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Welcome to Our Town 2014-15 T

his is the 28th annual addition of “Our Town, Your Guide To Living in the Mid-Willamette Valley.” We at the Mid-Valley Newspapers believe that the mid-valley provides the best that Oregon has to offer, whether it be services provided or activities enjoyed. From the beauty of the Cascade Mountains, with its clear lakes and rivers, to the acres of farmland that reach from the valley floor to the Coast Range, we get to enjoy unlimited opportunities for recreation and general quality of life. Residents — whether in a small town like Tangent or

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David Patton | Albany Democrat-Herald

Owen Mooney of Philomath pedals his tractor down Third Street during the Harrisburg 4th of July parade.

Monrore, or in larger cities like Albany, Lebanon and

Corvallis — are a just a smooth stone’s throw away

from shopping centers, quality medical care and a full array of educational opportunities, while still being able to enjoy the great Oregon outdoors. If you are part of an organization, club or activity and would like to be included in next year’s publication, look for the Our Town submission forms in the Albany Democrat-Herald, Corvallis Gazette-Times or Lebanon Express newspapers, or online at www.democrat herald.com, www.gazette times.com or www.lebanon -express.com next spring. From all of us at Mid-Valley Newspapers, thank you.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Inside Our Town A VIEW OF THE VALLEY................5 Benton County ................................................5 Linn County .....................................................5 Visitors Centers ..............................................6 Census Facts ...................................................6

Finding a Doctor ..........................................26 Finding a Dentist ..........................................26 Hospitals & Clinics .......................................26 Other Health Resources ............................. 31 OSU Student Health Services .....................33

ABOUT OUR TOWNS .....................7

FINDING HELP ..............................34

Adair Village ....................................................7 Albany .............................................................7 Alpine ..............................................................7 Alsea .............................................................8 Bellfountain ...................................................8 Blodgett .........................................................8 Brownsville ....................................................8 Corvallis ........................................................10 Foster ...........................................................10 Halsey ...........................................................10 Harrisburg ......................................................10 Jefferson ........................................................10 Kings Valley ..................................................10 Lebanon .......................................................11 Lewisburg .....................................................11 Lyons ............................................................11 Mill City ..........................................................11 Millersburg .....................................................12 Monroe ..........................................................12 Philomath ......................................................12 Scio ...............................................................12 Shedd ............................................................13 Sodaville ........................................................13 Summit ..........................................................13 Sweet Home .................................................13 Tangent ........................................................14 Waterloo ........................................................14

COMMUNITY SERVICES ..............15 Utilities ..........................................................15 Recycling .......................................................16 Post Offices ...................................................17 Transportation ...............................................18 Media Outlets ................................................20

AREA COMMERCE ......................22 Chambers of Commerce ..............................24 The Top 10 Lists ............................................24

HEALTH CARE ..............................25 Immediate Help ...........................................25

Our Town is produced by Editor: Amanda Nowacki Corvallis Coordinator: Sarah Payne Executive Staff: Mike McInally, Editor, Albany DemocratHerald and Corvallis Gazette-Times; Audrey Gomez, Managing Editor, Lebanon Express

Public Agencies ..........................................34 Community Resources ................................35 Health/Hospice ............................................39 Support Groups ...........................................41 Senior Centers .............................................44

EDUCATION ..................................45 Public Schools ..............................................45 Private Schools ...........................................47 Charter Schools ..........................................48 Home Schooling .........................................49 Linn-Benton Community College ................49 Oregon State University ..............................50 Newspapers in Education ...........................50

OUR GOVERNMENT ...................51 Voter Registration .........................................51 Drop Boxes ..................................................51 City Governments ........................................52 County Governments ...................................56 Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments ............................................57 Public Safety ................................................58

WORSHIP .....................................63 ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS .....64 Boating .........................................................64 Biking ............................................................64 Disc Golf .......................................................65 Fishing & Hunting .........................................65 Golf ...............................................................66 Hiking ...........................................................66 Horseback Riding .........................................67 Parks ............................................................67 Campgrouds .................................................70 Playgrounds .................................................70 Running ........................................................71 Skiing ............................................................71 Swimming Pools ...........................................72 Tennis ...........................................................73 Volleyball ......................................................73

Cover Design: Daniel Morgan Layout, Design, Copyediting: Sarah Payne, Jim Day, Cheryl Surendra Advertising & Creative Staff: Amy Miller, Cyndi SprinkelHart, Jeff Robischon, Mary Greaney, Monica Hampton, Scott Blair, Chris Retherford-Johnson, Pam Burright, Daniel Morgan, Cheryl Surendra, Jessica Coudare, Monica Grissom, Anna Osenga, Chris Musbaum, Yvonne Huntington

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS .......74 Advocacy ..................................................... .74 Arts ................................................................75 Computers .....................................................75 Cultural ..........................................................75 Education .....................................................76 Environment .................................................76 Ethnic ...........................................................77 Fraternal .......................................................78 Historical .......................................................79 Hobbies ........................................................79 Literary .........................................................82 Music ............................................................82 Parenting ......................................................82 Politics ..........................................................82 Professional ..................................................82 Service .........................................................83 Social ............................................................84 Sports ...........................................................85 Veterans .......................................................85

LEISURE ACTIVITIES ..................86 Calendar of Events .......................................86 Dancing ........................................................88 Libraries ........................................................89 Museums ......................................................91 Music ............................................................92 Farmers Markets & Artisans .........................93 Spectator Sports ...........................................95 Cinema .........................................................96 Theater .........................................................96 Art Galleries .................................................98 Microbrews & Distilleries ..............................98 Wineries .......................................................98

ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS ..............99 Community Programs ..................................99 Other Youth Organizations ........................100 Leadership ...................................................101 Preschool ....................................................101 Service ........................................................102 Social ...........................................................102 The Arts .......................................................103

BUSINESS DIRECTORY ..........59-60

Editorial and Photo Contributors: Alex Paul, Amanda Nowacki, Amanda Carraway, Kim Jackson, Steve Lundeberg, Jennifer Moody, Kyle Odegard, Steve Lathrop, Cory Frye, Graham Kislingbury, David Patton, Mark Ylen, Amanda Cowan, Andy Cripe, Jesse Skoubo, Theresa Novak, Jim Day, Bennett Hall, Benjamin Ricker, Canda Fuqua, Nathan Bruttell, Anthony Rimel, Jake Rosenberg, Matt DeBow

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A VIEW OF THE VALLEY

A View of the Valley BENTON COUNTY he first residents of Benton County were the Kalapuya Indians who lived off a rich, green land of plentiful berries, fish and game. In April 1812, an exploring party from the Pacific Fur Company post at Fort Astoria came up the Willamette River in two canoes. When they saw the rich abundance of game, fish and other food, they were moved to call the region “the garden of the Columbia.” Joseph Avery arrived in 1845 and claimed 640 acres of land on both sides of the Marys River where it enters the Willamette River. Soon after building a cabin for himself on the north shore, he platted the town of Marysville and began selling lots. William F. Dixon, another early settler, agreed the area was an ideal spot for a town. He established a ferry across the Willamette and built his house just north of what is now Corvallis’ Harrison Boulevard. Oregon legislators declared the area a new county on Dec. 23, 1847, and, four years later, Marysville was accepted as the county seat. Avery and Dixon offered to provide land for a county courthouse. The town later was renamed Corvallis (meaning “heart of the valley” in Latin). When it first was established, Benton County’s southern border ran south to what is now the boundary between Oregon and California and west to the Pacific Ocean. In 1851, as other counties were established, the southern border was set at its approximate modern location. Now 676 square miles, Benton County is ranked third smallest in land area among Oregon’s 36 counties. The current population of Benton County totals more than 86,000.

LINN COUNTY inn County also was inhabited by the Kalapuya Indians who lived along the Calapooia , Willamette and Santiam rivers when the first settlers arrived in the mid-1840s. In 1845, Abner Hackleman was the captain of a wagon train of about 300 people who crossed the plains to make their home in the midWillamette Valley, arriving in February of 1846 in what is now Albany. In the spring of 1846, Milton Hale established the first ferry across the Santiam River and many early settlers used it to get to present Linn County. Over the next few years, many people settled in Linn County, when the Donation Land Claim Act provided free land.

Photo, right: Water dumps out of a Cessna 172 as a Sikorsky helicopter lifts the plane out of Marion Lake in the Jefferson Wilderness. Mark Ylen | Albany Democrat-Herald

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A VIEW OF THE VALLEY Linn County was established on Dec. 28, 1847. Originally it stretched from the Santiam River on the north to what is now the California-Nevada border on the south, and from the Willamette River on the west to the crest of the Rocky Mountains on the east. The boundaries were altered in 1851 and 1854. Now, the county consists of 2,297 square miles. In 1851, the Territorial Legislature passed an act establishing Albany as the county seat. That was reaffirmed in 1856. Albany became a bustling commercial center during the late 1800s and early 1900s, with railroad tracks going in six directions, giving it the nickname Hub City. All the commercial activity also led to construction of many expensive homes during the Victorian era. Every architectural style popular during that period is represented in Albany’s historic districts, and in such towns as Lebanon and Brownsville. Today, Linn County’s economic base is found in agriculture, forest products, manufacturing and the production of rare and primary metals. The population of Linn County tops 118,000.

Census Facts AGE PERCENT OF POPULATION 4 and younger 5-14 15-24 25-44 45-64 65-84 85 and older Median age ETHNICITY White Hispanic Asian Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Black Native American Two or more races

250 Broadalbin S.W., Suite 110 541-928-0911 or 800-526-2256 E-mail: info@albanyvisitors.com www.albanyvisitors.com

VISIT CORVALLIS (CORVALLIS TOURISM) 553 N.W. Harrison Blvd. 541-757-1544 or 800-334-8118 E-mail: info@visitcorvallis.com www.visitcorvallis.com

LEBANON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITORS CENTER 1040 S. Park St. 541-258-7164 36,826 55.9% 44.1%

E-mail: shelly@lebanonchamber.org www.lebanon-chamber.org

PHILOMATH AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITORS CENTER 1010 Applegate St. 541-929-2454 E-mail: director@philomath chamber.org www.philomathchamber.org

SWEET HOME CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITORS CENTER 1575 Main St. 541-367-6186 E-mail: info@sweethome chamber.org

HOUSING UNITS Percent owner-occupied units Percent renter-occupied units

48,821 66.7% 34.9%

HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION (Age 25 and older) BENTON COUNTY Associate degree Bachelor’s degree Graduate/professional degree High school graduate/higher Bachelor’s degree/higher

7.2% 25.3% 22.0% 94.2% 47.4%

LINN COUNTY Associate degree Bachelor’s degree Graduate/professional degree High school graduate/higher Bachelor’s degree/higher

9.3% 15.6% 5.0% 86.6% 16.7%

OREGON Associate degree Bachelor’s degree Graduate or professional degree High school graduate or higher Bachelor’s degree or higher

8.1% 18.4% 10.6% 88.9% 18.4%

86,591

LINN COUNTY 4.4% 10.0% 26.1% 22.1% 25% 10.1% 1.9% 32.4 years

88% 7% 5.6% 0.3% 1.1% 0.9% 3.5%

HOUSEHOLDS Total households 34,317 Percentage with families 56.1% Percentage with children under 18 24.2% Percentage w/married couple, families 45.3% Average household size 2.35 people Average family size 2.87 people

ALBANY VISITORS ASSOCIATION

HOUSING UNITS Percentage owner-occupied units Percentage renter-occupied units

BENTON COUNTY POPULATION (50.1% male, 49.9% female)

Visitor’s Centers

POPULATION (50.6% female, 49.4% male) AGE PERCENT OF POPULATION 4 and younger 5-14 15-24 25-44 45-64 65-84 85 and older Median age ETHNICITY White Hispanic Asian Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Black American Indian Two or more races

118,765

6.6% 13.5% 12.8% 24.4% 28.0% 13.9% 2.1% 39.2 years

93% 8.1% 1.1% 0.2% 0.6% 1.5% 3.1%

HOUSEHOLDS Total households 45,204 Percentage with families 68.5% Percentage with children under 18 32.1% Percentage w/married couple, family 52.1% Average household size 2.55 people Average family size 3.01 people

MEDIAN HOUSE PRICE 1/1/07 to 7/1/07 Benton County $273,057 Corvallis $278,000 Linn County $170,494 Albany $195,000

1/1/14 to 8/1/13 $260,000 $275,500 $159,000 $182,000

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Population Research Center, Portland State University; Willamette Valley Multiple Listing Service

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ABOUT OUR TOWNS

About Our Towns ADAIR VILLAGE Where to Find It: Adair Village is about seven miles north of Corvallis on Highway 99W. How It Got Its Name: The city, incorporated in 1976, was named after Camp Adair, which was named after Henry Rodney Adair, a soldier and Astorian who was killed in Mexico in 1916. His troops were greatly outnumbered but made a spirited defense. How Many People Live There: 845 What It’s Known For: The city was built on the site of a former military base that was quickly constructed for training during World War II. Adair Village, or simply “Adair,” is the home of Santiam Christian School and an Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife regional office. Where the Locals Hang Out: E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area, three miles to the north of town, offers plenty of opportunities for watching wildlife. Adair County Park has a disc golf course, tennis courts, softball fields and more.

ALBANY Where to Find It: Albany is on the banks of the Willamette River in Linn and Benton counties, 25 miles south of Salem and about 40 miles north of Eugene on Interstate 5. How It Got Its Name: The city was founded in 1848 by Walter and Thomas Monteith and named after Albany, N.Y. How Many People Live There: 50,710 What It’s Known For: Albany is known for the free River Rhythms summer concert series that draws thousands to Monteith Riverpark; for the Albany Civic Theater, one of the Northwest’s oldest theaters; for the Northwest Art & Air Festival in August and for the annual Linn County Veterans Day Parade, the largest such event west of the Mississippi. Where the Locals Hang Out: The Willamette riverfront around Albany offers several parks with many recreational opportunities. Bowman and Bryant parks offer boat access, fishing, swimming and picnicking with easy 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

access to the downtown. An amphitheater in Timber-Linn Park is the site of large concerts. Across the river from downtown, at Takena Landing Park, a 3.2mile loop trail follows the river north from the parking lot. Downtown has a good variety of high-quality restaurants and a farmers market on Saturdays from April to November.

ALPINE Where to Find It: Alpine is in south Benton County, a few miles northwest of Monroe on Alpine Road.

How It Got Its Name: According to a forest hydrologist who lives in Alpine, the unincorporated town is named for the vegetation found in the Hammer Creek Valley in the foothills of the Coast Range. The Klickitat Indians routinely burned the valley, which kept brush and Douglas fir trees at bay, and the only tree that could withstand this routine burning was the valley variety of ponderosa pine. The original settlers called it All Pine, which eventually became Alpine. How Many People Live There: 171 (2010 Census) What It’s Known For: Thanks to signage,

ABOUT OUR TOWNS the most prominent building in this crossroads town is the Alpine Tavern, an oldfashioned watering hole that’s been featured in a nostalgic beer advertisement for Miller High Life. Where the Locals Hang Out: Besides the tavern, there’s the Alpine Community Center that offers a preschool, recycling center, community classes, fitness center and more.

ALSEA Where to Find It: Alsea is about 15 miles west of Philomath on Highway 34. How It Got Its Name: The community is named after the Alsea River, which runs through it. Alsea is believed to be derived from “Alsi,” the name of an Indian tribe that lived at the mouth of the river. How Many People Live There: 164 (2010 Census). About 1,200, including surrounding areas What It’s Known For: The river. Thousands of anglers from throughout the Northwest descend on Alsea for the annual steelhead run. Alsea also is the closest town to the Alsea Hatchery and the Oregon Hatchery Research Center, where fish are bred and studied. Where the Locals Hang Out: Alsea School, which has about 150 students in kindergarten through high school, is the center of the community, and football and basketball games are particularly popular in the Coast Range town. A new library opened near the school in spring 2005.

BELLFOUNTAIN Where to Find It: Bellfountain is located five miles northwest of Monroe, or four miles west of Oregon Highway 99W. How It Got Its Name: Story has it that Bellfountain was named by residents who had moved from a town in Ohio that had the same name. The general area was known in pioneer days as Belknap’s Settlement. How Many People Live There: 15 (2010 Census) What It’s Known For: Bellfountain gained acclaim when its high school basketball team, which consisted of all seven boys in the school, won the state championship in 1937, beating big schools from big cities. It’s an Oregon version of the movie “Hoosiers.” Today, grass seed,

lumber and Christmas trees are the cornerstones for the area’s economy. Where the Locals Hang Out: Bellfountain Park has been used as a local meeting place since 1860, and its 85-foot picnic table — one solid slab of wood — surely is one of the wonders of Benton County.

BLODGETT Where to Find It: Blodgett is 15 miles west of Corvallis on Highway 20. How It Got Its Name: The town was named after an early pioneer settler, William Blodgett, for whom the post office was named in 1888. How Many People Live There: 58 (2010 Census) What It’s Known For: Christmas trees from Blodgett are shipped throughout the nation. The town has an elementary school and is the site of an annual moun-

tain bike race, the Mudslinger, that often lives up to its name. Where the Locals Hang Out: The Blodgett Country Store on Highway 20 has everything from groceries to hardware, as well as a post office and local gossip inside. Residents stop by here for goods, but also to chat and check the postings on the bulletin boards.

BROWNSVILLE Where to Find It: Brownsville is four miles east of Interstate 5 on Highway 228. How It Got Its Name: Brownsville was laid out by James Blakley in 1853 and named in honor of town storekeeper Hugh L. Brown. How Many People Live There: 1,670 What It’s Known For: Brownsville is home to Pioneer Park, site of the annual Pioneer Picnic, Oregon’s oldest continu2014-2015 OUR TOWN

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ABOUT OUR TOWNS ous celebration. The town is also home to the Linn County Historical Museum and a historic downtown shopping district. Portions of the 1986 movie “Stand By Me” were filmed in and around Brownsville. “’Stand by Me’ Day” is held annually on July 23. The annual three-day Bi-Mart Willamette Country Music Festival is held in August just a few miles east of town. It drew sellout crowds of 15,000 a day in 2013. The 2014 BWCMF included headliners Gary Allan, Eric Church and Blake Shelton. Where the Locals Hang Out: Pioneer Park is a popular destination for residents and tourists. A 26-acre park, bordered on two sides by the Calapooia River, it offers ball fields, horseshoe pits, a covered dining pavilion with kitchen, summer swimming, a covered amphitheater with seating for up to 400 people, a playground for children and a limited number of campsites.

CORVALLIS Where to Find It: Corvallis is found at the confluence of the Willamette and Marys rivers, 10 miles west of Interstate 5, halfway between Salem and Eugene. How It Got Its Name: Founder Joseph Avery, a pioneer in the 1840s, named Corvallis, originally called Marysville, by compounding Latin words meaning “heart of the valley.” The name change was made apparently to avoid confusion with Marysville, California, which was on the same stagecoach route. Legend has it that gold headed to the Willamette Valley was accidentally shipped to California and lost, given to a man with the same name as a person in Oregon. How Many People Live There: 55,345 What It’s Known For: Oregon State University, which has an enrollment of more than 25,000, as well as a picturesque campus that is the site of many events. Where the Locals Hang Out: First Street in downtown Corvallis runs along the Willamette River, and on Saturdays during the summer it’s the site of a bustling farmers and artisans market. There’s also a great walking path and some of the tastiest restaurants in town.

FOSTER Where to Find It: Foster is on Highway 20, on the eastern city limits of Sweet Home and on the western edge of Foster Reservoir. How It Got Its Name: The post office there was established in 1892. The community is named for the Foster family, which operated a gristmill and sawmill there, beginning in 1890. How Many People Live There: Not available because it was incorporated into the city of Sweet Home years ago. What It’s Known For: Foster gives its name to the nearby reservoir. Where the Locals Hang Out: Foster Reservoir offers year-round recreation, including fishing, sailing and water-skiing. The Point Restaurant is a longtime favorite eatery.

HALSEY Where to Find It: Halsey is on Oregon Highway 99E, about 18 miles south of Albany. How It Got Its Name: The town was named after William L. Halsey, the vice president of the Willamette Valley Railroad Co., after the railroad reached Albany in 1870 and 18 miles south in 1871. How Many People Live There: About 915 What It’s Known For: The city restored a historic train depot that was built around 1890. The building now houses City Hall, a community center and city museum. Across the street is the post office. Where the Locals Hang Out: The Halsey City Park, located in town along Highway 99E, is a popular place to picnic.

HARRISBURG Where to Find It: Harrisburg is about 26 miles south of Albany on Oregon Highway 99E. How It Got Its Name: Incorporated Oct. 24, 1866, the town was known as Prairie Precinct when D. and A.A. McCully started a store on the banks of the Willamette River. It also was called Thurston before being named Harrisburg. How Many People Live There: 3,630, many of whom now commute to Albany or to larger communities outside Linn County such as Eugene and Salem. What It’s Known For: Harrisburg’s biggest

event of the year is the Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration, which includes food, music performances, a parade, a car show, foot races and fireworks. Where the Locals Hang Out: Harrisburg’s traditional white gazebo in Riverfront Park on the Willamette River is a favorite place to go. It is the center stage for the Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration and used for weddings and family reunions, and summer concerts and movies.

JEFFERSON Where to Find It: Jefferson is just north of the Linn County line in Marion County, about a mile east of Interstate 5 between Albany and Salem. How It Got Its Name: Originally, Jefferson was called Conser’s Ferry after the transSantiam watercraft operated about 1848 by pioneer Jacob Conser. Conser also had his hand in the downriver town of Syracuse, known later as Santiam City. Starting in 1861, the town was renamed Jefferson after the third president of the United States. It was incorporated as a city on Oct. 20, 1870. How Many People Live There: 3,155 What It’s Known For: The city claims to be the “frog jumping capital” of Oregon. Where the Locals Hang Out: A popular place to go in Jefferson is the Santiam River. The south and north forks of the river come together several miles upstream from town and feed into the Willamette River several miles downstream. The river passes within a block of downtown, where there is a public boat launch, and offers excellent boating and fishing opportunities.

KINGS VALLEY Where to Find It: Kings Valley is about 17 miles northwest of Corvallis on the Kings Valley Highway, Highway 223. How It Got Its Name: Named for the family of Nahum King, who settled the area in 1845. How Many People Live There: 65 (2010 Census) What It’s Known For: The biggest industry in town is Christmas trees. The Kings Valley Charter School — formed after the local elementary school closed in 2001 — 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

ABOUT OUR TOWNS Lebanon. Willamette Speedway draws racing fans throughout the summer. Cheadle Lake Park is getting increased use.

LEWISBURG Where to Find It: Lewisburg is located between Corvallis and Adair Village on Highway 99W. How It Got Its Name: Haman C. Lewis, another 1845er, settled near here. How Many People Live There: Not available What It’s Known For: Crescent Valley High School and Mountain View Elementary School are part of this crossroads community. Where the Locals Hang Out: The City Limits Country Store, also called “The Lewisburg Mall,” is the most visible part of Lewisburg, with a gas station.

LYONS offers a K-12 program. Kings Valley also is home to the Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire the second weekend in September. Where the Locals Hang Out: The Fort Hoskins Historical Park and the 586-acre Beazell Memorial Forest are gems in the Benton County parks and natural areas system. Beazell has great trails and the Beazell Forest Education Center. Visitors interested in local history will enjoy Fort Hoskins, built in 1856 to watch over the newly created Indian reservation.

LEBANON Where to Find It: Lebanon is about eight miles east of Interstate 5, where Highways 20 and 34 merge. How It Got Its Name: In 1847, Jeremiah Ralston left Burlington, Iowa, with his wife and six children, crossing the Great Plains to Oregon, where they settled in what is now Lebanon. Ralston, who was born in Lebanon, Tenn., bought the land that is now the city’s business district from squatters for $30 and a yoke of oxen. How Many People Live There: 15,560 What It’s Known For: Ralston Park in downtown Lebanon hosts the city’s annu2014-2015 OUR TOWN

al Christmas tree lighting ceremony, summer concerts and other community events. The Lebanon Strawberry Festival takes place the first full weekend in June and the Star-Spangled Celebration is held on the Fourth of July. The town also is the site of a Lowe’s distribution center and other manufacturing businesses. Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Northwest welcomed its third class of 107 students on Aug. 3. Construction is underway on a 150-bed Veterans Administration home and Japanese garden near the college and Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, and a hotel is planned for 2014 in that area. Business growth is also booming on the south end of town. The new 35,000-square-foot Linn-Benton Community College Advanced Transportation Center, built to be one of the top automotive education facilities in the country, was scheduled to open Sept. 30 in the former Pape manufacturing building on Oak Street. Where the Locals Hang Out: The Lebanon downtown offers locals and visitors a variety of restaurants, coffee shops and entertainment. The historic Kuhn Theater continues to operate in downtown

Where to Find It: Lyons is in east Linn County in what is known as the North Santiam Canyon. How It Got Its Name: The town is named for Irishmen James and Henry Lyons, who established the community around 1880. How Many People Live There: 1,161 What It’s Known For: The area features numerous trails and parks, including the John Neal campground and the Freres and Lyons parks within the city limits. Eighteen acres of parks, trails and fishing areas were added in 2007. The new parks acreage connects to John Neal Memorial Park, Freres Park and Juniper Street. The Fox Valley Cemetery contains the remains of early settlers. Where the Locals Hang Out: A favorite spot is the 30-acre John Neal Memorial Park, which features 40 campsites, picnic shelters, hiking trails through wetlands and beaver ponds, as well as fishing and boating access along the North Santiam River, which boasts a spring Chinook run supplied by the Marion Forks Fish Hatchery.

MILL CITY Where to Find It: Mill City straddles the North Santiam River on Highway 22 in Linn and Marions counties, about seven miles east of Lyons. The post office is

ABOUT OUR TOWNS Linn County. How It Got Its Name: John Shaw and others moved a sawmill from Stayton to this place in 1887 and started the Santiam Lumber Company. In 1888, Shaw had a post office established with the name Mill City. How Many People Live There: 1,870 What It’s Known For: The North Santiam provides great salmon and steelhead fishing and lots of river recreation. Also available are developed parks and trails, and Detroit Reservoir is located just 23 miles to the east. Where The Locals Hang Out: The City Hall was rebuilt after being destroyed by fire.

MILLERSBURG Where to Find It: Millersburg is a long, narrow city just north of Albany. It stretches about five miles north to the Interstate 5/Jefferson Highway interchange. How It Got Its Name: The town, established in 1974, bears the name of a former station on the Oregon and California Railroad line, which was named after a local farming family. How Many People Live There: 1,375, although more than 2,000 people work there at such companies as ATI Wah Chang, Georgia-Pacific, Palm Harbor Homes and American Flakeboard. What It’s Known For: Many people turn out for the Millersburg Community Garage Sale hosted by the Morningstar Grange in May and August and the Community Fair each fall, also hosted by the Grange. Where the Locals Hang Out: Millersburg Park, a quarter-mile off Old Salem Road on Alexander Lane, offers a 17-table picnic pavilion with two baseball diamonds, tennis and basketball courts, horseshoe pits, a jogging path and playground.

MONROE Where to Find It: Monroe is about 16 miles south of Corvallis on Highway 99W. How It Got Its Name: Originally called Starrs Point after a local man who had a nearby store, the name was changed to Monroe in 1874, after the fifth president of the United States, James Monroe. How Many People Live There: 620 What It’s Known For: Monroe is on the

Long Tom River and is an agricultural community. It’s about halfway between Corvallis and Eugene, and people commute from here to jobs in both cities. Where the Locals Hang Out: There’s the city park on the east side of the Long Tom River, or the Dari Mart, which is as much a grocery store as convenience store. And of course, if there’s an extracurricular event at Monroe High School, locals will show their Dragon pride.

PHILOMATH Where to Find It: Philomath is about six miles west of Corvallis. How It Got Its Name: Philomath means “love of learning” in Greek, appropriate since the United Brethren Church opened Philomath College in 1867. How Many People Live There: 4,625 What It’s Known For: The city is a bedroom community for Corvallis. The weekend after the Fourth of July is the Philomath Frolic and Rodeo, frequently voted the top event for the Northwest Pro Rodeo Association. The event features the Main Street Parade, a fiddlers’ jam

session, several dances on the largest outdoor dance floor in the Northwest, carnival rides and a Christian cowboy church service. Where the Locals Hang Out: The Benton County Historical Society & Museum on Main Street is becoming a hot spot thanks to more art exhibits, new historical displays and educational discussions and activities.

SCIO Where to Find It: Scio is about 18 miles northeast of Albany and 12 miles north of Lebanon along Oregon Highway 226. How It Got Its Name: The city of Scio was named for Scio, Ohio, which was named for Chios, a Greek island off the west coast of Turkey. Henry L. Turner and William McKinney built a flour mill at Scio, and when the work was completed Turner suggested McKinney name the town. McKinney chose the name of his former home in Ohio. Another version of the town’s history has Mrs. McKinney choosing the name. How Many People Live There: About 830 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

ABOUT OUR TOWNS The area, which once attracted tourists from all over the state, was also known as Soda Springs and Summer’s Soda before acquiring the name Sodaville. Incorporated in 1880, the town was once considered for the state capital. How Many People Live There: About 320 What It’s Known For: Sodaville hosts a citywide garage sale each July and an annual Blackberry Festival in late August. Where the Locals Hang Out: Sodaville City Park, located in the center of town on Sodaville Road, is a favorite place to go. The park is the site of City Hall. The soda springs still empty into a holding tank beneath City Hall. The park was the first designated state park in Oregon. The state later deeded the park to the city.

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What It’s Known For: Scio is home to the Linn County Lamb and Wool Fair in May, which features a parade, forestry competition, a court of local high school students, sheepdog trials, a fleece and fiber show and a sheepherders’ breakfast. Where the Locals Hang Out: Downtown Scio offers several restaurants for visitors, such as an espresso house called Covered Bridge Coffee on Main Street, and there is a park with picnic tables next to the Depot Museum along the scenic Thomas Creek. A new Main Street bridge has been built over Thomas Creek.

SHEDD Where to Find It: Shedd is located on Oregon Highway 99E, about 13 miles south of Albany. How It Got Its Name: Shedd is named after Capt. Frank Shedd, who arrived with his extended family in 1864. The first settlement here was named Boston and was the site of an important part of mid-valley history, a water-powered gristmill that produced flour for local farmers. The community also was called Shedds and 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

Shedd Station because of the railroad. How Many People Live There: Not available What It’s Known For: In 2004, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department purchased the historic Thompson’s Mills site. It is open for guided tours at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. daily. Selfguided tours will be offered starting in the early winter. The 1913 Bank of Shedd building now houses the Shedd Museum. Where the Locals Hang Out: The Shedd Cafe, a popular local meeting place, is a traditional diner that is the rally point for cruise-ins, meetings of hot rods, muscle cars, motorcycles and restored classics, every Thursday, April through October.

SODAVILLE Where to Find It: Sodaville is about three miles southeast of Lebanon on SodavilleWaterloo Drive. How It Got Its Name: The town derives its name from the mineral springs discovered in 1848 while a local farmer was searching for lost oxen and happened upon a spring with strange tasting water.

Where to Find It: Summit is located between Blodgett and Eddyville on Oregon Highway 180, known locally as the Summit Highway. How It Got Its Name: The site was considered the summit for trains traveling through Benton County from Corvallis to the coast. How Many People Live There: 82 (2010 Census) What It’s Known For: An eclectic mix of residents. Locals put on the Annual Summit Community Talent Show every April as a fundraiser for the Summit Grange, and on the third Saturday in August, the community hosts the Summit Summer Festival. Where the Locals Hang Out: The Summit Grange is the site of many community activities and dances, and the Summit Community Center, located in the old Summit Church, also is a hub of activity.

SWEET HOME Where to Find It: Sweet Home is about 24 miles east of Interstate 5 on U.S. Highway 20. The community lies on the path of the Scenic Byway, which runs from the junction of Highway 228 from I-5 to Sweet Home and continues along Highway 20 from the city up to the Santiam Pass. How It Got Its Name: Two separate settlements named Mossville and Buckhead merged in the 1880s to become the village of Sweet Home. One tradition suggests the origins of the new name are found in a story about the region’s first

ABOUT OUR TOWNS the late John Bass left the home to his pet, Kitty-Kat. Kitty-Kat died in 1995, and the estate was turned over to the city. The home on the property dates to 1916 and serves as City Hall. Where the Locals Hang Out: The Dixie Creek Saloon on Highway 99E is a popular spot.

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Stewart Parker moves a 1944 85-foot ladder truck out of storage in Tangent. The truck originally was used in Centralia, Washington, and was retired from service in Clatskanie, Oregon.

pioneers in the early 1850s, Wesley Powell and William Clark, who built a cabin on their adjoining property line so they could each sleep on their own property to satisfy the requirements of the Donation Land Claim and yet share a kitchen and living space. According to the story, Clark woke up one morning, looked about and said, “Oh, what a home, sweet home!“ How Many People Live There: 9,005 What It’s Known For: Sweet Home is the home of the Sportsman’s Holiday, which is held the second weekend of July, and the Oregon Jamboree, one of the largest country music and camping events in the Northwest, at the end of July or the first weekend in August. The Jamboree has been a popular event since it began in 1992 and has hosted some of the biggest names in country music. The East Linn Museum houses a large collection of artifacts from the Sweet Home area and east Linn County. Where the Locals Hang Out: Foster and Green Peter reservoirs east of town are popular spots for many kinds of recreation. Boaters can access the lakes from one of the many launches along their borders and fishermen use the lakes yearround. A new marina is at the west end of the lake. Fishermen also congregate at the base of Foster Dam, across the river from South Santiam Fish Hatchery. East of the lakes on U.S. Highway 20 and Quartzville Road, the Willamette National

Forest offers a variety of hiking, horse riding and ATV trails.

TANGENT Where to Find It: Tangent is about halfway between Corvallis and Lebanon and six miles south of Albany on Oregon Highway 99E. How It Got Its Name: Settler John Beard gave the land to the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1871, on the condition that the railroad build a train station on the property. The railroad line was — and still is — a tangent through the community. How Many People Live There: 1,180 What It’s Known For: The town has become a center for grass seed production and is the home of the Bass estate, which made national news in 1983 when

Where to Find It: The town of Waterloo at the falls of the South Santiam River is located about three miles east of Lebanon on U.S. Highway 20. How It Got Its Name: In the late 19th century, the place had a sawmill and gristmill, built by Elmore Kees. It was known as Kees Mill. When Kees died, his widow leased the property to John F. Backensto, according to “Oregon Geographic Names.” Litigation ensued among the Kees heirs and other people. John Ambler, a local wit, suggested the name Waterloo after a court decision gave a substantial victory to one party in the contest. How Many People Live There: 230 What It’s Known For: The town is home to Waterloo Park, which is operated by Linn County. This campground is known for its relaxed atmosphere, year-round camping availability, river and fishing access. Where the Locals Hang Out: Locals enjoy fishing below the falls at Waterloo Park or picnicking and camping along the river at the park. There also are two large picnic pavilions on the north edge of town along the river. • Information on name origins from “Oregon Geographic Names,” and Glenn Harrison of the Linn County Historical Society.

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Sergio Rosario of F & W Fence Company shovels dirt into a skid steer operated by Frank O'Connor while working on a project to move the airport's fence closer to Timber-Linn Memorial Park in Albany.

Community Services Utilities

Electricity

Comcast 150 N.W. Lewisburg Ave., Corvallis 2417 S. Santiam Highway, Lebanon 888-824-8264, 541-803-8944 www.comcast.com Service areas: Corvallis-Philomath, Albany, Tangent-Oakville, Lebanon and Sweet Home

Consumers Power Inc. 6990 West Hills Road, Philomath 1900 Oak St., Lebanon 541-929-3124, 800-872-9036 www.cpi.coop Service areas: Parts of Linn, Benton, Lincoln, Lane, Marion and Polk counties (Bill payment stations are located in Albany at Postal Connections and Fred Meyer; in Corvallis at Chintimini Senior Center and Riceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pharmacy; and in Lebanon at the CPI office.)

Monroe Area Communications Inc. 575 Commercial St. 541-847-5135 www.monroetel.com

Energy Assistance Program Community Services Consortium 545 S.W. Second St., Suite A, Corvallis Benton County: 541-752-2840; Linn County: 541928-6335; and Lincoln County: 541-265-3293

Cable Television

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PacificCorp 830 Old Salem Road 541-967-6158 888-221-7070 www.pacificorp.com Pacific Power & Light 1247 Montgomery St. S.E., Albany 541-928-3311 www.midamerican.com

Sanitation Republic Services of Albany-Lebanon 1214 Montgomery St. S.E., Albany 541-928-2551 (Albany) www.sanitation.com Service areas: Linn County and the North Albany area of Benton County

COMMUNITY SERVICES Republic Services of Corvallis 110 N.E. Walnut Blvd. 541-754-0444 www.corvallis.disposal.com Service areas: All of Benton County and parts of Linn County Sweet Home Sanitation 1001 Long St. 541-367-2535 888-325-5068 www.sweethomesanitation.com Service areas: Sweet Home, Brownsville, Halsey and other portions of Linn County

Internet Providers Alyrica Networks Inc. 521 N. 19th St., Philomath 541-929-3330 www.alyrica.net Service areas: Albany, Corvallis, Brownsville, Halsey, Jefferson, Lebanon, Peoria, Philomath, Kiger Island and Independence/Monmouth CenturyLink 890 S. Second St., Lebanon 855-707-4993 www.centurylink.com Service areas: Brownsville, Harrisburg, Lebanon, Shedd and Sweet Home Comcast 150 N.W. Lewisburg Ave., Corvallis 2417 S. Santiam Highway, Lebanon 888-824-8264, 541-803-8944 www.comcast.com Service areas: Linn and Benton counties Exchangenet 314 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis 541-752-2033 www.exchangenet.net Service areas: Linn and Benton counties Peak Internet 1600 S.W. Western Blvd., Suite 180, Corvallis 1900 Oak St., Lebanon 541-754-7325 800-731-4871 www.peakinternet.com Service areas: Linn and Benton counties Natural Gas NW Natural 1970 14th Ave. S.E., Albany 541-926-4253, 800-231-2986 www.nwnatural.com

Telephone

Utility Payments

CenturyLink 890 S. Second St., Lebanon 541-259-7402 www.centurylink.com Service areas: Lebanon, Sweet Home, Brownsville and Shedd

Many area utility providers have local offices where bills can be paid directly. Drop boxes and other payment stations are also available at various locations in Corvallis, Philomath, Albany an outlying areas. Note: Not all utilities will have a drop box or payment station at every location. Online and direct payment options are also available to customers. For specific information, please call the utility’s office listed above.

Monroe Area Communications Inc. 575 Commercial St. 541-847-5135 www.monroetel.com Service area: Monroe Pioneer Telephone Co-op 1304 Main St., Philomath 541-929-1014, 888-929-1014 www.pioneer.net Service areas: Alsea, Bellfountain, Blodgett, Chitwood, Deadwood, Harlan, Horton, King’s Valley, Lobster Valley, Philomath, South Beach, Summit, Tidewater, Triangle Lake, Waldport and Yachats Roome Telecommunications Inc. 705 W. Second St., Halsey 541-369-2211 (Halsey) 541-928-2211 (Albany, Corvallis) 800-343-2211 www.rtinet.com Service area: Halsey 10D Telecom 410 N.W. Walnut, Suite A, Corvallis 541-243-4103 www.10dtelecom.com Service areas: Linn and Benton counties

Water and Sewer • Benton County Public Works 360 S.W. Avery Ave., Corvallis 541-766-6821 • City of Albany Public Works 333 Broadalbin St. S.W. 541-917-7600 • City of Corvallis Public Works 1245 N.E. Third St. 541-766-6916 • City of Lebanon 925 Main St. 541-258-4918 • City of Philomath Public Works 1515 Willow Lane 541-929-3579 • City of Sweet Home 1140 12th Ave. 541-367-6243

Drop Boxes In Albany: City Hall; Postal Connections at Fred Meyer Mall; Safeway. In Corvallis and Philomath: Azetca Musica y Video, Consumer Power Inc., Corvallis Senior Center, Hewlett-Packard Co., OSU Bookstore, and Rice’s Pharmacy. In Lebanon: Lebanon City Hall (curb drop box); Lebanon Senior Center; and Safeway.

Recycling Mixed recycling is easier than ever with more people participating than ever before in Linn and Benton counties. The recovery rate in Benton County is about 44 percent of all waste generated, and 47 percent in Linn County. Corvallis, Philomath and Albany were among the first communities in the state to have a curbside recycling program, which began more than 20 years ago. Republic (Corvallis) 110 N.E. Walnut Blvd. 541-754-0444 www.corvallis.disposal.com Service areas: Corvallis, Philomath, Monroe, Tangent and Adair Village Besides its curbside recycling program, the company sponsors a spring clean-up day in April where people can drop off recyclables and yard waste at designated sites for free; household hazardous waste collection days; fall leaf collection services; and Christmas tree pickup. The dates of special events can be found on the website. There is an onsite recycle depot where computer electronics, scrap metal, plastic bags and cooking oil can be dropped off along with comingled recycling and cardboard. Republic Services (Albany) 1214 Montgomery St. S.E., Albany 541-928-2551 (Albany) www.sanitation.com Service areas: Albany, Lebanon, Millersburg, Scio, Harrisburg and the rural areas of Linn County The website lists what can and can’t be recycled as well as the dates of special leaf pickups and 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

COMMUNITY SERVICES other events, such as hazardous waste collections and spring cleanups. It also links to other sites that help encourage additional recycling, including a swap site. A recycle depot is located nearby on Industrial Way where plastic bags, motor oil, cardboard and comingled recycling can be dropped off. Computer electronics can be dropped off at the northeast end of the lot at the Montgomery Street address between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Recycling Depot Inc. 32987 Brewster Rd., Lebanon 541-259-5454 The facility accepts metal for recycling at no charge, including appliances, stoves, water heaters, microwaves and cars. Numerous restrictions apply, however, so the operators require people to call ahead to make sure their material is acceptable. The Recycling Depot is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, except major holidays. Burcham’s Metals 3407 Pacific Blvd, S.W. Albany 541-926-4616 Purchases scrap metals; drop boxes available. The Green Team Albany First United Methodist Church 1115 28th Ave. S.W., Albany www.albanymethodist.com Provides a list of agencies and businesses that offer recycling of a variety of items including appliances, building materials, clothing, household goods and school supplies. Habitat for Humanity ReStores Stores located in Albany, Corvallis and Lebanon accept used building materials, paint, appliances and furniture. • Albany Habitat ReStore 1225 Sixth Ave. S.E., Albany 541-924-1450 • Benton Habitat ReStore 4840 S.W. Philomath Blvd., Corvallis 541-752-6637 • Lebanon Habitat ReStore 566 Main St., Lebanon 541-451-1234 • Sweet Home Transfer & Recycling 1325 18th Ave., Sweet Home 541-367-2535 Open to the public for solid waste disposal and recycling. Call for restrictions.

Curbside Recycling Republic Services provides customers with one tan recycling roll cart and one gray or blue plastic bin for glass. The bins should be ready for pickup on the curb at 7 a.m. in Corvallis and 6 a.m. in Albany the same day as garbage pickup for most households. (In Monroe, curbside recy2014-2015 OUR TOWN

cling is picked up the first Thursday of the month.) Use the glass only bin for all container glass. Use the tan roll cart for comingled recyclables. There is no need to sort or separate those items placed in the tan roll cart. The following items all are acceptable: • Newspapers: Including inserts • Corrugated cardboard and brown paper bags • Tin cans/aluminum: Including foil and aerosol cans • Mixed paper: Including paper and household mail; paperboard such as shoe and cereal boxes, paper egg cartons and paper tubes; and shiny coated magazines and catalogs. (Staples are OK.) • Plastics: Plastics should be recycled according to shape, not by number. These include bottles, jugs, jars and tubs. All bottles including beverage bottles, soap and shampoo containers and condiment bottles are recyclable. Bottles that have contained hazardous waste are not recyclable. Jugs such as milk, syrup and laundry soap containers can recycle. Recyclable jars include peanut butter or mayonnaise jars. Tubs are fairly soft and flexible plastic containers and include sour cream, margarine and yogurt tubs, nursery pots and buckets five gallons or smaller in size. Certain items cannot be recycled in mixed recycling. They include microwave dishes, lids, spray pumps, plastic bags, food storage containers, motor oil bottles, Styrofoam, hazardous wastes, construction paper, tissue paper, paper towels, tape, food or gum wrappers, ice cream boxes, foil-lined boxes, coffee cups, window glass, light bulbs, Pyrex, ceramics or drinking glasses. For a complete guide to recycling and material preparation, contact Republic Services in Corvallis at 541-754-0444 or in Albany-Lebanon at 541-928-2551.

Drop-off Sites Drop-off sites also are available for people to dispose of their recyclables: • Republic Services: 1439 Industrial Way S.E., Albany; 541-928-2551 • Republic Services: 110 N.E. Walnut Blvd., Corvallis; 541-754-0444 • First Alternative Co-op: 1007 S.W. Third St., Corvallis; 541-753-3115 • Coffin Butte Landfill: 29175 Coffin Butte Rd., 10 miles north of Corvallis; 541-745-7144 • Lebanon Transfer Station: 33370 Brewster Road, Lebanon; 541-451-2533 • Monroe Transfer Station: 24785 Highway 99W, Monroe; 541-847-5351 • Oregon State University: Recycling containers are located throughout the campus. At the end of each school year, the university offers a comprehensive drop-off center for clothing, food, household items and recyclables. These items are redistributed through local community organizations. For more information, call Campus Recycling at 541-737-2925.

Yard Debris Republic Services offers a weekly collection of mixed organics, including food waste with its yard debris collection within the Corvallis city limits. In Albany offers yard debris collection throughout the year to residents within the city limits and will provide containers to residents who request them. These containers will be emptied at the curb on the same day as garbage pickup every other week. Yard debris is defined as lawn clippings, brush, limbs, tree trimmings and prunings. Dirt, gravel, stumps, logs, rocks or bricks will not be accepted. For large amounts of yard waste there is a drop off Location at the public area at Coffin Butte Landfill. Material is hauled to Pacific Region Compost for Composting. Painted and pressure treated wood are not accepted.

Post Offices Most inquiries for postal information can be made by calling the U.S. Postal Service regional calling center at 800-275-8777. Some local post offices’ phone numbers are no longer published and calls are directed to the number above. Information is also available on the Internet at www.usps.com. Office hours for main post offices are noted but substation hours vary per location; call for detailed information.

Albany • Albany Post Office (Main) 525 Second Ave. S.W. 541-924-9691 Open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday through Friday) • Plaza Postal & Shipping 1143 Santiam Highway S.E. 541-926-2744 • Goin’ Postal 630 Hickory St. N.W., No. 120 541-704-9020

Corvallis • Corvallis Post Office (Main) 311 S.W. Second St. 541-752-4358 Open 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday • Oregon State University Bookstore 100 Cascade Hall 541-737-4941 • Schaefers’ Recreation Equipment 1425 N.W. Ninth St. 541-752-4744

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In Outlying Areas • Alsea Post Office 140 E. Main St. 541-487-5981 • Blodgett Post Office 21412 Highway 20 541-453-5771 • Brownsville Post Office 430 N. Main St. 541-466-5937 753 Templeton St. 541-466-5677 • Crabtree Post Office 37640 Crabtree Drive 541-926-0783 • Crawfordsville Post Office 26064 1st St. 541-367-6713 • Eddyville Post Office 20619 Highway 20 541-875-4881 • Foster Post Office 5300 Poplar St. 541-367-6388 • Halsey Post Office 124 N.W. Second St. 541-369-2423 • Harrisburg Post Office 204 Smith St. 541-995-1003 • Jefferson Post Office 152 S. Second St. 541-327-2297 • Lebanon Post Office 55 Walker Road 541-451-5648 • Lyons Post Office 402 Ironwood St. 503-859-2990 • Mill City Post Office 101 S.E. Kingwood St. 503-897-2096 • Monroe Post Office 590 Main St. 541-847-5348 • Philomath Post Office 1140 Applegate St. 541-929-2520 • Scio Post Office 38750 N. Main St. 503-394-4198 • Shedd Post Office 29996 First St. 541-491-3662 • Sweet Home Post Office 1303 Long St. 541-367-6927 • Tangent Post Office 32845 Highway 99E 541-926-6852

Transportation Both Corvallis and Albany offer bus and taxi services. The two cities’ airports feature chartered flight services. Albany is the midWillamette Valley stop for Amtrak train service.

Local Buses Albany Transit System 541-917-7667 www.cityofalbany.net Hours of operation: 6:30 a.m. to 6:20 p.m. Monday through Friday within the city limits, excluding major holidays. One-way fares: $1 for adults (18 and older); 50 cents for seniors, disabled and youths; children under 6 ride free. Discount coupon books: Twenty-ride passes are $17.00 for adults, $8.50 for seniors, disabled and youths. Monthly passes for unlimited rides are $30 for adults and $15.00 for seniors, disabled and youths. These can be purchased at Albany City Hall and the Transit office at Albany Station. Routes: Maps and schedules in English and Spanish can be found at Albany City Hall, Albany Public Library, Samaritan Albany General Hospital, Linn-Benton Community College, the Heritage Mall manager’s office and Fred Meyer. Maps are also available online at www.cityofalbany.net/publicworks/transit. Corvallis Transit System 541-766-6998, 541-766-6916 www.corvallistransit.com Hours buses run: 6:15 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. Monday through Friday; 7:15 a.m. to 8:05 p.m. Saturday Any person wishing to ride the Corvallis Transit System can do so without paying a fare. The system became fareless in 2011. Transfers between CTS and Philomath Connection are free. Routes: Extend north to Good Samaritan Hospital and Walnut Boulevard; south to Rivergreen Avenue; west around Technology Loop and the Sunset Research Park and along West Hills Road to Grand Oaks Park; and east to Cheldelin Middle

School and Hewlett-Packard Co. Most routes originate at the Downtown Transit Center, located at Fifth Street and Monroe Avenue. Schedules and route maps can be picked up at Corvallis City Hall, Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, Corvallis Tourism, the Oregon State University Bookstore and are available online. Beaver Bus Late Night Service 541-602-2430 (Beaver Bus Hotline) Hours buses run: 8:45 p.m. to 2:45 a.m. Thursday through Saturday (Oct-Dec., Jan.- June, when OSU is in session) Fares: Same as CTS; free to any person wishing to ride. Philomath Connection Hours buses run: 6:15 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. Monday through Friday Fares: 75 cents for adults (18 and over); 35 cents for youths (age 6 to 17), seniors and persons with disabilities; 5 years and under ride free; 75 and over free with pass. OSU faculty, staff and students ride free. Discount coupon books and passes: Twenty-ride coupon books are available for $11.25 for adults; $6.50 for seniors, disabled and youths (youths ride free during summer months). Monthly passes for unlimited rides are $18 for adults and $10 for others. Yearly passes are available for $108 for adults and $70 for others. Oregon State University students, faculty and staff ride free with valid ID. Routes: The Philomath Connection provides service to Philomath, portions of Corvallis and the Oregon State University campus. Schedules and route maps are available at CTS locations. Oregon State University Beaver Bus 541-737-2583 Hours buses run: 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Fares: Free to everyone. Four of five buses run academic year only (Sept.-June). Routes: Hits all of the major spots on campus including the bookstore, Reser Stadium and major halls. Signs are posted across campus designating shuttle stops. Curb-to-curb Service

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COMMUNITY SERVICES Personalized bus service is available in Albany, Corvallis and Lebanon for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities. Trips are by reservation only and should be set up during office hours with as much advance notice as possible. Albany Call-a-Ride 541-917-7770 www.cityofalbany.net/departments/public works/transit/call-a-ride-service Office hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday Hours Call-a-Ride vehicles run: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday Fares: $2 per person, one way. Available to Albany residents who are seniors 60 years and older and people of all ages with disabilities who are unable to access fixed route bus services. Benton County Dial-a-Bus 541-752-2615 dialabus.org Office hours (reservations): 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Hours buses run: 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8:50 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Routes/fares: Wheelchair accessible, curbtocurb transportation service is available for Benton County senior citizens 60 years of age and over, and people of all ages with disabilities who are unable to access fixed-route bus service. Riders should call in advance to schedule a ride. Fares are based on one-way trips and vary by destination. Lebanon Dial-a-Bus 541-258-4920 Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday Hours buses run: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday Curb-to-curb transportation for seniors 60 and over, disabled and the general public within the city limits of Lebanon. A 24-hour notice is advised. Sweet Home Dial-a-Bus 541-367-4775 Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday Hours buses run: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday Fares: $1 one way; $10 for 10-ride pass. Rides from Crawfordsville to Cascadia are $2 one-way. Call ahead to schedule a ride. Between Cities 99 Express 605 N.W. 27th St., Corvallis 541-754-2615 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

Hours buses run: 7 a.m. to 7:45 p.m., Monday Through Friday. Routes/Fares: Service runs five days a week from Adair Village to Corvallis. Cost is 75 cents for adults 18 and over and 35 cents for seniors, youth and disabled. Monthly pass: $18 for allriders. Youth under 6 accompanied by a parent or guardian ride free. Twentyride passbooks are available. Cost is $11.25 for adults, $6.50 for youth, seniors, persons with disabilities and Medicare and Oregon Trail card holders. Coast to Valley Express 541-752-2615 www.coasttovalley.com or http://dialabus.org Office hours (reservations): 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Hours buses run: Mornings and afternoons Monday/Wedneday/Friday) Routes/fares: Transportation between Corvallis Albany and Lincoln County is available to the general public. Connections in Newport, Toledo, Eddyville, Philomath, Corvallis, Albany and at the Albany Amtrak station. Reservations are required one to seven days in advance. Fare is $10 adults; $7 seniors, people with disabilities and youth. Six-ride passes are $50 for adults; $36 for seniors, people with disabilities and youth. Corvallis Albany Connection 541-752-2615 dialabus.org Office hours (reservations): 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Days buses run: 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Routes/fares: Transportation between Corvallis and Albany is available to seniors and persons with disabilities. Reservations are required one to seven days in advance. Fare is $4 each way. Greyhound Bus Lines 153 N.W. Fourth St., Corvallis 541-757-1797 or 800-231-2222 Office hours: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5:15 p.m. Sunday Linn-Benton Loop 541-917-7667 www.cityofalbany.net Hours buses run: 6:25 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; Saturday schedule differs; except major holidays. One-way fares: $1.50 for adults, 75 cents for seniors, disabled and youths, free for children 6 years and younger Discount coupon books: Twenty-ride passes are $25.50 for adults, $12.75 for seniors, disabled and youths. Free passes are available to students

with IDs. General public monthly passes are $45 for adults and $22.50 for youth, seniors and disabled. They may be purchased at Albany and Corvallis city halls, Linn-Benton Community College, the Albany Center office or from the loop driver. Routes: Bus service runs between Albany and Corvallis on Highways 20 and 34, including stops at Linn-Benton Community College, Heritage Mall, Oregon State University and HewlettPackard Co. Schedules can be found at the following Corvallis locations: Corvallis-Benton County Library, Corvallis City Hall and the Community Services Consortium. At Oregon State University, schedules are available at the front guard station, the bookstore, Campus Hero, the Valley Library and the Memorial Union business office. In Albany, pick up a schedule at Albany City Hall, Albany Chamber of Commerce, main and downtown Albany libraries, Fred Meyer, Samaritan Albany General Hospital, the Albany Visitors Association, Social Security office and at LBCC in the Albany Center Office. Linn Shuttle 880 18th Ave., Sweet Home 541-367-4775 www.linnshuttle.com Hours buses run: 6:25 a.m. to 7:35 p.m. Monday through Friday One-way fares: $1 for general public and seniors. Ten-ride tickets available for $10. Routes: The bus makes six round trips a day leaving from the Sweet Home Senior Center, 880 18th Ave. Three stops are made in Lebanon (including Wal-Mart and the LBCC Center) and then it continues to Albany where it makes stops at Linn-Benton Community College, downtown, the train depot and Target. Departures are scheduled at 7 and 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. A detailed Schedule is available online.

Taxis • 1Cab Incorporated Albany 541-223-6000 • ABC Taxi, Albany 541-967-8294 • Ali Taxi, Corvallis 541-829-1103 • Auto-Taxi, Corvallis 541-231-7203 • Beaver Cab, Corvallis 541-224-8851 www.beavercab.biz • Econo-Cab, Lebanon & Albany 541-926-7433 • Going Green Taxi, Corvallis 541-738-9000 • The Other One Taxi, Albany 541-936-2939 • Pacific Cab, Albany 541-791-9668

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Passenger Trains Albany Train Depot 110 10th Ave. S.W. 541-928-0885; 800-872-7245 www.amtrak.com Served by daily, round-trip Amtrak trains and Thruway Motorcoaches moving through the Eugene-Portland-Seattle-Vancouver corridor.

Airports • Albany Municipal Airport 525 Aviation Way (east of Interstate 5) 541-917-7605 • Corvallis Municipal Airport 5695 S.W. Airport Ave., Corvallis 541-766-6916 • Eugene Airport 28801 Douglas Drive 541-682-5544 • Salem Airport 2990 25th St. S.E.

503-588-6314

Airport Shuttles Hut Airport Shuttle 3410 Spicer Drive S.E., Albany 2500 Western Blvd., Corvallis 541-926-2525 www.hutshuttle.com Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through

Friday Phone Reservations: 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Provides shuttle service from both Albany and Corvallis to the Portland airport. Both oneway and round-trip tickets are available. Service in Albany is based at the Phoenix Inn Suites, 3410 Spicer Road S.E., near the Linn County Fair & Expo Center. Service in Corvallis is based at the Hilton Garden Inn, 2500 S.W. Western Blvd., with pickups available at the Oregon State University Memorial Union, 2501 S.W. Jefferson Ave. Daily departures from Corvallis begin at 2 a.m. and from Albany at 2:30 a.m.; the last run to Portland is at 10 p.m. The shuttle leaves the Portland airport at 4:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. daily.

Media Outlets Newspapers Albany Democrat-Herald 600 Lyon St. S.W., Albany 541-926-2211 www.democratherald.com Contains up-to-date news and stories from Linn County and parts of Polk, Benton and Marion counties. Also contains classified ads, real estate listings, links to other Oregon papers owned by Lee Enterprises and information about Albany. Daily circulation: 15,677;

Sunday circulation: 16,372. Contact information: Regional Publisher: Rick Parrish General Manager, Mid-Valley Media: Mike McInally, 541-758-9502; mike.mcinally@lee.net Editor: Mike McInally, 541-812-6097; mike.mcinally@lee.net City Editor: Kim Jackson, 541-812-6098; kim.jackson@lee.net Sunday Editor: Steve Lundeberg, 541-812-6110; steve.lundeberg@lee.net Circulation: 541-812-6115 Classified Advertising: 541-812-6112 Newsroom email: news@democratherald.com Corvallis Gazette-Times 600 S.W. Jefferson Ave., Corvallis 541-753-2641 www.gazettetimes.com For more than a century, the leading source of news and advertising information about Corvallis and Benton County, including Oregon State University and the Beavers sports teams. Updates daily on website at www.gazettetimes.com. Daily circulation: 11,133; Sunday circulation: 11,181. Contact information: Regional Publisher: Rick Parrish, Editor/General Manager, Mid-Valley Media: Mike McInally, 541-758-9502; mike.mcinally@lee.net Sunday Editor: Steve Lundeberg, 541-812-6110; steve.lundeberg@lee.net Circulation: 541-758-9527 Classified Advertising: 541-758-9562 Newsroom email: news@gazettetimes.com

ON THE AIR IN THE MID-VALLEY Radio stations listeners can pick up in the mid-valley (reception varies): FM stations KGRI 88.1 Cont. Christian (Lebanon) KBVR 88.7 College (Corvallis) KLCC 89.7 Public radio (Eugene) KBOO 90.7 Community radio (Portland, rebroadcast on 104.3 for Corvallis/Albany) KWAX 91.1 Classical (Eugene) KRVM 91.9 Community radio (Eugene) KGON 92.3 Classic rock (Portland) KKNU 93.3 Country (Eugene) KPDQ 93.9 Religious (Portland) KMGE 94.5 Soft rock (Eugene) KNRK 94.7 Alternative Rock (Portland) KSND 95.1 Spanish (Monmouth) KUJZ 95.3 Sports (Creswell) KZEL 96.1 Classic rock (Eugene) KYCH 97.1 Adult contemporary (Portland) KUPL 98.7 Classic country (Portland) KOOL 99.1 Oldies (Eugene) KWJJ 99.5 Country (Portland)

KRKT 99.9 Country (Albany) KKRZ 100.3 Top 40 (Portland) KXL 101.1 News, talk (Portland) KFLY 101.5 Rock (Corvallis) KINK 101.9 Adult contemporary (Portland) KEHK 102.3 Contemporary rock (Eugene) KYTE 102.7 Adult contemporary (Newport) KPIK 102.9 Oldies (Stayton) KOPB 103.1 Oregon Public Broadcasting (Corvallis) KNRQ 103.7 Rock (Lebanon) KDUK 104.7 Top 40 (Eugene) KRSK 105.1 Adult contemporary (Portland) KLOO 106.3 Classic rock (Albany) KLTH 106.7 Oldies (Portland) KLVU 107.1 Christian, K-Love network (Lebanon) KVMX 107.5 Adult comtemporary (Portland) KHPE 107.9 Contemporary Christian (Albany) AM stations KOAC 550 Public radio (Corvallis) KUGN 590 News/talk (Eugene) KPOJ 620 Sports (Portland)

KXOR 660 Spanish Religious (Junction City) KFIR 720 News/talk (Sweet Home) KXTG 750 Sports (Portland) KWIL 790 Traditional Christian (Albany) KKNX 840 Oldies (Eugene) KPAM 860 News/Sports (Portland) KWIP 880 Regional Mexican (Dallas) KSHO 920 Adult standards (Lebanon) KWBY 940 Regional Mexican (Woodburn) KTHH 990 Comedy (Albany) KFXX 1080 Sports (Portland) KPNW 1120 Talk (Eugene) KEX 1190 Full service/news/talk (Portland) KPJC 1220 Christian hits (Salem) KEJO 1240 Sports (Corvallis) KLOO 1340 Talk (Corvallis) KZZD 1390 Spanish (Salem) KYKN 1430 Talk/sports (Salem) KCKX 1460 Country (Stayton) KBZY 1490 Oldies (Salem) KGAL 1580 Talk (Lebanon) 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

COMMUNITY SERVICES Lebanon Express 90 E. Grant St., Lebanon 541-258-3151 Email: lebanon.express@lee.net www.lebanon-express.com Managing Editor: Audrey Gomez, 541-259-3109; audrey.gomez@lee.net Published every Wednesday Weekly circulation: 2,316 The Times 343 Main St., Brownsville 541-466-5311 Email: thetimes089@centurytel.net www.thebrownsvilletimes.com Publishers: Vance & Holly Parrish Published every Wednesday Weekly circulation: 783 The New Era 1313 Main St., Sweet Home 541-367-2135 Email: news@sweethomenews.com www.sweethomenews.com Publisher: Scott Swanson Editor: Scott Swanson Published every Wednesday Weekly circulation: 1,851 Itemizer Observer 147 S.E. Court St., Dallas 503-623-2373 nadams@polkio.com www.polkio.com Publisher: Nancy J. Adams Editor: Kurt Holland Serves Polk County area Published every Wednesday Weekly circulation: 4,751 Newport News-Times 831 N.E. Avery St., Newport 541-265-8571 Email: publisher@newportnewstimes.com www.newportnewstimes.com Publisher: Jeremy Burke Editor: Steve Card Published every Wednesday and Friday Circulation: 7,011

Publishers Grapevine Publications Inc. 3650 N.E. Canterbury Circle, Corvallis 541-754-0583 Publishes books on finance, math, science and technology Lyrical Learning 8008 N.W. Cardwell Hill Drive, Corvallis 541-754-3579 Email: lyricallearning@proaxis.com www.lyricallearning.com Specializes in science learning materials, using music as a teaching tool New Moon Publishing 217 S.W. Second St., Corvallis 541-757-8477 www.growingedge.com Publisher of the indoor and outdoor gardening magazine, The Growing Edge Oregon State University Press 121 The Valley Library, Corvallis 541-737-3166 Email: osu.press@oregonstate.edu osupress.oregonstate.edu/contact Publishes books primarily with Northwest interest

Periodicals

information on a range of assistance needs for low-income residences. Provides information on food, jobs, family planning, housing, finances, emergency food and housing, substance abuse or domestic violence. They also publish a LinnBenton Resource Directory which lists most of the local nonprofit service agencies in the area. Co-Op Thymes 1007 S.E. Third St., Corvallis 541-753-3115, ext. 321 Email: thymes@firstalt.coop www.firstalt.coop Published monthly by First Alternative Co-op Circulation: 5,000 Generations 1400 Queen Ave. S.E., Suite 206, Albany 541-924-8421 Email: bfox@communityservices.us A quarterly publication of Cascades West Senior & Disability Services and retired and senior volunteer programs Oregonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Agricultural Progress 422 Kerr Administration Building, Corvallis 541-737-3311 Email: oregonprogress@oregonstate.edu www.oregonprogress.oregonstate.edu Editor: Peg Herring, peg.herring@oregon state.edu Published quarterly by the Agricultural Experiment Station, Oregon State University Circulation: 12,000

Calyx 216 S.W. Madison Ave., Suite 7, Corvallis 541-753-9384 Email: info@calyxpress.org www.calyxpress.org A journal of art and literature by women published twice a year, as well as a publisher of books on similar topics

Oregon Stater 204 CH2M Alumni Center, Corvallis 541-737-2351; 877-678-2837 Email: osualum@oregonstate.edu www.osualum.com Editor: Kevin Miller, kevin.miller@oregonstate.edu Published three times annually by the OSU Alumni Association

The Compass 250 Broadalbin, Suite 2A, Albany 541-758-2644 www.communityservices.us Editor: Dee Teem, 758-2644; dteem@communityservices.us Published by Community Services Consortium monthly to provide access to local resource

Rubber Stamp Madness 216 S.W. Madison Ave., Suite 17, Corvallis 541-752-0075; 877-782-6762 Email: rsm@rsmadness.com www.rsmadness.com Editor: Roberta Sperling Quarterly magazine devoted to rubber stamps.

The Commuter Linn-Benton Community College 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany 541-917-4451 Email: commuter@linnbenton.edu www.commuter.linnbenton.edu Adviser: Rob Priewe Serves the campus of Linn-Benton CC Oregon State University Daily Barometer 118 Memorial Union East, OSU campus, Corvallis 541-737-3374 E-mail: kami.hammerschmith@oregonstate.edu www.dailybarometer.com Serves the campus of Oregon State University 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

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Amanda Cowan | Corvallis Gazette-Times

Hostess Anna Humphreys, left, prepares for the next customer while working at the downtown Corvallis Block 15 location on Aug. 15. Block 15 recently announced plans to open a third location in south Corvallis.

Area Commerce t first glance, the economies of Linn and Benton counties might seem like very different animals. Benton County, with a solid economic anchor in Oregon State University, typically has one of the lowest unemployment levels in Oregon, while Linn, with its heavy reliance on manufacturing, frequently has one of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highest jobless rates. But look a little closer and you begin to see all kinds of connections between the two. Corvallis, with its relatively high home prices and chronic short-

age of rental housing, forces many people who work there to live in Albany, Lebanon or other nearby communities, feeding a steady stream of east-west commuter traffic on Highways 20 and 34. Land availability, zoning rules and access to Interstate 5 have lured many of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s larger retail outlets to Linn County. With the Heritage Mall, CostCo and Walmart, Albany has become a regional shopping destination, creating additional economic links between the two counties.

Samaritan Health Services is another factor tying the region together, with more than 4,000 employees around the mid-valley. While most of its activities are concentrated around the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center complex in Corvallis, the nonprofit health care network also operates hospitals in Albany and Lebanon (as well as two in Lincoln County) and is developing a medical school campus in Lebanon. Education plays a role as well. While OSU is a powerful magnet drawing 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

AREA COMMERCE students from Linn County, LinnBenton Community College pulls them the other way, to LBCC’s main campus in Albany. Still, each county has its distinct economic strengths. Education, health care and high tech are the linchpins of Benton County’s economy. OSU is the largest employer by far, with more than 11,000 faculty, staff and students on the payroll. Samaritan Health and the Corvallis Clinic provide a combined total of 3,300 jobs. Hewlett-Packard’s Corvallis campus, while far less crowded now than in the inkjet glory days of the 1990s, still employs close to 2,000 people. It also serves as the nucleus (along with OSU) of a vigorous technology sector that includes a regional office of global engineering firm CH2M Hill (founded in Corvallis in 1946), the headquarters of the Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute and a number of up-and-coming firms in process automation, pharmaceuticals and nuclear energy. Benton County’s agricultural sector is known mainly for Christmas tree production, although grass seed and wheat are also significant crops, and private timberlands cover a substantial swath of the Coast Range. Linn County has a solid, if somewhat cyclical, manufacturing base. Albany and Millersburg are home to a cluster of refineries that work in refractory metals and exotic alloys for the aerospace and defense industries, including ATI (with three Albany-area plants) and Selmet. Oregon Freeze Dry, National Frozen Foods and Stahlbush Island Farms anchor the food processing sector. Warehousing is important as well, with a Target distribution center in Albany and a Lowe’s distribution center in Lebanon. Wood products has been showing signs of a post-recession recovery, with a number of mills in the county turning out pulp and paper, veneer and dimensional lumber, while large private timber holdings in the Cascades have helped replace some of the logging jobs lost to harvest restrictions on federal lands. 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

Jesse Skoubo | Albany Democrat-Herald

South Albany students Kaysea Hoffman and Clay Hubbard pile cut boards together at Kenagy farm in North Albany.

There are also several plants building manufactured homes. Agriculture remains very important, with Linn County known as the grass

seed capital of the world. Wheat acreage is on the rise, while dairy farming and livestock production also contribute to the sector.

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CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE Albany Area Chamber of Commerce 435 First Ave. W., Albany 541-926-1517 Email: info@albanychamber.com www.albanychamber.com Corvallis Chamber of Commerce 420 N.W. Second St., Corvallis 541-757-1505 Email: info@corvallischamber.com www.corvallischamber.com

Tri-County Chamber of Commerce (Junction City-Harrisburg-Monroe) 341 W. Sixth St., Junction City 541-998-6154 Email: rick@tri-countychamber.com www.tri-countychamber.com Lebanon Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center 1040 S. Park St., Lebanon 541-258-7164 Email: shelly@lebanon-chamber.org www.lebanon-chamber.org

Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce 1010 Applegate St., Philomath 541-929-2454 Email: director@philomathchamber.org www.philomathchamber.org Sweet Home Chamber of Commerce 1575 Main St., Sweet Home 541-367-6186 Email: info@sweethomechamber.com www.sweethomechamber.com

Top 10 Lists

Top Property Taxpayers

Top Employers

BENTON COUNTY (2013)

BENTON COUNTY 1 Oregon State University 2 Samaritan Health Services 3 Hewlett-Packard Co. 4 Corvallis School District 5 Corvallis Clinic 6 City of Corvallis 7 Benton County 8 CH2M Hill 9 Safeway 10 Children’s Farm Home

1 Hewlett-Packard Co. 2 Comcast Corp. 3 PacifiCorp 4 Hollingsworth & Vose 5 Mountainview Apts 6 Avery Investments LLC 7 NW Natural 8 Starker Forests Inc. 9 Witham Hill Oaks Apts. 10 American Campus

11,647 2,765 1,800 775 608 420 375 347 272 247

Tax $4,131,153 $785,928 $522,263 $383,302 $364,903 $342,238 $322,672 $316,786 $277,178 $266,605

Real Market Value $289,192,280 $66,577,875 $36,111,000 $24,706,182 $28,116,536 $25,109,098 $24,828,000 $56,649,561 $26,703,997 $24,225,288

Source: Benton County Assessor’s Office

LINN COUNTY (2013) LINN COUNTY 1 Samaritan Health Services 2 ATI (Oremet-Wah Chang) 3 Greater Albany Pub. Schools 4 Linn-Benton Comm. College 5 Linn County 6 Stahlbush Island Farms 7 Target Distribution Center (tie) Lowe’s Distribution Center 9 Georgia-Pacific/GP Resins 10 Oregon Freeze Dry

1,590 1,430 1,056 974 707 550 500 500 450 388

1 Lowe’s HIW 2 Weyerhaeuser 3 Target Corp. 4 PacifiCorp 5 Wah Chang 6 Centurylink 7 Fort James 8 Comcast 9 Oremet 10 NW Natural

Tax $1,634,731 $1,480,520 $1,285,008 $1,276,790 $1,184,721 $1,175,494 $1,059,219 $962,926 $917,768 $801,163

Real Market Value $90,784,536 $131,861,160 $74,484,570 $91,094,000 $106,175,730 $72,782,200 $134,081,210 $74,211,516 $54,455,350 $49,446,000

Source: Linn County Assessor’s Office

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HEALTH CARE

David Patton | Albany Democrat-Herald

Angela Smith teaches spin classes at SamFit in North Albany, and was also the instructor with the new Linn-Benton Community College Triathlon Training Clinics.

Health Care In an emergency, call 911

Immediate Help Albany

Samaritan Albany General Hospital 1046 Sixth Ave. S.W. 541-812-4000 Open 24 hours Urgent Care Walk-in Clinic 1700 Geary St. S.E. 541-812-5500 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

HEALTH CARE Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas, but open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. other holidays. Urgent Care Walk-in Clinic 400 Hickory St. N.W., Suite 303 541-812-5275 Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Corvallis The Corvallis Clinic Immediate Care Center 3680 N.W. Samaritan Drive 541-754-1282 Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends and some holidays. Closed Christmas. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center 3600 N.W. Samaritan Drive 541-768-5111 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Samaritan Urgent Care Center 5232 S.W. Philomath Blvd. 541-768-4970 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Lebanon Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital 525 N. Santiam Highway 541-258-2101 Open 24 hours Urgent Care Walk-in Clinic 35 Mullins Drive, Suite 2 541-451-7915 Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Closed Christmas and Thanksgiving, but open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. other holidays.

Finding a Doctor Find-a-Physician A free service of The Corvallis Clinic, Find-a-Physician can provide help in referring patients for primary and specialty care physicians in the region. In addition, it provides assistance to groups looking for an expert to speak on a health care topic. Call 541-7573757 (Corvallis). Find-a-Physician information is available online at www.corvallisclinic.com/ findaphysician. Physician Referral Network A free service of Samaritan Health Services Inc., providing referral information for primary and specialty care physicians in the region, and can assist a group with locating a speaker on a health topic. Call 541-768-5121 or 800-863-5241 for more information. Physician profiles and referrals are available online at www.samhealth.org.

Finding a Dentist The following free referral service performs background and reference checks on participating dentists. It is funded by fees from those dentists. Dental Referral Service: 800-577-7317.

Hospitals & Clinics Samaritan Health Services Inc. www.samhealth.org Samaritan Health Services is a nonprofit regional network of hospitals, physicians clinics and senior care facilities employing more than 5,000 people. The network serves more than 250,000 residents in Benton, Lincoln, Linn and portions of Marion and Polk counties. Samaritan operates Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis, Samaritan Albany General Hospital, Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital in Lincoln City and Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport. Senior care and

assisted living is provided at Wiley Creek Community in Sweet Home, and a regional hospice house operated by Samaritan Evergreen Hospice is located in Albany. Samaritan has been nationally recognized for high-quality programs and outcomes. Its regional cancer center, based in Corvallis, has earned the highest level of accreditation, and its heart, vascular, stroke and orthopedics programs have received national awards for quality outcomes. Samaritan also is actively involved in the education of health professionals including physicians, nurses and technologists. Samaritan Health Services Research Institute supports healthrelated grants, contracts and clinical trials designed to help improve patient care and quality. Samaritan also operates health and fitness centers in Albany, Corvallis and Lebanon, where health education is paired with fitness for optimal health results. The Oregon Health Plan â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which provides subsidized health care to 54,000 Linn, Benton and Lincoln County residents â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is administered by Samaritan Health Services under the name InterCommunity Health Network Coordinated Care Organization. Also, our patient assistance program helps Samaritan patients without insurance obtain needed medications at no cost from national pharmaceutical companies through the Samaritan Medical Assistance Program. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center 3600 N.W. Samaritan Drive, Corvallis 541-768-5111 A 188-bed hospital with 24-hour-emergency care, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center serves as the hub for Samaritan Health Services. It offers a cancer center and the Samaritan Heart & Vascular Institute, neurosurgery and adult mental health services. Home health services for the region are centralized in Corvallis. The 6,500square-foot Mario Pastega House 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

HEALTH CARE serves hundreds of people each year as a no-cost or low-cost home away from home for patients of Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center and their families. Samaritan Albany General Hospital 1046 Sixth Ave. S.W., Albany 541-812-4000 A 79-bed hospital with 24-hour emergency care Samaritan Albany General Hospital has operated in the greater Albany area since 1924. Hospital services include a Trauma Level III Emergency Department, a 6,400square-foot Critical and Cardiac Unit, 36-bed Acute Care Unit, Physical Rehabilitation, the Women’s Center (offering homelike birthing suites and a variety of expectant parent classes), Lifeline personal response service, infusion services, same-day surgeries, maternity care coordinators and stateof-the-art diagnostic imaging, including mammography, stereotactic biopsy, digital angiography and MRI. In an effort to help military families be together for the miracle of birth, the Women’s Center at SAGH offers a high-tech camera which is able to broadcast a secure video feed from any of the center’s birth suites. This new technology allows military fathers serving overseas to watch the birth of their child live from a designated computer. The feed is also interactive, allowing new moms and dads to interact during and after birth. A new Samaritan Medical and Diagnostics Center opened in North Albany off of Hickory Street N.W. Samaritan Valley Imaging Services, a cancer resource center and Samaritan Willamette Valley Open MRI, the first open MRI service in the mid-valley, is located on the first floor. Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital 525 Santiam Highway 541-258-2101 A critical access hospital with 24-hour emergency care SLCH houses a Health Career and Training Center, which features 12,630 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

square feet of instructional space, including six classrooms, a simulation lab and advanced technological equipment and resources. The space accommodates various training opportunities, as well as community events. The hospital has also been named one of the nation’s “Top 100” hospitals in the recent past by Mercer Management Company and Healthcare Information Agency. The hospital also features an 11,250square-foot healing garden, with waterfalls, koi ponds and native Oregon plants. A spacious birthing room with hot tub overlooks the garden. O t h e r c l i n i c s a n d p ro v i d e r s a f f i l i a t e d with Samaritan Health Services

ALBANY • Albany Internal Medicine Group 1086 Seventh Ave. S.W., 541-967-4249 • Albany Laser Services 705 Elm St. S.W., Suite 200, 541-8124868 • Albany Obstetrics & Gynecology 705 Elm St. S.W., Suite 200, 541-8124850 • Calapooia Family Medicine 1100 Seventh Ave. S.W., 541-926-9329 • Mid-Valley Children’s Clinic 734 Elm St. S.W., 541-812-5111 • Samaritan Albany Pulmonology 400 Hickory St. N.W., Suite 200, 541812-5877 • Samaritan Albany Surgical Associates 705 Elm St. S.W., Suite 300, 541-8124580 • Samaritan Breast Surgical Specialists 400 Hickory St. N.W., Suite 300, 541812-5834 • Samaritan Cancer Resource Center 400 Hickory St. N.W., 541-812-5888 • Samaritan Family Medicine, Geary Street 1700 Geary St. S.E., 541-812-5570 • Samaritan Family Medicine, North Albany 400 Hickory St. N.W., Suite 302, 541812-5700

• Samaritan Hand Therapy and Upper Extremity Therapy 400 Hickory St. N.W., Suite 302, 541812-4920 • Samaritan Heartspring Wellness Center, Albany 1700 Geary St. S.E., 541-812-5656 • Samaritan Internal Medicine & Pediatric Specialists 400 Hickory St. N.W., 541-812-5700 • Samaritan Mental Health 1052 29th Ave. S.W., 541-812-5060 • Samaritan Mid-Valley Orthopedics 832 Elm St. S.W., Suite 101, 541-8125820 • Samaritan Obstetrics & Gynecology, N. Albany 400 Hickory St. N.W., Suite 302, 541812-5700 • Samaritan Occupational Medicine 2615 Willetta St. S.W., Suite C2, 541812-5600 • Samaritan Orthopedics — Luis Vela, DO 3620 N.W. Samaritan Drive, Suite 101, 541-768-6300 • Samaritan Rebound Physical Therapy 400 Hickory St. N.W., Suite 201, 541812-5840 • Wren Obstetrics & Gynecology 631 Elm St., 541-812-4900 • Samaritan Valley Imaging Services 400 Hickory St. N.W., 541-812-5200 • Samaritan Urology, Albany 631 Elm St. S.W., 541-812-4388 • Samaritan Urology, Elm Street 832 Elm St. S.W., Suite 102, 541-8125820

BROWNSVILLE • Samaritan Family Medicine, Brownsville 157 Spaulding St., 541-451-6940

CORVALLIS • International Travel Clinic 3640 N.W. Samaritan Drive, Suite 210, 541-768-5810 • Samaritan Ambulatory Infusion Center — a department of Samaritan Albany General Hospital 3615 N.W. Samaritan Drive, Suite G-12, 541-768-7880

HEALTH CARE

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HEALTH CARE • Samaritan Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center 3620 N.W. Samaritan Drive, 541-7684810 • Samaritan Pediatrics 3517 N.W. Samaritan Drive, 541-7684900 • Samaritan Plastic and Reconstructive S ur g e r y 996 N.W. Circle Blvd., Suite 103, 541768-4370 • Samaritan Regional Cancer Center 501 N.W. Elks Drive, 541-768-5220 • Samaritan Rheumatology 2358 N.W. Kings Blvd., Suite 100 541768-5800 • Samaritan Surgical Specialists 3615 N.W. Samaritan Drive, 541-7685930 David Patton | Albany Democrat-Herald

A crew from Kurisu International uses a crane to place boulders during construction of the garden on the Samaritan Health Services Campus in Lebanon.

• Samaritan Bariatric Surgery Program 3517 N.W. Samaritan Drive, Suite 100 541-768- 4280 • Samaritan Corvallis Mammography Services 3615 N.W. Samaritan Drive, 541-7685060 • Samaritan Family Medicine, Resident Clinic 3517 N.W. Samaritan Drive, 541-7685142 • Samaritan Family Medicine, Southwest 5234 S.W. Philomath Blvd., 541-7687300 • S a m a r i t a n G y n e c o l o g y & Su r g i c a l Associates 400 N.W. Walnut Blvd., Suite 300, 541768-4680 • Samaritan Heart & Vascular Institute 3600 N.W. Samaritan Drive, 541-7684880 • Samaritan Heartspring Wellness Center, Corvallis 990 N.W. Circle Blvd., Suite 101, 541768-6412 • Samaritan Hematology & Oncology Consultants 3640 N.W. Samaritan Drive, 541-7684950 • Samaritan Home Infusion 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

3615 N.W. Samaritan Drive, Suite G-11, 541-768-5360 • Samaritan Infectious Disease 3640 N.W. Samaritan Drive, Suite 210, 541-768-5810 • Samaritan Internal Medicine 3521 N.W. Samaritan Drive, Suite 201, 541-768-5140 • Samaritan Kidney Specialists 3615 N.W. Samaritan Drive, Suite 203, 541-768-6930 • Samaritan Mental Health 3509 N.W. Samaritan Drive, 541-7685235 • Samaritan Mental Health Family Center 3539 N.W. Samaritan Drive, 541-7684620 • Samaritan Neurosurgery 3615 N.W. Samaritan Drive, Suite 210 541-768-4501 • Samaritan OB/GYN 3640 N.W. Samaritan Drive, Suite 270, 541-768-5300 • Samaritan Obstetrics & Gynecology, Resident Clinic 3517 N.W. Samaritan Drive, Suite 202, 541-768-5400 • Samaritan Occupational Medicine 5234 S.W. Philomath Blvd., Suite B, 541-768-6211

LEBANON • East Linn Health Center 100 Mullins Drive, Suite A-1, 541-4516920 • Main Street Family Medicine 191 N. Main St., 541-451-7940 • Mid-Valley Medical Plaza 425 N. Santiam Highway, 541-451-7800 • Mid-Valley OB/GYN 701 N. Fifth St., Suite C1020, 541-4517250 • Mid-Valley Pediatrics 701 N. Fifth St. Suite C1020, 541-4517820 • Park Street Clinic 325 Park St., 541-451-7200 • Samaritan Lebanon Surgical Associates 100 Mullins Drive, Suite C-1, 541-4516412 • Samaritan Medical Home 425 N. Santiam Highway, 541-451-6960 • Samaritan Orthopedics 100 Mullins Drive, Suite D-3, 541-4517540

SWEET HOME • Sweet Home Family Medicine 679 Main St., 541-367-5158 • Sweet Home Physical Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine 646 Holley Road, 541-451-6272

HEALTH CARE

SamFit fitness centers SamFit is open to everyone, with memberships starting at about $1 per day. To learn more about their health and fitness programs, as well as the classes they offer, visit www.samfit.org. ALBANY 380 Hickory St. NW, 541-812-3300 CORVALLIS 777 N.W. Ninth St., 541-768-5850 LEBANON 35 Mullins Drive, Suite 3, 541-451-6990

The Corvallis Clinic www.corvallisclinic.com As the largest independent, physicianled multispecialty medical group, The Corvallis Clinic has served the midWillamette Valley since 1947. With seven locations, approximately 105 physicians and more than 600 employees, the clinic is the fifth-largest employer in Corvallis. The Corvallis Clinic has met the highest level of certification in Oregon as a Patient Centered Medical Home. In addition, The Clinic is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance as a medical home and is participating in a federal health care program under Medicare. Standards of care considered for certification include accessibility, comprehensive, coordinated and patient and family centered. The Clinic’s multi-specialty offerings give patients access to comprehensive services and quality care. Its patient portal, My Clinic Connection, gives patients online access to their health records and test results. Specialties offered at The Corvallis Clinic include: allergy and immunology, behavioral health, dermatology, endocrinology, family medicine, gastroenterology, internal medicine, general surgery, neurology, obstetrics and

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Oregon State University professor Balz Frei is a world leader in the study of vitamin C, as well as other antioxidants and micronutrients, and in the prevention or treatment of cardiovascular diseases and other health problems.

gynecology, occupational medicine, oncology and hematology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, otolaryngology, pediatrics, physical medicine, podiatry, pulmonary medicine, rheumatology, sleep medicine and urology. In addition, The Clinic has an on-site laboratory, pharmacy, optical center, hearing aid and audiology service, physical therapy department, radiology department and a nutrition counseling office. The Clinic’s diagnostic capability includes magnetic resonance imaging, bone densitometry, positron emission tomography and nuclear medicine. Patients also have access to new medicines and technologies through the Clinical Research Center. The Corvallis Clinic medical group includes:

ALBANY • The Corvallis Clinic at Waverly Drive/Albany

1705 Waverly Drive S.E., 541-967-8221 Occupational Medicine 1705 Waverly Drive S.E., 541-928-6421 • The Corvallis Clinic at North Albany Village 601 Hickory St. N.W., 541-926-3441

CORVALLIS • Asbury Building 3680 N.W. Samaritan Drive, 541-7541150 • Aumann Building 444 N.W. Elks Drive, 541-754-1150 • Corvallis Clinic at Walnut Boulevard 2350 N.W. Century Drive, Suite 100 Physical Therapy: 541-754-1265 Occupational Medicine: 541-753-1786 • The Corvallis Clinic Surgery Center 601 N.W. Elks Drive, 541-754-1254

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HEALTH CARE

Quality Care Associates Inc. 541-928-3424 This independent physicians association represents about 80 family practice doctors and specialists in Linn and Benton counties in the areas of general surgery, orthopedics, neurology, radiology, anesthesiology, urology, gastroenterology, otolaryngology, dermatology, allergy, vascular surgery, plastic surgery and ophthalmology. All of the physicians have privileges at one or more of the community hospitals in the area. Clinics and providers affiliated with Quality Care Associates Inc.:

ALBANY • Albany Anesthesia 930 Ninth Ave. S.W., 541-926-9611 • Albany Foot Clinic 2605 Willetta St. S.W., Suite D-2, 541928-3413 • Allen Brooks, MD, Neurology 1086 Seventh Ave. S.W., Suite 202, 541928-2965 • Diagnostic Imaging Associates 945 Sixth Ave. S.W., 541-926-5636 • Eye Care Associates 2715 Willetta St. S.W., 541-926-5848 • Genstler Eye Center 2700 14th Ave. S.E., 541-928-1667 • Robert Hall, MD, Urology 920 Eighth Ave. S.W., 541-928-1221 • Robert Moore, MD, Urology 631 Elm St. S.W., Suite 201, 541-8124388 • Mid-Valley Family Clinic 2605 Willetta St. S.W., 541-926-9375 • Mark Robertson, MD, Otolaryngology 950 29th Ave. S.W., 541-967-0404 • Albert Ryckman, MD, Gastroenterologist 631 Elm St. S.W., 541-926-1125 • Scott Serrill, MD, Dermatology 1050 Seventh Ave. S.W., 541-928-1636

• Lisa Cornelius, DPM, Podiatrist 3640 N.W. Samaritan Drive, 541-7577100 • Corvallis Family Medicine 2400 N.W. Kings Blvd., 541-757-2400 • Corvallis Gastroenterology 3517 N.W. Samaritan Drive, 541-7532205 • Corvallis Radiology 2314 N.W. Kings Blvd., 541-758-5047 • Jaffer Bashey, MD, Urology 3640 N.W. Samaritan Drive, Suite 210, 541-752-7721 • Richard Havard, MD, Plastic Surgery 996 N.W. Circle Blvd., 541-768-4370 • Abigail Haberman, MD, Dermatology 330 N.W. Elks Drive, 541-754-2757 • Sandra Hufsmith, MD, Ophthalmology 2294 N.W. Kings Blvd., 541-754-1415 • Todd Lewis, MD, Orthopedic Surgery 2211 N.W. Professional Drive, 541-7577463 • Craig McNabb, MD, Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation 3640 N.W. Samaritan Drive, 541-7577200 • Mohammed Mohammed, MD, Nephrologist 3640 N.W. Samaritan Drive, 541-7537473 • Ryan Stevens, MD, Otolaryngology 1867 N.W. Kings Blvd., 541-757-4999 • Luis Vela, DO, Orthopedic Surgery 3620 N.W. Samaritan Drive, 541-7686300 • Willamette Cardiology 410 N.W. Walnut Blvd., 541-753-9497 • Ronald Wobig, MD, Orthopedic Surgery 1128 N.E. Second St., 541-757-8100 • Terrance Hill, MD, Gastroenterology 100 Mullins Drive, 541-451-6380

LEBANON • Terry Shortridge, MD, General Surgery 55-C Twin Oaks Ave., Suite 1, 541-4516412

CORVALLIS

Community Outreach Free Medical Clinics

• Castillo Family Medicine 1763 N.W. Kings Blvd., 541-757-2585

865 N.W. Rieman Ave., Corvallis 541-758-3000

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www.communityoutreachinc.org Community Outreach Inc. offers free medical clinics for uninsured people at three different locations. Clinics are staffed with volunteer doctors, nurses and clinic coordinators. Services may include radiology, lab work and prescriptions at no charge to patients. Interpreters are available. Appointments are not necessary, but patients must check in during the first hour of each clinic. If possible, patients are asked to pay a $5 fee to help support the program. Clinic Medicas. Servicios para personas sin tarjeta medica. Llamen 541-758-3000 para informacion acerca de todos las clinicas. Se habla espanol.

Local clinics: • Corvallis: 865 N.W. Rieman Ave. 8 a.m. Monday and Friday, and 5:30 p.m. Wednesday; psychiatrist available first and third Wednesdays. • Albany: InReach Clinic, 315 Fourth Ave. S.E. Check-in time: 5 p.m. Thursday • Lebanon: East Linn Community Clinic, 1600 S. Main St. Hours: 6 p.m. Tuesday; 6 p.m. first and third Wednesday

Other Health Resources Benton County Health Department 530 N.W. 27th St., Corvallis (P.O. Box 579, Corvallis, OR 97339) 541-766-6835 www.co.benton.or.us/health The Benton County Health Department strives to increase access to care for the county’s underserved residents — uninsured persons, those with Medicaid (Oregon Health Plan) or Medicare, as well as low income elderly persons, students, migrant and seasonal farm workers. Language translation services are provided. Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties 530 N.W. 27th St., Corvallis 541-766-6835

HEALTH CARE

Primary Care Primary care is available through the Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties at four different locations listed below. Services include illness care for infants, children and adults; well child exams; sports physicals; annual exams; immunizations; chronic disease screening and care; some laboratory services; health education and prevention; case management and alcohol and drug counseling. Low-cost pharmacy services are also available to health center clients. Patients do not need a referral from another doctor. Medical services are provided by a variety of practitioners including doctors, nurse practitioners and registered nurses with same-day care available. Specialty services, including prenatal care, are provided through referrals to specialists. Services are not free, but no one will be turned away because they cannot pay. Health center users must verify their income and the cost of services are based on income (i.e., on a sliding fee scale). The center accepts insurance, Medicare and Medicaid (Oregon Health Plan); however, the required deductible is waived for clients with Medicare.

Mental Health Care Mental health services also are available to medical patients of the health center. Physicians and nurse practitioners will provide some basic mental health care for medical patients, while other qualifying clients who need acute or long-term mental health services may be referred to the Benton County Mental Health Center, located at the Health Department site in Corvallis. Psychiatric consultation is available and clients needing counseling or case management may see a clinical case worker.

Community Health Center locations • Benton Health Center 530 N.W. 27th St., Corvallis; 541-7666835

Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday • Lincoln Health Center 121 S.E. Viewmont Ave., Corvallis; 541766-3546 Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday • East Linn Health Center 100 Mullins Drive, Suite A1, Lebanon; 541-451-6920 Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday • Monroe Health Center 610 Dragon Drive, Monroe; 541-8475143 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday

Linn County Department of Health Services 315 Fourth Ave. S.W., Albany 541-967-3888, 800-304-7468 (toll-free) www.co.linn.or.us/health Most of the following programs offered by the Linn County Department of Health Services charge fees on a sliding scale based on income. Offices are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Appointments are needed for most types of services; all are confidential. • Alcohol, Drug and Problem Gambling Treatment 104 Fourth Ave. S.W., Albany; 541-9673819 Individual assessment and evaluation available, as well as individual, group and family counseling for adults and adolescents, referrals and prevention services. • Developmental Disabilities 445 Third Ave. S.W., Albany; 541-9673890 Provides advocacy and service coordination for those with developmental disabilities and/or mental retardation. • Environmental Health 300 Fourth Ave. S.W., Albany; 541-967-

3821 Licenses and inspects restaurants, tourist facilities, public pools and spas; issues permits and inspects septic systems; regulates public drinking water systems; administers solid waste collection, disposal and recycling franchises; investigates nuisance complaints; rabies tracking for the state; and participates in disease outbreak investigations. • Mental Health 445 Third Ave. S.W., Albany; 541-9673866 Offers individual assessment and evaluation, individual and group therapy, outpatient treatment and referral. Crisis service available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. After hours: 800-560-5535. • Public Health 315 Fourth Ave. S.W., Albany; 541-9673888 Family planning and birth control services; communicable disease assessment and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, including anonymous HIV testing and counseling; immunization clinics, including childhood shots, flu shots and tuberculosis testing; maternal child health services, including referrals for prenatal care and education on prenatal and postpartum issues; and the Women, Infant and Children Program, including nutrition counseling and WIC food and formula vouchers for income-eligible families. This program also maintains the county’s vital statistics records, including birth and death records.

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HEALTH CARE

East county offices • Lebanon Office: 1600 S. Main St.; 541451-5932 Offers youth alcohol and drug programs, developmental disabilities, mental health and public health services. • Sweet Home Office: 799 Long St., 541-367-3888 Offers youth alcohol and drug programs and youth and adult mental health and public health services.

Trillium Family Services 4455 N.E. Highway 20, Corvallis Office: 541-757-1852 or 541-758-5953 for café/conference reservations or www.trilliumfamily.org The Children’s Farm Home Campus, run by Trillium Family Services, is a psychiatric mental health facility, accredited by the Joint Commission for Accredited Health Care Organizations, for youths ages 5 to 18. Services include residential care, inhome care, transition services and an outpatient clinic. Therapists also contract with local schools to provide free counseling to students and families upon referral.

OSU Student Health Services 201 Plageman Building, OSU campus 541-737-9355 studenthealth.oregonstate.edu OSU’s Student Health Services collaborates with Counseling and Psychological Services and the Department of Recreational Sports to provide leadership for the health and wellness of the OSU community. Each unit’s website provides detailed information about its programs and services. All currently enrolled OSU students pay a health fee as part of their tuition. This health fee provides students unlimited access to most SHS physicians, mid-level practitioners and other clinicians at no additional cost. It also provides two free nutritional consultations per year with a registered dietician, access to self-care assess2014-2015 OUR TOWN

Amanda Cowan | Corvallis Gazette-Times

Taifo Mahmud, professor of medicinal chemistry at Oregon State University, recently and successfully modified the precursor to rifampicin, a drug commonly used to treat tuberculosis.

ments, anonymous Q & A through the AnswerSpot website, health promotion and educational outreach and events, and 24-hour nurse advice by phone. Fees are charged for services such as laboratory, X-ray, pharmacy, physical therapy, massage, acupuncture, chiropractic and other services. Common fees are listed on the SHS website. Optional student health insurance is highly recommended and is available through the SHS insurance office if the student is not already covered by another plan. Health insurance is required for international students. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Snell Hall — Fifth Floor 541-737-2131 oregonstate.edu/counsel/ Counseling and Psychological Services can help students address the mental health challenges and difficulties they face during their academic career. CAPS provides brief counseling services, and if more intensive or specialized care is needed, students might be referred to health care providers in the community.

Dixon Recreation Center 26th Street and Intramural Way 541-737-3736 oregonstate.edu/recsports Students with a current OSU ID can access the facilities and services of Dixon Recreation Center. Student Health Services provides services at Dixon that include physical therapy, athletic training, personal training, nutrition, massage, health promotion, sports medicine and fitness assessment.

Other • Corvallis Children’s Therapy 456 S.W. Monroe Ave., No. 102 541-974-7709

Senior Health Linn-Benton RSVP Two Rivers Market 250 Broadalbin St. S.W., Suite 2A 541-812-0849 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday Senior-disabled, health, counseling (Benton County).

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The Salvation Army in Albany offers worship services, women’s fellowship and youth programs, as well as operates a food bank.

Finding Help any agencies and organizations, too many to include in one list, stand ready to help those in need within our communities. The following public agencies serve as umbrella organizations to meet a variety of needs. Other organizations are then listed according to general areas of assistance such as counseling, housing, senior services and more.

Public Agencies

www.communityoutreachinc.org The agency offers an emergency and transitional homeless shelter including a drug and alcohol treatment program; provisions for single women and men and transitional housing for homeless families; medical clinics for the uninsured in Corvallis, Albany and Lebanon; a dental clinic for the uninsured at Linn-Benton Community College (Albany campus) and mobile dental van; an emergency food bank; 24-hour crisis intervention and information and referral; licensed drug and alcohol and mental health services; help for people trying to escape domestic violence and a domestic abuse intervention program featuring treatment for batterers.

Community Outreach Inc.

Community Services Consortium

865 N.W. Reiman Ave., Corvallis 541-758-3000

• 545 S.W. Second St., Suite A, Corvallis 541-752-1010

• 250 Broadalbin St. S.W., Suite 2A, Albany 541-928-6335 • 380 Market St., Lebanon 541-451-1071 • 120 N.E. Avery St., Newport 541-265-8505 www.communityservices.us info@communityservices.us CSC delivers housing, utility, food, and education/training assistance programs in Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties.

Department of Human Services Self-Sufficiency Programs • 545 S.W. Second St., Suite B, Corvallis 541-757-4201 • 118 Second Ave. S.E., Suite C, Albany 541-967-2078 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

FINDING HELP • 44 Industrial Way, Suite D, Lebanon 541-259-5860 Email: dhs.info@state.or.us www.oregon.gov/DHS This state department offers such programs as Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF); Employment Related Day Care (ERDC); the Oregon Health Plan (OHP); Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and food stamps.

Community Resources Abuse Adult Protective Services 1400 Queen Ave. S.E. Suite 206, Albany 541-967-8630, 800-638-0510 Investigates reports of abuse and/or neglect of adults with disabilities. Affiliated with Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments Disability Services. Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV) • 541-758-0219 (office) 4786 S.W. Philomath Blvd., Corvallis • 541-738-8319 (advocacy office) 2208 S.W. Third St., Corvallis • 541-754-0110, 800-927-0197 (24-hour crisis hotline) www.cardv.org Provides emergency confidential shelter and support services to victims of domestic and sexual violence in both Linn and Benton counties. ChildSafe Old Mill Center 1650 S.W. 45th Place, Corvallis 541-757-8068 www.oldmillcenter.org Individual, family and group counseling program for victims of sexual assault and other forms of abuse, ages 4 to 18, and their non-offending family members. Certified relief nursery, speech therapy and integrated preschool. Abuse: Family and group counseling for children/teen victims of sexual and other forms of abuse. Coping/Counseling: Individual, group and family counseling for children and teens struggling in school and in their family. OHP, private insurance, scholarships. Coping/Counseling: Psychiatric day treatment program for children ages 3-7, having serious emotional, social and behavioral problems in home and group settings. Preschool children with special needs: Integrate NAEYC accredited preschool classroom for typically developing children and those with special needs, ages 3-5, in specially designed classroom with highly trained staff. 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

1-3 year olds: Relief nursery provides therapeutic classrooms, home visiting and mental health support, as well as resources (clothing, diapers, etc.) at no cost to families to prevent child maltreatment. Outreach home visiting is provided to families not able to participate in therapeutic classrooms. Infants: Healthy Start provides regular home visiting at no cost to qualifying families having their first baby in Benton County. Parent/Education Support: Group and individual parent education and mental health support and counseling for parents experiencing stress, frustration and depression, and for parents in recovery. Speech Therapy: Individual speech and language therapy for children ages 2-18 needing help with speech and language disorders, including late talking and unintelligible speech. DHS Child Welfare Program • 555 N.W. Fifth St., Corvallis 541-757-4121 • 118 Second Ave. S.E., Albany 541-967-2060 • Child abuse hotline open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday 541-757-5019 www.oregon.gov/DHS/abuse/main.shtml Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Provides protective services for neglected or physically and/or sexually abused children including family counseling (for circumstances in which children are taken into custody), substitute care, sexual abuse treatment, 24-hour child abuse hotline, parent training and adoptions. Senior Protective Services 1400 Queen Ave. S.E., Suite 206, Albany 541-967-8630, 800-638-0510 www.ocwcog.org Investigates reports of abuse and/or neglect of elderly persons and victims of domestic violence age 65 and older. Affiliated with the Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments.

Advocacy

shelter for men who are homeless from Nov. 15 to March 15. Location to be determined. Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) We are a nonprofit that trains/supervises volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children, open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Benton County 541-753-5838 Email: casa@casa-vfc.org 129 N.W. Fourth St., Suite B, Corvallis www.casa-vfc.org Linn County • 2730 Pacific Blvd. S.E., Suite 201, Albany 541-926-2651 casaoflinnco@comcast.net www.linncasa.org • 2122 1/2 S. Santiam Highway, Lebanon 541-258-2484 Heartland Humane Society 398 S.W. Twin Oaks Circle, Corvallis 541-757-9000 Email: adopt@heartlandhumane.org www.heartlandhumane.org Provides safe housing for stray and homeless domestic pets, pet adoption services, youth education programs and support for low-income pet owners. (noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday) Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman 800-522-2602 Email: info@LTCO.state.or.us www.oregon.gov/LTCO Staff and trained volunteers (certified ombudsmen) serve as advocates for residents of longterm care facilities. OSU Women’s Center Benton Annex, next to Benton Hall on the OSU campus 541-737-3186 Email: womenscenter@oregonstate.edu www.oregonstate.edu/womenscenter School year: Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday Summer: Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday

Commission on Children and Families 408 S.W. Monroe Ave. Suite 101, Corvallis 541-766-6751 Citizen volunteers, appointed by county commissioners, plan and advocate on behalf of children and families with a focus on child care issues, teen pregnancy, Healthy Start programs, strategies for reducing juvenile crime/substance abuse and more. The commissions strive to mobilize the community and involve citizens in community-based planning and decision-making. Corvallis Homeless Shelter Coalition 541-990-4536 Advocates for the homeless population in Corvallis. The coalition provides cold weather

FINDING HELP A place where women can gather for lively discussion or quiet contemplation. The center provides advocacy, support, programs, resources and opportunities to translate concerns into action. Pet Adoption Network 541-929-5941 Email: contactpan@yahoo.com www.pan.petfinder.com Helps find new homes for dogs in need. Adoption events at Corvallis and Albany Petco stores. Planned Parenthood Legislative Action Team 541-342-6042 Email: nichi.linder@ppcw.org www.choiceadvocates.org Works to promote and protect women’s reproductive health through legislation. SafeHaven Humane Society 2220 Old Hwy 34, Tangent 541-928-2789 Email: info@safehavenhumane.com www.safehavenhumane.com Full adoption, non-euthanizing shelter serving Linn and Benton counties. Hours: noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday through Monday Senior Dog Rescue of Oregon 541-244-2488 or 541-908-2331 Email: SDROregon@gmail.com www.petfinder.com/shelters/OR85.html Rescues older, homeless dogs and places them in permanent homes. Monthly adoption events hosted by the Petco store from noon to 3 p.m., in Corvallis’ Timberhill Shopping Center, every third Saturday of the month. Senior Services Advisory Council 1400 Queen Ave. S.E., Suite 206, Albany 541-967-8630 www.ocwcog.org Members advocate on issues of concern to seniors with programs designed to help older people live with dignity and independence. Affiliated with Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments, Linn and Benton counties. The Arc The Arc of Benton County, 414 N.W. Fourth St., Corvallis (call for hours) 541-753-1711 www.arcbenton.org Nonprofit membership organization dedicated to improving the lives of people who have developmental disabilities through family support, education, information and referral, recreation and socialization, community living situations and advocacy for improved services. Thrift stores are located at 928 N.W. Beca Ave., Corvallis, 541-754-9011; and at 936 Main St., Philomath, 541-929-3946.

Coping/Counseling Assistance League of Corvallis Hug-a-Bear and Emergency Kit Programs 541-757-1978 www.alcorvallis.org Supplies teddy bears to local police, fire departments and other agencies to ease the trauma of victims of accidents or abuse in Benton County and provides clothing and hygiene kits to the emergency room at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center for victims of assault or accidents. Corvallis Daytime Drop-in Center 541-740-3235 Provides practical assistance and advocacy for individuals experiencing homelessness, low income or mental health issues. • Drop-In Center, 602 S.W. Madison Ave. (9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday (June, July, Aug.); and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Sept. — May) Friends of the Family • 645 Waverly Dr. SE, Ste. 211, Albany • 505 N.W. Harrison Blvd., Corvallis 541-757-1761 Email: friends@fofm.org www.fofm.org Individual, couple, family, play therapy counseling; middle- and high-school healthy relationships seminars. Will have annual free Celtic concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at the LaSells Stewart Center of the Oregon State University campus. Jackson Street Youth Shelter 555 N.W. Jackson Ave., Corvallis 541-754-2404, www.jacksonstreet.org Jackson Street Youth Shelter promotes safety, stability, and well-being for runaway, homeless and at-risk youth. Annual fundraising reception, hosted by JSYSI Board of Directors will be April 16, 2015 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Albany Golf & Events Center, 155 N.W. Country Club Ln. November is National Runaway Prevention Month. Cornerstone Youth Outreach Center, 960 Queen Ave SW, Albany, is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 2:30 to 6 p.m., and Wednesday from 1:30 to 5 p.m. during the school year. Girls Circle and Boys Council (curriculum-based support groups for teens) are scheduled throughout the year in both Linn and Benton counties; call for current information. Youth Advisory Boards in both Linn and Benton counties are a way for high school students to get involved and advocate; meets regularly throughout the school year. The overnight shelter is open 24-hours a day, all year. Volunteers are needed in both Linn and Benton counties as personal and on-site tutors, mentors, activity leaders and to support street outreach.

Linn/Benton/Lincoln RSVP 541-812-0849 Email: RSVPLB@ocwcog.org 1400 S.E. Queen, Albany, OR 97322 RSVP volunteers contribute their time and talents to local nonprofits that serve community needs. Milestones Family Recovery 541-753-7801, YES House 541-753-2230, Milestones Women’s Program 541-757-7534, Young Adult and Adult Outpatient Services milestonesrecovery.com Milestones offers a variety of treatment services and is committed to working with families and individuals seeking substance abuse treatment. Old Mill Center for Children and Families 1650 S.W. 45th Place, Corvallis 541-757-8068 www.oldmillcenter.org Child and Family Counseling Family centered individual, group and family counseling for struggling children and teens. Find opportunities for growth and improvement hidden in the challenges of life. Forms of payment: OHP, private insurance, and scholarships. Parenting Success Network 541-917-4899 Email: cyrel.gable@linnbenton.edu Website, Facebook page, calendar, and Parent Advice Line with information on services that support parents www.parentingsuccessnetwork.org Comprehensive network for information on all services and information that support parents in raising their children. A cooperative effort of organizations throughout Linn and Benton counties. Pastoral Counseling Center 602 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis 541-753-9217 Email: pcc6madison@gmail.com www.pastoralcounseling-oregon.org Professional therapists providing counseling services for everyone based on need rather than ability to pay. Pastoral Counseling Center provides a wide range of counseling services offered weekdays and some evenings at offices in Albany, Lebanon, and Corvallis. Call anytime to schedule an appointment with a licensed counselor. Samaritan Transitions 541-812-4664 A volunteer-led program providing non-medical help for anyone with a life-limiting illness with a prognosis of 12 months or less. Trillium Family Services Children’s Farm Home 4455 N.E. Hwy. 20, Corvallis 541-758-5900 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

FINDING HELP www.trilliumfamily.org gfrisk@trilliumfamily.org Residential and day treatment facility for mental and behavioral health for children and youth. For information regarding residential or day treatment for mental and behavioral health issues for youth and adolescents, please call 541-758-5900. November 8, 2014, 9am-3pm Christmas Craft Fair, December 13, 2014, 2pm-4pm Teddy Bear Tea, Old School Building on the Children’s Farm Home Campus

Education Greater Albany Education Association 541-967-7113 www.albanyteachers.org Teachers’ organization dedicated to improving the education of students in the Greater Albany Public Schools district. Assistance League of Corvallis SAT Review 541-757-1978 www.alcorvallis.org Offers Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) review classes each fall (for high school seniors) and spring (for juniors). Students enrolled in area high schools are automatically sent applications. Benton County Foundation 650 N.W. Harrison Blvd. (P.O. Box 911, Corvallis 97339) 541-753-1603 Email: bcf@peak.org www.bentoncountyfoundation.org The Benton County Foundation began in 1953 as a community foundation with a mission to build community philanthropy by establishing endowments, prudently investing the funds received, and distributing a portion of the earnings annually to benefit the communities, especially the youth in Benton County. Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center 128 S.W. Ninth St., Corvallis 541-754-7225 Email: cmlc@peak.org www.cmlcenter.org Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturday by appointment Community-based “living room for learning” where people of all cultures can share teaching and learning. Epsilon Sigma Alpha 541-928-3663 lindasue.brown@comcast.net www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org An international sorority providing community service and individual education. Greater Albany Association of Classified Employees 541-967-7113 www.ga-ace.org 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

Educational support personnel dedicated to children in the Greater Albany Public Schools District. LBCC Parenting Education Department 541-917-4899 www.linnbenton.edu/go/parenting-education cyrel.gable@linnbenton.edu Learn the most effective parenting skills in classes throughout Linn and Benton counties. Linn Benton Christian Home Education Wiki (LBCHEW) www.lbchew.wikispot.org An interconnected community effort to explore, discuss and compile anything and everything about Christian home education in Linn and Benton counties. Old Mill Center for Children and Families 1650 S.W. 45th Place, Corvallis 541-757-8068 www.oldmillcenter.org Integrated Preschool — A unique, highly rated preschool for all children (ages 3-6). NAEYC accredited and five-star rated through Oregon’s QRIS. Those with special needs learn alongside children who are typically developing; enrollment available all year round including summer programming. Relief Nursery — A therapeutic early childhood program for at-risk children (birth to 6 years). Comprehensive early intervention services include both a toddler and preschool classroom. Both are also QRIS five-star rated and free for qualifying families. Oregon Education Association www.oregoned.org Corvallis Education Association 146 S. 12th St., Philomath (P.O. Box 1209, Philomath, OR 97370) 541-929-3112 Email: corvallisea@oregoned.org Teachers helping teachers help kids and their parents achieve better Corvallis schools. OSU Extension Office/Master Gardeners • Benton County 4077 S.W. Research Way 541-766-6750 extension.oregonstate.edu/benton • Linn County 104 Fourth Ave. S.W., Albany 541-967-3871 extension.oregonstate.edu/linn Educational programs and information about agriculture, forestry, 4-H/youth work, livestock, home horticulture and community development. Through the Master Gardener Program, experienced gardeners are trained to share their knowledge through plant clinics, community seminars, school programs and lecture series.

Employment Resources Oregon State Employment Department • 139 Fourth Ave. S.E., Albany 541-967-2171 • 545 S.W. Second St., Corvallis 541-757-4261 • 44 Industrial Way, Suite B, Lebanon 541-259-5787 www.emp.state.or.us Provides placement services for job seekers and businesses.

Finances AARP Tax Aide 541-451-2628 Email: Aunger@centurytel.net www.aarp.org/taxaide Free tax preparation and electronic filing for seniors and low- to mid-income people. Counselors are trained in January and preparation of taxes offered between February 1 and April 15 at various locations. Money Management International 645 Waverly Drive S.E., Suite 211, Albany 541-926-5843 Toll free, to schedule an appointment: 800-3082227 www.moneymanagement.org Help with money management and/or debt repayment planning, including budget workshops and first-time homebuyer classes. We Care 541-758-2632 Community Service Consortium, 545 S.W. Second St., Corvallis We Care provides one-time financial assistance to residents of Benton County in emergency situations.

Food/Clothing/Etc. Albany Helping Hands 619 Ninth Ave. S.E. P.O. Box 2252, Albany 97321 541-926-4036 Email: wecare@albanyhh.org www.albanyhh.org Homeless shelter that provides daily meals and limited free clothing for men and women. Mail and message phone service, shower and laundry facility upon approval. Assistance League of Corvallis Operation School Bell 541-757-1978 www.alcorvallis.org Provides new clothing and hygiene kits to school-aged children through Operation School Bell and clothing to emergency room patients when needed.

FINDING HELP Community Outreach Emergency Food Bank 865 N.W. Reiman Ave., Corvallis 541-758-3000 www.communityoutreachinc.org Food bank is open 2 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, including holidays Office is open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week Provides food for clients staying in COI housing, as a supplement to food stamps, as well as emergency food boxes. Food boxes are available to an individual once every 30 days. Corvallis Daytime Drop-in Center 541-740-3235 602 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis Open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Drop-in center with weekday programming focused on low-income guests. Fish Emergency Services of Benton County 541-752-4688 Provides financial assistance for rent, utilities, medical needs and transportation to residents in Benton County. Fish of Albany 541-928-4460 Provides food boxes, clothing and household items, assistance with prescription medications for life-threatening or communicable ailments, gasoline vouchers or bus tickets for emergency travel and shelter for pregnant teens and teen mothers with children. Fish of Lebanon 541-259-3200 Emergency help with prescriptions, food, clothing, lodging, transportation, gasoline and utilities. Furniture Share 541-754-9511 Furniture drop-off locations: • The River Center, 3000 S. Santiam Highway, Lebanon • 155 S.E. Lily Ave., Corvallis Email: bfs1@peak.org www.bfs.peak.org Distributes donated furniture at no cost to lowincome families in need. God’s Heart 541-924-5683 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday Email: lovelinndir@aol.com Clothing and household goods giveaway (third Saturday) 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2110 Santiam Highway S.E., Albany. Heartland Humane Society Thrift Shop 541-757-0573 411 S.W. Third St., Corvallis Email: thriftshop@heartlandhumane.org www.heartlandhumane.org

The volunteer-run shop raises funds for the animals and programs at Heartland, including the animal shelter.

Provides assistance to the homeless including help obtaining ID, filling out applications and small loans to help with deposits on housing.

Linn-Benton Food Share and Gleaning Program 545 S.W. Second St., Corvallis 541-752-1010, 541-758-2645 Email: mgibson@csc.gen.or.us communityservices.us Collects and distributes food to 74 local nonprofits, including food pantries, soup kitchens, gleaning groups and shelters.

Salvation Army Food Bank 345 Columbus St. S.E., Albany 541-928-4774 Email: Maureen.lawliss@usw.salvationarmy. org Open 9 to 11:45 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday Provides food boxes. Emergency financial assistance when available. Help available in Linn and Benton counties by appointment.

Love INC of Benton County 541-757-8111 Email: admin@yourloveinc.org www.yourloveinc.org Helps churches help young people. Operates a clearinghouse to make the connections. Help Line 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday Marys River Gleaners 541-929-2400 Provides food and firewood to low-income families and individuals. Donations of clothing and furniture welcome. OSU Folk Club Thrift Shop 541-752-4733 144 N.W. Second St., Corvallis oregonstate.edu/osufolk/thrift-shop OSU volunteer-run consignment shop with all the profits going to OSU scholarships and community grants. School year hours sales, Tuesday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Closed Sunday and Monday. Consignments are done Tuesday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; and Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. Philomath Community Services 360 S. Ninth St., Philomath 541-929-2499 Email: info@philomathcommunityservices.org philomathcommunityservices.org Philomath Community Services operates five social service programs in Philomath and the surrounding area. The regular Board of Directors meeting is at 5:15 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at Philomath City Council Chambers. This is subject to change. Call to confirm. Programs: Food Bank — Tuesday 5 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.; Thursday 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.; Gleaners — Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesday 5 to 7 p.m.; June’s Kids Kloset — Tuesday 6 to 8 p.m.; Thursday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Lupe’s Community Garden — Call for times. Visit the website for Holiday Cheer times. Project Action 425 S.W. Madison Ave., Suite Q1 541-738-7500 Open 10 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday

South Corvallis Food Bank 1798 S.W. Third St. 541-753-4263 southcorvallisfoodbank.org Open 1 to 3 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Distributes food to South Corvallis residents in need. St. Vincent de Paul — Corvallis 501 N.W. 25th St., Corvallis 541-757-1988, ext. 317 www.smcatholic.com Open 1:30 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday Food pantry and thrift store that offers emergency food boxes to qualified needy families. Supported by proceeds from donations and the thrift store. St. Vincent de Paul — Albany 2220 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany Email: svdpalbany@mail.com St. Vincent de Paul Society assists with clothing, shoes, housewares, linens and books for needy families and individuals. Stone Soup Kitchens Stone Soup Kitchens provide free hot meals to anyone in need. ALBANY • St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 822 Ellsworth St. S.W. 541-926-8562 Meals served 5 to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday CORVALLIS • St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 501 N.W. 25th St. 541-757-2906 (during meal times) Meals served 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. (Monday and Thursday, and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday • First Christian Church, 602 S.W. Madison Ave. 541-753-2671 or 541-754-1827 Meals served 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday LEBANON • First Christian Church, 170 E. Grant St. 541-451-7667 Meals served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

FINDING HELP Wednesday and Friday Sweet Home Emergency Ministries and Food Bank • United Methodist Church, 845 Sixth Ave. 541-367-3073 Meals served at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday • Food Bank, United First Methodist, 845 Sixth Ave. 541-367-6504 Open 9 a.m. to noon. Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. Come by 11:30 a.m. to fill out paperwork. A weekly meal for seniors, the homeless and low-income families and individuals. The food bank distributes food to those in need. Vina Moses Center 968 N.W. Garfield Ave., Corvallis 541-753-1420 Email: vinamoses@proaxis.com www.vinamoses.org Collects and distributes clothing and household items; shoes and clothing for children starting school; Christmas baskets and gifts; and layette items for expectant mothers; for low-income people in Benton County.

Fundraising Mary Powers Guild 541-758-5953 Email: cgalvin@trilliumfamily.org www.trilliumfamily.org Volunteer groups that support the Children’s Farm Home and its mental health programs through community awareness and fundraising. United Way of Linn/Benton/Lincoln counties • Benton and Lincoln counties 2330 N.W. Professional Drive, Suite 101, Corvallis P.O. Box 2499, Corvallis 97339 541-757-7717 Email: office@unitedwayblc.org www.unitedwayblc.org • Linn County 1127 Hill St. S.E., Albany P.O. Box 905, Albany, OR 97321 541-926-5432 Email: office@unitedwayoflinncounty.org www.unitedwayoflinncounty.org Helping the community increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another. There will be various service locations throughout Benton County. The United Way Day of Action will be June 20, 2015. There will be various service locations throughout Benton County.

www.alcorvallis.org Assists children in need of dental care referred from appropriate sources.

541-812-4662 Offers support and care for terminally ill patients and their families.

Benton Hospice Service 2350 N.W. Professional Drive, Corvallis 541-757-9616 www.bentonhospice.org End-of-life care and support for seriously ill persons and their families in Linn and Benton counties since 1980. Caregiver and bereavement support services. Call or visit website for support group and volunteer training schedule.

Samaritan Home Health Service Albany, Corvallis and Lebanon 541-768-5254 or 877-370-0011 Home health care for people recovering from an accident, a stroke or the long-term effects of cancer, heart problems or diabetes.

Janus House/Mental Health Association of Benton County 541-753-9219 www.janus.peak.org Provides 24-hour residential services and crisis respite services to adults with mental illness. Mid-Willamette Family YMCA 3311 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany 541-926-4488 www.ymcaalbany.org Health and recreation programs for all ages. Swim and fitness classes available all year. Mighty Oaks Children’s Therapy Center 3615 Spicer Road S.E., Albany 541-967-7551 Provides pediatric physical occupational and speech therapies for special-needs children on sliding fee scale. Oregon Health Plan 800-527-5772 www.oregon.gov/DHS/healthplan Health insurance for qualified citizens on sliding fee scale. OSU IMPACT for Life 541-37-2176 health.oregonstate.edu/impact-for-life Oregon State Univeristy, 123 Women’s Building, Corvallis Email: Rena.Thayer@oregonstate.edu Increase physical fitness and quality of life for adults with special needs (ages 21-35). Participants (ages 21-35) meet twice weekly with volunteer during the academic year. Days and times to be determined by participant and volunteer.

Health/Hospice

Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon 800-426-6806 www.parkinsonsresources.org Empowers people to meet the challenges of living with Parkinson’s disease through information, education, personal support and advocacy for a cure. Services include support groups, movement classes and education programs.

Assistance League of Corvallis Dental Care Program 541-757-1978 Email: info@alcorvallis.org

Samaritan Evergreen Hospice 1046 Sixth Ave. S.W., Albany (Mailing) 4600 Evergreen Place S.E., Albany (Physical)

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Valley AIDS Information Network Inc. 541-752-6322 www.valleyaidsinfo.org HIV/AIDS, STI and Hepatitis 24-hour hotline providing Linn and Benton county communities with medical information, support and referrals to services. Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers of Corvallis 541-757-0980 Provides certain services to elderly and disabled such as transportation, visiting, shopping, ramp building and yardwork.

Housing Albany Partnership for Housing and Community Development 2078 Sixth Ave. S.E. 541-926-5451 www.albanypartnership.org Creates affordable housing for people on restricted incomes in Linn County. COHO Ecovillage Cohousing of Corvallis 541-753-4453 www.cohoecovillage.org Planned, environmentally responsible residential community that balances the advantages of private home ownership with community living on 6-plus acres off Crystal Lake Drive at Alexander Avenue. Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity’s mission is to make decent homes achievable for everyone in our community. • Albany 1538 Queen Ave. S.E. 541-967-4030 www.albanyareahfh.org • Corvallis 4840 S.W. Philomath Blvd. Corvallis 541-752-3354 Email: fdm@bentonhabitat.org www.bentonhabitat.org The ReStore is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Donations of reuseable items are accepted from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. • Lebanon Lebanon Habitat ReStore 566 Main St. 541-451-1234

FINDING HELP Volunteers partner with low-income working families to build interest-free affordable homes through community “barn-raising” efforts. Linn-Benton Housing Authority 1250 Queen Ave. S.E., Albany 541-926-4497 www.l-bha.org Nonprofit corporation administers the Section 8 Housing Assistance Program for low-income families, the elderly and disabled individuals. Linn-Benton-Lincoln Regional Housing Center 545 S.W. Second St., Suite A, Corvallis 541-752-1010, 866-245-1780 Provides home ownership opportunities and counseling services to low-income clients. OvECS Ltd. 541-905-0490 www.azhomestay.com Host family opportunities with monetary compensation offering safe homes for international students at LBCC and OSU. Willamette Neighborhood Housing Services 257 S.W. Madison Ave., Suite 113, Corvallis 541-752-7220 www.w-nhs.org Offers affordable housing and education services including homebuyer education, financial fitness classes and microbusiness assistance.

Legal/Mediation Services Legal Aid Service of Oregon 433 Fourth Ave. S.W., Albany 800-817-4605, 541-926-8678 Free legal assistance for qualifying low-income persons in specific areas of civil law, housing, landlord/tenant issues, public assistance and service issues. Y Mentoring Mid-Willamette Family YMCA, 3311 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany 541-926-4488, ext. 306 Email: mentoring@ymcaalbany.org Program for Linn County residents that matches adults with youths ages 8 to 17 for a year-long, one-on-one positive relationship.

Parenting Benton County Car Seat Check-up/Education 541-766-6961 www.oregonimpact.org Technicians check car seats and teach parents correct use and installation. Corvallis Fire Department Station 1; 400 N.W. Harrison Blvd. Call for dates

Family Connections 541-917-4899, 800-845-1363 Provides referrals for child care and respite care, information about parenting classes, children’s activities, access to community resources and a free parenting advice line. LBCC Parenting Education Department 541-917-4899 www.linnbenton.edu/parenting-education Helps develop and coordinate parenting education in Linn and Benton counties. Offers classes for parents and for parents and children together. Mothers of Preschoolers 541-619-2801 Support group for mothers in Linn County with at least one child in kindergarten or younger. • Southside Church of Christ, 196 S. Airport Road, Lebanon 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday (September through May), child care provided through kindergarten Parent Enhancement Program 421 N.W. Fourth St., Suite A, Corvallis 541-758-8292 www.pep.peak.org Provides support to young parents in Benton County under age 25, helping them strengthen their parenting abilities. Services are free of charge and offered in English and Spanish. Parenting Success Network 541-917-4899 Email: cyrel.gable@linnbenton.edu Website, Facebook page, calendar, and Parent Advice Line with information on services that support parents www.parentingsuccessnetwork.org Strengthening Rural Families 541-929-2535 www.ruralfamilies.org Nonprofit agency that promotes community building activities for families in rural Benton County. Old Mill Center for Children and Families 1650 S.W. 45th Place, Corvallis 541-757-8068 www.oldmillcenter.org Healthy Families — Promote and support positive parenting and healthy growth and development for families and their newly born children; free for qualifying first time families. Relief Nursery — A therapeutic early childhood program for at-risk children (birth to 6 years). Comprehensive early intervention services include a variety of parent education options, family strengthening and preservation programs, special education, advocacy, intensive home visiting, and therapeutic classrooms. Co-parenting Class — This class supports par-

ents and children through the trauma of divorce or separation by helping parents address their children’s needs during and after divorce.

Pregnancy Options Pregnancy Resource Centers www.possiblypregnant.org • 1800 16th Ave. S.E., Albany 541-924-0160, 541-924-0166 (helpline) Email: albany@possiblypregnant.org • 867 N.W. 23rd St., Corvallis 541-758-3662, 541-757-9645 (helpline) Email: corvallis@possiblypregnant.org Offers free, confidential pregnancy tests, options counseling, post-abortion support, adoption and physician referrals, parenting classes and practical assistance. Parenting Success Network 541-917-4899 Email: cyrel.gable@linnbenton.edu Website, Facebook page, calendar, and Parent Advice Line with information on services that support parents www.parentingsuccessnetwork.org Pregnancy Alternatives Center 136 W. Vine St., Lebanon 541-258-3500, 877-710-3480 Email: help@pregnancyalternatives.org Help for women and families involved in unplanned pregnancies, including educational resources, post-abortion and parenting support groups, adoption referrals and maternity, baby clothes and furniture. Parenting and mentoring classes also are available. Sweet Home Pregnancy Care Center 1344 Main St., Suite C, Sweet Home 541-367-2447 Email: sweethome@possiblypregnant.org Free pregnancy tests, maternity and baby clothing, furniture, parenting programs and post-abortion support.

Senior/Disabled Services Access Benton County 541-990-6364 Email: secretary@centurytel.net www.accessbentoncounty.org Promotes education and advocacy for improvements in architectural access for persons with physical disabilities. For meeting information, visit the website. Call-a-Ride 541-917-7770 A citywide paratransit service in Albany for seniors and citizens with disabilities who can’t use conventional transit services. Dial-a-Bus 541-752-2615 (scheduling) 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

FINDING HELP living care and nursing facility care in Linn and Benton counties. Administers Medicaid and food stamp programs, OPI, Meals-on-Wheels and congregate meal site programs in Albany, Corvallis, Lebanon, Sweet Home, Mill City, Halsey and Philomath. Social Security Administration 1390 Waverly Drive S.E., Suite 110, Albany 800-772-1213, 800-325-0778 (TTY) www.ssa.gov Administers retirement benefits, Medicare, Social Security disability, survivor’s insurance and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. Volunteer Caregivers 930 Queen Ave. S.W., Albany 541-928-2173 Email: volcaregivers@aol.com Transportation, wheelchair ramp construction, grab bars, and other services for seniors in the greater Albany area. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8 to 11 a.m. Friday. David Patton | Albany Democrat-Herald

Bradley Leonard of Corvallis uses a mesh screen cutter that was designed by OSU graduate students from left, Marshall Wagoner of Roseburg, Trevor Takaro of Portland and Raschelle Bakume of Beaverton at the Willamette Valley Rehab Center in Lebanon. Nonprofit transportation program providing lowcost, safe, reliable service to seniors and disabled people in Benton County. Disability Services 541-967-8630, 800-638-0510 Serving adults who have a developmental disability (including learning disability), mental illness, traumatic brain injury, physical disability and chronic debilitating diseases, as well as children who receive supplemental security income and who need medical coverage. General assistance includes nursing home care, residential care, specialized living, adult foster care, in-home services, medical transportation and employment initiative counseling. Grace Center for Adult Day Services 980 N.W. Spruce Ave., Corvallis 541-754-8417 www.GraceCenter-Corvallis.org Open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Provides exercise and activities improving physical and mental abilities while giving family caregivers a break. The 8th Annual Chef’s Jubilee will be on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at the Grace Center — details on web page. Home Life 2068 N.W. Fillmore St., Corvallis 541-753-9015 Email: homelife@peak.org www.homelifeinc.org 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

Open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Assists persons with developmental disabilities to enjoy active, productive and independent lives. Linn/Benton/Lincoln RSVP 541-812-0849 Email: RSVPLB@ocwcog.org 1400 SE Queen, Albany, OR 97322 Nationwide network of experienced, talented adults contributing time and experience to community programs. RSVP also administers the Linn-Benton Volunteer Center, LBvision. Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman 800-522-2602 Email: LTCO.contact@LTCO.state.or.us www.oregon.gov/LTCO Staff and trained volunteers (certified ombudsmen) serve as advocates for residents of longterm care facilities. Senior Companion Program 1046 Sixth Ave. S.W., Albany 541-812-4185 Personal, one-on-one, door-to-door help for frail seniors ages 60 and older and younger disabled people. Services include running errands, respite and friendship. Offered through Samaritan Health Services; free to residents of Linn and Benton counties. Senior Services 541-967-8630, 800-638-0510 Arranges in-home care services, respite services, adult foster care, residential care, assisted

Veterans Veterans Service Office • Benton County 301 S.W. Fourth St., Corvallis 541-758-1595 • Linn County 330 Third Ave. S.W., Albany 541-967-3882 Helps vets obtain appropriate benefits and services. Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 585 541-258-2525 (Dave Olson, president) Email: Olson891@comcast.net A nonprofit organization promoting the camaraderie, welfare, health and knowledge for the Vietnam-era veteran • Lebanon American Legion Post 51, 480 Main St. 10 a.m. first Sunday

Support Groups The following list of support groups was drawn from the Information and Referral Resource Directory published by Love INC and from representatives of local organizations. Support group meetings are published in the Gazette-Times the day before the meeting in the “F.Y.I.” section of the paper. The Democrat-Herald lists meetings most Saturdays.

Addiction Alcoholics Anonymous District 21 541-967-4252 www.aa-oregon.org

FINDING HELP For people who have problems with alcohol. Visit the website for a complete list of meetings throughout the valley.

City and Newport for those who want to quit smoking, sponsored by Samaritan Health Services.

Apostolic Life Center 541-926-0654 Email: mdennisjohnson@albanyalc.com ALC offers a variety of resources to strengthen families and communities. 7 p.m. Tuesday; family and parenting classes 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

Coping

Celebrate Recovery 541-926-8881 www.wccalbany.com/ministries/celebraterecovery A Christian 12-step recovery program for people with hurts, habits or hang-ups. • Willamette Community Church, 420 S.E. Third Ave., Albany, 6 p.m. Friday, in WCC- second floor Center for Behavioral Health 541-704-0762, 541-967-3819 Email: counseling@cbh.comcastbiz.net Outpatient counseling and substance abuse treatment for adolescents ages 12-18 and young adults ages 18-25. • 2225 Pacific Blvd. S.E., Suite 207, Albany Open Monday through Saturday, with evening appointments and therapy groups available. Call for details. Narcotics Anonymous 1-877-233-4287 (24-hour helpline) www.na.org, www.lblna.org For those struggling with substance abuse. Check www.lblna.org for meetings. ALBANY • First Christian Church, 432 Ferry S.W., 7 p.m. Monday CORVALLIS • First Christian Church, 602 S.W. Madison Ave., 5 p.m. Sunday, noon Monday through Friday, (except Wed.), and 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday • First United Methodist Church, 1165 N.W. Monroe Ave., 7 p.m. Monday Overeaters Anonymous www.oa.org, www.oaeugene.org Self-help group offering 12-step recovery program for anyone suffering from compulsive overeating, yo-yo dieting, bulimia or anorexia. Sex Addicts Anonymous 541-757-2204 For men and women seeking recovery from sex or pornography addiction. • First Christian Church, Room 17, 602 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis, 7 p.m. Sunday and noon Wednesday Tobacco Cessation 877-768-7867 www.samhealth.org Classes in Albany, Corvallis, Lebanon, Lincoln

Al-Anon, District 16 541-967-6262 (24-hour helpline) www.oregonal-anon.org Support for families and friends of alcoholics. ALBANY • United Presbyterian Church, Room 201, 330 S.W. Sixth Ave., noon Tuesday, 7 p.m. Thursday and 4 p.m. Sunday CORVALLIS • Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, 333 N.W. 35th St., 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday • First United Methodist Church, 1165 N.W. Monroe Ave., Parkside Group, 10 a.m. Saturday LEBANON • Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, 525 N. Santiam Highway, conference room 4, 7 p.m. Fri. Al-Anon, Couples in Recovery 541-967-6262 www.oregonal-anon.org • United Presbyterian Church, 330 Sixth Ave. S.W., Albany • Joint meeting with Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m. Fri. Benton Hospice Service 541-757-9616 Email: bhs@bentonhospice.org www.bentonhospice.org Grief education and support groups offer help for people in the grieving process. New groups begin quarterly. Caregivers Support Group 541-768-5254 Emotional support and information sharing for any individual in a caregiving situation. Respite care can be arranged to enable attendance. • First Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 S.W. West Hills Road, Corvallis, 1:30 p.m. first Thursday Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV) 541-758-0219 PO Box 914 Corvallis, OR 97339 Email: crystal.kelley@cardv.org www.cardvservices.org Providing free and confidential services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Available on scene. Annual spaghetti dinner, Tue., March 10, 2015, 5:30-7pm, Corvallis. Annual 5K Run/Walk, Sat. May 9, 2015, 9am, 2nd and Western downtown Corvallis Centering Prayer Group 541-753-2228 Email: church@1stpres.org

Sharing the practice of Christian meditative prayer and studying the contemplative dimension of religion. • First Presbyterian Church, 114 S.W. Eighth St., Corvallis, 11:05 a.m. Sunday throughout school year. Childbearing Loss 541-812-4307 For those who have lost an infant through stillbirth, miscarriage, SIDS or any other cause. Comfort Shawl Knitting Group 541-757-9616 An informal drop-in knitting group dedicated to creating shawls to bring comfort and warmth to hospice patients. • Benton Hospice Service, 2350 N.W. Professional Drive, Corvallis, 1 p.m. first and third Wednesday Disabled American Veterans Willamette Chapter No. 17 and Auxiliary 541-924-9085 Roy Poppleton Email: vetstuff@comcast.net Gives aid and support to hospitalized and disabled veterans and their families. • VFW Post 584, 1469 Timber St., S.E., Albany, noon second Tuesday Family Tree Relief Nursery 1005 N.W. Springhill Drive, Albany 541-967-6580 Email: jbarten@familytreern.org www.familytreern.org Toddler program, Preschool Program in Albany and Lebanon and Infant/Parent support group offered, as well as Parent Education Classes. Please call office for more information. Grief Realization and Education Group (GREG) 541-745-3914 Peer support for bereaved parents who have experienced the loss of a child of any age. • Sizzler Restaurant, 2148 Santiam Highway S.E., Albany, noon second and fourth Wednesday Healing Hearts Ministries 541-752-1646 Email: info@healingheartsministry.com www.healingheartsministry.com Nonprofit, faith-based organization serving hurting adults through workshops and support groups such as DivorceCare, GriefShare and Boundaries. Hearing Loss Support Group 541-791-3725, 541-220-8541 www.hearinglossor.org Linn County Low Vision Support Group 541-928-5008 Meets at 2 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Albany Senior Center, 489 NW Water Ave., Albany. 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

FINDING HELP Email: ellenlilja@comcast.net Self-help for hard of hearing people and their families. • Lebanon Senior Center, 80 Tangent St., 6:30 p.m. third Thursday (July and August off) Macular Degeneration/Low Vision Support Group 541-740-2817 For visually impaired people and their family and friends to share information on assistive devices and coping skills for those with macular degeneration or other types of low vision. • Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave., 2 p.m. third Monday (except June through August) Oregon Association for Better Hearing 541-754-1377 Consumer hearing aid test group. • Good Samaritan Hospital Conference Room B, Corvallis 3:30 to 5 p.m. second Thursday Salvation Army 345 Columbus St. S.E., Albany 541-928-4774 Offers worship services and youth programs. A women’s fellowship meets at 7 p.m. Monday. Emergency family services for food boxes is open 9 to 11:45 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Samaritan Hospice Services 800-442-1428, 541-812-4662 www.samhealth.org/hospice Offers skilled nursing care, pain management, spiritual support and more for people in the last stages of terminal illness. Ongoing contact and support is also offered for family members and community members grieving the death of a loved one. • Samaritan Albany General Hospital, 1046 Sixth Ave. S.W., Albany 541-812-4680 Grief support groups, 1:30 p.m. first Sunday and 6 p.m. third Monday • Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, 525 N. Santiam Highway, Lebanon 541-812-4547 Grief support groups, 4 to 6 p.m. second Tuesday and 2 to 3:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday 541-812-4547 Tuesday and 2 to 3:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday Fourth Trimester 541-231-4343 Email: csilla.andor@fourth-trimester.com www.fourth-trimester.com Support group and counseling for pregnant and postpartum moms feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, depressed. Meets noon Tuesday. Call for location.

Health Alzheimer's Network of Oregon 866-425-9638, 1-503-364-8100 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

Email: info@alznet.org www.alznet.org Information, support and assistance for families dealing with Alzheimer's disease and related forms of dementia in Benton, Linn, Marion and Polk counties. Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave. 541-53-1342 - (Corvallis): • Memory Loss Support Group for caregivers and family members; 1:30 p.m. second Tuesday. Email: gene@dannen.com • Support Group for people with memory loss; 1:30 p.m. second Tuesday 541-221-6962 Email: Anna@FullLifePrograms.org FullLifePrograms.org Breast Cancer Support Group Information, support, sharing and friendship for breast cancer survivors. 541-768-2376 (Corvallis), 541-768-5340 • Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 N.W. Good Samaritan Drive 7 p.m. third Monday 541-451-2384 (Lebanon) • Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, 525 N. Santiam Highway, Lebanon 7 p.m. second Monday 541-451-7161 or 541-409-1144 Cancer Support Group 541-768-2375, 541-768-6005 For those who have been affected by metastatic or advanced stages of all cancers. • Samaritan Regional Cancer Center, 501 N.W. Elks Drive, Corvallis 2 to 3:30 p.m. fourth Wednesday Community Alzheimer's Support Group 541-704-4297 Email: marys@mennonitevillage.org Support for family members of persons with memory loss disorders. • Mennonite Village, 5353 Columbus St. S.E., Albany 4:30 p.m. first Wednesday Corvallis Reiki Circle 541-754-3595 Email: reikiwomyn@gmail.com Support group for practitioners and interested people to give and receive treatments. • 8285 N.W. Wynooche Drive, Corvallis 7 to 9:30 p.m. second Thursday Cardiac Rehab Patient's Group For those who've had heart attacks or bypass surgery. 541-812-5441 (Albany) • Elm Professional Building, Second floor, 620 Elm St. 10 a.m. Tuesday and Friday 541-451-7178 (Lebanon) • Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, 525 N. Santiam Highway Meets every other Wednesday; call for time.

Diabetes Support Group Ongoing education and encouragement for people with diabetes, pre-diabetes or similar condition, and their families. Certified diabetes educators lead the groups, covering a specific topic at each session, and answer any questions from participants about their conditions. Albany: 6:30 p.m., third Tuesday of February, April, June and September, Samaritan Albany General Hospital, 1046 Sixth Ave. S.W., Albany. Info: 541-812-4839. Corvallis: 5 p.m., first Monday of each month, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 N.W. Samaritan Drive, Corvallis. Info: 541-7686973. Lebanon: 11 a.m., first Monday of each month. Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, 525 N. Santiam Highway, Lebanon. Info: 541-451-7161. MidValley Doula Network Email: birth@corvallisdoulas.net midvalleydoulas.net Doulas give emotional, physical and spiritual support, education, experience and love for labor and delivery. Samaritan Albany Cancer Resource Center 541-812-5888 Email: cancerresourcecenter@samhealth.org www.samhealth.org/cancer Resources for anyone touched by cancer, i.e. wigs, financial information, support groups, library, massages, facials and classes. • Samaritan Cancer Resource Center, 400 Hickory St. N.W., Albany 7 p.m. first and third Tuesday Samaritan Ostomy Support Group 541-768-5254 Information and group support for those living with ostomies. Fellowship and the opportunity to interface with other people living with ostomies is the primary focus. Information and education is also provided. Topics may include dietary considerations, medication concerns, products available, care and hygiene, and coping with body image changes. Family and caregivers also welcome. Meetings are held the third Thursday of the month. Meeting place alternates between Albany and Corvallis. Call for meeting information. Stroke and Brain Injury Support Group 541-768-5157 Support group for new survivors, long-term survivors and their families. • Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, 333 N.W. 35th St., Corvallis 1:30 p.m. first Tuesday Valley AIDS Information Network 541-752-6322 www.valleyaidsinfo.org Offers support groups serving those with HIV, AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases and hepatitis in Linn and Benton counties.

FINDING HELP Wellness Walkers 541-753-9573, 541-753-0711 Email: jambojim2@yahoo.com Volunteers available to help cancer patients and/or survivors and anyone who wants to get started on a walking program in Corvallis.

Parents and Pals 541-466-3677 Email: skglenn@dswebnet.com A support group for preschool parents. • Brownsville Community Library, 146 Spaulding Ave., 10:15 a.m. Tuesday

Willamette Nutrition Source, LLC 541-207-7205 744 N.W. Fourth St., Corvallis TSWaterhouse@gmail.com www.willamettenutritionsource.com Private practice devoted to best evidence-based practices for treatment of eating disorders.

Victims

Willamette Valley Ataxia Support Group 541-812-4162 • Samaritan Albany General Hospital, 1046 Sixth Ave. S.W., Albany

Parenting La Leche League 541-766-0055 www.llli.org Provides breastfeeding information and support for expectant and breastfeeding mothers by phone, email and group meetings. Dads and babies welcome. CORVALLIS - PHILOMATH • Multicultural Literacy Center 128 S.W. Ninth St., Corvallis 10 a.m. first Wednesday 6 p.m. third Thursday LEBANON • Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, 525 N. Santiam Highway 6 p.m. second Thursday Live and Learn With Your Baby LBCC Parenting Education Department 541-917-4899 www.linnbenton.edu/go/parenting-education Email: jerri.wolfe@linnbenton.edu Learn fun and easy ways to support your baby's development, and learn about parenting resources. Moms Club of Albany 541-740-9806 Email: Albanymomsclub@gmail.com www.momsofalbany.webs.com Offers support, play groups and other fun activities for at-home moms and dads in Corvallis, Albany and Lebanon. Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Southside Church of Christ, 196 Airport Road, Lebanon 541-619-2801 Helps moms meet needs, make connections and experience God's love through relationships and resources. Call for meeting details.

Domestic Violence Support Group 541-754-0110, 800-927-0197 For women who have experienced emotional or physical abuse in relationships with their partners sponsored by the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence.

Weight Loss TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) www.tops.org Group support for attaining and maintaining weight-loss goals (an international nonprofit weight-loss organization). ALBANY • First Evangelical Church, 1332 First Ave. S.E. Tops OR No. 476 541-926-3477 Email: jfklamb@yahoo.com 8:30 a.m. weigh-in, 9:30 a.m. meeting Tuesday Mennonite Village, 5353 Columbus St. S.E. 11:30 a.m. weigh-in, noon meeting Tuesday • Salvation Army Building, 345 Columbus St. S.E. 8:30 a.m. weigh-in, 9:30 a.m. meeting Thursday • Alterra Villas, 1560 Davidson St. S.E. 541-451-5723 Email: tamiday56@msn.com LEBANON • Southside Church of Christ, 196 Airport Road 9 a.m. weigh-in, 9:45 a.m. meeting Thursday • Lebanon Community Hospital, 521 N. Santiam Highway. 5 p.m. weigh-in, 5:45 p.m. meeting Tuesday • Lacomb Baptist Church, 34400 Meridian Road 8:30 a.m. weigh-in, 9:30 a.m. meeting Thursday SWEET HOME • United Methodist Church, 845 Sixth Ave. 9:15 a.m. weigh-in, 10 a.m. meeting Wednesday

Brownsville Senior Center 255 N. Main St., above Brownsville City Hall 541-466-5935 Open 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday Corvallis Parks and Recreation Chintimini Senior Center 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave. 541-766-6959 www.corvallisoregon.gov Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday Harrisburg Senior Center 354 Smith St. www.ci.harrisburg.or.us Lebanon Senior Center 80 Tangent St. 541-258-4919 www.ci.lebanon.or.us Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Monday through Friday) Scio Senior Center Scio City Hall, 38957 N.W. First Ave. 503-394-2511 Open 10 a.m. to noon, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Sweet Home Senior Center 880 18th Ave. 541-367-4775 Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Monday through Friday)

Activities Corvallis Senior Citizens Center 541-766-6959 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave. Scio Senior Citizens' Club 503-394-2211 (leave message) Meet other seniors in Scio for games, cards, fellowship and outings. 10:30 a.m. Scio Senior Center, 38957 N.W. First Ave. second Friday.

Senior Centers Senior centers can be a home away from home for older adults looking for new friendships, continuing educational opportunities or various clubs or fun activities to join. They also can be a lifeline to those who need a nutritious meal, help with transportation or special health services. Each of the following centers offers different programs. For details, call the information number listed. Albany Senior Center 489 Water Ave. N.W. 541-917-7760 www.cityofalbany.net/parks/seniorcenter/ Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

EDUCATION

David Patton | Albany Democrat-Herald

First-year student Felicia Thompson of Corvallis stops to look at a campus map on the first day of fall classes Linn-Benton Community College.

Education Public Schools

BENTON COUNTY Alsea School District 301 S. Third St. 541-487-4305 www.alsea.k12.or.us Superintendent/principal: Marc Thielman School year: Aug. 25 to June 11 (Winter break is Dec. 22-Jan. 2; spring break is Mar. 23-27) District enrollment (2013-14): 153 Alsea School (K-12) 301 S. Third St., 541-487-4305 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

Corvallis School District 1555 S.W. 35th St. 541-757-5811 www.csd509j.net Superintendent: Erin Prince School year: Sept. 3 to June 12 (Winter break is Dec. 22 to Jan. 2; spring break is March 23-27) District enrollment (2012-13): 6,467 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Adams School 1615 S.W. 35th St., 541-757-5938

Principal: Byron Bethards Franklin School (K-8) 750 N.W. 18th St., 541-757-5747 Principal: Aaron Hale Garfield School 1205 N.W. Garfield Ave., 541-757-5941 Principal: Leigh Santy Hoover School 3838 N.W. Walnut Blvd., 541-757-5958 Principal: Bryan Traylor Jefferson School 1825 N.W. 27th St., 541-757-5951 Principal: Melissa Harder Lincoln School 110 S.E. Alexander Ave, 541-757-5955

EDUCATION Principal: Marcianne Koetje Mountain View School 340 N.E. Granger Ave., 541-766-4760 Principal: Lisa Krause Wilson School 2710 N.W. Satinwood St., 541-757-5987 Principal: Denise Gorthy MIDDLE SCHOOLS Cheldelin Middle School 987 N.E. Conifer Blvd., 541-757-5971 Principal: Jeff Brew Assistant Principal: Darren Bland Linus Pauling Middle School 1111 N.W. Cleveland Ave., 541-757-5961 Principal: Eric Beasley Assistant Principal: Leslie Sheldon HIGH SCHOOLS Corvallis High School 1400 N.W. Buchanan Ave., 541-757-5871 Principal: Matt Boring Assistant principals: Alicia Ward, Colleen Works Crescent Valley High School 4444 N.W. Highland Drive, 541-757-5801 Principal: Cherie Stroud Assistant principal: Michael Beck OTHER Harding Center — College Hill High School Principal: Eric Wright 510 N.W. 31st St., 541-757-5945

Monroe School District 365 N. Fifth St. 541-847-6292 www.monroe.k12.or.us Superintendent: Russell Pickett School year: Sept. 3 to June 5 (Winter break is Dec. 22 through Jan. 2; spring break is March 2327.) District enrollment (2013-14): 454 Monroe Grade School (K-8) 600 Dragon Drive, 541-847-5139 Principal: Kathi Holvey Monroe High School 365 N. Fifth St., 541-857-5161 Principal: Bill Crowson

Philomath Schools 535 S. 19th St., 541-929-3169 www.philomath.k12.or.us Superintendent: Dan Forbess School year: Sept. 2 to June 11 (Winter break is Dec. 22-Jan. 2; spring break is March 23-27.) District enrollment (2013-14): 1,613 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Clemens Primary School (Kindergarten, District office) 535 S. 19th St., 541-929-2082 Principal: Dan Forbess Philomath Elementary (1-5) 239 S. 16th St., 541-929-3253 Principal: Cynthia Golston

Blodgett Elementary (K-4) 35177 Tum Tum Road, Blodgett, 541-453-4101 Principal: Cynthia Golston MIDDLE SCHOOL Philomath Middle School 2021 Chapel Drive, 541-929-3167 Principal: Steve Bell HIGH SCHOOL Philomath High School 2054 Applegate St., 541-929-3211 Principal: Ken Ball

Linn County Central Linn School District 331 Blakely Ave., Brownsville 541-369-2813 www.centrallinn.k12.or.us Superintendent: Brian Gardner School year: Classes resume Sept. 2 and the last day of school is June 11. Runs on a Monday through Thursday academic week, so when a week contains a Monday holiday, school is in session Tuesday through Friday. The last day for students before winter break is Thursday, Dec. 18, and they return Jan. 5. Spring break is the week of March 22. District enrollment (2013-2014): Approximately 695 Central Linn Elementary School 239 W. Second St., Halsey, 541-369-2851 Principal: Amanda O’Brien Central Linn Middle/High School 32433 Highway 228, Halsey, 541-369-2811 Principal: Jon Zwemke

Greater Albany Public Schools 718 S.W. Seventh Ave. 541-967-4501 www.albany.k12.or.us Superintendent: Maria Delapoer School year: Sept. 2 to June 11. Last day for students before winter break is Dec. 19 and classes resume Jan. 5; spring break is the week of March 22. All schools will release students an hour early each Wednesday for teacher planning, unless the week includes a holiday later in the week. District enrollment (2013-2014): Approximately 9,100. Class options include the Community Service Consortium, Linn-Benton Community College or Albany Options program. The director of special programs, Ryan Mattingly, can be reached at 541-967-4518. For information on Albany Options, call Principal John Hunter at 541-967-4563. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Central Elementary School 336 Ninth Ave. S.W., 541-967-4561 Principal: Lisa Shogren

Clover Ridge School 2593 Clover Ridge Road N.E., 541-967-4565 Principal: Elisa Stephens Fairmount Elementary School, temporarily closed 1005 Spring Hill Drive N.W., 541-704-1021 Fir Grove Primary, temporarily closed 5355 Scenic Drive N.W., 541-967-4570. Lafayette Elementary School 3122 Madison St. S.E., 541-967-4575 Principal: Gina Ayers Liberty Elementary School 2345 Liberty St. S.W., 541-967-4578 Principal: Kraig Sproles North Albany Elementary 815 Thornton Lake Drive N.W., 541-967-4588 Principal: Tracy Day Oak Elementary School 3610 Oak St. S.E., 541-967-4591 Principal: Kelly Bussard Oak Grove Intermediate 1500 Oak Grove Drive N.W., 541-967-4596 Principal: Jerrie Matuszak Periwinkle Elementary School 2196 21st Ave. S.E., 541-967-4600 Principal: Robert Daugherty South Shore Elementary School 910 Bain St. S.E., 541-967-4604 Principal: MichaelAnn McIlvenny Sunrise Elementary School 730 19th Ave. S.E., 541-967-4608 Principal: Jodi Smith Takena Elementary School 1210 12th St. S.W., 541-967-4613 Principal: Lisa Shogren Tangent Elementary School 32100 Old Oak Drive, Tangent, 541-967-4616 Principal: Rich Sipe Waverly Elementary School 425 Columbus St. S.E., 541-967-4617 Principal: Anne Griffith INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS (Grades 3-8) Timber Ridge School 541-704-1095 373 Brandis St. N.E. Principal: Jodi Dedera MIDDLE SCHOOLS Calapooia Middle School 830 24th St. S.E., 541-967-4555 Principal: Pat Weidmann Memorial Middle School 1050 Queen Ave. S.W., 541-967-4537 Principal: Ken Gilbert North Albany Middle School 1205 N. Albany Road, 541-967-4541 Principal: Jane Evans HIGH SCHOOLS Albany Options School 701 19th Ave. S.E., 541-967-4563 Principal: John Hunter South Albany High School 3705 Columbus St. S.E., 541-967-4522 Principal: Brent Belveal West Albany High School 1130 Queen Ave. S.W., 541-967-4545 Principal: Susie Orsborn 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

EDUCATION

Harrisburg School District 865 LaSalle St. 541-995-6680 www.harrisburg.k12.or.us Superintendent: Brian Wolf School year: Harrisburg went to a four-day academic week in 2011-12. Classes run Monday through Thursday except for weeks with Monday holidays, in which case classes operate on Fridays. Classes resume Wednesday, Sept. 3, and the last day for students will be June 18. The last day for students for winter break is Dec. 18 and the first day back is Jan. 5. Spring break is the week of March 22. District enrollment (2012-13): 863. Harrisburg Elementary 642 Smith St., 541-995-6544 Principal: Carol O’Conner Harrisburg Middle School 201 S. Sixth St., 541-995-6551 Principal: Darcie Stuller Harrisburg High School 400 S. Ninth St., 541-995-6680 Principal: Steve Atkinson

Jefferson School District 1328 N. Second St. 541-327-3337 (Ext. 240) www.jefferson.k12.or.us Superintendent: Kent Klewitz School year: Sept. 2 to June 5. The last day for students before winter break is Dec. 19, and classes resume Jan. 6. Spring break is the week of March 22. District enrollment (2013-14): Approximately 856. Jefferson Elementary School 615 N. Second St., 541-327-3337 (Ext. 100) Principal: Michael Knudson Jefferson Middle School 1344 N. Second St., 541-327-3337 (Ext. 200) Principal: Scott Linenberger Jefferson High School 2200 Talbot Road, 541-327-3337 (Ext. 300) Principal: Cathy Emmert AD/Dean of students: Dan Fritz

Lebanon Community Schools 485 S. Fifth St. 541-451-8511 www.lebanon.k12.or.us Superintendent: Rob Hess. School year: Classes resume Sept. 2 and the last day for students is June 11. The last day for students before winter break is Dec. 19 and students return Jan. 5. Spring break is the week of March 22. Early release days for teacher planning will be every Wednesday. District enrollment (2013-14): Approximately 4,300, which includes Sand Ridge Charter School. 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

Open enrollment takes place every year, with applications due June 1. During open enrollment, students may choose to attend any school in the district as long as there is room. Students within a school’s attendance boundary get first priority. Transportation outside the student’s neighborhood school is the parents’ responsibility. Sand Ridge Charter School is part of the Lebanon district; however, it has a separate board of directors and its own admittance process. For information, call 541-258-2416. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Cascades School 2163 Seventh St., 541-451-8524 Principal: Tami Volz. Green Acres School 700 10th St., 541-451-8534 Principal: Sabrina Alexander Riverview School 1011 Mountain River Drive, 541-451-8451 Principal: Joe Vore K-8 SCHOOLS Hamilton Creek School 32135 Berlin Road, 541-451-8574 Principal: Eugene “Geno” Bates Lacomb School 34110 E. Lacomb Road, 541-451-8565 Principal: Tim Geoghegan Pioneer School 500 N. Fifth St., 541-451-8487 Principal: Tonya Cairo MIDDLE SCHOOL Seven Oak Middle School 550 Cascade Drive, 541-451-8416 Principal: Jennifer Meckley HIGH SCHOOL Lebanon High School 1700 S. Fifth St., 541-451-8555 Principal: Brad Shreve

Scio School District 38875 N.W. First Ave. 503-394-3261 www.scio.k12.or.us Superintendent: Gary Tempel School year: Sept. 3 to June 11. The last day for students before winter break is Dec. 19 and classes resume Jan. 5; spring break is the week of March 22. District enrollment (2012-2013): About 700 for the three district schools, plus approximately 3,500 for the online Oregon Connections Academy and 49 at Lourdes Charter School. Students in grades K-8 can apply to attend Lourdes Charter School, 39059 Jordan Road, Scio, 503-394-3340. Oregon Connections Academy, an online charter school for grades K12, also is based in Scio and can be reached at 503-394-4315 or 1-800-382-6010. Centennial Elementary School 38875 N.W. First Ave., 503-394-3265

Principal: Luke Zedwick Scio Middle School 38748 N.W. Beech St., 503-394-3271 Principal: Sean Aker Scio High School 38880 N.W. Main St., 503-394-3276 Principal: Bryan Starr

Sweet Home School District 1920 Long St. 541-367-7126 www.sweethome.k12.or.us Superintendent: Don Schrader School year: Students return to school Sept. 2 and the last day of class is June 10. The last day for students before winter break is Dec. 18 and classes resume Jan. 5; spring break is the week of March 22. Sweet Home went to a four-day academic week in September 2012. Classes run Monday through Thursday except for weeks with Monday holidays, in which case classes operate on Fridays. District enrollment (2013-2014): 2,294. Sweet Home Charter School is a part of the district and can be reached by calling 541-367-1833 or emailing sweethome-charter@gmail.com. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Foster School 5526 Poplar St., 541-367-7180 Principal: Luke Augsburger Hawthorne School 3205 E. Long St., 541-367-7167 Principal: Terry Augstadt Holley School 40336 Crawfordsville Drive,541-367-7162 Principal: Larry Horton Oak Heights School 605 Elm St., 541-367-7165 Principal: Courtney Murphy JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Sweet Home Junior High 880 22nd Ave., 541-367-7187 Principal: Colleen Henry HIGH SCHOOL Sweet Home High School 1641 Long St., 541-367-7142 Principal: Keith Winslow

Private Schools BENTON COUNTY

Ashbrook Independent School 4045 S.W. Research Way, Corvallis 541-766-8313 www.ashbrookschool.org Principal: Melissa Hausmann School year: Sept. 3 to June 11 (Winter break is Dec. 21 to Jan. 2; spring break is Mar. 23-27) Grades: Pre-K through 8

EDUCATION Enrollment (2013-14): 175 Corvallis Montessori School 2730 N.W. Greeley Ave. 541-753-2513 www.corvallismontessori.org Administrator: Adele Carey School year: Sept. 2 to June 12 (Winter break is Dec. 22 to Jan. 2; spring break is Mar. 23-27.) Ages: 15 months to 12 years Enrollment (2013-14): 112 Corvallis Waldorf School 3855 N.E. Highway 20 541-758-4674 Email: enrollment@corvalliswaldorfschool.org www.corvalliswaldorfschool.org School administrator: Peter Zaremba School year: Sept. 4 to June 11 (Winter break is Dec. 22 to Jan. 2; spring break is Mar. 23-27.) Grades: Preschool through 8 Enrollment (2013-2014): 162 Philomath Montessori School 1123 Main St., P.O. Box 125 541-929-2672 www.philomathmontessori.org Administrator: Pauline Tanaka School year: Sept. 3 to June 12; winter break is Dec. 22 to Jan 2; spring break is Mar. 23 to April 3. Ages: 2Â˝ to 7. Enrollment: 25 Santiam Christian Schools 7220 N.E. Arnold Ave., Adair Village 541-745-5524 www.santiamchristian.org Superintendent: Lance Villers Elementary school: 541-745-5655 Elementary principal: Peter Ness Junior high and high schools: 541-745-5524 Junior high principal: Steve Bittner High school principal: Wilbur Starr School year: High school, Sept. 2 to June 4; grades 1 through 8, Sept. 4 to May 29; preschool and kindergarten, Sept. 5 to May 29. (Christmas break is Dec. 20 to Jan. 4; spring break is March 21-29.) Grades: Pre-K to 12 Enrollment (2013-14): 632 Zion Lutheran School 2800 N.W. Tyler Ave., Corvallis 541-753-7503 Email: zionschool@proaxis.com www.zioncorvallis.com Principal: Jon Schultz School year: Sept. 1 to June 11 (Christmas break is Dec. 22 to Jan 5; Easter break is March 22-30.) Grades: Preschool to 8 Enrollment (2013-14): 165

Linn County Albany Christian School 420 Third Ave. S.E. 541-928-1110 www.albanychristianschool.org Principal: Katie Miller

Preschool director: Lisa Schoen School year: Sept. 2 through June 4. Major breaks follow Albany public schools. Grades: Preschool to 8. Enrollment (projected): 140 in grades K-8. East Linn Christian Academy Elementary and secondary campuses are combined at the Victory campus, 36883 Victory Drive, Lebanon. Phone: 541-451-1076 for middle and high, 541-259-2304 for elementary and 541-2592324 for administration. Superintendent: Janelle Detweiler Principal: DeeDee Collins for middle/high, Kim Bates for elementary. www.eastlinnchristian.org School year: School resumes Sept. 2. Major breaks usually follow Lebanon public schools. Grades: preschool-12 Enrollment (projected): 300 Central Valley Christian School 31630 Highway 34, Tangent 541-928-7820 www.cvcs.edu Principal: Roberta DeWeber School year: Classes resume Sept. 2 and run through June 10. Breaks generally follow Albany Public Schools. Grades: Preschool to 8. Enrollment (projected): 50. Jefferson Christian School 15002 Jefferson Highway 99E S.E. 541-327-3161 www.jeffersonbaptistchurch.org Principal: Cliff Duke School year: School days are Tuesday through Friday. Classes resume Sept. 2 and dismiss the last week in May. Major breaks generally follow Jefferson public schools. Grades: Preschool to 6th Enrollment (projected): high 30s Standard Christian School 230 Pine S.E., Albany 541-926-0654 www.standardchristian.com Principal: Nathaniel Johnson School year: Starts June 2. Major breaks usually follow Greater Albany Public Schools. Grades: K to 12. Enrollment (projected): Approximately 35-40. Sundborn Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House; A Montesorri School 1015 7th Ave. SE, Albany 97321 541-924-9480 info@sundborn.org www.sundborn.org Director/Teacher: Karen Barton School year: 12 month classes. Breaks are the last two weeks of December, last full week in March, mid-June to July 4th, last week of August and the first week of September. Grades: 3-year-olds through Kindergarten. Enrollment: 25

Charter Schools BENTON COUNTY Kings Valley Charter School

38840 Kings Valley Highway, Philomath 541-929-2134 Email: mhazelton@kvschool.org www.kvschool.org School year: Sept. 9 to June 12 (Winter break is Dec. 22 to Jan. 2; spring break is Mar. 23-27) Grades: Preschool to 12 Enrollment: (2013-14): 185 13th-year charter school sponsored by the Philomath School District. Muddy Creek Charter School 30252 Bellfountain Road, Corvallis 541-752-0377 Email: office@muddycreekcharterschool.org www.muddycreekcharterschool.org School year: Sept. 3 to June 12 (Winter break is Dec. 22 to Jan. 2; spring break is Mar. 23-27) Grades: K to 5 Enrollment: (2013-14) 98 Seventh-year charter school sponsored by the Corvallis School District.

Linn County Lourdes School 39059 Jordan Road, Scio 503-394-3340 www.lourdes.k12.or.us Administrator: Linda Duman. School year: Classes resume Sept. 8. Major breaks follow Scio Public Schools. Grades: 1 to 8. Enrollment: 49, with a waiting list. Oregon Connections Academy 38761 N. Main St., Scio 503-394-4315 www.connectionsacademy.com Executive Director: Tom Luba School year: Classes resume for students Sept. 2 and dismiss June 12. The last day for students before winter break is Dec. 19 and classes resume Jan. 5. Spring break is the week of March 22. Grades: K to 12 Enrollment (2013-14): approximately 3,500. Sand Ridge Charter School 100 Sand Ridge Court, Lebanon (kindergarten through third grade plus private, tuition-funded pre-school). 541-451-2030 30581 Sodaville Mountain Home Road, Lebanon (fourth through 11th grades) 541-258-2416 Administrators: Audrey Cota, acting principal, and Mary Northern, director of operations. www.pieschools.info School year: Classes start Sept. 2 and dismiss June 5. Major reaks generally follow Lebanon public schools. Grades: K to 12 as of this fall. Enrollment is determined by lottery; sign up for waiting list. A private, tuition-funded preschool is also available at the Sand Ridge Court campus. Enrollment (estimated): 375 not counting pre2014-2015 OUR TOWN

EDUCATION school. Sweet Home Charter School 28721 Liberty Road, Sweet Home 541-367-1833 Principal: Scott Richards www.pieschools.info or www.sweethomechar terschool.org School year: Classes resume Sept. 2. Winter break is Dec. 22-Jan. 2 and spring break is March 23-27. Classes dismiss for the summer on June 5. Grades: K through 6; enrollment is limited to 20 students per classroom (18 for kindergarten). Enrollment (2013-14): 224.

Home Schooling Home schooling in Oregon has two main requirements: Parents must notify their local education service district of their intent to home-school within 10 days of withdrawing the student from school or moving to a new area. If the student has never been in school, parents must notify the ESD when the child turns 7. Home-schooled students must take a test at the end of 3rd, 5th, 8th and 10th grade, no later than Aug. 15. Linn Benton Lincoln ESD requests required test results from all students. Special testing rules exist for students with disabilities and students who wish to participate in interscholastic activities. For more information about notification, testing or home school in general, contact LBL at 541812-2687, homeschool@lblesd.k12.or.us, or www.lblesd.k12.or.us/homeschool. As of January 2013, the number of home-school students registered with the LBL in kindergarten through 12th grade was as follows: Linn County 802, Benton County 296, Lincoln County 213. LBL is not able to provide curriculum, books or materials; however, they do offer information and resources that may be useful to parents and students involved in home schooling. Contact the office or the LBL Home School website for information and resources including: • Basic home-school information and frequently asked questions. • Home-school forms — Notification, GED, testing, records requests. • Home school resource information including support groups, home school organizations, tutors, virtual learning options, enrichment opportunities and curriculum information. • Contact information for local schools and community colleges. • Home school testing information, including approved home school tests, a list of testers and testing resources, information about assessment for students with disabilities, a parent’s guide to home-school testing and how to become a home school tester. • Policy information, including Oregon home school law, ODE guidelines for students with disabilities, home school records, information for 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

home-schooled GED students, and information on home school completion. Other resources available in this area for homeschoolers include: Corvallis Area Christian Home Schools www.cache1.org Home Schoolhouse 410 N.W. Fifth St., Corvallis 541-758-0449 Email: suzanne@homeschoolhouse.net www.homeschoolhouse.net Director: Suzanne Wright A tutoring center where credentialed teachers assist home-school students through weekly instruction, planning sessions and administration of state tests. Tutors specialize in working with students with dyslexia and can write PDPs for children with special needs. Sessions available by appointment. Hope of the Valley Newsletter Available online at lbchew.wikispot.org/ Albany_Christian_Homeschool_Group Joan Craig Tutoring Center 537 S. Third St., Jefferson 541-327-1363 Email: joancraigcenter@q.com www.joancraigcenter.com A state testing center for home-schoolers, tutoring is available year-round. Oregon Christian Home Education Network www.oceanetwork.org

Linn-Benton Community College 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany, OR 97321 Phone: 541-917-4811 www.linnbenton.edu President: Dr. Greg Hamann Linn-Benton Community College serves as an education and training center in our communities, offering two-year associate degrees in a wide variety of programs, career and technical training, college transfer courses, and general education courses. Also offered are seminars, workshops and customized training programs for residents and businesses, as well as personal enrichment classes, continuing education classes, and special programs in adult basic education. Established in 1967, LBCC is the sixth largest of Oregon’s 17 community colleges. More than 25,000 students take at least one class each year at the college. The 104-acre Albany campus has a student-run restaurant, café, cafeteria, facilities for meetings and events, and a 450-seat theater available for rent as a public venue. Additional LBCC campuses are located in

Corvallis, Lebanon and Sweet Home, offering day and evening credit and non-credit classes. Admission is open to anyone who is at least 18 years of age. Support comes from state allocation, tuition and local property taxes. LBCC Business and Employer Services offers classes and support to local businesses and industry, both small and large. For more information, call 541-917-4923. LBCC Family Connections offers personalized child-care referrals, respite care information, parenting advice, family support and training/support for child-care providers. For more information, call 541-917-4899.

LBCC/OSU DEGREE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM LBCC and Oregon State University offer a Degree Partnership Program that makes it possible for students to complete a single application process for admission, and enroll in classes at both institutions at once while gaining the benefits of both schools. The partnership program is open to students in all transfer programs at LBCC and all undergraduate programs at OSU. Students can combine credit hours to meet full-time enrollment status for financial aid, and can purchase services at the partner institution including health services, recreation facilities and student housing. For information, contact LBCC Admissions at 541917-4811 or OSU Admissions at 541-737-2626, or visit online at www.linnbenton.edu/degree-part nership.

COMMUNITY LEARNING LBCC Albany Community Education 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany, OR 97321 Phone: 541-917-4840. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. (M-TH), 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. (F) Director: Chris Nystrom LBCC Benton Center 757 N.W. Polk Ave., Corvallis, OR 97330 Phone: 541-757-8944 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. (M-TH); 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (F) Coordinator: Lin Olson LBCC Lebanon Center 44 Industrial Way, Lebanon, OR 97355 Phone: 541-259-5801 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. (M-TH), 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (F) Coordinator: Mary Sue Reynolds LBCC Sweet Home Center 1661 Long St., Sweet Home, OR 97386 Phone: 541-367-6901 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. (M-TH), 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (F) Coordinator: Mary Sue Reynolds

EDUCATION

Oregon State University Main campus: Located in west and southwest Corvallis, between Western Boulevard and Monroe Avenue. 541-737-1000 (main switchboard) www.oregonstate.edu President: Edward Ray Oregon State University is the only institution in the state to earn both the respected Carnegie Foundation’s highest classification, reserved for universities with “very high research activity,” a designation reflected in research funding of more than $281 million in fiscal year 2012, and its prestigious Community Engagement classification. It is one of only two land, sea, space and sun grant universities; the other is the Ivy League’s Cornell University. In addition to its approximate 400 acres on the main campus between Western Boulevard and Monroe Avenue in Corvallis — the heart of which is a National Historic District — the university also owns or leases an additional 14,000 acres of forestland throughout Oregon and operates the Hatfield Marine Sciences Center in Newport, OSU-Cascades in Bend, 15 Agricultural Experiment Stations and 36 county Extension offices. The four-year university offers more than 200 degree programs, from agricultural business management to zoology, including nationally recognized programs in engineering, environmental sciences, forestry, marine sciences and agricultural sciences. OSU offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, doctoral degrees and first professional degrees. OSU is home to Oregon’s only College of Veterinary Medicine and the state’s oldest College of Pharmacy. OSU is also the only higher education institution in Oregon that offers ROTC commissioning programs in all three major branches of military service: Navy/Marines, Air Force and Army. FAST FACTS • Enrollment: Enrollment for the 2013-14 academic year wasmore than 27,925 students • Of fall 2013’s students, 23,161 were undergraduates, 4,179 were graduate students and 585 were professional students (veterinary medicine and pharmacy programs). Men made up 53.3 percent of the student population, while women made up 46.7 percent. Minority students, including African-American, Native American, Hispanic and Asian-American, made up 20.6 percent of the student body. • Academic Calendar: OSU operates on a four term academic year. Classes for 2014-15 begin as follows: fall term, Sept. 29; winter term, Jan. 5; spring term, March 30; and summer session, June 22. • Tuition: An undergraduate resident taking 15 credits each term would pay an estimated total of $9,123 in tuition and fees for fall through spring

term for the 2014-15 academic year. An undergraduate non-resident taking 15 credits each term would pay an estimated total of $26,295 in tuition and fees for fall through spring term for the 2014-15 academic year. Oregon residents may qualify for the Bridge to Success Program. • Admissions: OSU’s admission requirements promote student success by assessing student preparedness and academic potential in the unique context of each student’s personal experience. Admission assessment will consider all achievements, both academic and non-academic, to enroll students with a broad range of characteristics and perspectives. Considerations include, but are not limited to: academic achievement, creativity, initiative, motivation, leadership, persistence, service to others, intellectual curiosity, exceptional personal or academic recognition, unusual talent or ability, substantial experience with other cultures, and ability to overcome significant challenges. The admissions process consists of a fair and comprehensive review of all applicants to determine potential success at OSU. It is crucial for applicants to carefully complete the application process by providing thorough information. • Scholarships are available university-wide and in specific degree programs. OSU accepts transfer students with or without an associate of arts, associate of science, or Oregon transfer (AAOT) degree. DEGREE PROGRAMS OSU offers degree programs in 13 colleges and the University Honors College (one of a select few in the United States to offer the Honors Baccalaureate Degree), as well as the Graduate School. The colleges are Agricultural Sciences, Business, Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Education, Engineering, Forestry, Graduate School, Public Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts, Pharmacy, Science, University Honors College and Veterinary Medicine. PRECOLLEGE PROGRAMS A variety of educational youth outreach school and summer programs for grades K-12 are available on campus. Info: 541-737-6422, precollege@oregonstate.edu (email) or oregonstate.edu/precollege. ATHLETICS, OTHER EVENTS In 2014, the Oregon State baseball team won the Pac-12 championship for the second consecutive year, finishing with a 45-14 record and advancing to the postseason for a school-record sixth consecutive season. In 2006 and 2007, the team won back-to-back NCAA championships. Also in 2014, the women’s basketball team, led by Pac-12 Coach of the Year Scott Rueck, finished 24-11 overall and earned a bid to the NCAA tournament. The team’s 13-5 conference record was the best in program history in a season where the women advanced to the second round of the national tournament. The university offers hundreds of athletic, music,

theater and other cultural events in Corvallis each year. Dam Jam, Mom’s and Dad’s weekends and cultural nights are just some of the many events on campus — a lot of them are free. EXTENDED CAMPUS Each term, through OSU Extended Campus (Ecampus), thousands of individuals throughout Oregon, and around the world, take OSU courses. Distance learners include community college students, working and retired professionals and high school students. Contact Extended Campus at 541-737-9204 for more information about degree programs and course offerings or check them out online at ecampus.oregonstate.edu. In the fall and spring, the university hosts open house events to showcase its programs. To learn more about these events, call the admissions office or check online at oregonstate.edu/admis sions/index.php. IMPORTANT NUMBERS Admissions, 541-737-4411 OSU Alumni Association, 541-737-2351 Athletic Ticket Office, 541-737-4455 The Daily Barometer, 541-737-3191 OSU Bookstore, 541-737-4323 Career Services, 541-737-4085 Office of Diversity Development, 541-737-6370 Dixon Recreation Center, 541-737-3748 Educ. Opportunities Program, 541-737-3628 Financial Aid and Scholarships, 541-737-2241 Housing and Dining Services, 541-737-4771 LaSells Stewart Center, 541-737-2402 Memorial Union, 541-737-2416 News/Communication Services, 541-737-4611 OSU Extension - Benton County, 541-766-6750 OSU Foundation, 541-737-4218 Transit and Parking Services, 541-737-2583 Public Safety/State Police, 541-737-3010 Registrar’s Office, 541-737-4331 Withycombe Theater Box Office, 541-737-2784 Valley Library, 541-737-3331 \

Newspapers in Education The Corvallis Gazette-Times, Albany DemocratHerald and the Lebanon Express participate in the nationwide Newspapers in Education program. More than 150 classrooms throughout the Willamette Valley participate at no cost. Teachers use the newspapers and their websites in a variety of subjects such as reading, math and science. NIE receives its funding through the generous support of local businesses, including the newspapers and donations from individuals. For information on NIE, call 541-758-9549. 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

OUR GOVERNMENT

David Patton | Albany Democrat-Herald

Bruce Riley was sworn in as the new Linn County Sheriff Jan. 7, 2014, at the Linn County Courthouse in Albany.

Our Government Voter Registration Voter registration has never been easier. Online registration now is available via the Secretary of State’s website at sos.oregon.gov/voting/Pages/voteinor.aspx. Forms are available at local libraries in the Benton and Linn county courthouses or can be downloaded onto your computer from the Benton County Elections website at www.co.benton.or.us/elections. To be eligible to vote, a local citizen must be a resident of Oregon, a U.S. citizen and 18 years old by Election Day. The deadline to register to vote is the 21st day before each election. Registered voters must notify the county elections office if: • Their residence or mailing address changes; • Their name changes; 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

• They wish to change political party affiliation; • They want their ballot sent to an address other than the one where they reside. In November 1998, Oregon voters were the first in the nation to approve a measure to conduct all elections via vote-by-mail. The elections office establishes drop sites at locations where voters can leave completed ballots. The sites are publicized and usually are listed in the County Voters’ Pamphlets, which are mailed three weeks prior to an election. The pamphlet also is available for download at: www.co.benton.or.us/elections. A list follows of locations for the ballot drop-off sites in Benton and Linn counties. All locations are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Not all drop site locations are open during all elections. Check online at www.co.benton.or.us/elections/.

If you have elections questions in Benton County, call the Elections Office at 541-766-6756, 541-7666080 (TTY/TDD) or send an email to bcelections@co.benton.or.us. Answers to the most frequently asked questions about elections areavailable online at www.co.ben ton.or.us/elections/. In Linn County, call the Elections Office in the Linn County Courthouse at 541-967-3831 or go online to www.co.linn.or.us. (Entries with an asterisk (*) indicates official was up for election during 2014.)

Drop Boxes BENTON COUNTY ALSEA • John Boy’s Alsea Mercantile

OUR GOVERNMENT 186 Main St. CORVALLIS • Benton County Elections Office Benton County Courthouse (Room 13) 120 N.W. Fourth St., Corvallis (Enter through Fourth Street entrance only) A 24-hour ballot drop box is available at 180 N.W. Fifth St., across the street from the back door of the Benton County Courthouse. • City Limits Market 5800 N.W. Highway 99W, North Corvallis • Senior Citizens Center of Corvallis 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave. • Corvallis-Benton County Public Library 645 N.W. Monroe Ave. • Lincoln Health Center 121 S.E. Viewmont Ave. 24-hour drop box • Oregon State University Valley Library Jefferson Avenue and Waldo Way, OSU campus • LBCC Benton Center (when college is in session) 757 N.W. Polk Ave. • Wells Fargo Bank Timberhill Shopping Center 2543 N.W. Kings Blvd. (Next to Pizza Hut) 24-hour drive-through ballot drop site MONROE • Monroe City Hall 664 Commercial St. NORTH ALBANY • North Albany Shopping Center 24-hour drop box PHILOMATH • Philomath Public Library 1050 Applegate St.

LINN COUNTY ALBANY • Albany Public Library 2450 14th St. S.E. • Linn-Benton Community College Library 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W. 24-hour drop-off ballot box • Linn County Courthouse 300 Fourth Ave. S.W. 24-hour drop-off ballot box at Fifth Avenue entrance BROWNSVILLE • Brownsville City Hall 255 N. Main St. HARRISBURG • Harrisburg City Hall 120 Smith St. LEBANON • Lebanon Public Library 55 Academy St. • Linn County Sheriff Lebanon Substation

2590 S. Main St. MILL CITY • City Hall 252 S.W. Cedar St. SCIO • Scio City Hall 38957 N.W. First Ave. SWEET HOME • Sweet Home Police Department 1950 Main St. 24-hour ballot drop-off box • Swee Home City Hall 1140 12th Ave.

City Governments BENTON COUNTY Adair Village Adair Village City Hall 6030 N.E. William R. Carr Ave., 541-745-5507 Email: brittany.kennedy@adairvillage.org Website: www.adairvillage.org Total number of full-time employees: 6 Total budget for 2014-15: $1.6 million Mayor • Bill Currier, 541-745-2068, bill.currier@adairvillage.org City Council The council meets at 6 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month. Council Members • Susan Canfield, 541-745-55075, susan.canfield@adairvillage.org • Charline King, 541-745-5274, charline.king@adairvillage.org • Nicole Real, 541-745-5507, nicole.real@adairvillage.org • Ron Mercer, 541-745-2350, ron.mercer@adairvillage.org Commissions, Committees and Boards The Planning Commission meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m., and the Budget Committee meets as needed. City Staff • City Administrator: Drew Foster • Assistant City Administrator: Pat Hare • Public Works Supervisor: Tom Shaddon

Corvallis Corvallis City Hall 501 S.W. Madison Ave. 541-766-6900 www.corvallisoregon.gov Total number of full-time equivalent employees: 436.09 Operating Budget for 2014-2015: $84,954,560 Mayor • Julie Manning, 541-766-6901 (office)

Email: mayor@council.corvallisoregon.gov City Council The council meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month in the upstairs meeting room of the downtown fire station, 400 N.W. Harrison Blvd. Public hearings are held at 7:30 p.m. Citizens can write to any councilor at P.O. Box 1083, Corvallis, OR 97339, or fax them at 541-766-6780. Email contacts by ward and the city message numbers with the 766 prefix can be used to contact the current councilor. Please note that all email correspondence is public record and emails sent to the Mayor and City Council are automatically posted on the City’s website. Councilors serve two-year terms. 2013-2014 Council Members • Ward 1: Penny York, 541-766-6491 (message), 541-752-2535 (home); ward1@council.corvallisoregon.gov • Ward 2: Roen Hogg, 541-766-6492 (message), ward2@council.corvallisoregon.gov • Ward 3: Richard Hervey, 541-766-6985 (message), 541-250-1070 (home), ward3@council.corvallisoregon.gov • Ward 4: Dan Brown, 541-766-6494 (message), 541-619-7887 (home), ward4@council.corvallisoregon.gov • Ward 5: Mike Beilstein, 541-766-6495 (message), 541-754-1858 (home); ward5@council.corvallisoregon.gov • Ward 6: Joel Hirsch, 541-766-6496 (message), 917-843-2633 (home), ward6@council.corvallisoregon.gov • Ward 7: Bruce Sorte, 541-766-6497 (message), 541-231-6566 (home), ward7@council.corvallisoregon.gov • Ward 8: Biff Traber, 541-766-6498 (message), 541-753-6735, ward8@council.corvallisoregon.gov • Ward 9: Hal Brauner, 541-766-6499 (message), 541-753-0023 (home), ward9@council.corvallisoregon.gov Council Standing Committees Standing committee meetings are held in the Madison Avenue Meeting Room at 500 SW Madison Avenue. The Administrative Services Committee is responsible for the city’s financial policies, fiscal impact review, Capital Improvement Program fiscal review, risk management and litigation issues, personnel, and labor relations. Council members serving on the Administrative Services Committee include Hal Brauner (Ward 9) , Joel Hirsch (Ward 6), and Biff Traber (Ward 8). Meets at 3:30 p.m. on the Wednesday following a council meeting. The Human Services Committee is responsible for social services, recreation, park and open space issues, law code enforcement, and library service issues. Council members serving on the Human Services Committee include Mike Beilstein (Ward 5), Bruce Sorte (Ward 7) and Penny York (Ward 1). Meets at 2 p.m. on the 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

OUR GOVERNMENT Tuesday following a council meeting. The Urban Services Committee is responsible for Planning Commission recommendations, utility issues, infrastructure issues, airport development, structural code enforcement, fire department issues, and the Capital Improvement Program. Council members serving on the Urban Services Committee include Roen Hogg (Ward 2), Richard Hervey (Ward 3), and Dan Brown (Ward 4). Meets at 5 p.m. on the Tuseday following a council meeting. Commissions, Committees and Boards The boards and commissions serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council. Members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Information about each board and commission, including a list of members, is available on the City’s website. • Airport Commission: Meets at 7 a.m. the first Tuesday of the month • Arts and Culture Commission: Meets at 5:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month • Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission: Meets at 7 a.m. the first Friday of the month • Board of Appeals: Meets as needed • Budget Commission: meets as needed to deliberate over the city’s annual budget, generally in the winter and spring. • Capital Improvement Program Commission: Meets in October and November • Commission on Civic Beautification and Urban Forestry: Meets at 8:30 a.m. the second Thursday of the month • Citizen Advisory Commission on Transit: Meets at 8:20 a.m. the second Tuesday of the month • Commission for Martin Luther King Jr.: Meets at 5 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month • Committee for Citizen Involvement: Meets quarterly, generally at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of the month • Community Police Review Board: Meets quarterly at 3 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month, or more as needed. • Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Board: Meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month • Downtown Commission: Meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month. • Downtown Parking Committee: Meets at 4 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month • Economic Development Commission: Meets at 3 p.m. the second Monday of the month • Historic Resources Commission: Meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month • Housing and Community Development Commission: Meets at 12 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month • Land Development Hearings Board: Meets as needed • OSU Collaboration Project Steering Committee: Meets quarterly, no set meeting time • Parks, Natural Areas and Recreation Board: 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

Meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month • Planning Commission: Meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month • Public Art Selection Commission: No set meeting time, meets quarterly • Watershed Management Advisory Commission: Meets at 5:15 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month City Management/Staff • City Manager: Jim Patterson, 541-766-6901, jim.pattersont@corvallisoregon.gov • City Recorder: Carla Holzworth, 541-766-6901, carla.holzworth@corvallisoregon.gov • City Attorneys: Scott Fewel, Jim Brewer, David Coulombe, 541-766-6906 City Departments (A list of department websites is available at www.corvallisoregon.gov) • Community Development: Ken Gibb, director; 541-766-6981, ken.gibb@corvallisoregon.gov • Fire Department: Roy Emery, fire chief; 541-7666961, roy.emery@corvallisoregon.gov • Finance: Nancy Brewer, director; 541-766-6990, nancy.brewer@corvallisoregon.gov • Library: Carolyn Rawles, director; 541-766-6910, carolyn.rawles@corvallisoregon. • Parks and Recreation: Karen Emery, director; 541-766-6918, karen.emery@corvallisoregon. gov • Human Resources: Mary Beth AltmannHughes, director; 541-766-6902, marybeth.atlmannhughes@corvallisoregon.gov • Police Department: Jon Sassaman, police chief; 541-766-6791, jon.sassaman@corvallis oregon.gov • Public Works: Mary Steckel, director; 541-7666916, mary.steckel@corvallisoregon.gov Corvallis Municipal Court Central Park Municipal Building 560 S.W. Madison Ave. 541-766-6948 Judge: Chris Dunfield

Monroe Monroe City Hall 664 Commercial St. 541-847-5175 Email: jim.minard@ci.monroe.or.us Total number of full-time employees: 1 Total budget for 2014-15: $1.43 million Mayor • Frank Thayer, 541-847-5175, frank.thayer@ci.monroe.or.us City Council The council meets the fourth Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in City Hall and as needed. Council Members • Ron Thexton, 541-847-5175, ron.thexton@ci.monroe.or.us • Lonnie Koroush, 541-847-5175, lonnie.koroush@ci.monroe.or.us • Donna Dillard, 541-847-5175, donna.dillard@ci.monroe.or.u.com • Harry Myers, 541-847-5175, harry.myers@ci.monroe.or.us • Paul Canter, 541-847-5175, Paul.Canter@ci.monroe.or.us • Cindy Canter, 541-847-5175, Cindy.Canter@ci.monroe.or.us Commissions, Committees and Boards The Planning Commission meets the first Monday of every month. The Budget Committee meets as needed. City Staff • Chief Operating Officer: Jim Minard • City Recorder/Finance Officer: Barb Johnston • Public Works: David Claborn

Philomath Philomath City Hall 980 Applegate St. PO Box 400 541-929-6148 www.ci.philomath.or.us Total number of full-time employees: 24.5 Total budget for 2014-15: $6.2 million Mayor • Rocky Sloan: 541-929-6148, sloanr@ci.philo math.or.us

OUR GOVERNMENT City Council The council meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month in the council chambers in City Hall. Councilors serve two-year terms. Council Members • Matthew Bierek (president): 541-929-6148, bierekm@ci.philomath.or.us • Nolan Bartlow: 541-929-6148, bartlown@ci.philomath.or.us • Charla Koeppe: 541-929-6148, koeppec@ci.philomath.or.us • Angie Baca: 541-929-5255, bacaa@ci.philomath.or.us Commissions, Committees and Boards • Jason Leonard: 541-929-6148, leonardj@ci.philomath.or.us • Sean Manning: 541-929-6148, mannings@ci.philomath.or.us Commissions, Committees and Boards • Budget Committee: Meets minimum of three times per year beginning in April. • Planning Commission: Meets at 7 p.m. on third Monday of the month, as needed, in City Hall Council Chambers. • Other committees: Ordinance Committee, Finance/Administration, Police Committee, Public Works Committee City Staff • City Manager: Chris Workman, 541-929-6148 • City Recorder: Ruth Post, 541-929-6148 • City Finance Director: Joan Swanson, 541-9293001 • Police Chief: Ken Elwer, 541-929-6911 • Public Works Director: Kevin Fear, 541-929-3579

LINN COUNTY Albany Albany City Hall 333 Broadalbin St. S.W. 541-917-7500 www.cityofalbany.net Total number of full-time employees: Approximately 392 Total budget for 2014-15: $160.3 million Mayor • Sharon Konopa, 541-791-0300; sharon.konopa@cityofalbany.net City Council The council meets at 7:15 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month and 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday of weeks when regular council meetings are scheduled, at City Hall. Council Members • Ward I-a: Dick Olsen, 541-926-7348 (home); rsolsen@proaxis.com • Ward I-b: Floyd Collins, 541-928-2961 (home); pfcollins@comcast.net • Ward II-a: Ray Kopczynski, 541-917-0490

(home); ray.kopczynski@cityofalbany.net • Ward II-b: Bill Coburn, 541-928-0649 (home); bcoburncc@gmail.com • Ward III-a: Bessie Johnson, 541-791-2494 (home); bessie.johnson@cityofalbany.net • Ward III-b: Rich Kellum, 541-791-0158 (home); rich.kellum@cityofalbany.net Commissions, Committees and Boards • Airport Advisory Commission: Meets at 4 p.m. p.m. the third Thursday of the month at the Albany Municipal Airport. • Arts Commission: Meets at 3:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at City Hall. • Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission: Meets at noon the second Tuesday of the month at City Hall. • Central Albany Revitalization Area (CARA) Advisory Board: Meets at 5:15 p.m. the third Wednesday of every month at City Hall. • Community Development Commission: Meets at noon the first Monday of the month at City Hall. • Human Relations Commission: Meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at City Hall. • Landmarks Advisory Commission: Meets at 6 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at City Hall. • Library Board: Meets at 5 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Main Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E. • Parks and Recreation Commission: Meets at 6 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at City Hall. • Planning Commission: Meets at 5:15 p.m. on Mondays (as needed) at City Hall. • Public Safety Commission: Meets 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at various locations. • Senior Center Endowment Committee: Meets at 1:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. N.W. • Traffic Safety Commission: Meets at 10 a.m. the first Monday of even-numbered months at City Hall. • Tree Commission: Meets at 3 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at City Hall. City Staff • City Manager: Wes Hare, 541-917-7505 • Finance Director: Stewart Taylor, 541-917-7521 • Assistant City Manager, Public Works and • Community Development Director: Mark Shepard, 541-917-7634 • Police Chief: Mario Lattanzio, 541-917-7680 • Fire Chief: John Bradner, 541-917-7701 • Library Director: Ed Gallagher, 541-917-7589 • Parks & Recreation Director: Ed Hodney, 541917-7769 • Public Information Officer: Marilyn Smith, 541917-7507 • Economic Development and Urban Renewal Director: Kate Porsche, 541-497-6228 • Human Resources Director: David Shaw, 541917-7506 • Information Technology Director: Jorge Salinas, 541-704-2304

Brownsville Brownsville City Hall 255 N. Main St. 541-466-5666 Email: admin@ci.brownsville.or.us www.ci.brownsville.or.us Total number of full-time employees: 7 Total budget for 2014-15: $5.6 million Mayor • Don Ware*, 541-466-5311 City Council The council meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month. To be placed on the agenda or to speak to a council member, call 541-466-5666. Council Members • Mandy Cole* • Robert Boyanovsky* • Nan Van Sandt* • Lynda Chambers* • Carla Gerber* • Gary Shepherd* Commissions, Committees and Boards The Planning Commission meets on the second and fourth Monday of the month as needed at 7 p.m. at City Hall. City Staff • City Administrator: Scott McDowell, 541-4665666, admin@ci.brownsville.or.us • Public Works Superintendent: Karl Frink, 541466-3381, publicworks@ci.brownville.or.us • Court Administrator: Jan Henry, 541-466-5666 • Administrative Assistant: Jannea Deaver, 541466-5666

Halsey Halsey City Hall 100 W. Halsey St., P.O. Box 10 541-369-2522 ronda@cityofhalsey.com Total number of full-time employees: 3.75 Total budget for 2014-15: $1.9 million Mayor J.R. Tharp City Council The council meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. To speak to a council member, call 541-369-2522. Council Members Eric Harless Joan Mercier Ken Lorenson Eldon Albertson Rella Johnson Lee Skinner City Staff City Administrator: Ronda Fischer Municipal Utility Clerk: Martha Chamberlain Utility Plant Worker: Andy Ridinger Utility Plant Worker: Randy McMillen Assistant City Manager: Hilary Norton 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

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Harrisburg Harrisburg City Hall 120 Smith St., PO Box 378 541-995-6655 Email: meldridge@ci.harrisburg.or.us www.ci.harrisburg.or.us Total number of full-time employees: 14 Total budget for 2013-14: $7.3 million Mayor Robert Duncan, 541-995-6655 City Council The council meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, except for the months of July, Nov. and Dec., when there is one meeting at City Hall. To contact councilors, call City Hall at 995-6655. Council Members Kim Downey Roger Raven Robert Boese Mike Caughey Sarah Puls One open council position as of July* Commissions, Committees and Boards The Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at City Hall. Commission Members Kurt Kayner Todd Culver, chairman Charlotte Thomas Roger Bristol David Smid Jr. Francisco Garcia Mendez Kent Wullenwaber City Staff City Administrator: Brian Latta, blatta@ci.harris burg.or.us Community Development Superintendent: Tim Bunnell, tbunnell@ci.harrisburg.or.us City Recorder: Michele Eldridge, meldridge@ci.harrisburg.or.us Finance Officer: Tim Gaines, tgaines@ci.harris burg.or.us Utility Billing Clerk: Patsy Githens,pgithens@ci.harrisburg.or.us Utility Billing Clerk II: Lori Ross, lross@ci.harris burg.or.us Librarian: Cheryl Spangler, 541-995-6949, cspan gler@ci.harrisburg.or.us H.A.R.T. (family resource center) Director: Peggy Purkerson, 541-995-7700, ppurkerson@ci.harris burg.or.us

Jefferson Jefferson City Hall 150 N. Second St., PO Box 83 541-327-2768 Email: jeffersonrecorder@peak.org Total number of full-time employees: 6 Total budget for 2013-14: $6.9 million Mayor Ben Pickett City Council The council meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Thursday for a work session and at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at City Hall. Council Members Dave Beyerl Clare Troutman 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

Judi Day Walter Perry David Jones Commissions, Committees and Boards The Planning Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Thursday of the month at City Hall City Staff City Planner: Gregg Gorthy, 541-327-2768 Fire Chief: Jon Zeilman, 541-327-2822 Police: Marion County Sheriff’s Office, 503-5885032 Public Works Director: Steve Human, 541-3271135 City Recorder: Sarah Cook, 541-327-2768

Lebanon Lebanon City Hall 925 Main St. 541-258-4900 Email: jbilyeu@ci.lebanon.or.us www.ci.lebanon.or.us Total number of full-time employees: 97 Total budget for 2012-13: $41.4 million Mayor Paul Aziz City Council The council meets at 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month and the fourth Wed. as needed at the Santiam Travel Station, 750 Third St. To speak to a council member, call 541258-4904. Council Members Wayne Rieskamp (Ward 1) Barry Scott (Ward 1) Rebecca Grizzle (Ward 2) Floyd Fisher (Ward 2) Bob Elliott (Ward 3) Jason Bolen (Ward 3) Commissions, Committees and Boards Planning Commission: Meets at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month as needed at the Santiam Travel Station. City Staff City Manager: Gary Marks, 541-258-4202 City Attorney: Tre Kennedy, 541-258-3194 Finance Director: Dean Baugh, 541-258-4212 Library Services Manager: Carol Dinges, 541258-4232 Planner: Walt Wendolowski, 541-258-4252 Acting Police Chief: Frank Stevenson, 541-2584307

Senior Services Manager: Kindra Oliver, 541-2584222 Engineering Manager: Ron Whitlatch, 541-2584269 Maintenance Manager: Jason Williams, 541-2584280

Lyons Lyons City Hall 449 Fifth St. 503-859-2167 Email: cityoflyons@wavecable.com Total number of full-time employees: 3 Total budget for 2013-14: $859,000 Mayor Dan Burroughs City Council The council meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at City Hall. The Planning Commission meets at 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month, as needed, at City Hall. Council Members Jesse O’Dell Troy Donohue Mark Orr Gary Alkire City Staff City Manager: Mary Mitchell Asst. City Manager: Audrey McNerney Librarian: Brenda Harris

Millersburg Millersburg City Hall 4222 N.E. Old Salem Road 541-928-4523 Email: bcastillo@cityofmillersburg.org Total number of full-time employees: 4 Total budget for 2013-14: $9.9 million Mayor Clayton Wood, 541-926-0000 City Council The council meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at City Hall. Council Members Jason Yutzie Scott Cowan Darrin Lane Lisa Metz-Dittmer City Staff City Administrator: Barbara Castillo

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Scio Scio City Hall 38957 N.W. First Ave. 503-394-3342 Email: scio@smt-net.com ci.scio.or.us Total number of full-time employees: 6 Total budget for 2013-14: $1.9 million Mayor Earl Wilson City Council The council meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of the month at City Hall, and the fourth Monday, if needed. Council Members Carolyn Nunn Chadd Weaver Francis Dutey Joey Ferguson Sandra Baggett Thomas McDaniel Commissions, Committees and Boards The Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. the last Wednesday of the month at City Hall. City Staff City Manager/Recorder: Ginger Griffith Administrative assistant: Cathy Martin Public Works Director: Robert Waller Assistant Public Works Employee: Jay Thomas Librarian: LaVonne Murray Municipal Judge: Joanne Bilyeu

Sodaville Sodaville City Hall Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday 30723 Sodaville Road 541-258-8882 Total number of full-time employees: 1.2 FTEs Total budget for 2013-14: About $278,000 Mayor Janey Wilson City Council The council meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at City Hall. Council Members Nick Heineck Roger Perry Suzie Hibbert Bill Cunningham City Staff City Administrator: Judy Smith Public Works Director: Stanley Smith

Sweet Home Sweet Home City Hall 1140 12th Ave. 541-367-8969 Email: cmartin@ci.sweet-home.or.us www.ci.sweet-home.or.us Total number of full-time employees: 60 Total budget for 2013-14: $18.5 million Mayor Jim Gourley City Council The council meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month in Council Chambers behind City Hall.

Council Members Bruce Hobbs Dave Trask Scott McKee Jr. Greg Mahler Marybeth Angulo Craig Fentiman Commissions, Committees and Boards The Planning Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month at the City Hall annex. The Tree Commission meets at 9 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month at City Hall. Library Board meets at 4 p.m. the second Thursday each month at the library, 1101 13th Ave. Parks Board meets at 8:30 a.m. the second Monday of every quarter at City Hall. Traffic Safety Committee meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday every other month at the City Hall annex. Budget Committee meets several times in April and May each year. City Staff City Manager: Craig Martin, 541-367-8969 Finance Director: Patricia Gray, 541-367-5128 Public Works Director: Michael Adams, 541-3676243 Library Director: Rose Peda, 541-367-5007 Police Chief: Jeff Lynn, 541-367-5181

Tangent Tangent City Offices Bass Estate 32166 Old Oak Drive 541-928-1020 Email: georgia@cityoftangent.org or bev@cityoftangent.org Total number of full-time employees: 2 Total budget for 2013-14: $2.2 million Mayor Seaton McLennan City Council The council meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Bass Estate. Council Members Brad Tedrow James Wagner Colynn Elder Michelle Knighton City Staff City Coordinator: Georgia Edwards Finance and Budget Director: Bev Manfredo

Waterloo Waterloo City Hall 31140 First St. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1066 Lebanon, OR 97355 541-451-2245 Email: cityofwaterloo@centurytel.net Total number of full-time employees: 1 part-time employee Total budget for 2012-13: Less than $50,000 Mayor Jim Cripe City Council The council meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month at City Hall.

Council Members Alan Edwards Dennis Scott Harrison A. Shearer Greg Maas Dustin Scott City Staff City Recorder/Treasurer: Catherine Nelson

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Benton Plaza 205 N.W. Fifth St., Corvallis 541-766-6800 www.co.benton.or.us Total number of full-time employees: 370 Budget for 2013-2015 (done biennially): $184 million Board of Commissioners Meetings are held the first and third Tuesdays of the month at at 205 N.W. Fifth St. in downtown Corvallis, unless otherwise noted, with an information sharing meeting the fourth Tuesday. Members • Linda Modrell (Democrat), 541-766-6800 (office), 541-929-3904 (home); linda.l.modrell@co.benton. or.us • Jay Dixon (Democrat), 541-766-6800 (office), 541-753-8347 (home); jay.dixon@co.benton.or.us • Annabelle Jaramillo (Democrat), 541-766-6800 (office), 541-929-6108 (home); annabelle.e.jaramillo@co.benton.or.us Board of Commissioners office: 541-766-6800 County Staff Chief Operating Officer: Dennis Aloia, 541-7666370, dennis.aloia@co.benton.or.us Community Development Director: Greg Verret, 541-766-6819, greg.j.verret@co.benton.or.us • Budget Manager: Pat Cochran, 541-766-6257; pat.j.cochran@co.benton.or.us • Natural Areas and Parks Director: Jeff Powers, 541-766-6871, jeff.powers@co.benton.or.us • Public Works Director: Josh Wheeler, 541-7666821, joshua.wheeler@co.benton.or.us • Assessor: Tami Woodward, 541-766-6855, doug.g.hillpot@co.benton.or.us • District Attorney: John Haroldson, 541-766-6815, john.m.haroldson@co.benton.or.us • Records and Elections Manager (county clerk): James Morales, 541-766-6831, james.v.morales@co.benton.or.us • Elections Supervisor: Jeff Doty, 541-766-6834, jeff.doty@co.benton.or.us • Fairgrounds Manager: Lonny Wunder, 541-7666090, lonny.wunder@co.benton.or.us • Finance Manager/Treasurer: Mary Otley, 541766-6767, mary.k.otley@co.benton.or.us • Health Director: Mitch Anderson, 541-766-6805, mitchell.c.anderson@co.benton.or.us • Human Resources Manager: Tracy Martineau, 541-766-6081, tracy.martineau@co.benton.or.us • Juvenile Department Director: Terry Thompson, 541-766-6064, terry.thompson@co.benton.or.us • Sheriff: Scott Jackson, 541-766-6858, scott.jack son@co.benton.or.us 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

OUR GOVERNMENT • County Counsel: Vance Croney, 541-7666890,vance.m.croney@co.benton.or.us • Benton County-OSU Extension Service leader: Maggie Livesay, 541-766-3550, maggie.livesay@oregonstate.edu • Tax Collection: 541-766-6808 Commissions and Committees The Benton County Planning Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month in the basement meeting room of Benton Plaza, 360 S.W. Avery Ave., in downtown Corvallis. The Benton County Budget Committee meets as needed to oversee scheduling and preparation of biennial or annual budget processes. For information on other volunteer advisory boards or committees contact Belinda Walker, 541-766-6890.

Linn County Linn County Courthouse 300 Fourth Ave. S.W., Albany 541-967-3825 www.co.linn.or.us Total number of employees: About 636 FTE Budget for 2014-15: $135 million Board of Commissioners The board meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday in Room 200 of the Courthouse, except for the third Wednesday of the month, when the meeting begins at 9 a.m. Members • Roger Nyquist (Republican), 541-967-3825; rnyquist@co.linn.or.us • John Lindsey (Republican), 541-967-3825; jlind sey@co.linn.or.us • Will Tucker (Republican), 541-967-3825; wtucker @co.linn.or.us County Staff • Administrative Officer: Ralph Wyatt, 541-9673825; rwyatt@co.linn.or.us • Assessor: David Swartzlender, 541-967-3808; dswartzlender@co.linn.or.us • Clerk: Steve Druckenmiller, 541-967-3831; sdruckenmiller@co.linn.or.us • District Attorney: Doug Marteeny, 541-967-3836; dmarteeny@co.linn.or.us • Health Administrator: Frank Moore, 541-9673888; fmoore@co.linn.or.us • Juvenile Director: Torri Lynn, 541-967-3853; tlynn@co.linn.or.us • Parks and Recreation Director: Brian Carroll, 541-967-3917; bcarroll@co.linn.or.us • Roadmaster: Darrin Lane, 541-967-3919; dlane@co.linn.or.us • Surveyor: Chuck Gibbs, 541-967-3857; cgibbs@co.linn.or.us • Treasurer: Michelle Hawkins, 541-967-3861; mhawkins@co.linn.or.us

Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments is a voluntary association of 21 cities, three counties the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

Indians and two port districts.This association includes all of Benton, Linn and Lincoln counties and works together on issues that cross city and county boundaries and jurisdictions.

Cascades West Council of Governments 1400 Queen Ave S.E., Suite 201, Albany Phone: 541-967-8720 Fax: 541-967-6123 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.ocwcog.org • Executive director: Fred Abousleman , 541-9248465 • Director of Senior and Disability Services: Scott Bond, 541-812-6008, Suite 206

Branch Offices Benton County Veterans Services and Disability Services 301 S.W. Fourth St., Corvallis, 800-508-1698, 541758-1595 Disability and Senior Services • 1400 Queen Ave S.E., Albany; 800-638-0510, 541967-8630 • 203 N. Main St., Toledo; 800-354-1095, 541-3362289

Meetings Finance Committee: Meets every other month: 541-967-8720. Executive Committee: Meets on an as-needed basis: 541-967-8720. Full Board: Meets every other month: 541-9678720

State Officials The Oregon Legislature includes 30 state senators and 60 state representatives. Senators are elected to serve four-year terms. Members of the Oregon House of Representatives serve twoyear terms. The Legislature convenes annually in February at the Capitol in Salem to balance the state budget and to make or amend laws on the second Monday in January of odd-numbered years. It also meets in even-numbered years for a fourweek session in February. Sessions may not exceed 160 days in odd-numbered years and 35 days in even-numbered years. But five-day extensions are allowed by a two-thirds vote in each house. Legislators can call special sessions in the interim between assemblies to deal with a fiscal crisis or other urgent state business. Here is information on the state representatives who serve in our area. Some terms will expire in November, so the names are subject to change. However, representatives’ and senators’ Capitol telephone numbers and addresses generally remain the same. Look for updated information in the online edition of Our Town following the November elections.

State Representatives DISTRICT 10 • David Gomberg, D-Central Coast District 10 consists of portions of Lincoln and portions of Lane, Polk, Tillamook and Yamhill counties, including the cities of Newport, Toledo and Waldport. Capitol address: 900 Court St. N.E. H-371 Salem, OR 97301 503-986-1410 E-mail: rep.davidgomberg@state.or.us www.leg.state.or.us/gomberg/ DISTRICT 15 • Andy Olson, R-Albany Rep. Olson serves part of Linn County stretching into Benton County northwest of Corvallis. Interim contact: P.O. Box 891 Albany, OR 97321 541-967-6576 Capitol address: 900 Court St. N.E., H-478 Salem, OR, 97301 503-986-1415 E-mail: rep.andyolson@state.or.us www.leg.state.or.us/olson DISTRICT 16 • Sara Gelser, D-Corvallis District 16 consists of Benton County and nearly all of Corvallis and Philomath. Interim contact: 4030 Glen Eden Drive Corvallis, OR 97330 503-986-1416 (Capitol phone) Capitol address: 900 Court St. N.E. H-285 Salem, OR 97301 503-986-1416 E-mail: rep.saragelser@state.or.us www.leg.state.or.us/gelser DISTRICT 17 • Sherrie Sprenger, R-Scio District 17 consists of portions of Linn and Marion counties. No interim contact provided 900 Court St. N.E. H-473 Salem, OR 97301 503-986-1417 E-mail: rep.sherriesprenger@state.or.us www.leg.state.or.us/sprenger DISTRICT 23 • Jim Thompson, R-Dallas District 23 encompasses rural Polk County, including Dallas and Falls City, and parts of rural Linn County. Interim contact: 3380 Mistletoe Drive Dallas, OR 97338 503-986-1423 Capitol address: 900 Court St. N.E., H-388 Salem, OR 97301 503-986-1423 E-mail: rep.jimthompson@state.or.us www.leg.state.or.us/thompson

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State Senators DISTRICT 8 Betsy Close, R-Albany District 8 consists of parts of Benton and Linn counties, including the cities of Albany, Corvallis, Philomath and Millersburg. Interim address: None provided Capitol address: 900 Court St. N.E. S-303 Salem, OR 97301 503-986-1708 Email: Sen.BetsyClose@state.or.us www.leg.state.or.us/close DISTRICT 12 Brian Boquist, R-Newberg District 12 consists of parts of Benton, Linn, Polk, Marion and Yamhill counties including the towns of Monroe, Jefferson, Halsey and Harrisburg. Interim contact: None provided. Capitol address: 900 Court St. N.E., S-305 Salem, 97301 503-986-1712 E-mail: sen.brianboquist@state.or.us www.leg.state.or.us/boquist

Governor John Kitzhaber (Democrat) Term expires in January 2015 254 Oregon Capitol 900 Court St. N.E. Salem, OR 97310 503-378-3111 (governor's office) 503-378-4582 (24-hour governor's citizen message hotline) 503-378-6827 (fax) www.oregon.governor.gov

Oregon's Capitol Oregon's Capitol building at 900 Court St. N.E. in downtown Salem is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Tours are available, but the hours and dates are subject to change according to the season and whether the Legislature is in session. In general, they are available on the hour from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., meeting in the Rotunda. To schedule a tour of the Capitol, call 503-986-1388. For a wealth of information about Oregon government, state agencies, taxes and history online, see www.oregon.gov or bluebook.state.or.us. Interested persons also can take an online tour of the capitol and grounds at bluebook.state. or.us/facts/scenic/cap/cap01.htm.

Federal Officials U.S. Representatives Because 2014 is an election year, the names of some elected officials listed below are subject to change. However, regardless of who is elected in November, any representative can be contacted by e-mail online at www.house.gov/writerep/ by selecting a state and entering your zip code.

DISTRICT 1 (Clatsop, Columbia, Washington, Yamhill and part of Multnomah counties) • Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, (Democrat) Term expires 2015 District office: 12725 SW Millikan Way, Suite 220 Beaverton, OR 97005 503-469-6010; toll-free: 800-422-4003; Fax: 503469-6018 Washington, D.C., address: 439 Cannon House Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20515; 202-225-0855; fax: 202-225-9497; web and email: www.house.gov/bonamici DISTRICT 2 (All counties east of the Cascades, all of Jackson and Grants Pass area of Josephine County) • Greg Walden (Republican) Term expires 2015 District address - Bend: 1051 N.W. Bond St. Suite 400 Bend, OR 97701 541-389-4408; FAX 541-389-4452 Washington, D.C., address: 2182 Rayburn House Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-6730; fax: 202-225-5774; web and email: www.walden.house.gov DISTRICT 3 (Most of Multnomah County and northern part of Clackamas County) • Earl Blumenauer (Democrat) Term expires January 2015 blumenauer.house.gov District address - Portland: 729 N.E. Oregon St., Suite 115 Portland, OR 97232 503-231-2300; Fax: 503-230-5413 Washington, D.C. address: 1111 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-4811; Fax: 202-225-8941 DISTRICT 4 (Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane, Linn, northern portion of Josephine and most of Benton counties) • Peter DeFazio (Democrat) Term expires January 2015 www.defazio.house.gov District address - Eugene: 405 East Eighth Ave., Suite 2030 Eugene, OR 97401 541-465-6732, 800-944-9603 Washington, D.C. address: 2134 Rayburn House Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20515; 202-225-6416; Fax: 202-225-0032 DISTRICT 5 (All of Lincoln, Marion, Polk, Tillamook; part of northern Benton, most of Clackamas and parts of southwest Multnomah County) • Kurt Schrader (Democrat) Term expires January 2015 schrader.house.gov District address - Salem: 494 State St., Suite 210,

Salem, OR 97301 503-588-9100, 877-301-KURT (5878); Fax: 503-5885517 Washington, D.C. address: 108 Cannon House Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20515; 202-225-5711; Fax: 202-225-5699

U.S. Senators • Jeff Merkley (Democrat) Term expires January 2015 District address - Eugene: 405 East 8th Ave., Suite 2010, Eugene, OR 97401 541-465-6750 Washington, D.C. address: 313 Hart Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510; 202-224-3753; Fax: 202-228-3997; web and email: www.merkley.senate.gov • Ron Wyden (Democrat) Term expires January 2017 District address - Eugene: The Center Court Bldg. 151 W 7th Ave., Suite 435, Eugene, OR 97401 541-431-0229; fax: 541-431-0610 Washington, D.C., address: 221 Dirksen Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510-3703; 202-224-5244; fax: 202-228-2717; web and email: http://wyden.senate.gov

President • Barack H. Obama (Democrat) Term expires: January 2017

Public Safety Law Enforcement Agencies Albany Police Department 1117 Jackson St. S.E., Albany 541-917-7680 www.cityofalbany.net/departments/police Police Chief: Mario Lattanzio Email: Mario.Lattanzio@cityofalbany.net Benton County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Center 180 N.W. Fifth St., Corvallis 541-766-6858 www.co.benton.or.us/sheriff Facebook: www.facebook.com/BentonCoSheriff Twitter: @BentonCoSheriff Sheriff: Scott Jackson Email: Scott.Jackson@co.benton.or.us Law Enforcement Division 180 N.W. Fifth St., Corvallis 541-766-6858 Monroe Substation (staffed intermittently) 672 S. Commercial St., Monroe www.co.benton.or.us/sheriff/enforcement Division Commander: Capt. Greg Ridler Email: gregory.ridler@co.benton.or.us 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

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OUR GOVERNMENT www.ci.philomath.or.us/police/police.htm Police Chief: Ken Elwer Email: ken.elwer@ci.philomath.or.us Sweet Home Police Department 1950 Main St. 541-367-5181 www.sweet-home.or.us/index.aspx?nid=80 Facebook: www.facebook.com/SweetHome PoliceDepartment Police Chief: Jeff Lynn Email: shpd@ci.sweet-home.or.us OTHER EMERGENCY UNITS: • Benton County Sheriff's Mounted Posse: www.bentoncountysheriffsposse.org 541-766-6045 • Benton County Amateur Radio Emergency Service: www.bcares.org, Email: ec@bcares.org • Corvallis Mountain Rescue: www.corvallis mountainrescue.org, Email: info@corvallismountainrescue.org • Marys Peak Search and Rescue: www.mpsar.org, Email: mpsar1@yahoo.com Jesse Skoubo | Albany Democrat-Herald

Three fire crew students heft a log out of their fire line during a training exercise outside of Sweet Home. From left: Jon Raether of Eugene, Sam Post of Monmouth and Dante Castille of Eugene.

Courts, Defense, Prosecution

Benton County Jail 190 N.W. Fourth St., Corvallis 541-766-6866 www.co.benton.or.us/sheriff/corrections Jail Commander: Capt. Diana Rabago Email: diana.g.rabago@co.benton.or.us

COURTS Albany Municipal Court 333 Broadalbin St. S.W. 541-917-7740 www.cityofalbany.net/departments/ municipalcourt

Benton County Adult Parole and Probation 180 N.W. Fifth St., Corvallis 541-766-6887 www.co.benton.or.us/sheriff/community/parole_ probation Division Commander: Capt. Justin Carley Email: justin.j.carley@co.benton.or.us Emergency Management, Search & Rescue 180 N.W. Fifth St., Corvallis 541-766-6864 www.co.benton.or.us/sheriff/ems Corvallis Police Department Law Enforcement Center 180 N.W. Fifth St., Corvallis 541-766-6924 www.ci.corvallis.or.us/police Facebook: www.facebook.com/CorvallisPoliceDepartment Twitter: @CorvallisPD Police Chief: Jon Sassaman Email: jon.sassaman@corvallisoregon.gov

Jail: 541-967-3901 www.linnsheriff.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/LinnSheriff Sheriff: Bruce Riley Email: briley@linnsheriff.org Undersheriff: Jim Yon Email: jyon@linnsheriff.org Linn County Sheriff's Office Substations: • Mill City: 274 S.W. Second Ave., 503-897-2301 • Scio: 38975 S.W. Sixth Ave., 503-394-3344 • Lebanon: 2590 S. Main, 541-259-4350 • Sweet Home: 1951 Main St., 541-367-3994 • Brownsville: 255 N. Main St., 541-466-5725 • Harrisburg: 354 Smith St., 541-995-6652 Linn County Parole and Probation 118 Second Ave. S.E., Suite F, Albany 541-967-2005 Director: Maureen Robb

Lebanon Police Department 40 N. Second St., Suite 100 541-451-1751 www.ci.lebanon.or.us/index.aspx?page=38 Facebook: www.facebook.com/LebanonPD Police Chief: Frank Stevenson

Oregon State Police • 24-hour dispatch center (Salem): 503-375-3555 www.oregon.gov/OSP Twitter: @ORStatePolice • Albany Area Command: 3400 Spicer Drive S.E., Albany 541-967-2026 Station Commander: Lt. Vonn Schleicher Email: vonn.schleicher@state.or.us • OSU Office: 601 S.W. 17th St., Corvallis Cascade Hall, Second Floor 541-737-3010 Station Commander: Lt. Steve Mitchell Email: steve.mitchell@oregonstate.edu

Linn County Sheriff's Office and Jail 1115 Jackson St. S.E., Albany Sheriff's Office: 541-967-3950

Philomath Police Department 1010 Applegate St. 541-929-6911

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Benton County Circuit Court Third Floor 120 N.W. Fourth St., Corvallis 541-766-6828 www.courts.oregon.gov/Benton Corvallis Municipal Court 560 S.W. Madison Ave. 541-766-6948 www.ci.corvallis.or.us Lebanon Municipal Court 40 N. Second St., Suite 300 541-258-4909 www.ci.lebanon.or.us/index.aspx?page=32 Linn County Circuit Court Linn County Courthouse 300 Fourth Ave. S.W., Albany 541-967-3802 www.ojd.state.or.us/linn Linn County Justice Court www.co.linn.or.us/JusticeCourts/default.htm Email: linnjusticecourt@gmail.com • Lebanon office: 30 E. Maple St. 541-258-5777 • Sweet Home office: 799 Long St. 541-367-5902 • Harrisburg office: 354 Smith St. 877-589-9762

OUR GOVERNMENT Sweet Home Municipal Court 1140 12th Ave. 541-367-4660 www.ci.sweet-home.or.us/index.asp?NID=73 CRIMINAL DEFENSE Benton County Legal Defense Corp. 615 N.W. Jackson Ave., Corvallis 541-752-3616 Administrated by Jennifer Nash PROSECUTION Benton County District Attorney's Office Benton County Courthouse, Third Floor 120 N.W. Fourth St., Corvallis 541-766-6815 www.co.benton.or.us/da/index.php District Attorney: John Haroldson Linn County District Attorney's Office Linn County Courthouse, First Floor 300 Fourth Ave. S.W., Albany 541-967-3836 www.co.linn.or.us/index.php?content=da/index District Attorney: Doug Marteeny

Fire Departments Adair Rural Fire and Rescue 6021 N.E. Marcus Harris Ave. 541-745-7212 Email: adair@adair-rural-fire.com www.adair-rural-fire.com Fire Chief: Chuck Harris Albany Fire Department 333 Broadalbin St. S.W. 541-917-7700 www.cityofalbany.net/departments/fire Fire Chief: John Bradner • Station 11: 110 Sixth Ave. S.E. • Station 12: 120 34th Ave. S.E. • Station 13: 1980 Three Lakes Road S.E. • Station 14: 2850 Gibson Hill Road N.W.

• Station 3: 1310 N.W. Circle Blvd. • Station 4: 365 S.W. Tunison Ave. • Station 6: 544 N.W. Lewisburg Ave. Halsey-Shedd Rural Fire Protection District 740 W. Second St., Halsey 541-369-2419 Fire Chief: Skip Smith Harrisburg Rural Fire Protection District 500 Smith St. 541-995-6412 Email: admin@harrisburgfire.org www.harrisburgfire.org Fire Chief: John Goucher Hoskins-Kings Valley Rural Fire Protection District 38101 Kings Valley Highway, Philomath 541-929-2111 Fire Chief: Dave Evans Jefferson Rural Fire Protection District 189 N. Main St. 541-327-2822 Email: jeffersonfire@jeffersonfire.org www.jeffersonfire.org Fire Chief: Jon Zeilman Lebanon Fire District 1050 W. Oak St. 541-451-1901 http://lebanonfire.org Fire Chief: Dan Woodson

Scio Rural Fire Protection District 38975 S.W. Sixth Ave. 503-394-3000 Email: chief@sciofire.org Fire Chief: Doug Branch Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District 1099 Long St. 541-367-5882 www.sweethomefire.org Fire Chief: David Barringer Tangent Rural Fire Protection District 32053 Birdfoot Drive 541-928-8722 Email: scasebolt@tangentfire.com www.tangentfire.com Fire Chief: Scott Casebolt

Linn County Department of Health Services Offices in Albany, Sweet Home and Lebanon Sliding fee. Se habla Espanol. Alcohol and Drug Treatment Programs 104 4th Ave. SW • Albany............................................. 541-967-3819 1600 South Main • Lebanon.......................................... 541-451-5932 799 Long St. • Sweet Home .......................................... 541-367-3888 Alcohol and Drug Prevention and Treatment - Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment

Developmental Disabilities Services 2730 SE Pacific Blvd • Albany ...................................... 541-967-3890 1600 South Main • Lebanon.......................................... 541-451-5932

Blodgett-Summit Rural Fire Protection District Station 1: U.S. Highway 20 at Blitz Lane Station 2: 36847 Happy Hollow Road 541-456-4406 Email: eyblodgettfd@casco.net Fire Chief: Ed Young

Adult and Child Case Management • Sub Contract Management

Environmental Health Programs ........................ 541-967-3821 315 4th Ave. SW • Albany Food, Pool & Lodging • Septic Permits Public Drinking Water • Solid Waste and Recycling

Mental Health Service 2730 SE Pacific Blvd • Albany 445 3rd Ave. SW • Albany............................................. 541-967-3866 1600 South Main • Lebanon.......................................... 541-451-5932 799 Long St. • Sweet Home .......................................... 541-367-3888

Brownsville Rural Fire District 600 E. Blakely Ave., Brownsville 541-466-5227 Email: chief@brownsvillefire.com www.brownsvillefire.com Fire Chief: Kevin Rogers

Philomath Fire and Rescue 1035 Main St. 541-929-3002 Email: webmail@philomathfire.com www.philomathfire.com Fire Chief: Tom Phelps

“Working together to promote the health and well-being of all Linn County residents.”

Alsea Fire Department 216 Market St. 541-487-8701 Fire Chief: George Foster

Corvallis Fire Department 400 N.W. Harrison Blvd. 541-766-6961 www.ci.corvallis.or.us/fire Fire Chief: Roy Emery • Station 1: 400 N.W. Harrison Blvd. • Station 2: 500 S.W. 35th St.

Monroe Rural Fire Protection District 680 Commercial St. 541-847-5170 Email: rsmith@monroefiredept.org www.monroefiredept.org Fire Chief: Rick Smith

Outpatient Mental Health Services • Emergency Services

Public Health Programs 2730 SE Pacific Blvd. • Albany ..................................... 541-967-3888 1600 South Main • Lebanon.......................................... 541-451-5932 799 Long St. • Sweet Home .......................................... 541-367-3888 Communicable Disease Control/Immunizations, WIC Nutrition Program, Birth Control Services and STD Testing and Treatment, Maternal Child Health Services, Birth and Death Certificates, Health Promotion

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WORSHIP

Worship Ecumenical spirit thrives in the valley

wide variety of faith communities can be found in Corvallis, Albany and surrounding communities. Among them are Baptists and Buddhists, Catholics and Christian Scientists, Mennonites and Mormons, Pentecostals and Presbyterians, as well as Jewish, Baha'i, Islamic, Orthodox and Unitarian Universalist fellowships to name just a few. Local churches offer a variety of worship service styles from the very traditional to more contemporary and also blended formats. They also provide diverse programs of religious instruction, fellowship and ministry geared to people of all ages. Ethnic congregations include Chinese, Korean and Hispanic. Several congregations share facilities. Others can be found meeting in schools, a local Boys & Girls Club, a Grange hall, a senior center, a small strip mall and even Corvallis' Majestic Theatre. A handful of local churches date back more than 150 years including First Presbyterian, First United Methodist and First Baptist of Corvallis and First Baptist Church in Brownsville, the Willamette Presbyterian Church in Shedd and Mount Pleasant Community Church, east of Scio. Among the largest congregations in the two counties are Albany's First Assembly of God, Jefferson Baptist Church and Calvary Chapel in Corvallis. Many faith communities cooperate in ministry together through such organizations as Stone Soup Kitchen, Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers, Albany Area and Benton County Habitat for Humanity, the Pastoral Counseling Center, Albany Helping Hands homeless shelter, Love INC., Serve 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

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The historic Whitespires Church in Albany features an organ built into the sanctuary.

INC, Church of the Valley, Sweet Home Ecumenical Ministries and the Interfaith Community of Corvallis. Others support pregnancy counseling centers, programs for disabled and developmentally challenged adults, relief nurseries and various youth activities. More than 20 religious student organizations exist to meet the spiritual needs of students attending Oregon State University including Westminster House, Newman Center, Logos House and University Christian Center. A complete list of campus ministries, including advisers and contact phone numbers, is available by calling the OSU Student Activities Center at 541-737-2101. 63

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Enjoying the Outdoors O

ne of the best things about living in the mid-Willamette Valley is the abundance of outdoor resources in every direction - the Pacific Ocean and beaches to the west, the Cascade Mountains to the east and the beautiful valley floor in between. Those who like to "go outside and play" will find more than enough to keep them happy as the following list of activities and outdoor venues will show.

Boating Boating is a popular activity in the midWillamette Valley and across Oregon. For information on everything from registration requirements to water levels to navigation hazards and more, check out the online resources available at www.marinebd.osmb.state.or.us or at www.boatescape.com. Below is a list of the boat ramps providing access to rivers and lakes in Linn and Benton counties, followed by a list of popular canoe, kayak and whitewater rafting sites throughout the state.

River Access Alsea River: Campbell Park Ramp, Mill Creek Park Ramp, Missouri Bend Recreational Site, Salmonberry North Santiam River: Big Meadows, Buell Miller, Fisherman's Bend, Greens Bridge, John Neal Memorial County Park, Marion Forks, Mehama Bridge, Packsaddle Park, Riverside (Willamette), Santiam Marine Park, Stayton Bridge, Waterloo Park, Whispering Falls, Wiley Creek Park South Santiam River: Cascadia State Park, Longbow Organizational Camp, McDowell Creek Falls Park, River Bend Willamette River: Harrisburg, Ingram Island Road, McCartney Boat Ramp (Peoria), Peoria, Crystal Lake Road (Corvallis), Corvallis, Hyak Park, Bryant Park, Bowman Park, Takena Landing, Buena Vista County Park, Corvallis Ramp, Willamette Park

Lake Access Detroit Lake: Detroit Lake State Park, Kane's Marina, Detroit Lake Marina Foster Reservoir: Sunnyside Campground, Gedney Creek, Calkin's Boat Ramp Green Peter Reservoir: Sunnyside Park, Thistle Creek Boat Ramp, Whitcomb County Park

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Erica Fairrington of Albany takes her daughter Taylor Lee, right, and niece Madison Fraizer on a paddle boat ride at Waverly Lake in Albany.

Canoe Trips Alsea River: Salmonberry to the Pacific Ocean (two days) Calapooia River: Brownsville to Albany (one day) Grande Ronde River: Elgin to Troy (three days) John Day River: Service Creek to the Columbia River (several days) Luckiamute River: Helmick Park to the Willamette River (one day) Marys River: Wren to Corvallis (one day) Willamette River: Harrisburg to Corvallis (one day) New River: Boise-Cope County Park at Floras Lake to Fourmile Creek Upper Klamath Canoe Trail: Rock Point to Pelican Bay Warner Wetlands: Channel between Turpin and Campbell lakes Siuslaw River: Whittaker Creek Recreation Area to Swisshome

Whitewater Rafting/Kayaking (Class IV: Expert; Class III: Intermediate; Class II: Novice) McKenzie River: Olallie to Ben & Kay Dorris Park (Class III) Deschutes River*: Salmonberry to the Pacific Ocean (Class IV) Rogue River*: Galice to Agness (Class IV) North Santiam River: Gates to Mehama (Class III)

North Umpqua River: Boulder Creek to Steamboat (Class IV) Owyhee River: Rome to Owyhee Reservoir (Class IV) Illinois River*: Kerby to Oak Flats (Class IV) Clackamas River: McIver State Park to Barton County Park (Class III-IV) Nehalem River: Spruce Run Recreation Site to Nehalem Falls (Class III-IV) Grande Ronde River: Minam State Park to Troy (Class II) Klamath River: Boyle Power Plant to Topsy Grade Road Snake River*: Hells Canyon Dam to Pittsburg Landing * Permit required

Biking Cycling maps are available at local bike shops. A free color map of Corvallis Area Bikeways & Benton County Bicycling Guide is available at Corvallis City Hall, local bike shops, the Corvallis Environmental Center and Oregon State University.

ROAD CYCLING EASY DOES IT: Corvallis-Philomath bike path: Starts at Circle Boulevard/Oregon Highway 99W and ends in Philomath, minimal elevation gain. Follows Willamette and Marys rivers and includes Pioneer and Starker parks (10 miles). 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS Campus Way-Bald Hill Park (Midge Cramer Path): Starts at Campus Way/35th Street and ends at either the Bald Hill Park entrance on Oak Creek Road or Reservoir Road, minimal elevation gain. This includes the relocated Irish Bend Covered Bridge. Parking available at Benton County Fairgrounds (two miles). Peoria Road: From Corvallis, go east on Oregon Highway 34, then out and back on Peoria Road, minimal elevation gain. All seasons, moderate vehicle traffic. For variety, return via White Oak Road. (20 miles round trip) Boston Mill: Extensive network of well-paved and pancake-flat (though sometimes windblown) roads through grass fields of Linn County. Ride begins at the Brownsville Pioneer Park, continue straight on Linn West Road, various routes. (Variable length; whole loop, 29 miles) MODERATE RIDES: Linn County Covered Bridge Tour: A network of back roads through Jefferson, Scio and Crabtree that features numerous covered bridges. (Varying lengths) Buena Vista Ferry Ride: From Albany or Corvallis to Independence, take Independence Road north off U.S. Highway 20; north of Adair Village, signs will point east toward Buena Vista. Ride can be done as a loop through Independence. Total ascent of 400 feet. (40 miles round trip) Corvallis to the Sea Trail: A bicycle, equestrian and hiker trail connecting the Willamette Valley to the coast. Information: 541-754-6088, info@c2c.org (email) or www.C2CTrail.org. (60 miles) Decker Road: Starts and ends at the intersection of Bellfountain Road and Chapel Drive in Philomath. Going clockwise, head south on Bellfountain, taking a right turn on Decker, just south of Inavale School. It's a steady grind on Decker followed by a fast descent. Continue on Decker to Oregon Highway 34. Turn right, continuing to Grange Hall Road, left on 13th Street, right on Chapel to Bellfountain. (32-mile loop) Soap Creek: A loop with varied terrain, the ride can start at Crescent Valley High School in Corvallis. Go north on Highland Drive, left on Lewisburg Avenue and tackle a steep climb up Sulphur Springs Road, continuing north to Adair Village. Can return on Oregon Highway 99W or cross 99W and come back on rural back roads. Steep challenging climbs, rough roads. (five miles) Green Valley Loop: From Corvallis travel east on Highway 34, continue south on Peoria Road, cross Highway 99W at Tangent and continue through towards Shedd. Cross Highway 99E at Shedd and head north on Green Valley road. Head back west on Tangent road and then north on Peoria road until you return to Highway 34. Low traffic paved farm roads. (31 miles) A REAL WORKOUT: Marys Peak Climb: From Corvallis, take Oregon 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

Highway 34 west to the Marys Peak turnoff, 3,500-foot elevation gain. (50 miles round trip) Alsea Falls Tour: From Corvallis, take Bellfountain Road south to Alpine and follow the signs west to the falls. Return through Alsea and back to Corvallis on Oregon Highway 34. (60 miles round trip) Kings Valley Scenic Ride: From Corvallis through Philomath to Kings Valley and Monmouth and back to Corvallis, rolling hills with moderate elevation gain on Kings Valley Highway. Main roads include Highway 99W, Independence Highway, and Highways 223 and 20. Challenging hills. Scenic byway ride includes Airlie Winery. (87 miles) Corvallis to Brownsville: This somewhat flat river view route showcases the rural Willamette Valley. Head out of Corvallis on Hwy 34 towards Peoria Road, head out on Highway 99E toward I5, cross over I-5 and turn left on Highway 228 heading into Brownsville. Loop around various routes and then head back across I-5 back towards Peoria road and Tangent. Light to moderate traffic, all seasons, wildlife viewing. Baker Creek Loop: Access trail at Oak Creek gate northwest of Corvallis, physically and technically challenging with tricky descents. Beautiful routes through old growth forest. (Eight miles) McCulloch Peak Loop: This endurance building loop begins at the 700 road gate on Sulphur Springs road by taking Hwy 99W from Corvallis to Lewisburg. Physically challenging but technically easy. (Five miles)

MOUNTAIN BIKING EASY DOES IT: William Davies/Lewisburg Saddle Loop: A loop ride through old-growth forest, new tree stands and clear-cuts in McDonald Forest. Park at the Lewisburg Saddle on Sulphur Springs Road and follow the trail on the east side of the road; take the lower fork. (Two miles) MODERATE RIDES: McDonald Forest, north of Corvallis: The OSU Research Forest contains miles of logging roads, most suitable for weekend warriors. Be aware of hikers, equestrians and logging trucks. Multiple trailheads. Two of the tougher climbs include McCulloch Peak (see below) and Dimple Hill. Bald Hill Climb: Park at Bald Hill Park entrance off Oak Creek Road and take the old logging road up Bald Hill at the shelter. Short, but strenuous. (Less than one mile) A REAL WORKOUT: McCulloch Peak in McDonald Forest: Start from Oak Creek entrance to McDonald Forest. The ultimate challenge for fat-tire enthusiasts, this ride takes cyclists to the top of the second highest peak in the central Coast Range, half-day ride. (10 miles round trip)

Disc Golf ALBANY Bryant Park: 801 Bryant Way S.W. Timber-Linn Park: 900 Price Road S.E. CORVALLIS Adair Park: Off Royals Avenue in Adair Village Willamette Park: End of Goodnight Avenue in southeast Corvallis LEBANON Camp Tadmor: 43943 McDowell Creek Drive (private course; reservations required by calling 541-451-4270) PHILOMATH Philomath Middle School: 2003 School Fire Lanes, 541-231-6665

Fishing & Hunting The days when fishing season had a single opening day and closing day are over. Oregon is blessed with hundreds of abundant lakes, rivers, streams and an ocean with a wide variety of fish, but the regulations and restrictions vary widely. Anglers should consult the annual booklet produced by the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife for seasons and regulations. The 2011 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations are posted on the ODFW website at www.dfw.state.or.us /resources/fishing/. The weekly fishing report is online at www.dfw.state.or.us/RR/index.asp. Oregon has 67 state hunting areas, including all state and federal areas. Information on hunting, including rules, regulations and boundaries may be obtained from any Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife office (listed below). OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE OFFICES Headquarters: 4034 Fairview Industrial Dr. S.E., Salem, OR 97302; 503-947-6000 Central and Southeast (High Desert Region): 61374 Parrell Road, Bend, OR 97702; 541-388-6363 Northeast Region: 107 20th St., LaGrande, OR 87850; 541-963-2138 Northwest Region: 17330 S.E. Evelyn St., Clackamas, OR 97015; 971-673-6000 Southwest Region: 4192 N. Umpqua Highway, Roseburg, OR 97470; 541-440-3353 POPULAR MID-VALLEY FISHING SITES Salmon/steelhead: Alsea, Siletz, Santiam, Willamette, McKenzie, Rogue, Clackamas and Deschutes rivers Trout: Willamette, McKenzie, Deschutes, Crooked, North Umpqua, Alsea, Siletz and Luckiamute rivers and Lobster Creek Bass: Calapooia, Umpqua and John Day rivers Lakes: Foster, Henry Hagg Lake, Waverly, Freeway lakes, E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area: 29555 Camp Adair Road, Monmouth; 541-745-5334 Alsea Hatchery: 29050 Fish Hatchery Road, Alsea; 541-487-7240 Willamette Hatchery: 76389 Fish Hatchery Road, Oakridge; 541- 782-2933

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Golf PUBLIC COURSES Marysville Golf Course 2020 S.W. Allen St., Corvallis 541-753-3421 Holes: 9 Trysting Tree Golf Course 34028 Electric Road, Corvallis 541-752-3332 Holes: 18 Golf City Par Three 2115 N.E. Highway 20, Corvallis 541-753-6213 Holes: 9 The Golf Club of Oregon 905 N.W. Springhill Drive, Albany 541-928-8338 Holes: 18 Pineway Golf Course 30949 Pineway Road, Lebanon 541-258-8815 Holes: 9 Diamond Woods Golf Course 96040 Territorial Road, Monroe 541-998-9707 Holes: 18 Mallard Creek Golf Course 31966 Bellinger Scale Road, Lebanon 541-259-4653 Holes: 18 SEMI-PRIVATE COURSES Spring Hill Golf Club 155 N.W. Country Club Lane, Albany 541-928-5454 Holes: 18 PRIVATE COURSES Corvallis Country Club 1850 S.W. Whiteside Drive, Corvallis 541-752-3471 Holes: 18

Hiking Residents will discover anything from an easy one-hour stroll to a demanding five-hour hike in the mid-Willamette Valley. "Corvallis Trails: Exploring the Heart of the Valley," written by local outdoors enthusiast Margie Powell, describes 58 trails within an hour of Corvallis, including city and county parks, McDonald Forest, Marys Peak, wildlife refuges and more is available at area bookstores and sporting goods stores. Another resource is the website www.local hikes.com, where hiking enthusiasts in various communities around the nation file reports on

area hikes. Under the heading for Corvallis, there are descriptions of about 50 hikes in the Albany/Corvallis/Philomath region provided by local hiking enthusiasts.

MID-VALLEY TRAILS EASY DOES IT: Woodpecker Loop Trail: One of the nicest easy walks is in the William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge. Travel south from Corvallis on Oregon Highway 99W about nine miles to Finley Road. Follow the signs into the refuge and stop at the information kiosk for directions to the trail. This is a 1.2-mile loop with little elevation gain and an easy grade. A hillside platform gives an excellent view of the refuge and the Willamette Valley, and is an excellent place for a picnic. You also might see five species of woodpeckers, pheasants, hawks, Canada geese, deer and elk. (This trail is closed to bicycles and horses.) Gordon Lakes Trail: Another delightful hike, just east of Sweet Home on the Willamette National Forest. Pack a fly rod and float tube to fish for native cutthroat trout in the two lakes, which are nestled in an old-growth Douglas fir forest. To get there, drive east on U.S. Highway 20 past the sign for the Willamette National Forest, and turn right on Forest Service Road 2044, just past Upper Soda. At about four miles, turn right on Forest Service Road 230 and drive to the end of the road. Takena Landing Park: A convenient hike for Albany residents, this flat, looped trail takes you alongside the Willamette River through trees and blackberry bushes for an approximately four-mile round trip. The entrance to the park is on the river side of Highway 20, just west of the Lyons Street overpass. OSU Covered Bridge: Year-round hike that takes you through OSU research fields on a well paved path. Livestock such as sheep and cows can be viewed from path. Covered bridge is located halfway through the hike. Access from the trailhead on 35th Street on OSU campus or at the Benton Fairgrounds on 53rd Street. ( 1 mile) MODERATE EXERTION: Dan's Trail: For those who want a more invigorating walk in the OSU College of Forestry's McDonald Dunn Research Forest, this is perhaps the best trail in the area (three miles one way, 1,050-foot elevation gain). Open to bicycles and horses, the trail winds through a beautiful Douglas fir forest and leads to the top of Dimple Hill. From there you have a wonderful view of Corvallis and the southern Willamette Valley. To get to McDonald Research Forest, head north on Highland Drive from Walnut Boulevard and turn left onto Lester Avenue at the city park sign, and park in the Chip Ross Park parking lot. From there follow the trail along the south side of IV Hill to the west side of the park, where the trail enters McDonald Forest. Kings Boulevard Power Lines/Water Tower Trail: A popular trail through the hills of Northwest

Corvallis has traditionally started at the intersection of Kings Boulevard and Walnut Boulevard. A two-mile path goes back and forth along the power line up to Chip Ross Park. Hikers can go twice as far to trek a four-mile loop that takes you from Walnut to Lester Avenue, then on McDougal to Bonney to 13th Street, which dead ends at the water tower. The first one climbs 400 feet; the second 190 feet. Parking is available at the Timberhill Shopping Center. Silver Creek Canyon Trail: A stunning seven-mile trail that passes 10 waterfalls ranging from 27 to 179 feet tall. Several shorter trails are available, including the popular South Falls near the trailhead. The trail takes hikers behind the Upper South Falls and Lower South Falls. It is relatively flat through the canyon but has a steep grade down to each set of falls. To get there, take Interstate 5 north to Exit 253, then head east on Oregon Highway 22, about five miles to Oregon Highway 214 (Silver Falls Highway), and follow it straight to the park. Iron Mountain Trail: A 1.6-mile trail with about 1,500 feet elevation climb to an abandoned lookout perched on a rock outcropping. It's an interpretive trail known for its wildflowers in the spring. To get there, take Highway 20 east of Sweet Home to the junction of Forest Service Road 15. Just past that highway is the parking area on the left for the trail. OSU to Bald Hill: Starting off at the 53rd Street trailhead head on the path until you reach a TJunction that will take you on several dirt paths. Switchback trails and various routes lead you up Bald Hill. Great view of the OSU campus and Corvallis, year-round 3-4 hour hike with 500 foot elevation change. Dogs and horses allowed. A REAL WORKOUT: Marys Peak North Ridge Trail: Of all the trails in this area, this one in the Siuslaw National Forest offers the greatest elevation gain (2,300 feet) and longest distance (five miles one way). It passes through magnificent native, old-growth Douglas fir and noble fir forests and leads to the top of Marys Peak, the highest point in the Coast Range. From there you have a spectacular panorama from the Cascades to the Pacific Ocean. To get there, drive west from Philomath 1.7 miles on U.S. Highway 20 to where Woods Creek Road turns off to the left. Continue on this road 7.5 miles to the parking area at a gate blocking the road. The trail starts a few feet beyond the gate on the right. McCullough Peak Trail: Only minutes from Corvallis, this McDonald Forest trail takes hikers, mountain bikes and horseback riders to the second-highest point in the central Coast Range. Park at the Oak Creek entrance on the south end of the forest and walk north about a mile until the road forks at a billboard. Take the left fork, which heads west toward the peak. You'll pass several potential turnoffs, including the popular Extendo Trail on the left. At each fork in the road, take the steepest route. Though the climb is arduous, there are two cooling level areas in fir forests. 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS E-mail: HTrainingCenter@aol.com Lessons: Group Rentals: None Tallison Training: Corvallis 503-421-9407 tallisontraining.weebly.com Email: tmcallister6@gmail.com Lessons: Private Rentals: Yes Springhill Boarding Stables 5368 N.W. Springhill Drive, Albany 541-928-8943 541-760-0039 Email: s.stables@comcast.net Lessons: None Rentals: None

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Sweet Home's Emmy Johnston weaves Roxy, her 12-year old Paint, through a Pole Bending event at the Linn County Fair & Expo Center. Finally, the road ends at the peak, where there are expansive views of the entire southern Willamette Valley. Corvallis to the Coast: A strenuous 66-mile multiday hike that loops on back roads and single trails until you reach Newport. Trailhead begins at Dimple Hill parking lot on Oak Creek Road. Summer and Fall hike.

Trail Fees Hikers should remember that a Northwest Forest Pass is required to park at certain trailheads or other facilities in national forests in the Northwest. The passes cost $5 per vehicle per day, with annual passes available for $30. Valid at most national forest recreation fee sites in Oregon and Washington, they are sold at Forest Service offices, many retail outlets, via the Internet or by calling 800-270-7504. You can also call the tollfree number for more information or see www.fs.fed.us/r6/passespermits/index.shtml. The fees are a demonstration program authorized by Congress and help finance recreation programs on the forests where they are collected. In addition to sites in the Siuslaw and Willamette national forests, where fees are required, Marys Peak, Drift Creek Trail, Cape Perpetua Scenic Area, Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, Sand Lake Recreation Complex, Sutton Recreation Complex and Hebo Lake Campground on the Siuslaw National Forest also require passes; and for parking at or within a quartermile of most trailheads on the Willamette National Forest. 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

The Willamette also requires the passes at some boat landings and the Echo picnic area. o The Oregon Pacific Coast Passport, a separate permit system, continues for entrance, day use and parking fees at both state and federal sites along U.S. Highway 101 from Astoria to Brookings. It costs $35 for an annual passport or $10 for one valid for five consecutive days. They can be purchased at various sites, including the Siuslaw National Forest headquarters in Corvallis, or via the State Park Information Center at 800-5516949. The pass is also honored at numerous areas that require a Northwest Forest Pass, including Marys Peak and Cape Perpetua.

Horseback Riding LESSONS/RENTALS

Inavale Farm 31798 Horse Farm Lane, Philomath 541-929-5706 www.inavalefarm.com Lessons: Private; semi-private; group Rentals: None Brawley Farms 4556 Winter Creek Road, Jefferson 800-743-4414 www.brawleyfarms.com Lessons: Private Rentals: None Harmony Training Center 4500 S.W. Nash Ave., Corvallis 541-752-0302 www.harmonytrainingcenter.com

Riverbottom Stables 28970 Highway 34, Corvallis 541-752-2883 www.riverbottomstables.com Lessons: Private or group Rentals: None Roddy Ranch 33281 Dever-Conner Road N.E., Albany 541-926-9987 Lessons: Private Rentals: None Century Farm Equestrian Center 40835 Oupor Drive, Scio 503-394-4122 Lessons: Private or group Rentals: Guided trail rides Email: gndpeery@gmail.com www.centuryfarmequestriancenter.com

Parks

ALBANY Albany Parks and Recreation 333 Broadalbin St. S.W. 541-917-7777 www.cityofalbany.net The Albany Parks and Recreation Department sponsors several sports programs for both adults and youths that want to stay active throughout the year. A description of children's programs can be found under "Especially for Kids" in this book. Adult programs include basketball, football, softball and volleyball. Golf and tennis lessons are available May through September. Details about renting picnic shelters and areas within the Albany park system are available in the Parks section of the city's website, as are maps to help residents find the following park sites. Albany Skate Park: 1375 Sixth Ave. S.E. Located on Sixth Avenue between Pine and Sherman streets, this concrete park provides a place for skateboarders to hone their skills.

ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS Bowman Park: 300 Geary St. N.E. This 26-acre park can be found at the end of Geary Street N.E. on the Willamette River and is connected to Simpson Park via a walking/running/bike path. It offers barbecue grills, a picnic shelter, a boat ramp and fishing. Bryant Park: 801 Bryant Way S.W. This 72-acre park offers four barbecue stands and 80 picnic tables to accommodate 150 people. The site has a basketball court, horseshoe pit, fishing, play equipment, bike paths, a tennis court, a softball field and a new disc golf course. Burkhart Park: 550 Burkhart St. S.E. A two-acre park with a basketball court, barbecue grills, a horseshoe pit and softball field. Deerfield Park: 2627 Del Rio Ave. S.E.; This 12acre park has a softball field, basketball court, bike path and barbecue grills. Doug Killen Friendship Park: 4990 Deer Run St. S.W. This newly dedicated neighborhood park takes up nearly two acres and features a playground area, walking path, picnic facilities and two basketball courts (one adult/one junior). Draper Park: 756 29th Ave. S.E. This five-acre park includes basketball courts, softball fields, play equipment and BBQ grills. Eads Park: Corner of Alco Street and Linn Avenue. This one-acre park offers play equipment Eleanor Hackleman Park: 654 Pine St. S.E. This two-acre neighborhood park has a shelter that can accommodate up to 80 people. It includes barbecue grills, a basketball court, a volleyball court and a softball field. Gibson Hill Park: 2880 Gibson Hill Road N.W. This park includes seven acres and has a basketball court, bike paths, play equipment, a volleyball court and barbecue grills. Grand Prairie Park: 2530 Grand Prairie Rd. S.E. A 10-acre community park with a picnic shelter that accommodates 150 people. There's also a basketball court, bike paths, barbecue grills, fishing, a disc golf course and softball field. Hazelwood Park: 1999 Queen Ave. S.W. This three-acre park offers beautiful trees and picnic tables Henderson Park: 833 Calapooia St. S.W. This one-acre park offers basketball and tennis courts along with BBQ grills, play equipment and river access Lehigh Park: 3100 17th Ave. S.E. These five acres contain a basketball court, softball field and barbecue grills. Lexington Park: 3000 21st St. S.E. This park offers lots of new, modern play equipment. Monteith Riverpark: 489 Water Ave. N.W. This six-acre park offers a shelter for 75 people, plus a dock and viewpoints overlooking the Willamette River. Includes a horseshoe pit, fishing, bike paths and barbecue grills. Periwinkle Park: 2298 21st St. S.E. The seven acre park offers barbecue grills, trail access a bike path and play equipment. Pineway Park: 1592 Moraga Ave. S.E. A two-acre park with basketball courts and BBQ grills. Simpson Park: Located along the Willamette River, the former Simpson Mill property includes

a 1.3-mile bark dust nature trail between the river and old log ponds. A pathway connects the 168-acre park to Waverly Park to the south while a running/walking/bike path leads to Bowman Park to the west. Other activities include fishing and a disc golf course. Sunrise Park: 2275 Thurston St. S.E. The three acre park features play equipment, barbecue grills and a softball field. Swanson Park: 712 Jackson St. S.E. This three acre park offers restrooms, play equipment, basketball courts a softball field, BBQ grills and the COOL! Pool, which is open in the summer. Takena Park: 1101 Lawnridge St. S.W. This threeacre park can accommodate 50 people in its shelter, with a softball field, barbecue grills and a wading pool open during the summer. Teloh Park: 5950 Looney Ln S.W. This 12-acre park offers barbecue grills, picnic tables, play equipment and walking trails. Timber-Linn Memorial Park: 900 Price Road S.E. The 90-acre park can accommodate up to 100 people per shelter, 200 if both shelters are used. Other features include a basketball court, bike paths, a disc golf course, fishing, horseshoe pits, a softball field and barbecue grills. Waverly Park: 3154 Pacific Blvd. S.E. This 20acre park is located at the gateway into Albany from Interstate 5 and features a man-made lake, walking and bike paths, and paddle rentals.

CORVALLIS Corvallis Parks and Recreation 1310 S.W. Avery Park Drive 541-766-6918 www.corvallisoregon.gov (Click on "Parks & Recreation" under "Departments") The Corvallis Parks and Recreation Department provides more than 2,000 acres in parks, trails, open space and beautification areas and offers a host of recreational programs for all ages. Programs for children and teens are listed in the "Especially for Kids" section of this book. Adults can join city league teams to play basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer, softball and ultimate disc. Among the parks listed below, dogs are permitted off-leash in portions of Willamette Park, Woodland Meadow Park, Martin Luther King Jr.

Park, Chip Ross Park and Bald Hill Park. At the Crystal Lake Sports Fields, dogs can be off-leash on the non-improved turf areas from Mar.-Nov. and throughout the rest of the park - except the parking area and boat ramp - the rest of the year. Picnic shelters in Avery Park, Starker Arts Pavilion, Martin Luther King Jr. Park and Willamette Park may be reserved up to a year and a half in advance for use between April 1 and Oct. 31. A locator map is available in the Parks section of the city's website to help residents find the following park sites. Arnold Park: Located at the intersection of Harrison Blvd. and Merrie Drive, this 3.7 acre park offers an open turf area with picnic tables, benches and a play area. Avery Park: Located at Southwest 15th Street and Avery Park Drive. This 75-acre park with handicap accessibility offers ball fields, horseshoe pits, playgrounds, picnic areas, a play area among "dinosaur bones," a rose garden and an antique locomotive. Bald Hill Park: Access is available on 53rd Street at the Benton County Fairgrounds to this 284acre natural area, with a restored barn and hiking trails up to a panoramic view of the Corvallis area. Brandis Park: Visitors can walk trails through a Douglas Fir grove in this 10-acre park at the dead end of N. Snowberrry Place. Bruce Starker Arts Park: A grassy amphitheater, reflecting pond, fountain, community garden, bike paths and play areas are features of this park at Southwest Country Club Drive and Southwest 45th Street. Central Park: Located downtown between Southwest Sixth Street and Monroe Avenue across from the city library, this park offers garden benches, picnic tables, a playground and open grassy areas. It is the site of the annual Corvallis Fall Festival, and summer concerts in the gazebo. Chepenafa Springs Park: This 5-acre facility on Daylily Avenue in north Corvallis features a play area, hiking trail and a picnic shelter. Chintimini Park: This park, at 27th Street and Taylor Avenue, features sand volleyball courts, softball fields, picnic tables and a play area.

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ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS Chip Ross Park: Off Northwest Highland Drive on Northwest Lester Avenue, there's 125 acres full of hiking trails in a natural setting, featuring views of the city and the Cascade Mountains. Cloverland Park: Found at 29th Street and Garfield Avenue, this small park offers two tennis courts, a playground, picnic tables and open fields. Crystal Lake Sports Fields/Kendall Nature Park: Located off Crystal Lake Drive and Fischer Lane, this relatively new park was designed with special playing fields for soccer, Little League baseball and softball and Ultimate. The complex also includes 85 acres of natural area with hiking trails and a boat ramp, with access to the Willamette River. Eric Scott McKinley Skate Park: Located at First Street and B Avenue under the Highway 34 bypass, this park offers a sculpted concrete arena for skateboarders and BMX bike riders. The site also features picnic tables and benches for spectators and a nearby basketball court. Forest Dell Park: This 6.6-acre park located at Highland Drive and Highland Dell Drive has a short trail that loops through a forested area. Franklin Square Park: This is the oldest park in Corvallis, acquired by the city in 1889. It features play equipment and beautiful mature trees, no dogs allowed. Garfield Park: Located between Linus Pauling Middle School and Garfield School. Owned by Corvallis School District 509J. Grand Oaks Park: On the west side of Corvallis, off West Hills Road on Southwest Trellis Drive, this park has a large fort-like play structure, open fields and picnic tables. Kermit E. Roth Park: Sits at the base of the Harrison Street bridge. It includes a rock fountain and landscaping. Lilly Park: Located in south Corvallis at Lilly Ave. and Bethel St.., this small family park has an open field and playground. Little Fields Park: A downtown park at 5th St. and B Ave. with benches and a play structure. Martin Luther King Jr. Park (formerly Walnut Park): Found at 4905 N.W. Walnut Blvd., this 30acre park has bike paths, walking trails, two softball fields, a playground, two horseshoe pits and a covered group picnic site in a restored barn. Peanut Park: A half-acre park at 7th and D Streets with a small playground and picnic table. Pioneer Park: On the south side of Corvallis, just west of the Avery Park entrance, there is a lighted softball field and access to a multi-modal path that runs near the park and joins it to the downtown, the riverfront area and Oregon State University. A number of fitness stations can be found along the path. Porter Park: Riverbend Park: This five-acre park, off Rivergreen Avenue in south Corvallis, features play areas for children, drinking fountains, accessible restrooms and an asphalt walking path. It also has a covered picnic shelter. Riverfront Commemorative Park: This downtown waterfront park winds along the Willamette River and offers a fountain, artwork, bike and walking 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

trails, picnic tables, benches and an open plaza with views of the river. It is the home of the Corvallis Saturday Farmers Market, shops and restaurants. Sunset Park: This park at Southwest 45th Street and Country Club Drive was recently renovated and now includes an ADA playground, picnic shelter, restroom facilities and a half basketball court in addition to two lighted softball fields. Tunison Park: This small park next to the Tunison Fire Station has a play area with a "fire truck" climbing structure. Village Green Park: Off Conifer Boulevard across from Cheldelin Middle School, this park has an out-door basketball court, playground area and plenty of grassy areas. Willamette Park: At 287 acres, this park at the end of Goodnight Avenue in southeast Corvallis is the city's largest and is well-known for the tournament-level disc golf course and its beautiful river views and access. A picnic shelter can be reserved for large groups or special occasions and there is a playground area, two soccer fields and plenty of hiking/jogging trails.

LINN COUNTY PARKS Linn County Parks Department 3010 Ferry St. S.W., Albany 541-967-3917 www.linnparks.com Linn County operates 22 parks and recreation areas. Details on rental rates and campground fees are available on the department's website. A countywide map of park locations is also available online. Clear Lake Resort: This historic campground and lodge has come under the umbrella of the county parks system. Daily and hourly boat rentals are offered and the resort is a useful jumping off point for a variety of activities. For specific information email clearlake@co.linn.or.us. Freeway Lakes: This is a year-round fishing spot east of Interstate 5 on Three Lakes Road with bank fishing, a boat ramp and picnic sites. Larwood Wayside: Follow the signs toward Scio from U.S. Highway 20 and turn onto Fish Hatchery Drive. About six miles at the junction of Larwood Drive, you'll find swimming, fishing and picnicking. Gedney Creek Boat Ramp: Located on the north side of Foster reservoir approximately one mile east of Foster Dam this park offers a boat ramp, and 55 boat parking spaces and bathroom facilities. Lewis Creek County Park: This 40-acre park is approximately four miles northeast of Sweet Home on River Drive. There is a $3 fee from Memorial Day through Labor Day. McCartney Boat Ramp: Picnicking, fishing and boat ramp access to the Willamette can be found at this spot one mile north of Peoria on Peoria Road. McClun Wayside: Fishing, swimming and picnicking is available at this park. Follow Oregon

Highway 228 through Holley to County Road 759 for approximately two miles. McDowell Creek Falls County Park: Site is approximately eight miles east of Lebanon on Mc-Dowell Creek Road. McKercher County Park: Located five miles east of Brownsville on Oregon Highway 228. Roaring River County Park: East of Crabtree at the east end of Fish Hatchery Road, this park covers 28 acres.

BENTON COUNTY PARKS Benton County Parks Department 360 S.W. Avery Ave., Corvallis 541-766-6871 www.co.benton.or.us/parks Benton County maintains 14 parks, most of which are for day use. Park hours are dawn to dusk. Overnight use is permitted if a Special Use Permit has been submitted and approved by a Benton County Parks representative. Maps showing the location of the following parks are available in the "Parks" section of the county's website. Adair Park: Take Oregon Highway 99W to Adair, go east on Ryals Avenue to the park entrance. Groups as large as 800 people have held picnic events here. Seating for 300 picnickers is available, which can be divided into two smaller areas for 120 and 180 picnickers. Reservations can be made at 541-766-6871. The park features two softball fields, two volleyball courts, two tennis courts and is a popular site for disc golf. Nearby, the Benton County Clubhouse in Adair Village is owned by the parks system and operated by concessionaire Valley Catering. Call 541745-7455 for meetings, wedding receptions, holiday parties and other events. Anderson Park: At 26.2 acres, this park is accessible from Highway 99W by taking Stow Pit Road to Old River Road. It is northeast of Monroe along the west bank of the Willamette River. Beazell Memorial Forest: The largest of all the Benton County parks at 586 acres, it was donated to the county in July 2000. Located on the Kings Valley Highway 223 five miles north of the Highway 20 turnoff west of Philomath, it features the historic Plunkett House, picnic facilities, restrooms, interpretive panels, the newly opened Beazell Forest Education Center and miles of hiking trails. Bellfountain Park: This is Benton County's oldest park and is off Dawson Road in southeast Benton County, about four miles northwest of Monroe and 17 miles south of Corvallis. People have been gathering here for more than 100 years. There is covered seating for 120 picnickers at one of the longest picnic tables in the world. The park also features a softball field, sand volleyball court, play area, horseshoe pits, restrooms and plenty of wildflowers. Campbell Boat Landing: Located along Oregon Highway 34 west of Alsea, this park has great boating access on the Alsea River. Many people know it by its former name, Pink House.

ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS Clemens Park: The park features approximately one-half mile of Alsea River frontage 21 miles southwest of Corvallis on Oregon Highway 34. There is a self-guided interpretive trail, riverfront picnic sites and areas for water play. Fitton Green: This is a 308-acre site about one mile north of Philomath and about four miles west of Corvallis. The property lies west of Bald Hill, overlooking the Marys River and Willamette and Cardwell Hills valleys. Fort Hoskins Historical Park: The fort was established in 1856 to protect and monitor the new coastal Indian reservation. Benton County purchased Fort Hoskins in 1991 and it has been developed into a 130-acre historic park. Located in northwest Benton County west of the Kings Valley Highway, the park showcases its varied history, vegetation and scenic views through educational and interpretive displays and selfguided trails. Hyak Park: Seven miles northeast of Corvallis on the west bank of the Willamette River, with access from U.S. Highway 20, this park has a boat ramp and moorage, family picnic tables and river views. Irish Bend Park: This park is in southeast Benton county, three miles northeast of Monroe and 16 miles south of Corvallis on the Willamette River. It offers boat launch access to the Willamette River for non-motorized boats. Boat access is hampered by a sand bar. It is an undeveloped site with no signage, parking, water or landscaping. Picnicking and swimming are available. Jackson-Frazier Wetland: Northeast of Corvallis at the north end of Lancaster street, the wetland was established as a Benton county park in 1992 to protect the natural features of the area and allow for education, research and public use. Open throughout the year, a 3,400-foot-long accessible wooden boardwalk winds through the wetland, allowing visitors to view many plants and wildlife in the wetland. Numerous kiosks explain the different aspects of the parks natural history and watershed. Mill Creek Park: On the Alsea River, off Oregon Highway 34 west of Alsea, this park features a boat ramp, good bank fishing, and picnicking in the Robinson Memorial Grove. North Albany Park: Group picnicking facilities sit in an oak grove with seating for 160 people, electric cooktops and special chicken barbeques. From Highway 20 take Northwest Scenic Drive north to Valley View Drive then east to Hillcrest Drive.

Campgrounds LINN COUNTY

Clear Lake Resort: This park located in Sisters off Highway 126 offers campsites along with cabin rentals. The beautiful lake offers water access, fishing and boat rentals. The lodge also offers shower facilities along with a diner providing campers with breakfast, lunch and dinner.

John Neal Memorial Park: The park, northeast of Lyons off Highway 22 has 40 tent sites and is open April through October. Water access, a boat ramp, playground area and showers are offered along with group camping. River Bend County Park: Off Highway 20 east of Sweet Home is this park which includes campsites, restrooms, showers, playground, hiking trails and access to the South Santiam for fishing and swimming. Sunnyside County Park: Located on the Foster Reservoir east of Sweet Home three miles off Highway 20 on Quartzville Road this park has 165 campsites with electrical and water hookups and 35 sites with no hookups. Amenities include boat ramp, off-leash dog park, dumping station, showers, group picnic areas and sand volleyball court. Waterloo County Park: Five miles east of Lebanon off Highway 20 this year-round campground offers 60 sites that can be reserved and 60 that are first-come, first-serve. Located on the banks of the South Santiam River this park offers water access, two boat ramps and shore fishing, along with two playgrounds and group areas that make this a great place for families. Whitcomb Creek County Park: Located on the shores of Green Peter Reservoir east of Sweet Home on Highway 20 this park has 35 sites with some group overflow area. Open April until early October, this park has water access along with a boat ramp for campers to utilize the park for a variety of water sports. Bird watching and hiking are also popular activities as well.

BENTON COUNTY Alsea Falls Campground: This Bureau of Land Management campground 13 miles west of Monroe at Alsea Falls Recreation Site offers 16 campsites open from May to the end of September, no reservations needed. Benton Oaks RV Campground: Located next to the Benton County Fairgrounds on Southwest 53rd Street in Corvallis, this park offers full hook up year round and tent sites from Memorial Day to October. Great place to stay if visiting OSU. Shuttle on Beaver football game days available as well.

Marys Peak Campground: Six tent sites are open from May through September at the Siuslaw Forest Service campground 14 miles west of Corvallis off Highway 34, no reservations. Salmonberry Park and Campground: Along the Alsea River west of Alsea 28 campsites are open May 15 to October 15, day use area with a boat ramp and coin-operated shower facilities available. No reservations.

Playgrounds ALBANY

Bryant Park: 801 Bryant Way S.W. Burkhart Park: 550 Burkhart St. S.E. Deerfield Park: 2627 Del Rio Ave. S.E. Doug Killen Friendship Park: 4990 Deer Run St. S.W. Draper Park: 756 29th Ave. S.E. Eads Park: Corner of Alco Street and Linn Avenue Eleanor Hackleman Park: 654 Pine St. S.E. Gibson Hill Park: 2880 Gibson Hill Road N.W. Grand Prairie Park: 2530 Grand Prairie Rd. S.E. Hazelwood Park: 1999 Queen Ave. S.W. Henderson Park: 833 Calapooia St. S.W. Lehigh Park: 3100 17th Ave. S.E. Lexington Park: 3000 21st St. S.E. Maple Lawn: 1950 Old Salem Road N.E. Monteith Riverpark: 489 Water Ave. N.W. Periwinkle Park: 2298 21st St. S.E. Pineway Park: 1592 Moraga Ave. S.E. Riverview Heights Park: 1901 Crittenden Loop N.W. Sunrise Park: 2275 Thurston St. S.E. Swanson Park: 712 Jackson St. S.E. Takena Park: 1101 Lawnridge St. S.W. Teloh Calapooia Park: 5950 Looney Lane S.W. Timber-Linn Memorial Park: 900 Price Road S.E.

CORVALLIS Arnold Park: On the west side of the city, at Harrison and Merrie avenues Avery Park: S.W. 15th Street and Avery Avenue Bruce Starker Arts Park: Country Club Drive and Southwest 45th Street

Community Health Centers of Benton & Linn Counties Benton Health Center 530 NW 27th Street Corvallis, OR 97330 541-766-6835

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Monroe Health Center 610 Dragon Drive Monroe, OR 97456 541-847-5143

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ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS Central Park: Seventh Street and Madison Avenue Chepenafa Springs Park: Daylilly Avenue, off N.W. 29th Street Chintimini Park: N.W. 25th Street and Tyler Avenue Cloverland Park: N.W. 29th Street and Garfield Avenue Franklin (school park): N.W. 15th Street and Taylor Avenue Garfield (school park): N.W. 11th Street and Cleveland Avenue Grand Oaks Park: S.W. Trellis Avenue off West Hills Road Lilly Park: S.E. Lilly Avenue and Bethel Street Martin Luther King Jr. Park: N.W. Walnut Boulevard Peanut Park: S.W. Seventh and D streets Porter Park: N.W. 20th Street and Hayes Avenue Riverbend Park: Off Rivergreen Avenue in south Corvallis Sunset Park: S.W. 45th Street and Country Club Drive Tunison Park: S.W. Tunison Avenue and Butterfield Drive Village Green Park: N.E. Conifer Boulevard at Dorchester Way Washington Park: 630 N.W. Seventh St. Wildcat (school park): 2701 N.W. Satinwood Park (Wilson School) Willamette Park: S.E. Corvallis at the end of Goodnight Avenue on the Willamette River

Running

ALBANY AREA Bowman Park: Small park with a nice nature trail at end of Geary Street N.E. in Albany. Bryant Park: West Albany park with off-road running through trees and along the Willamette River. Monteith Riverpark: A starting point for many of the Albany's multi-use paths along the Willamette River. Periwinkle Path: Starts at the Boys & Girls Club of Albany at 1215 Hill St. S.E. and runs along Periwinkle Creek to Grand Prairie Park. Simpson Park: A 1.3-mile bark dust path divides the old mill ponds from the Willamette River. The path is tree-lined and well shaded in some areas.

CORVALLIS AREA Avery Park: Half-mile of wooded chip trail in south Corvallis. Excellent for bird watching as well as pheasant, hawks and Canada geese. Bald Hill Park: West of Corvallis on Oak Creek Road, 450-foot elevation to the summit but views are worth the exertion. Chip Ross Park: Off-road running with strenuous hills and expansive views in north Corvallis. Dan's Trail to McDonald Forest is a favorite. Circle Boulevard: A scenic one-mile bike path to Harrison Boulevard in northwest Corvallis. Starts at the west side of the intersection with Witham Hill Drive. 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

McDonald Forest: Northwest of Corvallis, miles of logging roads on the Oregon State University Research Forest offers a wide variety of running possibilities. Entrances at Oak Creek, Lewisburg Saddle, Soap Creek and Peavy Arboretum. Martin Luther King Jr. Park: Three-quarter-mile bike path and half-mile wood-chip running path through trees in northwest Corvallis. Willamette Park: More than a mile of flat, wide paved and dirt trails along the Willamette River in south Corvallis.

Skiing Mount Bachelor: The largest ski area in Oregon, renowned for its powder. 22 miles west of Bend. Ten lifts, 88 runs, 3,365 vertical, 3,683 acres. Average base: 150 to 200 inches. www.mtbachelor.com Mount Hood Meadows: 50 miles east of Portland. Eleven lifts, 85 runs, 2,777 vertical, 2,150 acres. Average snowfall: 430 inches. www.skihood.com Timberline: Features longest skiing season in North America. 50 miles east of Portland on Mount Hood. Seven lifts, 41 runs, 3,690 vertical, 1,415 acres. Average base: 175 to 200 inches. www.timberlinelodge.com Mount Hood Ski Bowl: 52 miles east of Portland. Four lifts, four tows and one conveyor lift, 65 runs, 1,500 vertical, 960 acres. Average snowfall: 300 inches. www.skibowl.com Hoodoo Ski Bowl: Popular day trip for mid-valley residents. 75 miles east of Corvallis. Five lifts, 32 runs, 1,035 vertical, 806 acres. Average base: 175 to 200 inches. Also includes a tubing run. www.hoodoo.com Willamette Pass: 70 miles east of Eugene, just off Oregon Highway 58. Five lifts and a magic carpet, 29 runs, 1,563 vertical, 555 acres. Average snowfall: 430 inches. www.willamettepass.com Ski Ashland: Just minutes off Interstate 5 near California border, 20 miles south of Ashland. Four lifts, 23 runs plus open bowl skiing, 1,150 vertical, 220 acres. Average snowfall: 300 inches. www.mtashland.com Anthony Lakes: Highest Oregon ski area in elevation, atop the Blue Mountains. 35 miles northwest of Baker City. One lift, one tow and one wonder carpet, 21 runs, 900 vertical, 1,100 acres. Average snowfall: 300 inches. www.anthonylakes.com Summit Ski Area: Open for 75 years, the oldest ski area in Northwest. 54 miles east of Portland on Mount Hood. One lift, three runs. www.summitskiarea.com Spout Springs: 40 miles east of Pendleton. Two lifts, 17 runs, 530 vertical, 250 acres. Average snowfall: 130 inches. www.spoutspringsskiarea.com Cooper Spur: 50 miles east of Portland. One double chair lift and one rope tow, 10 runs, 350 vertical, 50 acres. www.cooperspur.com

Warner Canyon: 20 miles east of Lakeview. One triple chair lift, 780 vertical, 21 runs. www.warnercanyon.org Ferguson Ridge: South of Joseph. One T-Bar and one rope tow, 8 runs, 640 vertical. www.skifergi.com

State and Federal Resources Finding unique, out-of-the-way places in Oregon and surrounding states has never been easier, thanks to the Internet and all of the brochures available through federal, state, local and private bureaus. Checking with these people first will enhance your outdoor experience by providing information on places to go, regulations, fees and other pertinent facts. A must-have for fully enjoying the outdoors is the "Oregon Atlas and Gazetteer" by DeLorme Mapping. It lists unique geographic areas, camping, boat launching, cycling and scenic drives and natural areas. Also, check out the website www.gorp.com (Great Outdoors Recreation Pages) - it's a popular one that offers brief descriptions of unique natural areas in Oregon and elsewhere. For those who really want to get away from it all, information about 63 cabins formerly used as fire lookouts or to house Forest Service Rangers - available for rent throughout 14 national forests in Oregon and Washington can be seen at www.fs.fed.us/r6/recreation /rentals/index.shtml.

Passes Northwest Forest Pass: Many public recreation lands in Oregon and Washington now require a Northwest Forest Pass. They're available at all Forest Services offices, many retail outlets or on the Internet. Daily passes cost $5; annual passes are $30. For more information, call 800-270-7504. Oregon Pacific Coast Passport: Valid for entrance, day use and vehicle parking fees at all state and federal fee sites along the entire Oregon portion of the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 101) from Astoria to Brookings. It covers 17 sites, including the Marys Peak Recreation Area. An annual pass costs $35; a five-day vehicle pass costs $10. For more information, call 800-551-6949.

State Parks and Forests Oregon State Parks 725 Summer St. N.E., Suite C, Salem 503-986-0719 Director: Lisa VanLaanen Oregon Department of Forestry 2600 State St., Salem 503-945-7200

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National Forests The U.S. National Forest Service oversees a number of timberlands in Oregon to ensure environmental protection and commercial sustainability, but they are increasingly managed for recreational values as well. The offices for one of these, the Siuslaw National Forest, is in Corvallis at 3200 S.W. Jefferson Way; the phone number is 541750-7000. For detailed information on the location and features of all the national forests in our state, go online to www.fs.fed.us/r6/r6nf.htm.

Bureau of Land Management The largest branch of the U.S. Department of the Interior manages 15.7 million acres in Oregon, generally grasslands, sage and other nonforested areas. The BLM, which is almost exclusively in the West, offers many campgrounds, boat ramps and trails into remote areas. For information on each district, see www.or.blm.gov/districts/index.htm.

National Wildlife Refuges Oregon has 21 national wildlife refuges where the primary concern is the protection of wildlife. Visitors are welcome, but check with individual refuges for seasonal restrictions. Listed below are two of the more popular refuges in Oregon for mid-valley visitors, plus one just over the border. Finley National Wildlife Refuge: 26208 Finley Refuge Road, Corvallis; 541-757-7236 Malheur National Wildlife Refuge: 36391 Sodhouse Lane, Princeton; 541-493-2612 Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge: 4009 Hill Road, Tulelake, Calif.; 530-667-2231

National Parks Despite its many natural wonders, Oregon has only one national park: Crater Lake (P.O. Box 7, Crater Lake, OR 97604-0007). Generally, full access begins in June and continues through Oct. Entrance fees are $10 by vehicle for seven days. For more information, call 541-594-3000.

Other Federal Recreation Areas • Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (Hood River) • Crooked River National Grassland (Madras) • Hells Canyon National Recreation Area (Enterprise) • Newberry Crater National Volcanic Monument (Paulina) • Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area (Reedsport) • Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge (Tulelake, Calif.)

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Albany's Cool Pool! is open 1st weekend after school is out until Labor Day.

Swimming Pools ALBANY

Albany Community Pool South Albany High School 2150 36th Ave. S.E. 541-967-4521 During the summer, the pool is open Monday through Saturday During the school year, it's open during the evenings and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Adult lap swim times are 5:30 to 8 a.m., noon to 1 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. weekdays and 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Open swims are from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday. Family swim times are 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. The pool also offers swim lessons during the evening year-round and in the mornings during the summer. The fees are $3.50 for adults, $3 for youth ages 18 and under, $3.25 for seniors ages 55 and over, $10 for families, and children age 3 and under are admitted free. Punch cards are available with 20 punches per card: $55 for youth, $65 for adults, $60 for seniors ages 60 and older, and $60 for a Combo (10 adult, 10 youth). Yearly passes are available for $225 for adults, $200 for youth, $210 for seniors and $365 for families. COOL! Swanson Park Action Center 705 Railroad St. S.E., Albany 541-917-7751 This outdoor facility, featuring an aquatic play area with slides, lazy river and splash equipment, is open daily during summer months. Open recreational swims are from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday

through Friday, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. A number of swimming instruction and exercise classes are also available. Check the website for details. Daily admission fees for Albany residents are $4 for adults, $3.25 for youths ages 6 to 17 and $2.50 for younger children and $2 for observers. Nonresident fees are $5 adults, $4.25 youths ages 6 to 17 and $3 for younger kids. Punch cards (good for 10 visits) cost $37 (residents) and $45 (nonresidents) for adults, $29.25 (residents) or $38.25 (nonresidents) for youths ages 6 to 17, and $22.50 (residents) or $27 (non-residents) for children 5 and younger. Season passes cost from $75 to $150 for individuals and $250 to $300 for families (up to four people). Mid-Willamette Family YMCA 3311 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany 541-926-4488 The pool at the YMCA is open year-round. Open swim times change seasonally. A one-day pass costs $10 for adults, $4 for youths ages 17 and under, $7 for seniors ages 60 and over and $15 for families.

CORVALLIS Osborn Aquatic Center 1940 N.W. Highland Drive, Corvallis 541-766-7946 This facility features two indoor pools, a large Olympic-sized pool and a small warm-water therapy pool, as well as an outdoor pool open only during the summer. The center offers swim lessons, exercise classes, open recreational swims and private pool rentals. Otter Beach features 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS Oregon State University: Along Washington Way just north of Gill Coliseum and Prothro Field. Four covered courts. OSU identification required for use. Tennis West: 6880 S.W. West Hills Road. Two indoor, two outdoor private courts. Reservations: 541-929-6212. Timberhill Tennis Club: 2775 N.W. 29th St. Six indoor, two outdoor private courts. Reservations: 541-753-1043.

water toys, a water slide, water channel, diving boards. Lap swimming is available in the lap pool. Admission fees are $5 for adults 18 and over, $4 for youth ages 7 to 17 and $2.75 for ages 6 and under. Families are $6.50, plus $2.50 per extra swimmer Friday through Sunday. Aqua Fitness is $7. Go to the city of Corvallis website at www.corvallis.gov and type "Osborn Aquatic Center" in the search box for more information on passes, private rental rates and current swimming schedules.

The pool is open year around; swim classes are available. Lap swimming is from7 to 9 a.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 12 to 1 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; and 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday. Open swim times are 1 to 3 p.m. Monday and Thursday. Admission: $3.25 for adults, $2.50 for ages 18 and under and seniors, $8 for families. Ten- or 20visit punch cards and summer memberships are available.

JEFFERSON

SWEET HOME

Jefferson Middle School: 1298 N. Second St. Two public courts.

Jefferson Community Pool 1298 N. Second St. 541-327-3581 The pool is open only during the summer. Recreational swims are from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1 to 4:45 p.m. Saturday. Family swims are on Friday from 5:45 to 8 p.m. and adult lap swims are from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Water aerobics are offered from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Admission costs $3 for adults, $2.25 for seniors, $2 for children age 17 and under and $7 per family on Wednesday (up to 4 people), plus $1 per extra swimmer. Season family passes are available for $119; children 17 and under are $60; adults are $65 and seniors are $50. Water aerobic passes are $100. Swimming lessons are offered and range from $40 to $47.50.

Sweet Home Community Pool 1641 Long St. 541-367-7169 The pool is open year-around and offers swim classes for all ages. Lap swimming is available from 5:30 to 7:30 a.m. and 7- 8:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Recreation swim times are 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Family Swim is 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday. The cost is $3.50 for adults, $3.25 for seniors and $3 for youth ages 18 and under; family (for up to 4 family members including one adult) are $10.

LEBANON

LEBANON Lebanon Community Pool 1800 S. Fifth St. 541-259-7946 www.lebanonpool.org The Lebanon pool is open year-round. Open swims are from 1 to 3 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 2 to 4 p.m. Fees are $3 for adults, $2.50 for youth ages 17 and under and seniors over age 60, free for children 5 and under, and $10 for families (six or fewer), plus $1 for each additional member. Nonresident fees are $3.50, $3 and $14 respectively. Annual passes are $140 for students, $200 for Adults, $135 for seniors, $155 for senior couples and $270 for families. Nonresident feels are $170, $240, $165, $185 and $324 respectively.

PHILOMATH Clemens Community Pool Philomath High School 2054 Applegate St. 541-929-3584 www.philomath.k12.or.us/pool 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

Tennis ALBANY Albany Tennis Club: 1424 27th Ave. S.W. Four outdoor and three indoor, private courts. Reservations: 541-926-2513. Burkhart Park: 550 Burkhart St. S.W. Public courts. Henderson Park: 833 Calapooia St. S.W. Public court. Linn-Benton Community College: 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W. Four lighted public courts. South Albany High School: 3705 Columbus St. S.E. Four public courts, two lighted. West Albany High School: 1130 Queen Ave. S.W. Four public courts.

CORVALLIS Adair Park: In Adair Village. Two public courts. Cloverland Park: N.W. 29th Street and Arthur Avenue. Two public courts. Corvallis High School: 1400 N.W. Buchanan Ave. Six public courts. Crescent Valley High School: 4400 N.W. Highland Drive. Eight public courts. Lincoln School: 110 S.W. Alexander Ave. Two public courts. Linus Pauling Middle School: Intersection of Cleveland Avenue and 14th Street. Two public courts.

JEFFERSON

Century Park: South Fifth Street, across from the Boys & Girls Club. Three public courts. Lebanon High School: 1700 S. Fifth St. Six public courts.

Volleyball ALBANY Eleanor Hackleman Park: 654 Pine St. S.E. Sand court. Gibson Hill Park: 2880 Gibson Hill Road. N.E. Sand court. Linn-Benton Community College: 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W. Sand courts.

CORVALLIS Avery Park: 1310 S.W. Avery Ave. Grass courts. Chintimini Park: At N.W. 27th Street and Taylor Avenue. Four sand courts. Willamette Park: End of Goodnight Avenue. Grass courts. Oregon State University: Along Washington Way beside Dixon Recreation Center. Three sand courts.

LEBANON Lebanon High School: 1700 S. Fifth St. Sand court.

PHILOMATH City Park: 300 S. 23rd St. Sand court.

Walking Bald Hill Walkers 541-766-6959 Walks are about two miles long. Meet at 3:30 p.m. Monday at the parking lot near the pedestrian crossing on 53rd Street near the Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 N.W. 53rd St., Corvallis.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Clubs and Organizations A

variety of clubs and civic organizations in this area offer folks plenty of opportunities to meet new people, nurture special interests or promote important causes. The following list was compiled from club representatives who responded to newspaper ads or are frequent contributors to the daily F.Y.I. section of the Corvallis Gazette-Times or the Community Calendar and Finding Help listings in the Albany Democrat-Herald.

Advocacy Albany Area Right to Life 541-928-8706 Established to promote the sanctity and value of every human life from the moment of conception to one's natural death. Meets at 7 p.m. third Thursday; call for location. Albany Peace Seekers 541-928-7013 Email: albanypeaceseekers@q.com American Association of University Women 541-926-9538 or 541-981-2158 Advances equality for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. Open to women with degrees from universities, colleges and community colleges, plus free affiliate membership for college students. Meets four times a year and sponsors special interest groups. Association of Retired Oregon Public Employees Gerry Olson, 541-752-0210 Promotes the economic and social welfare of Oregon PERS retirees. • Corvallis Elks Lodge, 1400 N.W. Ninth St. Noon second Tuesday (alternate months) Community Alliance for Diversity 541-602-5194 408 S.W. Monroe Ave., M210C, Corvallis Email: ahood@alliancefordiversity.org Community-based organization serving as a catalyst to create and sustain a healthy multicultural community. Corvallis Compassionate Communication (NVC) Community 541-753-2255 Email: tina@tinataylor.com www.tinataylor.com Supporting the study and practice of nonviolent communication, personal and professional, based on Rosenberg's works. Corvallis HOUR Exchange 541-224-7752 Email: hourexchange@peak.org

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A crowd fills the dance floor during the Oregon Mid-Winter Festival event, “Mid-Winter Night’s Dream in 2014,” for some square dancing at the Linn County Expo Center in Albany. www.hourexchange.org Builds community networks and increases commerce between individuals by exchanging local currency. • Westminster House, 101 N.W. 23rd St., Corvallis Corvallis Independent Business Alliance 541-752-0047 Email: info@corvallisiba.org www.corvallisiba.org Voluntary, cooperative effort of independent local businesses that use education, networking, advocacy and citizen involvement to help the community prosper and contribute to a diverse, healthy and stable local economy.

Friends of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library 645 N.W. Monroe Ave. 541-766-6928 Email: friends.thebestlibrary@gmail.com thebestlibraryfriends.org All-volunteer organization that raises money to enrich the public libraries of Alsea, Corvallis, Monroe and Philomath. Friends of the Sweet Home Library 541-409-0243; 541-367-5007 Supports library programs and operates a used bookstore at 1200 Long St. in Sweet Home.

Downtown Corvallis Association 460 S.W. Madison Ave., Suite 9 541-754-6624 www.downtowncorvallis.org Membership organization focused on keeping downtown strong and vibrant through business support, downtown advocacy and economic development services. • Cloud & Kelly's Public House, 126 S.W. First St. 8 a.m. third Wednesday

RSVP of Linn, Benton and Lincoln Counties 541-812-0849 Email: rsvplb@ocwcog.org Rsvpoflbl.org RSVP volunteers contribute their time and talents to local nonprofits that serve community needs. • Council of Governments, 1400 Queen Ave. S.E., Albany. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday

Friends of the Albany Public Library 541-917-7580 Promotes library usage, sponsors programs and raises funds for books, special equipment and furnishings for the library. • Albany Public Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E. Noon second Friday (Sept. to May)

Majestic Theatre Management Inc. 541-758-7827 www.majestic.org Nonprofit, member-owned organization committed to operating Corvallis' Majestic Theatre (opened in 1913) as a quality performing arts facility. 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Mid-valley Health Care Advocates 541-961-9015 Email: midvalleyhealthcareadvocates@gmail.com Mvhca.org Mid-Valley Health Care Advocates is working for universal, single-payer health coverage. Aims for the passage of legislation or a ballot measure in 2016. Meets 7 to 9 p.m. fourth Mondays at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 Circle Blvd., Corvallis National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 541-829-3023 Promotes civil rights and encourages the social, economic and political progress of all people. P.O. Box 870, Corvallis, OR 97339 Oregon Retired Educators Association, LinnBenton Chapter Carla Mundt, president, 541-967-1294 Promotes the social, professional and economic status of retired educators and encourages service to the community. • 1 p.m. third Tuesday; call for location Oregon State University Women's Center 541-737-3186 http://oregonstate.edu/womenscenter Resource center, referrals and advocacy for empowering women. Out N About Youth 541-908-2474 Email: outnaboutyouth@gmail.com Adult-led group for Benton-Linn high-school-age gay, lesbian, bi and trans youth. • First United Methodist Church, 1165 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis, Recreational Building, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays (P-FLAG) 541-782-8829 Email: pflagcorvallisalbany@gmail.com www.jam-assoc.com/PFLAG, www.PFLAG.org Provides opportunities for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity. • First United Methodist Church, 1165 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis Usually 7 p.m. fourth Monday. Call to confirm. Philomath Community Foundation Email: information@philomathcommunityfoundation.org www.philomathcommunityfoundation.org P.O. Box 1000, Philomath, OR 97370 Committed to serving, enriching and enhancing the community and its citizens. Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon Legislative Action Team Contact: Kerry Edinger Snodgrass 541.344.2632 x 1056 Email: kerry.snodgrass@ppaoregon.org www.ppaoregon.org The political arm of Planned Parenthood 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

engages in educational and electoral activity, including public education campaigns, grassroots organizing, and legislative advocacy. • Call if you're interested in getting involved.

friendly competition and personal involvement for all skill levels. • Albany Public Library, 2450 14th Ave S.E. 7 to 9 p.m. second and fourth Thursday (Sept. to June)

SCORE Chapter 460 503-370-2896 Email: scm170@aol.com www.score.org Provides free and confidential counseling to businesses and persons wanting to start a new business or wishing to improve an existing business. • 445 Union St., Suite 204, Salem • Call for meeting time and place.

Vistas & Vineyards 541-929-4719 Email: kmitchell@peak.org http://vistasandvineyards.wordpress.com/ Plein aire painting group • Meets Wednesday, mid-May to mid-Oct. at scheduled sites in the Willamette Valley. Call for more information. Willamette Valley Puppeteers 541-812-0410 Email: dlhlibrary@aol.com http://wvpuppeteers.weebly.com Puppeteers of America guild for persons interested in puppetry as a performing art and educational tool. Club meets on Friday a month September through April at the Albany Public Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E. Call for more information.

Arts CALYX, Inc. 541-753-9384 Email: info@calyxpress.org www.calyxpress.org Nonprofit publisher of fine art and literature by women.

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Linn County Arts Guild 541-497-0386 Email: leag@linncountyartsguild.org www.linncountyartsguild.org Encourage artists to come together, exchange ideas and develop a supportive culture throughout Linn County. • Santiam Travel Station, 750 Third St., Lebanon 6:30 p.m. second Monday

Corvallis Macintosh Users Group 541-754-2684 Email: cmugoffice@cmug.com www.cmug.com Mac users helping each other. Grace Lutheran Church, 435 N.W. 21st St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. second Tuesday

Memorial Union Concourse Gallery 541-737-6371 Email: susan.bourque@oregonstate.edu http://mu.oregonstate.edu/art-gallery/ A fine arts gallery featuring artwork by local, national and international artists. • Located in the Memorial Union, Oregon State University. Open 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Valley Viewfinders Camera Club Email: info@valleyviewfinders.org http://valleyviewfinders.org Promotes learning opportunities, image sharing,

Cultural Crossroads International 541-737-5041 Email: crossroadsOSU@gmail.com http://oregonstate.edu/international/crossroads/ Provides friendship and language assistance programs and activities for OSU international students, visiting faculty and their families during OSU's academic year. • Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center, 128 S.W. Ninth St. English-language groups, 4 p.m. Tuesday and 1p.m. Friday

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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS OSU School of Language, Culture and Society 541-737-3957 Email: sebastian.heiduschke@oregonstate.edu http://oregonstate.edu/cla/slcs/home Willamette Valley Filipino Association 541-928-8775 or 541-757-7728 Open to anyone interested in knowing more about the Filipino people and Philippine culture.

Education The Arts Center 700 S.W. Madison Ave. 541-754-1551 Email: info@theartscenter.net www.theartscenter.net The center runs art exhibits in two galleries, and an art shop. Clearinghouse for art information. Offers in-house arts classes. Participates in partnerships with the Corvallis School District and Samaritan Health Services. Offers seven-week summer program focusing on arts and culture activities for children. Benton County Foundation 541-753-1603 Email: bcf@peak.org www.bentoncountyfoundation.org The Benton County Foundation began in 1953 as a community foundation with a mission to build community philanthropy by establishing endowments, prudently investing the funds received and distributing a portion of the earnings annually to benefit the communities, especially the youth in Benton County. Benton County 4-H 541-766-6750 http://extension.oregonstate.edu/benton Oregon State University Benton County Extension Service Office, 4077 S.W. Research Way, Corvallis Youth development program and clubs for K-12 youth. Clubs meet during the year; school programs and special interest. Meeting days, times and locations vary. Beta Sigma Phi www.betasigmaphi.org Women's international organization whose motto is "Life, learning and friendship." Corvallis Public Schools Foundation 541-757-5857 www.cpsfoundation.org Unites donor interest with Corvallis School District needs through communication and comprehensive donation administration. Corvallis Toastmasters 541-929-2374 Email: dottie533@peak.org corvalliseveninggroup.toastmastersclubs.org Participation in Toastmasters improves public communication skills and subsequently listening, communication and leadership skills. Meets at 6:10 p.m. Mondays at Izzy's, 2475 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis.

Delta Kappa Gamma Society Elaine Hall, 541-929-2790 www.dgk.org Active and retired women educators who provide financial and professional support to women teachers and prospective teachers. Meets third Saturday (except June and July), 9:30 a.m.; call for meeting places. Greater Albany Council PTA 541-259-4778 Email: ptastitcher@centurytel.net http://oregonpta.org Meets at 6 p.m. third Tuesday of odd months (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.) at Elmer's, 2802 Santiam Highway S.E. Oregon Association of Education for Young Children, Linn-Benton Chapter 800-452-3610 Provides professional development for early childhood educators. Oregon State University Academy for Lifelong Learning 541-737-9405 (message) Email: admin@all-osuaa.org www.all-osuaa.org Organization for mature adults who embrace learning as a lifelong process. Two-hour classes held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thur. during fall, winter and spring terms at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 S.W. West Hills Road, Corvallis. Classes will be announced throughout the year. Oregon State University-Linn County Master Gardeners 541-967-3871 http://tinyurl.com/lkfme9j 104 Fourth St. S.W., Room 102 (Mailing address: P.O. Box 765, Albany, OR 97321) • Linn County Demonstration Garden, 3700 Knox Butte Road Meet with Master Gardener volunteers from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday in the summer, 1 to 3 p.m. in the spring and fall. Special Education Advisory Committee 541-766-4857 Email: hilary.ofsn@gmail.com www.csd509j.net A resource group for parents who are interested in special education programs provided by the Corvallis School District. • Western View Center, 1435 S.W. 35th St., Corvallis Meeting dates to be announced. Start Making a Reader Today (SMART) 541-753-0822 www.getsmartoregon.org Linn/Benton Office, 1435 S.W. 35th St., Corvallis. Volunteers read with students in kindergarten through third grade one hour a week during the school year. Volunteers needed at area schools; apply at website.

Environment Albany-Corvallis Farmers Markets 541-740-1542 www.locallygrown.org Organizes and promotes outdoor Farmers Markets from mid-April to late Nov. See the "Leisure Activities" section for details on weekly markets. Audubon Society of Corvallis Email: Audubon.Corvallis@gmail.com www.audubon.corvallis.or.us Promotes education and conservatio of wildlife and the natural environment. Operates the Hesthavn Nature Center. • First Presbyterian Church, 114 S.W. Eighth St. 7 p.m. third Thursday (Sept. to May) Benton Soil and Water Conservation District 456 S.W. Monroe Ave., Suite 110, Corvallis 541-753-7208 www.bentonswcd.org Directors, staff and volunteers provide education and technical assistance to landowners with conservation concerns. • 456 S.W. Monroe Ave., Suite 110, Corvallis 6:30 p.m. first Monday Chintimini Wildlife Center 541-745-5324 www.chintiminiwildlife.org Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing care for injured and orphaned wildlife and educating the public. Conservation Biology Institute 541-757-0687 www.consbio.org Supports conservation of biological diversity through collaborative research, education, planning and community service. Corvallis Environmental Center 541-753-9211 www.corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org 214 S.W. Monroe Ave. Provides education, outreach and advocacy on local environmental issues, nature education and volunteer opportunities. Volunteers always needed. Corvallis Matters Email: corvallismatters@aol.com Facilitates communication among city leaders, groups and individuals working for a sustainable Corvallis. Corvallis Sustainability Coalition 541-230-1237 Email: info@sustainablecorvallis.org www.sustainablecorvallis.org A network of local organizations and individual volunteers working together to create a sustainable community. See website for meeting dates. The Annual Sustainability Fair & Town Hall will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at the CH2M Hill Alumni Center on OSU Campus. 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS study of Oregon's native plants and habitats. â&#x20AC;˘ Avery House in Avery Park, 3290 S.W. Willamette Ave., Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. second Monday (Oct. through May). Hikes are scheduled each month during the summer. Wildlife Stewardship Program 541-766-3550 http://4hwildlifestewards.org 4-H Wildlife Stewards assist students and teachers in creating, using and sustaining wildlife habitats on school grounds for science learning. William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge 541-757-7236 www.fws.gov/willamettevalley/finley/index.html The refuge offers trails and roads for hiking and driving, wildlife viewing and educational programs.

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Priscilla Woolverton of Corvallis, production garden assistant, picks yellow crookneck squash from the production garden at Cascades Elementary School in Lebanon. Planting Seeds of Change, the community partnership that makes the Lebanon school gardens possible, held a trial run at community supported agriculture. After it was harvested, the crookneck squash from the garden was sold at the Lebanon Farmers Market. Corvallis Tilth Organic Gardeners 503-378-0690 http://tinyurl.com/lvbm3o8 Dedicated holistic gardeners committed to a healthy and non-toxic environment. Monthly meetings on second Sundays; call for details.

refuges. Operates the Wild Goose Nature Store at Finley NWR from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday Finley NWR headquarters building (location subject to change in winter months) 6 to 8 p.m. second Tuesday

Linn Soil and Water Conservation District 33935 Highway 99E, Suite C, Tangent 541-926-2483 www.linnswcd.oacd.org Directors, staff and volunteers provide education and technical assistance to landowners with conservation concerns. Meets the second Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Greenbelt Land Trust 541-752-9609 Email: info@greenbeltlandtrust.org www.greenbeltlandtrust.org Group works to secure and protect open space that preserves natural beauty and protects habitats.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation 541-231-3109 The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has been in existence for more than 30 years. Its mission is to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife and their habitat and our hunting heritage. The Heart of the Valley chapter has been part of that goal for 18 years and has included some 40-plus youth at its annual fundraising banquets at the Boys & Girls Club of Albany. â&#x20AC;˘ Pizza King, 231 Lyon St. S.E., Albany 6:30 p.m. first Monday Friends of Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex 541-757-7236, ext. 224 Email: secretary.friends@gmail.com www.friendswvnwrc.org Support organization for local national wildlife 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

Ethnic OvECS Ltd. 541-905-0490 homestay@ovecs.com corvallishomestay@gmail.com Offering safe homes for international students at Oregon State University and Linn-Benton Community College. Host family opportunities with monetary compensation.

Marys Peak Group of the Sierra Club 541-929-6272 Email: bruce.encke@hp.com http://tinyurl.com/lpmvyjy Active in conservation, trail work and politics. Outings and local hikes every week. Marys River Watershed Council 541-758-7597 Email: coordinator@mrwc.net www.mrwc.org Inspires and supports voluntary stewardship of the watershed's natural resources and environmental quality. Native Plant Society of Oregon, Corvallis Chapter 253-820-3934 Email: co_president@NPSOregon.org www.npsoregon.org Dedicated to the enjoyment, conservation and

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Fraternal Benton County Shrine Club 541-757-8732 or 541-990-3771 Coordinates the Marys Peak Trek for support of Shriners Children's Hospital. • New China Buffet, 1720 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis 6 p.m. second Wednesday (Sept. to June) Bruce Commandery Temple No. 3, Knights Templar (York Rite Masons) 541-757-9034 Christian Masonic order; sponsors K.T. Eye Fund and Holy Land Pilgrimage for ministers. • Corvallis Masonic Lodge, 306 S.W. Madison Ave. 7:30 p.m. third Monday (Sept. to June) Charity Grange No. 103 541-369-2471 Rural/urban community service organization with a special interest in agriculture-related issues. • Charity Grange Hall, Bond Butte Drive (southwest of Brownsville) Grange meetings, 8 p.m. first Friday Social night with potluck dinner, 6:30 p.m. third Friday; community dinner, 1 p.m. last Sunday. Call to confirm. Corvallis Masonic Lodge No. 14 541-753-4370 www.corvallislodge14.org Fraternal body (AF&AM) that welcomes all Masons and inquiries from aspirants to Freemasonry. • Corvallis Masonic Hall, 306 S.W. Madison Ave. 7:30 p.m. first and third Wednesday (Sept. to June) Eagles 541-926-6622 or 541-971-9463 (auxiliary) Email: eaglesclub@comcast.net Social lodge for members and their guests. Supports many national, state and local charities. • Albany Eagles Lodge, 127 Broadalbin St. N.W. Lodge meetings, 8 p.m. Tuesday Auxiliary meetings, 7:30 p.m. first and third Tuesday and every Friday and Saturday night for dinner and dancing to music. East Linn Masonic Lodge No. 44 541-926-0818 Fraternal organization for men. • Lebanon Masonic Hall, 725 Second St. 7:30 p.m. second Thursday (Sept. to June) Elks Lodge Benevolent protective fraternal organization committed to community service and charitable efforts. • Corvallis: 1400 N.W. Ninth St., 541-758-0222 7 p.m. Thursday • Lebanon: 633 Park St., 541-258-3211 7:30 p.m. Wednesday • Sweet Home: 440 Osage St., 541-367-3559 7 p.m. Wednesday

Fairmount Grange 252 541-967-0353 or 541-207-2105 www.grange.org/fairmountor252 Family and fraternal organization with roots in agriculture and community service, promoting rural quality of life. • Fairmount Grange Hall, 835 North Albany Road N.W., Albany 10:30 a.m. first Saturday, followed by a potluck Ferguson Chapter No. 5, Royal Arch Masons (York Rite) 541-757-9034 Fraternal body of Master Masons who have advanced to the Royal Arch; other York Rite Masons and aspirants welcome. • Corvallis Masonic Hall, 306 S.W. Madison Ave. 7:30 p.m. third Monday (Sept. to June) Independent Order of Odd Fellows 541-752-3023 www.corvallisoddfellows.org Fraternal organization based on friendship, love and truth to provide charitable assistance to those in need. • Corvallis Odd Fellows Hall, 223 S.W. Second St. 7 p.m. first and third Tuesday; preceded by a 6 p.m. social hour Knights of Columbus 541-926-4699 Email: covino1@comcast.net www.kofc.org Fraternal service organization for Catholic men. Projects focus on church, family, community and youth. • St. John Vianney Room at St. Mary's School, 812 Broadalbin St. S.W., Albany. 7 p.m. first Wednesday (except summer) Lacomb Grange No. 907 541-258-3259 Family, fraternal organization with roots in agriculture and community service, promoting rural quality of life. • 34000 block of East Lacomb Road 7:30 p.m. second Friday, preceded by 6:30 p.m. potluck Linn County Shrine Club All Shriners and their wives welcome. • American Legion Hall, 1215 Pacific Blvd. S.E., Albany Hospitality hour: 6 p.m. fourth Wednesday, followed by a 7 p.m. dinner Marys River Grange http://marysrivergrange.org Family fraternal organization founded in 1867, with roots in agriculture and community service and the well-being of rural communities. • Grange Hall, 24707 Grange Hall Road, Philomath 6:30 p.m. potluck, followed by meeting at 7 p.m. first Wednesday

Marys River Masonic Lodge No. 221, AF&AM Email: marysriver221@gmail.com www.corvallismasons.org Fraternal lodge of Freemasons dedicated to service to community and country. • Corvallis Masonic Temple, 306 S.W. Madison Ave. 7 p.m. second Monday (Sept. to June) Morning Star Grange No. 311 541-926-6758 or 541-926-3646 Email: dshdeck@aol.com Family fraternal and community service organization that promotes well-being of rural and small-town communities. • Grange Hall, 38794 Morning Star Road N.E., Albany 6:30 p.m. potluck, followed by business meeting at 7:30 p.m. first Monday Social night, fourth Saturday; call for time and location Order of the Eastern Star Email: grattans@comcast.net www.oregonoes.org Society of the Masonic family that welcomes all Star members and Masons and their wives. • Masonic Hall, 431 First Ave. S.W., Albany Barzillai Chapter, 1 p.m. Fourth Saturday (except December and June) 541-757-3805 (St. Mary's Chapter) • Masonic Hall, 306 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis St. Mary's Chapter, 7:30 p.m. second Tuesday (Sept. to June) • Masonic Hall, 725 S. Second St., Lebanon Marguerite Chapter, 7:30 p.m. first Monday (Oct. to June); second Monday (Sept.) Order of the Moose 541-451-8039 Fraternal order with programs that encourage family participation involving sports, recreation and other activities. • Moose Lodge, 4070 Santiam Highway, Lebanon Organization meeting for enrollment of new candidates, 6 p.m. first Thursday Regional Order of the Moose meetings, 6 p.m. first and second Thursday Members meeting, 6:30 p.m. first Saturday Women's group meetings, 6:30 p.m. second, third and fourth Wednesday Bingo on Friday at 6:30 p.m.; breakfast on Sunday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oregon Council No. 2, Cryptic Masons (York Rite) 541-757-9034 or 541-752-2281 Fraternal body of Masons who have advanced beyond Royal Arch in York Rite; other Cryptic Masons welcome. • Corvallis Masonic Hall, 306 S.W. Madison Ave. 7:30 p.m. (third Monday (Sept. to June) Royal Neighbors of America Camp No. 10748 541-367-5646 Sweet Home Genealogy Library, 1223 Kalmia St. 11 a.m. third Tuesday 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Social Rebekah Lodge No. 73 541-929-2296 Fraternal branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. • 148 N. 13th St., Philomath 7:30 p.m. second and fourth Wednesday (Sept. to June) 7 p.m., bingo second and fourth Saturday St. John's Masonic Lodge No. 17 541-926-0818 Masonic Hall, 431 First Ave. S.W., Albany 7:30 p.m. third Tuesday

Historical Albany Regional Museum 541-967-7122 Email: armuseum@peak.org www.armuseum.com Volunteers help operate nonprofit museum and collect, preserve and exhibit local historical objects at the museum. • Albany Regional Museum, 136 Lyon St. S. Call for meeting times. American Rosie the Riveter Association 541-791-9124 Email: sueccd@gmail.com or theresa121@gmail.com The members of the ARRA honor the women workers of the home front during World War II. Call for meeting times. Benton County Genealogical Society Email: ron.deyoung@gmail.com www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~orbentgs Encourages the study of family history through mutual support and the exchange of information. • College United Methodist Church, 1123 Main St., Philomath 10 a.m. second Saturday (Sept. to June) Benton County Historical Society & Museum 541-929-6230 Email: irene@bentoncountymuseum.org www.bentoncountymuseum.org Dedicated to the preservation of local history and material relating to the county's history and culture. Boston Mill Society 541-926-4680 Email: gr.harrison@comcast.net www.bostonmill.org Group working in partnership with Oregon State Parks to develop Thompson's Mills State Heritage Site as a living history museum and interpretive center. The Society works to celebrate and interpret the significant agricultural, commercial, industrial and social history of Oregon's Willamette Valley pioneers and those who followed. • Thompson's Mills, 32655 Boston Mill Drive, Shedd Call for meeting times. 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

Children's Farm Home Archive and Historical Society Committee 541-758-5953 Email: cgalvin@trilliumfamily.org www.trilliumfamily.org Volunteer organization that catalogs and preserves the history of the Children's Farm Home. • Children's Farm Home Chapel, 4455 N.E. Highway 20, Corvallis. Call for meeting information. Corvallis Historic Auto Club Email: information@corvallishistoricautoclub.com http://corvallishistoricautoclub.com Encourages interest in classic cars, their preservation, restoration and related activities. • Consumers Power Inc., 6990 S.W. West Hills Road, Philomath 541-929-3124 Call to confirm meeting information. Daughters of the American Revolution Promotes patriotic endeavors, historical preservation, education and scholarships. Also owns and operates five museums in Oregon. • Winema Chapter, Corvallis 541-745-7175 Email: frances.nissan@yahoo.com Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, 333 N.W. 35th St., Corvallis (lounge) 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. first Wednesday (Sept. to May) • Linn Chapter, Albany 541-466-3282 or 541-928-9067 Email: amanda.bpool@yahoo.com Alterra Villas at Courtyard, 1929 Grand Prairie Road S.E., Albany 11 a.m. second Tuesday (Sept. to June) • Santiam Chapter, Lebanon 541-258-6666 Email: myork@proaxis.com 12:30 p.m. third Monday of each month in Lebanon. Lebanon Genealogical Society 541-928-8926 or 541-258-5062 www.usgennet.org/usa/or/town/lebanon • Lebanon Public Library, 55 Academy St. 12:30 p.m. first Friday Linn County Historical Society 541-369-2440 Email: gr.harrison@comcast.net Encourages the preservation of local, Linn County and Oregon history. Meetings are at Lakeside Center, Mennonite Village, Albany; call for details. All Linn County Historical Society sponsored program are free and open to the public. They are at 2 p.m. Sunday afternoos at the Lakeside Center of the Mennonite Village, 2180 54th Ave. S.E., Albany. Programs: • Warren & Solon Shedd's Mining Experiences by Mark Warren Durrell, Oct. 19. o Civic War in Oregon by Steve Betschart, Jan. 18. • Children of the Hudson's Bay Co.: An Oregon saga by Mark Spence, March 15. • McCullough Bridges by Robert W. Hadlow, May

17. • Recalling Camp Adair by Gary Richards, Oct. 18. Linn County Pioneer Association 541-466-5656 Email: LCPA1887@centurytel.net http://on.fb.me/1q3fNgD Hosts annual Linn County Pioneer Picnic, Oregon's oldest continuous celebration in June at Brownsville Pioneer Park; also operates the Pioneer Picture Gallery, a collection of photographs that date from the late 1800s to the present. Call for meeting information. Linn Genealogical Society 541-791-1618 Email: linngensociety@lgsoregon.org; query4lgs@lgsoregon.org Researches and shares genealogical and historical information and operates extensive historical and genealogical research room at the Albany Public Library. • Albany Public Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E. 1 p.m. first Saturday (Sept. to June) Monteith Historical Society 541-928-0911, 541-967-8699 Dedicated to restoration and maintenance of Albany's first frame-built house by Monteith brothers. • Monteith House, 518 Second St. S.W., Albany Call for meeting information. Scio Historical Society 503-394-2199 Email: maintrain1800@smt-net.com www.facebook.com/pages/Scio-HistoricalSociety/185209858166322 • Scio Depot Museum, 39004 N.E. First St. 7 p.m. third Tuesday • Open May to Oct. from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Sweet Home Genealogical Society 541-367-5034 Email: shgs@centurytel.net or info@shgenea logy.com http://shgenealogy.com/ Dedicated to family history research and maintaining genealogy library. Library materials available 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Contact for information. • Sweet Home Genealogical Library, 1223 Kalmia St. 1 p.m. third Saturday (Sept. to June)

Hobbies Albany Coin Club www.oregoncoinclubs.org/clubs/albany.html Information on grading, pricing and storing world coins; free coins for juniors; coin auctions. • Villas of Courtyard Village, 1929 Grant Prairie Road, Albany 7 p.m. second Monday

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Albany Duplicate Bridge Club 541-791-9518 • Two Rivers Market, 250 Broadalbin St. S.W., Albany Noon Monday and Thursday; 10 a.m. Wednesday (for newer players) Albany Fitwalkers Volkssport 541-926-7890 Email: pjwesterberg@comcast.net www.albanyfitwalkers.org Sponsors family-oriented, noncompetitive walking events focusing on health, recreation and fun. • Brookdale Villas Courtyard, Craft Room A, 1929 Grand Prairie Road S.E. 7 p.m. second Wednesday; some summer meetings are replaced by walks; call for information. Albany Rose Society 541-928-3888 • Brookdale Villas Courtyard, 1929 Grand Prairie Road S.E. 7 p.m. third Tuesday (alternate months from Feb. to Oct.) American Sewing Guild www.willamettevalleysewing.com Albany • Embroidery Explorers, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., fourth Thursday, The Quilt Loft, 405 First Ave. W. • Sunshine Stitchers, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., fourth Thursday, Rich's Sew & Vac, 2506 Santiam Highway S.E. Corvallis • Sew Enthused, 10 a.m. to noon, second Saturday, Calvin Presbyterian Church, 1736 N.W. Dixon St., Corvallis Lebanon • Sew Sweet, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., third Saturday, LBCC Sweet Home Center, 1661 Long St. Beaver State Corvette Club 541-928-0875 www.beaverstatecorvetteclub.com Social club for Corvette owners. • Ciddici's Pizza, 133 Fifth Ave. S.E., Albany 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday Benton Bowmen 541-753-8945 or 541-753-3729 Email: Bentonbow@juno.com www.bentonbowmen.com Indoor recreational range shooting opportunities for archers of all interests and skill levels. The club also has an outdoor range near Wren for member use. Cost is $3 for members, $5 for nonmembers and free for life members. • Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 S.W. 53rd St., Corvallis 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (Dec. to March) Brownsville Stitchery 541-466-5961 A community of stitchers, handwork and quilting circles. Drop-ins welcome; no admission fees. • Brownsville Community Library, Kirk Room, 146

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Sam Wilson of Albany works on a USMC LAV-25 ‘Piranha’ tank model at A Step Above Hobbies. Spaulding Ave. 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday Chintimini Kennel Club 541-752-5314 http://chintiminikennelclub.com Meets third Tuesday, 7 p.m., Oldfield Animal Teaching Facility, Oregon State University, S.W. 35th and S.W. Campus Way, Corvallis. Corvallis Garden Club 541-753-8550 Promotes and encourages the art of gardening and study of horticulture. • 1 p.m. second Thursday, call for location Corvallis Historic Auto Club 541-757-3382 Email: majeb@comcast.net Encourages interest in classic cars, their preservation, restoration and related activities. • Consumers Power Inc., 6990 S.W. West Hills Road, Corvallis 7 p.m. most fourth Monday. Call to confirm meeting information.

encouraged to join. This is a great way to learn and have fun making music with others. • Meets from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. on Thursdays. Call for location information. Corvallis Rose Society 541-752-3755 E-mail: info@corvallisrosesociety.org www.corvallisrosesociety.org Anyone who enjoys roses is welcome. The group sponsors an annual rose show in June and helps maintain Avery Park's Rose Garden. • Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave. 7 p.m. third Monday (Sept., Nov., Jan., March, May) Enduring A's 541-926-3972 For people interested in the restoration and preservation of Model A Fords and related activities. Family oriented. • Albany Main Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E. 7 p.m. first Wednesday, except December

Corvallis Horseshoe Club 541-758-4531 E-mail: kilgorel@aol.com Horseshoe pitching for fun and tournament play. • Avery Park (horseshoe courts), Corvallis 4 p.m. Wednesday

Heart of the Valley Astronomers E-mail: askhva@hvaastronomy.com www.hvaastronomy.com For those interested in learning, exploring and enjoying the night sky. • Corl House, Woodland Meadow Park, 3975 N.W. Witham Hill Drive, Corvallis. 7 p.m. second Tuesday

Corvallis New Horizons Band 541-754-7951 or 541-207-5231 www.newhorizonsmusic.org www.corvallisnewhorizonsband.org An adult concert band that welcomes and instructs players of all levels. Beginners are

Heart of the Valley Bridge Center 1931 N.W. Circle Blvd., Corvallis www.albanycorvallisbridgeclub.org We feature ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge games for players of all levels and bridge lessons in a fun and welcoming environment. For 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

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game and lesson schedules, as well as other information, see the website or stop by the center for a printed schedule. High Steppin' Country Dance Club 541-491-3606, 541-926-1159 or 503-482-7277 Email: hotcountry@comcast.net http://highsteppincountry.com Country dance club formed to encourage and promote country/western dancing in the Willamette Valley. • Dances at 7:30 p.m. at the Corvallis Elks Lodge, 1400 N.W. Ninth St. third Saturday (except Dec. on New Year's Eve.) • Meets first Monday of March, June, Sept. and Dec. Call for time and place. Lebanon Square Circlers 541-259-4007 E-mail: baker@aswebnet.com Square dancing is fun and a great experience. Lessons begin in September. • IOOF Hall, 20 E. Ash Street 7:30 p.m. first and third Saturday (except July and Aug.) Linn County Kennel Club 503-743-4252 E-mail: Sisie.shearer@centurytel.net or patwild man@hotmail.com www.linncountrykennelclub.com To further the advancement of all purebred dog breeds and educate the public through dog shows and obedience training. • Sizzler Restaurant, 2148 Santiam Highway S.E., Albany Club meetings, 7 p.m. first Thursday Linn County Lamb and Wool Fair 503-394-3389 o ZCBJ Hall, 38704 N. Main St., Scio 7 p.m. fourth Tuesday Linn County Master Gardeners 541-967-3871 ext. 2836 http://extension.oregonstate.edu/linn Volunteers trained by Oregon State University to educate the gardening public through free classes and annual garden tour in June. General meetings are different every month. Call for more information. Linn County Philatelic Society 541-928-2064 A non-profit group that buys, sells and trades stamps with members and collectors. • Meets at 7 p.m. second Thursdays at Villas at Courtyard, 1929 Grand Prairie Road S.E., Albany. Marys Peak Orchid Society 541-929-2374 E-mail: dottie533@peak.org • Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 3160 S.W. Western Blvd., Corvallis, building in rear of church 6:30 p.m. third Thursday (except July) 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

Marys River Quilt Guild 541-757-8060 Email: MRQGPres@gmail.com http://marysriverquiltguild.org Open to anyone interested in quilting. Monthly meetings feature speakers or small group presentations. • Second floor of Benton County Historical Museum, 1101 Main St., Philomath 7 p.m. fourth Thursday; preceded by 6:30 p.m. social time. Cost for nonmembers: $5. Mid-Valley Bicycle Club 541-967-8199 or 541-752-6588 www.mvbc.com Recreational club that emphasizes road rides and bicycle tours. Short and long road rides start at the Circle Boulevard Beanery in Corvallis every Saturday at 8 a.m. (May-Sept.) or 9 a.m. (Oct.-Apr.). Mid-Willamette Amateur Radio Club 541-258-3933 Informal gathering of "hams" to share common interests. • Novak's, 2306 16th Ave. S.E., Albany 9 a.m. second Saturday Mid-Willamette Fly Fishers 541-754-7953 Mwflyfisherman.worpress.com Sponsors family outings, education and events. • First Presbyterian Church, 114 S.W. Eighth St., Corvallis 7:30 p.m. second Tuesday Northwest Steelheaders E-mail: albany@nwsteelheaders.org • Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. N.W. 7 p.m. first Wednesday (Sept. to June)

1970 for the development and maintenance of horse camps and trails in Oregon. • Pop's Branding Iron Restaurant, 901 Pacific Blvd. S.E., Albany 7 p.m. second Wednesday; preceded by no-host dinner at 6 p.m. Oregon Good Sams Clubs Recreational vehicle and camping clubs with chapters throughout the Willamette Valley. Albany 541-928-2013 • Pop's Branding Iron, 901 Pacific Blvd. S.E. • Willamette Sams, 1:30 p.m. second Wednesday Lebanon 541-744-8995 • Odd Fellows Hall, 20 Ash St. • Santiam Sams, 6 p.m. third Tuesday (Nov. to March) Rollin' Oldies Car Club of Lebanon 541-791-5181 E-mail: nhubba57@comcast.net www.rollinoldies.org Club for owners of classic American-made cars produced before 1974. No four-wheel drive trucks. • American Legion Hall, 480 S. Main St., Lebanon 7 p.m. first Tuesday Santiam Scrappers Quilt Guild Email: santiamquiltguild@yahoo.com http://santiamscrappers.wordpress.com Promotes interest in quilting history and technique while nurturing friendships and growing service opportunities. • Lebanon Senior Center, 80 Tangent St. 10 a.m. fourth Saturday Santiam Spokes Inc 541-967-3295 www.santiamspokes.org • Lebanon Community Hospital, 525 N. Santiam Highway Meetings, 7 p.m. first Thursday Rides, 9 a.m. every Saturday (plus other times during dry months) and 10 a.m. every Wednesday

Oregon Old West Shooting Society 541-609-7381 www.oowss.com, www.sass.net Organization to preserve and promote the sport of cowboy action shooting. Participants adopt shooting alias, wear costumes from the 1800s and shoot competitively with period-correct guns. • Albany Rifle and Pistol Club north range, two miles east of Shedd on Boston Mill Road Club shoots, 10 a.m. third Sunday and fourth Saturday; visitors welcome.

Stampers Unlimited 541-738-8437 or 541-758-7246 Club for people interested in rubber stamping. • 6:30 p.m. second Monday; call for location.

Oregon Creative Dolls Collectors E-mail: kilgorel@aol.com Collectors of antique to modern dolls, clothes and accessories. Must have a collection of at least 10 dolls. Member of United Federation of Doll Clubs. Meeting dates and locations vary.

Sweet Home Garden Club 541-367-4764 • Fir Lawn Lutheran Church, 109 W. Holley Road, Sweet Home 1 p.m. second Monday (except Aug.) Call and confirm meetings.

Oregon Equestrian Trails - Mid-Valley Chapter 541-929-2344 www.oregonequestriantrails.org (click on chapter, then Mid-Valley) Statewide nonprofit organization established in

Valley Viewfinders Camera Club www.valleyviewfinders.org • Albany Public Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E. 7 to 9 p.m. second and fourth Thursday (Sept. to June)

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Willamette African Violet Society 541-926-8116 Email: ccnofziger@comcast.net To educate and promote growing violets. Sharing starts, successes and failures. • Noon, last Saturday (Sept. through June), 1500 N.E. Mayview Drive, Albany. Bring your lunch. Willamette Alpaca Breeders Association 503-606-9070 Email: info@et-farms.com www.alpacas-waba.org For farms and breeders within one hour of Albany and Corvallis. • Ray's Food Place (community room), 621 N.W. Hickory St. 6:30 p.m. second Thursday Willamette Valley Region of the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America 541-327-1227 E-mail: larrybeay@gmail.com www.wvrvcca.org Local club of the international organization of Chevrolet enthusiasts. • Korner Kitchen Restaurant, 940 S. Main, Lebanon 8:30 a.m. second Saturday Wonderkeepers Storytelling Guild 541-967-6892 wonderkeepersstoryguild@gmail.com A group that enjoys telling, sharing, listening to stories, and learning about storytelling. Albany Public Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E. 2 to 4 p.m. second Sunday (Sept. through June)

Literary Albany Writer's Network 541-928-8501 Read, listen and give feedback on each others prose and poetry, fact and fiction, suggest outlets. Meets fourth Wednesday (except Nov. and Dec.), 7 p.m. at Fire Station 13, 1980 Three Lakes Drive, Albany. Corvallis Senior Center Writing Workshop 541-766-6959 E-mail: senior.center@corvallisoregon.gov Participants choose their own subject and writing style and class critiques the work. • Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave. 10 a.m. Friday

Music (See the "Music" section of the "Leisure Activities" chapter for information on area choirs, bands and music organizations.)

Parenting Albany Area Moms Club 541-740-9806 Email: albanymomsclub@gmail.com

http://momsofalbany.webs.com Offers support and play opportunities to moms and children in Corvallis, Albany and Lebanon. Call or email for calendar events and more information.

Politics Benton County Democrats 541-752-4848 E-mail: bcdems@bcdems.net www.bcdems.net • Benton County Democratic Central Committee organization of precinct committee persons. Grace Lutheran Church, 435 N.W. 21st St., Corvallis 7 p.m. third Thursday Benton County Republicans 541-754-9155 Email: hq@bentongop.org www.bentongop.org As Republicans, we believe in constitutionally limited government, a strong national defense, free markets, low taxes and accountability and that prosperity comes from the private sector. Meetings: First Thursday Benton County Republican Women 541-754-9155 or 541-745-5374 Email: hq@bentongop.org http://bentonrw.blogspot.com Promotes political education, community involvement, women's effectiveness, election of Republican candidates and increased Republican voter registration. • 1760 S.W. Third St., Corvallis. City Club of Corvallis 541-766-3675 Email: nickhoutman8@aol.com www.cityclubofcorvallis.org A nonpartisan organization that explores community issues to increase understanding through civil discourse. Monthly programs are held from noon to 1:15 p.m. the second Monday of each month (September through June), at the Les Schwab Gym at the Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis, 1112 N.W. Circle Blvd. Programs are free. Brunch is $10 for members and $12 for nonmembers. League of Women Voters of Corvallis 541-757-1728 http://lwv.corvallis.or.us Encourages informed and active participation in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Meets monthly, usually at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave.; call for details. Linn County Republican Party 541-979-5395 Email: chair.linn.republicans@gmail.com http://linncountyrepublicanparty.org All Republicans are invited to attend the monthly

meetings at 6 p.m. first Wednesday (except June, July and Aug.) (social time starts at 5:30 p.m.) at Pop's Branding Iron, 901 Pacific Blvd. S.E., Albany. Linn County Republican Women 541-928-7745 E-mail: cloakley@juno.com To promote Republican principles, encourage candidate and government responsibility. Meets third Wednesday; 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pop's Branding Iron, 901 Pacific Blvd. S.E., Albany. National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), Benton-Linn Chapter 541-758-6842 Represents the interests of retired and current federal employees at the national and state levels. • Sizzler Family Restaurant, 2148 Santiam Highway S.E., Albany Noon second Thursday (Sept.-June)

Professional American Association of University WomenCorvallis Branch 541-745-5109 Email: edie.lee@lifetime.oregonstate.edu Corvallis-or.aauw.net Advances equality for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. Delta Kappa Gamma Society International A professional honor society for top women educators • Corvallis 541-929-2790 Call for meeting info. • Albany 541-929-2790 E-mail: eomdahlhall@aol.com www.dkg.org Potluck the third week of each month, call for details. International Association of Administrative Professionals - Willamette Chapter E-mail: jyonemur@samhealth.org www.orgsites.com/or/iaapwillamette Enhancing the success of career-minded administrative professionals by providing opportunities for growth through education, community building and leadership development. • Meets on second Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Check website for current programs and meeting locations. Oregon Retired Educators Association, LinnBenton Counties Unit 18 541-928-2036 www.oreaweb.com Teachers, administrators, classified staff, board members and volunteers interested in education welcome. Meets third Tuesday (Sept. through April); call for details. 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS P.E.E.R.S. 541-760-5691 E-mail: info@corvallispeers.org www.corvallispeers.org Professional education enhancement referral support by and for women in business and entrepreneurs. Established in 1988. Meets at 7:30 a.m. Thursday; call for location.

Service Albany Optimist Club 541-981-2544 Csgs444@comcast.net Youth programs and support for social agencies that help children and youth. Sizzler Restaurant, 2148 Santiam Highway S.E., Albany Noon Tuesday • Veteran's Day Breakfast: 6:30 to 10 a.m. Nov. 11 at West Albany High School; New Year's Eve Celebration: 7 p.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 31, Wheelhouse; Youth Appreication: Feb. 17, LinnBenton Community College. Assistance League 541-757-1978 Email: info@alcorvallis.org Provides clothing and hygiene kits to school-age children through Operation School Bell; SAT review classes; dental education and care to eligible children; teddy bears for children in traumatic situations and clothing to emergency department patients when needed. Altrusa International Inc. International organization of community-minded persons, working to improve the community and the world through service, with a focus on literacy and children. Albany 541-979-9114 or 541-730-2111 • Cascade Grill, 110 Opal St N.E., Albany. Call to verify location. 6 p.m. second Wednesday Corvallis 541-752-4212 Email: skuby1@comcast.net • Call for meeting information Altrusa Club of Corvallis Jewelry Sale will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at the First Presbyterian Church, 114 S.W. Eighth St. Beta Sigma Phi-Chi Chapter 541-752-7624 www.betasigmaphi.org Women's social, cultural and service organization. Contact Alicia Jacob at 541-752-7624 or email: Jacob@peak.org. Build Lebanon Trails 541-409-1302 www.lebanontrails.com Community service organization in Lebanon working with the community to develop paved trails. The goals are to build 50 miles of paved 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

multi-use trails within the urban growth boundary of Lebanon. See website for more information on hikes. Christmas Storybook Land www.christmasstorybookland.org Nonprofit organization looking for volunteers to help with all aspects, from setting up scenes to greeting guests to taking down scenes. Opens to the public Dec. 5 through Dec. 19. Hours: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Special hours from 1 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19. School tours: Dec. 8 and 10-12. Senior and special needs citizens tours: Dec. 9. Corvallis-Gondar Sister Cities Association 541-760-0252 www.sistercities.corvallis.or.us Drilling wells for clean water and improving school sin our sister city, Gondar, Ethopia. Board of director meetings are 7 to 8:30 p.m. third Monday at Madison Avenue Conference Room across from Corvallis City Hall. The Education Water Work Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. third Wednesday at Corvallis MultiCultural Literacy Center, 128 S.W. Ninth St., Corvallis. The Water Work Group will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. third Thursday of each month at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W Monroe, Corvallis. Corvallis-Uzhhorod Sister Cities Association http://sistercities.corvallis.or.us/uzhhorod Promotes links with Corvallis' "sister" city of Uzhhorod, Ukraine. Recent activities include shipping donated medical materials, sharing medical training and other business, professional and student exchanges. Corvallis Jaycees, Corvallis Junior Chamber of Commerce 541-758-1301 Email: orstjcpres06@aol.com The organization of choice for young people ages 18 to 41, providing direction and leadership to our communities and the nation. • Avery House Nature Center, 1200 S.W. Avery Park Lane 7 p.m. first Thursday Dogs for the Deaf, Inc. 541-259-4778 Email: ptastitcher@centurytel.net www.dogsforthedeaf.org Historic Carousel & Museum 541-791-3340 503 First Ave. W., Albany Email: albanycarousel@gmail.com www.albanycarousel.com A volunteer community effort creating a worldclass carousel in Historic Downtown Albany using time-honored techniques of carving and construction. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and open until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, or by appointment.

Kiwanis Club Worldwide community service organization dedicated to making communities a better place to live through service to youth and seniors. Albany 541-928-8221 or 541-926-6015 • Elmer's Restaurant, 2802 Santiam Highway S.E. Takena Kiwanis Club, 6:45 a.m. Tuesday • Pop's Branding Iron, 901 Pacific Blvd. S.E. Albany Club, noon Thursday Corvallis 541-602-6225 Email: Sandra.thiesen@comcast.net www.kiwaniscorvallis.org • Elks Lodge, 1400 N.W. Ninth St. noon Wednesday (except fifth Wednesday) Lebanon • Bing's Kitchen, 2416 S. Santiam Highway Lebanon Club, noon Tuesday Sweet Home • Spoleto's Pizza, 4804 Highway 20 Sweet Home Club, noon Wednesday Lions Club Promotes and participates in various local community service efforts, especially youth projects and programs that improve sight and hearing for individuals both locally and internationally. East Albany Email: EVRO1387@hotmail.com www.lionsclubs.org • Pop's Branding Iron, 901 Pacific Blvd. S.E. East Albany Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday (Sept. to June) Corvallis Corvallis Lions Club 541-753-3131 Email: eljorgensen@yahoo.com • Papa's Pizza, 1030 S.W. Third St. Noon Thursdays Mid-Valley Lions 541-224-6613 Email: MidValleyLions@gmail.com www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/midvalley • Elks Lodge, 1400 N.W. Ninth St. 6 p.m. first and third Wednesdays Halsey • Halsey United Methodist Church, 611 W. Third St. 6 p.m. second Thursday Jefferson • Jefferson Community Center, 107 N. Main St. 6 p.m. second and fourth Wednesday Lebanon 541-258-8833 www.lionsclub.org • Big Town Hero, 11 E. Ash St. Lebanon Lions Club, noon second and fourth Wednesdays Mill City • Mountain Edge Café, 350 N.W. Santiam Highway 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Wednesday Philomath Email: Twright48@comcast.net • Benton County Historical Museum Annex, 1101 Main St. Noon Wednesday

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Scio • Covered Bridge Coffee House, 38765 N. Main St. Noon second and fourth Tuesday Madison Avenue Task Force 541-754-6506 Email: info@madisonavenuetaskforce.com www.madisonavenuetaskforce.org Group seeks to enhance the pedestrian connection between OSU and downtown Corvallis along Madison Avenue. • First Presbyterian Church, 114 S.W. Eighth St., Corvallis 4 p.m. first Tuesday (except Aug.) Morningstar Grange 311 541-926-2266 38794 Morning Star Road N.E., Millersburg Email: dshdeck@aol.com Family fraternal/community service organization with roots in agriculture that promotes wellbeing of rural and small-town communities. Meets first Monday, 6:30 p.m. potluck with business meeting at 7:30 p.m. Social night fourth Saturday. Card and game night in months with fifth Saturday. Call for time and location. OSU Folk Club Email: jccook@comcast.net http://oregonstate.edu/osufolk Faculty women and wives united in friendship and service. Owns and operates the OSU Folk Club Thrift Shop. Meeting dates vary; check website. OSU Folk Club Thrift Shop 144 N.W. Second St., Corvallis www.orst.edu/groups/osufolk/ Consigned/donated clothing, household items and more. Proceeds fund Oregon State University scholarships and community grants. Quilts from Caring Hands 541-758-8161 Email: mail@quiltsfromcaringhands.com www.quiltsfromcaringhands.com Makes and donates cheerful quilts to children at risk in the Benton-Linn-Marion county area. • 922 Circle Blvd., Suite 160, PMB #238, Corvallis (Mailing address) • 1495 N.W. 20th St., Corvallis, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday Rebounders Booster Club Email: erin.entwistle@oregonstate.edu www.osubeavers.com (select Women's Basketball) OSU women's basketball fans who want to be involved and support the program through activities, membership fees, fundraising, community outreach and events (Oct. through May) related to the basketball schedule. Oregon Mid-Valley Road Race (541) 753-5555 Email: ormidvalleyrr@gmail.com

www.omroadrace.org Fun and fitness before feasting! Benefits Lions and Albany Area Habitat for Humanity service projects. • 144 N.W. Second St., Corvallis • Thanksgiving day (8 a.m. North Albany Village Plaza) Rotary Club Worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian services, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, helps build goodwill and peace in the world and serves their communities. Albany The Rotary Club of Greater Albany 541-981-8228 http://greateralbanyrotary.org o Spring Hill Country Club, 155 N.W. Country Club Lane, Albany Noon Monday The Rotary Club of Albany o Pop’s Branding Iron, 901 Pacific Blvd SE, Albany Noon Tuesdays Corvallis 541-750-7075 (Morning Rotary) 541-754-7327 (Rotary Club of Corvallis) 541-768-6129 (After 5 Club) 541-754-7102 (Greater Corvallis Rotary Club) • Corvallis After Five Rotary Club, 5:15 p.m. Tuesday Banquet Room, 136 S.W. Washington Ave. • Corvallis Morning Rotary Club, 7 a.m. Wednesday • Osborn Aquatic Center, 1940 N.W. Highland Drive. • Corvallis Rotary Club, noon Thursday Corvallis Country Club, 1850 S.W. Whiteside Drive • Greater Corvallis Rotary Club, noon Friday • Corvallis Country Club, 1850 S.W. Whiteside Drive. Lebanon 541-791-2142 www.rotary.org • Bing's Kitchen, 2416 Main St. Noon Wednesday Soroptimist International Worldwide classified service organization for women meeting community needs through financial and/or volunteer assistance. Albany 541-926-3305 • Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. N.W. Noon first and third Tuesday (Sept. to May) Corvallis 541-753-3211 Email: emasterlk@msn.com • Tommy's Fourth St. Bar and Grill, 350 S.W. Fourth St. 6 p.m. second Wednesday (Sept. to June) Zonta Club of Corvallis 541-224-1132 www.zontacorvallis.org Local and international service organization dedicated to advancing the status of women worldwide through service, advocacy, local scholarships, awards to local agencies, Z clubs in high

schools. • Adair Clubhouse, 6097 N.E. Ebony Lane, Adair Village 11:45 a.m. first Tuesday Willamette Nutrition Source, LLC 541-207-7205 744 N.W. 4th St., Corvallis Email: TSWaterhouse@gmail.com www.willamettenutritionsource.com Private practice devoted to best evidence-based practices for treatment of eating disorders.

Social A Company of Women 541-752-6758 Women's Bible fellowship. Call for meeting time and location. Albany Women's Connection 541-928-2286 Email: secresdj@peak.org Fellowship open to all women with monthly meetings featuring special themes, guest speakers, music and brunch. Cost: $12. 10 to 11:45 a.m. second Wednesday. Call for meeting place and to verify meeting day. Albany United Methodist Women 541-928-3505 Organizes fundraisers to benefit local missions including a holiday bazaar and crafts and baked goods at Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. • First United Methodist Church, 1115 28th Ave. S.W. Albany Circle, 9:30 a.m. first Wednesday (except June, July and Aug.). In April and Dec., the club meets for a noon lunch rather than its normal meeting time. Alpine Community Center 541-847-3244 Email: info@alpinecommunity.net www.alpinecommunity.net A wide variety of programs to strengthen and unite the community through arts, education and economic development. American Association of University Women www.corvallis-aauw.org Open to all (including men) who hold at least an associates or equivalent, baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college or university. Advances equality for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. Corvallis-Albany Lavender Womyn 541-929-7435 Email: Corvallislavenderwomyn-subscribe@ yahoogroups.com groups.yahoo.com/group/corvallislavenderwomyn News, support, and social events for lesbian and bisexual women in Linn and Benton counties. Meets first Friday. 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Corvallis Newcomers Club Email: newcomers_1@lycos.com www.gpvillage.com/corvallisnewcomersclub Provides an opportunity for meeting others socially and for participating in community and service projects. Luncheon meetings on second Thursday. Friendship Force of Oregon's Mid-Willamette Valley Email: fforegon@comcast.net http://fforegon.org Promotes global understanding across barriers that separate people through home hospitalitybased travel. Mid-Valley Singles 541-928-6275 or 541-754-8182 Social club for singles over 35 brimming with interaction and support. Activities include potlucks, camping, dinners and more. Military Officers Club of Corvallis 541-758-6842 Email: detweij@peak.org Fosters fraternal relations among current, former and retired officers of the uniformed services. Protects the interests of uniformed service personnel. • Corvallis Country Club, 1850 S.W. Whiteside Drive 6 p.m. third Wednesday (except Nov. and Dec.) • Scio Senior Citizen's Club 503-394-2211 (leave message) Meet other seniors in Scio for games, cards, fellowship and outings. • 10:30 a.m. Scio Senior Center, 38957 N.W. First Ave. (Second Friday. Spring Hill Women's Association The social club focuses on a variety of activities and events throughout the year, as well as community service projects. The social aspect of the club involves many fun activities and ongoing monthly groups. The club has a current membership of 135 women. Info: Sue Cammack, 541-9268458 or cammackchuck@aol.com. Women in the Wind, Northern Women Chapter 541-924-2453 Email: witwnw@yahoo.com http://freewebs.com/witw-nw Local chapter of national organization dedicated to uniting women motorcyclists and promoting a positive image. Monthly meetings and rides on second Saturday. Willamette Sams 541-928-3751 A club for RV owners who enjoy camping on weekends from Mar. through Nov. Also meet at 7 p.m. the second Wed. of each month at the 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

Albany United Methodist Church, 1115 28th Ave. S.W.

Sports Benton Bowmen Archery Club 541-753-3729 Email: bentonbow@juno.com www.bentonbowmen.com A family-friendly archery club with a 50-acre outdoor range and winter indoor shooting. Check website for events and more information. Heart of the Valley Runners and Walkers 541-754-0441 Email: mallonbehrens@msn.com www.hotvrunners.com Supports runners and walkers in their fitness and performance goals. See website for runs and workouts. Marysville Ladies Club 541-753-3421 Golfing club for ladies to meet new people and take up the game. Beginners and all skill levels welcome. • Marysville Golf Course, 2020 S.W. Allen St., Corvallis 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Thursday (May to Sept.)

Veterans

541-367-4435 • VFW Hall, 850 Main St. Post 13 meetings, 7 p.m. second Tuesday Corvallis American Legion Post 11 541-753-4149 Email: kempees@comcast.net Organization of veterans who served during wars and conflicts. Elks Lodge, 1400 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis; 7:30 p.m. second Monday (Sept. through June) Disabled American Veterans Willamette Chapter No. 17 and Auxiliary 541-259-5593 www.dav.org Gives aid and support to hospitalized and disabled veterans and their families. • VFW Post 584, 1469 Timber St. S.E., Albany Noon second Tuesday Veterans Commemoration Association 541-981-2390 E-mail: albanyveteransdayparade@gmail.com Organizers of Albany's Veterans Day Parade, Veteran's of the Year banquet and memorial service. Group meets at 6 p.m. second Thursday at Albany • Eagles, 127 Broadalbin St. N.W. • Veteran's Day Parade (11 a.m. Nov. 11, downtown Albany)

American Legion Post No. 10 541-926-0127 Offers help for veterans in need; Honor Guard offers military rites. • Albany Legion Hall,1215 Pacific Blvd. S.E. Post meetings, 7 p.m. second Monday (Sept. through May) Public bingo, 1:30 p.m. Sunday and 6 p.m. Thursday All-you-can-eat breakfast, 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday; $7

Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 584 Linn Post No. 584 and Auxiliary 541-928-7925 Email: vetstuff@comcast.net Offers help for hospitalized and needy veterans and their families; sponsors high school Voice of Democracy scholarship and Patriots Pen youth essay competition; and helps with community Christmas basket program. • VFW Post 584, 1469 Timber St. S.E., Albany 7 p.m. third Wednesday

American Legion, Santiam Post No. 51 541-451-1351 Serves veterans and their families, children, youth and the community. Open to honorably discharged war veterans. • Lebanon Legion Hall, 480 S. Main St. 7 p.m. third Tuesday (Sept. to June)

Veterans for Peace, Chapter 132 Email: info@vfpcorvallis.org www.vfpcorvallis.org Dedicated to raising awareness of the costs of war and seeking peaceful, effective alternatives. • Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis, 2945 N.W. Circle Blvd. 6:30 p.m. fourth Monday

AMVETS American Veterans supporting veterans, widows and their children, active in community service. Albany 541-924-9085 • VFW Hall, 1469 Timber St. S.E. Post 15 meetings and auxiliary, 6 p.m. first Wednesday Sweet Home

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 585 541-401-4639 Email: Olson891@comcast.net A nonprofit organization promoting the camaraderie, welfare, health and knowledge for the Vietnam-era veteran. • Lebanon American Legion Post 51, 480 Main St. 10 a.m. first Sunday

LEISURE ACTIVITIES

Leisure Activities Calendar of Events

tion and many laughs. Info: 541-926-2651.

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18 — ABC House: Runaway Pumpkin Half Marathon, 9 a.m., Cheadle Lake Park, Lebanon. This event benefits ABC House: The child abuse intervention center serving Benton and Linn counties. Info: 541-926-2203, info@runaway pumpkinhalf.org, www.runawaypumpkinhalf.org. 19 — Warren & Solon Shedd's Mining Experiences, 2 p.m., Lakeside Center, Mennonite Village, 2180 54th Ave. S.E., Albany. Sponsored by Linn County Historical Society. Info: 541-369-2440. 24 — The Magic Barrel, 7 p.m., Whiteside Theater, 361 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis. Leading Northwest authors read and discuss their works. Live music, fine food and drink. All proceeds benefit Linn-Benton Food Share. Doors open at 6 p.m. Info: www.magicbarrel.org. 28 — 2014 Kiwanis Club of Albany Celebrity Roast of Linn County Commissioner Will Tucker benefitting CASA, Linn County Fair and Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Road E., Albany. Tickets are $50 per person and include dinner, live auc-

7 — Zonta Annual Auction, CH2MHill Alumni Center, Oregon State University Campus. Fundraiser for local scholarships and community agency grants. Silent and live auction, hors d'oeuvers, plated dinner and beverages. Info: 541-760-1467 or www.zontacorvallis.org. 8 — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Trillium Children's Farm Home Christmas Craft Fair, Old School Building, 4455 N.W. Highway 20, Corvallis. Proceeds go to Trillium Children's Farm Home, a residential and day treatment facility for mental and behavior health for children and youth. Info: 541-758-5900. 11 — 2014 Veteran's Day Breakfast, 6:30 to 10 a.m., West Albany High School, 1130 SW Queen Ave. Proceeds go to support youth programs and social agencies that help children and youth. Info: 541-981-2544 or csgs444@comcast.net. 11 — Veterans Day Parade in Downtown Albany.

December 2014 5-6 — 34th Annual Holiday Marketplace, 10 a.m.

to 6 p.m., Memorial Union Ballroom, Oregon State University, 26th and Jefferson Streets, Corvallis. Handcrafted items, fine art, specialty foods and life entertainment. Featuring Oregon talent and holiday gifts. Info: 541-737-2937, craftcenter@oregonstate.edu, mus.oregonstate.edu/ craft-center/holiday-marketplace. 5-9 — Corvallis Community Nativity Festival, 1 to 8:30 p.m., 4141 N.W. Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. Free. Free exhibit of hundreds of nativity sets loaned by members of the community and artfully displayed. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints coordinate the effort, but many congregations, organizations and individuals participate. Info: www.corvallisnativ ityfestival.com/ or coordinator@corvallisnativ ityfestival.com. 5-19 — Christmas Storybook Land, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Linn County Fair and Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Road E., Albany. Special hours on Friday, Dec. 19, from 1 to 8:30 p.m. School tours on Dec. 8 and 10-12/ Senior and special needs citizens tours on Dec. 9. Free to the public. Info: www.christmaststorybookland. org or christmasstorybookland@yahoo.com.

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LEISURE ACTIVITIES Presbyterian Church, 114 S.W. Eighth St. Hosted by Altrusa Club of Corvallis, a service organization that supports the Career Closet, literacy and does hands-on community projects. Info: 541752-4212, skuby1@comcast.net, bit.ly/1wdsyot. 17 — McCullough Bridges, 2 p.m., Lakeside Center, Mennonite Village, 2180 54th Ave. S.E., Albany. Sponsored by Linn County Historical Society. Info: 541-369-2440.

June 2015 Tuesdays (beginning mid-June) — Corvallis Community Band concerts, 8 p.m., Central Park Gazebo, Eighth Street and Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. Free. Info: 541-745-5843, 541-752-6036; www.c-cband.org. TBA — Lebanon Strawberry Festival, Cheadle Lake Regional Park, Lebanon. Info: www.lebanonstrawberryfestival.info.

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Matt Helget of Lebanon, with the Northwest Historical Association, reenacts the part of a 101st Airborne paratrooper during the 62nd Annual Albany Veterans Day Parade. The Albany Veterans Day Parade is the largest veterans parade west of the Mississippi. 11 — Benton County Democrats Holiday Party and Auction, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 S.W. 53rd St., Corvallis. Both oral and silent auctions. Funds raised will help subsidize Benton County Democrat headquarters and other expenses during election years. Complimentary dinner by Valley Catering, no-host wine and beer par provided by Squirrels. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. All Democrats from Benton and surrounding counties are welcome to join in the fun. To contribute an auction item or purchase an ad in the program, contact Mary Demarest at merry@proaxis.com or 541-9900800. 13 — Trillium Children's Farm Home Teddy Bear Tea, 2 to 4 p.m., Old School Building, 4455 N.W. Highway 20, Corvallis. Proceeds go to Trillium Children's Farm Home, a residential and day treatment facility for mental and behavior health for children and youth. Info: 541-758-5900. 31 — Albany Optimist Club New Year's Eve Celebration, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., Wheelhouse, 421 Water Ave. N.E. Proceeds go to support youth programs and social agencies that help children and youth. Info: 541-981-2544 or csgs444@com cast.net.

January 2015 17 — Albany Optimist Club Youth Appreciation event, Linn-Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany. Call 541-981-2544 for more information. 18 — Civil War in Oregon, 2 p.m., Lakeside Center, Mennonite Village, 2180 54th Ave. S.E., 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

Albany. Sponsored by Linn County Historical Society. Info: 541-369-2440.

February 2015 28 — 38th Annual Family Fun Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Linn-Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany. Fun filled community event designed specifically for your children. Proceeds go to Parenting Education Grant Fund. Info: 541-917-4899 or www.linnbenton.edu/par enting-eduction.

March 2015 12 — Annual Sustainability Fair and Town Hall, 5 to 9 p.m., CH2M Hll Alumni Center, Oregon State University, Corvallis. Sponsored by Corvallis Sustainability Coalition. Info: 541-230-1237, info@sustainablecorvallis.org or www.sustain ablecorvallis.org. 15 — Children of the Hudson's Bay Co.: An Oregon Saga, 2 p.m., Lakeside Center, Mennonite Village, 2180 54th Ave. S.E., Albany. Sponsored by Linn County Historical Society. Info: 541-369-2440. April 2015 11 — Scottish Heritage Festival, Linn County Fair and Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Road E., Albany. Bagpipes, Scottish clan tables, Scottish food, vendors of Celtic goods, kids corner, Scottish dancers, free parking. Info: oregonscottishsociety.com.

May 2015 2 — Altrusa Jewelry Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., First

Mondays — "Mondays at Monteith" concerts, 7 p.m., Monteith Riverpark, 489 Water St. N.W., Albany. Info: 541-917-7777, www.cityofalbany.net/parks/mondays. Tuesdays — Corvallis Community Band concerts, 8 p.m., Central Park Gazebo, Eighth Street and Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. Free. Info: 541745-5843, 541-752-6036; www.c-cband.org. Thursdays — "River Rhythms" concert series, 7 p.m., Monteith Riverpark. 489 Water St. N.W., Albany. Free concerts featuring big names from a wide range of musical styles. Preconcert art activities for kids, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. N.W. 541-917-7777. Info: www.riverrhythms.org. TBA — Philomath Frolic and Rodeo. Info: 541929-2611 or 541-929-2454, pfr@casco.net, www.philomathrodeo.org. TBA — Linn County Fair, 3700 Knox Butte Road E., Albany. Showcase of agriculture, crafts, business, 4-H and FFA, plus a carnival, entertainment and food Info: 541-926-4314 and www.linncounty fair.com. TBA — da Vinci Days, Oregon State University Lower Campus and various locations around Corvallis. Info: 541-757-6363 or www.davinci days.org.

August 2015 Mondays — "Mondays at Monteith" concerts, 7 p.m., Monteith Riverpark, 489 Water St. N.W., Albany. Free. Info: 541-917-7777; www.cityof albany.net/parks/mondays. Tuesdays — Community Band concerts, 8 p.m., Central Park Gazebo, Eighth Street and Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. Free. 541-745- 5843, 541-7526036; www.c-cband.org. Thursdays — "River Rhythms" concert series, 7 p.m., Monteith Riverpark. 489 Water St. N.W., Albany. Free concerts featuring big names from

LEISURE ACTIVITIES a wide range of musical styles. Preconcert art activities for kids, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. N.W. 541-917-7777 or www.riverrhythms.org. TBA — Benton County Fair & Rodeo, 110 S.W. 53rd St., Corvallis. Animal and open class exhibits, rodeo, carnival, tractor pull, national and local entertainment. Info: 541-7666521 or www.bentoncountyfair.net. TBA — Oregon Jamboree, Sweet Home. Info: 541-367-8909 or www.oregonjamboree.com. TBA — Willamette Country Music Festival, Brownsville. Info: 541-345-9263 or www.willame ttecountrymusicfestival.com. TBA — Northwest Art and Air Festival, Albany.Info: 541-928-0911 or http://nwartandair.org.

September 2015 TBA — Corvallis Fall Festival, Central Park, Corvallis. Annual event features more than 170 artists, continuous music, wine tasting courtyard, children's activities and performance, fine arts showcase show in library, food and beverages. Info: 541-752-9655 or corvallisfallfestival.org.

Dancing Whether you like ballet, salsa dancing, ballroom dancing, belly-dancing or old-fashioned square dancing, there are plenty of opportunities throughout the mid-Willamette Valley to join others with the same interest. In the weekly entertainment guide, The E, published Thursdays in the Albany Democrat-Herald and Corvallis Gazette-Times, dances are listed with the most current information. The following dance clubs and organizations often sponsor public dances and are always looking for new members. Also included are several area dance schools. Albany Senior Dance Weekly dance with live music and refreshments; admission costs $3. http://bit.ly/1wdsyot Albany Eagles Lodge, 127 Broadalbin N.W., Albany 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays Albany Timber Twirlers 541-926-5899 or 541-619-2848 www.angelfire.com/sd2/timbertwirlers Mainstream lessons, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning Sept. 23, IOOF Hall, 738 Fifth Ave. S.E., Albany Timber Twirlers dance on the first and third Fridays of each month (dark in June, July and August). First Fridays: prerounds, 7:30 p.m.; mainstream square dancing, 8 p.m.; plus tip, 10 p.m. Third Fridays: plus, 7:30 p.m.; mainstream, 8 p.m.; plus tip, 10 p.m.

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Guests leave the Baltimore House on their way to the next location during the Christmas Parlour Tour in Albany. Corvallis Academy of Ballet • 108 N.W. Second St., Corvallis 541-758-0180 http://corvallisacademyofballet.com Founded in 1995, the Corvallis Academy of Ballet offers solid ballet training in the Russian Method. Instructors include owner Megan Skinner, Irina Vassileni-Uralsky and Matthew Averill. Corvallis Belly Dance Performance Guild www.corvallisbellydance.org Guild members do not have to dance to be a member. Credits are available for Oregon State University and Linn-Benton Community College students. Guild and hosts weekly performances from 8 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays at Old World Deli, 341 S.W. Second St., Corvallis.

• Dances at 7:30 p.m. at the Corvallis Elks Lodge, 1400 N.W. Ninth St. third Saturday (except December, on New Year's Eve.) Meets first Monday of March, June, September and December. Call for time and place. Hoolyeh Folkdancers www.hoolyeh.com A local dance group that dates back to the 1960s. International folkdancing for all ages. • Meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Sundays of each month in Gatton Hall of First Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 S.W. West Hills Road in Corvallis. The first Sunday is dedicated to mostly Balkan dance.

Corvallis Square Dancers 541-250-0250 www.corvallissquares.com A group of folks ranging in age from teens to 90year-olds who enjoy traditional American round and square dancing to music and live callers. Admission is $5 for dancers, free for spectators. • First Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 West Hills Road, Corvallis. Dances, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays; square-dancing lessons 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays.

Lebanon Square Circlers 541-259-4007 www.squarecirclers.org The Lebanon Square Circlers has been dancing since 1949. It is the second-oldest square dance club in Oregon. • Dances take place the first and third Saturday of each month at the Odd Fellows Hall, 20 E. Ash St., with prerounds starting at 7:30 p.m. and squares at 8 p.m. The club welcomes couples, singles and family groups. Lessons begin every September and the club welcomes any interested individuals.

High Steppin Country Dance Club 541-491-3606, 541-926-1159 or 503-482-7277 www.highsteppincountry.com Country dance club formed to encourage and promote country/Western dancing in the Willamette Valley.

Legacy Ballet 104 Main St. S.E., Albany 541-791-9078 Email: legacyballet@q.com www.legacyballet.com Owned by Heather Hill, Legacy Ballet offers bal2014-2015 OUR TOWN

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Groups of walkers make their way around the track at sunset during an Albany Relay for Life at the West Albany High School track. let, jazz, hip-hop, modern, tap and yoga training for ages 3 through adult. Pacific Tap Dance Company 541-928-2382 Email: nmtraina@comcast.net www.pacifictapdance.com Group Lessons held at: â&#x20AC;˘ Majestic Theatre 115 SW Second Street Corvallis, OR 97330 Private Lessons available at the North Albany Studio; call or email for available times. Promoting tap dance in the Willamette Valley since 1989. Classes and performances begin in September. Pu'uwai O Ke Kuawa (Heart of the Valley) Hula halau 541-908-9190 Email: bslandau@gmail.com www.corvallishula.com Pu'uwai O Ke Kuawa offers hula lessons to men and women of all levels and age 17 and up. Classes take place Mondays at First Baptist Church, 125 N.W. 10th St., Corvallis. First-level dancers meet from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m., advanced dancers meet from 7:20 to 8:20 p.m. Cost is $5 per class. Regional School of Ballet 120 S.W. Third St., Corvallis. 541-758-8203 email: rsb.corvallis@gmail.com http://regionalschoolofballet.com/ Corvallis School of Ballet was founded by Shelly Svoboda's first dance instructor, Robert Irwin of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. After dancing with the Eugene Ballet Company for six years, 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

Svoboda purchased the Corvallis School of Ballet in 1987, renaming it the Regional School of Ballet. The company teaches beginner to advanced dance classes and has hosts an annual production of "The Nutcracker." Rumbanana Cuban Salsa Group Email: rumbanana@gmail.com www.rumbanana.org or Facebook Rumbanana promotes Cuban Salsa music and dance in Oregon by hosting dances and several levels of salsa classes throughout the year. The group hosts regular classes for at Impulse Bar & Grill, 1425 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Sweet Home Squarenaders 541-367-4151 http://squarenaders.org 7:30 p.m. plus session; 8 p.m. mainstream dance second and fourth Saturday (September to June) at Oak Heights School, 605 Elm St., Sweet Home. 7 p.m. lessons, starting Monday in September at Sweet Home Charter School, 28721 Liberty Road, Sweet Home. First three lessons are free, $5 for adults and $4 for teens after that. Max lesson fee: $12 per family. Willamette Apprentice Ballet www.willametteapprenticeballet.com WAB is a Corvallis-based nonprofit student ballet company and the performing branch of Corvallis Academy of Ballet. Directed by Megan Skinner.

Libraries Albany Public Library 2450 14th Ave. S.E. (Main Library) 302 Ferry St. S.W. (Carnegie Library) 541-917-7580 (main)

http://library.cityofalbany.net Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at the main library; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at the Carnegie Library. Hundreds of thousands of books, magazines, videos, CDs, tapes and more are available at Albany's main library and historic Carnegie Library. Other resources include wireless Internet access, microfilm of Albany newspapers back to 1859, public information assistance by skilled reference staff during regular library hours and access to the libraries' online catalog. The children's area of each branch offers multiple weekly story times, two book clubs, downloadable books and databases, monthly kids' activities and help with homework and research. Public meeting rooms and tutoring rooms are available. Genealogical resources are also available. To get a library card: Services and borrower cards are free to Albany residents with proof of residency. Those living outside the city limits must pay an annual nonresident fee of $50 per household. Brownsville Community Library 146 Spaulding Ave., Brownsville 541-466-5454 http://brownsville.plinkit.org Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 1 to 7 p.m., Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. The Self-Improvement Club, now known as the Brownsville Women's Study Club, established the Brownsville library in 1911. The facility is a large one for the size of its service area, and it offers a wide variety of educational and entertaining reading and resource materials. Library patrons can enjoy a quiet, comfortable reading room or do research in the genealogy/history room. Computer stations are used by students and Internet surfers. Summer reading program. Story time at 11 a.m. every Friday. To get a library card: Free to city residents with proof of residency. Nonresidents pay an annual fee of $15 per family or $7.50 for those 65 or over. Fridays are the best day to do genealogy research, because of the knowledgeable volunteers on hand that day. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis 541-766-6926 www.thebestlibrary.net Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. The Corvallis library system boasts an annual circulation of about 1.5 million items, including books, periodicals, books on tape, videos, video games, DVDs,

LEISURE ACTIVITIES CDs and electronic information sources. A bookmobile regularly travels throughout rural Benton County to visit residents who otherwise would not have access to a library. Homebound patrons can get books delivered for free through the Dial-a-Book service. The library also offers an Ask-a-Librarian email service (or by phone or online chat), online catalog access to library cardholders, access to many informational databases, downloadable audio books and wireless Internet access. The children's area features several computer stations, weekly story times, a summer reading program, book clubs and other activities for ages up to 18. Six self-checkout stations allow patrons to check out their own items, useful for those in a hurry. To get a library card: Anyone who resides, works or goes to school in Benton County can get a free library card upon showing verification of address and a picture ID. Others can purchase a card for $75. Benton County Library Branches • Philomath Community Library 1050 Applegate St., Philomath 541-929-3016, www.cbcpubliclibrary.net Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Rise and Shine Story Time for ages 2 to 5 is offered at 10 a.m. every Wednesday. Wiggly Wobbler Story Time for children from birth through 18 months takes place at 10 a.m. every Monday. The Philomath Community Library Book Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of the month. • Alsea Community Library 19192 Highway 34, Alsea 541-487-5061 www.facebook.com/AlseaCommunityLibrary Open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays; and 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. • Monroe Community Library 668 Commercial St., Monroe 541-847-5174 Open 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Jefferson Public Library 128 N. Main St., Jefferson 541-327-3826 www.jefferson.plinkit.org Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. The library is in the historic Jacob Conser House and offers books, magazines, videos, DVDs, cassette tapes, and books on cassette and CD. Free Internet access also is available and a number of children's programs are offered, including homework help and a summer reading program. The library is a member of the Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service, which

includes all libraries in Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties and which shares materials among the member libraries. The main website for CCRLS is www.ccrls.org. To get a library card: Everyone who lives within the Jefferson city limits can receive a free library card upon showing two pieces of identification that show their address; one must be a picture ID. Children under 16 must have a parent's permission to get a card. Nonresidents can check out one item at a time for free or they can purchase a local option card for use only in Jefferson for $25. A full-service card good at all CCRLS libraries costs $60 per family per year. Lebanon Public Library 55 Academy St., Lebanon 541-258-4926 www.lebanon.plinkit.org Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Nearly 45,000 items are available to Lebanon residents, including a collection of large-print books, magazines, newspapers, videos, DVDs, and books on tape and on CD. Patrons also can access the Internet and do word processing at the library's computer stations. Story times for toddlers and preschoolers are offered weekly, as is a summer reading program for children in preschool through high school and for adults. People can renew their books, check to see if a book is available and put items on hold through the library's online system at www.lebanon.plinkit.org. To get a library card: Proof of residency must be shown to get a free library card. Those living outside the city pay $50 for a family per year, $40 for seniors, $20 for a student card and $15 for a child card, which includes all children in the family but is good only for the children's book section. Linn-Benton Community College Library 6500 S.W. Pacific Blvd., Albany 541-917-4638, 541-917-4645 (reference desk) E-mail: libref@linnbenton.edu http://library.linnbenton.edu/home Open 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays. Summer hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. LBCC's library is open to all district residents. The library has open bookshelves for leisurely browsing, wireless computer access for personal laptops and a quiet study atmosphere. The library also provides computers and printers for drop-in access to the Internet and other electronic information sources. Magazines, newspapers, tapes, videos, DVDs and copiers are available. Reserve materials for classes are provided for supplementary reading and viewing. The library staff offers assistance with information and research needs. During the school year, materials not available at LBCC can be obtained at no

charge through interlibrary loans. To use the library system: Proof of residency in Linn or Benton counties required. Oregon State University Valley Library Jefferson Way (near the main entrance to the campus), Corvallis 541-737-3331 http://osulibrary.oregonstate.edu Open 7:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sundays. When school is not in session, and during summer term, the library is open from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Mondays through Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays, 1 to 6 p.m. Saturdays and 1 to 9 p.m. Sundays. The Valley Library offers more than 1.6 million books and journals, electronic databases and an extensive reference section. It features several special collections, including the papers and memorabilia of two-time Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling and his wife Ava Helen Pauling; records of other important 20th-century science discoveries, including a section on atomic energy science; and a unique collection of Northwest art created by regional artists. The library also has portals to a Linus Pauling DNA website, an Oregon Explorer Natural Resources website, Oregon Multicultural Archives and an OSU Baseball Centennial website. To get a library card: Oregon residents, members of the OSU Alumni Association, Friends of the Library and Extension volunteers 16 years of age or over can get a card at the circulation desk with proof of Oregon residency, proof of age, photo identification and a forwarding address. Sweet Home Public Library 1101 13th Ave., Sweet Home 541-367-5007 www.sweet-home.or.us/index.aspx?nid=74 Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Closed Sundays, Wednesdays and major holidays. Sweet Home's city library has a circulation of

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LEISURE ACTIVITIES about 38,000 items, including 1,400 videos, DVDs and CDs. The library receives a lot of support from the Friends of the Sweet Home Library, which sponsors three major fundraisers during the year. The Friends also sponsor the Bookends bookstore, at 1234 Main St., to raise funds for the library. Other services include a summer reading program for children, and computer workstations for both adults and children to use. To get a library card: Library cards are available to Sweet Home residents with proof of residency. Those without property in the city limits pay $35 per household. Children under 18 participating in the summer reading program receive a free library card for the summer. Harrisburg Public Library 354 Smith St., Harrisburg 541-995-6949 http://ci.harrisburg.or.us Open 3 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fridays. Also open from 2 to 6 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of each month. Harrisburg's city library has a circulation of about 12,000 books, 100 videos and 100 audio books. It also offers a variety of activities throughout the year, including reading events and speakers. To get a library card: Library cards are available to residents within city limits. Rural residents pay $20. Scio Public Library 38957 N.W. First Ave., Scio 503-394-3342 www.scio.plinkit.org Open 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 5 p.m. Mondays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Scio's city library has a circulation of about 12,000 books, videos, DVDs and audiobooks. There is a summer reading program for toddlers through adults. The library also offers a variety of activities throughout the year, including a children's story time, Chautauqua speakers and a weekly genealogy class. To get a library card: Library cards are available to Scio residents with proof of residency. Adult users living outside the city limits pay $30. Children's cards for those in eighth grade or younger are free. Teens pay $5.

Museums Albany

Albany Regional Museum 136 Lyon St. S. 541-967-7122 Email: armuseum@peak.org www.armuseum.com www.facebook.com/albanyregionalmuseum Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

The Albany Regional Museum is a nonprofit organization that acquires, documents, preserves and interprets materials illustrating the history and development of Albany. The museum offers educational and historical exhibits and the Rod and Marty Tripp Reference Room, which holds historical information for Albany and the surrounding area, and work space for research. Donations are accepted. Suggested donation: $2 general, $1 youth ages 10 and older or $5 per family. Museum members and youth under 10 are admitted free. Monteith House 518 Second Ave. S.W. 541-928-0911 albanyvisitors.com/historic-albany/museums/ monteith-house Open noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, mid-June to mid-September, and by appointment. This is the town's oldest frame building, built in 1849 by Albany's founders, Walter and Thomas Monteith. It is said to be the most authentically restored pioneer home in Oregon and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Admission is by donation. Historic Carousel & Museum 503 First Ave. W. 541-791-3340 Email: albanycarousel@gmail.com www.albanycarousel.com Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Open holidays except Christmas and Thanksgiving. As featured in Parade magazine, the museum is a group of community volunteers working to bring the magic of carousels to historic downtown Albany. Watch as they create a menagerie of unique hand-carved carousel animals that are hand-painted using traditional styles and techniques. Admission is free.

Brownsville Linn County Historical Museum 101 Park Ave. 541-466-3390 Email: lchm@centurytel.net www.linnparks.com/pages/museums/history museum.html Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Group tours by appointment. Housed in the Brownsville Train Depot and Southern Pacific rail cars, the museum features an original Oregon Trail covered wagon, the Linn Theatre and an immense collection sharing the history of Linn County. Also part of the museum is the Moyer House, the Italianate-style home of John and Elizabeth Moyer, two of Linn County's early pioneers. The house was built in 1881, and has uniquely painted ceilings. Learn the history of Linn County through the story of the Moyers

and their beautiful home. Moyer House tours are available on the hour from noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays and 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays, or by appointment. Contact the museum for more information.

Harrisburg Harrisburg Area Museum 490 Smith St. 541-995-4844 Email: harrisburgareamuseum@gmail.com http://bit.ly/WuYkkb Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Winter hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Other days by appointment. The museum houses a collection of pioneer-era farm implements, antique tools and machinery to show what it took to make a living in the early years of the Harrisburg area. The 1916 Case Steam tractor is certified to run in parades and public events. Besides the many tractors, patrons will find a 1910 Overland Touring car and a 1923 Star Touring car which was purchased brand new from the Harrisburg Garage. Step back in time and tour the pioneer schoolhouse, chapel and the 1867 James McCartney house, which contains many antiques and memorabilia from the area. There also is a collection of wooden miniatures by the late Bruce Witmer, which includes a farmstead, the Crater Lake Lodge and Noah's Ark. Admission is free, but a donation is suggested.

Independence Heritage Museum 112 S. Third St. (mailing address: P.O. Box 7, Independence, OR 97351) 503-838-4989 Email: orheritage@minetfiber.com www.orheritage.org Open 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m. some Sundays. Special appointments are welcome with advance reservation by calling ahead. The museum holds a large collection of artifacts, photos and memorabilia from the history of Independence, Monmouth and Buena Vista, including memorabilia from the 1959 Oregon Cavalcade, plus an impressive military exhibit. Admission is $3 for patrons 12 and older. There is no wheelchair access at present.

Monroe South Benton Communities Historical Association Museum 140 S. Fifth St. 541-847-5288 Open 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the last Saturday of the month. Monroe, Alpine, Bellfountain, Irish Bend and other communities are featured in this museum,

LEISURE ACTIVITIES which opened in the fall of 2002. Its exhibits include artifacts from pioneer days, a military display and the history of more than 400 veterans, including photos of 300 of them, information on area schools and displays related to the local logging industry. There is a special display honoring Bataan Death March survivor Eugene Davidson, whose family donated his Bataan book collection. Admission is free; donations accepted.

Newport Lincoln County Historical Society 545 S.W. Ninth St. 541-265-7509 Email: ochdirector@newportnet.com http://oregoncoasthistory.org Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays. The Lincoln County Historical Society operates two museum: The Burrows House Museum (545 S.W. Ninth St.) and the Pacific Maritime & Heritage Center (333 S.E. Bay Blvd.), both in Newport. Both museums have gift shops. The society also has a research library at 545 S.W. Ninth St. Admission to the Pacific Maritime & Heritage Center is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 3 through 12. Admission to Burrows House is by donation.

Philomath Benton County Historical Museum 1101 Main St. 541-929-6230 Email: info@bentoncountymuseum.org www.bentoncountymuseum.org Open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. The museum occupies a historic Georgian-style brick building, constructed in 1867, with wings added in the early 20th century. It was the home of Philomath College from 1867 to 1929. Exhibits address a variety of cultural themes. The museum also maintains a year-'round visual arts program, including an outstanding quilt exhibit, children's art and shows by local artists. A research library is available (by appointment only) to help students, writers and other researchers. A small museum store specializes in books on Oregon history, genealogy and local history. Admission is free.

1890 West Scio train depot. Run by the Scio Historical Society, the site also features a train caboose and picnic grounds. Admission is free.

Saturdays. This museum houses a 1922 steam engine and a collection of rail cars.

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Shedd Museum 29990 First St. E. 541-491-3978 http://bit.ly/1ucyKxw Open by appointment. The old Shedd bank building contains artifacts and collections of the late Lucille Shedd and her brother Harold. The displays include community memorabilia, items from the Civil War and Oregon Trail eras and fine collectibles. Admission is by voluntary donation.

Waldport Heritage Museum 320 N.E. Grant St. 541-563-7092 Email: waldportmuseum@peak.org www.waldportmuseum.org Open noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, or by appointment. Exhibits include views of Native American history, the logging business, period clothing, cooking utensils and photographs. The museum is a 1941 Civilian Conservation Corps structure and it also houses a genealogical library. Admission is free; donations are accepted.

Sweet Home East Linn Museum 746 Long St. 541-367-4580 Email: info@sweethomechamber.org http://trailstolinn.com/east-linn-museum Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, June through August, and Thursdays through Saturdays from September through May, except December and January. Appointments encouraged for large groups or tours. Exhibits and memorabilia emphasizing the late 1800s and early 1900s in Sweet Home and east Linn County are housed in the former Sunnyside School building, which later housed a church. There are completely furnished turn-of-the-century rooms, including a kitchen, parlor and bedroom. Logging equipment from the same era also is on display. Admission is by voluntary donation.

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Toledo History Center 208 S. Main St. 541-336-1203 toledohistory@gmail.com lincolncountyculturalcoalition.org/directory/ 41-Toledo-History-Center Open from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. The center, which opened in 2005, is a private, nonprofit museum dedicated to the marine history of the area, as well as logging/timber and other aspects of the town's formation.

Scio Historical Depot Museum 39004 N.E. First St. 503-394-2354 Open 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, May to October, or by appointment. Mid-valley memorabilia and exhibits, with an emphasis on the Scio area, are displayed in the

Yaquina Pacific Railroad Historical Society 100 N.W. A St. 541-336-5256 Email: yprhs@peak.org www.yaquinapacificrr.org/ Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through

Music Chamber Music Corvallis 541-738-0442 www.chambermusiccorvallis.org Chamber Music Corvallis is in its 56th concert season. Tickets are $132 for the six-ticket season package. Individual concert tickets are $27 at the door, $24 if purchased in advance from Grass Roots Books & Music in Corvallis or ordered by telephone at 541-757-0902. Season tickets can be purchased at the door, by calling 541-757-0902, or by emailing carolw@peak.org. Admission is free for K-12 students and Oregon State University students with ID. Other special-price admissions are available to spouses of OSU students, non-OSU college students, parents accompanying elementary school students, music teachers and holders of the Oregon Trails Card under the CAFA program. All concerts are at 7:30 p.m. at the LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 2014-15 Season Moscow String Quartet with Mykola Suk, Monday, Sept. 29 Morgenstern Piano Trio, Wednesday, Oct. 29 Alliage Saxophone Quintet, Friday, Jan. 23 Auryn String Quartet, Friday, Feb. 27 Escher String Quartet, Friday, April 10 Chintimini Chamber Music Festival 541-753-2106 Email: dcaldwell26@comcast.net www.chintimini.org Each year, Chintimini Chamber Music builds two weeks of chamber music concerts built around classical musicians who grew up in the Willamette Valley and now have performing careers. Concerts are at 7:30 p.m.; most are at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

LEISURE ACTIVITIES 4515 S.W. West Hills Road, Corvallis. In addition, there are free appearances at the Farmers Market and free musically illustrated story programs for children. Ask for a season brochure by phone or email. 2015 Festival concerts: June 19, 23, 26 and 28, and July 1 Corvallis Community Band 541-745-5843 Email: matthes@proaxis.com www.c-cband.org The Corvallis Community Band began as part of the 1976 Bicentennial Celebration. In 1980, the band began its summer evening concert series, playing popular favorites at Corvallis' Central Park. The band plays at 8 p.m. Tuesdays midJune through the end of August, with rehearsals immediately before at 7 p.m. During the school year, the band rehearses at 7 p.m. each Tuesday at Linus Pauling Middle School, and gives several concerts at various locations in the community. The band is open to all musicians with highschool performance ability. Community Band concerts are always free and open to the public. Corvallis Community Choir 541-753-7660 Email: j.converse@comcast.net http://corvalliscommunitychoir.us A fun-loving, no-audition group that welcomes everyone, regardless of music experience. The choir occasionally performs at community events and retirement homes. Rehearsals are from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis, 2945 N.W. Circle Blvd. Registration is $50 a term. Corvallis Folklore Society http://corvallisnewhorizonsband.org The local club presents folk music concerts throughout the year and hosts contra dances on first and third Saturdays. Corvallis New Horizons Band 541-754-6098 Email: ken.oefelein@gmail.com www.corvallisnewhorizons band.org New Horizons is an adult concert band that welcomes and instructs players of all levels. Beginners are encouraged to join. This is a great way to learn and have fun making music with others. The concert band meets from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. Thursdays year-around (summer hours may differ). Corvallis-OSU Piano International Presents Steinway Piano Series 541-752-2361 Email: Steinway@peak.org corvallispiano.org A concert series presented by Corvallis-OSU Piano International. All concerts are at 4 p.m. on Sundays at LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University. 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

FARMERS AND ARTISANS MARKETS

ocal farmers markets offer much more than fresh, local produce for eight months out of the year, from mid-April to mid-November. The markets often feature live entertainment, cooking demonstrations or gardening workshops as well.

SATURDAYS • Albany Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Albany City Hall parking lot at Fourth Avenue and Ellsworth Street. Locally grown produce, flowers, nursery plants, honey, eggs, meats and baked goods. Info: www.locallygrown.org • Corvallis Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., First Street and Jackson Avenue at the north end of Riverfront Commemorative Park. Locally grown produce, flowers, nursery plants, honey, eggs, cheese, meats and baked goods. Info: www.locallygrown.org WEDNESDAYS • Corvallis Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., First Street and Jackson Avenue at the north end of Riverfront Commemorative Park. Locally grown produce, flowers, nursery plants, honey, eggs, cheese, meats and baked goods. Info: www.locallygrown.org. THURSDAYS • Lebanon Farmers Market, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the intersection of Grant and Main streets, Lebanon. Markets run May to October. Fresh fruits and vegetables, crafts, homemade products and music. Info: 541-760-9392. SUNDAYS • Wren Community Market, noon to 4 p.m. (first Sunday of the month, July-October), Wren Community Hall, 35515 Kings Valley Highway, west of Philomath. Info: 541-929-7408.

2014-15 Season Conrad Tao, Nov. 9 Simon Trpceski, March 1 Jon Kimura Parker, May 3 Children's Concert with Conrad Tao, 11 a.m. Nov. 8, meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra 541-286-5580 Email: symphony@cosusymphony.org www.facebook.com/cosusymphony Join us for the 109th season of the Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra. Directed by Oregon State University Professor of Music Dr. Marlan Carlson, the orchestra can feature as many as 130 players for major works. It is comprised of professional musicians, OSU faculty and students, and members of the community. About 35 of the orchestra members teach music in our community. Since 1906, the orchestra has been a leader in the musical life of the mid-Willamette Valley. With community members performing alongside OSU faculty members and students - and listening together in the audience - our concerts provide a shared musical experience that is unique, entertaining and fulfilling. Choral music usually is in the repertoire each season. Our 2014-15 season begins Oct. 22 with music of Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven. On Nov. 23, we will present works of Stravinsky and Copland, including pianist Alexander Tutunov playing Copland's Concerto for Piano and Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue." Our Holiday Concert, always an audience favorite, will take place Dec. 7, and feature Bach's "Unto Us a Child is Born," plus a sing-along of seasonal favorites. On Jan. 29, 2015, the orchestra will perform an

important new work by American composer Stephen Paulus. His oratorio "To Be Certain of the Dawn" calls for a large mixed choir, children's choir, four soloists and a cantor, in addition to the orchestra. The Feb. 25 concert presents music composed by Britten, Prokofiev and Vaughan Williams in the period between the two World Wars. In our final concert, given May 19, the orchestra will play Beethoven's Egmont Overture, the Symphony No. 4 by Shostakovich, and Copland's "A Lincoln Portrait," with Dr. Marion Rossi, Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, providing the narration. Reserved-seat tickets for each of the six concerts are $22, $27 and $32. By purchasing a subscription for the season, you can guarantee your choice of reserved seating for all concerts. A new four-concert Flex Pass option can be used to purchase reserved seats at any four of our six concerts. Beginning one hour prior to each concert, free general admission tickets are given to up to three K-8 students accompanied by a ticketed adult. All college and high school students with identification also are given free general admission tickets. Tickets for reserved seats can be ordered online (www.cosysymphony.org). General admission tickets are available in advance at Grass Roots Books & Music and at Gracewinds Music in Corvallis, and, as available, both reserved and general admission tickets can be purchased at the LaSells Stewart Center ticket counter beginning one hour before the concert. SNAP participants with an Oregon Trail Card can buy up to two general-admission tickets for $5 each at the ticket counter. Corvallis Repertory Singers Email: CorvallisRepSingers@gmail.com www.repsing.org

LEISURE ACTIVITIES Corvallis Repertory Singers is an award-winning choral ensemble directed by Dr. Steven Zielke. 2014-15 Season Nov. 2: "Bach and Bluegrass," 4 p.m., First United Methodist Church. Dec. 20: "Handel's Messiah," 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church. Jan. 29: "Music and Hope," 7:30 p.m., LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University. April 18: "Pirates of Penzance: Concert Version," 7:30 p.m., Whiteside Theatre. Corvallis Youth Symphony Association 541-766-4903 Email: cysassoc@peak.org www.cysassoc.org Corvallis Youth Symphony Association provides beginning strings education and performance opportunities for youth in grades 3- 12. The association sponsors three orchestras: Elementary Strings for third- through fifthgraders, with classes in 509J schools; Willamette Valley Junior Honors Symphony, an audition-only group for string, wind and percussion players in grades 6 through 10; and the Corvallis Youth Symphony, an audition-only group for advanced string, wind and percussion players in grades 9 through 12. Sign-up, audition and concert dates are listed on the CSYA website. Students throughout the mid-Willamette Valley are encouraged to audition for the Junior Honors and Youth symphonies. Heart of the Valley Children's Choir 260 S.W. Madison, Suite 101, Corvallis 541-738-7888 Email: choir@peak.org www.hvcchoirs.com Now in its 29th year, the Heart of the Valley Children's Choir consists of five active choirs involving more than 300 singers ages 8 to 18 from throughout the mid-Willamette Valley, including Corvallis, Philomath, Albany and Tangent. The choir provides choral performance opportunities locally and abroad. Jubilate! The Women's Choir of Corvallis www.jubilatechoir.org Jubilate!, a community choir open to all women singers, sings music of all styles and genres, with a strong spiritual, feminist and social justice focus. The choir meets from 7:15 to 9 p.m. on Mondays (September through June) at First United Methodist Church, 1165 N.W. Monroe Ave. in Corvallis, and performs concerts for the community throughout the year. Linn-Benton Opera Guild 541-752-2193 email: baskerl@linnbenton.edu Sponsors previews of and charter coach trans-

portation to each production in the Portland Opera season. Preview meetings take place at 7:45 p.m. the Tuesday prior to opening night in room 303 of Benton Hall at Oregon State University. The chartered coach transportation is for the Saturday evening performances. The coach has pick-up stops in Corvallis, Albany and Salem. 2014-15 50th anniversary season: Nov. 15: Strauss' "Die Fledermaus" Feb. 14: Bizet's "Carmen" May 9: Kern's "Showboat" July 25: Donizetti's "The Elixir of Love" Linn Benton Opera Guild sponsors previews of and deluxe chartered coach transportation to each production in the Portland Opera season. Preview meetings are held the Tuesday prior to opening night at 7:45 p.m. in 303 Benton Hall, Oregon State University. The chartered coach transportation is for the Saturday performance, with pick-up stops in Corvallis, Albany and Salem. MusiCafe Rock School 950 N.W. Springhill Drive, Albany 541-738-ROCK Email: lisalynla@hotmail.com www.rockschoolstar.com The performance-based music school offers private lessons, rock band classes, summer camps, choir and live concerts for children and teens. Classes are offered to all ages and levels, from beginning to professional. Educated and professional musicians get students to where they want to be in music the fun way. The school's new space offers a treed area with an outdoor stage and fire pit to take day camps to the next level. Oregon State University School of Arts and Communication: Music 541-737-4061 http://oregonstate.edu/cla/music The music area in the School of Arts and Communication at Oregon State University hosts public concerts by a variety of vocal and instrumental performance ensembles throughout the year. In conjunction with the Memorial Union and the Associated Students of Oregon State University, OSU Music also hosts the free "brown bag" concert series, Music a la Carte, in the Memorial Union Lounge, at noon, most Fridays while school is in session. Parking is available in metered spaces west of Kerr Administration, or in any Student/Visitor lot, with a $1-per-hour permit available through the Pay and Display stations on campus. Free parking is available in the gravel parking lot behind the Hilton Garden Inn, with frequent free shuttles running from Reser Stadium to the Memorial Union. Check the OSU web calendar at calendar.oregon state.edu or the OSU Music website for detailed event listings.

Oregon State University Summer Session Concerts http://summer.oregonstate.edu/concerts This free music performance series is held from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays from mid-June to mid-August (eight weeks) on the brick mall outside the OSU Memorial Union, unless otherwise noted. Please visit the website for details. Pro Musica Corvallis 541-758-7661 Email: penelopewolff@promusicacorvallis.org www.promusicacorvallis.org This amateur string orchestra for adults meets at 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays at 1990 N.W. Brownly Heights Drive, Corvallis. Second Saturdays Benefit Concert Series For a Better World Email: newlin@peak.org http://corvallisalt2war.org Sunnyside Up CafĂŠ, 116 N.W. Third St., Corvallis Benefit concerts for mostly local, nonprofit organizations working to create a more peaceful, greener and kinder world. Every second Saturday, September through May (no concert in December). Sweet Home Singing Christmas Tree 541-367-4639 Email: sgolson@comcast.net http://on.fb.me/MiGyoZ (Facebook page) A community choir of singers aged 12 through 90 that presents a free holiday program in December. Rehearsals begin in early September and take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Sweet Home High School, 1641 Long St. The 2013 concerts will be at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7, and at 3 p.m. Dec. 8, in the Sweet Home High School Auditorium. The choir is directed by Paul Rowton, retired director of music at Sweet Home High School. Willamette Valley Concert Band http://wvcband.org This group consists of volunteer musicians highschool age and up from throughout the valley. The band plays several concerts a year and is open to musicians with high-school level or better experience. Students are encouraged to join only with the recommendation of their school band director. Rehearsals are held at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays in Albany. Full band rehearsals are usually held in South Albany High School's band room. Sectionals are held at South Albany in the band room (brass and percussion) and in the choir room (woodwinds). Willamette Valley Symphony 541-829-3932 information@willamettevalleysymphony.org www.willamettevalleysymphony.org The Willamette Valley Symphony, a volunteer community orchestra, presents four sets of con2014-2015 OUR TOWN

LEISURE ACTIVITIES Lebanon (541-258-8503). The closest horse-racing track is Portland Meadows in Portland. Annual events include the Philomath Frolic and Rodeo and the Sportsman's Holiday in July. Here is a look at some various spectator sports within a short drive of Corvallis and Albany:

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Paul Turner, owner of Darkside Cinema in downtown Corvallis, is pictured in the theater's projection booth. The Darkside raised enough funds through a kickstarter campaign to purchase a digital projector for screening films. certs during its regular performance season. Each concert is performed once in Albany and repeated in Corvallis. The orchestra consists of outstanding local musicians who share a common passion for making music and for the beautiful valley in which we live. The Young at Heart Singers 541-745-5949 Email: tinybubbles3@comcast.net This senior volunteer group performs at local assisted living centers, nursing homes and retirement facilities. Rehearsals are 10 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave.

Spectator Sports Spectator sports in the mid-valley are at an alltime high, thanks to the successful athletic programs at Oregon State University in Corvallis and the University of Oregon in Eugene, the area's high school programs and local American Legion baseball teams. OSU and Oregon are members of the Pacific-12 Conference, which bills itself "The Conference of Champions" because it has won more national titles than any other. But the major universities aren't the only source of sports entertainment. For small-college fans, Western Oregon University in Monmouth is an NCAA Division II member with strong programs in football, basketball and volleyball. There are several NCAA Division III and NAIA schools within a 60-mile radius, and Linn-Benton Community 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

College in Albany offers several junior-college sports. When it comes to high school sports, Corvallis, Crescent Valley, West Albany, South Albany and Lebanon are 5A schools that compete in the eightteam Mid-Willamette Conference. Philomath and Sweet Home are the area's 4A schools, while Santiam Christian, Harrisburg, Jefferson and Scio are 3A schools, and Monroe, East Linn Christian and Central Linn compete in 2A. Alsea, Eddyville Charter and Fairview Christian compete as 1A schools. T. Gerding Construction in Corvallis plays American Legion baseball all summer. It has advanced to five of the past six state tournaments â&#x20AC;&#x201D; winning the title in 2009 - and finished third in the 2003 World Series in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. T. Gerding plays all of its home games at Hansen Stadium at Taylor Field, next to Corvallis High on Buchanan Avenue. The Corvallis Knights took up residency in Corvallis in 2007. The Knights are members of the West Coast League and won the conference championship in 2011 and 2013. The team is made up of college players and uses wood bats. The Knights played in Gresham prior to moving to Corvallis and now call Goss Stadium on the OSU campus home. For professional sports buffs, there are two minorleague baseball teams within an hour's drive of Corvallis and Albany. The Eugene Emeralds and Salem-Keizer Volcanoes are Class A baseball teams in the Northwest League. Auto racing fans can get their motors going at Willamette Speedway, 36606 Airport Drive in

OSU offers 18 NCAA Division I programs and is highly competitive in most. The football team halted its streak of 28 consecutive losing seasons in 1999 under former coach Dennis Erickson and has played in eight bowl games in the past 10 seasons. OSU is now coached by former Corvallis High standout Mike Riley. OSU men's basketball is under the direction of new coach Wayne Tinkle. Tinkle led Montana to three NCAA Tournament appearances before taking the OSU job. The Beavers are perennially strong in the socalled nonrevenue or Olympic sports, with top-25 rankings typically in women's gymnastics, wrestling, softball and men's and women's golf. The Beavers baseball team became the first team in 10 years to repeat as national champions in 2007. OSU's football success is leading to a building explosion. A new softball stadium was recently completed; an indoor practice facility for football, baseball, soccer and softball was completed in 2001; lights were added to Goss Stadium in 2002 and to Lorenz Field in 2006; the Prothro Field practice area was renovated in 2003, and a $93 million renovation/expansion of Reser Stadium in 2005 resulted in a brand-new east grandstand that increased capacity to about 43,000 from just more than 35,000. A new Sports Performance Center opened in May 2008. Additionally, a new state-of-the-art basketball practice facility recently opened adjacent to Gill Coliseum. For ticket information, call 1-800-GO-BEAVS.

University of Oregon Oregon offers 17 NCAA Division I programs, a slate that includes men's and women's track but not women's gymnastics. Oregon cut wrestling after the 2008 season, bringing baseball back in 2009. The football team has become a perennial bowl contender, including appearances in the Rose (1995, 2010, 2012) and Fiesta (2002, 2013) bowls and the national championship game (2011), and regularly sells out Autzen Stadium. The Ducks play seven home games this season. Men's and women's basketball opened a new facility, Matthew Knight Arena, bringing an end to games at McArthur Court. Eugene bills itself as the "Track Capital of the World" and is known for its large crowds for meets at Hayward Field. The Oregon women finished third and the men fourth at the NCAA

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Stella Reimers of Albany admires tapestry work by mid-valley artist Kathe Todd Hooker at Gallery Calapooia in downtown Albany. Championships at Des Moines, Iowa. The championships will return to Hayward Field in June 2014. The baseball program hosted its first NCAA super regional since 1954 this season and the softball program advanced to NCAA College World Series for the second-time ever this season.

Eugene Emeralds & Salem-Keizer Volcanoes Both baseball teams are short-season Class A teams that compete in the Northwest League. Their schedule begins in mid-June and concludes in early September. The Emeralds' parent major-league team is the San Diego Padres and the Volcanoes are affiliated with the San Francisco Giants. The Emeralds play at PK Park, next to Autzen Stadium off Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Eugene. For ticket information, call 541-342-5367 or go to www.go-ems.com. The Volcanoes play at Volcanoes Stadium, which is just off Interstate 5 in Keizer. For ticket information, call 503-390-2225 or go to www.volca noesbaseball.com.

Cinema • Darkside Cinema, 215 S.W. Fourth St., Corvallis. Locally-owned, independent arthouse movie theater, open every night. Info: 541-752-4161, paul@darksidecinema.com or www.darksidecin ema.com. • Pix Theatre, 321 Second Ave. S.W., Albany. Locally-owned theater serving wine, beer and pizza. Adults only at evening showtimes. Info: 541-926-PIXX or www.albanypix.com.

• Regal Ninth Street 4, 541-758-1028,1750 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis. • Regal Albany 7, 541-928-0069, 1350 Waverly Drive S.E., Albany. • Carmike Cinema 12, 541-753-3810, 750 N.E. Circle Blvd., Corvallis.

Theater Albany Civic Theatre 111 First Ave. S.W. 541-928-4603 www.albanycivic.org Albany Civic Theater is one of the oldest community theaters in Oregon. Organized in November 1950 as Albany Little Theater, the first production opened on March 2, 1951. The 1963-64 season, which featured six productions, was our first in our current home. In September 1968, the organization changed its name to Albany Civic Theater. In 1981, Act Two, our current lobby, restrooms and the backstage area, was purchased and the season was expanded to seven productions, including four one-acts. During the 1988-89 season, the theater expanded again, providing space for our prop room, makeup room, dressing rooms and scene shop. During our 2000-01 season, we celebrated 50 years of great theater in Albany. ACT is an all volunteer organization, with our members coming from throughout the Willamette Valley. We produce nine or 10 comedies, dramas and musicals each season. Currently, over 300 volunteer actors, technicians, directors and designers work to bring top-quality live theater to the area. ACT also has an active youth program, providing training for youth in the area. We welcome newcomers as well as veteran volunteers to our theater.

ACT is between the bridges in historic downtown Albany at 111 First Ave. W. Our theater is within walking distance of fine dining, cafes and pubs. Ample free parking is available on performance nights. We operate solely on ticket sales and private donations. Recent projects for which outside funds were used include our remodels of the theater's lobby and, thanks to a very generous patron, our auditorium. ACT is handicapped accessible and has hearing devices for those who need them. We always welcome new people to our theater. All auditions are open to everyone. We also need people to work backstage. Our volunteer manager is always seeking volunteer ushers and house managers to help our patrons have an enjoyable theater experience. For more information about Albany Civic Theater or to learn about how to get involved and what productions are upcoming, please visit our website at albanycivic.org, or better yet, come and see a show! Our house staff will be able to answer your questions or point you to someone who can answer them. Bard in the Quad 541-737-2784 http://oregonstate.edu/bardinthequad Oregon State University's Bard in the Quad series, presented "Romeo and Juliet" in 2006, "Much Ado About Nothing" in 2007, "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in 2008, "Twelfth Night" in 2009, "MacBeth" in 2010, "As You Like It" in 2011 and "The Taming of the Shrew" in 2012 outside on the quadrangle at OSU. The 2013 production was "Comedy of Errors;" 2014's play was "Julius Caesar." Performances usually take place the first part of August. Corvallis Community Theatre 115 S.W. Second St. (at the Majestic Theatre) 541-758-7827 www.majestic.org Corvallis Community Theater is in its 51st year of producing live theater. CCT is always open to people wishing to become involved in all areas of production. Ticket prices vary by show; call 541-758-7827 for details and for show times. Corvallis High School Drama Department, Corvallis School District Theaters 541-750-7990 1400 N.W. Buchanan Ave. (includes a main stage and a black box theatre) schools.csd509j.net/theaters/contact_us.htm Corvallis Russian Troupe 541-753-6829 or 541-737-3964 Email: Vreneli Farber, Vreneli.farber@gmail.com; or Svetlana Erofeeva, serofeev@coas.oregon state.edu This year marks the 19th annual stage production play, performed in Russian. Times and dates 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

LEISURE ACTIVITIES of performances normally are set at the end of winter or spring terms, to be announced. Call or email for information. Linn-Benton Community College Performing Arts Department 541-917-4566 www.linnbenton.edu/go/performing-arts The LBCC Performing Arts Department presents musical and theatrical performances at the Russell- Tripp Performance Center throughout the year. Located in Takena Hall at Linn-Benton Community College. Majestic Theatre Management 541-758-7827 www.majestic.org Majestic Theatre Education at the Majestic Theatre, 115 S.W. Second St., Corvallis. MTM stages several high-level productions throughout the year, including an outdoor play at Bruce Starker Arts Park. Oregon State University Theatre 541-737-2853 Email: theatre@oregonstate.edu http://oregonstate.edu/dept/theatre OSU Theatre's ongoing mission is to educate students and bring quality productions to the university and Corvallis Communities...come play with us! Season 2014-2015 • "War and Remembrance," "Mother Courage and Her Children" by Bertolt Brecht Nov. 13-14 and 21-22, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 and 23, 2 p.m. Withycombe Hall Main Stage • "The Diary of Anne Frank" by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman Feb. 12-14 and 21-22, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23, 2 p.m. Withycombe Hall Main Stage • "Strange Snow" by Stephen Metcalfe March 5-7, 7:30 p.m. March 8, 2 p.m. Withycombe Hall Lab Theatre • "Dolly West's Kitchen" by Frank McGuinness May 7-9 and 15-16, 7:30 p.m. May 17, 2 p.m. Withycombe Hall Main Stage • "Spring One-Act Festival 2015" June 3-6, 7:30 p.m. June 7, 2 p.m. Season tickets available Sept. 1 through Nov. 1. Willamette STAGE Company Mailing address: Willamette STAGE Company, 6625 S.W. Janet Way, Corvallis, OR 97333 541-368-7092 www.willamettestage.org Willamette STAGE Company was founded in early 2007 by a group of theater artists and enthusiasts 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

led by artistic director Robert Delk Hirsh, a veteran professional actor and director. The group recognized the potential for a professional live theater company to augment and complement the many thriving mid-Willamette Valley performing arts groups. A nonprofit, private corporation, it is dedicated to creating provocative, professional live theatre experiences for local artists and audiences. In 2009, the STAGE U Actors Studio program was added to give actors at all levels workshop opportunities to hone their craft.

Tours Soft Star Shoes 521 S.W. Second St., Corvallis 541-753-5845 Local Workshop Tour: Visit one of the few shoemaking manufacturers in the United States. Observe the art of handcrafted shoes in this charming downtown setting. Soft Star Shoes offers tours on request from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

Visual Arts and More Art lovers and artists seeking fellowship can find plenty of inspiration in the mid-Willamette Valley. Albany Arts Commission Albany City Hall (Periwinkle Room), 333 Broadalbin St. S.W. 541-917-7769 Email: ed.hodney@cityofalbany.net www.cityofalbany.net/city-council/boards commissions/arts-commission The Albany Arts Commission helps implement the City Hall Arts Master Plan and advises the Albany City Council on issues related to public art. Members' projects include raising funds for the purchase of art for City Hall, overseeing rotating and temporary exhibits of art, developing a community strategy for public art, and selecting or rejecting art offered for donation. The commission also sponsors a teen art show and contest each spring for youths ages 14 to 18. The Arts Center 700 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis 541-754-1551 www.theartscenter.net The Gallery/ArtShop is open from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. The Arts Center is dedicated to integrating the arts into community life through dynamic collaborations, innovative outreach programs, creative educational opportunities and diverse exhibitions and cultural events. The Arts Center is also des-

ignated as the Linn-Benton Arts Council and acts as a clearinghouse of information on the arts, and advocates for arts funding at the state and local levels. Programs include Arts in Education, which places artists in residencies in schools, and ArtsCare, a program that brings the arts into health care environments in Linn and Benton counties. Community partners and collaborations include the Tcha Tee Man Wi Storytelling Festival, the Corvallis Fall Festival Fine Arts Exhibition, the Corvallis School District and da Vinci Days. The Arts Center hosts Globetrotters Day Trips arts and culture camp for children, and the Between the Cracks Music Series. Oregon State University Craft Center 541-737-2937 Email: CraftCenter@oregonstate.edu mu.oregonstate.edu/craft-center/ Open 1 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Follows OSU academic schedule. The main entrance is on the ground level of Memorial Union East/Snell Hall, off Benton Way. Linn-Benton Community College Benton Center 757 N.W. Polk Ave., Corvallis 541-757-8944 Email: whitejp@linnbenton.edu www.linnbenton.edu/benton-center The LBCC Benton Center offers hundreds of classes for lifelong learners of all backgrounds. Vistas and Vineyards 541-929-4719 Email: kris@krismitchell.com http://vistasandvineyards.wordpress.com. Vistas and Vineyards is a group of artists who enjoy painting "en plein air" at local sites in the mid-Willamette Valley and sharing their work with each other. The group has been active since 1989. Meets weekly mid-May through mid-October. Willamette Ceramics Guild http://willametteceramicsguild.org Established at the Corvallis Art Center in the early 1960s as the Clay Clan, the Willamette Ceramics Guild includes a lively clan of 50-plus local ceramic artists who support each other and ceramic art in the mid-Willamette Valley. Although most of the guild members have employment outside of ceramics, some work professionally as artists and ceramic instructors at the university, community college, high school and middle schools. Many of the members have their own studios while some work out of the Linn-Benton Community College Benton Center or the Oregon State University Craft Center.

LEISURE ACTIVITIES Willamette Valley PhotoArts Guild 541-757-3415 Email: katrina.sloma@gmail.com http://photoartsguild.org An affiliated guild of the The Arts Center dedicated to promoting and supporting fine art photography in the Willamette Valley through education, exhibitions and critique. Meetings are at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month (except August and December) at the OSU Center for the Humanities on Eighth Street and Jefferson Avenue in Corvallis.

Art Galleries ALBANY • Albany Regional Museum, 136 Lyon St. S., 541967-7122 or www.armuseum.com. • Historic Carousel and Museum, 503 First Ave. W. 541-791-3340 or www.albanybrassring.com • Monteith House Museum, 518 Second Ave. S.W., 541-928-0911 or albanyvisitors.com/historic-albany/museums/ monteith-house/. • North Santiam Hall and South Santiam Hall Galleries, 6500 Pacific Blvd., Linn-Benton Community College, 541-917-4237. CORVALLIS • Art in the Valley, 209 S.W. Second St., 541-7520811 or http://artinthevalley.net/ • The Arts Center, 700 S.W. Madison Ave., 541754-1551 or www.theartscenter.net • Fairbanks Gallery, Fairbanks Hall, 220 S.W. 26th St., Oregon State University, 541-737-5009 or http://oregonstate.edu/fairbanksgallery/Current_ Exhibit_.html • Giustina Gallery and Murdock Exhibit Area, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 S.W. 26th St., Oregon State University, 541-737-2402 or http://oregon state.edu/lasells/ • InSight Gallery, 414 N.W. Fourth St., 541-752-7927 • Maiah Creations Studio & Shoppe, 215 S.W. Fourth St., 753-4014 or www.maiahcreations.com • Majestic Theatre Art Gallery, 115 S.W. Second St., 541-758-7827 or www.majestic.org • Memorial Union Concourse Gallery, 2501 S.W. Jefferson Way, Oregon State University, 541-7376371, susanbourque@oregonstate.edu (email) or http://mu.oregonstate.edu/art-gallery. • Northwest Art Collection, Valley Library, Oregon State University, 541-737-3331 or osulibrary.orst. edu/libraries_and_collections/art • Pegasus Gallery and Frame Studio, 341 S.W. Second St., 541-757-0042 or www.pegasusart gallery.com • The Fine Art Studio, 457 S.W. Butterfield Place, 541-758-6668. PHILOMATH • Benton County Historical Museum, 1101 Main St., 541-929-6230 or www.bentoncountymus eum.org • Gateway Gallery, 1233 Main St., 541-929-8448 or http://Gateway-Gallery.com

IN OUTLYING AREAS • 250 South Main Gallery, 250 S. Main St., Independence; 503-606-9717 or robworl@viser.net • Aloha Photographic Studio and Gallery, 595 E. Ash St., Lebanon, 541-258-2089 or www.proaxis.com/~thayden • Greenwood Gallery, 38711 Weirich Drive, Lebanon; 541-451-2160 • Linn County Historical Museum, 101 Park St., Brownsville; 541-466-3390 or www.co.linn. or.us/museum • The Living Rock Studio, 911 W. Bishop Way, Highway 228, Brownsville; 541-466-5814 or www.pioneer.net/~mackey • River Gallery, 184 S. Main St., Independence. Info: 503-838-6171 or www.rivergalleryart.com/

Microbrews and Distilleries 2 Towns Ciderhouse, Eastgate Plaza, 3848 S.E. Eastgate Circle, Corvallis, 541-207-3915 or http://2townsciderhouse.com 4 Spirits Distillery, 6040 N.E. Marcus Harris Ave., Adair Village, 541-760-0696 or www.4spiritsdis tillery.com Block 15, 300 S.W. Jefferson Ave., Corvallis, 541758-2077 or www.block15.com. Owned by Nick Arzner. Usually has at least 15 signature brews available at its downtown restaurant/brewpub. Calapooia Brewing Company, 140 Hill St. N.E., Albany, 541-928-1931 or www.calapooiabrew ing.com. Owned by Mark Martin and Laura Bryngelson. Calapooia also owns Siletz Brewing Company. Flat Tail Brewery, 202 S.W. First St., Corvallis, 541-758-2229 or www.flattailcorvallis.com. Established in 2010. A partnership of Corvallis restaurateurs Tonya and Iain Duncan with Laura Bryngelson and Mark Martin, owners of Calapooia Brewing Co. in Albany. Earned first place at the KLCC Microbrew Festival in Eugene for its Licentious Goat, a double India Pale Ale. Sky High Brewing, 160 N.W. Jackson Ave., Corvallis, (541) 207-3277 or skyhighbrewing.com Hard Times Distillery, 175 S. Fifth St., Monroe, 541-207-8354 or www.hardtimesdistillery.com. Oregon Trail Brewery, 341 S.W. Second St., Corvallis, 541-758-3527 or www.oregontrailbrew ery. com. Up and running since 1987. Located in the Old World Deli, which also serves all OT brews on tap. Heart of the Valley Homebrewers, www.hotv.org

Wineries Airlie Winery, 15305 Dunn Forest Road, Monmouth, 503-838-6013 or www.airliewinery.com. Owned by Mary Olson. Producing Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Marechal Foch, Riesling, etc.

Benton-Lane Winery, 23924 Territorial Highway, Monroe, 541-847-5792. Owned by Steve and Carol Girad. Producing Pinot Noir. www.benton lane.com. Broadley Vineyards, 25158 Orchard Tract Road, Monroe, 541-847-5934 or www.broadleyvine yards.com. Producing Pinot Noir. Cardwell Hill Cellars, 24241 Cardwell Hill Drive, Philomath, 541-929-9463 or www.cardwellhill wine. com. Specializing in Pinot Noir, Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah and Pinot Gris. Emerson Vineyards, 11665 Airlie Road, Airlie, 503838-0944 or www.emersonvineyards.com. The vineyard focuses on Pinot Noir with smaller amounts of Viognier, Marechal Foch, Baco Noir, Leon Millot and Oberlin Noir. Harris Bridge Vineyard, 22937 Harris Road, Philomath, 541-929-3053 or www.harrisbridge vineyard.com. Nathan Warren and Amanda Sever's winery specializes in producing premium Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir dessert wines. Lone Oak Winery, off Coon Road, Monroe, 541847-5458 or www.loneoakwine.com. Owned by Dave and Yvonne Miller. Producing Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir Rose and Pinot Blanc. Lumos Wine Company, 24000 Cardwell Hill Drive, Philomath, 541-929-3519 or www.lumoswine.com. Lumos wines are made by husband and wife team Dai Crisp and PK McCoy, who produce excellent Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Gewürztraminer, and Chardonnay. Marks Ridge Winery, 29255 Berlin Road, Sweet Home, 541-367-3292 or www.marksridge.com. Producing Pinot Noir, Gewürztraminer and Riesling. Nuthatch Cellars, 8792 N.W. Chaparral Drive, Corvallis, 541-754-8483 or www.nuthatchcellars.com. Owned and run by John Bacon and Jane Smith at their home. Producing lesserknown red wines. Pioneer Hopyard Vineyards, 225 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis, 541-753-3721. Spindrift Cellars, 810 Applegate St., Philomath, 541-929-6555 or www.spindriftcellars.com. Spindrift Cellars is a small, family-owned boutique winery founded by Matt and Tabitha Compton, producing Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Syrah wines. Springhill Cellars, 2920 N.W. Scenic Drive, Albany, 541-928-1009 or www.springhillcellars.com. Producing Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. Tyee Wine Cellars, 26335 Greenberry Road, Corvallis, 541-753-8754 or www.tyeewine.com. Tyee is on the scenic Buchanan Family Century Farm and produces premium estate grown certified salmon-safe wines. Viridian Wines/Olsen Family Vineyards, 8930 Suver Road, Monmouth, 888-344-2022. Wine Vault, 1301 Main St., Philomath, 541-9298496, or www.winevault.biz. The Wine Vault is the official tasting room for Pheasant Court Winery. It also sells wines from Marys Peak Winery. 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS

Jesse Skoubo | Albany Democrat-Herald

Emilee Murphy of Lebanon uses a special tape measure to determine the diameter of a tree by measuring its circumferance as part of a Forest Field Day at the Happy Valley Tree Farm.

Especially for Kids ommunities in the mid-Willamette Valley strive to be family-friendly. After all, nearly a quarter of the population in Linn and Benton counties is 18 or younger. From an emphasis on supporting education to the sports and recreational opportunities available here and the wide variety of youth activities offered all year long, it is obvious that mid-valley residents care about their children. The following organizations and programs aim to serve youths of all ages, from infants to high school graduates. In addition to the information listed below, be on the lookout for special sections such as Early Years and Summer in the City, which are published annually by the Corvallis Gazette-Times and Albany Democrat-Herald and provide even more resources for families.

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clubhouse activities for children ages 6 to 18. The club offers STARS from 2:45 to 6 p.m. at most elementary schools and nonschool day programs at the club. Summer Club takes place from June through August ($75 per week) and includes snacks, lunch, dinner and field trips.

Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis 1112 N.W. Circle Blvd. 541-757-1909 www.bgccorvallis.org Office hours 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday During the school year, the club is open from 2:45 to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 1:30 to 6 p.m. Friday. A free daily dinner is available to all members. Summer hours are 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The 40,000-square-foot Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis features two separate gyms, an art center, games area, computer lab, audio mixing lab, teen center and study lounges for elementary-, middle- and high-school age youth. The club offers team sports programs, summer camps, after-school licensed child care and

Corvallis Parks and Recreation Department 1310 S.W. Avery Park Drive 541-766-6918 www.corvallisoregon.gov Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays. Corvallis residents receive catalogs twice a year in the mail during the year detailing the many fall/winter and spring/summer activities sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department for preschoolers through adults. (The catalogs are also available online.) Programs cater to a variety of interests from performing arts to sports and fitness. The department also hosts several field trips, especially during the summer, and special events including the annual children's parade and Penny Carnival.

ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS Corvallis Parks and Recreation Youth Volunteer Corps 1310 S.W. Avery Park Drive 541-766-6467 Email: Jessica.Kankovsky@corvallisoregon.gov. www.corvallisoregon.gove/pr Each school year the Youth Volunteer Corps does a variety of service projects during schools-out times. From helping at the Children's Halloween party to raking leaves for seniors and those with disabilities to helping at the animal shelter, these one time volunteer experiences give youth a chance to help meet our community's needs. The first opportunity to help was on Sept. 6. Philomath Youth Activities Club 421 S. 19th St. 541-929-4040 www.philomath-youth-activities-club.org Open 8 to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday. The Youth Center is open 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday during the school year. The club's 6,000-square-foot building offers foosball, pool, air hockey, video game machines, a computer room, arts and crafts, and a snack area to Philomath students. The organization also sponsors a variety of recreational activities, sports teams, after-school programs, summer day camps and special teen activities. Fees vary by activity, but no child will be denied access to programs because of inability to pay. Financial assistance is available for program/registration costs.

LINN COUNTY Albany Parks and Recreation 333 Broadalbin St. S.W. 541-917-7777 www.cityofalbany.net Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Residents receive a different catalog each quarter of the year detailing the many programs and activities sponsored by Albany Parks and Recreation. The department offers various sports programs, classes, day camps and special events for preschoolers up through teens, including the popular family River Rhythms concerts in Monteith Riverpark during the summer. Boys & Girls Club of Albany 1215 Hill St. S.E. 541-926-6666 www.bgc-albany.org Open 2:30 to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 2:30 to 6 p.m. Friday; summer hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Office hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the summer. Accommodate with early release and school closure days. The Albany club features four full-sized gymnasiums, classrooms, concessions and a computer and educational lab. It offers seasonal activities for kids of all ages, including coed soccer, volleyball, basketball, track, baseball and softball, plus free meals and snacks for kids, after-school

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programs, summer day camps (including those focusing on sports and computer and education skills) and teen nights. The annual membership fee is $25 per child. Summer membership is $50 per week, including annual membership.

Other Youth Organizations

Boys & Girls Club of Lebanon 305 S. Fifth St. 541-258-7105 www.bgcgreatersantiam.org Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; drop-in hours for children during the school year run from 2:45 to 6:30 p.m. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. During the school year, the Boys & Girls Club is open from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Drop-in hours during the summer are from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. A summer day camp is offered on a weekly basis through the end of August from 7:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday at $15 per day per child (breakfast is included). The Boys & Girls Club of Lebanon sponsors seasonal activities for youth of various age groups, including a variety of team sports. The club also has a game room, arts and crafts, a homework club and a computer room. The annual membership fee is $20 per child. The membership year begins Sept. 1 and runs through Aug. 31.

4-H Youth Program Benton County 4077 S.W. Research Way, Corvallis 541-766-6750 http://extension.oregonstate.edu/benton/4h Linn County 104 Fourth Ave. S.W., Albany 541-967-3871 http://extension.oregonstate.edu/linn Volunteer-led clubs for young people in kindergarten through high school focusing on such areas as animal science, natural resources, master gardener program, educational programs, family and community health, food preservation, horticulture, home economics, leadership skills, community service, personal development and expressive arts. Sponsored by the Oregon State University Extension Service. AFS Intercultural Programs Contact Tina Withrow-Robinson at 541-926-8181 This is an international, nonprofit organization that promotes intercultural learning through worldwide high school student exchanges.

Boys & Girls Club of Sweet Home 890 18th Ave. 541-367-6421 www.bgcgreatersantiam.org Open 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday The Sweet Home club offers most of the same activities and seasonal sports that the Albany and Lebanon clubs offer. Membership costs are $20 per year per child. Membership year begins Sept. 1. Mid-Willamette Family YMCA 3311 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany 541-926-4488 Open 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday The YMCA offers family-based programs that help people develop a healthier spirit, mind and body. The facility features an exercise studio, strength training rooms, a gymnasium, a swimming pool and a whirlpool, as well as racquetball, handball and volleyball courts, a Child Watch center, men's and women's saunas and a cardio-TV center. Swim and fitness classes are available year-round. The Tween Scene is open from 5:45 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Most activities are free to members or offer a member rate. Memberships are available from month to month. The daily fee for use of the facility by non-members is $15 for families, $10 for adults, $13 for an adult couple, $4 for youths, $7 for seniors and $9 for a senior couple.

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Avery House Nature Center 1200 Avery Park Drive 541-758-6198 www.corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org Nature education programs for youth and their families based in the Avery House at the edge of Avery Park in Corvallis. The center offers classes for preschoolers, summer day camps, in-service programs and field trips during the school year, plus family nature walks/programs in the summer and fall. Avery House also has live animal exhibits and can be hired to host small parties; call for a detailed schedule. Community Before & After School Child Care Program 250 Broadalbin St. S.W., Suite 255, Albany 541-967-9322 www.cap.peak.org This program offers state-certified child care before and after school in Greater Albany Public Schools from 6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Open at nine sites during the school year, three in the summer. Community Services Consortium 541-928-6335 (Albany) 541-752-1010 (Corvallis) 541-451-1071 (Lebanon) www.communityservices.us Programs include Linn Benton Food Share, Community Housing Services, and utility and mortgage assistance, plus work training for youth ages 14 to 24, alternative schooling, YouthBuild and the CSD Youth Garden. 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS Corvallis Destination Imagination 541-754-3811 www.oregondi.org The educational program teaches the creative process from imagination to innovation to students in grades K-12.

Start Making a Reader Today (SMART) 541-753-0822 www.getsmartoregon.org The weekly reading program is for students in kindergarten through third grade in elementary schools.

First Robotics Team 1359 541-928-5087 E-mail: robotics@imtech-or.com www.scalawags.org Inspiring interest and excitement in science and technology combined with high-adventure activities. Meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday; call for location.

The Joan Craig Center 537 S. Third St., Jefferson 541-327-1363 www.joancraigcenter.com Open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Friday for dyslexic testing and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday for tutoring. Allied educational therapists offer counseling and testing and specialize in helping people with dyslexia and Irlen Scotopia. Testing is by appointment only.

Little Beavers Preschool 541-754-8899 www.littlebeaverspreschool.com Curriculum plans complement those used in the Corvallis kindergarten classrooms. Focus is on language/literacy, math reasoning, problem solving, scientific reasoning and motor skills. Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. OSU Precollege Programs 541-737-6422 www.oregonstate.edu/precollege Oregon State University offers a full range of programs for kids in kindergarten through high school designed to open pathways to higher education though academic opportunities. OSU Science and Math Investigative Learning Experiences (SMILE) 541-737-2388 http://smile.oregonstate.edu The enrichment program is for educationally underserved youth in partner communities in Oregon. Parents for Education Plus (PE+) 541-745-3003 P.O. Box 1952, Corvallis, OR 97339 Nonprofit volunteer organization interested in providing quality educational programs for children. Standard Christian School 541-926-0654 www.standardchristian.com STEM Academy 541-737-8139 Email: STEM.academy@oregonstate.edu http://academy.engr.oregonstate.edu STEM Academy at OSU offers educational enrichment opportunities that provide K-12 youth a direct connection to the science, technology, engineering and math fields. Programs include summer camps, after-school girls' science clubs, workshops and in-school outreach programs. Classes are small, hands-on, informal and project-oriented, and open to all interested students. The program enlists community professionals and OSU faculty and students to share their facilities, equipment and expertise in all of their programming. 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

Willamette Nutrition Source, LLC 744 N.W. Fourth St., Corvallis 541-207-7205 Email: TSWaterhouse@gmail.com www.willamettenutritionsource.com Private practice devoted to best evidence-based practices for treatment of eating disorders.

Leadership Boy Scouts of America Youth organization for boys 7 to 18 and coed organization for boys and girls ages 14 to 21 emphasizing leadership skills, personal growth and skill development through hands-on educational experiences, service, outdoor activities, friendship and fun. Benton County 541-485-4433 www.otcbsa.org Linn County www.cpcbsa.org Camp Fire USA www.campfireusa.org The youth clubs and camps promote self-esteem and self-reliance among students in kindergarten through high school. Cub Scout Pack 377 541-926-8115 Email: briansnicholas@comcast.net www.facebook.com/CPCPack377 Civics, character development and outdoor adventure for boys in first through fifth grade. St. Mary's Church, 815 Ellsworth St. N.W., Albany Meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, except summer, Christmas and spring break holidays Girl Scouts 800-522-8772 Girlscoutsosw.org This international organization for girls ages 5 to 18 builds courage, confidence and character through friendships, fun and service. Troops meet in communities throughout the midWillamette Valley. Adult volunteers are welcome as well.

International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, St. Mary's Assembly 541-401-4422 Email: melissadeemetz@gmail.com www.oergonrainbow.org Meets at 4 p.m. second and fourth Saturday of the month at the Corvallis Masonic Hall, 306 S.W. Madison, Corvallis. Rainbow is fun and filled with forever friendships! Welcomes girls between the ages of 11 and 20 who volunteer in the community. An open house will be from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, at the Corvallis Masonic Hall. International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, Promise Pledge Group 541-401-4422 Email: melissadeemetz@gmail.com www.oergonrainbow.org Meets at 4 p.m. fourth Sunday of the month at the Corvallis Masonic Hall, 306 S.W. Madison, Corvallis. Rainbow is fun and filled with forever friendships! Welcomes girls between the ages of 6 and 10 who volunteer in the community. An open house will be from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, at the Corvallis Masonic Hall. Linn-Benton Young Marines 541-367-9822 www.linnbentonyoungmarines.com 535 Aviation Way, Albany Meets from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. first and third Saturday of the month. Registration costs are $300. A program to positively impact America's future by providing quality youth development programs for boys and girls that nurture and develop its members into responsible citizens who enjoy and promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. Check website for calendar updates. Philomath Scout Lodge, Inc. P.O. Box 662, Philomath, OR 97370 541-929-7619 Email: psli@peak.org www.philomathscoutlodge.org The lodge is a community meeting place situated on 58 acres in a natural secluded setting. It is available to rent for weddings, community groups and youth groups. The site includes a sports field, hiking and viewing trails, a covered stage and covered sheltered picnic areas.

Preschool Albany Indoor Park Co-Op Mighty Oak Children's Therapy Center, 3615 Spicer Drive, Albany 541-928-9676 www.albanyindoorpark.com Open 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Oct. through May) Parent cooperative offering indoor play areas for infants through pre-kindergarten age children under supervision of their parents. Membership is $65 per family.

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ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS Child care at LBCC LBCC offers child care through Kidco Head Start Periwinkle Center to students with young children. The Head Start program serves children from birth through 5 years who are not old enough for kindergarten. Families must meet Head Start guidelines. The program operates five days a week, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:05 p.m., and follows the LBCC calendar. Open to LBCC students only. Applications may be picked up from Family Connections at LBCC or by calling 541-917-4899. Parents may call Head Start directly at 541-9174734. The full day Head Start, also located at LBCC, is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Open to parents working 30 hours or more a week. Applications are available at the Periwinkle Center on the LBCC Campus or online at kidcoheadstart.org . Corvallis Community Children's Center 541-752-1274 Email: cccced@gmail.com http://corvallischildcare.org Developmentally appropriate schools that provide safe, nurturing environments and enriching activities, plus child care, for all ages. Hours vary by location. Growing Oaks Center: 4000 S.W. Western Blvd. 541-207-3122 Lancaster Center: 3285 N.E. Oxford Circle 541-753-0191 Corvallis Indoor Park First Presbyterian Church, 114 S.W. Eighth St. 541-740-1600 www.indoor-parks.org A parent cooperative that provides indoor, unstructured play areas for infants through kindergarten-age children under the supervision of their parents. Playtimes on weekdays are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Oct. to June. Early Learning Center First United Methodist Church 1115 28th Ave. S.W., Albany 541-928-4363 Email: lori@albanymethodist.org Open 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday- Friday Nonprofit Christian preschool, kindergarten and child care program for kids ages 2Â˝ to 6. Faith Lutheran Preschool and Day Care 541-926-2015 www.faithalbany.org State-certified preschool for children ages 3 to 6. Before and after care available. Open year round. 6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 930 Queen Ave. S.W., Albany. First Christian Pre-Primary 432 Ferry St. S.W., Albany 541-917-1931 Open 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday Preschool opportunity for 3- to 5-year-olds, including a speech and language enhancement program.

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Kidco Head Start 541-758-1164 Email: corvallis@kidcoheadstart.org Preschool program for children of income eligible families who are 4 years old by Sept. 1. Assistance with referrals and support services for families. LBCC Parent/Child Classes 541-917-4899 Email: jerri.wolfe@linnbenton.edu www.linnbenton.edu/go/parenting-education Linn-Benton Community College offers a variety of courses for parents and children up to 5 years old with information, activities, songs and games focused on supporting young children's development in a number of Linn and Benton county locations. LBCC Parent Cooperative Preschools 541-917-4899 Email: jerri.wolfe@linnbenton.edu www.linnbenton.edu/parenting-education For parents with children 3 to 5 years old, designed to support children's optimal growth. Maple Lawn Preschool 1950 Salem Ave. S.E., Albany 541-917-7755 www.albanyparksandrecreation.org Preschool operated by the Albany Parks and Recreation Department, which serves children with a variety of needs by focusing on group interaction and skill building. Old Mill Center Integrated Preschool 541-757-8068 www.oldmillcenter.org 1650 S.W. 45th Place, Corvallis A unique, highly rated preschool for all children ages 3 to 6. NAEYC accredited and five-star rated through Oregon's QRIS. Those with special needs learn alongside children who are typically developing; enrollment available all year round including summer programming. OSU Child Development Center/Oregon Head Start Prekindergarten Program 541-737-2516 Email: joanne.sorte@oregonstate.edu Offers programs for community and Head Starteligible families with children age 3 (by Sept. 1) to 5 years old (kindergarten-eligible). Children with special needs are welcome. Meets from 8:15 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday

Service Corvallis Parks and Recreation Youth Volunteer Corps Youth Advisory Board 541-766-6467 Email: Jessica.kankovsky@corvallisoregon.gov Members are active in the Youth Volunteer Corps and commit to one or more meetings per month to organize and facilitate service projects. Members decide meeting times.

Morning Star Grange 311 541-926-2266 38794 Morning Star Road N.E., Millersburg Email: dshdeck@aol.com Family fraternal/community service organization with roots in agriculture that promotes wellbeing of rural and small-town communities. Meets at 6:30 p.m. first Monday; potluck with business meeting at 7:30 p.m. Social night fourth Saturday. Call for time and location.

Social Corvallis Young Life 541-514-1536 (high school); 503-956-5270 (middle school) www.midvalley.younglife.org Christian organization featuring weekly, monthly and seasonal events for middle school and high school students.

Sports & Recreation Albany Aquatic Association Albany Community Pool, 2150 36th Ave. S.E. www.albanyaquaticassoc.com Competitive swim team for ages 5 and up with experienced coaches. American Youth Soccer Association (AYSO) www.ayso870.org (Albany) www.corvallisayso.org (Corvallis) Recreational soccer programs in the fall and spring for ages 4 to 18. Corvallis Aquatic Team 541-766-6306 www.corvallisaquaticteam.org Swim team offering year-round professional instruction, training and opportunities for competition to Willamette Valley athletes of all ages, abilities and interest levels. Corvallis Sports Park 175 S.W. Twin Oaks Circle 541-757-0776 Email: megancastellano@corvallissportspark.com www.corvallissportspark.com Year-round, multi-use facility that provides a safe and fun place to play sports. Lebanon Community Swim Club 541-451-8551 Email: lebanonpool@yahoo.com www.lebanoncommunityswimclub.com LCS is a youth swim team offering competitive swimming opportunities for girls and boys ages 6 and older. Swim practice times vary depend on age group. Groups meet at the Lebanon Community Swimming Pool. 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS Lil' Kickers Child Development Program 541-757-0776 www.corvallissportspark.com A soccer development program for kids ages 1½ to 12 years old. Corvallis Sports Park, 175 S.W. Twin Oaks Circle The Little Gym of Corvallis 958 N.W. Circle Blvd., Suite A 541-753-0950 E-mail: tlgcorvallisor@thelittlegym.com www.thelittlegym.com/corvallisor Fun, noncompetitive gymnastics, sports, karate and dance classes. Ages 4 months to 12. Parent/child classes are available too. Little League 503-585-6892 541-917-8811 (Albany) www.albanyll.com Email: alpata@juno.com (Corvallis) www.corvallisll.net Youth baseball and softball programs with several different instructional and competitive divisions for ages 5 to 18. Season runs from spring into summer. Oregon Dream Teams 503-575-0934 Email: OregonDreamTeams@gmail.com www.oregondreamteams.com All-star cheerleading teams and after-school youth programs. Oregon Ki Society, Corvallis Dojo 535 N.W. Fourth St., Corvallis 541-757-2746 www.oregonki.org Teaches mind-body coordination and how to apply it to Aikido and daily life. Free introductory lessons available. OSU IMPACT 541-737-21476 Email: Rena.Thayer@oregonstate.edu Health.oregonstate.edu/impact Oregon State University, 123 Women's Building, Corvallis. For children with special needs. The program focuses on physical fitness, motor skills and aquatic skills. Meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Fridays during the academic school year. OSU KidSpirit Program 541-737-5437 http://kidspirit.oregonstate.edu Offers recreational opportunities and day camps throughout the year, including Red Cross-certified swim classes for children ages 18 months and up, gymnastics, rock climbing, tennis and arts and crafts programs, American Red Cross babysitting and dance classes for sixth-graders and older. Also sponsors Girls on the Run, which combines training for a 5K race/walk event with curricula 2014-2015 OUR TOWN

designed to promote positive choices for girls in grades 3-8. Sponsored by the OSU College of Health and Human Sciences. Timberhill Tennis Club 2775 N.W. 29th St., Corvallis 541-753-1043 www.timberhilltennis.com Junior Development Program available at member-owned tennis club with six indoor and two outdoor tennis courts. Junior and adult instructional courses offered; the club sometimes hosts tournaments.

The Arts ACT YouThespians Albany Civic Theater, 111 First Ave. S.W. 541-791-1020 Email: youthespian@gmail.com www.albanycivic.org (Click "YouThespians") Theatrical training onstage and off for youth from fourth grade to age 18. Albany Library Anime Club Albany Main Library 2450 14th Ave. S.E. 541-917-7580 Email: doris.hicks@cityofalbany.net http://library.cityofalbany.net Students in grades five through adults who like to watch Japanese animation, read the popular Japanese comic book-format Manga books or draw in Manga style are invited to join the Anime Club to meet others with similar interests. Meets one Sat. each month year round; no registration necessary. Albany Marionette Troupe Albany Carnegie Library, 302 Ferry St. S.W. 541-917-7585 http://library.cityofalbany.net Youth entering grades six through 12 in the fall are invited to help perform an original show each summer using stringed puppets. Registration is free; no auditions required. For information, contact doris.hicks@cityof albany. net. The Arts Center 700 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis 541-754-1551 www.theartscenter.net Art classes, dance instruction, summer camp and other arts-related activities throughout the year for children ages 3-12. Artist residencies provided to Linn and Benton county schools. Cascade Performing Arts Center 541-258-2572 Year-round classes Monday through Saturday mornings, afternoons and evenings, and performance opportunities in tap, jazz, ballet, square dancing and adult fitness. This year the center will celebrate 25 years of dance and tumbling for children and adults. Located at 800 Harrison St., Lebanon.

Corvallis Youth Symphony Association 541-766-4903 Email: cysassoc@peak.org www.cysassoc.org A nonprofit organization dedicated to providing students in grades 3-12 with opportunities for exceptional musical experiences. Signups, auditions and contacts throughout the year for students in the mid-valley. Creative Development Lab Benton Center, 757 N.W. Polk Ave., Corvallis 541-917-4899 www.linnbenton.edu/go/parenting-education Weekly class with an emphasis on creative activities for ages 2½ to 5 and their parents during the school year. Elementary Strings Program 541-766-4903 Email: cysassoc@peak.org www.cysassoc.org/es Provides beginning instruction in violin, viola and cello at local elementary schools. Heart of the Valley Children's Choir 541-738-7888 www.hvcchoirs.com Choral singing and performance choir for ages 818; by audition. Kindermusik 541-929-3771 E-mail: teacher_sue@comcast.net www.kindermusik.com Music and movement program for children from birth through age 8. Classes run September through May. Summer program runs June to July. Classes are held at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 S.W. West Hills Road, Corvallis. Willamette Chamber Orchestra and Ensemble 541-758-7661 Chamber orchestra composed of students in third through eighth grade in private, public and home schools throughout the Willamette Valley. Auditions held twice a year, weekly rehearsals and two concerts. Rehearsals start at the end of September. Year-round Story Times 541-917-7591 Stories, songs and rhymes for kids of all ages. • Albany Downtown Carnegie Library, 302 Ferry St. S.W. 10:30 a.m. Tuesday • Albany Main Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E. 7 p.m. Monday and 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday

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