Friday, June 23
The French Connection: Pommard Block Vertical Tasting. Cardwell Hill Cellars, 24241 Cardwell Hill Dr., Philomath. 11 a.m. Join Cardwell Hill Cellars June 23-25, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., to enjoy Burgundy style pinot noir featuring 2013- 2019 vintages. Reservations are required. Visit https://cardwellhillwine.com for more info.
No School Arts Day. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 12 p.m. The Corvallis Arts Center will hold a No School Arts Day at the Corvallis Museum. Participants can complete a sketching-based scavenger hunt! This event is suitable for kids and adults ages 9 and older. Admission is free for scavenger hunt participants. Visit https://bentoncountymuseums.org/events/no-school-arts-day-at-the-corvallis-museum 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.
Teen Takeover: Rainbow Nerf. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis, OR. 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Teens in grades 6-12 take over the library after it closes on the 3rd Friday of the month; join us for a Pride Party in June! Materials and snacks provided. This event opens at 6:30pm; the library closes at 6pm. Teens at the library at close must exit and then re-enter through the library doors on Monroe Ave. Teens will be released at 9pm through the same doors. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-takeover-pride-party for more info.
Summer of Love. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Summer of Love live at the Old World Center! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com for more info.
Jonathan Richman, ft. Tommy Larkin on Drums. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7 p.m. $25-$30. The Whiteside will host Jonathan Richman, featuring Tommy Larkin on drums for a live performance. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Visit https://www.whitesidetheatre.org for more info.
Saturday, June 24
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.
Monroe Festival. Downtown Monroe, 605 Main St., Monroe. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free. Join visitors from all over the Willamette Valley to celebrate the bounty of this proud community. Local wineries, breweries and food trucks will provide food and drink (in addition to Monroe’s own fantastic restaurants and shops). Local artisans will also be on hand with a wide variety of goods for all occasions, there will be activities for the kids, and a model railroad display to help celebrate Monroe’s rich history. Enjoy a day of family fun and activity! Visit https://monroefestival.org/ for more info.
Oregon Electric O Gaugers Model Train Show. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free. The Oregon Electric O Gaugers Train Club returns to the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for the 19th annual Model Train Show on June 24-25. All ages are welcome to enjoy this free, interactive exhibit during which the Main Meeting Room will be transformed into a miniature world complete with multiple tracks, noisy trains, and much more. Donations of canned or boxed goods will be accepted and donated to the Linn-Benton Food Share. Visit https://oregonelectricogaugers.com/ for more info.
Movie Night: Mamma Mia! The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $15. Join the Majestic for an evening of fun festivities including photo ops, costumes, prizes and themed concessions. Donna (Meryl Streep), an independent hotelier in the Greek islands, is preparing for her daughter’s wedding with the help of two old friends. Meanwhile Sophie, the spirited bride, has a plan. She secretly invites three men from her mother’s past in hope of meeting her real father and having him escort her down the aisle on her big day. The film is based on the songs of pop group ABBA, with additional music composed by ABBA member Benny Andersson. Rated: PG-13. Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=177335 for tickets and more info.
Original Goat Yoga Experience. No Regrets Flower Farm & Animal Sanctuary, 26641 Bellfountain Rd., Monroe. 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. $35. 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. Carpooling is strongly suggested since parking can be tricky onsite. Please arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before class. Class starts promptly at the time listed. The experience includes a 30-minute Original Goat Yoga™ Class, a 60-minute Goat Happy Hour®, beverages, a yoga mat, and images of your experience by Lainey Morse. Visit https://headquarters.goatyoga.net/events/ for more info.
Sunday, June 25
Sunday Brunch with Sam Holmes and the Tappet Brothers. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free. Come join us for brunch and great music! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Oregon Electric O Gaugers Model Train Show. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free. The Oregon Electric O Gaugers Train Club returns to the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for the 19th annual Model Train Show on June 24-25. All ages are welcome to enjoy this free, interactive exhibit during which the Main Meeting Room will be transformed into a miniature world complete with multiple tracks, noisy trains, and much more. Donations of canned or boxed goods will be accepted and donated to the Linn-Benton Food Share. Visit https://oregonelectricogaugers.com/ for more info.
9th Street Community Market. High Quality Parking Lot, 1435 NW 9th St., Corvallis. 11a.m. – 3 p.m. Free. Browse a diverse array of local crafters, makers, musicians and artists at the family friendly 9th Street Community Market. The Community Market is open bi-monthly on Sundays from April 30 through Sept. 3 (April 30, May 14 and 28, June 11 and 25, July 9 and 23, Aug. 6 and 20, and Sept. 3), from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Community Market is pet friendly.
Philomath Farmers Market. Philomath Public Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 11 a.m. The Philomath Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, veggies, and more from local farmers and makers on Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Philomath Library, May 28 through October 15. Visit https://philomathfarmersmarket.org for more info.
Original Goat Yoga Experience. No Regrets Flower Farm & Animal Sanctuary, 26641 Bellfountain Road, Monroe. 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. $35. 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. Carpooling is strongly suggested since parking can be tricky onsite. Please arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before class. Class starts promptly at the time listed. The experience includes a 30-minute Original Goat Yoga™ Class, a 60-minute Goat Happy Hour®, beverages, a yoga mat, and images of your experience by Lainey Morse. Visit https://headquarters.goatyoga.net/events/ for more
Music in the Park: Phoenix. 299 S 23rd Street, Philomath. 6 p.m. Free. Music in the Park is a free concert series held at City Park in Philomath. Concerts take place on the 3rd Thursdays and the last Sundays of each month, May through August, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This concert series is fun for the whole family. Bring a chair and relax in the lawn while enjoying a variety of music. All concert donations will go to the Philomath Performing Arts Benefit Fund. Visit https://www.ci.philomath.or.us/musicinthepark for more info.
Monday, June 26
National Boys & Girls Club Week. Celebrated since 1941, National Boys & Girls Club Week recognizes the invaluable service Clubs bring to communities, paving the road for great futures that are within reach of every young person who enters our doors. Join in on the fun by celebrating National Boys & Girls Club Week by observing and participating in daily themed activities. Like, share, and post on your social media pages during #BGCWeek, join the Movement and show how together we do whatever it takes to build great futures for America’s youth. Visit https://bgca.org/about-us/local-clubs/bgcweek for mor info.
Community Health Centers Board of Directors Meeting. 6:30 p.m. The Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties Board of Directors meets every third Monday from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The CHCs provide patient-centered primary medical care that focuses on the whole person and provides a medical home that promotes and supports health and wellness. The meeting is open to the public and anyone interested in serving on the board should contact patricia.conklin@bentoncountyor.gov for more information on the application process. Meetings are currently being held virtually and can be accessed via the virtual meeting. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/health/page/community-health-centers-board-directors-meeting-2 for more info.
Joint Ward 4 and Ward 5 Meeting. 7 p.m. Please join City Councilors Gabe Shepherd (Ward 4) and Charlyn Ellis (Ward 5) for a neighborhood meeting. City Manager Mark Shepard will also be in attendance. The meeting will held at 7:00 pm at the Corvallis Community Center (2601 NW Tyler Avenue) on the Garden Terrace (south side of the building). Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/joint-ward-4-and-ward-5-meeting for more info.
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