Here are some local events happening today, Saturday, Nov. 8:

Birding field trip, 7:30 a.m. to noon, Benton Center parking area, 757 N.W. Polk Ave. Meet and carpool to a local natural area. Binoculars and rain gear suggested. Sponsored by the Audubon Society of Corvallis. Information: Rich, 753-1978.

Alsea Valley Artisans art show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Alsea School gym, 301 S. Third St. Information: www.alseavalleyartisans.com.

Corvallis Farmers' Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., First Street and Jackson Avenue. Locally grown produce, flowers, nursery plants, honey, eggs, cheese, meats and baked goods. Cooking demonstration with Jenn Verdries and Ashley Ottombrino of First Alternative Co-op. Pacific Power Blue Sky staffs the market booth. Information: 752-1510 or www.locallygrown.org.

Greenbelt Land Trust volunteer workday, 9 a.m., Forest Dell Park, Highland Dell Drive, Corvallis. Maintenance and invasive species removal. Tools, gloves and water provided. Information: Steve, 207-5529.

Grill a silviculturalist with Nicole Younger, 9 a.m. to noon, 500 N.E. Avalon Place. Sponsored by the Women Owning Woodland Network (WOWnet). Information: Nichole, 829-1270 or Nicole.Strong@oregonstate.edu.

Household hazardous waste event, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Allied Waste of Corvallis, 110 N.E. Walnut Blvd. Allied Waste will accept for disposal many types of hazardous household and business waste. Information: 800-547-2436.

Dog adoption, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Petco, 2365 N.W. Kings Blvd. Sponsored by the Pet Adoption Network. Information: 766-8997 or 929-5941.

Scholastic Chess Tournament, 9 a.m., Cheldelin Middle School, 987 N.E. Conifer Blvd. Information: Lisa, 745-3003, 1still18@comcast.net.

5K Wishathon Fun Run/Walk and petwalk, 10 a.m., Avery Park. Fundraiser for the Oregon Make-A-Wish Foundation sponsored by sorority house Chi Omega. Cost: $12. Information: Stephanie, 971-241-2150.

5th annual World's Greatest Hobby Model Train Show, 10 a.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave.

Linn-Benton District OMTA Ensemble Festival, recitals at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Corvallis United Congregational Church of Christ, 4515 N.W. West Hills Road. Elementary through advanced-level students from Jefferson, Albany and the Corvallis area will participate, representing 10 piano teachers. Sponsored by Linn-Benton District, Oregon Music Teachers Association.

R.E.A.D. Dogs, 11 a.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave.

"Mushroom Exploring" family hike, 1 to 2 p.m., Peavy Arboretum, off of Highway 99W. Sponsored by Avery House. Information: 753-9211 or info@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org.

Strings of Time, 1 p.m., The Book Bin, 215 S.W. Fourth St., Corvallis. Information: 503-302-8073.

Whiteside Theatre 86th Birthday Party, 1 to 4 p.m. , 361 S.W. Madison Ave. Free cake for the first 86 people who join the celebration.

Sweet Home Squarenaders Thanksgiving Dinner and Square Dance, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., Oak Heights School Gym, Sixth Avenue and Elm Street, Sweet Home. Admission: $12. Information: 466-5536.

Poker for Pets, 7 p.m., Corvallis Country Club, 1850 S.W. Whiteside Drive. OSU College of Business fundraiser for the Safe Haven Humane Society. Cost: $21 presale at Safe Haven or the Corvallis Country Club, $25 at the door. Information: Erica, 231-8479 or erica.crissman@gmail.com.

Quan Yin Meditation, 7 p.m., Group Meditation Place, 962 N.W. Anjni Circle. Sponsored by the Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association. The group discusses Master Ching Hai videos and practices mediation. Information: Xuan, 905-4073.

Corvallis Square Dancers, 7:30 p.m., First Congregational United Church, 4515 S.W. West Hills Road. Snacks provided (and welcome). Admission: $4.50. Information: Deb or David at 745-7121.

"Oklahoma!," 7:30 p.m., Philomath High School. Admission: $5-$12. Tickets are available at the door or online. See www.seatyourself.biz/philomath or www.philomath.k12.or.us/phs/staff/johnson_d.php.

"The Memory of Water," Willamette Stage Company, 8 p.m., last show, Black Box Theater, Corvallis High School, 1400 N.W. Buchanan Ave., Corvallis. Admission: $19 for adults, $16 for children and seniors.

Improv, 9:30 p.m., Cloud 9. Information: 829-1145.

For more information, see Friday's Entertainer, the F.Y.I. column in each day's edition or www.gazettetimes.com. All events are open to the public and free unless otherwise indicated.