Region of Giving 2012 by Mid-Valley Media

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A REGION OF GIVING

NOVEMBER 2012

Mid-Willamette Valley nonprofit wish lists Businesses give back to the community Holiday happenings: your guide to events

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Learning for fun | by Nancy Raskauskas

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The OSU Craft Center has sponsored an adult ceramic class for clients of the ARC of Benton County for many years, Bourque said. The center provides the instructor, facility and materials for up to 20 participants. “Julie Hardenberger has been teaching an adult ARC ceramics class at the OSU Craft Center for approximately 15 years. She is an absolute gem!” Bourque said. Hardenberger designed the class to engage the creativity of people with intellectual and Anni Ajootian, of Philomath, left, fashions a glass pendant over a flame in instructor Todd Weber’s beginning glasswork class at the OSU Craft Center, as Sarah Hall of Corvallis works developmental disabilities. The class meets on a project in the background. Ajootian also teaches jewelry classes for every Tuesday afternoon, when OSU is in the center. (Nancy Raskauskas/Region of Giving) session. “The enthusiasm of these students is contagious. They love Julie and love coming to the Craft Center,” Bourque said. creative side and destress; it’s learning Bedecked in protective sunglasses, for fun, no grades or expectations,” said In addition, the OSU Craft Center Susan Bourque. OSU Craft Center often assists in various community instructor Todd events, providing supplies, equipment Bourque, a ceramic artist and painter, Weber and his has served as the manager of the nonproﬁt and assistance to public school art beginning glasswork projects, the Boys & Girls Club and arts center since 2003. She is also the students crouched hosting special workshops for the Big exhibits coordinator for the Memorial over gas torches, Union Concourse Gallery. patiently rotating Susan Bourque OSU Craft Center glass rods in the open In Bourque’s opinion, one of the ﬂame to create the center’s greatest contributions to molten consistency the community is its more than 30 needed to fashion patterned pendants. instructors. Nearby, another class worked with cut glass, while a group of photography students conferred over a bank of computers and a solitary weaver worked to string a large loom. It was a typical Thursday night in the OSU Craft Center, located in Memorial Union East on the Oregon State University campus. “It’s a friendly place to engage one’s

“These are gifted artisans, many of whom have been with us for ten-plus years,” Bourque said. “Their teaching is a labor of love. Most are local artists; however some travel quite a distance each week to share their knowledge and expertise.” “Because we want to keep fees as low as possible for our members, staff

The OSU Craft Center will sponsor its annual fundraiser, The 32nd Annual Holiday Marketplace, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, in the Memorial Union Ballroom. The free event features more than 70 artisans, handmade crafts, ﬁne art, specialty foods and live music. Looking to the future, Bourque noted that the craft center is slated to move into the yet-to-be-constructed Student Experience Center, over winter term 2014. “Although our new space will be smaller than our current location, we will have three very important improvements: a well-designed space, improved ventilation and accessibility to and within our studios,” she said. For more information about the schedule or classes, see mu.oregonstate. edu/craftcenter or pick up a printed quarterly class schedule from one of the stacks around campus and town.

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compensation is quite low – for many it Brother and Big Sister programs.In the covers their gas and perhaps buys them a hopes of continuing its work to provide couple cups of coffee,” she added. art opportunities to adults, the OSU Craft Center has a wish list request for “Sue Chadwich, our weaving instructor, donations to allow it to purchase a Brent travels in from Monroe each week, where No. 16 rehabilitation pottery wheel. she owns a farm with goats and sheep. Sue is an exceptional weaver who shears, dyes, “This wheel has a frame that is wheelchair processes, spins, knits and weaves,” she accessible; it would make a nice addition to said. “Chip Hand, a pottery instructor and our ceramics program,” Bourque said. The our ceramic studio manager, is a graduate center is fundraising toward the cost plus student in horticulture. He teaches a shipping of $2,400. There is also a “Friends weekly class and ﬁres most of the kilns. He of the Craft Center” fund for donations generously donates most of his time.” through the OSU Foundation.

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Citizens Bank A commitment to community | by Mike McInally

vice president and chief business development ofﬁcer. (It is currently booked through October 2013.) Displays typically run for ﬁve to seven days. But the window displays are just a visible component of Citizens’ commitment to community. Bank employees are encouraged to donate their time to community organizations.

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“We ask our people to participate in organizations they have a passion for,” Webster said. During 2011, he said, the bank’s employees donated 4,222 hours to various organizations. (Citizens Bank has 147 full-time equivalents, he said, so that works out to about 30 hours for each FTE.) And, he said, bank employees often serve those organizations in the highest capacity: Citizens’ employees hold 42 seats on the boards of directors for various nonproﬁt groups.

The display window at Citizens Bank headquarters in Corvallis is used by a variety of mid-valley nonprofit organizations. (Andy Cripe | Corvallis Gazette-Times) At Citizens Bank, the idea of giving back to the community is so deeply ingrained in the corporate culture that it’s just about the ﬁrst thing that new employees hear during their orientation sessions. And it’s not just the message itself – in this case, the messenger is part of the message. It’s Bill Humphreys Sr., the president and CEO of Citizens Bank.

But it shouldn’t, Hubel said: “We are a community bank,” he said, “so that’s always been woven into the fabric of Citizens Bank.” The most visible symbol of that commitment to community is the two-story window at the corner of its downtown Corvallis branch, at the corner of Third Street and Jefferson Avenue, which always touts a display from a mid-valley nonproﬁt organization. (At the time this story was written, the space was being used on behalf of Gifts for a Better World, which sponsors an annual holiday bazaar.)

“For people who have worked elsewhere, it always surprises them” to see the top guy delivering the message, said Bill Hubel, Citizens Bank’s executive It’s not unusual for the window to be vice president and chief operating reserved a year in advance, said Brad ofﬁcer. Webster, Citizens Bank’s executive

Managers of Citizens’ different branches also have wide latitude in deciding which causes to support. “Each of our branch managers really is the CEO of their business, of their bank,” Webster said. Added Huber: “We call it autonomy with accountability.” Although the commitment to community has been part of the Citizens Bank culture since it was founded more than 50 years ago, there are sound business reasons to pursue it as well, Huber and Webster said: It’s part of the reason, they said, why Citizens Bank enjoys a relatively low turnover rate among employees.

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One such organization intrigued Pollard so much that he not only gave through his business, he is giving of himself.

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The Corvallis Police Department asked that he donate something edible for one of its auxiliary training classes. He was so intrigued in the program that not only did he contribute a tasty treat, Pollard signed up.

Pollard now is part of the Corvallis Police Volunteer Auxiliary. The auxiliary helps coordinate crime prevention programs, enters data and pitches in to assist with areas that have suffered cuts over the years. "It's something you should do for your community," he said. "I feel it's important to give back in some way. On top of it all, it feels good."

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Big River restaurant in Corvallis frequently contributes to area schools and nonprofit organizations. (Andy Cripe | Corvallis Gazette-Times) While donating gift cards is great, Brant Pollard of Big River Restaurant in Corvallis likes to give much more back to his community. Auctions are very popular, Pollard said of donation requests. He said dinners at his restaurant have become a highly valued item and the organizations that receive his gift cards appreciate his participation. "A lot of time it goes (at fundraising auctions) for more than the value of the card," Pollard said, "which makes me feel good." However, Pollard also likes to give through schools' scrip programs and in the form of his dreamy pastries and cakes.

At Thanksgiving, Big River donates food items to Stone Soup for its dinner for the less fortunate. Pollard also likes to participate in area events. Winter's Eve Corvallis, which raises funds for the Assistance League, and Chocolate Fantasy, an event for The Arts Center, are two of the more formal galas for which Big River makes and serves dessert items. "This is a great way to give out samples," Pollard said. "The public can get a taste of what we have."

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Robnett's Hardware

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Building community | by Jen Matteis

Giving back is what you do | by Maria L. Kirkpatrick

Tori and Scott Lockwood, owners of Robnett's Hardware in Corvallis, frequently donate hardware to help projects tackled by nonprofits. (Amanda Cowan | Corvallis Gazette-Times)

Owner Peggy Udolf with her granddaughter Meritt Forney, 5, at her store Emma's Downtown in Albany. (David Patton/Democrat-Herald)

Robnett's Hardware has been in Corvallis since the 1850s, but that's not the only reason it's a ﬁxture of the community.

Over the years, the shop has lent a hand to numerous such projects, totaling several hundred dollars a year.

Owners Tori and Scott Lockwood give Additionally, Robnett's supports back to the community in numerous ways. events in the community and the school system by donating items such as tools Perhaps the most immediately visible or barbeques to various fundraisers. is the donation jar on the counter, through which customers can donate “There's a variety of silent auctions to the Jackson Street Youth Shelter in that go on throughout the community Corvallis. Through its role as a collection that we donate items to,” Scott said. site, Robnett's sends about $300 to At this point, some of these events are $400 each year to the shelter, which an annual tradition for the store, such helps support youth in crisis. as its donation each year to the Winter's Also, each time a customer purchases Eve program in Corvallis, this year held a Robnett's Hardware T-shirt, on Friday, Nov. 30. sweatshirt, or hat, the shop donates a Robnett's also donates items such as percentage of the sale to the shelter. nuts, bolts, fasteners, glue, and screws However, the bulk of the shop's charity to projects ranging from Oregon State revolves -- appropriately -- around University's KidSpirit program for local hardware. When Boy Scouts need youth to the Santiam Christian High construction materials for their Eagle School's Robotics Team and more. Scout projects, whether it's a bench or an The owners just consider it business as information kiosk for one of the town's usual. “It's just part of being a business parks, they turn to Robnett's. and part of being in the community, that “A lot of times they need lumber, nuts, and you help out,” said Scott. “We do what bolts; we donate the supplies,” said Scott. we can.”

Giving back is what you do when you are part of a community, said Peggy Udolf of Emma's Downtown in Albany. Udolf believes it is her duty to support the area where her business is located and gets involved in downtown Albany events. From gift items to gift baskets to volunteer time, Udolf lends what help she can. Udolf said she gets requests for donations three or four times a week. There is no way to accommodate them all and so, she said, the decision about what to support is based on the heart. "We ask ourselves if it something we feel passionate about or something we are involved with," Udolf said.

Central Elementary because Udolf's grandchildren attend. Otherwise, she said, there are too many organizations to support them all. "It's personal and it's through the store," she said. The Albany historic carousel and the Soroptimists also are recipients of Emma's support as both have endeavors that help a greater good. Emma's has been downtown for 13 years. Udolf has supported the community for about 22 years through her various ventures. "Our loyal customers make it possible," Udolf said. "We couldn't do it without them."

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Residents involved in the community | by Audrey Gomez

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The Oaks has two dining halls, a ﬁreside room, and a bar area where it hosts a happy hour once a month for residents. The bar area features snacks and karaoke, along with a stocked bar. “We ﬁrmly believe that should be happy hour,” said Danita Weber, community relations director. “None of that fake stuff.” Nonalcoholic beverages are available for those who prefer them. Residents have access to a gym, a

Judy Bilyeu keeps the mood cheerful as she leads a group of residents through stretches at The Oaks. (Audrey Gomez | Lebanon Express)

Staff members at The Oaks of Lebanon “I’ve been here since I was 18,” Kutsch like to keep their residents involved in said. “I feel like they’ve raised me. Who I the community through a combination am, is because of these residents.” of events. Many staff members share Kutsch’s sentiment when talking about The Residents take ﬁeld trips to look at Oaks. “It’s a big huge family,” said Christmas lights, tour fall foliage and attend concerts in the park, among other Tasha McKendree, who has worked there for nine years. “I always tell local happenings. everybody I have lots of grandmas and The Oaks’ doors are open to grandpas.” community members as well. Meeting McKendree works at the front desk and game rooms are open to the public, in the lobby where residents sometimes free of charge. In fact, a group from the gather. Joyce Goohs comes downstairs Lebanon Chamber of Commerce meets right after she makes her bed in the there once a month. morning. Nonproﬁts and church groups use the “I come down here for breakfast meeting rooms as well, said Angie Kutsch, executive director. Kutsch has worked at and to be up front with all the people,” Goohs said. The Oaks for more than 20 years.

pool table, and a library. Mysteries and westerns are among the most popular books residents borrow, Weber said. A salon on the premises caters to residents and community members. Diane Pitts, one of two beauticians at the facility, has worked at The Oaks for 24 years. Her mother is a resident. “I wouldn’t want to work anywhere else,” said Denise Mason, a beautician who has worked there for 18 years. “We’re going to be in good shape when we move in here,” Mason added.

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of the Cancer Resource Center that helps breast cancer patients. Powell said that gardening-focused charities are a natural ﬁt for the busines. Garland Nursery donates to school gardens and projects by OSU Extension's Master Gardeners program. When the nursery has leftover plants, it donates them to Habitat for Humanity. Garland Nursery also offers a location for the public to recycle used garden pots. Garland Nursery has supported causes at Crescent Valley High School, where Lee’s children attend, and it offers scrip programs in partnership with several local schools. When customers buy scrip, it acts like a gift certiﬁcate that can be used at Garland, and the business then donates a portion

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Lee Powell, back to front, of Garland Nursery poses for a photo with his sisters, Brenda and Erica. Garland Nursery has been giving back to the community for generations. (Amanda Cowan | Corvallis Gazette-Times)

For more than 75 years, folks in Corvallis and Albany have been coming to Garland Nursery on Highway 20 for their gardening needs. It only seems right to return the favor by giving back to local causes, says Brenda Powell, ofﬁce manager at Garland Nursery and part of the fourth generation of the family-owned business. “It’s a part of our family culture,” she said.

Brenda and Erica, now run the business, with a ﬁfth generation -- one of Lee’s daughters -- working part-time at the nursery as well.

Garland Nursery was founded in 1937 by William and Corlie Schmidt. They named it after their daughter, Garland -- Brenda’s grandmother. She passed it to her son Donald Powell and his wife Sandra. Donald and Sandra are mostly retired these days, but their three children, Lee,

For instance, next month Garland Nursery is hosting its second “Ladies Day Out.” The event, planned for Dec. 1, includes a luncheon, wine tasting, and a series of classes.

Brenda said the siblings try to target their charitable donations on causes related to education, gardening, or to building up the local economy. Other causes work their way into the mix as well, though.

Ten percent of all purchases during the event will beneﬁt Samaritan Health’s “Contours” program, a part

of the money back to education. The nursery also is involved in a scrip program through the Corvallis Independent Business Alliance. Membership in groups like CIBA and local chambers of commerce, which promote local businesses, as well as serving in leadership roles with the Oregon Association of Nurserymen, which supports their industry, are another part of their overall family philosophy, Powell said. “Our family has always believed in giving back both to our community and to our industry,” she said. “We appreciate everyone who has shopped with us for over 75 years, so we do what we can to give back to the local community.”

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Helping others get healthy | by Jennifer Rouse

“We are all about helping people ﬁnd the right options for themselves,” Neal said. “We try to educate the individual so they can take charge of their own health.”

“Anything related to children is something I have a passion for,” she said.

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She also makes it a point to stock items such as fair-trade baskets woven by African women, where One way it does that is through free the money goes back to beneﬁt the classes and events at the store. “We creators. connect with health professionals or It’s all a part of the larger naturopaths to offer free information philosophy behind New Life to the public,” she said. “We have Nutrition, she said. loved doing that.” Neal said she also gives back to the community in more tangible

“When you give back, then your life will be equally blessed by it,” Neal said.

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Helping others get healthy is what New Life Nutrition is all about, says store manager Jessica Neal. Sometimes that’s improving the health of one person through inperson nutrition recommendations. Other times it’s educating groups at free seminars, or contributing to the overall health of the community through donations and fundraising. “Our heart and soul is to help people,” Neal said. New Life Nutrition is located in downtown Albany in a historic building that formerly housed the

Albany post ofﬁce. It’s been in business since 2006, when Neal decided that after working at a health food store in Lebanon for ﬁve years, she was ready to branch out on her own. It’s a family-owned business, with several relatives involved, Neal said. It provides a wide range of vitamins and supplements, as well as nontoxic skin and body care products, nontoxic makeup, healthy grocery items, and a selection of fair-trade and handcrafted gift items. Neal said one recent area of growth has been in gluten-free items. The store's product selection is

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Honeybee Sweet Shop shares a taste of the mid-valley with troops overseas | by Nancy Raskauskas

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Blackberry cheesecake, peppermint, cinnamon roll, maple, hazelnut, coconut: These are just a few of the 14 ﬂavors of candied popcorn available in Jenny Horning’s Honeybee Sweet Shop.

“It’s just my little thank you to give to them for ﬁghting for my freedom, so I can do this,” she said. Honeybee has also donated money or merchandise to many fundraisers for small businesses and organizations around the valley, including the ARC of Benton County and Albany YMCA.

Over the past ﬁve years, Horning has taken the inspiration of a simple family recipe and built a business from the ground up, attributing her success to her mother Carole Payne’s beloved "carmel popcorn" recipe, the support of her neighbors and family and lots of trial and error.

Jenny and her husband, Gary, have also donated to the Ag in the Classroom program and to college scholarship funds for students of Philomath, Monroe, Junction City and Corvallis high schools, despite never attending college themselves.

“It’s my mom’s recipe; she used to make it all the time. After my husband and son built my commercial kitchen (in 2008), I just went in there and had fun with it.” Neighbors Sally and Rob Hillies, owners of Hazelnut Hill, have been great supporters and their nuts feature in some of her creations. Horning also sells her own line of candied dried fruit; and honey from another nearby farmer, Karen Finley. “When I think of Rob and Sally, I think of them as friends who have helped me get started. They encouraged customers that had never been to the shop to check it out.” Horning uses conventional hot air poppers and real butter in lieu of a large commercial popcorn popper with oil to create a product that is light and airy. Visitors to the shop south of Corvallis have the opportunity to taste each ﬂavor. She

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also sells direct to customers online, but avoids wholesale. Horning also has been sending care packages of popcorn and other treats to U.S. troops stationed overseas. The idea came to her while her nephew Kyle Elliott was serving with the U.S. Army in Afghanistan. A couple of boxes of popcorn that she sent him made it to a communal table at the base and found some very appreciative active duty personnel.

“He said he would put that on (a table) and watch people take a handful and walk … then stop, and come back,” she said. “I would get these thank you notes from people that I didn’t know, who were serving with him.” Now, when she meets customers with a family member serving in the military, she takes down the soldier’s address and sends a care package ﬁlled with sweet treats.

Her husband Gary’s family has farmed in the same area for more than 100 years. She attended high school in Monroe, and he at the old Irish Bend School – long since closed. “I would just like to thank everyone for supporting local businesses like mine,” Horning said. “I don’t want to get big. I love visiting with the customers and I want to put out a good product.” To visit Honeybee Sweet Shop, head south from Corvallis on Highway 99W for about 10 minutes, turn east onto Eureka Road, and follow the yellow signs along the long gravel lane through farm ﬁelds. Information: www.honeybeesweetshop.com or 541-758-2258.

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Mid-Valley Media Group (Albany Democrat-Herald, Corvallis Gazette-Times and Lebanon Express) has compiled this list of items needed by mid-valley nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits play a vital role in our community’s quality of life. More than 80 nonprofit groups, working to make a difference in a wide range of causes, submitted wish lists by the Nov. 19 deadline. Items requested range from the very small — canned food, toothbrushes and socks — to big wishes such as new service vehicles and even a new building. In addition to the wish lists, of course, almost all of these groups would be happy to accept monetary donations or help from volunteers.We hope our readers and local businesses will find something on this year’s list that inspires them to extend a helping hand. You’ll also find the wish lists online at democratherald.com, gazettetimes. com and lebanon-express.com. Look for them in the “Featured Extras” on the homepages. If you missed the deadline, you can still have your nonprofit wish list posted online. Just send an email to graham.kislingbury@lee.net. Here are the wish lists we received:

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ABC House (the Linn and Benton County Child Abuse Assessment Center) Wishes: Gift cards in any amount to local stores: Costco, Target, Kohls, KMart, Walmart, Staples, Fred Meyer, etc. Gift cards are used year round to purchase new stuffed animals to give to children, and for paper products, kids snacks, office supplies, disinfectant wipes/spray, laundry and other soaps and family games. “We have a limited amount of storage space and gift cards allow us to purchase the items when they are needed,” says ABC House’s Lynn Youngs. Contact: Lynn Youngs, director of Community & Financial Development; 541-926-2203; development@abchouse.org; www.runawaypumpkinhalf.org; www.abchouse.org.

A Home In Community (AHIC) Wishes: “AHIC, winner of a 2012 Top-Rated Award from Great Nonprofits, supports inclusive communities and has purchased an ADA-accessible home for a low-income person with physical disabilities to live within our local cohousing community (CoHo Ecovillage),” says Debby Vajda, AHIC board president. “We need your help to pay for the home.” Contact: Debby Vajda , 541-602-6388; P.O. Box 1733, Corvallis, OR 97339; www.AHomeInCommunity.org.

Albanian Alps Institute Wishes: New or lightly used kindergarten-age books, laptops for university scholarship students in Albania. “For the 2012-13 school year, we have agreed to help support a bus for high school students, stretching our resources and ability to meet our other obligations,” says Steve Cook, institute president. “Anyone donating to the Albanian Alps Institute should be aware that we have no overhead or administrative expenses deducted from donations. The total amount goes to our programs." Contact: Steve Cook, 1620 N.W. 23rd St.; Corvallis, OR 97330; 541-753-3066; 541-224-3260;

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Albany Historic Carousel and Museum Wishes: Paper towels, toilet paper, ink cartridges (Office Jet 950XL), and another computer – it doesn't need to be new, but it needs to work and have at least Windows 7. Contact: Tyson Brown, operations manager, 541-791-3340.

Albany Civic Theater Wishes: “We are needing to upgrade our theater lobby,” says ACT’s Melissa Mills. “Donations would be used toward paint, new lobby furniture, lighting and other upgrades.” Other wishes: upholstery fabric (blue or gray) for current couches that are used, and lightly used couches for the “green room.”actor prep area. Please do not drop off any furniture without prior contact with the theater. Contact: Melissa Mills, 541-981-1437; Albany Civic Theater, 111 First Ave. W., Albany, OR 97321; www.albanycivic.org.

Albany Helping Hands Homeless Shelter Wishes: Blankets, pillows, microwavable (non-refrigerated) food, instant drinks for the warming center; (Cup-O-Soup, Cup-O-Noodles, individual pull-top soups, macaroni and cheese cups, individual pulltop cans of fruit, Jello/fruit cups, granola bars, crackers and cheese/ peanut butter); instant coffee, coffee creamer, sugar packets, hot chocolate, hot spiced cider; cough drops,

non-drowsy cold medicine (nonliquid); plastic spoons and forks. Contact: Sandra L. Fox, 619 Ninth Ave. S.E., Albany; 541-926-4036; www.albanyhh.org.

by Dec. 7. Contact: Ward R. White, co-chairman, American Legion Post 51; 541-570-0234 or 541-405-6038.

Alliance for Recreation and Natural Areas (AFRANA)

Wishes: The organization serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Its wish is that family members, education, human service, and medical professionals will visit the ArcAcademy.org and sign up to participate in the development of an on-demand video resource for parents of young children with I/DD. Share your wisdom, gained through your successes and/or failures. The academy will show parents that they are not alone in their challenges, they can find and offer answers. Cash donations for video production are also needed, payable online or mailed to The Arc of Benton County. Contact: Karin Fredrick, The Arc of Benton County, 414 N.W. Fourth St., Corvallis, OR 97330; 541-753-1711; www.arcbenton.org.

Wishes: The Commander's House was built at Fort Hoskins in 1857. After the Fort was abandoned in 1865, the house was moved to Pedee, Ore. The house was recently spared from the wrecking ball and moved back to its original location at Fort Hoskins. The alliance is seeking monetary donations for the restoration of the house and interpretation at the site. The first step is creation of a detailed restoration plan. Once this plan is in place, the alliance will seek material donations and volunteers to implement the restoration. Contact: Ellen Tappon, 541-760-1448, AFRANA, P.O. Box 101, Corvallis, OR 97339; www.afrana.com.

American Legion Santiam Post 51 Wishes: The post wants to help families that need food this Christmas season. If you know of a family in need, please contact the post at 541-451-1351. “We will take down the needed information and see that the family is helped, said Ward R. White, post co-chairman. Post 51 is also accepting donations of canned and dry goods, as well as oranges, apples and potatoes. Donations of such items for food boxes are needed

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Benton County Historical Society & Museum Wishes: A good, frost-free refrigerator for the museum annex to be used by the Marys River Quilt Guild and Benton County Genealogical Society; two iPads or similar devices for the upcoming museum exhibition “Oregon by Nature” to be used for interpretation in the gallery. Contact: Irene Zenev, executive director, Benton County Historical Society & Museum P.O. Box 35, Philomath, OR 97370; 541-929-6230 Ext.302.

Benton Habitat for Humanity Wishes: Pneumatic tool set, tape measures, chop saw, jig saw, utility trailer, airless paint gun, digital camera, vacuum, rolls of shrink wrap, packing tape, work gloves, pens/paper/laminating pouches. Contact: Bettina Schempf, executive director, Benton Habitat for Humanity; 541-752 3354 or 541-207-2439.

Benton Hospice Service Wishes: Cash donations provide: care of patients with no insurance coverage or ability to pay; patient care at level that exceeds Medicare and private insurance requirements; new laptops for clinical staff to replace aging computers; free community caregiver and grief education and support groups; caregiver Helpbooks for Powerful Tools for Caregivers class; $25 each; non-cash wishes: thank you cards; fabric for sensory blankets and night gowns, stuffed animal eyes, buttons, interfacing, polyfill or cash donations toward purchase; grief programs for all ages: iPod nano, art supplies, sand tray and miniatures, unscented pillar candles. Contact: Laurie Russell, 2350 N.W. Professional Drive, Corvallis, OR 97330; 541-757-9616; laurie. russell@bentonhospice.org; www.bentonhospice.org.

Brownsville Senior Center Wishes: The center provides meals twice a month to senior citizens, as well as a place for them to socialize and learn about programs that would

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help them have a more comfortable life. “We raise funds to pay for our building rent, utilities, and supplies,” says Marilee Frazier, senior center president. “We wish to receive help in obtaining a new or used commercial ventilation hood system above our kitchen range. We also have a need for new or used chairs and folding tables (round, square, or rectangle).: Contact: Marilee Frazier, president, Brownsville Senior Center, 339 N. Main St. (P.O. Box 124), Brownsville, OR, 97327; 541-619-3087 or 541-466-5935; mfrazier@centurytel.net

Calapooia Food Alliance Wishes: The alliance’s mission is to facilitate and promote local, healthy and sustainable food by organizing and running the Brownsville Farmers Market, the Teaching Garden at Central Linn Elementary and through the Community Garden in Brownsville. The wish list includes straw bales, 10 to 20 cattle panels, 6-foot metal stakes, manure, six 12-by-12 tarps, 1-by-6 shelves, 12-foot rebar, 12-footwide concrete reinforcing wire. All of these will be used in the garden for trellising, bracing, nurturing the soil and protecting and nourishing the garden beds until next spring. Contact: Kathleen Swayze, 541-409-7315; P.O. Box 280, Brownsville, OR 97327.

CASA of Linn County Wishes: CASA advocates for abused and neglected children throughout Linn County. Wishes include socks and underwear in a variety of sizes (from infant to adult), warm cozy blanket throws, and new or gently used books from cardboard picture books to young adult books. Please drop off items 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at 1005 Hill St. S.E., Albany. Contact: Cynthia Hatfield, volunteer coordinator; 541-926-2651, Cynthia@linncasa.org; www.linncasa.org

Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV) Wishes: Through Dec. 7, drop off new and unwrapped gift items for CARDV’s Holiday Store (free to clients). Needed items: art supplies,

educational science or learning toys, bikes or vehicles (wagons, scooters, skateboards and helmets, remote control vehicles, etc.); building toys, new kitchen goods, household items, gift certificates to local grocery stores, department/clothing stores, movie theaters, restaurants, coffee shops, etc. Anytime: Drop off basic need items for the shelters (due to health code items need to be new and unopened, full-size items preferred): toilet paper, paper towmfortable els, conditioner, laundry detergent, ay for our deodorant, body lotion, diapers d supplies,” (sizes 5 and 6) Contact: Letetia Wilson, or center ceive help in541-738-8319, Ext. 308; www. ommercial CARDVservices.org. Drop-off bove our location: CARDV administrative ve a need office, 4786 S.W. Philomath Blvd, d folding Corvallis; ectangle).: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. ier, ChristWalk Supportive enior (P.O. Box Transitional Housing 97327; Wishes: Located in Lebanon, the 66-5935; organization provides housing for homeless families and women. The ChristWalk Thrift Shop funds the iance housing program and provides workmission is to skills training for unemployed local al, healthy people. The main wish is for a generrganizing ous donor to contribute $275,000 to lle Farmers buy and remodel the building at 600 den at Cen- Main St., Lebanon, which houses the through the ChristWalk Thrift Shop. ChristWalk ownsville. is also seeking a storage unit for furaw bales, niture and $1,200 for furnace repairs. oot metal Contact: Martin Jones, executive -12 tarps, director and thrift shop manager, bar, 12-foot-541-258-3387 or 541-258-5426, or wire. All email leschristwalk@gmail.com. e garden turing the Community Before & After urishing the School Program ing. Wishes: New or gently used toys, ayze, books and board games for children 280, in grades K-5. Cash donations are

always welcome. Money donated will go to the scholarship program ty for families in need of child care. A s for abused donate button appears on the prooughout gram’s web page, www.cap.peak. de socks org. Donations are tax deductible. of sizes Contact: Cass Templeton, m cozy 541-979-3086; capdrctr@peak. r gently used org; CAP Office, 541-967-9322; ure books 250 Broadalbin St. S.W., Suite 2B, se drop off Albany, OR 97321. ay-Friday ny. Community Outreach Inc. eld, volWishes: Financial support to help -926-2651, operate and maintain the programs

and services Community Outreach provides. Also, non-perishable foods, pe and toilet paper, Windex, paper towels, trash bags, disinfectant wipes, (CARDV) sponges, dish soap, hangers, laundry 7, drop off soap, shampoo and conditioner, items for hand soap, deodorant, lotion, shave (free to ing cream, dental floss, disposable rt supplies, shaving razors, storage bags, freezer

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Compassion In Action of Linn County (CIA) Wishes: CIA provides 360 free “Daily Living Kits” monthly for homeless/indigent men, women, children, and infants. Adult/children’s kits include: soap, washcloth, shampoo, toothbrush/paste, lotion, deodorant, comb, socks, feminine hygiene items, razors/shaving cream; Infant kits supply disposable diapers and baby wipes; household kits contain detergent, dish washing liquid, scrubber and dish cloth. Kit costs are: Men’s and women’s, $4.36; child’s, $2.60; infant’s, $7.97; household, $2.26. Kit items are collected, packed and delivered by Women’s Ministries of: Albany Seventh-day Adventist Church and First Baptist Church of Sweet Home. Contact: Joy Miller, 541-259-5661. c/o Albany SDA Church, 3085 Grand Prairie Road S.E., Albany, OR, 97322; or Maryan Holmes, 541-451-1837; c/o First Baptist Church, 2470 Main St. Sweet Home, OR 97386; to arrange pickup of products and donation of funds call Curtis Miller, 541-990-2182 or email curtnjoy@hotmail.com.

Co-Opportunity Inc. Wishes: Co-Opportunity, formerly Center Enterprises, is an organization for developmentally disabled adults who provide services in the community. Its wish list includes a riding lawnmower, backpack weed sprayer, backpack blower, vacuum cleaners, pressure washer and new furnace. “These donations will help them do their work,” says Cindy Heisinger, board member and volunteer. Contacts: Susan Kehoe, executive director; David Lieuallen, director of clinical services, Co-Opportunity Inc. (formerly Center Enterprises), 1305 Hill St. S.E., Albany, OR 97322; 541-928-2178.

The Corvallis Clinic Foundation’s Cook for Cancer program Wishes: Cook for Cancer is a program that helps provide meals

for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or other cancer treatments. The program is operated through The Corvallis Clinic Foundation and Project H.E.R. (Help, Enlightenment and Resources). High School students prepare the meals as part of their community service through a local food business, where they are quick frozen and made ready for the patient to cook in a microwave or oven. The meals are delivered to cancer patients by Project H.E.R. volunteers. $250 helps Project H.E.R. and the students provide 10 meals for a cancer patient. Contact: Judy Corwin, The Corvallis Clinic Foundation & Cook for Cancer, 444 N.W. Elks Drive, Corvallis, OR 97330; 541-754-1374; www.corvallisclinicfoundation.org.

Corvallis Daytime Drop-in Center Wishes: Sugar, creamer, coffee, recyclable 8-ounce coffee cups, napkins, mixed nuts, two GazetteTimes subscriptions, napkins, $20 Trac phone cards. These donations will help the homeless via the drop-in center, which is in the basement of the First Christian Church. The center is open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. during the winter. Contact: Aleita Hass-Holcombe, 541-740-3235; P.O. Box 1705, Corvallis, Oregon 97339

Corvallis Elks Wishes: The club is seeking items to fill Comfort Care Kits for veterans in VA facilities. Needed items are shaving cream, combs, 4x6 mirrors or larger, nail clippers and files, toothbrushes, toothpaste, denture cups with cleaner, non-alcoholic after shave or perfume, hair shampoo, deodorant, hair brushes, talc, stamps, stationery, pens, slippers phone cards, and facial tissue. Since the VA serves men and women veterans, items for both are appreciated. These items can be left at the lodge, which is located on the corner of Ninth Street and Grant Avenue. Contact: John de Montigny, 541-758-0222.

Corvallis Environmental Center Wishes: 10 matching office chairs, office printer (2-sided printing capacity), bagless vacuum, tabling display board (not cardboard), three reams of high quality brochure paper, letter-size file cabinet, 6-foot folding plastic tables, cordless phone, laminator, Adobe Creative Suite, nature puzzles, books, games; safety cones; aquariums, pumps, filters; pond pump, working laptop, carpet cleaning, handyman (for

sandbox, fence), birdfeeders, picnic tables, large Rubbermaid totes, vegetable seeds, blueberry plants, fruit trees, perennial herbs, sandbox sand, potting soil, large insulated coffee carafes, hard wheels for wheelbarrows, 2-burner propane camp stove, 5-gallon propane tank, gas mower, push mower, 10 $35 scholarships for kids, Contact: Sara Kellogg, 214 S.W. Monroe, Corvallis, OR 97333, 541-753-9211; info@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org, www.corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org.

Corvallis Homeless Shelter Coalition Wishes: The coalition provides the Men’s Cold Weather Shelter, Women and Children’s Housing and Partners Place. Wish list items include: Men’s Cold Weather Shelter – twin-size blankets, paper towels, toilet paper, hand and bath soap, deodorant, tooth paste, disposable razors, shaving cream, socks and gloves; Women and Children’s Program – donations will be used to subsidize rent, utilities and transportation; and Partners Place – donations for shelter case management and security cameras. Contact: Gina Vee, executive director, 541-990-4536; 425 S.W. Madison Ave. Suite Q1, Corvallis, OR 97333 ginavee@corvalliscoalition.org.

Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center Wishes: Donations go toward culture exploration kits to be checked out by schools and community groups; Native American and Hawaiian items. From any culture: Artwork from recycled materials, currency, postcards, “good luck” charms, masks, musical instrument, toys, clothing, textiles, modern foreign items; illustrated books (cultures, folktales), silk electrical cord (circa 1940), silk escape map, Russian tea glass, small Japanese cast iron teapot, modern extreme cold facemask, Russian fur hat, Pendleton shirt, Jersey fisherman’s sweater, Korean chopsticks/spoon set; titanium backpacking spork, vintage ice cream fork, lucite boxes, riker mounts, shadowbox, riker cases (for toiletries, sweaters), page protectors, laminating sheets, hacksaw. Contact: Dee Curwen; 541-754-7225; 128 SW Ninth Street, Corvallis, OR 97333; 541-754-7225l www.cmlcenter.org.

Corvallis Mountain Rescue Unit Wishes: Corvallis Mountain Rescue Unit is in need of wood material to be used for constructing a rescue training wall that allows members to practice

difficult high-angle rescue techniques in a training environment. Specific needs are a) 10 ¾-inch CDX plywood sheets; b) 20 2x6 lumber No. 1 or better; and c) 200 3/8-16 T-Nuts. Contact: Todd Shechter, info@corvallismountainrescue.org, www.cmru.org.

ets, utility bills and operation of the guest house shelter. Donations of non-perishable food and/or clothing items are always welcome -- and so are your monetary contributions.” Contact: Fish of Albany, 1880 Hill St. S.E., Albany, OR 97322; 541 928-4460.

Corvallis-to-the-Sea (C2C) Trail Partnership

FISH of Lebanon

Wishes: 1) Tool maintenance - provide skilled maintenance for donated combustion-engine tools (chain saws, weed-whackers, and hedge trimmers); 2) Legal - provide legal assistance, especially for liability issues pursuant to operating a trail on public and private lands; 3) Insurance - help locate liability insurance coverage applicable to operating a trail on Forest Service lands. Contact: Gary Chapman, 541-754-6088; C2C Trail Partnership, P.O. Box 1562, Corvallis OR 97339-1562; www.c2ctrail.org.

Dogs for Invisible Disabilities Wishes: Funds for “in-training” vests, PetBuckle car harnesses in various sizes, Euro leashes (either leather or nylon, 6 feet), wire crates in various sizes, dog beds for crates, Nylabones, 25-foot-long line. Contact: Suzanne Brean, board members, Dogs for Invisible Disabilities, 33821 Brewster Road, Lebanon, OR 97355; 541-974-0327; suzanne@ dogsforinvisibledisabilities.com.

Family Tree Relief Nursery Wishes: Family Tree Relief Nursery is a child abuse and neglect prevention program that works to keep children safe and families together. It offers therapeutic early childhood classes, home visits, parent education classes and other programs to strengthen families. It serves all of Linn County with locations in Albany, Lebanon and Sweet Home. Its wish list includes: diapers sizes 3,4,5 and pull-ups, baby wipes, tear-free shampoo, toothbrushes and toothpaste, powder laundry soap, toilet paper, paper towels, household cleaning supplies, dish soap, deodorant, feminine hygiene products. Contact: Renee Smith, executive director, 541-979-7684.

Fish of Albany Wishes: “Fish of Albany is serving more folks than ever before, including people who are in need for the first time because of the economy and tough job market, says Executive Director Annette Hobbs. “Beyond help with food and clothing, Fish assists with services that can be provided only with money such as paying for prescription medication, gasoline, bus tick-

Wishes: Cash donations will be used to help meet emergency needs of Lebanon-area families, including food, heat, water and rent. Food and other items needed are canned tuna, sandwich bread, canned meats, hearty soups, peanut butter, dried cereal, baby diapers, especially sizes 4-6, and toilet paper. More volunteers are needed to answer phones and pack food boxes. Contact: Sharon Follingstad, treasurer, 541-259-3200 or 541-451-4322; FISH of Lebanon, P.O. Box 2477, Lebanon, OR 97355.

Friends of the Family Wishes: Donations for counseling scholarships, class materials for healthy relationship presentations given in area middle and high schools, or parent education resources. Also, an easel and chart pack for meetings or Hammermill 20# Copy Plus paper. Contact: Ken Himes, 541-757-1761; friends@fofm.org; www.fofm.org.

Friends of the Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex Wishes: Volunteers to do grant writing, environmental education, trail work, operate Wild Goose Store, lead nature walks, provide office support, guide historic building tours, do nature photography, publish newsletter and serve on board of directors. Needed are people who love nature, the outdoors, deer, elk, birds, cougars, eagles and geese. Requests are for William L. Finley Refuge, BaskettSlough Refuge and Ankeny Refuge. Contact: Tom Nelson, 541-745-5881, tomanddixie@peak.org

Furniture Share Wishes: Gently used twin, full, and queen-size beds, blankets, sheets and pillows as well as other basic household items kitchen table and chairs, couches and dressers. Office items needed are reams of standard white printer paper, stamps, paper cutter, paper towels, bathroom tissue and monetary donations. A $40 donation to Furniture Share’s “Beds for Kids” program can provide a child with a

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12 Continued from Page 11 donated mattress, pillow, sheet set and blanket. Contact: Michelle Maddux-Robinson, executive director; donations accepted 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday at 155 S.E. Lilly Ave. (P.O Box 2224), Corvallis, OR 97339; 541-754-9511; www.FurnitureShare.org.

Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington Wishes: “We recently built a brand new staff house at Camp Cleawox near Florence, which now needs furnishings,” says Mary Lee Alder, chief development officer. “Think about everything you would put in a house that girls would use: toaster, coffee pot, mop, broom, dustpan, bucket, vacuum cleaner, cleaning supplies, mixing bowls, baking sheets and pans, cooking pots and pans, measuring cups and spoons, cutting boards, knives and electric mixer. Other buildings at Cleawox also need paint, and the whole site could use a bit of landscaping.” Contact: Mary Lee Alder, chief development officer, Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington, 9620 S.W. Barbur Blvd., Portland OR 97219; 503-977-6807; mlalder@girlscoutsosw.org.

Give2TheTroops Wishes: The organization’s mission is to send care packages to deployed troops throughout the year. In addition to monetary donations to help pay for postage to send the care packages, Give2TheTroops is in need of coffee, gum, beef jerky/beef sticks, sunflower/pumpkin seeds, individual packs of nuts, individual packs of crackers, individual packs of flavored drink mix, granola/protein bars and shaving cream in tubes (no aerosol cans). Also needed are handwritten notes to send to the troops and volunteers to work in the office. Contact: Sharon Crary, 541-971-2671.

The Giving Garden Wishes: More than one ton of produce from the garden was donated to local food banks in 2012. Goals for 2013 include starting seeds indoors and growing a wider variety of fruits and vegetables. The wish list includes propagation mats, hanging fluorescent light fixtures, metal shelving, oscillating fan, asparagus crowns, blueberry bushes, raspberry canes, fig, prune and Asian pear trees; volunteers to help with the garden tilling, planting, harvesting, packaging and delivering produce. Contact: Jennifer Klammer, 541-754-2623; The Giving Garden

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Grace Center for Adult Day Services Wishes: Musical instruments, iPod, activity supplies, gardening gloves, plants/flowers, cordless drill, woodworking, tools, giant beach balls, picnic supplies, party supplies, apple/cranberry juice, herbal decaf teas, sugar-free snacks, baby wipes, Kleenex, incontinence supplies, hand sanitizer, unscented lotion, DVDs/ movies, button maker, bingo prizes, watering can, furniture, piano player, sponsorship of participants thereby providing an elderly or disabled adult with health and social benefits as well respite for their caregiver. Contact: Tera Stegner, office coordinator, 541-754-8417; Office@ GraceCenter-Corvallis.org; Grace Center is 980 N.W. Spruce Ave., Corvallis OR 97330.

Hand in Hand Farm Wishes: Hand In Hand Farm, located near Lacomb, helps rebuild children, individuals and families through agricultural adventures and caring mentors. It is entirely donation and grant-supported and does not charge participation fees. Wishes includes donations of cash and volunteer time, vaccinations for 20 horses, 30 8-foot pressure-treated wooden fence posts, pasture fertilizer, 47-inch woven wire field fence, mechanic help, quad or ATV. Contact: Dave Berger, director and lead trainer, 35105 Ede Road, Lebanon, OR 97355; 541-451-1243; www.handinhandfarm.org, staff.handinhandfarm@gmail.com.

Heartland Humane Society Wishes: Donations may be dropped off at the shelter, Animal Crackers Pet Supply, Heartland Humane Society Thrift Shop (formerly Cat’s Meow Thrift Shop) or Ninth Street Bi-Mart. Requested are highquality dry or canned foods for cats, kittens, dogs and puppies; kitten-, and puppy-specific toys and supplies; Kongs and other chew toys; dog rawhides, bones, small animal supplies and food, batteries (AA, D, 9v), iPad (for outreach events), hand tools, power tools, screws (all sizes), nails, caulking, gift certificates from home improvement stores, monetary donations (for spay/neuter, humane education and lost/found services). Contact: Andrea Thornberry, executive director, Heartland Humane Society, 398 S.W. Twin Oaks Circle (P.O. Box 1183), Corvallis, OR 97339; 541-752-9833 Ext. 110; director@heartlandhumane.org; www.heartlandhumane.org.

Heart of the Valley Children’s Choir Wishes: Brightly colored construction and tissue papers, pipe cleaners of every color, glue sticks, black 1-inch 3-ring binders, reams of basic white printer paper, reams of heavy weight (28-32 pound) bright white 11x17 copy paper for poster printing, monetary donations to provide scholarships for children in need (scholarships provide tuition, uniform and tour assistance), and monetary donations to help cover operating costs (rent, payroll, printing, venue rentals for concerts, sheet music to sing). Contact: Candice O’Bannan, 541-738-7888; 260 S.W. Madison Ave., Suite No. 101, Corvallis, OR 97333; hvccoffice@gmail.com; www.HVCChoirs.com.

Hesthavn Nature Center Wishes: “A footbridge that has been constructed across Oak Creek on the Hesthavn Nature Center property,” says Susan Atkisson, Hesthavn board chair. “We came up short to complete the entire project. Our request for $300 would cover: Lumber for a retaining wall, hardware for a retaining wall, native plants, wildflowers and trees to replace those destroyed by the construction. The new footbridge gives access to the community to walk on a trail through the forested part of Hesthavn’s property. The Hesthavn Nature Center offers educational classes about the wonders of nature and the environment. Contact: Susan Atkisson, 541-602-2750; www.audubon. corvallis.or.us/hesthavn.shtml.

Jackson Street Youth Shelter, Corvallis Wishes: Energy efficient laundry detergent, first aid supplies (new), Swiffer Wet Jet pads, Swiffer Wet Jet liquid refills (for wood floor), disinfectant cleaning wipes, alcohol swabs, a sharps container (to dispose of razors, needles, etc. (must have “lid”), alcohol-free hand sanitizer, makeup (new), conditioner (new – large bottles), men’s deodorant (new, alcohol free), undergarments (new, all sizes and for both genders), bobby pins and hair barrettes. In addition we are in need of volunteer tutors and mentors. Complete wish list: www.jacksonstreet.org/donate/jacksonstreet-wish-list. Contact: Hannah Miller, 541-754-2404; 555 N.W. Jackson Ave., Corvallis, OR 97330; www.jacksonstreet.org.

Jackson Street Youth Shelter Albany Drop-in Center Wishes: Game chairs, bean bags, bike rack, Xbox 360/Kinect and accessories, Xbox Kinect Active (non-violent) games, flat screen TV with wall mount, DVD player, new

first aid supplies, dust mop, hand sanitizer, paper towels, plates, cups, plastic utensils, multi-surface cleaner, stepladder, PG-13 movies, Hacky Sacks, musical instruments, board games, books (ages 10-17), coloring books (new), new art supplies, knitting looms, chalk, individual drinks (ex. Capri Suns), snack items (ex. fruit, granola bars), dry cereals, white /wheat bread, peanut butter, jelly, Pop-tarts, canned meals (ex. SpaghettiOs, soups), pancake mix, gift cards to: Home Depot, Target, local grocery stores, local restaurants. Contact: Monica Lorence, 541-223-8844; Cornerstone Youth Outreach Center (corner building), 960 Queen Ave. S.W., Albany, OR 97322 www.jacksonstreet.org/albany-house.

storage), high quality dust masks. Contact: Tamara Mullen, development coordinator; 541-753-3099, Ext. 104; tamara@appliedeco.org; www.appliedeco.org.

Janus House

Kids & Company of Linn County (Kidco Head Start)

Wishes: Janus House, at 606 S.W. Fifth St. in Corvallis, is a residential treatment facility and crisis/respite shelter for people with with a severe mental illness. The wish list includes new twin-size bedding (sheets, mattress pads, blankets and pillows), bar soap, shampoo, deodorant, laundry soap, dishwasher detergent and cleaning supplies. Cash donations may be made to purchase such items. Contact: Janus House staff, 541-753-9219.

June’s Kid’s Kloset Wishes: A nonprofit branch of Philomath Community Services, June’s Kid’s Kloset seeks donations of warm clothing to help children in need. The number of families in need has tripled in the last three years. The wish list includes nations of onesies, pajamas, underwear, socks, pants, sweaters and shoes. Donations may be dropped off at June’s Kids Kloset, 360 S. Ninth St., Philomath, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, or at the Philomath Liquor Store, 1604 Main St., 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Volunteers are also needed. Contact: Marti Staprans Barlow, 541-760-5996; philomathcommunityservices.org.

Institute for Applied Ecology Wishes: iPad or tablet, potting soil and fertilizer (new, in bags), digital camera, digital projector, light pickup truck, SUV, or minivan, 4W-drive automatic ATV, 10 foot ATV trailer, GPS enabled camera, GPS units (2), rain gear, trowels (6), pruners, backpack covers, small (portable) first aid kits, ergonomic desks (6), ergonomic chairs (6), gorilla racks (for seed storage), 20x20 canopy, tarps (2, 20x20 heavy duty and 2, 8x6 polytarp), broadcast seeder for ATV, secateurs (5), 6-foot tables (4), walk-in cooler or large cooler (for long term seed

Kidco Early Head Start Wishes: Two digital cameras (one for each classroom to take pictures in the classrooms to share with the families; up to eight toddler-size bike helmets; two crib-size mattresses. Contact: Heather Aldama, child & family development supervisor, Kidco Early Head Start, 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany, OR 97321; 541-917-4734; haldama@kidcoheadstart.org; www.kidcoheadstart.org/employment.html.

Wishes: Kidco’s Zeth Owen writes: “Dear readers of the Albany DemocratHerald, I write a letter unto you, asking kindly for things it takes to get through. The cold winter wind nips at the nose of Albany’s Head Start children, from head to toe. What do we need? Well if you would be so kind, we need donations of winter coats, shoes, gloves and toys spring to mind. All the gifts you that give would sure go a long way in this holiday season, Albany didn’t turn away.” Contact: Zeth Owen, 541-967-1044; 35140 Meadow Lane S.W., Albany, OR 97321; www.kidcoheadstart.org.

K-9 Homefinders & Rescue Wishes: The Albany-based organization’s mission is to rescue adoptable dogs from shelters, get them spayed/ neutered, microchipped, up to date on shots and any other medical care necessary, then to get them adopted into loving homes. Wishes include bleach, laundry soap (Gain), Dawn dish soap (blue original), dog food (Pedigree), dog treats (biscuits, chew types), chew toys (not stuffed), collars (any size), leashes (any size), Frontline, blankets, dog bed, puppy pads, towels, cotton balls/pads, cotton swabs, gift cards for any store, monetary donations to Linn Veterinary Hospital for K-9 homefinders (to assist with dogs’ vet care), K-9 Homefinders & Rescue. Contact: Fran Kreger, 541-926-5629, P.O. Box 2500 Albany, OR 97321; fran@k9homefinders.org; www.petfinder.com/shelters/ k9homefinders.html.

Lebanon Community Chorus Wishes: The chorus performs two concerts a year, a winter classical concert and a spring pops concert, with more than 40 singers in each.

Chorus funds come from concert proceeds, dues, donations and sponsors. The winter concert on Dec. 9 includes an instrumental ensemble. Our pops concert on April 21, 2013, with the theme “Time,” will be a benefit concert. The chorus has one wish: $1,000 to cover the cost of additional music rental for the instruments and sheet music for the spring. Contact: Tom and Anne Johnson, tomannej@gmail.com.

Lebanon Soup Kitchen Wishes: The Lebanon Soup Kitchen feeds and helps so many people every week and sometimes their need is greater than what we have to help them with,” says Genna Foster, Soup Kitchen secretary and volunteer. Here is a list that is always in demand: sleeping bags (these don't have to be new, just not a total wreck), clean blankets, laundry detergent, hand soap, dish soap, T-paper, paper towels, napkins, most paper products; all sizes of diapers; canned or fresh fruit; more than 40 turkeys and hams for food boxes that will be distributed. Contact: Genna Foster, 541-259-3221.

Linn Benton Food Share Wishes: The regional food bank distributes food to emergency food box agencies, emergency shelters and soup kitchens in Linn and Benton counties. Food Share is wishing for cash donations to buy bulk food and staple goods not received from donations. Contact: Mike Gibson, Food Share director; 541-758-2609; mgibson@communityservices.us.

Linn-Benton Volunteers/RSVP Wishes: Donations always needed and welcomed; used inkjet and toner cartridges; first-class postage stamps. Contact: Debbie Mode, SHIBA coordinator, Linn-Benton RSVP, 250 Broadalbin SW, Suite 2A, Albany, OR 97321, 541-812-0849, dmode@communityservices.us

Linn County Animal Rescue Wishes: The organization’s mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for abused, abandoned, neglected and elderly horses; to find all rehabilitated horses a healthy, happy, forever home for a second chance at life; to have a safe, loving environment for those that are not adoptable. Needed are: grain, wormers, feed buckets, fly strips, horse blankets, replacement straps for horse blankets, hand sanitizer, vet wraps, Hoofmaker, Cowboy Magic, Wonder Dust, alfalfa pellets, horse treats and financial contributions. All items and money are tax deductible; 100 percent goes to the horses; volunteer managed; no one gets paid. Contact: Linn County Animal

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Linn County Child Welfare Wishes: Unwrapped Christmas gifts for children in foster care. New, unwrapped gifts are needed for all ages. Gift cards are especially needed for teenagers to places such as Target, Walmart, Old Navy, Fred Meyer, Game Stop, Itunes, Regal Cinemas, McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Burger King and Subway. Gifts and gift cards can be dropped off at the following locations: DHS Child Welfare, 118 Second Ave. S.E. Ave, Albany; Albany Athletic Club, 380 Hickory St. N.W., Albany; Curves, Curves, 2221 Santiam Highway, S.E., Albany; Keller Williams Realty, 200 Ferry St S.W., Albany; Chase Bank, 75 E. Grant St., Lebanon. Contact: Pam Briggs, DHS Child Welfare; 541-791-5739; pam.briggs@state.or.us.

Little Promises Wishes: The child-care program is located in Sweet Home, where schools have gone to a four-day week and parents are seeking care for their children on Fridays. Little Promises implemented a program for school-age children on these days. One of the large parts of our program involves bikes and a large bike track. Most of the program’s bikes are often out of use due to age and quality. Little Promises has a wish for some new girls and boys bikes. Contact: Lindsay Walker, administrative assistant, 541-367-4350; www.littlepromiseschildrensprograms.com.

Love In the Name of Christ of Benton County Wishes: The organization offers a Christmas Store for clients who earn the right to shop there by doing volunteer work at schools, churches and other nonprofits. Needed are warm socks, sleeping bags (used or new), new underwear for children, men and women, games and puzzles, $5-10 gift cards (McDonalds, DQ, etc,); $10-15 gift cards to TJ Maxx or Ross for teen boys and girls; bike locks; game balls (basketballs or volleyballs); gifts for boys and girls ages 8-12. Contact: Wilma Van Schelven; 541-757-2707 or cell 541-760-4182; P.O. Box 270, Corvallis, OR 97339; 2330 N.W. Professional Drive, Corvallis, OR 97330.

Mary's River Gleaners Wishes: “We would like to get our parking lot graded or leveled,” says Gleaner Cookie Johnson. “When it rains, our building gets flooded. We

spend hours sweeping water out. We need donations or someone with the equipment to do this for us.” Contact: Cookie Johnson, 541-497-9019; Mary's River Gleaners, P.O. Box 2309, Corvallis. OR 97330.

Mid Valley Chapter of Oregon Green Free Wishes: The medical marijuana cardholder group in Linn and Benton counties is looking for a place to hold its monthly meetings for 30 to 90 people. “Our meetings require marijuana to be present and to be used,” says chapter president Michael Dee. “Patients need to know what strains work best for them. We provide a place for them to sample different strains and we provide a spot for clone exchanges, so people can grow the strains they need. I have had great difficulty finding places for us to meet. Our wish list is a meeting hall or restaurant that would close down for a few hours so we can set up security.” Contact: Michael Dee, 927 20th Ave S.W., Albany, OR 97321; 541-928-3351.

Mid Valley Gleaners Wishes: Mid Valley Gleaners is a local group of low-income families trying to feed themselves by helping themselves. We are supported only through fundraising activities and donations. This group is in need of an enclosed cargo trailer to transport food from the Linn Benton Food Share warehouse and haul gleaned firewood to our families who heat their homes with firewood; $900 to pay our facility rental for one year; gas vouchers for delivery of food to homebound individuals; monies to provide holiday food boxes. Contact: Reita Wyatt, coordinator, 541-979-5875; Mid Valley Gleaners, P.O. Box 1453, Albany, OR 97321.

Old Mill Center for Children and Families Wishes: Pull-ups and diapers, sizes 4-6; baby formula, toilet paper, laundry soap/fabric softener sheets, dish soap, juicer, stickers, new children's board books, children's books in Spanish, coffee, large electric teapot, gold/silver tempera paint, bird seed (deluxe mix from Wild Bird’s Unlimited), bird bath, gift cards to Book Bin, Fred Meyer, Toy Factory, Garland, Kmart, Amazon, Home Depot, Office Max; AA & AAA batteries, Velcro, wall clock, gallons of washable tempera paint, washable loveseat cover (brown, green, or blue), changing table sheets, Bopie pillow/cover, Pack-n-play sheets, Avent baby bottles and storage bags, baby receiving blankets.

Contact: Please drop gifts at 1650 S.W. 45th Place, Corvallis, or contact Jerilyn Opoien, 541-757-8068.

OSU Craft Center Wishes: The center, well-equipped adult arts facility open to the general public, wishes for donations to help purchase a Brent No. 16 rehabilitation pottery wheel. This wheel has a frame that is wheelchair accessible. This piece of specialized equipment would make throwing on a wheel possible for people who otherwise would not have the opportunity. It is a variable-speed power wheel with a frame that was designed in coordination with leading rehabilitation and therapy experts. The estimated cost plus shipping is $2,400. Contact: Susan Bourque, OSU Craft Center manager; 541-737-6371; OSU Craft Center, 10 MU East, Corvallis, OR 97331; http://mu.oregonstate.edu/craftcenter.

Pastoral Counseling Center of the Mid-Willamette Valley Wishes: (1) cash donations to help discount counseling fees for lowincome and uninsured clients, based on their need for care rather than their ability to pay; (2) locking two-drawer and four-drawer filing cabinets to store confidential information; (3) one sofa, easy chair, and floor lamp for our counseling office in Lebanon (4) gifts cards to Staples or Office Max for miscellaneous office supplies. Contact: Anthony Terndrup, clinical director; 602 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis, OR 97333; 541-753-9217; www.pccmidvalley.org.

Pet Adoption Network (PAN) Wishes: The small mid-valley nonprofit helps dogs in need to be “re-homed,” says PAN board member Pam Taylor. “We are receiving more and more requests from families with either financial or health problems that can’t continue to care for their 'fur kids' We also take in dogs that might not pass all the requirements at the local humane societies and give them the individual attention a rescue can provide. We are always accepting monetary donations to go toward spay/neutering and vetting incoming dogs. We are also in need of foster homes so we can help place more dogs.” Contact: Debbie Jackson, 541-929-5941 (evenings or leave message); 24474 Columbine Drive, Philomath, OR 97370; www.pan.petfinder.com.

Philomath Community Services Wishes: Safe shelving racks with wheels, warehouse shelving, service carts on wheels, totes with lids;

baggies, plastic wrap, freezer papers; children’s clothing, socks, underwear, diapers, blankets; hygiene supplies such as soaps, shampoos, razors, deodorants, tooth brushes and paste, toilet paper, paper towels; Christmas decorations, new toys and games, books, garden tools benches, drip irrigation supplies; chainsaws, gas cans, safety glasses, gloves; wood splitter, small shed, forklift. Contact: Debbie Thorpe, 541-609-0683; Philomath Community Services, 360 S. Ninth St. (P.O. Box 1334), Philomath, OR 97370; www.philomathcommunityservices.org.

Philomath Youth Activities Club Wishes: Ping-pong paddles, pingpong balls, jump ropes, arts/crafts supplies, construction paper, markers, washable poster paint, Pearler beads, beading/jewelry making supplies, glue sticks, Elmer’s Glue, embroidery thread, donations for a shuffle board game or air hockey table, kid size pool cues, Wii games and remotes, volleyballs, set of dark colored furniture for the movie/Wii room (2 couches, 1 chair, 2 love seats); Foosballs, air hockey paddles and pucks, footballs, basketballs, rechargeable AA batteries and charger. Contact: Sarah Woosley or Zola Baumann, 541-929-4040; 421 S. 19th St. (P.O. Box 1358), Philomath, OR 97370; www.philomathyouth-activities-club.org.

Planting Seeds of Change. Wishes: Planting Seeds of Change: An Edible Educational Endeavor works with 900 students weekly in the Lebanon School District garden, five teaching gardens and a production garden for cafeteria salad bars. “We are teaching our children and their families how to grow, cook and preserve their own organic food,” says program spokeswoman Sheryl Casteen. Students are in need of black rubber boots (child/adult sizes), garden gloves, especially child sizes, and garden hand tools. Contact: Sheryl Casteen, scasteen@centurytel.net or 541-258-4431.

SafeHaven Humane Society Wishes: Kirkland adult and small breed dog food, puppy chow, toys, non clumping cat litter, dry cat food, dog treats, bleach, paper towels, laundry detergent, copy paper. Cash donations also help day-today services for the animals: $250 covers veterinary services for the animals for three days, $165 neuters three dogs, $100 spays two cats, $50 feeds all of the animals for one day, $25 vaccinates one dog or one cat,

$10 microchips one dog or one cat. Contact: Chris Storm, executive director, Safehaven Humane Society, 33071 Highway 34 S.E., Albany, OR 97321; 541-928-2789; www.safehavenhumane.org.

Scroggins Mill Rural Heritage Wishes: Volunteers, building materials, cash donations to pay for professional engineering services, so construction can move forward (minor foundation, roofing, siding) or in-kind donation of services. The organization wants to preserve the historic Scroggins Mill in Lebanon to create a local museum/interpretive learning center, community meeting place, showcase for two rail cars and beautify the site with a public-use park. Contact: Pete Boucot, 541-974-1416; Scroggins Mill Rural Heritage, P.O. Box 2095, Lebanon, OR 97355; scrogginsmill.org; info@scrogginsmill.org.

Senior Dog Rescue of Oregon Wishes: Volunteers – no experience needed, foster homes, forever homes, donations for food and veterinary care, collars and leashes, a new van for dog transport, any vehicle (car, truck motorcycle), running or not. Contact: Sue Faria, executive director, P.O. Box 1051, Philomath, OR 97370; 541-908-2331; www.SDROregon.com; SDROregon@gmail.com.

Sharing Hands Wishes: Office swivel chair, 10 reams of white 20-pound copy paper, two reams of goldenrod 20-pound copy paper, HP printer cartridges No. 96 and No. 97, cash register with receipt and tape printing capabilities, rolls of transparent packing tape, box of No. 10 envelopes, nonperishable unexpired food items of all kinds, disposable diapers, Depends. Contact: Don Andrews, executive director, Sharing Hands, P.O. Box 335, Brownsville, OR 97327; 541-990-0493.

St. Vincent de Paul food pantry, Corvallis Wishes: The food pantry provides emergency food boxes to about 180 families each month. The wish list includes: canned fruits and vegetables, soups beans, tuna fish; macaroni and cheese, hot/cold cereals, sugar, coffee and tea, condiments, cake mixes, jams and jellies, cookies/desserts and crackers; toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, shampoo, soap, toilet and facial tissues, paper towels, diapers, dish/laundry detergents. Contact: Linda, St. Vincent de Paul Manager, 501 N.W. 25th St., Corvallis, OR 97330; 541-757-1988, Ext. 317.

St. Vincent de Paul, Lebanon Wishes: The organization conducts a Christmas gift program for the children of its low-income clients living in the Lebanon area. Last year, St. Vincent de Paul provided 336 children with gifts. This year’s wish list includes new toys, socks and underware for school-age, toddlers and infants. Contact: Betty Dadey, 541-410-8153; St. Vincent de Paul, 100 Main St., Lebanon, OR 97355; 541-451-2122.

Sunshine Industries Unlimited Wishes: The following items will help adults with disabilites through educational and job training opportunities: Boxes of copy paper, No. 2 pencils, colored markers and pencils, pens; counter top mixer, cookware, bakeware, 2-quart measuring cup, electric knife, microwave, mixing bowls, wooden spoons, dish towels/ cloths, cookie sheets, cupcake pans, bread pans, wooden and rubber spatulas, ice cream scoop, 1-quart, 2-quart, 1-gallon airtight containers; sewing machine, thread (all colors), fabric, easy craft patterns; rakes, hoes, pitchforks, string trimmer, 3-gallon backpack sprayer, gas-powered pole saw; men’s and women’s winter coats; a new or used greenhouse (16-by-20 feet or 16-by-30 feet). Contact: Director Roseanne Lupoli, 541-367-2765; sunshineindustriesunlimited.com.

Sweet Home Community Singing Christmas Tree Wishes: The Singing Christmas Tree has been saving to complete sound and lighting systems. “We have approximately $1,500 in reserve, operating on annual budget of less than $5,000 provided by our audiences and generous Linn County businesses,” says Susan Olson, program coordinator. “We could use funds to purchase microphones and cables, including a stage snake, as well as a manual light dimming system, items we must rent each year." Contact: Susan Olson, 541-367-4639, Sweet Home Singing Christmas Tree, P.O. Box 554, Sweet Home, OR 97386.

Sweet Home Genealogical Society Wishes: Eight office desk chairs, four 4-5 drawer file cabinets, two bookshelves (6 feet by 30 or 36 inches wide). Contact: Marge Lillich, president, 1223 Kalmia St, Sweet Home, OR, 97386; phone 541-367-5034; email shgenealogy@centurytel.net; www.shgenealogy.com.

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Wishes: Crayola Washable Markers, Crayola Twistable colored pencils, Crayola Twistable crayons, drawing and painting pads of paper, water colors & brushes, tempura paints, stress balls, Silly putty or Flarp, Rubik’s cube, puzzle for kids and teens, blank journals (no spiral edges), decks of cards, boom box radio &/or CD players, MPS players, iTunes cards, earbuds, plastic crochet hooks and yarn, basketballs, disc gold putters and drivers, gift cards to Kmart, Fred Meyer, Ross Contact: Cheri Galvin; 541-758-5953; 4455 N.E. Highway 20, Corvallis, 97330.

Vina Moses Center Christmas Program Wishes: Toys for children ages 12 and under, nonperishable food, cash to buy perishable food (make checks payable to Vina Moses Center), volunteers to sort, display and assemble boxes from Dec. 3-21; drivers to deliver food and toys on Dec. 15. Contact: Alice Mills, 541-753-1420; 1644 N.W. Arthur Ave., Corvallis OR 97330; morrowam@comcast.net.

Volunteer Caregivers Wishes: Volunteer Caregivers in Albany serves the senior community. “Our wish is to have a donated storage unit from a facility in Albany in order to collect and store items for our annual rummage sale, says Director Suzanne Driver. “As a small agency, we cannot afford storage fees and sometimes have to turn down items because there is no place to put them.” Also needed is a small storage space to keep medical and incontinent supplies provided to those in need. Contact: Suzanne Driver, Volunteer Caregivers, 930 Queen Ave. S.W., Albany, OR 97321; 541-928-2173; Volcaregivers@aol.com.

YouthBuild Wishes: The program serving teens and young adults ages 16-24 does construction service in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, as well as outdoor service learning projects. The wish list includes heavy-duty raincoats (rubber) with hoods and rubber wader-style pants for the students so they don’t get soaked. Contact: Cindel Mikesell, 541-704-7815, or CMikesell@communityservices.us.

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Wishes: Sponsors for students; picnic tables, lawn furniture, canopies, folding chairs, sprinkler system, flag; walk-in refrigerator/freezer, bowls, plates, pans, paper napkins, 8 oz. plastic cups, paper plates, plastic utensils; Vitamin C, Kleenex; toilet paper, sanitation wipes, garbage bags, paper towels, brooms, mopheads, Febreze; staplers, paper, envelopes, stamps, Scotch tape, masking tape, pens, scissors; computers, software, network server; office chairs, floor shampooer, vacuum cleaner; stamps, stationery, greeting cards, notebooks, paper, pens; donations to purchase books; towels, washrags, kitchen towels; twin-size bedding, pillows, pillowcases, comforters, sheets; pickup, mini vans or 12-15 person vans; cars, trailers, boats and motorcycles donated for resale. Contact: Teen Challenge Pacific Northwest, Willamette Valey Men’s Center, 31700 Fayetteville Drive, PO Box 108, Shedd, OR 97377; 541-491-1002.

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Nov. 28 Philomath Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony — 6:30 p.m., on the lawn of the Benton County Historical Museum, 1101 Main St., Philomath. Event includes hot chocolate, musical performances by Philomath Elementary and Middle School, and the ceremonial countdown to the tree lighting. Special guests: Corvallis Knights mascot Mack the Knight, the 2013 Frolic & Rodeo Queen, and the arrival of Santa in an antique fire truck. Museum open until 8 p.m.

Nov. 29 “Cool Yule” — 7 p.m., Lebanon High School auditorium. Cost: $5 per person. At intermission the audience can purchase hot chocolate or wassail. All proceeds go to the Lebanon High School performing arts programs.

Nov. 30 Pictures with the Christmas Bear — 4 to 6 p.m., East Linn Museum, 746 Long St., Sweet Home. Cost: starts at $2. Info: 541-367-6186. Sweet Home Christmas Lighting Events — 5 p.m., lighting events at three locations: Clover Park, East Linn Museum and Chamber of Commerce. Info: 541-367-6186. Winter’s Eve Corvallis — 5 to 10 p.m., downtown Corvallis, Madison Avenue between Second and Third streets. Attendees will enjoy shopping discounts, beer, wine, fine food sampling and coffee. The event takes place in a heated tent with food from local restaurants, a silent auction, specialty food mixes, plus cards and an ornament featuring artwork by Jan Roberts-Dominguez. Cost: $40, or $45 the night of the event. Tickets: Clothes Tree, Inkwell Home Store, Rice’s Pharmacy, Schmidt’s Garden Center and WineStyles.

Women of Faith Christmas Simulcast — 7 to 9:30 p.m., 2450 Applegate St., Philomath, with Shelia Walsh, Kari Jobe, Francis Chan, Point of Grace, Lisa Harper, Rachel Chan, Jack Graham and Anthem Lights. Light refreshments will be served. Free. Tickets: plcsec@yahoo.com or 541-929-5504.

Nov. 30-Dec. 2 Imagine Coffee Christmas Dessert Theater — 7 p.m., dessert, 7:30 p.m., performance, Friday; 2:30 p.m. dessert, 3 p.m., performance, and 7 p.m., dessert, 7:30 p.m., performance, Saturday; and 2:30 p.m. dessert, 3 p.m., performance, Sunday. Imagine Coffee, 5460 S.W. Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. Fundraiser supporting children affected by Hurricane Sandy. Cost: $10 individual, $25 family, includes beverage and dessert. Info: 541-286-4340 or imagine.cof@gmail.com.

Nov. 30, Dec. 1-4 Corvallis Nativity Festival — 1 to 8:30 p.m. daily, 4141 N.W. Harrison St., Corvallis. Live background music, nativities displayed within areas representing the continents of the world, puppet show, children’s room, Spanish emphasis on Saturday evening with a concert in Spanish at 5 p.m., dual language hosts and hostesses, and Spanish translation of the puppet show. Also, at 7 p.m. Monday, a “Messiah” sing-along.

Nov. 30-Dec. 14 Christmas Storybook Land — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 1 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 (special hours), Linn County Fair & Expo Center, Cascade Livestock Building, 3700 Knox Butte Road, Albany. Dress warmly. Free. Please bring canned food to donate.

Dec. 1 “Cool Yule” — 7 p.m., Lebanon High School auditorium. Cost: $5 per person. At intermission the audience can purchase hot chocolate or wassail. All proceeds go to the Lebanon High School performing arts program. Terra Madre Day Local Holiday Food Fair — 3 to 7 p.m., Benton County Fairgrounds, Corvallis. Sponsored by Slow Food Corvallis and Ten Rivers Food Web. Free. Features live music, Pheasant Court Winery, Oregon Trail Brewery, Gathering Together Farm, Pacific Sourdough and more. Enjoy a dinner for purchase prepared by Slow Food Corvallis, and face painting and tasting tables for children and adults. Proceeds from the event support Ten Rivers Food Web’s “That’s My Farmer SNAP Incentive Program” and the SAGE Garden. Info: http://tenriversfoodweb.org/home. Friends of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Holiday Book Sale — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., main meeting room. Features a selection of high-quality books (fiction, nonfiction and children’s); proceeds will benefit programs and services of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, including the branch libraries. Info: Marlys Amundson at marlysa@gmail.com or 541-207-8428. Fourth Annual Breakfast with Santa — 8 to 10 a.m., Albany Applebee’s, 1525 Geary St. S.E. Soroptimist International of Albany fundraiser to provide gifts for children, care items for homeless and families in need, and to purchase clothing and school supplies for local children. All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. Cost: Adults, $7; kids 5 and under, $5. Tickets: Purchased from a Soroptimist member, at the door or by preordering by emailing siofalbany@gmail.com. Sweet Home Alumni Foundation “Trees for Scholarships” Auction — 6 to 8:30 p.m., Sweet Home High School cafeteria, 1641 Long St. Live, decorated trees, sponsored and designed by businesses and individuals, will be available for bid. From 6 to 7:30 p.m., silent auction. Features wreaths and centerpieces, baked goods, handcrafted items and theme baskets. At 7:30 p.m., live auction. Cost: $15. All proceeds go to support college scholarships for Sweet Home High School graduating seniors. Info: 541-401-3148.

Dec. 1-2 Old Fashioned Christmas Parlor Photos — 2 to 4 p.m., East Linn Museum, 746 Long St., Sweet Home. Cost: Photo packages start at $12. Benefits East Linn Museum. Info: 541-367-6186.

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Dec. 2 Albany Downtown Twice Around Christmas Parade — 5 p.m. The parade route: First Avenue from Broadalbin to Washington, turn left onto Second Avenue, left on Broadalbin to First and around again. Lighting of the Community Christmas tree follows the parade.

Dec. 4 Festival of Lights — 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 114 S.W. Eighth St., Corvallis. Free holiday concert featuring local choirs and dancers. Corvallis High School Spartacappela, the Corvallis Community Choir, Master's Men, Halau Pu’uwai O KeKuawa, and the Heart of the Valley Children’s and Festival Choirs will be performing. Service of Remembrance — 6 p.m., Dennis Hall at First Presbyterian Church, 114 S.W. Eighth St., Corvallis. Celebration of the lives of those who have died during the past year, as well as others who have died in previous years, through the reading of their names and showing of a slide show with pictures. Info: Benton Hospice Service, 541-757-9616 or bhs@bentonhospice.org.

Dec. 6 Evening of Celtic Music — 7 p.m., Austin Auditorium at LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University campus. The concert features Jeff Johnson (vocals and keyboard), Brian Dunning (flutes and whistles) and Wendy Goodwin (violin). Free, with a donation opportunity provided for Friends of the Family Ministries’ programs. Info: www.fofm.org.

Dec. 7 LBCC Benton Center Pottery Sale — 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Benton Center Ceramics Studio, 757 N.W. Polk Ave., Corvallis. Supports the LBCC ceramics studio. Ceramics faculty, students and instructional assistants from LBCC will showcase their work and offer raku, high fire, salt and wood fire pieces for sale. Selection includes vases and flowerpots, useable tableware, small sculptures and more. Pictures with the Christmas Bear — 4 to 6 p.m., East Linn Museum, 746 Long St., Sweet Home. Cost: starts at $2. Info: 541-367-6186.

Dec. 7-9 Sweet Home Singing Christmas Tree — 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a matinee at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sweet Home High School Auditorium, 1641 Long St. At the intermission Santa will be there for kids to visit. Raffles feature a homemade quilt and a fully decorated Christmas tree, along with a variety of things donated by tree members and members of the community. Free. Donations will be accepted.

Dec. 8 Christmas Sing-Along — 7 p.m., Church of Christ, 2020 N.W. Circle Blvd., Corvallis. Sing various Christmas songs highlighted by the “Hallelujah Chorus.” Cakes, pies and cookies. Free. Donations are expected. Info: 541-758-4456. Festival of Trees Gala and Auction — 6 to

9 p.m., CH2M Hill Alumni Center on the Oregon State University campus, Corvallis. Decorated trees sponsored and decorated by local businesses to be auctioned to the highest bidder. Holiday boutique; raffle prizes; appetizer buffet; Oregon wines and microbrews; desserts and coffee at evening’s end; OSU athlete valet parking; and OSU “Outspoken” men’s a cappella group entertaining. Tickets: $40 per person or $70 per couple. Tickets at Grass Roots, Rice’s, online at Ticket Tomato. com. Info: Community Outreach, 541-758-3000. Friends of the Library Alsea Holiday Book Sale — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Alsea Community Library, Community Room. Features a selection of high-quality books (fiction, nonfiction and children’s). Proceeds will benefit programs and services of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, including the branch libraries. Info: Stefani McRae-Dickey, mcraedic@peak.org or 541-929-7988. Holiday Family Pictures with Santa — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Old Mill Center, 1650 S.W. 45th Place, Corvallis. Contact Old Mill Center for an appointment or walk-ins welcome. Info: 541-757-8068 or jerilyn_opoien@oldmillcenter.org. Picture packages start at $19. Proceeds benefit Old Mill Center for Children & Families. “Holiday Treats and Some Sweets” — 2 and 6 p.m., Russell Tripp Performance Center, LBCC, Albany. Holiday dances to warm your heart, and a dessert potluck to fill the tummy. Tickets: $5, available at Legacy Ballet, Monday through Friday, 3:30 to 6 p.m. and at the door. Info: 541-791-9078 or legacyballet@q.com. Scio Sheepskin Revue “A Fixed Christmas” — 7 p.m., ZCBJ Hall, Main Street, Scio. Play; a Christmas story by Paul Toews; guest musicians; a carol sing-along; and the children in the audience will join in a candlelight procession. Friends of the Library will sell coffee and cookies at intermission. Info: Jocelyn Wagner, 503-394-3643. Sweet Home Christmas Parade — 11 a.m., starts at 22nd and Long and continues down Long Street. Free. Info: 541-367-6186. Winter Light Festival — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Corvallis Waldorf School, 3855 N.E. Highway 20, Corvallis. The festival features live music, crafts, puppet shows and delicious food. Free; tickets for activities can be purchased at the school. Info: 541-758-4674.

Dec. 9 Christmas Parlour Tour — 2 to 7 p.m., downtown Albany. Self-guided tour will feature several historic homes that have been restored and decorated for the holidays. Entertainment includes: Father Christmas; the Monteith House Museum; a fire lit in the Carnegie Library; piano and viola Christmas music played at the United Presbyterian Church; Chafin Farms horse-drawn wagon. Tickets: $15 for adults; $12 for seniors; and $10 for Monteith Historical Society members. Children younger than 12 are admitted free with a paid adult. Proceeds benefit the Monteith House Museum. Info: Albany Visitors Association, 541-928-0911, or www.albanyvisitors.com. Festival of Trees Family Day — noon to 4 p.m., CH2M Hill Alumni Center on the Oregon State University campus, Corvallis. View the trees, pictures with Santa, holiday treats, music from local choirs. Cost: $10 per family. Tickets at the door. Lebanon Community Chorus Winter Concert — 3 p.m., First Assembly of God, Lebanon. Features John Rutter’s “Mass of the Children,” and showcases Lebanon High School’s Chamber Choir and an ensemble of local area musicians. Tickets at the door, or via Stainthorp’s Music, Lebanon Chamber of Commerce or Umpqua Bank in Lebanon. Cost: $8 for general admission; $5 for students and seniors.

Dec. 11 Corvallis Community Band Holiday Concert — 7 p.m., First United Methodist Community Center, 165 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Features a selection of sounds of the season, sing-alongs, old classics and new pop standards. Special guest groups, Willamette Apprentice Ballet and the Jubilate Bell Choir of the First United Methodist Church. Free. Info: c-cband.org.

Dec. 13-15 “Nutcracker” — 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday; and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, LBCC’s Russell Tripp Performance Center, Albany. Tickets: $12, available online at www. linnbenton.edu/go/tickets and at the LBCC box office starting Dec. 3. Info: Legacy Ballet, 541-791-9078 or legacyballet@q.com, or LBCC 541-917-4531.

Benton Hospice Service of Remembrance Join us Tuesday, December 4 at 6:00 pm for a celebration of the lives of those who have died through the reading of their names, the displaying of photos, and a symbolic lighting of lights. Held at Dennis Hall at the First Presbyterian Church, 114 SW 8th Street in Corvallis. The entire community is invited to attend and to add the name of someone who died. The person need not have been on hospice service. For more information call 541-757-9616. Serving patients, families and communities in Linn & Benton counties since 1980

Dec. 14-15 Live Nativity and Carriage Rides — 5 to 7 p.m., East Linn Museum, 746 Long St., Sweet Home. Free; donations welcome. Info: 541-367-6186.

Dec. 14-16 Albany First Church of God Live Nativity — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., on display on North Albany Road and Hickory Street, across from the Chevron station. Drive through to view the three scenes that will depict the birth of Christ. Free. Info: Carol Walters, 541-619-8672.

Dec. 15 Breakfast with Santa — 8 to 10 a.m., Chintimini Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave., Corvallis. Light breakfast and refreshments before Santa makes his visit. Get your photo and a gift from Santa. Fundraiser for the senior center. Cost: $15 per participant. “Sugar Plum Fairy Ball” — noon to 1 p.m., LinnBenton Community College, Albany. Young children will hear the story of “The Nutcracker” and get to visit with characters from the ballet. Featuring arts and crafts, games and refreshments. Tickets: $8 per child (parents attend free). Tickets available at Legacy Ballet from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Info: 541-791-9078 or legacyballet@q.com.

Dec. 16 Corvallis Elks Lodge Annual Children’s Christmas Party — 1 to 3 p.m., Corvallis Elks Lodge, corner of Ninth Street and Grant Avenue. Games, pizza and other snacks, beverages, entertainment, a goodie bag for each child and a visit from Santa. Info: 541-758-0222. Corvallis Repertory Singers Candlelight & Carols — 4 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1165 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis. “Hodie” by Vaughan Williams, plus carols old and new with strings and organ, conducted by Steven M. Zielke. Please bring nonperishable food items for singers to deliver to Linn Benton Food Share. Tickets: $20/$15 at Grass Roots, Gracewinds, Troubadour, WineStyles, Sid Stevens in Albany. Students free with ID if space allows. Online at TicketTomato.com. Up to two tickets at $5 each to holders of Oregon Trail Card. Willamette Valley Concert Band Christmas Concert — 2 p.m., Linn-Benton Community College’s Russell Tripp Performance Center, 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany. The 80-minute concert will feature a wide variety of old and newer Christmas music. Free. Audience members may make a free-will donation at the door to help defray costs. Info: www.wvcband.org; 503-838-3474 or look for Willamette Valley Concert Band on Facebook.

Dec. 22 Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus — 5 to 7 p.m., East Linn Museum, 746 Long St., Sweet Home. Free; donations welcome. Info: 541-367-6186.

Jan. 1 Third annual Heart of the Valley Runners Resolution Run 5K Run/Walk — The run/walk will begin at 10 a.m. at Avery Park, Thompson Shelter. Free. Info: Jeff, 541-231-9723 or jefft91@comcast.net.

A production of the Mid-Valley Newspapers' Advertising Department, November 27, 2012

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