Sunday, Feb. 9
Union Organizing 101. WestM, 101 NW 23rd St., Corvallis. 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free. Do you want to form a union in your workplace? Want to build your organizing skills for union efforts and beyond? Then join the Mid-Valley IWW, Coalition of Graduate Employees, and other area unions for an organizing training. We’re holding a two-day workshop for workers of all stripes to gain the skills and know-how needed for just these goals. The first day will focus on organizing conversations and building organizing committees, while the second day will explore strategies, tactics, power relations, and fighting to win. Any worker can attend regardless of their occupation or prior experience in organizing and activism is welcome to join us. No prior union experience needed. Unemployed peops are encouraged to join us. You do not need to be a “factory worker” or “professional” worker in a formal industry. You do not need to be planning to form a union right now or have a union in your workplace (you could be hoping to organize tenants and still find these workshops useful). Open, free, and food provided for all. More info to follow and feel free to send us a note with any questions! Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/westm/union-organizing-101/769936033511845/ for more info.
People’s State of the Union. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. The Arts Center will host the 2020 People’s State of the Union. Featuring stories told by YOU! Please join in to share your story. FREE event, all ages*, all are welcome, all voices belong here. Visit https://web.facebook.com/events/425678011480637.
Courthouse Anti-War Protest. 120 NW 4th St., Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free. In front of the courthouse on 4th Street, where this anti-war protest has congregated every day from 5 to 6 p.m. for the past 19 years, including weekends, holidays, and days with all manner of extreme weather conditions. In 2009, it was the subject of an article in the Los Angeles Times. Throughout the hour, many people show up, and clearly have settled into a routine—greeting the others by name, plucking a sign from the back of Ed’s van, and joining in. This is not a particular organization or group, just a daily gathering of anyone who wants to help spread a message of peace. Some are college students, many are retired folks, even some whole families come and join in together. People stop and chat as they’re out walking their dogs. Visit https://corvallisadvocate.com/2018/17-years-courthouse-protests/ for more info.
Monday, Feb. 10
Courthouse Anti-War Protest. 120 NW 4th St., Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free. In front of the courthouse on 4th Street, where this anti-war protest has congregated every day from 5 to 6 p.m. for the past 19 years, including weekends, holidays, and days with all manner of extreme weather conditions. In 2009, it was the subject of an article in the Los Angeles Times. Throughout the hour, many people show up, and clearly have settled into a routine—greeting the others by name, plucking a sign from the back of Ed’s van, and joining in. This is not a particular organization or group, just a daily gathering of anyone who wants to help spread a message of peace. Some are college students, many are retired folks, even some whole families come and join in together. People stop and chat as they’re out walking their dogs. Visit https://corvallisadvocate.com/2018/17-years-courthouse-protests/ for more info.
Benton County Event Center & Fairgrounds Board of Directors Meeting. Benton County Event Center & Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. Free. BC Event Center & Fairgrounds Board of Directors meet in the Auditorium Building at 6 PM on the third Monday of the month except January and February when meeting dates fall on National Holidays. January’s meeting date is January 13, 2020 and February’s date is February 10, 2020. Citizen Comments are heard fourth on the Agenda and are limited to three minutes/topic/person. Citizens wishing to address the Board are asked to sign in prior to the 6 PM meeting start. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/fairgrounds for more info.
Tuesday, Feb. 11
Greeters: Benton Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity, 4840 Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. 8:30 a.m. Free. Join Corvallis Chamber of Commerce for an hour of networking at Benton Habitat for Humanity. Visit https://www.corvallischamber.com for more info.
Board of Commissioners Goal-Setting Work Session. Corvallis Depot, 700 S.W. Washington Ave., Corvallis. 9 a.m. Free. The Board of Commissioners is the elected body that oversees all Benton County operations. Unlike the separation of powers at the state and federal levels, commissioners act as executives, legislators and as a quasi-judicial panel. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc for more info.
City Legislative Committee. City Hall, 501 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 4 p.m. Free. The City Legislative Committee discusses issues affecting City government, and makes recommendations to the City Council on City positions, which may then be forwarded to legislators, usually via a letter from the Mayor. Past Councils and have generally declined to support non-City related issues. The Mayor serves as Chair. Meeting dates, times, and locations are posted on the City’s web calendar and meeting agendas and minutes are available through the Archives site. If you would like to send a comment to the City Legislative Committee, you may do so through the Mayor. (Please note all communication is public record and emails sent to the Mayor will be posted on the City’s website.) Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc for more info.
School Boundary Review Task Force Meeting. Western View Center, 1435 SW 35th St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. Free. All meetings will be open to the public to observe. Written input from the public may be submitted to the task force. Visit https://www.csd509j.net for more info.
Historic Resources Commission. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 6:30 p.m. Free. The HRC meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. and are held in the Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave. (across from City Hall). If needed, the HRC also meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month. These second meetings are usually held in the Madison Avenue Meeting Room. If you would like to provide testimony in advance of the meeting, you may send an email to planning@corvallisoregon.gov. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-hrc more info.
Celebrate the League of Women Voters’ 100th Birthday. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 7:00 p.m. Free. Dr. Mina Carson, History, Philosophy and Religion, OSU & Dr. Kimberly Jensen, History and Gender Studies, WOU. Hear their proclamation honoring this event, learn history of the League and Suffragettes, see and share books about women who won the right to vote in 1920. Bring your grandmothers, mothers, daughters, and granddaughters. Celebrate with cake. Co-sponsored by the LWV of Corvallis and the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Visit https://lwv.corvallis.or.us/ for more info.
Wednesday, Feb. 12
Board of Commissioners Meeting w/ Community Development, Natural Areas & Parks and Public Works Directors. Avery Facility, Large Conference Room – 2nd floor, 360 SW Avery Ave., Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free. Click here for the meeting agenda. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc for more info.
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC). Corvallis School District, 1555 SW 35th St., Corvallis. 12 p.m. Free. The SEAC meets monthly on the second Wednesday. Visit https://www.csd509j.net for more info.
Downtown Advisory Board. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. Free. The DAB meets once a month at 5:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month in the Madison Avenue Meeting room (across from City Hall). If you would like to provide testimony in advance of the meeting, you may send an email to planning@corvallisoregon.gov. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-dab more info.
Community Meeting – Lincoln School Tennis Courts. Tunison Community Room, 365 SW Tunison Ave., Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. Free. Corvallis Parks and Recreation Staff will be hosting a community meeting to discuss the relocation of the Lincoln School Tennis Courts. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact Jackie Rochefort, Jacqueline.rochefort@corvallisoregon.gov, 541-766-6468.Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-cidab for more info.
Battle in Seattle and Global Justice. 318 Milam Hall, 2082 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Free. Hosted by Anarres Project for Alternative Futures. Twenty years ago, activists from all around the world converged on Seattle and shut down a meeting of the World Trade Organization, knocking global capitalism on its heels and highlighting the organizing strength of the global justice movement. As part of our film series “This is What Democracy Looks like: A Genealogy of Movements”, we will watch the classic, activist-made film “This is What Democracy Looks Like” and discuss the tactics and strategies that made this action a success. We will examine the legacy of this action into today’s activism and also consider the forces after September 11, 2001 that diminished the international solidarity against neoliberal globalization posed by the global justice movement. Visit https://web.facebook.com/events/473970239965086 for more info.
Thursday, Feb. 13
Civic Beautification and Urban Forestry Department Advisory Committee. 1310 SW Avery Park Dr., Corvallis. 9 a.m. Free. The public is invited to attend this department advisory committee meeting. Entrance is around the back of the building, off the deck. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-cbufdac for more info.
Networking for 8. The Regent. 440 NW Elks Dr., Corvallis. 12 p.m. Free. Come join in this small yet fun group. Bring your business cards, samples, etc. Each person will have about 4 minutes to share a bit about their business all while enjoying a complimentary lunch provided by The Regent. Towards the end of lunch, the marketing manager will give us a short overview of what The Regent has to offer. There are only 8 spots available for each event, so if you plan to attend you must RSVP! If you have any questions, contact Becky Mutschler at becky.mutschler@gmail.com or (541)760-7324. ONE RESERVATION PER BUSINESS PLEASE! Visit https://www.corvallischamber.com for more info.
Indigenous Poetry Night: A Tribute to John Trudell. Native American Longhouse Eena Haws, Oregon State University, 311 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Free. Join us to honor activist-poet John Trudell through Indigenous centered poetry. Come with original work, with another’s piece to read, or just to listen! Please note that this event is intended to center the voices of Indigenous poets. Materials by Indigenous poets will be available for folk to read should they not have work of their own to share, or hold these identities. Visit https://web.facebook.com/events/476836396363342/ for more info.
Medicare for All Winter Film & Forum Series. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 7:00 p.m. Free. Hosted by Mid-Valley Health Care Advocates Nationally, the possibility of “Medicare for All” is gaining a lot of attention. But what is Medicare for All? How does it compare to our current health care system? How would we pay for it? Learn the answer to these questions and more from films to be screened during January and February at the Corvallis Public Library. Following each film will be a moderated Q&A session. Film: “Universal Health Care: How Do We Pay for It?” (12 minutes). Under our current system, the per capita cost of medical care in the United States topped $11,000 in 2018. Costs for basic insurance coverage and medications continue to rise, yet millions of Americans remain uninsured, underinsured, or are going without care they need. Find out why a single payer system would cost less, while covering everyone. Visit http://www.mvhca.org for more info.
Friday, Feb. 14
Brew-In for Bernie / Our Revolution. The Pig & Olive, 151 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Join in at the Pig and Olive for good food, and great people. This is our weekly social gathering, where we can let off some steam around like-minded individuals.
Courthouse Anti-War Protest. 120 NW 4th St., Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free. In front of the courthouse on 4th Street, where this anti-war protest has congregated every day from 5 to 6 p.m. for the past 19 years, including weekends, holidays, and days with all manner of extreme weather conditions. In 2009, it was the subject of an article in the Los Angeles Times. Throughout the hour, many people show up, and clearly have settled into a routine—greeting the others by name, plucking a sign from the back of Ed’s van, and joining in. This is not a particular organization or group, just a daily gathering of anyone who wants to help spread a message of peace. Some are college students, many are retired folks, even some whole families come and join in together. People stop and chat as they’re out walking their dogs. Visit https://corvallisadvocate.com/2018/17-years-courthouse-protests/ for more info.
Eco-Film Festival. Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. FREE, Suggested Donation of $5 per person or $10 per family. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the program begins at 7:00 pm. Come early to save your seat and visit exhibitors. Beer from Oregon Trail Brewery and snacks from New Morning Bakery will be available for purchase. Local experts will be on hand after each film for a brief discussion and audience Q & A. Feb. 14 – The Beaver Believers. Beavers’ activities taking a bite out of climate change. Visit http://www.sustainablecorvallis.org/ for more info.
Saturday, Feb. 15
Courthouse Anti-War Protest. 120 NW 4th St., Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free. In front of the courthouse on 4th Street, where this anti-war protest has congregated every day from 5 to 6 p.m. for the past 19 years, including weekends, holidays, and days with all manner of extreme weather conditions. In 2009, it was the subject of an article in the Los Angeles Times. Throughout the hour, many people show up, and clearly have settled into a routine—greeting the others by name, plucking a sign from the back of Ed’s van, and joining in. This is not a particular organization or group, just a daily gathering of anyone who wants to help spread a message of peace. Some are college students, many are retired folks, even some whole families come and join in together. People stop and chat as they’re out walking their dogs. Visit https://corvallisadvocate.com/2018/17-years-courthouse-protests/ for more info.
Sunday, Feb. 16
Courthouse Anti-War Protest. 120 NW 4th St., Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free. In front of the courthouse on 4th Street, where this anti-war protest has congregated every day from 5 to 6 p.m. for the past 19 years, including weekends, holidays, and days with all manner of extreme weather conditions. In 2009, it was the subject of an article in the Los Angeles Times. Throughout the hour, many people show up, and clearly have settled into a routine—greeting the others by name, plucking a sign from the back of Ed’s van, and joining in. This is not a particular organization or group, just a daily gathering of anyone who wants to help spread a message of peace. Some are college students, many are retired folks, even some whole families come and join in together. People stop and chat as they’re out walking their dogs. Visit https://corvallisadvocate.com/2018/17-years-courthouse-protests/ for more info.
Do you have a story for The Advocate? Email editor@corvallisadvocate.com