A diverse mix of local sustainability efforts will be highlighted at the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition’s next Quarterly Gathering on Wednesday, October 16, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. The gathering will feature brief presentations by three Coalition partners and one Coalition action team. The public is invited.

Presentations by Louise-Annette Burgess of Maxtivity Creative Space, Sharonn David of Brothers Hauling, and Cassie Cruze of Grace Center for Adult Day Services will highlight what their organizations are doing to help create a sustainable community. There will also be a presentation by Kathy Chambliss of the Coalition’s Food Action Team about that team’s key projects. The gathering will include an opportunity for networking and information sharing by attendees, as well as delicious refreshments from First Alternative Co-op.

The October gathering is being generously sponsored by Northwest Realty Consultants and Willamette Nutrition Source, LLC..

The Corvallis Sustainability Coalition is a network of more than 350 partner organizations and hundreds of volunteers. Partner organizations include businesses, non-profit organizations, faith communities, educational institutions and government entities. The mission of the Coalition is to promote an ecologically, socially, and economically healthy city and county. The Coalition is working on a wide variety of projects in 12 topic areas: Community Inclusion, Economic Vitality, Education, Energy, Food, Health & Human Services, Housing, Land Use, Natural Areas, Transportation, Waste Prevention, and Water.
For more information, call 541-230-1237 or e-mail info@sustainablecorvallis.org.