Our Town 2012-2013 by Mid-Valley Media

2012-13 OUR TOWN

Inside Our Town A View of the Valley . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Benton County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Linn County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Visitors Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Census Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Finding a Doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Finding a Dentist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Hospitals & Clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Other Health Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 OSU Student Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

About Our Towns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Finding Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Adair Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Albany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Alpine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Alsea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Bellfountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Blodgett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Brownsville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Corvallis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Foster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Halsey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Harrisburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Jefferson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 KingsValley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Lebanon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Lewisburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Lyons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Mill City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Millersburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Monroe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Philomath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Scio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Shedd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Sodaville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Summit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Sweet Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Tangent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Waterloo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Community Services . . . . . . . . . .12 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Post Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Media Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Area Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Chambers of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 The Top 10 Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Immediate Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Our Town is produced by Editor: Kim Jackson Corvallis Coordinator: Theresa Novak Executive Staff: Hasso Hering, Editor Emeritus, Albany Democrat-Herald; Mike McInally, Editor, Albany DemocratHerald and Corvallis Gazette-Times; Emily Mentzer, Managing Editor, Lebanon Express. Cover Design: Daniel Morgan

Public Agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Community Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Health/Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Support Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Senior Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Public Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Private Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Charter Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Home Schooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Linn-Benton Community College . . . . . . . . . .45 Oregon State University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Newspaperes in Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Our Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Voter Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Drop Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 City Governments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 County Governments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Public Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Enjoying the Outdoors . . . . . . . . .59 Boating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Biking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Disc Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Fishing & Hunting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Hiking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Horseback Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Campgrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Playgrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Skiing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Swimming Pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Layout and Design: Kim Jackson, Cheryl Surendra Advertising staff: Amy Miller, Colleen Candee, Cyndi Sprinkel-Hart, Margie Davenport, Monica Hampton, Scott Blair, Sharon DiPalma, Chris Retherford-Johnson, Joni Proctor, Pam Burright, Daniel Morgan, Don Boucher, Diane McCorkle, MJ Stalnaker, Wendy Gammell, Cheryl Surendra, Jessica Coudare, John Rehley, Monica Grissom, Mary Greaney. Editorial Contributors: Scott Campbell, Jessica Coudare,

Volleyball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Clubs and Organizations . . . . . . .72 Advocacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Cultural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Ethnic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Fraternal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Historical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Hobbies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Literary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Parenting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Politics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Professional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Social . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Veterans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Leisure Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Dancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Farmers Markets & Artisans . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Spectator Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Cinema . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Visual Arts & More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Art Galleries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Microbrews & Distilleries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Wineries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Especially for Kids . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Community Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Other Youth Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Social . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 The Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Business Directory . . . . . . . . . 62-63 Amanda Cowan, Andy Cripe, Matt DeBow, Joce DeWitt, AK Dugan, Cory Frye, Canda Fuqua, Audrey Gomez, Bennett Hall, Kevin Hampton, Cathy Ingalls, Cliff Kirkpatrick, Graham Kislingbury, Steve Lathrop, Jennifer Moody, Theresa Novak, Kyle Odegard, David Patton, Alex Paul, Sarah Payne, Amanda Robbins, Jake Rosenberg, Jesse Skoubo, Jane Stoltz, Raju Woodward, Mark Ylen.

2012-13 OUR TOWN

OUR TOWN

Welcome to Our Town 2012-13 T

his is the 26th annual edition of “Our Town, Your Guide to Living in the Mid-Willamette Valley.” The Mid-Willamette Valley provides the best Oregon has to offer. From the beauty of the Cascade Mountains, with its pristine lakes and rivers, to the bountiful farmland that stretches across the valley floor, we enjoy unlimited opportunities for recreation and quality of life. Residents — whether in a small town like Tangent or Monroe, or in larger cities like Albany, Lebanon or Corvallis — are within easy driving distance of shopping centers, quality medical care and a full array of educational opportunities, from preschool to

Amanda Cowan / Democrat-Herald

Vietnam vet Stan Miller greets the crowd while joining the Willamette Valley Masons in the Albany Veteran’s Day Parade. doctoral programs. Whether you’re a longtime resident or a newcomer, we encour-

age you to keep Our Town handy to take advantage of the many opportunites available in this

great mid-valley of ours. If you are part of an organization, club or activity and would like to be included in next year’s publication, look for the Our Town submission forms in the Albany Democrat-Herald, Corvallis Gazette-Times and the Lebanon Express newspapers in the spring. Information to guide you to these opportunities is found in the following pages of this edition of Our Town and in our website version, available under the “Special Sections” categories of our respective newspapers. See them at www.gazettetimes.com, www.democratherald.com, or www.lebanon-express.com. From all of us at Mid-Valley Newspapers, thank you.

A View of the Valley BENTON COUNTY

LINN COUNTY

he first residents of Benton County were the Kalapuya Indians who lived off a rich, green land of plentiful berries, fish and game. In April 1812, an exploring party from the Pacific Fur Company post at Fort Astoria came up the Willamette River in two canoes. When they saw the rich abundance of game, fish and other food, they were moved to call the region "the garden of the Columbia." Joseph Avery arrived in 1845 and claimed 640 acres of land on both sides of the Marys River where it enters the Willamette River. Soon after building a cabin for himself on the north shore, he platted the town of Marysville and began selling lots. William F. Dixon, another early settler, agreed the area was an ideal spot for a town. He established a ferry across the Willamette and built his house just north of what is now Corvallis' Harrison Boulevard. Oregon legislators declared the area a new county on Dec. 23, 1847, and, four years later, Marysville was accepted as the county seat. Avery and Dixon offered to provide land for a county courthouse. The town later was renamed Corvallis (meaning "heart of the valley" in Latin). When it first was established, Benton County's southern border ran south to what is now the boundary between Oregon and California and west to the Pacific Ocean. In 1851, as other counties were established, the southern border was set at its approximate modern location. Now 676 square miles, Benton County is ranked third smallest in land area among Oregon's 36 counties.The current population of Benton County totals more than 85,000. 2012-13 OUR TOWN

inn County also was inhabited by the Kalapuya Indians who lived along the Calapooia, Willamette and Santiam rivers when the first settlers arrived in the mid-1840s. In 1845, Abner Hackleman was the captain of a wagon train of about 300 people who crossed the plains to make their home in the midWillamette Valley, arriving in February of 1846 in what is now Albany. In the spring of 1846, Milton Hale established the first ferry across the Santiam River and many early settlers used it to get to present Linn County. Over the next few years, many people settled in Linn County, when the Donation Land Claim Act provided free land. Linn County was established on Dec. 28, 1847. Originally it stretched from the Santiam River on the north to what is now the CaliforniaNevada border on the south, and from the Willamette River on the west to the crest of the Rocky Mountains on the east. The boundaries were altered in 1851 and 1854. Now, the county consists of 2,297 square miles. In 1851, the Territorial Legislature passed an act establishing Albany as the county seat. That was reaffirmed in 1856. Albany became a bustling commercial center during the late 1800s and early 1900s, with railroad tracks going in six directions, giving it the nickname Hub City. All the commercial activity also led to construction of many expensive homes during the Victorian era. Every architectural style popular during that period is represented in Albany's historic districts and in such towns as Lebanon and Brownsville. Today, Linn County's economic base is found in agriculture, forest products, manufacturing and the production of rare and primary metals. The population of Linn County tops 117,000.

A VIEW OF THE VALLEY

Census Facts

Visitors Centers

B E N TO N C O U N T Y

ALBANY VISITORS ASSOCIATION

POPULATION 85,995 (50% female, 50% male) AGE PERCENT OF POPULATION 4 and younger 4.3% 5-14 10.0% 15-24 24.9% 25-44 21.0% 45-64 25% 65-84 10.1% 85 and older 1.9% Median age 32.4 years ETHNICITY White Hispanic Asian Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Black Native American

88.7% 6.7% 5.5% 0.3% 1.1% 0.9%

HOUSEHOLDS Total households: 34,317 Percentage with families 56.1% Percentage with children under 18 42.5% Percentage with married couple and families 38.6% Average household size 2.35 people Average family size 2.87 people HOUSING UNITS 36,245 Percentage owner-occupied units Percentage renter-occupied units

55.9% 44.1%

LINN COUNTY POPULATION 117,340 (50.6% female, 49.4% male) AGE PERCENT OF POPULATION 4 and younger 6.6% 5-14 13.5% 15-24 18.8% 25-44 24.4% 45-64 27.5% 65-84 13.3% 85 and older 2.1% Median age 39.2 years ETHNICITY White Hispanic Asian Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Black

93.7% 8.0% 1.1% 0.2% 0.6%

110 Third Ave. S.E. 541-928-0911 or 800-526-2256 E-mail: info@albanyvisitors.com www.albanyvisitors.com

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

LEBANON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITORS CENTER Amanda Cowan/Democrat-Herald

Galilea Chavez-Garcia, 8, of Albany tries a Norwegian krumkake during a food fair at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parish. HOUSEHOLDS Total households: 45,204 Percentage with families 68.5% Percentage with children under 18 45.7% Percentage with married couple and family 39.5% Average household size 2.55 people Average family size 3.01 people HOUSING UNITS 48,821 Percent owner-occupied units Percent renter-occupied units

65.1% 34.9%

HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION (Age 25 and older) Benton County Associate degree Bachelor's degree Graduate/professional degree High school graduate/higher Bachelor's degree/higher

7.7% 26.0% 22.0% 94.2% 48.0%

Linn County Associate degree Bachelor's degree Graduate/professional degree High school graduate/higher Bachelor's degree/higher

9.4% 13.9% 4.5% 86.9% 18.4%

OREGON Associate degree

7.8%

1040 S. Park St. 541-258-7164 E-mail: shelly@lebanon-chamber.org www.lebanon-chamber.org

PHILOMATH VISITORS CENTER 1010 Applegate St. 541-929-2454 E-mail: director@philomathchamber.org www.philomathchamber.org

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

Bachelor's degree Graduate or professional degree High school graduate or higher Bachelor's degree or higher MEDIAN HOUSE PRICE 1/1/07 to 6/1/07 Benton County $272,115 Corvallis $277,750 Linn County $169,000 Albany $190,000

18.3% 10.5% 88.8% 28.8%

1/1/12-6/1/12 $229,000 $238,750 $128,000 $153,020

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Population Research Center, Portland State University; Willamette Valley Multiple Listing Service (Median House Prices) 2012-13 OUR TOWN

ABOUT OUR TOWNS

About Our Towns ADAIR VILLAGE Where to Find It: Adair Village is about seven miles north of Corvallis on Highway 99W. How It Got Its Name: The city, incorporated in 1976, was named after Camp Adair, which was named after Henry Rodney Adair, a soldier and Astorian who was killed in Mexico in 1916. His troops were greatly outnumbered but made a spirited defense. How Many People Live There: 840 What It's Known For: The city was built on the site of a former military base that was quickly constructed for training during World War II. Adair Village, or simply "Adair," is the home of Santiam Christian School and an Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife regional office. Where the Locals Hang Out: E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area, three miles to the north of town, offers plenty of opportunities for watching wildlife. Adair County Park has a disc golf course, tennis courts, softball fields and more.

ALBANY Where to Find It: Albany is on the banks of the Willamette River in Linn and Benton counties, 25 miles south of Salem and about 40 miles north of Eugene on Interstate 5. How It Got Its Name: The city was founded in 1848 by Walter and Thomas Monteith and named after Albany, N.Y. How Many People Live There: 50,520 What It's Known For: Albany is known for the free River Rhythms summer concert series that draws thousands to Monteith Riverpark; for the Albany Civic Theater, one of the Northwest's oldest; for the Northwest Art & Air Festival in August and for the annual Linn County Veterans Day Parade, the largest such event west of the Mississippi. Where the Locals Hang Out: The Willamette riverfront around Albany offers several parks with many recreational opportunities. Bowman and Bryant parks offer boat access, fishing, swimming and picnicking with easy access to the downtown. An amphitheater in Timber-Linn Park is the site of large concerts. Across the river from downtown, at Takena Landing Park, a 3.2-mile loop trail follows the river north from the parking lot. Downtown has a good variety of high-quality restaurants, and a farmers market on Saturdays, Apr.-Nov..

ALPINE Where to Find It: Alpine is in south Benton County, a few miles northwest of Monroe on Alpine Road. How It Got Its Name: According to a forest hydrologist who lives in Alpine, the unincorporat2012-13 OUR TOWN

ed town is named for the vegetation found in the Hammer Creek Valley in the foothills of the Coast Range. The Klickitat Indians routinely burned the valley, which kept brush and Douglas fir trees at bay and the only tree that could withstand this routine burning was the valley variety of ponderosa pine. The original settlers called it All Pine, which eventually became Alpine. How Many People Live There: 171 (2010 Census) What It's Known For: Thanks to signage, the most prominent building in this crossroads town is the Alpine Tavern, an old-fashioned watering hole that's been featured in a nostalgic beer advertisement for Miller High Life in recent years. Where the Locals Hang Out: Besides the tavern, there's the Alpine Community Center that offers

a preschool, recycling center, community classes, fitness center and more.

ALSEA Where to Find It: Alsea is about 15 miles west of Philomath on Highway 34. How It Got Its Name: The community is named after the Alsea River, which runs through it. Alsea is believed to be derived from "Alsi," the name of an Indian tribe that lived at the mouth of the river. How Many People Live There: 164 (2010 Census) (About 1,200, including surrounding areas) What It's Known For: The river. Thousands of anglers from throughout the Northwest descend on Alsea for the annual steelhead run. Alsea also

ABOUT OUR TOWNS is the closest town to the Alsea Hatchery and the Oregon Hatchery Research Center, where fish are bred and studied. Where the Locals Hang Out: Alsea School, which has about 150 students in kindergarten through high school, is the center of the community, and football and basketball games are particularly popular in the Coast Range town. A new library opened near the school in spring 2005.

BELLFOUNTAIN Where to Find It: Bellfountain is five miles northwest of Monroe, or four miles west of Oregon Highway 99W. How It Got Its Name: Story has it that Bellfountain was named after residents who had moved from a town in Ohio that had the same name. The general area was known in pioneer days as Belknap's Settlement. How Many People Live There: 75 (2010 Census) What It's Known For: Bellfountain gained acclaim when its high school basketball team, which consisted of all seven boys in the school, won the state championship in 1937, beating big schools from big cities. It's an Oregon version of the movie "Hoosiers." Today, grass seed, lumber and Christmas trees are the cornerstones for the area's economy. Where the Locals Hang Out: Bellfountain Park has been used as a local meeting place since 1860, and its 85-foot picnic table - one solid slab of wood - surely is one of the wonders of Benton County.

BLODGETT Where to Find It: Blodgett is 15 miles west of Corvallis on Highway 20 How It Got Its Name: The town was named after an early pioneer settler, William Blodgett, for whom the post office was named in 1888. How Many People Live There: 58 (2010 Census) What It's Known For: Christmas trees from Blodgett are shipped throughout the nation. The town has an elementary school and is the site of an annual mountain bike race, the Mudslinger, that often lives up to its name. Where the Locals Hang Out: The Blodgett Country Store on Highway 20 has everything from groceries to hardware, as well as a post office and local gossip inside. Residents stop by here for goods, but also to chat and check the postings on the bulletin boards.

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

Museum and a historic downtown shopping district. Portions of the 1986 movie, "Stand By Me," were filmed in and around Brownsville. Where the Locals Hang Out: Pioneer Park is a popular destination for residents and tourists. A 26-acre park, bordered on two sides by the Calapooia River, it offers ball fields, horseshoe pits, a covered dining pavilion with kitchen, summer swimming, a covered amphitheatre with seating for up to 400 people, a playground for children and a limited number of campsites.

the Willamette Valley was accidentally shipped to California and lost, given to a man with the same name as a person in Oregon. How Many People Live There: 54,520 What It's Known For: Oregon State University, which has an enrollment of more than 20,000, as well as a picturesque campus that is the site of

CORVALLIS Where to Find It: Corvallis is at the confluence of the Willamette and Marys rivers, 10 miles west of Interstate 5, halfway between Salem and Eugene. How It Got Its Name: Founder Joseph Avery, a pioneer in the 1840s, named Corvallis, originally called Marysville, by compounding Latin words meaning "heart of the valley." The name change was made apparently to avoid confusion with Marysville, Calif., which was on the same stage coach route. Legend has it that gold headed to 2012-13 OUR TOWN

ABOUT OUR TOWNS many events. Where the Locals Hang Out: First Street in downtown Corvallis runs along the Willamette River, and on Saturdays during the summer it's the site of a bustling farmers and artisans market. There's also a great walking path and some of the tastiest restaurants in town.

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

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

HARRISBURG Where to Find It: Harrisburg is about 26 miles south of Albany on Oregon Highway 99E. How It Got Its Name: Incorporated in 1852, the town was known as Prairie Precinct when D. and A.A. McCully started a store on the banks of the Willamette River. It also was called Thurston before the final section of Harrisburg, presumably named after Harrisburg. Pa., was completed. How Many People Live There: 3,585, many of whom now commute to Albany or to larger communities outside Linn County such as Eugene and Salem. What It's Known For: Harrisburg's biggest event of the year is the Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration, which includes food, music performances, a parade, a car show, foot races and fireworks. Where the Locals Hang Out: Harrisburg's tradi2012-13 OUR TOWN

tional white gazebo in Riverfront Park on the Willamette River is a favorite place to go. It is the center stage for the Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration and used for weddings and family reunions, and summer concerts and movies.

JEFFERSON Where to Find It: Jefferson is just north of the Linn County line in Marion County, about a mile east of Interstate 5 between Albany and Salem. How It Got Its Name: Originally, Jefferson was called Conser's Ferry after the trans-Santiam watercraft operated about 1848 by pioneer Jacob Conser. Conser also had his hand in the downriver town of Syracuse, known later as Santiam City. Starting in 1861, the town was renamed Jefferson after the third president of the United States. It was incorporated as a city on Oct. 20, 1870. How Many People Live There: 3,135 What It's Known For: The city hosts an annual Mint Festival in the summer and claims to be the "frog jumping capital" of Oregon. Where the Locals Hang Out: A popular place to go in Jefferson is the Santiam River. The south and north forks of the river come together several miles upstream from town and feed into the Willamette River several miles downstream. The river passes within a block of downtown, where there is a public boat launch, and offers excellent boating and fishing opportunities.

KINGS VALLEY Where to Find It: Kings Valley is about 17 miles northwest of Corvallis on the Kings Valley Highway, Highway 223. How It Got Its Name: Named for the family of Nahum King, who settled the area in 1845. How Many People Live There: 65 (2010 Census) What It's Known For: The biggest industry in town is Christmas trees. The Kings Valley Charter School - formed after the local elementary school closed in 2001 - offers a K-12 program. Kings Valley also is home to the Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire the second weekend in September. Where the Locals Hang Out: The Fort Hoskins Historical Park and the 586-acre Beazell Memorial Forest are gems in the Benton County parks and natural areas system. Beazell has great trails and the Beazell Forest Education Center. Visitors interested in local history will enjoy Fort Hoskins, built in 1856 to watch over the newly created Indian reservation.

LEBANON Where to Find It: Lebanon is about eight miles east of Interstate 5, where Highways 20 and Highway 34 merge. How It Got Its Name: In 1847, Jeremiah Ralston left Burlington, Iowa, with his wife and six children, crossing the Great Plains to Oregon, where they settled in what is now Lebanon. Ralston,

who was born in Lebanon, Tenn., bought the land that is now the city's business district from squatters for $30 and a yoke of oxen. How Many People Live There: 15,565 What It's Known For: Ralston Park in downtown Lebanon hosts the city's annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, summer concerts and other community events. The Lebanon Strawberry Festival takes place the first full weekend in June and the Star-Spangled Celebration is held on the Fourth of July. The town also is the site of a Lowe's distribution center and other manufacturing businesses. The new Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Northwest opened its doors to students in August 2011 on 51 acres west of SamaritanLebanon Community Hospital. Construction will start next year on a 251-bed Veterans Administration home near the new college and the hospital. Business growth is also booming on the south end of town. Where the Locals Hang Out: The Lebanon downtown offers locals and visitors a variety of restaurants, coffee shops and entertainment. The historic Kuhn Theater is operating again in downtown Lebanon. Willamette Speedway draws racing fans throughout the summer. Cheadle Lake Park is getting increased use.

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

LYONS Where to Find It: Lyons is in east Linn County in what is known as the North Santiam Canyon. How It Got Its Name: The town is named for Irishmen James and Henry Lyons, who established the community around 1880. How Many People Live There: 1,160 What It's Known For: The area features numerous trails and parks, including the John Neal campground and the Freres and Lyons parks within the city limits. Eighteen acres of parks, trails and fishing areas were added in 2007. The new parks acreage connects to John Neal Memorial Park, Freres Park and Juniper Street. The Fox Valley Cemetery contains the remains of early settlers. Where the Locals Hang Out: A favorite spot is the 30-acre John Neal Memorial Park, which features 40 campsites, picnic shelters, hiking trails through wetlands and beaver ponds, as well as fishing and boating access along the

OUR TOWNS North Santiam River, which boasts a spring chinook run supplied by the Marion Forks Fish Hatchery.

MILL CITY Where to Find It: Mill City straddles the North Santiam River on Highway 22 in Linn and Marions counties, about seven miles east of Lyons. The post office is in Marion County. How It Got Its Name: John Shaw and others moved a sawmill from Stayton to this place in 1887 and started the Santiam Lumber Company. In 1888, Shaw had a post office established with the name Mill City. How Many People Live There: 1,855 What Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Known For: The North Santiam provides great salmon and steelhead fishing and lots of river recreation. Also available are developed parks and trails, and Detroit Reservoir is located just 23 miles to the east. Where The Locals Hang Out: The City Hall was rebuilt after being destroyed by fire.

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

MONROE Where to Find It: Monroe is about 16 miles south of Corvallis on Highway 99W. How It Got Its Name: Originally called Starrs Point after a local man who had a nearby store, the name was changed to Monroe in 1874, after the fifth president of the United States, James Monroe. How Many People Live There: 615 What It's Known For: Monroe is on the Long Tom River and is an agricultural community. It's about halfway in between Corvallis and Eugene, and people commute from here to jobs in both cities. Where the Locals Hang Out: There's the city park on the east side of the Long Tom River, or the Dari Mart, which is as much a grocery store as convenience store. And of course, if there's

an extracurricular event at Monroe High School, locals will show their Dragon pride.

PHILOMATH Where to Find It: Philomath is about six miles west of Corvallis. How It Got Its Name: Philomath means "love of learning" in Greek, appropriate since the United Brethren Church opened Philomath College in 1867. How Many People Live There: 4,610 What It's Known For: The city is a bedroom community for Corvallis. The weekend after the Fourth of July is the Philomath Frolic and Rodeo, frequently voted the top event for the Northwest Pro Rodeo Association. The event features the Main Street Parade, a fiddlers' jam session, several dances on the largest outdoor dance floor in the Northwest, carnival rides and a Christian cowboy church service. Where the Locals Hang Out: The Benton County Historical Society & Museum on Main Street is becoming a hot spot thanks to more art exhibits, new historical displays and educational discussions and activities.

SCIO Where to Find It: Scio is about 18 miles northeast of Albany and 12 miles north of Lebanon along Oregon Highway 226.

How It Got Its Name: The city of Scio was named for Scio, Ohio, which was named for Chios, a Greek island off the west coast of Turkey. Henry L. Turner and William McKinney built a flour mill at Scio, and when the work was completed Turner suggested McKinney name the town. McKinney chose the name of his former home in Ohio. Another version of the town's history has Mrs. McKinney choosing the name. How Many People Live There: About 840 What It's Known For: Scio is home to the Linn County Lamb and Wool Fair in May, which features a parade, forestry competition, a court of local high school students, sheepdog trials, a fleece and fiber show and a sheepherders' breakfast. Where the Locals Hang Out: Downtown Scio offers several restaurants for visitors, such as an espresso house called Covered Bridge Coffee on Main Street, and there is a park with picnic tables next to the Depot Museum along the scenic Thomas Creek. A new Main Street bridge has been built over Thomas Creek.

SHEDD Where to Find It: Shedd is located on Oregon Highway 99E, about 13 miles south of Albany. How It Got Its Name: Shedd is named after Capt. Frank Shedd, who arrived with his extended family in 1864. The first settlement here was named 2012-13 OUR TOWN

OUR TOWNS Boston and was the site of an important part of mid-valley history, a water-powered gristmill that produced flour for local farmers. The community also was called Shedds and Shedd Station because of the railroad. How Many People Live There: About 1,200 What It's Known For: In 2004, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department purchased the historic Thompson's Mills site. It is open for guided tours at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. weekdays and at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. on Sat. and Sun.. Last year two nearby diversion dams were removed, and that has interrupted scheduled tours. Visitors should call 541-491-3611 before coming out. The 1913 Bank of Shedd building now houses the Shedd Museum. Where the Locals Hang Out: The Shedd Cafe, a popular local meeting place, is a traditional diner that is the rally point for cruise-ins, meetings of hot rods, muscle cars, motorcycles and restored classics, every Thur., Apr. through Oct.

SWEET HOME

Where to Find It: Sodaville is about three miles southeast of Lebanon on Sodaville-Waterloo Drive. How It Got Its Name: The town derives its name from the mineral springs discovered in 1848 while a local farmer was searching for lost oxen and happened upon a spring with strange tasting water. The area, which once attracted tourists from all over the state, was also known as Soda Springs and Summer's Soda before acquiring the name Sodaville. How Many People Live There: About 310 What It's Known For: Sodaville hosts a citywide garage sale each July and an annual Blackberry Festival in late August. Where the Locals Hang Out: Sodaville City Park, located in the center of town on Sodaville Road, is a favorite place to go. The park hosts the annual Blackberry Festival and is the site of City Hall. The soda springs still empty into a holding tank beneath City Hall.

Where to Find It: Sweet Home is about 24 miles east of Interstate 5 on U.S. Highway 20. The community lies on the path of the Scenic Byway, which runs from the junction of Highway 228 from I-5 to Sweet Home and continues along Highway 20 from the city up to the Santiam Pass. How It Got Its Name: Two separate settlements named Mossville and Buckhead merged in the 1880s to become the village of Sweet Home. One tradition suggests the origins of the new name are found in a story about the region's first pioneers in the early 1850s, Wesley Powell and William Clark, who built a cabin on their adjoining property line so they could each sleep on their own property to satisfy the requirements of the Donation Land Claim and yet share a kitchen and living space. According to the story, Clark woke up one morning, looked about and said, "Oh, what a home, sweet home!" How Many People Live There: 9,005 What It's Known For: Sweet Home is the home of the Sportsman's Holiday, which is held the second weekend of July, and the Oregon Jamboree, the largest country music and camping event in the Northwest, at the end of July or the first weekend in August. The Jamboree has been a popular event since it began in 1992 and has hosted some of the biggest names in country music. The East Linn Museum houses a large collection of artifacts from the Sweet Home area and east Linn County. Where the Locals Hang Out: Foster and Green Peter reservoirs east of town are popular spots for many kinds of recreation. Boaters can access the lakes from one of the many launches along their borders and fishermen use the lakes year-round. A new marina is at the west end of the lake. Fishermen also congregate at the base of Foster Dam, across the river from South Santiam Fish Hatchery. East of the lakes on U.S. Highway 20 and Quartzville Road, the Willamette National Forest offers a variety of hiking, horse riding and ATV trails.

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

Where to Find It: Tangent is about halfway

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between Corvallis and Lebanon and six miles south of Albany on Oregon Highway 99E. How It Got Its Name: Settler John Beard gave the land to the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1871, on the condition that the railroad build a train station on the property. The railroad line was and still is - a tangent through the community. How Many People Live There: 1,180. What It's Known For: The town has become a center for grass seed production and is the home of the Bass estate, which made national news in 1983 when the late John Bass left the home to his pet, Kitty-Kat. Kitty-Kat died in 1995, and the estate was turned over to the city. The home on the property dates to 1916 and serves as City Hall. Where the Locals Hang Out: The Dixie Creek Saloon on Highway 99E is a popular spot for locals.

WATERLOO Where to Find It: The town of Waterloo at the falls of the South Santiam River is located about three miles east of Lebanon on U.S. Highway 20. How It Got Its Name: In the late 19th century, the place had a sawmill and gristmill, built by Elmore Kees. It was known as Kees Mill. When Kees died, his widow leased the property to John F. Backensto, according to "Oregon Geographic Names." Litigation ensued among the Kees heirs and other people. John Ambler, a local wit, suggested the name Waterloo after a court decision gave a substantial victory to one party in the contest. How Many People Live There: 230. What It's Known For: The town is home to Waterloo Park, which is operated by Linn County. This campground is known for its relaxed atmosphere, year-round camping availability, river and fishing access. Where the Locals Hang Out: Locals enjoy fishing below the falls at Waterloo Park or picnicking and camping along the river at the park. There also are two large picnic pavilions on the north edge of town along the river. â&#x20AC;˘ Information on name origins from "Oregon Geographic Names," and Glenn Harrison of the Linn County Historical Society.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Community Services Utilities Cable Television Comcast 150 N.W. Lewisburg Ave., Corvallis 2417 S. Santiam Highway, Lebanon 888-824-8264 www.comcast.com Service areas: Corvallis-Philomath, Albany, Tangent-Oakville, Lebanon and Sweet Home Monroe Area Communications Inc. 575 Commercial St. 541-847-5135 www.monroetel.com

Electricity Consumers Power Inc. 6990 West Hills Road, Philomath 1900 Oak St., Lebanon 541-929-3124, 800-872-9036 www.cpi.coop Service areas: Parts of Linn, Benton, Lincoln, Lane Marion and Polk counties. (The cooperative has a Lebanon office for bill drop-off at 1900 Oak St.) Energy Assistance Program Community Services Consortium 545 S.W. Second St., Suite A, Corvallis Benton: 541-752-2840; Linn: 541-926-7163

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A Pacific Power crew repairs a downed powerline on Scravel Hill Road northeast of Albany. Service areas: All of Benton County and parts of Linn County

PacificCorp 830 Old Salem Road 541-967-6158 888-221-7070 www.pacificcorp.com

Sweet Home Sanitation 1001 Long St. 541-367-2535 888-325-5068 Service areas: Sweet Home, Brownsville, Halsey and other portions of Linn County

Pacific Power and Light Co. 1247 Montgomery St. S.E., Albany 541-928-3311 www.midamerican.com

Internet Providers

Sanitation Allied Waste/Republic Services of AlbanyLebanon 1214 Montgomery St. S.E. Albany 541-928-2551 (Albany) 541-995-6414 (Harrisburg) www.sanitation.com Service areas: Linn County and the North Albany area of Benton County Allied Waste/Republic Services of Corvallis 110 N.E. Walnut Blvd. 541-754-0444 www.corvallis.disposal.com

Alyrica Networks Inc. 521B N. 19th St., Philomath 541-929-3330 www.alyrica.net Service areas: Albany, Corvallis, Halsey, Jefferson, Lebanon, Philomath, Kiger Island, Independence/Monmouth.

2417 S. Santiam Highway, Lebanon 888-824-8264 www.comcast.com Service areas: Linn and Benton counties Exchangenet 314 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis 541-752-2033 www.2006.exchangenet.net Service areas: Linn and Benton counties Peak Internet 1600 Western Blvd., Suite 180, Corvallis 36634 Oak St., Lebanon 541-754-7325 800-731-4871 www.peakinternet.com Service areas: Linn and Benton counties

Natural Gas

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

Telephone

Comcast 150 N.W. Lewisburg Ave., Corvallis

CenturyLink 890 S. Second St., Lebanon

NW Natural 1970 14th Ave. S.E., Albany 541-926-4253, 800-231-2986 www.nwnatural.com

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COMMUNITY SERVICES 541-259-7402 www.centurylink.com Service areas: Lebanon, Sweet Home, Brownsville and Shedd Monroe Area Communications Inc. 575 Commercial St. 541-847-5135 www.monroetel.com Service area: Monroe Pioneer Telephone Co-op 1304 Main St., Philomath 541-929-3135, 888-929-1014 www.pioneer.net Service areas: Alsea, Bellfountain, Blodgett, Chitwood, Deadwood, Harlan, Horton, King’s Valley, Lobster Valley, Philomath, South Beach, Summit, Tidewater, Triangle Lake, Waldport and Yachats. Roome Telecommunications Inc. 705 W. Second St., Halsey 541-369-2211 (Halsey) 541-928-2211 (Albany, Corvallis) 800-343-2211 www.rtinet.com Service area: Halsey 10D Telecom 1600 S.W. Western Blvd., Suite 150-A, Corvallis 541-243-4103 www.10dtelecom.com Service areas: Linn and Benton counties

Water and Sewer • Benton County Public Works 360 S.W. Avery Ave., Corvallis 541-766-6821 • City of Albany 333 Broadalbin S.W. 541-917-7547 • City of Corvallis 500 S.W. Madison Ave. 541-757-6949 • City of Lebanon 925 Main St. 541-258-4918 • City of Philomath 980 Applegate St. 541-929-3579 • City of Sweet Home 1140 12th Ave. 541-367-6243

Utility Payments Many area utility providers have local offices where bills can be paid directly. Drop boxes and other payment stations are also available at various locations in Corvallis, Philomath, Albany and outlying areas. Note: Not all utilities will have a drop box or payment station at every location. Online and direct payment options are also available to customers. 2012-13 OUR TOWN

For specific information, please call the utility’s office listed above.

Drop Boxes In Albany: Albertsons Food Center; City Hall; Heritage Mall, Linn-Benton Community College, Northwest Natural Gas Co.; Pacific Power Service Center; Postal Connections at Fred Meyer Mall; Safeway; The Shipping Store. In Corvallis and Philomath: Avery Square; Azetca Musica y Video; Consumer Power, Inc.; Corvallis Senior Center; Hewlett-Packard Co.; Joyeria Oliveres; OSU Bookstore; Rice’s Pharmacy. In Lebanon: Lebanon City Hall (curb drop box); Lebanon Senior Center; Mega Foods; Safeway.

Recycling Mixed recycling is easier than ever with more people participating than ever before in Linn and Benton Counties. The recovery rate in Benton County is about 44 percent of all waste generated, and 47 percent in Linn County. Corvallis, Philomath and Albany were among the first communities in the state to have a curbside recycling program, which began more than 20 years ago. Allied Waste/Republic Services of Corvallis 110 N.E. Walnut Blvd. 541-754-0444 www.corvallis.disposal.com Service areas: Corvallis, Philomath, Monroe, Tangent and Adair Village Besides its curbside recycling program, the company sponsors a spring clean-up day in April where people can drop off recyclables and yard waste at designated sites for free; household hazardous waste collection days; fall leaf collection services; and Christmas tree pickup. The dates of special events can be found on the website. There is an onsite recycle depot where computer electronics, scrap metal, plastic bags and cooking oil can be dropped off along with comingled recycling and cardboard. Allied Waste/Republic Services of Albany-Lebanon 1214 S.E. Montgomery, Albany 541-928-2551 (Albany) 541-995-6414 (Harrisburg) www.sanitation.com Service areas: Albany, Lebanon, Millersburg, Scio, Harrisburg and the rural areas of Linn County. The website lists what can and can’t be recycled as well as the dates of special leaf pickups and other events, such as hazardous waste collections and spring cleanups. It also links to other sites that help encourage additional recycling, including a swap site. A recycle depot is located nearby on Industrial Way where plastic bags, motor oil, cardboard and comingled recycling can be dropped off. Computer electronics can be dropped off Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the

northeast end of the lot at the Montgomery Street address. The Recycling Depot Inc. 32987 Brewster Rd., Lebanon 541-259-5454 The facility accepts metal for recycling at no charge, including appliances, stoves, water heaters, microwaves and cars. Numerous restrictions apply, however, so the operators require people to call ahead to make sure their material is acceptable. The Recycling Depot is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tue-Sat., except major holidays. Burcham’s Metals 3407 Pacific Blvd, Albany 541-926-4616 Purchases scrap metals; drop boxes available. The Green Team Albany First United Methodist Church 1115 28th Ave. S.W., Albany www.albanymethodist.com Provides a list of agencies and businesses that offer recycling of a variety of items including appliances, building materials, clothing, household goods and school supplies. Habitat for Humanity ReStores Stores located in Albany, Corvallis and Lebanon accept used building materials, paint, appliances and furniture. • Albany Habitat ReStore 1225 Sixth St. S.E., Albany 541-924-1450 • Benton Habitat ReStore 1327 N.W. 9th St., Corvallis 541-752-6637 • Lebanon Habitat ReStore 1055 Airway Road, Lebanon 541-451-1234 • Sweet Home Transfer & Recycling 1325 18th Ave., Sweet Home 541-367-2535 Open to the public for solid waste disposal and recycling. Call for restrictions.

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COMMUNITY SERVICES ed. Corvallis customers living within the city limits may now add certain food items to their cart including dinner scraps and other discarded food waste. For large amounts of yard waste, the Pacific Region Compost facility on Camp Adair Road accepts clean yard debris and wood waste. Painted and pressure treated wood are not accepted.

Curbside Recycling Allied Waste Republic Services of Corvallis and Allied Waste Republic Services of AlbanyLebanon provide customers with one tan recycling roll cart and one gray plastic bin for glass. The bins should be ready for pickup on the curb at 7 a.m. in Corvallis and 6 a.m. in Albany the same day as garbage pickup for most households. (In Monroe, curbside recycling is picked up the first Thur. of the month.) Use the glassonly bin for clear, brown and green glass. Use the tan roll cart for comingled recyclables. There is no need to sort or separate those items placed in the tan roll cart. The following items all are acceptable: • Newspapers: Including inserts • Corrugated cardboard and brown paper bags • Tin cans/aluminum: Including foil and aerosol cans • Mixed paper: Including paper and household mail; paperboard such as shoe and cereal boxes, paper egg cartons and paper tubes; and shinycoated magazines and catalogs. (Staples are OK.) • Plastics: Plastics should be recycled according to shape, not by number. These include bottles, jugs, jars and tubs. All bottles including beverage bottles, soap and shampoo containers and condiment bottles are recyclable. Bottles that have contained hazardous waste are not recyclable. Jugs such as milk, syrup, and laundry soap containers can recycle. Recyclable jars include peanut butter or mayonnaise jars. Tubs are fairly soft and flexible plastic containers and include sour cream, margarine, and yogurt tubs, nursery pots and buckets five gallons or smaller in size. Certain items cannot be recycled in mixed recycling. They include microwave dishes, lids, spray pumps, plastic bags, food storage containers, motor oil bottles, Styrofoam, hazardous wastes, construction paper, tissue paper, books, paper towels, tape, food or gum wrappers, ice cream boxes, foil-lined boxes, coffee cups, window glass, light bulbs, Pyrex, ceramics or drinking glasses. For a complete guide to recycling and material preparation, contact Allied Waste/Republic Services of Corvallis at 541-754-0444 or Allied Waste/Republic Services of Albany-Lebanon at 541-928-2551.

Drop-off Sites Drop-off sites also are available for people to dispose of their recyclables: • Allied Waste/Republic Services of AlbanyLebanon: 1439 S.E. Industrial Way, Albany; 541928-2551 • Allied Waste/Republic Services of Corvallis: 110 N.E. Walnut Blvd., Corvallis; 541-754-0444 First Alternative Co-op: 1007 S.W. Third St., Corvallis; 541-753-3115 2012-13 OUR TOWN

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

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Habitat for Humanity’s David Wright loads paint cans into a bin while Craig Patchatt waits for another load of paint during a hazardous waste collection event at Allied Waste in Albany. • Valley Landfill: 29175 Coffin Butte Rd., 10 miles north of Corvallis; 541-745-7144 • Lebanon Transfer Station: 33370 Brewster Road, Lebanon; 541-451-2533 • Alsea Store Depot: 301 S. Third St., Alsea. Monroe Transfer Station: 24785 Highway 99W, Monroe; 541-847-5351 • Oregon State University: Recycling containers are located throughout the campus. At the end of each school year, the university offers a comprehensive drop-off center for clothing, food, household items and recyclables. These items are redistributed through local community organizations. For more information, call Campus Recycling at 541-737-2925.

Yard Debris Allied Waste/Republic Services of Corvallis offers a weekly collection of mixed organics, including food waste with its yard debris collection within the Corvallis city limits. Allied Waste/Republic Services of Albany-Lebanon offer yard debris collection throughout the year to residents within the city limits and will provide containers to residents who request them. These containers will be emptied at the curb on the same day as garbage pickup every other week. Yard debris is defined as lawn clippings, brush, limbs, tree trimmings and prunings. Dirt, gravel, stumps, logs, rocks or bricks will not be accept-

• Albany Post Office (Main) 525 Second Ave. S.E. 541-924-9691 Open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) • Plaza Postal & Shipping 1143 Santiam Highway S.E. 541-926-2744 • Goin’ Postal 630 Hickory St. N.W. 541-704-9020

Corvallis • Corvallis Post Office (Main) 311 S.W. Second St. 541-752-4358 Open 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Sat.) • Oregon State University Bookstore 2301 S.W. Jefferson Ave. 541-737-2867 • Schaefers’ Recreation Equipment 1425 N.W. Ninth St. 541-752-4744

In Outlying Areas: • Alsea Post Office 140 E. Main St. 541-487-5981 • Blodgett Post Office Blodgett Country Store, 21412 Highway 20 541-453-5771 • Brownsville Post Office 430 N. Main St. 541-466-5937 • Crabtree Post Office 37640 Crabtree Drive 541-926-0783 • Crawfordsville Post Office

COMMUNITY SERVICES 26064 First St. 541-367-6713 • Eddyville Post Office 20619 Highway 20 541-875-4881 • Foster Post Office 5300 Poplar St. 541-367-6388 • Halsey Post Office 124 N.W. Second St. 541-369-2423 • Harrisburg Post Office 204 Smith St. 541-995-1003 • Jefferson Post Office 152 S. Second St. 541-327-2297 • Lebanon Post Office 55 Walker Road 541-451-5648 • Lyons Post Office 402 Ironwood St. 503-859-2990 • Mill City Post Office 101 S.E. Kingwood St. 503-897-2096 • Monroe Post Office 590 Main St. 541-847-5348 • Philomath Post Office 1140 Applegate St. 541-929-2520 • Scio Post Office 38750 N. Main St. 503-394-4198 • Shedd Post Office 29996 First St.

541-491-3662 • Sweet Home Post Office 1303 Long St. 541-367-6927 • Tangent Post Office 32845 Highway 99E 541-926-6852

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

Local Buses Albany Transit System 541-917-7667 www.cityofalbany.net Hours of operation: 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) within the city limits, excluding major holidays. One-way fares: $1 for adults (18 and older); 75 cents for seniors, disabled and youths; children under 6 ride free. Discount coupon books: Twenty-ride passes are $17.00 for adults, $12.75 for seniors, disabled and youths. Monthly passes for unlimited rides are $30 for adults and $16.50 seniors, disabled and youths. These can be purchased at Albany City Hall and Corvallis City Hall. Routes: Maps and schedules can be found at Albany City Hall, Samaritan Albany General Hospital, Linn-Benton Community College, the Heritage Mall manager’s office, the Fred Meyer store and Albertsons. Maps are also available

online at www.cityofalbany.net/publicworks /transit Corvallis Transit System 541-766-6998, 541-766-6916 www.corvallistransit.com Hours buses run: 6:15 a.m. to 9:05 p.m. (Mon.Fri.); 7:15 a.m. to 8:05 p.m. (Sat.) Any person wishing to ride the Corvallis Transit System can do so without paying a fare. The system became fareless on Feb. 1, 2011. Transfers between CTS and Philomath Connection are free. Routes: Extend north to Good Samaritan Hospital and Walnut Boulevard; south to Rivergreen Avenue; west around Technology Loop and the Sunset Research Park; and east to Cheldelin Middle School and Hewlett-Packard Co. Most routes originate at the Downtown Transit Center, located at Fifth Street and Monroe Avenue. Schedules and route maps can be picked up at Corvallis City Hall, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, Corvallis Tourism, the Oregon State University Bookstore and are available online. Beaver Bus Late Night Service 541-602-2430 (Beaver Bus Hotline) Hours buses run: 8:45 p.m. to 2:45 a.m. (Thurs.Sat., Oct-Dec., Jan-June, when OSU is in session) Fares: Same as CTS free to any person wishing to ride. Philomath Connection Hours buses run: 6:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) Fares: 75 cents for adults (18 and over); 35 cents for youths (age 6 to 17), seniors and persons with

ON THE AIR IN THE MID-VALLEY Radio stations listeners can pick up in the mid-valley (reception varies): FM stations KBVR 88.7 College (Corvallis) KLCC 89.7 Public radio (Eugene) KBOO 90.7 Community radio (Portland, rebroadcast on 100.7 for Corvallis/Albany) KWAX 91.1 Classical (Eugene) KRVM 91.9 Community radio (Eugene) KGON 92.3 Classic rock (Portland) KKNU 93.1 Country (Eugene) KPDQ 93.9 Religious (Portland) KMGE 94.5 Soft rock (Eugene) KUJZ 95.3 Sports (Creswell) KZEL 96.1 Classic rock (Eugene) KCMQ 96.7 Classic rock (Corvallis) KKSN 97.1 60s & 70s pop (Portland) KNRQ 97.9 Rock (Eugene) KUPL 98.7 Classic country (Portland) KOOL 99.1 Oldies (Eugene) KWJJ 99.5 Country (Portland)

KRKT 99.9 KKRZ 100.3 KBOO 100.7

Country (Albany) Top 40 (Portland) Corvallis/Albany rebroadcast of Portland community radio KFLY 101.5 Rock (Corvallis) KINK 101.9 Adult contemporary (Portland) KEHK 102.3 Contemporary rock (Eugene) KYTE 102.7 Adult contemporary (Newport) KPIK 102.9 Oldies (Stayton) KOPB 103.1 OPB (Corvallis) KDUK 104.7 Top 40 (Eugene) KRSK 105.1 Adult contemporary (Portland) KLOO 106.3 Classic rock (Corvallis) KLTH 106.7 Oldies (Portland) KLVU 107.1 Christian, K-Love network (Sweet Home) KVMX 107.5 80s & 90s (Portland) KHPE 107.9 Contemporary Christian (Albany) AM stations KOAC 550 KUGN 590

Public radio (Corvallis) News/talk (Eugene)

KPOJ 620 Talk (Portland) KZTU 660 Spanish (Junction City) KFIR 720 Country (Sweet Home) KXL 750 News/talk (Portland) KWIL 790 Traditional Christian (Albany) KPAM 860 Talk (Portland) KWIP 880 Regional Mexican (Dallas) KSHO 920 Adult standards (Lebanon) KWBY 940 Regional Mexican (Woodburn) KTHH 990 Comedy (Albany) KOTK 1080 Talk (Portland) KPNW 1120 News/talk/sports (Eugene) KEX 1190 Full service/news/talk (Portland) KCCS 1220 Christian hits (Salem) KEJO 1240 Sports (Corvallis) KNPT 1310 News/talk/sports (Newport) KLOO 1340 News/talk/sports (Corvallis) KSLM 1390 Talk (Salem) KYKN 1430 Talk/sports (Salem) KCKX 1460 Country (Stayton) KBZY 1490 Oldies (Salem) KGAL 1580 News, talk, sports Lebanon) 2012-13 OUR TOWN

COMMUNITY SERVICES disabilities; 5 years and under ride free; 75 and over free with pass. OSU faculty, staff and students ride free. Discount coupon books and passes: Day passes are available at $1.50 for adults; 75 cents for seniors, persons with disabilities and youths (youths ride free during summer months). 20-ride coupon books are available for $11.25 for adults; $6.50 for seniors, disabled and youths (youths ride free during summer months). Monthly passes for unlimited rides are $18 adults and $10 others. Yearly passes are available for $108 adults and $70 others. Oregon State University students, faculty and staff ride free with valid ID. Routes: The Philomath Connection provides service to Philomath, portions of Corvallis and the Oregon State University campus. Schedules and route maps are available at CTS locations. Oregon State University On-Campus Shuttle 541-737-2583 Hours buses run: 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Fares: Free to everyone. Academic year only (September to June). Routes: Hits all of the major spots on campus including the bookstore, Reser Stadium and major halls. Signs are posted across campus designating shuttle stops.

Curb-to-curb Service Personalized bus service is available in Albany, Corvallis and Lebanon for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities. Trips are by reservation only and should be set up during office hours with as much advance notice as possible. Albany Call-A-Ride 541-917-7770 www.cityofalbany.net/publicworks/departments /transit/call-a-ride-service Office hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) Hours Call-A Ride vehicles run: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Mon.-Sat.) Fares: $1 per person, one way. Available to Albany residents who are seniors 60 years and older and people of all ages with disabilities who are unable to access fixed route bus services.

in advance. Fares are based on one-way trips and vary by destination. Lebanon Dial-A-Bus 541-258-4920 Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) Hours buses run: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) Sweet Home Dial-A-Bus 541-367-4775 Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) Hours buses run: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) Fares: $1 one way; $10 for 10-ride pass.

Between Cities 99 Express 605 N.W. 27th, Corvallis 541-754-2615 Routes/Fares: Service runs five days a week from Adair Village to Corvallis. Cost is 75 cents for adults 18 and over and 35 cents for seniors youth and disabled. Monthly pass $18 for all riders. Youth under 6 accompanied by a parent or guardian ride free. Coast To Valley Express 541-752-2615 http://www.coasttovalley.com, or, http:// dialabus.freeshell.org. Office hours (reservations): 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) Hours buses run: Mornings and afternoons (Mon./Wed./Fri.) Routes/fares: Transportation between Corvallis and Lincoln County is available to the general public. Reservations are required one to seven days in advance. Fare is $10 adults; $7 seniors, people with disabilities and youth. Six-ride passes are $50 adults; $36 seniors, people with disabilities and youth. Corvallis Albany Connection 541-752-2615 http://dialabus.org Office hours (reservations): 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

(Mon.-Fri.) Days buses run: 7:30 a.m. to 4:35 p.m. Tue. and Thur. Routes/fares: Transportation between Corvallis and Albany is available to seniors and persons with disabilities. Reservations are required one to seven days in advance. Fare is $3 each way. Greyhound Bus Lines 153 N.W. Fourth St., Corvallis 541-757-1797 or 800-231-2222 Linn-Benton Loop 541-917-7667 www.cityofalbany.net Hours buses run: 6:25 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.), Saturday schedule differs; except major holidays. One-way fares: $1.50 for adults, $1.25 for seniors, disabled and youths, free for children 6 years and younger Discount coupon books: Twenty-ride passes are $25.50 for adults, $22 for seniors, disabled and youths. Free passes are available to students with IDs. General public monthly passes are $45 for adults and $27.50 for youth, seniors and disabled. They may be purchased at Albany and Corvallis city halls, Linn-Benton Community College, the Albany Center office or from the loop driver. Routes: Bus service runs between Albany and Corvallis on Highways 20 and 34, including stops at Linn-Benton Community College, Oregon State University and Hewlett-Packard Co. Schedules can be found at the following Corvallis locations: Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, The Corvallis Clinic, CorvallisBenton County Library, Corvallis City Hall and the Community Services Consortium. At Oregon State University, schedules are available at the front guard station, the bookstore, Campus Hero, the Valley Library and the Memorial Union business office. In Albany, pick up a schedule at Albany City Hall, Albany Chamber of Commerce, main and downtown Albany

Benton County Dial-A-Bus 541-752-2615 http://dialabus.freeshell.org Office hours (reservations): 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) Hours buses run: 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.); 8:50 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Sat.); 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Sun.) Routes/fares: Wheelchair accessible, curb-tocurb transportation service is available for Benton County senior citizens 60 years of age and over, and people of all ages with disabilities who are unable to access fixed-route bus service. Reservations are required one to seven days 2012-13 OUR TOWN

COMMUNITY SERVICES libraries, Fred Meyer, Samaritan Albany General Hospital, the Albany Visitors Association, Social Security office and at LBCC in the Albany Center Office.

based at the Hilton Garden Inn, 2500 S.W. Western Blvd., with pickups available at the Oregon State University Bookstore, 2301 S.W. Jefferson Ave. Daily departures from Corvallis begin at 2 a.m.; the last run to Portland is at 10 p.m. The shuttle leaves the Portland airport at 4:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. daily.

Linn Shuttle 880 18th Ave., Sweet Home 541-367-4775 www.linnshuttle.com Hours buses run: 6:45 a.m. to 6:35 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) One-way fares: $1 for general public and seniors. 10-ride tickets available for $10. Routes: The bus makes six round trips a day leaving from the Sweet Home Senior Center, 880 18th Ave., Three stops are made in Lebanon (including Wal-Mart and the LBCC Center) and then it continues to Albany where it makes stops at Linn-Benton Community College, downtown, the train depot and Target. Departures are scheduled at 7 and 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. A detailed schedule is available online.

Island Coach Services 888-968-4083 Email: islandcoachride@hotmail.com www.islandcoach.com Offers shuttle transportation to the Portland airport by reservation. Service is available from Comfort Suites, 1730 N.W. Ninth St. in Corvallis.

Media Outlets Newspapers

Taxis • ABC Taxi, Albany 541-967-8294 Offers 24-hour service seven days a week for Albany and surrounding area. • Auto-Taxi, Corvallis 541-752-8294 Offers 24-hour service • Beaver Cab, Corvallis 541-766-8294 www.beavercab.biz Offers 24-hour service, seven days a week • Econo-Cab, Lebanon 541-451-8294 Offers 24-hour service • Hub Cab, Corvallis 541-738-9000 Offers 24-hour service • Roadrunner Taxi, Albany 541-766-8294 Offers 24-hour service seven days a week. • The Other One Taxi, Albany 541-936-2939 Offers 24-hour service for Albany and Lebanon. • Yellow Cab & Santiam Taxi, Albany & Lebanon 541-791-9668 Offers 24-hour service throughout the mid-valley, seven days a week.

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

Jesse Skoubo/Gazette-Times

Fireworks over Goss Stadium at Oregon State University.

Airports • Albany Municipal Airport 525 Aviation Way (East of Interstate 5) 541-967-3508; 541-917-7629 • Corvallis Municipal Airport Off Oregon Highway 99W, south of Corvallis 541-766-6783 • Eugene Airport 28801 Lockheed Drive 541-682-5430 • Salem Airport 2990 25th St. S.E. 503-588-6134

Airport Shuttles Hut Airport Shuttle 541-926-2525 www.hutshuttle.com Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) Phone Reservations: 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Provides shuttle service from both Albany and Corvallis to the Portland airport. Both one-way and round-trip tickets are available. Service in Albany is based at the Phoenix Inn Suites, 3410 Spicer Road S.E., near the Linn County Fair & Expo Center. Service in Corvallis is

Albany Democrat-Herald 600 Lyon St. S.W., Albany 541-926-2211 www.democratherald.com Contains up-to-date news and stories from Linn County and parts of Polk, Benton and Marion counties. Also contains classified ads, real estate listings, links to other Oregon papers owned by Lee Enterprises and information about Albany. Daily circulation: 15,677; Sunday circulation: 16,372. Contact information: General Manager, Mid-Valley Media: Mike McInally, 541-758-9502; mike.mcinally@lee.net Editor: Mike McInally, 541-812-6097; mike.mcinally@lee.net City Editor: Karen Petersen, 541-812-6095; karen.petersen@lee.net Sunday Editor: Steve Lundeberg, 541-812-6110; steve.lundeberg@lee.net Circulation: 541-812-6115 Classified Advertising: 541-812-6112 Newsroom E-mail: news@democratherald.com Corvallis Gazette-Times 600 S.W. Jefferson Ave., Corvallis 541-753-2641 www.gazettetimes.com For more than a century, the leading source of news, sports and advertising information about Corvallis and Benton County, including Oregon State University and the OSU Beavers sports teams. News updates daily on the website www.gazettetimes.com. Daily circulation: 11,133; Sunday circulation: 11,181. Contact information: Editor/General Manager, Mid-Valley Media: Mike McInally, 541-758-9502; mike.mcinally@lee.net Sunday Editor: Steve Lundeberg, 541-812-6110; steve.lundeberg@lee.net Circulation: 541-758-9527 Classified Advertising: 541-758-9562 Newsroom E-mail: news@gazettetimes.com 2012-13 OUR TOWN

COMMUNITY SERVICES Lebanon Express 90 E. Grant St., Lebanon 541-258-3151 Email: lebanon.express@lee.net www.lebanon-express.com/ Managing Editor: Emily Mentzer; Emily.mentzer@lee.net Published every Wed. Weekly circulation: 2,316

Oregon State University Daily Barometer 118 Memorial Union East, OSU campus, Corvallis 541-737-3374 E-mail: editor@dailybarometer.com www.dailybarometer.com Serves the campus of Oregon State University.

Scio Community News & Jefferson Review 322 S. Main St., Jefferson 503-327-1776 Email: news@cmm-i.com Editor: Glen Albrethsen Published every Thur. Weekly circulation (jointly): 900

Grapevine Publications Inc. 3650 N.E. Canterbury Circle, Corvallis 541-754-0583 Publishes books on finance, math, science and technology.

The Times 343 Main St., Brownsville 541-466-5311 Email: thetimes089@centurytel.net Publishers: Vance & Holly Parrish Published every Wed. Weekly circulation: 783 The New Era 1313 Main St., Sweet Home 541-367-2135 Email: scott@sweethomenews.com www.sweethomenews.com Co-publishers: Scott Swanson Editor: Scott Swanson Published every Wed.. Weekly circulation: 1,850 Itemizer Observer 147 S.E. Court St., Dallas 503-623-2373 nadams@polkio.com www.polkio.com Publisher: Nancy J. Adams Editor: Kurt Holland Serves Polk County area. Published every Wed. Weekly circulation: 4,751 Newport News-Times 831 N.E. Avery St., Newport 541-265-8571 Email: publisher@newportnewstimes.com www.newportnewstimes.com Publisher: Jeremy Burke Editor: Steve Card Published every Wed. and Fri. Circulation: 7,011 Linn-Benton Community Commuter 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany 541-917-4451 Email: commuter@linnbenton.edu www.commuter.linnbenton.edu Adviser: Rob Priewe Serves the campus of Linn-Benton Community College. 2012-13 OUR TOWN

Publishers

Lyrical Learning 8008 N.W. Cardwell Hill Drive, Corvallis 800-761-0906 Email: lyricallearning@proaxis.com www.lyricallearning.com Specializes in science learning materials, using music as a teaching tool. New Moon Publishing 217 S.W. 2nd St., Corvallis. 541-757-8477 www.growingedge.com Publisher of the indoor and outdoor gardening magazine, The Growing Edge. Oregon State University Press 121 The Valley Library, Corvallis 541-737-3166 Email: osu.press@oregonstate.edu http://osupress.oregonstate.edu/contact Publishes books primarily with Northwest interest.

Periodicals Calyx 216 S.W. Madison Ave. Suite. 7, Corvallis 541-753-9384 Email: info@calyxpress.org www.calyxpress.org A journal of art and literature by women published twice a year, as well as a publisher of books on similar topics. The Compass 545 S.W. Second St., Suite A, Corvallis 541-758-2644 www.communityservices.us Editor: Janet Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Doherty-Hessel, 758-2644; jhessel@communityservices.us Published by Community Services Consortium monthly to provide access to local resource information on a range of assistance needs for low-income residences. Provides information on food, jobs, family planning, housing, finances, emergency food and housing, substance abuse or domestic violence. They also publish a Linn-Benton Resource Directory which lists most of the local nonprofit service

agencies in the area. Co-Op Thymes 1007 S.E. Third St., Corvallis 541-753-3115. ext. 321 Email: thymes@firstalt.coop www.firstalt.coop Published monthly by the First Alternative Co-op. Circulation: 5,000 Generations 1400 Queen Ave. S.E., Suite 206 541-812-6073 Email: bfox@communityservices.us A quarterly publication of Cascades West Senior & Disability Services and retired and senior volunteer programs. Oregonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Agricultural Progress 422 Kerr Administration Building, Corvallis 541-737-3311 Email: oregonprogress@oregonstate.edu www.oregonprogress.oregonstate.edu Editor: Peg Herring, peg.herring @oregonstate.edu Published quarterly by the Agricultural Experiment Station, Oregon State University. Circulation: 12,000 Oregon Stater 204 CH2M Alumni Center, Corvallis 541-737-2351 Email: osualum@oregonstate.edu www.osualum.com Editor: Kevin Miller, kevin.miller @oregonstate.edu Published three times annually by the OSU Alumni Association. Life at OSU 416 Kerr Administration Building, Corvallis 541-737-4611 lifeatosu@oregonstate.edu http//oregonstate.edu/dept/ncs/lifeatosu Staff newsletter printed by the OSU News and Communication Services (bi-weekly during the school year, monthly during the summer). Circulation: 4,500 Rubberstampmadness 216 S.W. Madison Ave., Suite 17, Corvallis 541-752-5475 Email: rsm@rsmadness.com www.rsmadness.com Editor: Roberta Sperling Quarterly magazine devoted to rubber stamps. Update Linn County Old Armory Building, Room 102 104 Fourth Ave. S.W. (PO Box 765) Email: laurie.gibson@oregonstate.edu Editor: Lynn Welp The monthy publication for Linn County/OSU Extension.

AREA COMMERCE

Mark Ylen/Democrat-Herald

Fon Chaicharn of Megatech of Oregon talks with William McKewan, 61, of Corvallis during a job fair at Linn-Benton Community College.

Area Commerce A

t first glance, the economies of Linn and Benton counties might seem like very different animals. Benton County, with a solid economic anchor in Oregon State University, typically has one of the lowest unemployment levels in Oregon, while Linn, with its heavy reliance on manufacturing, frequently has one of the state's highest jobless rates. But look a little closer and you begin to see all kinds of connections between the two. Corvallis, with its relatively high home prices and chronic shortage of rental housing, forces many people who work there to live in Albany, Lebanon or other nearby communities, feeding a steady stream of east-west commuter traffic on Highways 20 and 34. Land availability, zoning rules and access to Interstate 5 have lured many of the area's larger retail outlets to Linn County. With the Heritage Mall, CostCo and Wal-Mart, Albany has become a regional shopping destination, creating additional economic links between the two counties.

Samaritan Health Services is another factor tying the two counties together, with more than 4,000 employees around the mid-valley. While most of its activities are concentrated around the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center complex in Corvallis, the nonprofit health care network also operates hospitals in Albany and Lebanon (as well as two in Lincoln County) and is developing a medical school campus in Lebanon. Education plays a role as well. While OSU is a powerful magnet drawing students from Linn County, Linn-Benton Community College pulls them the other way, from Benton County to LBCC's main campus in Albany. Still, each county has its distinct economic strengths. Education, health care and high tech are the linchpins of Benton County's economy. OSU is the largest employer by far, with more than 10,000 faculty, staff and students on the payroll. Samaritan Health and the Corvallis Clinic provide a combined total of 3,300 jobs. Hewlett-

Packard's Corvallis campus, while far less crowded now than in the inkjet glory days of the 1990s, still employs close to 2,000 people. It also serves as the nucleus (along with OSU) of a vigorous technology sector that also includes a

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AREA COMMERCE regional office of global engineering firm CH2M Hill (founded in Corvallis in 1946), the headquarters of the Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute and a number of upand-coming firms in process automation, pharmaceuticals and nuclear energy. Benton County's agricultural sector is known mainly for Christmas tree production, although grass seed and wheat are also significant crops, and private timberlands cover a substantial swath of the Coast Range. Linn County has a solid, if somewhat cyclical, manufacturing base. Albany and Millersburg are home to a cluster of refineries that work in refractory metals and exotic alloys for the aerospace and defense industries, including ATI's Oremet and Wah Chang plants, Pacific Cast Technologies and Selmet. Oregon Freeze Dry, National Frozen Foods and Stahlbusch Island Farms anchor the food processing sector. Warehousing is important as well, with a Target distribution center in Albany and a Lowe's distribution center in Lebanon. Although wood products has been in decline, there are still a number of mills in the county turning out pulp and paper, veneer and dimensional lumber, while large private timber holdings in the Cascades have helped replace some of the logging jobs lost to harvest restrictions on federal lands. There are also several plants building manufactured homes. Agriculture remains very important, with Linn County known as the grass seed capital of the world. Wheat acreage is on the rise, while dairy farming and livestock production also contribute to the sector.

Top Employers

LINN COUNTY 1 Samaritan Health Services 2 Linn-Benton Comm. College 3 ATI (Oremet-Wah Chang) 4 Greater Albany Pub. Schools 5 Linn County 6 Target Distribution Center 7 (tie)Lowe's Distribution Center (tie)Georgia-Pacific/GP Resins 9 Oregon Freeze Dry 10 City of Albany 2012-13 OUR TOWN

Albany Area Chamber of Commerce 435 First Ave. W., Albany 541-926-1517 Email: info@albanychamber.com www.albanychamber.com Corvallis Chamber of Commerce 420 N.W. Second St., Corvallis 541-757-1505 Email: info@corvallischamber.com www.corvallischamber.com Tri-County Chamber of Commerce (Junction City-Harrisburg-Monroe) 341 W. Sixth St., Junction City 541-998-6154 Email: info@jch-chamber.org www.jch-chamber.org

Lebanon Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center 1040 Park St., Lebanon 541-258-7164 Email: shelly@lebanon-chamber.org www.lebanon-chamber.org Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce 1010 Applegate St., Philomath 541-929-2454 Email: director@philomathchamber.org www.philomathchamber.org Sweet Home Chamber of Commerce 1575 Main St., Sweet Home 541-367-6186 Email: info@sweethomechamber.com www.sweethomechamber.com

Top Property Taxpayers BENTON COUNTY (2011) 1 Hewlett-Packard Co. 2 Comcast Corp. 3 NW Natural 4 PacifiCorp 5 Evanite Fiber Inc. 6 Qwest Corp. 7 Avery Investments LLC 8 Starker Forests Inc. 9 Witham Hill Oaks Apts. 10 Suncor Partners LLC

Tax $6,663,700 $651,098 $490,769 $484,675 $371,726 $317,524 $316,889 $265,858 $263,247 $206,729

Real market value $427,209,134 $45,696,021 $33,139,100 $34,086,000 $23,991,063 $20,037,800 $24,231,061 $56,502,100 $25,686,853 $26,348,130 Source: Benton County Assessor's Office

Tax $1,665,198 $1,315,731 $1,251,492 $1,084,036 $1,060,869 $975,708 $835,662 $832,831 $819,793 $592,719

Real market value $91,827,160 $76,861,060 $88,197,000 $118,743,090 $138,932,680 $70,712,480 $50,321,800 $58,179,540 $51,627,413 $41,554,070 Source: Linn County Assessor's Office

LINN COUNTY (2011)

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

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

10,839 2,690 2,000 700 610 415 382 380 319 293

1,523 1,349 1,145 1,100 737 650 480 480 393 375

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

Top Agricultural Products BENTON COUNTY (2011) 1 Specialty products 2 Grass & legume seed 3 Christmas trees 4 Vegetable & truck crops 5 Dairy products 6 Grains 7 Field crops 8 Hay & forage 9 Tree fruit & nuts 10 Small fruit & berry

$24 million $20.9 million $14.4 million $12.1 million $9.9 million $9.1 million $4.9 million $4.8 million $3.1 million $2.6 million

LINN COUNTY (2011) 1 Annual ryegrass 2 Wheat 3 Dairy 4 Perennial ryegrass 5 Tall fescue 6 Broiler chickens 7 Farm forest products 8 Cattle 9 Other hay 10 Grass & grain straw

$53 million $29 million $28 million $19 million $16 million $15 million $11 million $10 million $8 million $7 million

Source: OSU Extension Service

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HEALTH CARE

Health Care In an emergency, call 911

Immediate Help Albany

Samaritan Albany General Hospital 1046 Sixth Ave. S.W. 541-812-4000 Open 24 hours Urgent Care Walk-in Clinic 1700 Geary St. S.E. 541-812-5500 Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat., and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas, but open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. other holidays. Urgent Care Walk-in Clinic 400 Hickory St. N.W. 541-812-5175 Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon- Fri.; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun.

Corvallis The Corvallis Clinic Immediate Care Center 3680 N.W. Samaritan Drive 541-754-1282 Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends and some holidays. Closed Christmas. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center 3600 N.W. Samaritan Drive 541-768-5111 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mon., Wed., Fri.; 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Samaritan Urgent Care Center 5232 S.W. Philomath Blvd. 541-768-4970 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat.; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun.

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Patients exercise in the cardiac and pulmonary area in the new SamFit building in Lebanon. Physician can provide help in referring patients for primary and specialty care physicians in the region. In addition, it provides assistance to groups looking for an expert to speak on a health care topic. Call 541-757-3757 (Corvallis). Find-aPhysician information is available online at www.corvallisclinic.com/findaphysician. Physician Referral Network A free service of Samaritan Health Services Inc., this service provides insurance plan information, referral information for primary and specialty care physicians in the region and can assist groups with locating a speaker on a health topic. Call 541-768-5121 or 800-863-5241 for more information. Physician profiles and referrals are available online at www.samhealth.org.

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

Hospitals & Clinics Samaritan Health Services Inc. www.samhealth.org Founded in the late 1990s, Samaritan Health Services (SHS) is a nonprofit regional network of hospitals, physicians and senior care facilities employing more than 5,500 people. The network serves more than 250,000 residents in Linn, Benton, Lincoln and portions of Polk and Marion

Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital 525 North Santiam Highway 541-258-2101 Open 24 hours Urgent Care Walk-in Clinic 525 Santiam Highway 541-451-7915 Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat./Sun. Closed Christmas and Thanksgiving, but open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. other holidays.

Finding a Doctor Find-a-Physician A free service of The Corvallis Clinic, Find-a-

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HEALTH CARE counties. Samaritan operates Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis, Samaritan Albany General Hospital, Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital in Lincoln City and Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport. Senior care and assisted living is provided at Wiley Creek Community in Sweet Home, and a regional hospice house operated by Samaritan Evergreen Hospice is located in Albany. SHS has been nationally recognized for highquality programs and outcomes. Its cancer center, based in Corvallis, has earned the highest level of accreditation, and its heart, vascular, stroke and orthopedics programs have received national awards for quality outcomes. SHS also is actively involved in the education of health professionals including physicians, nurses and technologists. The Center for Health Research and Quality supports health-related grants, contracts and clinical trials designed to help improve patient care and quality. SHS also operates two health and fitness centers located in Corvallis and Lebanon where health education is paired with fitness for optimal health results. The Oregon Health Plan — which provides subsidized health care to 18,000 Linn and Benton residents — is administered by Samaritan Health Services under the name InterCommunity Health Network. Also, our patient assistance program helps Samaritan patients without insurance obtain needed medications at no cost from national pharmaceutical companies through the Samaritan Medical Assistance Program. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center 3600 N.W. Samaritan Drive, Corvallis 541-768-5111 A 188-bed hospital with 24-hour-emergency care Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center serves as the hub for Samaritan Health Services. It offers a cancer center and the Samaritan Heart & Vascular Institute, neurosurgery and adult mental health services. Home health services for the region are centralized in Corvallis. The 6,500-square-foot Mario Pastega House serves hundreds of people each year as a no-cost or low-cost home away from home for patients of Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center and their families.

maternity care coordinators and state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging, including mammography, stereotactic biopsy, digital angiography and MRI. In an effort to help military families be together for the miracle of birth, the Women's Center at SAGH offers a high-tech camera which is able to broadcast a secure video feed from any of the center's birth suites. This new technology allows military fathers serving overseas to watch the birth of their child live from a designated computer. The feed is also interactive, allowing new moms and dads to interact during and after birth. Last fall, a new Samaritan Medical and Diagnostics Center opened in North Albany off of Hickory Street Northwest. Samaritan Valley Imaging Services, a cancer resource center and Samaritan Willamette Valley Open MRI, the first open MRI service in the mid-valley, is located on the first floor. Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital 525 Santiam Highway 541-258-2101 A critical access hospital with 24-hour emergency care SLCH houses a Health Career and Training Center, which features 12,630 square feet of instructional space, including six classrooms, a simulation lab and advanced technological equipment and resources. The space accommodates various training opportunities, as well as community events. The hospital also features an 11,250-square-foot healing garden, with waterfalls, koi ponds and native Oregon plants. A spacious birthing room with hot tub overlooks the garden.

Other clinics and providers affiliated with Samaritan Health Services

ALBANY • Albany Internal Medicine Group 1086 Seventh Ave. S.W., 541-967-4249 • Albany Laser Services 705 Elm St. S.W., Suite 200, 541-812-4868 • Albany Obstetrics & Gynecology 705 Elm St. S.W., Suite 200, 541-812-4850

• Calapooia Family Medicine 1100 Seventh Ave. S.W., 541-926-9329 • Geary Family Practice 1700 Geary St. S.E., 541-812-5620 • Geary Pediatrics with Internal Medicine 400 Hickory St. N.W. 541-812-5700 • Geary Street Family Practice 1700 Geary St. S.E., 541-812-5655 • Mid-Valley Children's Clinic 734 Elm St. S.W., and 1700 Geary St. S.E., 541-812-5111 • Samaritan Albany Surgical Associates 705 Elm St. S.W., Suite 300, 541-812-4580 • Samaritan Hand Therapy and Upper Extremity Therapy 400 Hickory St. N.W., Suite 302, 541-812-4920 • Samaritan Mental Health 1052 29th Ave. S.W., 541-812-5060 • Samaritan Mid-Valley Orthopedics 400 Hickory St. N.W., Suite 200, 541-812-5820 • Samaritan Occupational Medicine 2615 Willetta St. S.W., No. C2, 541-812-5600 • Wren Obstetrics & Gynecology 631 Elm St., 541-812-4900

BROWNSVILLE • Samaritan Family Medicine-Brownsville 439 N. Main St., 541-451-6940 • Brownsville Pioneer Clinic 157 Spaulding St., 541-451-6940

CORVALLIS • Corvallis Heartspring Wellness Center 990 N.W. Circle Blvd., Suite 201, 541-768-6412 • International Travel Clinic 3640 N.W. Samaritan Drive, Suite 210, 541-7685810 • Samaritan Ambulatory Infusion 3615 N.W. Samaritan Drive, Suite 103 541-768-5360 • Samaritan Bariatric Surgery Program 3517 N.W. Samaritan Drive, Suite 100 541-7684280 • Samaritan Dialysis Services 3600 N.W. Samaritan Drive, 541-768-5182 • Samaritan Family Medicine

Samaritan Albany General Hospital 1046 Sixth Ave. S.W., Albany 541-812-4000 A 76-bed hospital with 24-hour emergency care Samaritan Albany General Hospital has operated in the greater Albany area since 1924. Hospital services include a trauma level III Emergency Department, a 6,400-square-foot Critical and Cardiac Unit, 36-bed Acute Care Unit, Physical Rehabilitation, the Women's Center (offering homelike birthing suites and a variety of expectant parent classes), Lifeline personal response service, infusion services, same-day surgeries, 2012-13 OUR TOWN

HEALTH CARE 3517 N.W. Samaritan Drive, 541-768-5142 • Samaritan Heart & Vascular Institute 3600 N.W. Samaritan Drive, 541-768-5223 • Samaritan Internal Medicine 3615 N.W. Samaritan Drive, Suite 100, 541-7685140 • Samaritan Gynecology & Surgical Associates 400 N.W. Walnut Blvd, Suite 300, 541-768-4680 • Samaritan Hematology & Oncology Consultants 3640 N.W. Samaritan Drive 541-768-4950 • Samaritan Infectious Disease 3640 N.W. Samaritan Drive, Suite 210, 541-7685810 • Samaritan Dermatology 2358 N.W. Kings Blvd, Suite 100, 541-753-5700 • Samaritan Kidney Specialists 3615 N.W. Samaritan Drive, Suite 203, 541-7686930 • Samaritan Mammography Services 444 N.W. Elks Drive, 541-768-5060 • Samaritan Mental Health 3509 N.W. Samaritan Drive, 541-768-5235 • Samaritan Integrative Medicine/Heartspring Wellness Center 990 N.W. Circle Blvd. Suite 101, 541-768-6412 • Samaritan Neurosurgery 3615 N.W. Samaritan Drive, Suite 210 541-768-4501 • Samaritan Ob/Gyn 3640 N.W. Samaritan Drive, Suite 270, 541-768-5300 • Samaritan Occupational Medicine 5234 S.W. Philomath Blvd., Suite B, 541-768-6211 • Samaritan Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center 3620 N.W. Samaritan Drive, 541-768-4810 • Samaritan Pediatrics 3517 N.W. Samaritan Drive, 541-768-4900 • Samaritan Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 996 N.W. Circle Blvd., Suite 103, 541-768-4370 • Samaritan Regional Cancer Center 501 N.W. Elks Drive, 541-768-5220 • Samaritan Rheumatology 2358 N.W. Kings Blvd. Suite 100 541-768-5800 • Samaritan Surgical Specialists 3615 N.W. Samaritan Drive, 541-768-5930

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

The Corvallis Clinic www.corvallisclinic.com As the largest independent, physician-led multispecialty medical group, The Corvallis Clinic has served the mid-Willamette Valley since 1947. With seven locations, approximately 80 primary care and specialty care physicians, and more than 600 employees, The Clinic is the fifth-largest employer in Corvallis. The Corvallis Clinic launched a new patient health information portal in 2012 called My Corvallis Clinic Connection, a free, secure, selfservice health management tool to improve communication between patients and their doctor's office. My Corvallis Clinic Connection gives patients convenient access to important health information and allows them to make more informed decisions about their health. Features include the ability to request appointments and prescription renewals online, view test and lab results, review personal medical information, including appointments and medications, receive reminders for preventive and follow-up care, review and update health history and personal health information and download, fax and email select health information. Specialties offered at The Corvallis Clinic include: allergy and immunology, behavioral health, dermatology, endocrinology, family medicine, gastroenterology, internal medicine, general surgery, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, occupational medicine, oncology and hematology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, otolaryngology, pediatrics, physical medicine, podiatry, pulmonary medicine, rheumatology, sleep medicine and urology. In addition, the clinic has an on-site laboratory, pharmacy, optical center, hearing aid and audiology service, physical therapy department, radiology department and a nutrition counseling office. The clinic's diagnostic capability includes magnetic resonance imaging, bone densitometry, positron emission tomography and nuclear medicine. Patients also have access to new medicines and technologies through the Clinical Research Center. The Corvallis Clinic medical group includes:

• East Linn Health Center 55 Twin Oaks Ave., 541-451-6920 • Main Street Family Medicine 191 N. Main St., 541-451-7940 • Mid-Valley Medical Plaza 425 N. Santiam Highway, 541-451-7800 • Park Street Clinic 325 Park St., 541-451-7200 • Mid-Valley Pediatrics 701 N. Fifth St. Suite C1020, 541-451-7820 • Mid-Valley Ob/Gyn 701 N. Fifth C1020, 541-451-7250

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

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• Sweet Home Family Medicine

• Asbury Building

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

PHILOMATH • The Corvallis Clinic Philomath Family Medicine 1219 Applegate St., 541-929-2922

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

ALBANY • Albany Anesthesia 930 Ninth Ave. S.W., 541-926-9611 • Albany Foot Clinic 2605 Willetta St. S.W., Suite D-2, 541-928-3413 • Allen Brooks, MD, Neurology 1086 Seventh Ave. S.W., Suite 202, 541-928-2965 • Diagnostic Imaging Associates 945 Sixth Ave. S.W., 541-926-5636 • Eye Care Associates 2715 Willetta St. S.W., 541-926-5848 • Genstler Eye Center 2700 14th Ave. S.E., 541-928-1667 • Robert Hall, MD Urology 920 Eighth Ave. S.W., 541-928-1221

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HEALTH CARE • Robert Moore, MD, Urology 631 Elm St. S.W., Suite 201, 541-812-4388 • Mid-Valley Family Clinic 2605 Willetta St. S.W., 541-926-9375 • Mark Robertson, MD Otolaryngology 950 29th Ave. S.W., 541-967-0404 • Albert Ryckman, MD Gastroenterologist 631 Elm St. S.W., 541-926-1125 • Scott Serrill, MD Dermatology 1050 Seventh Ave. S.W., 541-928-1636

CORVALLIS • Castillo Family Medicine 1763 N.W. Kings Blvd., 541-757-2585 • Lisa Cornelius, DPM Podiatrist 3640 N.W. Samaritan Drive, 541-757-7100 • Corvallis Family Medicine 2400 N.W. Kings Blvd., 541-757-2400 • Corvallis Gastroenterology 3517 N.W. Samaritan Drive, 541-753-2205 • Corvallis Radiology 2314 N.W. Kings Blvd., 541-758-5047 • Jaffer Bashey, MD Urology 3640 N.W. Samaritan Drive, Suite 210, 541-752-7721 • Richard Havard, MD Plastic Surgery 996 N.W. Circle Blvd., 541-768-4370 • Abigail Haberman, MD Dermatology 330 N.W. Elks Drive, 541-754-2757 • Sandra Hufsmith, MD Ophthalmology 2294 N.W. Kings Blvd., 541-754-1415 • Todd Lewis, MD Orthopedic Surgery 2211 N.W. Professional Drive, 541-757-7463 • Craig McNabb, MD Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation 3640 N.W. Samaritan Drive, 541-757-7200 • Mohammed Mohammed, MD Nephrologist 3640 N.W. Samaritan Drive, 541-753-7473 • Ryan Stevens, MD Otolaryngology 1867 N.W. Kings Blvd., 541-757-4999 • Luis Vela, DO Orthopedic Surgery 3620 N.W. Samaritan Drive, 541-768-6300 • Willamette Cardiology 410 N.W. Walnut Blvd., 541-753-9497 • Ronald Wobig, MD Orthopedic Surgery 1128 N.E. Second St., 541-757-8100 • Terrance Hill, MD Gastroenterology 100 Mullins Drive, 541-451-6380

LEBANON • Terry Shortridge, MD General Surgery 55-C Twin Oaks Ave. Suite 1, 541-451-6412

Community Outreach Free Medical Clinics 865 N.W. Rieman Ave., Corvallis 541-758-3000 www.communityoutreachinc.org Community Outreach Inc. offers free medical clinics for uninsured people at three different locations. Clinics are staffed with volunteer doctors, nurses and clinic coordinators. Services may include radiology, lab work and prescrip2012-13 OUR TOWN

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West Albany student Michaela Etherton, 17, practices intubating a patient during the Regional High School Health Occupations day at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital. tions at no charge to patients. Interpreters are available. Appointments are not necessary, but patients must check in during the first hour of each clinic. If possible, patients are asked to pay a $5 fee to help support the program. Clinic Medicas. Servicios para personas sin tarjeta medica. Llamen 541-758-3000 para informacion acerca de todos las clinicas. Se habla espanol.

Local clinics: • Corvallis: 865 N.W. Rieman Ave. 8 a.m. Mon. and Fri., and 5:30 p.m. Wed. • Albany: InReach Clinic, 315 Fourth Ave. S.E. Check-in time: 5 p.m. Thurs. • Lebanon: East Linn Community Clinic, 1600 S. Main St. Hours: 6 p.m. Tue.

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

541-766-6835 www.co.benton.or.us/healthcenter

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

Mental Health Care Mental health services also are available to medical patients of the health center. Physicians and nurse practitioners will provide some basic

HEALTH CARE mental health care for medical patients, while other qualifying clients who need acute or longterm mental health services may be referred to the Benton County Mental Health Center, located at the Health Department site in Corvallis. Psychiatric consultation is available and clients needing counseling or case management may see a clinical case worker.

Community Health Center locations • Benton Health Center 530 N.W. 27th St., Corvallis; 541-766-6835 Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wed. • Lincoln Health Center 121 S.E. Viewmont Ave., Corvallis; 541-766-3546 Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri.; 1 to 5 p.m. Wed. • East Linn Health Center 100 Mullins Dr., Suite A1, Lebanon; 541-451-6920 Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wed. • Monroe Health Center 610 Dragon Drive, Monroe; 541-847-5143 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. and Thurs.; 1 to 6 p.m. Wed.

Linn County Department of Health Services 315 Fourth Ave. S.W., Albany 541-967-3888, 800-304-7468 (toll-free) www.co.linn.or.us/Health Most of the following programs offered by the Linn County Department of Health Services charge fees on a sliding scale based on income. Offices are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Appointments are needed for most types of services; all are confidential. • Alcohol, Drug and Problem Gambling Treatment 104 Fourth Ave. S.W., Albany; 541-967-3819 Individual assessment and evaluation available, as well as individual, group and family counseling for adults and adolescents, referrals and prevention services. • Commission on Children and Families 308 Broadalbin St. S.W., Albany; 541-967-3823 Facilitates comprehensive countywide planning and provides support to community providers that serve children and families. • Developmental Disabilities 445 Third Ave. S.W., Albany; 541-967-3890 Provides advocacy and service coordination for those with developmental disabilities and/or mental retardation. • Environmental Health 300 Fourth Ave. S.W., Albany; 541-967-3821 Licenses and inspects restaurants, tourist facilities, public pools and spas; issues permits and inspects septic systems; regulates public drinking water systems; administers solid waste collection, disposal and recycling franchises; inves-

tigates nuisance complaints; rabies tracking for the state; and participates in disease outbreak investigations. • Mental Health 445 Third Ave. S.W., Albany; 541-967-3866 Offers individual assessment and evaluation, individual and group therapy, outpatient treatment and referral. Crisis service available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. After hours: 800-560-5535. • Public Health 315 Fourth Ave. S.W., Albany; 541-967-3888 Family planning and birth control services; communicable disease assessment and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, including anonymous HIV testing and counseling; immunization clinics, including childhood shots, flu shots and tuberculosis testing; maternal child health services, including referrals for prenatal care and education on prenatal and postpartum issues; and the Women, Infant and Children Program, including nutrition counseling and WIC food and formula vouchers for income-eligible families. This program also maintains the county's vital statistics records, including birth and death records.

East county offices • Lebanon Office: 1600 S. Main St.; 541-451-5932 Offers youth alcohol and drug programs, developmental disabilities, mental health and public health services. • Sweet Home Office: 799 Long St., 541-367-3888 Offers youth alcohol and drug programs and youth and adult mental health and public health services.

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

OSU Student Health Services 201 Plageman Building, OSU campus 541-737-9355 http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu OSU's Student Health Services collaborates with Counseling and Psychological Services and the Department of Recreational Sports to provide leadership for the health and wellness of the OSU community. Each unit's website

provides detailed information about its programs and services. All currently enrolled OSU students pay a health fee as part of their tuition. This health fee provides students unlimited access to most SHS physicians, mid-level practitioners and other clinicians at no additional cost. It also provides two free nutritional consultations per year with a registered dietician, access to self-care assessments, anonymous Q & A through the AnswerSpot website, health promotion and educational outreach and events, and 24-hour nurse advice by phone. Fees are charged for services such as laboratory, X-ray, pharmacy, physical therapy, massage, acupuncture, chiropractic and other services. Common fees are listed on the SHS website. Optional student health insurance is highly recommended and is available through the SHS insurance office if the student is not already covered by another plan. Health insurance is required for international students. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Snell Hall - Fifth Floor 541-737-2131 http://oregonstate.edu/counsel/ Counseling and Psychological Services can help students address the mental health challenges and difficulties they face during their academic career. CAPS provides brief counseling services and if more intensive or specialized care is needed, students might be referred to health care providers in the community. Dixon Recreation Center 26th Street and Intramural Way 541-737-3736 http://oregonstate.edu/recsports Students with a current OSU ID can access the facilities and services of Dixon Recreation Center. Student Health Services provides services at Dixon that include physical therapy, athletic training, personal training, nutrition, massage, health promotion, sports medicine and fitness assessment.

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

Senior Health Linn-Benton RSVP Two Rivers Market 250 Broadalbin St. S.W., Suite 2A 541-812-0849 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Thurs. Senior-disabled, health, counseling (Benton County.) 2012-13 OUR TOWN

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Participants in the Walk for the Cause in downtown Albany.

any agencies and organizations, too many to include in one list, stand ready to help those in need within our commu-

nities. The following public agencies serve as umbrella organizations to meet a variety of needs. Other organizations are then listed according to general areas of assistance such as counseling, housing, senior services and more.

Public Agencies Community Outreach Inc. 865 N.W. Reiman Ave., Corvallis 97330 541-758-3000 www.communityoutreachinc.org The agency offers an emergency and transitional homeless shelter including a drug and alcohol treatment program, provisions for single women and men and transitional housing for homeless families; medical clinics for the uninsured in Corvallis, Albany and Lebanon; a dental clinic for the uninsured at Linn-Benton Community College 2012-13 OUR TOWN

(Albany campus) and mobile dental van; an emergency food bank; 24-hour crisis intervention and information and referral; licensed drug and alcohol and mental health services; help for people trying to escape domestic violence and a domestic abuse intervention program featuring treatment for batterers.

Community Services Consortium • 545 S.W. Second St., Suite A, Corvallis 541-752-1010 • 250 Broadalbin St., S.W., Suite 2A, Albany 541-928-6335 • 380 Market St., Lebanon 541-451-1071 • 120 N.E. Avery St., Newport 541-265-8505 www.csc.gen.or.us The agency helps people throughout Linn, Benton and Lincoln counties overcome poverty by providing services leading to self-sufficiency, including case management services related to

rent and utility assistance; job search assistance workshops and job placement for job seekers and businesses; a food collection and distribution program; a food and firewood gleaning program; no-interest housing rehabilitation loan programs for low-moderate income homeowners to correct health, safety and structural deficiencies; assistance to first-time homeowners and weatherization services. Specified income guidelines apply to most programs.

Department of Human Services Self-Sufficiency Programs • 545 S.W. Second St., Suite B, Corvallis 541-757-4201 • 118 Second Ave. S.E., Suite C, Albany 541-967-2078 • 44 Industrial Way, Suite D, Lebanon 541-259-5860 Email: dhs.info@state.or.us www.oregon.gov/DHS This state department offers such programs as

FINDING HELP Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF); Employment Related Day Care (ERDC); the Oregon Health Plan (OHP); Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and food stamps.

Community Resources Abuse Adult Protective Services 1400 Queen Ave. S.E. Suite 206, Albany 541-967-8630, 800-638-0510 Investigates reports of abuse and/or neglect of adults with disabilities. Affiliated with Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments Disability Services. Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV) • 541-758-0219 (office) 4786 S.W. Philomath Blvd., Corvallis • 541-738-8319 (advocacy office) 2208 S.W. Third St., Corvallis • 541-754-0110, 800-927-0197 (24-hour crisis hotline) www.cardvservices.org Provides emergency confidential shelter and support services to victims of domestic and sexual violence in both Linn and Benton counties. ChildSafe Old Mill Center 1650 SW 45th, Corvallis 541-757-8068 www.oldmillcenter.org Individual, family and group counseling program for victims of sexual assault and other forms of abuse, ages 4 to 18, and their non-offending family members. Certified relief nursery, speech therapy and integrated preschool. Abuse: Family and group counseling for children/teen victims of sexual and other forms of abuse. Coping/Counseling: Individual, group and family counseling for children and teens struggling in school and in their family. OHP, private insurance, scholarships. Coping/Counseling: Psychiatric day treatment program for children ages 3-7, having serious emotional, social and behavioral problems in home and group settings. Preschool children with special needs: Integrate NAEYC accredited preschool classroom for typically developing children and those with special needs, ages 3-5, in specially designed classroom with highly trained staff. 1-3 year olds: Relief nursery provides therapeutic classrooms, home visiting, mental health support as well as resources (clothing, diapers, etc.) at no cost to families to prevent child maltreatment. Outreach home visiting is provided to families not able to participate in therapeutic classrooms.

Infants: Healthy Start provides regular home visiting at no cost to qualifying families having their first baby in Benton County. Parent/Education Support: Group and individual parent education and mental health support and counseling for parents experiencing stress, frustration, depression and for parents in recovery. Speech Therapy: Individual speech and language therapy for children ages 2-18 needing help with speech and language disorders, including late talking and unintelligible speech. DHS Child Welfare Program • 555 N.W. Fifth St., Corvallis 541-757-4121 • 118 Second Ave. S.E., Albany 541-967-2060 • Child abuse hotline open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon.-Fri. 541-757-5019 www.oregon.gov/DHS/abuse/main.shtml Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) Provides protective services for neglected or physically and/or sexually abused children including family counseling (for circumstances in which children are taken into custody), substitute care, sexual abuse treatment, 24-hour child abuse hotline, parent training and adoptions. Senior Protective Services 1400 Queen Ave. S.E., Suite 206, Albany 541-967-8630, 800-638-0510 www.ocwcog.org Investigates reports of abuse and/or neglect of elderly persons and victims of domestic violence age 65 and older. Affiliated with the Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments.

Advocacy Commission on Children and Families 408 S.W. Monroe Ave. Suite 101, Corvallis 541-766-6751 Citizen volunteers, appointed by county commissioners, plan and advocate on behalf of children and families with a focus on child care issues, teen pregnancy, Healthy Start programs, strategies for reducing juvenile crime/substance abuse and more. The commissions strive to mobilize the community and involve citizens in communitybased planning and decision-making. Corvallis Homeless Shelter Coalition 541-990-4536 Advocates for the homeless population in Corvallis. The coalition provides cold weather shelter for men who are homeless from Nov. 15March 15. Location to be determined. Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Works with at-risk children to provide a voice for their best interests.

Benton County 541-753-5838 Email: program.manager@casa-vfc.org 129 NW 4th St., Suite B, Corvallis www.casa-vfc.org Linn County • 1005 Hill St. SE, Albany 541-926-2651 casaoflinnco@comcast.net www.linncasa.org • 2122 S. Santiam Hwy., Lebanon 541-258-2484 Give2TheTroops 321 E. First Ave., Suite 1B, Albany 541-971-2671 Email: Oregon@give2thetroops.org www.give2thetroops.org To support the physical, moral and spiritual health of America's armed forces in combat zones around the world through letters and packages prepared and shipped by volunteers. Organization open from 9 a.m. to noon every Tue. Twice monthly packing parties (email for dates). Heartland Humane Society 398 S.W. Twin Oaks Circle, Corvallis 541-757-9000 Email: adopt @ heartlandhumane.org www.heartlandhumane.org Provides safe housing for stray and homeless domestic pets, pet adoption services, youth education programs and support for low-income pet owners. (Tues., Wed., Fri. noon-6 p.m.; Sat., Sun. noon-5 p.m.) Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman 800-522-2602 Email: LTCO.contact@LTCO.state.or.us www.oregon.gov/LTCO Staff and trained volunteers (certified ombudsmen) serve as advocates for residents of longterm care facilities. OSU Women's Center Benton Annex, next to Benton Hall on the OSU campus 541-737-3186 Email: womenscenter@oregonstate.edu www.oregonstate.edu/womenscenter School year: Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Mon.-Thurs.), 9 a.m. to 5 p .m. (Fri.) Summer: Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) A place where women can gather for lively discussion or quiet contemplation. The center provides advocacy, support, programs, resources and opportunities to translate concerns into action. Pet Adoption Network 541-929-5941 Email: contactpan@yahoo.com www.pan.petfinder.com Helps find new homes for dogs in need. Adoption events at Corvallis and Albany Petco stores. 2012-13 OUR TOWN

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Planned Parenthood Legislative Action Team 541-342-6042 (ext. 35) Email: nichi.masters@ppcw.org www.choiceadvocates.org Works to promote and protect women's reproductive health through legislation. SafeHaven Humane Society 33071 Highway 34 S.E., Albany 541-928-2789 Email: info@safehavenhumane.com www.safehavenhumane.com Full adoption, non-euthanizing shelter serving Linn and Benton counties. Hours: noon to 6 p.m. Tue.-Fri.; noon to 5 p.m. Sat.-Mon. Senior Dog Rescue of Oregon 541-929-4100 or 541-908-2331 Email: faria@pioneer.net www.petfinder.com/shelters/OR85.html Rescues older, homeless dogs and places them in permanent homes. Monthly adoption events hosted by the Petco store in Corvallis' Timberhill Shopping Center, 2365 N.W. Kings Blvd., noon to 3 p.m. every third Sat. of the month. Senior Services Advisory Council 1400 Queen Ave. S.E., Suite 206, Albany 541-924-8421 www.ocwcog.org Members advocate on issues of concern to seniors with programs designed to help older people live with dignity and independence. Affiliated with Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments, Linn and Benton counties. The Arc The Arc of Benton County, 414 N.W. Fourth St., Corvallis (call for hours) 541-753-1711 www.arcbenton.org Nonprofit membership organization dedicated to improving the lives of people who have developmental disabilities through family support, education, information and referral, recreation and socialization, community living situations and advocacy for improved services. Thrift stores are located at 928 NW Beca, Corvallis, 541-754-9011; 936 Main St, Philomath, 541-929-3946.

Medical Center for victims of assault or accidents.

and is committed to working with families and individuals seeking substance abuse treatment.

Corvallis Daytime Drop-in Center 541-740-3235 Provides practical assistance and advocacy for individuals experiencing homelessness, low income or mental health issues. • Drop-In Center, 602 S.W. Madison Ave. 9 a.m. to noon Mon.- Fri. • Project Action Office, 602 S.W. Madison Ave., noon to 2 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Old Mill Center for Children and Families 1650 S.W. 45th Place, Corvallis 541-757-8068 www.oldmillcenter.org Community-based, family-oriented center that helps children and teens of diverse backgrounds maximize their potential through specially-designed education and therapy programs.

Friends of the Family • 425 Ellsworth St. S.W., Albany 541-917-8957 • 505 N.W. Harrison Blvd., Corvallis 541-757-1761 Email: friends@fofm.org www.fofm.org Offers premarital, marital, individual, family and play therapy counseling (sliding fee scale); middle and high school healthy relationships presentations; marriage/parenting seminars and community networking.

Parenting Success Network 541-917-4899 www.parentingsuccessnetwork.org Comprehensive network for information on all services and information that support parents in raising their children. A cooperative effort of organizations throughout Linn and Benton counties.

Jackson Street Youth Shelter 555 N.W. Jackson Ave., Corvallis 541-754-2404, 800-901-2904 www.jsysi.org Emergency housing, crisis stabilization and links to services for youths ages 10 to 17. Linn-Benton RSVP 541-812-0849 Email: bfox@communityservices.us Two Rivers Market-CSC, 250 Broadalbin S.W., Suite 2A, Albany RSVP volunteers contribute their time and talents to local nonprofits that serve community needs. Milestones Family Recovery 541-753-7801, YES House 541-753-2230, Milestones Women's Program 541-757-7534, Young Adult and Adult Outpatient Services milestonesrecovery.com Milestones offers a variety of treatment services

Pastoral Counseling Center 602 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis 541-753-9217 www.pccmidvalley.org Individual, couple and family counseling with licensed and certified counselors. Fees based on ability to pay. Offices also in Albany and Lebanon. Trillium Family Services Children's Farm Home 4455 N.E. Hwy. 20, Corvallis 541-757-1852 www.trilliumfamily.org Provides treatment for youth with emotional and behavioral concerns through outpatient, foster care, in-home skill building and psychiatric residential care. Also offers education, recruitment and support to families involved in therapeutic foster care.

Education Albany Education Association 541-967-7113 Teachers' organization dedicated to improving

Coping/Counseling Assistance League of Corvallis Hug-a-Bear and Emergency Kit Programs 541-757-1978 www.alcorvallis.org Supplies Teddy bears to local police, fire departments and other agencies to ease the trauma of victims of accidents or abuse in Benton County and provides clothing and hygiene kits to the emergency room at Good Samaritan Regional 2012-13 OUR TOWN

FINDING HELP the education of students in the Greater Albany Public Schools district.

about Christian home education in Linn and Benton counties.

Assistance League of Corvallis SAT Review 541-757-1978 www.alcorvallis.org Offers Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) review classes each fall (for high school seniors) and spring (for juniors). Students enrolled in area high schools are automatically sent applications.

Oregon Education Association www.oregoned.org

Benton County Foundation 650 NW Harrison Blvd. (P.O. Box 911, Corvallis 97339) 541-753-1603 Email: bcf@peak.org www.bentoncountyfoundation.org The Benton County Foundation began in 1953 as a community foundation with a mission to build community philanthropy by establishing endowments, prudently investing the funds received, and distributing a portion of the earnings annually to benefit the communities, especially the youth in Benton County. Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center 128 S.W. Ninth St., Corvallis 541-754-7225 Email: cmlc@peak.org www.cmlcenter.org Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.), and for special evening events Community-based "living room for learning" where people of all cultures can share teaching and learning. Epsilon Sigma Alpha 541-928-3663 lindasue.brown@comcast.net www.esaintl.com An international sorority providing community service and individual education. Greater Albany Association of Classified Employees 541-967-7113 www.ga-ace.org Educational support personnel dedicated to children in the Greater Albany Public Schools District. LBCC Parenting Education Department 541-917-4899 www.linnbenton.edu/go/parenting-education Provides parenting education classes throughout Linn and Benton counties. Linn Benton Christian Home Education Wiki (LBCHEW) www.lbchew.wikispot.org An interconnected community effort to explore, discuss and compile anything and everything

Corvallis Education Association 146 S. 12th St., Philomath (P.O. Box 1209, Philomath, OR 97370) 541-929-3112 Email: corvallisea@oregoned.org Teachers helping teachers help kids and their parents achieve better Corvallis schools. OSU Extension Office/Master Gardeners • Benton County 4077 SW Research Way 541-766-6750 http://extension.oregonstate.edu/benton • Linn County 104 Fourth Ave. S.W., Albany 541-967-3871 http://extension.oregonstate.edu/linn Educational programs and information about agriculture, forestry, 4-H/youth work, livestock, home horticulture and community development. Through the Master Gardener Program, experienced gardeners are trained to share their knowledge through plant clinics, community seminars, school programs and lecture series. Employment Resources Oregon State Employment Department • 139 Fourth Ave. S.E., Albany 541-967-2171 • 545 S.W. Second St., Suite C, Corvallis 541-757-4261 • 44 Industrial Way, Suite B, Lebanon 541-259-5787 www.emp.state.or.us Provides placement services for job seekers and businesses.

Finances AARP Tax Aide 541-745-7246 Email: ritapinard@comcast.net www.aarp.org/taxaide Free tax preparation and electronic filing for seniors and low- to mid-income people. Counselors are trained in January and preparation of taxes offered between Feb. 1 and April 15 at various locations. Money Management International 645 Waverly Drive S.E. Suite 211, Albany 541-926-5843 Toll free, to schedule an appointment: 800-3082227 www.moneymanagement.org Help with money management and/or debt repayment planning, including budget workshops and first-time homebuyer classes.

We Care 541-758-2632 Community Service Consortium, 545 S.W. Second St., Corvallis We Care provides one-time financial assistance to residents of Benton County in emergency situations.

Food/Clothing/Etc. Albany Helping Hands 619 Ninth Ave. S.E. P.O. Box 2252, Albany 97321 541-926-4036 Email: wecare@albanyhh.org www.albanyhh.org Homeless shelter that provides daily meals and limited free clothing for men and women. Mail and message phone service, shower and laundry facility upon approval. Assistance League of Corvallis Operation School Bell 541-757-1978 www.alcorvallis.org Provides new clothing and hygiene kits to school-aged children through Operation School Bell and clothing to emergency room patients when needed. Furniture Share 541-754-9511 Furniture drop-off locations: • The River Center, 3000 S. Santiam Highway, Lebanon • 155 S.E. Lily Ave., Corvallis Email: bfs1@peak.org www.bfs.peak.org Distributes donated furniture at no cost to lowincome families in need. Community Outreach Emergency Food Bank 865 N.W. Reiman Ave., Corvallis 541-758-3000 www.communityoutreachinc.org Food bank is open 2 to 9 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.), 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Sat./Sun.), including holidays. Office is open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. Provides food for clients staying in COI housing, as a supplement to food stamps, as well as emergency food boxes. Food boxes are available to an individual once every 30 days. Corvallis Daytime Drop-in Center 541-740-3235 602 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis Open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Drop-in center with weekday programming focused on low-income guests. Project Action 425 S.W. Madison, Suite Q1 2012-13 OUR TOWN

FINDING HELP 541-738-7500 Open 10 a.m. to noon Mon.-Fri. Provides assistance to the homeless including help obtaining ID, filling out applications and small loans to help with deposits on housing. Fish Emergency Services of Benton County 541-752-4688 Provides financial assistance for rent, utilities, medical needs and transportation to residents in Benton County. Fish of Albany 541-928-4460 Provides food boxes, clothing and household items, assistance with prescription medications for life-threatening or communicable ailments, gasoline vouchers or bus tickets for emergency travel and shelter for pregnant teens and teen mothers with children. Fish of Lebanon 541-259-3200 Emergency help with prescriptions, food, clothing, lodging, transportation, gasoline and utilities. Fish of Sweet Home 541-376-6504 God's Heart 541-924-5683 lovelinndir@aol.com Clothing and household goods giveaway (third Sat.) 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2110 Santiam Highway, S.E., Albany. Linn-Benton Food Share and Gleaning Program 545 S.W. Second St., Corvallis 541-752-1010 Email: mgibson@csc.gen.or.us communityservices.us Collects and distributes food to 74 local nonprofits, including food pantries, soup kitchens, gleaning groups and shelters. Love INC of Benton County 541-757-8111 Email: loveinc@yourloveinc.org www.yourloveinc.org Helps churches help young people. Operates a clearinghouse to make the connections. Help Line 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Mon.-Thur.), 10 a.m. to noon (Fri.) Marys River Gleaners 541-929-5497 Provides food and firewood to low-income families and individuals. Donations of clothing and furniture welcome. OSU Folk Club Thrift Shop 144 N.W. Second St., Corvallis www.orst.edu/groups/osufolk/ Volunteer-run store that sells used clothing, household items, books, clothing and music items to benefit customers plus raise money for a scholarship fund and more than 50 Benton 2012-13 OUR TOWN

County agencies and organizations. OSU Folk Club Thrift Shop 144 N.W. Second St. Consigned/donated clothing, household items and more. Proceeds fund Oregon State University scholarships and and community grants. Philomath Community Services 360 S. Ninth St., Philomath 541-929-2499 Operates the Philomath Food Bank, Baby Bank, Gleaners and Holiday Cheer programs. Food and Baby Bank hours are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Tues.) and 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Thurs.). The gleaners operate from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Sat.) and the Holiday Cheer Program takes place each Dec. The gleaners and food pantry serve low-income families living west of 53rd Street. Salvation Army Food Bank 345 Columbus St. S.E., Albany 541-928-4774 Open 9 to 11:45 a.m. (Mon./Wed./Fri.) Provides food boxes and emergency financial assistance. Help available in Linn and Benton counties by appointment. South Corvallis Food Bank 1798 S.W. Third St. 541-753-4263 http://southcorvallisfoodbank.org Open 1 to 3 p.m. (Mon./Wed.), 5 to 7 p.m. (Thurs.) and 10 a.m. to noon (Sat.) Distributes food to South Corvallis residents in need. St. Vincent de Paul - Corvallis 501 N.W. 25th St., Corvallis 541-757-1988, ext. 117 www.smcatholic.com Open 1:30 to 4 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) Food pantry and thrift store that offers emergency food boxes to qualified needy families. Supported by proceeds from donations and the thrift store. St. Vincent de Paul - Albany 2220 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany Email: svdpalbany@mail.com St. Vincent de Paul Society assists with clothing, shoes, housewares, linens and books for needy families and individuals. Stone Soup Kitchens Stone Soup Kitchens provide free hot meals to anyone in need. ALBANY • St. Mary's Catholic Church, 820 Ellsworth St. S.W. 541-926-8562 Meals served 5 to 6 p.m. (Mon./Wed./Fri.) CORVALLIS • St. Mary's Catholic Church, 501 N.W. 25th St.

Meals served 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. (Mon./Thurs.) and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Wed./Fri.) 541-757-2906 (during meal times) • First Christian Church, 602 S.W. Madison Ave. Meals served 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. (Tues.), 10 to 11 a.m. (Sat.) and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. (Sun.) 541-753-2671 or 541- 754-1827 LEBANON • First Christian Church, 170 E. Grant St. 541-451-7667 Meals served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. (Mon.,Wed.,Fri.) Sweet Home Emergency Ministries and Food Bank • United Methodist Church, 845 Sixth Ave. 541-367-3073 Meals served 5 to 6 p.m. (Tue., Wed.,Fri.) • Food Bank, 1040 Long St. 541-367-6504 Open 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Tue.,Wed.) and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Sat.) A weekly meal for seniors, the homeless and low-income families and individuals. The food bank distributes food to those in need. Vina Moses Center 968 N.W. Garfield Ave., Corvallis 541-753-1420 Email: vinamoses@proaxis.com www.vinamoses.org Collects and distributes clothing and household items; shoes and clothing for children starting school; Christmas baskets and gifts; and layette items for expectant mothers, for low-income people in Benton County.

Fundraising Mary Powers Guild 541-758-5953 Email: cgalvin@trilliumfamily.org www.trilliumfamily.org Volunteer groups that support the Children's Farm Home and its mental health programs through community awareness and fundraising. United Way of Linn/Benton/Lincoln Counties • Benton and Lincoln counties 2330 N.W. Professional Drive, Suite 101, Corvallis P.O. Box 2499, Corvallis 97339 541-757-7717 Email: office@unitedwayblc.org www.unitedwayblc.org • Linn County 1127 Hill St., Albany P.O. Box 905, Albany, OR 97321 541-926-5432 Email: office@unitedwayoflinncounty.org www.unitedwayoflinncounty.org Nonprofit fundraising organization for local human service agencies with a focus on education, income and health.

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Health/Hospice

and their families.

Assistance League of Corvallis Dental Care Program 541-757-1978 Email: info@alcorvallis.org www.alcorvallis.org Assists children in need of dental care referred from appropriate sources.

Valley AIDS Information Network Inc. 541-752-6322 www.valleyaidsinfo.org HIV/AIDS, STI and Hepatitis 24-hour hotline providing Linn and Benton county communities with medical information, support and referrals to services.

Benton Hospice Service 2350 N.W. Professional Drive, Corvallis 541-757-9616 www.bentonhospice.org End-of-life care and support for terminally ill persons and their families in Linn and Benton counties since 1980. Volunteer training begins in Feb.

Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers of Corvallis 541-757-0980 Provides certain services to elderly and disabled such as transportation, visiting, shopping, ramp building and yard work.

Good Samaritan Home Health 400 N. Main, Lebanon 541-451-6367 Home health care for people recovering from an accident, a stroke or the long-term effects of cancer, heart problems or diabetes. Janus House/Mental Health Association of Benton County 541-753-9219 www.janus.peak.org Provides 24-hour residential services and crisis respite services to adults with mental illness. Mid-Willamette Family YMCA 3311 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany 541-926-4488 www.ymcaalbany.org Health and recreation programs for all ages. Swim and fitness classes available all year. Mighty Oaks Children's Therapy Center 3615 Spicer Road S.E., Albany 541-967-7551 Provides pediatric physical occupational and speech therapies for special-needs children on sliding fee scale. Oregon Health Plan 800-527-5772 www.oregon.gov/DHS/healthplan/ Health insurance for qualified citizens on sliding fee scale.

Housing Albany Partnership for Housing and Community Development 2078 Sixth Ave. S.E. 541-926-5451 www.albanypartnership.org Creates affordable housing for people on restricted incomes in Linn County. COHO Ecovillage Cohousing of Corvallis 541-908-3325 Cohovillage.org Planned, environmentally responsible residential community that balances the advantages of private home ownership with community living on 6-plus acres off Crystal Lake Drive at Alexander Avenue. Habitat for Humanity • Albany 1538 Queen Ave. S.E. 541-967-4030 www.albanyareahfh.org • Corvallis 1347 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis 541-752-3354 www.bentonhabitat.org • Lebanon Lebanon Habitat ReStore 1055 Airway Rd. 541-451-1234

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

Legal/Mediation Services Legal Aid Service of Oregon 433 Fourth Ave. S.W., Albany 800-817-4605 Free legal assistance for qualifying low-income persons in specific areas of civil law, housing, landlord/tenant issues, public assistance and service issues. Y Mentoring Mid-Willamette Family YMCA, 3311 Pacific Blvd, Albany

Parkinson's Resources of Oregon 800-426-6806 www.parkinsonsresources.org Empowers people to meet the challenges of living with Parkinson's disease through information, education, personal support and advocacy for a cure. Services include support groups, movement classes and education programs. Samaritan Evergreen Hospice 1010 11th Ave. S.W., Albany 541-812-4662 Offers support and care for terminally-ill patients

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FINDING HELP 541-926-4488, ext. 306 mentoring@ymcaalbany.org Program for Linn County residents that matches adults with youths ages 8 to 17 for a year-long, one-on-one positive relationship.

Parenting Benton County Car Seat Check-up/Education 541-766-6961 www.actsoregon.org Technicians check car seats and teach parents correct use and installation. Corvallis Fire Department Station 1; 400 N.W. Harrison Blvd. Call for dates Family Connections 541-917-4899, 800-845-1363 www.linnbenton.edu/familyresources/family connections Provides referrals for child care and respite care, information about parenting classes, children's activities, access to community resources and a free parenting advice line. LBCC Parenting Education Department 541-917-4899 www.linnbenton.edu/go/parenting-education Helps develop and coordinate parenting education in Linn and Benton counties. Offers classes for parents and for parents and children together.

Pregnancy Healthy Start 541-757-8068 (Benton County) 541-924-6910 (Linn County) Provides information and support to parents having their first baby through home visits and connections to community resources. Options Pregnancy Resource Centers • 1800 16th Ave., S.E., Albany 541-924-0160, 541-924-0166 (helpline) albany@possiblypregnant.org www.possiblypregnant.org/albany • 867 N.W. 23rd St., Corvallis 541-758-3662, 541-757-9645 (helpline) Email: corvallis@possiblypregnant.org www.possiblypregnant.org/corvallis Offers free, confidential pregnancy tests, options counseling, post-abortion support, adoption and physician referrals, parenting classes and practical assistance. Parenting Success Network 541-917-4899 Parenting tips and information on classes and resources to support parents. A cooperative effort of organizations throughout Linn and Benton Counties.

Pregnancy Alternatives Center 136 W. Vine St., Lebanon 541-258-3500, 877-710-3480 help@pregnancyalternatives.org www.possiblypregnant.org/center/Pregnancy -Alternatives-Center Help for women and families involved in unplanned pregnancies, including educational resources, post-abortion and parenting support groups, adoption referrals and maternity, baby clothes and furniture. Parenting and mentoring classes also are available. Sweet Home Pregnancy Care Center 1344 Main St. Suite C, Sweet Home 541-367-2447 sweethome@possiblypregnant.org www.possiblypregnant.org/sweet_home Free pregnancy tests, maternity and baby clothing, furniture, parenting programs and post-abortion support.

Senior/Disabled Services Access Benton County 541-990-6364 Email: foursmiths@centurytel.net Promotes education and advocacy for improvements in architectural access for persons with

Mothers of Preschoolers 541-619-2801 Support group for mothers in Linn County with at least one child in kindergarten or younger. • Southside Church of Christ, 196 S. Airport Road, Lebanon 9:30-11:30 a.m. (first and third Fri., Sept. through May, child care provided through kindergarten) Parent Enhancement Program 421 N.W. Fourth St., Suite A, Corvallis 541-758-8292 www.pep.peak.org Provides support to young parents in Benton County under age 25, helping them strengthen their parenting abilities. Services are free of charge and offered in English and Spanish. Parenting Success Network www.linnbenton.edu/go/parenting-education Parenting tips and information on classes and resources to support parents. A cooperative effort of organizations throughout Linn and Benton counties. Strengthening Rural Families 541-929-2535 Nonprofit agency that promotes communitybuilding activities for families in rural Benton County. 2012-13 OUR TOWN

FINDING HELP physical disabilities. For meeting information, go to www.accessbentoncounty.org. Call-A-Ride 541-917-7770 A citywide paratransit service in Albany for seniors and citizens with disabilities who can't use conventional transit services. Dial-A-Bus 541-752-2615 (scheduling) Nonprofit transportation program providing lowcost, safe, reliable service to seniors and disabled people in Benton County. Disability Services 541-967-8630, 800-638-0510 Serving adults who have a developmental disability (including learning disability), mental illness, traumatic brain injury, physical disability and chronic debilitating diseases, as well as children who receive supplemental security income and who need medical coverage. General assistance includes nursing home care, residential care, specialized living, adult foster care, in-home services, medical transportation and employment initiative counseling. Grace Center for Adult Day Services 980 N.W. Spruce Ave., Corvallis 541-754-8417 www.GraceCenter-Corvallis.org Open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Provides exercise and activities improving physical and mental abilities while giving family caregivers a break. Home Life 2068 N.W. Fillmore St., Corvallis 541-753-9015 Email: homelife@peak.org www.homelifeinc.org Open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Assists persons with developmental disabilities to enjoy active, productive and independent lives. Linn-Benton Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) • Benton County 545 S.W. Second St. Suite A, Corvallis 541-753-9197 • Linn County (main office) 250 Broadalbin S.W. Suite 2A, Albany 541-812-0849 Email: bfox@csc.gen.or.us www.csc.gen.or.us/rsvp.htm, www.lbvision.org Nationwide network of experienced, talented adults contributing their time and experience to community programs. RSVP also administers the Linn-Benton Volunteer Center, LBvision. Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman 800-522-2602 Email: LTCO.contact@LTCO.state.or.us

www.oregon.gov/LTCO Staff and trained volunteers (certified ombudsmen) serve as advocates for residents of longterm care facilities. Senior Companion Program 1046 Sixth Ave. S.W., Albany 541-812-4185 Personal, one-on-one, door-to-door help for frail seniors ages 60 and older and younger disabled people. Services include running errands, respite and friendship. Offered through Samaritan Health Services; free to residents of Linn and Benton counties. Senior Services 541-967-8630, 800-638-0510 Arranges in-home care services, respite services, adult foster care, residential care, assistedliving care and nursing facility care in Linn and Benton counties. Administers Medicaid and food stamp programs, OPI, Meals-on-Wheels and congregate meal site programs in Albany, Corvallis, Lebanon, Sweet Home, Mill City, Halsey and Philomath. Social Security Administration 1390 S.E. Waverly Dr., Suite 110, Albany 800-772-1213, 800-325-0778 (TTY) www.ssa.gov Administers retirement benefits, Medicare, Social Security disability, survivor's insurance and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs.

Support Groups

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

Addiction Alcoholics Anonymous 541-967-4252 www.aa-oregon.org For people who have problems with alcohol. Visit the website for a complete list of meetings throughout the valley. Apostolic Life Center 541-926-0654 Email: m.dennisjohnson@albanyalc.com ALC offers a variety of resources to strengthen families and communities. 7 p.m. (Tues.); family and parenting classes 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.) Celebrate Recovery 541-926-8881 A Christian 12-step recovery program for people with hurts, habits or hang-ups. • Willamette Community Church, 420 S.E. Third Ave., 6 p.m. (Fri.), in the downstairs Fir Room.

Volunteer Caregivers 930 Queen Ave. S.W., Albany 541-928-2173 volcaregivers@aol.com Transportation, wheelchair ramp construction, grab bars, and other services for seniors in the greater Albany area. Hours are Mon.-Thur. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Fri. 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Center for Behavioral Health 541-704-0762 Email: counseling@cbh.comcastbiz.net Outpatient counseling and substance abuse treatment for adolescents ages 12-18 and young adults ages 18-25. • 2225 S.E. Pacific Blvd., Suite 207, Albany Open Mon.-Sat., with evening appointments and therapy groups available. Call for details.

Veterans

Narcotics Anonymous 1-877-233-4287 (24-hour helpline) www.na.org, www.lblna.org For those struggling with substance abuse. Check the website, www.lblna.org, for meetings. Albany • First Christian Church, 432 Ferry S.W., 7 p.m. (Mon.) Corvallis • First Christian Church, 602 S.W. Madison Ave., 5 p.m. (Sun.), noon (Mon.-Fri., except Wed.) and 7 p.m. (Tues.-Fri.) • First United Methodist Church, 1165 N.W. Monroe Ave., 7 p.m. (Mon.) Philomath • New Life Fellowship, 1412 Applegate St., 7 p.m. (Wed.)

Veterans Service Office • Benton County 301 S.W. Fourth St., Corvallis 541-758-1595 • Linn County 330 Third Ave. S.W., Albany 541-967-3882 Helps vets obtain appropriate benefits and services. Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 585 541-401-4639 Email: Olson891@comcast.net A nonprofit organization promoting the camaraderie, welfare, health and knowledge for the Vietnam-era veteran • Lebanon American Legion Post 51, 480 Main St. 10 a.m. (first Sun.)

Overeaters Anonymous www.oa.org, www.oaeugene.org 2012-13 OUR TOWN

FINDING HELP Self-help group offering 12-step recovery program for anyone suffering from compulsive overeating, yo-yo dieting, bulimia or anorexia. Sex Addicts Anonymous 541-757-2204 For men and women seeking recovery from sex or pornography addiction. • First Christian Church, Room 17, 602 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis, 7 p.m. (Sun.) and noon (Wed.) Tobacco Cessation 877-768-7867 Classes in Albany, Corvallis, Lebanon, Lincoln City and Newport for those who want to quit smoking, sponsored by Samaritan Health Services.

Coping Al-Anon 541-967-6262 (24-hour helpline) www.oregonal-anon.org Support for families and friends of alcoholics. Albany • United Presbyterian Church, Room 201, 330 S.W. Sixth Ave., noon (Tues.), 7 p.m. (Thurs.) and 4 p.m. (Sun.) Corvallis • Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, 333 N.W. 35th St., 7:30 p.m. (Tues./Thurs.) • First United Methodist Church, 1165 N.W. Monroe Ave., Parkside Group, 10 a.m. (Sat.) Lebanon • Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, 525 N. Santiam Highway, conference room 4, 7 p.m. (Fri.) Sweet Home • Hillside Fellowship, 501 Nandina St., 7 p.m. (Tues.) Al-Anon, Couples in Recovery 541-967-6262 www.oregonal-anon.org • United Presbyterian Church, 330 Sixth St. S.W., Albany • Joint meeting with Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m. (Fri.) Benton Hospice Service 541-757-9616 bhs@bentonhospice.org www.bentonhospice.org Grief education and support groups offer help for people in the grieving process. New groups begin quarterly. Caregivers Support Group 541-768-5254 Emotional support and information sharing for any individual in a caregiving situation. Respite care can be arranged to enable attendance. • First Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 S.W. West Hills Road, Corvallis, 1:30 p.m. 2012-13 OUR TOWN

(first Thurs.) Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV) 4786 S.W. Philomath Blvd., Corvallis (office 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) 541-754-0110, 800-927-0197 Email: info@cardvservices.org www.cardvservices.org Supports survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Linn and Benton counties, 24 hours a day. Available on scene. Centering Prayer Group 541-753-2228 Email: church@1stpres.org Sharing the practice of Christian meditative prayer and studying the contemplative dimension of religion. • First Presbyterian Church, 114 S.W. Eighth St., Corvallis, 11:15 a.m. (Sun. throughout school year) Childbearing Loss 541-812-4307 For those who have lost an infant through stillbirth, miscarriage, SIDS or any other cause. • Samaritan Albany General Hospital, 1046 Sixth Ave. S.W., Albany, 7 p.m. (second Tues.) Comfort Shawl Knitting Group 541-757-9616 An informal drop-in knitting group dedicated to creating shawls to bring comfort and warmth to hospice patients. • Benton Hospice Service, 2350 N.W. Professional Drive, Corvallis, 1 p.m. (first and third Wed.) Disabled American Veterans Willamette Chapter #17 and Auxiliary 541-924-9085 Gives aid and support to hospitalized and disabled veterans and their families. • VFW Post 584, 1469 Timber St., Albany, noon (second Tues.) Family Tree Relief Nursery 1100 Jackson St. S.E., Albany 541-967-6580 Email: amyers@familytreern.org Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) Support services for stressed families with children age 6 and younger; therapeutic classroom, home visits and parent education. Support group services for parents who struggle with alcohol and/or drug use. Outreach services available in Linn County. Grief Realization and Education Group (GREG) 541-745-3914 Peer support for bereaved parents who have experienced the loss of a child of any age. • Sizzler Restaurant, 2148 Santiam Highway S.E., Albany, noon (second and fourth Wed.)

Hearing Loss Support Group 541-926-0551. 541-258-5818 www.hearinglossor.org Self-help for hard of hearing people and their families. • Lebanon Senior Center, 80 Tangent St., 6:30 p.m. (third Thurs., July and Aug. off) Healing Hearts Ministries 541-752-1646 Email: karen.bull@comcast.net www.healingheartsministry.com Nonprofit, faith-based organization serving hurting adults through workshops and support groups such as DivorceCare, GriefShare and Boundaries. Macular Degeneration/Low Vision Support Group 541-745-1108 For visually impaired people and their family and friends to share information on assistive devices and coping skills for those with macular degeneration or other types of low vision. • Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave., 2 p.m. (third Mon., except July and Aug.) Oregon Association for Better Hearing 541-754-1377 Consumer hearing aid test group. • 700 S.W. Washington Ave., 3:30 to 5 p.m. (second Thurs.) Salvation Army 345 Columbus St. S.E., Albany 541-928-4774 Offers worship services and youth programs. A women's fellowship meets at 7 p.m. Mon. Emergency family services for food boxes is open 9 to 11:45 a.m. (Mon./Wed./Fri.). Samaritan Hospice Services 800-442-1428, 541-812-4662 www.samhealth.org Offers skilled nursing care, pain management, spiritual support and more for people in the last stages of terminal illness. Ongoing contact and support is also offered for family members and community members grieving the death of a loved one. • Samaritan Albany General Hospital, 1046 Sixth Ave. S.W., Albany 541-812-0000 Grief support groups, 1:30 p.m. (first Sun. and 6 p.m. (third Mon.) • Avery Square Building, 815 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis 541-812-4680 Grief support groups, 5:30-7 p.m. (first Wed.) and 1:30-3 p.m. (third Sun.) • Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, 525 N. Santiam Highway, Lebanon 541-812-4670 Grief support groups, 5-6:30 p.m. (second Tues.) and 2-3:30 p.m. (fourth Tues.)

FINDING HELP WellMama 541-231-4343 csilla.andor@wellmama.org Support group and counseling for pregnant and postpartum moms feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, depressed. Meets noon (Tues.) Call for location.

Health Alzheimer's Network of Oregon 866-425-9638, 1-503-364-8100 info@alznet.org www.alznet.org Information, support and assistance for families dealing with Alzheimer's disease and related forms of dementia in Benton, Linn, Marion and Polk counties. Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave. 541-766-6959 (Corvallis): • Memory Loss Support Group for caregivers and family members; 1:30 p.m. (second Tues.) • Support Group for people with memory loss; 1:30 p.m. (second Tues.) Breast Cancer Support Group Information, support, sharing and friendship for breast cancer survivors. 541-768-6005 (Corvallis), 541-768-5340 • Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 N.W. Good Samaritan Drive 7 p.m. (third Mon.) 541-451-2384 (Lebanon) • Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, 525 N. Santiam Highway, Lebanon 7 p.m. (second Mon.) Community Alzheimer's Support Group 541-704-4297 Email: marys@mennonitevillage.org Support for family members of persons with memory loss disorders. • Mennonite Village, 5353 Columbus St. S.E., Albany 4:30 p.m. (first Wed.) Corvallis Doula Network birth@corvallisdoulas.net www.corvallisdoulas.net Doulas give emotional, physical and spiritual support, education, experience and love for labor and delivery. Corvallis Reiki Circle 541-754-3595 Email: reikiwomyn@gmail.com Support group for practitioners and interested people to give and receive treatments. • 8285 N.W. Wynooche Drive, Corvallis 7 to 9:30 p.m. (second Thurs.) Diabetes Support Group Ongoing education and encouragement for peo-

ple with diabetes and their families. 541-812-4839 (Albany) • Samaritan Albany General Hospital, 1046 Sixth Ave. S.W. 6:30 p.m. (third Tues., except July, Aug. and Dec.) 541-768-6973 (Corvallis) • Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 N.W. Samaritan Drive 2 p.m. (last Tues., except summer) Fibromyalgia Support Group 541-752-5856 • Two Rivers Market, 250 Broadalbin St. S.W., Albany 1 p.m. (last Sat.) Cardiac Rehab Patient's Group For those who've had heart attacks or bypass surgery. 541-812-5441 (Albany) • Elm Professional Building, Second floor, 620 Elm St. 10 a.m. (Tues./Fri.) 541-451-7178 (Lebanon) • Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, 525 N. Santiam Highway Meets every other Wed.; call for time. Linn-Benton Multiple Sclerosis Group 800-344-4867, 503-838-3189 Email: mswalk@defeatms.com For those with MS and their families. Supports national research efforts and sponsors annual walk at Corvallis' Avery Park in April to fund local health-related and educational services and support national research efforts. 541-753-4461 (Corvallis) • Osborn Aquatic Center, 1940 N.W. Highland Drive 1 p.m. (second Wed.) 800-344-4867 (Lebanon) • Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, 525 N. Santiam Highway Spouses and partners, 10 a.m.; both, 11 a.m. (last Sat.) Cancer Support Group 541-768-2375, 541-768-6005 For those who have been affected by metastatic or advanced stages of all cancers. • Samaritan Regional Cancer Center, 501 NW Elks Drive, Corvallis 2-3:30 p.m. (fourth Wed.) Samaritan Albany Cancer Resource Center 541-812-5888 cancerresourcecenter@samhealth.org www.samhealth.org/cancer Resources for anyone touched by cancer, i.e. wigs, financial information, support groups, library, massages, facials and classes. • Samaritan Cancer Resource Center, 400 Hickory St. N.W., Albany 7 p.m. (first and third Tues.)

Samaritan Ostomy Support Group 541-768-5254 Information and group support for those living with ostomies. Fellowship and the opportunity to interface with other people living with ostomies is the primary focus. Information and education is also provided. Topics may include dietary considerations, medication concerns, products available, care and hygiene, and coping with body image changes. Family and caregivers also welcome. Meetings are held the third Thur. of the month. Meeting place alternates between Albany and Corvallis. Call for meeting information. Stroke and Brain Injury Support Group 541-768-5157 Support group for new survivors, long-term survivors and their families. • Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, 333 N.W. 35th St., Corvallis 1:30 p.m. (first Tues.) Valley AIDS Information Network 541-752-6322 www.valleyaidsinfo.org Offers support groups serving those with HIV, AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases and hepatitis in Linn and Benton counties. Wellness Walkers 541-753-9573, 541-753-0711 jambojim2@yahoo.com Volunteers available to help cancer patients and/or survivors and anyone who wants to get started on a walking program in Corvallis. Celiac Disease and Wheat/Gluten Intolerance Group 541-754-0546 Email: Southpaw105@comcast.net A place to share experiences and exchange recipes and resources. • Market of Choice, Conference Room, 922 N.W. Circle Blvd. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (last Wed., except third Wed. in Nov. and Dec.) Willamette Valley Ataxia Support Group 541-812-4162 • Samaritan Albany General Hospital, 1046 Sixth Ave. S.W., Albany Willamette Nutrition Source, LLC 541-207-7205 744 N.W. 4th St., Corvallis TSWaterhouse@gmail.com www.willamettenutritionsource.com Private practice devoted to best evidence-based practices for treatment of eating disorders.

Parenting

Moms Club of Albany 541-981-2694 www.momsofalbany.webs.com Email: Albanymomsclub@gmail.com 2012-13 OUR TOWN

FINDING HELP Offers support, play groups and other fun activities for at-home moms and dads in Corvallis, Albany and Lebanon. La Leche League 541-766-0055 www.llli.org Provides breastfeeding information and support for expectant and breastfeeding mothers by phone, email and group meetings. Dads and babies welcome. Corvallis - Philomath • First Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 S.W. West Hills Road 10 a.m. (first Wed.) Lebanon • Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, 525 N. Santiam Highway 6 p.m. (second Thurs.) Live and Learn With Your Baby LBCC Parenting Education Department 541-917-4899 www.linnbenton.edu/go/parenting-education Learn fun and easy ways to support your baby's development, discuss parenting issues with other parents and learn about parenting and community resources. Ten-week class offered in Albany, Corvallis and Lebanon. Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Southside Church of Christ, 196 Airport Road, Lebanon 541-619-2801 Helps moms meet needs, make connections and experience God's love through relationships and resources. Call for meeting details.

jfklamb@yahoo.com 9 to 11 a.m. (Tue.) • Hill Street Church of Christ, 1805 Hill St. SE 9:15 a.m. weigh-in, 10 a.m. meeting (Mon.) • Mennonite Village, 5353 Columbus St. SE 11:30 a.m. weigh-in, noon meeting (Tues.) • Salvation Army Building, 345 Columbus St. SE 8:30 a.m. weigh-in, 9:30 a.m. meeting (Thurs.) • Alterra Villas, 1560 Davidson St. S.E. 541-451-5723 tamiday56@msn.com Lebanon • Southside Church of Christ, 196 Airport Road 9 a.m. weigh-in, 9:45 a.m. meeting (Thurs.) • Lebanon Community Hospital, 521 N. Santiam Hwy. 5 p.m. weigh-in, 5:45 p.m. meeting (Tues.) • Lacomb Baptist Church, 34400 Meridian Road 8:30 a.m. weigh-in, 9:30 a.m. meeting (Thurs.) Philomath Sweet Home • United Methodist Church, 845 Sixth Ave. 9:30 a.m. weigh-in, 10 a.m. meeting (Wed.)

Senior Centers

enior centers can be a home away from home for older adults looking for new friendships, continuing educational opportunities or various clubs or fun activities to join. They also can be a lifeline to those who need a nutritious meal, help with transportation or special health services. Each of the following centers offers different programs. For details, call the information number listed.

Parents and Pals 541-466-3677 A support group for preschool parents. • Brownsville Recreation Center, 234 Park Ave., 10 a.m. (Tues.)

Albany Senior Center 489 Water Ave. N.W. 541-917-7760 www.cityofalbany.net/parks/seniorcenter/ Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.)

Victims

Brownsville Senior Center 255 N. Main St., above Brownsville City Hall 541-466-5935 Open 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Mon.-Thurs.)

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

Corvallis Parks and Recreation Chintimini Senior Center 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave. 541-766-6959 www.ci.corvallis.or.us/or/sc Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) Harrisburg Senior Center 354 Smith St. www.ci.harrisburg.or.us/ Lebanon Senior Center 80 Tangent St. 541-258-4919 www.ci.lebanon.or.us Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) Philomath Senior Citizens Association 541-929-6754 Potluck and bingo from noon to 3 p.m. on the first and third Fridays, except July. Scio Senior Center Scio City Hall, 38957 N.W. First Ave. 503-394-2511 Open 10 a.m. to noon, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. (Mon./Tues./Thurs./Fri.) Sweet Home Senior Center 880 18th Ave. 541-367-4775 Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.)

Activities Nintendo Wii Practice 541-766-6959 Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave. Come play active video games. A staff member will help you get started. Call to reserve your place. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. (Tues. and Thurs.) Scio Senior Citizens' Club 503-394-2211 (leave message) Meet other seniors in Scio for games, cards, fellowship and outings. 10:30 a.m. Scio Senior Center, 38957 N.W. First Ave. (second Fri.).

Weight Loss TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) www.tops.org Group support for attaining and maintaining weight-loss goals (an international nonprofit weight-loss organization). Albany • First Evangelical Church, 1332 First Ave. S.E. Tops OR No. 476 541-926-3477 2012-13 OUR TOWN

EDUCATION

Education Public Schools BENTON COUNTY Alsea School District 301 S. Third St. 541-487-4305 www.alsea.k12.or.us Superintendent/principal: Marc Thielman School year: Aug. 27 to June 13 (Winter break is Dec. 21-Jan. 6; spring break is Mar. 25-29.) District enrollment (2011-12): 130 Alsea School (K-12) 301 S. Third St., 541-487-4305

Corvallis School District 1555 S.W. 35th St. 541-757-5811 www.csd509j.net Superintendent: Erin Prince School year: Sept. 5 to June 12 (Winter break is Dec. 24 to Jan. 4; spring break is March 25-29) District enrollment (2011-12): 6,253 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Adams School 1615 S.W. 35th St., 541-757-5938 Principal: Patty Pearson Franklin School (K-8) 750 N.W. 18th St., 541-757-5747 Principal: Aaron Hale Garfield School 1205 N.W. Garfield Ave., 541-757-5941 Principal: Juan Baez Hoover School 3838 N.W. Walnut Blvd., 541-757-5958 Principal: Bryan Traylor Jefferson School 1825 N.W. 27th St., 541-757-5951 Principal: Denise Gorthy Lincoln School 110 S.E. Alexander Ave, 541-757-5955 Principal: Lisa Harlan Mountain View School 340 N.E. Granger Ave., 541-745-3435 Principal: Rosemary O'Neil Wilson School 2710 N.W. Satinwood St., 541-757-5987 Principal: Jeff Brew MIDDLE SCHOOLS Cheldelin Middle School 987 N.E. Conifer Blvd., 541-757-5971 Principal: Geoff Penrose Assistant Principal: Lisa Krause Linus Pauling Middle School 1111 N.W. Cleveland Ave., 541-757-5961 Principal: Eric Beasley

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Takena Elementary third grader Alexus Franklin, 9, shares her story with friend Lexi Chido, 9, during the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reading session in the hallway. Assistant Principal: Marcianne Koetje HIGH SCHOOLS Corvallis High School 1400 N.W. Buchanan Ave., 541-757-5871 Principal: Matt Boring Assistant principals: Eric Wright, Alicia Ward Crescent Valley High School 4444 N.W. Highland Drive, 541-757-5801 Principal: Cherie Stroud Assistant principals: Melissa Harder, Michael Beck OTHER Harding Center - College Hill High School 510 N.W. 31st St., 541-757-5791

Monroe School District 365 N. Fifth St. 541-847-6292 www.monroe.k12.or.us Superintendent: Randall Crowson School year: Sept. 5 to June 7 (Winter break is Dec. 17 through Jan. 2; spring break is March 2229.) District enrollment (2011-12): 460

Monroe Grade School (K-8) 600 Dragon Drive, 541-847-5139 Principal: Brenda Goracke Monroe High School 365 N. Fifth St., 541-857-5161 Principal: Bill Crowson

Philomath Schools 1620 Applegate St. 541-929-3169 www.philomath.k12.or.us Superintendent: Dan Forbess School year: Sept. 10 to June 20 (Winter break is Dec. 24-31; spring break is March 25-29.) District enrollment (2011-12): 1,606 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Clemens Primary School (Kindergarten, District office) 535 S. 19th St., 541-929-2082 Principal: Dan Forbess Philomath Elementary (1-5) 239 S. 16th St., 541-929-3253 Principal: Cynthia Golston Blodgett Elementary (K-4) 2012-13 OUR TOWN

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

LINN COUNTY Central Linn School District 331 Blakely Ave., Brownsville 541-369-2813 www.centrallinn.k12.or.us Superintendent: Brian Gardner School year: Sept. 4 to June 13. Runs on a Mon.Thur. academic week, so when a week contains a Mon. holiday, school is in session Tues.-Fri. The last day for students before winter break is Fri, Dec. 14, and they return Jan. 2. Spring break is Mar. 25-29. District enrollment (2011-2012): 682 Central Linn Elementary School 239 W. Second St., Halsey, 541-369-2851 Principal: Amanda Sevits Central Linn Middle/High School 32433 Highway 228, Halsey, 541-369-2811 Principal: Jon Zwemke

Greater Albany Public Schools 718 S.W. Seventh Ave. 541-967-4501 www.albany.k12.or.us Superintendent: Maria Delapoer School year: Sept. 4 to June 13. (Winter break is Dec. 24-Jan. 4; spring break is Mar. 25-29.) All schools will release students an hour early each Wed. for teacher planning, unless the week includes a holiday later in the week. District enrollment (2011-2012): 8,889. Class options include the Community Services Consortium, Linn-Benton Community College or Albany Options program. The director of special programs, Ryan Mattingly, can be reached at 541-967-4518. For information on Albany Options, call principal Mike Ingram at 541-967-4563. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Central Elementary School 336 Ninth Ave., 541-967-4561 Principal: Chris Equinoa 2012-13 OUR TOWN

Clover Ridge School 2593 Clover Ridge Road N.E., 541-967-4565 Principal: Elisa Stephens Fairmount Elementary School, temporarily closed 1005 Spring Hill Drive N.W., 541-704-1021 Fir Grove Primary, temporarily closed 5355 Scenic Drive N.W., 541-967-4570. Lafayette Elementary School 3122 Madison St. S.E., 541-967-4575 Principal: Heather Huzefka Liberty Elementary School 2345 Liberty St. S.W., 541-967-4578 Principal: Janell Ediger North Albany Elementary 815 Thornton Lake Drive N.W., 541-967-4588 Principal: Tracy Day Oak Elementary School 3610 Oak St. S.E., 541-967-4591 Principal: Kelly Bussard Oak Grove Intermediate 1500 Oak Grove Drive N.W., 541-967-4596 Principal: Rich Sipe Periwinkle Elementary School 2196 21st Ave. S.E., 541-967-4600 Principal: Robert Daugherty South Shore Elementary School 910 Bain St. S.E., 541-967-4604 Principal: MichaelAnn McIlvenny Sunrise Elementary School 730 19th Ave. S.E., 541-967-4608 Principal: Lori Greenfield Takena Elementary School 1210 12th St. S.W., 541-967-4613 Principal: Chris Equinoa Tangent Elementary School 32100 Old Oak Drive, Tangent, 541-967-4616 Principal: Kelley Guilliot Waverly Elementary School 425 Columbus St. S.E., 541-967-4617 Principal: Anne Griffith INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS (Grades 3-8) Timber Ridge School 541-704-1095 373 Brandis St. N.E. Principal: Jason Hoffert-Hay MIDDLE SCHOOLS Calapooia Middle School 830 24th St. S.E., 541-967-4555 Principal: Pat Weidmann Memorial Middle School 1050 Queen Ave. S.W., 541-967-4537 Principal: Ken Gilbert North Albany Middle School 1205 N. Albany Road, 541-967-4541 Principal: Jane Evans HIGH SCHOOLS Albany Options School 701 19th Ave. S.E., 541-967-4563 Principal: Mike Ingman South Albany High School 3705 Columbus St. S.E., 541-967-4522 Principal: Brent Belveal

West Albany High School 1130 Queen Ave. S.W., 541-967-4545 Principal: Susie Orsborn

Harrisburg School District 865 LaSalle St. 541-995-6680 www.harrisburg.k12.or.us Superintendent: Brian Wolf School year: Harrisburg went to a four-day academic week in 2011-12. Classes run Mon.-Thur. except for weeks with Mon. holidays, in which case classes operate on Fri. Classes resume Sept. 5 and the last day for students is June 13. Winter break is Dec. 24-Jan. 4 and spring break is Mar. 25-29. District enrollment, 2012-13 (projected): 881. Harrisburg Elementary 642 Smith St., 541-995-6544 Principal: Carol O'Conner Harrisburg Middle School 201 S. Sixth St., 541-995-6551 Principal: Darcie Stuller Harrisburg High School 400 S. Ninth St., 541-995-6680 Principal: Steve Atkinson

Jefferson School District 1328 N. Second St. 541-327-3337 (Ext. 240) www.jefferson.k12.or.us Superintendent: Kent Klewitz School year: Sept. 4 to June 7 (Winter break is Dec. 24-Jan. 4; spring break is Mar. 25-29.) District enrollment, 2012-13 (projected): approximately 900. Jefferson Elementary School 615 N. Second St., 541-327-3337 (Ext. 100) Principal: Michael Knudson Jefferson Middle School 1344 N. Second St., 541-327-3337 (Ext. 200) Principal: Scott Linenberger Jefferson High School 2200 Talbot Road, 541-327-3337 (Ext. 300) Principal: Cathy Emmert

Lebanon Community Schools 485 S. Fifth St. 541-451-8511 www.lebanon.k12.or.us Superintendent: Rob Hess. School year: Sept. 4-June 12. (Winter break is Dec. 24-Jan. 4; spring break is Mar. 25-29.) Different schools may have different earlyrelease days so that staff may work on instruction; contact schools for details.

EDUCATION District enrollment (projected): 4,280. Open enrollment takes place every year, with applications due June 1. During open enrollment, students may choose to attend any school in the district as long as there is room. Students within a school's attendance boundary get first priority. Transportation outside the student's neighborhood school is the parents' responsibility. Sand Ridge Charter School is part of the Lebanon district; however, it has a separate board of directors and its own admittance process. For information, call 541-258-2416. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Cascades School 2163 Seventh Ave., 541-451-8524 Principal: Susan Straight, who is retiring at the end of the calendar year, and Tami Volz. Green Acres School 700 10th St., 541-451-8534 Principal: Boon Setser Riverview School 1011 Mountain River Drive, 541-451-8451 Principal: Joe Vore K-8 SCHOOLS Hamilton Creek School 32135 Berlin Road, 541-451-8574 Principal: Dawn Baker Lacomb School 34110 E. Lacomb Road, 541-451-8565 Principal: Tim Geoghegan Pioneer School 500 N. Fifth St., 541-451-8487 Principal: Craig Nelson

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

Sweet Home School District 1920 Long St. 541-367-7126 www.sweethome.k12.or.us Superintendent: Don Schrader School year: Sept. 4 to June 13. Winter break is Dec. 24 through Jan. 4; spring break is March 25-29. District projected enrollment (2012-2013): 2,300. Sweet Home Charter School has a separate enrollment base and can be reached by calling 541-367-1833 or emailing sweethomecharter@gmail.com. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Foster School 5526 Poplar St., 541-367-7180

Principal: Glenna DeSouza Hawthorne School 3205 E. Long St., 541-367-7167 Principal: Terry Augstadt Holley School 40336 Crawfordsville Drive,541-367-7162 Principal: Elena Barton Oak Heights School 605 Elm St., 541-367-7165 Principal: Colleen Henry JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Sweet Home Junior High 880 22nd Ave., 541-367-7187 Principal: Hal Huschka HIGH SCHOOL Sweet Home High School 1641 Long St., 541-367-7142 Principal: Keith Winslow

Private Schools BENTON COUNTY Ashbrook Independent School 4045 S.W. Research Way, Corvallis 541-766-8313

MIDDLE SCHOOL Seven Oak Middle School 550 Cascade Drive, 541-451-8416 Principal: Jennifer Meckley HIGH SCHOOL Lebanon High School 1700 S. Fifth St., 541-451-8555 Principal: Brad Shreve

Scio School District 38875 N.W. First Ave. 503-394-3261 www.scio.k12.or.us Superintendent: Gary Tempel School year: Sept. 4 to June 13. (Winter break is Dec. 17-Jan. 2; spring break is Mar. 25-29.) District projected enrollment (2012-2013): 680. Enrollment through the online charter school is approximately 3,000. Students in grades K-8 can apply to attend Lourdes Charter School, 39059 Jordan Road, Scio, 503-394-3340. Oregon Connections Academy, an online charter school for grades K12, also is based in Scio and can be reached at 503-394-4315 or 1-800-382-6010. Centennial Elementary School 38875 N.W. First Ave., 503-394-3265

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EDUCATION www.ashbrookschool.org Principal: Cynthia Roelofs School year: Sept. 5 to June 13 (Winter break is Dec. 24-Jan. 4; spring break is Mar. 25-29.) Grades: Pre-K through 8 Enrollment (2011-12): 174 Corvallis Montessori School 2730 N.W. Greeley Ave. 541-753-2513 www.corvallismontessori.org Administrator: Adele Carey School year: Sept. 4 to June 14 (Winter break is Dec. 24-Jan. 4; spring break is Mar. 25-29.) Ages: 15 months to 12 years Enrollment (2011-12): 95 Corvallis Waldorf School 3855 N.E. Highway 20 541-758-4674 Email: enrollment@corvalliswaldorfschool.org www.corvalliswaldorfschool.org School administrator: Patricia Thom School year: Sept. 6 to June 13 (Winter break is Dec. 24-Jan. 4; spring break is Mar. 25-29.) Grades: Preschool through 8 Enrollment (2011-2012): 167 Philomath Montessori School 1123 Main St., P.O. Box 125 541-929-2672 www.philomathmontessori.org Administrator: Pauline Tanaka School year: Sep. 4 to June 13; winter break is Dec. 24-Jan 7; spring break is Mar. 25-April 8. Ages: 2Â˝ to 7. Enrollment (2011-12): 25 Santiam Christian Schools 7220 N.E. Arnold Ave., Adair Village 541-745-5524 www.santiamchristian.org Superintendent: Lance Villers Elementary school: 541-745-5655 Elementary principal: Peter Ness Junior high and high schools: 541-745-5524 Junior high principal: Steve Bittner

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High school principal: Wilbur Starr School year: High school, Sept. 4 to June 6; grades 1 through 8, Sept. 6 to May 31; preschool and kindergarten, Sept. 7 to may 11. (Christmas break is Dec. 24 through Jan. 4; spring break is March 23-31.) Grades: Pre-K to 12 Enrollment (2011-12): 665 Zion Lutheran School 2800 N.W. Tyler Ave., Corvallis 541-753-7503 Email: zionschool@proaxis.com www.zioncorvallis.com Principal: Jon Schultz School year: Sept. 5 to June 13 (Christmas break is Dec. 24-Jan 4; Easter break is March 25-29.) Grades: Preschool to 8 Enrollment (2011-12): 158

LINN COUNTY Albany Christian School 420 Third Ave. S.E. 541-928-1110 www.albanychristianschool.org Principal: Katie Miller Preschool director: Lisa Schoen School year: Sept. 4 to June 7 (major breaks follow Albany public schools). Grades: Preschool to 8. Enrollment (projected): 150 in grades K-8.

31630 Highway 34, Tangent 541-928-7820 www.cvcs.edu Principal: Julia Dewey School year: Classes resume Aug. 29 and end June 7. Breaks generally follow Albany Public Schools. Grades: K to 8; preschool/child care programs also available. Enrollment (projected): 50. Jefferson Christian School 15002 Jefferson Highway 99E S.E. 541-327-3161 www.jeffersonbaptistchurch.org Principal: Cliff Duke School year: Classes resume Sept. 4 and dismiss the last week in May. Major breaks generally follow Jefferson public schools. Grades: Preschool to 12 Enrollment (projected): high 70s Joan Craig Learning Center 537 S. Third St., Jefferson 541-327-1363 www.joancraigcenter.com Director: Joan Craig School year: Tutoring is available year-round. Formerly the Mid-Valley Learning Center, special help is available for students with dyslexia or language learning problems. Scotopic sensitivity screening tests, dyslexia tests and adult services are also available. Licensed for education therapy.

East Linn Christian Academy Elementary and secondary campuses are combined at the Victory campus, 36883 Victory Drive, Lebanon. Phone: 541-451-1076. Superintendent: Janelle Detweiler Principal: DeeDee Collins www.eastlinnchristian.com School year: School resumes Sept. 4. Breaks usually follow Lebanon public schools. Grades: preschool-12 Enrollment (projected): 253

St. Mary's School 815 Broadalbin St. S.W., Albany 541-928-7474 www.stmarysschoolalbany.com Principal: Christina Meadows School year: Sept. 4 to June 14. Major breaks follow Albany schools. Grades: K to 8. Enrollment (projected): 75

Central Valley Christian School

Standard Christian School 230 Pine S.E., Albany

EDUCATION 541-926-0654 School year: Usually follows Greater Albany Public Schools. Grades: K to 12.

Charter Schools BENTON COUNTY Kings Valley Charter School 38840 Kings Valley Highway, Philomath 541-929-2134 E-mail: mhazelton@kvschool.org www.kvschool.org School year: Sept. 6 to June 13 (Winter break is Dec. 24-31; spring break is Mar. 25-29) Grades: Preschool to 12 Enrollment: (2011-12): 185 11th-year charter school sponsored by the Philomath School District. Muddy Creek Charter School 30252 Bellfountain Road, Corvallis 541-752-0377 Email: info@muddycreekcharterschool.org www.muddycreekcharterschool.org School year: Sept. 5 to June 12 (Winter break is Dec. 24 to Jan. 4; spring break is Mar. 25-29) Grades: K to 5 Enrollment: (2011-12) 77 Fifth-year charter school sponsored by the Corvallis School District.

LINN COUNTY Lourdes School 39059 Jordan Road, Scio 503-394-3340 www.lourdes.k12.or.us Administrator: Linda Duman. School year: Sept. 10 through June 11. Major breaks follow Scio Public Schools. Grades: 1 to 8. Enrollment: 49, with a waiting list. Oregon Connections Academy 38761 N. Main St., Scio 503-394-4315 www.connectionsacademy.com Principal: Todd Miller School year: Sept. 4 through June 14. Breaks follow other public schools. Grades: K to 12 Enrollment (projected): approximately 3,000. Sand Ridge Charter School 100 Sand Ridge Court, Lebanon (kindergarten through third grade plus private, tuition-funded preschool). 541-451-2030 30581 Sodaville Mountain Home Road, Lebanon (fourth through 10th grades) 541-258-2416

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Children from Lafayette Elementary School in Albany cross 29th Avenue and make their way up Madison Street as they participate in International Walk and Bike to School.

Administrator: John Leon Email: srcssouthmain@yahoo.com http://www.pieschools.info/ School year: Classes start Sept. 6. Breaks generally follow Lebanon public schools. Grades: K to 10. Enrollment is determined by lottery; sign up for waiting list. A private, tuition-funded preschool is also available at the Sand Ridge Court campus. Enrollment (projected): approximately 360. Sweet Home Charter School 28721 Liberty Road, Sweet Home 541-367-1833 Principal: Scott Richards Email: sweethomecharter@gmail.com http://www.pieschools.info/ School year: Classes resume Sept. 4. Breaks generally follow Sweet Home public schools. Grades: K through 6; enrollment is limited to 18 students per classroom Enrollment (approximate): 220.

Home Schooling Home schooling in Oregon has two main requirements: Parents must notify their local Education Service District of their intent to home school within 10 days of withdrawing the student from school or moving to a new area. If the student has never been in school, parents must notify the ESD when the child turns 7. Home-schooled students must take a test at the end of 3rd, 5th, 8th and 10th grade, no later than Aug. 15. Linn Benton Lincoln ESD requests required test results from all students. Special testing rules exist for students with disabilities and students who wish to participate in inter-

scholastic activities. For more information about notification, testing, or home school in general, contact LBL at 541812-2687, homeschool@lblesd.k12.or.us, or www.lblesd.k12.or.us/homeschool/ As of January 2012, the number of home-school students registered with the LBL in kindergarten through 12th grade was as follows: Linn County 817, Benton County - 288, Lincoln County - 193. LBL is not able to provide curriculum, books or materials, however they do offer information and resources that may be useful to parents and students involved in home schooling. Contact the office or the LBL Home School website for information and resources including: • Basic home school information and frequently asked questions. • Home school forms - Notification, GED, testing, records requests • Home school resource information including, support groups, home school organizations, tutors, virtual learning options, enrichment opportunities and curriculum information. • Contact information for local schools and community colleges. • Home school testing information , including approved home school tests, a list of testers and testing resources, information about assessment for students with disabilities, a parent's guide to home school testing and how to become a home school tester. • Policy information, including Oregon home school law, ODE guidelines for students with disabilities, home school records, information for home-schooled GED students, and information on home school completion. Other resources available in this area for home2012-13 OUR TOWN

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

Linn-Benton Community College 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany, OR 97321 Phone: 541-917-4999 Website: www.linnbenton.edu President: Dr. Greg Hamann Linn-Benton Community College is a two-year public college that serves as an education and training center for Linn and Benton counties. The college offers a wide variety of general education courses, career and technical training, college transfer courses, seminars, workshops and customized training programs for students, residents and the business community. Special programs also are offered in adult basic education. Admission is open to anyone who is at least 18 years of age. The college's primary support comes from a state allocation, tuition and local property taxes. LBCC is the sixth largest of Oregon's 17 community colleges. When first established in 1967, 2,800 students met in classes held in rented rooms across Linn and Benton counties. Today, more than 25,000 students take one or more classes each year at the college. The Albany campus sits on 104 acres in south Albany, only 2012-13 OUR TOWN

11 miles east of Corvallis. LBCC has three centers located in Corvallis, Lebanon and Sweet Home that offer day and evening classes. LBCC's Family Connections offers personalized child care referrals, respite care information, parenting advice/family support and training/support for child care providers. Family Connections can be reached at 541-917-4899. LBCC's Business and Employer Services, part of the Business, Healthcare and Workforce Division, offers classes and other support to the counties' business and industrial community. For information, call 541-917-4923.

FAST FACTS • Enrollment: In 2011-12, 22,184 students took at least one class at LBCC. • Academic calendar: LBCC runs on a quarter system. Classes for 2012-13 will begin as follows: Summer term - June 25; Fall term - Sept. 24; Winter term - Jan. 7, 2013; Spring term - April 1, 2013. • Degree programs: LBCC offers two-year associate of applied science degrees in 29 fields of study, and associate of science degrees designed for transfer to Oregon State University in 32 majors. The college also offers an associate of arts Oregon transfer degree and an associate of general studies degree along with a number of two-year, one-year and short-term certificates in various career and technical fields. Adult high school diplomas are awarded as well. For detailed information on degree programs, visit the LBCC site at www.linnbenton.edu/go/majors. • Tuition: Oregon residents pay $96 per credit hour, out-of-state students pay $206 per credit hour, and international students pay $241 per credit hour.

LBCC-OSU DEGREE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM The LBCC/Oregon State University Degree Partnership Program makes it possible for students to complete a single application process, be admitted to and simultaneously enroll in courses at both institutions. The program is open to students in all transfer programs at LBCC and all undergraduate programs at OSU. Students can combine the credit hours enrolled at both institutions to meet full time enrollment status for financial aid purposes. The cost of services at the institution where the student is currently enrolled is included in the tuition and enrollment fees; in addition, students can purchase services at the partner institution to use that institution's health services, recreation facilities and student housing. For information about co-admission and co-enrollment, contact the LBCC admissions office at 541-917-4811 or OSU admissions office at 541-737-2626 or visit online at www.linnbenton.edu/go/degree-part-

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COMMUNITY CENTERS LBCC Albany Community Education 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany, OR 97321 Phone: 541-917-4840. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Mon.-Thur.), 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. (Fri.) Director: Joel White LBCC Benton Center 757 N.W. Polk Ave., Corvallis, OR 97330 Phone: 541-757-8944 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Mon.-Thur.) ; 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Fri.) Director: Jeffrey Davis LBCC Lebanon Center 44 Industrial Way, Lebanon, OR 97355 Phone: 541-259-5801 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Mon.-Thur.), 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Fri.) Director: Dawn McNannay LBCC Sweet Home Center 1661 Long St., Sweet Home, OR 97386 Phone: 541-367-6901 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Mon.-Thur.), 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Fri.) Director: Dawn McNannay

Oregon State University Main campus: Located in west and southwest Corvallis, between Western Boulevard and Monroe Avenue. 541-737-1000 (main switchboard) www.oregonstate.edu President: Edward Ray Oregon State University is the only institution in the state to earn the respected Carnegie Foundation's highest classification, reserved for universities with "very high research activity," a designation reflected in research funding of more than $261 million in fiscal year 2011. It is one of only two land, sea, space and sun grant universities; the other is the Ivy League's Cornell University. In addition to its approximate 400 acres on the main campus between Western Boulevard and Monroe Avenue in Corvallis - the heart of which is a National Historic District - the university also owns or leases an additional 11,250 acres of forestland throughout Oregon and operates the Hatfield Marine Sciences Center in Newport, OSU-Cascades in Bend, 15 Agricultural Experiment Stations and 35 county Extension offices. The four-year university offers 200 degree programs, from agricultural business management to zoology, including nationally recognized programs in engineering, environmental sciences, forestry, marine sciences and agricultural sciences. OSU offers undergraduate and graduate

EDUCATION certificates, baccalaureate degrees, master's degrees, doctoral degrees and first professional degrees. OSU is home to Oregon's only College of Veterinary Medicine and the state's oldest College of Pharmacy. OSU is also the only higher education institution in Oregon that offers ROTC commissioning programs in all three major branches of military service: Navy/Marines, Air Force and Army.

at http://oregonstate.edu/admissions /index.php.

Important Numbers

Fast Facts • Enrollment: Expected enrollment for the 2012-13 academic year is about 26,000 students. • Of fall 2011's students, 20,621 were undergraduates, 3,776 were graduate students and 580 were first professional students (veterinary medicine and pharmacy programs). Men made up 52.4 percent of the student population, while women made up 47.6 percent. Minority students, including African-American, Native American, Hispanic and Asian-American, made up 18.9 percent of the student body. • Academic Calendar: OSU operates on a fourterm academic year. Classes for 2012-13 begin as follows: fall term, Sept. 24; winter term, Jan. 7; spring term, April 1; and summer session, June 24. • Tuition: An undergraduate resident taking 15 credits each term would pay an estimated total of $8,091 in tuition and fees for fall through spring term for the 2012-13 academic year. An undergraduate non-resident taking 15 credits each term would pay an estimated total of $22,212 in tuition and fees for fall through spring term for the 2012-13 academic year. Oregon residents may qualify for the Bridge to Success Program. • Admissions: OSU's admission requirements promote student success by assessing student preparedness and academic potential in the unique context of each student's personal experience.Admission assessment will consider all achievements, both academic and non-academic, to enroll students with a broad range of characteristics and perspectives. Considerations include, but are not limited to: academic achievement, creativity, initiative, motivation, leadership, persistence, service to others, intellectual curiosity, exceptional personal or academic recognition, unusual talent or ability, substantial experience with other cultures, and ability to overcome significant challenges. The admissions process consists of a fair and comprehensive review of all applicants to determine potential success at OSU. It is crucial for applicants to carefully complete the application process by providing thorough information. • Scholarships are available university-wide and in specific degree programs. OSU accepts transfer students with or without an associate of arts, associate of science, or Oregon transfer (AAOT) degree.

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Students prepare a raised bed for planting garlic at Memorial Middle School. From left are Dakota Sanders, 13, Lauren Schuh, 12, teacher Mallory Marquet, Jasper Song, 12, and Fiona Duncan, 11.

Degree Programs OSU offers degree programs in 13 colleges and the University Honors College (one of a select few in the United States to offer the Honors Baccalaureate Degree), as well as the Graduate School. The colleges are Agricultural Sciences, Business, Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Education, Engineering, Forestry, Graduate School, Public Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts, Pharmacy, Science, University Honors College and Veterinary Medicine.

Athletics, other events The athletics program competes in Division I in the Pacific 12 Conference. The football team won the 2008 Sun Bowl, the men's basketball team won the 2009 College Basketball Invitational post-season tournament and the baseball team won both the 2006 and 2007 College World Series titles. The university offers hundreds of athletic, music, theater and other cultural events in Corvallis each year; many are free.

Admissions OSU Alumni Association Athletic Ticket Office The Daily Barometer OSU Bookstore Career Services Community and Diversity Dixon Recreation Center Educ. Opportunities Program Financial Aid and Scholarships Housing and Dining Services LaSells Stewart Center Memorial Union News/Communication Services OSU Extension -Benton Co. OSU Foundation Transit and Parking Services Public Safety/State Police Registrar's Office Withycombe Theater Box Office Valley Library

541-737-4411 541-737-2351 541-737-4455 541-737-3374 541-737-4323 541-737-4085 541-737-4381 541-737-3748 541-737-3628 541-737-2241 541-737-4771 541-737-2402 541-737-2416 541-737-4611 541-766-6750 541-737-4218 541-737-2583 541-737-3010 541-737-4331 541-737-2784 541-737-3331

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

Extended campus Each term, through OSU Extended Campus (Ecampus), thousands of individuals throughout Oregon, and around the world, take OSU courses. Distance learners include community college students, working and retired professionals and high school students. Contact Extended Campus at 541-737-2676 for more information about degree programs and course offerings or check them out online at http://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/ In the fall and spring, the university hosts open house events to showcase its programs. To learn more about these events, call the admissions office or check online 2012-13 OUR TOWN

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Our Government Voter Registration

oter registration has never been easier. Online registration now is available via the Secretary of State's website at https://secure.sos.state.or .us/eim/vr/register.do?langeng. Forms are available at local libraries in the Benton and Linn county courthouses or can be downloaded onto your computer from the Benton County Elections website at http://www.co.benton.or.us/elections/. To be eligible to vote, a local citizen must be a resident of Oregon, a U.S. citizen and 18 years old by Election Day. The deadline to register to vote is the 21st day before each election. Registered voters must notify the county elections office in writing if: • Their residence or mailing address changes; • Their name changes; • They wish to change political party affiliation; • They want their ballot sent to an address other than where they reside. In November 1998, Oregon voters were the first in the nation to approve a measure to have all elections conducted via vote-by-mail ballots. If special districts need to elect officers or pass budgets, they can file for an election Sept. 18. The Presidential General Election will be held Nov. 6, 2012. Voters are scheduled to receive their ballots on Saturday, Oct. 20. If one doesn't arrive, contact the elections office. Contact information is listed below. The last day a ballot can be mailed is Nov. 1 or at an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Ballots that have been mailed but do not arrive at the elections office by the deadline are not counted. The elections office establishes drop sites at various locations where voters may leave their marked ballots. The sites are publicized and usually are listed in the County Voters' Pamphlets. Follow links here to download the pamphlet: www.bentoncounty.or.us/admin/elections. A list follows of locations for the ballot drop-off sites in Benton and Linn counties. All locations are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Election Day. If you have elections questions in Benton County, call the Elections Office at 541-766-6756, 541-7666080 (TTY/TDD) or send an e-mail to bcelections@co.benton.or.us. Answers to the most frequently asked questions about elections are available online at www.co.benton.or.us/admin /elections/index.php. In Linn County, call the Elections Office in the Linn County Courthouse at

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Martin Harding, bridge operations supervisor for Linn County, explains the repairs needed for the Fayetteville Bridge west of Shedd. 541-967-3831 or go online to www.co.linn.or.us/. (Entries with an asterisk (*) indicates official was up for election during 2012.)

Drop Boxes Benton County

ALSEA • John Boy's Alsea Mercantile 186 Main St. CORVALLIS • Benton County Elections Office Benton County Courthouse (Room 13) 120 N.W. Fourth St., Corvallis (Enter through Fourth Street entrance only) A 24-hour ballot drop box is available at 180 N.W. Fifth St., across the street from the back door of the Benton County Courthouse. • City Limits Market 5800 N.W. Highway 99W, North Corvallis Senior Citizens Center of Corvallis 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave. • Corvallis-Benton County Public Library 645 N.W. Monroe Ave. • Lincoln Health Center 121 S.E. Viewmont Ave. 24-hour drop box • Oregon State University Valley Library Jefferson Avenue and Waldo Way, OSU campus LBCC Benton Center (when college is in session)

757 N.W. Polk Ave. • Wells Fargo Bank Timberhill Shopping Center 2543 N.W. Kings Blvd. (Next to Pizza Hut) 24-hour drive-through ballot drop site MONROE • Monroe City Hall 664 Commercial St. NORTH ALBANY • Ray's Food Place 621 Hickory Ave. N.W. North Albany Shopping Center 24-hour drop box PHILOMATH • Philomath Public Library 1050 Applegate St.

LINN COUNTY ALBANY • Albany Public Library 2450 14th St. S.E. • Linn-Benton Community College Library 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W. 24-hour drop-off ballot box • Linn County Courthouse 300 Fourth Ave. S.W. 24-hour drop-off ballot box at Fifth Avenue entrance

OUR GOVERNMENT BROWNSVILLE • Brownsville City Hall 255 N. Main St. HARRISBURG • Harrisburg City Hall 120 Smith St. LEBANON • Lebanon Public Library 55 Academy St. • Linn County Sheriff Lebanon Substation 2590 S. Main St. MILL CITY • City Hall 252 S.W. Cedar St. SCIO • Scio City Hall 38957 N.W. First Ave. SWEET HOME • Sweet Home Police Department 1950 Main St. 24-hour ballot drop-off box

City Governments Many mayoral and city council positions listed below will change after Election Day on Nov. 2. Those names marked with an asterisk represent officials who, if not re-elected, will be replaced by new candidates effective Jan. 1, 2012.

BENTON COUNTY Adair Village Adair Village City Hall 6030 N.E. William R. Carr Ave. 541-745-5507 E-mail: brittany.kennedy@adairvillage.org www.adairvillage.org Total number of full-time employees: 3 Total budget for 2012-13: $1.6 million Mayor • Bill Currier, 541-745-2068, bill.currier@adairvillage.org City Council The council meets at 6 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month. Council Members • Steve Bittner, 541-745-4445, stevebittner@adairvillage.org • Charline King, 541-745-5274, crking@exchangenet.net • Jeff Kubler, 541-745-0210, councilorjeff@comcast.net • Ron Mercer, 541-745-2350, ron.mercer@adairvillage.net Commissions, Committees and Boards The Planning Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month and the Budget Committee meets as needed. City Staff • City Administrator: Drew Foster • Assistant City Administrator: Pat Hare • Public Works Supervisor: Tom Shaddon

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Rhys Sykes, 2, of Corvallis grabs at bubbles during a neighborhood party for National Night Out.

Corvallis Corvallis City Hall 501 S.W. Madison Ave. 541-766-6900 www.ci.corvallis.or.us Total number of full-time employees: 426 Budget for 2012-2013: $106.2 million Mayor • Julie Manning, 541-766-6901 (office) E-mail: mayor@council.ci.corvallis.or.us City Council The council meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month in the upstairs meeting room of the downtown fire station, 400 N.W. Harrison Blvd. Public hearings are held at 7:30 p.m. Citizens can write to any councilor at: P.O. Box 1083, Corvallis, OR 97339 or fax them at 541766-6780. E-mail contacts by ward and the city message numbers with the 766 prefix can be used to contact the current councilor. Councilors serve two-year terms. Council Members • Ward 1: Mark O'Brien, 541-766-6491 (message), 541-753-6313 (home); ward1@council.ci.corvallis.or.us • Ward 2: Roen Hogg, 541-766-6492 (message), ward2@council.ci.corvallis.or.us • Ward 3: Richard Hervey, 541-766-6985 (mes-

sage), 541-250-1070 (home), ward3@council.ci.corvallis.or.us • Ward 4: Dan Brown, 541-766-6494 (message), 541-754-8420 (home), ward4@council.ci.corvallis.or.us • Ward 5: Mike Beilstein, 541-766-6495 (message), 541-754-1858 (home); ward5@council.ci.corvallis.or.us • Ward 6: Joel Hirsch, 541-766-6496 (message), 917-843-2633 (home), ward6@council.ci.corvallis.or.us • Ward 7: Jeanne Raymond, 541-766-6497 (mes-

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OUR GOVERNMENT sage), 541-758-7264 (home), ward7@council.ci.corvallis.or.us • Ward 8: Biff Truber, 541-766-6498 (message), 541-753-6735, ward8@council.ci.corvallis.or.us • Ward 9: Hal Brauner, 541-766-6499 (message), 541-753-0023 (home), ward9@council.ci.corvallis.or.us Council Appointments Administrative Services Committee: Meets at 3:30 p.m. on the Wednesdays following a council meeting. Human Services Committee: Meets at noon on the Tuesdays following a council meeting. Urban Services Committee: Meets at 5 p.m. on the Thursdays after a council meeting. Commissions, Committees and Boards Two key commissions in Corvallis city government are the Planning Commission and the Budget Commission. The Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month in the upstairs meeting room of the downtown fire station, 400 N.W. Harrison Blvd., to review development requests. The Budget Commission meets as needed to deliberate over the city's annual budget. Others include: • Airport Commission: Meets at 7 a.m. the first Tuesday of the month. • Arts and Culture Commission: Meets at 5:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month. • Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission: Meets at 7 a.m. the first Friday of the month. • Board of Appeals: No set meeting time. • Budget Commission: No set meeting time. • Capital Improvement Program Commission: No set meeting time. • Citizen Advisory Commission on Civic Beautification and Urban Forestry: Meets at 8:30 a.m. the second Thursday of the month. • Citizen Advisory Commission on Transit: Meets at 8:20 a.m. the second Wednesday of the month. • Commission for Martin Luther King Jr.: Meets at 4:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month. • Committee for Citizen Involvement: Meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of the month. • Community Police Review Board: 3 p.m. first Wednesday of the month. • Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Board: Meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month in the library board room. • Downtown Commission: Meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month. • Downtown Commission Parking Committee: Meets at 4 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. • Economic Development Commission: 3 p.m. second Monday of the month. • Historic Resources Commission: Meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. • Housing and Community Development Commission: Meets at noon the third Wednesday of the month. • Land Development Hearings Board: On call. OSU Collaboration Project Steering Committee: No set meeting time. • Parks, Natural Areas and Recreation Board: 2012-13 OUR TOWN

Meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month. • Planning Commission: Meets at 7 p.m. first and third Wednesdays of the month. • Public Art Selection Commission: No set meeting time, meets quarterly. • Watershed Management Advisory Commission: Meets at 5:30 the third Tuesday of the month. City Management/Staff • City Manager: Jim Patterson, 541-766-6901, jim.pattersont@ci.corvallis.or.us • Assistant City Manager: Ellen Volmert, 541-7666901, ellen.volmert@ci.corvallis.or.ur • Assistant to the City Manager/City Recorder: Kathy Louie, 541-766-6901, kathy.louie@ci .corvallis.or.us • City Attorneys: Scott Fewel and Jim Brewer, 541-766-6906 City Departments (A list of department websites is available at www.ci.corvallis.or.us/) • Community Development: Ken Gibb, director; 541-766-6981, ken.gibb@ci.corvallis.or.us • Fire Department: Roy Emery, fire chief; 541-7666961, roy.emery@ci.corvallis.or.us • Finance: Nancy Brewer, director; 541-766-6990, nancy.brewer@ci.corvallis.or.us • Library: Carolyn Rawles-Heiser, director; 541766-6910, carolyn.rawlesheiser@ci.corvallis.or.us • Parks and Recreation: Karen Emery, director; 541-766-6918, karen.emery@ci.corvallis.or.us • Human Resources: Linda Weaver, director; 541766-6902, linda.weaver@ci.corvallis.or.us • Police Department: Gary Boldizsar, police chief; 541-766-6791, gary.boldizsar@ci.corvallis.or.us • Public Works: Mary Steckel, director; 541-7661753, mary.steckel@ci.corvallis.or.us Corvallis Municipal Court Central Park Municipal Building 560 S.W. Madison Ave. 541-766-6948 Judge: Mark D. Donahue

Monroe Monroe City Hall 664 Commercial St. 541-847-5175 E-mail: cmonroe@monroetel.com Total number of full-time employees: 2 Total budget for 2012-13: $1.9 million Mayor • Frank Thayer, 541-868-4105 (cell), JCcop828@aol.com City Council The council meets the fourth Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in City Hall and as needed. Council Members • David Ballard, 541-847-4299, dballard@99webstreet.com • Carol McGlasson, 541-510-3467, clbmcg1@yahoo.com • Phyllis Derr, 541-847-5236, pjderr70@99webstreet.com • Harry Myers, 541-847-5847, harry_myers@hot-

mail.com • Paul Canter, 541-847-9898, Paul.Canter@kniferiver.com • Brandy Rainey, 541-847-4505, brainey23@gmail.com Commissions, Committees and Boards The Planning Commission meets the first Monday of every month. The Budget Committee meets as needed. City Staff • Planner: Jim Minard • City Recorder: Barb Johnston • Assistant Recorder, Court Clerk: Verna Terry • Public Works: CH2M Hill, a private contractor

Philomath Philomath City Hall 980 Applegate St. 541-929-6148 www.ci.philomath.or.us Total number of full-time employees: 24 Total budget for 2012-13: $8.4 million Mayor • Ken Schaudt: 541-929-6148, schaudtk@ci.philomath.or.us City Council The council meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month in the council chambers in City Hall. Councilors serve two-year terms. Council Members • Angie Baca: 541-929-5255, bacaa@ci.philomath.or.us • Matthew Bierek: 541-929-5361, bierekm@ci.philomath.or.us • David Buddingh.: 541-9297762,buddinghd@ci.philomath.or.us • Charla Koeppe: 541-929-2906, koeppec@ci.philomath.or.us • Rocky Sloan: (president) 541-929-6148, sloanr@ci.philomath.or.us • Joshua Kvidt: kvidtj@ci.philomath.or.us Commissions, Committees and Boards • Budget Committee: Meets minimum of three times per year beginning in April. • Ordinance Committee: Meets as needed in City Hall Council Chambers.

OUR GOVERNMENT • Planning Commission: Meets at 7 p.m. on third Monday of the month, as needed, in City Hall Council Chambers. • Police Committee: Meets as needed at the Police Station, 1010 Applegate St. • Public Works Committee: Meets at 5:30 p.m. on first Thursday of the month at the Public Works Office, 1515 Willow Lane. City Staff • City Manager: Randy Kugler, 541-929-6148 • City Recorder: Ruth Post, 541-929-6148 • City Finance Director: Joan Swanson, 541-9293001 • Police Chief: Ken Elwer, 541-929-6911 • Public Works Director: Kevin Fear, 541-929-3579

LINN COUNTY Albany Albany City Hall 333 Broadalbin St. S.W. 541-917-7500 www.cityofalbany.net Total number of full-time employees: Approximately 382 Total budget for 2012-13: $113.6 million Mayor • Sharon Konopa*, 541-926-6812; sharon.konopa@juno.com City Council The council meets at 7:15 p.m. on the second and fourth Wed. of the month and 4 to 6 p.m. on Mon. of weeks when regular council meetings are scheduled, at City Hall. Council Members • Ward I-a: Dick Olsen, 541-926-7348 (home); rsolsen@proaxis.com • Ward I-b: Floyd Collins*, 541-928-2961 (home); pfcollins@comcast.net • Ward II-a: Ray Kopczynski, 541-812-8646 (home); ray.kopczynski@cityofalbany.net • Ward II-b: Bill Coburn*, 541-928-0649 (home); billc@e-c-co.com • Ward III-a: Bessie Johnson, 541-791-2494 (home); bessie.johnson@cityofalbany.net • Ward III-b: Jeff Christman*, 541-926-0528 (home); jeff.christman@cityofalbany.net Commissions, Committees and Boards • Airport Advisory Commission: Meets at 3:30 p.m. the second Thur. of the month at City Hall. • Arts Commission: Meets at 5 p.m. the second Tue. of the month at City Hall. • Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission: Meets at noon the second Tue. of the month at City Hall. • Human Relations Commission: Meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Tue. of the month at City Hall. • Landmarks Advisory Commission: Meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Wed. of the month at City Hall. • Library Board: Meets at 5 p.m. the fourth Tue. of the month at the Main Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E. • Parks and Recreation Commission: Meets at 6 p.m. the first Wed. of the month at City Hall. • Planning Commission: Meets at 5:15 p.m. on

Mon. (as needed) at City Hall. • Public Safety Commission: Meets 7 p.m. the first Wed. of the month at various locations. • Senior Center Endowment Committee: Meets 1:30 p.m. the second Tue. of the month at the Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. N.W. • Traffic Safety Commission: Meets at 10 a.m. the first Mon. of even numbered months at City Hall. • Tree Commission: Meets at 3 p.m. the third Thur. of the month at City Hall. City Staff • City Manager: Wes Hare, 541-917-7505 • Finance Director, Stewart Taylor, 541-917-7521 Public Works Director: Mark Shepard, 541-9177634 Police Chief: Ed Boyd, 541-917-7680 Fire Chief: John Bradner, 541-917-7701 Community Development Director: vacant position (city manager filling in) Library Director: Ed Gallagher, 541-917-7589 Parks & Recreation Director: Ed Hodney, 541917-7769 Public Information Officer: Marilyn Smith, 541917-7507

Brownsville Brownsville City Hall 255 N. Main St. 541-466-5666 Email: admin@ci.brownsville.or.us www.ci.brownsville.or.us Total number of full-time employees: 6 Total budget for 2012-13: $4.1 million Mayor Don Ware, 541-466-5311 City Council The council meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Tue. of each month. To be placed on the agenda or to speak to a council member, call 541-466-5666. Council Members Mandy Cole Robert Boyanovsky Nan Van Sandt* Lynda Chambers* Carla Gerber* Gary Shepherd Commissions, Committees and Boards The Planning Commission meets the second and fourth Mon. of the month as needed at 7 p.m. at City Hall. The Parks & Open Space Advisory Board meets on the first Wed. of the month at 7 p.m. at City Hall. The Library Advisory Board meets on the second Thur. of the month at 4 p.m. in the Kirk Room at the Library, 168 Spalding Ave.. The Emergency Preparedness Committee meets on the third Wed. of the month at 7 p.m. at the Fire Station, 600 E. Blakely Ave. City Staff City Administrator: Scott McDowell, 541-466-5666 Public Works Superintendent: Karl Frink, 541-4663381

Court Administrator: Jan Henry, 541-466-5666 Utility Clerk: Jannea Deaver, 541-466-5666 City Planner: Bill Sattler, 541-466-5666

Halsey Halsey City Hall 773 W. First St., P.O. Box 10 541-369-2522 judy@cityofhalsey.com Total number of full-time employees: 3.5 Total budget for 2012-13: $1.8 million Mayor Marjean Kline*, 541-369-2522 (will not be seeking reelection in November) City Council The council meets at 7 p.m. the second Tue. of each month. To speak to a council member, call 541-369-2522. Council Members Eric Harless Joan Mercier Wade Doerfler* Eldon Albertson Lee Johnson* Kathy Parker* City Staff City Administrator: Judy Cleeton Municipal Utility Clerk: Martha Chamberlain Utility Plant Worker: Andy Ridinger Utility Plant Worker: Jerry Werner

Harrisburg Harrisburg City Hall 120 Smith St. 541-995-6655 meldridge@ci.harrisburg.or.us www.ci.harrisburg.or.us Total number of full-time employees: 14 Total budget for 2012-13: $1.6 million general fund Mayor Robert Duncan*, 541-995-6655 City Council The council meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Wed. of the month - except for the months of July, Nov. and Dec., when there is one meeting at City Hall. To contact councilors, call City Hall at 995-6655. Council Members Kim Downey Roger Raven Robert Boese* Matt Riopelle* Don Shipley One open council position as of July* Youth Adviser (high school student) Phoenix Null Commissions, Committees and Boards The Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. the third Tue. of each month at City Hall. Commission Members Kurt Kayner Todd Culver, chairman Sarah Puls 2012-13 OUR TOWN

OUR GOVERNMENT Roger Bristol David Smid Jr. Anita McClure Kent Wullenwaber Youth Advisor (high school student) Garrett Ross City Staff City Administrator/Planner: Bruce Cleeton, bcleeton@ci.harrisburg.or.us Community Development Superintendent: Tim Bunnell, tbunnell@ci.harrisburg.or.us City Recorder: Michele Eldridge, meldridge@ci.harrisburg.or.us Finance Officer: Tim Gaines, tgaines@ci.harrisburg.or.us Utility Billing Clerk: Patsy Githens, pgithens@ci.harrisburg.or.us Utility Billing Clerk II: Lori Ross, lross@ci.harrisburg.or.us Librarian: Cheryl Spangler, cspangler@ci.harrisburg.or.us H.A.R.T. (family resource center) Director: Peggy Purkerson, 541-995-7700, ppurkerson@ci.harrisburg.or.us

Jefferson Jefferson City Hall 163 N. Main St., PO Box 83 (The city is building a new City Hall, so the physical address likely will change before summer 2013) 541-327-2768 jeffersonrecorder@peak.org Total number of full-time employees: 6 Total budget for 2012-13: $7.9 million Mayor Michael Myers*, 541-327-2768 City Council The council meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Thur. for a work session and at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Thur. of the month at the Conser House, 128 N. Main St. Council Members Dave Beyerl Clare Troutman Helen Tate* Tim Groome* Ben Pickett Bob Ovendale* Commissions, Committees and Boards The Planning Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Thur. of the month at the Conser House, 128 N. Main. City Staff City Planner: Gregg Gorthy, 541-327-2768 Fire Chief: Jon Zeilman, 541-327-2822 Police: Marion County Sheriff's Office, 503-5885032 Public Works Director: Steve Human, 541-3271135 City Recorder: Sarah Cook, 541-327-2768

Lebanon Lebanon City Hall 925 Main St. 2012-13 OUR TOWN

541-258-4900 Email: jhitt@ci.lebanon.or.us www.ci.lebanon.or.us Total number of full-time employees: about 103 FTE Total budget for 2012-13: $54.5 million Mayor Ken Toomb*, 541-258-4900 City Council The council meets at 7 p.m. the second Wed. of each month and the fourth Wed. as needed at the Santiam Travel Station, 750 Third St. To speak to a council member, call 541-258-7825. Council Members Bob Elliott, Council President (Ward 3) Ron Miller* (Ward 3) Wayne Rieskamp (Ward 1) Ray Weldon* (Ward 1) Margaret Campbell* (Ward 2) Floyd Fisher (Ward 2) Commissions, Committees and Boards Planning Commission: Meets at 7 p.m. the third Wed. of the month as needed at the Santiam Travel Station. Senior and Disabled Services Advisory Board: Meets at 10 a.m. the third Wed. of the month at the Senior Center, 80 Tangent Street. Library Advisory Board: Meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Wed. of the month in the community room at the library, 55 Academy Street. City staff City Manager: John Hitt, 258-4202 H.R. Manager/Assistant City Manager: Ginger Allen, 258-4263 City Attorney: Tre Kennedy, 258-3194 Finance Director: Dean Baugh, 258-4212 Library Services Manager: Carol Dinges, 2584232 Planner: Walt Wendolowski, 258-4252 Police Chief: Ben Silverman, 258-4307 Senior Services Manager: Kindra Oliver, 258-4222 Utilities/Engineering Services Manager: Dan Grassick, 258-4270

Lyons Lyons City Hall 449 Fifth St. 503-859-2167 Email: mmitchell@wavecable.com, mcnerney@wavecable.com Total number of full-time employees: 3 Total budget for 2012-13: $839,000 Mayor Doug Morgan*, 503-859-2167 Mayor Pro Tem: Lon Conner* City Council The council meets at 6 p.m. the fourth Tue. of the month at City Hall. The Planning Commission meets at 6 p.m. the second Tue. of the month, as needed, at City Hall. Council Members Mike Lucas Troy Donohue

Dan Burroughs* City Staff City Manager: Mary Mitchell Asst. City Manager: Audrey McNerney Librarian: Brenda Harris

Millersburg Millersburg City Hall 4222 N.E. Old Salem Road, Albany 541-928-4523 bcastillo@cityofmillersburg.org Total number of full-time employees: 4 Total budget for 2012-13: $8 million Mayor Clayton Wood*, 541-926-0000 City Council The council meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Tue. of the month at City Hall. Council Members Jason Yutzie Scott Cowan Darrin Lane* Lisa Metz-Dittmer* City Staff City Administrator: Barbara Castillo

Scio Scio City Hall 38957 N.W. First Ave. 503-394-3342 Email: scio@smt-net.com ci.scio.or.us Total number of full-time employees: 6 Total budget for 2012-13: $2.5 million Mayor Dean Ferguson* City Council The council meets at 7 p.m. the second Mon. of the month at City Hall, and the fourth Mon. if needed. Council Members Carolyn Nunn* Earl Wilson, council president John Nuber George Van Agtmael Terise McDaniel* Thomas McDaniel* Commissions, Committees and Boards The Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. the third Wed. of the month at City Hall. City Staff City Manager/Recorder: Ginger Griffith Administrative assistant: Cathy Martin Public Works Director: Robert Waller Assistant Public Works Employee: Jay Thomas Librarian: LaVonne Murray

Sodaville Sodaville City Hall Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon.-Thur. 30723 Sodaville Road 541-258-8882

OUR GOVERNMENT Total number of full-time employees: 1.2 FTEs Total budget for 2012-13: About $225,000 Mayor Nick Heineck* City Council The council meets at 7 p.m. the third Thur. of the month at City Hall. Council Members Janey Wilson* Roger Perry Karl Frink* Bill Cunningham City Staff City Administrator: Judy Smith Public Works Director: Stanley Smith

Sweet Home Sweet Home City Hall 1140 12th Ave. 541-367-8969 Email: cmartin@ci.sweet-home.or.us www.ci.sweet-home.or.us Total number of full-time employees: 59 Total budget for 2012-13: $22 million Mayor Craig Fentiman, 541-367-8969 City Council The council meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tue. of the month in Council Chambers behind City Hall. Council Members Ron Rodgers* Jim Gourley* Scott McKee Jr. Greg Mahler Marybeth Angulo* Michael Hall* Commissions, Committees and Boards The Planning Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Mon. of each month at the City Hall annex. The Tree Commission meets at 9 a.m. the third Wed. of each month at City Hall. Library Board meets at 4 p.m. the second Thur. each month at the Library, 1101 13th Ave. Parks Board meets at 4 p.m. the third Wed. of quarter at City Hall Traffic Safety Committee meets at 7 p.m. the third Tue. every other month at the City Hall annex. Budget Committee meets several times in April and May each year. City Staff City Manager: Craig Martin, 541-367-8969 Finance Director: Patricia Gray, 541-367-5128 Public Works Director: Michael Adams, 541-3676243 Community Development Director: Carol Lewis, 541-367-8113 Library Director: Rose Peda, 541-367-5007 Police Chief: Bob Burford, 541-367-5181

Tangent Tangent City Offices Bass Estate 32166 Old Oak Drive 541-928-1020 Email: georgia@cityoftangent.org or bev@cityoftangent.org Total number of full-time employees: 2 Total budget for 2012-13: $2.25 million Mayor Seaton McLennan* City Council The council meets at 7 p.m. the second Mon. of each month at the Bass Estate. Council Members Brad Tedrow James Wagner Colynn Elder* Open position* City Staff City Coordinator: Georgia Edwards Finance and Budget Director: Bev Manfredo

Waterloo Waterloo City Hall 31140 First St. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1066 Lebanon, OR 97355 541-451-2245 Email: cityofwaterloo@centurytel.net Total number of full-time employees: .5 FTE Total budget for 2012-13: $51,000 Mayor Jim Cripe*, 541-451-2245 City Council The council meets at 7 p.m. the second Mon. of each month at City Hall. Council Members Alan Edwards*, president Dennis Scott Harrison A. Shearer* Greg Maas Dustin Scott Open position* City Staff City Recorder/Treasurer: Catherine Nelson

County Governments Benton County Benton Plaza 205 N.W. Fifth St., Corvallis, Suite 111 541-766-6800 www.co.benton.or.us Total number of full-time employees: 328 Budget for 2011-2013 (done biennially): $183 million

Board of Commissioners Meetings are held once a week, on Tue. Meetings are held at 205 N.W. Fifth St. in downtown Corvallis, unless otherwise noted. Members • Linda Modrell (Democrat), 541-766-6800 (office), 541-929-3904 (home); linda.l.modrell@co.benton.or.us • Jay Dixon (Democrat), 541-766-6800 (office), 541-753-8347 (home); jay.dixon@co.benton.or.us • Annabelle Jaramillo (Democrat), 541-766-6800 (office), 541-929-6108 (home); annabelle.e.jaramillo@co.benton.or.us County Staff Board of Commissioners office: 541-766-6800 Community Development Director: Greg Verret, 541-766-6819, greg.j.verret@co.benton.or.us • Budget Manager: Pat Cochran, 541-766-6257; pat.j.cochran@co.benton.or.us • Natural Areas and Parks Director: Jeff Powers, 541-766-6871, jeff.powers@co.benton.or.us • Public Works Director: Roger Irvin, 541-7666821, roger.m.irvin@co.benton.or.us • Assessor: Tami Woodward, 541-766-6855, doug.g.hillpot@co.benton.or.us • District Attorney: John Haroldson, 541-766-6815, john.m.haroldson@co.benton.or.us • Records and Elections Manager: James Morales, 541-766-6831, james.v.morales@co.benton.or.us • Elections Supervisor: Jill Van Buren, 541-7666756, jill.vanburen@co.benton.or.us • Fairgrounds Manager: Lonny Wunder, 541-7666090, lonny.wunder@co.benton.or.us • Finance Division Manager: Mary Otley, 541-7666767, mary.k.otley@co.benton.or.us • Health Director: Mitch Anderson, 541-766-6805, mitchell.c.anderson@co.benton.or.us • Human Resources Manager: Tracy Martineau, 541-766-6081, tracy.martineau@co.benton.or.us • Juvenile Department Administrative Supervisor: Barbara Schatz, 541-766-6810, Barbara.schatz@co.benton.or.us • Sheriff: Diana Simpson, 541-766-6858, diana.simpson@co.benton.or.us • County Counsel: Vance Croney, 541-766-6890, vance.m.croney@co.benton.or.us • Benton County-OSU Extension Service chair: Rick Fletcher, 541-766-6750, rick.fletcher @oregonstate.edu • Commission on Children and Families Director: Angie Stambuk, 541-766-6751, angie.stambuk@co.benton.or.us • Tax Collection: 541-766-6808 Commissions and Committees The Benton County Planning Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Tue. of each month in the basement meeting room of Benton Plaza, 360 SW Avery Ave., in downtown Corvallis. The Benton County Budget Committee meets as needed to oversee scheduling and preparation of biennial or annual budget processes. For information on other volunteer advisory boards or committees contact Belinda Walker, 541-7666890. 2012-13 OUR TOWN

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Linn County Linn County Courthouse 300 Fourth Ave. S.W., Albany 541-967-3825 www.co.linn.or.us Total number of employees: 603 FTE Budget for 2012-13: $117.6 million Board of Commissioners The board meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday in Room 200 of the Courthouse, except for the third Wednesday of the month, when the meeting begins at 9 a.m. Members • Roger Nyquist* (Republican), 541-967-3825; RNyquist@co.linn.or.us • John Lindsey (Republican), 541-967-3825; JLindsey@co.linn.or.us • Will Tucker* (Republican), 541-967-3825; WTucker @co.linn.or.us County Staff • Administrative Officer: Ralph Wyatt, 541-9673825; rwyatt@co.linn.or.us • Assessor: Mark Noakes*, 541-967-3808; mnoakes@co.linn.or.us (retiring; David Schwartzlender takes over Jan. 2013) • Clerk: Steve Druckenmiller, 541-967-3831; sdruckenmiller@co.linn.or.us • District Attorney: Jason Carlile*, 541-967-3836; jcarlile@co.linn.or.us (not seeking reelection; Doug Marteeny takes over Jan. 2013.) • Health Administrator: Frank Moore, 541-9673888; fmoore@co.linn.or.us • Juvenile Director: Torri Lynn, 541-967-3853; tlynn@co.linn.or.us • Parks and Recreation Director: Brian Carroll, 541-967-3917; bcarroll@co.linn.or.us • Roadmaster: Darrin Lane, 541-967-3919; dlane@co.linn.or.us • Surveyor: Chuck Gibbs, 541-967-3857; cgibbs@co.linn.or.us • Treasurer: Michelle Hawkins, 541-967-3861; mhawkins@co.linn.or.us

Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments is one of many regional government entities in Oregon. A voluntary association of governments in Benton, Lincoln and Linn counties, it cooperates and works together on issues that cross city and county boundaries and jurisdictions.

Cascades West Council of Governments 1400 Queen Ave. S.E., Albany (see below for suite number for each division) 541-967-8720 2012-13 OUR TOWN

www.ocwcog.org • Executive director: Cynthia Solie, 541-924-8465, Suite 201 • Director of Senior and Disability Services: Scott Bond, 541-812-6008, Suite 206 • Director of Community and Economic Development: Jackie Mikalonis, 541-924-8458, Suite 205-A

Branch Offices Benton County Veterans Services and Disability Services 301 S.W. Fourth St., Suite 140, Corvallis 800-508-1698, 541-758-1595 (TTY) Disability Services and Senior Services 203 N. Main St., Toledo 800-354-1095, 541-336-2289 (TTY)

Meetings • Board of Directors: Meets the third Thursday of every odd numbered month in Albany. Information: 541-967-8720. • Executive Committee: Meets the fourth Thursday of every even numbered month in Albany. Information: 541-967-8720. • Disability Services Advisory Council: Meets the first Tuesday of each month in Albany. Information: 541-924-8421. • Senior Services Advisory Council: Meets the first Tuesday of the month starting in January. Information: 541-967-8630. • Community and Economic Development: Meets as needed, 541-967-8551 • Cascades West Area Commission on Transportation: Meet every other month on the last Thursday of the month unless there are agenda items require more frequent meetings; call 541-924-8430 for details. Call 541-924-4534 for the Senior Services Foundation. • Corvallis-Benton County Public Library 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis 541-766-6926 www.thebestlibrary.net Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Mon.-Thurs.), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.) and closed Sunday.

State Officials The Oregon Legislature includes 30 state senators and 60 state representatives. Senators are elected to serve four-year terms. Members of the Oregon House of Representatives serve twoyear terms. The Legislature convenes annually in February at the Capitol in Salem to balance the state budget and make or amend laws on the second Monday in January of odd-numbered years. It also meets in even-numbered years for a four-week session in February. The next regular session of the Legislature is scheduled to convene on Jan. 14, 2013. Sessions may not exceed 160 days in oddnumbered years and 35 days in even-numbered years. But five-day extensions are allowed by a

two-thirds vote in each house. Legislators can call special sessions in the interim between assemblies to deal with a fiscal crisis or other urgent state business. Here is information on the state representatives who serve in our area. Some terms will expire in November, so the names are subject to change. However, state officials' Capitol telephone numbers and addresses generally remain the same. Look for updated information in the online edition of Our Town following the November elections.

State Representatives DISTRICT 10 • Jean Cowan, D-Newport District 10 consists of portions of Lincoln and portions of Lane, Polk, Tillamook and Yamhill counties, including the cities of Newport, Toledo and Waldport. Capitol address: 900 Court St. N.E. H-376 Salem, OR 97301 503-986-1410 E-mail: rep.jeancowan@state.or.us leg.state.or.us/cowan, www.jeancowan.com DISTRICT 15 • Andy Olson, R-Albany Rep. Olson serves part of Linn County stretching into the portion of Benton County northwest of Corvallis. Interim contact: P.O. Box 891 Albany, OR 97321 541-967-6576 Email: info@FriendsOfAndyOlson.com Capitol address: 900 Court St NE, H-478 Salem, OR, 97301 503-986-1415 E-mail: rep.andyolson@state.or.us www.leg.state.or.us/olson DISTRICT 16 • Sara Gelser, D-Corvallis District 16 consists of Benton County and nearly all of Corvallis and Philomath. Interim contact: 4030 Glen Eden Drive Corvallis, OR 97330 541-753-8075 503-986-1416 (Capitol phone) Capitol address: 900 Court St. N.E. H-285 Salem, OR 97301 503-986-1416 E-mail: rep.saragelser@state.or.us www.leg.state.or.us/gelser DISTRICT 17 • Sherrie Sprenger, R-Scio District 17 consists of portions of Linn and Marion counties. No interim contact provided Capitol address:

OUR GOVERNMENT 900 Court St. N.E. H-473 Salem, OR 97301 503-986-1417 E-mail: rep.sherriesprenger@state.or.us www.leg.state.or.us/sprenger DISTRICT 23 • Jim Thompson, R-Dallas District 23 encompasses rural Polk County, including Dallas and Falls City, and parts of rural Linn County. Interim contact: 3380 Mistletoe Drive Dallas, OR 97338 503-986-1423 Capitol address: 900 Court St. N.E., H-388 Salem, OR 97301 503-986-1423 E-mail: rep.jimthompson@state.or.us www.leg.state.or.us/thompson

State Senators DISTRICT 8 • Frank Morse, R-North Albany District 8 consists of parts of Benton and Linn counties, including the cities of Albany, Corvallis, Philomath and Millersburg. Interim address: 221 N.W. Second St. Corvallis 97330 Capitol address: 900 Court St. N.E. S-311 Salem, OR 97301 503-986-1708 (At press time, Morse had resigned this post and his successor had not yet been named.) DISTRICT 12 • Brian Boquist, R-Newberg District 12 consists of parts of Benton, Linn, Polk, Marion and Yamhill counties including the towns of Monroe, Jefferson, Halsey and Harrisburg. Interim contact not released. Capitol address: 900 Court St. N.E., S-305 Salem, 97301 503-986-1712 E-mail: sen.brianboquist@state.or.us www.leg.state.or.us/boquist

Governor • John Kitzhaber (Democrat) Term expires in January 2015 254 Oregon Capitol 900 Court St. N.E. Salem, OR 97310 503-378-3111 (governor's office) 503-378-4582 (24-hour governor's citizen message hotline) 503-378-8970 (fax) www.oregon.governor.gov

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

Federal Officials U.S. Representatives All representatives can be contacted by e-mail through their Web sites or online at www.house.gov/writerep/ by selecting a state and entering your Zip code. DISTRICT 1 (Clatsop, Columbia, Washington, Yamhill and part of Multnomah counties) • Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, (Democrat) Term expires January 2013 Portland office: 620 S.W. Main St., Suite 606, Portland 97205. 800-422-4003. Washington, D.C., address: District 1 2338 Rayburn House Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-0855 DISTRICT 2 (All counties east of the Cascades, all of Jackson and Grants Pass area of Josephine County) • Greg Walden (Republican) Term expires January 2013 www.walden.house.gov District address - Bend: 1051 N.W. Bond St., Suite 400 Bend, OR 97701 541-389-4408 Washington, D.C., address: 2182 Rayburn House Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20011 202-225-6730 DISTRICT 3 (Most of Multnomah County and northern part of Clackamas County) • Earl Blumenauer (Democrat) Term expires January 2013 http://blumenauer.house.gov District address - Portland: 729 N.E. Oregon St., Suite 115 Portland, OR 97232

503-231-2300 Washington, D.C. address: 1592 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone 202-225-4811 DISTRICT 4 (Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane, Linn, northern portion of Josephine and most of Benton counties) • Peter DeFazio (Democrat) Term expires January 2013 www.defazio.house.gov District address - Eugene: 405 East Eighth Ave., Suite 2030 Eugene, OR 97401 541-465-6732, 800-944-9603 Washington, D.C. address: 2134 Rayburn House Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-6416 DISTRICT 5 (All of Lincoln, Marion, Polk, Tillamook; part of northern Benton, most of Clackamas and parts of southwest Multnomah County) • Kurt Schrader (Democrat) Term expires January 2013 http://schrader.house.gov District address - Salem: 494 State St., Suite 210, Salem 97301 503-588-9100 Washington, D.C. address: 315 Cannon House Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-5711 http://schrader.house.gov

U.S. Senators • Jeff Merkley (Democrat) Term expires January 2015 www.merkley.senate.gov District address - Eugene: 405 E. Eighth Ave. Suite 2010 Eugene, OR 97401 541-465-6750 Washington, D.C. address: B-40B Dirksen Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C., 20510 202-224-3753 • Ron Wyden (Democrat) Term expires January 2017 http://wyden.senate.gov/ District address - Eugene: 151 West Seventh Ave., Suite 435 Eugene, OR 97401 541-431-0229 Washington, D.C., address: 223 Dirksen Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510-3703 202-224-5244

President • Barack H. Obama (Democrat) Term expires: January 2013 2012-13 OUR TOWN

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Public Safety Law Enforcement Agencies Adair Village Police Department 6030 N.E. William R. Carr St., Adair Village 541-223-5521 Email: police@adairvillage.org www.adairvillage.org Chief: Rich Riffle Albany Police Department 1117 Jackson St. S.E., Albany 541-917-7680 www.cityofalbany.net/departments/police Police Chief: Ed Boyd Benton County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Center 180 N.W. Fifth St., Corvallis 541-766-6858 www.co.benton.or.us/sheriff Sheriff: Diana Simpson 2012-13 OUR TOWN

Email: diana.simpson@co.benton.or.us Undersheriff: Scott Jackson Email: scott.jackson@co.benton.or.us Law Enforcement Division 180 N.W. Fifth St., Corvallis 541-766-6858 Monroe Substation (staffed intermittently) www.co.benton.or.us/sheriff/enforcement 672 S. Commercial St., Monroe Division Commander: Captain Greg Ridler Email: greg.ridler@co.benton.or.us Benton County Jail 190 N.W. Fourth St., Corvallis 541-766-6866 www.co.benton.or.us/sheriff/corrections Jail Commander: Capt. Diana Rabago Email: diana.g.rabago@co.benton.or.us

180 N.W. Fifth St. 541-766-6924 www.ci.corvallis.or.us/police Police Chief: Jon Sassaman Email: jon.sassaman@corvallisoregon.gov Lebanon Police Department 40 N. Second St., suite 100 541-451-1751 www.ci.lebanon.or.us/index.aspx?page=38 Police Chief: Ben Silverman Linn County Sheriff's Office and Jail 1115 Jackson St. S.E., Albany 541-967-3950 Jail: 541-967-3901 www.linnsheriff.org Sheriff: Tim Mueller Undersheriff: Bruce Riley

Benton County Adult Parole and Probation 180 N.W. Fifth St., Corvallis 541-766-6887 www.co.benton.or.us/sheriff/community/parole_ probation Division Commander: Capt. Justin Carley Email: justin.j.carley@co.benton.or.us Emergency Management, Search & Rescue 180 N.W. Fifth St., Corvallis 541-766-6864 www.co.benton.or.us/sheriff/ems Emergency Program Manager: Mary King Email: mary.king@co.benton.or.us Corvallis Police Department Law Enforcement Center

OUR GOVERNMENT Substations: • Mill City: 274 S.W. Second Ave., 503-897-2301 • Scio: 38957 N. First, 503-394-3344 • Lebanon: 2590 S. Main, 541-259-4350 • Sweet Home: 1951 Main St., 541-367-3994 • Brownsville: 255 N. Main, 541-466-5725 • Harrisburg: 354 Smith St., 541-995-6652 Linn County Parole and Probation 118 Second Ave. S.E., Suite F, Albany 541-967-2005 Oregon State Police • Albany Area Command: 3400 Spicer Drive, Albany 541-967-2026 www.oregon.gov/OSP Station Commander: Lt. Dave Mazour Email: dave.mazour@state.or.us • OSU office: 200 Cascade Hall, Corvallis 541-737-3010 www.oregon.gov/OSP Station Commander: Lt. Steve Mitchell Email: steve.mitchell@state.or.us Philomath Police Department 1010 Applegate St. 541-929-6911 www.ci.philomath.or.us/police/police.htm Police Chief: Ken Elwer Email: ken.elwer@ci.philomath.or.us Sweet Home Police Department 1950 Main St. 541-367-5181 www.sweet-home.or.us/index.aspx?NID=80 Police Chief: Bob Burford OTHER EMERGENCY UNITS: • Benton County Sheriff's Mounted Posse: www.bentoncountysheriffsposse.org 541-766-6045 • Benton County Amateur Radio Emergency Service: www.bcares.org • Corvallis Mountain Rescue: www.corvallismountainrescue.org Email: info@corvallismountainrescue.org • Marys Peak Search and Rescue: www.mpsar.org Email: mpsar1@yahoo.com

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Senior Deputy John Trenary and Grant McGuire, 6, of Lebanon pet Hondo, a Linn County Sheriff’s Office drug dog, at the fifth annual Jim Bean Memorial Safety Fair in Sweet Home. 541-766-6828 www.courts.oregon.gov/Benton Corvallis Municipal Court 560 S.W. Madison Ave. 541-766-6948 www.ci.corvallis.or.us Lebanon Municipal Court 40 N. Second St., suite 300 541-258-4909 http://www.ci.lebanon.or.us/index.aspx?page=95

Linn County Circuit Court Linn County Courthouse 300 Fourth Ave. S.W., Albany 541-967-3802 www.ojd.state.or.us/linn Linn County Justice Court www.co.linn.or.us/JusticeCourts/default.htm • Lebanon office: 30 E. Maple St. 541-258-5777 • Sweet Home office: 799 Long St.

Courts, Defense, Prosecution COURTS Albany Municipal Court 333 Broadalbin St. S.W. 541-917-7740 www.cityofalbany.net/departments/municipal-court Benton County Circuit Court Third Floor 120 N.W. Fourth St., Corvallis

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OUR GOVERNMENT 541-367-5902 • Harrisburg office: 354 Smith St., Harrisburg 541-995-8311 Sweet Home Municipal Court 1140 12th Ave. 541-367-4660 www.ci.sweet-home.or.us/index.asp?nid=73 CRIMINAL DEFENSE Benton County Legal Defense Corp. 615 N.W. Jackson Ave., Corvallis 541-752-3616 Administrated by Jennifer Nash PROSECUTION Benton County District Attorney's Office Benton County Courthouse 120 N.W. Fourth St., Corvallis 541-766-6815 www.co.benton.or.us/da/index.php District Attorney: John Haroldson David Patton/Democrat-Herald

Linn County District Attorney's Office Linn County Courthouse, First Floor 300 Fourth Ave. S.W., Albany 541-967-3836 www.co.linn.or.us/DA District Attorney: Jason Carlile

Fire Departments Adair Rural Fire and Rescue 6021 N.E. Marcus Harris Ave. 541-745-7212 Email: adair@adair-rural-fire.com www.adair-rural-fire.com Fire Chief: Chuck Harris Albany Fire Department 333 Broadalbin St. S.W. 541-917-7700 www.cityofalbany.net/departments/fire Fire Chief: John Bradner • Station 11: 110 Sixth Ave. S.W. • Station 12: 120 34th Ave. S.E. • Station 13: 1980 Three Lakes Road S.E. • Station 14: 2850 Gibson Hill Road N.W. Alsea Fire Department 216 Market St. 541-487-8701 Fire Chief: George Foster Blodgett-Summit Rural Fire Protection District Station 1: U.S. Highway 20 at Blitz Lane Station 2: 36847 Happy Hollow Road 541-456-4406 Email: eyblodgettfd@casco.net Fire Chief: Ed Young Brownsville Rural Fire District 600 E. Blakely Ave., Brownsville 2012-13 OUR TOWN

Albany Fire Department personnel attend the 9/11 remembrance for 2012. 541-466-5227 Email: chief@brownsvillefire.org www.brownsvillefire.com Fire Chief: Kevin Rogers Corvallis Fire Department 400 N.W. Harrison Blvd. 541-766-6961 www.ci.corvallis.or.us/fire Fire Chief: Roy Emery • Station 1: 400 N.W. Harrison Blvd., 541-766-6471 • Station 2: 500 S.W. 35th St., 541-766-6472 • Station 3: 1310 N.W. Circle Blvd., 541-766-6473 • Station 4: 365 S.W. Tunison Ave., 541-766-6474 • Station 6: 544 N.W. Lewisburg Ave., 541-7666476 Halsey-Shedd Rural Fire Protection District 740 W. Second St., Halsey 541-369-2419 Fire Chief: Skip Smith Harrisburg Rural Fire Protection District 500 Smith St. 541-995-6412 Email: admin@harrisburgfire.org www.harrisburgfire.org Fire Chief: John Goucher Hoskins-Kings Valley Rural Fire Protection District 38101 Kings Valley Highway, Philomath 541-929-2111 Fire Chief: Dave Evans Jefferson Rural Fire Protection District 189 N. Main St. 541-327-2822 Email: jeffersonfire@jeffersonfire.org

www.jeffersonfire.org Fire Chief: Jon Zeilman Lebanon Fire District 1050 W. Oak St. 541-451-1901 http://lebanonfire.org Fire Chief: Dan Woodson Monroe Rural Fire Protection District 680 Commercial St. 541-847-5170 Fire Chief: Rick Smith Philomath Fire and Rescue 1035 Main St. 541-929-3002 Email: webmail@philomathfire.com www.philomathfire.com Fire Chief: Tom Phelps Scio Rural Fire Protection District 38975 S.W. Sixth Ave. 503-394-3000 Email: sciofire@smt-net.com Fire Co-Chiefs: Dwayne Miller and Rich LaBelle Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District 1099 Long St. 541-367-5882 Email: mbeaver@centurytel.net www.sweethomefire.org Fire Chief: Mike Beaver Tangent Rural Fire Protection District 32053 Birdfoot Drive 541-928-8722 Email: tangentfire@comcast.net Fire Chief: Stan Parker

WORSHIP

Worship Ecumenical spirit thrives in valley

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

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Sisters Von Hershberger, left, of Aurora and Kit Rediger of Lebanon look through fabric during the Oregon Mennonite Festival for World Relief at the Linn County Fair & Expo Center in Albany.

Others support pregnancy counseling centers, programs for disabled and developmentally challenged adults, relief nurseries and various youth activities. More than 20 religious student organizations exist to meet the spiritual needs of students attending Oregon State University including Westminster House, Newman Center, Logos House and University Christian Center. A complete list of campus ministries, including advisers and contact phone numbers, is available by calling the OSU Student Activities Center at 541-7372101.

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Enjoying the Outdoors O

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

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

River Access Alsea River: Hayden Road (Alsea), Digger Mountain, Salmonberry, Benner Creek North Santiam River: Densmore Road, Hess Road, Stayton, Mehama, Lyons, Fisherman's Bend Park, Gates, Detroit Dam Santiam River: Interstate 5 bridge, Talbot Road (Jefferson) Little North Santiam River: Lyons/Mehama County Boat Ramp North Santiam River: Buell Miller South Santiam River: Brewster Road (Lebanon), Waterloo, Sweet Home, Foster Dam Willamette River: Harrisburg, Ingram Island Road, McCartney Boat Ramp (Peoria), Peoria, Crystal Lake Road (Corvallis), Corvallis, Hyak Park, Bryant Park, Bowman Park, Takena Landing

Lake Access Foster Reservoir: North River Drive, Sunnyside Campground, Gedney Creek, Calkin's Boat Ramp Green Peter Reservoir: Quartzville Drive, Whitcomb County Park

Canoe Trips Alsea River: Salmonberry to the Pacific Ocean (two days) Calapooia River: Brownsville to Albany (one day) Grande Ronde River: Elgin to Troy (three days) John Day River: Service Creek to the Columbia 2012-13 OUR TOWN

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Spectators photograph Stankiya, the Grand Ronde canoe, as it begins the 11th Annual Paddle Oregon at Crystal Lake Boat Landing in Corvallis. River (several days) Luckiamute River: Helmick Park to the Willamette River (one day) Marys River: Wren to Corvallis (one day) Willamette River: Harrisburg to Corvallis (one day) New River: Boise-Cope County Park at Floras Lake to Fourmile Creek Upper Klamath Canoe Trail: Rock Point to Pelican Bay Warner Wetlands: Channel between Turpin and Campbell lakes Siuslaw River: Whittaker Creek Recreation Area to Swisshome

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

Whitewater Rafting/Kayaking

Biking

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

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

ROAD CYCLING EASY DOES IT: Corvallis-Philomath bike path: Starts at Circle Boulevard/Oregon Highway 99W and ends in

ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS Philomath, minimal elevation gain. Follows Willamette and Marys rivers and includes Pioneer and Starker parks. (10 miles) Campus Way-Bald Hill Park: Starts at Campus Way/35th Street and ends at either the Bald Hill Park entrance on Oak Creek Road or Reservoir Road, minimal elevation gain. This includes the relocated Irish Bend Covered Bridge (two miles). Peoria Road: From Corvallis, go east on Oregon Highway 34, then out and back on Peoria Road, minimal elevation gain. For variety, return via White Oak Road. (20 miles round trip) Boston Mill: Extensive network of well-paved and pancake-flat (though sometimes windblown) roads through grass fields of Linn County. Point of interest is site of Boston Mill, on Boston Mill Drive west of Shedd. (Variable length)

William Davies/Lewisburg Saddle Loop: A loop ride through old-growth forest, new tree stands and clear-cuts in McDonald Forest. Park at the Lewisburg Saddle on Sulphur Springs Road and follow the trail on the east side of the road; take the lower fork. (Two miles) MODERATE RIDES: McDonald Forest, north of Corvallis: The OSU Research Forest contains miles of logging roads, most suitable for weekend warriors. Be aware of hikers, equestrians and logging trucks. Two of the tougher climbs include McCulloch Peak (see below) and Dimple Hill. Bald Hill Climb: Park at Bald Hill Park entrance off Oak Creek Road and take the old logging road up Bald Hill at the shelter. Short, but strenuous. (Less than 1 mile)

MODERATE RIDES: Linn County Covered Bridge Tour: A network of back roads through Jefferson, Scio and Crabtree that features numerous covered bridges. (Varying lengths) Buena Vista Ferry Ride: From Albany or Corvallis to Independence, take Independence Road north off U.S. Highway 20; north of Adair Village, signs will point east toward Buena Vista. Ride can be done as a loop through Independence (40 miles round trip). Kings Valley Scenic Ride: From Corvallis through Philomath to Kings Valley and Monmouth and back to Corvallis, rolling hills with moderate elevation gain on Kings Valley Highway. Scenic byway ride includes Airlie Winery. (55 miles) Decker Road: Starts and ends at the intersection of Bellfountain Road and Chapel Drive in Philomath. Going clockwise, head south on Bellfountain, taking a right turn on Decker, just south of Inavale School. It's a steady grind on Decker followed by a fast descent. Continue on Decker to Oregon Highway 34. Turn right, continuing to Grange Hall Road, left on 13th Street, right on Chapel to Bellfountain. (20-mile loop) Soap Creek: A loop with varied terrain, ride can start at Crescent Valley High School in Corvallis. Go north on Highland Drive, left on Lewisburg Avenue and tackle a steep climb up Sulphur Springs Road, continuing north to Adair Village. Can return on Oregon Highway 99W or cross 99W and come back on rural back roads. (Adjustable length)

A REAL WORKOUT: McCulloch Peak in McDonald Forest: Start from Oak Creek entrance to McDonald Forest. The ultimate challenge for fat-tire enthusiasts, this ride takes cyclists to the top of the second highest peak in the central Coast Range. (10 miles round trip)

Disc Golf ALBANY Bryant Park: 801 Bryant Way S.W. Timber Linn Park: 900 Price Road S.E. CORVALLIS Adair Park: Off Ryals Avenue in Adair Village Willamette Park: End of Goodnight Avenue in southeast Corvallis LEBANON Camp Tadmor: 43943 McDowell Creek Dr. (Private course, reservations required by calling 541-451-4270)

Fishing & Hunting The days when fishing season had a single opening day and closing day are over. Oregon is

blessed with hundreds of abundant lakes, rivers, streams and an ocean with a wide variety of fish, but the regulations and restrictions vary widely. Anglers should consult the annual booklet produced by the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife for seasons and regulations. The 2011 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations are posted on the ODFW website: http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/fishing/. The weekly fishing report is online at http://www.dfw.state.or.us/RR/index.asp. Oregon has 67 state hunting areas, including all state and federal areas. Information on hunting, including rules, regulations and boundaries may be obtained from any Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife office (listed below). OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE OFFICES Headquarters: 3406 Cherry Ave. N.E., Salem, OR 97303; 503-947-6000 Central and Southeast (High Desert Region): 61374 Parrell Road, Bend, OR 97702; 541-388-6363 Northeast Region: 107 20th St., LaGrande, OR 87850; 541-963-2138 Northwest Region: 17330 S.E. Evelyn St., Clackamas, OR 97015; 971-673-6000 Southwest Region: 4192 N. Umpqua Highway, Roseburg, OR 97470; 541-440-3353 POPULAR MID-VALLEY FISHING SITES Salmon/steelhead: Alsea, Siletz, Santiam, Willamette, McKenzie, Rogue, Clackamas and Deschutes rivers Trout: Willamette, McKenzie, Deschutes, Crooked, North Umpqua, Alsea, Siletz and Luckiamute rivers and Lobster Creek Bass: Calapooia, Umpqua and John Day rivers Freeway Lakes: Just off Interstate 5 southeast of Albany E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area: 29555 Camp Adair Road, Monmouth, OR 97361 541-745-5334

Golf PUBLIC COURSES Marysville Golf Course

A REAL WORKOUT: Marys Peak Climb: From Corvallis, take Oregon Highway 34 west to the Marys Peak turnoff, 3,500-foot elevation gain. (50 miles round trip) Alsea Falls Tour: From Corvallis, take Bellfountain Road south to Alpine and follow the signs west to the falls. Return through Alsea and back to Corvallis on Oregon Highway 34. (60 miles round trip)

MOUNTAIN BIKING EASY DOES IT:

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

Hiking Residents will discover anything from an easy one-hour stroll to a demanding five-hour hike in the mid-Willamette Valley. “Corvallis Trails: Exploring the Heart of the Valley,” written by local outdoors enthusiast Margie Powell, describes 58 trails within an hour of Corvallis, including city and county parks, McDonald Forest, Marys Peak, wildlife refuges and more is available at area bookstores and sporting goods stores. Another resource is the web site www.localhikes.com where hiking enthusiasts in various communities around the nation file reports on area hikes. Under the heading for Corvallis, there are descriptions of about 50 hikes in the Albany/Corvallis/Philomath region provided by local hiking enthusiasts.

MID-VALLEY TRAILS EASY DOES IT: Woodpecker Loop Trail: One of the nicest easy walks is in the William L. Finley National Wildlife 2012-13 OUR TOWN

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More than 100 people participated in this epic float in 2012, starting at Willamette Park and completed the float at Michael’s Landing in Corvallis. Refuge. Travel south from Corvallis on Oregon Highway 99W about nine miles to Finley Road. Follow the signs into the refuge and stop at the information kiosk for directions to the trail. This is a 1.2-mile loop with little elevation gain and an easy grade. A hillside platform gives an excellent view of the refuge and the Willamette Valley, and is an excellent place for a picnic. You also might see five species of woodpeckers, pheasants, hawks, Canada geese, deer and elk. (This trail is closed to bicycles and horses.) Gordon Lakes Trail: Another delightful hike, just east of Sweet Home on the Willamette National Forest. Pack a fly rod and float tube to fish for native cutthroat trout in the two lakes, which are nestled in an old-growth Douglas fir forest. To get there, drive east on U.S. Highway 20 past the sign for the Willamette National Forest, and turn right on Forest Service Road 2044, just past Upper Soda. At about four miles, turn right on Forest Service Road 230 and drive to the end of the road. Takena Landing Park: A convenient hike for Albany residents, this flat, looped trail takes you alongside the Willamette River through trees and blackberry bushes for an approximately four mile round trip. The entrance to the park is on the river side of Highway 20, just west of the Lyons Street overpass. MODERATE EXERTION: Dan's Trail: For those who want a more invigorating walk in the OSU College of Forestry's McDonald Dunn Research Forest, this is perhaps the best trail in the area (three miles one way, 1,050-foot elevation gain). Open to bicycles and horses, the trail winds through a beautiful

Douglas fir forest and leads to the top of Dimple Hill. From there you have a wonderful view of Corvallis and the southern Willamette Valley. To get to McDonald Research Forest, head north on Highland Drive from Walnut Boulevard and turn left onto Lester Avenue at the city park sign, and park in the Chip Ross Park parking lot. From there follow the trail along the south side of IV Hill to the west side of the park, where the trail enters McDonald Forest. Kings Boulevard Power Lines/Water Tower Trail: A popular trail through the hills of Northwest Corvallis has traditionally started at the intersection of Kings Boulevard and Walnut Boulevard. A two-mile path goes back and forth along the power line up to Chip Ross Park. Hikers can go twice as far to trek a four-mile loop that takes you from Walnut to Lester Avenue, then on McDougal to Bonney to 13th Street, which dead ends at the water tower. The first one climbs 400 feet; the second 190 feet. Parking is available at the Timberhill shopping center. Silver Creek Canyon Trail: A stunning seven-mile trail that passes 10 waterfalls ranging from 27 to 179 feet tall. Several shorter trails are available, including the popular South Falls near the trailhead. The trail takes hikers behind the Upper South Falls and Lower South Falls. It is relatively flat through the canyon but has a steep grade down to each set of falls. To get there, take Interstate 5 north to Exit 253, then head east on Oregon Highway 22, about five miles to Oregon Highway 214 (Silver Falls Highway), and follow it straight to the park. Iron Mountain Trail: A 1.6-mile trail with about 1,500 feet elevation climb to an abandoned lookout perched on a rock outcropping. It's an inter-

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A group of bike riders make their way around Columbus Greens manufactured home park in Albany. From left are, Bob Allen, John Storrs, Grover Rohla and Roy Fancher. pretive trail known for its wildflowers in the spring. To get there, take Highway 20 east of Sweet Home to the junction of Forest Service Road 15. Just past that highway is the parking area on the left for the trail. A REAL WORKOUT: Marys Peak North Ridge Trail: Of all the trails in this area, this one in the Siuslaw National Forest offers the greatest elevation gain (2,300 feet) and longest distance (five miles one way). It passes through magnificent native, old-growth Douglas fir and noble fir forests and leads to the top of Marys Peak, the highest point in the Coast Range. From there you have a spectacular panorama from the Cascades to the Pacific Ocean. To get there, drive west from Philomath 1.7 miles on U.S. Highway 20 to where Woods Creek Road turns off to the left. Continue on this road 7.5 miles to the parking area at a gate blocking the road. The trail starts a few feet beyond the gate on the right. McCullough Peak Trail: Only minutes from Corvallis, this McDonald Forest trail takes hikers, mountain bikes and horseback riders to the second highest point in the central Coast Range. Park at the Oak Creek entrance on the south end of the forest and walk north about a mile until the road forks at a billboard. Take the left fork, which heads west toward the peak. You'll pass several potential turnoffs, including the popular Extendo Trail on the left. At each fork in the road, take the steepest route. Though the climb is arduous, there are two cooling level areas in fir forests. Finally, the road ends at the peak, where there

are expansive views of the entire southern Willamette Valley.

Trail Fees Hikers should remember that a Northwest Forest Pass is required to park at certain trailheads or other facilities in national forests in the Northwest. The passes cost $5 per vehicle per day, with annual passes available for $30. Valid at most national forest recreation fee sites in Oregon and Washington, they are sold at Forest Service offices, many retail outlets, via the Internet or by calling 800-270-7504. You can also call the toll-free number for more information or see www.fs.fed.us/r6/passespermits/index.shtml. The fees are a demonstration program authorized by Congress and help finance recreation programs on the forests where they are collected. In addition to sites in the Siuslaw and Willamette national forests, where fees are required, Marys Peak, Drift Creek Trail, Cape Perpetua Scenic Area, Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, Sand Lake Recreation Complex, Sutton Recreation Complex and Hebo Lake Campground on the Siuslaw National Forest also require passes; and for parking at or within a quartermile of most trailheads on the Willamette National Forest. The Willamette also requires the passes at some boat landings and the Echo picnic area. â&#x20AC;˘ The Oregon Pacific Coast Passport, a separate permit system, continues for entrance, day use and parking fees at both state and federal sites

along U.S. Highway 101 from Astoria to Brookings. It costs $35 for an annual passport or $10 for one valid for five consecutive days. They can be purchased at various sites, including the Siuslaw National Forest headquarters in Corvallis, or via the State Park Information Center at 800-551-6949. The pass is also honored at numerous areas that require a Northwest Forest Pass, including Marys Peak and Cape Perpetua.

Horseback Riding LESSONS/RENTALS Inavale Farm 31798 Horse Farm Lane, Philomath 541-929-5706 www.inavalefarm.com Lessons: Private; semi-private; group Rentals: None Brawley Farms 4556 Winter Creek Road, Jefferson 800-743-4414 www.brawleyfarms.com Lessons: Private Rentals: None Harmony Training Center 4500 S.W. Nash Ave., Corvallis 541-752-0302 www.harmonytrainingcenter.com E-mail: HTrainingCenter@aol.com Lessons: Group Rentals: None 2012-13 OUR TOWN

ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS Springhill Boarding Stables 5368 N.W. Spring Hill Drive, Albany 541-928-8943 541-760-0039 Email: s.stables@comcast.net Lessons: None Rentals: None Riverbottom Stables 28970 Highway 34, Corvallis 541-752-2883 www.riverbottomstables.com Lessons: Private or group Rentals: None Roddy Ranch 33281 Dever-Conner Drive, Albany 541-926-9987 Lessons: Private Rentals: None Century Farm Equestrian Center 40835 Oupor Drive, Scio 503-394-4122 Lessons: Private or group Rentals: Guided trail rides Email: gndpeery@gmail.com www.centuryfarmequestriancenter.com

Parks ALBANY Albany Parks and Recreation 333 Broadalbin St. S.W. 541-917-7777 www.cityofalbany.net The Albany Parks and Recreation Department sponsors several sports programs for both adults and youths that want to stay active throughout the year. A description of children's programs can be found under "Especially for Kids" in this book. Adult programs include basketball, football, softball and volleyball. Golf and tennis lessons are available May through September. Details about renting picnic shelters and areas within the Albany park system are available in the Parks section of the city's website, as are maps to help residents find the following park sites. Albany Skate Park: 1375 Sixth Ave S.E.; Located on Sixth Avenue between Pine and Sherman streets, this concrete park provides a place for skateboarders to hone their skills. Bowman Park: 300 Geary St. N.E.; This 26-acre park can be found at the end of Geary Street N.E. on the Willamette River and is connected to Simpson Park via a walking/running/bike path. It offers barbecue grills, a picnic shelter, a boat ramp and fishing. Bryant Park: 801 Bryant Way S.W.; Located at 801 Bryant Way S.W., this 72-acre park offers four barbecue stands and 80 picnic tables to accommodate 150 people. The site has a basketball court, horseshoe pit, fishing, play equipment, bike paths, a tennis court, a softball field and a 2012-13 OUR TOWN

new disc golf course. Burkhart Park: 550 Burkhart St. S.E.; A two-acre park at 550 Burkhart St. S.E. with a basketball court, barbecue grills, a horseshoe pit and softball field. Deerfield Park: 2627 Del Rio Ave. S.E.; This 12acre park has a softball field, basketball court, bike path and barbecue grills. Doug Killen Friendship Park: 4990 Deer Run St. S.W.; This newly dedicated neighborhood park takes up nearly two acres and features a playground area, walking path, picnic facilities and two basketball courts (one adult/one junior). Eleanor Hackleman Park: 654 Pine St. S.E.; This two-acre neighborhood park has a shelter that can accommodate up to 80 people. It includes barbecue grills, a basketball court, a volleyball court and a softball field. Gibson Hill Park: 2880 Gibson Hill Road N.W.; This park includes seven acres and has a basketball court, bike paths, play equipment, a volleyball court and barbecue grills. Grand Prairie Park: 2530 Grand Prairie Rd. S.E; A 10-acre community park with a picnic shelter that accommodates 150 people. There's also a basketball court, bike paths, barbecue grills, fishing, a disc golf course and softball field. Lehigh Park: 3100 17th Ave. S.E.; Five acres that contain a basketball court, softball field and barbecue grills. Monteith Riverpark: 489 Water Ave. N.W.; This six-acre park offers a shelter for 75 people, plus a dock and viewpoints overlooking the Willamette River. Includes a horseshoe pit, fishing, bike paths and barbecue grills. Simpson Park: Located along the Willamette River, the former Simpson Mill property includes a 1.3 mile bark dust nature trail between the river and old log ponds. A pathway connects the 168acre park to Waverly Park to the south while a running/walking/bike path leads to Bowman Park to the west. Other activities include fishing and a disc golf course. Takena Park: 1101 Lawnridge St. S.W.; This three-acre park can accommodate 50 people in its shelter, with a softball field, barbecue grills and a wading pool open during the summer. Timber-Linn Memorial Park: 900 Price Road S.E.; A 90-acre park that can accommodate up to 100 people per shelter; 200 if both shelters are used. Other features include a basketball court, bike paths, a disc golf course, fishing, horseshoe pits, a softball field and barbecue grills. Waverly Park: 3154 Pacific Blvd. S.E.; This 20acre park is located at the gateway into Albany from Interstate 5 and features a man-made lake, walking and bike paths, and paddle rentals.

Recreation" under "Departments") The Corvallis Parks and Recreation Department provides more than 2,000 acres in parks, trails, open space and beautification areas and offers a host of recreational programs for all ages. Programs for children and teens are listed in the "Especially for Kids" section of this book. Adults can join city league teams to play basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer, softball and ultimate disc. Among the parks listed below, dogs are permitted off-leash in portions of Willamette Park, Woodland Meadow Park, Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Chip Ross Park and Bald Hill Park. At the Crystal Lake Sports Fields, dogs can be off-leash in the non-improved turf areas from Mar.-Nov. and throughout the rest of the park - except the parking area and boat ramp - the rest of the year. Picnic shelters in Avery Park, Starker Arts Pavilion, Martin Luther King Jr. Park and Willamette Park may be reserved up to a year and a half in advance for use between April 1 and Oct. 31. A locator map is available in the Parks section of the city's website to help residents find the following park sites. Avery Park: Located at Southwest 15th Street and Avery Park Drive. This 75-acre park with handicap accessibility offers ball fields, horseshoe pits, playgrounds, picnic areas, a play area among "dinosaur bones," a rose garden and an

CORVALLIS Corvallis Parks and Recreation 1310 S.W. Avery Park Drive 541-766-6918 www.ci.corvallis.or.us (Click on "Parks &

ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS antique locomotive. Bald Hill Park: Access is available on 53rd Street at the Benton County Fairgrounds to this 284acre natural area, with a restored barn and hiking trails up to a panoramic view of the Corvallis area. Bruce Starker Arts Park: A grassy amphitheater, reflecting pond, fountain, community garden, bike paths and play areas are features of this park at Southwest Country Club Drive and Southwest 45th Street. Central Park: Located downtown between Southwest Sixth Street and Monroe across from the city library, this park offers garden benches, picnic tables, a playground and open grassy areas. It is the site of the annual Corvallis Fall Festival, da Vinci Days and summer concerts in the gazebo. Chepenafa Springs Park: This new 5-acre facility on Daylily Avenue in north Corvallis features a play area, hiking trail and a picnic shelter. Chintimini Park: This park, at 27th Street and Taylor Avenue, features sand volleyball courts, softball fields, picnic tables and a play area. Chip Ross Park: Off Northwest Highland Drive on Northwest Lester Avenue, there's 125 acres full of hiking trails in a natural setting, featuring views of the city and the Cascade Mountains. Cloverland Park: Found at 29th Street and Garfield Avenue, this small park offers two tennis courts, a playground, picnic tables and ball fields. Crystal Lake Sports Fields/Kendall Nature Park: Located off Crystal Lake Drive and Fischer Lane, this relatively new park was designed with special playing fields for soccer, Little League baseball and softball and Ultimate. The complex also includes 85 acres of natural area with hiking trails and a boat ramp, with access to the Willamette River. Eric Scott McKinley Skate Park: Located at First Street and B Avenue under the Highway 34 bypass, this park offers a sculpted concrete arena for skateboarders and BMX bike riders. The site also features picnic tables and benches for spectators and a nearby basketball court. Grand Oaks Park: On the west side of Corvallis, off West Hills Road on Southwest Trellis Drive, this park has a large fort-like play structure, open fields and picnic tables. Martin Luther King Jr. Park (formerly Walnut Park): Found at 4905 N.W. Walnut Blvd., this 30acre park has bike paths, walking trails, two softball fields, a playground, two horseshoe pits and a covered group picnic site in a restored barn. Pioneer Park: On the south side of Corvallis, just west of the Avery Park entrance, there is a lighted softball field and access to a multi-modal path that runs near the park and joins it to the downtown, the riverfront area and Oregon State University. A number of fitness stations can be found along the path. Riverbend Park: This 5-acre park, off Rivergreen Avenue in south Corvallis, features play areas for children, drinking fountains, accessible rest-

rooms and an asphalt walking path. It also has a covered picnic shelter open on a first-come, first-served basis. Riverfront Commemorative Park: This downtown waterfront park winds along the Willamette River and offers a fountain, artwork, bike and walking trails, picnic tables, benches and an open plaza with views of the river. It is the home of the Corvallis Saturday Farmers' Market, shops and restaurants. Sunset Park: This park at Southwest 45th and Country Club Drive was recently renovated and now includes an ADA playground, picnic shelter, restroom facilities and a half basketball court in addition to two lighted softball fields. Village Green Park: Off Conifer Boulevard across from Cheldelin Middle School, this park has an outdoor basketball court, playground area and plenty of grassy areas. Willamette Park: At 287 acres, this park at the end of Goodnight Avenue in southeast Corvallis is the city's largest and is well-known for the tournament-level disc golf course that runs through it and its beautiful river views and access. A picnic shelter can be reserved for large groups or special occasions and there is a playground area, two soccer fields and plenty of hiking/jogging trails.

LINN COUNTY PARKS Linn County Parks Department 3010 Ferry St. S.W., Albany 541-967-3917 www.co.linn.or.us/parks/parks.htm Linn County operates 22 parks and recreation areas. Details on rental rates and campground fees are available on the department's website. A countywide map of park locations is also available online. Clear Lake Resort: This historic campground and lodge has come under the umbrella of the county parks system. Daily and hourly boat rentals are offered and the resort is a useful jumping off point for a variety of activities. For specific information e-mail

clearlake@co.linn.or.us. McDowell Creek Falls County Park: Site is approximately eight miles east of Lebanon on McDowell Creek Road. Lewis Creek County Park: This 40-acre park is approximately four miles northeast of Sweet Home on River Drive. There is a $3 fee from Memorial Day through Labor Day. McKercher County Park: Located five miles east of Brownsville on Oregon Highway 228. Roaring River County Park: East of Crabtree at the east end of Fish Hatchery Road, this park covers 28 acres. McCartney Boat Ramp: Picnicking, fishing and boat ramp access to the Willamette can be found at this spot one mile north of Peoria on Peoria Road. Freeway Lakes: This is a year-round fishing spot east of Interstate 5 on Three Lakes Road with bank fishing, a boat ramp and picnic sites. Larwood Wayside: Follow the signs toward Scio from U.S. Highway 20 and turn onto Fish Hatchery Drive. About six miles at the junction of Larwood Drive, you'll find swimming, fishing and picnicking. McClun Wayside: Fishing, swimming and picnicking is available at this park. Follow Oregon Highway 228 through Holley to County Road 759 for approximately two miles.

BENTON COUNTY PARKS Benton County Parks Department 360 S.W. Avery Ave., Corvallis 541-766-6871 www.co.benton.or.us/parks Benton County maintains 14 parks, most of which are for day use. Park hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Overnight use is permitted if a Special Use Permit has been submitted and approved by a Benton County Parks representative. Maps showing the location of the following parks are available in the "Parks" section of the county's website. Adair Park: Take Oregon Highway 99W to Adair, go east on Ryals Avenue to the park entrance. Groups as large as 800 people have held picnic

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Participants in the Runaway Pumpkin Half-Marathon spring into action at the starting line. events here. Seating for 300 picnickers is available, which can be divided into two smaller areas for 120 and 180 picnickers. The park features two softball fields, two volleyball courts, two tennis courts and is a popular site for disc golf. Nearby, the Benton County Clubhouse in Adair Village is owned by the parks system and operated by concessionaire Valley Catering: call 541-745-7455 for meetings, wedding receptions, holiday parties and other events. Anderson Park: At 26.2 acres, this park is accessible from Highway 99W by taking Stow Pit Road to Old River Road. It is northeast of Monroe along the west bank of the Willamette River. Beazell Memorial Forest: The largest of all the Benton County parks at 586 acres, it was donated to the county in July 2000. Located on the Kings Valley Highway 223 five miles north of the Highway 20 turnoff west of Philomath, it features the historic Plunkett House, picnic facilities, restrooms, interpretive panels, the newly opened Beazell Forest Education Center and miles of hiking trails. 2012-13 OUR TOWN

Bellfountain Park: This is Benton County's oldest park and is off Dawson Road in southeast Benton County, about four miles northwest of Monroe and 17 miles south of Corvallis. People have been gathering here for more than 100 years. There is covered seating for 120 picnickers at one of the longest picnic tables in the world. The park also features a softball field, sand volleyball court, play area, horseshoe pits, restrooms and plenty of wildflowers. Campbell Boat Landing: Located along Oregon Highway 34 west of Alsea, this park has great boating access on the Alsea River. Many people know it by its former name, Pink House. Clemens Park: The park features approximately one-half mile of Alsea River frontage 21 miles southwest of Corvallis on Oregon Highway 34. There is a self-guided interpretive trail, riverfront picnic sites and areas for water play. Fitton Green: This is a 308-acre site about one mile north of Philomath and about four miles west of Corvallis. The property lies west of Bald Hill, overlooking the Marys River and Willamette

and Cardwell Hills valleys. Fort Hoskins Historical Park: The fort was established in 1856 to protect and monitor the new coastal Indian reservation. Benton County purchased Fort Hoskins in 1991 and it has been developed into a 130-acre historic park. Located in northwest Benton County west of the Kings Valley Highway, the park showcases its varied history, vegetation and scenic views through educational and interpretive displays and selfguided trails. Hyak Park: Seven miles northeast of Corvallis on the west bank of the Willamette River, with access from U.S. Highway 20, this park has a boat ramp and moorage, family picnic tables and river views. Irish Bend Park: This park is in southeast Benton County, three miles northeast of Monroe and 16 miles south of Corvallis on the Willamette River. It offers boat launch access to the Willamette River for non-motorized boats. Boat access is hampered by a sand bar. It is an undeveloped site with no signage, parking, water or landscap-

ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS ing. Picnicking and swimming are available. Jackson-Frazier Wetland: Northeast of Corvallis at the north end of Lancaster Street, the wetland was established as a Benton County park in 1992 to protect the natural features of the area and allow for education, research and public use. Open throughout the year, a 3,400-foot long, accessible, wooden boardwalk winds through the wetland, allowing visitors to see many plant communities and habitats. Numerous kiosks explain different aspects of the park's natural history and watershed. Mill Creek Park: On the Alsea River, off Oregon Highway 34 west of Alsea, this park features a boat ramp, good bank fishing and picnicking in the Robinson Memorial Grove. North Albany Park: Group picnicking facilities sit in an oak grove. The park features seating for 160 picnickers, electric cooktops and special chicken barbecues. From U.S. Highway 20, take Northwest Scenic Drive north to Valley View Drive, then east to Hillcrest Drive to the park entrance.

Campgrounds LINN COUNTY John Neal Memorial Park: The park, northeast of Lyons off Oregon Highway 22, has 40 tent sites. Open mid-April through mid-October. River Bend County Park: Located off Highway 20 east of Sweet Home, this new park includes campsites, restrooms, showers, a playfield and access to the South Santiam River for swimming and fishing. Sunnyside County Park: This park located on Foster Reservoir, east of Sweet Home, three miles off U.S. Highway 20 on Quartzville Road, has 165 campsites with electrical and water hookups and 35 sites without hookups. Open mid-April through early November. Waterloo County Park: Five miles east of Lebanon, off U.S. Highway 20, this campground offers 100 sites with hook ups; 20 without. Open year-round. Whitcomb Creek County Park: Located on the shores of Green Peter Reservoir, east of Sweet Home on U.S. Highway 20, this park has 39 tent sites plus an overflow camping area. Open midApril through mid-October.

BENTON COUNTY Alsea Falls Campground: This Bureau of Land Management campground 13 miles west of Monroe at the Alsea Falls Recreation Site offers 16 campsites, open from mid-May through the end of Sept. No reservations. Benton Oaks RV Campground: Located next to the Benton County Fairgrounds on Southwest 53rd Street in Corvallis, full hook-up and tent sites are available year-round.

Marys Peak Campground: Six tent sites are open from May through Sept. at this Siuslaw Forest Service campground 14 miles west of Corvallis off Highway 34. No reservations. Salmonberry Park and Campground: Along the Alsea River west of Alsea, 28 campsites are open from May 15 to Oct. 15. No reservations.

Playgrounds ALBANY Bryant Park: 801 Bryant Way S.W. Burkhart Park: 550 Burkhart St. S.E. Deerfield Park: 2627 Del Rio Ave. S.E. Doug Killin Friendship: 4990 Deer Run St. S.W. Draper Park: 756 29th Ave. S.E. Eades Park: Alco St. N.E. and Linn Ave. N.E. Eleanor-Hackleman Park: 654 Pine St. S.E. Gibson Hill Park: 2880 Gibson Hill Road N.W. Grand Prairie Park: 2530 Grand Prairie Road S.E. Hazelwood Park: 1999 Queen Ave. S.W. Henderson Park: 833 Calapooia St. S.W. Kinder Park: 1326 Oak St. S.E. Lehigh Park: 3100 17th Ave. S.E. Lexington Park: 3000 21st Ave. S.E. Maple Lawn: 1950 Old Salem Road N.E. Monteith Riverpark: 489 Water Ave. N.W. Periwinkle Park: 2298 21st Ave. S.E. Pineway Park: 1592 Moraga Ave. S.E. Riverview Heights Park: 1901 Crittendon Loop N.W. Sunrise Park: 2275 Thurston St. S.E. Swanson Park: 712 Jackson St. S.E. Takena Park: 1101 Lawnridge St. S.W. Teloh Calapooia Park: 5950 Looney Lane S.W. Timber-Linn Memorial Park: 900 Price Road S.E.

Corvallis Arnold Park: On the west side of the city, at Harrison and Merrie avenues Avery Park: Southwest 15th Street and Avery Avenue Bruce Starker Arts Park: Country Club Drive and Southwest 45th Street Central Park: Seventh Street and Madison Avenue Chepenafa Springs Park: Daylilly Avenue, off Northwest 29th Street Chintimini Park: Northwest 25th Street and Tyler Avenue Cloverland Park: Northwest 29th Street and Garfield Avenue Franklin (school park): Northwest 15th Street and Taylor Avenue Garfield (school park): Northwest 11th Street and Cleveland Avenue Grand Oaks Park: Southwest Trellis Avenue off West Hills Road Lilly Park: Southeast Lilly Avenue and Bethel Street Martin Luther King Jr. Park: Northwest Walnut Boulevard

Peanut Park: Southwest Seventh and D streets Porter Park: Northwest 20th Street and Hayes Avenue Riverbend Park: Off Rivergreen Avenue in south Corvallis Sunset Park: Southwest 45th Street and Country Club Drive Tunison Park: Southwest Tunison Avenue and Butterfield Drive Village Green Park: Northeast Conifer Boulevard at Dorchester Way Washington Park: 630 N.W. Seventh St. Wildcat (school park): 2701 N.W. Satinwood Park (Wilson School) Willamette Park: Southeast Corvallis at the end of Goodnight Avenue on the Willamette River

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

CORVALLIS AREA Avery Park: Half-mile of wooded chip trail in south Corvallis. Excellent for bird watching as well as pheasant, hawks and Canada geese. Bald Hill Park: West of Corvallis on Oak Creek Road, 450-foot elevation to the summit but views are worth the exertion. Chip Ross Park: Off-road running with strenuous hills and expansive views in north Corvallis. Dan's Trail to McDonald Forest is a favorite. Circle Boulevard: A scenic one-mile bike path to Harrison Boulevard in northwest Corvallis. Starts at the west side of the intersection with Witham Hill Drive. McDonald Forest: Northwest of Corvallis, miles of logging roads on the Oregon State University Research Forest offers a wide variety of running possibilities. Entrances at Oak Creek, Lewisburg Saddle, Soap Creek and Peavy Arboretum. Martin Luther King Jr. Park: Three-quarter-mile bike path and half-mile wood-chip running path through trees in northwest Corvallis. Willamette Park: More than a mile of flat, wide paved and dirt trails along the Willamette River in south Corvallis. 2012-13 OUR TOWN

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Skiing Mount Bachelor: The largest ski area in Oregon, renowned for its powder. 22 miles west of Bend. Ten lifts, 71 runs, 3,365 vertical, 3,683 acres. Average base: 150 to 200 inches. www.mtbachelor.com Mount Hood Meadows: 50 miles east of Portland. Eleven lifts, 85 runs, 2,777 vertical, 2,150 acres. Average base: 430 inches. www.skihood.com Timberline: Features longest skiing season in North America. 50 miles east of Portland on Mount Hood. Six lifts, 41 runs, 3,690 vertical, 1,415 acres. Average base: 175 to 200 inches. www.timberlinelodge.com Mount Hood Ski Bowl: 52 miles east of Portland. Four lifts and five tows, 65 runs, 1,500 vertical, 1,260 acres. Average base: 175 to 200 inches. www.skibowl.com Hoodoo Ski Bowl: Popular day trip for mid-valley residents. 75 miles east of Corvallis. Five lifts, 32 runs, 1,035 vertical, 806 acres. Average base: 175 to 200 inches. Also includes a tubing run. www.hoodoo.com Willamette Pass: 70 miles east of Eugene, just off Oregon Highway 58. Five lifts, 29 runs, 1,563 vertical, 555 acres. Average base: 430 inches. www.willamettepass.com Ski Ashland: Just minutes off Interstate 5 near California border, 20 miles south of Ashland. Four lifts, 23 runs, 1150 vertical, 200 acres. Average base: 285 inches. www.mtashland.com Anthony Lakes: Highest Oregon ski area in elevation, atop the Blue Mountains. 35 miles northwest of Baker City. One lift and one tow, 21 runs, 900 vertical, 300 acres. Average base: 300 inches. www.anthonylakes.com Summit Ski Area: Open for 75 years, the oldest ski area in Northwest. 54 miles east of Portland on Mount Hood. One lift, 206 vertical. www.summitskiarea.com Spout Springs: 40 miles east of Pendleton. Two lifts, 17 runs, 600 vertical, 250 acres. Average base: 300 inches. www.spoutspringsskiresort.com Cooper Spur: 50 miles east of Portland. One double chair lift and one rope tow, 10 runs, 250 vertical, 50 acres. www.cooperspur.com Warner Canyon: 20 miles east of Lakeview. One T-Bar, 730 vertical. Ferguson Ridge: South of Joseph. One T-Bar and one rope tow, 8 runs, 640 vertical.

State and Federal Resources Finding unique, out-of-the-way places in Oregon and surrounding states has never been easier, thanks to the Internet and all of the brochures 2012-13 OUR TOWN

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Public and employees of the Sweet Home Ranger District discuss management activities on a field trip to the Toll Joe Project Area 20 miles east of Sweet Home. available through federal, state, local and private bureaus. Checking with these people first will enhance your outdoor experience by providing information on places to go, regulations, fees and other pertinent facts. A must-have for fully enjoying the outdoors is the "Oregon Atlas and Gazetteer" by DeLorme Mapping. It lists unique geographic areas, camping, boat launching, cycling and scenic drives and natural areas. Also, check out the website www.gorp.com (Great Outdoors Recreation Pages) - it's a popular one that offers brief descriptions of unique natural areas in Oregon and elsewhere. For those who really want to get away from it all, information about 63 cabins formerly used as fire lookouts or to house Forest Service Rangers - available for rent throughout 14 national forests in Oregon and Washington can be seen at www.fs.fed.us/r6/recreation/rentals/index.shtml.

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

Brookings. It covers 17 sites, including the Marys Peak Recreation Area. An annual pass costs $30; a two-year pass costs $50. For more information, call 800-551-6949.

State Parks and Forests Oregon State Parks 725 Summer St. N.E., Suite C, Salem 503-986-0718 Director: Tim Wood Oregon Department of Forestry 2600 State St., Salem 503-945-7200

National Forests The U.S. National Forest Service oversees a number of timberlands in Oregon to ensure environmental protection and commercial sustainability, but they are increasingly managed for recreational values as well. The offices for one of these, the Siuslaw National Forest, is in Corvallis at 3200 SW Jefferson Way; the phone number is 541-750-7000. For detailed information on the location and features of all the national forests in our state, go online to www.fs.fed.us/r6/r6nf.htm.

Bureau of Land Management The largest branch of the U.S. Department of the

ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS Interior manages 16 million acres in Oregon, generally grasslands, sage and other non-forested areas. The BLM, which is almost exclusively in the West, offers many campgrounds, boat ramps and trails into remote areas. For information on each district, see www.or.blm.gov/districts/index.htm

National Wildlife Refuges Oregon has 21 national wildlife refuges where the primary concern is the protection of wildlife. Visitors are welcome, but check with individual refuges for seasonal restrictions. Listed below are two of the more popular refuges in Oregon for mid-valley visitors, plus one just over the border. Finley National Wildlife Refuge: 26208 Finley Refuge Road, Corvallis; 541-757-7236 Malheur National Wildlife Refuge: 36391 Sodhouse Lane, Princeton; 541-493-2612 Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge: 4009 Hill Road, Tulelake, Calif.; 916-667-2231

National Parks Despite its many natural wonders, Oregon has only one national park: Crater Lake (P.O. Box 7, Crater Lake, OR 97604-0007). Generally, full access begins in June and continues through Oct. Entrance fees are $10 by vehicle for seven days. For more information, call 541-594-3100.

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

Swimming Pools ALBANY Albany Community Pool South Albany High School 2150 36th St. S.E. 541-967-4521 During the summer, the pool is open Mon. through Sat. During the school year, it's open during the evenings and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sat. Adult lap swim times are 5:30 to 8 a.m., noon to 1 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. weekdays and 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Sat. Open swims are from 1 to 4 p.m. Mon. through Fri., and 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Mon.

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Kamryn Wu, 10, of Corvallis, turns a control to allow Finally, a border collie blue heeler mix, a chance to snap at the water at the Osborn Aquatic Center’s “Dog Day” at Otter Beach.

Children 6 and over are allowed in the water without an adult during recreation swims. Family swim times are 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wed. and Fri. Children 16 and under must have an adult in the pool with them. The pool also offers swim lessons during the evening year-round and during the days during the summer. The fees are $3.50 for adults, $3 for youths ages 18 and under, $3.25 for seniors ages 55 and over, $10 for families, and children age 3 and under are admitted free. Yearly passes are available for $215/adults, $190/youth, $200/seniors and $365/families.

dents) for adults, $29.25 (residents) or $38.25 (non-residents) for youths ages 6 to 17 and $22.50 (residents) or $27 (non-residents) for children 5 and younger. Season passes cost from $75 to $150 for individuals and $250 to $300 for families (up to four people). Mid-Willamette Family YMCA 3311 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany 541-926-4488 The pool at the YMCA is open year-round. Open swim times change seasonally. A one-day pass costs $10 for adults, $4 for youths ages 17 and under, $7 for seniors ages 60 and over and $15 for families.

COOL! Swanson Park Action Center 705 Railroad St. S.E., Albany 541-917-7751 www.swansoncool.com This outdoor facility, featuring an aquatic play area with slides, lazy river and splash equipment, is open daily during summer months. Open recreational swims are from 1 to 4 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 1 to 5 p.m. Sat. and Sun., and from 5 to 7 p.m. Mon., Wed. and Fri. A number of swimming instruction and exercise classes are also available. Check the website for details. Daily admission fees for Albany residents are $4 for adults, $3.25 for youths ages 6 to 17 and $2.50 for younger children and $2 for observers. Nonresident fees are $5 adults, $4.25 youths ages 6 to 17 and $3 for younger kids. Punch cards (good for 10 visits) cost $36 (residents) or $45 (non-resi2012-13 OUR TOWN

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CORVALLIS Osborn Aquatic Center 1940 N.W. Highland Drive, Corvallis 541-766-7946 james.mellein@ci.corvallis.or.us. This facility features two indoor pools, a large Olympic-sized pool and a small warm-water therapy pool, as well as an outdoor pool open only during the summer. The center offers swim lessons, exercise classes, open recreational swims and private pool rentals. The two outdoor Otter Beach pools feature water toys, a water slide, water channel, diving boards and lap swimming. Admission fees are $4.75 for adults 18 and over, $3.75 for youth ages 7 to 17 and $2.50 for ages 6 and under. Families are $6, plus $2 per extra swimmer (Fri. through Sun.). Go to the city of Corvallis website at www.ci.corvallis.or.us and type "Osborn Aquatic Center" in the search box for more information on passes, private rental rates and current swimming schedules.

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

LEBANON Lebanon Community Pool 1800 S. Fifth St. 541-259-7946 www.lebanonpool.org The Lebanon pool is open year-round. Open swims are from 1 to 3 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mon. through Sat., 1 to 3 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 7 to 9:30 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 2 to 4 p.m. Fees are $2.75 for adults, $2.25 for youth ages 17 and under and seniors over age 60, free for children 5 and under, and $8 for families (six or fewer) plus $1 for each additional member. Nonresident fees are $3.25, $2.75 and $12 respectively.

PHILOMATH Clemens Community Pool Philomath High School 2054 Applegate St. 2012-13 OUR TOWN

541-929-3584 www.philomath.k12.or.us/pool The pool is open year around; swim classes are available. Lap swimming is from 8 to 9 p.m. Mon., Wed., Fri., 12 to 1 p.m., Tue. and Thur., and 9 to 10 a.m. Sat. Open swim times are 1 to 3 p.m. Mon. and Thur. Admission costs $3.75 for adults, $2.75 for ages 18 and under and seniors, $8 for families. Ten or 20 visit punch cards and summer memberships are available. For more information, go online to www.philomath.k12.or.us/pool.

Cleveland Avenue and 14th Street. Two public courts. Oregon State University: Along Washington Way just north of Gill Coliseum and Prothro Field. Four covered courts. OSU identification required for use. Tennis West: 6880 S.W. West Hills Road. Two indoor, two outdoor private courts. Reservations: 541-929-6212. Timberhill Tennis Club: 2775 N.W. 29th St. Six indoor, two outdoor private courts. Reservations: 541-753-1043.

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Sweet Home Community Pool 1641 Long St. 541-367-7169 The pool is open year-around and offers swim classes for all ages. Lap swimming is available from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Mon., Wed. and Fri.; 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tue. and Thur.; 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mon.; and 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Mon., Wed. and Thur. Recreation swim times are 7 to 9 p.m. Fri. The cost is $3.50 for adults, $3.25 for seniors and $3 for youth ages 18 and under; family (for up to 4 family members including one adult) are $10. Twenty-punch passes are $50 for youth ages 18 and under; $55 for seniors; and $60 for adults. Annual passes are $300 for a family of 4; $235 for adults; $195 for seniors and youth 18 and under.

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

Tennis ALBANY Albany Tennis Club: 1424 27th Ave. S.W. Four outdoor and three indoor, private courts. Reservations: 541-926-2513. Burkhart Park: 550 Burkhart St. S.W. Public courts. Eleanor Hackleman Park: 654 Pine St. S.E. One lighted, public court. Henderson Park: 833 Calapooia St. S.W. Public court. Linn-Benton Community College: 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W. Four lighted, public courts. South Albany High School: 3705 Columbus St. S.E. Three public courts. West Albany High School: 1130 Queen Ave. S.W. Four public courts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Walking Bald Hill Walkers 541-766-6959 Walks are about 2 miles long. Meet at the parking lot near the pedestrian crossing on 53rd Street near the Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 N.W. 53rd St. in Corvallis, 3:30 p.m. Mon.

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

Advocacy Albany Area Right to Life 541-928-8706 Established to promote the sanctity and value of every human life from the moment of conception to one's natural death. Meets third Thur., 7 p.m.; call for location. Albany Peace Seekers 541-928-7013 Email: albanypeaceseekers@q.com Advocates and activists for local and global peace and justice. • Lakeside Center, 2180 54th Ave. S.E., Albany 9 a.m. (third Sat.; no meetings in July or Aug.) Association of Retired Oregon Public Employees Gerry Olson, 541-752-0210 Promotes the economic and social welfare of Oregon PERS retirees. • Corvallis Elks Lodge, 1400 N.W. Ninth St. Noon (second Tue., alternate months) Community Alliance for Diversity 541-602-5194 408 S.W. Monroe Ave., M210C, Corvallis Email: ahood@alliancefordiversity.org Community-based organization serving as a catalyst to create and sustain a healthy multicultural community. Corvallis Alternatives to War www.alt2war.org Community group working to promote peace and justice and oppose illegal wars. Sponsors 5 p.m. daily vigil at Benton County Courthouse, 120 N.W. Fourth St. Co-sponsors Second Saturday Benefit Concerts at Sunnyside Up Café, 116 N.W. Third St., eight months a year. Has an electronic mailing list to promote events and topical discussion. Corvallis HOUR Exchange 541-224-7752 Email: hourexchange@peak.org www.hourexchange.org Builds community networks and increases commerce between individuals by exchanging local currency.

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Amber Johnson of Lebanon dances with Logan Williams of Silverton during the Lebanon Square Circlers’ new dancers dance at the Lebanon IOOF Hall. • Westminster House, 101 N.W. 23rd St., Corvallis 5:30 p.m. (first Tue.)

leaders, groups and individuals working for sustainability. Call for details.

Corvallis Independent Business Alliance 541-752-0047 www.corvallisiba.org Voluntary, cooperative effort of independent, local businesses that use education, networking, advocacy and citizen involvement to help the community prosper and contribute to a diverse, healthy and stable local economy.

Corvallis Secular Society 541-754-2557 www.corvallissecular.org Promotes secular humanism, a world view free from supernatural and paranormal beliefs. • Corl House, 3975 N.W. Witham Hill Drive, Corvallis 2 p.m. (third Sat.)

Corvallis Matters 541-753-0012 Email: corvallismatters@aol.com Group facilitating communication among city

Downtown Corvallis Association 460 S.W. Madison Ave., Suite 9 541-754-6624 www.downtowncorvallis.org 2012-13 OUR TOWN

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Membership organization focused on keeping downtown strong and vibrant through business support, downtown advocacy and economic development services. • Cloud & Kelly's Public House, 126 S.W. First St. 8 a.m. (third Wed.) Friends of the Albany Public Library 541-917-7580 Promotes library usage, sponsors programs and raises funds for books, special equipment and furnishings for the library. • Albany Public Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E. Noon (second Fri., Sept. to May) Friends of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library 645 N.W. Monroe Ave. 541-766-6928 Email: friends.thebestlibrary@gmail.com http://thebestlibraryfriends.org All-volunteer organization that raises money to enrich the public libraries of Alsea, Corvallis, Monroe and Philomath. • Annual meeting held second weekend of June at 1:30 p.m., following Random Review. Friends of the Scio Library Promotes library usage. • Scio City Hall, 38957 N.W. First Ave. 7 p.m. (first Mon.) Friends of the Sweet Home Library 541-367-5007 Supports library programs and operates a used bookstore at 1242 Main St. in Sweet Home. • Sweet Home Public Library, 1101 13th Ave. 5:30 p.m. (third Mon. in Jan., March, May, July, Sept. and Nov.) Linn-Benton RSVP 541-812-0849 www.communityservices.us/rsvp.htm bfox@communityservices.us RSVP volunteers contribute their time and talents to local nonprofits that serve community needs. • Two Rivers Market, Suite 2A, 250 Broadalbin S.W., Albany Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon. through Thur. Majestic Theatre Management Inc. 541-758-7827 www.majestic.org Nonprofit, member-owned organization committed to operating Corvallis' Majestic Theatre (opened in 1913) as a quality performing arts facility. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 541-829-3023 Promotes civil rights and encourages the social, economic and political progress of all people. • Westminster House, 101 N.W. 23rd St., Corvallis; everyone welcome 2012-13 OUR TOWN

7 p.m. (second Thur.) National Organization for Women Organization dedicated to achieving equality for all women. http://www.now.org/chapters/write.html?code=O R0020&display_name=Corvallis+NOW Oregon Retired Educators Association, LinnBenton Chapter Carla Mundt, president, 541-967-1294 Promotes the social, professional and economic status of retired educators and encourages service to the community. • 1 p.m. (third Tue.); call for location Oregon State University Women's Center 541-737-3186 oregonstate.edu/womenscenter Resource center, referrals and advocacy for empowering women. Out N About Youth 541-908-2474 outnaboutyouth@gmail.com Adult-led group for Benton-Linn high-school-age gay, lesbian, bi and trans youth. • First United Methodist Church, 1165 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis, Room 219 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (Thurs.) Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays (P-FLAG) 541-782-8829 Email: pflagcorvallisalbany@gmail.com www.jam-assoc.com/PFLAG, www.PFLAG.org Provides opportunities for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity. • First United Methodist Church, 1165 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis 7 p.m. (fourth Mon.) Philomath Community Foundation Email: information@philomathcommunity foundation.org www.philomathcommunityfoundation.org P.O. Box 1000, Philomath, OR 97370 Committed to serving, enriching and enhancing the community and its citizens. • Philomath Police Department, community meeting room, 1010 Applegate St. 5:30 to 7 p.m.(first Mon.)

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

Arts Alsea Valley Artisans Email: fmstout@peak.org www.alseavalleyartisans.com Promotes and encourages the arts and artisans in the Alsea Valley. • Alsea Community Library, 19192 Alsea Highway 7 p.m. (second Thur.) CALYX, Inc. 541-753-9384 Email: info@calyxpress.org www.calyxpress.org Nonprofit publisher of fine art and literature by women. Linn County Arts Guild 541-258-4074 Email: leag@linncountyartsguild.org www.linncountyartsguild.org Encourage artists to come together, exchange ideas and develop a supportive culture throughout Linn County. • Santiam Travel Station, 750 Third St., Lebanon 6:30 p.m. (second Mon.) Memorial Union Concourse Gallery 541-737-6371 Email: susan.bourque@oregonstate.edu http://mu.oregonstate.edu/art-gallery/ A fine arts gallery featuring artwork by local, national and international artists. • Located in the Memorial Union, Oregon State University. Open 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mon. through Fri.; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. and Sun.

Planned Parenthood Legislative Action Team 541-342-6042, Ext. 35 Email: nichi.masters@ppcw.org www.choiceadvocates.org The political arm of Planned Parenthood engages in educational and electoral activity, including public education campaigns, grassroots organizing, and legislative advocacy. • Call for meeting time and place. SCORE Chapter 460 503-370-2896

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Oregon State University Craft Center 541-737-2937 Email: craftcenter@oregonstate.edu http://mu.oregonstate.edu/craftcenter An arts facility offering classes and open studio in glass, ceramics, photography, fine woodworking, fibers, jewelry, fine art and more. • Located at the Memorial Union East, Snell Hall, Jefferson Way Open 1 to 10 p.m. (Mon. through Fri.); 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sat. and Sun.) Valley Viewfinders Camera Club Email: info@valleyviewfinders.org http://valleyviewfinders.org Promotes learning opportunities, image sharing, friendly competition and personal involvement for all skill levels in a relaxed atmosphere. • Albany Public Library, 2450 14th Ave S.E. 7 to 9 p.m. (second and fourth Thur., Sept. to June) Vistas & Vineyards 541-929-4719 Email: kmitchell@peak.org http://vistasandvineyards.wordpress.com/ Plein aire painting group • Meets Wed. mid-May to mid-Oct. at scheduled sites in the Willamette Valley. Call for more information. Willamette Valley Puppeteers 541-812-0410 Email: dlhlibrary@aol.com http://wvpuppeteers.weebly.com Puppeteers of America guild for persons interested in puppetry as a performing art and educational tool.

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

Cultural Crossroads International 541-737-5041 Email: crossroadsOSU@gmail.com http://oregonstate.edu/international/crossroads/ Provides friendship and language assistance programs and activities for Oregon State University international students, visiting faculty and their families - including English-language groups for everyone, and conversational English classes for international women - during OSU's academic year. • Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, 333

N.W. 35th St., Corvallis Conversation classes, 9:15 a.m. (Tue. and Thur.) • Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center, 128 S.W. Ninth St. English-language groups, 4 p.m. (Tues.) and 1 p.m. (Fri.) Willamette Valley Filipino Association 541-928-8775 or 541-757-7728 Open to anyone interested in knowing more about the Filipino people and Philippine culture.

Education The Arts Center 700 S.W. Madison Ave. 541-754-1551 www.theartscenter.net The center runs art exhibits in two galleries, and an art shop. Clearinghouse for art information. Offers in-house arts classes. Participates in partnerships with the Corvallis School District and Samaritan Health Services. Offers seven-week summer program focusing on arts and culture activities for children. Benton County Foundation 541-753-1603 Email: bcf@peak.org www.bentoncountyfoundation.org The Benton County Foundation began in 1953 as a community foundation with a mission to build community philanthropy by establishing endowments, prudently investing the funds received and distributing a portion of the earnings annually to benefit the communities, especially the youth in Benton County. Benton County 4-H 541-766-6750 http://extension.oregonstate.edu/benton Oregon State University Benton County Extension Service Office, 1849 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis Youth development program and clubs for K-12 youth. Clubs meet during the year; school programs and special interest. Meeting days, times and locations vary. Benton Literacy Council Email: bentonliteracy@copper.net Offers free tutoring for Benton County adults who want to improve their literacy skills, and a summer reading program for children in grades 1 through 5 to prepare for the following school year. Perry Niskanen, director. Beta Sigma Phi www.betasigmaphi.org Women's international organization whose motto is "Life, learning and friendship." Corvallis Public Schools Foundation 541-757-5857 www.cpsfoundation.org

Unites donor interest with Corvallis School District needs through communication and comprehensive donation administration. Corvallis Toastmasters 541-929-2374 or 541-929-2973 Participation in Toastmasters improves public communication skills and subsequently listening, communication and leadership skills. • Market of Choice, 922 N.W. Circle Blvd. Avery Club 7900, 12 to 1 p.m. (Tues.) • Market of Choice, 922 N.W. Circle Blvd. Corvallis Club 395, 6 to 7:45 p.m. (Mon.); email dottie533@peak.org • Oregon State University Crop Science Building (Room 109), 30th Street and Campus Way Oregon State Club 3722, 11:50 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Fri.) Delta Kappa Gamma Society Elaine Hall, 541-929-2790 Active and retired women educators who provide financial and professional support to women teachers and prospective teachers. Meets third Saturday (except June and July), 9:30 a.m.; call for meeting places. Greater Albany Council PTA 541-259-4778 ptastitcher@centurytel.net oregonpta.org Meets four times each year at Pizza Hut, 2215 14th Ave, S.E., Albany. Call for next meeting time. Hannah's Hope Alicia Jacob, 541-752-7624 Email: hannahshopecap@webs.com hannahshopecap.webs.com Nonprofit group working to raise community awareness of child assault and bullying in schools, and to bring the International Center for Assault to Corvallis and surrounding areas. Oregon Association of Education for Young Children, Linn-Benton Chapter 541-752-2868 Provides professional development for early childhood educators. Oregon State University Academy for Lifelong Learning 541-737-9405 (message) Email: ALL@all-osuaa.org http://www.all-osuaa.org Organization for mature adults who embrace learning as a lifelong process (arts, science, issues, history, cultures). Two-hour classes held Tue., Wed. and Thur. during fall, winter and spring terms at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 S.W. West Hills Road, Corvallis. Associated with the OSU Alumni Association, but OSU affiliation not required. Oregon State University-Linn County Master Gardeners 541-967-3871 2012-13 OUR TOWN

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS http://extension.oregonstate.edu/linn/ linn-county-master-gardener-demonstration -garden • Linn County Demonstration Garden, 3700 Knox Butte Road Meet with Master Gardener volunteers Fri., 9 to 11 a.m. in summer, 1 to 3 p.m. in spring and fall Special Education Advisory Committee 541-757-5752 Email: kim.aust@corvallis.k12.or.us www.csd509j.net A resource group for parents who are interested in special education programs provided by the Corvallis School District. • Western View Center, 1435 S.W. 35th St., Corvallis Meeting dates to be announced Start Making a Reader Today (SMART) 541-726-3302, 541-754-1446, or 541-753-0822 www.getsmartoregon.org Volunteers read with students in kindergarten through third grade one hour a week during the school year. Volunteers needed at area schools; apply at website.

Environment Albany-Corvallis Farmers Markets 541-740-1542 www.locallygrown.org Organizes and promotes outdoor Farmers Markets from mid-April to late Nov. See the "Leisure Activities" section for details on weekly markets. Audubon Society of Corvallis Email: Audubon.Corvallis@gmail.com www.audubon.corvallis.or.us Promotes education about and conservation of wildlife and the natural environment. Operates the Hesthavn Nature Center and surrounding trails. • First Presbyterian Church, 114 S.W. Eighth St. 7 p.m. (third Thur., Sept. to May) Benton Soil and Water Conservation District 456 S.W. Monroe Ave., Suite 110, Corvallis 541-753-7208 www.bentonswcd.org Directors, staff and volunteers provide education and technical assistance to landowners with conservation concerns. Informal education programs and information are available related to agriculture, livestock, forestry, habitat restoration, water quality, soil quality, weed control, 4-H/youth development, community development and other local resource issues. • 456 S.W. Monroe Ave., Suite 110, Corvallis 6:30 p.m. (first Mon.) Chintimini Wildlife Center 541-745-5324 www.chintiminiwildlife.org 2012-13 OUR TOWN

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People make their way through a crowded Farmers Market in Corvallis on a Saturday in 2012. Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing care for injured and orphaned wildlife and educating the public. Conservation Biology Institute 541-757-0687 www.consbio.org Supports conservation of biological diversity through collaborative research, education, planning and community service. Corvallis Environmental Center 541-753-9211 www.corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org 214 S.W. Monroe Ave. Provides education, outreach and advocacy on local environmental issues, nature education and volunteer opportunities. Volunteers always needed. Corvallis Sustainability Coalition www.sustainablecorvallis.org A network of local organizations and individual volunteers working together to create a sustainable community. See website for meeting dates. Corvallis Tilth Organic Gardeners 541-758-0316 Dedicated holistic gardeners committed to a healthy and non-toxic environment. Monthly meetings on second Sundays; call for details. Linn Soil and Water Conservation District 33935 Highway 99E, Suite C, Tangent 541-926-2483 www.linnswcd.oacd.org Directors, staff and volunteers provide education and technical assistance to landowners with

conservation concerns. Informal education programs and information are available related to agriculture, livestock, water quality, forestry, energy, community development and other local resource issues. • Meets the second Tue., 7 p.m. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Bill Richardson, 541-929-3011 or brichardson@rmef.org www.rmef.org Works to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife and their habitat. • Pizza King, 231 Lyon St. S.E., Albany 6:30 p.m. (first Mon., except summer) Friends of Marys Peak 541-752-1303 www.maryspeak.org Seeking permanent protection for Marys Peak and its natural, historical and recreational value through the establishment of a park. Friends of Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex 541-757-7236, ext. 224 Email: secretary.friends@gmail.com www.friendswvnwrc.org Support organization to provide outreach and volunteer assistance for the mid-valley national wildlife refuges: Ankeny, Baskett Slough and William L. Finley. Operates the Wild Goose Nature Store in the headquarters building at Finley NWR from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fri. through Sun. • Finley NWR headquarters building (location subject to change in winter months) 6 to 8 p.m. (second Tue.)

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Greenbelt Land Trust 541-752-9609 www.greenbeltlandtrust.org Group works to secure and protect in perpetuity open space that preserves natural beauty, protects habitats, and provides a connection to the natural world. Marys Peak Chapter of the Izaak Walton League 541-745-5471 Dedicated to wise stewardship of the land and its resources. Meets irregularly; call for details. Marys Peak Group of the Sierra Club 541-230-1970 Email: bruce.encke@hp.com http://www.oregon.sierraclub.org/groups/marys_ peak/ Active in conservation, trail work and politics. Outings and local hikes every week throughout the year. Marys River Watershed Council 541-758-7597 Email: coordinator@mrwc.net www.mrwc.org Promotes ecologically and economically sound sustainability and improvement of the watershed's natural resources and environmental quality. Native Plant Society of Oregon, Corvallis Chapter 541-754-0893 Email: co_president@NPSOregon.org http://corvallis.npsoregon.org/ Promotes education, outreach and appreciation of the native flora of the surrounding area, with presentations on restoration, gardening and the propagation of native vegetation. • Avery House, 1200 S.W. Avery Park Drive, 7:30 p.m. (second Mon., Oct. through May; field trips in spring and summer) The Natural Step/Corvallis 541-752-3517 Email: maureentnf@peak.org www.naturalstepusa.org Network provides framework-based sustainability assessments, planning, events and training for businesses, organizations and communities. Call or email for meeting times and locations.

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State Resource Inventory Coordiantor Scott Robbins lets go of the meaurement pole while Tom Snyder, Benton County NRCS District Conservationist, reads the snow sample while taking snow measurements in Santiam Pass. /index.html The refuge offers numerous hiking trails, a scenic driving route, excellent wildlife viewing opportunities, interpretive and educational programs, special events and a variety of volunteer opportunities.

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

• New China Buffet, 1720 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis, 6 p.m. (second Wed., Sept. to June)

Fraternal Benton County Shrine Club 541-757-8732 Coordinates the Marys Peak Trek for support of Shriners Children's Hospital. • New China Buffet, 1720 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis 6 p.m. (second Wed., Sept. to June) Bruce Commandery Temple No. 3, Knights Templar (York Rite Masons) 541-757-9034 Christian Masonic order that sponsors the K.T. Eye Fund and Holy Land Pilgrimage for ministers,

Wildlife Stewardship Program 541-766-6750 http://4hwildlifestewards.org/ 4-H Wildlife Stewards are trained volunteers and educators who assist students and teachers in creating, using and sustaining wildlife habitats on school grounds for science learning. William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge 541-757-7236 http://www.fws.gov/WillametteValley/complex

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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS and welcomes Masons who have advanced beyond Cryptic Mason in York Rite. • Corvallis Masonic Lodge, 306 S.W. Madison Ave. 7:30 p.m. (fourth Thur., Sept. to June) Charity Grange No. 103 541-369-2471 Rural/urban community service organization with a special interest in agriculture-related issues. • Charity Grange Hall, Bond Butte Drive (southwest of Brownsville) Grange meetings, 8 p.m. (first Fri.) Social night with potluck dinner, 6:30 p.m. (third Fri.); community dinner, 1 p.m. (last Sun.). Call to confirm. Corvallis Masonic Lodge No. 14 541-753-4370 http://www.corvallislodge14.org Fraternal body (AF&AM) that welcomes all Masons and inquiries from aspirants to Freemasonry. • Corvallis Masonic Hall, 306 S.W. Madison Ave. 7:30 p.m. (first and third Wed., Sept. to June) Eagles 541-926-6622 or 541-971-9463 (auxiliary) Email: eaglesclub@comcast.net Social lodge for members and their guests. Supports many national, state and local charities. • Albany Eagles Lodge, 127 Broadalbin St. N.W. Lodge meetings, 8 p.m. (Tuesday) Auxiliary meetings, 7:30 p.m. (first and third Tues. and every Fri. and Sat. night for dinner and dancing to live music) East Linn Masonic Lodge No. 44 541-258-5404 Fraternal organization for men. • Lebanon Masonic Hall, 725 Second St. 7:30 p.m. (second Thur., Sept. to June) Elks Lodge Benevolent protective fraternal organization committed to community service and charitable efforts. • Corvallis: 1400 N.W. Ninth St., 541-758-0222 7 p.m. (Thur.) • Lebanon: 633 Park St., 541-258-3211 7:30 p.m. (Wed.) • Sweet Home: 440 Osage St., 541-367-3559 7 p.m. (Wed.) Fairmount Grange 252 541-967-0353 or 541-207-2105 http://www.fairmountgrange.org/ Family and fraternal organization with roots in agriculture and community service, promoting rural quality of life. • Fairmount Grange Hall, 835 North Albany Road N.W., Albany 2012-13 OUR TOWN

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Ferguson Chapter No. 5, Royal Arch Masons (York Rite) 541-752-2281 Fraternal body of Master Masons who have advanced to the Royal Arch; other York Rite Masons and aspirants welcome. • Corvallis Masonic Hall, 306 S.W. Madison Ave. 7:30 p.m. (third Mon., Sept. to June)

Marys River Masonic Lodge No. 221, AF&AM marysriver221@gmail.com www.corvallismasons.org Fraternal lodge of Freemasons dedicated to service to community and country. • Corvallis Masonic Temple, 306 S.W. Madison Ave. 7:30 p.m. (second Mon., Sept. to June)

Independent Order of Odd Fellows 541-752-3023 http://www.ioof.org/ Fraternal organization based on friendship, love and truth to provide charitable assistance to those in need. • Corvallis Odd Fellows Hall, 223 S.W. Second St. 7 p.m. (first and third Tues.); preceded by 6 p.m. social hour Job's Daughters Cheryl Leckie, 541-929-5874 For girls ages 10 to 20 who have Masonic family connections. • Corvallis Masonic Hall, 306 S.W. Madison Ave. 7 p.m. (second and fourth Wed., Sept. to June) Knights of Columbus 541-926-4699 Email: covino1@comcast.net www.kofc.org Fraternal service organization for Catholic men. Projects focus on church, family, community and youth. • St. Mary's Parish, 706 Ellsworth St. S.W., Albany 7 p.m. (first Wed., except summer) Lacomb Grange No. 907 541-258-3259 Family, fraternal organization with roots in agriculture and community service, promoting rural quality of life. • 34000 block of East Lacomb Road 7:30 p.m. (second Fri.), preceded by 6:30 p.m. potluck Linn County Shrine Club All Shriners and their wives welcome. • American Legion Hall, 1215 Pacific Blvd. S.E., Albany Hospitality hour, 6 p.m. (fourth Wed.), followed by 7 p.m. dinner Marys River Grange http://marysrivergrange.org/ Family fraternal organization founded in 1867, with roots in agriculture and community service and the well-being of rural communities. • Grange Hall, 24707 Grange Hall Road, Philomath 6:30 p.m. potluck, followed by meeting at 7 p.m.

Morning Star Grange No. 311 541-926-6758 or 541-926-3646 Email: dshdeck@aol.com Family fraternal and community service organization that promotes well-being of rural and small-town communities. • Grange Hall, 38794 Morning Star Road N.E., Albany 6:30 p.m. potluck, followed by business meeting at 7:30 p.m. (first Mon.) Social night, fourth Sat.; call for time and location Optimists Club 541-730-0930 Supports local children's programs. • Sizzler Restaurant, 2148 Santiam Highway S.E., Albany Noon (Tues.) Order of the Eastern Star Email: grattans@comcast.net www.oregonoes.org Society of the Masonic family that welcomes all Star members and Masons and their wives. • Masonic Hall, 431 First Ave. S.W., Albany Barzillai Chapter, 7:30 p.m. (fourth Tue., except June and Dec.: first Friday) 541-757-3805 (Corvallis) • Masonic Hall, 306 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis St. Mary's Chapter, 7:30 p.m. (second Tue., Sept. to June) • Masonic Hall, 725 S. Second St., Lebanon Marguerite Chapter, 7:30 p.m. (first Mon., Oct. to June; second Mon., Sept.) Order of the Moose 541-451-8039 Fraternal order with programs that encourage family participation involving sports, recreation and other activities. • Moose Lodge, 4070 Santiam Highway, Lebanon Organization meeting for enrollment of new candidates, 6 p.m. (first Thur.) Regional Order of the Moose meetings, 6 p.m. (first and second Thur.) Members meeting, 6:30 p.m. (first Sat.) Women's group meetings, 6:30 p.m. (second, third and fourth Wed.) Bingo on Friday at 6:30 p.m.; breakfast on Sunday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Oregon Council No. 2, Cryptic Masons (York Rite) 541-757-9034 or 541-752-2281 Fraternal body of Masons who have advanced beyond Royal Arch in York Rite; other Cryptic Masons welcome. • Corvallis Masonic Hall, 306 S.W. Madison Ave. 7:30 p.m. (third Mon., Sept. to June) Royal Neighbors of America Camp No. 10748 541-367-5646 • Sweet Home Genealogy Library, 1223 Kalmia St. 11 a.m. (third Tues.) Social Rebekah Lodge No. 73 541-929-2296 Fraternal branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. • 148 N. 13th St., Philomath 7:30 p.m. (second and fourth Wed., Sept. to June) 7 p.m., bingo (second and fourth Sat.) St. John's Masonic Lodge No. 17 541-926-0818 • Masonic Hall, 431 First Ave. S.W., Albany 7:30 p.m. (third Tue.)

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John Buchanan of Albany, center, helps build a carousel mechanism with friends Rick Biernat and Ed Henze in North Albany.

Historical Albany Regional Museum 541-967-7122 Email: armuseum@peak.org www.armuseum.com Volunteers help operate nonprofit museum and collect, preserve and exhibit local historical objects at the museum. • Albany Regional Museum, 136 Lyon St. S. Board meetings, noon (first Tues.) American Rosie the Riveter Association 541-791-9124 Email: blueskylle@q.com The members of the ARRA honor the women workers of the home front during World War II. Call for meeting times. Benton County Genealogical Society 541-754-7623 Email: foxma@peak.org www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~orbentgs Encourages the study of family history through mutual support and the exchange of information. • College United Methodist Church, 1123 Main St., Philomath 10 a.m. (second Sat., Sept. to June) Benton County Historical Society & Museum 541-929-6230 http://www.bentoncountymuseum.org/ Dedicated to the preservation of local history and material relating to the county's history and culture.

Boston Mill Society 541-491-3611 Email: gr.harrison@comcast.net www.bostonmill.org Group working in partnership with Oregon State Parks to develop Thompson's Mills State Heritage Site as a living history museum and interpretive center. • Thompson's Mills, 32655 Boston Mill Drive, Shedd Call for meeting times. Children's Farm Home Archive and Historical Society Committee 541-758-5953 Email: cgalvin@trilliumfamily.org www.trilliumfamily.org Volunteer organization that catalogs and preserves the history of the Children's Farm Home. • Children's Farm Home Chapel, 4455 N.E. Highway 20, Corvallis 1 p.m. (Tue.) Corvallis Historic Auto Club 541-757-3382 majeb@comcast.net Encourages interest in classic cars, their preservation, restoration and related activities. • Consumers Power Inc., 6990 S.W. West Hills Road., Corvallis 7 p.m. (most fourth Mon.) Call to confirm meeting information.

Daughters of the American Revolution Promotes patriotic endeavors, historical preservation, education and scholarships. Also owns and operates five museums in Oregon. • Winema Chapter, Corvallis 541-745-7175 Email: carsally@gmail.com Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, 333 N.W. 35th St., Corvallis (lounge) 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (first Wed., Sept. to May) • Linn Chapter, Albany 541-466-3282 or 541-928-9067 Alterra Villas at Courtyard, 1929 Grand Prairie Road S.E., Albany 11 a.m. (second Tue., Sept. to June) • Santiam Chapter, Lebanon 541-258-6666 Email: reppeto@oregonisonline.com Korner Kitchen, 940 S. Main St. 12:30 p.m. (fourth Wed.) Lebanon Genealogical Society 541-928-8926 or 541-258-5062 www.usgennet.org/usa/or/town/lebanon • Lebanon Public Library, 55 Academy St. 12:30 p.m. (first Fri.) Linn County Historical Society 541-926-4680 Email: gr.harrison@comcast.net Encourages the preservation of local, Linn County and Oregon history. Meetings are at Lakeside Center, Mennonite Village, Albany; call for details. 2012-13 OUR TOWN

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Linn County Pioneer Association 541-466-5656 Email: LCPA1887@centurytel.net www.facebook.com/pages/Linn-County-PioneerAssociation-125-Years-Picnics-andPioneers/129925490354612 Hosts annual Linn County Pioneer Picnic in June at Brownsville Pioneer Park; also operates the Pioneer Picture Gallery, a collection of photographs that date from the late 1800s to the present. • Brownsville Library, 146 Spaulding Ave. 7 p.m. (third Tue., Oct., Jan. to May) Linn Genealogical Society 541-791-1618 Email: linngensociety@lgsoregon.org query4lgs@lgsoregon.org Researches and shares genealogical and historical information and operates extensive historical and genealogical research room at the Albany Public Library. • Albany Public Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E. 1 p.m. (first Sat.) Monteith Historical Society 541-928-0911 Dedicated to restoration and maintenance of Albany’s first frame-built house by Monteith brothers. • Monteith House, 517 Second St. S.W., Albany 7 p.m. (second Mon.) Scio Historical Society 503-394-2199 www.facebook.com/pages/Scio-HistoricalSociety/185209858166322 • Scio Depot Museum, 39004 N.E. First St. 7 p.m. (third Tue.) • Open May to Oct. from 1 to 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Sweet Home Genealogical Society 541-367-5034 Email: shgs@centurytel.net http://shgenealogy.com/ Dedicated to family history research and maintaining genealogy library. Library materials available 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Tue./Wed./Sat.), 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Thur. and Fri.) and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (fourth Tue.). Annual workshop on the third weekend of March. Contact for information. • Sweet Home Genealogical Library, 1223 Kalmia St. 1 p.m. (third Sat.)

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www.albanyfitwalkers.org Sponsors family-oriented, noncompetitive walking events focusing on health, recreation and fun. • Brookdale Villas Courtyard, Craft Room A, 1929 Grand Prairie Road S.E. 7 p.m. (second Wed.); some summer meetings are replaced by walks; call for information. Albany Rose Society Annette Perry, 541-926-1773 • Alterra Villas at Courtyard, 1929 Grand Prairie Road S.E. 7 p.m. (third Tue., alternate months from Feb. to Oct.) American Sewing Guild www.willamettevalleysewing.com Albany • Night Needles, 6 to 8 p.m., third Wed., Oregon Sew & Vac, 401 First Ave. N.W. Embroidery Explorers, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., fourth Thur., Ray’s Food Place, 621 Hickory St. N.W. • Sunshine Stitchers, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., fourth Thur., Rich’s Sew & Vac, 2506 Santiam Highway Corvallis • Sew Enthused, 10 a.m. to noon, second Sat., 621 N.W. Harman Lane. Beaver State Corvette Club 541-928-0875 www.beaverstatecorvetteclub.com Social club for Corvette owners. • Ciddici’s Pizza, 133 Fifth Ave. S.E., Albany 6:30 p.m. (second Tue.) Benton Bowmen 541-926-7346 or 541-753-3729 www.bentonbowmen.com Indoor recreational range shooting opportunities for archers of all interests and skill levels. The club also has an outdoor range near Wren for member use. • Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 S.W. 53rd St., Corvallis 7:45 to 9 p.m. (Wed., Dec.-Mar.) Brownsville Stitchery 541-466-5961 A community of stitchers, handwork and quilting circles. Drop-ins welcome; no admission fees. • Brownsville Community Library, Kirk Room, 146 Spaulding Ave. 1 to 3 p.m. (Wed.)

Albany Duplicate Bridge Club 541-929-4052 • Albany First United Methodist Church, 1115 28th Ave. S.W. 12:30 p.m. (Mon./Thur.); 7 p.m. (Tue.)

Chintimini Kennel Club 541-752-5314 chintiminikennelclub.com Meets third Tue. except July and Dec., 7 p.m., Red Carriage House, Benton County Fairgrounds. 110 S.W. 53rd St., Corvallis.

Albany Fitwalkers Volkssport 541-926-7890 Email: pjwesterberg@comcast.net

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tml Information on grading, pricing and storing world coins; free coins for juniors; coin auctions. • Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave. 6:30 p.m. (first Mon.) Corvallis Duplicate Bridge Club 541-757-3221 http://www.albanycorvallisbridgeclub.org Conducts weekly duplicate bridge games sanctioned by the American Contract Bridge League and weekly newcomer game; lessons available. • 1 p.m. Tue., 7 p.m. Wed., 7 p.m., Fri., Corvallis Elks, 1400 N.W. Ninth St. Cost: $5. Corvallis Garden Club 541-753-8550 Promotes and encourages the art of gardening and study of horticulture. • 1 p.m. (second Thur.), call for location Corvallis Historic Auto Club 541-757-3382 majeb@comcast.net Encourages interest in classic cars, their preservation, restoration and related activities. • Consumers Power Inc., 6990 S.W. West Hills Road., Corvallis 7 p.m. (most fourth Mon.) Call to confirm meeting information. Corvallis Horseshoe Club 541-758-4531 E-mail: kilgorel@aol.com Horseshoe pitching for fun and tournament play. • Avery Park (horseshoe courts), Corvallis 4 p.m. (Wed.) Corvallis Juggling and Unicycling Club 541-758-7246 www.onewheelwonders.com All ages and skill levels welcome; chaperones required for those under 15. Bring a helmet and sturdy shoes; all other equipment provided. All participants and spectators must have a signed waiver which can be found online. • Wilson Elementary School, 2710 N.W. Satinwood St. 5 to 6:30 p.m. (Mon.) Corvallis New Horizons Band 541-754-6098 E-mail: ken.oefelein@gmail.com www.corvallisnewhorizonsband.org Concert band that welcomes all players of band instruments, from beginners to advanced. • Meets from 6:15-8 p.m. on Thursdays. Call for location information. Corvallis Rose Society 541-752-3755 E-mail: info@corvallisrosesociety.org. www.corvallisrosesociety.org Anyone who enjoys roses is welcome. Group sponsors an annual rose show in June and helps

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS maintain Avery Park’s Rose Garden. • Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave. 7 p.m. (third Thurs., Sept., Nov., Jan., Mar., May) Enduring A’s 541-926-3972 For people interested in the restoration and preservation of Model A Fords. • Albany Main Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E. 7 p.m. (first Wed.) Heart of the Valley Astronomers 541-990-2710 E-mail: garrysteffy@comcast.net www.hvaastronomy.com For those interested in learning, exploring and enjoying the night sky. • Scott Zimbrick Memorial Fire Station, 4950 N.W. Fair Oaks Drive, Corvallis. 7 p.m. (first Tues.) High Steppin’ Country Dance Club 541-491-3606, 541-926-1159 or 503-482-7277 Email: hotcountry@comcast.net highsteppincountry.com Country dance club formed to encourage and promote country/western dancing in the Willamette Valley. • Dances at 7:30 p.m. at the Corvallis Elks Lodge, 1400 N.W. Ninth St. (third Sat., except Dec. on New Year’s Eve.) • Meets first Mon. of Mar., June, Sept. and Dec. Call for time and place. Lebanon Square Circlers 541-259-4007 E-mail: kaynorw@kaynor.net Square dancing is fun and a great experience. Lessons begin Sept. 23 (6:30 to 8 p.m.), no partner is required. • IOOF hall, 20 E. Ash Street 7:30 p.m. (first and third Sat. except July and Aug.) Linn-Benton Organ Club 541-928-7379 For players or lovers of “pop” organ music. • Meets in members’ homes the second Saturday of each month, 1:30 p.m. Linn County Kennel Club 541-971-1309 E-mail: Sisie.shearer@centurytel.net or patwildman@hotmail.com http://linncounty-kc.tovik.com/lckc/ To further the advancement of all purebred dog breeds and educate the public through dog shows and obedience training. • Sizzler Restaurant, 2148 Santiam Highway S.E., Albany Club meetings, 7 p.m. (first Thurs.) Linn County Lamb and Wool Fair 503-551-1902 or 503-394-2805 • ZCBJ Hall, 38704 N. Main St., Scio 7 p.m. (fourth Tues.)

7:30 p.m. (second Tues.) Linn County Master Gardeners 541-967-3871 ext. 2836 http://extension.oregonstate.edu/linn/ Volunteers trained by Oregon State University to educate the gardening public through free classes and annual garden tour in June. General meetings are different every month. Call for more information. Linn County Philatelic Society 541-928-2064 A non-profit group that buys, sells and trades stamps with members and collectors. • Meets at 7 p.m. on second Thur. at Villa of Albany, 1929 Grand Prairie Road, Albany. Marys Peak Orchid Society 541-929-2374 E-mail: dottie533@peak.org • Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, 333 N.W. 35th St., Corvallis 7 p.m. (first Tues., except July) Marys River Quilt Guild 541-757-8060 MRQGPres@gmail.com http://marysriverquiltguild.org/ Open to anyone interested in quilting. Monthly meetings feature speakers or small groups presenting quilt-related topics. • Benton County Historical Museum, 1101 Main St., Philomath 7 p.m. (fourth Thurs.); preceded by 6:30 p.m. social time. Cost for nonmembers: $5. Men’s Garden Club of Corvallis 541-231-7528 or 541-758-9190 kendalljohn@comcast.net Friendly sharing of information about gardening, both vegetable and ornamental. • Call for meeting times and locations. Mid-Valley Bicycle Club 541-967-8199 or 541-752-6588 www.mvbc.com Recreational club that emphasizes road rides and bicycle tours. Short and long road rides start at the Circle Boulevard Beanery in Corvallis every Sat. at 8 a.m. (May-Sept.) or 9 a.m. (Oct.Apr.). Mid-Willamette Amateur Radio Club 541-753-8410 Informal gathering of “hams” to share common interests. • Yaquina Bay Restaurant, 325 Airport Road S.E., Albany 9 a.m. (second Sat.) Mid-Willamette Fly Fishers 541-754-7953 Sponsors family outings, education and events. • First Presbyterian Church, 114 S.W. Eighth St., Corvallis

Northwest Steelheaders E-mail: albany@nwsteelheaders.org • Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. W. 7 p.m. (first Wed., Sept. to June) Old Oregon West Shooting Society 541-609-7381 www.oowss.com, www.sass.net Organization to preserve and promote the sport of cowboy action shooting. Participants adopt shooting alias, wear costumes from the 1800s and shoot competitively with period-correct guns. • Albany Rifle and Pistol Club north range, two miles east of Shedd on Boston Mill Road Club shoots, 10 a.m. (third Sun. and fourth Sat.); visitors welcome. Oregon Creative Dolls Collectors E-mail: kilgorel@aol.com Collectors of antique to modern dolls, clothes and accessories. Must have a collection of at least 10 dolls. Member of United Federation of Doll Clubs. Meeting dates and locations vary. Oregon Equestrian Trails - Mid-Valley Chapter 541-929-2344 www.oregonequestriantrails.org (click on chapter, then Mid-Valley) Statewide nonprofit organization established in 1970 for the development and maintenance of horse camps and trails in Oregon. • Pop’s Branding Iron Restaurant, 901 Pacific Blvd. S.E., Albany 7 p.m. (second Wed.); preceded by no-host dinner at 6 p.m. Oregon Good Sams Clubs Recreational vehicle and camping clubs with chapters throughout the Willamette Valley. Albany 541-928-2013 First United Methodist Church, 1115 28th Ave. S.W. Willamette Sams, 7 p.m. (second Wed.) Lebanon 541-744-8995 Odd Fellows Hall, 20 Ash St. Santiam Sams, 6 p.m. (third Tues., Nov. to March) Rollin’ Oldies Car Club of Lebanon 541-791-5181 E-mail: nhubba57@comcast.net www.rollinoldies.org Club for owners of classic American-made cars produced before 1974. No four-wheel drive trucks. • American Legion Hall, 480 S. Main St., Lebanon 7 p.m. (first Tues.) Santiam Scrappers Quilt Guild 541-259-1336 2012-13 OUR TOWN

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS santiamscrappers.wordpress.com Promotes interest in quilting history and technique while nurturing friendships and growing service opportunities. • Lebanon Senior Center, 80 Tangent St. 7 p.m. (first Tues.) Santiam Spokes Inc 541-967-3295 www.santiamspokes.org • Lebanon Community Hospital, 525 N. Santiam Highway Meetings, 7 p.m. (first Thurs.) Rides, 9 a.m. every Sat. (plus other times during dry months) and 10 a.m. every Wed. Stampers Unlimited 541-738-8437 or 541-758-7246 Club for people interested in rubber stamping. • 6:30 p.m. (second Mon.); call for location. Sweet Home Garden Club 541-367-4764 • Fir Lawn Lutheran Church, First Avenue, Sweet Home 1 p.m. (third Mon. except for Aug.) Call and confirm meetings. Valley Viewfinders Camera Club www.valleyviewfinders.org • Albany Public Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E. 7 to 9 p.m. (second and fourth Thur., Sept. to June) Willamette African Violet Society 541-926-8116 Email: ccnofziger@comcast.net To educate and promote growing violets. Sharing starts, successes and failures. • Noon, last Sat. (Sept. through June), 1500 Mayview Dr., Albany. Bring your lunch. Willamette Alpaca Breeders Association 503-606-9070 info@et-farms.com www.alpacas-waba.org For farms and breeders within one hour of Albany and Corvallis. • Ray’s Food Place (community room), 621 N.W. Hickory St. 6:30 p.m. (second Thurs.) Willamette Valley Region of the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America 541-258-3988 E-mail: freddj@centurytel.net www.wvrvcca.org Local club of the international organization of Chevrolet enthusiasts. Korner Kitchen Restaurant, 940 S. Main, Lebanon 8:30 a.m. (second Sat.)

Literary Albany Writer’s Network 541-928-8501 2012-13 OUR TOWN

Read, listen and give feedback on each others prose and poetry, fact and fiction, suggest outlets. Meets fourth Wed. (except Nov. and Dec.), 7 p.m. at Ray’s Food Place, 621 Hickory St. N.W., Albany in the meeting room. Corvallis Senior Center Creative Writing 541-766-6959 E-mail: senior.center@ci.corvallis.or.us Participants choose their own subject and writing style and class critiques the work. • Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave. 10 a.m. (Fri.)

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

Parenting Albany Area Moms Club 541-981-2694 erin@frugia.com Offers support and play opportunities to moms and children in Corvallis, Albany and Lebanon. Call or email for calendar events and more information.

Politics Benton County Democrats 541-752-4848 E-mail: bcdems@bcdems.net www.bcdems.net • Benton County Democratic Central Committee organization of precinct committee persons. Grace Lutheran Church, 435 N.W. 21st St., Corvallis 7 p.m. (third Thurs.) Benton County Republicans 541-754-9155 Email: hq@bentongop.org www.bentongop.org As Republicans, we believe in constitutionally limited government, a strong national defense, free markets, low taxes and accountability and that prosperity comes from the private sector. Meetings: First Thur. Benton County Republican Women 541-754-9155 or 541-745-5374 Email: hq@bentongop.org http://bentonrw.blogspot.com/ Promotes political education, community involvement, women’s effectiveness, election of Republican candidates and increased Republican voter registration. • 1760 S.W. Third St., Corvallis. Citizens for Global Solutions 541-758-3221

Email: boboz@peak.org www.globalsolutions.org Corvallis chapter of a national organization dedicated to supporting international cooperative solutions to global problems. Meets second Sat. Call for time and location. League of Women Voters of Corvallis 541-754-1172 http://lwv.corvallis.or.us Encourages informed and active participation in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Meets monthly, usually at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave.; call for details. Linn County Republican Party 541-979-5395 Email: chair.linn.republicans@gmail.com http://linncountyrepublicanparty.org All Republicans are invited to attend the monthly meetings at 6 p.m. second Thur. (except June, July and Aug.) (social time starts at 5:30 p.m.) at Pop’s Branding Iron, 901 Pacific Blvd. S.E., Albany. Linn County Republican Women 541-928-7745 E-mail: cloakley@juno.com To promote Republican principles, encourage candidate and government responsibility. Meets third Wed.; 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pop’s Branding Iron, 901 Pacific Blvd. S.E., Albany. National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), Benton-Linn Chapter 541-758-6842 Represents the interests of retired and current federal employees at the national and state levels. • Sizzler Family Restaurant, 2148 Santiam Highway S.E., Albany Noon (second Thurs., Sept.-June) Oregon Federation of College Republicans 503-522-1104 E-mail: oregoncr@gmail.com http://or.collegerepublicans.org Corvallis-based organization with 15 chapters across the state engaged in grassroots political campaigns and community involvement. Weekly meetings during academic year offer speakers and programs focused on public policy and patriotism. • Memorial Union at Oregon State University 7 p.m. (Wed.)

Professional American Association of University WomenCorvallis Branch 541-745-5109 edie.lee@lifetime.oregonstate.edu corvallis-aauw.org

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Advances equality for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. Delta Kappa Gamma Society International A professional honor society for top women educators • Corvallis 541-929-2790 Call for meeting info. • Albany 541-929-2790 E-mail: eomdahlhall@aol.com www.detalkappagama.net Begins Aug. 25. Pot luck the third week of each month, call for details. International Association of Administrative Professionals - Willamette Chapter E-mail: jyonemur@samhealth.org www.orgsites.com/or/iaapwillamette Enhancing the success of career-minded administrative professionals by providing opportunities for growth through education, community building and leadership development.. • Meets on second Thur. at 11:30 a.m. Check website for current programs and meeting locations. Oregon Retired Educators Association, LinnBenton Counties Unit 18 541-928-2036 www.oreaweb.com Teachers, administrators, classified staff, board members and volunteers interested in education welcome. Meets third Tue. (Sept. through April); call for details. P.E.E.R.S. 541-760-5691 E-mail: info@corvallispeers.org www.corvallispeers.org Professional education enhancement referral support by and for women in business and entrepreneurs. Established in 1988. Meets Thur., 7:30 a.m.; call for location.

Service Albany Optimists 541-928-0951 albanyoptimist@gmail.com Fellowship supporting character-building programs and positive attitudes in youth of the community. • Sizzler Restaurant, 2148 Santiam Hwy. S.E. Noon (Tues.) • Annual Veteran’s Day Breakfast, West Albany High School 6 to 9:30 a.m. Sun., Nov. 11 Assistance League 541-757-1978 info@alcorvallis.org Provides clothing and hygiene kits to school-age children through Operation School Bell; SAT

review classes; dental education and care to eligible children; teddy bears for children in traumatic situations and clothing to emergency department patients when needed. Altrusa International Inc. International organization of community-minded persons, working to improve the community and the world through service, with a focus on literacy and children. Albany 541-990-1948 nddburk78@comcast.net Spring Hill Country Club, 155 N.W. Country Club Lane 5:30 p.m. (second Wed.) Corvallis 541-207-3054 altrusacorvallis@yahoo.com • Call for meeting information Beta Sigma Phi-Chi Chapter 541-752-7624 www.betasigmaphi.org Women’s social, cultural and service organization. Contact Alicia Jacob at 541-752-7624 or email: Jacob@peak.org. Build Lebanon Trails 541-409-1302 www.lebanontrails.com Community service organization in Lebanon working with the community to develop paved trails. The goals are to build 50 miles of paved multi-use trails within the urban growth boundary of Lebanon. See website for more information on hikes. Christmas Storybook Land 541-766-8072 www.christmasstorybookland.org Non-profit organization looking for volunteers to help with all aspects, from set-up to greeting guests to tear down. Opens to the public Nov. 30 through Dec. 14. Hours: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mon.Friday; 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sat-Sun.; and 1 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 14. Corvallis-Gondar Sister Cities Association http://sistercities.corvallis.or.us/gondar Strives to improve the quality of life for citizens of Gondar, Ethiopia, by developing sustainable solutions to local community challenges. Recent projects include the installation of new blackboards in schools, a student letter exchange, donations of computers and the completion of an engineering assessment of needed improvements to the Gondar drinking water system. Corvallis-Uzhhorod Sister Cities Association http://sistercities.corvallis.or.us/uzhhorod Promotes links with Corvallis’ “sister” city of Uzhhorod, Ukraine. Recent activities include shipping donated medical materials, sharing medical training and other business, professional

and student exchanges. Corvallis Jaycees, Corvallis Junior Chamber of Commerce 541-758-1301 orstjcpres06@aol.com The organization of choice for young people ages 18 to 41, providing direction and leadership to our communities and the nation. • Avery House Nature Center, 1200 S.W. Avery Park Lane 7 p.m. (first Thur.) Dogs for the Deaf, Inc. 541-259-4778 ptastitcher@centurytel.net oregongoodsam.com Give2TheTroops 541-971-2671 Oregon@give2thetroops.org www.give2thetroops.org Supports the physical, moral and spiritual health of America’s armed forces in combat zones around the world through letters and packages prepared and shipped by caring volunteers. Can also be found on Facebook. • 2300 Ferry St. S.E. Suite 3, Albany, just off of Queen Ave. Center is open from 9 a.m. to noon every Tue. Monthly packing parties, various service events and fundraisers. Historic Carousel & Museum 541-791-3340 503 First Ave. W., Albany albanycarousel@gmail.com www.albanycarousel.com A volunteer community effort creating a worldclass carousel in Historic Downtown Albany using time-honored techniques of carving and construction. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon.-Sat., and open until 9 p.m. on Wed., or by appointment. Kiwanis Club Worldwide community service organization dedicated to making communities a better place to live through service to youth and seniors. Albany 541-928-8221 or 541-926-6015 • Elmer’s Restaurant, 2802 Santiam Highway S.E. Takena Kiwanis Club, 6:45 a.m. (Tues.) • Pop’s Branding Iron, 901 Pacific Blvd. S.E. Albany Club, noon (Thurs.) Corvallis 541-754-0388 (Sunrisers Club) 541-758-5953 (Weekly Club) 541-754-9626 (Western Hills) www.kiwaniscorvallis.org • Osborn Aquatic Center (conference room), 1940 N.W. Highland Drive Sunrisers Club, 7 a.m. (Thurs.) • Elks Lodge, 1400 N.W. Ninth St. Weekly Club, noon (Wed.) 2012-13 OUR TOWN

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS cgalvin@trilliumfamily.org Lebanon • Bing’s Kitchen, 2416 S. Santiam Highway Lebanon Club, noon (Tues.) Sweet Home • Skyline Inn Restaurant, 2425 Main St. Sweet Home Club, noon (Wed.) Lions Club Promotes and participates in various local community service efforts, especially youth projects and programs that improve sight and hearing for individuals both locally and internationally. East Albany EVRO1387@hotmail.com www.lionsclubs.org • Pop’s Branding Iron, 901 Pacific Blvd. S.E. East Albany Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. (second and fourth Tue., Sept. to June) Corvallis 541-753-3131 or eljorgensen@yahoo.com (Corvallis) 541-928-9174 (Mid-Valley) www.corvallislions.org • Papa’s Pizza, 1030 S.W. Third St. Corvallis Lions Club, noon (Thurs.) • North Star Club, 2601 N.W. Jack London 5:30 p.m. (first and third Wed.) Halsey • Halsey United Methodist Church, 611 W. Third St. 6 p.m. (second Thurs.) Jefferson • Jefferson Community Center, 107 N. Main 6 p.m. (second and fourth Wed.) Lebanon 541-258-8833 www.lionsclub.org • Big Town Hero, 11 E. Ash St. Lebanon Lions Club, noon (Wednesdays) Mill City • Mountain Edge Café, 350 N.W. Santiam Highway 6:30 p.m. (second and fourth Wed.) Philomath Twright48@comcast.net • Benton County Historical Museum Annex, 1101 Main St. Noon (Wed.) Scio • Covered Bridge Coffee House, 38765 N. Main St. Noon (Second Tues.) Madison Avenue Task Force 541-754-6506 info@madisonavenuetaskforce.com www.madisonavenuetaskforce.org Group seeks to enhance the pedestrian connection between OSU and downtown Corvallis along Madison Avenue. • First Presbyterian Church, 114 S.W. Eighth St., Corvallis 4 p.m. (first Tues., except Aug.) 2012-13 OUR TOWN

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American Legion Post 10 Commander James McCanlas shows the layout of the Legion’s new building. Mary Powers Guild 541-758-5953 cgalvin@trilliumfamily.org www.trilliumfamily.org Volunteer group that supports the Children’s Farm Home through community awareness and fundraising. • Children’s Farm Home Chapel, 4455 N.E. Highway 20, Corvallis, 10:30 a.m. (third Thurs.) Morning Star Grange 311 541-926-2266 38794 Morning Star Road N.E., Millersburg dshdeck@aol.com Family fraternal/community service organization with roots in agriculture that promotes wellbeing of rural and small-town communities. Meets first Mon., 6:30 p.m. potluck with business meeting at 7:30 p.m. Social night fourth Sat. Call for time and location. OSU Folk Club jccook@comcast.net http://oregonstate.edu/groups/osufolk Faculty women and wives united in friendship and service. Owns and operates the OSU Folk Club Thrift Shop. Meeting dates vary; check website. OSU Folk Club Thrift Shop 144 N.W. Second St., Corvallis www.orst.edu/groups/osufolk/ Consigned/donated clothing, household items and more. Proceeds fund Oregon State University scholarships and community grants.

Quilts from Caring Hands 541-758-8161 mail@quiltsfromcaringhands.com www.quiltsfromcaringhands.com Makes and donates cheerful quilts to children at risk in the Benton-Linn-Marion county area. 922 Circle Blvd., Suite 160, PMB #238, Corvallis, OR (Mailing address) 1495 N.W. 20th St., Corvallis, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Wed.) Rebounders Booster Club erin.entwistle@oregonstate.edu www.osubeavers.com (select Women’s Basketball) OSU women’s basketball fans who want to be involved and support the program through activities, membership fees, fundraising, community outreach and events (Oct. through May) related to the basketball schedule. Oregon Mid-Valley Road Race (541) 753-5555 Email: ormidvalleyrr@gmail.com www.omroadrace.org Fun and fitness before feasting! Benefits Lions and Albany Area Habitat for Humanity service projects. 144 N.W. Second St., Corvallis • Thanksgiving day (8 a.m. North Albany Village Plaza) OSU Folk Club 541-231-9597 osufolkclub@gmail.com

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS http//oregonstate.edu/osufolk Faculty women and wives united in friendship and service. Owns and operates the OSU Folk Club Thrift Shop. Rotary Club Worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian services, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, helps build goodwill and peace in the world and serves their communities. Albany 541-981-8228 Greateralbanyrotary.org • Spring Hill Country Club, 155 N.W. Country Club Lane, Albany Noon (Tues.) Corvallis 541-750-7075 (Morning Rotary) 541-754-7327 (Rotary Club of Corvallis) 541-768-6129 (After 5 Club) 541-754-7102 (Greater Corvallis Rotary Club) • Corvallis After Five Rotary Club, 5:15 p.m. (Tues.) Banquet Room, 136 S.W. Washington Ave. • Corvallis Morning Rotary Club, 7 a.m. (Wed.) Osborn Aquatic Center, 1940 N.W. Highland Drive. • Corvallis Rotary Club, noon (Thurs.) Corvallis Country Club, 1850 S.W. Whiteside Drive • Greater Corvallis Rotary Club, noon (Fri.) Corvallis Country Club, 1850 S.W. Whiteside Drive. Lebanon 541-791-2142 www.rotary.org • Bing’s Kitchen, 2416 Main St. Noon (Wed.) Society of Women Engineers, Willamette Valley Section http://wvs-swe.engineeringedu.com Nonprofit educational and service organization that provides development programs, networking opportunities, scholarships, outreach and more. No regular meetings, see website for upcoming member meetings and events.

www.zontacorvallis.org Local and international service organization dedicated to advancing the status of women worldwide through service, advocacy, local scholarships, awards to local agencies, “Z” clubs in high schools. • Adair Clubhouse, 6097 N.E. Ebony Lane, Adair Village 11:30 a.m. (first Tues.) Willamette Nutrition Source, LLC 541-207-7205 744 N.W. 4th St., Corvallis TSWaterhouse@gmail.com www.willamettenutritionsource.com Private practice devoted to best evidence-based practices for treatment of eating disorders.

Social A Company of Women 541-752-6758 Women’s Bible fellowship. Call for meeting time and location. Albany Women’s Connection Annette Miller, 541-926-3168 or Avon Mumm, 541-704-0414 Fellowship open to all women with monthly meetings featuring special themes, guest speakers, music and brunch. Cost: $12. 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. (second Wed.). Call for meeting place and to verify meeting day. Albany United Methodist Women 541-928-3505 Organizes fundraisers to benefit local missions including a holiday bazaar and crafts and baked goods at Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. • First United Methodist Church, 1115 28th Ave. S.W. Albany Circle, 9:30 a.m. (first Wed., except June, July and Aug.) In Apr. and Dec., the club meets for a noon lunch rather than it’s normal meeting time. Alpine Community Center 541-847-3244 info@alpinecommunity.net www.alpinecommunity.net A wide variety of programs to strengthen and unite the community through arts, education and economic development.

Soroptimist International Worldwide classified service organization for women meeting community needs through financial and/or volunteer assistance. Albany 541-926-3305 • Springhill Country Club, 155 N.W. Country Club Lane Noon (first and third Tue., Sept. to May) Corvallis 541-753-3211 emasterlk@msn.com • Corvallis Country Club, 1850 S.W. Whiteside Drive 6 p.m. (second Wed., Sept. to June)

American Association of University Women www.corvallis-aauw.org Open to all (including men) who hold at least an associates or equivalent, baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college or university. Advances equality for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.

Zonta Club of Corvallis 541-207-3743

Corvallis-Albany Lavender Womyn 541-929-7435

Corvallislavenderwomyn-subscribe@yahoo groups.com http://groups.yahoo.com/group/corvallis lavenderwomyn/ News, support, and social events for lesbian and bisexual women in Linn and Benton Counties. Meets first Fri. Corvallis Newcomers Club newcomers_1@lycos.com www.gpvillage.com/corvallisnewcomersclub Provides an opportunity for meeting others socially and for participating in community and service projects. Luncheon meetings on second Thur. Friendship Force of Oregon’s Mid-Willamette Valley fforegon@comcast.net http://fforegon.org Promotes global understanding across barriers that separate people through home hospitalitybased travel. Mid-Valley Singles 541-928-6275 or 541-754-8182 Social club for singles over 35 brimming with interaction and support. Activities include potlucks, camping, dinners and more. Military Officers Club of Corvallis 541-758-6842 detweij@peak.org Fosters fraternal relations among current, former and retired officers of the uniformed services. Protects the interests of uniformed service personnel. • Corvallis Country Club, 1850 S.W. Whiteside Drive 6 p.m. (third Wed., except Nov. and Dec.) OSU Folk Club 541-231-9597 osufolkclub@gmail.com http//oregonstate.edu/osufolk Faculty women and wives united in friendship and service. Owns and operates the OSU Folk Club Thrift Shop. Scio Senior Citizen’s Club 503-394-2211 (leave message) Meet other seniors in Scio for games, cards, fellowship and outings. • 10:30 a.m. Scio Senior Center, 38957 N.W. First Ave. (Second Fri.) Women in the Wind, Northern Women Chapter 541-924-2453 witwnw@yahoo.com http://freewebs.com/witw-nw Local chapter of national organization dedicated to uniting women motorcyclists and promoting a positive image. Monthly meetings and rides on second Sat. 2012-13 OUR TOWN

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Willamette Sams 541-928-3751 A club for RV owners who enjoy camping on weekends from Mar. through Nov. Also meet at 7 p.m. the second Wed. of each month at the Albany United Methodist Church, 1115 28th Ave. S.W.

Sports Bald Hill Walkers 541-766-6959 Walks are about 2 miles long. Meet at the parking lot near the pedestrian crossing on 53rd Street near the Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 N.W. 53rd St., in Corvallis. Call for times and dates. Benton Bowmen Archery Club 541-753-3729 bentonbow@juno.com http//www.bentonbowmen.com A family friendly archery club with a 50-acre outdoor range and winter indoor shooting. Check website for events and more information. Heart of the Valley Runners and Walkers 541-754-0441 mallonbehrens@msn.com www.hotvrunners.com Supports runners and walkers in their fitness and performance goals. See website for runs and workouts. Marysville Ladies Club 541-753-3421 Golfing club for ladies to meet new people and take up the game. Beginners and all skill levels welcome. • Marysville Golf Course, 2020 S.W. Allen St., Corvallis 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (Thur., May to Sept.)

Veterans American Legion Marys River Post No. 100 541-929-5374 Supports service and community projects of American Legion veterans. • Philomath Odd Fellows Hall, 148 N. 13th St. 7 p.m. (first Wed.) American Legion Post No. 10 541-926-0127 Offers help for veterans in need; Honor Guard offers military rites. • Albany Legion Hall, (a new hall was under construction at the Legion’s traditional address of 1215 Pacific Blvd. S.E. as of this printing. The Legion’s temporary home is in downtown Albany at 129 First Ave. N.W.) Post meetings, 7 p.m. (second Mon.) Sept. through May 2012-13 OUR TOWN

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Veterans salute as “Taps” is played at the end of a service on Veterans Day in Albany Public bingo, 1:30 p.m. (Sun.) and 6 p.m. (Thur.) All-you-can-eat breakfast, 9 to 11 a.m. (Sat.) $7 American Legion, Santiam Post No. 51 541-451-1351 Serves veterans and their families, children, youth and the community. Open to honorably discharged war veterans. • Lebanon Legion Hall, 480 S. Main St. 7 p.m. (third Tues., Sept. to June) AMVETS American Veterans supporting veterans, widows and their children, active in community service. Albany 541-924-9085 • VFW Hall, 1469 Timber St. S.E, Post 15 meetings and auxiliary, 6 p.m. (first Wed.) Sweet Home 541-367-4435 • VFW Hall, 850 Main St. Post 13 meetings, 7 p.m. (second Tues.)

Veterans Commemoration Association 541-981-2390 E-mail: albanyveteransdayparade@gmail.com Organizers of Albany’s Veterans Day Parade, Veteran’s of the Year banquet and memorial service. Group meets 6 p.m. (second Thurs.) at Albany Eagles, 127 Broadalbin St. N.W. • Veteran’s Day Parade (11 a.m. Nov. 10, downtown Albany) Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 584 Linn Post No. 584 and Auxiliary 541-928-7925 vetstuff@comcast.net Offers help for hospitalized and needy veterans and their families; sponsors high school Voice of Democracy scholarship and Patriots Pen youth essay competition; and helps with community Christmas basket program. • VFW Post 584, 1469 Timber St. S.E., Albany 7 p.m. (third Wed.)

Corvallis American Legion Post 11 541-753-4149 kempees@comcast.net Organization of veterans who served during wars and conflicts. Elks Lodge, 1400 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis; 7:30 p.m. (second Mon., Sept. through June)

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

Disabled American Veterans Willamette Chapter No. 17 and Auxiliary 541-259-5593 www.dav.org Gives aid and support to hospitalized and disabled veterans and their families. • VFW Post 584, 1469 Timber St. S.E., Albany Noon (second Tues.)

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

LEISURE ACTIVITIES

Leisure Activities Calendar of Events

he following list of events during the rest of 2012 and into 2013 is by no means an exhaustive one of all the lectures, special events and entertainment available to residents of the mid-Willamette Valley. Be sure to check the weekly Entertainer that appears Friday’s in the Albany Democrat-Herald and Corvallis Gazette-Times newspapers and in free newsstands around the city, as well as daily calendars in both newspapers, for up-to-date information. NOTE: Performances by groups and organizations listed under “Music” and “Theater” later in this section are not repeated in this calendar.

October 2012 4 — 4-H Information Night. Learn about Benton County 4-H from youth and adults in the program. Benton County Fairgrounds Auditorium, 110 S.W. 53rd St., Corvallis. Info: 541-766-6750; http://extension.oregonstate.edu/benton/ 4 -Nov. 16 — Around Oregon Annual exhibit Brown Bag Art Talk, noon, The Arts Center, 700 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis. Information: www.theartscenter.net. Reception for the event will be Oct. 11, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 13 — “The Galleria,” 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., First Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 S.W. West Hills Road, Corvallis. A unique shopping experience featuring beautifully handcrafted gifts and gourmet packaged foods. Sponsored by Assistance League of Corvallis. Info: 541-7571978, info@alcorvallis.org or www.alcorvallis.org

November 2012 2 — “The Magic Barrel, A Reading to Fight Hunger,” 7 p.m., at Whiteside Theatre, 361 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis. Information: www.magicbarrel.org, also on Facebook. 9 — Zonta Annual Auction, “Black and White Ball,” 5:30 p.m., CH2MHill Alumni Center, Oregon State University Campus. Fundraiser for local scholarships and community agency grants. Silent and live auction, hors d’oeuvers, plated dinner and beverages. Info: 541-753-5290, www.zontacorvallis.org 10 — Veterans Day Parade in Downtown Albany. 24 - Dec. 22 — “Redux: Art @ 50” exhibit, The Arts Center, 700 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis. Reception for the exhibit will be 5-7:30 p.m. Dec. 1. 30 — “Winter’s Eve Corvallis,” 5 to 10 p.m., downtown Corvallis. Holiday celebration featuring retail discounts, gourmet foods, silent auction and more. Sponsored by Assistance League of Corvallis. Info: 541-757-1978, info@alcorvallis.org,

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Dave Wooley and father-in-law Don Abbott of Corvallis lead a pack of family members during the “All-American, Anyone Can Join, Fabulous, Fantastic Fourth of July Parade” in Corvallis.

or www.alcorvallis.org 30-Dec. 1 — Holiday Marketplace, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Memorial Union Ballroom, Oregon State University. Hand crafted items, Fine Art Specialty foods and Live Entertainment. Oregon talent showcased. Info: 541-737-2937, or http://mu.oregonstate.edu/craftcenter/holiday-marketplace

December 2012 Nov. 30-Dec.14 — Christmas Storybook Land, Linn County Fair & Expo Center, Alban; 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mon. through Fri; 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sat and Sun. Volunteers are needed to help with setup, teardown and fundraising. Contact James Argabright, 541-766-8072. www.christmasstorybookland.org 7-9 — Sweet Home Singing Christmas Tree, concerts at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8; and at 3 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Sweet Home High School Auditorium, 1641 Long St., Sweet Home. Info: 541-367-4639 or sgolson@comcast.net. Group is also on Facebook. 9 — Annual Christmas Parlour Tour of Historic Homes in Historic Albany, 2 to 7 p.m. Featuring the parlors of several historic homes, decorated for the Christmas season, along with churches and museums. Trolly and horse-drawn wagon rides will be available. Info: 541-928-0911,

www.albanyvisitors.com, info@albanyvisitors.com 11 — “Service of Remembrance: An Evening to Honor Those Who Have Died in the Last Year,” 5:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 114 S.W. Eighth St., Corvallis. (Just before the Festival of Lights). Sponsored by Benton Hospice Service. Info: 541-757-9616, bhs@bentonhospice.org or www.bentonhospice.org

January 2013 8-Feb. 16 — “The Last Supper: 500 Plates by Julie Green,” exhibit, The Arts Center, 700 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis. 26 — 50th anniversary of The Arts Center, 700 S.W. Madison Ave. Info: www.theartscenter.net or 541-754-1551.

February 2013 22-24 — Big Used Book Sale, Benton County Fairgrounds. 22-April 4 — The Arts Center Howland Community Open, noon to 4 p.m., community members invited to bring in work to be displayed at The Arts Center, 700 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis. Info: www.theartscenter.net or 541-7541551. 2012-13 OUR TOWN

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March 2013 16 — Rhapsody in the Vineyard, Downtown Wine Walk. Sponsored by the Downtown Corvallis Association. Info: 541-754-6624 or visit www.downtowncorvallis.org 16-17 — Genealogical Workshop, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sweet Home Genealogical Society Building, 1223 Kalmia. Info: shgs@centurytel.net TBA — The Arts Center’s annual Chocolate Fantasy; info: www.theartscenter.net or 541-7541551. 30-31 — AKC Dog Show. Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Road E., Albany.

May 2013 5 — Spring Garden Festival, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Arts Center Plaza, 700 S.W. Madison Ave., Central Park, Corvallis. Plant sale with annuals, perennials, garden art, food and music. Also: Master Gardener plant clinic and demonstrations. Info: 541-754-6506, info@madisonavenue taskforce.org and madisonavenuetaskforce.org.

June 2013 Tuesdays (beginning mid-June) — Corvallis Community Band concerts, 8 p.m., Central Park Gazebo, Eighth Street and Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. Free. Info: 541-745-5843, 541-752-6036; www.c-cband.org 14-25 — Chintimini Chamber Music Festival, various times and locations in Corvallis. Info: www.chintimini.org TBA — Lebanon Strawberry Festival, Cheadle Lake Regional Park, Lebanon. Info: www.lebanonstrawberryfestival.info

July 2013 TBA — Frozen Blueberry Sales, Kiwanis Club of Corvallis. Taking orders now, with pickups Aug. 25. Mondays — “Mondays at Monteith” concerts, 7 p.m., Monteith Riverpark, 489 Water St. N.W., Albany. Info: 541-917-7777, www.cityofalbany.net/parks/mondays Tuesdays — Corvallis Community Band concerts, 8 p.m., Central Park Gazebo, Eighth Street and Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. Free. Info: 541745-5843, 541-752-6036; www.c-cband.org Thursdays — “River Rhythms” concert series, 7 p.m., Monteith Riverpark. 489 Water St. N.W., Albany. Free concerts featuring big names from a wide range of musical styles. Preconcert art activities for kids, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. N.W. 541-917-7777. Info: www.riverrhythms.org 3-4 — Red, White and Blue Festival, Riverfront Park, downtown Corvallis. Arts and crafts booths, live entertainment, food, children’s activities, 5K fun run/walk, the “All-American AnyoneCan-Join Fabulous Fantastic 4th of July Parade” 2012-13 OUR TOWN

and fireworks. Free. Info: 541-754-6624 or www.downtowncorvallis.org 6 — Philomath Classic Car Show and Cruise, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sponsored by Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce. Info: 541-929-2454, www.philomathchamber.org 11-14 — Philomath Frolic and Rodeo. Info: 541929-2611 or 541-929-2454, pfr@casco.net, www.philomathrodeo.org 18-21 — Linn County Fair, 3700 Knox Butte Road E., Albany. Showcase of agriculture, crafts, business, 4-H and FFA, plus a carnival, entertainment and food Info: 541-926-4314 and www.linncounty fair.com 19-21 — da Vinci Days, Oregon State University Lower Campus and various locations around Corvallis. Info: 541-757-6363 or www.davinci days.org 27 — 36th annual Historic Home Tour, Albany, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, contact the Albany Visitors Association, 541-928-0911, www.albanyvisitors.com, or at albanytour@gmail.com. TBA — Jefferson Mint Festival and Oregon Frog Jump, Jefferson. Info: www.mintfestival.com

August 2013 Mondays — “Mondays at Monteith” concerts, 7 p.m., Monteith Riverpark, 489 Water St. N.W., Albany. Free. Info: 541-917-7777; www.cityof albany.net/parks/mondays Tuesdays — Corvallis Community Band concerts, 8 p.m., Central Park Gazebo, Eighth Street and Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. Free. 541-7455843, 541-752-6036; www.c-cband.org Every other Wednesday — Hilltop Big Band concerts, 8 p.m., Central Park Gazebo, Eight Street and Madison Avenue, Corvallis. Information: www.hilltopbigband.com Thursdays — “River Rhythms” concert series, 7 p.m., Monteith Riverpark. 489 Water St. N.W., Albany. Free concerts featuring big names from a wide range of musical styles. Preconcert art activities for kids, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. N.W. 541-917-7777 or www.riverrhythms.org July 31-Aug-3 — Benton County Fair & Rodeo, 110 S.W. 53rd St., Corvallis. Animal and open class exhibits, rodeo, carnival, tractor pull, national and local entertainment. Info: 541-7666521 or www.bentoncountyfair.net 2-4 — Oregon Jamboree, Sweet Home. Info: 541367-8909 or www.oregonjamboree.com 16-18 - Willamette Country Music Festival, Brownsville. Info: 541-345-9263 or www.willamettecountrymusicfestival.com 23-25 — Northwest Art and Air Festival, Albany. Info: 541-928-0911 or http://nwartandair.org/

tion showing, junior showmanship, obedience, rally, Canine Good Citizen Testing and AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day. TBA — Heart of the Valley Homebrewers’ Septembeerfest, Corvallis. Info: http://www.hotv.org/ TBA — Rhapsody in the Vineyard, Downtown Wine Walk. Sponsored by the Downtown Corvallis Association. Info: 541-754-6624 or visit www.downtowncorvallis.org 28-29 — Corvallis Fall Festival, Central Park, Corvallis. Annual event features more than 170 artists, continuous music, wine tasting courtyard, children’s activities and performance, fine arts showcase show in library, food and beverages. Info: 541-752-9655 or corvallisfallfestival.org

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hether you like ballet, salsa dancing, ballroom dancing, belly dancing or old-fashioned square dancing, there are plenty of opportunities throughout the mid-Willamette Valley to join others with the same interest. In the weekly entertainment guide, The Entertainer, published Fridays in the Albany Democrat-Herald and Corvallis Gazette-Times, dances are listed with the most current information. The following dance clubs and organizations often sponsor public dances and are always looking for new members. Also included are several area dance schools.

Albany Senior Dance Weekly dance with live music and refreshments; admission costs $3. • Albany Eagles Lodge, 127 Broadalbin N.W., Albany 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wed. Albany Timber Twirlers 541-967-4031 or 541-926-0280 www.angelfire.com/sd2/timbertwirlers Mainstream square dances with easy level rounds; admission costs $5. • Albany Oddfellows Hall, 738 Fifth Ave. S.E., Albany 7:30 p.m. pre-rounds, 8 to 10 p.m. dance (first and

September 2013 14-15 — Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Kings Valley Highway at Grant Road. Info: 541-929-4897 or www.shrewfaire.com 16 — AKC Dog Match. A practice for conforma-

LEISURE ACTIVITIES fifth Fri., Sept. to May) Corvallis Academy of Ballet 541-758-0180 108 N.W. Second St., Corvallis corvallisacademyofballet.com Founded in 1995, the Corvallis Academy of Ballet offers solid ballet training in the Russian Method. Instructors include owner, Megan Skinner, Irina Vassileni-Uralsky and Matthew Averill. Corvallis Belly Dance Performance Guild 541-752-8549 www.corvallisbellydance.org Guild members do not have to dance to be a member. Credits are available for Oregon State University and Linn-Benton Community College students. Guild meets monthly at The Arts Center, 700 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis, and hosts weekly performances from 8 to 10 p.m. Wed., at Old World Deli, 341 S.W. Second St., Corvallis. Corvallis Square Dancers 541-758-0955 www.corvallissquares.com A group of folks ranging in age from teens to 90year-olds who enjoy traditional American round and square dancing to music and live callers. Admission is $5 for dancers, free for spectators. • First Congregational Church, 4515 West Hills Road, Corvallis. Dances, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on second and fourth Sat.; Square dancing lessons 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thur. Friday Night Dancers 541-766-6959 Dancers gather to enjoy live music, refreshments and special theme nights; admission $4. • Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 7 to 9 p.m. (first three Fri. of each month) High Steppin’ Country Dance Club 541-491-3606, 541-926-1159 or 503-482-7277 Email: hotcountry@comcast.net highsteppincountry.com Country dance club formed to encourage and promote country/western dancing in the Willamette Valley. • Dances at 7:30 p.m. at the Corvallis Elks Lodge, 1400 N.W. Ninth St. (third Sat. except Dec. on New Year’s Eve.) • Meets first Mon. of March, June, Sept. and Dec. Call for time and place.

The Lebanon Square Circlers, the second oldest square dance club in Oregon, dancing since 1949. Dances are held at 7:30 p.m. every first and third Sat. at the Odd Fellows Hall, 20 E. Ash St., Lebanon. The club welcomes couples, singles and family groups. Lessons begin every Sept. Legacy Ballet 541-791-9078 104 Main St. S.E., Albany www.legacyballet.com or legacyballet@q.com Owned by Heather Hill, Legacy Ballet offers ballet, jazz, hip hop, modern, tap and yoga training for ages three through adult. Pacific Tap Dance Company 541-928-2382 nmtraina@comcast.net Promoting tap dance in the Willamette Valley since 1989. Classes and performances begin in Sept. Pu’uwai O Ke Kuawa (Heart of the Valley) Hula halau 541-908-9190 Email: bslandau@gmail.com www.corvallishula.com Pu’uwai O Ke Kuawa offers hula lessons to men and women of all levels and age 17 and older. Classes take place Mon., at First Baptist Church, 125 N.W. 10th St., Corvallis. First level dancers meet from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m., advanced dancers meet from 7:20 to 8:20 p.m. Cost is $5 per class. Regional School of Ballet 541-758-8203 120 S.W. Third St., Corvallis. regionalschoolofballet.wordpress.com Corvallis School of Ballet was founded by Shelly Svoboda’s first dance instructor, Robert Irwin of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. After dancing with the Eugene Ballet Company for six years, Ms. Svoboda purchased the Corvallis School of Ballet in 1987, renaming it The Regional School of Ballet. The company teaches beginner to advanced dance classes and has hosts an annual production of “The Nutcracker.”

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

Libraries Albany Public Library 2450 14th Ave. S.E. (Main Library) 302 Ferry St. S.W. (Carnegie Library) 541-917-7580 (main) library.cityofalbany.net Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Mon.-Wed.), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Thurs./Fri.) and 1 to 5 p.m. (Sat./Sun.) at the Main Library; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) at the Carnegie Library. Hundreds of thousands of books, magazines, videos, CDs, tapes and more are available at Albany’s Main Library and historic Carnegie Library. Other resources include wireless Internet access, microfilm of Albany newspapers back to 1859, public information assistance by skilled reference staff during regular library hours and access to the libraries’ online catalog. The children’s area of each branch offers multiple weekly story times, two book clubs, down-

Hoolyeh Folkdancers www.hoolyeh.com A local dance group that dates back to the 1960s. International folkdancing for all ages. Reunion dance held in mid-April. Lebanon Square Circlers 541-259-4007 www.squarecirclers.org

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LEISURE ACTIVITIES loadable books and databases, monthly kids’ activities and help with homework and research. Public meeting rooms and tutoring rooms are available. Genealogical resources are also available. To get a library card: Services and borrower cards are free to Albany residents with proof of residency. Those living outside the city limits must pay an annual nonresident fee of $50 per household. Brownsville Community Library 146 Spaulding Ave., Brownsville 541-466-5454 http://brownsville.plinkit.org Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Tues./Wed./Fri.), 1 p.m to 7 p.m., (Thurs.) and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Sat.). The Self-Improvement Club, now known as the Brownsville Women’s Study Club, established the Brownsville library in 1911. The facility is a large one for the size of its service area and it offers a wide variety of educational and entertaining reading and resource materials. Library patrons can enjoy a quiet, comfortable reading room or do research in the newly organized genealogy/history room. Computer stations are used by students and Internet surfers. Summer reading program. Story time every Fri. at 11 a.m. To get a library card: Free to city residents with proof of residency. Nonresidents pay an annual fee of $15 per family or $7.50 for seniors 65 and older. Fridays are the best day to do genealogy research, because of the knowledgeable volunteers that day. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis 541-766-6926 www.thebestlibrary.net Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Mon.-Thurs.), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.) Closed Sunday. The Corvallis library system boasts an annual circulation of about 1.5 million items including books, periodicals, books on tape, videos, video games, DVDs, CDs and electronic information sources. A bookmobile travels regularly throughout rural Benton County to visit residents who would otherwise not have access to a library. Homebound patrons can get books delivered for free through the Dial-A-Book service. The library also offers an Ask-A-Librarian e-mail service (or by phone or online chat), online catalog access to library cardholders, access to many informational databases, downloadable audio books and wireless Internet access. The children’s area features several computer stations, weekly story times, a summer reading program, book clubs and other special activities for ages up to 18. Six self-checkout stations allow patrons to check out their own items, useful for those in a hurry. To get a library card: Anyone who resides, works, or goes to school in Benton County may get a free library card upon showing verification of address and a picture ID. Others may pur2012-13 OUR TOWN

chase a card for $75. Benton County Library Branches • Philomath Community Library 1050 Applegate St., Philomath 541-929-3016 Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mon./Thurs.-Sat.) and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Tues./Wed.). • Alsea Community Library 19192 Highway 34, Alsea 541-487-5061 www.facebook.com/AlseaCommunityLibrary Open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Mon./Wed./Sat.) and 2 to 8 p.m. (Tues./Thurs.). • Monroe Community Library 668 Commercial St., Monroe 541-847-5174 Open 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. (Mon.), 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Tues./Thurs.), 3 to 8 p.m. (Wed.) and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Sat.). Jefferson Public Library 128 N. Main St., Jefferson 541-327-3826 www.jefferson.plinkit.org Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Tues.-Thurs.) and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Sat.). The library is in the historic Jacob Conser House and offers books, magazines, videos, DVDs, cassette tapes and books on cassette and CD. Free Internet access is also available and a number of children’s programs are offered, including homework help and a summer reading program. The library is a member of the Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service, which includes all libraries in Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties and which shares materials between the member libraries. The main website for CCRLS is www.ccrls.org. To get a library card: Everyone who lives within the Jefferson city limits can receive a free library card upon showing two pieces of identification that show their address; one must be a picture ID. Children under 16 must have a parent’s permission to get a card. Nonresidents can check out one item at a time for free or they may purchase a local option card for use only in Jefferson for $25. A full-service card good at all CCRLS libraries costs $60 per family per year.

books, check to see if a book is available and put items on hold through the library’s online system at www.lebanon.plinkit.org. To get a library card: Proof of residency must be shown to get a free library card. Those living outside the city pay $50 for a family per year, $40 for seniors, $20 for a student card and $15 for a child card, which includes all children in the family but is good only for the children’s book section. Linn-Benton Community College Library 6500 S.W. Pacific Blvd., Albany 541-917-4638, 541-917-4645 (reference desk) E-mail: libref@linnbenton.edu http://library.linnbenton.edu/home Open 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Mon.-Thurs.) and 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Fri.). Summer hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Mon.-Thurs.). LBCC’s library is open to all district residents. The library has open book shelves for leisurely browsing, wireless computer access for personal laptops and a quiet study atmosphere. The library also provides computers and printers for drop-in access to the Internet and other electronic information sources. Magazines, newspapers, tapes, videos, DVDs and copiers are available. Reserve materials for classes are provided for supplementary reading and viewing. The library staff offers assistance with information and research needs. During the school year, materials not available at LBCC may be obtained at no charge through interlibrary loans. To use the library system: Proof of residency in Linn or Benton counties required. Oregon State University Valley Library Jefferson Way (near the main entrance to the campus), Corvallis 541-737-3331 osulibrary.oregonstate.edu Open 7:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. (Mon.-Thurs.), 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Fri.), 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Sat.) and 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. (Sun.). When school is not in session, and during summer term, the library is open from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Mon.-Thurs.), 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Fri.), 1 to 6 p.m. (Sat.) and 1 to 9 p.m. (Sun.). The Valley Library offers more than 1.6 million

Lebanon Public Library 55 Academy Street, Lebanon 541-258-4926 www.lebanon.plinkit.org Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Mon./ Thurs.) and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Fri./Sat.). Nearly 45,000 items are available to Lebanon residents at the city library including a collection of large-print books, magazines, newspapers, videos, DVDs and books on tape and on CD. Patrons can also access the Internet and do word processing at the library’s computer stations. Story times for toddlers and preschoolers are offered weekly, as is a summer reading program for children in preschool through high school and for adults. People can renew their

LEISURE ACTIVITIES books and journals, electronic databases and an extensive reference section. It features several special collections including the papers and memorabilia of two-time Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling and his wife Ava Helen Pauling; records of other important 20th century science discoveries, including a section on atomic energy science; and a unique collection of Northwest art created by regional artists. The library also has portals to a Linus Pauling DNA website, an Oregon Explorer Natural Resources website, Oregon Multicultural Archives and an OSU Baseball Centennial website. To get a library card: Oregon residents, members of the OSU Alumni Association, Friends of the Library and Extension volunteers 16 years of age and older can get a card at the circulation desk with proof of Oregon residency, proof of age, photo identification and a forwarding address. Sweet Home Public Library 1101 13th Ave., Sweet Home. 541-367-5007 http://www.youseemore.com/sweethomepl/ Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Mon./Tues./Thurs.) and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Fri./Sat.). Sweet Home’s city library has a circulation of about 38,000 items including 1,400 videos, DVDs and CDs. The library receives a lot of support from the Friends of the Sweet Home Library, which sponsors three major fundraisers during the year. The Friends also sponsor the Bookends bookstore, at 1234 Main St., to raise funds for the library. Other services include a summer reading program for children and computer workstations for both adults and children to use. To get a library card: Library cards are available to Sweet Home residents with proof of residency. Those without property in the city limits pay $35 per household. Children under 18 participating in the summer reading program receive a free library card for the summer. Harrisburg Public Library 354 Smith St., Harrisburg 541-995-6949 ci.harrisburg.or.us Open 3 to 8:30 p.m. (Mon.), noon to 6 p.m. (Tues.Thurs.) and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Fri.). Also open on the first and third Sat. of each month from 2 to 6 p.m. Harrisburg’s city library has a circulation of about 12,000 books, 100 videos and 100 audio books. It also offers a variety of activities throughout the year including special reading events and speakers. To get a library card: Library cards are available to residents within city limits. Rural residents pay $20.

to 5 p.m. (Tues.-Fri.), and 1 to 4 p.m. (Sat.). Scio’s city library has a circulation of about 12,000 books, videos, DVDs and audiobooks. There is a summer reading program for toddlers through adults. The library also offers a variety of activities throughout the year including a children’s story time, Chautauqua speakers and a weekly genealogy class. To get a library card: Library cards are available to Scio residents with proof of residency. Adult users living outside the city limits pay $30. Children’s cards for those in eighth grade or younger are free. Teens pay $5.

Museums Albany Albany Regional Museum 136 Lyon St. S. 541-967-7122 armuseum@peak.org www.armuseum.com www.facebook.com/albanyregionalmuseum Open noon to 4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., and to school groups and tours by appointment. The Albany Regional Museum is a nonprofit organization that acquires, documents, preserves and interprets materials illustrating the history and development of Albany. The museum offers educational and historical exhibits and the Rod and Marty Tripp Reference Room, which holds historical information for Albany and the surrounding area, and work space for research. Admission is free; donations accepted. Monteith House 518 Second Ave. S.W. 541-928-0911 www.monteithhouse.com Open noon to 4 p.m. Wed.-Sun., mid-June to midSept., and by appointment. This is the town’s oldest frame building, built in 1849 by Albany’s founders, Walter and Thomas Monteith. It is said to be the most authentically restored pioneer home in Oregon and is listed on

the National Register of Historic Places. Admission is by donation. Historic Carousel & Museum 503 First Ave. W. 541-791-3340 albanycarousel@gmail.com www.albanycarousel.com Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon.-Sat. and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wed., or by appointment. Watch as community volunteers hand-carve figures for the carousel. The museum houses several antique carousel pieces, most donated by the Dentzel family.

Brownsville Linn County Historical Museum 101 Park Ave. 541-466-3390 E-mail: lchm@centurytel.net http://www.co.linn.or.us/parks/museums/historymuseum.html Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon.-Sat. and 1 to 5 p.m. Sun. The Moyer House is open to tours only from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. and 1 to 5 p.m. Sun.; tours depart hourly from the historical museum. This museum features a 1909 Brush automobile, exhibits of pioneer and Native American life, tools and clothing; a genealogy section; and movie theater with a video collection that includes the 1986 movie “Stand By Me,” which was filmed in Brownsville. One of the few remaining covered wagons that made it across the Oregon Trail is displayed: a wagon belonging to the William Drinkard family who came to Oregon in 1865 on a six-month journey from Missouri. The 1881 Moyer House, around the corner at 204 N. Main St., is also a part of the museum. Admission for the museum is a suggested donation of $2. Tickets for the Moyer House can be purchased at the museum and cost $1 for ages 11 and under and $2 for ages 12 and up.

Harrisburg Harrisburg Area Museum 490 Smith St. 541-995-4844

Scio Public Library 38957 N.W. First Ave., Scio 503-394-3342 www.scio.plinkit.org Open 1 to 8 p.m. on Monday; 9 a.m. to noon and 1

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LEISURE ACTIVITIES harrisburgmuseum@riousa.com Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tue., Thur. and Sat., and other days by appointment. The museum houses a collection of pioneer-era farm implements, antique tools and machinery to show what it took to make a living in the early years of the Harrisburg area. The 1916 Case Steam tractor is certified to run in parades and public events. Besides the many tractors, patrons will find a 1910 Overland Touring car and a 1923 Star Touring car which was purchased brand-new from the Harrisburg Garage. Step back in time and tour the pioneer schoolhouse, chapel and the 1867 James McCartney house that contains many antiques and memorabilia from the area. There is also a collection of wooden miniatures by the late Bruce Witmer, which includes a farmstead, the Crater Lake Lodge and Noahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ark. Admission is free, but a donation is suggested.

Independence Heritage Museum 112 S. Third St. 503-838-4989 E-mail: orheritage@minetfiber.com www.orheritage.org Open 1 to 5 p.m. Wed.-Sat. Tours can be scheduled by appointment, and programs are offered a few times per year. The museum holds a large collection of artifacts, photos and memorabilia from the history of Independence, Monmouth and Buena Vista, including memorabilia from the 1959 Oregon Cavalcade, plus an impressive military exhibit. Admission is free. There is no wheelchair access at the present time.

Monmouth Jensen Arctic Museum Western Oregon University 590 W. Church St. 503-838-8468 Email: arctic@wou.edu www.wou.edu/arctic Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wed.-Sat.; closed on federal holidays. This is the only museum on the West Coast dedicated wholly to informing and educating the people about the environment of the Arctic and the culture of Arctic people. The museum collection includes art, artifacts, everyday objects and an authentic walrus-skin whaling boat used by Dr. Paul H. Jensen on one of his last expeditions in the Arctic, during the 1970s. There is also a wild Arctic theater with taxidermic wolves, caribou, musk oxen and a polar bear. Admission is a suggested donation of $2 for adults and $1 for children 12 and under.

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Bryan Humphrey of Springfield looks for some help from passing motorists after getting stuck at the 2012 Mud Fest near Sweet Home. 541-847-5288 Open 1 to 4 p.m. Wed. and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the last Sat. of the month. Monroe, Alpine, Bellfountain, Irish Bend and other communities are featured in this museum that opened in the fall of 2002. Its exhibits include artifacts from pioneer days, a military display and the history of more than 400 veterans, including photos of 300 of them, information on area schools and displays related to the local logging industry. There is a special display honoring Bataan Death March survivor Eugene Davidson, whose family donated his Bataan book collection. Admission is free; donations accepted.

Newport Oregon Coast History Center 545 S.W. Ninth St. 541-265-7509 Email: coasthistory@newportnet.com oregoncoasthistory.org Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tue.-Sat.; log cabin museum open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thur.-Sat. The site offers a look at Native American, maritime and coastal settlement history, including a log cabin museum, an 1895 Victorian home museum, research library and two museum stores. Admission is by donation.

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South Benton Communities Historical Association Museum 140 S. Fifth St.

Benton County Historical Museum 1101 Main St. 541-929-6230

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Email: info@bentoncountymuseum.org www.bentoncountymuseum.org Open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. The museum occupies a historic Georgian-style brick building, constructed in 1867, with wings added in the early 20th century. It was the home of Philomath College from 1867 to 1929. Exhibits address a variety of cultural themes. The museum also maintains a year-round visual arts program, including an outstanding quilt exhibit, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art and shows by local artists. A research library is available (by appointment only) to help students, writers and other researchers. A small museum store specializes in books on Oregon history, genealogy and local history. Admission is by voluntary donation.

Scio Scio Depot Museum 39004 N.E. First St. 503-394-2199 Open 1 to 4 p.m. Sat.- Sun., May to Oct., or by appointment. Mid-valley memorabilia and exhibits, with an emphasis on the Scio area, are displayed in the 1890 West Scio train depot. Run by the Scio Historical Society, the site also features a train caboose and picnic grounds. Admission is free.

Shedd Shedd Museum 29990 First St. 541-369-2310 Email: gr.harrison@comcast.net

LEISURE ACTIVITIES Open by appointment. The old Shedd bank building contains artifacts and collections of the late Lucille Shedd and her brother Harold. The displays include community memorabilia, items from the Civil War and Oregon Trail eras and fine collectibles. Admission is by voluntary donation.

Sweet Home East Linn Museum 746 Long St. 541-367-4580 info.sweethomechamber.org Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thur.-Sat., 1 to 4 p.m. Sun. Appointments encouraged. Exhibits and memorabilia emphasizing the late 1800s and early 1900s in Sweet Home and east Linn County are housed in the former Sunnyside School building that later became a church. There are completely furnished turn-of-the-century rooms, including a kitchen, parlor and bedroom. Logging equipment from the same era is also on display. Admission is by voluntary donation.

Toledo Toledo History Center 208 S. Main St. 541-336-1203 Open from noon to 4 p.m. Wed.-Sun. The center, which opened in 2005, is a private, nonprofit museum dedicated to the marine history of the area, as well as logging/timber and other aspects of the town’s formation.

Waldport Waldport Heritage Museum 320 N.E. Grant St. 541-563-7092 Email: waldportmuseum@peak.org Open noon to 4 p.m. Wed-Fri., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat.-Sun., or by appointment. Exhibits include views of Native American history, the logging business, period clothing, cooking utensils, and photographs. The museum is a 1941 Civilian Conservation Corps structure and it also houses a genealogical library. Admission is free; donations accepted. Yaquina Pacific Railroad Historical Society 101 N.W. A St. 541-336-5256 Email: yprhs@peak.org www.yaquinapacificrr.org/ Open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tue.-Sat. for this museum housed by a collection of rail cars. Summer hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June through August. Winter hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. through Dec.

Music Chamber Music Corvallis

FARMERS AND ARTISANS MARKETS farmers markets offer much more than fresh, local produce for eight months out of the Lingocal year, from mid-April to mid-November. The markets often feature live entertainment, cookdemonstrations or gardening workshops as well. SATURDAY • Albany Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Albany City Hall parking lot at Fourth Avenue and Ellsworth Street in Albany. Locally grown produce, flowers, nursery plants, honey, eggs, meats and baked goods. Info: www.locallygrown.org • Corvallis Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., First Street and Jackson Avenue at the north end of Riverfront Park. Locally grown produce, flowers, nursery plants, honey, eggs, cheese, meats and baked goods. Info: www.locallygrown.org • Corvallis Artisans Market, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., First Street and Monroe Avenue near the riverfront, Corvallis. Features works of local artists, food and more. Can also be found at an indoor location between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Info: www.corvallisartisansmarket.com. WEDNESDAY • Corvallis Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., First Street and Jackson Avenue at the north end of Riverfront Park. Locally grown produce, flowers, nursery plants, honey, eggs, cheese, meats and baked goods. Info: www.locallygrown.org. THURSDAY • Lebanon Farmers Market, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the corner of Grant and Main streets, Lebanon. Markets run May to October. Fresh fruits and vegetables, crafts, homemade products and music. Info: 541-760-9392. SUNDAY • Wren Community Market, noon to 4 p.m. (June-Sept.), Wren Community Hall, 35515 Kings Valley Highway, west of Philomath. Info: 541-929-7408.

541-738-0442 www.chambermusiccorvallis.org Chamber Music Corvallis is in its 54th concert season. Tickets are $132 for the six-ticket season package. Individual concert tickets are $27 at the door or $24 if purchased in advance from Grass Roots Books & Music in Corvallis or ordered by telephone at 541-757-0902. Season tickets may be purchased at the door or by calling 541-7570902, or by emailing carolw@peak.org. Admission is free for K-12 students and OSU students with ID. Other special-price admissions are available to spouses of OSU students, nonOSU college students, parents accompanying elementary students, local music teachers and holders of the Oregon Trails Card under the CAFA program. All concerts are at 7:30 p.m. at the LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 2012-2013 Season Oct. 9: Icicle Creek Piano Trio. Nov. 13: Calder Quartet. Jan. 25: Trio Solisti with soprano Amy Burton. Feb. 27: Auryn Quartet. March 14: Jon Manasse and Jon Nakamatsu. April 17: Diotima Quartet. Chintimini Chamber Music Festival 541-753-2106 dcaldwell26@comcast.net www.chintimini.org Each year, Chintimini Chamber Music sponsors two weeks of chamber music concerts built around classical musicians who grew up in the

Willamette Valley and now have performing careers. Concerts are at 7:30 p.m.; most are at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 S.W. West Hills Road, Corvallis. In addition, there are free appearances at the Farmers Market and musically illustrated story programs for children at Oregon public libraries, including the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Ask for a season brochure by phone or email (see above.) 2013 Season June 14: Repertoire TBA. June 18: “Music for a Low-Budget Epic.” June 19: Two library concerts for children. June 21: Chamber Orchestra: Corelli, Britten. June 23: Repertoire TBA. June 25: Includes premiere of new trio by Kenji Bunch, commissioned through a grant from Chamber Music America. Corvallis Community Band 541-745-5843 matthes@proaxis.com www.c-cband.org The Corvallis Community Band began as part of the 1976 Bicentennial Celebration. In 1980, the band began its summer evening concert series, playing popular favorites at Corvallis’ Central Park. The band plays at 8 p.m. Tue. mid-June through the end of Aug., with rehearsals immediately before at 7 p.m. During the school year, the band rehearses at 7 p.m. each Tue. at Linus Pauling Middle School and gives several concerts at various locations in the community. The 2012-13 OUR TOWN

LEISURE ACTIVITIES band is open to all musicians with high school performance ability. Community Band concerts are always free and open to the public. Corvallis Community Choir 541-753-7660 j.converse@comcast.net http://corvalliscommunitychoir.us A fun-loving, no-audition group that welcomes everyone, regardless of music experience. The choir occasionally performs at community events and retirement homes. Rehearsals are from 7 to 9 p.m. Tue. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 N.W. Circle Blvd. Registration is $50 a term. Corvallis Folklore Society (CFS) www.cfs.peak.org Local club that presents folk music concerts throughout the year and hosts contra dances on first and third Sat. Corvallis New Horizons Band 541-754-6098 sharon@gracewinds.com www.newhorizonsmusic.org www.corvallisnewhorizonsband.org New Horizons is an adult concert band that welcomes and instructs players of all levels. Beginners are encouraged to join. This is a great way to learn and have fun making music with others. The concert band meets from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. Thur. year-round. Corvallis-OSU Piano International Presents Steinway Piano Series and Jazz in the Valley Series 541-752-2361 Email: Steinway@peak.org CorvallisPiano.org A concert series presented by Corvallis-OSU Piano International. All concerts are at 4 p.m. on Sun. at LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University. 2012-2013 Season Steinway Piano Series Oct. 13: Children’s program: Jacques Després, 11 a.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave. (Cosponsored with the Friends of the Library) In concert: Nov. 4: Jon Nakamatsu. Feb. 10: Inon Barnatan. April 7: Jon Kimura Parker. May 5: Stuart Isacoff lecture and concert. Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra 541-752-2361 Email: symphony@cosusymphony.org, www.cosusymphony.org www.facebook.com/symphony105 Experience the 107th season of the CorvallisOSU Symphony Orchestra. The nearly 80-member orchestra, directed by OSU Professor of Music Dr. Marlan Carlson, features professional 2012-13 OUR TOWN

musicians as well as community members and OSU students. At least 35 of the orchestra’s musicians teach some type of music in our community. Choral music is often a part of the concert season. Since 1906, the orchestra has been a leader in the musical life of the mid-Willamette Valley. With community members performing alongside OSU faculty and students — and listening together in the audience — our concerts provide a shared musical experience that’s unique and fulfilling. The 2012-13 season will offer concerts on Nov. 18, Dec. 2, Feb. 20, March 15 and May 21, and will feature such notable works as Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 (with soloist Alexander Tutunov), Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 (with soloist Marianela Vacatello), Bach’s St. Matthew Passion (with the OSU Chamber Choir) and Mahler’s Symphony No. 5. There will be a family-oriented “Harry Potter”themed concert on Oct. 28, “Halloween with Harry,” to which people are invited to wear costumes. Tickets for the five regular season concerts are $18, $25 and $30. Oregon State University students are admitted for free with their ID card. Up to three K-12 students are admitted for free with an adult ticketholder while seats last. Tickets for reserved seating can be ordered online, and general admission tickets are available at Gracewinds Music and Grass Roots Books & Music in Corvallis. All tickets for the “Halloween with Harry” concert are general admission at $15 (no free tickets for K-12 or OSU students). Corvallis Repertory Singers CorvallisRepSingers@gmail.com www.repsing.org Corvallis Repertory Singers is a professionallevel, mixed-voice ensemble under the direction of Steven M. Zielke, director of choral activities at Oregon State University. The singers are drawn together by their passion for sharing highquality choral music with music lovers in the central Willamette Valley. 2012-2013 Season Oct. 7: “Young Guns,” early compositions of Bach, Haydn and Mozart, 3 p.m. Dec. 16: “Candlelight & Carols,” Vaughan Williams’ “Hodie” and carols old and new, 4 p.m. Jan. 27: CRS Chamber Singers: “British Invasion,” works by Purcell, Tallis, Handel, Rutter, Vaughan Williams, The Beatles, 3 p.m. April 18: “Passion, Virtue, Revenge: Opera at the Whiteside,” featuring operatic choruses by Verdi, Donizetti, Bizet, Gilbert and Sullivan, and others, 7 p.m. Corvallis Youth Symphony Association 541-766-4903 cysassoc@peak.org www.cysassoc.org Corvallis Youth Symphony Association (CYSA) provides beginning strings education and performance opportunities for youth in grades 3-12. The association sponsors three orchestras:

Elementary Strings for third- through fifthgraders, with classes in 509J schools; Willamette Valley Junior Honors Symphony, an audition-only group for string, wind and percussion players in grades 6 through 10; and the Corvallis Youth Symphony, an audition-only group for advanced string, wind and percussion players in grades 9 through 12. Signups, auditions and concerts are held throughout the year for students in the midWillamette Valley. Heart of the Valley Children’s Choir 260 S.W. Madison, Suite 101, Corvallis 541-738-7888 choir@peak.org www.hvcchoirs.com Now in its 28th year, the Heart of the Valley Children’s Choir consists of five active choirs involving more than 300 singers ages 8 to 18 from throughout the mid-Willamette Valley including Corvallis, Philomath, Albany and Tangent. The choir provides choral performance opportunities locally and abroad. Jubilate! The Women’s Choir of Corvallis jubilate@comcast.net http://jubilatechoir.org Jubilate! a community choir open to all women singers, sings music of all styles and genres with a strong spiritual, feminist and lesbian focus. The choir meets from 7:15 to 9 p.m. Mon. (Sept. through June) at First United Methodist Church, 1165 N.W. Monroe Ave. in Corvallis, and performs concerts for the community throughout the year. Linn-Benton Opera Guild 541-757-8949 miner@exchangenet.net www.linnbenton.edu/go/opera Linn Benton Opera Guild sponsors previews of and deluxe chartered coach transportation to each production in the Portland Opera season. Preview meetings are held the Tue. prior to opening night at 7:45 p.m. in 303 Benton Hall, Oregon State University. The chartered coach transportation is for the Sat. performance, with pick-up stops in Corvallis, Albany and Salem. 2012-2013 Season Nov. 10: Mozart’s “Don Giovanni.” Feb. 9: Puccini’s “Tosca.” March 23: Handel’s “Rinaldo.” May 18: Verdi’s “Falstaff.” MusiCafe Rock School 541-738-ROCK lisalynla@hotmail.com www.rockschoolstar.com 2521 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis 126 First Ave. S.E., Albany The performance-based music school offers private lessons, rock band classes, summer camps, choir and live concerts for children and teens.

LEISURE ACTIVITIES The O.K. Chorale First Baptist Church of Corvallis 9th and Monroe 541-745-5122 vollheim@peak.org Join joyful “older kids” harmonizing old favorites, sacred and secular, singing at community and retirement centers. Rehearses at 10 a.m. Mon., Sept. through May. Oregon State University School of Arts and Communication: Music 541-737-4061 http://oregonstate.edu/cla/music/ The music area in the School of Arts and Communication at Oregon State University hosts public concerts by a variety of vocal and instrumental performance ensembles throughout the year. In conjunction with the Memorial Union and the Associated Students of Oregon State University, OSU Music also hosts the free “brown bag” concert series, Music a la Carte, in the Memorial Union Lounge, at noon, most Thursdays while school is in session. Check the OSU web calendar at http://calendar.oregonstate.edu or the OSU Music website for detailed event listings. Oregon State University Summer Session Concerts http://summer.oregonstate.edu/concerts This series of folk and rock music is held from noon to 1 p.m. Wed. from mid-June to mid-Aug. on the brick mall outside the OSU Bookstore, unless otherwise noted. Pro Musica Corvallis 541-758-7661 penelopewolff@promusicacorvallis.org www.promusicacorvallis.org This amateur string orchestra for adults meets at 6:45 p.m. Wed. at 1990 N.W. Brownly Heights Drive, Corvallis. Second Saturdays Benefit Concert Series — For a Better World Email: newlin@peak.org www.alt2war.org Sunnyside Up Café, 116 N.W. Third St., Corvallis Benefit concerts for organizations/groups working to promote peace and justice in the world. Every second Saturday Sept. through May (no concert in Dec.), 6-8 p.m. Sweet Home Singing Christmas Tree 541-367-4639 Email: sgolson@comcast.net http://on.fb.me/MiGyoZ (Facebook page) A community choir of singers ages 12 through 90 that presents a free holiday program in December. Rehearsals are held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tue. and Thur. evenings at Sweet Home High School, 1641 Long St. The 2012 concerts will be at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7-8 and at 3 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Sweet Home High School Auditorium.

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Willamette Valley Concert Band http://wvcband.org This group consists of volunteer musicians high school age and older from throughout the valley. The band plays several concerts a year and is open to musicians with high school level or better experience. Students are encouraged to join only with the recommendation of their school band director. Rehearsals are held weekly at 7:30 p.m. Thur. in Albany. Full band rehearsals are usually held in South Albany High School’s band room. Sectionals are held at South Albany in the band room (brass and percussion) and in the choir room (woodwinds). Willamette Valley Symphony 541-829-3932 Email: willamettevalleysymphony@gmail.com www.willamettevalleysymphony.org The Willamette Valley Symphony is a communitybased, volunteer symphony orchestra consisting of professional, semi-professional, avocational and student musicians from throughout Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Above all else, they are dedicated to providing quality musical opportunities and performances for Willamette Valley residents. The WVS season consists of four pairs of concerts (in Albany and Corvallis) between Sept. and June. The Young at Heart Singers 541-745-5949

Email: tinybubbles3@comcast.net This senior volunteer group performs at local assisted living centers, nursing homes and retirement facilities. Rehearsals are 10 a.m. the first Wed. of each month at the Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave., Corvallis.

Spectator Sports

pectator sports in the mid-valley are at an all-time high, thanks to the successful athletic programs at Oregon State University in Corvallis and the University of Oregon in Eugene, the area’s high school programs and local American Legion baseball teams. OSU and Oregon are members of the Pacific-12 Conference, which bills itself “The Conference of Champions” because it has won more national titles than any other. But the two major colleges aren’t the only source of sports entertainment. For small-college fans, Western Oregon University in Monmouth is an NCAA Division II member with strong programs in football, basketball and volleyball. There are several NCAA Division III and NAIA schools within a 60-mile radius and Linn-Benton Community College in Albany offers several junior-college sports. When it comes to high school sports, Corvallis, Crescent Valley, West Albany, South Albany and Lebanon are 5A schools that compete in the eight-team Mid-Willamette Conference. Philomath and Sweet Home are the area’s 4A schools, while Santiam Christian, Harrisburg, 2012-13 OUR TOWN

LEISURE ACTIVITIES Jefferson and Scio are 3A schools, and Monroe, East Linn Christian and Central Linn compete in 2A. Alsea, Eddyville Charter and Fairview Christian compete as 1A schools. T. Gerding Construction in Corvallis plays American Legion baseball all summer. It has advanced to five of the past six state tournaments — winning the title in 2009 — and finished third in the 2003 World Series in Bartlesville, Okla. T. Gerding plays all of its home games at Hansen Stadium at Taylor Field, next to Corvallis High on Buchanan Ave. The Corvallis Knights took up residency in Corvallis in 2007. The Knights are members of the West Coast League. The team is made up of college players and uses wood bats. The Knights played in Gresham prior to moving to Corvallis and now call Goss Stadium on the OSU campus home. For professional sports buffs, there are two minor-league baseball teams within an hour’s drive of Corvallis and Albany. The Eugene Emeralds and Salem-Keizer Volcanoes are Class A baseball teams in the Northwest League. Auto racing fans can get their motors going at Willamette Speedway, 36606 Airport Drive in Lebanon (541-258-8503). The closest horse racing track is Portland Meadows in Portland. Annual events include the Philomath Frolic and Rodeo and the Sportsman’s Holiday in July. Here is a look at some various spectator sports within a short drive of Corvallis and Albany:

Oregon State University OSU offers 18 NCAA Division I programs and is highly competitive in most. The football team halted its streak of 28 consecutive losing seasons in 1999 under former coach Dennis Erickson and has played in seven bowl games in the past 10 seasons. OSU is now coached by former Corvallis High standout Mike Riley. OSU men’s basketball is under the direction of fifth-year coach Craig Robinson. Robinson previously coached at Brown for two years before taking the OSU job. The Beavers are perennially strong in the socalled non-revenue or Olympic sports, with top25 rankings typically in women’s gymnastics, wrestling, softball and men’s and women’s golf. The Beavers baseball team became the first team in 10 years to repeat as national champions in 2007. OSU’s football success is leading to a building explosion. A new softball stadium was recently completed; an indoor practice facility for football, baseball, soccer and softball was completed in September 2001; lights were added to Goss Stadium in April 2002 and to Lorenz Field in July 2006; the Prothro Field practice area was renovated in 2003, and a $93 million renovation/expansion of Reser Stadium in 2005 resulted in a brand-new east grandstand that 2012-13 OUR TOWN

increased capacity to about 43,000 from just more than 35,000. A new Sports Performance Center opened in May 2008. Additionally, ground was recently broken on a new basketball practice facility. For ticket information, call 1-800-GO-BEAVS.

University of Oregon Oregon offers 17 NCAA Division I programs, a slate that includes men’s and women’s track but not women’s gymnastics. Oregon cut wrestling after the 2008 season, bringing baseball back in 2009. The football team has become a perennial bowl contender, including appearances in the Rose (1995, 2010, 2012) and Fiesta (2002) bowls and the national championship game (2011), and regularly sells out Autzen Stadium. The Ducks play seven home games this season. Men’s and women’s basketball opened a new facility, Matthew Knight Arena, last season, bringing an end to games at McArthur Court. Eugene bills itself as the “Track Capital of the World” and is known for its large crowds for meets at Hayward Field. The Oregon women finished first and the men ninth at the NCAA Championships at Des Moines, Iowa. The championships will return to Hayward Field in June 2013 and 2014. The baseball program hosted its first NCAA super regional since 1954 this season and the softball program advanced to NCAA College World Series for the second-time ever this season.

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

Cinema • Darkside Cinema, 215 S.W. Fourth St., Corvallis. Locally-owned, independent art house movietheater, open every night. 541-752-4161, paul@darksidecinema.com or www.darksidecinema.com • Pix Theatre, 321 Second Ave. S.W., Albany. Locally-owned theater serving wine, beer and

pizza. Adults only at evening showtimes. 541-926PIXX or www.albanypix.com • Regal Ninth Street 4, 1750 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis. • Regal Albany 7, 1350 S.E. Waverly Drive, Albany. • Carmike Cinema 12, 750 N.E. Circle Blvd., Corvallis.

Theater Albany Civic Theatre 111 First Ave. S.W. 541-928-4603 www.albanycivic.org ACT is one of the oldest continuously operating community theaters in the Pacific Northwest, offering a year-round schedule of comedy, drama and musicals. Performance times are 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. Admission prices for plays are $11 general and $8 for those over 60 and under 18. Admission prices for musicals are $13 and $10. Tickets are sold at the door or in advance at Sid Stevens Jewelers in Albany or Rice’s Pharmacy in Corvallis. Season ticket packages are also available. Season ticket holders get a substantial discount from single-seat prices and first choice on seats, five days before they go on sale to the general public. Season passes, good for admission to all regular-season shows, cost $102 for general audiences and $75 for those younger than 18 or 60 and older. Season Samplers, good for admission to any five regularseason shows, including the musical, cost $51 and $39, respectively. ACT is open to anyone interested in becoming involved in theater, both behind the scenes and on stage. 2012-13 Season Sept. 28-Oct 13: Pirates of the Chemotherapy Nov. 2-17: The Game Show Dec. 7-22: Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm Jan. 18-Feb. 2: The 39 Steps Mar. 1-23: Man of La Mancha Apr. 12-27: Mousetrap May 17-June 1: Hay Fever June 21-July 6: Crimes of the Heart Aug. 2-24: Avenue Q (Special Event) Bard in the Quad 541-737-2784 http://oregonstate.edu/bardinthequad OSU’s Bard in the Quad series, presented “Romeo & Juliet” in 2006, “Much Ado About Nothing” in 2007, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in 2008, “Twelfth Night” in 2009, “MacBeth” in 2010 and “As You Like It” in 2011 outside on the quad at Oregon State University. The 2012 production was “The Taming of the Shrew.” Performances are usually the first part of August and are open to the public. Corvallis Community Theatre 115 S.W. Second St. (at the Majestic Theatre)

LEISURE ACTIVITIES 541-758-7827 www.corvalliscommunitytheatre.org Corvallis Community Theater is in its 50th year of producing live theater. CCT is always open to people wishing to become involved in all areas of production. Ticket prices vary by show; call 541-758-7827 for details and for show times. Corvallis High School Drama Department, Corvallis School District Theaters 541-757-3820 1400 N.W. Buchanan Ave. (includes a main stage and black box theatre) www.corvallistheaters.com Corvallis Russian Troupe 541-753-6829 or 541-737-3964 Email: Vreneli Farber: Vreneli.farber@gmail.com; Svetlana Erofeeva: serofeev@coas.oregon state.edu This year marks the 17th annual stage production play, performed in Russian. Times and dates of performances, are normally set at the end of winter or spring terms, will to be announced. Call or email for information. Linn-Benton Community College Performing Arts Department 541-917-4566 www.linnbenton.edu/go/performing-arts The LBCC Performing Arts Department presents musical and theatrical performances at the Russell-Tripp Performance Center throughout the year. Located at Linn-Benton Community College in Takena Hall. 2012-2013 Season Musical performances Nov. 29: 7:30 p.m. March 14: 7:30 p.m. June 6: 7:30 p.m. Majestic Theatre Management 541-758-7827 www.majestic.org Majestic Theatre Education at the Majestic Theatre, 115 S.W. Second St., Corvallis. MTM stages several high-level productions throughout the year including an outdoor play at Starker Arts Park. Oregon State University Theater 541-737-2853 angela.weeks@oregonstate.edu http://oregonstate.edu/dept/theatre Oregon State University Theatric Arts presents a mix of plays during the school year in OSU’s Withycombe Hall Theater, corner of 30th Street and Campus Way. Curtain time for most performances is 7:30 p.m. Matinees are at 2 p.m. Willamette Stage Company 541-368-7092 www.willamettestage.org Willamette Stage Company was founded in early

2007 by a group of theater artists and enthusiasts led by artistic director Robert Delk Hirsh, a veteran professional actor and director. The group recognized the potential for a professional live theater company to augment and complement the many thriving mid-Willamette Valley performing arts groups. A nonprofit, private corporation, it is dedicated to creating provocative, professional live theatre experiences for local artists and audiences. In 2009, the STAGE U Actors Studio program was added to give actors at all levels workshop opportunities to hone their craft.

Visual Arts and More Art lovers and artists seeking fellowship can find plenty of inspiration in the mid-Willamette Valley. Albany Arts Commission Albany City Hall (Periwinkle Room), 333 Broadalbin S.W. 541-917-7777 www.cityofalbany.net/council/bcc/index.php?vie w=1 The Albany Arts Commission helps implement the City Hall Arts Master Plan and advises the Albany City Council on issues related to public art. Members’ projects include raising funds for the purchase of art for City Hall, overseeing rotating and temporary exhibits of art, developing a community strategy for public art and selecting or rejecting art offered for donation. The commission also sponsors a teen art show and contest for youths ages 14 to 18 each spring. The Arts Center 700 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis 541-754-1551 www.theartscenter.net The office is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.), while the Gallery/ArtShop is open from noon to 5 p.m. (Tues.-Sat.) The Arts Center is dedicated to integrating the arts into community life through dynamic collaborations, innovative outreach programs, creative educational opportunities and diverse exhibitions and cultural events. The Arts Center is also designated as the LinnBenton Arts Council and acts as a clearinghouse of information on the arts and advocates for arts funding at the state and local levels. Programs include Arts in Education, which places artists in residencies in schools, and ArtsCare, a program that brings the arts into health care environments in Linn and Benton counties. Community partners and collaborations include the Tcha Tee Man Wi Storytelling Festival, the Corvallis Fall Festival Fine Arts Exhibition, the Corvallis School District and da Vinci Days. The Arts Center hosts Globetrotters Day Trips arts

and culture camp for children and the Between the Cracks Music Series. Reception: “The Art of the Plankton:” July 19 da Vinci Days: July 21-22 “The Art of the Plankton:” Artist’s talk: July 21 Corvallis Fall Festival: Sept. 22-23 da Vinci Days 541-757-6363 davinci@davinci-days.org www.davincidays.org www.facebook.com/davincidays Oregon’s premier art and science festival at the Oregon State University lower campus, Central Park and various other Corvallis locations. Oregon State University Craft Center 541-737-2937 or CraftCenter@oregonstate.edu http://mu.oregonstate.edu/craftcenter/ Open 1 to 10 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sat./Sun.). The main entrance is on the ground level of MU East/Snell Hall, off Benton Way. Our Craft Center sign hangs above the entrances, go through the door in the center of the building and turn right. The Craft Center at Oregon State University offers well equipped studios and classes in the following areas: ceramics, glass, black and white photography, woodworking, fibers, pen and paper art and jewelry/metals. Membership is open to OSU students, faculty, staff and the general public. All levels are welcome from beginner to advanced. Classes are taught by skilled artists and craft persons, with an emphasis on quality small group instruction and individual attention. Linn-Benton Community College Benton Center 757 N.W. Polk Ave., Corvallis 541-757-8944 whitejp@linnbenton.edu www.linnbenton.edu/go/benton-center LBCC Benton Center offers hundreds of classes for life-long learners from all backgrounds. Vistas and Vineyards 541-757-8060 Ttallis1@comcast.net http://vistasandvineyards.wordpress.com Vistas and Vineyards is a group of artists who enjoy painting “en plein air” at local sites in the mid-Willamette Valley and sharing their work with each other. The group has been active since 1989. Meets weekly mid-May through mid-October. Willamette Ceramics Guild http://willametteceramicsguild.org Willamette Valley PhotoArts Guild Madison Ave., Corvallis 541-757-3415 info@photoartsguild.org http://photoartsguild.org/web/tiki-view _articles.php An affiliated guild of the The Arts Center, dedicated to the support of fine art photography. 2012-13 OUR TOWN

LEISURE ACTIVITIES Meetings are at 7 p.m. on the third Thur. of each month (except Aug. and Dec.) at The Arts Center, 700 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis.

Art Galleries ALBANY Albany Regional Museum, 136 Lyon St. S., 541967-7122 or www.armuseum.com. • Dentzel American Carousel Artists Studio and Museum, 503 First Ave. W. Information: www.albanybrassring.com. • Monteith House Museum, 518 Second Ave. S.W., 541-928-0911 or http://albanyvisitors.com/historic-albany/museums/monteith-house/. • North Santiam Hall and South Santiam Hall Galleries, 6500 Pacific Blvd., Linn-Benton Community College, 541-917-4237. CORVALLIS Art in the Valley, 209 S.W. Second St., 541-7520811, or http://artinthevalley.net/ The Arts Center, 700 S.W. Madison Ave., 541-7541551 or www.theartscenter.net Fairbanks Gallery, Fairbanks Hall, 220 S.W. 26th St., Oregon State University, 541-737-5009 or http://oregonstate.edu/fairbanksgallery/Current_ Exhibit_.html Giustina Gallery and Murdock Exhibit Area, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 S.W. 26th St., Oregon State University, 541-737-2402 or http://oregon state.edu/lasells/ InSight Gallery, 414 N.W. Fourth St., 541-753-1711, or http://www.insightgallery.com/ Maiah Creations Studio & Shoppe, 215 S.W. Fourth St., 753-4014 or www.maiahcreations.com Majestic Theatre Art Gallery, 115 S.W. Second St., 541-758-7827 or www.majestic.org Memorial Union Concourse Gallery, 2501 S.W. Jefferson Way, Oregon State University, 541-7372937, or craftcenter@oregonstate.edu or http://osumu.org/art.html Northwest Art Collection, Valley Library, Oregon State University, 541-737-3331or http://osu library.orst.edu/libraries_and_collections/art Pegasus Gallery and Frame Studio, 341 S.W. Second St., 541-757-0042 or www.pegasusart gallery.com The Fine Art Studio, 457 S.W. Butterfield Place, 541-758-6668. PHILOMATH Benton County Historical Museum, 1101 Main St., 541-929-6230 or www.bentoncountymuseum.org Gateway Gallery, 1233 Main St., 541-929-8448 or http://Gateway-Gallery.com IN OUTLYING AREAS 250 South Main Gallery, 250 S. Main St., Independence; 503-606-9717 or Email: robworl@viser.net Aloha Photographic Studio and Gallery, 595 E. 2012-13 OUR TOWN

Ash St., Lebanon, 541-258-2089 or www.proaxis.com/~thayden Greenwood Gallery, 38711 Weirich Drive, Lebanon; 541-451-2160 Linn County Historical Museum, 101 Park St, Brownsville; 541-466-3390 or www.co.linn.or.us/museum The Living Rock Studio, 911 W. Bishop Way, Highway 228, Brownsville; 541-466-5814 or www.pioneer.net/~mackey River Gallery, 184 S. Main St., Independence Info: 503-838-6171 or http://www.rivergalleryart.com/

Microbrews and distilleries 2 Towns Ciderhouse, Eastgate Plaza, 3848 S.E. Eastgate Circle, Corvallis, 541-357-8301, http://2townsciderhouse.com 4 Spirits Distillery, 6040 N.E. Marcus Harris Ave., Adair Village, 541-760-0696, www.4spiritsdistillery.com Block 15, 300 S.W. Jefferson Ave., Corvallis, 541758-2077, www.block15.com. Owned by Nick Arzner. Usually has at least 15 signature brews available at its downtown restaurant/brewpub. Calapooia Brewing Company, 140 Hill St. N.E., Albany, 541-928-1931, www.calapooiabrewing.com. Owned by Mark Martin and Laura Bryngelson. Calapooia also owns Siletz Brewing Company. Flat Tail Brewery , 202 Southwest First St., Corvallis, 541-753-8533, http://www.flattail corvallis.com. Established in 2010. A partnership of Corvallis restaurateurs Tonya and Iain Duncan with Laura Bryngelson and Mark Martin, owners of Calapooia Brewing Co. in Albany. Earned first place at the KLCC Microbrew Festival in Eugene for its Licentious Goat, a double India Pale Ale. Hard Times Distillery, 175 S. Fifth St., Monroe, 541-357-8808, www.hardtimesdistillery.com. Oregon Trail Brewery, 341 S.W. Second St., Corvallis; 541-758-3527, http://www.oregontrailbrewery.com. Up and running since 1987. Located in the Old World Deli, which also serves all OT brews on tap. Heart of the Valley Homebrewers , www.hotv.org.

Wineries Airlie Winery, 15305 Dunn Forest Road, Monmouth, 503-838-6013, www.airliewinery.com. Owned by Mary Olson. Producing Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Marechal Foch, Riesling, etc. Belle Vallee Cellars, 151 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis. http://www.bellevallee.com/ Benton-Lane Winery, 23924 Territorial Highway, Monroe, 541-847-5792. Owned by Steve and

Carol Girad. Producing Pinot Noir. http://www.benton-lane.com/ Broadley Vineyards, 25158 Orchard Tract Road, Monroe, 541-847-5934, www.broadleyvineyards.com. Producing Pinot Noir. Cardwell Hill Cellars, 24241 Cardwell Hill Drive, Philomath, 541-929-9463, www.cardwellhillwine.com. Specializing in Pinot Noir, Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah and Pinot Gris. Emerson Vineyards, 11665 Airlie Road, Airlie, 503838-0944, www.emersonvineyards.com. The vineyard focuses on Pinot Noir with smaller amounts of Viognier, Marechal Foch, Baco Noir, Leon Millot and Oberelin Noir. Harris Bridge Vineyard, 22937 Harris Road, Philomath, 541-929-3053, www.harrisbridgevine yard.com. Nathan Warren and Amanda Sever’s winery specializes in producing premium Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir dessert wines. Lone Oak Winery, Monroe, off Coon Road, Monroe. Owned by Dave and Yvonne Miller. Producing Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir Rose and Pinot Blanc. Lumos Wine Company, 24000 Cardwell Hill Drive, Philomath, 541-929-3519, www.lumoswine.com. Lumos wines are made by husband and wife team Dai Crisp and PK McCoy who produce excellent Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Gewürztraminer, and Chardonnay. Marks Ridge Winery, 29255 Berlin Road, Sweet Home, 541-367-3292, www.marksridge.com. Producing Pinot Noir, Gewürztraminer and Riesling. Nuthatch Cellars, 8792 N.W. Chaparral Drive, Corvallis, 541-754-8483 or see www.nuthatch cellars.com. Owned and run by John Bacon and Jane Smith at their home. Producing lesserknown red wines. Pioneer Hopyard Vineyards, 225 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis. Spindrift Cellars, 810 Applegate St. Philomath, 541-929-6555, www.spindriftcellars.com. Spindrift Cellars is a small, family-owned boutique winery founded by Matt and Tabitha Compton, producing Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Syrah wines. Springhill Cellars, 2920 N.W. Scenic Drive, Albany, 541-928-1009, www.springhillcellars.com. Producing Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. Tyee Wine Cellars, 26335 Greenberry Road, Corvallis, 541-753-8754, www.tyeewine.com. Tyee is located on the scenic Buchanan Family Century Farm and produces premium estate grown certified salmon-safe wines. Viridian Wines/Olsen Family Vineyards, 8930 Suver Road, Monmouth, 888-344-2022, www.olsenvineyards.com. Wine Vault, 1301 Main Street, Philomath, 541929-8496, www.winevault.biz. The Wine Vault is the official tasting room for Pheasant Court Winery. It also sells wines from Marys Peak Winery.

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

Community Programs BENTON COUNTY Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis 1112 N.W. Circle Blvd. 541-757-1909 www.bgccorvallis.org Office hours 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2 to 6 p.m. Mon.-Fri. During the school year, the club is open from 2:45 to 6:30 p.m. Mon.-Thur. and 1:30 to 6 p.m. Fri. A free daily dinner is available to all members. Summer hours are 2:30 to 6 p.m. The 40,000-square-foot Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis features two separate gyms, an art center, games area, computer lab, audio mixing lab, teen center and study lounges for elementary-, middle- and high-school age youth. The club offers team sports programs, summer camps, after-school licensed child care and clubhouse activities for children ages 6 to 18. The club offers STARS from 2:45 to 6 p.m. at most elementary schools; the Lincoln Lion’s Den program from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Lincoln Elementary School and non-school day programs at the club. Summer Club takes place from June though Aug. ($75 per week) and includes snacks, lunch and field trips. Annual membership fee is $25. The membership year runs from Sept. 1 to Aug. 31. Some activities require an extra fee. Corvallis Parks and Recreation Department 1310 S.W. Avery Park Drive 541-766-6918 www.ci.corvallis.or.us Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., except holidays. Corvallis residents receive catalogs in the mail

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Isabelle, 3, and sister Lily, 6, cruse through the streets of Adair Village in style during the city’s 4th of July parade.

during the year detailing the many fall/winter and spring/summer activities sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department for preschoolers through adults. (The catalogs are also available online.) Programs cater to a variety of interests from performing arts to sports and fitness. The department also hosts several field trips, especially during the summer, and special events including the annual children’s parade and Penny Carnival. Philomath Youth Activities Club 421 S. 19th St. 541-929-4040 www.pyac.org Open 8 to 11 a.m. Mon.-Fri. The Youth Center is open 3 to 6 p.m. Mon.-Fri. during the school year and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. during the summer. The club’s 6,000-square-foot building offers foosball, pool, air hockey, video game machines, a computer room, arts and crafts and a snack area to Philomath students. The organization also sponsors a variety of recreational activities, sports teams, after-school programs, summer day camps and special teen activities. Fees vary by activity, but no child will be denied access to programs because of inability to pay. Financial assistance is available for

program/registration costs.

LINN COUNTY Albany Parks and Recreation 333 Broadalbin St. S.W. 541-917-7777 www.cityofalbany.net Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Residents receive a different catalog each quarter of the year detailing the many programs and activities sponsored by Albany Parks and Recreation. The department offers various sports programs, classes, day camps and special events for preschoolers up through teens, including the popular family River Rhythms concerts in Monteith Riverpark during the summer. Boys & Girls Club of Albany 1215 Hill St. S.E. 541-926-6666 www.bgc-albany.org Open 2:30 to 7 p.m. Mon.-Thur. and 2:30 to 6 p.m. Fri.; summer hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.. Office hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Accommodate with early release and school closure days. The Albany club features four full-sized gymnasiums, classrooms, concessions and a computer 2012-13 OUR TOWN

ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS and educational lab. It offers seasonal activities for all kids of all ages, including touch football, coed soccer, volleyball, basketball, track, baseball and softball, plus free meals and snacks for kids, after-school programs, summer day camps (including those focusing on sports and computer and education skills) and teen nights. The annual membership fee is $25 per child. Summer membership is $45 per week, including annual membership. Boys & Girls Club of Lebanon 305 S. Fifth St. 541-258-7105 www.bgcgreatersantiam.org Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; drop-in hours for children during the school year run from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. During the school year, the Boys & Girls Club is open from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Drop-in hours during the summer are from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon.-Fri. A summer day camp is offered on a weekly basis through the end of August from 7:30 a.m. to noon, Mon.-Fri., at $10 per day per child. The Boys & Girls Club of Lebanon sponsors seasonal activities for youth of various age groups, including indoor soccer, outdoor soccer, flag football, volleyball, basketball, track, baseball and softball. The club also has a game room, arts and crafts, a homework club and a computer room. The annual membership fee is $20 per child. The membership year begins Sept. 1. Boys & Girls Club of Sweet Home 890 18th Ave. 541-367-6421 www.bgcgreatersantiam.org Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon.-Fri. The Sweet Home club offers most of the same activities and seasonal sports that the Albany and Lebanon clubs offer. Membership costs are $20 per year per child. Membership year begins Sept. 1. Mid-Willamette Family YMCA 3311 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany 541-926-4488 Open 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon.-Thur., 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., and 1 to 4 p.m. Sun. The YMCA offers family-based programs that help people develop a healthier spirit, mind and body. The facility features an exercise studio, strength training rooms, a gymnasium, a swimming pool and a whirlpool, as well as racquetball, handball and volleyball courts, a Child Watch center, men’s and women’s saunas and a cardio-TV center. Swim and fitness classes are available year-round. The Kids Zone is open all hours the YMCA is open. Most activities are free to members or offer a member rate. Memberships are available from month to month. The daily fee for use of the facility by non-members is $15 for families, $10 for adults, $4 for youths and $7 for seniors. 2012-13 OUR TOWN

Other Youth Organizations

The extracurricular creative problem-solving program is for students in kindergarten through high school.

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Creative Development Benton Center, 757 N.W. Polk Ave., Corvallis www.linnbenton.edu/go/parenting-education Weekly classes with an emphasis on creative activities for ages 21/2 to 5 and their parents during the school year.

4-H Youth Program Benton County 4077 S.W. Research Way, Corvallis 541-766-6750 http://extension.oregonstate.edu/benton/4h Linn County 104 Fourth Ave. S.W., Albany 541-967-3871 http://extension.oregonstate.edu/linn Volunteer-led clubs for young people in kindergarten through high school focusing on such areas as animal science, natural resources, horticulture, home economics, leadership skills, community service, personal development and expressive arts. Sponsored by the Oregon State University Extension Service. AFS Intercultural Programs Contact Tina Withrow-Robinson at 541-926-8181. This is an international, nonprofit organization that promotes intercultural learning through worldwide high school student exchanges. Avery House Nature Center 1200 Avery Park Drive 541-758-6198 www.corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org Nature education programs for youth and their families based in the Avery House at the edge of Avery Park in Corvallis. The center offers classes for preschoolers, summer day camps, in-service programs and field trips during the school year, plus family nature walks/programs in the summer and fall. Avery House also has live animal exhibits and can be hired to host small parties; call for a detailed schedule. Community Before & After School Child Care Program 250 Broadalbin St. S.W., Suite 2B (Albany) 541-967-9322 www.cap.peak.org This program offers state-certified child care before and after school in Greater Albany Public Schools from 6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Open at nine sites during the school year, three in the summer. Community Services Consortium 541-928-6335 (Albany) 541-752-1010 (Corvallis) 541-451-1071 (Lebanon) www.csc.gen.or.us Programs include work training for youth ages 14 to 24, alternative schooling and YouthBuild. Corvallis Destination Imagination 541-754-3811 www.oregondi.org

First Robotics Team 1359 541-928-5087 Email: robotics@imtech-or.com www.scalawags.org Inspiring interest and excitement in science and technology combined with high-adventure activities. Meets at 6:30 p.m. Mon.; call for location. LBCC Parent/Child Classes 541-917-4897, 541-917-4899 www.linnbenton.edu/go/parenting-education Linn-Benton Community College offers a variety of courses for parents and children up to age 5 with information, activities, songs, and games focused on supporting young children’s development in a number of Linn and Benton county locations. LBCC Parent Cooperative Preschools 541-917-4899 jerriwolfe@linnbenton.edu www.linnbenton.edu/go/parenting-education Preschool cooperatives in Albany, Central Linn, Corvallis, Philomath and Scio for parents with children ages 3 to 5 are designed to support children’s optimal growth and development while preparing them to enter school. Also offers support to parents who work in the classroom and attend seminars. Little Beavers Preschool 541-754-8899 www.littlebeaverspreschool.com Curriculum plans complement those used in the Corvallis kindergarten classrooms. Focus is on language/literacy, math reasoning, problem solving, scientific reasoning and motor skills. Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. OSU Precollege Programs 541-737-6422 www.oregonstate.edu/precollege Oregon State University offers a full range of programs for kids in kindergarten through high school designed to open pathways to higher education though academic opportunities. OSU Science and Math Investigative Learning Experiences (SMILE) 541-737-2388 http://smile.oregonstate.edu The enrichment program is for educationally underserved youth in partner communities in

ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS Oregon. Parents for Education Plus (PE+) 541-745-3003 P.O. Box 1952, Corvallis, OR 97339 Nonprofit, volunteer organization interested in providing quality educational programs for children. Standard Christian School 541-926-0654 www.standardchristian.com STEM Academy 541-737-8139 http://academy.engr.oregonstate.edu/ The year-long, extracurricular education program is sponsored by Oregon State University. OSU works with business, educational and professional community partners to provide small, hands-on classes in science, technology, engineering and math for students in grades two through 12 on Sat. and during the week. Weeklong camps are offered in summer; tuition assistance is available. Start Making a Reader Today (SMART) 541-754-4965 www.getsmartoregon.org The weekly reading program is for students in kindergarten through third grade in low-income schools. The Joan Craig Center 537 S. Third St., Jefferson 541-327-1363 www.joancraigcenter.com Open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon.-Fri. for dyslexic testing and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wed. and Thur. for tutoring. Allied educational therapists offer counseling and testing and specialize in helping people with dyslexia and Irlen Scotopia. Testing is by appointment only. Willamette Nutrition Source, LLC 541-207-7205 744 N.W. Fourth St., Corvallis TSWaterhouse@gmail.com www.willamettenutritionsource.com Private practice devoted to best evidence-based practices for treatment of eating disorders.

Leadership Boy Scouts of America Youth organization for boys ages 7 to 18 and coed organization for boys and girls ages 14 to 21 emphasizing leadership skills, personal growth and skill development through hands-on educational experiences, service, outdoor activities, friendship and fun. Benton County 541-485-4433 www.otcbsa.org

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Linn County www.cpcbsa.org Camp Fire USA www.campfireusa.org The youth clubs and camps promote self-esteem and self-reliance among students in kindergarten through high school. Girl Scouts 800-875-2451 This international organization for girls ages 5 to 18 builds courage, confidence and character through friendships, fun and service. Linn-Benton Young Marines 541-367-9822 www.linnbentonyoungmarines.com 535 Aviation Way, Albany Meets from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. first and third Sat. of the month. Registration costs are $250. A program to positively impact America’s future by providing quality youth development programs for boys and girls that nurture and develop its members into responsible citizens who enjoy and promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. Check website for calendar updates. Philomath Scout Lodge, Inc. P.O. Box 662, Philomath, OR 97370 541-929-7619 psli@peak.org www.philomathscoutlodge.org The lodge is a community meeting place situated on 58 acres in a natural secluded setting. It is available to rent for weddings, community groups and youth groups. The site includes a sports field, hiking and viewing trails, a covered stage and covered sheltered picnic areas.

Preschool Albany Indoor Park Co-Op Boys & Girls Club of Albany, 1215 Hill St. S.E. 541-967-3177 or 541-928-9676 www.albanyindoorpark.com Open 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Tues.-Fri., except Wed., Oct. through May). Parent cooperative offering indoor play areas for infants through pre-kindergarten age children under supervision of their parents. Membership is $45 per family. Child care at LBCC LBCC offers child care on campus through Head Start to students with young children. The Head Start program serves children from birth through 5 years who are not old enough for kindergarten. Families must meet Head Start guidelines. The program operates five days a week, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:05 p.m., and follows the LBCC calendar. Applications may be picked up from Family Connections at LBCC or by calling 541917-4899. Parents may call Head Start directly

at 541-917-4734. Corvallis Community Children’s Center 541-752-1274 cccced@gmail.com http://corvallischildcare.org Developmentally appropriate schools that provide safe, nurturing environments and enriching activities, plus child care, for all ages. Hours vary by location. Growing Oaks Center: 4000 S.W. Western Blvd. 541-207-3122 Lancaster Center: 3285 N.E. Oxford Circle 541-753-0191 Monroe Center: 1165 N.W. Monroe Ave. 541-753-2519 Corvallis Indoor Park First Presbyterian Church, 114 S.W. Eighth St. 541-740-1600 www.indoor-parks.org A parent cooperative that provides indoor, unstructured play areas for infants through kindergarten-age children under the supervision of their parents. Playtimes on weekdays are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Oct. to May. Early Learning Center First United Methodist Church 1115 SW 28th Ave., Albany 541-928-4363 Email: lori@albanyfirstumc.org Open 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) Nonprofit Christian preschool, kindergarten and child care program for kids ages 2½ to 11. Faith Lutheran Preschool and Day Care 541-926-2015 www.faithalbany.org State-certified preschool for children 3 to 7. Before and after care available. Open year round. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mon.-Fri), 930 Queen S.W., Albany. First Christian Pre-Primary 432 Ferry St. S.W., Albany 541-917-1931 Open 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. (Mon.-Fri.) Preschool opportunity for 3- to 5-year-olds, including a speech and language enhancement program. Kidco Head Start 541-758-1164 Email: corvallis@kidcoheadstart.org Preschool program for children of income eligible families who are 4 years old by Sept. 1. Assistance with referrals and support services for families. LBCC Parent/Child Classes 541-917-4899 Email: jerri.wolfe@linnbenton.edu www.linnbenton.edu/go/parenting-education Linn-Benton Community College offers a variety 2012-13 OUR TOWN

ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS of courses for parents and children up to 5 years old with information, activities, songs and games focused on supporting young children’s development in a number of Linn and Benton county locations. LBCC Parent Cooperative Preschools 541-917-4899 Email: jerri.wolfe@linnbenton.edu www.linnbenton.edu/familyresources/parent education Preschool cooperatives in Albany, Central Linn, Corvallis, Lebanon, Philomath and Scio for parents with children 3 to 5 years old designed to support children’s optimal growth and development while preparing them to enter school. Also offers support to parents who work in the classroom and attend seminars. Maple Lawn Preschool 1950 Salem Ave. S.E., Albany 541-917-7755 www.albanyparksandrecreation.org Preschool operated by the Albany Parks and Recreation Department, which serves children with a variety of needs by focusing on group interaction and skill building. OSU Child Development Center/Oregon Head Start Prekindergarten Program 541-737-2516 Email: joanne.sorte@oregonstate.edu Offers programs for community and Head Start-eligible families with children age 3 (by Sept. 1) to 5 years old (kindergarten eligible). Children with special needs are welcome. Meets from 8:15 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. (Tues.-Fri.).

Service Corvallis Parks and Recreation Youth Volunteer Corps Youth Advisory Board 541-766-6918 Email: debra.curtis@corvallisoregon.gov Members are active in the Youth Volunteer Corps and commit to one or more meetings per month to organize and facilitate service projects. Members decide meeting times. Morning Star Grange 311 541-926-2266 38794 Morning Star Road N.E., Millersburg dshdeck@aol.com Family fraternal/community service organization with roots in agriculture that promotes wellbeing of rural and small-town communities. Meets first Mon., 6:30 p.m. potluck with business meeting at 7:30 p.m. Social night fourth Sat. Call for time and location. 2012-13 OUR TOWN

www.corvallissportspark.com Year-round, multi-use facility that provides a safe and fun place to play sports. F.C. Willamette 541-753-4902 www.fcwillamette.org Competitive and recreational soccer program for U7-U10 (Junior Academy) and U11-U18 (Premier Academy).

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Lebanon Community Swim Club 541-451-8551 Email: lebanonpool@yahoo.com www.lebanoncommunityswimclub.com LCS is a youth swim team offering competitive swimming opportunities for girls and boys ages 6 and older. Swim practice times vary depend on age group. Groups meet at the Lebanon Community Swimming Pool.

Corvallis Young Life 503-871-0064 (high school); 503-475-1171 (middle school) www.midvalley.younglife.org Christian organization featuring weekly, monthly and seasonal events for middle school and high school students.

Lil’ Kickers Child Development Program 541-757-0776 www.corvallissportspark.com A soccer development program for kids ages 1½ to 12 years old. Corvallis Sports Park, 175 S.W. Twin Oaks Circle

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Alec Apparcel-Damon of Eugene encourages Gabriel Perez during a Young Marines event at Sweet Home High School.

Pioneer Club 541-757-8021 Email: office@calvin-church.org Bible stories, games, singing and skits for kids age 3 through 5th grade; everyone is invited. • Calvin Presbyterian Church, 1736 N.W. Dixon St., Corvallis 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (Wed.) during the school year

Sports & Recreation Albany Aquatic Association Albany Community Pool, 2150 S.E. 36th St. www.albanyaquaticassoc.com Competitive swim team for ages 5 and up with experienced coaches. American Youth Soccer Association (AYSO) www.ayso870.org (Albany) www.corvallisayso.org (Corvallis) Recreational soccer programs in the fall and spring for ages 4 to 18. Corvallis Aquatic Team 541-766-6306 www.corvallisaquaticteam.org Swim team offering year-round professional instruction, training and opportunities for competition to Willamette Valley athletes of all ages, abilities and interest levels. Corvallis Sports Park 175 S.W. Twin Oaks Circle 541-757-0776 Email: megancastellano@corvallissports park.com

Linn Benton Youth Rugby 541-974-5262 Email: corvallisyouthrugby@yahoo.com, or lbyouthrugby@yahoo.com Lbyouthrugby.wix.com/home An after-school program for high school students around the mid-Willamette Valley that emphasizes sportsmanship, fitness, teamwork and leadership. Season runs from Jan. through May, with practices on Mon., Tue. and Thur. Participation fees vary. The Little Gym of Corvallis 958 N.W. Circle Blvd. Suite A 541-753-0950 E-mail: tlgcorvallisor@thelittlegym.com www.thelittlegym.com/corvallisor Fun, noncompetitive gymnastics, sports, karate and dance classes. Ages 4 months to 12. Parent/child classes available too. Little League 503-585-6892 541-917-8811 (Albany) www.albanyll.com Email: alpata@juno.com (Corvallis) www.corvallisll.net Youth baseball and softball programs with several different instructional and competitive divisions for ages 5 to 18. Season runs from spring into summer. Oregon Dream Teams 503-575-0934 Email: OregonDreamTeams@gmail.com www.oregondreamteams.com

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www.corvallismontessori.org A variety of hands-on art activities, cooking, sports, music, dance and nature activities June 28-Aug. 20 for ages 4 to 10. Corvallis Youth Symphony Association 541-766-4903 Email: cysassoc@peak.org www.cysassoc.org A nonprofit organization dedicated to providing students in grades 3-12 with opportunities for exceptional musical experiences. Signups, auditions and contacts throughout the year for students in the mid-valley.

Oregon Elite All-Star Cheerleading & Tumbling Email: info@oregonelitecheer.com www.oregonelitecheer.com Offers all-star cheerleading teams to boys and girls in kindergarten through high school as well as beginning, intermediate and advanced tumbling lessons. Oregon Ki Society, Corvallis Dojo 535 N.W. Fourth St., Corvallis 541-757-2746 www.oregonki.org Teaches mind-body coordination and how to apply it to Aikido and daily life. Free introductory lessons available. OSU KidSpirit Program 541-737-5437 http://kidspirit.oregonstate.edu Offers recreational opportunities and day camps throughout the year, including Red Cross-certified swim classes for children ages 18 months and up, gymnastics, rock climbing, tennis and arts and crafts programs, American Red Cross babysitting and dance classes for sixth-graders and older. Also sponsors Girls on the Run, which combines training for a 5K race/walk event with curricula designed to promote positive choices for girls in grades 3-8. Sponsored by the OSU College of Health and Human Sciences. Timberhill Tennis Club 2775 N.W. 29th St., Corvallis 541-753-1043 www.timberhilltennis.com Junior Development Program available at member-owned tennis club with six indoor and two outdoor tennis courts. Junior and adult instructional courses offered; the club sometimes hosts tournaments.

The Arts ACT YouThespians Albany Civic Theater, 111 W. First St. youthespian@gmail.com 541-791-1020 www.albanycivic.org (Click “YouThespians”) Theatrical training on-stage and off for youth fourth grade to age 18. Albany Library Anime Club Albany Main Library 2450 14th Ave. S.E. 541-917-7580 Email: doris.hicks@cityofalbany.net http://library.cityofalbany.net Students in grades five through adults who like to watch Japanese animation, read the popular Japanese comic book-format Manga books or draw in Manga style are invited to join the Anime

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Creative Development Lab Benton Center 757 N.W. Polk Ave., Corvallis 541-917-4899 www.linnbenton.edu/go/parenting-education Weekly class with an emphasis on creative activities for ages 2½ to 5 and their parents during the school year. Jesse Skoubo/Democrat-Herald

Jayce Owen of Sweet Home watches as his brother Jarett attempts to pull the “sword from the stone” during a scout lock-in at the Linn County Fair & Expo Center. Club to meet others with similar interests. Meets one Sat. each month year round; no registration necessary. Albany Marionette Troupe Albany Carnegie Library, 302 Ferry St. S.W. 541-917-7585 http://library.cityofalbany.net Youth entering grades six through 12 in the fall are invited to help perform an original show each summer using stringed puppets. Registration is free; no auditions required. For information, contact doris.hicks@cityofalbany.net The Arts Center 700 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis 541-754-1551 www.theartscenter.net Art classes, dance instruction, summer camp and other arts-related activities throughout the year for children ages 3 to 12. Artist residencies provided to Linn and Benton county schools. Cascade Performing Arts Center 541-258-2572 http://dancnfun.blogspot.com Year-round classes (Mon. through Sat., mornings, afternoons and evenings) and performance opportunities in tap, jazz, ballet, square dancing and adult fitness. Corvallis Montessori School Summer Arts Camp 2730 N.W. Greeley Ave. 541-753-2513

Elementary Strings Program 541-766-4903 Email: cysassoc@peak.org www.cysassoc.org/es Provides beginning instruction in violin, viola and cello at local elementary schools. Heart of the Valley Children’s Choir 541-738-7888 www.hvcchoirs.com Choral singing and performance choir for ages 8 to 18; by audition. Kindermusik 541-929-3771 E-mail: teacher_sue@comcast.net www.kindermusik.com Music and movement program for children from birth through age 8. Classes run Sept. through May. Summer program runs June to July. Classes are held at the First Congregational Church, 4515 S.W. West Hills Road, Corvallis. Willamette Chamber Orchestra and Ensemble 541-758-7661 Chamber orchestra composed of students in third through eighth grade in private, public and home schools throughout the Willamette Valley. Auditions held twice a year, weekly rehearsals and two concerts. Rehearsals start at the end of Sept. Year-round Story Times 541-917-7591 Stories, songs and rhymes for children of all ages. • Albany Downtown Carnegie Library, 302 Ferry St. S.W. 10:30 a.m. (Tues.) • Albany Main Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E. 7 p.m. (Mon.); and 10:30 a.m. (Wed./Thurs). 2012-13 OUR TOWN

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