Trees To Treasure

Some of the downed trees from Corvallis are recycled into finely-crafted heirloom bowls, gifts, and boxes as a fund raising partnership between Corvallis Parks & Recreation and local wood-workers. A small collection of these elegant pieces of lustrous walnut, elm, maple, honey locust and other fine woods are on display and available for sale at our administration office in Avery Park. Proceeds are used to support local Urban Forestry projects.

Ages: All
Location: Parks & Recreation, 1310 SW Avery Park Drive
Date: Now, Monday-Friday
Time: 8 am to 5 pm
Cost: Varies depending on the piece selected

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Gift Certificates Available

Offer your loved ones a present they will always remember, a class from Parks & Recreation! Most of the classes offered in the Activity Guide are available to be given as gifts. There are so many options to choose from that the certificates are the perfect gift for any occasion -holiday, birthday, or just to say "I love you." Each gift certificate comes in a decorated gift envelope, so you don't even have to worry about wrapping. Purchase gift certificates at the P&R office in Avery Park.

Ages: All -most classes can be given as gifts
Location: Corvallis Parks & Recreation Admin office, 1310 SW Avery Park Drive
Date: Available all year long
Time: Certificates can be purchased during business hours, 8 am to 5 pm, Mon - Fri
Cost: No additional cost above the cost of the class purchased

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Hilltop Big Band Concerts

The Hilltop Big Band presents another season of free, Central Park concerts featuring the swing sounds of Count Basie and others. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. (Regular musicians and substitutes welcome.) Sorry, no pets allowed in Central Park. Sorry, no dogs allowed in Central Park. Listed on page 35 of the Activity Guide.

Ages: All
Location: Central Park
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: August 4 & 18, September 1
Time: 7:30 pm - 9 pm   (the Sept 1st concert will be 7 pm - 8:30 pm)
Cost: FREE!

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Corvallis Community Band

Bring your instrument and join the Corvallis Community Band. Anyone with a band instrument and a high school level ability is welcome to play with the band. Enthusiastic audiences always join these summer celebrations. Sorry, no dogs allowed in Central Park. Listed on page 35 of the Activity Guide.

Ages: 15+ to participate / Everyone invited to enjoy the concerts
Location: Central Park
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: Through August 24th
Time: rehearsals at 7 pm / Concerts at 8 pm
Cost: FREE!

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Annual Children's Parade

Celebrate the world of nature with Corvallis Parks & Recreation's 62nd annual Children's Parade. Dress up as your favorite fish, bird, or animal and stretch your imagination. Groups, bands and drill teams will also be part of the parade. Participants receive ribbons and treats. Sorry -no motor driven vehicles or animals allowed.

Ages: 2 - 12 years
Location: Meet at 5th & Madison
Day: Friday
Date: July 30th
Time: 7:15 pm
Cost: FREE!

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Dinner and a Story

Enjoy a relaxing "family time" meal in Avery Park followed by story time. This popular program includes games and activities before dinner. Order forms for the box meals will be mailed out to registrants by July 30th.

Ages: All
Location: Avery Park
Day: Thursday
Date: August 12th
Time: 5:30 pm
Cost: $8 per person -register are Parks & Recreation

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