Monday, September 18
C3 Open House. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. All Day. Free. During our annual open house, all fitness class are free for drop-ins. There will also be free class demos throughout the week. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/c3-open-house-0 for more info.
Mobile Makerspace: Magnets. Philomath Branch, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Explore the force of magnets in this interactive program. Recommended for children ages 5 and up and their families. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/mobile-makerspace-magnets for more info.
City Council Executive Session. 5 p.m. Attend in Person: Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/city-council-executive-session-63 for more info.
City Council Meeting. 6 p.m. Attend in Person: Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. Attend Virtually: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3864324208356421211. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/city-council-meeting-78 for more info.
Community Health Centers Board of Directors Meeting. 6:30 p.m. Attend Virtually: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YWU3ZjQ0MjgtNT… Meeting ID: 257 466 928 366 ; Passcode: o92J6R . Attend by Phone: in (audio only): (213) 357-4434 – United States, Los Angeles, Phone Conference ID: 896 943 335# . Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/health/page/community-health-centers-board-directors-meeting-5
Tuesday, September 19
Benton County Board of Commissioners Tuesday Board Meeting. 9 a.m. Attend in Person: Board of Commissioners Office, Kalapuya Holmes & Shipley Public Meeting Rooms, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Attend Virtually: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85426433096?pwd=UU9XcE04N3grMXdGY1NUd3grdm9adz09 Meeting ID: 854 2643 3096; Passcode: 610229 or Facebook live: https://facebook.com/BentonCoGov. Attend by Phone: +1 253 215 8782; Meeting ID: 854 2643 3096; Passcode: 610229. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc/page/benton-county-board-commissioners-tuesday-board-meeting-4 for more info.
Infant Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. Free. Infant Storytime occurs every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. and is for children 0-12 months 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/infant-storytime-97 for more info.
Little Listeners Storytime at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Children of all ages are welcome to drop by with their parent or caregiver for stories and songs. Visit
https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/little-listeners-storytime-monroe-community-library-47 for more info.
Tech Aid Appointments in Monroe. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Free. Need help with a phone, computer, or tablet? Know a loved one who could use some help setting up technology and getting connected? Sign up for a Tech Aid Appointment at the Monroe Community Library. Tech Aid Volunteers can help. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/tech-aid-appointment-monroe-5 for more info.
LEGO Day. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. Spend the afternoon building LEGO and DUPLO creations! All ages welcome. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/lego-day-16 for more info.
Take Apart Workshop. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Free. Spark curiosity at the Take Apart Workshop. Take small appliances and electronics apart in this hands-on workshop on Tuesday, September 19th from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library’s Main Meeting Room. Learn what is inside your home appliances and electronics. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/take-apart-workshop-3 for more info.
Southtown Farmstand & Market. 1465 SE Alexander Ave., Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Browse fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as other produce from a variety of vendors every Tuesday evening from May 2, 2023 to Oct. 31, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be vendors selling animal products, vegan desserts, gluten free items, crafts, drinks, jams, pickles, plants, mushrooms, plants and more. Many items are ready to eat. Linger and enjoy old-fashioned community fun and the Southtown Farmstand & Market, “Where the sidewalk ends and community begins.” The Southtown Farmstand & Market is dog- and kid-friendly. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/930278475072470/930278558405795/?active_tab=about for more info.
Trivia Night. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Max Team size is 6 people. Show up early to sign your team up for the chance to win fun prizes. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Planning Commission – Public Hearing. 6 p.m. Attend in Person: Benton County Community Development Dept., 4500 SW Research Way Avery Ave., Corvallis. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/pc/page/planning-commission-public-hearing-0 for more info.
Wednesday, September 20
C3 Open House. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. All Day. Free. During our annual open house, all fitness class are free for drop-ins. There will also be free class demos throughout the week. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/c3-open-house-0 for more info.
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.
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.
Family Storytime at the Benton County Historical Society – Corvallis Museum. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Join us for a dinosaur storytime at the Benton County Historical Society – Corvallis Museum! View fossils after the storytime. Free admission for children and families. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-benton-county-historical-society-corvallis-museum 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-72 for more info.
Wednesday Noon Book Club. Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Free. The Wednesday Noon Book Club meets in-person on the third Wednesday of each month at noon. For more information, please contact Petra Gavin at Petrichor.gavin@corvallisoregon.gov. Sep. 20: Revolution of Marina M. by Janet Fitch. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/wednesday-noon-book-club-18 for more info.
Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. 2nd floor Classroom, Tech Help Lab Corvallis-Benton County Library, 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. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/digital-life-tech-help-lab-17 for more info.
Live Music: The Nettles. 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.
Corvallis Library Book Club. 2nd Floor Board Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. The Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Book Club is open to everyone! Book Club meets to discuss fiction and nonfiction every third Wednesday of the month, though this club will be on hiatus over the summer and will start up again in the fall. See https://cbcpubliclibrary.net/book-club/ for a list of the books we are reading. Email askalibrarian@corvallisoregon.gov to sign up and get links to the meetings. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/corvallis-library-book-club-5 for more info.
Planning Commission. 6:30 p.m. Observe Virtually: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3667594090978723676. Submit comment & Participate via live webinar: https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-pc/page/planning-commission-6 for more info.
Ice Pirates. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 p.m. $6 – $8. Water is the most precious commodity in the galaxy where Princess Karina is trying to find her father, who has disappeared after discovering treacherous information. She is sold two space pirates, who she enlists in helping her track down her father. Visit https://www.whitesidetheatre.org/movies.html#calendar-2344c8e8-2c2f-4749-a3c0-fd5bf9682393-event-ll1ienu4 for more info.
All the Way Open Mic Comedy. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 8 p.m. Free. Come laugh and make us laugh at the All The Way Open Mic comedy night with your host Terry Geil! Sign-up at 7:30 p.m., Comedy starts at 8 p.m.! Sandwiches are available at the deli until 11. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
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