Board of Commissioners Meeting with Administrative Services Departments. 8:30 a.m. Attend in Person: Board of Commissioners Office, Kalapuya Holmes & Shipley Public Meeting Rooms, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis, OR 97333 Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/129743581. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc/page/board-commissioners-meeting-administrative-services-departments-0 for more info.
Live & Learn with your Preschooler (Corvallis). Benton Center, 757 Polk Ave., Corvallis. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00-11:30 am, Starts January 9, Corvallis Benton Center. Online Parent Seminars Mondays 8-9 pm. A preschool cooperative for families and their 3-, 4- and 5 -year olds. Children must be 3 or 4 years old by the first day of the Fall Term of the current school year to enroll. Kindergarten-eligible children are not eligible for enrollment. Three mornings a week the instructor leads activities including books, songs, demonstrations, and sharing/interaction with other children during the preschool lab. Parents/guardians take turns assisting the instructor during lab time. Preschool activities foster children’s growth, development, and school readiness. In addition to the lab time, parents/guardians attend evening parenting education sessions with opportunities to reflect and share with other parents. Parents/guardians expand their knowledge of parenting and practice guidance and communication techniques. This program works to align with best practices including the Oregon Early Learning and Kindergarten Guidelines. Seminar: Remote via Zoom plus additional readings and assignments for a total of 15 hours. For more information email connect@linnbenton.edu or call 541-917-4907Visit https://parentingsuccessnetwork.org/events/live-learn-with-your-preschooler-corvallis/2023-01-09/ for more info.
Employment Help. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:00 a.m. Free. Job-seekers and anyone with career and employment questions are invited to drop in to meet with an Employment Specialist from Worksource Oregon. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/employment-help-9 for more info.
Toddler Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis, OR. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Toddler storytime occurs every Wednesday from 10:30 – 11:00 AM and is for children 1-3 years old. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/toddler-storytime-15 for more info.
Amore Concert Series. First United Methodist Church, 1165 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 12:15 p.m. Free. Organist Craig Hanson will perform a program of Scandinavian organ music at the First United Methodist Church in Corvallis on Wednesday, January 18, at 12 p.m. On the program are works by Niels Gade, Edvard Grieg, Gustav Hagg and others. Admission is free of charge. Visit https://corvallisfumc.org/Who-We-Are/Music for more info.
Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3:00 p.m. Free. Get free, basic, one-on-one tech help from a library staff member. Bring your computer or device or use one of ours. Library staff can help with basic computer tasks, using social media, managing photos, downloading eBooks and audiobooks, using email, filling out online job applications, and much more. Drop-in anytime during the hour. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/digital-life-tech-help-lab-11 for more info.
Social Services Council Policy Task Force. 4:30 p.m. The Social Services Council Policy Task Force meeting will be held in-person at the Corvallis Community Center and virtually through the link below at 4:30 p.m. Community members who would like to attend the meeting virtually may do so using this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4262708053118639450. Learn more about the task force here: https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-sscptf. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-sscptf/page/social-services-council-policy-task-force-7 for more info.
Solid Waste Advisory Council & Disposal Site Advisory Committee Joint Work Session 1/18/23. 6 p.m. The Solid Waste Advisory Council (SWAC) and Disposal Site Advisory Committee (DSAC) Joint Work Session will be held virtually starting at 6:00 pm. You will find information to join on line below. Please contact Daniel Redick, daniel.redick@co.benton.or.us if you have any questions. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84754001095. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/swac/page/solid-waste-advisory-council-disposal-site-advisory-committee-joint-work-session-11823 for more info.
Annabella Eisner. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Free. Join Common Fields on Wednesday and Thursday evenings for dinner and enjoy live music while you eat! Concerts are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Seating is limited and first-come, first-serve. All of the concerts are family friendly. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/live-music.html for more info.
Planning Commission. 6:30 p.m. Use this link to obtain a GoToWebinar attendee link which will allow you to observe, but not speak or present during the meeting: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4710886584426866784. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-pc/page/planning-commission-73 for more info.
Corvallis Library Book Club. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6:30 p.m. Free. The Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Book Club is open to everyone! They meet to discuss fiction and nonfiction every third Wednesday of the month. See https://cbcpubliclibrary.net/book-club for a list of the books they are reading. Email askalibrarian@corvallisoregon.gov to sign up and get links to the meetings. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/corvallis-library-book-club-9 for more info.
All About Eve. The Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7 p.m. $5. Visit the Whiteside Theatre for a movie night every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Wednesday tickets are $5. Visit https://www.whitesidetheatre.org for more info.
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