November 2025 Sustainability Events Calendar
ami...@willamettewatershed.com
Dear Friends of Sustainability,
There are a LOT of events taking place this month, starting tomorrow – Saturday, November 1, 2025!
Please take a moment to scroll through the November 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
November 2025
Events for people who want to learn about and get involved with efforts to make
Corvallis and Benton County sustainable communities
NOV 1 – 19 (various times)
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 Wade Hardware (400 SW 2nd St)
Contact: in...@tarweedfolkschool.com
Sponsor: Tarweed Folk School
SAT, NOV 1 (10 am – 2 pm)
PUMPKIN PALOOZA
Kids can decorate small pumpkins to take home or launch. Learn about pumpkins. Learn about trebuchets. Music and local craft vendors.
At Willamette Community and Grange Hall, 27555 Greenberry Rd. (Corner of 99W and Greenberry Rd.)
Contact: 541-609-8335
Sponsor: Willamette Grange #52
SAT, NOV 1 (12 noon – 5 pm)
END OF LIFE RESOURCE FAIR
Gain tools to help navigate the complex world of "end-of-life". Learn from area experts about legal issues, support services, holistic and eco-friendly death care.
At Corvallis Community Center 2601 NW Tyler Ave.
Contact/Info: heartofv...@gmail.com, www.heartofvalleyeol.com
Sponsor: Heart of the Valley End of Life Community
MON, NOV 3 (5:30 – 7:30 pm | Talk starts at 6 pm)
TAP TALK: MENTOR THE FUTURE!
Bring your family and friends and learn how to support our youth by providing the resources needed to end youth homelessness in our community. Join us for a public presentation by Hannah Miller, Development Director for Jackson Street Youth Services. Want to do more? Enjoy yummy food and non-alcoholic drinks anytime between 12 and 9 pm, and Common Fields will donate 10% of the profits.
At Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St (no livestream)
Contact: 500WSCo...@gmail.com
Sponsor: 500 Women Scientists Corvallis
WED, NOV 5 (6 – 8 pm)
SIPS 'N' SCIENCE: DRAGONFLIES & DAMSELFLIES OF THE WATERSHED
Join odonatologists Cary Kerst and Jim Johnson for a pub talk about the ancient aerial acrobats that have hovered and danced above our streams and wetlands for over 300 million years. Learn about their remarkable evolution, local ecology, cultural significance, and how to tell a damselfly from a dragonfly. Enjoy a photographic tour of local species.
At Divine Distillers, 915 N. Main St., Independence
Contact: https://www.luckiamute.org/dragonfly-sips.html
Sponsors: Luckiamute Watershed Council
THURS, NOV 6 (6 – 8 pm)
BINGO FUNDRAISER FOR THE WILLAMETTE GRANGE RESTORATION PROJECT
Enjoy a delicious dinner at the Greenberry Tavern and play BINGO! Proceeds support the Willamette Community and Grange Hall restoration project
$10.00 per pack (3 cards per page), plus a Blackout card $1.00 each.
At Greenberry Tavern 29974 OR-99W, Corvallis (Corner of 99W and Greenberry Rd.)
Contact: 541-609-8335
Sponsor: Willamette Grange #52
FRIDAYS, NOV 7 & 14 (6 – 8 pm); and SAT, NOV 15 (9 – 11 am)
BEAD-ACIOUS CREATIONS
Discover the art of beaded wire sculpture in this creative three-session workshop with multidisciplinary artist Linda Ward. Learn step-by-step techniques for molding, bending, and wrapping wire while incorporating colorful beads to design vibrant, dimensional sculptures. Basic tools and materials provided. Supply list and student discount details emailed upon registration. $125 | ages 15+
At The Arts Center – 700 SW Madison Ave
Contact: theartscenter.net/beaded-wire-sculpture-workshop/
Sponsor: The Arts Center (TAC)
NOV 7 – 17 (Bidding ends at 9 pm)
FALL HARVEST ONLINE AUCTION
Join us for the Corvallis Environmental Center's 5th Annual Fall Harvest Auction. Discover our amazing collection of local and sustainable gifts, services, and experiences! The bidding begins just in time for the Holiday season. All donations support our Food for Families and Youth Scholarship programs.
At Fall Harvest Online Auction
Contact: eng...@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org
Sponsor: Corvallis Environmental Center
SAT, NOV 8 (8 am – 12 noon)
MWBA (AUDUBON) SECOND SATURDAY FIELD TRIP
Led by Duncan Evered & Caryn Stoess. Registration required, open to the public.
At Willamette Park; meet at Willamette Park Shelter, east end of SE Goodnight Ave.
Contact: CorvallisAudubo...@gmail.com
Sponsor: Mid-Willamette Bird Alliance (previously Audubon Society of Corvallis)
WED, NOV 8 (1– 4 pm)
HARVEST COLLAGE GARLAND
Celebrate the colors and textures of fall with this creative garland project at The Arts Center. Using a combination of paper collage, leaf rubbings, and autumn-themed felt shapes, participants will create a unique garland full of seasonal charm. This free, hands-on activity invites creativity, reuse of materials, and connection with others through art.
At The Arts Center – 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis
Contact/Info: theartscenter.net/second-saturdays-at-tac
Sponsor: The Arts Center (TAC)
SUN, NOV 9 (3 – 5 pm)
GIVING THANKS FOR ALL PATHS TO THE DIVINE
Honoring the value of gratitude, we invite members of any religious affiliation, faith community, or spiritual path to join us. We also welcome members who are non-affiliated spirit seekers, as well. Presenters: Clergy guest speakers, Native American flute, & the Jubilate Choir, to name a few. Donations accepted.
At Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, 333 NW 35th St.
Contact: Lynn Walker: lynnw...@gmail.com
Sponsors: Corvallis Interfaith Network and Good Sam Episcopal Church
WED, NOV 12 (5:30 – 6:30 pm)
SUSTAINABLE INVESTING WORKSHOP
Do you want to make a positive impact on the planet and society? If so, you may be interested in our sustainable investing presentation, which discusses how you can support the causes you care about while working toward your financial goals.
RSVP to receive webinar details.
Contact: mica.h...@edwardjones.com.
Sponsor: Mica Habarad, Edward Jones Investing
WED, NOV 12 (6 – 8 pm)
BIANNUAL REPAIR FAIR
This free community event allows volunteers with repair skills to teach those who need something repaired the skills to do so. We’ll have tables for repairing clothing, houseware items, bikes, electronics, and more!
At the OSUsed Store, 644 SW 13th Street, Corvallis
Contact: osuwaste...@gmail.com
Sponsor: OSU W.A.S.T.E. Sustainability Club
WED, NOV 12 (7 – 8:30 pm)
INDIGENOUS PLACEKEEPING THROUGH TEA
Join David Harrelson, Cultural Resources Manager for the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde, for this unique presentation. Learn about Kalapuya ancestral teas and promising new uses that will help maintain Kalapuya culture in the Willamette Valley homeland. David is one of the few Indigenous tea growers in the United States.
Pre-register for this Zoom Webinar at https://cbcpl.net/champinefu2.
Contact: Dave Eckert, dec...@willamettewatershed.com
Sponsors: Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde, Marys Peak Group Sierra Club, Spring Creek Project, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, Corvallis Sustainability Coalition, and OSU School of Language, Society and Culture
THURS, NOV 13 (6:30 – 8:00 pm)
COMING NEAR YOU: DUPLEXES, TRIPLEXES AND MORE
With a focus on increasing Corvallis' capacity to accommodate expected growth, this program will begin with an opportunity to view maps and designs for current and planned buildings in Corvallis neighborhoods. Jason Yaich, Corvallis Planning Division Manager, will speak briefly and answer questions. Attendees will also be invited to participate in small group discussions.
At Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis
Contact: https://lwvcorvallis.org
Sponsor: League of Women Voters of Corvallis
THURS, NOV 13 (7 – 9:30 pm) Doors open at 6:30
WILD AND SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL
Join the Corvallis Environmental Center for the Wild and Scenic Film Festival films from our region and beyond that inspire environmental activism and a love of nature. This year's theme is Wild at Heart. Tickets Available Online and at the door (General: $25, Youth: $5, University Student: $10, Video on Demand: $25)
At Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis
Contact: eng...@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org
Sponsor: Corvallis Environmental Center
FRI, NOV 14 (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. Come enjoy talking 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
SAT, NOV 15 (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. This month’s music will start with a live warm-up from master percussionists Dave Chiller and Dave Storrs. At about 7:30 the music will flow into a world music set from DJ Geo. Suggested donation, $5–15 or more. 100% of proceeds will be donated to local environmental organizations.
At Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 NW Circle Blvd.
Contact: george...@gmail.com
Sponsor: Dance Planet
SUN, NOV 16 (12 noon – 3 pm) Pre-order through NOV 2
FILL YOUR PANTRY AND WINTER VEGETABLE SAGRA
A one-day farmers’ market and food festival! Preorder bulk quantities of beans, grains, storage crops, meats, and preserves from www.tenriversmarketplace.com through Nov 2. At the event, pick up a preorder, shop the extra market day, and taste samples from local chefs celebrating the wide world of winter vegetables. Stock up your pantry and be inspired to eat local through the winter months!
At Benton County Fairgrounds, Guerber Hall, 53rd Street
Contact/Info: fillyou...@tenriversfoodweb.org, https://www.tenriversfoodweb.org/fill-your-pantry
Sponsor: Ten Rivers Food Web
SUN, NOV 16 (2 – 6 pm)
BENEFIT CONCERT
Fundraiser to support Willamette Grange restoration of dance floor, kitchen, and ADA upgrades. Come support the progress and enjoy the music, dancing, and fun. $10/person, kids free.
At Willamette Grange, 27555 Greenberry Rd., Corvallis (Corner of 99W and Greenberry Rd.)
Contact: Ryan 541-761-6462
Sponsor: Willamette Grange
THURS, NOV 20 (4 – 8 pm)
RELEASE YOUR STASH FIBER SWAP!
As part of Corvallis Arts Walk, join us at Tarweed Folk School for fiber/fabric demos and participate in show-and-tells. Bring that yarn you never got around to using, or the spare yard leftover from your quilt project, and swap it for something new!
At Wade Hardware (400 SW 2nd St)
Contact: in...@tarweedfolkschool.com
Sponsor: Tarweed Folk School
THURS, NOV 20 (7 – 8:30 pm)
MWBA (AUDUBON) PROGRAM
Guest Speaker: Luke Stuntz, OSU graduate research assistant, will present a talk on “Predation of Sea Birds by River Otters”. Social gathering: 6:30-7 pm; ASC business meeting: 7-7:20 pm; presentation: 7:20-8:20 pm.
Online option also available. Open to the public, all ages welcome.
At Chandler Ballroom, Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis.
Contact: audubon....@gmail.com
Sponsor: Mid-Willamette Bird Alliance (previously Audubon Society of Corvallis)
THURS, NOV 20 (7 – 9 pm)
KATE AND BRENDAN IN CONCERT AT HERITAGE HALL, MONROE:
A FUNDRAISER FOR THE SOUTH BENTON FOOD PANTRY AND THE CORVALLIS CELTIC FESTIVAL
Kate Gregory and Brendan Hearn (from Portland, OR and New York City) form an innovative duo that brings together American Old Time, Irish and other folk music traditions on fiddle and cello. This is a rare west coast appearance! Tickets: $20 online at corvalliscelticfestival.org or at the door. $2 discount for Corvallis Folklore Society members.
At Heritage Hall, 648 Orchard St, Monroe, OR
Contact: bethb...@gmail.com
Sponsor: Corvallis Folklore Society