Random Review. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Free. October 11:Top 13 Most Challenged Books of 2022 by Various Authors. Reviewer: Ashlee Chavez, Director of Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. NOTE: this Random Review will take place in person, in the Corvallis Public Library Main Meeting Room! Check out the entire 2023-2024 season here: https://cbcpubliclibrary.net/random-review/. Random Review is a deep exploration of a selected book by a reviewer with expertise on the topic or theme of that book. Sometimes reviewers cover a classic, series, genre, or author, but usually they cover a specific title. Whether you have read the selection or not, you will love Random Review! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/random-review-61 for more info.
HOPE Executive Committee Meeting. 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Attend in Person: TBA. Attend Virtually: TBA. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/health/page/hope-executive-committee-meeting-6 for more info.
OBOB Club – Grades 3-5 Division. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Discuss OBOB books from the Grades 3-5 Division. Enter to win OBOB books as door prizes! Books are available to check out at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library and at most school libraries. October OBOB Club books to be discussed: Allergic by Megan Wagner Lloyd, Flor and Miranda Steal the Show by Jennifer Torres, The Trouble with Chickens by Doreen Cronin, and A True Home by Kallie George. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/obob-club-grades-3-5-division for more info.
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Board. 5 p.m. Attend Virtually: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/395072553538894423. Provide Written or Verbal Testomony: preregister with Patrick W. Rollens, patrick.rollens@corvallisoregon.gov or call 541-766-6368. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups/page/justice-equity-diversity-and-inclusion-advisory-board-0 for more info.
Craft Night for Adults (Monroe). Monroe Large Meeting Room, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Join us for a night of crafting, coffee, snacks, and conversation! Once a quarter, we will supply a craft to try out or you can bring your own project to work on. Crafts are designed for ages 16 and older; anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. This event takes place at the Monroe Community Library. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/craft-night-adults-monroe-0 for more info.
Live Music: Blue Egyptian. 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.
Young Frankenstein. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7p.m. $6 – $8. Respected medical lecturer Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (Gene Wilder) learns that he has inherited his infamous grandfather’s estate in Transylvania. Arriving at the castle, Dr. Frankenstein soon begins to recreate his grandfather’s experiments with the help of servants Igor (Marty Feldman), Inga (Teri Garr) and the fearsome Frau Blücher (Cloris Leachman). After he creates his own monster (Peter Boyle), new complications ensue with the arrival of the doctor’s fiancée, Elizabeth (Madeline Kahn). (Rated PG)Visit https://www.whitesidetheatre.org/#calendar-5d97f094-c9f1-4f4e-978b-f6354303c339-event-lmjdu0l9 for more info.
Thursday, October 12
Davis Family Farm Hayrides and Pumpkin Patch. Davis Family Farm, 4380 NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. $5.50*. Visit Davis Family Farm to enjoy hayrides to their pumpkin patch! Enjoy the scenic view of Mary’s Peak and scout out the perfect pumpkin, solve the corn maze, climb the hay pyramid, and take part in kids’ activities. You can buy pumpkins, gourds, mini-pumpkins, and fall veggies and apples while visiting, and of course, grab a bag of homemade donuts and fresh pressed apple cider. The farm stand is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through October, with public hayrides starting at 2 p.m. on weekdays, and starting at 9 a.m. on the weekends. The last hayride of the day departs around 5:30 p.m. *Hayrides and activity bracelets are just $5.50 per person. Call 541-752-0697 for more information.
GreenGable Farm Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze. GreenGable Farm, 24689 Grange Hall Rd., Philomath. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. $5+. GreenGable Farm offers 200+ pumpkins, gourds, and squashes for an autumn decorators paradise. Grab a provided wagon or a wheel barrel and have fun picking the best pumpkins you can find in the U-Pick Patch. The maze can be muddy This year their Corn Maze will also be a Scavenger Hunt. Purchase $5 tickets at the shop (babies and toddlers are free) search for all the black boxes throughout the maze, use the hole punches to punch your ticket and return to the Shop for a Free Gourd as a Prize! On rainy days or weeks, The maze can be muddy so be sure to bring appropriate boots. On the weekends in October GreenGable Farm will have freshly made Apple Cider Doughnuts for sale. Visit https://www.greengable.com/galery for more info.
Corn Maze & Haunted Maze. Melon Shack, NE Garden Ave at NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. $4 – $16. The melon Shack annual harvest actives will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday September 23rd! This year’s activities will be open seven days a week 10:00 am – 6:00 p.m. Activities include Pumpkin patch (over 6 acres of pumpkins), Day maze w/trivia (over 4 miles of trail) – $6 (last entry into day maze is 5 p.m.), Super Slide – free, & Hay fort – free. The following activities will be open on Friday, Saturday, and Sundays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Hayride – $4 pp & Train ride (3 & under can’t ride alone) – $4 pp. The Melon Shack haunted corn maze will open on Friday September 29th – October 28th from 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm. This year, the Melon Shack has made a change, the haunted corn maze will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday’s from 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. If you are in line by 10 p.m. you will enter the haunted maze! Visit https://www.facebook.com/themelonshack for 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-91 for more info.
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 a.m. 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-99 for more info.
Mobile Makerspace: Solar Eclipse! Monroe Branch, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. Learn about solar eclipses in this interactive program! Each participant will get a set of eclipse glasses to use during the October 14th eclipse! Recommended for children ages 5 and up and their families. This event takes place in the Monroe Community Library. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/mobile-makerspace-solar-eclipse for more info.
2023 Champinefu Series: Willamette River: Ancestral Highway. Webinar. 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Join the kickoff event for this year’s Champinefu series by tuning into this webinar and video about Canoe Culture at Grand Ronde and the Tribe’s relationship to the Willamette River. A panel discussion with canoe skippers Bobby Mercier, Brian Krehbiel, other members of the Grand Ronde Canoe Family plus David Harrelson, Grand Ronde Cultural Resources Department Manager will conclude the webinar. After watching this presentation, you will experience the Willamette River in an entirely new way. Pre-registration is required. Webinar Registration: . Anyone pre-registered will also receive a link to the recording following the presentation. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/2023-champinefu-series-willamette-river-ancestral-highway for more info.
Wild Hog In The Woods. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Wild Hog In The Woods will be live at The Old World Deli from 7-10pm! Sandwiches are available at the deli until 11. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Willamette River: Ancestral Highway. Virtual. 7 p.m. Free. Spring Creek Project is honored to co-sponsor the seventh annual Champinefu Lecture Series. “Champinefu” is the Kalapuya name for the lower Marys River Valley area now called Corvallis and Philomath in Benton County, Oregon. Each year, topics and speakers are chosen by the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde. We invite you to the first event in this year’s series, “Willamette River: Ancestral Highway,” which will include a video about Canoe Culture at Grand Ronde and the Tribe’s relationship to the Willamette River. After the video, canoe skippers Bobby Mercier and Brian Krehbiel as well as members of the Grand Ronde Canoe Family will join in conversation with David Harrelson, Grand Ronde Cultural Resources Department Manager. This event is free and open to everyone. . Content for this series is planned and presented in partnership with the Grand Ronde Cultural Resources Department and event logistics are organized by the Marys Peak Group of the Sierra Club. Additional partners include the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition, and OSU’s School of Language, Culture & Society. Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/willamette_river_ancestral_highway_9847 for more info.
Friday, October 13
Davis Family Farm Hayrides and Pumpkin Patch. Davis Family Farm, 4380 NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. $5.50*. Visit Davis Family Farm to enjoy hayrides to their pumpkin patch! Enjoy the scenic view of Mary’s Peak and scout out the perfect pumpkin, solve the corn maze, climb the hay pyramid, and take part in kids’ activities. You can buy pumpkins, gourds, mini-pumpkins, and fall veggies and apples while visiting, and of course, grab a bag of homemade donuts and fresh pressed apple cider. The farm stand is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through October, with public hayrides starting at 2 p.m. on weekdays, and starting at 9 a.m. on the weekends. The last hayride of the day departs around 5:30 p.m. *Hayrides and activity bracelets are just $5.50 per person. Call 541-752-0697 for more information.
GreenGable Farm Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze. GreenGable Farm, 24689 Grange Hall Rd., Philomath. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. $5+. GreenGable Farm offers 200+ pumpkins, gourds, and squashes for an autumn decorators paradise. Grab a provided wagon or a wheel barrel and have fun picking the best pumpkins you can find in the U-Pick Patch. The maze can be muddy This year their Corn Maze will also be a Scavenger Hunt. Purchase $5 tickets at the shop (babies and toddlers are free) search for all the black boxes throughout the maze, use the hole punches to punch your ticket and return to the Shop for a Free Gourd as a Prize! On rainy days or weeks, The maze can be muddy so be sure to bring appropriate boots. On the weekends in October GreenGable Farm will have freshly made Apple Cider Doughnuts for sale. Visit https://www.greengable.com/galery for more info.
Corn Maze & Haunted Maze. Melon Shack, NE Garden Ave at NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. $4 – $16. The melon Shack annual harvest actives will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday September 23rd! This year’s activities will be open seven days a week 10:00 am – 6:00 p.m. Activities include Pumpkin patch (over 6 acres of pumpkins), Day maze w/trivia (over 4 miles of trail) – $6 (last entry into day maze is 5 p.m.), Super Slide – free, & Hay fort – free. The following activities will be open on Friday, Saturday, and Sundays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Hayride – $4 pp & Train ride (3 & under can’t ride alone) – $4 pp. The Melon Shack haunted corn maze will open on Friday September 29th – October 28th from 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm. This year, the Melon Shack has made a change, the haunted corn maze will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday’s from 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. If you are in line by 10 p.m. you will enter the haunted maze! Visit https://www.facebook.com/themelonshack for more info.
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-64 for more info.
Hispanic Heritage Month – Craft Afternoon: Hojalata (Tin) Art. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, join us as we learn about the history of hojalata art, then create your own Mexican Folk Art to take home. Hojalata art is a type of ornate tin art that is celebrated for its color and craftsmanship . It is made by crafts people in Mexico using colorful segments and embossed tin pieces. This style of artwork dates back as far as the 1500s and the beautiful designs vary by region. All materials will be provided during the program. This program is for children ages 5-13 and families. This program will take place in the Main Meeting Room. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/hispanic-heritage-month-craft-afternoon-hojalata-tin-art for more info.
Para celebrar el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana, acompáñenos a conocer la historia del arte de la hojalata y cree su propio arte tradicional mexicana para llevárselo a casa. El arte de la hojalata es un tipo de arte en hojalata ornamentado que se celebra por su color y artesanía. Es realizado por artesanos en México utilizando segmentos de colores y piezas de hojalata en relieve. Este estilo de arte se remonta a los años 1500 y los hermosos diseños varían según la región. Todos los materiales serán proporcionados durante el programa. Este programa es para niños de 5 a 13 años y sus familias. Este programa se llevará a cabo en la Sala Principal de Reuniones. Visita https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/hispanic-heritage-month-craft-afternoon-hojalata-tin-art para más información.
Music à la Carte: Double Reed Divas of the Oregon Chamber Players. Memorial Union Building (MU), Main Lounge, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 12:45 p.m. Free. Music à la Carte opens the school year with a fun Halloween-themed recital by the Double Reed Divas of Vancouver, Washington! Take a break at noon, grab some lunch and enjoy a mid-day music interlude. A 50+ year tradition at OSU, Music à la Carte is now presented by the College of Liberal Arts | School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts and PRAx, with support from student fees and a generous contribution from Marlan and Angela Carlson. Double Reed Divas of the Oregon Chamber Players are: Ann van Bever: oboe, oboe d’amore, English horn
Dagny Rask Regan: oboe, English horn, bassoon, piano
Victoria Racz: oboe, oboe d’amore, English horn
Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/music_a_la_carte_double_reed_divas_of_the_oregon_chamber_players for more info.
Corvallis Volunteer Fair. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free. Are you looking for opportunities to get involved? Corvallis Community Center is hosting a community-wide volunteer fair. Drop in and visit with a variety of local agencies to see how you can support your community. This is an all-ages, free event. Visit https://www.visitcorvallis.com/eventdetail/3751/corvallis-volunteer-fair#eventdetail for more info.
The Otherworld. Flikcer & Fir, 1465 SE Alexander Avenue, Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. $55 pp. Have a ghoulishly fun time with Whimsy Supper Club this spooky holiday season and go on a three-course adventure across the vale into the Otherworld. Enjoy an evening with a lithe, mischievous ghoul, helpful wisps, and Fall flavors that will transport you over the spectral plane with awe. Visit https://whimsysupperclub.com/ 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.visitcorvallis.com/eventdetail/3661/c3-open-mic-night#eventdetail for more info.
Joshua Phillips Band with Coastal Saturday. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Joshua Phillips Band with Coastal Saturday will be live at The Old World Deli from 7-10pm! Sandwiches are available at the deli until 11. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Naughty But Nerdy: A Stand-up Comedy Showcase. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $15. oin the Majestic for a night of sensual-yet-sagacious stand-up comedy from favorite acts from around the state. A perfect date night for that software-writing sweetie you’ve had your eye on, steamy pre-Mole Day gift, or special someone from your Dungeons and Dragons campaign. Featured performers include: Max Brockmann (Eugene), Naomi Fitter (Corvallis), Sarah Hagen (Eugene), Litzibitz (Brownsville), Thomas Lundy (Portland), and Gabby Poccia (Corvallis). Tickets are $15. Visit https://www.visitcorvallis.com/eventdetail/3298/naughty-but-nerdy:-a-stand-up-comedy-showcase#eventdetail for more info.
Solar Eclipse Presentation: There Goes the Sun, the Great Western Annular Eclipse. Learning Innovation Center (LinC) Room 128, Oregon State University, 165 SW Sackett Place, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free. Learn about the upcoming annular solar eclipse during this unique presentation on Oct. 13 with Dr. Randall L. Milstein, previous Astronomer-in-Residence to the Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium and currently OSU’s representative to OSGC. Visit https://www.visitcorvallis.com/eventdetail/3832/solar-eclipse-presentation:-there-goes-the-sun-the-great-western-annular-eclipse#eventdetail for more info.
Rocky Horror Picture Show w/ Shadow Cast. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Doors: 7p.m. $20 – $25. The Whiteside Theatre is extremely proud to present, Rocky Horror Picture with a live shadow cast. In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf) and a creepy butler (Richard O’Brien). Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.” Visit https://www.whitesidetheatre.org/#calendar-5d97f094-c9f1-4f4e-978b-f6354303c339-event-lk8xa0qw for more info.
Frigay the 13th: A Spooky-ooky Drag Show! Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis.
8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. $5 cover. Common Fields is hosting not just one but two spooky Halloween Themed Drag Shows as part of our October Halloween takeover at Common Fields! On Friday the 13th Dam Right Drag Night will be performing a spooky drag show that will be a stab! Saturday the 28th Kenzie B. Valentine will be performing with friends a second Halloween themed drag show that will be to die for! Come dressed up and be prepared to scream! These will both be 18+ events with a $5 cover. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/special-events.html & https://www.facebook.com/events/212475655159002 for more info.
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