Friday, January 3
Winter Break Non-School Days. Boys & Girls Clubs of Corvallis, 1112 NW Circle Blvd,
Corvallis. 7:30 am – 5:30 pm. Morning snack, lunch & supper provided. Don’t forget to register. Registration for all Non-School Days closes at noon the day prior to each program day. Visit Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis for more info.
Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm until March 16, 2025. Stitched in Memory… Often called friendship quilts, signature quilts, or memory quilts, in the United States the tradition of quilts to memorialize friends, relatives, and communities began in the 1840s. Early examples featured individual blocks contributed by those within a social network, with signatures in indelible ink. As trends and methods changed blocks started to feature embroidery, applique, and fabric paint, and the quilts often included references to activities, hobbies, and personalities as well as names. Visit Memory Quilts – Benton County Museums for more info.
Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath.
10 am – 4:30 pm. Artwork from the tours will be on display and up for sale in the Moreland Gallery through January 11, 2025. Visit Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024 – Benton County Museums for more info.
Winter Crafts. Monroe Lobby, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Ages: Birth to 5, Children, Tweens. Children and their families may drop in throughout the day to make a fun winter craft. Visit Winter Crafts | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Family Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 –11 am. 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. Join them. Visit Family Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Replay. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through January 7, 2025. MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture (MPAC), in collaboration with The Arts Center in Corvallis, presents RePlay, an international contemporary art exhibition featuring work by Ilknur Demirkoparan, Naomi Middelmann, and Keoni K. Wright. RePlay brings together three contemporary artists working across Suriname, Switzerland and Türkiye with work that recalls and reinterprets historically complex material in critically innovative ways. Visit RePlay – MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture – The Arts Center for more info.
Monroe Tween & Teen Party! Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Tweens & Teens hang out after school for games, crafts and snacks. Visit Monroe Tween & Teen Party! | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Teen Advisory Group. 2nd Floor Board Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 4 – 5 pm. Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and have a say in making the library a more awesome place. Be involved in your community and meet new people while helping to plan teen events. Talk books, movies, music, and games, and work on team building. Snacks are provided. Apply to join. Visit Teen Advisory Group | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Owls at Family Fun Night. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 5 – 7 pm. Free. Ages: 2 – 12. Go to C3 for a night of family fun. Kids – make an owl mask. Learn about the owls in the neighborhood. The MWBA Education Team will be participating in the Family Fun Night. The theme is Nocturnal Nights, and the Ed Team will be focusing on owls, of course. Included are taxidermied owls, an educational activity, and they will help participants make an owl mask. Visit January Flyer FFN for more info.
Plaehn & Hino Blues Band. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Plaehn & Hino feature an acoustic and acoustic/electric blend of country blues, R&B and originals. Go check out some serious blues harp and slide guitar at the Old World Deli. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.
PRAx and the Darkside Cinema Present: Free Film Fridays. PRAx, Detrick Hall, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. A series of free screenings hosted by Distinguished Professor of Film Jon Lewis is selected to spark discussions across disciplines. Professor Lewis will briefly introduce the film and lead a post-screening discussion with OSU faculty experts on the film’s topic. Drop in, drop out. Bring a snack. January 3 – Hud (with Tracy Daugherty, New York Times best-selling author of Larry McMurtry: A Life). Visit FREE Film Fridays | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.
Black Plastic Phreaker Fighter. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
Saturday, January 4
Government Comment Corner – Councilor Shaffer. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10 am. Ward 7 Councilor, Paul Shaffer will host Government Comment Corner at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Please stop by to say hello and ask questions about local government. Visit Government Comment Corner – Councilor Shaffer | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Discovery Day – Clockworks and Time Capsules. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 10 am – 12 pm. Free. Making a time capsule can help kids look forward to the future and highlight the importance of memories. Join them for a hands-on activity for all ages at the Moreland Gallery at the Philomath Museum. Materials for making a personal Time Capsule will be provided. Discovery Days are recurring free family events at the Benton County museums. Clocksmith Cyrus will be displaying the inner workings of antique clocks so kids can get an up-close look. He will also have a demonstration of his tools and work as a clocksmith. Visit Discovery Day – Clockworks and Time Capsules – Benton County Museums for more info.
Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm until March 16, 2025. Stitched in Memory… Often called friendship quilts, signature quilts, or memory quilts, in the United States the tradition of quilts to memorialize friends, relatives, and communities began in the 1840s. Early examples featured individual blocks contributed by those within a social network, with signatures in indelible ink. As trends and methods changed blocks started to feature embroidery, applique, and fabric paint, and the quilts often included references to activities, hobbies, and personalities as well as names. Visit Memory Quilts – Benton County Museums for more info.
Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath.
10 am – 4:30 pm. Artwork from the tours will be on display and up for sale in the Moreland Gallery through January 11, 2025. Visit Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024 – Benton County Museums for more info.
Pride Storytime with Haus of Dharma. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 – 11:30 am. Join them for an all-ages Pride Storytime with performers from Haus of Dharma. Visit Pride Storytime with Haus of Dharma | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Lego Saturday. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 11 am – 12 pm. All ages. Free play with Legos and Duplos. Spend the afternoon building LEGO and DUPLO creations. Visit Lego Saturday | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Replay. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through January 7, 2025. MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture (MPAC), in collaboration with The Arts Center in Corvallis, presents RePlay, an international contemporary art exhibition featuring work by Ilknur Demirkoparan, Naomi Middelmann, and Keoni K. Wright. RePlay brings together three contemporary artists working across Suriname, Switzerland and Türkiye with work that recalls and reinterprets historically complex material in critically innovative ways. Visit RePlay – MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture – The Arts Center for more info.
Go with the Flow Lactation Support Group. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis. Saturdays 1:30 – 3 pm. Free. Join them to share concerns, ask questions, meet other parents, and discuss infant feeding topics. A lactation consultant will be available to weigh baby, offer support, and set up further appointments if needed. Visit Go with the Flow Lactation Support Group – Pollywog (pollywogfamily.org) for more info.
Red Cloud with Bikini. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Free. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.
TBA. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 9 pm. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
Sunday, January 5
Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm until March 16, 2025. Stitched in Memory… Often called friendship quilts, signature quilts, or memory quilts, in the United States the tradition of quilts to memorialize friends, relatives, and communities began in the 1840s. Early examples featured individual blocks contributed by those within a social network, with signatures in indelible ink. As trends and methods changed blocks started to feature embroidery, applique, and fabric paint, and the quilts often included references to activities, hobbies, and personalities as well as names. Visit Memory Quilts – Benton County Museums for more info.
Open 2 Mics. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 5 pm. Free. Open mic night. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.
Movie Night! Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
Monday, January 6
Celestial Creatures Exhibit. LaSells Stewart Center, Murdoch Gallery, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis.
Mon. – Fri., 8 am – 5 pm. Free. Until Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Explore the captivating symbolism of wings and feathers where earthly meets the ethereal. From the majestic flight of birds to the mythical beings of folklore, wings have long represented freedom, transcendence, and the aspiration to reach greater heights. The Celestial Creatures exhibit features a diverse collection that highlights the artistic interpretation each piece telling its own story. Visit
Celestial Creatures | The LaSells Stewart Center | Oregon State University for more info.
Jewelry of Betsy Resnick. LaSells Stewart Center, Giustina Gallery- Murdoch Case, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. On view: November 1, 2024- January 8, 2025. Corvallis jeweler Betsy Resnick’s work will be on view through the holidays perfect for gifting. Visit Jewelry of Betsy Resnick – Oregon State University for more info.
Living With Your Domestic Well. Virtual Event. 12 – 1 pm. There are possible contaminants in well water that one cannot see, taste, or smell. Municipal water is regulated by the EPA so consumers can be quite confident that the quality of the water coming from their tap is sufficient. However, well water does not face such stringent regulations and contamination testing often only occurs when the well is first installed or in some locations when property ownership changes. It is so important that well water users understand when and how to monitor their water quality and the associated benefits of doing so. Proper maintenance and monitoring of septic systems ensures proper treatment of the effluent and a longer life of the system. Learn steps to protect the health of family members, neighbors and animals, property investment, and the safety of groundwater resources. Visit Living With Your Domestic Well – Oregon State University for more info.
Majestic Theater Youth Productions: Puss in Boots Camp. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 4:30pm – 6:30pm (4:30pm – 7:30pm during tech week). Ages: 9 -15. Camp dates are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday through February 7. Performance dates are February 8 & 9. This afterschool program is for children who are interested in a performance-based theatrical experience. It does not require auditions before registering—the afterschool programs have open registration with a low-key audition on the first day of the program. Visit Children’s & Youth Programs | Majestic Theatre | Corvallis, OR for more info.
City Council Meeting. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. 6 pm. 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://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i220ekLcTSGRvVWvZM7YPQ. Visit City Council Meeting | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
4-H Statewide Horse Advisory Meeting. Virtual Event. 6 – 8 pm. Time to prepare for Spring Classic, Horse Judges’ Training, and some other events. Visit Statewide Horse Advisory Meeting | OSU Extension Service for more info.
Free Monday Night Meditation. Virtual event. 6:30 – 7:45 pm. Sessions are guided every Monday, often rotating through month-long themes from Buddhist and contemporary mindfulness practice traditions, which provide the primary perspective and frame. Pre-registration required. Visit Free Monday Night Meditation – Oregon State University for more info.
Corvallis Guitar Society Monthly Meeting. Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd St, Corvallis.
7:15 – 9:15 pm. Free & open to the public. For the agenda visit Corvallis Guitar Society – Bringing local guitarists out of the woodwork.
Tuesday, January 7
Celestial Creatures Exhibit. LaSells Stewart Center, Murdoch Gallery, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis.
Mon. – Fri., 8 am – 5 pm. Free. Until Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Explore the captivating symbolism of wings and feathers where earthly meets the ethereal. From the majestic flight of birds to the mythical beings of folklore, wings have long represented freedom, transcendence, and the aspiration to reach greater heights. The Celestial Creatures exhibit features a diverse collection that highlights the artistic interpretation each piece telling its own story. Visit
Celestial Creatures | The LaSells Stewart Center | Oregon State University for more info.
Jewelry of Betsy Resnick. LaSells Stewart Center, Giustina Gallery- Murdoch Case, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. On view: November 1, 2024- January 8, 2025. Corvallis jeweler Betsy Resnick’s work will be on view through the holidays perfect for gifting. Visit Jewelry of Betsy Resnick – Oregon State University for more info.
Tuesday Morning Greeters: Artisan Countertops. 1124 South Commercial Way SE, Albany. 8:30 – 9:30 am. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.
Board of Commissioners Meeting. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am. Visit Board of Commissioners Meeting – Benton County Board of Commissioners, Oregon for more info.
Infant Storytime. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. Free every Tuesday for children 0-12 months 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. Join them. Visit Infant Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Little Listeners Storytime. Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Free. Children of all ages are welcome to drop by with their parent or caregiver for stories and songs. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Join them. Visit Little Listeners Storytime at the Monroe Community Library | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Truckin’ Tuesdays at the Memorial Union. Memorial Union Quad (MU Quad), Memorial Union Brick Mall, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. Starts at 11 am. Truckin’ Tuesday is a community event hosted by the Memorial Union Activities Team focused on bringing different types of foods to campus through food trucks. Most Tuesday’s there will be a variety of trucks next to the MU Quad open to students, staff, and the public. This is a chance for people of all ages on the OSU campus to try new foods, support local businesses, and add a little bit of sparkle to their Tuesdays. Visit Truckin’ Tuesdays at the Memorial Union – Oregon State University for more info.
Gearing up for Gardening. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 1 pm. Ages: Adults, Seniors. Visit Gearing up for Gardening | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Living With Your Septic System. Virtual Event. 12 – 1 pm. There are possible contaminants in well water that one cannot see, taste, or smell. Municipal water is regulated by the EPA so consumers can be quite confident that the quality of the water coming from their tap is sufficient. However, well water does not face such stringent regulations and contamination testing often only occurs when the well is first installed or in some locations when property ownership changes. It is so important that well water users understand when and how to monitor their water quality and the associated benefits of doing so. Proper maintenance and monitoring of septic systems ensures proper treatment of the effluent and a longer life of the system. Learn steps to protect the health of family members, neighbors and animals, property investment, and the safety of groundwater resources. Visit Living With Your Septic System – Oregon State University for more info.
Gently Borrowed Nicety – Adeline Hull. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through February 1, 2025. Corvallis artist, Adeline Hull exhibits emotive figurative work in her solo exhibition, Gently Borrowed Nicety. Her fascination with the interplay between the interpersonal and personal, allows for meaningful exploitation of feelings attached to lingering dialogues or resonating pauses. Through the gaze of a voyeuristic wallflower, she creates paintings using borrowed perspectives and fleeting moments in time while still recognizing herself within the frame. Visit Gently Borrowed Nicety – Adeline Hull – The Arts Center for more info.
Replay. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through January 7, 2025. MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture (MPAC), in collaboration with The Arts Center in Corvallis, presents RePlay, an international contemporary art exhibition featuring work by Ilknur Demirkoparan, Naomi Middelmann, and Keoni K. Wright. RePlay brings together three contemporary artists working across Suriname, Switzerland and Türkiye with work that recalls and reinterprets historically complex material in critically innovative ways. Visit RePlay – MinEastry of Postcollapse Art and Culture – The Arts Center for more info.
READ Dogs. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Ages: Children. Kids can practice reading in any language to a trained therapy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ Dogs) on the 1st Tuesday of the month from 3:30pm-4:30pm. Sign-ups are on-site and open at the time of the event on a first-come, first-served basis. A permission form is required and filled out on-site. Limited spots available. Visit READ Dogs | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
League of Women Voters: Corvallis Board Meeting. Zoom only meeting. 5 – 6:30 pm. The LWV Board meets the first Tuesday of every month from 5 – 6:30pm on Zoom. Current League members are welcome to attend board meetings. Visit Events from October 1 – February 11, 2025 – League of Women Voters of Corvallis (lwvcorvallis.org) for more info.
Online Lactation and Infant Feeding Basics Class. 6 – 8 pm. Free, registration required. In this two-hour class participants will learn the basics of breastfeeding, and get a good start on their new journey with baby. Information will include what to expect while breastfeeding, how to establish a good milk supply, prevent and treat common problems, normal infant feeding behavior, pumping, milk storage and more. It is recommended that this class be taken during or after the sixth month of pregnancy. To register call Pollywog at 541-917-4884. For questions about the class call the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center Lactation Line at 541-768-5244. Visit Lactation and Infant Feeding Basics – Online – Pollywog (pollywogfamily.org) for more info.
Trivia Night @ Common Fields. 545 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis. 6 – 8 pm. Max team size is 6 people. Show up a little early to sign up. Win fun prizes. Visit Recurring Events – Common Fields Corvallis Food Truck Pod for more info.
Philomath Evening Book Club. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate Street, Philomath. 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Ages: Adults, Seniors. The Philomath Evening Book Club meets at the Philomath Community Library on the first Tuesday of each month (unless noted). Copies of book club books are available monthly at the library; please ask at the front desk. Visit Philomath Evening Book Club | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Wednesday, January 8
Celestial Creatures Exhibit. LaSells Stewart Center, Murdoch Gallery, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis.
Mon. – Fri., 8 am – 5 pm. Free. Until Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Explore the captivating symbolism of wings and feathers where earthly meets the ethereal. From the majestic flight of birds to the mythical beings of folklore, wings have long represented freedom, transcendence, and the aspiration to reach greater heights. The Celestial Creatures exhibit features a diverse collection that highlights the artistic interpretation each piece telling its own story. Visit
Celestial Creatures | The LaSells Stewart Center | Oregon State University for more info.
Jewelry of Betsy Resnick. LaSells Stewart Center, Giustina Gallery- Murdoch Case, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 5 pm. On view: November 1, 2024- January 8, 2025. Corvallis jeweler Betsy Resnick’s work will be on view through the holidays perfect for gifting. Visit Jewelry of Betsy Resnick – Oregon State University for more info.
CAAB Work Group Meeting – Utility Decarbonization. 10 am. Virtual meeting. This is a work session so that CAAB members may focus on a single issue. As such there will be no opportunity for public comment on the agenda, however, community members are still welcome and encouraged to attend CAAB meetings. Those who would like to attend may register and attend virtually by using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ismt8J7bTAWDO59BZnHcrg. Visit CAAB Work Group Meeting – Utility Decarbonization | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath.
10 am – 4:30 pm. Artwork from the tours will be on display and up for sale in the Moreland Gallery through January 11, 2025. Visit Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024 – Benton County Museums for more info.
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 – 11 am. Free. Children of all ages and their families are invited to join them for an interactive storytime full of books, songs, and music. Visit Philomath Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Toddler Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. Free. Toddler Storytime occurs every Wednesday 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. Join them. Visit Toddler Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Squishtivities. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate Street, Philomath. 11 am – 12 pm. Ages: Children. Squishtivities by Strengthening Rural Families welcomes children and their families. Squishtivities is an adventure in play created especially for adults and their children using arts and crafts and “messy” play to promote problem-solving, fine motor skills, caregiver/child relationships, and creativity. Visit Squishtivities | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Lunch & Learn – Drew Skaggs. Corvallis Chamber of Commerce, 420 NW 2nd Street, Corvallis.
11:30 am – 1 pm. Every January, enthusiasm for fitness resolutions peaks—then just a few weeks later, many find themselves back at square one. In this presentation, they’ll identify the five most common pitfalls to avoid, discuss strategies to make fitness a consistent part of life, and give actionable insights to ensure that everyone’s fitness goals stick in 2025. Visit Corvallis Chamber Calendar for more info.
Random Review: Hell of a Book. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 1 pm. Ages: Adults. Random Review is a deep exploration of a selected book by a reviewer with expertise on the topic or theme of that book. Sometimes reviewers cover a classic, series, genre, or author, but usually they cover a specific title. Visit Random Review: Hell of a Book | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Gently Borrowed Nicety – Adeline Hull. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through February 1, 2025. Corvallis artist, Adeline Hull exhibits emotive figurative work in her solo exhibition, Gently Borrowed Nicety. Her fascination with the interplay between the interpersonal and personal, allows for meaningful exploitation of feelings attached to lingering dialogues or resonating pauses. Through the gaze of a voyeuristic wallflower, she creates paintings using borrowed perspectives and fleeting moments in time while still recognizing herself within the frame. Visit Gently Borrowed Nicety – Adeline Hull – The Arts Center for more info.
LEGO at the Library. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 4 – 5 pm. Ages: Children. Build with fellow LEGO fans each month. Drop in – LEGO bricks provided. Visit LEGO at the Library | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Majestic Theater Youth Productions: Puss in Boots Camp. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 4:30pm – 6:30pm (4:30pm – 7:30pm during tech week). Ages: 9 -15. Camp dates are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday through February 7. Performance dates are February 8 & 9. This afterschool program is for children who are interested in a performance-based theatrical experience. It does not require auditions before registering—the afterschool programs have open registration with a low-key audition on the first day of the program. Visit Children’s & Youth Programs | Majestic Theatre | Corvallis, OR for more info.
All Ages Craft Night. Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 5:30 – 7 pm. Children and their families are invited to join the library to explore open-ended crafts. Each month will feature different craft mediums. Bring an imagination. All ages are welcome to attend; most craft mediums offered are best for preschool-elementary school children. Visit All Ages Craft Night | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Disposal Site Advisory Committee. Benton County Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 6 – 8 pm. Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88247921911?pwd=EQu4Ofo6VVJNGuVr9KmWhTx96R6LKs.1. Visit Disposal Site Advisory Committee – Community Development, Benton County, Oregon for more info.
Live Music Wednesdays. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis. 6 – 8 pm. Visit Live Music – Common Fields Corvallis Food Truck Pod for more info.
Deep Time: Writing and Art from an Ancient Forest. PRAx, Toomey Lobby, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 7 pm. For more than 20 years, the Spring Creek Project has been inviting creative responses to the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest through the Long-Term Ecological Reflections program. This program brings imaginative thinkers in the humanities and the written and visual arts to this ancient forest of the Blue River watershed in Oregon, where scientists have been engaged for decades in long-term study. Visit Deep Time: Writing and Art from an Ancient Forest – Oregon State University for more info.
Peace and Justice Song Circle. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.
Ghostbusters (1984). Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 – 10 pm. Admission:
$8 – $10. The original classic. Three parapsychologists forced out of their university funding set up shop as a unique ghost removal service in New York City, attracting frightened yet skeptical customers. Visit WHITESIDE THEATRE – Home for more info.
Thursday, January 9
Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm until March 16, 2025. Stitched in Memory… Often called friendship quilts, signature quilts, or memory quilts, in the United States the tradition of quilts to memorialize friends, relatives, and communities began in the 1840s. Early examples featured individual blocks contributed by those within a social network, with signatures in indelible ink. As trends and methods changed blocks started to feature embroidery, applique, and fabric paint, and the quilts often included references to activities, hobbies, and personalities as well as names. Visit Memory Quilts – Benton County Museums for more info.
Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath.
10 am – 4:30 pm. Artwork from the tours will be on display and up for sale in the Moreland Gallery through January 11, 2025. Visit Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024 – Benton County Museums for more info.
Pre-School Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. Free. Preschool storytime is for children 3-5 years old and happens every Thursday. 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. Join them. Visit Preschool Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
Gently Borrowed Nicety – Adeline Hull. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through February 1, 2025. Corvallis artist, Adeline Hull exhibits emotive figurative work in her solo exhibition, Gently Borrowed Nicety. Her fascination with the interplay between the interpersonal and personal, allows for meaningful exploitation of feelings attached to lingering dialogues or resonating pauses. Through the gaze of a voyeuristic wallflower, she creates paintings using borrowed perspectives and fleeting moments in time while still recognizing herself within the frame. Visit Gently Borrowed Nicety – Adeline Hull – The Arts Center for more info.
League of Women Voters: Housing Committee Meeting. 2 – 3:30 pm. Join the Housing Committee for their regularly-scheduled meeting every second & fourth Thursday from 2 – 3:30pm on Zoom. Visit Events from November 5 – January 14, 2025 – League of Women Voters of Corvallis for more info.
QPR Training – Saving Lives in Agriculture (in English). Virtual Event. 3 – 4:30 pm. QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is an evidence-based suicide prevention program where participants are empowered to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Similar to CPR, QPR provides lifesaving knowledge and skills to help someone in crisis. Visit QPR Training – Saving Lives in Agriculture (in English) – Oregon State University for more info.
City Council Executive Session. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis.
3:30 pm. The Council will meet in Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2) (e) To conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to negotiate real property transactions. Although the public may not attend executive sessions, representatives of the news media may attend and, while information obtained during the session may not be printed, it may be used as background. Visit City Council Executive Session | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Council Work Session. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 4 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council work sessions. This work session will be held in-person and virtually. See the published agenda for work session details and participation instructions. The public may register to watch the meeting live on the internet via this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SLe9h1JSQsWN0SAEgOm28w. Visit Council Work Session | Corvallis Oregon for more info.
Majestic Theater Youth Productions: Puss in Boots Camp. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 4:30pm – 6:30pm (4:30pm – 7:30pm during tech week). Ages: 9 -15. Camp dates are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday through February 7. Performance dates are February 8 & 9. This afterschool program is for children who are interested in a performance-based theatrical experience. . It does not require auditions before registering—the afterschool programs have open registration with a low-key audition on the first day of the program. Visit Children’s & Youth Programs | Majestic Theatre | Corvallis, OR for more info.
Panel Discussion. Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center, Main Hall, 100 SW Memorial Pl., Corvallis. 5 – 7 pm. The Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center at Oregon State University is proud to announce a significant panel discussion featuring four distinguished Black faculty members. This event will delve into the social, educational, economic and political implications for African Americans following Donald Trump’s election as the 47th President of the United States in 2024. Visit Panel Discussion on the Implications of Donald Trump’s 2024 Election for African Americans in the United States – Oregon State University for more info.
Prenatal Yoga. Monarch on 4th, 520 NW 4th St, Corvallis. 6 – 7 pm. Cost: $5. This is a time to move and breathe, build strength and endurance, relax, and release in preparation for the journey of birth. Registration is not required, drop-ins welcome. Visit Prenatal Yoga – Pollywog (pollywogfamily.org) for more info.
School Board Business Meeting. Corvallis School District, 1555 SW 35th St, Corvallis. 6:30 – 9:30 pm. All school board meetings, work sessions, and retreats are open to the public, but executive sessions are not open to the public. Times and locations are subject to change. Extra meetings are sometimes scheduled and types of meetings sometimes change. Visit Calendar – Corvallis School District (csd509j.net) for more info.
American Strings: Black Belt Eagle Scout. PRAx, Detrick Hall, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis.
7 pm. Free. Now in its seventh year, PRAx and the College of Liberal Arts present American Strings, a series of conversations and intimate performances with iconic musicians from the Americas whose perspectives shape our world. Hosted by ethnomusicologist and public historian Kelly Bosworth, American Strings performances offer audiences the chance to hear artists play and reflect on their practice. On January 9th, PRAx welcomes Katherine “KP” Paul to Detrick Concert Hall. KP is a Swinomish/Iñupiaq singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in the Skagit River Valley, best known as the lead artist behind the critically acclaimed project Black Belt Eagle Scout. For reservations visit American Strings: Black Belt Eagle Scout | PRAx | Oregon State University.
Wild Hog Jam. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.
Jazz Jamm. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 8:30 pm. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
Friday, January 10
Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm until March 16, 2025. Stitched in Memory… Often called friendship quilts, signature quilts, or memory quilts, in the United States the tradition of quilts to memorialize friends, relatives, and communities began in the 1840s. Early examples featured individual blocks contributed by those within a social network, with signatures in indelible ink. As trends and methods changed blocks started to feature embroidery, applique, and fabric paint, and the quilts often included references to activities, hobbies, and personalities as well as names. Visit Memory Quilts – Benton County Museums for more info.
Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath.
10 am – 4:30 pm. Artwork from the tours will be on display and up for sale in the Moreland Gallery through January 11, 2025. Visit Philomath Open Studios Exhibition 2024 – Benton County Museums for more info.
Family Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 –11 am. 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. Join them. Visit Family Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.
International Faculty and Scholar Coffee Social. Einerson House, Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center (CMLC), 2638 NW Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am – 12 pm. This is an invitation for international communities, their families and friends to join them for conversation, coffee, tea and light snacks. Visit International Faculty and Scholar Coffee Social – Oregon State University for more info.
Anthropology Lecture Series Winter 2025. Milam Hall, 33, 2520 SW Campus Way, Corvallis.
12 pm. The OSU Anthropology Lecture Series features guest speakers from the OSU community, as well as visitors from academic institutions, government agencies, non-government organizations and businesses in Oregon and beyond. Each quarter, a new roster of speakers are invited to give 30-45 minute presentations on cutting-edge research, current events and other projects that resonate with the OSU Anthropology community. These “tan sack/brown bag” lunchtime lectures are designed for the OSU community to engage with diverse ongoing research, applied projects and contemporary anthropological dialogue, but are also meant as a space for us to converse with each other. Visit Anthropology Lecture Series Winter 2025 – Oregon State University for more info.
Gently Borrowed Nicety – Adeline Hull. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through February 1, 2025. Corvallis artist, Adeline Hull exhibits emotive figurative work in her solo exhibition, Gently Borrowed Nicety. Her fascination with the interplay between the interpersonal and personal, allows for meaningful exploitation of feelings attached to lingering dialogues or resonating pauses. Through the gaze of a voyeuristic wallflower, she creates paintings using borrowed perspectives and fleeting moments in time while still recognizing herself within the frame. Visit Gently Borrowed Nicety – Adeline Hull – The Arts Center for more info.
Historic Philomath College Tour. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 2 pm. Admission: $10. Registration required. The historic tour of Philomath College will highlight the stories of the students and teachers who lived and worked there, shaping the future of the town of Philomath. Erected in 1867, the building is now listed as a National Register of Historic Places. The campus once included a gymnasium and tennis court. Learn about the intriguing history of church of the United Brethren in Christ and their legacy in the modern town of Philomath, Oregon. Visit Historic Philomath College Tour – Benton County Museums for more info.
January Bingo at Marys River Grange. Marys River Grange, 24707 Grange Hall Rd., Philomath.
6 – 8:30 pm. A family friendly, fun fundraising event for Marys River Grange. Visit (4) marys river grange hall – Search Results | Facebook for more info.
Flying Eye. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Flying Eye delivers great songs, soaring jams, and groovy dance beats from the vast Grateful Dead stream of music consciousness. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.
Improv Comedy Night. Majestic Theatre, Majestic Lab, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7:30 pm & 9:30 pm. Admission: $16. Join them for a wild evening of spontaneous hilarity in the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” where suggestions help create the show. Visit Majestic Theatre | Performing Arts Center | Corvallis, OR for more info.
6 Count Basics & Social Dance. Women’s Building, 116, 160 SW 26th Street, Corvallis.
8 – 10:30 pm. Join them for a night of social swing dancing, featuring Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa and more. Attendance is free and open to all students and community members. An introductory swing dance lesson is included, and no partner or dance experience is required. After the lesson is two hours of DJ’d social dancing. Doors open at 7:50 p.m. to check in and get ready to dance. Visit
6 Count Basics & Social Dance – Oregon State University for more info.
Doombia. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 9 pm. Admission: $5. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.
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