Highly recommend scheduling a tour or wildlife encounter!…read more On our "wildlife encounter tour," we got to meet the amazing birds of prey (including getting face to face with a lovely little snow white barn owl) this organization is taking care of. I learned so much and was mesmerized by the birds. The Chimintini Wildlife Center is doing amazing work for all sorts of species of wild animals in the area, and by booking a tour you're not only signing up for an awesome experience and expanding your knowledge of these critical birds, but you're supporting the center's work caring for these birds and many more species that may come into the center. All the birds taken care of here are injured or otherwise wouldn't be able to survive in the wild, so the center uses them for educational tours.

As a WIC recipient in another state I was told that I may go to Oregon while on vacation and use my…read morebenefits from my home state by taking the form provided by WIC office. Upon arrival @ WIC office in OR the immediate service was polite and then I was transferred to someone else. The 2nd rep was the official WIC service representative (Yuli). From the beginning she was irritated and did not read through my form even After I told her that I was visiting from another state. After a misunderstanding she scheduled me for an unnecessary appointment. I explain to her that I was already in the system & did not need an appointment. "I will check but I don't that is how it works." Well guess what Yuli?! That is how it works. Her superior was polite and resolved the issue of out of state benefits . WIC Benton in Corvallis please replace Yuli with a smiling face

I am a huge thrifter, always on the hunt for eclectic trinkets, treasures, and clothing. I will…read moredrive hours to peruse places in other cities, but the Humane Society Thrift is by far my favorite place to shop. I am always greeted warmly by the volunteers, and strike up genuine conversations each trip. The shelves are abundant but still well-organized, offering everything from home decor to utilities to crafting supplies. Prices are fair and affordable, which is so refreshing amidst the overcharging of big corporations. I appreciate this especially as a college student on a budget. And every purchase I make goes toward the most precious animals! I visit them frequently, too. :) I'm so excited for the opportunities that their relocation and expansion will bring; I can't wait to swing by the animal corner at the front once it's been developed!

We have a few choices for thrift stores in Corvallis. That's awesome. Do you want to know what…read moreelse is awesome? Heartland Humane Society's thrift shop! Yeah! There's an eclectic mix of stuff. Prices can be just OK or totally super value. I always have to make sure I have a wad of cash if I go in because it's a rare day that I leave empty handed. Fun dishes, kitchen implements, groovy clothes, hats, random bits of hardware, and who even knows WHAT you'll find. Sometimes I just have to leave things I want because I already have enough stuff. But wow. Just wow. Then there's the staff. Is it OK to call them staff? They are volunteers. They do their work because they love the Humane Society. You know what? That's awesome too! Their revenue goes to the local Humane Society and provides over a quarter of the Humane Society's annual budget. That's huge. The staff is also friendly and helpful. I better get on down there; it's been a couple days!

Friendly staff and great selection, found exactly what I was looking for, extremely affordable…read moreoptions

I understand that this is kind of a last option place but in the world of COVID most places aren't…read moredoing pick ups. However, if I'm paying for a service then I expect to have my furniture taken if it's in respectable shape. The deal is $40 to pick up your items, in my case it was a fairly used mattress but clean. Perfectly good for someone who really needs a bed. They arrived, glanced at the mattress and decided that it was not worthy of their outstanding services. I asked if they could take the box spring and they said yes despite that being in worse shape than the mattress. I asked if they would call about a payment that I could process via my card but instead the employees stated "You can just pay us in cash." I regret paying them at all as it wasn't worth the time and certainly wasn't worth the money. All around wouldn't recommend this place if you're trying to get rid of a mattress as they'll only accept it if it is in pristine brand new condition.

I am going to quote something you will find on the CCCC website when seeking further information…read more "CCCC provides a safe, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to be independent and to learn their full capabilities. Because of our low staff turnover and appropriate child/teacher ratios, we are able to pay attention to the individual needs and development of each child." This is not true, the center told me that they do not have low child/teacher ratios, therefore are unable to give attention to my child's individual needs. They also agreed to work with my husband and I with our child's needs only to less than 24 hours later turn around and kick him out of the center. So there is a lot of deceit involved. However being asked to leave because the staff, which "are not properly trained to give attention to my child's needs" as I was told, was not the issue here, the issue was the lying involved. After being more than willing to work with the center and change my child's schedule at home to cater to the center's needs, and comfort, as well as asking how I could help at the center (to which I received a response of "I do not know") I, in a very upfront manner asked, so you would like my child to stop coming here to your center? I was told no that was not it, that we could move him down to less days, that they would have someone come in and help my child, that they wanted to work with us, that they wanted what was best for my child. This however was also untrue, as I was asked to stop bringing my child to the center. I do not consider this professionalism at all, there was opportunity to be honest, instead of handling this situation in this, unprofessional manner. It is ironic because the week my child was kicked out I had asked (monday and tuesday) how he was doing and if his behavior was an issue or if he had been doing anything that he had gotten into trouble for. His teacher told me No, that he had a good day, BOTH of those days, then in a matter of three days I was told the complete opposite, called in thrusday to have a meeting, lied to; then asked to come and get him friday, when he was kicked out, due to his needs, with the excuse that he was being too demanding for the CCCC (lancaster) staff; in addition to honesty not being a priority in the centers staff - parent relationship. This really is unfortunate, I would NOT recommend bringing your child here at all, I would recommend looking elsewhere to fulfill your child's (care) needs.

The Lancaster Center, unfortunately, does not follow proper procedures regarding sanitation. Toys…read moreare sprayed rather than washed and sprayed. At least 80% of the children in the Pre-K room were ill. There is also an Ant infestation near the cubby area, which employees knowingly place the children's clothing and personal items in. After many requests regarding sending in pest control, suggestions of properly sanitizating as well as bully concerns not being properly addressed I withdrew my child. The center is also known to overcharge as well.

Went to preschool here in 1994, it was a great first school, except for the day my friend Max bit…read moreme but the staff was very attentive to my pain and made sure Max learned from what he did. This preschool turned me into a good a person, I got my bachelors degree and my own condo. Sandcastle Preschool Rules!!!!

Barb Bunch is the best! Love this little preschool. Caring, qualified teachers who give their all…read moreto our children. Thanks, Sandcastle!

This is truly a community pool with lap swimming early mornings followed by water aerobics classes…read more These are well attended by a friendly group of seniors. Join in if you are here for a visit or for the season.

Meh ... great pool space and attendants although not for littles in any sort of independent way…read more(of course with them, but no place for them to be safe in super shallows with you). Locker rooms are gross and lockers are expensive and often broken anyway. Don't bother. Exercise facilities ... ok if you don't need any space to do anything and can rely on machines for your workout, and need no room to really do free weights. Stretching? Hah ... good luck. If there are more than two people trying to do anything you'll have to toss a coin for navigating the space. Also why does everyone think it's ok to stand in the stairwell and have a catch up conversation as loud as outside voices? Or converse on the phone while working out?! Track is nice. Gym space is beautiful but always filled with school groups as the schools don't have enough spaces (yay for the comm center supporting local schools but also why are they not supporting their own activities?) Staff at desk has been consistently rude or at a minimum seem annoyed you're there. I don't go anymore unless the grandkids are visiting and the weather is too sucky for beach time. It's just ... meh.