Wednesday, July 12
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.
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.
Senior Book Club. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 1:30 p.m. – 2: 30 p.m. Free. For readers age 50 or older. This group meets on the second Monday of each month at 1:30 pm. If you are interested in joining this book club, please contact Mari Beth at 541-766-6572 or email maribeth.hackett@corvallisoregon.gov. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/senior-book-club for more info.
HOPE Executive Committee Meeting. 4 p.m. The HOPE Executive Committee meets monthly on the second Wednesday of the month from 4-5pm. They decide who serves on the HOPE Board when there are vacancies and they also set the agendas for the full board meetings. The HOPE Executive Committee is made up of seven board members from the 21-person HOPE Board: two co-chairs, one county commissioner, two city councilors, one business community representative, and the Director of Community Services Consortium, our community action agency for Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/health/page/hope-executive-committee-meeting-3 for more info.
South Fork Four. Common fields, 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. From “Dad Rock” to “New Wave”, South Fork Four are a cover band that is sure to offer something to get you moving. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/ for more info.
Tunes, Brews & BBQ: Summer of Love. 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 Summer of Love re-creating the greatest era of rock – 1965-69 with iconic bands and songs. July 12ths Scheduled BBQ special is Chicken Yakitori w/ Tare Sauce, Japanese potato salad, Cucumber Sunomono, Rice. Visit https://block15.com/tunes-brews-and-bbq-2023 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.
Thursday, July 13
Civic Beautification and Urban Forestry Department Advisory Committee Meeting. 9 a.m. The Civic Beautification and Urban Forestry Department Advisory Committee Meeting will be held 9 am at the Corvallis Parks and Recreation Administration Building. This meeting is open to the community. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-cbufdac/page/civic-beautification-and-urban-forestry-department-advisory-committee-0 for more info.
Outdoor Storytime. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. A family storytime in Central Park every Tuesday and Thursday in June, July and August*! If the weather is inclement, storytime will be held in the Main Meeting room in the Library. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/outdoor-storytime-34 for more info.
Baby Storytime at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Children’s Area, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 a.m. Baby Story Time for birth to 24 months at the Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th Street in Monroe, OR. https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/baby-storytime-monroe-community-library-81 for more info.
Monroe Farmers Market. Monroe High School, Grass Area, 365 N 5th St., Monroe. 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Located beside Highway 99W, next to the high school parking lot, the Monroe Farmers Market brings local artisans and food producers every week to celebrate the bounty of the community. It’s the place to buy and sell local edibles and handcrafted gifts. Visit https://www.facebook.com/market97456 for more info.
C3 Summer Concert: Rock n’ Rewind. Chintimini Park, 605 NW 27th St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Lose yourself in the tranquil ambiance of Chintimini Park, surrounded by nature’s beauty, as the captivating melodies of these featured bands fill the air. Admission is free. Concerts are held outdoors from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please dress for the weather and bring blankets or low chairs to sit on. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/c3/page/c3-summer-concerts-park for more info.
Gadzooks. Common fields, 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Gadzooks live at common fields! Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/ for more info.
Wild Hog Jam. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Wild Hog In The Bush is back at the deli on July 13th from 7-10pm! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com for more info.
Rooftop Dance Party. Sky High Brewing, 160 NW Jackson Ave., Corvallis. 8 p.m.- 11 p.m. Free, No Cover. Get your dancing shoes on and join Sky High Brewing for a summer dance party on the Rooftop! Dr. Gonzo, Nicole and PhDJ will be mixing it up and bringing all the beats. Dance to the sunset and under the stars. Make the most of these beautiful summer evenings and arrive early to get a bite and a drink. There’s no cover for this event and it’s open to all. Visit https://skyhighbrewing.com/the-haps for more info.
Friday, July 14
Teen Water Tag. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Teens in or entering grades 6-12 can join a game of water tag and other water games at Central Park as part of the library’s summer reading program! Water tag equipment, games, and snacks provided by library. Teens are encouraged to wear clothes that can get wet and to bring a towel! They’ll be on the lawn near the gazebo-structure at the park. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-water-tag for more info.
C3 Open Mic Night. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 6 p.m. Free. Join the Corvallis Community Center on the second Friday of the month for live music. Soak in the sounds of local performers at this series of open mic nights. Both performers and audience members are welcome. Open mic nights are free. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/c3/page/c3-open-mic-night for more info.
Summer Friday Night Concert Series: Robert Meade. 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.
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.
Nomadic Nobodies. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Nomadic Nobodies descend upon downtown Corvallis July 14th from 7-10pm. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com for more info.
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