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 Thursday, 7 p.m.; call for location.
Association for Motorcyclists Oregon
541-409-4292
margaret.rodriguez93@yahoo.com
- Yaquina Bay Restaurant
325 Airport Road S.E., Albany
8 a.m. (fourth Saturday)
Albany Peace Seekers
541-928-7013
albanypeaceseekers@q.com
Advocates and activists for local and global peace and justice.
- Meets at 9 a.m. third Saturday at Lakeside Center
2180 54th Ave. S.E., Albany (no meetings in July or August)
Association of Retired Oregon Public Employees
753-6754
Promotes the economic and social welfare of Oregon PERS retirees.
- Valley Catering
6097 N.E. Ebony Lane, Adair Village
Noon (second Tuesday, alternate months)
Benton County Tobacco Free Advisory Group
541-766-6250
http://www.co.benton.or.us/health/publichealth/tobacco_prevention.php
Promotes policies and programs at state, federal and local levels for reducing tobacco use and its impact on the health and economic well-being of Oregonians. Meets quarterly on second Tuesday at Benton County Health Department (Columbia Room), 530 N.W. 27th St., Corvallis; call for time.
Community Alliance for Diversity
541-738-6293
ahood@alliancefordiversity.org
www.alliancefordiversity.org
Community-based organization serving as a catalyst to create and sustain a healthy multicultural community.
408 S.W. Monroe M210C, Corvallis
Corvallis Alternatives to War
a2wvfp@hotmail.com
www.alt2war.peak.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.
- Westminster House
101 N.W. 23rd St., Corvallis
3 p.m. (first Sunday)
Corvallis HOUR Exchange
541-753-0595
hourexchange@peak.org
www.hourexchange.org
Builds community networks and increases commerce between individuals by exchanging local currency.
- 101 N.W. 23rd St.
7 p.m. (first Thursday)
Corvallis Independent Business Alliance
541-752-0047
www.corvallisiba.org
Voluntary, cooperative effort of independent, local businesses who use education, networking, political advocacy and citizen involvement to help the community prosper and contribute to a diverse, healthy and stable local economy.
Corvallis Matters
541-753-0012
corvallismatters@aol.com
Group facilitating communication between city leaders, groups and individuals working for sustainability. Meets last Wednesday of the month; call for details.
Corvallis Secular Society
541-754-2557
www.corvallissecular.org
Promotes secular humanism, a worldview free from supernatural and paranormal beliefs.
- Corl House
3975 N.W. Witham Hill Drive
2 p.m. (third Saturday)
Downtown Corvallis Association
460 S.W. Madison Ave.
541-754-6624
www.downtowncorvallis.org
Membership organization focused on keeping downtown strong and vibrant through business support, downtown advocacy and economic development services.
- Office Furniture Concepts
106 N.W. Second St.
8 a.m. (third Wednesday)
Friends of the Albany Public Library
541-917-7580
Promotes library usage, sponsors programs and raises funds for special equipment and furnishings.
- Albany Public Library
2450 14th Ave. S.E.
Noon (second Friday, October to May)
Friends of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
541-766-6928
www.thebestlibrary.net
Supports and advocates for library programs and services through membership, donations and book sales.
Board meets third Wednesday
3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the library
Friends of the Scio Library
503-394-2672
Promotes library usage.
- Scio City Hall
38957 N.W. First Ave.
7 p.m. (first Monday)
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 10th Ave.
5:30 p.m. (third Monday in January, March, May, September and November)
Linn Library League
503-394-3696, 503 394-3643
www.linnlibraryleague.org
Works toward a goal of excellent, tax-paid library service for all Linn County residents and runs the Linn Library League Bookmobile.
Majestic Theatre Management Inc.
541-758-7827
www.majestic.org
Nonprofit, member-owned organization committed to operating Corvallis’ Majestic Thea-tre (opened in 1913) as a quality performing arts facility.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
829-3023
Promotes civil rights and encourages the social, economic and political progress of all people.
- Westminster House
101 N.W. 23rd St., Corvallis
7 p.m. (second Thursday)
National Organization for Women (NOW)
541-752-0418
www.oregonnow.org
Organization dedicated to achieving equality for all women.
Oregon Retired Educators Association, Linn-Benton Chapter
541-928-9644
Promotes the social, professional and economic status of retired educators and encourages service to the community. Meets third Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.; Albany Public Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E.
OSU Women’s Center
541-737-3186
www.oregonstate.edu/womenscenter
Resource center, referrals and advocacy for empowering women.
Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays (P-FLAG)
541-924-6544
jgdriskell@aol.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 Monday)
Philomath Community Foundation
753-7541, 929-5358
Seeks to strengthen and enhance the community of Philomath and encourage citizen participation.
Planned Parenthood Legislative Action Team
541-342-6042, ext. 35
publicaffairs@pphsso.org
www.pphsso.org
Promotes pro-choice and women’s reproductive health legislation on the state and national levels.
- Community Outreach
865 N.W. Reiman Ave., Corvallis
7 p.m. (second Monday)
SCORE Chapter 460
541-745-5816
scm170@aol.com
www.score.org
Provides free and confidential counseling to businesses and persons wanting to start, or wishing to improve, an existing business.
- 495 State St., S-511, Salem
10 a.m. (second Monday)