Events

THURSDAY

Wildflower hike to Iron Mountain, 8 a.m., meet at the OSU parking lot east of the Forage Seed Research Center, 3450 Campus Way. All-day hike in a botanically rich area. Layered clothing, sturdy shoes, lunch and plenty of water suggested. Carpool. Sponsored by the Native Plant Society of Oregon. Information: Dan Luoma, 752-8860.

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

Bingo, 1 p.m., Corvallis Moose Lodge, 2240 S.W. Third St. Information: 758-1411.

Summer reading program: Curt Nelson, illusionist, 1 p.m., Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St.

Summer reading program: Curt Nelson, illusionist, 3:30 and 7 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave.

Middle school book club, 4 to 5 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave.

Teen library night, 5 to 7 p.m., Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St. Information: 929-3016.

“Looking Through The Glass” glass art exhibit reception, 5:30 p.m., The Arts Center, 700 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis. Information: www.theartscenter.net.

55th annual Philomath Frolic & Rodeo, 5:30 to 9 p.m., runs through July 13, Philomath. Events: Barbecue and fiesta from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Benton County Historical Museum, old-time fiddlers jam session from 6 to 9 p.m. on the main stage, and NPRA slack time contestants (team roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, tie-down roping and breakaway) at the rodeo grounds. Information: www.philomathrodeo.org.

“An Evening with Joe Henderson,” 7 to 8 p.m., Timberhill Athletic Club main lobby, 2855 N.W. 29th St. Running author Joe Henderson. Information: Mike Waters, 207-4368.

Government

TODAY

Benton County Water Project Technical Team meeting 2, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Plaza Meeting Room, Benton Plaza Building, 408 S.W. Monroe Ave. Information: www.co.benton.or.us/boc/water, Adam.Stebbins@co.benton.or.us

North “F” Road District Board meeting, 7 p.m., International Order of Odd Fellows Hall, 139 N. 13th St., Philomath. Information: Gerald Stauber, 760-4863.

THURSDAY

Civic Beautification and Urban Forestry Commission meeting, 8 a.m., Parks and Recreation Administration conference room, 1310 S.W. Avery Park Drive. Information: 766-6918.

Corvallis Administrative Services Committee, noon, Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 S.W. Madison Ave.

Corvallis Urban Services Committee, 4 p.m., Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 S.W. Madison Ave.

Law Enforcement Review Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m., Plaza Meeting Room, Benton Plaza Building, 408 S.W. Monroe Ave. Information: Benton County Counsel, 766-6890.

Muddy Creek Charter School/Inavale Community Partners joint board meeting, 7 p.m., Muddy Creek Charter School, 30252 Bellfountain Road (former Inavale School). Information: Payton James- Amberg, 602-9508 or www.muddy

creekcharterschool.org.

Organizations

THURSDAY

Kiwanis Club of Corvallis — Sunrisers, 7 a.m., Osborn Aquatic Center, 1940 N.W. Highland Drive. Meets every Thursday. The program most weeks includes a speaker who talks about one of a wide range of topics. No speaker the last Thursday of each month. Visitors always welcome. Information: 752-2563, or e-mail mccannc@pacifier.com.

Corvallis Lions Club, noon, Papa’s Pizza, 1030 S.W. Third St. Information: Marc Vomocil, 752-1920

Rotary Club of Corvallis, noon, Corvallis Country Club, 1850 S.W. Whiteside Drive.

Corvallis New Horizons Band, 6 p.m., Gracewinds Music Store, 137 S.W. Third St. Band rehearsals. Beginners and experienced players welcome. Information: Ken Oefelein, 754-6098.

Benton County Radio Control Club, 6:30 p.m., Adair Aerodrome. Model airplane pylon racing. Information: Ted, 541-231-3808 or www.benton

countyrc.org.

Multiracial Families Discussion Group, 7 p.m., Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center, 128 S.W. Ninth St. Discussion group addressing issues facing multiracial families and biracial children. Facilitator is Luis Rosa, licensed counselor. Meets second Thursday. Information: 754-7225.

Mid-Valley Singles, 7 p.m., River Rhythms concert series, Monteith River Park, Albany.

Health

THURSDAY

Food handler classes, 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Benton County Health Department, 530 N.W. 27th St. Information: 766-6841.

Oregon Association for Better Hearing, 3:30 p.m., Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave. Effective strategies for hearing your best. Information: Ron Leavitt, 754-1377.

Stone Soup dinner, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Catholic Church gymnasium, 501 N.W. 25th St. Free meal for those in need.

Support groups

THURSDAY

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 to 8 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.

Narcotics Anonymous, noon, room 17, McLean Hall, First Christian Church, 602 S.W. Madison Ave. Information: www.lblna.org. 24-Hour help line: 877-233-4287.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., basement, New Life Fellowship, 1412 Applegate St., Philomath.

Out-N-About, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Room 218, First United Methodist Church, 1165 N.W. Monroe Ave. For high school-age youths who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and their allies. Information: 231-4440.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Alsea Library, 120 N. Second St., Alsea.

Alcoholics Anonymous (Women’s group), 7 to 8 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 N.W. Circle Blvd.

Gamblers Anonymous, 7 to 8:30 p.m., North Albany Community Church, 1273 West Thornton Lake Drive N.W., Albany. A 12-step support group for people with money related problems. Information: Cory, 704-0223, or Bill, 619-0745.

Al-Anon, 7:30 p.m, room 12, Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, 333 N.W. 35th St. Support group for families and friends of alcoholics. Message center: 967-6262.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Crossroads Christian Fellowship, 2555 N.W. Highland Drive.

Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m., McLean Hall, First Christian Church, 602 S.W. Madison Ave.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., Women’s Center (Benton Annex), OSU.

Submissions

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