Posted: Saturday, June 21, 2008 12:00 am
Events
SUNDAY
McMinnville Lions Club drive-in fly-in, 7 a.m., McMinnville Airport, 4000 Cirrus Ave., McMinnville. Classic car and plane show. Al-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. Adults, $6; children (under 10), $3.
Bicycle birding, 9 a.m. to noon, Avery Park Rose Garden, 1210 S.W. Avery Park Drive. Bring a bike, helmet, water and binoculars. The ride is usually less than 10 miles as you ride slowly, stop and listen for birds. No dogs. Information: Don Boucher, 753-7689 or bouchdon@peak.org
Kings Valley Farmers' Market, 1 to 4 p.m., corner of Hwy 223 and Maxfield Creek Road. Follow the Scenic Loop to local produce, candles, soaps and scrubs, plants and plant starts, dessert and drinks and used book sale. New vendors welcome. Information: Carol Shifley, 541-230-1253.
Chintimini Chamber Music festival, 1:30 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Information: 753-2106.
CoHo Ecovillage orientation and tour, 2 p.m., 1975 S.E. Crystal Lake Drive. Orientation to cohousing and a tour of CoHo Ecovillage. Information: Colleen, 758-8210.
Peace and Justice Coalition organizational meeting, 3 p.m., Unitarian Fellowship, 2945 N.W. Circle Blvd. The public is invited to share thoughts about the formation of a coalition of local peace and justice groups. Information: Leah Bolger, leahbolger@comcast.net, or 541-207-7761.
African drumming and dancing, drum instruction will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and dancing will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Corvallis Waldorf School, 3855 N.E. Highway 20. Instructor: Alseny Yansane. Cost: $15 per workshop, $12 for students with a valid ID. Information: 541-484-3111 or www.wontanaraproductions.com.
"Farewell Concert," Corvallis Camerata, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 114 S.W. Eighth St., Corvallis. Admission: $10 for adults, $5 for students. Information: www.camerataitaly.blogspot.com.
MONDAY
Running and walking group, 5:30 p.m., meet in the south parking lot of Benton County Fairgrounds, corner of 53rd Street and the Campus Way bike path. Information: Gerhard Behrens, 754-0441.
Teen game night, 5 to 7 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave. Come play Xbox, PS2, Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, Nintendo Wii and board games. For teens only, ages 12 to 18 years old.
Bedtime story time, 7 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave.
Chess night, 7 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 S.W. Second St. Any level of experience welcome. Information: 753-1005.
Community current room meditation, 7 to 8 p.m., the studio behind Mystic Mountain Healing Arts Center, 435 N.W. Fourth St. Information: 758-2062.
Corvallis Community Choir summer sing along, 7 to 9 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 N.W. Circle Blvd., Corvallis. Cost:$5 drop-in fee. Information: 753-7660 or http://corvalliscommunitychoir.us/.
Government
MONDAY
Corvallis City Legislative Committee, 8:30 a.m., Madison Avenue meeting room, 500 S.W. Madison Ave.
Board of Directors of Corvallis School District 509J executive session then board meeting, 6 p.m. (executive session) 6:45 p.m. (board meeting), Central Administration Building, 1555 S.W. 35th St. Agenda: Superintendent's annual evaluation (executive session), public hearing on 2008-09 budget.
Urban Renewal Agency, 7 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 980 Applegate St., Philomath. Agenda: Consideration of resolutions adopting the 2008-09 budget, appropriating the 2008-09 budget and to collecting the tax increment.
Philomath City Council, 7 p.m., (immediately following URA meeting), City Hall Council Chambers, 980 Applegate St., Philomath. Agenda: Alyrica progress presentation on wi-fi; appointment to vacant council position; appointment of audit of record and insurance agent of record; consideration of an ordinance amending parking regulations; consideration of resolutions adopting the 2008-09 budget, appropriating the 2008-09 budget, imposing and categorizing taxes and electing to receive state revenue sharing funds.
Organizations
SUNDAY
Corvallis Pokemon League, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Rite Aid, 922 N.W. Circle Blvd. Open to all ages.
MONDAY
Benton County Republican Women meeting, "Meet the candidates" social at 11 a.m., program begins at noon, Benton County Republican headquarters, 980 N.W. Circle Blvd. Program: Rick Dancer, candidate for Secretary of State, will speak. Potluck luncheon furnished by BCRW members. Parking on Spruce Street.
Corvallis Toastmasters 395, 6 p.m., Tommy's 4th St. Bar & Grill, 350 S.W. Fourth St. Information: Dottie Ferral, 929-2374.
Civil Air Patrol Squadron, 6:30 p.m., 6030 N.E. William R. Carr Ave., Adair Village. The organization serves communities in the areas of aerospace education, cadet programs and emergency services. Information: 917-3370.
Parents and Friends of Lesbian, Gays, Bi and Transgendered People meeting, 6:45 p.m., First United Methodist Church basement Martha Room, 1165 N.W. Monroe Ave. Program: Steven Leider from Oregon State University will speak on the recent Lavender Graduation and the Pride Center.
Health
MONDAY
Benton Family Medicine, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 530 N.W. 27th St. Family medicine for infants, children and adults. Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid (OHP) accepted. 766-6835.
Lincoln Family Medicine, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed noon to 1), 121 S.E. Viewmont Ave. Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid (OHP) accepted. 766-3546.
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
SUNDAY
Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 a.m., Corl House, Witham Hill Drive, just off Circle Boulevard. Information: www.aa-oregon.org. Twenty-four-hour telephone: 967-6243.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 10 a.m., Corl House, 3975 N.W. Witham Hill Drive.
Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Corl House, 3975 N.W. Witham Hill Drive.
Narcotics Anonymous, 5 p.m., room 26, First Christian Church, 602 S.W. Madison Ave. Information: www.lblna.org. Twenty-four-hour help line: 877-233-4287.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, 333 N.W. 35th St.
Alcoholics Anonymous (Men's Group), 7 p.m., Corl House, 3975 N.W. Witham Hill Drive.
Sex Addicts Anonymous, 7 p.m., room 17, First Christian Church, 602 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis. Open meeting. Anyone interested in recovery from sex addiction is welcome. Information: 757-2204.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Philomath Methodist Church, 1123 Main St., Philomath.
MONDAY
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 a.m., room 26, First Christian Church, 602 S.W. Madison Ave.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 8:30 a.m., College United Methodist Church, 1123 Main St., Philomath. Self-help weight-loss support group. Information: Debbie, 619-1358.
Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, room 26, First Christian Church, 602 S.W. Madison Ave.
Narcotics Anonymous, noon, room 17, First Christian Church, 602 S.W. Madison Ave.
Children's Grief Program, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Old Mill Center for Children and Families, 4515 S.W. Country Club Drive. Provides ongoing support groups for children who have experienced the death of a person close to them, as well as for adult family members. Collaboration of Benton Hospice Service and Old Mill Center. Registration: Erica Crimp, 757-8068.
Domestic Violence Support Group (Corvallis), 6 to 7 p.m. Call 754-0110 or 800-927-0197 for location. For women who have experienced emotional or physical abuse in relationships with their partners. Child care is available.
Alcoholics Anonymous (Women's Group), 7 p.m., music room, First Congregational Church, 4515 S.W. West Hills Road.
Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., recreation room, First United Methodist Church, 1165 N.W. Monroe Ave.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Crossroads Christian Fellowship, 2555 N.W. Highland Drive.
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