Week of 10/11/21 - Neighborhoods

The Neighborhood Update is produced on a weekly(ish) basis by the City of Corvallis to help neighborhoods stay connected. Contributions are always welcomed and considered - please send by Friday of the preceding week.

New This Week

On the Calendar: Climate Action Advisory Board | Mayor & Council Compensation Task Force | Historic Resource Commission | Parkinson Support Group | Fair Housing 101 for Landlords | C3 Art Gallery Reception 

Leaf Collection Schedule 2021 - Our Public Works team coordinates a Fall Leaf Collection Program every year that begins in mid October and runs through mid December. During this time, Republic Services picks up leaf piles placed in the street once a week, generally on the same day as your normal garbage collection. We ask for your help to ensure success:

  • Rake leaves into piles on the street the evening before your scheduled leaf pick-up day. 
  • Do not rake leaves into curbside bike lanes. Please use your yard debris cart if there is a bike lane in front of your residence. 
  • Place leaf piles one foot from the curb to allow space for rain water to runoff along the curb line. 
  • Make sure leaves do not block catch basins or storm drains. 
  • Avoid parking vehicles near leaf piles, as Republic Services cannot collect leaves blocked by vehicles.  
  • View the leaf collection schedule

Justice System Facilities & Site Selection Community Meeting - October 13 @ 5:30 - 7:00p @ Online - Benton County staff invite the community to join a conversation about how to build an equitable, effective, and safe justice system for all Benton County residents at an upcoming virtual meeting. Over the past four months, Benton County has been engaging in community conversations regarding the future site for a Justice facility. The outcomes of the community conversations and key points from the site selection discussion to date will be shared. The presentation will be followed by an opportunity to provide feedback on the Benton County Board of Commissioners' site selection deliberations. 

Fair Housing 101 for Landlords (and HOAs) - October 14 @ 6p - Corvallis' Housing & Neighborhood Services Division is hosting a free online event for local rental property owners. Federal, state, and local fair housing laws prohibit rental housing owners, property managers, and landlords from discriminating against certain groups in any aspect of residential renting activities, including advertising, screening, and management.  This 2-hour online event is designed to help rental housing providers assess their business practices and ensure compliance with fair housing laws. The Fair Housing Council of Oregon (FHCO) will offer real-world examples and guiding principles on topics such as advertising, screening criteria, reasonable accommodations, companion animals, protected classes, and criminal history. This is also an excellent course for those involved in HOAs. Register to attend.

Announcements & Upcoming Events

OSU International Friendship Program Seeks Community Participants - Applications due by October 22 - The International Friendship Program provides support and opportunities designed to assist international students and scholars during their adjustment period by connecting them with friends from the community. The program also provides an opportunity for the friends from the community to get to know students and scholars from across the globe. OSU international students/scholars are paired up with friends in the OSU and Oregon community to facilitate friendships, share culture, and develop relationships across the globe. Wherever you are in the world, you can participate! Learn more.

Oregon Health Authority Seeks Applicants for Community Leadership Council - Applications due by October 25 - The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is seeking applicants to serve on the Community Leadership Council for its Behavioral Health Workforce Initiative. The Oregon Legislature passed HB 2949 in June to provide incentives and grants to increase the recruitment and retention of people of color, tribal members, and/or residents of rural areas in the state into the behavioral health workforce, in order to provide culturally responsive care. The council will lead the initiative’s work, and the OHA will provide technical, logistical and all other necessary supports to the council. Learn more.

Annual Get There Challenge is Underway - October 4 - 17 - The annual Get There Challenge runs through October 17. Learn more.

 

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