The Corvallis Advocate

Labor Day Luau at FireWorks – September 3

August 29, 2012

Enjoy Chef Danny’s Luau Plate, Hawaiian Shaved Ice Daiquiris, Island Drink Specials, and local brews by Block 15, Oregon Trail, Calapooia and Ninkasi. This event is open to all ages, and admission is free! Read More

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Calendar: August 30 – September 6

August 29, 2012

Events this week in the Corvallis area:...

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New Issue: August 23rd, 2012

August 23, 2012

In this Issue of The Corvallis Advocate…...

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Hot Wastewater: Is Corvallis’ ‘Talking Water’ Just Talk?

August 23, 2012

The Corvallis Public Works Department plans to cool the city's too-warm wastewater by constructing an artificial wetlands at Orleans Natural Area--a site originally slated for reforestation. Read More

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Wondering what to do with 30 Extra Cucumbers? Plant a Row for the Hungry

August 23, 2012

Does your garden produce excess fruits and vegetables each season? Donate your fresh produce to the Mid-Willamette Valley Plant a Row for the Hungry program to help feed your neighbors in need. Read More

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Ouya Console: Gaming Goes Open Source

August 23, 2012

Take a brief look at a revolutionary new system that hopes to reshape the way consumers enjoy video games. Read More

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Cleaning Up Our Bike Lanes: Help Dan Crall of Corvallis Pedicab Keep Local Cyclists Safe from Debris

August 23, 2012

Glass and other roadside garbage can pose serious hazards for cyclists. Crall developed portable sweeping set-ups for cyclists to carry on their daily rides to help rid bike lanes of potentially dangerous trash. Read More

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Artist Profile: Jonathan Day

August 23, 2012

Local artist Jonathan Day shares his beautifully whimsical artwork, emphasizing on the human form. (Presented by Midnight Muse Magazine) Read More

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Summer in Oregon: Keeping Out the Ants Without the Poison

August 23, 2012

Tired of those pesky ants crawling into your home? Don’t use a chemical product like Raid—use these safe tips to protect your house from ants without killing them, too. Read More

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Culture Fail: Meet Your Republican VP Nominee – Ayn Rand

August 23, 2012

Vice Presidential bobo Paul Ryan is an Ayn Rand disciple, but only when it’s convenient. While he claimed to take political inspiration from Rand in a speech to the Atlas Society, he now asserts that this is only an “urban legend.” Read More

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Guided Tour of Starker Forests – Wednesdays through Sept. 19

August 23, 2012

Spend an afternoon touring a breath-taking working forest with friends, family, or even all by yourself. The tours,...

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Edible Front Yard Garden Tour – August 23

August 23, 2012

Join us on Thursday, August 23, for a guided walking tour of food-producing front yard gardens! The two-hour tour...

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CASA Catwalk – August 25

August 23, 2012

This event features community members as models. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) matches a community member with a...

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Calendar: August 23 – August 30

August 23, 2012

Events this week in the Corvallis area:...

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New Issue: August 16th, 2012

August 16, 2012

In This Issue of The Corvallis Advocate…...

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Corvallis Brewing Supply: So You Want To Brew Your Own Beer

August 16, 2012

Purchasing and setting up brewing equipment may seem daunting and will cost $100 minimum, but it’s well worth the effort when each subsequent five-gallon batch of beer costs only $25 to $35. And really, it’s not that daunting. Read More

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Healthy, Affordable, Local Produce: Using Your Oregon Trail Card at the Corvallis Farmers’ Market

August 16, 2012

Using an Oregon Trail card, electronic SNAP funds can be converted at the farmers market into wooden tokens used in place of cash to purchase goods. Read More

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Specialty Seed Industry Faces Canola Threat in Valley

August 16, 2012

Previously restricted, the ODA is permitting canola in the Willamette Valley, which local specialty seed growers say could be disastrous to their industry. Read More

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