Whatever could it be Marge?

We're really excited to be performing in the brand new Arts Center Annex, which is an absolutely gorgeous space if you haven't seen it yet.

We also have a few other local performances coming up you can check out, The Majestic on August 1; Lumos Winery on August 9; and Tyee Winery on August 29. If you like to laugh a whole lot and then maybe cry a little, here's a great play for you!

Tickets: https://www.merelyplayersoregon.com/shows

I'm a CNA in the area. I got on with Express but their shifts are mainly in portland. I don't want contract just shifts here and there. Any suggestions on an agency?

The rolling blackouts have to stop. They keep raising rates claiming it’s to improve infrastructure. We pay an insane amount of money for electricity to have multiple outages a day. If this keeps up, I will be looking at what it takes to start a class action. If one were to start, how many people here would sign on?

We have the Monday Rage Thread where we rant about things that displease us and it was suggested that we also do the opposite. So here we are.

What is something good that happened to you this week?

What is something wonderful about Corvallis (and the greater Corvallis area)?

this heat is killing me and I worry about my kitties too. I’m in the middle of moving and have no money. if anyone has an AC I can borrow even just until we can get our own I would be so grateful

It’s warming up here in the valley, and lots of folks will be looking to float the Willamette to cool down .
If you’re one of them, BE CAREFUL, prepared, and be aware!
Two people have drowned this week floating the regularly easygoing river, and a personal friend spent over half an hour up to her shoulders in fast water, clinging to a snag and waiting for search and rescue. The water level is unseasonably low and there are plenty of snags to be hung up on! Wear your life vest and maintain situational awareness.
Stay safe out there!

I live near campus and sometimes my power goes out every few weeks for about a minute and turns back on

But it's happened 3 times in the last 24 hours and it's fucking with my projects

Is anyone else experiencing this? Is there anything that can be done about it or do I just suffer?

Anyone else finding it a complete clusterfuck? My old log in doesn't work and when I follow the steps they provide to establish a new log in, the system says it doesn't recognize my SSN, name and date of birth. So, I'mm pretty much locked out of all my accounts.

I noticed the haze in the air this morning. It's likely from the fires north of Bend.

This is a good resource to monitor wildfire smoke and air quality readings until the rains come back:

https://fire.airnow.gov/

My 21st birthday is coming up on August 3rd, a Monday, and I'm not entirely sure if there's a "best" place to go that day. I definitely plan on going out on different days when there's more going on in town, but I wanna still have fun the day of my birthday. Thanks in advance :)

ICE has once again, shot and killed two innocent people in the past week. This year so far, 22 people have died in ICE custody under circumstances that have not been disclosed. Join the Indivisible Benton County Visibility Brigade and Corvallis Singing Resistance on Wednesday, July 22 from 5:00 to 6:00 PM for a memorial vigil to call attention to the people being killed by ICE.

On Tuesday, July 7, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Houston, Texas. On Monday, July 13, Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Biddeford, Maine.
These are not the actions of normal law enforcement.
It is what happens when poorly trained paramilitary thugs are allowed to violate our civil rights and use violence without any sort of accountability.

First they came for the immigrants
And I did not speak out
Because I was not an immigrant.

And...we are going to oppose the terrorism and murders of ICE now
because we've read this poem before
and know how it ended.

Join us on Wednesday, July 22 at 5:00 for a memorial vigil to call attention to the ICE murders and a call to end the reign of terror of ICE.

There will also be a food drive so anyone can donate food items for the local food banks.

Nonviolence Commitment:
A core principle behind all Indivisible Benton County events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.

Hey there, this is an extremely embarrassing thing to ask, but I've been here a year or two and I've seen a similar post in the past, but I haven't been able to join any groups or meet any friends or anything of the sort. I'm profoundly shy, so just walking up to people without some prior arrangement (an event or group or whatever) is absolutely terrifying.

I've tried looking and I haven't been able to find anything (for instance, Meetup is completely dead here), so does anyone have any recommendations as to where I might be able to meet people and make friends? Groups, events, etc? Ideally, something where it'd be hard to show up and just keep to myself, because that's the thing I'm trying to avoid doing.

If it helps, I'm up for pretty much anything from book clubs to bar hopping. Some of the things I already do that might be good for social things is nature walks and TTRPGs.

Looking to replace a current surround sound system that is already in place. Any recommendations appreciated

Hi everyone, i am relocating from St Louis to Corvallis (August), and I'm having a hard time getting eyes on my resume.
Ive applied to a few positions at Samaritan Health Center, Corvallis Clinic, and a few others; but it seems as if nobody is actually looking at my application, as i am receiving rejection emails within 48 hours

I have a lengthly history working in healthcare, from direct support to admission coordination.
Is there something I'm doing wrong?

I would appreciate any feedback, or advice on how to break into the industry in this town

Title, happened a few days ago. Willing to drive to Eugene, Salem, or even Portland if that’s what it takes.

Alternatively if anyone here is going thru the same thing let’s chat.

(27, Male, non OSU for reference)

In your opinion, what's the best combo of screen size and quality + audio fidelity in a theater for a movie event like Dune or The Odyssey?

I usually make the trek down to Eugene for the closest version of IMAX available, though was curious if there's a solid screen for less travel.

For smaller movies and group outings of course, like to support local like the Pix and Whiteside/dark side.

I heard there was ICE today at winco. Can anyone confirm this? If you can please let me know

Corvallis Gazette-Times editor Penny Rosenberg is out, and a replacement is flown in. Nobody saw it coming. Nobody at the GT is talking. Corvallis Advocate reporter Tom Henderson interviews Rosenberg, looks at her replacement, and digs into what happened.

Hey everyone,

I recently had to start biking to work because my car is having some mechanical issues. I live near Lincoln Elementary on 3rd in Southtown and work on 9th by Trader Joe's.

For those of you with more experience biking around Corvallis, especially with all the construction in Southtown right now, what would you consider the safest route to and from work?

One thing I'm especially unsure about is heading home. Is taking 3rd southbound under Highway 20/34 generally considered safe, or is there a better option?

I had been using the pedestrian bridge from Shawala Point, but with the sidewalk now closed, it forces people into the Highway 34 on-ramp, which doesn't feel great.

I'd really appreciate any advice. I'm still pretty new to bike commuting. I'm really enjoying the new bike and the extra exercise, but I also tend to overthink things and want to make sure I'm choosing the safest routes.

Thanks!