Here are some local events happening today:

Corvallis-Benton Chamber Coalition City Club, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 114 S.W. Eighth St. Regional experts present “Alternative Fuels: Solution or Delusion?” Speakers: Gavin Carpenter, Sequential BioFuels; Daryl Erensin, OSU crop scientist; and Chris Beatty, president of Trillium Fiberfuels. Information: 757-1505. Register online at www.cbchambercoalition.com.

Running and walking group, 5:30 p.m., meet at the corner of 35th Street and the Campus Way bike path. Information: Gerhard Behrens, 754-0441.

Bedtime story time, 7 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave.

Chess night, 7 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 S.W. Second St. Any level of experience welcome. Information: 753-1005.

Community current room meditation, 7 to 8 p.m., the studio behind Mystic Mountain Healing Arts Center, 435 N.W. Fourth St. Similar to the format of the John of God Current Room meditations. The group will sit in silent meditation for one hour and allow healing light and energy to flow to and through them, which increases personal healing and spiritual development while serving each other and the world. No charge. Arrive a few minutes before 7 p.m. as the meditation begins promptly and the door is locked thereafter. Information: 758-2062.

Ninth annual chocolate bunny program, 7 to 8 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave. Burst’s Candies brings two gigantic chocolate bunnies, one to unmold and share and one for the winner of a contest.

Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Martha room, 1165 N.W. Monroe Ave. Joyce Liljeholm, Oregon Safe School and Communities Coalition (OSSCC), will speak about school issues concerning LGBT youth and parents. Open to the public. Information: 231-9598. Veterans for Peace Chapter 132 monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Community Outreach Center, 865 N.W. Reiman Ave. Information: Leah Bolger 541-207-7761 or leahbolger@comcast.net.

Sacred healing circle, 8:15 to 9:15 p.m., the Studio behind Mystic Mountain Healing Arts Center, 435 N.W. Fourth St. Opens with a prayer, followed by a 15 to 20 minute meditation, then move into the healing portion, share what occurred, and close with a prayer. Call 758-2062 to schedule a time to meet with the Waldrons prior to attending the first Healing Circle. No charge.

For more information, see Friday’s Entertainer, the F.Y.I column in each day’s edition or www.gazettetimes.com.

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