Upcoming Events: June

Are you ready to start your summer off with a bang? Check out the local events happening in the month of June. There's plenty to see, do, eat, and explore. So get out there and enjoy yourself. Be safe and let the good times roll!

 

 

MAY 31-JUNE 3: Lebanon Strawberry Festival
Parades, fireworks, entertainment, food, and the "World's Largest Strawberry Shortcake."
 www.lebanonstrawberryfestival.info
Cheadle Lake Regional Park - Hwy 20 & Werich Dr, Lebanon  541-258-7164

JUNE 1: An Evening of Food, Stories, and Auction
Middle Eastern food, live and silent auction, and artwork from Oregon and Gaza school children. 6:00pm, Price: $10 to $15 sliding scale. www.gazaexchange.org
Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship - 2945 NW Circle Blvd, Corvallis  541-908-2279

JUNE 1: Spring Sing! The OSU Women's and Men's Choirs
Bella Voce & The OSU Meistersingers. 7:30pm, Price: $10; Students free with ID. www.tickettomato.com First United Methodist Church - 1165 NW Monroe Street, Corvallis
541-619-9063

JUNE 1: OSU Battle of the Bands

Local Bands perform and compete for the winning title. All Day, Free. 112 Memorial Union, Corvallis  541-737-6872

JUNE 2: Girls on the Run 5k and Beaver Fun Run
Includes a 50 yard dash (age 3-4), 500 yard race (age 5-7), 1k (age 8-12), and 5k Community Event. 9:00am, See website for prices and race times. www.gotrwillamette.org

JUNE 2-3: Pine Meadow Village Garage Sale
Largest garage sale in Albany with 75+ homes all in one location. 10:00am-4:00pm
1210 Pine Meadow Dr., Albany  541-928-5112

JUNE 2-NOV 17: Albany Farmers' Market 

Baked goods, fruit, vegetables, and flowers. 9:00am-1:00pm (Every Saturday), Free
www.locallygrown.org  4th & Ellsworth (City Hall parking lot), Albany  541-740-1542

JUNE 2-OCT 13: Brownsville Farmers' Market 

Fresh produce, flowers, and more locally produced items. 9:00am-1:00pm (Every Saturday), Free www.brownsville-farmersmarket.com Downtown Brownsville, Corner of Park Ave. and North Main St. SNAP and WIC are welcome at the market.  541-868-4822

JUNE 2-NOV 23: Corvallis Farmers' Market 

Baked goods, fruit, vegetables, and flowers. 9:00am-1:00pm (Every Sat. and Wed.), Free
www.locallygrown.org  1st & Jackson, Corvallis  541-740-1542

JUNE 7: Lebanon Farmers' Market
Fresh fruits & vegetables, crafts, homemade products, & music.
3:00pm-7:00pm, (Thursdays) Free  www.lebanondowntown.org/farmers
Grant & Main St., Lebanon  541-928-1914

JUNE 8: Grapes & Grains
Enjoy an evening of local brews, wine, food, and music. 4:00pm-11:00pm 

Tickets are $10 (Age 21 and over)  www.albanygrapesandgrains.com

Linn County Fair & Expo Center - 3700 Knox Butte Rd. NE, Albany  541-754-9511


JUNE 9: World's Ultimate "Elvis" Tribute Artist Concert
7:00-10:00pm, General admission $20, Preferred seating $25
Eagles Club - 127 Broadalbin SW, Albany  541-926-6622

Photo courtesy of: www.elvis.com

JUNE 10: Nihon e Ikimasho! Let's Go to Japan! The OSU Wind Ensemble 

The inaugural OSU Alumni Concert Band joins the Wind Ensemble for this "send off" concert featuring guest conductors. 3:00 pm, Price: $10, Students, Staff, & Faculty: Free with ID
www.oregonstate.edu/cla/music  LaSells Stewart Center - 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis
541-619-9063



JUNE 12: An Evening with PRIMUS
7:30pm, $45 general admission. www.thecuthbert.com
Cuthbert Amphitheater - 2300 Leo Harris Parkway, Eugene  541-762-8099

JUNE 15-17: Linn County Pioneer Picnic
Games, food booths, logger jamboree, equestrian events, talent shows, and entertainment. Free.
www.historicbrownsville.com  Downtown and Pioneer Park, Brownsville  541-928-0831

JUNE 16: An Evening with COLLECTIVE SOUL
8:00pm, $28-$40  www.roselandpdx.com
Roseland Theatre - 8 NW 6th Ave, Portland

JUNE 19: Concerts in the Park - Corvallis Community Band
Concert Theme: Summer Begins! 8:00pm, Free
www.c-cband.org  Central Park Gazebo - Central Park, Corvallis  541-766-6918

JUNE 20: Talking Water Gardens Opening Ceremony 

Constructed wetland with roaring waterfalls, meandering streams, trails, birds, and other wildlife. 4:00-6:00pm  www.cityofalbany.net
Talking Water Gardens - 577 Waverly Dr NE, Albany  541-497-6224

JUNE 23: Redneck Soldier Presents: DMX
8:00pm, $25  www.roselandpdx.com
Roseland Theatre - 8 NW 6th Ave, Portland

JUNE 26: Concerts in the Park - Corvallis Community Band
Concert Theme: Music from Ireland and Scotland. 8:00pm, Free
www.c-cband.org  Central Park Gazebo - Central Park, Corvallis  541-766-6918

JUNE 30: Oregon Jet Sprint Boat Races
Participants race 13 foot aluminum hulled V8 powered boats through a dug track at speeds up to 80 miles per hour. 10:00am-5:00pm.  www.oregonsprintboat.com  33131 Witt Dr, Tangent  541-967-8998

Photo courtesy of: www.albanyvisitors.com

For more info on parks, recreation, and upcoming summer events, visit:

www.albanyvisitors.com

www.co.linn.or.us/parks

www.visitcorvallis.com

www.sweet-home.or.us

www.eventful.com 

www.lebanon-chamber.org
www.travelsalem.com
www.all-oregon.com
www.eugenecascadescoast.org 

Brittney Humphrey

As if being a college instructor isn’t impressive enough, Brittany Humphrey is also a full-time student and the proud mother of a six-year-old boy.

Humphrey teaches Math 20 and Math 60 at two different campuses, four days a week and is enrolled in the Master of Arts & Teaching program at Western Oregon University, with only four terms remaining before she earns her master’s degree in teaching.

Sitting in her classroom, she doesn’t give the impression of being overloaded, overwhelmed, or even preoccupied. She has a smile on her face from start to finish, and really takes the time to make sure everyone understands and participates. “I really appreciate that she’ll stay after class and help us when we need it,” says Corina Cummings, a student enrolled in her Math 60 class at the Benton Center. “She’s nice and very patient.”

Wayne Bricco, a fellow math instructor at LBCC, refers to Humphrey as a "happy camper" and says he enjoys working with her. Math isn't the only thing they have in common; they also share the belief that prioritizing is of the utmost importance when it comes to juggling school with family, friends, and work. "Before you start anything, you want to set priorities like when this comes up, this is first. If this comes up, this is second and so on," says Bricco. "like when she has a son's birthday but she has a paper due; her son's birthday gets first choice, then you do the best you can on the rest of it."

Commuter: You have a lot on your plate being a teacher, a tutor, a mother, and a student. How do you keep up on homework with such a busy schedule?
Brittney Humphrey: Some times are harder than others. A lot of times I have to take my homework with me to my son’s T-Ball practice. I take my reading and read my textbook while he practices. I also work at the help desks at Albany and at Benton Center so I get some reading done and some of my homework done there, so that helps.

C: Have you always wanted to teach math?

BH: Originally, I was an elementary education major. I started tutoring math and actually taught math for my elementary ed. class. I was even tutoring some of my mom’s co-worker’s kids. At that point, I decided to start taking more math and see if that’s where I wanted to go. I decided it was and then switched majors. So it took me a little longer to get my bachelor's than I had planned.

C: Where do you see yourself in 5 years, professionally?

BH: Hopefully done with two master's. Right now I can only teach Math 20-95 and I’m part time. If I have my master's, I can get hired as a full-time faculty and I can teach up through calculus. And I want to teach at a community college. I’ll teach high school if I can’t but I would prefer to be at a community college. 

C: What’s your idea of a perfect day off, or do you even get days off?

BH: (Laughs) Well, you know… just being able to spend it with my son. If I can spend the majority of the day without doing homework or grading and just spend time with my son, then that to me, is a good day off.

C: Do you have any advice for students trying to find balance with going to school and working while also raising children?

BH: Prioritize. I've had to sacrifice a grade level on an assignment just because I couldn’t get there that day. You have to understand that those things will happen. And sometimes full-time isn’t the way to go. I spent some time going part-time just because I had other responsibilities. It may take you a little longer but you can still do it. Even if I was part-time, I just kept going. I made sure I always had some time for my son, and if it meant doing my homework at ten o’clock at night, then that’s what I did. But to me, my son is my highest priority.

So what’s next for Humphrey? The fall term after earning her master's degree at Western, she plans to enroll in the Masters in Math program at Oregon State. They say, "Nothing good comes easy," and I'm sure Humphrey would agree.

CONTACT INFO
Phone: 541-757-8944 ext 5113
Office Hours:
Mon. 10 – 11am WOH 103 (Albany)
Wed. 3 – 4pm BC 101 (Benton Center)
Email: brittney.humphrey@linnbenton.edu

Hot Dogs

Photo by: Michelle Strachan

Now that the weather is getting warmer, everyone is wanting to get outside, soak up the sun, and "play." Our canine friends are no exception.

These days, with people and places becoming more animal friendly, it's a lot easier to bring your dog along while you run your daily errands. But for many, it's become a habit to leave their pets in the car when running in to pay a bill, picking up a couple of things at the market, or even attending class here at LB.

While sunny days are perfect for joy-rides and trips to the park, trips that involve leaving your dog in the car, even for a short time, are just not worth the risk. It's a practice that has proven to be fatal.

"Every year, countless dogs die after being locked in cars while their owners work, visit, shop, or run other errands. These tragic deaths are entirely preventable." www.mydogiscool.com

You may think it's okay to leave your dog in the car for a short time because you've cracked the windows and parked in the shade, but in reality, even on cooler days, temperatures can reach dangerous levels, putting your dog at risk for heatstroke or even death.

"It takes only minutes for a pet left in a vehicle on a warm day to succumb to heatstroke and suffocation. Most people don't realize how hot it can get in a parked car on a balmy day. However, on a 78 degree day, temperatures in a car parked in the shade can exceed 90 degrees and hit a scorching 160 degrees if parked in the sun," according to www.paw-rescue.org

"Animals are not able to sweat like humans do. Dogs cool themselves by panting and by sweating through their paws. If they have only overheated air to breathe, animals can collapse, suffer brain damage and possibly die of heatstroke. Just 15 minutes can be enough for an animal's body temperature to climb from a normal 102.5 to deadly levels that will damage the nervous and cardiovascular systems, often leaving the animal comatose, dehydrated and at risk of permanent impairment or death."

On days that you're able to safely take your pet for a car ride, don't forget to bring a bowl and plenty of fresh drinking water. And on warm days when you have a few stops to make, remember: Leaving your dog at home could save its life.


SIGNS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION INCLUDE:
Restlessness, excessive thirst, heavy panting, lethargy, dark tongue, rapid pulse, fever, vomiting, glazed eyes, dizziness, or lack of coordination.

If you are concerned your pet is suffering from one or more of these symptoms, immediately get your dog or other pet to a cool, shaded area (an air conditioned area if possible), or to the vet if you feel the symptoms might be better handled by someone with more expertise than yourself.


TO LOWER BODY TEMPERATURE GRADUALLY:
Give the animal water to drink, place a cold towel or ice pack on the head, neck and chest, and/or immerse the dog in cool (not cold) water. Call your veterinarian.


WHAT TO DO IF YOU SEE A DOG LEFT IN A CAR:
If you feel a dog's life is in danger, do something! It doesn't have a voice, but you do.

Take down the car make, model, color, and license # of the car. Go to the nearest stores and ask the managers to page the owner.

Call the police. They can usually respond much quicker than animal control departments. They also have the capability to enter the vehicle and rescue the pet.

Spread the word!

www.mydogiscool.com has several fliers and posters available to print and keep in the car.
RedRover's fliers and posters can save animals' lives by reminding people that it is dangerous and deadly to leave a dog in a hot car — even for "just a minute."