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Six Math Projects that Make Summer Count Lazy summer days give kids a chance to unwind, but time out of school causes kids to forget academics. The National Summer Learning Association reports students lose an average of two months’ learning during summer break, and math concepts take the hardest hit. Losses are greatest for kids who are already struggling. The good news? Fun, at-home math projects using inexpensive supplies can prevent summer learning loss – and you don’t have to be a mathematical genius to supervise them. Let these easy ideas inspire you. Age Group: Preschool Activity #1: Scavenger Hunt How To: Take a hike with your child and collect a variety of items like pinecones and leaves, rocks, sticks, and feathers. “Preschoolers learn best when they explore natural materials with their senses,” says Lorayne Carbon, M.Ed., Director of the Early Childhood Center at Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York. Let kids sort and display their finds. Your child might organize objects from smallest to largest or group them by texture or color. Sequencing skills take off in toddlerhood, and kids love arranging and rearranging special objects.

Let them sell lemonade! Measuring ingredients, making change, and counting the profits all reinforce math learning. Stock kids’ cash box with pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters – an empty drawer organizer or egg carton provides separate compartments for each kind of coin. At the end of the sale, kids can count and roll their coins to take to the bank or make life a little sweeter by donating profits to a local charity.

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Activity #2: Sink or Swim? How To: Collect a box of water-safe objects from around the house, such as apples, eggs, pennies, toy balls, small cars or blocks and natural items like seashells and small logs. Use a large bucket of water or a backyard kiddie pool to experiment. Ask budding scientists to guess whether each object will sink or stay afloat. Record their predictions and the observed results in a simple chart to capture their learning. Take care to keep electronics and books out of reach. Your preschooler may plop your cell phone into the pool and yell “sink!” before you can rush to the rescue. Age Group: Kindergarten to 3rd Grade Activity #3: Measure Up How To: Teach and reinforce measurement concepts including cups, pints, quarts and gallons at the water table or in the sand box. Provide a collection of measuring utensils of varied shapes and sizes and let kids explore how many cups are in a pint and how many pints are in a gallon. See whether tall, skinny vessels hold more than short, fat ones. When kids’ interest wanes, head back inside and show them how to build a measurement man out of colored paper. Find detailed directions at www. mathwire.com/measurement/measurementman. pdf. Visualization helps students remember and apply measurement concepts when they’re solving word problems at school or cooking up fun in the kitchen. Activity #4: Fish Out of Water How To: Cut out and decorate paper fish or use goldfish-shaped snack crackers as game pieces. You’ll need 20 fish for each player. Give each child a clear glass bowl or print a game board from www.mathwire.com/games/ fishoutofwater.pdf. Each player rolls a single die on each turn. The number rolled tells the child how many fish to return to the water and the first player to

get all his fish back in the water wins the game. Make this more challenging by requiring players to get the exact number of fish remaining on their final roll (if they have only three fish left, they must roll a 3 to win). Ask the winner to count his fish for confirmation so you’re sure the winner didn’t nibble her way to victory. Age Group: 4th to 6th Grade Activity #5: Balloon Rocket Car Race How To: Put engineering skills to work with some materials gleaned from the recycling bin. You’ll need plastic water or soda bottles and lids, drinking straws, wooden skewers, balloons and duct tape to make these cool rocket cars. Find detailed instructions and a video demonstration at www.hometrainingtools.com. Give kids enough materials to make several cars, using different-sized balloons and smaller or larger sized nozzles. Let them test how far their cars go on a flat surface like the driveway or sidewalk, using a tape measure and chalk to mark distances. Record results on a spreadsheet and have kids calculate the shortest and longest trials, the average length traveled, and the time it takes rocket cars to travel a set distance

(kids may need a stop watch and some help to do this). Go all out and host a neighborhood rocket car derby with prizes for best design and distance. Activity #6: Million Dollar Spending Spree How To: Give each child a pretend bank balance of $1,000,000, and challenge her to spend it in a specific period of time. Kids might finance a dream vacation, build or buy a new home, or create a financial plan to address an important social issue. Set spending rules that make this project fun and challenging for your child. You might require kids to donate 10% to a church or charity, or set aside a certain percentage for college education costs. See teacher’s ideas at www.proteacher.net. Post the rules and put kids to work. By the end of the project period, each child should produce an itemized spending plan with a photo of each item and an expense tally. The million-dollar spending spree gets kids excited about research and engaged with numbers. It also facilitates great family conversations about values and decision making.

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Affectionate, Less Controlling Mothers Have Strongest Relationships with Their Children Researchers at the University of Missouri have found that the more directive mothers were during play, the less engaged children were with them and the more negative emotions the children displayed toward their mothers. “Children flourish when they have opportunities to make choices about what they do, particularly in play situations,” said Jean Ispa, lead author of the study and professor of human development and family studies at MU. “Mothers who are highly directive do not allow that kind of choice.” Mothers often think they are helping their children by correcting them, but they actually are limiting their children’s creativity and possibly making their children enjoy being with them less, Ispa said. The researchers also evaluated how affectionate the mothers were to their children and found that higher levels of warmth reduced the negative effects of directiveness. To benefit their children’s development, mothers should show affection to their children while supporting their play, as well as limit the extent to which they dictate exactly how their children should play, Ispa said.

Parents’ TV Viewing Habits Influence Kids’ Screen Time The amount of time that children and teens spend watching television may have more to do with their parents’ TV habits than with family media rules or the location of TVs within the home, according to a study in the August 2013 issue of Pediatrics. On average, parents spent about four hours per day watching television; those parents who watched more TV also had children who watched more. Each hour of parental TV time resulted in almost an additional half hour of viewing time for their children. Parents’ TV viewing time had a stronger connection to children’s viewing time than did other factors such as rules about time limits, whether the children had a TV in the bedroom, and co-viewing. Additionally, adolescents reported their average daily screen time was nearly an hour more than their parents had estimated.

Toddlers’ Speech Is Far More Advanced Than Previously Thought Research by a Newcastle University expert has shown that toddlers’ speech is far more advanced than previously believed. Dr. Cristina Dye, a lecturer in child language development, found that two- to three- year-olds use elements of grammar far sooner than expected. Using advanced recording technology, Dye found that children were using “little words” which form the skeleton of sentences, such as a, an, can, is, and an, far sooner than previously thought. Dr. Dye said: “Many of the toddlers we studied made a small sound, a soft breath, or a pause, at exactly the place that a grammatical word would normally be uttered. The fact that this sound was always produced in the correct place in the sentence leads us to believe that young children are knowledgeable of grammatical words. They are far more sophisticated in their grammatical competence than we ever understood.”

Vietnamese Babies Often out of Diapers at Nine Months Western parents have grown accustomed to the idea that parents need to wait until babies are close to the age of three to potty train. But a recent study documented that in Vietnam potty training starts at birth and the need for diapers is usually eliminated by nine months of age. The Vietnamese technique is based on learning to be sensitive to when the baby needs to urinate. “The woman then makes a special whistling sound to remind her baby,” Anna-Lena Hellström, author of the study says. “The whistling method starts at birth and serves as an increasingly powerful means of communication as time goes on.” Women notice signs of progress by time their babies are three months old. Most babies can use the potty on their own by nine months of age if they are reminded, and they can generally take care of all their toileting needs by the age of two. Not only does eliminating the need for diapers save money and remove one practical chore for parents, but the baby’s ability to control its bladder improves efficiency and reduces the risk of urinary tract infection, researchers say.

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Rylee 8 years old “The big bouncy house with the slide.”

Brayden 4 years old “The bouncy thing with the slide.”

Erin 10 years old “I liked the Barnyard Olympics with wheelbarrow races and a milk chugging contest. Also showing my rabbit for 4-H and decorating. ”

Caregiving Dads Treated Disrespectfully at Work, New Study Finds New studies show that middle-class men who take on non-traditional caregiving roles are treated more poorly at work than men who stick closer to traditional gender norms in the family. The hours worked by these men “are no different than other employees’, but their co-workers appear to be picking up on their non-traditional caregiving roles and treat them” with less respect, says Prof. Jennifer Berdahl of the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, who co-authored the overview study. Overall, research has found negative consequences for any employee who violates traditional gender roles when it comes to having a family. The least harassed were the fathers and mothers who followed more traditional gender norms. The most harassed were women without children and mothers with non-traditional caregiving arrangements. The results suggest that how well a worker performs their gender role in the home has more bearing on how they are treated at work than how well that worker performs their job. As a result, men and women are likely to feel pressure at work to conform to traditional roles at home.

Emily 8 years old “The Guinea pigs being shown for 4-H. ”

Childhood ADHA Increases Risk of Adult Obesity A recent study in the June 2013 issue of Pediatrics found that men with childhood ADHD are twice as likely to experience higher BMI and obesity rates in adulthood than men without childhood ADHD. The authors speculate that one of the reasons for the correlation between the diagnosis of ADHD in childhood and increased risk of obesity later in life is a lack of impulse control and poor planning skills, symptoms often associated with ADHD. This could lead to poor eating habits and food choices. Inability to maintain a regular eating pattern also could be a cause. The study found that socioeconomic status and whether the adult male had persistent, versus remittent, ADHD did not affect the outcome of increased weight status – the risk still remained.

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Education

Banish Back-to-School Jitters Ease first-day nerves for the best school year yet New teachers, new friends, and new routines: the first day of school is loaded with fresh experiences and chock-full of excitement. It can also be filled with anxiety, particularly for young children or those transitioning to a new school. Kids who feel uneasy about school starting may be reluctant to attend, or they might display their anxiety by acting out. Fortunately, parents can help ease first-day-of-school jitters and pave the way for school-yearsuccess with some advance preparation. Schedule Sync Kids will have an easier time adjusting to the new school year if their inner rhythms are in sync. To help them make a smooth transition, establish a school-year bedtime and wakeup time a couple of weeks before school begins. Prepare kids for busy mornings by practicing the morning routine of getting up, dressing, and eating breakfast at the time they’ll be getting ready for school. New Traditions Give kids something to look forward to after the exciting, worryprovoking first day. Start a new tradition of a fun dinner or dessert out, where each child can share their favorite part of the first day of school and set one goal for the upcoming year. Jot down their

goals and post them at home. Getting through a tough morning may be easier if a child knows he can look forward to a fun treat at the day’s end. Preview New Digs It’s natural for kids to feel anxious when they don’t have a clue what the school day will hold. Visiting their new classroom in advance can help quell these worries. Even better: contact the school to see if they can meet their new teacher before the first day. During your school visit, give them a mini tour. In addition to their classroom, show them the cafeteria, library and front office. Make sure they know where they’ll get on the bus or where you’ll pick them up each afternoon. Knowing what to expect when school begins will help anxious kids feel more at ease. Facilitate Friendships According to child and family psychologist Laura Grashow, Psy.D., having friends and being accepted by peers is a very important part of the school experience. “Depending upon the age of the child, parents can take an active role in facilitating friendships at school,” she says. Help prepare kids for school-year socializing by getting together with classmates prior to the start of class, and reminding them that they’ll be seeing their familiar school friends again soon. Share Back-to-School Prep Shouldering some responsibility for back-to-school preparations helps kids feel more empowered and excited about the big day. Arrange a fun back-to-

school shopping trip, and allow them to pick out their own backpacks, shoes, and school supplies. Have kids help you with back-to-school chores; let them check items off their back-to-school supply list, sort school paperwork, and plan lunch menus. Practice Makes Perfect Save your breath; talking too much about the first day of school contributes to pressure and first-day jitters. It’s far more important to actually practice these strategies than it is to talk about them. Don’t Overshare If you’re nervous about the first day of school, kids will almost certainly be nervous too. Kids easily pick up on parental anxiety. Instead of worrying about the beginning of school, concentrate on enjoying what’s left of summer with your kids. Take the focus off school starting by planning a latesummer camping adventure, beach trip, or barbeque. Model Self-Discipline Parents can help kids develop a positive attitude about attending school by modeling a productive, satisfied relationship with their own work and responsibilities, says Grashow. When kids see that a daily routine can be a source of fulfillment and fun, they’ll feel good about attending school. And you can feel good about starting the school year off right.

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Is Online Learning Right for Your Student? Oregon Virtual Academy Head of School, Jim Moyer, Shares About What Families Can Expect The Future of Education Every child is different. Your child might be a math whiz, but not exactly adore writing. She might be gregarious in classroom discussions, or learn best in a quiet, concentrated environment. Out of necessity, most students in a classroom have to move at basically the same pace, but that leaves some students behind and others bored at times. Each classroom must try to find a middle ground best suited for most students. Not every student fits into that middle ground. Fortunately, Oregon parents have a choice of education solutions including cyber schools, home schooling, and charter schools when they are seeking a change from a traditional classroom. More Oregon parents are choosing technology to tailor a child’s education and create the very best fit for his or her strengths, learning styles, and challenges. Whether you call them virtual schools, cyber classrooms or online education, full-time online schools like Oregon Virtual Academy (ORVA) and Insight School of Oregon (ISOR) offer individualized education that helps students thrive in their own way. For example, Oregon Virtual Academy and Insight School of Oregon are both statewide, K-12, public charter school options that are no-cost. Students go to school full-time online and work with Oregon-certified teachers and an Individualized Learning Plan through an award-winning, mastery-based curriculum from K12. Students work with teachers and attend online classes with their peers where they engage in class discussions, raise their hands virtually to ask questions, and interact via a web-based whiteboard. But the technology goes beyond a web classroom. A student who grasps a math concept quickly can move ahead to the next lesson, or use the time to switch to another subject like history where he or she might need a little more help and concentration. He could then work one-on-one with teachers, usually via web or phone, during extensive ‘office hours’ to ask questions and to get clarification to master the history lesson before moving on. Building knowledge with masterybased learning Mastery-based learning is an important distinction. One student might immediately understand how the earth’s rotation causes seasons and a more visual child might need

to see a diagram of the planet’s rotational axis. Too often that means either one student is bored or the other finds the class moving on even when he or she hasn’t quite grasped the concept. With online learning, the first student could move ahead online and explore the NASA website or move on to the next lesson, while the second could take the time to work with the curriculum and the teacher to truly get the science in a way he or she can understand. The online environment also makes it simple to access extensive resources on a subject at the click of a mouse. When a student advances to the next level of the curriculum, he or she has truly mastered the material, which sets the student up for success in the next level of learning. Going beyond asking about homework With online learning, parents can also be much more involved in their children’s education so they know how their child is progressing. Students work with a Learning Coach, typically a parent, who oversees their progress and learning plan, with the support of an Oregon-certified teacher, and of a research-based, fully developed curriculum and classes. Parents often describe it not as homeschool, but public school at home. What is the difference between online

school at home and home school? Parents get the elements of influence and involvement that they may have been seeking to help their student succeed. But they also don’t have to feel like they are algebra pros or speak fluent Spanish for their children to get those subjects at home. Teachers and parents are both closely involved in the student’s instruction and progress. Online schools like ORVA and ISOR are also typically public charter schools or district programs and part of the state education system. The educational accountability is already in place, including attendance and academic policies. Students work with an approved curriculum that meets or exceeds Oregon standards and take the OAKS student assessment tests. The schools are accredited and students graduate with a regular high school diploma that is accepted by colleges and universities. Families have the support of a full school team including dedicated general education teachers, certified special education teachers, subject matter experts, school counselors and advisors. ORVA and ISOR also provide regular opportunities to socialize with other students through in-person events like field trips, graduation and park days, and online in national clubs and forums. Making the choice for your child Online school isn’t a fit for every family. But if your child is a student who could benefit from individualized education, online schools might be a good choice. That includes advanced learners, athletes and performers, students who need extra help in some subjects, and those that might feel anxious or unsafe in their school environment. At ORVA and ISOR, school can adapt to each child’s learning style and needs and for some students, that’s the path to success. Giving families the choice to access the best public education for their individual child offers each child the chance to reach his or her full potential. To learn more about online charter school options in Oregon, visitwww. k12.com/ORoptions.

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The Student Mom Dianne Nelson started her higher even taught English to Korean students via Skype. Finally, “It was time. My origieducation back in 1987. By 1994, she nal student loans had been deferred had earned two Bachelor’s so many times I knew I needed degrees, one in Biology to make more than $10 per and one in Music Finishing hour in order to pay them Education, and had this degree off.” Plus, she recognized married Joel Nelson. wouldn’t have that her kids would need She had set her help paying for their mattered if I’d lost sights on a Master’s college. Joy, now age degree, and strategimy family or my 18, Henry, now 14, and cally planned to earn husband in the Cooper, 10, were, “for the one at OSU around process. most part, old enough to the birth of her first take care of themselves at child, Joy. But during her this stage of their lives.” maternity leave, the program Dianne made a conshe had devoted a year of study to lost its accreditation. Her plan for a Master’s scious effort to select a school that not only got pushed back until her family was had a good reputacomplete and the kids were older. tion in the Education In the meantime, she worked in varifield, but met her needs ous schools, after-school programs, and

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ricular load while pursuing a degree—she is not only the Music Chairperson at her church, but she also founded the local junior roller derby league, the Candy Stripers. While church and roller derby are both programs her family is involved in, she laughingly recommends against taking on such engagements for other parents returning to school. Keeping the stress of school separate from family time can be difficult, but Dianne finds it worth the energy: “When I remembered to give my family positive energy and positive words,

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Parenting a Perfectionist Clothes having to match. Toys arranged in neat rows. Outbursts over not being able to get a task right the first time. These behaviors can indicate to parents that they may have a perfectionist on their hands, for better or worse. Perfectionists have high standards. Perfectionists can be driven to achieve. But they can also get tied up in knots over their expectations of themselves. And as psychologist Madeline Levine suggests in her book Teach Your Children Well, performanceoriented children, “are so afraid of failing that they challenge themselves far less, take fewer risks, and therefore limit opportunities for growth.” How can parents recognize a perfectionist tendency in their child? And what actions can they take to help their child do his best without getting hung up on “best” never being good enough? A few experts and parents offer their advice: Model Making Mistakes The truth is, as adults we can also struggle with setting our standards too high for ourselves. We may not handle our own failure well, unwittingly communicating a negative attitude toward mistakes. Instead we can help our children by admitting our own behavior needs an adjustment. “You don’t want to stress that children shouldn’t make mistakes in the first place,” says Dr. Wendy Grolnick, psychologist and author of Pressured Parents, Stressed-Out Kids. “You want to have the attitude that mistakes are our friends. We learn from them.” Kelly Arabie, a mom of two, works to pass this attitude along to her kids. “The faith journey I’ve been on has taught me that life is very much a process and that I’m not going to be perfect as long as I’m living. It’s a gift I

can give my children to be able to share that with them.” Be willing to point out mistakes you’ve made. Talk about the outcome — how it didn’t derail life and that it doesn’t reflect poorly on you. Explain what you’ll do to correct the mistake or what you plan to do differently the next time. Let your child see you learn from your mistakes. Focus on the Process Not the Outcome Perfectionists tend to be most concerned about the end product. Oftentimes a perfectionist will redo work over and over in an attempt to achieve a flawless result. But they miss the enjoyment of learning along the way. Unfortunately, these children don’t always gain much for their efforts: a York University study of elementary- and middle-school students found that perfectionists didn’t score any better than their peers. But don’t tell a perfectionist that. Their competitive nature will only push them harder toward the goal of doing better than others. Of course, as Dr. Grolnick points out, our outcome-based academic culture isn’t helping them any either. “There’s more competition than ever before. There’s more stress on grades and standardized test scores. It is a setup for kids focusing on outcomes.” Parents can help by encouraging the child to recognize his growth and what he has learned from an assignment or task. Instead of asking “what grade did you get?” ask “what did you learn about today?” or “what stood out from the unit you just completed?” It’s important for parents to talk about what they’re learning too. “I would like to

see learning as a lifetime process and help my children to see that as well,” says Arabie. Children appreciate seeing that mom and dad are still acquiring knowledge and skills. And they’re still enjoying the act of learning itself.

A focus on outcomes also plays out in an aversion to challenges. Perfectionists will stick with tasks they’re sure to complete well, instead of delving into new territory. Dr. Levine notes, “The best way we can help our children welcome challenges is to encourage them to work just outside their comfort zone, stand by to lend a hand when needed, and model enthusiasm for challenging tasks.” Live With Limits Johnson found it helped her son when she set limits for completing tasks. “We had to help him realize that at some point he’d

Validate the Child for Who He Is Parents can inadvertently communicate that they value accomplishment and results, what Grolnick calls “contingent parental regard” by giving more attention when a child performs well, and less when they don’t. It’s easy to slip into when we want to praise a child for work well done. But it can work against us when the child associates the praise with being valued for what they do. Let your child know your love is unconditional. Be vocal about it. Arabie echoes this in how she talks with her children. She’ll tell them, “I love you for who you are and not what you do.” As you implement any or all of these strategies remember: parenting any child, perfectionist or not, is an imperfect job done by imperfect people. Which makes each of us practically perfect for doing it.

Lara Krupicka is a freelance writer, mom to three girls and sometimes perfectionist herself.

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wreck his work in trying to fix it.” Letting go has been central in his adjustments. As well as learning to pick a stopping point. Try setting a deadline for completing a task. Use a timer during homework. Parents may also find their child letting natural deadlines speed up their work -- procrastination is common among perfectionists. For a procrastinator, break up projects into smaller pieces and set mini-deadlines for achieving each of those chunks. Perfectionists also need to learn to live with their own limits. This means acknowledging that the ideal in their head may not be possible in the real world.

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All Boys Hip Hop. Dance Corvallis, 1898 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 5:30 Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m. Fridays. First class is free. $40/month for returning students. Boys can benefit from dance and the concentration and strength that dance builds. These classes are designed to encourage athleticism. Boys will work on individual skills as well as a group combination. Visit www.dancecorvallis.com for details or call (541) 556-2470. Build a Better Marriage! Osborn Aquatic Center Meeting Room, 1940 NW Highland Dr, Corvallis. 6:45-8:45 p.m. 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays of each month. Recommended donation: $5/adult/evening. Award-winning program called “The Third Option,” where essential concepts and tools for growing and strengthening marriages are presented and discussed. Children can swim for free while parents invest in their marriages. Begin at any time. For details contact Dave Jackson, MS, MAMFT at (541) 760-9637 or TTOCorvallis@gmail.com or see the Marriage Works. Family Matters. website at www.mwfm.org. Drop N Shop. Wacky Indoor Bounce, 202 NW 3rd St., Corvallis. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3-7 p.m. Thursdays. $12 per child. It’s your time to shop or run errands, have a lunch date with a friend or spouse or workout. Reservations are required and are for a 2 hour time slot, preferable one week in advance and child must be out of diapers. Snack crackers and beverages are provided. Call (541) 757-6512 or visit www.wackybounce.com to reserve your spot. Family Climb Time. Indoor Climbing Center, 425 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Cost is $3 per child, $6 per adult with a two-kids-per-parent limit. Parents who are RecSports members bring only their current OSU ID to get in. Parents/guardians must sponsor and belay the child at all times. Visit http://oregonstate.edu/recsports/ node/58#Family%20Climb or call (541) 737-1595 for info. Family Night Swim at Cool! Pool. 705 Railroad St. SE, Albany. 5-8 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday. $4/Adults, $3.25/ Youth (6-17), $2.50/tots (0-5), $2/Observer. Youngsters 5 or under must have an adult in the water with them. Call (541) 917-7751 or visit http://www.cityofalbany.net/departments/ parks-and-recreation/aquatics/cool-pool for information. Mommy and Me Dance. Dance Corvallis, 1898 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 3:30 p.m. Mondays, 1:30 Thursdays. First class is free. $40/month for returning students. This 40 minute class focuses on teaching young children coordination and the fundamentals of a dance class. They will sing and dance along to their favorite songs, while having fun with new friends. For ages 18 months-3 ½ years with any adult. Visit www.dancecorvallis.com for details or call (541) 556-2470. Recreation Swim at Albany Community Pool. 2150 36th Ave. SE, Albany. 1-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays. $3/youth, $3.50/adult, free/under 3 years old, $10/family. Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Visit www.cityofalbany.net/parks/ facilities/acp.php for details or call (541) 967-4521. Open Recreation Swim at Osborn Aquatic Center. 1940 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. 1-6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 1-7 p.m. Wednesday, 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Through Sept. 1. $4.75/Adults, $3.75/youth 7-17, $2.50/children 0-6. Visits www.corvallisoregon.gov/pool or call (541) 766-7946 for information. Open Swim at Cool! Pool. 705 Railroad St. SE, Albany. 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 5-7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. $4/Adults, $3.25/ Youth (6-17), $2.50/tots (0-5), $2/Observer. Children 5 or under must have an adult in the water with them. Call (541) 917-7751 or visit http://www.cityofalbany.net/departments/ parks-and-recreation/aquatics/cool-pool for information. Oregon by Nature. Benton County Historical Museum, 1101 Main St., Philomath. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. TuesdaySaturday through 2013. Free. Oregon By Nature includes

Oregon state symbols, a 19th century Klamath canoe made from a single fir tree, mammals, birds, fossils, rocks, a hands-on area and a few other surprises. Informational labels are available on touch screen computers or your own smartphone. See www.bentoncountymuseum.org/exhibitions/kimono/ for information. Parent/Child Swim Class. Albany Community Pool, 2150 36th Ave. SE, Albany. 6-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $4/child, free/parents or $37/10 class punch card. Drop in class, no registration required. Visit www.cityofalbany.net/ departments/parks-and-recreation/aquatics/albany-community-pool for details or call (541) 967-4521. Parent/Tot Swim at Cool! Pool. 705 Railroad St. SE, Albany. Noon-1 p.m., Monday-Saturday. $4/Adults, $2.50/ tots. This swim time is for parents and children under 6 years old. Call (541) 917-7751 or visit www.cityofalbany. net/departments/parks-and-recreation/aquatics/cool-pool for information. Toddler Time Swim at Osborn Aquatic Center. 1940 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. MondaySaturday. $4.75/Adults, $3.75/youth 7-17, $2.50/children 0-6. Children 6 and under are invited to enjoy a fun, mellow time in the pool. The relaxed experience during this special session is designed to help infants and toddlers grow comfortable in the water. A parent or guardian needs to accompany their children. Visits www.corvallisoregon. gov/pool or call (541) 766-7946 for information.

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100th Annual Benton County Fair and Rodeo. Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis. See website for schedules. Free/kids 12 and under all day July 31, $8/age 13 to adult, $3/youth age 6-12, Free/age 5 and under, $5/seniors 65 and over, $5/parking. This year the fair celebrates 100 years of ribbons, rides and rodeos. See www.bentoncountyfair.net for information and schedules. Albany Civic Theater presents “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” 111 First Ave. SW, Albany. 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sunday performances. $8-13, 1/2 off on Thursdays with student ID or OPB member card. The musical takes place in New York City in 1922 and tells the story of young Millie Dillmount, who has just moved to the city in search of a new life for herself. It’s a New York full of intrigue and jazz, a time when women were entering the workforce and the rules of love and social behavior were changing forever. Based on the popular movie, the stage version of includes a full score of new songs and dance numbers. Go to www.albanycivic.org for tickets and information or call (541) 926-4603. Beading 101 Demo. Creative Crafts, 934 NW Kings Blvd., Corvallis. 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Learn the basics of jewelry making. See www.creativecraftsandframeshop.com/ for information. Family Swim. Albany Community Pool, 2150 36th Ave. SE, Albany. 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. $3/ youth, $3.50/adult, free/under 3 years old, $10/family. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Visit www.cityofalbany.net/parks/facilities/acp. php for details or call (541) 967-4521. Movies by Moonlight. Cappies Brewhouse back parking lot, 211 W 1st Ave., Albany. 7 p.m. $1. Bring your chair (and maybe a blanket) and enjoy the show projected on the back of the Eagles Club Building. The movies start at dusk (as soon as it gets dark enough). Popcorn, ice cream and sodas are available for purchase. August 2 “Dressed to Kill,” August 9 “Nothing Sacred,” August 16 “House on Haunted Hill,” and August 23 “National Velvet.” Contact the Albany Downtown Association at (541) 928-2469 for information or see www.albanydowntown.com for movie descriptions. Oregon Jamboree. Sweet Home. 3-11 p.m. Friday, Noon11 p.m. Saturday, Noon-9 p.m. Sunday. $145/3-day General Admission pass, $35/3-day child pass, $110/reserved campsite. Featuring country music by Toby Keith, Luke Bryan, Dwight Yoakam, Kip Moore, and others. See www.oregonjamboree.com for information.

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Restorative Yoga. Live Well Studio, 971 NW Spruce Ave., Corvallis. 7-8:15 p.m. $14. Restore yourself with deep-supported yoga postures, self massage, pranayama (breathing exercises), and meditation. For information, call (541) 224-6566 or visit www.livewellstudio.com.

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52nd Annual Clothesline Sale of Art. Benton County Courthouse Lawn, 120 NW 4th St., Corvallis. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission. This traditional annual event will feature the work of over 60 artists, all members of The Corvallis Art Guild, who will display and sell their two dimensional art in oil, watercolor, acrylics, colored pencil, collage and digital art. Visa and Mastercard sales are accepted. A percentage of the profits will be donated to local school art programs. For information contact Mike@CreativeDialog. com or visit www.ClotheslineSale.org. Albany Farmers’ Market. SW Ellsworth St. and SW 4th Ave., Albany. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through November 23. Free admission. Features fresh, locally-grown, locally-produced dairy, meat, and farm goods. See http://locallygrown.org/ home/ for information. Brownsville Antique Fair. Pioneer Park, Brownsville. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. The Over fifty vendors sell their antiques and collectibles at the event. Food will be available for purchase in the Pavilion during the event, while music fills the park. Call Nell at (541) 466-3245 for information. Brownsville Farmers’ Market. Corner of Park Ave. and North Main St., Brownsville. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. E-mail farmersmarket@gocfa.org for information. Corvallis Farmers’ Market. NW Jackson Ave. and NW 1st St., Corvallis. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through November 23. Free admission. Features fresh, locally-grown, locally-produced dairy, meat, and farm goods. See http://locallygrown.org/home/ for information. Corvallis Knights vs. Kelowna Falcons. Goss Stadium, 430 SW Langton Place, Corvallis. 7:05 p.m. $5/general admission. Children 12 years and under are eligible to dash for the cash (one thousand dollar bills) on the Goss Stadium infield. For information, call (541) 752-5656 or see http://www.corvallisknights.com/. Historic Homes Trolley Tour. Tours depart from NW 2nd St. and NW Jackson Ave., Corvallis. $5/suggested donation. 1-2 :30 p.m. This is a guided driving tour of the historic homes in and around downtown Corvallis. Ride in antique style in an old-fashioned trolley as an informed guide explains the history and architecture behind the homes on the tour. You will be dropped off where you were picked up. Children are welcome, although the tour is not suitable for kids under 10. Reservations are required. Call (541) 757-1544 or (800) 334-8118 to make your reservation. Kids Workshop. Home Depot, 3500 Spicer Drive SE, Albany or 1780 NW Four Acre Pl., Corvallis. 9 a.m.-noon, first Saturday of every month. Free. First come, first serve. Hands-on workshops designed for children ages 5-12. Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment. All kids get to keep their craft and receive a free Kids Workshop Apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement. For information, call (541) 812-0808 for Albany or (541) 758-9303 for Corvallis. Man in the Yellow Hat Storytime: Storytime for Dad and Me. Youth Activity Room, Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 11 a.m., first Saturday. Children ages 0-6 and dads or father figures. Age-appropriate books, music, rhymes and early literacy information presented. Call (541) 766-6794 or visit www. thebestlibrary.net for information. OSUsed Store Saturday Store. 644 SW 13th St., Corvallis. 8 a.m.-noon. Free admission. The OSUsed Store is open for its first-Saturday-of-the-month public sale. Items for sale include computers and computer accessories, furniture (desks, file cabinets, tables, chairs, bookcases, etc.), office supplies, sporting goods, household items, bicycles and more. See www.surplus.oregonstate.edu for

This traditional annual event will feature the work of over 60 artists, all members of The Corvallis Art Guild, who will display and sell their two dimensional art in oil, watercolor, acrylics, colored pencil, collage and digital art. Visa and Mastercard sales are accepted. A percentage of the profits will be donated to local school art programs. For information contact Mike@CreativeDialog.com or visit www.ClotheslineSale.org. Where: Benton County Courthouse Lawn, 120 NW 4th St., Corvallis. When: Saturday, August 3; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: Free admission information. Prenatal Yoga. EcoFusion Fitness, 116 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays, 11 a.m. Saturdays. $10/ class or $70/10 classes. Prenatal yoga is a great way to prepare the body and mind for birth, boost mood and reduce pregnancy aches and pains. Modifications are available to meet various backgrounds and levels of experience in yoga. This class is open to women in any stage of a complicationfree pregnancy. For information, call (541) 740-2516 or visit www.ecofusionfitness.com. Success with Support: A Breastfeeding and Parenting Conference. LBCC Benton Center, 757 NW Polk Ave., Corvallis. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $15/family. Support, information, and resources for families from pregnancy through grandparenting. Children’s activities throughout the day. Contact Sam Rounsavell at zanesr@centurytel.net or (541) 4514110 or Esther Schiedel at ceelf@aol.com or (541) 7536889. 100th Annual Benton County Fair and Rodeo. See 8/2. Albany Civic Theater presents “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” See 8/2. Oregon Jamboree. See 8/2.

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Corvallis Knights vs. Kelowna Falcons. Goss Stadium, 430 SW Langton Place, Corvallis. 5:05 p.m. $5/general admission. $1 ice cream specials at Sunday games. For information, call (541) 752-5656 or see www.corvallisknights.com/. Oregon Jamboree. See 8/2.

Monday 5

Camp Lutherwood Day Camp. 435 NW 21st St., Corvallis. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon Friday, August 5-9. $30/before July 28. Camp Lutherwood Day Camp sponsored by Grace Lutheran and Good Samaritan Episcopal Churches. Activities include stories, music, puppet shows, skits, nature crafts, afternoon games in Chintimini Park, travel by bus to Camp Lutherwood on Wednesday for hikes in the woods. Snacks and t-shirt included. Bring your lunch. For kids entering grades 1-6, Camperships available. Older youth are invited to apply as

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program assistants for $5. Before and aftercare availablefee based. Call Shelly Lundahl at (541) 757-1600 or see http://grace97330.org/ for information. Corvallis Knights vs. Bend Elks. Goss Stadium, 430 SW Langton Place, Corvallis. 6:40 p.m. $5/general admission. Get a free general admission ticket at Wilson Motors on the corner of 5th St. and Buchanan Ave. in Corvallis before the game. For information, call (541) 752-5656 or see http:// www.corvallisknights.com/. Farm Experience Day Camp. Midway Farms, 6980 NW Hwy 20, Albany. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. August 5-9 and August 19-23. $249/week. This camp provides your child with the opportunity to develop character, learn life skills, make new friends and discover new interests, all while experiencing real life on a bio-diverse local family farm. See www.farmexperiencedaycamp.com/ for info and registration. First Monday Whiteside Theatre Tour. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Noon-1 p.m. $5/general admission. All tours of the Whiteside Theatre start promptly on time. Once a tour enters the building the doors are closed and joining the tour is not permitted. Videography of any kind is not permitted. To reserve your space, send an email to Reservations@WhitesideTheatre. org stating name, special arrangements, and number. Mondays at Monteith. Monteith Riverfront Park, 489 Water St. NW, Albany. 7 p.m. Food vendors open at 5:30 p.m. Come lay your blanket down for this summer series. As always, the concerts are free of charge but donations are encouraged. Performing August 5: The Cheeseburgers. See www.mondaysatmonteith.org for performer descriptions and info. Mother Baby Yoga. EcoFusion Fitness, 116 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 10-11 a.m. $10/class or $70/10 classes. Introduce your baby to yoga as you build strength, flexibility and calm in this supportive class. This class is designed for moms and their babies 2 weeks (6 weeks if cesarean) to crawling. For information, call (541) 740-2516 or visit www.ecofusionfitness.com. Parenting in the Park. Willamette Park, 1350 SE Goodnight Ave., Corvallis. 9:30-11 a.m. Free. These casual, facilitated conversations are geared for parents of children ages 1-10 and take place throughout the summer. Parenting as a Personal Journey: Growing along with our children. See www.heartofthevalleyparenting for information or for cancellation in case of inclement weather. Russia: Globetrotters Arts Camp. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. August 5-9. $220.00/week, scholarships available. Students will be encouraged to try something new, develop a new skill or technique, and better understand their own artistic choices, all based around Russian art, culture, history, and geography. For children going into grades 1-7. Call John at (541) 754-1551 ext. 652 or visit http://theartscenter.net/globetrotters-summer-camps/ for information and registration. Southtown Open Mic Talent Search. FireWorks Restaurant, 1115 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 9 p.m. Free/admission with $2 purchase. $5/entry fee. Cash prize purse awarded to the top three acts. First place winners are eligible to compete in the Acoustic Showdown playoff. Signup happens shortly before 9 p.m. All Open Mic performers agree to share time equally, limit volume to acoustic levels, refrain from the use of profanity and keep their acts “family friendly.” Call (541) 754-6958 for information or see www. fireworkscorvallis.com/events.html. Women’s Dance for Prenatal/Postnatal and Feminine Health. EcoFusion Fitness, 116 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 4:30-5:30 p.m. $70 for 10 sessions or $10 drop in rate. In this class we focus on women oriented dance practices for the preparation of birth, recovery and overall reproductive health. Some traditions you may be familiar with are “belly” dance, Polynesian and Hula. All women are welcome to participate in this class, but if you are already in your third trimester, consult your medical practitioner if you are just starting an exercise program. For information, call (541) 740-2516 or visit www.ecofusionfitness.com.

Tuesday 6

$5 Movies at Ninth Street Cinema. 1750 NW 9th St., Corvallis. All movies are $5 all day. Call (541) 758-1028 or visit www.fandango.com/regalninthstreet4cinemas_aaaxg/ theaterpage for showings. Celtic Jam. Imagine Coffee, 5460 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. See http://imaginecoffee.net/ events-in-corvallis/ for information. Common Pulse Drum Workshop. Downtown Carnegie Library, 302 SW Ferry St., Albany on Tuesday and Main Library, 2450 14th Ave., SE, Albany on Thursday. 2:30 p.m. Free. Practice drums provided or bring your own hand drum. For school-aged children. Space is limited. Call (541) 917-7580 for information. Concerts in the Park-Corvallis Community Band. Central Park Gazebo, near 8th St. and Madison Ave., Corvallis. 8 p.m. Free. Themes change weekly, with a new concert each week presented throughout the summer. August 6: Angels and Demons, August 13: Great Marches, August 20: Jazz Night, and August 27: Community Band

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The Wall That Heals: Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall A half scale, 250 foot long replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. will be on display. It bears the 58,282 names of Americans killed or missing in action in Vietnam. Call (541) 791-4357 for information. Where: Timber Linn Park, 900 Price Road, Albany When: Thursday, August 8; Open all day until sunset. Cost: Free, donations accepted Favorites. No seating is provided, so audience members are encouraged to bring low chairs and/or blankets and to dress for the weather. See http://c-cband.org/ for information. Corvallis Knights vs. Bend Elks. Goss Stadium, 430 SW Langton Place, Corvallis. 6:40 p.m. $5/general admission. Show your Bi-Mart member card to purchase a ticket for $2. Also $2 bag of peanuts. For information, call (541) 7525656 or see http://www.corvallisknights.com/. Family Mornings in the Garden. SAGE Garden, Bruce Starker Arts Park, 4485 SW Country Club Dr., Corvallis. 10 a.m.-noon. $5-10/family, sliding scale. SAGE is offering family-friendly garden art projects that are appropriate for all ages. Each week features a new activity, such as: paint a mural, do a garden weaving, or put another layer on our cobb oven. After working on the project, finish your morning with a snack fresh from the garden. No registration is required. See www.corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org or call (541) 753-9211 for information. Hip Hop Karate Chop Summer Camp. The Little Gym, 958 NW Circle Blvd., Suite A, Corvallis. 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m., August 6-9. $29-34/day, depending on membership status. As the theme suggests, this week will be an action-packed combination of karate and hip-hop dance skills. Call (541) 753-0950 for information and enrollment or see www.TheLittleGym.com/CorvallisOR. Jazz Dance. Downtown Dance. 223 NW 2nd St., Corvallis. 5:45-6:45 p.m. No class June 18. $13/session. A stylistic class fusing a variety of jazz dance forms and techniques. For teens and adults. All levels welcome. Visit www. DowntownDanceCorvallis.com or (541) 829-0070 for info. Lebanon Concerts in the Park. Ralston Park, 925 Park St., Lebanon. 6-8 p.m. Free. August 6: My Hero. Call (541) 258-7164 or see www.lebanon-chamber.org for information. Mama Baby Yoga. EcoFusion Fitness, 116 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 11 a.m. $70 for 10 sessions or $10 drop in rate. A yoga class for moms and babies 2 weeks to 4 months. For information, call (541) 740-2516 or visit www.ecofusionfitness.com. Prenatal Pilates. EcoFusion Fitness, 116 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 6-7 p.m. $10/class or $70/10 classes. Pilates is a great way to prepare the body and mind for birth, boost mood and reduce pregnancy aches and pains. Modifications are available to meet various backgrounds and levels of experience. This class is open to women in any stage of a complication-free pregnancy. For information, call (541) 740-2516 or visit www.ecofusionfitness.com. R.E.A.D. Dogs. Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Free 1:30-3 p.m. The Reading Education Assistance Dog program (R.E.A.D.) provides beginning readers an opportunity to practice their reading skills in a non-threatening environment. The dogs and their handlers will work with individual children ages 5-9 on a one-on-one basis for approximately 15-20 minutes during a session. Registration required. Call (541) 766-6794 for information and to sign-up. Regal Summer Movie Express! Regal Albany 7 Cinemas, 1350 SE Waverly Dr., Albany. 10 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesdays. $1. Different movies each week, rated G and PG. See http://www.regmovies.com/Movies/SummerMovie-Express#Oregon for movie lists or call (541) 9287469 to reach the theater. SAGE Garden Workparty. SAGE Garden, Bruce Starker Arts Park, 4485 SW Country Club Dr., Corvallis. 4-6 p.m. Free. Gardening newbies and experts alike are welcome to join in. The one-acre, volunteer-driven production garden needs your support. All produce harvested (over 3.5 tons in 2012) is donated to local hunger relief agencies. See www. corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org or call (541) 753-9211 for information. Teen Writers Group. Youth Activity Room, Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6 p.m. Every Tuesday. Free. Teen Writers Group open to all teens ages 12-18 interested in writing. This group is led by a local YA author, Bryan Bliss. For info call (541) 766-6794. Timba Tuesday: Salsa Dancing. Impulse Bar & Grill, 1425 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 7:30-11 p.m. Free. Corvallis Cuban Salsa party crowd gathers for dancing, socializing and $1 tacos. Call (541) 230-1114 or see www.

rumbanana.org/TimbaTuesdays.html for information. Yarn Yoga. Creative Crafts, 934 NW Kings Blvd., Corvallis. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and 5-7 p.m. Thursdays (kids 8 and up welcome). Free. Have fun getting together with people who have similar interests. An instructor will be available to help with knitting, crocheting or any project you choose involving yarn. Just relax and create. Bring a current project or start a new one. See http://www.creativecraftsandframeshop.com/ for information.

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Corvallis Knights vs. Bend Elks. Goss Stadium, 430 SW Langton Place, Corvallis. 6:40 p.m. $5/general admission, $2/seniors on Wednesday night games. For information, call (541) 752-5656 or see www.corvallisknights.com/. Gardeners Mini College. OSU Conference Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $38/day. The 30th annual Gardener’s Mini College is an educational event open to the public, with gardening information suitable for all levels of gardeners. This event is hosted by the Oregon Master Gardeners Association. See http://www.oregonmastergardeners.org/MiniCollege2013.htm for information. Georgia Pacific Mill Tour and Guided Tour of Starker Forests. Meet at Comfort Suites Inn, 1730 NW 9th St., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free. Special, all-day tours happen on July 17, August 21, and September 11. On these days, you’ll tour the Georgia Pacific Mill in the morning, followed by the guided tour of Starker Forests in the afternoon. Bring a lunch with you to enjoy on the drive. No children under 12 are allowed on this all-day tour, as the Georgia Pacific Mill is a working mill. Free guided tours of just Starker Forests are available every Wednesday from June 19 through September 18 beginning at 12:45 p.m. Children are welcome at these half-day tours. Seating for the tours is limited so reservations for all tours are required. Call (541) 757-1544 for reservations and info or visit http:// visitcorvallis.com/things-to-do/starker-forests-tours/. Jazz in the Park. Central Park gazebo, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 7:30-9:30 p.m. all dates except 7-8:30 p.m. on September 4. Free. The Hilltop Big Band and Mango Django alternate playing every other week. See http:// www.hilltopbigband.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/ MangoDjangoJazz for information. Movie and Snacks. Lebanon Public Library, 55 Academy St., Lebanon. 11 a.m. Free. See www.lebanon.plinkit.org/ or call (541) 258-4926 for information. OSUsed Store Sale. 644 SW 13th St., Corvallis. Noon-3 p.m. Free admission. The OSUsed Store is open for its afternoon public sale. Items for sale include computers and computer accessories, furniture (desks, file cabinets, tables, chairs, bookcases, etc), office supplies, sporting goods, household items, bicycles and much more. See www.surplus.oregonstate.edu for information. Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 8/3. Family Swim. See 8/2. Prenatal Yoga. See 8/3. R.E.A.D. Dogs. See 8/6. Regal Summer Movie Express! See 8/6.

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Bard in the Quad. OSU Memorial Union Quad, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $15/general admission, $10/students and seniors, $5/OSU students. An outdoor summer Shakespeare series presents “Comedy of Errors.” Call (541) 737-2784 for tickets or information or see http:// oregonstate.edu/bardinthequad. Baton Twirling Class. Dance Corvallis, 1898 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 5 p.m. $40/month, first class is free. No class June 22-July 8. Baton Twirling classes taught by Kailey McKay, former OSU Feature Twirler. Private lessons are also available. Please email Kailey at reignbatontwirling@ gmail.com if interested or call (541) 556-2470. Bees, Honey, and Oregon Agriculture. OSU 4017 Agricultural and Life Sciences Building, 2750 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Ellen Topitzhofer, a graduate student studying honeybee health, nutrition and pollination with Professor of Horticulture Ramesh Sagili

will give a half-hour overview of how bees make honey. Self-guided tours of the apiary will follow. Linda Zielinski, an avid amateur bee keeper, will be available to answer questions about the different types of hives that are on display. Top off the evening with honey tasting. See slowfoodcorvallis.org for information. Contemporary Dance. Downtown Dance. 223 NW 2nd St., Corvallis. 9:45-11 a.m. $13/session. No class June 20. The dance fuses a variety of modern techniques and current dance styles. A multi-level technique class for the adult student. Beginners welcome. Visit www. DowntownDanceCorvallis.com or (541) 829-0070 for info. Corvallis Knights vs. Portland Lobos. Goss Stadium, 430 SW Langton Place, Corvallis. 7:15 p.m. $5/general admission. Celebrate the end of the regular season with a spectacular fireworks show after the game. For information, call (541) 752-5656 or see http://www.corvallisknights.com/. Fun in the Park. See locations below. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Crafts and games will be at six neighborhood parks and two area business parking lots. Children can experience parachute games, hands-on art projects, and activities designed to get them out from in front of the television and enjoying the great outdoors. The activities are geared for children ages 3-10, but all are welcome to come to the park and have fun. August 8 at Red Robin. Call (541) 917-7777 for information. Hip Hop Dance. The Little Gym of Corvallis, 958 NW Circle Blvd., Ste. A. 2:15-3:15 p.m. Cost varies. This class is half dance, half gymnastics. Kids will be exposed to jazz and Hip Hop styles, learning specific moves and exploring creative freestyle dance. For ages 5-9. Call (541) 753-0950 for info and enrollment or see www.TheLittleGym.com/ CorvallisOR. La Leche League of Lebanon Meetings. Lebanon Community Hospital, 525 N. Santiam Hwy., Lebanon at 6 p.m. Second Thursday of the month. Breastfeeding information and support for expectant and breastfeeding mothers and fathers. Babies welcome. Open to the public. Free For info., call (541) 766-0055 or visit www.llli.org. Magic Tree House Storytime. Lebanon Public Library, 55 Academy St., Lebanon. 1 p.m. Free. Storytime for all ages. See www.lebanon.plinkit.org or call (541) 258-4926 for information. River Rhythms. Monteith Riverfront Park, 489 Water St. NW, Albany. 5:30 p.m. blanket area and food vendors open. 5:30-7 p.m. Children’s Art Area open. 7 p.m. concert begins. Free. Foghat performing for the final River Rhythms of the season. See http://riverrhythms.org/ for information and performer descriptions. The Wall That Heals: Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall. Timber Linn Park, 900 Price Road, Albany. Open all day until sunset. Free, donations accepted. A half scale, 250-foot-long replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C,. will be on display. It bears the 58,282 names of Americans killed or missing in action in Vietnam. Call (541) 791-4357 for information. Common Pulse Drum Workshop. See 8/6. Gardeners Mini College. See 8/7. R.E.A.D. Dogs. See 8/6. Yarn Yoga. See 8/6.

Friday 9

Parents Night Out. Osborn Aquatic Center, 1940 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. 6-10 p.m. $20/child. Drop the kids off for some organized games and fun while parents go out for a Friday night on the town. Visits www.corvallisoregon. gov/pool or call (541) 766-7946 for information. Parent Survival Night-PSN. The Little Gym of Corvallis, 958 NW Circle Blvd., Ste. A. 6-9 p.m. Second Friday. $30$35/first child, $10-12/additional child. This month it’s Hip Hop, Karate Chop PSN. Have a night out while your child participates in games and music-filled activities. Call (541) 753-0950 to register in advance or reserve a slot online at www.TheLittleGym.com/CorvallisOR. Steamside Rock Hounding Hike. Sweet Home Ranger District, 4431 Hwy 20, Sweet Home. 8 a.m. $13/person, $8/senior. 1-mile, moderate hike. Learn river rock origins and identification, off trail hiking includes unstable footing, and bending. Bring water and a lunch. Pre-registration is required. See http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/willamette/ recreation/outdoorlearning/?cid=stelprdb5182167 for information and registration or call (541) 367-5168. Albany Civic Theater presents “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” See 8/2. Bard in the Quad. See 8/8. Beading 101 Demo. See 8/2. Family Swim. See 8/2. Gardeners Mini College. See 8/7. Movies by Moonlight. See 8/2. Restorative Yoga. See 8/2. The Wall That Heals: Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall. See 8/8.

Saturday 10

Bite of Benton. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 4-9 p.m. $10/advance tickets, $12/at the gate, $5/child, includes meal and beverage. Try samples from Market of Choice and dozens of other local food, wine,

and beer makers. Kids can play in the Boys and Girls Club Kid-Zone with bounce houses and games. Limited tickets available. See www.biteofbenton.com for tickets and info. Cohousing Community Tour. CoHo Ecovillage, 1975 SE Crystal Lake Drive, Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. Free. Explore cohousing options at CoHo Ecovillage and Oakleigh Meadow Cohousing in Eugene at 3 p.m. See www.cohousing-corvallis.com for information. La fiesta de su biblioteca. Youth Activity Room, Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Free 11 a.m.-noon, second Saturdays. Come and enjoy a fun bilingual English/Spanish program. Children of all ages welcome. Crafts are made after story time. Refreshments served. Venga y disfrute de la fiesta de su biblioteca. Un programa bilingüe cada mes en la biblioteca. Gratis Refrescos. Call (541) 766-6794 for information. Little Sprouts-Fairy Gardens. Garland Nursery, 5470 NE Hwy 20, Corvallis. 11 a.m. $10/child. This month Little Sprouts are building miniature gardens where the fairies can rest their wings and play hide-and-seek behind small plants. Registration required. Call (541) 753-6601 to register or see www.garlandnursery.com for information. Middletown Art Show. Cyrus Peery House, 843 SW 5th St., Corvallis. 10 am.-5 p.m. Free admission. Local art and live music. Purchase art and enter the raffle for $5 for a chance to win a painting of your choice. All ages welcome. E-mail Jake Dorr itsprettybutisitart@gmail.com at for info. The Majestic Theatre’s 100th Anniversary Party. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $25-40. Celebrate with Portland Cello Project. See www. majestic.org for information and tickets. Albany Civic Theater presents “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” See 8/2. Albany Farmers’ Market. See 8/3. Bard in the Quad. See 8/8. Brownsville Farmers’ Market. See 8/3. Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 8/3. Historic Homes Trolley Tour. See 8/3. Prenatal Yoga. See 8/3. The Wall That Heals: Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall. See 8/8.

Sunday 11

Heritage Mall Pop-Up Art Activity. 1895 14th Ave., SE, Albany. 1-2 p.m. Free. An interactive activity presented by the Albany Art Commission. Call (541) 967-8238 for info. Albany Civic Theater presents “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” See 8/2. Bard in the Quad. See 8/8. The Wall That Heals: Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall. See 8/8.

Monday 12

First Peoples of the Americas: Globetrotters Arts Camp. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. August 12-16. $220.00/week, scholarships available. Inuit, Tlingit, Maya, Inca, Aztec, Cherokee, Wyandotte, Kalapuya, Hopi, Nez Perce. Students will be encouraged to try something new, develop a new skill or technique, and better understand their own artistic choices, all based around the art, culture, and history of The First Peoples of the Americas. For children going into grades 1-7. Call John at (541) 754-1551 ext. 652 or visit http:// theartscenter.net/globetrotters-summer-camps/ for information and registration. Parenting in the Park. Wildcat Park, 2701 NW Satinwood St., Corvallis. 9:30-11 a.m. Free. These casual, facilitated conversations are geared for parents of children ages 1-10 and take place throughout the summer. Play Spaces at Home: Creating a rich environment for the joy and exploration of the young child at home. See www. heartofthevalleyparenting for information or for cancellation in case of inclement weather. Mother Baby Yoga. See 8/5. Southtown Open Mic Talent Search. See 8/5. Women’s Dance for Prenatal/Postnatal and Feminine Health. See 8/5.

Tuesday 13

Archeology Art. Downtown Carnegie Library, 302 SW Ferry St., Albany on Tuesday and Main Library, 2450 14th Ave., SE, Albany on Thursday. 2:30 p.m. Free. Workshop with Cheryl French. Come make artwork in the style of ancient artifacts. For school-aged children. Space is limited. Call (541) 917-7580 for information. My Animal Planet Summer Camp. The Little Gym, 958 NW Circle Blvd., Suite A, Corvallis. 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m., August 13-16. $29-34/day, depending on membership status. Your child will explore animals through creative movement, music and games. Each day of camp will focus on animals found in different parts of the world. Call (541) 753-0950 for information and enrollment or see www. TheLittleGym.com/CorvallisOR. $5 Movies at Ninth Street Cinema. See 8/6. Celtic Jam. See 8/6. Concerts in the Park-Corvallis Community Band. See 8/6. Family Mornings in the Garden. See 8/6. Jazz Dance. See 8/6. Mama Baby Yoga. See 8/6. Prenatal Pilates. See 8/6. R.E.A.D. Dogs. See 8/6. Regal Summer Movie Express! See 8/6. SAGE Garden Workparty. See 8/6. Teen Writers Group. See 8/6. Timba Tuesday: Salsa Dancing. See 8/6. Yarn Yoga. See 8/6.

Wednesday 14

Albany Fitwalkers. Villas of Courtyard Villa, 1929 Grand Prairie Road. SE, Albany. 7 p.m. Second Wednesday. This group sponsors walking events and presents walks around the community. Their motto is “walk for the health of it.” For information, contact Rozy Weatherby at (541) 9267890 or email her at wrozy@yahoo.com. Didgeridoo Walkabout. Main Library, 2450 14th Ave., SE, Albany. 7 p.m. Free. Join internationally known expert and performer John Groves. Some simple practice didges will be available. This is a family program. Call (541) 9177580 for information. Hey! Look us Over Maternity Program. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis. 7-9 p.m. second Wednesdays. Free. Expectant parents will tour the Center for Women and Families and meet the delivery staff. Call (541) 768-4752 for info. Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 8/3. Family Swim. See 8/2. Georgia Pacific Mill Tour and Guided Tour of Starker Forests. See 8/7. Jazz in the Park. See 8/7. Prenatal Yoga. See 8/3. OSUsed Store Sale. See 8/7. R.E.A.D. Dogs. See 8/6. Regal Summer Movie Express! See 8/6.

Thursday 15

4-H Fiesta Mexicana. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Noon-1 p.m. Free. The City of Corvallis Diversity and Inclusion Steering Committee (DISC) is hosting cultural performances. Call (541) 766-6961 for information. Anime Club. Main Library, 2450 14th Ave., SE, Albany. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Third Thursday. Fans of Japanese animation meet monthly to play Yu-Gi-Oh or other games, share books, practice drawing in the Japanese style and meet others with similar interests. Participants are encouraged to come in costume and to bring snack foods and drinks to share. For ages 11 to adult. For info about this program, call Young Adult Services Librarian Doris Hicks at (541) 791-0015 or email doris.hicks@cityofalbany.net. Mommy Connections Postpartum Support Class. Samaritan Medical & Diagnostic Center, 400 NW Hickory St., Albany, 1st Floor Conference Room. First and third Thursdays. No need to register. 6:30 p.m. Free. New moth-

ers, supportive partners (spouse, mother, sister, friend) and new baby are welcome and encouraged to attend. Call (541) 812-4301 for info or visit www.samhealth.org/ and click on “Take a Class” on the right side of the screen. Santiam Wagon Road, Fish Lake to Lost Prairie. Sweet Home Ranger District, 4431 Hwy 20, Sweet Home. 8 a.m. $13/person, $8/senior. 5-mile, moderate hike. Explore what early travel was like in the forest on the historic toll road that once linked the Willamette Valley to eastern Oregon. Bring water and a lunch. Pre-registration is required. See http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/willamette/recreation/outdoo rlearning/?cid=stelprdb5182167 for information and registration or call (541) 367-5168. Third Thursday. Downtown Albany. 4-8 p.m. Free admission. Third Thursdays is a monthly stay open late shopping event. The theme for August is “Downtown Melodies.” Eat at one of Downtown’s 22 locally owned restaurants and stay for Third Thursday happenings. Contact the Albany Downtown Association at (541) 928-2469 or see www. albanydowntown.com for information. Albany Civic Theater presents “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” See 8/2. Archeology Art. See 8/13. Bard in the Quad. See 8/8. Baton Twirling Class. See 8/8. Contemporary Dance. See 8/8. Hip Hop Dance. See 8/8. R.E.A.D. Dogs. See 8/6. Yarn Yoga. See 8/6.

Friday 16

Family Movie Night. Osborn Aquatic Center, 1940 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. 7-9 p.m. Third Friday. $4.75/adult, $3.75/youth 7-17, $2.50/child 0-6. Enjoy swimming at the Osborn Aquatic Center in our Indoor Pools while watching the family movie. Visits www.corvallisoregon.gov/pool or call (541) 766-7946 for information. Let’s Go Camping. Cascadia State Park, Cascadia. Checkin after 4 p.m. on Friday, stay through Sunday morning. $30/family. This is an overnight camping excursion for novice campers of all ages. Tents, sleeping bags and mattress pads are provided for families that do not have their own to use for the campout. Visit http://www.oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=thingstodo.dsp_letsGoCamping for information and registration. Albany Civic Theater presents “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” See 8/2. Bard in the Quad. See 8/8. Beading 101 Demo. See 8/2. Family Swim. See 8/2. Movies by Moonlight. See 8/2. Restorative Yoga. See 8/2.

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Saturday 17

International Brotherhood of Magicians. Ray’s Food Place, 621 NW Hickory St., Albany. 1 p.m. third Saturdays. All ages. A social club dedicated to advancing the art of magic performance, interest and fellowship. Call (541) 752-3900 for details; magictuba@proaxis.com, www. ring238.org. Pink Night Out. Downtown Corvallis. 1-6 p.m. $25. Collect stamps from stores, while using your booklet to get discounts at the participating locations. Once the shopping has ended, join in a raffle and then choose a restaurant in which to dine. This event will raise money for Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center Foundation. See https://www.facebook.com/PinkNightOutCorvallis for information and tickets. Albany Civic Theater presents “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” See 8/2. Albany Farmers’ Market. See 8/3. Bard in the Quad. See 8/8. Brownsville Farmers’ Market. See 8/3. Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 8/3. Historic Homes Trolley Tour. See 8/3. Prenatal Yoga. See 8/3.

Sunday 18

Parenting in the Park

These casual, facilitated conversations are geared for parents of children ages 1-10 and take place throughout the summer. Play Spaces at Home: Creating a rich environment for the joy and exploration of the young child at home. See www.heartofthevalleyparenting for information or for cancellation in case of inclement weather. Where: When: Cost:

Wildcat Park 2701 NW Satinwood St., Corvallis Monday, August 12, 9:30-11 a.m. Free

7th Annual Alpine Century Ride. Alpine Community Center, 25184 Webster Ave., Monroe. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. $40. Ride Alsea Scenic Byway and Lobster Valley Road. There will be rest stops and SAG support staffed by local volunteers, HAM radio operators to cover areas where cell coverage is weak, and a fresh gourmet lunch at the end of the ride. See www.alpinecommunity.net/pg23.cfm for information and registration. Albany Civic Theater presents “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” See 8/2. Bard in the Quad. See 8/8.

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Farm Experience Day Camp. See 8/5. Mother Baby Yoga. See 8/5.

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Library Story Times

Prenatal Yoga. See 8/3. R.E.A.D. Dogs. See 8/6. Regal Summer Movie Express! See 8/6.

Albany Public Library, Main

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Mon: 7 pm with puppet show Wed: 10:30 am with puppet show Thurs: 10:30 am with puppet show

Albany Public Library, Downtown Tues:

10:30 am with puppet show

Philomath Public Library

Tues: Wed:

Philomath Bedtime Story Time, 7 pm, all ages Philomath Story Time, 10 am, 3-5 years old

Corvallis Public Library Mon: Bedtime Story Time, 7 pm, all ages Tues: Toddler Story Time, 10 am, 18-36 months old Wed: Infant Story Time, 10 am, Birth-18 months old Thurs: Preschool Story Time, 10 am, 3-5 years old 1st Sat: 11 am, 0-36 months old with dads

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Southtown Open Mic Talent Search. See 8/5. Women’s Dance for Prenatal/Postnatal and Feminine Health. See 8/5.

Tuesday 20

Dining for Women. Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship Church at 2945 NW Circle Blvd., Corvallis. 6:30 p.m. third Tuesdays. An organization funding programs fostering good health, education and economic self-sufficiency through potlucks where the money saved on the meal is donated to international programs. Bring a potluck dish to share and a donation (any amount, check or credit card preferred). For information visit http://www.facebook.com/ pages/Dining-for-Women-Corvallis-Chapter/20167922652 0781?sk=info. Modern Voices Book Club. Main Library, 2450 14th Ave., SE, Albany. Noon. Free. Discussing “The Billionaire’s Vinegar” by Benjamin Wallace. Call (541) 917-7580 for information. Olympics Summer Camp. The Little Gym, 958 NW Circle Blvd., Suite A, Corvallis. 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m., August 20-23. $29-34/day, depending on membership status. Each day will offer different sports activities. Along with familiar sports, there might be some fun Whacky Sports that have never been done before. Call (541) 753-0950 for information and enrollment or see www. TheLittleGym.com/CorvallisOR. SuperStructures. Downtown Carnegie Library, 302 SW Ferry St., Albany. 2:30 p.m. Free. Learn to build a geodesic dome. For school-aged children. Space is limited. Call (541) 917-7580 for information. $5 Movies at Ninth Street Cinema. See 8/6. Celtic Jam. See 8/6. Concerts in the Park-Corvallis Community Band. See 8/6. Family Mornings in the Garden. See 8/6. Jazz Dance. See 8/6. Mama Baby Yoga. See 8/6. Prenatal Pilates. See 8/6. R.E.A.D. Dogs. See 8/6. Regal Summer Movie Express! See 8/6. SAGE Garden Workparty. See 8/6. Teen Writers Group. See 8/6. Timba Tuesday: Salsa Dancing. See 8/6. Yarn Yoga. See 8/6.

Wednesday 21

OSUsed Store Clearance. 644 SW 13th St., Corvallis. Noon-4 p.m. Free admission. The OSUsed Store is open for extended hours with 25-75% off many marked items throughout the store. Items for sale include computers and computer accessories, furniture (desks, file cabinets, tables, chairs, bookcases, etc.), office supplies, sporting goods, household items, bicycles and more. See www.surplus. oregonstate.edu for information. Puppet Workshop. Main Library, 2450 14th Ave., SE, Albany. 4:30 p.m. Free. Learn how to manipulate hand puppets, marionettes and more. For children in grades 6-12. Call (541) 917-7580 for information. Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 8/3. Family Swim. See 8/2. Georgia Pacific Mill Tour and Guided Tour of Starker Forests. See 8/7. Jazz in the Park. See 8/7.

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Art Reception: (SUR)Face Forward. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. Free. A national Call to Artists with renowned artist Barbara Setsu Pickett serving as the juror. See http://theartscenter.net/exhibit/ surface-design/ for information and participating artists. Wizarding Wonders Workshop. Main Library, 2450 14th Ave., SE, Albany. 2:30 p.m. Free. Magic potions or chemistry? For school-aged children. Space is limited. Call (541) 917-7580 for information. Albany Civic Theater presents “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” See 8/2. Baton Twirling Class. See 8/8. Contemporary Dance. See 8/8. Hip Hop Dance. See 8/8. OSUsed Store Clearance. See 8/21. R.E.A.D. Dogs. See 8/6. Yarn Yoga. See 8/6.

Friday 23

Art in the Old Growth. Sweet Home Ranger District, 4431 Hwy 20, Sweet Home. 8 a.m. $13/person, $8/senior. 3-mile, moderate hike. Your guide will take you to the ancient forest, an amazing historical shelter and a swimming hole. Bring whatever you need to create. All mediums are welcome. Be prepared to hike, carry your own supplies, bring a lunch, and a cushion. Pre-registration is required. See http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/willamette/recreation/ outdoorlearning/?cid=stelprdb5182167 for information and registration or call (541) 367-5168. Northwest Art and Air Festival. Timber Linn Park, 900 Price Road, Albany. Begins at 6:45 a.m. each day with hot air balloons lifting off. Free admission. Music includes The Coats at the Friday Balloon Night Glow and Journey on Saturday. Over 70 juried art and craft vendors and live artist demonstrations. Red Robin Family Zone with climbing wall, children’s crafts, and mobile reptile unit. Free Young Eagles Flights for children 8-17. Art of Cars Car Show. Visit www.nwartandair.org or call (541) 928-0911 for information or to purchase hot air balloon rides. Albany Civic Theater presents “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” See 8/2. Beading 101 Demo. See 8/2. Family Swim. See 8/2. Movies by Moonlight. See 8/2. OSUsed Store Clearance. See 8/21. Restorative Yoga. See 8/2.

Saturday 24

Orienteering. Avery Park, 1310 SW Avery Park Dr., Corvallis. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $7/adult, $5/child 8-18, free/7 and under. Run a course, have a picnic, then finish up your day crawling around on the train or the dinosaur bones. Beginner Clinics from 9:30 a.m.-noon. See http://www.forestrunner.com/orca/Events/avery_park.htm for information. Albany Civic Theater presents “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” See 8/2. Albany Farmers’ Market. See 8/3. Brownsville Farmers’ Market. See 8/3. Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 8/3. Historic Homes Trolley Tour. See 8/3. Northwest Art and Air Festival. See 8/23. Prenatal Yoga. See 8/3.

Sunday 25

Bicycle Birding. Monteith Park, 489 Water Ave. NW, Albany. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Bring a bicycle helmet, water and binoculars to explore Albany Bike Trails. We ride slowly, listen for birds and stop frequently. Trip lengths are less than 10 miles. For information call (541) 753-7689 or e-mail bouchdon@peak.org. Northwest Art and Air Festival. See 8/23.

Monday 26

Mother Baby Yoga. See 8/5. Southtown Open Mic Talent Search. See 8/5. Women’s Dance for Prenatal/Postnatal and Feminine Health. See 8/5.

Tuesday 27

All About Breast-feeding. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis. Fourth Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. Learn how breast-feeding can reduce a baby’s chances of getting diarrhea and respiratory and ear infections. It also gives baby an increased immunity against other diseases. Call (541) 768-5244 for information. Barnyard Bonanza Summer Camp. The Little Gym, 958 NW Circle Blvd., Suite A, Corvallis. 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m., August 27-30. $29-34/day, depending on membership status. From hoe-downs and haystacks, to pigs and ponies. These and other “barnyard” attractions will be the

inspiration for activities and games this week. Call (541) 753-0950 for information and enrollment or see www. TheLittleGym.com/CorvallisOR. Jack! Jack! Jack! Downtown Carnegie Library, 302 SW Ferry St., Albany. 10:30 am. and 2:30 p.m. Free. The Albany Public Library Marionette Troupe presents an original play based on traditional tales. Limited seating. Call (541) 917-7580 for information. $5 Movies at Ninth Street Cinema. See 8/6. Celtic Jam. See 8/6. Concerts in the Park-Corvallis Community Band. See 8/6. Family Mornings in the Garden. See 8/6. Jazz Dance. See 8/6. Mama Baby Yoga. See 8/6. Prenatal Pilates. See 8/6. R.E.A.D. Dogs. See 8/6. SAGE Garden Workparty. See 8/6. Teen Writers Group. See 8/6. Timba Tuesday: Salsa Dancing. See 8/6. Yarn Yoga. See 8/6.

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Wednesday 28

Music includes The Coats at the Friday Balloon Night Glow and Journey on Saturday. Over 70 juried art and craft vendors and live artist demonstrations. Red Robin Family Zone with climbing wall, children’s crafts, and mobile reptile unit. Free Young Eagles Flights for children 8-17. Art of Cars Car Show. Visit www.nwartandair.org or call (541) 928-0911 for information or to purchase hot air balloon rides.

Thursday 29

Where: Timber Linn Park, 900 Price Road, Albany. When: Begins at 6:45 a.m. each day with hot air balloons lifting off. Cost: Free

Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 8/3. Family Swim. See 8/2. Georgia Pacific Mill Tour and Guided Tour of Starker Forests. See 8/7. Jazz in the Park. See 8/7. OSUsed Store Sale. See 8/7. Prenatal Yoga. See 8/3. R.E.A.D. Dogs. See 8/6. Play-Along Stories. Main Library, 2450 14th Ave., SE, Albany. 10:30 a.m. Free. Play along with Louise Johnson and her puppets and toys. For pre-school children. Call (541) 917-7580 for information. Santiam Wagon Road, Eno Road to Clear Lake Hike. Sweet Home Ranger District, 4431 Hwy 20, Sweet Home. 8 a.m. $13/person, $8/senior. 6-mile, moderate hike. Explore what early travel was like in the forest on the historic toll road that once linked the Willamette Valley to eastern Oregon. Bring water and a lunch. Pre-registration is required. See http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/willamette/ recreation/outdoorlearning/?cid=stelprdb5182167 for information and registration or call (541) 367-5168. Baton Twirling Class. See 8/8. Contemporary Dance. See 8/8. Hip Hop Dance. See 8/8. R.E.A.D. Dogs. See 8/6. Yarn Yoga. See 8/6.

Friday 30

Back to School Fiesta. Osborn Aquatic Center, 1940 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. 1-5 p.m. $4.75/adult, $3.75/ youth 7-17, $2.50/child 0-6. Celebrate the end of summer with a fiesta pool party. Play games and win prizes. Visits www.corvallisoregon.gov/pool or call (541) 766-7946 for information. Berry Picking Bonanza Hike. Sweet Home Ranger District, 4431 Hwy 20, Sweet Home. 9 a.m. $13/person, $8/senior. 1/2-mile, easy hike. Learn about the berries that have sustained people and wildlife in the Cascades for thousands of years. Includes traditional uses of berries and how to distinguish between edible and non-edible berries. Family friendly. Bring water and a lunch. Pre-registration is required. See http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/willamette/ recreation/outdoorlearning/?cid=stelprdb5182167 for information and registration or call (541) 367-5168. Beading 101 Demo. See 8/2. Family Swim. See 8/2. Restorative Yoga. See 8/2.

Saturday 31

Albany Farmers’ Market. See 8/3. Brownsville Farmers’ Market. See 8/3. Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 8/3. Historic Homes Trolley Tour. See 8/3. Prenatal Yoga. See 8/3.

Monday, September 2

First Monday Whiteside Theatre Tour. See 8/5. Mother Baby Yoga. See 8/5. Southtown Open Mic Talent Search. See 8/5. Women’s Dance for Prenatal/Postnatal and Feminine Health. See 8/5.

Tuesday, September 3

Open Recreation Swim at Osborn Aquatic Center. 1940 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. 1-3 p.m. Monday thru Thurs. and 1-9 p.m. on Fridays. $4.75/Adults, $3.75/youth 7-17, $2.50/children 0-6. Visits www.corvallisoregon.gov/ pool or call (541) 766-7946 for information. $5 Movies at Ninth Street Cinema. See 8/6. Celtic Jam. See 8/6.

Jazz Dance. See 8/6. Mama Baby Yoga. See 8/6. Prenatal Pilates. See 8/6. SAGE Garden Workparty. See 8/6. Teen Writers Group. See 8/6. Timba Tuesday: Salsa Dancing. See 8/6. Yarn Yoga. See 8/6.

Wednesday, September 4

Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 8/3. Family Swim. See 8/2. Georgia Pacific Mill Tour and Guided Tour of Starker Forests. See 8/7. Jazz in the Park. See 8/7. Prenatal Yoga. See 8/3. Open Rec Swim at Osborn Aquatic Center. See 9/3. OSUsed Store Sale. See 8/7.

Thursday, September 5

Baton Twirling Demo and Q&A. Dance Corvallis, 1898 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 5 p.m. Free. Taught by former OSU Feature Twirler. Conatact Kailey McKay at reignbatontwirling@gmail.com for information. Cascadia Cave Heritage Hike. Sweet Home Ranger District, 4431 Hwy 20, Sweet Home. 9 a.m. $13/person, $8/senior. 2.5-mile, easy hike. Follow the historic footsteps of the Kalapuya Indians along the lower floodplains of the South Santiam River. Includes traditional uses of plants. Bring water and a lunch. Pre-registration is required. See http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/willamette/recreation/outdoorl earning/?cid=stelprdb5182167 for information and registration or call (541) 367-5168. Evening Book Club. Main Library, 2450 14th Ave., SE, Albany. 7 p.m. Free. Book to be announced. Call (541) 917-7580 for information. Baton Twirling Class. See 8/8. Contemporary Dance. See 8/8. Hip Hop Dance. See 8/8. Mommy Connections Postpartum Support Class. See 8/15 Open Rec Swim at Osborn Aquatic Center. See 9/3. Yarn Yoga. See 8/6.

Friday, September 6

Beading 101 Demo. See 8/2. Family Swim. See 8/2. Open Rec Swim at Osborn Aquatic Center. See 9/3. OSUsed Store Clearance. See 8/21. Restorative Yoga. See 8/2.

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