Corvallis Calendar: Monday Afternoon to Wednesday Evening

Monday, August 28

Anime Afternoon: Beat the Heat. Philomath Branch, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Free. Teens and Tweens: Do you like anime and manga? Do you like snacks? Then beat the heat with us every Monday in August. The library will have access to a wide variety of anime and some Japanese food stuffs to try. If you are up to it, they will also have anime inspired crafts and a manga discussion. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/anime-afternoon-beat-heat-0 for more info.

Corvallis Beer Week: OSU Fermentation Science Facility Tour. Wiegand Hall, 3051 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Beer Week is back! OSU’s Fermentation Science Facility shows the production of wine and beer as well as a variety of other fermented foods such as cheese, yogurt, soy sauce, pickles, breads and fermented vegetables. A state-of-the-art, two-barrel, temperature-controlled brewing system is located in the pilot plant in Wiegand Hall. The brewhouse allows students to participate in the brewing process from malt milling to lagering and is complete with packaging and pasteurization capabilities. Visit https://www.facebook.com/corvallisbeerweek,  https://foodsci.oregonstate.edu/foodsci/fermentation-science-option, & https://www.facebook.com/photo/corvallis-beer-week-schedule for more info.

Corvallis Beer Week: Taproom Taste and Tour. Block 15 Brewery Southtown Taproom, 3415 SW Deschutes St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Beer Week is back! Sign up for Block 15’s Corvallis Beer Week Event, Taste & Tour. The event is limited to 40 people; sign-up is required. The tour starts promptly at 6 p.m. and will run till about 6:30 p.m. Visit https://block15.wufoo.com/forms/mmjcw1207hgohj/ to sign-up and reserve your spot.

Tuesday, August 29

Little Listeners at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Large Meeting Room, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 a.m. – 11 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 story time. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/little-listeners-storytime-monroe-community-library-43 for more info.

Outdoor Storytime. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. A 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-37 for more info.

READ Dogs. Brookes Reading Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. Kids can practice reading aloud to trained therapy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ) during our Dog Days of Summer. Permission form is required and available on sight. Limited spots available. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/read-dogs-23 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/930278475072470/930278558405795/?active_tab=about for more info.

Planning Commission Work Session. 6 p.m. Attend in Person: 1st floor Meeting Room, Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Attend Virtually: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89319755003?pwd=Qk1iaEw0TitYNE05ZEZWdHFIYzlGZz09736294 Meeting ID: 893 1975 5003    Passcode: 917092. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/pc/page/planning-commission-work-session-6 for more info.

Trivia Night. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Max Team size is 6 people. Show up early to sign your team up for the chance to win fun prizes. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.

Concert in the Park: Movie Magic, conducted by John Russell. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free. The Corvallis Community Band resumes its summer tradition of Concerts in the Park beginning Tuesday, June 20 and then weekly through the end of August. Concerts will start at 7:30 p.m. These free concerts are themed and offer a variety of music suitable for enjoyment of the entire family. Bring a low-backed chair or blanket to sit on and dress for the weather. Visit http://c-cband.org for more info.

Corvallis Beer Week: Movie Night. Beer Place, 401 SW Jefferson Ave., Corvallis. 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Come enjoy beer crafted by New Spring Brewing and a movie. Movie TBA. Visit https://www.facebook.com/corvallisbeerplace/, https://www.facebook.com/profile/new-spring-brewing-company/, & https://www.facebook.com/photo/corvallis-beer-week-schedule for more info.

Wednesday, August 30

Corvallis Farmers Market. Farmer’s Market, 1st & Monroe, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 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 Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 10:30 a.m. – 11 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. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/philomath-storytime-68 for more info.

Corvallis Beer Week: Craft Beer & Cocktails. Kingfish Lounge, 151 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Come enjoy hand-crafted cocktails, beer, wine, house-made pizza and cinnamon rolls in Kingfish Lounge’s cozy indoor and outdoor area. Visit https://www.facebook.com/photo/corvallis-beer-week-schedule for more info.

Corvallis Beer Week: Cribbage Tournament. Brass Monkey, 130 SW 1st St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Test your cribbage skills with a tournament at Brass Monkey. Event will be hosted by Alty from Oakshire Brewing. Visit https://thebrassmonkeycorvallis.com/#details & https://www.facebook.com/photo/corvallis-beer-week-schedule for more info.

Music at Common Fields: It’s Not Rocket Surgery. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Enjoy live music for the evening at Common Fields. Beverages and food items will be available at Kalamata Bistro or Black Forest Kitchen. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.

Explore Fostering Event Unveils Inspirational Evening. New Morning Bakery, 219 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  An unparalleled opportunity to explore the realm of fostering awaits. This event promises an enlightening evening for individuals who are curious about the world of foster parenting. Brace yourself for an exchange of facts, data, and insights, complemented by real-life tales from the very families that champion this noble cause. Unable to foster kids or youth? There are other opportunities to become involved whether that be providing respite or volunteering to support homes. And as if that weren’t enough, prepare to indulge in delectable pastries and soothing coffee/tea. This is your moment to be inspired, enlightened, and treated – RSVP, mark your calendars, they would love to have you! Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/explore-fostering-event-corvallis-oregon-tickets for more info or contact Benjamin Potter:  [email protected]; (541) 921-7421.

Hilltop Big Band Summer Concert. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free. Join the Hilltop Big Band as they present another summer of free concerts featuring the swing sounds of Basie and others. Concerts are from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Lawn chairs and blankets are recommended. Visit https://www.hilltopbigband.com/gigs-2018/ for more info.

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