Classes

TUESDAY

Nature Play Preschool, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Avery House Nature Center, 1200 Avery Park Drive. Children will learn basic preschool skills - colors, numbers, letters and friendship - with sensory and hands-on experiences, stories and puppet shows, and explore nature, arts and crafts. Cost: $12 per class. Scholarships available. Pre-registration: 753-9211 or www.corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org.

Academy for Lifelong Learning, 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., First Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 S.W. West Hills Road. Topic at 9:30: "Iran: Diverse Traditions, Cultural Aspects and the Changing Role of Women" by Mehra Shirzi. Topic at 1:30 p.m.: "Russian Power and the Power of Choice (Shostakovich's Tenth Symphony)" by Marlan Carlson. 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

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.

Veterans' Day assembly, 9:15 a.m., gymnasium, Franklin School, 750 N.W. 18th St. Corvallis-area veterans and their families are invited to attend the presentation in their honor. The intent is to educate and raise the level of awareness of students regarding contributions of veterans in U.S. history, and pay tribute to all veterans for their sacrifices, honor and duty to country. Students will sing patriotic songs, perform a short play, and celebrate the nation's veterans. A wall containing names of past and present veterans related to staff members and students at Franklin will be displayed. Information: Gerry Kosanovic, 757-5747.

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

Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Monroe Community Library, 668 Commercial St.

"Artistic and Musical Motifs from the Silk Road," 12:10 p.m., Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave. A caravan of arts inspired by the Silk Road cultures will be presented. Textiles, music, visual arts and design will show the influence of the meeting of cultures. The last in a series of lectures on the Silk Road. Co-facilitated by the library, Linn-Benton Community College and the Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center.

Bedtime story time, 7 p.m., Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St.

The Zemlinsky Quartet, 7:30 p.m., LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University. Music of Estacio, Smetana and Mozart. Presented by Chamber Music Corvallis. Tickets: $22; e-mail Carol Williams at carolw@peak.org. Information: 757-0902 or www.violins.org.

Government

TUESDAY

Benton County Board of Commissioners, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., large meeting room, mezzanine, Benton Plaza, 408 S.W. Monroe Ave. Work session.

Benton County Board of Commissioners, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.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.

Benton County Board of Commissioners Boards and Committees applicant interview, 2 to 3 p.m., large meeting room, mezzanine, Benton Plaza, 408 S.W. Monroe Ave.

Corvallis Capital Improvement Program Commission, 3 p.m., Walnut Community Room, Scott Zimbrick Memorial Fire Station No. 5, 4950 N.W. Fair Oaks Drive.

Community meeting, 7 to 8:30 p.m., upstairs meeting room, Benton County HIstorical Museum, 1101 Main St. Benton County Community Development has earned a riparian and wetland project grant. Public input and landowner involvement in use of the grant will be sought at public meetings. Information: project lead Adam Stebbins, 766-6085 or adam.stebbins@co.benton.or.us; or www.co.benton.or.us/cd/riparian.

Corvallis Historic Resources Commission, 7 p.m., Downtown Fire Station, 400 N.W. Harrison Blvd.

Health

TUESDAY

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.

Options Pregnancy Resource Center, 867 N.W. 23rd St. Call for an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome. Information: 758-3662.

Rapid HIV 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.

Organizations

TUESDAY

Rotary Club of Philomath, noon, Peace Lutheran Church, 2540 Applegate St. Weekly meeting. Surya, the club's exchange student, will give a presentation. Cost: $8.50 for lunch.

Association of Retired Oregon Public Employees, noon, Corvallis Elks Lodge, 1400 N.W. Ninth St. Presentation by Allied Waste of Corvallis and Benton County; bring samples of things you're not sure how to dispose of or recycle. Followed by board meeting. Cost: $10, including gratuity. Reservations: Larry Earhart, 757-7405, 520-8059 or lle17@comcast.net.

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.

Corvallis-OSU Symphony Society Board, 5 p.m., meeting room, Corvallis-Benton Chamber Coalition, 420 N.W. Second St. Regular monthly meeting. Information: 758-6822.

Mid-Valley Bicycle Club show-and-go ride, 5:15 p.m., Osborn Aquatic Center, 1950 N.W. Highland Drive. Moderately- to fast-paced ride.

Rotary Club of Corvallis After Five, 5:15 p.m., Iovino's, 136 S.W. Washington Ave. Information: Brian Brooks, 971-1069.

Corvallis Community Band, 7 p.m., band room, Linus Pauling Middle School, 1111 N.W. Cleveland Ave. Weekly rehearsal. Performers with at least high school competency are welcome. Information: 752-6036 or c-cband.org.

Corvallis Macintosh Users Group, 7 to 9 p.m., northeast door, Grace Lutheran Church, 435 N.W. 21st St. Question-and-answer session followed by tips on using iPhoto to create holiday cards and photo books. Tickets for the December raffle will be available. The prize is a MacBook Pro of the equivalent value ($2,000) from the Corvallis Mac Store. Information: 754-2684, cmug.org or the Corvallis Gazette-Times' online Things to Do calendar.

Friends of Witham Oaks, 7 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave. Steve Gordon, retired planner from the Lane Council of Governments, will speak on "Collaborating About Green Space." He will share ideas and processes other communities have used to create open spaces. A discussion panel will include members of the Greenbelt Land Trust Institute for Applied Ecology and the Corvallis Parks and Recreation Department. Information: louisemarquering@withamoaks@comcast.net.

Heart of the Valley Rug Hookers, 7 to 9 p.m., Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St. Information: Patti Stephens, 929-5116, or ayntbee@comcast.net.

Knights of Columbus, 7 p.m., lower social hall, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 501 N.W. 25th St. Monthly business meeting. Information: Bob Kish, 929-6884.

Society for Creative Anachronism, 7 p.m., Avery Park Boy Scout Lodge, Allen Avenue S.W. Information: http://www.shireofcdv.org/ or e-mail rudesheim@juno.com, or call Peter Cook, 754-2372.

Plan ahead

Retirement/welcome party for Corvallis Tourism CEO, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Adair Clubhouse, 6097 N.E. Ebony Lane, Adair Village. Celebrate the semiretirement of current CEO John Hope-Johnstone, and welcome the incumbent CEO, Eric Kingstad. Hosted by the Corvallis Tourism Board. RSVP: Christie Weigel, 757-1544 or christie@visitcorvallis.com.

Support groups

TUESDAY

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., Room 26, First Christian Church, 602 S.W. Madison Ave.

Ryan White Support Group, 6 to 7:30 p.m., call for location. For men living with HIV/AIDS in Benton and Linn counties. Meets second and fourth Tuesdays of each month in downtown Corvallis. Information: 602-4369.

Alcoholics Anonymous Open Group, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., basement, New Life Fellowship, 1412 Applegate St., Philomath.

Corvallis teen support group, 6:30 p.m., Ronnekamp Building, Grace Lutheran Church, 435 N.W. 21st St. Information: 754-2404, Meghan@jsysi.peak.org.

Alanon, 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.

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