This Week in Corvallis

Local events happening Monday through Thursday, plus more experiences to plan for this summer!

MONDAY, JULY 7

Free Parvo Vaccine Walk-In Clinic for Dogs, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Heartland Humane Shelter & Care, 398 SW Twin Oaks Circle. See here.

Super Sibling Class, 3:30 – 5 p.m., Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 NW Samaritan Dr. The target audience is children ages 3-7 who are expecting a new baby in the family. Registration is required. See here, or call 541-917-4884.

Tap Talk – “Living with the Land,” 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St. Explore the art of living with the land during this talk on foundational bushcraft skills, including how to tie essential knots, make cordage from natural fibers, forage for edible plants, build survival shelters, and reconnect with your surrounding. See 500 Women Scientists of Corvallis here for more information.

Open Auditions, “The Great Gatsby,” 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Monday and Tuesday, Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St. See here for the information.

Corvallis Chronicles Downtown Walking Tour, 7 p.m. Discover key moments in the region’s history, including how Montana impacted Willamette Valley agriculture and how medieval forests in Europe impacted the Pacific Northwest. See here for tickets, $15.

Jim Page Concert, 7 p.m., Friends Meeting House, 3311 NW Polk Ave. Jim Page is an American singer and songwriter living in Seattle. He sings of politics and romance, adventure and comedy, tragedy, history, and meditations on life, death and the absurd. Admission is $10 - $20. See here.

TUESDAY, JULY 8

Benton County Board of Commissioners Goal Setting Work Session, 9 a.m., online and in-person, Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way. See here.

Downtown Vitality Strategy Task Force, 4 p.m., online and in-person, Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave. A meeting of the task force’s Executive committee. See here.

Recycling Presentation, 4 – 5 p.m., Allison Room, First Presbyterian Church, 114 SW 8th St. Oregon’s recycling system changes begin on July 1st. Benton County staff will give a presentation which will explain what is happening, why it is happening, and what you need to know to make the most of these much-needed improvements to the way we recycle. Childcare will be provided. See here.

Coffin Butte Landfill Expansion Public Hearing, Day 6, 6 – 9 p.m., Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way. A meeting of the Benton County Planning Commission. The public hearing continues with presentations of supplemental staff report and applicant update. If time permits, begin public verbal testimony on new evidence only. Continues July 9, if needed. See here.

Corvallis Historic Resources Commission, 6:30 p.m., online and in-person, Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave. See here.

Corvallis Sacred Harp Singing, 7 – 8:30 p.m. second Tuesdays, 519 NW 21st St. Join in on the old time shape-note, 4-sided way, as in the film “Cold Mountain.”

Corvallis Community Band Summer Concert – Summer Children’s Concert, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m., Central Park Gazebo, 650 NW Monroe Ave. “If We Could Talk with the Animals,” a free concert with selections such as “Lion King Medley,” “Carnival of the Animals,” and “March of the Arachnids.” Bring lawn chairs or blankets. See here.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 9

Benton County Commissioners Meeting with Community Development, Natural Areas, Parks & Events, and Public Works, 9 a.m., online and in-person, Holmes & Shipley Room, Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way. See here.

Corvallis Wednesday Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 1st and Jackson. Benton County WIC will handing out farmers market vouchers for its families on WIC. See here.

Coffee with Your Economic Development Office, 10 - 11 a.m., Timber Towne Coffee, 1427 Main St., Philomath. Staff from the Corvallis-Benton County Economic Development Office will be on hand to meet with community members and discuss hot topics in economic development both locally and nationally. See here.

Power Play for the Planet, 1:30 – 3 p.m., main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. A free family event. Play games, solve puzzles, and tackle wacky challenges exploring the environment, designing solutions, and imagining a brighter future. Presented by the Museum of Natural and Cultural History. See here.

Sampler Tour of Corvallis Museum, 2 p.m., Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St. Corvallis Museum features four galleries of exhibitions comprising art, artifacts, textiles, specimens, and more. The tour will cover only a portion of these artifacts lasting just 45 minutes. Find tickets here, $10, limited to 10 participants.

City of Corvallis Charter Review Task Force Phase 1 Meeting, 4 p.m., online and in-person, 2nd floor board room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. See here.

Benton County Disposal Site Advisory Committee, 6 – 8 p.m., online and in-person, 2nd floor, Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way. See here.

Philomath Frolic & Rodeo Home Run Derby, 6 p.m., PYAC Ballfields, on the rodeo grounds, 479 S. 13th St., Philomath. A home-run competition with three brackets: men's, women's, and teen’s, plus a youth farthest hit competition for children 12 and under. There is a $10 registration fee per batter.
Register here.

Peace and Justice Community Jam, 7 p.m., Chintimini Park, 605 NW 27th St. They will gather at the three benches directly north of the Corvallis Community Center building, next to the playground. Bring your voices, instruments and a chair.

“The Terminator” (1984), 7 p.m., Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave. See here for tickets.

Hilltop Big Band Concert in the Park, 7:30 – 9 p.m., Central Park Gazebo, 650 NW Monroe Ave. Featuring classics like Strike Up the Band, A Night in Tunisia, Take the A Train, and Flight of the Foo Bird – plus solo spotlights on trumpet, tenor sax, trombone, and more. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free. See here.

THURSDAY, JULY 10

Benton County Courthouse Preservation Committee, 4:45 – 6 p.m., Benton County Courthouse, Centennial Room, 120 NW 4th St. See here.

Philomath Frolic & Rodeo, Skirvin Park, 479 S. 13th St., Philomath. On Thursday, the Frolic Cornhole Tournament for youth, ages 0 – 17, will be at 5 p.m., and the Frolic Fish Rodeo will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The rodeo is at 7 p.m. See here for tickets and the complete schedule through Saturday.

Pints and Paws, 5 – 8 p.m., lawn at Woodstock’s Pizza, 1045 NW Kings Blvd. A family- and dog-friendly event with on- and off-leash areas. Pizza and beer; cash-only bars. See here.

2025 Sage Concert Series – Grupo Masato, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Starker Arts Park, 4485 SW Country Club Dr. Local food and drinks available. Admission is $5 - $20 per person, all proceeds support the Corvallis Environmental Center. See here to get tickets in advance.

River Rhythms - Tiffany, 7 p.m., Monteith Riverpark, 489 NW Water Ave., Albany. Donations of $1 per person encouraged. Children’s preconcert art is from 5:30 – 7 p.m. See here.

PLAN AHEAD

Finding Corvallis has found a number of events that need pre-registration or tickets. Some of these are going fast!

JULY 19-20 — Volunteer to help with the Graand Kinetic Challenge. The annual event takes place July 19 and 20. Kinetic sculptures will race through the mud, on the river, and by road. See here for the volunteer opportunities and to sign-up to help.

JULY, AUG., AND SEPT. — Fifth Generation Sewing is offering Learn to Sew classes at Philomath City Park Community Hall in July, August and September. See here for the class descriptions, costs, and registration.

JULY — Tarweed Folk School. Summer classes are now open for registration. Taught by local educators and craftspeople, the mission of Tarweed Folk School is to tend to the land, ourselves, and each other through the sharing of practical arts and place-based knowledge in the heart of the Willamette Valley. See here.

AUGUST — Vina Moses Back to School Program. Each year, Vina Moses Center helps Benton County students prepare to start the school year with confidence. Enrollment is now open for the program, which takes place Aug. 1 – 28 in Corvallis, Aug. 7 in Alsea, and Aug. 27 in Monroe. See here for more information. Enrollment is required, call 541-753-1420.

JULY AND AUGUST — OSU Craft Center has classes open to the community in ceramics, sewing/fiber, glass arts, wood, and paper arts in July and August. See here.

JULY AND AUGUST — Starker Forests Summer Tours will hold tours on July 11, Forest Management Tour; July 25, Active Harvest Tour; Aug. 8, Mill Tour; and Aug. 22, Reforestation Tour. See here. Seats are limited. Call 541-929-2477 to register.

JULY — Oregon State Men’s Soccer Youth Camps with sessions for ages 6 – 14 and 11 – 22. See here for the cost and registration.

JULY 7 – 11 — 2025 Safety Town at the Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis. Limited space is still available for the afternoon session from 1 – 4 p.m. Corvallis Safety Town educates children entering kindergarten about important safety topics including fire safety, dog safety, water safety and more. Cost is $80, scholarships available. See here to register.

JULY 8-10 — Mega Sports Camp VBS 2025, 9 – 11:30 a.m., at Compassion Church in Corvallis. For ages 4 years through 5th grade (completed). See here.

JULY 11 - AUG 29 — C3 Writers Workshop, 10 a.m. – noon Fridays. Come share your writing and get reactions from your fellow participants. All forms welcome: poetry, short story, novel, memoir, fact or fiction, article, letter, etc. Publication advice given, if requested. Free, registration is required. Call Corvallis Parks & Recreation at 541-766-6918.

JULY 12 — Flora & Fauna Field Day, OSU Soap Creek Beef Ranch. The Letitia Carson Legacy Project invites you to visit the land Letitia and David Carson first settled in Oregon. There will be four guided tours offered of the Carson Donation Land Claim and homestead site. Registration is required, see here.

JULY 14, 28 AND AUG. 11 — Create with Kids 5+ Summer Series. Free workshops to be held from 5:30 – 6:20 p.m. on July 14, July 28, and Aug. 11 at the Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis. Presented by Linn Benton Community College Parent Education. See here to register.

JULY 14-17 — Oregon State Men’s Basketball Youth Day Camp, designed for 1st through 7th grades. See here for registration and cost.

JULY 18, PLUS MORE DATES IN AUGUST — Family Fun Fridays at Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, July 18, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. Join the Oregon Sea Grant Marine Education team for a combination of lab and field experiences. Cost is $15 per participant (ages 4 and above) per 2-hour program and pre-registration is encouraged. See here.

DUE JULY 18 — The Oregon State University College of Forestry is accepting public comment on a draft of its new management plan for the OSU-owned McDonald-Dunn Research Forest in the Coast Range foothills northwest of Corvallis. The 2025 McDonald-Dunn Forest Plan is the first full update of the forest’s management plan in 20 years. The plan is available for review and comments can be submitted online. Comments will be accepted through Friday, July 18. See here.

JULY 21-25 — Exploring Color, 6 – 8 p.m., The Arts Center. Discover the dynamic world of color in this five-day workshop for adult artists, led by Eugene-based artist and educator Leah Wilson. Through a mix of hands-on experimentation and practical exercises, participants will explore how color behaves and interacts. Designed for artists working in any medium, Exploring Color fosters confidence, curiosity, and a deeper personal connection to color. Materials provided. The cost is $170. See here to register.

JULY 24-27 — Corvallis Celtic Festival ticketed events. On July 25, Open the Door for Three will play at 7 p.m. (with a pre-concert happy hour at 6 p.m.) at PRAx. Tickets are $25 - $32. On July 26, a variety of performers will play at Tyee Wine Cellars from 12:30 – 9 p.m. Tickets are $20, with children under 12 years free. See here for the links to purchase tickets.

JULY 24 — Fresh Flower Arranging Workshop, 6 – 8 p.m., 2 Towns Taproom. An Oregon-grown flower arranging workshop with Pami Monnette, the owner of County Line Flowers. Cost is $55 per person, ages 21+ only. See here for tickets.

JULY 25 — A Walk with Wildland Fire will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Corvallis Museum. Why do wildfires seem to be getting worse? John Bailey PhD, will walk us through our complex relationship with fire in Oregon landscapes, which has a rich fire ecology not fully appreciated until recently by Western science and management. Free. Reserve your ticket here.

DUE JULY 25 — Corvallis Fall Festival Young Artist Marketplace Applications due by July 25. Open to regional artists aged 8 through 18 years of age. The young artists must create any object sold at their booth at festival on Sept. 27-28, and items will be priced at $25 and under. See here to register.

DUE JULY 29 — City of Corvallis Streamside Plant Grant applications. the Streamside Plant Grant is available to support and incentivize landowners on or near streams to become better stewards of their property by increasing appropriate riparian vegetation and enhancing stream conditions. See here for the information.

JULY 29 — Figure Drawing Session, 6 – 8 p.m., Corvallis Community Center, Willow Room. Support your creative practice through monthly figure drawing sessions hosted by The Arts Center. Uninstructed sessions offer a welcoming space for artists to sharpen their skills, experiment with new techniques, and build confidence in observational drawing. Each session features a live nude model and a range of timed poses. Join a growing community of artists dedicated to the practice of seeing and drawing. The cost is $25 per session, ages 18+. See here to register.

AUG 4 - 8 — Grace Kids VBS – Live it Out, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, Corvallis. For children ages 2 – 12. See here to register.

AUG 5 — OSU Organic Agriculture Field Day, Learn more about organic research with the Organic Agriculture Program Extension team at this free event that takes place from 3:30 – 7 p.m. Register here by Aug. 1.

AUGUST — Sunflower Summer Camp. A day camp for youth ages 6 – 12 years held from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center. Play and learn art, science, history, and more from a multicultural group of teachers. Registration is still open for Week 2, Aug. 11 – 15, and Week 3, Aug. 18 – 22. See here.

AUG 11 – 15 — History Mystery Summer Camp, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the Philomath Museum. Campers will explore the challenges faced by traders, settlers, and Indigenous peoples as they traveled, traded, and adapted to life on the Oregon Trail. Cost is $275 per child. Campers should be entering 3rd, 4th or 5th grade in the fall. See here to register.

AUG 11 – 15 — OSU Choir Camp. An intensive five-day choral training experience specifically for students in 9th-12 grades. See here.

Events are subject to change. Finding Corvallis strives to provide up-to-date information about events open to the public. If you have a question or submission, email wendygeist@findingcorvallis.com.