Corvallis Calendar: Friday to Friday, Nov. 29 to Dec. 6

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 15^th 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.

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.

Wurleygig. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Garage Rock. Go Dance. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.

Saturday, November 30

Holiday Fair. Willamette Grange Hall, 27555 Greenberry Rd., (Corner of 99W and Greenberry Rd.) Corvallis. 10 am – 4 pm. Wreath and Gnome making with donation. Visit Community Events & Hall Calendar | Willamette Grange #52 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.

How to Carry Water. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th 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.

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. 2^nd 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.

The Winery Comedy Tour @ Fullerton Winery. Fullerton Winery, 804 NW Buchanan Ave.,
Corvallis. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Show time at 7 pm. Admission: $15 – $20. This event will feature some of the funniest comedians in the country, who will have everyone in stitches with their hilarious jokes and witty humor so don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience so join them for an unforgettable night of comedy, beer, wine, and good times. Visit The Winery Comedy Tour @ Fullerton Winery – Herron Entertainment for more info.

Citizens of the Universe Album release party. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Admission: $10. Featuring Stone Ape. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.

Sunday, December 1

13th Annual South Town Art Walk. South Corvallis. 10 am – 4 pm. Visit South Town Art Walk – Showcasing South Town Corvallis Artists and Building Community for more info.

Auditions: Violets in the Night. Gladys Valley Gymnastics Center, 106, 1701 SW Jefferson Avenue, Corvallis. 6 – 8 pm. The script is available for check out in Snell 129. Those auditioning can read an early draft of the script before auditions, but no need to prepare anything else. Audition sides will be provided for cold readings. Just show up with a good attitude and be ready to make bold choices and have fun. Visit Auditions: Violets in the Night – Oregon State University for more info.

Monday, December 2

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.

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-Corvallis Quarterly Leadership Meeting. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Visit Benton-Corvallis Quarterly Leadership Meeting – Benton County Board of Commissioners, Oregon for more info.

Benton County: Quarterly City Managers Meeting. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 1 pm. Visit December 2, 2024 Quarterly City Managers Meeting – Benton County Board of Commissioners, Oregon for more info.

Integrative Biology Fall Seminar Series – Jason Podrabsky. Cordley Hall, 1316, 2701 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 4 – 5 pm. The department of Integrative Biology presents a seminar with Jason Podrabsky, Professor of Biology at Portland State University, Developmental Ecology: Environmental control of development in a vertebrate extremophile fish. The Podrabsky lab is interested in how embryonic development can be altered by environmental and ecological factors, and the mechanisms that support tolerance of environmental stress during development. Visit Integrative Biology Fall Seminar Series – Jason Podrabsky – Oregon State University for more info.

City Council Executive Session. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. 5 pm. The City Council meets in executive session to discuss sensitive matters or receive information. These executive sessions usually deal with real property transactions, litigation, or labor negotiations; other allowed subjects would include employment of a public officer, dismissal or disciplining of a public officer, preliminary negotiations involving matters of trade, employment performance of the chief executive officer, or negotiations regarding public investments. Although the public may not attend executive sessions, representatives of the news media may attend and, while information obtained during the session may not be printed, it may be used as background. Decisions are not made during executive sessions; a consensus may be reached, but all decisions resulting from information obtained in executive session are made during a public meeting. Visit City Council Executive Session | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Tap Talk: The Enemy of My Enemy Is My Friend. Common Fields. 545 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis & Instagram.com/500WomenScientists_Corvallis. 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Join them for a captivating presentation on using natural enemies as biological pest control. Dr. Jana Lee, a Research Entomologist with the USDA Agricultural Service, will discuss how to use predators, parasitoids, and pathogens to improve the sustainability of farms and gardens in Oregon. Contact: 500WSCorvallis@gmail.com

City Council Meeting. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. 6 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council meetings. This meeting will be held in-person and virtually. The public may register to watch the meeting live on the internet via this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__vJnKPN_RDSOdLxeU53miw Visit City Council Meeting | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Guitar Society Meeting. Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW 2^nd Street, Corvallis. 7:15 pm. Free and open to the public. Dirk Weiss and Cameron O’Connor with OSU Guitar Ensemble performers are their featured artist guitarists. Visit Corvallis Guitar Society – Bringing local guitarists out of the woodwork for more info.

Tuesday, December 3

Giving Tuesday. Chintimini Wildlife Center. 311 NW Lewisburg Avenue, Corvallis. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving, held the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving and an opportunity for Chintimini to share their goals and the ways the community can make an impact. There are many ways to support them and/or donate on #GivingTuesday. Visit #GivingTuesday 2024 – Chintimini Wildlife Center for details.

Tuesday Morning Greeters – Courtyard by Marriott. Courtyard by Marriott Corvallis, 400 SW 1st St., Corvallis. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.

Benton County Board Meeting. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am. Visit December 3, 2024 Board Meeting – Benton County Board of Commissioners, Oregon 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.

2024 Advent Recitals. First Presbyterian Church of Corvallis, 114 SW 8th Street, Corvallis. 12 pm. Free. They will be held in the Sanctuary and online. Bag lunches are welcome. “A Serenade for the Season” featuring a Harp, Clarinet Quartet, Piano, & Flute. Performers include Rev. Dr. Scott Crane, piano; Wendy Crane, flute; Lucy Watts, piano; and Laura Zaerr, harp. Clarinet Quartet: Ann Asbell, Sue Borden, Steve Matthes, and Dave Grube. Visit 2024 Advent Recitals – Tuesdays at noon in our Sanctuary and online – First Presbyterian Church of Corvallis for more info.

College of Education Research Lecture: Dr. Kathryn McIntosh & Erin Block. Virtual Event. 12 – 1 pm. Join them for the first installment in the College of Education Research Lecture Series, “Racialized Dialogue: Online Discussion Boards As Opportunity and Onus In Addressing Racism and Oppression.” Dr. Kathryn McIntosh and Erin Block, Ph.D. candidate, discuss their findings on how undergraduate students can both perpetuate and challenge racism in their dialogue and communication patterns in an online social justice class. Visit College of Education Research Lecture: Dr. Kathryn McIntosh & Erin Block – Oregon State University for more info.

AYA Women of Color Discussion Group. Hattie Redmond Women and Gender Center, 1700 SW Pioneer Place, Corvallis. 1 – 2 pm. Join them every even week Tuesday from 1 – 2 pm at the Hattie Redmond Women & Gender Center for their Fall 2024 Women of Color Discussion Group that is co-facilitated with CAPS. Visit AYA Women of Color Discussion Group – Oregon State University for more info.

Academy for Lifelong Learning: Thormahlen Harps and the Harp World. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Most classes are also available remotely on Zoom. Membership required. Dues are currently $110 for a full year. Membership can start at any quarter. Presenter: Sharon Thormahlen, Harp player and composer, & Dave Thormahlen, Harp and string instrument builder. The class will be an overview of instrument building as well as a history of 17th and 18th century harp composers. Dave has been building harps, guitars, mandolins and ukeleles for the past 40 years while Sharon has been composing and arranging for the harp for over 25 years. Sharon will also talk about her experience playing music for hospice patients. Dave and Sharon will play some original music, Latin music, Celtic music and some Beatles tunes. Together Dave and Sharon make quite a musical and business team. Visit 2024 Fall SOC Print Final.pdf – Google Drive for more info.

READ Dogs. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Ages: Children. Kids can practice reading in any language to a trained therapy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ Dogs) on the 1st Tuesday of the month from 3:30pm-4:30pm. Sign-ups are on-site and open at the time of the event on a first-come, first-served basis. Permission form is required and filled out on-site. Limited spots available. Visit READ Dogs | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

League of Women Voters Corvallis Board Meeting. Zoom only meeting. 5 – 6:30 pm. The LWV Board meets the first Tuesday of every month from 5 – 6:30 pm on Zoom. Current League members are welcome to attend board meetings. Visit Events from October 1 – February 11, 2025 – League of Women Voters of Corvallis (lwvcorvallis.org) for more info.

Author Event: Born of Fire and Rain, by M.L. (Peg) Herring. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 5:30 – 7 pm. Ages: Adults, Seniors. At the tumultuous edge of a shifting continent, the temperate rainforest of the Pacific Northwest has a lot to say about living on a rapidly changing planet. This is a land of ancient trees, exploding mountains, disappearing owls, tsunamis, megafires, and ten million people. It is a land born of fire and rain. Visit Author Event: Born of Fire and Rain, by M.L. (Peg) Herring | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Graphic Novel Club. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. 2nd Floor Board Room. 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 6 – 7 pm. Free. December 3: Where the Body Was by Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips, and Jacob Phillips. Visit Graphic Novel Club | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Benton County and Corvallis Planning Commission Meeting. Benton County Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 6 – 8 pm. This is a specially scheduled joint meeting with the Corvallis Planning Commission and the Benton County Planning Commission. Visit https://cd.bentoncountyor.gov/events/december-3-2024-planning-commission-meeting/ 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.

Philomath Evening Book Club. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Ages: Adults, Seniors. The Philomath Evening Book Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Philomath Community Library. Copies of book club books are available each month at the library; please ask at the front desk. Visit Philomath Evening Book Club | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Diffusions: A Music Technology Concert (Fall). PRAx, Detrick Hall, 470 SW 15^th Street, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Admission: $10, Students free. This concert by students in Oregon State’s Music Technology program explores the aesthetic power of electronic sound production and manipulation through technological experimentation. Programs include a diverse representation of music and media, ranging from ballads and rock songs to electronic dance music, experimental music, and multimedia for laptops. Visit Diffusions: A Music Technology Concert (Fall) | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

Wednesday, December 4

Academy for Lifelong Learning: Health Information for All – Possible? Or Impossible! Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 9:30 – 11:30 am. Most classes are also available remotely on Zoom. Membership required. Dues are currently $110 for a full year. Membership can start at any quarter. Presenter: Dr. Marie Long, Physician. Global Nutrition & Empowerment (GNE), is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving health through nutrition in vulnerable populations around the world. Join Global Nutrition & Empowerment’s journey as their volunteers attempt to make health information interesting and accessible to everyone. From Nepal to Indonesia to Guatemala and the USA, GNE volunteers have had some interesting adventures and learned a lot about educating adults, especially folks who haven’t had formal education. Our mistakes have been more fun than our successes. Visit 2024 Fall SOC Print Final.pdf – Google Drive for more info.

Employment Help. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10 am – 12 pm. Free. Job seekers and anyone with career and employment questions are invited to drop in to meet with an Employment Specialist from Worksource Oregon. Visit Employment Help | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library 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.

Weaving Wednesdays. Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws (Native American Longhouse) , Student Resource Area, 311 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 11 am – 6 pm. Go be in community and learn to weave plateau yarn-style baskets. All skill levels welcome, all materials provided. Visit Weaving Wednesdays – Oregon State University for more info.

Benton County Leadership Team- two or more Commissioners may attend. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 1:30 pm. Visit December 4, 2024 Leadership Team – two or more Commissioners may attend – Benton County Board of Commissioners, Oregon for more info.

Monroe Health Center Tour. 610 Dragon Drive, Monroe. 2 pm. Two or more members of the Board of Commissioners will attend the Monroe Health Center tour. No Board business will be conducted. Visit Two or more members of the Board of Commissioners will attend the Monroe Health Center tour for more info.

Community Police Review Advisory Board (CPRAB). Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 3 pm. Community members who would like to attend the meeting virtually may do so using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IOp9-WW9Roq74AjB4zLSEg. Community members who wish to offer public comments either in person, via telephone or through their computer must preregister with Kathy Brennan at Kathy.Brennan@corvallisoregon.gov by 12:00pm on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Visit Community Police Review Advisory Board (CPRAB) | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 3 – 4 pm. Free. All ages. Get free, basic, one-on-one tech help from a library staff member. Bring a computer or device or use one of theirs. 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. Drop-in anytime during the hour. Visit Digital Life: Tech Help Lab | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Crafternoons. Hattie Redmond Women and Gender Center. 1700 SW Pioneer Place, Corvallis.
3 – 5 pm. Join them at the Hattie Redmond Women & Gender Center every even-week Wednesday from 3 – 5pm for a fun craft. Materials for each craft will be provided, but participants are allowed to bring their own. Be sure to check out their instagram @hr.wgc to find out what that week’s craft is. Visit Crafternoons – Oregon State University for more info.

LEGO at the Library. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 4 – 5 pm. Ages: Children. Build with fellow LEGO fans each month. Drop in – LEGO bricks provided. Visit LEGO at the Library | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Corvallis Forest Stewardship Plan Update Task Force. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 5 pm. The Corvallis Forest Stewardship Plan Update Task Force (Task Force) will have a combined Nov/Dec meeting on December 4^th, 2024, from 5-7pm. Regular monthly Task Force meetings will resume on January 22, 2025. To register to attend the meeting virtually via live webinar, please visit: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-GuA0R-0QYqJmPmSDu0YNw. Visit Corvallis Forest Stewardship Plan Update Task Force | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Growth & Mindset Book Club with Hennessey Agency. Hennessey Agency, 1025 NW 9th St, Suite B, Corvallis. 5 – 7 pm. Book: Think Again by Adam Grant. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.

All Ages Craft Night. Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 5:30 – 7 pm. Children and their families are invited to join the library to explore open-ended crafts. Each month will feature different craft mediums. Bring an imagination. All ages are welcome to attend; most craft mediums offered are best for preschool-elementary school children. Visit All Ages Craft Night | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Perinatal Support Connections. Monarch on 4th, 520 NW 4th Street, Corvallis. 6 pm. Free. Perinatal Support Connections is for anyone who is currently pregnant, experienced a loss, recently had a baby or who has stopped breastfeeding and is experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety (PMADs). Visit Perinatal Support Connections – Corvallis – Pollywog (pollywogfamily.org) for more info.

OSU Jazz Ensemble – Fall Concert. PRAx, Detrick Hall, 470 SW 15^th Street, Corvallis. 7 pm. Admission: $10, Students free. From classic standards to modern, explorative arrangements, the OSU Jazz Ensemble covers the range of an extensive musical landscape. Within this big-band-sized ensemble, Director Ryan Biesack shapes and encourages musical conversations among the participants, resulting in a memorable evening of scripted music, improvisation, and discovery. Visit OSU Jazz Ensemble – Fall Concert | PRAx | Oregon State University 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.

2024 Champinefu Series: Lower Columbia River Art and Placekeeping: An intentional assertion of Indigenous lands, spaces, and relations. Corvallis Virtual Room. 7 – 8:30 pm. Ages: Teens, Adults, Seniors. This is a free, virtual event. Please register to attend here: bit.ly/2024champinefu3. University of California Santa Barbara Ethnic Studies Professor Natchee Barnd (formerly with Oregon State University) presents Lower Columbia River indigenous public art installations which have become insurgent acts sustaining and creating indigenous space. A unique cultural geography and reclamation project deployed by the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde activates Placekeeping principles that could be expanded throughout the Willamette Valley. Visit 2024 Champinefu Series: Lower Columbia River Art and Placekeeping: An intentional assertion of Indigenous lands, spaces, and relations | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Orange and Black Film Club: Fall Premiere. Wilkinson Hall/ Gilfillan Auditorium, 2601 SW Orchard Avenue, Corvallis. 7 – 9 pm. Orange and Black Film Club is hosting a night where all the short films members have made and work hard on are premiered for people to see. There will also be a Q&A segment with the cast and crew after each film is shown. Visit Orange and Black Film Club: Fall Premiere – Oregon State University for more info.

The Muppet Christmas Carol. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 – 10 pm. Admission: Free – $10. Scrooge, an old miser who dislikes Christmas, is visited by spirits who foretell his future and share secrets from his past and present, which helps change his view on life. Visit WHITESIDE THEATRE – Home for more info.

Thursday, December 5

Winter Celebration. Memorial Union Building (MU), Lounge, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 9 – 11 am. Put on a favorite winter sweater and join them for a warm beverage and a hearty snack. President Jayathi Y. Murthy looks forward to hosting the campus community to celebrate the close of Fall term. Non-perishable food items will be accepted for the OSU Food Pantry at the Basic Needs Center. Food Pantry Wish List. Visit Winter Celebration – Oregon State University for more info. Accommodations for disabilities may be made by contacting events@oregonstate.edu

Academy for Lifelong Learning: A Mystery Whale Uncovered off Oregon. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 9:30 – 11:30 am. Most classes are also available remotely on Zoom. Membership required. Dues are currently $110 for a full year. Membership can start at any quarter. Presenter: Lisa Ballance, Director, OSU Marine Mammal Institute. Of the 94 currently recognized species of marine mammals worldwide, six have never been identified alive in the sea. All six belong to a single group (known as beaked whales). Although small by whale standards, they still are among the largest 0.001% of animals on Earth. A recent Marine Mammal Institute expedition sailed from Newport, Oregon and had an extraordinary encounter with a pair of beaked whales. During that encounter, a variety of data were collected, allowing the research team to identify them to species. They were Hubbs’ beaked whales and seen alive only once since the species was described in 1955 – off the coast of Oregon. Almost nothing is known about this species but our discoveries will allow us to learn much more about its range, movements, and status. This is local research with truly global impact. Visit 2024 Fall SOC Print Final.pdf – Google Drive for more info.

Preschool Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. Free. Preschool storytime is for children 3-5 years old and happens every Thursday. 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 Preschool Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Monroe Baby Storytime. Monroe Children’s Area, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 – 11:15 am. For ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. Join to read, sing, rhyme and move, followed by free play. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Join them. Visit Monroe Baby Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

C3 Book Club: Simon the Fiddler – Paulette Jiles. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 11 am – 12 pm. C3 book Club meets once per month on 1st Thursdays and is a collaboration between Corvallis Parks and Recreation and the Corvallis Benton County Public Library. Registration is required at Corvallis Parks and Rec. Visit C3 Book Club | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Digital Life: Starting to Use the Internet. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 2nd Floor Classroom, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 11 am – 12 pm. Ages: Adults, Seniors. Learn to navigate websites, fill out forms, and find things online. Digital Life classes on computer and technology topics take place in the 2nd floor classroom. For a full list of classes, visit cbcpl.net/digital-life. Visit Digital Life: Starting to Use the Internet | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Academy for Lifelong Learning: Returning Sea Otters to Oregon. Zoom class. 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Membership required. Dues are currently $110 for a full year. Membership can start at any quarter. Presenter: Chanel Hason, Elakha Alliance’s Director of Outreach & Community Relations. Chanel Hason will discuss the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Elakha Alliance to restore sea otter populations along the Oregon Coast. You’ll learn why a reintroduction of this once native marine mammal will be culturally, ecologically, and economically beneficial. Visit 2024 Fall SOC Print Final.pdf – Google Drive for more info.

Council Work Session. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 4 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council work sessions. This work session will be held in-person and virtually. The public may register to watch the meeting live on the internet via this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gJhiRxMiS0qhn1Bp_SydmQ. Visit Council Work Session | Corvallis Oregon 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.

Bingo at Greenberry Tavern. Greenberry Tavern, 29974 Highway 99w, Corvallis. 6 – 8 pm. Visit Community Events & Hall Calendar | Willamette Grange #52 for more info.

OSU Guitar Ensemble – Fall Concert. PRAx, Detrick Hall, 470 SW 15^th Street, Corvallis. 7 pm. Admission: $10, Students free. The Oregon State University Guitar Ensemble dives deep. Presenting repertoire from all over the world and from many historical eras, the ensemble carries audiences into the full range of what the instrument can do. Generally appearing in one of PRAx’s mid-sized spaces – the Toomey Lobby, Ray Theater, or even the Austin|Parrish Arts Plaza – the Guitar Ensemble offers a very special, intimate evening of music. Visit OSU Guitar Ensemble – Fall Concert | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

Friday, December 6

College of Forestry Holiday Art & Craft Fair. George W. Peavy Forest Science Center (PFSC), 3100 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 10 am – 4 pm. Join them for their annual Holiday Craft & Art Fair. More than 40 vendors will set up shop in Peavy Forest Science Center and Richardson Hall, selling various items including pottery, glass, metal art, wood art, clothing, food and more. Their “Firs for Food Security” holiday tree auction will also return to the fair for its second year. Stop by to place a bid on festive holiday trees decorated by different units, clubs and individuals across campus. This year’s tree themes include ocean, movie night, origami, holiday beverages, international travel and more. Every purchase will benefit Rootstock, our volunteer run College of Forestry student food pantry. Visit College of Forestry Holiday Art & Craft Fair – Oregon State University for more info.

40^th Annual Holiday Marketplace. OSU, Memorial Union Ballroom, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 10 am – 5:30 pm. After a 4-year hiatus, one of Corvallis’s most beloved and longest-running holiday markets is returning along with their wonderful long-time vendors and some new ones. There will be handmade crafts, art, and artisanal food. Visit Holiday Marketplace | Memorial Union | Oregon State University 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.

Anthropology Lecture Series Fall 2024. Strand Agriculture Hall, 111, 170 SW Waldo Place, Corvallis. 12 pm – 1 pm. The OSU Anthropology Lecture Series features guest speakers from the OSU community, as well as visitors from academic institutions, government agencies, non-government organizations and businesses in Oregon and beyond. Each quarter, a new roster of speakers are invited to give 30-45 minute presentations on cutting-edge research, current events and other projects that resonate with the OSU Anthropology community. Visit Anthropology Lecture Series Fall 2024 – Oregon State University for more info.

Friends of the Library Holiday Book Sale. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. Members only 12 – 3 pm; Public 3 – 6 pm. Quality books suitable for gift giving. Visit Friends of the Corvallis-Benton County Library – supporting our libraries in meaningful ways for more info.

Responsible International Collaborations. Hallie E. Ford Center For Healthy Children and Families, 115, 2631 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 1 – 2 pm. College of Health and the Office of Research Integrity are hosting a nine-month Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training Program on the first Friday of each month. Complete RCR training requirements in monthly sessions with presentations by OSU faculty and staff. This program will allow recipients of NIH career development and training grants to meet their 8-hour, face-to-face training obligations, and for other researchers to meet their requirements and recommendations from other funding agencies. All are welcome to attend. Learn more about upcoming RCR Trainings. Visit Responsible International Collaborations – Oregon State University for more info.

Monroe Tween & Teen Party. Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Tweens & Teens hang out after school for games, crafts and snacks. Visit Monroe Tween & Teen Party! | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Teen Advisory Group. 2^nd Floor Board Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 4 – 5 pm. Free. Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and have a say in making the library a more awesome place. Be involved in the community and meet new people while helping to plan teen events. Talk books, movies, music, and games, and work on team building. Snacks are provided. Apply to join. Visit Teen Advisory Group | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Navy Vs. Army Annual Flag Football Game. Corvallis High School, Stadium. 1400 NW Buchanan Ave, Corvallis. 4 – 5:30 pm. Join them for their annual flag football game, a spirited competition between two proud military branches. This tradition not only showcases friendly rivalry but also serves as a fantastic way to engage and entertain the Oregon State University and Corvallis community. Don’t miss out on the fun, camaraderie, and excitement— be part of this memorable event. Visit Navy Vs. Army Annual Flag Football Game – Oregon State University for more info.

Family Fun Night. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 5 – 7 pm. Free. Ages: 2 – 12. Come to C3 for a night of family fun. They have a range of activities including music, STEAM, trading cards, games, and more. Visit Family Fun Night | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Winter’s Eve Corvallis. Madison Avenue, Downtown Corvallis. 5 – 9 pm. Admission: $50 – $55. Presented by the Assistance League. Enjoy a memorable evening of shopping, delicious food and drinks, raffles, prizes, and a supreme silent auction in an elegant, heated tent. Visit Winter’s Eve Corvallis | Assistance League – Corvallis for more info.

PRAx and the Darkside Cinema Present: Free Film Fridays. PRAx, Detrick Hall, 470 SW 15^th 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. December 6 – TBA. Visit FREE Film Fridays | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

The Hill Top Big Band. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. The Hilltop Big Band has been performing in and around Corvallis, Oregon since 1988. They perform a wide variety of big band arrangements, from the timeless classics of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton and Woody Herman to the more modern arrangements of Stevie Wonder, The Mingus Big Band, Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, Lee Morgan, Brian Setzer and The Average White Band. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.

Die Hard. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 – 10 pm. Admission: $8 – $10. A New York City police officer tries to save his estranged wife and several others taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles. Visit WHITESIDE THEATRE – Home for more info.

The Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra Presents: Holiday Concert. LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Admission: $40 advanced, $45 day of show, students free. The Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra is the oldest continuously operating orchestra in the state of Oregon. From its inception in 1906 as a collegiate orchestra composed of nine members, the symphony has grown into a full symphonic orchestra performing 3 major classical concerts, a holiday concert, and a children’s concert each season. Visit Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra – Holiday Concert | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

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