Tuesday, October 3
Tech Aid Appointments in Philomath. Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 2:00 p.m. & 3 p.m. Free. 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-7 & https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/tech-aid-appointments-philomath-18 for more info.
Crafternoon. Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. Children in grades K-5 and their families are invited to join the library on the first Tuesday of every month to explore open-ended crafts. Each month will feature a different craft medium. Bring your imagination to create what you’d like! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/crafternoon-2 for more info.
LEGO Day in Alsea. Alsea Meeting Room, 19192 Alsea Hwy., Alsea. 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-alsea-1 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 in any language to a trained therapy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ Dogs) on the 1st Tuesday of the month from 3:30pm-4:30pm. Permission form is required and filled out on-site. Limited spots available. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/read-dogs-37 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.
Adult Graphic Novel Club. 2nd Floor Board Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 7 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 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. New members always welcome. Here is what we are reading October 2023 – March 2024: October 3rd: Parable of the Sower: A Graphic Novel Adaptation by Octavia Butler, Damian Duffy, and John Jennings, November 7th: The He-Man Effect: How American Toymakers Sold You Your Childhood by Brian Box Brown, December 5th: Anaïs Nin: A Sea of Lies by Léonie Bischoff, January 2nd: Norse Mythology, Volume 1 by Neil Gaiman and more, February 6th: Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton, & March 5th: The Nice House on the Lake Vol. 1 by James Tynion IV and Alvaro Martinez Bueno. Please email askalibrarian@corvallisoregon.gov for a link to join the virtual meeting. Copies of the month’s book selection are available to check out from the 2nd floor reference desk. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/graphic-novel-club-33 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.
Flight School presented by Stage Flight Comedy. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. For 1 hour the area’s best comics working on new material! Sign up online by messaging Stage Flight Comedy on Facebook. Visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551438532363 & https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Philomath Evening Book Club. Philomath Virtual Room, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Free. Join the Philomath Library’s Adult and Senior book club every first Tuesday of each month. Up coming books of discussion are as follows: October 3, 2023 – Horse by Geraldine Brooks (Fiction), November 7, 2023 – The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel (Fiction), & December 5, 2023 – Dinners with Ruth by Nina Totenberg (Non-Fiction). Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/philomath-evening-book-club-0 for more info.
Wednesday, October 4
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.
Davis Family Farm Hayrides and Pumpkin Patch. Davis Family Farm, 4380 NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. $5.50*. Visit Davis Family Farm to enjoy hay rides to their pumpkin patch! Enjoy the scenic view of Mary’s Peak and scout out the perfect pumpkin, solve the corn maze, climb the hay pyramid, and take part in kids’ activities. You can buy pumpkins, gourds, mini-pumpkins, and fall veggies and apples while visiting, and of course, grab a bag of homemade donuts and fresh pressed apple cider. The farm stand is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through October, with public hayrides starting at 2 p.m. on weekdays, and starting at 9 a.m. on the weekends. The last hayride of the day departs around 5:30 p.m. *Hayrides and activity bracelets are just $5.50 per person. Call 541-752-0697 for more information.
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 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-48 for more info.
GreenGable Farm Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze. GreenGable Farm, 24689 Grange Hall Rd., Philomath. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. $5+. GreenGable Farm offers 200+ pumpkins, gourds, and squashes for an autumn decorators paradise. Grab a provided wagon or a wheel barrel and have fun picking the best pumpkins you can find in the U-Pick Patch. The maze can be muddy This year their Corn Maze will also be a Scavenger Hunt. Purchase $5 tickets at the shop (babies and toddlers are free) search for all the black boxes throughout the maze, use the hole punches to punch your ticket and return to the Shop for a Free Gourd as a Prize! On rainy days or weeks, The maze can be muddy so be sure to bring appropriate boots. On the weekends in October GreenGable Farm will have freshly made Apple Cider Doughnuts for sale. Visit https://www.greengable. com/galery for more info.
Corn Maze & Haunted Maze. Melon Shack, NE Garden Ave at NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. $4 – $16. The melon Shack annual harvest actives will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday September 23rd! This year’s activities will be open seven days a week 10:00 am – 6:00 p.m. Activities include Pumpkin patch (over 6 acres of pumpkins), Day maze w/trivia (over 4 miles of trail) – $6 (last entry into day maze is 5 p.m.), Super Slide – free, & Hay fort – free. The following activities will be open on Friday, Saturday, and Sundays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Hayride – $4 pp & Train ride (3 & under can’t ride alone) – $4 pp. The Melon Shack haunted corn maze will open on Friday September 29th – October 28th from 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm. This year, the Melon Shack has made a change, the haunted corn maze will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday’s from 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. If you are in line by 10 p.m. you will enter the haunted maze! Visit https://www.facebook.com/themelonshack for more info.
Toddler Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 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-38 for more info.
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Branch, 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-74 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. Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84818104373?pwd=UU50Z3h2dy9PTHJlNTVpamgyTHJKQT09 Meeting ID: 848 1810 4373; Passcode: 853558. By Phone:1 253 215 8782 Meeting ID: 848 1810 4373; Passcode: 853558. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc/page/leadership-team-meeting-4 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-18 for more info.
Build With the Beavs LEGO Club. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Build with fellow LEGO fans and Oregon State University student-athletes! Put your skills to the test with new building challenges each month. LEGO bricks provided. Drop in anytime during the hour. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/build-beavs-lego-club-4 or contact the Youth Reference Desk at 541-766-6794 for more info.
Time, Place, and Manner Operational Advisory Workgroup. 4 p.m. View Virtually: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5078188345373953119. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cd/page/time-place-and-manner-operational-advisory-workgroup-1 for more info.
Live Music @ Common Fields: The Return of Dr. Zoo! 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 Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8411663508413620056 Submit Written Testimony & Participate via Live: https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-pc/page/planning-commission-7 for more info.
The Hacking Age. Remote. 7 p.m. Free. A cybersecurity lecture by David Kennedy. Attackers are continuously figuring out new methods to gain access to computer systems and enterprises. Everything from Ransomware to targeted and precise attacks aimed at intellectual property theft, monetary gain, or other motives. In today’s age of hacking, it’s never been more important to understand who the hackers are and the methods they use to attack organizations. In this talk, we go into the demographics of hackers, how they are hacking, and the best defenses both from a personal perspective as well as an enterprise. It’s possible to withstand the attacks we see today with proven practices, but it requires hard work, and an understanding of who your adversaries are. Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/the_hacking_age for more info.
Suspiria 1977. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7p.m. $6 – $8. Suzy (Jessica Harper) travels to Germany to attend ballet school. When she arrives, late on a stormy night, no one lets her in, and she sees Pat (Eva Axén), another student, fleeing from the school. When Pat reaches her apartment, she is murdered. The next day, Suzy is admitted to her new school, but has a difficult time settling in. She hears noises, and often feels ill. As more people die, Suzy uncovers the terrifying secret history of the place. (Rated R) Visit https://www.whitesidetheatre.org/#calendar-5d97f094-c9f1-4f4e-978b-f6354303c339-event-lmjdsz9m for more info.
OSU Science Pub: The Secret Lives Of Sharks. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free. OSU: Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station (COMES) presenters will share riveting research and wild stories of their adventures tracking and studying one of our oceans’ top predators! Whether you fear or revere the mighty SHARK, don’t miss your opportunity to hear OSU’s own shark experts and leaders of the Big Fish Lab, stars of both The Discovery Channel’s Shark Week and Nat Geo’s Shark Fest programs, share their love of sharks & science with us! Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/science-pub-corvallis-tickets-714084715607?aff=oddtdtcreator for more info and to register.
Thursday, October 5
Monroe Farmers Market. Monroe High School, Grass Area, 365 N 5th St., Monroe. 9 a.m. – 12 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.
Davis Family Farm Hayrides and Pumpkin Patch. Davis Family Farm, 4380 NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. $5.50*. Visit Davis Family Farm to enjoy hay rides to their pumpkin patch! Enjoy the scenic view of Mary’s Peak and scout out the perfect pumpkin, solve the corn maze, climb the hay pyramid, and take part in kids’ activities. You can buy pumpkins, gourds, mini-pumpkins, and fall veggies and apples while visiting, and of course, grab a bag of homemade donuts and fresh pressed apple cider. The farm stand is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through October, with public hayrides starting at 2 p.m. on weekdays, and starting at 9 a.m. on the weekends. The last hayride of the day departs around 5:30 p.m. *Hayrides and activity bracelets are just $5.50 per person. Call 541-752-0697 for more information.
Board of Commissioners Meeting w/ Health & Community Health Centers Directors. 10 a.m. Attend in Person: Board of Commissioners Office, Kalapuya Holmes & Shipley Public Meeting Rooms, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Attend Virtually: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NmIwMjg… Meeting ID: 239 512 753 531; Passcode: xMbsZT. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc/page/board-commissioners-meeting-w-health-community-health-centers-directors-1 for more info.
Baby Storytime at t GreenGable Farm Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze. GreenGable Farm, 24689 Grange Hall Rd., Philomath. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. $5+. GreenGable Farm offers 200+ pumpkins, gourds, and squashes for an autumn decorators paradise. Grab a provided wagon or a wheel barrel and have fun picking the best pumpkins you can find in the U-Pick Patch. The maze can be muddy This year their Corn Maze will also be a Scavenger Hunt. Purchase $5 tickets at the shop (babies and toddlers are free) search for all the black boxes throughout the maze, use the hole punches to punch your ticket and return to the Shop for a Free Gourd as a Prize! On rainy days or weeks, The maze can be muddy so be sure to bring appropriate boots. On the weekends in October GreenGable Farm will have freshly made Apple Cider Doughnuts for sale. Visit https://www.greengable.com/galery for more info.
Corn Maze & Haunted Maze. Melon Shack, NE Garden Ave at NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. $4 – $16. The melon Shack annual harvest actives will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday September 23rd! This year’s activities will be open seven days a week 10:00 am – 6:00 p.m. Activities include Pumpkin patch (over 6 acres of pumpkins), Day maze w/trivia (over 4 miles of trail) – $6 (last entry into day maze is 5 p.m.), Super Slide – free, & Hay fort – free. The following activities will be open on Friday, Saturday, and Sundays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Hayride – $4 pp & Train ride (3 & under can’t ride alone) – $4 pp. The Melon Shack haunted corn maze will open on Friday September 29th – October 28th from 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm. This year, the Melon Shack has made a change, the haunted corn maze will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday’s from 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. If you are in line by 10 p.m. you will enter the haunted maze! Visit https://www.facebook.com/themelonshack for more info.
Baby Storytime at Monroe Community Library. 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-90 for more info.
Preschool Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Preschool storytime is for children 3-5 years old and happens every Thursday from 10:30 – 11 a.m. 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-49 for more info.
Council Work Session. 4 p.m. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. View live: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5658830540110672734.
Sound, Gentrification, and Listening to Black Life. Memorial Union Building (MU), Multipurpose Room, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. Free. 5 p.m. Ethnomusicologist and artist Dr. Allie Martin directs the Black Sound Lab at Dartmouth College, a research environment dedicated to amplifying Black life and decriminalizing Black sound through digital practice. Her work explores the relationships between race, sound, and gentrification in Washington, DC. Utilizing a combination of ethnographic fieldwork and digital humanities methodologies, she considers how African American people experience gentrification as a sonic, racialized process. Her work has been supported by the Ford Foundation, the Smithsonian Institution, the Society for American Music, and the American Musicological Society. Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/musicsound_studies_lecture for 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 returns to The Old World Deli from 7-10pm! Sandwiches are available at the deli until 11. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
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