Omelets, graduation and the farmers’ market provide Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday options for those who don’t want to leave town. Plus, there are some interesting events going on in neighboring Corvallis.
Here’s a rundown of events and activities for June 7-9.
Friday, June 7
It’s the first Friday of the month and that means breakfast for supper at the College United Methodist Church’s Omelet Dinner. Held since 1988 to raise money for parsonage property taxes, the meal includes a made-to-order omelet, homemade scones, fruit and a beverage for $8. You can add scones and gravy for another $2 and desserts are available for an extra charge.
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Enjoy the Ride, a Corvallis-based band that plays songs dating back from today to the 1970s, will be on stage at the Whiteside Theatre in Corvallis. The show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. The Whiteside Theatre is located at 361 SW Madison Ave.
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The Majestic Theatre in Corvallis will offer the talents of Matt the Electrician tonight at 7:30 p.m. A performer out of Texas named Matt Sever, he has released 12 albums with tunes that have been widely used in advertising, film, radio and television. Tickets are $25 (adults) and $20 (students, seniors). Find the Majestic at 115 SW Second St.
Saturday, June 8
If you’re in the Blodgett vicinity today, you may notice a heck of a lot of folks running around. That’s because the 10th annual Marys Peak Trail Run will be taking place with Blodgett Elementary School serving as the starting and ending points for those competing in 50-mile, 50-kilometer and 25-kilometer events.
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The River to Ridge Biodiversity Tour features a restoration project at the J2E Tree Farm, a 360-acre small woodlands operation located near Fort Hoskins. Featuring eight different experts in conservation, ecology and watershed restoration, the four-hour event (8 a.m.-noon) will showcase efforts to rejuvenate 360 acres of diverse habitats. Organizers have reached capacity but you can join a waiting list at the website (scroll toward the bottom of the page).
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Get out your work gloves and join the monthly work party at Mount Union Cemetery. This effort usually goes from 9 a.m.-noon but because there are two burials scheduled for the cemetery on Saturday, it will end early at 10:30 a.m. Folks who want to join in can show up as early as 8 a.m. Organizers said this month, there are flower arrangements that need to be picked up, vases to be washed and then there is the ongoing weed-eating. For anyone with questions, email Janet Cornelius.
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Philomath High School’s graduation ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. at Clemens Field. This year’s graduating class has 105 students and five valedictorians. Even for those who do not have a family member graduating, this is a community event that can be fun to take in from their entrance onto the field to the traditional tossing of the mortar boards into the air. For many of us older folks, it takes you back. If you missed the story on this year’s Philomath News featured graduate, Bella Griebel, give it a read.
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If you’re into museums, stop by the one right here in Philomath, which is housed in the historic Philomath College building. An art exhibit that remains on display is called “Bringing the World Together: Paintings, Prints & Panels” by Betty LaDuke. This artist’s current exhibitions focus on social justice from multiple perspectives. The museum is open today from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Sunday, June 9
The Philomath Farmers’ Market is in its third week. It runs from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in front of Philomath Community Library. Produce, other food items, crafts, services and information are among the types of vendors on site and there is also a kids club. The market accepts Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program cards and Double Up Food Bucks, which match SNAP purchases up to $20 each week for fresh produce and food products.
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The Willamette Valley Symphony will offer its final performance of the season with a 4 p.m. show “Viva Italia” at Ashbrook Independent School in Corvallis (there is also a Saturday performance at 7 p.m.). The symphony welcomes soprano Amy Hansen for timeless classics of opera. Tickets are $20 (adults) and $18 (seniors). Youth ages 17 and under are free. The school is located at 4045 Research Way.
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For those who want to relax with other live music or events, there are a couple of options available in Corvallis at Common Fields (Blü Egyptian) at 6 p.m. and Old World Deli (Mid-Valley Belly Dance Collective) at 7 p.m.
