Events

FRIDAY

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

Story time, 10:30 a.m., The Toy Factory, 442 S.W. Second St. Songs, games and crafts. All ages welcome. Information: 758-5415.

55th annual Philomath Frolic & Rodeo, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., runs through July 13, rodeo grounds, Philomath. Events: Beef barbecue at 5 p.m., Kid’s Korner 5 to 7 p.m., NPRA rodeo starts at 7 p.m., dance starts after the rodeo and goes until 1 a.m. Rodeo and dance admission: $13 for adults, $5 for children. Dance only: $5. Information: www.philomathrodeo.org.

Corvallis Celtic session, 6 to 9 p.m., Sunnyside Up Cafe. All instruments and levels welcome.

Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Corvallis Moose Lodge, 2240 S.W. Third St. Information: 758-1411.

Community Circus Extravaganza, 6:30 p.m., The Arts Center, 700 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis. Circus will highlight skills learned by Globetrotter Arts and Culture Camp participants, community members and a performance by international performer Moshe Cohen, “Mr. YooWho.”

“Blackbird,” Willamette Stage Company, 8 p.m., runs through July 26, Black Box Theater, Corvallis High School, 1400 N.W. Buchanan Ave., Corvallis. Admission: $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors. Information and tickets: 368-7092 or www.willamettestage.org.

Jamocha Jo’s Music in the Park: Bob Dylan’s Grandmother, 8 p.m., Adair Village City Park, Adair. Information: www.jamochajos.com or 745-2050.

Volunteer opportunities

Irrigation installation work party at Wildcat Park, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 11 and 12, Wildcat Park, Wilson School, 2701 N.W. Satinwood St. Volunteer will dig trenches and lay pipe an irrigation system. No previous irrigation experience is needed. Tools Needed: Shovels (trench shovel preferable, spade otherwise), metal rakes, and maddox/root cutters. Lunch and drinks will be provided. Please RSVP. Information: nason.mccullough@ch2m.com.

Government

FRIDAY

Corvallis Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission, 7 a.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library main meeting room, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave.

Accountable Behavioral Health Alliance (ABHA) Administrative Council meeting, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Board room, Hilton Garden Inn, 2500 S.W. Western Blvd. Information: Brenda Larecy, 753-8997.

Plan ahead

Explore your Willamette River, August 19 through 22, Five day kayak and canoe trip that covers 100 miles of the Willamette River. Sponsored by Willamette Riverkeeper. Information: 503-223-6418 or www.paddleoregon.org

Teen Summer Reading Library All Nighter,7 p.m. July 26, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave. Registration begins Friday for this event. Information: 766-6794.

Organizations

FRIDAY

Greater Corvallis Rotary Club, noon, Corvallis Country Club, 1850 S.W. Whiteside Drive. Information: Joy Ragsdale, 754-0112.

Oregon State Toastmasters Club, noon to 1 p.m. every Friday, room 119, Crop Science Building, southwest corner of 30th Street and Campus Way, OSU. Guests welcome. Information: Bettina, 541-207-3054, www.osutm.freetoasthost.org.

German Conversation Group, 2 to 4 p.m. For place of meeting call Barbara Rossbacher, 758-6417.

Friday Night Dancers, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave. Ballroom dancing with live five-piece dance band; waltzes, swing, Latin and a few polkas. Friendly cabaret seating. Held first three Fridays. Admission: $4 at the door. Information: 766-6959.

Mid-valley Singles, 7 p.m., Francesco’s, 208 S.W. Second St. Ice cream. Information: Dave, 754-8182.

Willamette Valley Concert Band, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Concert at Independence Amphitheater. Information: Richard Sorenson, 503-838-3474, or Christine Barreto, 451-2791.

Health

FRIDAY

Rapid H.I.V. testing, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Westminster House, 101 N.W 23rd St. Free testing and counseling. Sponsored by the Benton County Health Department. Information: Chris Gray, 740-0405.

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

Community Outreach Medical clinic, call for hours, 865 N.W. Reiman. Acute, outpatient care for low-income, uninsured patients with no other access to medical care and 24-hour crisis intervention information and referral. Information: 758-3000.

Support groups

FRIDAY

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

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

Co-dependents Anonymous, 6 to 7:15 p.m., Church of the Good Samaritan, 333 N.W. 35th St. Information: Carl, 754-1589.

Crystal Meth Anonymous, 6 p.m., 115 N.W. Sixth St., Corvallis. Information: Autumn, 286-0137.

Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., McLean Hall, First Christian Church, 602 S.W. Madison Ave.

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

Deadline

Friday, 5 p.m. is our deadline for: Press releases, Friday to Friday calendar items and photographs for the following Friday’s Entertainer.

Submissions

Please submit all items for F.Y.I. in writing. Dated items for community activities should be received no later than 11 a.m. the working day before publication, Monday through Friday. Submissions for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday events must be received by the previous Friday. Meeting notices for clubs, organizations and support groups will appear in the paper the day before the meeting. If advance notice is desired please clearly indicate so on the submission.

Forms are available at the front desk at 600 S.W. Jefferson Ave. from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Information: news@gtconnect.com or 758-9524.