Upcoming Events in the Community
Here are some great events you won’t want to miss!
SAT, JUNE 1 (9 am – 12 noon)
QIGONG OUTING AT BALD HILL FARM
Class led by Dr. Peter Eschwey of Soma Clinic for Natural Medicine. Register at greenbeltlandtrust.org/event/qigong-outing/
At Bald Hill Farm
Contact: 541-752-9609;
Sponsor: Greenbelt Land Trust
SUN, JUNE 2 (11 am – 1 pm)
CANCER SURVIVORS DAY
Honor those touched by cancer and their loved ones. Enjoy refreshments, an arts activity, talks from the cancer care team and survivors, and connect with community resources. Free parking is available at Reser Stadium. Register at samhealth.org/CelebrateSurvivors
At LaSells Stewart Center, OSU
Contact: 541-768-2171
Sponsor: Samaritan Health Services
SUN, JUNE 2 (1 – 3 pm)
FINLEY WILDLIFE REFUGE SOIL
Join James Cassidy as he explains what soil is and how it works on the refuge.
At Finley Wildlife Refuge headquarters, 26208 Finley Refuge Rd.
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Sponsor: Friends of Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex
SUN, JUNE 2 (5:30 – 7:45 pm)
THE 8TH ANNUAL SYMPHONY ON THE LAND
Dance to Windswept Woodwind Sextet, Terra Nova Trio and the Afro-Peruvian sounds of Grupo Masato to celebrate cherished lands. $15 member, $20 adult, kids free. Get tickets at greenbeltlandtrust.org/event/SymphonyontheLand
At Bald Hill Farm
Contact: 541-752-9609;
Sponsors: Greenbelt Land Trust, Corvallis-OSU Symphony
TUES, JUNE 4 (6 pm)
HOW HEALTHY ARE CORVALLIS CREEKS?
Corvallis has at least nine named creeks with its city boundaries, which carry pollutants into the Marys and Willamette Rivers. Learn about these creeks and new techniques used to evaluate their health.
At Old World Deli, 341 SW Second St.
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Sponsor: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Water Action Team
FRI, JUNE 7 (9 am – 6 pm)
SAT, JUNE 8 (9 am – 2 pm)
COMMUNITY INDOOR SALE BENEFITING JACKSON STREET YOUTH SHELTER
Kitchen items, children’s toys, home decor, furniture and more at this indoor sale hosted by Albany Kiwanis and Jackson Street Ambassadors. All proceeds benefit homeless and at-risk youth through Jackson Street Youth Services.
At Albany First Christian Church, 432 Ferry St SW, Albany
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Sponsors: Jackson Street Youth Services, Albany Kiwanis Club
SAT, JUNE 8 (7:30 am – 12 noon)
AUDUBON FIELD TRIP, LEWISBURG SADDLE
Meet at Benton Center, 756 NW Polk, to arrange carpools. All ages welcome.
Contact:
Sponsor: Audubon Society of Corvallis
SUN, JUNE 9 (8 am – 12 noon)
RUN FOR THE HILLS
30K and 8K trail runs, a 2-mile run/walk, and a 1/4-mile kids fun run. All proceeds benefit Greenbelt Land Trust’s Trails Fund. Register: http://greenbeltlandtrust.org/event/2019+run-for-the-hills/
At Bald Hill Farm
Contact: 541-752-9609;
Sponsors: Greenbelt Land Trust, Heart of the Valley Runners
TUES, JUNE 11, (6 – 7:30 pm)
GENETICS & CANCER: ARE YOU AT RISK?
Join Vicky Lee, MD, cancer genetics consultant and medical oncologist with Samaritan Cancer Program, to learn more about the role of genetics in cancer risk. FMI and to register: samhealth.org/BeHealthy.
At Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
Contact: 855-873-0647
Sponsor: Samaritan Health Services
TUES, JUNE 11 (7 pm)
TRILLIUM PROJECT SHOWCASE
Participants in Spring Creek’s Trillium Project residency program will give readings and present creative projects.
Corvallis Public Library, Main Meeting Room
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Sponsor: Spring Creek Project
SUN, JUNE 16 (1 – 3 pm)
AUDUBON NATURE PROGRAM
Learn about the food web with hands-on activities. All ages welcome.
At Hesthavn Nature Center, 8590 NW Oak Creek Drive
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Sponsor: Audubon Society of Corvallis
FRI, JUNE 21 (6 pm)
PRAISES FOR THE WORLD: JUBILATE! SUMMER SOLSTICE BENEFIT CONCERT
Refreshments and choral celebration of the summer solstice. FMI and tickets at jubilatechoir.org. $25, online only.
At Chintimini Wildlife Center, 311 NW Lewisburg Ave.
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Sponsor: Chintimini Wildlife Center, Jubilate! the Women’s Choir of Corvallis
SAT, JUNE 22 (10 am – 1 pm)
OSUSED STORE YARD SALE
Featuring resident hall move-out merchandise. 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
SUN, JUNE 26 (6 – 8pm)
CONSERVATION BOOK CLUB
The June read is The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier by Florence Williams. Register at greenbeltlandtrust.org/event/conservation-book-club-2/
At Bald Hill Farm farmhouse, outdoors
Contact: 541-752-9609;
Sponsor: Greenbelt Land Trust
SAT, JUNE 29 (1 pm)
ARTSCEND MARYS PEAK FOR WRITERS
Forty writers will go on a field trip led by certified interpretive guides to special places to be inspired by the physical, ecological and cultural resources, history and opportunities of Marys Peak. Writers will then produce short written works over the summer to be premiered at a public event in October. To register, email Dave Eckert at .
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Sponsors: Marys Peak Alliance of AFRANA, The Spring Creek Project.
SUN, JUNE 30 (7 pm)
GABRIELLE LOUISE CONCERT
Music anchored deeply in folk and Americana and drawn to rich harmonies and melodic adventurism. Marys River Grange will showcase acoustic improvements to the Hall in hosting this Colorado-based musician, $15 admission.
At Marys River Grange at 24707 Grange Hall Rd., Philomath
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Sponsor: Marys River Grange #685