Tech Aid Appointment in Monroe. Monroe Small Meeting Room, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.& 2:30 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 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-7 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-18 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.
OSU Chamber Winds and Wind Ensemble Presents: Homages. LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free – $10. Featuring works by Stravinsky, Cuong, Mackey, Sparke, and Sousa. Directed by Dr. Erik Kar Jun Leung. Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/osu_chamber_winds_and_wind_ensemble_presents_homages for more info.
Wednesday, November 22.
All Schools: Thanksgiving Break. Corvallis School District K-12. All day. All grade levels will be out on break from November 22 – November 24. Classes will resume on Monday, November 27th. Visit https://www.csd509j.net/calendar/ for more info.
Corvallis Farmers Market: Final Wednesday. 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.
NaNoWriMo Write-Ins. C3 (Corvallis Community Center), 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. 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/national-novel-writing-month-write-c3-16609 for more info.
Live Music Wednesdays: Drew Medak. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Join Common Fields for the winter season and enjoy live music in their taproom. These live events are for all ages, have no cover, and will feature solo artists/small bands. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Thursday, November 23
All Schools: Thanksgiving Break. Corvallis School District K-12. All day. All grade levels will be out on break from November 22 – November 24. Classes will resume on Monday, November 27th. Visit https://www.csd509j.net/calendar/ for more info.
Corvallis-Benton County Library Closed. All Library Branches. All Day. Closed for Thanksgiving. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/events/library-closed-40 for more info.
Corvallis Turkey Trot 2023. Crystal Lake Sports Fields & Willamette Park, 100 SE Fischer Lane, Corvallis. 8 a.m. $18 – $40. Build a hearty appetite for your Thanksgiving feast by participating in this family friendly event. Runners, walkers, kids in strollers and dogs on leashes are all welcome on this fun run. Routes will take you through beautiful Crystal Lake Sports Fields & Willamette Park in Corvallis. All ages welcome! Little Gobblers 1k: Enjoy a short 1k run with young kids and families in mind! 5k Walk or Run: Runners will start in front and walkers in back to begin this 5k loop! 10k Walk or Run: Runners will start in front and walkers in back to begin this 10k loop! Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/corvallis-turkey-trot-2023 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.
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