This Week in Corvallis
Mon., Aug. 19 - Thurs., Aug. 22
MONDAY, AUG. 19
Civic Campus Chat with Task Force Member Lee Eckroth, 6 – 9 a.m., Starbucks, 425 SW Madison Ave. A drop-in opportunity to learn more about the City’s Civic Campus concept.
CIP Free Summer Park Tour, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., the playground closest to the train at Avery Park. Explore Corvallis parks with this free and informal meetup for children and families. Hosted by Corvallis Indoor Park. See here.
Community Sewing Resources Focus Group, 10:30 a.m., Imagine Coffee, 5460 Philomath Blvd. Laura Nash of Sew Chic Patterns will meet with interested community members for brainstorming. See here.
Learn to Sew Classes by Fifth Generation Sewing, 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays and Mondays through August, Corvallis Foundry, 275 SW Madison Ave., Suite 210. Classes available include Sewing Machine Use, Basic Sewing Skills, Introductions to Patterns, Intermediate Sewing and Mending Magic. See here.
Cooking with Maria, 5 – 7 p.m., Coho Kitchen, 1975 SE Crystal Lake Dr. Learn how to make tlacoyos and vegetarian quesadillas in this hands-on class. While the event is free, donations are encouraged to support the community. See here.
Overdose Recognition & Response Training, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Benton County Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way. A free community training, with a free light dinner provided. RSVP on the Facebook page here.
“Snorkeling with Salmonids” Ecology Tap Talk, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. (talk starts at 6 p.m.), Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St. Presented by Rick Colwell of the local Trout Unlimited chapter, the Bluebacks. Sponsored by Marys River Watershed Council. See here.
Corvallis City Council Meeting, 6 p.m., council chambers, Downtown Fire Station, 400 NW Harrison Blvd. Find the agenda here and a link to register to watch via Zoom.
“Over the Garden Wall” Auditions, 7 - 10 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St. There will be six main characters and a supporting cast of 20+ people playing multiple roles. See here for all the information.
TUESDAY, AUG. 20
Benton County Commissioners Board Meeting, 9 a.m., Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way. See here for the agenda and viewing options.
Outdoor Storytime, 10:30 – 11 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday, Central Park. If the weather is inclement, storytime will be held in the library.
READ Dogs, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in August, main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Children and tweens are invited to bring a favorite book to read to a trained Reading Education Assistance Dog. Permission forms required and available onsite. Limited spots available.
Craft Night for Adults, 5:30 – 7 p.m., main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Featuring polymer clay succulents. For ages 16+, supplies provided. See here.
“White Zombie” (1932), 7 p.m. (6:15 p.m. preshow), Darkside Cinema, 215 SW 4th St. One of the first great sci-fi horror classics featuring the storyline of a mad scientist up to no good. The $10 admission is redeemable for snack bar items; plus free ice cream before the show. See here.
Corvallis Community Band Summer Concert Series, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m., Central Park. "Dare to Dream," conducted by Jim Martinez. Guest artists, Bones Appetit, and vocalist, Melissa Gutierrez, will also be featured. See here.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21
Corvallis Wednesday Farmers’ Market – Kids Day, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., First and Jackson, downtown. Kids can take a free fruit or vegetable; sponsored by Stahlbush Island Farms. Also visit the Kiwanis Story Book Walk, Nature in Flight Tours, Altrusa of Corvallis, Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, Corvallis Indoor Park and OSU Extension Food Hero. See here.
Infant Storytime, 10:30 – 11 a.m., main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. For children 0 – 12 months old accompanied by a grown-up.
Corvallis Library Book Club, 6 – 7 p.m., 2nd floor board room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Discussing “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous,” by Ocean Vuong. Open to everyone. See here.
Engage Corvallis Rooftop Tour, 6:30 p.m., Sky High Brewing, 160 NW Jackson Ave. Engage Corvallis will meet with participants on the rooftop of Sky High Brewing for a bird’s eye view of locations with stories illustrating major events in Corvallis history. Binoculars welcome. See here to register for this and additional tours.
“Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” (1980), 7 p.m., Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave. See here for tickets.
Hilltop Big Band’s Concert in the Park, 7:30 – 9 p.m., Central Park. The performance will showcase tunes like "Summer Wind," "Skylark," "Blues in the Closet" and "Johnny One-Note." Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets for comfortable seating on the lawn. See here.
THURSDAY, AUG. 22
“Cloud Watchers Wanted,” 2 p.m., boat ramp, Crystal Lake Park. A performance featuring Anne Magratten investigating what really matters in the community. See Living Studios here for the information.
Corvallis City Council Work Session, 4 p.m., Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave. See here for the agenda and a link to register to watch via Zoom.
“Painless Magic” Screening with Carl Diehl, 5:30 – 7 p.m., The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave. A film about the life and lessons of the magician, Werner “Dorny” Dornfield, who was a popular entertainer in the first half of the 20th century. Carl Diehl will present an introduction and follow with a Q+A on his film that is based on his grand uncle. Donations at the door encouraged. See here.
Peer Support 541 (PS 541), 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, 225 SW 4th St. A free, weekly skill-building experience for young adults ages 16-24. See Jackson Street Youth Services here for more information.
Dog Leash Handling and Hike Prep Clinic, 6 – 7 p.m., Peak Sports, 207 NW 2nd St. Led by Red Dirt Dog Training. Part of Peak Sports’ Adventure with Dogs week. See here.
SAGE Concert, 6 – 8:30 p.m., Bruce Starker Arts Park, 4485 SW Country Club Dr. Featuring The Church Ladies and Space Neighbors. Donation of $5 - $20 per person, all proceeds support the Corvallis Environmental Center. See here.
Yoga + Cider, 6 – 7 p.m., 2 Towns Ciderhouse, 33930 SE Eastgate Circle. An all-levels yoga practice. Suggested donation of $5-$15 per yogi for practice. Register here.
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