Tuesday, November 7
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. Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86841960867?pwd=czdHcU5WMzcxYW9sWUUwd25BZVNxUT09 Meeting ID: 868 4196 0867; Passcode: 428274 , By Phone: +1 253 215 8782, Or watch on Facebook live at https://facebook.com/BentonCoGov. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc/page/benton-county-board-commissioners-tuesday-board-meeting-10 for more info.
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. Downtown Corvallis, 328 SW Second Street, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Teal Co-operative Art Gallery has a reputation as the place to shop for hand-crafted, unique, made-in-Oregon gifts. Each year their team of dedicated Oregon artists transform an otherwise vacant and lifeless store front into a world of color, light and beauty, open for business during the months of November and December. On display and for sale are some of the finest works in fiber, leather, pottery, jewelry, glass, metal, wood work, mixed media, paper, and soap that the central Willamette Valley has to offer. A portion of the Gallery’s sales is donated to schools and programs in the community. This year the Bessie Coleman Elementary School in Corvallis will be the recipient of the Gallery’s 2023 Charitable Donation. Visit https://www.tealartistcoop.com/ for more info.
Infant Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Infant Storytime occurs every Tuesday from 10:30 – 11:00 AM 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-104 for more info.
READ Dogs. Brookes Reading Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 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-30 for more info.
Crafternoon. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 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 us 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-3 for more info.
Science Storytime at Monroe Library. Monroe Large Meeting Room, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Free. Join Monroe Community Library for Coral Reef storytime, arts, and crafts. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/science-storytime-0 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-3 for more info.
National Novel Writing Month Write In @ C3. Corvallis Community Center (C3), 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. Free. Bring your preferred writing tools and work on your novel surrounded by other local writers during NaNoWriMo! These write ins take place at the Corvallis Community Center’s Oak Room. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/national-novel-writing-month-write-c3-16607 for more info.
Trivia Night. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. 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. 1 hour of the area’s best comics working on new material! Sign up online by messaging Stage Flight Comedy on Facebook. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Wednesday, November 8
Board of Commissioners Meeting w/ the Directors of Public Works; Community Development; and Natural Areas, Parks, and Events. 9 a.m. Attend in Person: Board of Commissioners Office, Kalapuya Holmes & Shipley Public Meeting Rooms, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MTRlZmI3 Meeting ID: 257 326 374 264; Passcode: gv5pKM . Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc/page/board-commissioners-meeting-w-directors-public-works-community-development-and-natural-0 for more info.
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.
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. Downtown Corvallis, 328 SW Second Street, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Teal Co-operative Art Gallery has a reputation as the place to shop for hand-crafted, unique, made-in-Oregon gifts. Each year their team of dedicated Oregon artists transform an otherwise vacant and lifeless store front into a world of color, light and beauty, open for business during the months of November and December. On display and for sale are some of the finest works in fiber, leather, pottery, jewelry, glass, metal, wood work, mixed media, paper, and soap that the central Willamette Valley has to offer. A portion of the Gallery’s sales is donated to schools and programs in the community. This year the Bessie Coleman Elementary School in Corvallis will be the recipient of the Gallery’s 2023 Charitable Donation. Visit https://www.tealartistcoop.com/ 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-41 for more info.
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 p.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-79 for more info.
Squishtivities. Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free. Hands on arts and crafts for ages birth to 5. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/squishtivities-11 for more info.
NaNoWriMo Write-Ins in Monroe. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free. November is National Novel Writing Month. Come pen your own novel at the Monroe Community Library. Bring your preferred writing tools and work on your novel surrounded by other local writers! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/nanowrimo-write-ins-monroe-16484 for more info.
OBOB Club – Grades 3-5 Division. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Discuss OBOB books from the Grades 3-5 Division. Enter to win OBOB books as door prizes! Books are available to check out at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library and at most school libraries. November OBOB Club books to be discussed: The Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste, The Midnight Children by Dan Gemeinhart, When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller, & Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom by Joan Holub & Suzanne Williams. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/obob-club-grades-3-5-division-0 for more info.
National Runaway Prevention Month: Skate Park After Dark. Eric Scott McKinley Skate Park, 648 SW 2nd St Suite 120, Corvallis. 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Free. November is National Runaway Prevention Month. Help Jackson Street Youth Services (JSYS) assist youth experiencing and at-risk of homelessness. They be posting educational content to their Facebook and Instagram all month, plus hosting our Skate Park After Dark (SPAD) events at skateparks across the valley. SPADs are open public events focused on connecting with local youth. They will provide free food, hot drinks, winter gear, snacks and resources, plus fun activities. This year they will be at five locations in October and November. All events run 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. except Corvallis, which goes till 8:30 p.m. Show your support by purchasing an #NRPM2023 shirt from the inspiring minds at No Dinx. All the proceeds go directly to our programs. Sizes range S – 4XL. No Dinx will ship to your door, or you can opt for free in-store pickup at their print shop in Albany. Visit https://www.jacksonstreet.org/ for more info.
Tannahill Weavers. Heritage Hall, 648 Orchard St., Monroe. 6:30 p.m. $25. The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland’s premier traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, and original ballads and lullabies. Their music demonstrates to old and young alike the rich and varied musical heritage of the Celtic people. These versatile musicians have received worldwide accolades consistently over the years for their exuberant performances and outstanding recording efforts that seemingly can’t get better…yet continue to do just that. The Tannahills have turned their acoustic excitement loose on audiences with an electrifying effect. They have that unique combination of traditional melodies, driving rhythmic accompaniment, and rich vocals that make their performances unforgettable. As the Winnipeg Free Press noted, “The Tannahill Weavers – properly harnessed – could probably power an entire city for a year on the strength of last night’s concert alone. Visit https://lionharp.com/event/5305795/657962943/6-30-show-tannahill-weavers for more info.
Thursday, November 9
Civic Beautification and Urban Forestry Department Advisory Committee Meeting. 9 a.m. Attend Virtually: Parks and Recreation Administration Bldg., 1310 SW Avery Park Dr., Corvallis. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-cbufdac/page/civic-beautification-and-urban-forestry-department-advisory-committee-4 for more info.
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. Downtown Corvallis, 328 SW Second Street, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Teal Co-operative Art Gallery has a reputation as the place to shop for hand-crafted, unique, made-in-Oregon gifts. Each year their team of dedicated Oregon artists transform an otherwise vacant and lifeless store front into a world of color, light and beauty, open for business during the months of November and December. On display and for sale are some of the finest works in fiber, leather, pottery, jewelry, glass, metal, wood work, mixed media, paper, and soap that the central Willamette Valley has to offer. A portion of the Gallery’s sales is donated to schools and programs in the community. This year the Bessie Coleman Elementary School in Corvallis will be the recipient of the Gallery’s 2023 Charitable Donation. Visit https://www.tealartistcoop.com/ for more info.
Preschool Storytime. Corvallis-Benton County Library, 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-103 for more info.
Baby Storytime at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Children’s Area, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 10:30 a.m. – 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-94 for more info.
Art Exhibition – Forest Field Reports; Creative Collaboration at the H.J. Andrews with special guest David Buckley Borden. George W. Peavy Forest Science Center (PFSC), 117, 3100 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free. oin us for a discussion with artist David Buckley Borden, the H.J. Andrews designer-in-residence, as he shares his latest environmental-communication collaborations with the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest and the Fuller Initiative for Productive Landscapes. In an image-rich presentation, David will discuss his research-driven creative process and fluid collaborative approach to environmental communication using a series of accessible case studies including the PNW Tree ID project, Forest Fashion (Lookout Edition) and the Unfinished Book Bureau. After the talk, stick around for refreshments in the PFSC Atrium, and conversation and exploration of various artistic pieces by Borden and collaborators. Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/art_exhibition_forest_field_reports_creative_collaboration_at_the_hj_andrews_with_special_guest_david_buckley_borden for more info.
Council Work Session. 4 p.m. Attend Virtually: Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Watch Meeting Live: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3088889236109958229. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/council-work-session-90 for more info.\
City Council Executive Session. 5:30 p.m. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/city-council-executive-session-68 for more info.
Get Ready for Baby. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free. Start Reading Early! Come find out why reading to your baby makes a difference and how to have fun bonding while reading with your baby. Designed for expecting families or families with a new baby. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/get-ready-baby-16475 for more info.
5th Annual Philanthropic Achievement Awards. OSU Alumni Center, 725 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. $100+. Join Benton Community Foundation for the 2023 Philanthropic Achievement Awards. This event will be a dinner on Thursday, November 9th. This event showcases the hard work of our talented, generous community, and celebrates the people and organizations that volunteer, donate, and inspire others to create a bright future for families and children. Visit https://bcfgives.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=1825 for more info.
The Ghost Forest: Racists, Radicals, and Real Estate in the California Redwoods. 215 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. King will appear at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, at The Book Bin’s downtown store at 215 SW 4th St. in Corvallis. King takes readers well beyond the “redwood wars” of the late 1980s, and journeys into the heart of redwood liquidation that began in the 1850s. The Ghost Forest explores the little-known connections between redwood lumber and the rapid and forceful growth of corporations, industrial infrastructure, and wealth in the West. From the late nineteenth century through World War II, redwood lumber provided a unique and irreplaceable resource whose resistance to rot allowed it undergird nearly all other industries.“No other foundational resource was more versatile, reliable, proximate, and available to fuel the predicted exponential growth of western commerce,” King writes in The Ghost Forest. “Had redwood in 1917 suddenly been removed from industry’s short list of essential resources, the calculous of exploiting and profiting from the region as a whole would have altered dramatically.” Visit https://bookbin.com/ for more info.
Wild Hog In The Woods. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Wild Hog In The Woods will be live at The Old World Deli from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Sandwiches are available at the deli until 11. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
2023 Champinefu Series: Fire is Life Living in Relation with Indigenous Fire Practices of Western Oregon. Virtual. 7 p.m. Free. Joe Scott (Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians) winner of the 2023 Indigenous Place Keeping Artist (IPKA) Fellowship presents his Fellowship work over the past year connecting indigenous people to the sacred fire resources and practices that have sustained people of this place through the seasonal round since Time Immemorial. Come learn about his work to restore the “high art” of tended landscapes here in Western Oregon through fire. This presentation provides a more detailed investigation into specific indigenous fire practices than the 2021 “Fire Since Time Immemorial” presentation (Fire Since Time Immemorial: An Indigenous Fire Chronology for Western Oregon – YouTube). Pre-registration is required. Anyone pre-registered also will receive a link to the recording following the presentation. Visit for more info.
Cabaret by Kander and Ebb, book by Joe Masteroff; Directed by Harriet Owen Nixon. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $18 – $20. In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920’s draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee’s bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin’s natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Cliff, a young American writer newly arrived in Berlin, is immediately taken with English singer Sally Bowles. Meanwhile, Fräulein Schneider, proprietor of Cliff and Sally’s boarding house, tentatively begins a romance with Herr Schultz, a mild-mannered fruit seller who happens to be Jewish. Musical numbers include “Willkommen,” “Cabaret,” “Don’t Tell Mama” and “Two Ladies.” Rated: PG-13. Content Warning: This production may not be suitable for all audiences. It contains strong sexuality, violence, and pregnancy loss. Additionally, this production utilizes images and language of antisemitism and hate relevant to the time period in which it is set. Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=194055 for more info.
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