Tuesday, May 9
Historic Preservation Month: Owens Farm House Tour and Walk. Owens Farm, 3458-4776 Pacific Hwy W, Corvallis. 4 p.m. Free. Learn about the Knotts-Owens family, their influence in Benton County, uses of the farm over time, and hear about the exciting vision for this property in the future. This tour will include a brief look inside the historic Owens Farm House. Dress for the weather and bring snacks and water. You’ll tour the property at a leisurely pace for up to 1.5 miles including some slight elevation gain. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/hrc/page/historic-preservation-month for more info.
Southtown Farmstand & Market. 1465 SE Alexander Ave., Corvallis. 5 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/930278475072470/930278535072464 for more info.
Budget Commission. 6 p.m. This meeting will be held in-person at the Downtown Fire Station and virtually online at this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/687055556708158478. Staff contact: Ryan Seidl, Finance Director, 541-766-6990. Public comment and inquiries: budget.inquiries@corvallisoregon.gov. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-bc/page/budget-commission-30 for more info.
Historic Resources Commission. 6:30 p.m. Please contact the Planning Division (541-766-6908 or planning@corvallisoregon.gov) if you need special accommodation to be able to participate. Written testimony must be submitted by noon the day of the meeting so that the Historic Resources Commission is able to consider the submitted testimony in a timely manner. Community members may use the following link to transmit their comments electronically: https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration. Use this link to obtain a GoToWebinar attendee link which will allow you to observe, but not speak or present during the meeting: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9115132144944210010. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-hrc/page/historic-resources-commission-62 for more info.
Wednesday, May 10
Corvallis Farmers Market. 9 a.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.
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 10:30 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. https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/philomath-storytime-53 for more info.
Toddler Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis, OR. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. 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-32 for more info.
Songtenders. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6:00 p.m. Join Common Fields on Wednesday and Thursday evenings for dinner and enjoy live music while you eat! Concerts are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Seating is limited and first-come, first-serve. All of the concerts are family friendly. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com for more info.
Thursday, May 11
Preschool Storytime. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. Free. 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-32 for more info.
Baby Storytime at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Large Meeting Room, 380 N 5th St., Monroe, OR. 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 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/read-dogs-5 for more info.
READ Dogs. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3:30 p.m. Free. Kids can practice reading aloud to a trained therapy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ Dogs) on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 3:30-4:30pm. Permission form is required and available on-site. Limited spots available. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/preschool-storytime-32 for more info.
Rita and Bill. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6:00 p.m. Join Common Fields on Wednesday and Thursday evenings for dinner and enjoy live music while you eat! Concerts are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Seating is limited and first-come, first-serve. All of the concerts are family friendly. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com for more info.
Wildflower Walk. William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge, 26208 Finley Refuge Rd., Corvallis. 6 p.m. Free. Explore new trails, learn about the natural world around us, and hone your observation skills. Everyone is welcome, with a focus for the novice naturalist. Dress for the weather, and wear walking shoes (no sandals). Space is limited, so register online soon. Visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084dacad2aa0ff2-wildflower for more info.
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