CLASSES and Workshops

“Healthy Children, Healthy Planet” — This discussion course will be 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, July 2-Aug. 13, Sweet Peas Kids Cafe, 134 S.W. Fourth St., Corvallis. Explore the challenges and opportunities in raising kids in today’s consumer culture. Contact Maureen at 752-3517 or cnwei@peak.org for information. Materials fee: $20.

OSU Craft Center — Classes and workshops in pottery, photography (digital and black and white), metals, jewelry, drawing and painting are offered at the Oregon State University Craft Center during the summer. Information: 737-2937 or http://osumu.org/craft_center.html.

Self-publishing — A self-publishing workshop will be 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 12, Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Sheridan McCarthy of Meadowlark Publishing Services, a Corvallis editorial services firm and book-packaging company, will offer a “soup to nuts” overview of the self-publishing process. Topics covered will be the advantages and challenges of self-publishing, a step-by-step tour of the process — from editing to design, production to printing — and a brief look at marketing strategies, sales, and public relations. Call 766-6793 to register.

ALBANY PARKS

AND RECREATION

333 Broadalbin St. S.W., Albany. Information: 917-7777 or www.cityofalbany.net/parks.

Beginning Guitar — 6 to 6:50 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, July 7-23, Conservatory of Music Education, 33566 Columbus St. S.E. Beginning guitar instruction and basic guitar technique, musical concepts and performance opportunities. Students must bring a classical or acoustic 6-string guitar. Cost: $67 for Albany residents, $89 for others.

Beginning Piano — 6 to 6:50 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 8-24, Conservatory of Music Education, 33566 Columbus St. S.E. Learn foundational piano skills, reading and listening skills, geographies of the piano, contrapuntal skills and making music in ensemble form. No experience necessary. Students need a piano or keyboard to practice on. Cost: $67 for Albany residents, $89 for others.

Summer Salad Greens — 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 19, Songbird Community Room, 215 S.E. 21st Ave. Learn easy and creative ways to create salads. Instructor: Anne Heuer of Anne’s Culinary Consulting. Co-sponsored by Albany Partnership for Housing and Community Development. Cost: $21 for Albany residents, $28 for others. Lab fee: $15.

One Ingredient, Five Different Dishes — 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 26, Songbird Community Room, 215 S.E. 21st Ave. Before freezing or canning learn some other things to do with summer’s fresh bounty. Instructor: Anne Heuer of Anne’s Culinary Consulting. Co-sponsored by Albany Partnership for Housing and Community Development. Cost: $21 for Albany residents, $28 for others. Lab fee: $15.

Summer hikes — Albany Parks and Recreation will offer three day-long hikes this summer. Participants can choose a hike or a photohike. The hikes, led by John Radetich, will be a longer trek focusing on sightseeing and physical activity. Photohikes, led by hiker and professional photographer Joel Zak, will focus on photographing nature and scenery while providing exercise. The hikes will be: Silver Creek Falls State Park, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 12; Iron Mountain Area, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 26; and Breitenbush River Area, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16. Transportation will be provided. Participants should come prepared for unpredictable weather, wear sturdy, comfortable shoes, and bring water and a sack lunch. Trips will go rain or shine unless conditions are considered unsafe. Photohike participants will need a camera and equipment. The cost for hikes is $27-$28 for Albany residents, $36-$37 for others. The cost for photohikes is $35-$36 for Albany residents, $47-$48 for others.

CORVALLIS PARKS

AND RECREATION

1310 S.W. Avery Park Drive, Corvallis. Information: 766-6918 or www.ci.corvallis.or.us/index (click “Departments” then “Parks & Recreation”):

Tots Tap and Ballet I — Three sessions are available for ages 3-4: 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays, July 14-Aug. 18, at the Majestic Theatre; 10 to 11 a.m. Mondays, July 14-Aug. 18 at the Majestic Theatre; or 1 to 2 p.m. Mondays, July 14-Aug. 18 at Osborn Aquatic Center. Instructor: Lisa Russell. Participants learn the fundamentals of ballet and tap through song and dance. Wear athletic wear and tennis or dance shoes, and have long hair secured for each class. Cost: $40 for Corvallis residents, $50 for others.

Tots Tap and Ballet II — Two sessions are available for ages 4-5: 11 a.m. to noon, Mondays, July 14-Aug. 18 at Majestic Theatre; and 2 to 3 p.m. Mondays, July 14-Aug. 18 at Osborn Aquatic Center. Instructor: Lisa Russell. Students learn basic ballet techniques: leaps, turns, positions, proper stretching and more. Wear athletic wear, and tennis or dance shoes and have long hair secured for each class. Cost: $40 for Corvallis residents, $50 for others.

Junior Tap and Ballet III — One session is available for ages 6-9: 3 to 4 p.m. Mondays, July 14-Aug. 18, Osborn Aquatic Center. Participants continue dance training with more complex moves and techniques. Instructor: Lisa Russell. Cost: $40 for Corvallis residents, $50 for others.

Junior Jazz Dance — 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays, July 14-Aug. 18, Osborn Aquatic Center. Ages: 6-9. Instructor: Lisa Russell. Participants will learn basic moves and techniques of jazz dance and new combinations, some with a hip-hop element.The class will conclude with a local performance. Wear athletic wear, tennis or dance shoes and have long hair tied back. Cost: $40 for Corvallis residents, $50 for others.

CONTEST

Statewide Wine Competition — Amateur and professional winemakers are invited to participate in the 29th annual Oregon Wine Competition. Entry forms, fees and wines for the competition are due to the Oregon State Fair offices in Salem no later than July 10. The winner will be announced at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 22 in the Hart of the Garden at the Oregon State Fair. Information: 947-3247 or www.oregonstatefair.org.

JOIN IN

U-Pick Farm Bike Convoy — 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday July 12. Start at the Student Sustainability Center, 738 S.W. 15th St., Corvallis. Bring a bike and reusable containers or bags for a tour of local farms where fresh produce is available. Participants pay for own produce. Contact Yuliya, kostromy@onid.orst.edu, 753-4072, for more information. Sponsored by the Oregon State University Student Sustainability Initiative.

OSU Summer Choir — Rehearsals begin at 7 p.m. Monday, July 21, in Benton Hall at Oregon State University and continue on subsequent Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. for the rest of the summer. OSU students can register for credit (University Chorale MUS 199/399/599) and community members may participate for a $15 fee. All levels of singers are welcome. Solo opportunities will be available. A final concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 S.W. West Hills Road, Corvallis. For more information, contact the OSU music department: 541-737-4061 or see, summer.oregonstate.edu.