Wednesday, July 5
Corvallis Farmers Market. Downtown Corvallis, 1st St., Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. 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.
Kids Day at the Corvallis Farmers’ Market. 1st & Monroe, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library will be at the Corvallis Farmers’ Market for Kids Day events on June 21st, July 5th, August 2nd, and September 6th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Visit the Bookmobile and join the library for some crafts and games. There will be other fun booths with activities, giveaways, and free snacks for kids. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/kids-day-corvallis-farmers-market-1 for more info.
LEGO Day! 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-22 for more info.
Hilltop Big Band Summer Concert. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. Free. Join the Hilltop Big Band at the present another summer of free concerts featuring the swing sounds of Basie and others. Lawn chairs and blankets are recommended. This year’s concert dates are June 21; July 5, 19; and August 2, 16, 30. The concerts are from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Hilltop Big Band has been performing in and around Corvallis, Oregon since 1988. They perform a wide variety of big band arrangements, from the timeless classics of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton and Woody Herman to the more modern arrangements of Stevie Wonder, the Mingus Big Band, Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, Lee Morgan, Brian Setzer and the Average White Band. Visit https://www.hilltopbigband.com/ for more info.
Tunes, Brews & BBQ: Wild Hog in the Wood. Block 15 Tap Room & Brewery, 3415 SW Deschutes St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Free. Join Block 15 for a series of summer music each Wednesday outside on the patio at our Southtown Tap Room location. They will have weekly BBQ specials lined up with live music and beer. See the schedule and food specials below. Tunes will be performed by Wild Hog in the Woods an Oregon string band that plays a wild mix of old-time, swing, sleaze-jazz, ragtime, blues and tin-pan alley tunes with honest verve and gusto. July 5ths Scheduled BBQ special is Smoked Nashville Hot Pork Belly Sandwich, Smashed Pickle & Potato Salad, Watermelon. Visit https://block15.com/tunes-brews-and-bbq-2023 for more info.
Homerun Derby. Skirvin Park, 502 S 13th Street, Philomath. 6:30 p.m. $10 The Frolic Home Run Derby is scheduled for Wednesday, July 5th, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. Check-in will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the new PYAC Ballfields on the rodeo grounds. There are three brackets, men’s, women’s, and teens, for the home run competition. There is also a youth farthest hit competition for children 12 and under. $10 registration fee per batter. Winners get a $25 gift certificate to the Frolic souvenir hut and one (1) year of bragging rights. Visit https://www.philomathfrolic.org/frolic-home-run-derby.html for more info.
City of Corvallis Planning Commission Meeting. 6:30 p.m. Virtual attendance only. Observe the meeting using this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5054127730497002846. Those who would like to participate may register, before noon on July 5, by using this link: https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration. Community members may submit written testimony by use the following link: https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration. Written testimony must be submitted no later than noon on July 5. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-pc/page/planning-commission-1 for the meeting agenda and more info.
Thursday, July 6
Board of Commissioners Meeting w/ Health & Community Health Centers Directors. 9 a.m. Attend in Person: Board of Commissioners Office, Kalapuya Holmes & Shipley Public Meeting Rooms, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Join via Microsoft Teams meeting: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NmIwMjgzY2QtZTNhMC00ZGU3LTgyMTMtYzdjODk2MGM3NDlh%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22189a0344-4d88-4e43-875a-fd333fceaea1%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22a4bb6968-adfa-46f6-aef1-798fa752b94e%22%7d 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-0 for more info.
Tedy Bear Picnic and Penny Carnival. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Free. Join the Teddy Bear Picnic, featuring a performance by Red Yarn, and enjoy games in the afternoon. Play old-fashioned carnival games, field games and much more. No registration is required. Bring pennies for the carnival games. This free, all-ages event is brought to you by Corvallis Parks & Recreation and the Corvallis Benton-County Public Library. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/teddy-bear-picnic-kids-penny-carnival for more info.
Board of Commissioners: Five Electeds. 12 p.m. Attend in Person: Board of Commissioners Office, Kalapuya Holmes & Shipley Public Meeting Rooms, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Join via Microsoft Teams meeting: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZDY0ZjEwN2MtNDNhMi00NzBjLWI3MGQtZGM4ZDY0YzliZTJi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22189a0344-4d88-4e43-875a-fd333fceaea1%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22a4bb6968-adfa-46f6-aef1-798fa752b94e%22%7d Meeting ID: 282 898 419 141, Passcode: SetNgQ . Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc/page/five-electeds-0 for more info.
C3 String Jam Picnic. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Avenue, Corvallis. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Free. Enjoy a fun and casual afternoon on the C3 lawn with the Old Time Acoustic String Jam participants. Bring your own instrument to join the jam, or pack a picnic and relax on the lawn as you listen. Yard games will also be available to play. All ages are welcome. This event is free to attend. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/c3/page/c3-string-jam-picnic for more info.
Philomath Frolic Rodeo. Skirvin Park, 502 S 13th Street, Philomath. 5 p.m. The Philomath Frolic & Rodeo will happen July 6-8, 2023, at Skirvin Park in Philomath, Oregon. Enjoy a evening event packed with family friendly fun. The evening starts with Kids Corner & Cornhole Tournament at 5 p.m. Philomath Frolic Rodeo is set to start at 7 p.m. and closed with a 10 p.m. firework and Frolic Dance. Visit https://www.philomathfrolic.org/2023-schedule-of-events.html & https://www.philomathfrolic.org/buy-tickets.html for more info. Visit https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/12315 for online ticket purchases.
SAGE Summer Concert: Bluessence/DTW. Starker Arts Park Amphitheater, 4485 SW Country Club Drive, Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free, Suggested $20 donation. Join the Corvallis Environmental Center for their annual outdoor summer concert series. Concerts are held at the Starker Arts Park amphitheater from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and admission is free (with a suggested donation of $20/family). Food and beverages will be available for purchase, provided by Pupuseria del Valle, Mud Oven Pizza, First Alternative Co-op, Tyee Winery, Block 15 Brewing, Lumos Winery, and Beaver Classic Food Truck. There’s a $20 suggested donation per family that will help support the Corvallis Environmental Center’s education programs. Visit https://www.corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org/ for more info.
Kickstar. Common fields, 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Kickstar is a power rock trio based out of the central Willamette Valley of Oregon. Their original music is of the rock and hard rock variety blending seamlessly into their extensive cover playlist ranging from the ‘60s classic era through the modern rock of today. Their sound is massive, driving and crisp, topped with sweet female vocal harmony. The band also enjoys performing acoustic works with 6 and 12 string guitars. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/ for more info.
City of Corvallis Historic Resources Commission. 6:30 p.m. Virtual attendance only. Observe the meeting using this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/236593344231915097. Those who would like to participate may register, before noon on July 5, by using this link: https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration. Community members may submit written testimony by use the following link: https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration. Written testimony must be submitted no later than noon on July 5. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-hrc/page/historic-resources-commission for the meeting agenda and more info.
Dennis Monroe’s Funked up Blues Jam. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jam is at the deli on the 1st and 3rd Thursday’s every month laying down slick grooves and funky tunes from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Friday, July 7
Philomath Frolic Rodeo. Skirvin Park, 502 S 13th Street, Philomath. The Philomath Frolic & Rodeo will happen July 6-8, 2023, at Skirvin Park in Philomath, Oregon. Enjoy a evening event packed with family friendly fun. The evening starts with Kids Corner & Cornhole Tournament at 5 p.m. Philomath Frolic Rodeo is set to start at 7 p.m. and closed with a 10 p.m. firework and Frolic Dance. Visit https://www.philomathfrolic.org/2023-schedule-of-events.html & https://www.philomathfrolic.org/buy-tickets.html for more info. Visit https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/12315 for online ticket purchases.
Summer Farm Tours. Terra Bella Farm, 6959 Northeast Elliott Circle, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $5 – $10. Experience Terra Bella Farm’s eleven acres during the beautiful summer season. Meet and interact with Terra Bella’s alpacas, dwarf goats, and chickens, including feeding them, petting them, and brushing them. There are multiple time slots per day available for tours. Admission is $10 per person. Children 3 to 10 years old are $5 (with an adult). Children 2 years old and younger get in free. Visit https://www.terrabella-farm.com/book-online 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-57 for more info.
Build With the Beavs LEGO Program. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 4:00 p.m. Free. Build with fellow Lego fans and Oregon State student-athletes! Put your skills to the test with new building challenges each month. LEGO bricks provided. Drop in. For more information, contact Youth Services: 541-766-6794 . Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/build-beavs-lego-program-6 for more info.
Fun Friday Goat Yoga. No Regrets Flower Farm & Animal Sanctuary, 26641 Bellfountain Rd., Monroe. 6 p.m.$25. Join a one-off goat yoga session every Friday night, June 9 through Aug. 25, 2023! Goat Yoga is part yoga, part animal-assisted therapy, and part beautiful views and loving animals. It’s about about disconnecting from day to day stress, illness or depression and focusing on happy vibes. No yoga experience is needed. Join in on a Goat Yoga class at No Regrets Farm Sanctuary in Monroe, located between Eugene and Corvallis. Events are held outdoors (weather permitting) or inside the most amazing 130-year-old barn with 360-degree views of in the Southern Willamette Valley. Visit https://headquarters.goatyoga.net/events for more info.
Summer Friday Night Concert Series: Bill Pfender. Cardwell Hill Cellars, 24241 Cardwell Hill Dr., Philomath. 6 p.m. $10. Join Cardwell Hill Cellars for a Friday night concert. Concerts are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and the suggested check-in time is 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be cheese, salami, crackers, and Burst’s Chocolates available for purchase (as well as wine, of course). All concerts are $10 per person. Children under 18 are free. Pets are allowed with a leash. Visit https://cardwellhillwine.com for more info.
Alpaca Sunset and Cider. Terra Bella Homestead Farm, 6959 Northeast Elliott Circle, Corvallis. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. $65 – $85. Enjoy a beautiful Willamette Valley Sunset view of Mary’s Peak from our Heavenly Field (weather permitting). Alpacas are roaming with you while you get cozy. We will provide warm blankets, comfy outdoor furniture, games to keep you entertained, and snacks to spoil the alpacas. The experience includes one thermos of hot cider or a cold bottle of sparkling cider as well as a bag of six homemade cookies. If you would like to upgrade your experience you can add at checkout, extra cider and/or bags of cookies. You are encouraged to bring additional snacks, beverages or even a picnic (cooler w/ice available upon request) Shoes must be appropriate for mud and uneven surfaces. Visit https://www.terrabella-farm.com/service-page/alpaca-sunset-cider?referral=service_list_widget for more info.
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