Friday, May 12
Sister Cities Storytime and Crafts. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 2:00 p.m. Free. a fun story time and learn about our sister cities of Uzhhorod, Ukraine and Gondar, Ethiopia followed by crafts from both countries! This event is designed for elementary school students and their families. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/sister-cities-storytime-and-crafts for more info.
Jamila Maries & Nathan Olsen. Ankeny Vineyard and Winery, 2565 Riverside Dr. S., Salem. 5:30 p.m. $5. Join Ankeny Vineyard for live music by Jamila Maries & Nathan Olsen. Reservations are highly recommended. Visit https://ankenyvineyard.com for more info.
Library Takeover for Adults: Nerf Night! Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6:15 p.m. Free. Snacks, video games, crafts, and Nerf games after hours in the library for adults 18 and older! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/library-takeover-adults-nerf-night-0 for more info.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $17-$20. The chill-inducing story of Benjamin Barker, an unjustly exiled man who returns to London as “Sweeney Todd” to seek vengeance against the corrupt judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. This dark, witty, Tony Award-winning tale of love, murder, and revenge is not for the faint of heart! Visit https://www.majestic.org for more info.
Saturday, May 13
Corvallis Farmers Market. Downtown Corvallis, 1st St., Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. The Corvallis Farmers Market happens Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 9am to 1pm, April through November, on First Street in downtown Corvallis. The Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy and more, all sourced locally from Benton County and the counties immediately surrounding Benton County. Visit http://locallygrown.org for more info.
Family Music Fun. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Come sing, clap, move your body to music with Marisa in this interactive music program designed for families with children between the ages of 2 to 10. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/family-music-fun-10 for more info.
Artisan Market. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 11 a.m. Local artists and artisans show and sell their work at the Artisan Market at Common Fields every second Saturday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com for more info.
Second Saturday Arts Day. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 1 p.m. Free. Join the Arts Center every month on the second Saturday, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., for Second Saturday Arts Day, a family-friendly chance to learn, play, and make art. Visit https://theartscenter.net/2nd-saturday-art-day for more info.
Get Ready for Baby. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 2:00 p.m. –2:30 p.m. Start Reading Early! Come find out why reading to your baby makes a difference and how to have fun bonding while reading with your baby. Designed for expecting families or families with a new baby. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/get-ready-baby for more info.
Mother’s Day Tea. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 2 p.m. $10 Bring your mom or other favorite mother-figure and join C3 for a fun afternoon tea party featuring a selection of different teas, food, and live music. Make it a day to remember for years to come. This event is co-sponsored by the Regent and supported by the Friends of Corvallis Parks and Recreation. It will feature food from the Regent’s talented Executive Chef Brandy Foster and chocolates provided by Burst’s Candies. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/c3/page/mothers-day-tea for more info.
Downtown Swing Dance. 7 p.m. Corvallis Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. $10. Join Corvallis Swing for their monthly swing dance. There will be a beginner’s Lindy Hop lesson from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and dancing with DJ Kristin Buxton, from Eugene, from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Visit https://www.corvallisswing.com for more info.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $17-$20. The chill-inducing story of Benjamin Barker, an unjustly exiled man who returns to London as “Sweeney Todd” to seek vengeance against the corrupt judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. This dark, witty, Tony Award-winning tale of love, murder, and revenge is not for the faint of heart! Visit https://www.majestic.org for more info.
Sunday, May 14
9th Street Community Market. High Quality Parking Lot, 1435 NW 9th St., Corvallis. 11 a.m. Free. Browse a diverse array of local crafters, makers, musicians and artists at the family friendly 9th Street Community Market. The Community Market is open bi-monthly on Sundays from April 30 through Sept. 3 (April 30, May 14 and 28, June 11 and 25, July 9 and 23, Aug. 6 and 20, and Sept. 3), from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Community Market is pet friendly.
Historic Preservation Month: OSU Walking Tour, Mothers’ Day. Benton Hall, 1650 SW Pioneer Pl., Corvallis. 2 p.m. Free. OSU is Corvallis’ most recent historic district with more than 80 contributing structures and it’s the only Oregon campus listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Learn about the development of campus structures, and early Olmsted and Taylor campus plans, quads, and viewsheds. Appreciate the most comprehensive collection of distinctive John V. Bennes-designed buildings. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/hrc/page/historic-preservation-month for more info.
Mother’s Day with Nick’s Soul Food. Compton Family Wines, 810 Applegate St., Philomath. 12 p.m. Free. Celebrate Mother’s Day with Compton Family Wines and Nick’s Soul Food Truck on May 14. Nick’s Soul Food will be on site from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. (or until they sell out) with a special Mom’s Day Menu. Visit https://www.comptonwines.com for more info.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 2:30 p.m. $17-$20. The chill-inducing story of Benjamin Barker, an unjustly exiled man who returns to London as “Sweeney Todd” to seek vengeance against the corrupt judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. This dark, witty, Tony Award-winning tale of love, murder, and revenge is not for the faint of heart! Visit https://www.majestic.org for more info.
Monday, May 15
Laundry Program Community Talk. 4 pm, Champinefu Lodge, 1030 SW Madison Ave. This Laundry Program Community Talk will consist of discussing community guidelines, policy for the use of this shared resource, and space to provide feedback and ideas for improving the physical space. There will be food (pizza) at this event. Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/laundry_program_community_talk#.ZF1RC87MIuU for more info.
City Council Meeting. 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council meetings. This meeting will be held in-person and virtually. See the published agenda for meeting details and participation instructions. The public may register to watch the meeting live on the internet via this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5626300382254576400. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/city-council-meeting-71 for more info.
Community Health Centers Board of Directors Meeting. 6:30 p.m. The Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties Board of Directors meets every third Monday from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The CHCs provide patient-centered primary medical care that focuses on the whole person and provides a medical home that promotes and supports health and wellness. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/health/page/community-health-centers-board-directors-meeting-1 for more info.
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