Classes

WEDNESDAY

Academy for Lifelong Learning, 9:30 a.m., First Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 S.W. West Hills Road. Topic: "Galileo's Science and Politics" by Mary Jo Nye. ALL is a membership organization open to all mature adults. RSVP and information: 737-9405 or ALL@all-osuaa.org or visit www.all-osuaa.org.

Events

WEDNESDAY

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

Story Time Plus, 10:30 a.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave.

Corvallis Farmers' Market, 3 to 6 p.m., Second Street and B Avenue on the south downtown Riverfront near the skateboard park. Locally grown produce, flowers, nursery plants, honey, eggs, meats and baked goods. Markets continue through Nov. 25, but now end an hour earlier. Information: 752-1510 or www.locallygrown.org.

Social Run, 6 p.m., Northwest Multisports, 310 S.W. Second St. Meet at 5:45, run at 6 p.m. All paces welcome. Sponsored by Heart of the Valley Runners. Information: www.hotvrunners.com.

"Aging Well," 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 18, Room B2, First Presbyterian Church, 114 S.W. Eighth St. The course will inform participants on the key aspects of aging well for the future. Participants will discuss the new science of the brain, and how this integration of mind and body will come together to form a complete whole-person model for wellness. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of choices and behaviors to age will into the future. Led by Mike Waters of Timberhill Athletic Club. Part of the church's Eighth Street Studies. Information: Linda Gebetsberger, 753-2228 or linda@1stpres.org.

Opening reception, "A Journey Through Oregon in Black and White: Along Rivers, Roads and Rails," 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University. About 75 prints from nearly 30 local photographers, depicting iconic Oregon scenes from the coast to the high desert.

Reading Education Assistance Dogs, 7 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave.

Government

Wednesday

Benton County Forestland Classification Committee, 9 a.m., Oregon Department of Forestry West Oregon District Headquarters, 24533 Alsea Highway, Philomath. Public comments will be taken at the beginning of the meeting. Information: District Forester Mike Totey, ODF, 929-3266, or www.co.benton.or.us/boc/fcc/.

Corvallis Administrative Services Committee, 3:30 p.m., Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 S.W. Madison Ave.

Corvallis Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Downtown Fire Station, 400 N.W. Harrison Blvd. Agenda: Upcoming work program activities.

Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Board, 7:30 p.m., board room, library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave.

Health

Wednesday

La Leche League of Corvallis, 10 a.m., First Congregational Church, 4515 S.W. West Hills Road. Breastfeeding information and support for expectant and breastfeeding mothers. Babies welcome. Lending library, pamphlets, books and baby slings for sale. For more information or for breastfeeding help anytime call 766-0055 or visit www.lalecheleague.org.

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

Benton Health Center, 1 to 7 p.m., 530 N.W. 27th St. Family medicine for infants, children and adults. Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid (OHP) accepted. 766-6835.

Lincoln Health Center, 1 to 7 p.m., 121 S.E. Viewmont Ave. Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid (OHP) accepted. 766-3546.

Monroe Health Center, 1 to 5 p.m., 610 Dragon Drive, Monroe. Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid (OHP) accepted. 541-847-5143.

Benton County Public Health Planning Advisory Committee, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Columbia Room, Benton County Health Services, 530 N.W. 27th St. The committee determines health conditions and needs of the county; recommends programs to meet unmet needs; evaluates existing programs and recommends continuing or changing those programs; solicits community support for the health department; and has an ongoing role in health education through public and press relations. Information: Patsy Miera, 766-6249.

Organizations

today

Rotary Club of Philomath, noon, Peace Lutheran Church, 2540 Applegate St. Weekly meeting. Program: Bradley Eagleson, Engineers Without Borders-Oregon State University grant coordinator. EWB-OSU is involved in a water treatment and distribution project in the mountain communities of El Naranjito and Las Mercedes, El Salvador. Cost: $8.50 for lunch.

WEDNESDAY

Business Connections, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 2500 S.W. Western Blvd. Weekly meeting of professional men and women to exchange business leads. Information: Jeff, 752-3445.

Corvallis Morning Rotary, 7 a.m., Osborn Aquatic Center, 1940 N.W. Highland Dr. Weekly meeting. Information: 740-5877 or 207-7136.

Corvallis Northwest Earth Institute, time alternates each month, 7:30 a.m./p.m., New Morning Bakery, 219 S.W. Second St. Volunteer and informational meeting. Learn about current programs, projects, upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. Information: Maureen Beezhold, 752-3517, cnwei@peak.org.

Mid-Valley Bicycle Club, 9:30 a.m., meet at E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area, first parking lot east of Highway 99 on Camp Adair Road. Show-and-go ride, 30 to 50 miles at a moderate pace. Details: mvbc. com.

Linn-Benton Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 12:30 p.m. meeting, VFW Hall, 1469 Timber St. S.E., Albany. Monthly lunch/meeting. New members and all Korean War veterans and family members welcome.

Altrusa Club of Corvallis, noon to 1 p.m., Corvallis Country Club, 1850 S.W. Whiteside Drive. Regular monthly meeting. The Altrusa Club "helps people to become self-sufficient." Service projects include the Career Closet(together with the Soroptimists), scholarships for local students, and a variety of literary projects. Guests welcome. Information: Bettina, 207-2439; altrusacorvallis@yahoo.com; or www.altrusa.org/corvallis,%20oregon.htm.

Kiwanis Club of Corvallis, noon, Elks Lodge, 1400 N.W. Ninth St. Weekly membership meeting. Program: John Block, "H1N1: What's the Big Deal?" Visitors welcome. Cost: $10 for lunch.

Philomath Lions Club, noon, annex, Benton County Historical Museum, 1045 Main St., Philomath. Information: 619-3648.

Soroptimist International of Corvallis, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Corvallis Country Club, 1850 S.W. Whiteside Drive. Guest speaker: Jeff Picton of Chintimini Wildlife Rehabilitation Center on "Living with Wildlife." Open to women interested in participating in community volunteer efforts. Reservations: Beulah, 609, 8951.

MId-Valley Lions Club of Corvallis, 6:15 p.m., New China Buffet, 1720 N.W. Ninth St.

Plan ahead

Benton Furniture Share is looking for volunteers to help with its benefit sale fundraising event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Nov. 8. Help will be needed in moving and staging furniture, pricing, sales, loading and cleanup. Two- and four-hour shifts are available. To volunteer, call Michelle, 754-9511.

Support groups

WEDNESDAY

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, First United Methodist Church, 1165 N.W. Monroe Ave.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Room 26, First Christian Church, 602 S.W. Madison Ave.

Sex Addicts Anonymous, noon, Room 17, First Christian Church, 602 S.W. Madison Ave. A 12-step group for anyone with a desire to stop their addictive sexual behavior. Open meeting. Also open meeting Sunday evenings. Information: 757-2204.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., library, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 501 N.W. 23rd St. "Living Sober" discussion.

ChildSafe, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Weekly meeting for child victims of sexual abuse and their non-offending parents. Call Old Mill Center for Children and Families at 757-8068 for registration and location.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., west entry, Monroe United Methodist Church, 648 Orchard St., Monroe.

Christian support, growth and service group for women who have experienced divorce, 7 to 9 p.m. each Wednesday. Information: 730-1171.

Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Room 26, First Christian Church, 602 S.W. Madison Ave. Information: www.lblna.org. 24-hour help line: 1-877-233-4287.

Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., New Life Fellowship, 1412 Applegate St., Philomath.

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

Deadline

Wednesday noon is our deadline for: Religion news and directory listing, weddings, engagements and anniversaries on Saturday and At Our Best on Monday.

Submissions

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