SATURDAY, OCT. 12
“Family History Fair for Linn and Benton Counties,” 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2850 Grand Prairie Road SE, Albany. Bring your family, discover your ancestors, and find cousins. Bring a laptop, tablet or phone. Snacks will be provided; bring your own lunch. Free. Information: LebFamilyHistory@gmail.com.
Greek Food Fest, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, St. Anne Orthodox Church, Lewisburg Hall, 6000 NE Elliott Circle, Corvallis. Greek meals and desserts will be sold throughout the festival. Wine, spirits and other beverages will be available. Live Greek music by Brett Pitner on bouzouki and Maria George on vocals is set for all day Saturday and Sunday; line dancers and dance instructors will be on hand. Arts and crafts items, icons, books and souvenirs will be available for purchase. Attendees can also take a self-guided tour of the Orthodox chapel on the second floor, and/or participate in a 30-minute presentation on Eastern Orthodox life and faith. Admission to the festival is free; parking is also free. There is a spillover parking lot a block away at Mountain View Elementary School. Proceeds help pay for renovation and maintenance of the historic hall. Information, including the menu: www.saintannegreekfest.org.
People are also reading…
“Tom Birdseye: Author Reading and Signing,” 7 p.m., Grass Roots Books & Music, 251 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Birdseye’s new book, “There Is No Map for This,” is a high-adrenaline story of what it really means to man up. Birdseye will signing books. or you can preorder signed copies at www.grassrootsbookstore.com.
The Willamette Valley Symphony in concert, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 (art show at 6:15, pre-concert talk, 6:30), and 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13 (art show, 3:15, pre-concert talk, 3:30), Ashbrook Independent School, 4045 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Anthea Kreston will perform Felix Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. The orchestra will perform Fanny Mendelssohn’s Overture in C, and Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Tickets: free for those age 17 or under, $20 for adults, $18 for those age 65 or older.; visit www.willamettevalleysypphony.org.
SUNDAY, OCT. 13
The Corvallis Repertory Singers present “Annelies,” 3 p.m., Detrick Hall, PRAx, 470 SW 15th St., Corvallis. “Annelies” is a choral version of the story of Anne Frank, composed by James Whitbourne. Tickets: $30 general admission, $5 for students, at https://prax.universitytickets.com.
Sunday Classic Bingo, 3 to 4 p.m., taproom, Deluxe Brewing Company, 635 NE Water Ave., Albany. Free, all-ages classic bingo play. Play for the chance to win swag and other prizes. The taproom is family-friendly and open to well-behaved dogs on leash. Information: rebecca@sinisterdeluxe.com.
MONDAY, OCT. 14
Oregon State University College of Forestry Indigenous Peoples’ Day reception, 9 a.m., Peavy Forest Science Center Atrium, 3100 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. Welcome by Cristina Eisenberg, opening ceremony by Ashley Russell, College of Forestry Indigenous faculty and student remarks, traditional craft stations, traditional foods.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day panel discussion, 1 p.m., Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts (PRAx), 470 SW 15th St., Corvallis.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day proclamation signing, 2 p.m., Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts (PRAx), 470 SW 15th St., Corvallis. Corvallis Mayor Charles Maughan will sign the proclamation.
Live performance by the band Native Rose, 6 p.m., Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts (PRAx), 470 SW 15th St., Corvallis.
TUESDAY, Oct. 15
Academy for Lifelong Learning, 9:30 a.m., online and at the Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave. Suzanne Davis, owner of Love Yoga Studio in Albany, will present “Your Qi (energy) Matters: Qi Gong for Focus, Flow and Freedom.” Experience firsthand the benefits of being in a state of flow, while focusing on boosting your energy and freeing your joints. This playful, engaging workshop offers practical tools, a little humor, some Qi Gong and breathwork. Health and wellness can be fun. Dress comfortably. Nonmembers are invited to attend up to two classes before joining. For more information, email admin@academyforlifelonglearning.org.
“Oregon Is Indian Country” reception, 10 a.m., Valley Library, 201 SW Waldo Place, Corvallis.
Wednesday, Oct. 16
Screening of “Life Over Lithium,” 5 p.m., ballroom, Memorial Union, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis.
Monday Night Acoustic Jam, 6 p.m., taproom, Deluxe Brewing Company, 635 NE Water Ave., Albany. Weekly, open-invite acoustic-only jam event. Open to all ages and experience levels for acoustic musicians. The group lead, Sharon Carter, will be on site starting at 5; attendees are welcome to arrive early to begin practice. Sign up for all-player jam songs will start at 5:30. Participants are asked to come prepared to lead two to four covers all musicians may play. Deluxe Brewing is open to all ages, apart from the immediate bar area, and is always pet-friendly. The taproom serves craft beer, house spirit cocktails, cider, wine and soda. The Deluxe Food Cart is also open throughout the event. Information: rebecca@sinisterdeluxe.
Items for this calendar are pulled from the user-generated calendar that runs on our websites. For further information, write to jane.stoltz@lee.net.
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