Upcoming Events in the Community
FRI, SEPT 20 – FRI, SEP 27 (times vary)
GLOBAL WEEK OF CLIMATE ACTION
Participate in events to raise awareness of solutions to the climate crisis, including ideas, resources and incentives to reduce your carbon footprint. FMI: https://CorvallisClimateAction.weebly.com
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Sponsors: 350 Corvallis, 500 Women Scientists Corvallis, Corvallis Interfaith Climate Justice Committee
SAT, SEPT 21 – SAT, SEPT 28 (times vary)
10th ANNUAL LOCAL EATS WEEK
Savor Local 6 sample plates under $10. Check out sustainablecorvallis.org for a list of participating restaurants.
Contact: , 541-230-1237
Sponsor: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Food Action Team
TUES, SEPT 24 (5:30 – 7:30 pm)
OSUSED STORE BACK TO SCHOOL SALE
Special items buy one, get one free, plus other special discounts. Store carries used furniture, computers, household items, office supplies and more. FMI: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/surplus
At the OSUsed Store, 644 SW 13th St.
Contact: ; 541-737-7347
Sponsor: Oregon State University
TUES, SEPT 24 (6:30 pm)
HOW FEDERAL CARBON DIVIDENDS CAN HELP SOLVE THE CLIMATE CRISIS
This fun, educational and solution-oriented event will include interactive stations and opportunities to take action.
At Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave.
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Sponsor: Corvallis Citizens’ Climate Lobby
FRI, SEPT 27 (11 am – 2 pm)
COMMUNITY-WIDE CLIMATE STRIKE & RALLY
Take action to address the climate crisis and walk out of schools, businesses and homes. Rally at Riverfront Commemorative Park starting at 11:30 am followed by a march to City Hall to hand-deliver a climate action petition. FMI: https://CorvallisClimateAction.weebly.com
At Riverfront Commemorative Park, 2 NW 1st St.
Contact:
Sponsors: 350 Corvallis, 500 Women Scientists Corvallis, Corvallis Interfaith Climate Justice Committee
SUN, SEPT 29 (11 am)
ALL ABOUT GARLIC & ONIONS
Learn how to plant, harvest and store garlic; what varieties work best in the Pacific Northwest; the difference between hard and soft neck; and many other tips and pointers for having your best garlic season ever. Also learn how to plant, harvest, and store onions; what varieties work best; the difference between short day, long day and day neutral varieties; along with other tips and pointers.
Register online at www.shonnards.com/events
At Shonnard’s Nursery, Florist & Landscape, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd.
Contact: 541-929-3524
Sponsor: Shonnard’s Nursery, Florist & Landscape
SUN, OCT 6 (1 – 3 pm)
LEAPING LIZARDS
Lead by Mark Leppin of the Oregon State Herpetology Club, this program will examine the biology and natural history of reptiles and amphibians of the valley refuges.
FMI: friendswvnwrc.org/events-volunteer/
Meet at Finley Wildlife Refuge Store, Finley Refuge Road, one mile east of Bellfountain Road
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Sponsor: Friends of the Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex
WED, OCT 9 (7 pm)
CHAMPINEFU LECTURE SERIES: THE UNTOLD STORIES OF THE KALAPUYA TEXTS II
Jedd Schrock, translator for Kalapuya Texts II, shares untold Kalapuya stories and culture found in this newly translated-to-English book. Doors open at 6 pm. Arrive early for seats, first come-first seated.
At the Majestic Theater, 115 SW Second St.
Contact: , 541-230-1237
Sponsors: Marys Peak Group, Sierra Club, The Spring Creek Project
SAT, OCT 12 (7 am – 12 noon)
AUDUBON FIELD TRIP
Registration required.
Meet at Willamette Park Shelter, east end of SE Goodnight Ave.
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Sponsor: Audubon Society of Corvallis
SAT, OCT 12 (12 noon – 4 pm)
FILTERING WETLAND RESTORATION NATIVE PLANTING PARTY
Volunteers who are willing to get dirty are needed to help plant over 1,000 native grasses, perennials and shrubs to restore a wetland designed to filter runoff from the Starker Arts Park duck pond.
Pre-registration is required.
At Starker Arts Park, 4485 SW Country Club Drive
Contact: , 541-230-1237
Sponsors: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Water Action Team, City of Corvallis Public Works, Marys River Watershed Council
SAT, OCT 12 (1 – 4 pm)
2nd SATURDAY ARTS DAY: DUSKY CANADA GOOSE DAY
Join the US Fish and Wildlife Service and The Arts Center for arts and crafts celebrating the Dusky Canada Goose. FMI: https://theartscenter.net/2nd-saturday-art-day/
At The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave.
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Sponsors: The Arts Center, US Fish and Wildlife Service
TUES, OCT 15 (6 – 8:30 pm)
4th ANNUAL STREET TALK (FORMERLY BIKE-O-RAMA)
Join discussions on how Corvallis residents walk, ride, roll and interact with our streets. At 7 pm, keynote speaker Mike Myers, Portland’s Emergency Management Director, will discuss community building, street design and improving public safety for all users.
At Old World Deli, 341 SW Second St.
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Sponsor: The Corvallis Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Board, City of Corvallis Active Transportation Program
THURS, OCT 17 (6:30 – 8:30 pm)
AUDUBON PROGRAM: DAVE BUCY, WILDLIFE IN CRISIS ON THE TEXAS BORDER
At First United Methodist Church Wesley Hall, 1165 NW Monroe Ave.
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Sponsor: Audubon Society of Corvallis
THURS, OCT 17 (6:30 pm)
HIDDEN RIVERS FILM PREMIERE AND BENEFIT
A night of imagery, stories and immersion into America’s richest freshwater ecosystems and the Northwest premiere of the feature film Hidden Rivers, a Q&A with the film creators, and award-winning photography by David Herasimtschuk. Tickets online until Oct. 16 at squareup.com/store/freshwaters-illustrated, $12 for adults, $10 for students, $8 for children.
At the Whiteside Theatre
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Sponsors: Spring Creek Project, Quantum Spatial, River Design Group
FRI, OCT 18 (12 noon – 1:30 pm)
SUSTAINABILITY COALITION QUARTERLY GATHERING
Presentations by Coalition partners and action teams, refreshments and networking opportunities.
FMI: sustainablecorvallis.org.
At Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave.
Contact: , 541-230-1237
Sponsor: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition
TUES, OCT 22 (7 pm)
PARKING IN CORVALLIS: A COMMUNITY DISCUSSION
Explore issues related to parking with presentations and facilitated table discussions.
At Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave.
Contact: , 541-230-1237
Sponsors: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Land Use Action Team, League of Women Voters of Corvallis
THURS, OCT 24 (7 pm)
ARTSCEND MARYS PEAK READING
Join us as local writers present a juried selection of prose, poetry and creative field guide entries inspired by guided trips to Marys Peak.
At Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave.
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Sponsors: Spring Creek Project, Marys Peak Alliance of AFRANA, Marys Peak Group of the Sierra Club
FRI, OCT 25 (12 noon -2 pm)
D.I.Y. GREEN CLEANING DEMO
Learn how to use a few basic, food-safe ingredients to clean your whole home during our public sale as a preview for our Fall Repair Fair and take home a free sample.
At the OSUsed Store, 644 SW 13th St.
Contact: , 541-737-5398
Sponsor: OSU Waste Watchers