Nov. 2018 Sustainability Events Calendar
Jennifer Nitson
Dear Friends of Sustainability,
Please take a look at this month’s Sustainability Events Calendar (attached and pasted below), and forward both versions to your organization and to anyone you know who may
be interested. The “words only” version has more events listed than the color version. All events are also listed at
http://sustainablecorvallis.org/news-events/listing-of-upcoming-events/.
Thank you for helping to spread the word about ALL of these great events.
Jennifer Nitson, Corvallis Sustainability Coalition volunteer
Corvallis Sustainability Coalition
SUSTAINABILITY EVENTS CALENDAR
November 2018
Events for people who want to learn about and get involved with efforts to make
Corvallis and Benton County sustainable communities
THURS, NOV 1 (7 pm)
IT TAKES A COMMUNITY TO RAISE A VILLAGE
Learn how tiny house villages are being used in Eugene to address transitional and affordable housing needs, and how a similar model could be applied in Corvallis. Presentation by Dan Bryant of SquareOne Villages, Eugene.
At First Presbyterian Church, Dennis Hall, 114 SW Eighth St.
Contact:
in...@sustainablecorvallis.org, 541-230-1237
Sponsor: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Housing Action Team
FRI, NOV 2 (7 pm)
AUTHOR EVENT WITH BEN GOLDFARB
Environmental journalist and author Ben Goldfarb presents his new book Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter.
OSU Alumni Center, Willamette Room
Contact: carly....@oregonstate.edu
Sponsor: Spring Creek Project
SAT, NOV 3, (6 - 10 pm)
DRAG BINGO FUNDRAISER
Play Bingo, win prizes and help support the Valley Aids Information Network, a 29-year-old all-volunteer non-profit that reaches 3,000 students per year and delivers 5,000 free condoms per month in Corvallis. $15 admission, $10 for students and seniors.
At Albany First Christian Church, 432 Ferry St. SW, Albany
Contact: Office...@ValleyAIDSInfo.org; 541 752-6322
Sponsor: Valley AIDS Information Network
WED, NOV 7 (5:30 - 7:30 pm)
REPAIR FAIR
Bring broken items and learn how to fix them; attend demos to learn more D.I.Y. skills. Visit http://tiny.cc/repair-fair for a list of what’s offered.
At the OSUsed Store, 644 SW 13th St.
Contact: andrea...@oregonstate.edu, 541-737-5398
Sponsor: OSU Waste Watchers
WED, NOV 7 (7 pm)
KALAPUYA LANGUAGE IN ANIMAL, PLANT AND PLACE NAMES
Henry Zenk, primary linguist for the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde, shows how the local Kalapuya named important places and species and how some of those names are used in the local vernacular today.
At the Majestic Theater, 115 SW Second St.
Contact: dec...@willamettewatershed.com
Sponsors: Marys Peak Group of the Sierra Club, Spring Creek Project
THURS, NOV 8 (11 am - 9 pm)
DINE OUT TO BENEFIT SNAP MATCH AND SMALL FARMERS
Join us at Bellhop to support SNAP Match and local small farmers. While you're there, post a picture of yourself/your food, on the
event Facebook page or on Instagram, using the hashtag
#freshandlocalfirst to earn Fresh & Local, First! a matching donation.
At Bellhop, 150 SW Madison Ave.
Contact: freshlo...@gmail.com
Sponsors: Fresh & Local First, Slow Food Corvallis
FRI, NOV 9 (6 pm)
THE INDIGENOUS NAMING OF UNAMED MARYS PEAK CREEKS
The unveiling of the indigenous names proposed for 10 unnamed creeks on Marys Peak, in the homeland territorial languages.
At Old World Deli, 341 SW Second St.
Contact: dec...@willamettewatershed.com
Sponsor: Marys Peak Alliance of AFRANA
SAT, NOV 10 (7:30am – 12 noon)
AUDUBON FIELD TRIP, ANKENY NWR
All ages welcome. Meet at Benton Center, 756 NW Polk, to arrange carpools.
Contact: parr...@comcast.net
Sponsor: Audubon Society of Corvallis
SAT, NOV 10 (9:30 am)
TRIP-BY-TRANSIT TO DOWNTOWN ALBANY
Join the Transportation Action Team for an excursion on the Linn-Benton Loop Bus and explore downtown Albany,
including brunch, breweries, Albany Farmers’ Market, Veterans Day Parade, Historic Carousel & Museum and more. RSVP required: http://tiny.cc/tripbytransit2018
Meet at 9:30 am at Downtown Transit Center; return at various times between 1:40 and 5:30 pm.
Contact: Kevin...@gmail.com
Sponsor: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Transportation Action Team
SUN, NOV 11 (9 am - 12 noon)
KIDS’ NATURE SNORKEL
Dive into nature and land snorkel to learn about the wonderful wildlife and plants at Bald Hill Farm.
http://greenbeltlandtrust.org/event/kids-nature-snorkel/
Contact: RSVP to Reb...@greenbeltlandtrust.org
Sponsors: Greenbelt Land Trust, Hike it Baby
MON, NOV 12 (7:00 pm, DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 pm)
FROM WOLVES TO THE WARNING TO HUMANITY – FACING THE ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS THROUGH SCIENCE
Presentation by Dr. William Ripple, lead author of World Scientists’ Warning to Humanity: A Second Notice.
Free, but tickets are required at bit.ly/sciencepubcorvallis.
At Majestic Theater, 361 SW Madison Ave.
Contact: 541-737-4717
Sponsors: Worthy Brewing, Worthy Garden Club, Oregon State University, Terra Magazine, Downtown Corvallis Association, Corvallis Sustainability Coalition
TUES, NOV 13 (7 pm)
THE NATURE OF GRATITUDE
Local authors Eric Allen and Tom Titus offer perspectives on gratitude through stories, photography and music.
Old World Deli, 341 SW Second St
Contact: carly....@oregonstate.edu
Sponsor: Spring Creek Project
WED, NOV 14 (11 am - 9 pm)
DINE OUT FUNDRAISER FOR OLD MILL CENTER
Support Old Mill Center for Children and Families by dining at Bombs Away Café.
At Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave.
Contact: christy...@oldmillcenter.org
Sponsor: Bombs Away Cafe, Old Mill Center for Children and Families
THURS, NOV 15 (6:30 - 8:30pm)
AUDUBON PROGRAM, JAMES CASSIDY
Learn how to maintain healthy, organic garden soils.
Location: Chintimini Senior Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave.
Contact: mark.b...@comcast.net
Sponsor: Audubon Society of Corvallis
THURS, NOV 15 (7 pm)
COMMUNITY CHOICE ENERGY: SHOULD OREGON COMMUNITIES HAVE A CHOICE?
Presentations and panel discussion featuring Alan Hickenbottom, Oregon Project Manager, LEAN Energy US; and Janice Thompson, Advocacy Director, Oregon Citizens’ Utility
Board. There are eight states in the US where communities have a choice about their sources of energy. Should Oregon join them?
At Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave.
Contact: 541-230-1237
Sponsors: League of Women Voters of Corvallis, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
THURS, NOV 15 (5:30 pm - 9 pm)
WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL
The Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival national tour features 13 short films focusing on environmental education, outdoor adventure and conservation, connecting to the community and the greater world around us. Doors open at 5:30pm, films start at 6:30pm. Food from Memphis Beats BBQ, beer from Block15, and cider from WildCraft Cider Works will be available for sale. Advance tickets: $15/adult, $10/youth (including one complimentary drink for those 21+).
At The Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave.
Contact: eng...@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org
Sponsor: Corvallis Environmental Center
SAT, NOV 17 (7 - 7:30 pm)
SKATEPARK AFTER DARK - COMMUNITY VIGIL TO END YOUTH HOMELESSNESS
Stand in solidarity with youth whose lives have been touched by homelessness. Shine a light of hope for resilient futures for local youth. Free hot chocolate to first 50 attendees.
At Corvallis Downtown Skate Park
Contact: mica.h...@jacksonstreet.org; 541-360-0862
Sponsor: Jackson Street Youth Services, Corvallis Parks & Recreation
SUN, NOV 18 (10 am - 2 pm)
FUNGUS FAMILY FUN
Investigate mushrooms, hike in the local forest, and enjoy a day of outdoor exploration with the whole family. Learn from our educational mushroom display with expert mycologists and enjoy creative fungus art and activities. Join us for guided hikes throughout the day, or adventure on your own. Entry is free, with a suggested donation of $5-$20, sliding scale (cash and card will be accepted).
At Peavy Arboretum
Contact: eng...@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org
Sponsor: Corvallis Environmental Center
SUN, NOV 18 (1-3pm)
AUDUBON GREETS AUTUMN
Fall thumb art; scavenger hunt; leaf ID.
At Hesthavn Nature Center, 8590 NW Oak Creek Drive
Contact: valchu...@yahoo.com
Sponsor: Audubon Society of Corvallis
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