Corvallis Calendar: Monday Afternoon to Wednesday Evening

Monday, June 5

City Council Meeting. 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council meetings. This meeting will be held in-person and virtually and will include four public hearings. See the published agenda for meeting details and participation instructions. The public may register to watch the meeting live on the internet via this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/669063147984636942. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/city-council-meeting-72 for more info.

Sip & Shimmy. Midway Farms, 6980 NW HWY 20, Albany. 2 p.m. Join Midway Farms for a special Sip & Shimmy event in the glorious open garden! The event begins at 6 p.m. with a belly dance class led by a member of the local Tribal Rising Dance troupe. No experience required for this class. People of all levels, shapes, sizes, and abilities are welcome. Bring a yoga mat to sit on for the opening and closing stretching. After class, shop at the wonderful organic, gluten free farm store, and sip on a glass of wine. Award-winning winemaker David, of Aurora Colony Vineyards, will be on hand to help you choose the perfect glass or bottle. In addition to wine, there will be snacks – including gluten free pastries, tamales, and other beverages – available for purchase. Enjoy yourself at table seating or bring a picnic blanket. The wine tasting will run from 2 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The dance will run from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. There's a suggested class donation of $5. Midway Farms is a dedicated gluten free space. This is a celiac-safe event. Visit https://www.midwayfarmsoregon.com for more info.

Tuesday, June 6

Benton County Board of Commissioners Tuesday Board Meeting. 9 a.m. Attend in Person: Board of Commissioners Office, Kalapuya Holmes & Shipley Public Meeting Rooms, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis, OR 97333 Zoom. Meeting:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82200831739?pwd=eUVtR3JmdFFaanRIZCsvQVFQTUNtUT09. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc/page/benton-county-board-commissioners-tuesday-board-meeting for more info.

Outdoor Storytime. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. family storytime in Central Park every Tuesday and Thursday in June, July and August*!   If the weather is inclement, storytime will be held in the Main Meeting room in the Library. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/outdoor-storytime-25 for more info.

Housing Operational Committee. 12 p.m. The Housing Operational Committee (HOC) will meet virtually at 12:00 p.m. The HOC meets, as needed, to assist staff with preparing draft documents for policy change that will eventually be presented to the Council for review. Read more about the HOC here. Community members who would like to attend the meeting may do so using this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7094376008136337759. Community members who wish to offer verbal testimony either by telephone or through their computer are encouraged to preregister by calling or emailing the staff contact (see below).  Community members who wish to offer written testimony may do so by emailing comments to [email protected]. Written testimony will be received until 11:30 a.m. the day of the meeting. If testimony is received seven days before the meeting, it will be included in the meeting materials packet. If it is received after, it will be e-mailed to committee members before the meeting. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-hcdab/page/housing-operational-committee-5 for more info.

Southtown Farmstand & Market. 1465 SE Alexander Ave., Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Browse fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as other produce from a variety of vendors every Tuesday evening from May 2, 2023 to Oct. 31, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be vendors selling animal products, vegan desserts, gluten free items, crafts, drinks, jams, pickles, plants, mushrooms, plants and more. Many items are ready to eat. Linger and enjoy old-fashioned community fun and the Southtown Farmstand & Market, "Where the sidewalk ends and community begins." The Southtown Farmstand & Market is dog- and kid-friendly. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/930278475072470/930278535072464/ for more info.

Wednesday, June 7

Corvallis Farmers Market. Downtown Corvallis, 1st St., Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. The Corvallis Farmers Market happens Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 9am to 1pm, April through November, on First Street in downtown Corvallis. The Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy and more, all sourced locally from Benton County and the counties immediately surrounding Benton County. Visit http://locallygrown.org for more info.

Summer Farm Tours. Terra Bella Farm, 6959 Northeast Elliott Circle, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $5 – $10. Experience Terra Bella Farm's eleven acres during the beautiful summer season. Meet and interact with Terra Bella's alpacas, dwarf goats, and chickens, including feeding them, petting them, and brushing them. There are multiple time slots per day available for tours. Admission is $10 per person. Children 3 to 10 years old are $5 (with an adult). Children 2 years old and younger get in free. Visit https://www.terrabella-farm.com/book-online for more info.

Philomath Storytime. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 10:30 a.m. Free. Children and families are invited to join our all-ages storytime at the Philomath Community Library. We will share short stories, songs, and rhymes. https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/philomath-storytime-57 for more info.

Employment Help. 2nd Floor Classroom, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis, OR. 10:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. Job-seekers and anyone with career and employment questions are invited to drop in to meet with an Employment Specialist from Worksource Oregon. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/employment-help-28 for more info.

Build With the Beavs LEGO Program. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis, OR. 4:00 p.m. – 5 p.m. Build with fellow Lego fans and Oregon State student-athletes! Put your skills to the test with new building challenges each month. LEGO bricks provided. Drop in. For more information, contact Youth Services: 541-766-6794 Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/build-beavs-lego-program-6 for more info.

Winemaker Wednesday featuring Keeler Estate. Corazon Corvallis, 208 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 5 p.m. Join Corazon Corvallis for Winemaker Wednesday featuring regional vineyards and winemakers. Visit https://www.corazoncorvallis.com/events for more info.

Lea Jones. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6:00 p.m. Join Common Fields on Wednesday and Thursday evenings for dinner and enjoy live music while you eat! Concerts are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Seating is limited and first-come, first-serve. All of the concerts are family friendly. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com for more info.

Big Fir. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Big Fir live at Old World Deli from 7-10pm featuring an art exhibit from local artist Joe Molloy. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com for more info.

Sunset & Cider. Terra Bella Homestead Farm, 6959 Northeast Elliott Cir., Corvallis.7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Free. Enjoy a beautiful Willamette Valley sunset with a view of Marys Peak from Terra Bella's beautiful (weather permitting). Alpacas or goats (your choice) are roaming with you while you get cozy. Terra Bella will provide warm blankets, comfy outdoor furniture, games to keep you entertained, and snacks to spoil the alpacas or goats. The experience includes one thermos of hot cider or a cold bottle of sparkling cider as well as a bag of six homemade cookies. If you would like to upgrade your experience you can add extra cider and/or bags of cookies at checkout. You can bring additional snacks, beverages or even a picnic (cooler w/ice available upon request) if you’d like. Shoes must be appropriate for mud and uneven surfaces. This event is for groups up to six people. Email Terra Bella for pricing information for larger groups. Visit https://www.terrabella-farm.com/book-online for more info.

Milk. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7 p.m. $6 in advance, $8 at the door. Visit the Whiteside Theatre for a movie night! The Whiteside hosts a movie every Wednesday at 7 p.m. They also host the Bob Newton Family Movie, a family-friendly 3 p.m. monthly matinee. Visit https://www.whitesidetheatre.org for more info.

Diffusions: A Music Technology Concert. Milam Hall, Auditorium, 2520 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free. Students in the music and technology program present the culmination of their work in a free, live performance in Milam Auditorium. Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/diffusions_a_music_technology_concert_3854 for more info.

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