Fw: September 2025 Sustainability Events Calendar
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Subject: September 2025 Sustainability Events Calendar
Dear Friends of Sustainability,
September is right around the corner, and there are plenty of local events coming up! Please take a moment to scroll through the September 2025 calendar (attached and pasted below), then forward it to your organization and to anyone you know who may be interested.
All calendar listings are also at Upcoming Events in the Community | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition (sustainablecorvallis.org)
and are posted weekly on Corvallis Sustainability Coalition | Facebook.
Thank you for helping to spread the word about these great opportunities to connect with our community!
Annette
Annette Mills, Facilitator/Director
Corvallis Sustainability Coalition
https://sustainablecorvallis.org
541-230-1237 (No texting, please)
Corvallis Sustainability Coalition
SUSTAINABILITY EVENTS CALENDAR
September 2025
Events for people who want to learn about and get involved with efforts to make
Corvallis and Benton County sustainable communities
MON, SEPT 1 (12 noon – 3 pm)
WORKERS OVER BILLIONAIRES RALLY
This Labor Day, community members will rally to fight for the rights and freedoms that ensure access to opportunity and a better life for all. Good Trouble Corvallis will be collecting non-perishable food, and a bulletin board will be available for community organizers to post flyers. Details at https://mobilize.us/s/waXbMp
At Benton County Courthouse, 120 NW 4th Street
Contact: indivisi...@gmail.com
Sponsor: Indivisible Benton County
MON, SEP 1 (5:30 – 7:30 pm)
TAP TALK: SHARE THE LOVE 2
Meet four local organizations working to create a better future: South Corvallis Food Bank, Corvallis Housing First, Friends of Outdoor School, and Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center. Join us for presentations and info on how to get involved and support their missions. Enjoy food and drink any time between 12 noon and 9 pm, and Common Fields will donate 10% of sales to the groups.
At Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis
Contact: 500WSCo...@gmail.com
Sponsor: 500 Women Scientists Corvallis
TUES, SEPT 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (5 – 7 pm)
SOUTHTOWN FARMSTAND & MARKET
This small outdoor market has the biggest heart! 15-20 different vendors with various chefs cooking up hot food in the Harvest Kitchen (Tamales, Indian Food, etc.). Each week is a different mix of music, treats, and crafts. The young at heart enjoy visiting the goats! If you miss it in person, check out the online shopping option at http://bentonbox.shop/
At 1465 SE Alexander Ave (limited parking, plan to enjoy a stroll or utilize our numerous bike racks - only 1/4 mile from Crystal Lake Boat Ramp)
Contact: southtownfar...@gmail.com
Sponsor: Flicker & Fir, LLC
WED, SEPT 3 (9 – 10 am)
PRESERVING WILD, ROADLESS PUBLIC LANDS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST & BEYOND
This webinar will prepare you to write comments, letters, and more to save our wild places that were protected with the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, including 4 million acres in Oregon and Washington. The current administration plans to rescind this rule. Join leaders of the national Roadless Rule Defense Coalition and PNW Great Old Broads for Wilderness to learn and connect with places at risk.
Zoom registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rLcHPgT2Qt-Uz6YAJDXogw#/registration
Contact: Maya Abels, 541-231-4386
Sponsor: Great Old Broads for Wilderness
THUR, SEPT 4 (6 – 8 pm)
BINGO AT THE GREENBERRY TAVERN
Enjoy a delicious dinner at the Greenberry Tavern and play BINGO. Proceeds go to support the Willamette Community and Grange Hall restoration project. Cost: $10.00 per pack (3 cards per page), plus $1.00 for a Blackout card
At Greenberry Tavern, 29974 OR-99W, Corvallis (Corner of 99W and Greenberry Rd.)
Contact: 541-609-8335 or willamet...@gmail.com
Sponsor: Willamette Grange #52
SAT, SEPT 6 (10 am – 2 pm)
PUPPY FEST
Celebrate your pup's uniqueness, all ages from 8 weeks to 20+ years. Bring your leashed, well-behaved pup to this family friendly, dog friendly event. Hourly Paws-itivity Pupper Pageants, demonstrations, exhibitions, and resources for our furry friends. Hot dogs, treats, and drinks available. Kissing booth donations support Senior Dog Rescue.
At Willamette Grange Hall, 27555 Greenberry Rd. (Corner of 99W and Greenberry Rd.)
Contact: 541-609-8335
Sponsor: Willamette Grange #52
SEPT 6 – 28 (Times vary)
TARWEED FOLK SCHOOL FALL CLASSES
A range of half-day, full-day, multi-day, and multi-week practical arts and place-based skills classes taught by local educators and members of our Willamette Valley communities. Register for classes in basketry, fiber arts, foods, woodworking, and more! View classes and register at tarweedfolkschool.com.
At various locations in and around Corvallis
Contact: in...@tarweedfolkschool.com
TUES, SEPT 9 & SEPT 23 (10 am – 1 pm)
JAMMIN’ FOR THE HUNGRY
Make and process jam, in a licensed kitchen, that will be distributed to local food banks. Learn how to make low sugar jams and get a sample to take home. We need volunteers.
At 1166 NW Jackson, the kitchen in the First United Methodist Church Community Center
Contact: jam...@corvallisfumc.org
Sponsors: First United Methodist Church and Jammin' for the Hungry
WED, SEPT 10 (6 – 8 pm)
CUCANANDY CELTIC BAND: IN CONCERT TO BENEFIT THE SUSTAINABILITY COALITION
Cucanandy is a Corvallis based band that plays a wide variety of Celtic and Celtic influenced music, both traditional and modern. Using fiddle, Irish flute and whistle, guitar, bodhran (Irish drum), and vocals, they create music with spirit and heart. Come to listen, dance – and support the Sustainability Coalition! There’s no cost to attend, but all donations will go to the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition.
At Common Fields, 545 SW Third Street, Corvallis
Contact: Beth Brown, bethb...@gmail.com
Sponsor: Cucanandy
FRI, SEPT 12 (4 – 6 pm)
SAFE HAPPY HOUR ON 2nd FRIDAYS
Join SAFE Corvallis on the second Friday of the month for a gathering of people who care about alternative transportation. Relax and enjoy the late afternoon; talk about transit, walking, biking, rolling and many other things at this informal gathering. We have two long tables reserved each month in the Pride Pavilion. Bring yourself, bring a friend, bring your thoughts and share them.
At Common Fields Pride Pavilion, 545 SW 3rd Street
Contact: wendy.bi...@gmail.com
Sponsor: Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE) Corvallis
MON, SEPT 15 – SUN, SEPT 21
ONLINE SILENT AUCTION
Help us get the word out about our efforts to advocate for a safe, healthy, beautiful, people-first, climate-friendly transportation system in Corvallis and Benton County! The funds we receive will help us pay for business cards, stickers, and other marketing materials. Online at https://www.32auctions.com/SAFECorvallis
Contact: SAFECo...@gmail.com
Sponsor: SAFE Corvallis
MON, SEPT 15 (5:30-7:30 pm, talk starts at 6 pm)
ECOLOGY TAP TALK: OLD TREE LEGACIES REVEAL FREQUENT FIRE IN THE MCDONALD-DUNN FOREST
Presented by Charles Drake, OSU MS Student in Forest Ecosystems and Society. A portion of food/beverage sales benefit Marys River Watershed Council.
At Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd Street
Contact: ni...@mrwc.org
Sponsor: Marys River Watershed Council
THURS, SEPT 18 (7 – 8:30 pm)
BIRDING HARNEY COUNTY: A DISCUSSION OF HIS BOOK BY AUTHOR HARRY G. FULLER
Social gathering 6:30 – 7 pm; business meeting 7 – 7:20 pm; presentation 7:20 – 8:20.
Online option also available. All ages welcome.
At C3 (Corvallis Community Center), Chandler Ballroom, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis,
Contact: audubon....@gmail.com
Sponsor: Mid-Willamette Bird Alliance
SAT, SEPT 20 (1 – 4 pm)
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF RECOVERING SPECIES AND SAVING ECOSYSTEMS
Join us to celebrate 25 years of ecosystem restoration across the West! Founded in Corvallis in 1999, IAE is dedicated to conserving native species and habitats. Festivities
include exhibits, live music, complimentary food and beverages, and tours of our native seed shop, greenhouse, and restoration barn. Free admission—families welcome! Learn more at
appliedeco.org/25th-anniversary.
At 4950 SW Hout St (in the Corvallis Airport Industrial Park)
Contact: in...@appliedeco.org
Sponsor: Institute for Applied Ecology
SAT, SEPT 20 (7 – 8:30 pm)
DANCE PLANET
Move in your own way to a rhythmic flow of music from around the world and across the decades. We’ll start with live warmup music from harpist Laura Zaerr, cellist Sabina
Monn, and rhythmic support from George Beekman. All three are members of Compass Rose. At 7:30, DJ Geo will create a global music journey. Suggested donation: $5–15 or more - 100% of the proceeds donated to local environmental organizations.
At Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 NW Circle Blvd.
Contact: george...@gmail.com
Sponsor: Dance Planet
SUN, SEPT 21 (11 am – 3 pm)
CORVALLIS SUN DAY: A SOLAR FESTIVAL
Solar energy is the cheapest, healthiest, and smartest energy choice that has ever existed! Sun Day will showcase local solar vendors, Seeds for the Sol and other partners, solar cooking and agrivoltaics demonstrations, a kids’ solar classroom, music, food, education, local legislators – and much more.
At Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave
Contact: cindyb...@gmail.com
Sponsor: Third Act Corvallis
WED, SEPT 24 (5:30 – 7:00 pm)
CORVALLIS GREEN DRINKS
Join Green Drinks Corvallis on the last Wednesday of the month for an informal meet-up of people who are environmentally minded. Green Drinks is a casual, fun gathering of people who want to hang out with their favorite "green" folks and meet new ones. This is not a meeting with an agenda, a stuffy networking event, or a place to share announcements. Participants pay for their own food and drinks. Bring a friend!
At Common Fields - Garden Annex, 545 SW 3rd St.
Contact: johnisp...@gmail.com
Sponsor: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition
FRI, SEPT 26 (12:00 noon - 3:00 pm) Donors only [i.e., donated $20 or more in last year or donate at the door]
FRI, SEPT 26 (3:00 pm - 5:30 pm) All welcome
SAT, SEPT 27 & SUN, SEPT 28 (10:00 am - 4:00 pm) All welcome
FALL FESTIVAL BOOK SALE
Come shop our large selection of used paperback fiction and nonfiction, children’s and teen books, DVDs, CDs. We have an especially large selection of children’s books this year! All items half-price on Sunday.
At Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, Main Meeting Room
Contact: sh...@peak.org; 541-757-2749 (text)
Sponsor: Friends and Foundation of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
SAT, SEPT 27 (10 am – 2 pm)
PLANT SALE
We’ve been growing many plants – flowering perennials, shrubs, shade plants, deer and drought resistant plants and much more. Funds support local school gardens and other garden-related educational opportunities in our community.
At 2650 NW Highland Drive (parking lot of the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church)
Contact: friendsofben...@gmail.com
Sponsor: Friends of Benton Gardeners
SAT, SEPT 27 (Festival 10 am – 6 pm, Street Dance 6 – 9:30 pm)
SUN, SEPT 28 (10 am – 5 pm)
CORVALLIS FALL FESTIVAL
Enjoy the work of 150+ artists, a food court supporting local charities, and live, regional music on two stages. All items are hand-crafted by the artisans selling them, supporting our local economy. The Art Discovery Zone includes art-making activities, performances, and kid-friendly food. The Street Dance is headlined by Too Loose/Cajun Zydeco Band. Bike parking in Arts Center Parking lot and NW corner of the park.
At Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave
Contact: dire...@corvallisfallfestival.org
Sponsor: Corvallis Fall Festival
TUES, SEPT 30 (6:30 - 8:00 pm)
THIS IS WHAT DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE!
Don’t miss this first program in our “Restoring Democracy” series. It will include a panel of community members and featured speaker Dr. Mary Follo, who teaches in the Political Science Dept. at OSU. Her presentation will focus on the three branches of government and other foundations of our democracy that are at risk. Join us to learn, discuss, and enjoy light refreshments. See https://lwvcorvallis.org for details.
At Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave
Contact: ami...@willamettewatershed.com
Sponsor: League of Women Voters of Corvallis
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