Corvallis Calendar: Tuesday Afternoon to Thursday Evening

Tuesday, July 16

Turf Buddies. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate Street, Philomath. 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Free. Plant, name, decorate, and take home a Turf Buddy who will grow green “hair” if left in a sunny spot! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/placeholder-staff-program-branches-18771 for more info.

LEGO Day! Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Spend the afternoon building LEGO, DUPLO and K’NEX creations! All ages welcome. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/lego-day-18348 for more info.

Crowned Splendor. LaSells Stewart Center, Murdoch Gallery, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. Mon. – Fri., 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Free. Flowers have held human beings in their thrall since time immemorial. Crowned Splendor is a celebration of floral majesty and the compelling intricacy of botanical beauty. Showcasing their vibrant colors, delicate petals, and the timeless allure that flowers radiate. This exhibit delivers attendees an ocular love letter to these queens of nature. Exhibition dates: July 1 – August 23, 2024. Visit https://lasells.oregonstate.edu/exhibit/crowned-splendor for more info.

Craft Night for Adults: Beaded Windchimes. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Join every third Tuesday of the month to try a new craft! Supplies provided. Or, bring your own project and hang out with us. For ages 16+. Co-sponsored by The Arts Center and the Friends of the Library. July’s craft is beaded windchimes. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/craft-night-adults-17798 for more info.

Corvallis Walking Seminar: Placekeeping. Courtyard by Marriott Corvallis, 400 Southwest 1st Street, Corvallis. (Meeting Location) 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. $15. Corvallis Placekeeping: Walking Seminar Placekeeping has been described as the active care and maintenance of a place and its social fabric by the people who live and work there. Become a local storykeeper: walk away from our hour together able to explain: how the Willamette Valley became a regional breadbasket, what medieval forests in Europe have to do with the Pacific Northwest, how the Oregon Trail became a household name, timelines of the native Kalapuya, the source of three downtown building booms, the impact of WWII on Corvallis, how Corvallis is connected to the Panama canal, the most destructive decade of the 1900s, the most innovative decade of the last 50 years,Welcome, eager community stewards, to the outdoor classroom! This event will launch from the lobby of the Courtyard Marriott – 1st & Adams. Visitors to Corvallis are also welcome to come learn the stories of Corvallis. Visit https://ticketstripe.com/corvallis-placekeeping-17-july for more info.

Walking Tour: A Sip of History. Courtyard by Marriott Corvallis, 400 Southwest 1st Street Corvallis. 6:30 p.m. $20. Even lifelong Corvallis folks are bound to discover new stories on this 75-minute guided walking adventure. Hear the last story at a local craft beer bar – The Biere Library – and toast with tulip pours to having learned about: the size of the mega ice dam that is now part of our fertile farms, the time when the Pacific Northwest was Siberia 2.0, the Kalapuya population after the Oregon Trail became famous, & how the Jetson’s-era played out in Corvallis. Our adventure launches from the Courtyard Marriott lobby. Visit https://ticketstripe.com/sip-of-history-17-july for more info.

The Corvallis Community Band. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free. Join for a fun outdoor concert in Central Park each week. Enthusiastic audiences always join these summer celebrations. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and picnic dinner! FREE Event for All Ages! Central Park Gazebo Tuesdays, June 18–August 27, 7:30–8:30pm. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/corvallis-community-band-0 for more info.

Wednesday, July 17

Liz Grant – Metalsmith. LaSells Stewart Center, Murdoch Gallery, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free. New to our artisan case in the Murdoch Gallery, and just in time for graduation gifting. The jewelry of Philomath, OR metalsmith Liz Grant is on view and available for purchase through September. Exhibition dates: June 7, 2024 – September 30, 2024. Visit https://lasells.oregonstate.edu/exhibit/liz-grant-metalsmith for more info.

Summer Arts Adventures 2024! The Art Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mondays – Fridays, July 8 – August 9. $200 – $220. High Quality Arts Learning Opportunities for Youth. Full & Half Day Options Available! Looking for a fun, creative outlet for your kids over the summer? Look no further, The Arts Center has full & half-day art classes for ages 4-7, 8-12, and 13 & up in a wide variety of artistic mediums! Week 1 7/08-7/12 : Clay Creations: Hand Building (Ages 8-12). Week 2 7/15-7/19: Clay Creations- Hand Building (Ages 8-12), Drawing from Life (Ages 4-7), Drawing from Life (Ages 8-12), Clay Creations – Hand Building (Ages 13-18). Week 3: 7/22- 7/26, Clay Creations- Hand Building (Ages 8-12), Zine Means (Ages 4-7), Your Daily Journal- Writing & Drawing (Ages 8-12), Clay Creations- Wheel Throwing (Ages 13-18). Week 4: 7/29- 8/2, Clay Creations- Hand Building (Ages 8-12, Drawing from Life (Ages 4-7), ), Zine Means (Ages 8-12), Clay Creations- Hand Building (Ages 13-18), Digital Art Making (Ages 13-18). Week 5: 8/5- 8/9, Clay Creations- Hand Building (Ages 8-12), Book Making (Ages 8-12), Clay Creations- Wheel Throwing (Ages 13-18), Game Design (Ages 8-12). Visit https://theartscenter.net/summer-arts-adventures-2024/ for more info.

Corvallis Farmers Market. Downtown Corvallis, First Street, 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, which features a beautifully designed multimodal path along the river and a playful interactive fountain. Visit https://locallygrown.org/corvallis-wednesday-market/ for more info.

Kids Day at the Corvallis Farmers’ Market. Farmer’s Market, Corvallis Farmers’ Market, 1st & Monroe, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. Corvallis Farmers’ Market for Kids Day events on July 17th, August 21st, and September 18th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Visit our booth and join us for some crafts and games! There will be other fun booths with activities, givaways, and free snacks for kids! For more information see https://locallygrown.org/about-cafm/kids-day/. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/kids-day-corvallis-farmers-market-20030 for more info.

The Spirit Coalescent. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. Wed. – Sat, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Sun., 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. The Benton County Historical Society is honored to host an art exhibit related to the new commission that Franklin Piland, Julia Keefe, and Delbert Anderson, three incredible Indigenous musicians, have created for the opening weekend of PRAx at OSU. The Spirit Coalescent was a project that combined original instrumental compositions of The Delbert Anderson Trio, eight giant multi-media visual art pieces by paintere Karen Ellsbury and photographer Patrick Hazen, dynamic choreography from Maura Garcia, and tied together through the poetry of James Pakootas.Visit https://bentoncountymuseums.org/exhibits/spirit-coalescent/ for more info.

Sonic Booms: How the Sound and Science of Technology Created Pop Music. Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. Tues. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat. 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free. The inaugural exhibition in PRAx connects our gallery programming to the musical side of our mission. “Sonic Booms: How the Sound and Science of Technology Created Pop Music” unveils how advancements in science and technology drove the development of pop forms over the past 150 years of music-making. In addition to historical objects – including the original mini-Moog synthesizer and a 19th century wax cylinder player invented by Thomas Edison – interactive displays anchor the exhibition, inviting the visitor to participate in the history they are encountering. Come make your own hip-hop beats, mix a record and listen to the ways in which recording fidelity has evolved over the decades. Visit https://prax.oregonstate.edu/visual-arts/exhibitions-prax/sonic-booms for more info.

Bringing the World Together: Paintings, Prints & Panels by Betty LaDuke. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main Street, Philomath. Wed – Sat, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. LaDuke’s current exhibitions focus on social justice from multiple perspectives, with colorful, elaborate totems and turtles carrying messages of resilience. This retrospective art exhibition includes paintings, prints and panels created between 1972 and 2023. Other recent exhibits by Betty LaDuke include Fire, Fury, and Resilience: Totem Witnesses and Totem Wisdom, and Turtle Wisdom: Personal, Political, and Playful. In 1993, La Duke received the Oregon Governor’s Award in the Arts. In 1996, she received the National Art Education Association’s Ziegfeld Award for Distinguished International Leadership and the Oregon Medallion Award 2019. The Philomath Museum, located at 1101 Main Street in Philomath, is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. Visit https://bentoncountymuseums.org/exhibits/bringing-the-world-together-paintings-prints-panels-by-betty-laduke/ for more info.

Infant Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 11:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Infant Storytime 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-18331 for more info.

Philomath Storytime. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Children of all ages and their families are invited to join us for an interactive storytime full of books, songs, and music. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/philomath-storytime-17431 for more info.

Turf Buddies. Alsea Meeting Room, Alsea Community Library, 19192 Alsea Hwy., Alsea. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Plant, name, decorate, and take home a Turf Buddy who will grow green “hair” if left in a sunny spot! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/placeholder-staff-program-branches-18772 more info.

Wednesday Noon Book Club. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 12p.m. – 1 p.m. Free. The Philomath Noon Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of the month at the Philomath Community Library. Copies of book club books are available each month at the library; please ask at the front desk. Please contact the Philomath Community Library at 541-929-3016 or email petra.gavin@corvallisoregon.gov for more information. The June 2024 meeting will be held on the second Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/wednesday-noon-book-club-16701 for more info.

CAAB Work Group Meeting – Utility Decarbonization. 4 p.m. The Climate Action Advisory Board (CAAB) Work Group – Utility Decarbonization – will be meeting virtually at 4:00 p.m. This is a work session so that CAAB members may focus on a single issue. As such there will be no opportunity for public comment on the agenda, however, community members are still welcome and encouraged to attend CAAB meetings. Those who would like to attend may register and attend virtually by using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__YwxxUt4QJWTuYHEl7ehpg. Community members who wish to offer written testimony may do so by emailing comments to city@corvallisoregon.gov. Written testimony will be received until 8:00 a.m. the day of the meeting. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-caab/page/caab-work-group-meeting-utility-decarbonization-0 for more info.

Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 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-19746 for more info.

Teen Watercolor Workshop. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free. Registration for this event will close on July 17, 2024 @ 3:00pm. Allowed Grades: 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Learn to paint endangered animals with tips and techniques from this watercolor painting workshop! All supplies will be provided by the library. No experience needed! For grades 6-12. Registration Required. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-watercolor-workshop-19511 for more info.

Starker Summer Tours. Starker Forests, Various, 7240 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free. Meet at the Starker Forests office at noon, ride a bus through the forest, and arrive back at the office by 4 p.m. The tour includes a ½ mile walk, during which participants can learn about a wide range of forestry topics and practices. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. As noted above, transportation on the tour is provided from the Starker Forests office. Visit https://starkerforests.com/news/starker-summer-tours/ for more info.

Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Board. 5 p.m. The Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Board (JEDI) will meet virtually at 5:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend JEDI meetings. Community members who would like to attend the meeting may do so using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s6GKKCtUQb6DKLkgB8zl9w. Community members who wish to offer written or verbal testimony by telephone or through their computer are encouraged to preregister with Patrick W. Rollens, patrick.rollens@corvallisoregon.gov. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups/page/justice-equity-diversity-and-inclusion-advisory-board-7 for more info.

Capital Targets & City Service Bill Rate Impacts Open House. 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Tunison Community Room, 365 SW Tunison, Corvallis. To learn more about the purpose of this Open House, visit the following link: https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/publicworks/page/capital-targets-discussion-series-city-service-bill-rate-impacts. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/publicworks/page/capital-targets-city-service-bill-rate-impacts-open-house-2 for more info.

Corvallis Library Book Club. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. The Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Book Club is open to everyone! We meet to discuss fiction and nonfiction every third Wednesday of the month, though this club will be on hiatus over the summer and will start up again in the fall. See https://cbcpubliclibrary.net/book-club/ for a list of the books we are reading. Email askalibrarian@corvallisoregon.gov to sign up and get links to the meetings.

Tunes, Brews & BBQ with Brutal Bridges. Block 15 Brewing Co., 3415 SW Deschutes St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Free. Join for a series of summer music outside on the patio at our Southtown Tap Room location! We have weekly unique BBQ plate specials and desserts* with live music and fresh Block 15 beers for you to enjoy the first four Wednesdays in July. Admission is free. Seating is first come, first serve. They will also have a small area of grass for blankets and lawn chairs. Take a look at the schedule and food specials below! Music By: BRUTAL BRIDGES BBQ Special: Alabama Chicken Hindquarters, Loaded Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Watermelon Dessert: Mango-Lime Housemade Popsicle. Visit https://block15.com/events-1/2024/7/3/tunes-brews-amp-bbq-with-summer-of-love-28y6j-7alhd for more info.

City of Corvallis: Planning Commission. 6:30 p.m. Use this link to obtain an attendee weblink which will allow you to observe, but not speak or present during the meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WWvHNEvLS0WRe__r_C-LzQ. Community members may use the following link to transmit their comments electronically or participate in the live webinar: https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-pc/page/planning-commission-22 for more info.

Living without Shelter: Myths & Realities. First Congregational Church, 4515 West Hills Road, Corvallis. 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Free. Join Unity Shelter’s staff and board members in a conversation about the reality of extreme poverty and the crisis of housing in Corvallis and across our country. This educational panel will focus on the root causes of houselessness, address the myths and realities of living without shelter, and share the unique work of Unity Shelter in our community. They will also discuss ways our community might engage in advocacy around true community wellness. Panelists include: Shawn Collins, Executive Director of Unity Shelter, Moksha Mokma, Unity Shelter Board Member and former staff, Jacob Burwell, Traditional Health Worker, Unity Shelter, & Rev. Jennifer Butler, Unity Shelter Board Member. First Congregational Church is also the location of the Safe Camp microshelter village that is operated by Unity Shelter. Unity Shelter provides safe shelter through emergency and transitional housing to those in our community who have none. Unity Shelter recognizes belonging as a primary human need and so their efforts to create collaborative, safe shelter necessarily involve cultivating communities of care between neighbors, staff, volunteers and partners. Visit www.sustainablecorvallis.org for more info.

Live Music: Ida Jane And The Weekend Gardeners. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 8 p.m. Free. Ida Jane, And The Weekend Gardeners are rooted throughout Oregon, blending eclectic, and acoustic styles with influences in Folk-Alt Rock, and Indie genres. Their harmonious mix of thoughtful tunes and lively Rock aim to connect, and uplift. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.

Thursday, July 18

Board of Commissioners Meeting with Justice, Law Enforcement, and Juvenile Departments. 10 a.m. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Zoom link will be posted by 8:15 am the day of the meeting. Visit https://boc.bentoncountyor.gov/events/july-18-2024-commissioners-and-directors/

Kids Concert in the Park. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. Free. Join the library for the outdoor Kids Concert featuring Red Yarn. Bring your blanket and your dancing shoes. All Ages. FREE Event! Central Park, Thursday, July 18, 10:30–11:30. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/kids-concert-park for more info.

Monroe Baby Storytime. Monroe Children’s Area, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Join to read, sing, rhyme and move, followed by free play! Thursdays at 11:00 AM, for ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. 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/monroe-baby-storytime-20 for more info.

Teddy Bear Picnic with Red Yarn. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Free. Join Red Yarn for a high-energy, playful children’s concert featuring folk songs and puppetry. Take a photo with Red Yarn after the show! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/teddy-bear-picnic-red-yarn-18106 for more info.

Capital Targets & City Service Bill Rate Impacts Open House. 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. To learn more about the purpose of this Open House, please visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/publicworks/page/capital-targets-discussion-series-city-service-bill-rate-impacts. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/publicworks/page/capital-targets-city-service-bill-rate-impacts-open-house-1 for more info.

Corvallis Arts Walk. Downtown Corvallis, Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. The Corvallis Art Walk (CAW) is a monthly celebration put on by local artists on the third Thursday of each month. Check out the participating venues and enjoy the creative spirit of the Corvallis community with. Visit https://theartscenter.net/corvallis-arts-walk/ for more info.

Council Work Session. 4 p.m. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council work sessions. This work session will be held in-person and virtually. See the published agenda for work session details and participation instructions. The public may register to watch the meeting live on the internet via this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4sJvI_K9TXevBvqo-kFpbw. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/council-work-session-101 for more info.

Author Event: Sidney Morrison: Frederick Douglass A Novel. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Everyone is welcome to join Author Sidney Morrison as he presents Frederick Douglass: A Novel About the Book:This is the only historical novel published based on the life of Frederick Douglass. What makes this portrayal of Douglass unique are the details of his intimate life as well as his role as one of America’s founding fathers who escaped slavery to become a radical abolitionist and proponent of racial equality. About the Author: Sidney Morrison lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Karan. He is a retired teacher and school principal and now a part time educational consultant and leadership coach for school leaders in school districts in Southern California. He also provides professional development in workshops about ethical leadership and diversity/equity issues in schools. Elected to the Board of Directors of the Association of California School Administrations, representing the Los Angeles South Bay area, he was then elected as state president for 1998-1999. He is proud of ACSA’s recognition of his leadership through two major awards. He is also proud of the Bronze Star earned as a medical corpsman assisting the wounded in a minefield during the Vietnam War. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/author-event-sidney-morrison-frederick-douglass-novel-19558 for more info.

Music in the Park. Offsite Philomath, Philomath City Park, 299 S 23rd St, Philomath. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. City of Philomath Music in the Park Series on May 16th, June 20th, July 18th and August 15th from 6 PM to 8 PM. Join us for a craft and a fun activity while you enjoy the music. For more information see https://www.ci.philomath.or.us/ Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/music-park-19509 for more info.

Live Music: Jazz Palzz. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. Free. Jazz Palzz is comprised of 6 seasoned musicians. The focus of thier shows is on Jazz Music, primarily on Swing, and excerpts from The Great American Songbook. Latin flavors expertly round out the ensemble with colorful and high energy Samba, and Bossa. They will be coming through Common Fields for rhe Invasive Species Cook Off event, and also the second annual Jazz Fest in August! Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.

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