Upcoming Events in the Community
Here are some great events you won’t want to miss!
SAT, DEC 1 – SAT, DEC 8
BUY LOCAL FIRST DAY, HOLIDAY CONTEST & EXTRAVAGANZA HOLIDAY MARKET
On Buy Local First Day (Saturday, Dec. 1), visit participating local businesses for special treats, sales and discounts. Enter the Buy Local First Holiday Contest (Dec. 1 – 8) to win prizes, including gift cards and merchandise. Celebrate all things local – food, arts, products and music – at the Holiday Market on Saturday, Dec. 8. (See details below)
Contact: www.sustainablecorvallis.org
Sponsors: CIBA, Corvallis Sustainability Coalition, HOUR Exchange, Business Enterprise Center
SAT, DEC 8 (7:30 am – 12 noon)
AUDUBON FIELD TRIP, WL FINLEY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
Meet at Benton Center, 756 NW Polk, to arrange carpools.
Contact:
Sponsor: Audubon Society of Corvallis
SAT, DEC 8 (12 noon – 5 pm)
CORVALLIS HOURS WINTER MARKETPLACE
More than 40 vendors selling local food and wares. Part of the Buy Local First Holiday Contest.
At Benton County Fairgrounds auditorium
Contact: 541-224-7752
Sponsor: Corvallis HOURS Exchange
WED, DEC 12 (6 – 8 pm)
CONSERVATION BOOK CLUB GATHERING
Join Greenbelt’s winter book club gathering for refreshments and to discuss the captivating “Being Salmon, Being Human,” by Martin Lee Mueller. RSVP for location and directions.
Contact: ; 541-752-9609
Sponsor: Greenbelt Land Trust
WED, DEC 12 (7 pm)
ETHNOBOTANY OF THE KALAPUYA
Presentation by Doug Deur, author of “Keeping It Living – Traditions of Plant Use and Cultivation of the Pacific North West” and “Pacific Northwest Foraging” and by David Harrelson.
At the Majestic Theater, 115 SW Second St.
Contact:
Sponsors: Marys Peak Group of the Sierra Club and the Spring Creek Project
SAT, DEC 15 (10 am – 12 noon)
CREEKSIDE PLANTING PARTY ALONG MILL RACE
Help plant native trees along the Mill Race in South Corvallis.
RSVP for meeting location and further details.
Contact:
Sponsor: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Water Action Team, City of Corvallis
THURS, DEC 20 (6:30 – 8:30 pm)
AUDUBON PROGRAM, MEMBERS SLIDE SHOW
At Chintimini Senior Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave.
Contact:
Sponsor: Audubon Society of Corvallis
FRI, DEC 21 (3 – 5 pm)
GREENBELT LAND TRUST OPEN HOUSE
Mingle with staff, volunteers and friends while learning about our conservation projects and partnerships. Enjoy holiday treats and celebrate this year’s conservation successes.
At 101 SW Western Blvd.
Contact: ; 541-752-9609
Sponsors: Greenbelt Land Trust, Marys River Watershed Council, Benton Soil and Water Conservation District