Cancelled

WEDNESDAY

Marys Peak Watershed Council. The regularly scheduled meeting for 7 p.m. at the Philomath City Hall has been cancelled.

The Sex Slam, 9 p.m., Iovino’s. Poetry competition sponsored by M.A.R.S. as part of OSU’s sexual health week “Sextravaganza ‘08.” The event will be rescheduled for a later date. Information: 766-6629.

Classes

WEDNESDAY

Academy for Lifelong Learning, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., First Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 S.W. West Hills Road. Topic: “A View of Russia from the Trans-Siberian Railroad,” by Joellen Jarvi. RSVP and information: 737-9405 or osuall@yahoo.com.

Events

WEDNESDAY

Benton County Youth Commission Teen Summit, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., LaSells Stewart Center, OSU. For high school age youth to identify issues, discuss solutions and find creative healthy alternatives to address their concerns. Registration: 766-6751.

Infant story time, 10 a.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave.

Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St.

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Benton County Health Department, Public Service Building, 530 N.W. 27th St. Contact Maryam Jones at 766-6178 or e-mail maryam.h.jones@co.benton.or.us to schedule an appointment; or call 1-800-Give-Life.

“No LNG in Oregon” rally, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Capitol steps, Salem. A rally against liquefied natural gas. Sponsored by the Sierra Club of Oregon and others. Information: Dianne Safford, 541-207-3070.

OSUsed Day Store, noon to 3 p.m., 644 S.W. 13th St. Sale of used surplus equipment including vehicles, bicycles, computers, cabinets, scientific equipment, furniture, and more.

English Department MA Symposium, 4 p.m., room 206, Memorial Union, OSU. Three graduate students will read their papers. A question period will follow at 5 p.m. Free. Information: 737-3244.

Teen Animanga Club, 4:30 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave.

Running and walking group, 5:30 p.m., track, Corvallis High School, 1400 N.W. Buchanan St. Information: Gerhard Behrens, 754-0441.

Plan ahead

FEB. 12

Contemporary Fiber Arts Group, 7 p.m., lower level meeting room (use exterior stairs on west side), The Arts Center, 700 S.W. Madison Ave. An organizational meeting to launch a contemporary fiber arts group. Information: Nancy Byrant, 754-7540, bryantn@comcast.net

Government

TODAY

Adair Village City Council, 7 p.m., 6030 William R. Carr Ave., Adair Village. Agenda: AV Market refurbish update; police services update; nuisance ordinance update; Boise Cascade title review; Establishing a municipal court; new ethics law; county water bill; hydrants; and staff reports: city administrator; and code enforcement.

WEDNESDAY

Benton County Commissioners, 9 a.m., large meeting room, Benton Plaza, 408 S.W. Monroe Ave. Meeting with administrative services director.

Lincoln County Commissioners, 9:30 a.m., Board of Commissioners Meeting Room, room 108, Lincoln County Courthouse, 225 W. Olive, Newport.

Linn County Commissioners, 9:30 a.m., room 200 Linn County Courthouse, 300 Fourth Ave., Albany. Continuation of Tuesday’s adjourned meeting.

Corvallis Housing and Community Development Commission, noon, Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 S.W. Madison Ave.

Corvallis Community Police Review Board, 3 p.m., Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 S.W. Madison Ave.

Philomath Public Works Committee, 5:30 p.m., Public Works Building Meeting Room, 1515 Willow Lane, Philomath. Agenda: Tree Board n Remove/replace tree on Main St at JanniLou Creations; New Business n Capital Improvement Plan draft and Library roof proposal.

Tangent City Council, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Bass Estate, 32166 Old Oak Drive, Tangent. Special meeting for interviews and selection of city planner.

Albany Landmarks Advisory Commission, 6:30 p.m., Albany City Hall, 333 Broadalbin St. S.W.

Corvallis Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Downtown Fire Station, 400 N.W. Harrison Blvd. Agenda: Brass Media Building Conversion (CPD07-00005, LDO07-00023).

Corvallis-Benton County Library Board, 7:30 p.m., Library Board Room, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave.

Organizations

WEDNESDAY

Corvallis Morning Rotary, 6:45 a.m., Majestic Theatre, 115 S.W. Second St. Information: 929-8550.

Business Connections, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Iovino’s Restaurant, Renaissance on the Riverfront, S.W. First St. Information: Bob, 752-3220.

Corvallis Northwest Earth Institute, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., New Morning Bakery, 219 S.W. Second St. Volunteer and informational meeting. Information: Maureen Beezhold, 752-3517, cnwei@peak.org.

Korean War Veterans Association, Linn-Benton Chapter, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 12:30 p.m. meeting, VFW Hall, 1469 Timber St. S.E., Albany. Monthly lunch/meeting. New members and all Korean War veterans and family members welcome. Information: Bud Hogan, 752-1352.

Altrusa International of Corvallis, noon, Corvallis Country Club, 1850 S.W. Whiteside Drive. Business meeting. Cost: $9.50 for lunch. Information: Arlene, 752-5248.

Kiwanis Club of Corvallis, noon, Iovino’s, Renaissance on the Riverfront. Weekly membership meeting. Program: Dr. Robert Thompson, OSU, “Black History Month.” Visitors welcome. Cost: $10 for lunch.

Philomath Lions Club, noon, First Baptist Church, 335 S. 26th St., Philomath. Information: 929-5006.

Mid-Valley Singles, 6 p.m., Sizzler, 2148 Santiam Highway S.E., Albany. Dinner. Information: Dave, 754-8182.

MId-Valley Lions Club of Corvallis, 6:15 p.m., New China Buffet, 1720 N.W. Ninth St.

Association of Northwest Steelheaders, Albany Chapter, 7 p.m., Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. N.W. Matt Ramsey, of Two Dudes Flyfishing Guides from Eugene, will talk about guided trips and about fishing for Taimen fish up to 50# in Mongolia. Everyone welcome.

Health

TODAY

Alcohol, Other Drug, and Mental Health Advisory Committee, noon to 1:15 p.m., conference room, Benton County Health Department, Public Services Building, 530 N.W. 27th St. Information: 757-6844.

WEDNESDAY

Benton Family Medicine, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, 530 N.W. 27th St. Family medicine for infants, children and adults. Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid (OHP) accepted. 766-6835.

Lincoln Family Medicine, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed noon to 1) Monday and Friday, noon to 7 p.m. first Wednesday, 121 S.E. Viewmont Ave. Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid (OHP) accepted. 766-3546.

Monroe Family Medicine, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. first Saturday, 610 Dragon Drive, Monroe. Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid (OHP) accepted. 541-847-5143.

La Leche League of Corvallis, 10 a.m., First Congregational Church, 4515 S.W. West Hills Road. Breastfeeding information and support for expectant and breastfeeding mothers. Babies welcome. Topic: Babies Breastfeed, Mothers Just Provide the Habitat. Information: 766-0055, www.lalecheleague.org

Stone Soup lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Catholic Church gymnasium, 501 N.W. 25th St.

Rapid HIV testing, 2 to 4:30 p.m., Lebanon First Christian Church, Grant St. Free. Call Chris at 740-0405 for appointment and information.

Benton County Public Health Planning Advisory Committee, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Columbia Room, Benton County Health Department, 530 N.W. 27th St. Determines health conditions and needs of the county, recommends and evaluates programs, solicits community support and maintains an ongoing role in health education. Information: Patsy Miera, 766-6249.

Valley AIDS Information Network: Call 24-hour hotline for AIDS and sexually transmitted disease and hepatitis information, support, referrals and speakers. In Benton County and Albany, call 752-6322; in Oregon toll areas, call 800-588-5369.

Support groups

WEDNESDAY

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 a.m., room 26, First Christian Church, 602 S.W. Madison Ave. Information: www.aa-oregon.org. 24-hour telephone: 967-6243.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, First United Methodist Church, 1165 N.W. Monroe Ave.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, room 26, First Christian Church, 602 S.W. Madison Ave.

Sex Addicts Anonymous, noon, room 17, First Christian Church, 602 S.W. Madison Ave. Information: 757-2204.

ChildSafe, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Weekly meeting for child victims of sexual abuse and their non-offending parents. Call Old Mill Center for Children and Families at 757-8068 for registration and location.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., upstairs, west entry, Monroe Methodist Church, 648 Orchard St., Monroe.

Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., room 26, First Christian Church, 602 S.W. Madison Ave. Information: www.lblna.org. 24-hour help line: 1-877-233-4287.

Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., New Life Fellowship, 1412 Applegate St., Philomath.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Crossroads Christian Fellowship, 2555 N.W. Highland Drive.

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