Corvallis Calendar: Friday to Friday, Sept. 27 to Oct. 4

Friday, September 27

Liz Grant – Metalsmith. LaSells Stewart Center, Murdoch Gallery, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis.
Mon. – Fri., 8 am – 5 pm. Free. New to our artisan case in the Murdoch Gallery, and just in time for graduation gifting. The jewelry of Philomath, OR metalsmith Liz Grant is on view and available for purchase through September. Exhibition dates: June 7, 2024 – October 31, 2024. Visit https://lasells.oregonstate.edu/exhibit/liz-grant-metalsmith for more info.

Pacific Threshold: Sandgren & Sandgren Painting the Oregon Coast with Friends 1978-2023. LaSells Stewart Center, Giustina Gallery, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm until October 25. Works by 53 artists commemorate 45 years of painting the Oregon coast 1978 – 2023. Visit Pacific Threshold: Sandgren & Sandgren- Painting the Oregon Coast with Friends 1978-2023 | The LaSells Stewart Center | Oregon State University for more info.

Beaver Community Fair. Memorial Union Quad (MU Quad), 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis.
10 am – 4 pm. Free. For students/ Current Parent/ Family. Annually the Beaver Community Fair draws together the OSU and greater Corvallis communities to celebrate the start of the academic year. Over 200 different booths representing OSU departments & student organizations, Corvallis community agencies & businesses and local non-profit organizations are coming together to make visible the opportunity to connect with services, products and involvement opportunities on campus and around the area. Visit Beaver Community Fair – Oregon State University for more info.

How to Carry Water. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4 pm. 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.

The Big Picture: American Quilts from the Volckening Collection. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm Wednesday-Saturday until October 12. Free. Donations welcome. Free. When museums first started hanging quilts on walls, it was groundbreaking. The quilts were presented as large-scale works of art — big pictures — and that’s when people really began to recognize the greatness of quiltmaking in America. It was a distinct visual art form, with a rich, vibrant history. Visit https://bentoncountymuseums.org/exhibits/the-big-picture-american-quilts-from-the-volckening-collection/ for more info.

GreenGable Farm Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze. 24689 Grange Hall Road, Philomath. Hours:
10 am – 5 pm Sunday through Friday/9 am – 6 pm Saturday. The Pumpkin Patch and Corm Maze with a Scavenger Hunt will be open until October 31. Visit Flower Farm & Pumpkin Patch, Philomath, Greengable for more info.

Corn Maze @ The Melon Shack. Corner of HWY 20 and NE Garden Ave., Corvallis. Hours:
10 am – 6 pm Monday through Friday/9 am – 6 pm Saturday and Sunday. Admission: $4 – $18. Activities include a pumpkin patch, hayride, train ride, super slide & tire pyramid, and a haunted corn maze. Hours vary for activities. Visit The Melon Shack for more info.

Documenting Oregon’s Trail of Tears: Historic Photography. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 10:30 am. Nolan Streitberger will share unique photos from his project documenting the history that led up to the removal of Native Americans from their homelands after the Rogue River War in 1856. Using technology from the 1850s known as wet plate collodion photography, Streitberger documented the trail using an antique wooden camera. Visit Documenting Oregon’s Trail of Tears: Historic Photography – Benton County Museums for more info.

Nolan Streitberger: Long Summer Days. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. Tuesday through Saturday, 12 – 5 pm. until September 28, 2024. Admission is free (donations are gratefully accepted). Long Summer Days is a photo essay that follows Haley’s journey through childhood as she struggles with the boredom of living as a single child in the same small home where Streitberger grew up. She lives a nearly device free lifestyle, which leads her to explore the world and envelop herself in her imagination and creativity. These images include subtle undertones and rich metaphors that disrupt stereotypes of girls, while highlighting Haley’s delightfully unconsciousness strength, independence, defiance, and playfulness. Visit Long Summer Days – Nolan Streitberger – The Arts Center for more info.

Transformation / Reclamation: Daniela Naomi Molnar & Lee Emma. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. Tuesday through Saturday, 12 – 5 pm until October 26. Place and Time are honored and reimagined in the works of Transformation / Reclamation through sustained inquiry and sensorial collaboration with a continuously shifting world. With paintings, sculpture and poetry, artists Daniela Naomi Molnar and Lee Emma Running invite healing through the actions of witness, mourning and immersion in beauty. The work seeks to shift perspectives from despair to creative possibility, from trauma to wonder, from isolation to purpose. Visit Transformation / Reclamation – Daniela Naomi Molnar & Lee Emma Running – The Arts Center for more info.

Friends of the Library Fall Festival Book Sale. Main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. Members only: 3 – 4:30 pm. Public: 4:30 – 6 pm. Admission: Free. Large selection of used paperback fiction and nonfiction, children’s and teen books, DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks. Visit Friends of the Corvallis-Benton County Library – supporting our libraries in meaningful ways (friendsofthecbclibrary.org) for more info.

Valley Library Birthday Bash. OSU Valley Library, Library Quad – Library Front Lawn, 201 SW Waldo Place, Corvallis. 4 – 6 pm. It’s Valley Library’s 25th birthday. Celebrate this legacy of learning, service excellence, and community building by joining in on free and family-friendly inflatables, snacks, photo booth, lawn games, and so much more. Visit Valley Library Birthday Bash – Oregon State University for more info.

Fall into hiSTORIES. Courtyard Marriot, 400 SW 1st Street, Corvallis. 5:15 and 6:45 pm. Admission: $15. Come uncover Corvallis truths even long-time locals are surprised to learn. Spend an hour strolling through autumn streets going beyond the familiar landmarks into lesser-known local lore. Visit Corvallis Walking Tours (engagecorvallis.com) for more info.

Sky High Brewing Oktoberfest. Sky High Brewing. 160 NW Jackson Avenue, Corvallis.
5:30 – 7:30pm. Join them for the full Bavarian Oktoberfest experience. Brews & brats. Live music daily. Visit Sky High Brewing for more info.

Game Nite at Valley Library. OSU Valley Library, Main Floor, 201 SW Waldo Place, Corvallis. 6 – 9:30 pm. Enjoy games, crafting, snacks, and fun. Visit Game Nite at Valley Library – Oregon State University for more info.

Rising. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th Street, Corvallis. 7 pm. PRAx prelude 6 pm. Admission: $25-$35/ Students $5. PRAx launches the season and year-long exploration of water with “Rising,” an evening-length work that brings together the Grammy-nominated Neave Trio, New York City’s Pigeonwing Dance, a rich score by decorated composer Robert Sirota, intricately detailed choreography by Gabrielle Lamb, and the spoken words of scientists, marine biologists, and oceanographers. “Rising” is a meditation not only on rising temperatures and sea levels but also on humanity’s rising awareness of our connection to and dependence on the Earth’s oceans. Visit Rising | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Admission: $16 – $18. After the collapse of civilization, a group of survivors share a campfire and begin to piece together the plot of The Simpsons episode “Cape Feare” entirely from memory. Seven years later, this and other snippets of pop culture (sitcom plots, commercials, jingles and pop songs) have become the live entertainment of a post-apocalyptic society, sincerely trying to hold onto its past. Seventy-five years later, these are the myths and legends from which new forms of performance are created. Visit Majestic Theatre | Performing Arts Center | Corvallis, OR for more info.

Fireable Offense & Beepsters. Whiteside Theatre. 461 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 – 11 pm. Admission: $10 pre-sale, $15 at the door. Get ready to rock out with Fireable Offense, our local rock band playing a range of classic rock covers that will have everybody up and bumping their heads. Visit https://events.scenethink.com/fireable-offense-beepsters-sep-27-2024 for more info.

Saturday, September 28

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.

Tarweed folk school: September session classes. 9 am – 4 pm. Locations vary. Community classes in woodworking, fiber arts, basketry, ecology, and more. Classes start at $50, full and partial tuition scholarships available. Contact: info@tarweedfolkschool.com, view classes and register at tarweedfolkschool.com Sponsors: Tarweed Folk School, Greenbelt Land Trust, Highland Woodshop, and Corvallis Waldorf School.

Friends of the Library Fall Festival Book Sale. Main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 9 am – 5 pm. Admission: Free. Large selection of used paperback fiction and nonfiction, children’s and teen books, DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks. Visit Friends of the Corvallis-Benton County Library – supporting our libraries in meaningful ways (friendsofthecbclibrary.org) for more info.

Corn Maze @ The Melon Shack. Corner of HWY 20 and NE Garden Ave., Corvallis. Hours:
10 am – 6 pm Monday through Friday/9 am – 6 pm Saturday and Sunday. Admission: $4 – $18. Activities include a pumpkin patch, hay ride, train ride, super slide & tire pyramid, and a haunted corn maze. Hours vary for activities. Visit The Melon Shack for more info.

Dog Day. Osborn Aquatic Center. 1940 NW Highland Drive, Corvallis. 10 am. $8 per dog – Pre-registration is open. Drop-ins are welcome too. Owners can bring their dog for outdoor pool play and celebrate the end of the summer swimming season. No human swimming. Visit Dog Day! | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Animal Crackers’ 30th Birthday Bash. Animal Crackers Pet Supply. 949 NW Kings Blvd., Corvallis. 10 am – 5 pm. They will have vendors, games, sales, food, drinks, raffle baskets, and so much more. Visit (20+) Animal Crackers’ 30th Birthday Celebration | Facebook for more info.

Corvallis Fall Festival. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10 am – 6 pm. Saturday Night Street Dance: 6 – 9:30 pm. The festival is home to over 170 art booths, featuring thousands of handmade items in all media. Two stages of nonstop live music and entertainment for the whole family, plus the Saturday night street dance after the festival closes. Visit Corvallis Fall Festival for more info.

The Big Picture: American Quilts from the Volckening Collection. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm Wednesday-Saturday until October 12. Free. Donations welcome. When museums first started hanging quilts on walls, it was groundbreaking. The quilts were presented as large-scale works of art — big pictures — and that’s when people really began to recognize the greatness of quiltmaking in America. It was a distinct visual art form, with a rich, vibrant history. Visit https://bentoncountymuseums.org/exhibits/the-big-picture-american-quilts-from-the-volckening-collection/ for more info.

Corvallis Fall Festival – Art Discovery Zone: Kids Create. Central Park. 650 SW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10 am – 6 pm. Free. All ages welcome. Get ready for a hands-on art adventure at the Corvallis Fall Festival! In the Art Discovery Zone, kids are invited to craft unique, eco-friendly art using recycled materials for this year’s art project, “Kids See: Reuse, Recycle, Reimagine.” Explore the fun of transforming everyday items into imaginative masterpieces this fall. Visit Corvallis Fall Festival – Art Discovery Zone: Kids Create | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

How to Carry Water. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th Street, Corvallis. 12 – 4 pm. 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.

Common Fields Seafood Festival. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis. 12 – 7 pm. Common Fields is excited to host their first annual Seafood festival. Option: $4 tokens or $20 limited glass and 3 tokens. These tokens will be your currency for limited pours of special drinks as well as any of the seafood options available at the festival. Visit (20+) Common Fields Seafood fest | Facebook for more info.

Summer’s End Music Fest. Bruce Starker Arts Park, 4485 Southwest Country Club Drive, Corvallis. Noon – 11 pm. Admission: $15 online pre-sale/ $20 at the door. All ages. Summer’s end is an outdoor music and arts festival. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. There will be venders selling art, jewelry, clothes, and more. Visit S.V.S – Summer’s End Music Fest (southvalleysound.org) for more info.

Go with the Flow Lactation Support Group. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis. 1:30 – 3 pm. Free. Join us to share concerns, ask questions, meet other parents, and discuss infant feeding topics. A lactation consultant will be available to weigh your baby, offer support and set up further appointments if needed. View class flyer. Visit Go with the Flow Lactation Support Group – Pollywog (pollywogfamily.org) for more info.

Funk in the Forest 2024. Thompson Shelter at Avery Park, SW Avery Park Drive, Corvallis.
3:30 – 10 pm. Pre-order tickets: adults $25, kids $15. Day of tickets: adults $30, Kids 6 – 17 $15. Kids 0 – 5 free. Bands include Dennis Monroe, Greenhouse, THIS, ZuhG, Soul Vibrator, DTW. Each band plays a 60-minute set, music starts at 4:00PM. Visit BRING THE FUNK (funkintheforest.com) for more info.

Hyper Sloth. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.

Sunday, September 29

45^th Fall Festival Run. OSU Campus, Between 11^th and 14^th Street, Corvallis. 7 am: Day-of registration and packet pickup. 9 am: 10k and 5k start together. 10:30 am: Kids 1K Fun Run. Admission: $40 day of race/ 18 and under $20/ 1K kids run free. This affordable, family-friendly event presents a welcoming and fun atmosphere for all who want to participate. Come for the run, stay for the Corvallis Fall Festival. The run is presented by Heart of the Valley Runners. Proceeds from the event go back to the community in accordance with the club’s mission. Visit Corvallis Fall Festival Run – Heart of the Valley Runners (hotvrunners.com) for more info.

Corn Maze @ The Melon Shack. Corner of HWY 20 and NE Garden Ave., Corvallis. Hours:
10 am – 6 pm Monday through Friday/9 am – 6 pm Saturday and Sunday. Admission: $4 – $18. Activities include a pumpkin patch, hay ride, train ride, super slide & tire pyramid, and a haunted corn maze. Hours vary for activities. Visit The Melon Shack for more info.

Friends of the Library Fall Festival Book Sale. Main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10 am – 4 pm. Admission: Free. Large selection of used paperback fiction and nonfiction, children’s and teen books, DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks. Visit Friends of the Corvallis-Benton County Library – supporting our libraries in meaningful ways (friendsofthecbclibrary.org) for more info.

Corvallis Fall Festival. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10 am – 5 pm. The festival is home to over 170 art booths, featuring thousands of handmade items in all media. Two stages of nonstop live music and entertainment for the whole family, plus the Saturday night street dance after the festival closes. Visit Corvallis Fall Festival for more info.

Corvallis Fall Festival – Art Discovery Zone: Kids Create. Central Park. 650 SW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10 am – 5 pm. Free. All ages welcome. Get ready for a hands-on art adventure at the Corvallis Fall Festival. In the Art Discovery Zone, kids are invited to craft unique, eco-friendly art using recycled materials for this year’s art project, “Kids See: Reuse, Recycle, Reimagine.” Explore the fun of transforming everyday items into imaginative masterpieces this fall. Visit Corvallis Fall Festival – Art Discovery Zone: Kids Create | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Philomath Farmers Market. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate Street, Philomath.
11 am – 3 pm. Free. Empower local food growers, producers, and makers to contribute to a thriving localized economy. Improve the accessibility, affordability, and availability of food within our community. Create inclusive space to foster community building and gathering to encourage collaboration, understanding, and shared experiences. Visit https://philomathfarmersmarket.org/ for more info.

Philomath Pop Kids Club. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate Street, Philomath.
11 am – 3 pm. Visit each week to fill in a passport, taste new foods, join in fun activities, and get a $2 token to spend on a fruit and veggie of choice. Contact: janel@bountifulbackyard.org

Sky High Brewing Oktoberfest. Sky High Brewing. 160 NW Jackson Avenue, Corvallis.
12:30 – 2:30 pm. Join them for the full Bavarian Oktoberfest experience. Brews & brats. Live music daily. Visit Sky High Brewing for more info.

Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 2:30 pm. Admission: $16 – $18. After the collapse of civilization, a group of survivors share a campfire and begin to piece together the plot of The Simpsons episode “Cape Feare” entirely from memory. Seven years later, this and other snippets of pop culture (sitcom plots, commercials, jingles and pop songs) have become the live entertainment of a post-apocalyptic society, sincerely trying to hold onto its past. Seventy-five years later, these are the myths and legends from which new forms of performance are created. Visit Majestic Theatre | Performing Arts Center | Corvallis, OR for more info.

Bingo at Common Fields. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis. 3 – 5 pm. All ages. Free to play. Visit Recurring Events – Common Fields Corvallis Food Truck Pod for more info.

Idle Hands Trio. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.

Monday, September 30

OSU Art + Design: Staff and Faculty Exhibition. Fairbanks Hall, Fairbanks Gallery & Praxis Gallery. 220 SW 26^th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 4:30 pm. Free. The OSU Staff and Faculty Exhibition is in its 14th year. Save the date to view and celebrate your co-workers’ creativity. Visit OSU Art + Design: Staff and Faculty Exhibition – Oregon State University for more info.

Corn Maze @ The Melon Shack. Corner of HWY 20 and NE Garden Ave., Corvallis. Hours:
10 am – 6 pm Monday through Friday/9 am – 6 pm Saturday and Sunday. Admission: $4 – $18. Activities include a pumpkin patch, hay ride, train ride, super slide & tire pyramid, and a haunted corn maze. Hours vary for activities. Visit The Melon Shack for more info.

Tuesday, October 1

Benton County Board Meeting. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am. Zoom link will be posted by 8:15 am the day of the meeting. Visit October 1, 2024 Board Meeting – Benton County Board of Commissioners, Oregon (bentoncountyor.gov) for more info.

Academy for Lifelong Learning: Isolationism and U.S. Foreign Policy and Politics, Past, Present, and Future? Online class. 9:30 – 11:30. Membership required. Dues are currently $110 for a full year. Membership can start at any quarter. Chris McKnight Nichols explains the origins, development, and central tenets of American isolationism as a means to explore the major foreign policy and political divides of the present with an eye to the future. Visit 2024 Fall SOC Print Final.pdf – Google Drive for more info.

Corn Maze @ The Melon Shack. Corner of HWY 20 and NE Garden Ave., Corvallis. Hours:
10 am – 6 pm Monday through Friday/9 am – 6 pm Saturday and Sunday. Admission: $4 – $18. Activities include a pumpkin patch, hay ride, train ride, super slide & tire pyramid, and a haunted corn maze. Hours vary for activities. Visit The Melon Shack for more info.

Infant Storytime. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 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. Infant Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) 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. Join us. Visit Little Listeners Storytime at the Monroe Community Library | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) 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 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.

READ Dogs. Youth Activity Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, 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). A permission form is required and can be filled out on-site. Limited spots available. Visit READ Dogs | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Civic Campus Community Engagement Task Force. 5 pm. The Civic Campus Community Engagement Task Force (CETF) will be meeting virtually. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend CETF meetings. Community members who would like to attend the meeting virtually may do so using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AZ_gyciBRZuNGfPAhrT4ow Visit Civic Campus Community Engagement Task Force | Corvallis Oregon 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 5-6:30pm 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.

Southtown Stand & Farmer’s Market. Flicker & Fir Farm, 1465 SE Alexander Avenue, Corvallis.
5 – 7 pm. Every Tuesday through October 29. The Southtown Stand & Farmer’s Market hosts multiple vendors selling fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as other produce. You’ll also find animal products, international foods, vegan desserts, drinks, jams, pickles, plants, and more. There will be info booths, ready-to-eat food such as pizza and hearty salads, and more. It’s also child- and dog-friendly. Events – Flicker & Fir (flickerandfir.com)

Graphic Novel Club. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. 2nd Floor Board Room. 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 6 – 7 pm. Free. October 1: Bomb (the Graphic Novel): The Race to Build – and Steal – the World’s Most Dangerous Weapon by Steve Sheinkin & Nick Bertozzi. Visit Graphic Novel Club | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Online Lactation and Infant Feeding Basics Class. 6 – 8 pm. Free, registration required. In this two-hour class you will learn the basics of breastfeeding, and get a good start on your new journey with your baby. Information will include what to expect while breastfeeding, how to establish a good milk supply, prevent and treat common problems, normal infant feeding behavior, pumping, milk storage and more. It is recommended that this class be taken during or after the sixth month of pregnancy. To register call Pollywog at 541-917-4884. For questions about the class call the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center Lactation Line at 541-768-5244. Visit Lactation and Infant Feeding Basics – Online – Pollywog (pollywogfamily.org) 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 (librarycalendar.com)for more info.

Trivia Night at Common Fields. 545 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis. 6 – 8 pm. Free. Join Common Fields for trivia night. 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.

Healthy Baby Talk. Asbury Dining Room, 3680 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis. 7 – 8:30 pm. Free, registration required. Learn the essentials of caring for your new baby. This 90-minute class is presented by Corvallis Clinic pediatric specialists. The talk covers several important topics including your baby’s first hour, Apgar scores, Jaundice, development, circumcision, blood tests, and normal newborn appearance. Parking is available at the back of the building, and the entrance to the classroom is under the blue awning. Visit Healthy Baby Talk – Pollywog (pollywogfamily.org) for more info.

Wednesday, October 2

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.

Academy for Lifelong Learning: From Watergate to the Mueller Report and Beyond. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 9:30 – 11:30. Membership required. Dues are currently $110 for a full year. Membership can start at any quarter. Jim Quarles was the youngest staff member on Archibald Cox’s Watergate Special Prosecution Force, and the oldest staff member in Bob Mueller’s Special Counsel Office. Quarles will share what it was like to live through the days of Watergate, walk us through the changes from Special Prosecutor (Cox) to Independent Counsel (Starr) to Special Counsel (Mueller/Hur/Durham/Smith) and discuss the effect those changes have on Investigations. Visit 2024 Fall SOC Print Final.pdf – Google Drive for more info.

Board of Commissioners Meetings with Directors of: Assessment, Financial Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Records & Elections. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 10 am. Visit October 2, 2024 Board of Commissioners Meetings with Directors of: Assessment, Financial Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Records & Elections – Benton County Board of Commissioners, Oregon (bentoncountyor.gov) for more info.

Emerald Ash Borer Workshop for Small Farm and Woodland Owners. Philomath City Hall, 980 Applegate St Philomath. 10 am – 12 pm. Join them for a 2-hour workshop where participants will learn the biology and impacts of EAB in the Willamette Valley as well as how to identify the signs and symptoms of EAB in Oregon Ash trees on a mock-EAB demonstration trail in Philomath. RSVP required. Visit Emerald Ash Borer Workshop for Small Farm and Woodland Owners – Oregon State University for more info.

Employment Help. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 2nd Floor Classroom, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10 am – 12 pm. Ages: Adults. 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 (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Corn Maze @ The Melon Shack. Corner of HWY 20 and NE Garden Ave., Corvallis. Hours:
10 am – 6 pm Monday through Friday/9 am – 6 pm Saturday and Sunday. Admission: $4 – $18. Activities include a pumpkin patch, hay ride, train ride, super slide & tire pyramid, and a haunted corn maze. Hours vary for activities. Visit The Melon Shack 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 us for an interactive storytime full of books, songs, and music. Visit Philomath Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) 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. Visit Toddler Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Free ZAP and 529 Bike Registration. McNary Dining Center, Quad, 1300 SW Jefferson Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am – 2:30 pm. OSU faculty, staff, and students. Join a community of a thousand other bike riders in the ZAP Oregon State biking rewards program and enjoy the benefits. Get timely biking information and automatic tracking of bike commute stats. ZAP riders can also win bike gear and goodies. And it’s a great way to encourage biking. Register a bike with the 529 project to increase chances of getting it back if it is ever stolen. Visit Free ZAP and 529 Bike Registration – McNary – Oregon State University for more info.

Part-time Job Fair. Student Experience Center Plaza (SEC Plaza). 2251 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 11 am – 2 pm. Students. The 2024 Part-Time Job Fair allows students interested in part-time jobs or internships to interact with local (Corvallis/Albany) employers stationed at tables in the SEC Plaza. Representatives from these companies accept job applications on site and interact with students eager to seek employment. Students are encouraged to stop by between classes and during free time. Visit Part-Time Job Fair – Oregon State University for more info.

Benton County Leadership Team Meeting. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 1:30 pm. Two or more commissioners may attend. Visit October 2, 2024 Leadership Team – two or more Commissioners may attend – Benton County Board of Commissioners, Oregon (bentoncountyor.gov) for more info.

Academy for Lifelong Learning: U.S.-China Relations and Taiwan. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Membership required. Dues are currently $110 for a full year. Membership can start at any quarter. Increased tensions across the Taiwan Straits have attracted international attention, especially after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Will China invade Taiwan? The U.S. officially recognizes Taiwan as part of China, but it continues to sell arms to Taiwan and to maintain the status quo concerning Taiwan. With China’s increasingly aggressive posture toward Taiwan, will we see an end of the post-1979 US policy of “strategic ambiguity”? Visit 2024 Fall SOC Print Final.pdf – Google Drive for more info.

Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. 2nd Floor Classroom. 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 your computer or device or use one of ours. Library staff can help with basic computer tasks, using social media, managing photos, downloading eBooks and audiobooks, using email, filling out online job applications, and much more. Drop-in anytime during the hour. Visit Digital Life: Tech Help Lab | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

BUILD IT Day. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Patrons of all ages are invited to play with a variety of building toys. Each week a new engineering challenge will be issued for patrons to attempt. For example building the highest tower or the strongest bridge. Visit BUILD IT Day | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) 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 (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

All Ages Craft Night. Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th Street, Monroe. 5 – 6:30 pm. Children and their families are invited to join us to explore open-ended crafts. Each month will feature different craft mediums. Bring your imagination to create what you’d like! 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 (librarycalendar.com) 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.

Planning Commission. 6:30 pm. This Planning Commission meeting will be conducted online only. Visit Planning Commission | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Jazz WRX Trio. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 – 10 pm. Free. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.

Wednesday at the Whiteside: Hocus Pocus. Whiteside Theatre, 461 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis.
7 pm. Admission: $8 – $10. A teenage boy named Max and his little sister move to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th century. Visit https://events.scenethink.com/wednesday-at-the-whiteside-hocus-pocus-oct-2-2024 for more info.

Thursday, October 3

Benton County Board Meeting with Directors of Health Services & Community Health Centers. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am. Board Meeting with Directors of Health Services and Community Health Centers – Benton County Board of Commissioners, Oregon (bentoncountyor.gov) for Zoom link.

Corn Maze @ The Melon Shack. Corner of HWY 20 and NE Garden Ave., Corvallis. Hours:
10 am – 6 pm Monday through Friday/9 am – 6 pm Saturday and Sunday. Admission: $4 – $18. Activities include a pumpkin patch, hay ride, train ride, super slide & tire pyramid, and a haunted corn maze. Hours vary for activities. Visit The Melon Shack for more info.

Philomath Library Display. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate Street, Philomath.
10 am – 6 pm. This is one of the Philomath Open Studios Tour preview shows. Visit PhilomathOpenStudios.com 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. Visit Preschool Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Monroe Baby Storytime. Monroe Children’s Area, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 – 11:15 am. 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. Visit Monroe Baby Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Philomath Teens Make: Neurographic Art. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Ages: 6^th grade to 12^th grade. Come learn the basics of Neurographic Art from local artist Jaqui Eicher. Open up your creativity and take some time for self-care by exploring this mindful free-form art style. No experience required. All supplies will be provided. Space is limited. Visit Philomath Teens Make: Neurographic Art | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Crafternoons at Valley Library: DIY Stationary. OSU Valley Library, Kow Lounge, Main Floor, 201 SW Waldo Place, Corvallis. 4 – 6 pm. Free. Crafternoons are a time to take a break from studying, make a craft, and meet new people. Visit Crafternoons at Valley Library: DIY Stationary – Oregon State University for more info.

Department Director Meet-and-Greet (City Councilor November 2024 General Election). Madison Avenue Meeting Room. 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 5 pm. Opportunity for City Council candidates to meet directors, learn about City services, and ask questions. In-person only. Notice: Possible quorum of the City Council. No decisions will be made, and no quorum is required. Visit Department Director Meet-and-Greet (City Councilor November 2024 General Election) POSSIBLE QUORUM | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

1970’s Disco Lounge ArtBar and 8×8 Art Show. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Admission: $20 – $50. Ages: 21+. Dust off the funky threads and step out to enjoy the good vibes flowing in the Main Gallery Disco Lounge. Boogie down under the mirror ball as DJ Residual Sugar spins some groovy tunes. This year, in place of the Gala, they’ve expanded their 8×8 fundraiser to include artfully crafted cocktails, appetizers, a raffle, a silent auction, and plenty of groovy fun. Visit 1970’s Disco Lounge ArtBar – The Arts Center 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.

Dennis Monroe’s Blues Jam. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.

Flynn Creek Circus: The Heavy Lift. Avery Park, Townsend Shelter, 1200 SW Avery Park Drive, Corvallis. 7 pm. Come see the circus. ‘The Heavy Lift’ is an original, comic, Film Noire circus featuring world class acrobats, aerialists and variety entertainers. Visit Flynn Creek Circus – Pushing Traditions to the Edge for more info.

Friday, October 4

Corn Maze @ The Melon Shack. Corner of HWY 20 and NE Garden Ave., Corvallis. Hours:
10 am – 6 pm Monday through Friday/9 am – 6 pm Saturday and Sunday. Admission: $4 – $18. Activities include a pumpkin patch, hay ride, train ride, super slide & tire pyramid, and a haunted corn maze. Hours vary for activities. Visit The Melon Shack for more info.

Philomath Library Display. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate Street, Philomath.
10 am – 6 pm. This is one of the Philomath Open Studios Tour Preview shows. Visit PhilomathOpenStudios.com for more info.

Family Storytime. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. 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 us. Visit Family Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (librarycalendar.com) for more info.

Love Letters. PRAx, 470 SW 15^th Street, Corvallis. 2 pm and 7:30 pm. Admission: $50. OSU President Emeritus Ed Ray and Professor Emeritus Charlotte Headrick in “Love Letters,” by A.R. Gurney. Two terrific contributors to the arts at Oregon State University present a benefit performance of “Love Letters,” a Pulitzer-Prize-nominated play in which two friends—who might have been more—read the correspondence they have exchanged over 50 years. The play is powerful, retrospective and very funny. Visit Love Letters | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

Ettihad Welcome. Student Experience Center (SEC), Suite #380, 2251 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 3 – 5 pm. Join them at the Ettihad Cultural Center to celebrate the beginning of the new school year. Yummy snacks and hot teas will be offered. Visit Ettihad Welcome! – Oregon State University 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 (librarycalendar.com) 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. We have a range of activities including music, STEAM, trading cards, games, and more. Visit Family Fun Night | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Flynn Creek Circus: The Heavy Lift. Avery Park, Townsend Shelter, 1200 SW Avery Park Drive, Corvallis. 7 pm. Admission: $18+. Ages: Adults 21+.Come see the circus. ‘The Heavy Lift’ is an original, comic, Film Noire circus featuring world class acrobats, aerialists and variety entertainers. Visit Flynn Creek Circus – Pushing Traditions to the Edge for more info.

Requiem Strings. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Requiem Strings guitar demo featuring music from The Vam Commanders and substitute a tribute to The Who. Win a custom bass. $10 raffle tickets. 100% proceeds to Jackson Street Youth Shelter. For info visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon.

Lindy Hop Dance: Basic Lesson and Social Dance. Women’s Building, 116, 160 SW 26th St, Corvallis. 7:50 – 10:30pm. First dance of the year will be a basic lesson in the fun vintage style of Lindy Hop for the first hour, followed by social dancing where any style of swing is welcome. Check in starts at 7:50 and the lesson starts at 8:00. Visit Lindy Hop Dance: Basic Lesson and Social Dance – Oregon State University for more info.

Do you have a story for The Advocate? Email editor@corvallisadvocate.com