Corvallis Calendar: Thursday Afternoon to Friday Evening

Thursday, September 14

Baby Storytime at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Children’s Area, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 a.m. – 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-88 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 10:30-11:00 AM. 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-100 for more info.

Seed Library – Growing Lectures. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Free. Soil tending from testing to cover crops and covering, by Shonnard’s Nursery expert Darren Morgan. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/seed-library-growing-lectures-7 for more info.

Monroe Farmers Market. Monroe High School, Grass Area, 365 N 5th St., Monroe. 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Located beside Highway 99W, next to the high school parking lot, the Monroe Farmers Market brings local artisans and food producers every week to celebrate the bounty of the community. It’s the place to buy and sell local edibles and handcrafted gifts. Visit https://www.facebook.com/market97456 for more info.

Live Music at Lumos: The Jeanne Gregg Band. Lumos Wine Co., 24000 Cardwell Hill Drive, Philomath. 6 p.m. Free. Jazz Palzz is a six member, Corvallis jazz band performing tunes from the Great American Songbook. They’ll be joining us from 6-8pm on Thursday, September 14th. Nick’s Soul Food Truck will be serving up Southern comfort food on Thursday from 12-8pm. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair and come enjoy some wine and tunes! Visit https://lumoswine.com/ for more info.

Live Music: Cool Jones. 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.

Planning Commission Work Session. 6 p.m. TBA Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/pc/page/planning-commission-work-session-7 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 Old World Deli. Sandwiches are available at the deli until 11. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.

Friday, September 15

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. 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-61 for more info.

Library Wines Weekend. Cardwell Hill Cellars, 24241 Cardwell Hill Dr., Philomath. 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Join Cardwell Hill Cellars September 15-17, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., to enjoy selections of Estate, Pommard, Old Vines, and Reserve in a vertical tasting arrangement. Reservations are required. Visit https://cardwellhillwine.com/ fore more info.

Teen Nacho Nosh. Monroe Large Meeting Room, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. Take it CHEESY at the Monroe Community Library. Teens can celebrate back-to-school with nachos, video games, table tennis, a movie and more!

Minor Anomaly and Night Presser. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Minor Anomaly and Night Presser will be live at Old World Deli. Sandwiches are available at the deli until 11. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.

Love’s Labour Lost. Starker Auditorium, Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $15 – $17. The King of Navarre and his two best friends are huge nerds, and they make a pact to spend three years studying together while ignoring worldly pursuits. Unfortunately, the King is so excited to launch his own little academy that he forgets that the Princess of France and her ladies are about to arrive on an important visit of state. Scrambling to balance providing appropriate hospitality while keeping to their scholarly vows, the King and his friends rapidly find themselves falling in love. Rated: PG. Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=191818 for more info.

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