Friday, January 26
Family Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Family Storytime is for children of all ages. 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/family-storytime-15821 for more info.
CAAB Work Group Meeting. 11:30 a.m. The Climate Action Advisory Board (CAAB) Work Group – Utility Decarbonization – will be meeting virtually at 11:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend CAAB meetings. Those who would like to attend may register and attend virtually by using this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4907389112260950363 Verbal Testimony Community members who wish to offer verbal testimony are encouraged to preregister with Abbie Alexander at abbie.alexander@corvallisoregon.gov by 8:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting. Community members may also notify staff that they would like to offer verbal testimony at the beginning of the community comment period during the meeting. Written Testimony Community members who wish to offer written testimony may do so by emailing comments to Abbie Alexander at abbie.alexander@corvallisoregon.gov. Written testimony will be received until 8:00 a.m. the day of the meeting. Note – Written testimony received seven days before the meeting, will be included in the meeting materials packet. Written testimony received after that will be e-mailed to CAAB members and then included in the meeting minutes. Read more about the Climate Action Advisory Board here. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-caab/page/caab-work-group-meeting-0 for more info.
C3 Blood Drive. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 12 p.m. Please visit redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor look up code (C3Corvallis) to access the schedule and make your appointment. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/c3-blood-drive & https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time for more info.
The Tempest. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $16 -$18. This beloved Shakespearean classic has a little bit of everything: love, tragedy, revenge, drunken butlers, airy spirits, shipwreck, and wizardry. Prospero, a practitioner of the magical arts, and his young daughter Miranda are betrayed and stranded on an uncharted island, populated by a single islander, Caliban, and many spirits who delight in creating mischief. Through his wizardry, Prospero engineers a tempest, and a shipwreck which gives him the opportunity to exact revenge against those who wronged him. The play forces the characters and the audience to confront questions about redemption, forgiveness, reparations, and the power of love as a force for regeneration. Rated: PG for drunkeness, discussion of abuse, and dirty Shakespeare puns. Visit https://www.majestic.org/ for more info.
Saturday, January 27
Corvallis Indoor Winter Market. Benton County Fairgrounds, Guerber Hall, 110 SW 53rd Street, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. The 2024 winter market season was to begin Jan. 13, 2024 but has been delayed until Jan. 20 due to forecast severe weather. Outdoor markets in Corvallis and Albany are run by Corvallis-Albany Farmers’ Markets. The Corvallis Indoor Winter Market is one of western Oregon’s oldest weekly indoor winter markets. The market offers a broad variety of fine quality crafted items from artist drawings to handcrafted jewelry. The food selections are also outstanding! From organically grown vegetables and fruits to artisan baked breads, this weekly market offers a broad selection. Market hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday in Guerber Hall at the Benton County Fairgrounds. Visit https://corvalliswintermarket.wordpress.com/ for more info.
Collectors Houseplant Care. Shonnard’s Nursery Classroom, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. 11 a.m. Free. Collectors’ plants have captured the eyes of many in recent years, and while they can seem daunting, Shonnard’s is here to help you learn tips and tricks on caring for these elusive plants in your home! If you’d like to join via Zoom, go to our Classes & Events webpage on our website to register and receive the meeting information. To sign up, visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/f8q to attend in person & https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/rkv to attend via Zoom.
Digital Life: Computer Security. 2nd Floor Classroom, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Free. Learn about tools, resources, and practices to keep your computer secure and free of viruses and malware in this free, librarian-led workshop in the 2nd floor classroom. Topics to be covered include creating and storing secure passwords, malware and antivirus protection, avoiding scams, and much more. For a full list of classes, visit cbcpl.net/digital-life. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/digital-life-computer-security-16806 for more info.
Japanese Family and Friends Gathering. Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center: 2638 NW Jackson Ave., Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free – $10. Get ready to immerse yourself in Japanese culture! Join the Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center on Saturday, January 27th for a FREE Japanese Family and Friend Gathering at the Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center (2638 NW Jackson Ave, Corvallis). Let’s celebrate community together with Taiko drumming, karaoke, origami, and sushi making. Don’t miss out on the fun from 3-5pm! Various activities planned includes the following: Butter Mochi Cooking Class ($10 ticketed activity starting at 12 or 1:30pm, please RSVP), Bring an ingredient, sushi making, Taiko Japanese Drumming beginning at 3pm, Children’s games, toys, and activities (origami), Art for all ages, Karaoke, Language learning, & Community networking. Visit https://cmlcenter.networkforgood.com/events/64064-cooking-class-japanese-family-gathering to for more info and to register.
What Are We Talking About? (Comedy Showcase). Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Join host, Terry Geil, for this comedy showcase featuring Seth Milstein, Gerrit Grey, Leroy Firwood and Santi performing a night of comedy entirely based on audience suggestions! What could possibly go wrong? Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
The Tempest. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $16 -$18. This beloved Shakespearean classic has a little bit of everything: love, tragedy, revenge, drunken butlers, airy spirits, shipwreck, and wizardry. Prospero, a practitioner of the magical arts, and his young daughter Miranda are betrayed and stranded on an uncharted island, populated by a single islander, Caliban, and many spirits who delight in creating mischief. Through his wizardry, Prospero engineers a tempest, and a shipwreck which gives him the opportunity to exact revenge against those who wronged him. The play forces the characters and the audience to confront questions about redemption, forgiveness, reparations, and the power of love as a force for regeneration. Rated: PG for drunkeness, discussion of abuse, and dirty Shakespeare puns. Visit https://www.majestic.org/ for more info.
Sunday, January 28
Table Top Game Day. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. All day. $1 off drinks if playing a tabletop game. Bring your own or ask about some of the games previously provided in Common Fields boardgame library. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/ for more info.
The Tempest. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 2:30 p.m. $16 -$18. This beloved Shakespearean classic has a little bit of everything: love, tragedy, revenge, drunken butlers, airy spirits, shipwreck, and wizardry. Prospero, a practitioner of the magical arts, and his young daughter Miranda are betrayed and stranded on an uncharted island, populated by a single islander, Caliban, and many spirits who delight in creating mischief. Through his wizardry, Prospero engineers a tempest, and a shipwreck which gives him the opportunity to exact revenge against those who wronged him. The play forces the characters and the audience to confront questions about redemption, forgiveness, reparations, and the power of love as a force for regeneration. Rated: PG for drunkeness, discussion of abuse, and dirty Shakespeare puns. Visit https://www.majestic.org/ for more info.
Monday, January 29
Food Hub Virtual Meeting. Webinar. 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Free. Learn about the South Corvallis Food Hub Project. Meet the project team, learn about the food hub project. Please come with ideas and questions! Seeking input from eaters, food/beverage businesses, growers, and processors. South Corvallis Food Hub has a survey that is live right now until mid-february, it would be great to share a link to that in any media that might go out. Survey link: https://qualtricsxmvjhc9zqm8.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dcAc3iyTtJo2B94 Visit https://southcorvallisfoodhub.com/ for more info.
Building a Safe and Sustainable Transportation System with OSU & ODOT. Webinar. 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Free. Do you travel on the streets of Corvallis? If you do, this program is for you! Whether you travel by car, bike, foot, bus, or any other mode of transportation, you’re encouraged to attend this program that will explore what it will take to build a safe, efficient transportation system in Corvallis. Rebecca Houghtaling and Bob Richardson, who represent OSU Transportation Services, and Jenna Berman of ODOT will share their sustainable transportation challenges and goals, as well as their strategies for meeting their goals. Audience questions will follow. Visit https://sustainablecorvallis.org/building-a-sustainable-transportation-system-in-corvallis/ for more info.
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