Monday, October 16
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. Visit https://www.facebook.com/DavisFamilyFarms/ for updates.
A Peace of My Mind: Exploring Belonging – Studio Session. Westminster House 101 NW 23rd Street, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Free. We all belong in the circle of human concern. Join OSU for of community and belonging as Corvallis hosts award-winning photographer John Noltner from October 15 to 22, 2023. As a storyteller Noltner has worked on four continents gathering stories of human courage, grace, and resilience. Now he is coming to Corvallis to ask: “What does belonging mean to you?” Designed to bring the OSU and local Corvallis communities together, this community building experience will feature photo exhibits, photo sessions, and a keynote talk and dialogue — all centered around belonging. It’s your time to share! All OSU and Corvallis community members are invited to contribute by posing for a photograph and offering your perspective on the question “What does belonging mean to you?” Diverse participation will add to the richness and fullness of the project as well as deeper understanding of the realities that exist in Corvallis. By participating in a photo session, not only will you be able to describe what belonging means to you, but you’ll also have your answer paired with a professional headshot taken by John Noltner. These photos will be free for your own personal use. You might also see yourself reflected in the keynote talk later in the week. Sign up for an appointment or show up as a walk-in! Appointments are recommended for anyone with limited windows of time available. Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/a_peace_of_my_mind_exploring_belonging_-_studio_session 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.
C3 Art Cycling – Leafin Embroidery. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Free. Inspired by artist Faith Ringgold . Fun storytelling stitchery on Fall leaves ,scrap material, and paper. All materials included; no experience needed Free to attend but registration required. Art-Cycling –creating art and crafts using reclaimed /recycled materials. Sponsored by Kathy Jederlinich-Backbone Murals and Mosaics- community created artworks. Visit https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/corvparksandrecreation/activity/search/detail/46275?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true for more info.
Integrative Biology Seminar – Swati Patel, PhD. Virtual. 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Swati Patel is an Assistant Professor in the Mathematics Department here at OSU. She works at the intersection of mathematics and population biology. In particular, Swati works on modeling ecological interactions between species and coupling these processes to the evolutionary genetic processes that happen within species. She uses these models in a variety of contexts to study how species persist and more generally, how diversity is maintained. Her work centers on developing and using mathematical theory to understand fundamental biological questions. In this talk, she will present three concrete examples. Webinar ID: 989 0721 8628 ; Passcode: 875384 Zoom link: https://beav.es/IBSemSeries. Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/integrative_biology_seminar_-_swati_patel_phd 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-65 for more info.
City Council Meeting. 6 p.m. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. Watch Live: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3560570928174682966. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/city-council-meeting-80 for more info.
Community Health Centers Board of Directors Meeting. 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Join on Computer: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YWU3ZjQ… Meeting ID: 257 466 928 366 ; Passcode: o92J6R . Join on Mobile App: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/download-app. Join by call 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-6 for more info.
Tuesday, October 17
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. Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81715200988?pwd=aHBGcUhqNTNDRnlmeEtaaVpsSjlsZz09 ; Meeting ID: 817 1520 0988; Passcode: 306559 By Phone: +1 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 817 1520 0988; Passcode: 306559 . Facebook live: https://facebook.com/BentonCoGov.
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. Visit https://www.facebook.com/DavisFamilyFarms/ for updates.
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.
Infant Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Infant Storytime occurs every Tuesday from 10:30 – 11:00 AM 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-100 for more info.
Little Listeners Storytime at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Large Meeting Room, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Free. This event takes place at the Monroe Community Library, 380 N. 5th St., in Monroe, OR. Children of all ages are welcome to drop by with their parent or caregiver for stories and songs. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at storytime! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/little-listeners-storytime-monroe-community-library-51 for more info.
Five Electeds. 2 p.m. Attend in Person: Board of Commissioners Office, Kalapuya Holmes & Shipley Public Meeting Rooms, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Join Virtually: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZDY0ZjEwN2… Meeting ID: 282 898 419 141 ; Passcode: SetNgQ . Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc/page/five-electeds for more info.
Lego Day. Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 2:20 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-17 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.
Fiber Arts Meetup. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Fiber Arts Meetup, 18+ only. Free. Bring your own fiber arts project to work on or learn coral reef-type hyperbolic crochet, using our supplies (or yours – bring your favorite crochet hook and yarn!) The group will be meeting one Tuesday evening per month in the Fall of 2023. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to help you learn basic crochet stitches: October 17th, 2023 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. & November 14th, 2023 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. You will be welcome (this is not required!) to add your coral reef themed creations into a Coral Reef Art Display with local art groups, Maxtivity and the Arts Center, on Sunday, November 18, 2023, 2-4 p.m. in the Library’s main meeting room! Easily portable art additions for the display may be dropped off at any library desk beginning in September, 2023. Please remember that your piece will become part of a larger community piece, and you may not get your art back! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/fiber-arts-meetup-1 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.
Flight School presented by Stage Flight Comedy. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. 1 hour of the area’s best comics working on new material! Sign up online by messaging Stage Flight Comedy on Facebook. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Wednesday, October 18
Corvallis Library Closed. Corvallis-Benton County Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10/18 – 10/19. Corvallis Library will be closed Wednesday, October 18 and reopen to normal business hours on Friday, October 20. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/corvallis-library-closed 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.
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. Visit https://www.facebook.com/DavisFamilyFarms/ for updates.
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.
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Branch, 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-75 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 541-929-3016 or Petrichor.gavin@corvallisoregon.gov. Book selections for 2023: Oct. 18: Jell-O Girls: A Family History by Allie Rowbottom & Nov. 15: Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish. No Meeting in December. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/wednesday-noon-book-club-19 for more info.
Ward 2 Meeting. 5 p.m. Attend in Person: Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Attend Virtually: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MWQxZGI2ZT…. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/ward-2-meeting for more info.
Singchronicity. 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.
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 The Old World Deli from 7-10pm! Sandwiches are available at the deli until 11. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Planning Commission. 6:30 p.m. Observe Meeting Virtually: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6254813120856606558. Submit Written/Verbal Comment: https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration . Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-pc/page/planning-commission-8 for more info.
Evil Dead 2. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Doors: 7p.m. $6 – $8. The second of three films in the Evil Dead series are part horror, part comedy, with Ash Williams (Bruce Campbell) once again battling horrifying demons at a secluded cabin in the woods. After discovering an audiotape left by a college professor that contains voices reading from the Book of the Dead, Ash’s girlfriend Linda (Denise Bixler) becomes possessed by evil spirits that are awakened by the voices on the tape. Ash soon discovers there is no escaping the woods. Visit https://www.whitesidetheatre.org/#calendar-5d97f094-c9f1-4f4e-978b-f6354303c339-event-lmjduqsn for more info.
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