Friday, November 22
League of Women Voters: Opportunity to Help the Unhoused. Donate Supplies for Unhoused Individuals. Each year the Housing Committee has gathered donations which they then assemble and pass on to the Corvallis DayCare Drop in Center to distribute to the unhoused population. This year, Roberta Smith has stepped up to lead the efforts. Interested in donating some basic care items, or perhaps donating some cash for the group to make purchases? Items will be collected through December 5th. Gift bags assembled and distributed to individuals in need in early December. Check out the Unhoused Gift List. Drop off donations: 118 NW. Jackson, Apt. #206 or Text/call Roberta (541-740-1445) for pick up. Prefer them to do the shopping? Email Kerry Blum: blumkerry@yahoo.com for mailing address to send a check or use Venmo account: @Kerry-Blum-4.
Walking Through the Desert with My Eyes Closed by Nancy Floyd. Fairbanks Hall, Fairbanks Gallery, 220 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 4:30 pm. This exhibition will run from Nov. 7 to Dec. 13. Visit Walking Through the Desert with My Eyes Closed by Nancy Floyd – Oregon State University for more info.
Celestial Creatures Exhibit. LaSells Stewart Center, Murdoch Gallery, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis.
Mon. – Fri., 8 am – 5 pm. Free. Until Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Explore the captivating symbolism of wings and feathers where earthly meets the ethereal. From the majestic flight of birds to the mythical beings of folklore, wings have long represented freedom, transcendence, and the aspiration to reach greater heights. The Celestial Creatures exhibit features a diverse collection that highlight the artistic interpretation each piece telling its own story. Visit
Celestial Creatures | The LaSells Stewart Center | Oregon State University for more info.
Earth Art Science- Artwork of Anja Albosta. LaSells Stewart Center, Giustina Gallery, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Anja pulls back the veil to expose interconnectedness while sounding an alarm that has been ringing for generations. The planet is magical, beautiful, incredible, and it is and has been dying. Do not look away from the reality that is Earth Art Science. Visit EARTH ART SCIENCE- Artwork of Anja Albosta – Oregon State University for more info.
Jewelry of Betsy Resnick. LaSells Stewart Center, Giustina Gallery- Murdoch Case, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. On view: November 1, 2024- January 8, 2025. Corvallis jeweler Betsy Resnick’s work will be on view through the holidays perfect for gifting. Visit Jewelry of Betsy Resnick – Oregon State University for more info.
Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 10 am. Visit November 22, 2024 Board of Commissioners Meeting – Benton County Board of Commissioners, Oregon for more info.
How to Carry Water. PRAx, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4 pm until December 21. Guided tours of the exhibition will begin daily at 2 p.m. during normal gallery hours and 6 p.m. on performance nights. The exhibition How to Carry Water brings together contemporary visual artists and humanities scholars in shared observations and questions about watersheds. In this expanded conversation, the term “watershed” refers not only to ecological structures, but also to the spatial, temporal and cultural entities that catalyze collectivity and life alongside bodies of water. The exhibition considers how the lenses of history, philosophy and creative practice allow for alternative methods of witnessing the human relationship to water. Visit How to Carry Water | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath.
10 am – 4:30 pm. Artwork from the tours will be on display and up for sale in the Moreland Gallery through January 11, 2025. Visit Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024 – Benton County Museums for more info.
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. 328 SW Second St., Corvallis. Monday-Saturday 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday 12 – 5 pm. Until December 28. Every October their team of dedicated artists transforms an otherwise vacant storefront into a gallery – a world of color, light and beauty – open during November and December. On display are fine works of fiber, leather, glass, metal, wood, mixed media and paper, as well as ceramics, jewelry, paintings and photography – some of the best the Willamette Valley has to offer. Visit TEAL Artist Cooperative for more info.
Victory Obieke: Whispers of Home. The Little Gallery, OSU, 210 Kidder Hall, 2000 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 10 am – 6 pm. Closed during the noon hour. Free. Until December 13. Visit Victory Obieke | The Little Gallery for more info.
Family Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 –11 am. 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. Join them. Visit Family Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Anderson Blues Winter Market. Anderson Blues, 8793 NW Arboretum Road, Corvallis.
11 am – 6 pm. Wreath Making: small $20, medium $40, large $60. Make hand dipped beeswax candles: $15 pair. Decorations, artisan goods, Made In Oregon items for sale, hot cocoa, hot cider, food, cookies, cozy fire and family activities including an ornament scavenger hunt and story time.
Visit Winter Market | Anderson Blues for more info.
Blood Drive @ the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th Street, Monroe. 11:30 am – 5 pm. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter MonroeOR to schedule an appointment. Visit Blood Drive @ the Monroe Community Library | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
OSU Lyric Workshop (Fall). PRAx, Detrick Hall, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 12 pm. Free. Offered as a course at OSU, the Lyric Workshop (aka “OpShop”, formerly Opera Workshop) provides a creative space for students to explore many genres and aspects of singing performances. Visit OSU Lyric Workshop (Fall) | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Beading Fridays. Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws (Native American Longhouse) , Student Resource Area, 311 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Come be in community and learn to flat bead. All skill levels welcome, all materials provided. Fridays from noon to 5 p.m., Nov. 15-Dec. 6. Visit Beading Fridays – Oregon State University for more info.
Replay. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through January 7, 2025. MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture (MPAC), in collaboration with The Arts Center in Corvallis, presents RePlay, an international contemporary art exhibition featuring work by Ilknur Demirkoparan, Naomi Middelmann, and Keoni K. Wright. RePlay brings together three contemporary artists working across Suriname, Switzerland and Türkiye with work that recalls and reinterprets historically complex material in critically innovative ways. Visit RePlay – MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture – The Arts Center for more info.
Wayfinding – Jess Eastburn. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Until December 7, 2024. Eastburn’s paintings examine the deluge of information that we are confronted with as a result of the digital technology which dominates every aspect of modern life. The information and imagery depicted in the works is intentionally disparate and seemingly random, allowing the viewer to invent their own narrative for the work. Visit Wayfinding – Jess Eastburn – The Arts Center for more info.
Dietary Nitrate and Nitrite: Understanding Contexts of Risk and Consideration as Conditionally Essential Nutrients. Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families, 115, 2631 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 1 – 2 pm. This seminar will delve into the current understanding of dietary nitrate and nitrite, exploring their sources, metabolism, and physiological effects. Dr. Hord will discuss the contexts in which these compounds may pose health risks, as well as the emerging evidence supporting their consideration as conditionally essential nutrients. Visit Dietary Nitrate and Nitrite: Understanding Contexts of Risk and Consideration as Conditionally Essential Nutrients – Oregon State University for more info.
2024 Christmas Tree Lighting and Visit from Santa. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 6 – 7 pm. Join them for the 2024 Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. They will have the PES Choir, Free Cocoa and Cookies, Santa will arrive, as well as Mack the Knight from the Corvallis Knights, Fire Engine #1, and the Frolic Rodeo Queen. Visit Local Business Advocacy | Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce | Philomath, OR for more info.
Early Fire. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Early Fire will be bringing the Classic Rock hits. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.
PRAx and the Darkside Cinema Present: Free Film Fridays. PRAx, Detrick Hall, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. A series of free screenings hosted by Distinguished Professor of Film Jon Lewis is selected to spark discussions across disciplines. Professor Lewis will briefly introduce the film and lead a post-screening discussion with OSU faculty experts on the film’s topic. Drop in, drop out. Bring a snack. November 22 – The Manchurian Candidate (with Associate Professor of Political Science David Bernell and Professor of Political Science Rorie Solberg). Visit FREE Film Fridays | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Soriah w/ Wicking Ground & Solace. Whiteside Theatre. 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis.
7 – 10 pm. Admission: $10 – $15. Soriah is the stage persona for the internationally recognized artist, Enrique Ugalde. Soriah’s craft is a blending of traditional Khöömei (Tuvan Throat Singing), tempered with Soriah’s own visceral force. Soriah’s use of Khöömei as a transportive medium is an offering to nature in her own tongue, that of organic sound whether it be wind, water or the mimicry of animals. Visit WHITESIDE THEATRE – Home for more info.
Literary Northwest: A Book Reading with John Larison. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Join them for a reading by John Larison from his new novel, The Ancients. This event is open to the public and will be followed by a book signing. Visit Literary Northwest: A Book Reading with John Larison – Oregon State University for more info.
Vinegar Tom. PRAx, Ray Theater, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Sign-language interpreted performance November 22. General admission $15, Senior $12, free for OSU students with valid student ID. Oregon State University Theatre kicks off its 2024-2025 Season of Scandal with Caryl Churchill’s experimental 1976 play, Vinegar Tom. Set in 17th century England, the story depicts Alice and her cantankerous mother Joan who become targets of slander and persecution for their seemingly transgressive behavior. By combining historical witch trials with contemporary rock songs and witty dialogue, Churchill creates a haunting and timely examination of gender and power dynamics. Visit Fall Mainstage: Vinegar Tom | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Saturday, November 23
League of Women Voters: Opportunity to Help the Unhoused. Donate Supplies for Unhoused Individuals. Each year the Housing Committee has gathered donations which they then assemble and pass on to the Corvallis DayCare Drop in Center to distribute to the unhoused population. This year, Roberta Smith has stepped up to lead the efforts. Interested in donating some basic care items, or perhaps donating some cash for the group to make purchases? Items will be collected through December 5th. Gift bags assembled and distributed to individuals in need in early December. Check out the Unhoused Gift List. Drop off donations: 118 NW. Jackson, Apt. #206 or Text/call Roberta (541-740-1445) for pick up. Prefer them to do the shopping? Email Kerry Blum: blumkerry@yahoo.com for mailing address to send a check or use Venmo account: @Kerry-Blum-4.
CDA Holiday Bazaar. St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 501 NW 25th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. Be sure to check out their huge holiday bazaar and delightful county store. Find an amazing array of items from vintage to modern: nativity set and other religious items, holiday décor, fabulous and festive baked goods at ‘take out prices’, quality one-of-a-kind hand-made crafts, games and puzzles galore, and a children’s table with pint-size treasures for the kids. All items are either new or slightly used and in excellent condition. Visit Events — St. Mary’s Corvallis for more info.
Corvallis Farmers Market. Downtown Corvallis, First Street, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. The Corvallis Farmers Market happens Wednesdays and Saturdays, April through November 23, on First Street in downtown Corvallis. The Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy and more, which features a beautifully designed multimodal path along the river and a playful interactive fountain. Visit https://locallygrown.org/corvallis-saturday-market/ for more info.
Government Comment Corner – Councilor Ellis. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10 am – 12 pm. Ward 5 Councilor, Charlyn Ellis will host Government Comment Corner at the Corvallis Library. Please stop by to say hello and ask questions about local government. Visit Government Comment Corner – Councilor Ellis | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Altrusa International Holiday Craft Fair. 1165 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Altrusa is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping communities and promoting literacy.
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Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath.
10 am – 4:30 pm. Artwork from the tours will be on display and up for sale in the Moreland Gallery through January 11, 2025. Visit Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024 – Benton County Museums for more info.
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. 328 SW Second St., Corvallis. Monday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday 12 – 5 pm. Until December 28. Every October their team of dedicated artists transforms an otherwise vacant storefront into a gallery – a world of color, light and beauty – open during November and December. On display are fine works of fiber, leather, glass, metal, wood, mixed media and paper, as well as ceramics, jewelry, paintings and photography – some of the best the Willamette Valley has to offer. Visit TEAL Artist Cooperative for more info.
¡Los Cuentos! Bilingual Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. All ages. ¡Los Cuentos! is a bilingual storytime, in Spanish and English. 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. Join them. Visit ¡Los Cuentos! Bilingual Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Digital Life: Introduction to Google Drive & Google Docs. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 11 am – 12 pm. Ages: Adults, Seniors. Learn how to store and create files using Google Drive and Google Docs in this free, librarian-led workshop. For a full list of classes, visit cbcpl.net/digital-life. Visit Digital Life: Introduction to Google Drive & Google Docs | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Anderson Blues Winter Market. Anderson Blues, 8793 NW Arboretum Road, Corvallis.
11 am – 6 pm. Wreath Making: small $20, medium $40, large $60. Make hand dipped beeswax candles: $15 pair. Decorations, artisan goods, Made In Oregon items for sale, hot cocoa, hot cider, food, cookies, cozy fire and family activities including an ornament scavenger hunt and story time.
Visit Winter Market | Anderson Blues for more info.
How to Carry Water. PRAx, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 12 – 4 pm until December 21. Guided tours of the exhibition will begin daily at 2 p.m. during normal gallery hours and 6 p.m. on performance nights. The exhibition How to Carry Water brings together contemporary visual artists and humanities scholars in shared observations and questions about watersheds. In this expanded conversation, the term “watershed” refers not only to ecological structures, but also to the spatial, temporal and cultural entities that catalyze collectivity and life alongside bodies of water. The exhibition considers how the lenses of history, philosophy and creative practice allow for alternative methods of witnessing the human relationship to water. Visit How to Carry Water | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Replay. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through January 7, 2025. MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture (MPAC), in collaboration with The Arts Center in Corvallis, presents RePlay, an international contemporary art exhibition featuring work by Ilknur Demirkoparan, Naomi Middelmann, and Keoni K. Wright. RePlay brings together three contemporary artists working across Suriname, Switzerland and Türkiye with work that recalls and reinterprets historically complex material in critically innovative ways. Visit RePlay – MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture – The Arts Center for more info.
Wayfinding – Jess Eastburn. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Until December 7, 2024. Eastburn’s paintings examine the deluge of information that we are confronted with as a result of the digital technology which dominates every aspect of modern life. The information and imagery depicted in the works is intentionally disparate and seemingly random, allowing the viewer to invent their own narrative for the work. Visit Wayfinding – Jess Eastburn – The Arts Center for more info.
Go with the Flow Lactation Support Group. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis. Saturdays 1:30 – 3 pm. Free. Join them to share concerns, ask questions, meet other parents, and discuss infant feeding topics. A lactation consultant will be available to weigh baby, offer support, and set up further appointments if needed. Visit Go with the Flow Lactation Support Group – Pollywog (pollywogfamily.org) for more info.
November Novel Writing Challenge Writing Session. 2nd Floor Board Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 2 – 5 pm. Drop in anytime to write. Bring preferred writing tools, whether it is a pen and paper or a laptop, and work on a novel surrounded by other local writers. At many of the Writing Sessions there will be drinks, snacks, and sometimes prizes. Visit November Novel Writing Challenge Writing Session | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info. Co-sponsored by the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, Corvallis Community Center (C3), and Friends of the Library.
OSU Beavers Football. Reser Stadium, 660 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 4 pm. Admission: See website. The Beavers vs. Washington State. Visit 2024 Football Schedule – Oregon State University Athletics for more info.
Zeke Plays Drums. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. For info visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon.
Sunday, November 24
League of Women Voters: Opportunity to Help the Unhoused. Donate Supplies for Unhoused Individuals. Each year the Housing Committee has gathered donations which they then assemble and pass on to the Corvallis DayCare Drop in Center to distribute to the unhoused population. This year, Roberta Smith has stepped up to lead the efforts. Interested in donating some basic care items, or perhaps donating some cash for the group to make purchases? Items will be collected through December 5th. Gift bags assembled and distributed to individuals in need in early December. Check out the Unhoused Gift List. Drop off donations: 118 NW. Jackson, Apt. #206 or Text/call Roberta (541-740-1445) for pick up. Prefer them to do the shopping? Email Kerry Blum: blumkerry@yahoo.com for mailing address to send a check or use Venmo account: @Kerry-Blum-4.
CDA Holiday Bazaar. St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 501 NW 25th Street, Corvallis. 9 am – 3 pm. Be sure to check out their huge holiday bazaar and delightful county store. Find an amazing array of items from vintage to modern: nativity set and other religious items, holiday décor, fabulous and festive baked goods at ‘take out prices’, quality one-of-a-kind hand-made crafts, games and puzzles galore, and a children’s table with pint-size treasures for the kids. All items are either new or slightly used and in excellent condition. Visit Events — St. Mary’s Corvallis for more info.
Anderson Blues Winter Market. Anderson Blues, 8793 NW Arboretum Road, Corvallis.
11 am – 6 pm. Wreath Making: small $20, medium $40, large $60. Make hand dipped beeswax candles: $15 pair. Decorations, artisan goods, Made In Oregon items for sale, hot cocoa, hot cider, food, cookies, cozy fire and family activities including an ornament scavenger hunt and story time.
Visit Winter Market | Anderson Blues for more info.
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. 328 SW Second St., Corvallis. Monday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday 12 – 5 pm. Until December 28. Every October their team of dedicated artists transforms an otherwise vacant storefront into a gallery – a world of color, light and beauty – open during November and December. On display are fine works of fiber, leather, glass, metal, wood, mixed media and paper, as well as ceramics, jewelry, paintings and photography – some of the best the Willamette Valley has to offer. Visit TEAL Artist Cooperative for more info.
Vinegar Tom. PRAx, Ray Theater, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 2 pm. General admission $15, Senior $12, free for OSU students with valid student ID. Oregon State University Theatre kicks off its 2024-2025 Season of Scandal with Caryl Churchill’s experimental 1976 play, Vinegar Tom. Set in 17th century England, the story depicts Alice and her cantankerous mother Joan who become targets of slander and persecution for their seemingly transgressive behavior. By combining historical witch trials with contemporary rock songs and witty dialogue, Churchill creates a haunting and timely examination of gender and power dynamics. Visit Fall Mainstage: Vinegar Tom | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Willamette Valley Symphony. Ashbrook Independent School, 4045 Research Way, Corvallis. 4 – 6:30 pm. Pre-Concert talk 3:15 pm. Admission: Free for youths 0-17, $20 for adults, and $18 for seniors 65+. Willamette Valley Symphony is excited to present the winners of their 2024 Student Concerto Competition, who will play a concerto movement with the symphony. Additionally, the winners of their Student Composition competition will have the opportunity to have their work played by the symphony. This concert will also feature Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain and Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra. Come 45 minutes early for a pre-concert talk. Doors open one hour before the concert. Visit WILLAMETTE VALLEY SYMPHONY for more info.
OSU Lyric Workshop (Fall). PRAx, Detrick Hall, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 7 pm. Admission: $10, Students free. Offered as a course at OSU, the Lyric Workshop (aka “OpShop”, formerly Opera Workshop) provides a creative space for students to explore many genres and aspects of singing performances. Visit OSU Lyric Workshop (Fall) | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Monday, November 25
League of Women Voters: Opportunity to Help the Unhoused. Donate Supplies for Unhoused Individuals. Each year the Housing Committee has gathered donations which they then assemble and pass on to the Corvallis DayCare Drop in Center to distribute to the unhoused population. This year, Roberta Smith has stepped up to lead the efforts. Interested in donating some basic care items, or perhaps donating some cash for the group to make purchases? Items will be collected through December 5th. Gift bags assembled and distributed to individuals in need in early December. Check out the Unhoused Gift List. Drop off donations: 118 NW. Jackson, Apt. #206 or Text/call Roberta (541-740-1445) for pick up. Prefer them to do the shopping? Email Kerry Blum: blumkerry@yahoo.com for mailing address to send a check or use Venmo account: @Kerry-Blum-4.
Walking Through the Desert with My Eyes Closed by Nancy Floyd. Fairbanks Hall, Fairbanks Gallery, 220 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 4:30 pm. This exhibition will run from Nov. 7 to Dec. 13. Visit Walking Through the Desert with My Eyes Closed by Nancy Floyd – Oregon State University for more info.
Victory Obieke: Whispers of Home. The Little Gallery, OSU, 210 Kidder Hall, 2000 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 10 am – 6 pm. Closed during the noon hour. Free. Until December 13. Visit Victory Obieke | The Little Gallery for more info.
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. 328 SW Second St., Corvallis. Monday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday 12 – 5 pm. Until December 28. Every October their team of dedicated artists transforms an otherwise vacant storefront into a gallery – a world of color, light and beauty – open during November and December. On display are fine works of fiber, leather, glass, metal, wood, mixed media and paper, as well as ceramics, jewelry, paintings and photography – some of the best the Willamette Valley has to offer. Visit TEAL Artist Cooperative for more info.
Tuesday, November 26
League of Women Voters: Opportunity to Help the Unhoused. Donate Supplies for Unhoused Individuals. Each year the Housing Committee has gathered donations which they then assemble and pass on to the Corvallis DayCare Drop in Center to distribute to the unhoused population. This year, Roberta Smith has stepped up to lead the efforts. Interested in donating some basic care items, or perhaps donating some cash for the group to make purchases? Items will be collected through December 5th. Gift bags assembled and distributed to individuals in need in early December. Check out the Unhoused Gift List. Drop off donations: 118 NW. Jackson, Apt. #206 or Text/call Roberta (541-740-1445) for pick up. Prefer them to do the shopping? Email Kerry Blum: blumkerry@yahoo.com for mailing address to send a check or use Venmo account: @Kerry-Blum-4.
Walking Through the Desert with My Eyes Closed by Nancy Floyd. Fairbanks Hall, Fairbanks Gallery, 220 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 4:30 pm. This exhibition will run from Nov. 7 to Dec. 13. Visit Walking Through the Desert with My Eyes Closed by Nancy Floyd – Oregon State University for more info.
How to Carry Water. PRAx, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4 pm until December 21. Guided tours of the exhibition will begin daily at 2 p.m. during normal gallery hours and 6 p.m. on performance nights. The exhibition How to Carry Water brings together contemporary visual artists and humanities scholars in shared observations and questions about watersheds. In this expanded conversation, the term “watershed” refers not only to ecological structures, but also to the spatial, temporal and cultural entities that catalyze collectivity and life alongside bodies of water. The exhibition considers how the lenses of history, philosophy and creative practice allow for alternative methods of witnessing the human relationship to water. Visit How to Carry Water | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. 328 SW Second St., Corvallis. Monday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday 12 – 5 pm. Until December 28. Every October their team of dedicated artists transforms an otherwise vacant storefront into a gallery – a world of color, light and beauty – open during November and December. On display are fine works of fiber, leather, glass, metal, wood, mixed media and paper, as well as ceramics, jewelry, paintings and photography – some of the best the Willamette Valley has to offer. Visit TEAL Artist Cooperative for more info.
Victory Obieke: Whispers of Home. The Little Gallery, OSU, 210 Kidder Hall, 2000 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 10 am – 6 pm. Closed during the noon hour. Free. Until December 13. Visit Victory Obieke | The Little Gallery for more info.
Infant Storytime. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. Free every Tuesday 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. Join them. Visit Infant Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Little Listeners Storytime. Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Free. 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. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Join them. Visit Little Listeners Storytime at the Monroe Community Library | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Truckin’ Tuesdays at the Memorial Union. Memorial Union Quad (MU Quad), Memorial Union Brick Mall, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. Starts at 11 am. Truckin’ Tuesday is a community event hosted by the Memorial Union Activities Team focused on bringing different types of foods to campus through food trucks. Most Tuesday’s there will be a variety of trucks next to the MU Quad open to students, staff, and the public. This is a chance for people of all ages on the OSU campus to try new foods, support local businesses, and add a little bit of sparkle to their Tuesdays. Visit Truckin’ Tuesdays at the Memorial Union – Oregon State University for more info.
Replay. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through January 7, 2025. MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture (MPAC), in collaboration with The Arts Center in Corvallis, presents RePlay, an international contemporary art exhibition featuring work by Ilknur Demirkoparan, Naomi Middelmann, and Keoni K. Wright. RePlay brings together three contemporary artists working across Suriname, Switzerland and Türkiye with work that recalls and reinterprets historically complex material in critically innovative ways. Visit RePlay – MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture – The Arts Center for more info.
Wayfinding – Jess Eastburn. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Until December 7, 2024. Eastburn’s paintings examine the deluge of information that we are confronted with as a result of the digital technology which dominates every aspect of modern life. The information and imagery depicted in the works is intentionally disparate and seemingly random, allowing the viewer to invent their own narrative for the work. Visit Wayfinding – Jess Eastburn – The Arts Center for more info.
READ Dogs. Monroe Children’s Area. Monroe Community Library. 380 N 5th St. Monroe.
3:15 – 4:15 pm. Ages: Children. Beginning readers are invited to practice reading in any language to a trained therapy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ Dogs) on the fourth Tuesday of the month. A permission form is required for children to participate and may be filled out on-site by parents/guardians. Limited spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit READ Dogs | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Climate Action Advisory Board. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 4:30 pm. The Climate Action Advisory Board (CAAB) meeting will be held virtually and in-person. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend CAAB meetings. Those who would like to attend the meeting may do so using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OUTlqI31Tri-MsAW4mTD3A. Visit Climate Action Advisory Board | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Craft Night with The Arts Center. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis.
5:30 pm. Join them every other month at Corvallis Community Center (C3) for a drop-in crafting activity. All Ages. Free. Visit Craft Night with The Arts Center | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Trivia Night @ Common Fields. 545 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis. 6 – 8 pm. Max team size is 6 people. Show up a little early to sign up. Win fun prizes. Visit Recurring Events – Common Fields Corvallis Food Truck Pod for more info.
Wednesday, November 27
League of Women Voters: Opportunity to Help the Unhoused. Donate Supplies for Unhoused Individuals. Each year the Housing Committee has gathered donations which they then assemble and pass on to the Corvallis DayCare Drop in Center to distribute to the unhoused population. This year, Roberta Smith has stepped up to lead the efforts. Interested in donating some basic care items, or perhaps donating some cash for the group to make purchases? Items will be collected through December 5th. Gift bags assembled and distributed to individuals in need in early December. Check out the Unhoused Gift List. Drop off donations: 118 NW. Jackson, Apt. #206 or Text/call Roberta (541-740-1445) for pick up. Prefer them to do the shopping? Email Kerry Blum: blumkerry@yahoo.com for mailing address to send a check or use Venmo account: @Kerry-Blum-4.
Walking Through the Desert with My Eyes Closed by Nancy Floyd. Fairbanks Hall, Fairbanks Gallery, 220 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 4:30 pm. This exhibition will run from Nov. 7 to Dec. 13. Visit Walking Through the Desert with My Eyes Closed by Nancy Floyd – Oregon State University for more info.
Corvallis Farmers Market. Downtown Corvallis, First Street, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. The Corvallis Farmers Market happens Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 9am to 1pm, April through November 27, on First Street in downtown Corvallis. The Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy and more, which features a beautifully designed multimodal path along the river and a playful interactive fountain. Visit https://locallygrown.org/corvallis-wednesday-market/ for more info.
How to Carry Water. PRAx, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4 pm until December 21. Guided tours of the exhibition will begin daily at 2 p.m. during normal gallery hours and 6 p.m. on performance nights. The exhibition How to Carry Water brings together contemporary visual artists and humanities scholars in shared observations and questions about watersheds. In this expanded conversation, the term “watershed” refers not only to ecological structures, but also to the spatial, temporal and cultural entities that catalyze collectivity and life alongside bodies of water. The exhibition considers how the lenses of history, philosophy and creative practice allow for alternative methods of witnessing the human relationship to water. Visit How to Carry Water | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath.
10 am – 4:30 pm. Artwork from the tours will be on display and up for sale in the Moreland Gallery through January 11, 2025. Visit Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024 – Benton County Museums for more info.
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. 328 SW Second St., Corvallis. Monday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday 12 – 5 pm. Until December 28. Every October their team of dedicated artists transforms an otherwise vacant storefront into a gallery – a world of color, light and beauty – open during November and December. On display are fine works of fiber, leather, glass, metal, wood, mixed media and paper, as well as ceramics, jewelry, paintings and photography – some of the best the Willamette Valley has to offer. Visit TEAL Artist Cooperative for more info.
Victory Obieke: Whispers of Home. The Little Gallery, OSU, 210 Kidder Hall, 2000 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 10 am – 6 pm. Closed during the noon hour. Free. Until December 13. Visit Victory Oe | The Little Gallery for more info.
Philomath Storytime. Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 – 11 am. Free. Children of all ages and their families are invited to join them for an interactive storytime full of books, songs, and music. Visit Philomath Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Toddler Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. Free. Toddler Storytime occurs every Wednesday and is for children 1-3 years 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. Join them. Visit Toddler Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Playtime. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 11 – 11:45 am. Ages: Birth to 5. Children and their adults are invited to a playtime immediately following storytime on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Adults may visit with each other while children play with the provided toys. Visit Playtime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Replay. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through January 7, 2025. MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture (MPAC), in collaboration with The Arts Center in Corvallis, presents RePlay, an international contemporary art exhibition featuring work by Ilknur Demirkoparan, Naomi Middelmann, and Keoni K. Wright. RePlay brings together three contemporary artists working across Suriname, Switzerland and Türkiye with work that recalls and reinterprets historically complex material in critically innovative ways. Visit RePlay – MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture – The Arts Center for more info.
Wayfinding – Jess Eastburn. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Until December 7, 2024. Eastburn’s paintings examine the deluge of information that we are confronted with as a result of the digital technology which dominates every aspect of modern life. The information and imagery depicted in the works is intentionally disparate and seemingly random, allowing the viewer to invent their own narrative for the work. Visit Wayfinding – Jess Eastburn – The Arts Center for more info.
November Novel Writing Challenge Writing Session. Monroe Lobby, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 3:30 – 6:30 pm. Drop in anytime to write. Bring preferred writing tools, whether it is a pen and paper or a laptop, and work on a novel surrounded by other local writers. There will be drinks, snacks, and sometimes prizes. Visit November Novel Writing Challenge Writing Session | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Live Music Wednesdays. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis. 6 – 8 pm. Visit Live Music – Common Fields Corvallis Food Truck Pod for more info.
Benton County: Historic Resources Commission meeting. Benton County Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Visit Historic Resources Commission meeting – Community Development, Benton County, Oregon for more info.
E.T. Whiteside Theatre. 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 – 10 pm. Admission: $8 Presale, Kids 12 and under free. A troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape from Earth and return to his home planet. Visit WHITESIDE THEATRE – Home for more info.
Thursday, November 28
League of Women Voters: Opportunity to Help the Unhoused. Donate Supplies for Unhoused Individuals. Each year the Housing Committee has gathered donations which they then assemble and pass on to the Corvallis DayCare Drop in Center to distribute to the unhoused population. This year, Roberta Smith has stepped up to lead the efforts. Interested in donating some basic care items, or perhaps donating some cash for the group to make purchases? Items will be collected through December 5th. Gift bags assembled and distributed to individuals in need in early December. Check out the Unhoused Gift List. Drop off donations: 118 NW. Jackson, Apt. #206 or Text/call Roberta (541-740-1445) for pick up. Prefer them to do the shopping? Email Kerry Blum: blumkerry@yahoo.com for mailing address to send a check or use Venmo account: @Kerry-Blum-4.
Walking Through the Desert with My Eyes Closed by Nancy Floyd. Fairbanks Hall, Fairbanks Gallery, 220 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 4:30 pm. This exhibition will run from Nov. 7 to Dec. 13. Visit Walking Through the Desert with My Eyes Closed by Nancy Floyd – Oregon State University for more info.
Corvallis Turkey Trot. Crystal Lake Sports Complex, 100 SE Fischer Lane, Corvallis. 8:15 am. Packet Pickup: November 26th from 12–7pm and Nov 27th from 7am–3pm at Corvallis Community Center. Build a hearty appetite for your Thanksgiving feast by participating in this family friendly event. This flat course runs through and near Crystal Lake Sports Park. Runners, walkers, kids in strollers and dogs on leashes are all welcome. Electronic timing services provided. All ages welcome. 1K Little Gobblers – free. Registration is required to participate and to receive a swag bag and finisher medal (t-shirts not included). 5K & 10K Run/Walk: Early bird (Aug 24–Nov 6) – $35 per runner, athletic t-shirt included. Regular (Nov 7-Nov 28) – $40 per runner, t-shirt not included. Visit Corvallis Turkey Trot | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
How to Carry Water. PRAx, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4 pm until December 21. Guided tours of the exhibition will begin daily at 2 p.m. during normal gallery hours and 6 p.m. on performance nights. The exhibition How to Carry Water brings together contemporary visual artists and humanities scholars in shared observations and questions about watersheds. In this expanded conversation, the term “watershed” refers not only to ecological structures, but also to the spatial, temporal and cultural entities that catalyze collectivity and life alongside bodies of water. The exhibition considers how the lenses of history, philosophy and creative practice allow for alternative methods of witnessing the human relationship to water. Visit How to Carry Water | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath.
10 am – 4:30 pm. Artwork from the tours will be on display and up for sale in the Moreland Gallery through January 11, 2025. Visit Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024 – Benton County Museums for more info.
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. 328 SW Second St., Corvallis. Monday-Saturday 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday 12 – 5 pm. Until December 28. Every October their team of dedicated artists transforms an otherwise vacant storefront into a gallery – a world of color, light and beauty – open during November and December. On display are fine works of fiber, leather, glass, metal, wood, mixed media and paper, as well as ceramics, jewelry, paintings and photography – some of the best the Willamette Valley has to offer. Visit TEAL Artist Cooperative for more info.
Victory Obieke: Whispers of Home. The Little Gallery, OSU, 210 Kidder Hall, 2000 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 10 am – 6 pm. Closed during the noon hour. Free. Until December 13. Visit Victory Obieke | The Little Gallery for more info.
Prenatal Yoga. Monarch on 4th, 520 NW 4th St, Corvallis. 6 – 7 pm. Cost: $5. This is a time to move and breathe, build strength and endurance, relax, and release in preparation for the journey of birth. Registration is not required, drop-ins welcome. Visit Prenatal Yoga – Pollywog (pollywogfamily.org) for more info.
Friday, November 29
League of Women Voters: Opportunity to Help the Unhoused. Donate Supplies for Unhoused Individuals. Each year the Housing Committee has gathered donations which they then assemble and pass on to the Corvallis DayCare Drop in Center to distribute to the unhoused population. This year, Roberta Smith has stepped up to lead the efforts. Interested in donating some basic care items, or perhaps donating some cash for the group to make purchases? Items will be collected through December 5th. Gift bags assembled and distributed to individuals in need in early December. Check out the Unhoused Gift List. Drop off donations: 118 NW. Jackson, Apt. #206 or Text/call Roberta (541-740-1445) for pick up. Prefer them to do the shopping? Email Kerry Blum: blumkerry@yahoo.com for mailing address to send a check or use Venmo account: @Kerry-Blum-4.
Walking Through the Desert with My Eyes Closed by Nancy Floyd. Fairbanks Hall, Fairbanks Gallery, 220 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 4:30 pm. This exhibition will run from Nov. 7 to Dec. 13. Visit Walking Through the Desert with My Eyes Closed by Nancy Floyd – Oregon State University for more info.
How to Carry Water. PRAx, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4 pm until December 21. Guided tours of the exhibition will begin daily at 2 p.m. during normal gallery hours and 6 p.m. on performance nights. The exhibition How to Carry Water brings together contemporary visual artists and humanities scholars in shared observations and questions about watersheds. In this expanded conversation, the term “watershed” refers not only to ecological structures, but also to the spatial, temporal and cultural entities that catalyze collectivity and life alongside bodies of water. The exhibition considers how the lenses of history, philosophy and creative practice allow for alternative methods of witnessing the human relationship to water. Visit How to Carry Water | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath.
10 am – 4:30 pm. Artwork from the tours will be on display and up for sale in the Moreland Gallery through January 11, 2025. Visit Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024 – Benton County Museums for more info.
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. 328 SW Second St., Corvallis. Monday-Saturday 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday 12 – 5 pm. Until December 28. Every October their team of dedicated artists transforms an otherwise vacant storefront into a gallery – a world of color, light and beauty – open during November and December. On display are fine works of fiber, leather, glass, metal, wood, mixed media and paper, as well as ceramics, jewelry, paintings and photography – some of the best the Willamette Valley has to offer. Visit TEAL Artist Cooperative for more info.
Victory Obieke: Whispers of Home. The Little Gallery, OSU, 210 Kidder Hall, 2000 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 10 am – 6 pm. Closed during the noon hour. Free. Until December 13. Visit Victory Obieke | The Little Gallery for more info.
Beading Fridays. Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws (Native American Longhouse) , Student Resource Area, 311 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Come be in community and learn to flat bead. All skill levels welcome, all materials provided. Fridays from noon to 5 p.m., Nov. 15-Dec. 6. Visit Beading Fridays – Oregon State University for more info.
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