Wednesday, September 6
Corvallis Farmers Market. 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.
Kids Day at the Corvallis Farmers’ Market. Corvallis Farmers’ Market, NW Monroe Ave & SW 1st St., Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. Corvallis-Benton County 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 us for some crafts and games! There will be other fun booths with activities, givaways, and free snacks for kids! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/kids-day-corvallis-farmers-market-3 for more info.
Employment Help. 2nd Floor Classroom, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free. Job-seekers and anyone with career and employment questions are invited to drop in to meet with an Employment Specialist from Worksource Oregon. Get free help with: Job Search assistance, Cover letter & resume assistance, Job training and job placement assistance, Interview assistance, Labor market information and more. WorkSource Oregon is an equal opportunity employer/program. Free auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals with disabilities, and free language assistance is available to persons with limited English proficiency. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/employment-help-39 for more info.
Farm Tours. Terra Bella Farm, 6959 Northeast Elliott Circle, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $5 – $12. Experience and explore Terra Bella’s beautiful eleven-acre boutique farm. Meet and interact with Terra Bella’s alpacas, dwarf goats, chickens, and very soon – ducks. Activities include the following: Baby duck swimming lessons, Feed an alpaca, Snip some herbs to take home, Brush the goats, Collect some eggs, Selfies with alpacas, Frolic with the goats & Enjoy their view of the beautiful Willamette Valley. There are multiple tours every hour on the hour. 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.
Toddler Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 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-36 for more info.
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 10:30 a.m. – 11 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. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/philomath-storytime-68 for more info.
Leadership Team Meeting. 1:30 p.m. Attend in Person: Board of Commissioners Office, Kalapuya Holmes & Shipley Public Meeting Rooms, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Attend Virtually: TBA. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc/page/leadership-team-meeting-6 for more info.
Community Police Review Advisory Board (CPRAB). 3 p.m Attend in Person: Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Attend Virtually: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2056751282438693977.Community members who wish to offer public comments either in person, via telephone or through their computer must preregister with Kristine Steeves at Kristine. Steeves@corvallisoregon.gov by 12:00pm on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-cprab/page/community-police-review-advisory-board-cprab for more info.
Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. 2nd Floor Classroom, 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-16 for more info.
Music at Common Fields: Melanie. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Enjoy live music for the evening at Common Fields. Beverages and food items will be available at Kalamata Bistro or Black Forest Kitchen. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Planning Commission. 6:30 p.m. Observe live Meeting: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5141795092244917080. Submit written comment: https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration. Speak during Meeting: https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-pc/page/planning-commission-5 for more info.
OSU Science Pub- Oregon Dunes and Beaches. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free. This presentation is for audiences eager to learn about the ecology and history of Oregon’s unique coastline, Connolly-Randazzo will share information about the importance of these landforms, how they are influenced by vegetation, and how they have historically changed. This will be an opportunity to understand the Land Use Planning Goal 18 and the development guidelines to protect, conserve and/or restore the resources beaches and dunes provide to communities around the state. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for tickets, registration, and more info.
Thursday, September 7
Preschool Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Preschool storytime is for children 3-5 years old and happens every Thursday from 10:30-11:00 AM. 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-39 fore more info.
Baby Storytime at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Children’s Area, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 10:30 – 11 a.m. Free. 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/baby-storytime-monroe-community-library-87 for more info.
City/County Joint Work Session. 4 p.m. Attend in Person: Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. View Virtually: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6634864811933393494. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/citycounty-joint-work-session-0 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.
Oregon State Women’s Soccer vs. UC Irvine. Paul Lorenz Field, 660 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 5 p.m. $6 – $8. Oregon State Women’s Soccer will play 11 home games in 2023. Home Game Schedule includes the following: Sunday, Sept. 17 vs. Montana at 12:00PM, Thursday, Sept. 28 vs. Utah at 6:00PM, Sunday, Oct. 1 vs. Colorado at 1:00PM, Friday, Oct. 13 vs. Arizona at 7:00PM, Thursday, Oct. 26 vs. Washington State at 7:00PM, Sunday, Oct. 29 vs. Washington at 12:00PM, & Friday, Nov. 3 vs. Oregon at 7:00PM. Visit https://osubeavers.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetGroupList?groupCode=WS&linkID=oregonst&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode= for tickets and more info.
Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jam. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jam will be live at Old World Deli. Sandwiches are available at the deli until 11. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Friday, September 8
Family Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Family Storytime is for children of all ages. 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/family-storytime-62 for more info.
C3 Open Mic Night. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 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.
The Flatt Stanley Incident. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. The Flatt Stanley Incident will be live at Old World Deli. Sandwiches are available at the deli until 11. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
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