Posted: Monday, October 6, 2008 12:00 am
Classes
TUESDAY
Academy for Lifelong Learning, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. First Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 S.W. West Hills Road. Topic: "Grass Seed Industry" and "HP and Corvallis." ALL is a membership organization open to all mature adults. RSVP and information: 737-9405 or osuall@yahoo.com.
Events
TUESDAY
Running and walking group, 5:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Corvallis High School track, 1400 N.W. Buchanan Ave. Information: Gerhard Behrens, 754-0441 or www.hotvrunners.com.
Nature Play Pre-school, Parent guided class, 10 to 11 a.m.; teacher guided class, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Avery House Nature Center, 1200 Avery Park Drive. Cost: Parent guided class, $4; Teacher guided class, $6. Information: Erin, 753-9211.
Youth Garden Project Work Party, 3 p.m. until dark, Starker Arts Park, off 45th Street and Country Club Drive. Information: Erin, 753-9211.
Corvallis Sustainability Fair and Town Hall meeting, 5:30 p.m., CH2M Alumni Center, OSU. Fair featuring exhibits, music, food and prizes begins at 5:30 p.m., third and final sustainability town hall meeting begins at 7 p.m. Information: www.sustainablecorvallis.org.
Oregon Candidate Forum on Health Care and televised presidential candidates' debate, 6 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library 645 N.W. Monroe Ave. 6 to 7:30 p.m., Presidential candidates' debate. 7:30 p.m., Local candidates share their views on the state of health care in Oregon. Information: Betty, 541-752-3207.
Destination ImagiNation information and registration night, 7 p.m., Cheldelin Middle School cafeteria, 987 N.E. Conifer Blvd. DI is an extra-curricular educational competition for students in K-12. There is a registration fee to participate. Information: Karen Anderson, 754-9399 or oregondi@comcast.net.
Lewisburg Community meeting, 7 to 9 p.m., Mountain View School (tentative-call 766-6085 to confirm location), Meeting concerning the Benton County Water Project. Attendees can bring a water sample for free nitrate testing. Information: www.co.benton.or.us/boc/water or 541-766-6085.
Zumba fitness party, 8 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 223 S.W. Second St. Free class to introduce Zumba dance/workouts. Information: www.zumbawithamy.com.
Government
TUESDAY
Benton County Commissioners, 9 a.m., large meeting room, mezzanine, Benton Plaza, 408 S.W. Monroe Ave. Agenda: Executive Session to evaluate a public officer, Avery Complex fee discussion among other agenda items.
Linn County Commissioners, 9:30 a.m., room 200 Linn County Courthouse, 300 Fourth Ave., Albany.
Benton County Commissioners, 11:30 a.m., basement meeting room, Benton Plaza, 408 S.W. Monroe Ave. Public Hearings are heard at noon, time certain; those wishing to speak should sign the attendance sheet. Agenda: discussion on the Adair Urban Growth Boundary and Potential First Reading among other agenda items.
Adair Village City Council, 7 p.m., Adair Village City Hall, 6030 William R. Carr St. Agenda: Public comment, developing Camp Adair Road. Industrial Site, sidewalk repair among other agenda items.
Plan ahead
"Puttin' on the Pink Education Day," 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 9, LaSells Stewart Center, OSU. Workshops and displays featuring the latest breast cancer information. Registration: www.puttinonthepink.com.
"Puttin' on the Pink Education Night," 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 9, Majestic Theater, 115 S.W. Second St. OSU researchers, faculty and students share presentations on efforts to raise breast cancer awareness and promote breast health. Information: www.puttinonthepink.com.
Albertina Kerr Foster Parent Program informational meeting, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 8, 3111 Santiam Highway Suite 1, Albany. Registration: 541-928-7257
Organizations
TUESDAY
Zonta Club of Corvallis business meeting, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. Prospective members welcome. Information: Whitney 704-4247or www.zontacorvallis.org.
Rotary Club of Philomath, noon, United Methodist Church, 1123 Main St. Weekly meeting. Speaker: Bill Lunch, tentative speaker on upcoming ballot measures. Cost: $8.50 for lunch.
Avery Toastmasters, 12:10 to 1:10 p.m., Coldwell Banker Valley Brokers, 1109 N.W. Ninth St. Enhance communication and leadership skills by learning the art of public speaking in a friendly, supportive setting. Information: Dottie Ferral, 929-2374.
Rotary Club of Corvallis After Five, 5:15 p.m., Iovino's, 136 S.W. Washington Ave. Information: Brian Brooks, 971-1069.
Corvallis Community Choir, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 N.W. Circle Blvd. Directed by Ray Elliott; Raven Sanders accompanist. No audition, and no experience required. Everyone who loves to sing is welcome. Fee is $50 for the 12-week fall term. Information: Janet, 753-7660 or j.converse@comcast.net.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Mid-Valley, 7 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library 645 N.W. Monroe Ave. Group will attend the Oregon Candidates Health Care Forum in lieu of the regular monthly meeting. Information: 928-7036.
Society for Creative Anachronism, 7 p.m., Avery Park Boy Scout Lodge, Allen Avenue S.W. Information: www.shireofcdv.org/ or e-mail rudesheim@juno.com, or call Peter Cook, 754-2372.
Health
TUESDAY
Monroe Family Medicine, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 610 Dragon Drive, Monroe. Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid (OHP) accepted. 541-847-5143.
Rapid H.I.V. testing, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., First Christian Church, 602 S.W. Madison Ave. Free testing and counseling. Sponsored by the Benton County Health Department. Information: Chris Gray, 740-0405.
Stone Soup dinner, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., First Christian Church, 602 S.W. Madison Ave. Free meal for those in need.
Community Outreach Medical clinic, call for hours, 865 N.W. Reiman Ave. 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
TUESDAY
Grief Education and support groups now forming, Benton Hospice Service, 2350 N.W. Professional Drive. Groups to work through grief and receive support from others. Information: Sharon Reed, 757-9616.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 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, First Christian Church, 602 S.W. Madison Ave. Information: www.lblna.org. 24-hour help line: 877-233-4287.
Vision Northwest, 1 p.m., Chintimini Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave. For visually impaired people and their family and friends to discuss challenges of daily living and available resources.
Brain Injury Support Group, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, 333 N.W. 35th St. A support group for new survivors, long-term survivors and their families. Information: Mary Quibrera, 768-5157.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., room 26, First Christian Church, 602 S.W. Madison Ave.
S-Anon, 6 to 7 p.m., room 17, downstairs, First Christian Church, 602 S.W. Madison Ave. A 12-step recovery and support meeting for family and friends of sex addicts.
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.
Alateens, 7:30 p.m., room 11, Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, 333 N.W. 35th St. Information: Kim, 753-6941.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 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.
Deadline
Tuesday at 5 p.m. is our deadline for: Monday's Business section and the Business Calendar.
Submissions
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