The AAA Corvallis Service Center moves to a new office and the public is invited to celebrate the grand opening from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, March 13. The new location is 1550 NW 9th Street, Suite 104, Corvallis, OR 97330. At 11:30 a.m., representatives from the Corvallis Chamber of Commerce will join AAA Oregon/Idaho President and CEO John Porter in the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Several events for the entire family are planned for the Friday celebration including a complimentary BBQ Lunch*, balloon artist and clown appearance, complimentary kids′ face painting, appearance by the Corvallis Fire Department, complimentary car battery testing station, local AAA Show Your Card and Save partners, as well as AAA Insurance Agency and Travel Agency representatives. 99.9 KRKT Cricket Country will do a live broadcast with morning show host Scott Schuler. And don′t miss Benny Beaver, the Oregon State University mascot.

Many giveaways are planned including door prizes and grand prize drawings, complimentary kids′ goodie bags*, North American Road Atlases for the first 100 people to show their AAA membership cards, complimentary U.S. maps*, complimentary atlas with a no-obligation insurance quote, and a coupon for up to 20% off AAA Travel Store purchases of $25 or more, good through December 31, 2009.

Stop by the Corvallis Service Center from Monday, March 9th through Thursday, March 12th for refreshments and specials on purchases at the Travel Store.

The new AAA Corvallis Service Center is located in the busy Corvallis Market Center and features an expanded AAA Travel Store. AAA has had an office in Corvallis since 1972.

Regional Manager Lori Tunney says, "We′re thrilled to have a new space with an improved location, and we are seeing a lot more members stopping in!" And Supervisor Caryn O′Connor says, "Our AAA members love the bright, new office and the larger Travel Store."

The Corvallis Service Center is the newest in the AAA Oregon/Idaho network of 22 service centers. AAA Oregon/Idaho President & CEO John Porter says, "We′ve been a part of this community for decades. Our goal has always been to provide outstanding service, and our new location in Corvallis allows us to better serve our members in a larger, updated environment."

Regular business hours at the Corvallis Service Center are 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. For information or to set an appointment, call 541-757-2535 or go to www.AAA.com..

*while supplies last