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/citycounty-joint-work-session-0 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.
Oregon State Women’s Soccer vs. UC Irvine. Paul Lorenz Field, 660 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 5 p.m. $6 – $8. Oregon State Women’s Soccer will play 11 home games in 2023. Home Game Schedule includes the following: Sunday, Sept. 17 vs. Montana at 12:00PM, Thursday, Sept. 28 vs. Utah at 6:00PM, Sunday, Oct. 1 vs. Colorado at 1:00PM, Friday, Oct. 13 vs. Arizona at 7:00PM, Thursday, Oct. 26 vs. Washington State at 7:00PM, Sunday, Oct. 29 vs. Washington at 12:00PM, & Friday, Nov. 3 vs. Oregon at 7:00PM. Visit https://osubeavers.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetGroupList?groupCode=WS&linkID=oregonst&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode= for tickets and more info.
Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jam. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jam will be live at Old World Deli. Sandwiches are available at the deli until 11. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
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